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🌱 Patch AM: How will 10 residents reshape Madison’s community pool future?
You won't want to miss Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire (documentary) on the Madison Patch calendar

Good morning Madison! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will 10 residents reshape Madison’s community pool future?
- Are your leaves and “flushable” wipes putting Madison’s systems at risk?
Also on today's calendar: Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire (documentary) and 10 more events.
Find out what's happening in Madisonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Madisonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 39 and low of 30 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy with a snow shower, temps: high: 37, low: 25.
- Friday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Madison Forms 2026 Ad Hoc Municipal Pool Advisory Committee, Names 10 Residents (tapinto.net) — Madison’s Borough Council has created a 2026 Ad Hoc Municipal Pool Advisory Committee and appointed 10 residents to help shape the future of the Madison Community Pool. Beginning next year, the group will advise on marketing, programming, membership, and long-term sustainability as the borough prepares for a new operating structure in 2027.
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• Madison DPW Reminds Residents: Leaf Pickup Continues, ‘Flushable' Wipes Still a Problem (tapinto.net) — Madison’s Department of Public Works is continuing borough curbside leaf collection for the next couple of weeks and urging residents to get remaining leaves to the curb soon. Officials also warn that so‑called “flushable” wipes and other foreign objects are clogging pump stations, and ask residents to throw these items in the trash to protect Madison’s sewer infrastructure.
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📸 Around Madison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison
★ Featured events ★
- Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire (documentary)
Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Rd, Madison
7:30 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 - United Methodist Church of Summit Christmas Concert
17 Kent Place Blvd., Summit, NJ 07901,
3:00 pm - Deep Peace: An Advent Evensong Service
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
5:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Dangler Family Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Remembrance Program (All Are Welcome)
The Madison Hotel Morristown, NJ , 1 Convent Rd , Morristown
7:00 pm - Free Webinar: Jumpstart Your 2026 Divorce with Strategy
https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89604681824
8:00 pm - Holiday Market at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey — The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre , 36 Madison Ave , Madison
10:00 am - All Virtual Workshop - An Introduction to the Chakras with Lauren Toolin
Santosha Yoga Studio , 2 Green Village Rd , Madison
10:30 am - Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey — The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre , 36 Madison Ave , Madison
11:00 am - Holiday Market at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
10:00 am - One Stage, One Night: The Music of Bad Company & John Mellencamp
Drew University , 36 Madison Ave , Madison
6:00 pm - Holiday Rock Concert : The Music of Mellencamp & Bad Co.
The Concert Hall at Drew University , 36 Madison Ave , Madison
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 9
Wednesday December 10
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
📣 Madison Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Minicourse Winter Registration Open–2 Five-Week Courses–Friends of the Madison Library —Sylvia Luber Read on Patch
- The 50-Year Mortgage Debate: What Madison Homebuyers Need to Know —Scott Spelker Read on Patch
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper Part Time Seasonal in Madison. Apply here.
- The WorkPlace Group posted a job opening for Logistics & Transportation - Join our WPG Talent Community in Florham Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Florham Park
- NJ's priciest home sales in November🏠 & our NYC holiday guide (northjersey.com)
- Borough of Chatham Council Votes to Settle 2 Challenges to Affordable Housing Plan and Mayor Signs Agreement After 5-0 Vote (tapinto.net)
- Rockaway Township council members endorse Gill in NJ-11 (newjerseyglobe.com)
Chatham
- Morristown Boys Bowling Overpowered by Chatham (tapinto.net)
- Toy Drives Near Morristown: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone (patch.com)
- Secaucus Police Blotter, Dec. 1 - Dec. 7 (patch.com)
Summit
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