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Sherrill Announces 15 New Projects for Community Enhancement

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Frank Cahill
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Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill

MORRIS COUNTY — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced the 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests she submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2025. If included in next year’s budget, these local projects will create jobs, drive our local economic growth, and improve the quality of life throughout the district and state.

“I am excited to announce the 15 new Community Projects I am submitting this year on behalf of the 11th Congressional District. From public safety to water infrastructure to streetscape improvements and recreational spaces, all of these projects would improve the quality of life and meet the needs of residents without raising local taxes,” said Rep. Sherrill. “I want to thank the local officials for submitting their projects. In Congress, I’ll continue to fight to deliver these funds for our community.” 

Over the past three years, Congresswoman Sherrill has secured over $43 million in federal funding for 39 projects across North Jersey. Just this week, she was honored by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors as the U.S. Representative of the Year for the resources she has brought back to the Garden State.  

Congresswoman Sherrill submitted the following requests for Community Project Funding. Projects will be reviewed by the Appropriations Committee later this year for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which must be passed by Congress and signed into law by the President.

Whippany River Improvement Initiative Phase 3 (Hanover Township, on behalf of 6 municipalities): Requested Amount: $3,500,000

This project will fund a third phase of the Whippany River Regional Improvement Initiative, which began as an FY23 Community Project that emerged from a discussion on flood issues impacting multiple towns along the Whippany River. This project is a direct result of a collaborative effort by local officials in Hanover Township, East Hanover, Parsippany, and Florham Park. It has been expanded to include Morristown and Morris Plains. Phase 3 will involve more expansive clearing and desnagging of the river and its associated tributaries. Over the past decade, the Whippany River has seen more frequent and intense flooding events posing high-level community risks. The project will provide crucial public benefit by ensuring the river stays on its current course. It does not eventually veer off into inhabited areas, and it limits public and private property losses caused by flooding.

Public Safety & Emergency Response Robot Acquisition (County of Morris): Requested Amount: $700,000

Morris County will purchase new quadrapod public safety robots to respond to hazardous situations. This equipment will allow first responders to gather important information and respond effectively while remaining safe in dangerous situations. Traditional “bomb squad” robots do not have the capabilities of modern technology like these new robots, which have valuable uses in additional public safety areas, including hazardous materials and devices, building collapses, gas leaks, and interactions with individuals in dangerous situations. 

Drew University Forest Preservation (Borough of Madison): Requested Amount: $5,000,000

This funding will assist the Borough of Madison in purchasing and preserving the Drew Forest, which has been at risk of being sold and developed for market-rate residential development. The Forest provides regional environmental and public benefits that would be lost if cleared for development, including 22 acres of public trails, unique educational opportunities, and natural water resources. The Forest captures and purifies approximately 71.5 million gallons of rainfall each year. Its aquifer is a major source of drinking water for 31 municipalities in Morris, Essex, Somerset, and Union County. It provides all the drinking water for Madison, Chatham Borough, Florham Park, and East Hanover. 

Lead Service Line Replacement (Town of Dover): Requested Amount: $2,500,000

The Town of Dover will use this funding to complete the next phase of its “Lead Service Line Replacement” project. Replacing these lines will provide residents with safe and clean drinking water in the most urgent areas that need upgrading. It will also bolster community development in Dover’s most economically vulnerable areas.

Booster Pump Station Enhancement Project (Township of Nutley): Requested Amount: $500,000

The Township will construct a new water booster pump station to ensure residents can access a safe and reliable water supply. These new redundancies will help keep the water supply secure and functioning in emergencies. 

Community Center Improvement Project (Borough of Woodland Park): Requested Amount: $2,000,000

The Borough will fully redevelop the existing Boy’s & Girls Club location to be used as a new, fully functioning community center and better serve the needs of residents. The facility is a vital building mainly composed of storage closets and a mid-size all-purpose room primarily used for community gatherings. While the current space has served many residents, the borough aspires to renovate the facility into a multifaceted learning, creativity, and recreation hub that serves additional needs and residents.

