CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Borough announced that its Coronavirus-related deaths had reached seven and that a total of 57 borough residents had tested positive for the virus.

Those were the statistics reported by the borough health officer for the period of May 12 through May 30. The average age of positive cases in the borough is 52.

The full announcement is below:

Our Chatham Borough Health ...

TRENTON, NJ -- The reopening process for the State of New Jersey continues as Gov. Phil Murphy on Frday announced that he has lifted restrictions for daycare centers, summer camps, and non-contact youth sports. The reopening dates are:

Child care centers (June 15)
Non-contact organized sports activities (June 22)
Youth day camps, including municipal summer rec programs (July ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa confirmed that plans are underway to hold an in-person graduation ceremony for Chatham High's Class of 2020 on July 7 behind the high school.

"We are planning for a graduation ceremony on July 7 at CHS, assuming that the guidelines and rules that Governor Murphy lays out tomorrow enable us to do so," LaSusa said. "We ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Thomas Wolf, a senior student-athlete at Pingry and a Chatham resident, will continue to play baseball at NCAA Division III Carleton College in Minnesota.

CHATHAM, NJ - Alec Gironda has been named Chatham High's 2020 NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Gironda was a three-sport athlete for Chatham High, competing in cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track. He's been a varsity performer for each of his four years across all three seasons at CHS, earning a spot in the Chatham Athletic Boosters' "100% Club" with 12 ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham High senior Liam High and Delbarton senior Jack Readlinger, also from Chatham, were both honored as Scholar-Athletes by the Greater Morris National Football Foundation during a virtual awards ceremony held Sunday.

High played defensive back and receiver for the Cougars. Readlinger played defensive end for the Green Wave. Both grew up playing Chatham Youth Football ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz and Police Chief Brian Gibbons issued a joint statement on the death of George Floyd and pledged to hold a virtual town meeting on the subject in the near future.

"In the coming days, we will announce a virtual town hall with members of the police department and elected officials where residents can learn more about how we operate and ...

TRENTON, NJ -- The reopening process for the State of New Jersey continues as Gov. Phil Murphy on Frday announced that he has lifted restrictions for daycare centers, summer camps, and non-contact youth sports. The reopening dates are:

Child care centers (June 15)
Non-contact organized sports activities (June 22)
Youth day camps, including municipal summer rec programs (July ...

CHATHAM, NJ - In a virtual meeting that lasted more than four hours, the Chatham Township Committee introduced an ordinance to rezone 344 Hillside Avenue; officially preserved the area known as the Skate Park, and presented plans for affordable housing Group Homes on Thursday evening.

The rezoning of 344 Hillside Avenue will pave the way for the acquisition of land that will be turned into a ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Danny Mahoney has earned a reputation as a leader and a competitor during his Chatham High sports career, captaining two Cougar teams and playing in three state championship games.

Mahoney's service as a captain for the 2020 Cougar lacrosse team came to an abrupt end because of the Coronavirus pandemic, but the senior has pivoted into forming a family business with his ...

Mother's Day is almost here.   Make mom happy by picking up one of Scoops' beautiful Mother's Day Pie's.  Scoops is offering two sizes for Mother's Day, a Small Bouquet or a Full-Sized Bouquet.

Orders can be placed on our website: Chathamscoops.com or by calling 973-507-9223. 

In addition to ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa sent a message to parents on "year-end topics" and the possible changes coming in the future on Tuesday in an email.

LaSusa speculates on changes that may be coming in the 2020-2021 school year, but stressed that they are only his opinion at this time.

His full message to parents can be read below:

Dear Parent,

We ...

CHATHAM, NJ - The Chatham School District will receive $307,296 fewer dollars in state aid in Gov. Phil Murphy's announced revision. Even with the reduction, Chatham will still be receiving $143,144 more than a year ago.

Gov. Murphy reduced the state aid he had budgeted for in February because of the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the state budget. Chatham is one of 375 districts ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa confirmed that plans are underway to hold an in-person graduation ceremony for Chatham High's Class of 2020 on July 7 behind the high school.

"We are planning for a graduation ceremony on July 7 at CHS, assuming that the guidelines and rules that Governor Murphy lays out tomorrow enable us to do so," LaSusa said. "We ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz and Police Chief Brian Gibbons issued a joint statement on the death of George Floyd and pledged to hold a virtual town meeting on the subject in the near future.

"In the coming days, we will announce a virtual town hall with members of the police department and elected officials where residents can learn more about how we operate and ...

MADISON, NJ -  The Madison Area YMCA is offering free live stream group exercise classes. Due to the facility closures, the YMCA has added virtual classes each week.

"We are excited to offer live Group Exercise classes virtually", said Y staff. " These are free for members and our non-members. No equipment needed, just your computer or cell phone to livestream ...

TRENTON, NJ – Outdoor dining and in-person retail shopping will be allowed starting June 15, while personal care businesses such as barbershops and hair salons will be able to open a week later as Gov. Phil Murphy continues to peel away social distancing measures.

Youth summer programs will also be permitted to start on July 6 during what Murphy calls Stage 2 of New ...

SUMMIT, NJ - Overlook Medical Center in Summit, part of Atlantic Health System, announced Wednesday that it discharged its 700th patient treated for COVID-19 -- a woman from Union Township -- back to recovery last week.

The efforts of Atlantic Health System and its team members on the front lines of healthcare, the embrace of precautions such as social distancing by ...

The TM Ward Coffee Company: A 28-year Chatham Tradition

By Mary Tunny Weichert

--- May 18, 2020

If you’re one of many people whose morning routine includes a delicious hot cup of coffee from a local café, you might find it difficult to imagine a time when coffee shops weren’t the norm. Until the mid 1960s, however, coffee cafés and coffee bars were almost ...

TRENTON, NJ -- The reopening process for the State of New Jersey continues as Gov. Phil Murphy on Frday announced that he has lifted restrictions for daycare centers, summer camps, and non-contact youth sports. The reopening dates are:

Child care centers (June 15)
Non-contact organized sports activities (June 22)
Youth day camps, including municipal summer rec programs (July ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - “Unlock New Jersey” was launched today by an expanding group of business owners, civic leaders, elected officials and concerned citizens who presented Governor Phil Murphy with a proposal to responsibly and decisively unlock his COVID19 shut-down of Garden State businesses.

The plan was the result of a town hall meeting of more than 30 small business owners from ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Two hazardous waste drop-off events will be held in June at the Public Safety Training Academy.

Due to the COVID-19-related cancelation of its May 16 household hazardous waste event, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has decided to add an additional drop-off event in June, with disposal days now set for June 13 and June 28, both to be held at the Morris ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has announced that a Hazardous Household Waste Drop Off Event will be held on June 13. 

The utility announced the cancelation of the May 16 date due to the coronavirus.

"The event is being cancelled out of an abundance of caution to protect the health of county residents and MUA staff, while adhering to state ...

CHATHAM, NJ - The "Solidarity & Unity" march organized by Chatham residents in honor of George Floyd on Saturday has been canceled.