Community Corner

Police Chief Search, School Study Saga Tops July News

The heatwave did little to slow down the news in Mendham and Chester in July.

Turkey Farm Decision in 'Near Future'

Next step could be taken at the Aug. 6 meeting in Chester Borough.

Chester District Weighs in on Regional School Study

Board members want to protect progress made in the Chester schools.

Chester Food Pantry Still Short Despite Donation Surge

Volunteers estimate they are only a third of the way to goal with a week left in the month.

Cubs Take Title at Disney Tournament

Third major tournament win this season for the Morris County based 15U club.

School Study Request for Proposal Sits With Chester Boro

Chester Borough to bat around the hotly contested request for proposal at their Aug. 6. meeting.

Chester Boro Fills Open Cop Spot

New officer fills the manpower lost when the chief retired July 1.

Regional Board Recording is ‘Old Business,’ But Current Concern

West Morris Regional Board of Education debates voice recordings of public input.

West Morris’ Response to Bullying Will ‘B’ Indicated on

 Holds special session on HIB and the impact of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.

Board Strikes Down Further Exemptions for Student-Athletes

Schram, Johnston and teachers express discontent for study hall proposal in fiery debate.

Police Chief Choice Looms in Chester Borough

A pair of interviews have been scheduled for Sgts. David Jara and Tim Carey in August.

Mendham LAX Star Advances In World Cup

Lauren Dykstra propels Israel to World Cup Quarterfinals.


Three-Vehicle Collision on Route 206 Hospitalizes

Two Teen had to be extricated from his car; wreck under investigation.

District Compelled to Act on Bullying After Rutgers Fiasco

Will have all District coaches trained in HIB and NJSIAA standards by outside business.

West Morris Request for Proposal Ratified by Mendham Boro

Focus on refining the document shifts to the Chesters.

Chester Food Pantry August Deliveries ‘In Jeopardy’

Supplies might not reach 45 plus families in Mendham and Chester.

Closed Chester Theater Equipment Claimed by MCAW

Screens, seats and sound systems are being stored by Chester Borough while space is sought.

School Study Feedback Being Prepped by Mendham Twp.

Resident, school board representative compares conflict over regional district break-up toc conflict in Egypt.

Find Waldo in Mendham, Support Local Business

Elusive book character creates summertime fun to support the Shop Local Movement.

Chester Kids Give More to Sandy-Stricken Shore

Dickerson School students help Sandy-affected school through New Jersey Strong organization.

Chester Checkpoint Yields 11 Arrests

Officer-in-Charge Sgt. Dave Jara delivers enforcement checkpoint summary to the Chester Borough Council.

Centenary Alumna Honored as Distinguished Student Teacher

Chester woman one of 15 honored for being 'creative and intuitive.'

Brookside Bailout Sought For Fourth Of July Parade

Projected deficit of more than 10k puts patriotic party in jeopardy.

Mendham Mulls Feasibility Study Options

Township Committee expected to give feedback on RFP by the middle of July.



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