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Cheers Manalapan! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how recent police calls unfolded across Manalapan
  • How one Manalapan skater scored all four goals in OT win
  • Could your snow-shoveling helper’s injury become your legal headache?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at St Thomas Lutheran Church and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Manalapanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Manalapanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 22.
  • Friday: Colder; p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 30 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fraud, Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing: Manalapan Police Blotter (patch.com) — Residents in Manalapan can see how local police handled several recent cases, from a major $320,000 hacking and fraud loss to shoplifting, trespassing, and a disorderly conduct arrest at the Manalapan Library. The blotter details when and where each incident occurred, what was reportedly stolen, and how officers responded, including multiple arrests and ongoing investigations at township businesses.
   

• Manalapan defeats Old Bridge - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com subscription) — Manalapan’s boys ice hockey team pulled off a thrilling 4-3 overtime win against Old Bridge, powered entirely by four goals from standout John Honovic. After trailing 3-1 entering the third period, Manalapan stormed back, with goalie Maya Sturm stopping 27 shots to seal the comeback victory.
   

• If you hire someone to shovel snow and they get hurt, who's liable? (northjersey.com) — A Manalapan-based attorney weighs in on when New Jersey homeowners can be held liable if someone they hire to shovel snow gets hurt on their property. The piece explains how state law, local ordinances, and insurance coverage interact, and why giving directions or equipment to a teen shoveler could increase your legal risk. It also highlights why professional snow removal companies typically carry insurance that can help protect homeowners.
   

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  • All lanes on RT 18 are reopened in both directions between Eggers St/South Woodland Av and CR 527/Old Bridge Tpke/Edgeboro Rd in East Brunswick Township.
    7:07AM on Dec 23: The left lane of Route 18 is closed in both directions between Eggers St/South Woodland Ave and CR 527/Old Bridge Tpke/Edgeboro Rd… (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Freehold

  • Tie Turns into a Loss for CBR with Last Second Goal by Freehold Borough (tapinto.net)
  • Parolee From Marlboro Admits Having Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl (patch.com)

Marlboro

  • Revzin leads Marlboro to shutout against No. 13 Toms River East - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com)

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