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Coffee in hand, Red Bank? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two new Italian food destinations are putting Red Bank on the map
  • Can Red Bank Catholic turn its preseason No. 1 into another title?
  • Why Red Bank just ranked among New Jersey's safest towns for seniors

Also on today's calendar: Beautiful Estrangement: One Man Musical Journey and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seaside Park Police Gets a K9, New Pizza Spot in Red Bank, + More News You Missed at the Jersey Shore (thelocalgirl.com) — Red Bank food lovers have two new spots to watch: Pollara pizza is now open on Monmouth Street, and an all-day Italian café, Rallo Alimentari & Focacceria, is planned for Riverside Avenue in 2027. The wider Jersey Shore recap also highlights new businesses, quirky seagull-control efforts, a K-9 "Chief Happiness Officer," and several beach and tourism updates from nearby towns.
   

• Shore Conference Football 2026 Preseason Top 12 Rankings (shoresportsinsider.com) — Red Bank Catholic enters the 2026 Shore Conference football season as the preseason No. 1 team, with a loaded roster and expectations of another run to a Non‑Public B title. The rankings rundown highlights key returning stars, tough opening matchups, and rising contenders across the Shore, giving Red Bank fans a clear look at how their Caseys stack up this fall.
   

• Barnegat And Red Bank Named Safest NJ Shore Towns For Seniors (wobm.com) — Red Bank has been singled out as one of the safest Jersey Shore towns for seniors, thanks to its walkable downtown, medical facilities, and senior center. The piece explains how safety for older residents goes beyond crime, highlighting access to care, amenities, and everyday comfort while also listing other top-ranked New Jersey communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New York Blues Hall of Fame Artist Regina Bonelli Coming to Red Bank —G. Holly Read on Patch
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Red Bank. Apply here.
  • Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Shrewsbury - Kitchen Lead in Shrewsbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Red Bank here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shrewsbury

  • New Jersey E-Bike Sales Drop Up to 90%, ALSO Starts TM-B Shipments & Raises $150M, Accell Group Declared Bankrupt │ TWR Ep 97 (electricbikereport.com)

Fair Haven

  • Why are NJ kids back in school before Labor Day? Seriously, why? (nj1015.com)

Middletown

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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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