Downtown & Train Station Streetscape Improvements (South Orange Village): Requested Amount: $2,670,000

This project would improve the downtown sidewalks and streetscape to support and strengthen its role as a regional transportation hub for Essex County, promote multimodal transportation, and improve safety, accessibility, and walkability throughout the Transit Village. Upgrades include sidewalk replacement, street furniture, lighting,  raised curbs/platforms, tree wells, bike lanes and bike shelters, and ADA-compliance improvements. The planned improvements also adhere to the Smart Growth principles applied to the various redevelopment projects, adding over 300 residential units within 1⁄4 mile of the train station.

Gilbert Place Stormwater Pump Station (Township of Millburn): Requested Amount: $1,500,000

A sizable portion of the township is subject to flooding from the East and West Branch of the Rahway River. The river’s East and West branches overtop their banks during major storm events. Before the river was breached, several low-lying areas were prone to flooding even during smaller storm events due to poor drainage and lack of pumping capacity. The Township’s current stormwater pump station is grossly undersized and provides limited flood protection. The proposed project will increase the existing pump station’s capacity, upgrade, improve electrical equipment reliability, and provide emergency backup power. The new pump station would provide flood mitigation for major storm events before riverbanks are breached.

Livingston Streetscape Improvements (County of Essex): Requested Amount: $3,400,000

This Essex County project seeks to improve the pedestrian and transit user facilities on the Livingston Avenue roadway between Mount Pleasant Avenue (Route 10) and Northfield Road in Livingston. The proposed improvements will address signage, pedestrian safety, and traffic calming issues. This roadway section has high vehicle traffic speeds, non-ADA compliance, poor pedestrian experience, no bicycle accommodations, and a lack of transit user amenities. The county has identified this as a high priority in their transportation planning goals focused on safety, economic development, and community fabric. This area is frequented by shoppers, students, and residents who currently dodge traffic to access the businesses, houses of worship, schools, and community facilities along this commercial district.

Multi-Agency Shared Service Records & Communications Equipment (North Caldwell, on behalf of 12 police departments): Requested Amount: $5,000,000

This funding will support purchasing equipment and software, allowing 12 police departments in Essex and Passaic counties to integrate their records and communications systems. Currently, these departments use multiple platforms that are not interoperable, creating a barrier to better coordination, real-time data and intelligence sharing, and a more efficient use of emergency dispatch resources. When local governments face pressure to keep property taxes low, looking for opportunities to share services with neighboring towns is necessary. The requested funds will support the upfront systems costs needed for an eventual regional dispatch center, saving taxpayer funds while enhancing law enforcement and first responder capabilities. 

Peckman River Bank Stabilization Project (Township of Little Falls): Requested Amount: $4,000,000

On multiple occasions, flash floods caused severe destruction in many riverbank areas, particularly at river bends. The existing conditions leave the area vulnerable to another severe rain event, particularly regarding lives and property. This area includes Passaic Valley Regional High School, which serves students from Little Falls, Woodland Park, and Totowa. The project includes clearing, grading, and stabilizing efforts to prevent further erosion at seven highly vulnerable locations along the riverbank. By funding this project, the riverbank will be stabilized and less susceptible to flooding and damage for years. 

PFAS Treatment (Montville Township): Requested Amount: $5,000,000

Montville Township Utility Department maintains three wells impacted by new EPA regulations for PFAS chemicals. Given the efficiencies that can be met under a single processing plant, MTUD would treat all three wells affected by this new regulation as a single project. The project will help ensure residents access safe and clean drinking water.

PFAS Remediation and Mitigation Project (Pequannock Township): Requested Amount: $3,800,000

A new water treatment facility will be constructed to remove PFAS contamination from the township’s two primary drinking wells. One was preemptively shut down due to public health concerns about high PFAS contamination above the maximum contaminant levels. This has created greater reliance on expensive bulk water purchases from other water systems to meet demand.

Safety Inspection Enhancement Program (New Jersey State Police): Requested Amount: $400,000

The New Jersey State Police has requested this funding to expand their capacity to inspect state-licensed firearm dealers for compliance with state and federal regulations. State firearm dealer inspections are effective at preventing illegal firearm trafficking before it occurs. Through this project, the NJSP will be able to improve its licensee inspection program, with more inspectors and advanced technology, to ensure that firearms dealers are following safe and responsible standards so firearms are not diverted toward illegal activity.

