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Hey hey Madison! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why was Madison's Drew redevelopment deal just delayed?
  • Who will Madison field hockey host in the county tournament?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 10/8/2026 (insidernj.com) — Madison residents should know that the Drew University redevelopment deal has been delayed, according to local reporting summarized in this statewide political briefing. The newsletter quickly notes the setback amid a wide sweep of New Jersey political updates, from statewide election issues to other towns' development fights, giving context for how Madison's project fits into broader redevelopment debates.
   

• Morris County Tournament 2026 field hockey bracket, schedule, scores (dailyrecord.com) — Madison's field hockey team earned the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the 2026 Morris County Tournament, with early rounds hosted by higher seeds and finals set for Boonton later this month. Local fans can track who will visit Madison based on first-round results and follow the evolving bracket as scores are updated throughout October.
   

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Morristown

  • The Best Pasta In The Country Is In Morris County, Ranking Says (patch.com)
  • Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Morristown This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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