BOONTON — Boonton Brewfest is set to return to Canal Side Park in Boonton on Saturday, September 7. The event will run from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a VIP opening at noon. Featuring over 30 New Jersey craft breweries and 6 to 8 local cuisine offerings, the festival promises a delightful experience for attendees.
Two live bands and a DJ will provide entertainment, while adult games like cornhole, giant Jenga, and bucket pong add to the fun. A memento glass with a tasting card is included in the ticket price, and local vendors and merchandise will be available.
Tickets are currently on sale, with early bird pricing available until the end of June. Tickets can be purchased at Boonton Main Street, Inc. For more information or to buy tickets, call (973) 257-9107, email Steve@boontonmainstreet.org, or visit www.BoontonMainStreet.org.
Boonton Township Police: Help Needed to Solve Recent Home Burglary
BOONTON TOWNSHIP — Boonton Township Police are seeking the public’s assistance regarding a home burglary that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14.
Officers from the Boonton Township Police Department were dispatched to an address on Mountain Run following a burglary report. Upon arrival, they discovered a rear window of the residence partially open and damaged. Further investigation revealed that the rear window had been left unlocked.
The Boonton Township Police Department Detective Bureau is investigating the case. Anyone with information can call (973) 402-4022. Thank you.
Morris County Sheriff James Gannon swore Westenberger in, with his girlfriend, Leilani Reyes, holding the Bible and his mother, Cindy Westenberger, observing
BOONTON TOWNSHIP — During the Boonton Township Committee meeting on Monday, June 10, a new police officer was sworn in. Will Westenberger, 25, a resident of Boonton Township, will attend Morris County Police Academy for six months.
Morris County Sheriff James Gannon swore Westenberger in, with his girlfriend, Leilani Reyes, holding the Bible and his mother, Cindy Westenberger, observing. Westenberger’s starting salary is $45,000.
George Leguen, 51, pleaded guilty on June 12, before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.
NEW JERSEY — A Paramus man admitted that he fraudulently obtained an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and laundered the loan proceeds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
George Leguen, 51, pleaded guilty on June 12, before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
From August 2020 through January 2021, Leguen participated in a scheme to defraud to fraudulently receive COVID-19 emergency relief funds for distressed small businesses under the EIDL program. Leguen applied to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a company he owned and controlled. He submitted fraudulent information supporting that application, including the number of employees, annual gross revenue figures, and fraudulent federal tax returns. Leguen received $149,900. After receiving the fraudulent funds, he diverted the proceeds for his gain.
The wire fraud charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain to the defendant or gross loss to the victim, whichever is most significant. The money laundering charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000, or twice the value of the monetary instrument or funds involved in the laundering offense, whichever is greater. Sentencing is scheduled for December 19, 2024.
U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special agents and task force officers of IRS – Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jenifer L. Piovesan in Newark: the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Cheryl Ortiz of the New Jersey Field Division; special agents of the U.S. Secret Service, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Aaron Hatley, Newark Field Office; and special agents of the U.S. Department of Labor – Office of the Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Mellone, Northeast Region, with the investigation leading to the guilty plea.
U.S. Attorney Sellinger
The District of New Jersey COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Strike Force is one of five strike forces established throughout the United States by the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute COVID-19 fraud. The strike forces focus on large-scale, multi-state pandemic relief fraud perpetrated by criminal organizations and transnational actors. They are interagency law enforcement efforts, using prosecutor-led and data analyst-driven teams designed to identify and bring those who stole pandemic relief funds to justice.
Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form by clicking here.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Fatime Meka Cano and Aja Espinosa of the Economic Crimes Unit in Newark.
Click here to download the document information indictment.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) will host four Household Hazardous Waste Disposal events in 2024. The dates and locations are as follows:
Saturday, June 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, Parsippany
Saturday, September 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, Parsippany
Saturday, October 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, Parsippany
Morris County residents are invited to drop off unwanted hazardous materials from their households. Please note that businesses are not permitted to participate.
Additionally, electronic devices (e-waste) will no longer be accepted at these one-day household hazardous waste events. Residents are encouraged to call 973.829.8006 for information on e-waste recycling options.
Acceptable materials include:
Aerosol cans
Asbestos
Automotive fluids
Driveway sealant and roofing tar
Fire extinguishers
Gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fuel
Household cleaning products
Lead acid batteries, button cell batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and rechargeable batteries
Mercury-containing bulbs and devices
Muriatic acid
Oil-based paints, stains, lacquers, and varnishes
Paint thinners, paint removers, and solvents
Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
Photo chemicals
Pool chemicals
Propane tanks (20 pounds or less)
Unacceptable items include:
Alkaline and carbon zinc batteries
Business waste
Compressed gas cylinders
Containers larger than 5 gallons
Empty containers
Explosives
Hazardous waste generated outside of Morris County
Highly reactive and unstable materials
Medical waste
Radioactive materials
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Unknown or unlabeled materials
Used consumer electronics
Water-based paint and latex paint
For more information, call (973) 829-8006 or visit the MCMUA website.
