Mayor Ron Francioli and Committeeman Thomas Ace Gallagher
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Committeeman Mayor Ronald Francioli and Committeeman Thomas Ace Gallagher, Director of Public Works, announced at the Republican County Committee meeting that they will be seeking re-election to the township committee in this spring’s Republican primary election.
Francioli and Gallagher committed their intent to continue to serve the people of Hanover and work closely with their fellow committee members to develop strategies and plans to keep our community a safe, affordable and great place to live. Both Francioli and Gallagher worked diligently with their fellow committee members during the recent annual budget process to craft a fiscally conservative budget and continuation of fine municipal services. Hanover remains free of long-term bonded debt and is one of the lowest tax communities in Morris County.
Each pledged their support for one another during the upcoming primary contest commenting that they work well together and focus their efforts on keeping Hanover a great affordable place to live, work and play.
Former location of Applebee's, 240 Route 10, East Hanover, will reopen as The Office Tavern Grill
EAST HANOVER — Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar, located at 240 Route 10, Hanover Commons, will be closing as of Sunday, March 24.
All gift cards and coupons will be honored at other Applebee’s location. According to a source at Doherty Enterprises, no other New Jersey Applebee’s owned by their company are closing.
The Parsippany Applebee’s is located at 1057 Route 46, Troy Hills Shopping Center.
THE OFFICE TAVERN AND GRILL will be opening at the former East Hanover Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar.
Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises, Inc. is recognized as the 68th largest privately-held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business and the 15thlargest franchisee in the United States as ranked in the Restaurant Finance Monitor, operating seven restaurant concepts including: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, Quaker Steak & Lube, Noodles & Company, and two of its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In 2017, Nation’s Restaurant News ranked Doherty Enterprises as the 78th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States. To date, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates over 150 restaurants in northern, southern and central New Jersey, on Long Island, as well as locations throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and sections of Florida and Georgia. The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow Our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” For more information on Doherty Enterprises, click here.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. All Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to serving their local communities, and offering quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service. Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands; as of June 30, 2018, there were 1,883 Applebee’s franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 13 other countries. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.
Members of Whippany Volunteer Fire Department working the flapjack breakfast fundraiser
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — On Sunday, March 24, the Whippany Fire Department held a successful flapjack breakfast consisting of flapjacks, sausage, scrambled eggs, sausage and orange juice.
Barbara Freda and Henry Hansch IIILorelei and Mike Kelly enjoying the pancake breakfastCathy Ferramosca and Hanover Township Mayor Ronald FrancioliHenry Hansch III and Derrick ShearerTim Kelly, Evans Woytas and John Geffins preparing the plates to serve to the guestsJoe Makowski preparing the pancake batterTom Braviak preparing the pancakes
The mission of the Whippany Fire Department is to strive for excellence in the performance of our duty and in the service we provide to all citizens. They shall be an organization of men and women who hold devotion to duty above personal risk. They will count sincerity of service above personal comfort and convenience. They shall strive increasingly to find better ways of protecting our fellow Firefighters and the lives, homes, and property of our fellow citizens from the ravages of fire and other disasters.
Volunteering with the Whippany Fire Department is one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences you will find. Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds. They have members from law enforcement to the trucking industry. Our volunteers are parents and students. Our volunteers have careers and families, yet they give of their time and talents freely, to help answer the call of those in need.
Members dedicate their time and talents to answer hundreds of emergency calls each year. In addition, they attend monthly business and training meetings, help with fundraisers, keep vehicles, buildings and equipment, clean and in working order, and all the other “behind the scenes work” that goes on.
This is not meant to scare off would be volunteers, but to give a sense of what the dedicated men and women in your community go through for you and your family. The reasons people volunteer vary, but the outcome is always the same…help and compassion toward our neighbors and families, and a gift back to the community.
For more information on joining the Whippany Fire Department, click here.
Casey Parikh with his wife, Dr. Rita Parikh (File Photo)
MORRIS COUNTY — Casey (Kaushik) Parikh, Parsippany, was appointed to Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee for a term of two years, expiring on December 31, 2020.
The Morris County Open Space Committee reviews, prioritizes and makes recommendations to the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders on the funding or projects which fall into the municipal/qualified charitable conservancy category.
This fifteen (15) member Committee consists of one representative from each of the eight municipal regions in the county, plus representatives from the County Planning Board, County Agriculture Development Board, County Park Commission, County Municipal Utilities Authority, County Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board, and two members at-large. The Committee members are appointed by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Morris County Preservation Trust Fund.
All meetings are held at 30 Schuyler Place (2nd Floor Conference Room), Morristown.
