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Hello Chatham! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Chatham-raised roofer faces long recovery after devastating fall.
  • How a new federal lawsuit could reshape Chatham's school policies.

Also on today's calendar: Hockey Heritage Exhibit- Pucks & Pixels and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • 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)
  • 74 Blackburn Road, Summit $2,290,000 (tapinto.net)

Madison

  • 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)

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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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