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🌱 How Sayreville is stepping up for its beloved Hotdog Man

Sayreville, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Sayreville is stepping up for its beloved Hotdog Man
  • Which Sayreville elementary schools topped the new 2026 rankings?
  • What does Sayreville’s Active Adult Center offer beyond Halloween fun?

Also on today's calendar: Flea Market and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Cooler with plenty of sun, temps: high: 60, low: 36.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sayreville rallying to help 'The Hotdog Man' (mycentraljersey.com) — A beloved Main Street hot dog vendor known as “The Hotdog Man” is facing mounting medical and long-term care bills, and his Sayreville family is asking former customers and Bombers fans for help. A GoFundMe has already raised several thousand dollars, and organizers hope locals will donate, share memories, and spread the word throughout the community.
   

2. Truman, Eisenhower Lead the Way in Sayreville as U.S. News Releases 2026 Elementary School Rankings (TAPinto Raritan Bay) — Sayreville parents can now see how each borough elementary school stacks up in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings, with Truman and Eisenhower leading the local pack. The story breaks down proficiency rates, student‑teacher ratios and enrollment, helping families compare options across all five Sayreville schools and Madison Park against district and statewide performance.
   

3. Sayreville Active Adult Center Welcomes 250 for Annual Halloween Party (TAPinto Raritan Bay) — Sayreville seniors packed the Active Adult Center on Main Street for Wednesday’s annual Halloween party, joined by the mayor, councilmembers and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. Beyond the costumes and music, the center offers year‑round classes, social events, meals, transportation and support services that local residents 60 and older can tap into right now.
   

4. Greater Middlesex Championship 2026 (milesplit.com) — Greater Middlesex Championship cross-country results show several strong performances from Sayreville High runners, including top-20 varsity finishes and solid times across girls and boys races. Sayreville’s teams placed mid-pack overall, giving local athletes a benchmark as they prepare for the rest of the fall season and future meets.
   

5. South Brunswick Artists Elene Labadze, Margot Rusudan Pipia and Julia Valdata Featured in Middlesex College's Student Showcase Art Exhibit (TAPinto South Brunswick) — A Sayreville artist, Priya Sadowski, is among the Middlesex College students and alumni whose work is featured in the new Student Showcase exhibit at Chambers Hall in Edison. The show highlights creative talent from across Middlesex County, giving Sayreville residents another nearby venue to see local artists’ work and explore the college’s vibrant arts community.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 22
  • Memorial - Book Fair
    Alan B Shepard Elementary School, 33 Bushnell Road, Old Bridge
    8:00 am
    • Friday October 23
  • SCHIRRA PTA FALL FEST TRUNK OR TREAT
    Alan B Shepard Elementary School, 1 Awn St, Old Bridge
    5:30 pm
  • Cars, Cues & Cocktails →
    Rush Hour : Billiards Bar, 960 US-9, South Amboy
    6:00 pm
  • Shepard PTA Trunk or Treat
    Alan B Shepard Elementary School, 33 Bushnell Rd, Old Bridge
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Sayreville, NJ Public Schools posted a job opening for Anticipated Night Custodian (2) - High School in Sayreville. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Retail Stock Support in Old Bridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sayreville here.

Ok Sayreville! 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: "What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory?" — da brie (Thank you Pam W. for sending it in!)
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