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Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Honors Capt. Ortiz and Sgt. Buchalski Upon Their Retirements

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Frank Cahill
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Capt. Joseph Costello, Deputy Chief Jan-Michael Monrad, Chief Robert McNally, Capt. Stephen Ortiz, Sgt. Janine Buchalski, Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Capt. Mark Castellano, and Capt. Steven Brylinski.

MORRIS COUNTY — Captain Stephen Ortiz and Sergeant Janine Buchalski have announced their retirement from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally honored the outgoing Captain and Sergeant for their outstanding service and expressed their gratitude to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office on their last day.

Capt. Stephen Ortiz, Prosecutor Robert Carroll, and Chief Robert McNally.

Captain Ortiz is retiring after 20 years with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, having joined the agency in August 2004, when he was hired as a Detective. Before joining the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Captain Ortiz worked as a Sheriff’s Officer in Union County and as a Special Agent in the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation. During his tenure with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Captain Ortiz has served in the Financial Crimes, Insurance Fraud, Fire/Environmental, Internal Affairs, Domestic Violence, and Juvenile/Missing Persons units. He has also been a member of the Intelligence Crime Task Force, the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Task Force, and the Morris County Rapid Deployment Team. He was promoted to the rank of Captain in May 2019.

Sgt. Janine Buchalski, Prosecutor Robert Carroll, and Chief Robert McNally.

Sergeant Buchalski is also retiring after 20 years with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, having first joined the MCPO as a victim advocate in 2004. In 2008, she was promoted to the rank of detective and during that time, assigned to the General Investigations, On-Call Missing Persons, Domestic Violence and the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Units. In 2012, she joined the Division of Criminal Justice, where she was assigned to the Government Corruption Bureau. In 2015, Sergeant Buchalski joined the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation as a special agent. She returned to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in 2017, and was assigned to the Professional Standards Unit, where she was promoted to detective supervisor in 2020. She was then promoted to the rank of sergeant in June 2021 of the Professional Standards, Financial and Arson/Environmental Units. She most recently served in the Domestic Violence and Juvenile/Missing Persons units. She is the first female Morris County Prosecutor’s Office fire investigator. Sergeant Buchalski has been recognized by the Morris County Detective’s Association and was a classroom, firearms, defensive tactics and physical training instructor.

Prosecutor Carroll expressed his appreciation and said, “Captain Ortiz and Sergeant Buchalski have been dedicated members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for two decades. Capt. Ortiz’s performance and experience in multiple sensitive MCPO units enabled his achieving promotion to the leadership position of Captain of County Detectives. Having begun her law enforcement career serving victims as an advocate, the investigative skills Sergeant Buchalski acquired continue to put victims first through the successful prosecution of numerous cases.

As you both embark on this well-earned next chapter in your lives, I and your colleagues of the MCPO extend our deepest gratitude and admiration to you for your years of exemplary service.”

First United Methodist Church of Dover: A Community Pillar Says Goodbye

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The First United Methodist Church of Dover was located at 41 East Blackwell Street.

DOVER — The First United Methodist Church of Dover has officially closed, with its final service held on December 29, 2024. Established 186 years ago in 1838, the church has been a significant part of the Dover community.

The decision to close the church was made by the Bishop and the Methodist Conference, rather than the congregation itself. While the closure has saddened the church members, they hold dear the many cherished memories of their contributions to Dover and the surrounding towns.

The congregation expresses heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported the church throughout its long and meaningful history.

The First United Methodist Church of Dover was located at 41 East Blackwell Street.

DOVER — La Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de Dover ha cerrado oficialmente, celebrando su último servicio el 29 de diciembre de 2024. Fundada hace 186 años, en 1838, la iglesia ha sido una parte significativa de la comunidad de Dover.

La decisión de cerrar la iglesia fue tomada por el Obispo y la Conferencia Metodista, en lugar de la propia congregación. Aunque el cierre ha entristecido a los miembros de la iglesia, ellos atesoran los muchos recuerdos preciados de sus contribuciones a Dover y a las ciudades vecinas.

La congregación expresa su más sincera gratitud a todos aquellos que han apoyado a la iglesia a lo largo de su larga y significativa historia.

La Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de Dover estaba ubicada en el 41 de East Blackwell Street.

Hanover Township Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher’s 2025 Re-Organization Remarks

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Hanover Township Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher

HANOVER — Thank you very much everyone for being here with us tonight and Happy New Year!

