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Kiwanis Club of Roxbury Donated 1,400 Surgical Masks to Area Police

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Frank Cahill
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Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury Secretary Aysha Avalos, Roxbury Police Officer John J. Fitzgerald V and Kiwanis Club of Roxbury Treasurer Damian Hernandez

MORRIS COUNTY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury purchased and donated 1,400 masks to each police department in their local area of service: Roxbury Township, Wharton (Mine Hill), Mount Arlington, and Dover. It is important for our club to keep our front line heroes safe and healthy.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury President Cain Pope, Wharton Police Detective Richard Ornelas, Kiwanis Club Charter Member Jessica Rudnicky, Wharton Police Officer Michael Flora and Kiwanis Club of Roxbury Treasurer Damian Hernandez
Mount Arlington Patrolman Matthew Tumulty, Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury Secretary Aysha Avalos, Kiwanis Club of Roxbury Treasurer Damian Hernandez, and Mount Arlington Patrolman Nicolas Pizzuta
Kiwanis Club member Cady Bye, Dover Patrolman Ilmi Bojkovic, and Kiwanis Club of Roxbury Treasurer Damian Hernandez. Bojkovic is a member of Kiwanis Club of Roxbury as well as a Dover resident

Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury serves Roxbury, Ledgewood, Succasunna, Kenvil, Mount Arlington, Landing, Mine Hill, and the surrounding areas.

The officers of Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury include President Cain Pope, Vice President Jessi Simon, Treasurer Damian Hernandez and Secretary Aysha Avalos. Mount Olive Kiwanis President Heidi Caruso and Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Laura Wohland are serving as club coaches.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you help improve a community or give a child a chance to learn experience, dream, and succeed, great things happen!

Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury Active Members includes Cain Pope, Ana Arias, Marco Belmontes, Mauricia Álvarez, Ana Monica Esparza, Jessi Simón, Ilmi Bojkovic, Aysha Avalos, Connie Shazed, Damian Hernandez, Shana Rudd, Paul Bellardini, Tom Seretis, Yirsmine Zidan, Stephanie Moretti, Renee Colello, Heather Darling, Heidi Caruso, Paresh Trivedi, John Esposito, Michael Frequenza and Jessica Rudnicky.

The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.” It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis.

Kiwanis was founded in Detroit, Michigan, on January 21, 1915. In the early years, Kiwanis clubs focused on business networking, but even then, members were serving the needs of the poor. By 1919, the organization had changed its focus from business to service. Kiwanis became an international organization in 1916 with the organization of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, Ontario. Kiwanis limited its membership to the United States and Canada until 1962 when worldwide expansion was approved.

Kiwanis Club of Roxbury is a New Jersey Non-Profit formed on December 7, 2020, with a dedicated group of individuals. They recently distributed 100 food boxes containing 35-45 pounds of food to families in need, due to the coronavirus. The members are planning another distribution during the month of January.

For more information on the Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury click here.

Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town Donated 900 Surgical Masks to Area Police

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Frank Cahill
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Boonton Ptl. Leo Colombo, Tri-Town Kiwanis Club President Nicolas Limanov, Ptl. Christian Danzi and Kiwanis member Cain Pope

MORRIS COUNTY — The Tri-Town Kiwanis Club purchased and donated 900 masks this morning to each police department in our area of service: Town of Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes. It is important to our club to keep our front line heroes safe.

Kiwanis member Cain Pope, Tri-Town Kiwanis Club President Nicolas Limanov, and Boonton Township Police Officer Kevin Marhefka
Kiwanis member Cain Pope, Tri-Town Kiwanis Club President Nicolas Limanov, and Mountain Lakes Cpl. Samuel Trimble

Tri-Town Kiwanis serves Boonton, Mountain Lakes, and Boonton Township. Tri-Town Kiwanis sponsors Mountain Lakes High School Key Club.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you help improve a community or give a child a chance to learn experience, dream, and succeed, great things happen!

Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town Active Members includes Thomas Brackin, Joseph Bock, Cy Wekilsky, Lance Incitti, Howard Gordon, Ralph Weber, Frank Cahill, Nicolas Limanov, Carol Tiesi, Sheriff James Gannon, William Zago, Mickey Chopra, Kevin Jarvis, Susan Daniele, Cain Pope, and Jonathan Lemus.

Kiwanis Name
The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.” It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis.

