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

In today's newsletter:

  • What could this new federal lawsuit mean for Chathams schools?

Also on today's calendar: SilverSneakers Fitness Classes at Juniper Village at Chatham - June 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Moms for Liberty sues Chathams school district over transgender student policy (newjerseyglobe.com) — Parents in the School District of the Chathams should know that Moms for Liberty has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the district's transgender student policy, arguing it withholds key information from parents. The suit targets rules on name and pronoun changes, sports participation, facility use, and referrals to outside organizations, and asks a judge to block enforcement unless parental notice and consent are required.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Play Canasta →
    Millburn Township, NJ Calendar, 200 Glen Ave, Millburn
    11:00 am
  • MKM Meet & Greet - Kindergarten - Grade 2
    Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center MKM Classroom
    2:00 pm
  • Bubbly Beats with Miss Jolie * Drop In (Ages 6 and under)
    Madison Library 39 Keep Street
    2:00 pm
  • MKM Meet & Greet - Preschool
    Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center MKM Classroom
    2:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Art League of the Chathams – 2026 Fall Art Show Opening Reception - Sunday, September 13, 2026 • 2:00–4:00 PM —Khaya Peluso Read on Patch
  • Why Aren't We Talking About This? —Library of The Chathams Read on Patch
  • Juniper Village at Chatham Celebrates 100% Occupancy - Serving area adults since 1998 —Sofia Fiorita Read on Patch
  • There is road construction on I-80 W reported at...
    There is road construction on I-80 W reported at 6:06 AM. "Roadwork on I-80 Westbound between West of Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd (Parsippany-Troy… (Nextdoor )
  • There is road construction on I-80 W reported at...
    There is road construction on I-80 W reported at 6:06 AM. "Roadwork on I-80 Westbound between West of Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd (Parsippany-Troy… (Nextdoor )
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Field Beauty Sales Coordinator in Chatham. Apply here.
  • Arena posted a job opening for Office of Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy - NJ LD-21: Legislative Aide - Office of Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy, NJ District 21 in Summit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • Summit's License Plate Readers Come Under the Microscope After Flock Privacy Debate (tapinto.net)
  • Flood Watch Issued for Summit and Northeast New Jersey Thursday (tapinto.net)
  • Aston Martin Summit NJ no more (6speedonline.com)

Madison

  • Attention Families: Registration Opens for Madison Area YMCA 2026 Fall Session (tapinto.net)

Livingston

  • Ex-NJ Wrestling Coach Sexually Assaulted Teen In Hospital Parking Lot: Prosecutors (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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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