Good morning Matawan! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Virtual forum to question Aberdeen town council candidates Sept. 30
Also on today's calendar: Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virtual Forum For Aberdeen Town Council Election Sept. 30 (patch.com) — Matawan-area voters who live in Aberdeen will soon have a chance to hear directly from their town council candidates during a virtual League of Women Voters forum on September 30. Residents can submit questions in advance and watch Republican Matthew Braithwaite and Democrat Catherine Zavorskas outline their positions ahead of the November 3 election.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Police officer causes negligent car crash off School Road West, Marlboro NJ. Victim Toyota Rav 4 Gry I was a witness to the accident and made a statement to the police in Marlboro NJ around 12:45-12:50. I am willing to testify for the victim as a... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Snack Shack BBQ! —Jeremy Samuelson Read on Patch
Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Old Bridge, New Jersey in Old Bridge. Apply here.
Bass Pro Shops posted a job opening for Retail Manager - Overnight Task Team in Sayreville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Keyport
Shore Conference Football Offensive Players of the Week, Sept. 10-12 (nj.com)
Hazlet
County Will Spray For Mosquitoes Tuesday In Keansburg, Hazlet, Holmdel (patch.com)
New Jersey adds REAL ID appointment sites in Hazlet, Wallington (wchram.com)
SPHS Marching Tigers Start Their Season (tapinto.net)
Holmdel
Historic run headlines N.J.'s cross country's standout performances from Week 2 (nj.com)
Jerry Garcia Was an Underrated Composer—And This Symphony Proves It (thepopbreak.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!