Teacher Returns Home From Supreme Court Program: Around Chester

MENDHAM/CHESTER, NJ — Patch reviews some of this past week's top stories around Mendham and Chester.

Retiring Reverend Recognized By Chester Council, Given Proclamation

After more than a decade of service in Chester Township and Borough, Reverend Margaret Otterburn is retiring from her role at the Church of the Messiah. Over the last 15 years, Otterburn's contributions to the surrounding community have extended beyond her congregation at the church.

Chester Teacher Returns Home From Prestigious Supreme Court Program

A history and social science teacher from West Morris Central High School traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to attend the prestigious Supreme Court Summer Institute, and she is now ready to share everything she learned with her classroom. Victoria Ade traveled to Washington to research recent Supreme Court decisions and learn new ways to teach about government, law, and the court's operations.

Brookside Parade Returns To Mendham For The 99th Year

The Brookside 4th of July Parade, also known as "the grandest little hometown parade in America," is a Mendham tradition that returns this year. Each year, the Brookside Parade Committee selects a theme to commemorate, and this year, in honor of its 99th anniversary, the parade will feature "Brookside - The Heart of New Jersey."

Mendham Takes New Steps To Become A Wildlife-Friendly Town

Mendham Township has joined the National Wildlife Federation and the NJ Audubon's Community Wildlife Habitat program, which is led by the Environmental Commission, in order to become more wildlife-friendly. Communities that participate in this program work to become healthier, greener, and more wildlife-friendly by creating wildlife habitats throughout the community and educating and engaging residents through events, educational workshops and hands-on service projects.

Morris County Is The Healthiest Community In New Jersey: U.S. News

Morris County is among the 25 healthiest communities in America, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The fifth annual report which was released Wednesday in collaboration with CVS Health highlights the health and wellness in 3,000 communities across the United States. Morris County was ranked 16th in the country and first in New Jersey in the new report.