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Madison College Student Volunteers at Long Island’s First Accessible Haunted House

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MADISON — Macintyre Goodwin of Madison was among the New York Institute of Technology students who volunteered at Long Island’s first accessible haunted house, providing children with special needs a fun and inclusive Halloween treat.

Hosted by NYIT School of Health Professions, the wheelchair accessible haunted house was set on a single floor in Anna Rubin Hall on the Long Island campus. The attraction was a welcoming and festive experience for families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other disabilities. Volunteers led families through each room, which were divided into three scare levels: Minimum Scare, Maximum Scare, and No Scare. Several of the elements traditionally found in Halloween attractions were omitted, including flash and strobe light displays and physical contact from actors, to prevent unnecessary distress among the children. Parents had the opportunity to evaluate the haunted house and its rooms to ensure the experience was right for their child. Children were encouraged to explore their creative side and got “crafty” at a pumpkin painting station.

The fun-filled event supported Inclusive Sports and Fitness, Inc. (ISF), a 501 (3) (c) nonprofit organization that provides health promotion and wellness activities, sports instruction, and physical fitness training for children and adults with different abilities.

About New York Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology offers 90 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in more than 50 fields of study, including computer science, data, and cybersecurity; biology and biomedical studies; architecture and design; engineering; health professions and medicine; IT and digital technologies; management; communications and marketing; education and counseling; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education, New York Institute of Technology welcomes more than 9,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City (Manhattan) and Long Island (Old Westbury), New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world.

New York Institute of Technology embraces its mission to provide career-oriented professional education, give all qualified students access to opportunity, and support research and scholarship that benefit the larger world. More than 100,000 alumni comprise an engaged network of doers, makers, and innovators prepared to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future. For more information click here.

Mt. Lakes Key Club helps collect over 2,200 pounds of food for the needy

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Frank Cahill
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Tracey Peng, Lieutenant Governor of Division 20 at New Jersey District of Key Club International, Carol Tiesi, Lieutenant Governor District 9, and Frank Cahill, President Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Mountain Lakes High School Key Club with assistance from Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, Parsippany High School Key Club, and Parsippany Hills High School Key Club teamed up and conducted a food drive at ShopRite, Parsippany on Sunday, November 24.

The team gathered eight overflowing shopping carts full of food for the Parsippany Food Pantry. That translates into about 2,200 pounds of food, worth approximately $3,600. In addition there was $340 in cash donations and $100 in gift cards.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill said “When I was sworn in as President in October, one of my initiatives is to work with the Key Club on their goal of collecting food for the needy. We started in Parsippany and will continue throughout next year and collect as much food as needed.” The Key Club is comprised of passionate, hard working high schoolers dedicated to serving their homes, schools, and communities. We strive to make the world a better place through service and caring.

New Jersey District Key Club 2019-2020 teamed up to galvanize awareness for hunger and poverty that are affecting our neighbors right here in New Jersey. You may not know it, but 1 in 8 people in New Jersey struggle with hunger – put that in the perspective of whichever school you attend, town in which you live, or activities in which you engage. Hunger is a very real problem, but often overlooked, so we are giving Key Clubbers opportunities to engage with their communities to make a difference.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany currently is sponsoring a new Kiwanis Club for Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes.

Kiwanis members dedicate more than 6 million volunteer hours and invest more than $100 million in service projects that strengthen communities and serve children every year. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany ensures that all children have the opportunity to lead healthy, successful lives. They believe that by helping one child, you help the world.

Anyone interested in joining the new Kiwanis Club in Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes, please contact Frank Cahill at (862) 213-2200.

Death Investigation in Morris Township

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker, and Chief Mark DiCarlo of the Morris Township Police Department announce an investigation into a deceased person found in Morris Township, New Jersey.

On November 26, law enforcement received information regarding a deceased male in a wooded area near 25 Lindsley Drive, Morris Township.  Investigation confirmed that a deceased male’s body was located in the woods.  The cause and manner of death are pending and the investigation remains ongoing.  The identity of the individual will not be released at this time.

If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are encouraged to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200, or the Morris Township Police Department at (973) 539-0777.

It does not appear at this time that there is any risk to the general public.

Pennacchio Welcomes Changes to Independent Contractor Legislation

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio welcomed word that changes would be made to legislation that had threatened to devastate the State’s thriving gig economy and the workers who rely on it.

Proposed legislation (S4204) threatened to reclassify independent workers as employees. After statewide reaction to possible devastating consequences, the Senate President announced his intention to amend the legislation to limit the impact on freelancers.

