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🌱 Patch AM: Monmouth County Welcomes 10 New Businesses In July
Spotted on the Freehold calendar: Watercolor Pencils

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In today's newsletter:
- Two new Freehold Township businesses spotlighted in county growth push
Also on today's calendar: Watercolor Pencils and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Monmouth County Welcomes 10 New Businesses In July (patch.com) — Freehold-area residents can check out two of Monmouth County's newest additions, MTJ Wellness Center and Woodhaven Design Center, both recently recognized through the county's Open for Business in Monmouth initiative. The program celebrated 10 July openings across several towns, while inviting more local businesses, including those in Freehold, to request county-supported ribbon cuttings and milestone recognitions.
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📸 Around Freehold
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freehold
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★ Featured events ★
- Watercolor Pencils →
Brookdale Community College - Lincroft Main Campus, ATC 101 Lecture,
10:00 am - Wednesday Night Bingo →
Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St, Freehold
5:30 pm - Golf for a Great Cause →
Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Dr, Farmingdale
9:30 am
Wednesday August 19
Monday September 28
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Other local events
- FBAC Open Mic Night — Downtown Freehold →
American Hotel, 18 E Main St, Freehold
6:30 pm - Andy Grammer →
East Freehold Showgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Rd, Freehold
7:00 pm - Princess Adventurers Brunch! →
The Bistro at iPlay America, 108 Schanck Rd, Freehold
11:00 am - Board of Education Meeting
Early Childhood Learning Center 384 W Main St, Freehold, NJ
6:30 pm - Blood Drive →
Freehold Twp Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plz, Freehold
10:00 am - Freehold Community Blood Drive - In Loving Memory of Gary Letizia →
Freehold EMS, 18 Spring St, Freehold
11:00 am - The Barber of Seville →
Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
2:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rob Magnotti at American Hotel →
American Hotel, 18 E Main St, Freehold
8:00 pm - New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield →
Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 20 NJ-33 Business, Manalapan Township
9:30 am - Board of Education Meeting
Early Childhood Learning Center 384 W Main St, Freehold, NJ
6:30 pm - Board of Education Regular Meeting held at Marlboro Memorial Middle
Marlboro Elementary School 100 School Road, West Marlboro, NJ 07746
7:00 pm - kids breakfast club →
Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US-9, Freehold
9:00 am
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Saturday September 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🪧 Patch Classifieds
- PinnacleFit Gym Named One of the Top 10 Gyms in Ocean County!
Jackson Township, NJ — PinnacleFit Gym is proud to announce that we have been voted one of the Top 10 Gyms in Ocean County! 🏆... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mr. Rooter Plumbing posted a job opening for Apprentice Plumber in Freehold. Apply here.
- Freehold Regional High School District posted a job opening for ANTICIPATED - Assistant Coach - Girls Basketball - Freehold Township High School in Freehold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freehold here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manalapan
- Utility Assistance Day Set In Monmouth County: See Details (patch.com)
Marlboro
- Moving Forward: 2026 Long Branch Football Preview (shoresportsinsider.com)
Colts Neck
- Howell Township Schools Ban Metal Water Bottles (wobm.com)
- A View From The Water At Manasquan Reservoir (jerseyshoreonline.com)
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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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