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Given the choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. Sometimes, people need help to remain at home. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

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“They provide care for Helen. They need to be better at cleaning the house.”

Jeffrey K.
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“They had consistency. They took the caring way of caring for my husband.”

John O.
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“It has done everything it can. The care has been excellent. I like the fact that I don't need Paulette to come as scheduled and she is very accommodating that way. She is also very reliable and made it easier that she just lives down the street.”

Jill D.
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“I like that my mom looks very good because of the care she is getting. I like that they do what they say they are going to do. They keep their word.”

Richard S.
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“The way that they are, the politeness, and the contact people are very helpful. I like the professionalism, the staff and the people that take care of the elderly, they are very polite and concerned.”

Sheldon E.
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“They work with me on being flexible with hours. I like their flexibility.”

Mary A.
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“They are wonderful with her. Except for when she gets a new aide unexpectedly. I like most of the aides.”

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“The caregiver helps her with everything. They help her with bathing and dressing. They also help with eating and making sure she takes medications. They could work on communication with the families and follow up's with the families about staff.”

Jeffrey K.
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“They have helped me the most by being there to help my mom to do exercises and take her to the bathroom. I like that they are always prompt and helpful to my mother.”

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“They've made my experience with them positive by being very friendly. I'd recommend them more if they had caregivers who would take more initiative in helping around the house.”

Jason L.
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“We have several different aides that come help. I would like them to stop having a increase in pay. They have been able to come when I have called needing emergency help.”

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“They provided the care that my father needed to be able to stay in his house. The quality of substitute aides needs to be improved.”

Lee B.
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“They did everything possible for my Mother. The aid was outstanding.”

Robert F.
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“They have made life easier because I watch out for my grandchildren and they care for her during that time. I like that they come out when they say they will and they let us know if they are running late.”

Elaine R.
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“They make sure that he's safe. I like the owner's response if I ever need anything.”

Angela G.
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“My dad needs companionship, I cannot give it to him. For me what would help would be more cooking. That would be appreciated by my father. I would make sure that they would warm the food and serve it out.”

Shirley A.
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“The aide is exceedingly helpful. I like everything about this agency. The aide is very caring.”

Jan G.
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“Paulette and her team provide the best care, always. They even have a school that trains and certifies caregivers.”

Ruben T.
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“Having more people available when people come in would be good. They weren't really able to help us in our time of need.”

Diane G.
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“She is difficult to deal with and it can be hard to manage the mood swings. They need to be a little more educated about how to deal with people who have Alzheimer's. They are dependable.”

Debra K.
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“They answer when I call and they help me when I have questions. They review everything. When people can't work they find someone else to cover. The aides are lovely. The woman I deal with is always available. She helps in any what that she can. She is willing to take over.”

Jodi B.
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“I have to work so I can't watch John. It is nice that the caregiver is right there all the time. I like Paulette the owner because she is very prompt. She practically answers call herself.”

Barbara R.
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“They help her with everything. They wash her up, they take her to the bathroom, they dress her. They prepare something for her to eat. They are dependable. They are responsible. They always seem to have a good caregiver for my mom.”

Michele M.
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“I always was able to get good service for my dad with Always Best Care of Flanders, New Jersey. Paulette, the owner, is very professional and helpful.”

Erna
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“The agency was always very good in getting someone to come over even when the regular caregiver could not come.”

Ingrid
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“They take care of my uncle for me. They are reliable. They are respectful. They are very good.”

Joseph C.
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“If I have any questions they come and talk to me and it is convenient and easy to work with. Whenever I call they are very courteous and they answer my question and advise me.”

Martha P.
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“They help with the everyday thing around the house. They take care of personal needs. I like the personal service.”

Harriet B.
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“It gives me peace of mind because I work full time. They are very in tune to what my mother's needs are.”

Linda D.
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“They come and help him with daily living. They fix his bed and give him food. He can't do those things on his own. They could accommodate better for Spanish-speaking people to come into the home a little more. It is difficult with the language barrier sometimes.”

