By Tina Pappas

The Borough held its first annual Easter Egg Hunt in conjunction with the annual Easter Bunny Breakfast. The event was held on April 9 at the Barnyard and Carriage House, located at 754 Totowa Road.

“The event was a huge success,” said Mark Monteyne, Recreation Director. “This will be an annual event at our spectacular venue at the Barnyard and Carriage House. We had the Totowa Easter Bunny live in our community and the children loved it!”

Tom Mele, Commissioner of the Board of Recreation, said the Bunny Breakfast was put on hiatus due to the pandemic the past few years so he felt it was important to have a successful event.

“We hit it out of the park!” he added. “It was important to come back strong after the last two years of the pandemic.”

Dan Palazzo, Commissioner of the Board of Recreation, agreed.

“It was another success,” he said. “Lots of happy kids faces, which is what it’s all about!”

Debbie Barone, Secretary of the Board of Recreation, echoed the sentiment.

“Happy to see the community spirit back again with lots of smiling little faces!” she said.

Mickey Pascucci, President of the Board of Recreation, said having it at the Barnyard and Carriage House and the gazebo was in a perfect spot and made the day very enjoyable. 

“All the kids had a blast, really great to see!” he added.

Monteyne wished to thank event sponsors Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Kinder Pediatrics Urgent Care, Bromilow’s Chocolate, Balloon Planet, All County Apparel, Balloon Planet and Party Supply, and University Health & Urgent Care. 

Libby McGovern played the role of the Totowa Easter Bunny this year.

“They made it enjoyable for the children,” he added.

Photos courtesy of Mark Monteyne