Special Needs Assistance Technology (Essex County Sheriff’s Office): Requested Amount: $375,000

The Essex County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with the Essex County Division of Community Health Services, will provide GPS and voice monitoring technology tailored to the needs of individuals with special needs, providing caregivers with tools to ensure their loved one’s safety and security and offering protection from the dangers of wandering. The wearable devices are paired with a mobile app and web portal for caregivers to track and monitor their loved ones in real time. The program provides GPS monitoring, safety alerts, voice monitoring, and school bus monitoring. The project will enhance the safety and well-being of some of our most vulnerable Essex County residents, specifically youth/young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and adults suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other cognitive disabilities.

Sherrill Pushes for $2,500,000 to Support Dover’s Lead Service Line Replacement

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Frank Cahill
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Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill

DOVER — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced the 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests she submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2025. If included in next year’s budget, these local projects will create jobs, drive our local economic growth, and improve the quality of life throughout the district and state. Among the 15 projects was a Lead Service Line Replacement for the Town of Dover. She requested $2,500,000. The Town of Dover will use this funding to complete the next phase of its “Lead Service Line Replacement” project. Replacing these lines will provide residents with safe and clean drinking water in the most urgent areas that need upgrading. It will also bolster community development in Dover’s most economically vulnerable areas.

“I am excited to announce the 15 new Community Projects I am submitting this year on behalf of the 11th Congressional District. From public safety to water infrastructure to streetscape improvements and recreational spaces, all of these projects would improve the quality of life and meet the needs of residents without raising local taxes,” said Rep. Sherrill. “I want to thank the local officials for submitting their projects. In Congress, I’ll continue to fight to deliver these funds for our community.” 

Over the past three years, Congresswoman Sherrill has secured over $43 million in federal funding for 39 projects across North Jersey. Just this week, she was honored by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors as the U.S. Representative of the Year for the resources she has brought back to the Garden State. 

For the complete article on the other 15 projects, click here.

Hanover Mayor Hosts Impactful Program on Distracted and Impaired Driving with Heartfelt Testimony from Advocate Pam O’Donnell

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Frank Cahill
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Hanover Township Mayor Thomas "Ace" Gallagher presents a Key to the Township to Pam O’Donnell, a wife and mother whose husband and 5-year-old daughter were killed by an impaired driver on February 22, 2016

HANOVER — Hanover Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher presented a program titled “Distracted & Impaired Driving: A Personal Perspective” to drivers of all ages, especially new drivers, on Wednesday, May 29, at the Hanover Township Municipal Building.

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.

Radio personality Bill Spadea stated, “It was an honor to share the stage with some of the great law enforcement leaders and mayors who came together to make this the first of many presentations aimed at empowering parents, officers, and young drivers to make our streets safer.”

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.

The Catch You Later Foundation was created to spread awareness of the NJ State #77 Aggressive Driving program.

For more information, click here.

Retired Bayonne Police Chief Ralph Scianni, Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, Bill Spadea, Hanover Mayor Ace Gallagher, Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty, and Madison Mayor Mark Taylor

Morristown High Grad Christopher Langsdorf Pursues Digital Communications at LVC

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Chris Langsdorf

MORRIS PLAINS — Christopher Langsdorf is among the more than 200 student-athletes who competed for the Flying Dutchmen during the Spring 2024 season. A graduate of Morristown High School, Langsdorf is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Digital Communications.

Langsdorf played on the baseball team, which concluded the season with an 18-19 overall record. The Lebanon Valley College (LVC) baseball team had several memorable moments, including a series sweep of King’s College, earning the team three significant Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom wins. The season also broke multiple program records: Nico Santoro became LVC’s all-time leader in hits and runs scored, and Shane Stossel set records for home runs and RBIs. The team was honored with four selections to the All-MAC Freedom Baseball Team.

Lebanon Valley College, a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), and MAC, offers 26 sports. More information about LVC Athletics can be found at godutchmen.com.

Founded in 1866, Lebanon Valley College offers 50 majors in health professions, sciences, business and digital media, arts and humanities, and education. The college emphasizes hands-on learning, internships, and research. LVC provides five direct-entry (bachelor’s to master’s) programs in Accounting/MBA 3+1, Athletic Training 3+2, Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3+2, Engineering 3+2, and Speech-Language Pathology 3+2, along with a nationally recognized six-year Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Graduate degrees include an MBA and master’s programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Education, Exercise Science, and Intelligence and Security Studies.

