Denville, NJ Morris County
I’m participating in the Rockaway River Clean up. See where you can help!
It's #EarthDay & we invite all in NJ 2 take an active role protecting our environment. Here's a few #EarthDay events http://t.co/OyM8rgeWJw
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) April 22, 2014
2014 Events Calendar – Earth Day, Earth Week
And Environmental Education Week
Here’s a case I’ll be watching with interest.
NJ.com
Residents cry fowl over no-chickens rule in Denville
A group of residents are planning to challenge a township ordinance barring them from keeping live chickens on their property, because, they say, these animals are their pets — not their dinner.
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According to the ordinance, “farming shall mean the use of land for agricultural or horticultural use or for raising poultry or domesticated livestock.” The ordinance further states that “all pastoral farm animals and fowl shall be contained within a building or fenced enclosure which shall restrict animals or fowl a distance of at least 250 feet from any property line and shall be permitted on a tract of land of five acres or larger in area. This shall not be construed to permit commercial piggeries. The regulations in this subsection shall not restrict house pets.”
“We think they’re house pets,” Cunningham said. “Raising poultry isn’t allowed (under the ordinance), but we think of it the same way as (people raise) rabbits or homing pigeons, both of which stay in a hutch outside.”
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At a Dec. 2012 meeting, resident Dave Pateman tried to discuss the zoning inspector’s interpretation of the ordinance barring pet chickens, but he was advised by the municipal attorney to file an application before the zoning board, and told he may wish to request a zoning variance.
Months later, Wayne Pacconi, a member of the Green Sustainability Committee, the Open Space Committee and the Environmental Commission, made a presentation at the Sept. 2013 council workshop meeting, encouraging the township to develop an ordinance that would allow the raising of backyard chickens.
Pacconi told the township that Sustainable New Jersey, a certification process for municipalities that want to green, was highly in favor of the raising of backyard chickens, and awarded 30 points in the certification process to towns that allow the birds. At least 150 points are required for bronze certification under the program, and 300 points are required for silver certification.
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Council members Christopher Golinski and Deborah Smith both said Meredith Petrillo, the township’s animal control officer, needed to be included in the conversation, according to the minutes.
Ward told NJ.com in an email that there was not majority support amongst the governing body when the issue of amending the ordinance was raised last year due “to some of the negative consequences brought on by chickens.”
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Saturday April 19, 2014
The Denville Library proudly presents the history of the Palisades during the American Revolution presented by Kevin Woyce.
Monday, April 28, 2014 at 7:00pm
Sign Up at: Denville Library.
The Palisades
In 1524, explorer Giovanni da Verrazano described the cliffs along the
west bank of the Hudson River as “a fence of stakes,” or “Palisades.”
Join me for a colorful tour of one of New Jersey’s most impressive
landmarks, from its formation and discovery to the American Revolution
park’s major trails, from abandoned riverfront beaches and ferry landings
to a vanished cliff top world of mansions and grand hotels. We’ll also visit
Fort Lee, when it was the home of the silent movie industry, and Palisades
Amusement Park.
To schedule a program:
Email
Kevin Woyce Dot Com
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00pm – Backyard Birds
Join Christa Wood, a naturalist from the Somerset County Park Commission for an educational, fun and free program.
Sign up at: Denville Public Library
That was the best halftime show I’ve ever seen! And I’m not just saying that as a bias mom. We are proud of all of you!
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20140203/NJNEWS/302030034/Super-night-secret-Morris-students
Super night (and secret) for Morris students
Students had to keep Super Bowl secret for months
Excerpt:
Caught in a blur of glaring lights, exploding fireworks and the thunderous applause of more than 80,000 fans, Chris Sopko of the Roxbury High School Marching Band joined about 1,400 students rushing off the MetLife Stadium field at the climax of the Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime spectacular.
“I can’t believe what I just did!” he said to friends as they basked in the glow of a once-in-a-lifetime experience — performing with Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers on one of the biggest prime-time stages in the world.
“It was absolutely unbelievable,” said Sara Cummings, drum major for the Morris Knolls High School Marching Band, who took advantage of a well-timed snow day Monday to rest from what was two months of anticipation, rehearsal and the strictest of gag orders about their adventure. “Being on the field to rehearse with Bruno Mars was one thing. It was totally another to do it with all those lights all around, and the roar of the crowd. It was just amazing.”
