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Coming up: Early SAT and ACT Testing: Preparing for College Admission Success on the Holmdel Patch calendar

Friday August 21st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Holmdel! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bell Works data center plan advances despite Holmdel's new ban
  • How do Holmdel's top receivers stack up in the Shore Conference?
  • Why Holmdel Park lands on New Jersey's high tick-risk list

Also on today's calendar: Early SAT and ACT Testing: Preparing for College Admission Success and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Data Center Proposed At Bell Works: See Details (patch.com) — Holmdel residents are closely watching a proposal for a 40‑megawatt data center at Bell Works that was submitted just before the township banned new data centers. Because of the timing, the plan will be reviewed under older zoning rules, prompting concerns about noise, power use, and property values while the Planning Board prepares for detailed hearings.
   

2. WRs and TEs to watch in the Shore Conference in 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Holmdel football fans will see standout receivers Anthony Serini and Michael Todisco highlighted among the Shore Conference's top playmakers for 2026, including their big playoff performances at Holmdel High. The preview breaks down stats, roles, and expectations for key wideouts and tight ends across the Shore, giving context for how Holmdel's stars stack up regionally.
   

3. 10 Areas In New Jersey With The Highest Reported Tick Risk This Summer (takingthekids.com) — Holmdel residents are reminded that beautiful Holmdel Park, with its trails, lake, and Historic Longstreet Farm, also sits in one of New Jersey's higher tick-risk areas. The guide ranks ten tick hot spots statewide, sharing practical prevention tips and exact park addresses so you can still enjoy summer outdoors while protecting yourself and your family.
   

4. Rowan engineer to accept 2026 Edison Patent Award (rowan.edu) — Holmdel's Bell Works will host New Jersey's 47th Annual Edison Patent Awards this November, bringing top inventors and research leaders from across the state into town. Rowan engineer Vince Beachley is among honorees recognized for a nanofiber manufacturing breakthrough, alongside innovations in medicine, climate, communications, and more that underscore New Jersey's role in national research and technology.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bell Works Data Center: Resident Concerns and Questions for the Holmdel Planning Board —Sid Nag Read on Patch
  • Open Letter To Somerset, Owner of Bell Works —Prakash Santhana Read on Patch
  • Holmdel Data Center Application Files Now Available for Public Review —Prakash Santhana Read on Patch
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Holmdel. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holmdel here.

Ok Holmdel! 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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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