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🌱 How worried should Keyport families be about the Aeromarine landfill?

Keyport, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Keyport! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How worried should Keyport families be about the Aeromarine landfill?
  • How much care can Keyport students get without leaving school?

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Jersey father with leukemia is leading the fight over a landfill blamed for cancer fears (thecooldown.com) — Keyport residents are rallying outside neighbor Sal Liguori’s home, pressing officials for answers about possible contamination from the nearby Aeromarine landfill and a suspected local cancer cluster. A preliminary study suggests higher cancer rates near Keyport and Union Beach, while the borough, state DEP, and federal representatives review testing and discuss expanded access to cancer screenings.
   

• School-based nurse practitioner program helping Monmouth County students (roi-nj.com) — Keyport students are among about 1,450 children in Monmouth County getting easier access to medical care right in their schools through a nurse practitioner program. With new grant funding, the initiative continues to offer checkups, sick visits, and chronic-condition support during the school day, reducing missed class time and helping families avoid extra trips to the doctor.
   

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  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Keyport. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Keyport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Keyport here.

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Ok Keyport! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Keyport

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