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Coffee in hand, Randolph? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Randolph families thanked first responders at 'Mission Gratitude'.
  • What businesses filled Randolph's newly revamped Franklin Road industrial complex?
  • When does Randolph field hockey open its county tournament run?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph Holds Annual 'Mission Gratitude' Event (TAPinto.net) — Families and first responders from Randolph gathered at Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph for the 11th annual "Mission Gratitude," turning an overcast Sunday into a community celebration. Kids explored emergency vehicles, met local police, fire, and EMS crews, and connected with classmates from across Randolph's large school district. Mayor Mark Forstenhausler praised the event for building trust and recognizing often-overlooked first responders.
   

• RRNNJ completes full lease-up of Randolph industrial property (binje.com) — A small-bay industrial complex on Franklin Road in Randolph is now fully leased after a rapid renovation that modernized the 10-unit property for local and regional service businesses. Upgrades like new HVAC, lighting, parking, and loading docks helped attract a diverse mix of tenants, from automotive services to food and beverage. The quick lease-up signals strong demand for flexible industrial space in Randolph.
   

• Morris County Tournament 2026 field hockey bracket, schedule, scores (dailyrecord.com) — Randolph's field hockey team opens Morris County Tournament play at home as the 13th seed, hosting Whippany Park in the first round. The bracket sets Chatham as the top seed, with Madison, West Morris, and Morristown also earning byes. Games run through late October, with semifinals and the final scheduled at Boonton.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a water leak but a couple of plumbers were unable to detect the source of the leaks.
    Does anyone know of any plumbers who can help with leak detection devices to detect the sources and fix it? I live in Randolph. (Nextdoor Knightsbridge)
  • County College of Morris posted a job opening for Custodian II (Evening) in Randolph. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Rockaway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Randolph here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dover

  • Dover High School dance teacher named New Jersey State Teacher of the Year (wrnjradio.com)
  • Parsippany mayor urges residents to 'remain calm' after ICE arrests (dailyrecord.com)
  • ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say (wusf.org)

Roxbury

  • Things to Do in Roxbury, NJ: Lake Hopatcong, Horseshoe Lake, and the Morris Canal (shopmorriscounty.com)
  • ICE has quietly been using warehouses as detention centers : Consider This from NPR (npr.org)

Mendham

  • Chemical Corp. To Pay Millions After Contaminating Chester, AG Says (patch.com)
  • Chemical Giant To Pay Millions After Contaminating 2 Morris Co. Towns, AG Says (patch.com)

Ok Randolph! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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