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You won't want to miss 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge on the Manville Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Manville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See why Manville's Grub Hut ranks among Jersey's top tacos
- How Manville's matchup could shape this year's football playoffs
- What the county library director's retirement means for Manville readers
Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
- Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Birria, carnitas and beyond: Here are some of New Jersey's top tacos (mycentraljersey.com) — Manville food lovers get a shout-out in this statewide roundup of New Jersey's standout taco spots, which features Grub Hut's tacos and sliders right in town. The piece also highlights numerous other taquerias across the state, giving you ideas for local bites and road-trip-worthy taco adventures beyond Manville. 
• Week 6 Playoff Analysis: Bernards and New Providence fight for home games in North 2, while Hillside fights to get in, but Big Central may get shut out in the South (cjsportsradio.com) — Manville football fans are part of the playoff picture as Hillside's remaining schedule includes a key matchup against Manville, with those results likely affecting postseason berths. The article breaks down North and South Group 2 standings, explaining which Big Central Conference teams are fighting for home games or just trying to get into the bracket.
• Peter Bromberg, Director of Somerset County Library System of New Jersey to Retire Dec. 1 (TAPinto.net) — Manville library users are affected as Somerset County Library System director Peter Bromberg plans to retire Dec. 1, while the system that serves Manville navigates ongoing controversy over Somerville's branch closure. County officials have named an acting director and will launch a search for new leadership, which could influence future services and priorities across all member communities.
📸 Around Manville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manville
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★ Featured events ★
- 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge →
Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Rd, Warren
10:00 am - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation
11:00 am - Individualized ESL Classes
Manville branch -
10:00 am - Family Storytime
Manville branch - Community Room
11:00 am - Pokémon Party
Manville branch - Community Room
3:00 pm - Baby Storytime
Manville branch - Community Room
10:30 am - Homeschool Hangout
Manville branch - Community Room
2:00 pm - Kids' Crochet Club
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
4:00 pm - Recreation Committee Meeting →
Manville Borough, NJ Calendar Manville, NJ 08835
6:00 pm - Individualized ESL Classes
Manville branch -
10:00 am - Better Than a Psychic: Advice & Readings with Shannon →
Sunnyside Gifts, 284 Triangle Road, Suite 1, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844
12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday November 14
📣 Manville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Somerville Public School District posted a job opening for Cafeteria Aide in Somerville. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Bound Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Somerville
- Somerville Firefighters Honor Century-Old Tradition, Will Muster for Inspection and Parade Oct. 10 (TAPinto.net)
- Public Notice - Change of Board Meeting Start Time (TAPinto.net)
- Somerville Circle housing lawsuit dismissed, but fight may return (mycentraljersey.com)
Bridgewater
- Sulfamag Safety Alerts, Recalls & Warnings (drugs.com)
Middlesex
- Middlesex Police Issue Warning Over Fire Department Activity (patch.com)
Ok Manville! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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