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Parsippany woman arrested for Obstruction and Disorderly Person

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Officer Ed Sanchez responded to the ShopRite, 171 East Hanover Avenue for a disorderly person report, on August 2.

Upon arrival, loss prevention officers advised Officer Sanchez that Ms. Lani Michalski, 40, Parsippany, was extremely intoxicated and damaged a security officer’s cell phone. While speaking with loss prevention about the incident, Ms. Michalski became belligerent and began using profanity in the vicinity of several customers who were entering and exiting the store.

After several attempts to calm Ms. Michalski down, she refused to provide her information and began threatening the officers on scene with violence. She was arrested and transported to Morristown Memorial for an evaluation due to her level of intoxication.

She was charged with Obstruction, Resisting arrest, Criminal mischief and two counts of Disorderly conduct. She was released pending her court date.

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

Three charged with prostitution at local hotel

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — As part of the ongoing efforts of the Hanover Township Police to combat human trafficking and to rescue victims of the commercial sexual exploitation, officers of the Hanover Township Police, in conjunction with detectives from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes Unit, conducted an undercover prostitution sting operation at a local hotel during the first week of August.

As a result of the operation the three individuals were arrested:
Imani Bailey-Burrowswood, 44, Voorhees, was charged with offering a sex act in exchange for money. Melissa Esposito, 35, East Orange, was charged with offering a sex act in exchange for money, possession of controlled dangerous substances, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Melissa also had several active warrants and was transported to the county jail pending her court date. Meghan Xenakis, 38, from Wayne, was charged with offering a sex act in exchange for money. Ms. Baily-Burrowswood and Ms. Xenakis were released pending their court dates.

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

County Road Paving Set to Start in Florham Park

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY —  The first phase of a 1.1 mile milling and paving project is expected to start next week on North Passaic Street in Florham Park and Chatham Borough, while milling and paving should start next week on Comly Road/Ryerson Road in Lincoln Park and Pequannock.

At the same time, extensive drainage, sidewalk and bridge approach work is continuing on two major roads in Wharton – East & West Dewey Avenue and North Main Street – with paving likely in early September.

Some other county road projects set for the near future are New Vernon Road in Long Hill and Dover-Rockaway Road in Rockaway Township, both part of the Board of Freeholders aggressive targeting of some 30 miles of county roads for upgrading this summer and fall.

The county roadwork is in addition to local and state road projects. Click here for a complete list.

On the bridge improvement front, work is continuing on the Black River Road bridge in Washington Township and on the Crane Road bridge in Mountain Lakes. Also, bids are being advertised for the Mill Road Bridge replacement project to be done later this year in Morris Township, and bids will be advertised in early September for the planned East Blackwell Street bridge project in Dover.

“Maintaining our road and bridge infrastructure is vital to our residents and businesses, and helps make Morris County one of the best places to live and work in New Jersey,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Stephen Shaw. “We will continue to work closely with our municipalities on these projects to minimize inconvenience to motorists.’’

 Current Projects:

  • Lincoln Park-Pequannock, Comly Road/Ryerson Road:
    Milling and Paving Could Start the week of Aug. 19
    1.7-miles from Main Street in Lincoln Park to the Boulevard in Pequannock
    Contractor: J.A. Alexander of Bloomfield
    Bid Price: $744,901
  • Wharton: West and East Dewey Avenue
    Extensive Bridge Approach Repairs Ongoing
    0.89 miles from W Central Avenue to Wharton Rail Trail
    Contractor: Riverview Paving
    Bid Price: $695,654
  • Wharton: North Main Street
    Curb and Sidewalk Improvements Ongoing
    0.7 miles from Dewey Avenue to Route 15
    Contractor: Riverview Paving
    Bid Price: $407,290.81
  • Washington Township, Black River Road Bridge
    The bridge spans a tributary to the Black River
    Detour: Black River Road to Old Turnpike Road to Fairmount Road
    Contractor:  Sparwick Contracting of Lafayette
    Bid Price: $264,660.
  • Mountain Lakes, Crane Road Bridge
    The bridge spans a tributary of Troy Brook
    Crane Road between Boulevard and Morris Avenue, near Cove Place
    Contractor: Colonnelli Bros., Inc. of Hackensack
    Bid Price: $268,290.

