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🌱 Patch AM: How a bomb threat disrupted Saturday morning at Matawan Regional High School
Also, don't miss Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families on the Matawan Patch calendar
What's up Matawan! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a bomb threat disrupted Saturday morning at Matawan Regional High School
- How Matawan's late mistakes decided this rivalry showdown Friday night
Also on today's calendar: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bomb threat investigated at high school in Aberdeen Township (newportdispatch.com) — Students and staff at Matawan Regional High School were evacuated Saturday morning after a bomb threat triggered a shelter-in-place and full police response in Aberdeen Township. Authorities searched the building and grounds, ultimately deeming the school safe and allowing everyone to return, while warning that anyone responsible will face serious prosecution. 
• No. 9 Middletown North football completes first half of season unbeaten (app.com) — Matawan High School's football team fell 21-6 to unbeaten Middletown North, extending the Lions' lead in a rivalry that dates back to 1936. The Huskies briefly closed the gap in the second half, but turnovers and missed opportunities stalled a comeback in this key Shore Conference matchup.
📸 Around Matawan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matawan
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★ Featured events ★
- Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
Virtual,
5:30 pm - BARKS and BOOS is COMING! →
A Salute Italian Restaurant & Bar, 74 Main St, Matawan
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Torah Tots →
Temple Shalom-Reform, 5 Ayrmont Ln, Aberdeen Township
9:30 am - ANNOUNCING A 4TH LOCATION FOR MONMOUTH MONDAY CONNECTIONS!!! →
The Burger Shop and More, 231 Main Street, Matawan - Lunch and Learn in the Sukkah →
Temple Shalom-Reform, 5 Ayrmont Ln, Aberdeen Township
12:00 pm - OG Achal Mehta Live (Sept 12) & Folkstar Hariom Gadhavi Live (Oct 3) Garba →
Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center, 4207 County Road 516, Matawan - Matawan Day Outreach →
Matawan NJ - Matawan Day Fall Festival 2026 →
Burrowes Mansion Museum, 94 Main Street, Matawan
12:00 pm - Matawan Day 2026 →
Main Street, Main St, Matawan
12:00 pm - Endless Summer Walk -- 30 miles -- Matawan to Asbury Park NJ →
Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station, Main St. & Atlantic Ave, Matawan - Blindness Awareness Month Community Outreach Fair →
Cheesequake State Park, Hooks Creek Lake Pavilion, 300 Gordon Rd., Matawan
1:00 pm - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
📣 Matawan Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Police officer causes negligent car crash off School Road West, Marlboro NJ. Victim Toyota Rav 4 Gry
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For Aberdeen Township Council on Wednesday, September 30 —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04558) in Matawan. Apply here.
- Alternate Ending Beer Co. posted a job opening for Expo (Food Expeditor) in Matawan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Keyport
- As layoffs pile up, Sherrill silent on economy (nj1015.com)
- Today's audio update: N.J. says cancer-causing toxins didn't come from dump, Christie considers third run for president (nj.com)
- Week 4 Thursday Night Football Game of the Week Presented by Sansone Jr's Kia (shoresportsinsider.com)
Hazlet
- NJ corrections officer charged in Hazlet teen fight (nj1015.com)
- SSI Football Report: Old Friends Face Off in Raritan-Marlboro 1st-Place Clash, Pt. Beach's Win Streak, and More (shoresportsinsider.com)
Holmdel
- Java Full-Stack Developer - Cynet Systems - Holmdel, NJ, US (dice.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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