New Jersey Hills Media Group $695 Ourour Towntown Informational Directory 2018-20192020-2021

New Jersey Hills Media Group $695 OurOur TownTown Informational Directory 2018-20192020-2021

Chester Chester Twp. Harding Twp. Mendham Mendham Twp. Washington Twp.

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MENDHAMS VIGIL Residents from Mendham and Mendham Township gather to hold a candlelight vigil supporting the Black Lives Matter movement at Brookside Community Church on Sunday, June 7, 2020. The vigil was conducted by pastors from both Brookside and the First Presbyterian Church, and followed the May 25 death of George Floyd, an African American at the hands of police in Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Floyd’s death led to protests and rioting. WHAT’S INSIDE Chester Borough...... 6-7 Our Town Chester Township ...... 8-9 is published annually as a supplement to its newspapers Community Groups...... 28-32 by New Jersey Hills Media Group, Education...... 24-26 Suite 104, 100 S Jefferson Road, Whippany 07981 Golf Courses...... 27 PUBLISHERS Harding Township...... 10-11 Elizabeth K. Parker and Stephen W. Parker Health Care ...... 39-41 Mendham Borough ...... 12-13 OUR TOWN COORDINATOR Mendham Township...... 14-15 Jacob Yaniak, [email protected] Morris County ...... 5 New Jersey Hills Media Group...... 4 Parks & Recreation...... 20-21 Executive Editor Elizabeth K. Parker Vice President of Sales and Marketing Public Libraries ...... 18 Business Manager Stephen W. Parker Jerry O’Donnell Places of Worship ...... 33-38 General Offices Manager Diane Howard Advertising Designers Public Safety ...... 18 Assistant Executive Editor Philip Nardone Toni Codd and Sally Harris Pubic Schools ...... 22-23 Washington Township ...... 16-17

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 3 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Latest figures show the Essex-Hunterdon-Morris-Som- the longtime resident. In it you will find brief histories of our erset area served by The New Jersey Hills Media Group communities, listings of service clubs and organizations, with more than 220,000 residential households, including health care facilities, schools, places of worship, libraries single- and multiple-family dwellings. and the key people to contact for any of those organizations. The area is a diversified one inhabited by high-level cor- You will also find listings of the key players in munic- porate executives, middle management, and trade and ser- ipal government. Not sure of the name of the president vice employees in all fields. Schools are ranked with some of the local Board of Education? You can find it in this of the best in the state and cultural offerings are plentiful. book. Want to contact the chairman of the Planning Residents can enjoy music, art, theater and other en- Board? You can find it here. deavors as spectators or participants. Recreation opportu- The map at the top of this page shows the entire area nities abound with many playing fields, bikeways and oth- covered by the New Jersey Hills Media group, the name er sites for the active. Scenic parks beautify the area for the of each newspaper and the area it covers. passive. Community service clubs and other organizations You can browse through Our Town, download the pdf are plentiful, forming the lifeblood of our communities. file, and print out key pages. Our Town is a guide for both the newcomer to the area and Refer to it often.

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 4 Our Town newjerseyhills.com NEW JERSEY HILLS MEDIA GROUP Our Staff

Business Manager: Stephen W. Parker [email protected] Executive Editor: Elizabeth K. Parker [email protected] STEPHEN ELIZABETH W. PARKER K. PARKER Asst. Executive Editor: Philip J. Nardone Publisher Publisher [email protected] (908) 766-3900 ext. 220 New Jersey Hills Media Group is a family-owned print and online V.P. of Sales and Marketing: media company that publishes 15 Jerry O’Donnell weekly newspapers and web sites [email protected] covering 57 municipalities in Som- Morris County Entertainment (908) 766-3900 ext. 230 erset, Morris, Hunterdon and Essex Chatham Courier Out & About Classified Advertising: counties. The newspapers and the Chatham Borough, Chatham Twp. The company’s entertainment section Thea Giardina municipalities each covers are: appears online and as a separate [email protected] The Citizen section that is included monthly in (908) 766-3900 ext. 243 Denville Twp., Dover, Rockaway the company’s newspapers. Special To place an ad call (800) 624-3684 Essex County Borough, Rockaway Twp., Boonton, sections on a variety of topics also Boonton Twp., Montville and Moun- Circulation: The Progress are included. tain Lakes. Cassie Fillebrown Caldwell, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North [email protected] Caldwell, Roseland and West Caldwell. Echoes~Sentinel Classified (908) 766-3900, ext. 242 Long Hill Twp. (in Morris County), Advertising Representative: Warren Twp. and Watchung (in Som- A separate classified word for Hunterdon County Heather Holzwarth erset County). word section including automotive, [email protected] Hunterdon Review real estate, help wanted, for sale, Florham Park Eagle (908) 766-3900 ext. 234 Califon, Clinton, Clinton Twp., High Florham Park. work wanted and many more list- Bridge, Lebanon Borough, Lebanon Twp., ings are carried in all New Jersey Real Estate Advertising: Readington Twp., and Tewksbury Twp. Hanover Eagle Hills Media Group newspapers and Marc Liloia East Hanover Twp., Hanover Twp. web sites. Today in Hunterdon [email protected] Clinton, Clinton Twp., Flemington, Madison Eagle (908) 766-3900, ext. 256 Franklin Twp., Lebanon Borough, Rar- Madison. Office Address Observer~Tribune Editor: itan Twp., Readington Twp. Morris NewsBee Phil Garber Morris Plains, Morris Twp., Morris- New Jersey Hills Media Group [email protected] town. Suite 104, 100 S Jefferson Road, (908) 766-3900 ext. 251 Somerset County Whippany 07981 Observer~Tribune Out & About Editor: The Bernardsville News Chester Borough, Chester Twp., Hard- Web site: P.C. Robinson Bedminster Twp., Bernards ing Twp., Mendham Borough, Mend- newjerseyhills.com [email protected] Twp., Bernardsville, Far Hills and ham Twp. and Washington Twp. Peapack-Gladstone. Phone: Sports Editor: Mount Olive Chronicle (908) 766-3900 Amit Batra Echoes-Sentinel Mount Olive Twp., which includes [email protected] Warren Twp. and Watchung (in Fax: Budd Lake and Flanders. (908) 766-3900 Somerset County), Long Hill Twp. (in (908) 766-6365 Morris County). Randolph Reporter Staff Writer: Randolph Twp. and Mine Hill Twp. Mark Kitchin [email protected] Roxbury Register (908) 766-3900 ext. 254 Mount Arlington Borough and Rox- bury Twp.

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 5 Morris County: A Rich History

Centrally located in the Highlands region 2020 Morris County The park system attracts about 3.5 mil- in northern New Jersey, Morris County lion visitors annually, encompass more blends natural landscapes, a history span- Board of Freeholders than 18,800 acres, 150 trail miles and 38 rec- ning the Colonial era though the technolo- reational, historical, horticultural and en- logical breakthroughs of the 20th and 21st Deborah Smith vironmental facilities. These include the Centuries, with charming communities Director, Denville Patriots Path hiking trail network, which and impressive corporate campuses. includes accomodation for the seeing im- Situated about 30 miles from New York Stephen Shaw paired; active and passive recreation fields, City, Forbes Magazine described Morris Deputy director, Mountain Lakes four award-winning golf courses, picnic County as “… a suburb of the New York sites, gardens, camping, cross-country ski- area which reaps the benefits of the big ing, and lakes. Some notable locations in the city’s financial industry.” Forbes also rated Tayfun Selen, Chatham Twp. county park system include, Fosterfields Morris as one of the top 10 wealthiest coun- Kathy DeFillippo, Roxbury Twp. Living History Farm, the Frelinguysen and ties in the country. Between 2015 and 2019, Thomas Mastrangelo, Montville Willowood Arboretums, Mennen Sports Money Magazine has selected several com- Doug Cabana, Boonton Twp. Arena, Central Park of Morris County, His- munities in Morris County as being among John Krickus, Washington Twp. toric Speedwell Village, and Lee’s County ‘The Best Places to Live.’ Park Marina on Lake Hopatcong. U.S. News and World Report in 2019 named Morris County as one of the top 30 Education counties in the nation. And Morris County tune 500 companies, several with their cor- Education in Morris County commands was ranked as the healthiest county in N.J. porate headquarters located within the a leading role, with outstanding public and in 2019 by the Robert Wood Johnson Foun- county’s border. private elementary, secondary and high- dation. Morris County is rich in history and er educational facilities. The Morris Coun- Morris County was incorporated on home to more than 150 historic sites listed ty School of Technology in Denville offers March 15, 1738/1739, from portions of Hunt- on New Jersey’s Register of Historic Plac- high school students and adult learner’s erdon County. The inconsistency in the year es, with most also being included on the Na- vocational education and training. The relates to the Old Style (OS) and New Style tional Register of Historic Places. Four of School of Technology offers both shared (NS) calendars being used during the colo- these sites – Morristown National Histori- and full-time programs for the county’s nial period. Morris County was named in cal Park, Historic Speedwell, Stickley Muse- high school students and continuing educa- honor of the first Governor of the Province um at Craftsman Farms, and Villa Fontana, tion programs for adults. of New Jersey, Lewis Morris (1671-1746). home of Thomas Nast – have been designat- Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Flor- Within its 469 square miles of land area, ed as National Historic Landmarks by the ham Campus in Madison, the College of St. the county contains 39 municipalities with Secretary of the Interior. Elizabeth in Morris Township and Drew a 2014 population from the U.S. Census Bu- University in Madison, and the two-year reau estimated to be 499,727, making it New Strategic Locatton County College of Morris (CCM) in Ran- Jersey’s 10th most populous county. At its During the Revolutionary War, Morris- dolph, provide easy access to higher educa- most distant points, the county stretches 30 town’s strategic location between New York tion. miles from east to west and 30 miles from City and Philadelphia prompted General County College of Morris offers more north to south. George Washington and the Continental than 25 Associate Degree and certificate Roads, bus and rail service link the 39 Army to make their winter encampments programs in 16 different fields with afford- municipalities in the county to the met- in Morristown in 1776-1777 and 1779-1780. able tuition. Popular programs include Lib- ropolitan region. Two public airports, the Washington used Colonel Jacob Ford Jr.’s eral Arts and Sciences, Communications, Morristown Municipal Airport and the mansion as his headquarters during this Cyber Security, Humanities, Business, Lincoln Park Airport, are located in Mor- time. The mansion is the centerpiece of the Management, Marketing and Related Sup- ris County. Morristown National Historical Park, the port Services, and Health Professions and There are also an additional 12 FAA cer- first national historical park in the country. Related Programs. tified private corporate heliports and air- It also was in Morris County, at what is While the seven-member Board of Cho- ports, one military heliport at Picatinny now Historic Speedwell in Morristown, sen Freeholders oversee and approve ac- Arsenal and one medical helipad at Morris- where Alfred Vail and Samuel F.B. Morse tivities relating to the business of running town Medical Center in Morristown. Three perfected and first publicly demonstrat- the county, such as county budget, road con- major airports, Newark Liberty Interna- ed the electro-magnetic telegraph in 1838. struction and repairs, appointments to the tional, John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia In- Vail’s distant cousin, Theodore Vail was various county commissions and agencies, ternational Airport, are accessible by high- educated in Morristown and served as the and other miscellaneous county issues, the way, train, and bus lines. first president of the American Telephone county administrator supervises day-to- The area’s civilian work force exceeds & Telegraph Company (AT&T). day operations of the many departments 263,000 as of 2014. According to the U.S. Noted statewide for its recreational facili- of county government. Census Bureau, the percentage of the adult ties and preservation of natural landscape, The county administration building is population possessing a college degree is es- the Morris County Park System (www. located on Washington Street and Court timated to be 51 percent. morrisparks.net) is the largest county park Street in Morristown. The phone number The county is home to more than 50 For- system in New Jersey based on acreage. is (973) 285-6010 or visit morriscountynj.gov.

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 6 Our Town newjerseyhills.com CHESTER BOROUGH

The borough, renowned for shop- >> TOWN HALL Town Hall (open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday) ping, schools, restaurants and cultural opportunities, is located in southwest- 50 North Road, Chester. Telephone: (908) 879-3660. Web site: www.chesterborough.org ern Morris County and is completely surrounded by Chester Township like MUNICIPAL OFFICES (All phone numbers are (908) 879-3660 unless otherwise noted) the hole in a doughnut. Incorporated in 1930, the borough Title Name Phone/Ext. Email enjoys a flourishing commercial area Accounts Payable Jerry Shammas x2101 [email protected] with modern shopping centers along Administrator Margaret Nordstrom x2130 [email protected] Route 206 and a quaint historical dis- Board of Health Lauren Battaglino x2128 [email protected] trict filled with upscale boutiques and Borough Attorney Brian Mason 973-366-9300 [email protected] shops, although most of the land area Building & Zoning Kerry Brown x2123 [email protected] of its 1.59 square miles is devoted to Chief Financial Officer Jason Gabloff x2122 [email protected] single-family housing. Dept. Public Works Scott Beam x2111 [email protected] Historic Chester, along Main Street Fire Chief Jason Dilley 908-879-5511 [email protected] (Route 24), was known as “Black River” in the early 1700s. The area, at the time, Municipal Clerk Denean Probasco x2129 [email protected] was rich with farming, mining, milling Municipal Court Susan Travis 908-879-5100 [email protected] and inn-keeping until iron ore brought Police Chief Thomas Williver 908-879-5626 (non-emergency) prosperity to the area in the latter half Recreation Director Ashley White x2134 [email protected] of the 1800s. The majority of the build- Tax Assessor Jack Marchione x2131 [email protected] ings erected along Main Street during Tax Collector Toni Theesfeld x2121 [email protected] this boom period were used as shops by local merchants; many continue today in the same capacity, although there was a major change in the 1990s, as the town evolved from a well-known antique center to a more diversified shop- throughout the year (see www. tions. High school students attend the ping area offering a selection of spe- ilovechester. com), including one of the highly regarded West Morris Mend- cialty stores. largest craft shows in the Northeast, ham High School, which has one of the One special use of a historical build- usually held the second weekend in few International Baccalaureate pro- ing is the Black River Playhouse on September. These events and those of grams in the state. the corner of Grove Street and Maple surrounding farms (including one of According to the 2013 borough sta- Avenue (down the street from the fire the most complex corn mazes every fall tistics, the borough’s population is station). This 104-seat theater-in-the- at Stony Hill Farm), parks and scenery 1,675. Residents are governed by a round is in a 140-year-old building that draw people from points far and wide. voter-elected mayor and six-member once served as a community church Chester Borough and Chester Town- council who meet at 7 p.m. the first and and Chester Borough Hall, but now ship share a K-8 school district, pub- third Tuesday of the month in the mu- hosts quality productions. lic library, first aid squad, fire de- nicipal building at 50 North Road. The The Historic Chester Business As- partment, community pool, athletic police department and municipal court sociation sponsors numerous events programs, and many civic organiza- are located at 300 Main Street.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021 Many schedules have changed due to the pandemic. For updates, please visit chester-nj.org.

AUGUST: NOVEMBER: JANUARY: APRIL: 26 – First Day of School 2-4 – Early Dismissal 1 – Winter Break 1 – Spring Break 5-6 – NJEA Convention 18 – MLK Jr. Day 2 – Good Friday SEPTEMBER: 25 – Early Dismissal 4 – Schools Closed FEBRUARY: MAY: 26-27 – Thanksgiving Break 7 – Labor Day 15 – Schools Closed 31 – Memorial Day 28 – Yom Kippur DECEMBER: MARCH: JUNE: 23 – Early Dismissal OCTOBER: 29-31 – Spring Break 11 – Early Dismissal 24-31 – Winter Break 12 – Columbus Day 14 – Early Dismissal; Last Day

The district serves Chester Borough and Chester Township.

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 7 CHESTER BOROUGH LEADERSHIP Borough Council Mayor Board of Education

Timothy Iversen, a Republican, Janet Hoven, a Republican, Mike Tomasco, President was elected in November 2017 was elected mayor of Chester Term expires on 12-21 to his fifth council term which in Nov. 2014 and re-elected in [email protected] expires Dec. 31, 2020. He lives on 2018. Her term expires Dec. 31, Amy Collins, Vice President Grove Street and his telephone 2022. She lives at 64 Fairmount [email protected] number is (908) 879-5510. Ave. Her telephone number is Term expires on 12-22 (908) 879-0327. Heather Ronco Karen Ferrone, a Republican, [email protected] was elected in Nov. 2019 to Boards & Commissions Term expires on 12-21 a third three-year term on the Kerri Wright council. It will expire Dec. 31, BOARD OF HEALTH Lauren Battaglino, Secretary [email protected] 2022. Ferrone lives on Elm Street Term expires on 12-22 and her phone number is (908) (908)879-3660 x2128 955-4122. [email protected] Sarah Kalashian [email protected] DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Term expires on 12-21 Kyle Holman, a Republican, was [email protected] first elected in November 2015 Christopher Lowry to a three-year term and re-elect- FIELDHOUSE [email protected] ed in November 2018. He lives [email protected] Term expires on 12-20 on Fairmount Ave. and can be reached at (908) 879-6888. Liz Madinabeitia HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE [email protected] Kerry Brown Term expires on 12-20 (908)879-3660 x2123 Gary Marshuetz, a Republican, Rebekah Forlenza first appointed to an unexpired LAND USE BOARD [email protected] term and was elected in Novem- Kerry Brown, Secretary Term expires on 12-20 ber 2017 to a fifth three-year (908)879-3660 x2123 Carolyn Kleppe-Collins term which expires in 2020. He [email protected] [email protected] lives on Elm Street. His phone Term expires on 12-20 number is (908) 879-5321. RECREATION COMMITTEE Ashley White, Director Russell Goodwin, a Republican, (908)879-3660 x2134 The district comprises Dickerson Elementary was elected in Nov. 2019 to his [email protected] School (K-2), Bragg Intermediate School second three-year term on the www.chesterrecreationnj.org (3-5), and Black River Middle School (6-8). council. It will expire Dec. 31, Dickerson and Bragg Schools are located on 2022. He is a resident of Hillside SHADE TREE COMMISSION Route 24, east of Chester Borough; Black Road and can be reached at (908) [email protected] River Middle School is on Route 513 (North 879-6540. Road), north of Chester Borough. High school Trash, Bulk, Metal & Recycling students attend West MorrisMendham High Christopher Heil, a Republican, [email protected] School. The district serves Chester Borough was elected in November 2018 to and Chester Township. a three-year term which expires Vital Statistics/Registrar Dec. 31, 2021. He resides on [email protected] Hillside Rd. and can be reached at (973) 584-9749. MORE INFO: CHESTERBOROUGH.ORG

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 8 Our Town newjerseyhills.com CHESTER TOWNSHIP

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 town- 1 Parker Road, Chester ship itself is surrounded by Mendham Telephone: (908) 879-5100; fax: (908) 879-8281; Township, Randolph, Mount Olive, Web site: www.chestertownship.org Washington Township and the border of Somerset County. MUNICIPAL OFFICES While Chester boasts many modern homes on sprawling lots, historic Title Name Telephone Fax buildings from the 1700-1800s still are Administrator Robin Collins (908) 879-5100, ext. 810 (908) 879-8281 found in abundance, giving the com- Dog Licensing Judy Irwin (908) 879-5100, ext. 812 (908) 879-8281 munity a historic country ambiance. Building Inspector Dennis Allen (908) 879-5100, ext. 830 (908) 879-8281 Once known as Black River in the Clerk Robin Collins (908) 879-5100, ext. 810 (908) 879-8281 early 1700s at a time of active farming, Court Administrator Susan Travis (908) 879-5100, ext. 816 (908) 879-1837 the area enjoyed an iron ore boom pe- Board of Health Sec. Rafael Tactuk (908) 879-5100, ext. 824 (908) 879-5260 riod in the late 1800s. Mining subsequently declined and Chief Financial Officer Derek Macchia (908) 879-5100, ext. 817 the area returned to farming as the Planning, Zoning Dorrie Fox (908) 879-5100, ext. 823 (908) 879-5260 primary business of the area. Farm Police Chief Thomas Williver (908) 879-5514 (non-emergency) stands and “pick-your-own” fields con- Public Works Craig Reiner (908) 879-5916 (908) 879-8281 tinue to operate in the Chester area. Recreation Ashley White (908) 879-3660, ext. 2134 (908) 879-0122 The township has been aggressive Tax Assessor Anna McDougal (908) 879-5100, ext. 820 (908) 879-8281 in farmland and open space preserva- Tax Collector Toni Theesfeld (908) 879-5100, ext. 818 (908) 879-8281 tion. In addition, much of the town is Deputy Clerk/Registrar Kathy Potter (908) 879-5100, ext. 828 (908) 879-8281 Highlands preservation area, aimed at Deputy Court Admin. Ingrid O’Connor (908) 879-5100, ext. 815 (908) 879-8281 maintaining a clean water supply. This Constr. Tech. Assist. Carolyn Quinn (908) 879-5100, ext. 821 (908) 879-8281 also serves to thwart development and Plan. Board, Bd of Adjust. maintains Chester’s rural atmosphere. Secy & Zoning Official Dorrie Fox (908) 879-5100, ext. 823 (908) 879-5260 Much of the parkland in Chester follows the Black River from the Wildlife Environmental Commission Management Area on the east side of Secretary Kathy Potter (908) 879-5100, ext. 828 (908) 879-8281 the town southward past Cooper Mill in the Milltown section into Black River County Park and Hacklebarney State Park. they still share a public library, first grams in the state. Chester residents use routes 206 and aid squad, fire department, communi- Chester is governed by a five-mem- 24 when commuting and as access to ty pool, athletic programs, civic orga- ber Township Council headed by a sep- interstate highways, employment cen- nizations and K-8 school system. arately elected mayor, all of whom ters and local shopping. High school students attend the serve three-year terms. They meet at Even though the two Chesters sepa- highly regarded West Morris Mend- 7:00 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays rated in the 1930s over a dispute over ham High School, which has one of the of the month in the municipal build- construction of a public water supply, few International Baccalaureate pro- ing on Parker Road.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021 Many schedules have changed due to the pandemic. For updates, please visit chester-nj.org.

