East Hanover Police Chief Chris Cannizzio visits Johnny Kinney
EAST HANOVER — East Hanover Chief of Police Chris Cannizzo takes the time to pop over for a visit with Johnny Kinney. “I guess that means you are kind of special,” said Johnny.
Thanks so much for the visit and the goodies! His smile says it all!
#WeAreJohnnyStrong #teamjk #warrior #WeAreEH
Johnny is a vibrant 12-year old that has gotten some devastating news. He has osteosarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. He is preparing to tackle this cancer diagnosis like he tackles his opponents in a Falcon’s football game … head-on. He is a kind, gentle, and freaking hysterical kid in my life. He has an old soul and is always ready to make you laugh. He’s got some killer dance moves and can whoop your ass in pretty much any video game.
HANOVER — Hanover Township Police Officer Eric Prach responded to the Extended Stay Hotel for a possible assault in progress on June 15.
Upon arrival, he spoke with the alleged victim who stated that a female acquaintance, Ms. Carrie Katechis, a 44-year-old from Randolph, took his room key and entered his room without his permission, and stole money and his medical marijuana.
He states he went to her hotel room to retrieve the items but she would not open the door. It was later learned that Ms. Katechis borrowed her friend’s cell phone, who was staying in the hotel room with her, to call a taxi and then jumped from the third story window when the taxi arrived which was prior to police arrival.
Police spoke to her roommate, Mr. Anthony Volante, a 58-year-old from East Hanover who admitted to allowing Ms. Katechis use of his cell phone so she could flee the scene prior to police arrival.
Ms. Katechis was later located in Randolph and was charged with burglary, theft, and criminal mischief. She was transported to the hospital due to injuries she suffered from jumping from the hotel window.
Mr. Volante was charged with hindering and was released pending his court date.
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.
The final vaccination is provided today at the Morris County Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Center
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County and Atlantic Health System delivered the last inoculation today at the Morris County Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Center, while the Morris County COVID-19 Testing facility operated with Vault Health at the County College of Morris also close operations on Friday, July 16.
The last vaccination was provided shortly after noon, prompting spontaneous applause among 200 state, county, medical personnel, and volunteers who worked the center until the last minute and gathered to say their final goodbyes afterward.
“Our job here was to put ourselves out of business as soon as possible,” said Scott DiGiralomo, Director of the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, who coordinated the center operations.
The percentage of residents vaccinated in Morris County has been leading the state. At some points over the past two months, the nation has issued as many as 4,600 inoculations per day along with thousands of other vaccinations provided daily by smaller clinics in the county.
Likewise, the testing facility at CCM once accommodated hundreds of people each day after it opened last fall. However, while the pandemic is not yet over, the emergent need for testing and vaccinations provided through public and private partnerships has subsided.
Scott DiGiralomo, Director of the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, chats with his team one final time at the center
“Throughout the pandemic, Atlantic Health System has remained committed to always being ready to deliver the highest quality care for our patients and serving our communities,” said Kevin Lenahan, Executive Vice President, Chief Business and Strategy Officer, Atlantic Health System. “When given the opportunity to partner with Morris County and the State of New Jersey in operating the Morris County Regional Vaccination Center, our inspiring team of nurses, physicians, and caregivers jumped at the chance to take the fight to the virus and help deliver light at the end of the pandemic’s long tunnel. On behalf of our entire 18,000 team members, we want to thank the county and state for their partnership and professionalism as we worked together to keep hundreds of thousands of people healthy and safe.”
The vaccination center opened on January 8 at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall in an empty Sears department store. It involved a partnership between Morris County, Atlantic Health System, the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Army National Guard, the Medical Reserve Corps, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies.
“It really is truly a joyous moment. It is just phenomenal what took place here and this is the culmination of that tremendous work. It really did make a difference in people’s lives,” said Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw, who visited the center to congratulate the workers.
When the last vaccine was administered today, the Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Center had issued more than 340,000 shots. More than 21,000 COVID-19 tests had been administered at the Morris County COVID-19 Testing Center at CCM since it first opened in December.
“This is closure to an amazing effort during a historic pandemic, and Morris County rose to the challenge,” said Commissioner John Krickus, who also joined the center workers on their final day.
“I don’t think we really knew what we were getting into when we moved into an empty department store and took it and transformed it into what I would say was the best vaccination site in the state of New Jersey,” said Commissioner Douglas Cabana, the board liaison to health issues.
