🌱 Patch AM: How Long Branch’s new ocean pier is finally becoming reality

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In today's newsletter:

• How Long Branch's new ocean pier is finally becoming reality

Also on today's calendar: Ranney School Fall Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 74, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Branch Construction Underway on Ocean Fishing Pier With State Funding (wrat.com) — Construction is underway on a new, fully accessible ocean fishing pier in Long Branch, replacing the historic structure lost to fire in 1987. Largely funded by state and federal grants, the 550-foot pier near Laird Street Beach will feature seating, ocean views, and a T-shaped end, restoring a long-missing attraction on the city's waterfront.
   

📸 Around Long Branch

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Branch

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Ranney School Fall Open House →
  Ranney School, 235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Girl Dinner at Avenue →
  Long Branch NJ
  11:00 am
• Behind the Bar Monday →
  The Bar at Wave Resort, Long Branch
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Girl Dinner at Avenue →
  Long Branch NJ
  11:00 am
• Moules & Brews →
  Long Branch NJ
  12:00 pm
• Pet CPR & First Aid →
  doggie sweets, 15 Morris Ave, Unit 119, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Karaoke with Giuseppe at Max's in Long Branch →
  Max's Bar & Grill, 25 Matilda Terrace, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Nacho Ate Spiderman →
  New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sunday Funday Karaoke at Nip-N-Tuck in Long Branch →
  Nip n Tuck Bar & Grill, 23 Norwood Ave, Long Branch
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• ME the Stage Play →
  The Long Branch Church of God, 200 - 206 Garfield Ave, Long Branch
  5:00 pm
• Great Futures Gala →
  Wave Resort, 110 Ocean Ave, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Haunted Beach Karaoke at McLoone's Pier House →
  McLoone's Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Long Branch. Apply here.
• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Manager (Saker NJ) Salary Range $22.50 - $23.50/hr in West Long Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Branch here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Long Branch

• Towson at Monmouth – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (October 03, 2026) (fubo.tv)
• Static Mattress Overlays Market Forecast to 2035, Driven by Pressure Injury Prevention and Aging Demographics (indexbox.io)

Eatontown

• Former IRS Agent Outlines Audit Defense and Tax Debt Relief Strategies (timesoftheislands.com)

Ocean

• Shore football star running back goes off for school record 371 rushing yards (app.com)
• Jersey Shore tacos: 5 to try (thedailyjournal.com)
• Turning Point restaurants raise $24,000 to support LADACIN Network (themonmouthjournaleastern.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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