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Chatham Author's Musical Creation Becomes Debut Novel
“Ballad of Dreams: A Novel with Music,” by Allyson Hernandez of Chatham Township, is celebrating its launch.

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“Ballad of Dreams: A Novel with Music,” by Allyson Hernandez of Chatham Township, is celebrating its launch.

Find out more about the special bond referendum vote on Jan. 25, at two in-person sessions on Jan. 6 and a virtual event on Jan. 12.
NJ's Department of Environmental Protection classified the bear as “aggressive,” which means when found, it would be trapped and euthanized.
No one was injured in the house fire late Tuesday night, the police department says.
Dr. Peter Turnamian said the district is exploring this COVID testing program, with the aim to keep in-person learning.
More than 60 employees with positive tests are behind the change in learning mode, says Superintendent Dr. Joseph Piccirillo.
Jessica DeCicco was elected Board of Education President, with Kelly DeMayo, Board Vice-President.
The township’s meeting on Tuesday was changed from in-person to virtual because of rising COVID case concerns.
A drive-thru food collection is happening on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022, on Jan. 17. Find out here how you can help.
A Winter Weather Advisory on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and noon may bring freezing rain, with potentially 1-3 inches of snow Thursday night.
A Winter Weather Advisory on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and noon may bring freezing rain, with potentially 1-3 inches of snow Thursday night.
A Winter Weather Advisory on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to noon may bring freezing rain, with potentially 1-3 inches of snow overnight Thursday.
A Winter Weather Advisory on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and noon may bring freezing rain, with potentially 1-3 inches of snow Thursday night.
A Winter Weather Advisory on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and noon may bring freezing rain, with potentially 1-3 inches of snow Thursday night.
Carolyn Dempsey and Jocelyn Mathiasen took their seats again on the Borough Council with Irene Treloar unanimously picked Council President.
Kenneth Short and Bill Roehrich took their seats again on the Township Committee, with Matt Murello chosen as Washington Township Mayor.
Game wardens from NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife are looking for the bear, which the dog approached as it was eating the woman's garbage.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office officially absorbed the county’s park police force on Jan. 1.
On the first day back after holiday break, 77 percent of students made it to school, with the district striving to keep in-person learning.
Find out how to help Washington Township Police Department reach their $1,000 goal to assist people devastated by Kentucky's tornadoes.