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July 14, 2024

HAMILTON, NJ -- Chatham High student Ishir Rao represented the Chatham-based computer science education program CS Base when it received the New Jersey Governor's Volunteerism Award during ceremonies held recently at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton. CS Base, a non-profit educational ...

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The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled the viewing of The Princess Bride movie for Tuesday, July 16 after the threat of inclement weather postponed the original date. There will be music starting at 7 p.m. before the scheduled showing of the movie at the Lum Avenue Field set for ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Brothers Austin and Adam Person got together in the kitchen to create a snack that will help kids with Type 1 diabetes and came up with Two Brothers Nut Butter which is now being sold at the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market on Saturdays. Austin's son, Mason, was just over two years ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey made a plea to support the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market in a message to residents sent out Friday. The 18th season of Chatham's Farmers' Market has been hurt by competition from Madison, which switched from Thursday to Saturday this ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ - At the recent Manasquan Council Meeting, the governing body provided an update on the pending offshore wind energy project progressing under the Biden and Murphy Administrations. This article - the fourth in a seven-part series on Wind Energy-focuses on transparency and ...

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NEW JERSEY — New Jersey dropped six spots in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business in 2024” list, from No. 19 in 2023 to No. 25 this year. The Garden State’s overall ranking placed it below neighboring states New York (No. 22) and Pennsylvania (No. 17) on the list. New Jersey outranked ...

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SPRING LAKE, SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, BRIELLE, NJ - The Fourth of July holiday may be over, but summer excitement continues at the Jersey Shore. From adults-only activities to kid-friendly fun, there's still plenty of time to make your summer memorable. Whether it's splashy ...

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NEW JERSEY — Dengue, a virus spread to people through mosquito bites, has infected at least 47 people in New Jersey this year, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as of Thursday, there have been at least 2,559 cases ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Borough will receive a large chunk of its PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) from the Ivy Apartments on Aug. 1 when $554,996.67 is due, it was announced by Karen Fornaro, the borough's chief financial officer, at Monday night's council meeting. The yearly amount Chatham will ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham resident Bob Weber came to the Borough of Chatham Council meeting on Monday night with the written receipts that open questions about the mayor and council's transparency regarding the 5-year rolling reassessment program that was voted down last month. During public ...

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Livingston, NJ –  The application process for students from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District seeking to be nominated for a U.S. military service academy this coming year has launched, announced Representative Mike Sherrill (NJ -11). The nomination application is open to high school ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND - Save LBI produced the following press release in regards to the approval of the Atlantic Shores South project. The release was submitted as follows: Save Long Beach Island, the coalition of citizens dedicated to protecting our oceans and New Jersey Shore communities, on July ...

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CHATHAM, NJ— The Library of the Chathams has been searching for an assistant director for months. In May, the team was pleased to have Laurie Feistammel, an experienced library service worker, who perfectly fulfilled the role. On July 1st, Feistammel joined the team to improve the library ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham displayed its spirit of 1776 with the town's 70th Independence Day Parade down Main Street and concluded with the Fourth of July Fireworks behind the middle school on Thursday night. Current Chatham Borough Fire Chief Peter Glogolich, a 42-year member of the department, ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The raindrops started to fall almost as soon as the first rocket was lit. That didn't stop the 2024 Chatham Fourth of July Fireworks display, which continued through the light rain to its conclusion (see below) on Thursday night behind the Chatham Middle School.  

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Normally, the person selected to be the Grand Marshal of the Chatham Borough Fire Department Association's annual Fourth of July Parade is someone who has retired after years of service to the department or town. It was finally Peter Glogolich's turn to be honored, but they ...

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How to tell the difference between normal aging behaviors and acts that suggest a cognitive issue may be to blame. Caring for older individuals can be challenging and it can be especially difficult to know when new behaviors and interactions signal that a loved one is suffering from a condition ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Karina Bliss has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Margaret Keisler scholarship offered by the Chatham Historical Society for her essay: My Town by a River. The $1500 scholarship was presented to Bliss at her Chatham High School commencement exercises. The scholarship ...

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MADISON, NJ - A fire in the broiler was reported at the Burger King in Madison on Tuesday, around 5:15 p.m. Shortly after, a second 9-1-1 call reported visible flames from the roof. The Madison Fire Department and EMS division arrived minutes later and confirmed the fire within the structure, ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The tradition of saving a spot along the parade route on Main Street continued on Tuesday with Chatham residents beginning to put out their chairs for Thursday's annual Fourth of July Parade.  Chatham's 70th Fourth of July Parade is set to start at 10:30 a.m., starting at the ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – As the Fourth of July parade approaches, the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department announced that it will honor Chief Peter “Pete” Glogolich as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Independence Day Parade. Glogolich's journey with the Chatham Fire Department is a testament to his ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been fighting strong winds recently that have made fishing somewhat of a challenge. As the winds subside, and the water continues its upward rise in temperature, fishing will be productive. Fluke continue ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham's 70th Fourth of July Parade is set to start at 10:30 a.m. Thursday on Main Street beginning at Hillside Avenue and ending at the Chatham Middle School. Chatham Borough Fire Chief Peter Glogolich, a 42-year member of Chatham Borough's Volunteer Fire Department, will be ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham residents who complained about the 245-unit Ivy apartments at the corner of River Road and Watchung Avenue after the plans were set, are getting a second chance to have their say about redevelopment in the same neighborhood. Chatham residents rolled up their sleeves and ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham Township Committee voted, 4-1, to adopt a $4.8 million bond ordinance that will pay for the purchase of fire trucks, police cars, a group affordable housing building on River Road, and a study for the construction of a new police headquarters and municipal office complex ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Ryan Drum of Chatham graduated with a BS in Business & Economics in Finance from Lehigh University in Spring of 2024. Ella Healy and Ava Healy, both of Chatham, were among the graduating Class of 2024 at the University of Hartford. Ella Healy earned a B.A. in the College of ...

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NEW JERSEY - As Lyme Disease Awareness Month comes to a close and peak Lyme Disease season begins, it is important to stay vigilant in protecting against the disease, especially for children. Lyme Disease statistics are at its highest, with over 65,000 cases reported to the CDC in 2022, which is ...

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CHATHAM, NJ — The annual Flag Award acknowledges the dedication of local citizens to preserving historical properties for the betterment of the town. Joe and Barbara Powers are the 2024 recipients of the “Jan Westfall Flag Award” from the Chatham Borough Historic Preservation Commission for ...

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