MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County, state and local elected officials mingled today with leaders of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network, Family Promise of Morris County, the Morris County Continuum of Care, the Morris County Department of Human Services and many other service providers in the county’s first Community Resource Networking Event.
Held on the grounds of what is known as the Morris County Nonprofit Mall off Central Avenue in Parsippany Township, the gathering included approximately 30 Morris County government and nonprofit agencies that provide support services for most vulnerable residents in the community. The service providers help people in need of housing, healthcare, behavioral health, family services, food security, and much more.
Director Tayfun Selen of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners
“The goal of today is to provide an opportunity for public officials in Morris County to meet and get to know the people behind more than two dozen nonprofits and agencies that serve the neediest people in our community,” said Director Tayfun Selen of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners as he opened the gathering.
“We hope everyone leaves here understanding more about the challenges some of our residents face each day in getting some of the basics in life — such things as having a place to live, getting something to eat each day, transportation, finding medical care and keeping safe from abusers. We also hope our municipal leaders leave here today knowing more about who to reach to assist their residents in need,” Director Selen added.
More than 100 representatives of local government and the nonprofit agencies attended the gathering.
Carolyn Lake of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network said the networking event was crucial, explaining that many of the services provided by the nonprofits and county are not well known to local officials. The event provided an opportunity for them to connect with mayors, health officers and leaders from all 39 of Morris County municipalities.
The event was organized by Lake with Rebecca Butz of Family Promise and both Allison Delcalzo-Berens and Alicia Alvarez of the Morris County Continuum of Community Resource Network 2022 2.jpg Care, with the assistance of Kasey Errico, director of the Morris County Department of Human Services, and members of her staff.
The Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance, Morris County’s Navigating Hope Mobile Unit and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department’s Hope One Mobile Unit joined the networking event.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — At a ribbon cutting ceremony, Lakeland Hills YMCA dedicated the new welcome center in honor of Kris Joganow.
Kristine Joganow, 71, of Parsippany, a loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville.
Kristine was a long-time front-desk employee of the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA in Mountain Lakes and also volunteered extensively with the Lakeland Hills YMCA Swim Team Parents Association when her son was a member of the team.
Kristine’s volunteer efforts at the Y were recognized by being presented the prestigious Richard M. Wilcox and Volunteer of the Year Awards.
Alejandro (Alex) Martinez, CEO, Lakeland Hills Family YMCADr. Viktor JoganowDr. Viktor Joganow cuts the ribbon to the new Welcoming Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCAThe new Welcoming Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCAThe reception area of the new Welcoming Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCAThe reception area of the new Welcoming Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCAKris Corner
Kris was very popular with those early attending Y members because she was always interested in their lives. For those of you that knew and loved this angel, please keep her lively, courageous and giving spirit and beautiful smile in your memory.
She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years, Dr. Viktor Joganow. Dr. Joganow was the previous CEO Lakeland Hills Family YMCA.
The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, a community organization located in Mountain Lakes, serving the towns of Parsippany, Boonton, Boonton Township, Denville, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Montville, Mountain Lakes, Pequannock, and Riverdale. With a mission to strengthen the foundations of community, the Y recognizes individuals, groups, and corporations for their commitment to giving back to others.
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is located at 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.
DENVILLE — A Parsippany man drove the wrong way on Route 10 while intoxicated, and was in possession of cocaine, according to Denville Township Police Arrest Report.
Denville Township Police Officers pulled over Miguel R. Lopez, 23, when they observed him driving east in the westbound lanes on Sunday, September 4.
Police said the investigation revealed that Lopez was driving under the influence of alcohol. He also had several bags of cocaine in his possession.
Lopez was driving a 2018 4 Door Honda, which was impounded by the police.
Denville Township Police Officer Julian Melahn issued Lopez eleven summons to appear in court for motor vehicle offenses and an additional arrest for 2C:35-10A, Poss. Schedule I, II, III and IV, (Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance) to appear in Morris County Superior Court.
Possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV drug in any amount is a third degree crime. This has the potential penalty of 3-5 years in prison and fines up to $35,000.
The summons included 39:4-96 Reckless Driving; 39:4-88 Traffic on Marked Lanes; 39:4-51A Consume Alcohol Beverage or Cannabis in Motor Vehicle; 39:3-29 Failure to possess Driver’s License or Registration; 39:4-97-2 Unsafe Operation of Vehicle; 39:4-85.1 Wrong way on one-way street; 39:4-51B Open Container Alcohol or Unseal Cannabis in Motor Vehicle; 39:4-50 Operating Under Influence of Liquor or Drugs; 39:3-10 Driving without a license; 39:4-56 Delaying Traffic and 39:4-97 Careless Driving Likely to endanger person or property.
