🌱 Why Absecon tops New Jersey for water shutoffs as rates climb
Absecon, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Absecon! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Absecon tops New Jersey for water shutoffs as rates climb
- Where new license plate cameras are watching Absecon-area drivers now
Also on today's calendar: Science Heroes and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Breezy with record-tying heat, temps: high: 100, low: 71.
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NJ utility seeks rate hike as water shutoffs and bills soar (wpst.com) — Absecon residents were hit harder than any other New Jersey ZIP code by water shutoffs last year, with nearly a thousand disconnections as bills climbed. Now New Jersey American Water is seeking another 12% rate hike to fund infrastructure upgrades, while advocates push regulators for stronger affordability protections so low-income households aren’t left without essential service. 
• New License Plate Reading Cameras Installed in Hamilton Twp., NJ (1057thehawk.com) — Drivers from Absecon should know that automatic license plate readers are spreading across Atlantic County, including a camera at Absecon Boulevard and Maryland Avenue in Atlantic City. A new pair of cameras has also appeared on the Black Horse Pike in Hamilton Township, raising both safety benefits and privacy concerns as police quietly expand this tracking technology around South Jersey.
📸 Around Absecon
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★ Featured events ★
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Paint and Sip →
String Theory, 175 W Absecon Blvd A, Absecon
1:00 pm
Sunday July 19
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Other local events
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Science Heroes →
Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
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Tips/Tricks/Mistakes →
String Theory, 175 W Absecon Blvd A, Absecon
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Legend Drum Circles →
Atlantic County Library System / Absecon Branch, 305 New Jersey Ave, Absecon
5:30 pm -
Fancy Fun in our PJs: A Fancy Nancy Storytime →
Atlantic County Library System / Absecon Branch, 305 New Jersey Ave, Absecon
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New Jersey Shipwrecks →
Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
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The Wetlands Institute Presents: Living Fossils of the Ocean →
Brigantine Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St S, Brigantine
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Harry Potter's Birthday Bash →
Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
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Lunar Faire Night Market: Tarot Theme →
Rutgers Cooperative Extension/4H Fairgrounds, 355 Court House South Dennis Rd, Middle Township
5:00 pm -
Science Heroes: Digging It! →
Atlantic County Library System / Absecon Branch, 305 New Jersey Ave, Absecon
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Disney Family Night With Rapunzel & Tinkerbell!
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
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Disney Family Night With Rapunzel & Tinker Bell!
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
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Virtual Author Talk: Reyna Grande
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield https://libraryc.org/nflibrary
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Galloway Green Market →
Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville
4:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in Absecon. Apply here.
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Part Time in Absecon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Absecon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasantville
- The Season Starts in Charlotte: ACC Announces 2026 Kickoff Attendees (pcpatriot.com)
Atlantic City
- Atlantic City residents can now request cleanup assistance from city for properties, neighborhoods (shorelocalnews.com)
- Atlantic City man pleads guilty in armed robbery of taxi driver (breakingac.com)
- PODCAST: Former Councilman 2026 Warning Atlantic City (downbeachbuzz.com)
Ocean City
- Ocean City Seeks Accreditation For Police Communications Center (patch.com)
- Motorcyclist Known For Bunny Helmet Dies In Jersey Shore Crash (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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