🌱 Patch AM: When will Howell’s new Moisha’s kosher supermarket finally open?

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In today's newsletter:

• When will Howell's new Moisha's kosher supermarket finally open?
• How does Howell gymnastics rank against New Jersey's top teams now?

Also on today's calendar: Sundays are for the market 🌿 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Moishas Supermarket Opening In Howell Township Next Year (943thepoint.com) — A long-vacant former Stop & Shop on Route 9 in Howell Township is set to become a large Moisha's kosher supermarket later in 2026, though no exact opening date is set yet. The 66,000-square-foot store will offer extensive kosher groceries, giving Howell and nearby Lakewood residents a new shopping option and finally filling the empty space.
   

• Team gymnastics performance list for Oct. 2 (nj.com subscription) — Howell High School's gymnastics team posted strong scores this past week, including a 107.35 in recent competition and a season-best 108.825 that ranks among New Jersey's top performances. Local fans can see how Howell stacks up against programs like Hillsborough, Pascack Hills, and Lenape in the latest statewide rankings.
   

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Sunday October 4
• Sundays are for the market 🌿 →
  Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township
  10:00 am
• Open House! →
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  12:00 pm

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Monday October 5
• Zoning Board Of Adjustment →
  4567 Rt. 9 North, Howell
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Crisis Intervention- Howell, NJ →
  NJ-Howell, 4776 Route 9 South, Howell
  11:50 am
Thursday October 8
• Howell Library Movie: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) (PG-13) →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Monmouth Writers Group →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  9:30 am
• 19th Annual Gift Auction →
  Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 434 Aldrich Rd, Howell Township
  12:00 pm
• 19th Annual Gift Auction →
  434 Aldrich Rd, Howell Township
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Build a Rain Barrel Workshop →
  Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township
  1:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Howell Book Club: The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Recycled Papermaking with Botanicals →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• Kelly's Knit and Crochet Circle →
  Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• At Home in Howell: How Capricci's Became More Than a Name on the Door —Tommy Gabriel Sparandera Read on Patch

• Anyone a car mechanic or knows a mechanic?
  While driving home yesterday, my car completely died. And has power, but it won't start, not even a crank. 2013 kia optima sxl , troubleshooting now… (Nextdoor Oak Glen & Salem Hill)

• Excel Facility Services Group posted a job opening for Janitor in Howell. Apply here.
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• NJMEP names 2026 'MADE in NJ' Manufacturing Day award winners (roi-nj.com)
• UMH Properties Announces Quarterly Dividends and Q3 2026 Operational Update (kalkinemedia.com)
• Laser Xpressions at Freehold Raceway Mall turns custom gifts Into keepsakes with personalized engraving (wchram.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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