TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Good Morning, Monmouth County! ☀️
🏖️ Monmouth History: On Oct. 20, 1988, a federal law authorized the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. Designed for motorists, the trail links historic communities, wildlife refuges, parks, and maritime landmarks to tell the story of the state’s coast.
Tuesday Thought: “Miracles happen every day. Change your perception of what a miracle is and you’ll see them all around you.”—Jon Bon Jovi
Today’s Must Read: Deal and Rumson appear in PropertyShark’s Top 100 Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes. Deal’s 07723 tied for No. 64 with a $2.65 million median sale price, while Rumson’s 07760 ranked No. 84 at $2.408 million. The rankings use completed residential sales from January through September. (See List)
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365> Asbury Park High School will celebrate its 100th anniversary Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 11 am. Plans include a community parade ending at the school stadium and a commemorative program. Admission is free, with a rain date of Oct. 25. (More)
365> Manasquan: Downtown construction has shifted into its next stages, with streetscape work continuing around Main Street and Route 71 after a portion of the underground utility work finished. A roundabout at Main, Broad, and South streets is tentatively scheduled for January 2027, with additional utility work expected to resume in March. (More)
365> Red Bank: The Galleria once housed the factory that made the first official Boy Scout uniforms. Monmouth Council for Scouting America recently returned to the former Sigmund Eisner Company building to honor that history, displaying original uniforms, canteens, sewing kits, and a 1919 Scout diary. (More)
365> Lincroft: Brookdale Community College has approved a workforce reduction covering 61 positions, including 20 existing vacancies, due to a projected budget deficit. Layoffs are scheduled in two rounds, effective Dec. 31 and June 30. (More)
365> Neptune City: The Grand Tavern’s Aishling Stevens is one of eight finalists for the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association’s 2026 Chef of the Year award. Stevens grew up in Allentown, and fellow finalist Joseph Sergentakis grew up in Manalapan. Public voting closes Friday, Oct. 23, with the winner to be announced Nov. 5. (More)
365> Marlboro: Baby Bat, the kitten rescued after darting from beneath a van at Team Car Wash, has been adopted. The former stray is settling into a new home. (More)
365> Monmouth Regional’s Dan Wendel was named the Giants’ Lou Rettino High School Coach of the Week after the Falcons reached 7-0 for the first time in school history. The Tinton Falls team beat previously undefeated Barnegat, 35-17, and will receive a $2,000 grant from the Giants Foundation and Gatorade. (More)
365> Forrestdale eighth graders in Rumson turned their school farm into a fall classroom for Deane-Porter preschoolers, helping the younger children grind apples and make cider. The STEM agriculture students also shared apple chips made from their harvest. (More)
365> Red Bank Primary and Middle schools earned EZ Ride Gold Awards for their Safe Routes to School work, including bike-skills classes, safety presentations, and walk-and-bike-to-school days. Red Bank Borough also received Gold recognition. (More)
365> Monmouth University’s men’s basketball team will appear twice on CBS Sports Network this season. The Hawks visit Drexel on Monday, Feb. 8, at 9 pm, then host Hofstra in West Long Branch on Monday, Feb. 15, at 8:30 pm. (More)
365> Red Bank Catholic’s Caseys United campaign has raised more than $11 million since late 2024. The campaign has entered its public phase and is the first major fundraising initiative of the independent Red Bank Catholic Foundation, which supports the school’s long-term financial future. (More)
365> Fall Mahjong Luncheon takes place at The Rum Runner in Sea Bright on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 11 am - 2 pm. Bring a group of three or four and your own tiles. Reservations include a light buffet for $30 per person, plus tax and gratuity. (More)
365> Pilgrim Baptist Church in Red Bank hosts a free Community Kids Day and Trunk-or-Treat Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon-3 pm. Activities include a costume parade, face painting, lunch, and health screenings. (More)
365> Halloween Magic brings a magic show, DJ music, games, and a costume parade to the Gables School gym in Neptune Township on Friday, Oct. 23, from 5:30-7 pm. The program is for children in pre-K through fifth grade, accompanied by a responsible adult. (More)
365> Asbury Park’s Senior Center hosts Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 30, from 10 am - 2 pm, with lunch, games, line dancing, a magician, and a 50/50 raffle. The event is open to Monmouth County seniors, with free rides for Asbury Park residents ages 60 and older. Register in advance at 732-988-5252. (More)
365> Spring Lake Heights’ Fall Festival fills Joseph E. Robertson Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 am - 4 pm with craft vendors, inflatables, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, and food trucks. An outdoor screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial follows at 7 pm. (More)
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Yesterday’s Only in Monmouth: The Allen House in Shrewsbury was built around 1710 as a summer residence for the wealthy Stillwell family of New York on land earlier acquired by Quaker Judah Allen. In 1754, it was sold to Josiah Halstead, who converted it into the Blue Ball Tavern—the town’s most noted tavern and a community hub for meetings, courts, and social life. After later serving as a doctor’s office, pharmacy, and general store, the house is now a museum operated by the Monmouth County Historical Association and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
