Monday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football Recap: Liberty Comes Up Short Against Toms River North (maxpreps.com) — Manalapan football fans will see Toms River North come to town for a 6 p.m. matchup this Friday, as the Mariners ride a strong 4-1 start. Liberty, fresh off a close loss to Toms River North, will host Howell the same evening in another Shore-area showdown.
• Nor'easter update: How much rain did the Jersey Shore get? NJ totals (burlingtoncountytimes.com) — Manalapan picked up 2.4 inches of rain from the weekend nor'easter, putting it in the middle of the pack among Monmouth and Ocean County towns. Bradley Beach saw the state's heaviest totals, while nearby Freehold, Colts Neck, and Howell also logged significant rainfall.
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LWV Monmouth President Receives National Award $25,000 Grant "Pays It Forward" to LWVNJ Education Fund —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For NJ Congressional District 3 Monday, October 5, 2026 —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
🗞 Nearby News
Freehold
Haley Carroll Wins 2026 PWBA Albany Regional Title (news-usa.today)
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Marlboro
New Jersey high school uses nor'easter to kick game-winning field goal (galvnews.com)
Nor'easter update: Coastal flooding, winds pound Jersey Shore (app.com)
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