MORRIS COUNTY — Accelerated Admission and Registration Days are being held at County College of Morris (CCM) to help students complete the admissions process, receive advisement, and register for classes in a single day! Our Admissions, Student Success, & Workforce Development teams will be available to assist and expedite this process on August 5, 12, and 19, from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m.; walk-in, no registration is required. The Admissions Office is in the Student Community Center, near Parking Lot 6, on CCM’s campus, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph.

Anyone who has already applied to the college but has not fully completed the process or registered for classes is highly encouraged to attend to gain assistance. The Fall Semester begins on Thursday, August 29.

CCM offers more than 100 programs leading to an industry-recognized certificate and/or an associate degree. Classes are offered in three formats: in-person, online, and hybrid, during the day and evening. To see what is available, click here.

The college’s Center for Workforce Development provides opportunities to learn cutting-edge skills and boost marketability, which can help you get a job, get a better job, or do better at your current job!

If you have questions or cannot participate and need an alternate meeting time, call the Admissions Office at (973) 328-5100 or email [email protected].

CCM is a renowned institution of higher learning known for its commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. Payscale ranks CCM #1 among the best community colleges in NJ by salary potential, and it is the best community college in New Jersey according to Best Accredited Colleges. Intelligent included CCM in its list of the Top 5 Best Community Colleges in the state and Best for Transfer Students in NJ. Among other accolades, many of the college’s associate degree programs have earned recognition at the national, regional, and state levels. Visit www.ccm.edu to learn more.

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Chief Thomas Miller of the Chatham Township Police Department confirmed the sentencing of Nafis H. Wiggins, 26, of Newark, in connection with a December 2023 arrest in Chatham Township.

On August 1, 2024, the Honorable Claudia Jones, J.S.C. imposed an aggregate sentence of ten years in New Jersey State Prison. Wiggins must also register according to Megan’s Law and be subject to Parole Supervision for Life. On March 1, 2024, Wiggins had previously entered guilty pleas to two counts of second-degree Luring and one count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute.

Between August 1 and September 28, 2023, Wiggins (age 25 at the time) provided narcotics to two victims, ages 14 and 15, in exchange for sexual favors, recruiting and luring the minors via text messages. On several occasions, Wiggins met with the victims at locations in Chatham Township and Chatham Borough and transported the victims in his vehicle to more secluded areas to engage in drug use and sexual activity. At the time of his arrest on December 19, 2023, at Cougar Field in Chatham Township, Wiggins was found to have CDS.  Under the Criminal Justice Reform Act, Wiggins was detained in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending the case outcome.

Prosecutor Carroll would like to thank and acknowledge the agencies that participated in the investigation that led to the successful prosecution, including the Chatham Township Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit.

MORRIS COUNTY — On Wednesday, Student interns had the opportunity to discuss addiction in New Jersey, family unification, and legislative solutions to the state’s affordability crisis at a roundtable hosted by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn at her office in Chester

“New Jersey needs a fresh perspective, which is exactly what these dynamic and engaging young people delivered. They deserve to have their voices heard, and I am honored to provide that forum,” Dunn (R-Morris) said.

Dunn invited her legislative interns and young people with Jersey 1st, a grassroots conservative advocacy group, to present policy proposals and ideas aimed at keeping young people in the state, as well as addressing addiction and its impact on families.

“Engaging in meaningful dialogue with the next generation can help lawmakers develop policies that resonate with other young people. This is a worthwhile exercise for every elected official and students interested in civics,” Dunn added. “I’m encouraged there are so many talented students who are stepping up to the plate to address the issues of today and preparing to play a larger role in the future of New Jersey.”

Student participants researched Gen Z’s ability to pay for college and buy a home in New Jersey. They looked at ways to make living more affordable for their generation by cutting certain taxes, creating long-term employment opportunities, and improving transportation. They also discovered that more than half the state’s children removed from their homes because of substance use disorder are under the age of 1, and examined policies that support family unification. 

“I am committed to lifting up this next generation. I’ve also gained a better understanding of how to do that, thanks to their insights. I hope they step away from this with a greater appreciation for public service and a deeper sense of purpose,” Dunn said. 

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