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🌱 How would a new Monmouth Medical Center reshape care in Tinton Falls?
Spotted on the Tinton Falls calendar: Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI

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In today's newsletter:
- How would a new Monmouth Medical Center reshape care in Tinton Falls?
- Which Tinton Falls residents are up for key state posts today?
- Why are local senators uniting behind this Attorney General pick?
Also on today's calendar: Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI and 7 more events.
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- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.
- Wednesday: Not as cold with some sun, temps: high: 43, low: 32.
- Thursday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gov. Murphy Calls Monmouth Medical Center Relocating To Tinton Falls A 'Win-Win,' Supports The Move (patch.com) — Plans to move Monmouth Medical Center’s full-service hospital operations to Tinton Falls are nearing a final state decision this Thursday, with Gov. Phil Murphy calling the relocation a “win-win” and backing the project. Long Branch would keep a smaller medical presence, while Tinton Falls would gain a new state-of-the-art hospital, a shift that has sharply divided Monmouth County residents and rival health systems.
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• Here's What's On The Agenda In Trenton Today (insidernj.com) — Two Tinton Falls residents are up for important state roles in Trenton today: Christina Emrich for the Athletic Training Advisory Committee and Amy Mallet for the Monmouth County Board of Taxation. The packed Statehouse agenda also covers major statewide issues from cannabis and family leave to school safety, charter schools, and election procedures that could indirectly affect local services and taxes.
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• Gopal, O'Scanlon Offer Bipartisan Support for Davenport as Attorney General Nominee (tapinto.net) — From Tinton Falls, two leading Monmouth County state senators — Democrat Vin Gopal and Republican Declan O’Scanlon — are jointly backing Jennifer Davenport to become New Jersey’s next Attorney General. They highlight her public safety focus and work with law enforcement, and signal they’ll help guide her nomination through the upcoming Senate confirmation process.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tinton Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI
Barnes & Noble, 180 NJ-35, Eatontown
4:30 pm - Swinging In The Holidays
Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Tuesday Night Poetry Club! No writing necessary.
Tinton Falls Library , 664 Tinton Ave , Tinton Falls
5:30 pm - Library Board
Asbury Park Public Library , 500 First Avenue , Asbury Park
5:30 pm - Swinging In The Holidays
Two River Theater , 21 Bridge Ave , Red Bank
7:00 am - Free Parking
City Wide - Asbury Park NJ 07712
9:00 am - Twin Lights Brewing
Twin Lights Brewing , 4057 Asbury Ave , Tinton Falls
6:00 pm - Tinton Falls Recreation Winter Break Camp - Tinton Falls, NJ 2025
Fort Monmouth Recreation Area , 2566 Guam Ln , Tinton Falls
9:00 am - Tinton Falls Recreation Winter Break Camp on 12/30 - Tinton Falls, NJ 2025
Fort Monmouth Recreation Area , 2566 Guam Ln , Tinton Falls
9:00 am - Tinton Falls Recreation Winter Break Camp on 12/31 - Tinton Falls, NJ 2025
556 Tinton Ave , Tinton Falls
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- DROP IN CLASS - Baby + Me Yoga in Colts Neck @ Community Play Room
Community Playroom , Artisan Center , Colts Neck
2:30 pm - Holmdel Boys Varsity Basketball @ Colts Neck
Colts Neck High School , 59 Five Points Road , Colts Neck
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Brick Township H.S. (Home)
Red Bank Regional
5:15 pm - Environmental Commission Meeting
Colts Neck Twp Office , 124 Cedar Dr , Colts Neck
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for recommendations for a CPR certified nanny/helper for my 12-week-old daughter.
Need someone for 3-4 hours each morning. Please provide references if you have any suggestions. Thanks! (Nextdoor West Park Ave) - Good Morning, I would love to share my mom’s wonderful caregiver.
My mom was well taken care of and I never had to worry at all. She has passed and would love for another family to feel the love and security I had… (Nextdoor Wayside Rd)
🗞 Nearby News
Ocean
- Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex hit with winter storm, more to come (app.com)
- The Pat Roddy Band plays on raising funds for Mary's Place by the Sea (app.com)
- Monmouth Medical Center Again Named Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group (rwjbh.org)
Asbury Park
- LIDO Asbury Park Breaks Ground At 1201 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey (newyorkyimby.com)
Red Bank
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