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Good morning Monmouth County! Jersey Shore Restaurant Week is still underway through next weekend. So if you’re due for a date night it’s a great opportunity to check out one of the 65 participating restaurants. Have a great start to the week!  

TODAY’S BUZZ 🐝 

📰 News

👭 Ladies Night in Manasquan

🥘Jersey Shore Restaurant Week

🍝 Pasta Making Class at Bakes Brewing

😢 Salt Creek Grille in Rumson Closing

💻️ Understanding Artificial Intelligence Class

🎭️ Into the Woods at Monmouth U.

⚽️ Brookdale Women’s Soccer and Men’s Basketball 🏀 

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

📰 NEWS

🧊 Chill Out Marlboro

Voters in the Marlboro Township Public School District have approved a bond referendum to install air conditioning in the classrooms at Asher Holmes and Robertsville Elementary Schools, according to unofficial 2025 General Election results showing 63.56% in favor. This approval, which is pending certification by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, completes the district-wide goal of providing comfortable, energy-efficient learning environments for all students, as six of the eight schools currently have full air conditioning.

The $5.3 million project is designed to be completed without raising the tax rate, as the voter-approved referendum ensures the district can secure up to $2.1 million in state aid and use funds saved in its capital reserve account to pay off the bond. Following the approval, the district plans to finalize bond financing, prepare construction specifications, and award contracts, with the aim of beginning A/C installation in summer 2026 and finishing by spring 2027.

👮‍♂️ New Holmdel Police Chief

Jeffrey Ackerson, a 27-year veteran and lifelong resident of Holmdel, was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the Holmdel Township Police Department on Monday during a ceremony at Bell Works, succeeding the retiring Chief Frank Allocco. Mayor Brian Foster administered the Oath of Office to Chief Ackerson, who was joined by his wife, and their two children.

🚦 Crossroads of Monmouth County Project

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on November 6th for "The Crossroads of Monmouth County," an intersection improvement project located at Route 34 and Route 537, which is designed to beautify and enhance the area. Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone stated that the project, featuring various shrubs, plants, and a central spruce, is a strong example of the county's commitment to open space and natural beauty, an initiative recently reinforced by the passing of the Open Space Grant referendum. The entire effort is being executed in-house, with the landscaping and sign designed by Department of Public Works Senior Landscape Architect Ellias Sarrinikolaou, L.L.A., renderings completed by the Division of Engineering, and the sign constructed by the Monmouth County Park System.

🔥 One Acre Brush Fire at Brookdale

The Middletown Township Fire Department successfully extinguished a one-acre brush fire on the Brookdale Community College campus in Lincroft on Thursday afternoon, with no injuries reported. The blaze, which was confirmed by Second Assistant Chief Jacob Lawrence in a wooded area of the campus, required the response of the Lincroft, River Plaza, and Middletown Township Fire Company No. 1, with the Belford Engine Fire Company redirected from a separate call to assist with water operations. Following the incident, the Fire Department issued a reminder to residents that the area is under an elevated wildfire risk due to high winds and dry conditions, urging vigilance and caution with fire-related activities, such as ensuring campfires are properly extinguished and avoiding improper disposal of smoking materials.

🥳 FAMILY FUN!

Morning Stroll | 11/10 10:30 am-11:30 am | Bayshore Family Success Center (Leonardo) | info 

Fall Harvest Festival | 11/10-11/13 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Allaire Community Farm (Wall) | info 

Thanksgiving Storytime & Crafts | 11/11-11/13 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info 

Peas and Carrots Concert | 11/12 10:30 am-11:15 am | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Tweens! Jewelry Making | 11/12 3:15 pm-4:00 pm | Atl. Highlands Library (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Robotics Makerspace for Tweens | 11/12 4:00 pm-4:45 pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info 

Teens Create-a-Puzzle | 11/12 7:00 pm-8:00 pm | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info 

Cookie Decorating | 11/13 4:00 pm-5:00 pm | Bayshore Family Success Center (Leonardo) | info

📍LOCAL EVENTS

Holiday Blood Drive | 11/10-12/31 12:30 pm-6:30 pm | Freehold Raceway Mall (Freehold) | info 

