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Summer has finally arrived If you re like me you can t wait for this time of year And summer is already in full swing in downtown Denville People are excited to be out and about and the downtown shopping district is already bustling The Pulse of Denville is also excited to be a part of the summer season in our community Once again our goal is to connect the Denville community with local businesses by offering a new and unique consumer experience Summer is the best season for sidewalk sales window shopping and outdoor dining and we provide the best link between our community via our print publication and online interaction and our local merchants By following any of the URL s listed in our magazine you will be directed to our website www thepulseusa com denville where you will find additional merchant coupons unique special offers and information on upcoming events Also The Pulse of Denville includes articles written by local residents This month we are proud to feature our new Chief of Police Frank Perna as well as a local resident artist A J Cassetta We encourage all Denville residents to submit any interesting stories you would like to share about yourself your family or any organization club or school Please submit them to our email address at content thepulseusa com Thanks to the Denville community at large for the wonderful reception to our publication and especially for the feedback on our website We ask that you continue to patronize our local businesses and let them know you appreciate them Thank you and enjoy the beginning of another great summer season THE PULSE USA STAFF Eric Focht Area Director Denville Bruce Porter Publisher Donna Porter CFO Vice President B G Porter Director of Digital Perry Lawrence Director of Technology Monica De Angelis Creative Director GET YOUR STORY PUBLISHED We are currently seeking stories of special events people sporting events and personal life stories of unique happenings to feature online and in the next issue Submit yours today to content thepulseusa com Sincerely Eric Focht Area Director The Pulse of Denville M O N T H LY D R A W I N G ENTER TO WIN ENTRY RULES ARE SIMPLE DISCLAIMER SWAT Publishing is not affiliated with or contracted by Denville This publication including content is not authorized or endorsed by Denville The articles or opinions in the publication do not refect the views of SWAT Publishing but will remain the sole property of SWAT Publishing The paid advertisements contained within The Pulse USA are not endorsed or reccomended by SWAT Publishing or the Publisher Therefore neither SWAT Publishing nor the Publisher may be held liable or respondsible for any business practices of these advertisers and or companies NOTE Any events including sports that take place within the community or representing thereof may have a photographer attend from the Pulse USA and may be used in this publication and online PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED 1 Go to www thepulseusa com denville 2 Click the red 50 Monthly Giveaway button and register to win 3 Like us on Facebook for a second entry to WIN 50 The Pulse USA is looking for quality photographers and videographers to help supply local images to our magazine and online If you are interested please contact Bruce He can be reached at bporter thepulseusa com June 2019 Denville 3

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contents DENVILLE APRIL 2019 articles Letter from the Publisher As we head into the Summer months the residents of Denville will enjoy the pulchritude of lakes and ponds as well as the aroma of plants and flowers that fill the air Summer fosters relaxation entices people to engage in warm weather activities and spend much of their spare time outdoors Some of these activities should include walking through the center of town enjoying the beauty of downtown Denville and frequenting several of the local businesses that make our shopping district the envy of many By supporting our local businesses you are helping them thrive so they can continue to provide personalized services to every resident and visitor alike The internet has changed the way most of us shop however without any human factor you are nothing more than a transaction Convenience and price cannot replace the experience and personalization that comes from shopping locally The Pulse USA Denville is supporting our local businesses by giving away a 50 Gift Card every month to one lucky person All you have to do to win is to enter on our website at ThePulseUSA com no purchase required Simply enter and you are registered for our monthly drawing If you like our Facebook page you will receive a second entry into the drawing The winner will be posted on our Facebook page on the 15th of every month If the winner uses the 50 Gift Card to purchase any advertiser s products or services during the Summer months we will give them another 50 Gift Card as a reward Have a wonderful summer Regards Bruce Porter Publisher The Pulse USA 8 Spotlight on Local