Authorities Call for Help Finding Missing Morristown Woman

MORRIS COUNTY — Imani Glover, 25, missed a second court appearance Monday after an initial absence on January 3, according to a statement from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Both appearances involved “charges relating to controlled dangerous substances, hindering and tampering,” Meghan Knab, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor’s office

Glover, of Morristown, was last seen by a family member in New York in the area of 239 West 15th Street on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, with another female. Glover has ties in East Orange, Irvington, Newark, and Harlem, NY.

Imani Glover is a 25-year-old Black female, 5 feet 3 inches in height, with brown eyes and black hair weighing approximately 160 lbs. Glover has a tattoo on her left wrist (Shantia) and the back of her neck.

On January 3, 2023, and later on January 30, Glover failed to appear for two scheduled court dates.

On January 8, 2023, Glover’s mother reported her missing to the Morristown Police Department.

The Morristown Police Department, with the assistance of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, has been diligently working on this active missing persons investigation with the assistance of outside agencies, including municipal and out-of-state law enforcement agencies.

Anyone with information regarding Glover’s whereabouts or this investigation is encouraged to contact the Morristown Police Department at (973) 538-2200 or the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit On-Call Detective through the Morris County Communications Center at (973) 285-2900. Anyone with information which may be seeking to remain anonymous can contact Morris County Crimestoppers at 1-800- 743-7433.

How to Claim Your Morris Now APP Free Business Listing

MORRIS COUNTY — Are you a small business in Morris County? Did you claim your free Morris Now listing? What are you waiting for?

It’s easy to claim your free listing by visiting www.morrisnow.com.

Need help? We will have a Zoom meeting on Friday, February 17, at 2:30 p.m.

The webinar is free, and you will receive a valuable guide entitled “2023 Marketing Campaign.” This guide will help you plan inexpensive local or free advertising opportunities that you may not even be aware of.

You must register for this event by clicking here.

Once you register, you will receive the link for the event.

The Morris Now mobile app is more than just supporting our beloved locally-owned businesses. It’s about our entire community and the local residents making the Morris County, New Jersey area a special place to live and work daily!

All the upcoming local events, venues, news, weather, school alerts, and local push notification messages will keep you fully informed about everything in the Morris County, New Jersey area. All-in-one, easy-to-use mobile app on your phone at no cost to download.

Our strong passion is also about supporting locally owned businesses, too! We encourage you to download our local app and use it to locate and support the men and women who own local businesses in our town. By working together as a community, we can keep the local revenue from leaving the Morris County, New Jersey area by using our proximity-based technology!

Join us in making the Morris area a smarter community to live in a while creating closer relationships within our community!

Please also know that our mobile app is proudly owned and operated right here in Parsippany, New Jersey!

To download our free app, visit the Apple Store or Google Play or click here.

Robert McNally Promoted to Chief of Detectives of the Prosecutor’s Office

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood announce the promotion of Robert McNally to Chief of Detectives of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Chief Robert McNally is a United States Marine Corps Veteran who served as a sniper team leader in a Marine Infantry Battalion. Chief McNally completed three deployments during his military service and was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 1994.

Chief McNally began his law enforcement career in 1996 with the United States Customs Service. During his basic police academy training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, he received the high pistol shooter award and the top physical fitness award for his class. He made numerous arrests and seizures for federal narcotics and U.S. currency law violations as a federal officer. From 1996 through 2003, Chief McNally received numerous recognitions for his work as a federal officer, including his direct involvement in a one-million-dollar currency seizure related to narcotics smuggling.

Chief McNally is a twenty-five-year-plus veteran of law enforcement who is a graduate of the West Point Command and Leadership Program, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association courses, a recent graduate of the Crisis Mental Health Intervention Training, and has completed numerous other supervisory and management courses.

