U.S. Army All-American Marching Band honored Brianna Kelley

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U.S. Army All-American Marching Band honored Brianna Kelley

briannakelley1PARSIPPANY — The 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Tour honored Brianna Kelley during a special recognition ceremony before her fellow band members, classmates, fans, family, Dr. Denis L. Mulroony, Mayor James Barberio and Councilman Michael dePierro. The ceremony was held at Parsippany High School, on Tuesday, September 22. 

In addition, Band Director Mr. Greg Dalakian received a special plaque to display at Parsippany High School for Brianna’s accomplishments.

The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band performs at halftime of the nationally broadcasted U.S. Army All-American Bowl. By becoming a U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Member, these students join an elite group. Only 125 high school band members among the millions in the United States are selected each year. Band members are chosen not just because they excel in music, but because they possess some of the same skills as our Army Soldiers – skills such as versatility and agility. 

Brianna Kelley, Color Guard, was recognized as a member of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band and receivedher honorary jacket during the ceremony.

Army recruiters were present to demonstrate GoArmy EDGE, a free app that provides football coaches and players with an interactive virtual training experience designed to improve team performance through safer, more effective and efficient player practice capabilities that help reduce potential player injuries. GoArmy EDGE is a product of the Army’s leading STEM innovation, designed to bring football plays to life through unprecedented detail and customization, real-time 3D play mapping, precision player movements and sharable content. The app is available on iTunes App Store, Google Play and GoArmyEDGE.com.

The 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl will be televised live on NBC from the Alamodome on Saturday, January 9, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. 

For the past 16 years, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been the nation’s premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. Andrew Luck, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jamaal Charles made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans.  The 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl drew a crowd of 35,687 to the Alamodome, and was the most-watched sporting event on television over the weekend, excluding the NFL playoffs.  All American Games is the owner and producer of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events. 

Parsippany Town Council Regular Meeting 09/22/2015

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Parsippany Town Council Regular Meeting 09/22/2015

Fall begins in Parsippany with delightful weather

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Fall begins in Parsippany with delightful weather

The first day of autumn will be dry and pleasant across New Jersey. Fall arrived at 4:21 a.m. Wednesday with temperatures in the mid 50s, but it will warm to the mid to upper 70s later, according to the National Weather Service. That’s slightly above normal highs for late September, according to the state climatologist’s office.…

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Jersey City mayor blocks release of calendar

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Jersey City mayor blocks release of calendar

JERSEY CITY — Mayor Steve Fulop is blocking release of his meetings calendar, with his spokesman arguing that Fulop has an expectation of privacy and shouldn’t have to document “every minute” of his time. The Jersey Journal in May requested a copy of Fulop’s meetings calendar — which lists all of his public appearances, meetings, even…

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Woman’s Club Participates in Prevent Child Abuse NJ Campaign

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Woman’s Club Participates in Prevent Child Abuse NJ Campaign

PARSIPPANY — Members and friends of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills recently participated in the “Click for Babies” campaign.  They clicked their knitting needles and flicked their crochet hooks to produce 75 caps for newborn babies.

“Click for Babies” is a program of Prevent Child Abuse NJ that aims to reduce or eliminate Shaken Baby Syndrome in infants who are delivered at hospitals across the state.  The program educates parents of newborns about their babies’ period of purple crying and sends each baby home with a purple cap as a reminder to the parent NOT to shake the baby as a response to the crying.  For more information click here.  For information on the Woman’s Club involvement with Click for Babies call Cathy Haney at (973) 335-9769.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.

For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at  or click here to visit their website.

 

10th Annual Operation Take-Back Day

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10th Annual Operation Take-Back Day
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County residents are being asked to join in a nationwide initiative this Saturday, September 26, to turn in unused or expired medications, controlled substances, and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal during the tenth annual “Operation Take-Back program, which is being held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at locations around the county.

