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🌱 Patch AM: Red Bank Man Broke Into Home, Exposed Himself To Child, Prosecutor Says

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What's up Red Bank! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Red Bank man charged after disturbing break-in involving child in Little Silver
  • Where to catch 140+ free PorchFest performances across Red Bank
  • How a Red Bank gym became a wedding venue overnight

Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Red Bank Man Broke Into Home, Exposed Himself To Child, Prosecutor Says (patch.com) — Red Bank readers are being alerted that a 23-year-old borough resident has been charged after allegedly entering a Little Silver home, partially nude, and exposing himself in a child's bedroom before being restrained by the homeowner. Prosecutors say he faces burglary, child endangerment and lewdness charges, remains in custody pending a detention hearing, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may know more about his activities.
   

2. 140+ Acts Set to Take the Stage as Red Bank Porchfest Returns Oct. 3 (tapinto.net) — Red Bank residents can enjoy a free, town-wide PorchFest this Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 6 p.m., featuring more than 140 local acts performing on porches across the borough. If rain hits, everything shifts to Sunday, Oct. 4, same hours. You can still sign up as a musician, porch host, or volunteer through the event website.
   

3. Red Bank gym says 'I do' after nor'easter nearly ruins couple's wedding (news12.com) — A Red Bank fitness club, Life Time Middletown–Red Bank, rescued a local couple's wedding after a nor'easter made their outdoor venue unusable just a day before the ceremony. Staff quickly transformed the club's lounge into a full wedding space, allowing the Highlands couple to celebrate with their guests and leaving the bride deeply grateful for the support of her Red Bank workplace community.
   

4. County honors RBR's Dr. Louis Moore for selection as Superintendent of the Year (themonmouthjournaleastern.com) — Red Bank Regional High School Superintendent Dr. Louis Moore has been named Monmouth County's 2026–27 Superintendent of the Year, earning formal recognition from the County Commissioners. Moore, appointed in 2016, oversees a district of about 1,300 students. The high school, based in Little Silver, serves teens from Red Bank, Little Silver, and Shrewsbury, so his leadership directly shapes local classrooms and programs.
   

5. UMC Appoints Bob Peterson as Interim President & CEO (citybiz.co) — United Methodist Communities, which operates The Wesleyan senior residence in Red Bank, has appointed Bob Peterson as interim President and CEO following Mark Lenhard's resignation. Peterson, formerly the organization's CFO, helped guide recent growth and technology initiatives. His promotion is meant to ensure stability and continued investment across UMC's New Jersey communities, including services for older adults in Red Bank.
   

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Ok Red Bank! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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