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Good morning Manville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Manville's Mustangs reclaim rivalry bragging rights Friday night?
  • How Somerville's library shutdown affects Manville-area readers and services
  • Former Manville officer takes on new role as county detective

Also on today's calendar: Exclusive Friday Evening Tour - Indoors and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bound Brook looks to get in the win column in '26 with Friday visit to arch-rival Manville (cjsportsradio.com) — Manville football hosts arch-rival Bound Brook on Friday night, giving local fans a chance to see if the Mustangs can bounce back from last week's narrow loss at Brearley. With both teams struggling early in 2026, coaches say penalties, defense, and Manville's kicking game will be key factors in a rivalry where recent meetings have swung sharply either way.
   

2. Library System Sets Record Straight and Invites Somerville to Collaborate on a Constructive Path Forward (tapinto.net) — Somerville's library building remains closed over unresolved staff health concerns, but Somerset County Library officials stress that residents can still access full services, including nearby Manville and Bridgewater branches and home delivery. SCLSNJ leaders say they're seeking a good-faith meeting with Somerville officials to find a safer long-term location, while continuing programs, book returns, and online resources for local families.
   

3. Two detectives join Morris County Prosecutor's Office (wrnjradio.com) — A former Manville police officer, Detective Michael Zangrillo, has joined the Morris County Prosecutor's Office General Investigations Unit, bringing experience from his years with Manville Police and Somerset County task forces. Alongside fellow appointee Salvatore Grosso, he'll handle a wide range of investigations, leveraging specialized training in drug recognition, crisis intervention, and firearms instruction.
   

4. Operator in deadly Statue of Liberty boat capsize pleads not guilty, officials say (nbcnewyork.com) — A Manville resident has pleaded not guilty to federal misconduct and negligence charges tied to an August boat capsize near the Statue of Liberty that killed a mother and her infant. Prosecutors say the overloaded speedboat overturned after hitting a swell, and the defendant, now detained pending trial, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
   

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