Group 2 title at Berkshore Valley Golf Course in Oak Ridge.William Foley to win by three strokes over three others to win medalist honors Monday at the NJSIAA North Jersey Group 2 sectional tournament at Berkshire Valley Golf Course in Oak Ridge The win was Aronson’s first 18-hole tournament triumph of the season and was the first sectional title for a Demarest golfer since 2013 when Tom LaMorte “The conditions played a huge role in my process out there It forced me to think about each decision I made on the course The conditions also tested my patience and my ability to execute important shots down the stretch as the rain started late in the round,” said Aronson after his successful round I have been hitting the ball well this season but have been struggling around and on the greens This should give me confidence to continue to play good golf moving into more 18-hole tournaments in high school and leading up to the bulk of my tournament season.” “The team was disappointed to finish second at the Morris County Tournament on April 30 behind Delbarton so they were motivated to put in the work in the few days between tournaments to win this one,” said Mendham head coach Shira Brown “This title means a lot to us because it shows our resilience and that we can bounce back from disappointments Three of the four tournament players (Liam and Michael) have been together since freshmen year Chris Lubas was the fourth tournament player that year and after he graduated Seth has filled out the tournament squad for the past three years.” “They have all played together so long and support each other and it means a lot to them to all be going to the TOC together next week I am so proud of how hard they have worked and all they have already accomplished and am so excited to see what the next three weeks hold for them.” The two teams from each site with the lowest total scores advance to the state group championships and the two individuals with the lowest scores that are not on an advancing team move on to the Tournament of Champions to be held at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater on Monday The N.J. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices JEFFERSON — Jake Aronson has been playing tournament golf since he was 8 and got in his first multi-day event at 13 So the Demarest sophomore wasn't too anxious coming into the Group 2 North sectional at Berkshire Valley Golf Course on Monday morning who shot three birdies on his last six holes to finish with a 1-under 70 helping Demarest qualify for the overall NJSIAA Championship for the first time since 2013 With all four scoring golfers earning medals Mendham earned its second straight sectional title whose twin brother Ben finished 2-over and was fourth after a match of cards I like being able to execute shots under pressure." Mendham had slipped to second behind Delbarton on the last hole at the Morris County Tournament on April 30 which made senior Anders Farley particularly pleased with the repeat sectional trophy Farley and Ben Aaronson all tied for second with 2-over 73s "It feels good to come back to this course and win again with a better score," said Farley "This will give us a lot of momentum going into states." was the only medalist who was not from Mendham or Demarest This is Dippel's second trip to the championship It is Brandt's fourth straight trip to the final who signed a National Letter of Intent with Lafayette "To have all four of our counting scores be 74 or lower Kamran Basar 83); Demarest 306 (Jake Aronson 70 Max Platin 86); River Dell 326; West Morris 332; Montville 334; Old Tappan 336; High Point 339; West Essex 341; Sparta 342; Voorhees 368; Cranford 369; Hackettstown 389; Pascack Valley 383; Gov Livingston 388; Morris Tech 405; Lakeland 443 Jake Aronson (Demarest) 70; Liam Brandt (Mendham) 73; Anders Farley (Mendham) 73; Ben Aronson (Demarest) 73; Seth Harris (Mendham) 74; Jake Dippel (High Point) 74; Jayden Na (River Dell) 75 Mountain Lakes captured Monday’s North Group 1 sectional crown and Ramsey was runner-up to earn the second bid to the State Boys Championship on May 12 at Raritan Valley Mountain Lakes shot 299 at Newton in Newton and senior Ryan Powers was medalist with 2-under 68 He was supported by senior Max Troisi’s 75 and senior Ryan Lalin’s 76 Ramsey carded 309 to finish second among 16 teams freshman Derek Kay and senior Ryan Ledlow 77 apiece Senior Harry Cohen was medalist and led Ramapo to the team championship at Monday’s North Group 3 sectional at Flanders Valley in Flanders Cohen shot 1-under 71 for the Green Raiders Chatham had 305 to finish second among the 16 teams Note: The two individual Boys at each sectional with the lowest scores that are NOT on an advancing team’s roster will be allowed to advance Ramapo won Monday’s North Group B sectional title and Old Tappan was runner-up to earn bids to the State Girls Championship May 13 at Raritan Valley Ramapo carded 332 at Stanton Ridge G&CC in White House Station and junior Reese Fishman earned medalist with 5-over 76 and junior Skylar Lee shot 77 Sophomore Olivia Ki had 88 and senior Kacie Gmiterek 91 “It was very matter-of-fact,” said Ramapo coach Pat Lawler who last month earned his 200th career win as a boys and girls coach Old Tappan was runner-up among the 10 public schools with 359 Freshman Romy Kim paced the Golden Knights with 77 Ridgewood captured the North Group A sectional title and Ridge was runner-up Monday to earn the two bids to the State Championship Ridgewood shot 340 at Great Gorge in Vernon with sophomore Sophia Oliver carding 10-over 80 Ridge shot 365 to finish second among the 12 schools with senior Zoey Zhu leading with 77 and sophomore Amy Richman adding 88 Note: This is the first year that only girls Public schools compete at sectionals while the eight top-ranked Non-Public schools earn automatic bids to the State Championship New location marks the company's 45th clinic across New Jersey and Connecticut 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsMed Physical Therapy a leading provider of outpatient rehabilitation services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mendham Physical Therapy in Mendham This strategic acquisition brings the company's total number of clinics to 45 further strengthening its presence in Morris County and reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to high-quality patient-centered care throughout the region "We are proud to welcome Mendham Physical Therapy into the SportsMed family as our 45th location This expansion supports our ongoing mission to increase access to high-quality rehabilitation services while continuing to deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve," said Peter N The Mendham clinic will continue to serve the local community now supported by SportsMed's full suite of rehabilitative services Since partnering with Hildred Capital Management in 2018 SportsMed has grown from 7 to 45 locations demonstrating a consistent trajectory of expansion while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and clinical excellence SportsMed is a portfolio company of Hildred Capital Management a NYC-based investor of lower middle market healthcare companies. Holland & Knight served as legal advisor to SportsMed Media contact: Mario CalaExecutive Vice President of Operations[email protected]  a leading provider of outpatient rehabilitation and wellness services proudly announces the opening of a brand-new.. Fitness/Wellness Health Care & Hospitals Computer Software Computer Software Do not sell or share my personal information: One of the smaller school districts in Morris County has put a big ask in front of its