He is an active volunteer and provides selfless service to the Parsippany community. He mentors the younger generation and works with seniors to improve their quality of life. He always looks for the opportunity to serve the community. Casey has been a resident of Parsippany for over 30 years. He lives with his wife Rita. His daughter Coral lives with her husband Krishna in New York. His son Emil, also in NY, is an IT professional.
Casey graduated as an Electrical Engineer from the University of Bombay, India. He earned his Masters and MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Casey worked at Kennedy Space Center, FL for NASA as a launch team member of the Space Shuttle. At Tyco International he served as Director and recently retired to dedicate his full attention to community service.
Casey served as chairman of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Planning Board for 24 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club and currently is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
Parikh is one of the founders of the Parsippany Indian Association. He has served on the Board of Education demographics committee; as board member of the Parsippany Child Day Care; and the Attorney Ethics Committee and as an advisor to Morris county seniors. He is always looking for opportunities to help others.
Parsippany-Troy Hills received a grant for $772,500 in 2016. Puzio Farms is 5.93 acres, located on Knoll Road
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation has announced that the 2019 grant application for funding of open space projects under the Morris County Preservation Trust are now available online by clicking here.
Any of Morris County’s 39 municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies are eligible to apply for grant funding, said Barbara Murray, open space program coordinator. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 14.
Program rules recently were amended to include costs for demolition and restoration of a property (up to a maximum of 10 percent of the eligible land cost, or $50,000 whichever is less) as allowable costs under the program.
A workshop will be held on March 28from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Morris County Cultural Center to review program changes and answer questions regarding project eligibility.
Funding for the grants comes from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund, which generates revenues through a voter-approved special county tax.
The tax, set at 3/4 of a cent per $100 of tax assessment, should generate about $7.2 million this year. Of that money, the county allocates 1/4 of a cent to the Park Improvement Trust used by the Park Commission to restore facilities and 1/2 of a cent is allocated to the other Preservation Trust Programs.
In addition to open space projects, the county’s preservation fund also helps finance farmland and historic preservation, county parkland acquisition, recreational trails project, and the purchase of residential properties prone to flooding.
Freeholder Stephen Shaw
“The smart preservation of open space in Morris County is one of the keys to sustained economic development and the high quality of life that is enjoyed by residents in Morris County,’’ said Freeholder Stephen Shaw, who is the county governing board’s liaison to the Department of Planning and Preservation.
“Our parks and green open space, interconnected by a growing countywide trail system, offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities for our residents, making Morris County a special place to live, work and play,’’ he added.
The freeholders in 2018 approved funding for five preservation projects at a cost $1.93 million and totaling 47 acres in five Morris County towns. Included were projects in Boonton, Denville, Mendham Township, Morris Plains, and Roxbury.
They ranged from a 1.42-acre tract next to a new housing development in Morris Plains to a nearly 18-acre expansion of Lewis Morris County Park in Mendham Township.
About 14,400 acres of open space have been preserved with the assistance of grant funding from the county program since its inception in 1993, according to Murray.
The deadline for submitting 2019 open space applications and appraisals is Friday, June 14.
The Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee will visit proposed sites in September, with final presentations made in October, and recommendations made to the freeholder board in early November. You can obtain additional information by contacting the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation at (973) 829-8120.
For detailed information on the 2018 projects and grants click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD) held its Annual Training Conference in Atlantic City with more than four hundred law enforcement officials and educators came together from as far as Hawaii.
At the Conference Awards Luncheon Rockaway Township resident and LEAD Executive Board Member William Schievella was presented with the “LEAD Director of the Year” Award.
Schievella was selected for his leadership in the field of drug and violence prevention for children.
“By partnering law enforcement and teachers together we can make a difference n the fight against our children becoming addicted to drugs. It’s all about the kids! ” said Schievella a retired Chief of Detectives from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and former Morris County Undersheriff.
LEAD is the largest growing evidence based drug prevention program in the nation which places law enforcement and educators together with the community to stop children from using Drugs. LEAD is glad to work closely with the National Drug Control Policy Office within the White House to be in the forefront of the fight against drugs.
FLORHAM PARK — Cheshire Home’s is holding their annual paper shredding event on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Residents are invited to bring boxed or bagged papers to the parking lot of 9 Ridgedale Avenue. Event is held rain or shine. Donations will support young adults with spinal cord injuries and neurological impairments as they work toward attaining independence.
The community is invited to deliver papers to Cheshire Home, where they will be loaded onto the truck and shredded on-site by Morris Plains-based Security Shredding.
“Cheshire’s Annual Paper Shred Day brings the community out in large numbers,” Executive Director George Zeitler remarked. “While the service we provide benefits our participants, their generous contributions in turn support our residents as they rehabilitate.”
