Children Invited to Bowl with Jefferson Recreation Department
Jefferson Region
Jefferson Museum Participates in Pathways of History and adds Gallery of Quilts
The Jefferson Township Museum, also known as the George Chamberlain House, will participate in the 8th Annual Pathways of History Tour of Historic Places in Morris County.
Fab Forward Performs at Jefferson Township’s Gazebo - Friday, August 25th
The Jefferson Arts Committee’s Gazebo Committee is pleased to announce that Fab Forward will perform at their Jefferson Township’s 2017 free summer concert series on Friday evening, August 25th. The concert will be held in the beautiful Victorian Gazebo located in the Jefferson Township Municipal Complex, 1033 Weldon Road, Milton/Oak Ridge, NJ, beginning at 7 PM.
Jefferson Township Police – Officer of the Month Detective Justin Gjelsvik
Jefferson Township Police Officer of the month for September goes to Detective Justin Gjelsvik. Detective Gjelsvik has been a township resident since 1976.
Berkshire Valley Road, Jefferson: Work Starts this Month - Expect Delays
The 2.8-mile project will run from Blue Road to near Manor Drive. Topline Construction of Somerville is the contractor. The bid price is $708,167. The project includes storm basin work, ADA ramps, milling, paving, and striping. The contractor has 20 working days (in good weather) to complete the work. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Police will assist with traffic control. Motorists should expect travel delays.
Jefferson Teen Scene sailing away on Miss Lotta on Friday!
On Friday, September 15, the June 2017 to June 2018 Jefferson Township Registered Teen Scene students will enjoy a trip aboard the Miss Lotta sailing on Lake Hopatcong, Mini Golf at Lake Hopatcong Golf Club, DJ Earl, Photo Booth, Pizza and Snacks.
Jefferson Township Farmers Market – Offers a unique experience for you this Sunday
While this Farmer’s Market is still in its first year it continues to amaze Lake Residents with their selection of Farm Fresh produce, and other specialized vendors. The weekend they have two exciting announcements.
Enjoy the Radio City “Christmas Spectacular” with Jefferson Rec on 11/10!
Comfortably travel into NYC to experience the Radio City Music Hall’s spectacular holiday show – an experience you will never forget!
Jefferson 14th Annual Junior Police Academy – Continues to set the standard for Community Relations!
Jefferson Township held their annual Junior Police Academy from July 31 to August 4, 2017, where 75 kids learned tough love, teamwork and most importantly, they created a long-lasting positive bond with the Police that will last a lifetime.
| According to Chief of Police, William Craig. “We do this activity each year to ensure that the youth see us a friend and a member of the community that they can trust, and at any time they can approach us with a question or problem they are having. This is just part of what we do in our community outreach activities to make sure that we are serving the public. In the best possible way.” |  |
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Detective Joseph Kratzel, Community Services Officer ran the overall program this year using a combination of Tough Love, Drill Sergeant and Cheerleader to create the right positive outcome and to create team building across the six squads. According to Detective Joseph Kratzel, “This year we have made several positive changes, as we added a Rock Climbing Wall and several other team building events. That’s one of our core values is to strive for all Team-Work and organization.” “The real purpose for this is to bring together a partnership for us and the community, and to help us become closer.” |
In interviewing Joseph Kratzel’s two sons that were in the program for their second year, they stated. ”I just want to get a better understanding of what my father does, and to learn self-discipline. This a great event where we learn a lot, while having fun throughout the process."
As you watched the members of the Junior Police Academy participate in the different team events, you could see them offering suggestions to fellow team mates, and joining in both the winning and losing aspects of each event.
Throughout the week they also learn important aspects on how to handle a firearm to the law enforcement tactics that are used to catch the bad guys. As you watch this positive life-experiences being explained, you can’t help but to see how it’s having a positive experience on the kids.
In addition, as you looked over the crowd, you couldn’t help but notice that there was a equal mixture of Boys and Girls participating in this year’s Academy, which quickly dispels the myth that the Police Academy is just a guy thing.
Add this phenomenal event to the long list of other community events such as, National Night Out, DARE and Trading Cards and you can easily see why Jefferson Township Police set the standard for Community Relations!
Special thanks to Erin Ackerly who provided additional photos from earlier in the week! We are already looking forward to 2018, to see how this improve this already great event.
Bridge Marina: Fuel Dock Fundraiser for Folds of Honor
Please help Bridge Marina raise funds for Folds of Honor at our last fundraising event of the season!
New Karate classes begin in September at Camp Jefferson
The Jefferson Township Recreation Department’s Karate Program will begin its next 10-week session on Monday, September 11, 2017 and continue through Monday, November 13, 2017. The program is open to school age children ages Kindergarten and up as well as adults.
Jefferson Township Recreation Department – Unleashes Seven Adult Exercise Programs open to all Lake Residents
Jefferson Township Recreation Department is trying to keep the Lake Community in shape with their announcement of Seven New Adult Exercise Programs, Which are available to all Lake Residents!
Berkshire Valley Road in Jefferson Targeted For Improvement – Expect Delays!
Phase two of Morris County’s aggressive 2017 road resurfacing program is set to start next week with a 2.8-mile paving project on Berkshire Valley Road in Jefferson, and a host of projects to follow countywide over the next three months.