Winter Festival
Model Trains Gallery Opening
Sunday December 27 Noon - 4 p.m.
Enjoy a day of winter fun for the whole family at the Morris Museum’s Winter Family Festival. The festival is included with museum admission, and is free for museum members.
Train enthusiasts of all ages can experience the romance of the rails in the reopening of the Morris Museum's Model Trains Gallery. This permanent exhibition, All Aboard! Railroads Real and Imagined opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon.
Children and adults are invited to visit the Model Trains and to participate in special activities:
Explore hands-on activities in our new, permanent Model Train gallery
Make a train picture frame
Design a railroad
Make your own snowflake
Create a snowman
Decorate a sleigh bell
Enjoy a performance by the Brightest Star Carolers
Listen to a 'train conductor' read the holiday favorite, The Polar Express
Also on 12/27, The Bayer Children’s Theatre Series at the Morris Museum’s Bickford Theatre presents Santa Claus Meets the Wicked Wizard. This fun-filled musical comedy is a holiday treat for the whole family.
Shows at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. All tickets: $8
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Toys For Tots at the Morris County Library
The Morris County Sheriff's (for the Marine Corps) Toys for Tots drive starts at the Morris County Library on Monday, runs through 12/11.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Congratulations Governor Christie! NJ State and Municipal Employees - Update your Resumes!
The election for the Governorship of New Jersey is finally over. Thousands of hours of negative campaigning and commercial advertising have led to a Chris Christie (R) victory over incumbent Jon Corzine (D). None of the three candidates offered particularly appealed to New Jersey residents as evidenced by the pathetic voter turnout. There was little to be excited about. The choices were "Christie: He May Be A Fat Republican But He's OUR Fat Republican!" versus "Corzine - At Least I'm Not Gay Like The Last Guy!" versus "Daggett: I Am SO NOT a Third Party Spoiler Candidate!"
So as someone who did vote (albeit unenthusiastically) I wondered what sort of ramifications a Christie governorship would entail, I was surprised that the voter turnout wasn't a bit more robust in favor of Corzine by New Jersey State employees. Remember all the whining about furloughs? Well, that's going to look like the "good old days" after Christie takes office.
Take a look at his future mandates (garnered from his website [http://www.christiefornj.com/about/88-ways-chris-christie-will-fix-nj.html]:
88 WAYS CHRIS CHRISTIE WILL FIX NEW JERSEY
(I've just listed the ones that I find interesting)
MAKING EVERY DOLLAR COUNT
SEVEN:
I will run our state government like a business by having the State Auditor conduct regular performance reviews on all state programs, local governments and school districts to ensure they are performing their intended purpose with respect and care for tax dollars.
TRANSLATION: I'm going to get my hands dirty and strip local and municipal governments and school districts of state funds if I disagree with their ideology or political bias. I will feel free to nose in on our schools (subsidized in large part by our property taxes and make bizarre little changes to the status quo.
EIGHT:
I will recoup wasted taxpayer dollars by appointing a Special Prosecutor to conduct a thorough audit of government programs and will seek reimbursement of misspent funds until our State Auditor is in place.
TRANSLATION:
Do you like your state job? Not for long, I am going to appoint an attorney to take a fine-toothed comb to all your programs and expenses and require all back-up on employee purchases be signed in quadruplicate by at least two administrators on permanent leave. MWAHAHAHAHAH!
TEN:
I will eliminate wasteful and inappropriate state purchases by appointing a “Taxpayer Advocate” in the Division of Purchase and Property to audit each and every government purchase order until our State Auditor is in place. No more $600 cellphones for state employees.
TRANSLATION: No new purchases that advocate anything the Religious Right may disagree with, no new school playgrounds or parks if they are in urban areas (he's a Morris County Republican, what do you think will happen?) etc. Does your state agency have a budget that it routinely rubberstamps? Yeah, that's done. Prepare to be inundated with bizarre questions from clueless, overpaid auditing drones who examine your procurement database with a fine-toothed comb but miss the big picture. Social services and teachers will suffer disproportionately, those in the urban areas (Newark, Camden, Trenton, Jersey City) where the "poor people" hang out, even more so.
ELEVEN:
I will require a “sunset” provision of four years on any new or expanded program and veto spending for any new (or expanded) program that doesn’t include such a provision. I’ll measure the performance of each and every government program. If a program isn’t serving taxpayers efficiently and effectively, I’ll eliminate it.
TRANSLATION: Say "goodbye" to S-Chip also known as NJ Family Care . Did you lose your job and your kids don't have healthcare? Sucks to be you!
THIRTEEN:
I will save taxpayer dollars and end political cronyism by eliminating political patronage jobs (at least the ones held by members of the Democratic party).
TRANSLATION: If you or your office is even semi-liberal or if you we appointed by Corzine, prepare for a bloodbath. Also prepare to have senior management replaced with more ideologically-friendly individuals, i.e. lots of Conservative Republicans. See George W. Bush circa 2001.
FOURTEEN:
I will lower overtime costs by reducing the number of state holidays and eliminating those not recognized as federal holidays.
TRANSLATION: Say goodbye to Lincoln's Birthday (I think Corzine actually swapped this one out with the day after Thanksgiving), Good Friday (What Would Jesus Say?), Election Day and the Day After Thanksgiving.
Current New Jersey State Holidays = 13, New and improved post-Christie New Jersey State Holidays = 10.
FIFTEEN:
I will increase efficiency and lower costs by changing to a single, unitary approach to state public employee compensation, benefits, and work rules – ending the separate statutes governing health benefits, antiquated civil service rules, and the collective bargaining agreements.
TRANSLATION:
Remember all the healthcare, pension and vacation options you used to have? Yeah, those days are GONE! Prepare for (gulp!) doctor co-pays and (gulp!) deductions from your paycheck for mandatory healthcare contributions!
SIXTEEN:
I will fight pension abuse, starting with the removal of more than 300 political appointees who are a part of the pension system by virtue of being paid to attend monthly meetings of boards and commissions of which they are members.
TRANSLATION: Prepare for the coming Democrat bloodbath.
SEVENTEEN:
I will increase fairness and reduce costs by bringing the compensation and benefits for the New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) back in line with employees who have defined contribution plans (such as federal government employees) by closing defined benefit plan for new state employees, and replacing them with defined contribution plans. Only state workers who would have been enrolled in PERS will be placed in the existing defined contribution plan and this change would not apply to first responders, police or firemen, teachers, local government PERS or members of other retirement systems.
TRANSLATION: See Number Fifteen. Note that if I win the election I will forget the section regarding it's non-application to police, firemen, teachers, etc.
EIGHTEEN:
I will eliminate pension and health benefits for all part-time employees and political appointees. Only full-time employees should qualify for a public pension.
TRANSLATION: If you are a money-saving part-timer who is saving your state or municipality a full-timer's salary by being a part-timer, it's time to look for employment elsewhere as you have no more access to state benefits. Single parent? Sucks for you. If you have part-timers in your office, get ready to do their job as more and more leave in order to find jobs with benefits. Will these jobs be replaced? I don't know, how soon is it before Christie or your municipality/school district enacts a hiring freeze?
NINETEEN:
I will require all new state hires and state employee retirees to contribute to their health insurance costs.
TRANSLATION: Sorry, I'm totally in favor of this one although it counts as a negative to new hires and retirees. It certainly makes you wish you meandered to the polls and VOTED FOR CORZINE! (ahem...)
TWENTY:
I will implement aggressive economic growth strategies via public-private partnerships like the “New Jersey Partnership for Action.” The Partnership for Action will save taxpayer dollars by consolidating Trenton’s many inefficient and ineffective fragmented economic development activities into one single agency.
TRANSLATION: Prepare to be pink-slipped if you are a Democrat or were appointed by Corzine.
TWENTY ONE:
I will further consolidate and streamline government by eliminating the position of “Chief of the Office of Economic Growth.”
TRANSLATION: Because THAT LOSER happens to be a Democrat and as we all know, New Jersey certainly doesn't need any of that stinkin' Economic Growth right now.
FIXING GOVERNMENT
TWENTY FIVE:
I will reform New Jersey’s boards and commissions by only appointing those without conflicts of interest, refusing to create boards and commissions where the memberships create new conflicts of interest, and implementing statutory changes (as needed) to remove any current agency members with conflicts of interest.
TRANSLATION: All Democrats have conflicts of interest because they are not Republican and I am.
TWENTY SIX:
I will hold government officials accountable for their actions by requiring any elected or appointed official convicted of a crime connected to their official position to forfeit their pension benefits.
TRANSLATION: If you are a Democrat, try not to get a parking ticket.
TWENTY SEVEN:
I will strengthen our weak “pay to play” laws by eliminating special interest labor union loopholes to ensure labor unions are treated just like any other entities that have contracts with government.
TRANSLATION: Time to grind the unions into dust for not supporting me, this will make the RNCC sit up and take notice come 2012!
THIRTY:
I will increase honesty and openness in government by requiring fully searchable and transparent websites for all state and local governments and school districts, providing links to property records and taxes, government payrolls, expenditures, school performance report cards, and other information. All information would be accessible to the public no later than 45 days following the close of each fiscal year.
TRANSLATION:
We have this already. However, the tight 45 day reporting timeframe will be a nightmare for all smaller school districts and municipalities without a dedicated administrator or accountant.
THIRTY TWO:
I will allow voters the opportunity to access candidates’ Personal Financial Disclosure Statements online. Currently, these Statements can only be accessed in person, in Trenton. I’ve already proactively posted my Statement on this website to allow you the opportunity to view my financial background.
TRANSLATION:
If you are a candidate running for New Jersey office, prepare to be Identity Thefted.
CUTTING TAXES
THIRTY THREE:
I will cut New Jersey’s income taxes across the board for all taxpayers. Our tax rates are oppressive and are driving residents out of state. No more.
TRANSLATION: I will pacify my Republican overlords and donors but I still have absolutely no clue where the missing revenue will be coming from.
THIRTY EIGHT:
I will help New Jersey’s small businesses lower health insurance costs by allowing the purchase of health insurance policies from out-of-state insurance companies that offer better rates or better coverage. More competition and more consumer choice will lower costs.
TRANSLATION: Out-of-State Insurance Companies are not legally mandated to obey New Jersey State health insurance regulations regarding the provision of mammograms, lab tests, pre-natal care, etc. Hospitals and Doctors fearing non-coverage of treatment will refuse to accept these out-of-state plans leading to mass consumer confusion when a "low-cost" plan from Texas covers nothing about a hospital stay except a $200.00 per diem cost of lodging. (These plans really do exist and they are scary!) Prepare to be bamboozled with plans that promise the world and deliver nothing when it comes time to pay out.
THIRTY NINE:
I will provide relief from our state’s overbearing regulations – restoring balance and fairness – by creating a permanent “Red Tape Review Group.” The “Red Tape Review Group” will bring both elected branches of government together in a bi-partisan fashion to perform a top-to-bottom overhaul of New Jersey’s Administrative Code.
TRANSLATION: "Red Tape Review Group" = Republican Revenge Red Tape Review Group. I also don't think that Christie has the authority to do this without buy-in from the Assembly.
FOURTY NINE
I will make our state more affordable for consumers and businesses by making it more difficult to file class action lawsuits for frivolous reasons.
TRANSLATION: I don't give a fuck about plaintiff's attorneys in New Jersey who file class-action lawsuits or care to quantify state tax revenue which is garnered from such large class-action legal settlements. Where we will get the tax dollars to offset this policy is a mystery to me.
EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN
FIFTY TWO:
I will devote more resources to assist parents and educators attempting to start new charter schools by utilizing my revamped Department of Education (DOE) to encourage and nurture those seeking to start a charter school.
TRANSLATION: Teachers, see your funding go bye-bye as your school enrollment drops due to student enrollment in shady religious-based charter schools managed by individuals with dubious on-line university credentials.
FIFTY THREE:
I will appoint a Commissioner of the Department of Education whose priority will be approving high-quality charter school applications, unlike the Corzine Administration, who in 2008 approved only one of twenty-two applications.
TRANSLATION: Wow! Corzine approved one!?! Teachers, see your funding go bye-bye as your school enrollment drops due to student enrollment in shady religious-based charter schools managed by individuals with dubious on-line university credentials.
FIFTY FOUR:
I will ensure that the application of the school funding law treats charter schools fairly, and that state aid follows the child to the charter school, as the law intended.
TRANSLATION: Teachers, see your funding go bye-bye as your school enrollment drops due to student enrollment in shady religious-based charter schools managed by individuals with dubious on-line university credentials.
SIXTY EIGHT:
I will help more New Jerseyans afford health insurance by permitting insurance companies to offer “mandate-free” policies. These policies might better fit the needs of some consumers who may not need extravagant benefits, such as young or single consumers.