residents Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide a nearly $20 million bond referendum in Mendham borough heating systems and other projects at the two school buildings in the K-8 district The proposal is split into two questions: The first would authorize $9.96 million worth of spending About $3.4 million of state aid is available to offset that cost − but only if voters approve the referendum The second question asks voters to approve an additional $9.33 million in expenditures including the construction of an auditorium for a district that now has none But that would take effect only if the first question passes Board of Education President Catalina Wolfmeyer, speaking at a December virtual public forum to discuss the proposal said the district provides "award-winning" education for its approximately 500 students "our buildings require attention and our facilities need to be upgraded." Superintendent Mitzi Morillo said the district has managed to fund several significant capital-reserve projects since its last referendum in 2001 including a security vestibule at Hilltop School and a library renovation at Mountain View Middle School with the debt from the previous referendum about to be paid off "This is a unique opportunity to obtain state aid to complete some of the projects in a manner we wouldn't be able to do with our capital reserve," Morillo said What's in the Mendham school referendum?The highest-priority projects are contained in the first of two questions on the ballot alterations and improvements" at both schools At Hilltop, the first question would fund an upgrade of the library to create a media center that would "reflect today’s collaborative learning environments and improve sight lines," according to Mendham's referendum website Hilltop would also replace its "outdated lights and boiler to boost energy efficiency and reduce costly repairs." the first question would replace aging windows and roofing with energy-efficient materials upgrade the science lab and install a new security vestibule a vote in favor of the second would authorize the addition of a 384-seat auditorium at Mountain View to create "an appropriate gathering place to support performing arts education and expand related arts courses to include public speaking The space would provide a "much-needed space to welcome community members to school events performances and more," the district proposal states the seat rows would slope down to a handicapped-accessible stage The addition would also include bathrooms and designated classroom space for music classes in a school where 70% of the students participate in the performing arts Morilla added that Mountain View held its winter concert on Wednesday and had to stagger the performances "Then there's a choral performance in the cafetorium "It really doesn't do justice to our students' talents when they have to perform in a setting like that The parents had to sit in bleachers and depending on where they sat they couldn't see their children performing a graduate of the district whose firm designed the proposed addition recalled having to walk from Mountain View to Hilltop to rehearse the school play there because Hilltop had the only auditorium in the district More: Morris retiree saluted by Gov. Murphy for exposing 'fake farmers' in NJ. Is reform next? That auditorium was demolished to make way for an addition to Hilltop funded by the 2001 referendum and "there hasn't been an auditorium in the district since that day," Gianforcaro said student performances at Mountain View take place on a makeshift stage in the cafeteria "It's just thinking of the possibilities of what can be if we do have a location where they share their gifts with the community and with the parents and also use it to learn and expand our related arts program," the superintendent added Due to the pending retirement of the remaining debt from the 2001 referendum residents would actually see a small decline in their annual school taxes should the first question pass Based on the average assessed home price of $693,518 the typical borough homeowner would pay $6 less per month over the 25-year term of the new referendum The new debt would not be assessed until the previous bond is paid off in July 2026 that would increase the monthly tax bill for the average homeowner by $22 a month over the 25-year term of the bonds issued to pay for the referendum The vote is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 28, and will be held at standard polling locations in the borough from 8 a.m Those who applied for and received vote-by-mail forms cannot cast their ballots at polling locations Those forms must be postmarked by the election date or hand-delivered at the Morris County Clerk’s Office at 10 Court St Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian He has been a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live since 2003 This makes him the longest-tenured cast member in the show’s history He was also the first regular cast member born after the show’s premiere in 1975 Thompson starred on NBC’s sitcom Kenan from 2021 to 2022 Kenan Thompson is known on SNL for pioneering sketches as “Black Jeopardy” and is hugely beloved thanks to a tidal wave of nostalgic fans who grew up on early 2000s classics All That He’s also a dad (to two girls) in his mid-40s living in suburbia family-friendly humor has created unbelievable appeal and engagement from fans from middle America to coastal elites Becoming a dad sucked the cool right out of him — and he’s OK with that Will Pyznar (5) of Mendham plays against Montville during the boys lacrosse game between Mendham and Montville at West Morris Mendham High School in Mendham 2023.Mile Djordjiovski | For NJ Advance Media .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jack McKenna | For NJ Advance MediaNine different players found the back of the net for Mendham to help it pull away from Morristown-Beard en route to a 16-10 victory in Morristown Christian Kotarski paced Mendham offensively with a two-goal Alex Pyznar notched a hat trick while Cristian Forlenza Patricio Grob and Ryan Lazzara scored two goals apiece for the visitors Lazzara also had a strong night in the faceoff circle Medham held a 6-5 lead at halftime before scoring five goals in each of the third and fourth quarters to extend its margin as the second half progressed Morristown-Beard drops to 8-5 and will face a quick turnaround ahead of its next game a clash against Morris Hills in the Morris County Tournament preliminary round Jack McKenna can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) A Morris County mayor who Donald Trump endorsed in an unsuccessful U.S. Senate bid last year is leaving local office to take a position in the White House Mendham Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner announced her resignation on Friday. In a letter posted on social media and the borough website she said that she was stepping down with "highly mixed emotions" from her leadership role in the town where she grew up in has given me an opportunity to give back to my community and help usher our small historic town into the future in as graceful a manner as possible," she wrote The letter stated she was offered and had accepted "a position in the White House" without naming a specific job. Serrano Glassner could not be reached for comment, but a social media post last week from the nonprofit National League of Cities described her as the White House's deputy director of intergovernmental affairs Part of the Executive Branch, the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs serves as a liaison between the White House and state "My time of service is not