Artist AJ Cassetta 11 Tips for Throwing an Epic Party 12 Q A with Denville s New Chief of Police Frank Perna 16 Feature Stories Wanted 17 Thrift Stores of Morris County 19 Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites 19 Spotlight on Local Student Christina Dwyer 20 Meet Ellen 23 Kids Corner businesses AUTOMOTIVE 10 MotorPro Auto Repair HOME GARDEN 17 CN Tree Service 18 The Door Works 18 NJ Pest Control 10 22 2 9 6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Bishops Cuts Color Salon Forever Frozen Photography Koskta Taylor LLC Financial Advisory Matthew Villani Attorney MoDe Design Solutions Graphic Design RESTAURANTS 7 Brick 46 22 Denville Ice Cream RETAIL 15 Bilori Jewelers 14 Painten Place 6 Parsley Unique Gifts SALON SPA 6 European Wax Center 24 Vibrance MedSpa Proof of receipt is required Any information that you submit to The Pulse USA is for our purposes only and not to be sold or shared with any third parties 4 The Pulse USA

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numbers Emergency Fire Ambulance Police Poison Emergency Fire Department non emergency First Aid non emergency Police non emergency Chief of Police Morris County Sheriff Denville Township Public Library Denville Public Works Township of Denville Municipal Bldg Municipal Court Business Administrator Municipal Clerk Recreation Department Planning Zoning Board Construction Department Health Department Social Services Tax Collection Utilities Water Sewer Garbage Tax Assessor schools 973 627 1041 973 586 9003 973 328 8588 973 625 4555 973 983 6540 973 627 6674 973 627 4600 973 664 2200 973 664 2280 973 537 8080 973 366 0711 973 625 4455 973 983 6545 973 627 2606 973 361 5983 973 328 0199 973 983 6535 Denville Comm Church Nursery School Early Years Nursery School Child Care The Goddard School Kinder Care Lakeview Elementary School Morris Catholic High School Morris County School of Technology Morris Knolls High School Morris Hills High School Mother Goose Child Care Center Peer Place Day Care Rhyme Reason Nursery School Riverview Elementary School St Mary s Prep Union Hill Church Preschool Union Hill Nursery School Valleyview Middle School community church 973 627 1041 973 627 0269 973 664 0901 973 361 9020 973 627 3304 973 664 0901 973 625 1880 973 366 1588 973 627 9008 973 551 1898 Denville Community Church St Mary s Catholic Church Christ The King Denville Union Hill Presbyterian Church Church of the Saviour Christ the King Church of Denville Bible Fellowship Church New Hope Community Church Our Lady of Sorrows Convent Chabad Jewish Center 888 544 4877 800 221 0051 JCP L NJ Natural Gas city numbers 911 800 382 9097 973 627 0720 973 627 7210 973 627 4900 ext 311 973 285 6600 973 627 6555 973 625 8334 973 625 8300 ext 214 ext 222 ext 232 ext 238 ext 246 ext 254 ext 261 ext 269 ext 273 ext 274 ext 292 utilities Important The Annual Joey Bella Tricky Tray July 2 Doors open at 6 00 PM Calling begins promptly at 8 00 PM at Gardner Field NJ 15 per person Includes refreshments and a sheet of tickets No one under 18 years old admitted The 2019 Annual Beer Band and Beefsteak July 3 5 30pm to 11 00pm at Gardner Field NJ The fundraiser includes dinner dessert a beer truck with 16 microbrews and a live band Purchase Tickets Tickets are available online at jbmf eventbrite com or in store at Denville Town Hall or Smartworld Coffee For more information call us at 973 627 2663 email us at info joeybella org or visit our event page on Facebook June 2019 Denville 5

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SPOTLIGHT on Local Artist AJ Cassetta By Monica De Angelis Eric Focht Andrew James A J Cassetta is a 23 years old resident of Denville and is currently a student at the Joe Kubert School for Cartoon and Graphic Art Anakin by AJ Cassetta A J what made you decide to become an artist What artists have influenced your work and inspire you I ve loved art my whole life but didn t have the chance to fully explore it as a subject during high school and college due to scholastic obligations After I graduated from Marist College with a degree in marketing I studied illustration in my free time Then on the suggestion of my mother I submitted my portfolio to the Kubert School interviewed and was accepted There are many artists who inspire me For instance my art teachers Kim Demulder Jan Duursema Tom Mandrake Lee Weeks and others I ve learned from over the last two years at the Kubert School Artists I admire would include Bernie Wrightson Gaylord Ho Saturno Jake Weidman and Joe Prado But the list goes on and on and spans many mediums and several generations What else do you enjoy doing in your free time Who was the most influential person in your life Right now my free time is limited But in addition to illustration I spend my free time reading and playing music whenever I have the chance In terms of my art there haven t been any influential people in my life besides my teachers I had to find and follow this path all on my own I went against what most people told me for years about which road was the right road