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Good morning Manasquan! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How sewer overflows sent syringes onto Manasquan's beach
  • Can Manasquan's new-look passing game ride Kyle Dow to history?
  • Thinking about duct cleaning in Manasquan? Here's when it really matters.

Also on today's calendar: Moving Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Syringes On Manasquan Beach Came From Flooded Sewers, Were Not Dumped, State Says (patch.com) — Manasquan beachgoers learned that roughly 60 syringes found on the sand Saturday were likely washed in from flooded sewers after heavy rain, not dumped intentionally, according to state environmental officials. Residents described thousands of pieces of trash, volunteered to clean up, and the beach was closed for a day before reopening to swimmers on Sunday.
   

• 1 Thing to Know For Each of the Shore Conference's 42 Football Teams (shoresportsinsider.com) — Manasquan football fans have a big storyline this fall: senior quarterback Kyle Dow, now with a Division I offer from Stonehill, could become the Warriors' first D-I signal caller in nearly 25 years. A stronger passing attack will be crucial after graduating most of last year's offensive production, and this Shore-wide preview also sizes up every other conference rival.
   

• When Does Air Duct Cleaning Make Sense? A Homeowner's Practical Guide (ocnjdaily.com) — If you're weighing air duct cleaning in Manasquan, this guide explains when it's actually worth the money and when you can safely wait. It walks through signs of contamination, what a thorough service should include, and how to choose reputable providers so local homeowners avoid unnecessary upsells and focus on real HVAC problems.
   

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  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time in Spring Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manasquan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brielle

  • New Board Members Join Fulfill as Organization Expands Its Fight Against Hunger (insidernj.com)

Spring Lake

  • Jersey Shore residents take on Verizon over 5G towers (timesnewsnetworks.com)
  • Which NJ towns would be perfect backdrops for Hallmark movies? (wobm.com)
  • TAPinto Interview:  Neptune City Superintendent Dan Layton (tapinto.net)

Belmar

  • Monmouth Executive Airport to close runways for month-long repaving (app.com)
  • NewJersey Resources Corporation $NJR Shares Acquired by Algert Global LLC (marketbeat.com)

Ok Manasquan! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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