Most Read Mendham-Chester Stories in August

What a month August was, huh? Rain and cooler temperatures would have you believe it wasn’t the last full month of the summer, but hey, at least there was no hurricane! 

Let’s take a look at the most read stories from the month. Click on the headline for the full article.

Christie, Buono Faces Carved in Corn Maze

Stony Hill Farms in Chester usually creates a fun and themed corn maze. This year, the farm went to the next level and cropped the faces of this year’s New Jersey gubernatorial race. From the sky you can see 10 acres of Chris Christie and Barbara Buono, and when you get the chance, walk right through them!

51 Bags of Heroin Seized in Mendham Twp. Bust

In just 24 hours, Mendham Township police arrested eight individuals and charged them with heroin-related offenses. In that sweep, some 51 bags of dope were seized as well.

Long Valley Teen Smashes Car Through Chester Store

Rather than going in reverse, a 17-year-old girl went forward in her sedan this month. It wouldn’t have been too big of a deal if the AT&T store in Chester wasn’t directly in front of her, resulting in her vehicle taking up the entire retail space after smashing through the wall.

Chester Chef is Chopped Champion

Those who know Anup Joshi realize how good his food is. The Chester native went big time, though, as he took part in the Food Network competition show “Chopped.” Joshi was good enough to win the competition and prove his talents to the country.

Mendham a ‘Natural Pick’ for NJ’s Best Town, Mayor Says

The results are in: Mendham Borough is considered the best town to live in New Jersey. That, according to New Jersey Monthly magazine’s bi-annual rankings, was a big part of the area’s discussion in August. Mendham Township and both Chesters all ranked in the top-35 on the list of 514.