🌱 Which New Egypt homes made this year’s must-see lights list?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which New Egypt homes made this year’s must-see lights list?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 47 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Snow and sleet, 1-3", temps: high: 31, low: 26.
• Saturday: Cold; morning mist, breezy, with a high of 33 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Love Christmas Lights? Check Out These Ocean County Homes Decked Out For 2025 (patch.com) — If you’re looking for holiday lights close to home, several New Egypt homes and Oakford Lake Park are highlighted on this countywide Christmas display list running through New Year’s weekend. The roundup, organized by town, shares specific addresses across Ocean County and reminds visitors to be courteous when driving through neighborhoods.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland
  108 Rues Rd , Cream Ridge
  5:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Municipal Offices Closed
  City of Bordentown , 324 Farnsworth Avenue , Bordentown
• Zone 8
  Jackson Township, NJ Calendar Jackson, NJ 08527
• Hike at Double Trouble State Park----- 8----8.5 Miles
  Double Trouble State Park , 581 Pinewald Keswick Rd , Bayville
  10:00 am
• Kinaraa Craft
  Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch · New Egypt , NJ , Allentown
  10:30 am
• Ryan Zimmerman
  Iron Plow Vineyards , 26750 Mt Pleasant Rd , Columbus
  5:30 pm
• Skip Winters
  Farm Truck Brewing , 47 N Main St , Medford
  7:00 pm
• Rock For Hunger, Fulfill Nj Benefit
  Wonder Bar , 1213 Ocean Ave N , Asbury Park
  7:00 pm
• Dinner & a Book: The Fifth Season
  Heng Seng Noodles , 1467 Brace Rd Unit C1B , Cherry Hill Township
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Willingboro Kwanzaa Fest' 2025
  Burlington Quaker Meeting House and Center for Conference · Burlington , NJ , Allentown
  11:00 am
• Jurassic Quest - Edison, NJ
  New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center , 97 Sunfield Ave , Edison
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in Bayville at Johnson's Pit on Tuesday, December 23.
  9:29AM on Dec 23: Bayville Volunteer Fire Company #1 quickly brought an overnight vehicle fire under control early Tuesday. (Nextdoor )

• Bartley Nursing & Rehab posted a job opening for Recreation Aide in Jackson. Apply here.
• Pemberton Township Schools posted a job opening for Anticipated Day Custodian-Part Time (CZZ) 26-159 in Pemberton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Egypt here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jackson

• Migrant from Jackson Lured Child Online Then Released by New Jersey Judge Hours After Arrest (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• A Trend We Can't Afford (mishpacha.com)

Lakehurst

• Festive Event Shines Light On Holiday Fun (jerseyshoreonline.com)
• Community Gives Thanks To Helping Hands Initiative (jerseyshoreonline.com)

Hamilton

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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