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The Week in Review

Miss Minnie and Back-to-School, Rain Barrels and Organic Farm

Think you missed anything in the Chathams this week?

 

Morris County has begun planning its 9/11 Vigil to mark the 10th anniversary of the attacks.

A contract was awarded to Summit-based Z-Tech Contracting Inc. for the Chatham Memorial Pool and Memorial Park renovations.

Jersey Central Power & Light recently inspected power lines in Chatham Borough.

The Borough is looking to consolidate unnecessary signs on Main Street between Hillside and Van Doren avenues.

The county is considering either tax hikes or big cuts as 2012 budget planning begins.

Want to save 1,500 gallons of water per year? Consider a rain barrel.

Officials believe water contaminants pose no serious risk to the potential organic farm on Green Village Road. 

New classrooms, lockers and a repaved parking lot will welcome Chatham Middle School students back in style.

Speaking of parking lots, Chatham High School's parking lot expansion project began on Monday.

What will middle-schoolers be wearing this fall now that a new dress code is in place?

Despite parents expressing their concerns at the past two Board of Education meetings, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael LaSusa said no move is being made to add a teacher at Southern Boulevard School.

Cougar fans can look forward to a new athletic calendar, available at rSchoolToday.

Theatrical opportunities abound. Instead of just watching the show, be a part of it.

Could there be a "real housewife" from Chatham? Stay tuned!

If you're ready for your close-up, meet Judy Shanahan, who recently opened a photography studio on Main Street.

Former Chatham Township resident Bert Abbazia penned the story of his childhood days spent in the socialist colony that existed just across the street from where Chatham High School stands today.

St. Patrick Church chose renewable energy and made "green" improvements to its Parish Center.

Restaurant Serenade Chef James Laird battled Chef Kate Orlando, of Dartcor, in a cook-off to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

On Monday, Miss Minnie captured Chatham's hearts and votes to take the title of Cutest Dog in the Chathams. 

Chatham's Sam Duran helped build houses in Mexico.

About this column: Catching you up on what happened in Chatham this week.

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