over," Serrano Glassner wrote in her resignation "I am honored to have this opportunity to serve our nation once again and promise to bring the same dedication and compassion to this new job that I brought every day to our lovely town." During her campaign, Serrano Glassner coined what would become a popular nickname for the embattled senator: "Gold Bar Bob," referring to the gold bars found in his home by investigators A family connection to TrumpDespite a low national profile as the mayor of a small suburban town Serrano Glassner gained attention through her husband a career political consultant who served as chief operating officer and deputy campaign manager for Donald Trump's presidential campaigns from July 2015 through November 2020 In July, CBS News, citing unnamed sources, reported that Michael Glassner was among a group of Trump supporters creating a legal defense fund to help pay bills for the former president's allies and staffers Serrano Glassner was also a delegate for Trump at the 2016 Republican National Convention More: Roxbury trio have spent a combined 52 years on town council. Why they’re still running Trump endorsed Serrano Glassner in the runup to the 2024 New Jersey Senate primary "I’m giving her my complete and total endorsement,” Trump told an audience at a GOP rally in Wildwood “They said her (opponent) is a Christie person who eventually won the Republican nomination before losing to Democrat Andy Kim in the November general election a Mendham Township resident and one-time Trump ally − and now a vocal critic − was famously denied a senior White House position during the president's first term But Serrano Glassner is not the first politician with Morris County ties that Trump has summoned to Washington the borough council said it would "commence the legal process of filling the mayor's vacancy." Serrano Glassner's current term Grace Monahan (15) of Mendham moves the ball against Mary Clare Easter (4) of Glen Ridge during the girls lacrosse game at the West Morris Mendham High School in Mendham .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comGrace Monahan recorded four goals and six draw controls to lead second-seeded Mendham past seventh-seeded West Morris 14-4 in the Morris County Tournament quarterfinals in Mendham and Cristiana Laracca added three goals for Mendham (8-4) Keira Duffy led West Morris (10-3) with two goals and one assist Mendham will face third-seeded Morristown in the semifinals on Wednesday Craig Epstein may be reached at cepstein@njadvancemedia.com MENDHAM − Mendham’s three-headed running game reared its head for the seventh straight week and the Minutemen secured their first division title in 20 years Mendham, No. 6 in the latest Morris/Sussex Top 10 rankings on Friday night to capture the SFC Liberty Blue division title in front of a packed crowd in Morris County accounted for 250 yards and two touchdowns to lift Mendham to its first division title since winning the old Iron Hills Conference crown in 2004 They were freshmen when I got here and they bought in right away They’ve been resilient and they’ve done everything we’ve asked of them,” fourth-year coach Ethan Jeros said We’ve shown that we could do this here and play tough football Mendham was a good football team and we’re getting back to that.” Capuzzi opened the scoring late in the first quarter when he barreled in from the 3-yard line with 2:52 left It was the first of two touchdowns on the night for the senior who finished with a game-high 184 yards on 33 carries “We worked on our running game all summer and as we get more used to the system Our saying is ‘maintain and gain’ and I think we’ve done that this season,” Capuzzi said “This is a big result for us and it has big implications for the rest of the season It’s a huge win on both sides of the ball.” Mendham added to its lead right before the half when quarterback Cameron Parrinello connected with receiver Harrison Spence on a 53-yard catch-and-run fade pass down the left sideline The big play came immediately following an interception by linebacker Tommy Suchanek at the Minutemen 47-yard line Spence came up big again late in the third quarter when he intercepted Montville quarterback Mike Ciullo at the Mustangs' 33-yard line and raced down the left sideline to put the Minutemen up by three scores with 1:06 left in the period I would not have been open had the defense not been glued on our three running backs The running game opens our passing game and we got to them at the right time,” Spence said I read the quarterback out of the box and he threw it my way It felt good to get one and run it back for my team.” Mendham (7-1) captured the SFC Liberty Blue title outright for it’s first division crown in 20 years The Minutemen extended their win streak to seven games since as season-opening loss to rivals West Morris Montville (5-2) had won six straight over the Minutemen going back to 2018 shutting down Montville all-purpose standout athlete Anthony Feaster The Minutemen were able to bottle up the Lehigh-bound Feaster and limit the big plays resulting in the defense’s third shutout of the season “We shut out a good football team with some really good football players “They are doing what they’re coached to do.” They said it“My objective when I got here was for the program to be a player-led team We try to emulate what we see on Saturdays and Sundays and the best teams are player-led These kids go out and hold each other accountable That’s the culture that’s been built here and the credit goes to them.” – Jeros “Even more than just winning the division title it’s just getting another win We take it week by week and we want to go 1-0 every week It was a bigger game with bigger implications.” – Capuzzi Up nextMendham hosts Randolph (4-3) next Friday Montville hosts Morris Hills (0-7) next Friday Mendham borough voters went to the polls on Tuesday and overwhelmingly passed both portions of a nearly $20 million school district referendum to fund repairs Preliminary results posted by the Morris County Board of Elections shows a 701-203 vote in favor of the first question to authorize $9.96 million worth of spending About $3.4 million of state aid is available to offset that cost "High priority" projects funded with the passage include renovations to a library science lab and heating systems at the two school buildings in the K-8 district Hilltop School also would get a security vestibule for entering the building Mountain View Middle School already has one The second question authorized an additional $9.33 million in expenditures Those funds will be used to construct an auditorium at Mountain View for a district that hasn't had one since a 2001 referendum funded work that necessitated the demolition of the last auditorium there “On behalf of our district administration and the Board of Education I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to community members for taking the time to learn about this proposal and voting,” Superintendent Mitzi Morillo wrote in a statement following the vote With the pending retirement of debt from a 2001 referendum residents would have seen a small decline in their annual school taxes if only the first question passed With both halves of the referendum approved the monthly tax bill for the average homeowner will increase by $22 a month That's based on the average assessed home value in the borough of about $690,000 More: Morristown councilman runs for NJ Assembly. Can he flip a seat in GOP stronghold? "Mendham Borough School District will now take the next steps," the district announced in its statement "Our professional consultants will begin by selling the bonds at the most favorable rates Architects and engineers will prepare project specifications for the bidding process Contracts will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidders The district will continue to keep the community updated throughout this process." The K-8 district serves nearly 500 students Mendham borough and township high school students attend West Morris Mendham Regional High School The vote awaits certification by the Morris County Clerk after mail-in and provisional ballots are counted .