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What's up Manasquan! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How bad was Manasquan's beach damage after last week's Nor'easter?
  • Why was a Manasquan resident charged over political signs?
  • Manasquan-area community remembers the life of Nancy "Missy" Cregan Stires.

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 65, low: 61.
  • Monday: Lots of sun; breezy, warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Smith leads intergovernmental survey of Nor'easter damage across NJ-04 shore towns (house.gov) — Manasquan's beaches took notable flooding and erosion in last week's Nor'easter, and local officials just walked the damage with Rep. Chris Smith, FEMA, and state emergency leaders to press for help. Their tour focused on immediate repairs and long-term protections to strengthen Manasquan and neighboring shore towns against future storms.
   

• Manasquan man charged in the theft of political signs in Point Pleasant Borough (nj.com subscription) — A 67-year-old Manasquan resident has been charged with stealing political signs from several Point Pleasant Borough properties, following complaints that began in early September. Police say he faces two disorderly persons theft counts and a November municipal court date, while reminding residents that political disagreements can't justify tampering with anyone's campaign materials.
   

• Nancy 'Missy' Cregan Stires (starnewsgroup.com) — A Brielle family with deep Manasquan roots is mourning Nancy "Missy" Cregan Stires, who cherished her Manasquan High School days and later married a Manasquan native. Her obituary recalls a life of resourcefulness, devotion to her daughters and grandsons, and a request that friends honor her through kindness, charitable giving, and even adopting books from her beloved personal library.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Sea bass, porgies biting, fall run of striped bass has started (northjersey.com)

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  • Diocese launches Church Management program through Villanova for business managers, priests (trentonmonitor.com)

Ok Manasquan! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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