PARSIPPANY — To help alleviate the growing shortage of food and donations at our area Food Banks, the Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey recently made two significant donations. On December 11, CCCNJ donated $3,000 to Table of Hope’s Mobile Food Pantry program. On November 6, CCCNJ had already donated $3,000 to Parsippany’s Food Pantry.
Mayor Michael Soriano was on hand to receive both check donations from Pastor Paul Shen of CCCNJ. Mayor Soriano thanked Pastor Paul for his team of six driver volunteers who deliver the Food every Friday from the Liquid Church distribution point to more than 30 home-bound families in the Parsippany and Lake Hiawatha area.
CCCNJ’s Food Delivery Drivers: Lenny Voo, Rev. Paul Shen, Mayor Soriano, Andrew Lie, Kai Hsieh.
Dawn King of Table of Hope was pleased that the recent $3,000 donation will help Table of Hope purchase fresh vegetables and fruits in addition to the non-perishable canned food that is distributed.
If you would like to volunteer at these Mobile Food Pantry sites, click here to apply.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Republican Committee announced a local version of Donald Trump’s famed “Voter Fraud Task Force”. Morris County voters should not be fooled. MCRC’s task force has nothing to do with voter confidence, and everything to do with internal MCRC confidence.
Republicans in Morris County have lost over 30 elected offices to Democrats in recent years. Towns such as Parsippany, Morris Township, the Chathams, Mendham, and Mountain Lakes, which had no Democrats elected to office a few years ago, have seen substantial Democratic gains. Morris County is changing, and Republican elected officials have refused to keep pace with the will of the voters.
Meanwhile, Morris County Democrats are organized, engaged, and listening to the concerns of our constituents. That’s why our party has won over the former GOP strongholds mentioned above. The year-to-year trends are clear, and Republican Mayors and councilmembers have lost confidence in MCRC’s ability to win elections.
Next year, MCRC will face divisive primaries for Governor, Legislative District 26, and Parsippany Mayor, to name a few. In the wake of these brewing contests, this task force is nothing more than a flailing attempt to maintain control of an antiquated and deteriorating organization.
While Morris Republicans are busy blaming election officials for the county’s changing political landscape, Democrats will be meeting with voters of all political affiliations to improve the quality of life for our residents. We look forward to many more years of progress in Morris County and thank our candidates and elected officials for always putting our residents first.
DENVILLE — Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Chief Frank Perna of the Denville Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance related to a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred on Route 46 East between Schumacher Chevrolet and Elm Street in Denville.
At approximately 10:21 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, a 54-year-old male was fatally struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene.
The pedestrian was located on the shoulder of Route 46 East. He was critically injured in the incident and was pronounced deceased at Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital. The identity of this individual will not be released at this time.
Numerous law enforcement agencies are currently investigating this incident, including the Denville Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Denville Police Department at (973) 627-4900 or the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 829-8596. Anonymous calls can also be made to the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers at (973) 267-2255.
MORRIS COUNTY — The community is invited to attend the Center for Workforce Development at County College of Morris (WFD-CCM) Virtual Open House on January 7, 9, and 11. Learn about spring courses and professional certificate programs scheduled from January through June. Listen in as the instructors describe their classes, get some great ideas about how to boost your resume, and ask any questions you might have. The WFD-CCM provides programming to help individuals get a job, get a better job, or get better at the job they’re in.
The Virtual Open Houses are:
Thursday, January 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Saturday, January 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Monday, January 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
You will receive an email invitation to connect by Zoom a day or two before the Open House session.
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PARSIPPANY — Cindy Stavrou, PTSA President, presented Tommy Wall, Wall Landscaping with a plaque showing the appreciation and thanks on behalf of Parsippany Hills High School Administration for the work on the beautification project recently completed at the school.
The PHHS PTSA with the help of principal Dr. Matt Thompson and administrators, PTSA decided to put its efforts outside with Phase 1 of the beautification project.
