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Also check out Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families on the Point Pleasant Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How could 16 new townhouses change life near Heritage Park?
  • What new projects and math changes are coming to Point Beach schools?
  • When is Boo at the Boardwalk returning to Jenkinson's this October?

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Residents voice concern over proposed townhouses (starnewsgroup.com) — Point Pleasant residents packed the municipal building to challenge a proposed 16-unit townhouse project near Heritage Park, citing traffic, flooding, and neighborhood character concerns. The zoning board raised questions about height, parking, and fit with single-family goals, and continued the developer's testimony to its December 9 meeting before any final vote.
   

2. Point Beach schools begin new year (starnewsgroup.com) — Point Pleasant Beach families are starting the new school year with steady enrollment, a smooth opening, and a renewed push to boost math achievement. Local officials outlined plans for a new team performance center, updated high school math courses, and celebrated strong graduation-pathway results, while also noting the financial boost from tuition students that helps support district programs.
   

3. Jenkinsons Boardwalk In Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey History (wobm.com) — Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach is gearing up for its popular Boo at the Boardwalk Halloween celebration, running October 17, 18, 24, and 25. Alongside a look back at the boardwalk's 100-year history, the piece highlights family-friendly trick-or-treating, discounted rides, live shows, and activities that make it a major fall draw for local residents.
   

4. Repasky's hat trick powers Point Pleasant Boro to shutout win (nj.com subscription) — Point Pleasant Boro field hockey fans have reason to celebrate after Kylie Repasky's hat trick and assist powered a dominant 4-0 road win over Ocean Township. With strong support from teammates and a combined shutout in goal, Boro controlled possession and outshot their opponent 10–1, signaling real momentum early in the season.
   

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