“A lot of hard-working people dodged a bullet here. I commend the Senate President for listening to the pleas of service providers, ranging from delivery drivers to highly skilled professionals, who enjoy the freedom, autonomy, and opportunity of working when they want, where they want.

“It’s not the American Way, or the role of the New Jersey Legislature, to interfere with the people’s rights to determine what type of career or work they can pursue. The astounding growth in jobs is proof the gig economy is working, and in a State known for mistreating business, it’s best that Trenton keeps its hands off.

“We have the least business friendly state in the nation, and things like this are why we are ranked 50th out of 50, and why so many people are moving out of the New Jersey.

“As this measure evolves and moves through the Legislature, we must remain vigilant to ensure independent contractors are protected.

Youth Group to Hold Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The First Presbyterian Church of Whippany Youth Group will hold an “All You Can Eat” Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, November 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meal includes all you can spaghetti with marinara sauce or homemade meat sauce, bread and butter, salad, tea, coffee, juices and assorted desserts.

The proceeds support the mission trips. The group goes to the poorest countries in the US and help build and restore homes while spreading faith and friendship.

The First Presbyterian Church of Whippany is located at 494 Route 10, Whippany. For more information email [email protected].

Aura Dunn replaces Anthony Bucco in Assembly Legislative District 25

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Frank Cahill
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The new Assemblywoman of Legislative District 25 with Boonton Alderman-elect Joseph Bock, Esq.

MORRIS COUNTY — During a special election to elect a successor to the Assembly seat vacated by Anthony M. Bucco in Legislative District 25, Aura Dunn was chosen by the committee.

Having won the special election for the seat, Dunn will run next November to complete the unexpired balance of the term. If she wins next year, she will run for reelection to a full, two-year term in 2021.

Dunn joins the Legislative District 25 team of Assemblyman-elect Brian Bergen and Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25).

Dunn was endorsed by Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, LD 26, Mayor Mary Jane Canose, Bernardsville, Mayor Janet Hoven, Chester Borough, Mayor Marcia Asdal, Chester Township, Mayor Chris Glassner, Mendham Borough, Mayor Matt Murello, Washington Township and Mayor Sam Morris, Mine Hill.

Statement from Aura Dunn, Mendham Borough

Aura Dunn

A Republican Willing to Fight for you in Trenton! Control Taxes & Spending; Safer Schools; Fairness in School Funding Formula; Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Professional Experience:
• U.S. House of Representatives — District Director and Domestic Policy Advisor, Veterans’ Affairs Committee
• U.S. Senate — Appropriations Committee Budget Analyst on Education Policy
• Vice President, Sesame Workshop, MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD, and Jumpstart for Young Children
• Community Liaison and Compliance Officer for Au Pair in America
• President, AKD Government Relations
• Master of Public Administration (MPA), the George Washington University
• Mediation Certificate, New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators

Community Service:
• Morris County Habitat for Humanity Board Member
• Morris County Mental Health Addictions Services Advisory Board
• Planning Board, Borough of Mendham
• Fresh Air Fund, Host Family (10 years)
• Jersey Battered Women’s Service Crisis Response Team (Mendham Police Department)
• Religious Education Teacher (9 years)
• Founder of “Boogey for Books” Library Fundraiser
• Mendham Public Community Access Television Board
• Former Delegate, County Council of Parent Teacher Associations
• Board Member, Alternative House for Abused and Homeless Children’s Refuge

Enroll Now for Winterim and Spring 2020 at County College of Morris

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Get started on your college education, finish the degree you started years ago or stay on track to graduate by registering for the Winterim and Spring 2020 semesters at County College of Morris (CCM).

By registering early, students are presented with the best opportunity to enroll in classes that take place on the days and times that best fit their schedules.

Enrolling in Winterim classes is a great way to earn some college credits quickly. Two Winterim sessions are offered, a four-week session that begins on Thursday, December 19, and a two-week session that begins on Monday, January 6, 2020.

The Spring 2020 Semester begins on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Several mini-term sessions are also offered during that semester.

At CCM, students are able to select from 50 associate degrees and a wide range of certificate programs taught by a faculty of experts in their fields. In addition, the college holds more than 150 transfer agreements to make it easy to go on and earn a bachelor’s degree. Many associate degrees also prepare students for immediate entry into rewarding careers, such as in engineering, information technology and radiography.

To get started, review CCM’s degree and certificate programs click here. To view what courses are being offered on what days and times, click here, select the semester you would like to review.

