121 Diamond Spring Road
Denville, NJ 07834
Phone:
973.627.6555
The Township of Denville is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a part-time Assistant Records Clerk in the Police Department
Salary: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour, up to 27 hours weekly
General Job Duties:
Minimum Job Requirements:
Requests for consideration must be submitted in writing to the Administrator’s Office on or before November 26th at 4:00 P.M.
The Township of Denville is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified employees will be given full consideration.
Comedic star Ed Wynn, the voice of the Mad Hatter in Disney’s 1951
Alice in Wonderland, is born Isaiah Edwin Leopold in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Known for his distinct giggly wavering voice, Wynn portrayed Uncle Albert
in Disney’s 1964 live-action musical Mary Poppins and Mr. Hofstedder, the watch jeweler in the 1965
Did you know, there is a fun joke in this scene. During this laugh scene Bert (Dick Van Dyke) says, “I once knew a man with a wooden leg named Smith.” Uncle Albert (Ed Wynn) says: “Really? What was the name of his other leg?”
At Disney’s Frontierland, in the “Waiting Room” queue area of the Frontierland Staion of the WDW Railroad, there is a shelf which contains unclaimed luggage. Among the items is an antique wooden leg, with the name “Smith” written on it. This is a clear reference to this Wooden-Leg-Named-Smith joke from Mary Poppins.
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Posted Thursday, November 8th, 2018
Hopelessness is Not a Chosen Lifestyle
In 20-degree weather, they are cold and alone, wrapped up in their past and a damp blanket.
This Veterans Day, All Veterans Alliance is seeking donations of gently used backpacks, $5 or specific supplies, which will be assembled into severe weather survival kits to help our homeless warriors fight yet another battle — winter’s bitter cold.
Donations requested:
Donations may be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the following locations:
Donations can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and noon on Monday, Nov. 12, at the All Veterans Memorial at Turkey Brook Park, 30 Flanders Road, in the Budd Lake section of Mount Olive.
Donations can also be picked up by calling 973.479.4959. For more information, visit allveteransmemorial.org.
Posted Thursday, November 8th, 2018
Board of Freeholders Briefed on Grants Totaling $1.93 Million From Voter-Approved Fund
Morris County’s Open Space Trust Fund Committee has recommended funding five 2018 open space preservation projects at a cost of $1.93 million and totaling 47 acres located in five Morris County towns to the Morris County Board of Freeholders.
Included are projects in Boonton, Denville, Mendham Township, Morris Plains, and Roxbury.
This Leddell Preserve tract in Mendham Township will be preserved and added to Lewis Morris County Park
They range from a 1.42-acre tract next to a new housing development in Morris Plains to a nearly 18-acre expansion of Lewis Morris County Park in Mendham Township, through a preservation project spearheaded by the nonprofit New Jersey Conservation Foundation.
The freeholders, who received the recommendations yesterday, will make their formal decision on the grant recommendations at the county governing board’s Monday, Nov. 19 meeting in Morristown. The county governing board traditionally has accepted the recommendations of the committee.
Funding for the recommended projects would come from the voter approved county preservation trust fund, generated by a special county tax. That money also is used for farmland and historic preservation, county parkland acquisition, trail construction, and the purchase of residential properties prone to flooding.
Former Morris Township Mayor Rick Watson, who chairs the 15-member committee, presented the recommendations to the freeholder board during its work session in Morristown Wednesday afternoon. The recommended awards range from $10,000 to $805,000.
Freeholder Christine Myers
“The committee thanks the freeholders for recognizing the need for continued public support for this program, and understanding the need for towns to be able to preserve land for active and passive recreation and environmental protection,’’ said Watson. “Many of these projects could not be done without County support.’’
“This Freeholder Board, as those who have preceded us for the last several decades, fully understands that our high quality of life in Morris County is directly connected to the preservation of open space, farmland and historic sites,’’ said Deputy Freeholder Director Christine Myers. “These open space grants, which have been strongly endorsed by our residents, finance the creation of parks, connect trails, offer recreational opportunities for residents, and ensure that we have green spaces in each of our towns as great places to think or play.’’
A portion of the county’s Open Space Tax, which this year is 7/8ths of 1 cent per $100 of assessed property value, is used to fund open space preservation. Any of the 39 municipalities in the county and qualified charitable conservancies are eligible to apply for project funding.
