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Local Mother-Daughter Team to Open Upholstery Shop in Madison

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Frank Cahill
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Mother-daughter team of Lucia Flores and Kimberly Aravena

MADISON — Since opening in 2009, The Slipcover Lady has been a staple hole-in-the-wall upholstery shop in New Providence serving people from Union County, Essex County, Morris County, Somerset County, and beyond.

The successful family-run shop is proud to announce the grand opening of its second location at 13 Park Avenue in Madison on Monday, November 2.

The shop is run by the mother-daughter team of Lucia Flores and Kimberly Aravena, who co-own the shops together and have had a passion for upholstery nearly their entire lives.

“My mother put herself through business school as a seamstress,” Aravena said. “I was always with her. I grew up sitting next to my mom on a sewing machine. I observed everything at her workshops from the fabrics to the upholsters to the seamstresses to the clients. I grew up around furniture and on top of that, it’s great to work with somebody that you love.”

Like many small businesses, The Slipcover Lady did face some challenges – most recently from the coronavirus pandemic. After being forced to temporarily close its doors in March due to mandatory COVID-19 restrictions, Flores and Aravena felt very uneasy, but once the business was allowed to resume, the unwavering support from The Slipcover Lady’s loyal clients and the local community allowed the storefront to flourish despite this being an unprecedented time.

“When the pandemic first started and we were forced to shut our doors, we were terrified. We didn’t know if our business was going to be able to get through this,” Aravena said. “Fortunately, just the opposite happened. This area is really special because our clients find out about us by either word of mouth or just driving by our shop. About 80-percent of our business comes from repeat clients or ones that were recommended to work with us.”

The Slipcover Lady offers a wide array of services including slipcovers, reupholstery, all types of cushions, and window treatments (draperies and roman shades).

“We’ll go to your home to create a custom template for you for whatever type of furniture you own,” Aravena said. “Everything we do is personalized for each specific client and each specific home.”

Although Madison is just a short ride from their New Providence shop, Aravena and Flores are excited to expand their business in an area that they love servicing.

“From the very beginning, everybody received us with a lot of love,” Aravena said. “That made us never want to leave this area.”

Appointments can be made for the Madison or New Providence offices (29 Passaic Street, New Providence) by calling (908) 425-3017 or by emailing [email protected]. For more information about The Slipcover Lady click here.

Stolen Lexus from Extended Stay Motel

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Frank Cahill
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Extended Stay, 125 Route 10, Whippany

HANOVER — Hanover Township Police Officer Erick Magley responded to the Extended Stay on Route 10 for a reported stolen motor vehicle on Friday, October 30.

Upon arrival, the victim stated he had parked his 2009 Black Lexus RX in the parking lot at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.

He stated when he went out this morning to leave for work his vehicle was no longer there. The incident will be investigated by the Hanover Detective Bureau.

Hanover Township Seeks Probationary Police Officer

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Frank Cahill
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Hanover

HANOVER — Hanover Township Police Chief Roddy announced that they will begin accepting applications for the position of Probationary Police Officer beginning Monday, November 2, 2020.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY and be sure you meet ALL of the minimum requirements.
The Township of Hanover Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Probationary Police Officer.
Applicants MUST meet the following qualifications:
• Possess a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in any field of study OR an Associates Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, or Forensic Science AND
• Be currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Police Academy Alternate Route Program OR possess two or more years’ experience as a full-time police officer in New Jersey ONLY.
Degrees must be from an accredited college or university and be recognized by the American Council on Education as listed in the Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary Education.
Applicants must also meet the following minimum requirements:
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
• Must not be less than 18 years of age or more than 35 years of age, at the time of appointment. In accordance with NJ statutes, age exemptions for military service and prior law enforcement service may be granted to meet the maximum age standards.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Must demonstrate proficiency in writing and basic computer skills.
• Must be physically capable of meeting the required firearms qualifications mandated by the Attorney General Guidelines.
• Must be psychologically fit to perform all duties of a police officer.
• Must meet the requirements set forth in the job description for a police officer.
• No obligation under NJSA 40A:14-178
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language well.
• Be of good moral character.
• Candidates must be available to work any schedule, shift, or assignment as ordered by the Chief of Police or his designee.

