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Monmouth County News This Week: Top Local Stories (Nov 1–7, 2026)

By Monmouth Guide ·

Election results, weather warnings and a few feel-good moments shaped the week across Monmouth County. Below is a roundup of what local and regional outlets reported between November 1 and 7, 2026, from county-wide voting patterns to news out of Red Bank, Fair Haven and beyond.

You will also find notices posted by town halls, including meeting dates and seasonal ceremonies, plus a short list of markets and community events happening around the county this Saturday. Everything here is drawn from the outlets and municipal postings cited, so follow the links in each list for full details.

Top local stories

Here is what regional and local outlets covered this week, including election coverage, a flash flood warning and news from Red Bank and Fair Haven.

N.J.’s blue tsunami hit every county. See how yours voted.

NJ.com · Fri, Nov 6

NJ.com reports Democrats improved their House race margins in every New Jersey county, with five counties that supported Republicans in 2024 switching sides.

Read the full story at NJ.com.

Flash flood warning issued for 3 N.J. counties as thunderstorms, downpours hit state

NJ.com · Fri, Nov 6

NJ.com reports a flash flood warning covered three New Jersey counties, with the heaviest rain during Friday's morning commute and showers continuing much of the day.

Read the full story at NJ.com.

Monmouth County man wins $1M at halftime of Jets game: ‘Somehow I felt this was destiny’

NJ.com · Fri, Nov 6

Read the full story at NJ.com; also covered by Red Bank-Shrewsbury Patch.

Contested Municipal and School Board Races

Two River Times · Fri, Nov 6 · Red Bank

Read the full story at Two River Times.

10 most expensive homes sold in Monmouth County, Oct. 26-Nov. 1

NJ.com · Fri, Nov 6

NJ.com lists the county's priciest home sales for October 26 through November 1, led by a Monmouth Beach single-family house at $3.5 million.

Read the full story at NJ.com.

Basie Center Events Honor Van Zandt, Educators

Two River Times · Fri, Nov 6 · Red Bank

Read the full story at Two River Times.

With Sporting Equipment Swap, Fair Haven Green Team is Normalizing Reuse

Two River Times · Fri, Nov 6

The Two River Times covers the Fair Haven Green Team's sports equipment swap at Fair Haven Fields, where residents exchanged used gear from sticks and rackets to cleats and bicycles.

Read the full story at Two River Times.

Red Bank: Artists paint the basie

redbankgreen · Fri, Nov 6 · Red Bank

Read the full story at redbankgreen.

From town halls

Municipal websites posted meeting schedules and upcoming ceremonies this week, with notices from Middletown, Wall Township and Freehold Township.

Middletown Township Committee to Host Workshop Meeting on Monday, 11/9 at Town Hall

Middletown Township · Fri, Nov 6 · Middletown

Read the full story at Middletown Township.

Wall Township Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Wall Township · Thu, Nov 5 · Wall Township

Read the full story at Wall Township; also covered by Wall Patch.

Wall Township Menorah Lighting – Happy Hanukkah!

Wall Township · Thu, Nov 5 · Wall Township

Read the full story at Wall Township.

Veterans Day Celebration 2026

Freehold Township · Thu, Nov 5 · Freehold Township

Read the full story at Freehold Township.

Coming up this weekend

Saturday, November 7 brings farmers markets, craft shopping and a veterans event across the county. Details and locations are listed below.

See all events this weekend.

That wraps up the week of November 1 through 7, 2026. Check the original outlets and town websites for updates, since meeting times and event details can change. We will be back next week with another roundup of Monmouth County news.

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