DOVER — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, and Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney announce the implementation of a joint Driving While Intoxicated checkpoint in Dover beginning in December.
Law enforcement personnel from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Dover Police Department will be conducting the checkpoint. DWI checkpoints are funded by grants received by the Prosecutor’s Office from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct checkpoints in conjunction with municipal police departments throughout Morris County.
The grant is in effect until the end of September 2023.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has coordinated sobriety checks in the past throughout various municipalities in Morris County and will continue to do so in the future with advance public notice.
Regrettably, impaired, and drunk driving continues to pose a serious threat and harm to our citizens and now, co-joined with all too many cases of distracted driving because of cell phones, these types of operations to deter such behavior remain useful and necessary to protect the public.
Woodam Korean BBQ is located at 650 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains
MORRIS PLAINS — There is a new player in the downtown Morris Plains dining scene, and it’s certainly a winner. This past September 10th Woodam Korean BBQ opened its doors to the public with a grand opening celebration. The restaurant is located at 650 Speedwell Avenue, a few doors down from the iconic Arthur’s Tavern. The building had been dormant for the past ten years, previously the home of Cocoa Pazzo. During the past couple of years, I have had the privilege to visit a couple of outstanding Korean BBQ venues in the Parsippany area and I was anxious to check out this newest addition to what has become one of my favorite culinary treats.
My usual group of hungry epicures and I arrived at Woodam BBQ, an appealing, aesthetically pleasing colonial revival style building, in a busy, vibrant downtown neighborhood. An attractive two-story brick structure, with multiple, stylishly large, white wooden framed arched windows, decorative dental molding, ornate metal gratings, and symmetrical columns supporting an overhanging canopy. Architecturally beautiful building, and one that clearly reflects an equally impressive interior design.
Yook Ke Jang
Being the first from my group to arrive, I was warmly greeted by the smiling, pleasant, and genial David Oh, one of the co-owners of Woodam BBQ. Mr. Oh, who insisted I call him David, showed me to a comfortably situated table, sharply appointed along with the appropriate chopsticks, sealed in a paper wrapper displaying the restaurant’s name. As my group arrived a few minutes later, our personable, helpful, and friendly server, Suany, expeditiously addressed our needs. Water, menus, and wine glasses immediately appeared, and wine was uncorked. Both Mr. Oh and Suany could not have been more attentive or professional making sure we were comfortable, and any questions we had about the menu politely answered.
Patrick Minutillo
While the group perused the menu, it gave me the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the restaurant. The décor was a tasteful blending of an older, more traditional Asian ambiance mixed in with a modern, upscale vibe. The soft cream-colored walls, adorned with tasteful Asian artifacts, were offset by the hues of the soft and comfortable chocolate brown paneling, wood beam floor, and ceiling tiles. The high vaulted ceilings, with a modernistic lighted globe hanging from the rafters, are an impressive feature. The room is bright, airy, and comfortably lit by the floor-to-ceiling windows, which perfectly accentuate the rest of the dining area, which can seat 80 guests. The atmosphere is sophisticated and elegant, yet casual, comfortable, and homey. Assorted Asian artifacts, such as assorted statues of Buddha, teapots, and artwork are carefully and tastefully placed throughout the room, along with calming, live potted, and flowering plants, which are all nurtured by the restaurant staff. The meticulous attention given to even the smallest detail was evident and brilliantly done.
There is a 12-seat standalone bar at the rear of the houseChopsticks, sealed in a paper wrapper display the restaurant’s name, Woodam Korean BBQ
Granite-topped tables, each equipped with a flaming, smokeless grill in the center, are comfortably situated around the room. The polished chocolate brown woodwork, distressed flooring, and cushioned black leather seats help ensure a comfortable and relaxing dining experience. Woodam does not possess a liquor license, and guests are welcome to BYOB; plus, there is a 12-seat standalone bar at the rear of the house, where you can sit, eat, or just relax if you prefer. Interestingly Woodam BBQ does offer wine by the bottle that you can purchase at the restaurant. New Jersey State law now allows restaurants that do not have a liquor license to partner with a New Jersey winery to serve their wines at their restaurant. So, you may still bring along your own bottle, but if you forget or prefer, wines from Villa Milagro Vineyards, a Warren County Vineyard, are available to enjoy with your meal.
