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Madison Doctor Donates Bulletproof Vest To Chatham Police

By Ainsley Layland ocal doctor Carmen Romano, founder and director of the Madison Medical Sports Rehabilitation Center, donated a bulletproof vest to the Chatham Borough Police Force last month. According to an investigation by “The Washington Post,” 823 individuals have been shot and killed by police in 2016. As these incidents become more commonplace communities across the nation have mourned the loss of loved ones and have, on occasion, unjustly blamed their local law enforcement. “In the last year or so the police offers have been getting beat down and I really didn’t love that,” Romano said. “I wanted the surrounding areas to know that our guys on the force are supported.” Romano spoke with the police department, wanting to donate in a way that would help them most and discovered they had a need for an additional bulletproof vest. “It shows everyone that we the people can protect them,” Romano said. “He was super appreciative. Police officers have had a lot of backlash and don’t feel appreciated so the donation had a dual purpose: to show the officers they still have people here to support them and then also to set an example for the community.” Chief Philip J. Crosson, Jr., accepted the donation on behalf of the force. “This is just another example of the cooperative relationship that we share with the community and we are truly appreciative of the support that we receive every day,” Chatham PD’s Executive Administrative Assistant Kevin O’Shea told the Madison Eagle. “It is partnerships like this that remind us that we are all part of a community and that by working together, it only strengthens and supports the bonds to make the community safer and better for everyone.” As for America’s finest serving in neighboring towns Madison and Florham Park, Romano treated them to breakfast, lunch, or dinner – to cover all shifts and thereby include everyone serving on the force. “Every shift got a meal,” Romano said. “I wanted them to know they’re appreciated but I like to stay humble in what I’ve done. I wasn’t expecting for this to explode like it has. I hope the local police forces understand that there are folks out there that appreciate them and that this sparks

others to do the same. Not that everyone is against them, but we see all the stuff that’s out there – it’s gotten ugly especially on social media – so let’s do something nice.” Romano regularly treats members of the police force at the Madison Medical Sports Rehabilitation Center. “A lot of people don’t know that this type of center exists – it’s a 10,000 square-foot facility that treats officers for physicals and other things,” Romano said. “We are the hometown center and want to support those who protect us. Madison is that cozy, cultural town. We still have that culture and roots that I think are so important. It’s something I really value having in the lives of my kids.” Romano was born and raised in Madison where he currently resides with his wife and three children.

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Registration For CCM Winter and Spring Semesters Now Taking Place

egistration is now taking place at County College of Morris (CCM) for the Winter and Spring semesters. Students can register now until the first day class starts in each semester. By registering early, however, students have the best chance of obtaining the classes that best fit their schedules. The “Winterim” four-week courses run Dec. 14 – Jan. 14 and two-week courses run Jan. 3 – Jan. 14. Spring 16-week courses run Jan. 17 - May 8. All full-time, degree seeking students who want to register for the Spring Semestermust first meet with an academic advisor to have their advisement status cleared. Advisor clearance is not required for Winterim registration. Non-degree-seeking

Actor/Comedian To Perform Live At Synogogue

rooklyn’s-own Colin Quinn, a veteran of television, movies, and Broadway, will be live at Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston, on Sat., Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. For the firsttime ever, attendees can purchase tickets online at www.tbsnj.org/celebrity. Quinn has brought laughs to the big screen and the small screen, as well as the biggest stages. He has made generations laugh on television shows such as MTV’s Remote Control, Saturday Night Live, and Comedy Central’s Tough

students also do not need to meet with an academic advisor. Winterim and Spring Semester class schedules are available online through WebAdvisor at https://webadvisor.ccm.edu. WebAdvisor is frequently updated and offers the most up-to-date course information. In-person registration for the Spring Semester will be held in the Learning Resource Center (LRC), Room 121, on CCM’s Randolph campus Thur., Jan. 12, 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 13, noon - 4 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 14, 9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit the Records and Registration Office at 973-328-5220 or registrar@ccm.edu.

