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William Schievella announces candidacy for Morris County Sheriff

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Frank Cahill
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William Schievella announced his candidacy for Morris County Sheriff on Tuesday, April 2

MORRIS COUNTY — William Schievella, a law enforcement professional with over two decades of experience in Northern New Jersey, announced his candidacy for Morris County Sheriff.

He made his announcement in his hometown of Rockaway Township at the Parks Lake Gazebo, where he made his first speech years ago for Rockaway Township Council.

Schievella served as the Undersheriff and Chief Warrant Officer at the Morris County Sheriff’s Office from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the Chief of Detectives in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office from 2007 to 2013. He is currently the Director of Communications & Community Policing in the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Director of the Police Studies Institute at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown.

He also  was a  Member of the Board of Trustees, County College of Morris from November 2013 to October 2015.

Schievella said “It’s about safety. Saying he wanted more focus on opioid addiction and keeping schools safe. These are hardly unique concerns.”

“He wants to make better use of retired officers to bolster school safety. He conceded that the county is a safe place, but that an incident involving one child would be too many,” said Schievella.

Schievella is running unopposed in the Democratic primary, but will be running against the current Sheriff, Republican James Gannon, in the General Election in November.

William Schievella filed his petition for Morris County Sheriff. Accompanying to the Morris County Elections was Rockaway Township Democratic Chair Doug Romaine and Jack Schulz
Schievella surrounded by candidates running for Freeholder, and Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson and Rockaway Township Councilmen Jonathan Sackett and Emanuel Friedlander
William Schievella announced his candidacy for Morris County Sheriff on Tuesday, April 2

Florham Park First Aid Squad holding Spring Food Drive

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Frank Cahill
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FLORHAM PARK — Florham Park First Aid Squad is holding a Spring Food Drive now through May 15. Please help in collecting as much food as possible.

They would like to collect more than they did last fall.

Non-perishable foods only. Toiletries, Paper Towels and Toilet Paper. Drop off location is at 60 Flech Road. Donations will benefit two local food pantries: Holy Family Church Food Pantry and Morris Interfaith Food Pantry.

For additional information email [email protected].

Madison warns about scams

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — The Borough of Madison is aware of a scam in which residents are receiving calls from a 201 area code stating they must call back ASAP regarding their electric utility. Please note the Madison Electric Department does not make calls of this nature to residents.

Residents are advised to not call the number back or release any of their to the caller.

2019 Scholarship Recipients to be Honored by The 200 Club of Morris County

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The 200 Club of Morris County’s Scholarship Committee cordially invites you to celebrate the achievements of our 2019 Scholarship Recipients. Join us as we present scholarships to these outstanding high school seniors who have shown extraordinary dedication to their studies while also serving the communities in which they live and work.

Samantha Anne Bednarz | Morris Knolls High School
Jeffrey Brodhecker | Roxbury High School
Jaclyn J. Carifi | Parsippany Hills High School
Ava Downs | Morristown High School
Grace E. Flanagan | Morristown High School
Adam R. Hasba | Morristown High School
Michael S. Kovach | Roxbury High School
Matthew Lin | Parsippany Hills High School
Christina A. McMahon | Morris County School of Technology
Rajvi M. Patel | Morris Hills High School
Bradley Rindos | Chatham High School
Raymond J. Ryerson, III | Boonton High School
Patrick D. Salazar | Morristown Beard School
Sabina A. Schuele | Whippany Park High School
Blagorodna Spaseska | Montville Township High School
Markus Truumees | Mountain Lakes High School
Nicole R. VanNiekerk | Kinnelon High School
Samuel E. Weinstein | Montville Township High School
Abigail R. Wilson | Parsippany Hills High School
Corinne J. Worts | Morristown-Beard School

The 200 Club of Morris County scholarship program began in 1982 to provide college, post-high school education or vocational school assistance to children. Scholarship eligibility is limited to high school seniors serving in a branch of public safety within Morris County, or whose parent is actively serving with or retired from a Morris County public safety department, or whose parent is actively serving with or retired from the New Jersey State Police.
These scholarships were awarded on a one-time basis for the students’ 2019-20 academic year. Award criteria includes academic performance, community service, extracurricular activities and family financial need. The scholarship committee reviews applications impartially with no knowledge of the applicants’ identities.

