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Coming up: Sustainability Fair and EV EXPO on the New Providence Patch calendar

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Hi there, New Providence! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Providence is rallying behind families facing pediatric cancer
  • Which changes did New Providence just make to fire and safety rules?

Also on today's calendar: Sustainability Fair and EV EXPO and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a brief shower, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Providence Council Proclaims September as Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month (tapinto.net) — New Providence's Borough Council has officially declared September Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, spotlighting the work of the New Providence-based Brooke Healey Foundation. The group, founded in memory of local resident Brooke Healey, has funded research, assisted families, and offers scholarships. Residents are encouraged to learn about upcoming September fundraisers and volunteer opportunities to support children with cancer.
   

• Two Lieutenants and Two Sergeants Appointed to The New Providence Police Departments (tapinto.net) — New Providence residents have four newly promoted police leaders, as the Borough Council elevated two officers to lieutenant and two to sergeant during Tuesday's meeting. Council also updated fire department regulations and formalized the borough's fire prevention program, including rules on false alarms and food truck permits. The next council meeting is set for October 13 at 7:30 p.m.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Berkeley Heights

  • Berkeley Heights Honors 10U PAL Baseball Team with Proclamation, Key to the Township (tapinto.net)
  • Berkeley Heights Raises Flag to Mark Hispanic Heritage Month (tapinto.net)
  • Get to Know the Candidates: Berkeley Heights Mayoral Candidates (tapinto.net)

Summit

  • Why a Summit Councilman Says License Plate Readers Are Worth the Privacy Risk (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Chatham

  • Chatham Zoning Board Agenda Includes Pickleball Court Conversion, Variance Requests (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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