Lake Takanassee To Be Dredged + New Wawa To Open Thursday

Happy Wednesday, Patch readers! Here's everything you need to know today in Long Branch and Eatontown.

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy. High: 69 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories today in Long Branch-Eatontown:

1. Long Branch will dredge 3.2M gallons of sticky mud from Lake Takanassee (Asbury Park Press)
2. Wawa vs. QuickChek battle doubles down in Eatontown, with new store staredowns (Asbury Park Press)
3. Democrats Gopal, Houghtaling, and Downey Continue to Highlight Record of Success in Fighting for Quality Affordable Healthcare (TAPinto.net)
4. UPDATE: Long Branch High School Class of 1970 50th Reunion (The Link News)
5. Election '21: Drop Off Boxes Set Up In Long Branch-Eatontown (Long Branch-Eatontown Patch)
6. Sen. Gopal's Civic Association To Host Community Fair On Oct. 16 (Long Branch-Eatontown Patch)

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Today in Long Branch-Eatontown:

• College Visits - Monmouth Regional High School (10:15 AM)
• Asian American Experience Club - Monmouth Regional High School (2:00 PM)
• Chess Club - Monmouth Regional High School (2:00 PM)
• Fall Play Rehearsals - Monmouth Regional High School (2:00 PM)
• Tennis: Girls Varsity vs. Gloucester County Institute of Technology (Home) (3:45 PM)
• R.Tetro Match Fit Academy - Monmouth Regional High School (5:00 PM)
• Monmouth Falcons Pop Warner - Monmouth Regional High School (6:00 PM)

Long Branch-Eatontown Patch Notebook

• San Alfonso Retreat House: "Everyone seems to want to spend a bit of time on retreat at San Alfonso! Hope you can too!" (Facebook)
• The City of Long Branch, NJ: "Happy World Teachers" Day! Thank you to all the teachers out there for all you do!" (Facebook)
• The City of Long Branch, NJ: "The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission is sending their mobile unit to the Long Branch Senior Center on Friday, Oct. 15th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The following services will be available to seniors: · Driver's License Renewals · Registration Renewa..." (Facebook)
• Ronald McDonald House of Central & Northern New Jersey: "Please support us in providing welcoming accommodations for families of children receiving medical treatment. https://bit.ly/3B8pphn" (Facebook)
• Shore House: "Teachers, policemen, construction workers…mental health does not discriminate. We are all only as well off as those most in need around us. Stopping the stigma and denial around mental illness and its impact on everyone is one of the big..." (Facebook)
• The City of Long Branch, NJ: "Coffee With The Mayor Enjoy a casual conversation with Mayor John Pallone over a cup of coffee at our new Arts & Cultural Center! Wednesday, Oct. 6, 8-10 a.m. 577 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ" (Facebook)
• The City of Long Branch, NJ: "City of Long Branch Walking Group Location: Manahassett Creek Park or Long Branch Boardwalk Beginning Date: Monday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. Ending Date: Friday, Nov. 19 Course: The walking path around the park OR The Boardwa..." (Facebook)
• Escola Lusitania - Portuguese School of the Portuguese Club of Long Branch: "Não percam uma noite divertida , aqui vos esperamos Sábado dia 30 pelas 7 p.m..🎃🎃 👻👻" (Facebook)
• Searchlight Church: "Prayer changes things. Drop a prayer request. Pray for other people's prayer requests. You aren't meant to carry the burden alone." (Facebook)
• Chabad of Monmouth University: "📸More pics from our night in the Sukka! 🍋🎋 - #chabad #chabadshore #jewish #judaism #chabadoncampus #jewishoncampus" (Facebook)
• Searchlight Church: "Still need to join a LifeGroup? Does a Zoom group make more sense for you right now? Sign up today for a great Bible study! Just a few groups left with space! https://www.searchlightchurch.com/life-groups" (Facebook)
• Soccer Post: "We Got Some! Little cleats for Little Feet! Adidas Goletto VII in size 10 and up! #onthewall #adidasyouthcleats #littleplayers #smallandmighty#soccersquirts #soccerposteatontown" (Facebook)
• Coastal Communities Family Success Center: ""Pop Up" Baby Pantry October 5, 1–4 P.M. 300 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740 1-4 P.M. Please call on Monday to reserve your baby pantry items." (Facebook)
• Soccer Post: "SPURS 3rd in store now in adult sizes. #coys #tottenhamhotspurs #epl #nikesoccerjerseys #fangear #soccerposteatontown" (Facebook)
• EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS: "We're getting into everyone's favorite time of year: shoulder season." (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you again on Friday. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Brian Harris

About me: Hi, I'm Brian Harris, a field editor for the Manasquan-Belmar, Wall, Asbury Park, Point Pleasant, and Long Branch-Eatontown Patch sites. I grew up in Long Branch and graduated from Brookdale and Rutgers-Newark. I have experience in all different areas of the media landscape, from interning at Complex Media to covering multiple towns in Monmouth and Ocean County for Star News Group, where I won a New Jersey Press Association award for my work. I recently was a part of Google's live news content and crisis response teams, and now I'm here at Patch to take all of that varied experience and give readers all the info they need. Feel free to contact me at any time by email at brian.harris@patch.com, text me at 732-485-2379, or follow me on Twitter @ByBrianHarris

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