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By TAPINTO CHATHAM STAFF
September 4, 2025
SPARTA, NJ – Senior outside Dylanie Vargas knocked down four kills, was credited with two digs and served up an ace for Chatham in its 2-0 win vs. Pope John on Thursday.Sophomore libero Abby Tivade had six digs and two service aces for Chatham (1-1), which received five assists and a service ace ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham girls tennis team scored a 3-2 road victory over Summit on Thursday at Memorial Park.Joyce Zhang won at second singles for Chatham (4-0), which received wins from its doubles tandems of Mary Zhang and Michelle Moran, and Kelly Nie and Eden Heitlinger.
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CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham girls tennis team is off to a good start with three wins to open the 2025 season, which includes a 5-0 sweep over Parsippany Hills on Wednesday at the Colony Courts.“We have a lot of depth on this team,” Mike Manna, Chatham coach, said. “The strength is our doubles ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – It was expected to be a tough season-opening match for the Chatham girls volleyball team with host Gov. Livingston coming off a 24-win season that ended in the NJSIAA Group 2 state final in 2024.The Highlanders signaled another banner season might be in the offing with a ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Chatham won all five matches in straight sets in scoring a 5-0 girls tennis win vs. West Essex on Tuesday. The Cougars improved to 2-0 on the young season.Kayla Agar won at first singles vs. Siena Jacobs, 6-4, 6-2; Joyce Zhang defeated Morgan Cronin at second singles, 6-1, 6-0, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – When it comes to Labor Day, it's easy to track down where Chatham couple Karen and Bob Fritsch can be found spending their holiday.On Monday, the Fritsches celebrated their 40th anniversary as members of the Colony Pool Club. Karen held a homemade sign to commemorate the occasion ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough's 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at Memorial Park behind the library.The ceremony is dedicated to the 13 Chatham residents lost in the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001: Donald L. Adams, Dennis Buckley, Paul S. Gilbey, Gary R.
CHATHAM, NJ – Janice Wanjiku of Mrembo NYC made her debut at the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market on Saturday with her unique jewelry pieces made in Kenya.“The name of my brand is Mrembo, which means beautiful in Swahili," Wanjiku said. “I like beauty and unique things. I want women to feel ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Family-friendly magician Joe Fischer returns to entertain shoppers at the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market on Saturday, starting at 11 a.m.Fischer will help mark the initial appearance of new vendors Dampanada and Mrembo NYC.
MONTVILLE, NJ – Republican candidate for governor Jack Ciattarelli has chosen Morris County Sheriff James Gannon to run with him as his lieutenant governor. (Read the story here.) Gannon is also running unopposed by any Democrat for sheriff in the November election.If Ciattarelli wins the election, ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center welcomed young families and neighbors for its annual Community Day on Wednesday, Aug. 27, filling the facility grounds with laughter, activity, and summer fun.The event featured a petting zoo, water slide, bouncy house, and a ...
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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – In the final dress rehearsal for opening day, the Chatham football team muffed a few of its deliveries and didn't exactly nail all its marks. Still, the scrimmage at Ridge on Thursday night had coach Evan Picariello thinking he might have a hit on his hands when the curtain ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – Freshman Kayra Agar made her varsity debut a memorable one by winning a decisive pro-set tiebreaker at first singles, highlighting Chatham's 5-0 girls tennis win vs. Randolph on Thursday.Agar topped Randolph's Ava Pinho, 6-1, 2-6, 12-10 in her season-opening match for Chatham. The ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Anthony Correale has demonstrated remarkable acumen in identifying young talent during his three years as the Chatham girls' soccer coach. That discerning eye has helped him forge a 49-15-2 record, which includes three state sectional championships, one Group 3 state championship and ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham field hockey team isn't reloading for 2025, it's reuniting.With all but three starters returning from the 16-win team of a year ago, it wasn't surprising that the Cougars opened their preseason looking like a cohesive unit in their 3-0 scrimmage win vs. Warren Hills on ...
CHATHAM, NJ – It was easy to see the big changes to the Chatham boys soccer team for the 2025 season, most notably, 6-4, 205-pound senior striker Marco Mannino moving to the front line and teaming up with senior Ryan Hoffelder for Monday's opening scrimmage vs. Don Bosco Prep.The duo made the move ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Superintendent Emily Sortino gave high marks to the first day of the district's reconfiguration and the opening day of the 2025-2026 school year at Monday night's Chatham Board of Education meeting.The reconfiguration moved fifth-graders to the Chatham Middle School and ...
CHATHAM, NJ — The middle school basketball courts came alive this Saturday as Chatham students, families, and community members gathered for the fourth annual Be Positive (B+) Club 3v3 Basketball Tournament. The tournament raises money for pediatric cancer research through the Andrew McDonough B+ ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Borough Police issued a message regarding an active U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) motor vehicle chase that began in Madison and concluded in Chatham Borough on Saturday morning.According to the AlertChathamBorough notification, it was determined that ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ – Chatham football coach Evan Picariello got a chance to test some of his younger players, and they pretty much held their own in the controlled scrimmage vs. East Orange in which each team's varsity offense scored a touchdown at Paul Robeson Stadium on Friday.Chatham got a 45-yard ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough Police Chief Brian Gibbons announced in an AlertChathamBorough message on Thursday that there has been a significant drop in auto thefts and attempted home burglaries in 2025.Gibbons cited statistics that Chatham Borough went from a high of 22 incidents of vehicle ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High enters the 2025-2026 school year ranked No. 37 in New Jersey and No. 748 nationally, according to the latest U.S. News Best High Schools. The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings encompass data on more than 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of ...
MADISON, NJ – One of the toughest pre-season decisions Chatham football coach Evan Picariello will have to make is who will be calling signals for the Cougars offense in the season opener at Morris Hills on Sept. 6.Senior Michael MacAniff, junior Ryan Hogan and sophomore Milo Semioli each got a ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Township Mayor Mike Choi talked about shared services, public safety, roads, parks and facilities and more in his August message to residents at last week's Chatham Township Committee meeting.The Mayor's message can be viewed below:Shared servicesI am a believer of shared ...
TRENTON, NJ – A Morris County resident who never traveled internationally has been infected with malaria, according to state officials.In a statement, the state Department of Health (DOH) and the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said they are investigating the matter and working ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough Police reported through its AlertChathamBorough notification system that it answered calls on Saturday night and early Sunday morning regarding reports of motor vehicle burglaries.The CBPD advises residents to contact police if they see suspicious activity and not ...
JERSEY SHORE - Whether you're craving lobster under the stars, reeling in fluke at daybreak, chasing treasure in pirate gear, or jamming to live jazz or dolphins — the Jersey Shore is coming all the way alive this weekend. We’ve rounded up the must-hit events happening from Bay Head to Bradley ...