Chatham Living NJ

January 2021

An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Chatham, New Jersey

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Put Your Hands Together for The Talent Show Rejects

Cover photo by Christine Loy Photography

PUBLISHER OPPORTUNITY!

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Dear Residents, Put your hands together for Chatham's own: The Talent Show Rejects! Meet Chatham High School seniors Jacob Mathews and Azi Richman who are taking the town by storm with their EP "Jack and Jill" on page 6.

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Publisher: Dana O’Neill Content Coordinator: Stacey McEvoy Designer: Tom Zielinski Contributing Photography: Christine Loy www.christineloyphotography.com christineloyphotography@gmail.com

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For well over 100 years the steep portion of Southern Boulevard between Fairmount and River Road has been known as Snake Hill or Crooked Hill. Prior to 1949 it truly deserved the name. Read the Chatham Township Historical Society's article about Snake Hill on page 9. The School District of the Chathams believes that students can learn to grow their own gifts by helping others and celebrating the small things in life each day. This month's SDOC Spotlight shares news about their focus on gratitude on page 15. Penelope Lagos is back with her second book Different is Beautiful!, a charming story that shares a message of love. Turn to page 10 to find out more--and shop local! Buy her book at Jabberwocky Inc. and The Purple Aardvark. Start the new year off with a woof or a meow by adopting a fur-ever friend from St. Hubert's. Meet the adorable felines and canines that will fill your house with love on page 14. Happy New Year! Stacey

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Chatham Emergency Squad 973-377-1131 Chatham Borough Police Department 973-635-8000 Chatham Township Police Department 973-377-0100 Chatham Borough Fire Department 973-635-9090 Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department 973-377-0100 Green Village Fire Department 973-377-7073 Chatham Borough Hall 973-635-0674 Chatham Township Municipal Building 973-635-4600 School District of the Chathams 973-457-2500 Library of the Chathams 973-635-0603 Senior Services Center of the Chathams 973-635-4565/4556 Board of Health (Madison Health Department) 973-593-3079 Chatham Borough Recreation Coordinator 973-635-7066 Chatham Township Recreation Coordinator 973-635-3201

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EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS

FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Jacqueline S. Reid DDS 390 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-9456 www.jacquelinesreiddds.com

To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Dana O’Neill at doneill@bestversionmedia.com or 262-297-3603. ACUPUNCTURE Morgan Reade, NJ Advanced Acupuncture Downtown Madison 6 Green Village Road, Madison, NJ 201-400-2261 www.njadvancedacupuncture.com

Morgan Reade L.Ac., M.S. Morgan is Board Certified through NCCAOM (National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine). As a practicing Acupuncture Physician he perfected his acupuncture skills on a broad spectrum of patients including sports injuries, autoimmune thyroid, digestive and infertility. He is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the art, science and practice of Oriental Medicine in an ethical manner, enhancing the health and well-being of the general public and his patients.

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Madison Memorial Home 159 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-2735 Doug Loikith, Mgr. NJ Lic. 4560 • madisonmemorialhome.com Since 1948 our mission has not changed - providing your family with the highest quality care and service, and taking responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing and recovery. We are committed to the trust and confidence of the community we serve, and to maintaining the reputation that the Madison Memorial Home has established for excellence and honesty.

KITCHEN & BATH RENOVATIONS Alan Archuleta, Archuleta Builders 973.986.6656 alan@archuletabuilders.com https://archuletabuilders.com/

CARPET & FLOORING Dianne Grossman The Carpet Girl 1 Cornell Pkwy, Springfield Township, NJ 973-218-1155 • dianne@thecarpetgirl.com www.thecarpetgirl.com

Whether we come to your home, meet in a convenient location for you, or you come to our Springfield, NJ showroom, we help you find high-quality flooring that fits your lifestyle at prices that fit your budget.

