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Rolling hills, shimmering lakes, acres of trail for the blind, ball fields, four award- open space, magnificent homes and corpo- winning golf courses, lakes, picnic sites, rate campuses are all nestled within the cross-country skiing, information centers, beautiful landscape in northwest New Jer- gardens, three indoor ice surfaces at Men- sey that is Morris County. nen Arena in Morris Township, and the One of the 10 wealthiest counties in the new Central Park of Morris County in Par- United States, Morris County long has been sippany. recognized as a prime setting for business Education in Morris County commands and family. a leading role, with outstanding public and The county was incorporated in 1739 private elementary, secondary and higher when it was separated from Hunterdon educational facilities. Fairleigh Dickinson County. Named after Col. Lewis Morris, University, the College of St. Elizabeth and then governor of the Province of New Jer- Drew University have their campuses in sey, it originally included what are now the the county, along with the two-year County counties of Morris, Sussex and Warren. Photo by Rob Davies College of Morris, and the Morris County Morris County is located about 30 miles The Morris County Courthouse is the major School of Technology. northwest of New York City. Within its 469 landmark in the county seat of Morristown. The School of Technology in Denville of- square miles of land area, the county con- fers both shared and full-time programs for tains 39 municipalities with a 2012 popula- The courthouse is located on Washington the county’s high school students and con- tion from the U.S. Census bureau estimated Street, just west of the Morristown Green. tinuing education programs for adults. The to be 497,999. school also administers specialized acade- Morris County is New Jersey’s seventh near Morristown on two separate occa- mies in fields that range from health care largest county. sions. sciences, math, science and engineering At its most distant points, the county Much of the historic lore of these en- and computer and information sciences to stretches 30 miles from east to west and 30 campments is preserved in Morristown Na- visual and performing arts, law and public miles from north to south. Multi-million tional Historical Park, the first national safety, culinary arts and finance and inter- dollar shopping centers and highway mer- historical park in the country. national business. chandising malls have combined with con- It was also in Morris County, at what is The school also administers specialized struction of world headquarters of name- now Historic Speedwell in Morristown, academies in the fields of construction brand firms, discount houses, chain stores that Alfred Vail and Samuel F.B. Morse per- arts; automotive sciences; networking in- and food markets to grow the area. fected and first publicly demonstrated the formation technology and communica- The county is served by a network of ma- electro-magnetic telegraph in 1838. tions; health care sciences; math, science jor interstate, state, county and municipal In November 2002, Morris County voters and engineering; visual and performing roadways as well as bus, train and airport approved the creation of the Historic arts; law and public safety, and schools in service. Preservation Trust Fund, allowing the free- child related careers, cosmetology, culinary NJ Transit serves thousands of county holders to amend the county’s Open Space arts, finance and international business commuters daily. Bus service links the 39 and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to and veterinary science. municipalities to the metropolitan region. include the acquisition and preservation of Morris County is governed by a seven- Two airports are located within Morris historic sites and facilities. member Board of Chosen Freeholders County. The freeholders expanded that program elected at large to serve three-year terms. The county is bisected by a network of in 2012 to assist municipalities in purchas- The county administrator supervises the some 2,000 miles of federal interstate free- ing flood-prone residential properties and actual day-to-day operation of the county ways, and state, county and municipal converting them to permanently preserved government. roads. open space. The area civilian work force exceeds Today, Morris County is a rare blend of The county administration building is located on 273,000, and according to the Morris Coun- economic strength amid a healthy natural Washington Street and Court Street in Morristown. ty Economic Development Corp., the per- environment. The phone number is (973) 285-6010 or visit centage of the adult population possessing It offers diversified leisure time pursuits www.morriscountynj.gov. a college degree is 48 percent. and outstanding cultural and historical or- All of these factors coupled with a high ganizations and sites. 2013 Morris County quality of life have continued to attract Noted statewide for its recreational facil- many major companies and residents to ities and preservation of natural land- Board of Chosen Freeholders the county. scape, the Morris County Park System Thomas Mastrangelo, director Morris County is one of the great histor- (www.morrisparks.net) celebrated its 50th David Scapiccho, deputy director ical counties in the nation. During the anniversary in 2006. Douglas R. Cabana Revolutionary War, it was known as the Its parks, which attract about 4 million John Cesaro Military Capital of the American Revolu- visitors annually, encompass more than Ann F. Grossi tion. Its strategic location prompted Gen. 18,000 acres, 150 trail miles and 38 recre- George Washington and his Continental ational and educational facilities, includ- John Krickus Army to make their winter encampments ing a marina at Lake Hopatcong, a nature William ‘Hank’ Lyon

Recorder Community Newspapers PAGE 8 Our Town www.observer-tribune.com CHESTER BOROUGH The borough, renowned for shopping, TOWN HALL (open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday schools, restaurants and cultural opportu- >> nities, is located in southwestern Morris 50 North Road, Chester. Telephone: (908) 879-3660. Web site: www.chesterborough.org County and is completely surrounded by Municipal Offices Chester Township like the hole in a dough- Administrator Valerie Egan 908-879-3660 nut. Board of Health Nancy Shay 908-879-3660 Incorporated in 1930, the borough enjoys Borough Attorney Brian Mason 973-366-9300 a flourishing commercial area with mod- Borough Engineer Paul Farriero 908-879-6209 ern shopping centers along Route 206 and a Historic Preservation Sharon Alpaugh 908-879-3660 quaint historical district filled with up- Chief Financial Officer Vydia Nayak 908-879-3660 scale boutiques and shops, although most Clerk’s Office Valerie Egan 908-879-3660 of the land area of its 1.59 square miles is Construction Dept. Kerry Brown 908-879-3660 devoted to single-family housing. Dept. of Public Works Allen Alpaugh 908-879-3660 Fire Chief Angelo Bolio 908-879-5511 Historic Chester, along Main Street Fire Official Fred DeToro 908-879-3660 (Route 24), was known as “Black River” in Municipal Court Sharon Alpaugh 908-879-3660 the early 1700s. The area, at the time, was Planning Board Doogan Collier 908-879-3660 rich with farming, mining, milling and Police Chief Andre Kedrowitsch 908-879-5626 (non-emergency) inn-keeping until iron ore brought pros- Recreation Director Maxine Finney 908-955-7163 perity to the area in the latter half of the Solid Waste & Recycling Ana Hopler 908-879-3660 1800s. The majority of the buildings erect- Tax Office Ana Hopler 908-879-3660 ed along Main Street during this boom pe- Zoning Officer Kerry Brown 908-879-3660 riod were used as shops by local merchants; many continue today in the same capacity, The Historic Chester Business Associa- ty pool, athletic programs, and many civic although there was a major change in the tion sponsors numerous events throughout organizations. High school students attend 1990s, as the town evolved from a well- the year (see www.ilovechester. com), in- the highly regarded West Morris Mendham known antique center to a more diversified cluding one of the largest craft shows in High School, which has one of the few In- shopping area offering a selection of spe- the Northeast, usually held the second ternational Baccalaureate programs in the cialty stores. weekend in September. state. One special use of a historical building These events and those of surrounding According to the 2011 borough statistics, is the Black River Playhouse on the corner farms (including one of the most complex the borough’s population is 1,659. Residents of Grove Street and Maple Avenue (down corn mazes every fall at Stony Hill Farm), are governed by a voter-elected mayor and the street from the fire station). This 104- parks and scenery draw people from points six-member council who meet at 7 p.m. the seat theater-in-the-round is in a 140-year- far and wide. first and third Tuesday of the month in the old building that once served as a commu- Chester Borough and Chester Township municipal building at 50 North Road. The nity church and Chester Borough Hall, but share a K-8 school district, public library, police department and municipal court are now hosts quality productions. first aid squad, fire department, communi- located at 300 Main Street. SCHOOLS CALENDAR 2013-14 CHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT The school district serves two municipalities, Chester Borough and Chester Township BOARD OF EDUCATION SEPTEMBER DECEMBER APRIL 9 - First day for 23– Early dismissal 14-18 -Spring Kerri Wright Gary Lakritz students - Holiday Break Break President [email protected] 24-Jan. 1 – School [email protected] (12-13) OCTOBER closed - Holiday MAY (12-13) 14 – Schools closed Angelo Pennisi Break 26 - Schools closed Professional - Memorial Day Heather Ronco [email protected] Development JANUARY vice president (12-14) 20 – School closed - JUNE [email protected] 23 - Early dismissal Mike Tomasco NOVEMBER Martin Luther King (12-15) 7-8 - School closed - graduation [email protected] Day - NJEA Convention 24 – Early Dismissal Christine Hofstetter (12-15) christine.hofstetter@chester- 27 - Early dismissal FEBRUARY - Last day of school Nathan Treff - Thanksgiving 17 – School closed - nj.org (12-14) [email protected] Break Presidents’ Day (12-14) 28-29 - Thanksgiv- 18-19 – School Caroline Kleppe-Collins ing break closed - Winter caroline.kleppecollins Raymond Trevisan Break @chester-nj.org [email protected] (12-15) (12-14)

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JANET HOVEN Council Member ROBERT DAVIS MATTHEW FINNEY ELIZABETH GUGLIEMINI Hoven, a Republican, TIMOTHY IVERSON Mayor Council Member Council Member was elected in Nov. 2010 Council Member Davis, a Republican, was Finney, a Republican, Gugliemini, a Republi- to a three-year term on Iverson, a Republican, elected in Nov. 2010 to a was elected in November can, was elected in No- the council. It will expire was elected in November four-year mayoral term 2012 to his third year vember 2012 to a three- Dec. 31, 2013. Hoven re- 2011 to his third council after serving four terms term, which expires Dec. year term which expires sides in Fairmount Av- term which expires Dec. on the council. His may- 31, 2015. He lives on Dec. 31, 2015. She lives enue and can be reached 31, 2014. He lives on oral term will expire Dec. Cherry Street and can be on Larch Drive and can at (908) 879-0327. Grove Street and his 31, 2014. He is a resident reached at (908) 879- be reached at (908) 879- telephone number is of Swayze Lane and his 6888. 0173. (908) 879-5510. telephone number is (908) 879-9261. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Planning Board Board of Chester Area As of this writing, Adjustment Pool Committee there is no chairperson Kenneth Kasper Tammy Briggs for the board Chairman Cedar Tree Lane Joint Municipal Recreation (908) 879-7941 Library Trustees Commission Dennis Whorley Sharon Prince Board of Health Valley View Road Chair Dr. Douglas Carmel (908) 879-7413 President (12-31-13) Collis Lane Shade Tree (908) 879-4430 GARY MARSHUETZ JENNIFER COOPER Commission NAPOLITANO (12-31-13) Council Member Marla Jackson Council Member (908) 879-5361 Marshuetz, a Republi- can, first appointed to Napolitano, a Republi- complete an unexpired can, was elected in Nov. term, was elected in No- 2010 to a three-year vember 2011 to his third term on the council. It POSTAL SERVICE term which expires Dec. will expire Dec. 31, 2013. Chester Borough is served by the Chester Post 31, 2014. He lives on Elm She resides in Wheeler Office with the ZIP code 07930. Street. His phone num- Road and can be reached ber is (908) 879-5321. at (908) 879-1009.

