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Mountain Lakes, NJ

These Are Morris County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show These Are Morris County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show
These Are Morris County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show Some of the area's best public elementary schools are right here in Morris County, according to fresh rankings from Niche.com that highlight top-performing schools across the nation.  While Niche ranks schools nationwide, Daily Voice is diving deeper into what makes the area a standout for quality education. Niche’s rankings draw on a comprehensive analysis of academic performance and student life, combining U.S. Department of Education data with test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of Niche users. The meticulous process identifies the schools that excel in academic rig…
These Are New Jersey's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released These Are New Jersey's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are New Jersey's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released Niche has released brand-new rankings running down the best public middle schools in America. The first New Jersey school to crack the list was Alpine Middle School at No. 65, while The Davidson Academy in Reno, NV was ranked No. 1. ALSO SEE: These NJ Public High Schools Were Named Among Best In America Daily Voice broke Niche's rankings down even further to find the top public middle schools in New Jersey. They are: 10. L.C. Johnson Summit Middle School, Summit 9. Briarcliff Middle School, Mountain Lakes 8. Thomas R Grover Middle School, West Windsor 7. Sea Girt Elementary School, …
Investment Banking Frat VP From NJ Found Dead On College Campus Was 'Team Player' Investment Banking Frat VP From NJ Found Dead On College Campus Was 'Team Player'
Investment Banking Frat VP From NJ Found Dead On College Campus Was 'Team Player' Services have been finalized for Christian Samay, a New Jersey native, who died while attending Bucknell University on Saturday, March 30 at 22 years old, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Samay, a political science major, was active in the Phi Gama Delta fraternity where he was elected vice president and treasurer his junior year, according to his obituary on the Norma Dean Funeral Home website. In the summers, he worked as an investment banker, his obit says.  Growing up in Mountain Lakes, Christian played lacrosse and soccer: "He was the consummate team player, a loya…
NJ College Student Dies On Bucknell University Campus NJ College Student Dies On Bucknell University Campus
NJ College Student Dies On Bucknell University Campus A Pennsylvania college student from New Jersey was found dead on campus over the weekend, according to officials and recent news reports. Christian Samay (Class of 2024) died on Saturday, March 30 at Bucknell University, according to the school's president, John C. Bravman. "This is an unspeakable loss for the Bucknell community, and our hearts go out Christian’s family and friends," Bravman said.  Samay's death is not believed to have been linked to the active shooter hoax coordinated out of Virginia. While authorities did not say where in New Jersey Samay is from, a LinkedIn p…
Man Busted For Morris County Bank Robbery: Prosecutor Man Busted For Morris County Bank Robbery: Prosecutor
Man Busted For Morris County Bank Robbery: Prosecutor A 46-year-old Cresskill resident was arrested and charged on Saturday, March 9, with robbing a bank in Mountain Lakes last November, authorities said. On Friday, Nov. 17 at 11:15 a.m. police responded to a report of a bank robbery at the PNC Bank at 425 Boulevard, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mountain Lakes Police Chief Shawn Bennett said.  Tony Winst entered the bank and demanded money and fled the bank with $1,000. No weapon was displayed or threatened, authorities said. Winst was arrested by federal authorities in New Yo…
These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow
These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow New Jersey residents are digging out of this week's snow storm — the worst of the season so far. According to the National Weather Service, the storm left 15 inches in the northern-most part of the state, canceling schools across the region. Here are the towns who got the most snow in the Tuesday, Feb. 13 storm, according to the National Weather Service. BERGEN River Vale: 9.8 inches Franklin Lakes: 9.1 Waldwick: 9.0 Bergenfield: 8.1 Mahwah: 8.0 Fair Lawn: 7.0 Lyndhurst: 6.5 HUDSON Harrison: 5.5 East Newark: 5.0 SW Hoboken: 4.8 MORRIS Green Pond/Randolph: 11.5 Denville: 10.2 Kinnelon…
