Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about new businesses in the borough: We'll bring you a profile of the new frozen yogurt shop on Main Street in the borough, along with photos of their grand opening! 2) You need to know about new businesses in the township: Have you noticed the work going on at the old Drug Fair storefront? We'll tell you what's going into the space. 3) You need to know about …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about the Board of Education: Nine representatives from the Chathams will come together Monday for the Board of Education's annual reorganization meeting. We'll let you know about elections, representations and all the other information you'll need to know. An agenda for the meeting is attached to this article. 2) You need to know about sailing: Well, boating, …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about the budget: The school budget, that is, which is up for approval in a public vote Tuesday. We'll have the results of the budget vote for you Tuesday night. 2) You need to know about second and third questions: This year's school budget also has two additional questions, one for enhancements to the district's counseling staff and one for implementing a new …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about the Board of Education candidates: We'll have video profiles of the two borough candidates running for the single open seat. 2) You need to know about debates: The League of Women Voters has scheduled a debate between Ed DiFiglia and Phil Franz, the two borough candidates for the Board of Education for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chatham High School. We'll have …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about the borough budget: The Chatham Borough Council will vote on the 2013 municipal banked cap, along with an ordinance for the capital budget. Check back for the details. 2) You need to know about the township budget: Chatham Township's 2013 budget hearing is scheduled for Thursday. The proposed budget has a tax decrease of 3/10 of a cent. We'll have full …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about the school business: The Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Chatham Township Municipal Building. To learn more, click here and check back for our coverage of the meeting. 2) You need to know about anniversaries: One local boutique is celebrating 30 years on Chatham's Main Street. Think you know which one it …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about special questions: The Board of Education could vote on a budget with two special questions attached this week. To learn more, click here and check back for our coverage of the meeting. 2) You need to know about retirements: Two members of the Chatham Borough Police Dept. are retiring soon, including Traffic Safety Officer and Sgt. Robert C. Sweetin. 3) …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about the school budget: The School District of the Chathams will present the 2013-14 school budget Monday night. We'll bring you coverage of the meeting, and further details of what happens when the school board meets. 2) You need to know about the Chatham Borough budget: Administrator Robert Falzarano will present the proposed 2013 budget for Chatham Borough …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about the 9/11 Memorial: The memorial committee is collecting funds to repair damage from Hurricane Sandy. We'll have the full story this week. 2) You need to know about community cleanup days: Chatham Borough and Chatham Township have both scheduled clean-up days in the spring. To learn what parts of town will be affected and how you can help, check in with …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about the new police chief: The Chatham Township Committee approved Lt. Steven Hennelly to be the new police chief. While he officially started on Feb. 1, his swearing in ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. We'll bring you coverage. 2) You need to know about Valentine's Day: Where to buy flowers, where to go to dinner, and the best—and worst—Valentine's Day …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about Chatham High School graduates: We'll bring you a profile of what the class of 2012 is up to now, courtesy of the school district. 2) You need to know about new businesses: We'll bring you a profile of Aida's Cozy Kitchen, a new business in town but one with familiar roots. 3) You need to know about the arts: Chatham Middle School and Chatham High School …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about the borough: The Chatham Borough Council will vote on whether to require financial disclosure statements from certain employees and volunteers when they meet Monday. 2) You need to know about Chatham schools: The director of School Counseling will report on the recent class of graduates at the Board of Education meeting Monday. 3) You need to know about …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about Martin Luther King Day: It's today! Congress officially regards MLK Day as a day of service and volunteerism, so get out and give of your time today if you can. To learn more about the civil rights leader, click here. 2) You need to know about the new council president: A profile of Len Resto, newly sworn in for his second term on the council and appointed…

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about John Paton: He's been a member of the Chatham Township Police Department for 32 years, the last four as chief, and on Feb. 1 he'll retire. We'll bring you a profile of Paton and his years with the police department. 2) You need to know about 'Broadway in the Boro': The Keen Theater Co. comes to town this week, and we'll have photos from the gathering at …

Welcome to the first Monday of 2013! There are 358 days left in 2013. Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about Chatham Borough: And you'll learn it! The borough council meets Monday evening for their annual reorganization, including swearing in reelected members Len Resto and John Holman, and appointing members and officials for the current year. 2) You need to know about school security: And …

Happy (almost) 2013 from Chatham Patch to you and your family! Every Monday, we give you a look at what to expect from Chatham Patch this week. From special events to municipal meetings, if you're wondering what the week has in store, we can tell you in This Week On Patch: 1) You need to know about New Year's Eve: First Night Morris, cab numbers and other things you'll need to have a happy and safe New Year's Eve. 2) You need to know about Christmas tree disposal: When (and, in some cases, where) to drop off your Christmas tree before it becomes a hassle to you and your family. 3) You need to…

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know where Santa Claus is: And we can help you with that! We have a Santa tracker for you and your family. 2) You need to know what to do when Christmas is over: We'll have information on getting rid of your tree. 3) You need to know what to expect from the new year: We'll share information on recycling and trash collection for you. 4) You need to know about 2012: We…

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about luminaria: Where to find your luminaria kit, and everything you need to know to be part of this Christmas Eve tradition in Chatham. 2) You need to know about Newton, Conn.: We'll bring you continuing coverage of Friday's school shooting, including a statement from the shooter's father and a homily from Msgr. James Mahoney of Corpus Christi Church on the …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about school audits: The School District of the Chathams' Business Administrator will present the report on the district's 2011-12 budget audit when the Board of Education meets Monday. 2) You need to know about borough business: The Chatham Borough Council's last meeting of the year is Monday, and they will have to decide whether to withdraw or vote down a …

Each Monday we welcome you back to the work week with a look at what to expect in the Chathams. From content you'll find on Patch as the week goes on to community activities, here's what you need to know this week: 1) You need to know about planning: The Chatham Borough Planning Board meets Wednesday to discuss the Kindercare facility that will take over the Parrot Mill Inn and development along River Road. 2) You need to know about upcycled gifts: Ellen Hanley has turned her hobby of fixing up old furniture and finding creative ways to turn trash into treasure into a successful online …