The district serves Chester Borough and Chester Township.

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 9 CHESTER TOWNSHIP LEADERSHIP Mayor Boards & Commissions

Marcia Asdal, a Republican, was PLANNING BOARD: BOARD OF HEALTH: re-elected to a three-year term as Mike Austin Paul Fox mayor in November 2019. She is Chairman PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: a resident of Main Street and can BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: David Ayers be reached at (908) 879-6026 or Trey Bianco Chairman [email protected]. Chairman ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: Steve Hansbury, Chairman Township Council

Joseph Di Paolo, a Republican, Board of Education was appointed to the council in 2019. His term expires on Dec. 31, The district comprises Dickerson Elementary School (K-2), Bragg Intermediate School (3-5), and Black 2020. He resides on Pleasant Hill River Middle School (6-8). Dickerson and Bragg Schools are located on Route 24, east of Chester Bor- Rd. He can be reached at (973) ough; Black River Middle School is on Route 513 (North Road), north of Chester Borough. High school 432-6474 or jdipaolo@chester- students attend West MorrisMendham High School. The district serves Chester Borough and Chester township.org. Township. A list of the board members can be found on the Chester Borough page.

Brian Curley, a Republican, was elected in November 2018 to his first term in office, which expires in December 2021. He resides on Hardin Court and can be reached at (908) 375-8080.

Michael Inganamort, a Repub- lican, was elected to a three-year term in November 2017. He is a resident of Knollwood Terrace. He can be reached at (973) 534- 3034 or minganamort@chestertownship.org.

Timothy Drag, a Republican, was elected in November 2018 to his first three-year term, which expires Dec. 31, 2021. He resides on Orchard Drive and can be reached at (917) 628-0480.

MORE INFO: CHESTERTOWNSHIP.ORG

CHUBB PARK MEMORIAL Chester Township’s memorial to Gregory Froehner is located at Chubb Park. Mr. Froehner died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks when he entered the crumbling tower to try to rescue those trapped.

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 10 Our Town newjerseyhills.com HARDING TOWNSHIP

Named after President Warren G. >> HARDING TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING (open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays) Harding, this quiet enclave of roughly 3,200 residents is best known for its ru- P.O. Box 666, Kirby Hall --- Blue Mill and Sand Spring Road, New Vernon ral rolling landscape and affluent popu- Telephone: (973) 267-8000; fax: (973) 267-6221; Web site: www.hardingnj.org lation. Harding boasts one of the high- est per capita family incomes in the MUNICIPAL OFFICES country at a median of $130,000. While in eastern Morris County, close to New Title Name Telephone Fax York City and surrounded by upscale Administrator Robert Falzarano (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 suburban towns, shopping centers and Clerk Lisa Sharp (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 major highways, Harding Township it- Registrar Lisa Sharp (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 self literally has no downtown. There is Finance Himanshu Shah (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 only a very small commercial area long Fire Chief, Green Village Kevin Doherty (973) 377-7073 Mount Kemble Avenue (Route 202) and Fire Chief, New Vernon Peter Finkle (973) 445-1697 a dabbling of local businesses in Green Planning Board Admin. Lori Taglarino (973) 267-8000 Village and New Vernon. The desire to preserve Harding’s ru- Police Chief Erik Heller (973) 455-0500 (non-emer.) (973) 455-1133 ral character was evident even in 1928 Public Works Tracy Toribio (973) 267-2448 (973) 292-9539 when an unusual private land preserva- Recreation Jerry O’Loughlin (973) 539-8100 (973) 267-6221 tion effort began with the New Vernon Tax Assessor Anthony DiRado (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 Neighborhood Restrictive Agreement. Tax Collector David Griffith (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 Several estate owners convinced many Construction Official Mark Fornacari (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 others voluntarily to place a restrictive Zoning Inspector George Byrnes (973) 267-8000 (973) 267-6221 covenant on their land to limit development and save the pastoral qualities of more than 1,000 acres. These efforts influenced subsequent zoning codes and the town’s strong no- Harding is surrounded by Long Hill Harding Township is in the 11th Con- tions of the landscape value. In the late Township and Chatham Township to gressional District and is part of New 1960s, Harding gained national attention the east, Morris Township to the north, Jersey’s 21st Legislative District, cov- for defeating a proposal to build an air- Mendham Township on the west and ering western portions of Essex Coun- port in a local swamp area. Forty per- Somerset County to the south. Harding ty, all of Morris County, and sections of cent of this 20-square-mile township is is governed by a voter-elected five-mem- Passaic County, Somerset County and protected open space and includes large ber Township Committee which elects Sussex County. portions of the Great Swamp National one of its members to serve as mayor It is represented by one of its own in Wildlife Refuge and Morristown Nation- for the year. Washington, D.C., Rodney Frelinghuy- al Historical Park (Jockey Hollow). The The committee meets at 7:30 p.m. the sen, R-11. rural atmosphere is enhanced further first and third Monday of each month at The town has its own K-8 school and by a three-acre per home minimum zon- Kirby Hall Municipal Building at Blue sends public secondary school students ing in most of the community. Mill and Sand Spring roads. to nearby Madison High School.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021 Many schedules have changed due to the pandemic. For updates, please visit hardingtwp.org.

AUGUST: 25 – Early Dismissal MARCH: 31 – Classes Commence 26-27 – Thanksgiving Recess 18-19 – Early Dismissal / Confer- :In the event that inclement weather ences forces sdditional school closings, SEPTEMBER: DECEMBER: 29-31 – Spring Recess those extra day(s) will be made up 7 – Labor Day 23 – Early Dismissal beginning with June 10, June 11, 28 – Yom Kippur 24-31 – Holiday Recess APRIL: June 14, June 15, etc 1 – Spring Recess OCTOBER: JANUARY: 2 – Good Friday 12 – School Closed 1 – Holiday Madison High School calendar 18 – MLK Jr. Day MAY: • madisonpublicschools.org NOVEMBER: 31 – Memorial Day 5-6 – NJEA Convention FEBRUARY: 20-24 – Early Dismissal / Confer- 12-15 – Winter Recess JUNE: ences 16 – School Closed 7-9 – Early Dismissal

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 11 HARDING TOWNSHIP LEADERSHIP Mayor Boards & Commissions Board of Education

Chris Yates, a Republican, was PLANNING BOARD: The Board of Education can be reached at (973) elected in November 2017 to his Peter Saulnier 267-6398. second three-year term on the Chairperson Davor Gjivoje, President Township Committee. He lives on Term expires on 12-31-19 [email protected] Bailey’s Mill Road and his tele- BOARD OF HEALTH: phone number is (201) 404-8682. John Flynn, Vice President Joseph Cervone [email protected] Term expires on 12-31-19 Alexander Anastasiou BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: [email protected] Deputy Mayor Mike Flanagan Chairman Richard Bruno Tim Jones, a Republican, was (973) 267-8000 [email protected] elected to a three-year term in Term expires on 12-31-19 November 2015 and re-elected Abhinov Singh in 2018. The term expires in De- CITIZENS PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE: [email protected] cember 2021. He resides on Sand Tom dePoortere Spring Road and his telephone Chairman Postal Service number is (201) 841-0451. Term expires on 12-31-19 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: Harding residents are served by Rich Clew, Chairman several post offices in and out of the Township Committee Term expires on 12-31-19 township: Green Village 07935, New Vernon 07976, Morristown 07960. Nancy DiTosto, a Republican, HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: was elected in November 2018 to Don Dinsmore her third three-year term, which Chairperson expires Dec. 31, 2021. She lives Term expires on 12-31-19 on Blue Mill Road and can be SHADE TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: MORE INFO: HARDINGNJ.ORG reached at (973) 267-8000, ext. Caron Menger 197. Member at large Term expires on 12-31-19 Dev Modi, a Republican, was elected in Nov. 2017 to his second three-year term which expires Dec. 31, 2020. He resides on Sand Spring Road and his telephone number is (201) 245-3987.

Nicolas Platt, a Republican, was elected in Nov. 2019 to his fourth three-year Township Committee term which expires Dec. 31, 2022. He resides on Spring Valley Road and can be reached at (917) 974- 9100. Photo by Liz Parker THE COOKS From left, Sean Marchev, Katarzyn Chirowska and Michael Cherillo master the grills a curbside steak and lobster dinner at the New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department this past fall.. The barbecue was the second of the season for the all-volunteer fire department and first aid squad and took the place of the department’s annual country auction normally scheduled for the last Saturday in September and which would have celebrated 65 years this before being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 12 Our Town newjerseyhills.com MENDHAM BOROUGH

Common lore states that Mendham’s >> MUNICIPAL BUILDING (open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekdays) name is derived from a local Revolution- ary-era seamstress who could “men ’em” Phoenix House, 2 W. Main St., Mendham for the soldiers, although another (proba- Telephone: (973) 543-7152; fax: (973) 543-7202; Web site: www.mendhamnj.org bly more reliable) account says the name was given by Ebenezer Byram in 1745. MUNICIPAL OFFICES In 1906, Mendham Borough separated from Mendham Township during a dis- Title Name Telephone Fax pute over the need to construct a public Administrator Joyce Bushman (973) 543-7152, ext.11 (973) 543-7202 water system. Building Department Rob Rosendale (973) 543-7152, ext.18 (973) 543-2290 The borough of slightly more than Emergency Mgt. Gary S. Lynch (973) 922-0782 5,000 residents is known for its quality Engineer Paul Ferriero (973) 543-7152 (973) 543-7202 schools and small- town sense of commu- Finance Susan Giordano (973) 543-7152, ext. 14 (973) 543-7202 nity. With only two traffic lights, the his- First Aid Squad John W. Andrews (973) 543-7178 toric center of town is at the crossroads Board of Health Sec. Karen Orgera (973) 543-7152 (973) 543-2290 of Route 24 and Mountain Avenue/Hilltop Road where the landmark Phoenix House Pet Licensing Karen Orgera (973) 5430-7152, ext. 10 and Black Horse Inn stand, as well as a Public Works Jeff Cooper (973) 543-6535 (973) 543-1852 collection of antique shops, interior deco- Recreation Bruce DiBisceglie (973) 543-2610 (973) 543-2290 rators, gift shops, spa, and boutiques. Municipal Clerk Robin R. Kline (973) 543-7152, ext.15 (973) 543-7202 The Mendham Village Shopping Center Municipal Judge Brian Lvine (908) 243-0111 is on the eastern end of Main Street to- Tax Assessor Scott Holzhauer (973) 543-7152, ext. 13 (973) 543-7202 ward Morristown. Tax Collector Judi O’Brien (Interim) (973) 543-7152, ext. 17 (973) 543-7202 Mendham Township surrounds the Police John Camoia, Chief (973) 543-2527 (973) 543-9774 borough on three sides like a horseshoe Fire Michael Bruin, Chief (973) 543-4682 (973) 543-4977 and Bernardsville is its neighbor to the Zoning Officer Neil Schetelick (973) 543-7152, ext. 23 (973) 543-7202 south. Only 35 miles from New York City, Court Administrator Washington Township Shared Court the Mendhams do not have any direct access to a major highway, which has helped it avoid overdevelopment over the years The children of Mendham Borough at- Council meetings and votes in order to and maintains its genteel atmosphere. tend their own elementary and middle break a tie. Annual civic events include the Labor schools, then join Mendham Township He can veto ordinances and appoint Day weekend celebration sponsored by and the Chesters at the highly rated West subordinate officials, ad hoc committees The Pastime Club that features a carni- Morris Mendham High School, which and certain officials to boards, commit- val, child-friendly games and contests, boasts one of the few International Bac- tees and commissions. band concert, small-town Main Street pa- calaureate programs in the state. The council confirms the mayor’s ap- rade and evening fireworks. The borough is governed by a vot- pointments and can override his veto by The Pastime Club also manages one er-elected mayor and six council mem- a two-thirds majority of members. of the community’s hidden treasures, bers, two of which are elected to three- Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday a four-lane bowling alley called the Pas- year terms each year. The mayor, who has and 4th Monday of each month at 8PM in time Lanes. a four-year term, presides over Borough the Garabrant Center, 4 Wilson Street.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021 Many schedules have changed due to the pandemic. For updates, please visit mendhamboro.org.

AUGUST: 5-6 – NJEA Convention MARCH: 24-25 – Schools Closed 25 – Early Dismissal 29-31 – Spring Break In the event of inclement weather 26 – Students Report 26-27 – Thanksgiving Recess & schools are closed in excess of APRIL: 5 days, the following days may be SEPTEMBER: DECEMBER: 1 – Spring Break used: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 29, Mar. 7 – Labor Day 23 – Early Dismissal 2 – Good Friday/Passover 30, May 28. The order will be deter- 8 – Delayed Opening 24-31 – Winter Break 5 – Easter Monday mined by the board ofeducation at 28 – Yom Kippur JANUARY: MAY: the time the decision will need to be OCTOBER: 1 – New Year’s Day 28-31 –Memorial Day made. 12 – Columbus Day 18 – MLK Jr. Day JUNE: West Morris Mendham High School NOVEMBER: FEBRUARY: 14 – Tentative Last Day of School / calendar • Page 23 2-4 – Conferences / Early Dismissal 15 – President’s Day Early Dismissal

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 13 MENDHAM BOROUGH LEADERSHIP Borough Council Mayor Board of Education

John Andrews, a Republican, Christine Glassner, a Repub- Beth Cocuzza, President was elected to his second term lican, was elected to the council (973) 543-2162 in Nov. 2017. His current term in 2016 She was elected mayor [email protected] expires Dec. 31, 2020. He lives on in Nov. 2018. Her four year term Term expires 12-21 Birch Street in Mendham. His tele- expires on Dec. 31, 2022 She John Vitale, Vice President phone number is (973) 543-6559. lives on Talmage Road and can Pembroke Dr. be reached at (201) 600-6477. (973) 543-2400 Term expires on 12-22 Steven Andrew, a Republi- can, was sworn in to his first term Boards & Commissions Carla McEnroe in office on the council in January [email protected] 2019. His term expires on Dec. PLANNING BOARD: Term expires on 12-21 Richard Kraft 31, 2021. He lives on Bockhkoven John Jennings Road. His telephone number is Chair Term expires on 12-19 Vice president (973) 543-1799. [email protected] BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Term expires on 12-20 Brad Badal, a Republican, was Brian Seavey Raechelle Raimondo elected in November 2017 to his Chair [email protected] fifth three-year term which will LIBRARY BOARD: Term expires on 12-20 expire Dec. 31, 2020. He lives Richard Moore on Kerby Lane and his telephone President Catalina Wiatroski number is (973) 543-5690. boe@[email protected] BOARD OF HEALTH: Term expires on 12-20 Maureen Walker Anne Marie Hornyak James Kelly, a Republican, was President (973) 543-7152 ext. 12 (973) 543-4350 appointed to the council in January Term expires on 12-21 2019. He won his first full three- HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE: year term in Nov. 2019, which ex- Michael Zedalis James Gillespie pires on Dec. 31, 2022. A resident Chair [email protected] of Mountainside Road, his phone Term expires on 12-22 number is (973) 543-2626. ECOSST COMMITTEE: Paula Barber Sean Harvey Chair [email protected] Mary Sue Martin, a Republican, Term expires 12-21 was elected to the Borough Coun- MENDHAM TV: cil in Nov. 2019. Her three year Geri Bain term expires on Dec. 31, 2022. Chair A resident of Mountain Ave., her phone number is (908) 543-2345. Postal Service

Brennan Reilly, a Republican, The borough is served by was sworn into office in January the Mendham Post Office 2019. A resdient of New Street, and the ZIP code is 07945 his term expires on Dec. 31, 2021. as well as the Morristown His phone number is (908) 879- (07960) and Bernardsville (07924) post offices. 2488.