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28 These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28 The first winter storm of the season is causing a change in plans for New Jersey schools on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Some districts have delayed openings while others are closed completely. Here's a list of which school are closed or delayed for Tuesday, Feb. 28. Check your school/district's website for details. Bedminster: 10: 50 a.m. start Bellville: Delayed Bergen County Tech: Closed Bergenfield: 2-hour delay Bernards: 2-hour delay Bloomfield: Delay Bloomingdale: Closed Bogota: Delayed Butler: Closed Cliffside Park: 10 a.m. start Clifton: Delayed Closter: Delayed Cresskill: Delayed Demarest: …
VIDEO: Fire Crews Kick Down Door To Reach Smoky Blaze Ravaging Morris County Basement VIDEO: Fire Crews Kick Down Door To Reach Smoky Blaze Ravaging Morris County Basement
Video: Fire Crews Kick Down Door To Reach Smoky Blaze Ravaging Morris County Basement The action-packed moment when several Morris County firefighters kicked down a doorway — hoses in hand — to reach and begin extinguishing a smoky basement blaze was captured in a video clip from the department's "helmet cam." The Boonton Fire Department responded to the report of smoke coming from a Mountain Lakes home around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, the squad said. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a fire in the basement and with heavy smoke billowing from the garage and the ‘D’ side of the home, the department said. Crews immediately went to work, kicking down the basement door to ga…
These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, Website Says Three New Jersey school districts have been ranked among the 50 best in America. Millburn came in at No. 29, Northern Valley Regional is ranked No. 33 and Princeton came in at No. 43 on Niche.com's latest rankings. Those three districts topped the list for 2023 Best School Districts in New Jersey, released Tuesday, Sept. 27. Here are the top 20 best districts in the state, according to Niche (scroll for a link to the complete list): Millburn Pubic Schools Northern Valley Regional HS District Princeton Public Schools West Windsor-Polainsboro Regional Schools Ridgewood Public Schools Tenafl…
GOTCHA! Saddle River Officers Nab Trio Of Teens Who Fled Burglary Attempt In Stolen SUV GOTCHA! Saddle River Officers Nab Trio Of Teens Who Fled Burglary Attempt In Stolen SUV
Gotcha! Saddle River Officers Nab Trio Of Teens Who Fled Burglary Attempt In Stolen SUV Police in Saddle River nabbed a trio of car thieves -- one of them 18, the others 15 -- moments after they tried breaking into a million-dollar-home, authorities said. Officers responding to a burglary-in-progress call on Bayberry Drive this past Tuesday morning spotted a parked Cadillac Escalade that had been reported stolen a short time earlier from a burglarized home in Mountain Lakes, Police Chief Jason Cosgriff said. Seeing them, the driver hit the gas. The officers pursued the SUV into Allendale and Waldwick before breaking off the pursuit at Route 17 out of concerns for civilian saf…
Police Seek ID For Man Attempting To Burglarize Morris County Business Police Seek ID For Man Attempting To Burglarize Morris County Business
Police Seek ID For Man Attempting To Burglarize Morris County Business Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say tried to break into a Morris County business and caused damage to another commercial property. The man pictured above is wanted for questioning in an attempted commercial burglary and criminal mischief/property damage incident in Mountain Lakes, local police said on Wednesday, August 10. The incident occurred just before 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, police said. The man was seen wearing a “New York Yankees” t-shirt and red gym shorts and was carrying a backpack, according to police. Anyone with information …
4 Nabbed After Crashing Stolen Car During High-Speed Police Chase In Morris County 4 Nabbed After Crashing Stolen Car During High-Speed Police Chase In Morris County
4 Nabbed After Crashing Stolen Car During High-Speed Police Chase In Morris County Four suspects were arrested after they allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle during a high-speed police chase across several Morris County highways. Officers patrolling the border of Mountain Lakes and Boonton attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle before the driver sped off around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, Mountain Lakes Police said. Officers worked with Boonton Police to locate and pursue the vehicle, which was determined to be stolen. Boonton officers successfully used tire deflation devices to slow down the driver, though the pursuit lasted from Route 287 onto Route 80 and 280, where…