to travel on What projects are you focusing on currently My main focus is on completing my final assignments for school and finalizing several different pieces to add to my portfolio Sometimes the subject follows the medium Sometimes though it s the other way around Can you explain your artistic process How do you choose your subjects or do they choose you Well it depends Sometimes the subject follows the medium When I feel like painting I ll find something interesting to paint and do that or sculpt or draw or anything Sometimes though it s the other way around I ll see a subject and just want to do something with it Then I ll decide which medium I feel would be the most appropriate to best capture the true essence of the subject Where do you see yourself in 5 years In five years I see myself working as a freelance artist for either video games or comic books What is your favorite thing about Denville My favorite thing about Denville is being downtown during the spring and summer Watching the sunlight catch on the store windows makes for some amazing scenery The portrait of your grandmother is exceptional How was that rendered That s a portrait of my grandmother Rita Cassetta It s a digital painting I started by taking a photograph of my grandmother digitized it on my computer and put the picture up next to my digital canvas in Photoshop Then I began a preliminary sketch blocking in the major shapes and proportions When I was satisfied with the likeness I added more details specifically rendering mid tones and highlights Finally I added realistic skin and hair texture with a brush and slowly drew the fine details working from the reference photo What is your artistic specialty Black and white ink illustrations are my specialty Whether it s illustrating my own work or inking over someone else s pencils I feel my skills are most attuned to that medium My favorite medium to work in however is sculpture in either clay or 3d modeling on the computer 8 The Pulse USA Grandmother Rita Cassetta Digital Painting by AJ Cassetta What advice or insight would you like to share with other aspiring artists The phrase do what you love comes to mind at first but I feel that isn t quite enough Yes it is important to find something you love doing but it s more important to do something that s challenging It should be a challenge that makes you want to stay up all night and work or pore over a problem harder than you ve ever had to before just to be able to reach a conclusion that makes you smile at having come to it Find more of AJ s work on Pinterest andrew_james_art or contact him directly ajcassetta gmail com 862 324 6934

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TIPS FOR THROWING AN EPIC PARTY Everyone wants to throw The Party of the Year the party that people will be talking about for years to come There are a few tips and tricks that will make your party a stunning success In fact your parties may become so popular your friends ask you to make it a annual tradition Sometimes these parties can take on a life of their own When you consider what really makes a party work think about the things that made some of the greatest parties of all time so memorable For example look at famous partiers like Fouquet the superintendent of finances in France during the reign of Louis XIV whose fete at Vaux is still celebrated at his palatial country house Fouquet just like many other great party planners knew that the ultimate offering of any party is the food and drink As for food be prepared for dietary restrictions and allergies but otherwise fill another table as if it were a Thanksgiving cornucopia bursting with everything you can imagine A chocolate fountain centerpiece is a great idea for the desert table along with assorted cookies cakes and ice cream Clever and brilliant guests who are great at participating in games and other events should be invited as catalysts to get the party going Remember that games improv karaoke or even a talent show can elevate a good party into a great one your friends will be talking about for months There are many ways to make your party a memorable occasion These are just a few ideas to help you get your party started With a little attention to detail everyone will be talking about your celebration One table should be filled to the brim with bottles of wine champagne and a few bottles of spirits like rum or whiskey along with some mixers If there s enough quantity to last the entire party you re good to go Renting plastic champagne flutes and wine glasses is a good way to avoid breakages and keep the party going Remember to greet your guests with a drink at the door It makes them feel special and introduces a party vibe right away Music should also be playing to set the tone and fill any awkward silences June 2019 Denville 11

