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๐ฑ Patch AM: How Chatham field hockey stayed perfect in division play Thursday
And on the Chatham Patch calendar - Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know

Good day Chatham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Chatham field hockey stayed perfect in division play Thursday
- How Morris County honored Chatham Township's fallen post-9/11 service member
Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 17 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
- Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• No. 8 Chatham field hockey downs Montville to stay in first place (nj.com subscription) — Chatham High's field hockey team, ranked No. 8 statewide, stayed atop the NJAC-American division with a 4-2 road win over Montville, powered by goals from four different Cougars. Marissa Symon and Molly Chazen each had a goal and assist, while goalie Georgia Lee's nine saves helped Chatham improve to 8-1 overall and 6-0 in the division.
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• Morris County honors 13 service members lost in connection with post-9/11 wars (wrnjradio.com) — Morris County recently honored service members lost in post-9/11 conflicts, including Vincent M. Sullivan of Chatham Township, during a three-day "Remembering Our Fallen" memorial at County College of Morris. The event highlighted 13 county residents killed in connection with those wars, honored Gold Star families, and announced plans for a new New Jersey memorial that will also recognize veterans lost to suicide.
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📸 Around Chatham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chatham
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★ Featured events ★
- Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation,
2:30 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - STEAM Careers That Create Change - Career Exploration Event →
Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham
11:00 am - Boots & BBQ at Reeves-Reed Arboretum →
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit
3:00 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am - 2026 Historic District House Tour →
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 MacCulloch Ave, Morristown
11:00 am - Madison's Marching Dodgers Host Band Competition Sunday Oct. 4 →
Madison High School, 170 Ridgedale Ave, Madison
11:30 am - Optimal Aging presented by Empty Nester Semester® →
Drew University, 36 Madison Ave, Madison
7:00 pm - Bighearted 5K →
66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
9:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Mary Dierson-Galantich Solo Art Exhibition →
Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham
9:00 am - Mary Dierson-Galantich →
Gallery Floor, 214 Main St, Chatham Township
12:00 pm - Chatham Playhouse Kick Off Their 105th Season with "The Thanksgiving Play" by Larissa FastHorse →
Chatham Community Players, 23 N Passaic Ave, Chatham
8:00 pm - Come dance at Swingin' Tern Dances in Chatham! →
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Main St, Chatham
7:00 pm - Chatham Playhouse Kick Off Their 105th Season with "The Thanksgiving Play" by Larissa FastHorse →
Chatham Community Players, 23 N Passaic Ave, Chatham
8:00 pm - SilverSneakers Fitness Classes at Juniper Village at Chatham - June 2026 →
Juniper Village at Chatham, 500 Southern Blvd, Chatham Township
1:30 pm - Mount Saint Mary Academy Meet & Greet Beacon Hill- Summit →
Beacon Hill Club, 250 Hobart Ave, Summit
8:00 pm - Adaptive Field Hockey Clinic →
Upper Tatlock Field, 26 Butler Parkway, Summit, NJ
3:00 pm - Come dance at Swingin' Tern Dances in Chatham! →
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Main St, Chatham
7:00 pm - Broadway Comes to Summit!!! →
70 Maple St, Summit
4:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Chatham Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Chatham PatchAM possible:
- The Chatham Club — 973-377-1900
- Aquinas Healthcare — (973) 467-8502
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
- Ridgedale Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors — (973) 534-8014
- Heart & Mind Coaching & Consulting — (201) 540-9887
- The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
- Vincent Matrisciano for Congress — (862) 258-7783
- Coviello's Outdoor Living — (973) 477-2278
- Gingham Giraffe Preschool & Kindergarten — (973) 635-0033
- Sunny Cozy Mirage LLC — 7326753547
- PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Diocese of St. Petersburg posted a job opening for Evening Part-time Custodian (2 positions) in Florham Park. Apply here.
- Petco Health and Wellness posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in West Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Summit
- Summit Football Eyes First Road Win at Watchung Hills (TAPinto.net)
- 'No Kings: Vote Early' Day of Action Planned for October 17 in South Orange (villagegreennj.com)
- Jamel Is Summit's Best (TAPinto.net)
Madison
- Madison Superintendent Reflects on First Month of School, New Cell Phone Rules and Facility Upgrades (TAPinto.net)
- Thank You, Madison Wine & Tap: The Greenwood Avenue Wine Bar in Downtown Madison Has Closed (shopmorriscounty.com)
Millburn
- Millburn Halloween Stroll Brings Trick-Or-Treating Downtown (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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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