🌱 Patch AM: Can Holmdel’s Hornets repeat last year’s stunning win over RFH?

Good morning Holmdel! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Can Holmdel's Hornets repeat last year's stunning win over RFH?
• Where and when West Nile mosquito spraying will hit Holmdel streets

Also on today's calendar: Exit 117 Monthly Sports and Pokémon Card Expo! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Division Play Heats Up in Week Two of High School Football (tworivertimes.com) — Holmdel football fans can celebrate a 2-0 start after a dominant 48–7 win over Red Bank Regional, powered by standout two-way play from Anthony Serini and efficient QB Tommy Fletcher. Now attention turns to a huge home showdown as unbeaten Rumson-Fair Haven visits Holmdel Thursday, a rematch of last year's statement Hornets victory.
   

• Mosquito Control Treatment Planned In Hazlet & Holmdel: See Where (patch.com) — Holmdel residents should know that Monmouth County will conduct early-morning mosquito spraying after detecting West Nile virus activity in both Hazlet and Holmdel. Truck-mounted sprayers using Duet will treat specific residential areas Tuesday from 3 to 6 a.m., and officials suggest simple precautions like closing windows, bringing pets indoors, and dumping standing water around homes.
   

📸 Around Holmdel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holmdel

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Exit 117 Monthly Sports and Pokémon Card Expo! →
  Raritan High School, 419 Middle Rd, Hazlet
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• Bite-Sized Opera: Just A Taste Of Carmen →
  3BR Distillery, 7 Main St, Keyport
  7:00 pm
Monday September 28
• New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Brookdale Comm College →
  Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Complimentary Intro to Pickleball Clinic with Jersey Pickleball Club →
  Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  9:30 am
Tuesday September 15
• Girls Volleyball Tryouts →
  Holmdel High School, 36 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  7:00 pm
• HYAA V- Ball Tryouts →
  Holmdel High School, 36 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Bell Works Fresh Wednesday Market →
  Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  11:00 am
• Come From Away →
  Bell Theater at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  2:00 pm
• "Local's Summer" Flower Arranging Workshop →
  Bar Bella, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Deep Cut Orchid Monthly Meeting →
  Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave, Tinton Falls
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Manifest & Bloom: A Manifestation Jar Workshop →
  Enchanted Blossoms, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  6:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Hazlet Community Blood Drive - 10% off coupon for Bell Works! →
  Hazlet EMS & N. Centerville Vol. Fire Co #1, 372 Middle Rd, Hazlet
  12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Cashier in Hazlet. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04559) in Matawan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holmdel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincroft

• Artist Finds Inspiration from Beloved Farmyard Residents (tworivertimes.com)
• La Salle College High School's $50M Campaign Takes Shape Under Brother James Butler (vista.today)
• TEDx 2026 – Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite (brookdalecc.edu)

Matawan

• Wendy's of Tinton Falls to celebrate grand re-opening with free food giveaway and 45 new jobs (binje.com)

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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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