Javier V.
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“They helped her out the most by being here to make sure was safe. They were dependable.”

Dennis T.
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“I was able to get a good night's sleep and the caregiver was wonderful with my dad. He was very nice and became part of the family for that week. They could improve on their price.”

Giavanni B.
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“They have helped because it makes it so that I don't have to do everything. They could pay the aides more.”

Tammy B.
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“The caregiver we have is very well-trained. They have compassionate care.”

Alan D.
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“They send me nice people, and they give me a peace of mind. I like the owner.”

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“Paulette was here for a ten hour stretch when I took a trip to New York. We've only used them twice so far, but we've been very pleased. They're able to fit my schedule into their schedule.”

Ron G.
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“I couldn't get through the day without them, they take care of all of her needs when I am gone. The girls that come over are great and take good care of my mother-in-law.”

Joan H.
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“I can't walk, and I am in perpetual care. They respond flexibly to requirements.”

Philip S.
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“They mostly gave her morning care. I have a herniated disc, so that helped. They walked her to the living and made sure she was clean before they left. They were always prompt and took good care of my mother. If they noticed anything out of the ordinary, they let me know.”

Barbara B.
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“He's more alert and active. He looks forward to seeing the caregiver every day. The caregiver is excellent and very attentive to my dad and my aunt.”

Penny P.
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“She seemed to like the caregivers. One of the caregivers decided to quit and the second caregiver worked for us for a few days and then she quit. The owner herself gave excellent service. The owners seem to be very conscientious about the kind of service that is provided.”

James W.
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“Knowing I had someone there to take care of her was a big impact and very helpful. I didn't have to be there 24/7. I was still worried because of the few times they didn't get there. They cancelled a few times without letting me know until it was too late and they couldn't get a replacement.”

Connie C.
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“Their reliability has helped the most. They take care of my loved one very well. They have been always been reliable.”

Judith A.
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“My family and I were very pleased with the care provided to my Mother in Law during her last days by Always Best Care. The Care Givers were terrific. They took a very difficult situation and made it much better.”

John E.
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“I am extremely pleased with the care provided by Always Best Care to my husband. Their caregivers were very professional in every aspect of the care. They were compassionate, punctual, and treated my husband and all other family members with respect. They made his passing easier than expected. Thanks again!”

Pam W.
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“For almost two years, we have been using Always Best Care’s In-Home Care services to aid in my father's care needs. I live around an hour away from his place and can’t see my dad every day. But I am glad that someone reliable is there to take care of him.”

Erin B.
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“With Always Best Care, I had peace of mind that my dad was cared by someone professional and experienced. I was assured that all his need and demands were fulfilled on time. Thanks to the entire team!”

David R.
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“It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”

Kevin T.
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“Always Best Care did an outstanding job helping me through the process of understanding all their care options. I appreciate everything they've done and continue to do and I highly recommend them to all.”

Connie M.
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“Thank you Always Best Care for sending Joanna to care for my father post his double knee replacement surgery. Due to my frequent business trips, I wasn’t able to provide him the care he needed. I am glad I found Joanna who is extremely cordial and know her duties well.”

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“Because of the good care that my parents are receiving, they are able to stay at a nicer facility with a lower level of care. Always Best Care makes up the difference in care. I have referred my friends numerous times because of the office staff.”

Peggy F.
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“Always Best Care is one of the best home care organization whose services I have ever received. Before hiring ABC, I went to so many other institutions but was not satisfied with any of their services. But ABC’s whole staff welcomed me and discussed a detailed plan with me for my mother’s recovery. Thank God. My mother is in safe hands now! Thank you Always Best Care!”

Santiago T.
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“It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”

Jamie N.
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“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”

sana K.
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“I had two different caregivers and they each worked a week. I was not strong enough to provide the care that was needed. I didn't want to restrict him, so I had help to allow him to get up whenever he wanted. I had to work, go to the store, and do my laundry.”

Ginny M.
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“Our caregiver is excellent but I don't think they get enough support from the office. The services give me peace of mind knowing my loved one is being cared for properly.”