The day after the big game, Ed Argenziano, director of orchestras, percussion studies and compilation at Morris Knolls, was freed from his gag order and spoke to the Daily Record about his role in organizing band members and other students into a talent pool to fill out the halftime show for the first Super Bowl in New Jersey.
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Full story at The Daily Record
New Gardener Registration for Denville Community Gardens is Saturday, March 8 9-noon at Gardner Field House.
Registration fee is $6.
Some pictures of Denville Community Gardens can be seen on the Virtual Tour of DenvilleCommunity.com
HISTORY OF THE DENVILLE COMMUNITY GARDENS
In March 1972,seventeen hardy souls pioneered the first planting of the Denville Community Gardens. The original idea was an environmental project by Lorraine Caruso who, as a member of the Environmental Commission, had the approval of the Mayor and PRIDE, as well as the Town Council.
Bob Thompson succeeded Lorraine as Administrator, followed by Dennis Mahony and in 1981, Arline Cowell, followed by Dennis Mahony again in 1996 and now Bob Grant and Jan Frazer in 2012.
These first gardeners had to lug pails of water from the river until a couple of years later when a gasoline pump was installed. Now an electric pumping system is available with a regular watering schedule making that part of garden care less strenuous. These improvements were paid for from registration fees which keep the project self-supporting.
Until recently, extra plots were always available, but in the past two years 68 new people registered for garden space. Maybe the poor economy is causing the spur in interest or perhaps people are just more concerned with knowing exactly how their food is grown and what goes on it. Every effort is made to find room for all who want to join our community.
Create a Victory Garden! – Learn More
Find a fun seed variety pack and have fun growing your own vegetables!
http://www.cominghomerescue.org/index.php/events/tricky-tray
Tricky Tray
When: Friday, May 2, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: The Mission at Rockaway
Denville Triathlon
Sprint Triathlon with relay option- Sunday July 27, 2014
.3mi Swim, 9mi Bike & 3.1mi Run
Registration at denvilletri.com
| Date | Sunday, July 27th, 2014 | |
| Location | Cook’s Pond Denville, NJ | |
| Distances | Sprint Triathlon .35 Swim, 9 Mile Bike, 5K Run |
| Event | Time | Date | Fee | ||
| Athena | 7:00am | 2014-07-27 | $75.00 | Register | |
| Clydesdale | 7:00am | 2014-07-27 | $75.00 | Register | |
| Individual | 7:00am | 2014-07-27 | $75.00 | Register | |
| Relay | 7:00am | 2014-07-27 | $40.00 | Register | |
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This is the 2nd annual Denville Triathlon Event. The “V” shaped swim will be .35 miles in Cooks Pond, followed by a 9 mile flat bike ride (double loop) before a hilly 5K run. This will be an individual and relay event. All proceeds from this event will be benefiting the Joey Bella Memorial Fund, Inc.
Limited to 200 individual and 100 relay teams. You must be 14 years old to participate. There will be no race day registration.
Prior to race day, you must be a member of Cook’s Pond to swim there. No one is permitted to ever swim at Cook’s Pond anytime if life guards are not on duty.
Registration includes t-shirt and goodie bag, as well as post-race food and beverages. To be guaranteed a t-shirt you must register by May 27, 2014.
For information on volunteering please e-mail us at denvilletriathlon@gmail.com and find us on Facebook under Denville Triathlon.
Online Registration will closed on Friday, July 25th. This will be your last chance to register as there will be no registration at the event.
Schedule
A more detailed schedule will be available closer to race day.
Course Information
Course is subject to change before the event. Parking maps will be emailed to all participants before race.
Certain portions of the course will be closed to traffic but athletes must always be aware of cars and pedestrians.
ILCC Women’s Club Wine Tasting Party
Saturday, January 18th at 7:30PM @ The Clubhouse
Bring Your Own Wine Glass And Snacks
$15 Per Indian Lake Community Club Member $18 per Guest of Indian Lake Community Club Members
Reservations A Must – Susan Elko 973-625-5031 or sbelko@verizon.net
