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🌱 Patch AM: How Middletown South’s hot streak could impact Matawan’s title hopes
Coming up on the Matawan Patch calendar: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families

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In today's newsletter:
- How Middletown South's hot streak could impact Matawan's title hopes
Also on today's calendar: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
- Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Turning the Tide: No. 11 Middletown South Rallies Past No. 12 Manasquan for Third Straight Win (shoresportsinsider.com) — Matawan football fans should note Middletown South's surge, as the Eagles' latest comeback win over Manasquan keeps them on track for a possible Class B North title showdown that could hinge on their regular-season finale against Matawan. The story details Monday's muddy 21-17 victory, standout performances, and how the division race is shaping up.
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📸 Around Matawan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matawan
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★ Featured events ★
- Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
Virtual,
5:30 pm - 10% off Grooming appointments →
Ruffin' It Ranch, 134 CR-520, Marlboro Township
9:00 am - Lonestar →
URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
8:00 pm - BARKS and BOOS is COMING! →
A Salute Italian Restaurant & Bar, 74 Main St, Matawan
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Lunch and Learn in the Sukkah →
Temple Shalom-Reform, 5 Ayrmont Ln, Aberdeen Township
12:00 pm - Matawan Day Outreach →
Matawan NJ - OG Achal Mehta Live (Sept 12) & Folkstar Hariom Gadhavi Live (Oct 3) Garba →
Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center, 4207 County Road 516, Matawan - Matawan Day Fall Festival 2026 →
Burrowes Mansion Museum, 94 Main Street, Matawan
12:00 pm - Matawan Day 2026 →
Main Street, Main St, Matawan
12:00 pm - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm - Goods & Services Auction →
Trinity Church Matawan, 18 Ryers Ln, Matawan
6:00 pm - Woman's Club of Matawan Farm to Table Dinner - ALMOST SOLD OUT!!! →
Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson St, Matawan
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Matawan Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LWV Monmouth President Receives National Award $25,000 Grant "Pays It Forward" to LWVNJ Education Fund —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
- The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For NJ Congressional District 3 Monday, October 5, 2026 —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
- Alternate Ending Beer Co. posted a job opening for Barback in Matawan. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Merchandise Manager Part Time in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Keyport
- Keyport Waterfront Suffers Extensive Damage From Weekend Nor'easter (tapinto.net)
- Statewide awards for the 2010 N.J. field hockey season (nj.com)
- LIVE UPDATES: Gov. Sherrill warns of more flooding as nor'easter batters New Jersey (news12.com)
Hazlet
- Evidence of West Nile Virus Prompts Mosquito Spraying in the Area12 (tworivertimes.com)
Holmdel
- Check out these 23 Shore Football Stars from Week 4 of the 2026 season (app.com)
Ok Matawan! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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