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The 30 square miles that make up >> MUNICIPAL BUILDING (open 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays) Chester Township completely surround Chester Borough and the township itself 1 Parker Road, Chester is surrounded by Mendham Township, Telephone: (908) 879-5100; fax: (908) 879-8281; Randolph, Mount Olive, Washington Web site: www.chestertownship.org Township and the border of Somerset County. Municipal Offices While Chester boasts many modern Title Name Telephone Fax homes on sprawling lots, historic build- Administrator Carol Isemann (908) 879-5100, ext. 810 (908) 879-8281 ings from the 1700-1800s still are found in Dog Licensing Mary Nowicki (908) 879-5100, ext. 824 (908) 879-8083 abundance, giving the community a his- Building Inspector Jim Fania (908) 879-5100, ext. 822 (908) 879-8281 toric country ambiance. Clerk Carol Isemann (908) 879-5100, ext. 810 (908) 879-8281 Once known as Black River in the early Court Administrator Susan Travis (908) 879-5100, ext. 3 (908) 879-1837 1700s at a time of active farming, the area Board of Health Sec. Mary Nowicki (908) 879-5100, ext. 824 (908) 879-5260 enjoyed an iron ore boom period in the Finance Officer Kevin Lifer (908) 879-5100, ext. 817 late 1800s. Planning, Zoning Sarah Jane Noll (908) 879-5100, ext. 823 (908) 879-5260 Mining subsequently declined and the Police Chief Wayne Martini (908) 879-5514 (non-emergency) area returned to farming as the primary Public Works Craig Reiner (908) 879-5916 (908) 879-8281 business of the area. Farm stands and Recreation Maxine Finney (908) 879-5100, ext. 825 (908) 879-8281 “pick-your-own” fields continue to oper- Tax Assessor Maureen Kaman (908) 879-5100, ext. 820 (908) 879-8281 ate in the Chester area. Tax Collector Toni Theesfeld (908) 879-5100, ext. 818 (908) 879-8281 Deputy Clerk/Registrar Mary Edwards (908) 879-5100, ext. 812 (908) 879-8281 The township has been aggressive in Deputy Court Admin. Ingrid O’Connor (908) 879-5100, ext. 815 (908) 879-8281 farmland and open space preservation. In Constr. Tech. Assist. Ingrid O’Connor (908) 879-5100, ext. 821 (908) 879-8281 addition, much of the town is Highlands Plan. Board, Bd of Adjust. preservation area, aimed at maintaining Secy & Zoning Official Sarah Jane Noll (908) 879-5100, ext. 823 (908) 879-5260 a clean water supply. This also serves to Environmental Commission thwart development and maintains Secretary Sarah Jane Noll (908) 879-5100, ext. 823 (908) 879-5260 Chester’s rural atmosphere. Much of the parkland in Chester fol- lows the Black River from the Wildlife Management Area on the east side of the ed in the 1930s over a dispute over con- tional Baccalaureate programs in the town southward past Cooper Mill in the struction of a public water supply, they state. Milltown section into Black River County still share a public library, first aid squad, Chester is governed by a five-member Park and Hacklebarney State Park. fire department, community pool, athlet- Township Council headed by a separately Chester residents use routes 206 and 24 ic programs, civic organizations and K-8 elected mayor, all of whom serve three- when commuting and as access to inter- school system. year terms. state highways, employment centers and High school students attend the highly They meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and local shopping. regarded West Morris Mendham High third Tuesdays of the month in the mu- Even though the two Chesters separat- School, which has one of the few Interna- nicipal building on Parker Road.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS CALENDAR 2013-14 The school district serves two municipalities, Chester Borough and Chester Township (908) 879-7373 www.chester-nj.org

SEPTEMBER DECEMBER APRIL The district is composed of 9 - First day for 23– Early dismissal - Holiday 14-18 -Spring Break Dickerson Elementary School students Break MAY (K-2), Bragg Intermediate 24-Jan. 1 – School closed - School (3-5), and Black River OCTOBER Holiday Break 26 - Schools closed - Memorial 14 – Schools closed Profes- Day Middle School (6-8). Dicker- sional JANUARY son and Bragg Schools are lo- Development 20 – School closed - Martin JUNE cated on Route 24, east of 23 - Early dismissal - Luther King Day Chester Borough; Black River NOVEMBER graduation 7-8 - School closed - NJEA FEBRUARY 24 – Early Dismissal - Last day Middle School is on Route 513 Convention 17 – School closed - Presi- of school Last day of school (North Road), north of 27 - Early dismissal - Thanks- dents’ Day Chester Borough. High school giving Break 18-19 – School closed - Winter students attend West Morris- 28-29 - Thanksgiving break Break Mendham High School.

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WILLIAM COGGER DAN O’DONNELL JACKIE SPINELLI MATT KASS KAREN POWELL Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Cogger, a Republican, is Daniel O'Donnell, a Spinelli, a Republican, Kass, a Republican, was Powell, a Republican, serving the third year of a Republican, was elect- was elected in re-elected in November was elected in November ed in November 2011 November 2012 to her second consecutive three- 2011 to a second term, 2012 to her third three- and his term will first term in office, year term on the council. expire in December which expires in which expires Dec. 31, year term. She is a resi- He lives on Pleasant Hill 2014. He lives on Old December 2015. She 2014. He lives on Chester dent of Linabury Lane Road and his telephone Four Bridges Road and lives at 4 Locust Drive Woods Drive. His tele- and can be reached at number is (973) 598-9246. can be reached at and her phone number phone number is (908) (908) 879-7579. (908) 879-5100. is (908) 879-2518. 879-5154. CHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT WEST MORRIS REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION

Kerri Wright Gary Lakritz Board of Education members can be reached through the President [email protected] Board Office by calling 908-879-6404 or emailing www.bmc- [email protected] (12-13) [email protected]. Address letters to: West Morris Regional (12-13) Angelo Pennisi High School District, Board of Education, 10 South Four Heather Ronco [email protected] Bridges Road, Chester, NJ 07930. The WMRHSD Board of vice president (12-14) Education (BOE) is represented by the following members: [email protected] (12-15) Mike Tomasco Chester Township: Marcia Asdal, [email protected] [email protected] James Johnston (President) [email protected] Christine Hofstetter (12-15) christine.hofstetter@chester- Mendham Township: James C. Button, [email protected] Nathan Treff nj.org Mendham Borough: Jacqueline Schram (Vice President) (12-14) [email protected] (12-14) [email protected] Caroline Kleppe-Collins Raymond Trevisan Washington Township: Cristen Forrester, caroline.kleppecollins [email protected] @chester-nj.org [email protected] (12-14) Joseph Galayda, [email protected] (12-15) Dave Lobron, [email protected] John Meyer, [email protected] BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Tom Richar, [email protected] All members are voted into the volunteer position by the Planning Board Environmental Board of Health community in which they reside. Derek Moore Commission Joe DiPaolo, chair Chairman Marykatheryn Kopec Chairman Parks Advisory Board of Committee >> FIND US ONLINE Adjustment Russ Cembrinski Trey Bianco Chairman Please visit us at www.observer-tribune.com Chairman Recorder Community Newspapers PAGE 12 Our Town www.observer-tribune.com HARDING TOWNSHIP

Named after President Warren G. Harding, >> HARDING TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING this quiet enclave of roughly 3,200 residents (open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays) is best known for its rural rolling landscape and affluent population. Harding boasts one P.O. Box 666, Kirby Hall --- Blue Mill and Sand Spring Road, New Vernon of the highest per capita family incomes in Telephone: (973) 267-8000; fax: (973) 267-6221; Web site: www.hardingnj.org the country at a median of $130,000. While in eastern Morris County, close to New York City and surrounded by upscale Municipal Offices suburban towns, shopping centers and major Title Name Telephone Fax highways, Harding Township itself literally Administrator Gail McKane (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 has no downtown. There is only a very small Animal Control (973) 267-8000 commercial area long Mount Kemble Avenue Building Inspector Mary Ellen Balady (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 (Route 202) and a dabbling of local business- Deputy Clerk Paige Yutko (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 es in Green Village and New Vernon. Deputy Registrar Lisa Sharp (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 The desire to preserve Harding’s rural Finance Himanshu Shah (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 character was evident even in 1928 when an Fire Chief, Green Village Kevin Doherty (973) 377-7073 unusual private land preservation effort be- Fire Chief, New Vernon Spencer Natunen (973) 445-1697 gan with the New Vernon Neighborhood Health Administrator Garry M. Annibal (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 Restrictive Agreement. Several estate own- Planning Board Admin. Margot Kaye (973) 267-8000 ers convinced many others voluntarily to Acting Police Chief Mark Giansanti (973) 455-0500 (non-emergency) place a restrictive covenant on their land to Public Works Tracy Toribio (973) 267-2448 (973) 292-9539 limit development and save the pastoral Recreation Jerry O’Loughlin (973) 539-8100 (973) 267-6221 qualities of more than 1,000 acres. Tax Assessor Joseph McKeon (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 These efforts influenced subsequent zon- Tax Collector Kathy Silber (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 ing codes and the town’s strong notions of Welfare (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 the landscape value. In the late 1960s, Hard- Construction Official Mary Ellen Balady (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 ing gained national attention for defeating a Sewer Collector Leonard Ho (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 proposal to build an airport in a local swamp area. Forty percent of this 20-square-mile Zoning Officer Karen Zaborsky (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 township is protected open space and in- elects one of its members to serve as mayor members of the Township Committee serve cludes large portions of the Great Swamp for the year. on each standing committee and provide National Wildlife Refuge and Morristown The committee establishes policies for oversight to the departments. National Historical Park (Jockey Hollow). the administration of the various depart- Harding Township is in the 11th Congres- The rural atmosphere is enhanced further by ments and appoints a township administra- sional District and is part of New Jersey’s a three-acre per home minimum zoning in tor who is responsible for carrying out 21st Legislative District, covering western most of the community. those policies and overseeing the day-to-day portions of Essex County, all of Morris Harding is surrounded by Long Hill Town- operations of the township. County, and sections of Passaic County, Som- ship and Chatham Township to the east, They meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third erset County and Sussex County. It is repre- Morris Township to the north, Mendham Monday of each month at Kirby Hall Mu- sented by one of its own in Washington, D.C., Township on the west and Somerset County nicipal Building at Blue Mill and Sand Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-11. to the south. Spring roads. The town has its own K-8 school and sends Harding is governed by a voter-elected Eleven standing committees are appointed public secondary school students to nearby five-member Township Committee which at the annual reorganization meeting. Two Madison High School.

