'Nasty' Residents Frustrated With Sandy Cleanup Chatham Borough considers second brush pick-up. Bears Sighted in Township, Police Warn Animals spotted on Jay Road and Nicholson Drive on Friday morning. $140K Approved for Sandy Recovery in Borough Funds will cover emergency operating expenses and overtime salaries. Borough Employees Lauded for Efforts During Sandy Chatham Borough Council had sweatshirts made for two municipal employees. Turkey Trot Raises More Than $14K 435 runners raised money for the Diabetes Research Institute and the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department. GIS Mapping …

Presidents Day Holiday Cancelled by School Board Students and staff members will have school on Feb. 18. In Chatham, Small Businesses Make Big Impact Store owner Doris Crater arranged for many small businesses in downtown Chatham to open early Saturday for shoppers. Black Friday Crowds Steady at Short Hills, Livingston Essex County malls busy, but not overcrowded most of the day. Water Main Break Fixed, Southern Blvd. Reopened Rupture closed roadway between Noe Avenue and Hickory Place for much of Thanksgiving. Interim School Board Member Appointed Unanimously Phil Franz, the father of three …

T-Mobile Cell Tower Contract Awarded in Township Chatham Township Committee approved the temporary cell tower at Esternay Field by a vote of 4-1. Sandy's Cost to Borough Over $680K Most of the funds will be taken out of Chatham Borough's joint insurance fund, but emergency appropriations will have to be allotted for the rest. Sandy Doesn't Stop Chatham Marathoners Despite going without power for days, 12 staff members from the School District of the Chathams are ready to give their time to fight blood cancers. Former Giant Mark Bavaro to Make Local Appearance Bavaro is a former tight end for …

Sullivan Wins Seat on Township Committee Republican candidate Kevin Sullivan earned about 71 percent of the vote Tuesday over Democratic candidate Richard Erich Templin in Chatham Township. Chatham Election Results 2012 Election results in national, state and local races from Chatham Borough and Chatham Township. Holman, Resto Win Second Council Terms The two incumbents defeated Democrat Michael Yodice by nearly 900 votes each. Over 1,000 Still Without Power in Township All substations that service the township are functional again, but residents are still without power as a winter storm hits…

Hurricane Sandy: Shoppers Prefer Caution to Hardship Memories of Hurricane Irene and the October 2011 snowstorm are still strong for residents.  Hurricane Sandy Has Chatham Borough Preparing Officials recommend residents have food and water to last for at least three days. Hurricane Tests Lessons Learned in Chatham's 2011 Storms Chatham Township officials get ready for the second hurricane in 18 months. Frozen Yogurt Store Now Open in Chatham Township The store's grand opening celebration takes place Saturday and Sunday. Video Shows James Bond-Style Burglary, Police Say Police release video …

Thieves Tampered With Alarm in Home Burglary, Cops Say Police said they never received a signal from the home's alarm and video surveillance system. The crew has been linked to other burglaries in North Jersey and have shown similarities to the infamous James Bond Gang. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office said the crew has used electronics to avoid detection. Electrical Fire Evacuates Chatham Club Members and employees of The Chatham Club were evacuated at about 2:40 p.m. Friday when an electrical fire broke out. There were no injuries, officials said. DPW Official to be Remembered With …

Boy, 13, Taken to Hospital After Hit By Car Witnesses say the boy was not using the crosswalk on Lafayette Avenue, according to police. Multiple Bridge Strikes Concern Borough Officials Engineer to write a letter asking NJ Transit to address the ongoing issue. Trio Caught With Drugs Outside River Grille, Cops Say New Providence residents face cocaine, marijuana and tampering with evidence charges. Down Pole Closes River Road Tractor trailer hit utility pole in Summit during the overnight hours Saturday. New Trash Bags Ordered Due to Tearing Concerns Chatham Borough also considers increasing …

  Longer Tenure Track Under New Teacher Evaluations Superintendent Dr. Michael LaSusa said contracts for teachers in the School District of the Chathams have been re-issued to reflect the state-mandated change to tenure tracks. Watchung Avenue Bridge Struck By Truck Again A New York driver man issued a summons for careless driving. Leukemia, Lymphoma Marathon Hits Home for Teachers Several staff members at Chatham Middle School have seen their spouses, children, friends and colleagues affected by blood cancers. Chatham Native Stays with Newark Bears Mike Ness started three games for the New …

Eli Manning Attracts 1,000 Fans for Autograph Signing N.Y. Giants quarterback signed autographs and posed for pictures at Chatham gallery. New Teacher Evaluations to Take Effect This Year Changes include lengthening the time it takes for teachers to become tenured, and what ratings they can receive. Cell Tower Goes to Bid, Despite Residents' Concerns Chatham Township Committee should get guarantees cellular companies will go back onto PSE&G towers at the end of the contract, residents say. Blood Cancer Marathon Brings Chatham Teachers Together 13 middle school teachers will run in Leukemia …