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With Denville s New Chief of Police Frank Perna By Eric Focht On January 31 2019 Frank Perna was sworn in as the eighth Chief Of Police of Denville He succeeds retired ex Chief Christopher Wagner Chief Perna has been a member of the department since 1994 During his career he has served as a Patrolman a Detective a Patrol Sergeant the Patrol Division Commander as a Lieutenant and most recently as Captain serving directly under the former Chief of Police Recently Chief Perna was kind enough to grant The Pulse of Denville an exclusive interview and answer questions foremost on the minds of town residents I know you ve been with the department since January of 1994 Why did you choose a career in law enforcement Even though it s only been about 90 days or so as Chief of Police do you find that it s beneficial interacting with the community I have 25 years of experience here I m very familiar with the community and have many local contacts from professional to casual I wanted to help people I enjoyed being active and it was exciting and challenging As a patrolman I interacted with the community a lot I feel that has always been part of my background along with writing tickets and making arrests I was an SRO School Resource Officer I dealt with the community and implemented and designed our junior police academy So to me part of being a police officer in any rank is being part of the community Now as Chief even more so Weaknesses How does it feel to become Chief after 25 years of service It was always a goal to reach the highest rank possible Did I ever think I would hit that mark I questioned it for sure But you always want to better yourself and you always strive to reach the top It feels good instead of just suggesting things I can actually have the final word on some things but I still have a command staff to conference with and I still have a boss of course What are your biggest Strengths How would you describe your tenure in Denville during that 25 year time period I loved it I love this town We are a community based town It has a great center and a great foundation of people What do you like the most about being Chief What I like the most is that I am part of final decisions My word is not just a suggestion and at times I have input and hopefully it s positive input What do you like the least about being Chief Giving interviews Laughter What I like least is that I m not doing what I ve done for 25 years I m not on the road I m not outside I am mostly at my desk reviewing procedural activity 12 The Pulse USA I love this town We are a community based town It has a great center and a great foundation of people I m new and there s definitely a learning curve Luckily Morris County itself has a Chief of Police association that meets each month which helps And I ve learned it s never about reinventing the wheel The wheel is a great design and works very well So if possible let s just make it better for our community and make the implementations necessary to do so

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It s important that we the Denville PD work with the public to find solutions to whatever issues and concerns they have What changes have you made thus far and what changes are you looking to make to the Denville PD And that was met with approval We have been doing police work for a long time We have had good leaders before me that have instilled great policy and core ethics so we follow that We are not looking to change that We will continue their thought process of working hard And I ll add consistency We will continue to be consistent in our work ethic I ve made some small changes Do you find that the budget you are allotted is adequate to successfully run this department Do you have what you need Such as We have upgraded our policy on prisoner transport We always transport with two officers even if we have to call somebody in Also we have changed a small part of our training specifically when we go to the range It s important to train in what you wear on the job But when the uniform gets dirty or gets ruined it costs money to replace equipment and uniforms So instead we ve changed the uniform for the range Now there are durable uniforms that can get beat up and are still similar to our regular uniform that there is almost no difference So that was a cost effective measure I think so We are saving our budget by not ruining our uniforms and having to purchase new uniforms as often Yes Well everyone always wants more But we function and adapt and we try to make it work the best we can Every now and then we even give some money back at the end of the year which goes back into the general municipal fund As captain I worked on the budget last year with the previous Chief and I learned give and take This year will be my first budget where I ll ask for certain things to help us run efficiently Donations have helped us out a lot The Bargain Barn helped us out greatly Rotary helps us out with certain things they ve purchased for us They ve been great Our civic groups are awesome in Denville We work well together How would you describe the current culture of the Denville PD Are any changes needed I think we are one of the best in the state Since I first started in Denville the amount