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🌱 Patch AM: Can Chatham girls tennis keep rolling in Thursday’s sectional semifinal?

Also check out 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge on the Chatham Patch calendar

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Morning Chatham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Chatham girls tennis keep rolling in Thursday's sectional semifinal?
  • How a Chatham Girl Scout turned TikTok into a lifesaving allergy resource

Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chatham Girls Tennis Tops Fort Lee, 4-1, in NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 State Tournament Quarters; Meet Ridge in Semifinals (TAPinto.net) — Chatham High's girls tennis team just advanced in the state sectional tournament with a 4–1 win over Fort Lee at the Colony Courts, improving to 15–1. The Cougars now host Ridge in Thursday's semifinals, with strong singles and doubles play fueling their run. Local fans can catch a high-stakes home match right in town.
   

• Gold Award Girl Scout Raises Awareness Around Food Allergies (TAPinto.net) — Chatham resident and Girl Scout Meegan Carey has earned the prestigious Gold Award for a project that raises awareness about life-threatening food allergies. She created a TikTok channel, Allergy Ally, to share practical tips and personal stories that help others feel heard and safer. Her work highlights how local teens are tackling real health challenges in their communities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • Summit Commuters Face More Disruption: Midtown Direct Diverted for Five Weeks (TAPinto.net)
  • As homelessness rises in Essex County, families in crisis only have one place to go (essexreview.com)
  • Energy Capital Partners (ECP) Closes $834 Million Continuation Vehicle for Next Wave Energy Partners (lasvegassun.com)

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Millburn

  • Millburn Art Gallery Expands Love Always Project Across Community (patch.com)

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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