HANOVER — Hanover Township Committee Meeting – September 8, 2022.
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Hanover Park Class 1970 Reunion
HANOVER — After two cancellations due to Covid, the Reunion for Hanover Park Class of 1970 is finally on!
The Hanover Park High School Class of 1970 is having a 50th Reunion, Saturday evening, October 29, 2022 at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel and we’d love to see our classmates there!
In order to be up-to-date on the latest information, check out our Facebook Page: Hanover Park High School Class of 1970 Reunion, and to help us to keep in touch with you, PLEASE forward your email information to: [email protected]
Hope to see you soon!
i2i Indian Restaurant Named One of the Best in Morris County
TOWN OF BOONTON — i2i Italian Indian Restaurant was named one of the best Indian Restaurants in Morris County by a Readers Choice 2022: Best Restaurants and Food, Morris and Essex Counties published in Morris/Essex – Health and Life.
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Hanover Township Day Returns to Malapardis Park
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Recreation announces the return of Hanover Township Day to Malapardis Park in Cedar Knolls on Saturday, September 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This event celebrates all things Hanover Township with music, food, dance, karate and dance demonstrations, story time readings as well as community display tables and activities and a special display of skills by the Morris County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Corps. This year, due to low water levels at the pond and maintenance issues with the paddle boats, there will be motorized boat races at the pond instead. Finally, no Hanover Township Day would be complete without wagon rides provided by Dick Kitchell.
On the field are activities including face painting (sponsored by Hartz Mountain Real Estate) , balloon art (sponsored by Dorsey & Semrau), the test your strength hi striker as well as bounce houses and other inflatables like Soccer Darts (sponsored by the Hanover Soccer Association) and Toxic Meltdown (sponsored by Sunrise Senior Living.) The Cedar Knolls Fire Department and Cedar Knolls Board of Fire Commissioners will provide a trackless train for extra fun.
All of this is free of charge making it an “empty pockets” event thanks to these and other local sponsors!
The day begins with the raising of the flag by Boy Scout Troop #155 at 1:00 p.m.
Following the introduction of dignitaries and recognition of event sponsors, the WPHS Marching Band kicks of the event with a musical program and that demonstrates why they are the “Pride of Whippany.”
What follows is a day of family fun that includes hot dogs donated by Wegmans and prepared and served by Hanover Rotary volunteers; corn on the cob purchased, prepared and served by members of the Knights of Columbus Elizabeth Ann Seton Council No. 6904; ice pops and cotton candy courtesy of the Hanover Township Recreation Commissioners. Suburban Propane and Shop-rite are sponsoring bottled water stations. Local civic, community, religious and other non-profit groups sponsor tables and displays with information and giveaways. The 200 Club will be providing free child identification cards and Hope One will also be on site.
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the band Five Wheel Drive will perform its popular brand of rock, pop-rock, party and dance music. Attendees can bring a chair to sit and listen to the music or check out the tables and demonstrations with the music in the background.
It promises to be a festive day featuring food, family, entertainment and fun for all.
For more information and a schedule of events click here.
The rain date is Sunday, September 18, same location and same time. If the weather is questionable, call the Hanover Township Recreation Hotline for information: (973) 887-7870.
Rose House Annual 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser
MORRIS COUNTY — Rose House announces the commencement of its annual 50/50 raffle fundraiser. This year, the money raised will support the nonprofit organization’s Forever Home campaign, which includes a 12-unit apartment facility for adults with special needs in Morris County.
“With more than 8,000 adults with disabilities needing services in New Jersey alone, there is an urgency for special-need housing options,” said Rose House CEO Tom Mitchell. “As people with developmental disabilities age out of school systems, and with their parents growing older, we are dedicated to addressing this pressing issue by providing the care these individuals desperately need. We can only do this through the support of our community, which includes fundraising events such as the annual raffle.”
The new apartment complex will include:
- 12 single occupancy apartments specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities
- Handicap accessible van dedicated to providing safe transportation for apartment residents
- Trained caregivers available to residents each day, as needed
- Integration into the local community through employment options and social events
Raffle ticket information:
- Last year’s 50/50 raffle event raised $7,800 for Rose House, while a lucky winner received a matching amount
- Tickets cost $10 each
- To receive raffle tickets, call Rose House at (973) 984-0006 or email [email protected]
- The winning ticket will be drawn on December 15, 2022 at Rose House’s annual board meeting, and the winner doesn’t need not need to be present.
