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Christ Church of Montclair now faces wetlands problem; marks third year before Rockaway Twp. Planning Board ROCKAWAY TWP. (12/31/05) – The Embattled Christ Church of Montclair now has to deal with an apparent wetlands problem that apparently occurred some 30 years ago when the 107 acre site had another owner. Full Story  |
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Rockaway Twp. rejects Christ Church request for a property tax exemption ROCKAWAY TWP. (12/29/05) – The other shoe dropped Tuesday night when the Township Council rejected a request from Christ Church of Montclair for a property tax exemption for its 107 acre site on Green Pond Road. Full Story |
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Mt. Olive agrees to pay for mailboxes damaged by snow removal trucks MOUNT OLIVE (12/29/05) – The Town Council, at its meeting this week, agreed to accept financial responsibility for residents’ mailboxes damaged by trucks plowing snow. Full Story |
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DEP backs off threat to take over all outdated wastewater systems NETCONG (12/22/05) – Three weeks ago when outraged freeholders, legislators and local officials gathered here to protest a Department of Environmental Protection order which would allow it to take over nearly all of the state’s 193 sewerage authorities and designated wastewater management planning areas, someone said it was just a bluff….that the DEP was doing this just to focus attention on the fact that few systems are in compliance with state regulations and to move the matter to a front burner. Full Story |
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Hunterdon County schools superintendent named to head Rockaway Township schools ROCKAWAY TWP. (12/22/05) – The Board of Education completed a tedious three month search yesterday digging deep into the kind of experience a county superintendent and the head of other school districts brings to the system. Full Story |
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A new highlands tax stabilization board created to help relieve local tax burden MT. OLIVE (12/21/05) – A glimmer of hope concerning the township’s tax woes became visible this week with the creation of a new tax stabilization board that is charged with evaluating the tax impact of the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act on local municipalities. Full Story |
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Morris MUA to explore the feasibility Of getting water from abandoned mine MORRISTOWN (12/19/05) – The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) has agreed to a feasibility study to obtain billions of gallons of more water from an abandoned mine in Mine Hill. Full Story |
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Mountain View School kids continue to respond to Katrina victims’ needs in Louisiana school MOUNT OLIVE (12/16/05) – "The outpouring of generosity and love that permeated throughout the Mountain View School community touched us deeply, " was the way Principal Ronald C. Marina described the children and their family’s continued generosity toward Katrina flood victim children in Boudreaux Elementary School in Terrytown, La. Full Story |
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Mt. Olive solons settle Medical Benefits suit MOUNT OLIVE (12/16/05) – A civil law suit brought by a township couple against two officials for accepting medical health insurance coverage as a perk while they served on the Township Council was settled yesterday in Superior Court. Full Story |
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DeLaRoche refuses to accept pay cut touching off more wrangling with Council MOUNT OLIVE (12/14/05) – Once again the Mayor Richard DeLaRoche is at odds with all the members of the Township Council, this time over their compensation for services rendered. He’s refusing to take a cut in his $7,000 stipend. Full Story
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Morris County urges residents to enroll in new Medicare Program ASAP MORRISTOWN (12/14/05) – For the first time ever, everyone is entitled to participate in the new Medicare prescription drug program regardless of income, health status or prescription drug usage. All will have access to prescription drug coverage effective January 1. Full Story
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Morris County presents New health Web site MORRISTOWN (12/14/05) – The Morris County Division of Health Management has a new online Web site service designed to assist county residents obtain quick and accurate information in the event of a health crisis or health alert in the county. Full Story
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Life may be extended for old municipal building MOUNT OLIVE (12/14/05) – The old municipal building complex on Route 46 isn’t going without a fight to the end. Full Story
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Assemblywoman McHose named to top Assembly leadership post TRENTON (12/13/05) – Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose was unanimously elected Assistant Republican Leader, of the State Assembly Republican Caucus this week. Full Story
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Same old, same old. Mayor and Council continue feuding this time over pavilion MOUNT OLIVE (12/12/05) – The Turkey Brook Park pavilion, a done deal last October, took up most of the time during the latest Township Council meeting. Full Story
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Three term Councilman Greg Keller to retire NETCONG (12/12/05) – Councilman Greg Keller, a main spark plug in the borough’s governing body, will retire at the end of this month having served three consecutive three year terms. Full Story
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The New Year isn’t shaping up to be a happy one tax wise in Mt. Olive MOUNT OLIVE (12/08/05) – Township officials are going into a third gloomy year as far as budgeting for local government services are concerned. One thing for sure is local property taxes are going up again. Full Story
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Lenape Valley Planetarium
STANHOPE (12/07/05) – The Lenape Valley Regional High School Planetarium is available is available to local civic and scouting groups for aftr school presentations. For more information contact the Planetarium director John Scala at (973) 347-7600 E. 165.
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Accused killer Gagnon arraigned, incarcerated, bail set at $1 million MOUNT OLIVE (12/06/05) – Michael O. Gagnon, accused in the homicide death of Annick Smiton was arraigned yesterday in Superior Court in Morristown. Both lived in Mount Olive. Full Story
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Codey extends DEP sewer "take over" order; avoids chaos in most Morris-Sussex-Warren towns MOUNT OLIVE (12/3/05) – Acting Governor Richard J. Codey, using the "authority vested in his office," has postponed a Department of Environmental Protection deadline that would have implemented what local officials charged were chaotic new rules that would have banned construction of new sewers in towns that did not have current state approved sewer service plans. Full Story
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Doctors become doctors to cure sick people now Congress is forcing them to turn people away MOUNT OLIVE (12/01/05) – Dr. James Smith of Budd Lake and doctors in private practice across the country are urging patients to contact their Congressional representatives and U.S. Senators urging them to oppose the new Medicare program that is to go into effect January 1. Full Story
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Officials organize to fight DEP wastewater edict NETCONG (11/29/05) – After a little over an hour during which mayors, freeholders, state legislators and other officials predicted Armageddon for the western area of the state, Mount Olive Councilman Steve Rattner told the audience, "Now I’m going to give you the bad news." Full Story
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Gagnon arraigned in Connecticut for Mt. Olive homicide; bail set at $1 million MOUNT OLIVE(11/26/05) – Joseph O. Gagnon was arraigned in Connecticut yesterday, accused of fatally shooting Annick Smitton, 55, of Mount Olive. He was held in $1 million bail pending an extradition hearing next week. Full Story
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Police arrest suspect in Mount Olive murder MOUNT OLIVE (11/25/05) – Joseph O. Gagnon, 68, a 15 year "well liked" resident of the township and father of two grown sons was arrested on Thanksgiving morning in Connecticut in connection with the fatal shooting of another long time resident, Annick Smitton, whose decomposed body was found yesterday in Gagnon’s rented apartment in Eagle Rock Village. Full Story
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Mount Olive police investigating apparent murder of local woman MOUNT OLIVE (11/24/05) – Police are investigating the apparent murder of 55 year old Annick Smitton whose body was found yesterday in an apartment in Eagle Rock Village. Full Story
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Long neglected Lake Hopatcong finally receives substantial grant MT. ARLINGTON (11/23/05) – Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey’s largest, has existed for many years on pittance state grants….most of it due to politics, nearly all of it from the efforts of State Sen. Anthony Bucco. Full Story
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US Senate Committee releases bill to preserve Musconetcong River MOUNT OLIVE (11/22/05) – A proposed federal law that would place a 24 mile stretch of the Musconetcong River on a national preservation list of "Wild and Scenic Rivers"cleared a major Congressional hurdle last month when it was approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Full Story
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Officials organize to fight DEP wastewater edict NETCONG (11/20/05) – After a little over an hour during which mayors, freeholders, state legislators and other officials predicted Armageddon for the western area of the state, Mount Olive Councilman Steve Rattner told the audience, "Now I’m going to give you the bad news." Full Story
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An internet blog awareness program For middle school students under study MOUNT OLIVE (11/18/05) – Beth Greenbaum, the mother of two youngsters in the school system and the principal of the Middle School, Tracey Severn, have teamed up to raise parents’ and the community’s awareness of what is available on internet blogs. They’re in the process of planning an informational program for parents. Full Story
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It’s time to make a decision about The old historic Seward Mansion MOUNT OLIVE (11/17/05) – Standing (for the time being) at the entrance to Turkey Brook Park stands the remnants of an old building that doesn’t look like it’s going to stand much longer. Full Story
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Mt. Olive teacher union and school board reach a "memorandum of understanding" MT. OLIVE (11/17/05) – School Board President Larry McEntee has reported significant progress in negotiations with the teachers union, which has been working without a contract since last June. Full Story
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Changing the school year Something to think about MOUNT OLIVE (11/17/05) Miffy Ruggiero is not your ordinary school board member. She currently sits on the Board of Education with a history like no other. She moved here with her family from Brooklyn in 1960, attended Mount Olive schools K-12, went to college and returned to teach in both the Tinc and Mountain View Schools. Full Story
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Battle lines drawn for showdown with DEP over revised wastewater treatment regulations MOUNT OLIVE (11/17/05) – The battle local officials waged in opposition to the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act was just a skirmish compared to the "all out war" the State Department of Environmental Protection is experiencing with its latest proposal to put a lid on permits for most wastewater treatment plants in large portions of the state, particularly in Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties. Full Story
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Highlands Act survives Constitutional challenge MORRISTOWN (11/16/05) -The Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act survived the first of three Morris County challenges to its constitutionality in Superior Court here yesterday. It was the first challenge to the controversial the law since its passage last year. There are two other lawsuits pending in Morris County and three others in the rest of the state. Full Story
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December: "a most happy time of the year" but not for New Jersey’s black bears TRENTON (11/16/05) - Being a bear in New Jersey is worse than being a chicken in China, unless it’s a smart enough bear to hibernate during the six day hunting season in December each year for the next five years. Full Story
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Councilwoman Colleen Labow quits Democrats, joins Republicans MOUNT OLIVE (11/16/05) – It’s official, Councilwoman Colleen Labow has disavowed her membership in the Democratic Party and has joined up with the Republicans. Full Story
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Police and Fire Academy offering Training program for police careers MORRISTOWN (11/15/05) – The Morris County Firefighters and police Training Academy is again offering an Alternate Route Basic Course for Police Officers. Full Story
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Historic Flanders School Sold to Morris County ARC MOUNT OLIVE (11/15/05) – The Board of Education ended a long discussed matter last night…what to do with the Flanders School… by unanimously approving its sale to the Morris County ARC for $100,000. Full Story
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Cops’ former attorney ordered to testify before Morris grand jury ROXBURY (11/15/05) – Yet, another unusual development in the complicated case of the two township police officers who are accused with others of operating an illegal gambling enterprise in Dover from late last year until April of this year. Full Story
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Santa Clause coming to Mt. Olive Nov. 27 MOUNT OLIVE (11/11/05) -The Mount Olive Kiwanis has dusted off the welcome mat and finished final preparations of the Santa House in anticipation of Santa Claus’ arrival on November 27. Full Story
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Election Results Republicans sweep MOUNT OLIVE (11/09/05) – It was a knock-down, drag out campaign to the very last day with charges and counter charges concerning tasteless campaign literature, negative lawn signs, alleged out of control taxes and a controversial proposal involving a town wide 100 per cent tax reassessment program. Full Story
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Greenbaum, no nonsense Council President; charged falsely of inciting property re-evaluation MOUNT OLIVE (11/03/05) – Rob Greenbaum is the President of the Council, a position he fills well. A second term Councilman, he’s running for reelection to another four year term with Republican incumbents Steve Rattner and Ray Perkins and newcomer Russ Tepper. A fifth candidate, John J. Biondi, is running on the ticket for a two year unexpired term. Full Story
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Anthony White, a youthful perspective to the Town Council; taxes is his issue MOUNT OLIVE (9/22/05) – Anthony White is a democratic candidate for Town Council. Anyone talking to him for a few minutes can’t help concluding that he’s sincere. Full Story
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Stefiniw: "turn around work experience will help turn around town government" MOUNT OLIVE (11/2/05) – Paul Stefiniw, one of the Democratic candidates for Town Council, has had considerable work experience "turning failing businesses around." And that’s what he believes a "new team" will be able to accomplish in the town government after next week’s election. Full Story
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The "quiet man" Councilman Ray Perkins takes care of town business without fanfare MOUNT OLIVE (11/1/05) –The Township library got a beautiful new sign this week. It’s like a lot of signs throughout the township….the welcome and thank you signs at the entrances and exits to the township, the sign at the entrance to the high school and the board of education offices on Route 46…Thank you Councilman Perkins. Full Story
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Note: The candidates for the Town Council in Mount Olive had just one public meeting to which all the candidates were invited on October 19. Eight of the 11 took part and answered questions put to them by three news reporters and people in the audience. Each of the candidates who participated had an opportunity to read and edit the following for accuracy.
