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Local Mom/Finance Wiz Seeks Seat On Town Council

By Cheryl Conway

In her first run for public office, Baramdai “Alicia” Sharma of Hackettstown brings a slew of ideas and experience in finance, budgeting, communications and leadership.

Sharma, 49, is one of four Democrats vying to fill four seats on the Mt. Olive Twp. Council in the upcoming Nov. 2 general election. They face four Republican incumbents whose terms expire at the end of this year. 

As a member of the Mt. Olive Democrats for the past year and community volunteer for clean ups, food drives and township’s 150th celebration committee, Sharma decided she wants to play a greater role in helping the community.

“Having a seat on Town Council means I would be involved in the decision-making process and be the voice of the people,” says Sharma, who has lived in the Woodfield community in Mt. Olive for the past seven years, with her husband and two daughters.

“When I saw the post on Facebook by the Mount Olive Democrats asking for candidates I felt like this was something I had to do,” says Sharma. “This was the path I needed take if I wanted to have a bigger impact in helping others.

“In my country of birth, Guyana, South America, my husband was the politician and I was there supporting him but I never saw myself running for office,” Sharma admits. “I was never good at speaking in public. I grew up very shy but I am always working in the background getting things done. I always say “I am a doer, not a talker” so I got involved in church and partnered with them on social programs. I consider myself a life-long volunteer, passionate about helping others, and giving a voice to those who don’t have one.”

Mt. Olive Becomes Home

Sharma says the top-notch schools and small-town feel attracted her family to settle in Mt. Olive, where she has become involved as a volunteer in the community and church. 

“The school system was the main reason I moved here but I’ve grown to love Mt. Olive,” says Sharma. “I like the small-town feel and have great neighbors. I love the Woodfield community for its diversity and quiet charms. Neighbors help each other and for me that is important. For example, my neighbor on the right would mow the lawns every week- which my husband loves because he doesn’t have to- and my neighbor on the left would come over with his snow blower and help clear our driveway.

“I love that Mt. Olive is safe, clean and we have great parks, trails and open spaces,” she says. “I love my church (Mountaintop), Pastor Matt Jones, and Youth Pastor Cody is great with the kids.”

She and her husband, Edmund Khanoo, who works as CFO of Norwescap, Inc., have two daughters: Nicole is a junior at MOHS; and Nafeeza is freshman at Rutgers University.

Sharma has become an active volunteer in Mt. Olive in various ways. 

She serves on the Mt. Olive Twp. Sesquicentennial Committee to ring in the township’s 150th year anniversary.

“I volunteered for many town events such as MO carnival, pirates and fairies, Sesquicentennial bash, Oktoberfest, etc.,” she says. “I volunteer for roads and parks clean-ups. I also volunteer at one of our local farms to help harvest potatoes. I support our local food pantry through the Democrats’ monthly food drive.

With cultural diversity important to Sharma, she is taking strides for improvement.

“Earlier this year, I was one of the founding members of the Cultural Alliance of Mount Olive (CAMO),” she says. “Although this started out as a Democrats event, our desire is to inspire and unite residents regardless of political affiliation. The aim was to fill a social void in the township and to address residents longing for cultural events that would bring a sense of community. This is a great way to unite the community while promoting local talents, and educate the residents about the various cultural backgrounds in Mt. Olive.

“I would like to see more cultural programs in Mt. Olive,” she says. “I would love to have a cultural day event. I also plan to partner with our town’s recreation department on this venture.”

Sharma has also volunteered in various ways with MO Democrats.

“I volunteer for events such as the Link Road clean-up, writing /sending post cards to tenants inviting them to online zoom meeting regarding tenants’ rights during COVID,” she says. “I also went out and distributed door hangers to residents, inviting them to Zoom meeting regarding information on COVID-19 virus. I support the monthly food drive and attend monthly meetings.

“I participated in the MCDC Woman caucus fundraiser for Christine Clarke; and other women candidates,” she adds. 

From her volunteering, Sharma sees how she can help improve the township. By serving on the council, Sharma wants to help people, influence change, promote equality, share a new and fresh perspective and help preserve the township.

Sharma lays out her reasons for running for town council below: 

For the people – “I want to serve because I would like to be the voice of so many who feel like they don’t have a say,” says Sharma. “I’ve walked almost all over Mt. Olive during this past summer and many residents are unaware of what town council does or what is going on in the township. I would like to change that; I am a strong believer of community engagement. I believe that residents should be given ample opportunities to be involved in local government. After all, they are paying their taxes so it’s only fair that they know and have a say in, how that money is being utilized.”

To influence change – “Being part of the 150-planning committee has taught me so much about our township and how it has evolved over the years,” says Sharma. “I believe the township has much to offer, we just need leaders who are capable of bringing out its full potential. I care about this community and I would like to see Mt. Olive grow and prosper and be around for another 150 years to come. One way to do that is to get involved and be part of the decision-making body, which I am doing.”

Equal representation – “I believe that Town Council should be a representation of our diverse community (every voice is heard),” she says. “I would like to see a balance on the council, currently there is only one female council member despite our town’s 1:1 male to female ratio. We need more women in our local government.

In addition, although local government is non-partisan, it would be good for the town to have a mix of Democrats, and Republicans on the council as opposed to an all-Republican council. Mt. Olive has plenty Democrats, almost as many as Republicans, and they deserve to have a seat at the table.

