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Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Chatham Borough Farmers' Market Opens Its 20th Season Saturday (patch.com) — Chatham residents can look forward to the Borough Farmers' Market launching its 20th season this Saturday at Railroad Plaza South, offering fresh produce, local foods, and artisanal goods. Running every Saturday through November 14, the market will feature returning and new vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities that highlight its role as a beloved community gathering spot.
2. Chatham Father Challenges Trans Student Bathroom Policy At BOE Meeting (patch.com) — A Chatham parent recently urged the local Board of Education to change district policies on transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports, prompting a detailed response from Superintendent Emily Sortino about current protections and practices. The exchange, which followed earlier tensions involving police and school access, highlights how Chatham is navigating privacy, safety, and inclusion in its schools.
3. Former Upper Moreland High School principal has new scholarship dedicated in his name (glensidelocal.com) — Longtime educator and coach Mike Daher, who launched his career in the Chatham school district and led Chatham High’s football and baseball teams to state championships, now has a Kutztown University football scholarship named in his honor. The award will support a Golden Bears football player each year, celebrating the same student-athlete experience that shaped his years in Chatham and beyond.
4. Morris County honors fallen officers during National Police Week observance (wrnjradio.com) — Morris County officials marked National Police Week by honoring officers who died in the line of duty, including members of Chatham Borough Fire Department and Chatham Township Police Department listed on the county’s 200 Club monument. Local leaders highlighted the Police Unity Tour’s roots in the area and urged residents to recognize and support law enforcement’s daily risks and sacrifices.
5. JLo's New Rom-Com, Filmed In North Jersey, Streaming Soon (patch.com) — Keep an eye on your streaming queue—North Jersey, including nearby Chatham, is increasingly a backdrop for major film and TV productions. Jennifer Lopez’s new Netflix rom-com and several other high-profile projects have recently shot scenes in towns around Morris County, underscoring New Jersey’s growing role as “Hollywood East.”
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