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and his Chief of Investigations John R. Speirs, plus Morris Plains Police Chief Jason Kohn, Randolph Police Chief David Stokoe and Mountain Lakes Police Chief Shawn Bennett have announced that their agencies will jointly participate in the event this weekend, with disposal sites to be set up in Morris Plains, Randolph and Mountain Lakes.

There also will be disposal locations set up in Boonton, Butler, Chatham Borough, Florham Park, Harding, Lincoln Park and Roxbury, in Morris County, and in nearby Hopatcong, Livingston and Peapack at this time.

To find out if your town is participating in Operation Take-Back, visit www.dea.gov and click on the “more information’’ button, or contact your local Police Department.

Operation Take-Back is a national initiative that provides residents with an easy way to properly dispose of unused medications or drugs to law enforcement officials without releasing personal information.  After the event, the medications will be collected in an environmentally safe manner.

The Prosecutor’s Operation Take-Back sites will be located at the following three locations:

  • Stop and Shop Supermarket, 245 Littleton Road, Morris Plains
  • Randolph Municipal Building, 502 Millbrook Road, Randolph
  • Mountain Lakes Fire Department, 400 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes

In addition to helping individuals dispose of unused prescription drugs, Operation Take-Back promotes awareness of juvenile prescription drug prevention efforts.

If you are unable to make it to a drop off location on Saturday, click here  for a list of permanent drop box locations.

For more information on Saturday’s event contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6268 or (973) 285-6200 or Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Deputy Chief of Investigations Denise H. Arseneault at (973) 285-6262 or darseneault@co.morris.nj.us.

County Clerk Takes Passport Office On The Road For Public Convenience

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County Clerk Takes Passport Office On The Road For Public Convenience
Ann Grossi, Morris County Clerk
Ann Grossi, Morris County Clerk

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Clerk’s Passport Division is taking its passport operation “on the road” starting on Thursday, October 8 in Jefferson to make it more convenient for people to obtain passports, especially for those who may not be able to come to the County Clerk’s passport office in Morristown or to get to any passport office due to their working hours.

“We think this service will be of great help to many Morris County residents whose busy schedules make it difficult to make the time to obtain passports, which are more vital than ever for travel and also for identification purposes,’’ said Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi. “We hope to offer convenient passport service at various locations across Morris County in the future.

The “Passport Outreach Program’’ will benefit anyone in need of a new or renewed passport, said Grossi. The passport session in Jefferson will be held on Thursday, October 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Camp Jefferson, which is located at 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong.

Appointments are required for the Passport Outreach Program, and can be made by calling (973) 285-6161.

Grossi urges anyone interested in using the service to carefully review what they must bring to the passport center, and to call her office if they have any questions.

“We certainly want this process to go smoothly for applicants, so it’s important they understand what is required to obtain or renew a passport,’’ Grossi said.

 Here is what you need:

  • Citizenship evidence: A certified birth certificate (not a photocopy) listing both parents’ names, or a current passport, or a naturalization certificate, or a consular report of birth abroad.
  • Photograph: One color 2 x 2 photo with white or light background (photos can be obtained on site for a $10 fee)
  • Proof of Identification: A driver’s license, previously issued passport, government or military ID, or a naturalization certificate.

Payment can be made only by personal check, money order or bank check. Not by credit or debit cards. Cash will NOT be accepted.

There will be two separate payments to be made. Please bring adequate blank checks.

If you must expedite the passport process, an expedited process fee is $60.00 per application and $14.85 for overnight express mail.

Minors must appear with both parents, properly identified. The child’s birth certificate issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or the Department of Health and stating both of the parent’s names also must be submitted.

All persons participating in the passport on the road process must arrive 15-to-20 minutes ahead of your appointment time to fill out the required application, using black ink only.

Grossi advised applicants to allow at least several weeks to receive their passports before traveling.

In addition to the “Passport Outreach Program” program, the county clerk’s passport office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday with Tuesday and Wednesday evening hours until 8:00 p.m. (but walk-ins must arrive by 7:30 p.m.).

