🌱 Patch AM: Manasquan, Bay Head Suffered Worst Of Nor'easter Damage, Congressman Says

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In today's newsletter:

• Manasquan named among hardest-hit towns in late September nor'easter

Also on today's calendar: ONLINE course: Ireland's Cultural Revival and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Mike L.!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 69, low: 56.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manasquan, Bay Head Suffered Worst Of Nor'easter Damage, Congressman Says (patch.com) — Manasquan residents are learning that their town, along with Bay Head, took the hardest hit from the late September nor'easter, with extensive flooding and beach erosion reported. Congressman Chris Smith toured Manasquan's damage with federal and state officials, noting how existing flood walls, dunes, and erosion barriers helped limit some impacts. Local leaders and Smith are now focused on using lessons from this storm to further strengthen Manasquan's resilience.
   

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Friday October 9
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Sunday October 11
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  Manasquan Inlet, Riverside Drive, Manasquan
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Monday October 12
• ONLINE course: Ireland's Cultural Revival →
  Rutgers University–New Brunswick, New Brunswick
  1:00 pm
• Monday is for Mahjong →
  Little Dom's Pizza & Italian Cuisine, 529 Washington Blvd, Sea Girt
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Intuitive Readings with Jessica →
  New Earth Healing Gifts And Services, 177 Main Street, Manasquan
  11:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Day Trip to Visit Stained-Glass Windows by Irish Artist →
  Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
  9:45 am
• Sip & Surrender →
  New Earth Healing Gifts And Services, 177 Main Street, Manasquan
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 25
• Wave of Hope for SSADH Grand 15th Annual Benefit →
  Columns, 601 Ocean Ave N, Avon-By-The-Sea
  12:00 pm
• Brookdale Community College Fall Open House →
  Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
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Monday October 26
• ONLINE Course: Spooky Stories by Irish Writers →
  Rutgers University–New Brunswick, New Brunswick
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• Jersey Shore Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Chef in Manasquan. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Nor'easter Wedding Leaves Brick Couple With Beautiful Memories (patch.com)

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• Lakewood Police Connect With Community At Hispanic Heritage Fair (patch.com)

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• Child Killed, Woman Injured In Crash At Farm Brewery In Monmouth County (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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