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Law Enforcement Night to be held on March 11

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Frank Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department participated in New Jersey Coalition 4 Education and Positive Choices Law Enforcement Night

MORRIS COUNTY — The NJ Coalition for Education and Positive Choices is rapidly becoming a household name in Morris County.  Word is spreading about the many initiatives being instituted by this unique, powerful group that provides the community with facts and information in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. Everyone is quickly realizing the benefit to families when they sign on. The importance of introducing kids to new activities and promoting substance-free events that keep them occupied (such as sports, exercise, career days, teen dances, and activities with law enforcement) is of paramount concern when it provides ways to uphold a child’s self-esteem.  The Coalition is a pro-active team compromised of elected officials, law enforcement, educational leaders, and concerned citizens who are up to date on the latest crazes and abuses that are plaguing our children.

Please join officers and police departments from all over the state at the Coalition’s Annual Law Enforcement Night.  It is at this event that youngsters get to see firsthand how law enforcement officers are positive influences in our community.  Law Enforcement Night has been known to further develop these relationships often providing career opportunities for teens who might not have ever considered such a path.

The equipment on display at this event is known to even awe adults.  Never will one see such an array of machinery like this at one location.  Kids are able to ride the horses provided by the Park Police, see the Morris County Hope Van, peruse ambulances, emergency vehicles of every shape and size, wearing riot gear, try on handcuffs and comingle with the law enforcement community in a fun atmosphere.

The important aspect to remember here is that law enforcement is trained to make these kids feel safe and important.  Confidence and self-esteem go a long way in helping a child say no to his peers when the time arises.

Law Enforcement Night will be held on March 11 starting at 7:00 p.m. Doors Open 6:45 p.m. Th event will be held at Mennen Sports Arena, 161 E. Hanover Avenue, Morristown.

 

James Lopresti Named to Dean’s List

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Frank Cahill
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Western New England University

BOONTON — Western New England University (WNE) is pleased to announce that James Lopresti has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Semester 2021. Lopresti is one of over 700 students who achieved this mark of academic excellence. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

A model for the “New Traditional University,” Western New England University is among just 13% of private (5,000 students or less) institutions ranked among US News and World Report “National Universities” and a “Top 100 Engineering Program.” WNE enrolls 3,690 students, including 2,552 full-time undergraduates, in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees at its Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy & Health Sciences, and School of Law.

Lopresti is working toward a BA in Law & Society.

A WNE education provides career-span agility through a curriculum grounded in professional/experiential studies, enhanced by the liberal arts, and enriched by mentored research that equips graduates to adapt and succeed in the workplace of the future.

Western New England University (WNE) is a private, nationally ranked, comprehensive institution with a focus on preparing work-ready and world-ready graduates. Founded in 1919 in Springfield, Massachusetts as a division of Northeastern College, WNE’s 215-acre suburban campus serves more than 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-time undergraduates. More than 47,000 alumni have earned degrees through its 90+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and School of Law. Students come from 39 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries. Of 45,104 living alumni, 30% remain within the region, residing in the four Western Massachusetts counties and northern Connecticut.

WNE is classified among nationally ranked universities in US News and World Report and among the Top 100 Undergraduate Engineering programs, and in the Doctoral/Professional Universities category in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Whippany Park Annual Tricky Tray and Fashion Show

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Frank Cahill
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Whippany Park High School

HANOVER — Whippany Park High School Class of 2022 Project Graduation is holding it’s “Annual Tricky Tray and Senior Fashion Show” on March 24.

Join to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2022 and give them the opportunity to have a great safe night celebrating with their classmates. Get your tickets before they are gone!

The event will be held at Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover.

Doors open at 2:00 p.m., dinner is served at 6:00 p.m., and drawing begins 7:00 p.m.

Admission: $55.00. Tickets will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prior purchase only. Submit reservation no later than March 10.

Please mail the form and payment to Trish Mattia, 3 Cherry Street, Morris Plains NJ 07950-3203. Click here to download the form.

