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ChathamNJ averageUS Census ACS
Population
9,219
Per-capita income
$99,600
Median home value
$944,300
Bachelor's or higher
85%
Typical home value $1,369,939 +11.1% yr/yr · +44.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2016–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202551 housing units ($5.9M)

Recent meetings

Wed Oct 28, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to review pickleball court conversion and residential variances

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several land-use applications, including a request to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts. The board will also review variance requests for three different properties regarding setbacks and building coverage.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Commission Secretary and Borough Clerk on January 6, 2026. OATH OF OFFICE Devish Shukla, Alternate II ROLL CALL Michael A. Cifelli, Chair Peter Hoffman Jeane-Eudes Haeringer Joseph Treloar Christopher Tarnok Gregory Xikes Joseph Barrette Lena Wang, 1st Alternate Devish Shukla, 2nd Alternate Also in attendance: Patrick J. Dwyer, Board Attorney Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION #ZB 2026-20 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ADOPTING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Chatham that the minutes from the September 23, 2026 meeting are approved as prepared and shall be filed as a permanent record in the Borough Clerk’s Office. 1 RESOLUTIONS Application No. ZB 26-006 Jen & Richard White, 179 Center Avenue, B34 L69 Application No. ZB 26-012 Jayme & Sean Montgomery, 2 Sussex Ave., …
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Wed Oct 28, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to review variance requests for Hillside and Somerset Avenue

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider variance applications for properties on Hillside Avenue and Somerset Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions for applications at Center Avenue and Sussex Avenue.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Commission Secretary and Borough Clerk on January 6, 2026. OATH OF OFFICE Devesh Shukla, Alternate II ROLL CALL Michael A. Cifelli, Chair Peter Hoffman Jeane-Eudes Haeringer Joseph Treloar Christopher Tarnok Gregory Xikes Joseph Barrette Lena Wang, 1st Alternate Devish Shukla, 2nd Alternate Also in attendance: Patrick J. Dwyer, Board Attorney Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION #ZB 2026-20 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ADOPTING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Chatham that the minutes from the September 23, 2026 meeting are approved as prepared and shall be filed as a permanent record in the Borough Clerk’s Office. 1 RESOLUTIONS Application No. ZB 26-006 Jen & Richard White, 179 Center Avenue, B34 L69 White - 179 center Avenue.docx Application No. ZB 26-012 Jayme & S …
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Mon Oct 26, 2026

Mayor & Borough Council

Chatham Council considers property conveyance for housing project

The Mayor and Borough Council will vote on the final adoption of an ordinance to convey borough property to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC. The body will also discuss employee health plan incentives and a best practices inventory.

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Mayor & Council Regular Meeting Mayor & Borough Council Borough of Chatham 54 Fairmount Avenue Chatham, NJ 07928 AGENDA Monday, October 26, 2026 6:30 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Council President Brian Hargrove Council Member Miles Gilmore Council Member Katherine Hay Council Member Karen Koronkiewicz Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Council Member Justin Strickland Steven Kleinman, Borough Attorney Stephen W. Williams, Borough Administrator Vanessa L. Nienhouse, Borough Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Gilmore introduces Resolution #26-314 by reading the following. RESOLUTION #26-314 RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Chatham that it shall adjourn into closed session to discuss the following subject matter(s) without the presence of the public in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-6: Attorney client privileged advice - Pending affordable housing litigation Personnel - Employee Health Benefits Discussion - Police Conditional Offers of Employment BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , the matter(s) discussed will be made known to the public at such time as appropriate action is taken on said matter(s), and when disclosure will not result in unwarranted invasion of individual privacy or prejudice to the best interests of the Borough of Chatham, provided such disclosures will not violate Federal, State, or local statutes a …
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Mon Oct 26, 2026

Mayor & Borough Council

Chatham Council considers property conveyance for housing project

The Mayor and Borough Council will vote on the final adoption of an ordinance to convey borough property to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC. The body will also discuss employee health plan incentives and a best practices inventory.