The Open Space grant program has helped preserve 12,495 acres in 36 of the county’s 39 towns since the awarding of grants started in 1994. Morris County voters approved the program in November 1992.
For a details on each project, plus a locator map and photos, visit:https://planning.morriscountynj.gov/divisions/prestrust/openspace/
The following is a snapshot of recommended projects:
The Phlanderosa tract in Boonton was once owned by the Phlan family
Plahnderosa Property – Boonton
This property is located in the southeastern portion of town at the Montville border, immediately adjacent to municipally owned and preserved Veteran’s Memorial Park. The wooded property contains a pond and two tributaries of the Rockaway River. Acquisition would preserve water quality, expand resource-based recreational opportunities in this area of the town and significantly expand the adjacent preserved parkland.
The town proposes passive recreation for the tract, including path and trail connections. The land was originally owned by the Plahn family.
Portion of the wooded Knuth-Diocese property in Denville
Knuth-Diocese Property — Denville
This level property is located at the intersection of Hill and Cooper Roads. The Knuth Farm site, funded with the assistance of county open space dollars, is located directly east of the site. Denville plans passive recreation for the property, with the possibility of the expansion of the existing active recreational facilities on Knuth Farm in the future.
Photo of a section of the Leddell tract in Mendham Township
Lewis Morris County Park—Leddell Preserve Addition
These properties are located on Leddell Road, between Jockey Hollow and the New Jersey Brigade area of the national park, south of Tempe Wick Road and Leddell Pond. The acquisition is Phase II of a preservation initiative from 2008 that added 70 acres of parkland that surrounds the project to Lewis Morris County Park, which is the first park established by the Morris County Park Commission.
The upland forest on the property will protect the water quality of the Passaic River headwaters, a Category 1 tributary of the Great Swamp watershed. The property will be owned and managed by the Park Commission, upon acquisition.
Open space to be preserved in Morris Plains
Malapardis and Johnson Road Open Space – Morris Plains
This lot is located at the corner of Malapardis and Johnson Road and is heavily wooded. It provides wildlife habitat and water recharge to the nearby wells owned by the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, located just to the east of Johnson Road.
The land is directly south of Vreeland Pond and a 197-unit apartment complex known as Signature Place.
Righter Road property in Ledgewood section of Roxbury
Righter Road Greenway – Roxbury Township
Located south of the intersection of Commerce Boulevard and Righter Road, this densely wooded property consists largely of wetlands. It is a key parcel to facilitate the Righter Road Greenway, which is designed to connect the West Morris Greenway with the Ledgewood Historic District, including parks, schools and commerce along the way.
A trail through the property would permit safe pedestrian passage to Righter Road, a narrow busy street with no sidewalks.
SOGO IS HIRING HOSTS/HOSTESSES
FOR INFO CALL
(973)784-4981— Sogo Hibachi (@SogoHibachi) November 7, 2018
Sogo Hibachi House
248 US Highway 46 West
Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: 973.784.4981
Fax: 973.784.4981
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
All Ages.
Receive a map at the Haggerty Education Center, and explore the gardens looking for original scarecrow creations created by families, schools, scouts, organizations, and more. Search for Gary the Gardener,’ the silly Lampshade Sisters, and more!
Saturday, October 20 – Sunday, November 18.
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 Hanover Ave, Morris Township.
Grades 1 – 4.
Spend a day off from school learning about our furry friends, mammals. Games, crafts, hiking, LIVE animals, and activities make for a fun way to learn.
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township.
Grades 1 – 4.
On a day off from school, spend time with nature’s giants. Look at changing leaves, view plant cells in a microscope, make a leaf portrait, take a hike to find as many leaf shapes as you can, and much more. Dress for the weather, and bring a nut-free lunch.
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 Hanover Ave, Morris Township.
****** SOLD OUT ******Ages 6 – 13
Hungry for fun during the NJEA break? Cook a full meal on the hearth, and learn about food production and the importance of nutrition in the early 1800s.
Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown.
The perfect fall family tradition! Make delicious, homemade apple cider using an old-fashioned, hand-cranked cider press, and learn fun facts about the amazing apple. Best of all, enjoy the fruits of your labor, and sample the fresh cider.
Saturdays & Sundays: October 28, November 10, 11, 24 & 25
Great Swamp OEC, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township.
