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Mennen Arena

The William G. Mennen Sports Arena, commonly referred to as Mennen Arena, is a multi-purpose arena in Morris Township, New Jersey primarily used for ice hockey and other skating activities. The building houses three regulation-sized ice rinks. The main rink has seating for 2,500 spectators. Usage Mennen Arena is a facility of the Morris County Park Commission. The venue is the main home ice rink for the New Jersey Colonials youth hockey program and the main training center for the Skating Club of Morris. Morris Rugby Corporation holds events at Mennen Arena. It is also the host rink for the County College of Morris hockey team as well as most of the public high school hockey teams in Morris County, New Jersey. During the summer months the ice surface in the main rink is removed. The arena has hosted the Shrine Circus, dog shows, professional wrestling and MMA events such as Grapplers Quest and Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC). Mennen hosted one game for the New Jersey XTreme of the National Indoor Football League in 2005, and was formerly the home of the New Jersey Revolution of the American Indoor Football Association. History The Mennen Arena was built in 1973 on land donated by the Mennen Company, now part of Colgate-Palmolive. It was opened to the public on January 12, 1975. At that time, the facility consisted of one indoor multi-purpose arena with artificial ice in place for most of the year. A second ice surface was added in an expansion building in 1986 and a third surface added in 2002. References External links Mennen Sports Arena at Morris County Parks Commission RinkAtlas listing for William G. Mennen Sports Arena
Merchants and Drovers Tavern

The Merchants and Drovers Tavern is located at 1632 Saint Georges Avenue in the city of Rahway in Union County, New Jersey, United States. On November 21, 1978, the historic tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places, for its significance in architecture, commerce, and transportation. The exact construction dates of the building have been the source of some historical debate. Sample analysis of the building's wooden frame conducted by Columbia University's Lamont Dougherty Earth Sciences Observatory suggested that there were two distinct periods of construction : 1795–1796 and 1818–1819. The claim that the building did not exist until 1795 at the earliest is supported by the fact that the first innkeeper, John Anderson, did not receive a tavern license until 1798, after the initial period of construction. It only began operation as a hotel around 1825, after the recent addition turned the two and a half story building into a three and a half story one. In the 1960s, the Rahway Historical Society formed and saved the historic building from destruction by purchasing it and transforming it into the center for historical interpretation that it is today. The Museum is presently looked after by The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum Association. Throughout most of the 2000s, the Tavern underwent significant restoration efforts. In September 2021, the Museum announced on its website that the second phase of the Restoring Our Legacy Campaign has been completed and Phase III is underway. Phase II saw the restoration of the second, third, and fourth floors of the building as well as the front facade. The tavern is adjacent to the Rahway Cemetery. The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum Association (MDTMA) runs historic tours and talks, including on the Victorian-era murder known as The Unknown Woman or Rahway Jane Doe. In 2017, the cast of the hit paranormal reality series Ghost Hunters held a fundraiser for the museum. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, New Jersey Rahway River Parkway References External links Media related to Merchants and Drovers Tavern at Wikimedia Commons Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NJ-36, "Merchant & Drovers Tavern, Saint George's & Westfield Avenues, Rahway, Union County, NJ", 6 photos, 12 measured drawings, 3 data pages Official website Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum "Merchants and Drovers Tavern – 1780". Historical Marker Database.
Merrill Creek Reservoir

Merrill Creek Reservoir, located in Harmony Township, New Jersey in central Warren County, New Jersey, is a 650-acre (260 ha) artificial lake designed to hold 15 billion gallons of water that is surrounded by 290 acres (120 ha) of protected woodland and fields. These lands are themselves part of 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) of open spaces. Merrill Creek is connected to the Delaware River, about 3 miles (4.8 km) via a tunnel. The earthen Merrill Creek Dam (National ID # NJ00864), with a height of 280 feet (85 m) and a length at its crest of 1,140 feet (350 m), was built in 1988 by a consortium of seven electric utilities, under the mandate of the Delaware River Basin Commission. It replaces the river water lost through evaporation in the cooling of 14 power plants. The owners, known as the Merrill Creek Owners Group, are Public Service Electric and Gas, which built the reservoir for the group; Jersey Central Power and Light, Atlantic City Electric, Metropolitan Edison, Philadelphia Electric, PPL Corporation, and Delmarva Power and Light. The reservoir draws water from the Delaware in springtime, when river flow normally is abundant, and restores it in the summer, when the flow is usually meager and – compounding the problem – demand for electricity for air-conditioning is high. In addition, by maintaining an ample Delaware River flow, seawater intrusion into the aquifers that provide drinking water to many South Jersey communities, including Camden, is minimized. Construction cost $217 million and was one of the largest construction projects in the United States in the 1986-87 construction period. The entire site was cleared of dense forest by huge tree-eating machines, and construction crews worked two 12-hour shifts to build a large earth dam and two dikes. Launching facilities are provided for recreational boating, but no gasoline motors are allowed. The reservoir and surrounding parkland offer visitors an opportunity to engage in outdoor activity. Some of the abundant wildlife around the lake includes bald eagles, crows, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and other various migratory birds. The reservoir is best known for its brown trout fishing. Other fish in the reservoir include walleye, yellow perch, small and largemouth bass, chain pickerel, crappie, catfish, sunfish, carp, rainbow trout, brook trout, lake trout and landlocked Atlantic salmon. The lake is about 225 feet (69 m) deep, making it the deepest man-made lake in New Jersey. The depth allows for lake trout to exist and other trout to exist year round. Merrill Creek Reservoir is one of two lakes in New Jersey where lake trout exist; the other is Round Valley Reservoir in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Since 2018, the lake has been stocked with landlocked Atlantic salmon. The lake's visitor center features natural history and cultural exhibits and offers environmental education programs for all age groups ranging from pre-K through adults. References External links Official Merrill Creek Reservoir Homepage ESPN article about brown trout at Merrill Creek Reservoir High Resolution pictures from an NJ kayaking club
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy

