Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chatham Football Off to a Good Start in Scrimmage; Hogan Throws for 4 Touchdowns, Semioli TD catch, 2 Picks, Fumble Recovery (tapinto.net) — Chatham High's football team looked sharp in its first multi-team scrimmage at Hanover Park, with quarterback Ryan Hogan throwing four touchdown passes and Milo Semioli starring on both sides of the ball. Coach Evan Picariello praised the team's physical play while eyeing better execution before Friday's home scrimmage versus Morris Hills and the Aug. 27 season opener at Randolph.
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 8/18/2026 (insidernj.com) — A statewide political briefing notes that Chatham Township officials are weighing what to do with Esternay Field, alongside dozens of other local stories from around New Jersey. While details are sparse, the mention signals that potential changes to this local field are on the township's agenda and may affect how residents use the space in the future.
Senior Water Aerobics → Millburn Township, NJ Calendar, 315 White Oak Ridge Road, Short Hills 10:00 am
Free Blood Pressure Screening → Township of Livingston Livingston Senior/Community Center (LSCC) - 204 Hillside Avenue L 10:00 am
August 19 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under) Museum of Early Trades & Crafts Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States 10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Madison Area YMCA Hosts Project SPARK Day to Promote Positive Youth Sports Experiences —MadisonArea YMCA Read on Patch
Library of the Chathams Celebrates Summer Reading Success: 13,046 Books Read, Nearly 30% Increase —Library of The Chathams Read on Patch
Costello's Ace Hardware | Long Island posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager: Chatham, NJ in Chatham. Apply here.
Alan B. Miller Medical Center posted a job opening for LEAD COOK - Full Time - Monday to Friday ($10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus) in Summit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Summit
TAPinto Summit Launches Community Survey on School Bus Transportation (tapinto.net)
Apply for Social Marketing Activation Lead, Aveeno (kenvue.com)
Madison Boys Soccer Ready to Kick Off 2026 Season (tapinto.net)
Ok Chatham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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