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🌱 Patch AM: How Ocean’s 2026 football push measures up to Manasquan’s title standard

Also check out Watercolor Pencils on the Manasquan Patch calendar

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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. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Ocean's 2026 football push measures up to Manasquan's title standard

Also on today's calendar: Watercolor Pencils and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ready to Make Their Move: 2026 Ocean Football Preview (shoresportsinsider.com) — Ocean Township's football team is gearing up for a playoff push in a tougher Class C North, with experienced starters returning on both sides of the ball. A key early test comes Sept. 10 against Red Bank, which shared last year's division title with Manasquan, giving local fans a benchmark for how Ocean stacks up against Manasquan's recent standard.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Sea Girt. Apply here.
  • Safran posted a job opening for Assembly Cementer in Belmar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manasquan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Point Pleasant

  • Claims Of Multiple Seizures, Spiked Drink 'Concerns' At Jenkinson's Blasted By Mayor (patch.com)

Belmar

  • NewJersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) COO Sells $166,890.00 in Stock (marketbeat.com)

Brick

  • Brick Woman Swatting At Bug Hits Motorcycle Head-On, Killing 2, Authorities, Reports Say (patch.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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