🌱 How a Piscataway senator is shaping NJ’s tutoring push
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Piscataway senator is shaping NJ’s tutoring push
- How a flat tire nearly derailed a Piscataway state final showdown
- How one Piscataway mom just toppled Middlesex County’s political machine
Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 70.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sherrill pushes targeted tutoring proposal in Franklin school visit (newjerseyglobe.com) — Piscataway’s own state Sen. Bob Smith is backing Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s $15 million plan to expand high-impact tutoring across New Jersey schools. During a visit to Franklin Township, Sherrill highlighted strong early gains in Camden and Elk districts, arguing that evidence-based tutoring can help students catch up academically as lawmakers race to finalize the state budget. 
• When a team bus couldn't make it to the baseball state final, team got unexpected help (nj.com subscription) — High school baseball fans saw some unexpected drama even before first pitch at Rutgers’ Bainton Field in Piscataway, when St. Augustine’s team bus got a flat near Exit 9 and parents plus Delbarton’s bus shuttled players the final miles. The Non-Public state final was delayed just over half an hour, but star pitcher Alex Weingartner still made it on time for the rematch showdown.
• How the death of 'The Line' is reshaping NJ township councils and county boards (gothamist.com) — Piscataway residents just saw a major political shakeup, as school board vice president Shantell Cherry defeated an incumbent in the Democratic primary for township council with backing from the Piscataway Progressive Democratic Organization. Her win, and similar upsets elsewhere, show how ending New Jersey’s controversial “county line” ballot design is empowering reform-minded local candidates and weakening traditional party machines.
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★ Featured events ★
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Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
Webinar,
2:00 pm -
Central NJ Artist Forum →
American Legion, 17 Calvin Pl, Metuchen
1:00 pm -
Estate Jewelry Event at Roman Jewelers →
Roman Jewelers, 500 Commons Way, Bridgewater
11:00 am -
Somerset Parents: What's Missing From Your Child's Academic Toolkit This Summer? →
152 Cedar Grove Ln, Franklin Township
8:00 am -
Camp Invention →
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School, 600 Garretson Rd, Bridgewater
8:30 am
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
Friday June 19
Monday June 29
Monday July 6
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Other local events
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PHS - World Language Induction Ceremony
Piscataway High School 100 Behmer Road, Piscataway , NJ 08854
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Book Discussion: My First Popsicle →
John F. Kennedy Library, 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway
6:30 pm -
Board of Education meeting
Piscataway Township School District 1515 Stelton Road, Piscataway , NJ 08854
6:30 pm -
K-Pop Dance Showcase
Highland Park High School HS Auditorium
6:30 pm -
Softball: Blue-Varsity vs. TBD (Away)
Highland Park High School Sports TBA
4:00 pm -
TGA Summer Sports Camp →
Stelton Sports, 527 Stelton Rd, Piscataway
9:00 am -
Lunar Faire Night Market: 90s/80s Theme →
Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick
9:00 am
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
Monday June 22
Saturday June 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello,
I am looking for cleaning services for a at home event. Private or through a company is fine. (Nextdoor New Market)
- Pritchard Industries posted a job opening for Black seal custodian in Bound Brook. Apply here.
- Staffmark posted a job opening for Driver Window Coordinator in Edison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Piscataway here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middlesex
- Free Essential Baby Supplies Available at the East Brunwick Public Library for Middlesex County Residents on June 9 (tapinto.net)
- Middlesex College Foundation's 14th Annual Casino Night Was A Success (newjerseystage.com)
- PuroClean of Rahway Helps New Jersey Homeowners and Businesses Recover Quickly After Property Damage (tapinto.net)
South Plainfield
- TAPinto Franchisees and Staff Gather for 2026 Dinner and Networking Event (tapinto.net)
Manville
- Manville Schools Awarded $100K For High-Impact Tutoring Program (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It cracks up (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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