Home Construction Fees Could Be Waived Due to Sandy

Montville Township Committee will consider refunding fees paid for storm-related construction inspection.

The Montville Township Committee will consider refunding residents who paid inspection fees for construction on storm-related damage to their properties Tuesday night. Committee members will discuss introducing an ordinance that, if adopted, would also allow residents to complete construction work without having to pay the township for inspection until Jan. 13. "Should anyone need to get permits because of storm-related damages, we'll waive those fees," Township Administrator Victor Canning said earlier this month. Committeeman Scott Gallopo clarified the intent of the ordinance at the Nov. 13 meeting. "The waiver is for permits to fix damages from the storm and not for somebody remodeling their bathroom," he said. According to the drafted…

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Fitness Center Raising Money for Sandy Victims

Mogavero's Fitness Innovations hosting fundraiser Sunday.

Sandy 'Wreaked Havoc' on 65 Percent of NJ, Poll Says

One in five residents said they felt forced out of their homes by the storm.

Superstorm Sandy made an impact on approximately two-thirds of the state, according to results from a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Tuesday. An even higher percentage (94 percent) of the 1,228 polled New Jersey residents reported that they lost power at some point during or after the storm. About 65 percent of those polled said they remained without power for at least five days.  "Two-thirds of New Jersey residents were affected when Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on the Garden State three weeks ago," a press release about the poll said. Approximately one in five residents said they were forced out of their homes by the storm, with about 6 percent of residents telling pollsters they were still not able to permanently return. "We already …

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Sandy Teaches Twp. How to Respond to Future Storms

Montville officials begin devising communication plan for weather events while resident volunteers to help.

After having been through two tropical storms in two years, Montville officials have an idea of what is needed to continue to improve the township's response to large-scale weather events. Suggestions made by the public were gathered and taken into consideration beginning with a special meeting on Nov. 10. Some of the ideas offered that day have already been put into action, as Township Administrator Victor Canning told the township committee on Nov. 13 that he has looked into one issue already where Sprint customers were unable to receive Nixle alerts on their phones. Of the suggestions offered, many residents had said they wished the township communicated better after the storm. Resident Anjana Kapur took time away from celebrating …

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Bus Stuffed With Sandy Donations After Girl Scout Drive

Junior Girl Scout troop gathers items for victims of superstorm.

Montville Junior Girl Scout Troop 1053's second Stuff the Bus Sandy donation drive held Saturday was a huge success. Jessica Skelton, founder of Stuff the Bus, came out to meet the girls, collect and load the donations on the bus and inspire the troop. The girls collected, carried, sorted and loaded all the donations on to the bus with the help of Skelton and her crew. Information provided by Montville Junior Girl Scout Troop 1053. Have something you would like to announce to the community? Upload it here.

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Jersey Rock Bands Event Will Benefit Hurricane Sandy Aid Efforts

The 'Unite 2 Revive' fundraiser will feature seven NJ bands at Jersey's Sports Bar in Neptune on Sunday, Nov. 18

A day-long event featuring food, drink and popular New Jersey rock bands on Sunday will raise funds for Red Cross efforts to meet the needs of those victimized by Hurricane Sandy.  The "Unite 2 Revive" will be held at Jersey’s Sports Bar, located at 116 Third Ave. in Neptune, from noon to 7 p.m. The fundraising event is being presented by Stars that Shine Entertainment, LLC, TOURPAX, and Synergy Event Planners. The restaurant will be serving food and drink specials during the event and sponsors include Patch sites throughout New Jersey. Guests are welcome to attend throughout the day to enjoy music from local bands including: The Eddie Testa Band, Guy Smiley, Rome, Undercover, Kindred, Marc Ribler & friends and Nobs Overdrive. Special …

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9:05 pm on Friday, November 16, 2012

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Coffee Comforting to Many After Sandy Swept Montville

Pine Brook Dunkin Donuts had record sales as owner welcomed those seeking warmth.

The Pine Brook Dunkin Donuts typically sees a steady stream of customers as the only coffee and donut chain store of its kind in Montville.  But in the days immediately following Superstorm Sandy, the store, located at 36 Route 46, became somewhat of a shelter for those seeking refuge from homes without power and looking for a place to plug in. Franchisee and Owner Nita Panchal said in the three days immediately following the storm's landfall on Oct. 29, the store recorded four times the amount of sales than in an average week. The line of customers wrapped around the building, which also houses a mattress store and pizza restaurant. Inside, some customers sat for hours working on laptops after Panchal said power strips were plugged in to …

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After Husband's Death, Neighbors Help Woman Weather Storm

From bringing hot meals to waiting hours in line to get gas for their neighbor's generator, the LoGrassos made an impact on those around them after Superstorm Sandy.

For days, and in most cases, weeks, without power, Superstorm Sandy tested the patience of many area residents. But it also joined neighbors together, helping each other through the challenges that not only the storm, but its aftermath, brought.  This was particularly true for a group of neighbors who live on Brook Valley Road, where the borders of Kinnelon and Montville meet. Winding, thin roads lined by trees lead to the Kinnelon home of Edie Gaetjens, whose husband, Larry, died the day Sandy made landfall in New Jersey. Larry Gaetjens turned 84 on Oct. 29 and died that afternoon from a heart attack while he was outside just hours before the storm came. "He was just an awesome guy. It's just a great loss," next-door neighbor Donna Marie …

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Montville Brush Limitations Expanded for Post-Sandy Collection

Residents can contact Department of Public Works to schedule pickup of large items.

Superstorm Sandy was no ordinary storm and, as such, produced some larger than normal brush items. Montville Township is making accomodations to help residents dispose of the large items and has agreed to pick them up, with Section 1 scheduled for Monday and Section 2 scheduled on Tuesday. Typically, brush must be bundled so that each bundle can be handled by just one person, with branches not exceeding 4 inches in diameter, according to township code. Maximum bundle size is ordinarily limited to 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet in length and should not weigh more than 50 lbs. But with the exceptions the township is making because of the storm, residents will be able to place larger brush items to the curb for collection. "We ask that you reduce…

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