Community Corner
🌱 Why was a Colts Neck police sergeant suspended over an alleged theft?
Be sure to catch Ranney School Fall Open House on the Colts Neck Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Colts Neck? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why was a Colts Neck police sergeant suspended over an alleged theft?
Also on today's calendar: Ranney School Fall Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Windy; a little morning rain, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Strong winds; cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
- Thursday: Very windy; remaining cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/21/2026 (insidernj.com) — Colts Neck residents should know that a local police sergeant has been suspended in connection with a reported theft, according to the Monmouth Journal. The broader briefing also touches on Monmouth County's completed tax mapping and a wide range of political, environmental, and infrastructure developments across New Jersey that could indirectly affect local life.
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📸 Around Colts Neck
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Colts Neck
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★ Featured events ★
- Ranney School Fall Open House →
235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- The Barn at Laird located at Triple L Farms(Colts... →
The Barn at Laird, 164 Laird Rd, Colts Neck
7:00 pm - The Barn at Laird located at Triple L Farms Bridal Show →
The Barn at Laird, 164 Laird Rd, Colts Neck
7:00 pm - The Barn at Laird located at Triple L Farms(Colts Neck NJ) →
The Barn at Laird, 164 Laird Rd, Colts Neck
7:00 pm - Joint MCBA & Monmouth Bar Association Oktoberfest Networking Event →
Source Farmhouse Brewery, 300 Highway 34, Colts Neck
6:00 pm - Barnegat Varsity Football @ Colts Neck →
Colts Neck High School, 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck
6:00 pm - GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk →
Colts Neck NJ - Garage Sale - Preparing to Move, The "Stuff" Must Go! →
216 Sycamore Ave, Freehold
8:00 am - Rock and Wine at 4JG's →
4 JG's Orchard & Vineyard, 127 Hillsdale Road, Colts Neck
12:00 pm - Golf 2026: Annual Signature Golf Event →
Location The Colts Neck Golf Club 50 Flock Road, Colts Neck, NJ 50 Flock Road Colts Neck NJ 07722, 50 Flock Road, Colts Neck
2:00 pm - Freehold Boro Girls Varsity Soccer @ Colts Neck →
Colts Neck High School, 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck
4:00 pm - Toms River South JV Football @ Colts Neck →
Colts Neck High School, 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
📣 Colts Neck Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Police officer causes negligent car crash off School Road West, Marlboro NJ. Victim Toyota Rav 4 Gry
I was a witness to the accident and made a statement to the police in Marlboro NJ around 12:45-12:50. I am willing to testify for the victim as a... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Encompass Health posted a job opening for Cook in Eatontown. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Shrewsbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colts Neck here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincroft
- Brunch in Lincroft, why Tatum's Table stands out (nj1015.com)
- High Technology named No. 1 STEM High School in the Country (tworivertimes.com)
- NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Halloween Mulit-Day Events (newjerseyisntboring.com)
Holmdel
- New No. 3, 4 and 5 teams move up in the Shore Conference Football Top 20 (app.com)
- Rolling Thunder NJ Ride Honors Veterans in Roselle (tapinto.net)
Freehold
- NJ Sunflower Festivals Among Best In The U.S., Ranking Says (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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