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“My only problem with the agency is that my caregivers call out every other week, so I don't have someone for two weeks. Since I had a stroke and I had to go on disability, I had to give up my car, so they drive places for me.”

Loretta R.
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“Always Best Care was involved with the JACC Program, and now they aren't. My last caregiver was wonderful, so it'd be good if they were all like that. The caregiver I had was wonderful and did an excellent job.”

Shirley C.
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“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there. - Sana Kniess”

Sana K.
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“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”

Sana K.
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“Always Best Care is a good company. They provided quality care for me. I had a caregiver that was excellent through Always Best Care. She was perfect for what I needed, and she definitely improved my life.”

Dario D.
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“Your manager is always nice and flexible, and the caregivers are sweet and wonderful. - Leta J.”

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“I truly believe that without the help of Always Best Care, keeping my mother at home alone would have not been possible. Their caregivers take care of my mother exactly the way I would have if I was home. They help my mother with her bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, walking, and more. When my mother falls asleep, they take care of chores like dusting and vacuuming. When they are with my mother, I never feel worried. In such a short span of time, they have become a part of our family. Always Best Care has definitely surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend their services.”

Dean J.
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“Very good senior care service. Very dedicated and competent people, I am happy I have the pleasure of knowing and working with them. I recommend their home care service in Flanders.”

Korry S.
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“The people from Always Best Care are very accurate, very concerned and very caring people. They listen to my needs and concerns as well as my mother's wants. Then they offer the exact person I need for my mother's care. This is the first time that I had somebody who is the owner and a nurse that shows up unexpectedly to check out that everything is doing well and that I think is wonderful. I recommend them to everybody.”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Montville, NJ work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Montville, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Montville, NJ gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Montville,NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Join OneMontville for a Special Pride Event

MONTVILLE, NJ – June 3 is a great day to attend OneMontville’s Pride event, to be held in the parking lot of the Montville Township Public Library and in Pio Costa Auditorium from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The day promises to be filled with free, fun and educational activities.There will be Reiki healing sessions and the Lazar choir will sing. There will be free raffles with astounding prizes. You can get fairy hair done. There will be LGBTQ resources from the Montville Township Public Library. There will be a photo booth. There w...

MONTVILLE, NJ – June 3 is a great day to attend OneMontville’s Pride event, to be held in the parking lot of the Montville Township Public Library and in Pio Costa Auditorium from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The day promises to be filled with free, fun and educational activities.

There will be Reiki healing sessions and the Lazar choir will sing. There will be free raffles with astounding prizes. You can get fairy hair done. There will be LGBTQ resources from the Montville Township Public Library. There will be a photo booth. There will be an affirmation rainbow and a DJ. There will be bracelet making and a photo op with LGBTQ flags. There will be food trucks such as Guerriero’s gelato, Columbia Inn and Nothing Bundt cakes. There will be a free yoga class. Everything but the food is free! This event promises to be a special day for all.

The Montville Township Public Library is located at 90 Horseneck Road. The rain date for the event is June 10. Questions? Contact: [email protected].

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Montville Twp Commemorates 9/11 and Unveils New 9/11 Memorial Sculpture

MONTVILLE, NJ – A somber crowd met on Sept. 11 to commemorate the victims of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks at the Freedom Plaza in the Community Park in Montville.“Here at Freedom Plaza we honor the lives of victims lost to terrorism,” said VFW Post 5481 Commander Ken Hanzl. “We gather here as a place of inspiration to reflect upon the ideals of hope, faith, strength and freedom. These four words are etched in stone around the plaza.“Today’s speakers will reinforce a connection ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – A somber crowd met on Sept. 11 to commemorate the victims of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks at the Freedom Plaza in the Community Park in Montville.

“Here at Freedom Plaza we honor the lives of victims lost to terrorism,” said VFW Post 5481 Commander Ken Hanzl. “We gather here as a place of inspiration to reflect upon the ideals of hope, faith, strength and freedom. These four words are etched in stone around the plaza.

