🌱 How did Piscataway schools jump 14 spots in state rankings?
Piscataway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Piscataway! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Piscataway schools jump 14 spots in state rankings?
Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get if you buy a French ax and have it shipped? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Piscataway School District Jumps 14 Spots in Rankings, Earns State and National Recognition (TAPinto Piscataway) — Piscataway families can celebrate a big win for local schools, as Piscataway Township Schools just earned an overall “A” grade and jumped 14 spots in Niche’s 2027 New Jersey district rankings. The district now ranks fourth in Middlesex County, with standout marks in college prep, diversity, and activities, plus fresh statewide communication awards and national recognition for educational innovation. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale →
Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
9:30 am -
Wabi - Sabi POP SHOP - a holiday retail market →
Basecamp Studio & Gallery, 315 Main St, Metuchen
11:00 am -
Serving Those Who Serve: An Arthritis Awareness Event →
The YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center, 520 Hoes Ln, Piscataway
11:00 am
Saturday October 31
Sunday November 1
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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Exploration Stations
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
10:30 am -
The Day the World Went Blurry
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
2:00 pm -
The Day the Earth Weny Blurry
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
2:00 pm -
Gran Asamblea Diocesana →
499 New Marker Rd, Piscataway
7:00 pm -
Piscataway Community Blood Drive →
The YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center, 520 Hoes Ln, Piscataway
12:00 pm -
Meet the Masters! Art Workshop →
Westergard Library, 20 Murray Avenue, Piscataway
4:00 pm -
RANDOLPHVILLE -- PTO Breakfast Over Books
Randolphville Elementary School, One Suttie Avenue, Piscataway
7:45 am -
Knollwood PTO Breakfast Over Books
Knollwood Elementary School, 333 Willow Avenue, Piscataway
8:00 am -
Community Health Fair - Free Health Screenings →
Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave, Edison
10:00 am
Thursday November 5
Friday November 6
Monday November 9
Tuesday November 10
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
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🗞 Nearby News
Middlesex
- Middlesex Vicinage Recovery Court to Celebrate 30th Graduation Ceremony (njcourts.gov)
- Middlesex County Strengthens Security Measures for Safe and Secure Election (magic983.com)
South Plainfield
- South Plainfield Expands Paper Shredding Program to Two Events in 2027 (TAPinto South Plainfield)
- South Plainfield Gymnasts Qualify for Individual Championships, Named to GMC All Conference Team (TAPinto South Plainfield)
Edison
- New Head Spa Opens In Downtown Metuchen (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you get if you buy a French ax and have it shipped?" — You have a foreign ax-sent (accent) (Thank you Carrie E. for sending it in!)
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