A $5.00 donation per standard-size box will support Cheshire Home’s services, which include 24-hour nursing and personal care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, transportation, recreation and specialized training.
The facility is New Jersey’s leading provider of unique residential and rehabilitative services to young adults with spinal cord injuries or neurological impairments, and the only stand-alone facility of its kind in the state. Its unique programs are sustained through charity events, individual donations and grant funding.
For more information, or to drop off your papers early, contact the Development Office at (973) 377-9531 or email Director of Development and Public Relations Barbara Monahan by clicking here.
DENVILLE — “Dogs Gone Wild” swimming party will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cooks Pond Denville Recreation, 19 Entrance Way, Denville.
Off leash swimming and playing for your dogs enjoyment, picnic area and playground for your enjoyment the entire facility is fenced in and safe for your dogs. Entry Fee is $20.00 for family and two dogs.
Yappy Hour for Small dogs begins at 10:00 a.m. feel free to stay and play all day or just enjoy an hour of play free from the big boys.
Off leash swimming and playing for your dogs enjoyment, picnic area and playground for your enjoyment the entire facility is fenced in and safe for your dogs. Fee for the event is $20 all money goes to support the Denville Dog Park and Animal Shelter
Third annual Pup Wet tshirt contest $5.00 per entry dress your pup up in a fun decorated t-shirt and then we will meet on the beach for the wet down! Fun prizes to be won. Starts at 1:00 p.m. on the beach.
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers and Drinks will be available for purchase.
Please no dogs in heat. All dogs must enter facility leashed and will be let off leash once inside. All dogs all shapes and sizes are invited.
BOONTON — The Boonton Women’s Club is offering a fun, interactive program about voting for kids ages six to ten. The program is Sunday, March 24 from, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Boonton Holmes Public Library. This program is free and open to all.
You may register by calling the Library at (973) 334-2980 or register online by clicking here.
What do you really know about the right to vote and Susan B. Anthony? Bring your child and help them learn more about Susan B. Anthony’s important role in women’s voting rights. Co-sponsored by the Women’s Club of Boonton, this interactive program includes ballot box making, voter pin building, and casting votes in a voting booth. This boys’ and girls’ program is free and part of National Women’s History Month at the Boonton Holmes Public Library.
Light snacks will be served.
The Boonton Holmes Public Library is located at 621 Main Street.
Boonton Fire Department Chief Ed Robillard, ER Todd
and Boonton Fire Department Battalion Chief Eric Joinson
BOONTON — Boonton Elks Lodge #1405 used grants to supply the Boonton Police Department, Boonton Fire Department, and Boonton Kiwanis Ambulance Squad with pet oxygen masks. ER Todd presenting masks to the Boonton Fire Department.
The Boonton Elks Lodge donated a total of 40 masks. Twenty masks were donation to the fire department; ten to Boonton Police Department and ten to Boonton Kiwanis Ambulance Squad.
The Wag’N O2 Fur Life® Kit includes:
3 Oxygen Masks – One small, one medium and one large
3 Oxygen Air Tubes -1 for each mask, 22 mm diameter
1 Wag’N O2 Fur Life Carry Bag for easy storage & mobility
1 Laminated Instruction Sheet which includes ABCs of CPR For Cats and Dogs
1 Kennel Lead for animal restraint and control
2 Animal Incident Report (AIR) Forms for First Responders – carbonless 3-part form
2 “Pet Oxygen Masks On Board” Decals (to display on vehicle or at station) included inside each kit
1 “Wag’N Instructional DVD Pets Need Oxygen Too” per kit
In the United States alone, as of 2013, there are 29,727 fire departments and fire protection districts spread out in over 58,750 stations.
• There are 78,258 credentialed EMS vehicles in the U.S. Source: 2011 survey conducted by the National Association of State EMS Officials.
• As reported by the National Fire Protection Association, there were 1,342,000 fires per year in 2016 reported in the United States, 3,390 civilian deaths, 14,650 civilian injuries, and $10.6 billion in property damage. Of those, 475,500 were structure fires, causing 2,950 civilian deaths, 12,775 civilian injuries, and $7.9 billion in property damage.
In 2016, one civilian fire injury was reported every 34 minutes. One civilian fire death occurred every 2 hours and 35 minutes. Published US and Canadian Government Statistics.
• 68% of U.S. households own at least one pet. That equates to 84.6 million pets (minimum) that deserve lifesaving in the event of a home fire or catastrophe.
In the United States alone, as of 2013, there are 29,727 fire departments and fire protection districts spread out in over 58,750 stations.