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GOP take control in Chatham Township after Democrat drops recount bid

November 24, 2021 8:49 pm

Republican Mark Lois will be sworn in as a Chatham Township Committeeman in January after Democrat Kathy Abbott dropped her recount bid, flipping control of the council and giving Republicans a 3-2 majority and the mayoralty. Lois defeated Abbott by...

Bipartisan list of Chatham mayors endorse Kathy Abbott for township committee

October 14, 2021 9:50 amNovember 24, 2021 8:43 pm

Chatham Township Deputy Mayor Kathy Abbott’s bid for a full term on the Chatham Township Committee was endorsed today by five mayors of the township, including three Democrats and two Republicans. Abbott, a Democrat, was appointed to fill the committee...

Here’s who’s filed for local office

April 5, 2021 4:42 pmApril 5, 2021 5:46 pm

It’s filing day in New Jersey, and candidates up and down the ballot must get their petitions in today or be left to wait until next year. Here’s who’s filing for local office. Summit Ward 2 Councilwoman Lisa Allen has...