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Chatham Outdoor Family Concert Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak that Closed Chatham High for Two Weeks

September 12, 2020

CHATHAM, NJ - The rescheduled Outdoor Family Concert set for Saturday, Sept. 12 at Lower Lum Field has been canceled due to a recent outbreak of the Coronavirus among Chatham High students.

On Friday, Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa switched instruction to all-virtual at Chatham High after students contracted the virus, likely at a non-school event over the previous ...

Chatham High School to Remain Virtual for Two Weeks; Target Reopening Sept. 29; All Extracurricular Activities Suspended

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa announced Friday afternoon that Chatham High School will remain closed for in-person instruction until Sept. 29 after further consultation with the NJ Department of Health about students contracting the Coronavirus.

The Chatham Education Association had contacted state attorneys about the confirmed Coronavirus cases at CHS and sent out a ...

NJEA Lawyers Could Derail Return to School on Monday for CHS students According to Chatham Education Association Email

CHATHAM, NJ - An email message to members of the Chatham Education Association puts in doubt the return to in-person learning at the high school on Monday and the scheduled start of sports practices.

On Thursday, Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa informed parents and staff that the NJ Department of Health had given the go-ahead to reopen on Monday.

In the email shared with TAPinto ...

NJSIAA Approves 2020 Start Dates For Outdoor Fall Sports

August 21, 2020

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -  “Go outside and play!” is the message that is coming from the NJSIAA, as it released its latest set of guidelines for the Return-to-Sports for the Fall of 2020.  Fall sports, with the exception of gymnastics and girls volleyball, will continue according to the current schedule, beginning practice on September 14, with depending on sport, competition ...

Back to School Party Caused Infection of 12 to 16 Chatham High Students; Health Officer Reports Chatham Schools Still Safe

September 14, 2020

CHATHAM, NJ - The Borough of Chatham Council brought in its health officer Megan Avallone to talk about the latest outbreak of the Coronavirus among Chatham High students at its virtual meeting on Monday night.

According to Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz and Avallone, between 12 and 16 Chatham High students have been confirmed with contracting the Coronavirus and are currently being ...

Borough of Chatham Council Introduces Ordinance Authorizing the Donation of the Stanley Church Property to the Borough

CHATHAM, NJ - The Borough of Chatham Council introduced an ordinance that authorizes the borough to accept the donation of the Stanley Congregational Church Property at its virtual meeting held Monday night.

Stanley Church, located at 94 Fairmount Ave., between Oliver Street and Orchard Road, is a historic stone building that was erected in 1903. Stanley Congregational Church closed after ...

Chatham Township Plan to be Challenged by Property Owner, Developer at Superior Court Affordable Housing Compliance Hearing

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Township expects more legal hurdles to clear in its affordable housing litigation when it goes before Superior Court Judge Michael C. Gaus for its compliance hearing set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.

Chatham Township Mayor Michael Kelly reported at the regular meeting of the Chatham Township Committee on Thursday night that the amended affordable housing plan ...

Back to School Party Caused Infection of 12 to 16 Chatham High Students; Health Officer Reports Chatham Schools Still Safe

September 14, 2020

CHATHAM, NJ - The Borough of Chatham Council brought in its health officer Megan Avallone to talk about the latest outbreak of the Coronavirus among Chatham High students at its virtual meeting on Monday night.

According to Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz and Avallone, between 12 and 16 Chatham High students have been confirmed with contracting the Coronavirus and are currently being ...

Chatham High School to Remain Virtual for Two Weeks; Target Reopening Sept. 29; All Extracurricular Activities Suspended

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa announced Friday afternoon that Chatham High School will remain closed for in-person instruction until Sept. 29 after further consultation with the NJ Department of Health about students contracting the Coronavirus.

The Chatham Education Association had contacted state attorneys about the confirmed Coronavirus cases at CHS and sent out a ...

NJEA Lawyers Could Derail Return to School on Monday for CHS students According to Chatham Education Association Email

CHATHAM, NJ - An email message to members of the Chatham Education Association puts in doubt the return to in-person learning at the high school on Monday and the scheduled start of sports practices.

On Thursday, Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa informed parents and staff that the NJ Department of Health had given the go-ahead to reopen on Monday.

In the email shared with TAPinto ...