The students will receive their scholarships at a dinner on Monday, May 13 to be held at The Zeris Inn, 372 Route 46, Mountain Lakes.
Reserve Seats Here

$48 per person; Seats must be reserved in advance (no walk-ins). Payment must be received by Monday, May 6. They accept checks only

Cocktails and Conversation (Cash Bar) from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Buffet Dinner and
Awards Ceremony from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Click here to reserve tickets.

CCM to Hold “An Open House for Everyone” College and Career Showcase

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY —  County College of Morris (CCM) will be holding “An Open House for Everyone” on Saturday, April 13, providing attendees with opportunities to explore degree and certificate programs, a range of career opportunities and to take part in workshops on successful job searching strategies.

Career workshops will be provided on information technology, manufacturing and engineering, hospitality and culinary arts, criminal justice, health care, early childhood education, music recording, exercise science and personal training, and human services. The workshops will cover salaries, job demand and what requirements are needed to seek employment.

Sessions also we offered on financial aid, career services, transfer opportunities and programs for high school students to earn college credit.

For job seekers, workshops will be offered on “Creating a Resume for Today’s Job Market,” “LinkedIn: What’s in Your Profile?” “Nailing Your Interview Do’s and Don’ts” and “Job Search in the Digital Aid.”

All sessions will be offered multiple times during the course of the day. Campus tours also will be provided, so visitors can explore the college’s state-of-the-art equipment, facilities and labs, meet with current students and enjoy CCM’s beautiful surroundings.

The Open House takes place 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., starting in the Health and Physical Education Building, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. There will be three introductory sessions on the college offered at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Park in Lots 7, 8 or 9.

Whether you’re a high school student looking to earn a college degree or seeking to gain qualifications for quick entry into a field such as engineering or IT, or an adult desiring to improve your career opportunities, CCM has a pathway to meet your goals.

Reserve a spot for “An Open House for Everyone” by clicking here to register.

For more information, contact the CCM Office of Admissions at [email protected] or (973) 328-5100.

J-Serve Offers a Day of Service and Community Activism for Local Jewish Teens

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — On Sunday, April 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., hundreds of teens will come together at the Alex Adekman Family Jewish Community Campus to participate in a day of service in learning as a part of J-Serve, BBYO’s international day of community service. Teens and local community partners have planned and will lead an all-day program with 12 wide-ranging service and educational options for participants to choose from.
These programs include a first-aid instructional program led by the American Red Cross, a domestic violence simulation led by Jewish Family Services, and a Holocaust remembrance event, where teens will connect with Holocaust survivors and will decorate candle holders for a candle-lighting ceremony.
In addition to these educational programs, teens will participate in multiple community service events. These include creating care packages for the homeless, playing games and constructing arts and crafts with adults with special needs, spending time with patients at a local children’s hospital, and working with seniors to decorate pots and plant flowers.
The event will be bookended by opening introductions by teens and a closing ceremony which includes a service reflection and closing speeches by teen leaders.
All events are open to press and coverage is invited.
BBYO is the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement with hundreds of chapters across the Globe.

Alex Adekman Family Jewish Community Campus is located at 901 Route 10, Whippany.07981

Adams Direct & Media Services joins Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce

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Frank Cahill
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Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Hanover Committee Chair Barbara Freda, Adams Direct and Media Services Dawn Donohue, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, and Dr. Pat Selimo, Chairman Ambassadors committee

MORRIS COUNTY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill presents a membership plaque to Dawn Donohue, Adams Direct and Media Services. Joining in the festivities were Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Hanover Committee Chair Barbara Freda and Dr. Pat Selimo, Chairman Ambassadors committee.