Veterans' Day in Downtown Red Bank | 11/11 12:00 pm | Red Bank River Center (Red Bank) | info 

Friends of Monmouth County Library Pop-Up Book Sale | 11/12 10:30 am-2:30 pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info 

The Village at Anne Allen | 11/12, 11/13 5:00 pm-9:00 pm | Anne Ellen Tree Farm (Manalapan) | info

Multi Chamber Friendsgiving | 11/13 5:30 pm-7:30 pm | Dave & Buster's (Freehold) | info 

Manasquan Ladies Night | 11/13 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | Main St. (Manasquan)

🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK

🍷 Salt Creek Grille Closing

The Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, a long-standing Jersey Shore favorite known for its waterfront dining on the Navesink River, has announced it will close permanently on December 31st after 27 years in business. The owners shared the news in a social media post, attributing the closure to the end of their lease and acknowledging the countless memories created by loyal patrons celebrating everything from quiet dinners to major life events. This closing follows the recent decision to shutter their Princeton Forrestal Village location on October 4th, a move they explained was driven by ongoing sustainability challenges faced since COVID-19. Recognized multiple times by NJ.com among the state's best waterfront restaurants, the Rumson establishment used its farewell message to thank its dedicated staff, many of whom have worked there for over two decades, calling them the "soul of Salt Creek," and encouraged guests to visit one last time.

 Jersey Shore Restaurant Week | 11/7-11/16 Dinner | 65 Participating Restaurants (Monmouth County) | info 

Pints & Pasta: Pasta Making Class | 11/10 6:00 pm-8:00 pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info 

Organic Farm Market Day | 11/12 9:30 am-1:30 pm | Brielle Library Lawn (Brielle) | info 

Bell Works Fresh Farmers & Makers Market | 11/12 11:00 am-4:00 pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info 

Cork & Explore - Walk Around Wine Tasting Experience | 11/12 6:00 pm-8:00 pm | Avenue-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info 

Autumn Abundance: A Plant-Based Thanksgiving Class | 11/12 6:00 pm-9:00 pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info 

East Meets Feast: Asian-Inspired Cooking Class | 11/13 6:00 pm-9:00 pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION

Born to Run 50: Photographs by Eric Meola | 9/5-12/18 M-F 10:00 am-5:00 pm | DiMattio Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info 

Dennis McNett & Ben Venom: Double Trouble Exhibit | 10/10-12/18 M-F 10:00 am-5:00 pm | Rotary Ice House Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info 

Magic Hour Art Exhibit | 10/18-12/8 M 12:00 pm-5:00 pm, Th 12:00 pm-7:00 pm | Parlor Gallery (Asbury Park) | info 

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend | 10/26-1/11 T-Su 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info 

Members Showcase: Celebrating Creativity Art Exhibit | 10/26-1/11 T-Su 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info 

Manasquan River Group of Artists Art Exhibit | 11/1-11/29 9:00 am-5:00 pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info 

Seen & Unseen, Charles Sills' Memorial Art Group Exhibit | 11/1-12/10 M-F 9:00 am-7:00 pm, S/Su 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Pollak Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info 

Springsteen in Long Branch Exhibit | 8/18-11/15 8:30 am-4:30 pm | Arts & Cultural Center (Long Branch) | info 

Houseplants: Get to Know Your Roommates | 11/10 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Building Foundations of Caregiving | 11/10 4:00 pm-6:00 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Operation Torch: Allied Invasion-North Africa 1942: A Lecture by Paul Zigo | 11/10 6:30 pm-7:30 pm | Ocean Twp. Library (Ocean) | info 

Exhibition on Screen-Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait | 11/10 7:00 pm | Pollak Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info 

Casual Birder at Manasquan Reservoir | 11/11 9:00 am | Environmental Center Parking Lot (Howell) | info 

Open Art | 11/11 10:00 am | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info 

Praise & Paint | 11/11 2:00 pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info 

Awesome Autumn Amble at Clayton Park | 11/12 10:00 am-11:30 am | Clayton Park (Upper Freehold) | info 

