An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Chatham, New Jersey March 2018
Bringing People Together for Good Work and Good Fun: The Lonergan Family
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Dear Residents, March brings us the start of spring, St Patrick’s Day and, of course, March Madness!
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Time for the Villanova flags to fly. I hesitate to estimate how many Villanova grads we have here in Chatham! Has to be 3 to 1, maybe 5 to 1? It’s more than any other college would be my guess. Great school! And I don’t think anyone in town knows more about St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness or Villanova than the Lonergan family who graciously appear as our cover family this month. I’ve had the good fortune to know Jim, Mary and the squad for quite some time and better people do not exist. Always there for others and know how to have a great time too! I hope you have been loving the Historical Societies articles as much as I have...they are really fascinating. Please take a moment to visit their websites: http://chathamnjhistoricalsociety.org/ and http://www. chathamtownshiphistoricalsociety.org/ to read more, learn about their events and how to join. Also, on page 19, read about the “Tour Chatham Township” app made possible by Anthony Tesoriero, a Chatham High School senior, who spent 500+ hours and 20 months putting it together for his Eagle Scout project! Incredible! Be sure to download this driving tour of the township’s historical markers! Be sure to check out the article on page 18 about Tri-Town 55+. They are a nonprofit organization that seeks to address the quality of life needs for older adults in the communities of Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and Madison Borough. Their first initiative was to implement an on-demand transportation service and they’ve recently launched a pilot program called GoGoGrandparent “Rides for Seniors.” We have great Expert Contributor articles from Brian McGeough of Chatham Wealth Management and Dr. Barbara Fodero of Chatham Orthodontics. They provide lots of great insights. Check them out on pages 10 and 16, respectively. In closing, an Irish Toast: To all the days here and after, may they be filled with fond memories, happiness and laughter!
‘Til next month,
John White, Publisher
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ORTHODONTICS Dr. Barbara Fodero, DDS, MS Chatham Orthodontics 33 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-701-2200 www.chathambraces.com
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SCHWARTZ FARM, THE LAST DAIRY IN CHATHAM TOWNSHIP Contributed by Chatham Township Historical Society
The third and fourth generations of George Schwartzes stand next to the Schwartz Dairy Farm truck outside the creamery. (Courtesy of Chatham Township Historical Society)
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eorge J. Schwartz and his family came to Chatham Township in about 1890 and purchased 50 acres of land on the south side of Southern Boulevard. George cleared the arable land and grew corn, strawberries and five acres of asparagus. There was a large established apple orchard on the Long Hill side of the property that helped support the family while they developed the farm. In an oral history recorded for the Chatham Township Historical Society, George’s grandson, George, recalled that his grandfather developed his own strains of corn and strawberries, which were renowned among area residents. He remembered as a boy picking and bundling asparagus for hours. The vegetables were sold from a wagon throughout Chatham and Summit, as well as the Summit Suburban Hotel and the Fairview House in Chatham Borough. When Grandfather George died in 1925, his son, George, took over the operation. He continued vegetable farming until 1938 when his sons, George and Donald, decided to establish a dairy farm on the site, believing it would be more profitable. They built a dairy barn and a creamery for processing milk and milk products. They started out with 50 cows that had to be milked by hand morning and night. Grandson George’s daughter Ann complained in a newspaper article that even Santa had to wait for the cows to be milked on Christmas Day. At first it was just a family business, but later they hired several local men as well. The dairy produced raw milk, homogenized milk, skim milk, and heavy cream. They ran eight retail routes through nearby towns, and the business was successful. While the dairy was the main business, the farm still grew eight acres of corn. Peppermill Road now runs through what was once the middle of the cornfield. The Schwartz families raised some black angus for their own meat as well, and chickens for eggs. The children of grandson George remembered selling eggs to neighbors for 50¢ a dozen for pocket money.