The year was 1965 – a First Class stamp cost 5 cents, and Lyndon B. Johnson was President. The world was still just dreaming about space flight, but in East Hanover, Allan and Lillian Adams already had a vision and a goal: To establish the best direct mail service, and become the premier marketing solutions provider in their field. Through years of hard work and dedication, both the vision and the goal became a reality!

Starting in a 2,400 square foot facility, the company continuously expanded and in 1998 moved into their brand new 35,000 square foot state-of the-art building with over 60 employees. None of this growth would have happened had the Adams’ not held tight to the highest of standards in marketing solutions for their clients.

Today the company uses cutting edge technologies, best-in-class equipment, and boasts a staff of committed marketing specialists who believe “good” is not enough and “better” is always possible. Offerings have expanded to include integrated Cross Media Marketing solutions that maximize Return on Investment (ROI). Management now includes son, Keith W. Adams, and son-in-law, William A. James III, who continue to keep the vision and dream of Lillian and Allan alive and well.

Adams is the choice for all your Cross Media Marketing Solutions, Variable Data Printing, Digital Printing, and Mailing needs.

Adams Direct and Media Services is located at 39 Farinella Drive, East Hanover and can be reached by calling (973) 887-3409. You can also click here for their website.

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area.

PACC works with the local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. They promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate. For more information on PACC, click here.

Carli Williams Inducted into Economics Honor Society at Scranton

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Frank Cahill
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University of Scranton

EAST HANOVER — Carli Williams was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international honor society in economics. The University’s chapter of the honor society was established in 1969.

Williams is a senior majoring in accounting and finance at the Jesuit university.

Jessica Torch Earns Monthly Award From ECAC

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Frank Cahill
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BOONTON TOWNSHIP —  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athlete Jessica Torch a 2018 graduate of Mountain Lakes High School has been recognized by the ECAC following a successful month of March.

Jessica Torch

Torch, the Softball Rookie of the Month, is Rensselaer’s leading hitter with a .460 average, including team-bests of 29 hits and 20 runs. A starter in all 18 games, she has a 1.045 OPS and a school-record 24 stolen bases. In March, the utility player went 27 for 60 for a .450 average. She scored 19 runs with nine batted in and 23 stolen bases. She was also perfect on all 25 fielding chances while picking up three assists. Torch was named the conference Rookie of the Week on Monday after hitting a team-best .714 (10 for 14) with a double, six runs, two runs batted in and 10 stolen bases in four games last week.

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is America’s oldest technological research university. For nearly two centuries, the Institute has been a driving force behind breakthroughs in engineering and science in virtually every arena-from transportation and infrastructure to business, medicine, outer space, and cyberspace.

As it approaches its bicentennial anniversary, the Institute continues to define The New Polytechnic, a new paradigm for teaching, learning, and research that uses advanced technologies to enable fresh collaborations across disciplines, sectors, and regions, in order to answer the global challenges of our day.

Kiwanis Club seeking vendors for annual Touch-a-Truck

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Frank Cahill
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Four year old Justin Mackinson sitting in the tire of a bucket loader

PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany will be hosting its annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, June 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1515 Route 10 East,Parsippany (Just before Dryden Way). The price is $5.00 per person or $20.00 maximum per family. In 2018 over 1,100 children attended the event.

Kids had fun putting out the fire using a real hose from a fire truck

Touch-a-Truck is a fundraising event to benefit the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. Children of all ages can have a hands-on experience with all kinds of vehicles and interact with community support leaders like police officers, firemen, first aid squad volunteers, sanitation workers and many more!

Every child will receive a goody bag full of surprises including a free ice cream cone and much more.

New Jersey State Police Helicopter

Aside from being a great time for the family, this event helps support our major initiatives. Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Our Parsippany based group supports and sponsors many community causes.

Kiwanis Club is looking for additional vendors to participate in this great event, as well as sponsors.

For more information click here, or contact Touch-a-Truck Chairman Nicolas Limanov at [email protected] or (917) 499-7299. Interested in a sponsorships please contact Barbara Freda at (973) 769-5310.

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