Green Village Fire Department Members Act Quickly to Volunteer Assistance; Help Woman in Distress on the Way to the Hospital

September 11, 2020

GREEN VILLAGE, NJ - This time the emergency came to them. And, as always, they volunteered to help.

Members of the Green Village Fire Department didn't have to rush to the scene on Saturday night, the trouble came to them.

GVFD members Rachel and Brian Mortensen, Will Sherlund, Stacey Jansen and Mike Rawson were enjoying the fire pit behind the firehouse during the Labor Day ...

Back to School Party Caused Infection of 12 to 16 Chatham High Students; Health Officer Reports Chatham Schools Still Safe

September 14, 2020

CHATHAM, NJ - The Borough of Chatham Council brought in its health officer Megan Avallone to talk about the latest outbreak of the Coronavirus among Chatham High students at its virtual meeting on Monday night.

According to Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz and Avallone, between 12 and 16 Chatham High students have been confirmed with contracting the Coronavirus and are currently being ...

Chatham High School to Remain Virtual for Two Weeks; Target Reopening Sept. 29; All Extracurricular Activities Suspended

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa announced Friday afternoon that Chatham High School will remain closed for in-person instruction until Sept. 29 after further consultation with the NJ Department of Health about students contracting the Coronavirus.

The Chatham Education Association had contacted state attorneys about the confirmed Coronavirus cases at CHS and sent out a ...

NJ Health Department Gives Chatham High the Go-Ahead to Reopen Monday for In-Person Teaching After Student Contracts Virus

CHATHAM, NJ - After Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa closed in-person teaching at the high school for Thursday and Friday because of a confirmed case of Coronavirus, the NJ Department of Health has given the go-ahead to reopen CHS on Monday.

LaSusa said that two students who had contracted Coronavirus had not attended school, but a third student had attended CHS on Tuesday and ...

Chatham Outdoor Family Concert Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak that Closed Chatham High for Two Weeks

September 12, 2020

CHATHAM, NJ - The rescheduled Outdoor Family Concert set for Saturday, Sept. 12 at Lower Lum Field has been canceled due to a recent outbreak of the Coronavirus among Chatham High students.

On Friday, Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa switched instruction to all-virtual at Chatham High after students contracted the virus, likely at a non-school event over the previous ...

YK Salon Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting; Festivities Continue Saturday, Sept. 12

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - YK Salon in New Providence celebrated their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday.  Mayor Al Morgan was on hand to welcome Yani Kreger and his team to their new storefront at 1274 Springfield Avenue. 

The Grand Opening festivities continue on Saturday, September 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. The community is invited to stop by for complimentary ...

Noe Pond Club Owners Accept Purchase Offer from 'Very Reputable Developer'; December or January Closing Targeted

CHATHAM, NJ - The owners of Noe Pond Club in Chatham Township have accepted an offer from a developer to purchase the property on Southern Boulevard, informing club members of the decision in an email letter sent out Wednesday.

"We are writing to inform membership of continued unprecedented circumstances," owners Kim and Chuck Barton wrote. "We have received an unsolicited ...

YK Salon Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting; Festivities Continue Saturday, Sept. 12

September 11, 2020

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - YK Salon in New Providence celebrated their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday.  Mayor Al Morgan was on hand to welcome Yani Kreger and his team to their new storefront at 1274 Springfield Avenue. 

The Grand Opening festivities continue on Saturday, September 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. The community is invited to stop by for complimentary ...

Gov. Murphy: Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters Open, No Smoking in Casinos, School Reopening Guidelines, and more

TRENTON, NJ — Marking the milestone of six months since the confirmation of the first coronavirus case in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy kicked off the holiday weekend by signing an Executive Order to allow for the resumption of indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity. The order also allows for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses to open, limited to 25 percent ...

Kings Food Markets Parent Declares Bankruptcy

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The parent company of Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lover's Market, KB US Holdings, Inc., announced it has filed for Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The filing follows a buyout offer from New York investment firm TLI Bedrock, LLC for $75 million.

The high-end grocery chain operates 35 supermarkets, ...

County to Host Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event

September 5, 2020

PARSIPPANY, NJ – A hazardous waste drop-off events will be held on Sept. 12 at the Public Safety Training Academy from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SPECIAL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all participants dropping off household hazardous materials must wear face coverings, keep their vehicle windows closed, and stay in their vehicles for the duration of the event.

The MUA ...

