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Top associates with Weichert, Realtors’ Vernon office recognized

VERNON — Jennifer Chitty, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Vernon office, has recognized two top-producing sales associates for their achievements in January.

Pamela “Pam” Willard led all associates in the Vernon office for dollar volume and sales, while Kelly Mitchell had the most listings for the month.

Sales Associates with Weichert, Realtors’ Hamburg office recognized

HAMBURG – Joe McDonald, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, has recognized the Hamburg office for its sales achievement in January.

The Hamburg office, which is managed by Fern Chiarella, led the Weichert region in dollar volume from weichert.com transactions during the month. The sales region is comprised of locations throughout Essex, Morris, Sussex and Union counties.

In related news, Chiarella has recognized her top-producing sales associates at the office level for their outstanding achievements in January. Theresa “Teri” DeGroat led all associates in the Hamburg office for listings during the month. Elizabeth “Lisa” Sweeny led for dollar volume, and Vicki Gonzalez had the most sales.

Attorney Matthew Lynch joins Askin & Hooker in Sparta

Askin & Hooker, LLC of Sparta, is pleased to announce that Matthew Lynch Esq. has joined the firm as an associate in its real estate, business law, and general litigation practice groups.

Lynch has focused his legal career in the area of family law, worker’s compensation, real estate, estates and trusts, environmental law as well as other civil matters.

He received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and his Juris Doctor from New York Law School. He was an Environmental Law candidate at the Vermont Law School, where he assisted staff attorneys with case strategy as well as research on the Freedom of Information Act, Clean Water Act, and Vermont Land-Use Law.

Project Help announces three new board members

Project Help, a local nonprofit that assists veterans, announces three new board members.

• Jeremy Curcio was elected as vice president of Project Help. Curcio was with Project Help in the very early days and had to separate as his Marine Corp duties demanded too much time. He is now a veteran and lives in Sussex County with his wife and children.

• Judie McFarland was elected as board secretary. She is a retired nurse, the widow of a Vietnam veteran and a longtime resident of Sussex County.

• Robert Mitchell has accepted a position as the first advisor and will help develop Project Help’s processes for making connections with companies who would make great partners for us. Mitchell will also be the host of the Pennsylvania branch when it launches in a few months.

New realtor at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Gross & Jansen

Karen Glowacki , president of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Gross & Jansen Realtors, Sparta, announces that April Wolcott has joined the office

Wolcott was born and raised in Sussex County, so she has a particular expertise of the area. She also has a deep background as an executive administrative professional as well as managing her and her husband’s electrical contracting business. This experience enables her to provide personalized expert service to all of her clients with an acute eye for detail.

Tim Morris named assistant pro At Panther Valley

ALLAMUCHY — Tim Morris has pretty much done it all working in the golf world, from mowing greens to making sandwiches and drinks for golfers, running tournaments, giving lessons, taking care of the pro shop — you name it, he’s done it!

Morris now brings his varied background to Panther Valley Golf & Country Club in Allamuchy Township as its new assistant pro.

“Tim’s experience is a great asset for us,” said Dan McCarthy, PVG&CC’s Pro. “He’s done it all. He knows the ins and outs of the golf business.”

A graduate of Morristown High School where he first started playing golf as a sophomore, Morris eventually was hired at Black Bear at Crystal Springs in Sussex County. In 2011 he was on the ground floor of the newly opened Black Oak Golf Club in Long Valley. In between he spent four winter seasons working at a club in West Palm Beach, Fla. Additionally, he has played in various tournaments, including two NJ State Amateurs and one NJ State Open.

As the new assistant pro, Morris has some thoughts on changing some things up a bit. As the season kicks in, he’ll be looking “to ramp up some of the events a little differently” and perhaps add a few new twists.

Last year Panther Valley celebrated its 50th anniversary.