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Relay for Life walkers raise more than $100,000

Montville Township residents came together June 12 - 13 to join the fight against cancer during the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Montville Township High School. The event raised more than $100,000. Here, cancer survivors, dressed in purple shirts, make their way around the track, as supporters clap and wave.

GroupM: Interactive Overtakes Newspaper Ad Spending

Interactive media will represent nearly one of every five dollars spent by marketers on media in the U.S. next year, according to estimates released Wednesday by WPP's GroupM unit, the largest buyer of media in the world. The agency holding company's new global ad spending forecast predicts interactive media, primarily online, will represent 17% of the U.S. advertising marketplace in 2010, up from 15.4% in 2009, and making.

That makes interactive the third largest medium in the U.S., behind television's 44.2% share, and magazine's 18.4% share of 2010 advertising budgets. According to GroupM's estimates, interactive media will overtake newspaper's U.S. advertising share this year. Newspapers, which had a 14.8% share of U.S. ad spending in 2008, will fall to a 13.6% share this year, and a 12.4% share next year. Interactive media had a 13.9% share in 2008.

Montville Real Estate Transfers

141 Ridge Dr # 185, Chin Wong, $428500 (Walter Olson)
159 Pine Brook Road, Raymond Failla, Kelly Failla, $450000 (Chan Han)

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Montville losing 5 veteran educators

The K-12 district will begin the 2009-10 school year by conducting a search for a new schools chief and absorbing key losses of veteran educators who helped propel Montville schools to the state's top rankings.

Schools Superintendent Gary Bowen will follow Montville High School principal Fred D'Antoni and district supervisors Sandra Alon, Madelyn Wechsler and Sal Lagattuta out the door by year's end.

All five recently announced their plans to retire via letters sent to the district, school board president Jon Alin said. Alon, Wechsler, Lagattuta and D'Antoni will leave effective Aug. 31, while Bowen — the superintendent since 2006 — tendered his resignation for Dec. 31.

The trio of supervisors making a simultaneous departure in addition to the superintendent and principal, will be discussed at a special school board meeting on June 30, Alin said.

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Democrats in Montville shut out of meeting place

Club says it will sue township.

The township's Democratic Club has been shut out of its monthly meeting place for refusing to comply with an ordinance that requires all organizations using municipal property to annually submit their financial information.

The township informed the organization last week that its failure to comply with the rule would prohibit its further use of the Senior House on Main Road, where the club has held meetings for the past several years.

But the club has refused to submit its fiscal documents, citing a belief that the ordinance is unconstitutional, and members say they plan to sue the township on those grounds.

Of the 28 organizations the currently use municipal property, the Democratic Club was the only group that did not submit 2008 data by the mandated June 12 deadline, said chief financial officer Frances Vanderhoof.

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Top Students From St. Pius X School in Montville Are Recognized for Academic Excellence

Connor McHale (6th grade) and Salvatore Lobiondo III (5th grade), both students from Montville, were recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).

Connor McHale and Salvatore Lobiondo III were invited to this awards ceremony sponsored by CTY (www.cty.jhu.edu) based on an exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to second through eighth grade Talent Search participants. Second through sixth graders took the SCAT, an above-level test scaled for younger students, and/or the STB (Spatial Test Battery)

SPONSORS WANTED FOR TRICKY TRAY TO HELP THE ANIMALS

 June, 2009 - Starting now, PASS (the Parsippany Animal Supporters Society) will be accepting donations from sponsors for our 7th Annual Tricky Tray event to be held on October 23rd.

 

The funds raised from this very special and fun evening will support the various programs which enable PASS to continue our focus on animal welfare issues including medical care as well as spay and neuter service for the homeless animals in our community and surrounding neighborhoods.  Your help will make this event a success.

 

The Tricky Tray Event is your chance to applaud and support the important work being done by PASS that is having a real and tangible impact on the lives of so many animals.  Below is a list of suggested opportunities for sponsorship support, and we hope you will be a supporter of this special event.

           

  A Gift Basket (values can range from $50 to $200)

  Various items that can be added to other baskets

  Gift Certificates

  Monetary Donations

  Ticket(s) to a sports event, theatre, travel/ vacation vouchers, tours, dinners, etc.

 

Please call us at 973-402-PETS box 4 or send an email to info@pass4pets.org, regarding your sponsorship interest, please put “Tricky Tray” in the subject line.

 

Or visit us at www.pass4pets.org and click on the Activities page and select Events.

From Ashes of the Star-Ledger, NewJerseyNewsroom.com Rises

On a cold winter’s day, Jan. 25, 2009, NewJerseyNewsroom.com was founded when over 40 journalists came together at the Montclair Public Library and decided to create a news site — unlike any other — to address the growing journalism void. All we possessed was determination, experience and vision.  This is journalism not funded by or beholden to corporations or wealthy individuals. We aim for a balanced, insightful take on the news and our goal is to provide a fresh, independent voice.

