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Chatham Borough (and Township) each have their own Historical Society, each dedicated to preserving the past. The Borough Historical Society was founded in 1923, with the mission “to bring together those who are interested in historical matters relating to the settlement and development of Chatham, and to make this material available to the public.”

The society presents programs, hosts an annual dinner for members, publishes a quarterly newsletter, takes oral histories, and gives walking tours of Chatham Borough. They have published several books and publications about Chatham, which are available for sale at the Chatham Public Library on Main Street. The Society researches the history of local houses and documents all findings. One current project is the digitizing of many of the old photos in the archives and creating DVDs of recent programs. They also offer for sale a reproduction from a 1910 map of Chatham Borough, which is printed on acid-free paper, and is approximately 22” by 30”.

The Chatham Historical Society is happy to welcome new members who are interested in helping celebrate Chatham’s rich history, and preserving the town’s historic character.

For details, write to:
Chatham Historical Society
P.O. Box 682
Chatham, NJ 07928

Posted by:Cynthia Edgar

Chatham will hold its annual “Green Fair” on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at the Gazebo in Chatham Borough next to the train station. The fair will be held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rain or shine.

According to Lee Byrd, Borough Environmental Commission Chairman, this fair is a “great opportunity for local residents to see first hand what renewable energy is all about and learn ways to adopt a greener lifestyle.”

Many “green” vendors and contractors will display their earth-friendly products and services. Local environmental organizations will be there to show how to get involved both locally and globally. People can learn about alternative energy sources for the home, such as solar and geo-thermal energy. You can also learn how to take care of your lawn and house without the use of chemicals.

In addition, there will be many fun activities and entertainment for children during the day. The Chatham Farmer’s Market will be taking place at the same time across the street in the train station parking lot, and the Chatham Chamber of Commerce will be holding a sidewalk sale.

Posted by:Cynthia Edgar