The summons has a mandatory court appearance on October 13.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing 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.
MORRIS COUNTY — Looking for a slice of genuine, old time Americana? Look no further than Morris County’s own downtown Boonton. Incorporated in 1867, the Town of Boonton still manages to reflect that rare and wonderful charm of a time passed by. Built on a steep hill, the quaint, narrow, downtown main street is lined with an array of antique shops, boutiques, coffee shops, assorted storefront businesses, and most importantly, at least to me, a wonderful and eclectic selection of small, independently owned, top notch eateries.
Marianna, Jackie Martinez, Pat Minutillo and Jose Martinez
There is no doubt that Mexican cuisine is well represented in the general Parsippany area, each offering their own take on the preparation of their dishes. Whether your preference be strictly authentic, fusion, or Tex-Mex, there is a great selection of quality restaurants within a several mile radii to meet your needs.
Chili Willie’s Tex-Mex BBQ Family Restaurant certainly falls into that category of a quality choice when looking for your next great dining experience. I have passed Chili Willie’s a hundred times over the years and for some reason I have not stopped in. That was a big mistake on my part. The exterior façade is hard to miss, with its bright, colorful orange awning boldly displaying the restaurant’s name, whimsical Mexican statuary, potted plants, and a glistening storefront window, all enticing and welcoming you to come inside.
As you walked through the front door you are greeted with a small, ornate, comfortably lighted, and festive looking dining room. The 12 to 14 tables spaced comfortably throughout the room are accented with bright, colorful, glass covered tablecloths with utensils wrapped in white napkins. The color scheme, with bold, bright red and blue walls, adorned with a tasteful display of sombrero’s, antique Mexican photographs, old newspaper articles, plates, assorted ceiling hangings, and Mexican artifacts create a vibrant, fun, and cozy atmosphere. The vibe is exuberant, yet at the same time manages to remain casual, comfortable, and intimate. I thought the thoughtfully laid out interior was the perfect complement, setting the mood for the meal we were about to devour.
Homemade salsa, along with equally freshly made red, white, and green chips (colors of the Mexican flag)
Our very friendly server, Marianna, immediately welcomed us, and was very attentive to our needs. Water and menus quickly arrived, followed by Chili Willie’s complimentary very fresh, homemade salsa, along with equally freshly made red, white, and green chips (colors of the Mexican flag). You could easily taste the quality and freshness of the slightly chunky, lightly spiced salsa, and along with the crispiness of the chips, they could have been a meal in themselves. I should note at this point that Chili Willie’s is a BYOB establishment, so feel free to bring along your favorite wine or beer. I brought along a few Modelo Cerveza’s to accompany my Mexican dish
Patrick Minutillo
As usual, appetizers were ordered. I asked Marianne’s for her recommendation, and she told me that a lot of customers prefer the Jalapeno Poppers, so who was I to argue with my server. My friend ordered the Chili Relleno for an appetizer while we continued to peruse the menu. Our visit fell somewhere between lunch and dinner time, so we were able to choose from the entire menu. The lunch menu offered a nice selection of choices, and was very reasonably priced, as was everything on the menu, but we opted for the dinner menu on this visit because of the more extensive choices.
The six nicely sized poppers were appropriately crunchy and oozy, a nice pocket of melted cheese and fresh, crisp, snappy Jalapeno’s. They came with a delicious dipping sauce that absolutely enhanced every bite. Always a nice appetizer, very tasty. The Chili Relleno was also very tasty, flavorful, and generously portioned. A great start and now it was time to settle in on our entrees.
Soft Shell Beef Taco
It was difficult to pass on the Chef Specialty choices. One dish sounded better than the next, each a personal creation of Chef Jose Martinez, who personally named each dish in honor of either a Mexican State or a significant part of Mexican history. As Chef Jose advised me, “Don’t go to another Mexican restaurant and order any of these dishes by our name. They won’t know what you are talking about.” Specialty dishes include such choices as Pork Chop Durango Style, Steak Mariachi, Steak a la Veracruz, Chicken Breast Tijuana, Quest Flameado con Chorizos; you get the idea. The menu also included the traditional choices of tacos, fajitas, enchilada platters, jumbo burritos, vegetarian dishes, fried seafood, and “Real Pit BBQ” (which sounded good). I settled on the specialty combo Tipico Mexican Platter (Tamale, Enchilada, Burrito) along with a soft-shelled beef taco. A traditional Tex-Mex dish that appropriately came with rice, beans & Pico de Gallo salad.
