🌱 How a Union Beach case is reshaping New Jersey’s pardon rules
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Union Beach case is reshaping New Jersey’s pardon rules
- How rising gas prices are hitting one Union Beach business owner
Also on today's calendar: PIPPIN.... May 8 - May 17, 2026 and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Clemency to mom who burned kids alive sparks pardon reform bills (app.com) — A controversial clemency decision involving a Union Beach woman convicted in her children’s deaths has prompted new bills to tighten and publicize New Jersey’s pardon process. Lawmakers want more transparency, victim notification, and registration of paid advocates who seek clemency, aiming to limit behind-the-scenes influence on future governors’ decisions. 
• Gas prices squeeze shore trips as Memorial Day weekend approaches (6abc.com) — A Union Beach construction business owner says rising fuel prices are cutting into his bottom line as Memorial Day shore travel ramps up. The report looks at how higher gas costs are changing trip plans, daily driving habits, and budgeting for Jersey Shore getaways, while offering general tips on finding cheaper fuel and planning routes more efficiently.
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PIPPIN.... May 8 - May 17, 2026 →
Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan
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Spring Garden Days Plant Sale →
4000 Kozloski Rd, Freehold
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The Exit 117 Sports Cards, Memorabilia & Pokemon Show →
Raritan High School, 419 Middle Rd, Hazlet
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Friday May 15
Sunday May 17
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Other local events
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CS Softball @ Keansburg
Keyport Public School District Keyport, NJ 07735
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CS Baseball @ Keansburg
Keyport Public School District Keyport, NJ 07735
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HS Softball vs New Egypt
Keyport Public School District Keyport, NJ 07735
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HS Baseball vs RBR
Keyport Public School District Keyport, NJ 07735
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CS Baseball @ Ranney
Keyport Public School District Keyport, NJ 07735
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HS Baseball @ Asbury
Keyport Public School District Keyport, NJ 07735
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CS Baseball vs Ranney
Keyport Public School District Keyport, NJ 07735
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HS Baseball @ Roselle Park
Keyport Public School District Keyport, NJ 07735
6:00 pm
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Tuesday May 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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TJD Sports: Youth Pickleball 3-5 →
Middletown, NJ Calendar, Tindall Road, Middletown
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Lacrosse: Boys Varsity vs. Barnegat (Home)
Holmdel High School Roggy Field
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Baseball: JV vs. Monmouth Reg. H.S. (Home)
Holmdel High School Field - JV Baseball
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Baseball: Varsity vs. Monmouth Reg. H.S. (Home)
Holmdel High School Field - Varsity Baseball
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Wednesday May 6
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🗞 Nearby News
Hazlet
- Autism Acceptance: Kumon of Hazlet Supports Individualized Learning for All Students (tapinto.net)
- Season's first fluke landed, surf remains chockful of striped bass (northjersey.com)
Keyport
- Made in New Jersey: 3BR Distillery blends New Jersey craft with a revolutionary past (news12.com)
- Northeast: 2026 Top Tasting Rooms (craftspiritsmag.com)
Middletown
- Brian Williams: Bio And Career Highlights (boredpanda.com)
- Ranney pitcher who became core player stars in Monmouth Tournament final (northjersey.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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