LA Fitness will be opening in the former 24 Hour Fitness location
HANOVER — LA Fitness will be opening soon in Hanover, in the former 24 Hour Fitness location. LA Fitness will occupy approximately 40,000 square feet.
LA Fitness will be joining Wegmans and Panera Bread at 24 Sylvan Way, in the Wegmans Shopping Plaza.
Gym Chain 24 Hour Fitness closed over 100 clubs nationwide, including Hanover Township, as it repositions itself amid coronavirus health and safety restrictions that have proven difficult for the fitness industry. The Hanover location closed on June 13, 2020.
LA Fitness continues to increase its presence by focusing on the one lifelong benefit valued by everyone: good health.
Founded in Southern California in 1984, LA Fitness continues to seek innovative ways to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of our increasingly diverse membership base. Today, our state-of-the-art clubs span the continent, and we’re still expanding. Our strong and successful growth stems from our commitment to understanding and meeting the distinct needs of each community we serve. With our wide range of amenities and a highly trained staff, we provide fun and effective workout options to family members of all ages and interests.
The Parsippany and Randolph locations changed their name to Esporta. Esporta is part of the LA Fitness umbrella.
LA Fitness will open in the Wegmans Shopping Center
HANOVER — Swim registration for the upcoming Fall 2021 season opens on Tuesday, August 24th at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Saturday, September 4. The season runs from September 12 through November 20. Click here to view the Fall swim lesson schedule.
Registration takes place online only (Click here to be redirected). If your child did not partake in lessons this past spring or summer, he/she will need to be retested prior to registration. Please contact Ed Galuska at (973) 267-0704 extension 15 or via email at [email protected] to schedule your evaluation.
The Greater Morristown YMCA is located at 79 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls.
Crime scene at OYO Hotel, 130 Route 10, East Hanover
EAST HANOVER — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and East Hanover Chief of Police Christopher Cannizzo is seeking information regarding Edwin A. Urbina, date of birth October 14, 1993, with a last known address of 14-02 Clyde Potts Drive, Morristown.
Edwin A. Urbina
Urbina has been charged by complaint-warrant with first-degree Murder, second-degree Endangering the Welfare of Children, third-degree Tampering with a Witness, and fourth-degree Tampering with Evidence in connection with this matter.
These charges arise in connection with the beating death of Urbina’s girlfriend’s three-year-old son.
On August 13, 2021, shortly after 5:00 a.m., officers from the Morristown Police Department responded to the Morristown Medical Center in Morristown on a report of a three-year-old male in cardiac arrest.
The subsequent investigation revealed that the child had sustained a number of physical injuries. Following an autopsy, Morris County Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Carlos Fonseca, M.D. determined the manner of death to be a homicide.
Crime scene at OYO Hotel, 130 Route 10, East Hanover
The subsequent investigation has revealed that the fatal beating of the child occurred at the OYO Hotel, 130 Route 10 West in East Hanover.
It is alleged that Urbina physically beat the three-year-old boy in the early morning hours of August 13, 2021, resulting in the boy’s death and that the victim’s mother, Krystal Straw, was not present during the assault but arrived at the hotel shortly thereafter. It is alleged that after her arrival, Straw transported Urbina to another location before bringing the victim to the Morristown Medical Center. It is further alleged that Urbina instructed Straw to delete content from her cellular telephone and deny his involvement in the homicide when speaking to the police.
Crime scene at OYO Hotel, 130 Route 10, East Hanover
Urbina remains a fugitive at this time. He should not be approached and is considered dangerous. An image of Urbina is attached below.
Krystal Straw, date of birth May 20, 1993, has also been charged in connection with this matter. Specifically, she has been charged with second-degree Endangering the Welfare of Children, third-degree Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, third-degree Tampering with a Witness, and fourth-degree Tampering with Evidence. She remains lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance currently scheduled for August 18, 2021.
Numerous law enforcement agencies have participated in this investigation, including members of the East Hanover Police Department, the Morristown Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
The investigation is active and ongoing. No other information is being released at this time.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Edwin Urbina or any other information about this incident is encouraged to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, the East Hanover Police Department at (973) 887-0432, or Morris County CrimeStoppers at (973) 267-2255. Persons reporting any information may remain anonymous. Information on how to leave an anonymous call or text message can be found at the CrimeStoppers Program website by clicking here.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or the 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.
