Category Archives: Morris County

Denville, Morris County

Opioid Crisis Presentation by MCPO on 8/15

Denville Police Department
Wednesday August 1st, 2018 :: 11:42 a.m. EDT

Community

Opioid Crisis Presentation by MCPO on 8/15

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is pleased to announce the hosting of “The Opioid Crisis: Engaging the Community” as the second event under New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s “21-County, 21st Century Community Policing Project”. The “21/21 Community Policing Project” was implemented in 2018 with the goal of building better relationships between law enforcement and the communities in which they serve. Every county prosecutor’s office in New Jersey will host a community outreach event once a quarter. For the first quarter, the theme of the program was “Officer Involved Shootings”, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office hosted a successful event at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. The theme for the second quarter’s program is “The Opioid Crisis”.

This event will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Christ Church in Rockaway Township. The presentation will run from 7:00pm through 9:00pm, but the doors will be open at 6:00pm so those in attendance can visit the various informational tables setup by service providers throughout the venue. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is partnering with Christ Church, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and Morris Center for Addiction Recovery Education & Success (CARES) to host this event. In addition to Vance Johnson, former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion, the speakers for the night will include Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, and Morris County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Bradford Seabury. A panel discussion will follow the speakers.

The evening will begin with welcoming remarks from Lead Pastor David Ireland and Prosecutor Knapp. Following their remarks, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury will present his “Opiates 101” program, which explains the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic, and details the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s strategy against addiction. Vance Johnson will follow CAP Seabury’s presentation with his own inspirational talk about his personal experiences fighting substance abuse disorder. Following the two presentations, there will be a panel discussion comprised of Sheriff James Gannon, Lead Pastor David Ireland, Assistant U.S. Attorney Erica Liu, Barbara Kauffman of Morris CARES, and Jim Curtin of Daytop with the goal of sharing differing perspectives on the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic, as well as how each respective group is working together to make a difference in Morris County. The audience will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the panel following their discussion.

Prosecutor Knapp stated, “The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is extremely excited to partner with several community organizations on this critically important topic. We are thrilled to have Vance Johnson, who is a dynamic and inspirational speaker to present his story of recovery”.

This is a free event and all are encouraged to attend. If you are attending, please register at http://christchurchusa.org/summit/

Address/Location
Denville Police Department
1 St Marys Pl
Denville, NJ 07834

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-627-4900

 

 

Morris County, New Jersey

#MorrisCty – The Raptor Trust

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Have you ever been to the Raptor Trust?  My daughter had an internship here and it is a fantastic day trip!

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The Raptor Trust is a result of one man’s long-time interest in nature and, particularly, birds of prey. Len Soucy first became interested in hawks after a visit to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, Pennsylvania, in the fall of 1964. From that time on he has had a passionate concern for the well-being of raptors. His concern was well founded, for prior to the passage of the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1972, there was no legal protection for hawks and owls. In the ecological “dark ages,” raptors (and most other predators) were viewed as vermin, bad and vicious killers, and they were regularly destroyed with impunity.

Many states, including New Jersey, actually placed bounties on some birds of prey. And although there were many raptor advocates like Soucy, there were precious few people, and almost no facilities, that provided care to injured and orphaned predatory birds.  In 1968 Soucy bought a home on 14 acres of property in Millington, N.J.

TheRaptorTrust.org
1390 White Bridge Rd
Millington, NJ 07946
(908) 647-2353
info@theraptortrust.org

Want to speed up the composting time? Bring in the experts!

 Composting Worms and European Night Crawlers

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Morris County, Morristown

#MorrisCty – Wow! Flash Back!

 

Adam Ant

Mayo Performing Arts Center
100 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
Friday, Jul 20, 2018
08:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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973-539-0345
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One of the seminal figures of the British New Wave era, Adam Ant (“Goody Two Shows,” “Strip,” “Dog Eat Dog,” “Antmusic”) performs an evening of hits, B-sides, rarities and more.

Oh darn, I get to post this video! ::singing along::

Morris County

#MorrisCty – Butterfly Gardening

Butterfly Gardening by Jane Hurwitz

Butterfly Gardening by Jane Hurwitz

 

Join author of Butterfly Gardening Jane Hurwitz, and learn how to create a vibrant garden habitat that fosters butterflies. Following Jane’s talk, enjoy a walk with Sharon Wander, President of NABA, to see what butterflies we can discover. A book sale and signing follows the lecture. This program is eligible for 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’S and is co-sponsored by The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

  • Date:
    Saturday, July 28
  • Time:
    10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Location:

    The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 Hanover Ave, Morris Township.