David Oh, one of the co-owners of Woodam BBQ
The second floor of the two-storied restaurant offers a private party room that can accommodate 50 guests. The room provides the same polished elegance and aesthetics as downstairs. There is also an elevator available to accommodate guests who may have trouble navigating stairs, as well as restrooms available on each floor.
Our personable, helpful, and friendly server, Suany
While my friends debated over the appetizers, I took the opportunity to chat with both co-owners of Woodam BBQ, David Oh, and Chef Eleazar Martinez (aka Chef Eli). Theirs is a friendship that goes back 23 years, a friendship which brings experience and expertise to this, their newest venture, which is a combination hard to find. David Oh, who has opened about a half dozen restaurants in NYC, claims Woodam BBQ as his first venture into New Jersey. Mr. Oh explained that it was the pandemic that brought himself and Chef Eli together with a vision to open the now-renovated and reimagined Woodam BBQ. As for “Chef Eli” Martinez, he has a storied thirty-year-plus background in the culinary world. Somewhat of a celebrity Chef, he has been noted in such publications as the NY Times, Chicago Tribune, and Forbes. A Honduran native, whose resume includes working at several distinguished Michelin-rated NYC restaurants, including Jean-Georges, Daniel, Bann, and for the past decade, Executive Chef of Woo Lae Oak, in SoHo. Chef Eli’s commitment to his craft is evident, as he even spent time living in Korea to perfect the knowledge and skills that now enable him to create those authentic flavors that are true to traditional Korean cuisine, while still reflecting a modern aesthetic and sensibility. According to their website, Woodam embraces a unique and fresh approach to Korean cuisine by fusing the highest quality traditional and contemporary ingredients to their dishes, and that was obvious in the quality of the dishes we tried.
Korean Fried Chicken
We began this dining adventure with an assortment of shared appetizers. Our apps included Mandu (pan-fried, house-made, beef short rib dumplings), Pa Jun (traditional sizzling pancake, with scallion and mixed peppers), O Jing Aw Ti Kim (tempura calamari, shitake, and chayote, tossed in a sweet and soy glaze), and Korean Fried Chicken (spicy honey chili and sesame, glazed with sweet and sour pickled daikon). All the beautifully plated dishes came with perfect accompanying dipping sauces that further elevated each dish. Every app was perfectly prepared, delicious, and quickly devoured by our group as we discussed our entrée. As I have found typical in this cuisine, the balance of intense flavors and textures hit all the taste receptors; sweet, sour, tangy, umami, and spicy.
Mandu (pan-fried, house-made, beef short rib dumplings)O Jing Aw Ti Kim (tempura calamari, shitake, and chayote, tossed in a sweet and soy glaze)
The diverse menu, included many tempting and expected Korean dishes, including several rice standards, such as Bi Bim Bap (rice topped with carrot, zucchini, spinach, beansprouts, royal fern, daikon, crisp lettuce greens, and spicy gochujang mixed sauce is always a favorite). The selection of mouth-watering traditional entrees, as well as their soups and stews, were also hard to resist, but we agreed to share the traditional Korean Barbecue selections of Kal Bi (sweet and savory boneless beef short ribs) and Sam Gyup Sal (high-quality pork belly – an immensely popular, amazingly delicious Korean dish). All the barbeque entrees come marinated in the restaurant’s signature soy, sesame, and garlic sauce, and are served with fresh lettuce wraps and miso paste, kimchi, shredded pickle daikon, namul with white or brown rice.
Korean Barbeque
The arrival of our Kal bi and Sam Gyup Sal provided us the opportunity to try out Woodam’s tabletop flaming smokeless grills. (No exhaust vents are needed here) If you have not yet tried dining at a Korean Barbeque, you are missing out on a fun and exciting communal dining experience. This is a memorable way for family and/or friends to come together and participate in the cooking and sharing of a meal. And yes, if you prefer the staff will either assist you with the cooking or do it for you. Just relax and enjoy it. With some assistance and advice from our knowledgeable server, Suany, we chose to cook our own healthy (did I mention, Korean food is extremely healthy and nutritious) meats and vegetables.
Savoring our now perfectly cooked meats and veggies, while wrapping them in accompanying crispy lettuce wraps, along with some of that miso paste, kimchi, daikon, namul, and rice, was not only delectable but a truly pleasurable way to enjoy a meal. A burst of flavor in every bite!
We closed out our meal with a nice, enticing, treat of three large scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry) placed atop an ice mold. Perfect ending to a great meal!