Specialty dishes include such choices as Pork Chop Durango Style, Steak Mariachi, Steak a la Veracruz, Chicken Breast Tijuana, Quest Flameado con Chorizos
I was surprised at the beautifully plated, generously sized portions of my entree as it arrived. It was “muy grande!” Clearly enough for two or more people, but I was committed to finishing it. My friend had the Chili Willie platter, which was a similar combo. You have a choice of filling, beef, chicken, or mix and match. One may believe that if an entrée is generous in size, that it may sacrifice some taste. Not in this case, the dish offered a tantalizing depth of flavors; a savory, filling, and satisfying meal. The fresh herbs and spices were evident, and perfectly complemented the dish. There was nothing bland or boring about this dish. And yes, this gavone did finish, and enjoy every bite.
Tipico Mexican Platter
Jose and Jackie Martinez both stopped by my table for a chat as we were finishing our meal. Neither Jose or Jackie could be more cordial, hospitable, or genuinely friendly. It was a pleasure talking to them both about their personal stories, the history of the restaurant, and, of course, their food. We were also treated to some freshly made Mexican Flan as we sat and talked. The caramel flavored, milky, sweet, and slightly eggy dessert was a perfect ending to a great meal. I must admit, I have tried Flan from many different restaurants, and this was as good as, if not better, than any Flan I have ever had. When asked, Jose shared that this was also one of his grandmother’s special dessert recipes.
Baked Chili Relleno
Chili Willie’s is another example of those proud, unbeatable, independent, family owned and run establishments, that not only overcame the pandemic hardships, but continues to thrive despite them. Opened in 1988 (34 YEARS) by Jackie, and shortly thereafter joined by Jose, Chili Willie’s has been a mainstay in downtown Boonton, and Boonton is lucky to have them.
Jose, who hails from Guadalajara, Mexico, told me that in 1988 he and Jackie decided to veer away from a more traditional menu and opted instead for a more American Tex-Mex approach to meet the public’s taste at that time. Today the restaurant serves authentic Mexican, Tex-Mex, and many of the Chef’s creative specialty dishes that are based on cherished recipes handed down from Jose’ grandmother, who fueled his interest in cooking, while as a young boy he attentively watched and learned as his Abuelita prepared the family meals. As Jose notes on their business page, “The secret to maintaining the flavor of grandma’s authentic native Mexican, “criolla,” recipes at Chili Willie’s are in the preparation of our dishes using only the freshest ingredients (no cans).”
Mexican Flan
“My wife and I try to make people happy. We want people to taste Mexico in every dish,” stated Jose.
Following my visit to Chili Willie’s I can attest to Jose and Jackie’s commitment to their customers. We did walk into the restaurant as strangers, and left feeling like old friends, ready for another visit in the near future in order to try one of Jose’ specialty dishes. It was evident why Chili Willie’s has been such a long time Morris County favorite. Do yourself a favor and the next time you up for some delicious Mexican cuisine give Chili Willie’s Mexican Restaurant a try.
Chili Willie’s Mexican Restaurant, (Tex-Mex BBQ Family Restaurant), 702 Main Street Boonton, NJ 07005. (973) 299-8775. www.chiliwilliesrestaurant.com
Dine In – Take Out – Curbside Pickup – No Delivery – BYOB – Catering Menu – Online Ordering – Vegetarian Options – Gluten Free Options – Street Parking.
Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, as well as MorrisNow.com APP.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held its 2nd Annual Food Truck and Music Festival on Saturday, September 17 at Veterans Park.
There were plenty of food options, with more than twenty gourmet food trucks serving up cuisine at the park. Families came with chairs and blankets and enjoyed a wonderful day in the park listening to live music provided by Naughty Humphrey and Grand Theft Audio NJ.
The food vendors included Why Not Burgers, The Game Changer, Clydes Ice Cream, Oreo Fix, Antojitos, Hocus Smokus, Rolling Yatai, Marley’s Wing and Things, Pretty Good Pizza, Speedy Tacos, Top Tea Plug, Empanada Guy, Oxtail Gravy, Jerzey Girl Pickles and the fabulous assorted coffee by Zing Coffee.
The festival featured many local craft vendors
The festival featured many local craft vendors, games for kids, activities for adults like shoot airsoft rifles and other activities such as sand art, henna tattoos and more.
