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🌱 Patch AM: New Swatting In Howell A Day After Schools Sheltered In Place, Police Say
Happening soon: Our First Open Farm of the Year at Cedar Lane Alpacas on the Howell Patch calendar

Greetings Howell! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Howell schools see heightened police presence after back-to-back swatting calls
Also on today's calendar: Our First Open Farm of the Year at Cedar Lane Alpacas and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Some rain, temps: high: 65, low: 61.
- Monday: A few morning showers, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Swatting In Howell A Day After Schools Sheltered In Place, Police Say (patch.com) — Families in Howell are facing renewed concern after police reported a second swatting call, this time targeting a private day care just one day after similar hoax threats hit multiple township schools. Officers have boosted their presence at all Howell schools and day care centers while stressing there are no known credible threats, and the investigation continues with other affected agencies.
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📸 Around Howell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell
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★ Featured events ★
- Our First Open Farm of the Year at Cedar Lane Alpacas →
CEDAR LANE ALPACAS, 67 Victory Rd, Howell Township, NJ, 07731,
11:00 am - Sundays are for the market 🌿 →
Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Monmouth Writers Group →
Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
9:30 am - Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation
11:00 am - 19th Annual Gift Auction →
434 Aldrich Rd, Howell Township
12:00 pm - 19th Annual Gift Auction →
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 434 Aldrich Rd, Howell Township
12:00 pm - Crisis Intervention- Howell, NJ →
NJ-Howell, 4776 Route 9 South, Howell
11:50 am - Med Practicum-Howell,NJ →
NJ-Howell, 4776 Route 9 South, Howell
2:50 pm - Build a Rain Barrel Workshop →
Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township
1:00 pm - Howell Book Club: The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post →
Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
2:00 pm - Recycled Papermaking with Botanicals →
Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
6:30 pm - Harvest Victorian Afternoon Tea →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
11:00 am
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
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- Power Core Studio — (213) 446-0615
- Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine — (732) 808-2727
- Swing Time Sports Park — (732) 845-0093
- Brookdale Community College — (732) 224-1857
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Six Flags Great Adventure posted a job opening for Fright Fest Scare Actor in HOWELL. Apply here.
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Farmingdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wall
- Swatting Calls Under Investigation In Wall, Police Say (patch.com)
- Gourds and ghostly gets (starnewsgroup.com)
- Wall boys soccer rides hot start to victory over Asbury Park (nj.com)
Freehold
- Freehold Borough Council Election 2026: Sara Razi (patch.com)
Lakewood
- Texas Man Charged In $250K Lakewood Business Burglary (patch.com)
Ok Howell! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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