Found Animation | 11/12 1:15 pm | Rechnitz Hall (W. Long Branch) | info 

Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate Seminar | 11/12 1:30 pm | Most Holy Roman Catholic Church (Matawan) | info 

Pre-Diabetes: Are You at Risk? | 11/12 1:30 pm-2:30 pm | Holmdel Library (Holmdel) | info 

Discover the New Jersey Cranberry | 11/12 1:00 pm-2:30 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Frame by Frame: Finding Animation in Unexpected Places | 11/12 4:30 pm | Bey Hall Auditorium (W. Long Branch) | info 

Food & Feasts, a Historical Thanksgiving | 11/12 4:15 pm-5:00 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Nature Lecture Series - Hammerhead Sharks of the Jersey Shore | 11/12 7:00 pm-8:00 pm | Bayshore Waterfront Activity Center (Port Monmouth) | info 

Human Trafficking: Everything You Need to Know About Prevention | 11/13 1:30 pm-3:30 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Food & Feasts, a Historical Thanksgiving | 11/13 4:30 pm-5:15 pm | Allentown Library (Allentown) | info 

Understanding Artificial Intelligence | 11/13 6:30 pm-8:00 pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

🎭️ THEATER, CINEMA, & COMEDY

Cinderella | 11/12 W 7:00 pm, Th 2:00 pm | Axelrod PAC (Deal) | info 

The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story | 11/12 W 1:00 pm, 7:00 pm | Two River Theater (Red Bank) | info 

Predator: Badlands (Cinema) | 11/12 4:15 pm, 7:15 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Nuremberg (Cinema) | 11/12 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Back to the Future (Cinema) | 11/12 4:15 pm, 7:15 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Stitch Head (Cinema) | 11/12 4:15 pm, 6:45 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (Cinema) | 11/12 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Cinderella | 11/13 Th 2:00 pm | Axelrod PAC (Deal) | info 

The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story | 11/13 Th 8:00 pm | Two River Theater (Red Bank) | info 

Predator: Badlands (Cinema) | 11/13 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Nuremberg (Cinema) | 11/13 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Back to the Future (Cinema) | 11/13 4:15 pm, 7:15 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Stitch Head (Cinema) | 11/13 4:15 pm, 6:45 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (Cinema) | 11/13 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Sunset Boulevard (1950): An Immersive Golden Age Experience | 11/13 6:00 pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info 

Between Two Worlds (World Cinema Series) | 11/13 6:00 pm | Pozycki Hall Auditorium (W. Long Branch) | info 

The Drop Off | 11/13 7:00 pm | NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) | info 

Into the Woods | 11/13 7:00 pm | Lauren K Woods Theater (W. Long Branch) | info

🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🥁 

Emblem3 "The Fever Dream Tour" | 11/12 6:00 pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info 

The Crane Wives | 11/12 7:00 pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info 

Cafe Artiste | 11/12 7:00 pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info

⚾️ SPORTS & FITNESS 🏃‍♂️ 

Youth Skateboarding Lessons | 11/11-12/9 Beginner 4:00 pm-5:00 pm, Intermediate 5:00 pm-6:00 pm | Skatepark (Leonardo) | info 

Yoga for Beginners | 11/10 6:30 pm-8:00 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Brookdale Women's Soccer vs Suffolk CC | 11/11 1:30 pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info 

Stretch Therapy at Lunch Break | 11/12 2:00 pm-2:45 pm | Lunch Break (Red Bank) | info 

Brookdale Men's Basketball vs UCNJ | 11/13 7:00 pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info

🌊 ☀️ BEACH

Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 58°F

Mon 11/10: Low 4:18 am | High 10:53 am | Low 5:20 pm | High 11:40pm | Sunrise 6:37 am | Sunset 4:45 pm

Tue 11/11: Low 5:22 am | High 11:55 am | Low 6:26 pm | Sunrise 6:38 am | Sunset 4:44 pm

Wed 11/12: High 12:40 am | Low 6:33 am | High 12:54 pm | Low 7:31 pm | Sunrise 6:39 am | Sunset 4:43 pm

Thu 11/13: High 1:39 am | Low 7:44 am | High 1:52 pm | Low 8:27 pm | Sunrise 6:40 am | Sunset 4:41 pm