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🌱 Patch AM: What you need to know before Sunday’s big Marching Dodgers competition

And on the Madison Patch calendar - Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What you need to know before Sunday's big Marching Dodgers competition
  • How Madison's 2027 property revaluation could affect your tax bill

Also on today's calendar: Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Event: Madison's Marching Dodgers Host Band Competition Sunday Oct. 4 (patch.com) — Madison High School's Marching Dodgers are hosting a big "Tournament of Bands" competition at Ted Monica Stadium this Sunday, Oct. 4, with 14 visiting bands and food on site. Gates open at 11:30 a.m., tickets are discounted for students and seniors, and kids under 10 wearing maroon and gold get in free, making it an easy local outing for families.
   

• Council Meeting Update: Madison Plans 2027 Property Revaluation; Borough Retains AAA Credit Rating (tapinto.net) — Madison officials are planning a borough-wide property revaluation for 2027, spreading the $1.2 million cost over five years so residents aren't hit with a single large budget spike. At the same time, the borough kept its AAA credit rating and outlined how it will finance the Drew Forest purchase with grants, short-term borrowing, and a temporary utility loan.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • JPMorgan Chase posted a job opening for 2027 Global Private Bank Advisor Program (Full-time Analyst) - US Private Bank in Summit. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Morristown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Florham Park

  • Head to Head Review: Traws Pharma (NASDAQ:TRAW) vs. Phathom Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PHAT) (defenseworld.net)
  • MilkShake Factory To Open Ridgewood Location on Oct. 10 (wdhafm.com)
  • The Best Nail Salons in Morris County, NJ: 6 Local Favorites for Gel, Dip and Organic Spa Pedicures (shopmorriscounty.com)

Chatham

  • Congresswoman Analilia Mejia is hosting a town hall in Chatham on Wednesday (njtoday.news)

Morristown

  • Cops Rescue Dog From Burning Morris County Home (patch.com)
  • Retired Police Lieutenant Mourned By Morristown Community (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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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