Victim Hospitalized Following Fiery 2-Car Crash In Morris County (PHOTOS) Victim Hospitalized Following Fiery 2-Car Crash In Morris County (PHOTOS)
Victim Hospitalized Following Fiery 2-Car Crash In Morris County (Photos) A trapped victim was extricated and rushed to a nearby hospital following a fiery two-car crash in Morris County, authorities said. The Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to the crash — which was initially reported as a car fire — at the intersection of Boulevard and Route 46 around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, the squad said. Upon arrival, the department confirmed a two-car crash with entrapment and worked quickly to rescue the trapped victim. The victim was then rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries, the department said. The scene was cleared in…
Bad-Driving Bandit Arrested By Paramus Police After Smashing Up Stolen Jeep Bad-Driving Bandit Arrested By Paramus Police After Smashing Up Stolen Jeep
Bad-Driving Bandit Arrested By Paramus Police After Smashing Up Stolen Jeep The driver of a stolen Jeep hit a median, a curb, some bushes and a tree before Paramus police took him into custody, authorities said. And they weren't even chasing him when he crashed. Officer Nicholas Tanelli tried to stop the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee as it sped down southbound Route 17 shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. A computer check showed it had been stolen out of Mountain Lakes. The driver turned off the Jeep’s lights, then hit a median on westbound Route 4 and kept going, Ehrenberg said. Tanelli immediately terminated the pursuit un…
3-Car Crash Causes Fluid Leak On Route 46 3-Car Crash Causes Fluid Leak On Route 46
3-Car Crash Causes Fluid Leak On Route 46 A three-car crash caused a fluid leak on Route 46 Tuesday morning, authorities said. The vehicles collided and began leaking fluid near Route 46 and Boulevard in Mountain Lakes just after 7:35 a.m., the local volunteer fire department said. Crew members worked to absorb the leaking fluids and requested a towing company to the scene, which was cleared in about 25 minutes. “Thankfully no injuries or entrapment were reported,” the department said. The investigation was being handled by the Mountain Lakes Police Department. Additional details were not released. On February 1st at 7:36 A…
Grand Jury: Police Justified Shooting Fleeing Driver Who Pointed Gun On NJ Highway Intersection Grand Jury: Police Justified Shooting Fleeing Driver Who Pointed Gun On NJ Highway Intersection
Grand Jury: Police Justified Shooting Fleeing Driver Who Pointed Gun On NJ Highway Intersection UPDATE: Police were justified in shooting a fleeing motorist when he pointed a gun at them at a convergence of highways in Wayne, a state grand jury has found. Bradley G. Pullman, 48, of Queens is seen on dashcam video pointing the gun out of his Lexus sedan following a high-speed chase that ended at the “spaghetti bowl” intersection of Route 46, 23 and 80 near the Willowbrook Mall. The video was among the evidence reviewed by the grand jury, along with witness testimony, reports and autopsy results, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. Grand jury reviews are mandated …
Police Justified Shooting Fleeing Ex-Dutchess Resident Who Pointed Gun On  Highway Intersection Police Justified Shooting Fleeing Ex-Dutchess Resident Who Pointed Gun On  Highway Intersection
Police Justified Shooting Fleeing Ex-Dutchess Resident Who Pointed Gun On Highway Intersection Police were justified in shooting a fleeing former Dutchess County resident when he pointed a gun at them at a convergence of highways in New Jersey, a  grand jury has found. Bradley G. Pullman, age 48, of Queens is seen on dashcam video pointing the gun out of his Lexus sedan following a high-speed chase that ended at the “spaghetti bowl” intersection of Route 46, 23, and 80 near the Willowbrook Mall. The video was among the evidence reviewed by the grand jury, along with witness testimony, reports, and autopsy results, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. Grand j…
Grand Jury: Police Justified Shooting Fleeing Driver Who Pointed Gun On NJ Highway Intersection Grand Jury: Police Justified Shooting Fleeing Driver Who Pointed Gun On NJ Highway Intersection