COMMUNITY WELLNESS Madison Area YMCA Family Center 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940 973-822-YMCA (9622) www.madisonareaymca.org marketing@madisonymca.org

Since 1998 our office has proudly provided high quality dentistry in Chatham and surrounding areas. Services include all aspects of modern dentistry as well implant restorations and prosthetics, cosmetic restorations. Dr. Reid is on staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital as director of the dental residency training program.

Whether you are a homeowner, architect or real estate investor, finding the right contractor is key to the quality and success of your home renovation project. With attention to detail and a stylized eye, Alan Archuleta has his name on every home renovation project his team undertakes.

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LEGAL REAL ESTATE Rosemary Stone-Dougherty, Esq. NJ & FL Bar Member 54 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-0300

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legal assistance for your real estate transactions. To Rosemary, the key to success is keeping The Madison Area YMCA is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to 973-635-0300 • 54 Main Chatham, NJ 07928 you informed and St., educated, while protecting you as you move forward strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social www.rsdlawfirm.org rsdlawfirm@aol.com through the legal•processes of buying, selling, or making improvements to responsibility. With quality programs that develop a healthy spirit, mind and body your home. at any age, we believe everyone, regardless of age, income or background, should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

EDUCATION Breakaway Prep Test Prep & College Admissions Rick Michalak, Owner 268 Green Village Rd, Suite 2, Downstairs, Chatham, NJ and 18 Bank St. Downstairs, Summit, NJ 07901 973-457-1150 • rickm@breakawayprep.com breakawayprep.com We are a collective of top-notch teachers and counselors who have all have spent more time than we should admit with SATs, ACTs, Subject tests, college essays, college lists: You name it, we’ve worked with it. We offer one of the most deeply resourced and experienced teams in the world of test prep and college admissions. 4 | Chatham Living

LEGAL: DIVORCE MEDIATION AND LITIGATION Phyllis S. Klein, Esq. and Stephanie Frangos Hagan, Esq. Donahue, Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC 44 Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ (973) 467-5556 pklein@dhkwlaw.com and shagan@dhkwlaw.com www.dhkwlaw.com Legal disputes involving marriage and children are among the most difficult situations a family can face. Phyllis Klein and Stephanie Hagan have been practicing family law for over 30 years. Their goal is to help clients through this challenging experience with compassion and understanding- advocating for favorable resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever possible, but always with total preparation to litigate successfully, if necessary.

REAL ESTATE Marianne Slamm, ABR, SRES Sales Associate Keller Williams Premier Properties marianneslamm@gmail.com www.Marianne-Slamm.kw.com M - 973-216-1912 Chatham has been my home for 25+ years. As your local agent, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d welcome the opportunity to help you, your family and friends fulfill their dreams of buying, selling or investing in real estate in Chatham and the nearby towns.

NURSING HOME Garden Terrace Nursing Home 361 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-0899 info@gardenterracenursinghome.com www.gardenterracenursinghome.com Garden Terrace has been family owned and operated for over five decades by the Flemming family. We are a private, thirty bed, skilled nursing facility that specializes in long term care for individuals with cognitive and/or physical limitations.

PHYSICAL THERAPY Matthew Riordan Professional Physical Therapy & Training 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 973-270-7417 matthew@professionalptandtraining.com Matthew Riordan holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University. He is the founder of Professional Physical Therapy & Training and has been conveniently located within the Madison and Summit Area YMCAs for more than 14 years. Matthew and his staff of Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy provide One-on-One specialized treatments to help people prevent as well as recover from musculoskeletal injuries and surgeries. He and his staff are also active members in the community.