“Our people were living there for six months, spending their holidays there. Just the stories I’ve heard about our folks stepping up to the plate. People would fall out to say what a wonderful experience they had there compared to other vaccination. They did a great job there. It’s a shame, in a way, that it’s going to close,” he added.
Anyone who receives their first dose at the Morris County site after June 23, 2021, will have their second dose scheduled and provided at another Atlantic Health System facility.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Republican Committee has launched a website to recruit and support candidates for local Board of Election campaigns, according to MCRC Chair Laura Ali.
The site, titled: MorrisCountyFirst.com, was launched to counter the influence of extreme liberal “woke” activists who are attempting to radically alter school curriculums without the consent of parents.
“Too many times, we have seen activist Board of Education members with liberal-leaning political agendas use public education as a tool for political gain,” says the site.
Ali, the mother of three boys, and former President of the Chatham School District PTO said it is time for parents to take control of the school boards from the liberal elites whose national agenda is to provoke discord in classrooms and brainwash children.
Ali said the MCRC is looking for anyone who has an interest in providing a quality, meaningful education for children to run for school board seats. “The MCRC will provide the infrastructure people need to launch a run for their local school board,” she said.
The deadline to file to run in the November Board of Education Elections is July 26. Some districts still conduct their elections in April, giving candidates until February to file for election.
Ali says many parents and teachers are upset with activists on school boards and in the classroom who are pushing a far-left, divisive agenda on children as young as 6 and 7 years old.
She noted that national teacher organizations such as the National Education Association have adopted controversial Critical Race Theory curriculums. The chairwoman noted that the state teachers’ union, the NJEA, proudly proclaims on its website that they want to transform the public school system.
“It’s not their school system to transform. It belongs to us, the taxpayers,” said Ali.
“Parents send their children to school to be educated, not to be indoctrinated into ways of thinking that are divisive to our communities and our nation,” said Ali.
Ali said Republicans would be well advised to start paying attention to the school board races that are often ignored by voters but can be the springboard to political careers.
“The executive leaders of teachers’ unions have millions of dollars at their disposal, raised on the backs of taxpayers, to elect liberal Democrats who will push the anti-American “woke” agenda. We think it’s time to use our resources to fight back,” said Ali.
“The goal of education is to give our children the skills they will need in the job market. We want our children to be able to solve problems and think critically – not to be ashamed of America and ignore its many accomplishments,” said Ali.
“I think America is a great country and I want children to know that. America is not perfect, but nowhere else in the world do people have as much freedom and as many opportunities to achieve great things as in America. Just look at the American flags that the Cuban people are holding up as a symbol of freedom. Our flag is the greatest symbol of democracy and liberty in the world.” said Ali.
MORRIS PLAINS — There were two third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Tuesday, July 13, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations:
Morris County: Quick Chek #24, 93 West Hanover, Morris Plains and
In addition to the third-tier prizes won, 25 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. One of those tickets was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $1,000. Moreover, 23,363 other New Jersey players took home $98,612 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, July 13, drawing were: 03, 10, 17, 26, and 55. The Gold Mega Ball was 24, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.
The next drawing will be held Friday, July 16, at 11:00 p.m. All New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 p.m. to participate in the drawing. Mega Millions tickets cost just two dollars; by adding the Megaplier option for an extra dollar per play, players can increase their non-jackpot winnings up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 46 participating jurisdictions. Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.
HANOVER — Dosch King, a commercial road construction company, of Whippany, celebrates 95 years serving the state of New Jersey as well as other states and local municipalities.
Dosch King began in 1926 with James King, an asphalt salesman along with Joseph Dosch, selling liquid tar and asphalt. Their venture grew rapidly to the peak of selling over six million gallons of liquid tar per year. By the 1940s the company branched out into road construction and Chip Seal and since then Chip Seal had become Dosh King’s most successful field of service.
By 1970, Dosch King Emulsions was formed and the company became one of the most successful providers of emulsions, polymer additives, and various grades of product. In 2001 the company became involved in the preventative maintenance process of Microsurfacing, saving municipalities thousands of dollars in resurfacing costs. Presently Dosch King serves many municipalities and residential customers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
Dosch King is a perfect example of a hometown company that makes up the backbone of our economic growth. They have been a part of Hanover since their beginnings.