New and fresh perspective – “As someone who is new, that is a good thing because new people bring new ideas and fresh perspectives that others may have overlooked because they’ve been in the role for so long,” says Sharma.

Preservation /Sustainability – “Over the years I’ve seen some growth in our township but I am concerned about our economic sustainability and slow progress,” says Sharma. “It seems like the surrounding townships are moving full steam ahead while we are playing catch-up. We need leaders who are proactive and forward-thinking to ensure continuous and successful growth. I’ve led many projects and process improvement over my 30 years of professional experience so I am ready to meet the challenges head on and lead M.O. into the future.”

Profession/ Education

With a bachelor’s and master’s in accounting, Sharma has dedicated more than three decades working in accounting in Guyana, Canada and the United States.   

She is currently the assistant controller for a private school K-12; and has worked in financial services, insurance, manufacturing, distribution, retail, pharmaceutical and education.

“My motto is “work smarter not harder,” says Sharma. “I believe in efficiency and am always looking for ways to make my job more efficient.

As a team leader, Sharma says “I am a strategic thinker and am good at focusing on particular tasks. I also pride myself on my ability to think big and outside of the box.”

What experience or skills do you bring to the council? 

“I have a very strong background in accounting and finance with more than 30 years’ experience working with businesses,” says Sharma. “Over those years I’ve gained valuable skills that I will bring to town council such as budgeting and forecasting, communication, planning, leadership, and management.

“Of the skills listed above, I believe communication is the most important skill you need,” she says. “As a council person interacting with others you should have the ability to hear and understand their needs and concerns. You should also be able to articulate your thoughts in a professional way so that it is clearly understood, and you should have the ability to engage in respectful and productive discussion with openness to changing one’s opinion.

“As an accountant, I have a strong understanding of budgeting and fiscal policies,” she says. “I will be able to ask monetary questions and dig into the budget in ways others might not be able to because I am looking at things from the lenses of an accountant. I can use that skill to ensure that our residents’ tax dollars are being spent wisely. 

“I am a team player and work well with everyone,” she continues. “I understand the need for collaboration and compromise. I also understand that there will be times when you have to agree to disagree and move forward.

“I have very strong work ethics,” says Sharma. “My motto is “work smarter, not harder” so I am always looking for efficiencies in doing things. Time is money, so creating innovative ways to save time ultimately saves money in the long term. I believe technology can be used to make life easier, and help us work smarter.

“On a personal level, I had to overcome many obstacles and financial challenges on my life’s journey which led to many of my community involvements,” she adds. “I believe representatives do some of their most important work outside of Town Hall, working alongside residents and neighbors. As a life-long volunteer I am always willing to roll up my sleeves and help. I am a hands-on approach kind of person.”

What are your criticisms, if any, of the current MO Council? 

“I believe that the town council has done a good job, but over time they have become complacent and are satisfied with the status quo,” says Sharma.

“They need to stop saying, ‘it cannot be done, we have tried, it’s not our job, it’s not the town’s road,’” she says. “It’s true, they’re not all powerful; we have a strong-mayor system, but there are frequent council meeting absences, committees that don’t meet frequently enough, and a lack of intense effort.  This isn’t everyone on the council, but it seems a persistent issue.

Town council should seek feedback from the community before making decisions especially big issues such as legalizing of marijuana or new construction (Wawa). Residents I’ve talked to over the summer feel left out of the process. The current channels of communication use are not inclusive of all residents. In addition, notices should be sent out way in advance to give residents time to review and comment. Decisions should not be rushed.

“MO council should be transparent – for example, boasting about not raising the tax levy but fail to mention the $25 million debt,” notes Sharma. “The tax levy is kept low because of the increase in tax base due to the new residential and commercial developments. Between 2017 and 2020 as per the user-friendly budget, residential and commercial property increased by 189 and 220 respectively while Mt. Olive land parcel decreased by 219. Some contexts to why tax levy kept low would be beneficial rather than just taking credit.

“I see such great potential for Mt. Olive, we just need leaders who have the vision to tap into and release that potential,” says Sharma. “I believe our team of Gayles-Spaldo-Sharma & Bernstein can do that. We will be proactive, not reactive, we will put in the time and effort to plan strategically, and we will not be satisfied with the status quo.”

How do you think your service on the council can improve these criticisms?  

“Working with businesses (for-profit) for a long time teaches you that you have to plan strategically,” says Sharma. “You have to have a goal; for businesses it’s the bottom line (profits); for Mt. Olive, its economic sustainability, fiscal responsibility (stable taxes) and community engagement.

“I will not settle for status quo, I will work tirelessly with the mayor, the town administration, council members, businesses, committees and residents to develop a plan to generate alternative revenue and pay down our debt,” says Sharma.

“I will be transparent and accountable when making decisions for the town by having a forum where the residents can have a say in the development of Mt. Olive,” says Sharma.

“I will ensure that there are multiple channels of communication when disseminating information to residents, ie. township Facebook, township website, and a dedicated council Facebook. As a council member I would push for a regular summary of council business, a clear explanation of the ordinance which are relevant, more accessibility to the council financial disclosures, and other means of being open and transparent as a local government.

What are the most concerning issues? 

“What concerns me as a resident is the lack of community engagement, road maintenance, lack of programs/events for people of color, property taxes (rising school tax), and broad-band network services,” says Sharma.

