MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) will hold its Fall Open House on Saturday, October 19, for students and their parents, and others interested in advancing their education and career opportunities.
Two sessions will be held, starting in the Dragonetti Auditorium located in the Student Community Center, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. The first session begins at 10:00 a.m. and the second at noon. Registration is required to ensure participants can learn about the academic programs that interest them the most. To register click here.
Open House participants will be able to learn about CCM’s 50 associate degrees and certificate and other professional development programs, financial aid, career opportunities, athletics, student groups and more.
Students at CCM, considered one of the state’s best community colleges, are taught by a nationally recognized faculty committed to student success. For three years in a row, PayScale has rated CCM #1 in New Jersey for community college graduates who earn the highest salaries. Washington Monthly also has rated CCM 12th in the nation for being a “Best College for Adult Learners.” CCM also is the only community college in New Jersey to be designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
The quality of a CCM education further is reflected in the success and satisfaction of alumni. Year after year, more than 95 percent of graduates rate their CCM education as good to excellent.
The Fall Open House includes Academic Spotlight Tours so students can learn about the programs of study that interest them, an Academic Support Services and Student Life Fair and an Admissions Application Station where they can talk one-on-one with CCM staff and have the $30.00 application fee waived.
Visitors can park in Lot 6 or 7. For more information, call (973) 328-5100 or email admiss@ccm.edu.
Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Steven Oroho joined Senate President Stephen Sweeney for a boat tour of Lake Hopatcong
MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) joined Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-3) for a boat tour of Lake Hopatcong today to gain a first-hand understanding of the blue-green algae blooms that caused the lake and others across New Jersey to be closed for recreation for much of the summer.
After the tour, Pennacchio and Oroho issued the following statement:
“We were glad to have the opportunity to join local officials and the Senate President for today’s tour of Lake Hopatcong. Before his untimely death, our dear colleague Senator Bucco was scheduled to join us. We are sure Tony was there in spirit.
“We received a commitment from the Senate President that Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and all impacted New Jersey lakes would get much-needed help.
“Further, we will be meeting with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to get badly needed answers to some important questions.
“We are committed to working together to ensure these lakes are never closed again.”
The senators taking questions from the press during their tour of Lake Hopatcong
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Florham Park Chief of Police Joseph J. Orlando announce the arrest of Robert Luis Benitez, 46, Union, on charges stemming from the improper disposal of construction debris in an area off Route 24, in Florham Park.
It is alleged that Benitez, the owner of RLB Construction & Investments, improperly disposed of a variety of materials including exterior siding, paint cans, tile, boxes, flooring and other related materials.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Fire/Environmental Unit, along with the Florham Park Department of Public Works, coordinated and executed the cleanup, which resulted in over 10 cubic yards and two tons of waste.
The investigation revealed that the area is a Wetland Transition Zone within the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act, as well as a Riparian Zone within the Flood Hazard Area Control Act.
Benitez is charged with one count of Unlawful Disposal or Transportation of Solid Waste, one count of Violation of the Freshwater Protection Act, and one count of Improper Discharge in Violation of the Flood Hazard Area Control Act; all crimes of the third degree. He was released pending a first appearance in court.
Prosecutor Knapp thanks the Florham Park Police Department, the Florham Park Department of Public Works, the Morris County Office of Health Management, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Union Township Police Department, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Fire/Environmental Unit, all of whom participated in this investigation.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Craftsman Farms Trustee Laura Russell, Executive Director at Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms and Mayor Michael Soriano
PARSIPPANY — Mayor Michael Soriano presented a proclamation celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms on Tuesday, September 17 at the Township Council meeting.
In 1989, The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, was entrusted by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills with the preservation and interpretation of Craftsman Farms, the early 20th century country estate of Gustav Stickley.
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is a 30-acre country estate of the early 20th-century designer, Gustav Stickley, is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark.
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is located 2352 State Route 10, Parsippany. For more information click here.
Trustees, Board Members of Craftsman Farms with Executive Director at Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms and Mayor Michael Soriano
Mark your calendars and get ready to be a part of a grand celebration! Parsippany’s Fall Festival is back
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Annual 18th Fall Festival will take place on North Beverwyck Road, on Sunday, September 22, between 12:00 Noon and 5:00 p.m. Due to the festival, we will have numerous road closures, detours, and parking restrictions.
