MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblyman Anthony Bucco is hosting an exhibition in his Randolph office of artwork created by County College of Morris (CCM) visual arts students.

The exhibition, at 1040 Route 10 West, Suite 104 in Randolph, runs through August. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nine students from Professor Todd Doney’s Drawing II course were selected to have their pastel paintings of Morris County displayed in the reception area of the office. Doney says that the exhibition represents the ongoing partnership between Bucco and the Visual Arts department to continue to showcase the outstanding work of CCM’s visual arts students.

The students who created the pieces on exhibition are Veronica Gancher, of Riverdale; Lily Naylor, of Sparta; Anna Rodrigues, of Randolph; Lia Scherr, of Rockaway; Jorge Jarmilla, of Dover; Phebe Kressler, of Livingston; Aileen Beehler, of Long Valley; Quincy Penn, of Morris Plains; and Alex von Aulock, of Lake Hopatcong.

Also on display in the assemblyman’s office is a pastel painting by Doney and still life paintings by Professor Marco Cutrone.

Bucco over the years has hosted numerous exhibitions of CCM students’ artwork.

To learn more about the Visual Arts Program at CCM click here.

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and New Jersey State Police Acting Superintendent Patrick Callahan announce the Indictment of Hudy Muldrow, 78, of Woodland Park.

The Indictment charges Hudy Muldrow with two counts of Reckless Vehicular Homicide, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5a, crimes of the second-degree, and 25 counts of Assault by Auto, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1c, crimes of the fourth degree. Muldrow is also charged on summons-complaint 2019-000052-1427 with 16 counts of Assault by Auto, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1c, disorderly persons offenses.

The Indictment stems from a motor vehicle crash that occurred on May 17, 2018 on Route 80 in Mt. Olive Township.  It is alleged that Hudy Muldrow’s reckless operation of a school bus caused the deaths of 10-year-old Miranda Vargas and teacher Jennifer Williamson Kennedy and caused injuries to 40 additional bus passengers plus the driver of a dump truck.

The matter is tentatively scheduled for an Arraignment before the Hon. Stephen J. Taylor, P.J.Cr. at the Morris County Courthouse on April 29, 2019.

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.

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp announces the hiring of Rocco L. Miscia, Jr. to fill the position of Chief of Staff following the retirement of former Chief of Staff Dan Pfeiffer.

Chief Miscia’s career in law enforcement began in 1977 as a member of the Seton Hall University Campus Police and soon after the Rutgers University Police Department. He served at Rutgers University until he was recruited by the Montclair Police Department and joined their office. During Chief Miscia’s time with the Montclair Police Department, he worked in every unit and was named Investigative Bureau Commander as his last assignment. In 2002, he retired as Captain after serving for 25 years.

Chief Miscia previously served 14 years as the Director of the Essex County College Public Safety Academy. Throughout his decorated law enforcement career, Chief Miscia has remained a member of the International Assoc. of Chiefs of Police, FBI LEEDA, FBINAA NJ Chapter, and International Police Association.

Prosecutor Knapp said, “We are excited to have Rocco join our organization as the new Chief of Staff. His wealth of knowledge of the law enforcement field will aid the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in continuing in our goal of protecting the wonderful residents of our county”.

MORRIS COUNTY — The Boy Scouts of America honored Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco of the 25th Legislative District with a lifetime achievement award at their annual Morris County awards dinner on Tuesday, April 9 at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany. 

The lifetime achievement award is presented to respected leaders who uphold the principles of the Boy Scouts of America and have outstanding community service records.

“There is no greater reward than being able to serve the community I call home,” said Bucco (R-Morris). “We are so fortunate to live in place where there are many people who truly want to help others and make a difference by giving back.”

Bucco, a lifelong resident of Morris County, was elected to the state Assembly in 2010 and has served with the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department since 1980. He is also a co-founder of Daytop New Jersey, an outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment provider for adolescents with locations in Morris, Hunterdon, Ocean, Salem and Somerset counties.

“A peer committee of community leaders chose Assemblyman Bucco to receive this award for his good work in the community and beyond,” said Jennifer Volz, Senior Development Director for the Patriots’ Path Council of the Boy Scouts of America. “This annual event spotlights people who serve as exemplary role models for the youth of our community and country through their vocations or avocations and who live their lives according to the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law. Assemblyman Bucco fits this profile very well.”

MORRIS COUNTY — Tax day is less than a week away. Taxpayers have until Monday, April 15 to file their federal and state returns.

If you haven’t filed yet and are feeling pressed for time, you may want to consider getting an extension. Filing an extension will allow you to push your deadline back six months to October 15, 2019. It’s important to keep in mind an extension only pushes back the due date for the filing of your tax documents. It does not give you extra time to pay on any taxes you may owe.

It’s important to file on time or get an extension so you don’t get hit with a late-filing and/or late-payment fee. The IRS doesn’t care what your reason is – procrastination, lost documents or a family emergency – you’ll automatically get six months more time with an extension.You can e-file an extension for free using any of the Free File software offered by the major tax preparation companies. These often help you estimate your tax due so you can make a payment. Click here to print out Form 4868 and mail to Internal Revenue Service Department of Treasury, P.O. Box 931300 Louisville, KY 40293-1300 by April 15, if you are including a payment.  If you are not required to submit a payment send the form to Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Kansas City, MO 64999-0045.

Morris Focus suggests you contact your accountant for additional details.