Tag: Mendham Borough
This Week in Chester History
On May 11, 1996, Chester resident Lois “Tommie” Barker of the Grand Rapids Chicks marched in a parade celebrating the dedication of the a baseball field to Abner Doubleday in Mendham Borough. Art Shamsky and Ed Kranepool of the 1969 World Series Championship New York Mets were also present as guests of honor.
Source: Observer-Tribune
This Week in Chester History…
In 1955, nearly 150 people attended the public hearing on a proposed regional high school to serve Chester, Mendham Borough, Mount Arlington Borough, Mount Olive Township, and Washington Township. Held in Chester Township Hall, the meeting was a cooperative effort of the Board of Education and the Chester Community Civic Association. Source: Mendham-Chester Tribune.
This Week in Chester History…
In 1956, area voters created New Jersey’s largest regional school district comprising Chester, Mendham Borough and Township, Mount Olive, and Washington Township. The vote was 1858 in favor and 287 not. Source: The Mendham-Chester Tribune.
This Week in Chester History…
In 1955, nearly 150 citizens showed for a public hearing on the proposed regional high school to serve Chester, Mendham Borough, Mt. Arlington Borough, Mt. Olive Township, and Washington Township. Brochures which summarized a 33-page report on the project were available to attendees. Source: The Mendham-Chester Tribune.
