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🌱 Patch AM: Brazilian Steakhouse To Open 4th NJ Location: See Where

Coming up on the Freehold Patch calendar: Candice Guardino: Italian Bred Live

Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey hey Freehold! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Brazilian steakhouse bringing tableside churrasco service to Freehold Raceway Mall
  • How a Freehold leader will keep shaping organ donation statewide
  • Freehold tax pro flags hidden IRS risks in single-stock futures

Also on today's calendar: Candice Guardino: Italian Bred Live and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Brazilian Steakhouse To Open 4th NJ Location: See Where (patch.com) β€” Freehold diners will soon get a new option as Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de ChΓ£o plans to open an 8,000‑square‑foot restaurant at Freehold Raceway Mall's Outdoor Village. The location, part of the chain's 2026 expansion, will feature views of an open churrasco grill and becomes the brand's fourth New Jersey site.
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β€’ The Sharing Network Foundation Announces Election of New Board Officers (njbmagazine.com) β€” A longtime organ donation advocate from Freehold, Ron Oswick, is stepping into the role of Immediate Past Chair for the Sharing Network Foundation's board, continuing his leadership in statewide organ and tissue donation efforts. The foundation also named new chair, vice chair, and secretary/treasurer, all focused on expanding fundraising and support for donor families and transplant recipients across New Jersey.
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β€’ Getting in on single-stock futures? Watch for these potential tax surprises (cnbc.com) β€” A Freehold-based CPA is warning active traders about surprising tax treatment on new single-stock futures, which may be taxed as ordinary income rather than under favorable 60/40 rules. He urges investors to consult tax advisors, especially around hedging, constructive sales, and possible wash sale complications before jumping into these complex products.
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    Friday August 21
  • Rob Magnotti at American Hotel β†’
    American Hotel, 18 E Main St, Freehold
    8:00 pm
  • Sunday August 23
  • New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield β†’
    Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 20 NJ-33 Business, Manalapan Township
    9:30 am
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Early Childhood Learning Center 384 W Main St, Freehold, NJ
    6:30 pm
  • Board of Education Regular Meeting held at Marlboro Memorial Middle
    Marlboro Elementary School 100 School Road, West Marlboro, NJ 07746
    7:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I live in Raintree in freehold.
    I broke my arm and I'm looking for someone to come in once a week to do a few loads of laundry and change the bedding (Nextdoor Raintree)
  • Has anyone seen Ollie/Oliver?
    Ollie is an 11-year-old brown tabby with black stripes, white paws, white chest, and mostly white nose/snout. Ollie patrols around the back half of… (Nextdoor Strickland Farm)
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  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Freehold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freehold here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Manalapan

  • Roast Beef Restaurant On A Roll coming soon to Manalapan, NJ (nj1015.com)
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  • Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 8/18/2026 (insidernj.com)

Marlboro

  • Shore high school football summer coverage, player/team rankings, season previews (northjersey.com)

Howell

  • Milling, Paving Will Close Howell Road (patch.com)

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