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Bramnick and Sweeney Make Bi-Partisan Plea for Civility

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Jon Bramnick

MORRIS COUNTY — Gubernatorial candidates Republican State Senator Jon Bramnick and Democrat former Senate President Steve Sweeney today released the following statement in response to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

“The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump this weekend is a stark reminder of the need for civility in our political discourse. Disagreement is a foundation of our cherished political system, but the current environment in which political opponents are treated as enemies breeds extremism and political violence. We condemn this weekend’s horrific events and urge all residents and elected leaders to treat each other with civility and respect.”





Hanover Park High School Announces Students on Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll

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EAST HANOVER — The following is the honor roll for Hanover Park High School for the fourth marking period.

Distinguished Honors are for grades of 4.00 or above during the marking period. High Honors are for grades of 3.50 to 3.99 during the marking period. Honors are for grades of 3.00 to 3.49 during the marking period.

Distinguished Honors

Grade 12

Arianna Marie Allonardo, Sonya Anderson, Peter Anthony Behrens, Liam Bill, Michael Burton Blumberg, Thomas Michael Callanan, Kaylee Michele Capodanno, William G. Carlucci, Ryan Thomas Carrell, Sydney Reese Cinquemani, Brandon Nicholas Cohen, Domenic Jack D’Alessio, Valentino Della Grazia, Nikki YuXiang Ditta, Tyson Driscoll, Jacquelyn Rose Durso, Anna Maria Dymnicki, Eliza Brooke Farinhas, Jake Ferrara, Nicholas Gatsonis, William Getts, Isabella Giorgi, Evan Joseph Gongora, Ana Daniella Gonzalez, Nadine Gregorio, Kyle Hahn, Rachel Anne Henning, Andrea Maria Ho, William Alexander Howden, Caitlyn Huang, Courtney Irwin, Isabella Rose Kowalski, John Thomas Kowalski, Christopher Dominick La Rosa, Delaney Shae Lalor, Kevin Loparnos, Cameron Loyal, Elijah Luzniak, Francesca Macolino, Aiden Cole Markey, Alvin Jacob Mathew, Makayli Marie Matias, Hanna Elisabeth Miller, Madeline Mochnal, Sophia Marie Morris, Mia Catherine Mullen, Mia Grace Nuciforo, Sadie O’Donnell, Odera Ogonna Orijekwe, Austin Joseph Pastena, Ava Carolyn Patanella, Emma Grace Patanella, A’Kosha Damorna Perkins, Ashley Peterson, Dylan Bruce Peterson, Alaina Noelle Piscitelli, Brett Michael Pizzano, Govindi Shyla Ramcharan, Celine Sofia Ramos-Rodriguez, Gabriella Rescigno, Ryan James Roberts, Gia Rose Rotonda, Eva Noelle Scaglione, Kenneth Joseph Scaglione, Christian Michael Scerbo, Katherine Shallis, Ryan Takla, Daniel Thach, Vincenza Ucci, Justin Layne Varsalone, Luella Walters, Carson Ryan Winters, and Olivia Anna Zielonka.

Grade 11

Trevor Anderson, Visa Annamalai, Cory Peterson Apgar, Cadence Elisabeth Atkins, William Michael Bartlett, Jack Berman, Gabriella Ann Brady, Danielle Bulbin, Jaime Morgan Canzonieri, Cristian John Cesaro, Grace Chang, Derek Tzuhsuan Chuang, Jillian Alyse Ciprich, Giovanni Michael Conte, Amanda Cosentino, Halle Cox, Paige Croessmann, Nicolas Michael Del Vecchio, Mia DePinto, Thomas E. DeTitta, Sophia Isabella Duarte, Emilio Farina, Samantha Ann Frasca, Katherine Elizabeth Halgren, Omer Esat Korkut, Sara M. Krajkovich, Alexis Francesca Langereis, Julianna LaSala, Vincenzo Joseph LaValle, Luke Andrew Lemongello, Abigail Meredith Liebhauser, Sabrina May Lorette, Steven Harris Marlin, Alessandra Filomena Marzullo, Elisa D. Mayan, Isabelle Grace Medich, Aleksander Scott Merrick, Cristina Angelina Messana, Saif Mokhemar, Gabriela Nohemi Morales, Johan Manuel Morera Arias, Peter Vincent Nemeth, Neely McKenna O’Connell, Cadence Elizabeth O’Connor, Ryan Emma O’Leary, Nando Ott, Adam Ouksili, Connor Perillo, Daniella Concetta Piscitelli, Ashley Antoinette Pomante, Fjolla Qosaj, Michael S. Rinaldi, Natalia Rodriguez, Richard Charles Sannito, Joshua Nicholas Santo Domingo, Levi King Sherry, Avani Sohoni, Katja Vasilieva, Tamara Wingate, Alex Wronko, Selah Yearwood, and Charlize Zhang.