Close faculty-student relationships and mentoring are central to the LVC experience on its 370-acre campus. The College encourages athletic participation, with 40% of students competing as NCAA Division III athletes in the MAC, and fosters student leadership through over 90 clubs and organizations, many focused on community service. LVC offers substantial financial aid and guaranteed merit scholarships totaling over $52 million in 2023-24. Career success is integrated into the curriculum via the Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Career and Professional Development, starting from the first year on campus.

Located eight miles from Hershey, Pennsylvania, LVC serves 1,600 undergraduate and 400+ graduate students. These students go on to attend prestigious graduate schools and secure employment with top companies and school districts.

Dover Passes Ordinance Regarding Flag Raisings at Town Hall

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T.C. McCourt displaying a PRIDE flag during Dover's Mayor and Council Meeting on May 28.

DOVER — The Mayor and Council passed Resolution No. 158-2024 on Tuesday, May 28. The resolution states, “Permitting Commemorative Flags to be Raised as an Expression of Government Speech.” It passed by majority vote, with Ruiz and Wittner voting no and Rodriguez absent.

The following flags are hereby permitted to be displayed upon flagpoles at Town Hall as an expression of government speech:
•Flag of the United States
•Flag of the State of New Jersey
•Flag of the County of Morris
•Flag of the Town of Dover
•P.O.W./M.I.A. (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) flag as provided in Title 36, Chapter 9, section 902 of the United States Code (36 U.S.C. section 902) Killed in Action Flag (required by P.L. 2017, Chapter 188)

Many represetatives of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning, (LGBTQ+) community were present during the meeting expressing their disappointment in the Resolution.

Maria Chacon said, “This resolution mirrors a similar one recently enacted in Boonton, which restricts the flags that can be flown on municipal property. This action is a direct insult to our LGBTQ community, making us feel discriminated against and marginalized.”

“I stand before you asking you to open your hearts and minds and understand the significance of Pride celebrations and flag raisings. Let me be clear, LGBTQ+ folks are an increasing electorate within Dover. Let me be clear, we are prepared to use our voting power and influence to ensure we are represented by this Mayor and Council. Let me be clear, we expect our Democrat Mayor and Council to act in accordance with democratic values and not the far right agenda. So let us work together and lead by example. Vote NO or amend Resolution 157-2024, and send a strong message to the large population of LGBTQ plus folks that live in Dover that we are safe here,” voiced Daniela Mendez. Mendez is the first trans woman elected in the state of New Jersey.

T.C. McCourt said, “We are facing resolution 157, which restricts the flags that can be flown above town hall. Let me be clear: resolution 157 is a slap in the face to the LGBTQ+ community in this town, who rightfully demand visibility and recognition. Flying the pride flag above our seat of power, not hidden away in a park, is a symbol of acceptance, inclusion, and progress, and yet this Mayor is actively seeking to take that away from us. To the Council, I say I do not endorse his actions; I urge the council to reject resolution 157 for its blatant targeting of the LGBTQ+ community and to amend resolution 158 to allow for the flying of the pride flag above town hall where it belongs you.”

Mayor Dodd responded, “I’ve had different organizations come to me. Club Columbia came to me and asked me to fly their flag at Town Hall. Club Columbia came to me, and they said, Mayor, we want the Columbian flag on Town Hall. My answer to them was simple: unfortunately, we can’t fly the Colombian flag because if we do, we have to fly every other flag in Dover. This is a government municipal building, and I don’t appreciate the fact that you’re coming here tonight and you’re saying that we’re banning the pride flag; what we’re asking for is a compromise. And amazingly, everyone’s coming here, and you’re asking us to understand your beliefs, but when we disagree with you, you’ll automatically become haters to us. What about our beliefs? What about the belief that the only flag that should fly over a municipal building is the American flag?”

He continued, “I think it’s unfortunate that it’s come to this point. We’re not opposed to the LGBTQ+ community in Dover. All we’re saying is that we were asking to understand, please, the only flag to fly over a municipal building should be an American flag or a POW flag, the same as it is on every federal building. We thought this was a good compromise, that an additional flagpole in the town could support all organizations.”

The mayor and Council recognized the importance and significance of Pride Month by flying the Pride flag at JFK Memorial Commons Park on E. McFarlan Street.