The sign outside the Mendham Bor- ough municipal building at the corner MORE INFO: MENDHAMNJ.ORG of Main Street and Hilltop Road was raised to show support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 14 Our Town newjerseyhills.com MENDHAM TOWNSHIP

Within the 17.8-square-mile horse- >> MUNICIPAL BUILDING (open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays) shoe-shaped township are large, sprawling residential properties and the histor- P.O. Box 520, Cherry Lane, Brookside ical districts of Ralston and Brookside. Telephone: (973) 543-4555; fax: (973) 543-6630; Web site: www.mendhamtownship.org Mendham Township maintains its rural atmosphere with large- lot zoning and MUNICIPAL OFFICES preservation of parkland. According to the township, the median value of a single-fam- Title Name Telephone Fax ily home is $470,000. Administrator (973) 543-4555 (973) 543-6630 Except for Sammy’s restaurant on Route Animal Control Animal Control Solutions (908) 722-1271 24, an established, family-owned eatery in Building Inspector/ a white house with no sign, and one small Construction Dept. Len Perre (973) 543-4555 (973) 543-6630 artist studio next to the historic Brookside Engineer French and Parello Assoc. fpaengineers.com Post Office, the township does not contain Board of Health Wendy Parrinello (973) 543-4555 ext. 218 any commercial zoning. Township Clerk Mary Coppinger (973) 543-4555, ext. 211 (973) 543-6630 Mendham has much to offer for its slightly more than 5,400 residents from the Court Administrator Susan Travis (908) 879-5100, ext. 816 (908) 879-1837 Brookside Community Club, a frequent- Finance Karen Fornaro (973) 543-4555 (973) 543-6630 ly used community center, to its annual Public Works David H. Read, Jr. (973) 543-4509 (973) 895-1750 Fourth of July Parade, fishing derbies and Recreation David Guida (973) 543-4555, ext. 222 Brookside Beach, a pond next to the ele- Tax Assessor Scott Holzhauer (973) 543-4555 (973) 543-6630 mentary school that is open for swimming Tax Collector Lydia Blide (973) 543-4555 ext. 225 during the summer and skating in the win- Police Department Ross Johnson, Chief (973) 543-2581 (973) 543-2603 ter. Much of the community’s charm has to do with its unique isolation from ma- on Route 24 served as the center of commu- Mendham has its own television station jor highways yet still managing to be just nity life at the time. Open on Sundays and on Patriot Media’s Channel 25. Events of an hour from New York City. The township holidays, it is the oldest post office build- interest to residents are aired on a scroll- surrounds three sides of Mendham Bor- ing in the country and houses 18th centu- ing bulletin board, and more enhancements ough, has Bernardsville and Harding as ry memorabilia maintained by the Ralston are expected in the future. neighbors to the south, Chester to the west, Historical Association. The highly rated K-8 Mendham Town- Randolph on the north and Morris Town- The Fourth of July Parade and Festival ship school district serves about 900 chil- ship to the east. is an annual event in the Brookside section dren, while students in grades 9 to 12 attend In addition to Patriots Path, which mean- of town. The Main Street parade includes the highly regarded West Morris Mendham ders through town, other public parks in- civic leaders, local float entries, bands, fire Regional High School with one of the few clude Buttermilk Farms in the northwest trucks, antique vehicles, clowns and occa- International Baccalaureate programs in corner of town which is a natural area for sionally, farm animals. the state. hiking and cross-country skiing; Dismal The parade route ends at the Brookside The township is governed by a five-mem- Harmony Natural Area in the Ralston sec- Community Center where families can par- ber voter-elected Township Committee, tion of town for horseback riding and long ticipate in games and contests or buy a hot- which selects one of its own annually to walks; and the Schiff Nature Preserve in dog or hamburger at the Rotary Club food serve as mayor. The committee meets at 7:30 the southwest for passive recreation and ed- booth. Other local events include a clam- p.m. the second Monday and fourth Tues- ucational programs for adults and children. bake and pancake breakfasts sponsored by day of each month at the municipal build- Built in 1785, the Ralston General Store the local fire company. ing on Cherry Lane in Brookside.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021 Many schedules have changed due to the pandemic. For updates, please visit mendhamtwp.org. AUGUST: 25 – Early Dismissal 15 – Presidents Day JUNE: 26 – Students Report 26-27 – Thanksgiving Recess 9 – Last Day / Early Dismissal MARCH:

SEPTEMBER: DECEMBER: 29-31 – Spring Break Calendar includes 4 emergency snow 7 – Labor Day 23 – Early Dismissal APRIL: days. Unused emergency snow days will 28 – Yom Kippur 24-31 – Winter Break 1 – Spring Break be deducted from the end of the school OCTOBER: JANUARY: 2 – Good Friday year. Extra emergency snow days will be 12 – Columbus Day, Schools Closed 1 – New Year’s Day added to the end of the school year. MAY: 18 – MLK Jr. Day NOVEMBER: 31 – Memorial Day West Morris Mendham High School 2-4 – Conferences / Early Dismissal FEBRUARY: calendar • Page 23 5-6 – NJEA Convention 12 – Early Dismissal

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 15 MENDHAM TOWNSHIP LEADERSHIP Mayor Boards & Commissions Board of Education

Sarah Niebart, a Republican, PLANNING BOARD: Gretchen Holquist, President was originally appointed to fill an Kevin Giordano Term expires in 2022 unexpired term and then elected to Chair [email protected] a full three-year term in Nov. 2018. [email protected] Aadithya Thayyar, Vice-President She is a resident of Samantha Term expires on 12-31-20 Term expires in 2021 Lane and can be reached at (862) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: [email protected] 812-5671. Stephen Herbes Andrew Christmann Chairman Term expires in 2022 Township Committee (973) 543-4555, ext. 212 [email protected] Term expires on 12-31-20 Nick Monaghan, a Republican, Peter Dumovic deputy mayor, was elected in No- RECREATION COMMISSION: Term expires in 2021 vember 2018 to a full three-year Adam Dubeck [email protected] term which expries Dec. 31, 2021. Chairperson He lives on West Main Street and (973) 543-4555, ext. 222 Heather Fraser can be reached at (973)543- Term expires on 12-31-20 Term expires in 2020 5547. [email protected] BOARD OF HEALTH: Kenneth West, President Richard Gondek Amalia Duarte, a Democrat, Corey Lane, Mendham Term expires in 2020 was elected to the committee in [email protected] [email protected] Nov. 2017. Her term expires on (973) 543-4555, ext. 218 Dec. 31, 2020. She is a resident Term expires on 12-31-21 Joan Mody of Brockden Drive and can be Term expires in 2022 reached at (973) 543-7924. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: [email protected] Martin Slayne, Chair Term expires on 12-31-20 Postal Service

Tom Baio, a Republican, was TV COMMITTEE: The township is served by elected in Nov. 2019 to his first Geri Bain, George Twill the following post offices in three-year committee term, which Co-chairs and out of the township: expires Dec. 31, 2022. He is a TREE PROTECTION COMMITTEE: resident of North Gate Road and Bernardsville 07924 Brian Hays, chair can be reached at tbaio@mend- Brookside 07926 [email protected] Chester 07930 hamtownship.org. (973) 543-7352 Far Hills 07931 Term expires on 12-31-20 Mendham 07945 Jordan Orlins, a Republican, Morristown 07960 was elected in Nov. 2019 to his WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: Mount Freedom 07970 first three-year committee term, John Mallon, Chairman which expires Dec. 31, 2022. He [email protected] MORE INFO: is a resident of Westminster Road (973) 543-2492 MENDHAMTOWNSHIP.ORG and can be reached at jorlins@ Term expires on 12-31-20 mendhamtownship.org.

PRIDE MONTH Members of the Mendhams Stigma-Free Task Force, from left Laura Montenegro, Township Committeewoman Amalia Duarte, Ted Rostiac, Melissa Young and Mary Kornick show their banner celebrating June as Pride Month. The banner is one of two the group purchased. One was placed at the Brookside Bridge, while Grace Lutheran Church hosted the other on its lawn.

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 16 Our Town newjerseyhills.com WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

At 45 square miles, Washington Town- >> MUNICIPAL BUILDING (open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekdays) ship is one of Morris County’s largest municipalities and is located in the 43 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 county’s most westerly edge. Although Telephone: (908) 876-3315; fax: (908) 876-5138; Web site: www.wtmorris.org the community technically is composed of several neighborhoods with names MUNICIPAL OFFICES such as Schooley’s Mountain, Naugh- right and Pleasant Grove, most people Title Name Telephone Fax refer to the area collectively as Long Val- Administrator Andrew Coppola (908) 876-3315 (908) 876-5138 ley. Clerk Nina DiGregorio (908) 876-3315 (908) 876-5138 Known for hundreds of years as Ger- Tax Collector Laura Amada (908) 876-3845 (908) 876-5138 man Valley for the original German Municipal Court Judge Frank P. Leanza (908) 876-3315 Protestants who settled the area, the Construction Official Kevin Fleming (908) 876-4711 (908) 876-5082 name was changed during World War Court Administrator Jan Simonetti (908) 876-3852 (908) 876-5138 I, a time of anti-German sentiment Engineer Leon Hall (973) 887-2270 (973) 887-7974 which residents feared would be directed against them. Finance Amy Monahan (908) 876-3315 (908) 876-5138 Although there has been much growth Health Officer Cristianna Cooke-Gibbs (908) 876-3650 (908) 876-5138 in town in recent years, mostly of up- Public Works Roger Read (908) 876-3382 (908) 876-5553 scale residential homes, the town still is Recreation Coordinator Darlene Hatcher (908) 876-5941 (908) 876-0029 characterized as rural with many work- Tax Assessor Jacqueline Cardini (908) 876-9132 (908) 876-5138 ing farms, as well as “pick-your-own” Chief of Police Jeffrey Almer (908) 876-3232 (908) 876-5655 farms that attract day-trippers from out Registrar of Vital Statistics Linda Gable (908) 876-3650 (908) 876-5138 of town. Recycling Coordinator Roger Read (908) 876-4369 (908) 876-5553 The section of town known as School- Planning Department JoAnn Griffith (908) 876-3652 (908) 876-5138 ey’s Mountain was probably America’s Zoning Officer Daniel Flaherty (908) 876-3652 (908) 876-5138 earliest summer resort and spa. The Plumbing Subcode Official Steve Cianci (908) 876-4711 (908) 876-5082 pure mountain air, romantic surround- ings, and mineral spring, which in 1815 was declared to be the purest and best chalybeate water in the country, attract- ship, county, and state recreation fa- School, a highly rated school with one ed people to the area who came to drink cilities. Running though town on the of the few International Baccalaureate and bathe in the waters which were be- south side of town and into Hunterdon programs in the state. lieved to heal all types of disorders. The County is one of the state’s best native The township is governed by a Lenape Indians, of course, long had trout-fishing rivers, the South Branch of five-member elected Township Commit- known about the waters which drew the Raritan River. tee, which meets at 7:30 p.m. the third healing powers from the iron deposits Washington Township has its own Monday of every month in the munic- in the nearby mountains. K-8 school district. Children now attend ipal building on Schooley’s Mountain Recreation is an important aspect of one of the four elementary schools be- Road. life in Washington Township, which en- fore progressing to Long Valley Middle The mayor is selected annually by his joys easy access to a number of town- School, then West Morris Central High peers on the Township Committee.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021 Many schedules have changed due to the pandemic. For updates, please visit wtps.org. SEPTEMBER: NOVEMBER: 26 – Early Dismissal (K-8) JUNE: the last student day June 17. 2 – Opening Day 5-6 – NJEA Convention 26-29 – Exams / Early dis- 17-23 – Early Dismissal Additional snow days, above 4 – Schools Closed 11 – Veterans Day missal (9-12) 23 – Last Day of School the five built in, will be added 7 – Labor Day 25 – Early Dismissal 24 – Graduation to the calendar in the follow- FEBRUARY: 24 – School Closed 26-27 – Thanksgiving Break ing order (as possible): April 12 – Early Dismissal This calendar assumes five 9, 8, 7, 6 & 5. OCTOBER: DECEMBER: 15 – Presidents Day snow/emergency days. The 13 – Early Dismissal 23 – Early Dismissal APRIL: last student day will be June West Morris Regional 21 – School Closed / Con- 24-31 – Winter Break 2-9 – Spring Break 24th. Unused snow days will High School • Page 23 ferences JANUARY: be deducted in the following 22-23 – Early Dismissal / MAY: 1 – Winter Break order: June 24, 23, 22, 21, Conferences 27 – Early Dismissal 18 – MLK Jr. Day 18. No snow days will make 28-31 – Memorial Day Break

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 17 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP LEADERSHIP Mayor Boards & Commissions Board of Education

Matt Murello, a Republican, was BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: The board members can be reached at boe@ elected to a second term on the JoAnn Griffith wtschools.org. committee in Nov. 2017. His term Secretary Carmine Capogrosso, expires on Dec. 31, 2020. He lives Barbara Margolese President on Flocktown Road and his tele- Clerk/Secretary [email protected] phone number is (908) 876-4674. (908) 876-3652 Term expires on 12-21 BOARD OF HEALTH: Jessica DeCicco, John C. Thomas Vice President Deputy Mayor Chairman [email protected] Term expires 12-22 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: William Roehrich, deputy Kelly DeMayo mayor, is a Republican, elected Kelly Martin Chair [email protected] in November 2018 to a fourth Term Expires 12-22 term which expires on Dec. 31, [email protected] 2021. He lives on Kings Highway OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE: Kiera Horutz Mitchell and can be reached at (908) 852- Michael Jeske [email protected] 6266. Chairman Term expires 12-22 RECREATION: Michelle Munley Walter Cullen Vice President Township Committee Chair [email protected] Term expires on 12-20 Greg Forsbrey, a Republican, is HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: serving his second, three-year term Eileen M. Stokes Al DiGabriele on the Township Committee. He Chairwoman [email protected] was re-elected in Nov. 2019 and his (908) 852-7313 Term expires on 12-20 term expires Dec. 31, 2022. He lives Laura Ann-Quinones on Naughwright Road and can be SHADE TREE COMMISSION: [email protected] reached at (908) 674-3112. Stephen Zaikowski Chairman Term expires on 12-20 [email protected] Ken Short, a Republican, is serving Justin Kinney his sixth term on the Township MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY: [email protected] Committee. He was re-elected Walter Cullen Term expires on 12-21 in 2018 and his term expires in Chairman Joe Lourenco December 2021. He lives on High AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD: [email protected] Ridge Road. His telephone number Term expires on 12-21 is (908) 850-0107. Harvey Ort Chair Liaison Tyler Oborn, a Republican, was PLANNING BOARD: elected to a third three-year term Eric Trevena in Nov. 2019, which expires Dec. Chair 2022. He lives on West Mill Rd. LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: and can be reached at (571) 216- Edward Carpenito 8382. President LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Jacqueline Zuzzi

MORE INFO: WTMORRIS.ORG GREEN TEAM COMMITTEE: Dan Ross Chair RABIES CLINIC Steve Barratt holds “Dexter” at a rabies clinic in Washington Twp. earlier this year.

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 18 Our Town newjerseyhills.com PUBLIC SAFETY >> IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911

The Chesters New Vernon Mendham Township Washington Volunteer Fire Dept. Township Chester Police Departments Village Road Ralston Engine Company No. 1 1 Parker Road (973) 538-1277 P.O. Box 356, Mendham Fairmount Fire Company (908) 879-5626 To report a fire, call (973) 455-0500. 322 Mendham Road West P.O. Box 8, Parker Road, Long Valley (908) 879-5862 Fire chief: Pete Finkle (973) 543-4763 (908) 876-3232 Police chief: Thomas Williver ralstonengine.org 34fire.org New Vernon Volunteer Chief: Tom Montgomery Fire chief: Dave Steinel Chester Volunteer First Aid Squad Fire Company No. 1 Village Road Brookside Engine Long Valley Fire Company P.O. Box 506, Main Street (973) 538-1277 Company No. 1 P.O. Box 234, Fairview Avenue (908) 879-5511 Chief: Lottie Newlin P.O. Box 196, 1 Cherry Lane, (908) 876-3232 (908) 879-5511 Brookside 36fire.org Fire chief: Scott Dilley (973) 543-7213; Fire chief: Pter Griese Captain: Colin Wertman Mendham Borough fax (973) 543-3473 bec1.org Schooley’s Mountain Fire Co. Chester Volunteer First Aid Squad Mendham Borough Fire chief: Nicholas Witczak P.O. Box 35, Schooley’s Mountain P.O. Box 337, Main Street Fire Department Road (908) 879-5560 24 E. Main St. Mendham Township Police Dept. (908) 852-0857 (908) 879-5560 (973) 543-4682 3 Cherry Lane, 35fire.org Squad chief: Jason Dilley (973) 543-7202 Brookside Fire chief: Rick Welch mendhamfd.org (973) 543-2581 Fire chief: Michael Bruin (973) 543-2603 Long Valley First Aid Squad Harding Township mendhamtownship.org/police.htm P.O. Box 111, 70 East Mill Road, Mendham Borough Police chief: Ross Johnson Long Valley Green Village Fire Department First Aid Squad (908) 876-4567 529 Green Village Rd., 24 E. Main St. Mendham Township lvfas.org Green Village, 07935 (973) 543-7178 First Aid Squad Chief: Hagan Sniffen (973) 377-7073; Fax 973-377-4993 www.mendhamfirstaid.org P.O. Box 122, Cherry Lane, Brookside Fire chief: Michael Zalis facebook.com/mendhamFAS (973) 543-1212 Washington Township [email protected] Squad captain: John Andrews mtfas.org Police Dept. www.greenvillagefire.com Squad captain: George Budd 1 E. Springtown Road, Long Valley Mendham Borough Police Dept. (908) 876-3232 Harding Township Police Dept. 3 Cold Hill Road South Fax: (908) 876-5655 P.O. Box 246, 21 Blue Mill Road, (973) 543-2527 wtpdmorris.org New Vernon, NJ 07976 (973) 543-9774 Police chief: Jeffrey Almer (973) 455-0500; Fax: (973) 455-1135 mendhamnj.org/ hardingpd.org Chief: John Camoia Police Chief: Erik J. Heller PUBLIC LIBRARIES Chester Library Hours: Weekdays 10-5; Sat. 10-2.closed Sun. Library director: Trish Hall chesterlib.org Hours: Monday 10-8; Tues.-Thurs. 9:30-8; Fri. 10-6; Mendham Borough Library 250 W. Main St. (Route 24), Chester Sat. 10-3. Sun. 2-5 p.m., closed Sun. July and Aug. mendhamboroughlibrary.org (908) 879-7612; fax (908) 879-8695 10 Hilltop Road, Mendham Washington Township Library director: Lesley Karczewski (973) 543-4152 Public Library Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday Director: Jan Perrier wtpl.org and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10-8; Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-2. 37 E. Springtown Road, Long Valley (Father’s Day to Labor Day Sat. 9-1; closed Sunday) Closed Sunday. (908) 876-3596; fax (908) 876-3541 Kemmerer Library, Harding Township Library director: Jacqueline Zuzzi Mendham Township Library hardinglibrary.org Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday mendhamtownshiplibrary.org 19 Blue Mill Road, New Vernon and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday. 2 W. Main Street, Brookside (973) 267-2665 (973) 543-4018; fax (973) 543-5472 Library director: Alison Maxwell

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BLACK RIVER LANDSCAPE A canoe sits in the Black River off Pleasant Hill Road in Chester Twp. surrounded by the changing colors of fall on Saturday, Oct. 17.