The Commuter lot on Minnehaha Boulevard and North Beverwyck Road will closed between 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22. Any vehicles present in the parking lot will be towed at the owner’s expense.
From approximately 8:30 a.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. North Beverwyck Road will be closed between Vail Road and Longview Avenue.
A Shuttle will be running between the Festival and the Smith Field parking lot. If needed the PAL parking lot will also be used.
• DOGS, CIVILIAN DRONES, BIKES, FIREWORKS, ROLLER BLADES/SKATES, SKATEBOARDS ETC. ARE NOT PERMITTED
• North Beverwyck Road (from Vail Road through Longview Avenue) will be closed to all traffic from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 6:00 p.m. Traffic will be detoured around the area.
• Anyone needing access to Foodtown should take Rockaway Place to Condit Avenue to Crescent Drive to Claudine Terrace. Signs will be posted.
A shuttle will run from the Smith Field parking lot, located at Route 46 East and Baldwin Road, to the Festival.
The following intersections on North Beverwyck Road will be blocked:
Longview Avenue
Oneida Avenue
Iroquois Avenue
Chesapeake Avenue
Hiawatha Boulevard
Minnehaha Boulevard
Lake Shore Drive
Claudine Terrace (Access limited to vehicles travelling to the shopping center)
Condit Avenue
Vail Road
Updates will be posted as needed. Please check the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department Facebook by clicking here.
Wendy Foesel with her two children, Carly and Daniel
PARSIPPANY — A dedication program was held at Knoll Country Club, on Wednesday, September 18 in memory of Golf Operations Manager Glenn Foesel.
Speaking during the event was Mayor Michael Soriano, Councilman Michael dePierro, Daniel Foesel and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller.
Glenn was born in Glen Ridge and grew up in Parsippany for 25 years before moving to Lincoln Park.
Glenn worked as a Corrections Officer for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office from June 1984 until November 1987. After that he worked as a Police Officer for the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department for many years before retiring in 2011. After retiring, Glenn enjoyed working as the Golf Operations Manager at the Knoll Country Club.
Glenn Foesel
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Osner J. Charles, General Manager
Osner with the "Knoll crew"
Former Mayor Michael Soriano
Councilman Michael dePierro
Daniel Foesel, son of Glenn Foesel
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller
The unveiling of the monument
The monument placed at Knoll Country Club West
Wendy Foesel with her two children, Carly and Daniel
A California Red Oak tree was planted in Glenn's memory
Catherine McCall is a spiritual medium and intuitive based in Dover. She has been a professional medium since 2007.
PARSIPPANY — Wise Animal Rescue is hosting an evening of messages from heaven; a gallery reading with Psychic Medium Catherine McCall.
This event will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Boonton Elks Lodge, 125 Cornelia Street, Boonton. Doors Opens at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are $45.00 with a light fare being served. Tricky Tray Baskets, 50/50.
PARSIPPANY — Rain is actually on the smaller size coming in at just 25 pounds (we expect her to be full grown at only 35 pounds).
She is super sweet and loves the company of other dogs. Rain is very smart and knows ALL her commands! She is also potty trained and crate trained!!! As she is just a baby, she will need a family dedicated to continuing her training. Rain also will require exercise and lots of kisses!
Rain’s ideal home would be one with a yard to play in and a family to love on. She can live with children 10+ and other dogs!
Rain loves playing fetch, going for hikes, meeting new people, and giving a ton of hugs and kisses–she’s super affectionate! She’s fun and always happy and will bring so much joy into your life.
If you’re looking for a young, happy girl to be your new dog-child, apply to adopt Rain today!
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MORRIS COUNTY — As the 2019-20 school year kicks off, Mount St. Dominic Academy, the independent, Catholic college preparatory school for young women, has announced their Fall Open House schedule. Students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades along with their families are invited to visit the tree-lined campus located in the heart of Caldwell on Wednesday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. Visiting families will have an opportunity to meet members of the faculty, staff and current student body, and discover everything the Mount has to offer, including the school’s latest curriculum innovations.
Working to blend traditional liberal arts coursework with innovative, real-world educational opportunities, the Mount focuses on preparing young women for college and beyond. Leadership skills and career-readiness are at the forefront of the complementary elements of the curriculum, and enhance the school’s long-standing focus on educating and empowering young women to think critically, act compassionately, and discover their passions.