Successful candidates will be given conditional offers of employment and then must pass a urinalysis as well as a comprehensive medical and psychological examination.

Applications can be picked up at the Township of Hanover Police Department, located at 1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ, 07981 or by clicking here.

A complete list of qualifications is attached to the application packet. The application MUST include a copy of your PTC Certificate, resume, and driver’s license. Applications MUST be delivered in person or by mail to:
Township of Hanover Police Department
1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981
Attn: Captain Dave White.

Applications will start being accepted on November 2, 2020, and conclude on December 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.

Hanover Township’s Green Team Shred Day and Food Drive Event To Include Free Giveaways

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER — The Green Team’s Saturday, November 14 Community Shred Day Event and Food Drive will give participants the opportunity to both give — and receive.

Hanover Township residents who bring their unwanted paper to the event to be securely shredded are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation that will be part of a collection going to the Interfaith Food Pantry.  Participants will also be offered a complimentary Green Team reusable shopping bag and a “Great Things Happen in Hanover!” 2021 desktop calendar, while supplies last.

“In view of State legislation that will soon ban the use of plastic and paper shopping bags,” noted Mayor John L. Ferramosca, “the Green Team is thrilled to help our residents make the transition by offering a sturdy, reusable grocery bag during our shred day and food drive event.”  As Township Committee liaison to the Environmental Commission and Green Team, Ferramosca added, “this is just one of several initiatives they launched this year to enrich our community. We’re fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers.”

Township Business Administrator Joe Giorgio also acknowledged the Green Team’s calendar distribution during the event and thanked the members for lending a hand.  “Administration appreciates the help we’ve been given this year in distributing our 2021 desktop calendars.  With the cancellation of Hanover Township Day due to COVID-19, we didn’t know how to get them to the public.  When the Recreation Department and Green Team offered to distribute them during their respective October and November events, we gratefully accepted.”

The November 14 Shred Day and Food Drive dual event, rain or shine, runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the community center parking lot located at 15 North Jefferson Road in the Whippany section of Hanover Township.  For COVID-19 safety, the event will be “contactless.”  Participants will drive to a check-in point and open their trunks.  Green Team members will remove their paper and food donations and place a shopping bag and calendar in the trunk for all drivers who indicate they would like these items.   Drivers and passengers must remain in their vehicles and wear a mask at all times.  Click here for details and on-line registration for the event  (not required, but encouraged.)  If residents have questions, please e-mail the Green Team at [email protected] or [email protected] for assistance.

Cary Amaro Leads Freeholder Race

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Frank Cahill
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Cary Amaro

MORRIS COUNTY — The polls are closed and the ballots are being tallied and soon Morris County residents will know who will represent them on the Board of Freeholders. As of Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 9:55:31 p.m. the following results for the Morris County Board of Freeholder candidates.  26.41% of the votes in Morris County were counted.

Democrat Cary Amaro 54,430 54.23%
Republican Tayfun Selen 44,181 45.70%
Write-Ins 70
Votes Cast 96,681

A post on Selen’s campaign Facebook page on Wednesday morning stated, “Only a small percentage of the votes counted for the Morris County Freeholder race and due to the volume of the ballots received by the board of elections, results are not expected until early next week. We will post updates as we receive them. We are very optimistic about the outcome.”

Cary is an experienced leader who believes in fiscal responsibility, accountability, and transparency in government. As a long-time resident and homeowner in Randolph Township, Cary raised her two children, experiencing all the wonderful attributes Morris County has to offer.

Selen was elected at a special Morris County GOP convention on February 1 to fill the year-long vacancy created when voters in 2019 elected Heather Darling of Roxbury as Morris County Surrogate. He was Chatham Township mayor at the time and previously served on the Chatham Borough Board of Adjustment before moving to the township.

If Amaro wins the race, she will be the first Democrat elected freeholder since Doug Romaine was elected in 1973. She also ran for freeholder last year.

Results will be updated as they are provided by the Board of Elections and are subject to change until all ballots have been counted.

Complete Mail-In Ballot results will not be available until after November 10, the deadline for timely postmarked Mail-In Ballots to be received. Provisional Ballots will be counted once all Mail-In Ballots have been tallied.

Official final results may not be available until November 20.

