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The Office Tavern Grill is Coming to East Hanover

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Frank Cahill
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The Office Tavern in Summit

EAST HANOVER — The Office Tavern Grill, serving modern twists of American classic comfort foods, is excited to announce its newest location, coming to the Hanover Commons in East Hanover this fall. The Office Tavern Grill will be occupying the former Applebee’s location at 240 Route 10 West.

The East Hanover restaurant adds to The Office Tavern Grill’s statewide footprint, joining its locations in Morristown, Summit and Ridgewood in providing the best gastropub-style food this side of the Hudson.

The new location will offer 40 rotating beer taps and an extensive craft beer selection, as well as outdoor seating with a fire pit and expansive space inside the restaurant for approximately 160 guests.

There will also be a private dining space for special events and, in addition to the chef-driven menu full of traditional Office favorites like burgers, wings, flatbreads and more that guests have come to know and love, the new location will also feature East Hanover exclusive menu items.

In addition, The Office Tavern Grill of East Hanover will bring roughly 100 jobs to the local economy, as 40NORTH Restaurants plans hiring events to source its new staff.

The Office Tavern Grill’s culinary team prepares the best gastropub-style food this side of the Hudson. Using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients whenever possible, The Office Tavern Grill provides guests with a variety of selections from its chef-driven menu, including signature items like Sweet Potato Nachos, Funghi Flatbread, Chicken and Waffles and more – plus traditional Office favorites like burgers, wings, flatbreads and more, paired with the best micro brews, regional favorites and international staples hand-selected by its own Cicerone. For more information, menus, events and catering, directions, or to make a reservation click here.





Austin Whiteman named to Dean’s List at Lafayette College

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Frank Cahill
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Austin Thomas Whiteman

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Austin Thomas Whiteman, a 2018 Graduate of Mountain Lakes High School, has been named to the Dean’s List at Lafayette College in recognition of superior academic work during the Fall 2018 semester. In addition, Austin, has earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award for achieving an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of three on five or more exams.

While attending Mountain Lakes High School, Austin graduated with honors and was a member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society, Platinum Athletic Award Recipient for Participation in sports for all four years for all three seasons. He received the MLHS Basketball Coaches Award and was Captain of MLHS XC State Championship Team.

Austin is studying a double major in Mathematics and Economics and will graduate in three years (instead of 4) due to AP credits. He is the starting member of Lafayette Club Basketball Team and Leopard for a day Lunch Host Ambassador.

Lafayette College is a private liberal arts college based in Easton, Pennsylvania, with a campus in New York City, New York. Founded in 1826 by James Madison Porter and the citizens of Easton, the school first held classes in 1832.





Layups 4 Life Hosting Fifth Annual Tournament

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Frank Cahill
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Dan Exter and his wife Dana, Layups 4 Life

MORRIS COUNTY  — The Layups 4 Life organization will be hosting its’ 5th Annual 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 27, starting at 9:30 a.m., at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road, Parsippany.  This is a fun event that helps raise funds for the fight against cancer.

It is open to teams of players ages 18 and up.

Since 2014 Layups 4 Life has raised over $76,000 for cancer research and clinical trials supporting one of the leaders in cancer research and innovation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Led by cancer survivor Dan Exter and his wife, Dana Levine Exter, Layups 4 Life organizes one of the largest annual 3v3 charity basketball tournaments in New Jersey.

For more information on the tournament or to register your team, Click Here.





Morris County Retirees Education Association to hold meeting

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Retirees Education Association will hold its May meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, May 8 at The Birchwood Manor, 111 North Jefferson Road, Whippany.

The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. to be followed by the luncheon at noon.

The cost for members is $30.00 and guests is $35.00. The Association will also have elections for new officers at this meeting. Speaker will be Jamie Novak, author and humorist, to discuss downsizing.

Donations to the Interfaith Food Pantry, either food or monetary, will be collected at the meeting. For reservations call (973) 818-1353. For additional information click here.





