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🌱 Patch AM: Red Bank Prepares For Incoming Nor'easter
Spotted on the Red Bank calendar: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families

Good morning Red Bank! 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:
- How Red Bank is getting storm-ready for this weekend's nor'easter
- How a Red Bank grief nonprofit is helping one widower keep walking
- Why Red Bank is hitting pause on energy-hungry data centers
Also on today's calendar: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Rain; windy and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
- Sunday: Strong winds subsiding; rain, temps: high: 66, low: 60.
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Red Bank Prepares For Incoming Nor'easter (patch.com) — Red Bank officials and public works crews are busy clearing storm basins and drainage areas as a strong nor'easter is expected to impact the area through Saturday night. Residents are urged to assemble disaster supply kits, secure outdoor items, follow local alerts, and use flashlights instead of candles whenever possible. Local emergency contacts and outage reporting options are highlighted so Red Bank residents can respond quickly if conditions worsen.
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• A Husband Honors His Wife By Visiting The Boardwalks She Loved (tworivertimes.com) — An Oceanport widower found healing by walking 12 Jersey Shore boardwalks in memory of his late wife, then turning to Red Bank–based Stephy's Place for grief support. His story not only honors a beloved spouse but also shows how this local nonprofit's counseling groups can help neighbors navigate birthdays, anniversaries, and everyday life after loss.
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• New Jersey hits AI company with state's largest fine on a data center (costar.com) — Red Bank is among several New Jersey towns that have paused new data center construction, and now the state has hit an AI company with a record $1 million fine for unpermitted generators at its Vineland facility. For local residents, it highlights why town leaders are cautious about these energy-hungry facilities and how statewide rules and potential legislation could shape future projects near you.
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📸 Around Red Bank
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Red Bank
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★ Featured events ★
- Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
Virtual,
5:30 pm - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Tell-Tale Heart →
Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank
3:00 pm - Ranney School Fall Open House →
235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls
9:00 am - MCF's Fall for Conservation →
Navesink Country Club, 50 Luffburrow Ln, Red Bank
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- 30th Annual Thrift Sale →
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 150 River Rd, Red Bank
9:00 am - AAUW Used Book Sale →
69 Kings Hwy, Middletown Township
10:00 am - ChiliFest benefiting MHA of Monmouth →
Hesse Community Center (outdoors) - 55 South Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ, 07716
5:00 pm - America's 250th Birthday Celebration Concert →
Monmouth County Library - Eastern Branch, Shrewsbury, 1001 NJ-35, Shrewsbury
2:00 pm - Dancing with Their Stars →
Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Dr, Farmingdale
6:00 am - Touch A Truck →
10 Drs James Parker Blvd, Red Bank
10:00 am - Aging, Caregiver, Disability & Veteran Services in Monmouth County →
Monmouth County Library - Eastern Branch, Shrewsbury, 1001 NJ-35, Shrewsbury
1:30 pm - Red Bank Family YMCA Community Celebration →
Proving Ground Waterfront Dining, 56 Shrewsbury Ave, Highlands
6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
📣 Red Bank Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Charts Don't Care How You Feel —Thomas Gabriel Read on Patch
- Looking for a reliable Floor Installer
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🗞 Nearby News
Shrewsbury
- Guest Experience Lead The Grove at Shrewsbury (lululemon.com)
- Coastal storm to bring flooding, intense winds to New Jersey, Delaware beaches (fox29.com)
Fair Haven
- League of Women Voters to host virtual forum for Fair Haven mayoral candidates (themonmouthjournaleastern.com)
- DWI Checkpoint Set to Start Friday Night (rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com)
- Senior continues to fill the net as N.J. No. 19 girls soccer team earns bounce-back win (nj.com)
Little Silver
- Little Silver Couple Honors Victims of a Flight They Nearly Boarded (tworivertimes.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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