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🌱 Patch AM: How Long Branch’s new ocean pier is finally becoming reality
Spotted on the Long Branch calendar: Ranney School Fall Open House

Good morning Long Branch! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Long Branch's new ocean pier is finally becoming reality
Also on today's calendar: Ranney School Fall Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 74, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Long Branch Construction Underway on Ocean Fishing Pier With State Funding (wrat.com) — Construction is underway on a new, fully accessible ocean fishing pier in Long Branch, replacing the historic structure lost to fire in 1987. Largely funded by state and federal grants, the 550-foot pier near Laird Street Beach will feature seating, ocean views, and a T-shaped end, restoring a long-missing attraction on the city's waterfront.
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📸 Around Long Branch
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Branch
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★ Featured events ★
- Ranney School Fall Open House →
Ranney School, 235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Girl Dinner at Avenue →
Long Branch NJ
11:00 am - Behind the Bar Monday →
The Bar at Wave Resort, Long Branch
6:00 pm - Girl Dinner at Avenue →
Long Branch NJ
11:00 am - Moules & Brews →
Long Branch NJ
12:00 pm - Pet CPR & First Aid →
doggie sweets, 15 Morris Ave, Unit 119, Long Branch
7:00 pm - Karaoke with Giuseppe at Max's in Long Branch →
Max's Bar & Grill, 25 Matilda Terrace, Long Branch
7:00 pm - Nacho Ate Spiderman →
New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch
7:00 pm - Sunday Funday Karaoke at Nip-N-Tuck in Long Branch →
Nip n Tuck Bar & Grill, 23 Norwood Ave, Long Branch
2:00 pm - ME the Stage Play →
The Long Branch Church of God, 200 - 206 Garfield Ave, Long Branch
5:00 pm - Great Futures Gala →
Wave Resort, 110 Ocean Ave, Long Branch
7:00 pm - Haunted Beach Karaoke at McLoone's Pier House →
McLoone's Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Thursday October 22
📣 Long Branch Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Long Branch. Apply here.
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Manager (Saker NJ) Salary Range $22.50 - $23.50/hr in West Long Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Branch here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Long Branch
- Towson at Monmouth – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (October 03, 2026) (fubo.tv)
- Static Mattress Overlays Market Forecast to 2035, Driven by Pressure Injury Prevention and Aging Demographics (indexbox.io)
Eatontown
- Former IRS Agent Outlines Audit Defense and Tax Debt Relief Strategies (timesoftheislands.com)
Ocean
- Shore football star running back goes off for school record 371 rushing yards (app.com)
- Jersey Shore tacos: 5 to try (thedailyjournal.com)
- Turning Point restaurants raise $24,000 to support LADACIN Network (themonmouthjournaleastern.com)
Ok Long Branch! 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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