MORRIS COUNTY — Join Morris County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Committee for this casual networking event to kick off the program for the year! A cash bar will be available.
This event is free and open for all Chamber members under 40, and no registration is required.
This event will be held on Wednesday, May 25 from 5:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. at Homestead Bar and Kitchen, 10 Dehart Street, Morristown.
EAST HANOVER — The East Hanover Health Department and the Roseland Board of Health will conduct a Skin Cancer Screening Program on Wednesday, June 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Center, 96 Mt. Pleasant Avenue.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, millions of people have been educated about the importance of sun protection and early cancer detection through a skin cancer screening program.
As a result, countless lives have been saved by identifying melanomas in their earliest, most treatable stage. The AAD encourages everyone to take steps to prevent skin cancer and detect it early when it’s most treatable.
This is especially important for men over 50 as they have an increased risk of developing melanoma compared to the general population.
There is no cost for this program.
Residents interested in the program are encouraged to call the East Hanover Health Department (973) 888-6035 for more information to register.
EAST HANOVER — Mayor Joe Pannullo and Township Council present East Hanover’s 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony on May 30 at Town Square Park, located on Ridgedale Avenue, at 10:00 a.m.
There will be a wreath-laying ceremony honoring the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our Nation’s freedom.
MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) recently celebrated the latest graduates from its Culinary Opportunity (COP) and Horticultural Opportunity (HOP) programs, as it also has begun recruiting for the next class for the training sessions for adults with developmental disabilities.
COP prepares students for entry-level food production or packaging positions in a grocery, supermarket, convenience store, or food market. Students in the program also obtain Serv-Safe certification and are provided with resume preparation and interviewing skills, along with the opportunity to meet potential employers.
Students in HOP gain hands-on experience in horticultural practices ranging from greenhouse production to landscape maintenance, to floriculture. Students learn about the safe use of tools, soil preparation, and seeding, transplanting techniques, caring for houseplants, etc. As with the COP program, students learn how to put together a resume and interviewing skills and have the opportunity to meet with potential employers.
On May 19, the college held a ceremony to honor the graduates from this semester’s COP and HOP programs, several of whom have already obtained employment in their respective fields.
COP graduates from this Spring Semester are Joshua Carter, of Flanders; Brendan Criscione, of Bernardsville; Darian Dadgari of Ledgewood; Veeral Dave, of Parsippany; Bryant Espaillat, of Morris Plains, Cade Herman of Oak Ridge, Alexis Reynolds, of Denville; and Kenneth Vellon, of Newark. This is the sixth class that has graduated from COP.
HOP graduates from the Spring Semester, which was the program’s second set of graduates, are Louis DeVito, of Long Valley; Kevin Hasenbein, of Morristown; Ryan May, of Morristown; Avi Saunders, of Livingston; and Jordan Walther, of Great Meadows.
Speaking to the graduates, Irena Kaler, director of Workforce Development & Community Partnerships, commended them for their hard work, determination, and cheerful attitudes, saying, “The sun shines brighter when you are around.”
Both programs are limited to eight students to provide individualized and extensive hands-on training. For more information on COP click here and for HOP click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July this year? Join the Market Street Mission for our annual 5K Race for Recovery! This year, we are offering both in-person and virtual event options. Click here to learn more and register.
The in-person race will be held on Monday, July 4, at the Central Park of Morris County. We are planning an exciting morning for all our runners and walkers who attend! Participants can choose to run our 5K Race, complete our 1–2-mile Freedom Walk, or bring your kids to join our Kids Fun Run and activities.
If you are more comfortable participating from home, we also have a virtual event planned for the 4th of July weekend (July 1st to 4th). You can register for the race and run from anywhere in the world!
A big part of the work we do at the Mission is our addiction recovery Life Change Program for men. Each year around the 4th of July, while we celebrate our country’s freedom, we also host this race to celebrate freedom from addiction. It is a powerful time for people to gather together to support the Mission and honor loved ones who have fought the battle against substance use.
If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend while also supporting the work of the Mission, come run with us! Click here to watch a recap of last year’s race to see the fun we have in store.
Established in 1889, the Market Street Mission is an experienced organization with a proven method of helping to fight alcoholism, substance abuse, hunger, and homelessness in northern and central New Jersey. As a private non-profit, they rely on the charitable support of compassionate donors to provide more than 110,000 meals and 30,000 nights of shelter per year across our three locations. For more information on their emergency services, free addiction recovery program, community counseling services, and thrift store click here.
BOONTON — Boonton Parks and Recreation held its First Annual Spring “Car, Truck and Bike” Show on Sunday, May 22. The show consisted of all makes, models and years.
Trophies were awarded in Best of Show, Peoples Choice, Club Participation, Antique, Classic, Modern Muscle, Modern Import, Mopar, Truck, and Motorcycle.
Tracy Pryer, Recreation Director, Town of Boonton, did a wonderful job coordinating and arranging another successful event.
