🌱 How Chester’s new FEMA-funded ambulance fits into changing EMS coverage

Good morning Chester! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Chester's new FEMA-funded ambulance fits into changing EMS coverage

Also on today's calendar: 53rd Annual Rose Squared Fall Chester Craft Show and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New FEMA-Funded Ambulance Arrives For Chester First Aid Squad (patch.com) — A new FEMA-funded ambulance has just joined the Chester First Aid Squad's fleet, boosting emergency coverage for both the township and borough. The upgrade comes as Atlantic Health assumes primary EMS duties in Chester Township, while the volunteer squad remains key for Chester Borough and backup responses. CFAS continues recruiting, training, and serving more than 9,400 area residents.
   

📸 Around Chester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chester

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Chester, NJ Fall Crafts →
  Municipal Field, 155 Main St, Chester
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• 53rd Annual Rose Squared Fall Chester Craft Show →
  134 Main St, Chester
  10:00 am
Friday September 18
• Bubbles and Brine at Riamede Farm in Chester New Jersey →
  Riamede Farm, 122 Oakdale Rd, Chester
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Stony Hill Farms & Rebel Sheep Winery →
  Stony Hill Farm Market, 15 North Rd, Chester
  1:00 pm

📣 Chester Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Tea Blending
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  1:00 pm
• Steve Redan Memorial Author Series - Lucy Foley
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library -
  2:00 pm
• Zumba with Kelley
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Route 5 Trash, Commingle, Grass, Leaves, & Brush collection →
  Roxbury Calendar Roxbury, NJ 07852
• Ethos Farm to Health →
  Ethos Farm Organic Market, 177 W Mill Rd, Long Valley
  9:00 am
• Yoga for Adults - Live in the Library
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  9:15 am
• Movie: Wuthering Heights
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  1:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Free ESL Conversation Class
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Online Shopping Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.99/hr in Chester. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Chester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Long Valley

• Musical Theatre Program Returns To Long Valley This Fall (patch.com)

Mendham

• 14 Stoney Hill Rd, Mendham Twp., NJ 07960 (redfin.com)
• Randolph Football Poised To Bounce Back in 2026 After Injury-Plagued 2025 Season (tapinto.net)

Ok Chester! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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