A formal promotion ceremony was held on February 1, 2023.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Organization conducted Yogathon

PARSIPPANY — The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) organization conducted a Yogathon(Yoga Marathon) event to encourage/promote health/fitness awareness at the PAL Youth Center on Sunday, January 29.  The event’s purpose was to encourage everyone in the North Jersey area, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith, or nationality to participate and achieve personal goals of a healthy lifestyle. 

“Yoga for Health; Health for Humanity – Yogathon” event was participated by more than 100+ people (including children). Where all the participants did continuous yoga (Surya Namaskar – Sun Salutation) for two hours.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio attended the inaugural event and presented a Proclamation to the organization, appreciating the health/fitness event.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella also participated in Yogathon and did yoga with everyone.

At the conclusion, Musella distributed certificates to all the participating children to encourage them to spend time on exercises and be fit/healthy actively.

Councilman Justin Musella also participated in Yogathon

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, February 2023. Click here to view the magazine.

Jameson Snyder Achieved Centenary University Dean’s List

PARSIPPANY — Jameson Snyder is among those recognized among Dean’s List achievers at Centenary University.  Madison P. Miller also received honors this past semester.

Jameson is a Morris County VoTech Senior with dual enrollment at Centenary.

Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.8 or above and complete a minimum of 12-semester credits.

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is in Hackettstown, with its equestrian facility in Washington Township.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, February 2023. Click here to view the magazine.

300 Kimball Changes Hands for $88M

PARSIPPANY — JLL Capital Markets announced that it had completed the $88 million sale of 300 Kimball, an approximate 430,000-square-foot trophy office property.

300 Kimball, an approximate 430,000-square-foot trophy office property.

JLL represented the owner, Sovereign Partners, LLC, in selling the property to Signature Acquisitions. JLL also handled the prior sale from State Farm to Sovereign Partners in 2019, in addition to having sold Signature Acquisitions to the adjacent building at 100 Kimball in 2019.

Completed in 2001 and most recently renovated in 2013, 300 Kimball is a five-story office property that is 87% leased to a variety of tenants, including anchors FM Global, Langan Engineering, embecta, and Western World Insurance/AIG.

The building is LEED Silver-certified, a recipient of the BOMA Building of the Year award, and offers tenants an outstanding variety of features and amenities such as an impressive granite façade, dramatic atrium lobbies, state-of-the-art fitness center with locker rooms and golf simulator, full-service cafeteria with expansive seating, tenant lounge/game room with after-hours grab and go food service, modern conference center, outdoor patio with putting green, electric car charging stations, walking trail and ample covered parking including a separate gated executive section.

300 Kimball Drive is situated on 9.29 acres near the intersection of Interstates 80 and 287, within a four-building, 850,000-square-foot office park called The Center of Morris County.  The property benefits from strong visibility along I-80 and is considered one of the absolute best office assets in the Parsippany submarket.

The JLL Capital Markets team representing the seller was led by Senior Managing Directors Kevin O’Hearn, Jose Cruz, and Jeremy Neuer and analyst Peter Kim.

According to O’Hearn, “We’re thrilled to have assisted two long-term, highly valued clients of the firm in a single transaction, Sovereign Partners, with the successful execution of their value-add business strategy for the asset, and Signature Acquisitions with the strategic purchase of their second building in the office park.  Additionally, this transaction reflects the flight-to-quality trend that we see in office space. Generally, the top assets in each submarket continue to perform well, and Parsippany is no different.”

JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers. The firm’s in-depth local market and global investor knowledge deliver the best-in-class solutions for clients — investment sales advisory, debt placement, equity placement, or recapitalization. The firm has over 3,700 Capital Markets specialists worldwide, with offices in nearly 50 countries.

Space available for lease, office located at 300 Kimball Drive, Parsippany.

Available square footage 2,083 – 45,877 square feet.

