Chatham, NJ town meetings, recapped weekly. 8 editions in our archive — covering the council, school board, and any other public body Aware tracks for Chatham. Most recent: Township Committee picks Essen for Southern Boulevard housing.
Jen Rowland said planning is advancing at the former skate park site, and the Township Committee later chose Essen after weighing three proposals.
Read full edition →The next big school vote is already taking shape, with debate over a January 2027 referendum, multiple ballot questions, and which projects should go first.
Read full edition →Storm damage sharpened the stakes as the Township Committee said the Environmental Commission
Read full edition →Chatham Township Committee used an agenda review to tee up a power auction, school security contract changes, new police equipment, and support for lower local speed limits.
Read full edition →After a July 13 hearing, the Board of Education voted unanimously to remove one student from district schools over residency.
Read full edition →Township Committee members said annual debt service is tracking around $5.6 million to $5.8 million as they time major public safety purchases.
Read full edition →The committee introduced a capital ordinance while sketching out how Chatham will pace debt and avoid borrowing early for big-ticket equipment.
Read full edition →The plan ties next year’s spending to debt targets, major equipment timing, and a strategy to use capital funds before taking on more borrowing.
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