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Hello Madison! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new response team is changing Madison police mental health calls.
  • How did a former Drew University star land another top coaching job?
  • How did Madison's Drew University stack up in Time's new rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Opera at Florham presents: Opera Talk: Mario Lanza - The Man & His Music and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Madison Police Chief: ARRIVE Together Has Drastically Reduced Use of Force on Mental Health Calls (tapinto.net) — Madison officials say the ARRIVE Together program has sharply reduced use of force on local mental health calls by pairing officers with trained clinicians. Launched in Morris County in late 2023 and expanded countywide, the initiative now handles thousands of interactions, helping de-escalate crises, connect residents with services, and support police during high-risk incidents across Madison and neighboring towns.
   

• Matt Brisotti to Lead Colby Men's Tennis Program (colbyathletics.com) — A former standout at Drew University in Madison, Matt Brisotti has been named head coach of Colby College's men's tennis program after winning national titles at the University of Chicago. His rise highlights the strong tennis pedigree connected to Madison's own Drew University and its role in shaping successful collegiate coaches.
   

• NJ universities tout Time's Best Colleges rankings (njbiz.com) — Several New Jersey universities are touting their spots on Time's new America's Best Colleges list, including Drew University in Madison. Drew highlighted ranking first among New Jersey schools in the Learning Environment category and leading private liberal arts universities statewide, while Kean, Ramapo, Saint Peter's, and Stevens also celebrated strong showings.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Florham Park

  • Celularity Partners with MuseCell Innovations to Manufacture Allogeneic Cell Therapy Products in the US (biopharminternational.com)
  • FDU and Edcor Partner on Tuition Discount Program for Working Professionals (njbia.org)
  • Severe Thunderstorm Watch for East Hanover and Florham Park in Effect for Thursday (tapinto.net)

Chatham

  • Local Event: Troubadour Concerts: Split Bill -- Greg Greenway and Jenna Nicholls (patch.com)

Morristown

  • Morris School District Adds Referendum Presentation Ahead Of $158.6M Vote (patch.com)
  • Dog Trapped In Shed For Days Saved By Morris Co. Rescue Team (patch.com)

Ok Madison! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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