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 20 Our Town newjerseyhills.com PARKS & RECREATION

Black River Fish and Wildlife >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO concession building with bathroom Management Area facilities, and picnic area. Encompassing 3,020 acres in the Please make sure to reach out for updated informa- Chubb Park, Route 24 – 85-acre northern part of Chester Township. tion as hours, activities and precautions are subject park includes two multi-purpose Hacklebarney State Park to change due to the ongoing public health crisis. athletic fields, two tennis courts, 2 Hacklebarney Road, Long Valley three softball fields, playground, two (908) 879-5677 baseball fields, ice skating and pond Of the park’s 890 acres, 708 acres with shelter, one soccer field, 18-sta- are located off State Park Road in Lewis Morris County Park & Cul- trails. tion exercise trail, sledding hill, hiking Chester Township. Primarily wooded tural Center and cross-country ski trails and picnic Schooley’s Mountain County area offers picnic tables, playground, Mendham Road (Route 24) tables. Open until sundown. Park fishing and hiking trails along the Morris, Harding and Mendham Evans Family Forest Preserve, off E. Springtown Road, Long Valley Black River. Open daily from 8 a.m. townships Willow Drive and South Road – Pri- (908) 876-3100; (973) 326-7631 for until sundown. (973) 326-7600 marily wooded, this 110-acre tract is permit available for passive recreation such Morris County Park Commission Totaling 1,154 acres, the park offers information as hiking. www.parks.morris.nj.us several miles of hiking, biking and Facilities in this 797-acre park offer Highlands Ridge Park, 113-acre (973) 326-7600 equestrian trails, a group camping boating in season, fishing and ice park adjacent to Evans Family Forest Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education area, six picnic areas, three ball skating on an eight-acre lake. Also Preserve. Center & Willowwood Arboretum fields, a playground and a Parcourse included are a ball field, a play area, MacGregor Preserve, Old Ches- Longview Road, Chester Township Exercise Circuit. Sunrise Lake area a 470-foot floating bridge, a natural ter-Gladstone Road – Consists of The center’s 100 acres includes fields, includes facilities for boating, fishing, amphitheater and a group shelter. 159.5 wooded acres located adja- woodlands and a formal garden swimming and picnicking. The Schooley’s Mountain Park Lodge cent to Tiger Brook Park. that was developed over a 30-year Loantaka Brook Reservation is available for corporate or private Tiger Brook Park, Cooper Lane – period by noted landscape architect Kitchell Road, South Street, Southern rental. This 270-acre preserve includes hik- Martha Brookes Hutcheson. Guided Blvd. Chester Borough Recreation ing trails, a Scout camping area and nature hikes, hiking trails, meeting Morris Harding and Chatham town- Commission a 10-acre reservoir, where fishing is rooms and rest rooms are available. ships (908) 879-5361 permitted. Trail map can be obtained Willowwood Arboretum’s 130 acres (973) 326-7600 Grove Street Park, Grove Street – from the Chester Township clerk’s features 3,500 species of native and Encompassing more than 570 acres, Two tennis courts, basketball court, office. Open until sundown. exotic plants as well as two small the reservation includes four distinct volleyball court, sanded playground formal gardens, a historic residence areas: Seaton Hackney Stables, South Harding Township area. Open until sundown. dating to 1792, nature trails and rest Street Recreation Area, Loantaka Recreation Association Memorial Field, Main Street – One room facilities. Brook Park at Kitchell Road and Blue Mill Road, Harding Twp. Babe Ruth baseball field with field (973) 267-8000 Black River County Park and The the Loantaka Way trail access area. house and a gazebo. Open until Bayne Park, Blue Mill Road, Harding Cooper Mill Five miles of trails provide biking, sundown. Township – Picnic tables, pond for Route 24 and State Park Road, Ches- jogging, hiking, horseback riding and Chester Area Pool, North Road fishing, two ice-skating rinks. ter Township cross-country skiing opportunities. – Includes playground area. Mem- Barret Field, Brook Drive South, The 578-acre park offers hiking trails, Three ball fields also are available bership required for borough and Harding Township – Baseball dia- fishing and rest room facilities. Also along with picnic facilities, group township residents. mond used by the Recreation Depart- located within its confines is the Coo- shelter, fitness stations, rest rooms Chester Park, Collis Lane ment for Little League games per Mill, the oldest existing mill in and a playground. – One Little league baseball field and Memorial Park, Village Road – Morris County, which offers seasonal Mount Paul Memorial Park a playground. Open until sundown. Dedicated to veterans. events, exhibits and educational Off Route 24, Chester Township wnship residents.T Chester Park, Col- programs. This 285-acre tract features some lis Lane – One Little League baseball Mendham Borough Recreation Dept. Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental hiking trails in its mostly wooded and field and a playground. Open until (973) 543-7152 Center undeveloped land. sundown. Mendham Borough Park, Orchard Pottersville Road, Chester Township Patriots’ Path Chester Township Parks and Rec- St. and Park Ave. – Three baseball This 223-acre property features A gradually developing network of reation Department fields; one basketball court lighted meadows, flowering trees, shrubs, hiking, biking and equestrian trails www.chestertownship.org until 9 p.m.; 4 tennis courts, 2 lighted wildflowers and hiking trails as well that link several dozen federal, state, (908) 879-5100 until 10 p.m. and 2 with no lights; as an information/visitors center, county and municipal parks, historic Black River Park – North Road – field house for food; all-purpose meeting rooms and rest rooms. Ac- sites and other points of interest Two tournament-quality soccer fields, building for storing equipment, re- tivities include educational programs, across Morris County. The current additional fields for soccer and la- freshment stand for Labor Day and fishing and guided nature hikes. system offers more than 50 miles of crosse, one baseball field, permanent day camp.

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 21 PARKS & RECREATION West Field, Route 24 – 2 soccer Township – hiking, cross-country Burnett Brook Natural Area, Washington Twp. fields skiing, natural area. Route 24 at Mount Paul Road – Nat- Recreation Dept. Franklin Field, Franklin Road, Dismal Harmony, E. Main Street – ural area, hiking 54 Rock Road, Long Valley Mendham – One soccer field Hiking, natural area Ralston Recreation & Natural (908) 876-5941 India Brook Park, Mountainside Wysong Field, Route 24 (behind Area – Ralston Cider Mill, Route 24. Califon Fields, Califon Road – Road – Picnic area and open fields the Ralston firehouse) – natural Schiff Nature Preserve Two soccer fields, 1 softball/Little with trails. area, baseball and soccer fields, play- 339 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mendham League field, 2 all-purpose fields Mountain Valley Park, Mountain ground, picnic area (973) 543-6004 Cataract Park, Route 24 – Hiking Avenue, Mendham – Pond for fishing India Brook Park, Mountainside 340 acres in both Mendhams open Cobblestone Field, Cobblestone Road and ice skating and baseball field. Road – Hiking, natural area to passive recreation from dawn to – One softball/Little League field, two Coventry Park, Coventry Lane – Meadowood Park, Old Mill Road – dusk. Nature programs available for soccer fields Open space natural area, picnic area a fee. Palmer Park, Bartley Road – Three Buck Hill Park, Corey Lane – natural Mendham Township all-purpose fields, two Little League area, hiking Snowbird Acres Farm Dept. of Recreation fields, skating area Mount Pleasant Recreation Area, 204 Schooley’s Mt. Rd, Long Valley mendhamtownship.org Lough Molly, Califon Road – Fish- Mount Pleasant Road – Tennis courts, (908) 876-4200 (973) 543-4555 ing baseball field A year-round riding school and horse Brookside Beach, W. Main Street – Rock Spring Park, Route 24 – 3 Tempe Wick Reserve, Tempe Wick show facility located on 70 acres, Swimming, sand beach, picnic area, softball fields, 1 Babe Ruth baseball Road – Natural area, hiking includes 4outdoor arenas, a lighted volleyball, ice skating. Membership field, 2 soccer/all-purpose fields, 1 Cold Hill Reserve, Michael Road – ring for night riding, indoor arena required. football field, 3 tennis courts, tot lot/ Natural area for all-weather riding; 5 barns stable Buttermilk Falls, Calais Road/ playground, 2 basketball courts. Seeing Eye Park, Ironia Road – 60 horses and ponies with 6 fenced Combs Hollow Road, Mendham Scott Park, Route 513 – Fishing Natural area, hiking pastures.

Photo by Lily Heyns A view from Hacklebarney State Park in Long Valley.

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Chester Borough and Chester Town- The Mendham Township School ship are served by a consolidated District serves grades K-8. grades K-8 school district. 18 W. Main St., Brookside (973) 543-7107 Board of Education Superintendent: 50 North Road, Chester, (908) 879- Salvatore M. Constantino 7373 [email protected] Superintendent: Christina Van Woert [email protected] Mendham Township Elementary School (Grades K-4) Bragg School W. Main Street, Brookside (Grades 3-5) (973) 543-7107 Route 24, (908) 879-5324 Principal: Julianne Kotcho www.chester-nj.org/Bragg Principal: Michelle Stanton Mendham Township Middle School (Grades 5-8) Black River Middle School Washington Valley Road, Brookside (Grades 6-8) (973) 543-2505 Route 513, (908) 879-6363 Principal: Patrick Ciccone www.chester-nj.org/blackriver.cfm Principal: Andrew White Washington Dickerson School (Grades K-2) Township Route 24, (908) 879-5313 The Washington Township School www.chester-nj.org/dickerson District (Grades K-8) Principal: Melissa Fair Board of Education 53 W. Mill Road Harding Township (908) 876-4172; fax (908) 876-9392 Board of Education www.wtschools.org P.O. Box 248, New Vernon Superintendent: Jeffrey Mohre (973) 267-6398 AWARD WINNER Benedict A. Cucinella Superintendent: Matthew Spelker Christopher Lohrmann, a third grader at the Bragg School in Elementary School Chester, is with his award-winning cabbage. Harding Township School (Grades PreK-5) (Grades K-8) 470 Naughright Road Lee’s Hill Road, (973) 267-6398 www.wmrhsd.org Mendham Borough (908) 850-3161 www.hardingtwp.org Principal: Melissa Keiser West Morris Mendham High The Mendham Borough School Dis- Principal: Mary Donohue Old Farmers Road School School trict (Grades K-8) The Harding District sends students in (Grades 9-12 from the Chesters and (Grades K-5) grades 9-12 to Madison High School. the Mendhams) Board of Education 51 Old Farmers Road 65 E. Main St., 100 Dean Road, Mendham (908) 876-3865 Principal: Joseph Ciulla West Morris Mendham (973) 543-2501 (973) 543-4804 Superintendent of Schools: Regional High Principal: Steve Ryan Flocktown-Kossman Elementary Dr. Mitzi N. Morillo www.wmmhs.org School (Grades PreK-5) School District [email protected] West Morris Central High School 90 Flocktown Road, Long Valley West Morris Regional High School (Grades 9-12 from Washington Twp.) Hilltop School (Grades PreK-4) (908) 852-1376 District serves students in grades 259 Bartley Road, Washington Town- 12 Hilltop Road, (973) 543-4251 Principal: Michael Craver 9-12 from the Chesters, the Mend- Principal: David Heller ship, (908) 879-5212 Long Valley Middle School hams and Washington Twp. [email protected] Principal: Timothy Rymer (Grades 6-8) Board of Education www.wmchs.org Mountain View School (Grades 5-8) 51 W. Mill Road 10 South Four Bridges Road, Chester 100 Dean Road, (973) 543-7075 (908) 876-3434; Principal: Mark (908) 879-6404 Principal: Aimee Toth Ippolito Superintendent: Michael Ben-David [email protected]

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Board of Education SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021 Chester Borough: Don Storms, [email protected] Many schedules have changed due to the pandemic. Chester Township: Marina Kontos at [email protected] For updates, please visit wmrhsd.org. Gary Lakritz, [email protected] AUGUST: JANUARY: 26 – First Day of School 1 – New Year’s Day Calendar includes 5 emer- Mendham Township: Robert Strobel, president of the 18 – MLK Jr. Day gency closing days, 3 pro- board. Email [email protected] SEPTEMBER: fessional development days 7 – Labor Day FEBRUARY: Mendham Borough: Thomas Brooks, [email protected] and 181 days for students. If 28 – Yom Kippur 15 – Presidents Day additional emergency clos- Washington Township: OCTOBER: MARCH: ing days are needed, they Joseph Galayda, [email protected] 14 – Delayed Opening for 29-31 – Spring Break will be taken from Spring David Kennedy, [email protected] Freshmen and Seniors Break, starting with March James Schulok, [email protected] APRIL: 29 and working forward. Lisa Woodring, vice president, [email protected] NOVEMBER: 1 – Spring Break 5-6 – NJEA Convention 2 – Good Friday 25 – Early Dismissal MAY: 26-27 – Thanksgiving Break 31 – Memorial Day DECEMBER: JUNE: 23 – Early Dismissal 10 – Graduation Day / Last 24-31 – Winter Break Day of School

CHAMPS The West Morris Central High School field hockey team won its first county title after defeating Morristown-Beard in overtime on Oct. 15, 2019 at Boonton High School.