Through difficult times, they were able to meet with Tommy Wall of Wall Landscaping, a former student of PHHS, who found it in his heart to donate his services to the beautification project. Tom and Tyler of Cerbos Garden Center worked out all the details and planning. They came up with a plan including over 100 plantings, including yuccas, boxwoods, castle spine holly, various grasses, junipers, barberry, and over five yards of river bed stone. The mulch was donated from the board of education.
Cerbos matched the PTSA donation with donating extra plantings. The majority of the landscaping costs were made possible by Paul Miller Porsche of Parsippany and Wegmans of Hanover donations. An extrasolar lighting unit was also donated by the PTSA to help aluminate the front entrance sign on Rita Drive.
Paul Miller Porsche of Parsippany has been an ongoing supporter of Parsippany Hills High School. They have sponsored several teacher appreciation luncheons, contributed to the project graduation events, and this year they were our largest sponsor for the beautification project.
Wegmans also donated to the project to help absorb some of the cost of the landscaping planting.
Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, December 2020. Click here to read.
Recently you provided an update regarding the guidelines which readers need to use when submitting a Letter to The Editor and those guidelines were helpful and timely.
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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council approved the 2021 meeting schedule at its December 15 meeting.
Annual Organization Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
Agenda Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m., except that the Agenda Meeting scheduled for January 5, 2021, will commence immediately following the Annual Organization Meeting.
Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m.
All meetings will be held on TUESDAY EVENINGS unless otherwise noted.
All meetings will be held in the Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany.
FORMAL ACTION may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.
AGENDA MEETINGSREGULAR MEETINGS
January
5
January
19
February
2
February
16
March
2
March
16
April
6
April
20
May
4
May
18
June
1
June
15
July
6
July
20
August
3
August
17
September
7
September
21
October
5
October
19
November
9
November
23
December
7
December
21
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.
Click here to download a copy of Resolution R2020-225.
Please Note: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the meetings will be held via a web conferencing program named WebEx. This program will allow the public to listen in to the meeting and to participate during the public portion session only. This program uses a “raise hand” button in the software to address those who wish to speak during the public portion.
Please be advised that in order for a member of the public to speak during the public portion, they will need to provide their first name, last name, email address, address, and city accurately. Anyone not using their real name and address will not be allowed to speak during the public portion.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Young Republicans held their first-ever Zoom Christmas Party. The event was very successful as over fifty young professionals and Elected officials attended the event and joined the organization for the year 2021.
The Morris County Republican Committee served as Event Sponsor. Donations were provided from several local businesses, including Xclusive Cuts, Art and Creations Pottery Studio, Depasquale Salon, Steph Strip Hair; and i2i Italian Indian Fusion Restaurant of Boonton.
Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-25), served as the keynote speaker and provided a powerful message, reminding Young Republicans that it is their duty to do what they can to help serve their communities.
The 2021 Executive Board consists of:
Chairman – Justin Musella (Parsippany)
Vice-Chair – Julie Lapatka (Boonton Township)
Secretary – Joseph Bock (Boonton Town)
State Committeeman – Christopher Paz (Roxbury)
State Committeewoman – Ashley Felice (Chatham Township)
Vice-Chair – Julie Lapatka (Boonton Township) and Secretary – Joseph Bock (Boonton Town) were both sworn in during the meeting via Zoom.
Joseph Bock, Esq.
Joseph Bock is Chairman of the Town of Boonton Republican Committee and began his first term on the Town of Boonton Board of Aldermen in 2019. This fall, Ashley Felice was elected to the Chatham Township Committee and will begin her first term in January 2021.
The Morris County Young Republicans, a branch of the New Jersey Young Republican Foundation, is a group of students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 40 that are involved in supporting the Republican Party on a local, state, and national level and work to preserve the strength of the party in the future.
Past Presidents of the Morris County Young Republican include Freeholder Doug Cabana; Former Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll; Former Morris Township Mayor and Current Chief of Staff to Senator Tony M. Bucco, Bruce Sisler, and Legislative Aide to Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, Sydney Ugalde.
