Hey there, Chatham! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE! and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Things to Do in Chatham, NJ: Main Street, the Great Swamp, and the Easiest Car Free Day Trip in Morris County (shopmorriscounty.com) — If you're planning a day in Chatham, this guide walks you from Main Street restaurants and independent shops to local parks, trails, and the Great Swamp's boardwalks. It highlights the Library of the Chathams, community theater, farmers market, and annual Fishawack Festival, plus practical details on parking and train access. Residents and visitors alike get concrete ideas for eating, walking, and exploring close to home.
• Disaster of an Ending for Chatham Boys Soccer as Summit ties it in 77th Minute & Wins it on Torres Goal with 00:21.1 Showing (tapinto.net) — Chatham boys soccer suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 home loss to Summit, surrendering the lead in the final minutes at Cougar Field despite strong goalkeeping from Ilan Dutton. Coach Mark Maka criticized the team's defending and decision-making as injuries and scoring struggles continue. The Cougars will try to rebound Friday night during their "Cougar Night" matchup against Mount Olive.
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/21/2026 (insidernj.com) — Chatham residents are watching a proposed $9 million school fieldhouse that could be funded through an upcoming school referendum, alongside efforts to reduce student phone use in local schools. The broader briefing also scans political maneuvering, infrastructure projects, and education changes across New Jersey, offering context on how other towns are handling safety, technology, and development issues.
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