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🌱 Patch AM: Paving Set For 7 Lacey Streets
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Good morning Lacey! 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. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Seven Lacey streets face phased paving, delays, and trash pickup adjustments
- Head-on Route 539 crash in Lacey leaves two seriously injured
- How Lacey boys soccer turned a deficit into a big win
Also on today's calendar: Avoid Elder Exploitation and Elder Trafficking.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Paving Set For 7 Lacey Streets (patch.com) — Lacey residents on seven neighborhood streets should prepare for phased milling and paving work tied to recent gas line upgrades, beginning Sept. 16 and continuing through late September. Expect alternating traffic patterns, possible delays, and earlier curbside placement of trash and recycling to keep collection and construction running smoothly. 
• 2 Injured In Head-On Crash In Lacey: Prosecutor (patch.com) — A serious head-on crash on Route 539 in Lacey left two people hospitalized in serious but stable condition and led to assault by auto charges against a Philadelphia man, authorities said. Investigators reported signs of impairment and open alcohol containers, and the case remains under active investigation with possible additional charges.
• Second-half surge lifts Lacey boys soccer past Central Regional (nj.com subscription) — Lacey High School's boys soccer team snapped a scoring drought and a three-game winless skid with a 3–1 comeback victory over Central Regional in Lanoka Harbor. Three different Lions scored in the second half, while goalkeeper Dylan Graham anchored the defense with eight saves in a strong local performance.
📸 Around Lacey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lacey
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★ Featured events ★
- Avoid Elder Exploitation and Elder Trafficking →
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Whiting, NJ, 180 County Rd 539, Manchester Township
1:00 pm - Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin →
Manahawkin Municipal Center,
7:00 am
Saturday September 19
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Coffee Meet and Greet - with the Local Democratic Party Candidates →
15 E Lacey Rd, Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ
8:30 am
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GIRLS (V) GYMNASTICS [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (jv) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
5:00 pm - MTHS Back to School Night
Manchester Township School District, 101 Hawks Wy, Manchester Township
6:00 pm - Town Council Meeting →
Stafford Township Municipal Complex, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manaha
7:00 pm - GIRLS (V) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
7:00 pm - BOYS (MS) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (V) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
5:00 pm - Borough Council Regular Meeting →
Municipal Complex - Meeting Room, Beachwood
6:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
MTMS Conference Center, 2759 Ridgeway Rd, Manchester Township
6:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Stafford Township Municipal Complex, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manaha
7:00 pm - Boys and Girls (MS) CROSS COUNTRY [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
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- Don't Forget to Vote in the General Election Tuesday Nov 3rd. —Regina Discenza Read on Patch
🗞 Nearby News
Barnegat
- Constructing a Rain Barrel Is Easy Enough and Great for Conserving Water (thesandpaper.net)
Manchester
- Data Center Ban In Manchester Set For Council Vote (patch.com)
- Manchester Man Who Sent Child Sex Abuse Videos Via Kik Indicted, Prosecutor Says (patch.com)
Ok Lacey! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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