“Many residents I’ve spoken to over the past four months share similar concerns to mine and more, but taxes and road maintenance were the top two,” she adds. “In addition, some residents feel marginalized because they live in neighborhood that don’t get as much attention as others. Roads, water, flooding, and internet services are some other concerns.”

What are your ideas to help alleviate or improve some of those issues? 

“Everyone should be treated equally and fairly,” says Sharma. “ALL roads should be properly and regularly maintained. This calls for proper planning and budgeting on behalf of the township. For state owned roads, we can work with NJDOT to get regular maintenance, this may be a bit more challenging but we need to try nevertheless.

“Look into other internet service providers to see what can be done to offer residents more choices especially the residents in the Budd Lake area,” says Sharma. “I heard from many residents who complain about the lack of competition of internet service providers.

“Work with our recreation departments and local groups to implement programs and activities that would be inclusive of our diverse background and culture,” she says. “I would love to have a cultural day in Mt. Olive where each cultural background would be showcased and celebrated.

“I would like to propose a resident portal; a few townships have this,” she suggests. “It’s a great way to keep residents informed in addition to conducting township business,” such as paying their taxes, buy stickers, dog or cat license.

“Mt. Olive has the second highest general tax rate in Morris County as of 2020,” says Sharma. “Right now, the mayor and council is doing a balancing act to stabilize taxes by using funds from new developments and debt (Bonds/Notes). To help, we have to look at alternative ways to generate revenue because we can only have so much development without sacrificing the small-town feel. That is why it is so important to help small businesses, support buy local, revitalize the Budd Lake Beach, fill the empty store fronts, and make Mt. Olive the go to place for shopping, restaurants, recreation, business, the arts, etc. “

What is your platform? 

Economic development (sustainability):

“I believe that Mt. Olive can become the “go-to” place for fine dining, shopping, businesses, the arts, and so much more,” says Sharma. “But to do this we need leaders with vision. I believe I am such a leader, with my 30 years of working for businesses I already have the skills to plan strategically to ensure success. I believe if we conduct a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threat analysis that would be a great starting point to develop our community. Based on the findings of the SWOT I will collaborate with business owners / local entrepreneurs/EDC, Chamber of Commerce, to come up with a plan to meet the needs of our community while generating revenue for the town. Bottom line - residents should not have to go regularly outside of M.O. for dining/ entertainment, shopping, outdoor activities, etc.”

Community engagement:

“Over the years we’ve see the lack of participation from the community,” she says. “Many residents I’ve talked to while canvassing does not know what is happening in the town. I believe one reason for that is the lack of information coming out of town hall and a lack of visibility by town council members in the community. Currently decisions are made without sufficient public input, discussion or feedback. When developing the long-range master plan for our town, residents should be involved! If elected, I would be visible in the community by having regular town halls in various parts of the township or having a “come meet your town council representative” day. I believe it’s very important that residents have a voice in the decisions affecting their lives. I strongly believe in community involvement and volunteering, as representatives we do some of our best work outside of town hall, working along residents, and building community.”

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

“As our community is becoming more diverse I believe it’s important that our local government reflects this diversity,” says Sharma. “As an immigrant, a woman and a person of color I understand the importance of having programs/events and policies that are fair and inclusive to all. I will listen to every resident no matter their race, age, ability, political affiliation, religion, gender identity, sexuality or economic status. Whether you live in an apartment complex or a homeowner, whether you are from Budd Lake, Flanders or Hackettstown part of Mt. Olive. I will listen to you because I value compromise. All voices matter. After all, we can only be united when we respect and celebrate what makes each of us unique.”

Do you have any slogans or a meaningful mantra? 

“Do it afraid,” says Sharma. She explains, “don’t be afraid to do something just because you’re scared of what people are going to say about you. People will judge you no matter what.”

Why should residents vote for Baramdai Sharma for MO Council? 

“A vote for me is a vote for a candidate who is proactive, forward-thinking, visible and strategic,” says Sharma.

“A vote for me is a vote for economic sustainability, fiscal responsibility, transparency, equity and diversity, and most importantly community engagement!

“When you vote for me, you can rest assured that you will have a voice at town hall,” she continues. “I will be accessible, accountable and transparent in my decision-making process, through town halls or virtual meetings. I will strive to be an active listener because YOU matter! I will treat everyone with dignity and respect, even when we agree to disagree. I will try my best to represent the values, beliefs, and needs of the community while serving in your best interest. I will strive for a balance on view on policies.  I will value the environment while understanding the need for a strong local economy.

“I promise to stay informed on key issues and to gain insights and knowledge on all aspects of government,” says Sharma. “I will be fiscally responsible without sacrificing township services. I will promote and support programs that celebrate our diversity-arts, culture, town events.”

The current council is made up of Republicans and mostly men. If you are elected as the sole Democrat, how would you handle being from the minority gender and political party? 

“At the heart of what we do as elected officials is the people we serve; our gender identity or political affiliation should not matter,” says Sharma. “What matters is serving in the best interest of the community. That means having an open mind, the willingness to learn, and to see things from another person’s perspective. Sometimes compromising is necessary for the greater good. I pride myself in building good relationships with everyone I work with and that’s what I will do on council. I think it’s important to have a thick skin and not take everything personally, instead work hard and let the achievements speak for you.”

Is there anything you would like to add? 

