Turnpike Job for Mayor, Native Pitches for Bears Top Local News

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:

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 $165,000.

Mike Ness' professional baseball career brings him back to his native New Jersey to play for the Newark Bears.

The NJ Transit bridge overpass across Watchung Avenue took two more hits recently from two box truck drivers, both of whom were issued summonses for careless driving.

Karen Chase dives into her new position, from painting her office to meeting with all district principals and administrators. Get to know the new assistant superintendent for the School District of the Chathams.

The Coviello brothers stored tomato seeds from their plants for over 10 years, until they created a new variety of heirloom tomato--and the first yield of this season weights over two pounds.

IYO Frozen Yogurt has yet to get the appropriate permits and permissions from the Chatham Township Planning Board and Board of Health, but they hope to open before October.

After serving as chief for three years, John Trevena announced his retirement Wednesday, effective immediately. The retirement ends a 28-year career in law enforcement.