Community Life

MONTVILLE, NJ – Even though large gatherings cannot occur, the Montville Township VFW Post 5481 was not going to let Memorial Day go by unmarked. Members gathered outside the post on Thursday to commemorate the day.

Post Commander Ken Hanzl said that Memorial Day is designed to honor all veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Color guard members Dominick ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – In a very special ceremony, every year members of Montville’s Veterans of Foreign War Post 5481 travel to each cemetery in Montville and, assisted by students from Lazar Middle School, exchange the American flags at each veteran’s gravesite.

But with Montville schools being closed due to the COVID-19 crisis and the mostly senior citizen standing of ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Girl Scout Troop 80492 is pleased to announce five of its members have earned scouting’s highest honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Giovanna Angiolini, Toniann Bednarz, Marissa Bordonaro, Jacqueline MacStudy and Rebecca Sherman each created and executed an individual project that reflects their commitment to service and their passion for ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – Due to the unprecedented restrictions and social distancing guidelines in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Montville Township 4th of July Organization has made the decision to cancel this year’s Montville Township 4th of July celebration that was to take place on June 25-27, 2020.

The Montville Township 4th of July Organization is not supported by tax ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee had a moment of silence at their April 28 meeting for five notable residents who died recently.

Ralph Daniels, 86, was a dedicated and active member of Montville’s VFW Post 5481, Mayor Frank Cooney said. He was a Korean War veteran. He died on April 17.

Daniels was past commander of Hasbrouck Heights Post 4591, ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – With beautiful weather forecasted, township officials would like to remind residents that although the rate of new COVID cases in New Jersey seems to have slowed in recent days, transmission is still occurring, and the number of new cases here in Montville continues to rise. Therefore, residents are requested to please continue efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – When kids have birthday parties, they usually have a few friends over or go to the movies or mini golfing. But during the Coronavirus pandemic, new ways to celebrate are emerging. TAPinto Montville talked to a couple of families to find out how their children’s recent birthdays were celebrated and what the kids thought of the changes.

Jordyn Bilenski turned 10 ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – When a 90-year-old Montville resident and Army veteran had his birthday during these times of social distancing, township residents knew that such a milestone had to be applauded and celebrated in a special way.

Bob Cottrell celebrated his birthday on April 11 in the way that has become the norm for the past month or so due to safety measures for his advanced age – ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee met March 10 and honored the 15 township Girl Scouts who achieved their Silver Awards.

As detailed in this article – 15 Montville Girl Scouts Attain Silver Award – the girls, from troops 94559 and 94916, carried out projects regarding animals, refugees and recycling – some in teams and some solo. Their achievement ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – The veterans of Montville Township VFW Post 5481 wanted to ask residents to fly the flag to show unity in the face of uncertain and frightening times, Post Commander Ken Hanzl said.

The post's 87 members, who are still mourning the recent loss of one of their comrades to the COVID-19 virus, will be flying the American flag to show support for one another during the ...