Grade 10

Ava Adochio, Daniel James Amalfitano, Madison Barros, Lindsay Marie Behre, Natasha Kiersten Blumberg, Jack Botwin, Ava Caccavelli, Jonathan Christopher Callanan, James Carney, James Richard Casola, Sabrina Casola, Kayla Isabel Chung, Daniela N. Cicalese, Sophie Cicerone, Tanvi Vadhri Daita, Ava Marie Damurjian, Mia DeNicola, Christopher J. DeTitta, Christina Rose DiGrazio, Julianna DiRienzo, Ryan Vincent Diskin, Margaret Lee Dolan, Elisha Banez Domingo, Piotr Jan Dymnicki, Grace Eilers, Ava Esposito, Cristina C. Galhofo, Joshua Ho, Cory Hueston, Nicholas A. Ionette, Ishan S. Kapadia, Harlan Jungho Kim, Michela Domenica Le Rose, Audrey Yun-Jee Lee, Kelly Lu, Juliana Madigan, Valentino Michael Martinez, Allison Massarano, Salvadore Vincenzo Mazzuca, Ian J. Monks, Brenda Moreno Arias, Chinwe Adaeze Orjiekwe, Dev Anand Ramcharan, Sydney Marie Shepard, Julia Shrager, Matthew Hyoeun Suh, Emily Thach, Caden Thomas, Thi T. Tran, Heidi C. Tsai, Hailey Underwood, Kaitlin Delilah Vitti, Ryan Vodala, Fiona Wang, Wylder David Wickham, Jessica Lynn Yang, Iclal Gokce Yapici, and Sandy W. Zhong.

Grade 9

Maria Adesso, Angel Ajish Yohannan, Ishan D. Ajvalia, Aakar Annamalai, Antonio Arceo, Anvitha Bharathkailash, Diva Bhardwaj, Lily Danielle Bogardus, Carinna Ivianna Romero Bolante, Madyson Bronsnick, Alexandra Elizabeth Burmeister, Cody Stephen Capizano, Gabriella Carlucci, Parvati Chiarella, Emma Ciasullo, Nicholas Cicarelli, Melissa J. Coniglio, Gabriella Karla Conte, Alyson Mary Crofton, Evan Cushman, Jaedyn G. D’Ambola, Luke Douglas David, Neil Thomas DellaTorre, Francesca Devane, Veronica Ida Drikman, Darius Firooznia, McKenzie Lauren Fouozing, Mia Alysse Gamarra, Riya Bhavin Gandhi, Gabriel Garcia, Jonathan S. George, Tory Josephine Henning, Braden B. Huang, Lillianna Incognito, Cheyanne Johnson, Amber Jones, Andrew Joshua Katz, Michael V. Keegan, Lucas De Barros Kerr, Victoria W. King, Liana Mia LaValle, Ryan Alexander Cruz Lenci, Ava M. Madine, Lucia Teresa Marzullo, Alexa Juliette Mellage, Vanshi Naithani, Cambria Marie O’Connor, Isabella Rose Piscitelli, Stella Roberts, Adriana Lynn Rosa, Isabella Rossi, Presley Sacher, Gianna Marie Schiavone, Francesco Anthony Scrocco, Patricia Shallis, Camryn Sidney Sward, Colin Szonyi, Joseph Takla, William Paul Tober, Matthew N. Valenti, and Sofia Grace Viegas.