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Greenbaum says town may see 100% tax re-evaluation program MOUNT OLIVE - The main topics talked about at the Chamber of Commerce Township Council Candidates’ Night on October 19 real estate taxes and the need to attract new business and residential ratables to the township to offset them Full Story
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Biondi: Friendship is important, even more important than politics MOUNT OLIVE (10/30/05) – John J. Biondi is a living example of a man who understands and appreciates the value of friendship and being of service in the community. He also is particularly sensitive to people who complain about increasing taxes. "I know what it’s like, " he said, "I pay taxes too and I know it can be a strain. " Full Story
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Mania fought amusement park proposal helped bring in International Trade Zone MOUNT OLIVE (10/30/05) – Had it not been for the tenacity and determination of John Mania there probably would have been an amusement park where the International Trade Zone is now located. Full Story
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Town Council candidate Dennerlein emphasizes need for better planning MOUNT OLIVE (10/29/05) –Ed Dennerlein has considerable qualifications to be a highly effective Councilman. Even some of his opponents have come to see that. He is, however, facing an uphill battle for election as an Independent candidate despite the fact there are more than twice as many unaffiliated registered voters than Democrats and Republicans combined living in the township. Full Story
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Councilman Steve Rattner: A man on fire with enthusiasm MOUNT OLIVE (10/29/05) – Councilman Steve Rattner is a “man on fire” with enthusiasm for just about anything…..government, politics, anything financial, extensive home repairs and even maintaining and keeping his Dodge pick-up truck in top condition. Full Story
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Mt. Olive Economic Development Committee ready to start aggressive marketing campaign MOUNT OLIVE (10/28/05) - The Township Economic Development Committee got “down to cases” last night. Full Story
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Mt. Olive names new administrator Rick Prill, presently in Chester MOUNT OLIVE (10/26/05) – The members of the Township Council at last night’s meeting unanimously approved Mayor Richard DeLaRoche’s nominee, Rick Prill,to be the township’s new business administrator as of November 7. Full Story
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All police agencies in Morris County to be tied into a new information system MORRISTOWN (10/26/05) – Morris County is about to become the first county in the state in which all law enforcement agencies will be able to instantly receive and transmit critical information among each other. Full Story
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Ed Dennerlein, Independent Council Candidate, to hold "Meet and Greet" meeting November 3 MOUNT OLIVE (10/26/05) – Ed Dennerlein, the Independent candidate for Township Council today announced he is hosting a "Pre Election Meet and Greet" meeting in the Comfort Suites, Route 46, Budd Lake, on Thursday, November 3 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Full Story
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White: Committed to public service Not too comfortable with the politics MOUNT OLIVE (10/24/05) – Consumed by politics…."That’s a bit strong," said Anthony White, the young Democratic who is running for the two year unexpired term on the Township Council here. "It would be more accurate to say I am consumed with the idea of serving the public," he said. "In fact, I’m not really comfortable with the politics that’s a part of it. I’ll be glad when November 8 comes. I want to be elected and I’m looking forward to participating in the township government and contributing where I believe I can help to make it a better place to live. After listening to the candidates the other night I’m confident I can work with whoever is elected to get the township through this difficult time….but my main concern is taxes and maintaining services. I also believe I would be in a better position to make judgments about the school budget. I’m only out of the high school a few years and I believe I’m more aware of and sensitive to the problems that exist there." Full Story
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Mt. Olive unhappy with 1st Vehicle Service’ 160 vehicle fleet maintenance contract MOUNT OLIVE (10/19/05) – The Township Council heard for the first time last night how unhappy Tim Quinn is with the way First Vehicle Services maintains the township’s 160 vehicle fleet and he has requested the township not re-new the half million dollar contract at the end of this year. Full Story
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Mt. Olive GOP Council candidates Stress trust and responsibility MOUNT OLIVE (10/17/05) – In a mailing over the week-end to all registered voters the Republican candidates for Town Council stressed their experience, the importance of trusting those in charge and the need for "responsible government," particularly at the local level. Full Story
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Library funds issue settled "alls well that ends well" MOUNT OLIVE (10/17/05) – The Township Council and the Library Board have clarified their understanding and worked out their differences concerning the library’s finances and the library will resume regularly scheduled hours. Full Story
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Township Officials split on age restricted housing proposal MOUNT OLIVE (10/17/05) – The Township Environmental Commission and some members of the Township Council are split on the idea of a sprawling age restricted housing development on a horse farm in the Flanders section of the township. Full Story
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Not enough affordable housing in Morris has freeholder candidates in opposite corners MORRISTOWN (10/16/05) – The shortage of affordable housing in affluent Morris County and the exorbitant prices for existing housing has Freeholder Margaret Nordstrom and her Democratic challenger, Dana Wefer, looking at completely different approaches to solving the problem. Full Story
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"Life and Safety issues not being addressed by county freeholders": Democrat Wefer MORRISTOWN (10/15/05) – Calling what she termed an escalating environmental problem on land owned by Morris County and being leased by the Morristown Erie Railroad Company an "environmental nightmare," Democratic Freeholder Candidate Dana Wefer, in a press release today, said she is "outraged" by the county’s lack of accountability in this and many other matters. Full Story
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Mayor DeLaRoche proposes name of Rick Prill to be business administrator MOUNT OLIVE (10/15/05) – Nearly a year in the search, it appears that Mayor Richard DeLaRoche has settled on a candidate to submit to the Town Council to be the new township business administrator. Full Story
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Suit involving teen baseball incident interrupted; settled for $55,000 ROCKAWAY (10/14/05) – Kevin Babcock’s "emotional distress" civil trial in Superior Court, Morristown was interrupted yesterday as the jury was deliberating. Attorneys for both parties agreed to an out of court settlement of $55,000. Neither Kevin, 17, nor his mother, Sandra were in court. Full Story
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Mt. Olive sewerage costs will be less next year than five years ago MOUNT OLIVE (10/12/05) – Councilman Steve Rattner, who also wears the hat of Chairman of the Musconetcong Sewerage Authority, had good news and bad news to report to the Council earlier this month concerning next year’s sewerage authority budget. Full Story
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Roxbury police officers to claim ignorance of law and bad legal advice ROXBURY (10/12/05) – Two suspended local police officers, charged with running an illegal poker club in Dover, pleaded not guilty at their arraignment in Superior Court yesterday…. claiming an unusual defense… having gotten bad legal advice. Full Story
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Freeholder Nordstrom leading the challenge against State proposed changes in law governing horse farms MORRISTOWN (10/12/05) – The State Agricultural Development Committee’s long awaited policy on preserving horse farm development is finally in draft form and Morris County Freeholder Margaret Nordstrom is outraged. Full Story
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Regina Kovach, 82, former fire chief widow, suffers fatal injuries in Route 46 auto collision MOUNT OLIVE (10/10/05) – Regina M. Kovach, the 82 year old widow of former Budd Lake Fire Company Chief Andrew Kovach was killed in an automobile accident yesterday shortly before noon on Route 46 in front of the Budd Lake School. Full Story
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Highlands News Service of New Jersey (hnsnj.com) approved for membership in N.J. Press Association TRENTON (10/10/05) – At the annual New Jersey Press Assn. dinner meeting on Friday, the Board of Directors approved the Highlands News Service of New Jersey (hnsnj.com) as an associate member. Full Story
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Democratic Freeholder candidate Rips “no bid” county contracts MORRISTOWN (10/01/05) – Dana Wefer, the Democratic candidate for freeholder, yesterday demanded that her opponent, Freeholder Margaret Nordstrom, who is seeking re-election, return all campaign contributions she has received from companies that do business with Morris County. Full Story
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Frustrated by state bureaucracy man drives his truck into building MT. ARLINGTON (10/01/05) – People who have dealt with government bureaucracies, even utilities, can relate to Joseph Delduca of Madison’s extreme action. Full Story
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DEP to re-examine Highlands Act exemption given Montclair church ROCKAWAY TWP. (9/30/05) – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, responding to a court order, has notified township officials that the exemption from the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act it granted last year to Christ Church of Montclair to build a mega church complex here must be re-considered. Full Story
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Mt. Olive Council appeals to state for seniors property tax relief MOUNT OLIVE (9/30/05) – The Town Council has joined many other local governments in the state by adopting two resolutions urging the State Legislature to lighten real estate taxes, especially for seniors living on fixed incomes. Full Story
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School board appears ready to tackle the problem of Rockaway Township’s overcrowded schools ROCKAWAY TWP. (9/30/05) – The Board of Education’s "facilities study committee" will make a public presentation on October 10 concerning the long awaited question about responding to the K-8 school district’s expanding student population. Full Story
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Littell and McHose announce Nearly $2 million in DOT aid SPARTA (9/30/05) – State Sen. Robert E. Littell and Assemblywoman Alison L. McHose (both R- Dist. 24) yesterday announced the allocation of $1,977.000 from the NJ Department of Transportation Trust Fund grants to 15 municipalities in their district for next year. They also jointly announced that Netcong has received a Transit Village designation. Full Story
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Proposed 296 unit Flanders development Raises concerns over storm water run-off MOUNT OLIVE (9/30/05) – Developer Eagle Custom Builders of Coopersburg, Pa. was back before the planning board last night with more details for its proposed "age restricted" 296 unit development on the 113 acre Marveland farm off Pleasant Hill Road in the Flanders section of the township. Full Story
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Legislative candidates in the 25th District split endorsements from various groups MORRISTOWN (9/30/05) – Candidates for election in the 25th Legislative District split endorsements today from the N.J. Tenants Assn., the State Policemen’s Benevolent Assn. the NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the NEW JOBS PAC. Full Story
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Roxbury Art Assn. meeting on Thursday Burger to do water color demonstration ROXBURY (9/29/05) – The Art Association here will hold its monthly meeting on Thusday at 7:30 p.m. in the Senior Center, 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna. Full Story
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Mt. Olive library to hold knitting program to make blankets for Noah’s Ark animals MOUNT OLIVE (9/29/05) – The Mount Olive Public Library is holding two innovative activities that should be of interest to many teenagers. Full Story
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Some Mount Olive Council members re-thinking pedophile ordinance MOUNT OLIVE (9/29/05) – It appears members of the Mount Olive Council are experiencing the same misgivings other municipalities are experiencing when it comes to regulating where pedophiles can live in their communities. Full Story
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Corzine welcomes black ministers’ endorsement; they deny $2.7 million in contributions the reason TRENTON (9/28/05) – Even as it was being disclosed that US Sen. Jon S. Corzine loaned or donated some $2.7 million to black churches in New Jersey last year, a group of black ministers were endorsing his candidacy for governor. Full Story
