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🌱 Patch AM: Why Sunday Motor Co Cafe stands out in Madison’s brunch scene
And check out Annual Carnival on the Madison Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why Sunday Motor Co Cafe stands out in Madison's brunch scene
- How good is Madison's own escape room compared to others nearby?
Also on today's calendar: Annual Carnival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
- Thursday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The 8 Best Brunch Spots in Morris County, NJ (2026) (shopmorriscounty.com) — Madison brunch fans get a special nod in this Morris County roundup, which highlights Sunday Motor Co Cafe on Kings Road for its retro service-station setting, hearty brunch menu, and easy walk to downtown. The list also covers popular brunch spots in Morristown, Randolph, Denville, and Mountain Lakes, with practical notes on hours, reservations, and weekend crowds.
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• 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 within easy walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. The guide also rounds up other notable escape rooms across Morris County, from Morristown to Rockaway, Parsippany, and Wharton, with tips on booking ahead.
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📸 Around Madison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison
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★ Featured events ★
- Annual Carnival →
St Margaret Roman Catholic Church, 12 Columba St, Morristown
6:00 pm - Sustainability Fair and EV EXPO →
Chatham Station, Railroad Plaza S, Chatham
10:00 am - Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am - A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Minicourse - "U.S. Foreign Policy" by Dr Phil Mundo →
Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison
1:30 pm - "The Short, Happy Life of Amabel Scharff Roberts. The First American Nurse to Die in WWI →
Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison, NJ, 07940 Chase Room
7:00 pm - Elder Law Seminar →
Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison
10:30 am - General Robert Erskine: Mapmaker and Minemaster for the American Revolution →
METC Education Annex - 23 Main Street
7:00 pm - Chair Yoga →
Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison
11:15 am - Come dance at Swingin' Tern dances in Chatham! →
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Main St, Chatham
7:00 pm - Author Talk with Michael C. Gabriele's Colonial Taverns of New Jersey →
Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison
7:00 pm - Zoom Program - General Grant Lecture Part 2 →
Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
📣 Madison Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Habit Burger Grill posted a job opening for Cashier in Florham Park. Apply here.
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Stationary Engineer in Morris Plains. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Florham Park
- Child Burned On Police Motorcycle At Florham Park National Night Out, Lawsuit Says (dailyvoice.com)
- HC Aaron Glenn Impressed with Jets' Traveling Support (newyorkjets.com)
- Conduent Names Narayanan Sundaresan Chief Information and Technology Officer (lasvegassun.com)
Chatham
- Chatham BOE to Vote on Adoption of Policies and Regulations Introduced at July 13 Meeting; Update on $54 Million Referendum (tapinto.net)
- Chatham High Senior Students Alan Chen, Peter Krieg and Teesta Bhola-Shah Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (tapinto.net)
- What's on TAPinto in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains for the Week of Monday Sept. 14 - Friday Sept. 18 (tapinto.net)
New Providence
- 3 New Providence Property Applications Head To Zoning Board Monday (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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