In the 1960s the dairy business was changing. Milk became cheaper to buy in stores and land was in demand. In 1969, the brothers sold the business to Welsh Farms in Long Valley, and sold the land to Caplan for a housing development, which is today called Wickham Woods. The Schwartz brothers’ dairy was the last dairy of many that had operated in the Township. Visit the Red Brick Schoolhouse Museum to see arrowheads and stone tools that were used by the Lenape Indians who camped on the Schwartz land before colonists arrived in the area. The museum houses many historical artifacts, documents, and photographs. It is open the first Sunday of every month from 2-4 PM located at 24 Southern Boulevard. Chathamtownshiphistoricalsociety.org
The fourth generation George Schwartz rides with his grandfather, George, while cutting hay that will provide winter feed for the cows on the Schwartz Dairy Farm. (Courtesy of Chatham Township Historical Society)
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RESIDENT FEATURE
MEET THE LONERGAN FAMILY By Stacey McEvoy | Photos by Oijoy Photography and courtesy of the Lonergan family
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hatham is a town synonymous with community service. And when you think of a family involved in community service and pulling people together, chances are the Lonergan family is high on the list. There’s lots of ways you might know them—either because Jim, served as a Borough Council member for the previous nine years or Mary as a volunteer in the community and school district, or it could be through their five children, Meghan, Tim, Sean, Ryan and Matt. Mary and Jim graduated from Villanova University in 1986 and 1985, respectively. They didn’t meet until March of 1987 at the Big East Tournament. It was the following November when Mary and Jim hosted their first of many annual “Nova” Homecoming tailgate parties that Jim hired a pilot to fly a plane pulling a banner above the tailgate of 125+ and the entire Nova community that popped the question, "Mary Keenan Will You Marry Me?" On November 19, the couple will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. This month also marks one of a number of milestones for the Lonergans. It’s the 20th year of their annual St. Patrick's Day party at their home where Jim cooks 15-25 corned beef and potatoes, when at its peak had a 200+ guest. It will be the 18th year of 6 | Chatham Living
the Annual Football Turkey Bowl that Jim holds on Thanksgiving morning for the youth of Chatham (the dads had given up playing a few years back). It will be the 10th year that Jim has volunteered with his kids to sell Christmas trees for the Chatham Jaycees. For Mary, she has shared her musical talents with the school district as the piano accompanist for many winter and spring concerts for 20 years, initially at Milton Avenue School, and the last 19 years at Washington Avenue School. It will be the 10th year that the Lonergans open up their Belmar beach house for the annual youth retreat for Corpus Christi church, where they are parishioners. Steeped in the Augustinian tradition of service to others, instilled through their years at Villanova, Mary and Jim ran the Villanova Manhattan Club for 10 years when they lived in NYC and then NJ when they moved to Chatham in November of 1994 with their daughter, Meghan, now 24, and their dog, and began their involvement in the Chatham community. During the next nine years, they also expanded their family to include four sons. During Jim’s 9-year council term, he served as the chair of the Finance Committee and was the liaison to Chatham’s Joint Recreation and numerous other committees. He’s coached more than 100 youth teams across every sport and sat on many
Chatham Youth sports boards. He was a cofounding trustee in starting up the successful Chatham Athletic Foundation, which led to turf installations at Lum and Shunpike fields. Jim served on the borough’s Cares & Shares Committee before it became Chatham Bridging the Gap (CBTG), a 501©3, which Mary founded. CBTG (www. chathambridgingthegap.org) helps Chatham families who might need temporary help to get back on their feet. Mary is the co-founder of Awakening with Jamie Mclaughlin, another Chatham resident. Awakening is an online place that brings people together to get closer to God. She also plays the piano at the Corpus Christi Advent Breakfast and is a substitute teacher for the parish’s CCD program. Mary currently works for YouGiveGoods where she organizes drives to collect new goods for communities in need both near and far. During the 24 years she has lived in Chatham, Mary organized a number of community events to bring people together for various causes including Beanie Babies for Peace, a drive that collected 10,000 Beanie Babies to send to children overseas in war-torn countries as a peace gesture and to local kids of military families and Support Our Troops Rally, a drive that collected personal care items. She also facilitated Habitat for Humanity Home in a Box where the first house was built in the Chatham Middle School parking lot and then sent to a family left homeless by Hurricane Rita in 2005. In 2007, Mary co-founded Back2Tap with three other Chatham moms, Ellen Blazoski, Lydia Chambers and Ann Whitman, to raise awareness of the problem with disposable plastic and the need to take care of the local watershed as well as encourage the use of reusable stainless steel bottes in the community. Last spring, Jim and Mary were part of a committee that