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Mayor & Council Regular Meeting Mayor & Borough Council Borough of Chatham 54 Fairmount Avenue Chatham, NJ 07928 AGENDA Monday, October 26, 2026 6:30 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Council President Brian Hargrove Council Member Miles Gilmore Council Member Katherine Hay Council Member Karen Koronkiewicz Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Council Member Justin Strickland Steven Kleinman, Borough Attorney Stephen W. Williams, Borough Administrator Vanessa L. Nienhouse, Borough Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Gilmore introduces Resolution #26-314 by reading the following. RESOLUTION #26-314 RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Chatham that it shall adjourn into closed session to discuss the following subject matter(s) without the presence of the public in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-6: Attorney client privileged advice - Pending affordable housing litigation Personnel - Employee Health Benefits Discussion - Police Conditional Offers of Employment BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , the matter(s) discussed will be made known to the public at such time as appropriate action is taken on said matter(s), and when disclosure will not result in unwarranted invasion of individual privacy or prejudice to the best interests of the Borough of Chatham, provided such disclosures will not violate Federal, State, or local statutes a …
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Fri Oct 23, 2026

Shade Tree Commission

Shade Tree Commission to discuss budget and STC ordinance

The Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss the budget, a hearing for 106 Center Avenue, and final content for the STC ordinance. The body will also review fall tree planting and grant updates.

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1 CHATHAM BOROUGH SHADE TREE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 22, 2026 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301, on the Upper Level, Chatham Municipal Building STATEMENT RERGARDING ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING In compliance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10 4-6 et. seq. adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by publishing a copy of the Annual Meeting notice in the Chatham Courier, and the Daily Record on January 9, 2026, a copy of which was posted on the official bulletin board on the main floor of Borough Hall and was filed in the office of the Borough Clerk. ROLL CALL Sophia Calcaterra-Hull, Chrmn. Kevin R. Lawler, Vice Chrmn. John Tortorella Beverly Klepper Gina Viola Dawn Ferguson Paula Pagniez Kiran Jois, First Alternate Suzanne Gyorgy, Second Alternate Miles Gilmore, Council Member Liaison Liz Holler, Recording Secretary MISSION STATEMENT The Shade Tree Commission’s responsibilities include planning and maintaining trees along Borough streets, public rights-of-way, and Municipal Open Spaces. It is the goal of the Shade Tree Commission to create and maintain optimum tree cover and species diversity, while keeping up a pruning and removal program that will keep our streets and parks safe. PUBLIC COMMENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an op …
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Wed Oct 21, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to discuss building razing and record photography

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss several items, including the razing of houses or buildings and record photography. The body will also review updates from the Borough Council and items related to the Zoning Board and Borough Sign Committee.

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- 1 - CHATHAM BOROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 20, 2026 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301, on the Upper Level, Chatham, Municipal Building. ______________________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT REGARDING ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by including same in the Annual Notice, copies of which were posted on the official bulletin board on the main floor of Borough Hall, emailed to the Chatham Courier, and the Daily Record, on January 9, 2026 and was filed in the office of the Borough Clerk. ______________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL Jack Paruta, Chrmn. Lynn Magrane, Vice Chrmn. Paul Franklin Karen Boroff Mark Hoerrner – First Alternate Council Liaison Justin Strickland Liz Holler, Recording Secretary ________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC COMMENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any member of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitate an orderly meeting, and to permit all to be heard, speakers are asked to limit their comment …
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Tue Oct 20, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to review pickleball court conversion at Minisink Club

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to consider a returning application for the Minisink Club. The board will review requests to convert existing tennis courts into pickleball courts.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Zoning Board Special Meeting Meeting date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Morris Review on September 29, 2026 and the Borough Website on September 25, 2026. Copies of this which were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Commission Secretary and the Borough Clerk also on September 25, 2026. ROLL CALL Michael A. Cifelli, Chair Peter Hoffman Jeane-Eudes Haeringer Joseph Treloar Christopher Tarnok Gregory Xikes Joseph Barrette Lena Wang,1st Alternate VACANCY, 2nd Alternate Patrick J. Dwyer, Board Attorney Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner RETURNING APPLICATION Application No. ZB 25-011 3/25, 4/22, 5/19, 5/27,6/24, 7/22 Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St. B43 L1 requesting the conversion of two Har-Tru tennis Courts into four pickleball courts updated engineer review Minisink Club 1 Princeton 5-15-26.pdf 26.05.13 Minisink.plannerreview2.pdf TRANSMITTAL 5.8.26.pdf MINISINK SIGNED RESPONSE LETTER TO REVIEW COMMENTS 5.8.26.pdf 4892A - Letter Report - MSRC Pickleball, Chatham, NJ 30APR26 SnS.pdf PR-0307 - Minisink Club Pool, Princeton St, Chatham (05.07.26) SIG …
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Tue Oct 20, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to review pickleball court conversion at Minisink Club

