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🌱 Patch AM: Want in on the Library of the Chathams’ new Wolf Hall series?

Coming up on the Chatham Patch calendar: Friends of the Madison Public Library Announce New "Minicourses" for Fall 2026

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Hey there, Chatham! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want in on the Library of the Chathams' new Wolf Hall series?
  • Can Chatham girls soccer really pull off a third state crown?
  • How a Chatham tragedy sparked a tougher traffic safety push.

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Madison Public Library Announce New "Minicourses" for Fall 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 74, low: 67.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reading Through History Series: Exploring the Genius of Wolf Hall with David Lynn and John Adams at the Library of the Chathams (tapinto.net) — The Library of the Chathams is launching a new Reading Through History series with a small-group discussion of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall on Thursday, October 1, at 5 p.m. Led by literary scholar David Lynn and local foundation trustee John Adams, the program invites residents to explore the novel's history, craft, and themes; registration is required and capped at 20 participants.
   

• 45 compelling storylines to watch during the 2026 N.J. girls soccer season (nj.com subscription) — Chatham's girls soccer team enters 2026 chasing a third Group 3 state title in four years, with junior standout Lucy Arps leading another championship push. A statewide preview highlights Chatham among the toughest programs in the brutal NJAC-American division, outlining key returning players, rivals, and the deep playoff runs that could shape another memorable fall.
   

• GC Police support Goal Zero traffic safety initiative (gcnews.com) — Chatham Police launched a Goal Zero traffic safety campaign in memory of a pedestrian killed in town earlier this year, and Garden City officers mirrored the effort in their own community. The initiative combined traffic stops with driver education, stressing how everyday choices like speeding or texting behind the wheel can have deadly consequences and urging motorists to protect pedestrians and cyclists.
   

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Other local events
    Sunday August 23
  • Summer Choir rehearsal - Music Room
    Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
    9:00 am
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Piano Tunings: sanctuary, Asbury Room, Music Room
    Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
    • Thursday August 27
  • Music Room: Flowing River MA
    Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
    5:00 pm
  • Library Board Meeting
    Borough of Chatham 54 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Sixty Miles Down →
    Dingbatz, 620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • SilverSneakers Fitness Classes at Juniper Village at Chatham - June 2026 →
    Juniper Village at Chatham, 500 Southern Blvd, Chatham Township
    3:30 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Summer Concerts at the Garden @ Reasoner Park →
    The Gazebo at Reasoner Park, PJQ8+XJ5, Chatham
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Reading Through History Series: Exploring the Genius of Wolf Hall with David Lynn and John Adams —Library of The Chathams Read on Patch
  • Chatham Presbyterian Church Invites Community to Welcome Back Sunday, September 13, 10 am —Ceri Read on Patch
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $19.00/hr in Chatham. Apply here.
  • AbbVie, Inc. posted a job opening for Group Lead, Customer Service Distribution in Florham Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • Summit School District Names New Business Administrator (tapinto.net)
  • .Net Full Stack Developer(Mid-level) with Strong Agentic AI / Summit, NJ(Hybrid) - Exatech Inc - Summit, NJ, US (dice.com)
  • Summit Football to Play Two Home Games Under Tatlock Lights (tapinto.net)

Madison

  • Madison Girls Tennis Team Set to Open Season at Mountain Lakes (tapinto.net)

Livingston

  • Dozens Of NJ Towns Have Banned AI Data Centers: See The List (patch.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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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