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🌱 See how a Colonia home sale stacks up across Middlesex County

Coffee in hand, Colonia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how a Colonia home sale stacks up across Middlesex County
  • Why a Colonia senior says you should never ask this question
  • Why do some Colonia teens find this holiday classic too scary?

Also on today's calendar: HMH's Carrier Clinic - Virtual Hospitality Hiring Event and 6 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Colonia? Post it to Colonia photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with some sun, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Middlesex County home sales for the week of Dec. 14, 2025 (mycentraljersey.com) — A Colonia home at 80 Longfellow Drive sold recently for $755,000, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood property values. The wider list of Middlesex County transactions lets you compare Colonia’s market to nearby towns like Woodbridge, Edison, and East Brunswick as 2025 draws to a close.
   

2. Dec 15 - Don't ask what happened to cause their disability (thedeclarationatcoloniahigh.com) — A Colonia High School senior shares an important reminder that New Jersey law protects disabled workers from being asked about the cause of their disability, and urges people to focus on support instead of curiosity. She also describes her own advocacy, school activities, and adaptive sports, hoping to inspire others to respect and empower people with disabilities.
   

3. "Nightmare Before Christmas: the movie to get everyone in the spirit (thedeclarationatcoloniahigh.com) — Colonia students weigh in on whether “The Nightmare Before Christmas” really gets kids into the holiday spirit, with some finding it too dark or scary. The review walks through the film’s plot, music, and ratings while highlighting local teens’ critiques of its stop‑motion style and suitability for younger viewers.
   

4. "Jackson 5's Christmas Album": a merry, bright listening experience (thedeclarationatcoloniahigh.com) — Colonia readers will spot familiar voices as a Colonia High School freshman and a classmate weigh in on their favorite tracks from the Jackson 5’s classic Christmas Album. The review walks through the biggest hits, underrated gems, and slower songs, explaining why the 1970 release still feels joyful and meaningful more than five decades later.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • The NJ Big Flea Antiques Event Feb.21-22nd looking for vendors!!
    Antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, and so much more wanted! Incentives for new vendors!!! Vintage clothing show incorporated. (More info)
  • School Bus Monitors
    We Are Looking for Team Members!!!... (More info)

💬 Chatter

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  • Michaels posted a job opening for Retail Seasonal Service Team Member / Early Morning Stocking in Clark. Apply here.
  • Petco Health and Wellness posted a job opening for Stocker / Cashier in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colonia here.

Ok Colonia! 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: I don't know, but April May!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Colonia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Colonia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.