“I just have to express the fact that this is not an anti-LGBTQ+ statement. This is a statement that’s saying the only flag that should fly over our municipal building is the American flag or the POW flag. And I think it is a compromise when you look at the whole thing. It might not be acceptable to you because you want it flying over the town hall, but if it flies over the town hall, then the Colombian flag, the Mexican flag, and we have to grant permission for every other flag. We can’t pick and choose.”

Ordinance 158-2024 was unanimously passed by “The Mayor and Council of the Town of Dover in Support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.”

That ordinance welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusion within our community. June 28, 2024, marks the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising in New York City, which sparked the gay rights movement. Nationwide, June is the month to recognize the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and (LGBTQ+) community. Celebrating Pride Month raises awareness, provides support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and offers an opportunity to become educated, engage in dialogue, strengthen alliances, and build understanding. We must commit to supporting and accepting LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly our youth, who are far more likely than their peers to experience violence and bullying at school, suffer from depression, struggle with substance use, and attempt suicide.

Mayor and Council recognize the importance and significance of Pride Month by flying the Pride flag at JFK Memorial Commons Park on E. McFarlan Street.

During the final public comment section, Danielle Mendez resigned from Dover’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.

“As I mentioned, I am the first openly trans woman elected in the State of New Jersey. I am the president of the Dover Board of Education. I am on the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association. I am a founding cabinet member of eMERGE New Jersey. I oversee development for a large nonprofit in Morris County. My talents, skills, and expertise are in demand. Mayor, I don’t know where you when I went wrong, I supported you. I believed in you, even at the detriment to some of my friendships, my friends were angry, but I believed in you, and somewhere along the line, our communication just fell apart. I know that we had a disagreement about something. Ever since then, we have not communicated at all. I’ve reached out to you as the President of the Board of Education, trying to meet like we agreed on a monthly basis. That hasn’t happened. Say all that to say that I cannot lend my name or give my time to something that someone called a farce. Effective immediately, I am giving you my resignation from the LGBTQ Plus Advisory Committee,” said Mendez.

“First, you know, December seems like a lifetime ago; you and I were on the same page on many things. You appointed me to the zoning board. You advised me that you were going to create this advisory committee because you because you wanted to work with the community. You wanted to hear from the community. You wanted to to make them feel like they are important. And then we come to tonight, you can sit there and say all you want that resolution 157 was not an attempt to ban flying the pride flag above town hall. But that is exactly what it looks like, because that’s exactly what it is. Timing is important. And so I join Danielle Mendez in submitting my resignation from the LGBTQ Advisory Committee, effective immediaely,” said T.C. McCort.

Maria Chacon then spoke “I am here saddened by the decisions that people that I thought were people that I appreciated. Mayor Dodd my kids sat with you, and this is like a sham. I wasted my time, my energy and my emotions putting forward a proposal that it went nowhere. So while you came back as the greatest comeback kid fighting all these people, you took that down a matter of months, you’re back to where people dislike you, people mistrust you. I don’t know what else to say, but I cannot serve on that committee. I am resigning. It is a farce. I am resignating from the LGBTQ Advisory Committee, effective immediately.

Dover Patrol Responds to Drunk Driving Incident on East Blackwell Street

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Frank Cahill
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Photo for illustration purposes only. The actual incident may not reflect the photo.

DOVER — On May 5, 2024, at approximately 2:14 a.m., Dover Patrol Units responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of East Blackwell Street and South Salem Street.

Dover Police Officers were advised that the vehicle had struck a tree.

Upon arrival, a vehicle was observed to be on the front lawn of the Dover Housing Authority (215 East Blackwell Street), with its rear bumper touching a tree.

Next to the vehicle was the driver, Mr. Cristian Arias-Gomez, 34.

When Dover Police Officer Caraig Christopher approached Mr. Arias-Gomez, he began walking away toward the Dover Housing Authority parking lot.

The officer told him to stop several times, and he complied.

Mr. Arias-Gomez gave Officer Christopher his car keys. When asked what happened and if he was driving the vehicle, he stated he was. He stated he was not hurt or injured. He wanted to leave the vehicle parked on the front lawn of the property. He stated he was bartending earlier tonight at a country club, and he wanted to be handcuffed immediately because he was irresponsible. When asked how many alcoholic beverages he consumed, he was not forthcoming about how many but stated he worked at Spring Brook Country Club.