High Honors

Grade 12

Matthew Amuah, Alyssa Vani Brijpaul, Nadia Lana Castaneda, Ryan Joseph Ciasullo, Mia Cicarelli, Sofia Jane Daniele, Doria Bella Dyjeczynski, Brandon A. Giuca, Mariajose Grajales Orejarena, Emma Rose Hawtin, Diedo Lalvay, Fiona Quinn Lavery, Braeden Cotter Minkowitz, Bridget Maribel Montes De Oca, Sienna Rose Petro, Rohan Gabriel Rey, Kayla Rodriguez, Gabriela Rossy, Salahudin Ruiz Almeida, Kelly Elizabeth Stephen, Darya Rose Stone, Mya Torres, Nicholas Anthony Williams, and Mia Zirpoli.

Grade 11

Logan C. Babb, Valentina Becerra, Juliana Behringer, Gia Noelle D’Alessio, Sarah Noelle Diamante, Anzor Ali Dzhatdoyev, Berke Baris Ertin, Joseph Vincent Filippone, Abbie Jean Franco, Drew Thomas Heinold, Joseph Longo, Ariana Nelis Lopez, Robert Nicholas Mercuro, Nicolette Francesca Peluso, Emily Ruzicka, Joseph Mohamed Tantawi, and Vinzent August Truglas.

Grade 10

George Joseph Abdy, Liam Casey, Angelo D. Chirichiello, Jake Colatrella, Carlie Corrao, Amanda Iria Cunha, Madison Brooke DeRosa, Allison Joyce DiBrienza, Anthony Joseph DiLauri, Andrea DiSessa, Addison Nicole Doscher, Ashton Bernard Drikman, Alexa Gabrielle Gagliardo, Alyssa Giuca, Gianna Faith Hastie, Jade Hueston, Hudson Cooper Kelly, Samantha Mary Larena, Vincenzo Antonio LaSala, Jaden Loyal, Samantha Jane Manias, Ruby Chava Marlin, Gabriella Caterina Messana, Avery Leigh Neilan, Cosimo Gavin Politi, Luciana Enrichetta Salvatore, Matthew Brian Scharfstein, Asia Vineet Sohoni, Madison Isabella Viana, Alejo Vera Perez, and Eben Tobias Viljoen.

Grade 9

Franchesca Josephine Alfano, Moses Asumadu, Ayham M. Bitar, Sofia Bumazhnaya, Madelyn Cardone-Tamburello, Francesca DeFillippes, Patrick Dorst, Kyle Samuel Dunn, Maeve Flaherty, Christopher Florentino Garcia, Oliva Lee Franco, Mason P. Gern, Lauren Greenhill, Paul Vincent Grieco, Gavin Michael Krus, Denece Donique Lee, Aiden Zachary Mathew, Gabriella Elizabeth Mhley, Sutton Michael Paulus, Kevin Matthew Ranghel, Shalin Shah, Garrett William Walters, and Heather Simone Yoon.

Honors

Grade 12

Joseph E. Piccininni and Anthony Vladimir Reyes.

Grade 11

Lindsay Ann Berberian, Gianna Green, Michael Anthony Weak





State Launches $50,000 Loan Relief Program for Health Professionals

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is offering a new student loan relief program for professionals who serve individuals with medical conditions, mental health, substance use disorders, or disabilities. Through the Home and Community-Based Services Provider Loan Redemption Program, professionals can receive up to $50,000 in loan relief.

Qualified applicants can submit their applications for loan relief to the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority from now through Friday, July 31.

Eligible professionals include psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists, board-certified behavior analysts, board-certified behavior analysts-doctoral, licensed clinical or certified alcohol and drug counselors, licensed professional and associate counselors, licensed or associate marriage and family therapists, Department of Children and Families care managers, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses. Self-directed employees are also eligible to apply.

To qualify for the program, an applicant must meet the following requirements: be employed full-time in an eligible profession by a state-funded home- and community-based provider agency; maintain a current license or board certification; maintain employment at the state-funded home- and community-based provider agency for at least one year; not be in default on any student loan; and not be participating in any other student loan redemption program.