HARDING TWP. SCHOOL CALENDAR HARDING TWP. SEPTEMBER DECEMBER March BOARD OF EDUCATION 3 – Classes begin 11–2 Hr. delayed opening 26 – 2 Hr. delay 5– Yom Kippur, closed 23-31 – Holiday Recess (973) 267-6398 APRIL Kim Macaulay James Novotny OCTOBER JANUARY 14-18 – Spring recess President 14 – 2 Hr. delay 1 – New Year’s Day John Flynn 20 -- Martin Luther King MAY NOVEMBER Dev Modi Day, staff in-service 23, 26 – Memorial Day Davor Gjivoje 7-8 – School closed, Vice President NJEA Convention FEBRUARY JUNE 27 – Dismissal 12:45 pm 14-18 – Winter recess, 12 – Early dismissal Superintendent of Schools: Alex Anemone 28-29 – School closed, President’s Day 13 -- Early dismissal, last Thanksgiving Recess day for students Interim business administrator/board secretary: David Blake Recorder Community Newspapers www.observer-tribune.com Our Town PAGE 13 HARDING TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

LOUIS LANZEROTTI NICOLAS PLATT NANCY DITOSTO ALF NEWLIN NED WARD Chairman Vice Chairman Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Lanzerotti, a Republican, Platt, a Republican, was DiTosto, a Republican, Newlin, a Republican, Ward, a Republican, was was elected to his sev- originally appointed to a was elected in was originally appointed elected to his third enth three-year term in one-year term and sub- November 2012 to her to fill an unexpired term three-year term in No- Nov. 2011, which expires sequently elected to his first three-year term, and then was elected to vember 2012. The term Dec. 31, 2014. He is a res- second three-year term which expires Dec. 31, a full three-year term in expires in December ident of Brook Drive in Nov. 2011. The term 2015. She lives on Blue November 2012. He lives 2015. He is a resident of North. His telephone expires Dec. 31, 2014. He Mill Road and can be on Blue Mill Road and Tempe Wick Road and number is (973) 425- can be reached at (917) reached at (973) 267- his telephone number is his telephone number is 6433. 974-9100. 8000, ext. 197. (973) 538-4839. (973) 539-8122. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS P.O. Box 666, New Vernon, NJ 07976 Planning Board Historic Preservation Isobel Olcott Committee Chairperson Wendy Montgomery (12-31-12) Vice Chairperson (12-31-13) Board of Health Libero Saraceno Shade Tree Advisory Chairperson Committee (12-31-15) Caron Menger (973) 267-8000 Chairperson Board of Adjustment (12-31-13) Phil Rosenbach Chairman Wildlife Management (973) 267-8000 Committee (12-31-13) Sub-committee of Environmental Commission Citizens Park Advisory Karl Meister Committee Chair Tom dePoortere Chairman Open Space Committee (12-31-13) Tom MacCowatt Chairman Photo by Mike Condon (12-31-13) Environmental Harding School fourth grader Olivia DiRienzo shows her small Commission wooden models, made from bird houses, of Harding Township’s Karl Meister, Chairman Presbyterian church and Glen Alpin mansion. They were part of the (12-31-14) Quest program’s “My Town Through A Child’s Eyes” program.

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Recorder Community Newspapers www.observer-tribune.com Our Town PAGE 15 PUBLIC SAFETY In case of emergency, call 911 to reach any one of these services. Chester Borough New Vernon Volunteer Mendham Township Police Dept. First Aid Squad 3 Cherry Lane, Brookside Chester Borough Police Dept. Village Road (973) 543-2581; fax (973) 543-2603 300 Main St. (973) 538-1277 www.mendhamtownship.org/police.htm (908) 879-5626; fax (908) 879-5862 Squad captain: Diane Hinds Police chief: Steven Crawford Police chief: Andre Kedrowitsch Mendham Township First Aid Chester Volunteer Fire Company Mendham Borough Squad No. 1 P.O. Box 122, Cherry Lane, Brookside P.O. Box 506, Main Street Mendham Borough Fire (973) 543-1212 (908) 879-5511; fax (908) 879-5511 Department mendhamtownship.org/firstaid.htm Fire chief: Angelo Bolio 24 E. Main St. Squad captain: Beth Ruhle Chester Volunteer First Aid Squad (973) 543-4682; fax (973) 543-7202 www.mendhamfd.org P.O. Box 337, Main Street Washington Township (908) 879-5560; fax (908) 879-5560 Fire chief: Richard DeNicola Squad chief: Cris Champi Mendham Borough First Aid Squad Fairmount Fire Company 24 E. Main St. P.O. Box 8, Parker Road, Long Valley (973) 543-7178; fax (973) 543-7202 (908) 876-3232 Chester Township www.mendhamfirstaid.org www.34fire.org Fire chief: Rick Avello Chester Fire Co. and First Aid Squad Squad captain: Paula Oswald (same as above) Mendham Borough Police Dept. Long Valley Fire Company P.O. Box 234, Fairview Avenue Chester Township Police Dept. 3 Cold Hill Road South (973) 543-2527; fax (973) 543-9774 (908) 876-3232 1 Parker Road www.mendhamnj.org/docs/mbpd.htm www.36fire.org (908) 879-5514; fax (908) 879-8083 Fire chief: Jim Rasmussen Police chief: Wayne Martini Police chief: Pasquale G. Libertino Schooley’s Mountain Fire Co. P.O. Box 35, Schooley’s Mountain Road Harding Township Mendham Township (908) 852-0857 Township fire chief: Tom Montgomery www.35fire.org Green Village Fire Department Fire chief: Rick Welch 529 Green Village Road Ralston Engine Company No. 1 (973) 377-7073 P.O. Box 356, Mendham Long Valley First Aid Squad Fire chief: Kevin Doherty 322 Mendham Road West P.O. Box 111, 70 East Mill Road, Long Valley (908) 876-4567 Harding Township Police Dept. (973) 543-4763 www.mendhamtownship.org/fire.htm www.lvfas.org P.O. Box 246, Blue Mill Road, New Vernon Fire chief: Tom Montgomery (973) 455-0500; fax (973) 455-1135 Washington Township Police Dept. www.hardingnj.org/content Brookside Engine Company No. 1 1 E. Springtown Road, Long Valley Police chief: Mark Giansanti P.O. Box 196, 1 Cherry Lane, Brookside (908) 876-3232; fax (908) 876-5655 New Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept. (973) 543-7213; fax (973) 543-3473 www.wtpdmorris.org www.mendhamtownship.org/fire.htm Village Road Police chief: Michael Bailey Fire chief: Peter Staples (973) 538-1277 To report a fire, call (973) 455-0500. Fire chief: Spencer Natunen

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Common lore states that Mendham’s >> MUNICIPAL BUILDING (open 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays) name is derived from a local Revolution- ary-era seamstress who could “men ’em” Phoenix House, 2 W. Main St., Mendham Telephone: (973) 543-7152; fax: (973) 543-7202; Web site: www.mendhamnj.org for the soldiers, although another (proba- bly more reliable) account says the name Municipal Offices was given by Ebenezer Byram in 1745. Title Name Telephone Fax In 1906, Mendham Borough separated Administrator Ellen Sandman (973) 543-7152, ext.11 (973) 543-7202 from Mendham Township during a dispute Animal Control Randolph Township (973) 989-7050 over the need to construct a public water Building Department Russ Heiney (973) 543-7152, ext.18 (973) 543-2290 system. Clerk Maureen Massey (973) 543-7152, ext.15 (973) 543-7202 The borough of slightly more than 5,000 Court Administrator Lisa Conover (973) 543-7526 (973) 543-1856 residents is known for its quality schools Engineer Paul Ferriero (973) 543-7152 (973) 543-7202 and small- town sense of community. With Finance Susan Giordano (973) 543-7152, ext. 14 (973) 543-7202 only two traffic lights, the historic center of First Aid Squad Paula Oswald (973) 543-7178 town is at the crossroads of Route 24 and Board of Health Sec. Helen Cleary (973) 543-7152 (973) 543-2290 Mountain Avenue/Hilltop Road where the Public Works Ken O’Brien (973) 543-6535 (973) 543-1852 landmark Phoenix House and Black Horse Recreation Bruce DiBisceglie (973) 543-2610 (973) 543-2290 Inn stand, as well as a collection of antique Municipal Judge Gary F. Troxell shops, interior decorators, gift shops, spa, Tax Assessor Scott Holzhauer (973) 543-7152, ext. 13 (973) 543-7202 and boutiques. Tax Collector Donna Cummins (973) 543-7152, ext. 17 (973) 543-7202 The Mendham Village Shopping Center Police Pascual Libertino, Chief (973) 543-2527 (973) 543-9774 is on the eastern end of Main Street toward Fire Richard DeNicola, Chief (973) 543-4682 (973) 543-4977 Morristown. Zoning Officer Patricia Fischer (973) 543-7152, ext. 23 (973) 543-7202 Mendham Township surrounds the bor- Land Use Coordinator Diana Callahan (973) 543-7152, ext. 20 (973) 543-7202 ough on three sides like a horseshoe and Bernardsville is its neighbor to the south. Only 35 miles from New York City, the lane bowling alley called the Pastime presides over Borough Council meetings Mendhams do not have any direct access to Lanes. and votes in order to break a tie. a major highway, which has helped it avoid The children of Mendham Borough at- He can veto ordinances and appoint sub- overdevelopment over the years and main- tend their own elementary and middle ordinate officials, ad hoc committees and tains its genteel atmosphere. schools, then join Mendham Township and certain officials to boards, committees and Annual civic events include the Labor the Chesters at the highly rated West Mor- commissions. Day weekend celebration sponsored by The ris Mendham High School, which boasts The council confirms the mayor’s ap- Pastime Club that features a carnival, one of the few International Baccalaureate pointments and can override his veto by a child-friendly games and contests, band programs in the state. two-thirds majority of members. concert, small-town Main Street parade The borough is governed by a voter-elect- Meetings are held at 8 p.m. the first and and evening fireworks. ed mayor and six council members, two of third Mondays of each month in the The Pastime Club also manages one of which are elected to three-year terms each Garabrant Center at 4 Wilson St. the community’s hidden treasures, a four- year. The mayor, who has a four-year term, SCHOOLS CALENDAR 2013-14 BOARD OF EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER JANUARY John Vitale William Corbett Paul Fechhelm 3-4 - Teacher-In-service 20 - Closed - Martin Luther President (973) 543-8758 Lowery Lane 9 - Students report King Day Pembroke Dr. (12-13) (973) 224-6435 OCTOBER FEBRUARY (973) 543-2400 (12-13) (12-13) Beth Cocuzza 14- Teacher In-service, 17 - Presidents Day - Teacher (973) 543-2162 Anne Marie no school In-service, no school Steven Andrew (12-15) Hornyak Vice President (973) 543-4350 NOVEMBER APRIL (973) 543-1799 Michael Craver (12-15) 7-8 - Closed - NJEA Convention 14-18 - Spring break (12-15) (973) 543-1293 (12-15) Fred Schoenbrodt 20-22 - Parent/Teacher Confer- MAY ences Alice Boushie (973) 543-0876 26 - Closed - Memorial Day 28-29 - Closed - Thanksgiving (973) 543-9172 (12-15) JUNE (12-13) DECEMBER 19 - MV Graduation 23-31 - Winter Break 20 - Last day of school To reach a board member use the following formula: boe.(first initial of first name, full last name) @mendhamboroughschools.org. Recorder Community Newspapers www.observer-tribune.com Our Town PAGE 17 MENDHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

NEIL HENRY JR.. STANLEY WITCZAK III JOHN ANDRUS BRAD BADAL VERONICA DALY Mayor Council President Council Member Council Member Council Member Henry, a Republican, was Witczak, a Republican, is Andrus, a Republican, Badal, a Republican, was Daly, a Republican, is in re-elected in November serving his fifth three- was elected to his sixth elected in November her first three-year term 2010 to a second four- year council term, which three-year term in No- 2011 to his third three- on the council. She is year term as mayor expires Dec. 31, 2015. He vember 2012. He lives on year term which will ex- also a member of the which will expire Dec. is a resident of Mountain Hillcrest Avenue and can pire Dec. 31, 2014. He Board of Health. Her 31, 2014. He lives on Avenue and can be be reached at (973) 543- lives on Kerby Lane and term epires Dec. 31, Sterling Avenue and his reached at (973) 543- 4412. his telephone number is 2013. She lives on Tal- telephone number is 7152. (973) 543-5690. madge Road and can be (973) 543-3346. reached at (973) 543- 7289.

