Chester Teacher Accepted To Washington D.C. Program: Around Chester

CHESTER, NJ — Patch reviews last week's top stories around Mendham and Chester.

Chester Teacher Accepted To Prestigious Washington D.C. Program

A West Morris Central High School history and social science teacher will travel to Washington, D.C. in June to attend the prestigious Supreme Court Summer Institute. Victoria Ade is one of 60 teachers chosen for the competitive 2022 Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers, a week-long session in Washington D.C. designed to help instructors teach about the court system in a more accessible manner.

$15K Checks Awarded To 2 Chester Borough Local Businesses

Two Chester Borough owner-operated businesses received a $15,000 grant from the Morris County Small Business Grant Program, as the Morris County Board of County Commissioners continues to assist businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic. Commissioners Stephen Shaw and Thomas Mastrangelo paid visits to Barbara Chupick, the owner of You're Not in Kansas Anymore, an upscale boutique, and Susan Nagel, the owner of Winky's Pet Boutique, both Perry Street businesses in Chester.

Chester Unveils Firefighter Memorial On Main Street

A new firefighter memorial statue honoring the bravery and service of Chester's volunteer fire department now adorns Main Street. Following its unveiling at Memorial Park by local firefighters on Saturday, May 28, the bronze statue represents all of the volunteers who have served Chester and the surrounding communities for over 100 years, according to Assistant Chief Daniel Taquinto.

Fundraising Campaign Launched For Mendham Playground Shade Structure

The Township of Mendham is kicking off its fundraising efforts to bring a new shade structure to Ralston Playground. Ralston Playground is well-known in the Township as a treasure that has benefited from the generosity of many people in the community. From the Finlay family's initial playground endeavor in the early 2000s to the 2018 playground rebuilding, "it has always been a community-wide effort," said township officials.

These Morris Co. Spots Are Some Of NJ's Greatest Italian Restaurants

Where do you go for good Italian food? Because of the abundance of great Italian food in the Garden State, you're bound to get a different answer each time. NJ.com's recent report on the 50 best Italian restaurants in New Jersey provided some answers. According to the report, three Morris County restaurants make the top 50.

Morris Co. Man Assaulted 2 Teenagers, Prosecutors Say

A 22-year-old man was charged on Wednesday with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the alleged assault of two teenage victims, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll announced the filing of additional charges against Nathaniel G. Yanez, of Dover.