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RESIDENT FEATURE

MEET THE TALENT SHOW REJECTS By Stacey McEvoy Photos by Christine Loy Photography and The Talent Show Rejects

t’s probably no surprise that Azi Richman and Jacob Mathews of the Chatham-based indie band The Talent Show Rejects have landed on the cover of Chatham Living magazine. This talented duo, seniors at Chatham High School, have been keeping themselves busy during Jacob Mathews and Azi Richman of The Talent Show Rejects the pandemic—they wrote and released their debut EP “Jack and Jill” during the to experiment with words and names and stuff of the sort. I summer, and recorded a music video for one of the four songs just came up with that name out of the ether and I guess it from the album. They just finished writing their first full album just stuck,” says Azi, whose most recent gig in Chatham was at which they are recording this month. Fishawack Festival 2019 where he played material from his Friends since 2012 when they met on the bus going to their solo catalog. Jewish summer day camp, the two guitar players knew they “When Azi came to me with the name, it caught me off guard wanted to collaborate, but they fell short of successful. “We at first,” says Jacob. “To be honest, I was a little skeptical, but it had a huge stylistic clash, but as time marched on, we learned grew on me and I think it captures the essence and style of our to embrace that and began incorporating it in the music we music well.” ended up making,” says Azi, who also fronts another band Azi and Jacob wrote “Jack & Jill” as a concept EP (half-length called Scarlet Magnum, an Alt-Rock Duo. album) about a couple's relationship that fell apart. “The “When we started The Talent Show Rejects in April of 2020, idea stemmed from the first song “The Ballad of Jack and the band was created as our outlet to express what we were Jill” which really laid out the framework for how the EP would feeling in this crazy time--whether it was loneliness, sadness or play,” says Jacob. “The innocent optimism of that song quickly optimism, we used the music and each other to lean on,” says shifts to a darker, more ominous tone as Jack and Jill realize Jacob, whose first solo concert was Relay for Life at Haas Field things aren’t meant to be. Songs like “Scars Always Show” and in 2018, which led to playing 16 more shows in Chatham. “Shellshocked” present this shift to the audience.” The origin of the excellent name of their band? “I always like “We recorded in the thick of quarantine while we were under stay at home orders,” says Azi, adding that his favorite song "Shellshocked" has a special place in his heart. “Not only because it sounds like a blend of Coldplay and Death Cab for Cutie, but it is also the fact that we all have been in relationships that ended because of us or because of our partners. We felt the need to talk about it because it’s something we all can relate to.”

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Putting the EP together was a very different process that neither of them was used to. “Not only because the entire project had been done on Zoom but also because we were both very involved in the creation of the music,” says Jacob. “This made the music more personal and

allowed us to be more invested in the work.” “The creative process has been a blast working with Jacob,” says Azi. “It removed the “radar clutter” of overthinking certain sections of a song. We fed off of each other in a very cool way. I would love for it to grow and develop in the future.” Both say that the pandemic changed the way they write and produce music. “It used to be the case where I had to go to Jacob's place and jam with him until we came up with a vague idea of a song that eventually went nowhere. There was just a lot of pressure to come up with something good on the spot, and that was unhealthy for both of us,” says Azi. “The pandemic offered us time to ourselves to come up with good ideas and then we could pop up on a Zoom call, exchange ideas and write something of quality that sounded amazing.” “Working on this project during

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quarantine changed the way I produce music. Ordinarily I’ll record a song with someone and then the next day mix/ master it alone, but with this unique opportunity and open schedules, Azi and I were both able to contribute to the mixing process which I believe has enhanced the songs and given them more character,” says Jacob. Making the music video at an abandoned overpass on Rt. 78 and at the abandoned bridge abutments in Chatham Borough for the song "Terrain" was a fun experience for both of them. “We recorded the whole thing on our phones because technology has advanced to the point where we don't need big, expensive camera gear to make a quality video,” says Azi, adding that he did all of the editing with Jacob assisting him in post-production. When Azi is not attending school, doing

stuff for The Talent Show Rejects or Scarlet Duo, he spends time with family and friends, works part-time at Staples in Madison and studies military aviation history and current events. When Jacob is not attending school or playing with the band, he works at his mom’s store Flip Consignment in New Providence and at the School of Rock in Chatham. He’s also involved in school clubs including the Chatham Performing Arts Club, Debate Club and GarageBand. Azi says the positive reception of “Jack and Jill” led the pair to begin working on the full album right after the release. “The reaction to “Jack and Jill” has been fantastic and we’re happy that our songs have resonated with others,” Jacob says. Check out The Talent Show Rejects EP “Jack and Jill” on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp and Soundcloud.

