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You won't want to miss 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the Freehold Patch calendar

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Hi there, Freehold! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Freehold Borough man convicted in long-running child sexual assault case
  • What Freehold Borough residents should know about recent water testing lapses
  • What care can you now get at Freehold's new wellness center?

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Freehold Man Sexually Assaulted Child For Years, Jury Rules (patch.com) — A Freehold Borough man has been convicted of multiple sexual offenses against a child, following a weeklong trial in Monmouth County Superior Court. Freehold Borough Police led the investigation, and sentencing is scheduled for December, when he faces a lengthy prison term and lifetime sex offender requirements under New Jersey law.
   

2. Important Information About Your Drinking Water (freeholdboroughnj.gov) — Freehold Borough's water department is notifying residents that required monitoring for two contaminants, DBCP and Ethylene Dibromide, was not fully completed during the 2023–2025 cycle. Officials say there is no emergency and recent samples were below limits, but they've now submitted the necessary tests and are urging customers to share this information with others who use the water system.
   

3. New Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center opens in Freehold (roi-nj.com) — A new Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center has opened on Route 9 in Freehold, giving local residents one-stop access to primary care, lab work, imaging, and many specialty services. Using the same records system as HMH hospitals, the center aims to make routine checkups and coordinated care much easier to fit into busy schedules.
   

4. Unranked girls soccer team lands 4 2nd-half goals to take down top 20 rival (nj.com subscription) — Freehold soccer fans saw a wild opener as Manasquan rallied past Freehold Township, ranked No. 17 statewide, with four second-half goals to win 4–2 in town. Despite early leads and goals from Emily Ryszetnyk and Adele Moy, the Patriots fell to 0–2 as Manasquan's balanced scoring surge flipped the match late.
   

5. NJMEP Announces Keynote Speakers for 14th Annual 'MADE in NJ' Manufacturing Day (commercemagazinenj.com) — Freehold will host New Jersey's 14th Annual 'MADE in NJ' Manufacturing Day at iPlay America on October 2, 2026, bringing state leaders and industry experts to town. Local manufacturers and business owners can hear workforce and economic insights from Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, Dr. Nicol Nicola, and other key speakers while networking with statewide partners.
   

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  • New Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Freehold Brings Together Primary and Specialty Care —Jessica Cohen Nussman Read on Patch
  • Join in a Celebration of Unity and Community —YMCA of the Jersey Shore Read on Patch
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Freehold, New Jersey in Freehold. Apply here.
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Ok Freehold! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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