Morris County Freeholders Urge JCP&L to Compensate Customers

MORRISTOWN, NJ - A resolution has been unanimously adopted by the Morris County Board of Freeholders, demanding that Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) refund ratepayers who suffered through an extended power outage after Tropical Storm Isaias. They are also urging the utility company to reimburse customers for any food and medicine that spoiled due to the power ...

Chatham Township Plan to be Challenged by Property Owner, Developer at Superior Court Affordable Housing Compliance Hearing

September 12, 2020

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Township expects more legal hurdles to clear in its affordable housing litigation when it goes before Superior Court Judge Michael C. Gaus for its compliance hearing set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.

Chatham Township Mayor Michael Kelly reported at the regular meeting of the Chatham Township Committee on Thursday night that the amended affordable housing plan ...

Chatham Township Plan to be Challenged by Property Owner, Developer at Superior Court Affordable Housing Compliance Hearing

September 12, 2020

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Township expects more legal hurdles to clear in its affordable housing litigation when it goes before Superior Court Judge Michael C. Gaus for its compliance hearing set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.

Chatham Township Mayor Michael Kelly reported at the regular meeting of the Chatham Township Committee on Thursday night that the amended affordable housing plan ...

Noe Pond Club Owners Accept Purchase Offer from 'Very Reputable Developer'; December or January Closing Targeted

CHATHAM, NJ - The owners of Noe Pond Club in Chatham Township have accepted an offer from a developer to purchase the property on Southern Boulevard, informing club members of the decision in an email letter sent out Wednesday.

"We are writing to inform membership of continued unprecedented circumstances," owners Kim and Chuck Barton wrote. "We have received an unsolicited ...

Urban Exodus Is Great For Home Sellers

The local real estate market continues moving at a fast pace. Our area has everything buyers want --- a great home in a great location with top-notch schools, midtown direct train service to NYC, a walkable town center, and wide-open spaces nearby.

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Chatham Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on 19th Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks; 13 Chatham Residents Remembered

September 11, 2020

CHATHAM, NJ - Friday was a day of remembrance all across the nation. For on September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 American lives were lost during a terrorist attack when hijacked airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, and into the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

A third hijacked airplane was meant to crash into the Capitol Building, but instead crashed into an open field in ...

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Fall 2020 is an Ideal Time to Sell Your Home

By Mary Tunny Weichert

September 14, 2020 —

If you’re like many of us, you have put certain things on hold after the events of last March. Homeowners, in particular, who had planned to sell a home in the spring market were understandably cautious. In addition to waiting to learn more about preventing spread of COVID-19, they waited to see how the real estate and financial ...

A Week at the Library of the Chathams Monday, September 7 – Sunday, September 13, 2020

The takeout service will not be available on Monday, September 7 (Labor Day).  Starting on September 13, Library Takeout will have additional pickup hours on Sundays from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.

While there is no Library Update this week due to the holiday closing, you can read the recent LETTER FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES about the library’s reopening plan.

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Joe Biden, Taxes, and You

Joe Biden has a tax plan, of sorts. He has made discrete proposals at different times that combine to create a progressive overhaul for upper income taxpayers. All of this is a long, long way from saying any of it will become law.  Never mind the election this November—very few Presidential tax proposals make it through the Congressional sausage machine in anything like their ...

Market Minute with Mary Weichert

September 11, 2020

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New Jersey Date Night: San Gennaro Festival, DIY Style

September 12, 2020

As each New Jersey summer comes to a close, one sure thing that takes away the sting from saying goodbye to hot, sunshine-filled days is attending a San Gennaro Festival. This celebration, lasting 11 days in Manhattan and with smaller-scaled celebrations in our state, is a food-fest of Italian flavor. Peppers and sausage and zeppolis reign supreme with their tempting aromas in the ...

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Apr 18, 1939 - May 4, 2020
It is with our deepest regrets that we announce the passing of Stanislawa Z. Rosnowski M.D. on May ...
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International Theater Professional and Artistic Director Talks About Her Latest One-Woman Show

September 14, 2020

Artistic Director Brenda J. Lillie joined TAPintoTV's Brian Brodeur via Zoom video conference from Massachusetts where she discussed her international career in theater production and her latest one-woman show. 

Lillie started her professional career with a degree in Theater and Television Production from Emerson College in Boston. “For me, Emerson was a rock solid foundation to ...