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Holiday Toy Drive For Needy Kids In Mendham And Chester
Mendham Township and the Chester Police Department are collecting toys for their annual holiday gift drive.

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Mendham Township and the Chester Police Department are collecting toys for their annual holiday gift drive.

The Long Valley Fire Company has received $28,000 in grants to purchase new protective gear and advanced cleaning equipment.
"People say it takes a village. It took a whole borough to put on the parade for all of us to enjoy," parade organizer, Marie Toto said.
Mayor Tim Dougherty spoke at a press conference about the community's reaction to increases in health insurance premiums.
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The grant will be used to provide the fire department with new protective gear and advanced cleaning equipment.
MacGregor Park has recently been updated with a brand new native grass and wildflower meadow mix that will benefit wildlife.
Western Avenue will be closed daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for the next three weeks, according to officials.
In collaboration with Chester Township, Mendham Township will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for local pet owners on Dec. 2.
After being delayed by rain this weekend, Santa is now expected to appear on the Morristown Green on Friday, Dec. 2.
Residents can put their pumpkins to good use now that pumpkin season is over by participating in Madison's Pumpkin Recycling Program.
The settlement's total amount of $159,003 was recently inserted into the township's 2022 municipal budget.
The two suspects, from Newark and Bloomfield, were wanted for aggravated battery and taken into police custody this month.
The winning ticket was purchased with Power Play, multiplying the prize to $500,000, officials said.
The township will discuss an ordinance that would slightly raise rates for Mendham West Water Pollution Control System customers.
The Morris County clerk certified vote totals in local elections this week, including in the Morris Plains Mayoral race.
This is the second reported burglary in Chatham Township in the last week, police said.
As more people shop online this week, the police department has issued advice on how to avoid package theft during the holiday season.
Carol Zoni, 70, of Chatham, was a sensitive and generous woman who thrived on the happiness of others, according to her obituary.
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