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to consider a returning application for the Minisink Club. The board will review requests to convert existing tennis courts into pickleball courts.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Zoning Board Special Meeting Meeting date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Morris Review on September 29, 2026 and the Borough Website on September 25, 2026. Copies of this which were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Commission Secretary and the Borough Clerk also on September 25, 2026. ROLL CALL Michael A. Cifelli, Chair Peter Hoffman Jeane-Eudes Haeringer Joseph Treloar Christopher Tarnok Gregory Xikes Joseph Barrette Lena Wang,1st Alternate VACANCY, 2nd Alternate Patrick J. Dwyer, Board Attorney Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner RETURNING APPLICATION Application No. ZB 25-011 3/25, 4/22, 5/19, 5/27,6/24, 7/22 Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St. B43 L1 requesting the conversion of two Har-Tru tennis Courts into four pickleball courts updated engineer review Minisink Club 1 Princeton 5-15-26.pdf 26.05.13 Minisink.plannerreview2.pdf TRANSMITTAL 5.8.26.pdf MINISINK SIGNED RESPONSE LETTER TO REVIEW COMMENTS 5.8.26.pdf 4892A - Letter Report - MSRC Pickleball, Chatham, NJ 30APR26 SnS.pdf PR-0307 - Minisink Club Pool, Princeton St, Chatham (05.07.26) SIG …
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Tue Oct 20, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review resolution for 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Ave

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 7, 2026 meeting. The board is scheduled to address an application resolution for properties at 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Ave.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Planning Board Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT RE: ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and copies of which were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Board Secretary and the Borough Clerk on January 7, 2026. ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Borough Administrator Stephen Williams Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Susan W. Favate, Chair Thomas Belding Bruce Harris William Heap Susan Robertson Gregory Xikes Jonathan Wilcox, 1st Alternate Sophia Calcaterra-Hull, 2nd Alternate Vincent Loughlin, Board Attorney Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary ADOPTING OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION # PB 2026-28 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Board of the Borough of Chatham that the minutes from the October 7, 2026 meeting are approved as prepared and shall be filed as a permanent record in the Borough Clerk’s Office. PUBLIC COMMENT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any member 1 of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitat …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss energy plans and borough biodiversity garden

The Environmental Commission will review reports on solar energy and the Community Energy Plan. The body will also discuss public EV chargers and updates to the CB Learning Forest and Open Space.

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- 1 - BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, October 14, 2026 CALL MEETING The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301, Upper Level, Chatham Municipal Building. TO ORDER __________________________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT REGARDING ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10-4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by including same in the Annual Notice, copies of which were posted on the official bulletin board on the main floor of Borough Hall, emailed to the Chatham Courier, and the Daily Record, on January 9, 2026 and was filed in the office of the Borough Clerk. __________________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL Susan Robertson, Chrmn. Dr. Patricia Soteropoulos Joseph Treloar Nicholas Eck Lisa Allocco Dr. Christine Steinberg Dr. James McQueen Richard Coleman Deborah Barnes Council Member Katherine Hay Liz Holler, Recording Secretary _______________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC COMMENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any member of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitate an orderly meeting, a …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026

Mayor & Borough Council

Chatham Council considers ban on data centers and property conveyance

The Mayor and Borough Council will vote on ordinances to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts and convey property to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC. The body will also consider new parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue and a contract for boilers at the Stanley Center.

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✓ Decided: Chatham Borough prohibits data centers in all zoning districts

The Council passed an ordinance expressly prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts. They also established new parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue and awarded a contract for boiler replacements at the Stanley Center.

