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Morris County Touts Small Business Saturday With Grant Delivery

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Frank Cahill
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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.

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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.

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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 Commissioner Tayfun Selen Announces Re-Election Bid

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Morris County Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen

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 Man Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography

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Frank Cahill
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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.

Click here to read a copy of the complaint.

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.

Shop Local Stores During Small Business Saturday in Morris County

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Frank Cahill
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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.

Prosecutor’s Office Participates in Table of Hope’s Thanksgiving Giveaway

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Frank Cahill
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Deputy Chief Robert McNally, Sgt. Patrick LaGuerre, King’s Manager Eileen, First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, Prosecutor Robert Carroll, and Chief of Detectives Chris Kimker

MORRIS COUNTY — Several members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office joined Table of Hope to distribute frozen turkeys and food boxes at the County College of Morris on Friday, November 18, 2021,

The drive-through giveaway serves the Morris County community for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Hosted by the Spring Street Community Development Corporation
(SSCDC) and County College of Morris, the giveaway is supported by Alstede Farms, Bethel Church, Community Food Bank of NJ, the Morris County Sheriff’s Department, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

In anticipation of the giveaway day, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office PBA Local #327 donated 82 turkeys. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood said, “During these challenging times, we are honored to join our community partners in providing turkeys and food boxes to families in need. We hope that their Thanksgiving may be made a little brighter this year.”

Sgt. Patrick LaGuerre, Det. Jermaine Marbley, Assistant Prosecutor Taylor Sharofsky, Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Sam DeNegri, AP Bridget Carr, and AP Robert Lombardo.

Morris County Library Celebrates its Centennial

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Library has been a local asset for over one hundred years and on Saturday, November 19 it held a Centennial celebration to honor the momentous occasion.

The festivities started out with the Leoniecke Scheuble Jazz Trio performing in the lobby.

Free giveaways and children’s activities were held and given out throughout the day.

Morris County’s Director of the Commissioner Board, Tayfun Selen took part in the ceremony presenting a Resolution to the Executive Director of the library, Darren O’Neill. Also participating in the event were Senator Anthony Bucco, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, Commissioner John Krickus, and Commissioner-elect Christine Myers.

Later in the afternoon, a concert was held featuring members of the New Jersey Chamber Players who performed Franz Schubert’s String Quintet, D. 956.

They are holding events year-round to toast their 100th anniversary – all events will be posted on their website.

For more information click here.

CCM Design and Visual Arts Students Portfolio Exhibition

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Frank Cahill
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City,” acrylic, by Gavin Ludwig of Wharton

MORRIS COUNTY — Looking for an opportunity to view creative works from the next generation of designers and artists? Visit the Art Gallery at County College of Morris (CCM) and you’ll be able to explore multiple works by students at the Fall 2022 Design and Visual Arts Portfolio Class Exhibition.

The exhibition opens December 1 and runs through December 15 in the Art Gallery located in the Sherman H. Master Learning Resource Center (LRC), on CCM’s campus, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. The exhibition is a joint showing of pieces created by students in both the Visual Arts and Design programs at CCM. Gallery hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Two receptions, free and open to the public, will take place. The first will be held on Thursday, December 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., as a casual get-together in the Art Gallery to view student artworks. The second, a Presentation Reception will be held Thursday, December 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., which will showcase works in the form of PowerPoints, books, business cards, resumes, and other formats. That one will be held in the LRC Reading Room.

At CCM, Portfolio classes represent the summation of a student’s work from two years of creative studies at the college.

“Portfolio classes at CCM help students to critique, improve and select their best work; create effective presentations; write documents for marketing their creative work; and develop portfolios to gain entrance to four-year colleges and universities should they wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree,” notes Todd L. W. Doney, CCM professor of Visual Arts.

“I am consistently amazed and inspired by the work of our students,” adds Kelly Whalen, chair of the Art & Design department. “It’s such an honor to watch them as they grow and develop their skills and talent.”

For information on CCM’s Art & Design programs click here.

The Kennedy Dancers Performing at Madison Community House

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Frank Cahill
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The Kennedy Dancers

MADISON — The Kennedy Dancers will return to the Thursday Morning Club‘s Madison Community House for a special holiday performance Saturday, December 10.

The holiday showcase features performances by the Kennedy Dance Professional Repertory with choreography by Founder Diana Dragone.