The county clerk’s office is on the first floor of the Morris County Administration and Records Building on Court Street in Morristown.

More passport information, including costs, may be obtained by calling the Morris County Passport Office at (973) 285-6161 or by clicking here.

National passport information can be obtained by calling 1-877-487-2778 or by clicking here.

 

The Rockettes are coming to Parsippany Public Library

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The Rockettes are coming to Parsippany Public Library

PARSIPPANY — The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is an experience that’s meant to be shared, so before they start rehearsals for the 2015 production, they are coming to Parsippany to kick off the holiday season with all of you!

They will be stopping by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 449 Halsey Road, on Tuesday, September 29 from 2:00 p.m.to 2:45 p.m., where they will meet community members and take photos!

For any questions please call the Children’s Desk at (973) 887-5150 ext 233.

Please bring the whole family and stop by to say hello! When you post your photo with the Rockettes, be sure to tag @Rockettes on Facebook and Twitter, and @theRockettes on Instagram – they’ll be looking out for your pics and sharing their favorites!

Bobby Edwards made 5 saves at St. Joseph’s Men Soccer

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Bobby Edwards made 5 saves at St. Joseph’s Men Soccer

PARSIPPANY —  The Saint Joseph’s men’s soccer squad (1-6-1) battled to a 0-0 draw in Philadelphia Soccer Six action with Drexel (1-6-1) on Tuesday evening at Vidas Field. With the draw, the Hawks now own a 0-0-1 Soccer Six record.

Sophomore goalkeeper Bobby Edwards, Parsippany, (1-3-1) made five saves in the full 110:00, including overtime stops in the 97th minute and 109th minute to earn his first clean sheet of the season and fifth career shutout. 

Saint Joseph’s returns to action this Friday, September 25 vs. Howard. Start time is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Sweeney Field. Sweeney Field is located at 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia.

Inglesino firm continues to bill Parsippany for Computer ‘expert’

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Inglesino firm continues to bill Parsippany for Computer ‘expert’

PARSIPPANY — For some, the word Aurora may evoke the Roman goddess of dawn.  For others fortunate enough to visit the far northern or southern latitudes, Auroras can be seen as beautiful forms of different colored lights in the upper atmosphere.  But for the residents of Parsippany, New Jersey, Aurora Information Security and Risk, or simply Aurora, is known as the computer firm which billed the Township upwards of $700,000 for imaging the hard disk drive of one police officer’s computer.

This past February, Township attorney John Inglesino told Council members at a public meeting that although Aurora had “north of $700,000 in charges to the Township, they [Aurora] were told don’t even bother to send in the bills”. The Township’s Business Administrator, Ellen Sandman went on to credit Inglesino’s firm for negotiating Aurora’s bill down to approximately $267,000 and implied that once a 12 month payment plan was completed, in addition to a $150,000 down payment which was already made,  Aurora would be paid in full.

On August 28, 2015 Parsippany paid it’s ninth installment payment of $5,833.33 to Mr. Inglesino’s firm which was earmarked for Aurora.  But the charges haven’t ended there.  In July 2015, Mr. Inglesino’s firm billed the Township an additional $3600 for Aurora’s services and last month his firm charged an additional $4058.  These amounts are over and above the amounts agreed upon and told to Council members and the public.

At that same February meeting, Mr. Inglesino publicly stated that there was “an accord of satisfaction letter that’s been signed by Aurora in which they release the town from any additional monies over and above the 220 [$220,000] that’s been negotiated.”

“I believe that has been distributed,” countered Sandman.

Parsippany Focus recently filed an OPRA requesting the “accord of satisfaction” letter referenced by Inglesino and Sandman.  When Parsippany Focus sought clarification on why it had still not received the request back by its due date September 18, Township officials responded that “this will be addressed /resolved at tomorrow’s council meeting.”

This evening’s Council meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.

For more stories about Aurora click here, here, and here.

 

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