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Good morning Matawan! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Matawan's rising Huskies turn preseason hype into a Shore title?

Also on today's calendar: Moving Sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shore Conference Football 2026 Preseason Top 12 Rankings (shoresportsinsider.com) — Matawan's football team debuts at No. 10 in the Shore Conference preseason rankings, highlighted by standout receiver Cayson Williams and dual-threat quarterback BlairCarter Gagneron. With a seasoned core and rising college prospects, the Huskies are aiming to turn last year's breakthrough into a true Shore power run despite moving up into tougher Class B North competition.
   

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Holmdel

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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