Attention Dover. Meet TC McCourt. He contacted the news media with his new hoax. He is on a mission to destroy our great Mayor of Dover and anyone who supports the present administration. He is so infected with DDS, also known as “Dodd Derangement Syndrome,” that he has chosen to recycle old news and contact the news media to give Dover’s Mayor and his administration a black eye.
This guy is sick. Putting the town of Dover in such a negative manner for no reason other than hatred is simply disgusting. Selective outrage. DDS is real. Pay no mind to the haters. Dover is doing great, and more greatness will come once the administration gets rid of all the incompetent people from the previous administration. God bless Mayor Dodd and his administration.
HANOVER — Distracted and impaired driving is an epidemic that is sweeping our country, causing more than 40,000 deaths annually. We believe we must do more than convey our sympathy to those who have lost loved ones. Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher and his esteemed colleagues have taken the initiative to raise awareness in their community and promote a safety culture by first addressing the subject with teens. Safety is important, and so is the need to be proactive rather than reactive. Fatalities double between Memorial Day and Labor Day when young drivers head down the shore and spend a lot more time on the roads. It is a proven fact that young drivers are most at risk, as they are most easily distracted.
Mayor Gallagher invites drivers of all ages, particularly new drivers, to attend this incredibly emotional yet informative program on Wednesday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m., where pizza, pastries, and beverages will be served. Provisions have been made for streaming and video. Seating is limited, so please be sure to sign up by emailing [email protected] or calling (973) 428-2463.
Leading the program with a firsthand account of the devastation brought about by distracted and impaired driving is Pam O’Donnell, a wife and mother whose husband and 5-year-old daughter were killed by an impaired driver on February 22, 2016. Designed to connect with the audience in a relatable, authentic, and emotional way, Pam’s program will make new drivers aware of how distracted and impaired driving takes lives, destroys families, and harms communities.
Rather than allow her family to have died in vain, Pam has concentrated on becoming a catalyst for change by increasing awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Throughout the past eight years, she has become a qualified educator who has made it her life’s work to advocate for the victims of such preventable tragedies. She founded the non-profit Catch You Later Foundation, which raises awareness and donates scholarship money to honor her family. In addition, she is the first civilian in NJ to become a police-trained Commissioned Certified Instructor responsible for presenting classes at many of the police academies and a Certified Instructor for NJ State Police. She implemented a car crash re-creation for Bayonne High School, has done podcasts, is often asked by organizations to be their keynote speaker, and has recently become a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. With a whole list of credentials and experience as a speaker who travels countrywide to get her message across, Pam O’Donnell finds herself in demand as she continues her mission to teach ways to recognize the risks, keep focus on driving, and learn how to make better decisions.
Hosted by: James Gannon, Morris County Sheriff, Mayor Mark Taylor, Florham Park, Mayor James R. Barberio, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Mayor Jason Karr, Morris Plains, Denise Brennan, Supt. Recreation, Hanover Township, Mayor Joe Pannullo, East Hanover, Mayor James Davis, Bayonne, Ret. Police Chief Ralph Scianni, Bayonne, and Mayor Timothy Dougherty, Morristown.
Elegant Dover Colonial with Hardwood Floors and Central A/C Sold
DOVER — This elegant four-bedroom, four-bathroom colonial, located at Two Green Tree Lane, perfect for multi-generational living, is ideally located on a corner lot in a sought-after Dover neighborhood.
It features a modern gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, and a custom backsplash. The home includes a large, sunny living room and offers a choice of a first-floor master bedroom leading to a three-season sunroom or a second-floor master suite. Additional amenities include a finished basement with outdoor access, a family room, a custom-tiled bath, laundry facilities, and an office.
The property boasts central air conditioning, hardwood floors, ample storage space, and a garage with an oversized driveway. Close to Hedden Park and downtown amenities, this home is conveniently located for easy access to NYC trains. All city utilities are included.
Listed for $529,000 and sold for $520,000, the property, built in 1976 on a 4,356-square-foot lot, had 2023 real estate taxes of $8,745.00. It was listed by Christian Vega of Realty Executives Exceptional, with the buyer represented by Edwan Zapata of Zap Real Estate & Investments LLC.
Additional recent property transactions in Dover encompass:
DOVER — Authorities have confirmed the death of Diana Lopez Jimenez, 36, Dover, following a collision on Monday evening, May 6.
The incident, as reported by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, occurred when Lopez Jimenez’s Hyundai Sonata collided with a Volvo S60 at the intersection of West Hanover Avenue and Gov. Chris Christie Drive, Parsippany, shortly before 9:00 p.m.
Emergency services transported Lopez Jimenez to Morristown Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at 10:00 p.m., according to a spokesperson from the prosecutor’s office.
The Volvo driver received medical attention at the same hospital for injuries deemed non-life-threatening.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, together with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Parsippany Police Department, and the Morris County Vehicular Homicide Task Force, are conducting an investigation into the crash.
MORRIS COUNTY — The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) announced the availability of the New Jersey Small Business Manual, a publication that provides information and guidance on establishing, maintaining, and expanding a small business. NJBAC, a division of the Department of State, worked in collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), the Office of Innovation, and other community-based partners to create a resource to help small businesses grow and thrive in New Jersey.
The contents of the manual include information about state and local permits and inspections, financial assistance programs, lease contracts, commercial real estate transactions, and a variety of other topics related to owning and operating a small business. The manual is available in hard copy as well as online by clicking here.
“The small business sector is crucial to our State’s economy,” said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way. “Hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans are contributing to our statewide prosperity every day. We understand the value of investing in tools and resources, like the New Jersey Small Business Manual, for business owners and entrepreneurs because the return is high. When our small business community thrives, we all do.”