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Forrester visits seniors Middlesex pledges drug, property tax benefits TRENTON (9/28/05) – While visiting an age restricted community in Monroe, Middlesex County, yesterday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Forrester used the occasion to outline his intentions, if elected, to aid senior citizens. Full Story
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MCIA launches web site to better inform residents MORRISTOWN (9/28/05) – The Morris County Improvement Authority (MCIA) has announced that it has launched a web site designed to make it easier for county residents to learn about the authority and how the agency is able to help towns and school districts fund critical projects while saving money for taxpayers. Full Story
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Council votes funding for pavilion at Turkey Brook MOUNT OLIVE (9/28/05) – The Town Council last night approved a $39,000 low bid from Halecon inc. to build a pavilion in Turkey Brook Park in an area of the park known as the "inner loop." Full Story
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Forrester’s Plan to restore integrity to government; TRENTON (9/28/05) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Forrester, whose numbers are climbing in public opinion polls, has released his plan for a top to bottom clean up of the New Jersey state government. Full Story
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Corzine response to Forrester "Clean up your own act" TRENTON (9/28/05) – A Spokesperson for US Sen. Jon S. Corzine quickly responded to Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Forrester’s call for a complete "house cleaning" of New Jersey State Government with a "pull no punches" statement. Full Story
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Gangsters found guilty in murder of Byram youth BYRAM (9/28/05) – The two Brooklyn hoodlums who gunned down 19-year-old Mark Fisher, a Byram college honor student, on October 12, 2003, have been found guilty of murder and face prison sentences of 25 years to life. Full Story
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US Justice Department to investigate township handling of Christ Church zoning application Rockaway Twp. (9/27/05) –The Civil Rights Division of the US Justice Department has announced it will investigate the township’s handling of a zoning application made by Christ Church of Montclair which has been before the township planning board since December, 2003. Full Story
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Mount Olive library funding is still a "front burner" issue MOUNT OLIVE (9/25/05) – Postings on the township’s web site has come under scrutiny of the Township Council after one of its members, Councilwoman Colleen Labow, complained that Mayor Richard DeLaRoche had used it to criticize statements she has made. Full Story
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Frelinghuysen fields tough questions on many issues in Town Meeting here MOUNT OLIVE (9/24/05) – Democrat Mayor Richard DeLaRoche probably reflected the feelings of most of the more than 50 residents who turned out this morning for Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen’s "Town Meeting" here. Full Story
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Rockaway School Board to interview candidates for unexpired board seat ROCKAWAY TWP. (9/23/05) – The Board of Education plans to appoint a resident to fill the seat of Eric W. Smith who moved from town and resigned as of September 1. Full Story
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Corzine wins support from three nurses unions TRENTON (9/23/05) – The US Sen. Jon Corzine for Governor Campaign today announced endorsements from three more significant organizations including the 17,000 member New Jersey Nurses Economic Security Organization. Full Story
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It’s all over but the bonding the Casino is coming down MOUNT OLIVE (9/23/05) – Despite his best effort to keep the building for posterity, Jim Smith , president of the Mount Olive Historical Society, walked out of the Town Council meeting earlier this month looking for all the world like a defeated man. That’s because the project he worked so hard for was a lost cause. Full Story
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Morristown Peace Vigil to be held on Friday, October 7 at Morristown Green MORRISTOWN (9/23/05) – Susan Berkowitz of the Morristown Peace Vigil has announced that some 25 organizations have been invited to participate in a "peace vigil" on Friday, October 7 at 6 p.m. in the Morristown Green. Full Story
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NJ Laborers’ union endorses Corzine as an "advocate for working families" TRENTON (9/21/05) - The New Jersey Laborers Union, an affiliate of the Laborers' International Union, today endorsed U.S. Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jon S. Corzine. The union represents more than 25,000 workers statewide. In its statement of endorsement they said Corzine "was a valued and steady advocate for New Jersey’s working families." Full Story
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Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen will meet with residents MOUNT OLIVE (9/20/05) – Mayor Richard De La Roche today announced that Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen will meet with residents on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building. All residents are welcome to attend. Full Story
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Mount Olive breaks ground for $47.9 million high school addition and renovations MOUNT OLIVE (9/19/05) - The mood of the 100 or so in attendance at the ground breaking bordered on being gleeful. It was a day to give thanks and Schools Superintendent Dr. Rosalie Lamonte, School Board President Larry McEntee and High School Principal Kevin Stansberry did it with gusto. Full Story
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Corzine picks up support From State College Groups NEW BRUNSWICK (9/19/05) - Two higher education groups representing more than 13,000 faculty and professional today announced their support for US Sen. Jon Corzine’s gubernatorial bid hailing his vision for higher education in New Jersey and commending his commitment to the issues that matter most to the working men and women in higher education. Full Story
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Mt. Olive Republicans list accomplishments blast DeLaRoche at campaign kickoff fundraiser MOUNT OLIVE (9/18/05) – "What this whole campaign is going to boil down to is leadership and the lack of it as well as responsibility and the lack of that as well," Rob Greenbaum told an enthusiastic audience of about 150 at a campaign kickoff and fundraising brunch today at the Flanders Valley Restaurant. Full Story
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Roxbury and Mount Olive Democrats pool resources, vow tough campaign ROXBURY (9/17/05) – The Roxbury and Mount Olive Democrats kicked off their campaigns at a joint "First Annual Barbeque" fund raiser today at the Horseshoe Lake Pavilion with the rock band "bliss" that reminded the more than 150 in attendance of an old time political rally. Lots of flags, bunting, candidates signs and campaign literature, hot dogs, hamburgers and soda…and not too heavy on the speeches…"a fun time," Carol Scheneck, a Council candidate in Roxbury called it. Full Story
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Knights of Columbus to honor St. Jude’s Rev. Robert Mitchell MOUNT OLIVE (9/16/05) – Rev. Robert Mitchell, pastor of St. Jude’s parish in Budd Lake will be honored by the Knights of Columbus, Father Joseph P. Cassidy Council #6100 as its "Person of the Year " at the annual Scholarship Dinner Dance to be held on Sunday, October 30, at the Flanders Valley Caterers. Full Story
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Art Auction MOUNT OLIVE (9/15/05) - The Mount Olive High School Field Hockey and Ice Hockey teams will host an art auction presentd by Ross Galleries from Noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 25th at the Budd Lake Fire Department hall. Refreshments will be served. For information call (973) 584-2589. |
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Turkey Brook Park
MOUNT OLIVE (9/14/05) – The Township Council has informally agreed to accept a low bid of $273,165 from Halecon of Bridgewater to install tennis and basketball courts and a volley ball pit at Turkey Brook Park, in the latest round of construction. A formal award is expected to be approved at the September 27 Council meeting. Full Story
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Property tax reform group renews tax convention plea TRENTON (9/14/05) – The Property Tax Reform Convention Coalition, comprised of several tax advocacy groups including the NJ League of Municipalities today announced a renewed effort to get state officials to commit to a property tax convention before it holds a special legislative session to address what has come to be called the state’s property tax crisis. Full Story
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Forrester platform stresses Health care, reduced taxes TRENTON (9/14/05) – Charging that Democrats have taxed and regulated small businesses to the point of crushing many, Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Forrester detailed a platform plank today that would improve access to health care for small businesses and reduce taxes and regulations. Full Story
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High School student parking a "slam dunk " Board and Administration breath sigh of relief MOUNT OLIVE (9/13/05) – School administrators breathed a sigh of relief here yesterday as the student parking concerns they’ve had for several weeks worked out close to perfect. Full Story
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LATINO LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE ENDORSES CORZINE FOR GOVERNOR TRENTON –The Latino Leadership Alliance PAC today declared its support for U.S. Sen. Jon S. Corzine in his bid for governor. The Alliance is an umbrella organization for more than 200 groups who said they were supporting Corzine for his record of leadership and strong support of Latino issues. Full Story
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Kerry, campaigning for Corzine cites Morris Democratic ticket MORRISTOWN (9/11/05) – U.S. Sen. John Kerry, stumping in New Jersey yesterday in behalf of U.S. Sen. Jon Corzine who is running for Governor against Republican Doug Forrester, made an unusual stop in the Republican bastion of Morristown, buoying the spirits of the candidacies for legislative, county and local offices. Full Story
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Write in candidate Pearson drops out of MO Council race MOUNT OLIVE (9/10/-05) – Robb Pearson, the young Bud Lake man who two weeks ago announced his intention to run as an Independent write-in candidate for township council today announced he was withdrawing for personal reasons. Full Story
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Republican Council candidates focus campaign on leadership and experience, ineptitude of mayor MOUNT OLIVE (9/09/05) – The five Republicans for the Township Council unveiled their platform this week emphasizing their experience and the need for attracting new ratables to the township. They also are unanimously opposed to a Democratic proposal for a Charter Study of the township’s government and what they consistently term Democratic Mayor Richard DeLaRoche’s lack of leadership. Full Story
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Mt. Olive Council takes up issue of residency requirements for pedophiles MT. OLIVE (9/9/05) – The Township Council this week became the third municipality in Morris County to approach the legal slippery slope of banning registered sex offenders from living within 2,500 feet of certain areas in the township where children congregate such as schools, parks, playgrounds and daycare centers. Full Story
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Sunday is Netcong Day traditional street fair NETCONG (9/9/05) – This Sunday is "Netcong Day," an annual tradition that has grown nearly every year since it was started 10 years ago and is marked by a colorful street festival. Full Story
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Kiwanis in national drive to aid victims of Katrina MT. OLIVE (9/9/05) – The Kiwanis international Foundation Disaster Relief Fund and local chapters throughout the country are joining to assist children affected by Hurricane Katrina. Full Story
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MT. Olive school superintendent Lamonte asks parking cooperation during construction MOUNT OLIVE (9/9/05) – Superintendent of Schools Dr. Rosalie Lamonte, in a statement today, reminded students and parents that there are changes in parking and traffic patterns for staff and students when the high school opens on Monday. Full Story
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Appellate Court orders DEP to review Christ Church Highlands Law exemption ROCKAWAY TWP. (9/9/05) – A state Appellate Court on Wednesday ordered the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to again review the exemption it gave Christ Church of Montclair from the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act. Full Story