Kiwanis was founded in Detroit, Michigan, on January 21, 1915. In the early years, Kiwanis clubs focused on business networking, but even then, members were serving the needs of the poor. By 1919, the organization had changed its focus from business to service. Kiwanis became an international organization in 1916 with the organization of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, Ontario. Kiwanis limited its membership to the United States and Canada until 1962 when worldwide expansion was approved.

Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town was organized on December 11, 2019, with a dedicated group of individuals. They have been conducting Food Drives mainly for Loaves and Fishes. In January, they have a major food distribution planned. The club will be distributing 100 food boxes containing 35-45 pounds of food to families in need, due to the coronavirus.

For more information on Tri-Town Kiwanis click here.

Front Line Morris had an Incredible Year; Thanks to the Generosity of the Community

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Frank Cahill
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Parsippany Supporting our Town Volunteer Ted Stanziale and Boonton Alderman Joseph Bock at i2i Indian Italian Fusion picking up donated food during the Pandemic to deliver to area hospitals

MORRIS COUNTY — 2020 was an incredibly difficult year with so many ups and downs that nobody could have ever seen coming.

Through it all, the members of Front Line Morris saw so many people come together and do whatever they could to help make a difference to so many people that needed it many of which never thought they would ever need it.

It went from Meals to PPE to Food Drives to Lawn Signs to Clothing Drives and so much more.

Over $70,000 in monetary donations on top of probably over $50,000 in food and clothing donations not to mention the time and work given to help however possible.

Who knows what the future will hold but at the end of the day they know just how amazing they could be when all work together! With that said they are extremely proud and honored to announce that Front Line Morris has now been officially incorporated as the newest New Jersey Non-Profit Organization!

Nicholas Kraus picking up the donations from Stop & Shop

This will allow the group to continue their efforts to raise funds towards helping those in need at the times they need it the most without having to do so via GoFundMe Front Line Morris will also be able to work with other corporations to receive donations, grants, and fund matching programs among other opportunities.

“We look forward to expanding our outreach as much as possible to help in any way we can,” said President Chris Mazzarella.

Front Line Morris Officers are President: Chris Mazzarella; Vice-President: Ted Stanziale and Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Zwigard.

BurgerIM donated 60 meals for Homeless Solutions

For more information click here.

Integrity House Awarded NJAMHAA’s Outstanding Provider of the Year Award

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS PLAINS — Integrity House, one of the largest not-for-profit providers of substance use disorder treatment licensed in the state of New Jersey, with programs in Morris Plains, Kearny, Newark, Secaucus, Toms River, and Paramus, announces they have been awarded the Outstanding Provider of the Year Award, by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA). The Outstanding Provider of the Year award recognizes the highest quality behavioral healthcare provider for New Jersey residents over the previous year.

NJAMHAA is comprised of New Jersey’s leading mental health and substance treatment providers treating residents across NJ suffering from co-occurring disorders, mental illness, as well as the families of these individuals. The Outstanding Provider of the Year Award showcases Integrity House’s commitment to its mission to provide mental health and substance use treatment services within the local communities and highlights superior success and performance achieved over the previous year.

“Integrity House has faced countless unexpected challenges throughout this year, but we’ve remained resilient throughout it all,” said Robert J. Budsock, CEO of Integrity House. “We continue to provide quality treatment and care to those who need it most. A big highlight of this difficult year was when Integrity House was awarded NJAMHAA’s Outstanding Provider of the Year. I am pleased to accept this award on behalf of the Board, staff, and the entire Integrity House family. I cannot thank NHAMHAA enough for your steadfast support!”

In keeping with their overall goals and mission, Integrity House continues to help individuals rebuild their lives the moment they walk through the door, making sure that they can integrate back into the community, even though all of the hardships of 2020. In addition, Integrity House is committed to helping individuals to achieve lasting, sustained recovery, by providing resources for healthcare, housing, and job training skills in addition to its core mission of treating substance use disorders. Integrity House was honored with the Outstanding Provider of the Year award during a virtual ceremony.

For more information on Integrity House, and the full continuum of care that Integrity House provides click here.

About Integrity House:
Integrity House is committed to helping individuals and families through comprehensive, integrated addiction treatment and recovery support in a manner that brings about positive, long-term lifestyle change. Integrity’s CARF accredited, licensed, and highly effective treatment community believes in a client-centered, holistic approach, offering integrated services and a full continuum of care for addressing substance use disorders.

