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🌱 Patch AM: How a new grant is boosting jazz Sundays in Madison

Also check out Kevin Hines: Belonging in the Age of Loneliness on the Madison Patch calendar

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Hi there, Madison! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new grant is boosting jazz Sundays in Madison
  • How did Madison’s girls lose a nine-point halftime lead?

Also on today's calendar: Kevin Hines: Belonging in the Age of Loneliness and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 49, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJ Jazz Society Receives Grant from The Summit Foundation to Support Jersey Jazz LIVE! (newjerseystage.com) — Madison residents can look forward to more live jazz at the Madison Community Arts Center, thanks to a new $2,950 grant supporting nine Sunday Jersey Jazz LIVE! concerts. The series pairs performances by seasoned professionals with Rising Stars sets featuring talented high school and college jazz students from around New Jersey, helping nurture young musicians while bringing rich jazz history into the community.
   

• Madison Girls Basketball: Dodgers Win Streak Snapped at Four Games After Loss to Villa Walsh (tapinto.net) — Madison High School’s girls basketball team saw its four-game winning streak end in a 44–37 home loss to Villa Walsh on Wednesday. After leading 24–15 at halftime behind strong defense, the young Dodgers struggled with composure in the second half, allowing a big Vikings comeback that their coach hopes becomes a key learning moment.
   

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  • The Hidden Cost of "I Have a Buyer for Your Home" Offers in Madison —Scott Spelker Read on Patch
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    We live on Kings Road and he travels behind the homes. Has anyone seen our boy Toby? He is neutered and very sweet, no collar. Please let me know… (Nextdoor Niles Ave)
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University posted a job opening for Adjunct Professor for Mathematics and PreCalculus -- Fall 2025 in Madison. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Florham Park

  • Chatham Puts Up Lowest Point Total of the Season in 56-50 Boys Basketball Loss to Delbarton; MacAniff 14 Points for Cougars (tapinto.net)
  • 27 towns trying to get off the hook for affordable housing requirements by suing N.J. (nj.com)
  • 'Any Night' opens Chatham Players Black Box Series on January (tapinto.net)

Chatham

  • PeakBot - Morristown, NJ Patch (patch.com)
  • Son Of Legendary NJ Guitarist To Perform At Morris Museum (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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