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Mount Olive agrees to pay cops to work in township schools MOUNT OLIVE (9/9/05) – Members of the Township Council have "bit the bullet" and appear ready to accept a $250,000 Cops In School (CIS) grant which will partially cover the cost of assigning two police officers to work in the schools as their major assignment for four years. Full Story
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Netcong may hold key to Mt. Olive’s tax problems NETCONG (9/8/05) – The mayor and council here may hold the key to neighboring Mount Olive’s serious real estate tax problems. They are studying whether it’s in their borough’s interest to be a "Good Samaritan." Full Story
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Democrats challenge Republicans: stop bashing; defend your records MORRISTOWN (9/8/05) – The two Democratic candidates in the 25th Legislative District today called on their opponents to put aside the “tired old political rhetoric and candidate bashing” and get down to discussing the issues that are important to the residents in the district and start defending their legislative voting records Full Story
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Forrester and Corzine agree to two debates TRENTON (9/7/05) - Even when it comes to scheduling debates for the candidates for governor it’s difficult to tell who’s ducking them, who’s procrastinating, who’s sparring and who’s just playing smart politics. Full Story
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GOP candidates for reelection Kick off their fall campaign MORRISTOWN (9/7/05) – Republican Assemblymen Michael Patrick Carroll and Richard A. Merkt kicked off their campaigns for reelection last night highlighting their platform issues laced with sharp criticism of ethics and reckless spending in the state government headed by Democrat Richard Codey. Full Story
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A monument remembering victims of explosions at Hercules dedicated ROXBURY (9/6/05) – It was a long time coming but a brother’s determination and dogged efforts came to fruition yesterday when officials here unveiled a memorial honoring victims killed in the Hercules Powder Company blast on September 12, 1940. Full Story
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Mount Olive Firefighters and Netcong mover heading for Golf Coast MOUNT OLIVE (9/06/05) – As usual, New Jersey residents can be counted on when they’re needed and Morris County is generally out front when it comes to that. Full Story
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Mt. Olive School Board resolves parking problem in time for opening MOUNT OLIVE (9/6/05) – Making arrangements for high school staff and students to get into and out of the high school during the $47 million construction and renovation project has been almost as difficult and time consuming as the planning and bidding process for the construction job. Full Story
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Mt. Olive and Roxbury Democrats really rockin’ MOUNT OLIVE (9/6/05) – The Democratic organizations in Mount Olive and Roxbury are jointly sponsoring a barbeque fundraiser on September 17 at Horseshoe Lake in Roxbury featuring the popular Jersey Shore rock quartet, “bliss.” The affair will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25, Students and Seniors, $10. Full Story
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Quirk Moving Company will take donated goods to Gulf victims NETCONG (9/05/05) – Quirk Moving Company at 34 Bank Street in Netcong is accepting donated items to bring to Katrina victims every day through Saturday. Items can be dropped off at the company between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The company’s phone number is (973) 347-4200 E. 24. Full Story
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Grand jury hands up indictments in cops’ poker gambling operation ROXBURY (8/31/05) – Police officers Sgt. Richard M. Winstock and Thomas J. Juskus were indicted by a Morris County grand jury yesterday on charges of maintaining a gambling resort, perjury and multiple counts of official misconduct in office between the dates of November 19th and April 30th of last year. Full Story
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Mount Olive Church to host 9/11 Remembrance Service MOUNT OLIVE (8/30/05) – A September 11th Memorial/Patriotic Service is being hosted by the Mountaintop Church on Naughright Road in Budd Lake on Sunday, September 11 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Full Story
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Dell and North First Avenue residents Signing a petition to regulate truck traffic ROXBURY (8/29/05) – Enough is enough. And, apparently, Donna Bovasso and her neighbors on North First and Dell Avenues agree that they’ve had it with the trucks. Full Story
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Morris County to hold 9/11 Remembrance Service MORRISTOWN (8/27/05) …..The Morris County Board of Freeholders will mark the fourth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center bombing with a remembrance service and candlelight vigil on Sunday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at the September 11 Memorial on West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany across from the Morris View Nursing Home. Full Story
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Borough Council looking ahead to next year’s tax picture NETCONG (8/26/05) –It’s a bit early to be talking about next year’s taxes but the governing body here isn’t letting any grass "grow under their feet" and they want residents to be fully prepared. Next year could be a tough year tax wise. Full Story
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Schrier defends $25 million surplus for maintaining AAA bond rating MORRISTOWN (8/26/05) – In response to requests from several municipalities in the county to "whack up" the $25 million surplus in this year’s budget, Morris County Freeholder Director Jack J. Schrier defended the freeholders action to retain the money saying a healthy surplus is keeps the county and the municipalities AAA bond rating. Full Story
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Flanders truck driver injured When cement truck overturns MOUNT OLIVE (8/26/05) – Raimundo Nueztavarez, 34, of Flanders is listed in "good" condition in Morristown Memorial Hospital where he is recovering from injuries suffered when his cement truck, filled with 10 cubic yards of concrete, overturned in Canfield Avenue in Mine Hill. He was air lifted to the hospital. Full Story
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Mt. Olive supports Highlands waiver for Rose House new residence MOUNT OLIVE (8/26/05) – The Township Council, in a resolution this week to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, threw its support to the Rose House plan to build an additional residence to house developmentally disabled workers. Full Story
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Despite dry spell, Netcong water holding up well NETCONG (8/26/05) – The use of water is being restricted in many Morris municipalities due to the long, dry hot spell this summer, but for the time being in Netcong. The town’s water utility has experienced a significant drop in water usage during the fast half of the year. Full Story
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Two independent Council candidates crowding the field in Mt. Olive MOUNT OLIVE (8/25/05) – Two more candidates jumped into the township council race here this week. Both are seeking four year terms. Full Story
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Mount Olive solons consider expurgating town’s web site MOUNT OLIVE (8/25/05) – Postings on the township’s web site has come under scrutiny of the Township Council after one of its members, Councilwoman Colleen Labow, complained that Mayor Richard DeLaRoche had used it to criticize statements she has made. Full Story
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Mount Olive exploring restricting Living areas for convicted pedophiles MOUNT OLIVE (8/24/05) – The governing body appears ready to tackle the difficult task of regulating where convicted sex offenders live in the township. Full Story
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Republican Council Candidates respond to Labow’s Charter Study proposal MOUNT OLIVE (8/24/05) – The Republican candidates for Township Council wasted no time responding to Councilwoman Colleen Labow and the Democratic Council candidates’ call for a charter study to determine if a "Strong Mayor" form of government was the best for the township. Full Story
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Mayor Sceusi asks Highlands Council For help in Christ Church law suit ROCKAWAY TWP. (8/24/05) – Mayor Louis Sceusi is appealing to Highlands Council Chairman John Weingart for assistance in fighting the discrimination law suit that Christ Church of Montclair has brought against himself and other township officials Full Story
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Christ Church buys 107 acre Agilent site ROCKAWAY TWP. (8/23/05) – Even though its application to build a so called mega church on the 107 acre site still hasn’t been approved by the township planning board, representatives of Christ Church of Montclair and Agilent Technologies went ahead yesterday and finalized the sale of the property. The details of the sale were not disclosed but since the Church disclosed its plan in December, 2004 the price quoted for the property has been $14 million and that has never been disputed. Full Story
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Rockaway officials want state funds for new ramp at Split Rock Reservoir ROCKAWAY TWP. (8/23/05) – When the NJ Department of Environmental Protection opened up the Split Rock Reservoir to public access it posed problems for the township and now Mayor Louis Sceusi is leading an effort requesting the State to help to pay the costs of maintaining it. Full Story
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Flanders bagel shop shut down by township health department MOUNT OLIVE (8/23/05) – Citing "total disregard" for even minimal sanitation requirements and repeated warnings about violations, the township’s health officer, Frank Wilpert, has, for the first time in his 10 year tenure, shut down a food vendor. Full Story
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Prosecutor’s Office maintains Roxbury cops were warned ROXBURY (8/23//05) – Morris County Prosecutor’s officials, in an emergency hearing in Superior Court yesterday, stated that Sgt. Richard M. Winstock and Officer Thomas J. Juskus were repeatedly warned before they opened their Fifth Avenue Club in Dover that allegedly hosted poker games was in violation of the law. Full Story
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Old municipal building/casino probably going to be razed soon MOUNT OLIVE (8/21/05) – It looks like there is little hope that the former municipal building/casino will survive another year despite the best efforts of Jim Smith, president of the Mount Olive Historical Society. Full Story
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Byram Planners still apprehensive About 1 Main Street development BYRAM TWP. (8/19/05) – After another public hearing that lasted more than three hours and listening to an impassioned plea from the developer’s counsel, the Planning Board last night postponed until at least September 1 making a decision on the long pending One Main Street application to build 16 homes in the Lake Mohawk area. Full Story
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Many local peace vigils and troop support rallies Held in support of and opposed to Cindy Sheehan ROCKAWAY (8/18/05) – Hundreds, perhaps thousands of local peace vigils in support of the vigil being held in Crawford, Texas by Cindy Sheehan were held across the country this week, perhaps around the world. Full Story
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St. Clare’s Hospital to take over ambulance duties for Mt. Arlington MOUNT ARLINGTON (8/18/05) – Mount Arlington has become the latest Morris County community to agree to turn over volunteer ambulance services to St. Clare’s Hospital in Dover. Full Story
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International Trade Center wants volunteers for ninth annual triathlon competition Sept. 17 MOUNT OLIVE (8/18/05) – The International Trade Center Alliance is enlisting volunteers from Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties to participate in the triathlon planned here for September 17. Full Story
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Mayor DeLaRoche urges Highlands Council to revize FTZ boundaries to aid development MOUNT OLIVE (8/17/05) – Mayor Richard DeLaRoche has requested the New Jersey Highlands Council to take whatever action it deems necessary to revise development boundaries for some 350,000 square feet of industrial property within the International Trade Zone. The action would have no immediate impact but could affect development in the future. Full Story
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Major Mt. Olive hotel wins property tax reduction; 11 other big ones lined up MOUNT OLIVE (8/17/05) - It’s a Mount Olive version of the "domino effect." First, BASF closed up shop here two years ago, there went about a third of the Wyndham Garden Hotel’s business causing it to file a successful tax appeal. Last year Givaudan Roure Corp., Toys-R-Us, Seiko Corp. and Deltronic Crystal Industries also negotiated successful tax reductions, some for more than two years. Full Story
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Salberg and Doty in cat fight over internet postings Rockaway Twp. (8/17/05) – The Christ Church of Montclair Planning Board controversy has spilled over into complaints by local opposition and support leaders against each other. Full Story
