Madison brings back “Late Night Thursdays”

Were you aware several downtown Madison businesses are beginning to extend their hours on Thursday evenings? Some retail stores and restaurants throughout town are now open later on Thursdays, making it easier for those unable to enjoy all that Madison has to offer during normal business hours. If you grew up in the area you might remember that years ago residents […]

Halloween Candy Buyback Program Chatham

HALLOWEEN CANDY BUYBACK PROGRAM Tuesday, November 1 and Thursday, November 3 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM Who doesn’t love candy?  But how much candy does one really need?   Here’s a perfect opportunity to share some of your leftover trick-or-treat Halloween goodies with our US troops.    Adults and children will feel good about the Halloween Candy […]

Chatham’s “Halloween Sweet -N- Treat”

CHATHAM DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE PRESENTS HALLOWEEN STREET-N-TREAT Regardless of whether you found a great idea on our “Tips From Town” DIY costumes to make a homemade costume for your kids, or purchased them in a store, there are plenty of activities this weekend for kids of all ages to have fun wearing them. On Saturday, October 29 at […]

Hillside Trail opens to the public

Hillside Trail – Chatham Township opening on Saturday, October 22 Chatham Township is proud to announce that the new Hillside Trail will be open to the public starting Saturday, October 22nd, at 10:30AM. Township officials and volunteers will be on hand for a dedication ceremony to be held from 10:30-10:45. The figure 8 trail runs for […]

Scarecrows invade downtown Madison

SCARECROWS have taken over Waverly Place So much fun to again see all of the clever scarecrows lined up along Waverly Place in downtown Madison.   Madison business owners who sponsor a scarecrow use creative ways to decorate and represent their business.   More than 20 scarecrows will be keeping a close eye on downtown Madison […]

What’s Happening in and around Chatham-Madison

SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND THE CHATHAM-MADISON COMMUNITY Compiled by Marietta Iacouzzi  The Sidewalk Gallery Art Gala & Auction Hartley Dodge Memorial Building, 50 Kings Road, Madison Saturday, November 5 from 6:00PM to 10:00PM The Sidewalk Gallery Art Gala & Auction will return to the beautiful and historic, Hartley Dodge Memorial Building. This will […]

Coat Giveaway

Ogden Church ‘Coat Giveaway’ 286 Main Street, Chatham Sunday, October 16 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM  This is the time of year when you may going through your closet to reorganize for the colder season.  If you’ve come across gently used coats or winter items that are no longer needed, please read the information below about the […]

Do you believe in ghosts?

Drew University Campus Ghost Tour Mead Hall, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison Friday, October 14 at 7:00PM, 8:00PM, and 9:00PM I just found out that Drew University in Madison is America’s 4th most haunted university! Which should make for an exceptionally spooky night this Friday on the Drew University campus.  The Civic Scholar and NJ Ghost Hunters Society will […]

Have you seen Marietta’s favorite farm stand?

This is the only local stand I know of that still uses an old fashioned “honor system”.  Make sure you have singles and/or small bills, as there will not be anyone there to hand you change!  Simply a box with a slot to insert your payment. There is a limited amount of items, usually only a few stands, sometimes just one.   […]

10% savings at Home Sweet Home’s Fall Open House

HOME SWEET HOME OF MADISON FALL OPEN HOUSE:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Home Sweet Home is ready to welcome the new season with a Fall Open House from 10AM to 5PM. All items throughout the store will be discounted by 10% and all shoppers with purchases of $25 or more will be eligible to win an assorted […]