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Mayor & Council Regular Meeting Mayor & Borough Council Borough of Chatham 54 Fairmount Avenue Chatham, NJ 07928 AGENDA Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6:30 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Council President Brian Hargrove Council Member Miles Gilmore Council Member Katherine Hay Council Member Karen Koronkiewicz Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Council Member Justin Strickland Steven Kleinman, Borough Attorney Stephen W. Williams, Borough Administrator Vanessa L. Nienhouse, Borough Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Gilmore introduces Resolution #26-300 by reading the following. RESOLUTION #26-300 RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Chatham that it shall adjourn into closed session to discuss the following subject matter(s) without the presence of the public in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-6: Pending affordable housing litigation Attorney client privileged advice - Police Personnel/ litigation BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , the matter(s) discussed will be made known to the public at such time as appropriate action is taken on said matter(s), and when disclosure will not result in unwarranted invasion of individual privacy or prejudice to the best interests of the Borough of Chatham, provided such disclosures will not violate Federal, State, or local statutes and does not fall within the attorney-client privilege. Motion …
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1 MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 13, 2026 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Dempsey called the Regular Meeting of the Borough of Chatham’s Mayor & Borough Council to order on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:31 P.M. in the Council Chambers in Borough Hall, 54 Fairmount Avenue. ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following officials were present: Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Council Member Miles Gilmore Council Member Katherine Hay – arrived for closed session Council Member Karen Koronkiewicz Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Council Member Justin Strickland Also present were: Ruby Thompson, Covering Attorney Stephen W. Williams, Borough Administrator Vanessa Nienhouse, Borough Clerk Absent: Council President Brian Hargrove Steven Kleinman, Borough Attorney EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Gilmore read Resolution #26-300 RESOLUTION #26-300 RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Chatham that it shall adjourn into closed session to discuss the following subject matter(s) without the presence of the public in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-6: • Pending affordable housing litigation • Attorney client privileged advice - Police Personnel/ litigation BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the matter(s) discussed will be made known to the public at such time as appropriate action is taken on said matter(s), and when disclosure will …
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Fri Oct 9, 2026

Mayor & Borough Council

Chatham Council to vote on banning data centers and conveying property for housing

The Mayor and Borough Council will consider final adoption of three ordinances regarding land use and traffic. The body will also review a consent agenda including budget amendments and personnel appointments.

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Mayor & Council Regular Meeting Mayor & Borough Council Borough of Chatham 54 Fairmount Avenue Chatham, NJ 07928 AGENDA Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6:30 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Council President Brian Hargrove Council Member Miles Gilmore Council Member Katherine Hay Council Member Karen Koronkiewicz Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Council Member Justin Strickland Steven Kleinman, Borough Attorney Stephen W. Williams, Borough Administrator Vanessa L. Nienhouse, Borough Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Gilmore introduces Resolution #26-300 by reading the following. RESOLUTION #26-300 RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Chatham that it shall adjourn into closed session to discuss the following subject matter(s) without the presence of the public in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-6: Pending affordable housing litigation Attorney client privileged advice - Police Personnel/ litigation BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , the matter(s) discussed will be made known to the public at such time as appropriate action is taken on said matter(s), and when disclosure will not result in unwarranted invasion of individual privacy or prejudice to the best interests of the Borough of Chatham, provided such disclosures will not violate Federal, State, or local statutes and does not fall within the attorney-client privilege. Motion …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review ordinance prohibiting data centers

The Planning Board will conduct a consistency review of a proposed ordinance to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. The board will also consider a resolution regarding an application for 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Ave.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Planning Board Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT RE: ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this virtual meeting has been provided and published in online Morris Review and Borough website legal notices section. Copies of which were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Board Secretary and the Borough Clerk on September 25, 2026. To join the meeting use the following zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88934939163Webinar ID: 889 3493 9163 ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Borough Administrator Stephen Williams Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Susan W. Favate, Chair Thomas Belding Bruce Harris William Heap Susan Robertson Gregory Xikes Jonathan Wilcox, 1st Alternate Sophia Calcaterra-Hull, 2nd Alternate Vincent Loughlin, Board Attorney Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any 1 member of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitate an orderly meeting, and to permit all to be heard, speakers are asked to limit thei …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026

Planning Board

Chatham Planning Board to vote on resolution for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Ave application

