What's up Middletown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Early SAT and ACT Testing: Preparing for College Admission Success and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Andrew O.!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• High Technology High School Named No. 1 STEM High School In The Nation (patch.com) — Middletown residents can take pride that High Technology High School in Lincroft has been ranked the No. 1 STEM high school in the nation and the top high school in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report. Located in the Lincroft section of Middletown, the competitive Monmouth County Vocational School District program emphasizes engineering and joins several sister schools also recognized among the state's best.
• This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 18-24, 2026 (newjerseystage.com) — Music lovers in Middletown can catch an Indoor Summer Nights Singer-Songwriter Showcase at the Middletown Arts Center on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. The roundup also highlights other concerts across New Jersey that week and previews several late-August and early-September festivals and shows worth a short drive.
• WRs and TEs to watch in the Shore Conference in 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Shore Conference football fans get an early look at the wide receivers and tight ends expected to shine this fall, including standouts from Middletown North and Middletown South. Senior Owen Maguire steps into the top receiver role for South, while Danny Sigler returns as a key target for North after a breakout 2025 season.
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