“I would like to encourage everyone to vote,” concludes Sharma. “Whether it’s by mail, early voting (October 23-31) or on November 2. It is your right as a U.S. citizen to vote, so exercise your right. Franklin D. Roosevelt said “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote, except the American people themselves, and the only way they could do this is by not voting.”

So, go vote and remember to vote for GAYLES-SPALDO-SHARMA & BERNSTEIN!”


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MOHS GEA hosts a successful fundraiser with Das’ Creamery in Budd Lake last year on April 22. Rachel

New Club At MOHS Promotes Gender Equality   

By Cheryl Conway

Photo caption above: MOHS GEA hosts a successful fundraiser with Das’ Creamery in Budd Lake last year on April 22. Rachel Watkins, center, with Jenna Alessandrini, right.


Students at Mt. Olive High School are raising greater awareness to gender equality through a new program they started this past year.

Sophomores Jenna Alessandrini and Rachel Watkins have started a club called The Gender Equality Advocates. They founded the group in January 2021 and already have more than 60 active members.

Their purpose is to promote equal opportunities for all, no matter the gender, while expanding opportunities to females to improve their confidence, discuss gender equality issues and empower women.

“The mission of the Gender Equality Advocates is to educate ourselves and other young people about gender equality,” explains Alessandrini. “We seek to raise awareness and funds for various women’s organizations.  We will work to create a unified environment between all genders, give girls the confidence to be themselves despite the gender stereotype and provide the ability to reflect on gender-based challenges.

“Basically, we want to advocate for gender equality and expand opportunities for women in our school community,” says Alessandrini.
GEA Is Born

Alessandrini and Watkins realized back in middle school that their gender does matter.

“We were always feminists, and in middle school we had made that clear to each other and our friends,” explains Alessandrini. “We were always taking the feminist side of an argument, and we joked that we should start a club for gender equality. The summer before our freshman year, 2020, we decided that we would actually try to start a club in our school and we’re so glad that we did.”

Their idea grew from other women who became role models to them.

“We were inspired by other young women we saw making change in their communities,” says Alessandrini. “We wanted to do something in our own school to start discussions about gender and to make a difference.”

To get their idea started, they sought some guidance with school officials.

“In order to begin, we first went through Mrs. Nelson, the secretary to our principal,” says Watkins. “We had a professional discussion with her and she gave us the necessary information for starting a club. We then gave a formal presentation to our principal, Mr. Moore, explaining our vision for the club. We were approved by Mr. Moore in January of last year.”

Explains Alessandrini: “We don’t really have a mantra, but we stand for equality and equal opportunities available to all, regardless of gender.”

Even with COVID preventing students and clubs to meet last school year, the GEA founders spread the word about their club and have attracted quite a few. The club is closed to just Mt. Olive High School students, no matter their gender.

“We have about 65 members,” says Alessandrini. “We encourage people of all genders to join our club.”
Meetings, Speakers, Fundraisers

“We have general meetings once a month, and special events with guest speakers about every other month,” says Watkins. “Our meetings take place in our advisor’s classroom.”  Its club advisor is Lori Witt.

The MOHS GEA has a meeting planned with entrepreneur and businesswoman Tara Wilson in October, says Alessandrini.

“We’re also planning a bake sale and an item drive for a local women’s shelter very soon,” Alessandrini adds. We are in the process of planning even more exciting events too!”

Adds Watkins: “We plan guest speaker meetings, service projects, and community outreach projects as well. Events are held periodically, usually occurring every month to every other month.” 

Finding guest speakers has been their greatest challenge to date.
“Currently, the hardest part of running the club has been finding guest speakers,” says Watkins. “We reach out to a bunch of people, and the challenging part is not hearing back from a majority of the people we contact.” 

Other than that, positive vibes have resulted.

“I’ve loved working with Rachel and Mrs. Witt to found this club,” says Alessandrini. “It has been so much fun getting to start GEA and to be a part of something that I hope will really make a difference in our community. It has been great giving students a place to come together to discuss gender equality and to work together to empower women.”

Both founders are no stranger to being involved in their school and community.

“I am involved in many other clubs, and an officer for Model UN as well,” says Alessandrini. “I’m on the Golf Team and involved with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. I’m a part of the New Jersey chapter of St. Jude Leadership Society as well.”

Watkins is a member of several clubs in the school, as well as the soccer and golf teams, she says.

“I am also involved in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church,” continues Watkins. “I am also a Girl Scout and currently working towards the highest award in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. I was also recently accepted into the 1000 Girls 1000 Futures mentorship program at the New York Academy of Sciences.” 

As far as the MOHS GEA, any student from MOHS is invited to join: “Anyone who wants to make a difference in gender equality should join our club,” says Alessandrini. “We will have lots of interactive events this year where club members can get involved with our community to improve the status of women.”

For more information, go to: https://sites.google.com/motsd.org/the-gender-equality-advocates/home

Stop Passing School Busses Or Face Penalties

By Cheryl Conway

The Mt. Olive School District is going through the process of attaining a state contract to fund the installation of cameras on all busses in the district.

School officials have been considering grant options for some time as incidents of drivers illegally passing busses have been piling up. MOSD hopes to install cameras on all 70 school busses to ensure the safety of passengers. 

The number of convictions in court of drivers ignoring school bus laws are passing 100 in Mt. Olive. Cameras can help as they catch law breakers in action.  

