🌱 How Belmar neighbors are helping after a devastating Briarwood Road fire

Good morning Belmar! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Belmar neighbors are helping after a devastating Briarwood Road fire
• Is Belmar’s wastewater warning you about a norovirus surge?

Also on today's calendar: The Christmas Light Show and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Greg P.!

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some sun, windy and colder, with a high of 36 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 27.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 40 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Belmar Rallies Around Resident After Briarwood Road House Fire; Community Effort Helps Save Family Dogs and Support Recovery (tapinto.net) — A Belmar homeowner is displaced after a serious Briarwood Road house fire, but neighbors and first responders helped save her two dogs and are now rallying around her recovery. Firefighters, police, and EMS secured the scene, while a GoFundMe is raising money for vet bills, temporary housing, and essentials as she rebuilds during the holiday season.
   

• Highly Contagious Virus Spreading Rapidly In NJ: What To Know (patch.com) — Wastewater testing shows norovirus levels trending upward in Belmar, signaling a growing risk of “winter vomiting disease” locally even before the usual post-holiday spike. Health experts say a newer strain may be more contagious, and urge residents to rely on thorough hand-washing and good hygiene to limit spread, especially protecting young children, older adults, and those with health conditions.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belmar

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• The Christmas Light Show
  704 Belmar Plaza, Belmar
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Jazz in the Afternoon
  St Augustine Episcopal Church, 155 Prospect Ave, Asbury Park
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• The JJL Foundation Holiday Benefit
  Elks Lodge, 17 Stockton Lake Blvd, Manasquan
  6:00 pm
• John Denver Christmas
  Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Tribute To Foreigner and Journey with American Idol, Constantine Maroulis
  Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Holiday Shop - Media Center
  Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
  8:15 am
• Holiday Crafts – Shell Ornaments
  Belmar Public Library , 517 10th Ave , Belmar
  4:00 pm
• Wayne Bilotti — Anchor Tavern
  Anchor Tavern , 713 Main St , Belmar
  6:00 pm
• Solo Guitar @ Brandl (Belmar, NJ)
  Brandl , 703 Belmar Plaza , Belmar
  6:00 pm
• Friend Zone Ugly Sweater Party @ The Boathouse!
  Boathouse Bar & Grill , 1309 Main St , Belmar
  8:00 pm
• The Ruckus Live @ Marina Grille
  Marina Grille , 905 NJ-35 , Belmar
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• The Christmas Light Show
  704 Belmar Plaza , Belmar
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Belmar PatchAM possible:

• The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility — (732) 278-3255
  Now accepting Spring and Annual Storage reservations

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Neighbors Would anybody like bag of clothes that I don’t want anymore?
  Otherwise, go to salvation. Let me know . You can DM me and pick it up at my door. (Nextdoor Belmar Boro)

• Diocese of Trenton posted a job opening for PT/FT Business Teacher in Belmar. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew- Member in Belmar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmar here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Como

• Holme's Annual Holidays Show Returns to Rock Lake Como (tapinto.net)

Neptune City

• NJ man owns 74 rare songs by Michael Jackson family; what can he do? (app.com)
• Neptune Votes to Hire Former Mayor as Business Administrator (thecoaster.net)
• Mega Millions jackpot at $60 million on Tuesday, Dec. 9, winning numbers (heraldtribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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