MORRIS COUNTY — Looking to get a better job, get better in the job you are in, or grow your skillset? The Center for Workforce Development (WFD) at County College of Morris (CCM) has released its new schedule of classes for the Fall Semester. WFD is accepting new students for its fall classes and also invites companies looking for a professional partner to develop their employees.
As labor demands continue to change and the demand for certification grows, WFD has continued its focus on industry-recognized credentials. Its programs include MS Office, QuickBooks, Project Management, Data Analytics and Visualization, Custom Business Training, English Language Learning, and more.
A leader in apprenticeship opportunities, WFD has expanded its offerings to include Pharmacy Technician and Certified Nurse Aid apprenticeships, adding to its extensive selection of Career Pathway Healthcare programs. The Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center at CCM also has Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships available this fall.
If you want to increase your potential for a successful career, join WFD at one of its Virtual Open Houses, taking place September 8, 9, and 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. WFD also will be hosting “Focus on the Workforce,” alive, on-campus event on Saturday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Davidson Conference Rooms in the Student Community Center. For more information and to register, click here.
The next hire can be you. The next job landed can be yours. Aspire to be a part of a thriving workforce. Start at CCM.
Crime scene at OYO Hotel, 130 Route 10, East Hanover
EAST HANOVER — Law enforcement is investigating a suspicious death at the OYO Hotel, 130 Route 10 West.
The incident is being investigated by the East Hanover Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. There is no danger to the public at this time, and there is no further information related to the investigation that will be released at this time.
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Crime scene at OYO Hotel, 130 Route 10, East Hanover
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the East Hanover Police Department at (973) 887-0432, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, or Morris County Crime Stoppers at (800) 743-7433.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Borough of Mountain Lakes has an opening for a part-time recycling center attendant. Hours for the position are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sundays from April 1 to April 30 and November 1 to December 15 are available but not required.
Responsibilities include Greeting residents and checking the identification of visitors to the recycling center. Educating visitors as to materials acceptable at the recycling center and where they are to be placed is a big part of this job. Additional tasks may be assigned as determined by the Director of Public Works.
The person who would be perfect for the position would be one who is customer service oriented, enjoys working with the public, works well on their own, enjoys being outdoors, and has an interest in recycling operations.
MADISON — The Thursday Morning Club’s (TMC) 3rd Annual “Fabulous Fall Fundraiser” to benefit the Madison Community House (MCH) will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, with a Cocktail Reception from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the MCH, 25 Cook Avenue with hors d’oeuvres provided by Chef Loryn.
Tickets are $100 each and only 400 tickets will be printed. The event will provide 50% of the fundraising proceeds to the MCH and two cash prizes at 25% each of the fundraising profits to two winners who need not be present to win.
To participate in this “Fabulous Fall Fundraiser” or for more information, please call the Madison Community House at (973) 377-0244.
HANOVER — The Hanover Township Business Directory is now live by clicking here.
A short primer showing how to use the Directory App can be found by clicking here.
The Township funded the development of this Business Directory application to help support and revitalize the businesses of Hanover Township. They hope it will make it easy for Hanover Township residents to find and support our local businesses. Future releases will add features that will support a Hanover Township Shop Local community affording promotions and special events to residents.
The application is based upon Google Maps data that is filtered to identify businesses within the Township. If you can find a particular business in a Google Maps search, it will be in our Directory app. If not, the business will be able to add it through the app.
At this time, you can search for businesses by name, address, or category/type. Results are identified on a map of the Township or in a list presented through a side panel where a host of business type subcategories can also be selected, namely:
Building Contractors (e.g. electricians, painters, plumbers, roofers)
Shopping (e.g. apparel or clothing, bicycle, book, convenience, department, drug, electronics, florists, furniture, hardware, home goods, jewelry, liquor, movie rental, pet stores, shoes, shopping centers/malls, supermarkets)
Things to Do (e.g. parks, points of interest, tourist attractions)
Transportation & Vehicles (e.g. airport, auto repair, bus stations, car dealers, car rentals, car wash, gas stations, taxis)
A specific business can be selected by clicking on its icon location presented on the map that brings up an info pop-up. The pop-up info includes a link to the business’s website, a street view, means to submit suggested edits of information, and directions to that business. The app also supports links to the Hanover Township’s website, the Municipal Directory, and a means to submit feedback and suggestions in the side panel.
