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The Mendham Messenger
May 2014
Mayor’s Update
Dear Resident and Business Owners,
Work on the 2014 budget is almost complete. As of
this writing, we plan to introduce the budget at the
April 21 Borough Council Meeting. After this meeting,
the public will be able to view the budget on the
Borough website prior to its planned adoption in
May. Key elements in this year’s budget include
improvements to the police department’s computer
technology and repair work to our roads which took a
pounding this past winter.
As work wraps up on the budget, the Borough’s
Personnel Sub-committee will begin employee
performance appraisals which are done each year.
The Recreation Department is again planning a
great summer for Mendham’s residents. Preparations
have begun for the launch of our 2014 Summer Day
Camp including the use of the Mendham Borough
Health and Racquet Club pool again this summer. The
club welcomed us last year after we decided to
discontinue using Brookside Beach as part of our
program and the pool turned out to be a big hit with
our campers. The Department is finalizing our
Summer Concert series at the Borough Park and plans
have also begun on this year’s Labor Day parade.
The Mayors Ad-Hoc Committee, which oversees the
WMRHS School District Restructuring Feasibility
Study, is now soliciting additional proposals because
one of the two firms that submitted proposals has
withdrawn. The committee felt it was critical to have a
choice when selecting this consultant. The end of April
was the deadline for new proposals and a decision on
consultants is expected during the month of May.
Please remember to honor those that have served in
our military on Memorial Day.
Shred old documents and recycle out-of-date
electronics at Mendham Borough Public Works at 37
Ironia Rd on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9 am to
1 pm. All documents are shredded securely on site.
Computer hard drives will be destroyed by Electronic
Recyclers International, Inc.® Service is free but
donations are appreciated. There is limited pick up
service for the disabled.
For additional information and/or to arrange pick
up contact Lisa Smith at 973-543-6535 or
[email protected] before May 6, 2014.
Don’t forget BALLOONS in JUNE
Congratulate your favorite
graduates of Mountain View’s
Class of 2014
Please visit www.mendhamboro.org for a
Balloons in June order form.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call Ginny
Higley at 973 543-0576 or Mary Sue Martin at 973 543-2345.
Sincerely,
Neil Henry
Mayor
Twin Boro Bears Football
Sign ups available now!! Registration is open until May 31 for all boys
entering grades K-8 in the Mendhams
and Chesters.
News from the
Mendham Borough Library
10 Hilltop Road
973 543-4152
Adult Education
www.mendhamboroughlibrary.org
Programs for Young People
Please come in or call to sign up for these programs.
Please come in or call to sign up for these programs.
Memory Loss, Dementia
& Alzheimer’s Disease
Step Into a Story
Celebrate Children’s Book Week
Wednesday, May 29 at 7 pm
May 12 to 17
Celebrate some literary classics in
honor of Children’s Book Week.
Twenty participating libraries in Morris County have
decorated library spaces based on special books; for
example you can visit the land of Dr. Seuss here at the
Mendham Borough Library or get lost in Alice’s
Wonderland at the Mendham Township Library. At
the Borough Library take part in a Seusstastic Scavenger
Hunt and win a special prize. Library visitors to the
Step into a Story events will also be entered into a
county-wide drawing for a Barnes & Noble gift card
One entry per library visited. For more details and a
complete list of participating libraries, please go to
www.florhamparklib.org/stepintoastory.
What are the most important things to know about
memory loss and what might it mean for you? This
program will discuss the different types of dementia,
their risk factors, obtaining a diagnosis, current research
and planning for the future. Lecturer Amy Matthews is
the Associate Director of Education and Training for the
Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter.
Downloading Free E-books
Wednesday May 21 at 10 am
Learn to download free e-books
to your iPad or Kindle using the
library’s subscription service with
Digital NJ.
Science Club
Wednesday Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 13 from 4:30-5:30 pm
for kids from 1st to 5th grade
Come explore the world of science through fun
experiments with instructor Sammy Rizzuto.
All classes will be held at 1 pm
and participants must register. For
Mendham Borough residents only.
Family Movie Night
May 7: iPad for Beginners
Please bring your iPad to learn what it can do.
Wednesday, May 21 at 6 pm
Join us to enjoy some fishy fun with
Disney’s Pixar’s classic Finding Nemo.
Snacks and drinks provided. Open to
all ages but parents must stay with their children.
May 14: iPad User Group NEW
Learn more about your iPad from other iPad users.
Discover tips and tricks, and talk about the apps you
find useful. Be sure to bring your iPad.
May 21: Free Apps for the iPad
Learn about the latest and greatest FREE
apps — you will need to know your Apple ID
password for this class.
New Childrens’ Program
Story Time for Toddlers
May 28: Learn Zinio– FREE Digital Magazines
Learn how to download free digital magazines for
your computer, tablet, e-reader or phone.
