The body of a Denville man was recovered from Cedar Lake Wednesday night following a search by local county and state authorities who rushed to the scene by a call reporting a kayaker who had flipped over and did not resurface Dive teams and drones were deployed to assist with an "extensive search" that ultimately located the victim was removed from the water by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit and the Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit Also responding to the scene were the New Jersey State Police Marine Unit and Parsippany Fire District 5 The incident is still under investigation but currently, the cause of death is not suspected to be criminal, police said. A post-mortem examination has been scheduled. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Denville Police at (973) 627-4900 ext. 377 or email fjackson@denvillepolice.gov. Ninety-nine acre Cedar Lake is one of several residential lake communities in Denville and Morris County. The private Cedar Lake Community Club offers activities including swimming and boating Morris County offers residents easy access to New York and other North Jersey hubs It is also known for offering a mix of living styles and atmospheres for all ages bustling nightlife and an abundance of history the county's second-hottest ZIP code for homebuying this past year you can find a bustling downtown area with local shops and restaurants as well as historic communities like Indian Lake — an artificial lake community created in the 1920s The hottest ZIP code in Denville for 2024 is 07834, where a home sold for $625,000, according to Joel Bergen, Realtor.com's senior economist who compiled a list of the top homebuying ZIP codes for each of the five North Jersey counties in 2024 These rankings were based on the number of unique views of property listings and the number of days listings remained active The ZIP codes with the hottest market demand had a high number of unique views per property and listings that remained on the market for a short period of time Rankings are based on data collected from January to November 2024 More recent headlines from DenvilleDenville gets festive: Feel the magic at these North Jersey downtowns that go all out for the holiday season Local craft beer: Denville brewery debuts 'Drone's Descent' beer and welcomes sky-watchers Casa D'Pizza in Denville: These pizzerias sell heaven by the slice. See our top pizza shop picks in North Jersey Affordable housing: More New Jersey towns sue to block affordable housing mandates. Has your town joined? Tens of thousands of protesters will converge nationwide today and scattered across New Jersey for May Day Strong protests to decry what they call corrupt lawless and predatory politics from President Donald Trump and billionaire backers like Elon Musk Over 1,100 May Day 2025 protests organized by the 50501 Movement are planned locally across the U.S. and internationally, with most being held Thursday, May 1 — historically known as May Day — and others on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. Eighteen will take place in New Jersey May Day has several meanings and origins, but in several countries, it commemorates the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movement Volunteer organizers have cited a range of concerns regarding the administration's recent actions including immigration raids and the slashing of thousands of federal jobs Here's what to know about today's protests in New Jersey The May Day 2025 and May Day Strong protests, using the hashtag #MayDayStrong, are being organized as a national of action backed by a coalition of hundreds of local organizations Groups of citizens will be marching on the streets protesting on the local level at congressional offices or hanging banners and staging walk-ins at schools Rallies are also being held by supporters and Americans abroad in the United Kingdom and France Protests on May Day are centered around the working class and the grave impacts organizers say the Trump administration and billionaire profiters have on wages, benefits and workers' dignity. The day is to stand for workers who organizers say are under attack by an administration that is "defunding schools attacking unions and targeting immigrant families with fear and violence." "We are reclaiming our power from corporate elites or their billionaire backers," organizers wrote Here are the May Day rallies planned in New Jersey today topicsOrganizers will be holding signs and chanting as they march across U.S Protestors are demanding a world where every family has housing The 50501 Movement is a grassroots initiative that was born on the social platform Reddit and under the hashtag #50501 in the early days of Trump's second inauguration It stands for 50 protests in 50 states on 1 day The movement led to nationwide mobilization on Feb urging supporters and local groups to take a stand at the nation's capitals days after Trump's inauguration and has since expanded to multiple rallies and protests including an April 9 rally dubbed "Hands Off." The 50501 Movement's organizers insist for peaceful Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team Construction is underway on a nearly 119,000-square-foot industrial building in Denville that will be home to a fast-growing moving and storage company has tapped PREMIER Design + Build Group as its general contractor for the project at 20 Dock Road with completion slated for the fourth quarter and plans that call for a 36-foot clear ceiling height one drive-in door and parking for 52 cars and 12 trailers will use the facility as a key distribution center for its logistics operations and to expand its reach across the Northeast benefiting from a location that is a three-minute drive from Interstate 80 The three firms