TRANSLATION: Out-of-State Insurance Companies are not legally mandated to obey New Jersey State health insurance regulations regarding the provision of mammograms, lab tests, pre-natal care, etc. Hospitals and Doctors fearing non-coverage of treatment will refuse to accept these out-of-state plans leading to mass consumer confusion when a "low-cost" plan from Texas covers nothing about a hospital stay except a $200.00 per diem cost of lodging. (These plans really do exist and they are scary!) Prepare to be bamboozled with plans that promise the world and deliver nothing when it comes time to pay out. The average insurance consumer will have no legal or administrative recourse when faced with denial for healthcare by an out-of-state insurance company.
SIXTY NINE:
I will reduce the cost of health insurance for small businesses by allowing national trade associations and membership organizations that have health plans to market to their New Jersey members.
TRANSLATION: Out-of-State Insurance Companies are not legally mandated to obey New Jersey State health insurance regulations regarding the provision of mammograms, lab tests, pre-natal care, etc. Hospitals and Doctors fearing non-coverage of treatment will refuse to accept these out-of-state plans leading to mass consumer confusion when a "low-cost" plan from Texas covers nothing about a hospital stay except a $200.00 per diem cost of lodging. (These plans really do exist and they are scary!) Prepare to be bamboozled with plans that promise the world and deliver nothing when it comes time to pay out. The average insurance consumer will have no legal or administrative recourse when faced with denial for healthcare by an out-of-state insurance company.
BRINGING BACK OUR CITIES
TRANSLATION: I WILL CRUSH THESE TRADITIONALLY DEMOCRAT STRONGHOLDS. MWAHAHAHAHHA!
SEVENTY:
I will implement my innovative program, CityTrak, to measure progress and enforce accountability in the areas of education, economic development and crime. CityTrak will combine organizational development with data and geographic systems technology. If a program is working, it will stay in place; if a program isn’t working, we’ll get rid of it. With the implementation of CityTrak in our urban communities, failure will no longer be an option.
TRANSLATION: PLUS GOOD, DOUBLE PLUS GOOD, PLUS GOOD, DOUBLE PLUS GOOD. This is a great way for me to manipulate statistics and withhold funds from the urban centers of New Jersey while transferring them to my republican cronies in the suburbs.
SEVENTY ONE:
I will institute the “First Houses” Program to foster growth policies that encourage rapid new population influxes to generate a true re-birth of our cities.
TRANSLATION: My Republican cronies and their bank shareholders will reap the benefits of investing in those Newark, Trenton, Jersey City and Camden foreclosures.
SEVENTY TWO:
I will exempt new residents living within Garden State Growth Zones from New Jersey’s gross income tax to attract people to our urban communities and encourage new market-rate residential housing.
TRANSLATION: If you are in the highest tax bracket in New Jersey and want to avoid paying income taxes, buy an apartment in Jersey City or Elizabeth and list it as your primary residence while keeping your McMansion in Mendham or Alpine (after switching it into your mother's name). How this missing tax revenue is to going to be made up is a mystery to us all...
SEVENTY THREE:
I will keep the most dangerous criminals off of the streets by proposing an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution that will mirror federal bail laws and permit pre-trial preventive detention based on public safety concerns.
TRANSLATION: Say goodbye to habeas corpus. A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial mandate requiring that a prisoner be brought before the court to determine whether the government has the right to continue detaining them. The individual being held or their representative can petition the court for such a writ. According to Article One of the Constitution, the right to a writ of habeas corpus can only be suspended in cases of rebellion or invasion or the public safety. Christie's contention is that pre-trial preventive detention is a public safety concern. What if the police have arrested the wrong person or if a police officer has a grudge against an innocent citizen? I"m not sure if I trust the government of New Jersey enough to justify the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus. Who defines "the most dangerous criminals?" - Christie? A prosecutor as yet unnamed? We should trust the judiciary system enough to deny bail when the prosecutors and the judge determine that the individual should be refused bail due to the severity of his/her crimes and flight risk. Anything else would be unconstitutional and in violation of the precepts of our Founding Fathers. Christie is not above the law on this issue.
SEVENTY SIX:
I will create new programs that provide alternatives to gang membership, facilitated by community groups, faith-based groups, and other local institutions.
TRANSLATION: This is how I intend to secretly funnel state funds to my Republican cronies on the religious right.
SEVENTY SEVEN:
I will create gang prevention programs in schools that focus on the dangers and consequences of gang membership, as well as after-school programs.
TRANSLATION: This is how I intend to secretly funnel state funds to my Republican cronies on the religious right.
SEVENTY EIGHT:
I will create and train local neighborhood watch groups to report gang activity.
TRANSLATION: So I can transfer/layoff more police officers from these distressed urban areas and shift the burden onto the (Democratic) ACORN-loving, unpatriotic, socialist, terrorist-sympathizing citizen watch groups.
EIGHTY:
I will create Garden State Growth Zones to streamline and make available all incentives, tax breaks, loans and grants to all municipalities in the program.
TRANSLATION: Membership in the Garden State Growth Zones will require a hefty donation to CHRISTIEPAC2012.
I will admit, Christie was endorsed by the Sierra Club so he can't be a complete waste of chromosomal material. We'll see in four years how this all turns out. On one hand, I realize that New Jersey needs to reign in a succession of political appointees and assorted dead weight. On the other hand, New Jersey has not contributed to it's employee healthcare fund or pension fund adequately since Governor Jim Florio (D). Republican Christine Todd Whitman (R), running on a tax-cutting platform, defeated Florio in the 1993 governor's race. To help pay for her promised tax cuts, Whitman, like her predecessor, turned to the pension fund. In 1994, at her urging, the legislature adopted another pension "reform" act that allowed her to reduce state and local contributions to the plan by nearly $1.5 billion in 1994 and 1995 (source is the prior link from cnn.com). Can Governor-elect Chris Christie fix the pension underfunding and enable New Jersey state workers to retire comfortably? I sure hope so. However, my psychic powers are whispering "PENSION BONDS, PENSION BONDS..."
So as someone who did vote (albeit unenthusiastically) I wondered what sort of ramifications a Christie governorship would entail, I was surprised that the voter turnout wasn't a bit more robust in favor of Corzine by New Jersey State employees. Remember all the whining about furloughs? Well, that's going to look like the "good old days" after Christie takes office.
Take a look at his future mandates (garnered from his website [http://www.christiefornj.com/about/88-ways-chris-christie-will-fix-nj.html]:
88 WAYS CHRIS CHRISTIE WILL FIX NEW JERSEY
(I've just listed the ones that I find interesting)
MAKING EVERY DOLLAR COUNT
SEVEN:
I will run our state government like a business by having the State Auditor conduct regular performance reviews on all state programs, local governments and school districts to ensure they are performing their intended purpose with respect and care for tax dollars.
TRANSLATION: I'm going to get my hands dirty and strip local and municipal governments and school districts of state funds if I disagree with their ideology or political bias. I will feel free to nose in on our schools (subsidized in large part by our property taxes and make bizarre little changes to the status quo.
EIGHT:
I will recoup wasted taxpayer dollars by appointing a Special Prosecutor to conduct a thorough audit of government programs and will seek reimbursement of misspent funds until our State Auditor is in place.
TRANSLATION:
Do you like your state job? Not for long, I am going to appoint an attorney to take a fine-toothed comb to all your programs and expenses and require all back-up on employee purchases be signed in quadruplicate by at least two administrators on permanent leave. MWAHAHAHAHAH!
TEN:
I will eliminate wasteful and inappropriate state purchases by appointing a “Taxpayer Advocate” in the Division of Purchase and Property to audit each and every government purchase order until our State Auditor is in place. No more $600 cellphones for state employees.
TRANSLATION: No new purchases that advocate anything the Religious Right may disagree with, no new school playgrounds or parks if they are in urban areas (he's a Morris County Republican, what do you think will happen?) etc. Does your state agency have a budget that it routinely rubberstamps? Yeah, that's done. Prepare to be inundated with bizarre questions from clueless, overpaid auditing drones who examine your procurement database with a fine-toothed comb but miss the big picture. Social services and teachers will suffer disproportionately, those in the urban areas (Newark, Camden, Trenton, Jersey City) where the "poor people" hang out, even more so.
ELEVEN:
I will require a “sunset” provision of four years on any new or expanded program and veto spending for any new (or expanded) program that doesn’t include such a provision. I’ll measure the performance of each and every government program. If a program isn’t serving taxpayers efficiently and effectively, I’ll eliminate it.
TRANSLATION: Say "goodbye" to S-Chip also known as NJ Family Care . Did you lose your job and your kids don't have healthcare? Sucks to be you!
THIRTEEN:
I will save taxpayer dollars and end political cronyism by eliminating political patronage jobs (at least the ones held by members of the Democratic party).
TRANSLATION: If you or your office is even semi-liberal or if you we appointed by Corzine, prepare for a bloodbath. Also prepare to have senior management replaced with more ideologically-friendly individuals, i.e. lots of Conservative Republicans. See George W. Bush circa 2001.
FOURTEEN:
I will lower overtime costs by reducing the number of state holidays and eliminating those not recognized as federal holidays.
TRANSLATION: Say goodbye to Lincoln's Birthday (I think Corzine actually swapped this one out with the day after Thanksgiving), Good Friday (What Would Jesus Say?), Election Day and the Day After Thanksgiving.
Current New Jersey State Holidays = 13, New and improved post-Christie New Jersey State Holidays = 10.
FIFTEEN:
I will increase efficiency and lower costs by changing to a single, unitary approach to state public employee compensation, benefits, and work rules – ending the separate statutes governing health benefits, antiquated civil service rules, and the collective bargaining agreements.
TRANSLATION:
Remember all the healthcare, pension and vacation options you used to have? Yeah, those days are GONE! Prepare for (gulp!) doctor co-pays and (gulp!) deductions from your paycheck for mandatory healthcare contributions!
SIXTEEN:
I will fight pension abuse, starting with the removal of more than 300 political appointees who are a part of the pension system by virtue of being paid to attend monthly meetings of boards and commissions of which they are members.
TRANSLATION: Prepare for the coming Democrat bloodbath.
SEVENTEEN:
I will increase fairness and reduce costs by bringing the compensation and benefits for the New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) back in line with employees who have defined contribution plans (such as federal government employees) by closing defined benefit plan for new state employees, and replacing them with defined contribution plans. Only state workers who would have been enrolled in PERS will be placed in the existing defined contribution plan and this change would not apply to first responders, police or firemen, teachers, local government PERS or members of other retirement systems.
TRANSLATION: See Number Fifteen. Note that if I win the election I will forget the section regarding it's non-application to police, firemen, teachers, etc.
EIGHTEEN:
I will eliminate pension and health benefits for all part-time employees and political appointees. Only full-time employees should qualify for a public pension.
TRANSLATION: If you are a money-saving part-timer who is saving your state or municipality a full-timer's salary by being a part-timer, it's time to look for employment elsewhere as you have no more access to state benefits. Single parent? Sucks for you. If you have part-timers in your office, get ready to do their job as more and more leave in order to find jobs with benefits. Will these jobs be replaced? I don't know, how soon is it before Christie or your municipality/school district enacts a hiring freeze?
NINETEEN:
I will require all new state hires and state employee retirees to contribute to their health insurance costs.
TRANSLATION: Sorry, I'm totally in favor of this one although it counts as a negative to new hires and retirees. It certainly makes you wish you meandered to the polls and VOTED FOR CORZINE! (ahem...)
TWENTY:
I will implement aggressive economic growth strategies via public-private partnerships like the “New Jersey Partnership for Action.” The Partnership for Action will save taxpayer dollars by consolidating Trenton’s many inefficient and ineffective fragmented economic development activities into one single agency.
TRANSLATION: Prepare to be pink-slipped if you are a Democrat or were appointed by Corzine.
TWENTY ONE:
I will further consolidate and streamline government by eliminating the position of “Chief of the Office of Economic Growth.”
TRANSLATION: Because THAT LOSER happens to be a Democrat and as we all know, New Jersey certainly doesn't need any of that stinkin' Economic Growth right now.
FIXING GOVERNMENT
TWENTY FIVE:
I will reform New Jersey’s boards and commissions by only appointing those without conflicts of interest, refusing to create boards and commissions where the memberships create new conflicts of interest, and implementing statutory changes (as needed) to remove any current agency members with conflicts of interest.
TRANSLATION: All Democrats have conflicts of interest because they are not Republican and I am.
TWENTY SIX:
I will hold government officials accountable for their actions by requiring any elected or appointed official convicted of a crime connected to their official position to forfeit their pension benefits.
TRANSLATION: If you are a Democrat, try not to get a parking ticket.
TWENTY SEVEN:
I will strengthen our weak “pay to play” laws by eliminating special interest labor union loopholes to ensure labor unions are treated just like any other entities that have contracts with government.
TRANSLATION: Time to grind the unions into dust for not supporting me, this will make the RNCC sit up and take notice come 2012!