Over the past three years, the Morris County Young Republicans have helped several of its members win State and local races; including Assemblyman Brian Bergen; Boonton Aldermen Joseph Bock and Ed Robillard; Chester Borough Councilman Kyle Holman; Chester Township Councilmen Michael Inganamort and Tim Drag; Florham Park Councilwoman Kristen Santoro; Kinnelon Councilman James Lorkowski; and Mendham Township Mayor Sarah Neibart. Young Republican County Committee Municipal Chairs include Jade Kohut (Jefferson); Sydney Ugalde (Randolph) and Joseph Bock (Boonton Town).
For club voting rights, members must be registered Republicans between ages 18-40 and live in Morris County. However, any supporters outside of those requirements are welcome to join as Associate Members and participate in all events.
For more information or to join the club, please visit the Morris County Young Republicans website by clicking here.
The Morris County Young Republicans held their first-ever Zoom Christmas Party. The event was very successful as over fifty young professionals and Elected officials attended the event and joined the organization for the year 2021.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Key Club members have been hard at work spreading holiday cheer to the elderly in our community. Members made over 250 Christmas and holiday cards that were distributed to St. Catherine’s Health Care Center in Caldwell, Marian Manor Senior Residence in Caldwell, and CareOne at Morris Assisted Living in Parsippany.
PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement:
“From the minute I entered Congress, I’ve taken every possible opportunity to push our government to address the threat posed by Russia’s malign activities. I’ve formed a bipartisan working group, I’ve worked with my colleagues on the Armed Services Committee, and I’ve taken my case to the White House Situation Room, all with the goal of confronting Russian aggression. Time and again, I’ve been met with political stonewalling from this administration. We have asked for answers, begged for action, and plainly told administration officials that Russia was trying to infiltrate our government.
“When I was in the Navy, I worked with the Commander of Naval Forces in Europe to address Russia’s threats. I’ve partnered with our allies in Europe and liaised with the Russian military. One thing is extremely clear to me: this administration has not taken this threat seriously, with disastrous results. This most recent cyberattack by hackers with alleged ties to the Russian government shows that while the Trump administration is busy courting Putin’s approval, the Russian intelligence community is busy attacking our most sensitive networks. Put simply — this President’s permissiveness and willful lack of action are serious national security threats that have left us vulnerable to one of the most pervasive cyber attacks in our country’s history.”
MORRIS COUNTY — The Mental Health Association of Essex & Morris has scheduled a Zoom meeting next week to inform parents of school-age children of the warning signs of suicide, after launching a school-based prevention program that sparked wide community interest.
Morris County SealThe Zoom meeting, set for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, follows a collaborative effort by the Morris County Board of Freeholders and the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris to introduce a universal, school-based suicide prevention program for middle and high school-aged students who may be feeling stress and isolation during the current COVID-19 restrictions. News of school districts being invited to learn more about the school-based program earlier this month prompted many residents to request that parents also be provided information on understanding signs of suicide.
To join the Zoom meeting, “Suicide Prevention: Presentation for Parents of School-Age Children,” parents are being asked to RSVP by email to tklingener@mhaessexmorris.org.
The session follows a series of presentations made to the school Logo for Mental Health Association of Essex and Morrispersonnel earlier this month. Freeholder Kathryn DeFillippo, the board liaison to Human Services agencies and programs, sent a letter to school superintendents throughout Morris County inviting them to assign three key school district personnel, ranging from counselors and teachers to administrative staff, to learn more about the program through virtual presentations that began on December 1.
“When the COVID-19 pandemic began in New Jersey, stay at home orders, self-quarantines, social distancing, and virtual learning were implemented to combat the virus. While these practices helped reduce the spread of COVID-19, they also induced anxiety, depression, fear, and loneliness among members of the community including school-aged young adults,” DeFillippo wrote in the letter.
Following a June 2020 survey of 5,412 people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in August that one in four young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 said they had considered suicide because of the pandemic. The survey indicated a general spike in anxiety and substance abuse among the respondents, with more than 40 percent saying they experienced a mental or behavioral health condition connected to the COVID-19 emergency.
PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted today for a bipartisan COVID relief and appropriations package to send urgently needed relief to North Jersey residents and fund the federal government through the Fiscal Year 2021.