“They are very effective,” says Mt. Olive Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Zywicki, about cameras on busses. “There’s a lot of people passing school busses! Stop doing that! That’s really dangerous.”

Zywicki says the school district has been talking about placing cameras on busses since last year and started a pilot program with four cameras on four busses.

“It went extremely well,” Zywicki says about the pilot program. Back in August, there were 52 convictions in court from drivers who were ticketed after passing busses.

Each state has different laws concerning when it is legal or illegal to pass a stopped school bus. In New Jersey, a motorist must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. State law also requires a motorist to stop at least 25 feet away if on a two-lane road or multi-lane highway.

The law also states that a motorist should not depend on the flashing lights if driving behind a bus as they could be malfunctioning. To play it safe, “when a school bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching the bus must stop their vehicles at least 25 feet away,” according to Drive-Safely.Net. “A motorist should only proceed after the bus signals have been turned off and even then, he/she must watch for children or persons who have developmental disabilities.”

At the last BOE meeting held Monday, Oct. 11, BOE member Liz Ouimet asks “is there a trend” as to when the passing of school busses occurs.

School officials agreed that there is not a specific time of day nor year for incidences to occur. They happen at morning stops and afternoon stops and almost every day, all school year.

More occurrences take place at Wolfe Rd., Rt. 46, Village Green apartments, Oakwood Village apartments.

Other School News

Chester M. Stephens Elementary School renovations have been underway since the summer.

According to BOE member John Kehmna, CMS renovations are still ongoing with a punch list of items nearing completion. It is still waiting on new lockers and says the delay has to do with the supply chain.

The new ceiling was expected to be completed by Oct. 15.

BOE member Anthony Strillacci, recently visited the four elementary schools, and is pleased with the results.  

“They are immaculately clean,” he says at the Sept. 27 BOE meeting.

“That school looked terrific,” Strillacci says about CMS, reminding all how it was built in 1967, had an addition in 1970, and nodules put on in the 1990s. “It’s well done. The front is so airy and open, lighted.

“The kids are doing great, grounds look good; we should be very proud,” says Strillacci.

Sidewalk Plan/Employee Covid Testing Enroute

By Cheryl Conway


Mt. Olive may be getting more sidewalks so students and pedestrians can walk more safely in town.

The Mt. Olive Twp. Council approved a resolution at its last council meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 12,  requesting state funds for safer routes. The township is applying to the New Jersey Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Program.

If granted, residents that utilize corridors between Tinc Rd. School and Mt. Olive High School, along Flanders-Drakestown Rd. connecting McCain Crt. and Corey Rd., will have a safer route if walking or riding a bicycle.

“Congratulations administration with moving forward with creation of the sidewalk plan,” says Council Vice President Alex Roman who led the council meeting.

Preliminary costs for the grant is $365K.

Mt. Olive Twp. Business Administrator Andrew Tatarenko explains that 100 percent of construction costs of these sidewalks will be covered by the grant. Engineering costs will not be covered.

There is a chance that the grant may only receive partial funding, says Tatarenko, and if that is the case then he will have to return to the council to approve spending from its general capital funding.

The Safe Routes to School Project “will help to continue to improve promotion and encouragement of pedestrian and by cycle access and safety for school children and township residents,” the resolution states.

“Maintenance once constructed will be assumed by Mt. Olive Twp.,” as stated in the resolution, except by property owners’ sidewalks and crosswalks on state and county highways.

COVID Testing of Employees

During the Old Business portion of the meeting, Roman asked Tatarenko for direction as to when township employees will need to be tested for COVID.

Tatarenko explains that the Employee Vaccination Mandate for testing individuals for COVID 19 will begin this Monday, Oct. 18.

He also says there will be an ongoing survey to reveal accurate numbers of those employees needing testing.

There has been some debate among township officials at previous meetings disagreeing on whether the township should mandate employees to be either vaccinated for COVID 19 or undergo weekly testing.

Mt. Olive Twp. Mayor Rob Greenbaum took the lead on this issue and mandated that all township employees be tested for COVID 19 each week. Roman has been vocally opposed to the mandate. 

Mt. Olive students Recognized For AP Success

The pandemic didn’t slow down Mt. Olive High School’s best and brightest.

Mt. Olive High School students were recognized last month for their success in Advanced Placement Exams. Each student was called up during the Monday, Sept. 27, Board of Education meeting held at Mt. Olive Middle School in Budd Lake.

Data recently released by the College Board shows that the high school’s students are continuing to enroll and pass Advanced Placement exams in near-record numbers. A total of 758 AP exams were completed by students in 2021, a number that is almost 80% higher than it was just six years ago in 2016. In comparison, only 85 AP exams were administered in 2004.

In 2021, 107 students were also named AP Scholars for taking and passing more than one AP exam, and eight students were awarded prestigious AP Capstone Diplomas for passing AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP exams of their choosing.

“I am so proud of our students and AP teachers for their perseverance and dedication to achievement,” said Mt. Olive Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Zywicki. “In a pandemic-disrupted school year with shortened school days and remote instruction, our students and staff hurdled challenges and kept their focus. It’s inspirational, it really is.”

According to Zywicki, the district’s surging AP participation reflects a concerted effort by the Mt. Olive Board of Education, central administration and high school administration to encourage students to challenge themselves with more difficult coursework. More AP courses were added to meet student interest, bringing the total to nearly 30, and additional college-level courses are being offered through local universities.