Advancing those principals, the MSDA course offerings for juniors and seniors for the 2019-20 school year include two new programs: the LEO Program (I & II) and the Health Sciences and Social Justice Endorsements. The LEO program is a two-year intensive, taught by MSDA faculty, business experts and professional entrepreneurs, encompassing the full lifecycle of creating a business or product from ideation to launch, with the focus on “leadership, entrepreneurship and opportunities.” The Endorsement programs, which incorporate a two-year sequence of courses, enable students interested in careers in health sciences and social justice fields to pursue in-depth explorations of those areas of study, similar to a major in college. Each of these new programs, along with the MSDA Senior Capstone in Directed Research currently in its third year, combine classroom studies with authentic, real world applications including mentor partnerships, site visits, and hands-on experience.
“With so many fine schools in our area to choose from, students and families go through a rigorous decision-making process when deciding on the school that is just right for them,” noted Dr. Marissa Muoio, Ed. D., MSDA dean of academics and member of the MSDA Class of 2008. “Mount families make sacrifices to invest in their daughter’s education and our students are striving for excellence. We are constantly endeavoring to modernize and innovate while embracing our legacy and traditions to deliver long-term and tangible value our students will benefit from as undergrads, in pursuit of advanced degrees and in their professional lives.”
Entering its 128th year, Mount St. Dominic Academy recently welcomed 77 young women to the school’s freshman class. The new students representing the Class of 2023, come from more than 30 towns across New Jersey, with more than half of them joining from public schools. To learn more about becoming a member of the MSDA Class of 2024, 2025 or 2026, students and families can register to attend one of the upcoming Open Houses taking place on October 2 and 27 by visiting www.msdacademy.org, or calling the MSDA Admissions Office at (973) 226-0660, ext. 1122.
Mount St. Dominic Academy, established by the Sisters of St. Dominic, is an independent, Catholic college preparatory school dedicated to the education of young women from a variety of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. Located in the heart of bucolic Caldwell, New Jersey, the Mount has been empowering young women in the Dominican tradition since 1892. Mount St. Dominic Academy is a proud member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, the National Coalition of Girls Schools, the Dominican Association of Secondary Schools, the National Catholic Educational Association and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Click here for more information.
PARSIPPANY — Spencer Savings Bank continues to help bring hope to veterans with a recent $10,000 donation to Community Hope, the leading non-profit in New Jersey serving veterans and at-risk veteran families. The organization helps both veterans and individuals overcome mental illness, addiction, homelessness and poverty by providing housing and a variety of support services. Members of the Spencer management team recently visited the center to drop off the donation and meet with the staff.
“We are very proud to continue to support Community Hope and help bring hope where hope is desperately needed. These men and women have served our nation and we are proud to serve them now,” said Jose B. Guerrero, Spencer’s Chairman, President and CEO. “Community Hope is one of New Jersey’s largest transitional housing providers and the leading non-profit in the state for serving veterans. The work they do is so important and we’ve been supporting them for almost two decades now.”
Community Hope was founded in 1985 by caring families of young adults whose lives were impacted by mental illnesses. In 2004, they expanded their residential programs and support services to reach homeless veterans struggling with mental health issues and combat-induced trauma.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it is estimated 20 veterans take their lives daily. Community Hope is fighting this mental health crisis by helping hundreds and thousands of veterans manage their illness and get back on their feet to be productive community members, living whole lives with a purpose once again.
“With Spencer Savings Bank’s most generous continued support, Community Hope is able to fulfill its mission of offering stable, affordable housing and services to individuals and families so they can overcome homelessness and have self-sufficient and more productive lives,” said Carmine V. Deo, Executive Director of Community Hope.
For more information on Community Hope and how you can assist them in making a difference, visit them online by clicking here. Visit Spencer Savings Bank to learn all about the many community-service initiatives the bank is currently involved with by clicking here.
Spencer Savings Bank, a community bank headquartered in Elmwood Park has been serving its local communities with integrity and pride for more than 75 years. The bank has over $3 billion in total assets and operates 21 financial centers throughout New Jersey. Spencer specializes in delivering premier banking products and services for consumers and businesses.
Mimi Letts and her husband of 56 years, Howard, "Mr. Mayor"
PARSIPPANY — Marceil “Mimi” Letts, 80, a Democrat who served as Mayor of Parsippany-Troy Hills from 1994 to 2005, passed away on Sunday, September 15.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano ordered all flags in the township to fly at half mast for the remainder of the week in honor of our beloved and departed Mayor. You will always be in our hearts Mimi Letts.