I would like to begin by congratulating John Ferramosca on another very successful campaign to continue to serve on the Hanover Township Committee for 3 more years. It is an honor to serve with you John on this governing body. Thank you and thank you for your continued service.

I would also like to thank the entire Township Committee for what I believe was another very productive year. Together we had quite a few accomplishments this year which are being noticed and enjoyed by our residents and neighboring municipalities.

I would like to thank our entire Municipal workforce, everyone on our professional staff, every single person that volunteers, anyone on our Boards, Councils, Commissions, or Committees, all of the people that serve tirelessly with all of our organized sports, our scouts and of course, thank you to our Knights of Columbus and all of our houses of worship.

I would like to thank Joe Giorgio/James Brown – The hardest working man in show business – Joe is the hardest working man in Hanover Township. 

I would like to thank Krista DiGiorgio, Linda DiArchangel, Bill Byrne, Brian Foran, Brian DiPrimo, Tom Quirk, Denise Brennan, and Sean Donlon for all your hard work.

A very special thank you to Fred Semrau. You are not only my brother, but you are also Hanover Township’s brother. You are phenomenal.

In the Re-Organization meetings of 2023 and 2024, we began to discuss utilizing new strategies and structures in order to produce on an even higher level for the benefit all our residents of Hanover Township by using every single resource available.

We worked on and began to implement new, more aggressive strategies almost immediately, so at this time, I would like to run through some of our initiatives that have been very successful, especially in the last 12 to 18 months.

  1. The TAPinto Hanover Township, which in less than two years is the second most popular and read TAPinto in Morris County.
  • We created “Ask Your Governing Body”.  This is any question, anytime, today we believe is more important than ever to be available in as many ways as possible to all of the people that we represent

Year 2 of our official Hanover Township Facebook and Instagram pages are also a very big help to get accurate information out to our residents in real-time.

We are constantly working to better communicate with all of our professionals and any developer interested in becoming part of our community. We have been bringing in the absolute best professional services to work alongside our in-house staff, specifically to move projects along at a much more acceptable pace and to also take on and complete some projects entirely. I believe everyone can see the benefit of this practice.

I’ve said and began to practice aggressively once the legal back and forth takes place regarding zones and zone changes, and we have to dust ourselves off and work together to make it much less likely to have stalled construction projects, piles of dirt and rock that look awful and have no tax benefit to off-set the costs of running Hanover Township on at least an acceptable level.

Please take a look at some of the re-development construction that is taking place right now. Please know there is an incredible number of meetings, phone calls, hard work and discussions long before a written proposal goes to our professional team and from there to the Planning Board. We are working to make Hanover Township much more competitive while at the same time maintaining what we all love about HT.

In 2023 into 2024, we’ve called in and spent countless hours dealing with property owners, architects, development companies, our municipal professionals and of course Joe Giorgio and our municipal attorney Fred Semrau to work together to turn these piles of dirt and rock into beautiful businesses that we can shop in, enjoy and generate much needed tax revenue for HT.

The Former Morris County Mall

Pine Plaza

Chimney Rock

Molly Malones

Drive throughs

Signage

South Jefferson

We are also working to understand the best way to re-purpose outdated industrial areas, office buildings, and other areas that currently have outdated zoning. What we can do to create business friendly zoning to gain additional ratables while maintaining the look and feel of the township we all call home.

A perfect example is the former Morris County Mall which was zoned for a shopping center in 1971. Once that came to my attention, I immediately got on the phone with my colleagues and that zone was changed in record time. Look at that property today.

As a musician and “not being an athlete” I often refer to “Ensemble play”, or collaboration rather than teamwork but it’s the exact same principle, more and more we work to lean on each other’s strengths, and try to push in the same direction rather than towards one another.

We see through everyday practice; that this theory has incredible benefits. We have been using it more and more in Hanover Township, I believe we can see and feel true progress.  

This concept and structure when applied on a regional approach has already enabled us to take on serious issues that involve Hanover Township and our surrounding municipalities with very good results.

To list a few very good examples we created and in 2024 made much stronger very aggressive regional partnerships to better understand and help people in need, especially in the areas of Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, and Mental Health we have had and scheduled on a regular basis Mental Health Symposiums. We just hosted several very successful events here and we are now partnering with municipalities throughout North Jersey to host these types of programs for more and more people.