LOUIS GARUBO DAVID SHARKEY Council Member Council Member Garubo, a Republican, Sharkey, a Republican, was elected to his eighth was elected in Novem- three-year council term ber 2010 to a three-year in Nov. 2011 which ex- term on the council. The pires Dec. 31, 2014. He term will expire Dec. 31, lives on Franklin Road in 2013. He lives on East Mendham and his tele- Main St. and can be phone number is (973) reached at (973) 7386. 543-7327.

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Planning Board Environmental Open Space Advisory Board of Health Richard Kraft Commission George Connolly Paula D’Amato Chairman (12-12) Laurie Felber Chairman President Chairman (973) 543-7152 ext. 13 Board of Adjustment Bryan Seavey Library Board Historic Preservation Chairman Gail Griffith-Roch Committee President Michael Zedalis Chairman

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Within the 17.8-square-mile horseshoe- >> MUNICIPAL BUILDING (open 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. weekdays) shaped township are large, sprawling res- idential properties and the historical dis- P.O. Box 520, Cherry Lane, Brookside tricts of Ralston and Brookside. Mend- Telephone: (973) 543-4555; fax: (973) 543-6630; Web site: www.mendhamtownship.org ham Township maintains its rural at- mosphere with large- lot zoning and Municipal Offices preservation of parkland. According to Title Name Telephone Fax the township, the median value of a sin- Administrator Stephen Mountain (973) 543-4555 (973) 543-6630 gle-family home is $470,000. Animal Control Randolph Township (973) 989-7050 (973) 377-5012 Building Inspector/ Except for Sammy’s restaurant on Construction Department Russ Heiney (973) 543-4555 (973) 543-6630 Route 24, an established, family-owned Township Clerk Kathy Potter (973) 543-4555, ext. 111 (973) 543-6630 eatery in a white house with no sign, and Court Administrator Lisa Conover (973) 543-7526 (973) 543-1856 one small artist studio next to the historic Engineer Paul Ferriero (908) 879-6209 Brookside Post Office, the township does Finance Tim Day (973) 543-4555 (973) 543-6630 not contain any commercial zoning. Board of Health Barbara Bruin (973) 543-4555 (973) 543-6630 Mendham has much to offer for its Public Works David H. Read, Jr. (973) 543-4509 (973) 895-1750 slightly more than 5,400 residents from Recreation Lori Dent (973) 543-4555, ext. 122 (973) 543-6630 the Brookside Community Club, a fre- Tax Assessor Scott Holzhauer (973) 543-4555 (973) 543-6630 quently used community center, to its an- Police Department Steven Crawford, Chief (973) 543-2581 (973) 543-2603 nual Fourth of July Parade, fishing der- Fire Department Tom Montgomery, Chief (973) 543-7213 (973) 543-6630 bies and Brookside Beach, a pond next to First Aid Squad Beth Ruhle, Captain (973) 543-1212 (973) 543-6630 the elementary school that is open for swimming during the summer and skat- adults and children. Mendham has its own television sta- ing in the winter. Built in 1785, the Ralston General Store tion on Patriot Media’s Channel 25. Much of the community’s charm has to on Route 24 served as the center of com- Events of interest to residents are aired do with its unique isolation from major munity life at the time. Open on Sundays on a scrolling bulletin board, and more highways yet still managing to be just an and holidays, it is the oldest post office enhancements are expected in the fu- hour from New York City. The township building in the country and houses 18th ture. surrounds three sides of Mendham Bor- century memorabilia maintained by the The highly rated K-8 Mendham Town- ough, has Bernardsville and Harding as Ralston Historical Association. ship school district serves about 900 chil- neighbors to the south, Chester to the The Fourth of July Parade and Festival dren, while students in grades 9 to 12 at- west, Randolph on the north and Morris is an annual event in the Brookside sec- tend the highly regarded West Morris Township to the east. tion of town. The Main Street parade in- Mendham Regional High School with one In addition to Patriots Path, which me- cludes civic leaders, local float entries, of the few International Baccalaureate anders through town, other public parks bands, fire trucks, antique vehicles, programs in the state. include Buttermilk Farms in the north- clowns and occasionally, farm animals. The township is governed by a five- west corner of town which is a natural The parade route ends at the Brookside member voter-elected Township Commit- area for hiking and cross-country skiing; Community Center where families can tee, which selects one of its own annually Dismal Harmony Natural Area in the Ral- participate in games and contests or buy to serve as mayor. The committee meets ston section of town for horseback riding a hotdog or hamburger at the Rotary Club at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday and fourth and long walks; and the Schiff Nature food booth. Other local events include a Tuesday of each month at the municipal Preserve in the southwest for passive clambake and pancake breakfasts spon- building on Cherry Lane in Brookside. recreation and educational programs for sored by the local fire company. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mendham Township K-8 District -- [email protected] Phone: (973) 543-4519 Andrew Christmann Jocelyn de Grandpre Brian Jendryka President Vice President (973) 543-4519 (973) 543-4519 Jeffrey Brauner (973) 543-4519 POSTAL SERVICE Frank Kontely The township is served by the following Fion Wood post offices in and out of the township: [email protected] Kenneth Elgarten Bernardsville 07924, Brookside 07926, Chester 07930, Far Hills 07931, Mend- ham 07945, Morristown 07960 and >> PHOTO GALLERIES ONLINE Mount Freedom 07970. Go to www.observer-tribune.com

Recorder Community Newspapers www.observer-tribune.com Our Town PAGE 19 MENDHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE NOT PICTURED MARIBETH THOMAS Committee Member Thomas, a Republican, is serv- ing her first term on the Township Committee. She was elected in Nov. 2010 and her term expires Dec. 31, 2013. She lives on West Main Street in Brookside and can RICHARD MERKT CHRIS BAUMANN ROBERT STROBEL SAMUEL TOLLEY be reached at (973) 525- Mayor Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member 9171. Merkt, a Republican, was ap- Republican Chris Bau- Strobel, a Republican, Tolley, a Republican, was pointed in 2012 to fill the un- mann was elected to his was elected in November elected in November expired term of Jack Schrier first term in office 2011 to a three-year 2011 to his first three- and was elected in November November 2012 and his which expires Dec. 31, year committee term 2012 to a full three-year term expires in Decem- 2014. He lives on Stony which expires Dec. 31, term, which expires Dec. 31, ber 2015. He lives on Hill Road and his tele- 2013. 2015. He lives on Carroll Dri- Linsey Court and his phone number is (973) ve and his telephone number phone number is (9973) 543-3093. is (973) 543-6793. 543-1230.

SCHOOLS CALENDAR BOARDS & COMMISSIONS To contact a representative of the Township Board or Commission, please call Township Hall at (973) 543-4555. SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY Planning Board Board of Health Historic 3-4 - Staff in-service 14 - Early dismissal, Kevin Giordano Kenneth West Preservation 9 - Students first day Teacher-In-Service 17-18 - Closed - Chair President Committee OCTOBER Presidents Weekend kevin.giordano@pills- Corey Lane, Mendham Raymond Nadaskay 14 - Closed - Columbus burylaw.com [email protected] Chairman Day, Teacher-In-Service MARCH (12-31-16) (973) 543-2809 [email protected] 19 - 2-hour delay (12-31-15) (973) 543-2280 NOVEMBER Board of (12-31-13) conferences Adjustment Environmental 4-6 - 1 p.m. dismissal - 20-21 - Early dismissal Richard Brusco Commission Tree Protection Parent Conferences conferences Chairman Ralph Rhodes, Co-chair Committee 7-8 - Closed - NJEA Con- [email protected] Roxiticus Road Brian Hays vention APRIL (973) 543-2830 (973) 543-6878 Chairman 27 - Early dismissal 14-18 - Spring Break (12-31-13) (12-31-14) [email protected] 28-29 -Thanksgiving [email protected] (973) 543-7352 MAY Recreation DECEMBER (12-31-13) 26 - Closed - Memorial Commission TV25 Committee 20 - Early dismissal Day Clare Button Mike Monahan Wildlife 23-31 - Winter Break JUNE Chairperson Chairperson Management 20 - Last day of school (973) 543-9001 (12-31-13) Committee JANUARY (12-31-15) John Mallon 20 - Closed - Martin Chairman Luther King Day [email protected] (973) 543-2492 (12-31-13)

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Recorder Commu- PAGE 34 Our Town www.observer-tribune.com WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

At 45 square miles, Washington Township >> MUNICIPAL BUILDING (open 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays) is one of Morris County’s largest municipali- ties and is located in the county’s most west- 43 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 erly edge. Although the community techni- Telephone: (908) 876-3315; fax: (908) 876-5138; Web site: www.wtmorris.org cally is composed of several neighborhoods with names such as Schooley’s Mountain, Municipal Offices Naughright and Pleasant Grove, most people Title Name Telephone Fax refer to the area collectively as Long Valley. Administrator/Twp. Clerk Deborah Burd (908) 876-3315 (908) 876-5138 Assistant Administrator Andrew Coppola (908) 876-3315 Known for hundreds of years as German Senior Deputy Twp. Clerk Nina DiGregorio (908) 876-3315 (908) 876-5138 Valley for the original German Protestants Tax Collector Amy Monahan (908) 876-3845 (908) 876-5138 who settled the area, the name was changed Municipal Court Judge Frank P. Leanza (908) 876-3315 during World War I, a time of anti-German Animal Control Christaianna Cooke-Gibbs (908) 876-3650 sentiment which residents feared would be di- Construction Official Neil Ruggiero (908) 876-4711 (908) 876-5082 rected against them. Court Administrator Jan Simonetti (908) 876-3852 (908) 876-5138 Although there has been much growth in Engineer Leon Hall (973) 887-2270 (973) 887-7974 town in recent years, mostly of upscale resi- Finance Kevin Lifer (908) 876-3315 (908) 876-5138 dential homes, the town still is characterized Health Officer Cristianna Cooke-Gibbs (908) 876-3650 (908) 876-5138 as rural with many working farms, as well as Public Works Scott Frech (908) 876-3382 (908) 876-5553 “pick-your-own” farms that attract day-trip- Recreation Coordinator Darlene Hatcher (908) 876-5941 (908) 876-0029 pers from out of town. Tax Assessor Ann Marie Obiedzinski (908) 876-9132 (908) 876-5138 Although there is a small shopping/profes- Chief of Police Michael Bailey (908) 876-3232 (908) 876-5655 sional center on Route 24/513, many residents Registrar of Vital Statistics Linda Gable (908) 876-3650 (908) 876-5138 drive to Chester or Hackettstown for much of Recycling Coordinator Nancy Salvatore (908) 876-4369 (908) 876-5553 their shopping needs because there is little Planning Department Barbara Margolese (908) 876-3652 (908) 876-5138 Zoning Officer Frank Mileto (908) 876-3652 (908) 876-5138 commercial development to support the near- Plumbing Subcode Official Steve Cianci (908) 876-4711 (908) 876-5082 ly 20,000 residents – which is just how they like it. from the iron deposits in the nearby moun- the four elementary schools before progress- The section of town known as Schooley’s tains. ing to Long Valley Middle School, then West Mountain was probably America’s earliest Recreation is an important aspect of life in Morris Central High School, a highly rated summer resort and spa. The pure mountain Washington Township, which enjoys easy ac- school with one of the few International Bac- air, romantic surroundings, and mineral cess to a number of township, county, and calaureate programs in the state. spring, which in 1815 was declared to be the state recreation facilities. Running though The township is governed by a five-member purest and best chalybeate water in the coun- town on the south side of town and into Hun- elected Township Committee, which meets at try, attracted people to the area who came to terdon County is one of the state’s best native 7:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month in drink and bathe in the waters which were be- trout-fishing rivers, the South Branch of the the municipal building on Schooley’s Moun- lieved to heal all types of disorders. The Raritan River. tain Road. Lenape Indians, of course, long had known Washington Township has its own K-8 The Mayor is selected annually by his peers about the waters which drew healing powers school district. Children now attend one of on the Township Committee. SCHOOLS CALENDAR BOARD OF EDUCATION

