Lake Parsippany turns 75!    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Alex DeCroce has fond memories of growing up in Lake Parsippany. DeCroce, the state assembly minority leader who also is owner of Parsippany real estate agency ERA Gallo and DeCroce, remembers having hot chocolate and marshmallows... Full Story...

Neighbors reach out: Social club fosters sense of community    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
The Marchese family moved from Hoboken to Madison where they joined the Social Club of Madison and Florham Park hoping to meet new people. "We joined the social club mainly because of our children," Michael Marchese said. "... Full Story...

FPHTW: What I’m Reading    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Name: Christine Kiernan Age: 16Hometown: Florham ParkOccupation: StudentLived here for: More than 10 yearsWhat was the name of the last book you purchased or borrowed? "My Sister's Keeper" -- it's a summer reading... Full Story...

FPHTW Pet of the Week: Nikko    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Age: 3 years old Type: French bulldogPersonality: LazyFavorite Activities: Chasing balls and bubbles outside, lying in the sun, and playing with other dogs.Silliest Moment: When he sat in a small toy bed instead of his own.... Full Story...

DRTW: What I’m Reading    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Name: Wyatt Trillich Age: 6Hometown: DenvilleOccupation: StudentLived here since: BirthWhat was the name of the last book you read? "Veggie Tales" -- the one about the Vikings going on vacation.Would you recommend it? Yes,... Full Story...

Florham Park pool’s where … everyone knows your name    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Bob Nann has been coming to the Florham Park Municipal Pool with his father since they both moved to the area 15 years ago. In the summer, Nann, 64, and his father, George Nann, 90, visit the pool nearly every day."This is... Full Story...

DRTW Pets of the Week: Oakley and Teddy    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Ages: Oakley is 7 years old and Teddy is 5 years old. Type: Golden retrieversPersonalities: Oakley, pictured in the foreground, is a very polite lady with good manners. Teddy is a loveable boy who is more rambunctious.Favorite... Full Story...

MCWTW: What I’m Listening To    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Name: Lucas Perin Age: 13Hometown: ChesterOccupation: StudentLived here since: BirthWhat CD would we find in your CD player at home or in the car right now? "Escape the Fate."What genre of music do you prefer? Alternative and... Full Story...

Couple set aside time to give back    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Mike and Jeanne Hanly decided when they retired two years ago they would split their time between having fun and giving back to the community. "We decided our philosophy would be for half the time be involved with the church... Full Story...

Scout project improves Mountain Way School    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Students at Mountain Way School in Morris Plains have a safer, more beautiful campus as the result of an Eagle Scout project organized by Jonathan Mitchell of Morristown, a rising senior at Morristown High School Mitchell,... Full Story...

MTW Pet of the Week: Eddie    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Age: 3 years old Type: PugPersonality: He's silly and cute, but very serious when there's food around.Favorite Activity: Eating! Playing is OK, too.Favorite Human Food: Banana pancakes. Preferably with turkey bacon... Full Story...

Natural style in Morris Plains    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Tucked away in Morris Plains, two doors from the town park and within walking distance to the train station and town, is 128 Mountain Way. Pride of ownership is evident as this home is in impeccable condition and the 1.38-acre... Full Story...

POOL SHARKS    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
When Christine Sholander of Rockaway encouraged her son to join the Park Lake Swim Team five years ago, she wanted him to hone his skills so that he would be competent and confident in the water. Doug, 12, has exceeded those... Full Story...

MCWTW Pet:Katie    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Age: 1 year old (just celebrated her birthday June 30) Type: Harlequin Great Dane puppyPersonality: We purchased Katie from a breeder after years of waiting for a rescue to have a Dane that would work as a member of our family... Full Story...

All the home’s a stage    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Business name: La Belle Maison Type of business: Home stagingOwner: Bonnie FeldmanAddress: Home-based businessPhone: (908) 672-1736Web site: Hours of operation: Flexible according to client needsFounded: April 2008Why did you... Full Story...

Abundance of space in Roxbury Twp.    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Marc Paolella of Century 21 Joe Tekula Realtors is proud to present 23 Walker Avenue in Roxbury Township. This is a beautiful expanded mother/daughter bi-level home located in the Highland Manor section of Succasunna. Located... Full Story...

Learning, growing: Kids ‘branch out’ into gardening at arboretum    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Moira Clarkin of Morristown has never been a gardener, but she has more fresh produce this summer than she can handle. Clarkin's three children -- Tess, 12, Matt, 9, and Will, 6 -- are enrolled in "Branching Out," a gardening... Full Story...

Engineered for success    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Business name: Triad Consulting Engineers, Inc. Type of business: engineering and constructionOwner: Ronald R. Regan, P.E.Address: 2740 Route West, Morris PlainsPhone: (973) 984-1919Web site: Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 6... Full Story...

MTW: What I’m Reading    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Name: Pam Sheldrick Age: 60Hometown: Morris Township resident since 1970Occupation: Owner of Pandora Book Peddlers, located in Madison since 1995What was the name of the last book you read? "Cicero" -- a biography of Cicero... Full Story...

Gang green is now our gang    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Business name: New York Jets Type of business: Professional NFL football franchiseOwner: Woody JohnsonAddress: Park Place, Florham ParkPhone: administrative office (212) 969-1800Web site: Hours of operation: SeasonalFounded... Full Story...

Longtime volunteer to lead Boonton firemen’s parade    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
BOONTON -- Gabriel Bonanni joined the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department in 1955, becoming a devoted member of South Boonton Hose & Engine Co. 3. On Saturday, the longtime servant to his community will be honored as grand marshal... Full Story...

MTW Eats: The focus is on customer enjoyment    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
A relative newcomer to the area (opened the first week in January 2008), Tabor Road Tavern more than satisfies our discerning restaurant customers' requirements for a comfortable, attractive setting, service gentility... Full Story...

PTW Eats: Next generation keeps on cooking    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
PARSIPPANY -- Gencarelli's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Lake Parsippany is the most recent addition to a chain owned by second-generation restaurateurs. Gaetano Gencarelli, 24, opened the Kingston Road location in May along... Full Story...

DRTW Eats: Customers drive far for these hot dogs    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
ROCKAWAY -- Almost everyone who ate at Jimmy Buff's Italian Hot Dogs restaurant knew Frances Thompson. That's according to her son Danny Thompson, owner of Dino's Italian Hot Dogs in Rockaway. According to Danny... Full Story...

MCTW Eats: Thai spot a little treasure in Chatham    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
CHATHAM -- Successor to a few Asian restaurants over the last 15 years, Nine Thai Cuisine attracts regulars who say it is the best one the strip mall has seen yet. The restaurant is named Nine for the English translation of... Full Story...

FPHTW Eats: Authentic recipes from chef’s family    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
FLORHAM PARK -- Two years ago, Baoquoc Nguyen wanted to try his hand at becoming a restaurant owner. He asked his mother-in-law, Ai, who had many years experience as a chef in the restaurant business, to help him. Ai brought... Full Story...

MCWTW Eats:Friendly Chester spot for coffee and more    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
CHESTER -- When you talk to Kimberly "KC" Costello, owner and manager of KC's Coffee Place, you want to avoid referring to a certain international chain of coffee houses named after a character in "Moby Dick." However,... Full Story...