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$44 Million High School Addition is under way in Mount Olive MOUNT OLIVE (8/17/05) – "They’re out there digging right now," said a beaming Superintendent of Schools Rosalie Lamont in her office yesterday. She was referring to the start of construction of the $44 million addition and renovation of the Mount Olive High School. Full Story
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Christ Church continues to downsize proposed mega church in Rockaway Twp. ROCKAWAY TWP. (8/16/05) –Kenneth Gruskin of Springfield, the architect for Christ Church of Montclair, continued last night to detail for the Planning Board how the Church has downsized the proposed 5,000 member Church complex. Full Story
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Local cop accused of poker gambling asks Attorney General to take over case ROXBURY (8/12/05) – Police Officer Richard Winstock, one of two local police officers accused of running an illegal poker club in Dover earlier this year, is requesting the NJ Attorney General’s office to replace the Morris County prosecutor’s office in prosecuting the case. Full Story
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Mt. Olive’s library icon, Jane Israel is retiring and moving to Florida MOUNT OLIVE (8/11/05) – Jane Israel has lived a full life so far….town clerk, a councilwoman, library director…but closest to heart and a major lifetime goal has been her mission to help provide Mount Olive with a state of the art library…and that she has done. Thank you, Jane. Full Story
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Mount Olive lands $250,000 "COPS in School" grant MOUNT OLIVE (8/11/05) – Mount Olive is one of 15 communities across the country this year to receive a $250,000 COPS in School grant. The grant is to cover the cost of a School Resource Officer (SRO) who will be assigned to the schools for three years. The grant is a “matching” grant in which both the Board of Education and Township Council participate moderately in the financing. Full Story
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Mount Olive Council moves to Override the Library Board MOUNT OLIVE (8/10/05) Persistence apparently pays off. The Township Council, over the adamant objections of the township’s library director, Rita Hilbert, voted last night to have the township engineer develop a plan to install at least two more handicapped parking spaces closer to the entrance of the new library. Full Story
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Mount Olive Council finally votes to bid the new long awaited public works garage MOUNT OLIVE (8/10/05) – The Township Council is going ahead with plans to build a long discussed public works garage even though the cost may exceed the $1.9 million approved by voters in referendum last year Full Story
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Greenbaum and DeLaRoche tangle over use of town web site MOUNT OLIVE (8/10/05) – The Mayor and Council are at it again. This time over the use of the township’s website. Full Story
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Homeowners, outraged at tax bills, place "For Sale" signs on their homes ROCKAWAY TWP. (8/9/05) – Outraged homeowners along a street here have taken to placing "For Sale" signs in front of their homes to protest significant increases this year in their local real estate taxes. Full Story
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Four elementary schools in Mount Olive to participate in new "NJ After 3 Program " MOUNT OLIVE (8/5/05) – The Mount Olive Child Care and Learning Center, with funding from "New Jersey After 3," a private non profit corporation that funds after school education and training for New Jersey school children, will significantly expand its low cost program next month in four elementary schools in Mount Olive. Full Story
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Netcong Sports Club hosts monthly Sunday breakfasts NETCONG (8/4/05) – The Netcong Sports Club is the host for a country breakfast on the second Sunday of every month from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at their club, 5 Railroad Avenue. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and Taylor ham is the menu. The cost for adults is $5, seniors, $4; and children under 12, $3. |
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Lenape Valley H.S. opens planetarium to local civic and scouting groups STANHOPE (8/4/05) – The Lenape Valley Regional High School planetarium is available to local, civic, and scouting groups for after school presentations. For more information contact the planetarium director, John Scala at (972) 347-7600, E. 165 |
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Water restrictions go into effect in Mt. Olive as a precaution MOUNT OLIVE (8/3/05) – Mayor Richard DeLaRoche today announced that water restrictions would go into effect immediately for customers of the Carlton, Goldmine and Tinc municipal water systems. Full Story
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Christ Church amends law suit alleges bias against local officials ROCKAWAY TWP. (8/3/05) – Christ Church of Montclair, in an on-going battle with township officials to obtain approval of its plan to build a "mega church" campus here, yesterday announced it had amended its original discrimination complaint against local officials in Federal Court in Newark Full Story
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Rockaway Twp. officials being served with legal papers in Federal law suit ROCKAWAY TWP. (8/2/05) – Local officials, including Mayor Louis Sceusi and members of the township council, planning board and environmental commission, were being served legal papers this week in connection with a federal law suit filed last April in U.S. District Court in Newark. The discrimination law suit is being brought by Christ Church of Montclair which has had a zoning application before the Planning Board for over a year and a half. Full Story
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Township proclamations honor Jane Israel and Laura Szwak MOUNT OLIVE (7/27/05) – The Town Council adopted two proclamations last night honoring two long time community residents, both active in civic and volunteer activities. Full Story
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Mount Olive asks state to change BASF "environmentally sensitive" designation MOUNT OLIVE (7/27/05) – Township Council members generally agree that asking State of New Jersey assistance to find a tenant for its vacated BASF headquarters in the International Trade Zone is no panacea but "any port in a storm." Full Story
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Handicapped parking squabble drags on at Mount Olive library MOUNT OLIVE (7/27/05) – Responding to the ongoing complaints of a disabled township resident concerning inadequate parking for the handicapped at the new township library, the Town Council last night took the unprecedented action of asking Township Attorney John Dorsey to explore the legality of the township constructing additional parking spaces closer to the library building. Full Story
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Thunder finishes season In a blaze of glory MOUNT OLIVE (7/27/05) - The 11 year old boys Mount Olive Thunder finished its first year in a blaze of glory last week-end, winning the American League Championship in the First Annual Mount Olive Thunder Tournament at Turkey Brook. Mayor Richard De La Roche welcomed all the teams in the tournament which included club teams Morris County Select and Bergen Bombers as well as all star teams Union Panthers, Jefferson Patriots, and New Providence to the event. The mayor began the festivities by throwing out the first pitch. The event left a very positive image of Mount Olive for all who attended and the mayor said he would like to see this as an annual event. Full Story
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Christ Church revises size and scope of project ROCKAWAY TWP. (7/26/05) – Kenneth Gruskin of Springfield, the architect for Christ Church of Montclair, unveiled a revised downward size site plan for the Church at the Green Pond Road site. It was the 19th meeting the Planning Board has held on the 5,000 member Church’s application to build on the 107 acre former and now vacated Agilent Technologies site. Full Story
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Christ Church pastor's wife sponsors conference for women in Parsippany Hilton on August 4 ROCKAWAY TWP. (7/18/05) – It could well be Shades of things (to) (that may) come. A revealing press release from Christ Church of Montclair today announced having its second annual women’s conference next month at the Parsippany Hilton hotel, which if it does as well as last year will bring several hundred women to the meeting. The Church has had a running battle with township officials over a controversial proposal to build what ha been termed a "mega church" on the 107 acre former Agilent site on Green Pond Road. Full Story
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Netcong set to name developer for the train station development NETCONG (7/8/05) - The Borough Council has received proposals from four potential developers to redevelop the 12 acres surrounding the NJ Transit train station. Borough Administrator Marvin Joss said the governing body expects to announce one of them to be the developer at a special meeting on September 13. Full Story
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Planning Board member Chovanec recused from reviewing Christ Church Proposal ROCKAWAY TWP (6/21/05) – Joseph Chovanec, a recently appointed member of the Planning Board, apparently owns property within 200 feet of the Green Pond Road site where Christ Church of Montclair is proposing to build a mega church complex. He was appointed as an alternate member by Mayor Louis Sceusi. Full Story
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MOUNT OLIVE (6/13/05) – As of today NJ Highlands News will temporarily change its news coverage focus to concentrate on other types of news, i.e. contested elections, parks and recreation activities, school news, religion and press release sources. As soon as these are established and the systems are up and working we will return to regular news coverage of governing bodies, planning school and zoning boards. |
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“National Night Out” being planned by county police departments Aug. 2 ROCKAWAY TWP. (6/11/05) – The Morris County Park Police and the Morris County Park Commission will host the third Annual Night Out at the Mennen Arena on Hanover Avenue in Morris Township. Full Story
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Planning Board Attorney Dimon gives Christ Church a July 25 deadline ROCKAWAY TWP. (6/10/05) - Like the Energizer bunny, the Christ Church of Montclair hearings before the township planning board just keeps going and going and going… Full Story
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Open space
MOUNT OLIVE (6/10/05) – The 173 acre Silver Spring Manor tract on Flanders Drakestown Road near Turkey Brook Park will be preserved forever as "open space." Full Story
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County hazardous waste cleanup next Saturday MT. OLIVE (6/09/05) – Morris County residents may dispose of hazardous household waste, including electronic equipment, next Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morris County Firefighters and Police Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany. The program is sponsored by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority. Full Story
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Election
MOUNT OLIVE (6/8/05) – Both political parties will be running full slates of candidates in this general election campaign. At the outset it promises to be one of great interest. Full Story
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Mount Olive High School addition absolutely will be air conditioned MOUNT OLIVE (6/7/05) – A lot of things were clear at last night’s Board of Education work session, but the clearest thing of all is the new addition to the high school will absolutely be air conditioned. Full Story
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Byram conducting a talent search BYRAM (6/3/05) – The Byram Township Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Sussex-Warren Arts Foundation Inc., is conducting a talent search for people of all ages who feel they are talented…musicians, dancers, singers, jugglers, visual artists, and anything else. Full Story
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Mt. Olive joins BASF officials to find a buyer for vacated site MOUNT OLIVE (6/2/05) – A business occupant for the vacated BASF site in the International Trade Center is absolutely critical to the economy of the township. Everyone is in agreement on that. The mayor and Council also are in agreement that the township should do everything in its power to assist the company to find a suitable occupant. Full Story
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Roxbury voters should really understand candidates' position on "land use" issue ROXBURY (6/2/05) – In political campaigns sometimes an issue isn’t really “the issue” and sometimes candidates are painted with a brush that really belies their real position on an issue. Full Story
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Republicans and Democrats confusing their mantras ROCKAWAY TWP. (6/2/05) One has to salute the 1930’s Republican strategist who coined the phrase, “tax and spend liberal”. It’s been an effective mantra that has served GOP candidates well for more than 70 years, not only in national and state campaigns but in local ones as well. In most political campaigns Republicans label their Democratic opponents, “tax and spend liberals.” Full Story
