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🌱 How badly did Lavallette’s beaches fare in the weekend nor’easter?

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What's up Lavallette! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How badly did Lavallette's beaches fare in the weekend nor'easter?
  • See how Faith Lutheran's preschool just transformed its learning spaces
  • How did Lavallette's beach erosion compare to other Shore towns?

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Karaoke Dinner Buffet at The Mathis House and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 67, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lavallette turns to recovery after nor'easter (starnewsgroup.com) — Lavallette is cleaning up after this weekend's nor'easter, with beach erosion, sand-filled access paths, and some tidal flooding but no major road or infrastructure damage reported. Borough officials are still assessing beach impacts, while public works crews handle debris and sand removal. Residents can report cleanup concerns directly to the Lavallette Department of Public Works.
   

• A brighter beginning at Faith Lutheran's preschool (starnewsgroup.com) — Families in Lavallette will find Faith Lutheran Church's preschool freshly renovated for its 60th year, with new toys, reworked classrooms, and a brighter play yard. Congregation volunteers funded and completed about $25,000 in upgrades, emphasizing screen-free, play-based learning in a Christian setting. Church leaders hope the improvements and new outreach efforts will attract more local families and support future programs.
   

• State findings: Nor'easter causes major beach, dune erosion along 10 New Jersey beaches (news12.com) — Lavallette's beach is among 53 New Jersey shoreline sites where the state found minor erosion after the recent nor'easter, according to a new DEP assessment. While some towns suffered major dune and berm damage, Lavallette's issues are less severe but still on the state's radar. These findings will guide where officials focus future repair and protection efforts along the coast.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Can anyone recommend a Medicare part D drug plan?
    We had Well Care for many years the price went up a lot and we switched to Humana which we are not at all happy with..they hardly pay for anything… (Nextdoor Lavallette)
  • Acme Markets posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Seaside Heights. Apply here.
  • PRISM Vision Group posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Toms River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lavallette here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Seaside Park Police Blotter: Pest Control Dispute, Motel Mayhem, Safe Ride Home (shorebeat.com)

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  • Design Land Engineer - Equiliem - Toms River, NJ, US (dice.com)
  • 5th Person Turns Himself In On Hindering Charge In Toms River Murder Investigation (thelakewoodscoop.com)
  • 2 shot inside Sicklerville, NJ Wawa store Sunday night (wpst.com)

Ok Lavallette! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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