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By TAPINTO CHATHAM STAFF
December 13, 2025
CHATHAM, NJ – Jane Valentine has been named the winner of a non-fiction writing contest offered by Barely South Review.The Chatham Township resident is working on her first novel. According to her bio, her work “often weaves family memory with cultural history, exploring the inheritance of stories ...
NEW YORK - Chatham senior Brady Byrne got off to a fast start in the opener of the indoor track and field season by winning the 1,000-meter run in 2:41.72 and placing fourth in the 1600 at the Jack O'Leary Lid Lifter on Wednesday at Ocean Breeze.Byrne crossed first in the 1,000 and Chatham ...
CHATHAM, NJ – He's been singing throughout his school years, but this time it's been different for Jack Roy. The Chatham High senior has a voice that is worth listening to in more ways than one.“I've been waiting for my turn as a sophomore and junior, climbing the ranks,” Roy said. “This year, I ...
TRENTON, NJ — Restaurants and other places that serve food in New Jersey would be banned from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, under legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Smith (D - District 17) and Raj Mukherji (D - District 32).The bill, S3195, would ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Gagnon Pediatric Emergency Department at Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center, located within Goryeb Children’s Hospital, has been recognized as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Chatham senior goalie Snowden Lange got whacked in the head with a stick in the first period, and Mendham senior goalie Brendon Eigner gave the Cougars another kind of headache by making 38 saves on Thursday night.Lange got relief from sophomore goalie Connor Schaaf, who came on to ...
NEW YORK – Senior Sarah Nacinovich broke the meet record in winning the 300 and also placed second in the 55-meter dash as the Chatham girls opened the indoor track & field season at the O'Leary Invitational on Wednesday night at Ocean Breeze.Nacinovich opened the meet with a second-place ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Chatham boys and girls swim teams defeated Randolph in dual meets, extending their respective winning streaks on Wednesday at the Jersey Aquatic Center.The Cougar boys placed first in each of the 11 events, scoring a 127-41 decision vs. the Rams for their 58th consecutive ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Co-captain Ava Paone led the way for the Chatham girls basketball team with 17 points, three steals, and two assists in the Cougars' 59-50 scrimmage win vs. Villa Walsh Academy on Wednesday at CHS.The senior guard also showed that she is on the same page with coach Joe Gaba in regard ...
DUNELLEN, NJ – Chatham senior goalie Megan Cincotta turned away 34 shots in surpassing 1,000 career saves as the Chatham-Millburn-Livingston girls ice hockey team skated past Summit, 6-2, on Wednesday at the Rock Ice Center.“So happy for Megan," CML coach Todd Drevitch said. "It was great for the ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey highway drivers would be required to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Paul Moriarty of Washington Township in Gloucester County and Raj Mukherji of Jersey City.Anyone found violating the law ...
CHATHAM, NJ – It was only a scrimmage, but it meant a little bit more to Michael MacAniff that he was back on the basketball court. The 6-2 senior showed that he was healthy again by scoring a team-high 30 points in the 74-65 practice win vs. Millburn on Tuesday at CHS.“I'm just happy to be back,” ...
BOONTON, NJ –The Chatham boys bowling team swept Morristown 7–0 in an NJAC East matchup on Tuesday at Boonton Lanes.Chatham (3-1, 3-1 NJAC East) was locked in from the first frame, piling up a 2,991 team series behind a balanced lineup that saw all five Cougars finish over a 200 average for the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – On the recommendation of its affordable housing attorney, Jonathan Drill, the Borough of Chatham Council approved resolutions to settle two of the three legal challenges to the Borough's fourth-round affordable housing obligation plan on Monday night.The settlement agreement with the ...
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ – The Chatham boys and girls swim teams extended winning streaks that carried over from last year's championship season with respective wins vs. Mountain Lakes on Monday at the Lakeland Hills YMCA.The Chatham boys, winners of four straight NJSIAA Group B state championships, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – It's become a tradition that kicks off the “Giving Season” in Chatham.The annual “Stay Strong Michael” Red Cross Blood Drive brought out Chatham residents willing to give blood on Sunday at Chatham High. The event was organized and started by five moms — Michelle Clark, Melissa ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham High School auditorium was filled with a strong sense of community on Thursday as Students Against Cancer hosted its first-ever “Cougars Against Cancer” awareness night. With live music performances, guest speakers, raffles, and student-led presentations, the event ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Snowden Lange had the best view of what went right and what went wrong for Chatham in its boys' ice hockey opener vs. Morristown-Beard on Friday at Mennen Arena.The senior goalie wasn't pleased with the 3-2 loss to the Crimson, but he also liked a lot of what he saw out of his ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The chilly weather had Chatham residents heading straight to the hot chocolate being served up by the Chatham Historical Society as the crowd gathered for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and visit from Santa on Friday evening.Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey kicked off the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Motorists soon may risk $45 traffic fines – triggered by automated cameras – for parking or idling in bus lanes and bus stops. Penalties outlined in Bill A5612, which passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday, also would apply to drivers who clog ...
CHATHAM, NJ – As Thanksgiving approached, Boy Scouts of America Troop 8 of Chatham once again demonstrated its commitment to community service through three major food-collection efforts benefiting families in need.On Sunday, Nov. 16, Boy Scouts from Troop 8 joined forces with Cub Scouts from Pack ...
CHATHAM, NJ — The air will be filled with music, warmth, and holiday cheer this Sunday as the Summit Chorale presents its 2025 Winter Holiday Concert, “Peace on Earth,” at 5:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township.The program features Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, a melodic journey ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The LINC Program received a $500 donation from Valairco Cares this week, marking the program’s 30th charitable award since its creation in 2018. Board members, volunteers, and pantry shoppers gathered inside the pantry space at the New Providence United Methodist Church to ...
WAYNE, NJ – It was going to be a test, no matter what, for the newly formed group representing the Chatham-Millburn-Livingston girls ice hockey team, but CML definitely could have used a little more preparation for the season opener vs. Immaculate Heart Academy on Wednesday afternoon.Considering ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High football seniors Caden Gabriele and Jase Catullo officially committed to play at NCAA Division 1 programs on Wednesday.Gabriele, a running back/linebacker for CHS, is headed to Bucknell University. Catullo a two-way lineman for the Cougars, will continue to play for the ...
MADISON, NJ –Residents from across the area are invited to gather and celebrate Chanukah at a series of public Menorah lighting ceremonies in Madison, Chatham Borough, Harding, Florham Park, East Hanover, Green Village, Morris Plains and Morristown.Each event will feature traditional Chanukah ...
TRENTON, NJ — Thirteen Democrats and one Republican filed petitions by Monday’s deadline to get on the ballot for the special primary election to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.Sherrill resigned from Congress effective November 20.The special primary ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – First-year coach Todd Drevitch knows how he wants the Chatham-Millburn-Livingston girls ice hockey team to play this season. He also knows it's going to take some time to put it together.There was a lot of teaching going on at practice on Tuesday at Mennen Arena, but probably not ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Chatham boys ice hockey team took to the ice for a scrimmage vs. Livingston on Monday night at Mennen Arena in preparation for its season opener set for 5:45 p.m. Friday vs. Morristown Beard, also at Mennen.“We have to figure out some line combinations,” Brendon Herr, Chatham ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The School District of the Chathams sent out an advisory on Monday night, announcing a 90-minute delayed opening for Tuesday, Dec. 2.The start of school is postponed for 90 minutes:Chatham High School – 9:50 AMChatham Middle School – 9:25 AMLafayette School – 10:30 AMMAS, SBS, and WAS ...