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Roxbury library garden rededicated to former Mayor Tom Vickery and wife, Ethel ROXBURY (5/31/05) – The garden behind the public library was re-dedicated Sunday in honor of former Mayor Tom Vickery and his wife, Ethel. The garden originally had been named in honor of Ethel at the behest of the former mayor who died suddenly last June. Full Story
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Roxbury nurse going to Africa To assist in hospital there ROXBURY (5/31/05) - Julie Purkiss, a vivacious, outgoing 24 year old Morristown Memorial Hospital nurse, has resigned her position there to go to work for three months in a hospital in Zimbabwe. Full Story
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Farmer’s Market to re-open This summer in Netcong NETCONG (5/27/05) – The Farmers Market which enjoyed a successful run at the train station here last summer will re-open starting Jun 18. The market was run by two vendors, Alstede Farms of Chester and Ashley Farms of Flanders. Full Story
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Second thoughts emerge on Mt. Olive Child Care Center MOUNT OLIVE (5/27/05) – The Mount Olive Child Care and Learning Center’s plan to occupy the former township library….originally a “slam dunk” could be starting to lose support. Full Story
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Assemblyman Michael Carroll is known to “say it like it is” even when it means telling a child she will die from diabetes ROCKAWAY (5/27/05) Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll’s legislative career may well be sacrificed on the cross of stem cell research. Full Story
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Hopatcong School Board to appeal Council budget cuts to NJ Dept. of Ed. HOPATCONG (5/26/05) – The Board of Education, in a 6-1 vote yesterday, agreed to appeal the Borough Council’s $414,500 proposed cuts in its budget to the State Department of Education. The lone dissenting vote was cast by Clifford Lundin, who said he did not believe the appeal would be successful. Full Story
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Vote on embryonic stem cell research MORRISTOWN (5/26/05) – The two Republican congressmen representing districts in this region split on yesterday’s historic House of Representatives vote to lift the limitation on embryonic stem cell research. Full Story
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Mt. Olive school budget dilemma over average taxpayer to save $3.33 a month MOUNT OLIVE (5/24/05) - The bottom line is residential taxpayers, living in a home with an average assessment of $200,000, will pay about $3.33 a month less in school taxes in 2005-06 because of the $833,000 the township council shaved from the defeated school board budget. Full Story
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Super Garage Sale township residents are invited to participate BYRAM TWP. (5/24/05) - The Parks and Recreation Department will host a town-wide "Super Garage Sale" on Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5, rain or shine. Full Story
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Another myth blown: senior housing helps to keep real estate taxes down MT. OLIVE (5/24/05) – Demographer Leonard H. Elovitz had news for the Board of Education last night and it could be considered bad or good, depending on one’s point of view. Full Story
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Mt. Olive hires consultant To find business manager MOUNT OLIVE (5/19/05) – The Township Council accepted a recommendation this week from interim business administrator Bob Casey to hire New Jersey Professional Management Consultants to assist in finding and hiring a new business administrator. The fee is not to exceed $5,500. Casey works for the firm and is working part time in the township under an arrangement with the firm. Full Story
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Mt. Olive adopts fee ordinance For beach and recreation activities MOUNT OLIVE (5/19/05) – The Township Council, frustrated by what appears to be an impending significant tax increase opted earlier this week to do something none of them wanted to do… establish user fees for all recreation activities in town. A public hearing on the budget for 2005-06 is scheduled for June 14. Full Story
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Historical Society to present history of local rail station MT. ARLINGTON (5/19/05) – The Historical Society will meet on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Borough Hall to discuss the history of the Mount Arlington Rail Station at Rustic. Full Story
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Armed Forces Day at Picatinny to have "something for everyone" ROCKAWAY TWP. (5/19/05) – The first Armed Forces Day celebration since 9/11 will be held at the Picatinny Arsenal on Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The celebration promises “something for everyone,” including a military parade at 11 a.m., a “Fly Over” of the latest military aircraft by pilots in the NJ Air National Guard, and a Parachute Landing Team demonstration. Full Story
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Township library’s founder takes on Township Council MOUNT OLIVE (5/18/05) – Jane Israel, who has put most of her adult life into being the driving force behind the township having a library of which to be proud, of late has been finding herself and the library board under attack. Full Story
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Hopatcong school budget stalemate may go to County Superintendent HOPATCONG (5/17/05) – The borough’s governing body and members of the Board of Education faced off last night in a meeting that started out in a “spirit of cooperation” to reach a satisfactory compromise on a school district budget for 2005-06. Full Story
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Grants specialist Kathy Murphy seeks a second grant for old Baptist Church MOUNT OLIVE (5/13/05) - Kathy Murphy, the steadfast township grants coordinator, is again coming to the aid of the former Baptist Church on Flanders Drakestown Road with a grant application for $80,000 to make the now vacant building weatherproof. Full Story
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Dinner honoring Lou Terrezza at Budd Lake firehouse June 4 MOUNT OLIVE (5/13/05) - Lou Terrezza, the president of the Chamber of Commerce for the past three years, and who is generally involved in nearly every charitable effort that takes place in the township, will be honored at a dinner on June 4 in the Budd Lake fire house. Full Story
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Pam Miller Scholarship 5K Run To be held June 4 in Rockaway ROCKAWAY TWP. (5/13/05) - The second annual "5K Run" (a five kilometer race) honoring the memory of a popular Morris Hills High School student, Pamela Miller, who died without warning two years ago of an undetermined heart condition. The race will take place at 9 a.m. June 4 at Parks Lake near the Rockaway Twp./Rockaway Borough border. Full Story
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McEntee elected President of Mt. Olive Board of Ed MOUNT OLIVE (5/12/05) - Larry McEntee, an alumnus of the Mount Olive school system and a stalwart advocate of openness to the public and their participation, has been elected to head the board in the 2005-2006 school year. Full Story
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Mt. Olive H.S. Junior is a winner in League of Municipalities essay contest Mt. Olive (5/12/05) - Every year the NJ League of Municipalities sponsors an essay contest to encourage young people's interest in public service. The contest is a memorial to the memory of former long time Hawthorne Mayor Louis II and it's called the Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. This year, Tim Burkly, a Mount Olive High School junior was one of three winners from among 40 submissions. He was at the township council meeting this week with his family to accept a $1,000 check from Mayor Richard De La Roche. Full Story
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Resident input wanted by Environmental Commission MOUNT OLIVE (5/12/05) - The Township Environmental Commission is reaching out to residents for their input in updating and revising its 1988 Natural Resource Inventory. The commission will host a workshop on Monday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road. Full Story
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Lenape Valley Spanish Teacher Named “Governor School Teacher” BYRAM (5/12/05) – “Industrious, creative, passionate, and genuinely concerned for the welfare of children,” is the way her supervisor describes Jill Van Duyne, a Lenape Valley Regional High School Spanish teacher who is this year’s winner of the Governor School Recognition award. Full Story
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Rock garden kids built Wrecked by vandals MOUNT OLIVE (5/11/05) Sometime over the Mothers Day week-end vandals nearly destroyed an environmental pond built this time last year by students in the Chester M. Stephens Elementary School. Full Story
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Mayor Eskil "Skip" Danielson wins reelection in a landslide BYRAM (5/11/05) - On the same day officials from the State Department of Transportation told residents in a meeting here that a controversial widening of Route 206 through town was going ahead, Mayor Eskil "Skip" Danielson, the only member of the township's governing body supporting the project, won re-election over a "write in" opponent who has been a leader in opposing the project. Full Story
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Mt. Olive throws out bids for high school addition MOUNT OLIVE (5/10/05) – A disappointed Board of Education voted to reject all three bids contractors submitted to build an addition and make renovations to the high school. The bids were about $3 million more than anticipated by the board’s architect, The Prisco Group of Hopewell, but lower than the $46.9 million approved by voters in a March, 2004 referendum. Full Story
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Mt. Olive Council considering proposal for 260 senior moderate cost housing units MOUNT OLIVE (5/10/05) – The Township Council has received and is considering another proposal for a residential zoning change that would allow for construction of another major sub-division here, this one on the 230 acre Marveland Farms in the Flanders section of the township near the Chester border. Full Story
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Mount Olive H.S. Student Wins Finance Scholarship MT OLIVE (5/10/05) - The township's Finance Department has named Kelly Carlson this year's winner of its $500 scholarship. Kelly will receive the award at the high school's senior awards ceremony in June. Full Story
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Prosecutor's Office and local police smash an alleged prostitution ring ROCKAWAY TWP. (5/9/05) - Another week end, another sting led by Morris County Prosecutor Michael Rubbinaccio. Last week end a gambling ring in Dover allegedly run by two model Roxbury police officers was smashed and this week end an alleged prostitution ring involving 18, mostly New York suspects, was rounded up. Full Story
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Olson says his candidacy is all about "leadership" BYRAM TWP. (5/9/05) - Scott Olson, the write in candidate for mayor in tomorrow's election, in a statement today, said his candidacy is all about "leadership" in the township. Olson is running against incumbent Mayor Eskil "Skip" Danielson. Full Story
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Danielson takes offensive on record; charges opponent willfully distorts it BYRAM TWP. (5/9/05) - Mayor Eskil (Skip) Danielson, over the week-end before tomorrow's election, lashed out at his "write in" opponent, Scott Olson, for planning from the outset to run a last minute "write in" campaign for mayor "so he wouldn't have to defend his baseless allegations publicly." Full Story
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Political "grandstanding" in Mt. Olive? |
You must be kiddin. It couldn't happen MT. OLIVE (5/5/05) - As the deadline for adopting a municipal budget and striking a tax rate closes in, some members of the governing body here are really losing their cool over who's winning the hearts and minds of their constituents. The budget review has been on-going for the past four months and it will culminate Tuesday when the Township Council introduces the municipal budget for 2005-06. Full Story
Mt. Arlington School Board reorganizes |
Morgan and incumbents sworn to new terms MT. ARLINGTON (5/4/05) - The Board of Education was almost gleeful at their reorganization meeting last night…about the outcome of last month's election in which two incumbents were re-elected and that their 2005-06 budget had passed handily. Full Story
"Dirty Cops" in Roxbury? |
Hold on, Mr. Prosecutor ROXBURY (5/3/05) - Two Roxbury policemen, apparently with exemplary service records, have been arrested and stand accused by Morris County Prosecutor Michael M. Rubbinaccio of serious criminal charges involving illegal gambling. Full Story
Mayor Skip Danielson knew of |
"write in" opponent's intent BYRAM TWP. (5/4/05) - On April 18, Mayor Eskil (Skip) Danielson, in a response to rumors of a possible "write in" election challenge, issued a public statement confirming that he had filed for re-election and no one had filed to run against him by the deadline date for filing. Full Story
Scott Olson announces write in campaign |
