🌱 Patch AM: Meet Madison’s newest police officer before he hits the streets

Coffee in hand, Madison? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet Madison’s newest police officer before he hits the streets
• See where Madison’s Rohan Tucker ranks among New Jersey’s fastest sprinters

Also on today's calendar: SOMA, NJ Resident featured on Mr. Beast's Beast Games! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.
• Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, temps: high: 34, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Madison Swears In New Police Hire Michael Ramos (tapinto.net) — Madison has hired Probationary Patrolman Michael Ramos as the newest member of the borough’s police department, with Mayor Bob Conley administering his oath in Council Chambers. Ramos, a former per-diem dispatcher for Madison, is now training at the Morris County Public Safety Academy and is expected to graduate June 1, 2026, before beginning patrol duties.
   

• Boys indoor track honor roll, Jan. 13: N.J.'s best shine ahead of Relay Championships (nj.com subscription) — A new statewide boys indoor track honor roll highlights top New Jersey performances, including Madison senior sprinter Rohan Tucker’s 21.97 in the 200 meters. The rankings preview teams and athletes to watch at the upcoming NJSIAA Relay Championships in Toms River, spanning sprints, distance events, jumps, throws, and relays.
   

📸 Around Madison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• SOMA, NJ Resident featured on Mr. Beast's Beast Games!
  45 E 33rd St, New York
  6:00 pm

Friday January 16

• 'It Was Just An Accident' (drama) by Jafar Panahi
  Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Rd, Madison
  7:30 pm

Tuesday January 20

• Friends of the Madison Public Library: New “Minicourses” for Winter 2026
  Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison
  1:30 pm

Wednesday January 21

• Author Karen Winn returns home to launch her novel, The Society, at Chapter One
  Chapter One, 84 E Main St, Mendham
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 14

• "Active Hope" book discussion (three-part series)
  Madison, NJ - RSVP for address
  6:30 pm

Thursday January 15

• Meet the Consulate General of Greece, Ms Iphigenia Kanara
  Bouras Center at Holy Trinity, 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield, NJ
  6:30 pm

Monday January 19

• School's Out Craft: MLK Jr. Day
  23 Main St , Madison
  11:00 am

Tuesday January 20

• Minicourse (Zoom) - 'Italian Mafia: Origins and Development in Italy' - 5 weeks
  Friends of the Madison Public Library
  1:30 pm

Thursday January 22

• Scholarship Luncheon and Game Day
  Thursday Morning Club's Madison Community House , 25 Cook Ave , Madison
  11:00 am

Saturday January 24

• NJ Camp Fairs in Summit at Visual Arts Center Jan 24, 2026 - FREE to attend (12-3PM)
  Visual Arts Center, 68 Elm Street, Summit NJ 07901
  12:00 pm

Monday January 26

• Minicourse-'Making of a Continental Power:The Expansion of the U.S. from 1607 to 1890' - Dr Darden
  Friends of the Madison Public Library
  1:30 pm

Tuesday January 27

• The Complete American Revolution Lecture Series with Joel Farkas Part 1: Road to the Revolution
  23 Main St , Madison
  7:00 pm

📣 Madison Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Madison Public Schools posted a job opening for Evening Custodian in Madison. Apply here.
• Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Florham Park

• Boys indoor track: Group 3 relay championship preview, 2026 (nj.com)
• Gold Award Girl Scout Educates Community on Harms of Fast Fashion (tapinto.net)
• North Jersey cop claims private texts were used to unfairly punish him (dailyrecord.com)

Chatham

• Why Winter's Better In Jefferson: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks (patch.com)
• No. 2 Morristown-Beard, with a chip on its shoulder, topples No. 1 Princeton Day (nj.com)

Summit

Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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