MORRIS COUNTY — The County College of Morris (CCM) Athletics Department is beaming with the announcement that two alumni who played on the Titans baseball team were selected in the 2019 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. Both players graduated CCM in 2017.

Shayne Fontana, of Lebanon, who played center field with the Titans was selected in the 23th round by the Baltimore Orioles. Fontana, who received an associate degree in Criminal Justice at CCM, recently graduated from Lynn University.

Right-handed pitcher Tyler Poulin, of Randolph, was selected in the 29th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Poulin received his associate degree in Business Administration from CCM and then transferred and graduated with a BA from Quinnipiac University.

“The selections of Shayne Fontana and Tyler Poulin in the 2019 MLB Draft are tremendous accomplishments for these student-athletes, their families and our program,” said Brian Eberly, CCM head baseball coach and 2019 Coach of the Year for the NJCAA Division II Baseball All Region XIX Selections. “It is further evidence of CCM attracting and developing top-notch talent.”

The CCM baseball team has a proud history, producing over 50 professional players and three trips to the NJCAA World Series. CCM has produced more MLB players than any other New Jersey junior college. During the 2017 season, the CCM Titan’s baseball team went 41-8, winning a Garden State Athletic Conference title and finished the year ranked 8th in the nation.

“Poulin was a dominant presence on the mound for us and helped lead our team to a 41-8 record in 2017,” remarks Eberly. “Fontana is a tremendous athlete. Not only did he continue to grow as an athlete, but he worked very hard to turn around his academic career. I am very proud of both of these young men.”

To learn more about the CCM Athletics Department click here.

MORRIS COUNTY —Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announces that at approximately 2:12 p.m., on Friday, June 7, police responded to the intersection of Schuyler Place and Ann Street,  Morristown, in response to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.

The driver, Lt. Kristi Allegretta of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, was operating a County owned Ford Explorer turning left off of Schuyler Place onto Ann Street.

At that time she struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross Ann Street. The pedestrian, identified as Galina Kustanovich, 80, of Morristown, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Morristown Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Lt. Allegretta suffered no injuries and there were no other passengers in the vehicle at the time.

The investigation, which is active and ongoing, is being conducted by the Passaic County Prosecutors Office at the Direction of the Division of Criminal Justice with the assistance of the Morristown Police Department.

More information will be released once it becomes available. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.

MORRIS PLAINS — The Northwest Region of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) is hosting a Networking Lunch on June 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tiff’s Grill & Ale House, 231 Speedwell Avenue.

The speaker is NJAWBO member, Rafael Miranda, owner of LFC Consulting, Inc., Parsippany. His presentation, “Guard Your Data: If you Use a Computer, Tablet or Mobile Phone—Protect Yourself,” will cover five key topics, including protecting your data, everyday browsing habits, why Windows 10 was free, protecting your privacy, and pointers on buying a new computer.

Rafael Miranda is a computer consultant and owner of LFC Consulting, Inc., which he started in 1991. Computer support and technology is his lifelong career. Rafael’s specialty is sales, service, and support of computer hardware and software. He works on Windows and Apple OS, servers, laptops, networks, tablets, phones, and the occasional abacus. He graduated with a Mathematics BA, from William Paterson.

There will be plenty of time for 30-second intros, exchange of business cards, and getting to know business owners from the area. Advance registration by June 23 is $30.00 for NJAWBO members and $40.00 for non-members. Walk-in fee is $45.00 for all at the door. To register click here.

NJAWBO’s Northwest Region is generally comprised of business owners from Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties. The region’s events are open to members and nonmembers from across the state. For more information about this event, contact Rosanna Imbriano at info@riconsultingllc.com.

Established in 1978, the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) is the longest-standing, statewide organization of women business owners in New Jersey. Its primary objective is to encourage and support business ownership by women, provide a legislative voice for the interests of women-owned businesses, and offer leadership, professional development, and networking opportunities for business owners. Since 1978, NJAWBO has helped women achieve their business visions by providing them with the tools to develop and grow their enterprises.

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy signed S3078 into law, which will require DNA sample collection from individuals arrested for child pornography offenses.

“Protecting New Jersey’s children is of the utmost urgency, and this legislation will help ensure that child pornography offenses are treated with the same seriousness as other heinous crimes,” said Governor Murphy. “I thank law enforcement for their constant vigilance, and the bill sponsors for their leadership.”

The legislation was sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Nicholas Sacco and Assembly members Yvonne Lopez, Eliana Pintor Marin, and Joannn Downey.

“A person arrested for possessing, distributing or producing child pornography is a clear threat to children,” said Assembly members Yvonne Lopez, Eliana Pintor Marin, and Joannn Downey. “We already have several provisions under current law to collect blood or biological samples from offenders arrested for crimes like sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, kidnapping, luring or enticing a child, and endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual contact. It only makes sense to add child pornography arrests to the list. Most importantly, expanding our criminal database may help us catch future offenders and ensure they are brought to justice.”

“DNA samples are collected from offenders at the time of arrest for various crimes such as sexual assault, luring or enticing a child and endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct,” said Senator Linda Greenstein. “Crimes involving child pornography must have ramifications reflecting the predatory nature of these individuals’ actions. Our children are to be protected at all cost and when crimes are committed against them, we must have every possible avenue to pursue justice.”

MORRIS COUNTY — Churches and temples are some of the most historic and identifiable buildings in our communities. Efforts to save some of these structures for future generations have in the past been aided by money from historic preservation trust funds established by the counties where they are located.

A recent decision by the state Supreme Court, however, prevented the award of this trust fund money for historic preservation of twelve churches in Morris County.

Assemblyman Anthony Bucco has introduced a resolution (ACR235) proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the use of historic preservation trust fund money to continue to preserve these historic religious buildings.

“The proud places of worship that dot the state landscape have great historic significance to our towns and residents,” said Bucco (R-Morris). “Some of these structures played significant roles in our history. It is critically important to provide a mechanism for the counties to continue to provide funding from our historic preservation trust funds to preserve these historic structures. Without the ability to fund necessary repairs, we run the risk of losing these historic buildings forever, causing a negative impact on our communities.”

Bucco’s resolution is the first step in placing the constitutional amendment on the ballot. The amendment would require approval from the voters at a general election.