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Good morning Manasquan! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How new Glimmer Glass Bridge plans could change driving in Manasquan
  • How Manasquan's girls soccer turned a 1-0 deficit into victory

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 pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Public hearing planned on impact of new bridges (starnewsgroup.com) — A major $30 million project to replace three aging bridges linking Manasquan and Brielle, including the historic Glimmer Glass Bridge, is moving forward, and you're invited to weigh in. An environmental assessment hearing will be held Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at Manasquan Borough Hall, where residents can comment on construction impacts, safety improvements, and design plans before work begins in 2029.
   

• Manasquan girls soccer scores early to beat Marlboro (nj.com subscription) — Manasquan High School's girls soccer team picked up a strong road win, edging Marlboro 2-1 after rallying from an early deficit. Lexie Liebler had a goal and an assist, Brooke Mack scored the winner, and goalkeeper Madeline Petrulla's seven saves helped Manasquan improve to 9-3 on the season.
   

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  • The Little Gym posted a job opening for Gymnastics Instructor in Sea Girt. Apply here.
  • Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member [Seasonal RE-Opening May 2026] in Point Pleasant Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manasquan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brielle

Spring Lake

  • 16th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival to take place November 6-8 (newjerseystage.com)
  • Spring Lake's Annual Witch Paddle Supports Blue Dot Community (wobm.com)

Belmar

  • Belmar's Gotts Blows Past $1 Million for Ocean of Love (TAPinto.net)
  • Sol Haus Brings a New Beauty Destination to Main Street in Belmar (TAPinto.net)

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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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