Thursdays at 10:30 am
Stories and crafts for our
readers in training.
for toddlers
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New Books & DVDs
Books
200 Skills Every Cook Must Have
A - Z of Baby Names
Afterburn Aftershock
American Romantic
Blossom Street Brides
Bridge of Scarlet Leaves
Carnal Curiosity
Cavendon Hall
Death On Blackheath
Scotland
The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises
Four Friends
Frog Music
George Washington’s Secret Six
High Crime Area
I Never Knew That About New York
Portugal
Barcelona City Guide
Italy
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Keep Quiet
Killer Physique
Italy
New England’s Best Trips
Missing You
NYPD Red 2
Outdoor Wood Projects
Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue
Power Play
Shadow Spell
Stone Cold
Talking to Ourselves
Tempting Fate
The Accident
The Cairo Affair
The Collector
The Traitor’s Wife
The Very Best Healing Foods
Warriors
Clara Paul
Patrick Hanks
Sylvia Day
Ward Just
Debbie Macomber
Kristina McMorris
Stuart Woods
Barbara T. Bradford
Anne Perry
Fodor’s Travel
Fodor’s Travel
Robyn Carr
Emma Donoghue
Brian Kilmeade
Joyce Carol Oates
Christopher Winn
Insight Guides
Insight Guides
Baedeker
Mary Higgins Clark
Lisa Scottoline
G. A. McKevett
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Harlan Coben
James Patterson
Steve Cory
Christia Brown
Danielle Steel
Nora Roberts
C. J. Box
Andres Neuman
Jane Green
Chris Pavone
Olen Steinhauer
Nora Roberts
Allison Pataki
Rachel Fontaine
Ted Bell
Large Type
Carnal Curiosity
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Missing You
Stuart Woods
Mary Higgins Clark
Harlan Coben
DVDs
Expected Release Date
4/8
4/8
4/15
5/13
5/14
5/20
August: Osage County
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Philomena
Her
The LEGO Movie
The Monuments Men
National EMS Week—May 18 to 24
The Fletcher Gallery at the Library
This year marks the 40th anniversary celebrating the
EMTs and paramedics who provide pre-hospital care
around our nation. The first weeklong celebration took
place in May 1974. EMS was still in its infancy then
and organized systems of care and the concept of EMTs
and paramedics were just developing.
This year’s theme is “EMS: Dedicated For Life.”
Take a moment to think about how you might show
your appreciation to the Mendham EMS volunteers write a kind note, bake and share some cookies, stop by
and help wash the rigs on a Sunday morning, or think
about volunteering your time in some capacity.
EMS is there 24-7, 365 days a year. They are a
critical part of our community’s safety net. While many
people think there is a lot of drama in working as an
EMT, the everyday calls often have the most impact on
us. It’s the call we get for the elderly person who lives
alone and falls in the kitchen or the person down the
street who can’t regulate his blood sugar that define our
roles most. At its heart, EMS work is really about
making a difference in our community.
Help us beautify the gallery this spring and summer.
The Fletcher Galley is looking for local artists who are
interested in exhibiting their work. The Gallery is open
starting in June. Please contact Marcy Blumers at
[email protected] if you are
interested in exhibiting.
We are also hoping to refresh the furnishings in the
Gallery and are looking for a donation of a new table and
eight office chairs. If your office is redecorating, or if you
know one that is, please contact Director Jan Perrier for
more information.
Hilltop Church Consignment Sale
Saturday, May 31 from 9 am - 3 pm
Please register early as we are only offering space for
50. To register, all consignors must email
leeballard82@ gmail.com. All electronic devices
offered for sale must be in working order and clothing
should be clean and seasonal. We cannot accept
books. For more information email Lee or call Marilyn
Willet at 973-543-2092.
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May 2014
Mendham Borough
2 West Main St.
Phoenix House
Mendham, NJ 07945
Presort Standard
US Postage Paid
Whitehouse Sta.
NJ 08889
Permit No. 35
Borough Calendar for May 2014
Mendham Borough Historical Society
Curbside Bulk Pickup - Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
Recycle - Thursdays, May 1, 15 & 29
Borough Council Meetings - at the Garabrant Center,
7 pm on Monday, May 5 and 19
Board of Adjustment - at the Garabrant Center,
7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6
Planning Board Meeting - at the Garabrant Center,
8 pm on Monday, May 12
Recreation Meeting - at the Phoenix House,
7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 14
Historic Preservation Commission - at the Phoenix
House, 7:30 pm on Monday, May 19
Tuesday, May 27 at 7:45 pm
at the Garabrant Center
Borough Offices, the Department of Public Works &
the Mendham Borough Library will be closed on
Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.
Wednesday, May 14 at 10 am
MASH Community Room
Linda Barth will present the program “A History of
Inventing in NJ: From Thomas Edison to the Ice Cream
Cone.” Most people are familiar with Edison and
Menlo Park but many other inventions came from the
Garden State. Barth’s program will explore
groundbreaking, useful and even silly inventions and
their NJ roots. Ms. Barth is Executive Director, League
of Historical Societies of NJ. She is the author of six
books and a contributor to the Encyclopedia of NJ.
Learn about Medicare & Medicaid
You may be eligible for free and reduced cost
preventative benefits through Medicare Part B. Come
learn more about the Medicare Part D Low Income
Subsidy and the Medicare Savings Program. This talk
is being presented by the Skylands RSVP & Volunteer
Resource Center of NORWESCAP.
www.mendhamnj.org
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