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🌱 Patch AM: Why Chatham Borough police say BMW owners must be extra vigilant now

And check out New Year's Eve Worship Night on the Chatham Patch calendar

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Good morning Chatham! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Chatham Borough police say BMW owners must be extra vigilant now
  • How Chatham’s boys hoops stayed perfect heading into 2026

Also on today's calendar: New Year’s Eve Worship Night and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Breezy with morning flurries, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cold; morning flurries, temps: high: 28, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 30 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chatham Borough Police Chief Issues Public Safety Warning After 3 Vehicle Thefts, Burglaries; BMW Stolen from Lafayette Home (tapinto.net) — Chatham Borough police are warning residents after a BMW was stolen during a forcible entry on Lafayette Avenue and a string of occupied home burglaries and vehicle thefts since mid-December. Chief Brian Gibbons says organized crews appear to be targeting specific addresses and high-end models like BMWs and Audis, and urges residents—especially BMW owners—to step up overnight security and report anything suspicious immediately.
   

• Forehan-Kelly Four 3-Pointers, 19 Points as Chatham Boys Basketball Rolls to 90-46 win vs. New Providence in Cougar Classic (tapinto.net) — Chatham’s undefeated boys basketball team capped 2025 with a dominant 90-45 Cougar Classic win over New Providence at CHS, powered by Jalen Forehan-Kelly’s career-high 19 points and four threes. The Cougars, now 6-0 again, next host Union Catholic on Monday night in their first game of 2026, looking to break a three-game skid against the Vikings.
   

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