Chatham Resident To Be Honored, Decor Discussion Monday

CHATHAM, NJ - The Chatham Borough Mayor and Council have prepared a commendatory resolution to honor resident Sarah W. Stanley for her work improving Stanley Park. The Stanley will be honored at the Monday night meeting of the governing body.

According to officials, last year the Mayor and Borough Council received a proposal from Stanley offering to fund and manage the restoration of the weathered sign at Stanley Park and to replant the area around the base of the sign with low maintenance perennials in honor of George Shepard Page. Stanley is a descendant of Francis Edgar Page, who was a first cousin to George Shepard Page, a successful businessman who had acquired several hundred acres in Chatham in 1867 and named his extensive holdings “Stanley,” officials said.

Stanley Park is a spot along the Passaic River where residents can fish, observe nature, or relax and the Kiwanis Club of Chatham, which had sponsored the construction and installation of the Stanley Park sign a number of years ago, agreed to provide help with the restoration of the park’s sign and the planting of new landscaping around the base of the sign, officials said.

The governing body intends to commend all of those involved in the "generous and thoughtful contribution in funding and managing the restoration of the weathered sign at Stanley Park and replanting of new landscaping around the base of the sign in honor of George Shepard Page."

Other items on the agenda for discussion is a review of annual Fishawack event by Janice Piccolo and an update on the 2018 Leaf Collection Schedule by Tony Torello. The governing body also anticipates executing a contract with Christmas Decor by Ebby's of Woodland Park for $13,542 for the installation of holiday lights along Main Street, Borough Hall and Reasoner Park, on or about Nov. 15 and to be taken down and removed on or before Jan. 15, 2019.

The entire agenda can be read here.

The meeting of the Mayor and Council begins at 7:30 p.m. and takes place at 54 Fairmount Ave. The meeting is open to the public and has designated time for public commentary.

(Image via Google Maps: Stanley Park in Chatham)

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