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🌱 Patch AM: How did Chatham’s offense and defense look in their first scrimmage?

Coming up on the Chatham Patch calendar: Friends of the Madison Public Library Announce New "Minicourses" for Fall 2026

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Greetings Chatham! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Chatham's offense and defense look in their first scrimmage?
  • Chatham's Esternay Field is under review—what changes could be coming?

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Madison Public Library Announce New "Minicourses" for Fall 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chatham Football Off to a Good Start in Scrimmage; Hogan Throws for 4 Touchdowns, Semioli TD catch, 2 Picks, Fumble Recovery (tapinto.net) — Chatham High's football team looked sharp in its first multi-team scrimmage at Hanover Park, with quarterback Ryan Hogan throwing four touchdown passes and Milo Semioli starring on both sides of the ball. Coach Evan Picariello praised the team's physical play while eyeing better execution before Friday's home scrimmage versus Morris Hills and the Aug. 27 season opener at Randolph.
   

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 8/18/2026 (insidernj.com) — A statewide political briefing notes that Chatham Township officials are weighing what to do with Esternay Field, alongside dozens of other local stories from around New Jersey. While details are sparse, the mention signals that potential changes to this local field are on the township's agenda and may affect how residents use the space in the future.
   

📸 Around Chatham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chatham

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Other local events
    Sunday August 23
  • Summer Choir rehearsal - Music Room
    Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
    9:00 am
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Piano Tunings: sanctuary, Asbury Room, Music Room
    Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
    • Thursday August 27
  • Music Room: Flowing River MA
    Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
    5:00 pm
  • Library Board Meeting
    Borough of Chatham 54 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Sixty Miles Down →
    Dingbatz, 620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • SilverSneakers Fitness Classes at Juniper Village at Chatham - June 2026 →
    Juniper Village at Chatham, 500 Southern Blvd, Chatham Township
    3:30 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Summer Concerts at the Garden @ Reasoner Park →
    The Gazebo at Reasoner Park, PJQ8+XJ5, Chatham
    6:00 pm

📣 Chatham Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Senior Water Aerobics →
    Millburn Township, NJ Calendar, 315 White Oak Ridge Road, Short Hills
    10:00 am
  • Free Blood Pressure Screening →
    Township of Livingston Livingston Senior/Community Center (LSCC) - 204 Hillside Avenue L
    10:00 am
  • August 19 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
    Museum of Early Trades & Crafts Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
    10:00 am
  • Senior Bus goes to Short Hills Mall →
    Millburn Township, NJ Calendar Millburn, NJ 07041
    10:00 am
  • Midday Meditation
    Florham Park Public Library Akhoury Room A , 107 Ridgedale Avenue
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Madison Area YMCA Hosts Project SPARK Day to Promote Positive Youth Sports Experiences —MadisonArea YMCA Read on Patch
  • Library of the Chathams Celebrates Summer Reading Success: 13,046 Books Read, Nearly 30% Increase —Library of The Chathams Read on Patch
  • Costello's Ace Hardware | Long Island posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager: Chatham, NJ in Chatham. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • TAPinto Summit Launches Community Survey on School Bus Transportation (tapinto.net)
  • Apply for Social Marketing Activation Lead, Aveeno (kenvue.com)
  • Summit's No. 1 Real Estate Team (tapinto.net)

Madison

  • Madison Boys Soccer Ready to Kick Off 2026 Season (tapinto.net)

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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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