Third Floor 34,158
Fourth Floor 2,083
Fifth Floor 9,636

Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant: “Your Bridge to Turkey”

PARSIPPANY — The proprietors of a popular eatery in downtown Lake Hiawatha state on their website, “Bosphorus Restaurant has been open since 1995. Everything we offer is made from scratch in our kitchen, and it’s made fresh every day. We hope that the warm, intimate atmosphere and our delicious homemade food will make your experience delightful.” That’s saying a lot; don’t say it if you can’t live up to it. I’m glad to report that based on my visit to this long-standing, family-owned and operated Turkish / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern restaurant, they can clearly back up this claim and even exceed it in many ways.

This month’s review led me to Bosphorus and my usual crew of enthusiastic foodie friends. I had always heard positive comments regarding Bosphorus, and I cannot explain why it took me so long to get here, especially since I live within walking distance. But like they say, better late than never.

Step inside, and you are immediately met with a spotlessly clean, warm, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere.

Located on North Beverwyck Road (across from the 7-Eleven), you will find this relatively small restaurant on the end of a small group of businesses. The exterior is simple but attractive and welcoming. Step inside, and you are immediately met with a spotlessly clean, warm, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. The cute little eatery has a welcoming ambiance, with about ten tables and a capacity of 35 people.

Step inside, and you are immediately met with a spotlessly clean, warm, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere.

The ten tables are carefully situated around the room, offering comfortable spacing for diners. Tables covered with white linen tablecloths, floral Turkish table runners, sparkling glasses, small dishes, and a soft color scheme of wood and faux brick enhance the experience and set a calming mood. Wall decorations, hangings, and accents are simple, except for the large, framed picture of Turkey’s significant Bosphorus Bridge, which is the focal point of one wall. The picture of the suspension bridge is certainly appropriate since the restaurant takes its name in recognition of that bridge. It is one of three suspension bridges in Istanbul, which spans the Bosphorus strait and connects Europe and Asia. Since Faruk and Serap Sahin, owners of the establishment, fare from Istanbul, the honored photo on the wall is certainly understandable.

Server Yahya Pinar, Owner/Chef Faruk Sahin, and Patrick Minutillo.

Two large windows on the face of the building provide comfortable natural lighting, as soft music plays in the background as you peruse Bosphorus’ tantalizing menu. Our very personable and friendly server, Yahya Pinar, immediately addressed our needs as he prepared our chosen table. Service was quick, attentive, and professional. As the group looked over the lunch and dinner menus, Yahya was happy to answer any questions we may have had. By now, this group was familiar with this cuisine based on our previous visits to many of the general area’s excellent choices of Turkish/Mediterranean restaurants.

The Hummus (Mashed Chickpeas seasoned with fresh garlic, lemon, tahini, and herbs)

The menu offers a wide selection of soups, salads, appetizers, hot appetizers, entrees, combinations (lamb, chicken, or a combo of both), sautés (which require a 30-minute cooking time and includes choices of chicken, spinach, calamari, and shrimp), and desserts. Many of your traditional Turkish dishes are listed: Manti, Falafel, Kibbeh, Kebab, Adana, Gyro, Shrimp, Salmon, Bronzini (whole fish), etc., all available. Everything was appealing, and choosing one dish over another was not easy. It was decided to share a couple of appetizers before moving on to the entrees. The hummus was our starting point, with a side of flatbread, Fried Eggplant, and Shepard Salad.

Fried Eggplant

The Hummus (Mashed Chickpeas seasoned with fresh garlic, lemon, tahini, and herbs) was melt-in-your-mouth delectable. A Creamy, light, rich garlicky dip oozing with rich umami flavors, which went perfectly with the pillowy soft Turkish Flatbread. No wonder it’s a Turkish staple. The Fried Eggplant (Sliced eggplant, pan-fried in olive oil, and served with yogurt sauce), a classic Turkish appetizer, had a soft, mild, creamy texture and a fantastic earthy flavor. Our other shared appetizer was their highly praised Shepherd Salad (a mosaic of freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers with red wine vinegar and olive oil and topped with feta cheese).

Shepherd Salad (a mosaic of freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers with red wine vinegar and olive oil and topped with feta cheese).

