MADISON, NJ - The Madison girls golf team have improved to 2-0 on the young season after defeating Randolph; 141-160. Madison's Lily Fee shot a 32 for first place and Elizabeth Green finished second with a score of 34.
Jeannie Shore of Randolph placed third.
Charlotte Forrester shot a 37 for 4th place and Charlotte Dunn finished in fifth place after shooting a 38.
The Dodgers will face Mountain Lakes on Wednesday April 10.
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MADISON, NJ – With the first game of the 2024 season less than a week away the Madison Dodgers once again have lofty expectations. A year after falling in the semifinal round of both the Morris County Tournament and the South Jersey, Group 1 State Tournament Madison’s crop of returning players gives the program optimism that they can get over the final hump.
The losses Madison took in those two tournaments where they were tantalizingly close to bringing home hardware left a sour taste in the program’s collective mouths. The Dodgers lost to eventual county champions Morristown in the semifinal round and to Glen Ridge by a single goal in the sectional semifinal. At the start of practice, head coach, Kayla Henderson, walked the line in terms of stating whether the semifinal losses give the team extra motivation heading into 2024 or if the message is the same no matter what has happened in previous seasons.
“It is definitely a little bit of both,” Henderson stated. “Losing in the semifinal round by one goal is a big motivator and is used as a reminder to motivate the team. But the message does stay the same at the end of the day. Always striving for excellence, accomplishing the little things on the field, and working hard. As athletes, it is hard not to talk about the semifinal game and reflect upon that game for the future season.”
Madison expects to be right in the thick of things in terms of competing for a county and sectional title. It has been over a decade since the Dodgers last won a Morris County Tournament and since 2019 that the program won a sectional championship. Madison has a lot of reasons for the high expectations, most notably their strong class of returning players.
In 2023, the Dodgers had nine sophomores on the roster, including their top three goal scorers – Hadley Holland, Gabby Mariani, and Sarah Kate Preston – who combined for 151 goals and 59 assists. Madison is also returning starters Katherine Finnegan and Riley E. Holland to form out an experienced starting unit.
“Having returning core players is very important, especially in our situation,” Henderson noted. “We have 13 returning players, these players have experience and knowledge of the game and bring the standard of the team and performance to the next level.”
While Madison brings back much of their attacking players, the due suffer some key losses along the defensive unit as well as midfielder Gwen Eilender, who was second on the team in points. The Dodgers were a stout defensive team at times last year and were a perfect 12-0 when holding their opponent to less than 10 goals. Henderson expects the group of Anna Stuart, Beth Lennon, and Paige Lutz to step “into the defensive roles that were left behind by seniors.” The Madison head coach expects the lost production from graduated seniors to be taken up by multiple players as the Dodgers depth is one of the strengths in 2024.
“These players are jelling together and are great as a unit. We have returners on the attacking end, all who can easily fill that role of Gwen. We have multiple players to fill that role and the team does not have to rely on just one player, we have an entire lineup.”
Madison is scheduled to open the season on April 2 at home against Oak Knoll.
MADISON, NJ – The Madison High School girls golf team defeated Hanover Park, 206-212, to open the season on Tuesday, March 26.
Elizabeth Green finished first with a 40 and Lily Fee was third with a score of 50. Jolie Casale led Hanover Park with a 49.
Place | Golfer | Score |
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1 | Elizabeth Green (Madison) | 40 |
2 | Jolie Casale (Hanover Park) | 49 |
3 | Lily Fee (Madison) | 50 |
4 | Ashley Peterson (Hanover Park) | 53 |
5 | Amanda Walker (Hanover Park) | 54 |
6 | Melissa Wilson (Hanover Park) | 55 |
7 | Charlotte Forrester (Madison) | 57 |
8 | Caitlyn Piotrowski (Madison) | 59 |
Madison will be back on the green today, Wednesday March 27. The Dodgers will face off against Randolph at Pinch Brook Golf Course.
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]]>MADISON, NJ - Three Madison police officers spoke up at the March 25th Madison Council meeting in an effort to get public support in the ongoing battle between the Madison Police Department and the administration of the town of Madison.
The Madison Police Department showed up asking the Mayor and Council to "have their backs". The department's main frustration is dealing with the Madison Administration and the lack of response from the Council Administrator and Madison's Chief Financial Officer.