DOVER — Dover High School Class of 1984 will celebrate the 40th Year Reunion on Saturday, October 12, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a memorable celebration featuring a buffet catered by Uncle Giuseppe’s, with a few pies from M&S, plus a DJ outdoors under the pavilion at Germania Park. The cost is $75 per person, with a cash bar available. Germania Park is located at 56 Conger Street, Rockaway.
Tickets can be purchased through the following methods:
By Mail/Check: Patricia Mastrangelo,56 Maple Avenue, Rockaway, NJ 07866
By Venmo: Anne (Kernor) Davis @Anne-Davis-24
By CashApp: Tim Cornine $TimCornine
Classmates are encouraged to bring their favorite dessert to share.
For your comfort, the pavilion will be heated for the reunion. While purchasing reunion hoodies or t-shirts is optional, the dress code is casual.
The developers plan to offer a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Nine apartments will be reserved for low—and moderate-income residents, featuring the same high-quality finishes as the market-rate units.
DOVER — A development team has begun constructing a 90-unit luxury apartment building in Dover to revitalize a long-vacant downtown parcel.
In partnership with Circle Squared Alternative Investments, Crossroads Companies and CrownPoint Group Inc. target a late 2025 completion for the project at 80 East McFarlan Street. Designed by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners, the six-story building will be located five blocks from the bustling downtown corridor on Blackwell Street. This corridor boasts numerous restaurants, shops, and NJ Transit’s Dover Station, which provides commuter rail service on the Morristown and Montclair-Boonton lines with connections to Hoboken and New York City. Circle Squared Alternative Investments is located in Morristown. CrownPoint Group is located in Parsippany. Crossroads Companies is located in Mahwah.
Anthony Vulpi
The joint venture has obtained all necessary approvals from municipal, county, and state authorities for the site, previously occupied by two restaurants and vacant for nearly a decade. Construction financing has been secured with Columbia Bank.
“Given the property’s prime location near downtown Dover, we recognized a tremendous redevelopment opportunity, a vision shared and supported by our partners, the community, and the town of Dover,” said Anthony Vulpi, Crossroads’ residential development partner.
The developers plan to offer a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Nine apartments will be reserved for low—and moderate-income residents, featuring the same high-quality finishes as the market-rate units.
The building will also feature 10,000 square feet of amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center.
Michael Legacki
The building will also include 10,000 square feet of amenities, such as a rooftop deck with outdoor gathering spaces, a resident entertainment lounge, home offices, and a fully equipped fitness center. Additionally, covered parking will be provided on the first two floors.
“Collaborating with city officials and community leaders, our goal is to enhance Dover’s vibrancy and provide new housing options that strengthen the town’s sense of community,” said Michael Legacki, CrownPoint’s vice president.
L2i Construction will serve as the project’s general contractor, with Crossroads leading the project.
MORRIS COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our local area until Wednesday morning, June 19.
During the Heat Advisory, heat index values are expected to reach up to 100 degrees. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees are possible.
This advisory applies to portions of northern and northwest New Jersey and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.
This week, a prolonged period of excessive heat, with high temperatures in the 90s, is expected. The heat is forecast to intensify as the week progresses, peaking late and into the weekend. These early-season heat events, combined with their prolonged nature, may increase heat-related impacts such as heat illnesses or effects on heat-sensitive infrastructure.
Everyone is encouraged to drink fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, avoid the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
Club Treasurer Stephanie Turkot serves pancakes at the Kiwanis Club of Denville's successful Father's Day Breakfast, engaging with the community.
MORRIS COUNTY — Kiwanis Club of Denville Holds a Successful Father’s Day Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Sunday, June 16.
The famous breakfast included pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, tea, orange juice and dessert.
Kiwanis Club of Denville President Errol Ernstrom with Former Lt. Governor Frank Cahill
The Kiwanis Club of Denville is a local chapter of the global Kiwanis organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and communities. Founded in 1946, the Denville club engages in various volunteer opportunities, ranging from small projects to significant initiatives with a global impact. They are committed to service projects that benefit children locally and worldwide.
Kiwanis Club of Denville’s Father’s Day Breakfast Delights Attendees
Denville Kiwanis Club is an active, contributing member of our community. They participate in a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including:
Easter food baskets
Bicycle rodeo
June Street Festival
Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Shredding Event
Over the years, the club has supported numerous organizations and individuals with community-based projects, such as Joey Bella Memorial Fund, Project Playground 2.0, Girl Scout Gold Award, and Boy Scout Eagle Scout projects.
Are you interested in helping us make Denville a better township? Join the Kiwanis Club of Denville in their efforts to create a positive impact in our community. For more information on how to get involved, click here.
Kiwanis Club of Denville’s Father’s Day Breakfast Delights Attendees