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Adult Education >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO Magic Kingdom Day Nursery 88 Brooklake Road, Florham Park Hunterdon County Educational Please make sure to reach out to these organiza- (973) 966-9762 Services Commission tions for updated information as hours, schedules, 37 Hoffmans Crossing Rd, Mendham Cooperative activities and precautions are subject to change due Califon 07830 Nursery School to the ongoing public health crisis. (908) 439-4280; fax 908-975-3753 8 Orchard St., Mendham hunterdonesc.org (973) 543-6401 Director: Denise Keevil 190 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years; (973) 539-9514 www.mendhamcoop.org Preschools (973) 625-2456 Director: Kristin Herzog Director: Theresa Ackerman Montessori Children’s Academy KinderCare Learning Center ABC Growing Tree (pre-K-grade 6) The Dogwood School 19 Mountain Blvd., Warren 271 Route 46, Mine Hill 07803 Morristown Campus Dogwood Drive, Chester (908) 412-8707 (973) 989-4141 6 Kahn Road, Morristown (908) 879-7477 www.kindercare.com Director: Lauren Kreeger Director: Kathi Brandt Director: Lisa Robbins Director: Elizabeth Tierney abcgrowingtree.com (973) 410-9669 East Hanover Child Care Center King of Kings Preschool Chatham Campus Apple Montessori 55 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover 145 Route 46, Mountain Lakes 286 Main St., Chatham, For 18 Mos.-Kindergarten (973) 581-7100 (973) 334-4085 (973) 665-0071 1339 Littleton Road, Morris Plains www.easthanoverchildcarecenter.com Director: Marie Skelly Short Hills Campus 18 months-6 years (973) 538-1276 200 Hartshorn Dr., Short Hills, applemontessorischools.com East Hanover Co-op Little Footprints 973-258-1400 Nursery School Learning Center Apple Montessori School themontessorichildrensacademy.com 469 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover 520 King George Road, 470 Millbrook Ave., Randolph 07869 2 1/2 years to 5 years; (973) 515-0477 Basking Ridge My Special Spot Early Learning (973) 328-7737 Director: Lauren Guaimano (908) 647-0011 and Child Care Center President: Joanne Mooney littlefootprintsnj.com 13 Wing Drive., Cedar Knolls applemontessorischools.com Gingham Giraffe Director: Kathy Dolbier (973) 898-7373; 234 Southern Blvd, Chatham, Child and Family Resources Directors: Jeffrey Volk, Randi Volk (973) 635-0033; Director: Gail Smith The Little Gym 111 Howard Blvd., Suite 104, Open 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. www.ginghamgiraffe.com 470 Rt. 10 West, Ledgewood Mount Arlington, 07856 www.myspecialspot.com (973) 537-0990 (973) 398-1730 The Goddard School Director: Danielle Mikoley Mighty Sprouts Montessori Executive Director: Rebekka Zydel 3175 Route 10, Denville tlgroxburynj.com 1 Barnida Drive, East Hanover cfrmorris.org (973) 328-8588 (973) 503-9010 Director: Tina Iannuzzelli Little Village Country Day School Children on the Green Director: Judith Fredericks www.goddardschool.com 26 W. Hanover Ave., Randolph 6 weeks to 6 years mightysproutsnj.com (973) 895-4338 50 S. Park Place, Morristown The Goddard School Director: Marlene Zwigard The Palmer School (973) 984-0094 1570 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph littlevillagecountrydayschool.com 22 Church Street, Bernardsville www.childrenonthegreen.com (973) 584-1154 (908) 766-3353 Director: Molly Nicolicchia Long Valley Christian Cradles to Crayons thepalmerschool.com [email protected] Nursery School 16 Pine St., Morristown Director: Shannon Vincenti 11 Schooleys Mt. Rd., Long Valley (973) 538-1717 Greatstart Early (908) 876-4115 A Pleasant Day cradles-to-crayons.com Learning of Denville www.longvalleychristian.com Nursery School 3155 Route 10E - Suite LL200 Cradles to Crayons Director: Meghan Bridge 8 Academy Road, Caldwell Denville 07834 26 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown (973) 228-5235 (973) 328-0199 Madison Area YMCA (973) 998-9494 Co-Owner: Francesca Greco Director: Jennice Young F.M. Kirby Children’s Center cradles-to-crayons.com Co-Owner/Director: Sandi Falcone 54 East St., Madison, (973) 377-4945 Hilltop Christian Nursery School Crossroads Christian Academy Director: Karé Matrisciano Rainbow Montessori School 14 Hilltop Road, Mendham 9 Pittstown Road, Clinton 4 Madison Ave. (973) 543-0054 Madison Montessori School (908) 735-5501; fax (908) 735-7517 Madison, NJ 07940 www.hilltopchristiannursery.org 19 Green Ave., Madison, Principal: David Homa (973) 377- 0135 Director: Rhonda Buzbee (973) 966-9544 crossroadschristianacademy.net Director: Pam Petrillo Director: Laura Arzeno Joyful Noise Nursery School Denville Community Nursery www.madisonmontessorinj.org 400 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 25 EDUCATION Robin’s Nest Nursery School Ages 6 weeks to 13 years. www.americanchristianschool.org Peck School (K-8) 321 Minebrook Road, (973) 887-8522; 247 South Street, Morristown Calais School (K-12) Bernardsville 07924 Director: Alysse Gerbino (973) 539-8660 (for those with disabilities) robinsnestschool.com www.sunny-fields.com www.peckschool.org 45 Highland Ave., Whippany (908) 766-7686 Headmaster: Andrew Delinsky St. Rose of Lima Principal: Diane Manno Director: Ui Kim An independent co-educational day Early Childhood Center www.thecalaisschool.org school. Roxbury Day Care Center 312 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover Chatham Day School 25 Righter Road, Succasunna (973) 887-1801 The Pingry School 700 Shunpike Road, Chatham (973) 584-3030 Director: Lorie Agrifolio (Basking Ridge - Grades 6-12) Head of school: David Lowry Director: Alicia Knight 131 Martinsville Road, Basking Ridge Tiny Town Learning Center (973) 410-0400 roxburydaycare.com (908) 647-5555 26 Gail Court, Sparta www.chathamdayschool.org Head of School: Matt Levinson Shalom Yeladim-The Judie Ger- (973) 579-9999 Delbarton School pingry.org stein Early Learning Center Director: Kim Weigman 230 Mendham Road, Morristown 177 Speedwell Ave., Morristown tinytownlc.com The Pingry School (973) 538-3231; fax (973) 538-8836 Ages 2 and up; Half-day K available (Short Hills - K-5) Valley Brook Country Day School www.delbarton.org (973) 538-9292 50 Country Day Drive, Short Hills 73 E. Valley Brook Rd., Long Valley Headmaster: Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB www.mjcby.org (908) 647-5555 (908) 876-3840 Far Hills Country Day School Head of School: Matt Levinson Somerset Hills YMCA valleybrookcountrydayschool.com Route 202, P.O. Box 8, Far Hills pingry.org Early Education Center Director: Lynda Pepe (908) 766-0622; 140 Mount Airy Road, Purnell School Westmont Montessori School fax (908) 766-6705 Basking Ridge 07920 P.O. Box 500 577 Route 24, Mendham fhcds.org (908) 766-7898 ext. 523 51 Pottersville Road, Pottersville (908) 879-6355 Head of school: Tom Woelper gscymca.org/eec (908) 439-2154; fax (908) 439-2090 www.westmontmontessori.org Director of Child Care: Sally Roser Gill St. Bernard’s School Head of School: Anne M. Glass Ed.M. Head of school: Colette Cross [email protected] St. Bernards Road, Gladstone purnell.org VP of Marketing & Communications: YMCA Richard Blake (908) 234-1611; Shepard High School Jenn Colodney Children’s Center fax (908) 234-2496 8 Columba St., Morristown (908) 630-3535 ext. 130 65 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls gsbschool.org (973) 984-1600 [email protected] Ages 6 weeks to 5 years Head of School: Sid A. Rowell Director: Frank Cocuzza gscymca.org (973) 984-2255 Gottesman RTW Academy www.shepardschools.org greatermorristownymca.org Sprout House, Inc. 146 Dover-Chester Road, Randolph Villa Walsh Academy (7-12) 2 1/2 through kindergarten (973) 584-5530; fax (973) 584-0602 455 Western Avenue, Morris Township 200 Main Street, Chatham, (973) Head of School: Moshe Vaknin Private Schools (973) 538-3680 635-9658 ww.grtwacademy.org Principal: Sister Elaine Bebyn, M.P.F. Director: Pat Rossmann Academy of St. Elizabeth www.villawalsh.org www.sprouthouse.org High School Kent Place School 42 Norwood Avenue, Summit 07901 2 Convent Road, Convent Station The Willow School (PreK-8) St. John on the Mountain (908) 273-0900; kentplace.org Principal: Lynn A. Burek 1150 Pottersville Rd., Gladstone Nursery School Head of school: Jennifer C. Galambos (973) 290-5200 (908) 470-9500; fax (908) 470-9545 379 Mount Harmony Road, www.aosenj.org Head of School: Francisco Ayala Bernardsville Mendham Country Day School www.willowschool.org (908) 766-0374; sjotm.org The Albrook School (PreK-8) Directors: Kathleen Tober and Carey Kane 361 Somerville Road, 204 Morristown Road, P.O. Box 167, Basking Ridge Parochial Schools St. Mark’s Preschool Bernards Township Basking Ridge, 07920 9 E. Main St., Mendham (908) 580-0661 mendhamcountrydayschool.com Assumption School (preK-8) (973) 543-7000 albrookschool.org (908) 766-3323 63 Macculloch Ave., Morristown Director: Caryl Mearscheimer Head of School: Pauline MacNeill, fax: (908) 766-1484 (973) 538-0590 Head of school: Barbara Rogers Suburban Hills School (908) 580-0661, ext. 211 Principal: Sister Merris Larkin 41 Oakdale Road, Chester [email protected] Morristown-Beard School www.assumptionnj.org (908) 879-4140 American Christian School 70 Whippany Road, Morristown Director: Dale Anderson 126 S. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna (973) 539-3032 Headmaster: Peter Caldwell Sunnyfields Learning Center (973) 584-6616; fax (973) 584-0686 www.mbs.net 494 Route 10, Whippany Head of School: Kristen Brennen CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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School of St. Elizabeth >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO ucation for Sustainability throughout Pre-k to 8th grade our culture. Student agency drives 30 Seney Drive, Bernardsville Please make sure to reach out to these organiza- critical thinking and inspires advoca- (908) 766-0244; fax (908) 766-5273 tions for updated information as hours, schedules, cy through a constructivist learning www.steschool.org activities and precautions are subject to change due approach. Unity fosters global un- Principal: Debra Ostrowski to the ongoing public health crisis. derstanding and graduates students ready to change the world for the Saint James School better. 200 S. Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge (908) 766-4774; fax (908) 766-4432 workshops, conferences and other grams that help adults living with Principal: Suzanne Florendo special programs. autism. They are always looking for Tutoring volunteer locations for clients to give sjsbr.org Fairleigh Dickinson University back to Basking Ridge and surround- 285 Madison Ave., Madison Lil’ Reading Scientists St. Therese School ing communities. (973) 593-8500 641 Shunpike Road 135 Main Street, Succasunna www.hopeautismfoundation.org President: Christopher A. Capuano Chatham Township, (973) 822-3200 (973) 584-0812; fax (973) 584-2029 www.ourhousenj.org A literacy tutoring center for ages 3-15 Principal: Timothy Dunnigan www.fdu.edu Matheny Medical & www.stthereseroxbury.org Rabbinical College of America Sylvan Learning Centers Educational Center 226 Sussex Ave., Morristown 240 Cedar Knolls Road, Cedar Knolls St. Vincent Martyr School 65 Highland Avenue, (973) 267-9404 973-292-1226 (Pre K-8) Peapack-Gladstone Dean: Rabbi Moshe Herson 3155 Route 10, Denville 26 Green Village Road, Madison (908) 234-0011 www.rca.edu 973-366-6888 (973) 377-1104 Kendell Sprott, M.D., J.D., pres/CEO Principal: Sr. Noreen Holly Raritan Valley Specialized hospital and special edu- Community College cation school for persons with devel- Sports opmental disabilities. Services include Colleges 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg medical, nursing, therapy, out-patient Elite Tennis Academy at Tiger Tennis & Fitness Centenary University (908) 526-1200 medical and dental health services, President: Dr. Michael John respite care and early intervention. 42 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell Equestrian Center 40 (973-575-1000 ext. 202 Califon Road, Long Valley McDonough www.matheny.org Community college offering more (908) 852-1400 ext. 7221 Montgomery Academy than 70 associate degree programs Branch of Centenary University 188 Mount Airy Road, Language School in Hackettstown Saint Elizabeth University Basking Ridge L.E.A.R.N. Associates, Inc. 2 Convent Road, Convent Station (908) 766-0362 County College of Morris Language Education 973-290-4000; www.steu.edu montgomeryacademyonline.com 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph and Resource Network (888) 226-8001 or (973) 328-5000 President: Dr. Helen J. Streubert The school staff is a tight-knit community of professionals committed 21 Church St., P.O. President: Anthony J. Iacono Box 255, Liberty Corner www.ccm.edu to providing highly individualized Special Needs instruction to our students (ages (908) 626-9655 Drew University 5-21). Offering services to those stu- learnassociates.com HOPE AUTISM SOLUTIONS 36 Madison Avenue, dents experiencing social, emotional Program Director: Rita McMaster Hope Autism Solutions 1 Madison, NJ 07940 and educational challenges that can- 188 Mount Airy Rd, Basking Ridge Murray Hill Chinese School (973) 408-3000 not be met in local schools. (908) 577-0790 located at North Building of Interim President: Thomas Schwarz Watchung Hills Regional High School drew.edu Director: Ian Rygiel P.G. Chambers School [email protected] 15 Halko Drive, Cedar Knolls 108 Stirling Road, Warren Essex County College Hope Autism Solutions 3 (973) 829-8484 908-458-6427 (MHCS) West Essex Campus 40 Whitenack Road, Basking Ridge www.chambersschool.org [email protected] 730 Bloomfield Avenue, (908) 418-7561 mhcs-nj.org West Caldwell Director: Alison Cobo (973) 877-3175; www.essex.edu [email protected] Charter Schools Interim President: Augustine Boakye Unity Charter School First opened in 1978, the West Essex Vocational Adult Program Somerset 1 Evergreen Place, Ste A Campus of Essex County College 40 Whitenack Road, Basking Ridge Morristown, NJ 07960 offers credit courses, customized (973) 309-2001 (973) 292.1808 training programs, a computer insti- Director: Isaiah Scantlebury Unity Charter School exemplifies tute of non-credit courses, seminar [email protected] Offers daily life enhancement pro- educational excellence, infusing Ed-

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Morris and Somerset counties >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO Somerset County boast a number of beautiful and challenging golf courses for all Basking Ridge Country Club Please make sure to reach out to these golf cours- types of players. Here is a listing 185 Madisonville, Basking Ridge es and movie theaters for updated information as of them. (908) 766-8200 hours and precautions are subject to change due www.baskingridgecc.com Morris County to the ongoing public health crisis. Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club Black Oak Golf Club 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Road, 169 Bartley Road, Long Valley www.knollgolfclub.com (973) 724-4653 Bedminster www.picatinnygolf.com (908) 876-9887 Knoll West Golf Club Clubhouse (908) 439-2123 Cannon Gate Catering & Events www.blackoakgolfclub.com 990 Greenbank Road, Boonton www.fiddlerselbowcc.com (973) 724-2582 (973) 263-7110 Brooklake Country Club www.cannongateevents.com New Jersey National Golf Club 139 Brooklake Road, Florham Park www.knollgolfclub.com 579 Allen Road, Basking Ridge Frog Falls Club (973) 377-2235 Madison Golf Club (908) 781-9400 3227 Brown Road Pro shop (973) 377-6751 155 Green Avenue, Madison www.newjerseynational.com Picatinny Arsenal Tennis (973- 514-1547 (973) 377-5264 (973) 724-7275 Somerset Hills Country Club www.brooklakecc.com www.madisongolfclub.org www.frogfalls.com 180 Mine Mount Road, Fairmount Country Club Mendham Golf and Tennis Club Bernardsville 07920 Pinch Brook Golf Course 400 Southern Blvd., Chatham 2 Golf Lane, Mendham Golf Shop (908) 766-0044 234 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park (973) 377-8900 (973) 543-6524 Clubhouse (908) 766-0043 (973) 377-2039, www.fairmountcc.com www.mendhamgolfandtennis.com www.somersetcc.org times (973) 644-4022 Flanders Valley Golf Course Minebrook Golf Club www.pinchbrookgc.com Spring Brook Country Club 81 Pleasant Hill Rooad, Flanders 500 Schooley’s Mountain Road, 9 Spring Brook Road, Morristown Rockaway River Country Club (973) 584-5382 Hackettstown (Washington Twp.) (973) 539-6660 39 Pocono Road, Denville www.flandersvalleygc.com (908) 979-0366 www.springbrookcc.net Main number (973) 627-0063 www.minebrookgc.com Hawk Pointe Golf Club Golf Shop (973) 627-4461 Trump National Golf Club 4 Clubhouse Drive, Morris County Golf Club www.rockawayrivercc.com 900 Lamington Road, Bedminster Washington 07882 36 Punch Bowl Road, Morristown (908) 470-4400 Roxiticus Golf Club GPS address: 294 Rte. 31 South, (973) 539-7200 www.trumpnationalbedminster.com 179 Bliss Road, Mendham Washington (908) 689-1870 www.morriscgc.com Warrenbrook Golf Course www.hawkpointegolf.com Pro Shop (973) 543-4017 Picatinny Golf Club (973)543-7161 500 Warrenville Road, Warren Knoll East Golf Club Golf Club [email protected] (908) 754-8402 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha 121 Buffington Road, www.roxiticus.com www.warrenbrookgolf.com (973) 263-7115 Picatinny Arsenal MOVIE THEATERS Bernardsville East Hanover Manville Parsippany

Bow Tie Bernardsville - Cinema 3 AMC East Hanover 12 Reading Cinema Cinépolis Parsippany 5 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville 145 Route 10E Manville 3165 Route 46E, (908) 766-0357 East Hanover, NJ 07936 180 N Main Street, Manville Parsippany, NJ bowtiecinemas.com (973) 515-1160 (908) 707-4373 (9730 335-4141 amctheatres.com readingcinemasus.com cinepolisusa.com Chatham Hackettstown Morristown Voorhees Chatham Cinema 641 Shunpike Road, Cinépolis Mansfield AMC Headquarters Plaza 10 AMC Voorhees 16 Chatham 1965 Route 57, 72 Headquarters Plaza, 900 Haddonfield Berlin Rd Voorhees (973) 822-1550 Hackettstown, NJ Morristown, NJ 07960 (856) 669-3291 robertschathamcinema.com (908) 852-8090 (973) 355-6413 amctheatres.com cinepolisusa.com amctheatres.com

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Northern New Jersey >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO which encourages informed and active participation in government, American Association Please make sure to reach out to these community works to increase understanding of of Medical Assistants groups for updated information as hours, meet- major policy issues and influences Meets seven times per year with ing times, activities and precautions are subject to public policy through education and education CEUs available in Novem- change due to the ongoing public health crisis. advocacy. ber and April. www.njma.org Morris County 4-H 550 W. Hanover Ave., Morristown The Folk Project the lives of millions of children in 1-800-WE VISIT (973) 285-8301 A non-profit folk music, storytelling, low-income communities by focusing (1-800-938-4748) 4-H clubs for all young people in and dance organization. Friday on literacy and gender equality in vnannj.org Morris concerts at 7:30 p.m., Morristown education. A leading regional provider of com- Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Instagram: @roomtoreadnj prehensive home care services in- Morris County Heights Road; contra dance series 1st www.roomtoread.org cluding nursing, hospice at home and Challenger League inpatient hospice at Saint Clare’s Do- Director: Ruben Fuentes (973) 586- and 3rd Sat., 7:30 p.m., First Presby- SHARE of Northern New Jersey ver Hospital, rehabilitation therapies, 3497 terian Church, 14 Hanover Road, E. 28 Drake Road, Mendham Hanover. There is a beginners dance and certified home health aides. Non profit Little League program for (973) 543-2495 special needs ages 5-21; mccll.org intro workshop at 7 p.m. Pregnancy loss support group www.folkproject.org Morris County Morris County Hispanic-Ameri- United Cerebral Palsy Girl Scouts Heart of N.J. can Chamber of Commerce of Morris/Somerset Inc. Arts Council of the Morris Area P.O. Box 834M, Morristown, 07960 1171 Route 28, North Branch 245 Main St., Suite 113, Chester (908) 725-1226; gshnj.org 14 Maple Ave., Suite 301, (973) 818-2666 (908) 879-2243 Morristown Contact: Hope M. Field, Chairwoman. Girl Scouts of Northern NJ [email protected] (973) 285-5115, ext. 11 Meetings: Third Monday of each 1579 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph United Way Executive Director: Tom Werder month. Check website for meeting Contact: Lynn Apolinaro of Northern New Jersey www.morrisarts.org times. (973) 248-8200 P.O. Box 6835, Bridgewater www.mchacc.org www.gsnnj.org Big Brothers and Big Sisters Contact: Lisa Galonardo, of Morris County Morris County Striders Irish American Association (908) 725-6640, 333 Route 46W, Running Club of North West New Jersey [email protected] Suite 105, Mountain Lakes 33 Chestnut St., Boonton 352 Richard Mine Road, Provides information on current (888) 336-8828 Contact: Steve Austin Rockaway Twp. volunteer opportunities in Somerset www.northjerseybigs.org email: [email protected] (973) 366-5980 County and surrounding area. www.morriscountystriders.com Keith Wood, president www.unitedwaynnj.org Great Swamp Watershed Association Morris Habitat for Humanity Meetings: Third Thurs. of the month United Way of at the former Mount Pleasant School, The Passaic WATERKEEPER® Alliance 274 S Salem St., Randolph Northern NJ Morris Affiliate and Accredited Land Trust (973) 891-1934 Richard Mine Road. In addition to P.O. Box 1948, Morristown hosting a variety of cultural events 568 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, CEO: Blair Schleichler-Bravo John Franklin, chief executive officer NJ 07960-6657, (973) 538-3500, www.morrishabitat.org throughout the year, classes in Irish uwmorris.org step dancing, Adult Ceili dancing, www.greatswamp.org Large network of volunteers and GSWA works to protect and improve Morris Habitat Irish language and Irish Music are opportunities to help community. for Humanity ReStore held weekly. water resources of the Passaic River Region, source to sea, through com- 274 S. Salem Street, Randolph 07869 www.iaanwj.com VASA Order of America (973) 366-3358 (Scandinavian Heritage) munity education, science, advocacy, N.J. Conservation Foundation land preservation and stewardship, Open Tues. through Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 Lodge Linne 429, N.J. District 6 p.m.; closed Monday Bamboo Brook, Contact: Vibeke Aagesen public events and outdoor hikes. 170 Longview Rd., Far Hills ReStore is where the public can (908) 464-0425 League of Women Voters donate and buy new or gently used (908) 234-1225, fax (908) 234-1189 Meetings: Third Fri., Sept.-May, at the www.njconservation.org of Morristown Area building supplies, furniture, etc. DeCorso Community Center, 15 East P.O. Box 525, Convent Station, NJ morrisrestore.org Room to Read Fourth Street, New Providence at 7 07960 New Jersey Chapter p.m. unless otherwise announced. Contact: Donna Guariglia, pres. Morris County Historical Society 68 Lafayette Ave., Morristown Contact: Nicole smith Visiting Nurse Association (973) -632-5406 [email protected] Email: [email protected] (973) 267-3465 of Northern New Jersey morriscountyhistory.org Room to Read is a global nonprof- 175 South St., Morristown www.lwvmorrisarea.org it group that seeks to transform A non-partisan, political organization CONTINUED ON PAGE 29