Rose House is a non-profit organization based in Morris County that creates group homes and independent living apartments for adults with developmental disabilities. It offers customized, self-directed programs to meet every need. The organization’s vision is a future inclusive community, where everyone has a loving home. For more information click here.
Boonton Parks and Recreation Presents Boonton Day 2022
TOWN OF BOONTON! — Come on down on Sunday, September 25 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. and see all Boonton has to offer!
There will be well over 100 vendors, food trucks to satisfy every palate, and lots to do for the kids including face painting, airbrush tattoos, balloons and inflatables!
Boonton Parks and Recreation Director Tracy Pryer, has grown the annual event over the past few years and expanded the location to span almost the entire length of Main Street. “Every year we try to get a little bigger” Pryer said. “We start soliciting vendors months in advance and are always looking for new and exciting things to bring in for the day. It’s 4 hours of pure fun, and we hope to see you all there.”
For additional information on Boonton Day, contact [email protected]
The Halal XPRX Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening
MORRIS COUNTY — The Halal XPRX, 286 Route 46, Rockaway, held a ribbon cutting grand opening on Saturday, September 10.
Rockaway Boro Mayor Tom Mulligan and Candidate for Congress CD11, Paul DeGroot were the guests of honor for the Grand Opening Ceremony of The Halal XPress, a Mediterranean, Asian Fast-food restaurant serving many authentic delicacies.
The event was attended by Rotary Club President of Parsippany, Santosh Peddi, community leaders Mr. Raj Dichapally, Mr. Balaji Jilla, Mr. Bhadra Butala and many families and friends of the restaurant owners.
Mayor Mulligan welcomed the establishment to the township and reiterated the importance of small businesses in the success of the township and the overall economy. DeGroot also welcomed the restaurant to the neighborhood and was pleased to see a unique offering not available elsewhere.
Chef Rajesh Thakur, having experience in Asian Cooking for the past 15 years and having started several Restaurants successfully in the past has come up with a new offering in Rockaway Boro. A Mediterranean and Asian Fusion restaurant serving Halal Food. Chef Rajesh when asked how the concept came to his mind replied, “We all love Mediterranean food and Indian food equally but a place that serves a fusion of this while maintaining the authenticity of the recipes was a challenge I took up and came up with this concept” His partner Mahesh Wani, further added that the restaurant aims to offer fast and efficient service and tasty food at reasonable prices.
The restaurant is now open for business seven days from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and is located at 286 Route 46, Rockaway.
Free Community Events During Welcoming Week as Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Opens its New Welcome Center
MOUNTAIN LAKES – Where can a family play pickleball, dodgeball, and take a boot camp class, all in one week, and all for free? Why the Y of course! Lakeland Hills Family YMCA invites the community to its annual Welcoming Week, this year bigger and better than ever! Conveniently located where the Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, and Boonton borders meet at 100 Fanny Road in Mountain Lakes, the area’s leading community organization is offering a free week of fun events, all in one place, from September 13-18.
Communities are stronger and more cohesive when people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to get to know one another and work side by side to advance the common good. Welcoming Week brings YMCAs and other nonprofit organizations across the country together to help elevate the growing movement of communities that fully embrace all Americans and their contribution to the social fabric of the U.S.
“Celebrating community is what Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is all about,” says Alejandro (Alex) Martinez, CEO and President of the Y. “Our Y is excited to present an entire week of free programs and activities for families and children. Our community looks to Lakeland Hills Family YMCA for support in all facets of life – health and wellness, mental health awareness, spiritual connection, youth development, and more.”
Martinez continued, “Welcoming Week is being presented the day after we have our ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Welcome Center. The Welcome Center has a mission-based purpose to foster community support. The Center is in memory of Kris Joganow, a long-time Y employee, friend, and supporter of the Y. Kris, the wife of our former CEO, Dr. Vik Joganow, passed away from COVID-19 in 2020. We are truly fortunate to reopen our facility to a beautiful new community-centric Welcome Center. This new space, which spans almost the entire first floor of our facility, includes areas for community programs and meetings, “Kris’ Coffee Corner” with enhanced free hot beverages, healthy self-vending machines with cashless purchases including parfaits, sandwiches, salads, snacks, and more. Additionally, the Lounge offers comfortable seating for meetings, work from your laptop with self-charging areas, a teen space, and more. These renovations and upgrades are due to the philanthropic efforts of individuals supporting Kris Joganow’s memory as well as corporations and other donors.
