Guide Me Home to Chatham, NJ

Looking for delicious Jersey Fresh produce? Check out these great local farmers markets. You can enjoy Jersey fresh foods from Tuesday through Sunday in the following towns, or search the New Jersey Farmers Market Directory for a farm market near you.

Tuesdays:

Millburn/Short Hills Farmers Market

Runs: June 14 until October 25, 2011

Time: 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.

Place: Municipal Lot # 1 corner of Main and Essex Street.

Thursdays:

Madison Farmers Market

Runs: June 23 until October 29, 2011

Time: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Place: Waverly Place off Main Street

Saturdays:

Chatham Farmers Market

Runs: June 25 until November 19, 2011

Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Place: Railroad Plaza South off Fairmont Ave.

Sundays:

Summit Farmers Market

Runs: June 5 until November 20, 2011

Time: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Place: Park and Shop Lot #2 Maple and Deforest Avenue.

Posted by:  Lois Olmstead

Even though we’ve had the hottest summer in recent memory, I still love the summer time. I love the way the shade trees line the streets. I love the sound of kids at the pool. It seems like endless enjoyment can be had just jumping into the pool, swimming, and playing Marco Polo for hours.

I love the smell and freshness of a summer day, garden’s in full bloom, fresh cut grass, butterfly bushes covered with swallowtails, and darting hummingbirds. Our area towns; Madison, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Summit, Harding Township and Bernardsville are all well situated for a quick getaway or vacation.  There are many pools, parks and golf clubs in these areas to enjoy as well.

In other parts of our area, the Jersey shore beckons to the south, or the great city of Philadelphia, home of the Phillies. North in the Bronx, you will find the Yankees, the famous Bronx Zoo, the Catskill Mountains and destinations in New England. The east will take you to New York City, Long Island beaches and the Mets. West on Route 80 offers great rafting and wonderful Pocono Mountain destinations.
 

Barbecue’s, baseball, ice cream and movies also remind me of summer. A little closer to home is the Somerset Patriots minor league baseball stadium.

There is no greater summer pleasure than relaxing in a special spot to read a book. While most students have summer reading lists, a host of titles may be found at your local library. Why not ‘check out’ the Madison, Harding, Summit and Chatham libraries.

Posted by:  Lois Olmstead