The story goes shepherds would go to their farms, taking some of their daily crops, including cucumbers, tomatoes, and other delicious ingredients, and mixing them together into a salad. From then on, this common dish was named after the shepherds who made them. The salad was light and healthy, and you could clearly tell that the vegetables were as crisp and fresh as the day they were picked. The flavors of the seasonings, lemon juice, and olive oil enhanced this very tasty and refreshing appetizer.

Bosphorus Mixed Grill Platter

For an entrée, we decided to share a large Bosphorus Mixed Grill (Combination of Shish, Adana, Chicken Adana, Meatballs, Gyro, Cop Shish, and Lamb Chops). The Bosphorus Mixed Grill is a generously sized platter of food listed on the menu as a serving of three. We made a special request that it be modified to meet the needs of the five of us, and they were more than happy to accommodate our request. Our impressive and visually stunning platter of assorted delicacies arrived quickly, with abundant savory choices. The aroma of the dish itself was a treat. I should note that everything we had was beautifully plated, perfectly seasoned, and expertly prepared. Turkish cuisine is noted as always being hearty, flavorful, and unpretentious, and that was evident in this wonderful meal.

The Mixed Grill included grilled lamb chops that were sweet, juicy, and delicious; fragrant and tender shish kebab; earthy and savory Adana kebab, a spicy, long lamb mince kebab, roasted and beautifully spiced gyros; wooden skewered cop shish, a lamb shish kebab, all marinated to perfection, making every bite flavorful through and through, and perfect to go with the accompanying hot and tzatziki sauces. And all these juicy, tender, and enticing portions of assorted meats came nestled upon a bed of fluffy white rice and vegetables. A highly satisfying dish, and we all agreed, a great selection.

Kunefe

We finished our meal with a Turkish coffee. Kunefe is a classic Turkish dessert. A warm, sweet, crisp, decadent cheese-filled pastry made from shredded dough and topped with powdered pistachios. I’ve never had it before, but I would not hesitate to order it again. The coffee’s strong, bold, bittersweet taste paired well with the Kunefe and was similar to finalizing a meal with an espresso.

Server Yahya Pinar preparing Turkish Coffee

After dinner, I had an opportunity to sit down with Chef/Owner Faruk Sahin. The very personable Mr. Sahin told me that “his greatest satisfaction in owning Bosphorus is seeing his customers enjoy their food and leave his restaurant happy.

When customers leave happy, it makes me happy”! Mr. Sahin immigrated to the United States (New Jersey) from Istanbul, Turkey, in 2018, and he and his wife Serap acquired Bosphorus in 2019. He said he learned everything about the business from his predecessor, Muzaffar Elmas, whose tutelage and mentorship have maintained the same high-quality standards for the restaurant’s food and service. In fact, Bosphorus has had the same Head Chef, Mehmet Kaja, for the past 12 years.

All the dishes at Bosphorus are homemade and fresh. Their produce is sourced from local farmers’ markets every two days. Their meat is sourced regularly from a couple of different distributors, ensuring quality and freshness. As previously stated, Turkish cuisine, distinctive for its variations in tastes, is known to be inherently healthy, highly seasonal, highly nutritious, and fresh-tasting food. Bosphorus definitely hits home on all those qualities. Bosphorus provides a great dining experience, delicious food, a casual yet classy ambiance, friendly service, reasonable prices, and fresh, healthy food made with care. If you have not stopped in yet, or want to try Turkish cuisine for the first time, I recommend stopping in and giving them a try.

Aflyet Olsun! (Enjoy your Meal); Dine In – Takeout –  Curbside pickup  –  No Contact Delivery; Halal – Vegetarian Options – Catering – Special Events.  BYO – Takes Reservations-Limited Off-Road Parking.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Bosphorus Restaurant (Turkish Restaurant) is located at 32 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha. (973) 335-9690. https://bosphorus-nj.com.

Pillowy Soft Turkish Flatbread

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, February 2023. Click here to view the magazine.

