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You won’t want to miss Perth Amboy Greek Festival By the Bay Returns May 29–31, 2026 on the Matawan Patch calendar

Thursday May 28th Patch AM

Hello Matawan! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Boy on bike critically hurt in major Matawan intersection crash
  • How a Matawan-hosted playoff duel ended in a 1-0 nail-biter

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

Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; breezy, nice, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Matawan Boy On Bicycle Hit By Truck Tuesday (patch.com) — Matawan residents are being urged to come forward with any information after a boy riding a BMX-style bicycle was critically injured when a moving truck struck him at Broad Street and Route 34 Tuesday afternoon. The crash shut down the busy intersection for hours, and Matawan police, county prosecutors, and collision experts are actively investigating while withholding further details because the victim is a juvenile.    

• Dunleavy dazzles, Old Bridge blanks East Brunswick in CJG4 playoff opener (nj.com subscription) — A Central Jersey Group 4 baseball playoff opener held in Matawan saw top-seeded Old Bridge edge East Brunswick 1-0 behind a dominant outing from pitcher Blake Dunleavy. The neutral-site game advances Old Bridge to a home quarterfinal against Freehold Township. Matawan fans hosted a tight, pitching-focused matchup with just one run scored.    


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  • Fresh, Local, Organic: Join Our 2026 CSA Season —Therese Liffey Read on Patch
  • Complete Care at Madison posted a job opening for Activity Aide in Matawan. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Statement wins and MVPs from the first day of the NJSIAA softball tournament (nj.com)
  • Testing starts at feared cancer cluster dump. We couldn't get in, so we sent a drone. (nj.com)
  • These 7 Mom And Pop Diners In New Jersey Have Food So Good They Should Be Famous (takingthekids.com)

Hazlet

  • Houlihan leads Raritan past Ocean Township in CJG2 opening round (nj.com)

Marlboro

  • Marlboro Diner in Jew Jersey Crowned the Undisputed Queen Of American Comfort Food – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
  • Here's what led 'foodie' couple to open Paris Baguette in Long Branch (app.com)

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: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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