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Montville woman among coaches in online weight-loss contest

  Montville resident Kathy Lindert, a certified hypnocounselor has been selected as one of the coaches of Face Off USA's Weight Loss Challenge, an online contest for those looking to compete and lose weight at the same time.

Sponsored by OmniHealth Professionals in Oakland, the contest runs from April 1 to July 1, and benefits Project Ladybug, a non-profit organization based at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson. Created by Dina Manzo, star of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," Project Ladybug provides funding for seriously ill children who are being treated for cancer and other life-threatening diseases, according to its Web site.

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NEW JERSEY TAXPAYERS COALITION RELEASES ITS PROPOALS FOR 2011 FISCAL REFORM

Randolph, NJ - March 15, 2010 - With the latest looming fiscal crisis the New Jersey Taxpayers Alliance, a collection of business and civic organizations, today releases its proposals to address the immediate and future fiscal reforms necessary to put New Jersey back on a path for growth and in the interim, survival.  Admittedly the proposals will impose sacrifice but given the alternatives they are reasonable and justified if New Jersey is to reverse its precarious current financial straits.  

Popular sledding spot is deemed to be too dangerous

Camp Dawson is home to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, soccer, lacrosse and football, played on two lighted synthetic turf fields. And until recently, it was also one of the most popular spots in Montville for sledding.

Now, however, the township has banned any downhill activities on the property – sledding, tobogganing, coasting or even sliding to the bottom on a one-horse open sleigh – at least throughout this season.

According to Montville’s recreation director Maryann Witty, whose tenure goes back 33 years, Dawson was a summer camp owned previously by the Newark YMCA. It was purchased by the township about 10 years ago through the Green Acres program.

For a year or two, the camp site lay dormant, then athletic fields were installed, and all the while, kids where sledding down the hill whenever enough of the fluffy white stuff fell.

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Chinese New Year Performance at St. Pius X

Jubilant shouts of “hao!” rang through St. Pius X School on February 23 during a Chinese New Year performance by acrobats from Dance China New York.  The St. Pius students eagerly implemented their fresh knowledge that “hao,” the Chinese word for “good,” may be combined with applause -- similar to the use of “bravo” -- to express excitement about a cultural performance. 

Senator Pennacchio Appears on WMBC-TV to Discuss the NJ Budget, Property Taxes and Healthcare

Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Morris/Passaic) recently appeared on Hometown on WMBC-TV with host Matt Fitzpatrick to discuss a variety of New Jersey issues, including the state budget, property taxes and healthcare.

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Montville Chamber to hold 47th Annual Banquet & Awards on March 20

The Montville Chamber will hold its 47th Annual Awards Banquet at the Knoll “East” Country Club in Parsippany on Saturday, March 20th, 2010. Come support your community leaders as we recognize those businesses, organizations and individuals who make Montville Township and better place to live and work. Cost is $70 per person, which includes cocktail hour with open bar, dinner, entertainment, dancing and door prizes. RSVP BY MARCH 12

The 2009 Awardees are:
Business Person of the Year - Michael Karlan
Citizen of the Year - Robert (Bob) Gannon
Beautification Award - Ronald Soussa, Montville Office Plaza
Public Service Award - Vincent Sacco
Public Safety Award - Letitia Huffstutler
Silver Service Award - Maida Avallone
Organization of the Year - Montville Township First Aid Squad

Contact the Chamber Office at (973) 263-3310 for more information or download the attached.  Download Chamber Awards.

Employment Opportunity: Municipal Court Judge

Municipal Court Judge – The Township of Montville is seeking qualified candidates for part-time Municipal Court Judge following the sudden resignation of the embattled Seth Davenport.  

Minimum qualifications: NJ resident having practiced law for at least 5 years – applications due March 15, 2010.  Interviews will be conducted on April 6, 2010 with selection process completed on April 13, 2010. Successful candidate will be required to attend the “New Judges Orientation Seminar" to be scheduled the latter half of April, 2010. 

Submit application/resume to Gertrude Atkinson, Township Clerk, 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045.

March 23 - Important Township Committee Meeting

Dear Neighbor,

On March 9^th the township committee introduced a new ordinance 2010-11.

The ordinance is to give a 3% salary increase to township employees for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.  Effectively 12% increase in four years.  Because the 2009 raise was not given it will be retroactive in 2010 making this years increase 6%.

In these very hard economic times can Montville Township afford this expense?  We are facing very deep cuts from the state already announced.

We are facing a new tax levy to make up for the short fall from the state. 

Please attend the township Committee on March 23^rd (8:00 PM; 195 Changebridge Road) to express your views regarding the employee salary raises.

Thank You,  Truscha Quatrone

UPDATE:

For the sake of accuracy, the ordinance in question is for employees covered by the White Collar union contract. 

Frank Bastone, Township Administrator

Montville Township Public Library announces new programs

A Musical Tribute to Ethel Merman – As the star of classical music comedies like Anything Goes, Annie Get Your Gun and Gypsy, Ethel Merman was a vivacious and powerful performer who could mesmerize audiences and critics alike. On Sunday, March 21st at 1:30pm in the Pio Costa Auditorium, the women of The Traveling Stage Company bring Ethel Merman to you, live and in person, in this musical adventure through her life.

 

Exploring Art Workshop with the Children’s Department Amy Resnikoff of the Montville Township Public Library’s Children’s Department will explore the art of Edgar Degas with 4th, 5th and 6th graders on Monday, March 22nd at 4:00pm.  Montville Township Public Library – Fourth, fifth and sixth graders attending January’s Exploring Art Workshop will spend the afternoon of March 22nd learning about Impressionist master Edgar Degas, who was prolific in mediums such as painting, sculpture, pastels and drawing. Learn about Degas’ work and create a piece of pastel art yourself at our workshop! Please register for the workshop by phone (973-402-0900) or at the Children’s Department desk.

Animal Planet Star joins PASS to Help Homeless Animals

PASS (Parsippany Animal Supporters Society) was excited to welcome celebrity David Leon, the Canine Carpenter from Animal Planet’s “Underdog to Wonderdog” to our event on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Monster Mini Golf.  It was a great day enjoyed by supporters, friends and families taking a break from shoveling snow for some indoor “glow in the dark” fun with friendly monsters.

David, a Parsippany resident, dropped by to show his support for PASS and our efforts to help area shelters and rescue groups place unwanted animals in caring homes. 

PASS also focuses on helping to reduce pet overpopulation and the unnecessary euthanasia of healthy animals in Morris County as well as dedicated to improving animal welfare by providing education on animal issues for the general public.  To learn more about PASS, please visit us at www.pass4pets.org or call 973-402-7387, Box #4.

Pictured above: Cheryl Redding (Event Coordinator & PASS Volunteer) and David Leon from Animal Planet