of work we do now compared to what we did then is incredible We strive in our training to be open honest and to conduct ourselves professionally We have nothing to hide and we are here for the community How do you handle complaints and compliments about Officers We hear reports from time to time both good and bad but the best feedback comes through the website because it s in writing Right on the home page at http www denvillepolice org the public can compliment an officer or file a complaint about an officer which if necessary is then investigated by Internal Affairs What new challenges are you facing as Chief of Police and what is the Chief of Police s role when presented with situations regarding Opioid abuse changes in Marijuana usage and Illegal Immigration There are rules that are set up by the A G s Attorney General s office that are filtered down through the prosecutor s office which gets filtered down to us And we have to adapt to and follow As police officers we don t make the laws We enforce them Would you categorize this department as well as yourself as adaptable to the needs of the community Yes but within limits It s important that we the Denville PD work with the public to find solutions to whatever issues and concerns they have Sometimes however there are situations where individuals think something is a great idea for their own street or area but don t realize that if it was implemented throughout Denville it would be disastrous Sometimes the public doesn t fully consider the impact of their requests June 2019 Denville 13

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What should our readers Denville residents know regarding new innovations for Denville Police Officers such as body or cruiser cameras We have had car cameras for many years When they first came out we were one of the first departments to use them Eventually I would like to utilize body cameras I know it costs money but I believe it s for the safety of the public as well as for the officers What has been your greatest accomplishment or proudest moment as a member of law enforcement The JPA Junior Police Academy We started out with 23 kids in this program which I first learned about in Teaneck and then adapted it to Denville It s grown to about 75 kids a year for that week long program The program started 19 years ago and is still going strong We are also going to hire our first JPA recruit that went through the program who is in the police academy right now and set to graduate this summer There has not been a new Message From The Chief posted on the Denville Police website since your promotion on Jan 31 2019 What can The Pulse of Denville report as the Message From The Chief Frank Perna That we are a department that strives to encompass our core values integrity honesty fairness respect and compassion We are not here to reinvent the wheel The wheel works There are established beliefs rules regulations laws and morals that are in place We work to enforce them and make them work in Denville NJ We are a department that strives to encompass our core values integrity honesty fairness respect and compassion 150 NJ 53 Denville NJ 07834 BUY ONE SAMPLE PINT GET ONE FREE Download the coupon now at www thepulseusa com denville paintenplace 14 The Pulse USA 973 627 4050

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THRIFT BARNS OF MORRIS COUNTY The Bargain Barn and The Book Barn Leonard Di Menna President Located on the site of a former farm and cow barn on Pocono Road in Denville The Thrift Barns of Morris County a nonprofit volunteer run organization now thrives using the same barn structures built for the livestock in the late 1800 s Consisting of the Book Barn and the Bargain Barn the newly named Thrift Barns of Morris County established as a 501 c 3 nonprofit in 2015 when St Clare s Hospital and the farm and barns were sold is under the direction of President Leonard Di Menna for the past four years and has been benefactors to numerous local organizations who received donations of over 960 000 during that time frame Among the groups benefiting from the generous contributions from the Thrift Barns have been ten local food banks missions and food pantries serving the Morris County area the Denville Police Department who received 8600 this past year earmarked for the purchase of tactical vests for their police officers as well as 50 000 to Denville Social Services and Denville Rescue and Recovery and Fire Department who received 6000 for gas monitors Joining the Bargain Barn volunteers in 2006 were the volunteers from The Castaways a thrift shop which was located in Boonton and operated by Riverside Hospital in Boonton which in 1985 became affiliated with St Clare s Hospital During the same time period the Book Barn was being developed adjacent to the Bargain Barn at 18 Pocono Road and currently houses a collection of over 200 000 hard cover and paperback used books by prominent authors as well as a large selection of children s books They also feature book signings by local authors and have a special