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Dylan McCoy | For NJ Advance MediaShea Shoulberg scored two goals and dished out six assists as second-seeded Mendham recorded a postseason victory at home getting past 15-seed Morristown-Beard 17-5 in the second round of the Morris County tournament Amelia Eichman led all players with five goals and had five draw controls for Mendham (7-4) Mendham will host West Morris in its quarterfinal matchup on Saturday Morristown-Beard (5-5) will shift its focus to the Prep B tournament hosting Stuart Day in the quarterfinals on Tuesday Dylan McCoy can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com Senate candidate will join White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Christine Serrano Glassner is stepping down from her role as the mayor of Mendham Borough in order to take a job in the second Donald Trump administration she announced today in a letter to Mendham residents “It is with highly mixed emotions that I write to my Mendham Borough community today to let you know that I resigned my position as Mayor,” Serrano Glassner said as I share with you that I was offered and accepted a position to work in the White House I am honored to have this opportunity to serve our nation once again and promise to bring the same dedication and compassion to this new job that I brought each day to our lovely town.” Serrano Glassner told friends that she will join the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs “Part of my portfolio are mayors,” she said a Republican who was first elected mayor in 2018 after previously serving on the borough council has long had close ties to Trump’s orbit through her husband Michael Glassner; Glassner is a longtime Trump aide who was the chief operating officer of Trump’s 2020 campaign Serrano Glassner’s departure for the Trump administration will also cause a special election this year in Mendham a longtime Republican bastion that has veered towards Democrats in recent years though Republicans remain dominant at the local level NJ — Spring cleaning has arrived for New Jersey American Water and Mendham Borough is one of the towns set for the utility company's annual water main flushing this year The utility provider announced that it has kicked off its 2025 flushing schedule flushing is scheduled to last through the end of the week it’s the process of opening fire hydrants in specific areas to temporarily increase water flow through the system This helps clear out sediment and maintain water quality The routine also includes flushing blowoff valves on dead-end mains to ensure the entire network stays clean and efficient Residents may notice temporary water discoloration or a drop in water pressure during the flushing process If customers experience temporary water discoloration New Jersey American Water recommends running the cold water until it is clear routine process that helps us clean out any mineral deposits or sediment that may have built up over time inside the pipes,” said New Jersey American Water Vice President of Operations we also take the opportunity to check our water pressure and fire flows in the system and confirm our hydrants are operational.” Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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NJ — Mendham Township Middle School tops the state in the latest performance review The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released the 2023-2024 School Performance Reports this month detailing the performance of more than 2,400 public schools across the state Districts are scored from 0 to 100 based on factors like standardized test scores The performance reports include school-by-school summative scores and ratings which compare districts and provide a numerical measure of each school’s academic achievement and progress "Summative scores" are calculated on a scale from 1 to 99 reflecting key factors such as graduation rates and progress in English and math while schools with lower scores are categorized for support and improvement located at 16 Washington Valley Road in Brookside earned the highest summative score in the state for the 2023-2024 school year The middle school also ranked second statewide out of approximately 2,500 schools in New Jersey dedicated support staff and Board of Education,” said Principal of MTMS Dr we continue to deliver a world-class education that equips our students with a winning mindset for success in school These consistent academic achievements are a powerful reflection of our shared commitment to excellence and doing our very best for our kids.” Mendham Township students exceeded state standards in both English language arts and mathematics while also meeting expectations on other assessments teachers and staff,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr “This accomplishment is a direct reflection of them.” The NJDOE website states that the 2023-2024 performance reports serve as a tool to evaluate whether all students have equitable access to high-quality education The reports assess students' academic growth whether it meets or exceeds state standards and how schools compare to others in meeting those benchmarks said the reports can also provide valuable information for families and the school community as a whole for dialogue between the community and local school leaders about the school district’s accomplishments and areas of need," he said in a statement View the full scores and ratings by clicking here 2025 at 9:33 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}There were no injuries (Mendham Township Police Department )MENDHAM NJ — A fire broke out at a Mendham Township home this past weekend The fire was reported on Lake Drive in the Woodland Lakes section of Mendham Township just before noon on Saturday first responders and police officers Joseph Wilce and Sean Rice found a fully engulfed chicken coop with the fire rapidly spreading to an adjacent residence Members of the township police department worked to contain the fire and cleared the residence to ensure no one was inside before assisting the fire department and when members of the Brookside Engine Company arrived on the scene they found an active structure fire affecting the roof Members of the Mendham Township Fire Department had the fire under control within an hour by conducting an aggressive interior fire attack Investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing A GoFundMe campaign for the family has raised over $12,000 of its $100,000 goal as of Tuesday morning "The Guerreros lost everything in a devastating house fire but their home and all their belongings are gone who has always opened their doors to others now finds themselves without one," wrote fundraiser organizer Evonne Vanleeuwen Every dollar raised will go toward helping the Guerrero family get back on their feet temporary housing and the process of rebuilding their home To learn more or donate, click here. Cristiana Laracca (10) of Mendham tries to move the ball past Katie Powers (10) of Glen Ridge and Mary Clare Easter (4) during the girls lacrosse game at the West Morris Mendham High School in Mendham .