Retired Police Captain removes driver from accident on Route 46

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Retired Police Captain removes driver from accident on Route 46

PARSIPPANY — Retired Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Captain James Carifi assisted the driver of the vehicle involved in a crash at Route 46 and New Road, on Tuesday, September 15, according to police reports.

Mr. Carifi was traveling on Route 46, shortly after the incident occurred and stopped to help remove the driver to safety, until Parsippany Police Department and Parsippany Emergency Medical Services arrived.

“Parsippany has some great police officers. Any one of them would have reacted the same way if they had been in this situation,” said Retired Captain Carifi.

Mr. Frank Guiliana, 45, Lake Hiawatha was traveling east on Route 46 at 12:28 p.m. when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole and a traffic light. The crash impacted a handful of major roadways in the area, and sections of the New Road intersection was blocked off into the evening.

Mr. Guiliana was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital by Parsippany Emergency Medical Services.

Two Fairfield detectives also assisted at the scene until Patrol Sergeant A. Griffin, Patrol Officer R. Howell and Patrol Officer G. Bloete arrived.

Mr. Guiliana was driving a 2009 Chevy Tahoe which was towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.

Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District #5 personnel arrived on scene due to a small brush fire caused by the downed wires.

Repairs to the downed utility pole were completed on Spetember 16 prior to 5:00 a.m.

No summons were issued.

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The vehicle crashed into a utility pole and traffic light on Route 46 at New Road.

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Township appoints Sandman as Acting Clerk

Frank L. Cahill
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Township appoints Sandman as Acting Clerk

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council appointed the Parsippany’s Business Administrator Ellen Sandman as acting clerk on Tuesday Evening.

On Monday, Parsippany Focus received an auto reply email from Yancy Wazirmas, Parsippany’s clerk for the past three years.  The email stated that “Yancy Wazirmas is no longer employed by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. For further assistance, please call 973-263-4355.”

Wazirmas was hired on September 4, 2012 for a term of three years pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.

 

 

Brianna Kelley named to U.S. Army All-American Marching Band

Frank L. Cahill
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Brianna Kelley named to U.S. Army All-American Marching Band

briannakelley1PARSIPPANY — The 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Tour will visit Parsippany High School on Tuesday, September 22 at 5:00 p.m. to honor Brianna Kelley before her fellow band members, classmates, fans and family during a special recognition event.                                                          

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, is recognized as a member of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band and will receive her honorary jacket in front of family, friends, fellow band members and classmates.

The honor will take place at Parsippany High School, 309 Baldwin Road.

Army recruiters will be onsite 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. 

Mild, dry weather expected all week in N.J.

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Mild, dry weather expected all week in N.J.

There won’t be much variety to the weather in New Jersey this week. Expect warm, sunny days and clear, dry evenings, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are only in the low 50s as of 6:45 a.m. but will climb into the low 80s by mid-afternoon. For beachgoers, there is only a low risk of…

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New Monument dedication at St. Christopher Church

Frank L. Cahill
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New Monument dedication at St. Christopher Church

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Knights of Columbus – Council 3680 dedicated a New Monument and Setting to the people of Parsippany. Grand Knight Frank Palmieri officiated the dedication of this new Memorial which is located on the grounds of Saint Christopher Church.  The Master of ceremonies was Past Grand Knight Stephen J. Roman Sr., the Chairperson of this project.

The new monument is simply dedicated as a “MEMORIAL TO THE UNBORN.”

This new Memorial is six feet wide by 16 feet long, it is made of large wooden beams, and is a two tiered effect. The main part of the memorial is a beautiful Pink Granite Monument, engraved on the front of the marker is an image of the Blessed Mother, her arms outstretched seeking children who are fleeing to her protection, in the center of the stone are the simple words, “Memorial to the Unborn.” To the left of the inscription is a Cross of Jesus, and kneeling next to the cross is a kneeling, praying angel…When asked what the Angel was symbolic of, Roman stated “It is symbolic of the Angel who flies the souls of the Unborn Children to spend eternity in Paradise with Jesus Christ!”

The larger portion of the monument is covered with white Montana Marble chips that have a pink hue running thru them. There are a number of trees and shrubs on the Memorial, as well as a kneeling stone covered in foam for comfort. There is a walk way to the memorial made in the shape of a cross, and a concrete bench and birdbath for those who might like to sit and meditate at the Memorial.

The Memorial is a project of the Parsippany Knights of Columbus, the Parsippany Columbiettes and the Catholic War Veterans Parsippany Post 1967. The project was built by a local man, Garnet McHugh, he spent countless hours designing, cutting and assembling this beautiful memorial.

The Dedication and Blessing was given by Father Joseph Buffardi, Pastor of Saint Christopher Church, in attendance at the event was the head of the Knights of Columbus in New Jersey, State Deputy Bruce Demolli, the District Deputy John Walsh  as well as other dignitaries.

Mr. Roman stated during his remarks that the Knights of Columbus are committed to being a family organization committed to all life at any stage, but we want to remember the countless babies who were not born because of miscarriages, accidents, illness other misfortunes and abortion…We have built this beautiful memorial for those who may have suffered a loss and for them to know that the Knights of Columbus will always pray to GOD asking him to give those families his support until we are all re-united with HIM in Heaven.

Happening now: Car accident on Route 46 at New Road

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Happening now: Car accident on Route 46 at New Road

newroad3PARSIPPANY — One car crashed into a utility pole at the intersection on Route 46 (east) and New Road. Heavy traffic in the area.

