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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.”

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 Randolph, 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph,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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2023 Randolph Township Road Resurfacing Program To Begin in July

RANDOLPH, NJ- The Township of Randolph has scheduled the following roads to be milled and/or resurfaced beginning mid-July 2023:Street / SectionQuail RunEntire LengthSign Up for FREE Randolph NewsletterGet local news you can trust in your inbox.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and ...

RANDOLPH, NJ- The Township of Randolph has scheduled the following roads to be milled and/or resurfaced beginning mid-July 2023:

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Farm Road House #3 to Arnold Drive

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It is important to know that the Township prohibits any excavation of newly repaved streets for a five (5) year time frame. Accordingly, if you are contemplating a tie-in to any underground utilities or sump pumps to the storm drain, you must act immediately. Additionally, if water is discharged from your property to the road, you must take corrective action and discharge this water to a township storm basin. If for any reason you need to open the road you will be required to pay a surcharge plus the road opening fee. Should you have any questions regarding the paving, please contact the Engineering Department at 973-989-7069.

Your garbage and/or recycling may be impacted by the paving of your street. Blue Diamond will make every effort to pick up so you MUST have your garbage and/or recycling out the night before your scheduled day and Blue Diamond will go through your street before the milling and paving begins.

Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconveniences that may be experienced during the project and please remember that this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. We will do our best to complete the paving in a timely manner.

Morris Habitat opens biggest affordable housing project yet, with 25 homes in Randolph

Morris Habitat For Humanity continued a remarkable run of affordable housing projects on Thursday, with a ribbon-cutting for its b...

Morris Habitat For Humanity continued a remarkable run of affordable housing projects on Thursday, with a ribbon-cutting for its biggest-ever effort: 25 condominiums on a former industrial site in Randolph.

"Today, we will cut the ribbon for Phase One of this project on a property that sat neglected and dilapidated, sad and empty, waiting for the right time and the right people to come together to build a community for families," said Blair Schleicher Wilson, the nonprofit group's CEO. "How awesome is that."Wilson addressed a crowd of volunteers, supporters and some of the 13 families who will occupy the complex on Bennett Avenue.

“This is a dream come true for our family,” said one of the new homeowners, Ilham Bouatia. “Right now, we have four children and we’re living in a cramped, two-bedroom apartment. This home will give us room to grow.”

Partner families are required to complete at least 300 hours of "sweat equity" before closing on their homes. Sweat equity may be earned in various ways, but each primary applicant is required to work at least 100 of those hours personally.

Nearly 4,000 volunteers representing civic, church, corporate and school groups have donated 18,126 hours to the Randolph project, the group said.

“A project like this doesn’t get done without the amazing partnership and collaboration from so many people believing in the power that a decent, healthy and affordable home has on people, families and the community," Wilson said.

Since 1985, Morris Habitat has served nearly 1,000 families through building 188 local homes, preserving 431 for low-income and senior residents and helping 373 families with housing solutions worldwide, the group added in an emailed statement.

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Housing:With median new home price near $1M, affordability 'remains an issue,' Morris County says

The new community was built on the former E.A. Porter industrial site, a 2.5-acre property that was acquired by Randolph in 2008 and donated to Habitat. U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-Montclair, advanced the project by securing a $3 million federal grant in 2022.

"We recently had to stop construction on part of this project due to lack of funding, so this legislation could not have come at a better time," Wilson said at the time of the grant award.

Additional funding was obtained from the Randolph Township Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the federal Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program, operated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The project includes one- and two-bedroom homes with ADA accessibility to first-floor units and energy-efficient utilities, the group said.

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.

Community Garden Grows in Randolph!

Dear Residents,Right now, farm stands display bushels overflowing with freshly-picked, local fruit and vegetables, especially ‘Jersey’ tomatoes! Rich in flavor, tenderness, and juiciness, vine-ripened tomatoes from New Jersey are the best in the world!Randolph enjoys a rich farming history. Randolph’s first citizens made their living directly or indirectly (millers, blacksmiths, storekeepers, tanners, coopers) from the land. This way of life was characteristic of rural America in the 19th century....

Dear Residents,

Right now, farm stands display bushels overflowing with freshly-picked, local fruit and vegetables, especially ‘Jersey’ tomatoes! Rich in flavor, tenderness, and juiciness, vine-ripened tomatoes from New Jersey are the best in the world!

Randolph enjoys a rich farming history. Randolph’s first citizens made their living directly or indirectly (millers, blacksmiths, storekeepers, tanners, coopers) from the land. This way of life was characteristic of rural America in the 19th century.