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jack McKenna | For NJ Advance MediaCristiana Laracca led the way offensively for Mendham with a four-goal performance in her team’s 13-8 victory over West Morris in Mendham Lexi Alofs and Shea Shoulberg also starred for Mendham Each player recorded a hat trick and Shoulberg assisted on a pair of goals to notch a team-high five points in the game Amelia Eichman found the back of the net twice while Grace Monahan scored one goal and assisted on two others to round out the scoring for Mendham (6-4) West Morris dropped to 9-2 as its seven-game winning streak comes to a close West Morris will look to start a new streak on Wednesday in a road matchup against Saddle River Day 2025 at 3:12 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The deadline for filing petitions to run in New Jersey was Tuesday NJ — The Mendham Township Committee has two petitions for the 2025 primary election Two Republicans are running on the same petition: Two Democrats are also running on the same petition: The primary election will be held on June 10 2025 at 9:32 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The event will showcase performances by around six local bands and offer a variety of food and family-friendly activities for all ages the Brookside Community Club is bringing the '60s vibe to town with the inaugural Brookstock Music Festival on the club's grounds at 1 East Main Street The event will showcase performances from six local bands including a special set by high school students Attendees can also enjoy a variety of games Tickets for the festival are now on sale and can be purchased here The Brookside Community Club is looking for sponsors, with all donations going toward creating a safe, enjoyable space for festival-goers. To become a sponsor, contact the community club at brooksidecommunityclub@gmail.com MENDHAM - Donald Trump's help didn't put Christine Serrano Glassner in the Senate Serrano Glassner has resigned as mayor of this tony Morris County borough to take a White House job in the Trump Administration Serrano Glassner says she has "mixed emotions" about resigning her position "I have dedicated my life to public service in federal with my favorite so far being with all of you while caring for this town that I love and have grown up in Being mayor of Mendham Borough and the first woman mayor has given me an opportunity to give back to my community and help usher our small historic town into the future in as graceful a manner as possible." Serrano Glassner pledged to continue her public service in Washington Serrano Glassner sought the Republican nomination for U.S Senate - at the time planning to run against Bob Menendez She stayed in the race when Menendez bowed out and in May was endorsed by Trump at a rally in Wildwood Serrano Galssner lost the Republican primary to Curtis Bashaw by about 23,000 votes Bashaw lost the general election to now-Senator Andy Kim by almost 400,000 votes Serrano Glassner's post did not specify what she will be doing in her new job Loser is joining the coup against the Constitution I would like to receive emails from Insider NJ 2025 at 10:02 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}This year the district is contending with a three percent reduction in state aid adding additional pressure to budget planning Mendham Township is inviting the public to an open house to discuss the school district’s proposed budget for the upcoming year Residents can learn more about the 2025–26 school district budget during in-person open houses on April 24 in the Mendham Township Elementary School cafeteria (18 W Main Street) the purpose of the open house is to give Superintendent Dr and members of the Board of Education an opportunity to present the proposed budget and answer questions ahead of the final vote The proposed $26.03 million budget for the 2025–26 school year first introduced at the March 18 work session plans for expansion of the Special Education program and supports facility projects through reserve funds A statement from the district notes that the operating budget also accounts for a $44,147 reduction in state aid “Collaboration between our Board of Education and community is essential to continuing to provide the best education and opportunities for all of our students,” Constantino said The Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing on April 29 at Mendham Township Middle School (16 Washington Valley Road) where a formal vote on the budget will take place “These open houses help maintain clear and transparent communications with our residents,” said Mosner “We are looking forward to welcoming everyone.” 2025 at 9:32 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Just weeks after Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner's resignation the Borough Council has officially elected its new mayor NJ — After weeks of uncertainty following Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner's resignation six-member Mendham Borough Council officially swore in Jim Kelly as the new mayor following Council President Neil Sullivan's role as temporary leader after Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner's resignation Christine Serrano Glassner, Mendham's first female mayor, resigned on Feb. 7 after accepting a position in the Trump Administration Glassner, whose husband, Michael Glassner, served as Donald Trump's deputy campaign manager, did not specify the role she will be taking and could not be reached for comment. However, a report by the New Jersey Globe indicated that she is expected to join the White House's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs "It has been my great pleasure to serve such a wonderful town and with such amazing people I wish you and our Boro team the very best ahead and know that I am always just a phone call away," Glassner said the local Republican Committee submitted the names of potential candidates to the council for review Council President Neil Sullivan reviewed the candidates the council voted to appoint Jim Kelly as mayor Kelly has been a member of the Borough Council for six years having previously served as Council President and Chair of the Finance Committee during his tenure "Transparency and open communication are the cornerstones of our governance… Together we will navigate this transition and continue to build a strong and vibrant future for Mendham Borough," the council previously told residents in a memo including meeting state deadlines for affordable housing planning while preserving the borough’s character enhancing Parks and Recreation programs for all ages and working with Public Safety Director Craig and Officer-in-Charge McNichol on long-term police department planning to ensure resident safety COLONIA — The plot might have change and the cast of characters might come and go but one thing remains the same: The Colonia High School boys basketball team is a sectional champion The Patriots captured their fourth consecutive North 2 Group 3 title by breaking open a close contest in the fourth quarter and cruising to a 62-43 victory over Mendham on Friday Colonia will travel to the Dunn Center in Elizabeth for Tuesday’s state semifinals a nemesis that has ended the Patriots’ season following each of those past three sectional titles It’s a reflection of our program and what we do every single day,” Colonia coach Jose Rodriguez said of the four-peat the things we have to do to get to this point Four is special but this is about this particular group and their journey and what they’ve done and I’m really proud of the way they’ve come along.” More: Monroe jumps to early lead, cruises to Central Group 4 girls basketball