HANOVER — On January 5th, Mayor Gallagher introduced his Communication Initiative for improving how the Township connects with and provides information to its residents in real-time. The Township partnered with TAPinto and created a Twitter page to expand its reach by providing official news and information to more residents.
Today the Township is introducing a new interactive form called “Ask your Governing Body.” Residents will be able to submit a question to the Township Committee and our professional staff. Within five business days, they will receive an official first-hand response from the Township with accurate information direct from the Township Committee liaison and/or related department(s). The questions and answers will then be posted to the Township website on the “Ask Your Governing Body” page for all to read.
The Township understands that not all residents can attend a Township Committee meeting to speak with their elected officials. This new form is a way to provide access to all residents and dispel any false information that may circulate on unofficial social media pages and groups.
Los Carnales Mexican Restaurant is located at 52 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
MORRIS COUNTY — You may not realize it at first glance. Still, a somewhat quaint downtown Lake Hiawatha, comprised of an approximately one-mile stretch of North Beverwyck Road, offers a wide, ethnically diverse variety of great little family-owned restaurants and shops, including a homemade ice cream specialty store. A vibrant section of Parsippany that is not without its multicultural charms, and which now is home to Carnales Mexican Restaurant, formerly Maddy’s Mexican, which was initially opened in 2012 by the Matos family as a Mexican Restaurant & Pizzeria and then acquired in 2015 by Andres Santiago and Isabel Salazar.
The small, cozy, warm interior is set up with approximately ten tables, comfortably spaced throughout the dining area so as not to feel crowded.
Now, continuing with another independent, family-owned business, we welcome brothers Saul, Ricardo, and Romel Santiago, who bring their take on Mexican cuisine to Los Carnales (which translates to “the brothers”), which they opened in September of 2022. The Santiago family hails from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, which is internationally renowned for its regional cuisine. I did get to sit down with one of the cordial Owners and Chef, Romel Santiago, during my visit, who told me that he arrived in America when he was 16 years old, following in his older brothers’ footsteps, and acquired his cooking skills working in the food industry over the years. He said his goal is to offer delicious, fresh food and to keep working on his cooking skills to continue to please his customers. Romel emphasized that “everything at Los Carnales is made to order, and only the freshest ingredients are used.” He also said old family recipes and cooking styles ensure the authenticity of the food.
By my count, we are fortunate to have no less than nine excellent restaurants and cantinas, plus a few of those fast food Tex-Mex franchises serving Mexican and Mexican fusion cuisine, all within a several-mile area of Parsippany. Ranging from more high-end, formal dining establishments to tiny, casual eateries, all offering up their take, often based on family recipes, regional differences, and traditional dishes, on this unique, flavorful, savory, earthy, and hearty fare. Which is best depends on your tastes and preferences, but I recommend trying them all and then deciding. It would be a fun family dining experience making the rounds, trying out the various eateries, many with their blend of spices, seasonings, textures, flavors, and cooking styles.
I enjoyed my visits to Maddy’s Mexican Restaurant and was sorry to hear they closed their doors late last year. I always hate to see these wonderful little family-owned shops move on, and I was hoping not to see an empty storefront at the location. Those concerns were quickly assuaged when I saw that another Mexican restaurant, Los Carnales, was taking over the location. I enjoy Mexican cuisine, and I always thought that the previous restaurant offered some tasty dishes, so I figured it was time to stop in and check out the new kid in town.
Colorful plastic tablecloths cover the tables, and the black leather cushioned wooden chairs provide that rustic look common to Mexican restaurants.
We were greeted by our very friendly server and hostess, Carla, who offered us the seating of our choice. The small, cozy, warm interior is set up with approximately ten tables, comfortably spaced throughout the dining area so as not to feel crowded. Colorful plastic tablecloths cover the tables, and the black leather cushioned wooden chairs provide that rustic look common to Mexican restaurants.
Romel Santiago, Carla and Pat Munutillo
The room is comfortably lit by the large storefront window, which is enough to allow you to enjoy the food and ambiance. Low Mexican music plays in the background. The décor throughout the restaurant is relatively simple yet appropriate to this venue. Brick wall accents, bright and colorful native American/Latin murals, assorted festive Mexican artifacts, and artwork adorn the walls. Altogether creating an appealing, bold, and cohesive color scheme that sets the tone for an enjoyable dining experience.
On their website, Los Carnales boasts that they offer “Authentic Mexican food, in addition to their unique twist on classic meals. Hearty Mexican and American specialties in an easygoing, BYOB space with festive décor.” After my visit, I must agree that they live up to their statement. I enjoyed the casual, comfortable atmosphere and friendly and efficient service. I found the food very tasty, well-prepared, expertly seasoned (spicy, as I like it, but not too spicy), beautifully presented, generously sized, and reasonably priced.