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10 QUESTIONS WITH. . . . JOHN PERKINS By Elizabeth Guckian

his month, our “10 Questions” feature is with Chatham resident John Perkins, who recently retired from his career in biotechnology and is currently working as a research fellow at Drew University. A trained Microbiologist/Molecular Biologist, John has over 35 years of experience working in the biotech industry, with a particular focus in the microbial production/fermentation of vitamins and antibiotics, as well as bio-based chemicals and biofuels. After obtaining his BS in Biology and PhD in Microbiology, John was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Harvard University, where he studied bacterial genetics. He then went on to work as a research scientist for a series of biotech startups in the Boston area, where he genetically engineered bacteria to produce antibiotics, vitamins, and fine chemicals. In 1998, he began working for Roche Vitamins, which was eventually purchased by Royal DSM, a Dutch nutrition, health, and sustainable living company, where he was a Group Leader/ Principal Scientist for several biotech groups around the world.

While John originally hails from East Aurora, NY, he has come to call many places home, thanks to his career. After having lived in the Boston area for 17 years, John and his family (his wife, Suzanne, and their daughter, Carrie) were relocated overseas for his job at DSM, first to Basel, Switzerland, then to Wassenaar, the Netherlands, before returning to the U.S. in 2010 and settling in Chatham. John was working out of DSM’s location in Parsippany, conducting biotech scouting, up until his retirement last September. Now, he is a Research Fellow at the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE) at Drew University, where he mentors students in Independent Research. John has also published 35 research articles and is listed as an inventor in seven patent families. What are the most challenging and rewarding parts of your job? (Re)learning to teach (in a laboratory setting) is the most challenging and rewarding part of my job at DREW/Rise. I hadn’t directed a research group or performed an experiment for 15 years, and haven’t taught a class since graduate school. So it is a lot to get up to speed! Any interesting stories from any of your jobs? Laboratory champagne toasts. There was a colleague of mine, at Hoffman La Roche in Basel, who would pop open a bottle of champagne every time he completed one of his experiments. He said it gave him good luck! He was a very successful scientist because the lab shelves in this lab were always lined with empty champagne bottles! Of course, now this is verboten due to safety regulations, but at the time it was fun to visit his lab, especially when he was finishing an experiment! What is currently at the top of your bucket list? Traveling out West to the several US National Parks (e.g. Yellowstone, Bryce). I traveled there with two of my brothers 8 | Chatham Living

when I was a teenager – it was stunning – so I would like to go again. What was your favorite part of living overseas? Meeting people from different European countries – they have quite different perspectives on life; also traveling to very exciting cities (e.g. London, Paris, Prague, Rome, Milan). What is the most interesting/favorite place you have visited? Prague (Czech Republic) during New Year’s – it was very cold, but beautiful, and Lucerne (Switzerland), where I took the Golden Triangle sightseeing tour to Mount Pilatus. A little bit scary but again very beautiful. Any favorite Chatham restaurants or stores? TM Ward (the smell of coffee and interesting items for sale), and the new French pastry shop, “Fleur de Sel”! What’s a perfect day in Chatham for you? Every day is perfect in Chatham! If you could have coffee with one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be? It would be two: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (Father of Microbiology) and Johannes Vermeer (Painter of Girl with a Pearl Earring). There is speculation that they were friends, at least acquaintances, but not proven (both were from Delft, born several days apart, and lived a few blocks from each other). I would love to learn if they were indeed friends, and to learn van Leeuwenhoek’s reaction to visualizing the first microorganisms (which he named, “diertjes,” or animalcules in English, meaning “small animal”). Finally, to find out from Vermeer who the girl is in the painting! If you were shipped to a deserted island for six months, what album, book, or movie would you bring? A complete set of Stephen King or H. G Wells novels! I love Science Fiction and Horror stories! Who was the biggest influence on your life and why? Professor Barry Batzing. I took his Microbiology course my sophomore year at Cortland State. At that time, I was uncertain if I should major in Biology or Chemistry. Learning about microorganisms, their genetics and physiology, was a perfect combination between Biology and Chemistry. I knew at that time I wanted to continue in this field as my life-long work.

