Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

973-635-0674

54 Fairmount Avenue 
Chatham, NJ 07928

health department 

Health DEPARTMENT

Chatham Borough is contracted with the  Westfield Regional Health Department  for all Health Services.

Health services in Chatham Borough are conducted under the direction of the Board of Health. Six members are appointed to serve 3-year terms and two alternate members are appointed to serve 2-year terms. Appointments to the Board of Health are made the Mayor upon advice and consent of the Council.  Click here to view Board of Health Agendas and Minutes. Board of Health meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at Town Hall at 7:00p.m. 

 Contact information

 Westfield Staff Directory
Megan Avallone Health Officer mavallone@westfieldnj.gov
Nicole Rondon, Assistant Health Officer rondonn@westfieldnj.gov 
(908) 789-4070, Ext. 4073
Bridget Colendenski Public Health Nurse bridgetc@westfieldnj.gov
(908) 789-4070, Ext. 4472
Amy Lewis Health Educator alewis@westfieldnj.gov
(908) 789-4070, Ext. 4080
Beau Preston Health Inspector bpreston@westfieldnj.gov       
(908) 789-4070, Ext. 4090

 

Animal Control: 908-722-1271

Chatham Borough Staff Directory 

Melanie Politi, Board Secretary mpoliti@chathamborough.org    
(973) 701-6824
Borough Clerk's Office  - Health Licensing & Permits - Hillary Singer
973-635-0674 ext 210 clerkadmin@chathamborough.org 
Animal Licensing - Cheri Morris cmorris@chathamborough.org 973-635-0674 ext 214 


Retail Food Inspections

Inspections of retail food establishments are conducted on a semi-annual basis. The inspections are to determine compliance with Chapter 24 of the New Jersey State Sanitary Code, as well as with local ordinances and regulations.

Rating Categories

Based upon the inspection a posting is given to the facility in one of the following categories

  • Satisfactory Rating (white placard with black border) - The issuance of a Satisfactory posting reflects overall compliance with sanitary regulations and the existence of only minor violations needing to be addressed by the next annual inspection.
  • Conditionally Satisfactory Rating (yellow placard) - A Conditionally Satisfactory posting is given when an establishment contains violations of a nature not deemed to be an immediate threat to health. The establishment is given a maximum period of thirty days to address the violations and is subject to a re-inspection to determine if compliance has been met.
  • Unsatisfactory Rating (red placard) - The issuance of an Unsatisfactory rating denotes violations deemed to be and immediate threat to public health. The establishment is requested to voluntarily close to immediately address the violations. If the establishment refuses to comply, immediate court action is initiated to close the establishment until all violations have been corrected.

Investigations are conducted relating to reports of food-borne illnesses and general food complaints.

Rabies Vaccinations valid through November 1, 2024 are required to license your pets! There are many FREE Rabies clinics throughout Morris County.

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Upcoming Board of Health Meetings

11 Apr
Board of Health
Date 04.11.2024 7:00 pm
9 May
Board of Health
05.09.2024 7:00 pm
13 Jun
Board of Health
06.13.2024 7:00 pm
12 Sep
Board of Health
09.12.2024 7:00 pm
10 Oct
Board of Health
10.10.2024 7:00 pm