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Spotted on the Lakewood calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival

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Hello again Lakewood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Only about six Lakewood primary girls still lack school placements.
  • How a future Lakewood leader was shaped by wartime survival and Torah.
  • Lakewood Police share a heartfelt tribute six years after officer's passing.

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• UPDATE: Approximately Six Lakewood Primary Girls Remain Unplaced (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Families in Lakewood are seeing real progress in placing local primary-school girls who lacked spots for the new year, with only about six still unassigned after intensive advocacy. Community askonim and school leaders have been working together to reduce the original list of roughly 60 unplaced students, easing anxiety as classes get underway.
   

• Memory Lane: Rav Yekusiel Yehuda Bittersfeld (boropark24.com) — This remembrance of Rav Yekusiel Yehuda Bittersfeld highlights how time spent with Rav Aharon Kotler in Lakewood and at Beis Medrash Govoha helped shape his life in Torah. It notes that his son now leads a kollel and serves as rov of Beis Nochum in Lakewood's Brookhill neighborhood, continuing his legacy of teaching and community leadership.
   

• Lakewood Police Department Marks Six Years Since Passing of Patrolman Nicklas Shimonovich (lakewoodalerts.com) — Lakewood residents are being reminded of Patrolman Nicklas Shimonovich's dedication as the Police Department marks six years since his passing. The tribute recalls his pride in serving Lakewood, his deep law-enforcement family roots, and the lasting place he holds in the hearts of colleagues and community members who still honor his memory.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 9
  • Howell Township Environmental Commission Meeting →
    Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 US Highway 9, Howell
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Back to School Night (MSS)
    Middle School South Howell, NJ 07731
    6:00 pm
    • Monday September 14
  • Ridgeway Elementary School - Back to School Night
    Manchester Township School District, 2861 Ridgeway Rd, Manchester Township
    5:00 pm
  • Zoning Board Of Adjustment →
    Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor, Howell
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 15
  • MTHS Back to School Night
    Manchester Township School District, 101 Hawks Wy, Manchester Township
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Set And Service Resources posted a job opening for Store Merchandising Rep - 912 Brick, NJ (Local applicants only) in Brick. Apply here.
  • Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Medical Office Specialist - Oncology - Physician Practice in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brick

Toms River

  • Lawsuit Targets Ocean County Clerk After Deputy Clerk Draws Top Spot on Toms River School Board Ballot (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • Road construction worker killed by alleged intoxicated driver: DA (pix11.com)
  • Ocean County Sheriff Adds Remote-Controlled Rescue Lifebuoy for Water Emergencies (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Ok Lakewood! 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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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