We are confident these efforts have helped thousands and thousands of people, and this Coalition of Wonderful People has been recognized by the State of New Jersey as a recipient of the Jefferson Award by the Governor of New Jersey.

This type of collaboration is more and more important due to the fact that we are still seeing the adverse effects of people being isolated for so long due to the Covid-19 crisis, especially our youngsters and our senior citizens. We are just beginning to understand the emotional toll this has taken on so many people.  So, it’s truly a blessing for all of us to be able to work with such wonderful selfless people and organizations. The partnership we now have with The Mental Health Association is worth its weight in gold. Thank you to The Mental Health Association. We love you guys.

The partnership we also have with Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office is a true gift from God. Thank you, Sheriff, you know how much we all appreciate you and your great work.

Another example of this type of outreach, that several of us worked very hard to create – The Whippany/Passaic River Flood Remediation Task Force.

We worked with and created a six-municipality legal shared service agreement with Hanover Township which is the lead agency with several top experts to do a realistic analysis of the Whippany River from Morristown to 280 and the Passaic River from Chatham to Eagle Rock Avenue in East Hanover.

We initially identified 6 to 7 areas that are critical and need to be addressed if we truly expect to remediate any of our flooding issues. We have now identified 6 to 8 more and have a field visit scheduled with our team, Colliers and the USDA. Also included in this analysis were hard recommendations, and a sliding chart of potential costs. Needless to say this is big money that we do not have.

Update: We now have the money!

$2 million dollars and $1.2 million towards The Army Corp of Engineers

USDA Colliers 6 spots

6 to 8 additional spots

Awarded the contract

Going in the water within 10 days and very soon going to announce the specifics of a major 5 municipality river cleanup for this spring involving many, many volunteers and professionals 

This will at least get us started on this major long overdue infrastructure improvement, and this is just the beginning.

$3.2 million dollars is real money and will benefit Hanover Township immensely!

That is an example of a new partnership with Hanover Township, East Hanover, Florham Park, Morristown, Morris Plains, Morris Township, and Parsippany.

These types of relationships and partnerships can only be built on Trust and Respect which I believe must be earned, and Hanover Township is trusted and respected. This type of structure enables us to combine our resources in a much more focused and aggressive manner, working with the best people, which will better assure a positive result.

Just a few additional highlights that haven’t been touched on:

You’ll see on Township Committee assignments, that there is a newer detail that Committeeman Brian Cahill is taking the lead on, that is HR Succession. This is a new structure we have put in place to better prepare Hanover Township for the future, on the professional side.

Periodically we all joke about how fast times goes, but it does, and another goal we all share is we want to leave HT in a better place and leave as little to chance as possible.

An additional succession plan has been launched that seems to be working very well is a major outreach to encourage more and more of our residents to get more involved in any of our boards, committees, councils or commissions.

The goal is once again to encourage the best available people to work together to create new solutions to new problems, not to mention new solutions to older problems. This initiative would hopefully bring in new eyes, ears, and ideas.

Just a few more highlights from 2024 that are important:  

Whippany River Flood Remediation Strike Force in Total = $3.2 Million Dollars

HT has a seat on The Morris County Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board

Hanover Township currently has an officer on The Morris County League of Municipalities Executive Board and HT will have one of the six positions on a League of Municipalities subcommittee to better understand and fight some of the very unfair state mandates of the fair share housing laws.

A few highlights from the Hanover Township Wellness Campaign

End of Year Report 2024 Mayor’s Wellness

Activities

Heart Healthy Luncheon                                         75 participants

Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance                               200 participants

Let’s Improve Balance                                            36 participants

Introduction to Acupuncture                                   19 participants

Distracted & Impaired Driving                                110 participants

Healthy Sleeping Workshop                                   27 participants

Mindfulness Meditation                                           32 participants

Hope One Narcan Training                                    29 participants

Kicking It Together                                                   31 participants

At the Volunteer’s Recognition Reception, 3 awards were given on behalf of the Hanover Township Committee and Mayors Wellness Campaign:

Lifetime Achievement Award:          Howie Olsen

Community Star Award:                   Raymond Burkhardt

Community Star Award:                   Margaret Wainscott

Hanover Township Designated: Healthy Town to Watch

To conclude my comments for tonight, I want to Thank all of the Hanover Township residents for the honor of serving on your Governing Body. 