The Police Department and their legal council asked the Mayor and Council to listen to the pleas of the officers and to consider their request to provide them with a compensation package that they believe would be adequate and sufficient. Currently, they have stated that the lack thereof is causing an irreparable recruitment challenge that won't be solvable in the near future.
One Madison resident stood up to speak in favor of the police department and said "I think it's a shame that these officers have to come here and talk like this. This should never happen in a town like Madison. The resources are here. It's just a matter of how you allocate those resources. If the people negotiating with our officers are not getting the job done, or there is some hidden animosity, then perhaps the Mayor and Council need to look into that and find a way for these men and our town to negotiate a fair amount of money for these people to be paid."
A second resident spoke and said "the way you treat them (the police) is disgusting".
In response to the public comment, Mayor Conley said, "I appreciate everyone coming out. During contract negotiation time, it is very difficult, but to see the appreciation for our police force, those that work for our town, is felt by those up here".
Madison's Town Attorney denied "the Defund the Police Movement" in Madison. "Whoever is saying that, is just patently false".
The Borough's attorney stated that they did meet with the SOA and "made them an offer". "The offer that we made them exceeds what was given to the PBA," he said.
The police representatives disagree. They say they were presented with a revised offer that was unacceptable then denied the opportunity to meet and discuss.
According to the town attorney, the town filed for arbitration on March 7th. The meeting with the arbitrator will occur on April 23, 2024.
"A simple response could have sped this along", he said. "There is no defund the police. It is not a paltry offer. It exceeds what the PBA agreed to. So, just because parties don't come to an agreement, doesn't mean that there is bad faith bargaining on this side. The bottom line is that all the other unions throughout the town have settled. The only one who hasn't settled is the SOA".
Prior to the meeting, a letter was sent out to the community on March 13th from Bartlomiej Glab, the SOA (Superior Officers Association) President for Madison Local 92. The letter expressed frustration in dealing with the Madison Administrator and the lack of response from the Council and CFO.
You can read the full letter below:
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MADISON, NJ - The Madison Council officially introduced the Madison Budget Document as Resolution 111-2024. The resolution was unanimously approved by the council on March 25.
The budget includes a 1.75% property tax increase for Madison residents. That increase, according to council member Rachel Ehrlich amounts to an increase of $4.50 a month for the average Madison homeowner.
According to council member Rachel Ehrlich the process of introducing the budget has been very transparent. She explained that six discussions and presentations have taken place explaining the budget.
The budget document will be able to be viewed by residents prior to the official vote on April 22. The document can be viewed for 28 days online at www.rosenet.org, at the Madison Library and in the Madison Clerk's Office.
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]]>MADISON, NJ - Early Bird Registration is now open for the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts Summer Camp.
The Summer Camp runs from August 5 - 30, Monday through Friday 9am - 3pm. After care is available until 5pm.
Weekly themes include:
August 5-9: Food & Fun – How has cooking and toy-making changed since the 1800s? From cooking to marble runs, campers will explore these activities from colonial times until the present, while making their own treats and games.
August 12-16: Creators & Heroes – Enter into our Web of Community to discover how inventors, artists, and tradespeople work together, plus how to be a community superhero.
August 19-23: Nature & Animals – Learn about the connection to farming, weaving, and spinning in the Garden State and explore the natural world using nature and natural fibers to create art.
August 26-30: Exploration & Travel – Decode the past and imagine the future! With activities ranging from migration to space exploration, our camp detectives will investigate transportation while their imagination takes flight.
Register before March 31st, 2024 to receive a 10% discount on individual weeks using the code EarlyBirdCamp.
Members receive 10% off the first camper's registration for individual weeks, enter coupon code member2024 if you are a member of METC.
An additional sibling(s) discount is already applied.
]]>On March 30, guess the number of Jelly Beans, meet the Easter Bunny, and turn in your Shelly Egg participation cards for an opportunity to win fantastic prizes. One fortunate participant will win the grand prize—a Specialized 20" Rip Rock bicycle graciously provided by Peter Daniele, owner of Rose City Collision at 291 Main St.
"The Madison Chamber and its member businesses eagerly anticipate this delightful family affair each year," remarked Karen Giambra, the Chamber's executive director. "It serves as the perfect opportunity to unite our community and celebrate the onset of the spring season.”
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