🌱 Patch AM: How Matawan’s Huskies honored Coach Rizzo with a statement win

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In today's newsletter:

• How Matawan's Huskies honored Coach Rizzo with a statement win
• Why a former cop's application to Matawan raised red flags

Also on today's calendar: Wine Country Weekends and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Matawan Honors Legendary Former Coach Barry Rizzo With Gritty Rivalry Win Over Raritan (shoresportsinsider.com) — Matawan High's Huskies honored legendary former coach Barry Rizzo with a gritty 18-12 home win over rival Raritan, just days after his passing. The game at Rizzo's namesake field featured big plays from Sean Euell, Zach Johnson, and Cayson Williams, and included a pregame moment of silence that tied today's team directly to Matawan's proud football tradition.
   

• Former Neptune Twp Officer Learns Fate After Lying On Job Application: Prosecutor (dailyvoice.com) — A former Neptune Township police officer has permanently lost his right to hold public office in New Jersey after prosecutors say he repeatedly lied about his criminal history and prior termination while applying to several departments, including Matawan. Local readers should know that his undisclosed NYPD past and domestic violence arrest surfaced during a Monmouth County investigation, highlighting how background checks affect hiring in nearby police forces.
   

📸 Around Matawan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matawan

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Wine Country Weekends →
  4JG Orchards & Vineyards, 127 Hillsdale Rd, Colts Neck
  12:00 pm
Friday September 11
• New Website Connects New Jersey Residents with a Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer →
  Stephen Jones, Esq 554 Lighthouse Ln Bldg 103, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861,
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• Garage Sale Sept 5 & 6 at 133 Church Street →
  133 Church St, Aberdeen Township
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• BOE AGENDA SESSION
  Old Bridge High School 4209 Route 516, Matawan, NJ 07747
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Woman's Club Of Matawan Information Meeting →
  Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson St, Matawan
  10:30 am
• Shepard PTA Back to School Bash
  Old Bridge Township Public Schools 4207 Highway 516, Matawan, NJ 07747
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Luncheon & Games →
  Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson St, Matawan
  11:00 am
Thursday September 17
• Matawan Community Blood Drive →
  Most Holy Redeemer, 133 Amboy Rd, Matawan
  12:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Twelfth Annual Jessica Uveges LoNigro Community Blood Drive →
  Old Bridge High School Grade 9 Center/Cafeteria, 4207 County Rd 516, Matawan
  8:30 am
Sunday September 20
• Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
  Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
  12:00 pm
Friday September 25
• YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services Passport to Wellness Open House →
  166 Main St, Matawan
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• anyone know of a reliable electrician to install recessed lights.
  prices i've been getting from companies are absurd. I would do myself but its a tight fit in the attic (Nextdoor Strathmore Square)

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead - Part-Time in Hazlet. Apply here.
• Teamwork Online posted a job opening for Prep Cook - PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Keyport

• Help with cancer screenings coming near toxic landfill site where case count tops 485 (nj.com)
• Open for Business in Monmouth recognizes business grand openings in August (einpresswire.com)
• Creative OPERAtions and 3BR Distillery serve up a "Distilled" version of Bizet's "Carmen" on September 18th (newjerseystage.com)

Hazlet

• Special Needs Resource Fair Coming To Hazlet (patch.com)

East Brunswick

• 3 South River Parks Damaged Within Days Of New Equipment Installation (patch.com)
• East Brunswick's Summer Grand Finale With Fireworks, Food Trucks, & More (patch.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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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