The Welcome Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA will have its official grand opening on Monday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. for invited guests, donors, and dignitaries. It begins with a cleansing of the space followed by an ecumenical blessing of the new Center. The Y reopens to its members and the community on Tuesday, September 13. This is also the first day of Welcoming Week.
For the full calendar of events, programs, and activities as part of its Welcoming Week, click here or call Lakeland Hills Family YMCA at (973) 334-2820.
For more than 100 years the Y has been the leading community organization serving thousands of people, with its focus on Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. No one serves the community as powerfully as the Y does every day.
Five Arrested After Fleeing From Stolen Porsche
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Montville Township Police Chief Andrew Caggiano, and Boonton Police Department Officer in Charge Christian Trowbridge, announce the arrests of five individuals after fleeing from a stolen high end motor vehicle that became disabled while eluding police.
At approximately 5:43 a.m., on Friday, September 9, the Montville Township Police Department received calls from residents in the area of Quarry Mountain Road and Turkey Hill Road regarding a suspicious Porsche Cayenne whose occupants were attempting to steal vehicles from driveways.
Officers were able to locate the Porsche traveling at a high rate of speed on Taylortown Road. As the responding Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and entered onto Interstate 287 south. The Porsche, stolen from Bergen County, became disabled on I-287 and five suspects fled on foot from the vehicle.
The Montville Township Police Department and Officers from the Boonton Police Department began to search the area for the suspects. The search was conducted by the Montville Township Police Department, Boonton Police Department, Parsippany-Troy Hi Police Department, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the New Jersey State Police. The search last until approximately 1:00 p.m.
As a result of law enforcement efforts and investigation, the following were apprehended and arrested:
Shuron D. Solomon, 24, of Newark
Marquis Nickels, 28, of Irvington
Sergio Furtado, 20, of Newark
Dandre McFadden, 24, Newark
Brandon O. Juddmoore, 20, Newark
All five defendants were charged with the below crimes by complaint warrant and lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility in accordance with Bail Reform:
- Theft by Knowingly Receiving Moveable Property (stolen motor vehicle) in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-7A, a crime of the third degree.
- Unlawful taking of means of conveyance (joyriding / motor vehicle), in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-10D, a crime of the fourth degree.
- Conspiracy to commit burglary, in violation of N.J.S. 2C:5-2A(1), a crime of the third degree.
- Resisting Arrest by Flight, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:29:2A(2), a crime of the fourth degree.
Chief Caggiano stated, “The tremendous effort by all these police officers led to the apprehension of all five suspects. The cooperation between all the agencies made this possible. These officers put their lives on the line today to protect the residents of New Jersey.”
Sheriff Gannon stated, “The Morris County Chiefs of Police, led by President Chief Jeffrey Almer, Chief Andrew Caggiano, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll and I have been meeting frequently lately to plan how to better battle this crime scourge. Today, we put some of our plans into action and the result was successful. We’ll keep up the communication, strategy, and teamwork. Our neighbors are nervous and we want to keep them safe!”
Prosecutor Carroll commends all of the law enforcement officers involved in this response for acting quickly, safely and professionally. He stated this repetitive crime is the subject of intensive study and action by local, county and state law enforcement, the judiciary and governmental officials at all levels. All efforts are being made to identify patterns of criminal conspiracies to interdict these crimes and bring those subjects who lead and collude, especially with juveniles, to justice. We do need the public to also do their part and lock and secure their vehicles”
Morris County Sheriff’s Office to host a Citizen Police Academy
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Police Academy is free and participants will be chosen on a first come, first serve basis after completing all necessary paperwork, with a maximum enrollment of twenty (20) participants. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Police Academy will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. starting October 4, 2022 and ending on October 20, 2022.
Applicants must:
- Be at least 21 years of age,
- Residents of Morris County,
- Submit a fully completed application, and
- Must pass a background investigation process.
The purpose of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Police Academy is to give the public a working knowledge and understanding of the operations of our agency and of law enforcement in general. Some topics of instruction will include organizational structure, use of force, drug trends and police response, arrest, search and seizure, motor vehicle stops and officer safety. It is our intention that the graduates of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Police Academy will gain an awareness and appreciation of the services we provide. We also hope to collectively create an even stronger partnership between the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and the community we serve which, in turn, will allow our graduates to become advocates for the law enforcement community as a whole.
For more information, click here to download the application.