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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Good Morning, Monmouth County! ☀️
🏖️ Monmouth History: On September 9, 1968, Monmouth County officially dedicated Thompson Park in Lincroft, transforming 215 acres of the historic Brookdale Farm estate into one of the region's premier public parks following a bequest from the estate of pioneering New Jersey social reformer and political figure Geraldine L. Thompson.
Wednesday Wisdom: “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." — Coretta Scott King
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365> Holmdel: Fire & Rescue Company #2 invites residents to gather tomorrow evening, Sept. 10, for a dedication of its new September 11th Memorial at the firehouse, and to honor those who lost their lives. The dedication will follow the township’s 25th Anniversary ceremony, which begins at 6:30 pm at Town Hall. (More)
365> Middletown: Schools are seeking what they call Special Contracts as they plan their 2026–2027 club lineups and need educators and activity leaders to facilitate. (See Schools)
365> Hazlet: The township’s 2026 Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, with a rain date of Oct. 11. (Register)
365> Neptune: A group of residents is demanding a closer examination of school spending, arguing that taxpayers are shouldering rising costs while enrollment has declined and academic performance is a concern. (More)
365> Long Branch: The city is seeking special law enforcement officers for the 2027 season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There will be an open house at City Hall on Oct. 3 at 10 am. (More)
365> The Nest is open on Broad Street in Keyport. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch. (More)
365> Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck unexpectedly closed for a few days to film a Netflix movie starring Kevin Hart. (More)
365> Battleview Orchards in Freehold has been in the hands of the Applegate family since 1908, making it the oldest pick-your-own orchard in New Jersey. (More)
365> Strollo’s Lighthouse in Long Branch is celebrating 50 years in business and was honored by the county commissioners’ Open for Business in Monmouth initiative. (More)
365> The Colts Neck Inn, founded in 1731, carries a rich history involving the Revolutionary War, Joshua Huddy, and the New Jersey militia. History buffs sometimes visit for the story, as well as the well-known steaks. (More)
365> The Battle of Navesink will come to life tonight at 6:30 pm at the Long Branch Public Library as local historian and author Rick Geffken shares the little-known story of the Revolutionary War battle fought in eastern Monmouth County. (More)
365> The YMCA of the Jersey Shore invites all community members and neighbors to try the Y for free and enjoy community-based activities during Welcoming Week from Sept. 10-19. (More)
365> Local Summer begins with a bash in Bradley Beach this Sunday, Sept. 13, 5-7:30 pm at Brinley Ave. Beach. Free water, lemonade, and iced tea, games, and prizes. Bring food or shop the Promenade, and bring a beach chair. (More)
365> High School Students are invited to enter the Archives & History Day Photography Contest. Ten photographs will be featured in an exhibit, and the top three will win a gift card. (More)
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Yesterday’s Only in Monmouth: Battleground Country Club in Manalapan is a private, 220-acre estate whose name honors its historic location near the site of the Revolutionary War's seminal 1778 Battle of Monmouth. Originally designed by Hal Purdy in 1961 and later redesigned by Robert McNeil, the par-71 championship layout stretches nearly 7,000 yards across rolling terrain, serene lakes, and a signature island-like green over water.
Question: What distinctly American spirit did the Laird family begin producing from Monmouth County apples more than 300 years ago?
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