Camden Big Picture Learning Academy (formerly MetEast High School) is a four-year public high school in the City of Camden, in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Camden City School District. The school opened in 2005 in conjunction with Big Picture Learning as an effort to prepare students for success in college through greater community involvement and mentoring. As of the 2024–25 school year, the school had an enrollment of 150 students and 18.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.1:1. There were 74 students (49.3% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and none eligible for reduced-cost lunch. History Starting in the 2021–22 school year, the high school moved into a new $133 million building on Park Boulevard that it shares with Brimm Medical Arts High School and Creative Arts Academy. Awards, recognition and rankings The school was the 285th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 328 schools statewide in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2012 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 211th in 2010 out of 322 schools listed. Administration The school's principal is Timothy L. Jenkins. Notable alumni Brad Hawkins (born 1998), American football safety, who played for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. References External links Camden Big Picture Learning Academy Camden City Public Schools School Performance Report for Camden Big Picture Learning Academy, New Jersey Department of Education School Data for the Camden City Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
Metlar–Bodine House

The Metlar House, also known as the Knapp House, the Bodine House, or the Metlar–Bodine House, is an historic house, now museum, located along River Road in Piscataway, New Jersey. It is also believed to be haunted. In 2003 a fire badly damaged the house. The museum has undergone major renovations over the past decade and, as of Summer 2014, is once again open to the public. The Metlar–Bodine House's "Red, White, and Boom" Madeira wine tasting event on July 6, 2014, kicked off its campaign to raise money to build a new educational wing to house the historically significant Ross Hall Wall. In July 1778, George Washington headquarters were at Ross Hall and his 11,000 patriots camped along the Raritan River in Piscataway. It was there that General Washington wrote the first order for the United States Army to celebrate the 4th of July – a tradition that continues to this day. The troops were ordered to march across the river on Landing Lane Bridge, line the banks of the Raritan in New Brunswick, and shoot their rifles down and up the line in the first organized salute to the nation's independence. They were then given an extra ration of rum and that evening the General had a party for officers (including Alexander Hamilton, the Marquis de Lafayette and Baron Von Stuben) and their ladies at Ross Hall. The building was destroyed in the 1960s but because of its significance, a parlor wall was saved and was exhibited at the New Jersey Historical Society until it was given to the Township and the Metlar–Bodine House in 2000. Currently, the parlor wall is dismantled and stored in a large warehouse owned by Piscataway Township. The wall must be restored and relocated to a facility that is climate controlled and protected. It is estimated that the wall's restoration and an addition to the Metlar–Bodine House will cost close to $1 million. History Peter Bodine lived in Raritan Landing, New Jersey during the early 1700s. New owners of his property and renovations occurred leading up to the early 1900s. Since then, Metlar–Bodine House became a New Jersey Department of Transportation property. On July 17, 2003, a fire damaged the house. Annual Events Spring Annual Auction Dinner Summer Annual Beer & Pretzel Potluck Picnic (members only) Bi-annual Antiques River Road Show- Appraisal Fair & Book Sale Fall Wine Tasting Holiday Tea See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Middlesex County, New Jersey Cornelius Low House Road Up Raritan Historic District Ross Hall List of the oldest buildings in New Jersey References External links Official website History of the house HJGA Consulting - restoration plans for the house
Miftaahul Uloom Academy