Washington Township Schools (2013-14) Washington Township Board (908) 876-4172 www.wtschools.org SEPTEMBER JANUARY 9 – Students report 20 - School in Session- Cathleen Compoli Kevin Daly Michelle Munley Martin Luther King Day OCTOBER President [email protected] mmunley ccompoli (12-13) @wtschools.org 14-15 – Closed - Columbus FEBRUARY @wtschools.org (12-15) Day Weekend 17- CLosed - Presidents’ (12-13) Kristin Gallagher Day NOVEMBER [email protected] Michael St. Kathleen Koop (12-15) 7-8 – Closed - NJEA Conven- Jacques APRIL Vice President tion (12-15) 14-18 – Spring break Harvest Lane Chance Healy 22,25,26 – Early dismissal, Long Valley [email protected] conferences MAY (12-14) [email protected] 28-29 – Thanksgiving Break 26 – Closed - Memorial Day (12-13) Perry Kwok DECEMBER JUNE Walter Cullen [email protected] 20 – Early dismissal 19- Early Dismissal (12-15) [email protected] 23-31 – Winter break 20 – Early dismissal - (12-14) Last day of school

Recorder Community Newspapers www.observer-tribune.com Our Town PAGE 35 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

KEN SHORT DAVID KENNEDY JAMES LIABRAATEN WILLIAM ROEHRICH TRACY TOBIN Mayor Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Short, a Republican, is Kennedy, a Republican, LiaBraaten, a Republi- Roehrich, a Republican, Tobin, a Republican, is serving his fifth term on is serving his first, three- can, was elected to a full was re-elected to his sec- serving his 10th three- the Township Com- year term on the Town- three-year term in Nov. ond full term in 2012. year term, though not mittee. He was re-elect- ship Committee. He was 2010, which expires Dec. The term expires on Dec. consecutive. The term ed in 2012 and his term elected in Nov. 2010 and 2013. He lives on Sierra 31, 2015. He lives on expires Dec. 31, 2014. He expires in December his term expires Dec. 31, Drive and can be Kings Highway and can lives on Mountain View 2015. He lives on High 2013. He lives on Setting reached at (908) 876- be reached at (908) 852- Ave. and his telephone Ridge Road. His tele- Sun Drive and can be 3315. 6266. number is (908) 850- phone number is (908) reached at (908) 850- 0107. 850-0107. 1552.

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Board of Historic Agricultural West Morris Regional Adjustment Preservation Advisory Board High School District Calendar 2013-14 Craig Schwimmer Commission Harvey Ort Chairman Eileen Stokes Chair Liaison The regional district consists of two high schools: West Morris Barbara Margolese Chairwoman Mendham fo students in the Chesters and Mendhams and West Clerk/Secretary (908) 852-7313 Planning Board Morris Central for students in Washington Township. (908) 876-3652 William Leavens Chair SEPTEMBER JANUARY Board of Health Shade Tree Com- 3,4 – Professional 20 – Martin Luther King Day John C. Thomas mission Library Board Development Days Chairman Stephen Zaikowski 5 – Rosh Hashanah FEBRUARY of Directors 17 – Presidents Day Environmental Chairman Jacqueline Zuzzi 6 - First day of school Commission shadetree@wtmor- Library Director ris.net OCTOBER April Valeri Walsh Edward Carpenito 11 and 14 – Professional Develop- 14-17 Spring Break Chairwoman Municipal Board President ment Days 18 – Good Friday environmental@wt- Utilities morris.net Authority NOVEMBER MAY Walter Cullen Green Team Com- 7-8 – NJEA Convention 26 – Memorial Day Open Space Com- Chairman mittee 27 – Half Day - Thanksgiving mittee Andrew Coppola Break JUNE Michael Jeske Chair 28-29 – Thanksgiving 20 – Graduation Day - Last Day of School Chairman DECEMBER Recreation 20 – Half Day - Winter Break Mary McArdle 23-Jan. 1 – Winter Break Chair

Recorder Community Newspapers PAGE 36 Our Town www.observer-tribune.com COMMUNITY GROUPS Brookside Belles Women’s Chorus Educational Foundation Harding Township Historical Society Jan Schurter, conductor, (973) 543-6136 of the Chesters 16 Village Road, P.O. Box 1777, New Vernon Meetings: Mondays, Sept.-June, 10 to 11:30 P.O. Box 422, Chester Office phone: (973) 292-3661 a.m., Brookside Community Church Director: Donna Lupo Christopher Allyn, president. Meetings: Various times through the year. Meetings: Tunis-Ellicks Historic House and Brookside Garden Club www.educationalfoundationofthechesters.org Museum, Village & Millbrook roads, New 14 Northgate Road, Mendham Vernon; Antique Show, second weekend in President: Anne Klein The Folk Project Nov.; museum open by appointment. Meetings: noon, 2nd Tuesday of the month P.O. Box 41, Mendham Sept.-May at Brookside Community Church Contact: Mike Agranoff, (973) 335-9489 Hexagon Players A non-profit folk music, storytelling, and Debbie Kirsch, president Chester 50 Plus Club dance organization. Friday concerts at 8 Box Office: (973) 543-8770 Contact: Bob Jones, Pres., (908) 879-5355 p.m., Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Performances at Grace Lutheran Church, Meetings: 11 a.m., second & fourth Tues. at Normandy Heights Road; contra dance se- 65 Main St., Mendham Community Presbyterian Church ries 1st and 3rd Sat., 8 p.m., First Presbyter- www.hexagonplayers.org Main St., Chester ian Church, 14 Hanover Road, E. Hanover Historical Society of Chester Area Pool (CAP) Committee www.folkproject.org Washington Township 300 Main St., Chester 07930 Friends of the Great Swamp 6 Fairview Ave., Long Valley (908) 879-5361, ext. 3221 National Wildlife Refuge (908) 876-9696 P.O. Box 118, Chester Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center Meetings: 7:30 p.m. third Tues. at Historical 32 Pleasant Plains Road, Harding Township Society Museum, 6 Fairview Ave., Long Val- Chester Garden Club (973) 425-9510 ley, except July, Aug., Dec. P.O. Box 118, Chester, NJ 07930 Contact: Laura Nally, board secretary Museum hours: Sunday 2-4 or by appoint. Contact: Pat Rossettie, president (973) 451-0971 www.wthsnj.org (973) 543-2674 www.friends of greatswamp.org Meetings first Thurs. Aug.-Dec.; Feb.-June; Historic Chester Business Assoc. 9:30 to noon, Chester Library P.O. Box 320, Chester Friends of the Washington Contact: Kathy Barbieri (908) 879-2900 Township Free Public Library Chester Lions Club Meetings: 6 p.m. second Tuesdays at The 37 East Springtown Road, Long Valley Lamplighter restaurant (members only) P.O. Box 126, Chester President: Sheila Abrams [email protected] Dinner meetings: 7:30 p.m. third Thurs. at Meetings: Quarterly meetings, posted on li- Lamplighter restaurant, Route 24, Chester brary bulletin board Ironia Reelers Square Dance Club President: Andy Balysky Bear and Av Brady (973) 347-1675 www.chesterlionsclub.com Garden Club of Long Valley Dances 8 p.m., first and third Friday Sept.- P.O. Box 132, Long Valley June, Ironia Elementary School, 303 Dover- Chester Lioness Club Meets: First Wed. of the month at 7:30 p.m. Chester Road; www.reelers.nnjsda.org P.O. Box 86, Chester http://thegardencluboflongvalley.shutterfly.com Contact: Anne MacMillan, president Long Valley Junior Women’s Club (908) 879-7621 Girl Scouts of Washington Twp. P.O. Box 98, Long Valley Meetings: 6:30 p.m. first Thurs. at The Lamp- P.O. Box 459, Long Valley (908) 850-0022 lighter Restaurant, Route 24/513, Chester Meetings: Second Mon., Long Valley Middle Meetings: First Wednesday of every month, and 7 p.m. the third Thurs., Chester Library. School, Route 513 7 p.m. at the Schooley’s Mountain Fire www.wtgirlscouts.clubspaces.com House, Schooley’s Mountain Road Chester Mendham Sports Assn. Golden Age Group of Washington www.lvjuniors.org (908) 879-5514 Township (55 and older) Meetings: 2nd Tues, 8 p.m., Chester Twp. E. Springtown Road, Long Valley Long Valley Trail Association P.O. Box 702, Long Valley Municipal Building, Parker Road Contact: Rose Schepis, (908) 813-8284 Meetings: 11a.m. 1st+3rd Tues., Senior Cen- Guided trail rides. www.lvta-nj.org Chester Theater Group ter at Rock Spring Park, E. Springtown Rd Long Valley Woman’s Club Black River Playhouse - Grove Street, P.O. P.O. 534, Long Valley Box 38, Chester - Box office: (908) 879-7304 Harding Township Civic Association P.O. Box 72, New Vernon Contact: Joan Canonico, president President: Penny Hoadley (908) 876-1110 www.chestertheatregroup.org Meetings: 7:30 p.m. 1st Monday Sept-June at Kirby Municipal Bldg., 21 Blue Mill Road Meetings noon, third Thurs., Sept.-June at Long Valley Presbyterian Church, Bartley Rd., Daughters of the American email: [email protected] Revolution Long Valley Gen. William Maxwell Chapter Harding Township/Green Village Long Valley Evening Membership 101 Rock Road, Long Valley Bridle Path Association Sister club of the Long Valley Women’s Club Meetings: Noon on the first Sat. each month P.O. Box 710, New Vernon Contact: Joyce Kowalak, chair Oct., Nov., Dec., Feb.-May www.bridlepath.org (908) 876-4152 President: Jessica Jones Meetings: 2nd Wed. Sept.-June, 7 p.m. in members’ home. Recorder Community Newspapers www.observer-tribune.com Our Town PAGE 37 COMMUNITY GROUPS