Grand Jury: Police Justified Shooting Fleeing Driver Who Pointed Gun On NJ Highway Intersection UPDATE: Police were justified in shooting a fleeing motorist when he pointed a gun at them at a convergence of highways in Wayne, a state grand jury has found. Bradley G. Pullman, 48, of Queens is seen on dashcam video pointing the gun out of his Lexus sedan following a high-speed chase that ended at the “spaghetti bowl” intersection of Route 46, 23 and 80 near the Willowbrook Mall. The video was among the evidence reviewed by the grand jury, along with witness testimony, reports and autopsy results, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. Grand jury reviews are mandated p…
SUV Struck During Crash Slams Into Morris County Home SUV Struck During Crash Slams Into Morris County Home
SUV Struck During Crash Slams Into Morris County Home A car crashed into a parked SUV and caused it to slam into a Morris County home Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Emergency crews responding to the crash near Morris Avenue and Crane Road in Mountain Lakes found the SUV pushed into the home’s garage just after 3:20 p.m., the local volunteer fire department said. Further investigation found that a moving vehicle had hit the parked vehicle and pushed it forward into the garage, the department said. No injuries were reported, though an ambulance was called to the scene as a precautionary measure. The scene was cleared within about 40 min…
How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals By Town In New Jersey How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals By Town In New Jersey
How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals By Town In New Jersey New Jerseyans on Friday woke up to several inches of snow on the ground in the first major storm for some and second for others this week. Most of the state got somewhere between four and six inches, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in Sussex County got the last amount of snow, average between 1.8 and 3 inches. The most amount of snow seems to have landed in parts of Bergen and Gloucester counties: 6 to 7.3 inches. Here are the averages across New Jersey from north to south, according to the National Weather Service's legend: Newton: 3 inches Lake Hopatcong: 3.6 Jefferson…
Hackensack Man Struck By Car Outside Saddle Brook Supermarket Settles Suit For $1.28 Million Hackensack Man Struck By Car Outside Saddle Brook Supermarket Settles Suit For $1.28 Million
Hackensack Man Struck By Car Outside Saddle Brook Supermarket Settles Suit For $1.28 Million UPDATE: A Hackensack man who suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was hit by a car in a supermarket parking lot in Saddle Brook reportedly received a $1.275 million settlement from a lawsuit. Richard Kunzweiler was 75 when he was struck by a car driven by a 66-year-old Fair Lawn man outside the Acme in Saddle Brook on Aug. 16, 2018, records show. Besides the traumatic brain injury, Kunzweiler suffered a C7 vertebral fracture, a ligament tear, a spinal cord injury and bulging discs and several broken bones, a suit filed in Superior Court in Hackensack claims. He had surgery that requir…
Morris County House Fire Reported By Neighbor ‘Could Have Quickly Grown Worse,’ Crews Say Morris County House Fire Reported By Neighbor ‘Could Have Quickly Grown Worse,’ Crews Say
Morris County House Fire Reported By Neighbor ‘Could Have Quickly Grown Worse,’ Crews Say A Morris County house fire “could have quickly grown worse” if it hadn’t been for the vigilant neighbor who reported the Tuesday morning blaze, authorities said. The blaze broke out at a home on Cobb Road in Mountain Lakes around 7:30 a.m., the local volunteer fire department said. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy smoke billowing from all floors of the home and quickly stretched two hose lines through the front door. The fire had started in an appliance in the kitchen and had begun to spread across the cabinetry, the department said. The smoldering appliance was quickly removed an…
Officers Rescue Baby Fox Trapped In Morris County Resident’s Backyard Netting Officers Rescue Baby Fox Trapped In Morris County Resident’s Backyard Netting
Officers Rescue Baby Fox Trapped In Morris County Resident’s Backyard Netting Animal control officers were quick to free a baby fox that got tangled in the netting of a Morris County resident’s backyard. The Mountain Lakes resident contacted officers after seeing that the fox had gotten stuck, News12 New Jersey reported Tuesday. With the help of two Mountain Lakes police officers and animal control, the fox was untangled and quickly released.