final More: Boys Basketball: Colonia holds off fierce rally, advances to sectional final one-possession affair until Zach Smith nailed a 3-pointer off a dish from Aiden Derkack at the third-quarter buzzer for a 42-37 cushion The top-seeded Patriots (27-4) then outscored second-seeded Mendham (24-6) by a 20-6 margin in the fourth quarter limiting the Minutemen to a pair of layups while connecting on all seven of their field goal attempts in the final period trust the process and trust each other and that was what we did and we came out with the W,” Smith said We might struggle early and let the adrenalin get the best of us but we stayed calm and came out strong.” Colonia once again showed that it doesn’t need a zillion points from Derkack to be successful The junior guard picked up his second foul in the second quarter and finished with 14 points stepped up once again by scoring a team-leading 16 points and freshman Jayce Rodriguez deposited nine of his dozen points in the fourth quarter Schools are double-teaming and trying to take him away,” Smith said of Derkack “We all know that we have to step up our games and become leaders.” Much of Derkack’s early energy was exhibited on the defensive end where he shut out Mendham’s Kevin King over the first quarter dropping 11 in the third quarter to keep the Minutemen within striking distance Unlike Tuesday’s 57-54 semifinals win over Chatham in which Colonia nearly squandered a 21-point advantage the Patriots went off in the fourth quarter Friday instead of our guys having those moments when they had some bad possessions they did a good job turning around and responding after halftime,” Rodriguez noted “I think our group did a really good job of staying with it and we got back to how we play and we were able to get some points in transition.” Derkack opened the final stanza with a pair of free throws and King answered The Patriots then took off on a 16-2 barrage that began with a Rodriguez 3 and ended with a Rodriguez jumper “It was the most-opposite you could get in fourth quarters but that game is over and this game is over,” Derkack said everyone gave everything and I’m very proud of my boy Jayce being a freshman and stepping up in a big role I think it’s just great for him having older players mentor him Rodriguez thought for a moment when asked what’s differently about this championship from the previous three probably had some higher expectations than some of the other teams because of a guy like Aiden,” Rodriguez stated “I think some of the other teams had to ground it out to get better and I think that this team kind of had those expectations They still had to learn how to win so I’m proud of them for figuring that part out.” 2025 at 9:41 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}These family-friendly summer activities in Mendham-Chester are sure to be crowd-pleasers for everyone Mendham-Chester — summer is just around the corner If you're in search of family-friendly fun we've put together a list of seven fantastic activities in and around town that are sure to be a hit with everyone Don't forget to check with the venue ahead of time to confirm hours ticket availability or any special requirements before you go 📅 When: Open daily | Wednesday - Friday 7 AM - 7 PM, Saturday - Tuesday 8 AM - 6 PM📍 Where: 2 Golf Ln, Mendham Township, NJ 07945🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 4 PM📍 Where: 320 Mendham Rd W, Mendham Township, NJ 07945🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: Open Saturday & Sunday | 10 AM - 4 PM📍 Where: 44 Willow Ave, Far Hills, NJ 07977🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: Open Saturday & Sunday beginning in May | 9 AM - 5:30 PM📍 Where: 122 Oakdale Rd, Chester, NJ 07930🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: Open daily | 7 AM - 7 PM📍 Where: North Rd, Chester, NJ 07930🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: Open weekends from May 24; open daily for season from June 16 | 11 AM - 8 PM (end-of-season hours vary; see website)📍 Where: 137 North Rd, Chester, NJ 07930🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: Open daily | 8 AM - Dusk📍 Where: 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931🔗 More info: Click here This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile Get our editors' essential reads sent weekly to your inbox with The Gist newsletter When Melinda and Ryan Dawson moved into their Mendham Township home in 2019 the only things lacking were storage and entertainment spaces and our previous home in Roxbury had a basement bar built by a carpenter friend,” says Melinda But a plan was hatched once they paid a visit to Amish Mike in Hackettstown and discovered a model barn constructed of wood They eagerly moved ahead as Ryan planned every detail of their innovative backyard pub the walls and roof of the structure arrived at the home “It was like assembling large puzzle pieces,” says Melinda “And the Amish crew put it together in just two days.” The prefab barn structure came from Amish Mike in Hackettstown The couple spent another year outfitting the two-story party barn with vintage and antique nautical decor had inherited relics from his ancestors of Mayflower descent and also from his family’s longtime Dawson Marine business in Lake Hopatcong a business that specializes in estate sales also had easy access to vintage tavern decor the couple had learned that previous owners had dubbed it Windswept So it seemed only right to christen their backyard pub Second Wind Patrick and the 2023 grand marshal of the Morris County St equipped Second Wind just like a real tavern The gregarious couple annually host a Kentucky Derby party and ad-hoc planning meetings for the parade committee “We’re too busy celebrating in Morristown that day,” Ryan assures Ryan is equally comfortable playing host behind the bar or turning it over to a guest bartender especially when friends order fancy cocktails A vintage shuffleboard table is a popular gathering spot and the pub also has a wireless Sonos music system and a pizza truck has been known to make an appearance the rustic structure holds yard equipment and seasonal items On the day of the New Jersey Monthly photo shoot the Dawsons invited a few close friends to celebrate the occasion the 2018 grand marshal of the Morris County St Patrick’s Day Parade; Colette and Michelle Mongey owners of the Dublin Pub in Morristown; and Margaret and Phillip Gaunt (When asked whether she and her husband are officially affiliated with the local Irish community We just like to drink at the Dawsons’ bar.”) Now that Second Wind is entering its fourth year of merrymaking the couple realize that their vision was inspired “Some people enjoy the convenience of having a swimming pool or tennis court in their backyard it’s having our own Irish tavern 50 feet from our back door,” Melinda says [RELATED: The Best Bars in New Jersey] Read more Eat & Drink, Home & Style, Home Design articles 2025 at 10:30 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Registration is now open for borough residents with early bird pricing available through the end of May registration for Mendham Borough Day Camp is now open for residents giving kids the perfect opportunity to stay active and have fun all season long will remain open with early bird pricing until May 27 All families must register their children by June 22 to secure a spot in this year's day camp Mendham Day Camp is continuing online registration for families interested in signing up Residents can click the link below and follow the instructions to complete their registration and payment To register, click here with weekly activities scheduled from June 