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The Neighborhood Files

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Chatham Township Firefighters Have a New Home
Shaving Outdoors, Saving Water
Students Say 'Brilliant' Distinguished Teacher O'Hara Deserved Award
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Photo of the Week

By Laura Silvius
A Moment for Remembrance
The Mark of a Hurricane
History at Home
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Chatham Chronicles

By Janice Coviello
Chatham Dad Produces Disney TV Film
A Hairy Fight with Cancer
Lafayette Students Run for Senior Center
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As I See It

By Sally Myers
The Working Life of a Guide Dog
What You Should Know About Getting a Guide Dog
Discouragement is the Enemy
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The Week in Review

By Laura Silvius
Car Crash, Home Burglary Top Local News
Stolen Car, School Board Reorganizes Top Local News
Parking Changes at Colony, High School Rankings Top Local News
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You Ask ... Patch Answers

By Laura Silvius
What's Happening with Borough Recycling?
When Will Trash, Recycling and Trees Be Collected?
Why Is Borough Limiting On-Street Parking Near Middle School?
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EduNation: A Patch Report on Our Schools

By Laura Silvius
State Aid for Chatham to Increase by $517K
Chatham Schools Get Cheaper Still
UPDATED: About Half of Residents Asked Oppose Superintendent Contract
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Patch's Comments of the Week

Not Bad for a Snow Day
Taxpayer Money, Taxpayer Anger
Well Wishes for Chatham Patch's First Year
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Sanctuary Concerts Give Away!

Win Tickets to See 3 Hit-Making Songwriters in Concert
Win Tickets to See Holly Near at Sanctuary
Marcia Ball Comes to Sanctuary Concerts
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Athletes of the Week

Early Success for Heidaran, Berntsen
Holzinger, Malatesta See Great Success
Williamson, Berntsen Bring Tenacity to Teams
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Patch Salutes

By Laura Silvius
VIDEO: Green Village Celebrates Veterans Day
Borough Mayor, Veterans Speak at Madison Ceremony
Green Village Celebrates Veterans Day
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House Hunt

Woodmont Dr. Home Listed at $2.69 Million
Buxton Rd. Home Selling for $1.6 Million
No House Hunt in the Chathams
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Holiday Time in the Chathams

Food, Gifts and Flowers for Procrastinators
PHOTOS: Last Chance to See the Snow
Luminarias Light Up Christmas Eve in Chatham
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5 Things to Do This Weekend

5 Things You Can Do in the Tri-boro This Weekend
Things to Know This Weekend: Festival, Flea Market and More
Good Causes on Tap This Weekend
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Letters to the Editor

BOE Candidate Thanks Voters, Residents
Education Foundation Editor Offers Thanks
Resident 'Appalled' at State of the Flag
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Seven for Seven

'Rock the West' With Chatham High Fashion Show
Anti-Bullying Presentation Monday at Chatham High
Purchase a Ceramic Bowl, Help the Soup Kitchen
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Day Tripper: Out of Town, But In Reach

State Fair Meadowlands Will Be Quite a Ride
Peddler’s Village Celebrates Arts and Crafts
Relive Your Youth At Great Adventure
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On Stage: A Peek At The Performing Arts

See a Classic, Or Something New—Up to You
The Stars Are Shining — On Stage
On Stage: Little Mermaid, Frankie Valli, Comedy
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Get to Know Your First Responders

New Township Officer in Full 'Bloom'
Sagendorf Takes His Foot Out of the Fire
High School Senior Wants to Certify Chatham
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OMGs from NJ PDs

New Jersey’s Own Supermarket Sweep
Bread Bandit Strikes Again, Pre-Teen Fails Driving Test
OMG! This Stuff Really Happened in 2011
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Snow Day: Everything You Need to Know

UPDATE: School Sports Canceled Due to Snow
UPDATE: Chatham Schools Closed Wednesday
NJ Transit Bus Service Restored Thursday
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Five Things You Need To Know Today

Library, Rotary and Borough Traffic
Rain for Christmas in July
Keeping Cool and Shoving Leopards
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Cougar Sports Corner

By Laura Silvius
Tennis Team Falls in State Finals
Chatham High Gets Ready for Cougar Weekend
Soccer Team Defeats Dodgers in Overtime
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Meet Your Neighbor

St. Pat's Teacher Celebrates 40 Years of Hugs
Teaching a Saving Grace for St. Pat's Cadavid
Time Management Key to Violinist Ethan Gritz's Success
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Frugal Family

Bargains on All You Need for Summer Parties
Keep Your House Cool During the Summer Heat
Cool Off with Hot Yoga
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Get Out

Santa, Trees and Shopping for the Holidays
Donate Blood, Go for a Run, Catch a Meal
Wine Festivals, Music and More This Weekend
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Find a Frog at the Great Swamp
Plenty of Options at the Great Swamp
Music and Theater for Parents and Kids
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Whiz Kids

Michael McDougald a Soccer, Hockey Star at 10
Matthew Fertakos Excels in Theater
Megan Buckley Pursues Her Passion for Theater
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Great Escape

Find a Little Bit of China at the Arboretum
Acoustic Duo from Little Feat Comes to Chatham
A Celtic Serenade Awaits You
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Patch Picks

Places to Go on Your Staycation
Get in Some Relaxation at These Spas
Great Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
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Bites Nearby

Show Your Passion for Thai
Woodland Bakery Roots for the Home Team
Serenade Takes On the Holiday Cooking
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View Finder

Add Sand Castle Photos to Chatham Patch's Gallery
Add Your Photos to Float Day Gallery
VIDEO: Historical Marker Installed in Noe Farmstead
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Parents Talk Q&A

How Do You Keep Kids Active During Winter Months?
How Do You Define Parenthood?
What Exactly Is In Your Children's Food?
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Education Corner

By K.F. Rogers
Fun with Civics
Get a Job, Start a Business or Go To College?
State of the Art Tutoring is Going Online
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School Vote 2011

Enrollment, Finances Top Issues for Board of Ed; Absentee Votes Tallied in Township
UPDATE: Budget Passes With 66.1 Percent of Votes
UPDATE: Patch's Exit Poll Shows Near 3:1 In Favor of Budget
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You Said It!

