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🌱 Barnegat Celebrates America's 250th July 2 2026 and 10 more events

Forked River, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Forked River? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Bingo Night
  • Barnegat Celebrates America's 250th July 2 2026 at Barnegat High School
  • Dinner Under the Stars at Gille Park

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What gets wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can someone please explain to me why there is so many people being found unconscious in the local area???
    Always seeing it on the Crime Radar app. Unbelievable, seems like almost every other day, are people taking to much drugs or using tainted drugs??? (Nextdoor Barnegat Pines)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for backroom associate in Forked River. Apply here.
  • The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper House Cleaners Needed in Forked River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forked River here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lacey

  • Climate change is making N.J. wildfires harder to contain (whyy.org)

Barnegat

  • Barnegat Pride Festival Draws Big Crowd, Highlights Year-Round Support (jerseyshoreonline.com)
  • Barnegat Township Announces Traffic, Parking, and Safety Rules Ahead of July 2nd Fireworks Celebration (tapinto.net)
  • Several RVs destroyed in Barnegat park fire (cbsnews.com)

Ok Forked River! 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: A towel (Thank you Paula W. for sending it in!)
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