“Today’s speakers will reinforce a connection to these ideals and to our theme, ‘We Will Never Forget.’ We host events like today’s that present a lesson and remind us of what happened. It is something that we can never be allowed to forget.”

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Deputy Mayor Frank Cooney and Hanzl unveiled the new 9/11 memorial which consists of a sculpture of the Twin Towers in the center of Freedom Plaza.

“Freedom Plaza has been adorned with the I-beam to the Twin Towers as you see over there,” Cooney said. “However, the members of VFW Post 5481 and the Township Committee saw a need to further enhance Freedom Plaza for future generations to visualize and understand the magnitude of this day. The community responded in an overwhelming way and raised the funds to purchase and install this monument that we are so grateful to unveil today alongside all of you.”

Guest speakers for the ceremony were members of the Martello family, who lost James Martello on that day.

“My dad lived by the mantra, ‘if it needs to be loved, love it, if it needs to be given, give it, and if it needs to be done, do it,’” said son James Martello, Jr. “My family and I take pride in living our lives this way, in honor of my dad.”

“My dad was a big guy, and the only thing bigger than him was his heart, his willingness to give, and his spirit,” said his younger son Thomas Martello. “I wanted to share with everyone a quote from the Bible, which is, ‘Let light shine out of the darkness.’ I thought this quote was perfect for today and for the revealing of this sculpture, because out of the destruction of 9/11, came this beautiful sculpture today. And even 22 years later today, we live in a world with a lot of darkness, and everyone has their own hardships and despair that they go through. But remember this quote, and remember this sculpture, and be the light that shines through the darkness every day.”

“September 11th, yeah, it was dark,” said James Martello’s wife, Sheila. “But I can stand before you today and say that it’s not always dark for us. We have two responsibilities when we grieve someone. One, is to never let them be forgotten. And we don’t. The other is to live a full life again. And we do.”

Nick Sisco sang “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”

Police Chief Andrew Caggiano, Judy Caggiano of the Montville Township First Aid Squad, and Carl Lewis of the Montville Fire Department placed wreaths at the memorial.

Hanzl and Township Committee Member June Witty read the names of those lost from Montville Township.

12-21-88 Pan Am Flight 103, Lockerbie, Scotland

John P. Flynn (JP), William Giebler, Jr.

9-11-01 World Trade Center

Gayle R. Green, Thomas V. Linehan, James Martello, James Romito, Paul Skrzypek, Dennis Taormina

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Open Space Funds Being Used for Improvements, Land Purchase

MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee approved an ordinance at its June 13 meeting to make improvements in township parks using Open Space Funds.The funds will be used in the following areas:One resident objected at the meeting and was reminded that a change to the Open Space Funding act had occurred to allow for improvements. The township introduced an ordinance to use $100,000 of Open Space Trust Funds to acquire five acres of land at 103 Horseneck Road from St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church. It wi...

MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee approved an ordinance at its June 13 meeting to make improvements in township parks using Open Space Funds.

The funds will be used in the following areas:

One resident objected at the meeting and was reminded that a change to the Open Space Funding act had occurred to allow for improvements. The township introduced an ordinance to use $100,000 of Open Space Trust Funds to acquire five acres of land at 103 Horseneck Road from St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church. It will be utilized for tennis or pickleball, recreation, playground, and horseshoe courts, according to Township Administrator June Hercek.

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Ordinances to appropriate $3.4 million in improvements and issue $2.6 million in bonds and make improvements to the Water Utility, appropriating $3.8 million, and issuing bonds for $3.6 million were passed. See where the improvements will be in this article: News from the May 23 Township Committee Meeting

Cambray Road will be a test street for a sidewalk improvement program involving assisting residents with the cost of improving the sidewalks in front of their homes. More information is forthcoming on this program.

Attorney Fred Semrau said that the township is in litigation with the owners of Rachel Gardens regarding extending the affordable housing status of 170 units. The township wants to extend the status for another 30 years whereas the owners sought a dismissal which was denied. If the units are extended it would eliminate an obligation to build affordable units. The case is going to trial.