“We’ve built on years of experience that guides us and we are proud of our quality products and workmanship,” said Dosch King. The company has remained in the King family and is now in the fourth King generation. One of the principles, David King is also the president of the Hanover
HANOVER — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $46 million sale of a 133,276-square-foot shopping center and two nearby restaurants located in Hanover and Parsippany.
Jose Cruz, Kevin O’Hearn, Michael Oliver, Steve Simonelli, J.B. Bruno, and Nicholas Stefans of JLL represented the seller, Mack-Cali Realty Corp., and the undisclosed buyer in the transaction.
Panera Bread cafe with a drive-through is located in the Wegmans Shopping Center
Wegmans Retail Center was completed in phases in 2017 and 2020. The center is home to tenants including Wegmans Food Markets and Panera Bread. 24 Hour Fitness was also a tenant in the center, but closed at the beginning of the pandemic, within a year of its opening at the center. The retail center is located on Sylvan Way.
The recent grand opening of Capital Grille
The two recently developed restaurants included in the sale are leased to Capital Grille and Seasons 52. Capital Grille, located on Dryden Way in Parsippany, and Seasons 52 is located on Route 10 Hanover.
Seasons 52
Capital Grille opened in April of 2021 while Seasons 52 opened in May 2021. Both restaurants are part of Darden Restaurants.
In September 2020, a joint venture led by Onyx Equities has closed on its $158 million purchase of a 10-building, 1.5 million-square-foot office portfolio in Parsippany and Madison from Mack-Cali Realty Corp. The new addition to their portfolio includes:
1, 3, 5, and 7 Sylvan Way in Parsippany
4, 6, and 8 Campus Drive in Parsippany
2 Dryden Way in Parsippany
2 Hilton Court in Parsippany
1 Giralda Farms in Madison
Two Campus Drive will be demolished to make room for multi-unit housing
Mack-Cali has received approval from the Parsippany Planning Board to construct 172 Units and 35 Affordable Housing Units at 2 and 4 Campus Drive and 238 Units and 48 Affordable Housing Units at 1 and 3 Campus Drive. (Click here to read related story)
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Mountain Lakes Recreation Commission’s mission is to offer quality, affordable, and diverse recreational and cultural programs to the residents of Mountain Lakes of all ages and abilities.
The Commission consists of nine members that are appointed by the Borough Council.
If you are interested in being considered for membership on the Recreation Commission, please submit your name and qualifications to the Borough Clerk. The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
More information about the Recreation Commission is available on the borough website by clicking here.
BOONTON — While you are shopping for your new school supplies, please consider buying some extra items for those who are less fortunate. The GFWC Woman’s Club of Boonton has set up some collection sites around town to help make your donation easy! All donations will be distributed to local students through the town social service agency.
Items that have been requested should be new and include; black Sharpies, colored pencils, 1 & 3 subject spiral notebooks, 3 ring binders, 2 pocket folders, 5” scissors, hard pencil cases, 3” x 3” post-it notes, blue & red pens, highlighters, 24 ct. Crayola crayons, glue sticks, marble composition books.
The school supplies can be dropped off through August 6 at the following Boonton locations:
Boonton Coffee Co., 516 Main Street
Boonton Holmes Public Library, 621 Main Street
46 West Hair Studio, 929 Main Street
Lakeland Bank 321 West Main Street
Scoop House 813 Main Street
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Boonton is a nonprofit, community service organization that is supporting the people of Boonton through volunteer service and charitable endeavors. The club is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s clubs (NJSFWC), a statewide community service organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, one project at a time. Visit their website at njsfwc.org.
The club meets monthly, and any woman interested in making a difference and having fun is welcome to join! Email the club at [email protected].
PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) will hold a telephone town hall meeting on Wednesday, July 7 at 5:00 p.m, to discuss pandemic recovery efforts, including the American Rescue Plan, the upcoming infrastructure package, repealing the SALT cap, and other recovery-related topics. Rep. Sherrill will be joined by local economic, municipal, and medical experts who will help answer questions from residents.
Residents are invited to register to call in the telephone town hall at sherrill.house.gov/live. The town hall will also stream live at 5:00 p.m. directly on Representative Sherrill’s website. To submit a question ahead of the event, please click here.
DETAILS:
WHAT: Representative Sherrill Telephone Town Hall WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 TIME: 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: sherrill.house.gov/live
