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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Madison's new electric rules could affect big power users
  • Why a Nicole Kidman shoot took over a Madison street corner
  • Try Madison's own escape room for your next night out

Also on today's calendar: Annual Carnival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Very warm and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Madison Moves Forward With New Electric Rules Aimed at Data Centers, High-Intensity Users (tapinto.net) — Madison officials are advancing new rules for high-intensity electric users, especially data centers, to protect the borough's community-owned power system and prioritize residents' reliability. The proposed ordinance creates a separate rate class, requires special applications and service agreements, and could allow the borough to curtail large loads when the local grid is stressed.
   

• Nicole Kidman Production Spotted Filming Outside Forum Coffee in Downtown Madison (shopmorriscounty.com) — Downtown Madison got a brush with Hollywood as a Nicole Kidman production filmed outside Forum Coffee at Waverly Place and Main Street, bringing lights, cables, and some tight sidewalk and parking conditions. Residents can still visit the cafe while giving the crew space, and the piece highlights other recent film shoots and upcoming downtown happenings like Bottle Hill Day.
   

• The Best Escape Rooms in Morris County, NJ (shopmorriscounty.com) — If you are looking for a fun night out close to home, Madison's Escape Room NJ on Waverly Place offers rotating themed rooms and late hours just off Main Street. It is one of several highlighted Morris County escape rooms, giving local residents easy options for date nights, birthdays, or family outings without leaving the area.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Morristown. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Florham Park

  • Two-Midnight Rule: Key Strategies for Observation Patients (medscape.com)
  • Conduent Names Narayanan Sundaresan Chief Information and Technology Officer • Workflow (workflowotg.com)
  • Jets Sign Super Bowl Champ's Son to Replace Minkah Fitzpatrick Amid Strong Words (heavy.com)

Chatham

  • Local Event: Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception (patch.com)
  • Chatham High Senior Students Alan Chen, Peter Krieg and Teesta Bhola-Shah Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (tapinto.net)
  • Chatham Schools Deny Keeping Parents in The Dark (insidernj.com)

Morristown

  • Wrong-Way Driver Who Killed Woman, 22, Avoids Prison: Morris Co. Officials (patch.com)

Ok Madison! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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