I also want to use this platform to officially announce I will be seeking re-election for the Hanover Township Committee this upcoming Spring of 2025. I hope I have earned your trust and support in my tenure; I will have much more information available shortly. Thank you again for your continued support and partnership. 

Ronald Francioli cautiously discussed also running for re-election this Spring of 2025. For the record, Ron has been an incredible public servant, and we are actively encouraging Ron to run for one more term in 2025. Hopefully Ron will have an official statement shortly. 

Thank you very much again for placing your confidence and trust in me to serve on your Township Committee and God please continue to Bless Hanover Township.

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Announces Summer Camp Registration Opens January 6!

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MOUNTAIN LAKES – Mark your calendars! Starting Monday, January 6, at 10:00 a.m., registration for the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Summer Camp officially opens—online only! This year’s camp promises an unforgettable experience where children can Discover, Explore, and Thrive.

The camp offers 2-week sessions running from June 23 to August 15, open to all children in grades 1 through 7. Campers will enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including Theme Days, Off-Site Adventures, and a Camp Carnival, ensuring each day is filled with fun and memorable experiences.

In addition to the traditional camp, the Y is proud to offer Specialty Camps, such as:

  • Esports Camp for gaming enthusiasts
  • Travel Sports Camp for young athletes
  • Camp Academy for kids eager to combine fun with learning

The YMCA is also committed to inclusivity, providing an inclusive camp option to meet the needs of all children.

Detailed information, including pricing, can be found on our website. Financial assistance is available through scholarships for families in need, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to enjoy a meaningful summer camp experience.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to create lasting memories for your child. Spaces fill quickly, so be ready to register online on January 6!

For more information, please visit our website Summer Camp – Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

Dover Councilman Charged with Criminal Coercion

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Frank Cahill
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Former Dover Councilman Sergio Rodriguez

DOVER — Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally confirmed that Sergio Rodriguez, 29, of Dover, has been charged with criminal coercion, a crime of the fourth degree, following an investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Rodriguez, who is a member of the Town of Dover Council, is alleged to have identified himself as a public official to intimidate a liquor store owner and employee into ceasing the sales of alcohol to specific individuals. Rodriguez is alleged to have entered the Dover Liquors on October 25, 2024, informing an employee that the store’s liquor license would not be renewed if they continued to sell alcohol to individuals seen drinking in a nearby courtyard. The business owner spoke to Rodriguez at a later time, and during that conversation, Rodriguez allegedly reiterated that he was a councilman and could prevent the renewal of their liquor license if the owner did not comply with his demands.

“I have no comment at this time, but I do hope this case is reported in its entirety, including its resolution, rather than only covering the allegations against me,” said Sergio Rodriquez.

On January 2, 2025, Rodriguez was charged with one count of fourth-degree criminal coercion, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:13-5, by way of a summons complaint. He was processed and released pending a court appearance. In accordance with state law, the defendant’s arrest photograph will not be released. 

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite these accusations, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Dover Honors Detective Juan Concepcion as 2024 Officer of the Year

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Frank Cahill
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Town of Dover Mayor James Dodd, Detective Juan Concepcion, and Chief Delaney celebrate Detective Concepcion's recognition as 2024 Officer of the Year for his outstanding service and dedication.

DOVER — Town of Dover Mayor James Dodd and Chief Delaney proudly presented the 2024 Officer of the Year award to Detective Juan Concepcion, recognizing his exceptional dedication and commitment to duty.

Chosen by his peers and supervisors, Detective Concepcion excelled in the Detective Bureau, resolving high-profile cases and delivering justice for victims. Congratulations to Detective Concepcion on this well-deserved honor!

Charlotte’s Web Honored as Dover’s Business of the Year

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Sal and Charlotte Monteleone of Charlotte’s Web received "Business of the Year Award"

DOVER — Mayor James Dodd presented the Town of Dover’s Business of the Year award to Sal and Charlotte Monteleone of Charlotte’s Web.

After over 43 years of serving delicious food, offering personable service, and actively supporting the Dover community, Mayor Dodd praised Charlotte’s Web as a “local gem.” Charlotte expressed her astonishment and joy at receiving the honor, while Sal shared heartfelt gratitude, attributing their success to their employees’ unwavering loyalty and dedication. “We couldn’t have survived the challenges of road closures, construction, and COVID without our incredible staff,” Sal said.

The couple also thanked the Town of Dover for their continued support and recognition.