The Chatham Borough Planning Board meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM as a virtual meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting and an application resolution for PB Application #26-04 involving 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Ave (Lots 10, 12 & 13, Block 121), filed by 23 South Passaic Owner LLC & 33 South Passaic Owner LLC. No new or returning applications are listed, and no other substantive business appears on the agenda.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Planning Board Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT RE: ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this virtual meeting has been provided and published in online Morris Review and Borough website legal notices section. Copies of which were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Board Secretary and the Borough Clerk on September 25, 2026. To join the meeting use the following zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88934939163Webinar ID: 889 3493 9163 ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Borough Administrator Stephen Williams Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Susan W. Favate, Chair Thomas Belding Bruce Harris William Heap Susan Robertson Gregory Xikes Jonathan Wilcox, 1st Alternate Sophia Calcaterra-Hull, 2nd Alternate Vincent Loughlin, Board Attorney Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any 1 member of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitate an orderly meeting, and to permit all to be heard, speakers are asked to limit thei …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Mon Sep 28, 2026

Mayor & Borough Council

Chatham council to vote on banning data centers borough-wide and new 2027 parking fees

The Chatham Borough Mayor & Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, starting with a 6:30 p.m. closed session on pending affordable housing litigation and police personnel/litigation, then reconvenes publicly at 7:30 p.m. The council will hold public hearings and final votes on Ordinance #26-13, conveying a portion of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, and Ordinance #26-14, adding parking restrictions on Chandler Road. It will also introduce Ordinance #26-15 (parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue) and Ordinance #26-16 (prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts), and vote on Resolution #26-284 setting parking fees effective January 1, 2027. A consent agenda of Resolutions #26-285 through #26-299 covers routine items including the bills list, tax refunds, a Well #3 rehabilitation contract, and personnel appointments.

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Mayor & Council Regular Meeting Mayor & Borough Council Borough of Chatham 54 Fairmount Avenue Chatham, NJ 07928 AGENDA Monday, September 28, 2026 6:30 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Council President Brian Hargrove Council Member Miles Gilmore Council Member Katherine Hay Council Member Karen Koronkiewicz Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Council Member Justin Strickland Steven Kleinman, Borough Attorney Stephen W. Williams, Borough Administrator Vanessa L. Nienhouse, Borough Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Gilmore introduces Resolution #26-279 by reading the following. RESOLUTION #26-279 RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Chatham that it shall adjourn into closed session to discuss the following subject matter(s) without the presence of the public in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-6: Pending affordable housing litigation Attorney client privileged advice - Police Personnel/ litigation BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , the matter(s) discussed will be made known to the public at such time as appropriate action is taken on said matter(s), and when disclosure will not result in unwarranted invasion of individual privacy or prejudice to the best interests of the Borough of Chatham, provided such disclosures will not violate Federal, State, or local statutes and does not fall within the attorney-client privilege. Motio …
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Fri Sep 25, 2026

Shade Tree Commission

Chatham Shade Tree Commission to vote on tree ordinance and weigh developer tree removal at 106 Center Ave.

The Chatham Borough Shade Tree Commission meets Sept. 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301 of the Chatham Municipal Building. The agenda includes a vote to adopt an ordinance, a review of the 2027 budget, and discussion of a developer request to remove a tree at 106 Center Ave. Members will also hear updates on tree planting, a grant application, and potential construction at 205 Hillside. The agenda is mostly discussion items; no dollar amounts are listed.

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1 CHATHAM BOROUGH SHADE TREE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA September 24, 2026 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301, on the Upper Level, Chatham Municipal Building STATEMENT RERGARDING ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING In compliance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10 4-6 et. seq. adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by publishing a copy of the Annual Meeting notice in the Chatham Courier, and the Daily Record on January 9, 2026, a copy of which was posted on the official bulletin board on the main floor of Borough Hall and was filed in the office of the Borough Clerk. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Suzanne Gyorgy – Second Alternate ___________________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL Sophia Calcaterra-Hull, Chrmn. Kevin R. Lawler, Vice Chrmn. John Tortorella Beverly Klepper Gina Viola Dawn Ferguson Paula Pagniez Kiran Jois, First Alternate Suzanne Gyorgy, Second Alternate Miles Gilmore, Council Member Liaison Liz Holler, Recording Secretary MISSION STATEMENT The Shade Tree Commission’s responsibilities include planning and maintaining trees along Borough streets, public rights-of-way, and Municipal Open Spaces. It is the goal of the Shade Tree Commission to create and maintain optimum tree cover and species diversity, while keeping up a pruning and removal program that will keep our str …
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Fri Sep 25, 2026

