Tag: education
This Week in Chester History
In 1984, the Observer-Tribune announced Chester’s largest science fair would be held at 1 pm, Saturday March 3 at the Black River School on North Road. Students from kindergarten to eighth grade and even professionals from the Morris Museum of Arts and Sciences were expected to participate, culminating in more than 100 displayed projects.
This Week in Chester History…
In 1961, the West Morris Regional Board of Education voted to lease from a house across from the school from E.B. Berlinrut. The rent would be $225 per month. The planned use for the building was administrative offices and an office for the school psychologist.
This Week in Chester History…
In 1960, the Chester Board of Education resolved to oppose a state statute change that would send twice-defeated school budgets directly to the Commissioner of Education for approval, rather than to the local municipal government. According to the Observer-Tribune, the Board objected to removing of local school issues to the state level.
