School Secretary Dies, Police Chief to Retire Top Local News

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Morristown man allegedly involved in accidents on I-78 before being stopped in Chatham. Initiative not coming to fruition 'one regret' for John Paton, who's retiring after 32 years with Chatham Township. Susan Neibert, who died on Dec. 29, worked at Southern Boulevard School for 17 years. John Paton's last day with the Chatham Township Police Department will be Thursday, Jan. 31. Meredith Wilson's classic musical comes performed on school's stage. Chatham Township Police offer tips after one township man lost $2,800 earlier this month. Chatham native Carl Forsman brings professional performers to the local playhouse. Authorities said there was no foul play involved in the man's death.

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House Hunt

$2.5M Listing Price for Country Club Drive Home

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Below is a list of all the homes in Chatham Borough and Chatham Township that have open houses this weekend. The map below and to the right shows their locations. The information listed below is taken from AOL Real Estate and Garden State MLS, and photos are used with the permission of the realty companies or AOL. If you know of another home in Chatham Borough or Chatham Township not on this list, or to add information on a home available by the owner, add a photo to this article.

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This Week on Patch

'Broadway in the Boro,' Township Committee This Week

A look at what's coming up in the Chathams.

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 the Chatham Community Playhouse after the show. 3) You need to know about township business: The Chatham Township Committee meets this week, and we'll …

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Sold!

Brentwood Road Home Sells for $1.7M

Two township homes come off the market.

A total of two homes came off the market in the Chathams between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4, both in Chatham Township, according to Garden State MLS. Here is more on what sold, and for what, this past week. See what sold in Madison.

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House Hunt

Dale Drive Home Selling for $2.7 Million

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Below is a list of all the homes in Chatham Borough and Chatham Township that have open houses this weekend. The map below and to the right shows their locations. The information listed below is taken from AOL Real Estate and Garden State MLS, and photos are used with the permission of the realty companies or AOL. If you know of another home in Chatham Borough or Chatham Township not on this list, or to add information on a home available by the owner, add a photo to this article.

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The Week in Review

New Twp. Committee, Tree Collections Top Local News

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Kevin Sullivan was sworn in for his first term on the Chatham Township Committee. Chatham Borough residents should put their trees on the curb for collection. Chatham Disposal will collect trees in a curbside collection on Jan. 12. More than $1,200 items were donated to the annual Toys for Tots drive in Chatham Township. What to look out for in the new year. If you could make a New Year's resolution for Chatham, what would it be?

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House Hunt

$2.5M Selling Price for Rolling Hill Drive Home

Looking for a new home in the Chathams?

Below is a list of all the homes in Chatham Borough and Chatham Township that have open houses this weekend. The map below and to the right shows their locations. The information listed below is taken from AOL Real Estate and Garden State MLS, and photos are used with the permission of the realty companies or AOL. If you know of another home in Chatham Borough or Chatham Township not on this list, or to add information on a home available by the owner, add a photo to this article.

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Chatham's Top Issues for 2013

What to look out for in the new year.

With 2013 here upon us, you may find yourself wondering what local issues will take center stage in the new year. Chatham Township and Chatham Borough will both be busy, and we have a list of what topics to watch out for in the next 364 days. 5. Parking. Anyone who has tried to find a parking space along Main Street between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. knows how tough it can be. Borough officials continue to look for solutions, but it seems the problem just gets more complicated. It's not just about parking downtown during rush hour; it's also about where to put cars when your family owns three of four, but your driveway only fits one. 4. Weather. To a casual reader, weather may seem an innoccuous topic for the new year. But anyone who lost power in…

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