EAST HANOVER — An East Hanover roadway was shut down following a crane accident Wednesday afternoon, according to East Hanover Police Chief Chris Cannizzo.
The crane flipped up in the air during a tree removal on South Ridgedale and Tiffany Drive around 2:00 p.m., according to Cannizzo.
Access was restricted to Tiffany Road following the accident, which caused no injuries.
Ajaco Towing assisted in bringing the crane back to its normal position.
EAST HANOVER — One resident was killed and two others rescued as flames ripped through an East Hanover home before dawn Thursday.
The blaze broke out in the bedroom of a single-family home on Ward Place around 12:10 a.m., Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release with East Hanover Police Chief Christopher F. Cannizzo.
Two residents were rescued safely while one victim was found dead inside the home.
No other details are available at this time.
MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblyman Brian Bergen’s bill helping first-time entrepreneurs gain the capital needed to open medical marijuana dispensaries became law today.
“It’s not a marijuana bill, it’s a business bill,” Bergen (R-Morris) told the Assembly Health Committee in May. “Starting a business is near impossible nowadays. With this law, entrepreneurs are going to get a shot to enter into a fresh new industry and grow the economy.”
The legislation (A5179/S2875) incentivizes investors to cover the start-up costs for dispensary businesses owned by minorities, women, and disabled veterans. The investor, investment fund, or group providing financial or technical assistance is now allowed to hold up to a 35% interest in up to seven medical marijuana businesses. Prior to the law, investors could not simultaneously hold more than one medical marijuana cultivator, manufacturer, or dispensary permit.
Bergen added that the new law was thoughtful enough to put protections in place and ensures investors aren’t predatory by restricting them to only a certain portion of ownership.
Depending on the value of the assistance, medical marijuana businesses have at least five, seven or 10 years to pay back the full amount with interest. The investor can maintain ownership interests after the full value of the assistance is repaid; however, they cannot have a controlling interest in the business. In the event of a default, controlling interest can only be transferred to another certified minority, women’s, or disabled veterans business.
TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S-1654) which requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to provide electronic push notifications for New Jersey E-ZPass customers. The notifications will inform customers who download the New Jersey E-ZPass mobile application of tolls incurred after passing through toll plazas operated by the NJTA or SJTA within 24 hours of the charge posting to the customer’s account.
“E-ZPass customers deserve fast and timely notifications of charges incurred while traveling on our toll roads,” said Governor Murphy. “Much like push notifications for other day-to-day transactions that we all receive, this legislation will promote financial transparency and keep New Jerseyans informed of their commuting costs.”
“The benefit of this new law is to provide timely information to E-Z Pass customers regarding the use of their accounts,” said Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, who serves as Chair of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority.
Using the E-Z Pass mobile app, a push notification can be provided to customers keeping them informed of each time a toll is charged to their account, providing better security and management.”
Primary sponsors of S-1654 include Senators Linda Greenstein and Nellie Pou, and Assemblymembers Roy Freiman, Daniel Benson, and Britnee Timberlake.
“Up until now, E-ZPass account holders must rely on a monthly statement to confirm that tolls have proceeded correctly,” said Senator Greenstein. “With this new law, customers will have the option to know within 24 hours whether or not the toll was processed. By expanding customers’ options to include electronic notifications, users will be able to more immediately know that a toll was processed correctly, making paying tolls a more seamless process.”
“Under current law, E-ZPass is not required to notify their customers electronically, which can make it difficult to keep track of tolls,” said Senator Pou. “We live in a world where more and more people have become accustomed to seeing immediate billing notification on their electronic devices. This new law will provide that immediate confirmation when passing through a toll plaza, and allow customers to stay up to speed on their toll usage.”
“It is a reasonable expectation that when a consumer is charged with something, they immediately receive a receipt,” said Assemblyman Freiman. “This already happens with all other transactions. Now, under this new law, our electronic toll system will also provide a receipt to help customers better track their E-ZPass use.”
“An E-ZPass customer should know immediately if their account is being charged,” said Assemblyman Benson. “With this new law, customers will be notified or able to check in real-time to prevent an excessive bill at the end of the month.”
“E-ZPass transactions are made instantaneously,” said Assemblywoman Timberlake. “Customers will now be able to keep up with their daily E-ZPass use and clear up any charge disputes sooner rather than later.”
S-1654 will require push notifications to be delivered within 24 hours of the charge posting to the customer’s account, except when accounts are not recognized at the time of the transaction. Push notifications will be available for all toll plazas operated by NJTA or SJTA, meaning those on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway. It will also be available on toll plazas operated by the Cape May County Bridge Commission.
For a copy of the signing statement, please click here.
HANOVER — Hanover offers a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, November 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the new Whippany Fire Department, 10 Troy Hills Road.
You do not have to be a resident to attend any of the Rabies Vaccination Clinics in Morris County.
Dr. Nate Clark of the Werner Animal Hospital will be administering the rabies vaccinations. All animals must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that the vaccination given will provide one year of protection for cats and dogs vaccinated for the first time and three years for cats and dogs being revaccinated. Also, for pets that have already been vaccinated, the State Health Department advises that revaccinations be given every two years to ensure an overlap of immunity and prevent pet owners from missing the three-year revaccination date.
No reservations are required. If you have any questions, please call the Township of Hanover Health Department at (973) 515-6667.
MORRIS COUNTY — Join for Career Carnival for Kids, an interactive, fun-filled, and FREE program where elementary and middle school kids can meet volunteers from companies and organizations across a variety of industries, including Goryeb Children’s Hospital, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), AWWA NJ, Cerbo Lumber, County College of Morris, M&T Bank, Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph, ShopRite, Weis, and more!