23 to August 1 and campers will keep the same color throughout the entire camp season Here’s a look at this year’s exciting camp themes: Campers will race down an inflatable water slide Campers will experience all four seasons in the summer heat including a Winter-themed day with cool sno-cones Campers will test their superhero powers with exciting challenges The special event of the week will be an inflatable obstacle course July 14 - July 18: Our Wonderful World Week Campers will explore global environments and meet the creatures that inhabit them They’ll even get a special visit from some creepy crawlers Campers will enjoy hands-on activities and a special science show from Mendham Day Camp’s favorite scientist Campers will step into a world of fantasy with a visit from a bounce castle Campers are grouped by gender and grade level to ensure they are paired with peers of similar age and interests The Mendham Borough Day Camp will remain open on rainy days If the day begins as scheduled and there is a brief passing weather situation without thunder or lightning children must be picked up from camp for safety reasons More details are available in the summer recreation program website 1/41Girls Lacrosse: Mendham vs Glen Ridge, April 23, 2025..st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comCampbell Spillett’s goal with less than four seconds remaining proved to be the difference as Glen Ridge Addison Townson added two goals for Glen Ridge (4-4) and Katie Powers had one with three assists Grace Sutton added a goal with two assists Claudia Brennan scored a goal and Marjorie Boyle made three saves Shea Shoulberg paced Mendham (5-3) with three goals and two assists Amelia Eichman scored two goals while Lexi Alofs Cristina Laracca and Grace Monahan added one apiece The N.J. 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Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) CHATHAM − A group of seniors on the Mendham football team had one goal in mind during the offseason The Minutemen are well on their way to making school history following a convincing 28-7 win over Chatham on Friday afternoon led by senior Kevin King's 133 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries Mendham has now won six straight games and is off to its best start since 2005 when coach Ethan Jaros was still in college at William Paterson University The Minutemen's strong run game took center stage as it has all season long They controlled the pace from the opening drive of the game which was capped by a four-yard rushing touchdown by Cole Capuzzi King doubled the Mendham lead in the second quarter with a dazzling 35-yard touchdown run that included a spin move and a stiff arm The Minutemen led 14-0 going into halftime and King added a 7-yard touchdown run in the third quarter Chatham got on the board with quarterback Will Allen's 1-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-goal later in the quarter Jordan Lieberwirth finished the job for Mendham on the first play of the fourth quarter a 66-yard touchdown run to put the game away Mendham is riding high and remains undefeated inside the SFC Liberty Blue division The Minutemen will face Montville next week in a de facto division championship game The victory over Chatham likely pushes Mendham into the top eight of the UPR standings with two weeks left in the regular season That puts the Minutemen in position to host at least one playoff game The Cougars snap a three-game win streak with this defeat in their regular-season home finale 10 in the North Group 4 UPR standings and will likely need to win its last two games to be able to host a playoff game All five members of the Mendham offensive line have been the guiding force to the success for the Minutemen Mendham has rushed for at least 300 yards as a team in all six victories during this run Ralph Langone and William Wallace are the starters that have allowed Mendham to eclipse 2,500 rush yards as a team on Friday the journey has been a special one as he was a wide receiver last season and has been morphed into an effective run blocker in his first season on the line Up nextMendham (6-1) hosts Montville (5-1) next Friday Chatham (4-2) travels to Warren Hills (3-4) next Friday The Black Horse Pub in Mendham — one of New Jersey’s oldest restaurants — is reopening on Jan The multi-million-dollar restoration began in March 2024 and was done with an eye on retaining the site’s unique history — the Black Horse originally opened in 1742 and has become a beloved local restaurant and bar “Our goal from an experience perspective is [that] we want people to feel like it’s the pub,” says Kevin Felice vice president of 40North Restaurant Group “We want them to feel at home because a lot of our guests are returning guests but we want them to be really wowed by the next generation of the pub and what it’s going to be This is a generational restaurant; our guests have been coming here for generations and we want them to come for more generations.” The Black Horse property includes both the pub and a tavern Only the pub is reopening in January; 40North will begin work on the tavern restoration in 2025 The pub was stripped to the studs for its renovation and Felice says the added infrastructure both honors the history of the space and also provides the space and amenities to run a more functional food and beverage operation there “The renovation was aimed on getting the infrastructure of the building and kitchen operations to where it needed to be,” Felice says we think we landed on this really great balance of restoring what was here to pay homage to the history but also bring in some nice modern touches to really make a guest feel like it’s the pub and you feel like you're at the pub The Black Horse menu will retain many of the elevated American pub grub classics that patrons have come to love but Executive Chef Dan Zappula says he and his team have also whipped up new creations we’ve kept our crowd favorites on the menu,” he says But we are thrilled to introduce some new elevated dishes bronzini and dry-aged New York strip steak.”  brine-roasted chicken and roasted mushroom pasta There will also be a “secret burger” — it’s not on the menu so you have to ask for it — that’s more along the lines of steak and which Felice calls an “indulgent experience.” The pub will be open for lunch and dinner (with slightly different menus) and brunch on the weekends The bar will offer an extensive wine-by-the-glass list While longtime guests may notice the structural changes at the Black Horse the hope is that the atmosphere stays convivial and familiar and the food continues to deliver “This is Mendham’s restaurant,” Felice says but it needs to be an approachable restaurant We can’t sit here and do super fine dining and intricate food; it needs to be homey Adds Zappula: “The guests there I don’t think want a crazy different menu they just want good food and a place they can come and be recognized and have great service get together and spend some quality time.” Reservations for dinner open on RESY on Jan Go: The Black Horse Tavern & Pub. 1 W Main St., Mendham; 973-543-7300, blackhorsenj.com Matt Cortina is a food reporter at NorthJersey.com/The Record Kevin King (10) of Mendham drives to the net against West Morris during the boys basketball game at West Morris Central High School in Chester .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Patuto | For NJ Advance MediaKevin King continued to roll with 26 points in Mendham’s 51-38 win over Delbarton in Morristown King has now scored 20 or more points in seven games this season building a one-point lead after the first quarter to take a double-digit lead into the second half This is something it was able to maintain throughout Talon Wehmeyer finished with 19 points for Mendham Delbarton was led by 14 points and four rebounds by Luke Azzinaro The N.J. 