ROXBURY, NJ – A virus attack on Roxbury municipal computers was not mentioned by township officials at a Tuesday council meeting and was only discussed after a resident probed for answers.

The matter was not brought up by the seven members of the council or by Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd. A brief colloquy took place during the meeting's public session when ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A virus infected a number of computers used by township employees in late April, but the intrusion did not appear to expose any confidential information, said the township manager.

The matter is likely to be discussed at tonight’s meeting of the Roxbury Mayor and Council, said Roxbury Councilman Fred Hall. He said he wants to know what measures the township was taking ...

ROXBURY, NJ - New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the start of the I-80 Bridges over Rockaway River replacement project in Roxbury, Jefferson, and Rockaway.

There are two separate bridges that are both in poor condition, one carrying I-80 eastbound traffic and the other carrying I-80 westbound traffic over the Rockaway River. I-80 has three lanes of ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Veteran Roxbury firefighter Lou Bizzari, recently honored by having a road named in his honor, will serve as grand marshal of this year’s Roxbury Memorial Day Parade, it was announced this week.

Bizzari was chosen by the Roxbury Memorial Day Parade Committee, which noted that the Ledgewood resident “has actively served for the past 70 years at Roxbury’s ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Two charity events at Horseshoe Lake on Sunday brought hundreds together for a sunny day of altruism and fun.

The 6th Annual Color Fun Run hosted by Roxbury Rotary Club and Roxbury High School’s Interact Club started the day, followed by Vet Fest NJ, a music and food truck festival that raised money to benefit homeless veterans.

This year’s recipients of ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The Kennedy School PTA embarked on a painting project over spring break led by Danielle Vytell-Mitschele, a PTA member and Montville teacher 

Students worked together to update artwork in the school and “kreate kindness” by painting inspirational quotes on wooden boards. The painted boards will be placed in strategic locations around the school to encourage ...

ROXBURY, NJ –The head coach of Roxbury High School’s boys lacrosse program today proudly cited the post-graduation success of three former players: Nick Snow, Eric D’Arminio and Michael Christiansen.

“Many previous graduates of the Roxbury boys lacrosse program had exceptional seasons for their respective programs,” said coach Chris Blough.

He pointed to Snow, ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The winning ways of the Roxbury High School girls lacrosse team were in full display today as the Gaels clobbered Cranford to advance in the NJSIAA first-round tournament.

Roxbury, seeded sixth, defeated the 11th-seeded Cranford 15-5 playing in damp and chilly weather at home in Succasunna. Roxbury was leading 11-0 after the first half.

The competition is likely to ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury Gaels Junior Lacrosse organization, along with some Roxbury High School lacrosse players, recently helped clean-up the community.

The organization worked with Kellie Anne Keyes from Roxbury Clean Communities to clean-up a portion of Emmans Road and Nalron Park on April 24. Roxbury Clean Communities is encouraging everyone to take pride in our town by helping to ...

DENVILLE, NJ - A threat made on social media prompted authorities to place Morris County School of Technology in Denville under lockdown early today. The threat was subsequently deemed to be "not credible" and nobody was harmed, authorities said.

Denville Police said the incident began at about 7:35 a.m. when they "received information reporting that an act of violence was ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury’s longest-serving firefighter, Lou Bizzari of Ledgewood, was bestowed today with the township’s highest honor: A special sign on the road where he lives with his wife, Rose.

The ceremony for Bizzari, 91, came on the 70th anniversary of his joining the Roxbury Fire Department as a 21-year-old from Port Morris. “I can’t believe this,” he ...

ROXBURY, NJ – As it did last year, the Roxbury Police Department this week used social media to send a message to Roxbury High School students attending the June 17 senior prom, urging them to "make good decisions."

Using its Facebook page, the department reminded prom-goers that its officers were once in their shoes and know all about the temptation to cut loose. It said ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The Kennedy School PTA embarked on a painting project over spring break led by Danielle Vytell-Mitschele, a PTA member and Montville teacher 

Students worked together to update artwork in the school and “kreate kindness” by painting inspirational quotes on wooden boards. The painted boards will be placed in strategic locations around the school to encourage ...

DENVILLE, NJ - The principal of a Denville middle school is facing charges including attempted sexual assault of a student, according to authorities.

The man, Paul Iantosca, 52, who is principal of Valleyview Middle School, was charged with one count of luring, one count of attempted sexual assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, said Morris County Prosecutor ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Six choirs from Roxbury High School won five first-place trophies and other awards last weekend during a competition in Pennsylvania.