He then stated he wanted to go to the Police Headquarters and stay there for the night. When asked if he wanted to perform the standardized field sobriety tests, he agreed to it. Prior to the tests, he stated he was not diabetic and did not take insulin. He stated he was wearing contact lenses. He stated he was not injured. He stated he does not have any physical disabilities that would prohibit him from performing the tests. He stated he had consumed an unknown amount of alcoholic beverages before the crash.

As soon as Officer Christian started the first test, Mr. Arias-Gomez lost his balance and leaned to the side where Officer Martinez and I caught him before he almost fell.

The test was stopped for his safety.

Mr. Arias-Gomez was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. He was handcuffed behind his back, with the handcuffs being double locked. He was searched with negative results of contraband.

The Dover Police Department’s Alcotest machine was not functioning. Officer Christian transported Mr. Arias-Gomez to the Wharton Police Department. He was read his Miranda Rights and provided with the form. He signed the Miranda Form.

Officer Christian administered the Alcotest to Mr. Arias-Gomez. He provided two sufficient breath samples. The Alcotest results indicated that Mr. Arias-Gomez had a BAC of 0.22%. He was transported to Dover Police Headquarters

At Dover Police Headquarters Mr. Arias-Gomez was issued the following traffic summonses:

•Driving while intoxicated (39:4-50), 1409-E24-002597
•Careless driving (39:4-97), 1409-E24-002598

He was then released to a responsible adult. Bunky’s Towing towed his 2011 Honda from the scene.

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.

Township of Hanover Committee Meeting – May 23

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Brian J. Cahill, Michael A. Mihalko, Ronald F. Francioli, John L. Ferramosca, and Thomas "Ace" Gallagher

HANOVER — The Township Committee of the Township of Hanover met on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for an in-person, open public conference and closed executive legal and personnel meeting in Conference Room “A” at the Township Municipal Building located at 1000 Route 10W in Whippany. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting. 

  • Thomas “Ace” Gallagher, Mayor
  • Michael A. Mihalko, Deputy Mayor
  • Brian J. Cahill, Committeeman
  • John L. Ferramosca, Committeeman
  • Ronald F. Francioli, Committeeman

Click here to download the agenda.

Township of Hanover Committee Meeting – May 9, 2024 

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Brian J. Cahill, Michael A. Mihalko, Ronald F. Francioli, John L. Ferramosca, and Thomas "Ace" Gallagher

HANOVER — The Township Committee of the Township of Hanover met on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for an in-person, open public conference and closed executive legal and personnel meeting in Conference Room “A” at the Township Municipal Building located at 1000 Route 10W in Whippany. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting. 

  • Thomas “Ace” Gallagher, Mayor
  • Michael A. Mihalko, Deputy Mayor
  • Brian J. Cahill, Committeeman
  • John L. Ferramosca, Committeeman
  • Ronald F. Francioli, Committeeman

Click here to download the agenda.

Morris Plains Man Faces DUI Charges After Denville Township Crash

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — A Morris County man is facing charges after last week’s motor vehicle crash. The incident occurred on May 21, around 5:07 p.m., when Denville Township Police were called to Route 46 to respond to the crash.

Upon arrival and during the investigation, police identified one of the drivers as Christopher Giro, a 69-year-old resident of Morris Plains Borough. It was determined that Giro had been operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

As a result, Giro was arrested and charged with several offenses: driving under the influence, following too closely, reckless driving, and careless driving. According to police officials, following his arrest, Giro was released pending a court appearance..

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.

Butler Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

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MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Butler Police Chief Scott Ricker confirmed the arrest of Scott Morley, age 48, of Butler, for alleged possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM).

The defendant has been charged with one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (possession of CSAM), a third-degree offense in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4B(5)(B)(iii). Morley owned Morley’s Magic Theater in Butler.

The investigation began when the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received an anonymous tip that the defendant may have child pornography. A subsequent search of the defendant’s electronic devices authorized by a search warrant revealed items of suspected CSAM on his computer.

Morley was charged on May 15. Under the Criminal Justice Reform Act, the defendant has been released under pre-trial supervision PML III, including with the following conditions: no unsupervised internet usage, no unsupervised contact with minors under 18, and remaining in the state of New Jersey.

Prosecutor Carroll would like to acknowledge the Butler Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for their efforts in this investigation.

Does anyone have any information related to this investigation? In that case, they are encouraged to call the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of the Sex Crimes / Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office 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.

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