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And on the Red Bank Patch calendar - Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know

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Good day Red Bank! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Red Bank schools beat New Jersey's average attendance by nine points
  • Which Red Bank restaurants are serving special menus during Restaurant Week?
  • Red Bank schools' attendance crushes the state average—here's by how much

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Red Bank Schools Achieve 95% Attendance Rate, Outperforming New Jersey Average (TAPinto.net) — Red Bank Borough Public Schools report a standout 95% student attendance rate, well above New Jersey's 86% statewide average, highlighting strong engagement in local classrooms. District leaders credit welcoming school climates, close family partnerships, and the "Red Bank Borough is Best in America" philosophy for keeping students eager to show up and learn every day.
   

• Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Returns This Fall: See Participating Locations (patch.com) — Red Bank food lovers can look forward to Jersey Shore Restaurant Week from Nov. 6–15, when local spots like Bombay River, Street Kitchen Pub, Patrizia's of Red Bank, 26 West on the Navesink, and more will offer three-course menus at set prices. With special wine and food events sprinkled along the shore, it's a prime chance to try new Red Bank favorites.
   

• Daily Clips 10/8/2026 (njsba.org) — Red Bank Borough Public Schools report an impressive 95% student attendance rate, well above New Jersey's 86% statewide average. The figure appears in a statewide education news roundup, underscoring how consistently local students are showing up for class and hinting at strong engagement across the district.
   

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Little Silver

  • This lobster cutlet is going viral on social media. Here's where to find it in New Jersey (news12.com)

Ok Red Bank! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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