THIRTY:
I will increase honesty and openness in government by requiring fully searchable and transparent websites for all state and local governments and school districts, providing links to property records and taxes, government payrolls, expenditures, school performance report cards, and other information. All information would be accessible to the public no later than 45 days following the close of each fiscal year.
TRANSLATION:
We have this already. However, the tight 45 day reporting timeframe will be a nightmare for all smaller school districts and municipalities without a dedicated administrator or accountant.
THIRTY TWO:
I will allow voters the opportunity to access candidates’ Personal Financial Disclosure Statements online. Currently, these Statements can only be accessed in person, in Trenton. I’ve already proactively posted my Statement on this website to allow you the opportunity to view my financial background.
TRANSLATION:
If you are a candidate running for New Jersey office, prepare to be Identity Thefted.
CUTTING TAXES
THIRTY THREE:
I will cut New Jersey’s income taxes across the board for all taxpayers. Our tax rates are oppressive and are driving residents out of state. No more.
TRANSLATION: I will pacify my Republican overlords and donors but I still have absolutely no clue where the missing revenue will be coming from.
THIRTY EIGHT:
I will help New Jersey’s small businesses lower health insurance costs by allowing the purchase of health insurance policies from out-of-state insurance companies that offer better rates or better coverage. More competition and more consumer choice will lower costs.
TRANSLATION: Out-of-State Insurance Companies are not legally mandated to obey New Jersey State health insurance regulations regarding the provision of mammograms, lab tests, pre-natal care, etc. Hospitals and Doctors fearing non-coverage of treatment will refuse to accept these out-of-state plans leading to mass consumer confusion when a "low-cost" plan from Texas covers nothing about a hospital stay except a $200.00 per diem cost of lodging. (These plans really do exist and they are scary!) Prepare to be bamboozled with plans that promise the world and deliver nothing when it comes time to pay out.
THIRTY NINE:
I will provide relief from our state’s overbearing regulations – restoring balance and fairness – by creating a permanent “Red Tape Review Group.” The “Red Tape Review Group” will bring both elected branches of government together in a bi-partisan fashion to perform a top-to-bottom overhaul of New Jersey’s Administrative Code.
TRANSLATION: "Red Tape Review Group" = Republican Revenge Red Tape Review Group. I also don't think that Christie has the authority to do this without buy-in from the Assembly.
FOURTY NINE
I will make our state more affordable for consumers and businesses by making it more difficult to file class action lawsuits for frivolous reasons.
TRANSLATION: I don't give a fuck about plaintiff's attorneys in New Jersey who file class-action lawsuits or care to quantify state tax revenue which is garnered from such large class-action legal settlements. Where we will get the tax dollars to offset this policy is a mystery to me.
EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN
FIFTY TWO:
I will devote more resources to assist parents and educators attempting to start new charter schools by utilizing my revamped Department of Education (DOE) to encourage and nurture those seeking to start a charter school.
TRANSLATION: Teachers, see your funding go bye-bye as your school enrollment drops due to student enrollment in shady religious-based charter schools managed by individuals with dubious on-line university credentials.
FIFTY THREE:
I will appoint a Commissioner of the Department of Education whose priority will be approving high-quality charter school applications, unlike the Corzine Administration, who in 2008 approved only one of twenty-two applications.
TRANSLATION: Wow! Corzine approved one!?! Teachers, see your funding go bye-bye as your school enrollment drops due to student enrollment in shady religious-based charter schools managed by individuals with dubious on-line university credentials.
FIFTY FOUR:
I will ensure that the application of the school funding law treats charter schools fairly, and that state aid follows the child to the charter school, as the law intended.
TRANSLATION: Teachers, see your funding go bye-bye as your school enrollment drops due to student enrollment in shady religious-based charter schools managed by individuals with dubious on-line university credentials.
SIXTY EIGHT:
I will help more New Jerseyans afford health insurance by permitting insurance companies to offer “mandate-free” policies. These policies might better fit the needs of some consumers who may not need extravagant benefits, such as young or single consumers.
TRANSLATION: Out-of-State Insurance Companies are not legally mandated to obey New Jersey State health insurance regulations regarding the provision of mammograms, lab tests, pre-natal care, etc. Hospitals and Doctors fearing non-coverage of treatment will refuse to accept these out-of-state plans leading to mass consumer confusion when a "low-cost" plan from Texas covers nothing about a hospital stay except a $200.00 per diem cost of lodging. (These plans really do exist and they are scary!) Prepare to be bamboozled with plans that promise the world and deliver nothing when it comes time to pay out. The average insurance consumer will have no legal or administrative recourse when faced with denial for healthcare by an out-of-state insurance company.
SIXTY NINE:
I will reduce the cost of health insurance for small businesses by allowing national trade associations and membership organizations that have health plans to market to their New Jersey members.
TRANSLATION: Out-of-State Insurance Companies are not legally mandated to obey New Jersey State health insurance regulations regarding the provision of mammograms, lab tests, pre-natal care, etc. Hospitals and Doctors fearing non-coverage of treatment will refuse to accept these out-of-state plans leading to mass consumer confusion when a "low-cost" plan from Texas covers nothing about a hospital stay except a $200.00 per diem cost of lodging. (These plans really do exist and they are scary!) Prepare to be bamboozled with plans that promise the world and deliver nothing when it comes time to pay out. The average insurance consumer will have no legal or administrative recourse when faced with denial for healthcare by an out-of-state insurance company.
BRINGING BACK OUR CITIES
TRANSLATION: I WILL CRUSH THESE TRADITIONALLY DEMOCRAT STRONGHOLDS. MWAHAHAHAHHA!
SEVENTY:
I will implement my innovative program, CityTrak, to measure progress and enforce accountability in the areas of education, economic development and crime. CityTrak will combine organizational development with data and geographic systems technology. If a program is working, it will stay in place; if a program isn’t working, we’ll get rid of it. With the implementation of CityTrak in our urban communities, failure will no longer be an option.
TRANSLATION: PLUS GOOD, DOUBLE PLUS GOOD, PLUS GOOD, DOUBLE PLUS GOOD. This is a great way for me to manipulate statistics and withhold funds from the urban centers of New Jersey while transferring them to my republican cronies in the suburbs.
SEVENTY ONE:
I will institute the “First Houses” Program to foster growth policies that encourage rapid new population influxes to generate a true re-birth of our cities.
TRANSLATION: My Republican cronies and their bank shareholders will reap the benefits of investing in those Newark, Trenton, Jersey City and Camden foreclosures.
SEVENTY TWO:
I will exempt new residents living within Garden State Growth Zones from New Jersey’s gross income tax to attract people to our urban communities and encourage new market-rate residential housing.
TRANSLATION: If you are in the highest tax bracket in New Jersey and want to avoid paying income taxes, buy an apartment in Jersey City or Elizabeth and list it as your primary residence while keeping your McMansion in Mendham or Alpine (after switching it into your mother's name). How this missing tax revenue is to going to be made up is a mystery to us all...
SEVENTY THREE:
I will keep the most dangerous criminals off of the streets by proposing an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution that will mirror federal bail laws and permit pre-trial preventive detention based on public safety concerns.
TRANSLATION: Say goodbye to habeas corpus. A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial mandate requiring that a prisoner be brought before the court to determine whether the government has the right to continue detaining them. The individual being held or their representative can petition the court for such a writ. According to Article One of the Constitution, the right to a writ of habeas corpus can only be suspended in cases of rebellion or invasion or the public safety. Christie's contention is that pre-trial preventive detention is a public safety concern. What if the police have arrested the wrong person or if a police officer has a grudge against an innocent citizen? I"m not sure if I trust the government of New Jersey enough to justify the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus. Who defines "the most dangerous criminals?" - Christie? A prosecutor as yet unnamed? We should trust the judiciary system enough to deny bail when the prosecutors and the judge determine that the individual should be refused bail due to the severity of his/her crimes and flight risk. Anything else would be unconstitutional and in violation of the precepts of our Founding Fathers. Christie is not above the law on this issue.
SEVENTY SIX:
I will create new programs that provide alternatives to gang membership, facilitated by community groups, faith-based groups, and other local institutions.
TRANSLATION: This is how I intend to secretly funnel state funds to my Republican cronies on the religious right.
SEVENTY SEVEN:
I will create gang prevention programs in schools that focus on the dangers and consequences of gang membership, as well as after-school programs.
TRANSLATION: This is how I intend to secretly funnel state funds to my Republican cronies on the religious right.
SEVENTY EIGHT:
I will create and train local neighborhood watch groups to report gang activity.
TRANSLATION: So I can transfer/layoff more police officers from these distressed urban areas and shift the burden onto the (Democratic) ACORN-loving, unpatriotic, socialist, terrorist-sympathizing citizen watch groups.
EIGHTY:
I will create Garden State Growth Zones to streamline and make available all incentives, tax breaks, loans and grants to all municipalities in the program.
TRANSLATION: Membership in the Garden State Growth Zones will require a hefty donation to CHRISTIEPAC2012.
I will admit, Christie was endorsed by the Sierra Club so he can't be a complete waste of chromosomal material. We'll see in four years how this all turns out. On one hand, I realize that New Jersey needs to reign in a succession of political appointees and assorted dead weight. On the other hand, New Jersey has not contributed to it's employee healthcare fund or pension fund adequately since Governor Jim Florio (D). Republican Christine Todd Whitman (R), running on a tax-cutting platform, defeated Florio in the 1993 governor's race. To help pay for her promised tax cuts, Whitman, like her predecessor, turned to the pension fund. In 1994, at her urging, the legislature adopted another pension "reform" act that allowed her to reduce state and local contributions to the plan by nearly $1.5 billion in 1994 and 1995 (source is the prior link from cnn.com). Can Governor-elect Chris Christie fix the pension underfunding and enable New Jersey state workers to retire comfortably? I sure hope so. However, my psychic powers are whispering "PENSION BONDS, PENSION BONDS..."
Thursday, September 3, 2009
New N.J. program sends emergency alerts via email, text message
New N.J. program sends emergency alerts via email, text message
by Chris Megerian/Statehouse Bureau
Thursday September 03, 2009, 12:47 PM
Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-Ledger
NJ State Police Superintendent Rick Fuentes issued a release today about NJ Alert, where residents can sign up for emergency alerts.
TRENTON -- New Jersey residents can sign up for emergency alerts from state law enforcement and homeland security agencies, state officials announced today. Alerts involving hurricanes, evacuations or terrorist attacks can be received via email or text message through the service, called NJ Alert.
"During an emergency, timely dissemination of accurate information is the cornerstone of public safety," Rick Fuentes, State Police superintendent and director of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, said in a statement.
People can sign up for alerts at www.ready.nj.gov. Nicholas Morici, spokesman for the OEM, said the service was provided to the state for free by Professor Robert Statica at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
"This is totally free not only to the state but to users," he said.
Morici said other states like New York have already implemented similar email and text messaging services.
New Jersey currently uses radio broadcasts to announce emergencies, he said.
Residents can also use the system to volunteer help during an emergency.
"We want people to know that when you see that message, public action needs to be taken," Morici said.
by Chris Megerian/Statehouse Bureau
Thursday September 03, 2009, 12:47 PM
Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-Ledger
NJ State Police Superintendent Rick Fuentes issued a release today about NJ Alert, where residents can sign up for emergency alerts.
TRENTON -- New Jersey residents can sign up for emergency alerts from state law enforcement and homeland security agencies, state officials announced today. Alerts involving hurricanes, evacuations or terrorist attacks can be received via email or text message through the service, called NJ Alert.
"During an emergency, timely dissemination of accurate information is the cornerstone of public safety," Rick Fuentes, State Police superintendent and director of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, said in a statement.
People can sign up for alerts at www.ready.nj.gov. Nicholas Morici, spokesman for the OEM, said the service was provided to the state for free by Professor Robert Statica at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
"This is totally free not only to the state but to users," he said.
Morici said other states like New York have already implemented similar email and text messaging services.
New Jersey currently uses radio broadcasts to announce emergencies, he said.
Residents can also use the system to volunteer help during an emergency.
"We want people to know that when you see that message, public action needs to be taken," Morici said.
NJ Residents Urged to Call 2-1-1 for Assistance
www.nj211.org
In the event of a community emergency 2-1-1 acts as a public information point for information in coordination with Emergency Management professionals. 2-1-1 responds immediately during times of crisis, to field calls regarding the crisis and to direct callers to services most appropriate for their needs.
NJ Division of Mental Health Toll-Free Helpline 877-294-HELP (4357) - Counseling and Stress Management Resources Available
No one who lives through a disaster is untouched by the experience. Like other disasters, severe storms and flooding can result in emotional distress, as well as property damage. Disasters can threaten our sense of control and safety, and can affect many aspects of our lives. Disaster stress that is unrecognized or unmanaged can impact our physical and mental health. Dealing with the emotional consequences soon after a disaster can help reduce the possibility of long-term problems. Recognizing and handling stress properly can help you meet the challenges of recovering from a storm or flood and reclaiming your sense of control and security.
