Submitted by Matt Petitjean The Storm Before the Parade We were all set for another Chatham Independence Day parade. The truck was washed. The tables were set, the tents were up, and the spread—fresh pastries, fruit, and piping hot coffee—was ready to go. Late in the afternoon, I made a few final calls to members to lock in our logistics. Everything was running like clockwork. Then, the sky turned an ominous dark. A low rumble of thunder rattled in the…
Since 1952 the Chatham Borough Fourth of July celebration has been sponsored by the Chatham Borough Fire Department. The event gives the community the American “hometown” feeling and has come to symbolize what life is like in small town USA. Borough residents line up chairs along the route days ahead of time for this annual parade. A Perfect Day for a Parade! Mother Nature truly smiled on us this year! The weather was absolutely ideal for our classic Model As…
A great time was had by all who participated in the Denville Holiday parade on Saturday, Nov. 30th. Ten members came out for lunch that was put together by Tina with the help of some of the other ladies who brought delicious salads and of course Nicky brought dessert. Matt Petitjean and Dave Andreasen were followed all the way from Florham Park to my house by a young man in his own car. Upon their arrival at my house he…