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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to grab a spot in Middletown’s fall arts classes?

Make time for Open House Square Dancing on the Middletown Patch calendar

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Good morning Middletown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to grab a spot in Middletown's fall arts classes?
  • Which Middletown star just tied a school touchdown record?

Also on today's calendar: Open House Square Dancing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middletown Arts Center releases fall 2026 class schedule (themonmouthjournaleastern.com) — Registration is now open for the Middletown Arts Center's fall 2026 session, offering Middletown-area residents everything from youth STEM homeschool enrichment and ballet to adult painting, yoga, improv, and stand-up comedy. With classes at the Church Street facility and the Kings Highway Annex, locals can choose affordable programs for all ages, many led by experienced teaching artists and open to non-residents too.
   

• SSI Football Report: Montrell Carter Dazzles for Pinelands, TRN Star Injured and More (shoresportsinsider.com subscription) — Middletown football fans have plenty to cheer about, with Middletown South handing Freehold Township a loss while return ace Owen Maguire continues to shine, and Middletown North coach Steve Bush earning his 67th win as Lion Dan Sigler ties a school record with three touchdown catches. The broader Shore Conference roundup spotlights standout performances, injuries, and rising stars across neighboring schools.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
  • Oak Hill Academy Announces New Shared Leadership Structure for 20262027 School Year —Oak Hill Academy Read on Patch
  • Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Snack Shack BBQ! —Jeremy Samuelson Read on Patch
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Server - Holmdel Chili's in Holmdel. Apply here.
  • Landry's posted a job opening for Busser in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fair Haven

Red Bank

  • Hollywood Comes to Monmouth County: Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill in Red Bank for Major Netflix Film (tapinto.net)

Holmdel

  • Harvest Home Festival Sets Return To Holmdel: See Details (patch.com)

Ok Middletown! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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