CHATHAM, NJ - There are times when Michael Sciaretta gets into the car after he plays a Chatham ice hockey game and he starts to hear it from his father.

"He's the reason why I play aggressively," the Chatham High senior said. "He always wants me to forecheck really hard. When I'm not playing that way he gives me a lot of flack in the car after. He doesn't care ...

A number Chatham High student-athletes were recognized on all-star teams compiled following the 2018 fall sports season. A partial list of the Chatham honorees can be seen below.

FIELD HOCKEY

All-CONFERENCE:

1st team

Annie Leverich (Offense)

Lauren Mumby (Defense)

Charlotte Hamilton (Defense)

2nd Team

Julia Mueller (Offense)

Marissa Sullivan (Defense)

Honorable ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The depth of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s girls team helped them rack up enough points to edge a spirited Chatham team, 86-84, in a matchup that usually comes down to the final event. It was the case yet again on Wednesday at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA as the meet was decided in the 400 Freestyle Relay.

While Chatham won most of the races, Scotch ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham resident Fran Drew suggested during the public commentary portion of the meeting that the Borough of Chatham Council should expand from six members to eight so that Len Resto and Peter Hoffman could remain a part of the governing body.

Resto and Hoffman were sent off from their final meeting as members of the Borough Council on Monday night with accolades and ...

CHATHAM, NJ - The Borough of Chatham Council recognized Dr. Norman Schaefer for his 28 years of service on the Chatham Board of Health with a commendatory resolution at its regular meeting on Monday night.

Schaefer joined the board in 1991 and served as a member and the vice president during his tenure.

Colonel Schaefer graduated from Cornell Medical School and became an ear, nose and ...

CHATHAM, NJ - The Borough of Chatham Council voted, 5-1, in favor of a resolution that opposes the state's pending vote to legalize the recreational use of marijuana at its final meeting of 2018 on Monday night.

The resolution calls for a certified copy of the resolution be sent to Gov. Phil Murphy and state legislators, including those who represent Chatham Borough and Morris ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa signaled out social studies teacher Ronald Deloatch, who recently was named the Command Colonel for the 254th Regional Training Institute of the National Guard in Sea Girt.

Deloatch's promotion was announced at the Chatham Board of Education meeting held Monday night.

A Chatham High teacher for 23 years, ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Members of the Chatham Select Choir and Chatham Voices performed before formal business was conducted at the Chatham Board of Education meeting on Monday night.

First, Liam Driscoll, Ronan Green, Adi Roy and Matt Markay sang the national anthem. They are all members of the Allstate Mixed Choir.

Choir director Kenneth Bryson led the chorus through two Christmas songs ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Fiona McSweeney made for a "Happier" ending to the Chatham Middle School 6th Grade Chorus finale with her dancing.

McSweeney choreographed the Irish dance she did in accompanying the chorus in the final song of the evening.

CHATHAM, NJ - The Borough of Chatham Council recognized Dr. Norman Schaefer for his 28 years of service on the Chatham Board of Health with a commendatory resolution at its regular meeting on Monday night.

Schaefer joined the board in 1991 and served as a member and the vice president during his tenure.

Colonel Schaefer graduated from Cornell Medical School and became an ear, nose and ...

CHATHAM, NJ - The Borough of Chatham Council voted, 5-1, in favor of a resolution that opposes the state's pending vote to legalize the recreational use of marijuana at its final meeting of 2018 on Monday night.

The resolution calls for a certified copy of the resolution be sent to Gov. Phil Murphy and state legislators, including those who represent Chatham Borough and Morris ...

CHATHAM, NJ - The Madison Chatham Coalition and the Library of the Chathams is challenging artists of all ages to illustrate their vision of the impact of underage vaping and/or marijuana use.

A poster and poetry contest is being held, starting Thursday, Dec. 6 and running through Thursday, Jan. 10. Winners will be announced on Jan. 18.

All entries must include statistics or facts ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Members of the Chatham Select Choir and Chatham Voices performed before formal business was conducted at the Chatham Board of Education meeting on Monday night.

First, Liam Driscoll, Ronan Green, Adi Roy and Matt Markay sang the national anthem. They are all members of the Allstate Mixed Choir.

Choir director Kenneth Bryson led the chorus through two Christmas songs ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Fiona McSweeney made for a "Happier" ending to the Chatham Middle School 6th Grade Chorus finale with her dancing.

McSweeney choreographed the Irish dance she did in accompanying the chorus in the final song of the evening.

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham resident Fran Drew suggested during the public commentary portion of the meeting that the Borough of Chatham Council should expand from six members to eight so that Len Resto and Peter Hoffman could remain a part of the governing body.

Resto and Hoffman were sent off from their final meeting as members of the Borough Council on Monday night with accolades and ...

CHATHAM, NJ - The Borough of Chatham Council recognized Dr. Norman Schaefer for his 28 years of service on the Chatham Board of Health with a commendatory resolution at its regular meeting on Monday night.

Schaefer joined the board in 1991 and served as a member and the vice president during his tenure.

Colonel Schaefer graduated from Cornell Medical School and became an ear, nose and ...

CHATHAM, NJ - The five mothers who originated the Red Cross Blood Drive in honor of Michael DiMaggio came together again on Sunday at Chatham High.

Michelle Clark, Melissa Fitzgerald, Nicole DiMaggio, Marguerite White and Rosalinda Rubio-Williams got together to organize the first "Stay Strong Michael" blood drive.

Michael DiMaggio was severely injured when he was struck ...

The Department of Public Works final curbside collection of leaves will take place on Monday, December 3, 2018.

Once the vacuum crews have passed your house they will not return for the season. Please do not place leaves at the curb after Sunday night, December 2nd. 

On Tuesday, December 11th and Tuesday, December 18th, the Borough will pick up paper leaf bags that are placed at ...

In response to the many comments that were received at the November 28th Chatham Borough - Post Office Plaza Public Workshop held at the Library of the Chathams, an additional survey initiative has been added to the PlanetCivic website www.planetcivic.com/town-initiative . 

This new survey initiative entitled: Which of these buildings are the best examples of architecture ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Spectators came armed with umbrellas and the show went on as scheduled with songs from the third-grade chorus and performances by Dance Innovations students despite rainy conditions on Saturday night at Reasoner Park.

The rain couldn't dampen the Christmas spirit in Chatham as those gathered stayed to see Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive for the annual lighting of the Gazebo ...