Morris Republicans Welcome Former Democratic Chair To The Party

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris Republicans Welcome Former Democratic Chair To The Party

PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Republican Committee is pleased to announce that former Morristown Democratic Committee Chair, former Democrat candidate for Morris County Commissioner, and Co-Founder of the Morris County Chapter of the Young Democrats, A.J Oliver, has switched parties and joined the Republican Party. We welcome A.J Oliver with open arms and look forward to working with him to bring better government for all residents of Morris County.

This year will show that voters have been burnt out by the woke, extremist, and completely out of touch with reality politics of the far left. Inflation has affected everyday residents and shown the ineptitude of the current administration in Trenton and in Washington. It is encouraging to see former leaders in the Democrat party understanding that their party no longer represents them.

“Our party has consistently shown its commitment to good governance, individual rights, and the rule of law. For too long, the fringe politics of the extreme left have dominated the Democrat Party and pushed well-meaning members and candidates either to the far left or completely out of their party.” said Morris GOP Chairwoman Laura Ali, adding “Aaron has shown his commitment to the individual rights of each person and fought to prevent the needless deaths of unborn children across the county. We couldn’t be happier to include him in our party.”

A.J Oliver and Tayfun Selen

A.J Oliver made clear the issues currently afflicting moderate Democrats today saying, “There’s much talk about how the Democrat Party has the bandwidth for differing views but my experience has shown this couldn’t be further from the truth. The rabid response from the extreme left to my religious views laid bare the brutal nature of Democratic politics today. Laura has shown just how welcoming the Republican Party can be and has given me hope that there is a place for moderate voters like myself.”

Ali also took the opportunity to make a call for former staffer for Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell (R), Republican candidate for office in Virginia, and current Democrat candidate for Morris County Commissioner, T.C McCourt, to come back home to the Republican Party. “It’s important that we continue to build on the successes we’ve had locally. We hope that T.C understands that there is a place back in the GOP for him and that we would be happy to welcome him back with open arms. His vote in the Republican primary in 2017 showed his unhappiness with Governor Murphy and we don’t blame him.”

For information on how to change affiliation to the Republican Party, please visit morrisgop.org where documentation can be provided. For assistance, please call (973) 998-4955 or visit our Parsippany office at 51 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 1D, Morris Plains 07950.

Found Cat on Lake Shore Drive

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Found Cat on Lake Shore Drive

PARSIPPANY — Found cat! This friendly intact male was found a couple of weeks ago on Lake Shore Drive, Lake Hiawatha, in the area of Minnehaha Boulevard. No collar or microchip.

If you recognize him please call Parsippany Animal Control at (973) 263-7083

Morris County Library Reopens

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Morris County Library Reopens

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Library which had been operating on a truncated schedule due to COVID-19, will resume full hours of operation starting Monday, May 2!

Stop in to help commemorate the Morris County Library’s Centennial and enjoy in-person events:

Both floors and all sections of the Hanover Avenue facility in Whippany will be open for public use. No restrictions will be in place regarding social distancing or mask-wearing; although both will be left to the discretion and comfort level of staff and patrons.

Library hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

The library was shuttered from March to June 2020 at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Curbside service with modified hours of operations was offered by July 2020, and the public was permitted back into the building in October 2020, however with capacity limits and other restrictions.

“By June 2021, the public was allowed full access to all areas of the building, and Saturday hours resumed. It has been a slow but steady climb to successfully resuming full hours of operation. Many thanks to our faithful public for their support during these two years of struggle,” said Director of Library Services Darren O’Neill,

The library is urging visitors to stop in to help commemorate the Morris County Library’s Centennial, 1922 to 2022!

“We have many, in-person programs and classes planned over the course of the year. Please check our website and social media pages for more information,” said O’Neill.

Two music performances in recognition of the Morris County Library Centennial Celebration already are planned prior to the full opening.

GLENN CRYTZER QUINTET

Saturday, April 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Glenn Crytzer specializes in music from the Jazz Age and Swing Era. His orchestra was named “best group” in the 2017 NYC Jazz Awards, and his recordings have appeared in dozens of TV shows and films. Along with his quintet – featuring trumpet, trombone, clarinet, banjo, and piano – he will present a concert of songs composed in 1922 in honor of the library’s centennial.

SONGS OF SPAIN

Aleksandra Durin Aleksandra Durin, soprano
Darren O’Neill, classical/terz guitars

Saturday, April 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The “Morris County Library Centennial Concert Series” continues with an afternoon of Spanish classics for voice and guitar. Rising star and soprano extraordinaire, Aleksandra Durin, will be joined by Library Director and guitarist, Darren O’Neill, for an inspiring performance of music by Federico Moretti, Ramon Carnicer, Joaquin Rodrigo, and Federico Garcia Lorca.

Performances will be held in the Public Meeting Room and will be free of charge.

Doors will open thirty minutes before curtain time.

Seating is LIMITED TO 40 AUDIENCE MEMBERS and is on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis.

Performances will be live-streamed through the library website via Zoom. Please contact (973) 285-6934 for more information.