Founded in 1968, Integrity House is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of substance use disorder treatment licensed in the state of New Jersey. Integrity’s robust outpatient, residential, and supportive housing offerings, complemented by ongoing prevention and education services provide individuals with a path to sustainable recovery.

Recent Home Sales in Mountain Lakes

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Frank Cahill
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116 Laurel Hill Road, Mountain Lakes

MOUNTAIN LAKES — 116 Laurel Hill Road, Mountain Lakes, is a single-family home that contains 4,755 square feet and was built in 1910. It contains six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The house listed for $1,090,000 and sold for $980,000.

Other recent home sales in Mountain Lakes:

Address Town List Price Sold Price
361 Bloomfield Avenue Mountain Lakes $299,000 $280,000
24 Yorke Road Mountain Lakes $480,000 $480,000
136 Ball Road Mountain Lakes $548,000 $538,000
12 Craven Road Mountain Lakes $599,000 $610,000
9 Albie Drive Mountain Lakes $789,647 $760,000
293 Boulevard Mountain Lakes $969,700 $957,000
50 Pollard Road Mountain Lakes $990,000 $975,000
95 Melrose Road Mountain Lakes $1,050,000 $1,105,000
116 Laurel Hill Road Mountain Lakes $1,090,000 $980,000
298 Boulevard Mountain Lakes $1,200,000 $1,190,000
90 Hanover Road Mountain Lakes $1,235,000 $1,205,000

Recent Home Sales in Boonton Township

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Frank Cahill
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439 Rockaway Valley Road, Boonton Township

BOONTON TOWNSHIP — This Custom Contemporary located at 439 Rockaway Valley Road is nestled on twelve acres of the Rockaway River Valley in pastoral Boonton Township. Sunlight and sky fill each room with beautiful natural light. Recent updates include a new roof, new cedar siding, and new granite counter-tops throughout. This home is for all who love the outdoors. Nature is a Stress Reliever. This house was listed for $724,500 and sold for $740,000. The home was built in 1987 and has nine rooms.

Other recent home sales in Boonton Township:

Address Town List Price Sold Price
10 James Road Boonton Twp $329,900 $317,500
90 Rockaway Drive Boonton Twp $384,900 $370,000
20 Bradford Terrace Boonton Twp $385,000 $378,500
28 Brae Loch Drive Boonton Twp $474,999 $465,000
94 Oak Road Boonton Twp $489,000 $517,000
42 Miller Drive Boonton Twp $500,000 $505,000
51 Old Denville Road Boonton Twp $565,000 $560,000
15 Schindler Court Boonton Twp $569,900 $568,400
1 Rosewood Lane Boonton Twp $585,000 $605,000
10 Decamp Drive Boonton Twp $649,900 $645,000
26 Split Rock Road Boonton Twp $680,000 $685,000
439 Rockaway Valley Road Boonton Twp $724,500 $740,000
200 Powerville Road Boonton Twp $730,000 $718,500
9 Daniels Road Boonton Twp $748,000 $800,000
2 Spruce Court Boonton Twp $749,000 $795,000
5 Hillcrest Road Boonton Twp $799,000 $765,000
7 Eagle Rock Drive Boonton Twp $874,900 $830,000
11 Brookstone Drive Boonton Twp $1,179,000 $1,125,000

Recent Home Sales in Boonton

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Frank Cahill
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159 Overlook Avenue, Boonton

BOONTON — This home located at 159 Overlook Avenue has all hardwood floors throughout the entire house. Finished basement with full bath in basement. Beautifully updated kitchen Includes 48″ Viking Stove (6 burners/2 ovens/griddle)!! New refrigerator, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and two-zone wine-cooler. Updated master bathroom and half bath. Gorgeous fenced in backyard. New patio, pergola with lighting, and fire pit. New 6” gutters, exterior stonework, and more! Quiet dead-end streets front and back. This house sold for $549,900. The home was built in 1920 and has a total of twelve rooms.