Miftaahul Uloom Academy (translated: "The Key to Knowledge") is a private Islamic school in Union City, New Jersey. The schools serves students in pre-school to 12th grade. The school has been accredited by AdvancEd since 2017. As of the 2017–18 school year, the school had an enrollment of 152 students (plus 34 in PreK) and 22.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 6.6:1. The school's student body was 42.8% (65) Asian, 27.6% (42) White, 15.8% (24) Black, 13.2% (20) two or more races and 0.7% (1) Hispanic. History The school was started in 1992 as a cooperative home-schooling center at a residential building in Guttenberg, New Jersey. In 1996, it received 501 (c) 3 status as a registered non-profit organization. In 2001 it moved to Union City, and in 2007 relocated to its current location at the corner of 15th Street and Bergenline Avenue. Extracurricular activities In February 2011, a team of 11 students from Miftaahul Uloom Academy, under the supervision of coach Candice Elam, a social studies and religion teacher at the school, and coach Puya Nili, an attorney, took part in a competitive mock civil trial against students from three other Hudson County schools at the Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse. The academy made it to the semi-finals (having only made it to the quarter finals the previous year), and had faced Jersey City's McNair Academic High School earlier in the day, then faced off against Bayonne High School. Initially, the jury had granted them the win, but the Miftaahul Uloom team placed second, after the judge made the final decision in favor of Bayonne. References External links Official website Miftaahul Uloom Academy, National Center for Education Statistics
Military Park Building

The Military Park Building in Newark, New Jersey is one of the earliest skyscrapers built downtown. Designed by the architectural firm Polhemus & Coffin of New York, it was the tallest building in New Jersey upon its completion in 1926 until being surpassed in 1930 by the Eleven 80. The landmark takes its name from nearby Military Park. Also nearby are some of the city's most prominent institutions such as Newark Museum, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Public Library, New Jersey Historical Society and Rutgers University. It is served by the Military Park (NLR station). The Military Park Building is owned by the Newark-based Berger Organization, which acquired it in late 2007. Berger previously had been a minority partner in the 250,000-square-foot, 21-story building. Renovations completed in 2010 upgraded the lobby, core building and elevators, and introduced a fitness center and conference room for tenants. That project also established street-level retail accessible from both outside and within the building. See also List of tallest buildings in Newark References source: https://web.archive.org/web/20120618144405/http://www.globest.com/news/12_328/newjersey/office/Berger-Leases-Last-Office-Accommodations-at-Newarks-60-Park-320519.html External links Old Newark.com office building images
Military Park Building

El Military Park Building en Newark, Nueva Jersey es uno de los primeros rascacielos construidos en el centro de la ciudad. Diseñado por el estudio de arquitectura Polhemus & Coffin de Nueva York, fue el edificio más alto de Nueva Jersey desde su finalización en 1926 hasta que fue superado en 1930 por el Eleven 80. Toma su nombre del cercano Military Park. También cerca se encuentran algunas de las instituciones más destacadas de la ciudad, como el Museo de Newark, el Centro de Artes Escénicas de Nueva Jersey, la Biblioteca Pública de Newark, la Sociedad Histórica de Nueva Jersey y la Universidad Rutgers. Es atendido por la estación Military Park del Tren Ligero de Newark. El Military Park Building es propiedad de Berger Organization, con sede en Newark, que lo adquirió a finales de 2007.​ Berger anteriormente había sido socio minoritario en el edificio de 21 pisos de 23.225 metros cuadrados. Las renovaciones completadas en 2010 mejoraron el vestíbulo, el edificio principal y los ascensores, e introdujeron un gimnasio y una sala de conferencias para los inquilinos. Ese proyecto también estableció un comercio minorista a nivel de la calle accesible tanto desde el exterior como desde el interior del edificio. Véase también Anexo:Edificios más altos de Newark Referencias
Monmouth Academy (New Jersey)

Monmouth Academy (formerly Lakewood Preparatory) was a university preparatory, nonsectarian, coeducational day school located in Howell Township, New Jersey, United States, serving students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Founded in 1973 by Lois Hirshkowitz, Monmouth Academy was formerly known as Lakewood Prep School. The school offered small classes, but an extensive offering of Advanced Placement courses, Mandarin Chinese and art classes taught by professional artists. As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 89 students (plus 4 in pre-K) and 20.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 4.3. Monmouth Academy was overseen by the New Jersey Department of Education and is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. The school had been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools since 1995. The school was closed in 2011. Extracurriculars Club offerings: Backgammon & Chess Bowling Craft Club Calligraphy Community Service Poetry Science Soccer Student Council The Challenge On January 19, 2008, Monmouth Academy was featured on the Cablevision quiz show, The Challenge. They defeated Eastern Christian High School of North Haledon, NJ and moved on to Round Two being taped at the end of February. On April 12, 2008, Monmouth Academy was once again featured on the Cablevision quiz show, The Challenge. They defeated Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan in a tie-breaker round and moved on to Round Three, taped in February and aired in May. On May 17, 2008, Monmouth Academy defeated Old Bridge High School in their third round match on The Challenge, placing them in the state semi-finals. On May 24, 2008, Monmouth Academy lost to Bergen County Academies in the semi-final round of The Challenge for New Jersey. Notable alumni Paul Wesley (born 1982), actor known for his role as Stefan Salvatore in The CW TV series The Vampire Diaries. References External links School website Data for Monmouth Academy, National Center for Education Statistics
Monmouth County Library

