Photo: Courtesy  Congressman Garrett's office

Montague resident picked as Senior of the Year 

The county award announced at Thursday's Senior Day at the NJ State Fair, hosted by the Division of Senior Services, went to Louis Avenatti of Montague.


Avenatti is an active member of the Montague Senior Club, volunteers as an income tax filer for seniors, and has organized seniors to assist with the Sussex County Food Pantry. He was nominated as Sr. volunteer of the Year by the township committee.


"He is tireless in his pursuit of programs, speakers and activities that will offer valuable information, advice or entertainment to our seniors", said Lorraine Hentz, Sussex County Division of Senior Services director.

Also nominated on the county level, hailing from Montague was Joseph Lashendock Jr.