were among those on hand recently for a groundbreaking ceremony “The acquisition of this property and development of our Denville facility is another example of how we are expanding our property ownership and is a pivotal step for growth in the New Jersey and surrounding markets,” Zippy Shell CEO Mark Kuhns said “This cutting-edge facility is perfectly located to serve millions of customers and will help streamline our logistics operations improve service efficiency and support our continued growth in the region Our goal is to become the nation’s largest portable containerized moving and storage company providing the best solutions for our customers.” the firms noted that the site offers direct access to major transportation routes and is 90 minutes from more than 20 million people “We are excited to collaborate with Cervenka Development Partners and Zippy Shell on this modern industrial facility,” said Alec Zocher cofounder and managing principal of PREMIER “With demand for high-quality logistics and distribution space at an all-time high this project will deliver long-term value to both Zippy Shell and the greater Denville community.” has retained JLL Executive Managing Director Chris Hile and Managing Director Howard Weinberg to market the remaining 57,457 square feet of industrial space at 20 Dock Road robust infrastructure and access to major markets make Denville a prime logistics location,” Howard said citing the region’s extensive highway network multiple rail lines and proximity to major ports and airports “We anticipate a great deal of interest in the remaining space at this brand new facility.” The project team also noted that the development will create more than 80 local construction and trade jobs providing opportunities for skilled workers half of the facility will support more than a dozen permanent full-time positions in logistics while also contributing substantial tax revenue to Denville CDP is proud to partner with Zippy Shell to begin the final phase of this transformative project bringing significant financial benefits to the town of Denville and Morris County,” said Tom Cervenka “This groundbreaking marks yet another major step forward in supporting local job growth business expansion and sustainable economic development in the region with our partner Zippy Shell.” Cervenka closes on 19-acre parcel in Denville, eyes 119,000 sq. ft. industrial project has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State Greek Real Estate Partners has gained a seal of approval for one of its key divisions thanks to a new accreditation from the Institute of Real Estate Management All RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2023 Real Estate NJ 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy Police made two arrests relating to involvement in running an alleged illicit massage business in Denville She is accused of promoting prostitution at her business according to the press release sent by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office is accused of engaging in sexual activity for money at the establishment the Denville Police Department executed a search warrant at the Oasis Spa and at Bang's Fairview residence currency was found and police say it is "indicative of prostitution." Local: Denville is one of the hottest towns in New Jersey for homebuying. Here's why Bang was charged on a summons complaint with third-degree promoting prostitution second-degree money laundering and the disorderly persons offense of engaging with prostitution Li was also charged by summons complaint with the disorderly persons offense of engaging with prostitution Homeland Security Investigations Human Trafficking Task Force and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office also participated in the investigation The investigation into the alleged illegal business is still active and ongoing Denville is no stranger to prostitution arrests two were arrested on prostitution charges at June Spa This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy A Morris County neighborhood is pushing back against plans for a massive digital billboard to be introduced next week expressing concerns about various impacts on residents' quality of life A letter posted Wednesday from Beth Tecchio president of the Indian Lake Community Club in Denville informed club members of the advertising sign project at 4 Indian Road to be discussed at the upcoming township zoning board meeting March 19 Property owners near the site previously received a letter from a law firm representing Outfront Media The company is represented in the application by the law firm Price Meese Shulman & D'Arminio Outfront is looking to install the billboard 90 feet in the air multiple-message sign facing Route 80 east and a 672-square-foot static sign directed toward westbound travelers The letter contains numerous variance requests pertaining to Denville's municipal code The zone permits a maximum billboard height of 30 feet and an electronic sign area may not exceed 2½ square feet 10 inches in height and 36 inches in width Tecchio's message included a list of potential negative effects for homeowners should the sign be approved and the aesthetic impact on the neighborhood and there is strength in numbers," the letter read "This is your opportunity to express any concerns before a decision is made." The Indian Lake Community Club is home to roughly 1,200 residences around 86-acre Indian Lake, the organization's website says Outfront bills itself on its website as "one of America’s most innovative media companies," with a commitment to using creativity and technology to grow its partner businesses "Crystal clear and eye-catching advertisements day or night," the website reads "our digital billboards command attention for local and national brands."