Monday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DEP adds 22 Acres to Monmouth Battlefield State Park (newjerseyglobe.com) — Manalapan just saw 22 more acres along Route 33 added to Monmouth Battlefield State Park, preserving former farmland that troops likely crossed during the Revolutionary War. The DEP's $15 million purchase will support new recreational, educational, and historical uses while expanding protected open space in the township.
• 2026 Shore Conference Boys Soccer Preview: Class A Central (shoresportsinsider.com) — Shore Conference boys soccer teams are gearing up for a competitive 2026 season, with detailed previews of programs like Freehold Township, Manasquan, Ocean, Shore, Long Branch, Rumson-Fair Haven and Ranney. Manalapan appears in Long Branch's Shore Conference Tournament group, meaning local fans could see meaningful matchups if brackets and schedules align.
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Freehold
Book military and veterans golf lessons and programs in Freehold, NJ (pga.com)
Monmouth County seeks 2027 applicants for history and preservation grants (einpresswire.com)
Marlboro
50+ restaurants that have opened at the Shore this summer (app.com)
East Brunswick
Middlesex Co. Marks Hunger Action Month With Events, Food Drives (patch.com)
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