CHATHAM'S SNAKE HILL

Contributed by Patricia Wells, Chatham Township Historical Society or well over 100 years the steep portion of Southern Boulevard between Fairmount and River Road has been known as Snake Hill or Crooked Hill. Prior to 1949 it truly deserved the name. In horse and wagon days, the road down the hill curved sharply to the right at the top, then sharply to the left half-way down forming an S-curve that made the roadway a little less steep. You can still see the fieldstone retaining wall Chatham's Snake Hill in 1955 that followed the upper curve (Courtesy of Chatham Township Historical Society) directly across from the Red Brick Schoolhouse. Although the switchback curves made it easier for horses, mud or ice could still make it hazardous. A story in the March 2, 1912, Chatham Press recorded this accident: “When the wagon slid sideways the horse was annoyed, and bolted, then stumbled and went down while the wagon upset. Horace Guerin was catapulted from the driver’s seat over the dashboard to a perch upon the prostrate horse’s head, where he was able to hold the animal down until he could be properly released from the wagon.” Children found great joy on the hill when it was snowy. They would take their sleds to school at the Red Brick Schoolhouse and at lunch time the teachers would stand at the bottom and top of the hill to stop any wagons or motor cars while the children flew down the curvy hill. In the 1940s, local commuters who used the hill on their way to Bell Labs in New Providence implored the Township to regrade and straighten the road. In 1949, the town turned the road over to the county and the county straightened it and lowered the roadbed at the top of the hill. Even these improvements couldn’t prevent all accidents. In April 1962, a young driver failed to make the turn onto River Road and struck the fire hydrant at the bottom of the hill. The water surged out of the severed main for nearly 2 hours before it could be turned off. The subsurface of the roadbed was washed out, collapsing 50 feet of road. The repairs cost about $6,000 and the driver was fine $25 by a very lenient judge. An even more spectacular accident occurred in May 1963 when a garbage truck experienced a broken drive shaft while climbing the hill. Fearful of causing an accident as he rolled backwards downhill, the driver turned the truck toward the embankment. Unfortunately, the truck turned over, then caught fire. The driver escaped uninjured.

Map of Chatham's Snake Hill in 1887 (Courtesy of Chatham Township Historical Society)

For decades teenagers learning to drive dreaded Snake Hill as they struggled to master the clutch. Now that most cars have automatic transmissions, the hill is no longer the challenge it was in the “old days.” Now the people who are challenged the most are bicyclists. The smart ones plan a different route! January 2021 | 9

PENELOPE LAGOS RELEASES SECOND BOOK: DIFFERENT IS BEAUTIFUL!

By Chatham Living enelope Lagos is back with her second book Different is Beautiful!, a charming story that shares a message of love about being different. The sweet, furry and feathery friends featured in the book are gearing up for Paws 'n Claws Adoption Day at the shelter. Considered "special needs" pets, the animals have conditions such as diabetes, deafness, blindness and missing limbs--but a smart dog named Cassius tells them they are all capable of being loved--to put on a brave and happy face to get ready to be adopted! Penelope closes the book with "Tips for Learning Not to Judge Others." In 2017, Penelope released I Miss My Best Friend, a story about grieving the loss of a pet. Support our local businesses! Buy Different is Beautiful! at Jabberwocky Inc. and Purple Aardvark on Main Street in Chatham. Jabberwocky Inc. is offering curbside pickup, and Purple Aardvark is selling it online at www.thepurpleaardvark.com. It's also available on Amazon.