Teachers Room where area teachers are able to buy books and other supplies for their classrooms at bargain prices Also available for sale are CDs DVDs and LPs magazines toys and puzzles as well as a large year round Christmas Shop with a huge selection of holiday items The Bargain Barn has a wide variety of antique and costume jewelry men s and women s clothing and accessories a framed picture gallery as well as an extensive variety of household items and a large selection of unique and exceptional gifts The Book Barn was selected as a reader s choice winner in 2018 and recognized by the Daily Record as of one of the best books stores in Morris County It is the original brainstorm of The Sisters that operated the St Francis Resort now known as St Francis Residential was started to raise money in support of the St Clare s Foundation In 2018 The Thrift Barns was awarded the Key to the City of Denville for ongoing support of the township s social services department Other organizations receiving in excess of 5000 this year were the Joey Bella Memorial Fund Wounded Warriors American Legion VFW Roots and Wings Rise Up Eleventh Hour Rescue and Celebrate the Children who received a donation of 8000 in support of the new playground at the school which is for children with alternative learning styles The Thrift Barns was originally operated as the Corral in 1953 and run by St Clare s Hospital Auxiliary which was organized and sponsored by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother who raised money for St Francis Residential Community and St Clare s Hospital and St Clare s Foundation Donations to both the Book Barn and the Bargain barn are accepted during normal business hours Leonard Di Menna President of the Thrift Barns of Morris County in Denville accepts the Key to the City from Denville Social Services Director Stephen DuBlanica in recognition of the Thrift Barn s ongoing support of the townships Social Service Department Also pictured is long time Book Barn volunteer Maz Harford BARGAIN BARN 973 625 6093 TUES 9 30 2 WED THURS 9 30 5 S AT 9 3 0 1 Contact Lorraine Anderson Phone 973 442 2713 Email lmanderson optonline net 18 Pocono Road Denville NJ BOOK BARN 973 625 6411 W E D T H U R S 9 5 S AT 9 1 June 2019 Denville 17

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HOME REMEDIES FOR MOSQUITO BITES When mosquitoes bite they not only draw blood but they also insert their enzymes into the bloodstream which subsequently triggers a release of histamine at the point of the bite resulting in an itchy mound The warm summer months are ideal for barbecues days at the beach and unfortunately mosquito bites It comes with the territory really While you can take steps to avoid being bitten in the first place what do you do once you feel that constant itch Many over the counter remedies are available but more often than not a home remedy will do the trick and soothe your itch just as well Here are a few quick and easy home remedies for mosquito bites most of which use common household items HONEY ONION OATMEAL ICE TEA HOT SPOON Used in antiquity as a remedy for various ailments honey is not only healthy to consume but also works wonders when applied topically Full of antibacterial properties a drop of honey applied to the bite can prevent further infection It s also quite sticky and messy which should be enough of a deterrent to scratching Great for breakfast and an affordable home remedy for mosquito bites oatmeal has been used for centuries to treat dermatological conditions Mix a tablespoon of oatmeal with just enough water to create a sticky paste apply directly to the bite for 10 minutes and then wash off The tannins found in tea have many great properties such as drawing toxins from the skin Apply a cold wet tea bag directly to the bite for 10 minutes White tea or chamomile works best as these varieties contain many powerful antioxidants and are well known for treating bee stings as well There are many other home remedies that can relieve pesky mosquito bites but these are tested methods that are quick easy and affordable alternatives to over the counter solutions Of course the best solution is to prevent the bites from occurring in the first place but this is not always realistic or possible Some simple tips to reduce attracting mosquitoes For the same reason onions make you cry they ll also provide you with fast relief Slice a fresh onion bulb and apply the slice directly to the bite for a few minutes Anti fungal and anti inflammatory properties found in onions should work against some of the itching you re experiencing Perhaps the quickest and easiest remedy is applying ice Don t apply ice directly onto the bite but rather wrap it in a washcloth or use an ice pack instead Keep the ice on the bite for five minutes This will numb the itching and reduce any inflammation Although this may sound strange heat can work on a mosquito bite almost the same way ice does Dip a spoon into a mug of hot water until thoroughly heated Using caution test the spoon temperature It should be the temperature