Nachos and Nopales con Chorizo
My friend and I started with a couple of shared appetizers. The extensive menu has many tantalizing selections, but we settled on the Nachos and Nopales con Chorizo. The Nachos (freshly made crispy corn tortillas mixed with melted cheese, Mexican sour cream, pico de galo, lettuce, guacamole, jalapeno & black beans) were a very large serving, delicious, and quickly devoured. Bowls of fresh Salsa Roja and Salsa Verde for dipping accompanied the nachos. Our other appetizer was the Nopales con Chorizo (roasted cactus mixed with Mexican sausage). Absolutely delicious!
Bowls of fresh Salsa Roja and Salsa Verde for dipping accompanied the nachos.
The chorizo was cooked perfectly, moist, savory, and with a hint of vinegar and chili peppers, and the cactus, with its slightly sour and citrusy taste, perfectly complemented the chorizo. Like the nachos, it was a very large serving! I honestly could have left a happy and satiated diner right there, but being me, I had to soldier through and try their signature dish, the Molcajete.
Their signature dish, the Molcajete
Carla, our server, arrived with my Molcajete, and I quickly realized my eyes were bigger than my stomach. A very ample variety of Mexican Sausage, Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Pork Chop, Cactus, Jalapenos, Fresh Cheese slices, and Cambray Onions filled and overhung the enormous molcajete. A molcajete is a traditional mortar and pestle bowl made of volcanic stone that keeps the food hot. Fantastic entrée, but enough for two or three people. I knew by now that I was taking most of it home. It also came with sides of hot tortillas, rice, and beans. Wow! Different textures, different tastes, and different seasonings, but it all came together perfectly. Wonderful dish.
Chicken Fajita, served with soft flour tortillas, rice, beans, pico de gallo, Mexican sour cream, and guacamole.
My friend ordered the Chicken Fajita, served with soft flour tortillas, rice, beans, pico de gallo, Mexican sour cream & guacamole. Again, a generous portion and, according to him, delicious.
Tres Leches
Common sense would dictate that I should skip dessert by now, but no one ever said I had common sense. Tres Leches cake was on the menu, and I loved it; it is a Mexican-origin cake. The vanilla sponge cake, soaked in three kinds of milk, was moist, sweet (not too sweet), and decadent and made for the perfect grand finale to a great meal.
I would recommend you stop in and give Los Carnales a try. I’m sure you will enjoy it. Delicious food, nice people, and you will be supporting a relatively new local business.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday- 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Dine-in – Take Out – Curbside Pickup – No Contact Delivery – BYOB. Catering Available. Street Parking.
Los Carnales Mexican Restaurant, 52 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha; (973) 794-6700; www.loscarnalesmexican.com.
Stanley Fiel, MD, FACP, FCCP, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center
MORRIS COUNTY — Stanley Fiel, MD, FACP, FCCP, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center, ranked by U.S. News & World Report the #1 hospital in New Jersey for five consecutive years. Dr. Fiel has served as interim CMO since May.
“We are honored that Dr. Fiel will continue to play a highly instrumental medical leadership role at Morristown Medical Center,” said Trish O’Keefe, Ph.D., RN, President, Morristown Medical Center and Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Atlantic Health System. “Dr. Fiel’s leadership during this time has been invaluable. He has guided and collaborated with our medical and nursing staff throughout the COVID pandemic and recent pediatric respiratory surges, skillfully leading our team during challenging, high-volume periods at our hospital.”
Dr. Fiel has served as the chairman for the Department of Medicine and as a leading physician at Morristown Medical Center for nearly 20 years and is an experienced and accomplished clinician, educator, and researcher. Dr. Fiel is also a Professor of Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and is the author of numerous published works and an active member of local and national societies.
“Witnessing the impact of the compassionate care demonstrated by our health care teams here, I am reminded daily to seek out and strengthen my connections with my patients, their families, and all of the staff that support the care we provide to our community,” said Dr. Fiel. “For those of us at Morristown Medical Center and Atlantic Health System, we see our responsibility to deliver unparalleled health care and to elevate our reputation for extraordinary care.”
After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut, Dr. Fiel was awarded his Medical Degree and inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He then completed an internship and residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and a fellowship in the pulmonary disease section of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Since 1978, Dr. Fiel has held key hospital appointments, including Chief of the Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine and Hahnemann University in Philadelphia.
A Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American College of Physicians, Dr. Fiel also is a member of the American Thoracic Society and other professional societies. He has served on the editorial boards for journals such as the <em>Journal of Asthma, Chest, and Clinical Pulmonary Medicine</em>. Dr. Fiel’s many contributions to medical literature have appeared in publications such as <em>The New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, and Chest.</em> His major research interests include the mechanisms of inflammation in cystic fibrosis and therapeutic advances in treating obstructive pulmonary disorders, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He has published over 200 articles, abstracts, chapters, and monographs in the Medical literature.
Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the New York metropolitan area. Powered by a workforce of more than 19,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, Atlantic Health System serves more than half of the state of New Jersey, including 12 counties and 6.2 million people. The not-for-profit system offers more than 400 sites of care, including its seven hospitals: Morristown Medical Center in Morristown and Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Newton Medical Center in Newton and Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains. Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison, and through its partnership with CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold.
Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,600 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and joins Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners as part of Atlantic Alliance, a Clinically Integrated Network of more than 2,500 health care providers throughout northern and central NJ.
Atlantic Health System provides care for the full continuum of health care needs through 23 urgent care centers, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, and Atlantic Anywhere Virtual Visits. The transportation fleet of Atlantic Mobile Health facilitates the connection between these services on both land and air.
Atlantic Health System leads the Healthcare Transformation Consortium, a partnership of six regional hospitals and health systems dedicated to improving access and affordability, and is a founding member of the PIER Consortium – Partners in Innovation, Education, and Research – a streamlined clinical trial system that will expand access to groundbreaking research across five health systems in the region.
Atlantic Health System has a medical school affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University and is home to the regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers and is the official healthcare partner of the New York Jets.
MADISON — Please make an appointment to give blood at the Madison YMCA on Friday, March 31, between 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Madison Area YMCA, is located at 111 Kings Road.
To make an appointment, click here or text (732) 616-8736. Appointments are encouraged.
Walk-ins are welcome if social distancing can be maintained. Please help spread the word.
All donors who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in March will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one of two $10,000 prepaid gift cards* — enough to buy groceries for a year!
Hospital patients rely on blood, platelet, and plasma transfusions every hour of the day, every day of the year. But a prolonged shortfall of blood donations can put patient care at risk. We’re asking all donors to step up and help end the blood shortage to support these patients during their treatment. In return for donating in March, Vitalant will thank all donors with a chance to win big!
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher kicks off the 2023 Mayors Wellness Campaign with a weightlifting workout session on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. Joining the Mayor at Powerhouse Gym on Route 10 in Whippany will be members of the Hanover Township Recreation Bobcat Wrestling Team.
In 2022, Hanover Township was designated an “Up and Coming” Healthy Town by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute which is under the direction of the League of Municipalities.
Mayor Gallagher’s commitment to “total wellness” means providing innovative programs with outstanding partners that address the physical, emotional and mental health care needs of all residents regardless of age.
Beginning with Hanover Township’s youth athletes, the Mayor will also work out with the players and coaches of the Hanover Tigers on Wednesday, March 29 at 6:00 p.m. at The Tigers Turf at JVA Hall on South Jefferson Road in Whippany. Here the Mayor will join the team as they run through their football drills.
On Sunday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m. you will find Mayor Gallagher with the Healthy Kids Running program at Whippany Park High School. After participating in warm-ups, the Mayor will hand out medals at the last race of the season. Come June, the Mayor will participate in dry-land workouts with the Bee Meadow Pool Swim Team.
Mayor Gallagher’s workouts are not limited to young athletes. On Saturday, March 25, the Mayor will join Personal Fitness Instructor Ava Ventrone to lead Senior Circuit at 10:00 a.m. at the Hanover Township Community Center. Following the workout, there will be light refreshments and hand-outs from Atlantic Health System’s Get Living Morris County program.
Future programs also include The Walking School Bus, International Safe Water Day, the Bike Rodeo, BBQ at Bee Meadow Pool, Family Kick-Ball, and more!
HANOVER — During March 9, 2023, Hanover Township Regular meeting, the Township Committee introduced the 2023 Current Fund Budget of $ 31,548,137.46 which is below the state-mandated 2% CAP. The budget represents a 2.53% tax rate increase for municipal operations only. The amount to be raised by taxation to support the municipal portion of the tax rate is $18,596,998.45 with anticipated revenues at $12,951,139.01. Revenues to support the Township’s budget are derived from fees for various municipal services established by the Township, franchise fees, other business taxes, and State and Federal Aid.
