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Morris Sheriff Named President of Statewide Sheriff’s Association

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Frank Cahill
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Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon has been named by his peers as president of the Sheriffs’ Association of New Jersey.

He took the oath of office for a two-year term last week at special event in West Windsor Township. He succeeds the immediate past president, Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy.

“Sheriffs are the oldest, non-military law enforcement entities in history. I’m intrigued by that ancient significance and thrilled to lead the Sheriffs’ Association of New Jersey in an era when the public demands that its law enforcement leaders are highly trained and perform their jobs with impeccable integrity,” Sheriff Gannon said.

The 77th Sheriff of Morris County, Sheriff Gannon was sworn in on January 2, 2017 to his first, three-year term. On January 1, 2020 he started serving his second term as Sheriff after being re-elected in November 2019 by the voters of Morris County.

“We offer congratulations to Sheriff Gannon, who has worked closely with county government on a host of programs designed to improve the safety of our residents, while reaching out to residents in need of help,” said Morris County Freeholder Doug Cabana, the county governing body’s liaison to law enforcement.

At times partnering with non-profit agencies and the Morris County Chiefs of Police Association, Sheriff Gannon in his first term created an array of progressive programs that focus on curbing the opioid epidemic, crime recidivism, and threats to school safety.

Sheriff Gannon has made protection of all 319 houses of worship in Morris County a priority during his administration, with the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT) conducting regular reassurance checks of these institutions in conjunction with local police.Under his administration, a shared services agreement struck with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office calls for Sussex County inmates to be housed in the Morris County Correctional Facility.

The Hope One mobile substance abuse resource and recovery program, launched on April 3, 2017, stops throughout Morris County at least twice a week, providing free Narcan training and assistance with accessing recovery and rehabilitation programs and services for mental health disorders.  On New Year’s Eve 2019, Hope One celebrated making its 10,000th contact in the community.

Sheriff Gannon in 2017 created the Hope Wing at the Morris County Correctional Facility, which connects inmates with substance use disorders with services that include sessions on addiction recovery, anger management, repairing familial relationships.

The Sheriff, in collaboration with the Morris County Department of Human Services, also started the STAR program at the Morris County Correctional Facility that assists inmates about to be discharged with housing, job opportunities, and medical needs that include monthly Vivitrol injections to prevent relapses.

A major undertaking in 2018 by the Sheriff, in collaboration with the Morris County Police Chiefs Association, was the Responsible School Violence Prevention Preparation and Protection program (RSVP-3).  This multi-pronged program has brought together law enforcement, school leaders and mental health professionals for Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (B-TAM) training on how to investigate and weigh potential risks to school safety and intervene before violence erupts.

The RSVP-3 program has led to creation of a mobile app through which students and anyone else can anonymously report threats or security concerns that are monitored round-the-clock by law enforcement professionals.

In February, Sheriff Gannon will host a meeting of the Sheriffs Association of New Jersey in Morris County.

Boonton Driver sitting in car charged with DWI

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Frank Cahill
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Photo for illustration purposes only. The actual incident may not reflect the photo.

PARSIPPANY — On January 9 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Patrolman William Stone and Patrolman DeMuro responded to 745 Route 46 East on a motor vehicle stop.

Upon arrival of the officers, Sgt. Miller advised that he located a parked vehicle, with the engine running in the parking lot. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end, consistent with a motor vehicle accident.

The driver, Mr. James Savage, 58, Boonton, was outside the vehicle upon arrival of Patrolman Stone. Savage was unable to maintain his balan and required assistance from his vehicle at multiple times from falling.

Given the observations of Patrolman Stone as well as statement provided by Mr. Savage, the Patrolman made the decision to conduct field sobriety tests. Upon unsuccessful results of the test, Patrolman Stone advised Savage he was being placed into custody for the suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Savage was transported to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Station and processed.  At headquarters Savage submitted to two breath samples with a result of 0.00 BAC. A Drug Recognition Expert was requested and Sgt. Pat McNicol from the Mendham Police Department arrived. Stg. McNicol conducted his tests without incident.