Mayor & Borough Council

Chatham council to vote on banning data centers borough-wide and new 2027 parking fees

The Chatham Borough Mayor & Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 54 Fairmount Avenue, with a closed executive session on pending affordable housing litigation and attorney-client privileged police personnel/litigation matters before resuming publicly at 7:30 p.m. The council will hold public hearings and final votes on Ordinance #26-13, conveying a portion of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, and Ordinance #26-14 adding parking restrictions on Chandler Road. It will also introduce Ordinance #26-15 (parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue) and Ordinance #26-16 (prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts), and vote on Resolution #26-284 setting parking fees effective January 1, 2027. A consent agenda of Resolutions #26-285 through #26-299 covers routine items including a bills list, tax refunds, a Well #3 rehabilitation contract, and personnel appointments.

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Mayor & Council Regular Meeting Mayor & Borough Council Borough of Chatham 54 Fairmount Avenue Chatham, NJ 07928 AGENDA Monday, September 28, 2026 6:30 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Council President Brian Hargrove Council Member Miles Gilmore Council Member Katherine Hay Council Member Karen Koronkiewicz Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Council Member Justin Strickland Steven Kleinman, Borough Attorney Stephen W. Williams, Borough Administrator Vanessa L. Nienhouse, Borough Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Gilmore introduces Resolution #26-279 by reading the following. RESOLUTION #26-279 RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Chatham that it shall adjourn into closed session to discuss the following subject matter(s) without the presence of the public in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-6: Pending affordable housing litigation Attorney client privileged advice - Police Personnel/ litigation BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , the matter(s) discussed will be made known to the public at such time as appropriate action is taken on said matter(s), and when disclosure will not result in unwarranted invasion of individual privacy or prejudice to the best interests of the Borough of Chatham, provided such disclosures will not violate Federal, State, or local statutes and does not fall within the attorney-client privilege. Motio …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to hear Minisink Club pickleball court conversion and five variance applications

The Chatham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider several applications, including the long-continued Minisink Club proposal to convert two tennis courts into four pickleball courts, and multiple residential variance requests. The board will also adopt minutes from two prior meetings. The agenda is primarily substantive, with public hearings on these applications.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Commission Secretary and Borough Clerk on January 6, 2026. ROLL CALL Michael A. Cifelli, Chair Peter Hoffman Jeane-Eudes Haeringer Joseph Treloar Christopher Tarnok Gregory Xikes Joseph Barrette Lena Wang, 1st Alternate VACANCY, 2nd Alternate Also in attendance: Patrick J. Dwyer, Board Attorney Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION #ZB 2026-18 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ADOPTING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Chatham that the minutes from the August 18, 2026 special meeting are approved as prepared and shall be filed as a permanent record in the Borough Clerk’s Office. RESOLUTION #ZB 2026-19 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ADOPTING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Chatham that the mi …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to hear pickleball court conversion and five variance requests

The Chatham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to adopt minutes and hear several zoning applications. The board will consider a request to convert two tennis courts into four pickleball courts at the Minisink Club, as well as multiple variance applications for residential properties. The agenda includes both returning and new applications, with decisions or discussions expected on each.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Commission Secretary and Borough Clerk on January 6, 2026. ROLL CALL Michael A. Cifelli, Chair Peter Hoffman Jeane-Eudes Haeringer Joseph Treloar Christopher Tarnok Gregory Xikes Joseph Barrette Lena Wang, 1st Alternate VACANCY, 2nd Alternate Also in attendance: Patrick J. Dwyer, Board Attorney Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION #ZB 2026-18 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ADOPTING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Chatham that the minutes from the August 18, 2026 special meeting are approved as prepared and shall be filed as a permanent record in the Borough Clerk’s Office. RESOLUTION #ZB 2026-19 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ADOPTING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Chatham that the mi …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Passaic Ave properties and house razing

The Chatham Borough Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular September meeting. The agenda includes public comments, approval of July meeting minutes, and discussion items regarding properties at 23 and 33 South Passaic Avenue, a house razing, and an update from the Borough Council. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled on the agenda.