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 29 COMMUNITY GROUPS Executive Director: Amy Curry Hiking trails are available. Hackettstown Community Center, (908) 507-6963 293 Main St., Hackettstown. New Morris County National New Jersey Youth Chorus Harding Township members always welcome. No audi- Organization for Women (NOW) Box 697, Chatham 07928 Historical Society tions, no membership fees P.O. Box 394, Morristown, 07960 (973) 998-5670 16 Village Road, Membership open to concerts, or President: Karen Lontka njyouthchorus.org P.O. Box 1777, New Vernon parades, or both! (973) 285-1200 Rehearsals: During school year at Office phone: (973) 292-3661 www.hackettstownband.org [email protected] Delbarton School Fine Arts Building. President: Chris Allyn Meetings: 7:30 p.m., first Tuesday Monday afternoon: boys ensemble, Meetings: Generally the 3rd Thurs. of of month, Morris Plains Community intermediate chorus, young men’s en- Hanover Township each month (except July/August) at Center, Jim Fear Drive, Morris Plains. semble and advanced chorus. Thurs- Tunis-Ellicks House. www.morriscountynow.org day afternoon: First Steps To Music Hanover Wind Symphony class and apprentice chorus. P.O. Box 100, Whippany, 07081 NAMI Morris County (973) 263-2683 Long Hill Township (National Alliance Morris Music Men, Morris hanoverwinds.org Hickory Tree Chorus for the Mentally Ill) Chapter of Barbershop Music Director: Matthew Paterno A chapter of Sweet Adelines Intl. PO Box 260, East Hanover Harmony Society 75-member symphony (973) 285-7578 morrismusicmen.org 1050 Long Hill Road, Stirling [email protected] Director: Nate Barrett (908) 377-1399 Contact number: 877-808-8697 Harding Township [email protected] Meetings: Rehearsals every Tuesday Meetings: 7:15, Wed., at Shrine of St. Chathams at 7:30 p.m. at Gloria Dei Church, Friends of Great Swamp Joseph, 1050 Long Hill Road, Stirling. 300 Shunpike Road, Chatham. National Wildlife Refuge hickorytreechorus.org Chatham Community Band Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center P.O. Box 142, Chatham New Jersey Youth Chorus 32 Pleasant Plains Road, (973) 635-0956 P.O. Box 697, Chatham, 07928 Harding Twp. Madison President: Ed Beales Contact: Sarah Kuhns (973) 425-9510 Center Adult School of the Music Director: Brian Conti (973) 998-5670 Contact: Stephen Herdman, president Chathams, Madison, chathamcommunityband.org [email protected] Meetings: Friends of Great Swamp Florham Park and the Hanovers Musicians meet from 7:30 to 9 Rehearsals: Monday afternoons and NWR conducts a continuing schedule 28 Walnut St., Madison p.m. on Tuesdays at Chatham High evenings during the school year at of indoor and outdoor programs for (973) 443-9222 School, 255 Lafayette Ave., Chatham Chatham United Methodist Church children and adults throughout the theadultschool.org Township. njyouthchorus.org year. Trails open sunrise to sunset. The adult school offers a diverse se- Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center open Chatham Community Players Lyrica Chamber Music Series lection of courses twice a year. 23 N. Passaic Avenue, Chatham 240 Southern Blvd., Chatham Town- daily 10:00 - 4:00, except for federal (973) 635-7363 ship, (973) 309-1668 holidays Coro Lirico chathamplayers.org Directors: David Kaplan, Ani Kalayjian website: friendsofgreatswamp.org P.O. Box. 2273, Morristown www.corolirico.com Group has been producing quality lyricachambermusic.org Harding Alliance Against Warren Helms, music director performances since 1922. Presenting world class chamber mu- Substance Abuse Rehearsals: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays sic since 1987. c/o Judy Mallory, chair Embroiderers’ Guild of America Grace Episcopal Church, 4 Madison [email protected] Morris Chapter Ave., Madison. Contact: Diane Keans Chesters Meetings held held quarterly at Hard- president (973)-615-8142 ing Township School guidance office Garden Club of Madison P.O. Box 451, Madison The guild meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Chester Theater Group Harding Township Meetings are held at 11:30 a.m., the the third Thursday of the month Black River Playhouse Civic Association second Tuesday of the month Sept.- Sept.-June. December meeting is the 54 Grove Street P.O. Box 72, New Vernon June. second Thursday at Library of the P.O. Box 38, Chester Meetings: 7:30 p.m. 1st Monday Chathams, Main St., Chatham. President: Chris Mortenson Sept-June at Kirby Municipal Bldg., Madison Area www.chestertheatregroup.org The Great Swamp 21 Blue Mill Road Chamber of Commerce Outdoor Education Center hardingcivic.org P.O. Box 152, Madison (973) 377-7830 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham 07928 Hackettstown Harding Township/Green Village Executive director: Karen Giambra (973) 635-6629, morrisparks.net Bridle Path Association Hackettstown Community Band President: John Morris Center is open to the public from P.O. Box 710, New Vernon P.O. Box 721, Hackettstown, NJ madisonnjchamber.org 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day year- www.bridlepath.org 07840-0721 round. School classes can make res- President: Jessica Jones ervations for nature-related lessons. Rehearsals: Thursday, 7:30-9:00 p.m., CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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Madison Arts and >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO source or MendhamTV for timely Culture Alliance 2021 meeting facts, or contact the President: Deborah Farrar Starker Please make sure to reach out to these community Secretary, [email protected]. MACA is a coalition of arts organiza- groups for updated information as hours, meet- Parking/program free. tions, cultural institutions, and a host ing times, activities and precautions are subject to Mendham Business Association of friends and colleagues dedcated to change due to the ongoing public health crisis. P.O. Box 461, Mendham, NJ 07926 encouraging cutrual collaborations in Contact: Robert Diffin, “The Rose City.” Vice President madisonartsnj.org Thursday Morning Club, Inc. 3:30 p.m. and by appointment. (973) 543-7833 Madison Eagle Christmas Fund 25 Cook Ave., Madison Office is located in the Local History Meetings: 8 a.m. second Tuesday P.O. Box 160, Madison 07940 (973) 377-0244 Center of the Madison Public Library. of month at Black Horse Tavern, [email protected] (908) 766-3900, ext 240 Museum of Early Trades & Crafts Mendham ww.thursdaymorningclub.org The fund solicits donations during the 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940 mendhambusiness.com Established in 1896, the Thursday winter holiday to provide gifts, food 973-377-2982 Morning Club (TMC) is the largest Mendham Garden Club and necessities for Madison families, [email protected] women’s club in New Jersey and also Meetings: Third Tuesday Sept. and to help local families meet emer- Meetings: Open Tues-Sat 10 a.m. to one of the oldest. TMC works with through June gencies throughout the year. 4 p.m., Sun Noon to 5 p.m., closed many local organizations for the ben- themendhamgardenclubinc@mend- Mondays. Closed on Sundays during Madison-Loantaka-Parsip- efit of Madison and our surrounding hamnj.org the Summer. panong Chapter, Daughters communities. We own and operate www.metc.org. Pastime Club of the American Revolution the Madison Community House; in 3 Hilltop Road, Mendham [email protected] 1960 we opened a Preschool which www.mendhampastimeclub.com http://lp.njdar.org/meetings.html is Licensed by the State of NJ and Mendhams Nonprofit men’s social and fraternal Meetings once a month Sept. we also established a Before & After organization which has been spon- through May at various times. School Child Care Program in 2000 Brookside Garden Club soring and promoting athletics in the in the Madison Elementary School President: Ann Bernstein Women Who Write community since 1915; hosts annual which is also Licensed by NJ. Meetings: noon, 2nd Tuesday of P.O. 652, Madison 07940 Labor Day carnival and Old Tyme General Meetings: First Thursday of the month Sept.-May at Brookside womenwhowrite.org Circus. the Month at Madison Community Community Church, 8 East Main St., Madison Masonic Lodge No. 93 House other events / programs held Brookside Ralston Historical Association Free and Accepted Masons throughout the year at MCH. Contact: [email protected] P.O. Box 313, Mendham Road chartered in 1869 (973) 543-7834 St. Hubert’s Animal Hexagon Players 170 Main St., Madison 07928 (973) www.ralstonmuseum.org Welfare Center Box Office: (908) 514-8499 377-0044 Museum open Sun. 2-5 from June 575 Woodland Avenue, Madison Performances at Grace Lutheran Meetings: 7:30 p.m., second and to mid-Oct. sthuberts.org Church, 65 Main St., Mendham fourth Weds., except July and August. (973) 377-2295 www.hexagonplayers.org Rotary Club of the Mendhams Rose City Runners Club The center is open for animal adop- P.O. Box 312, Mendham 07945 Mendham Borough 21 Valley Rd., Madison, NJ 07940 tions by appointment seven days a President: William Connelly Historical Society (MBHS) Contact: Barbara Rushman week, from 1:30-6 pm. St. Hubert’s www.mendhamrotaryclub.org The Society brings together persons (973) 377-6276 also provides a variety of community Meetings: 6:30 p.m. Wed., Black and organizations interested in the Meetings: Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. services including humane education, Horse Tavern, 1 West Main St., history and genealogy of the Mend- April through Oct. and 9 a.m. Nov. a pet food pantry, low-cost spay/ Mendham; breakfast meetings third hams. MBHS is scheduled to meet through March neuter of community cats and a Wednesday, Dante’s Restaurant, 100 in 2021 on the 4th Tuesdays of April, rosecityrunners.com professional education series. We East Main St. May, September, and October at regularly advocate for animal welfare 1:30 p.m. in the Garabrant Center, 4 Rotary Club of Madison legislation and work to engage our Schiff Nature Preserve Wilson Street, Mendham Borough. P.O. Box 211, Madison 07940 community to help us protect ani- 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham Following a brief business meeting, a (973) 476-2772 mals in N.J. and beyond. Dorian von Aulock, executive director Meetings: 7:47 a.m.,Thurs., at the guest speaker presents an illustrated (973) 543-6004 Madison Area YMCA on Kings Rd., Madison Historical Society program of local historical or genea- www.schiffnaturepreserve.org and 12:15 p.m. at Rod’s at the Mad- P.O. Box 148, Madison logical interest about events or peo- Includes Mendham Township, Mend- ison Hotel on Madison Ave., Convent President: Susan Simon ple that shaped the hometown areas ham Borough an Chester, 780 acres. Station (973) 822-2377 we enjoy, often collaborating with President: Dr. Robert Katz [email protected] other groups on subjects of mutual madisonnjhistoricalsociety.org interest. With changes possible due Office Hours: Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - to Pandemic, check your usual local CONTINUED ON PAGE 31

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 31 COMMUNITY GROUPS Morris Plains Deirdre’s House Morristown Newcomers & Mount Olive 8 Court St., Morristown Neighbors Township Bereaved Parents of the USA (973) 631-5000 Contact: email morristownnewcom- Northern NJ Support Group deirdreshouse.org [email protected] Mount Olive TNR Project Contact: Pat Olausen Executive director: Maria Vin- visit morristownnewscomers.org/ P.O. Box 145, Flanders NJ 07836 (973) 984-0251 ci-Savetteire A diverse group of women who Contact: Michelle Lerner bereavedparentsusa.org Child Advocacy Center which provides welcome and enjoy meeting current [email protected] Rotary Club of Morris Plains forensic interviewing, medical, and clin- and new residents of Morristown and (973) 804-6273 P.O. Box 153, Morris Plains 07950 ical counseling services to child victims surrounding communities. A social Trap-Neuter-Return and cat rescue President: Patrick Boyne of abuse and/or neglect or children that group enjoying a variety of daytime, organization serving Mt. Olive, NJ. morrisplainsrotary.org have witnessed violence.Services are evening and weekend social activ- Always looking for barn placements Meetings: 7:47 a.m. Fridays at Village provided in English and Spanish. ities: exploring new restaurants for in any town for feral cats who can’t lunch or dinner, theme and holiday be returned to their caregivers. Restaurante & Pizza, 22 Gibralter Junior League of Morristown parties held at members’ homes, Drive, Morris Plains. P.O. Box 270, Morristown 07960 wine and cheese socials, visits to gar- (973) 539-2266 Netcong Watnong Post 3401 dens and parks and cultural events, President: Sieglinde Pylypchuk Veterans of Foreign Wars as well as book club, bridge and Mah jlmnj.org; email: [email protected] Knights of Columbus, 45 Tabor Road, Morris Plains 07950 Jongg. Morristown Newcomers and Council 6320 (973) 455-9732 Kiwanis Club of Morristown Neighbors also has a long history of 140 Ledgewood Ave., Meetings: Third Wed. of every month P.O. Box 1695, Morristown supporting local charities through Netcong, NJ 07857 at the post home. (973) 277-4171 both financial contributions and vol- Contact: Michael Calabrese, [email protected] unteerism. Grand Knight Morris Township Knights of Columbus, Perinatal Loss Group [email protected] George Washington Morristown Medical Center Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wed. of the Burnham Park Association Council 359 (973) 971-5748 month at 8:00 PM. 178 Hillcrest Ave., Morris Township 13 South St., Morristown www.kofc6320.org Woman’s Club Contact: Dr. Lynn Siebert, pres. Michael Bannon, Grand Knight of Morristown Inc. (973) 540-1586; burnhampark.org Meetings: Second and fourth Mon- 51 South St., Morristown 07960 Randolph Township www.instagram.com/burnhamparknj/ day, 8 p.m. at 13 South St. (973) 539-0467; www.wcomt.org A nonprofit, grassroots, all-volunteer Marrow Power organization. MOMS Club of General meetings are held at the Morris Plains Club House at 11:30 a.m. on the 105 Shady Lane, Randolph 07869 Meetings: 8 times a year. No meet- Contact: Lee March Grayson, ings in December or during summer. (Moms Offering Moms Support) third Tuesday of the month from Sep- [email protected] tember through May. Founder Pres. President: Kristin Cousins Membership is open to all women; (973) 895-3356; marrowpower.org Morristown Meetings: Second Wednesday of they do not need to be Morristown Marrow Power is a nonprofit organi- each month in Morris Plains residents. The members of the Wom- zation, dedicated to helping patients Canal Society of New Jersey A support group for Morristown, an’s Club of Morristown are dedicat- suffering from illnesses that can P.O. Box 737 Morris Township and Morris Plains ed to serving their community. The only be cured with a bone marrow 300 Mendham Rd. mothers. Club is a non-profit, non-political, transplant. Marrow Power also offers Morristown, NJ non-sectarian organization whose support and guidance to the patient’s (973) 292-2755 Morris Choral Society purpose is to promote improvements family members. canalsocietynj.org P.O. Box 1783, Morristown within its community, to offer civic, Reelers Square Dance Club Contact: Joe Macasek, president Conductor: Jason Tramm cultural, and educational activities, Meetings: 7 p.m. third Fri. of Jan., Contact: Dale Leppard, pres. Rick and Linda Murphy, pres. and to preserve the historic Dr. Lewis (929) 373-3537 March, May, Sept. and Nov. at Morris (973) 267-4936 Condict House. County Culture Center, 300 Mend- Meetings: 7:30 p.m., Mondays, Dances: 7:30 p.m., first and third ham Rd., Morris Twp. Frelinghuysen Middle School, United Way of Northern New Fridays of the month Sept.-June at Morristown Jersey, Morris Area Ironia Elementary School, 303 Do- Community Soup Kitchen morrischoralsociety.org P.O. Box 1948, Morristown 07962 ver-Chester Road, Randolph of Morristown (973) 993-1160; Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Facebook @ Reelers Square Dance NJ 36 South St., Morristown 07960 Morristown Chapter, Daughters John Franklin, chief executive www.reelersnj.wixsite.com/reelers (973) 267-0709; cskmorristown.org of the American Revolution www.unitedwaynnj.org/ Office hours are 9-3:30 Monday-Fri- 5 Olyphant Place, Morristown Large network of volunteers and op- day; Breakfast served starting at 9 (973) 267-4039 portunities to help community. a.m.; Lunch 11-1. Hours: Sunday 2-4 [email protected] CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

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Randolph YMCA >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO Knights of Columbus 14 Dover-Chester Road, Randolph Long Valley Contact: Bonnie Snyder Please make sure to reach out to these community Council No. 10419 (973) 366-1120 ext.11 groups for updated information as hours, meet- Meetings: Second and fourth Mon- randolphymca.org ing times, activities and precautions are subject to days Sept. to June, 8 p.m. at St. Luke change due to the ongoing public health crisis. Church, Long Valley Grand Knight: Michael Lennon Roxbury Township Email: [email protected] Art Association in Roxbury [email protected] Golden Age Group of Washing- lvkofc.org Guests and prospective members Meetings: 7:30 p.m., every fourth ton Township Washington Township welcome. Meetings include a lec- Tuesday at Roxbury Community (55 and older) Community Events Organization ture, critique or demonstration by Center, 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna. E. Springtown Road, Long Valley P.O. Box 393, Long Valley a renowned artist: 7:15 p.m., first Any woman in the surrounding area Senior Center Program (908) 936-0514 Thursday of month Sept.-June at Rox- is invited to attend the meetings. Coordinator: Lisa Cook email: [email protected] Meetings: 11a.m. 1st+3rd Tues., bury Senior Center, 72 Eyland Ave., Shongum Swim Club Senior Center at Rock Spring Park, Washington Township Succasunna 35 Green Lane, Succasunna artassociationinroxbury.org E. Springtown Rd Education Foundation (973) 584-3287 P.O. Box 179, Long Valley Ever Young Seniors of Roxbury Offers swimming, fishing, BBQ area Long Valley Junior Women’s President: Patti Ressland Contact: Patricia Davenport and canoeing. Open all year. Seeking Club-Juniorettes Club Created in 1996 as a non-profit (201) 230-4442 new members. P.O. Box 98, Long Valley organization to support Washington Meetings: 11 a.m., first and third Director: Patrice Picard Co-presidents: Andrea Alfieri and Township Public Schools Thursdays at the senior center, Horse- Lorraine Torralva washingtontwpea.org shoe Lake. Open to all residents 55+. Meetings: First Tuesday of the month Washington at 7:30 p.m. at Long Valley Presbyte- Washington Twp. Ferro Monte Chapter, NSDAR Township rian Church. Historical Society Ledgewood, NJ 6 Fairview Ave., Long Valley, NJ Contact: Rebecca Martinsen National Society Daughters Long Valley Trail Association Contact: Annette Sadloski (973) 945-7374 of the American Revolution P.O. Box 702, Long Valley (908) 876-3246; wthsnj.org [email protected] General William Maxwell Chapter Guided trail rides. www.lvta-nj.org [email protected] Meetings are held second Saturday Belvidere, NJ Meetings: 3rd Tues. of the month - For meeting and membership infor- Long Valley Woman’s Club of the Month, October through May P.O. 534, Long Valley Sept. to June at the museum. ferromontedar.org mation, please contact the chapter at [email protected] Contact: Marie Bohn, president Washington Township Lake Hopatcong or go to General William Maxwell (908) 879-0636 Land Trust Historical Museum Chapter NSDAR on facebook. Meetings noon, third Thurs., Sept.- P.O. Box 4, Long Valley Hopatcong State Park May at Long Valley Presbyterian (908) 876-5986 Lakeside Boulevard, Friends of the Washington Church, Bartley Rd. www.wtlt.org P.O. Box 668, Landing 07850 Township Free Public Library Meetings: Every Second Tuesday of 37 East Springtown Road, Long Valley Evening Contact: Marty Kane, pres. Membership the month except July. (973) 398-2616 Long Valley President: Ginger Nathanson Sister club of the Long Valley West Morris Soccer Club Check website for times. Women’s Club www.lakehopatconghistory.com Meetings: Quarterly meetings, posted P.O. Box 193, Mendham on library bulletin board President: Jill Passaretti President: Casey Strange Roxbury Arts Alliance (908) 850-8977 www.westmorrissoccer.org Investors Bank Theater Garden Club of Long Valley Meetings: 2nd Wed. Sept.-June, Horseshoe Lake Complex Meets: First Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in members’ home. West Morris Junior 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna 07876 7:30 p.m. Women’s Club Find them on Facebook and at: Newcomers & Friends Club Co-Presidents: Megan McCarthy and (973) 945-0284 of Washington Township Contact: Cindy Donaldson http://thegardencluboflongvalley. Kyleigh von Dohlen shutterfly.com P.O. Box 165, Long Valley [email protected] Check website for meetings and info. Meetings: Sept. to May, Schooley’s www.roxburyartsalliance.org www.wmjwc.org Girl Scouts of Washington Twp. Mountain Firehouse Box 74, Mendham NJ 07945jj Roxbury Woman’s Club P.O. Box 459, Long Valley www.newcomers-washington-twp P.O. Box 13, 72 Eyland Ave., [email protected] .50webs.com Succasunna 07876 www.lvgirlscouts.com Contact: Shirley Reinhardt (973) 584-2382

