The National Weather Service predicts highs of 90 degrees Tuesday, with sun and a light breeze. If you are wondering what's happening near you today, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about recycling: Township residents can take their recycling to the Tanglewood Lane recycling and compost facility between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. You need to know about Rotary: The Rotary Club meets at the Library of the Chathams at 6 p.m. You need to know about traffic: The Traffic Safety Committee meets at the Chatham Borough Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m. You need to know about …

The massive heat wave that hit the central and eastern US last week seems to have broken, if predictions by the National Weather Service can be believed. The predicted temperatures for Monday range from 66 to 86 degrees (a far cry from the 100-and-over temperatures experieinced last week) with a 40 to 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. If you feel up to leaving the comfort of your air-conditioned house, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today to learn about some of the Monday's events in the Chathams: You need to know about Christmas: The Judy Shanahan Photography Studio holds a …

An excessive heat advisory has been issued for Friday in the Chathams. The National Weather Service predicts highs of 100 degrees Friday and Saturday, with the humidity bringing the heat index to somewhere between 105 and 110. Police encourage residents to stay in air-conditioned buildings, wear light and loose-fitting clothing, avoid strenuous activity and drink plenty of water. Police also remind residents to check on their vulnerable neighbors, including seniors and anybody without air conditioning in their homes. In the spirit of beating the heat, we at Chatham Patch thought that it was …

You may want to put on sunscreen before leaving the house Thursday, since the National Weather Service predicts a sunny and hot day with a heat index of 106. If you seek a nice, air-conditioned place to spend time on Thursday, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about Moms Clubs: A support group for moms meets at Postpartum Place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. You need to know about Monkey Monkey Music: Kids of all ages are welcome to the Library of the Chathams for music, dancing and fun at 7 p.m. You need to know about the Chatham Community Band: They will perform at…

The National Weather Service predicts more hot weather for Chatham on Wednesday, with a predicted high of 93 degrees. So if you are looking for a way to spend your lazy summer day, take a look at the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about recycling: Borough residents can put all their recycling—without sorting—out this morning for collection. You need to know about legos: Legopalooza begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Library of the Chathams beginning at 2:30 p.m. You need to know about water aerobics: The Chatham Borough Municipal Pool holds water aerobics classes for adults and …

Chathamites should take care to avoid dehydration and heat stroke on Tuesday, when the high humidity and temperatures will continue with a predicted high of 92 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, and a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. To look for ideas to occupy yourself amid the heat, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about recycling: Chatham Township residents can take their recycling to the Tanglewood Recycling Center Tuesday between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. You need to know about sign language, jewelry and Wii games: The Library of the …

The National Weather Service predicts a 30 percent chance of severe rain and thunderstorms on Monday, so you may want to bring an umbrella with you when you leave today. For some ideas on how to spend this potentially rainy day, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about weights: The Weight Room at Chatham High School is open between 10 a.m. and noon. You need to know about arts and crafts: The Library of the Chathams hosts arts and crafts between 1 and 3 p.m. You need to know about art: Creatively Yours Art Studio hosts an art camp this week from 2 to 5 p.m. You…

Almost every major candy has its own holiday, and the Gummi Worm is now exception. To find out more, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about summer hours: The Chatham Borough Municipal Building closes at 1 p.m. Friday. You need to know about summer hours, part 2: The Chatham Township Municipal Building closes at 1 p.m. Friday as part of their summer hours. You need to know about Harry Potter: Click here to find theaters that are showing the last Harry Potter movie in our area. You need to know about tennis tournaments: The Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham …

France's women's soccer team suffered a tough 3-1 defeat to the US Wednesday in the FIFA Women's World Cup. The defeat must be made more bitter when you consider that July 14 is Bastille Day, France's equivalent of Independence Day. To find out more, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know French: And what better day to learn than Bastille Day? The Library of the Chathams offers elementary French lessons through songs and stories Thursday at 10 a.m. You need to know about the new Harry Potter movie: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” opens tonight at 12:…

Temperatures will be slightly cooler on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, with a predicted high of 88 and a breeze between 11 and 14 mph. For some ideas on how to spend the summer day, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about lifting weights: The Weight Room at Chatham High School will be open between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesday. You need to know adjustments in Chatham Township: The Zoning Board of Adjustments meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Chatham Township Municipal Building. You need to know about reading aloud: Volunteers can read aloud to …