In January 2020, the Mt. Olive Board of Education also approved an AP incentive program to encourage students to enroll in AP courses and complete exams. For students who paid the College Board fee for one AP exam, the district paid the registration fees for all additional exams. The incentive program helped overcome any cost barriers that were dissuading students from pursuing higher-level courses. The College Board charge for most exams is about $95 but some can cost as much as $143.

The data from 2021 also shows that students from diverse demographics are continuing to participate in AP courses. This has long been a district and school goal. For three consecutive years, 2017-2019, Mt. Olive was named to the AP Honor Roll by the College Board -  a distinction that recognizes the district’s efforts in increasing the number of students from underrepresented demographics who take AP courses, while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students passing the exams. 

The AP exams are broken down into different categories. See the designations below and AP honorees. 


AP Scholar- Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams: James P. Atkinson;  Ashlee M. Beck Maxwell; J. Cerasoli; Neil Chattopadhyay; Gabriela Forero; Nicole Gunia; Alicia Huynh; Isabella G. Lino-Montes;  Camille A. Martinez;  Salvatore J. Matteis; Daniel W. Meisel; Sammil Panda; Jacob R. Soriano; Claudia Sterling; Ivana I. Velez.

AP Scholar with Honor- Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams: Monique L. Asprer; Sahil R. D'Souza; Jessica M. Jobbin;s HenitaSharon Lawrence; Payton J. Majewski; Brennan O. Ozkan; Yash Patel; Lillian Y. Wirstiuk. 

AP Scholar with Distinction- Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more exams: Aveena A. Khanderia; Anish Pradhan; Dhruv Raghuraman; Rahul Swaminathan; Jackson J. Waldstein.

AP Scholar and AP Seminar and Research Certificate - Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams and who receive scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research: Varshini Chinthareddy; Katarina Nikiforouk; Sienna Volpe.

AP Scholar with Honor and AP Seminar and Research Certificate - Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams and who receive scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research: Olivia Aghabi; Daniel Franz; Emma Maggio.

AP Scholar with Distinction and AP Seminar and Research Certificate- Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more exams and who receive scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research: Lauren Bennett; Maya Jones; Bilal Syed.


 AP Scholar with Distinction and AP Capstone Diploma- Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more exams and who receive scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing: Amulya Kuntamukkala; Yogesh Mohapatra; Shana Soyfer; Akila Venkatraman.

“Their success is because of the dedication of our AP teachers,” says Zywicki at the Sept. 27 BOE meeting. “As we honor the students, it’s because of them.”

Former MOHS Principal, Keven Stansberry, director for Secondary Schools and Global Education, says “We believe in the experience of our AP successes. “We scored very, very well over the years.”

While Stansberry says he believes in the experience students receive by taking AP courses and exams, he says “it is a building block.”

“Now that we are back in person,” Stansberry says he expects there will be more than 800 exams taken per year by MOHS students.

New Teachers Recognized

Principals from each of the schools within MOSD introduced their news teachers at the Sept. 27 BOE meeting.

There are six new teachers at Chester M. Stephens Elementary that were introduced; five new teachers at Mt. View Elementary School; seven new teachers at Tinc Rd. School; five new teachers at Sandshore Elementary School; eight new teachers at Mt. Olive Middle School; and 12 new teachers at MOHS.   

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Local and County News

MOHS Boys’ Varsity Soccer Heads To Semi’s

Mt. Olive High School Boys’ Varsity Soccer advances to the semi-finals of the Morris County Soccer Tournament this weekend when they face Randolph High School Boys’ Varsity Soccer. The game is schedule for Sunday, Oct. 17, at noon, at MOHS Marauder Stadium in Flanders. The MOHS Boys’ Varsity Soccer team defeated Dover High School Boys’ Varsity soccer team 3-2 at the quarter finals game held last Sunday, Oct. 10. Let’s Go Marauders!    

Local Dr. Offers Free COVID Presentation

Learn about variants, boosters, treatments and misinformation from Dr. Sean O'Connell, a Mt. Olive resident, at a free virtual presentation: Making Sense of it All, on Monday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m.

O’Connell, a seasoned healthcare professional with 35 years in immunology, cell biology, regenerative medicine and tissue repair, will present and answer questions on vaccines, variants, breakthrough cases, "long haulers," children, boosters, treatments and more. 

Join in for this important free virtual event. This event is presented by the Mt. Olive Democrats and everyone is invited.  Please sign up to receive presentation details. Visit Covid-19 Making Sense of It All- Part 2 ⋆ Mount Olive Democrats; or use http://www.mountolivedemocrats.org/events.



Take a Coffee Break With A Cop

Take a Coffee Break With A Cop

Mt. Olive Twp. Police has announced its next Coffee with a Cop for Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Valley Bank in Budd Lake.

Launched in California in 2011, the Coffee with a Cop program allows members of the community to have an informal sit down with their local police officers over a cup of coffee and opens the door to interactions outside of the crisis situations that typically bring law

enforcement officers and community members together.



Lodge To Honor Select Citizens Of The Year

Take a Coffee Break With A Cop

Outdoor Exercise Classes Offered

 

The Sky Is The Limit With Mt. Olive Exercisers

Experienced local instructors are on the move in Mt. Olive offering a variety of outdoor fitness classes to keep those bodies in shape this October.

Fall in line with Zumba, Aerobics, Kickbox, Pilates, Yoga, Mt. Olive Walkers, Toning & More….All outdoors in various locations.