“Mimi Letts was an amazing leader, mentor, and friend,” wrote Mayor Soriano, “Her contribution to Parsippany was significant and she will be missed. Our deepest condolences to Howard and their family.”
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Mayor Mimi Letts
“Mimi Letts was a trailblazer and a champion of having more women engaged in politics in New Jersey. When I announced my run for Congress, she enthusiastically supported me, as she did for so many other women who wanted to step up and serve their communities. Mimi’s commitment to advocacy and to the residents of Parsippany continued even after leaving the mayor’s office. My deepest condolences to her family and the entire Parsippany community,” said Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.
Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce said “I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Mimi Letts. She dedicated her life to the people of Parsippany, and she will be missed.”
Mimi, Howard Letts and Janice McCarthy
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Janice McCarthy said “Mimi Letts, the first female mayor of the township, who made a significant contribution to welfare of the town and its residents with a legacy of community service. Even when she decided to leave office she continued to contribute. In fact most recently she supported and was instrumental in the effort to pass the plastic bag ban. Mimi was thoughtful, energetic, enthusiastic, caring and kind. But for all the things she was loving wife, mother, community leader the most important thing to me was that she was my friend and I will miss my friend.”
“Mayor Letts was always very pleasant and someone I have the utmost respect for,” said Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.
“I have sincerely appreciated Mimi’s insight, pragmatism and support. She will be dearly missed by this community,” Councilwoman Emily Peterson.
Mimi Letts at a Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany event held at Parsippany Child Day Care Center, with Mr. Mayor aka Santa Claus aka Howard Letts
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Candidate Judy Hernandez said “We’ve lost a great friend. She was a very special woman. My condolences to Howard and all her family.”
Howard and Mimi Letts
“I’m so very sorry to hear this! I love Mimi so very much- a real trailblazer and wonderful women,” said Morristown’s First Lady Mary Dougherty.
Parsippany resident David Comora said “I am so sorry to hear this news. What an amazing woman and leader. She had a tremendous positive influence on our town and on so many of our town’s residents. She encouraged folks to get involved and I am a better person because I knew her.”
“I worked with Mayor Letts for her term as Mayor and came to greatly admire her as Mayor and, eventually, a friend. I am very saddened by her passing and offer my heartfelt condolences to her family,” Former Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Michael Filippello Sr.
Mayors Michael Luther, Mimi Letts and Michael Soriano
Letts won a 1994 special election after Republican Frank Priore was convicted on federal bribery and racketeering charges.
Letts declined to run for a fourth term, leaving office in 2005. But she continued her public service, staying active in politics, frequently attending meetings with her husband, Howard.
Mimi was born in Pittsburgh in 1939, one of five children of Cecelia and Robert Fleming. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1961 with a major in mathematics and went into the computer industry, working for the computer division of RCA where she met her husband, Howard. They were married in 1963 and three sons Howard, Robert and Eric.
Mimi and Howard lived in Pittsburgh, then Maryland and in 1967 came to Parsippany where Mimi became active in local activities. She served on the township Planning Board, was President of the Board of Directors of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizen Housing Corp. (which built and manages the Brookside Senior Complex), served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and was a member of the of the Parsippany Historical Society and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. In addition, she was a member of the NJ Highlands Council and Morris Township.
Mimi continued her career in technology once her children were in school, designing and implementing large scale computer applications for major corporations.
She ran unsuccessfully in 1985 for Parsippany town council and in 1993 for mayor. She was elected Mayor of Parsippany in 1994 and served until she retired at the end of 2005.
Mrs. Letts is survived by her husband of 56 years Howard, her sons Howard of Charleston SC, Robert and his wife Kim of Marietta GA, Eric and his wife Allissa of Jupiter FL and seven grandchildren, Diana, Victoria, Abigail, Zachary, David, Alexander and Rebecca. She is also survived by her brother David Fleming of Cocoa Beach FL, sisters Patricia Cohick of Williamsport, PA and Kathleen Loriso of Clinton PA.
Relative and friends are invited to attend her Liturgy of Christian burial 9:30 a.m. Thursday September 19, at St. Christopher R.C. Church 1050 Littleton Road, Parsippany.
Entombment: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road, Parsippany.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to Parsippany Child Day Care Center 300 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.
