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What's up Asbury Park! 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:

  • What do these police discrimination settlements mean for Asbury Park residents?
  • Heading out in Asbury Park? Don't skip this quick car check.
  • Why Asbury Park's school facilities cost so much per student

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with sun and clouds, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Asbury Park settles discrimination lawsuits with 3 Black cops (app.com) — Asbury Park has settled three discrimination-related lawsuits involving current and former police officers, with payouts totaling over $2 million and another settlement amount still undisclosed. The cases detail allegations of systemic racism, retaliation, and internal conflict within the Asbury Park Police Department, which remains under monitoring by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office after years of costly legal battles.
   

• Asbury Park Urges Drivers to 'Lock It Up' During Busy Labor Day Weekend (tapinto.net) — Asbury Park officials are urging anyone parking in town this Labor Day weekend to lock their vehicles, hide or remove valuables, and never leave cars running unattended. With crowds expected at the beach, boardwalk, restaurants, and bars, the city stresses that a few extra seconds of caution can prevent thefts and unwanted calls to police.
   

• Saddle River School District Led New Jersey in Per-Pupil Facility Spending at $7,403 in 2023-24 (communitynews.org) — Asbury Park City schools ranked among New Jersey's top five districts for per-student facility spending last year, at $5,827 per pupil. The report compares Asbury Park with other small, high-spending districts, explaining that modest enrollment can drive up per-student costs for building operations, security, and maintenance across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone who knows how to replace hardwired smoke detectors.
    3 apartments 14 detectors total . Looking to have work done mid week of Sept 21 Please DM me Thank you (Nextdoor Asbury Park)
  • I'm looking for recommendations for someone.
    to put an outlet on a wall in my kitchen. It's not brand new wiring. There's an outlet on the other side of the wall so it's just bringing everything… (Nextdoor Asbury Park)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead - Part-Time in Asbury Park. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Asbury Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asbury Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ocean Grove

  • Travel & Leisure Names New Jersey's Hotel Albatross Best American Inn (jerseydigs.com)
  • Ocean Grove to be sprayed for West Nile virus carrying mosquitoes (app.com)
  • Cast Set For THE WOLVES From Asbury Park Theater Company (broadwayworld.com)

Belmar

  • Old School Cooking Taught To New Students (jerseyshoreonline.com)
  • Atlantic City casinos pack a lot into season's last weekend (ocnjdaily.com)
  • N.J. weather: Flash flood warnings issued with multiple rounds of thunderstorms in forecast today (nj.com)

Red Bank

  • Festivals, Art In The Park & More: Labor Day Weekend In Monmouth County (patch.com)

Ok Asbury Park! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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