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Sweet Spot Bake Shoppe: Little nuggets of delirious sweetness and light
Sweet Spot owner Cheryl Burger grew up in Long Valley. Since college, she had been selling title insurance, working in the closing end of the real estate business, and her sister Carolyn was working in TV.
“I grew up baking, my sister’s talent was for decorating, and we always talked about opening a place like this,” Cheryl says. “We were both... More
submitted 2 weeks ago by News
October snow storm clean-up in the Borough
I was not happy when the Borough canceled leaf collection, but at the time I did not realize the extent of the tree damage in town. I'd like to say that the Borough did a great job cleaning up -- heroic would be the word. Hopefully we won't ever have a repeat of that October 2011 snow storm,... More
submitted 2 weeks ago by Barbara Ross
Walmart is taking over our food system
Saw this on the Sustainable Chester Facebook page.
Aubretia Edick has worked at a Walmart store in upstate New York for 11 years, but she won't buy fresh food there. Bagged salads, she claims, are often past their sell-by dates and, in the summer, fruit is sometimes kept on shelves until it rots. "They say, 'We'll take care of it,' but... More
submitted 3 weeks ago by StayFresh
Christmas Tree Pickup January 17th?
Isn't that kind of late? Wouldn't all the needles fall off by then?
submitted 3 weeks ago by StayFresh
organic poison ivy removal
i remove poison ivy roots and all organically by hand,no poisonous sprays used.book now for spring time as i conduct my services from here and all over the tri state area.and as far as the hamptons.long island new york.
submitted December 19th by richard behan fitzge
Possible homicide under investigation in Chester Township
The Morris County Prosecutor's Office is investigating a possible homicide in Chester Township this morning.
Township mayor Bill Cogger said he was advised of a "violent death" on Pleasant Hill Road and that detectives were on scene.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/12/possible_homicide_under_invest.html
submitted December 15th by News
Mendham spruce headed to governor's mansion
When guests attend large holiday gatherings at Drumthwacket in Princeton Township, the official residence of New Jersey governors, they’ll celebrate under a 12-foot Norway spruce donated by Chris Nicholson, owner of Hidden Pond Farm in Mendham.
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20111214/NJNEWS/312130007/Mendham-spruce-headed-governor-s-mansion
submitted December 15th by News
Mother's Market, anyone going?
Just curious to see if anyone is going to the used toy sale on Saturday in Hackettstown? I know they are still accepting more sellers. I think I am going to sell some bulky toys and clothing that we don't need anymore. Anyone else going?
submitted December 13th by Barb
Discount Coupon Book
Chester's Green Team presents, "The Best of Chester: Fabulous Values for our Fabulous Shoppes," a book of discount coupons to almost 50 Chester businesses, produced to help support our local economy. Coupon books are on sale now for $10 at participating retailers; use one coupon and it pays for itself. Great for teacher gifts and stocking stuffers!... More
submitted November 29th by News
Fox Chase Rd
Has anyone been on Fox Chase Rd lately? I would demand a redo. My kids can do a better job painting the lines.
submitted November 17th by CK
Mendham claims fourth straight title
After winning the last three NJSIAA North 2, Group III sectional cross country championships, the Mendham boys team were determined to keep the winning tradition alive Saturday at Warinanco Park.
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20111105/NJSPORTS0144/311050026/Daily-Record-Boys-Cross-Country
submitted November 5th by News