Manslaughter Charges Filed in Crash That Killed Deputy DPW Director James T. Hearon of Wade, Ark. faces one manslaughter and two battery charges for a car accident that killed Charles Dziedzic and seriously injured Chatham Borough Administrator Robert Falzarano and his brother George. If convicted, Hearon faces a maximum sentence of 22 years in prison and $30,000 in fines. Eli Manning Coming to Chatham on Monday Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion, will sign autographs at the Chatham Borough sports collectibles store from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Future Uncertain for Chatham Skate Park Insurance…

Borough Administrator's Return Met With Applause Robert Falzarano thanks public for their support, Chatham employees for their hard work. 9/11 Victims Remembered in Chatham Ceremony More than 100 gather for brief reflection at Chatham Borough memorial. Attorney Calls Esternay a 'Good' Site for Cell Tower The Chatham Township Committee has a few conditions before they will agree to let T-Mobile put a temporary cell tower at Esternay Field. Vandalism Committed By Four Males, Cameras Show Police released photos from Chatham High School's security cameras. Gambling Addiction Center Changes Inn's …

'Alzheimer's Has Come Into Its Own,' Frelinghuysen Says The congressional representative from New Jersey's 11th district attended at own hall meeting Wednesday at the Senior Center of the Chathams. Advice for Class of 2013: Be a Role Model, Find Balance Recently graduated seniors pass on their words of wisdom to this year's rising senior class. Tricare Hearing Postponed in County Court Chatham Borough and Tricare, which wanted to establish a gambling treatment facility in the old Parrot Mill Inn, will head to court next week for a pretrial hearing. Add Your First Day of School Photos Parents …

Hey, it's the end of summer. It's a holiday weekend. It's only natural you let your attention slip a little. So just to make sure you're all up-to-date by the time school starts, here is the Week in Review: Farm Lawsuit May Add 'Conflict of Interest' Allegation Attorneys for the Citizens Against Ordinance 2012-05 and Chatham Township said plaintiffs in the market garden lawsuit applied to add a new count to the suit alleges that two of the officials who voted on the ordinance should have recused themselves from the vote due to apparent conflicts of interest. 29 Ticketed in 4 Hours for …

The best way to start your week is to get the details on the biggest local news stories, and what better way to increase your knowledge base than with Chatham Patch's Week in Review? Chatham Women Had Drugs, Police Say Chatham Borough Police responded to a Hillside Avenue home and arrested two women on various drug charges, including possession of ecstacy and narcotics paraphernalia. One woman was taken to Morristown Meidcal Center after ingesting a combination of drugs. Chatham H.S. Ranks 20th in State, NJ Monthly Says Chatham High School went from the No. 8 high school in the state two …

Each week on Chatham Patch, we bring you the top stories from the week before. Because we know you're busy, and you don't want to miss anything, Grenade, Stun Gun Seized in Alleged Drug Bust of Father, Son Chatham Borough Police seized a military grenade, a stun gun and about 1 pound of marijuana were seized in a bust of a Chatham Borough father-and-son drug operation at a Lum Avenue home. T-Mobile Pushed Back, Will Vet Other Sites for Final Tower The Chatham Township Committee took no action on a proposal from T-Mobile to construct a temporary cell tower on a residential property. Neighbors …

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 …

Every week, Chatham Patch brings you the top local stories you may have missed in town. This week was no exception, with profiles of the newest school administrator and a Chatham native making a strong pitch with the Newark Bears this season, to local retirements and promotions. So in case you think you missed anything in town this week, here is the Week in Review: Bruce Harris Appointed Turnpike General Counsel Two months after the Chatham Borough mayor was declined a seat on the state Supreme Court, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority made him their new general counsel at an annual salary of…

We know you lead busy lives, and in keeping with Patch's mission to make life ridiculously easy for you and your neighbors, each Sunday we present the top lcoal news stories from the week before—just to make sure you didn't miss anything. Chatham High Parking Shortage a Concern Superintendent Michael LaSusa, Chatham High School Principal Darren Groh and other officials from the School District of the Chathams are working with Chatham Township to find a solution to a potential parking shortage for Chatham High School students, since PSE&G terminated a licensing agreement at Colony Pool which …

We know Chatham residents like to be informed. With that in mind, check out the top stories from Chatham Borough and Chatham Township from this past week Frozen Yogurt Coming to Chatham in the Fall The Chatham Borough Council approved a new frozen yogurt business, Yo Lotta Luv, for the empty storefront at the corner of Main Street and Center Street. PSE&G: Gazebo, Parking at Pool Need to Go The utility company rescinded licensing agreements in Chatham Township, forcing the local government to relocate the township gazebo. Parking will also be unavailable at PSE&G's lot at Colony Pool and the …

Wondering if you missed anything this week? The Week In Review is here to get you all caught up with local news. $2.2 Million in Vacant Lots Could Be for Sale in Boro Vincent J. DeNave worked with Elizabeth Gill, one of Chatham Borough's high school interns, to create inventory of six vacant lots which could potentially be developed for possible sale. Olympic Trials 'Experience of a Lifetime' for Chatham Swimmer When Chatham native Greta Leberfinger returned from the Olympic swim team trials in Omaha, Neb., she spent a few days "happily" enjoying a break from the pool. North Passaic Parking …