Easter Egg Hunt at Sedgefield

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Easter Egg Hunt at Sedgefield

PARSIPPANY — Mayor James R. Barberio, Councilman Justin Musella, and Councilman Frank Neglia attended the Sedgefield Easter Egg Hunt.

We hope everyone had a happy and healthy Easter!

Report of Collapse at Travel Lodge

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Report of Collapse at Travel Lodge

PARSIPPANY — Emergency vehicles are responding to Travelodge, 626 Route 46 east, on the report of a partial collapse of several first-floor balconies. Requests for busses to remove and relocate people.

Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire Department District 5, Parsippany Office of Emergency Management, Parsippany Fire Prevention, Parsippany Buildingb Department, American Red Cross, and Parsippany Troy Emergency Medical Services.  No injuries have been reported at this time .

Update from Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 5:

At approximately 10:21 a.m. on Tuesday April 19, 2022, members of the Parsippany District 5 Fire Department were dispatched along with Par-Troy EMS and Parsippany Rescue and Recovery for a reported balcony collapse at a hotel. On arrival Deputy 5 found an apparent collapse of the façade and rails on the 1st floor North side. Rescue 5, Ladder 5, and Engine 54 arrived and started evacuating surrounding rooms on all floors. The Township of Parsippany Building Department arrived during the evacuation process to evaluate the current situation. The decision was made by the Building Department officials to also evacuate the front South Side of the Building as a precaution and relocate the occupants. A township bus was requested by the town OEM for occupants to stay during the process. Once all occupants were evacuated from the affected areas, they were relocated with the assistance of hotel staff. The area was then roped off and turned over to the Parsippany Building Department.

Chief 5, Deputy 5, Ladder 5, Engine 54, and Rescue 5 operated for just under 3 hours before returning to service.

Dollar Tree Opens Second Location in Parsippany

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Dollar Tree Opens Second Location in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Recently Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill participated in the new Dollar Tree ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new location is at 1446 Route 46. For more information call (859) 300-8671. Click here to view their website. 

Shop Dollar Tree for Cleaning Supplies, Food & Drinks, Winter Holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas, Personal Care Items, Toys, Games, Puzzles & Books, Craft Supplies, Cooking & Baking Supplies, Dinnerware & Serving Essentials.

The new Dollar Tree opened recently at 1440 Route 46, and it’s over 60 percent bigger than its counterpart in the Troy Hills Shopping Center — 11,242 square feet for the former, compared to the latter’s 6,894.

Store Hours are Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dollar Tree announced last summer it would raise prices on many products to $1.25. The company said the price increase would help them manage higher merchandise and operating costs.
The ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Dollar Tree Parsippany
Our wide selection of cleaning products and janitorial supplies will help keep your spaces sparkling clean and smelling great! Check out our deals on bathroom cleaners and wipes, mops, brooms, and carpet cleaners. K
Pet supplies galore
Frozen Foods section
Frozen Food section
The new location also has an expanded Crafter’s Square section, which has wood crafts and picture frames, art paper, staple-backed canvases, acrylic paints and brushes, glitter, colored pencils and crayons, markers, jewels and beads, make-your-own wreath supplies, ribbons and yarn, scrapbooking stickers, portable sewing kits, and storage containers.

At your local Dollar Tree, you’ll find extreme values every day, along with more thrills, more fun, and NEW items arriving every week! We strive to keep our shelves stocked with amazing deals on household items, cleaning supplies, vases and floral supplies, and more. Meet your family’s needs with affordable beauty products, toys and crafts, school supplies, and everything in between. Fill your pantry with brand-name food, snacks, candy, and drinks. Celebrate in style with our large selection of party supplies, balloons, gift bags, and seasonal decorations for every holiday and occasion! Plus, purchase many of your favorite products in bulk at DollarTree.com.

The other Parsippany location is located at 1099 Route 46.

Utility Help Is Still Available

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Utility Help Is Still Available

MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey’s utility shutoff moratorium ended on March 15, but some residential customers with overdue utility bills can receive an extension to June 15.

A new law requires local authorities, municipal or public utilities, and rural electric cooperatives to continue providing electric, gas, sewer, or water service to residential customers who have submitted an application for utility assistance prior to June 15 but have not yet received a decision on their application.

To receive the extension, you need to apply for assistance. One easy way to apply is by clicking here to visit the DCAid Service Portal hosted by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

State Launches Free Financial Wellness Website

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State Launches Free Financial Wellness Website

MORRIS COUNTY — Almost three-quarters of Americans rank finances as their biggest source of stress. There’s a new free tool to help you take control of your financial wellness if you’re among them: NJ FinLit.

NJ FinLit is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury and features user-friendly interactive tools, videos, and articles you can use to better understand and manage your financial resources.

Click here to access the website.

