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🌱 Patch AM: How Randolph teens can tap into CCM’s brand-new career center
And on the Randolph Patch calendar - Award-winning Documentary: Free (w/RSVP) Screening/Panel at Rockaway Library

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In today's newsletter:
- How Randolph teens can tap into CCM’s brand-new career center
- How could Randolph’s new film status change your daily routine?
- Why prosecutors say April’s deadly Route 10 Randolph crash wasn’t criminal
Also on today's calendar: Award-winning Documentary: Free (w/RSVP) Screening/Panel at Rockaway Library and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Randolphfor 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 Randolphfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 33 and low of 20 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 22.
- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 36 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Morris County leaders, educators host open house for new Career Training Center at CCM (wrnjradio.com) — A new 46,350-square-foot Career Training Center has opened at County College of Morris in Randolph Township, giving local high school students cutting-edge options in medical, dental, AI, renewable energy, and other in-demand fields. Morris County Vocational School District’s share-time programs are now accepting applications from 10th graders through Feb. 17, 2026, offering juniors and seniors half-day technical training with industry credentials and potential college credits.
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2. Randolph Township Certified as Film Ready Community, Opening Doors to Movie Productions (morrisfocus.com) — Randolph Township has just been certified as a Film Ready Community, positioning the town to attract movie and TV productions and bring new business to local shops and services. With a dedicated film liaison and streamlined permitting, officials say Randolph is ready to welcome filmmakers and showcase its neighborhoods. Residents may soon see more on-location shoots around town.
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3. Randolph crash that killed four ruled 'not criminal in nature' (northjersey.com) — Investigators have concluded that the April multi-vehicle crash on Route 10 in Randolph that killed four people was not criminal, and may have been caused by a medical episode suffered by the at-fault driver. Authorities detailed how the vehicle sped through a red light at nearly 100 mph, killing the Randolph driver and three others and injuring several more, including young children.
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4. 2025-26 Morris/Sussex wrestling team-by-team preview capsules (dailyrecord.com) — Morris and Sussex wrestling teams are previewed for the 2025-26 season, including Randolph’s squad, which is counting on its depth to stay competitive. Local fans can scan returning letter-winners, key newcomers, and expectations for Randolph alongside neighboring programs like Roxbury, Morris Knolls, and Mount Olive.
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📸 Around Randolph
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Randolph
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★ Featured events ★
- Award-winning Documentary: Free (w/RSVP) Screening/Panel at Rockaway Library
Rockaway Township Free Public Library - Main Library, 61 Mt Hope Rd, Rockaway
6:00 pm - Senior Resource Center Festival of Trees @ The Highlands Ridge Barn in Chester
HIGHLANDS RIDGE BARN, 100 North Rd, Chester, NJ, 07930,
12:00 pm - Eleventh Hour Rescue Winter Wonderland 2025
37 Plains Rd, Frankford
10:00 am - Countdown to Christmas, a Shopping Extravaganza! Dec 13th & 14th - Hopatcong
Saint Jude Roman Catholic Church, 40 Maxim Dr, Hopatcong
10:00 am - Impact100 Garden State to host Meet & Mingle info sessions in Morristown and Mendham
Windswept Boutique, 4 E Main St, Mendham
5:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Meet Santa at the Community Center
Randolph Community Ctr , 30 Calais Rd , Randolph
5:00 pm - Miracle on 34th Street - Brundage Park Playhouse
Randolph Township, NJ Calendar , 2 W Bungalow Lane , Randolph
7:00 pm - Wind Up Monkey (Official)
J&S Roadhouse , 17 Wooley Rd , West Milford
7:00 pm - Holiday Extravaganza--RRB Band & Children's Craft
Dover Free Public Library , 32 East Clinton Street , Dover
1:00 pm - Fall Planetarium Shows at County College of Morris
Longo Planetarium , 214 Center Grove Rd Cohen Hall , Randolph
2:00 pm - Christmas Flower Arranging Workshop
The Eclectic Chic Boutique , 547 Bloomfield Ave , Montclair
2:00 pm - Randolph Community Blood Drive
Randolph Rescue Squad , 780 NJ-10 , Randolph
11:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anybody missing a package with a bracelet in it.
Was delivered to my house by mistake. Describe it and I'll turn it over. Still missing my package delivered on Friday December 5th to someone. Thanks (Nextdoor Ironia) - I live in Randolph.
I’ve been hearing what sounds like helicopters? Anyone else? (Nextdoor Knightsbridge)
- County College of Morris posted a job opening for IT and Computing: Hardware, Software, Coding- Workforce Development Instructor (Pooled Position) in Randolph. Apply here.
- Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Randolph. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Randolph here.
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