“On behalf of the Township Committee, I would like to provide you with information concerning our current financial and budgetary outlook for 2023. In 2022, the Township did not experience a significant increase in commercial or residential development. In this regard, we experienced a modest increase in our ratable base from $3,845,632,800.00 to $3,859,971,500.00 or a net increase of $14,338,700.00. The ratable base is an essential component in helping to balance the tax rates for residential, commercial, and vacant properties so that we do not see a dramatic shift in taxes to our residential property owners,” said Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher.
Crafting a conservative yet financially responsible budget is also a key factor in devising the tax rate. On Saturday, February 11, 2023, the Township Committee and key department heads met to prepare the 2023 operating and capital budgets. This annual work session gives the governing body and managers the opportunity to carefully consider proposed spending and make necessary cuts while still maintaining essential services. It is a long-standing philosophy that all operating expenditures require justification. Capital improvement projects also receive careful scrutiny based on need. In some cases, projects are deferred with funds being reserved or allocated over a two or three-year period in order to keep budgetary expenditures in check and to minimize the impact on taxes.
This year inflation has also played a role with increased spending on fuel and utilities as well as mandatory increases for pension, insurance, and salaries and wages.
The final tax rate inclusive of the fire districts, county, and local and regional schools have not been finalized as of this writing.
The public hearing and consideration of adopting the 2023 Township budget are scheduled for Thursday evening, April 13th at 8:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as it appears on the regular, open public meeting agenda. The public hearing will take place in the main, public meeting room at the Municipal Building. Residents are invited to attend.
The Township is one of a handful of municipalities that is debt free. In this regard, please rest assured that your governing body realizes the importance of limiting spending while, at the same time, maintaining the highest level of service to all its residents.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert M. McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Mount Olive Police Chief Stephen Beecher, Randolph Police Chief William Harzula, and Roxbury Chief Dean Adone confirmed that Howard Parks, 55, formerly of East Orange, was sentenced in connection with an incident that occurred on April 1, 2022, in Morris County.
On November 29, 2022, the defendant appeared before the Honorable Ralph E. Amirata, J.S.C., and entered pleas of guilty to three counts of second-degree Robbery. On March 17, 2023, Judge Amirata sentenced the defendant to an aggregate sentence of 21 years imprisonment subject to the No Early Release Act, which mandates that the defendant serve 85% of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The defendant was also sentenced to three years of parole supervision upon release.
These charges arise from an incident that occurred on April 1, 2022, in Morris County. On that date, officers from the Mount Olive Police Department responded to the Walmart parking lot, located in Flanders, NJ, to assist the South Orange Police Department with an ongoing carjacking investigation. While on the scene, at approximately 12:04 p.m., the investigation revealed that the defendant stole a motor vehicle, during which he made a threat to kill the owner of the vehicle.
The defendant took flight from the parking lot and at approximately 12:24 p.m., the Mount Olive Police Department learned of an attempted bank robbery that had just occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank, located in Flanders, NJ, involving the defendant. The investigation revealed that the defendant pretended to possess a firearm and passed a note demanding money. However, the defendant fled the area prior to obtaining any money from the bank.
At approximately 12:33 p.m., after leaving the bank, the defendant was involved in a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Dover-Chester Road and Route 10 in Randolph, NJ. Following the crash, the defendant attempted to steal another vehicle but was taken into custody prior to being able to leave the scene.
Prosecutor Carroll commended the excellent inter-agency teamwork that was required to bring this defendant to justice, including members of the Mount Olive Police Department, the Randolph Township Police Department, the Roxbury Township Police Department, the South Orange Police Department, the West Orange Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, and especially recognized Roxbury Police Patrolman Brad Keyes, who courageously stopped the second carjacking in progress prior to arrival of back up.
DENVILLE — Dillon Costanza, 30, of Succasunna is facing charges including driving while intoxicated and drug paraphernalia possession following a traffic stop Saturday in Denville, according to police.
On March 18, an officer stopped a vehicle on Route 10 east after observing the vehicle fail to maintain its lane.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Costanza and several items related to drug paraphernalia were observed in plain view.
Costanza was charged with driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless driving, careless driving, and failure to maintain lane. He was released pending a court appearance.
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.
Parsippany's Joe Jannarone, Jr., with Bella Rocco. and a recent Valerie Fund Walk. File Photo
MORRIS COUNTY — Now in its 18th year, the 2023 Valerie Fund Walk & 5K will be held Saturday, June 10 event in Essex County’s Verona Park to celebrate and honor Valerie Fund patients battling pediatric cancer and blood disorders. The event starts at 8:30 a.m.
