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🌱 Patch AM: Free fire trucks, treats and games coming to Chatham Township Saturday.

Coming up: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge on the Chatham Patch calendar

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Good morning Chatham! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free fire trucks, treats and games coming to Chatham Township Saturday.

Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Turning sunny; warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 63, low: 41.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chatham Township Fire Department Hosts a Free Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 10, 2026 (shopmorriscounty.com) — Chatham Township families can enjoy a free Community Appreciation Day with games, treats, and fire truck activities at the municipal building on Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. Kids can try the fire hose, explore trucks, and meet volunteer firefighters, with a rain date set for Sunday. Organizers suggest checking the township calendar that morning if weather looks questionable.
   

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Madison

  • Volleyball Recap: Mount Olive's Victory on Saturday Extends Winning Streak to 11 (maxpreps.com)

Ok Chatham! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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