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🌱 What this week’s police promotions mean for Stafford’s future public safety

Stafford, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Stafford! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this week’s police promotions mean for Stafford’s future public safety

Also on today's calendar: June Events at the Mathis House and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stafford Swears In New Police Chief, Captains, Sergeants And Officers (patch.com) — Stafford Township has officially sworn in a new police chief, Russell Griffin, along with newly promoted captains, sergeants, and Class II officers, marking a major leadership transition for the department. Retiring Chief James Haldenwang praised Griffin and detailed the careers of several promoted officers, while Griffin pledged to keep a strong working relationship with township officials and remain deeply rooted in the community.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday June 2
  • Scholarship Night in the Auditorium
    Robert L Horbelt School Barnegat, NJ 08005
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday June 4
  • OneBarnegat Arts Festival
    Robert L Horbelt School Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Blvd, Barnegat, NJ 08005, USA
    5:00 pm
  • Historic Preservation Commission
    Stafford Township Council Meeting Room - 260 East Bay Avenue Manahawkin NJ 08050
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday June 6
  • Barnegat 2026 Summer Concerts →
    Barnegat Township Municipal Dock, 427 E Bay Ave, Barnegat
    6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Sininsky powers Southern into SJG4 semifinal -- Boys lacrosse recap (nj.com)

Surf City

  • Fire Tears Through Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant (patch.com)
  • Ship Bottom Balances Growth as DOT Traffic Changes Jam Island Flow (thesandpaper.net)

Lacey

  • Grief Supporting 'Wind Phone' Proposed At Lacey Park (patch.com)

Ok Stafford! 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: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stafford

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