In the event of a community emergency 2-1-1 acts as a public information point for information in coordination with Emergency Management professionals. 2-1-1 responds immediately during times of crisis, to field calls regarding the crisis and to direct callers to services most appropriate for their needs.
NJ Division of Mental Health Toll-Free Helpline 877-294-HELP (4357) - Counseling and Stress Management Resources Available
No one who lives through a disaster is untouched by the experience. Like other disasters, severe storms and flooding can result in emotional distress, as well as property damage. Disasters can threaten our sense of control and safety, and can affect many aspects of our lives. Disaster stress that is unrecognized or unmanaged can impact our physical and mental health. Dealing with the emotional consequences soon after a disaster can help reduce the possibility of long-term problems. Recognizing and handling stress properly can help you meet the challenges of recovering from a storm or flood and reclaiming your sense of control and security.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
National Night Out August 4 - Mennen Arena - FREE
National Night Out August 4
Morris County Park Police’s Seventh Annual National Night Out
Mennen Arena
Event: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ice Skating: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be FREE food, drinks, entertainment, ice skating, attractions, and giveaways. Investigate the essential equipment of police, fire, and emergency vehicles, such as motorcycles, ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, squad cars, and a helicopter. Visit the horses of the Morris County Park Police’s award-winning Mounted Equestrian Unit.
Rock to the tunes of radio DJs and live performers. Joining us again this year is New Jersey Devils Alumni Bruce Driver, with special guest mascot, N.J. Devil.
Also provided for attendees by the Morris County Park Police are FREE Child ID cards, an initiative launched in 2000 that registers more than 1,000 children annually.
Morris County Park Police’s Seventh Annual National Night Out
Mennen Arena
Event: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ice Skating: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be FREE food, drinks, entertainment, ice skating, attractions, and giveaways. Investigate the essential equipment of police, fire, and emergency vehicles, such as motorcycles, ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, squad cars, and a helicopter. Visit the horses of the Morris County Park Police’s award-winning Mounted Equestrian Unit.
Rock to the tunes of radio DJs and live performers. Joining us again this year is New Jersey Devils Alumni Bruce Driver, with special guest mascot, N.J. Devil.
Also provided for attendees by the Morris County Park Police are FREE Child ID cards, an initiative launched in 2000 that registers more than 1,000 children annually.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
26th Annual Giralda Lawn Concert - Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
26th Annual Giralda Lawn Concert
This will mark the 26th season that the Arts Council heralds the start of summer by presenting the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra on the beautiful lawns of Giralda Farms Corporate Park (the former Geraldine R. Dodge estate).
Conductor Jeffrey Grogan will lead the orchestra in a program whose first half will feature members of Opera New Jersey performing the famous Overture, "Habanera," and "Toreador Song" from Bizet's ever-popular opera, Carmen, as well as "Three Little Maids from School" from Gilbert & Sullivan's beloved operetta, The Mikado, "La ci darem la mano" and Fin Ch'han dal vino" from Mozart's classic Don Giovanni, "Regnava nel silenzio" from Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor and Rossini's rousing William Tell Overture (Allegro). The singers will include Anne-Carolyn Bird (soprano), Kemper Florin (soprano), Cristina Nassif (soprano), Lisette Oropesa (soprano), Ellen Putney-Moore (mezzo-soprano) and Matthew Burns (bass-baritone). After an intermission, the program will continue with Beckel’s "Liberty for All," Lowden’s "Armed Forces Salute," Bernstein/Mason’s "Selections from West Side Story," Ellington/Norris’s "Ellington Medley" and Ward/Dragon’s "America the Beautiful."
EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS:
an exhibit of art by the Blackwell Street Artists group
activities for kids (including a craft project) provided by the Community Children's Museum
a special prize - sponsored by Acorn Hall's Victorian Weekend - for the top Victorian-themed picnic
Roving picnic judges will select outstanding picnics (on any theme) -- awarding generous prizes (theatre tickets, dinners for two, concert tickets, gift certificates, etc.) to the winners. Further excitement accompanies the 50/50 raffle at which the lucky winner receives a generous cash award (the remaining 50% goes to support the Arts Council’s scholarship program). Bring your friends, families, classmates, neighbors or come by yourself to help welcome summer with the Arts Council.
All proceeds benefit the many programs and services provided to artists, arts organizations, schools and the community by the Arts Council of the Morris Area.
DATE: Sunday, June 28, 2009
TIME: 4pm – Gates open for picnics (no pets, no BBQs);6pm - Concert starts
PLACE: Giralda Farms Corporate Park, Dodge Drive and Madison Ave., Madison, NJ (RAINSITE: Madison High School auditorium, Ridgedale Ave., Madison)
TICKETS:
In advance, $12 adults; $4 children under 12
At the gate:$15 adults, $5 Children under 12.
Tickets will be available after June 1st at Kings Super Markets (Chatham, Florham Park and Morristown) and at the Arts Council of the Morris Area (973) 285-5115, ext. 14.
CONTACT: General information on the concert is available at the Arts Council website, www.morrisarts.org and at (973) 285-5115, ext.14. On the day of the concert, please check this website or call (973) 285-5115, ext. 14 after 1pm for an update in the event of rain.
26th Annual Giralda Lawn Concert
This will mark the 26th season that the Arts Council heralds the start of summer by presenting the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra on the beautiful lawns of Giralda Farms Corporate Park (the former Geraldine R. Dodge estate).
Conductor Jeffrey Grogan will lead the orchestra in a program whose first half will feature members of Opera New Jersey performing the famous Overture, "Habanera," and "Toreador Song" from Bizet's ever-popular opera, Carmen, as well as "Three Little Maids from School" from Gilbert & Sullivan's beloved operetta, The Mikado, "La ci darem la mano" and Fin Ch'han dal vino" from Mozart's classic Don Giovanni, "Regnava nel silenzio" from Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor and Rossini's rousing William Tell Overture (Allegro). The singers will include Anne-Carolyn Bird (soprano), Kemper Florin (soprano), Cristina Nassif (soprano), Lisette Oropesa (soprano), Ellen Putney-Moore (mezzo-soprano) and Matthew Burns (bass-baritone). After an intermission, the program will continue with Beckel’s "Liberty for All," Lowden’s "Armed Forces Salute," Bernstein/Mason’s "Selections from West Side Story," Ellington/Norris’s "Ellington Medley" and Ward/Dragon’s "America the Beautiful."
EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS:
an exhibit of art by the Blackwell Street Artists group
activities for kids (including a craft project) provided by the Community Children's Museum
a special prize - sponsored by Acorn Hall's Victorian Weekend - for the top Victorian-themed picnic
Roving picnic judges will select outstanding picnics (on any theme) -- awarding generous prizes (theatre tickets, dinners for two, concert tickets, gift certificates, etc.) to the winners. Further excitement accompanies the 50/50 raffle at which the lucky winner receives a generous cash award (the remaining 50% goes to support the Arts Council’s scholarship program). Bring your friends, families, classmates, neighbors or come by yourself to help welcome summer with the Arts Council.
All proceeds benefit the many programs and services provided to artists, arts organizations, schools and the community by the Arts Council of the Morris Area.
DATE: Sunday, June 28, 2009
TIME: 4pm – Gates open for picnics (no pets, no BBQs);6pm - Concert starts
PLACE: Giralda Farms Corporate Park, Dodge Drive and Madison Ave., Madison, NJ (RAINSITE: Madison High School auditorium, Ridgedale Ave., Madison)
TICKETS:
In advance, $12 adults; $4 children under 12
At the gate:$15 adults, $5 Children under 12.
Tickets will be available after June 1st at Kings Super Markets (Chatham, Florham Park and Morristown) and at the Arts Council of the Morris Area (973) 285-5115, ext. 14.
CONTACT: General information on the concert is available at the Arts Council website, www.morrisarts.org and at (973) 285-5115, ext.14. On the day of the concert, please check this website or call (973) 285-5115, ext. 14 after 1pm for an update in the event of rain.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Help Out the Inter-Faith FOODBANK of Morris County
Interfaith Food Pantry Serving Morris County New Jersey
Please help out if you can and drop off food for the Interfaith Food Pantry at the MORRIS COUNTY LIBRARY. The Food Drive ends Saturday. MCL is one of several drop off points around the county. Please spare a can or two of something for folks who are out of work and squeaking by! Everyone has been hit by this recession (even in Morris County) but we can still pick up an extra can or two of tunafish or a box of Parmalat Milk and drop it off at the library for those who have less! Thanks.
After Saturday, contact the Warehouse/Office for the Inter-Faith Food Bank:
Inter-Faith Food Bank
540a West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, N.J. 07960
Phone:973-538-8049
Current Needs
Soup -- Low or No Salt
(such as Healthy Choice, Progresso Lite)
All Canned Fruit
Canned Fish (Tuna, Salmon, etc.)
Canned Beans Not Green (all kinds, Chick, Red, Black, etc.)
NO Stuffing Please
Baby Food and Baby Cereal
Baby Diapers, Size 4,5,6 & Pull Ups
Baby Wipes
Parmalat and Powdered Milk
When shopping, if possible, please consider selecting Low Salt/Low Sugar items as many people have high blood pressure, are seniors or may be diabetic.
Please consider Salt Free or Low Salt & Low Sugar Foods
Please do not include any clothes, toys, furniture, books or other such items with your food collections. They do not have the room.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH !!
Anything you give is always appreciated.
Thank you for your support.
Please help out if you can and drop off food for the Interfaith Food Pantry at the MORRIS COUNTY LIBRARY. The Food Drive ends Saturday. MCL is one of several drop off points around the county. Please spare a can or two of something for folks who are out of work and squeaking by! Everyone has been hit by this recession (even in Morris County) but we can still pick up an extra can or two of tunafish or a box of Parmalat Milk and drop it off at the library for those who have less! Thanks.
After Saturday, contact the Warehouse/Office for the Inter-Faith Food Bank:
Inter-Faith Food Bank
540a West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, N.J. 07960
Phone:973-538-8049
Current Needs
Soup -- Low or No Salt
(such as Healthy Choice, Progresso Lite)
All Canned Fruit
Canned Fish (Tuna, Salmon, etc.)
Canned Beans Not Green (all kinds, Chick, Red, Black, etc.)
NO Stuffing Please
Baby Food and Baby Cereal
Baby Diapers, Size 4,5,6 & Pull Ups
Baby Wipes
Parmalat and Powdered Milk
When shopping, if possible, please consider selecting Low Salt/Low Sugar items as many people have high blood pressure, are seniors or may be diabetic.
Please consider Salt Free or Low Salt & Low Sugar Foods
Please do not include any clothes, toys, furniture, books or other such items with your food collections. They do not have the room.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH !!
Anything you give is always appreciated.
Thank you for your support.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
FREE Morris County Library Summer Children's Events
Events calendar & online registration
Summer
Reading Club registration begins June 22nd. Stop by for your bag and booklet.
Family Films, Fridays, 2PM
July 10th-31st: Madagascar, Bolt, Tale of Despereaux, Kung Fu Panda
Live performances:
June 29, Lizard Guy, 3PM
July 18, Traveling Lantern Theatre Co, "Life of Beethoven", 2:30PM
July 27, Science telling, Andrew Piccirillo, 3:30PM (ages 5-12yrs)
July 30, Magician Brian Richards, 7:30PM
August 8, Homer Hansen, cut paper art, workshop for children 7-yrs and up, 3PM
Story Times
Preschool, 2 to 5-yrs, no registration
Monday, 2PM, July 6-20
Tuesdays, 10AM, July 7-28
Thursdays, 10AM, July 9-30
Paws for Reading sponsored by the MCLF
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to read to listener dogs trained by St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Mondays, 7--8PM: June 22nd, July 20th, Aug 24th
Programs by age
All ages: Pajama Time, Family Craft Day and Friday Films
6-mos to 2-yrs: Open Story Time
2 to 5-yrs: Story Time
5-yrs and up: Story Craft, School-aged Story Time (K-2), Book Club
Craft Saturdays 10-11:30AM or 2-3:30PM
with Theresa Stanton, for ages 6 yrs+ Please register
Pictures of the crafts projects
July 11th, Freedom quilts/Happy America cards
10AM or 2PM
August 1st, Collage wall hangings 10AM or 2PM
Sept 9th, Cave art creations, fake stone art
Family craft, with Teri
Ages 3-yrs & up, Wednesdays, 10-11AM, June 24-August 5
Pajama Time: story time for families. Come in your pajamas!
7PM, July 6 and 13
Book Club
Read the book, then get together for discussion and some fun.
7PM. Ages 9-yrs and up.
No registration required.
June 17, My 100 Adventures, Polly Horvath
July 15, The Girl Who Could Fly, Victoria Forester
August date TBA, A Cool Moonlight, Angela Johnson
Summer
Reading Club registration begins June 22nd. Stop by for your bag and booklet.