“Americans have had a difficult nine months, and now face an incredibly tough winter. This legislation will deliver urgently needed relief over the next few months,” said Rep. Sherrill. “It ensures that families can stay in their homes and unemployed workers will continue to receive additional support. It also provides a second round of PPP, funding for vaccine distribution, and direct cash payments.
“Congress must continue its efforts once this legislation is signed into law — there is so much left to do. We will need to extend relief measures again and send direct aid to state and local governments that are facing revenue shortages resulting in layoffs and budget cuts while working on the ground to provide food assistance, testing sites, and small businesses grants. I will keep working to provide support to North Jersey residents so we can get to the other side of this crisis.”
H.R. 133, the Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief package, includes the following key provisions:
Support for Families:
Provides direct payments of $600 for individuals making up to $75,000, $1,200 for couples making up to $150,000, and $600 for each dependent child.
Extends Unemployment Insurance benefits through March 14, 2021, with an additional $300 per week.
Extends the CDC eviction moratorium through January 31, 2021.
Creates the first-ever emergency federal rental assistance program to be distributed by state and local governments.
$13 billion in increased SNAP and child nutrition benefits.
Support for Small Businesses:
$284 billion for first and second forgivable PPP loans.
$20 billion in new EIDL grants for businesses in low-income communities.
$15 billion in dedicated funding for live venues, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions.
Expands PPP eligibility for 501(c)(6) nonprofits.
Extends and improves the Employee Retention Tax Credit to help keep workers in their jobs and provides a tax credit to support employers offering paid sick leave.
Support to Address the Public Health Crisis:
$20 billion for vaccine procurement and therapeutics.
$9 billion to the CDC and states for vaccine distribution.
$22 billion to states for testing, tracing, and mitigation programs.
$3 billion for the Strategic National Stockpile.
Ends surprise medical billing for emergency and scheduled care, establishing a fair process for health care providers and health plans to sort out the out-of-network costs between themselves, without the patient stuck in the middle.
Support for Communities:
$82 billion in funding for colleges and schools, including support for HVAC repair and replacement to mitigate virus transmission and reopen classrooms.
$10 billion for child care assistance to help get parents back to work and keep child care providers open.
$45 billion for transit, including $1 billion for Amtrak.
$7 billion to increase access to broadband, including a new Emergency Broadband Benefit to help millions of students, families, and unemployed workers afford the broadband they need during the pandemic.
Extends the eligibility of state and local expenses under the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund until December 31, 2021, so state and local governments can continue to provide services to residents during the pandemic with the funding they received from the CARES Act.
MORRIS COUNTY — Investment Challenge conducted by the Department of Business at County College of Morris (CCM) provides students with real-world experience in investing and life skills that are valuable to gain even during the best of times. This year’s challenge, however, was especially educational as participants learned about investing during a pandemic with turbulent markets.
Winning this year’s Investment Challenge were Austyn Zaug, of Florham Park, in First Place; Henry Velasco, of Randolph, in Second Place; and Michael Feger, of Morristown, in Third Place. This is the second year CCM has conducted the challenge. About 250 students took part in this year’s competition. All students from the college are eligible to participate.
Students taking part in the Investment Challenge, each receive $100,000 in pretend money to invest in the stock market. The winners are determined based on the performance of their stock portfolios.
Professor A. Vinay Ved, who teaches Investment Principles at CCM and oversees the investment competition, says students learn several important life skills though the challenge.
“They learn to be analyzers and not reactors and how to distinguish between news and noise,” says Ved. “Equally important, they discover that losing is a great opportunity to develop persistence. As Morgan Wootten stated, ‘You learn more from losing than winning. You learn to keep going.’”
The Business department held a virtual award ceremony on Zoom for the participants to celebrate their work and the winners, who will be sharing $500 in prize money.
At CCM, students can earn either an associate degree in Business Administration to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree or a Business Professional associate degree for immediate entry into the job market upon graduation. The college also offers certificate programs in Finance, Foundations in Business and Small Business Management. To learn more click here.