The Monmouth County Library is the county library system for Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is headquartered in Manalapan, New Jersey. The system was created in 1922. The two largest locations are Headquarters (Manalapan) and Eastern Branch (Shrewsbury). There are additionally eleven full branch locations, in the municipalities of Allentown, Colts Neck, Hazlet, Holmdel, Howell, Marlboro, Ocean Township, Oceanport, and Wall Township. Residents of these municipalities have the easiest access to branches and their materials. In addition there are fourteen municipalities that have their own libraries but are members of the Monmouth County Library System, meaning their libraries can borrow materials from the county system but not vice versa. Additionally there are another fourteen municipalities that have no libraries of their own but are members of the county system. Thus the county system comprises in some way 41 of the 53 municipalities in Monmouth County. A majority of Monmouth County towns pay county library taxes and their residents are entitled to free library cards in the county library system. The remaining twelve municipalities have their own libraries that are not part of the county system. Instances of such libraries include the Freehold Public Library and the Belmar Public Library. Residents of nonmember towns can purchase library cards in the Monmouth County Library system. See also Bridging Communities, Connecting Library Services Burlington County Library Camden County Library Ocean County Library References External links Official website
Montclair Art Museum

Montclair Art Museum (w skrócie MAM) – muzeum sztuki w Montclair, w stanie New Jersey założone w 1914 roku, jako jedno z pierwszych muzeów poświęconych sztuce amerykańskiej. Kolekcja muzeum liczy ponad 12 000 eksponatów obejmujących dzieła sztuki amerykańskiej od XVIII wieku do chwili obecnej oraz sztukę rdzennych Amerykanów. George Inness Gallery jest jedyną na świecie galerią poświęconą twórczości największego amerykańskiego pejzażysty. W 1986 roku neoklasycystyczny, zaprojektowany przez Roberta Randolpha Rossa budynek Montclair Art Museum został wpisany na listę National Register of Historic Places pod nr #86002984. Historia i zbiory W 1909 roku powołano komisję ds. założenia muzeum sztuki w Montclair. Na jej czele stanął William T. Evans, największy amerykański kolekcjoner sztuki przed I wojną światową. Muzeum otwarto dla publiczności 15 stycznia 1914 roku. Założono przy nim również szkołę artystyczną. MAM było jednym z pierwszych muzeów w Stanach Zjednoczonych zajmujących się głównie gromadzeniem sztuki amerykańskiej (w tym prac artystów współczesnych, nie akademickich) i jednym z pierwszych, poświęconych stworzeniu znaczącej kolekcji sztuki rdzennych Amerykanów i studiom nad nią. W kolekcji MAM znajduje się ponad 12 000 dzieł sztuki amerykańskiej (obrazy, grafiki, rysunki, fotografie i rzeźby) począwszy od XVIII wieku do współczesności, w tym prace takich artystów jak: Benjamin West, Asher Brown Durand, John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol i Roy Lichtenstein, jak również prace artystów młodszych, dopiero wschodzących, jak Louise Lawler, Chakaia Booker, Whitfield Lovell i Willie Cole. George Inness Gallery jest jedyną na świecie galerią poświęconą twórczości George’a Innessa, największego amerykańskiego pejzażysty, który spędził w Montclair ostatnie dziewięć lat swojego życia, począwszy od 1885 roku i który czerpał inspirację z lokalnego krajobrazu. Szkoła artystyczna przy MAM, obecnie Yard School of Art, jest niemal od początku integralnym elementem jego działalności. Została założona w 1924 roku i działa nieprzerwanie od tamtego czasu, oferując całoroczne kursy dla dzieci, młodzieży, dorosłych i seniorów, w tym lekcje rysunku, malarstwa, kolażu, grafiki, pasteli i ilustracji. W 2011 roku uruchomiono dwa nowe kierunki: Studio Ceramiki i Laboratorium Mediów Cyfrowych. Muzeum odwiedza rocznie 70 000 gości. Przypisy