Community Corner
🌱 How will the Eayrestown Road project change Lumberton’s future housing?
Be sure to catch The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 on the Lumberton Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Lumberton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will the Eayrestown Road project change Lumberton's future housing?
Also on today's calendar: The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
- Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Eayrestown Road Development (lumbertontwp.com) — Lumberton Township is moving ahead with the Eayrestown Road redevelopment, with DR Horton's application before the Land Development Board on September 10 at 7 p.m. Residents can follow each step, from the current hearing through future financial agreements, permits, and construction, using the linked documents to see how this project may reshape local housing and the neighborhood. 
📸 Around Lumberton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lumberton
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★ Featured events ★
- The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
Wildwood, New Jersey, Wildwood
8:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- BoE Meeting - BoE Conference Room 7:30 p.m.
Lumberton Township Board of Education Lumberton Board of Education, 33 Municipal Dr, Lumberton Township, NJ 08048, USA
7:30 pm - Woodsy Wonderers (ages 3 to 5) Parental Participation Required
Rancocas Nature Center 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
10:00 am - Yoga in the Woods
Rancocas Nature Center 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
11:00 am - TEEN AND SCOUT CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER DAYS (Ages 13-17)
Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly
9:00 am - FAMILY FUNDAY--EXPLORING OUR DRAGONFLY POND
Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly
1:00 pm - SEASONAL STROLL (55+) - Meet at Rancocas STATE PARK-Westampton Park
Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly
10:30 am - Mt Laurel Grand Opening →
Dominique Dawes Academy, 1190 Nixon Dr, Mt Laurel Township
11:00 am
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Lumberton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- WEEKDAY BIRD WALK AT RANCOCAS
Rancocas Nature Center 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
8:30 am - 3DPT Hainesport FREE Senior Fitness →
3DPT Hainesport, 1509 Route 38, Suite 8, Hainesport
12:00 pm - Gifts & Gotta Haves at Endless Treasures →
Endless Treasures, 10 White Street, Mount Holly
12:00 pm - BoE Meeting - BoE Conference Room 7:30 p.m.
Lumberton Township Board of Education Lumberton Board of Education, 33 Municipal Dr, Lumberton Township, NJ 08048, USA
7:30 pm - Woodsy Wonderers (ages 3 to 5) Parental Participation Required
Rancocas Nature Center 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, I'm Vic, I am retired Army and my husband is currently serving in the Air Force.
We have our little family nestled here Lumberton Township. (Nextdoor Holly Brook)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Lumberton. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Custodial at Walmart in Westampton, New Jersey in Mount Holly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lumberton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Holly
- Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/9/2026 (insidernj.com)
- Mays Landing woman pleads guilty to aggravated manslaughter among other crimes (shorelocalnews.com)
Westampton
- Dickerson's late score decides wild win as Westampton Tech downs Florence (nj.com)
- South Jersey towns to hold 9/11 remembrance ceremonies (thedailyjournal.com)
- South Jersey fall festivals guide for 2026 (pressofatlanticcity.com)
Mount Laurel
- Discover Fall and Holiday Events Close to Mt. Laurel at 'Travel Club' Library Event (tapinto.net)
Ok Lumberton! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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