Stigma Free Morris: Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop in Madison

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — Learn how to help young people experiencing a mental health crisis during Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, a free day-long workshop.

Logo Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental illness or substance use disorder.

Class participants will learn the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns among young people, in addition to information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and substance use.

The workshop will be held Friday, May 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at  F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA, 54 East Street, Madison. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided. The workshop is free.

To register, contact Lindsay DeStefano at (732) 757-5941 or email DeStefanoL@rosenet.org. Class size is limited 30. Participants must be at least 18 to attend.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter is providing this workshop through funds raised by the Out of the Darkness Walks, with support from Madison Health Department, Madison Municipal Alliance.





Morris County School of Technology’s Learning Center Opens Preschool Registration

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County School of Technology’s Learning Center, located in Denville, has  openings for preschool children to register for the morning session for the Fall 2019.

The morning program runs Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. School is in session from the end of September to the middle of June.The Learning Center is an on-site preschool program taught by students in the Academy for Education and Learning and supervised by two certified teachers. Lesson plans are developed using the New Jersey Department of Education’s Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards and address a plethora of topics, which infuse mathematics, literacy, language, social studies, and science concepts. Fine and gross motor skills are developed through a variety of daily activities.

Children must be three years old by October 1, 2019 and residents of Morris County. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Tuition for the year is $1,425, which is broken into four equal payments. The first payment is non-refundable and due at the time of enrollment to secure a spot.

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For more information on how to enroll a child in The Learning Center please call (973) 627-4600 ext. 276 and leave a message or click here. You can also download an application by clicking here.

The Morris County Vocational School District is a countywide public school district that provides vocational and technical education to public high school students in Morris County. This school prepares high school students for future careers, through its academy programs, each focusing on a particular trade as well as an advanced college preparatory program. Students apply to one of the 13 different academies in a process that starts with an application in 8th grade. The highly competitive process begins with a general admissions test and is followed by group interviews on an academy basis. The school has an overall acceptance rate of 30%.

The four-year academies focus on health-care science; visual and performing arts; education and learning; computer science; digital design; culinary arts; construction arts; finance and international business; animal science; math, science and engineering; law and public safety; and sports medicine. Several academies are located within area high schools and also partner with County College of Morris.

The school district also offers high school juniors entrance into the share-time and technical education programs, which allow students to attend their own high school for a half day. Students apply in 10th grade. Those programs include allied health; auto body and collision repair; auto service technology; carpentry; cosmetology; culinary arts and hospitality; cyber security and information protection; electrical trades; engineering, design and advanced manufacturing, fundamentals of building and grounds maintenance; fundamentals of food service; horticulture and landscape design; machining and welding technologies; and plumbing and pipe fitting.





Sierra Club hosts clean energy program incentives

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Sierra Club Loantaka Group will hold an information session on the N.J. Clean Energy Program from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at Library of The Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham.

A representative will come and speak about clean energy, solar options and financial incentives available to state residents, businesses and local governments to create a greener New Jersey.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, email ahlia.bethea@gmail.com.

Loantaka Group covers Morris and Union Counties except for Elizabeth and Hillside, plus Livingston, Millburn, Roseland, Bernardsville and Basking Ridge.





Madison Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Ladies Night Out

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON  — Madison is hosting its annual Ladies Night Out on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Stitch Boutique, 12 Waverly Place, Madison Mud Clay Studio, 6 Main Street and Morris Animal Inn, 20 Sand Spring Road, Morristown are the evening’s sponsors.

More than 30 Madison businesses are looking forward to welcoming all those who plan to come and enjoy an evening out shopping and dining throughout the downtown.

Participants are invited to begin the evening at registration which opens at 5:30 p.m. at La La Land Hair & Beauty Room, 36 Main Street. Refreshments will be offered at registration compliments of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, 121 Main Street.  You must be at least 21 years old to participate.

The first 100 registrants will receive a gift bag filled with items donated by the local businesses. You must be present to receive a bag.

