🌱 Buying new construction Downbeach? See what inspectors are really finding.

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In today's newsletter:

• Buying new construction Downbeach? See what inspectors are really finding.

Also on today's calendar: Republican Candidate Night and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 67, low: 60.
• Thursday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Podcast – New Construction: $5M Shore Home Still Needs Inspection (downbeachbuzz.com) — If you're buying or building in Ventnor or nearby shore towns, this podcast recap warns that even $5 million new homes can hide serious problems despite passing municipal inspections. Local inspectors describe sewage leaks, unconnected AC lines, and untested HVAC systems, and explain why staged, pre-drywall inspections and better job-site oversight matter for Downbeach buyers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ventnor City

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Republican Candidate Night →
  Ventnor Community Room Newport Avenue,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Medicare with Confidence →
  Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Ventnor City Commission Meeting
  Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Book Time with Boomer →
  Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Binding Basics →
  Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
  5:15 pm
• Ventnor City Planning Board Meeting
  Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• College Admission Essay Help →
  Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Cheesecloth Ghosts →
  Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Pumpkin Painting →
  Atlantic County Library System / Somers Point Branch, 801 Shore Rd, Somers Point
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• CATurday →
  Pleasantville Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Pleasantville
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• College Transfer Fair →
  Atlantic City NJ
  10:00 am
• Tech Tuesdays & Thursdays →
  Katz JCC, 501 N Jerome Avenue, Margate City
  11:00 am
• Junior Youth Group →
  950 Tilton Rd # 108, Northfield
  6:00 pm
• Junior Youth Group | 1st Tuesday →
  950 Tilton Road, Suite #108, Northfield
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Ventnor City. Apply here.
• Mastro's Restaurants posted a job opening for Food Runner in Atlantic City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ventnor City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Margate City

• Nonna-Approved Italian at the Jersey Shore: Saltwater & Family Recipes (njlifestylemag.com)

Atlantic City

• Atlantic City casinos honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month (breakingac.com)
• Schools (breakingac.com)
• NJ.com Football Top 20 for Oct. 4: It all starts at the top with 18 teams changing positions (nj.com)

Ocean City

• Teen Charged In Fatal DUI Crash In Cape May Co.: Prosecutor (patch.com)
• Ocean City Sets Fall Block Party, More In October (patch.com)
• Here's How Ocean City Beaches Fared During Recent Nor'easter (patch.com)

Ok Ventnor City! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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