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🌱 Patch AM: How Matawan’s Huskies earned Shore Conference Team of the Week honors
And on the Matawan Patch calendar - New Website Connects New Jersey Residents with a Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer

Good day Matawan! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Matawan's Huskies earned Shore Conference Team of the Week honors
Also on today's calendar: New Website Connects New Jersey Residents with a Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 65.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• OIB Ortho/Joe Leone's Week 1 Shore Conference Football Team of the Week: Matawan (shoresportsinsider.com) — Matawan's high school football team has been named Shore Conference Team of the Week after an emotional 18–12 win over Raritan, highlighted by big plays on offense and defense. The recognition includes a commemorative game ball and a $500 pasta party gift card, and comes as the community continues honoring legendary former coach Barry Rizzo's legacy.
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📸 Around Matawan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matawan
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - AAUW Used Book Sale →
69 Kings Hwy, Middletown Township
10:00 am - 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530,
11:00 am - Exit 117 Monthly Sports and Pokémon Card Expo! →
Raritan High School, 419 Middle Rd, Hazlet
9:00 am - New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Brookdale Comm College →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
9:00 am
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 28
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Other local events
- Woman's Club Of Matawan Information Meeting →
Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson St, Matawan
10:30 am - Lakeside Dining at Lake Lefferts: A Salute, Kobi Reese, Geekery Trivia →
Ravine Dr, Matawan
5:30 pm - Luncheon & Games →
Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson St, Matawan
11:00 am - Matawan Community Blood Drive →
Most Holy Redeemer, 133 Amboy Rd, Matawan
12:30 pm - Twelfth Annual Jessica Uveges LoNigro Community Blood Drive →
Old Bridge High School Grade 9 Center/Cafeteria, 4207 County Rd 516, Matawan
8:30 am - Lakeside Dining at Lake Lefferts: Aby's Mexican Restaurant and Acoustic Madness →
Ravine Dr, Matawan
5:30 pm - Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
12:00 pm - YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services Passport to Wellness Open House →
166 Main St, Matawan
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Friday September 25
📣 Matawan Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Matawan PatchAM possible:
- Brookdale Community College — (732) 224-1857
- Frank and Cynthia — (732) 672-0272
- Epic Dayz — (732) 952-2400
- Jersey Medical Care — (732) 707-4100
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone looking to adopt a kitten ..
her mom left her at a young age and I have a dog that doesn't like cats so I can't keep her unfortunately. She's going to be a really cool looking… (Nextdoor Strathmore Square)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Old Bridge. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Store Environment Team Member in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Keyport
- Keyport to Hold 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance at Waterfront (tapinto.net)
- Route 35 crash adds to heavy Labor Day Shore traffic. Here's what Drivers should expect. (rollingout.com)
- Elite Sports PT Shore Conference Boys Soccer Scoreboard: Tuesday, September 8 (shoresportsinsider.com)
Hazlet
- Cloverdale Farm shifts into quiet late-summer days (app.com)
Holmdel
- Holmdel Fire & Rescue to Unveil New September 11 Memorial Ahead of 25th Terror Attack Anniversary (tapinto.net)
- Fast times, dominant teams lead standout performances in N.J. XC's opening weekend (nj.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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