Members of Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West Essex with members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
“The fundraiser was a huge success with just shy of 2,000 people in attendance. Thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers and attendees who made this event such a success! Save the date for our next winter food truck festival with bonfire on Saturday, March 4” said Chairman Nicolas Limanov.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library Systems Director Melissa Kuzma and Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Councilman Justin Musella
Special thanks to Nielsen Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram for sponsoring the event and Mega Bite Events for coordinating the event.
For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.
Owners Ryan Ehrhardt and Frank Belardo from Pretty Good PizzaThe weather was beautiful for Naughty Humphrey to perform at Veterans ParkMembers of Sons of Italy came out to support the Kiwanis ClubParsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio practicing his axe throwing skills as Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Councilman Frank Neglia looks onCouncilman Frank Neglia, Justin Musella, Mayor James Barberio and Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., came out to support Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. Later in the day Councilman Michael dePierro and Former Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce joined the eventFamilies came with chairs and blankets and enjoyed a wonderful day in the park listening to live music provided by Naughty Humphrey and Grand Theft Audio NJMorris Now, Morris County’s newest APP featuring local businesses, news and events was soliciting people to download the new APP. Any person that downloads the APP is automatically entered to win a $50.00 gift card of their choice at a local restaurant. #SHOP LOCAL www.morrisnow.comCouncilman Frank Neglia, Frank Cahill, Matthew Molinaro and Nicolas NegliaJerzey Girl PicklesMayor James Barberio and Councilman Frank Neglia tasting coffee from Zing CoffeeThe weather was beautiful at the park and the event attracted everyoneThere was something to do for all agesOreo FixSpeedy Tacos
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20.
Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings. 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.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the Americans 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.
Mayor James R Barberio
Council President Michael J. dePierro
Council Vice-President Loretta Gragnani
Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
Councilman Frank Neglia
Councilman Justin Musella
MOUNTAIN LAKES — How is faith relevant in my life? How do I deepen my
faith? Where is God in my life?
Beginning September 21, an eight-week evening program of faith exploration and discovery
will provide an opportunity to explore these questions.
The series will include inspirational talks, discussions and worship experiences, offered
through the collaborative ministry of the Episcopal churches of Boonton, Denville & Mountain Lakes. It is open to anyone interested, whether they belong to a faith community, are exploring different faiths or have no faith affiliation.
Participants will gather Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 215
Boulevard, Mountain Lakes. Free childcare will be available.
For more information, contact the Rev. Michael Muller at St. Peter’s at (973) 334-4429 or
mmuller.stpetersml@gmail.com.
BOONTON — Gateway Community Resource Center will celebrate its Grand Opening at 513 Birch Street in Boonton on Saturday, September 17. At the 12:30 p.m. ribbon cutting, U.S. Rep. Mike Sherrill will be participating along with officials and leaders of Morris County and the Town of Boonton.
The general public is invited to enjoy food, beverage, live music and gifts, along with free raffle tickets to win a smart TV.
Following the celebration, Gateway Community Resource Center (GCRC) launches its unique mission of partnering with existing non-profit organizations to provide support for the greater Boonton area community in the form of no-fee programs providing help, education and enrichment.
GCRC is focused on addressing community needs while offering an opportunity for neighbors to help neighbors. The center also offers a well-equipped space in which small businesses and nonprofits can hold meetings.
The new non-profit organization is an outgrowth of Loaves & Fishes Community Food Pantry at the same location, grown from its 2019 opening to be distributing food now to some 125 households weekly through Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning distributions.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is sponsoring a Food Truck & Music Fest, on Saturday, September 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 1839 Route 46 East. Plenty of free parking available behind Houlihan’s.
There will be plenty of food options, with more than twenty gourmet food trucks serving up cuisine at the park. Bring chairs, blankets, appetites, family and friends.
Morris Now will be on hand signing up people to download the newest app supporting small business in Morris County. They will be holding a drawing to win a $50.00 gift card to Ruth Chris, or any restaurant of their choice. (click here to learn more)
The event will help raise money for the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. Naughty Humphrey and Grand Theft Audio NJ will provide live music. For those 21 and over, enjoy an ice cold beer, wine or hard seltzer from our bar.
Attendees can also shop from local craft vendors, games for kids, activities for adults like shoot airsoft rifles and other activities such as sand art, henna tattoos and more.
Food vendors are subject to change, but includes the following:
Why Not Burgers
The Game Changer
Clydes Ice Cream
Oreo Fix
Antojitos
Hocus Smokus
Rolling Yatai
Marley’s Wing and Things
Prety Good Pizza
Speedy Tacos
Top Tea Plug
Zing Coffee
Empanada Guy
Oxtail Gravy
Jerzey Girl Pickles
Tickets cost $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 4-10 at the door. Tickets purchased in advance cost $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information contact Nicolas Limanov at (917) 499-7299.