“This student loan redemption program further bolsters our home and community-based services workforce, and it is key in supporting qualified service providers to bring their skills and expertise to communities across the state,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “In addition to alleviating the financial burdens of this workforce, this program also builds the capacity to deliver care in the community for more New Jerseyans.”

For more information on the program and to apply, click here.





Florham Park Police to Hold National Night Out

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Frank Cahill
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FLORHAM PARK –The Florham Park Police Department will host the National Night Out community outreach event on Tuesday, August 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Volunteers Memorial Park, located at 37 Elm Street.

Dedicated to fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the community, this event provides the Florham Park Police Department and other agencies a chance to engage with residents in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

On the first Tuesday in August, millions of neighbors in thousands of communities across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide celebrate National Night Out.

This year marks the 41st anniversary of the event. Attendees can look forward to a touch-a-truck, DJ, giveaways, a photo booth, and various food and drinks, including pizza, burgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, ice cream, soda, and water.





Town of Dover Mayor and Council Meeting Scheduled for July 16

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Town of Dover Mayor and Council meeting

DOVER — The Town of Dover Mayor and Council will meet on Tuesday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. at 37 North Sussex Street.

Click here to download the agenda.

This meeting is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, also known as the Sunshine Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6. Notice of the meeting was sent to the Daily Record and Star-Ledger on January 2, 2024, and published in the Record and Ledger on January 5, 2024. It was sent to the Citizen on February 2, 2024, and published in the Citizen on February 7, 2024. Notice was also posted on the Bulletin Board of the Municipal Building.” These notices were sent within 48 hours before this meeting, and there was sufficient time for the publications to publish them. A copy of said notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk.

Mayor James Dodd
(December 31, 2027)

Claudia P. Toro
Council Member – First Ward
(December 31, 2025)

Sandra Wittner
Council Member – First Ward
(December 31, 2024)

Sergio Rodriguez
Council Member – Second Ward
(December 31, 2025)

Geovani Estacio
Council Member – Second Ward
(December 31, 2024)

Michael Scarneo
Council Member – Third Ward
(December 31, 2025)

Karol Ruiz
Council Member – Third Ward
(December 31, 2024)





Joe Bonfiglio of Dover makes Dean’s List at RIT

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Frank Cahill
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Rochester Institute of Technology

DOVER — Joe Bonfiglio was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Bonfiglio is in the industrial design program.

Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls more than 20,500 students in 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.

With 145,000 alumni worldwide, the university is internationally recognized and ranked for its leadership in technology, the arts, and design. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Global partnerships include campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo.

For the latest news, click here.





79-Year-Old Alexander Jacobs Gets 15 Years for Wife’s Death

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Frank Cahill
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The scene at 12 Selmar Terrace on Thursday, March 26

EAST HANOVER — Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Chief Christopher Cannizzo of the East Hanover Police Department confirmed the sentencing of Alexander Jacobs, 79, of East Hanover, in connection with the March 2020 death of his wife.

On July 12, 2024, the Honorable Stephen Taylor imposed an aggregate sentence of 15 years in New Jersey State Prison, subject to the No Early Release Act (NERA). Jacobs entered a guilty plea before Judge Taylor to first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter on May 31, 2024.

On March 26, 2020, at approximately 2:02 p.m., members of the East Hanover Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Selmar Terrace, East Hanover for a 911 call. Upon arrival, the first responding officers located the 911 caller outside the residence, who informed officers of a domestic incident involving a gun inside the residence.

The investigation revealed that the defendant shot his wife, Lilia Jacobs, 71, in the head, resulting in her death. Jacobs admitted to discharging a loaded .380 Beretta, which caused her death.

Jacobs has been in custody throughout this case.

Prosecutor Carroll would like to thank and acknowledge the agencies that participated in the investigation that led to the successful prosecution, including the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, East Hanover Township Police Department, and Morris County Sheriff’s Office—Crime Scene Investigations Unit.





Coffee Gathering with Acting Superintendent Luis A. Jaime

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Acting Superintendent Luis A. Jaime

DOVER — Luis A. Jaime was honored to introduce himself as the Acting Superintendent of Dover Public Schools at a Meet-and-Greet at Club Colombia on Wednesday, July 11.

