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🌱 Patch AM: How could Randolph’s ex-mayor steer federal money back to town?
Spotted on the Randolph calendar: Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show

What's up Randolph! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could Randolph's ex-mayor steer federal money back to town?
Also on today's calendar: Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hathaway proposes federal relief for towns facing housing mandates (newjerseyglobe.com) — Randolph residents may see their former mayor, now a congressional candidate, push a federal plan to help towns handle school, safety, and infrastructure costs tied to state-mandated affordable housing. Drawing on Randolph's experience cutting its obligation from 355 to 28 units, he's pitching relief money for communities facing big population jumps while keeping New Jersey's housing rules in place.
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📸 Around Randolph
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Randolph
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★ Featured events ★
- Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show →
Chubb Park, 290 W Main St, Chester
12:00 pm - Annual Bets For Our Vets Casino Night →
American Legion Post 278, 119 NJ-183, Stanhope
6:00 pm - AIA Newark & Suburban Architects Barkitecture →
Czig Meister Brewing, 106 Valentine St, Hackettstown
12:00 pm - Eleventh Hour Rescue Par 4 Paws 2026 Golf Outing →
81 Pleasant Hill Rd, Mt Olive
1:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Environmental & Landmark Committee →
Randolph Township Municipal Building, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph
7:30 pm - Bingo →
Randolph Township Community Center, 30 Calais Road, Randolph
11:00 am - Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
7:00 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - Jamtoberfest : All Day Concert & Festival n Morris County! →
Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
1:00 pm - 52nd Annual Under the Stars Marching Band Festival →
Randolph High School, 511 Millbrook Ave, Randolph
6:00 pm - Mission Gratitude Touch-a-Truck →
Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph, 390 NJ-10, Randolph
10:00 am - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
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- LAZ had a blast at the fair yesterday!
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🗞 Nearby News
Dover
- Things to Do in Dover, NJ: Blackwell Street, the Best Latin Food in Morris County, and the Parks (shopmorriscounty.com)
- Morris County Lists 31 Mail-In Ballot Drop Box Locations (parsippanyfocus.com)
Roxbury
- Beautiful Weather, Great Attendance at Roxbury's Olde Suckasunny Day (tapinto.net)
- Roxbury Convenience Store Plan Got 4 Yes Votes, 2 No — But Was Still Denied (tapinto.net)
- Roxbury Warehouse Again At Center Of ICE Detention Fight (njurbannews.com)
Morris Plains
- What's on TAPinto in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains for the Week of Monday Sept. 21 - Friday Sept. 25 (tapinto.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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