The majority of our founding journalists spent decades at The Star-Ledger of Newark. Combined, our experience adds up to over 1,000 years. We have won every award and distinction from the Pulitzer Prize to the New Jersey Press Association Journalist of the Year. Our contributing writers, driven by passion and purpose, contribute as volunteers who believe in the cause. Their experiences are impressive, and without them we would fail. Download Arwady Letter

St. Pius X School Principal Honored

On Sunday, June 7, 2009, Sister June Morrissey, Principal of St. Pius X School in Montville, was awarded the prestigious VIVERE CHRISTUS EST Medal.  Bestowed by the Bishop of the Paterson Diocese, Arthur Serratelli, the title of the honor translates as, “For to me, living is Christ".

Among the accolades which accompanied Sister June’s recommendation for the award are the following words: Sister June has served for twelve years as the Principal of our Catholic School with inspired leadership.  She is tireless in her commitment and care for her faculty and students.  Sister June is involved in all aspects of Parish Ministry and lives an exemplary life of service and commitment to Christian values.  Kindness, loyalty, respect and dedication are only a handful of her defining qualities.”

St. Pius X School, located at 24 Changebridge Road in Montville,is a co-educational Catholic School (grades PK3 – 8) which welcomes students of all faiths.  Named as a “Star School” in the Paterson Diocese for academic excellence and parental involvement, St. Pius X offers a full day kindergarten, before school/aftercare, nutritious hot lunches, music, art, Spanish, and many cultural programs.  The school is currently accepting applications for September.  Please call 973-335-1253 for more information or to schedule a private tour.

12 students to compete at National History Day

Montville, West Morris Central head to Maryland. 

Interviewing former Congressman Charlie Wilson about the Iran-Contra crisis might seem daunting for a high school student, but West Morris Central junior Jason Vespoli needed the legislator's perspective for a documentary.

Researching Abigail Adams gave Allison Hartley insight into the 18th-century first lady, but a trip to the Quincy Historical Society in Massachusetts allowed the Montville sophomore to take a picture to create a monologue prop.

Going beyond the books was the objective in those projects and others created by many Montville and West Morris Central students -- a dozen of whom will compete in College Park, Md., next month as Morris County's representatives in the National History Day competition.

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Lowe's Approved at GI Auto Site

On June 3, 2009, at the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, a Use Application and Site Plan was approved on the existing GI Auto site (Old Bloomfield Ave. & Route 46 West) for the future development of a Lowe's Home Improvement Store (137,933 square feet) and Garden Center (31,179 square feet).  As part of this approval, the Board also approved an additional retail building (48,000 square feet) that will be limited to three tenants.  In an effort to ensure smart development, the Board has imposed numerous conditions that will require the developers to obtain approvals from other local committees and boards, as well as many County, State, and Federal agencies.  Preliminary estimates anticipate that if all outstanding approvals are received, the project will take two to three years to complete after all conditions have been met.
 An artist's rendition of the completed site is available for your information.

See "Montville Lowe's project advances" in Star Ledger.

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INVITATION TO THE WOMEN OF MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

The GFWC Montville Township Women’s Club invites women age 18 and up to become a member of this prestigious civic organization.  The Club is dedicated to community involvement for active promotion of non-partisan nonsectarian, civic, cultural, educational and social activities.  

 

Throughout the year members are involved in various activities including Arbor Day, Recycling, town clean-up, annual town-wide garage sale, comfort pillows and turbans for cancer patients, scholarships, fund raisers, food for the food pantry.  The MTWC funds many local nonprofit charities in the area each year. 

 

This year, we are proud to announce our support of Montville First Aid Squad, Montville Pet Parents, and Master Gardeners Program.  The Club arranged to obtain refurbished laptop computers that were given to servicemen from Montville who were being deployed to Iraq.

 

We encourage you to become a member.  Please telephone Rene Chirico, Membership Chairperson at 973-668-1004 if you would like to become a member. Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at Montville Senior House, 356 Route 202 (Main Road, Montville at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you in September!

Montville Township Public Library announces Summer programs

Long term care – The Baby Boomers are retiring and it’s time for GenX to think seriously about their elder years too. Long term care planning should be an essential part of every individual’s plan for the future. Hear all about the new laws and benefits offered by the Obama Administration. Thursday, July 9th in the Pio Costa Auditorium at 7 PM.

America’s favorite clown, Ronald McDonald will be appearing at Montville Twp Public Library on Monday, July 13^th at 10:30 AM.

Folk rock with Patrick Fitzsimmons – Hear an original artist who is influenced by Bob Dylan, Bob Weir, Roger McGuinn, Cat Stephens and James Taylor. July 16 at 7 PM in the Pio Costa Auditorium.

Township Responds to "Open Letter"

Truscha, 

I just wanted to address 2 items in your open letter.

One, I am not aware of any organization being exempted from supplying the requested information. 

Secondly, the Constitution does protect the right to peaceably assemble, and your organization is free to do so.  It does not give you the right to assemble in a municipal facility if you do not follow procedure. 

Frank Bastone, Montville Township Administrator

________________________________________________________________________

From:Truscha, Quatrone [mailto:xxxxxx@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 5:27 PM
To: Jim Sandham; Deb Nielson; Tim Braden; Art Daughtry; Jean Bader; Frank Bastone
Subject: OPEN LETTER TO THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE 

An open letter to Montville Township Committee:

As the President of the Montville Democratic Club I received a letter from the township requesting a financial statement. The request had a copy of ordinance 2009-4 attached which requires any organization using township property for any reason to supply financial statements to the township.

