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🌱 Why Lumberton’s high school board seat is now in legal limbo
Also check out TEEN AND SCOUT CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER DAYS (Ages 13-17) on the Lumberton Patch calendar
Hey there, Lumberton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Lumberton's high school board seat is now in legal limbo
- See why a Lumberton equestrian program just earned national recognition
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with clouds breaking, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State says Rancocas Valley board had no legal basis to grant Carty leave (newjerseyglobe.com) — Lumberton residents' seat on the Rancocas Valley Regional High School board is in limbo after state education officials said there's no legal basis for granting member Jason Carty a leave of absence while he faces criminal charges. Carty, who holds the Lumberton seat and is married to a Lumberton committeewoman, remains on the board but is not participating in business as questions mount about his status. 
• More Protection for America's Horses and More Opportunities (americanhorsepubs.org) — Lumberton's Gleneayre Equestrian Program just earned national recognition and a Horse Whisperer Award from the EQUUS Foundation, highlighting its high standards in horse care and equine-assisted programs. The foundation awarded over $400,000 in grants and honors to top equine charities nationwide, underscoring growing support for organizations that protect horses and expand therapeutic and educational opportunities.
📸 Around Lumberton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lumberton
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- TEEN AND SCOUT CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER DAYS (Ages 13-17)
Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly
9:00 am - THE FASCINATING WORLD OF FUNGI
Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly
10:00 am - ANNUAL BUILD-A-SCARECROW & PUMPKIN QUEST EVENT
Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly
10:30 am - TOBATA by Toby
Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences, 307 Hig, Lumberton
10:00 am - Country Line Dancing
Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences, 307 Hig, Lumberton
11:30 am - Yoga in the Woods
Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly
11:00 am - FAMILY FUNDAY--CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY 2026
Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Mount Holly
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
📣 Lumberton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Humble Spud Cafe Is Open! →
Humble Spud Cafe, 1 Madison Avenue, Mount Holly
8:00 am - Get Your Fix from Sal's Pizza Restaurant →
Sal's Pizza Restaurant, 509 High Street, Mount Holly
10:30 am - Thursday Night Karaoke: Saluting our Military @ Gallagher's Taproom →
Gallagher's Taproom, 437 Pine Street, Mount Holly
3:00 pm - Girls Dinner @ Robin's Nest Restaurant →
Robin's Nest Restaurant, 2 Washington Street, Mount Holly
5:00 pm - Pro Wrestling Star Academy Open House →
Pro Wrestling Star Academy, 22 King Street, Mount Holly
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Lumberton. Apply here.
- ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Clerk (Eickhoff NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr in Hainesport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lumberton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Holly
- Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect for Sussex County and Delaware Beaches Through This Afternoon (tvdelmarva.com)
- Nor'easter Knocks Out Power to Tens of Thousands as Coastal Flood Warnings Stretch From Norfolk to Connecticut (natureworldnews.com)
- Here are 6 new South Jersey restaurants to check out this autumn (thedailyjournal.com)
Mount Laurel
- Why Do Leaves Change Color? Mount Laurel Garden Club to Teach Kids 'All About Fall' at Library This Weekend (tapinto.net)
- Sherrill Moves to Double Housing on New Jersey State Land, Speed Permits and Expand Affordable Housing Funding – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
Moorestown
- Main St. To Close In Moorestown Over Multiple Days (patch.com)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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