Performing at the Heritage Festival in Hershey, Pa. were Roxbury Men’s Choir, Melodies, Vocal Jazz, Revelation, Chorale and Classic Sounds Honors under the direction of Patrick Hachey, Krista Sweer, and R. Daniel ...

ROXBURY, NJ - (Corrected version) Eight people will seek election in November to four seats on the Roxbury Township Council, according to campaign filings for the June primary.

Incumbent Republicans Richard Zoschak of Landing, Jaki Albrecht of Succasunna and Fred Hall of Succasunna are seeking re-election to 4-year terms. Their slogan will be "Regular Republican Organization."

The ...

ROXBURY, NJ – State Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco, (R-25) who represents Roxbury and also serves as Roxbury’s township attorney, kicked-off his re-election campaign this week at an event in Boonton, where he lives.

He was joined by another Boonton resident, Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon, who is also seeking re-election.

Bucco, 56, was first elected in 2009. He is the son of ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Saying it "kills" her to see older residents being mistreated, Morris County Freeholder Heather Darling on Saturday announced a candidacy to become the county Surrogate.

The Surrugate, a 5-year-long elected position, administers wills, estates, guardianships and trusts for Morris County residents. He or she also serves ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Hannah Bedel-Franklin, Matthew Grady and Ryan O'Toole were recently named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Spring 2019 semester.

The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher that semester.

Bedel-Franklin of Kenvil is majoring in Stage and Production Management and is a member of the Class of ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury High School senior Jennifer Motzer, a clarinetist, will study at Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) this summer with its Young Artists Wind Ensemble.

Motzer started playing the clarinet in fifth grade and she's been very involved in the music program over the years, including the marching band, jazz band and indoor percussion ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Eisenhower Middle School announces the students who have earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2018/2019 school year.

Students must have earned all A’s on their second marking period report card to qualify for high honor roll. Students must have a combination of A’s and B’s on their second marking period report card to ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Craft beer fans might be worried; five months have passed since they happily learned a former roller rink in Kenvil was being eyed for a microbrewery but the place shows no sign of activity.

Relax you ale authorities, malt maniacs and Kolsch cognoscente. A formal application for the project was submitted last month to the Roxbury Planning Board. Site plan ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury Police Chief Marc Palanchi this week will join a local financial advisor and a local cyber-security expert to tell the public how to “outsmart the scammers.”

Joining the chief in the presentation, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Roxbury Public Library, will be Succasunna-based Edward Jones Financial Advisor Bill Clinton and Roxbury Zoning Board ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Peak Performance Chiropractic is celebrating its first full year at the Roxbury Mall location in Succasunna!

The office is conveniently situated in the 15 Commerce building with its outside entrance facing Route 10 adjacent to Bank of America’s drive-through. The location, in the heart of commerce in Roxbury, is in a larger, freshly designed and renovated ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Craft beer fans might be worried; five months have passed since they happily learned a former roller rink in Kenvil was being eyed for a microbrewery but the place shows no sign of activity.

Relax you ale authorities, malt maniacs and Kolsch cognoscente. A formal application for the project was submitted last month to the Roxbury Planning Board. Site plan ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce details for the 13th Annual Taste of Roxbury. 

How would you like to eat a delicious variety of food served from more than a dozen local restaurants all at one location? Plus enjoy dessert from an extensive range of local places. You can even begin eating with dessert if you prefer, or keep alternating ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Someday, maybe they'll create a robot to do it, but for now members of the Roxbury High School Roxbotix robotics team used their arms and legs when they recently participated in their second Adopt-a-Road clean up of this year.

As part of the Roxbury Clean Communities program, the team members tackled Righter Road on May 9. Roxbotix adopted this section of road in Succasunna, ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury Gaels Junior Lacrosse organization, along with some Roxbury High School lacrosse players, recently helped clean-up the community.

The organization worked with Kellie Anne Keyes from Roxbury Clean Communities to clean-up a portion of Emmans Road and Nalron Park on April 24. Roxbury Clean Communities is encouraging everyone to take pride in our town by helping to ...

SUMMIT, NJ - For the second consecutive year, Overlook Medical Center has earned Practice Greenhealth’s highest honor, the Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award, as each of Atlantic Health System hospitals was recognized for their accomplishments in environmental sustainability.

Practice Greenhealth is a Reston, VA-based nonprofit membership organization founded on the ...