Sandy: A Local Look at the Damage
What Were You Doing When the Earth Shook?
What Do You Remember About MTV?
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Real Estate by Janet McKeown

Spring Housing Market Still Hot in Chatham
To Rent or To Buy?
Foreclosures in Chatham: Fact and Fiction
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Real Estate by Cindy Edgar

Is It Worth Renovating My Kitchen?
Is It a Good Time To Buy a House?
Rolling Hills a Desirable Neighborhood in the Township
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Parking Ordinance, School Achievements Coming Up
BOE Reorganizes, Local Fundraisers This Week
School Elections, Multiple Questions Coming This Week
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Sold!

Warwick Rd. Home Sells for $1.9 Million
Hall Rd. Home Sells for $1.3 Million
Country Club Drive Home Sells for Over $2.6 Million
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Parents Corner

By Melissa Bartoli
To Stay Home Or To Work? For Moms, That Is The Question
With Child Autism, Listen to Your Intuition
Finding Balance In Parents' Lives
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Five Things You Need to Know About Fishawack

Places to Eat at Fishawack
Five Things You Can Buy at Fishawack
Five Booths You Didn't Know About at Fishawack
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Elections 2011: June Primary

Township Voter Turnout Tuesday at 17.25 Percent
Voter Turnout in Chatham Borough Under 6.5 Percent
Write-In Democratic Candidate Says He Won't Run
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Fishawack 2011

Fishawack Race Breaks Record for Most Runners
Did You Miss Chatham Patch's Fishawack Coverage?
VIDEO: Rain Doesn't Damper Fishawack Spirit
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The Chatham Weekend Guide

Show Off Your Cougar Pride
Art Abounds in Chatham
Chatham Borough to Mark 9/11
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Best Main Street Manicure

By Laura Silvius
Green Nails Surprises with Crowds, Convenience
Service at Ann's Nothing to Thumb Nose At
Nails Saved ... By Mark
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What's On at the Chatham Borough Farmers Market

Tai Chi, Healthy Recipes at Farmers Market
Chatham Borough Farmers Market Opens Saturday
Farmers Market Closes Up Shop for the Season
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Just Your Ordinary Vegan

By Danielle Elliot
Holiday Treats Without the Usual Guilt
What's Thanksgiving Without the Turkey?
SmartWorld Coffee: A Cup o' Joe and a Vegan Treat
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Question of the Day

Which Chatham Store Gets Your Small Business Saturday Support?
Morris County: The Happiest Place on Earth (or, at Least NJ)
What Do You Think of Your Local Tax Bill?
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Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

Has the 'American Dream' Changed in Chatham?
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Back to School 2011

Last Year's Seniors Give Advice to Class of 2012
A More Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Policy
Schools to Have Moment of Silence for 9/11
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9/11: 10 Years Later

VIDEO: Borough Marks 10th Anniversary of 9/11
PHOTOS: Chatham Pays Tribute to 9/11 Victims
A Much-Loved Daughter Lost in the Ashes of Sept. 11
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Game Day

Would-Be Final On Thanksgiving Week Slate
For Some, Redemption Leads to State Finals
Big Rematches In Playoffs' First Round
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NJAC Football: Weekend Wrap

Remaining Unbeatens Stay Perfect
Many Teams Make Final Playoff Bids
Top Teams Separate Themselves in Week 7
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Elections 2011: November

By Laura Silvius
Borough Turnout Slows as Afternoon, Evening Go On
A Chathamite's Guide to Election Day
Wecker Wants a 'Beautiful, Affordable, Friendly' Chatham
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Elections 2011

Democracy Is Alive and Well at Clinton School
Albini Says Local Elections Should Be Non-Partisan
Democrats Gain Two Seats in Caldwell
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Patch on PIX

Ron Howard, Canon Pick Hillsborough Resident's Photo
Don't Kill Our Dogs, We'll Move—Again, Couple Says
Men Claim to Have Gun, Rob Parsippany Pharmacy, Cops Say
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Chatham Home Sales: Videos

Virtual Tour of Sunset Dr. Home
Washington Ave. Home on YouTube
Geoffrey Court Home on YouTube
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Blue Garden State

NJ Insiders: Booker Strongest Candidate Dems Can Field Against Christie
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Searchable Databases

New Jersey 2012 Presidential Campaign Contributions
2012 New Jersey U.S. Senate Race Contributions
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Month In Review

Most-Read Chatham Stories of January
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What's Showing at the Chatham Cinema

Best Foreign Language Winner Now Playing
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Family's Cancer Fight a Gift to Those Searching for a Cure
Recovering Drug Addict: 'We All Start in Same Place'
Booker: 'Leading Newark Is the Greatest Challenge of My Life'
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