NJ C4PCC and Sheriff’s Office to Host Law Enforcement Night

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Sheriff James Gannon,  Hanover Township Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher, East Hanover Mayor Joseph Pannullo, Florham Park Mayor Mark Taylor, and the 200 Club of Morris County announced they are hosting a Law Enforcement Night at Mennen Arena on Friday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m., with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

The NJ Coalition for Education and Positive Choices is rapidly becoming a household name in Morris County.  Word is spreading about the many initiatives instituted by this unique, powerful group that provides the community with facts and information in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. Everyone is quickly realizing the benefit to families when they sign on. The importance of introducing kids to new activities and promoting substance-free events to keep them occupied (such as sports, exercise, career days, teen dances, and activities with law enforcement) is of paramount concern when it provides ways to uphold a child’s self-esteem.  The Coalition is a proactive team comprised of elected officials, law enforcement, educational leaders, and concerned citizens who are up to date on the latest crazes and abuses plaguing our children.

Join officers and police departments from all over the state at the Coalition’s Annual Law Enforcement Night.  At this event, youngsters get to see firsthand how law enforcement officers positively influence our community.  Law Enforcement Night has been known to introduce and further develop these relationships, often providing career opportunities for teens who might not have considered such a path.  Too often, we only interact with law enforcers and first responders on our worst day. This is a great opportunity to interact with our law enforcement officers and first responders on a very good day.

The equipment on display at this event is known to even awe adults.  Never will one see such an array of machinery like this at one location.  Kids can see the Morris County Hope Van, peruse ambulances, and emergency vehicles of every shape and size, wear riot gear, try on handcuffs and commingle with the law enforcement community in a fun atmosphere.

The important aspect to remember here is that law enforcement is trained to make these kids feel safe and important.  Confidence and self-esteem go a long way in helping a child say no to his peers when the time arises.

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Honors Spelling Bee Winners

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) held its Seventh Annual Spelling Bee at Parsippany Hills High School auditorium on Friday, January 13.

Twenty-five fifth-grade students representing all ten of the Parsippany Elementary Schools participated in the Spelling Bee. Enthusiastic parents, family members, and teachers watched the students as they approached the microphone to spell each word.

Melissa Kuzma, Director of Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System, William Westhoven, a Gannett NJ Daily Record reporter, and Dr. Matthew Thompson, Parsippany Hills High School Principal.

Judging the event were Melissa Kuzma, Director of Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System, William Westhoven, a Gannett NJ Daily Record reporter, and Dr. Matthew Thompson, Parsippany Hills High School Principal.

Club member and Pronouncer Marianne Burke

Mary Ann Coyne, WCPTH club member and chairman of the Seventh Annual Spelling Bee, was the Moderator and club member Marianne Burke was the Pronouncer.

After 29 nail-biting rounds, a winner was declared. The winning word was “addition!”

Winners: First Place Yogita Pansare; Second Place Rishaan Sharma; and Third Place Vaikha Bheemana

Taking First Place was Yogita Pansare from Knollwood Elementary School. Rishaan Sharma from Northvail Elementary School captured Second Place. Vaikha Bheemana, from Knollwood Elementary School, came in Third Place.

All three winners are invited to participate in the New Jersey State Federated Women’s Club (NJSFWC) Highlands District Spelling Bee on Saturday, February 11, in Rockaway. The district winners will be invited to the State Championship at the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) Headquarters on Saturday, March 18, in New Brunswick.

Events like these are made possible by the various fundraising activities the Woman’s Club conducts throughout the year. Please consider supporting the club with these efforts so they can continue to support various community organizations.

The Woman’s Club will have a Tricky Tray to support our Education/Scholarship Fund and other community service projects on July 11 at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road. This is their major fundraiser for the year, so please stay tuned for more information and ways you can help make this a successful event. Baskets or monetary donations are especially welcome!

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC, which are the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the country/state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. New members are always welcome! Come to the next General Meeting on Monday, February 27,  to see if the club is right for you.

