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🌱 Patch AM: 3 New Providence Property Applications Head To Zoning Board Monday
Happening soon: Caregiver Open House on the New Providence Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Three New Providence properties seek zoning relief at Monday night meeting
- Student designers take over the runway at New Providence studio
Also on today's calendar: Caregiver Open House and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• 3 New Providence Property Applications Head To Zoning Board Monday (patch.com) — New Providence residents will see three local property applications come before the Board of Adjustment, including two home additions and a taller-than-allowed fence near Springfield Avenue and Maple Street. The board meets Monday evening at the Municipal Center, where several other neighborhood properties are also up for resolution, and residents can track agendas and dates through the borough's online resources.
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• New Providence Student Fashion Show Puts Young Designers On The Runway (patch.com) — Young creatives in New Providence are stepping into the spotlight as Sew Dandelions hosts its Threads of Chaos student fashion show, showcasing garments, accessories and wearable art developed in this summer's local fashion programs. Families and neighbors can attend the runway event on South Street with affordable tickets, though seating is limited and the second-floor venue may pose accessibility challenges.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Providence
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★ Featured events ★
- Caregiver Open House →
JCC of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm - Red Ball Tennis Clinic →
Berkeley Heights YMCA - Summit Area YMCA, 59 Locust Ave, Berkeley Heights
4:00 pm - Sustainability Fair and EV EXPO →
Chatham Station, Railroad Plaza S, Chatham
10:00 am - Kick-Off Sunday →
UMC Summit 17 Kent Place Blvd., Summit NJ,
9:15 am - Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am - SEE WHAT KIDS CAN MAKE. Threads of Chaos Student Fashion Show September 20 • New Providence →
309 South St, New Providence
4:00 pm - A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
12:00 pm - America: Honoring 250 Years →
The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Ave, Westfield
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Louis Armstrong: The Early Years →
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
9:30 am - COBOL: The Language of Dinosaurs →
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
9:30 am - Wagner Farm Arboretum Harvest Festival →
Wagner Farm Arboretum Foundation, 197 Mountain Ave, Warren, NJ, 07059
1:00 am - The Seeing Eye ® →
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
9:30 am - Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception →
St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
11:00 am - St. Patrick School Annual High School Night →
St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
7:00 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am
Tuesday September 15
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mountainside Is Underpaying for Governor Livingston —Edmund Tom Maciejewski Read on Patch
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Springfield. Apply here.
- Gap posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - E Broad St-Westfield in Westfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Providence here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berkeley Heights
- Get to Know the Candidates: Berkeley Heights Township Council (tapinto.net)
- Berkeley Heights Firefighters Contain Chemical Spill at Wastewater Treatment Plant (tapinto.net)
- Sierra Isbirian sets a new Gov. Livingston volleyball record while leading the Highlanders with poise, positivity and determination (tapinto.net)
Summit
- Summit Schools Honor 8 Employees for 25 Years of Service (tapinto.net)
Chatham
- 'The Thanksgiving Play' Opens Friday At Chatham Playhouse (patch.com)
Ok New Providence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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