PARSIPPANY — Juan Uribe, CCFO, CMFO, QPA, CTC, Chief Financial Officer, will be retiring from the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills effective Friday, September 30.
Mr. Juan Uribe was approved (3-2) by the Township Council in September 2020, being recommended by Former Mayor Michael Soriano for the new Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Juan Uribe. At the time Uribe become the Chief Financial Officer effective September 21 at an annual salary of $145,000.
Mr. Uribe said “It may not be perfect but in record time the finances of the Township have been steered in the right direction. Most financial indicators are positive at this very moment, which is my greatest reward”
The previous CFO, Ann Cucci, left to take a similar position in the Township of Livingston.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and the Township Council will be unveiling a plaque at Parsippany Municipal Building in honor of the late Mayor Frank B. Priore.
The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 20 at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Council meeting which starts at 7:00 p.m.
The public is invited to attend to attend.
Frank B. Priore passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Morristown Medical Center. He was 73. He was born in Passaic and grew up in Clifton. Frank moved to Parsippany in the early 1970s where he has lived since. Frank was a self-employed photographer. He also proudly served as mayor of Parsippany from 1982 to 1994.
MORRIS COUNTY — “Voting is people power,” notes the League of Women Voters and as part of ensuring more people are prepared to vote, it will be holding a Voters Registration Drive at County College of Morris (CCM) on Tuesday, September 27.
The registration will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the CCM Library, located in the Learning Resource Center on the college’s campus, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. The registration is open to all community residents. Visitors to the campus are asked first to check in with Public Safety, located near Parking Lot 10, to obtain a visitor and parking pass.
“At CCM we are proud of our students’ involvement in their community and our nation. Registering to vote is one more opportunity to have a voice and participate in our democracy,” says Heather Craven, dean of the library. “We also are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to the general public to register to vote.”
Along with the voter registration drive, the CCM Library has put together a guide on voter registration and elections, which can be found by clicking here.
The deadline to register to vote in New Jersey’s General Election this year is October 18. To check if you are already registered click here.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that works to protect and expand voting rights. It does so by empowering voters and defending democracy through advocacy and education at the local, state and national levels.
PARSIPPANY — Seven Parsippany residents died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Many of them were husbands, wives and parents, but all of them were neighbors and friends in the Parsippany community.
As we remember them, read more about their lives, courtesy of obituaries complied on legacy.com.
Martin Boryczewski Boryczewski was remembered as a life-of-the-party type, who loved hanging out with friends as much as he loved his trading job. He grew up in Parsippany, and frequently came home to visit his family, whom he was close with. Read more here.
Antoinette Duger Duger was a devoted mother in a close knit Italian family, who she loved cooking for. She cared deeply for those around her; some of her last words were, “I don’t want them to worry,” her sister said. Read more here.
Michael John Pescherine Perscherine and his wife were expecting a baby at the time of his death, due in March 2002, something that cause him to “scream in delight.” He was remembered as an athlete who loved watching the Giants. Read more here.
Thomas H. Polhemus Thomas Polhemus was remember as loving golf nearly as much as he loved his wife and two sisters. He played through rain and snow three times a week, and would travel to Myrtle Beach to play with friends. Read more here.
Maria Theresa Santillan Maria Santillan was in the middle of planning her wedding to her high school sweetheart when she died. She had long dreamed of working in New York City, and often commuted with her father to the PATH station. Read more here.
Michael C. Sorresse Sorresse was deeply proud of working in the World Trade Center, something he’d tell people as they spotted the towers from the Turnpike. He was a family man who has just bought a home in Morris County. Read more here.
Jason Kyle Jacobs Jason Kyle Jacobs worked in the World Trade Center. He was a partner in Fiduciary Trust Co. and worked in Tower 2. Survivors originally listed: Wife, Jennifer; Daughter, Zoe; Father, Charles; Mother, Marilyn; and Brother, Seth. Read more here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Despite steady rain, over 150 first responders, public officials and residents joined Morris County’s 9/11 Remembrance ceremony on Sunday evening, the 21st Anniversary of the attacks.