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Morris County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Morris County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Morris County Mother's Day is coming up — have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of breakfast and brunch spots in Morris County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. The Committed Pig, 28 W. Park Pl., Morristown View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Committed Pig (@thecommittedpig) Hapgoods, 44 Middle Rd., Mountain Lakes South+Pine American Eat…
Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area
Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Federal authorities announced charges Monday against an accused Libyan terrorist on the 32nd anniversary of the Flight 103 bombing over Scotland that killed 270 people. Abu Agila Mohammad Masud is charged with terrorism-related crimes in the 1988 bombing over the village of Lockerbie that killed 190 Americans in all, Attorney General William Barr said Monday. The victims in modern-day history’s worst attack on Americans before 9/11 included 33 New Jerseyans and 61 New York State residents, as well as 11 from Massachusetts, nine from Pennsylvania and five from Connecticut (see list below). …
Police: Dozens Of Bogus Unemployment Claims Filed In Morris County Police: Dozens Of Bogus Unemployment Claims Filed In Morris County
Police: Dozens Of Bogus Unemployment Claims Filed In Morris County Police departments across Morris County say they have been flooded with fraudulent claims for unemployment insurance in recent months. At least 15 residents in Randolph reported having bogus claims filed in their name in October, according to Police Lt. William Harzula. "Residents became alerted to the scams by notification from their employers and/or letters received from the New Jersey Department of Labor advising them that their claims were received," said Harzula. Meanwhile, at least two instances of fraudulent unemployment claims have been reported in Mountain Lakes — one vi…
Morris, Union County Used Car Dealer Pays $105,000 To Settle 'Lemon Law' Violations, State Says Morris, Union County Used Car Dealer Pays $105,000 To Settle 'Lemon Law' Violations, State Says
Morris, Union County Used Car Dealer Pays $105,000 To Settle 'Lemon Law' Violations, State Says A used car dealer with locations in Morris and Union counties is paying $105,000 to resolve alleged violations of state consumer protection laws, authorities said. State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said Auto Holding Inc. was cited for: misrepresenting the condition of its used motor vehicles, telling at least one customer that vehicles were serviced and/or inspected prior to sale, when that was not the case; failing to disclose prior damage and rental history when such information was known or should have been known by the dealership; misrepresenting the prior history and use of its …
KNOW HIM? Police Seek Help Identifying Morris County Yard Sign Thief KNOW HIM? Police Seek Help Identifying Morris County Yard Sign Thief
Know HIM? Police Seek Help Identifying Morris County Yard Sign Thief Police in Morris County are seeking help identifying a man accused of stealing yard signs in Mountain Lakes last week. The man pictured above was caught on surveillance footage and is accused of stealing signs in the area of Morris Avenue just after 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, police said. Last week, police in Denville were trying to identify a woman captured on surveillance footage stealing pro-police signs from several front yards. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Mountain Lakes Police Department at (973) 334-1413. Calls can stay anonymous.
Beloved Morris County Mom Tracy Grady Tovo Dies Beloved Morris County Mom Tracy Grady Tovo Dies
Beloved Morris County Mom Tracy Grady Tovo Dies The Morris County community is mourning the death of a 53-year-old mother and Mountain Lakes YMCA employee. Tracy Grady Tovo died at home surrounded by family on Saturday, Aug. 8, her obituary says. Tracy graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 1985 before marrying Shawn Grady and having two sons, Ryan and Connor, her obituary says. Two years after Shawn's tragic death in 2003, she married Robert Tovo  Tracy enjoyed helping others accomplish their health goals and lived an active lifestyle, her obituary says. Tracy’s Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Aug. 12 at St. Ma…
Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ
Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in New Jersey. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.  Princeton came in at No. 1, with Princeton Junction following at No. 2. Upper Montclair was listed as the third best place to live in New Jersey, and is described as a family-friendly area with plenty of parks and great schools. Here are other top places to live in New Jersey. 4: Ridgewood 5: Mountain Lakes 6: Princeton Meadows 7. Springdale 8. Monmouth Junction 9.Westfield 10. New Prov…
Boonton Porch Fire Spreads To Nearby Home, 1 Hospitalized With Burns Boonton Porch Fire Spreads To Nearby Home, 1 Hospitalized With Burns
Boonton Porch Fire Spreads To Nearby Home, 1 Hospitalized With Burns One person was hospitalized with minor burns in a house fire that brought firefighters from several departments to the scene in Boonton Friday night, reports say. The blaze broke out on the back porch of a home on the 200 block of William Street and spread to the roof of another around 10:15 p.m., firefighters said. The fire had reached three alarms in nearly 30 minutes. The victim, an occupant, was Boonton Kiwanis Ambulance for treatment, firefighters said. The injury was reportedly minor. Firefighters from Parsippany, Denville, Montville, Pine Brook, Morris Plains, Mountain Lakes and Roc…