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IMAGINE A COMMUNITY WITHOUT FRANTIC FAMILIES book, The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family.

By Patrick Lencioni, founder and president, The Table Group

arents are the CEOs of their families, and families are more important than companies. Yes, I am confident that both of those statements are true. And so, it stands to reason that parents should go about planning and organizing their home life with at least as much strategic clarity as a CEO runs his or her business. Unfortunately, most of them don’t. I certainly didn’t. And the cost of this is greater than we know, for our families, our children, our marriages, and even our communities. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. Imagine you, your family, and your community, being calmer, more intentional and more peaceful. Imagine not having to worry about whether your son makes the travel squad of the underwater lacrosse team, or whether your daughter takes advanced placement astrophysics during her junior year of high school, or whether you should have bought that lake house while interest rates were low like your neighbors did. Theodore Roosevelt once said that “comparison is the thief of joy,” and it is so easy for parents and families to lose their joy when they are tempted to compare their lives to the people next door, down the street or in the next pew over at church. The key to avoiding this is to get clear—really clear—about who you are and what matters most to you, and then making decisions with confidence, knowing that you’re living true to yourselves regardless of what others are doing. That is the purpose of my

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I discovered the model for the book years ago. By day I was, and still am, a consultant to CEOs. By night I’m a husband and father. One evening I came home, and innocuously said to Laura, my wife: “If my clients ran their companies the way we run this family, they’d go out of business.” Feeling like I was criticizing her, Laura objected, and I reminded her that it was as much my fault as hers. In fact, I was more at fault because I spent my days helping others create clarity and strategy, and I did virtually nothing in that area at home. So I adapted the work I did for corporations for families and came up with The Three Big Questions. What this entails is actually simple. In just an hour over dinner, parents can have a discussion that provides a basic but critical level of family clarity. By asking and discussing a few key questions, they can identify the values that guide the behavior of the family, the basic principles that create the strategy for the family, and the single greatest priority for the family over the next few months. By carving out just 15 minutes each week, they can review those things and make whatever decisions and adjustments are necessary to keep things smooth and on track. The book provides real-life examples from different kinds of families, from those with young kids to empty-nesters. It’s a fictional story about a husband and wife who discover the model, but the most important thing about the book is this: it really works. Additional Assets: www.tablegroup.com/download/franticfamily-model/ Patrick Lencioni was named in Fortune magazine as one of the “ten new gurus you should know.” His passion for organizations and teams is reflected in his writing, speaking and executive consulting. He is the author of eleven best-selling books.

LATEST CHATHAM HOME SALES STATS FROM THE SPELKER REAL ESTATE TEAM TOWN CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO CHATHAM BORO

ADDRESS 45 WASHINGTON AVE 15 WOODLAND RD 9 VAN DOREN AVE 80 WASHINGTON AVE 14 EDGEWOOD RD 33 PARROTT MILL RD 5 DUNBAR ST AKA 3 MARTIN 36 INWOOD RD 23 INWOOD CIR 41 WASHINGTON AVE 21 CHATHAM ST 14 CLARK ST 26 LUM AVE 8 ORCHARD

LIST PRICE $629,000 $699,000 $749,000 $789,000 $800,000 $899,000 $899,000 $925,000 $1,175,000 $1,199,000 $1,199,000 $1,499,000 $1,579,000 $1,595,000

SALES PRICE $600,000 $725,000 $750,000 $811,000 $762,000 $899,000 $874,000 $835,000 $1,150,000 $1,179,000 $1,199,000 $1,515,000 $1,545,000 $1,600,000

DAYS ON MARKET 42 12 12 7 22 61 50 52 18 28 37 218 70 134

TOWN CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP. CHATHAM TWP.

