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🌱 Patch AM: Tuesday Was First Day Of NY Waterway Back To Running Belford Ferry Service

Also, don't miss AAUW Used Book Sale on the Middletown Patch calendar

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Good morning Middletown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • NY Waterway reclaims Belford ferry route, restoring key Middletown commute link

Also on today's calendar: AAUW Used Book Sale and 10 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Andrew O.!

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tuesday Was First Day Of NY Waterway Back To Running Belford Ferry Service (patch.com) — Middletown commuters now have NY Waterway back at the Belford Ferry Terminal, with regular weekday and weekend service to Manhattan restored after a contentious contract battle. Riders can choose from multiple daily departures, new fare options, and free Midtown shuttle connections, following Monmouth County's decision to re-award the Belford route to NY Waterway based on lower costs.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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