To oppose Mayor Eskil "Skip" Danielson BYRAM TWP. (5/3/05) - With just one week to go in the township local government election, Scott Olson, a community activist and co-founder of the North Byram Concerned Citizens web site newsletter, has announced he will be a write in candidate opposing incumbent Mayor Eskil (Skip) Danielson who has held the office since November, 2003. Full Story
Christ Church hearings to continue |
despite the filing of federal law suit ROCKAWAY TWP. (5/3/05) – The old saw about a good defense being the best offense was probably the reason Planning Board Attorney William Dimin last night tore into representatives of Christ Church of Montclair. Full Story
New Jersey Farm Bureau chief |
calling for tax on Highlands water CHESTER (4/29/05) – Richard Nieuwenhuis wouldn’t hold much sway in Hudson, Middlesex or Essex Counties, but when he speaks in Warren County politicians listen…. and they listen in Hunterdon, Monmouth, Ocean and any other county that has a large number of farms and farmers. Full Story
Mt. Olive hosts water resources group |
members from nine towns participate MOUNT OLIVE (4/29/05) – The Raritan Highlands Compact, a group of nine towns in the Upper Raritan watershed area organized to address common issues. to protect water resources in northern part of the state, met yesterday at the municipal complex on Flanders-Drakestown Road. Twenty seven members from nine municipalities were at the meeting. Mayor Richard De La Roche is one of the founding members. Full Story
Morgan bests Knapp by just one vote |
in Mt. Arlington School Board recount MT. ARLINGTON (4/28/05) – Winning is always better than losing but losing by one vote is a real heartbreaker. Full Story
Mt. Olive appoints committee |
to trim school board budget MOUNT OLIVE (4/28/05) – The Town Council has opted for what is probably a politically safer and a more objective way of reviewing the Board of Education’s 2005-06 budget which was defeated 1,414 to 1,152 by voters on April 19. Full Story
Chester Stevens School 3rd graders |
interview Mt. Olive town officials MOUNT OLIVE (4/28/05) – For the second year the children in the Chester Stephens School third grade today interviewed town officials, headed by Mayor Richard De La Roche, about the work they do in the community. Full Story
A trip through the Milky Way |
and lunch on Mars BYRAM TWP. (4/28/05) - Tired of working in the yard? Bored with the same old Saturday morning cartoons? How about a trip through the Milky Way and lunch on Mars for a change of pace? Full Story
Roxbury Twp. School Board |
Re-organizes on positive note ROXBURY TWP. (4/27/05) – Optimism reigned supreme at last night’s reorganization meeting of the Board of Education. Full Story
Rockaway Twp. to ask Church |
to drop its discrimination suit ROCKAWAY TWP. (4/26/05) – Has Rockaway Township blinked in its eyeball to eyeball showdown with Montclair based Christ Church? Full Story
Mayoral recall effort falls short |
Sponsors site bad weather, lack of help MOUNT OLIVE (4/26/05) – The much hyped recall movement of Mayor Richard De la Roche ended in ignominious defeat yesterday. Full Story
Mount Olive mayor loses |
removal of Dorsey appeal MOUNT OLIVE (4/25/05) – Mount Olive Mayor Richard De la Roche got some bad news along with good news yesterday. The good news was that the effort to recall him had failed. Full Story
Netcong’s train station redevelopment plan |
May very well have hit its first obstacle NETCONG (4/22/05) – “The best laid plans of mice and men.” This phrase came to mind this week when the enthusiasm borough officials have been expressing about the redevelopment of the 12 acre train station site met with its first snag. Full Story
Chabad Center preparing to expand facilities
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ROCKAWAY TWP. (4/22/05) – The Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey, a Jewish community here that follows the Lubavitch tradition, is about to take a giant step forward. Full Story
Rep. Frelinghuysen to start |
service academy selections MORRISTOWN (4/21/05) – Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11) will host an Academy Night” on May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Montville High School for students interested in attending any of the military service academies. Full Story
Mayor De la Roche fires back |
debunks employee “morale” charge MOUNT OLIVE (4/19/05) - For nearly 16 months Mayor Richard De la Roche has sat standoffish at the far end of the governing body’s dais while political opponents on the Council from his own Democratic party as well as the Republicans pummeled him for just about anything that goes wrong in the township. He seems almost aloof, seldom responds, and even then, quietly. Full Story
Volunteers in Mt. Olive |
celebrate eighth Earth Day MOUNT OLIVE (4/18/05) - Turkey Brook Park was buzzing with activity yesterday as scout troops, high school students and residents joined the township in its eighth annual Earth Day celebration. Earth Day is sponsored each year by the mayor, department of public works employees and members of the Pride Committee in a Spring Clean up” campaign. Participants were issued gloves, bags and other essential clean up materials paid for from the township’s clean community’s funds. Full Story
Christ Church files suit |
against Rockaway Twp. ROCKAWAY TWP. (4/17/05) – The shoe has finally dropped. Not too many people were surprised yesterday when Christ Church of Montclair filed suit in Federal Court against the township and many township officials for allegedly violating laws that protect their religious freedom and their institution’s right to build a place of worship. The suit also is demanding monetary compensation and is seeking to have a zoning ordinance recently passed by the Township Council that impacts the Church’s plan set aside. A Church spokesman said the amount of compensation has yet to be determined. Full Story
STRAY DOG ALERT
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MOUNT OLIVE (4/16/05) – Residents in the Mine Hill Road and Reservoir area of Mount Olive Township are urged to be on the look out for a stray dog that has been seen wandering the reservoir section off Mine Hill Road. Full Story
Netcong officials mulling the creation |
of another residential area off Allen Street NETCONG (4/15/05) – The Planning Board has joined the Borough Council to determine whether a 10 acre industrial area off Allen Street meets the legal criteria for designation as “an area in need of redevelopment.” Full Story
Roxbury school budget up but not as much as most
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ROXBURY (4/15/05) – The Board of Education has proposed a $60.6 million budget for this year, $40.7 million of which would be raised by local taxes. If approved, it would mean a tax increase of $280 for the owner of an average home. The assessed valuation of the average home here is $202,000. Full Story
Inventor Visits Byram Classroom
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BYRAM TWP.(04/15/05) - Some Byram students were challenged to use their imaginations this month after receiving a visit from an inventor. Full Story
Graphic Arts Program Expands Scope
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BYRAM TWP. (04/14/05) - The Graphic Arts Club at Byram Intermediate School iscalling for new participants. The extra curricular program open to all students grades 5-8. Full Story
Two incumbents face two challengers in School election
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ROCKAWAY TWP. (4/13/05) – Board of Education President Frank Giarratano and incumbent, Lynn Oller, who was appointed to the board to fill an unexpired term just nine months ago, see the search for a new superintendent to replace Vincent Grippo who died last November as one of the board’s most important immediate challenges. Full Story
Three sitting members and three challengers |
Vie for three seats on Roxbury School Board ROXBURY TWP (4/12/05) – Incumbents Patricia Miller, Edward Hill and Joseph Perfetti are facing three challengers, Joseph Stuby, Maureen Castriotta and Deborah Kleinsorgen for three three year terms on the Board of Education in the April 19 election. Stuby is a former board member and Castriotta is making her fifth run for the board. Full Story
Mt. Olive Election shaping up |
to be a donnybrook for control MOUNT OLIVE (4/12/05) – Five Republicans, three of them incumbents, will be competing in the June primary election for four, four year council seat nominations in the November election. There also is a two year unexpired term to be filled. Full Story
Urgo going it alone in Roxbury primary
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ROXBURY (4/9/05) – “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” goes a thoughtful saying. And scorned she was. Full Story
Vituperative but no bare knuckles marks |
early Mt. Arlington School Board Debate MT ARLINGTON (4/8/05) – Seven clearly committed and highly qualified candidates for three seats on the Board of Education “debated” their decidedly different views last night before a quietly respectful audience of about 100 residents. Full Story
Mt. Olive Construction Code Official |
quits on short notice – A significant loss MT. OLIVE (4/07/05) – Interim Business Administrator Robert Casey stunned Council members yesterday with his announcement that Russell Brown, the highly respected township’s construction code official has resigned effective April 21 to take the same job in Roxbury Township. Full Story
Rockaway Twp. Mayor questioning |
numbers in Christ Church site plan ROCKAWAY TWP. (4/7/05) – Mayor Louis Sceusi, who also is a member of the township planning board, has raised the issue of discrepancies in the site plan application being presented to the planning board by Christ Church of Montclair. Full Story
Morris Area Girl Scout Council |
now planning summer day camp MENDHAM (4/7/05) - The Morris Area Girl Scout Council is registering applicants for summer camp at the Jockey Hollow Day Camp in Mendham Township. Full Story
Senior housing in Mt. Olive |
Receives $7.4 million grant MOUNT OLIVE (4/6/05) – The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development announced yesterday that a $7.4 million grant has been awarded to the Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey to add another 50 apartments for seniors to the existing Mount Olive Manor in the Flanders section of Mount Olive. Full Story
Morris County plans to purchase |
Old Mount Hope Methodist Church ROCKAWAY TWP. (4/5/05) – The Morris County Park Commission has announced plans to purchase the historic, but dilapidated 140 year old Mount Hope Methodist Church, closed, unused and allowed to deteriorate for more than 20 years. Full Story
Township to mark Tenth annual Earth Day
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MOUNT OLIVE (4//5/05) – The tenth annual Earth Day program, organized every year by the Mount Olive Pride Committee, will be held once again at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at various locations throughout the township. Full Story
Recall time ticking away
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MOUNT OLIVE (4/5/05) – Time seems to be running out for the leaders of the recall effort here to oust Mayor Richard DeLaRoche. The movement needs the signatures of 3,656 registered voters and they have, by the latest count, only 2,500. The deadline for collecting signatures is April 26 to have a special mayoral election in July Full Story
It’s time to “circle the wagons” |
in support of Picatinny Arsenal ROCKAWAY TWP. (4/5/05) – Community leaders in the region where more than 4,300 employees at Picatinny Arsenal live are starting to “circle the wagons” in anticipation of the fifth round of base closings scheduled to begin next month. Full Story
Christ Church of Montclair |
still presenting its case ROCKAWAY TWP. (4/5/05) – The transportation planner hired by Christ Church of Montclair conceded last night that traffic on Green Pond Road could be significantly increased if the Church’s controversial proposal to build a mega church complex on the 107 acre site of the former Agilent Technologies is approved. Full Story
Mt.Olive Finance Department |
offering a finance scholarship MOUNT OLIVE (4/5/05) – The Township Finance Department has established a $500 scholarship contest for Mount Olive High School seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. Full Story
Tickets available for Yankees/Mets games
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MOUNT OLIVE (4/5/05) – The Mount Olive Junior Baseball and Softball Association will host four trips to Yankee and Shea Stadiums this season for Yankee and Mets games. Full Story
Modest school budget increase |
gets Byram school board approval BYRAM TWP. (4/1/05) – Stung by voter rejection of their budget last year the Board of Education this year is presenting a budget with a very moderate tax increase, just $4.50 per month per $100,000 assessed valuation. Full Story
School budget to be presented to the public
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ROCKAWAY BORO (4/1/05) – The Board of Education will present a $6,742,060 budget to the public for approval on April 19. The budget is $114,218 higher than last year’s $6,627,842. Full Story
Stanhope School Board adopts budget |
Up .0378 per $100 assessed valuation STANHOPE (3/31/05) The public seems satisfied with this year’s $5,091,047 Board of Education budget. That was the perception of those who attended the public hearing last Tuesday night in the Valley Road School. Full Story
Byram Board of Education selects |
Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award recipents BYRAM (3/28/05) - The Byram Township Board of Education has officially acknowledged Maureen Lentine, kindergarten teacher, and James Sheehan, eighth grade social studies teacher, as the district’s recipients of the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award. Full Story
Forthright Council President Greenbaum |
