Mendham Explores Funding For 'Major' Renovation: Around Mendham

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

Mendham Explores Funding For 'Major' Township Renovation

The Mendham Township Committee will be discussing a bond ordinance to provide the township with a supplemental $600,000 for various capital improvements, according to the committee agenda. The committee will also authorize the issuance of $570,000 in township bonds or notes to finance a portion of the project's cost.

Deadline For West Morris Regional High School Board Candidacy Looms

Nomination petitions for the West Morris Regional High School District school board in the November general election must be submitted by July 25 at 4 p.m. Local school board elections have become increasingly politicized in recent years, becoming much more so last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Music Festival In Chester Returns With Variety Of Music, Food, Beer

The Chester Municipal Field will soon be alive with musical performances as the third annual Chester Music Festival is set to take place this summer. The all-day music festival will take place on Aug. 6 from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 134 Main St. in Chester. The festival will also include fun activities for children such as The Kiddie Rock 'n' Roll Show from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., as well as face painting, balloon art and games throughout the day.

$10K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Morris Co. Deli

Two tickets, including one sold in Morris County, for the Friday, July 8 Mega Millions drawing won the third-tier prize. That Morris County ticket won the third-place prize and it matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn, winning the $10,000 prize, said the NJ state Lottery.

'Moving Wall' Replica Of Vietnam Memorial Draws Thousands Of Attendees

By the time closing ceremonies were held this morning at the County College of Morris, nearly 5,000 residents of Morris County and beyond had visited "The Moving Wall" Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., was set up at the County College of Morris in Randolph and is half the size of the one in D.C. It's one of two traveling versions that have navigated the United States since 1984.

Donations Sought For United Way School Supplies Drive In Morris County

As students return to school in the fall, there is a greater demand for school supplies and tools, and the United Way of Northern New Jersey is looking for volunteers and donations to help meet that demand. The United Way of Northern New Jersey is holding its annual United Way Tools for School drive, which provides students with the basic tools they need to succeed in school.

3 Teens Charged Following Crash Of Stolen Car In Morris County

A stolen car crashed into a utility pole and caught fire during an attempted traffic stop on Route 53 south early Wednesday morning, according to police. Following the crash, three Essex County teenagers were arrested and charged with the unlawful taking of a means of conveyance and resisting arrest before being released to family members pending a future court date.

Criminal Trespassing, 3 DWI Incidents: Chester Police Blotter

Officers from the Chester Township Police Department handled more than 4,600 incidents during the months of May and June. According to police, there were 58 traffic accidents investigated. Officers responded to 118 calls requesting assistance from the First Aid Squad and 32 calls requesting assistance from the Fire Department.

$3.3M In School Administration Salaries In Mendham, Chester

Superintendent and principal salaries have increased state-wide, and taxpayers in Mendham and Chester spent $3,321,581 on the superintendent and principals in their school district last year. According to data from the New Jersey Department of Education, more than 2,500 educational administrators in the state earned $150,000 or more during the previous school year.