Crowd with Colin Quinn. And he’s also sold out the biggest stages on Broadway. Colin Quinn: The New York Story, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, premieres on Netflix this November and he’ll be seen next year in the new Adam Sandler film, Sandy Wexler. Tickets begin at $75 per person; ticket options that include preferred seat locations and the opportunity to meet Quinn at a private reception are also available. Tickets are pre-assigned according to the date payment is received and will not be

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he Museum of Early Trades & Crafts in Madison has planned a fun children’s events, Groundhog Prediction Party, for Wed., Feb. 1, 2017, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Cost is $5 per child. Register online. Join the education staff at METC to make a Groundhog Day prediction! Children will meet Phil, the favorite ground-

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Rotary Club Sets 2017 End Hunger Campaign

he Rotary Club of Madison held its kickoff for the 2017 End Hunger 3.6 Packaging Program on Thur. night, Nov. 3 at the Madison Area YMCA. Based on the resounding success of its first initiative this past March where 52,000 meals were packaged in under three hours

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distributed to the Bowery Mission in New York City, through the participation of the Bowery Rotary Club. The 52,000 meals packaged last year were valued at about $80,000. Madison Rotary managed to raise $15,000 including a $4,000 contribution from the Madison Rotary Foundation. To achieve the goal of 150,000 meals (at 30 cents per meal), the fund-raising goal, including financial and in-kind gifts, is $46,000. The more money raised, the more product can be purchased to achieve the goal of 15,000. This year’s effort has been expanded to all Rotary clubs in the district for financial and volunteer support. A total of 600 volunteers will be needed on the day of the event, 250 for each two hour shift. All donations are gratefully accepted. Checks made out to the Madison Rotary Foundation, P. O. Box 211, Madison, NJ 07940 or by visiting: www.madisonrotarynj.org. For information, contact Chairperson Ellsworth Havens at ellsworthhavens@icloud. com.

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As His Last Day in Madison Schools Gets Closer, Superintendent Reflects On Achievements By Ainsley Layland Madison School District Superintendent Michael Rossi is resigning and will begin working in his new role as Superintendent of Schools in Sussex County on Dec. 1. “For the past 12 years I’ve been superintendent – it just came about as a natural progression of the path I was on,” Rossi said. “I enjoy being able to work with everyone; you’re interacting with all the touch points of the learning community – parents, students, teaching staff, principals. I really enjoy the variety of people I interact with on a regular basis.” A native of Hackettstown, Rossi first began his career in education teaching at Randolph High School. He later worked as principal and superintendent before coming to Madison in 2011. “I would consider my greatest achieve-

ment here in Madison just the fact that we were able to continue to thrive in an era of unprecedented change and reform,” he said. “When I came to Madison it was right on the heel of the big recession in 2008. I came right at the tail end of that. In that period of time came enormous changes to the teacher evaluation process, common core was ushered in along with a whole new testing situation. We are also in the process of putting together a multi-million dollar renovation project.” Among his other achievements, Rossi started a kindergarten program his first year as superintendent in Madison and has seen it flourish during his time there. “The special memories I have of my time here happened when I saw people grow in their positions,” Rossi said. “We’ve seen a lot of individuals teaching

Rotary Club Kicks Off Annual Fundraiser

he Rotary Club of Madison has kicked off its annual 50/50 Fundraiser. In its 33rd year, this project accounts for the major portion of funds which will be distributed at the Club’s Annual Charitable Distribution Luncheon in May 2017. The 2016 Grants and Sponsorship Luncheon provided $45,000 to more than 45 local charities, non-profits and high school scholarships. Other fund-raising activities include the Taste of Madison, Bottle Hill Day sales of hot dogs and hamburgers and most recently the Community Shredding

Day. There are 600 tickets to be sold at a cost of $100 per ticket. If all tickets are sold, the prize money will be awarded in the following amounts: first prize: $20,000; second prize: $5,000; third prize: $3,000; fourth prize: $1,200; and fifth prize: $800. Winning tickets will be drawn on Thur., Dec. 8 at the Rotary Holiday Luncheon at noon at the YMCA. Tickets may be purchased through any Madison Rotarian. For further information, call 50/50 Committee Chair Andrew Boles at 973-377-2377.

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or the second year in a row The Madison Chamber of Commerce “Spooked Out” the downtown business district with family friendly scarecrows decorated by Chamber-member businesses and organizations. Local chamber members decorated chamber-supplied scarecrows themselves in their own way and with their own brands. The scarecrows are on display on the lampposts on Waverly Place and are visible from sidewalks so children, parents and shoppers can enjoy them up close. The Garden Club of Madison and the chamber once again partnered order to decorate downtown lampposts with Halloween scarecrows along with cornstalks. The scarecrows and other decorations were on display through Nov. 8, weather permitting. The Garden Club of Madison initiates and supports many community projects, both financially and through the volunteer work of their members. Their Civics Committee leads the clubs efforts in restoring and improving common spaces in Madison. “The Garden Club of Madison’s work is done with a true love and commitment for the improvement and quality of our community,” said Karen Giambra, the chamber’s executive director. “This was a fun project to partner in together. The businesses were very creative and did a great job. We hope everyone enjoys them.”

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