🏖️ New Jersey History: On Oct. 26, 1777, Gen. David Forman arrived with Monmouth County militiamen at Red Bank on the Delaware River, answering George Washington’s urgent call for reinforcements. This was the Revolutionary War post in Gloucester County, not today’s Monmouth County borough.

Monday Motivation: “The first rule of your mind is, what you expect, you realize. So expect amazing things.” —Marisa Peer

Today’s Must Read: A roundup from our Sports Desk of Shore Conference victories this past week, as well as other championship-level sports achievements by Monmouth County schools. (See Full Article)

In today’s New & Tasty segment, we feature a New York Post article about the changes coming to Monmouth County due to Netflix and the film industry. It got our crew talking about how the world is changing because of AI and how our beloved Monmouth County is transforming before our eyes. We’re super excited about some of the changes, but others have us concerned. How are you feeling? Hit reply to drop us a note and let us know your thoughts.

365> Monmouth County voters can cast an early ballot at any of the county’s 10 designated locations through Sunday, Nov. 1. Hours are 10 am - 8 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am - 6 pm Sunday. (More)

365> Belford: County officials have given NY Waterway 30 days beginning Nov. 1 to meet its contractual obligations or face termination of its ferry-service agreement. The warning follows complaints about delays and a petition signed by 500 commuters. (More)

365> Freehold Township: SZA visited Foot Locker at Freehold Raceway Mall for a meet-and-greet tied to the debut of her VANSZA collaboration with Vans. The singer’s footwear collection is arriving at select stores this month. (More)

365> Avon-by-the-Sea: Drew and Paula Greeley and their son, Drew, completed a year-long, 7,000-mile voyage through North America’s interconnected waterways aboard their boat, Mary Lou. Their Great Loop journey included Canada, the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas. (More)

365> Manasquan: The borough will move forward with signs directing visitors to downtown parking, while stepping back from proposals for a business improvement district, business registration, parallel parking and bike lanes, and a parking garage. Officials will continue researching a trolley service. (More)

365> The Premiere at Monmouth in Eatontown broke ground last week and caught the attention of the New York Post as the “Hollywood of the East” takes shape. The 220-home community at the former Fort Monmouth includes 32 single-family homes and 188 townhomes, with sales anticipated to begin in late fall. (Interesting Read)

365> Belmar’s planning board approved a four-story, 48-apartment development that includes 10 affordable units and 94 parking spaces. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027 and finish in fall 2028. (More)

365> Viola, a new Italian restaurant, is planned for the former Front Street Trattoria space in Red Bank. Work is underway at the property, but an opening date has not been confirmed. (More)

365> Julia’s Coffee Co. opened in Red Bank by twin sisters Julia and Sydney Boel following their start as a mobile coffee business. (More)

365> Krispy Kreme doughnut chain has signed leases for two planned shops in Marlboro and at Seaview Square in Ocean Township. Opening dates have not been announced. (More)

TOP STORY> A roundup from our Sports Desk of victories this past week, as well as other championship-level sports achievements by Monmouth County schools. (See Full Article)

365> MAST senior Evan Shor is researching lobster transport conditions with NOAA scientist Andrij Horodysky in November. A new agreement gives Marine Academy of Science & Technology students access to NOAA’s Sandy Hook laboratory, where Shor will study how temperature changes and time out of water affect lobster metabolism and recovery. (More)

365> Three Ranney School students, Avi Rao of Tinton Falls and Hansen and Holt Wilson of Ocean Grove, have launched MyDaye AI, a free student scheduling platform. It combines coursework, activities, and personal calendars, with tools to break assignments into steps and find shared free time with friends. (More)

365> Thomas Sheehan of Rumson and Gabriella Abate of Manalapan each received a $25,000 Generation 9/11 Scholarship from the Barasch & McGarry Charitable Foundation. The awards support descendants of people who died from 9/11-related illnesses. (More)

365> A donation of 1,580 pumpkins by the Perricone Family Charitable Trust is bringing pumpkin patches to five district schools in Wall Township. The Wall Township Education Association is supporting activities that let students choose and decorate a pumpkin to take home. (More)