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Market's Closing, Bribe-Taking Doctor, New Park Top Local News

Planned two-story press box for football field and recent mosquito control efforts also make headlines.

Some in Montville Find They're Being 'Eaten Alive' by Mosquitoes

Using truck-mounted and backpack sprayers along Montville Township streets and woods, the Morris County Mosquito Extermination Commission has been working to control the mosquito population in the township and other municipalities along the Passaic River.

Contract for 2-Story Football Field Press Box Awarded

A new, two-story press box for the Montville Township High School football field is coming.

'Real Housewives' Cast Members Due Back in Ridgewood Court for Sink-Tossing Scuffle

Three cast members of the Real Housewives of New Jersey are due back in court in September on charges of terroristic threats and assault, according to a news report.

Montville-Based Doctor Admits Accepting $1.8M in Bribes From Lab 

A doctor with an office in Montville pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting $1.8 million in bribes to refer patients to a Parsippany laboratory, U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman announced Wednesday.

Conturso's Market Closes

Conturso's Market & Fine Catering on Main Road in Towaco has closed and a salon in the same shopping center plans to move into the vacant space this fall.

New Class Rank Policy for Montville High Approved

Montville Township High School students will no longer know their class rank and it won't appear on their student records and transcripts under a new policy approved by the Board of Education Tuesday night.

Patch 'Gives 5' at Montville Animal Shelter

As part of Patch's annual Give 5 volunteerism effort, editor Ariana Cohn-Sheehan stopped by the Montville Animal Shelter on River Road Wednesday to spend some time helping out. 

Exotic Dancer's Money Will Be Returned Under Judge's Orders

A woman who had saved $1 million as an exotic dancer to open her own New Jersey nightclub with a couple from Montville, only to have the money seized by a state trooper during a traffic stop, will have her money returned upon a judge's orders, according to ABC News.

Montville's Assistant Administrator Hired by West Caldwell

Montville Township's assistant administrator since 2007 has been hired as the township administrator for West Caldwell.

Morris Canal Park Dedicated in Montville

A new park in Montville Township has been dedicated where a huge, water-powered machine moved boats up inclines along the Morris Canal in the 1800s.


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