Parking, Cougar Cubs and Bear Sightings

The Chatham Borough Council reviewed the at their meeting Monday night after a presentation from the Planning Board, but have yet to take action on the ordinance. The council also by the Chatham Borough Police Department which, if the department wins the grant, would allow them to hire a new entry-level officer.

The until the fall, according to Borough Council President James Lonergan, though the field will be open for play beginning Saturday, June 18.

Six Chathamites last week, and Chatham Patch had a photo gallery of the occasion. The last class of at Chatham High School on Monday.

Chatham Township Police on an illegal alien warrant last week. They also , along with the Township Fire Department and fire departments from Chatham Borough, New Providence, Berkeley Heights and some other local municipalities.

Township police also said they received in town Thursday and Friday, especially between the 500 and 800 blocks of Fairmount Avenue.

Borough police Sunday on Watchung Avenue near River Road.

Despite the rain, Chathamites had plenty to enjoy at the annual Fishawack Festival Saturday. of Chatham Patch’s Fishawack coverage.

Residents went before the Board of Education Monday night to expansion at Chatham High School. Parents also asked that the board , which they say ends the academic year too late. The board agreed to delay the vote and examine the calendar again.

The Board of Education also discussed , especially those which have, in the past, been funded entirely by the parents of participating students.

The and of Chatham High School gathered this week to celebrate their seasons and bid farewell to their graduating seniors.

Chathamites sprang into action after learning that a . Sue was found safely on Thursday and is back with her owner, borough resident Mary English.

The Chatham Borough Board of Health gave awards Monday to those residents who . Winning posters will be displayed in various businesses in Chatham to help publicize the new ordinances that will outlaw the use tobacco products in recreational spaces in both Chatham Borough and Chatham Township.

The Chatham Borough Planning Board and alterations to the at their meetings in late may and early June.