We closed out our meal with a nice, enticing, treat of three large scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry) placed atop an ice mold
My recommendation: if you have not yet stopped in at the recently opened Woodam Korean Barbeque, put it on your calendar for the next time you are looking for that special dining experience, or to celebrate that special occasion. I am confident you will have a great time and a great meal. Thank you to Woodam Korean BBQ, Chef Eli, David Oh, and their staff for the cordial hospitality.
Woodam Korean BBQ is located at 650 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains. (973) 330-9112. Menu: www.woodamnj.com. Dine In – Curbside Pickup – No Contact Delivery. Street Parking and Municipal Parking Lot. Elevator Availability. Closed Monday.
BOONTON — Suite Roots’ held a ribbon-cutting grand opening on Sunday, November 13.
The Owner/Creator, Rachael Music, has been a licensed hairstylist since 2008. Her passion for the industry is reflected by her communication, honesty and of course, continued education.
Boonton Council Member Ward 1 Cy Wekilsky, Owner/Creator Suite Roots’ Rachael Music and Boonton Council Member Ward 3 Joseph E. Bock, Jr.
Whether you’re looking for something natural and ‘lived in’ or something bold and bright, she will meticulously do her best to achieve your desired results while keeping your hair in its healthiest state! Rachael offers various services from cuts + color to keratin treatments, extensions, and bridal.
During your appointment at Suite Roots, her focus is always on you – your time is never shared. Her goal is for you to never feel rushed, always feel comfortable, and walk out smiling!
Although a punny play on words, the name ‘Suite Roots’ symbolizes her sweet roots here in New Jersey after an amazing over five years spent in Northern California.
The ribbon cutting of Suite Roots, 410 Main Street, Boonton
Suite Roots is located at 410 Main Street, Boonton. To make an appointment call (201) 241-2425.
Rachael with her son and husband at the ribbon cuttingDisplay of merchandise for sale
HANOVER — The Whippany Fire Department will host Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 11 starting at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the firehouse at 10 Troy Hills Road, Whippany.
Attendance costs $8.00 for adults, $6 .00 for seniors 65 and older, and $5.00 for children ages three to ten. Children younger than three are free. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Members of the fire company will be cooking a pancake breakfast with eggs, sausage, juice coffee, and tea.
Attendees can get their pictures taken with Santa, and St. Nick will trade in his sleigh for a tour of Whippany on a fire engine.
This schematic shows what the new Morris County Courthouse is likely to look like view from Washington Street
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners authorized moving forward Monday, November 21, on the schematic design phase for a new courthouse slated for a county-owned parcel on Schuyler Place in Morristown after reviewing a revised, preliminary concept during a public meeting.
The vote followed a PowerPoint presentation to the full board and the public by Roger Lichtman and Lisa Tsang of the Clifton-based infrastructure firm, AECOM, which was originally contracted for the project in November 2019.
The COVID-19 pandemic paused action on what had evolved after 2018 into a 140,000-square-foot design proposal in 2020. After some review and a restart on the courthouse plan this past July, a 116,998-square-foot, less costly proposal emerged and was shared by the Board of Commissioner’s Courthouse Committee.
Commissioner Stephen Shaw
“It’s important to point out that we are not approving the courthouse or building the courthouse at this time. The objective this afternoon is to answer questions and get a consensus from the Board to permit AECOM to move from concept design to a schematic design phase,” said Commissioner Stephen Shaw, Chairman of the Courthouse Committee.
“This is the first time the full balance of the Commissioner board and the public is seeing this recommendation. As we move through design, we will engage representatives of the Judiciary, Sheriff’s and Prosecutor’s Office, and representatives from Morristown.”
Sheriff James Gannon
Sheriff James Gannon, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, and Assignment Judge Stuart Minkowitz attended the meeting to speak on the need for the new courthouse as well as thank the Courthouse Committee and AECOM for working closely with them in developing different conceptual designs over the past couple of years.
Commissioner Deborah Smith, another Courthouse Committee member, noted that a county-owned pocket park on the corner of Schuyler Place and Washington Street, which would have been completely covered by some prior conceptual designs, is now mostly preserved in the new conceptual design.
“I’m very pleased with the results of the redesign. It preserves a good portion of the park, which is very important. The county created that park by removing an old building many years ago, and it is heavily used by people. I think it adds to the appeal of the entire proposal,” Commissioner Smith said.
Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty attended the meeting, expressing an interest in preserving the park.
The overall scope of the project has narrowed, as has the overall cost when calculating inflation – a point noted by Commissioner Douglas Cabana, who also is on the Committee.
“We needed to develop and evaluate alternatives to the 2020 plan, something that addressed post-pandemic realities, reduced costs, balanced the need for staff with the public well-being, and, ultimately, still provide adequately expanded court facilities that meet the needs of the state judiciary in Morristown, which is the county’s responsibility,” said Commissioner Cabana.
The new conceptual design unveiled last night includes eight courtrooms, but a reduction of 23,000 square feet from the 2020 proposal. The new design also adds a 200-person jury assembly room and eliminates prior proposals for relocating some county and court departments into the new facility.
Background Providing adequate court facilities and securing those facilities are the sole responsibility of each respective county in New Jersey. To assess those needs, the county commissioned a Space Needs and Facilities Assessment in 2017.
That assessment, completed in 2018, identified a significant shortfall in criminal, family and civil court facilities, and detailed the outdated conditions in the existing courthouse complex, which includes the historic courthouse along Washington Street that was originally constructed in 1827.
The complex, situated along Washington Street between Court Street and Western Avenue, will be preserved but is not suitable to continue most court operations.
That building was augmented three times before 1900, according to Judge Minkowitz, noting other portions were added in the 1950s and 1970s. The complex, situated along Washington Street between Court Street and Western Avenue, will be preserved but is not suitable to continue most court operations.
The County Commissioners, then known as Freeholders, held public hearings prior to their unanimous vote to adopt two capital ordinances in late 2018 to fund the design phases of a new courthouse along Schuyler Place. Balancing the needs of the court system with the financial concerns of county taxpayers has continued throughout the process and involved the county government administration, Commissions, members of the judiciary, and the Sheriff’s Office.
Director Selen presents grant check for $15,000 to Rajeev Chopra at Chopra Auto Care, who is surrounded by his familly. Also present are Deputy Director Krickus (far left), and (from far right) EDC's Ed Ramirez, Commissioner Shaw, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President dePierro and Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Barberio
MORRIS COUNTY — Another $15,000 Morris County Small Business Grant was delivered today by the Morris County Commissioners, who were joined by Parsippany Township’s Mayor and Council President and the Morris County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in highlighting the importance of shopping locally when the nation recognizes Small Business Saturday.
“Small businesses are the backbone of Morris County. They are the backbone of the entire economy in New Jersey, which is why my fellow Commissioners developed the Morris County Small Business Grant Program earlier this year. We need to support our local entrepreneurs, and this weekend everyone can join in by shopping locally during for the annual Small Business Saturday,” said Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen.
He joined Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus and Commissioner Stephen Shaw today in delivering a $15,000 grant to Rajeev Chopra at Chopra Auto Care in Parsippany. Joining them were Parsippany Mayor Jamie Barberio, Council President Michael dePierro, Ed Ramirez, Director of Business Resources and Professional Development for the EDC, and businessman Mickey Chopra, the shop owner’s brother.
“During the pandemic, I had no business at all. People were not driving, so they did not bring in their cars. This is going to help me a lot. I have some machines that are going to be updated. My tire machine is very old, and my balance machine is going to cost a lot. So, I am very thankful,” said Rajeev Chopra, who was surrounded by his family when he received the grant.
Director Selen with Rajeev Chopra. Both men immigrated into the United States, starting out pumping gas as their first job. Both men became successful businessmen
Morris County launched its Small Business Grant Program on Valentine’s Day with $10 million in American Rescue Act Plan funds, and the Commissioners have approved 782 applications to date.
“I know the Parsippany mayor, the council president, myself and other Commissioners, we were passing out application forms for this grant program all over the place, and we hosted events here in Parsippany and Dover and Morristown and elsewhere to get the word out – and we were successful, so much so that we not only put $10 million into the program but had to add another $1.3 million,” said Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus.
The added funds were approved last month because of a surge of applications filed just before the program closed on September 30. The Commissioners wanted to insure those businesses that applied late, and who may ultimately qualify, would be covered. Morris County is still processing about 85 additional applications.
“Parsippany is filled with small businesses. They make up a big portion of our economy, and we are very thankful to the Commissioner for this grant program. It has helped many of our local businesses, and I hope everyone will get out there this weekend to shop locally for Small Business Saturday,” said Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James arberio.
