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Good morning Lakewood! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lakewood's first responders are honoring 9/11's 25th anniversary
  • Why Lakewood's Town Square trees were removed to deter unhoused people
  • Lakewood crash that killed mom and child ends in 20-year sentence

Also on today's calendar: Avoid Elder Exploitation and Elder Trafficking and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakewood Township Marks The 25th Anniversary Of 9/11; Highlights Sacrifice Of First Responders (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood Township marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by lowering flags to half-staff and spotlighting the sacrifices of first responders, with local police, fire, and EMS chiefs sharing reflections. Their remarks stress educating younger residents, honoring fallen heroes, and reaffirming Lakewood's commitment to protect the community with the same selflessness shown on that day.
   

• Florida church halts meals, showers for the unhoused after county says outreach violates zoning (thecooldown.com) — Lakewood residents should know their town is cited nationally for removing trees from Town Square to discourage unhoused people from gathering there. That example is part of a broader look at how communities from Florida to New Jersey are clashing over where services and public spaces for people experiencing homelessness should exist, and who gets to make those decisions.
   

• Judge Decides Fate of Drunken Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mom and Child (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A drunk driver who sped through Lakewood and caused a 2025 crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison. The case, investigated by Lakewood police and Ocean County authorities, raised questions about prior releases after multiple DWIs and became part of a wider debate over bail and immigration policy.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday September 14
  • Ridgeway Elementary School - Back to School Night
    Manchester Township School District, 2861 Ridgeway Rd, Manchester Township
    5:00 pm
  • Back to School Night (Aldrich)
    Aldrich School Howell, NJ 07731
    6:00 pm
  • Zoning Board Of Adjustment →
    Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor, Howell
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 15
  • MTHS Back to School Night
    Manchester Township School District, 101 Hawks Wy, Manchester Township
    6:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
    An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Not the happiest of requested, but does anyone know any decent divorce attorneys that aren't SUPER expensive?
    Asking for another person. Thank you for any suggestions!! (Nextdoor Leisure Village)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in LAKEWOOD, NJ S11916 in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Retail/Seasonal Team Member/Stocking in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brick

  • 9/11 Widow From Brick Finds Hope After Loss (patch.com)
  • From subs to Sloppy Joes, here are some of New Jersey's top sandwiches (northjersey.com)
  • Lanes Mill Road worries worsen after 73 mph pursuit (starnewsgroup.com)

Toms River

  • Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Reflects on 25 Year Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attack (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Ok Lakewood! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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