MORRIS COUNTY — Montville Reformed Church will be holding a drive-up food drive for Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Montville Reformed Church is located at 9 Church Lane, Montville.

They are in desperate need of Rice (max 3-pound size), Shelf Life Milk, Canned Chicken or Turkey, Pancake syrup, Ketchup and Mayonnaise, Salad Dressings, Juice, Cold Cereal, Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Flour/Baking Items and Evaporated Milk. Personal Products: Shampoo, Bar Soap, Diapers, sizes 4, 5 & 6, and Baby Wipes.

Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry is located on the ground level of the First Presbyterian Church of Boonton. Access from the parking lot at 513 Birch Street, Boonton NJ 07005. Open to all those with food insecurities in Boonton and surrounding communities. Loaves and Fishes Pantry hours are Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio today said more serious questions have been raised at the New Jersey Department of Health and “the lack of leadership has been glaring at the highest levels of state government during the COVID crisis.”

Pennacchio’s comments come after a published report of heated arguments between the health commissioner and high-level staffers on the Governor’s team, and an attempt to sign a $500,000 contract with a politically-connected consultant firm for four weeks of work with nursing homes.

“These are serious issues – 6,000 souls died in state-regulated nursing homes,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “The state forced the virus into these long-term nursing facilities while keeping their loved ones out. A pandemic is devastating the state economy and has killed 12,000 state residents, half of the seniors in long-term care.

“Leadership is most evident in the midst of a crisis, and the pandemic has exposed damning weaknesses at upper levels of the state’s chain of command,” Pennacchio said. “The very people New Jerseyans relied on to keep them safe have repeatedly shown they were overwhelmed and under-qualified.”

A day earlier, another story reported the termination of the assistant commissioner of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories & Emergency Preparedness who oversaw emergency medical services and the state office of disaster resilience within the Department of Health.

Christopher Neuwirth claimed in a Facebook post that he “was blatantly scapegoated and fired.”

“These issues, coupled with the loss of 6,000 residents in nursing homes that were forgotten by the Administration and abandoned by state inspectors, demand answers,” said Pennacchio.

“The problems may have been worse than we imagined. The Senate should immediately convene a special committee with subpoena power to investigate the pandemic response and get to the bottom of this mess. If these were traffic issues on the George Washington Bridge, subpoenas would already have been issued,” concluded Pennacchio.

PARSIPPANY — Effective June 1 the Recycling Center will reopen FOR RESIDENTS ONLY with the following changes:

1. The number of people allowed in the recycling center at a time will be reduced. They do expect this to cause delays getting into the center, please be patient and wait in line in your vehicle. Please have your driver’s license readily available for verification.

2. Face coverings and social distancing are required. For the health and safety of our employees and residents while in the recycling center please wear a face covering (such as; non-medical masks, bandanas, scarves, cloth) and keep six feet apart.

3. No commercial vehicles, contractors, or trailers will be allowed until further notice.

4. Please review your Township calendar or the Township webpage for what material is acceptable. Should you have unacceptable material in your vehicle, you will NOT be allowed to enter the Recycling Yard.

The Recycling Center will be open regular hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

More information on acceptable materials to recycle, guidelines, and neighborhood pickup schedules can be found by clicking here.

PARSIPPANY — This two-year-old American Bulldog/Pit mix is an absolute love and will be your favorite dog ever!

Mac loves to cuddle, give kisses, and go for walks. He’s a total mush just like his name!

Due to Mac’s hard past, he currently struggles with some fear issues. New people scare him, as do new situations, and he will need a patient family who helps him understand that he is safe and loved now.

Mac is good with other dogs and kids 16+. He is potty-trained and walks well in a harness. He also knows “sit” and “come!” Mac is very eager to please.

Mac is also happy to help his foster family finish their meals and loves snacks. What can we say, his name is on point!

If you’re looking for a big snuggle bug to add to your home, apply to adopt Mac today!

If you are interested in adopting Mac, please fill out an application by clicking here.

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