ROXBURY, NJ – More than 700 owners of docks and boathouses on Lake Hopatcong have purchased blue number signs designed to help during water emergencies. The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is urging more to do the same.

The signs, introduced in 2016, are part of a program called the Blue Signs Are For Emergencies (B-SAFE) Dock Numbering Program. Their numbers “are linked to each ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The owners of six buildings in Roxbury were honored this week for improving their structures while maintaining the old buildings' historic authenticity.

The honors were awarded by the Roxbury Township Historic Advisory Committee and presented at Tuesday’s meeting of the Roxbury Mayor and Council. The presentations took place after Roxbury Mayor Robert ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The township will spend up to $50,090 toward a proposed quarter-million-dollar restoration and stabilization of a piece of the former Morris Canal in Ledgewood if the bulk of the project is funded by state and county grants.

The township Mayor and Council voted last week to authorize the expenditure as Roxbury’s share of $250,450 that would be spent at the site of Morris ...

ROXBURY, NJ – As a young biochemist in the food industry, could Richard Cramond possibly have envisioned - when he settled in Ledgewood in 1964 with his wife Cynthia and their young children that his new neighborhood would inspire him to half a century of immersion in local history and volunteerism?

Probably not, but it did.

And on Feb. 27, Cramond was named Roxbury’s ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Veteran Roxbury firefighter Lou Bizzari, recently honored by having a road named in his honor, will serve as grand marshal of this year’s Roxbury Memorial Day Parade, it was announced this week.

Bizzari was chosen by the Roxbury Memorial Day Parade Committee, which noted that the Ledgewood resident “has actively served for the past 70 years at Roxbury’s ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Six choirs from Roxbury High School won five first-place trophies and other awards last weekend during a competition in Pennsylvania.

Performing at the Heritage Festival in Hershey, Pa. were Roxbury Men’s Choir, Melodies, Vocal Jazz, Revelation, Chorale and Classic Sounds Honors under the direction of Patrick Hachey, Krista Sweer, and R. Daniel ...

ROXBURY, NJ – For those who enjoy outdoors activities that help the less fortunate, Roxbury’s Horseshoe Lake Park will become an all-day mecca on Sunday.

The fresh-air altruism will begin at 9 a.m. with the annual Color Fun Run and will continue into the evening with the inaugural Vet Fest NJ concert for homeless veterans.

The Color Fun Run, organized by the Roxbury High School ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Parishioners of St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Succasunna are upset about the Diocese of Paterson’s decision to transfer the church’s popular pastor and some are talking about fighting the decision.

The plan to transfer the Rev. Marc Mancini was announced at last weekend’s masses, according to some St. Therese parishioners. They said Mancini had ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - In an addition intended to elevate the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion, Armond Kinsey has joined Atlantic Health System as Chief Diversity Officer. A leading healthcare system in New Jersey, Atlantic Health System operates five medical centers, a children’s hospital and over 400 sites of care.

In his ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Peak Performance Chiropractic is celebrating its first full year at the Roxbury Mall location in Succasunna!

The office is conveniently situated in the 15 Commerce building with its outside entrance facing Route 10 adjacent to Bank of America’s drive-through. The location, in the heart of commerce in Roxbury, is in a larger, freshly designed and renovated ...

One of Three Hospitals in NJ to Make National List

MORRISTOWN, NJ —Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center has again been named to Becker’s Healthcare’s list of 100 Great Hospitals in America. This is the medical center’s third year on the national list.

“We are incredibly proud to provide our community with strong clinical quality and positive ...

DENVILLE, NJ - The principal of a Denville middle school is facing charges including attempted sexual assault of a student, according to authorities.

The man, Paul Iantosca, 52, who is principal of Valleyview Middle School, was charged with one count of luring, one count of attempted sexual assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, said Morris County Prosecutor ...

DENVILLE, NJ - A threat made on social media prompted authorities to place Morris County School of Technology in Denville under lockdown early today. The threat was subsequently deemed to be "not credible" and nobody was harmed, authorities said.

Denville Police said the incident began at about 7:35 a.m. when they "received information reporting that an act of violence was ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Non-local traffic on Route 46 through Kenvil will be forced to take a 5-mile-long detour on an upcoming weekend as contractors improve a deteriorated railroad crossing, according to officials.

The detour will ban all but local traffic (motorists not needing to traverse the rail crossing) between Howard Boulevard in Ledgewood and Canfield Avenue in Mine Hill between 6 ...