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And check out Mean Girls, The Musical: LIVE ON STAGE at the Dunellen Theatre on the Watchung Patch calendar

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Hey there, Watchung! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is your Valley View student ready for the Sept. 3 return?
  • Meet the 15 new faces joining Watchung Hills this school year

Also on today's calendar: Mean Girls, The Musical: LIVE ON STAGE at the Dunellen Theatre and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Watchung's Valley View Students Prepare to Return to School Sept. 3 (tapinto.net) — Valley View School families in Watchung should get ready for the Sept. 3 first day of classes, with students expected to bring their district-issued Chromebooks and chargers. Parents are urged to check the school website for summer assignments and supply lists so kids arrive prepared to reconnect with classmates and start the new year smoothly.
   

• Watchung Hills Welcomes 15 New Educators and Staff Members During Orientation (tapinto.net) — Watchung Hills Regional High School, which serves Watchung students, has welcomed 15 new educators and staff members ahead of the 2026–27 school year after a two-day orientation in Warren. New hires span English, math, science, world languages, special services, technology, and administration, including returning alumni, and were introduced to district resources, policies, and mentoring support.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Watchung. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

North Plainfield

  • Severe Weather Cancels North Plainfield's Jim Barone Concert (tapinto.net)
  • Franklin Snow Removal, Road Projects and Public Health Efforts Highlight Somerset County Meeting (tapinto.net)
  • Viral 'Bongholeo' reveals motives after being charged following N.J. council meeting antics (nj.com)

Plainfield

  • Milan Harris to Bring Dreamers Uniform Tour, Clothing Giveaway to Plainfield Thursday (tapinto.net)
  • Plant Base Adds Home Delivery for Plainfield Cannabis Shoppers (taosnews.com)
  • All American Ford Supports Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity Through Ford's Building Together Initiative (tapinto.net)

Westfield

  • Cell Phone Ban In Westfield Schools: See The Rules (patch.com)

Ok Watchung! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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