PARSIPPANY — With a major Nor’easter/snowstorm bearing down on New Jersey, and not wanting to drive, I figured it would be a good time to visit a nearby popular eatery, Kabab Paradise (Afghani Restaurant), on North Beverwyck Road in Lake Hiawatha. I would say calling this place popular is an understatement. The whole time I was there one customer after another streamed into the takeout/pick-up area of the restaurant, probably also trying to get ahead of the storm. The interesting thing, which says a lot about the restaurant, is that despite all that was going on, everyone who came in appeared to be in a good mood as a remarkably busy and very personable Farhad Saleh took a second or two to greet and welcome every one of them. A very cordial, friendly, and family-oriented atmosphere permeated throughout the restaurant.
Farhad’s father Fahim, originally from Afghanistan, opened Kabab Paradise in 2003. It was, and still is, a family-owned and operated business utilizing Fahim’s family recipes to serve authentic gourmet, Afgan delicacies right from his homeland.
Son, Farhad Saleh, who was multi-tasking at the counter, and brother Ali Saleh, both of whom apparently were raised learning the business from the master are clearly carrying on in their father’s footsteps and are now proudly sharing their family’s love of great food and professional and caring service.
I would describe Kabab Paradise as a fast-casual eatery, specializing in halal dishes. The interior is large comfortable and airy and would probably hold close to 100 diners when at full capacity. Of course, the current set up was in conformance with today’s social distancing requirements, plus it appeared most of their business was takeout, at least for tonight. Simple décor, clean but nothing fancy or pretentious, with some Afgan, inspired scenes on the walls. My server was fast, friendly, and professional. When you enter the restaurant, you order and pay at a counter in a smaller section which is set off from the larger dining area. You are then given a table number, proceed to your table, and the waitress will then serve your order when ready.
Simple décor, clean but nothing fancy or pretentious, with some Afgan, inspired scenes on the walls.
Halal, from what I was told, is somewhat like the Muslim version of Kosher and refers to the way an animal is both treated during its life, as well as how it is slaughtered and preserved. Halal is exclusively used at Kabab Paradise and is always fresh and delicious. For those who prefer something else they also offer a great menu of typically American classic dishes and sandwiches, with their own little twist. This includes a wide selection of burgers (it appeared they were all named after planets), fries, chicken wings, cheesesteaks, and more. Everything looked and smelled fantastic.
Sambosa
I ordered the Sambosa as my appetizer. This came with six home-made nice-sized Sambosa’s over a salad of lettuce, tomato, and onions. Sambosa’s are dumplings filled with ground beef, onions, garlic, herbs, and spices and served with yogurt sauce. They were perfectly cooked, delicious, and well filled. Frankly, these could have served as a meal in themselves.
They also came with a side of both green and extra white sauce. I loved the white sauce, which was basically a tangy Tzatziki sauce, which was homemade with their own twist. Really enhanced my already tasty Sambosa’s.
Mango Lassi
I should note that Kabab Paradise is a BYOB. It was early so instead of bringing along my own I decided to go with their Mango Lassi (basically a yogurt-based mango milkshake or smoothie). Try it you will like it.
As I usually do for these reviews, I ordered their signature dish for my entrée, the Mixed Gyro Platter. The platter consisted of mixed chicken and lamb, slow-cooked in a pit and shaved off layer by layer and then marinated in a blend of yogurt, cilantro, dried cranberries, and a touch of garlic, all of which infuse the meat creating a savory and mouth-watering dish.
It is then drizzled with yogurt sauce and served with sauteed onions, peppers, and mushrooms, along with a generous portion of imported Kabuli rice. Every bite was full of flavor. Kabuli is a variety of pilaf made in Afghanistan and consists of steamed rice mixed with raisins, carrots. If you do not want the raisins and carrots in your Gyro just let them know. Personally, I think they are a plus.
Mixed Gyro Platter
The platter was huge! The portions are larger than most normal people can or should possibly finish and will make a great leftover meal the next day. I do not know how I did it but being the gavone I am I did manage to clean my plate and enjoyed every bit of it.
In summary, food is delicious, very reasonable prices, service is fast and friendly, portions are generous. If you have not been to Kabab, I think you should put it on the list of places to go. I highly recommend it.