Morris County remembers Donald Leroy Adams, Margaret L Benson, John Paul Bocchi, Martin Boryczewski, Dennis Buckley, Cecile M. Caguicla, Liam Callahan, David C. Carlone, James Leslie Crawford, Jr., Joseph Deluca, Captain Robert Edward Dolan, Antoinette Duger, Gregg J. Froehner, Alayne F. Centul, Debra Lynn Fischer Gibbon, Paul Stuart Gilbey, Gayle R. Greene, Eileen Marsha Greenstein, Gary Robert Haag, Timothy Robert Hughes, Anthony P. Infante, Jr., Jason Kyle Jacobs, Joon Koo Kang, Lucille King, Angela R. Kyte, Robin Blair Larkey, Thomas V. Linehan, Jr., Sean Patrick Lynch, Simon Maddison, Alfred Russell Maler, Christian Hartwell Maltby, Hilda Marcin, William J. Martin, Jr., Philip W. Mastrandrea, Jr., William A. Mathesen, Robert D. Mattson, Patrick J. McGuire, Martin Paul Michelstein, Seth Allan Morris, Peter C. Moutos, Alexander Napier, Jr., Michael O’Brien, Michael John Pescherine, Thomas H. Polhemus,David Alan James Rathkey, Richard C. Rescorla, Antonio Augusto Tome Rocha, James Romito, Steven Harris, Russin Thomas Sabella, Maria Theresa Santillan, Matthew Carmen Sellitto, Karen Lynn Seymour-Dietrich, Barbara A. Shaw, Francis Joseph Skidmore, Jr., Michael C. Sorresse, Thomas S. Strada, Edward W. Straub, Kenneth J. Swenson, Dennis Gerard Taormina, William R. Tieste, Peter Guyder Wallace, Matthew David Yarnell, Mark Zangrilli, and Kenneth Albert Zelman.
FDNY Firefighter Carl Asaro, Jr.; He and three sibling joined the FDNY in honor of their family, FDNY Firefighter Carl Asaro, who was killed on 9/11
FDNY Firefighter Carl Asaro, Jr., the keynote speaker, provided unscripted, heart-felt remarks about his father, FDNY Firefighter Carl Asaro, Sr., who was killed responding to the attacks on the Twin Towers in Manhattan that fateful day. Carl, Jr. and three of his siblings joined the FDNY in honor of their father as soon as they grew old enough.
Despite steady rain, residents joined Morris County’s 9/11 Remembrance ceremonyParsippany-Troy Hill Mayor James Barberio and Councilman Justin were among the attendees on the rainy, gloomy Sunday evening
The U.S. Naval Cadet Sea Corps out of Picatinny Arsenal were new to the procession of first responders, who traditionally kick off each annual ceremony by marching up West Hanover Avenue, to the Morris County 9/11 Memorial in Parsippany Township. The group of young people represented a new generation, born after the cowardly attacks of September 11, 2001, who are picking up the torch to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed in New York, at the Pentagon and on Flight 93 when is crashed in Shanksville, Pa.
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Tourism Bureau is pleased to announce the return of its popular heritage walking tours and programs for fall 2022. Learn about the history, people, and architecture of the Morristown area with a knowledgeable guide. These small group, one-hour tours will run between September 24 and October 29. Note: days and times of programs vary.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required, and no walk-ins will be accepted. Tickets cost $25.00 per person. The programs will sell out, so register early. New this year, each tour participant will receive a $10.00 Morristown Partnership Gift Certificate redeemable at 200 local restaurants and businesses.
The Seeing Eye Guide Dogs in Morristown – Ever wondered about the beautiful guide dogs training around Morristown? They are learning to guide the blind with their future owners. The Seeing Eye has been in Morris County since 1931. You’ll hear about their history, walk around Morristown visiting places important to the Seeing Eye, and have a photo op at the Morris Frank and “Buddy” statue. The tour will begin at the office of the Seeing Eye at 14 Maple Avenue between Market and DeHart Street. The tour will be given on Saturday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m. and repeat on Saturday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Morristown Walking Tour “Bones and Stones”- Get an overview of 300 years of Morristown history and visit architectural highlights of the Morristown Historic District including the 1827 Courthouse, the Morristown Green and the 1733 graveyard. Your guide is Carol Barkin of the Morris County Tourism Bureau and member of the Morristown Historic Preservation Commission. This tour will be given on Saturday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m. and repeat Saturday, October 1 at 11:30 a.m. Tours will begin at 6 Court Street, Morristown.
Victorian Morristown Walking Tour – Saturday, October 1 at 11:00 a.m. Stroll by Morristown’s 100 Victorian residences anchored by Macculloch Hall and the Thomas Nast House. Karen Ann Kurlander, a local resident and Victorian lifestyle expert will be your guide. The tour will begin at the Starbucks at the corner of Market and West Park Place.