Other recent homes sold in Boonton:

Street Town Asking Price Sold Price
315 Green Street Boonton $279,900 $290,000
159 Kanouse Street Boonton $325,000 $335,000
521 Washington Street Boonton $375,000 $385,000
319 Lincoln Street Boonton $379,000 $370,000
197 N Main Street Boonton $385,000 $377,500
728 William Street Boonton $389,900 $384,000
116 Lake Avenue Boonton $405,000 $410,000
473 Morris Avenue Boonton $419,000 $445,000
441 Hill Street Boonton $439,900 $447,000
130 Church Street Boonton $448,000 $448,000
19 Puddings Boonton $455,100 $393,000
14 Dogwood Road Boonton $479,000 $462,500
219 Sherman Street Boonton $499,000 $495,000
430 Rockaway Street Boonton $530,000 $560,000
118 Dawson Avenue Boonton $545,900 $538,700
159 Overlook Avenue Boonton $549,900 $549,900
514 Boonton Avenue Boonton $574,900 $570,000
439 Rockaway Street Boonton $575,000 $568,000
158 Overlook Avenue Boonton $579,000 $586,500
166 Reserve Street Boonton $675,000 $660,000

Missing 13-Year-Old Female from Rockaway Township Found Safe

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY —  Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Rockaway Township Police Chief Martin McParland announce Deris M. Avila-Ulloa, 13, from Rockaway Township has been found safe.

Avila-Ulloa made contact with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit. She responded to the Charlotte Police Department (North Carolina) on December 29, 2020. Her family has been notified. No further details are being provided at this time.

Prosecutor Carroll would like to thank the public for helping to get the word out about the missing teenager. He also thanks the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit, Rockaway Township Police Department, and our partner agencies for their role in this investigation.

Fratelli’s Deli To Close Permanently

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Frank Cahill
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Fratelli's Deli's, 42 Main Street, Madison, is closing on Thursday

MADISON — Fratelli’s Deli’s days are numbered. The Italian deli located at 42 Main Street announced it will permanently close at the end of the month.

“A classic Italian Main Street deli in the heart of Madison. We offer free delivery and all kinds of traditional Italian dishes and sandwiches. We make our bread and mozzarella fresh, in-house every day, and the quality of the ingredients shows!” according to a post on FaceBook.

“We appreciate all the support from the surrounding communities and will miss you all,” they said.

In the meantime, they’ve been selling everything inside the eatery, including the deli display case, tiki bar, and bistro tables.

Indoor / Outdoor Tiki Bar with stools was recently sold.

Fratelli’s Deli served up fresh and healthy Italian/American cuisine. Large selection of Breakfast, Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers, and much much more!

Cheeseburger
(American, Swiss, Or Cheddar)

COVID-19 has created a difficult climate for businesses, especially restaurants. New Jersey currently allows indoor dining at 25 percent capacity, but many smaller restaurants throughout the area have opted not to let customers eat indoors during the pandemic.

Focus Publications has been visiting restaurants and writing reviews to help promote their business during these rough times.

Morris Plains Blood Program Collects Over 1,000 Pints of Blood

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Frank Cahill
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Morris Area Community Blood Program volunteer Nancy Verga, volunteer Kathy Pond, Jim Patella – the 1,000th blood donor of the year, Morris Plains Mayor Jason Karr, volunteer Larry Ripley, and Barbara Pearson, Account Manager of NJ Blood Services, Dec. 26, 2020. Photo courtesy of the Morris Area Community Blood Service

MORRIS PLAINS — For the very first time in its 50-plus year history, the Morris Area Community Blood Program has collected over 1,000 pints of blood in a single year. On Saturday, December 26, at its 13th community blood drive of 2020, Jim Patella of Whippany became the 1,000th blood donor of 2020.

Patella, an engineer with AT&T, has been donating blood for over 40 years, and to date has donated approximately seven gallons of blood in that time.

The Morris Area Community Blood Program has been in continuous operation as a volunteer organization since the mid-1960s. Since that time, it has grown from a twice-a-year program to an operation that runs 24 public blood drives per year and is consistently one of the most successful community blood programs in the state of New Jersey.

Jointly sponsored by the Borough of Morris Plains, the Morris Plains Rotary Club and NJ Blood Services (a division of the Greater NY Blood Center), the Morris Area Community Blood Program began life as the Morris Plains/Fairchild Blood Program and has since grown to serve communities in a several mile radius from its roots.

The program has always been run by a group of local volunteers, who plan, schedule, and manage the logistics of blood drives that typically draw between 60 and 100 volunteer blood donors to each community drive.

Currently, its community blood drives are held at the Morris Plains Community Center, 51 Jim Fear Drive, Morris Plains, twice monthly, alternately on a Saturday and on a weekday.

For more information on the blood drives call (973) 998-1081 or email Larry Ripley by clicking here.

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