Reports of electricity out in the area. Residents on Larkspur Drive have no power. Kmart in the Arlington Shopping Plaza has no power, and customers are not allowed to enter store.  Other businesses and residents in the area are reporting the same.

Route 46 East Ramp onto New Road is open. However, you can only head south (towards Route 280 and Wawa). No vehicles can make a left turn onto New Rd northbound.

Route 46 West off ramps by New Road are open. However, no vehicles can access New Road southbound. You must take Old Bloomfield Avenue either East or West depending on the off ramp you take.

Traffic taking Route 46 West and needing to go to New Road southbound or Route 280 area should take Route 46 West to Baldwin Road. Take the off ramp and make a left onto Baldwin Road and then another left onto Route 46 East.

Traffic on Old Bloomfield Avenue (westbound) attempting to get to Route 46 West should continue to the next intersection and make a right onto Changebridge Road which will take you to Route 46 West.

New Road northbound is open, however you cannot cross Route 46. All traffic is diverted eastbound at the intersection of Route 46 and New Road.

Route 46 East and West are both open.

Detours can change at anytime as they repair the damage so please avoid the area.

Utility Crews estimate that repairs could take until midnight tonight.

Parsippany Focus will update articles when additional details become available.

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9/11 Victims remembered at Morris County Memorial in Parsippany

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9/11 Victims remembered at Morris County Memorial in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — On a windy day with gusts too strong to light memorial candles, dignitaries and residents attended the 14th Anniversary of that fateful day with a Remembrance Service and Candle Vigil.

Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen began the service with the Pledge of Allegiance with the Morris Choral Society singing the National Anthem.  The Reverend Joseph Ford of the Bethel A.M.E Church in Morristown provided the Invocation.

After Shreya Durbha and Shefali Das, students at the Morris County School of Technology, led a rendition of ‘God Bless America,’ Freeholder Doug Cabana, the last remaining current Freeholder who was serving in 2001, began the service with solemn opening remarks.

James Michael Gannon, global head of security for Novartis, who has worked on FBI anti-terrorism task forces was the main speaker of the event. Freeholders David Scapicchio and Hank Lyon read the names of the 64 Morris County Victims.

IMG_0040Mayors from several Morris County Municipalities attended including Frank Druetzler from Morris Plains, Ronald F. Francioli from Hanover, Joseph Pannullo from East Hanover, as well as several others.

Sheriff Ed Rochford and Prosecutor Fredric Knapp paid their respects as as did Parsippany Councilman Mike dePierro, former Parsippany Councilman Jonathan Nelson, Parsippany Chief of Police Paul Philipps and members of Parsippany Fire districts and Rescue and Recovery. Senator Bucco and Assemblyman Bucco attended as well.

Parsippany High School performs in Miss America Pageant Parade

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Parsippany High School performs in Miss America Pageant Parade

ATLANTIC CITY — A wet and windy day with strong gusts coming off the rough Atlantic surf did not stop the brave Parsippany High School Marching Band, Color Guard and Cheerleading squad from performing a nearly three mile march along the historic Atlantic City boardwalk.

Despite the weather, the annual Miss America parade, with this year’s ‘show us your shoes’ theme carried on in front of a small, but enthusiastic crowd lining the boardwalk.

Marching and performing in between past and future Miss Americas, the entire PHS squad showed determination by the look in their in their eyes while at the same time having fun by their broad smiles.

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According to the Miss America Website,

“Miss America represents the highest ideals. She is a real combination of beauty, grace, and intelligence, artistic and refined. She is a type which the American Girl might well emulate.”

Those words were spoken by Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce President Frederick Hickman more than 75 years ago, and they still ring true today. Miss America is a role model to young and old alike, and a spokesperson, using her title to educate millions of Americans on an issue of importance to herself and society at large.

Over the years, Miss America has been intent on making a difference in people’s lives through her charitable and community endeavors. Jean Bartel, Miss America 1943, went so far as to use her celebrity in the war effort. She was credited with selling more Series E war bonds than anyone else in the United States – $2.5 million worth of them. While Kate Shindle, Miss America 1998, spent her year of service addressing groups and meeting with federal, state and local public officials on behalf of the HIV/AIDS cause. She even presided over sessions regarding women and AIDS at the 12th World AIDS Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

Today, Miss America travels approximately 20,000 miles a month, changing her location every 18 to 36 hours. She tours the nation reaching out to support her ideals, committed to helping others. Miss America is more than just a title. She is a woman who reflects a tradition of style, sophistication and service.

Warmer than normal weather to move into Parsippany this week

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Warmer than normal weather to move into Parsippany this week

While meteorologists expect it to feel more like autumn in New Jersey to end the weekend, summer-like weather isn’t over yet. High temperatures will reach the low- to mid-70s throughout most of the region on Sunday and then fall to the low- to mid-50s overnight, according to the National Weather Service. A slight chance of showers…

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Mack Cali to move headquarters as it zeroes in on Gold Coast

Frank L. Cahill
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Mack Cali to move headquarters as it zeroes in on Gold Coast

JERSEY CITY–Real estate giant Mack-Cali Realty Corp. has set its sights on the Gold Coast, announcing plans to move its headquarters to Jersey City and expand along the Hudson River. The real estate management firm plans to move its headquarters from Edison to Jersey City by the first half of 2016, the company said in a…

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