Since its inception, Kennedy Dancers has responded to community needs serving not only professional dancers but also teens and young adults who are at risk and are provided scholarships to learn to dance with professionals of the company. The needs of senior citizens are also addressed through diverse dance class performances that offer fun and fitness.

Kennedy Dancers, Inc. is a nonprofit, Jersey City-based professional dance company established in 1976.

The Saturday, December 10 program at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a buffet of holiday treats. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under 12.

Checks can be made payable to “TMC, Kennedy Dancers” and mailed to TMC, P.O. Box 345, Madison, NJ, 07940. The Thursday Morning Club’s Madison Community House is located at 25 Cook Ave., Madison.

For questions, call the Madison Community House at (973) 377-0244.

Organized in 1896, the Thursday Morning Club (TMC) offers programs and services to support the community, and its Madison Community House provides a home for a five-day preschool and before- and after-school child care programs, as well as a number of sports, recreation, and civic groups.

Those who would like to serve the community, make new friends, and enjoy programs and activities are asked to consider joining the Thursday Morning Club.

For information about the Thursday Morning Club or membership, call the Madison Community House at (973) 377-0244 or visit www.TMCMCH.org.

Peapack-Gladstone Bank is Planning the Return of Christmas Tree Sale

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Frank Cahill
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Peapack-Gladstone Bank is located at 104 Ely Place

BOONTON — This second annual holiday event will highlight the rich history of the community and is reminiscent of past tree sales sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club of Boonton. To be held at the Bank’s retail location at 104 Ely Place, all of this year’s proceeds benefit Youth Mental Health Programs at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA in Mountain Lakes.

Beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 25, families can choose from a selection of approximately 300 trees, in a wide variety of species, ranging from five to 12 feet. Cash and credit or debit card payments are accepted. Once a selection is made, volunteers net and prepare the holiday selection for transport. Sale days are November 25 to 27 and December 2 to 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Founded in 1921, Peapack-Gladstone Bank reflects on past traditions and ties to its community, bringing back an old-fashioned quality to this one-of-a-kind branch. The new Boonton location offers personal and business banking solutions, as well as wealth management, investment banking, professional services, and consumer and commercial lending. The branch is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursdays until p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon.

Additional amenities include fully operational drive-up services, a 24-hour ATM, safe deposit boxes, and night deposit services.

Morris County Salutes Veterans; Seven ‘Distinguished Service Medals’ Presented

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Boonton WW II veteran Arthur Lloyd Charlton is all smiles as he is honored for his service to the nation by the Morris County Commissioners. The commissioners are, from left: John Krickus, Deb Smith, Tom Mastrangelo and Stephen Shaw

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals and Certificates of Honor to seven veterans on Wednesday, November 9, during their annual Veterans Day Observance ceremony, where state and federal authorities also issued honors to the former service members.

Senator Anthony Bucco and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, both R-Morris, presented “Citations of Commendations and Praise” to each of the medal winners, who were accompanied by family and friends. Willy Tolba, the Veterans and Military Affairs Liaison for U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, joined the ceremony with other members of the Congresswoman’s office to present honors to the veterans.

“Morris County has always celebrated and cherished the sacrifices of our veterans – the men and women who left the safety and comfort of their homes to serve in our military for the benefit of all Americans. These medals we present tonight are unique to Morris County, and they were established by past members of this board more than 20 years ago so that Morris County could continue to honor and recognize our friends, neighbors, and relatives who dedicated their lives to serve this nation. This Board of Commissioners is honored to carry on that tradition tonight and say thank you to each of you,” said Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen.

The event was held at the start of a regular public meeting of the Commissioners on the fifth of the Morris County Administration and Records Building in Morristown.

Director Selen noted November 10 marked the 247th birthday of the United States Marine Corps and said November 13 marks the 40th Anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Morris County joined the County College of Morris this past summer in helping VFW Post 7333 in Randolph host the Moving Wall. It is a half-sized version of the memorial in Washington that tours the nation, allowing people who cannot get to the nation’s capital to pay tribute to those lost in that war.

The Honored veterans included:

• Richard David Allen, Jr., 39, Washington Township.

He served with the Marine Corps as an intelligence specialist during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2001 to September 2006.

• Arthur Lloyd Charlton, 95 of Boonton

Charlton is a long-time Boontonite and local historian. He served in the U.S. Army October 25, 1945, to July 4, 1947, in the aftermath of World War II, stationed in a hospital in Korea. Processed separation papers for soldiers returning home from war.