Mimi Letts, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill and Howard LettsFormer Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Jonathan Nelson and Mayor Mimi LettsKiwanis member Nicolas Limanov and Mayor Mimi Letts
Joe Howell, Kathy Knittel, Joan Bujacich, Joe Bilotti and John Hummel
MORRIS COUNTY — Come spend a late summer evening enjoying a popular classic rock music concert, “Songs at Sunset,” at County College of Morris (CCM) featuring two student and alumni bands and Morris County’s own Heart of Gold band led by CCM Music Professor Joe Bilotti.
The free concert takes place Friday, September 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater located in front of the Edward J. Yaw Music Technology Center on the CCM campus, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph.
Opening the concert will be two bands featuring CCM students and alumni: Junkanoo and Friar Fritzl’s Funtime Monastery. Junkanoo consists of CCM student Naomi Smith and alumni Ailed Hernandez, Rebecca Alleman, Nicole Santana and Samuel Fallas-LoManto. Friar Fritzl’s Funtime Monastery includes CCM students Jayce Winant and Kenny Schweighardt.
The Heart of Gold band then will play favorites by Steely Dan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Peter Frampton, Joan Baez and more. Along with Bilotti, the Heart of Gold Band consists of tristate music legends Joan Bujacich, Joe Howell, John Hummel and Kathy Knittel.
Bring your own chair and park in Lots 5 or 6. In the event of rain, the concert will take place in the Dragonetti Auditorium in the Student Community Center.
PARSIPPANY — The Friends of the Parsippany Library will be holding and e-waste recycling event in the parking lot of the Parsippany Main Library on Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Accepted items include computers, computer accessories (mouse, keyboards, wires, and cords), printers, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, AV components (VCR, DVD, CD, cassette, record, and 8-track players, radios, phones (telephones and cell phones), small kitchen appliances (toasters, microwaves, coffee makers, can openers, and blenders), vacuums (with dust bags or cans emptied), and LCD monitors.
For just $5.00 per item or banker’s box, the Friends will arrange for these items to be donated to Green Vision Inc., who provides vocational training and employment opportunities for students and adults with developmental disabilities. Program participants will disassemble donated items to prepare them for recycling and conversion into reusable materials.
All funds raised from this event will go to the library to purchase materials and programs.
Since 1984, The Friends of the Parsippany Library have been committed to improving our libraries by raising funds that may be used in various ways, such as to sponsor events and programs; supplement children’s programs; and purchase books, computers, software and audio visual materials.
Funds come from book sales, revenue from “The Book Nook” (the Friends’ used book store) and various fundraisers. The remainder of the budget is made up of annual dues paid by the membership (whether individual or corporate), donations, and grants.
To learn more about how you can contribute to the growth of Parsippany’s libraries, visit the Friends of the Parsippany Library website by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Join Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano and members of the Parsippany Police Department on Wednesday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. to “Help Bag Hunger 2019.”
To celebrate ShopRite Partners in Caring’s “Help Bag Hunger” event on Wednesday, September 19 the store invited Mayor Michael Soriano and members of the Parsippany Police Department to bag groceries, distribute brochures and alert customers of the importance of local food pantries, soup kitchens, and other hunger action groups.
ShopRite’s Partners in Caring program was established is a community-based hunger fighting initiative that supports more than 2.000 charities including soup kitchens, food pantries, homeless shelters, senior centers and other organizations on the front lines of fighting hunger.
The fire was caused due to extension into the cabinets above the stove and oven
PARSIPPANY — Lake Hiawatha Fire Department District 4 responded to a report of a Commercial Structure Fire in an apartment building on Sunday, September 15 at 9:05 a.m. at 87 North Beverwyck Road.
Members form Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 was immediately dispatched to the scene as a backup to Lake Hiawatha Fire Department.
On arrival, Deputy 4 reported smoke showing from the building prompting Chief 4 to request the Boonton Fire Department to respond with the Rapid Intervention Crew.
Ladder 5 was tasked with setting the aerial up to the roof and performing ventilation.
Engine 54 was tasked with securing a water supply, setting up a feeder line to Engine 42, then performing a search of the apartment above. Ladder 5 was tasked with setting the aerial up to the roof and performing ventilation. The fire was quickly extinguished and overhaul was completed due to extension into the cabinets above the stove and oven.
Chief 5, Deputy 5, Ladder 5, and Engine 54 operated for just over an hour before being released by Chief 4. Other units operating on scene were the Parsippany’s Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Parsippany Emergency Medical Services and Parsippany Police Department.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders asks all county residents to take a few moments this week to recall the events that occurred on September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked our nation.