And please come out and support all our small, independent local businesses in any way you can.
Inside Dining, Take Out, BYOB, Halal, Small Parking Lot and Street Parking, Delivery.
Kabab Paradise is located at 76 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha. (973) 334-7900. Click here to view their website.
They also have locations in Randolph and Teaneck.
Kabab Paradise has catered to an array of events from corporate events, baby showers, birthday parties, and more.
MORRIS COUNTY — POWER® in partnership with Cherubs and Angels will be giving away FREE Clothing Kits to those in need. Reservations are required, and appointments will be on a first-come-first-served basis through Eventbrite only. Appointments will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the following days until all inventory is taken:
After a FREE order has been placed, you will be contacted within 24 hours providing the date and time for your appointment. WALK-INS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Once all kits have been claimed, the Eventbrite site will be closed.
Each clothing kit includes (new and nearly new): winter coat, shirts, pants, and socks.
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“I wanted to die, now I have hope,” said Holly McFee, after receiving assistance from POWER CHANGES LIVES Operation Holiday®. Holly was one of the hundreds of families who are benefiting from generous donors this Holiday season. Having to flee New Jersey to Ohio because of the sexual assault of her 9-year-old daughter Jacee at the hands of her ex-husband, Holly has found the help and support she desperately needed from Operation Holiday® and their network of donors. The truth is …. there are many “Hollies’” who need your help.
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“We have reached $5,000 of our $75,000 goal in our efforts to feed, clothe, and assist over one-thousand individuals in need. COVID-19 has struck hard, regardless of socio-economic class, where people who have never asked nor needed assistance are seeking us out for help. Our team works with everyone who contacts us with the goal that no one leaves unserved . . . but we need help”, said Penelope Lopez the Chairman and CEO.
After being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, 20 rounds of chemotherapy, and a bilateral mastectomy in 2016, now in remission, Chairman Lopez dedicated her young life to helping those in need because “life happens”. Now, from her home office located in New Jersey, a team of likeminded volunteers across the United States has joined her to step up to the challenge to help families in need for Christmas with Operation Holiday, support Senior citizens with life-saving pre-programmed Kindle Fire tablets giving them one-touch virtual access to their doctors, pharmacies, and loved ones, and the distribution of Walmart gift cards to the homeless to purchase coats, clothing, food, and toiletries. Learn more about Penelope’s battle with Stage 3 Breast Cancer: www.facebook.com/thebreastofme
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MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 211, postponing the upcoming February fire district elections, March special school elections, and all other special elections for filling vacancies to April 20, 2021.
“We will continue to hold elections to ensure that every citizen is able to have their voice heard in a safe matter during this unprecedented time,” said Governor Murphy.
“Today’s executive order will allow our local election officials to conserve time and resources, while also providing sufficient time to properly prepare for the upcoming elections.”
A decision on how these elections will be held, whether all vote-by-mail, in-person, or through a hybrid of VBM and in-person, will be determined in the coming months.
MORRIS COUNTY — This cutie came to us from a local, inner-city shelter where he came in as a stray. After this gorgeous boy was there for 4 months, we are so glad he now has more exposure and can find his forever home!
Oscar is a great mix of active and couch potato. After a nice long walk or romp around the yard, he is happy to take a nap on the couch. Oscar is great with other dogs and kids 16+. We are unsure how he is with cats but are happy to cat test for an approved adopter.
Oscar loves to explore and make new friends on his walk–he’s so friendly! His foster mom says he is a great Oscar that loves to nap right on top of her.
If you’re looking for a fun, loving pup, apply to adopt Oscar today!
If you are interested in adopting Oscar, please fill out an application by clicking here.
Dear Editor:
Son, Farhad Saleh, who was multi-tasking at the counter, and brother Ali Saleh, both of whom apparently were raised learning the business from the master are clearly carrying on in their father’s footsteps and are now proudly sharing their family’s love of great food and professional and caring service.
In summary, food is delicious, very reasonable prices, service is fast and friendly, portions are generous. If you have not been to Kabab, I think you should put it on the list of places to go. I highly recommend it.