To apply to the college click here  or visit the Admissions office in the Student Community Center, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. Once your application is completed, you will be notified by email on how to register for classes.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Team sponsors the 2019 Madison Loyalty Reward Card

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Frank Cahill
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The Madison Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Team

MADISON —The 2019 Madison Loyalty Rewards Card, sponsored by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 49 Main Street, is available for purchase and is a wonderful gift for anyone, including teachers, coaches and babysitters.

The card offers a whole year’s worth of savings.

Owners of a Madison Loyalty Rewards Card are entitled to unique discounts or incentives at participating businesses. Best of all, the card can be used an unlimited amount of time by the cardholder. The list of businesses and their offers can be found on the Chamber’s website by clicking here. The offers are also printed on the front and back of the card.

For added convenience, the 2019 card is paired with a key tag so its users can be assured to receive their savings every time they visit a participating business.

“The Madison Loyalty Rewards Card is a simple and fun way for our community to support the local merchants and a great vehicle for our businesses to reward our loyal customers.” said John Morris, owner of Stewart Morris Awards, Gifts, & Flags, 71 Kings Road. John is also the Chamber’s President.

The Madison Loyalty Rewards Card can be purchased for $10.00 at The Madison Pharmacy, 66 Main Street.

For more information please contact The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce by phone at (973) 377-7830 or by email at [email protected].

Hanover Cleanup Collaboration Yields Tons of Debris

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Frank Cahill
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Hanover Township Officials, Public Works Employees, Fire Department personnel, and Whippany River Watershed Action Committee members join Barclays employee volunteers for a photo near the boat pulled out of the Whippany River during the November 5th cleanup collaboration

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The section of the Whippany River bordering Central Park in Hanover Township and surrounding areas are significantly cleaner following a November 5 community service project that saw the municipality, Barclays, the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee, and Hanover’s Green Team work together to remove 2.12 tons of debris from the water and nearby land.  The Chiefs from the Township’s two fire districts and members from their respective departments were also present to give a safety briefing during the kickoff and lend support throughout the event.

Working for an hour and a half, sixty Barclays’ employees accessed the river by boat and walked the banks, paths, wooded areas, and roadways bordering the park to remove litter.  The plastic bottles, cardboard, wrappers, and tires they collected came as no surprise. However, other items were not expected and intrigued the volunteers.  These included a plastic bucket, a doll, a boat, an automobile fender, a two-foot Easter egg, and a rusting metal safe.

The land and water teams were led and assisted by members of the Township’s Department of Public Works (DPW) who had previously cleared areas for safe boat and pedestrian access to areas of litter within and around the river.  Len Cipkins, Chairman of the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee (WRWAC), lauded the DPW’s prep work and the role of all the participants. “It takes a team effort to successfully conduct a river cleanup,” stated Cipkins.  “Our team included Barclays’ enthusiastic employees, Hanover’s skilled DPW employees in coordination with Fire and Safety departments positioned in strategic locations to deal with any potential issues.”

During the kickoff Cipkins, Green Team member Dennis Fashano, and Mayor Ron Francioli thanked Barclays.  “Hanover is proud of the work we’ve done in the past to eliminate pollution in the Whippany River,” noted Francioli.  “We’re grateful to our community-minded businesses like Barclays and our civic groups for helping us keep the river healthy and the ecosystem it supports, thriving.”

In addition to the project’s aesthetic and environmental benefits, the collaboration will provide stormwater management points Hanover is mandated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to achieve within a calendar year and credits toward the Township’s “Sustainable Jersey” certification. “It’s a win/win for us,” Francioli commented, “and a perfect example of what we can get done when we partner with our community.”

A Barclays volunteer picks up debris near the Whippany River bordering Central park during the collaboration among the Township of Hanover, Barclays, the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee and the Hanover Green Team on November 5th that resulted in the removal of 2.12 tons of debris from the river and surrounding land

If your business or non-profit is interested in exploring a community service project with Hanover Township, and/or would like information on how to contact the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee, please email Robin Dente, Hanover Township Community Affairs/Public Policy Coordinator at [email protected].    

Wish Trees set up to support local families in Boonton and St. Clare’s Crisis Center

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The GFWC Woman’s Club of Boonton has set up two Holiday Wish Trees this holiday season.

Wish tree items can be picked up at 46 West Hair Studio, located at 929 Main Street and the Boonton Library.

The deadline for all gifts to be returned to those locations is Friday, December 13.

Please support a local family and child in need this holiday season.

 

The trees are sponsored by the GFWC Woman’s Club of Boonton, a community service organization, and member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) of GFWC. The club is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, one project at a time, and is always looking for new members to support their mission.

For additional information email [email protected] or click here.

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