Family Films, Fridays, 2PM
July 10th-31st: Madagascar, Bolt, Tale of Despereaux, Kung Fu Panda
Live performances:
June 29, Lizard Guy, 3PM
July 18, Traveling Lantern Theatre Co, "Life of Beethoven", 2:30PM
July 27, Science telling, Andrew Piccirillo, 3:30PM (ages 5-12yrs)
July 30, Magician Brian Richards, 7:30PM
August 8, Homer Hansen, cut paper art, workshop for children 7-yrs and up, 3PM
Story Times
Preschool, 2 to 5-yrs, no registration
Monday, 2PM, July 6-20
Tuesdays, 10AM, July 7-28
Thursdays, 10AM, July 9-30
Paws for Reading sponsored by the MCLF
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to read to listener dogs trained by St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Mondays, 7--8PM: June 22nd, July 20th, Aug 24th
Programs by age
All ages: Pajama Time, Family Craft Day and Friday Films
6-mos to 2-yrs: Open Story Time
2 to 5-yrs: Story Time
5-yrs and up: Story Craft, School-aged Story Time (K-2), Book Club
Craft Saturdays 10-11:30AM or 2-3:30PM
with Theresa Stanton, for ages 6 yrs+ Please register
Pictures of the crafts projects
July 11th, Freedom quilts/Happy America cards
10AM or 2PM
August 1st, Collage wall hangings 10AM or 2PM
Sept 9th, Cave art creations, fake stone art
Family craft, with Teri
Ages 3-yrs & up, Wednesdays, 10-11AM, June 24-August 5
Pajama Time: story time for families. Come in your pajamas!
7PM, July 6 and 13
Book Club
Read the book, then get together for discussion and some fun.
7PM. Ages 9-yrs and up.
No registration required.
June 17, My 100 Adventures, Polly Horvath
July 15, The Girl Who Could Fly, Victoria Forester
August date TBA, A Cool Moonlight, Angela Johnson
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Florham Park Gazebo Concerts
Sunday, July 12
7:00 p.m. Funktion 11
A high energy jazz twist to tunes you know.
Sponsored in part by Aqua Doctor
Sunday, July 19
7:00 p.m. Tom Chapin
Three time Grammy Awards winner performing a family show with
Jon Cobert & Michael Mark.
Sponsored in part by Automatic Switch Company/ Margaret
Darin Foundation
Sunday, July 26
7:00 p.m. Beach Bumz
Performing all your favorite beach music from Jimmy Buffett, the
Beach Boys and many more of your favorite summer music classics
Sponsored by Boiling Springs Savings Bank
Sunday, August 2
7:00 p.m. Beginnings
Born out of the love and respect of the music … the ultimate
Chicago tribute band
Gazebo location:
Borough Hall Complex, 111 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park, NJ.
Rain site is Ridgedale School, 71 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park, NJ.
If weather is questionable, please check our web site for up to date announcements.
Bring your own blankets or chairs. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
www.florhamparkgazebo.com
7:00 p.m. Funktion 11
A high energy jazz twist to tunes you know.
Sponsored in part by Aqua Doctor
Sunday, July 19
7:00 p.m. Tom Chapin
Three time Grammy Awards winner performing a family show with
Jon Cobert & Michael Mark.
Sponsored in part by Automatic Switch Company/ Margaret
Darin Foundation
Sunday, July 26
7:00 p.m. Beach Bumz
Performing all your favorite beach music from Jimmy Buffett, the
Beach Boys and many more of your favorite summer music classics
Sponsored by Boiling Springs Savings Bank
Sunday, August 2
7:00 p.m. Beginnings
Born out of the love and respect of the music … the ultimate
Chicago tribute band
Gazebo location:
Borough Hall Complex, 111 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park, NJ.
Rain site is Ridgedale School, 71 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park, NJ.
If weather is questionable, please check our web site for up to date announcements.
Bring your own blankets or chairs. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
www.florhamparkgazebo.com
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Mennen Sports Arena Hockey Camps and Clinics (Summer)
Sign Up Now for Summer Hockey Camps & Clinics
JEFF SEROWIK’S
PRO AMBITIONS HOCKEY
July 6 - 10
(508)497-1089 www.proambitions.com
WM. G. MENNEN SPORTS ARENA
34TH ANNUAL
SUMMER HOCKEY SCHOOL
July 13 – 17, 20 – 24
(973)326-7651 www.morrisparks.net
JENNIFER PERRY’S
POWER SKATING WORKSHOP
Friday Nights 6-7pm
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14
(973)543-2135
NOEL RUBIN’S
EUROPEAN HOCKEY SCHOOL
Sunday Nights June 14 – August 23
Total Camp July 13 – 16,
Elite Camp July 20 – 23
Tune Up Camp August 24 – 27
(973)222-2383 www.nrehs.com
TODD DREVITCH’S
HOCKEY TECHNIQUES
July 27 – 31
August 3 – 7, 10 – 14, 17 –- 21
(908)453-2436 www.hockeytechniques.com
MIKE VALVANO’S
SUMMER GOALIE CAMP
August 3 – 7
(973)895-3162
WEEKEND WARRIORS
ADULT HOCKEY ACADEMY
August 20 – 23
(888)333-9924 www.weekendwarriorshockey.com
LS POWER SKATING, INC.
August 22 - 23
(800)750-3502 www.laurastamm.com
JEFF SEROWIK’S
PRO AMBITIONS HOCKEY
July 6 - 10
(508)497-1089 www.proambitions.com
WM. G. MENNEN SPORTS ARENA
34TH ANNUAL
SUMMER HOCKEY SCHOOL
July 13 – 17, 20 – 24
(973)326-7651 www.morrisparks.net
JENNIFER PERRY’S
POWER SKATING WORKSHOP
Friday Nights 6-7pm
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14
(973)543-2135
NOEL RUBIN’S
EUROPEAN HOCKEY SCHOOL
Sunday Nights June 14 – August 23
Total Camp July 13 – 16,
Elite Camp July 20 – 23
Tune Up Camp August 24 – 27
(973)222-2383 www.nrehs.com
TODD DREVITCH’S
HOCKEY TECHNIQUES
July 27 – 31
August 3 – 7, 10 – 14, 17 –- 21
(908)453-2436 www.hockeytechniques.com
MIKE VALVANO’S
SUMMER GOALIE CAMP
August 3 – 7
(973)895-3162
WEEKEND WARRIORS
ADULT HOCKEY ACADEMY
August 20 – 23
(888)333-9924 www.weekendwarriorshockey.com
LS POWER SKATING, INC.
August 22 - 23
(800)750-3502 www.laurastamm.com
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Greystone Thrift Store Clearance Sale - Tuesdays and Thursdays (Morris Plains)
Greystone Thrift Store Clearance Sale - Tuesdays and Thursdays (Morris Plains)
CLEARANCE SALE !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Greystone Park Association Thrift Store
24 Ruth Davis Dr.
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
973-889-0170
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am til 3 pm
Make an offer on anything you want.
The more you buy the more you save!!!!!!!!!!
Directions: Follow Speedwell Ave. in Morris Plains to Granniss Ave to Old Dover Rd. See GPA sign on the left off Old Dover Rd. (by Evans Dr)
CLEARANCE SALE !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Greystone Park Association Thrift Store
24 Ruth Davis Dr.
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
973-889-0170
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am til 3 pm
Make an offer on anything you want.
The more you buy the more you save!!!!!!!!!!
Directions: Follow Speedwell Ave. in Morris Plains to Granniss Ave to Old Dover Rd. See GPA sign on the left off Old Dover Rd. (by Evans Dr)
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Madison: Sanofi-aventis Jazzfest 2009
New Jersey’s Longest Running Jazz Picnic
Friday, June 5
Free “Stars of Tomorrow” Jazz Concert
Drew University
In the Jazz Tent on the lawn next to the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts
Featuring the top high school jazz bands in the state!
7:00 PM - 10 PM
Come early, bring a picnic and enjoy the “Stars of Tomorrow.”
Saturday, June 6
Madison: Sanofi-aventis Jazzfest 2009
the area's oldest mainstream jazz festival takes place June 5 and 6 with almost 100 musicians performing on three stages at Drew University, Madison Avenue, Madison. The festival kicks off at 7 p.m. on June 5. On June 6, the festival runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some of the performers include Rio Clemente Trio, the Benny Goodman Tribute Big Band, Trio Da Paz and others. Tickets are $50 in advance; $65 at the door. Cost for students is $10 at the gate; free for 16 and younger. There also will be food and vendors all day Saturday. For more information, call (800) 303-6557 or visit http://www.njjs.org.
Friday, June 5
Free “Stars of Tomorrow” Jazz Concert
Drew University
In the Jazz Tent on the lawn next to the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts
Featuring the top high school jazz bands in the state!
7:00 PM - 10 PM
Come early, bring a picnic and enjoy the “Stars of Tomorrow.”
Saturday, June 6
Madison: Sanofi-aventis Jazzfest 2009
the area's oldest mainstream jazz festival takes place June 5 and 6 with almost 100 musicians performing on three stages at Drew University, Madison Avenue, Madison. The festival kicks off at 7 p.m. on June 5. On June 6, the festival runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some of the performers include Rio Clemente Trio, the Benny Goodman Tribute Big Band, Trio Da Paz and others. Tickets are $50 in advance; $65 at the door. Cost for students is $10 at the gate; free for 16 and younger. There also will be food and vendors all day Saturday. For more information, call (800) 303-6557 or visit http://www.njjs.org.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Bride's Day - Frelinghuysen Arboretum
he Morris County Park Commission is hosting Bride's Day from noon to 4 p.m. June 13 at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum to help brides achieve their visions of the perfect wedding.
Brides are encouraged to bring their maid of honor, mother or best friend to the program.
A presentation called "The Language of Love" will offer ideas for arrangements and bouquets.
Brides are encouraged to bring their maid of honor, mother or best friend to the program.
A presentation called "The Language of Love" will offer ideas for arrangements and bouquets.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
FREE Museum Passes for Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
The Macculloch Hall Historical Museum for their donation of a family pass, to the Museum Pass Program based in the Morris County Library.
Five local institutions have contributed family passes which you can charge out, from Music & Media (in the Morris County Library), for two weeks.
Learn about Morris County gems; take your family to
Community Children's Museum
Morris Museum
Macculloch Hall (be sure to visit the gardens.)
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Five local institutions have contributed family passes which you can charge out, from Music & Media (in the Morris County Library), for two weeks.
Learn about Morris County gems; take your family to
Community Children's Museum
Morris Museum
Macculloch Hall (be sure to visit the gardens.)
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Monday, April 27, 2009
Move It Morris Day! Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Move it Morris Day promotes children’s health & wellness programs in Morris County and educates local residents about childhood obesity prevention.
This fun family day also highlights various community events & activities being planned throughout Morris designed to get kids to ... “Eat Smart & Move More.”
At Loantaka Brook Reservation
11:00am—3:00pm (rain or shine)
Please Join us for
Move It Morris Day! Saturday, May 9th, 2009
A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
*Meet NY Jets #74 Center NICK MANGOLD*
• Obstacle course
• Health exhibits and screenings
• Rock climbing wall
• Family bike rides
• Fun games and fitness activities
For Additional information and directions, please visit www.EatSmartMoveMore.org
contact Denise Lanza at info@EatSmartMoveMore.org or 973-326-7615
• Pony rides
• Hula hoops, jump ropes, volleyball
• Health and wellness education
• Health walk
• Giveaways & prizes
… and much more!
This fun family day also highlights various community events & activities being planned throughout Morris designed to get kids to ... “Eat Smart & Move More.”
At Loantaka Brook Reservation
11:00am—3:00pm (rain or shine)
Please Join us for
Move It Morris Day! Saturday, May 9th, 2009
A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
*Meet NY Jets #74 Center NICK MANGOLD*
• Obstacle course
• Health exhibits and screenings
• Rock climbing wall
• Family bike rides
• Fun games and fitness activities
For Additional information and directions, please visit www.EatSmartMoveMore.org
contact Denise Lanza at info@EatSmartMoveMore.org or 973-326-7615
• Pony rides
• Hula hoops, jump ropes, volleyball
• Health and wellness education
• Health walk
• Giveaways & prizes
… and much more!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Earth Day 2009 - April 18, 2009 - Location: Lewis Morris County Park
Earth Day
Learn about the wonders of the natural world and how to live in harmony with it by going green! Fun for the entire family, the festival’s entertainment includes live animal shows, interactive displays, crafts, hikes, face painting, canoe rides, games, and much more!
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Lewis Morris County Park
Contact: 973-635-6629
Learn about the wonders of the natural world and how to live in harmony with it by going green! Fun for the entire family, the festival’s entertainment includes live animal shows, interactive displays, crafts, hikes, face painting, canoe rides, games, and much more!
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Lewis Morris County Park
Contact: 973-635-6629
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
April - Frelinghuysen Arboretum Programs
Spring is here! Visit The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and check out these programs scheduled for the month of April. To register for any of the following programs, please call (973) 326-7603.
