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March 27, 2024

CHATHAM, NJ -- When Tom Salvas received his commemorative pin for his "Citizenship Award" on Tuesday night at the Chatham Township Committee meeting, it was no surprise that he was the one who took the photo of the Chatham Township logo that was used to make the pin. In his 36 years as a ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- They've put in the time and the money. Chatham residents Susan and Jay Allen helped fund the current construction project at the Library of the Chathams with a $125,000 donation and have worked as members and consultants to the Library Board of Trustees. “Susan and Jay Allen’s ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gear up for a stylish day as Dress Express Boutique makes a splash at Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights at 250 Connell Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3, 2024. Celebrating its fourth year, the boutique has not only thrived but has also experienced impressive ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- After meeting with 15-year-old Aryan Kumar more than a year ago, Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz had his doubts that a high school sophomore could write a book about how Chatham Borough businesses on Main Street survived through the pandemic. Kumar, too, had his doubts ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey presented longtime Chatham resident H.H. "Monty" Montague with an appreciation award for his 30 years of volunteer service to the Borough of Chatham at Monday night's 2024 Reorganization meeting. Montague served on the Chatham Borough Planning ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- For those who love day-after-Christmas basketball, Tuesday, Dec. 26 is the day to head to Chatham High School for the annual Cougar Classic, which benefits the Chatham United Methodist Church Food Pantry. The Chatham JV boys warm up the gym with a 10:30 a.m. game vs. New ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham's Nicole DiMaggio has been named one of the 25 heroes for 2023 by Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, who is recognizing those who live or work in NJ-11 for "making a difference." "I am honored to be recognized by Congresswoman Sherrill as a 2023 Hero," DiMaggio said. "The ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham High School student Aryan Kumar spent a year researching and writing a book about Chatham businesses titled: Main Street During COVID: A Chatham Story. The book tells the story, through interviews and photos of owners, employees and unrecognized heroes, of how Chatham ...

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MADISON, NJ - December is here and it is cold! The Jersey Cares Coat Drive at the Madison Area YMCA will run through January 4, 2024..  Only new and gently used coats are accepted. No hats, gloves, scarves or any other clothing will be accepted at this time. Coats can be dropped off in the ...

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This Thanksgiving, we celebrate community and support. Ten families within the Y’s own community were identified by the Madison Area YMCA to receive Thanksgiving dinners, courtesy of The Oldendorp Group in Summit. The families are members of the Family Center, the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center, and ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham Turkey Trot surpassed $300,000 in funds raised since its inception 15 years ago on Thanksgiving Day when more than 1,300 runners participated in the 1-mile fun run and 5K race. Sam Ellis won the 2023 race in 16:02 and Jem Berney was the top woman finisher of the 5K ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It wasn't anything like winning the Penn Relays. Still, 2023 Chatham High graduate Charlie Henne couldn't contain his competitive spirit on Thanksgiving morning at the 12th annual Trot the Manor 5K run. Henne, part of the CHS 4x800 relay that won the 2023 Penn Relays last spring ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Suzanna Semerjian has been sworn in as the third fully certified female firefighter for the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department. “I’m honored to be working with all of these great people and have this amazing opportunity to connect with the community,” Semerjian ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Shell Lee recently completed his second New York City Marathon, but the next time he runs he'll be wearing his full firefighter's gear and carrying the American Flag on Thanksgiving Day. Lee, Lieutenant of Rescue Company 1 and the recruitment chair for the CBVFD, will be running ...

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FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Chatham High senior Kiernan Smith received a certificate of merit from the American Red Cross for actions he took in a restaurant to save a friend from choking. Smith received the recognition on Wednesday at the American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey. Kiernan had taken an ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Leigha Matter has fond memories of her childhood birthdays and she's now on a mission of "Brightening Birthdays" for children in need at nursery schools or in hospitals. The Chatham High senior discovered how good her birthdays had been growing up last winter when she attended a ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - Community members of all ages are Invited to the first annual 'Elks Family Fun Day to Help Homeless Veterans', which will take place on August 26, from 12 - 6 p.m. at Seeley's Pond at the Watchung Reservation. Families from across Union, Somerset, Middlesex, and Morris Counties are ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Ever had ice cream for breakfast? Scoops-sponsored ice cream didn’t make a bad breakfast for this year’s second annual Be Positive Club Basketball Tournament. The event was alive with the sound of basketballs hitting the ground and cheers after perfect 3-pointers. Grass sways in the ...

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BEACH HAVEN - It is a 34-year tradition, Chowderfest is set for Saturday, September 30 in Beach Haven.  New this year is that the Southern Ocean Chamber Association has partnered with the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean.  Both of these nonprofit organizations, are set to present the 2023 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Paul Danenberg and Owen Truppo have put in countless hours over the years as interns and volunteers for Chatham Community Service events under the direction of Janice Piccolo. But this summer they got their feet wet in a new venture - as the pool managers at Memorial Park ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham High students Alex Donoghue and Tessa Koehler spent months collecting school supplies and Thursday they delivered them to the preschool/daycare El Mundo de Los Colores in Paterson. Donoghue and Koehler created an Instagram page Stem.Connections, stating their goal: ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham High computer science students Ishir Rao, Manaai Qureshi and Shashwat Chakraborty offered up a one-hour "crash course" on how people can integrate innovative AI solutions such as ChatGPT into their daily lives recently at the Library of the Chathams. The CS Base team took ...

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MANVILLE, NJ - Make your vote count! Nominate your favorite charity or non-profit to win Valairco Care's next giveaway of $500. Voting deadline July 31, 2023.  Click here to nominate your charity or nonprofit. The most recent winner was Wagner Farm Arboretum Giving Garden (WFAGG) in Warren.

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LONG BEACH ISLAND - The 15th annual Coquina Jam - an all women's surf competition with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Jetty Rock Foundation and David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation kicks off on July 23.  The event is held to support women, children and families affected by a Cancer ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Ian Reardon is the 2023 recipient of the Christine K. Grobert Chatham Emergency Squad Scholarship. Since 2014, the CES Scholarship has been awarded to the Chatham High student who has shown a commitment to volunteerism and/or displayed an interest in the field of medicine or ...

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MADISON, NJ - The Madison Area YMCA is hosting a blood drive on Friday, June 30 from 1:30 pm - 6 pm.  Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment visit: nybc.org/njdrive Sponsor code: 11619  

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The smoke from the Canadian wildfires cleared up enough on Friday morning to allow the annual Chatham Township Police Department's participation in the 40th annual statewide law enforcement Torch Run, which benefits NJ Special Olympics. Originally scheduled for Thursday morning, ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Kevin Sullivan told the story about when he was in the Marines and how he learned that when a superior asked for a volunteer, the ones who didn't step forward were tagged with the worst jobs. Today, Sullivan claims that his long service to the Chatham community was never because ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Sawyer Shaw of Troop 8 in Chatham will be renovating the 9-11 Memorial at Reasoner Park and adding two benches this month for his Eagle Scout Project. "We're basically going to remove the bushes, remove the old brick from around the memorial and put in new bricks, bushes, and ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The 7th annual Jaime Pinaire 5K race and fun run held Saturday is starting to take hold as an annual event named for the late Chatham High graduate, who tragically died in a car accident on his way home from tutoring a student. "This is actually our biggest race so far, with the ...

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