Mendham First Aid Squad P.O. Box 533, Mount Freedom Knights of Columbus Long Valley 24 E. Main St., Mendham (888) 895-3059 Council No. 10419 Meetings: Second and fourth Mondays Contact: Paula Oswald, capt. N.J. Conservation Foundation (973) 543-7178 Sept. to June, 8 p.m. at St. Luke Church, Bamboo Brook, 170 Longview Rd., Far Hills Meetings: 3rd Wed. at 7:30 p.m. at firehouse Long Valley; Lou Monteforte, Grand Knight (908) 234-1225, fax (908) 234-1189 Email: [email protected] www.njconservation.org Mendham Borough Historical SHARE of Northern New Jersey Society Neighbors & Newcomers of the 28 Drake Road, Mendham Phoenix House, 2 W. Main St., Mendham Chesters (973) 543-2495 President: Elizabeth Drake 1 Carlisle Court, Chester, (908) 879-5505 Pregnancy loss support group Secretary: Ursula Duffy, (973) 543-0858 Contact: Amy Wierzbicki, Susan Hamann, [email protected] co-presidents; www.nnofchester.org Schiff Natural Lands Trust Inc. Meetings: 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday March, 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham April, May, Sept., Oct.; 3rd Tuesday in Nov at Newcomers & Friends Club of Marissa Hartzler, executive director Garrabrant Center, 4 Wilson St., Mendham Washington Township (973) 543-6004 Boro www.schiffnaturepreserve.org P.O. Box 165, Long Valley This nonprofit corporation owns and oper- Meetings: Sept. to May, Schooley’s Moun- ates the 340-acre Schiff Nature Preserve as Mendham Business Association tain Firehouse public open space in Mendham Township P.O. Box 461, Mendham www.newcomers-washington- and Mendham Borough. It also works on Contact: Fran Plodkowski, Vice President twp.50webs/com several fronts to protect, acquire and pre- (973) 543-2145 Pastime Club serve open space. Meetings: 8 a.m. second Tuesday of month 3 Hilltop Road, Mendham at Black Horse Tavern, Mendham United Cerebral Palsy of (973) 543-9844 Morris/Somerset Inc. www.pastimeclub.com Mendham Garden Club 245 Main St., Suite 113, Chester Nonprofit men’s social and fraternal organi- Meetings: Second Tuesday Oct.-June (908) 879-2243 [email protected] zation which has been sponsoring and pro- moting athletics in the community since Washington Township Community Morris Area Girl Scout Council 1915; hosts annual Labor Day carnival and Events Organization Old Tyme Circus. 1579 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph P.O. Box 393, Long Valley (973) 927-7722 Ralston Historical Association Josh Blake, President (908) 636-0514 Judy Ginty, Regional Director P.O. Box 301, Mendham www.wtceo.net; [email protected] (973) 543-6878 Morris Choral Society www.ralstonmuseum.org Washington Township P.O. Box 1783, Morristown Museum open Sun. 2-5 from June Education Foundation R. Wayne Walters, director, (973) 998-7239 to mid-Oct. P.O. Box 179, Long Valley Rehearsals Mon. 7:30-9:45, Mendham Road and Roxiticus Road President: Dottie Parker Trinity Lutheran Church, 131 Mountain Way, Created in 1996 as a non-profit organization Retired Senior Volunteer Program to support Washington Township Public Morris Plains P.O. Box 372, Morristown 07960 Schools; www.wtps.org/wtef www.morrischoralsociety.org (973) 538-7947 Seniors 60 and older are placed in volunteer Washington Township Morris County Foster Parents Assoc activities throughout Morris County. Free Land Trust 248 West Mill Road, Long Valley Medicare counseling is offered by trained P.O. Box 4, Long Valley; (908) 876-5986 www.morrisfpa.org volunteers; Senior Health Insurance Program www.wtlt.org Meetings: 7 p.m. third Wed. Sept.-May (SHIP) and tax counseling during the season Meetings: Second Tuesday, 7 p.m., April 855 Route 10E, Randolph by Volunteers in Income Tax Assistance (VITA). through Oct., Washington Township Historical Society building. Morris County Hispanic - American Rotary Club of Chester-Long Valley P.O. Box 807, Chester Washington Township Senior Chamber of Commerce Contact: Suzanne Aitken, president P.O. Box 834M, Morristown Citizens Advisory Council 908-705-7968 Rock Spring Park, E. Springtown Road President: Esperanza Porras-Field Meetings 6:45 p.m. Mon., Lamplighter www.mchacc.org P.O. Box 216, Long Valley; (908) 876-5941 Restaurant, West Main St., Chester. Meetings: 9:30 a;.m. second Thurs. of Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov. at Senior Center. Morris County NOW P.O. Box 394, Morristown; (973) 285-1200 Rotary Club of the Mendhams West Morris Soccer Club Karen Lontka, president P.O. Box 312, Mendham 07945 P.O. Box 193, Mendham Meetings: 7:30 p.m. first Tues., President: Ray Altenburger (201) 602-5092 President: Brian Sullivan Morris Plains Community Center, Jim Fear www.mendhamrotaryclub.org www.westmorrisoccer.org Drive, Morris Plains Meetings 6:30 p.m. Wed., Black Horse Inn, 1 West Main St., Mendham www.morriscountynow.org West Morris Junior Women’s Club Contact: Kate Rizzo, (201) 650-6174 National Council of Jewish Women, www.wmjwc.org West Morris section Recorder Community Newspapers PAGE 38 Our Town www.observer-tribune.com SCHOOLS The Chesters West Morris Central High School Old Farmers Road School (Grades 9-12 from Washington Township) (Grades preK-5) Chester Borough and Chester Township are 259 Bartley Road, Washington Township, 51 Old Farmers Road, (908) 876-3865 served by a consolidated grades K-8 school (908) 879-5212 Principal: Joseph Ciulla district. www.wmchs.org Principal: Steve Ryan Flocktown-Kossman Elementary Board of Education School (Grades K-5) 50 North Road, Chester, (908) 879-7373 90 Flocktown Road, (908) 852-1376 www.chester-nj.org Mendham Borough Principal: Michael Craver Superintendent: Christina Van Woert Long Valley Middle School Dickerson School The Mendham Borough School District serves grades K-8. (Grades 6-8) (Grades K-2) 51 W. Mill Road Route 24, (908) 879-5313 Board of Education (908) 876-3434; Principal: Mark Ippolitto www.chester-nj.org/Dickerson/Dickerson-me.htm 100 Dean Road, Mendham, (973) 543-4804 Principal: Melissa Fair www.mendhamboro.org/mendhamboro/ Bragg School site/default.asp Parochial To be announced (Grades 3-5) St. Joseph’s School (K-8) Route 24, (908) 879-5324 Hilltop School (Grades K-4) 8 W. Main St., Mendham www.chester-nj.org/Bragg/Bragg-home.htm 12 Hilltop Road, (973) 543-4251 (973) 543-7474 Principal: Michelle Stanton Principal: David Heller www.stjosephschoolmendham.org Black River Middle School Mountain View School (Grades 5-8) Principal: Helen Kelly (Grades 6-8) 100 Dean Road, (973) 543-7075 Route 513, (908) 879-6363 Principal: Charles Seipp Private Schools www.chester-nj.org/BRMS/BRMS-home.htm Principal: Robert Mullen Mendham Township The Purnell School The Mendham Township School District P.O. Box 500, 51 Pottersville Rd., Pottersville serves grades K-8. (908) 439-2154; fax (908) 439-2090 Harding Township 18 W. Main St., Brookside www.purnell.org (973) 543-7107 Head of school: Ayanna Hill-Gill Board of Education www.mendhamtwp.org/board/land_links.htm The Pingry School P.O. Box 248, New Vernon Superintendent: Salvatore M. Constantino (973) 267-6398 P.O. Box 366, Martinsville Road, Martinsville Superintendent: Alex Anemone Mendham Township Elementary (908) 647-5555; fax (908) 647-3703 School (Grades K-4) Headmaster: Nathaniel Conard Harding Township School W. Main Street, Brookside (Grades K-8) Gill St. Bernard’s School (973) 543-7107 St. Bernards Road, Gladstone Lee’s Hill Road, (973) 267-6398 Principal: Sandy Cullis www.hardingtwp.org/index.htm (908) 234-1611; fax (908) 234-1712 Principal: Matthew A. Spelker Mendham Township Middle School www.gsbschool.org The Harding District sends students in (Grades 5-8) Headmaster: Sid A. Rowell grades 9-12 to Madison High School. Washington Valley Road, Brookside Mendham Country Day School (973) 543-2505 (preK-6) www.mendhamtwp.org/ms/ms.htm 204 Morristown Rd., P.O. Box 167, West Morris Regional Principal: Patrick Ciccone Basking Ridge, 07920 High School District (908) 766-3323 phone and fax www.mendhamcountrydayschool.org West Morris Regional High School District Washington Township Director: Barbara Rogers serves students in grades 9-12 from the Chesters, the Mendhams and Washington The Washington Township School District Montessori Children’s Academy serves grades K-8. (pre-k to grade 6) Twp. 6 Kahn Road, Convent Station Board of Education Board of Education (973) 410-9669 10 South Four Bridges Road, Chester 53 W. Mill Road 286 Main St., Chatham (973) (908) 879-6404 (908) 876-4172; fax (908) 876-9392 665-0071 www.wmrhsd.org/boardofedpage.htm www.wtschools.org 200 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills Superintendent: Mackey Pendergrast Superintendent: Jeffrey Mohre (973) 258-1400 www.themontessorichildrensacademy.com West Morris Mendham High School Cucinella School (Grades 9-12 from the Chesters and the (Grades preK-5) The Willow School (K-8) Mendhams) 470 Naughright Road 1150 Pottersville Road, Gladstone 65 E. Main St., Mendham (908) 850-03161 (908) 470-9500; fax (908) 470-9545 (973) 543-2501 Principal: Jolene Battitori www.willowschool.org www.wmmhs.org Interim head of school: Amy Swenson Principal: Mike Matyas Recorder Community Newspapers www.observer-tribune.com Our Town PAGE 39

