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Hello Chatham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Chatham sergeant says his private texts cost him overtime
  • How Chatham’s goalie stole Senior Night against Morristown

Also on today's calendar: SOMA, NJ Resident featured on Mr. Beast's Beast Games! and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Chathamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Chathamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Breezy this afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 48, low: 34.
  • Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 36 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• North Jersey cop claims private texts were used to unfairly punish him (dailyrecord.com) — A Chatham police sergeant has sued the borough and Police Department, claiming private text messages were improperly used to discipline him in retaliation for his union work during contentious contract talks. Borough officials say an independent hearing officer upheld discipline for misconduct, including loss of overtime and a recommended unpaid suspension, and vow to defend their actions in court.
   

• Lange 41 Saves for Chatham in ‘Senior Night' Boys Ice Hockey Win vs. Morristown; Defenseman Kieran Brendle 2 Goals, Assist (tapinto.net) — Chatham High’s boys ice hockey team earned a 5–3 Senior Night win over Morristown behind goalie Snowden Lange’s 41 saves and two goals from defenseman Kieran Brendle. The Cougars improved to 6–6 and now quickly turn around for a Tuesday afternoon matchup against Old Bridge, giving local fans another chance this week to support the team.
   

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    Tuesday January 13
  • Baby Time! * Drop In (Ages birth - 15 months)
    Madison Library , 39 Keep Street , Madison
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    Madison Library , 39 Keep Street , Madison
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    Millburn Township, NJ Calendar , 333 White Oak Ridge Road , Short Hills
    12:00 pm
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    Madison Borough, NJ Calendar , 10 Kings Road , Madison
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🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • Union County lottery player wins $200K playing Deep Pockets (mycentraljersey.com)
  • N.J. awards $32M in grants for electric school buses, public charging stations (nj.com)

Madison

  • Madison Pool Advisory Board Says Community Pool Will Reopen for 2026 Season With New Operations, Management Plan (tapinto.net)
  • Madison Council Meeting is Tonight; See Agenda Below (tapinto.net)
  • Baisch lifts Madison to win against Oak Knoll - Girls ice hockey recap (nj.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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