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Also on today's calendar: Jersey Shore Ride For Food Justice and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Q&A Forum With Long Branch School Board Candidates (patch.com) — Long Branch residents will have a chance to meet and question all 2026 Board of Education candidates at a public forum on October 6 at the Portuguese Club on Broadway. Hosted by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Guild and local partners, the event features moderated and audience Q&A sessions with contenders for both full-term and one-year school board seats.
2. County Commissioners Congratulate Strollo's Lighthouse for 50 Years (thecoaster.net) — Strollo's Lighthouse in Long Branch has been officially honored by Monmouth County commissioners for reaching its 50th year in business, highlighting the shop's long-running role in the community. The county's Open for Business in Monmouth initiative uses celebrations like this to spotlight and support local businesses across all 53 municipalities.
3. Shore Conference Football Roundup: Ocean, Long Branch, Monmouth Roll to Wins (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Long Branch football fans finally have something to cheer about as the Green Wave snapped a losing streak dating back to 2024 with a 51-0 rout of Keansburg. The Shore Conference roundup also highlights Ocean Township's strong rushing attack and Monmouth Regional's unbeaten start, but Long Branch's explosive 43-point first half stole the spotlight.
4. Ranking 17 Colleges That Are Within 10 Miles Of The Beach (brobible.com) — Monmouth University gets a special nod for being just about a mile from the Long Branch beaches, putting local students within easy reach of the shore between classes. The piece ranks 17 U.S. colleges located within 10 miles of a beach, with Monmouth standing out as New Jersey's close-to-the-coast option despite the state's cooler school-year climate.
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