First, I am not an attorney, so I can't say for sure whether this ordinance is Constitutional or not. And I am willing to concede that it was passed with the best intentions. But what I won't concede is that it was given the proper amount of thought, discussion, and analysis that any ordinance should get, especially when Constitutional rights are at stake.

N.J. honors Montville school's character education program

Robert R. Lazar Middle School was one of three schools in New Jersey recently honored by the state Department of Education for a program that promotes diversity and equity among staff and students through tolerance and respect.

Lazar, which has approximately 1,045 students in sixth through eighth grades, was specifically honored forits nationally recognized character education program at the DOE's annual One Step Beyond conference.

The annual event, which commemorates the work of the late Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe, an educator who served on the New Jersey State boards of education and higher education, celebrates teachers who work to change perceptions and create opportunities for young people.

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Montville firm serves businesses' I.T. needs

Bill Billand started the business in 1993. The firm, located in the Pine Brook section of Montville, now has approximately 350 customers in northern New Jersey, Manhattan and eastern Pennsylvania.

Specialty: "We implement, monitor, and repair voice and data networks for mid-size customers. For some companies, we are their whole IT department,'' Billand said. "We build a piece of equipment in our lab and, when we install it at the site, it's simply a matter of plugging in.''
MOBILE TECHNICAL SERVICES, AT A GLANCE:
Address of business: 70 Old Bloomfield Ave., Pine Brook section of Montville
Type of business: Technical services firm
Principal: Bill Billand
Staff size: Six
Telephone number: 800-735-1235

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Join Family and Friends of Gary T. Steele on July 14

The Family and Friends of Gary T. Steele Independent for Governor ’09 invite you to join us as we officially celebrate Gary’s position on the ballot.

Please join us on Tuesday July 14, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for “Lite Fare” and presentation of Gary’s official platform and objectives.

Piccolo’s Restaurant

174 Kinnelon Road

Kinnelon, NJ 07045

RSVP by July 10, 2009 to 973-575-0505 Ticket Price $100  

Gary T Steele for Governor – 170 Changebridge Rd, Montville, NJ 07045

PASS Meeting to be held on July 14th

The next PASS meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at the Parsippany Library on Halsey Road promptly at 7pm.  This is a general meeting, open to the public and we invite all interested in local animal welfare to attend. 

 

For more information on the all upcoming PASS Events, see the attached Download PASS E NEWS 6-15

Dr. Pallay spoke at News Conference for Paid Vacation Act of 2009

Arnold I. Pallay co-owner and medical director of Changebridge Medical Associates, Montville, N.J. provided vacation-related health facts during a news conference at which Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL) introduced the Paid Vacation Act of 2009. The event was held on the Cannon House Office Building Terrace in Washington , D.C. , on May 21, 2009. The proposed bill would make paid vacations mandatory. Pictured left to right: Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL); simple living advocate Wanda Urbanska,  Take Back Your Time executive director John de Graaf, professor and social scientist Bill Doherty, Dr. Pallay, journalist Joe Robinson and economist John Schmitt.

Whether people support the bill or not, the health benefits of taking a vacation are indisputable. For example, health studies have shown that regular vacations can reduce the rates of heart disease and depression by nearly half.  Dr. Pallay offers his employees generous vacation time, takes family vacations and advises his patients to do the same.

Hearts of Hope benefit at Red Barn on July 15

An Invitation to our Friends Near and Far. Please support our first annual charitable event "Dinner with a Heart..." For as little as $10.00, you can sponsor gifts for four families. Join us for dinner or send your tax deductible contribution to benefit Hearts of Hope,Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm at The Red Barn Restaurant, 446 Main Road, Towaco, NJ.

The Red Barn will contribute a portion of sales that evening to our community service program Hearts of Hope. Your additional contribution will insure caring and compassionate care to those in need. On-line giving is available by visiting www.OurHeartsofHope.org.

Hearts of Hope Have a Meal...Paint a Heart.  Heart painting will take place outside the restaurant all evening. All hearts painted will be distributed to someone in need this summer. Download RedBarnJuly2009 for a printable flyer.

Meet Other Book Readers in Morris County on July 15!

Sit down, relax, have some coffee or a light dinner and enjoy interesting discussions on a wide variety of books with other Morris County locals! We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at The Atlanta Bread Company (in Kohl’s Shopping Center), 1711 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

This month we will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wed., July 15 to discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

See the full event details at http://www.meetup.com/Morris-County-Book-Club/

Bader Easily Wins Democratic Primary

Democratic incumbent Jean Bader easily defeated newcomer Truscha Quatrone in Tuesday's primary, and won the right to defend her three-year seat on the township committee and a possible third consecutive term.  Bader, a longtime township resident who operates a family-owned farm in Pine Brook, received 232 votes to Quatrone's 154 votes, township officials said. The results did not include absentee ballots.  

Bader will face Republican Donald Kostka for the one open seat in November.  See Daily Record and related article.