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Good day Long Branch! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Long Branch's beach change after this $38 million project?
  • Need help with winter gas bills? Visit Long Branch Library soon.
  • Which key roads near Long Branch are shut down by flooding tonight?

Also on today's calendar: Win the HABcore Cup! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm; humid in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Millions to be spent to help replenish three Monmouth beaches (app.com) — Long Branch's beachfront from north of Pier Village to Seven Presidents Park will receive part of a $38.3 million sand replenishment project starting this fall, funded mostly by federal dollars. Work should wrap up by March and aims to strengthen storm protection for residents, businesses, and visitors along Long Branch, Sea Bright, and Monmouth Beach.
   

• Ocean and Monmouth Counties: NJNG Energy Assistance Days are Coming to a Neighborhood Near You (tapinto.net) — Long Branch residents can meet directly with New Jersey Natural Gas and community agencies at the Long Branch Library on Broadway this fall to get help with energy bills. The free Energy Assistance Days across Monmouth and Ocean counties offer one-on-one guidance on grants, payment plans, and home weatherization programs, with bilingual staff available to walk you through applications.
   

• Routes 18 and 36 closed in Monmouth County due to storm damage: NJ weather (app.com) — Travelers near Long Branch should be aware that Route 36 is closed in both directions north of town because of flooding from a severe thunderstorm. A downed tree has also shut all northbound lanes of Route 18 in Marlboro, as officials warn of damaging winds, hail, and potential vehicle and property damage in Monmouth County.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Join in a Celebration of Unity and Community —YMCA of the Jersey Shore Read on Patch
  • Five Takeaways From Monmouth University's 38-14 Opening Night Loss —Mike Ready Read on Patch
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Long Branch. Apply here.
  • Monmouth University posted a job opening for Adjunct, Teacher Education in West Long Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Branch here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Long Branch

  • Princeton, NJIT named top schools in N.J. by TIME — a list with a new twist (binje.com)
  • Football starts Perkovich era with statement win (albanystudentpress.com)

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Rumson

  • Fair Haven Firemen's Fair Is Still On A Roll (patch.com)
  • Fair Haven River Rats Sailors Place In Junior Sweepstakes Regatta (patch.com)

Ok Long Branch! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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