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π± How will new Glimmer Glass bridges change access between Brielle and Manasquan?
Also, don't miss Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know on the Brielle Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How will new Glimmer Glass bridges change access between Brielle and Manasquan?
Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Public hearing planned on impact of new bridges (starnewsgroup.com) — Residents of Brielle and Manasquan are invited to a key Oct. 22 public hearing on replacing the three aging bridges, including the historic Glimmer Glass Bridge, that connect the two towns. Officials will review environmental impacts, design changes, and how new spans will finally support ambulances and fire trucks, with documents also available at the Brielle Public Library.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brielle
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★ Featured events ★
- Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation,
2:30 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Olympic Night @ Antrim
Bay Head Borough School District Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
6:00 pm - BookTowne Welcomes Best Selling Author Bob Drury at Rella's Italian Tavern →
Rella's Italian Tavern, 601 Union Avenue, Brielle
4:00 pm - No Wine (or Whiners) Book Club →
Brielle Public Library, 610 South St, Brielle
6:30 pm - Sip Show & Supper →
The Church In Brielle, 821 Riverview Dr, Brielle
3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hispanic Heritage: Potluck Dinner?
Midtown Community Elementary School Neptune, NJ 07753
6:00 pm - Antrim Olympic Night
Antrim Track
6:00 pm - Olympic Night @ Antrim
Bay Head Borough School District Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
6:00 pm - Retirement Planning Today® IN-PERSON Workshop at Brick Memorial High School →
Brick Memorial High School, Brick
6:30 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Courtoom, Borough Hall, 2233 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant
7:00 pm - Build Me Up Butternut World Tour →
2045 Route 88, Brick - PBA Local 314 Annual Fundraiser →
Bar Anticipation, Lake Como
6:00 pm - Halfway to St.Patrick's Day 2026 →
Spring Lake Manor, 415 NJ-71, Spring Lake
6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member [Seasonal RE-Opening May 2026] in Point Pleasant Beach. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brielle here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manasquan
- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Oliver!" (newjerseystage.com)
- Squan D-Block: Manasquan Defense Delivers First-Round Bye in Win vs. CBA (shoresportsinsider.com)
Spring Lake
- 16th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival to take place November 6-8 (newjerseystage.com)
- Spring Lake's Annual Witch Paddle Supports Blue Dot Community (wobm.com)
Brick
- Trunks Wanted For Brick's Trunk Or Treat Event (patch.com)
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