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

In today's newsletter:

  • How can Bell Works build a data center after Holmdel's ban?
  • Which Holmdel receivers made the Shore Conference players-to-watch list?
  • When Jerry Garcia's symphonic tribute hits Holmdel this August

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

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. See plans for proposed data center at Bell Works, Holmdel (app.com) — Holmdel officials have voted to ban new data centers, but a 40‑megawatt facility proposed at Bell Works can still advance because its application predates the ordinance. Residents are split, with many worried about noise, water use, and power demand, while others see data centers as vital technology that the township might reconsider later.
   

2. WRs and TEs to watch in the Shore Conference in 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Holmdel football fans will see two Hornets highlighted among the Shore Conference's top receivers this fall: junior standout Anthony Serini and senior playmaker Michael Todisco. NJ.com's preview breaks down their 2025 stats and expectations, alongside other star wideouts and tight ends from across the Shore, setting the stage for an exciting 2026 season.
   

3. Grahame Lesh Announces Grahame Lesh & Friends Fall 2026 Tour (shorefire.com) — Holmdel music fans can catch Grahame Lesh on August 29 at PNC Bank Arts Center as part of the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration, one stop in a busy year of Dead-inspired collaborations. He's also launching a fall headlining tour, expanding his Terrapin Roadshow series, and closing out 2026 with New Year's shows in Fort Lauderdale.
   

4. R&D Council Announces 2026 Edison Patent Awards Honorees (njbmagazine.com) — Holmdel's Bell Works will host New Jersey's 2026 Edison Patent Awards this November, bringing top inventors and tech leaders to town. The ceremony will honor 15 patents and several innovation leaders whose work spans medicine, AI, climate science, and advanced manufacturing, all tied to research done in New Jersey.
   

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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
  • Holmdel Residents Talk Climate Issues with Federal Legislators —Bill L Read on Patch
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Holmdel. Apply here.
  • PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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