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🌱 Why is an undrafted rookie running the Jets’ offense in Florham Park?
And check out Free Christmas Concert on the Florham Park Patch calendar

Cheers Florham Park! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is an undrafted rookie running the Jets’ offense in Florham Park?
- Which ex-Rutgers labor chief once practiced law in Florham Park?
Also on today's calendar: Free Christmas Concert and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Florham Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Florham Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: A snow shower this afternoon, with a high of 36 and low of 23 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 25.
- Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 40 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook taking snaps with Jets starters (trentonian.com) — At the Jets’ Florham Park training facility, undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook is taking first-team snaps while injuries sideline Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields, raising the chance Cook starts Sunday in Jacksonville. Coach Aaron Glenn also detailed a long injury list and noted star receiver Garrett Wilson is eligible to return from injured reserve but not yet cleared.
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• CSG Law adds former Rutgers VP of labor relations (njbiz.com) — A veteran labor and employment attorney who once practiced at a Florham Park law firm has joined Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi’s employment group. David Cohen brings experience from Rutgers University and the Christie administration, where he led labor negotiations, as well as long service in Berkeley Heights local government and on its planning board.
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📸 Around Florham Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Florham Park
★ Featured events ★
- Free Christmas Concert
St Andrew Lutheran Church, 335 Reynolds Ave, Parsippany-Troy Hills
7:00 pm - Eleventh Hour Rescue Winter Wonderland 2025
37 Plains Rd, Frankford
10:00 am - Queer Holiday Maker’s Market
Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown
1:00 pm - IMPROV: The Ugly Sweater Show
Morristown Masonic Center Museum & Library, 39 Maple Ave, Morristown
8:00 pm - Teddy Bear Toss Game Featuring Park Hockey vs Chatham Cougars
Richard J. Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange
8:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Move & Shake with Ms. Carol
Florham Park Public Library , 107 Ridgedale Avenue , Florham Park
10:30 am - Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Parsippany Hills HS (Home)
Madison High School Gym-Main Madison High School Gym-Main
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Morris Hills High School (Home)
Madison High School , Gym-Main , Madison
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls JV vs. Parsippany Hills HS (Home)
Madison High School Gym-Main Madison High School Gym-Main
5:30 pm - Basketball: Girls JV vs. Morris Hills High School (Home)
Madison High School , Gym-Main , Madison
5:30 pm - Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. Mount Olive High School (Away)
Mennen Sports Arena
5:45 pm - Pet Photos with Santa (plus meet a NY Giants Legend!)
Bond Vet - Florham Park , 176 Columbia Turnpike , Florham Park
4:00 pm
Friday December 12
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fairleigh Dickinson University posted a job opening for Adjunct Professor of Biology (Anatomy and Physiology) - Spring 2026 in Madison. Apply here.
- Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florham Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Madison
- Madison Boys and Girls Swim Teams Dominate Parsippany in Season Opener (tapinto.net)
- Madison Health Department Reports November Activity, Schedules Free Rabies Clinic and Warns of Tough Flu Season (tapinto.net)
- Madison Board of Education Invites Community Input on Superintendent Search (tapinto.net)
Chatham
- MacAniff Shows He's Back to Health with 30 Points in Chatham Boys Basketball Scrimmage vs. Millburn; Sidelined at End of 2025 (tapinto.net)
- Borough of Chatham Council Votes to Settle 2 Challenges to Affordable Housing Plan and Mayor Signs Agreement After 5-0 Vote (tapinto.net)
Livingston
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