to run in GOP Council Primary Election MOUNT OLIVE (3/27/05) – It looks like the old municipal building on Route 46 that was declared too dangerous to remain standing two years ago will be with us for at least another year. Full Story
Old municipal building eyesore on Route 46 |
to be in place for at least another year MOUNT OLIVE (3/27/05) – It looks like the old municipal building on Route 46 that was declared too dangerous to remain standing two years ago will be with us for at least another year. Full Story
Mount Olive Governing Body |
working together on budget? MOUNT OLIVE (3/28/05) - It's interesting to watch the Township Council and the administration of Mayor Richard DeLaRoche goring each other's ox as they try to come to grips with what could be a 17 point tax increase in this year's municipal budget. Full Story
Hopatcong school budget |
may increase 20 tax points HOPATCONG (3/25/05) – The Hopatcong School District this year is where most school districts will be next year, according to Business Administrator Theresa Sierchio. And, it’s not at all pleasant. Full Story
Fund raiser hockey game |
features “Devils” Alumnai MT. ARLINGTON (3/25/05) – A team of local hockey players are paying $250 each to take on a “NJ Devils Alumnai” team this Saturday in an exhibition game to raise funds for 8-year-old boy stricken with cancer. Full Story
Mt. Olive wants police checks for youth volunteers |
but an extremely tight budget makes it difficult MOUNT OLIVE (3/24/05) – Police background checks for recreation coaches and volunteers appear to be shelved for this year unless the township recreation committees can come up with less costly recommendations. Full Story
School Board presents modest increase budget
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ROCKAWAY TWP. (3/24/05) – The Board of Education, at an uneventful public hearing last night adopted a $41.53 million budget, up about 982,000 over last year. Full Story
Succasunna “Good Samaritan” teacher |
killed trying to break up bar room brawl ROXBURY (3/24/05) – Scott Winfield, a Roxbury High School graduate who was hired last month as a physical education teacher in the Burnet Middle School in Union Township, was fatally injured early Sunday morning when he and three friends came across a brawl outside a bar in New Brunswick and tried to break it up. Full Story
Dorsey cleared of wrongdoing |
in Mount Olive recall campaign MOUNT OLIVE (3/23/05) – Township Attorney John Dorsey, accused of funneling third party contributions to the on-going recall campaign of Mayor Richard DeLaRoche, has been cleared of any wrong doing by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Full Story
Christ Church traffic consultant |
says congestion no worse than Agilent ROCKAWAY TWP. (3/23/05) – A Schoor dePalma traffic consultant, Karl Pehnke, hired by Christ Church of Montclair to testify in its behalf concerning its planning board application to build a mega church complex on Green Pond Road here did what he was paid to do, according to most of the 85 residents who came to last night’s meeting. He minimized the traffic impact church activities would cause and spoke of changes that could be made in traffic patterns that would make it manageable. Full Story
Stanhope hopes to recreate small town America
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STANHOPE (03/22/05) - A group of residents met last week to brainstorm ideas to accomplish the goal a renaissance of the "downtown" area. Full Story
Netcong Council shaves budget |
to ensure lower tax increase NETCONG (03/21/05) – The governing body led by Mayor Nicholas Pompillio and Borough Administrator Marvin Joss, with sharpened pencils, cut another $58,350 from the proposed 2005-06 budget reducing what would have been an 11 point increase down to a 7.8 point increase. Full Story
Public Works Garage showdown |
at Tuesday night’s council meeting MOUNT OLIVE (3/21/05) – The controversy over the size and cost of the proposed new township public works garage seems to go on and on and on. Full Story
Night lights at Russ Nagle Field |
back on Council radar screen MOUNT OLIVE (3/20/05) – The current differences among neighborhood residents about night lights at Russ Nagle Field in Flanders Park took on a new dimension last week when, at a work session meeting of the Township Council, “light proponents” accused members of dodging a decision that has opponents as well as proponents by expanding the discussion to include all township owned athletic fields. Full Story
Second appeals court upholds ex-Roxbury |
wrestling coach’s youth assault conviction ROXBURY (3/19/05) – A former Roxbury High School volunteer wrestling coach’s simple assault conviction against a high school youth was upheld by a state appeals court on Friday. Full Story
Byram resident crowned "Mr. LVR"
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BYRAM (03/18/05) - There is a Miss Byram, and Miss Tri-County and even a Queen of the Fair, but what about the guys? Lenape Valley regional High School filled the bill on Feb. 16. Ronald Chicken of Byram, was crowned "Mr. LVR" by a panel of eight judges. Full Story
Council’s action called unconstitutional
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ROCKAWAY TWP. (3/16/05) – The big question when the Planning Board again takes up the Christ Church of Montclair application to build a mega-church here on Monday evening is whether or not the applicant is going to bring a discrimination law suit against the township. Full Story
School Board vows support for budget increases
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MOUNT OLIVE (3/15/05) – The township’s success as a desirable place to live is taking its toll in the form of increased costs to live here. Full Story
Local Karate students bring home the gold
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BYRAM (03/15/05) - They came, they fought, they punched and kicked. In the end, they became champions. Students from the American Isshinryu Academy in Stanhope, competed in the New Jersey Amateur Athletic Union NJ State Qualifier Karate Championships in Hawthorne on March 13, that brought in hundreds of competitors. Full Story
Byram announces Teacher of The Year |
BYRAM-(3/14/2005) The Byram School District has announced Byram Teacher
of the Year. Christine Muenzen, World Language teacher, is the 2005/2006
choice. Muenzen has been recognized in the Byram community for her
optimistic personality, her engaging instructional style and her love
of children. Full Story
Sports gear being collected for soliders in Iraq |
ROCKAWAY (3/14/05) – Ed McClain and his son, Ed Jr. are collecting sports equipment to send to troops stationed in Iraq. Full Story
Byram Parents scrambling to find day care. |
Local facility closing end of this month BYRAM (3/13/05) – Parents of about 40 pre school children enrolled in the Building Blocks of Learning Child Care Center on Route 206 in Byram, were shocked, and many of them angry, when they learned that the center was closing the end of this month. Full Story
Netcong train station to be redeveloped
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NETCONG (3/13/05) – Construction in the Planned Redevelopment Train Station Area could start as early as the Spring next year, according to Planning Consultant Ken Bowers. Full Story
Local students look at the creation |
of the United States of America BYRAM - (3/13/05) Karen Freund’s fifth grade class is taking a look back in time. The class has begun a unit of study that tells the story of the creation of the United States of America, the new nation that resulted from the Revolutionary Way. Freund hopes the study will teach her students to have a, "better awareness and appreciation of the tremendous amount of thought that went into our Constitution by our Founding Fathers." Full Story
Ray and Judy’s Book Store |
back in business after fire ROCKAWAY TWP. (3/13/05) – It’s often said about living in a small, tight knit community. “Your neighbors are your family.” Full Story
Byram Students Are Put To The Test
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BYRAM - (3/12/05) It was all about the numbers at Byram Intermediate School in February. The New Jersey Math League Contest took place on at the school Tuesday, February 15. Students in grades seven and eight participated to see who could answer the most math questions correctly. Full Story
Lifelong residents running for Borough Council
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NETCONG (3/12/05) – The first two candidates, and probably the only ones who will file petitions to run for the Borough Council, are both Republicans, lifelong residents of the borough, longtime firemen and they will run as a team. They also say they share a love for the borough of Netcong. Full Story
Both final candidates withdraw for school |
superintendent’s post ROCKAWAY TWP. (3/11/05) - The two candidates most favored for the superintendent of Schools job, after a considerable search, have decided they weren’t interested after all. Full Story
Life changing accident inspires |
one mom to help others ROXBURY (3/13/05) – In the moment when Tara Smith, an athletic mother of three children and a third place finisher among women in a Lake Hopatcong triathlon took a header from her racing bike two and a half years ago her life would be changed forever, but not in a way she and her family thought. Full Story
Roxbury to introduce budget |
with nominal increase ROXBURY (3/11/05) – The Township Council is prepared to introduce the 2005 local government budget at its next Council meeting. After more than a month of crunching numbers it appears that local government spending will be $22,193,437 up about $1 million and taxes for the average homeowner will be up about $78. Full Story
Roxbury School board mulling “flat budget” |
including severe cuts in staff and athletics ROXBURY (3/11/05) – Dennis Mack, the township’s superintendent of schools hired just last week, has presented the Board of Education a proposed $60.6 million budget which could involve drastic staff cuts, curtailing school athletic programs and increasing class sizes. A Public hearing will be held March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Eisenhower Middle School. Full Story
Council working to avoid tax and water rate increases
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NETCONG (3/11/05) – Borough officials will be working the rest of this month trying to find cost savings before introducing the budget to reduce what appears will be significant increases in both the municipal budget and water rates. Full Story
Two year wait ends for woman. |
She receives a “perfect heart” MOUNT OLIVE (3/11/05) – Janine Quick, a 26 year old mother of three, is off the life support apparatus that has kept her alive for more than two years, living now with a donated heart. Full Story
Two Mount Olive Councilmen |
drop out of Council race MOUNT OLIVE (3/10/05) – With just about a month to go before the primary filing day the political campaign for control of the governing body already is heating up. Full Story
Council waiting to review |
background check ordinance MOUNT OLIVE (3/10/05) – When the Township Council meets next week it is expected to re-visit the issue of police checks for volunteers in youth programs. At present a recreation department committee is reviewing the ordinance that was rejected at the last meeting of the Township Council. Full Story
Council waiting to review |
background check ordinance MOUNT OLIVE (3/10/05) – There will be no Mount Olive Day celebration this year because of lack of funds and scheduling conflicts. Full Story
Some volunteer First Aid Squad service |
may be contracted to a local hospital MOUNT OLIVE (3/10/05) – Like in a lot of suburban communities Mount Olive is seeing the proud tradition of first aid squads going the way of many resident volunteer commitments. Full Story
Council President Greenbaum and business |
administrator Casey tangle over “independent” review of garage plans MOUNT OLIVE (3/10/05) –The perception is members of the Township Council, particularly its president, have significant reservations about Interim Business Administrator Bob Casey’s judgment in evaluating plans for the proposed public works garage. Full Story
Byram Township Schools Announces 2005 |
Superintendent Roundtable Award Recipient  BYRAM
(3/7/05) - Every year, an outstanding graduate of the
eighth grade class is selected by the Byram Township School
staff to receive the Superintendent's Roundtable
Award in Byram. This year, the staff announced, Michael
Schilling, as the recipient for this year's award.
Full Story
Mayor urges high school seniors to compete |
in League of Municipalities essay contest MOUNT OLIVE (3/2/05) - Mayor Richard DeLaRoche today urged seniors in the high school to give serious consideration to competing for he State League of Municipalities Scholarships. Full Story
Body of elderly Village Green |
woman found dead in the snow MOUNT OLIVE (3/2/05) - The Morris County Prosecutor's Office is awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of the death of a 70-year-old resident of the Village Green apartment complex off Route 46 in Budd Lake. Full Story
DeLaRoche continues drive |
to curb local government spending MOUNT OLIVE (3/2/05) - Mayor Richard DeLaRoche sees this year as a year of serious challenge to pare down municipal expenses by consolidating functions where appropriate and to make maximum use of existing personnel. Full Story
Rockaway Twp. passes zoning ordinance |
amid threats of a law suit by Christ Church ROCKAWAY TWP. (3/2/05) - Fourteen months of skirmishing between the township and representatives of Christ Church of Montclair became confrontational last night when the Council passed an ordinance that would require Church representatives to significantly altar their plans to build what has been dubbed a "mega" church in the township. Full Story
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