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African-Methodist- >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Wed. at Episcopal 7:30 p.m Please make sure to reach out to these places of www.christiansciencemorristown.org Bethel AME Church worship for updated information as hours, meet- 53 Central Ave. Madison ing times, activities and precautions are subject to Church of Christ 973.822.1625 change due to the ongoing public health crisis. The Rev. Vanessa L. Perry, M.Div., Morristown Church of Christ Senior Pastor 265 Martin Luther King, Morristown Sunday Morning Church School: First Baptist Church Byzantine Catholic (973) 267-0578 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Divine 51 Washington St., Morristown Minister: Rev. Wesley Marrow Worship: 11 a.m.; Wednesday Zoom Holy Wisdom (973) 538-4477 Services: Sunday, 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Prayer Call: 6:45 p.m.; Thursday Bible Byzantine Catholic Church Services: Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Study: 7 p.m.; Friday Family Zoom 197 Emmans Road, Flanders www.fbcmorristownnj.com Weds., 7 p.m. Connection: 7 p.m. (973) 777-2553 [email protected] Grace Church Pastor: V. Rev. John S. Custer, bethelamemadison.com www.grace4families.com Cantor Emery Rosko Congregational Facebook: Bethel Ame Madison BETHLEHEM CAMPUS Services: Saturday 4 p.m. 758 Route 10, Randolph 07869 First Congregational Church Bethel AME Church (973) 366-3434; fax (973) 366-0862 30 Hillside Road, Chester 59 Spring St., Morristown Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christian and (908) 879-5322 (973) 267-8912 NETCONG CAMPUS Missionary Alliance www.fccofchester.org Sr. Pastor: Sidney Williams 1500 Route 46, Netcong, NJ 07857 Clergy: Rev. Layne Mershimer, pastor Service: Sunday worship 8 a.m. and 11 (973) 347-0667; fax (973) 691-4214 Mendham Hills Services: Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wed., Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Services: Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 9:45 Community Church a.m.; Sunday school, 11 a.m.; Bible a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 480 Route 24 (church building) study, 9:15 a.m. 474 Route 24 (mailing address) Assembly of God Hope Community Bible Church Youth and Kids Groups, Wednesday, Chester, NJ 07930 6:30 p.m. 50 Flanders-Bartley Road, Flanders 908-879-2880 Calvary Assembly of God (267) 934 2482 450 Schooley’s Mountain Road, [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Paul Vander Vliet Senior Pastor: John Isemann Hackettstown Services: Sunday, 11 a.m., Bible Eastern Orthodox (908) 852-6093 Youth Pastor: Mike DeLuca Study, Sunday 10 a.m. Services: 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (cur- Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Clergy: Rev. Vincent DiBenedetto www.hcbchurch.net Services: Sunday worship 11 a.m., rently online only) 120 Dover-Chester Road, Wednesday 7 p.m.; Sunday School, Union Baptist Church mendhamhills.org Randolph 07845 9:30 a.m. 89 Spring St., Morristown Valley View Chapel (973) 366-8360 calvaryaghackettstown.com (973) 538-4781 115 E. Mill Road, Long Valley Pastor: Very Rev. David Fox Pastor: Rev. W. Douglas Banks Check website for services Mountaintop Church (908) 876-5112; fax (908) 876-5272 Service: Sunday, 11 a.m.; Sunday Clergy: Dwight Ford, lead pastor www.holytrinityrandolph.com 6 Naughright Road, Mount Olive school, 9:30 (908) 850-5477 Services: Sundays 9 a.m. online Pastor: Rev. Matthew Jones during the pandemic Ecumenical Ministry Services: Sunday, 9 a.m. and 10:30 Bible Chapel valleyviewchapel.org a.m.; Spanish, 4:30 p.m.; Bible Study/ Panther Valley Ecumenical Church Family Night, Wed., 7 p.m. Grace Bible Chapel Christian Science www.mtopag.org 100 Oakdale Road, Chester 1490 Route 517, Hackettstown (908) 879-5061 First Church of Christ Scientist (908) 852-5444; fax (908) 850-4754 www.gracebiblechapelnj.org 11 Meeker Road, Bernardsville Pastor: Rev. Ninabeth Metcalf Baptist Lead Pastor: Peter Gatto (908) 391-3492 Services: Sun., 10:30 a.m. worship Family Ministries Pastor: James and church school. First Baptist Church of Madison Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Backing Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. [email protected] 34 Cook Ave., Madison Worship Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.panthervalleychurch.org (973) 966-1155 Reading Room is open before and Recovery Group: Monday 7 p.m. after services, and by appointment. www.fbcofmadison.org GriefShare: Fall & Spring Sessions. Services: Sunday 10:55; Sunday www.csbernardsvillenj.com School 9:30 First Church of Christ Scientist 18 Washington Ave., Morristown (973) 539-3259 CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

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Episcopal >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO Clergy: Rev. Drew Struss, pastor. Services: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Church of the Messiah Please make sure to reach out to these places of Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m.; 50 Route 24W (Route 513), Chester worship for updated information as hours, meet- Fellowship hour, noon Sunday. (908) 879-7208 ing times, activities and precautions are subject to www.messiahchester.org change due to the ongoing public health crisis. Clergy: Margaret Otterburn, rector Independent Services: Sunday, 8, 10 a.m. Fundamental Christ Episcopal Church St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Hindu Living Praise Church 369 Sandshore Road, Budd Lake 182 Main St., Gladstone Hindu Temple and 37 Vreeland Road, Florham Park (973) 347-1866; fax (973) 347-8118 (908) 234-0002; fax (908) 234-1446 (973) 822-3700; fax (973) 822-2327 Services: Sunday 10:15 a.m.; Chil- stlukesgladstone.org Cultural Society of USA, Inc. 1 Balaji Temple Drive, Clergy: Rev. Jeremy Alleman, pastor dren’s service at 9 a.m. on the 1st Clergy: The Rev. Dr. Kent Walley Services: Sunday, 10 a.m., Wed,7:30 and 3rd Sundays Services: Sunday, 8:00 a.m. (without Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908) 725-4477 p.m. www.christchurchbuddlake.org music), 9:30 a.m.; call for information www.livingpraisechurch.com about additional service times. www.venkateswaratemple.org Grace Church Services: Week days: 8:30 a.m. - 4 Madison Avenue St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Interdenominational Madison, NJ 07940 9 E. Main Street, Mendham 07945 Weekends, National Holidays and (973) 377-0106 x 117 (973) 543-4471 Festivals: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Gillette Community Chapel gracemadison.org Clergy: Rev. Lorna Erixson 123 Summit Ave., Gillette, N.J. 07933 [email protected] Services: Sunday, 10 a.m. ISSO Shree Swaminarayan (908) 647-2573; gillettechapel.com Rector: The Rev. Susan R. Ironside www.stmarksmendham.org Hindu Temple Services: Worship and Sunday School Services: Call or email office for ser- 1699 US Highway 46 E, at 10 a.m.; Bible study 1st and 3rd Parsippany, NJ 07054 vice times during COVID) Evangelical Mondays at 6:30 p.m. (973) 588-4529 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Salo St. Bernard’s Episcopal Church [email protected] (973) 236-9355 88 Claremont Road, Calvary Evangelical Free Church H.H. 1008 Acharya Shree [email protected] Bernardsville, NJ 07924 450 Fells Road, Essex Fells Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj (908) 766-0602; (973) 226-5272 www.issoppny.org [email protected] fax, (973) 226-3394 Regular Services: 8am - Noon, 4pm Jewish Clergy: The Rev. Beth Rauen Sciaino www.cefcnj.org - 8pm / All Hindu holidays are cele- Services: Sunday 10 a.m., also 3rd Services: Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m. brated the day of. Kindly visit website Chabad Jewish Center Sunday of the month 9 a.m. - JOY! for more info. 3048 Valley Road, Basking Ridge Service for families with infants Gospel (908) 604-8844 and young children (except July & Sanatan Mandir Clergy: Rabbi Mendy Herson, 16 Jean Terrace, August). Living Water Tabernacle spiritual leader Parsippany NJ 07054 stbernardsnj.org 29 White Hall Road, Montville, chabadcentral.org 973-334-1819 www.lwtnj.com; (973) 331-1400 Services: Friday 6:30 p.m., (fall & St. James Episcopal Church www.sanatanmandirnj.org Services: Sunday worship Winter) 214 Washington St., Priest: Pravin Maheta & children’s church 10 a.m. 7:30 (spring & summer) Hackettstown 07840 Mandir Hours: (908) 852-3968; fax (908) 366-4980 Morning 8 - 11 a.m. Congregation Ahavath Yisrael Services: Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. Greek Orthodox Evening 5 - 9 p.m. 9 Cutler St., Morristown Sunday school 10 a.m. Aarati at 7:30 p.m. (973) 267-4184 www.stjameshackettstown.org St. Andrew Greek Weekly Events: Clergy: Rabbi Maeir Kopel [email protected] Orthodox Church Monday: Shiv Pooja 7 p.m. Services: Fri., sundown; Sat., 9:15 1447 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph Tuesday: Hanuman Chalisa 7:15 p.m. a.m. and sundown; Sun., 8:30 a.m. St. John on the Mountain (973) 584-0388; fax (973) 584-3573 www.ahavas.net Episcopal Church Pastor: Rev. John Theodosion 379 Mount Harmony Road, Jewish Center of Services: Sunday 8:45 a.m.; divine Independent Bernardsville Northwest Jersey liturgy: 10 a.m., fellowship follows; (908) 766-2282; sjotm.org Christ Chapel of Essex 115 Youmans Avenue, Sunday school, 11 a.m. (no Sunday Priest-in-Charge: The Rev. David L. Jones Meets in Alumni Theater at Caldwell Washington school in summer) Services: Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., College, 120 Bloomfield Ave., Cald- (908) 689-0762; jcnwj.org www.standrewgonj.org (Summer hours check website) well Rabbi Dr. Andy Dubin; Office: (973) 226-6896 CONTINUED ON PAGE 35

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 35 PLACES OF WORSHIP Student Cantor Noa Dubin homepage: Somerset Hills Lutheran Church Nazarene Service: Friday, 7:45 p.m. every other www.abidingpeacechurch.org. Food 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge Friday; check website for dates. pantry available by appointment. (908) 766-2858; www.shlc.net Church of the Nazarene [email protected] 80 Beaver Avenue, Clinton Morristown Jewish Center Faith Lutheran Church Service: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Sunday (908) 735-4887 Beit Yisrael 524 South St., New Providence school 10:40 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Scott A. Kovalcik 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown (908) 464-5177; fax (908) 464-2447 Services: Sunday, 10 a.m.; Sunday (973) 538-9292 Clergy: Rev. Jane McCready Zion Lutheran Church school, 11 a.m. Clergy: Rabbi David J. Nesson; Services: Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m. 11 Schooley’s Mountain Road www.clintonnazarene.org Cantor Shana Onigman education hour, 9:40 a.m. (summer, 8 (Route 24), Long Valley, Services: Friday (see website for time) and 9:30 a.m.). (908) 876-3547 www.mjcby.org www.famfaith.org Pastor: Rev. Ingrid Wengert Nondenominational Services: Sunday worship, 8, 10:30 a.m. Mount Freedom Jewish Center Gethsemane Lutheran Church (summer, 9 a.m.); Sunday School, Budd Lake Chapel P.O. Box 202, 1209 Sussex Turnpike, 409 E. Baldwin St., Hackettstown 9:15 a.m. 54 Sandshore Road, Budd Lake Randolph 07970 (908) 852-2156; fax (908) 852-8556 www.zionlongvalley.org Pastor: Rev. Alan Pirrello (973) 895-2100; fax, (973) 895- Minister: Rev. Timothy Drawbaugh (973) 691-8855 4315 Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Services: Sunday, 10 a.m. Clergy: Rabbi Menashe East (summer, 9:30 a.m.) Methodist www.buddlakechapel.com Services: Sat., Shabbat, 9 a.m.; Mon.- Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. Fri., 6:45 a.m.; Sun. 8 a.m., holidays www.gethsemanehtown.com Ironia Free Methodist Church Faithfulness Christian Church 9 a.m. 298 Dover Chester Road, Randolph (Chinese Christian Church) Grace Lutheran Church Facebook: Mt. Freedom Jewish (973) 970-9878 16 Church Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869 65 E. Main St., Mendham Center Pastor: Danny Martinez Phone: (862) 244-3717 (973) 543-7595 www.mtfjc.org Services: Sunday, 11 a.m. worship Clergy: Rev. Joseph Chen www.gracemendham.org fccnj.org Temple Hatikvah Stated Supply Pastor: 58 Pleasant Hill Road, Flanders Dr. Timothy Wengert Muslim Randolph Church of Christ (973) 584-0212; fax (973) 584-7010 Services: Sunday worship and Sunday 316 Quaker Church Road, Randolph Clergy: Rabbi Daniel Zucker School, 10 a.m. Islamic Center of Morris County (973) 366-9122 Services: Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 1 Mannino Dr. Rockaway Services: Sunday worship 10 a.m.; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church a.m. (973) 664-1111 Wed., 6:30 p.m.; Group discussion, 319 Quaker Church Road, Randolph www.templehatikvahnj.org [email protected] Sunday 11:30 a.m., call for details. (973) 366-4267 Imam Adel AlMorsi www.randolphchurch.org Temple Shalom Clergy: Rev. Aaron Uphoff President: Mostafa Abuzeed 215 S. Hillside Ave., Succasunna Services: Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Services: Please visit icmcnj.com for Orthodox Christian (973) 584-5666 Sunday School and Bible Study, 9 a.m. service times. Clergy: Rabbi Inna Serebro-Litvak www.randolphlutheran.org Services: Check website for times. Islamic Society of Basking Ridge St. Gregory Palamas Orthodox Zion Lutheran Church www.tshalom.org (ISBR) 5 Church Street, Glen Gardner 11 Schooley’s Mountain Road, P.O. Box 173, 124 Church Street, Bernards (908) 537-1099 Long Valley Twp. Pastor: Rev. Tristan Gall Latter-Day Saints (908) 876-3547; fax (908) 876-3947 (908) 647-1786 Services: Sun., 10 a.m. for additional www.zionlongvalley.org [email protected] times please check the website www. Church of Jesus Christ Clergy: Rev. Ingrid Wengert, pastor President: Mohammad Ali Chaudry, Ph.D. stgregoryoca.org Latter Day Saints Services: Sunday worship, 8, 10:30 Samir Mostafa, Secretary 283 James St., Morris Township a.m.; (summer, 9 a.m.) Sunday Services: Please visit isbri.org for service times. (973) 984-2258 school, 9:15 a.m. (September-May) Pentecostal Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. Islamic Society of North Jersey Redeemer Lutheran Church 354 US Highway 46, Suite 2C & 2D Church of God in Christ 203 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna Hackettstown, NJ 07840 3 Rev. G.A. Rogers Way, Morristown Lutheran (973) 584-6300 (908) 441-6560; isnj.net (973) 993-5508 Clergy: Rev. Thomas Kildea, pastor [email protected] Sr. Pastor: Rev. Robert Rogers Abiding Peace Lutheran Church Rev. Jaye Newbold, associate pastor President: Mohsin Ansari Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; 305-311 Route 46, Budd Lake Services: Sunday, 8:30, 10:15 a.m.; Imam: Imam Jawad Ahmed Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (973) 691-9393 or (908) 458-3940 Sunday school, 10:15 a.m. (Septem- Javed Rathore, Secretary, ISNJ Board Pastor: Rev. Serena Rice ber-June) Services: Please visit isnj.net for the Services: 10 a.m. Sunday worship www.redeemeronline.net meeting schedule. - live-streamed via link on website CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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Presbyterian >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO Whitehouse Sta.(908) 534-4351 Pastor: Rev. David Ruisard Community Presbyterian Church Please make sure to reach out to these places of Services: Sunday worship, 10 a.m. 220 Main St., Chester worship for updated information as hours, meet- www.rockawaychurch.org (908) 879-5091; ing times, activities and precautions are subject to fax (908) 879-1596 Stanton Reformed Church change due to the ongoing public health crisis. Pastor: Rev. Christopher Scrivens 1 Stanton Mountain Rd., Stanton Services: Sunday worship, 10. a.m. (908) 236-2381 Church School, 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Beth Scibienski Clergy: Rev. Alison Paden, pastor. www.pcmorristown.org Services: Sunday worship, 10 a.m. www.cpcchester.org Meetings: Sunday Education Hour: United Presbyterian Church www.stantonrc.org 8:50 at 14 Hilltop Road (Septem- Fairmount Presbyterian Church 58 Drakesdale Road, Flanders ber-May). 247 Old Turnpike Road, (973) 584-8195; fax (973) 584-8253 Sunday worship: 10 a.m. in Sanctu- Reformed Episcopal Rte 517, Tewksbury Pastor: Rev. Rick Oppelt ary, 20 Hilltop Road, Mendham. (908) 832-2154; www.fpctoday.org Services: Sunday, 10 a.m. Online Services: Youtube Channel Covenant Chapel Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. www.unitedpcf.com ‘Hilltop Church - Mendham’ 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge First Presbyterian Church (908) 766-6174; covenantrecnj.org Hope Presbyterian Church 99 Main St., Succasunna Quaker Services: Sunday worship, 11 a.m. (973) 584-5238 658 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph (from Sept. through June), 10 a.m. fax, (973) 584-5238 (973) 895-9991 Chatham-Summit Quaker Mtg. (during the summer), Sunday School, Pastor: Rev. Carie Morgan Pastor: Jeff Ridgway 158 Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp. 9:45 a.m. (Sept. through June) Services: Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Services: Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Clerk: Connie Adams (9:30 a.m. summer); Sunday school www.realhope.org Services: Sunday, 11 a.m. (July and Religious Science 9 a.m. Long Valley Presbyterian Church August, 10 a.m.) www.fpcsuccasunna.org 39 Bartley Road, Long Valley www.chathamquakers.org Center For Spiritual First Presbyterian (908) 876-3471; fax 908-876-1368 Living Morristown www.lvpc.net Church of Bernardsville Reformed 331 Mount Kemble Ave., Morristown 321 Mine Brook Road (Rt. 202), Clergy: Rev. Robin Miller Curras (973) 539-3114 Bernardsville Services: Sunday, 8:30, 10 a.m. (sum- Peapack Reformed Church Rev. Frankie Timmers (908) 766-2950 mer, 10 a.m. only); Sunday school, 224 Main St., Gladstone Service: Sunday, 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Chester Kim 10 a.m. (908) 234-2733 www.cslmorristown.org Services: Traditional, Sun., 10 a.m.; Mine Hill Presbyterian Church peapackreformed.org Korean, 12 a.m.; Spanish, 6:30 p.m. 213 Route 46, Mine Hill Clergy: Rev. Alexander Arthurs Roman Catholic First Presbyterian Church (973) 361-6699 Services: Sunday Traditional worship, of New Vernon Pastors: Rev. Charles Thompson 10 a.m.; Sunday school held during DIOCESE OF METUCHEN: 2 Lee’s Hill Road, New Vernon Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. worship. Community Thrift Shop: Wed. 9:00 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (973) 538-8394 Pottersville Church 111 Claremont Road, Bernardsville pcnv.org a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 2091 Black River, Pottersville 2:00 p.m. (908) 766-0079 Pastor: Rev. William H. Stone III (908) 439-2628 Pastor: Rev. John C. Siceloff Services: Sunday worship and Sunday Presbyterian Church [email protected] olphbernardsville.org school,10 a.m. of Morris Plains pottersvillechurch.com Masses: Sat., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 Highlands Presbyterian Church 400 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains Clergy: Rev. Tom Giglio p.m. (Spanish); Church, Sun., 7:30 3 Heath Lane, Schooley’s Mountain (973) 539-3481 Services: Sunday Traditional, 10 a.m.; a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; (908) 852-3161 Pastor: Rev. Don Brown Children’s Sunday school, 10:15 a.m. Sun., 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Clergy: Rev. Claire Pula, interim Service: Sundays at 9:30 am; Chris- Readington Reformed Church Chapel, Bernards Ave, Bernardsville; pastor tian Education at 9:45 am 124 Readington Road, Readington See website for weekday times. www.mppresby.org Services: 10 a.m. Sunday (908) 534-2077 St. John Neumann hpchurch.net The Presbyterian Church Pastor: Rev. Liz Estes 398 Route 513, Califon Hilltop Church in Morristown Services: Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; (908) 832-2513 14 Hilltop Road, Mendham 57 E. Park Place, Morristown Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Richard Rusk Contact: Danielle Doyle, office man- (973) 538-1776 www.readingtonreformed.org Masses: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, ager Pastors: Rev. Dr. Edward Halldorson; Rockaway Reformed Church 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (973) 543-4012; fax (973) 543-0958 Rev. Sarah Green 115 Main St. (Route 523), www.ccsjn.org Online Worship Sundays at 8AM www.hilltopchurch.org P.O. Box 98 CONTINUED ON PAGE 37