It should be noted that the final tax levy increase was 1.99%, resulting in an average increase of $41.49 ($33.78 Municipal and a $7.71 increase in Library with no change to Municipal Open Space) per average assessed home ($533,571). This is compliant under the current 2% Levy Cap Law.

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Hundreds gather in Montville to celebrate Eid al-Fitr as NJ Muslims mark end of Ramadan

3-minute readMONTVILLE — As the sun set Thursday evening, Muslims here and around the world celebrated the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid a...

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MONTVILLE — As the sun set Thursday evening, Muslims here and around the world celebrated the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of the holiday

In Montville, the Muslim community for the first time gathered at the township's outdoor amphitheater for a public celebration they hope will become an annual event.

More than 200 people attended, including many children who took to running and playing around the park-like setting while the adults spoke.

"I greet you with the Muslim greeting of peace, which is 'as-salamu alaykum,'" said resident Lara Suwan, who led a group of volunteers who staged the inaugural event.

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Suwan got the effort going with a post in the Montville Moms group on Facebook that caught the eye of Mayor Matthew Kayne.

"I have always attended other Ramadan Eid celebrations across towns in New Jersey," Luwan said. "As a Muslim and a Montville resident, knowing that our town has always been dedicated to respecting diversity, I thought this would be a wonderful event to have in our hometown."

Kayne quickly agreed to endorse and fast-track the event. As word spread of the celebration, it was moved from Town Hall to the amphitheater off Horseneck Road in anticipation of a large crowd.

"As I look out, I see so many friends and so many great members of our community here in town," said Kayne, who wished his audience "Eid Mubarak" ("blessed feast" in Arabic.)

Imam Youssef Almati of the Jame-e-Masjid Islamic Center in neighboring Boonton offered the Quran Recitation with a translation from Ahmad Kandil. Almati and the Boonton mosque hosted its annual interfaith Iftar dinner the previous weekend

Other speakers on Thursday included several Morris County elected officials, including Commissioner Tayfun Selen, a Muslim who grew up in Turkey.

"It is a particular honor for me to be here today standing before you as the only elected official in Morris County as a Muslim-American," Selen said.

Fifteen-year Montville resident Zahra Alemi spoke of her personal pride to witness the gathering in her hometown.

"I was raised here," she said. "In 2012, I graduated high school on these grounds. Now, I get to celebrate my beautiful holiday on these same grounds. Thank you to the mayor and all the coordinators for bringing back this piece of land that is so sentimental and so special to me, back in full circle. Thank you for making my home more than just a ZIP code."

The celebration concluded with the lighting of an "Eid Mubarak" sign that will be displayed at Montville Town Hall through the end of the month.

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"I think it's great," said Adam Kandil, a Jame-e-Masjid member and candidate to become the first Muslim council member in neighboring Parsippany. "We had it for the first time in Parsippany and now having it in Montville, you're seeing all people of different nationality and races coming together to celebrate Eid."

Next year, New Jersey will recognize its growing Muslim population with the state Legislature's passage of a bill to designate January as Muslim Heritage Month. State Senator and Montville resident Joseph Pennacchio sponsored the bill in the legislature's upper house. It awaits the signature of Gov. Phil Murphy after unanimous votes last month in the Senate and Assembly.

"We put it on the fast track and it's done," Pennacchio said Thursday while at the Montville event.

There are nearly 300,000 Muslim Americans in New Jersey, representing one of the largest Muslim-American populations of any state in the United States, according to Pennacchio's legislation. "New Jersey recognizes the positive impact Muslims have made, and continue to make, to the advancement of this state and the nation," it adds.

Pennacchio added that Murphy's is expected to sign the bill next week during an Eid celebration at Drumthwacket, the state governor's mansion.

William Westhoven is a local reporter for DailyRecord.com. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Montville

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.The arrival of fall not only marks a change in season, but also reminds us of spine-chilling spider webs, ghoulish decor, and the thrill of Halloween. While many of us like our homes to be festively scary this time of year, we certainly don’t want it to give our neighbors the creeps year-round. Fortunately, ...

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

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