They are announcing the launch on the Township’s website, via social media such as Facebook and Nextdoor, at Hanover Township Day in September, at a Business-to-Business event that the Township plans to host in November, and through other outlets.
BOONTON — Another two grants have been awarded to the Town of Boonton to preserve our historic resources. In a letter dated July 15, the Town received confirmation from the Morris County Board of County Commissioners that both the Boonton Ironworks and Boonton Train Trestle projects will be awarded funding by the 2021 Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The Ironworks project will receive $33,600 while the Train Trestle will be allotted $24,000 in grant monies.
The $33,600 award to our Ironworks will fund a preservation plan, interpretive plan, an archaeological assessment. The $24,000 award for the Train Trestle project will fund the completion of construction documents necessary to repair the structure’s steel and masonry as well as a design for ADA access to the Trestle.
Our Grants Committee, consisting of Council Members Edina Renfro-Michel, Joe Fenske, and Marie DeVenezia as well as Town Hall staff have been hard at work applying for grants to improve upon our town and preserve its historic structures. Thank you for all your efforts!
MORRIS COUNTY — Top New Jersey elected officials and climate justice advocates urged the state’s elected leaders in Washington to support strong federal investments in clean transportation infrastructure.
The press conference was hosted by the Parsippany Green Team as part of a $10 million grassroots campaign during the August 2021 congressional recess in 12 states to demand ambitious investments in clean energy, environmental justice, and climate solutions organized by the Climate Action Campaign. Speakers urged Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) to continue supporting clean energy growth and expansion of the market for clean school and transit buses in order to improve public health and create economic opportunity for all New Jerseyans.
“Parsippany has been a trailblazer for green initiatives. Parsippany Green Team’s implementations in New Jersey have been made successful through our collaborations with local residents and government. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has been a long-time supporter of these efforts. We encourage her to continue to champion climate action at the federal level and support significant investment in EVs as part of this summer’s budget process,” said Judy Hernandez, Founder of Parsippany Green Team.
Transportation accounts for the largest source of climate-harming carbon pollution in the US. Modernizing our transportation sector and investing in clean school and transit buses are critical to combating climate change, which makes extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires more frequent and intense.
“The Borough of Madison has our own borough-owned electric utility. Our investments in EV infrastructure locally are a good first step; however, like the bipartisan infrastructure bill, we need to go further and we need big, bold investments by the federal government today to do that. We thank Rep. Sherrill for her work on behalf of the Madison community and look forward to her leadership on this urgent issue,” said Madison Mayor Robert H. Conley.
Investments in clean transportation and electric vehicles are essential to meeting our nation’s climate goals, reducing air pollution, improving public health, achieving environmental justice, and spurring the economy. Meaningful federal investments can spur the advancement of local programs that lead to cleaner air, reduced fuel costs, and more family-sustaining jobs.
“Thousands of vehicles cut right through Boonton on I-287 every day. Tailpipe pollution leads to increased respiratory illness such as asthma and bronchitis and impacts all of us, directly and indirectly. Boonton feels this impact. We look forward to working with Rep. Sherrill to pass bold investments in electric vehicles, which will reduce tailpipe pollution and protect our health and that of generations to come,” said Boonton Mayor Richard Corcoran.
These are popular investments. Recent polling found that 82 percent of voters in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District support investments to rebuild roads and bridges and modernize public transportation to ensure it is cleaner and able to serve more people. 64 percent of voters in the 11th Congressional District also support investments in electric vehicles and charging stations to reduce pollution and help more Americans buy clean cars.
“The NJ Sustainable Business Council and its member companies have led successful sustainability initiatives that have also had positive economic impacts. Since clean energy is a critical component in the transition to a more sustainable and equitable transportation system, federal investment is essential to scale up programs, which is why it is so crucial for Congress to include bold climate action in the budget process this summer,” said Richard Lawton, Executive Director, New Jersey Sustainable Business Council.