New Jersey Hills Media Group newjerseyhills.com Our Town PAGE 37 PLACES OF WORSHIP DIOCESE OF PATERSON: www.stlchester-org Sunday, 7:15, 9, 10:30 a.m., noon. United Church Clergy: Nicholas Bozza, Pastor (July-August: 7:15, 9:15, 11:15). of Christ Church of Christ the King Masses: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday, Blue Mill Road, New Vernon St. Virgil’s Church & Presbyterian 8, 10, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (Span- (973) 539-4955; Fax (973) 267-7070 250 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains Church USA ish); holy days, 7, 8 a.m., 4, 7 p.m. www.churchofchristtheking.org (973) 538-1418; fax 973-538-2992 Trinity United Church Clergy: Rev. Brian Sullivan, pastor; St. Luke Parish Pastor: Rev. Michal Falgowski 118 King George Road, Warren Mary Joseph Schultz SCC, pastoral 265 W. Mill Road, Long Valley Masses: Sunday, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m., (732) 469-5044 associate; youth minister Christa (908) 876-3515; fax (908) 876-5277 noon; Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m., 12:10 [email protected] Romano, youth Masses: Saturday, 5 www.stlukeparishlv.com p.m.; Pastor: Rev. Roberto Fois, MDiv. p.m.; Sunday, 7, 9, 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Owen B. Moran Sat., 8 a.m., 5 p.m. Services: Sunday worship,10:30 a.m. Masses: M,W,F 9 a.m. Saturday, 5 www.stvirgilparish.org Our Lady of the Lake Church www.trinityunitedchurch.org p.m.; Sunday, 7:45, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. 1 Park Ave., Mount Arlington Summer: Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m.; Sat. 5 (973) 398-0240; fax (973) 398-3667 p.m.; Sun. 7:45, 9:30 and 11:15. Traditional Clergy: Rev. Paul Barboutz United Methodist Please contact the church for the St. Anthony of Padua Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, Bernardsville United Methodist summer schedule. Traditional Catholic Church 7:30, 9, 11:15 a.m.; weekdays, 9 22 Church Street, 103 Gould Avenue, a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Church Bernardsville 07924 6 Sussex Ave., Morristown North Caldwell Our Lady of the Mountain (908) 766-0669 (973) 538-0874 (973) 228-1230 or Church Clergy: Rev. Rachael Phelps Pastor: Father Hernan Arias 203-431-0201 2 East Springtown Road, Services: Sunday worship, at 11:15 Masses: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. English; Masses: Sunday, 7:30, 10 a.m. First Long Valley, NJ a.m. (child care available for children Tues., Fri. 7 p.m. (Spanish), Sat. 5 Friday Mass at 6 p.m.; First Saturday (908) 876-4395; fax (908) 876-3744 from birth through middle school); p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish); Sat. 5 p.m. Mass, 9 a.m. www.ourladyofthemountain.org Bible study bi-monthly, Thur., 7 p.m. English; Sun. 7:30,10:00 a.m., noon Pastor: Rev. Marcin Michalowski (Sept. through May) (Spanish), 5:30 p.m., Holy days, 8 Masses: Saturday, 5, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Unitarian bernardsvilleumc.org a.m., noon, 6 p.m., English; 7:30 7:45, 9:15, 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m.; p.m., Spanish Universalist Bishop Janes United Methodist second Sunday of the month, 5:30 www.saintmargaretchurch.com 22 S. Finley Ave., Basking Ridge p.m. teen mass October-May; week- Skylands Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (908) 766-1108 days, 9:30 a.m. St. Mark the Evangelist Clergy: Rev. Mathew Enzler 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley 1811 Route 57, Hackettstown 07840 Resurrection Parish Services: Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.- (908) 850-0652; fax, (908) 850- (908) 509-1617 651 Millbrook Ave., Randolph 7:15 p.m. (Contemporary) and Sun- 0648 [email protected] (973) 895-4224; Fax (973) 895- day at 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (Tradi- www.stmarksnj.org skylandsuu.org 3224; tional). Both are currently livestream Rev. Marcin Michalowski, adminis- facebook.com/SkylandsUU Clergy: Rev. John Tarantino, access only on the facebook page. tratro Services: Sunday worship and reli- Rev. Monsignor George Dudak Daily devotional videos are posted on Masses: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, gious education for pre-K through Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, the Facebook page, every morning at 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. junior high, 10 a.m. No regular ser- 7:30, 9:15, 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m.; vices during the summer. 7:00 a.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. St. Matthew the Apostle Facebook: www.facebook.com/bjumc www.resurrectionparishnj.org 335 Dover-Chester Road, Randolph www.bjumc.org (973) 584-1101; fax (973) 584-0499 United Church St. Joseph Church Califon United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Brian Quinn of Christ 6 New Street, Mendham 15 River Road, Califon Masses: Sat., 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m., (973) 543-5950; fax (973) 543-6025 (908) 832-2318 10:00 a.m., 12 p.m., 5:00 p.m. (La- Brookside Community Church www.stjoesmendham.org [email protected] bor Day to Memorial Day); 8, 9:30, 8 E. Main St., Brookside 07926 Clergy: Monsignor Joseph Anginoli, Clergy: Rev. David R. Edwards 11:00 a.m. (Summer Schedule); (973) 543-7229 pastor; Annette Tracy, religious edu- Services: Sunday, 10 a.m.; first and weekdays, Mon-Thurs., 8 a.m. Minister: Rev. Nicolette Siragusa cation dir. third Tues. of the month, 7 p.m. www.stmatthewsrandolph.org Services: Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Masses: Saturday 5 p.m. Sun. 7:30, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Child care www.califonumc.org 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m.; daily St. Vincent Martyr Church available. Mass 7:30 p.m. night before vigil 26 Green Village Road, Madison www.brooksidechurch.org (973) 377-4000; fax 973-377-8242 St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Pastor: Rev. Msgr. George F. Hundt. Church Masses: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. 375 Main Street, Chester Saturday, 5 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) (908) 879-5371; fax (908) 879-7701 CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

New Jersey Hills Media Group PAGE 38 Our Town newjerseyhills.com PLACES OF WORSHIP Cokesbury United Teabo-Berkshire Methodist Church United Methodist Church 230 Cokesbury Road, Tewksbury 47 Teabo Rd., Wharton (908) 236-6151 (973) 361-6190 Pastor: Rev. Lynn Mears Pastor: Rev. Rosario Quinones Services: Sunday worship, 11 a.m. Services: Sun. at 9:30 a.m. cokesburyumcnj.org www.teaboumc.org Drakestown United Methodist Trinity United Church Methodist Church 6 Church Road, Hackettstown 213 Main St., Hackettstown (908) 852-4460 (908) 852-3020 Pastor: Rev. John Callanan Clergy: Rev. Frank L. Fowler III, pastor Services: Sunday Worship with com- Services: Sunday, 8:15, 9:15, 10:45 munion, 10:30 a.m. a.m.; Sat., 5 p.m. www.drakestownchurch.com www.catchthespirit.org www.facebook.com/ United Methodist Church DrakestownUMC in Green Village Everittstown United 500 Spring Valley Road, Green Vil- Methodist Church lage, NJ 07935 411 Route 513, Pittstown (973) 377-1459 (908) 996-4501 Pastor: Rev. Annie E. Williams Pastor: Rev. Joshua Gribbin Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 Services: Sunday, 11 a.m. a.m.; Church School Sunday morn- everittstownumc.org ings at 10 a.m. September – June Fairmount United BAZAAR GOODIES Morristown Church on the From left, Wendy Kimble, Peggy Fawcett and Shirley Berged, all of Methodist Church Green 228 Old Turnpike Rd., Califon Green Village, display some of the baked goods, jellies and jams that 50 S. Park Place, Morristown (908) 832-2791 were available at the 2019 United Methodist Church holiday bazaar. (973) 538-2132 Pastor: Rev. Lynn Mears Pastor: Rev. Luana Cook Scott CHECK BEFORE YOU GO Services: Sunday, 9 a.m. >> Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m. for Sept. -June; July and Aug. 10 a.m. Flanders United Please make sure to reach out to these places of www.morristownumc.org Methodist Church worship for updated information as hours, meet- 2 Park Place, Flanders 07836 ing times, activities and precautions are subject to United Methodist in Madison (973) 584-5426, (973) 584-7792 change due to the ongoing public health crisis. 24 Madison Ave., Madison parsonage (973) 377-1231 Pastor: Rev. Meekyung Choi Kim fax (973) 377-0093 Services: Sunday, 11 a.m. worship Millbrook United Port Morris United www.umcmadison.org (summer, 10 a.m. July & August) Methodist Church Methodist Church Clergy: Rev. Kate Hillis, pastor Child care available. 246 Millbrook Ave., Randolph 296 Center Street, Landing Scott Ostlund, assistant pastor www.flandersmethodist.org (973) 361-2881 (973) 347-0381 Services: Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m.; Thrift Shop: 4 Park Place, Flanders Pastor: Rev. Holly Paul Pastor: Rev. Holly Paul July and August at 9:30. www.flandersthrift.org; (973) 584- Services: Sunday worship at 9:45 Services: 11:15 a.m. year long. 5443 a.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. (not in www.millbrook-umc.org summer) Other Mendham United Methodist Church Mt. Fern United Round Valley United Methodist Chinese Community Church 10 E. Main St., Mendham Methodist Church 30 Main Street, Lebanon of Northern New Jersey (973) 543-6376 443 Quaker Church Road, Randolph (908) 236-2332 272 Green Village Road, www.mendhamumc.org (973) 366-4418 Pastor: Rev. Sarah Lee Green Village Clergy: Samuel Choi, pastor Clergy: Rev. John Hartman Service: Sunday, 11 a.m. (973) 377-8211 Services: Sunday worship 9:45 a.m.; Services: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. www.roundvalleyumc.org Services: Sunday, 10 a.m.; school, Sunday school for all ages, 9:15 a.m. (Check website for services) 11:30 a.m.; lunch, 12:30 p.m. Nursery care provided. www.mtfernumcnj.org

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Hospitals >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO Veterans Affairs Medical Center 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons 07939 ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM Please make sure to reach out to these organiza- (Bernards Twp.) atlantichealth.org tions groups for updated information as hours and (908) 647-0180, Chilton Medical Center precautions are subject to change due to the ongo- www.newjersey.va.gov 97 West Parkway, Pompton Plains ing public health crisis. Specializes in general medical and (973) 831-5000 surgery. No emergency room at this atlantichealth.org/chilton facility. Clara Maass Medical Center Robert Wood Johnson Goryeb Children’s Hospital Affiliate of St. Barnabas University Hospital Other services 100 Madison Ave., Morristown Health Care System 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl., (973) 971-5200 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville New Brunswick 08901 Alternatives Inc. atlantichealth.org/Goryeb (973) 450-2000 (732) 828-3000; rwjbh.org 600 First Avenue, Raritan A state-designated “Children’s Hos- www.saintbarnabas.com/hospitals/ Robert Wood Johnson University (908) 685-1444 pital” – an earned recognition from clara_maass Hospital Somerset fax (908) 685-2660 New Jersey and the national Chil- Specializes in general medical and 110 Rehill Ave., Somerville alternativesinc.org dren’s Hospital Association. surgical services. (908) 685-2200; rwjuh.edu Arthritis Foundation New Jersey Hackettstown Medical Center. Hackensack Meridian Health Robert Wood Johnson University 555 US Highway 1, Suite 220 651 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown Mountainside Medical Center Hospital Somerset offering compre- Iselin, NJ 08830 (908) 852-5100; 1 Bay Ave., Montclair hensive emergency, medical/surgical 848-229-3143 atlantichealth.org/hackettstown (973) 429-6000 and rehabilitative services, including Programs and services vary. Please Morristown Medical Center mountainsidehosp.com cancer, cardiac, maternity, sleep med- contact the office for more informa- 100 Madison Ave., Morristown Specializes in general medical and icine, surgical and sports medicine, tion. (973) 971-5000 surgical services. eating disorders and LGBTQ primary www.arthritis.org/new-jersey Specializes in general medical and sur- care services. Physician referral service, Hunterdon Medical Center Astra Health Center gical services and is a nationally-recog- 1(888) 724-7123. 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington - Urgent Care nized leader in cardiology, orthopedics, (908) 788-6100 Saint Barnabas Medical Center 18 Lyons Mall, Basking Ridge nursing, critical care and geriatrics. www.hunterdonhealthcare.org 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston (908) 760-8888; astra-hc.com atlantichealth.org/morristown Community hospital provides com- (973) 322-5000, (888)724-7123 Urgent Care, Open daily, extended Newton Medical Center prehensive medical, surgical and re- www.rwjbh.org/saintbarnabas hours of care, major insurances ac- 175 High St., Newton habilitative services for inpatient and New Jersey’s oldest and largest cepted. (973) 383-2121 outpatient care. Includes Hunterdon nonprofit, nonsectarian hospital, an Bonnie Brae atlantichealth.org/newton Regional Cancer Center, Hunterdon affiliate of RWJBarnabas Health. Behavioral Health, Home Health 3415 Valley Road, Liberty Corner SAINT CLARE’S HEALTH Overlook Medical Center Services, Hunterdon Wound Healing (908) 647-0800; www.saintclares.com 99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit Center, Center for Nutrition and Dia- fax: (908) 647-5021 (908) 522-2000 betes Management, Sleep Disorders Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital www.bonnie-brae.org Specializes in general medical and sur- Center, public and community health 25 Pocono Road, Denville Bonnie Brae is one of the nation’s gical services. Features a Neuroscience programs and services. (973) 625-6000 preeminent residential treatment Institute offering a brain tumor center. Physician Referral Service: centers and special education schools atlantichealth.org/overlook (800) 511-4HMC (4462) Saint Clare’s Dover Hospital for at-risk adolescent boys, ages 8-21, 400 W. Blackwell St., Dover who have histories of trauma and are Children’s Specialized Hospital Newark Beth Israel (973) 989-3000 struggling with significant emotional, 150 New Providence Road, Medical Center behavioral, mental health and/or Mountainside 201 Lyons Ave. St. Clare’s Behavioral Health Services addictions challenges. Bonnie Brae (888) 244-5373 at Osborne Terrace, Newark is situated on 100 beautiful acres in childrens-specialized.org (973) 926-7000 130 Powerville Road, Boonton (973) 316-1800 Bernards Township and has helped Provides inpatient and outpatient care www.sbhcs.com/hositals/newark_ over 10,000 boys and families since for children from birth to 21 years of beth_israel St. Clare’s Imaging Center its founding in 1916. age facing special health challenges Specializes in general medical and 3219, Rt. 46 east, across the state of New Jersey and surgical services, an affiliate of the St. Suite # 110, Parsippany beyond. Barnabas Health Care System. (973) 334-1006

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Cancer Support >> CHECK BEFORE YOU GO [email protected] Community - CNJ NJ ARCH is a State-Funded service 3 Crossroads Drive, Bedminster Please make sure to reach out to these organiza- that provides support to all members (908) 658-5400 tions groups for updated information as hours and of the adoption constellation. Our cancersupportcnj.org precautions are subject to change due to the ongo- goal is to direct people to appropri- Providing individual & group support, ing public health crisis. ate adoption services in New Jersey. education, nutrition, and health and N.J. Self-Help Clearinghouse wellness programs at no charge, for 1 (800) 367-6274 individuals and families affected by Hunterdon Health (908) 284-0735 www.njgroups.org cancer. So that no one faces cancer & Wellness Centers Volunteer drivers deliver hot noon The mission of the Clearinghouse is alone. 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton time meals to homebound elderly to help people find and form all types Carrier Clinic (908) 735-6884 residents unable to prepare their own of self-help support groups in order 252 Route 601, Belle Mead 537 Route 22 East, meals. to provide hope, strength and experi- (800) 933-3579; carrierclinic.org Whitehouse Station www.mowih.org ence to those in need in order to not (908) 534-7600 Psychiatric and addiction treatment Memorial Sloan Kettering feel alone. facility for adolescents and older Excel Urgent Care Cancer Center Pharmaceutical Aid adults with inpatient clinics through- 2 North Road, Route 24 at Do- 136 Mountain View Blvd., to Aged/Disabled out area. ver-Chester Road, Chester (908) Basking Ridge (800) 792-9745 Child & Family Services 888-2541 (908) 542-3000; mskcc.org A state-funded program that helps 111 Howard Boulevard, Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., week- Provides comprehensive outpatient eligible seniors and individuals with Suite 104, Mt. 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Bethel Village is a Residential Somerset Valley Urgent Care 470a Route 202/206, Bedminster East Orange VA Medical Center in- and out-patient rehabilitation. Community and Day Program for adults 21 and over with autism, Hills Village Shopping Center (Near 385 Tremont Ave., East Orange, NJ Kessler Institute developmental disabilities and trau- Kings) (973) 676-1000 for Rehabilitation matic brain injuries. The Residential (908) -781-7171 201 Pleasant Hill Road, Essex Family Violence Program Community is designed to provide a somersetvalleyurgentcare.com Chester, NJ 07930 (973) 484-4446 homelike environment in private or (973) 252-6300 Summit Oaks Hospital semi-private apartments, allowing Gerald A. York Optician www.kessler-rehab.com 19 Prospect St., Summit for as much independence as pos- 21 South Finley Ave., Basking Ridge (908) 522-7000 sible. Staff is on site 24 hours a day, (908) 766-0939; yorkopticians.com Matheny Medical & www.summitoakshospital.com 365 days a year. Our Day Program Gerald A. York Optician provides Educational Center Behavioral health facility, specializes provides a menu of productive, fun, quality eyewear, contact lenses, 65 Highland Avenue, in psychiatric care for adolescents. self-directed activities under the su- expert customer care, and eye care Peapack-Gladstone pervision of our highly trained direct Surgicare of Central Jersey Inc. service in downtown Basking Ridge. (908) 234-0011 Kendell Sprott, M.D., J.D., pres/CEO support staff. 40 Stirling Road, Watchung The Golden Club Specialized hospital and special edu- (908) 769-8000 National Cancer Institute (908) 505-2273 cation school for persons with devel- Same-day surgery center. Cancer Information Service 422 Route 22 West, #8 opmental disabilities. Services include Toll Free: 1-800-422-6237 University Radiology Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 medical, nursing, therapy, out-patient [email protected] 1 Robertson Drive, Ste. 16, www.thegoldenclubseniors.com medical and dental health services, www.cancer.gov Bedminster www.eldercareconnections.com respite care and early intervention. LiveHelp Online Chat: (908)-470-3690 www.matheny.org Grayrock Pharmacy https://livehelp.cancer.gov/ universityradiology.com (908) 638-4000 Meals on Wheels app/chat/chat_launch 2004 Route 31, Unit 4 in Hunterdon Inc. New Jersey Adoption Clinton NJ 08809 5 Walter Foran Blvd., Suite 2006, Resource Clearing House www.grayrockpharmacy.us Raritan Township www.njarch.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 41

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