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Spotted on the Matawan calendar: Wine Country Weekends

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Hello again Matawan! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

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.
   

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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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