Over 4,200 Toys Collected for Donations: The Timmy Albine’s Memorial Toy Drive
MORRIS TWP., NJ – The Morris County Park Police once again have led the most impressive effort of seeking donations and distributing toys for children of all ages in need for the holidays. Once known as “Saddle Up for Toys”, a program began in 2002 by Sgt. Timmy Albine, has grown into a massive annual donation program. This season, in memory of Sgt. Albine, the toy drive has been renamed the “Timmy Albine Memorial Toy Drive”. Now, in its tenth year, over 4,200 toys were collected and are now being distributed throughout Morris County and areas of New Jersey hit by Hurricane Sandy.
With the assistance of Morris County residents, Morris County Park Commission, the Republican National Headquarters, Morristown-Beard School, and Exxon’s Retired Executives program, the Park Police of the Morris County Park Commission successfully collected and donated the needed toys to make the holidays brighter.
With a generous hearts and helping hands, the Morris County Park Police exceeded their annual goal of reaching as many families as possible this holiday season. “It is a privilege and a joy to help make the holiday season brighter for children and families”, said program coordinator, Sgt. Gabe DiPietro, of the Morris County Park Police. Toys were donated to children affected by the disaster of Hurricane Sandy, and numerous charitable organizations within Morris County.
For more information or to donate, please contact Sgt. Gabe DiPietro at 973-326-7632.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
With the assistance of Morris County residents, Morris County Park Commission, the Republican National Headquarters, Morristown-Beard School, and Exxon’s Retired Executives program, the Park Police of the Morris County Park Commission successfully collected and donated the needed toys to make the holidays brighter.
With a generous hearts and helping hands, the Morris County Park Police exceeded their annual goal of reaching as many families as possible this holiday season. “It is a privilege and a joy to help make the holiday season brighter for children and families”, said program coordinator, Sgt. Gabe DiPietro, of the Morris County Park Police. Toys were donated to children affected by the disaster of Hurricane Sandy, and numerous charitable organizations within Morris County.
For more information or to donate, please contact Sgt. Gabe DiPietro at 973-326-7632.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
Want to Know Where to Go for Outdoor Winter Fun?
MORRIS TWP., NJ – Stop wishing it was summer and get up, get out, and enjoy the many winter activities waiting for you, right here in Morris County! You don’t have to travel far or out of state to enjoy winter fun such as snowshoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing, and sledding.
Discover a new, healthy hobby with friends and family by welcoming the snow with a day out on the sled at Tourne County Park’s various hills in Denville. Cross country ski through the beautiful trails at Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morris Township. Lace up your skates and glide across the ice at Lewis Morris County Park on picturesque Sunrise Lake. If indoors is more your style, head over to Mennen Sports Arena and check out one of their three ice rinks. Many warming areas are available at various sites, where you can stop and take a break.
So quit hibernating and embrace one of New Jersey’s most cherished seasons. There’s much excitement and adventure waiting, don’t miss out!
For more information, including a full list of outdoor recreational sites and activities please visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
Discover a new, healthy hobby with friends and family by welcoming the snow with a day out on the sled at Tourne County Park’s various hills in Denville. Cross country ski through the beautiful trails at Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morris Township. Lace up your skates and glide across the ice at Lewis Morris County Park on picturesque Sunrise Lake. If indoors is more your style, head over to Mennen Sports Arena and check out one of their three ice rinks. Many warming areas are available at various sites, where you can stop and take a break.
So quit hibernating and embrace one of New Jersey’s most cherished seasons. There’s much excitement and adventure waiting, don’t miss out!
For more information, including a full list of outdoor recreational sites and activities please visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