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Greg Patuto can be reached at gpatuto@njadvancemedia.com 2025 at 9:33 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Mayor,-,Bronze,Plaque,Mounted,On,Maple,Wood,Wall,- (Shutterstock)MENDHAM NJ — It's official: Mendham Borough has a new temporary leader The Borough Council president has taken on mayoral duties after Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner resigned for a White House position the council said in a Monday evening message to the community six-member council announced that Council President Neil Sullivan "will immediately assume the administrative duties of the mayor" in accordance with state and borough administrative codes as the Borough Council will begin the legal process to fill the mayor’s vacancy ensuring democratic principles are upheld and the borough’s governance remains stable and effective The council also invited residents to attend this week's meeting at 7 p.m to ask questions about the upcoming selection process "Transparency and open communication are the cornerstones of our governance We are committed to keeping you informed throughout this transition period and beyond," the council shared working to maintain the services and operations residents rely on The council emphasized its goal to ensure Mendham Borough continues to operate efficiently and without disruption The council also assured community members that it remains focused on several key priorities "Thank you for your continued support and engagement we will navigate this transition and continue to build a strong and vibrant future for Mendham Borough," the council wrote announced her resignation in a letter posted on the borough’s website this past weekend With her current term running through the end of 2026 a special election will be required to select her successor Serrano Glassner, whose husband, Michael Glassner, was Donald Trump’s deputy campaign manager, did not specify the role she will be taking and could not be reached for comment. However, a report by the New Jersey Globe said she is reportedly set to join the White House's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Bove | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comElease Belenets went 4-for-4 with two doubles for Mendham in its 6-5 win over Morristown in Mendham Sophia Tsakiris was 2-for-3 with a home run for Mendham (1-5) Emily Schneider allowed three earned runs on nine hits with seven strikeouts and one walk to earn the win in the circle Ella Watson and Morgan Langsdorf all had two hits each for Morristown .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By John Lewis | For NJ Advance MediaRyan Lazzara took 20 draws and won them all and Mendham took advantage in a 14-6 win over host Mount Oliva Lazzara also had a goal as the Minutemen improved to 7-3 Cristian Forlenza scored three goals and dished three assists for Mendham Christian Kotarski and Hudson Loures added two goals each John Lewis can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Bove | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comMadi Mirz pitched a six-hitter with two earned runs allowed 12 strikeouts and two walks for Mountain Lakes in its 11-4 win over Mendham in Mountain Lakes Lilly Sandman hit a bases-clearing triple in the fourth inning that put Mountain Lakes ahead for good Vivian Adams added a two-run single in the sixth in what turned into a seven-run inning Emily Schneider drove in four runs for Mendham The N.J. 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Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription Matt Bove can be reached at mbove@njadvancemedia.com Mendham's Grace Monahan (15) looks to make a pass against Sparta in the semifinal round of the North Jersey 6/1/24Brian Bobal | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Bove | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comGrace Monahan led the way for Mendham with four goals in its 9-5 win over Bernards in Mendham Alana Hickey chipped in with two goals in the victory while Sabrina Saunders made 13 saves Kendall Schmerler tallied one goal and two assists for Bernards 2025 at 9:34 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Voters approved both questions for the Mendham Borough School District bond referendum NJ — With a heavy majority of votes in favor of the school bond referendum Mendham Borough district officials declared early Wednesday that the referendum has passed Residents of Mendham Borough headed to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of the proposal with more than 1,000 votes in support of the bond referendum according to the Morris County Clerk's Office the tally showed 701 votes in favor and 203 opposed for Question 1 and 601 votes in favor and 300 opposed for Question 2 The totals will be updated in the coming days as officials count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and verify provisional ballots representing about 20 percent of voter turnout I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to community members for taking the time to learn about this proposal and voting,” said Superintendent Dr the Mendham Borough School District can now fund the projects through $19.3 million in bond financing available only with an approved referendum will contribute $3.39 million toward the cost For homeowners with an average property assessment of $693,518 this will result in an estimated $22 per month in school debt taxes This increase to school debt tax would not be assessed until the previous bond is paid off in July 2026 The district has offered a chart for homeowners to find their assessed value and estimate their updated tax bill here the funding will support several key improvements including adding a security vestibule and replacing windows at Mountain View School and updating science labs and the Hilltop library a 384-seat auditorium will be built at Mountain View Middle School allowing Mendham Borough to expand its performing arts education and related courses The new auditorium would not only serve as a venue for events like Promotion (graduation) which is currently held offsite at West Morris Regional High School but also for school assemblies and other activities the Mendham Borough School District will move forward with the projects "Our professional consultants will begin by selling the bonds at the most favorable rate," officials said Architects and engineers will develop project specifications for the bidding process with contracts awarded to the lowest qualified bidders The district said they will continue to provide ongoing updates to the community throughout the process Click here to read a more detailed breakdown of the referendum .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jack McKenna | For NJ Advance MediaMendham found the back of the net five times in the second quarter to dig out of a three-goal deficit en route to a 10-7 victory over Gov Ryan Lazzara and Patricio Grob each tallied two goals and one assist for Mendham which trailed 4-1 after the opening quarter before outscoring Gov Lazzara also had a strong showing in the faceoff circle winning 17 out of 19 draws for the visitors Alex Pyznar and Denis Nunan each notched a goal and an assist for Mendham (3-0) Scott McRae scored a hat trick and tacked on two assists to record five points in total for Gov Alec Novotny tallied a goal and three assists while Will Sicoli Andrew Nappi and Bennett Jeon rounded out the scoring for Gov