of a hot water bottle but not so hot that it burns you Apply the warm spoon firmly against the mosquito bite and hold it against the skin for or as long as is comfortable include maintaining a healthy diet eating raw garlic limiting exposure and avoiding tepid or stagnating pools of water Please consult your physician if the bite becomes infected or is causing extreme pain Most mosquito bites are a minor annoyance but some can contain viruses or diseases Note Please use caution and try these methods at your own risk Author is not responsible for any side effects or adverse reactions SPOTLIGHT on Local Student Christina Dwyer Christina Dwyer from Denville NJ was selected for the Fulbright US Student Teaching award in South Korea She is a graduating student from Ramapo College and a graduate of Morris Knolls High School Christina majored in literature and recently received an English Teaching Assistant grant from the Fulbright U S Student Program She is the second student from Ramapo College to ever receive this Fulbright Scholarship Beginning in July 2019 she will spend thirteen months in South Korea teaching English She will also serve as a cultural ambassador for the United States June 2019 Denville 19

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Meet Ellen By Pulse USA Ellen has been happily married for 45 years to George W Sandman retired Nursing Home Administrator She is the proud parent of Officer Kristian T Sandman wife Liz and has been blessed with two grandchildren Colin Thomas 13 and Madelyn Harper 4 Ellen why are you running for Mayor of Denville This past December I retired from Municipal management after 44 years of Public Service Jersey City Denville Mendham and Parsippany have given me a wealth of experience and knowledge in every facet of Municipal Government including finance recreation public works health environment public safety construction engineering water and sewer social services volunteering and administration I may have retired from my previous role of Municipal Business Administrator but in early February after much soul searching and input from many township residents I decided to run for Mayor based on my strong commitment to continue to serve my community So here I am running for Mayor of the town I fell in love with some thirty three years ago My forty four years of proven public service have given me the qualifications for this most worthy undertaking The road ahead will be a challenging and demanding one solely because I am running as an independent candidate known as The Shoppes at Union Hill The key to this venture was my ability to coordinate all the shareholders to assure a successful undertaking that would provide a real win for all parties involved while providing a better experience for the Community In 1986 I interviewed for the position of Business Administrator facing a field of twelve candidates During this process it became quite apparent that morale spirit and recreation were key concerns and would play a significant role in the selection process And so my life in Denville began on March 3rd 1986 as Township Administrator For the next twenty one years I found myself living working playing and raising a family in what I have often referred to as my role in It s a Wonderful Life Lakes fields and parks a downtown that is the envy of all surrounding towns the HUB of Morris County and a volunteer spirit second to none The volunteer spirit was highly contagious and I embraced the experience and never looked back I was privileged to work with many professional and dedicated employees as well as our volunteers We were truly a team whereby labor of love was the mission statement Nothing would have been accomplished without these stellar team players So many stayed for more than thirty years because it was so much more than a job it was their life s work Our volunteers are steadfast stalwarts with many well into their eighties continuing to give back I was honored to have been part of this dynamic group and continue to work with them on many endeavors I am honored to run and I m up for the task at hand We are clearly at a crossroads between maintaining our beautiful small hometown setting coupled with the need for growth and development We need to utilize technology and innovative concepts to sustain this wonderful family friendly environment we call Denville You mentioned that as Mayor you have the experience and vision to enhance the overall Denville experience Please expand on this During my twenty one years as the Business Administration and Public Safety Director of Denville I had the opportunity to work on many projects and policies Let me give you an example of what I am referring to and how I would approach dealing with a multi faceted project The need to balance growth and open space was accomplished in a remarkable way Years ago many groups got together to save Knuth Farm There were several owners of the Ayres Knuth property that were willing to sell the entire parcel located between Route 10 and Cooper Road With the help of numerous