organized the first Opioid Awareness event in Chatham where more than 100 people attended. Meghan is currently in graduate school at Rutgers University studying for her doctorate in physical therapy. Her undergraduate degree is from her parents’ alma mater. Also following in her parents’ footsteps with community service, Meghan participated in LEVEL, a student-run organization at Villanova that focuses on “leveling the playing field” between students of all abilities and disabilities through education and teamwork. Additionally, she advocated and fundraised for better support for individuals with disabilities on campus. Meghan was also a mentor and tutor for kids in various elementary schools in Philadelphia. She has participated in and fundraised for Special Olympics at both Villanova and Rutgers. Tim, 22, who is in his final year at Villanova University, started the intramural basketball program at Chatham High School, the first
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RESIDENT FEATURE intramural program and largest club program ever at the school. He was a Corpus Christi God Squad leader and led the Chatham High School vs. Mendham High School food drive to support The Salvation Army. Sean, 19, is a second -year student at Villanova University. Like his brother, he was a leader in Corpus Christi’s God Squad. As part of their commitment to Nova’s Day of Service, Jim, Mary, Meghan, Tim and Sean have volunteered at the Community Soup Kitchen in Morristown for the past three years in September. Ryan, 17, is a junior at Chatham High School. His parish involvement includes being a Corpus Christi Confirmation Retreat Leader, a participant in the West Virginia Service Trip and a leader in the North Carolina Service Trip this year. Matt, 14, who is a Chatham Middle School 8th grader always helps with family events and is a dog and cat watcher in the community. His plans include joining the service program at Corpus Christi next year. “Hey, every one of us is given unique gifts and skills,” says Jim. “Can you imagine if each of us shared just one of those gifts with others, what a great world we would be living in?” Feeling a sense of community, connecting people, lending a hand. That’s what Chatham is about. The Lonergans are just doing their part. One thing is for certain—the family is deeply rooted in the idea of bringing people together for both good work and especially during the month of March, good fun! � We would like to thank Salerno Duane Inc. in Summit for bringing you this month’s cover story.
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A MILLIONAIRE INVESTS IN CHATHAM By Jackie Pindak, Chatham Historical Society
c.1874 architectural sketch of Martin’s Villa that had been located at 228 Fairmount Avenue
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fter the Civil War, people began venturing farther from their city homes. Trains were a convenient way to travel. Vacationers from New York and Newark came to Chatham to enjoy a myriad of activities while breathing in the salubrious mountain air. Wealthier visitors saw real estate potential. George Martin was one such visitor. Born in 1820 in New York, George Martin grew up poor. Without much schooling, he began working as a tea packer on the Brooklyn docks as a teenager. Mr. Martin went on to make a fortune as a wholesale grocer on Cortland Street in downtown New York. When he retired in 1860 at the age of 40, he was worth several millions. George lived in New York City but spent summers in Chatham. In 1867, he went on a spending spree in Chatham purchasing 150 acres of land at the top of Long Hill, the Fairview Hotel on Main Street (site of the Library of The Chathams) and various other properties around town. Mr. Martin considered his 150acre Fairmount property prime real estate with unparalleled views in every direction, so it was only fitting that he changed the name of the road from Long Hill to Fair Mount. He also named the other undeveloped streets in the
c.1880 The only known photograph of Martin's Villa. Nestled high on the hill, the mansion had views of the Passaic River, Watchung Mountains and the electric glow of NYC.
neighborhood. Greenwood was named after his wife’s family and Fairview for his favorite Main Street hotel. Mr. Martin was ahead of his time speculating in real estate. He had his land surveyed and plotted 250 lots anticipating that imposing homes would be built. His deed restrictions stated that the cost of a home built on his land could not be less than $8,000. In 1868, that was a sizable amount of money to erect a house. At the time, the average Chatham homes were built for under $1,000 while larger homes reached as high as $4,000. Because of the restriction, it took almost 80 years to sell all the lots. His forward thinking, however, helped to create an avenue of grand homes along Fairmount Avenue and eventually the development of Greenwood and Fairview avenues. In 1874, Mr. Martin began construction of his own summer home at the very top of Fairmount Avenue. The architect was Hugh Lamb. Many of his designs are on the National Register, including his best-known design, Theodore Roosevelt’s Long Island country home, Sagamore Hill.
Newspaper advertisement in 1925 boasting Fairmount Avenue is the “5th Avenue of Chatham”
The villa was lost to a spectacular fire in April 13, 1904, thirteen years after Mr. Martin’s death. Mystery surrounds the fire. No cause was determined but it was speculated that the location of the house at the highest point in Chatham caused low water pressure and hampered firefighters’ abilities to extinguish the blaze. All that remains today of the impressive mansion is a large glacial erratic on the front lawn of 228 Fairmount Avenue. George Martin lived the American Dream. From dock worker to successful business man and real estate developer, he changed his life through hard work and determination. His contributions to Chatham reshaped the face of the town. The next time you drive up Fairmount Avenue try to imagine what it might have looked like without George Martin’s vision.