Meet the Stickleys at Craftsman Farms – Tour the Log House at Craftsman Farms, Gustav Stickley’s early 20th century estate and a National Historic Landmark. Stickley was a leading designer of the Arts and Crafts movement and Craftsman Farms represents the apex of his career. The Log House is the centerpiece of Craftsman Farms’ verdant acreage and was the Stickley’s family home from 1911-1917. Currently, the Stickley Museum is under construction to rebuild the Annex after extensive damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias in August 2020. This tour is a special opportunity to visit and will be limited to just 15 people and will take place on Saturday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. at 2352 Route 10 West, Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Morristown’s Gilded Age: The Foote Mansion and Springbrook Farm – This popular program begins with a lecture in the Great Room of the Foote Mansion, saved and adapted nearly 90 years ago as the Loyola Retreat Center. You’ll learn about Morristown’s Gilded, the prominent Foote Family, and tour the mansion and gardens of the largest home ever built in Morristown. The program will be given on Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. at 161 James Street, Morristown.
*Halloween in the Whippany Burying Yard – This fun tour of the 1718 Whippany Burying Yard is our annual Halloween party which begins with a torchlight tour of Morris County’s first graveyard and resting place of its earliest settlers. The tour will take place on Saturday, October 29 at 5:00 p.m. Costumes are encouraged and refreshments will be served. All ages and scary costumes welcome! Park at the Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounge at 301 Route 10 East, Whippany, and then walk west to the graveyard. We are pleased to offer this tour free to the public but pre-registration is required.
Please note: Day, times and starting points vary. No walk-ins will be accepted. No refunds. Wear weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes. Tours will be held in sun and light drizzle. Tours will be rescheduled in case of severe weather. Service dogs only please. These tours are designed for adults and children over age 12.
The Morris County Tourism Bureau (MCTB) is a division of the Morris County Economic Development Alliance (MCEDA) a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The organization holds the distinction of being the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Morris County.
The specific purpose of the MCEDA is to attract, develop, and retain businesses in the County (this activity provides relief for, the poor, distressed and underprivileged, combats community deterioration, and lessens the government’s burden). A second, but no less important, mission is to serve as a destination marketing organization that positively affects the economy of Morris County by promoting the area’s exceptional historic, cultural, and recreational attractions by providing services to residents, business travelers and tourists.
These tours are also generously supported by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the NJ Department of State with additional funding provided by the division of Travel and Tourism, NJ Department of State, the County of Morris, and the Morris County Economic Development Alliance’s Private-Public Supporters.
PARSIPPANY — Cutting the 50th Anniversary ribbon at Sal’s Haircutting Salon was Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella, Lou Leone, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Sal Leone, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill presented Sal Leone with a plaque congratulating being in business for fifty years. The plaque read “May the journey of your success continue even in the coming years! Wishing you and your team a happy anniversary!”
In July of 1972 Sal responded to a barber wanted advertisement that was in the local newspaper. Sal made his way to the barber shop located in Lake Hiawatha. He was offered the position and the owner said, “If you like it here I’m looking to retire soon and we can talk about you buying the shop.”
Sal made him an offer that day and two weeks later Sal’s Haircutting Salon was established.
In November 1992 Sal hired Robert Smith to a full time barber position. Robert has been a loyal employee ever since!
In 2006 Sal’s son Lou Leone who was working in the sports industry, decided to leave corporate America and go into the family business.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill with Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella displaying the plaque presented to Sal LeoneParsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill presented Sal Leone with a plaque congratulating being in business for fifty years. The plaque read “May the journey of your success continue even in the coming years! Wishing you and your team a happy anniversary!”Sal’s Haircutting Salon is located at 114 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Sal’s Haircutting Salon is located at 114 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha. For more information call (973) 335-1220.
Lou Leone, Sal Leone, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Vincenza Leone and Robert SmithMayor James Barberio gets a haircut by Sal Leone
MORRIS COUNTY — Rose House announces the commencement of its annual 50/50 raffle fundraiser. This year, the money raised will support the nonprofit organization’s Forever Home campaign, which includes a 12-unit apartment facility for adults with special needs in Morris County.
“With more than 8,000 adults with disabilities needing services in New Jersey alone, there is an urgency for special-need housing options,” said Rose House CEO Tom Mitchell. “As people with developmental disabilities age out of school systems, and with their parents growing older, we are dedicated to addressing this pressing issue by providing the care these individuals desperately need. We can only do this through the support of our community, which includes fundraising events such as the annual raffle.”