Local Heroes to be Honored for Rescue from Hurricane Ida’s Aftermath

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Local Heroes to be Honored for Rescue from Hurricane Ida’s Aftermath

MORRIS COUNTY — Twelve local volunteers will be honored for their participation in rescuing residents from Hurricane Ida’s aftermath on Thursday, May 5. The event will be held at The Legacy Castle, Pompton Plains, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

On Thursday, May 5, you can be part of Morris County 200 Club’s Golden Anniversary, as the tribute to the 2022 Valor & Meritorious Honorees, and the camaraderie of fellow citizens in our community who appreciate, respect, and support the women and men on the front line who protect and serve every one of us each and every day.

At 11:00 p.m. on September 1, 2021, five members from the Boonton Fire Department, three members from Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, and four members from Parsippany Fire District #6 were mobilized to Somerset County as a swift water rescue team which is part of the Morris Regional Water Incident Taskforce. They were called to assist local first responders who had become overwhelmed with water rescues and evacuations resulting from flash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The area was already saturated from previous rainfall and had received another 7.6 inches of rain in just a few hours.

 

The Valor Honorees from Parsippany Rescue & Recovery are Lieutenant Paul Anderson, Ex-Captain Andrew H. Ludwig, and Chief Louis Yuliano, Jr.

The Valor Honorees from Parsippany Fire District #6 are Firefighter Bill MacStudy, Firefighter Stephane Meunier, Chief Vincent Petito, and Lieutenant Michael Sanford.

The Valor Honorees from Boonton Fire Department are Ex-Captain Rick Blood, Ex-Captain Michael Colarusso, Ex-Captain Jeff Gregory, Ex-Captain R.J. Ryerson, Jr., and Ex-Captain Michael Shondel.

While en route the team encountered heavy downpours which forced them to detour around flooded roads, dodge debris, and check on a few vehicles they encountered before they arrived at the staging area near Route 202/206 Somerville Circle. Once there, they were teamed with a crew from the North Branch Fire Department at the Bridgewater Police Headquarters and were immediately assigned to a series of rescues of people who had become swept away or trapped in their vehicles or homes. The team observed people clinging desperately to branches, to the side of vehicles, and many trapped inside vehicles or had climbed on top of them.

Utilizing multiple watercraft, spotters, and crews they navigated through waters moving faster than 15 knots (17 mph). They did this in zero visibility while homing in on desperate cries for help. Crews circumvented moving and stagnant obstacles while keeping their boat propulsion from becoming clogged by vegetation, including corn stalks and weeds. Quickly rising floodwaters also forced several residents to retreat to the second floor of their homes where they had to be rescued using ladders commandeered from nearby houses.

All the rescues and evacuations were documented on the fly and relayed to command to prevent the team from duplicating their efforts. This resulted in a more productive overall response. The crew worked tirelessly from 11:45 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning. In total, they responded to eleven sites across Branchburg, Bridgewater, and Bedminster and their dedication, expertise, and heroism resulted in the rescue of thirteen people and the evacuation of nine residents, including several children, an infant, and five pets.

To become a sponsor or to purchase tickets click here.

The 200 Club of Morris County proudly supports Morris County Police Officers, Fire Fighters, First Aid Squad Members, and Members of the New Jersey State Police serving Morris County who died in the line of duty. When tragedy occurs, grief is shared amongst the family as well as the members of The 200 Club of Morris County. Their support of the family is reflected in the following manner:

When a public safety official loses their life in the line of duty, the Action Committee of The 200 Club of Morris County reaches out to the widow(er) to offer emotional support and financial assistance in the form of a death benefit to help manage the financial burden during this difficult time.

The 200 Club of Morris County also awards an annual benefit to each eligible child of the public safety official in an effort to help ease the financial concerns created by the loss of their loved one.

500-Plus Shop Owners Apply for Morris County Small Business Grants

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500-Plus Shop Owners Apply for Morris County Small Business Grants

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Small Business Grant Program, launched on Valentine’s Day, has garnered 518 applications to date from shop owners, service providers, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs, while nearly 150 of those small businesses are in the process of having their grants approved.

Most applications heading for final approval will provide each qualified business and nonprofit with the maximum grant amount of $15,000. While the remaining applications are still being reviewed, the program remains open to new applications. Businesses, as well as non-profits, are urged to take advantage of the grant offer. There is no cost to apply.

Click here to apply for the grant.

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has committed $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars toward the program, which is designed to provide grants of up to $15,000 to reimburse small businesses and nonprofit organizations for specific pandemic recovery expenses. The expenses must have been incurred on or after March 3, 2021 – a timeline established under ARPA guidelines.

The Small Business Grant Program eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to:
· Business has 25 or fewer full-time employees (or equivalent)
· In operation since January 1, 2019
· Located within Morris County
· Less than $5 million in sales/revenue
· Proof of a decline in sales/increased expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Click here to read the qualifications and apply.

Federal guidelines covering the grant program will determine exactly which expenses qualify for coverage under the grant program and which applications may be approved.

The grants are capped at $15,000 per applicant. However, business owners and nonprofits are encouraged to submit applications that include all costs they believe may qualify for the grant, even if the total amount of a single claim exceeds $15,000.

A final review may determine that some costs submitted for consideration are not covered under the program guidelines. However, by submitting all expenses that may qualify, applicants increase the possibility of getting the maximum amount of grant dollars possible.

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