Mr. Martin was showy and the style of architecture of Martin’s Villa reflected this. It was an elaborate mix of Second Empire and Italianate - extremely ornate and very modern for the time. Besides the size of the mansion, the most notable aspect of the design was a square tower. No doubt the tower was used to enjoy the remarkable views. Inside, the house was adorned with his collection of furniture, paintings, silver and china. The Martin Villa was surrounded by a solid wood fence. The posts were chestnut and the rest was pine painted in two colors to match the mansion. The cost of the three-story mansion was about $16,500. All of the outbuildings – ice house, stables, hen houses and barns were extra. The mansion had its own water supply that held more than 12,000 gallons of water. It was expensive to pipe the water to the house. Mr. Martin would ask his guests, “Champagne or water? They cost me about the same.” March 2018 | 9
EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU OWN? THE IMPORTANCE OF REBALANCING A PORTFOLIO Contributed by Brian McGeough, Chatham Wealth Management
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he stock market has just completed a stellar year with the S&P 500 gaining close to 20% and we are coming out of the gates fast in 2018 with the S&P 500 index up over 4%. These are phenomenal returns and your personal portfolios are probably reflecting this strong market. The information technology sector has been a huge driver of performance of the market in recent years. We all hear about the FANG stocks (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google) every time we turn to a financial news channel. At the end of 2015, the information technology sector comprised about 21% of the S&P 500 market cap. At the end of September 2016, that weighting had increased to close to 24% through appreciation and any technology companies that may have been added to the index. As the market rises and a specific sector accounts for an outsized percentage of those gains, it is a wise idea to check your portfolios to make sure you are not too overweight in a certain sector. Your 401K, IRA, individual accounts, mutual fund holdings and accounts you may have with an investment manager need to be balanced. For example, one of the most popular ETFs for the S&P 500 index is the SPDR 500 Index Trust, ticker symbol SPY. The SPY roughly shadows the performance of the S&P 500 index. The S&P 500 is a market weighted index meaning that stocks that have performed very well make up a larger and larger portion of the index. Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and
Microsoft now make up about 13.5% of the market cap. One of the problems with this type of methodology means you are always buying more of the stocks that have performed well and less of the weaker performing companies. You really have to pay attention as this is akin to buying high and selling low. Also, looking at three very popular and highly rated mutual funds, the information technology sector accounts for between 28% to 43% of assets. Furthermore, if you look at the six stocks I mentioned earlier, they account for about 25% of the assets of those mutual funds on average. The returns in the S&P 500 and these funds have been fantastic. But as we enter in to a new year, it is recommended to go through all of your portfolios and make sure that you are aware of what sectors you are exposed to as a whole. Owning several different mutual funds with a big overlapping of the same stocks should be avoided. One other important point is to keep an eye on your bond weightings. If you have a risk tolerance that results in a portfolio of 60% equities and 40% bonds, you may find that those weightings are out of balance as the equity market has risen roughly 35% over the last two years. If you have not re-balanced your portfolio, you could have more equity exposure than you are comfortable with. Contact Chatham Wealth Management for a complimentary review of your investment portfolio and after our review you will know what you own.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS For a complete listing of CHS sports schedules www.chatham-nj.org Wed., March 7 INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE @Library of The Chathams Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) continues on Wednesdays through April 11 from 10 am to 2 pm. Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. Please bring all your financial records from 2017, copies of your 2016 Federal and State tax returns, photo ID, and all printed and blank forms from the Internal Revenue Service. www.chathamlibrary.org
March permission on a form. Donors older than 76 need a doctor's prescription. Donors should eat food before donating and drink more water than usual a couple of days in advance. Time: 8:30am-2:30pm www.chathamemergencysquad.org
www.chathamlibrary.org Sat., March 10 - Tues., March 13 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE @Library of The Chathams Thousands of books! All genres! Proceeds benefit Library of The Chathams. Sat., March 10: 9:30am to 4pm (early entry 7:30 – 9:30 am, $25) Bag Sale opening early this year! Sun., March 11:10am-4pm; Mon., March 12 & Tues., March 13: During regular library hours
Wed., March 7 CHILDREN AND ANXIETY SEMINAR
Sun., March 11
@Madison Area YMCA, 111 Kings Rd.
