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Coming up: New Year's Eve Celebration Party at the Marriott Hanover Parsippany on the Chatham Patch calendar

Morning Chatham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Chatham track stars already rank among New Jersey’s best?
Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Celebration Party at the Marriott Hanover Parsippany and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Chathamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Chathamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 45 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Colder; p.m. snow, up to 1", temps: high: 30, low: 23.
- Saturday: An icy mix in the a.m.; cold, with a high of 30 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Boys indoor track honor roll, Dec. 23: Who delivered the biggest performances so far? (nj.com subscription) — Chatham High runners Brady Byrne, Marcus Valenzuela, and jumper Kevin Grundy have all earned spots on NJ.com’s early‑season boys indoor track honor roll, ranking among the state’s top performers in their events. The list surveys standout times and marks from major invitationals across New Jersey, giving Chatham fans an early look at who to watch as the winter season heats up.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chatham
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★ Featured events ★
- New Year's Eve Celebration Party at the Marriott Hanover Parsippany
Hanover Marriott, 1401 NJ-10, Hanover
8:00 pm - New Year’s Eve Worship Night
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
9:00 pm - A Candlelight Recital of Music for the New Year
Chatham United Methodist Church, 460 Main St, Chatham Township
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 5
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Other local events
- Library Closed
New Providence Memorial Library , 377 Elkwood Avenue , New Providence - His Girl Friday
Center Cinemas , 1 Williams Plaza , Rutherford
5:15 pm - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Help Session at the Library
Library of the Chathams , 214 Main St , Chatham
10:00 am - New Year's Eve Celebration Party at the Sheraton Hotel Parsippany
Sheraton Parsippany Hotel , 199 Smith Rd , Parsippany-Troy Hills
8:00 pm - Come dance at Swingin' Tern Dances in Chatham!
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Main St, Chatham, NJ, 07928
7:00 pm - Bollywood Dance Class at the Library
Library of the Chathams , 214 Main St , Chatham
7:00 pm - Private Kindergarten Info Session
Gingham Giraffe Preschool & Kindergarten , 234 Southern Blvd , Chatham Township
8:30 am - How to Start a Small Business
Library of the Chathams , 214 Main St , Chatham
7:00 pm - Library Chef: Demo on Knife Skills
Online
7:00 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Art League of the Chathams – 2025 Rosemary Howlett Scholarship Recipient: Eva Marrinan —Khaya Peluso Read on Patch
- Boll & Branch posted a job opening for Planning Intern (Remote) in Summit. Apply here.
- Life Time Fitness posted a job opening for Seasonal Camp Counselor in Florham Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Summit
- Brain Cancer Patient In NJ Becomes 1st In Northeast To Receive New Treatment (patch.com)
Madison
- Madison Council Approves Settlement Steps Tied to Affordable Housing Case, Drew Forest Preservation (tapinto.net)
- Events This Week in New Jersey from December 23-29, 2025 (newjerseystage.com)
Florham Park
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-- The Patch AM Team
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