$ Most affordable pricing around! $

Email cherylc6@optonline.net for more information and schedule of daily classes. 

Lodge To Honor Select Citizens Of The Year

Lodge To Honor Select Citizens Of The Year

Lodge To Honor Select Citizens Of The Year

Musconetcong Masonic Lodge #42 F & A.M. in Budd Lake plans to hold a Citizens Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m., to honor select citizens. 

Those honored will include: Police Officer of the Year;  Firefighter of the Year; Educator of the Year;  Coach of the Year; Patriot of the Year; Women of the Year; Lodge Mason of the Year.

The lodge is honoring those who are rarely thanked and recognized for all they do for us, the surrounding community. Award ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m.; preceding will be a catered dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Invited are all those awardees, their families, and friends, and anyone who wishes to attend this special evening.

Reservations are required. To attend, contact Tim O'Connor by Oct. 15, at  lodge.secretaryfam42@gmail.com.

Lodge Hosts Breakfast Fundraiser

Lodge To Honor Select Citizens Of The Year

Lodge To Honor Select Citizens Of The Year

Musconetcong Masonic Lodge #42 in Budd Lake plans to host an All-You-Can Eat Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at its lodge located at 29 Old Budd Lake Road, Budd Lake.

This is a fundraiser to help defray the lodge building overhead.

On the menu will be scrambled eggs, pancakes, Texas French toast, home fries, Belgian waffles with famous homemade strawberry sauce and whipped cream, bacon, sausage, Taylor ham pork roll,  orange and apple juice, chocolate milk, coffee, tea

Cost is $8 per person; $7 seniors aged 62 and older; $4 for children 4-10); under 4-free.




Happy Birthday To A Domestic Violence Champion

Happy Birthday To A Domestic Violence Champion

Happy Birthday To A Domestic Violence Champion

On Sunday, Oct. 3, Sandra Ramos, a domestic violence champion, celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise party given by her children. Wanting nothing for herself, she seeks donations for her nonprofit organization Strengthen Our Sisters of Upper Passaic County in the form of 80 cents, $8, $80, $800, $8,000.

Who is Sandra Ramos? In 1970, she started the first shelter for Battered Women and Children in Hackensack in the home that she shared with her three children.

It has been continual battles over the years. She has been threatened with jail, come close to losing her home and the shelters that she started. For seven years she worked out of her house with threats from the neighbors and with her children being ostracized for having people of different races living in their home. The shelter grew to have a permanent home and she was the director for 17 years. In 1986 she was fired by the board of directors. Ramos took them to court and the judge said that although the shelter will not be as good as when she was there – the board had a right to be wrong.

She moved to a little cabin in Ringwood, planning to protest and before long was asked to help more women. She ended up starting a new organization – Strengthen Our Sisters, and obtained seven houses, two licensed daycares, a community food pantry and a thrift store.

Up until five years ago, SOS received a large amount of funding from per diem reimbursements. Ramos was always very outspoken, and picketed the courts for women who’d lost custody to child molesters and batterers. She lost a lot of per diems, because she accepted people who were not eligible, so she sued the County, the Board of Social Services, and the Women’s Center which is run by the Department of Corrections. Although she had a very good law firm, she lost.

Almost five years ago Ramos was forced to lay off the 55 paid staff, which included herself. There have been 13 dedicated employees who believed in the mission and stayed on through great hardship as volunteers.

Her seven houses went into foreclosure, and then through a miracle and they were able to save the shelter and get a local bank to hold the note. But the truth is Strengthen Our Sisters struggles daily to continue operating.

For her 80th birthday, won’t you be a part of the solution to end abuse, poverty, and homelessness? 

Make a donation through GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/35036162

Also visit www.sosdv.org for more information.

College & Other News

Centenary Awarded $300K For Domestic Violence Initiative

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $300,000 grant to Centenary University in Hackettstown to continue Cyclone Strong, an initiative to strengthen awareness, prevention, and on-campus services regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (SADVS).

The three-year continuation grant funds a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Team at Centenary, as well as a part-time program coordinator to oversee and manage the initiative. Cyclone Strong was established in 2018 through a first round of U.S. Department of Justice grant funding.

“Cyclone Strong has made an important impact on our campus over the past three years,” said Kerry Mullins, vice president of student life and dean of students, noting that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “It has enabled us to provide educational programming to our community and to support students affected by SADVS.”

Through the CCR Team, Centenary has expanded services for survivors, including those offered by Centenary University personnel and through community partners such as the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County (DASACC), a regional SADVS service provider. The university provides a dedicated space staffed by DASACC on its Hackettstown campus with specific hours for survivors to receive confidential services. The grant has also funded an expanded program of awareness, prevention, and bystander intervention training for all Centenary students.

“Centenary University is proud to partner with the federal government on this nationwide initiative to end sexual assault on college campuses,” said University President Dr. Bruce Murphy. “We are committed to doing everything in our power to educate our students on this important issue and provide services that support survivors.”             

CCM Healthcare Students Exceed National Pass Rates

Nursing students at County College of Morris practice their skills in the college’s nursing simulation lab. 


Healthcare graduates from the Class of 2020 at County College of Morris (CCM) in Randolph had among the nation’s highest pass rates on their professional exams, continuing the trend of CCM alumni exceeding average pass rates around the country. Graduates of CCM’s nursing, radiography and respiratory therapy programs had pass rates higher than national averages.