All checks made payable to WPHS PG 2022

50/50 Tickets: 1 for $5.00 each Lottery Board Valued @$200.00 / $5.00 per Ticket

A limited number of basket tickets will be sold the night of the event. All tickets must be purchased in advance. This is to alleviate overcrowding and to maintain social distancing. Please have all family and friends on the same reservation form.

Pack 1 $40.00 3 Sheets of Regular Tickets (25 per sheet) 2 Sheets of Grand Tickets (25 per sheet) 1 Sheet of Super Grand Tickets

Pack 2 $60.00 6 Sheets of Regular Tickets (25 per sheet) 3 Sheets of Grand Tickets (25 per sheet) 2 Sheets of Super Grand Tickets (10 per sheet)

 

 

Fresh Fruit Sale in Morris Plains

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Frank Cahill
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Assorted Fruit. For illustration purposes only. Actual fruit will vary

MORRIS PLAINS — Walsh Memorial Bell Choir Program, The Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains is holding a “Fresh Fruit Sale.”

Orders will be taken through February 26. Fruit will arrive Mach 12.

For more information click here.

To order, mail-in an order form with payment, contact the church office, or email carl.bells@mppresby.org.

Click here to download an order form. You can also order online by clicking here.

You may order any of the items to donate to the Interfaith Food Pantry, and we will deliver them. Any of the three large fruit boxes and the Fresh Produce box can be ordered as a donation at a price reduction of $5.00 per box. To place an order, please fill out the order form and mail it, with payment, to the address shown on the form, or leave it with any ringer or at the church office. Thank you for helping to support the musical mission of the Walsh Memorial Bell Choir Program.

Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains is located at 400 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains.

Hanover Township Committee Meeting – February 10, 2022

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER — Hanover Township Committee Meeting – February 10, 2022.

Click here to download the Township Committee Meeting – Open Conference & Closed Executive Legal & Personnel Session

Click here to download the Township Committee Regular Open Public Meeting

Hanover Chief of Police Speaks at Rotary Club

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Frank Cahill
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Rotary member Ron Francioli, Chief Michael Loock and club president David King

HANOVER — Hanover Chief of Police, Mike Loock, visited the Hanover Rotary at their Thursday breakfast held at IHOP.

Chief Loock spoke on current uses and regulations of police body cameras. Most interesting to the membership.

For more information about Hanover Rotary Club, click here.

Their weekly breakfast meetings are held every Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at IHOP, 102 East Hanover Avenue, Cedar Knolls.

Bear Minimum Celebrates Grand Opening

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Frank Cahill
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Bear Minimum is located at 618B Main Street, Boonton

BOONTON — Bear Minimum officially opened its doors on Saturday, February 12 with a ribbon-cutting celebration. Bear Minimum is located at 618B Main Street, Boonton.

At Bear Minimum they believe it is possible to live with minimal impact on our environment and without the use of harmful chemicals that both negatively affect us and our planet. Through the right knowledge, habits, and products they believe they can all live less wasteful lives that will positively affect our wallets, our health, and our environment. Bear minimum will be a hub for fellow eco-warriors within the community to come together and make a difference. Providing knowledge, products, and community events around sustainable living. Bear Minimum is a Refillery and Marketplace for sustainable and local goods located in Boonton.

Bear Minimums products will vary from refillable soaps, cleaners, and shampoos to sustainable and chemical-free baby and child products and handmade local jewelry.

Bear Minimum seeks to help spread awareness on sustainability and seeks to help local consumers buy products that help them limit their carbon footprint and give them sustainable and safe options for themselves and their families.

For more information click here.

Bear Minimum is located at 618B Main Street, Boonton

 

United Way’s Winter Golf Tradition Raises Funds for Struggling Families

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Frank Cahill
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Anthony Coiro of Andover, Ray Farrell of Sparta, Michael Shadis of Hampton and Mario Rodriguez of Byram were among the 130 golfers and supporters who attended the annual United Way Chili Open Golf Classic on February 5. The golf event, which raised nearly $40,000, was focused on helping struggling area residents

MORRIS COUNTY — Held in any kind of weather, the family-friendly golf event and chili sampling raised nearly $40,000 to help ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and households in poverty — those struggling to afford the basics even before the pandemic hit. 

