TOP LOCAL News
By ED BARMAKIAN
November 26, 2024
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council unanimously passed a resolution that eliminates all vendor fees for the 2025 Chatham Borough Farmers' Market at Monday's regular meeting of the mayor and Borough Council.“It's a great thing for our community,” Council member Justin Strickland said. “It's ...
CHATHAM, NJ – She's already got her Talmadge Avenue neighborhood on the run and Chrissy Steinberg's goal is to get the rest of the town headed toward “Blue Zone” longevity status through the newly formed Chatham Runners Club.“I want Chatham to be a Blue Zone; I would be disappointed if I didn't ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council will vote on a resolution to waive all fees for farmers' market vendors in 2025 at Monday's regular meeting of the mayor and council set for 7:30 p.m.Also on the agenda is the purchase of two new police vehicles for $85,328 and the adoption of a salary ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Golf enthusiasts have a new spot to perfect their swing as GolfCave officially opened its doors in New Providence. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the occasion, attended by Mayor Al Morgan, Councilman Matthew Cumiskey, Councilwoman Diane Bilicska, town administrators, New ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Historical Society has added to the trappings of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Gazebo with free horse and carriage rides at the event scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6 at Reasoner Park.The horse and carriage rides will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. across the street ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - An alarming incident that occurred on Wednesday evening on the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Florham Park invoked a response from Forham Park and neighboring police departments. According to the police, just after 10:00 pm, Officers of the Florham Park Police ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
NEW YORK – Chatham High senior Challen Nassif performed at Carnegie Hall recently by auditioning and then being chosen to participate in the Worldstrides Honors Performance series under the direction of award-winning choral composer Greg Gilpin.“Singing at Carnegie Hall was unlike anything I have ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Craig Alperowitz won the only open seat on the Chatham Township Committee over incumbent Mark Lois by 113 votes in the official tally recently posted by the Morris County Clerk.The win by Alperowitz gives the Democrats all five seats on the Chatham Township Committee.Alperowitz's ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Law enforcement officials admitted they don’t have a clue why at least five large drones were spotted in the skies above Morris County on the evening of Nov. 18 for more than two hours, according to a joint statement released by the county prosecutor’s office, Morris County Sheriff ...
ALLENDALE, NJ – When a referee swallows his whistle with an obvious handball in the box occurring 10 yards directly in front of him, it's a sign that the breaks are not going to go your way.Add on shots that clanged off the crossbar and post and it all contributed to Chatham's 3-1 girls soccer loss ...
The Chatham girls soccer team is one win away from returning to the Group 3 state championship game.The Cougars (16-7), the 2023 state champion, travel to meet Northern Highlands (17-3) at 6 p.m. Monday in the NJSIAA Group 3 state semifinal round. Chatham started out the season with seven straight ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The 18th edition of the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market came to a close on Saturday. By objective standards, it wasn't as robust as past markets because of the competition with Madison, which switched to Saturdays this year.Chatham went from 20 vendors in 2023 to just eight at the ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Chatham junior Marcus Valenzuela ran a personal-best 16:19 to take 22nd place at NJSIAA Cross-Country Meet of Champions on Saturday over the 5K course at Holmdel Park. Senior Dylan DeCicco clocked a personal-best 16:59 in placing 75th and junior Brady Byrne finished 96th in a ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Council member Justin Strickland voiced the lone “no” vote when the Borough of Chatham Council authorized drafting a redevelopment plan for River Road by a 5-1 count at Monday's regular meeting.Strickland said that the reasons for drafting a redevelopment plan made sense, but the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham girls soccer team was locked in a tie game with Middletown South in the second half of the state sectional final on Thursday, looking for a way to turn the game in its favor. Enter Leah Tapper.The junior back surprised herself and everyone at Haas Field when she touched ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High junior Marcus Valenzuela has been the unrecognized “wingman” for senior runner Finn Valli on the Cougars' cross-country team this fall.In every big race this season, Valli has been the top runner and Valenzuela has followed closely behind to give Chatham a reliable V ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Thirteen Chatham High student-athletes, representing seven sports, signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and athletic careers at NCAA Division 1 programs. CHS recognized its athletes with its “Signing Day” on Wednesday.Chatham seniors will be competing in ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Veteran Tom Salvas, Captain USAF, is still very active when it comes to telling the story of Chatham military veterans and honoring their service.Salvas must have risen to the sound of a Veterans Day Bugle Call on Monday morning to begin his rounds in honor of Veterans Day.The ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council recognized the Hindu Festival of Lights - Diwali - at its regular meeting held Monday night.The proclamation was read into the record by council member Irene Treloar, followed by an explanation of the meaning and significance of the holiday by Chatham ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County has issued a CODE BLUE for Tuesday through Thursday of this weekOn Tuesday the overnight hours will dip to 28 degrees. Wednesday and Thursday overnight temperatures will hover around freezing.A "Code Blue" is declared when the temperatures drop below freezing and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Turtle Back Zoo has announced its Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular schedule. Admission is free but doesn't include admission to the zoo. Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo requested, "We are also encouraging our visitors to bring non-perishable food items, new ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys cross-country is getting a second chance to show what it can do on Saturday as one of eight wild-card entries into the NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Holmdel Park.In the Group 3 meet, Chatham's top runner, senior Finn Valli, was under the weather and the Cougars placed ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Over the first 20 minutes, No. 4 seed Cranford came to Haas Field and showed the top-seeded Chatham girls soccer team that it was ready to battle in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 state tournament semifinals on Monday.Then something clicked in for the defending Group 3 ...
ANNANDALE, NJ – North Hunterdon, ranked No. 7 in the state in field hockey, scored twice in the first half and held off Chatham, 2-1, on Monday in the semifinal round of the North Jersey, Group 3 state tournament.“I am very proud of this team,” Chatham coach Kaitlin Leyden said. “I do not think ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Harding Board of Education is set to vote on Tuesday night at its regular meeting on a seven-year contract with the Madison Board of Education, which will be retroactive to July 1, 2024, and run through June 30, 2031, according to an announcement made through a press release on ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Due to an increase in residential home invasions/burglaries, Morris County law enforcement announced that it will utilize a new law to prosecute home invaders to the fullest extent of the law. According to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, in Morris County and throughout ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council is set to authorize DMR Architects to draft a redevelopment plan for River Road by passing a resolution (see below) at its Monday, Nov. 11 meeting set to start at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Hall, 54 Fairmount Ave.The state's Local Redevelopment and Housing Law ...