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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the two new officers now serving Barnegat Township

Also, don't miss 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the Barnegat Patch calendar

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Good morning Barnegat! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the two new officers now serving Barnegat Township
  • How Barnegat's late heroics salvaged a rivalry showdown
  • Barnegat school board quietly salutes an outgoing member

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 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Not as warm with some sun, temps: high: 74, low: 60.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Barnegat Swears In 2 New Police Officers (patch.com) — Barnegat residents have two new police officers on patrol, as Joseph Fiorello and Christian Dugan were officially sworn into the Barnegat Township Police Department by the chief and mayor. Both bring recent experience from Ship Bottom and Ocean County Police Academy training, and township leaders are emphasizing their commitment to properly resourcing local law enforcement.
   

2. Mustillo's Late Equalizer Lifts Barnegat to 1-1 Draw with Pinelands in Overtime Clash (tapinto.net) — Barnegat High's field hockey team clawed back on the road Thursday, with Alex Mustillo scoring a late fourth-quarter equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw against rival Pinelands. Goalie Emery Dobbin anchored a strong defensive effort that kept Barnegat within striking distance, leaving the Bengals at 0-1-1 but showing early-season resilience local fans will appreciate.
   

3. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/3/2026 (insidernj.com) — Barnegat residents may want to note that the local Board of Education recently honored an outgoing member, according to a brief mention in Insider NJ's statewide political roundup. While details are sparse, the recognition highlights ongoing leadership changes in Barnegat's schools amid a busy statewide news cycle on education, taxes, and local government decisions.
   

4. Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- September 3, 2026 (onthewater.com) — Anglers around Barnegat Bay and Barnegat Inlet are finding strong late-season action, with excellent crabbing along the bay's west side and solid fluke and sea bass catches on nearby reefs. Local charter boats and tackle shops in Waretown and Barnegat Light report productive ocean trips, while the forecast suggests more opportunities offshore if weather cooperates this weekend.
   

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Ok Barnegat! 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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