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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 24

A round-up of useful information and events happening around Rumson and Fair Haven.

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. This Afternoon: According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny with a high near 64 degrees. There will be a south wind around 10 mph. Tonight, there is a slight chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 50 degrees. There will be a southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest.

2. Blast to the Past: There were flashbacks to the 70s – not of the acid nature, but of the attire nature – Saturday evening during the fundraiser masquerade party thrown by the Fair Haven Centennial Committee at the . Click to read more and see photos from the event.

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3. Hayrides and Hauntings: A local Patch mom asks the question, at what age does scary become fun? With Halloween around the corner, there are lots of spooky activities, but when is it appropriate to participate in these festivities? Tell us in the comments section by . 

4. Over the River: There are less than 3 days to have your opinions be heard about what type of replacement bridge will be designed for the Oceanic Bridge. Click to read a letter from a member of the Friends of the Oceanic Bridge to hear what he has to say.

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5. Remembering Battles Lost: Breast Cancer Awareness Month turns a pink spotlight on our health. In Patch communities all over the country, we wanted to help pay tribute to lost loved ones by publishing their photographs on Patch.com. Click to see a tribute to Chrissy Miele, a RFH resident, and read how you can submit a tribute to a love one lost.


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