The new apartment complex will include:
12 single occupancy apartments specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities
Handicap accessible van dedicated to providing safe transportation for apartment residents
Trained caregivers available to residents each day, as needed
Integration into the local community through employment options and social events
Raffle ticket information:
Last year’s 50/50 raffle event raised $7,800 for Rose House, while a lucky winner received a matching amount
Tickets cost $10 each
To receive raffle tickets, call Rose House at (973) 984-0006 or email contact@therosehouse.org
The winning ticket will be drawn on December 15, 2022 at Rose House’s annual board meeting, and the winner doesn’t need not need to be present.
Rose House is a non-profit organization based in Morris County that creates group homes and independent living apartments for adults with developmental disabilities. It offers customized, self-directed programs to meet every need. The organization’s vision is a future inclusive community, where everyone has a loving home. For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — The League of Women Voters will hold a debate for candidates for the Board of Education in the . The debate is co-sponsored by Parsippany Woman’s Club.
The debate will take place September 27, 7:00 p.m., at Parsippany High School, 309 Baldwin Road.
You can also watch the debate on their YouTube channel by clicking here.
Seven candidates are running for three available seats:
Falgun Bakhtarwala
Kendra Von Achen
Michelle Shappell
Jack S. Raia
Andrew Choffo
Alison C. Cogan
Yvonne Ferise
The public can submit questions for candidates by 6:00 p.m. September 25 via this Google form.
There are no municipal elections this year. But the township will vote in races for the Morris County Board of Commissioners and for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. As of now, candidate Paul DeGroot has been requesting current Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill to a debate, but a date has not been scheduled.
MORRIS COuNTY – Where can a family play pickleball, dodgeball, and take a boot camp class, all in one week, and all for free? Why the Y of course! Lakeland Hills Family YMCA invites the community to its annual Welcoming Week, this year bigger and better than ever! Conveniently located where the Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, and Boonton borders meet at 100 Fanny Road in Mountain Lakes, the area’s leading community organization is offering a free week of fun events, all in one place, from September 13-18.
Communities are stronger and more cohesive when people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to get to know one another and work side by side to advance the common good. Welcoming Week brings YMCAs and other nonprofit organizations across the country together to help elevate the growing movement of communities that fully embrace all Americans and their contribution to the social fabric of the U.S.
“Celebrating community is what Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is all about,” says Alejandro (Alex) Martinez, CEO and President of the Y. “Our Y is excited to present an entire week of free programs and activities for families and children. Our community looks to Lakeland Hills Family YMCA for support in all facets of life – health and wellness, mental health awareness, spiritual connection, youth development, and more.”
Alex Martinez
Martinez continued, “Welcoming Week is being presented the day after we have our ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Welcome Center. The Welcome Center has a mission-based purpose to foster community support. The Center is in memory of Kris Joganow, a long-time Y employee, friend, and supporter of the Y. Kris, the wife of our former CEO, Dr. Vik Joganow, passed away from COVID-19 in 2020. We are truly fortunate to reopen our facility to a beautiful new community-centric Welcome Center. This new space, which spans almost the entire first floor of our facility, includes areas for community programs and meetings, “Kris’ Coffee Corner” with enhanced free hot beverages, healthy self-vending machines with cashless purchases including parfaits, sandwiches, salads, snacks, and more. Additionally, the Lounge offers comfortable seating for meetings, work from your laptop with self-charging areas, a teen space, and more. These renovations and upgrades are due to the philanthropic efforts of individuals supporting Kris Joganow’s memory as well as corporations and other donors.
The Welcome Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA will have its official grand opening on Monday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. for invited guests, donors, and dignitaries. It begins with a cleansing of the space followed by an ecumenical blessing of the new Center. The Y reopens to its members and the community on Tuesday, September 13. This is also the first day of Welcoming Week.
For the full calendar of events, programs, and activities as part of its Welcoming Week, click here or call Lakeland Hills Family YMCA at (973) 334-2820.
For more than 100 years the Y has been the leading community organization serving thousands of people, with its focus on Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. No one serves the community as powerfully as the Y does every day.
The Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance, Morris County’s Navigating Hope Mobile Unit and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department’s Hope One Mobile Unit joined the networking event.
In July of 1972 Sal responded to a barber wanted advertisement that was in the local newspaper. Sal made his way to the barber shop located in Lake Hiawatha. He was offered the position and the owner said, “If you like it here I’m looking to retire soon and we can talk about you buying the shop.”