Hosted by United Way of Northern New Jersey in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Branchville, Newton, and Wallkill Valley, the event also featured food from local restaurants, raffle prizes from local businesses and community members, and live music by Sussex County band R.E.NO.   

The event was made possible in part by Name a Nine sponsors Franklin Mutual Insurance and Thorlabs and Habanero Sponsors ADP TotalSource, Edem Title Agency, Homebridge Financial Services, Lakeland Bank, navitend, Newton Medical Center Foundation, and Selective Insurance. 

Sherrill’s Office Collects over 3,250 Valentine Cards for Healthcare Heroes

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced on Valentine’s Day that her office collected over 3,250 Valentines distributed to health care providers across New Jersey’s 11th district, written by residents as a part of her “Valentines for Healthcare Heroes” program.

“After hearing from our healthcare providers about how challenging these recent months have continued to be, we wanted to make sure they knew how much NJ-11 appreciates their hard work to keep us safe,” said Rep. Sherrill. “We saw an outpouring of support for this program and I especially want to thank our students for the beautiful cards they made.”

“On behalf of the entire Atlantic Health System team, I want to thank Congresswoman Sherrill for not only bringing these heartwarming Valentine’s Day cards to our team members but for always being there to support us with whatever we need,” said Nikki Sumpter, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Atlantic Health System. “Throughout the pandemic, she has continually stood by our side and helped empower our team to continue providing the highest quality care to our patients and communities.”

“We greatly appreciate Congresswoman Sherrill’s ongoing advocacy efforts to support health care providers, as well as the community’s show of appreciation to providers who pour their hearts into caring for patients on Valentine’s Day and every day,” said Ashish Parikh, MD, Chief of Quality, Summit Health.

“Thank you to Representative Mikie Sherrill and all of the community members who made the thoughtful Valentine cards for our healthcare workers at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Your support and encouragement really touched our hearts,” said Richard L. Davis, President, and CEO, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

“What a wonderful gesture from Congresswoman Sherril and the entire community to share their love and appreciation with our team! Every single card made us smile and will help energize us as we shift our focus back to more wellness and preventative care for our patients,” said Katherine Fowler, Executive Director of Vanguard Medical Group.

“We are grateful that the ongoing efforts of our amazing healthcare heroes are recognized and appreciated by the communities we serve. Our staff does this work every day out of a love for their patients and the community. We so appreciate the heartfelt sentiments shared with us,” said Eva Turbiner, President & Chief Executive Officer, Zufall Health.

“The Mountainside team sure felt the love this Valentine’s Day! The outpouring of gratitude rejuvenates us in our mission to care for our patients, community, and one another,” said Tim O’Brien, CEO, Mountainside Medical Center.

Rep. Sherrill’s “Valentines for Healthcare Heroes” program provided the community an opportunity to say thank you to our healthcare workers for their hard work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Valentines collected by Rep. Sherrill’s office was delivered to the following healthcare providers:

  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center
  • RWJBarnabas Health Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
  • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
  • Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital
  • St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center
  • Summit Health
  • Vanguard Medical Group
  • Zufall Health Center

Burglary at Red Carpet Inn

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Frank Cahill
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Red Carpet Inn, 1255 Route 10, Cedar Knolls

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Officer Timothy Dalgauer arrested Mr. Tyler Herrick, a 25-year-old from Morristown NJ for burglary on Wednesday, February 2.

Officers were dispatched to the Red Carpet Inn for a burglary to a room. Upon arrival and speaking with the victims, a description was provided of the alleged burglar.

An individual matching that description was locating roaming the halls of the hotel.

A brief investigation resulted in Mr. Herrick being arrested and charged with burglary, trespassing, theft of movable property, receiving stolen property, under the influence of CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to make proper disposal of CDS, and criminal attempt-burglary.

He was transported to the hospital for an evaluation and was provided his court date.

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