🌱 Allenhurst’s Serpico’s Pizza closes—what led to the end?

What's up Allenhurst! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Allenhurst's Serpico's Pizza closes—what led to the end?
• Which former Allenhurst officer just joined Fair Haven's police force?

Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
• Saturday: Not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Serpico's Pizza at Jersey Shore closes after 32 years of business (silive.com) — A beloved Allenhurst staple, Serpico's Pizzeria & Restaurant on Main Street has permanently closed after more than 32 years serving local families, students, and regulars. Owners shared the news in a heartfelt note reflecting on decades of milestones, from first days of school to returning customers with children, while the business itself had recently been listed for sale.
   

• Scene Around: Getting to Know Fair Haven's New Cops (rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com) — A new Fair Haven patrol officer previously served with the Allenhurst Police Department, bringing recent Monmouth County training and experience to her role. The piece explains how Fair Haven's chief-driven hiring process works, outlines both new officers' backgrounds, and notes which retirements their positions are filling, giving residents a clearer picture of who is now patrolling nearby streets.
   

📸 Around Allenhurst

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Allenhurst

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Lonestar →
  URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• "Familiar Melodies, Unexpected Swing" →
  Tim McLoone's Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• First Fridays: Art & Sound at Press Plaza →
  Press Plaza, Cookman & Emory Ave, Asbury Park
  5:00 pm
• Jill McCoy Duo →
  Deal Lake Bar + Co., 601 Main Street, Allenhurst
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Free Community Farm Stand (Rain Date Sunday) →
  Community Farm Stand, Corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues, Allenhurst
  9:00 am
• Groove Vultures →
  Deal Lake Bar + Co., 601 Main Street, Allenhurst
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Free Community Farm Stand (Rain Date Sunday) →
  Community Farm Stand, Corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues, Allenhurst
  9:00 am
Monday October 12
• Alternate Side Parking Suspended →
  City-wide - Asbury Park NJ 07712
• Library Closed →
  Asbury Park Public Library, 500 First Avenue, Asbury Park
• City Hall Closed →
  City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Asbury Park
Wednesday October 14
• ElmThree Presents: Surf Hat With Twin Fin →
  Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Thank you from Allenhurst Farmers Market →
  201 Main St, Allenhurst
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Jcrew posted a job opening for Stock Supervisor in Asbury Park. Apply here.
• Spar, Inc. posted a job opening for Part time Furniture Assembly Tech in Asbury Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allenhurst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Deal

• BJ's in Ocean Township reopens three months after roof collapse (app.com)

Asbury Park

• Asbury Park Museum Launches $500,000 Campaign for Home (thecoaster.net)
• Former Asbury Park Sergeant Sues Ocean Township Over Missing Police Records (tapinto.net)
• Sisters For A Cure Concert Returns to Asbury Park (wobm.com)

Long Branch

• Ocean Twp. BJ's Where Roof Collapsed Reopens (patch.com)
• Eatontown Gets More Money For Bliss Price Arboretum (patch.com)

Ok Allenhurst! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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