  • Cost:
    $20 per person.
  • Contact:
    Preregistration is required. To register, 973.326.7601.
Morris County

#MorrisCty – Morris County Community Garden Open Gates Weekend

 

Morris County Community Garden Open Gates Weekend

Morris County Community Garden Open Gates Weekend

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Discover the beauty and diversity of Morris County’s Community Gardens through the people, plants, and planting techniques that make gardens thrive. Tour the many gardens, discover how to start one in your town, and learn more about growing your own food. Enjoy food tastings and demonstrations offered at the various gardens. This event is rain or shine and is co-sponsored by The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

  • Date:
    Saturday, July 14—Sunday, July 15
  • Time:
    9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Location:

    Community Gardens throughout Morris County. Click here to learn more.

  • Cost:
    FREE.
  • Contact:
    Visit arboretumfriends.org for more information.

Denville, Morris County

Major Denville Highway Intersection Project Information Center Set for July 18

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Major Denville Highway Intersection Project Information Center Set for July 18

Posted Thursday, July 5th, 2018

Focus of Project is Convergence of Routes 80, 46 and 53 in Denville

The state Department of Transportation will hold a Public Information Center on Wednesday evening, July 18, in Denville to inform local residents, public officials and the business community about a planned Route 53, Route 46 and I-80 connected intersection improvement project in Denville planned to start in 2022.NJ DOT logo

The public meeting will be held at the Denville Municipal Building, 1 St. Mary’s Place, Denville, N.J. 07834 from 6-to-8 p.m.

Participants will have an opportunity to review exhibits of the proposed project, ask questions, and discuss any concerns with the NJ DOT staff.

According to NJ DOT, the proposed Route 46 eastbound, I-80 westbound, and Route 53 southbound upgrades will improve the safety and traffic flow at the busy convergence of the three roadways.

Preliminary engineering and final design is scheduled for 2019-2022, with construction anticipated to start in 2022.

For more information, contact NJ DOT regional manager Anthony Sytko at 609-530-5041 or anthony.sytko@dot.nj.gov

Morris County

#MorrisCty – The Morris Music Men are Going to Maryland!

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Who are the The Morris Music Men??? They are an award-winning a cappella choral group made up of over 50 members ranging in age from 23 to 89, all with one thing in common: an irresistible urge to sing and “Make People Happy!” And they do! They are not only talented; but, are entertaining!

As Morris County’s representative in the Barbershop Harmony Society, The Morris Music Men are the fastest growing chapter in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The Morris Music Men have also been named the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Northeast Division AA Champions for 2017.

Members of The Morris Music Men will be at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD this weekend.

Morris Music Men singing Just a Gigolo at Drew University

Eat your heart out David Lee Roth!!!

I have this one Looping on my system now. It is my favorite:

Want to join them? Tryouts are in July!

Morris County

#Morris County – It’s A Butterfly Bonanza !

Butterfly Bonanza!

Butterfly Bonanza

 

Celebrate the beauty and importance of New Jersey’s butterflies and other important pollinators. Packed with excitement, entertainment, and education for all ages, this event showcases how pollinators contribute to the natural world. Enjoy a guided ‘Bug Safari’ tour of the butterfly garden, fun games, themed crafts and activities, live music, and so much more!

  • Date:
    Saturday, June 9
  • Time:
    12 noon – 4 p.m.
  • Location:

    Pyramid Mountain, 472 Boonton Avenue, Montville Township. (Intersection of Mars Court and Boonton Avenue)

  • Cost:
    $4 per adult, $3 per child age 3 & up. FREE per child age 2 & under.
  • Contact:
    973.334.3130.
Morris County

#MorrisCty Jobs

Morris County, NJ

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / Paramedic

The Morris County Office of Emergency Management – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently accepting applications for certified and experienced Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and/or Paramedics to join our EMS team.

The EMT/Paramedic will be responsible for leading, directing, and participating in the delivery of Basic Life Support (BLS) and working in partnership with Advanced Life Support (ALS) teams in a pre-hospital setting. Ideal candidates will remain calm under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions while dealing with emergency situations.

Candidates should have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Candidates should have the ability to multi-task and have proficient keyboard entry skills. Bilingual applicants are highly desirable.

EMS selection process:

  1. Eligibility Verification – Application, resume, certification/document submission.
  2. Possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and meet the eligibility requirements for the Emergency Medical Technician job specification as outlined by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
  3. Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
  4. Qualifying applicants will be contacted to complete the Morris County OEM/EMS Realistic Job Preview along with the written examination, physical assessment, and EMS-BLS multiple-station scenario-based practical examination testing date.
  5. Successful completion of the above will provide applicants with an opportunity to participate in the interview process.

Note: Applicants who possess a higher level of certification such as Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic, or Mobile Intensive Care Registered Nurse Certification, issued by the New Jersey Department of Health, are considered to have met the EMT certification requirement listed above.

Position requires graduation from HS or equivalent, New Jersey residency, willingness to work shifts on a rotating basis including holidays and weekends, prior experience in 911 EMS response, and completion of a criminal background check. All candidates must successfully complete all aspects of the hiring process.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience and certifications within the range of $18.00 – $22.95 per hour.

Please fill out our online employment form to apply.