Tyler Barth

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BERNARDS TWP. - Brenda Hockstein, a veteran special education teacher, is helping disabled students take that big step into the real world in a unique way. Hockstein, a teacher with more than 23 years of experience and a Basking Ridge resident, is pioneering a new path for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a unique pilot initiative known as the School to Employment Program (STEP). kAm{2F?4965 :? A2CE?6CD9:A H:E9 #2C:E2?

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MENDHAM TWP. - The Township Committee unanimously endorsed its Fourth Round Affordable Housing Plan Monday, June 9, as mandated by state law, outlining how the municipality will address its fair share housing obligation through 2035. The plan now goes before the Planning Board on Wednesday, June 25. Usually, municipalities endorse their plans after the Planning Board has done so, but the deadline is the same day as the next committee meeting - Monday, June 30. kAm%96 A=2?[ 56G6=@A65 :?

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THE CHATHAMS – A cavalcade of blue processed down the main rink at the Mennen Arena in Morristown Friday, June 13 as 303 students graduated from Chatham High School. Graduates were led by members of the district administration, including Superintendent Michael LaSusa, who took part in his final commencement ceremony in the Chathams. kAm{2$FD2 H:== DE2CE 2 ?6H C@=6 2D DFA6C:?E6?56?E @7 E96 8C256D z\`a !C:?46E@? !F3=:4 $49@@= DJDE6> @?

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THE CHATHAMS - Howard and Diane Bernstein lace up their sneakers each year for the NJ Sharing Network 5K, seeking to carry on the legacy of their son, Brian, whose final wish was to save others through organ donation. NJ Sharing Network, a New Providence-based organization which helps facilitate organ and tissue donation and share the stories of donors and recipients, has hosted its annual 5K in New Providence since 2011. kAmp>@?8 E96 >@C6 E92? a__ A2CE:4:A2?ED :?

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THE CHATHAMS - For James Li, being named valedictorian of Chatham High School’s Class of 2025 is the result of four years of determination, academic passion, and community appreciation. Li, an active member of the school’s competition math team and violinist, will attend Princeton University in the fall, where he plans to continue his studies in mathematics. He sent his class off with a final speech at their commencement, held Friday, June 13 at Mennen Arena.