Upcoming Projects:
Florham Park-Chatham Borough: North Passaic Street
Anticipate August 19 Start Date for Preliminary Work
1.1 miles from Main Street in Chatham to the county line in Florham Park
Contractor: American Asphalt & Milling Services
Bid Price: $1,013.982

  • Highview Avenue, Hanover Township:
    Anticipate August Paving – Awaiting Completion of Gas Utility Project
    0.2-miles to East Hanover Avenue.
    Contractor: AJM Contractors of Clifton
    Bid Price: $124,359
  • Long Hill: New Vernon Road – Contract Awarded
  • Rockaway Township: Dover-Rockaway Road – Contract Awarded

Completed Projects:

  • Boonton Township: Powerville Road: 2-miles, Valley Rd. to Rockaway Valley Rd.
  • Chester Township and Randolph: North Road and Dover-Chester Road, 4.4 miles.
  • Dover, Randolph, Victory Gardens, South Salem Street: 1.1 miles, E. Blackwell to Rte. 10.
  • Dover, South Morris Street: 0.9 miles from Route 46 to Millbrook Avenue.
  • Harding-Morris Township, James Street: 0.6-miles, Harter Rd. to Southgate Pkwy.
  • Lincoln Park, Boonton Turnpike: 2.1-miles, Main Street to the Wayne border
  • Morris Township-Morristown: Madison Ave to Blackberry Lane, 1.2-miles.
  • Parsippany: Littleton Road, 1.7-miles from Route 10 to Crestview Drive.
  • Pequannock: Boulevard, 1.3 miles from Cooper Road to Route 23
  • Roxbury, Mt. Arlington Blvd.: Half-mile, Landing Rd. to Laurie Rd.

BRIDGES

  • Parsippany, Intervale Road over Troy Brook
  • Washington Township, Naughright Road over South Branch of the Raritan River

 

Delta Dental donates school supplies to “Gracious Smiles”

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Frank Cahill
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Associates from Delta Dental of New Jersey’s Sales Team with the school supplies that were collected during their recent Pack a Smile drive. These school supplies will be filling 35 backpacks that will be donated to children enrolled in the Gracious Smiles program at Camden’s KIPP Academy. Pictured from L to R: Mary Anne Miller, Diane Baquero (seated), Luhra Ebarle, Dan Walsh, Amy Lehrer, Amy Young, Allan Berkin, Elaine Schumm, Kelly Bork (seated), and Sage Knowlden.

MORRIS COUNTY — Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ) associates with 35 backpacks worth of school supplies collected during their recent Pack a Smile collection drive that will be donated to children enrolled in the Gracious Smiles program at Camden’s KIPP Academy. Gracious Smiles provides comprehensive dental care to children in preschool programs, youth in after-school programs, elderly in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, veterans and their spouses.

Carol Martarano Receives Award from Madison Rotary

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Frank Cahill
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"Outstanding Rotarian" award was presented to Carol Martarano

MADISON — Each year Madison Rotary Club President presents an “Outstanding Rotarian” award to a new Rotarian who has joined Madison Rotary in the last year.

This year President Michel Belt presented the award to Carol Martarano for all of her service to the club and community.

Carol assumed the leadership to the Grants and Sponsorship Committee. The committee reviewed all of the criteria for providing club grants and sponsors and worked diligently reviewing all of he grant applications.

Over 30 local charities have been selected to receive grants totaling over $30,000. The grants will be presented in early July.

The Madison Rotary Club, a group of 88 community-oriented volunteers who are part of a 1.2 million members worldwide service organization, annually supports some 30 local-education, arts, youth and humanitarian groups by awarding grants and sponsorships that, “build a better future”. The Club meets Thursdays, 7:45 a.m. for breakfast at the
YMCA, 12:15 p.m. for lunch at the Madison Hotel. To learn more about Rotary click here.

Whippany Fire Department’s Referendum was approved

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Frank Cahill
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New Hanover Fire House on Troy Hills Road

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Voters in Whippany Fire District 2 approved a referendum on Saturday, August 10 to finish the construction of the new firehouse located on Troy Hills Road.

The voters approved “construction of a firehouse for an amount not exceeding $6,100,000.00 and undertake the issuance of bonds relative to the project.”

The Fire Company and Fire District commissioners worked tirelessly to make this happen and have overcome several unforeseen obstacles which prevented them from completing the project in a timely manner.

As part of the referendum the Fire District has an opportunity to replace their current $3 million variable rate construction loan with a low-interest fixed rate loan administered by the Morris County Improvement Authority. They also need to borrow additional funds to help finish the remaining work on the new firehouse which is estimated to be $2.8 million.

Once the old firehouse is sold – it is under contract – and the loan specifications are finalized, the actual amount borrowed should drop to about $4.9 million. Interest costs and risks will also be reduced due to the lower, fixed rate. Of the $4.9 million borrowed, $3 million will be used to pay off the existing variable rate loan. The remaining $1.9 million plus proceeds from the sale of the old firehouse will go toward completion of the new firehouse.

The request to borrow up to $6.1 million provides a margin for safety should the old firehouse sale not close in a timely manner. Should that happen, all proceeds from the sale would go straight to paying down the loan. Ultimately, Fire District No. 2 intends to only borrow an additional $1.9 million. So, what does this mean to Whippany Fire District No. 2 taxpayers? The Morris County Improvement Authority has estimated that at $4.9 million in bonding – $1.9 million more than the district’s current debt – the average Fire District No. 2 homeowner would pay about $12 annually in additional fire taxes. In the unlikely event that the full $6.1 million in bonding is utilized, the increase would equate to around $17 per year.

