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MOUNT OLIVE LIFE Vo l . 1 7 • I s s u e 5
May 2022
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AVM’s Final Phase Ready for Memorial Day 2022
MEGAN ROCHE EDITOR
MOUNT OLIVE - It’s been a long 17 year process, but the final phase of the All Veteran’s Memorial is in place and ready for the Memorial Day services coming on May 30th. The Reflection Sanctum is the final piece of the puzzle which will be a nondenominational prayer garden. The Sanctum is housed in the expanded area of the NorthStar seating area. A 5’ x 21’ walkway will lead into the garden. The walkway is being sponsored by friends of CPL Hayden Harris, the solider who was killed in
December 2020 in Byram. Grasses will be planted around the perimeter of the 34’ x 30’ garden to provide privacy for the families of fallen warriors before and after an Honorable Service Ceremony or for visitors who are in need of some quiet time to reflect or pray. Inside the sanctum are (5) 8’ granite benches – which are sponsored by private individuals and organizations. Sponsors include: The New Jersey Society Sons of the American Revolution; Bill and Linda Sohl in honor of their public service
and in memory of Sgt. Ronald James Caruso USAF. The Reflection Sanctum’s primary sponsor is part of Home Depot’s giving and community impact project. Home Depot provided most of the materials and labor for the NorthStar Seating. The Rolling Thunder Chapter NY2 are the co-sponsors of the sanctum. Mount Olive Township prepared the groundwork for the Mt. Olive High School AF JROTC to spread gravel and stone dust. The AVM hosted its annual Spring Cleanup on
May 14 at the AVM ceremonial complex to clean, repair, and to begin the installation of the
MOUNT OLIVE - A Mount Olive High School alumna will take the number 2 spot in the district she once called home. At its regular monthly meeting on April 25, the Mount Olive Board of Education appointed Sumit Bangia Ed.D as assistant superintendent, effective July 1. Bangia replaces Lisa Schleer who left the district for the private sector. “I’m excited to welcome her back to Mount Olive,” said Superintendent Robert Zywicki, Ed.D. “Sumit is an accomplished and well-regarded educational leader. During the interview process, I was completely blown away by her expertise and technical knowledge. She’s the perfect addition to our team.”
Bangia brings more than 20 years of educational experience to Mount Olive. Currently, she serves as assistant superintendent in Mountain Lakes. In addition to her school and district supervisory roles there, she developed a dual enrollment program for the district, led the state reporting processes, and organized the district’s strategic planning initiative. She is also an adjunct professor at Seton Hall where she specializes in teaching graduate-level courses focused on curriculum development and instructional planning. “I’m thrilled to be returning to Mount Olive,” she said. “I’m especially excited to work alongside the great ed-
ucators there and reconnect with the larger school community, including both parents and students.” Bangia began her career teaching social studies at Randolph High School, before moving on to serve as supervisor of humanities in Verona, then director of secondary education in Caldwell-West Caldwell. She holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education (concentration in social studies) from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s in administration and supervision from Montclair State University, and her doctorate in educational leadership from the College of Saint Elizabeth. More than two dozen edu-
cators applied for the position in March. Bangia was selected after an extensive four-round interview process which involved parents, teachers, counseling staff, and school and central office administrators.
Mount Olive High School Alumna Named Assistant Superintendent
MEGAN ROCHE EDITOR
Mount Olive Looks to Add EV Charging Stations
MOUNT OLIVE - While Mount Olive wouldn’t be the first in Morris County to add them, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations could soon be making their way to the area. The Mount Olive Town Council will hear from Business Administrator Andrew Tatarenko at an upcoming meeting on a plan to bring
charging stations to the township. According to Tatarenko, adding charging stations to Mount Olive is not a new concept. Much of the state has adopted EV charging stations and adding more to the area would be a welcomed idea. “The State of New Jersey is committed to reducing en-
ergy consumption and greenhosue gas emmisions from the transporation sector and is implementing a suite of strategies in an effort to increase the number of light-duty electric vehciels on the road and to ensure a sufficient public vehciels charging infrastrucutre. The goal of the Electric Vehicle Charging Plan is to install
Your Chance to Win Dino’s Gift Cards with the “Find Moe Life Mascot” Contest
MOUNT OLIVE - Check out our new mascot...Mr. Moe Life. Look for him in the ads in this issue and enter (no purchase necessary) to win a $25.00 Dino’s Pizzeria gift card. It is easy to enter. 4 Winners will be selected. Look through the paper and
read the ads and look for Mr. Life in the ad. He will be located throughout the paper in 6 random ads. Then go to www.mtolivelife. com scroll down and fill out the form to be entered. Winners will be notified and printed in the next issue.
Winners From March’s “Find Moe Life Mascot” Contest
MOUNT OLIVE - The winners from March’s “Find Moe Life Mascot” are Tracy Wadhams, Adam Jacoby, Ken
Weiland, Mary Rizzo. Bright Smiles, The Home Show, Remax, ETGI, Remax Town & Valley, Mountaintop Church
Thanks to everyone who enter and congratulations to our winners!
charging stations at various Township owned property so that residents and visitors can charge their EV while visiting and using our services,” Tatarenko says. While no plan has been put into motion, proposed sites for the charging stations include the Mount Olive Township Municipal Building, the Mount Olive Township Public Library, Turkey Brook Park (Mount Playmore parking lot), Turkey Brook Park (Football/ Baseball parking lot), Turkey Brook Park (Soccer parking lot), and Flanders Park. Future sites include Budd Lake Beach and Valley Brook Park. Council President and 2023 Mayoral Candidate Joe Nicastro is grateful for the research that Tatarenko has done. “I want to thank Andrew for getting all the information for Council to make a good decision. I have been an advocate for charging stations in the township making it convenient for our residents who purchase electric vehicles,” Nicastro said. No final decision has been made at this time.
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hardscape for the sanctum. The dedication of the Reflection Sanctum and Memorial
Remembrance Day ceremony is scheduled for May 30 2022 at 10:30 AM.
MOUNT OLIVE - The LongHorn Steakhouse in Mount Olive is preparing to reopen its doors. Located at 50-J International Drive, S, the restaurant is set to open on Tuesday, May 17. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Ralph Manno, man-
aging partner at the restaurant. “The community has been so supportive and we have a great group of team members that can’t wait to welcome guests into the restaurant once again.” The restaurant, which will open at 3 p.m., will offer its lunch and dinner menu.
Mount Olive LongHorn Steakhouse to Reopen on May 17
‘2022’ AVM MEMORIAL DAY DEDICATION / CEREMONY Monday 30 May 2022
All Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Grounds Turkey Brook Park ~ 30 Flanders Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
PRAYER GARDEN DEDICATION 10:30 @ REFLECTION SANCTUM
SETTING OF THE SERVICE PAVERS 10:45 @ Path to Enduring Freedom Walkway
AVM MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY 11:15 @ AVM Ceremonial Complex BAGPIPE PROCESSIONAL Mark Noyes PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS Mount Olive High School AF JROTC WELCOME ~ OPENING REMARKS Robert S. Bedell, CMSgt (Ret.) NATIONAL ANTHEM Garrett Vanni PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION DAR Chaplain Karen Gazzillo KEYNOTE SPEAKER PLACEMENT OF THE MEMORIAL WREATHS PRESENTATION OF MEMORIAL FLOWERS Mount Olive Girls & Boys Scouts MOMENT OF SILENCE TAPS BENEDICTION DISMISSAL AVM SPONSOR RECOGNITION / AWARD CEREMONY @ The AVM Ceremonial Complex
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