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🌱 Patch AM: Which Freehold nursing homes made Newsweek’s 2027 “best” list?
You won't want to miss Bridal At the American Hotel on the Freehold Patch calendar
Greetings Freehold! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Freehold nursing homes made Newsweek's 2027 "best" list?
Also on today's calendar: Bridal At the American Hotel and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 45.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Newsweek names New Jersey's best nursing homes for 2027 (njbiz.com) — Several Freehold facilities earn spots on Newsweek's 2027 "Best Nursing Homes" list, including Applewood Village, The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing, and Wedgwood Gardens Care Center. The statewide ranking reviews quality of care, satisfaction, and size, giving local families a data-backed starting point when comparing long-term care options for aging relatives in and around Freehold. 
📸 Around Freehold
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freehold
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★ Featured events ★
- Bridal At the American Hotel →
American Hotel, 18 E Main St, Freehold
9:00 am - Ranney School Fall Open House →
Ranney School, 235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls
9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Luminae Trio →
Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W Main St, Freehold
4:30 pm - Trivia Night | Dave & Buster's - Freehold NJ - TUE 730p @LeaderboardGames →
Dave & Buster's Freehold, 3710 U.S. 9, Freehold
7:30 pm - American Hotel Bridal Show →
American Hotel, 18 East Main Street, Freehold
7:00 pm - Fall Concert Series →
Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street, Freehold
7:30 pm - Pat Roddy at Downtown Freehold Concert Series →
Freehold Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street, Freehold
7:30 pm - Downtown Freehold Concert Series →
Freehold Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street, Freehold
7:30 pm - Winning With Condos →
Vincent's Italian Restaurant, 350 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold
11:45 am - Not Leaving Sober Trio →
The Cabin Restaurant, 984 New Jersey 33, Freehold
7:00 pm - Freehold Area CROP Hunger Walk 2026 →
The Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main Streeet, Freehold
1:30 pm - iPlay America's Trick or Treat Around the Park →
110 Schanck Rd, Freehold
5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 18
Friday October 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- They were so kind and sweet helping me through the difficult task of putting my 18 1/2 year old puppy to sleep.
Everyone in the hospital helped me get through it from the people behind the counter to the Vet and Vet techs. If I get another companion I will only… (Nextdoor Raintree) - Does anyone have a recommendation on a quality skilled nursing facility near Freehold?
My sister is 83 and is in a facility that I feel she is not being cared for as she should. Also if you know if they accept people with Medicaid and… (Nextdoor Hi Freehold)
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full Time in Freehold. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Freehold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freehold here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Behind This New Jersey Market's Barn Doors Is a Serious Food-Shopping Trip (newsbreak.com)
- Defense the difference as Manchester Township stops Keansburg (nj.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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