Tuesday, April 14
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
This workshop is back by popular demand! Learn about the therapeutic properties of plants with course instructors Nancy Orlen Weber, RN, and Peggy DeArmond. Make aromatherapy air freshener, body oil, and bath salts with high-quality materials. Materials fee paid directly to instructors on day of class.
Time: 12:30 p.m. —2:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 members / $50 non-members for all four classes
Wednesday, April 15
Native Azaleas
Master Gardener Constantine Kallas and his wife, Sally, have created extensive gardens on their Hunterdon County property, the highlight of which is the collection of over one thousand specimens of rhododendrons and azaleas. He will lead you on a photographic tour of his very special garden (featured on The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum/DIG IT! garden tour in June 2008) and provide extensive information on the Azalea genus, including the horticultural information necessary to grow native azaleas.
Time: 1 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members
Wednesday, April 22
Tour of the Emilie K. Hammond Wildflower Trail
Early spring wildflowers are at their peak! Join The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and the Rockaway Valley Garden Club for a guided tour of the Hammond Wildflower Trail at Tourne County Park, one of the hidden treasures of Morris County. After a brown bag lunch, the tour continues with a view of the beaver den. Directions will be sent with registration confirmation; carpool if possible. Walking shoes are recommended, and don’t forget to pack a lunch! A limited number of participants can be accommodated, so please register early.
Rain Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members
Sunday, April 26
Spring Cooking Series: Mother’s Day Brunch
Could there be a better Mother’s Day gift than preparing a homemade brunch for that special mom in your life? Most moms we know wouldn’t think so.
We will be making asparagus quiche, salad of baby greens, zucchini basil muffins, fresh squeezed orange juice and chocolate dipped strawberries. Children over 8 years old are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Bring an apron or wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy.
Time: 1 p.m. — 3p.m.
Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members. Sign up for the whole series and get a $5 discount!
***
Don't forget— our 14th Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday, May 2nd, from 9a.m.— 3p.m. Visit the Plant Sale page at www.arboretumfriends.org for more information and an updated plant list.
Tuesday, April 14
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
This workshop is back by popular demand! Learn about the therapeutic properties of plants with course instructors Nancy Orlen Weber, RN, and Peggy DeArmond. Make aromatherapy air freshener, body oil, and bath salts with high-quality materials. Materials fee paid directly to instructors on day of class.
Time: 12:30 p.m. —2:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 members / $50 non-members for all four classes
Wednesday, April 15
Native Azaleas
Master Gardener Constantine Kallas and his wife, Sally, have created extensive gardens on their Hunterdon County property, the highlight of which is the collection of over one thousand specimens of rhododendrons and azaleas. He will lead you on a photographic tour of his very special garden (featured on The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum/DIG IT! garden tour in June 2008) and provide extensive information on the Azalea genus, including the horticultural information necessary to grow native azaleas.
Time: 1 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members
Wednesday, April 22
Tour of the Emilie K. Hammond Wildflower Trail
Early spring wildflowers are at their peak! Join The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum and the Rockaway Valley Garden Club for a guided tour of the Hammond Wildflower Trail at Tourne County Park, one of the hidden treasures of Morris County. After a brown bag lunch, the tour continues with a view of the beaver den. Directions will be sent with registration confirmation; carpool if possible. Walking shoes are recommended, and don’t forget to pack a lunch! A limited number of participants can be accommodated, so please register early.
Rain Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members
Sunday, April 26
Spring Cooking Series: Mother’s Day Brunch
Could there be a better Mother’s Day gift than preparing a homemade brunch for that special mom in your life? Most moms we know wouldn’t think so.
We will be making asparagus quiche, salad of baby greens, zucchini basil muffins, fresh squeezed orange juice and chocolate dipped strawberries. Children over 8 years old are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Bring an apron or wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy.
Time: 1 p.m. — 3p.m.
Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members. Sign up for the whole series and get a $5 discount!
***
Don't forget— our 14th Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday, May 2nd, from 9a.m.— 3p.m. Visit the Plant Sale page at www.arboretumfriends.org for more information and an updated plant list.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
FREE Council on the Arts Fellowship Exhibition
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship Exhibition
Co-sponsored by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, this biennial exhibition features the work of New Jersey artists who have been awarded fellowships by the State in one of fourteen artistic disciplines. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is honored to host the recipients from 2007 and 2008 whose outstanding work falls under the following categories: painting, sculpture, works on paper, crafts, photography, and media. April 10 - June 5, 2009
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm Street
Summit, NJ
Get more info on:
Co-sponsored by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, this biennial exhibition features the work of New Jersey artists who have been awarded fellowships by the State in one of fourteen artistic disciplines. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is honored to host the recipients from 2007 and 2008 whose outstanding work falls under the following categories: painting, sculpture, works on paper, crafts, photography, and media. April 10 - June 5, 2009
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm Street
Summit, NJ
Get more info on:
Monday, March 30, 2009
Morris County Library Films (April & May)
Morris County Library Films (April & May)
Friday Films, 2PM
Films are free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
April: Woody Allen
Apr 3: Annie Hall PG, 1hr 33 min
Apr 17:Manhattan PG, 1hr 45min
Apr 24: Zelig PG, 1hr 9min
May 1st: Hannah and Her Sisters PG, 1hr 47min
May: Oscar Nominees
May 8: Milk R, 2hr 8 min
May 15:Happy Go Lucky R, 1hr 58min
May 22: Doubt PG-13, 1hr 32min
!!!The May 29th film (Benjamin Button) will begin at 1:45!!!
May 29: Curious Case of Benjamin Button PG-13, 2hr 46min
Friday Films, 2PM
Films are free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
April: Woody Allen
Apr 3: Annie Hall PG, 1hr 33 min
Apr 17:Manhattan PG, 1hr 45min
Apr 24: Zelig PG, 1hr 9min
May 1st: Hannah and Her Sisters PG, 1hr 47min
May: Oscar Nominees
May 8: Milk R, 2hr 8 min
May 15:Happy Go Lucky R, 1hr 58min
May 22: Doubt PG-13, 1hr 32min
!!!The May 29th film (Benjamin Button) will begin at 1:45!!!
May 29: Curious Case of Benjamin Button PG-13, 2hr 46min
Salvation Army Stores - New Jersey
Asbury Park
821 Main Street
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
Cross streets: Main Street & 1st Avenue
Phone: 732-775-8633
Hours: Mon - Sat. 8:30 to 5:00
Atlantic City
650 N. Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Cross streets: Btwn Westend Ave. & Crossan Ave.
Phone: 609-347-9601
Hours: Mon-Thurs & Sat 9:00-6:00 Fri 9:000-7:00
Bayonne
482 Avenue C
Bayonne, New Jersey
Phone: 201-823-2217
Hours: Mon - Sat 9:00-5:00
Dover
24 Bassett Highway
Dover, New Jersey 07801
Phone: 973-366-6626
Hours: Mon - Sat., 9:00 - 5:00
Elizabeth
1155 Elizabeth Ave.
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201
Cross streets: Broad Street
Phone: 908-965-0137
Hours: Mon & Tues 8:30-5:00 Wed-Sat 8:30-6:00
Englewood
185 Englewood Avenue
Englewood, New Jersey
Cross streets: Cottage Place
Phone: 201-894-8492
Hours: Mon - Sat 9:00-6:00
Greenbrook
199 E. Rt. 22
Greenbrook, New Jersey 08812
Phone: 732-968-1332
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-7:00 Sat 9:00-8:00
Irvington
1059 Springfield Avenue
Irvington, New Jersey 07111
Cross streets: Clinton Avenue
Phone: 973-372-2533
Hours: Mon & Tues 8:30-5:00 Wed-Sat 8:30-6:00
Jersey City
242 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Cross streets: Bayview Avenue
Phone: 201-433-4616
Hours: Mon - Sat. 9:00-5:00
Jersey City
248 Erie Street
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Cross streets: Boyle Plaza & 15th Street
Phone: 201-653-3071
Hours: Mon - Sat. 9:00-5:00
Newark
74 Pennington Street
Newark, New Jersey 07105
Cross streets: Railroad Avenue
Phone: 973-589-8904
Hours: Mon - Sat., 8:30 - 7:00
Newark
526 Broadway
Newark, New Jersey 07104
Cross streets: Chester Street
Phone: 973-482-9282
Hours: Mon - Sat. 8:30 - 5:00
North Bergen
7425 Bergenline Ave.
North Bergen, New Jersey
Cross streets: 75th Street
Phone: 201-861-4371
Hours: Mon - Sat. 9:00 - 5:00
Passaic
417 Broadway
Passaic, New Jersey 07055
Phone: 973-916-0655
Hours: Mon - Thur 8:30 - 5:00, Fri & Sat 9:00-6:00
Paterson
31 Van Houten Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07509
Phone: 973-742-1126
Hours: Mon,Tues & Thurs, 9:00 - 5:00, Wed, Fri & Sa 9:00-5:30
Pompton Lakes
43 Lakeside Avenue
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey 07442
Phone: 973-839-4492
Hours: Mon - Sat., 8:30 - 4:30
Trenton
15 State Highway 33
Trenton, New Jersey 08619
Cross streets: Hwy 33 & Winslow Avenue
Phone: 609-890-9664
Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 to 6:30
Trenton
1842 South Broad Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08610
Cross streets: S. Broad & Lilly Street
Phone: 609-695-4164
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:30 - 6:00, Sat 9:00-5:30
Trenton
436 Mulberry Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08638
Cross streets: Mulberry Street & New York Avenue
Phone: 609-599-9803
Hours: Mon - Sat. 8:30 - 5:00
Union City
900 Kennedy Blvd.
Union City, New Jersey
Cross streets: 10th Street
Phone: 201-866-0680
Hours: Mon - Sat 9:00-5:00
Vineland
2279 S. Delsea Drive
Vineland, New Jersey 08360
Phone: 856-794-2491
Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 - 7:00
821 Main Street
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
Cross streets: Main Street & 1st Avenue
Phone: 732-775-8633
Hours: Mon - Sat. 8:30 to 5:00
Atlantic City
650 N. Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Cross streets: Btwn Westend Ave. & Crossan Ave.
Phone: 609-347-9601
Hours: Mon-Thurs & Sat 9:00-6:00 Fri 9:000-7:00
Bayonne
482 Avenue C
Bayonne, New Jersey
Phone: 201-823-2217
Hours: Mon - Sat 9:00-5:00
Dover
24 Bassett Highway
Dover, New Jersey 07801
Phone: 973-366-6626
Hours: Mon - Sat., 9:00 - 5:00
Elizabeth
1155 Elizabeth Ave.
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201
Cross streets: Broad Street
Phone: 908-965-0137
Hours: Mon & Tues 8:30-5:00 Wed-Sat 8:30-6:00
Englewood
185 Englewood Avenue
Englewood, New Jersey
Cross streets: Cottage Place
Phone: 201-894-8492
Hours: Mon - Sat 9:00-6:00
Greenbrook
199 E. Rt. 22
Greenbrook, New Jersey 08812
Phone: 732-968-1332
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-7:00 Sat 9:00-8:00
Irvington
1059 Springfield Avenue
Irvington, New Jersey 07111
Cross streets: Clinton Avenue
Phone: 973-372-2533
Hours: Mon & Tues 8:30-5:00 Wed-Sat 8:30-6:00
Jersey City
242 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Cross streets: Bayview Avenue
Phone: 201-433-4616
Hours: Mon - Sat. 9:00-5:00
Jersey City
248 Erie Street
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Cross streets: Boyle Plaza & 15th Street
Phone: 201-653-3071
Hours: Mon - Sat. 9:00-5:00
Newark
74 Pennington Street
Newark, New Jersey 07105
Cross streets: Railroad Avenue
Phone: 973-589-8904
Hours: Mon - Sat., 8:30 - 7:00
Newark
526 Broadway
Newark, New Jersey 07104
Cross streets: Chester Street
Phone: 973-482-9282
Hours: Mon - Sat. 8:30 - 5:00
North Bergen
7425 Bergenline Ave.
North Bergen, New Jersey
Cross streets: 75th Street
Phone: 201-861-4371
Hours: Mon - Sat. 9:00 - 5:00
Passaic
417 Broadway
Passaic, New Jersey 07055
Phone: 973-916-0655
Hours: Mon - Thur 8:30 - 5:00, Fri & Sat 9:00-6:00
Paterson
31 Van Houten Street
Paterson, New Jersey 07509
Phone: 973-742-1126
Hours: Mon,Tues & Thurs, 9:00 - 5:00, Wed, Fri & Sa 9:00-5:30
Pompton Lakes
43 Lakeside Avenue
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey 07442
Phone: 973-839-4492
Hours: Mon - Sat., 8:30 - 4:30
Trenton
15 State Highway 33
Trenton, New Jersey 08619
Cross streets: Hwy 33 & Winslow Avenue
Phone: 609-890-9664
Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 to 6:30
Trenton
1842 South Broad Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08610
Cross streets: S. Broad & Lilly Street
Phone: 609-695-4164
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:30 - 6:00, Sat 9:00-5:30
Trenton
436 Mulberry Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08638
Cross streets: Mulberry Street & New York Avenue
Phone: 609-599-9803
Hours: Mon - Sat. 8:30 - 5:00
Union City
900 Kennedy Blvd.
Union City, New Jersey
Cross streets: 10th Street
Phone: 201-866-0680
Hours: Mon - Sat 9:00-5:00
Vineland
2279 S. Delsea Drive
Vineland, New Jersey 08360
Phone: 856-794-2491
Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 - 7:00
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Revolutionary Weekend April 24, 25, and 26, 2009
Revolutionary Weekend April 24, 25, and 26, 2009
Planning continues for a weekend of American Revolution-related special events at various historic sites in the greater Morristown, New Jersey area within the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area. The weekend is scheduled for April 24, 25, and 26, 2009 with the aim of increasing knowledge of the importance of Morristown and New Jersey in the American Revolution.