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Recorder Community Newspapers www.observer-tribune.com Our Town PAGE 41 SCHOOLS Preschools Long Valley Christian Colleges Nursery School Bright Horizons 11 Schooleys Mt. Rd., Long Valley College of St. Elizabeth 245 Main Street, Chester (908) 876-4115 2 Convent Road, Morristown (908) 879-9900 www.longvalleychristian.com (973) 290-4000 [email protected] Director: Jennifer Webster www.cse.edu Director: Laura Benbow President: Helen J. Streubert Mendham Cooperative Clockwork Learning Center Nursery School County College of Morris 395 Route 24W, Chester 8 Orchard St., Mendham 214 Center Grove Road (908) 879-5010 (973) 543-6401 Randolph www.clockworklearning.com Director: Denise Keevil (973) 328-5000 Director: Mary Nelson www.mendhamcoop.org www.ccm.edu President: Edward Yaw The Dogwood School St. Mark’s Preschool Two-year community college grants degrees Dogwood Drive, Chester 9 E. Main St., Mendham and certificates in more than 70 different (908) 879-7477 (973) 543-7000 programs and provides non-credit courses Director: Lisa Robbins Director: Caryl Mearscheimer for enrichment. Hilltop Christian Nursery School Suburban Hills School Drew University 14 Hilltop Road, Mendham 41 Oakdale Road, Chester 36 Madison Avenue, Madison (973) 543-0054 (908) 879-4140 (973) 408-3000 www.hilltopchurch.org/e_nurseryschool.htm Director: Dale Anderson www.drew.edu Director: Rhonda Buzbee President: Vivian Bull Valley Brook Country Day School Private liberal arts university Little Lambs Christian 73 E. Valley Brook Rd., Long Valley Nursery School (908) 876-3840 Fairleigh Dickinson University 100 Oakdale Road, Chester www.valleybrookcountrydayschool.com 285 Madison Avenue, Madison (908) 879-4245 Director: Lynda Pepe (973) 593-8500 www.gracebiblechapelnj.org www.fdu.edu Director: Stephanie Cramer Westmont Montessori School President: Sheldon Drucker 577 Route 24, Mendham (908) 879-6355 Comprehensive coeducational university www.westmontmontessori.com Head of school: Colette Cross

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Black Oak Golf Club Mendham Golf Bartley Road, Long Valley and Tennis Club (973) 334-9880 Golf Lane, Mendham www.blackoakgolfclub.com (973) 543-6524 www.mendhamgolfandtennis.com. Flanders Valley Golf Course 81 Pleasant Hill Road, Flanders Minebrook Golf Club (973) 584-5382 500 Schooley’s Mountain Road Hackettstown (Washington Twp.) Hawk Pointe (908) 979-0366 4 Clubhouse Drive, Washington www.minebrookgolfclub.com 908-689-1870 www.hawkpointgolf.com Rockaway River Country Club Knoll East Golf Club 39 Pocono Road, Denville Knoll and Greenbank Road (973) 627-4461 Parsippany-Troy Hills (973) 973-316-9500 Roxiticus Golf Club www.knollcc.com Bliss Road, Mendham (973) 543-4017 Knoll West Country Club www.roxiticus.com Knoll and Greenbank Road Parsippany Spring Brook Country Club (973) 316-9500 9 Spring Brook Road, Morristown www.knollcc.com (973) 539-6660 Hawk Point Golf course is located in Washington. The course www.springbrookcountryclub.com has 18-holes and 6,907 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par 72.

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Chester Library Daytop NJ abilities. Services include medical, nursing, www.chesterlib.org 80 W. Main St., Mendham out-patient medical and dental health serv- 250 W. Main St. (Route 24), Chester (973) 543-5656 ices, respite care and preschool. (908) 879-7612; fax (908) 879-8695 www.daytopnj.org Library director: Lesley Karczewski Adolescent treatment and education Morristown Memorial Hospital Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; 100 Madison Ave., Morristown Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday Immediate Medical Care (973) 971-5000 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 2 North Road, Route 24 at Dover-Chester www.atlantichealth.org/morristown (July-August: Sat. 9-1; closed Sunday) Road, Chester Serving the Morris County community for (908) 879-7730 more than 100 years, setting high standards Kemmerer Library Harding www.imccmed.com for patient care in state-of-the-art facilities Township No appointment necessary. Hours: 8 a.m.-8 with a full range of medical specialties and www.hardinglibrary.org p.m., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., week- services. Specializes in general medical and Kirby Hall Municipal Building ends and holidays. surgical services. 21 Blue Mill Road, New Vernon (973) 267-2665 Hackettstown Regional Medical N.J. Child Abuse Reports Library director: Lotte Newlin Center (800) 792-8610 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 10-5; 651 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown Thurs. 10-7; Sat. 10-2. Closed Sun. (908) 852-5100 Poison Control Center www.hrmcnj.org (800) 764-7661 for New Jersey Mendham Borough Library (800) 222-1222 national www.mendhamboroughlibrary.org Overlook Medical Center St. Clare’s Hospital 10 Hilltop Road, Mendham 99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit 25 Pocono Road, Denville, (973) 625-6000 (973) 543-4152; fax (973) 543-9096 (908) 522-2000 400 W. Blackwell St., Dover, (973) 989-3000 Interim director: Pat McCarty www.atlantichealth.org/overlook 130 Powerville Road, Boonton, (973) 316- Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Specializes in general medical and surgical 1800. www.saintclares.org Monday, Wednesday, 9 a.m.-8.pm.; services Specializes in general medical and surgical services; cancer center in Denville Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 Fellowship Village p.m.; closed Sunday 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge Veterans Affairs N.J. Mendham Township Library (800) 458-6715 Health Care System www.mendhamtownshiplibrary.org www.fellowshipvillage.org 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons 2 W. Main Street, Brookside Continuing care retirement community, (908) 647-0180 (973) 543-4018; fax (973) 543-5472 provides independent assisted living and Specializes in general medical and surgery. No emergency room at this facility Library director: Stephanie Cotton nursing services for seniors in need of assis- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; tance or recuperating from an illness. Visiting Nurse Association Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 Kessler Institute of Northern New Jersey p.m.; Sunday, 2-5 p.m. for Rehabilitation Welkind facility 175 South St., Morristown (closed Sundays July-August ) 1-800-WE VISIT (1-800-938-4748) 201 Pleasant Hill Road, Chester vnannj.org Washington Township (973) 252-6300 A leading regional provider of Public Library www.kessler-rehab.com comprehensive home care services includ- www.washingtontwplibrary.org Matheny Medical ing nursing, rehabilitation therapies and 37 E. Springtown Road, Long Valley & Educational Center certified home health aides. (908) 876-3596; fax (908) 876-3541 65 Highland Ave., Peapack-Gladstone Library director: Jacqueline Zuzzi Domestic Violence Hotline (908) 234-0011 1-877-782-28733 Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 www.matheny.org p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Specialized hospital and private school for Sunday, 1-5 p.m. those of all ages with developmental dis- (June-August, closed Sundays)

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Black River Fish and Wildlife Totaling 1,154 acres, the park offers several playground area. Membership required for Management Area miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, borough and township residents. Encompassing 3,020 acres in the northern a group camping area, six picnic areas, three part of Chester Township. ball fields, a playground and a Parcourse Ex- Chester Park, Collis Lane – One Little ercise Circuit. Sunrise Lake area includes fa- league baseball field and a playground. Hacklebarney State Park cilities for boating, fishing, swimming and Open until sundown. 2 Hacklebarney Road, Long Valley picnicking. (908) 879-5677 Of the park’s 890 acres, 708 acres are located Loantaka Brook Reservation off State Park Road in Chester Township. Pri- Kitchell Road, South Street, Southern Blvd. Chester Township Parks marily wooded area offers picnic tables, Morris Harding and Chatham townships and Recreation Department playground, fishing and hiking trails along (973) 326-7600 the Black River. Open daily from 8 a.m. until Encompassing more than 570 acres, the reser- www.chestertownship.org sundown. vation includes four distinct areas: Seaton (908) 879-5100 Hackney Stables, South Street Recreation Black River Park – North Road – Two tour- Area, Loantaka Brook Park at Kitchell Road nament-quality soccer fields, additional Morris County Park and the Loantaka Way trail access area. Five fields for soccer and lacrosse, one baseball Commission miles of trails provide biking, jogging, hiking, field, permanent concession building with horseback riding and cross-country skiing op- bathroom facilities, and picnic area. www.parks.morris.nj.us portunities. Three ball fields also are available (973) 326-7600 along with picnic facilities, group shelter, fit- Chubb Park, Route 24 – 85-acre park in- Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education ness stations, rest rooms and a playground. cludes two multi-purpose athletic fields, two Center & Willowwood Arboretum tennis courts, three softball fields, play- Longview Road, Chester Township Mount Paul Memorial Park ground, two baseball fields, ice skating and The center’s 100 acres includes fields, wood- Off Route 24, Chester Township pond with shelter, one soccer field, 18-sta- lands and a formal garden that was devel- This 285-acre tract features some hiking tion exercise trail, sledding hill, hiking and oped over a 30-year period by noted land- trails in its mostly wooded and undeveloped cross-country ski trails and picnic tables. scape architect Martha Brookes Hutcheson. land. Open until sundown. Guided nature hikes, hiking trails, meeting Patriots’ Path rooms and rest rooms are available. Willow- Evans Family Forest Preserve, off Wil- A gradually developing network of hiking, low Drive and South Road – Primarily wood- wood Arboretum’s 130 acres features 3,500 biking and equestrian trails that link several species of native and exotic plants as well as ed, this 110-acre tract is available for passive dozen federal, state, county and municipal recreation such as hiking. two small formal gardens, a historic resi- parks, historic sites and other points of inter- dence dating to 1792, nature trails and rest est across Morris County. The current system Highlands Ridge Park, 113-acre park ad- room facilities. offers more than 50 miles of trails. jacent to Evans Family Forest Preserve. Black River County Park Schooley’s Mountain County Park MacGregor Preserve, Old Chester-Glad- and The Cooper Mill E. Springtown Road, Long Valley stone Road – Consists of 159.5 wooded acres Route 24 and State Park Road, (908) 876-3100; (973) 326-7631 for permit located adjacent to Tiger Brook Park. Chester Township information Tiger Brook Park, Cooper Lane – This The 578-acre park offers hiking trails, fishing Facilities in this 797-acre park offer boating 270-acre preserve includes hiking trails, a and rest room facilities. Also located within in season, fishing and ice skating on an Scout camping area and a 10-acre reservoir, its confines is the Cooper Mill, the oldest ex- eight-acre lake. Also included are a ball where fishing is permitted. Trail map can be isting mill in Morris County, which offers sea- field, a play area, a 470-foot floating bridge, obtained from the Chester Township clerk’s sonal events, exhibits and educational pro- a natural amphitheater and a group shelter. office. Open until sundown. grams. The Schooley’s Mountain Park Lodge is avail- Elizabeth D. Kay able for corporate or private rental. Environmental Center Harding Township Pottersville Road, Chester Township Chester Borough Recreation Association This 223-acre property features meadows, flowering trees, shrubs, wildflowers and hik- Recreation Commission Blue Mill Road, Harding Twp. ing trails as well as an information/visitors (973) 267-8000 (908) 879-5361 center, meeting rooms and rest rooms. Ac- Bayne Park, Blue Mill Road, Harding Grove Street Park, Grove Street – Two tivities include educational programs, fishing Township – Picnic tables, pond for fishing, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball and guided nature hikes. two ice-skating rinks. court, sanded playground area. Open until Barret Field, Brook Drive South, Harding Lewis Morris County Park & sundown. Cultural Center Township – Baseball diamond used by the Mendham Road (Route 24) Memorial Field, Main Street – One Babe Recreation Department for Little League Morris, Harding and Mendham townships Ruth baseball field with field house and a games (973) 326-7600 gazebo. Open until sundown. Memorial Park, Village Road – Dedicated Chester Area Pool, North Road – Includes to veterans. Recorder Community Newspapers PAGE 46 Our Town www.observer-tribune.com PARKS & RECREATION

