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🌱 Patch AM: Next Tuesday's Middletown School Board Meeting Will Begin At 5:30 P.M.
You won't want to miss Immersive "It's a Wonderful Life" Screening Coming to Red Bank Dec. 11 on the Middletown Patch calendar

Hello again Middletown! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Middletown school board shifts meeting start time next Tuesday
- Which Middletown North runners are set to shine this winter?
Also on today's calendar: Immersive “It’s a Wonderful Life” Screening Coming to Red Bank Dec. 11 and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Andrew O.!
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny; windy, colder, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 28.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Next Tuesday's Middletown School Board Meeting Will Begin At 5:30 P.M. (patch.com) — Middletown residents should note that next Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting will now begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Middletown High School North Library on Tindall Road. The regular voting meeting opens to the public around 7:30 p.m., with a YouTube livestream available and formal board action expected.
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• Middletown North 2025 Winter Boys Track Preview (thelionsroarmhsn.com) — Middletown High School North’s boys indoor track team is gearing up for the 2025 winter season, with Coach Ray Convey emphasizing depth, consistency, and senior leadership. The full roster from freshmen to seniors is set, and home meets at Arnie Tru will showcase local athletes in key sprint, distance, and field events throughout the Shore Conference schedule.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown
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★ Featured events ★
- Immersive “It’s a Wonderful Life” Screening Coming to Red Bank Dec. 11
Basie Center Cinemas, 36 White St, Red Bank
6:00 pm - Cedar Lane Alpacas Open Farm and Big Holiday Sale
Cedar Lane Alpacas, 67 Victory Rd., Howell, NJ 07731,
11:00 am - MAGIC & MISTLETOE Holiday Market
Oak Hill Farms, 177 Stillwell Rd, Holmdel
10:00 am - Swinging In The Holidays
Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Meditation at The Boathouse Studio HOLIDAY Series (2 classes left, walk-ins welcome!)
34 Shrewsbury Ave , Red Bank
9:00 am - It's a Wonderful Life
Monmouth County Library - Eastern Branch, Shrewsbury , 1001 NJ-35 , Shrewsbury
7:00 pm - Oak Hill Academy hosts an Open House
Oak Hill Academy , 347 Middletown-Lincroft Rd , Middletown Township
9:00 am - Jane Austen Celebration at the Library: Movie & Trivia
Middletown Township Public Library , 55 New Monmouth Rd , Middletown Township
2:00 pm - It's a Wonderful Life
North County Branch Library , 65 Halstead St , Clinton
2:00 pm - John Padovano coffeehouse performer
1st Cup Coffee , 96 First Ave , Atlantic Highlands
2:00 pm - Shore Voices Holiday Concert
Middletown Township Public Library , 55 New Monmouth Rd , Middletown Township
7:00 pm - Christmas Boutique at Colonial Nursery
1124 W Front St , Middletown Township
11:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
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 Middletown PatchAM possible:
- Asbury Park Window Cleaning Company — (732) 775-0308
Call the best with over 100 years in business! - We Care Adult Care — (732) 741-7363
Are you caring for a parent or loved one? We can help! - Snowlit Fox Publishing — (732) 337-7845
Journals, Lined note pages and Coloring books - db Ortho PT — (732) 747-1262
Physical therapy practice with hundreds of 5 star reviews! - Dogtopia of Shrewsbury — (475) 338-3501
Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness - Brookdale Community College — (732) 224-1857
Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale - Dogs On The Farm Pet Resort — (732) 872-7543
Book holiday stays now, spots filling up quickly - Huntington Learning Center — (732) 671-0200
Expert Tutoring K-12 and Test Prep - East Coast Diving Center — (732) 591-9374
Discover the underwater world with us - Ignite Sports Performance — (908) 670-4842
Athlete Performance Training Book Now - Hear Here, LLC — 7326736045
Find family friendly events near you! - Ignite Sports — (908) 670-4842
High School Open Gym Membership
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Monmouth ACTS Navigation System Gets New Name: “ResourceConnect” —NJNewsForYou Read on Patch
- Highly recommend Charlie!
Cable snapped yesterday, he showed up today and repaired it quickly. Fair price too. (Nextdoor Village) - Van Brackle rd to route 34 in aberdeen doesnt need to be 25mph.
Its absurd. Ive never in my 36 years seen a kid play outside there. Never (Nextdoor Tall Timber Road)
- Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Red Bank. Apply here.
- Deckers Brands posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate, UGG in Red Bank. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fair Haven
- One Parent's Plea for NJ to Pass a Dedicated 988 Telecom Fee (tworivertimes.com)
Atlantic Highlands
- Sea Bright OK'd to dump Shore Regional; students might go here instead (app.com)
Lincroft
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