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🌱 Patch AM: Mendham Twp. School Board Earns Prestigious State Certification
Happening soon: Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show on the Mendham Patch calendar

Hello Mendham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Mendham Township school board earns top state-level governance recognition
- How high did Mendham girls tennis climb in statewide rankings?
Also on today's calendar: Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show and 9 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!)
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- Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
- Sunday: Breezy with occasional rain, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
- Monday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mendham Twp. School Board Earns Prestigious State Certification (patch.com) — Mendham Township residents can take pride in their school board, which just earned the Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification for its intensive training and focus on student achievement. Board members completed extensive coursework in ethics, finance, governance, and community engagement, and district leaders say this recognition reflects a strong, ongoing commitment to local students and families.
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• Girls tennis group & conference rankings, Sept. 25 (nj.com subscription) — Mendham High School's girls tennis team is ranked among New Jersey's top Group 2 and NJAC programs as the state tournament approaches, reflecting a strong 9-2 record. These updated statewide and conference rankings highlight how Mendham stacks up against rival schools and what kind of competition local fans can expect in the coming postseason.
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📸 Around Mendham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mendham
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★ Featured events ★
- Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show →
Chubb Park, 290 W Main St, Chester
12:00 pm - Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show →
Chubb Park, 290 W Main St, Chester
12:00 pm - Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
7:00 pm - Bighearted 5K →
66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- "Resonance" Writers Conference →
Community Place, Community Pl, Madison
9:00 am - Volunteer Work Session →
339 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mendham Township
9:00 am - The Mother Road at 100 Years Old: Voices of Route 66 at the Mendham Township Library →
Mendham Township Library, 2 W Main St, Mendham Township
1:00 pm - 13th Annual Golf Outing and 3rd Annual Picklball Outing →
Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd, Bedminster
9:30 am - Wild at Heart Men's Group →
Grace Bible Chapel, 100 Oakdale Rd, Chester
6:30 pm - Local History Lecture Series:Hometown History NJ at the Mendham Township Library →
Mendham Township Library, 2 W Main St, Mendham Township
7:00 pm - Mendham Troop 1 Annual Pumpkin & Bake Sale 2026 →
Kings Food Markets, 86 E Main St, Mendham
4:00 pm - Troubadour Concerts: Vance Gilbert and Eliot Bronson →
21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown
7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
📣 Mendham Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Succasunna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mendham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Randolph
- Here's where to find Oktoberfest in North Jersey (dailyrecord.com)
- These adoptable pets are looking for homes in North Jersey this week (northjersey.com)
- Girls volleyball: Results and recaps for Thursday, Sept. 24 (nj.com)
Morris
- Dallas Trinity FC's Meila Brewer, Four W League Standouts Named in U.S. U-17s World Cup Squad (gainbridgesuperleague.com)
Morristown
- DHS identifies detainees from latest ICE sweep in Morristown (morristowngreen.com)
- The best apple cider donuts in New Jersey are waiting for you here (dailyrecord.com)
Ok Mendham! 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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