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🌱 Patch AM: How many Chatham gems on this fall-ready Main Street and trails list?

Also, don't miss The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE! on the Chatham Patch calendar

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Hey there, Chatham! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many Chatham gems on this fall-ready Main Street and trails list?
  • How did Chatham let a sure soccer win slip away?
  • How a $9M school fieldhouse could reshape Chatham athletics

Also on today's calendar: The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Things to Do in Chatham, NJ: Main Street, the Great Swamp, and the Easiest Car Free Day Trip in Morris County (shopmorriscounty.com) — If you're planning a day in Chatham, this guide walks you from Main Street restaurants and independent shops to local parks, trails, and the Great Swamp's boardwalks. It highlights the Library of the Chathams, community theater, farmers market, and annual Fishawack Festival, plus practical details on parking and train access. Residents and visitors alike get concrete ideas for eating, walking, and exploring close to home.
   

• Disaster of an Ending for Chatham Boys Soccer as Summit ties it in 77th Minute & Wins it on Torres Goal with 00:21.1 Showing (tapinto.net) — Chatham boys soccer suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 home loss to Summit, surrendering the lead in the final minutes at Cougar Field despite strong goalkeeping from Ilan Dutton. Coach Mark Maka criticized the team's defending and decision-making as injuries and scoring struggles continue. The Cougars will try to rebound Friday night during their "Cougar Night" matchup against Mount Olive.
   

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/21/2026 (insidernj.com) — Chatham residents are watching a proposed $9 million school fieldhouse that could be funded through an upcoming school referendum, alongside efforts to reduce student phone use in local schools. The broader briefing also scans political maneuvering, infrastructure projects, and education changes across New Jersey, offering context on how other towns are handling safety, technology, and development issues.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Madison Area YMCA Board Appoints New Chief Executive Officer —MadisonArea YMCA Read on Patch
  • Longchamp USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Luxury Retail Sales Associate FT in Short Hills. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • Two Shutouts Send Summit Boys Soccer Into Busy Week (tapinto.net)
  • Summit Family Rallies Around 'Mama P' in Fight for Her Life (tapinto.net)
  • Drivers Could Face New Stops at Canoe Brook and Woodland (tapinto.net)

Madison

  • 11 Madison High School Seniors Earn National Merit Recognition (patch.com)

Millburn

  • Tour De Millburn Bike Ride Postponed: New Date Set (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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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