No jail time for ex-Parsippany school board member in tax fraud    Posted on 10/16/08
Source: Daily Record.
TRENTON -- Former Parsippany school board member John Montefusco Jr. was sentenced by a federal judge on Wednesday to three years probation and fined $10,000 on his guilty plea to willfully filing a false tax return. Prosecutors... Full Story...

Walk ‘n’ Wag event planned in Roxbury    Posted on 10/16/08
Source: Daily Record.
ROXBURY -- Prudential New Jersey Properties' Roxbury office will host its first Walk 'n' Wag -- an outdoor festival for dogs and their owners -- on Horseshoe Lake Island on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All... Full Story...

Morristown Man promoted to Administrator of Renaissance Gardens at Cedar Cr    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Cedar Crest announced today that Brian Alexopoulos will serve as the new administrator for Renaissance Gardens, the community's assisted living/skilled nursing facility. In his role Mr. Alexopoulos will oversee the regulatory... Full Story...

Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil - Morristown    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
In an effort to unite New Jerseyans affected by Alzheimer's disease and raise awareness of the disease in New Jersey, The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will host a One Night, One Lightô candlelight... Full Story...

Morristown Rotary to Conduct Blood Drive at Morristown Memorial Hospital    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Morristown, NJ ñ Please join Morristown Rotary Club members and donate blood to help our community. The blood drive will be held on Wednesday October 29th at Morristown Memorial Hospital between the hours of 11am and 7:30pm... Full Story...

Doctor ready if the worst happens    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
MADISON -- Many organizations depend on volunteers to help with their everyday functions and to add the "nice touch" to their services. Kathleen Ruddy of Madison is not that type of volunteer. If she's called upon to help... Full Story...

MCTW Rave: We triumph over bird brains    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
TO: Woodpecker FROM: Us, in the houseRE: Pecking holes in the cedar shakeWe've got you now, you little hammerhead. It's been years since you started drilling holes into our house, searching for lunch in the form of... Full Story...

Parsippany renews talks on cell tower    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
PARSIPPANY -- The council acceded to a request from local firefighters Tuesday night and agreed to reopen discussion regarding a proposed Verizon cell phone tower on the Parsippany Fire Association District No. 6 property at... Full Story...

From the MTW Editor: Know a local hero? Let us know!    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
We get tons of reader feedback, partly because we ask for it (and here we go again) and partly because New Jersey residents aren't exactly shy about expressing their opinions. To paraphrase Sally Field, it seems that you... Full Story...

Custom homes in Randolph Ridge    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
The Crawford Home Selling Team of RE/MAX Properties Unlimited is delighted to be representing the properties at Randolph Ridge, a new six-home development in one of the top-rated communities of Randolph. "Randolph Ridge" is... Full Story...

Working hard to find homes for pets    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Last spring, Provident Bank in Randolph hosted a pet-adoption event. It was so successful that the Mendham branch decided to emulate it. On Oct. 4, the bank hosted a Pet Adoption Day, ran a bake sale and spotlighted local animal... Full Story...

RRTW What I’m Reading    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Name: Nancy Tatch Hometown: RandolphOccupation: Public Relations/Special Events Director, Morris Center YMCALived here since: 19821. What was the name of the last book you purchased or borrowed? "Lean Mean Thirteen" by Janet... Full Story...

PTW: How We Met    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Names: Basant & Divya Abraham Ages: 28 and 24, respectivelyHometown: India, now ParsippanyMarried since: Dec. 29, 2007Occupations: Basant works as an operations manager for an IT company in NJ and Divya is currently preparing... Full Story...

Exhibit spotlights local painters’ … ARTISTIC VISION    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Laurie Kalb splits her time between her occupational therapy practice and her active artistry. Kalb, 54, of Morristown, has been painting her entire life, but seriously went back to it 10 years ago, after her children had grown... Full Story...

Bras offer great support—for awareness of breast cancer    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
ROXBURY -- Diann Fischer has come up with an innovative way to raise breast cancer awareness this month -- a bra decorating contest. Fischer, owner for the past 15 years of Diann's Gifts, located on Route 46 in the township... Full Story...

Few differences at Freeholder candidates forum    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
ROCKAWAY TWP. -- The Democratic challenger to Morris County Board of Freeholders director Margaret Nordstrom didn't disagree with her Republican opponent during a meet-the-candidates-night Monday, other than wanting a... Full Story...

Route 46 crash injures woman in Rockaway    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
ROCKAWAY -- A borough resident was taken to the hospital with back and neck pain on Tuesday morning after an Audi crossed over Route 46 into her lane, colliding with her Ford Escape, causing the SUV to flip, police said. Officer... Full Story...

PTW Sports Schedule    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Parsippany BoatingCoast Boating School will conduct a NJ mandatory safe boating course at Parsippany Hills High School on Oct. 27-28 from 7-10 p.m. For more information, call (973) 263-7180, ext. 4342.HIGH SCHOOL SKEDSWednesday... Full Story...

MTW Sports Schedule    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Morristown BasketballMorristown Recreation is sponsoring a girls basketball clinic and league at Sussex Avenue School gym on Fridays starting Oct. 17. Times are 7-8 p.m. for grades 3-5 and 8-9 for 6-7. Teams will be formed... Full Story...

MCWTW Sports Schedule    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Mendham BaseballMendham Little League will accept registrations from Dec. 1-31 for youngsters ages 6-16. Games are held April through June and clinics are held on every level. Registrations can be completed via the Mendham... Full Story...

MySport: Still in the game    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
How long have you been playing softball? I've been playing softball for over 40 years. When I started playing back in the 60's, all bats were made of wood. Now we play strictly with aluminum bats. What position(s)... Full Story...

Smiles for sale    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Business name: Mark J. Gleckner, DMD Type of business: cosmetic, neuromuscular and family dentistryOwner: Mark J. GlecknerAddress: 66 Ridgedale Ave., Florham ParkPhone: (973) 377-1174 (Florham Park); (973) 627-1173 (Rockaway... Full Story...

Care to elaborate?    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Business name: Elaborate Parties by Bennett Type of business: Professional event and wedding planningOwners: Inez BennettAddress: 11 Hunter Drive, Suite 101, MadisonPhone: (973) 660-0912Web site: Founded: 1997Why did you start... Full Story...

MCTW Eats: Lots cookin’ at this more-than-a-deli    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
FLORHAM PARK -- Every morning at 6 since 1993, Natale's Deli has the grill all fired up and ready to serve breakfast to its customers. This more-than-a-deli eatery offers a full breakfast menu including eggs any style,... Full Story...

MCWTW Eats: Fans go out of their way for these bagels    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Alfa Bagels customers are almost as passionate about Jimmy Psaras' bagels as is Psaras himself. They e-mail their appreciation. They buy his bagels by the dozen to ship to friends and family in distant states. A driver... Full Story...

All in good taste    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Business name: Tastefully Simple Type of business: gourmet food-direct salesOwner: independent consultant Trisha IrvingAddress: 9 Beechwood Drive, SuccasunnaPhone: (973) 252-0538E-mail: Web site: Hours of operation: make your... Full Story...

Housing ‘heroes’ honored    Posted on 10/15/08
Source: Daily Record.
Alfred Stewart of Stewart Surveying & Engineering LLC in Rockaway was one of 14 community members honored by the Housing Alliance of Morris County. The alliance, a community collaboration program of United Way of Morris County... Full Story...