The fundraiser is presented by Valerie Fund founders and Warren Township natives Ed and Sue Goldstein, and JAG-ONE Physical Therapy.
There are several new ways to get involved in the walk and 5K run this year.
Team Captains who raise $1,000 or more for their team will earn a gold shirt to set them apart as a Fundraising Gold Team at June 10 event.
In addition, numerous table prizes will be offered via drawing at the event. Tickets for prizes may be purchased through team captains, online at www.TheValerieFund.org/Walk or at their local JAG-ONE office. The holder of the winning ticket does not need to be present on the day to win.
For even more fun on the day, The Valerie Fund has added a Color Run component to the Kid Sprint, sponsored by The Learning Express. There will also be a family games area with the naming sponsorship still available. Contact Leah DelPiano at [email protected] if interested in this or any other sponsorship opportunities.
The event has raised more than $11 million to fight childhood cancers and blood disorders over its 18 years.
To learn more about the event and to register for the sanctioned 5K race and the walk, visit www.thevaleriefund.org/Walk2023. Many questions can be answered by referring to the website’s FAQ tab or calling The Valerie Fund offices at (973) 761-0422.
The Valerie Fund offered special thanks to Sue and Ed Goldstein, its founders, and presenting sponsors. JAG-ONE Physical Therapy is the exclusive run sponsor. Additional sponsors include RWJ Barnabas, Atlantic Health, Burger King, CBSTV, Jersey Mikes, Bank of America, CBOE, Inserra Shoprite, Merck, and St. Joseph’s Health.
<strong>About The Valerie Fund</strong>
After their 9-year-old daughter Valerie succumbed to cancer, the Goldsteins were determined that no family should have to travel great distances to receive superior medical care.
Along with a group of close friends, they began fundraising efforts from their living room – tireless work that would lead to the 1977 opening of New Jersey’s first pediatric oncology facility at Summit’s Overlook Hospital. More than 40 years later, The Valerie Fund’s mission remains that of supporting comprehensive health care for children battling cancer and blood disorders.
The Valerie Fund addresses the most immediate needs of patients and families whose lives are suddenly and dramatically upended. Core services provide emotional, practical, and financial support complementing state-of-the-art medical treatment at seven Valerie Fund Children’s Centers located in New Jersey, New York, and metro Philadelphia.
The hallmark of The Valerie Fund services ensures that families and hospitals do not have to rely on insurance reimbursements to receive the range of support of a multi-disciplinary team including a staff of social workers, psychologists, child life specialists, and educational liaisons. More than 6,000 children with cancer and blood disorders are treated annually – a network that is one of the largest of its kind in the country.
To learn more <a href=”http://www.thevaleriefund.org” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>click here</a>.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and East Hanover Chief of Police Christopher F. Cannizzo confirmed the sentencing of Edwin Urbina, 29, and Krystal Straw, 29, in connection with the beating death of Straw’s three-year-old son.
On January 12, 2023, Straw appeared before the Honorable Stephen J. Taylor, P.J. Cr. and entered an open plea of guilty to two counts of second-degree Endangering Welfare of a Child, three counts of third-degree Hindering Apprehension, third-degree Tampering with a Witness, and fourth-degree Tampering with Physical Evidence.
On March 1, 2023, a jury returned a guilty verdict for Urbina following a seven-day trial. The defendant was found guilty of first-degree Murder with an Aggravating Factor, three counts of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, third-degree Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, two counts of third-degree Tampering with a Witness, and fourth-degree Tampering with Evidence.
On March 16, 2023, Judge Taylor imposed sentences for both defendants during separate court proceedings. Urbina was sentenced to an aggregate sentence of Life imprisonment without eligibility for parole plus 20 years subject to 10 years of parole ineligibility. The sentence shall be served in a maximum security prison. Straw was sentenced to an aggregate sentence of 18 years imprisonment subject to five years parole ineligibility.
Prosecutor Carroll said, “These sentencings bring to a close this terrible and tragic crime. Justice has finally been done for little 3-year-old Liam.”
Prosecutor Carroll would like to thank and acknowledge the agencies that participated in the investigation that led to the successful prosecution, including the exhaustive efforts of the East Hanover Police Department, the Morristown Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office, and various Units in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in working together to investigate this incident leading to the guilty verdict. The Prosecutor would also like to, especially thank Assistant Prosecutor Tara Wang and Senior Assistant Prosecutor Kelly Sandler, who tried this case in court, and MCPO Detective Matthew Belcastro and East Hanover Det. Lt. Andrew Underwood for their outstanding efforts in the prosecution of this case.