Morristown National Historical Park Superintendent Randy Turner is chairing a committee of various organizations that are planning events throughout the weekend. The events will focus on colonial life in addition to the military operations of the Continental Army.
The weekend will begin with a naturalization ceremony at 1:00 p.m. at Washington’s Headquarters Museum to welcome new American Citizens as they take the oath of allegiance to the United States. A “Martha Washington Colonial Tea” is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., followed by “ Songs and Stories of the Revolution” presented by Matthew Dodd, illustrating the type of entertainment that would have been heard at a colonial tavern.
There are currently more than fifteen programs – most of which are free – scheduled by sponsoring organizations. These will include a Continental Army Encampment at Jockey Hollow with demonstrations and events presented throughout Saturday and Sunday. Also on Saturday, New Jersey Historian John T. Cunningham will speak about Lloyd Smith and the historic documents contributed by Smith to the Morristown National Historical Park’s archives. Additional activities include be a guided bike ride from Lewis Morris County Park to Jockey Hollow Visitor Center and information and demonstrations regarding colonial herb gardening.
A limited number of events will require tickets. These include a walking tour of Historic Presbyterian Church Burying Ground in Morristown and a dinner at the Morristown Club where a program will be presented entitled “Thomas Paine: Agitator for Freedom and Justice.”
Beginning in early April complete schedules will be available at the following web sites: www.morristourism.org or www.nps.gov/morr and by calling: 973-539-2016 ext. 232.
More than a dozen organizations participating including the following:
●National Park Service
●Crossroads of the American Revolution Association
●Washington Association of New Jersey
●Morris County Visitors Center
●Morristown Partnership
●Morris Museum
●Morris County Park Commission
●Morris County Heritage Commission
●North Jersey American Revolution Round Table
●2nd New Jersey Regiment, Helms’ Company
●Herb Society of America, Northern NJ Unit
●Town of Hanover Landmark Commission
●Burnham Park Association
●Daughters of the American Revolution, Morristown Chapter
●Glassworks Studio
●International Pottery
●Dublin Pub
●George and Martha’s American Grille
Planning continues for a weekend of American Revolution-related special events at various historic sites in the greater Morristown, New Jersey area within the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area. The weekend is scheduled for April 24, 25, and 26, 2009 with the aim of increasing knowledge of the importance of Morristown and New Jersey in the American Revolution.
Morristown National Historical Park Superintendent Randy Turner is chairing a committee of various organizations that are planning events throughout the weekend. The events will focus on colonial life in addition to the military operations of the Continental Army.
The weekend will begin with a naturalization ceremony at 1:00 p.m. at Washington’s Headquarters Museum to welcome new American Citizens as they take the oath of allegiance to the United States. A “Martha Washington Colonial Tea” is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., followed by “ Songs and Stories of the Revolution” presented by Matthew Dodd, illustrating the type of entertainment that would have been heard at a colonial tavern.
There are currently more than fifteen programs – most of which are free – scheduled by sponsoring organizations. These will include a Continental Army Encampment at Jockey Hollow with demonstrations and events presented throughout Saturday and Sunday. Also on Saturday, New Jersey Historian John T. Cunningham will speak about Lloyd Smith and the historic documents contributed by Smith to the Morristown National Historical Park’s archives. Additional activities include be a guided bike ride from Lewis Morris County Park to Jockey Hollow Visitor Center and information and demonstrations regarding colonial herb gardening.
A limited number of events will require tickets. These include a walking tour of Historic Presbyterian Church Burying Ground in Morristown and a dinner at the Morristown Club where a program will be presented entitled “Thomas Paine: Agitator for Freedom and Justice.”
Beginning in early April complete schedules will be available at the following web sites: www.morristourism.org or www.nps.gov/morr and by calling: 973-539-2016 ext. 232.
More than a dozen organizations participating including the following:
●National Park Service
●Crossroads of the American Revolution Association
●Washington Association of New Jersey
●Morris County Visitors Center
●Morristown Partnership
●Morris Museum
●Morris County Park Commission
●Morris County Heritage Commission
●North Jersey American Revolution Round Table
●2nd New Jersey Regiment, Helms’ Company
●Herb Society of America, Northern NJ Unit
●Town of Hanover Landmark Commission
●Burnham Park Association
●Daughters of the American Revolution, Morristown Chapter
●Glassworks Studio
●International Pottery
●Dublin Pub
●George and Martha’s American Grille
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Morris Twp.: Morris Museum debuts two exhibits
Experience a galactic expedition to outer space and a complex exploration of the human body in two highly interactive exhibits from the Pacific Science Center on view at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township, Jan. 28 through April 13. “The Space Spot” transforms the main gallery into a wonderland of planets, stars and galaxies. “Head to Toe: All About Your Body” explores five body-related topics — skeletons, organs, the senses, general health and amazing body facts. Museum hours are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission always is free for members and is free to the public every Thursday between 5 and 8 p.m. For more information, call (973) 971-3700 or visit www.morrismuseum.org.
The Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road
Morris Township, NJ
Phone: 973-971-3700
The Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road
Morris Township, NJ
Phone: 973-971-3700
Monday, March 2, 2009
1,500 Morris callers rang 2-1-1 in last 6 months
From The Daily Record:
1,500 Morris callers rang 2-1-1 in last 6 months
Free N.J. help line celebrating four-year milestone
MORRISTOWN -- 2-1-1, an easy-to-remember telephone number that provides Morris County residents with a free and confidential connection to various services, is celebrating four years of providing continuous help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
NJ 2-1-1 is a system of support, using inbound calls as well as a Web site (www.nj211.org) with instant messaging capability, that is intended to provide free, personal assistance to anyone trying to navigate their way through the vast network of health and human services, government assistance programs and local community resources in the state.
1,500 Morris callers rang 2-1-1 in last 6 months
Free N.J. help line celebrating four-year milestone
MORRISTOWN -- 2-1-1, an easy-to-remember telephone number that provides Morris County residents with a free and confidential connection to various services, is celebrating four years of providing continuous help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
NJ 2-1-1 is a system of support, using inbound calls as well as a Web site (www.nj211.org) with instant messaging capability, that is intended to provide free, personal assistance to anyone trying to navigate their way through the vast network of health and human services, government assistance programs and local community resources in the state.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
New Jersey Librarians Help Residents Through Tough Economic Times
New Jersey Librarians Help Residents Through Tough Economic Times
New Jersey public Librarians have crafted a website called "GET HELP"
This website includes:
New Jersey Work Tools - To find a job, negotiate NJ Unemployment Insurance. New Jersey's Virtual One-Stop offers online services to workers and employers.
New Jersey Financial Tools - Offers NJ Helps a guide to benefits assistance, SCHIP, Food Stamps, Veteran's Benefits, Tax Assistance, Auto Insurance.
New Jersey Housing Tools - Check this out for mortgage issued, homeless prevention and other housing related issues.
New Jersey Health Tools - Check this out for health insurance and subsidies, S-Chip, pharmaceutical assistance to the aged and medicare/medicaid issues, Doctor Profiles and Healthy NJ
New Jersey Parental Tools - Includes S-Chip Health Insurance for Children, Child Support, College prep and new parent information.
Tools for Seniors - NJ Ease - A one stop shopping program for senior's programs and issues.
New Jersey public Librarians have crafted a website called "GET HELP"
This website includes:
New Jersey Work Tools - To find a job, negotiate NJ Unemployment Insurance. New Jersey's Virtual One-Stop offers online services to workers and employers.
New Jersey Financial Tools - Offers NJ Helps a guide to benefits assistance, SCHIP, Food Stamps, Veteran's Benefits, Tax Assistance, Auto Insurance.
New Jersey Housing Tools - Check this out for mortgage issued, homeless prevention and other housing related issues.
New Jersey Health Tools - Check this out for health insurance and subsidies, S-Chip, pharmaceutical assistance to the aged and medicare/medicaid issues, Doctor Profiles and Healthy NJ
New Jersey Parental Tools - Includes S-Chip Health Insurance for Children, Child Support, College prep and new parent information.
Tools for Seniors - NJ Ease - A one stop shopping program for senior's programs and issues.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Morristown: Morristown's Got Talent - 2/25/2009
Morristown's Got Talent
An evening featuring the best amateur talent from Morristown, Morris Plains and Morris Township will be held Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South St., Morristown. The show will feature the 2009 finalists who auditioned for the show. The event, now in its second year, benefits the Morris Educational Foundation, which sponsors grants, scholarships and more. Tickets cost $20 to $75. Call (973) 539-8008 or visit www.mayoarts.org.
An evening featuring the best amateur talent from Morristown, Morris Plains and Morris Township will be held Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South St., Morristown. The show will feature the 2009 finalists who auditioned for the show. The event, now in its second year, benefits the Morris Educational Foundation, which sponsors grants, scholarships and more. Tickets cost $20 to $75. Call (973) 539-8008 or visit www.mayoarts.org.
FREE Museum Passes for Morris County Museums
You can borrow passes to 4 local museums, from the library: Craftsman Farms, Early Trades and Crafts, Morris Museum and Children's Museum.
Check them out from the Morris County Library.
Additional FREE Morris County Library Events
Story Times
Infant/toddler, 6-mos to 2-years, drop in
Stories and fingerplays
10AM, Friday, Jan. 16, Feb. 6 and 20, Mar. 6 & 20
School Age, K-2registration begins February 17
Stories and crafts, 4-5PM
Tuesday and Thursday, March 3-26
All ages Saturdays, 2PM
Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 28
Paws for Reading sponsored by the MCLF
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to read to listener dogs trained by St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Mondays, 7-8PM: Feb. 23 and Mar. 23
Please register (973-285-6980)
Programs by age Please register
All ages: Pajama Time, Family Craft Day and Friday Films
6-mos to 2-yrs: Open Story Time
2 to 5-yrs: Story Time
5-yrs and up: Story Craft, School-aged Story Time (K-2), Book Club
Craft Saturdays 10-11:30AM or 2-3:30PM
with Theresa Stanton, for ages 6 yrs+ Please register
Mar. 7th, SOAR, Bird mosaics
Apr. 4th, Earth Day shopping bags and cards
May 2nd, Lace Designing (Mother's Day craft)
June 6th, Bird houses (foamboard)
Check them out from the Morris County Library.
Additional FREE Morris County Library Events
Story Times
Infant/toddler, 6-mos to 2-years, drop in
Stories and fingerplays
10AM, Friday, Jan. 16, Feb. 6 and 20, Mar. 6 & 20
School Age, K-2registration begins February 17
Stories and crafts, 4-5PM
Tuesday and Thursday, March 3-26
All ages Saturdays, 2PM
Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 28
Paws for Reading sponsored by the MCLF
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to read to listener dogs trained by St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Mondays, 7-8PM: Feb. 23 and Mar. 23
Please register (973-285-6980)
Programs by age Please register
All ages: Pajama Time, Family Craft Day and Friday Films
6-mos to 2-yrs: Open Story Time
2 to 5-yrs: Story Time
5-yrs and up: Story Craft, School-aged Story Time (K-2), Book Club
Craft Saturdays 10-11:30AM or 2-3:30PM
with Theresa Stanton, for ages 6 yrs+ Please register
Mar. 7th, SOAR, Bird mosaics
Apr. 4th, Earth Day shopping bags and cards
May 2nd, Lace Designing (Mother's Day craft)
June 6th, Bird houses (foamboard)
Friday, February 20, 2009
March Events at Morris County Library
Morris County Library lists its March Events for 2009.
Make sure to reserve your seats online.
Friday Films, 2PM
March: Irish selections
March 6: The Boxer R, 1hr 54 min
March 13: The Snapper, R, 1hr 35min
March 20:The Magdalene Sisters, R, 2hrs
March 27: The Quiet Man, R, 2hrs 9min
Music and Media Upcoming Events
Piano students of Stella Belenky
Saturday March 7th 3:00 p.m.
