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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Chatham pizzeria just landed on a national best-of list
Coming up: A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp on the Chatham Patch calendar

Hi there, Chatham! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Chatham pizzeria just landed on a national best-of list
- West Morris visits Chatham tonight after Morris Knolls' big statement win
Also on today's calendar: A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Windy; cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
- Monday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2 NJ Pizza Places Named The Best In America For 2026 (943thepoint.com) — Chatham's own Bucky's Pizza has been named one of USA Today's best pizzerias in America, praised for its distinctive fermented sourdough crust. Alongside Brooklyn Square at the Shore, Bucky's stands out as a newcomer already earning national attention, giving local residents another reason to support a hometown slice shop.
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• Morris Knolls football sits atop division standings following victory over Mount Olive (nj.com subscription) — Morris Knolls seized first place in the SFC Liberty White with a decisive win over Mount Olive, setting up a key showdown as West Morris travels to play at Chatham tonight at 7 p.m. For local fans, it's a chance to see a divisional contender visit your home field while the race for the top spot tightens.
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📸 Around Chatham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chatham
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★ Featured events ★
- A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
12:00 pm - Lindy Hop Dance Lesson and Social →
25 Cook Ave, Madison
7:00 pm - Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception →
St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
11:00 am - St. Patrick School Annual High School Night →
St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
7:00 pm - Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
7:00 pm - STEAM Careers That Create Change - Career Exploration Event →
Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham
11:00 am - Optimal Aging presented by Empty Nester Semester® →
Drew University, 36 Madison Ave, Madison
7:00 pm - Mount Saint Mary Academy Meet & Greet Beacon Hill- Summit →
Beacon Hill Club, 250 Hobart Ave, Summit
8:00 pm - Bighearted 5K →
66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Meyersville Grange 188's 100th Anniversary Open House & Square Dance →
500 Meyersville Rd, Long Hill
6:00 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 - Chatham Playhouse Kick Off Their 105th Season with "The Thanksgiving Play" by Larissa FastHorse →
Chatham Community Players, 23 N Passaic Ave, Chatham
3:00 pm - 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 - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - 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
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 Chatham Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Chatham PatchAM possible:
- Vincent Matrisciano for Congress — (862) 258-7783
- Aquinas Healthcare — (973) 467-8502
- Ridgedale Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors — (973) 534-8014
- Sunny Cozy Mirage LLC — 7326753547
- Heart & Mind Coaching and Consulting — (201) 540-9887
- The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
- Coviello's Outdoor Living — (973) 477-2278
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
- The Chatham Club — 973-377-1900
- PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
- Gingham Giraffe Preschool & Kindergarten — (973) 635-0033
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BBQ Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Mountainside. Apply here.
- Pet Supplies Plus posted a job opening for Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care) in Berkeley Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Summit
- Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports (dailyvoice.com)
- ALPR Costs and Audits: Summit and New Providence Documented Their Violations. Berkeley Heights Didn't. (nj21st.com)
- Volleyball Recap: Elizabeth Handles Summit (maxpreps.com)
Madison
- The Market House Opens on Main Street in Madison With Fresh Flowers, Gifts, Clothing and Fall Workshops (shopmorriscounty.com)
- NJ bill would prohibit AI from replacing teachers in public school classrooms (news12.com)
Springfield
- Springfield Wind Advisory In Effect As Nor'easter Nears (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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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