He is thrilled to join the Dover community as Acting Superintendent. He looks forward to working with the dedicated staff, administrators, and parents to ensure an exemplary educational experience for the students.

Luis Jaime’s educational career spans 19 years. He began as a mathematics teacher in Orange, where he promoted student-led discussions, academic independence, and multicultural programs. These experiences inspired his transition into administration, where he emphasized community engagement and team-building with a “students first” philosophy.

Over the past four years as a principal in Dover, Luis has been deeply involved in the community’s success. Together, they achieved recognition as a 2024 School State of Character, ranked in the top 40% of New Jersey middle schools by U.S. News & World Report, and received a Promising Practice Award from Character.org. His goal is to continue this positive trajectory through collaboration with all stakeholders.

Luis Jaime is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the community.

He enjoyed meeting the students and their families to discuss some of their issues, including summertime crossing guards, lunch procedures, iPads, and notebooks. He said, “I enjoy working together to create an exceptional academic experience.”





Danielle Brennan Awarded Degree from Miami University

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Danielle Brennan

MADISON — Danielle Brennan was among nearly 4,100 students from Miami University who received degrees during the spring commencement held on May 18, 2024.

Brennan graduated from Morris Catholic High School in May 2020.

After graduating high school, Brennan worked as a Summer Camp Counselor and Swim Instructor at the YMCA in Madison. In this seasonal role, Brennan guided child development through activities, sports, schoolwork, and summer reading. They facilitated various indoor and outdoor activities for children in grades 1-6 and supervised swimming lessons for children struggling to swim independently. Brennan also specifically supported and worked closely with children in Kindergarten, as well as those in 3rd and 4th grade.

Brennan graduated with a B.S. in Social Work, majoring in Social Work.

The most recent complete candidates for graduation lists are always available for downloading at commencement, dean’s and president’s lists.

Nationally recognized as one of the most outstanding undergraduate institutions, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio. With a student body of over 22,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions.

Established in 1809, Miami University is consistently ranked among the top 50 national public universities by the U.S. News & World Report for providing students with an Ivy League-quality education at a public school price.

Located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio-with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg-Miami serves more than 22,600 undergraduates across more than 100 areas of study, and more than 2,200 graduate students through 78 master’s and doctoral degree programs.

At this comprehensive research university, students engage and conduct research with premiere teacher-scholars. Miami adds $2.3 billion each year to Ohio’s economy through innovative partnerships and job creation. Miami is an NCAA Division I school, serving more than 500 student-athletes across 19 varsity sports. For more information, visit MiamiOH.edu.





Mountain Lakes Student Leader Meets Congressman Van Drew in D.C.

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Chris Ilic, Vice Chairman of the New Jersey High School Republicans, recently met with Congressman Jeff Van Drew in Washington, D.C., to discuss legislative initiatives concerning NJHSREPS.

MOUNTAIN LAKES — New Jersey High School Republican (NJHSREPS) Vice Chairman Chris Ilic recently met with Congressman Jeff Van Drew in Washington, D.C., to discuss legislative initiatives involving the NJHSREPS.

In a bipartisan effort, the New Jersey High School Republicans and New Jersey High School Democrats introduced the Involve Our Youth Act at the Trenton Statehouse. In January, this bill passed both the Assembly and Senate and was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy. The legislation aims to enhance youth civic participation across New Jersey, allowing students one excused absence per school year to attend civic events.

The New Jersey High School Republicans are developing another bill focused on youth military education, which they hope to introduce soon to the New Jersey Legislature.

Founded in January 2021, the New Jersey High School Republicans (NJHSREPS) serve as the official youth auxiliary of the NJGOP. Their mission is to unite and mobilize teens interested in political advocacy and making a difference. NJHSREPS has gained recognition for its public policy and campaign efforts throughout the state.

For more information, visit their website: www.njhsreps.org.

NJHSREPS is also set to host a Young Conservative Brunch on Friday, July 26th, at the Stage House Tavern in Somerset, featuring speakers such as Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea.





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