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🌱 Patch AM: Chatham Families Invited To Bailey’s Warriors Fun Run: Save The Date

Spotted on the Chatham calendar: Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception

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In today's newsletter:

  • Chatham families urged to join Bailey's Warriors Fun Run at Cougar Field
  • How a Chatham teen queen is using her crown for good
  • How did Chatham field hockey pull away from Montclair late?

Also on today's calendar: Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception and 18 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variably cloudy and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chatham Families Invited To Bailey's Warriors Fun Run: Save The Date (patch.com) — Chatham families are encouraged to head to Cougar Field on Sunday, Oct. 18, for the Bailey's Warriors Fun Run, organized by Chatham High School's Students Against Cancer club and Bailey's Warriors. The afternoon event features a run, pizza, popsicles, and activities, with proceeds benefiting The Bailey's Warriors Foundation and more registration details to be announced soon.
   

• For Miss NJ Teen USA, It's Taylor Ham—Not Pork Roll (njmonthly.com) — A Chatham teen who was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA is using her platform to celebrate Garden State role models and launch projects like a music scholarship and wellness journal for girls. She also proudly represents North Jersey in the Taylor ham versus pork roll debate, sharing how her hometown roots shape her goals and identity.
   

• No. 8 Chatham field hockey rides second-half surge to win over Montclair (nj.com subscription) — Chatham's field hockey team, ranked No. 8 in New Jersey, surged in the second half to beat Montclair 4–2 on the road, with Rory Presti scoring twice. Local players like Erin Flynn, Marissa Symon, Ava Ewing, and goalie Georgia Lee all contributed to the strong performance that keeps Chatham's early-season record impressive.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Meaningful Moments & Spooky Fun: October at the Library —Library of The Chathams Read on Patch
  • I highly recommend Pat the Plumber!
    He's reasonable & reliable, specializing in water softening and filtration systems, water heater repair & replacement, with over 35 years experience… (Nextdoor Sutton Woods)
  • Casa de las Campanas posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Florham Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 190 River Road Housing Plan Returns to Summit Planning Board Monday (tapinto.net)

Madison

Livingston

  • Livingston Store Sells $20K Lottery Ticket: See Lucky Numbers (patch.com)
  • How To Recover From Natural Disasters: NJ Accountants Release 2026 Guide (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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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