CCM healthcare graduates typically exceed national pass rates and the Class of 2020 continued that record of excellence. The overall national average for first-time test takers of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam for nursing was 86 percent for that class. CCM nursing graduates exceed that with a passing rate of 93.5 percent. The overall national pass rate for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) exam was 88 percent. CCM radiography graduates exceled with a passing rate of 92 percent. The overall national rate for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam was 67.2 percent. CCM respiratory therapy graduates surpassed that significantly with a passing rate of 100 percent.

“We are extremely proud of our graduates,” says Dr. Maria P. Isaza, dean of the School of Health Professionals & Natural Sciences. “Their success is a testimony of the high standards and dedication of our faculty.”

The CCM Nursing Program is fully accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. These accreditations qualify graduates to sit for the NCLEX RN exam. Radiologic technologists work throughout the healthcare setting to create medical images to aid radiologists and other doctors with diagnosing and treating medical problems. The CCM program consists of one year of general education followed by two full years, including summers, for clinical education. Respiratory therapists help physicians evaluate patients and make recommendations for therapeutic improvement to patient care. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Therapy at CCM prepares students to enter the workforce directly.

For more information on these and other programs offered through the CCM School of Health Professions & Natural Sciences, visit https://bit.ly/CCMHealthProfessions/.

CCM Gallery Features Two Exhibitions

CCM Gallery Features Two Exhibitions

Photo by Paul Rabinowitz 


The Art & Design Gallery at County College of Morris (CCM) in Randolph currently is hosting two exhibitions:  Retrospective with Reading Glasses, featuring the work of Paul Rabinowitz, founder of ARTS By The People; and the Ties that Bind, a display detailing the history of race relations in Morris County and New Jersey.

Retrospective with Reading Glasses is a mixed media exhibition that uses a combination of photographs, videos and short poems by Rabinowitz to tell the story of an evolving artist. The exhibition is divided into multiple rooms, each one its own chapter of the artist's progression, starting with more classical black and white photos and moving through to color photos. The pictures become grittier and more saturated as the artist finds his voice.

The poetry that accompanies the photos tell a similar story, the speaker often addressing a familiar “you,” which can be interpreted by readers as themselves, the artist, the model in the photograph or even a loved one. Reading glasses are an instrument that make clear what is already on the page; this carefully curated exhibit does the same, showing the story of growth, evolution and bravery apparent in Rabinowitz’s raw materials.

Rabinowitz is an author, photographer and founder of ARTS By The People, a non-profit arts organization based in Morristown. His photography, short fiction and poetry have appeared in many magazines and journals. Rabinowitz was a featured artist in Nailed Magazine in 2020, nominated for Best of the Net in 2021 for his Limited Light photo series, and also nominated for the Maria Mazziotti Gillan Literary Service Award. He is the author of “Limited Light,” a book of prose and portrait photography, and a novella, “The Clay Urn.”

The Ties That Bind exhibition, a joint project of Bethel Church in Morristown and CCM, details how New Jersey’s history includes enslavement of African Americans and the existence of free black communities. Black and white residents either helped each other or stood in the way of equality and equity for all. At times, the fate of the black and white communities was “tied” to each other. Visitors can explore how these ties existed and changed over time in Morris County and New Jersey and consider how those ties manifest now.

Both exhibitions run through November 18. The CCM gallery is located in the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center on CCM’s Randolph campus.

Gallery hours are Mondays and Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 8 p.m., Friday’s noon to 4 p.m., and the first Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 

Coping With Change In An Ever Changing World

Submitted by Diane Lang, positive living expert, life coach, speaker.


In a world that is always changing, one of the best things we can do for ourselves is to learn how to handle change. 

Change is the only constant in the world. Change is a natural progression; it's been happening since birth. The more you resist change, the more stress you will have. Acceptance is key to dealing with change. Accepting change doesn't mean giving up, it means taking a pause to process what is going on, acknowledging and feeling the emotions of the change. Then you can take steps forward that are based on clarity. 

Change is both a beginning and an ending. Change/transition brings a new chapter. When we start a new chapter, it is a new beginning. Anything new is scary, it’s the unknown but many times what scares us is not the new but the fear of repeating bad patterns, unhealthy habits and relieving the past. We can't get our past back but we can learn from it and make changes. We don't have to repeat our past.

With change comes grief. Grieving your past identity/life/loss. Grief causes a roller coaster of emotions. We need to feel the emotions that come up for us when dealing with change and loss. Feel to heal. 

Change/transition brings fear. Fear causes us to feel numb, frozen, stale, stuck, anxiety, excessive worrying, depression, etc. When we do something new even if it's exciting and we want the new, it can still be scary and cause stress. We call this positive stress. 

Reminder - 90% of what you fear never happens.

Can we change? Yes, we all can change. It is making the choice and commitment to change. You have to want to change and know the motivation behind your change.

Why do you want to change? How will making the changes make your life better?

What is your belief on change? How did you see your parents, siblings, etc. handle change? How did it affect them?

Are you ready to change? Is it worth it? Many times, we don’t change till things are so bad and we hit rock bottom. We don't need to wait that long.

Are you afraid to rock the boat? How will your change affect those around you? 

Afraid of losing stability/security?

For more information visit www.dlcounseling.com or email Lang at  DLCounseling2014@gmail.com.

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