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🌱 Patch AM: Basking Ridge Cross Country Teams Post Strong Finishes At Holmdel Meet

Happening soon: Finch Writing Club Fall Workshops! on the Basking Ridge Patch calendar

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Hi Basking Ridge! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ridge runners dominate Holmdel meet and eye championship success
  • Judge revives contested Allen Road project for new zoning review

Also on today's calendar: Finch Writing Club Fall Workshops! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basking Ridge Cross Country Teams Post Strong Finishes At Holmdel Meet (patch.com) — Ridge High School cross country runners from Basking Ridge delivered standout performances at the Shore Coaches Invitational in Holmdel, with the boys varsity and freshman girls both winning their races. Strong individual times across varsity and freshman squads, including several top-30 finishes and all-time marks, suggest Ridge is well-positioned heading into upcoming championship meets.
   

• Judge Sends Allen Road Project Back To Bernards Township Zoning Board After Appeal (patch.com) — Residents in Basking Ridge will see the controversial 150 Allen Road redevelopment proposal return to the Bernards Township Zoning Board after a judge ruled the board mishandled the applicant's reconsideration request. The court ordered the board to review revised plans under the original 2022 zoning rules, keeping alive a project that has drawn intense local concern over traffic, safety, and environmental impacts.
   

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  • I am at 356 Mount airy road in Basking Ridge.
    I have a flat tire and I don't have that lug nut lock thing to take the tire off. I called AAA and they can't take the tire off without that thing… (Nextdoor Stonehouse Rd)
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    , in Bedminster! Both are very shy! One is a tabby, with an injury that causes this kitty to walk funny in the hind quarter! The other is a healthy… (Nextdoor Stonehouse Rd)
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  • Mendham Committeewoman Earns Environmental Award (patch.com)

Ok Basking Ridge! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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