Tuesday: A few showers in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Go-Fund-Me to Help Westfield Resident Recover from Life-Threatening Accident (tapinto.net) — A GoFundMe is raising money for 24-year-old Westfield resident Stavros Makris, who grew up in Chatham and suffered life-threatening injuries after a roofing fall. Friends say he faces multiple surgeries, weeks in the hospital, and a long recovery that will keep him from running his small roofing business, and they're asking the community to help ease his financial burden.
• 'Moms for Liberty' Group Targets Chatham Schools 'Activism' (insidernj.com) — Chatham's school district is facing a new federal lawsuit from Moms for Liberty challenging its gender-identity and confidentiality policies just as classes resume. The suit argues parents' rights are being overridden, while the district cites state and federal anti-discrimination requirements. Residents may see this debated at the Sept. 14 board meeting and beyond.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hello everyone I desperately need a Dogsitter for today I live in Chatham If any college students or high schoolers are interested Please call me ASAP 2018397260 (Nextdoor Downtown Chatham)
Summit Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers in Summit. Apply here.
Wendy's - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Summit
After 17-Win Season, Summit Field Hockey Begins New Chapter Tuesday (tapinto.net)
Back-to-School Safety: Summit Police Remind Drivers, Students to Stay Alert (tapinto.net)
Madison Week in Review: Schools Adopt Cell Phone Restrictions, Fall Sports Begin and Farmers Market Draws Shoppers Downtown (tapinto.net)
Drew University to launch AI-powered private school for grades 1-8 (news12.com)
Drew University Welcomes New Students to Start 2026-27 Academic Year (drew.edu)
Livingston
PSEG Is Battling 'Extreme Weather' With Sweeping Upgrades–And It's Working, Company Says (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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