Man Exposes Himself, Farming Suit Top Local News
Former Chatham Superintendent Jim O'Neill named West Orange interim head of schools also among week's top headlines.
Every week, Chatham Patch brings you the top local stories you may have missed in town. This week was no exception, with news of National Night Out; James O'Neill, Chatham's former superintendent; and plenty of police activity, from a car fire to another truck making an impact on a local train overpass. So in case you think you missed anything in town this week, here is the Week in Review:
Man Exposed Himself to Woman at Great Swamp, Police Say
Morris County Park Police seek information on a man who allegedly exposed himself to a Chatham Township woman at the Great Swamp.
Farming Lawsuit Headed to Pretrial Conference
Chatham Township Attorney Carl Woodward said a pretrial conference date has been set for Tuesday, Sept. 11 through the Morris County Superior Court for a lawsuit over the market garden ordinance.
No Injury as Truck Strikes Watchung Ave. Bridge
A truck driver struck the NJ Transit railroad overpass along Watchung Avenue Tuesday morning, for the third time since the Aug. 1.
Water Main Break Closes Stretch of River Road
A water main break in Chatham Township has resulted in a portion of River Road being closed Friday afternoon, police said.
Steering Problem Blamed for SUV Crash, Fire
The Chatham Borough Fire Department used foam and water to put out a fire which started when an SUV caught fire after it veered off Lafayette Avenue and struck a tree.
National Night Out Brings Community Together
Residents of Chatham Township gathered at five block parties to celebrate the 29th annual National Night Out.
W. Orange Makes O'Neill Interim Superintendent
The West Orange Board of Education chose James O’Neill, a former superintendent in both Roxbury and Chatham schools, on Tuesday to replace Superintendent Anthony Cavanna.
Is Your Child's Immunization Record Up to Date?
Before Chatham children can grab their backpack and head out the door for the first day of school on Sept. 6, they must endure that most essential and disagreeable rite of passage, their annual immunizations.
New Boilers Delivered for Lafayette School
Special projects and routine maintenance in the School District of the Chathams are proceeding as scheduled in all district schools.
Chatham Author Pens Sequel to Children's Book
Ann Tufariello's second children's fiction book, "The Firestone," is now available in paperback and e-book format.