Monday, May 20, 2013
Also, free classes on photography and getting organized, and a look at Montville Township's sidewalk maintenance law.
Superintendent's Recommendation: A class rank task force for Montville schools has made a "very strong recommendation to eliminate class rank" and Superintendent Dr. Paul Fried expects to make his recommendation on the subject at the Board of Education's Tuesday meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. in the municipal building. Fried also plans to discuss administrative hiring and district music goals, according to the meeting agenda. School Projects: An update from the district business administrator on the installation of the synthetic turf field at Montville Township High School and the district's summer construction projects also is on the Board of Education meeting agenda. Organize Your Garage, Basement & Attic: Professional …
Monday, May 13, 2013
A look at the week ahead in Montville Township.
Township Committe: Montville's governing body is scheduled to meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the municipal building. Morris County Tournament: Montville Township High School's softball team is scheduled to face Whippany Park for the county title at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Peterson Field in Rockaway. Last week's game was canceled after heavy rains affected the infield. 'A Chorus Line': The musical makes its Barn Theatre debut as the finale to the Barn's 85th Anniversary season. Directed by Jay Mills, with musical direction by Jack Bender and choreography by Desirée Caro, evening performances run May 17, 25, 31, June 1, 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.; matinee performances run May 18, 19, 26 and June 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24 (senior/student tickets are $22 on …
Monday, May 6, 2013
A look at the week ahead in Montville Township.
Board of Education: Montville's school board is scheduled to meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Montville Township High School. The superintendent is expected to discuss future Hilldale School Principal Jill Cisneros in his report. A vote on the district's technology plan and presentations honoring student award winners also are on the agenda. HaZamir North Jersey Performs in Montville: HaZamir North Jersey, the International Jewish High School Choir, is delighted to perform for Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Reunification Day, at Pine Brook Jewish Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
HaZamir gives Jewish teens a high level choral experience in a Jewish environment. The local HaZamir chapter is led by Cantor Joel Caplan.
The concert is free and the entire …
Monday, April 29, 2013
A look at the week ahead in Montville Township.
Chamber Golf Outing: Montville Township business leaders will have a chance to network on the golf course and over dinner during the Montville Chamber of Commerce's 21st Annual Golf and Tournament Outing on Monday at the Rockaway River Country Club. Hip-Hop Workshop: A $20 hip-hop dance class is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday at the Athletic Arts Dance Academy at ONE Human Performance fitness and training center. Township Committe: Montville's governing body is scheduled to meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the municipal building. Townwide Garage Sale Registration: Montville Township's 13th Annual Townwide Garage Sale, sponsored by the Women's Club and the township, is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain …
Monday, April 22, 2013
A look at the week ahead in Montville Township.
Board of Education: The school board is scheduled to meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at William Mason Elementary School. Candidates Debate: The Montville Tea Party is sponsoring a debate for local Montville Candidates at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Montville Senior Center. Arbor Day: Montville Township's 10th Annual Arbor Day and Tree City USA 2013 celebration is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Hilldale Elementary School. The celebration is open to all township residents. New Salon: Roosters Men's Grooming Center, in the shopping center at 440 Main Road, is scheduled have a grand opening celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Township committee will also meet.
The Montville Township Recreation Department will host its annual Earth Day Cleanup this year on Saturday from 9 a.m. until about 11 a.m. Pre-registration was required but Saturday's event will have volunteers teaming up in groups to rid Montville streets, streams and walkways of litter. Teams will gather before the cleanup for refreshments at 8 a.m. at the Montville Township Municipal Building. The Montville Township Committee will be meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the municipal building on Changebridge Road. At the last township committee meeting (on April 2), the administration introduced the 2013 municipal budget and discussion could continue at this week's meeting. Under the introduced budget, taxes on the average Montville home …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Library to host how-to gardening program.
A task force formed to study class rank and its effect on district students and their college admission process will share its recommendations with the Montville Township Board of Education during Tuesday's meeting. Studying class rank was one of the school district's goals for the school year and the task force was formed to take a closer look at what the district could do to improve the class rank experience for students. Last year, a similar task force was formed for the district to evaluate the effectiveness of its homework procedures. That task force presented its recommendations in a similar meeting fashion and at a later meeting, the board voted to implement several of the changes recommended, including teachers not giving homework …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Also, high school will celebrate Spirit Week.
During the Montville Township Committee meeting this week, committee members are expected to resume discussion on the 2013 municipal budget. Budget planning has been underway for months and at the last township committee meeting on March 12, Township Administrator Victor Canning presented two options, one of which would bring the tax increase to 3.87 percent but utilize $275,000 from the Water Utility fund balance. "We've reached pretty much the wall and there's not much room to move," Canning told the committee before recommending this option and explaining that taking money from the utility fund balance is common practice elsewhere in New Jersey. But committee members were not entirely in favor of pulling $275,000 from the utility fund, …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Schools off on spring break and township committee will not meet.
The Pine Brook Jewish Center will host a community seder for the second night of Passover on Tuesday at 6 p.m. This wil be the first community seder hosted by the Center. "Just as the Passover story is the commemoration of an adventure, the PBJC is exploring something new," the organization wrote in a flier for the event. Tickets are $50 for adult members; $60 for adult non-members and $25 for children 5-13. Reservations can be made here. The Montville Rotary Club will host its monthly meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at IHOP in Boonton.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Environmental Commission will also meet.
The Montville Township Recreation Department will host its annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Montville Community Park Turf field at 130 Changebridge Road. The hunt is geared toward kids from pre-K through third grade. The Egg Hunt is open to Montville residents only and will have plastic eggs scattered throughout the field, some with special prizes marked on notes inside. Also during the event there will be a petting zoo, balloon-sculptor and face-painter. The kids will be broken down into age groups for the egg hunt. Parents will not be allowed to participate in the egg hunt for their kids and baskets will not be provided. The Montville Township Board of Education will host its final presentation on the 2013-14 school …
Terry Boudreau
1:43 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A notice went out and the girls softball game was rescheduled to 6 pm!! more ›