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

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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. ☀️

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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📸 Spring Lake Beach after the storm. —Mike L. Like

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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: "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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