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Fertile Randolph land provided local farmers with an abundance of vegetable and grain crops, peach and apple orchards, and dairy farms. In 1806 – the first year records were kept – the municipal tax assessor identified one-hundred farms in Randolph.

While barely a handful of these farms still exist today, it is only natural that Randolph would someday have its own community garden. The number one past time in the United States, gardening was already very popular in Randolph.

The introduction of a community garden in Randolph epitomized residents identifying a new recreational opportunity, forming a committee of interested volunteers, researching the options, and seeing it through to completion. The community garden movement began with the victory gardens during World War II, when Americans began growing fruits and vegetables in backyards, empty lots, even rooftops to supplement rationed foods.

Randolph’s community garden committee was formed in 2011 and was tasked to evaluate other local municipal community garden efforts and to determine if there was a sustaining interest in Randolph for a community garden. Analysis of other municipal community gardens included the size and number of planting beds, what resources are provided, whether the garden should be organic, and fencing requirements. Years of volunteer effort resulted in the inclusion of a community garden in Randolph Township’s 2016 Parks and Recreation Master Plan followed by site selection in the soon-to-be-developed Veterans Community Park.

Randolph’s community garden is located in the new Veterans Community Park on Calais Road. Veterans Community Park has been recognized with the Morris Park Alliance facility award in 2022 and the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) 2023 Excellence in Design Award for a Multi-Use Facility in 2023.

Opened in 2020, Randolph’s community garden consists of 168 organic planting beds, each measuring six feet wide by fourteen feet long. Members of all ages and all skill levels from beginners just getting started with gardening through experienced master gardeners each pay a $40 annual fee per planting bed to cover all the expenses of running the community garden, including garden tools, mulch, compost, and water. More than just a planting bed rental, your community garden membership affords you an opportunity to meet some great new friends with whom you can learn and share.

New community garden members are required to participate in an orientation program – topics covered include organic gardening best practices, bug and weed control, and gardener expectations. Periodic meetings are held to cover interesting gardening topics, and there are also walk-and-talk programs where gardeners walk around the garden and share gardening experiences and ideas. Gardeners regularly review bug reports from Rutgers University.

The community garden has proven to be an excellent addition to Randolph’s already extensive list of successful recreation opportunities and has grown to include a pollinator garden in 2021. The garden is also home to blue bird houses, a seed-sharing cabinet, and park benches to enjoy the serenity of the garden with a neighbor and an ice tea. In the spirit of giving back, gardeners have partnered with the Randolph Food Pantry and the Interfaith Food Pantry providing hundreds of pounds of fresh produce annually.

Gardening is considered exercise by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and getting involved with a community garden is an enjoyable means of producing your own food while sharing your gardening passion and expertise with your neighbors.

Please contact the Randolph Township Department of Parks and Recreation at 973-989-7081 to learn more about Randolph’s community garden.

Now more than ever, it is important to stay informed. On the front page of our Township website there is a button labeled “Stay Informed!” If you click on it, you can sign up for Township information broadcast systems and view news, events, and emergency notices.

If I can assist you in any way, please reach out to me. My contact information is located on the Township website. Stay safe, and enjoy everything that Randolph has to offer!

Regards,

Lou Nisivoccia

Mayor, Randolph Township 2023

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Coming to Brundage Park Playhouse

RANDOLPH, NJ- Brundage Park Playhouse is pleased to announce performance dates for its upcoming performances of Disney BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the Broadway musical, at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph, NJ.Performance Dates:· Friday nights: June 30 & July 7 at 7 pmSign Up for FREE Randolph NewsletterGet local news you can trust in your inbox.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Priva...

RANDOLPH, NJ- Brundage Park Playhouse is pleased to announce performance dates for its upcoming performances of Disney BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the Broadway musical, at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph, NJ.

Performance Dates:

· Friday nights: June 30 & July 7 at 7 pm

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· Saturday matinees: July 1 & 8 at 2pm

· Saturday nights: July 1 & 8 at 7pm

· Sunday matinees: July 2 & 9 at 3 pm

Music by ALAN MENKEN Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE Book by LINDA WOOLVERTON Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

Directed by Anna Gelpke Music Director – NicolePaige Uvenio Choreographer – Dawn Warga

This “tale as old as time” tells the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

