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Also on today's calendar: Thomas Mathis Burlesque Dinner Show and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Man Charged With Aggravated Arson In Lakewood Fire (patch.com) — Residents in Lakewood may notice heightened law enforcement activity after a local man was charged with aggravated arson in connection with an August 25 fire on Delaware Trail. Authorities say Lakewood police, firefighters, and multiple Ocean County investigative units worked together to identify and arrest the suspect, who is being held in the county jail pending a detention hearing.
• Lakewood Fire Department Expands Career Ranks as Township Growth Drives New Demands (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Lakewood residents are seeing major changes in local fire protection, with 48 career firefighters now on duty around the clock and a new paid battalion chief position added to support the township's rapid growth. Commissioners are also upgrading stations, generators, and equipment, and they're meeting Tuesday evening on Cedar Bridge Avenue to handle personnel, finances, and other fire district business that shapes local emergency services.
• NJ American Water Crews Canvassing Northern Lakewood This Week for Lead Service Lines. (lakewoodalerts.com) — Lakewood residents in northern neighborhoods between Brook Road and Hope Chapel Road may see New Jersey American Water contractors this week checking for lead or galvanized service lines. You can submit photos of your line or schedule a free 15‑minute inspection, and canvassers will carry clear ID and never request sensitive personal information. Water remains safe to use and more details are available online or by phone.
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