MORRIS PLAINS — Looking for a way to give back? Enjoy working outdoors? Join the Morris Plains Beautification Committee! We help to beautify the town, with a strong emphasis on gardening, and fun.
There is room for all levels of gardening, skills, and availability. Call Nancy at (973) 390-1129 or come to our meeting at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1 at the Community Center, 51 Jim Fear Drive, Morris Plains, which is guaranteed not to last more than an hour.
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department Acting Chief Richard Pantina are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 52-year-old male from Parsippany.
Christopher Kaliszuk, who resides at 8 Mountain Meadow Circle, was last seen at 12:30 pm on Sunday, May 22, 2022, as he left for a walk, possibly to a nearby gazebo.
Christopher Kaliszuk is a 52-year-old white male with blue eyes. He has messy, sandy blonde hair and facial stubble. He weighs approximately 175 lbs. and is 6 feet in height. He was last seen wearing a light blue and white striped shirt, jeans, and sneakers.
He may be wearing headphones or carrying an old-style Walkman radio player.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or this investigation is encouraged to contact the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department at (973) 263-4300 ext. 0, or the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit On-Call Detective through the Morris County Communications Center at (973)285-2900.
Anyone with information who may be seeking to remain anonymous can contact Morris County Crimestoppers at 1-800-743-7433.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker announce the hiring of William A. Fox as Agent for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
Agent Fox was officially sworn in by Prosecutor Carroll at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office on May 16, 2022.
Agent Fox began his career in law enforcement as an investigator for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office in 1972, becoming an Assistant Prosecutor at the ECPO in 1979. In 1980, he joined the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice as a Deputy Attorney General, and over the next decade, served in the Environmental Prosecutions Task Force/Organized Crime/Racketeering Bureau, Special Prosecutions and Organized Crime, and Economic Crime Section units.
Between 1990 and up until joining the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, he served in private law firms, including acting as a joint municipal prosecutor for Hillsborough/Montgomery/Manville from 2003 through 2022.
Agent Fox earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Saint Peter’s College and a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. Prosecutor Carroll said, “We are very pleased to have Bill Fox join our Office. As noted above, Bill has a huge amount of professional experience and more specifically, has served as an Essex County Investigator, an Assistant Prosecutor, Deputy Attorney General and Municipal Prosecutor for many years and has a vast knowledge of the criminal justice system. On a personal note, I have known Bill for over 40 years and his character, skills, integrity, and work ethic will be a significant benefit to the MCPO and the citizens of our communities.”
BOONTON — The Boonton Coffee Co., a busy café on Main Street, Boonton, received a $14,559 check from the Morris County Small Business Grant Program, as the Morris County Board of County Commissioners joined local officials in meeting with the local entrepreneur.
“This is great. Thank you so much. It will go a long way,” said Frank McDonald, who owns and operates The Boonton Coffee Company with his wife, Nicola.
Commissioner Douglas Cabana delivered the grant, which is drawn from a fund created by the Commissioners to assist small businesses and nonprofits who survived the pandemic yet continue to struggle to operate and meet expenses.
Joining the grant delivery with Commissioner Cabana were Boonton Council members Joseph Bock (Ward 3), Marie DeVenezia (Ward 2), James Lynch (Ward 4), and Michael Wade (Ward 4). The Boonton officials gathered Morris County Small Business Grant Program pamphlets to distribute to other business owners in town.
“Our goal is to help small businesses hit hard by the pandemic. We initially put $5 million into the program, and we quickly followed up with another $5 million. I believe we are just shy of $3 million that has not yet been committed, and we urge every small business owner and nonprofit to explore this grant opportunity. We know they are busy, but this is worth investigating,” said Commissioner Cabana.
Click here to apply.
More than 600 applications have been filed since the Morris County Small Business Program was launched on Valentine’s Day with “Morris County Loves Small Business.” The Morris County Board of County Commissioners created the grant program from pandemic relief funding issued through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Morris County is still accepting applications.
Most of the applications heading for final approval will provide each of the qualified businesses and nonprofits the maximum grant amount of $15,000. While the remaining applications are still being reviewed, the program remains open to new applications.
There is no cost to apply.
The Small Business Grant Program eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to:
· Business has 25 or fewer full-time employees (or equivalent)
· In operation since January 1, 2019
· Located within Morris County
· Less than $5 million in sales/revenue
· Proof of a decline in sales/increased expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Read the Qualifications & Apply: morriscountysmallbusinessgrant.com
Federal guidelines covering the grant program will determine exactly which expenses qualify for coverage under the grant program and which applications may be approved.
The grants are capped at $15,000 per applicant. However, business owners and nonprofits are encouraged to submit applications that include all costs they believe may qualify for the grant, even if the total amount of a single claim exceeds $15,000.
A final review may determine that some costs submitted for consideration are not covered under the program guidelines. However, by submitting all expenses that may qualify, applicants increase the possibility of getting the maximum amount of grant dollars possible.
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