Tag: Chester Township Board of Education
This Week in Chester History…
The Observer-Tribune reported in 1961 that the children of the Chester Elementary School would be allowed to suggest names for the current school, as well as a proposed new school. The elementary school was located in the Borough, but run by the Township Board of Education. However, the Board also included residents from the Borough under an agreement between the two municipalities.
This Week in Chester History…
In 1958, the Chester Township Board of Education hired Donald Mills as the new Williamson School principal at an annual salary of $8,000. Source: The Mendham-Chester Tribune. By 1960, Mills was Superintendent. You can see a photo of Mills in our online exhibit “Back to School for Chesterites,” here.