CAST

The Beast- Matt Kougasian, Randolph

Belle- Libby Drew, Mendham

Gaston- Owen McKenna, Basking Ridge

Cogsworth- Dane Forgione, Staten Island

Madame de la Grande Bouche- Amanda Goulden, Whippany

Maurice- Jared Zak, Boonton

Babette – Rebecca Soleiman, Budd Lake

Chip- Zoe Rock, Budd Lake & Trinity DeVito, Randolph

Mrs. Potts- Cathy McKay, Newton

Lefou- Nick Short, Randolph

Lumiere – David Tavares, Denville

Monsieur D’Arque- Michael Rocco, East Hanover

Silly Girls: Sarah Decker, Florham Park Samara Fishkin, Randolph Dara George, New Providence

Villagers/Enchanted Objects: Alison Bancroft, Hackettstown Margret Summer, Ramsey Matthew Gruby, Long Valley Danielle Mount, Ledgewood Jessica Blewitt, Budd Lake Ava Blewitt, Budd Lake JoAnn Uvenio, Landing Frank Uvenio, Landing

Prices are $20 for children under 12, seniors 62 and above and military personnel with ID. All others are $25. All seats are General Admission (no assigned seating).

Purchase tickets online through Randolph’s Community Pass system.

For more information visit www.brundageparkplayhouse.org or call the theater at (973) 989-7092.

Millbrook Avenue Bridge in Randolph Is Now Open

RANDOLPH, NJ- Millbrook Ave. bridge reopened at 5pm yesterday which County Bridge Restoration Project Completed Before First Day of SchoolMorris County officials cut a ribbon this morning at the historic Millbrook Avenue bridge in Randolph Township, celebrating completion of a two-month restoration project and announcing the span will be reopened today at 5 p.m.“We have phenomenal partners: the Township of Randolph, municipal officials, our engineering team. This project was done on time and on budget in a very rainy seas...

RANDOLPH, NJ- Millbrook Ave. bridge reopened at 5pm yesterday which County Bridge Restoration Project Completed Before First Day of School

Morris County officials cut a ribbon this morning at the historic Millbrook Avenue bridge in Randolph Township, celebrating completion of a two-month restoration project and announcing the span will be reopened today at 5 p.m.

“We have phenomenal partners: the Township of Randolph, municipal officials, our engineering team. This project was done on time and on budget in a very rainy season, so I want to thank the contractor for that as well. The county has a massive amount of infrastructure to take care of, and we understand it’s critical to our businesses and our residents. The county maintains 287 miles of roads and about 1,100 bridges and culverts. This was one of six bridge restoration projects completed since 2022. It was closed 10 weeks and it's great to see this open again,” stated Morris County Commissioner Stephen Shaw, liaison to the Morris County Public Works Department.

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He was joined at the ribbon cutting by Morris County Commissioner Deborah Smith, Randolph Mayor Lou Nisivoccia and Councilmembers Marie Potter, Christine Carey and Joe Hathaway, as well as employees from Morris County and Randolph Township engineering departments and Sparwick Contracting of Lafayette, which performed the restoration work that began mid-June.

The historic stone masonry arch bridge over Mill Brook in Randolph was originally constructed in 1930 and has a span length of 17 feet to carry two lanes of traffic with a roadway width of 23 feet. For more than 90 years it has been an essential link for Randolph Township, connecting the quaint Millbrook community to the modern era. Over time, the impacts of water infiltration and freeze/thaw cycles caused deterioration and stone displacement to the point that the bridge required remediation.

The $697,000 county-funded project, which began on June 19, 2023 included:

Reconstructing stone masonry elements (parapets, retaining walls, and footings)

Strengthening the arch through masonry repairs and the construction of reinforced flowable fill over the arch

Protecting the arch from water infiltration by constructing membrane waterproofing sandwiched between layers of asphalt pavement

Construction of surface drainage improvements

The project required a full roadway closure of Millbrook Avenue between Fords Road and Pierson’s Hill Road. Construction was scheduled between the hours of 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and most Saturdays from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to complete the project as quickly as possible.

“I’m happy to see the bridge open. I want to thank the county for all their cooperation. It looks beautiful – it looks just like the old bridge did. For those of us who have been here a long time, it’s nice to know it fits the historical nature of the area, while also adding to modern safety,” stated Mayor Nisivoccia.

Travelers can safely cross again on a newly paved riding surface supported by structurally reinforced walls and arches!

With Schooley’s Mountain Bridge in Washington Township and Millbrook Ave. Bridge completed, the county has completed six bridge projects since last year. Morris County Public Works Director Chris Vitz is looking forward to two more upcoming projects planned for this year: demolition and replacement of the Richards Avenue Bridge over McKeel Brook in the Town of Dover and rehabilitation of a truss bridge on Roxiticus Road in Mendham Township.

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