Join us as we welcome Professor Tom Ombrello, Willowwood’s Superintendent of Horticulture, John Beirne, Dr. Neil Hendrickson, and Author William Bryant Logan for a multi-faceted look at the critical members of our ecosystem, trees. Learn about the roles trees have played throughout history, important information on pests and diseases threatening the landscapes, the intimate relationship between trees and people, and so much more. Please bring a bag lunch.
This program is sponsored by The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township.
Experience a historic farm-style Thanksgiving holiday! Help prep dinner at the farmer’s house, enjoy a leisurely wagon ride, and visit the friendly farm animals. Speak with a historical reenactor, and honor U.S military personnel and veterans during a special program recognizing the 100th anniversary of U.S. involvement in WWI.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township.
All Ages.
Gotta Catch ‘Em All! Learn how to draw legendary Pokémon creatures, and compare them to the wild animals of the Great Swamp. Discover their unique adaptations and abilities to survive.
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township.
Ages 16 & Up.
Experience the phenomenon known as ‘ghost hunting,’ led by Island Paranormal Society, a group of experts with over 20 years of paranormal experience. Join an investigation of the historic 1790s Vail House while learning the different methods and equipment used to contact, confront, and communicate with the other side.
Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown.
Ages 18 & Up.
Get moving after the holiday weekend with an early morning walk on the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center trails.
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township.
A candy lover’s dream, now in its 27th year! Marvel at the creativity and skill displayed at this festive and charming exhibit featuring 150+ edible masterpieces crafted by local schools, scout troops, and families. With past creations from Hogwarts, to enchanted gardens, pirate ships, and Santa’s Workshop, this is a must see for all ages. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite! This event is sponsored by The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
Monday – Thursday & Weekends: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Complete your holiday shopping with ease at the 9th Annual Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show. Check out local artists and crafters’ beautiful and affordable handmade creations, perfect for that special person on your list.
Craft Show is Weekends Only: December 1, 2, 8 & 9 – 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township.
Travel back in time and experience the holidays during the Civil War-era. Learn how soldiers prepared food, built winter huts to keep warm, and wrote special letters home to loved ones. Visit the historic Vail House to read actual letters from Union troops and admire the simple, yet elegant period decorations. Attend an Officer’s Ball to enjoy fiddle music, dancing, and festive costumes.
Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown.
Calling all new parents – it’s time to get outside! Put your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails on select Tuesdays in December. All adults are welcome to join.
December 4 – Scherman Hoffman, Bernardsville.
December 11 – Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center, Chester Township.
December 18 – Patriots’ Path, Mendham Township.
See description.
#DisneyParksLIVE Stream
The live stream of the First Castle Lighting during the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on November 8th.
#DisneyParksLIVE Stream was at November 8th, 2018, 6:00pm EST. Watch it again!
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Position Opening
Cook’s Pond Lake Manager (Seasonal) – Township of Denville.
The Township of Denville is accepting résumés from qualified individuals for a seasonal position as Lake Manager for Cook’s Pond in the Denville Department of Recreation.
The ideal candidate shall function as a facility coordinator and focus their efforts on the safety, scheduling, staffing, maintenance, upkeep/upgrade of the Cook’s Pond facility. Furthermore, the ideal candidate shall educate, train and mentor the staff in the performance of many of the day-to-day operational tasks. The Lake Manager is responsible for the entire Cook’s Pond facility including but not limited to Cook’s Pond seasonal swimming membership, fishing permits, kayak/canoeing permits, the party pavilion rentals, the playground and the park which includes a walking trail and open space. Other duties include, but are not limited to, creating and maintaining procedural protocols for operation, evaluation and public use, making recommendations to the Recreation Director for improvement to the facilities or modification of existing policies. The position requires knowledge of general maintenance and repair of recreation lake facilities and equipment.
Although the Lake is open seasonally from Memorial Day (weekends only until June 17, 2019) to Labor Day, the work schedule includes out-of-season activities including helping in the staff and lifeguard recruitment process, post-season lake closing and other tasks as deemed necessary. The position is open to qualified individuals with lake management experience, Starguard Lifeguard Instructor certification is preferred by not mandatory.
Salary shall be based upon qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Interested parties should submit a résumé and detailed cover letter to:
Office of Business Administrator
1 St. Mary’s Place
Denville, NJ 07834
or by email Kdeloreto@denvillenj.org
no later than December 31, 2018 at 11:30 AM.
The Township of Denville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates will be given full consideration.