Friday, December 28, 2012
One New Jersey district, in Monmouth County, has already voted to hire guards for its schools in the wake of the Newtown, CT massacre.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Less than a week after a gunman killed 20 children and six adults in a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school, one New Jersey school district took action with its board of education approving to hire armed security guards at each of its buildings. The Marlboro Board of Education down in Monmouth County approved the action on Dec. 20, as reported in Marlboro-Colts Neck Patch, and will have armed security guards in each of its nine school buildings at the start of the new year. Another debate about gun control regulations and laws was sparked after the massacre in Newtown, with many calling for stricter legislations and enforcement. On the other side, the National Rifle Association said it recommended schools hire armed guards, as the board…
What are your neighbors practically (and actually in some cases) giving away in anticipation of 2013?
The end of 2012 is upon us! And, there are closets in need of clearing in anticipation of more than a few resolutions. On the converse, you may need to add to your own collection in some way. "Beer Art," anyone?
TIME magazine named President Obama their person of the year for the second time—now it's your turn to choose who should take the honor for Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains.
Your nominations are in and the poll is up. Now, we want to know: Who is the Morristown area Person of the Year? On Dec. 19, Time magazine named President Obama their Person of the Year for a second time. The magazine invited votes on 40 candidates, including the president, Gabby Douglas and Kim Jong Un. Other options included The Mars Rover and the Higgs Boson Particle, Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, and Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teen who was shot by extremists for her advocacy of education for women in that country. But, the president took the title again four years after he first won the award as president-elect in 2008. But, these are national, global issues. What about right here? Who do you think is the Morristown area's …
Monday, December 24, 2012
AllGood Concerts CEO and son were trapped in Angola for 49 days because rapper was a no-show.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
The Morris Township concert promoter who was trapped in Angola for 49 days on fraud accusations after rapper Nas didn't appear for a series of New Year's Eve shows has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the performer, according to a TMZ report. Patrick Allocco, CEO of AllGood Concerts, a division of AllGood Entertainment and his son, Patrick Jr. were held in Angola for more than a month starting on New Year's Eve on fraud accusations. The two were released Feb. 17 after their travel ban was lifted and American embassy officials escorted them on a flight out of the country. According to the lawsuit filed Friday, Allocco claims to have been beaten and threatened by Angolan promoters while held in the country, according to the article. As a …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Morris Plains resident was also charged in January with allegedly exposing a child to porn in 2011.
A Morris Plains man and former Parsippany Boy Scout leader accused in January of showing child pornography to a boy was arrested again Thursday on charges he molested two teenage boys in the 1990s, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Stephen Corcoran, 45, is accused of one count of aggravated sexual assault, multiple counts of sexual assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stem from accusations Corcoran molested a 13-to-16-year-old boy between 1997 and 1998, and another 16-to-18-year-old boy in 1999. Acting Morris County Prosecutor Frederic Knapp, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Police Chief Anthony DeZenzo and Morris Plains Police Chief Scott Thompson announced the arrest Friday. According to the …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Stanislav Kling-Loy, playing violin, took the top prize in 2011 in annual school district fundraiser.
The man whom an NJ Transit spokeswoman Monday said made no attempt to move out of the way of an oncoming train was later identified as Stanislav Kling-Loy, who won the annual Morristown's Got Talent event with his sister in February 2011. He was 21 at the time of death, the spokeswoman said. Stanislav and his sister Junia, who was 14 at the time of the competition, performed a violin and piano duet that took first place. Stanislav played the violin. "We are saddened to hear about this tragic loss," said Debbie Sontupe, chair of the Morris Educational Foundation, which runs Morristown's Got Talent. "Stasz was an extremely talented musician and wonderful person. We were honored to have him as part of the Morris Educational Foundation's …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
About 15 will be selected for annual event in February.
The auditions for Morristown's Got Talent took place at Morristown High School on Saturday. There were more than 85 participants, but will be whittled down to only 15 or so for the big show on Feb. 27. But, that doesn't mean everyone didn't have a great time getting out and giving it all for an opportunity to perform at the annual event, benefiting the Morris Educational Foundation.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Also, redevelopment plans spur East Hanover Ave. study and 12/12/12 at 12 baby welcomed at Morristown Medical Center.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
An amendment to Phase IV of the Speedwell Redevelopment Plan allowing a CVS Pharmacy to be built on the site of a former used car dealership was approved Thursday night, but not before one council member let her disappoval be known. A 24-year-old man said he was assaulted while waiting for a train at the Morristown station Tuesday night, according to police. The Morris County Planning Department unveiled Tuesday preliminary plans to address traffic congestion issues along East Hanover Avenue through Hanover Township, Morris Township and Morris Plains. Ethics board decides questions regarding Morris Township Deputy Mayor Bruce Sisler's controversial phone call to a resident are better suited for the courtroom. Fundraiser for 31-year-old in …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Also, check out Thomas Nast historical icons, including Santa, and a First Night Morris County pre-event performance.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
After several weeks of packed-to-the-brim weekends, this one appears to be a bit lighter. We guess everyone is going to be on the Morristown Green for the Christmas Festival! First Night 'Battle of the Bands' Pre-Event Performance When/Where: Friday, 5:30 p.m. at Morristown Deli Why Go: You want to enjoy the sounds and cheer on the young artists Cost: Free admission 'Spread the Merry for Kerry' Fundraiser When/Where: Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. at Hennessey's Washington Bar, Morristown Why Go: You want to help a good cause while having a good time Cost: $20, includes food, drink coupon and door prizes Friday Night Skate When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mennen Arena, Morris Township Why Go: You want to start your weekend on ice Cost: $7 admission…
Monday, December 10, 2012
Two free concerts on Monday and Thursday.
How do you get into the holiday spirit? If it's through song, you have more than one way to feel all yuletide terrific inside this week. You also have several ways to get informed about how your town/township/borough operates. Read on.
David Steketee
12:20 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
I guess if you can't argue coherently stereotype and call names. Brilliant tactic. more ›