House Fires, More Construction, Diabetes and Truffles: The Week in Review

In case you missed anything, here's a rundown of some of the stories covered on Montville Patch last week, August 30 to September 5.

A three-alarm fire on August 31 resulted in a Montville resident losing her house. In the days following, friends of the victims started an online charity service that raised over $5,000 within in the first day.

Construction continues on Route 202 in the Township. Morris County workers are updating the drainage system at the overpass near Whiltehall Lane. According to the project's chief inspector, the project's completion date could be later than expected due to difficulties.

Tom Blewitt, director of the Barn Theatre's production of Rumors, which is set to open on September 10, spoke about his vision for the play, saying that it had the potential to "bring the house down every night."

The Montville Board of Education voted to allow students with diabetes to self-administer tests and treatments at its meeting on August 31.

Montville's Dead Man's Curves custom machines held a charity car show on September 1, in conjunction with Whippany's Two Kids foundation, to raise money for children with cancer.

Montville High School graduate Melissa Pallay has been making money between her studies by selling truffles out of her dorm room.