MORRIS COUNTY — The Board of Trustees of Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center has announced the appointment of Carolyn Lake as the organizations’ new Executive Director.

“Carolyn possesses a deep understanding of and commitment to our mission,” said Gregory J. Supron, President IFP Board of Trustees. “In addition, Carolyn has played a major role in shaping the IFP’s strategy and programs over the years.  We are confident that under Carolyn’s leadership the IFP will continue to make great strides toward our vision of ending hunger in Morris County.”Lake will succeed Rosemary Gilmartin, who retired after 24 years on December 31. Lake has been with the organization for 13 years, most recently as associate director, but also as director of operations and director of community relations and development.

“We congratulate Carolyn and look forward to a continued excellent working relationship between Morris County government and the Food Pantry,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo. “They provide a very important service for our countywide community.’’

“It’s an exciting time in our history,” said Lake. “Moving forward, we will build on Rosemary’s legacy by expanding and strengthening our programs, but also look to expand partnerships across our network to fortify the nutrition safety net for all county residents.”

The Interfaith Food Pantry will celebrate Gilmartin’s legacy at its annual Spring Gala, to be held in her honor on April 5 at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. The Gala also marks the Silver (25th) Anniversary of the IFP.

For further information about the gala please contact Sandra Benedict, Director of Development, at (973) 538-8049, ext. 221 or [email protected].

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Office of Emergency Management – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently accepting applications for certified and experienced Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and/or Paramedics to join the EMS team.

The EMT/Paramedic will be responsible for leading, directing, and participating in the delivery of Basic Life Support (BLS) and working in partnership with Advanced Life Support (ALS) teams in a prehospital setting. Ideal candidates will remain calm under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions while dealing with emergency situations.

Candidates should have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Candidates should have the ability to multi-task and have proficient keyboard entry skills. Bilingual applicants are highly desirable.

EMS selection process:

1. Eligibility Verification – Application, resume, certification/document submission.
2. Possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and meet the eligibility requirements for the Emergency Medical Technician job specification as outlined by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
3. Possess a current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
4. Paramedics must possess a current ACLS and PALS certification.
5. Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
6. Qualifying applicants will be invited to attend a mandatory program orientation and hiring process overview.
7. Candidates who are interested in pursuing a position with our EMS team will be contacted to complete the Morris County OEM/EMS Realistic Job Preview and will be provided an opportunity to participate in the interview process.
8. Candidates who successfully complete the steps above will be invited to attend the written examination, physical assessment, and EMS-BLS multiple-station scenario-based practical examination testing date.
9. Completion and satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.

Note: Applicants who possess a higher level of certification such as Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic, or Mobile Intensive Care Registered Nurse Certification, issued by the New Jersey Department of Health, are considered to have met the EMT certification requirement listed above.

Position requires graduation from High School or equivalent, New Jersey residency, willingness to work shifts on a rotating basis including holidays and weekends, and prior experience in EMS with a minimum of two years in 911 EMS response. All candidates must successfully complete all aspects of the hiring process.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience and certifications within the range of $18.00 – $23.41 per hour/annually. The position is per-diem.

Please fill out online employment form to apply.

MORRIS COUNTY — The storm forecast continues to be complicated. We are expecting snow this afternoon/evening beginning around 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and continuing through midnight, at which point we may see a switch to freezing rain and sleet. Moderate to heavy rain and then a freezing rain/snow mix will continue until midday Sunday.

Some of the models have decreased snow totals to 2-5″, while others are holding with the 3-6”. We may also see ice totals between 0.10-0.25″. Timing and amounts can and probably will change, moving forward, so keep that in mind (icing could occur longer). Regardless, we expect that we will have a high risk of a flash freeze Sunday morning due to rain followed by sharply falling temperatures. Temperatures will be all over the place. 30’s today through tomorrow morning (but for any ice timing you can infer a temperature of about 30-32F), dropping into the 20s Sunday afternoon, then down to a low of 8F Sunday night.

Here is our public concern for Sunday, when you look out and see that the snow has tapered off and the roadways appear drivable the roads may be covered in ice and that is where we (first responders) potentially will see our issues escalate with increased motor vehicle accidents, injuries etc.

The road crews will aggressively be taking care of our roadways, plowing, salting etc. That does not however mean that you should get into a vehicle and drive. We all need to be vigilant and maintain a good situational awareness of all of the weather conditions. We all need to pay attention to the temperatures and refreeze issues and be smart about any possible travel plans that may be best to be placed on a temporary hold until it is safe.

MORRIS COUNTY — Five Star Professional is pleased to announce Caryl Stollmack-Cozin of RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties, as one of New Jersey’s Five Star Real Estate agents in 2019.

The Five Star award program is the largest and most widely published awards program in the Real Estate industry. The award is based on a rigorous, multifaceted research methodology, which incorporates input from clients, industry experience and a thorough regulatory history review.

“I am honored and excited to be recognized for my client service.  My commitment to providing both expertise and ongoing communication to Home Buyers/Sellers remains my single most priority and my clients’ needs are always at the forefront of every transaction,”  said Caryl Stollmack-Cozin.

Caryl is a former Marketer/VP in the Cosmetics Industry, having spent over 20 years creating Billion Dollar brands world-wide and even appearing on Home Shopping Channels.  She is an award-winning Marketer and, since joining the Real Estate Industry in 2015, has been a consistent award winner in the marketing and selling of homes, servicing all of New Jersey.   A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Caryl has lived in Montville Twp for over 25 years.

Methodology:  The Five Star Professional research team contacts thousands of recent homebuyers throughout the United States, as well as other consumers. Clients may also submit evaluations online. Phone, mail and online respondents rated their service professional on criteria such as overall satisfaction and whether they would recommend the provider to a friend. The research process incorporates a statistically valid sample in order to identify the professionals in the local market who score highest in overall satisfaction. The research methodology allows no more than seven percent of professionals to receive the objective eligibility and evaluation criteria.

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Steve Sweeney, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced an agreement on legislation to raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. The agreement is the result of months of deliberative and thorough negotiations between the Governor’s Office, Senate, and General Assembly to institute a $15.00 per hour minimum wage, raising wages for over one million workers and promoting broad-based economic growth. 

MORRIS COUNTY — While full-term classes have begun at County College of Morris (CCM) for the Spring Semester, there is still time to enroll in the college’s mini session courses.

A 13-Week spring session runs from February 8 through May 16. Classes being offered during this session include Biology, Business, Communications, Computer Information Systems, English, Mathematics, Nursing, Psychology and more.

A Late 7-Week session starts on March 18 and runs through May 4. Classes being offered during this session include Accounting, Biology, Business, English, Photography and more.

Also being offered are 2 Week sessions in English Skills Review. Mid Start 2 Week begins February 4 and runs through February 16. Late 2 Week runs from February 18 through March 2.

To see what classes are being offered during what days and time, and to register, click here.

Prior to registering for courses, students need to apply to the college. Applications can be submitted online by clicking here. The Admissions office also can be reached at [email protected] or (973) 328-5100. Walk-ins, too, are welcomed. The Admissions office is located in the Student Community Center, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ 07869.

With more than 45 Associate Degree programs, 150-plus transfer agreements and a wide range of certificate programs, CCM offers numerous opportunities to obtain a high-quality education designed to meet career goals.

Visit www.ccm.edu and discover how you can “Start Right … Finish Strong.”