DISCOVERY OF A MASTERPIECE
In schools today, bullying, peer socialization and social media all amplify anxiety in children. It is important for parents to recognize warning signs and be able to talk to their children about common stressors. In this seminar, we will discuss anxiety, including social media and its effect on school-age children. Q&A session addressing parents’ specific concerns included. RSVP required.
@ Chatham Township Municipal Building, 58 Meyersville Road
Time: 7pm
Cost: free
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Mallory Mortillaro, curator of the Dodge Municipal Building Art Collection, Madison, will talk about the discovery of a Rodin sculpture in the building in 2017. Presented by the Chatham Township Historical Society and the Chatham Borough Historical Society. Time: 2pm
www.madisonareaymca.org Sat., March 11 Thurs., March 8 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING @Township Municipal Building www.chathamtownship-nj.gov Fri., March 9 CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamborough.org Fri., March 9 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP RECYCLING PICKUP
from 10 am to 2 pm. Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. Please bring all your financial records from 2017, copies of your 2016 Federal and State tax returns, photo ID, and all printed and blank forms from the Internal Revenue Service.
LEGO MINDSTORMS MINI CAMP @Madison Area YMCA, 111 Kings Rd. Students will spend two hours learning LEGO® Mindstorms basics in this fun mini camp. Students will work in small groups to create basic robots and program them too! Ages 8-12. Registration required. Time: 12pm-2pm Cost: $45 per child www.madisonareaymca.org Mon., March 12 CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @Chatham Borough Hall
Fri., March 16 CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamborough.org Fri., March 16 ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP @Library of The Chathams Are you a bit rusty with your Italian language skills? Luciana Santoriello and Carmen Del Guercio-Evans moderate this Italian discussion group. Time: 1pm www.chathamlibrary.org Wed., March 21 GEN Y NETWORKING GROUP @Library of The Chathams All are welcome to attend this forum dedicated to Generation Y young adults interested in job search, networking and career development. Time: 7pm www.chathamlibrary.org Wed., March 21 INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE @Library of The Chathams Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) continues on Wednesdays through April 11 from 10 am to 2 pm. Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. Please bring all your financial records from 2017, copies of your 2016 Federal and State tax returns, photo ID, and all printed and blank forms from the Internal Revenue Service. www.chathamlibrary.org
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Thurs., March 22 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
Sat., March 10 CHATHAM EMERGENCY SQUAD BLOOD DRIVE
Wed., March 14
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INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) continues on Wednesdays through April 11
@Township Municipal Building
Fri., March 23 CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamborough.org
Fri., March 23 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamtownship-nj.gov Sat., March 24 BUNNY BONANZA EGG HUNT @Madison Area YMCA, 111 Kings Rd. Hop on over to the Madison Area YMCA’s soccer field for an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny. Remember to bring your baskets and cameras. All-ages egg hunt begins at 12:15pm. Time: 12pm
Tues., March 27 (rescheduled from January 8) TAXATION UNIVERSITY WORKSHOP: HOW TO START A SMALL BUSINESS IN NEW JERSEY
Wed., March 28
@Library of The Chathams
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) continues on Wednesdays through April 11 from 10 am to 2 pm. Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. Please bring all your financial records from 2017, copies of your 2016 Federal and State tax returns, photo ID, and all printed and blank forms from the Internal Revenue Service.
Provided by the NJ State Library and Taxation University, the training and outreach unit of the NJ Division of Taxation, this workshop will teach different business structures, how to register a small business, legal entity registration, and how to report your New Jersey business income. Registration is limited to 30 people. Time: 1 - 2:45 pm www.chathamlibrary.org
INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE @Library of The Chathams
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Wed., March 28 BOOK GROUP: LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE
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The library book group will discuss Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. You may reserve a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
Time: 7:30pm
Join us in our third annual celebration of Women’s History Month to meet and hear the stories of notable women who work, live and serve in New Jersey. For more detailed information for this year’s event, please go to the library’s website.