Mendham Borough Wick Road – Natural area, hiking Recreation Dept. Cold Hill Reserve, Michael Road – Natural area (973) 543-7152 Seeing Eye Park, Ironia Road – Mendham Borough Park, Or- Natural area, hiking chard St. and Park Ave. – Three Burnett Brook Natural Area, baseball fields; one basketball Route 24 at Mount Paul Road – court lighted until 9 p.m.; four Natural area, hiking tennis courts, two lighted until 10 Ralston Recreation & Natur- p.m. and two with no lights; field al Area – Ralston Cider Mill, house for food; all-purpose build- Route 24. ing for storing equipment, re- Schiff Nature Preserve freshment stand for Labor Day 339 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mendham and day camp. (973) 543-6004 West Field, Route 24 – Two soc- 340 acres in both Mendhams cer fields open to passive recreation from Franklin Field, Franklin Road, dawn to dusk. Nature programs Mendham – One soccer field available for a fee. India Brook Park, Mountain- Snowbird Acres Farm side Road – Picnic area and open 204 Schooley’s Mt. Rd, Long Valley fields with trails. Open until sun- (908) 876-4200 down. A year-round riding school and Mountain Valley Park, Moun- horse show facility located on 70 tain Avenue, Mendham – Pond acres, includes four outdoor are- for fishing and ice skating and nas, a lighted ring for night rid- baseball field. Open until sun- ing, indoor arena for all-weather down. riding; five barns stable 60 horses Coventry Park, Coventry Lane – and ponies with six fenced pas- Open space tures; no charge for spectators art horse shows. Mendham Township Dept. of Recreation Washington Twp. mendhamtownship.org Recreation Dept. (973) 543-4555 54 Rock Road, Long Valley Brookside Beach, W. Main (908) 876-5941 Street – Swimming, sand beach, Califon Fields, Califon Road – picnic area, volleyball, ice skating. Two soccer fields, one softball/Lit- Membership required. tle League field, two all-purpose Buttermilk Falls, Calais fields Road/Combs Hollow Road, Cataract Park, Route 24 – Hik- Mendham Township – hiking, ing cross-country skiing, natural area. Cobblestone Field, Cobble- Dismal Harmony, E. Main stone Road – One softball/Little Street – Hiking, natural area League field, two soccer fields Wysong Field, Route 24 (be- Palmer Park, Bartley Road – hind the Ralston firehouse) – nat- Three all-purpose fields, two Lit- ural area, baseball and soccer tle League fields, seasonal ice fields, playground, picnic area skating area India Brook Park, Mountain- Lough Molly, Califon Road – side Road – Hiking, natural area Fishing Meadowood Park, Old Mill Rock Spring Park, Route 24 – Road – natural area, picnic area Three softball fields, one Babe Buck Hill Park, Corey Lane – Ruth baseball field, three natural area, hiking soccer/all-purpose fields, one Mount Pleasant Recreation football field, three tennis courts, Area, Mount Pleasant Road – tot lot/playground, two basket- Tennis courts, baseball field ball courts. Tempe Wick Reserve, Tempe Scott Park, Route 513 – Fishing Recorder Community Newspapers www.observer-tribune.com Our Town PAGE 47 PLACES OF WORSHIP

Assembly of God Congregational Lutheran Calvary Assembly of God First Congregational Church Grace Lutheran Church 450 Schooley’s Mountain Road, 30 Hillside Road, Chester 65 E. Main St., Mendham (973) 543-7595; fax (973) 543-5736 Hackettstown (908) 879-5322; fax, (908) 879-2629 www.gracemendham.org (908) 852-6093 www.greendoorchurch.org Clergy: Rev. Carol Petersen, pastor Services: Sunday worship 9:30, 11 a.m. Clergy: Rev. Allan Briggs, pastor Services: Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; con- Wednesday 7 p.m.; Friday youth 7 p.m. Services: Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m.; temporary worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday school, Sunday school, 11 a.m.; Bible study, 9:15 10:45 a.m. a.m. Baptist Zion Lutheran Church 11 Schooley’s Mountain Road (on Route Somerset Hills Episcopal 24), Long Valley (908) 876-3547; fax (908) 876-3947 Baptist Church Church of the Messiah 510 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge www.zionlongvalley.org 50 Route 24W (Route 513), Chester (908) 647-7090 Clergy: Rev. Peter Froehlke, pastor (908) 879-7208; fax (908) 879-8749 www.somersethillsbaptist.org Services: Sunday worship, 8, 10:30 a.m.; www.messiah-chester.dioceseofnewark.org (summer, 9 a.m.) Sunday school, 9 a.m. Clergy: Rev. Ted Harvey, pastor Clergy: Margaret Otterburn, rector (September-May) Services: Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m.; Services: Sunday, 8, 10 a.m. (mid-June- Bible study, 9:15 a.m.; 7 p.m. Wednesday. August, 9:30 a.m.) Presbyterian

Bible Chapel St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Community Presbyterian Church 9 E. Main St., Mendham 220 Main St., Chester Grace Bible Chapel (973) 543-4471; fax (973) 543-0953 (908) 879-5091; fax (908) 879-1596 100 Oakdale Road, Chester www.stmarksmendham.org www.cpcchester.org/home.htm (908) 879-5061; fax (908) 879-2572 Clergy: The Rev. Charles Rice Clergy: Rev. Christopher Scrivens, pastor Services: Sunday, 8:00, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (June-August, www.gracebiblechapelnj.org 9:30 a.m.) Clergy: Rev. Dave Sletten, senior pastor school, 9:15 Services: Sunday worship, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday First Presbyterian Church school, 10:45 a.m. Jewish (Hilltop Church) 14 Hilltop Road, Mendham Jewish Center of Northwest Jersey (973) 543-4012; fax (973) 543-0958 Christian and Missionary 115 Youmans Ave., Washington www.hilltopchurch.org Alliance (908) 689-0762 Clergy: Rev. Robert B. Heppenstall, pastor www.jcnwj.org Services: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. traditional, 11 Mendham Hills Chapel Clergy: Rabbi Mary Zamore a.m. contemporary; Sunday school, 8:45 a.m. 480 Route 24 at Old Mill Road, Service: Friday, 7:45 p.m. every other Friday; Mendham check website for dates. First Presbyterian Church (908) 879-2880; fax (908) 879-2479 Lee’s Hill and Glen Alpin Roads, New Vernon www.mendhamhills.org (973) 538-8394; fax (973) 538-3969 Clergy: Doug Welbourn, senior pastor; Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael www.pcnv.org Tim Meier, youth Clergy: Rev. Dr. Richard D. Sweeney, pastor Services: Sunday, 9, 10:45 a.m. (9:30 a.m. 177 Speedwell Ave., Morristown Services: Sunday worship and Sunday summer); Sunday school, 9 a.m. (973) 538-9292; fax, (973) 538-3229 school,10 a.m. www.mjcby.org Valley View Chapel Clergy: Rabbi David Nesson; Cantor Vadim Highlands Presbyterian Church 115 E. Mill Road, Yucht 12 Pleasant Grove Rd., Schooley’s Mountain Long Valley Services: Friday, 8:15 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 (908) 852-3161; fax (908) 852-3345 (908) 876-5112; fax (908) 876-5272 a.m. Clergy: Rev. Amy E.S. Lincoln, pastor Clergy: John W. Fanning, senior pastor; Services: Sunday worship and church Troy S. Bramblet, assistant pastor Temple Har Shalom school, 9:30 a.m. Services: Sunday worship, 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 104 Mount Horeb Road, Warren Long Valley Presbyterian Church a.m. (summer 8:15, 10 a.m.); Sunday school, (732) 356-8777; fax (732) 356-0580 39 Bartley Road, Long Valley 9:45 a.m. (not in summer) www.templeharshalom.org (908) 876-3471; fax 908-876-1368 Clergy: Rabbi Randi Musnitsky; Rabbi Kim www.lvpc.net S. Geringe; Cantor Anna Berman Clergy: Rev. J. Aaron Nagel, pastor Services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:45 Services: Sunday, 9, 10:45 a.m. (summer, 9:30 a.m. a.m.); Sunday school, 9 a.m.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP Roman Catholic 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m., noon (summer, 7:30, United Church of Christ 9:30, 11:30 a.m.); holy day masses, 7:30 p.m. Church of Christ the King (vigil), 6:30, 9 a.m., 7:30 p.m. Brookside Community Church Blue Mill Road, New Vernon (973) 543-7229; fax (973) 543-4617 (973) 539-4955; (973) 267-7070 St. Lawrence Martyr www.brooksidechurch.org www.churchofchristtheking.org Catholic Church Clergy: Rev. Craig Anderson, minister Clergy: Rev. Patrick O’Donovan, pastor; 375 E. Main Street, Chester Services: Sunday worship and Sunday Dennis Corcoran, pastoral associate; Erin (908) 879-5371; fax (908) 879-7701 school 9:30 a.m. Ranft, youth Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sun- www.stlawrence-chesternj-org day, 7, 9, 11 a.m. Clergy: Monsignor Paul F. Knauer United Methodist Masses: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday, Our Lady of the Mountain Church 8, 10, 11:30 a.m.; holidays, 8, 9 a.m., 7 p.m. Mendham United Route 24 and Springtown Road, Methodist Church Schooley’s Mountain St. Luke Parish 265 W. Mill Road, Long Valley 10 E. Main St., Mendham (908) 876-4395; fax (908) 876-3744 (973) 543-6376 www.ourladyofthemountain.org (908) 876-3515; fax (908) 876-5277 www.stlukelv.org www.mendhamumc.org Clergy: Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode, pastor Clergy: Samuel Choi, pastor Masses: Saturday, 5, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 7:45, Pastor: Rev. Michael J. Drury Masses: M,W,F 9 a.m. Saturday, 5 p.m.; Services: Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sun- 9:15, 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m.; second Sunday Sunday, 7:45, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. day school for all ages, 9:15 a.m. Nursery of the month, 5:30 p.m. teen mass October- care provided. May; weekdays, 9:30 a.m, except summer. St. Mark the Evangelist St. Joseph Church 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley 6 New Street, Mendham (908) 850-0652; fax, (908) 850-0648 Unitarian Universalist www.stmarksnj.org (973) 543-5950; fax (973) 543-6025 Skylands Unitarian Universalist www.stjoesmendham.org Clergy: Msgr Joseph J. Goode, pastor Fellowship Masses: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8, 9:30, Clergy: Monsignor Joseph Anginoli, pastor; 229 Main Street, Hackettstown 11 a.m. ( 8, 10:30 a.m. July-August) Robert F. Santos and William P. Long, dea- (908) 684-4040; www.skylandsuu.org cons; Steven Olsen religious education dir. Services: Sunday, 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) Masses: Saturday, 8 a.m., 5 p.m.; Sunday,

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