Charlotte’s Web is located at 39 West Clinton Street.

Decades of Dedication: Charlotte’s Web Earns Top Recognition in Dover

Morris County Board of County Commissioners to Hold Annual Reorganization Meeting

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Frank Cahill
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Morris County Commissioner Tayfun Selen

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will convene for its annual reorganization meeting on Friday, January 3, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting, open to the public, will take place on the fifth floor of the Administration and Records Building, located at 10 Court Street, Morristown. For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be accessible online via WebEx.

During the meeting, Commissioner Tayfun Selen is anticipated to assume the role of board director, succeeding Christine Myers. Commissioner Stephen Shaw will continue serving as deputy director. Additionally, Commissioners Stephen H. Shaw, John Krickus, and Deborah Smith, all re-elected in November, will take their oaths of office for new three-year terms. Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling will also be sworn in for her second five-year term.

Commissioner Profiles:

  • Stephen H. Shaw: Entering his third term, Shaw is a former mayor and 12-year council member in Mountain Lakes. He represents Morris County on the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), where he was elected secretary of the NJTPA Board of Trustees in 2024.
  • John Krickus: A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former mayor of Washington Township, Krickus begins his fourth term on the board. He has also served as board director during his tenure.
  • Deborah Smith: First elected in 2016, Smith is starting her fourth term. She previously served as council president in Denville and led the Board of Commissioners as director during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

About the Board:

The seven-member Board of County Commissioners oversees policies and operations across six departments: Employee Resources, Finance, Human Services, Law & Public Safety, Public Works, and Information Technology. Commissioners are elected at-large for staggered three-year terms and act as liaisons to specific departments and functions. Day-to-day operations are managed by County Administrator Deena Leary.

The board’s responsibilities include state-mandated functions, such as managing court facilities, law enforcement, welfare programs, and infrastructure, as well as optional services aimed at enhancing cost efficiency and improving the quality of life for Morris County residents.

For more information about the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, click here.

Join Jump! Immersion School’s Open House: A Gateway to Language and Learning

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Frank Cahill
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Join Jump! Immersion School’s Open House: A Gateway to Language and Learning

EAST HANOVER — Jump! Immersion School, a premier private day school specializing in bilingual education, is hosting its highly anticipated January Open House on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event, held at 316 Ridgedale Avenue, offers parents and prospective students a glimpse into the school’s unique programs and vibrant learning environment.

Jump! Immersion School provides an innovative bilingual education in English and Spanish or English and Mandarin for children from Preschool (ages 2.5 and up) through 6th Grade. With a strong foundation of academic excellence, the school inspires confident, curious, and globally minded learners.

At the Open House, attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Meet the school’s Leadership Team and learn about their vision for bilingual education.
  • Explore the renowned Spanish and Mandarin bilingual programs, tailored to immerse young learners in language and culture.
  • Tour the school’s colorful classrooms, designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and curiosity.
  • Ask questions about the curriculum, admissions process, or anything else they may need to know.

With the 2025–2026 school year on the horizon, Jump! Immersion School encourages families to enroll early to secure their spot and avoid being placed on the waitlist.

“This Open House is a wonderful opportunity for families to experience firsthand what makes Jump! Immersion School unique,” said a representative from the school. “We are committed to nurturing students’ linguistic and academic abilities while fostering their confidence and love for learning.”

Jump! Immersion School has built a reputation for excellence in bilingual education, equipping students with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.

For more information about the January Open House or Jump! Immersion School’s programs, visit the school’s website or contact their admissions office.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: 316 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover

Discover how Jump! Immersion School can help your child become a confident, bilingual learner ready to embrace a bright future.

State Senator Anthony Bucco, Jr. Installs New Leadership for Morris County Young Republicans

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Newly elected officers of the Morris County Young Republicans: Jake Dickenson (Secretary), Bradley Chalupski (Treasurer), Chris Ilic (Chairman), Robert Quinn (Vice Chairman), Angela Cantore (State Committeewoman), and Nicholas Niemczyk (State Committeeman).

MORRIS COUNTY — State Senator Anthony Bucco, Jr. installed the Morris County Young Republicans’ newly elected officers: Chris Ilic (Chairman), Robert Quinn (Vice Chairman), Bradley Chalupski (Treasurer), Jake Dickenson (Secretary), Nicholas Niemczyk (State Committeeman), and Angela Cantore (State Committeewoman) at the Tuscany Villa Ristorante.

