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In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Brick Parkway drivers pay starting January 5?
  • Could Brick’s Red Robin be on the chopping block?

Also on today's calendar: Five Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online) and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Windy; a morning flurry, with a high of 36 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 33, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy and cold, with a high of 33 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tolls, fares and even bike share rates increasing in 2026 — here's what you'll pay (nj.com subscription) — Drivers using the Garden State Parkway ramps in Brick will see tolls rise from 85 to 87 cents in cash and from 76 to 78 cents with E‑ZPass starting Jan. 5. The piece also explains broader 2026 increases on the Turnpike, AC Expressway, Port Authority crossings, and even CitiBike, helping Brick commuters budget for higher travel costs.
   

• Multiple NJ Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Brick’s Red Robin is among the New Jersey locations that could be affected as the chain trims underperforming restaurants nationwide through 2030, though no specific closures are confirmed yet. The story also details other major retailers planning 2026 shutdowns or downsizing across the state, giving Brick residents a heads-up on possible changes to their favorite chains.
   

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