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Spotted on the Chatham calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a devastating fire is reshaping a beloved Chatham barbershop's future
  • See how Chatham's girls cross-country stacked up against top competition

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Open Letter of Gratitude from Hector After 'Devastating Fire' Hit the Chatham Hairstylist, Owner of the Business Since 1981 (TAPinto.net) — A longtime Chatham barbershop owner is thanking residents after a Sept. 9 fire destroyed Chatham Hairstylist on South Passaic Avenue, ending more than four decades in business. In a heartfelt letter, he reflects on the shop's role in town life and urges customers to support his displaced employees as they continue working at Luxe Salon on Main Street in Chatham.
   

• Chatham Girls X-Country Make Strong Showing at Shore Coaches Invitational at Holmdel; Burgo and Scheuber Medal for Cougars (TAPinto.net) — Chatham's girls cross-country team turned in a strong sixth-place finish at the prestigious Shore Coaches Invitational in Holmdel, highlighted by medals for Sophia Burgo and Emma Scheuber. With solid varsity and JV results, the Cougars are building momentum and depth as they head toward postseason races, including their next meet at Greystone that local fans can follow closely.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Two Pianists, One Keyboard, a Century of Music —Craig Alperowitz Read on Patch
  • Lyrica Chamber Music performs piano trios —Mike Tschappat Read on Patch
  • UniFirst posted a job opening for Production Team Partner - Washroom Operator - UniFirst in Madison. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Watchung. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Apply for Associate Scientist, Face R&D (kenvue.com)
  • Energy Capital Partners (ECP) Closes $834 Million Continuation Vehicle for Next Wave Energy Partners (lasvegassun.com)
  • Apply for Mgr, Global Digital Deployment (kenvue.com)

Madison

  • Morristown Girls Volleyball Earns No. 6 Seed in 2026 Morris County Tournament (TAPinto.net)

New Providence

  • Large Power Outage Hit New Providence, Poles Down (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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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