The Morris County Commissioners adopted a resolution Monday night declaring this Saturday, November 26, to be Small Business Saturday in Morris County. Since 2010, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been recognized nationwide as “Small Business Saturday” after it was launched by American Express. The national campaign encourages holiday shoppers to patronize local businesses.
The Morris County Chamber of Commerce and EDC helped Morris County this year promote the Morris County Small Business Grant Program.
Frank Cahill, Chairman Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Committee and the creator of the Morris Now APP, designed the app to help the economy of small businesses in Morris County. Many small businesses had. a rough time during COVID-19, and the APP helps the residents of Morris County find local businesses within their community. The APP currently has over 15,000 small mom-and-pop businesses listed absolutely free. If your business is not listed, submit it by clicking here. Morris Now received a similar grant in August from Morris County Small Business Grant Program.
The APP is totally FREE for any consumer to download and is available on Google Play and the Apple Store by searching for “MORRIS NOW.”
From now until December 31, every newly registered user will automatically receive a $10.00 Gift Card to IHOP locations in Parsippany, Kenvil, or Cedar Knolls. In addition, you have an opportunity to win a $50.00 gift card from a Morris. County rertailer.
Director Selen, surrounded by the Chopra family, spoke about the United States providing opportunities for people to become successful in business.
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our downtowns and an essential part of our economy,” stated Craig Schlosser, Managing Director of the Morris County Economic Development Corporation. “We are proud that New Jersey ranks 11th in the United States, with over 861,000 small businesses.”Meghan Hunscher, President of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce in Florham Park, added, “We are glad to promote all of the ‘Shop Local’ initiatives that will benefit Morris County business owners.”
According to the United States Small Business Administration, there are 32.5 million small businesses in the United States, which account for 99.9 percent of all businesses in the United States and they are responsible for creating 1.5 million jobs annually and account for 64 percent of new jobs created in the U.S.
Despite lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. consumers reported spending a record-high total of $23.3 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on “Small Business Saturday 2021.”
MORRIS COUNTY — Republican Tayfun Selen, who serves as Director of the Morris County Board of Commissioners, announced his reelection for another term in 2023 alongside two dozen county Republican leaders including 20 Morris County Mayors.
“I’m proud of my record of holding the line on taxes each year, maintaining our highest-possible bond rating, and leading one of the best-run counties in America. I’m seeking another term to continue providing conservative management of our tax dollars, especially against the backdrop of sky-high inflation and gas prices that are eating away at family budgets,” said Tayfun Selen, a former Chatham Township Mayor, and Three-year County Commissioner. “I’m honored and humbled to have the support of our Sheriff Jim Gannon, six County Commissioner colleagues, and 18 Mayors across Morris County. We will be announcing even more support as the campaign progresses in the weeks ahead. I’m excited to get started.”
Prior to becoming a Commissioner, Selen served as Chatham Township Mayor. He previously earned his MBA and CPA license and has worked in corporate real estate for two decades.
“Having served alongside Tayfun for three years now in county government, I know he brings a valuable outside business perspective that benefits all of us. His many years in corporate America managing nine-figure budgets and hundreds of employees makes him a real asset to Morris County,” said longtime Republican Commissioner Doug Cabana. “With inflation driving up the cost of everything from groceries to gas, it’s important now more than ever that we elect proven conservatives like Tayfun to avoid higher taxes and keep things affordable for families and seniors. I’m proud to stand with him.”
“Tayfun gets it – not only as a business executive but as a former Mayor who understands the pressures local officials go through to balance budgets and invest in their communities. As someone who has stopped tax hikes four years in a row, including cutting property taxes in 2019, voters can trust they have someone looking out for them,” said Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen.
Among the list of endorsements include:
• Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon
• Morris County Commissioner and Deputy Director John Krickus
• Morris County Commissioner Doug Cabana
• Morris County Commissioner Deb Smith
• Morris County Commissioner Steve Shaw
• Morris County Commissioner Kathy DeFillippo
• Morris County Commissioner-Elect Christine Myers
• Township of Denville – Thomas W. Andes, Mayor
• Township of Jefferson – Eric F. Wilsusen, Mayor
• Township of Montville – Frank W. Cooney, Mayor
• Township of Mount Olive – Robert Greenbaum, Mayor
• Township of Roxbury – Jim Rilee, Mayor
• Township of Rockaway – Joseph Jackson, Mayor
• Township of Washington – Matthew Murello, Mayor
• Township of Boonton – Paul Allieri, Mayor
• Borough of Butler – Ryan Martinez, Mayor
• Township of Chatham – Ashley Felice, Mayor
• Township of Chester – Mike Inganamort, Mayor-Elect
• Borough of Chester – Janet Hoven, Mayor
• Township of Hanover – John L. Ferramosca, Mayor
• Township of Hanover – Ron Francioli, Mayor (Fmr.)