Career Carnival for Kids will be held on Sunday, October 24 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Horseshoe Lake Park, 72 Eyland Avenue, Roxbury.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring this special event in partnership with the Borough of Roxbury Township and the Roxbury Police Department. In addition, the Sheriff is sending four of the county’s top-notch units – K9, Hope One, COPS, and Law Enforcement Exploring – to educate attendees about the important work they do.
Enjoy games, giveaways, and other goodies, and spark some curiosity about the amazing world of work. Online registration is encouraged but not required.
Click here for additional information.
MORRIS COUNTY — You may be busy raising your family or serving as a caregiver for relatives and regret not having the time to help improve your community. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany and Sons of Italy #2561 has a solution to that dilemma.
On Thursday, October 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., you can help improve the lives of others and have fun while doing so by attending the Kiwanis annual wine tasting at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.
This Wine Tasting is the Kiwanis Club’s largest fundraising event with the goal of supporting programs that benefit children and youth.
The local programs funded by the Kiwanis Club include sponsored youth programs in the Parsippany-Troy Hills school district, such as Key Clubs in both high schools, Builders Clubs in the middle schools, and K-Kids Clubs in all of the elementary schools; Parsippany Day Care Center; Parsippany Library; the Stickley Farms family fun day and numerous other 501(c)3 organizations that serve children and families. In addition to this financial support of children’s leadership development and service initiatives, the club meets the basic needs of the less fortunate families in our community by providing food and food cards, toiletry items, and blankets through a partnership with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Community Center. The Club also supports state and national organizations that serve the needs of children and their families.
Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 was founded as a non-profit organization, which contributes thousands of dollars to worthwhile local charities and families. The lodge is proud to be able to serve a small portion of needs to our local communities. Donations include, but are not limited to, The Parsippany Food Pantry, High School Scholarships, Gift cards to families in need, The Valerie Fund, Alzheimer’s, and many others.
Joe Canal is a major sponsor of the wine tasting event. The event includes silent and live auctions; a delicious hot and cold buffet; wines and liquors; and an opportunity to help raise money and do good for others.
In addition, Kane Brewing Company specializing in brewing American and Belgian-style ales will be sampling their products at the event.
Tickets are only $65 each. Kiwanis is a 501(C)3 organization and your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
If you would like to purchase tickets, click here, or call Frank Cahill (862) 213-2200.
For more information on The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 visit www.soi2561.org. For more information on the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.
BOONTON — The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, (NJSFWC) which the Woman’s Club is a member of is collecting stockings from all clubs in New Jersey to support Operation Yellow Ribbon, a nonprofit organization that sends care packages to servicemen and women serving overseas.
Last year club members across the state filled and donated over 1,700 stockings, and this year should be no exception.
Today women’s clubs meet for community service, developing friendships, and to have fun. Even during these difficult times, the club has continued to meet, socialize and make donations to support the community.
For more information, email the club at [email protected] or visit their Facebook page by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Democratic Candidate for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was a guest speaker on September 30 at the Parsippany Hilton during the “Meet The Candidate Speaker Series” sponsored by the Morris County Chamber of Commerce.
Philip Murphy took the oath of office as New Jersey’s 56th governor on January 16, 2018. Under his leadership, New Jersey has made strides in creating and expanding economic opportunity while shrinking long-standing inequities, restoring fiscal responsibility, delivering real property tax relief, growing the state’s economy, and investing in its people. Murphy has guided New Jersey from being the epicenter of the national pandemic to a model state for restart and recovery with a focus on careful statewide and regional planning to protect residents and save lives. Murphy has built broad partnerships for aggressive COVID testing and vaccinations.
His administration has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in direct relief to small businesses, schools, tenants and landlords, and middle-class families. Governor Murphy has also made New Jersey a model state for social justice, signing legislation enacting among the country’s strongest automatic voter registration measures and restoring voting rights to residents on parole or probation, expunging the records of numerous nonviolent offenders, and creating the nation’s strongest provisions for environmental justice.
The Gubernatorial Speaker Series concludes with a Democratic candidate and incumbent, Governor Phil Murphy. Murphy discussed his platform and took questions from attendees.
IBEW Local 102 sponsored the event. Since 1900, the members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 102 (IBEW Local 102) have served the communities of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Providing a skilled workforce of electricians is something we take pride in. It is our goal to ensure every job is on time and on budget.
For more information about the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R-Morris, Essex, Passaic) has submitted legislation in Trenton that would stabilize water and sewage fees for senior citizens and the disabled.
The bill would amend current law to allow any county and municipal sewerage authorities, as well as water purveyors, to reduce or stabilize fees to users of the water or sewerage systems 65 years or older.
DeCroce said the bill help offset increasing property taxes in New Jersey.
“There are so many ways that the state and local governments reach into the pockets of homeowners and renters in New Jersey besides property taxes,” said DeCroce. “All those added taxes and fees add up and make New Jersey unaffordable for many, especially for retired people. The state legislature must begin addressing the hidden taxes and fees that no one talks about.”
DeCroce said stabilizing sewer and water fees would protect seniors and the disabled from escalating fees that she predicts will go demonstrably higher in coming years. “The history of New Jersey is steadily increasing user fees; rarely do we see fees going down,” added DeCroce.
The assemblywoman noted that with Congress poised to pass a $1.5 billion infrastructure package – sewer and water utilities will begin undertaking needed improvements to their systems. She said she fears that the costs not covered by federal funds will be passed on to ratepayers.
“The state cannot burden senior citizens living on fixed incomes with higher fees for essential services,” added DeCroce.
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