For more information, call Ginny at (973) 887-0336, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, visit on the web at www.parsippanywomansclub.org, or follow the club on FACEBOOK, Twitter, or Instagram.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, February 2023. Click here to view the magazine.

 

Selen for Commissioner Re-election Campaign Kickoff Draws Large Crowd

MORRIS COUNTY — Tayfun Selen for Commissioner Re-election Campaign Kickoff attracts a large crowd at the Mansion at Mountain Lakes on Thursday, January 26.

Senators, Assemblymen, Commissioners, Mayors, Council members, and friends from almost all 39 municipalities in Morris County came out to support Tayfun in his re-election campaign.

Morris County Republican Chairwoman Laura Ali introduced Tayfun to the packed room of supporters.

The room was standing room only as Morris County Chairwoman Laura Ali introduced Tayfun Selen.
Morris County Commissioner Stephen Shaw, Tayfun Selen, and Morris County Sheriff James Sheriff.
Senator Joseph Pennachio, Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill.
Ashley Miskovitz, Delores deDePierro, Jennifer Strasle, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Loretta Gragnani, and Randolph Economic Development member Sydney Ugalde.
Morris County Commissioner Director John Krickus with Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella.
Cristina Mirda, Esq and Morris County Commissioner Tayfun Selen.
Morris County Assistant Administrator Brian T. Murray and Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling.

Sydney Ugalde, and Assemblyman Brian Bergen
Morris County Commissioners Stephen Shaw and Douglas Cabana
Former Assemblywoman BettyLou deCroce and Chris Ilic
Parsippany’s Finest: Parsippany Republican Committee Chairwoman Delores dePierro, Tayfun, Parsippany-Troy Hills President Loretta Gragnani and Parsippany-Troy Hills Vice President Michael dePierro
Rockaway Borough Mayor Thomas Mulligan and Morris County Commissioner Stephen Shaw
Dover resident Ilmi Bojkovic and Republican Dover Chairwoman Maria Rosario
Sharif Shamsudin and Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Frank Neglia
Morris County Assistant Administrator Brian T. Murray and  Morris County Director of Communications Vincent Vitale
Mount Arlington Mayor Michael Stanzilis, Rockaway Borough Mayor Thomas Mulligan and Jonathan Cohen, Esq.
Dover resident Ilmi Bojkovic with Morris County Commissioner Douglas Cabana
Morris County Commissioner Douglas Cabana and Senator Anthony Bucco
Morris County Commissioner Douglas Cabana with Stephanie Leaver Kaulfers

Tayfun Selen was sworn in to serve a one-year, unexpired term on the board in 2020, and in November of that year, he was elected to serve a full, three-year term that began on January 4, 2021.

Commissioner Selen is Senior Vice President of Administration for Lincoln Educational Services, the leading vocational training school group in the nation, with a presence in 15 states. He is a member of the company’s Executive Team.

Before his role at Lincoln, he served as Global Director of Project Management for CB Richard Ellis, the nation’s largest real estate development company. In that role, he oversaw real estate functions for Hertz Corporation and Bank of America.

He was Vice President of New Store Development for CB Richard Ellis and served as Assistant Managing Director at Montclair State University.

Commissioner Selen is married with one daughter and has lived in Morris County for the past 23 years, including 19 years in the Chathams.

He strongly believes in community engagement and has served as a Chatham Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment member and as a Chatham Township Committeeman and Mayor.

As mayor, Commissioner Selen was responsible for reducing municipal property taxes, helping the township maintain a rare AAA credit rating, and reducing municipal spending by more than $200,000.

He is a member of the Morris County Republican Committee and Chairman of the Chatham Township Republican Committee.

He also holds a seat on the Montclair State University School of Business Advisory Board and New Jersey Board of Nursing and is President-Elect of the Madison Rotary Club.

Commissioner Selen holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture Degree from Istanbul Technical University and an MBA from Montclair State University. He achieved certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt by Rutgers University and Lockheed Martin. Commissioner Selen also is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional certified by U.S. Green Building Council and a certified public accountant (CPA).