Savage was charged with Driving while intoxicated (39:4-50), Reckless driving (39:4-96) and Failure to Exhibit License (39:3-29).

Mr. Savage was released to a relative.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a 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.

Thursday Morning Club to host ” “Coco Chanel: Milliner and Fashion Designer”

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — General public, members and guests are welcome to join the Thursday Morning Club for a program and lunch following their March General Membership Meeting.

Thursday morning, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. the program, “Coco Chanel: Milliner and Fashion Designer” will be presented by Monika Stebbins.

The club’s Catering Committee will offer a buffet lunch after the presentation for a cost of $20.00 per person, payable at the door. The Thursday Morning Club is located at 25 Cook Avenue.

Blue Foundry Bank Donates to Church of Holy Family Food Pantry

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Frank Cahill
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Assistant Manager Nirav Bodalia; Branch Manager Stephanie LiCausi; and from the Holy Family Food Pantry Sharon Carr & Anne Muller-Platoff
FLORHAM PARK — Blue Foundry Bank made a $3,000 donation to Church of Holy Family Food Pantry in Florham Park.

Blue Foundry Bank is located at 209 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park.

Church of Holy Family Food Pantry, is located in the lower level of the church,  at 1 Lloyd Avenue. Non-Perishable food, and other groceries items, are available for those in need.

If you are in need of assistance, please contact the Food Pantry coordinators: Anne Platoff   at (973) 822-0430 or Sharon Carr at (973) 568-5932.

Donation baskets for pantry items are located near the entrances of the church.

Blue Foundry Bank donates to Florham Park PBA

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Frank Cahill
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FLORHAM PARK — Blue Foundry Bank recently presented a check to Florham Park P.B.A. Local 78. Blue Foundry Bank is grateful for the Florham Park Police Department and their dedication to keeping our community safe.

Blue Foundry Bank is located at 209 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park.

Whippany Park High School Earns College Board AP® Computer Science Award

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Frank Cahill
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Whippany Park High School

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Whippany Park High School has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles.  Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded young women’s access to AP computer science courses.

Out of the 20,000 institutions that offer AP courses, 818 achieved this important result during the 2018-2019 school year–nearly 20% more than the 685 schools recognized last year. In 2019, Whippany Park High School was one of 639 recognized in the category of AP Computer Science Principles. An additional 36 schools received the award for both CSP and CSA.

“We’re proud to see the creativity, commitment, and enthusiasm our female students have demonstrated in their study of AP Computer Science Principles,” said Maria Carrell, Superintendent of Schools. “As educators and administrators, we believe a STEM education plays a critical role in fostering a lifelong relationship with learning and setting our female students on a path to success in a 21st century workforce.”

Schools receiving the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have achieved either 50% or higher female representation in either or both of the AP computer science courses, or the percentage of female computer science examinees meets or exceeds that of the school’s female population.

“Whippany Park High School is empowering young women to see themselves as creators, innovators, and problem-solvers,” said Stefanie Sanford, College Board global policy chief. “We hope to see even more high schools inspire female students to harness the potential of an AP computer science education.”

The introduction of AP Computer Science Principles in 2016 was the largest course launch in AP Program history. In 2019, nearly 100,000 students took the AP CSP exam, more than doubling participation in three years. During that time, the number of female AP CSP students has far outpaced overall growth, with an increase of 136%.

200 Club of Morris County is offering scholarships

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Do you know a high school senior who could use a scholarship for college this year?

This 200 Club of Morris County scholarship program began in 1982 to provide college, post-high school education or vocational school assistance to children of active public safety personnel. Scholarship eligibility is limited to high school seniors serving in a Morris County branch of public safety or whose parent is actively serving or retired from a public safety position in Morris County.

Scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis for the 2020-2021 academic year. Award criteria are academic performance, community service, extracurricular activities and family financial need. The scholarship committee will review and approve applications impartially with no knowledge of the applicants’ identities. Announcement of the awards will be made in mid-April 2020. Successful applicants will receive their scholarships at an awards dinner on Monday, May 11.