Chathamites can expect more heat in their Tuesday, as the National Weather Service predicts a high of 94 degrees. This Tuesday, the Chathams are full of options for outdoor entertainment, so check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today to find what tickles your fancy: You need to know about recycling: Chatham Township residents can take their recycling and compost to the Tanglewood Recycling center between 8:30 and 11:30 a. m. Tuesday. You need to know about the Chatham Community Band: The band will play at the Borough Gazebo next to the Chatham Borough Fire Department beginning at 7 p.m…

Yes, it's hot outside, but it's not entirely unbearable. In fact, the National Weather Service predicts a high of 92 with a breeze of between 7 and 10 mph. If, however, you still find this too much, you can always look through the Five Things You Need to Know Today to find ways to spend the day indoors: You need to know about lifting weights: The weight room at Chatham High School will be open Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. You need to know about being crafty: Is your child a reincarnation of Martha Stewart? Take them to the craft session at the Library of the Chathams Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. …

The National Weather Service predicts a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms on Friday, so bring along your umbrella when you leave the house this morning. And for your daily dish of what's happening in the Chathams, here are the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about recycling: Township residents have curbside recycling pick-up Friday morning. You need to know about summer hours: The Chatham Borough and Township Municipal Buildings close at 1 p.m. Friday. You need to know about blood: The Library of the Chathams is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. You need…

The National Weather Service predicts a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms on Thursday, with high temperatures as we head toward the weekend. To see what Chatham has to offer by way of relief from the heat and the rain, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about wellness: The Mayors Wellness Campaign meets at 8 a.m. at the Chatham Borough Municipal Building. You need to know about blood pressure: Residents can get their blood pressure read at the Library at the Chathams between 10 and noon. You need to know about conserving land: The Land & Historic Conservancy …

Wednesday could run the gamut weather-wise, according to the National Weather Service. Highs of 91 degrees during the day and thunderstorms during the evening are predicted, so prepare for both eventualities. But that's not all, there are a whole Five (other) Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about recycling: Borough residents can put their recycling out without sorting this morning. You need to know about public computers: The computers at the Library of the Chathams will be unavailable Wednesday, and possibly Thursday as well. But the library still has plenty of events for …

With multiple bear sightings this spring and summer in Chatham, Madison, Summit, Millburn, New Providence and Morristown, it's important to know what to do if you spot one in your neighborhood. Given the large amount of open space in Chatham Township and the area's proximity to the Great Swamp. The odds of you spotting a bear as you run down Southern Boulevard or drive toward Main Street may be slim, but just in case, here are five things to beef up your knowledge about what you should and should not do if you see a bear in town: You Need to Know About Being Chill: If you see a bear, remain …

Before you leave the house for your Fourth of July celebrations, Chatham Patch has a few reminders for you: If you are heading off to festivities in another town before noon, remember to plan a detour that will not take you along Main Street between Hillside and Lafayette Avenues. If you are going to the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department's Fourth of July parade, remember to check the times and locations for the parade and the following fair and fireworks show. And as always, remember to check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know when the festivities start: A …

In the lull before the Fourth of July fun and festivities, Chatham Patch has some other lists for you to enjoy. For example, we have a list of Five Things You Can't Do in the Chathams, and a list of nine places near you to watch a fireworks show, including in Chatham Borough. But don't worry, we still have Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about summer hours at borough hall: The Chatham Borough Municipal Building closes at 1 p.m. Friday. You need to know about the library: The Library of the Chathams closes at 6 p.m. Friday. It opens again Saturday morning, then closes …

The rain promised Tuesday never materialized, but every day is another chance for the National Weather Service to get it right. For Wednesday, the NWS predicts partly cloudy skies with highs of 83. To check out some of that Chatham has to offer in the midst of this fine weather, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about recycling: Chatham Borough residents can sleep in a little now that they no longer need to sort their recycling, which will be collected today. You need to know about story time: Children 6 and under can get dressed for bed, and then go to the …

Chathamites can expect summer showers on Tuesday, with a 30 percent chance of rain during the day and a 60 percent chance going into the evening. So if you are looking for a way to occupy a rainy day, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today: You need to know about sign language: Children 6 and under can learn American Sign Language at the Library of the Chathams at 10 a.m. Tuesday. You need to know about recycling: Chatham Township residents can take their recycling to the Tanglewood Recycling Center Tuesday between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. You need to know about traffic safety: The …