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Hello Watchung! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Watchung Hills football kicked off a new era with a shutout

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: More humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WHRHS Football: Watchung Hills Shuts Out South Brunswick in Season Opener, 14-0 (tapinto.net) — Watchung Hills Regional High School's football team opened the 2026 season with a 14-0 shutout of South Brunswick, giving new head coach Joe Ascolese his first win. Strong defense, a key goal-line stand, and big plays on special teams and passing drives powered the victory, offering local fans hope after last year's 3-7 season.
   

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Westfield

  • Westfield Parents Press School Board For Broader Student Tech Limits (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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