11th Congressional Election: Sherrill Beats Becchi

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Frank Cahill
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Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill

PARSIPPANY — The Associated Press has projected that US Representative Mikie Sherrill, the incumbent Democrat in the 11th district, has defeated Republican challenger Rosemary Becchi. As of Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 9:55:31 p.m. The following results are for the 11th Congressional District candidates.  26.41% of the votes in Morris County were counted.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill 42,921 58.68%
Republican Rosemary Becchi 30,912 41.30%
Write-Ins 20 0.03%
Votes Cast 74,853

Results will be updated as they are provided by the Board of Elections and are subject to change until all ballots have been counted.

Complete Mail-In Ballot results will not be available until after November 10, the deadline for timely postmarked Mail-In Ballots to be received. Provisional Ballots will be counted once all Mail-In Ballots have been tallied.

Official final results may not be available until November 20.

Breaking News: Working Structure Fire in East Hanover

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Frank Cahill
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EAST HANOVER — A Working structure fire was reported at 21 Tuttle Avenue on Sunday, November 1 at approximately 5:00 p.m.

East Hanover Fire Department, Whippany Fire Department (RIC Team), Livingston Fire Department and Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 were at the scene. Florham Park Fire Department was sent to East Hanover Fire Station for backup.

Initial reports indicate all residents are safe.

At the time, the extent of the fire is undetermined.

Working structure fire was reported at 21 Tuttle Avenue

Former Morris Plains Officer Sentenced

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Frank Cahill
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Adam J. Klymko, File Photo

MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph K. Kimker, and Morris Plains Police Chief Michael M. Koroski announce the sentencing of Adam J. Klymko, 31, on Theft by Unlawful Taking on October 30, 2020.

On or about March 2, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office received an allegation that Morris Plains PBA Local 254 was the victim of theft and that the defendant was believed to have withdrawn monies from the PBA Local 254 operating and fundraising account.

At the time of the thefts, the defendant was the PBA Treasurer and a Morris Plains Police Officer.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes Unit commenced an investigation into the allegation and, based on bank account information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the thefts occurred using banking applications from a cellular telephone; ATM, and counter withdrawals.

On September 15, the defendant pleads guilty to one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3a, a crime of the third degree, based on the defendant’s criminal activity on various dates between January 1, 2018, and March 1, 2020.

On October 30, the Hon. David H. Ironson, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris Vicinage, sentenced the defendant to non-custodial probation for a term of five years with the special condition that the defendant makes restitution, via monthly payments of $1,438.00, through the Morris County Probation Department, to Morris Plain PBA Local 254, in the total amount of $86,275.57.

As part of the plea agreement, Judge Ironson ordered the defendant’s forfeiture of public office/employment, and the defendant is forever disqualified from holding any position of honor, trust, or profit under the State or any of its administrative or political subdivisions.

A Message from Christopher F. Cannizzo, Chief of Police

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Frank Cahill
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EAST HANOVER – A Message from Christopher F. Cannizzo, Chief of Police:

1-This is a gentle reminder; continue to keep your car doors locked. I am happy to report that we have made several arrests related to motor vehicle thefts.

2-With Halloween approaching I encouraged you to follow all Department of Health Guidance. – (Click here)

Please use caution as we expect more pedestrian traffic!

3-There has been an increase in solicitor applications. All solicitors must have a Twp. issued permit signed by myself or Captain Christopher Berres. You reserve to right to be on a “No Knock List” which the permitted solicitors must adhere to. If you wish to be on the list here is the link. (Click here)

4-Also we are seeing an increase in covid-19 cases in our community. For additional information, I recommend that you call the NJ COVID-19 Information center @ 1-800-962-1253. Or text NJCOVID to 898-211. (Click here)

5-Firearms application continues to increase. All applications must be conducted online. Anyone who has completed the application process we are working hard on completing the background of the applicant. You will be contacted by Det. Sgt. Andrew T. Underwood when it’s completed by me.

Christopher F. Cannizzo
Chief of Police

Hanover Rotary Welcomes New Member

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER — Nancy Leone of Hanover Rotary welcomes a new member, Michael Knauss.

Hanover Rotary meets every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. at the Hanover IHOP, 102 East Hanover Avenue, Cedar Knolls.

The Hanover Rotary Club promotes and supports many community and international initiatives through a variety of service projects.

For more information click here.

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