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
South American music for flute and guitar
Saturday March 21st 3:00 p.m.
Michelle Brick (flute) and Darren O’Neill (guitar)
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
Make sure to reserve your seats online.
Friday Films, 2PM
March: Irish selections
March 6: The Boxer R, 1hr 54 min
March 13: The Snapper, R, 1hr 35min
March 20:The Magdalene Sisters, R, 2hrs
March 27: The Quiet Man, R, 2hrs 9min
Music and Media Upcoming Events
Piano students of Stella Belenky
Saturday March 7th 3:00 p.m.
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
South American music for flute and guitar
Saturday March 21st 3:00 p.m.
Michelle Brick (flute) and Darren O’Neill (guitar)
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Morris County earthquakes puzzling for geologists
From the Daily Record:
Minor earthquakes, including three in Morris County during a 15-day span, are relatively common in the northeastern United States but puzzle geologists because the nearest active fault line is hundreds of miles away under the Atlantic Ocean
“The cause of these earthquakes is really a big mystery because they really don’t fit in with the geologist image of plate tectonics,” said Catherine Riihimaki, a geologist who teaches at Drew University in Madison.
Riihimaki said that the 2.3-magnitude earthquake early this morning likely was the second of two aftershocks of the first Morris County quake Feb. 2. None of the earthquakes are believed to have caused any injury of property damage.
The first earthquake, with a 3.0 magnitude, was the largest of the three. The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, N.Y., said it was recorded at 10:34 p.m. Feb. 2. It was felt the strongest in Rockaway, Dover, Randolph and Denville.
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake last Saturday was felt primarily in Montville.
The epicenter of this morning’s quake, recorded at 1:42 a.m., was just over a mile outside Dover and felt mostly by people in Denville and Randolph according to county office of emergency management coordinator Scott DiGiralomo.
Riihimaki said today there is no way of knowing whether today’s quake will be the final aftershock but added, “I don’t think there’s any reason to be concerned.”
She added that it is “very rare” for an earthquake in the Northeast to register above 4.0 — generally perceived as the minimum magnitude for causing actual damage.
More typically, earthquakes in the region are so minor that many people — as happened in each of the three Morris County quakes — report not even noticing what happened.
While the San Andreas Fault in California is an obvious hazard for a major earthquake, geologists have various theories about what could be causing comparatively tremors in regions that are distance from any active fault lines.
Minor earthquakes, including three in Morris County during a 15-day span, are relatively common in the northeastern United States but puzzle geologists because the nearest active fault line is hundreds of miles away under the Atlantic Ocean
“The cause of these earthquakes is really a big mystery because they really don’t fit in with the geologist image of plate tectonics,” said Catherine Riihimaki, a geologist who teaches at Drew University in Madison.
Riihimaki said that the 2.3-magnitude earthquake early this morning likely was the second of two aftershocks of the first Morris County quake Feb. 2. None of the earthquakes are believed to have caused any injury of property damage.
The first earthquake, with a 3.0 magnitude, was the largest of the three. The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, N.Y., said it was recorded at 10:34 p.m. Feb. 2. It was felt the strongest in Rockaway, Dover, Randolph and Denville.
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake last Saturday was felt primarily in Montville.
The epicenter of this morning’s quake, recorded at 1:42 a.m., was just over a mile outside Dover and felt mostly by people in Denville and Randolph according to county office of emergency management coordinator Scott DiGiralomo.
Riihimaki said today there is no way of knowing whether today’s quake will be the final aftershock but added, “I don’t think there’s any reason to be concerned.”
She added that it is “very rare” for an earthquake in the Northeast to register above 4.0 — generally perceived as the minimum magnitude for causing actual damage.
More typically, earthquakes in the region are so minor that many people — as happened in each of the three Morris County quakes — report not even noticing what happened.
While the San Andreas Fault in California is an obvious hazard for a major earthquake, geologists have various theories about what could be causing comparatively tremors in regions that are distance from any active fault lines.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Morris County Library Events for Children
The latest events for children are to be found on the Morris County Library's website:
Upcoming
Jan 26, Paws for Reading, Mon. 7PM
Feb. 6, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 17, registration for school age Story Time begins, Tues.
Feb. 18, Book Club, Wed., 7PM
Feb. 20, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 23, Paws for Reading, Mon., 7PM
Upcoming
Jan 26, Paws for Reading, Mon. 7PM
Feb. 6, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 17, registration for school age Story Time begins, Tues.
Feb. 18, Book Club, Wed., 7PM
Feb. 20, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 23, Paws for Reading, Mon., 7PM
Social Service Agencies for Morris County Residents - (via Morris County Public Library)
This is a link to the .pdf file of all Social Service Agencies in Morris County, NJ. This file was compiled by the Morris County Public Library and the link leads to their website. This booklet includes information on the following:
GENERAL
Morris County Department of Human Services 973-285-6868
Co-ordinates a large number of programs aimed at improving the quality of life for Morris County citizens. http://www.morrishumanservices.org
NJ Helps NJ Department of Human Services provides a website designed to screen individuals for eligibility to over 30 social service programs. http://www.njhelps.org
NJ 211 New Jersey's community resource, can be accessed online or dial 211 from any phone. Locates where to go for help and how to apply. http://nj211.org
Self-Help Group Clearinghouse 1-800-367-6274 Guide to self-help and other support groups in N.J. with national organizations, model and online groups. Sponsored by St. Clare's Health System and state government.
American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey 973-797-3300 or 1-800-507-6058 Assists individuals with shelter, food, clothing, medication, crisis counseling, and other disaster- cased needs. Helps military families.
AGING
Morris County Division on Seniors, Disabilities and Veterans 973-285-6848
Advocacy for Morris County adults age 60 and over. Helps county residents remain healthy and in their own homes for as long as possible.
NJ EASE (New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry) Morris County EASE number: 1-800-564-4656 Provides an easy way for seniors and their families to get information about senior services such as healthcare, insurance, home care services, long term care options, transportation, social activities, nutrition and more.
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Division of Aging and Community Services 1-800-792-8820 Statewide Benefits for Older Persons Guide to programs
GENERAL
Morris County Department of Human Services 973-285-6868
Co-ordinates a large number of programs aimed at improving the quality of life for Morris County citizens. http://www.morrishumanservices.org
NJ Helps NJ Department of Human Services provides a website designed to screen individuals for eligibility to over 30 social service programs. http://www.njhelps.org
NJ 211 New Jersey's community resource, can be accessed online or dial 211 from any phone. Locates where to go for help and how to apply. http://nj211.org
Self-Help Group Clearinghouse 1-800-367-6274 Guide to self-help and other support groups in N.J. with national organizations, model and online groups. Sponsored by St. Clare's Health System and state government.
American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey 973-797-3300 or 1-800-507-6058 Assists individuals with shelter, food, clothing, medication, crisis counseling, and other disaster- cased needs. Helps military families.
AGING
Morris County Division on Seniors, Disabilities and Veterans 973-285-6848
Advocacy for Morris County adults age 60 and over. Helps county residents remain healthy and in their own homes for as long as possible.
NJ EASE (New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry) Morris County EASE number: 1-800-564-4656 Provides an easy way for seniors and their families to get information about senior services such as healthcare, insurance, home care services, long term care options, transportation, social activities, nutrition and more.
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Division of Aging and Community Services 1-800-792-8820 Statewide Benefits for Older Persons Guide to programs
Friday, January 30, 2009
Events 1/31 Weekend
Events for Saturday, January 31 include:
Madison: Casino night fundraiser
Try your hand at blackjack, roulette, or craps at the Casino Night fundraiser at the Madison Hotel, One Convent Road at Madison Avenue Madison, on Saturday, January 31st from 7pm to 11pm. The event, which benefits Central Avenue Elementary School , also includes an open bar, great food and live music. Each guest receives $100 play money with a chance to win gift certificates to local restaurants and stores, tickets to sporting events and many other great prizes. Advance tickets $75.00, $85.00 at the door.
Morris Twp.: 23rd Annual Benefit Concert
The 23rd Annual Benefit Concert for Humanitarian Aid for Central America comes to the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship on Saturday evening, January 31, 2009. The evening is packed with great music and storytelling entertainment, including singer Jean Rohe, the indie music band Matt Kanelos and The Smooth Maria, the jazz band Tyler, Schmidt and Spirig and storyteller Martin Dockery.
Details:
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
21 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
PRICE: Tickets are $20 in advance for unreserved seating, $25 unreserved at the door, and $30 for reserved Patron seats. Call (973)945-5174 to reserve seats in advance.
Sussex: Indoor Yard Sale
Tri-State Actors Theater will hold its annual indoor yard sale on Jan. 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Crescent Theatre, 74 Main St., Sussex. No earlybirds. For more information, call (973) 875-2950.
Bernards: Maple sugaring demonstrations
at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, on Jan. 24, 25, 31 and Feb. 1, 7. 8. 14. 15. 21 and 22. at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Participants will watch as maple trees are tapped, learn about sap collecting methods from past to present and experience the boiling process that produces New Jersey maple syrup. For more information, call (908) 766-2489.
Morristown: Morristown National Historical Park
The Ford Mansion, the house that served as George Washington's headquarters for six months during the Revolution, is open daily for tours, held at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. The adjacent museum is closed for a major rehabilitation and expansion construction project. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The nearby Wick House is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., depending on staff availability. Park roads are open from 8 a.m. to dusk. All hours are subject to change. The entrance fee for visitors age 16 and older is $4. A Morristown NHP Annual Park Pass is available for $15 and is valid for 12 months. Call (973) 539-2016 or visit www.nps.gov.
Florham Park: Chocolate Festival - 1/31
Come sample chocolate from vendors, watch demonstrations from local chefs, participate in Silent Auction and hear a performance by the New Jersey Youth Chorus at Park Avenue Club 184 Park Avenue Florham Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chester: Winter Wilderness Survival
Would you know how to survive in the wilderness during winter? Join Eric Olsen and Damon Noe of The Nature Conservancy for a basic introduction to winter wilderness survival at Kay Environmental Center 200 Pottersville Road Chester, from 10 to 12. Begin the day with a short introduction indoors, then head outside for lessons on shelter, fire and other survival techniques. Please dress accordingly.
Madison: Casino night fundraiser
Try your hand at blackjack, roulette, or craps at the Casino Night fundraiser at the Madison Hotel, One Convent Road at Madison Avenue Madison, on Saturday, January 31st from 7pm to 11pm. The event, which benefits Central Avenue Elementary School , also includes an open bar, great food and live music. Each guest receives $100 play money with a chance to win gift certificates to local restaurants and stores, tickets to sporting events and many other great prizes. Advance tickets $75.00, $85.00 at the door.
Morris Twp.: 23rd Annual Benefit Concert
The 23rd Annual Benefit Concert for Humanitarian Aid for Central America comes to the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship on Saturday evening, January 31, 2009. The evening is packed with great music and storytelling entertainment, including singer Jean Rohe, the indie music band Matt Kanelos and The Smooth Maria, the jazz band Tyler, Schmidt and Spirig and storyteller Martin Dockery.
Details:
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
21 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
PRICE: Tickets are $20 in advance for unreserved seating, $25 unreserved at the door, and $30 for reserved Patron seats. Call (973)945-5174 to reserve seats in advance.
Sussex: Indoor Yard Sale
Tri-State Actors Theater will hold its annual indoor yard sale on Jan. 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Crescent Theatre, 74 Main St., Sussex. No earlybirds. For more information, call (973) 875-2950.
Bernards: Maple sugaring demonstrations
at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, on Jan. 24, 25, 31 and Feb. 1, 7. 8. 14. 15. 21 and 22. at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Participants will watch as maple trees are tapped, learn about sap collecting methods from past to present and experience the boiling process that produces New Jersey maple syrup. For more information, call (908) 766-2489.
Morristown: Morristown National Historical Park
The Ford Mansion, the house that served as George Washington's headquarters for six months during the Revolution, is open daily for tours, held at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. The adjacent museum is closed for a major rehabilitation and expansion construction project. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The nearby Wick House is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., depending on staff availability. Park roads are open from 8 a.m. to dusk. All hours are subject to change. The entrance fee for visitors age 16 and older is $4. A Morristown NHP Annual Park Pass is available for $15 and is valid for 12 months. Call (973) 539-2016 or visit www.nps.gov.
Florham Park: Chocolate Festival - 1/31
Come sample chocolate from vendors, watch demonstrations from local chefs, participate in Silent Auction and hear a performance by the New Jersey Youth Chorus at Park Avenue Club 184 Park Avenue Florham Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chester: Winter Wilderness Survival
Would you know how to survive in the wilderness during winter? Join Eric Olsen and Damon Noe of The Nature Conservancy for a basic introduction to winter wilderness survival at Kay Environmental Center 200 Pottersville Road Chester, from 10 to 12. Begin the day with a short introduction indoors, then head outside for lessons on shelter, fire and other survival techniques. Please dress accordingly.
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