The Morris County Remembers 9/11, 18th Anniversary Ceremony.
Representatives of fire and police departments from across the county joined families of 9/11 victims, elected officials, scouts, clergy, and county residents at the Morris County September 11th Memorial in Parsippany for a special ceremony that recalled that tragic day but also spoke of hope and love and recovery.
Alison Crowther and Honor Fagan, the mom and sister of Welles Crowther, who gave his life to save others at the World Trade Center, spoke at the event. Expedito C. Santillan, father of the late Maria Theresa Santillan of Morris Plains, who perished on 9/11, was the flag bearer at the ceremony.
The observance included an invocation by Pastor Sydney Williams of Bethel AME Church in Morristown, a lighting of candles, reading of the names of the Morris County victims, a 21-gun salute, Taps by Bugles Across America, and music by the Morris Choral Society, Bethel AME Church Ensemble, and Police Pipes and Drums of Morris County.
Said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana: “We gather here this evening to as a vivid reminder of the importance of occurred 18 years ago and to remember those who perished and their loved ones, and to let them know that WE WILL NEVER FORGET.’’
Delta Dental President and CEO Dennis Wilson (holding framed resolution) tells the Board of Freeholders about his company’s history and charitable efforts.
PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders has issue a county resolution of congratulations on its 50th anniversary to Parsippany based Delta Dental.
The company was incorporated on July 8, 1969, and has been a valued member of the Morris County community for 40 years.
Delta Dental is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to promote oral health by providing accessible dental benefit programs of high quality, service and value
The company also has been a good community neighbor, creating the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc., which has provided $20 million in grants and support for oral health initiatives, education and services to under-served populations over the past 30 years
Accepting the resolution from the Freeholder Board at its Sept. 11 meeting that was held in Montville were Dennis Wilson, President and CEO; Paul DeMayo, Senior Vice President and General Counsel; and Randy Stoddard, Chief Marketing Officer.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County 4-H clubs are gearing up this month for another year of fun, friends and learning, with 4-H clubs across the county now reorganizing and enrolling new members.
Youth in Kindergarten through Grade 13 (one year out of high school) can join a 4-H club.
In 4-H, youths develop and practice valuable skills, such as decision-making, critical thinking, record keeping, cooperation, goal setting, problem solving, communication, public speaking, and leadership, according to a release issued by the county.
4-H in Morris County has created a new club focused on robotics this fall. The club will meet at the North Jersey STEM Enrichment Center located at One Romaine Road, Mountain Lakes. Click here for more information.
4-H provides real-life, positive youth development experiences. Members learn “life skills,’’ how to do tasks and make decisions similar to those in adult life.
“Using life skills, members learn how to manage their resources, work together in groups, develop critical thinking skills and communicate with others,” said Kelly Dziak, program associate of Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Morris County.
Families are an important part of the 4-H Youth Development Program. Parents, brothers, sisters and other members of the family can learn new skills and adopt new ideas by being a part of the 4-H program experiences and educational opportunities. 4-H is adaptable to each individual, each home and each community.
4-H clubs also get involved in service learning or community service activities designed to improve the circumstances in their community.
Through activities like cleaning up neighborhoods or assisting with local food pantries, 4-H members learn civic engagement, citizenship, and leadership skills.
The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.
For more information about the Morris County 4-H Program call the 4-H office at (973) 285-8301 or visit the Morris County 4-H website by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted this week to protect New Jersey’s 130 miles of coastline and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The Coastal Marine Economics Protection Act (H.R. 1941) passed in the House last night with bipartisan support. It would establish a permanent moratorium on oil and gas leasing along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act (H.R. 1146) that passed today is a bipartisan proposal to repeal a provision of the 2017 tax bill that opened the coastal plain of ANWR to oil and gas leasing developments.
“New Jersey’s coastline is a precious resource that sustains our environment, fishing industry, and tourism economy,” said Representative Sherrill. “Offshore drilling puts all three of those things at risk. Congress needs to focus on growing our clean energy economy and following New Jersey’s lead by investing in a clean energy future.
“New Jersey residents recognize that opening up protected and delicate ecosystems to drilling presents serious concerns that extend beyond the Jersey shore. The first question I ever answered from a resident in our community was about ANWR. I will continue to work hard to safeguard our public lands.”