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- 1 - CHATHAM BOROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, September 15, 2026 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301, on the Upper Level, Chatham, Municipal Building. ______________________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT REGARDING ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by including same in the Annual Notice, copies of which were posted on the official bulletin board on the main floor of Borough Hall, emailed to the Chatham Courier, and the Daily Record, on January 9, 2026 and was filed in the office of the Borough Clerk. ______________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL Jack Paruta, Chrmn. Lynn Magrane, Vice Chrmn. Paul Franklin Karen Boroff Mark Hoernner – First Alternate Council Liaison Justin Strickland Liz Holler, Recording Secretary ________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC COMMENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any member of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitate an orderly meeting, and to permit all to be heard, speakers are asked to limit their comme …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to discuss South Passaic applications and Master Plan

The Chatham Borough Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve June minutes and discuss several items, including a recap of applications for 23 and 33 South Passaic, Sign Committee and Zoning Board matters, the Master Plan, and a Council update. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

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- 1 - CHATHAM BOROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 21, 2026 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301, on the Upper Level, Chatham, Municipal Building. ______________________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT REGARDING ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by including same in the Annual Notice, copies of which were posted on the official bulletin board on the main floor of Borough Hall, emailed to the Chatham Courier, and the Daily Record, on January 9, 2026 and was filed in the office of the Borough Clerk. ______________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL Jack Paruta, Chrmn. Lynn Magrane, Vice Chrmn. Paul Franklin Karen Boroff Mark Hoernner – First Alternate Council Liaison Justin Strickland Liz Holler, Recording Secretary ________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC COMMENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any member of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitate an orderly meeting, and to permit all to be heard, speakers are asked to limit their comments t …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

CANCELLED Shade Tree Commission

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Shade Tree Commission

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Thu Sep 10, 2026

Environmental Commission

Chatham Environmental Commission to discuss energy plan, EV chargers, garden

The Chatham Borough Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting with public comments, approval of June minutes, and reports on pending business. Topics include the Community Energy Plan, a biodiversity garden, public EV chargers, and a sustainable energy fair. The agenda is largely discussion and updates, with no formal votes on new ordinances or contracts.

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- 1 - BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, September 9, 2026 CALL MEETING The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301, Upper Level, Chatham Municipal Building. TO ORDER __________________________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT REGARDING ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10-4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by including same in the Annual Notice, copies of which were posted on the official bulletin board on the main floor of Borough Hall, emailed to the Chatham Courier, and the Daily Record, on January 9, 2026 and was filed in the office of the Borough Clerk. __________________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL Susan Robertson, Chrmn. Dr. Patricia Soteropoulos Joseph Treloar Nicholas Eck Lisa Allocco Dr. Christine Steinberg Dr. James McQueen Richard Coleman Deborah Barnes Council Member Katherine Hay Liz Holler, Recording Secretary _______________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC COMMENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any member of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitate an orderly meeting, …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review major site plan for 17-33 South Passaic Ave

The Chatham Borough Planning Board is meeting to consider a preliminary and final major site plan application for properties at 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions for two previously discussed applications: one for 29-39 River Road and one for 548 Main Street. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and discussion items.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Planning Board Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT RE: ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and copies of which were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Board Secretary and the Borough Clerk on January 7, 2026. ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Borough Administrator Stephen Williams Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Susan W. Favate, Chair Thomas Belding Bruce Harris William Heap Susan Robertson Gregory Xikes Jonathan Wilcox, 1st Alternate Sophia Calcaterra-Hull, 2nd Alternate Vincent Loughlin, Board Attorney Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any member of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitate an orderly meeting, and to permit all to be heard, speakers are asked to limit their comments to a reasonable length of time. ADOPTING OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION # PB 2026-26 1 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Board of the B …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review major site plan for 17-33 South Passaic Ave