 

Boonton Main Street Receives Grant from “Main Street New Jersey”

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Frank Cahill
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BOONTON — Acting Governor Sheila Y. Oliver announced the award of nearly $350,000 in Main Street New Jersey (MSNJ) grants to 17 Main Street district organizations throughout the state, including Boonton Main Street. The grants will help improve the quality of life for New Jersey residents by assisting communities with their downtown revitalization efforts. Boonton Main Street was awarded $23,000.00.

This year marks the first time in its 30-year history that the MSNJ Program has awarded grants to designated MSNJ district organizations around the state. The grant funding is part of a larger effort by the Murphy Administration to commit more resources to community revitalization programs that focus on small businesses and neighborhood improvement projects.

“Governor Murphy and I recognize how important programs like Main Street New Jersey are for improving local economies and creating jobs in the heart of our communities, which is why we are investing significant resources in them,” said Acting Governor Oliver, who serves as DCA Commissioner. “The grant funding will be used for restoring storefronts and facades, creative and cultural placemaking, and developing strategies to take downtowns to the next level. We are confident these projects will have a tremendous impact on mains streets around the state and can’t wait to see the results!”

The MSNJ Program helps municipalities improve the economy, appearance, and image of their central business districts through the organization of local citizens and resources. Municipalities must apply and be selected to join the MSNJ Program, which was established in 1989. These designated communities receive technical support and training to assist in restoring their Main Streets as centers of economic and social activity. This year, designated communities were also eligible for the MSNJ grants, which are funding awards of $25,000 or less aimed at assisting projects such as storefront improvement, placemaking, and transformation strategies development that can be completed in six months or less.

Rep. Sherrill Announces 2019 Congressional App Challenge Launch

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Frank Cahill
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Rep. Sherrill meets with the 2018 NJ-11 App Competition Winners Leon Xie and Natalia Luzuriaga from Morris County School of Technology

MORRIS COUNTY — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is excited to announce that her office is hosting the 2019 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for students in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, and the submission portal is now open.

“The technical skills and innovation highlighted by the Congressional App Competition are crucial not only to the competitiveness of our future workforce, but to solving the biggest challenges we face as a nation like election security, climate change, and healthcare access,” said Congresswoman Sherrill. “I can’t wait to be inspired by the creative spirit our New Jersey students bring to the 2019 challenge and to see which issues they choose to tackle with their apps.”

The competition is open to middle school and high school students who live or attend school in NJ-11. Students with all levels of coding experience are encouraged to participate. This is an excellent opportunity to develop the skills and innovative spirit needed to create your own apps. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.). The full set of eligibility rules for individual and team entries can be found by clicking here.

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges from New Jersey’s 11th District and honored by Congresswoman Sherrill. Their apps are eligible to be featured on display in the U.S. Capitol building, on house.gov and on the Congressional App Challenge website.

Students are encouraged to register online by September 10, 2019, before submitting their app by the November 1, 2019 deadline. Click here for more information.

Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown to be Conducted Locally as Part of Statewide Year End Campaign

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

MORRIS COUNTY — Police agencies from around New Jersey, including the Morris County Park Police Department, are gearing up for the state’s largest annual drunk driving crackdown. The 2019 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Statewide Labor Day Crackdown begins Friday, August 16 and concludes on Monday, September 2. During the campaign, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols targeting motorists who may be driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is a national campaign designed to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving through high-visibility enforcement backed up by educational activities including national radio and television advertisements, posters, banners, and mobile video display signs. The campaign looks to curtail impaired driving during the busy summer travel season, including the Labor Day holiday period.

“During the past five years, New Jersey’s roadways experienced 36,778 crashes and 679 fatalities involving impaired drivers,” said Chief Gabe DiPietro. As part of the initiative, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety provides grants to local police agencies throughout the state to run the two-week campaign. During last year’s crackdown, participating agencies made 1,196 DWI arrests.
Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2019 crackdown offer the following advice:

  • If you plan to drink, designate a driver, someone who will not drink alcohol, before going out.
  • Take mass transit, a taxi or ask a sober friend to drive you home.
  • Spend the night where the activity is held.
  • Always buckle up, every ride, regardless of your seating position in the vehicle. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver.
  • If you’re intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a cab or have a sober friend or family member drive you to your doorstep.

Madison Sidewalk Sale Days August 22-24

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to come shop, dine and visit the downtown business district during its Sidewalk Sales Days, Thursday, August 22 through Saturday, August 24.

Madison businesses will be showcasing current sale items plus offer a look at their new inventory. Tables will be permitted on the sidewalk and all are welcomed to browse.

“This is a perfect way to kick off the incoming fall season and welcome those back into town after a relaxing summer, “said Karen Giambra, Executive Director, Madison Area Chamber of Commerce.

Free parking is available at lots on Wavery Place, Cook Avenue, Elmer Street and Kings Road.  For more information on parking click here.

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

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