Douglas Gabel, Town Crier

Douglas Gabel, Town Crier Appointed by the Denville Town Council, I serve as the Township of Denville's Town Crier. May my words bring a smile to your face!

My job is to announce significant events around town, participate in parades and special occasions.

03/18/2026

Denville Township Reorganization Meeting, January 6th, 2026

Had the honor Friday evening (1/2) at the invitation of Director Stephen Shaw to introduce many of the SemiQuinCentennia...
01/04/2026

Had the honor Friday evening (1/2) at the invitation of Director Stephen Shaw to introduce many of the SemiQuinCentennial events for 2026 during the Morris County Reorganizational Meeting in Morristown. Visit morriscounty250.org for more information. Full video of cry in first comment…

Wishing happiness, health and joy to all those that carry on the tradition of Town Crier… May my words bring a smile to ...
12/26/2025

Wishing happiness, health and joy to all those that carry on the tradition of Town Crier… May my words bring a smile to your face!

11/30/2025

Such an honor to lead the Denville Holiday Parade. Listen to my Cry for 2025 to usher in the holiday season.

Hope to see you all at the 2025 Denville Holiday Parade. Let's usher in the holiday season with a Parade...
11/28/2025

Hope to see you all at the 2025 Denville Holiday Parade. Let's usher in the holiday season with a Parade...

On Wednesday evening, November 19th, 2025 I had the distinct privilege of partnering with the Denville Historical Societ...
11/21/2025

On Wednesday evening, November 19th, 2025 I had the distinct privilege of partnering with the Denville Historical Society to acknowledge and honor Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Vito Bianco, Peter Zablocki and I delivered a program to about 50 attendees about Lincoln, his travels through New Jersey, history of the Gettysburg Address and the speech that rebirthed a nation. Take a listen to the speech. (a link to a full video of the program will be listed hear soon)

Put the Denville Holiday Parade on your calendar - November 30, 2025 at 2pm. The parade will be led by the Denville Town...
11/09/2025

Put the Denville Holiday Parade on your calendar - November 30, 2025 at 2pm. The parade will be led by the Denville Town Crier, Mayor and elected officials. Come out and support our town, its many service organizations, downtown businesses and there will be a surprise guest at the end of the parade, Santa Clause.

You are invited...to hear an Anniversary Reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and a recounting of Denville in the Civ...
11/09/2025

You are invited...to hear an Anniversary Reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and a recounting of Denville in the Civil War Era. On Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at the Denville Historical Society's Museum at 7pm, Historians Vito Bianco and Peter Zablocki will share what Denville was like in the Civil War Era and Denville Town Crier Douglas Gabel will share a brief history of the Gettysburg Address and then read the infamous Address. Please join us for a 1/2 hour of history and remembrance.

Uncovered a photo of Denville’s first Town Crier, Walter Taylor. He served under the leadership of Denville Mayor Gene F...
09/30/2025

Uncovered a photo of Denville’s first Town Crier, Walter Taylor. He served under the leadership of Denville Mayor Gene Feyl. This photo was taken January 1, 2000.

I was honored today to be able to share a cry for Denville Community Methodist Church on the occasion of their 240th Ann...
09/08/2025

I was honored today to be able to share a cry for Denville Community Methodist Church on the occasion of their 240th Anniversary and Rally Day Celebration. Here’s to wishing DCC many more years serving our community and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

08/30/2025

I am truly honored to currently hold the position of Denville Town Crier. Over the next few months an organizing committee will be planning a glorious celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Infrpendance to be held next July. 3,4,5 and 6th. Take a peek to learn about the role, the uniform, history of criers and the upcoming celebration plans.

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