The Morris County Young Republicans, a branch of the New Jersey Young Republican Federation, brings together Republicans aged 18 to 40 who reside in Morris County.

Christopher Ilic, 18, of Boonton Township, a student at Mountain Lakes High School, was recently sworn in as the Chair of the Morris County Young Republicans. He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the New Jersey High School Republicans.

Chris is focused on ensuring the proper infrastructure is in place to engage and win over young voters ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial race. He expressed optimism about the party’s prospects, stating, “I like our chances going into the gubernatorial election. 2021 and 2024 were both in single digits in the Garden State. I believe we can close the gap and flip the governorship come 2025.”

Robert Quinn, 26, of Lake Hiawatha, is a Montclair State University Class of 2023 graduate with a degree in Political Science. He currently serves as a Legislative Aide to Assemblyman Jay Webber and was installed as Vice Chairman of the Morris County Young Republicans.

Bradley Chalupski, 40, of Rockaway Township, graduated from Seton Hall School of Law with a background in law, marketing, and communications. Recently sworn in as Treasurer of the Morris County Young Republicans, Bradley is passionate about strengthening the Republican Party in Morris County, stating, “I’m excited to help build a strong Republican Party in Morris County.”

Jake Dickenson, 23, of Morristown, is currently studying at Rutgers Law. He aspires to become a member of the New Jersey Bar and aims to be the first lawyer in his family. Jake is eager to contribute meaningfully to the community and the Young Republicans, saying, “I look forward to contributing meaningfully to the community and the Young Republicans.” Jake was sworn in as the new Secretary.

Angela Cantore, 33, from Butler, was sworn in as State Committeewoman. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management from the Rutgers Business School and brings over seven years of corporate experience, excelling in business planning for prestigious companies. Driven by a lifelong passion for law, Angela made the bold decision to transition from a business career to a legal one. She earned a Paralegal certification from Boston University and most recently served as a Court Clerk for Wayne Township.

An aspiring law school student, Angela’s ultimate goal is to build a career in politics and/or constitutional law, combining her diverse expertise with her dedication to making a meaningful impact in the legal and political arenas.

State Senator Anthony Bucco, Jr. installed the Morris County Young Republicans’ newly elected officers

Quinn said, “I’m looking forward to growing the grassroots of our party together and welcoming in the next generation of Republicans.”

Nicholas Niemczyk, 22, is a Senior at the Catholic University of America, majoring in Political Science. He is currently an intern to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-01) and interned with five other Members of Congress besides him.

Niemczyk said “As I take on the role of State Committeeman for the Morris County Young Republicans, my primary goal is to empower and engage the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our party and our state. Looking towards 2025, I am committed to fostering a strong, unified voice for young conservatives throughout New Jersey. We will continue to focus on building a strong network of young Republicans, driving grassroots involvement, and creating opportunities for young leaders to impact every level of government.”

Outgoing Chairman Chris Paz shares valuable pointers with incoming Chairman Chris Ilic as he prepares to take on his new role leading the Morris County Young Republicans.

“We must unite to strengthen our state party and make a lasting impact in local, state, and national elections. Additionally, I hope to encourage young voters to get involved in the political process, advocate for the values we hold as conservatives, and prepare the next generation of Republican leaders who will continue to push for a prosperous, secure, and free future for all New Jerseyans,” said Niemczyk.

Attendees at the event included State Senator Anthony Bucco, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Long Hill Township Mayor Guy Piserchia, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Morris County Republican Committeeman Larry Casha, Chair of the Morris County Women’s Republican Club Debbie Casha, and Aaron Oliver, among other distinguished guests.

The Morris County Young Republicans (MCYRs) is a political organization that brings together young professionals, students, and politically active individuals who share an interest in Republican values and principles. The group serves as a networking and advocacy platform for young Republicans in Morris County.

Who Can Join?

The Morris County Young Republicans actively supports the Republican Party at the local, state, and national levels and is committed to ensuring the party’s continued strength for future generations. Founded in the early 1980s by Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll, the organization boasts a history of notable leadership, including past chairs such as Freeholder Doug Cabana and Morris Township Committeeman Bruce Sisler. It is a way to cultivate leadership skills, gain political experience, and influence the direction of the Republican Party at the local and state levels.

To contact Morris County Young Republicans email: [email protected] or Phone (973) 998-4955.

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