Sunday, March 10, 2013
A look at what to expect this week.
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) You need to know about snow removal: The Chatham Township Committee will discuss a possible ordinance mandating that homeowners remove snow from …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
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Pedestrian Hospitalized after Struck by Car The driver was issued a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian. The boys hockey team has shown they are willing to work hard to win has a chance for glory against Morristown Saturday. An Arkansas man faces more than 20 years in prison for his role in the car accident that killed the borough's deputy DPW director and injured the borough administrator and his brother. The annual fundraiser will be held at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park on Friday. New Jersey Transit will cross-honor tickets beginning Wednesday afternoon. The grant will go to purchase the Pearsons Education Developmental Reading Assessment Management System. The "Queen of Bayou Piano" appears Saturday in Chatham. …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
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Sunday, February 24
This is the girls' fourth state championship in five years. Chatham Township's police department was one of 121 in NJ which knew the laws about anonymously filing complaints against officers, according to a recent report. DiFiglia said improved public access to meetings is high on his priority list. The new chief of police has spent almost his entire career in Chatham Township. Borough residents will have to pay a $5 increase to park at the train station. The memorial was heavily damaged in Hurricane Sandy. The mobile planetarium will be used at Chatham's elementary schools. The book sale is the library's single biggest fundraiser of the year. The girls of Chatham High School's swim team head to their fourth state championship meet in five…
Sunday, February 17, 2013
What to expect when you wake up Monday.
Monday, Feb. 18 is celebrated as a state and federal holiday in recognition of ... well, for more on that, click here. While the day is usually a holiday in the School District of the Chathams, the Board of Education cancelled the holiday after Hurricane Sandy closed schools for a week or more. Wondering what else to expect as you wake up Monday? Chatham Patch wishes you a happy Presidents Day!
Saturday, February 16, 2013
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Saturday, February 16
After more than 25 years with the township police department, Steven Hennelly takes over as chief. As currently drafted, the 2013 municipal budget would include a tax levy decrease of 3/10 a cent. The driver was issued a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian. Pope Benedict XVI has announced he is relinquishing power at the end of the month. Elle Woods and her dog Bruiser will sit for photos with fans following the Saturday, March 2 matinee performance. Father Bob Mitchell said the pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church has set a precedent for future popes. Mookie Wilson and Bill Buckner are forever linked by their roles in the 1986 World Series. Incumbents Nonnenmacher, Gilfillan and Franz said they intend to run for School District …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
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Township committee agreed to endorse fundraising efforts to come up with $15,000 for a special acrylic coating. Steven Hennelly took over as Chatham Township's Chief of Police Friday. 31-year-old allegedly struck a building on Hickory Place and hit an electric box and telephone pole on Shunpike Road early in the morning of Saturday, Jan. 26. Councilman James Collander said almost half the accidents in Chatham Borough are caused by distracted drivers. Steven Hennelly will take over as Chatham Township's Chief of Police Friday. The course will consolidate computer applications and multimedia applications classes. Final numbers are yet to be determined, councilman says. Mookie Wilson and Bill Buckner of the 1986 Mets and Red Sox, winners of …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Local diner on Food Network most popular article of the month.
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Thursday, January 31
Marie's Italian Specialties was included on an episode of 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,' Guy Fieri's show, which aired Monday, Jan. 21. Discovery of the body was made Tuesday, Jan. 8 near Long Hill Road in Harding Township. Authorities said there was no foul play involved in the man's death. Officials ruled death a suicide from gunshot wound to the stomach. Susan Neibert, who died on Dec. 29, worked at Southern Boulevard School for 17 years. A Morristown man was allegedly involved in accidents on I-78 before being stopped in Chatham by borough police. Mourners say goodbye to man killed in crash, fire destroys SUV also make headlines in a single week this month. The fire started in the back of the house, and cause of the blaze is still …
Saturday, January 19, 2013
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Saturday, January 19
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.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Department hopes to have pickup completed by Dec. 21. For the fifth straight year, the School District of the Chathams has received a certificate for excellence in financial reporting. Construction department's potential move to Madison met with criticism from residents. The committee discussed forming a Complete Streets subcommittee with representation from several boards. Cutting your own Christmas Tree can provide a lifetime of family memories. Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick. Education Foundation's grant will go toward purchase to enhance student writing. The Chatham Community Players will put on the Shakespeare comedy in March. Chris D'Ambrosio died …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
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Witnesses say the boy was not using the crosswalk on Lafayette Avenue, according to police. Engineer to write a letter asking NJ Transit to address the ongoing issue. New Providence residents face cocaine, marijuana and tampering with evidence charges. Tractor trailer hit utility pole in Summit during the overnight hours Saturday. Chatham Borough also considers increasing supply of bags for Pay As You Throw program. Meetings would likely be videotaped and broadcast at a later time. 16-year-old with a learner's permit, took car while parents were away and crashed into New Providence clothing store, police said. Exams will have pilot trial this year and issued to students in the 2014-15 school year. Police issued a summons for careless …
