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Hi there, Manalapan! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Manalapan company just won a top statewide business award?
  • How did Manalapan let a 2-0 hockey lead slip away?

Also on today's calendar: Cedar Lane Alpacas Open Farm and Big Holiday Sale and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 42, low: 27.
  • Sunday: Very cold; morning snow, with a high of 29 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• NJBIZ unveils 2025 Business of the Year award winners (njbiz.com) — A Manalapan-based company just earned a major statewide honor: Facility Solutions Group Inc. was named Family-owned Business of the Year (101+ employees) in NJBIZ’s 2025 Business of the Year awards. The program, now in its 20th year, recognizes companies across New Jersey for growth, community impact, and professional excellence, highlighting Manalapan’s role in the state’s business community.
   

• Manasquan edges out win over Manalapan - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com subscription) — Manalapan’s boys ice hockey team dropped a tight 3-2 game to Manasquan-Point Pleasant Beach at Jersey Shore Arena in Wall, despite goals from Max Pichkar and Mason Levine. Manasquan rallied with two power-play goals in the second and the game-winner early in the third, leaving the Braves still searching for their first win of the season.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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