Applications will be limited to high school seniors who have a parent actively serving Morris County in a law enforcement/public safety capacity, or whose parent has retired and has satisfied their agency’s retirement eligibility requirements, or are themselves in one of the following branches of law enforcement or public safety:

  • Morris County Police and Law Enforcement, including Federal and State agencies
  • Morris County Fire Department (including volunteer firefighters)
  • Morris County Volunteer Ambulance Corps/First Aid Squads

Eligibility is limited to the children of Morris County law enforcement and public safety personnel or Morris County high school seniors engaged in the branches reflected above. State Police eligibility is restricted to those who live or have their primary assignment in Morris County. Children of personnel working in clerical or other non-related public safety duties are not eligible. Likewise, children of members of The Two Hundred Club of Morris County are not eligible.

SPREAD THE WORD! If you know a high school senior who may be eligible to apply for a scholarship, tell them to click here.

The deadline for applications for the 2020-2021 school year is 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Morris County Young Republicans selected its Executive Board

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Frank Cahill
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Senator Kean, Senator Pennachio, Andrew Delaney, Justin Musella, Joe Bock, Michelle Gonnella, Julie Lapatka and Senator Bucco

MORRIS COUNTY — Politics is one of Justin’s core passions and as a loyal Republican he believes it is his duty and responsibility to be active in making meaningful contributions to the party at a local level. Since graduating from Emory University (GA), Justin has worked on various political campaigns including Brian Bergen’s recent successful campaign for Assembly. Growing the club to be the largest YR organization in the state is his core focus for the upcoming year. In his professional life, he is a sales associate at CoStar, a commercial real estate information company.

The Morris County Young Republicans, a branch of the New Jersey Young Republican Foundation, is a group of students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 40 that are involved in supporting the Republican Party on a local, state and national level and work to preserve the strength of the party in the future. Past Presidents of the Morris County Young Republican include Freeholder Doug Cabana; Former Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll; Former Morris Township Mayor and Current Chief of Staff to Senator Tony M. Bucco, Bruce Sisler and Legislative Aide to Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, Sydney Ugalde.

Over the past three years, the Morris County Young Republicans has helped several of its members win State and local races; including Assemblyman Brian Bergen; Boonton Aldermen Joseph Bock; Michael Cardillo and Ed Robillard; Chester Borough Councilman Kyle Holman; Chester Township Councilmen Michael Inganamort and Tim Drag; Florham Park Councilwoman Kristen Santoro; Kinnelon Councilman James Lorkowski; and Mendham Township Mayor Sarah Neibart.

Assisting Justin Musella on the Executive Board will be Andrew Delaney, Esq. (Vice President); Joseph Bock, Esq. (Secretary); Julie Lapatka, C.P.A. (Treasurer); William Kinzer (State Committeeman) and Michelle Gonnella (State Committeewoman). Lapatka and Bock have served on the Morris County Executive Board since 2014 and 2015. Delaney, a Morristown attorney, is actively involved with the Morristown Republican Committee. Kinzer previously served as Legislative Aide to Assemblyman Jay Webber. Gonnella recently served as President of the Drew University College Republicans.

The Morris County Young Republicans is determined to grow its membership and build strong Republican networks in all of the 39 municipalities in Morris County. They encourage prospective members to join their club.

For club voting rights, members must be registered Republicans between ages 18-40 and live in Morris County but they welcome any of their friends outside of those requirements to join as Associate Members and to attend all of the events. For more information, please visit the facebook page “Morris County Young Republicans” or click here.

Gianna Siciliano named to Hofstra University Dean’s List

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Frank Cahill
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Gianna Siciliano

EAST HANOVER — Gianna Siciliano was named to Hofstra University Fall 2019 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean’s List.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities.

We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

Kimberly Rosenbaum named to Hofstra University Dean’s List

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Frank Cahill
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Kimberly Rosenbaum

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Kimberly Rosenbaum of Cedar Knolls was named to Hofstra University Fall 2019 Dean’s List for her outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean’s List.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016).

Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university.

Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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