PARSIPPANY — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill released the following statement after securing the Democratic nomination for a third term to represent New Jersey’s 11th District in the U.S. House of Representatives:

“Serving in the Navy taught me the importance of working together to accomplish a mission — of teamwork, cooperation, and putting my country’s needs ahead of my own. That’s what guides my work in Congress. I’m grateful to all the voters in New Jersey’s 11th District who share this same sense of purpose and urgency when it comes to the issues facing our communities. Thank you to everyone who took part in our democratic process and made their voices heard by casting their ballot — and to our incredible volunteers who power this team.

“As your Representative, I have worked to secure key victories to save taxpayers money and make New Jersey more affordable for families.

“We funded the Gateway Tunnel Project to improve the lives of commuters and passed a historic infrastructure bill to fix our crumbling roads and bridges. We cut through bureaucratic red tape to jumpstart the construction of an Army Corps flood mitigation project for the Peckman River to protect homeowners and businesses from flooding and financial devastation. We ended surprise medical billing so a trip to the emergency room doesn’t bankrupt families. We clean up our air and water, expand child care, and invest in job training programs to support workers, families, and children. To lower costs, we are fixing our supply chain and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S.

“I have stood up to protect veterans who served our country. I fought to have the PAWS Act signed into law to provide service dogs to veterans suffering from PTSD, and I am working to get burn pits legislation across the finish line in the Senate so veterans exposed to toxic chemicals get the care they deserve.

“Each election cycle has felt more important than the last. With so much at stake — voting rights, women’s rights, the environment, safety from gun violence — November’s election will determine the direction of our country. We have laid an incredibly strong foundation for our future and our children’s future. We must keep going forward, and that starts with holding the House and the 11th District.”

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris Arts invites you to wrap up your June activities with live music and art on the beautiful grounds of the Giralda Farms Corporate Park, (the former Dodge Estate). Along with wonderful musical performances, there will be plenty to see and do including children’s activities, 50/50, food trucks, an art show, and a sale and picnic contest. This will mark Morris Arts’ 38th Giralda Music & Arts Festival – and the return to their normal June time slot.

Under the baton of José Luis Dominguez, the New Jersey Symphony performance will feature a tribute to Sondheim, Sousa’s ode to his time in New Jersey in “The Atlantic City Pageant” and so much more. An inspiring performance by the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Henry Lewis Concerto Competition winner rounds out this concert of favorites the whole family will love.

This year’s pre-show performance is by Chico Alvarez and the Palomonte Afro-Cuban Big Band. This energetic 13-piece band will re-visit the musical culture of the golden era of traditional Cuban music and present it in a modern contemporary setting.

Morris Arts’ Executive Director, Tom Werder, shared: “We are thrilled to be hosting Giralda in its June timeslot again with our usual incredible music, art, food, and family-friendly activities! If we’ve learned anything over these past couple of years, it’s the value of sharing the unique experience of live performance and art together in person. We can’t wait to see everyone and share the excitement of this beautiful outdoor event,” he exclaimed.

Gates open early at 4:00 p.m. for picnics and activities, including an art show/sale featuring 15+ artists, the Montclair Art Museum Art Truck, OMG Bubbles, and the following food trucks: Señor Tacos, Aroy-D the Thai Elephant, and NJ Delicious Vintage Ice Cream.

Covid Statement: Morris Arts will continue to monitor NJ state guidelines, and review and revise these protocols as necessary.

Date: Sunday, June 26, 2022 (rain location: Mennen Arena, Morristown)
Time: Gates open at 4:00 p.m.;
Pre-Show Performance 4:30 p.m.;
Symphony Performance at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Giralda Farms, Dodge Drive, and Madison Ave. (Rt. 124), Madison;
Rain location: Mennen Arena, Morristown
Tickets: In advance: Adults: $20 adults (over 12); Children: $4; under 4, free. (Group sales, 10 or more, $15 adults); At the gate/day of: Adults: $25 adults (over 12); Children: $5; under 4, free.

Click here for tickets. In-person tickets are available at LOKL Café in Morristown.

The NJS program includes:

Francis Scott Key/Damrosch Star-Spangled Banner
Rossini Overture to The Barber of Seville
Florence Price “Juba Dance” from Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
Suppé Poet and Peasant: Overture Mozart Allegro from Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
Sondheim/J. Tunick A Little Night Music: Suite for Orchestra<
J. Strauss Jr. Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214
John Philip Sousa “The Atlantic City Pageant”
Arturo Márquez Danzón No. 2
Robert W. Lowden Armed Forces Salute
John Philip Sousa/McAlister The Stars & Stripes Forever

PASSAIC COUNTY — Bill Spadea, a host of the top-rated morning drive show on New Jersey 101.5, was a recent guest at a fundraiser held in support of Paul DeGroot, for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.

The event held at the famous The Brownstone was a standing room only. While listening to Spadea, guests were served jumbo shrimp, and lamb chops among other favorites, and the bartenders were serving up delicious cocktails.

Paul DeGroot decided to run for Congress out of deep concern about the future of America under President Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi — and Congress-people like Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who enable them and their agenda.

“I am running for Congress because I want to help our country. America is heading in the wrong direction. The progressive’s attack on our values and institutions is unrelenting; they want to change our history, economy, and how our children think about America,” said DeGroot.

“Sharon and I are concerned about the kind of America our children and yours will inherit. We don’t want our children and grandchildren growing up hating America. I don’t want them growing up in a world where their rights are confiscated by the government and where hope for a better life is an unreachable dream.”

“Throughout my career, I worked to improve people’s lives; to make neighborhoods safer, to protect taxpayers, and prevent the abuse of government power. Now the government is abusing its power, destroying people’s lives — closing businesses, parks, and schools, demanding that you wear masks … or else. That’s an abuse of government power that must be stopped.

Election day is Tuesday, June 7.

The 11^th Congressional District covers parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. The Essex municipalities are Belleville, Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, South Orange, West Caldwell, and part of Montclair. The Morris communities are Boonton town and township, Butler, Chatham borough and township, Denville, Dover, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Montville, Morristown, Morris Township, Morris Plains, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, Pequannock, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway borough and township, Victory Gardens and part of Mendham Township. The Passaic municipalities are Little Falls, Totowa, Woodland Park, and part of Wayne.