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In today's newsletter:

  • Manalapan police detail major fraud losses and explicit text complaint
  • What will Manalapan decide about the massive warehouse near Battlefield Park?
  • How did Manalapan lose its early lead on the field hockey turf?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 73, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Theft, Credit Card Fraud, Harassment: Manalapan Police Blotter (patch.com) — Manalapan residents are being warned after several recent police reports detailed credit card fraud attempts, a massive long-term social media scam, and an explicit text message complaint. Incidents between Sept. 23 and 29 involved thousands of dollars in attempted or actual fraud, including one resident allegedly deceived into sending about $360,000 over six years.
   

• Manalapan could get industrial building near Battlefield State Park (app.com) — Manalapan's planning board is set to vote Thursday night on a nearly 233,000-square-foot flex-space building, mostly warehouse, proposed across Route 33 from Monmouth Battlefield State Park. After a court ruling favoring the developer, the township archaeologist will present findings as residents weigh traffic, zoning, and historic preservation concerns that could shape development along this key corridor.
   

• Senior field hockey player's hat trick carries team to comeback victory (nj.com subscription) — Manalapan's field hockey team jumped out to an early 1-0 lead at home on a goal by Gianna Bullen, but Freehold Borough stormed back for a 4-1 Shore Conference win Wednesday. Senior Karly Burlew powered the comeback with three goals and an assist, dropping Manalapan's record to 1-10 while highlighting areas the Braves will look to improve.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Freehold

  • Freehold Borough Council Election 2026: Autumn Nonnenmacher (patch.com)
  • Raceway Chrysler Jeep of Freehold, NJ opens with renovated store and mobile service (cbtnews.com)

Marlboro

  • Marlboro restaurant week has gotten bigger; these restaurants joined (app.com)

East Brunswick

  • Mosquito Spray Trucks Coming To Parts Of East Brunswick Thursday (patch.com)

Ok Manalapan! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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