After registration participants can browse through the downtown businesses and enjoy the many open houses, special deals, and demonstrations.  Many participating businesses will also be holding basket raffles.

Participating businesses include:
Adams Dental, One Kings Road, Alfred’s Sport Shop, 32 Main Street, Bar Method Madison (at registration), British Home Emporium, 91 Main Street, Cleaners Advantage (at registration), Club Pilates, 53 Main Street, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 49 Main Street, Frutta Bowls, 57 Main Street, Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, 121 Main Street, Gerlach’s Jewelers, 61 Main Street, Hat Shop Madison, 81 Main Street, Home Sweet Home, 27 Main Street, La La Hair & Beauty Room, 36 Main Street, Madison Mud Clay Studio, 6 Park Avenue, Madison Pharmacy, 66 Main Street, Madison Public Library (at registration), Marc Anthony Salon, 32 Lincoln Place, Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, PC Problems, 50 Main Street, R3 Lab, 242 Main Street, Rose City Beauty, 26 Waverly Place, San Francisco Mercantile, 4 Green Village Road, Short Stories, 23 Main Street, Stitch Boutique, 12 Waverly Place, Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Road, The Eyeglass Shoppe, 14 Elmer Street, The Max Challenge Madison, 35 Main Street, Tons of Toys, 64 Main Street, and Waxing the City, 25 Main Street.

Main Freeze & Main Street Subs, 187 Main Street is offering a Make Your Own Sundae Night!  Kid’s & Dad’s are invited from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to join in at their Make Your Sundae Bar. Sundaes are $5.00 per person.

Rocco’s Bar & Grill, 30 Cook Plaza invites the ladies to stop by and enjoy wine and appetizer specials throughout the evening.

Spring has finally arrived and our businesses are excited about this annual event” said Karen Giambra, the Chamber’s Executive Director. “Come downtown on May 9 and enjoy Madison at its best.”

Click here for more event information.





Boonton High School Lacrosse looking for donations

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Frank Cahill
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BOONTON — Boonton Lacrosse is seeking donations to offer a higher quality experience for all their athletes. Your donation is very much appreciated and you will be getting a receipt for your gift. If you cannot donate please spread the word about our fundraiser by sharing it with your friends.

Our young athletes have been working hard to properly represent this great school. Any support is greatly appreciated. Go Bombers!! ONE TEAM-ONE GOAL.

Donations will be used for:
* funding a team building trip by helping provide funds for a bus.
* covering the cost of the team awards banquet for the players
* provide for additional lacrosse nets for more effective practices
* provide sandwiches and drinks to players for the bus ride back after a game that is more than 30 minutes away.
*  provide keepsakes for senior players at the awards banquet

To make a donation click here.





Major Damage at Boonton Rail Yard: $5,000 Reward offered

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Frank Cahill
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BOONTON — A vicious vandalism attack has occurred at the fenced United Railway Historical Society (URHS) Boonton Rail Yard. Major damage was inflicted to the rare Lackawanna Railroad parlor / commuter car No. 2454, owned by the Whippany Railway Museum. The car had just completed a multi-year restoration costing hundreds of thousands of grant and donated dollars. In addition, several restored locomotives and other cars owned by the URHS also suffered damage.

URHS’s yard is well protected by more than 2000 feet of fence as well as our neighbor’s back yards. That makes trespassing extremely difficult. They are also lucky to have our equipment stored in the welcoming, safe community of Boonton.  Unfortunately that does not stop all crime, and they are working to prevent it in the future.

URHS and Whippany Railway Museum are raising funds to fix the damage done to the equipment as well as improve improve the yard’s infrastructure to allow for electronic security.

The rail preservation / restoration community is devastated. Liberty Historic Railway provided significant funding for 2454. Liberty Historic Railway Chairman Bill McKelvey and the Whippany Railway Museum have jointly offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.

The URHS and Whippany Railway Museum are grateful for any donation you can make to help undo the damage done! Please click here to make a donation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to please contact the Boonton Police Department at (973) 402-9371.





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