Museum Admission Free This Weekend for Bank of America Customers

Liberty Science Center, Morris Museum, Garden State Discovery Museum and more to participate in free weekend event for cardholders.

Several New Jersey museums will open their doors to Bank of America and Merill Lynch cardholders this weekend as part of the bank's "Museums On Us" initiative. The intention of the event is "to provide a cultural benefit to Bank of America cardholders and increase access to the arts across the United States," according to a press release. "The program brings new audiences and increased attention to participating organizations, which range from some of the nation’s most celebrated museums to regional gems and include art, science and history museums, as well as other cultural institutions," the press release said. Participating museums include the Liberty Science Center, Garden State Discovery Museum, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, The …

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Creative Studio Will Help 'Exceptional' Children Express Themselves

Local organization receives $35K grant to expand programs in new space.

Participants in the Pathways for Exceptional Children programs will soon have a new space to let their creativity grow after the organization recently received a grant to purchase space for a creative studio. Pathways has the former Montville Township Board of Education offices in mind for the studio space, although nothing has been finalized yet. Founder Melinda Jennis said she thinks the studio should be open by the end of the month, at which point a grand opening will be held. Jennis said the Montville-based organization was awarded a $35,000 grant from the Kessler Foundation, which works to provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities. Pathways promotes inclusion of children of all abilities and ages through more than …

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Mayor Plans to 'Give It The Best' During Final Year on Committee

Tim Braden was named Montville Patch's Person of the Year.

Tim Braden will be serving his final year on the township committee in 2013, as he has said he does not plan to seek re-election. "Six years, for me, is the right number. Other people have their right numbers, but that is... 15 percent of my life," the 53-year-old mayor of Montville said. Braden was recommended by commenters to be named Montville Patch's Person of the Year for 2012. He moved to the township in 1973 after growing up in Lyndhurst and has one daughter, a Montville Township High School sophomore, currently in the school system. While Braden already knows he does not plan to continue to serve on the committee next year, he said he has been proud of the work he and his fellow committee members have been able to accomplish …

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Housing Partnership Director to Retire

Susan Zellman has led Morris County organization for 20 years.

Susan Zellman, founding executive director of the Housing Partnership for Morris County, has announced she will be retiring in March. Zellman, who has also been a Sussex County freeholder for the past 12 years, including serving as freeholder director for the past two, has led the organization for the past 20 years in continuing its mission to provide affordable housing opportunities to residents throughout the county. The Housing Partnership helps low-income families obtain home ownership and provides education programs and advice, as well as down payment assistance, foreclosure intervention and mortgage assistance, for people in need. Although the Partnership serves mostly Morris County, assistance is also available to residents in …

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Morris Habitat for Humanity Seeking Volunteers

Help needed with new Route 10 home.

10 Things to Do With Your Kids Over Holiday Break

Got bored kids? Here are some ideas to help keep your kids happy over winter break.

Here are 10 fun ways to keep kids from toddlers to teens entertained and off screens during the upcoming holiday break. TELL US: What do you plan on doing with your kids during winter break? Share in the comments below. 

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Ramapough Indian Talk Will be Hosted By Historical Society

Ed Lenik will give historical lecture and book talk.

The following was submitted by the Montville Township Historical Society. Have something you'd like to announce to the community? Upload it here. Ed Lenik, archaeologist, will talk about the Ramapough Indians and his new book on them at the next Montville Township Historic Society program on Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Montville Township Senior House. A book signing will also be held afterward.    Lenik received first place in the Kevin Hale Annual Publication Award from the League of Historical Societies of NJ for his latest book “Ramapough Mountain Indians: People, Places and Cultural Traditions.” Lenik will talk about the history and archaeology of the Ramapough Mountain Indians in discussing people, places, legends, stories and objects…

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New Year's Resolutions: How to Improve Montville in 2013

If you could make a New Year's resolution for Montville, what would it be?

More than 45 percent of Americans make a resolution every year, according to statisticbrain.com. Some people vow to live a healthier lifestyle, others promise to spend more time with family, and many say they will try to save money. As millions of Americans make resolutions to improve their lives, what could we do right here in Montville to make it an even better place to live? Should the township have more community gardens? Create more recreational opportunities? Would you like to see more events at the Montville Dog Park or more festivals like this year's San Gennaro Feast? What is on your Montville wish list? What is one thing you would improve in 2013? Tell us in the comment section below or blog about why you love living here!

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NJ Transit Offering Express Service to Mountain Creek

Riders can receive discounts on admission with a valid bus receipt.

Skiers and snowboarders can save some money when they hit the slopes with NJ Transit this winter. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 26 NJ Transit will provide direct transportation to Mountain Creek resort in Vernon. Buses are scheduled to pick up passengers at the Route 23 Transit Center at 8 a.m. and arrive at Mountain Creek at 9:12 a.m. The return trip will depart from Mountain Creek at 4:30 p.m. and return to the transit center at 5:40 p.m. Roundtrip tickets will cost $8.80 for adults and $4 for children 5 to 11 years old, senior citizens, and customers with disabilities. Express service on the route will operate daily from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. Beginning Saturday, Jan. 5 express service will operate on weekends and holidays through Sunday, …

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