• Borough of Kinnelon – Jim Freda, Mayor
• Borough of Mendham – Christine Serrano-Glassner, Mayor
• Borough of Mount Arlington – Michael Stanzilis, Mayor
• Township of Pequannock – Melissa Florance-Lynch, Mayor
• Borough of Riverdale – Mayor Paul Carelli
• Borough of Rockaway – Thomas Mulligan, Mayor
• Borough of Wharton – William J. Chegwidden, Mayor
Tayfun Selen is a proven fiscal conservative, experienced businessman, and American success story. Selen immigrated from Turkey with a degree in architecture in 1996, pumping gas and working entry-level jobs before earning an MBA and his CPA license. He earned his U.S. citizenship in 2008 and managed major corporate real estate operations with over 100 employees and several hundred million dollar budgets. Today, he is an executive with Major Vocational Education Group, which builds well-paying trade skills as an alternative to a liberal arts education. Selen previously served as Chatham Township Mayor, and later filled a vacancy on the Morris County Commission in February 2020. He was selected by his peers in December 2021 to serve as Director of the Morris County Board of Commissioners.
BOONTON — A Morris County man was arrested for distributing videos and images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
William Harbeson, 82, of Boonton, is charged by complaint with one count of distribution of child pornography. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on November 22 and was released on $100,000 unsecured bond.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
From May 2022 to September 2022, Harbeson distributed videos of child sexual abuse via a publicly available online peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing program. An undercover law enforcement officer conducted online sessions using the P2P program, during which a user shared hundreds of videos and images of child sexual abuse from an IP address traced to Harbeson’s address. Subsequent to a lawful search of his residence, law enforcement officers recovered at least 38 videos and 351 images of child sexual abuse on Harbeson’s hard drive.
The count of distribution of child pornography carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000.
U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, New Jersey Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel, with the investigation leading to the charges.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Farhana C. Melo of the General Crimes Unit in Newark.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris Now, a new APP devoted to local businesses in Morris County is encouraging holiday shoppers to shop small on November 26 as they participate as neighborhood champions for the American Express Shop Small Saturday event.
Shopping at local small businesses on Saturday after Thanksgiving helps stimulate the economy in our communities and allows for better customer service. They also shared that by shopping locally, shoppers will find a more unique selection of products and will receive their items more quickly and conveniently.
Shop Small Saturday, which began in 2010 as a nationwide effort by American Express is working together to support small business education to help business promote their stores.
Frank Cahill, the creator of the Morris Now APP, designed the app to help the economy of small businesses in Morris County. Many small businesses had. a rough time during COVID-19, and the APP helps the residents of Morris County find local businesses within their community. The APP currently has over 15,000 small mom-and-pop businesses listed absolutely free. If your business is not listed, submit it using this link: https://morrisnow.com/business-home.html.
The APP is totally FREE for any consumer to download and is available on Google Play and the Apple Store by searching for “MORRIS NOW.”
From now until December 31, every newly registered user will automatically receive a $10.00 Gift Card to IHOP locations in Parsippany, Kenvil, or Cedar Knolls. In addition, you have an opportunity to win a $50.00 gift card from California Pizza Kitchen.
With Morris Now, you Experience the Evolution of your Business. A brand new way to reach new heights. Join hands with the community in the app and see the results. We are connecting the locals to the locally owned small businesses | Bridging the gap between LOCAL revenue and LOCAL businesses.
The powerful Pro Series Bluetooth Beacon option will take any business into the hottest trend in marketing techniques to date! The optionally supplied beacons will place YOUR business’s current promotion on your customer’s Apple™ or Android™ mobile devices RIGHT WHEN THEY DRIVE BY YOUR BUSINESS! Your new Bluetooth beacon will be your best-selling employee 24/7 as it broadcasts your promotions out to the passing customer devices with the app!
For more information or to have your LOCAL BUSINESS listed visit morrisnow.com or call (973) 559-6000.