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Time: 7pm
Mon., March 26 CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @Chatham Borough Hall
www.chathamlibrary.org Tues., March 27 ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP
Time: 1pm www.chathamlibrary.org Fri., March 30 CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamborough.org
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CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOUSE HISTORY PROGRAM: 91 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE By Helen Ann Rosenfeld, president of Chatham Historical Society
of the home for a suburban lot were all uniquely American twists. For 107 years there were only three owners of the house: the Browers, the Hunts and the Keislers. In 1900, the second owner, William Hunt renovated the house. The home now with a new kitchen and bathroom, modernized plumbing, electricity and a fresh coat of paint was ready for the 20th century. Then in 1929, the Keislers, undertook a major renovation of the house including the removal of the copula and the front and side verandas. Fortunately, the rest of the home is remarkably true to its original design. Meticulously maintained through the decades, owners have taken great care and pride in preserving this wonderful home. It stands as a lasting realization of the vision of early Chathamites. The history of 91 Fairmount Avenue was researched through the Chatham Historical Society House Research Program and in 2010 it was awarded the first Historical Home Plaque.
Front of 91 Fairmount Avenue as seen in 2010 (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
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ith a view of the Summit Ridge and the glow of New York City at night, Long Hill, now called Fairmount Avenue, was described in a 1913 edition of the Chatham Press as “one of the most magnificent sites for residences to be found in the world.” Early on, some had the vision to see this and make it a reality. Issac Genung was one of these people.
c.1900 photo of the original house (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
The Genung farm was near the top of Long Hill. In 1871, he purchased land adjacent to his property closer to Main Street specifically for the purpose of plotting land to sell. Chatham was growing. The train was more reliable so people who worked in the city could commute. Vacationers could build their own summer homes. A wealthier, larger middle-class was emerging. Amanda and Sidney Brower were drawn to the beauty of the land. They purchased Lot 2 in 1875 from Genung and hired local Chatham builder, Israel D. Lum (1841 -1911) to construct their home. Lum had served in the Civil War but was injured in the battle of Spotsylvania. He returned to Chatham and began his own contracting business. This house would be one of the original manor homes on Fairmount Avenue and be part of what became known as “The Three Ladies”- 91, 95 and 99 Fairmount Avenue.The house, built during the Victorian era (1840 to 1900) in the Italianate tradition, was reminiscent of the architecture of 16th Century Italian Renaissance. After the Civil War, Americans were ready for a fresh, new look in housing. This impressive style showcased modernity and wealth and was the most popular style in America for years. Every element of this style is beautifully embraced in the Brower House. A balanced symmetrical shape, tall narrow windows with hood moldings, bay window and wide overhanging eaves with exaggerated brackets all combine beautifully to create this magnificent home. An important feature of this style home was entertaining space. Access to the copula provided sweeping views of the surrounding area and the verandas were a lovely summer setting. As was the case with most homes constructed in the US during this era, it was also interpreted in a truly American way. The unusual bracketed and scrolled dormers, the placement of the bay window in front instead of on the side of the house and the sizing 14 | Chatham Living
Civil War photo of builder Israel D. Lum (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
c.1930 of the newly renovated home (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
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After mingling, more than 80 CNSC Members enjoyed a four-course meal, paired with a flight of French wine. Over each course, guests were educated by wine expert, Chris Hallowell, as he shared his knowledge of French wine growing regions. Handouts were provided listing the wines tasted, rounding this out for a fun and enlightening event! Sound fun to you? If so, join us! Chatham Newcomers has events for babies, children, ladies, men, couples, book lovers, coffee drinkers and MORE! Annual dues are $45/FAMILY. Joining is easy and can be done online: https://www.meetup.com/Chatham-Newcomers-andSocial-Club/events Also, check out our Facebook page to see our upcoming events and photos.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WEAR A RETAINER AFTER YOUR BRACES
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fter spending months or years in orthodontic treatment, your teeth are straight, your smile is bright and you’re ready to gain the confidence you’ve long anticipated. But all those tightenings, spacings and mouth sores could be for nothing if you don’t wear your retainer. The term for teeth shifting soon after orthodontic treatment is called “relapse.” Relapse occurs because the connective tissue fibers surrounding the teeth have a tendency to pull them back to their original position if they haven’t had adequate time to re-orient to their new position. If a tooth is severely rotated, the fibers may never fully re-orient. The amount of relapse a person may experience depends on how misaligned their teeth were, how long their teeth have been misaligned and how long a retainer was worn after finishing treatment. Generally, your greatest chance of relapse occurs within the first few months of removing your braces or orthodontic appliances. Patients should follow the advice of their orthodontist regarding their retainers to prevent relapse from occurring. The chance of relapse lessens after the first few years of the removal of the braces. Should you notice your teeth moving, the sooner you report it to your orthodontist, the more likely a simple solution will ameliorate the situation, decreasing the chances that you will have to undergo re-treatment with braces or Invisalign. Orthodontic retainers come in two forms—fixed and removable. Unfortunately, there is no perfect retainer and neither one is the “better” option. Both kinds have their own unique pros and cons. Your orthodontist can evaluate your case and make the
