🌱 Patch AM: How Matawan’s late rally fell just short in CJ Group 3

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In today's newsletter:

• How Matawan’s late rally fell just short in CJ Group 3

Also on today's calendar: Perth Amboy Greek Festival By the Bay Returns May 29–31, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a passing shower, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Nalducci Strikes Out 10 as Brick Memorial Knocks off Matawan in CJG3 Tournament (shoresportsinsider.com) — Matawan’s softball team was edged 3–2 at home by Brick Memorial in the first round of the Central Jersey Group 3 state tournament, ending a late comeback bid sparked by a two-run homer. Junior pitcher Avery Nalducci struck out 10 Huskies as Brick Memorial advanced to face Northern Burlington in Thursday’s sectional quarterfinals.    

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📸 Around Matawan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matawan

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 29

• Perth Amboy Greek Festival By the Bay Returns May 29–31, 2026 →
  St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 41-47 Wisteria St, Perth Amboy
  5:00 pm
• Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe →
  Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, New York
  7:30 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Your Guide to Hernias & Life After Surgery, Free Virtual Webinar →
  Free Virtual Webinar,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 27

• Aberdeen Township Zoning Board Meeting →
  Aberdeen Township Municipal Court, 1 Aberdeen Square, Aberdeen Township
  6:00 pm
• Matawan Borough's 5th Annual Main Street Blues & Cruise Night →
  Main Street, Main St, Matawan
  6:00 pm
• Aberdeen Township Planning Board Meeting →
  Aberdeen Township Municipal Court, 1 Aberdeen Square, Aberdeen Township
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Madison Park PTA - BOGO Bookfair for Students
  Old Bridge Township Public Schools, 4207 Highway 516, Matawan
  8:00 am
• JSMS - BELMAR FISHING TRIP
  Old Bridge Township Public Schools, 4207 Highway 516, Matawan
  8:00 am
• Meg Whalen with Joe McGuth →
  MJ's at Buttonwood Manor, 845 NJ-34, Matawan
  6:00 pm

Friday May 29

• Memorial - Color Run
  Old Bridge Township Public Schools, 11 Ely Ave, Laurence Harbor
  4:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Matawan Borough Annual Kids Fishing Derby & BBQ →
  Lake Lefferts Fishing Spot, Matawan
  10:00 am
• Lemonade Stand hosted by Rachel & Fallon →
  96 Freneau Ave, Matawan
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fresh, Local, Organic: Join Our 2026 CSA Season —Therese Liffey Read on Patch

• Does anyone have recommendations for a reliable company or contractor to renovate a backyard deck?
  Looking for quality work and good pricing. Please let me know if there’s a charge to get quoted. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Old Bridge)

• Keyport Board of Education posted a job opening for Custodian in Keyport. Apply here.
• SBH Health System posted a job opening for 01839 Assistant Store Manager in Hazlet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Miami Marlins at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions (app.com)

Middletown

• Suicide Awareness Walk Will Be This Sunday In Middletown (patch.com)
• Monmouth Republican Lawmakers Criticize Sherrill For Trying To Enter Delaney Hall On Memorial Day (patch.com)
• Water Main Break Shuts Down Middletown-Lincroft Road (patch.com)

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Ok Matawan! 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: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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