Rockin’ around the Town Hall tree

MOST FESTIVE: Valerie Reese and Brian Walker, at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
MOST FESTIVE: Valerie Reese and Brian Walker, at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
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Wednesday was merry at the Mayor’s annual Senior Holiday Party in Morristown.

And it wasn’t just holiday cheer, either.

Tim Dougherty announce a raffle winner at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
AND THE WINNER IS…First Lady Mary Dougherty and Mayor Tim Dougherty announce a raffle winner at the Mayor’s Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

“How about Alabama!” Mayor Tim Dougherty declared through his microphone, to cheers from retirees who packed the seniors center for a sumptuous buffet, raffle prizes and festive tunes from deejay Pete Limone Jr.

The Mayor referred to Tuesday’s Senate race, in which Democrat Doug Jones narrowly edged GOP candidate Roy Moore, who had denied accusations of sexual misconduct.

Mostly, however, attendees were focused on camaraderie, and stacks of meatballs and cupcakes donated by area restaurants.

“Delicious!” said LeRoy Aiken. “And you can’t beat the price.”

Slideshow photos by Kevin Coughlin

MOST FESTIVE: Valerie Reese and Brian Walker, at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Tim Dougherty announce a raffle winner at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
The Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
SHE CAN DISH IT OUT: Morris County Health Office employee Stephanie Gorman serves Msrvalyn Foster at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
THUMBS UP from volunteer Will Fullman the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Cupcakes dressed in holiday style, at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE: Deejay Pete Lim
BEST HOLIDAY SWEATERS: Judi Nobile, newly retired from the town health department, and Marilyn Adams, at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Mayor Tim Dougherty and LeRoy Aiken chow down at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Wayne Cresta, left, of the town seniors department, and deejay Pete Limone Jr. at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Morristown First Lady Mary Dougherty and Salway Almashi and Tareq Majdi at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
STAR POWER: Town Administrator Jillian Barrick is flanked by Kristen Wedderburn and Shanae Blanchard from the mayor's office, at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Peg Williams, Will Fullman, Diana Garcia and Mayor Tim Dougherty at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Volunters serve seniors at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
First Lady Mary Dougherty and Louise Jackson at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Catered desserts at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Donors to the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
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Volunteers from town hall and beyond lent a hand.

“I really enjoy this. It’s giving back to the community,” said Stephanie Gorman, serving a plate of food to Marvalyn Foster. Gorman works for the Morris County Office of Health Management, a contractor to the town.

Salway and Tareq al-Majdi, Iraqi immigrants who became U.S. citizens, were happy, too.

SHE CAN DISH IT OUT: Morris County Health Office employee Stephanie Gorman serves Msrvalyn Foster at the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
SHE CAN DISH IT OUT: Morris County Health Office employee Stephanie Gorman serves Msrvalyn Foster at the Mayor’s Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

“You have no idea of the problems we saw in Iraq,” Salway said. “In comparison, this is heaven!”

The Mayor had kudos for the 23 businesses and organizations that contributed food or raffle prizes, and for organizer Wayne Cresta and his team in the town seniors department.

“I’m happy so many seniors braved the cold for some holiday cheer,” said Dougherty, emceeing his eighth annual seniors holiday gathering, with help from Morristown First Lady Mary Dougherty. There were many familiar faces.

“”The most rewarding part over eight years is seeing a lot of seniors, and knowing they’re still doing okay,” the Mayor said.

Donors to the Mayor's Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Donors to the Mayor’s Senior Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 2017. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

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