best recommendation; however, your knowledge of the pros and cons can help ensure the success of your final result! Fixed retainers consist of a wire that travels along the back of the front teeth and is held in place by a type of cement. This retainer typically gives you the greatest chance to avoid dental relapse and keep your teeth from shifting as it provides continuous dental support and doesn’t require compliance. However, since it is only bonded to the front teeth, it only keeps those teeth in place and not the back teeth. Since the wire spans across the front teeth and isn’t removable, you’ll need to use a special floss threader in this area, which takes quite a bit more time. Because it is cemented behind your teeth, it requires more care, much like you experienced while wearing braces so that you don’t break the wire or need to have it repaired. You also need to avoid hard or sticky foods that could damage it. Removable retainers cover all the teeth, and therefore, retain all the teeth. Removable retainers are easier to clean and inspect for damage, and they allow for easier teeth cleaning. However, the effectiveness of removable retainers is contingent on how much you wear it! Initially, your orthodontist will have you wear your removable retainer all the time except for eating or brushing your teeth the first few months after braces are removed, and then decrease that to wearing it only at bedtime. That leads to the next question—how long should you wear your retainer? Be aware that there is a natural shifting of teeth that occurs for everyone regardless if they had orthodontic treatment or not. The technical term for this phenomenon is called “mesial drift,” whereby the teeth gradually shift toward the center of the face and head due to an accumulation of biting forces over time. This can cause the teeth to crowd and the dental arches to narrow. Many adult patients will come into my office and comment how they once had perfectly straight lower front teeth, but over time they had become crowded. This is mesial drift. With the shifting of teeth comes problems with oral hygiene and eventually an unattractive smile that makes us look older. Luckily, adults have more options, like Invisalign, to correct it. The bottom line is that you need to wear your retainers as long as you want straight teeth! Life time wear of a fixed retainer or nightly wear of a removable retainer ensures that you will maintain the youthful, perfect smile you invested in. Dr. Fodero of Chatham Orthodontics, located at 33 Main Street, can be reached at 973-701-2200 or visit www.chathambraces.com.
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TRI-TOWN 55+: WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD LIFELONG COMMUNITIES By Rachel Barry, Madison Living magazine
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or nearly two years the Tri-Town 55+ Coalition has been working to address the quality of life and diverse needs and interests of older adults and their families in the communities of Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and Madison Borough.
In early 2016, the Coalition, with the help of Montclair State University and a grant from the Grotta Fund for Senior Care, conducted an extensive needs assessment survey in Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and Madison. The Coalition is now working to create sustainable projects to address the top priority areas of need. One significant need was for expanded accessible transportation options for those 55 and older in the Madison and Chatham communities. To address that need, Tri-Town, with the assistance
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CHATHAM TOWNSHIP AUDIO TOUR OF HISTORIC MARKERS Contributed by Chatham Township Historical Society
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nthony Tesoriero, a senior at Chatham High School, has designed a free iPhone app entitled “Tour Chatham Township”. Tony’s Eagle Scout project for the Chatham Township Historical Society is a driving tour of the 14 historic markers found in the Township. He spent more than 500 hours over 20 months completing his service project. He recruited his classmates in performing arts to provide the Anthony Tesoriero voiceovers, learned coding and took hundreds of photographs in the process.
Township”. You can also get it using the Quick Response (QR) code image provided here. This app must only be used when a minimum of two people are in the vehicle so as not to cause driver distraction. There is a place to pull over at each historic marker. For a copy of the text for all of the historic markers in Chatham Township go to Chathamtownshiphistoricalsociety.org and select the Store/Pubs tab.
The tour is 1.5 hours long but can be done in sections. You can halt at any time and pick up where you left off at another time. At each stop, the listener is provided with the text of the marker plus additional information about each site. More history is given between the markers during the drive. All driving directions are given by the app. To get the app, go to iTunes and look for “Tour Chatham
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