He is known to everyone as Lloyd and is listed among others on the Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation’s “The Greatest Generation – Morris County in WWII” website archive outlining the history of more than 3,000 Morris County residents who participated in WWII.

He served as a Tec 4 in the U.S. Army, processing the paperwork of thousands of returning soldiers. Mr. Charlton was shipped to Korea in 1946 and served as the mailman.

He graduated from Boonton High School and, post-military, he obtained a degree in Physics from Tufts University. Mr. Charlton worked as an engineer in atomic energy, serving as a test engineer at Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway Township and additionally with the U.S. Census Bureau.

He also is an author who became known as Boonton’s local historian. He and his wife, Terry, published four books: “Artistry of Bob Bogue,” “Stories of a Small Town Boonton USA,” “More Stories of a Small Town Boonton USA” and “Boonton USA WWII Stories.” They have three children and many grandchildren.

Charlton has been a Historical Society Trustee, leading the Main Street Historical Walk in Boonton each summer, and has acted as curator for the Boonton Museum’s “Boy Scouts Exhibit” and “Artistry of Bob Bogue Exhibit.” He shares his interest in Boonton’s history with younger generations by giving talks to grammar school children visiting the museum.

Charlton is listed in the Boonton High School Wall of Fame. He served for more than 50 years with the Boy Scouts, working his way from Silver Beaver to Scout Master. He also served as a Fellow and President of the Rotary Club, working in the group’s Easter Seals program with special needs children through the Boonton Library Garden, which he helped to create and maintain for 10 years.

Charlton is a recipient of the Citizen of the Year award in Boonton and the Citizen of the Year Award from the YMCA of Morris County.

His books were added to a time capsule buried at Boonton’s Mayor’s Park on Sept. 23, 2017, during Boonton’s 150th Anniversary Celebration. Then-U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen placed the books into the capsule, which will be opened in 2117.

He also volunteered with Morris County’s Meals-on-Wheels program, and he is a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as Deacon and Elder, and participated in the singing group the “Presbyaires” from 1994 to 2006. An official photographer for the Garden Club, Mr. Charlton takes a special interest in the Ann Charlton Memorial Garden, where he works several times a year with special needs children

His local volunteer services have also included the Little League and nine years on the Boonton School Board.

• Carl “Mike” Cabanas, 41, Morristown

A veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, he served in the Army and the New Jersey Army National Guard between October 1, 2000, to July 21, 2013.

• Tarek Al-Aydi, 56, Morristown

A veteran of the Marine Corps who served during the War on Terror in Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 28, 1993, to March 12, 1998.

• Stephen Dickson Reynolds, 76, of Flanders

A Vietnam Era veteran of the Army who served a tour of duty from October 13 to 1968 to August 1970.

• Lawrence Leonard Walsh, 60, of Mendham

An Army veteran who served from May 1984 to August 1991, including during the invasion of Panama known as Operation Just Cause.

• Timothy Nathaniel McCloe, 62, of Morristown

A Marine Corps Veteran of the Cold War era who served in 1979.

Veterans who privately received medals include:

• Bryan Lamar Jones, 41, of Long Valley

A veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Army from July 7, 1999, to February 23, 2013

• Richard Neal Jones, 72, of Morristown

A veteran of Vietnam, Mr. Jones served in the Navy from February 1969 to December 1972.

• Bryan Saavedra, 33, Morris Plains

A veteran of the War on Terror, Mr. Saavedra served in the Army from August 20, 2007, to October 19, 2011.

• George C. Marmo of Montville (honors issued posthumously)

A veteran of World War II, Mr. Marmo served in the Army as a tank cannoneer under General George S. Patton from December 21, 1942, to November 9, 1945.

A veteran of World War II, Mr. Marmo served in the Army under General George S. Patton from December 21, 1942, to November 9, 1945,

Mr. Marmo was a cannoneer and, briefly, a tank commander in an M-36 tank destroyer in Europe where he loaded, charged, fired, and reloaded 90 mm guns on the artillery vehicle. He supervised four soldiers in the tank.

He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, World War II Victory Medal, the Purple Heart, the American Theatre Ribbon, and the Euro-African-Mid-East Ribbon with three Bronze Stars.

After his service, he married and had three daughters, and worked in the insurance business. He passed in 1989 at the age of 67. His family has accepted his medal and certificate of honor.

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