🌱 Patch AM: Fall Hydrant Flushing Ongoing In Manchester

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In today's newsletter:

• Expect water changes as Manchester hydrant flushing continues this fall

Also on today's calendar: Cedar Glen West Super Flea Market/ Craft/ Vendor Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Very warm and more humid, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fall Hydrant Flushing Ongoing In Manchester (patch.com) — Manchester residents can expect changing water pressure and possible discoloration as the township's Department of Utilities carries out fall fire hydrant flushing throughout September and October. Each neighborhood will be notified when crews are working nearby, and officials advise running only cold water until it clears if taps turn discolored.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Cedar Glen West Super Flea Market/ Craft/ Vendor Fair →
  Cedar Glen West, Rte 571 West Manchester, NJ,
  8:00 am
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530,
  11:00 am
• 9th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration →
  2309 NJ-70, Manchester Township
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Ghost - The Musical →
  Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• McKenzie Estate Sale (Greenbrier NJ) →
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Garage Sale →
  1110 route 70 whiting
  9:00 am
• Heart N Soul →
  Vito's Pizza & Pub, 600 Mule Rd, Toms River
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Garage Sale →
  1110 route 70 whiting
  9:00 am
• Crestwood Village 6 Bingo →
  6 Congasia Rd, Whiting, NJ, 08759
  11:30 am
Monday September 14
• Join the American Legion Post # 517 we want YOU! →
  CHARLES A SMITH COMMUNITY CENTER, 15 E Lacey Rd, Lacey Township
  12:00 pm
• Heritage Family Restaurant Honors Veterans! →
  15 E Lacey Rd, Lacey Township
  12:00 pm
• Bill Schmidt Was born in 1952 to become the Commander of the American Legion Lacey Post 517. →
  15 E Lacey Rd, Lacey Township
  12:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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Toms River

• JAG Physical Therapy expands Garden State footprint with three new clinic openings across Middlesex and Ocean Counties (binje.com)
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Ok Manchester! 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 wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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