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🌱 Patch AM: Why Middlesex’s Mike Dessino Invitational means more than just medals

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Middlesex’s Mike Dessino Invitational means more than just medals

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture Liquidation and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Sunday: Snow early in the morning, temps: high: 29, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 31 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From N.J. wrestling tournament names come inspiring stories (nj.com subscription) — Middlesex wrestling fans will recognize the Mike Dessino Invitational at Middlesex High, honoring the late Blue Jays star and coach whose legacy still inspires local athletes. The piece also spotlights several other New Jersey wrestling tournaments named for beloved coaches, volunteers, and veterans, showing how these events keep powerful personal stories alive on the mat.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Spotswood Englishtown Rd is now open, according to the Monroe Township Police Department.
    6:46PM on Dec 11: Accident closes Spotswood Englishtown Rd NB/SB between Morton Avenue and Monmouth Rd/Taylor Ave. (Nextdoor )
  • Republic Services posted a job opening for Container Shop Supervisor in Middlesex. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Middlesex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middlesex here.

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  • AG Platkin leads bipartisan coalition urging tech firms to curb harmful AI chatbot interactions (wrnjradio.com)

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