ADDRESS 19 JOANNA WAY 120 SOUTHERN BLVD 109 SUNSET DR 61 DALE DR 50 INWOOD RD 5 JODI LN 26 MEYERSVILLE RD 13 OAK HILL RD 47 ROLLING HILL DR 31 LENAPE TRL 8 COUNTRY CLUB DR

LIST PRICE $1,270,000 $1,279,000 $1,349,000 $1,380,000 $1,400,000 $1,495,000 $1,595,000 $1,595,000 $1,795,000 $2,150,000 $2,375,000

SALES PRICE $1,240,000 $1,285,750 $1,340,000 $1,380,000 $1,421,725 $1,450,000 $1,500,000 $1,450,000 $1,725,000 $2,100,000 $2,365,000

DAYS ON MARKET 15 9 49 14 0 97 119 68 66 31 40

Market Data as per Garden State Multiple Listing Service Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. The data does not represent the listings of any one agent or agency but represents the activity of the entire real estate community in the area. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in the magazine is separate from the statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.

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ADOPT-A-PET

St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, located at 575 Woodland Avenue, provides services that support the human-animal bond and seeks to foster an environment in which people respect all living creatures. Learn how you can volunteer, foster, donate and adopt at sthuberts.org.

Contributed by St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center Photos by St. Hubert’s

Looking for the purrfect partner while working from home? Look no further than this fluff! Mr. Sneaks will spend almost every waking moment curled up next to you while you work, watch movies, relax, or do just about anything. He’s super easygoing, and will likely do wonderfully in a home with a kitty companion once he adjusts (as long as they respect his personal space!). To adopt Mr. Sneaks, make an appointment at sthuberts.org/ adoption-appointments. Taylor is a young kitten who adores other cats, and loves to play and run around the free roaming room at St. Hubert’s. He can be a little nervous with people at first, but once he gets to know you, he truly comes out of his shell. You can make an appointment to meet Taylor at sthuberts.org/adoption-appointments.

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Blackjack is looking for a new family who can take him out on long walks and hikes, and spend a good amount of time with him. This 4-year-old doggie could benefit from a training course so he can learn some manners and put his brain to use! This highly energetic guy should go home with adults only, as he can be a bit mouthy during play, and should be the only pet in the home. To meet Blackjack, make an appointment at sthuberts. org/adoption-appointments.

Bojangles is a sweet girl with a sweet mustache! She loves open windows, scratching posts, cat towers and sleeping on wool. She is pretty independent, but also likes other cats. She likes to run around and play with cat toys when she isn't eating or sleeping in the sun or shade, depending on her mood. Bojangles is shy at first, but will warm up with a little time and patience (and perhaps some treats!). If you want to learn more about Bojangles, please contact her foster family at liz.scherder@gmail.com.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CHATHAMS SPOTLIGHT: SDOC FOCUSES ON GRATITUDE

Contributed by the School District of the Chathams ith all of the challenges facing the community, The School District of the Chathams has focused on giving back, being kind and continuing to stay positive. Chatham High School organized a Chalk Walk to encourage the community to chalk their driveways and enter photos to create a virtual gallery with the goal of supporting local businesses by purchasing gift cards to award prizes

to the winners. During the Week of Respect, Chatham High School created a tree with “gratitude leaves” encouraging students to reflect on things they are grateful for in their lives. Students at CHS who completed a mental health and wellness survey received a “Be Kind” face mask from the Chatham Education Association to reinforce the message of kindness beyond the week of respect. Chatham Middle School raised money for the Chatham Helping Hands project to provide sustainable lunches to those in need. Lafayette Avenue School 4th and 5th graders collected coffee cards for distribution to first responders, while younger grades wrote gratitude notes to teachers and staff members across the District to show their appreciation for all of their extra efforts this year. Students at Southern Boulevard School celebrated Hope Week by collecting blankets for St. Hubert's, winter wear for

Jersey Battered Women’s Services and new toys for Toys for Tots. The School District of the Chathams continues to believe that students can only learn to grow their own gifts within, by helping others and celebrating the small things in life each day.

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