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Good morning to you Mendham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Mendham's field hockey team stormed back for an overtime thriller
  • Where does West Morris Mendham rank among New Jersey's top high schools?
  • How a Mendham teen turned a joy project into a Gold Award

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mele scores in overtime as Mendham field hockey edges Roxbury (nj.com subscription) — Mendham High School's field hockey team pulled off a dramatic 3-2 overtime win against Roxbury on its home field, with Samantha Mele netting the game-winner. Local standout Emma Peruyero scored twice in the fourth quarter to erase a deficit, while goalie Colleen Capuzzi anchored the defense as Mendham improved its strong early-season record.
   

• The 50 Best Public High Schools in New Jersey for 2027, According to Niche (njfamily.com) — New statewide rankings from Niche place West Morris Mendham High School among New Jersey's top 50 public high schools for 2027, highlighting its strong academics and overall student experience. The list is based on factors like academics, diversity, teacher quality, and parent and student reviews, giving Mendham families another data point when comparing school options across the state.
   

• Gold Award Girl Scout Inspires Teens with New Book on Finding Joy (tapinto.net) — A Mendham Girl Scout, Brynn Budnik, has earned the prestigious Gold Award for creating a book that helps teens rediscover joy and reduce post-pandemic loneliness. Her 31-page guide is already being used in several local high schools and by the Morris County Stigma Free Task Force, highlighting how one Mendham teen is supporting youth mental well-being across North Jersey.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Bernardsville

  • Revolutionary War Characters Coming To Bernardsville For First Pub Crawl (patch.com)

Basking Ridge

  • Bernards Township School Board Election 2026: David Shaw (patch.com)
  • Ridge Hair Studio Hosts Ribbon Cutting In Basking Ridge (patch.com)

Randolph

  • Brundage Park Playhouse presents "Ghost, the Musical" (newjerseystage.com)
  • How a New Jersey DWI Shows Up in a Background Check, and What Randolph Employers See (thesiliconreview.com)
  • Celebrating a legacy: CCM Gallery showcases Joe Kubert and 50 years of the Joe Kubert School (morristowngreen.com)

Ok Mendham! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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