Anyone may download copies of the business manual from the NJBAC website or request copies to have on hand for their constituencies. Also, private citizens can contact NJBAC via live chat or helpline (1-800-JERSEY-7) to request a printed version.
“The content of the New Jersey Small Business Manual represents the most common queries and requests for assistance we receive from the small business community,” said Melanie Willoughby, Executive Director of NJBAC. “By compiling the information in a digestible, easy-to-use publication, we are ensuring access to essential information that is designed to make life easier for entrepreneurs and business owners. The manual was truly a collaborative effort across several state agencies.”
The New Jersey Small Business Manual was established pursuant to P.L.2023, c.27. Pursuant to the law, the manual will be reviewed and updated periodically.
About the New Jersey Business Action Center
The New Jersey Business Action Center serves as the State’s liaison to the business community, offering free information, services, and resources across various areas such as business registration, financial programs, regulatory compliance, property selection, workforce training, and more. NJBAC, a division of the Department of State, comprises multiple offices, including Business Advocacy, Export Promotion, Small Business Advocacy, State Planning, and the Cannabis Training Academy. Access to NJBAC services is available through NJ DOS – NJ Business Act
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Spitzer confirmed that Christina Susco, 38, Budd Lake, has been charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Aggravated Assault.
It is alleged that on March 25, 2024, Susco, at the time a teacher at Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, assaulted a 16-month-old female child. The incident remains under investigation and no further information will be released at this time. The name and identity of the victim will not be released.
As a result of the investigation, Susco has been charged with second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a)(2), and third-degree Aggravated Assault, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b)(7). In accordance with state law, Susco’s arrest photograph will not be released.
Under the Criminal Justice Reform Act, Susco has been released from the Morris County Correctional Facility on a series of non-monetary bail conditions pending future court proceedings including restraint from Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center.
Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in this investigation, including members of the Mount Olive Township Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit at (973) 285-6200.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, this Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT PRIMARY ELECTION DATES AND DEADLINES
Date
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Deadline for Filing of Challenger Appointments
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Mailing of Sample Ballots
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Deadline to Apply for Mail-In Ballot for Primary Election
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election by 3:00 pm
Early Voting Period
Friday, May 31, 2024
Deadline for Application to Receive Primary Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Election Day – 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Please note that mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, June 4, 2024 and received by the Morris County Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, June 10, 2024. Do not return mail-in ballots to your polling place.
New Jersey Voter Information Portal:
Voter registration and changes to voter registration can be made in the following three ways:
1. In-person by delivering your form to Morris County, Administration & Records Building, 10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
2. By mail by sending your form to the Morris County Commissioner of Registration, PO Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963
3. Online by clicking here – you will need a current and valid driver’s license or non-driver identification card issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or a social security number and the ability to upload your signature online
Not sure if you are registered to vote? Please click here to conduct a “Voter Search” using your name, month, and year of birth.
If you need to cancel your voter registration, please contact the Morris County Board of Elections. You can cancel your registration online, by mail, or in person. Click here for further instructions.
Please note that Early Voting Locations are NOT the same as your assigned polling place.
There is currently an Early Voting Location in: Hanover: 15 North Jefferson Road Morristown: 200 South Street Madison: 50 Kings Road Boonton Township: 155 Powerville Road Central Park (Parsippany): 2 Executive Drive, Morris Plains Denville: 1 Saint Mary’s Place
For a complete list of early voting locations in Morris County, click here.
To find your polling place for Election Day, click here.
For a List of Ballot Drop Box Locations, click here.
You can deposit your ballot approximately 45 days before the election and all Ballot Drop Boxes will be closed at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Click here for a complete list of Morris County locations.
To track your mail-in ballot, create a New Jersey Registration System (NJ SVRS) account. When the Morris County Board of Elections has received your mail-in ballot, the web page will display “Ballot Received Date”. Once the ballot is accepted, the Ballot Status will show as “Accepted”. If your mail-in ballot has not been received yet, it will not be listed. Click here to track your ballot.
Candidates click here for information. (Filing Dates, Procedure to Request Voter Lists, Challenger Information):
Interested in becoming a Poll Worker? Contact the Morris County Board of Elections or click here for more information.
MORRIS COUNTY — The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Kiera Haemmerle, Florham Park, at the University of Delaware.
Anna Marina Accumanno, East Hanover, at Kean University.
They are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States, its territories, and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
More About Phi Kappa Phi
Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. Some of the organization’s notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham, and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards $1.3 million to outstanding students and members through graduate and dissertation fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, funding for post-baccalaureate development, and grants for local, national, and international literacy initiatives. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi click here.
EAST HANOVER — The East Hanover Township Health Department and the Roseland Board of Health are teaming up to offer a Skin Cancer Screening Program. Join us on Wednesday, June 19th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Center located at 96 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, East Hanover.
Skin cancer screenings are crucial for early detection and treatment. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, these screenings have saved countless lives by identifying melanomas in their earliest, most treatable stage. It’s especially important for men over 50 to participate, as they face an increased risk of developing melanoma compared to the general population.
Best of all, there is no cost for this program. To learn more or to register, please call the East Hanover Health Department at (973) 888-6035.
Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being. We look forward to seeing you there!
MORRIS COUNTY — Safe Space Group provides compassionate support for individuals coping with grief and loss. Led by a licensed counselor and grief recovery specialist, our inclusive community offers a safe environment for sharing, healing, and finding solace.
Join Safe Space Group as they navigate the journey of grief together, honoring memories and finding strength in each other. The program begins on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m.
Safe Space Group is located at 189 West Chrystal Street, Dover. For more information email [email protected].