local organizations such as the Board of So here I am running for Mayor of the town I fell in love with some thirty three years ago Education Recreation Historic Ayres Knuth Farm Group Historical Society Township and the County Open Space Committee we were able to purchase the Property This facilitated passive and active recreation including two soccer fields a farming operation a historic assemblage of buildings and farm implements thus maintaining and preserving a rural aspect of Denville s history all located on the Cooper Road side of the town In addition we were able to support and provide a taxable entity 20 The Pulse USA Ellen Sandman photo by ______ What is your vision on Open Space Recreation for Denville I have a commitment to Open Space Recreation both passive and active so let me list a few of my accomplishments in that regard acquiring of over a thousand acres of Open Space throughout Denville securing six fields at the St Francis property providing more space for lacrosse field hockey rugby lights at Gardner Field Veterans concession facility at Veterans Field a dog park upgrades and safety equipment a basketball court on the other side

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of Rt 10 actively involved in many of the playground undertakings throughout our community Please note that a significant position of the funding was pursued and received from County Trust Fund money and Community Block Grants and our own Open Space Funds Capital as well as private funding from residents and businesses alike Going forward I would like to create in addition to what exists presently a committee made up of representatives from all of the sports groups to better communicate have an open discussion and understand the needs of all this will assure the funding necessary to achieve what is required for our youth and our young at heart In addition to the above I am proud to state for the record I was instrumental in placing the first SRO Student Resource Officer at Morris Knolls shared services with the local Board of Education from the utilization of school buses for Recreation Senior Trips during the weekends summer and after hours helping with the underground storage tanks to assist with their compliance with State Regulations building Cooks Pond for our seniors this 70 unit structure is home to many of our old and new residents This 8 million venture cost the Township residents about five hundred thousand dollars and was part of our Affordable Housing obligation As the administrator I pursued the funding through tax credits state funding and county grants SUMMER STORMS WREAK HAVOC BE PREPARED SAVE 10 ON YOUR NEXT TREE SERVICE upto 200 SAVINGS What about the downtown area Presently the group known as Downtown Denville BID is working toward addressing parking and other issues as it relates to improving our already vibrant downtown However we need to evolve and move forward putting all options on the table Words like re purpose utilities shared space and shop local all need to be part of the discussion A study has just been completed and there are many viable options to assist the businesses restaurants and professionals in our downtown district In order to be successful we need to attract shoppers diners and clients The main focus is parking and traffic flow so let s bring it all together and create a strategy to establish a plan of action and then implement what needs to be done Eleven years ago you ran unsuccessfully for the Office of Mayor Why are your running again now It was not a secret that my loss was only by 8 or 9 votes This was the result of two major components I was thought to be the shoe in candidate and the race was a primary election So that rainy election day many voters decided to stay home Those that could not vote due to party affiliation said they would vote in November which of course would not garner me the votes necessary to become the next Mayor of Denville Yes I was disappointed but shortly after the results were published I received many offers from surrounding municipalities to become their business administrator Ellen is there anything else you would like to add No one loves Denville more than I do and no one has more passion drive commitment and experience to take on this difficult job I look forward to once again immersing myself in this worthy cause as your next Mayor Hope to see all of you at the General Election on Tuesday November 5th 2019 For the full article continue reading at www thepulseusa com denville FULLY INSURED 201 241 2447 CRANE SERVICE TRIMMING PRUNING STUMP GRINDING CABLES TREE REMOVAL CN Tree Services is committed to the safe and efficient removal of trees limbs and stumps Our licensed 24 hour service is ready for fast removal whenever and wherever needed We have the expertise and equipment to handle any tree service project no matter the size A Family Owned Business Download the offer and schedule an appointment today thepulseusa com denville cntreeservice June 2019 Denville 21

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