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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:

  • Why syringes suddenly closed Manasquan's beach to swimmers this weekend
  • How a syringe scare briefly shut down swimming at Manasquan beach

Also on today's calendar: An Afternoon of Opera Arias and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manasquan, New Jersey, beach closed after syringes wash ashore (amedpost.com) — Swimming at Manasquan beach was briefly shut down after more than 60 syringes washed ashore, likely carried in by sewer overflows after heavy rain. Officials have since reopened the water, but are urging residents to stay alert and report any hazardous debris or environmental concerns to Manasquan Police or NJDEP immediately.
   

• Earthquake, 3 Killed In Crashes, Dozens Of Syringes Close Beach: NJ Weekend (patch.com) — More than 60 syringes washed up on Manasquan beach Saturday, forcing a temporary swimming closure while officials reassessed water safety. The incident was one of several major events statewide, but it directly affected local beachgoers waiting to see when the ocean would safely reopen.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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