The Chatham Planning Board is meeting to consider a preliminary and final major site plan application for properties at 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the August 5 meeting and hear public comment. The agenda includes a resolution to adopt prior minutes and a review of the site plan application.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Planning Board Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT RE: ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and copies of which were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Board Secretary and the Borough Clerk on January 7, 2026. ROLL CALL Mayor Carolyn Dempsey Borough Administrator Stephen Williams Council Member Jocelyn Mathiasen Susan W. Favate, Chair Thomas Belding Bruce Harris William Heap Susan Robertson Gregory Xikes Jonathan Wilcox, 1st Alternate Sophia Calcaterra-Hull, 2nd Alternate Vincent Loughlin, Board Attorney Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMIT Hearing of citizens during the Public Comment section of the Agenda is an opportunity for any member of the public to be heard about issues which are/are not topics scheduled for Public Hearing tonight. To help facilitate an orderly meeting, and to permit all to be heard, speakers are asked to limit their comments to a reasonable length of time. ADOPTING OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION # PB 2026-26 1 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Board of the B …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Chatham Zoning Board reviews several property variance applications

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider multiple applications for property variances and development. The agenda includes a request to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts and several residential setback and coverage requests.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and copies of this agenda were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Commission Secretary and the Borough Clerk also on January 7, 2026. SWEARING IN Lena Wang from Alternate II to Alternate I for a term expiring 12/31/2027 ROLL CALL Michael A. Cifelli, Chair Peter Hoffman Jeane-Eudes Haeringer Joseph Treloar Christopher Tarnok Gregory Xikes Joseph Barrette Lena Wang, 1st Alternate VACANCY, 2nd Alternate Also in attendance: Patrick J. Dwyer, Board Attorney Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION #ZB 2026-17 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ADOPTING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Chatham that the minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting are approved as prepared and shall be filed as a permanent record in the Borough Clerk’s Office. 1 RESOLUTIONS Application No. ZB 26-003, Matthew & Kathleen Mitchell 189 Watchung Ave., …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Chatham Zoning Board reviews tennis court conversion and several property variances

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider multiple applications for property variances and development. Items include a request to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts and several residential setback and coverage applications.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and copies of this agenda were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Commission Secretary and the Borough Clerk also on January 7, 2026. SWEARING IN Lena Wang from Alternate II to Alternate I for a term expiring 12/31/2027 ROLL CALL Michael A. Cifelli, Chair Peter Hoffman Jeane-Eudes Haeringer Joseph Treloar Christopher Tarnok Gregory Xikes Joseph Barrette Lena Wang, 1st Alternate VACANCY, 2nd Alternate Also in attendance: Patrick J. Dwyer, Board Attorney Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION #ZB 2026-17 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ADOPTING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Chatham that the minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting are approved as prepared and shall be filed as a permanent record in the Borough Clerk’s Office. 1 RESOLUTIONS Application No. ZB 26-003, Matthew & Kathleen Mitchell 189 Watchung Ave., …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning board to hear Minisick Club pickleball court conversion and several variance requests

The Chatham Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, to consider several applications. The most notable item is a long-pending request from the Minisink Club to convert two tennis courts into four pickleball courts, which has been carried over from previous meetings. The board will also review applications for variances on residential properties, including requests for setbacks, building coverage, and floor area ratio. The meeting will begin with the swearing-in of an alternate member and adoption of minutes from the July 22 meeting.

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BOROUGH OF CHATHAM 54 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE CHATHAM, NJ 07928 Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Meeting date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:30 PM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., adequate notice of this meeting has been provided and published in the Chatham Courier on February 5, 2026 and copies of this agenda were posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building and filed with the Commission Secretary and the Borough Clerk also on January 7, 2026. SWEARING IN Lena Wang from Alternate II to Alternate I for a term expiring 12/31/2027 ROLL CALL Michael A. Cifelli, Chair Peter Hoffman Jeane-Eudes Haeringer Joseph Treloar Christopher Tarnok Gregory Xikes Joseph Barrette Lena Wang, 1st Alternate VACANCY, 2nd Alternate Also in attendance: Patrick J. Dwyer, Board Attorney Vanessa Nienhouse, Board Secretary Steve Bolio, Board Engineer Kendra Lelie, Board Planner ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION #ZB 2026-17 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ADOPTING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Chatham that the minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting are approved as prepared and shall be filed as a permanent record in the Borough Clerk’s Office. 1 RESOLUTIONS Application No. ZB 26-003, Matthew & Kathleen Mitchell 189 Watchung Ave., …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 91 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
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🌐 County-level context (Morris County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2022)
Business establishments16,518 (301,249 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,140/mo (11 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy11.7% (low numeracy 17% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

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Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.537
All kids
0.508
Black kids
0.374

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Where it’s happening

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