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🌱 Patch AM: How Berkeley police stopped scammers from taking another $30K
And check out Veterans Claim Clinic on the Berkeley Patch calendar
Hello Berkeley! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Berkeley police stopped scammers from taking another $30K
- How a $509M Parkway overhaul will change your Berkeley commute
Also on today's calendar: Veterans Claim Clinic and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cops foil second hit after NJ senior sends scammers $50K (nj1015.com) — A Berkeley Township senior was conned into mailing a $50,000 cashier's check to scammers posing as Microsoft and Wells Fargo, but local police intervened before she lost another $30,000. Officers coordinated with the victim as suspects called back, arresting a 24-year-old New York man who allegedly arrived at her Holiday City home to collect the cash. 
• $509 Million Garden State Parkway Overhaul To Bring Major Changes To Ocean County Exits (lakewoodalerts.com) — Drivers in Berkeley should prepare for a $509 million Garden State Parkway overhaul between mileposts 80 and 83 that will rework key exits and ramps. Starting as early as spring 2027, the project will rename exits, add collector-distributor lanes, change access to Route 9 and Double Trouble Road, and upgrade bridges to improve safety and reduce backups.
📸 Around Berkeley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berkeley
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★ Featured events ★
- Veterans Claim Clinic →
2025 Church Rd, Toms River
11:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Board of Education Regular Meeting
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
7:00 pm - Ocean County Shrine Ladies Club River Lady Cruise →
, Toms River
6:00 pm - BOYS (jv) SOCCER [S]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
8:00 am - BOYS (V) SOCCER [S]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
8:00 am - GIRLS (V) FIELD HOCKEY [S]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - Kids Summer Spectacular →
John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island, 399 Brennan Concourse, Bayville
1:00 pm - BOYS (V) FOOTBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
📣 Berkeley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Jam at the Guild →
Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights
6:00 pm - Borough Council Regular Meeting →
Beachwood, NJ Calendar, Municipal Complex - Meeting Room 1600 Pinewald Road, Beachwood
6:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Ocean Township School District Waretown, NJ 08758
6:15 pm - Friday Night Unwind →
Pine Beach Yacht Club, 700 Riverside Dr, Pine Beach
6:30 pm - Movies in the Park →
Mayo Park Center, 501 Beacon Ave, Beachwood
7:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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🗞 Nearby News
Toms River
- Ocean County GOP Chairman Hosts $10,000 Campaign Dinner for Stafford Twp. Candidates at Toms River Italian Restaurant (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Book Housekeeping Services in Toms River, NJ with JoAnn L. from $16/hr (care.com)
- 2026 Shore Conference Girls Soccer Standings (shoresportsinsider.com)
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- Shore Conference Girls Soccer 2026 Regular Season Schedule (shoresportsinsider.com)
Ok Berkeley! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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