Brooklawn Middle School Teachers win Basketball Charity Game for Hannah

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Brooklawn Middle School Teachers win Basketball Charity Game for Hannah

PARSIPPANY — The Brooklawn Middle School Teachers and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Charity Basketball Game on Wednesday, January 24 at the Parsippany Hills High School Gymnasium, 20 Rita Drive, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser will go to help the family Hannah Cerullo, who is battling cancer.

Hannah, a sixth grade student at Brooklawn Middle School, is the 11 year old daughter of Michael Cerullo of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office is battling cancer.

The Brooklawn Middle School Teachers won 45-44 in overtime.

Kiwanis Club is collecting Coats and Socks for the Homeless

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Kiwanis Club is collecting Coats and Socks for the Homeless

PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, January 24, 2018, the National Point-In-Time Count of the Homeless took place.  The survey counts anyone who is not in a permanent home.  Last year, there were over 8,500 persons classified as homeless in New Jersey, with nearly 2,000 being under the age of 18.  Nearly 600 of the homeless in New Jersey were veterans.  Over 1,400 persons were classified as “unsheltered”, meaning they were living in parks, cars, abandoned buildings, or on the street.  The remainder were living in emergency shelters, transitional housing or as temporary guests of others.  Approximately half of these homeless individuals were living within a 20-mile radius of Parsippany-Troy Hills.  Click here for additional details.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is dedicated to helping all children reach their full potential.  The children that are impacted by homelessness tend to fall behind in school, as the stress of their home situation makes learning difficult.  This makes it extremely difficult for them to reach their full potential.  Consequently, combating homelessness has become a priority for the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.  Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has supported several organizations dedicated to this cause in the past, including Family Promise of Morris County, Homeless Solutions, and Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS).

In honor of the 2018 National-Point-In-Count of the Homeless, The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, in partnership with Transforming a Life and The Tangible More, will be distributing winter coats and socks to the homeless this year, and are planning to keep collecting them for the duration of the winter.

Transforming a Life was started in 2016 by Zaki and Loretta Mustafa in Los Angeles, California.  Primarily through Facebook donations, they have distributed over 6,500 jackets to the homeless in southern California since forming.  This year, they have spread to Oregon, Mississippi, and New Jersey.

The Tangible More was started in January, 2017 by Emily Mulhaul as a positive and non-controversial reaction to the Women’s March. The Women’s March attracted over 3 million people and the marches took place in areas with high populations of homelessness. Emily believed if in one day the Women’s March could attract over 3 million people, that individuals, clubs, and organizations could just as easily accumulate 3 million donations. In 2017, The Tangible More donated over 1,000 items to the homeless to remind them, “we did not forget you when we marched past you.” (Click here for more information)

Donations are welcome, and can be made at Parsippany IHOP Restaurant, 792 Route 46, Boiling Springs Bank, 66 North Beverwyck Road or Synergy Chiropractic, 125 Madison Street, Boonton.  New or gently used coats and new white socks only please.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.  It is not religious based or partisan in any way.  The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at the Empire Diner at 1315 Route 46.  We are 60 members strong and growing.  New members are always welcome. (Click here for more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany)

Y’s Annual Polar Plunge Has Special Guest – Olympian Ryan Murphy

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Y’s Annual Polar Plunge Has Special Guest – Olympian Ryan Murphy

MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA recently held the annual Swim Team Polar Plunge in Mountain Lakes and raised over $25,000 to benefit kids programs at the Y. Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Murphy, was a special guest, giving an inspirational talk to the kids at Mountain Lakes High School, signing autographs, before everyone headed to the lake for the plunge.

Keira Cruz, Head Swim Coach at the Y with Ryan

Registration is Open for Parsippany Phoenix Lacrosse

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Registration is Open for Parsippany Phoenix Lacrosse

PARSIPPANY —  Come and be a part of the Parsippany Phoenix. Registration for the Spring 2018 season is now open. There are teams for boys in grades K-8th and for girls in grades 3-8th. The season starts late February or early March and runs into the middle of June.

Teams typically practice two or three times a week.

The goal is to give players a chance to learn the fundamentals of lacrosse and the positive impact of team work and good sportsmanship on and off the field through a fun, positive coaching environment. Get involved in the fastest growing sport in the country and be part of the fun the game of lacrosse offers!

For more information click here.

Tractor Trailer stuck against traffic signal

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Tractor Trailer stuck against traffic signal

PARSIPPANY — Traffic along Littleton Road and Halsey Road was backed up during morning rush hour on Wednesday, January 24.

Michael Brown, 27, Sanford, Florida was attempting to turn right on Halsey Road from Littleton Road when his tractor trailer got stuck against a traffic signal, causing the trailer to become stuck at the intersection. A heavy duty tow truck from Powder Mill Towing arrived on the scene and was able to pull the vehicle off the curb.

The traffic signal sustained minimal damage. General Electric was notified to have someone check on the condition of the traffic signal. The tractor trailer is owned by C & S Trucking, Inc., Sanford, Florida.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Office Thomas Armenti was the investigating officer.

The trailer was driven from the scene, and no summons were issued.

The trailer trying to turn on Halsey Road from Littleton Road
Parsippany Police block the road and detour traffic around the truck
The traffic light resting against the trailer
The truck was owned by C & S Trucking
The traffic light resting against the trailer

American Legion Post 249 needs your help

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American Legion Post 249 needs your help

PARSIPPANY — American Legion NJ Post 249 Parsippany was organized to support Veterans, and is the largest war time Veterans service organization committed to sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, and advocating Patriotism, and honor throughout our United States.

Last month the main heating and cooling unit failed and is no longer repairable. The unit is 35 years old. The building is located at 91 North Beverwyck Road.

The veterans started to receive quotes and will need to raise $20,000 to replace this unit.

The unit sits on the roof and it’s a difficult job.

This hall is rented throughout the year for private parties and other events serving our community. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts use this hall for their meetings.

This hall is by far the largest source of income for American Legion Post 249. They are asking for your support.

To make a donation, click here.

Parsippany Town Hall Council Meeting from (01/23/2018)

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Parsippany Town Hall Council Meeting from (01/23/2018)
 Parsippany Town Hall Council Meeting from (01/23/2018)

29-Year-Old Man Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault

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29-Year-Old Man Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault

MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Borough of Morris Plains Police Chief Jason A. Kohn announce that Luis M. Sanango-Lazo, 29, Morris Plains, has been charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2(a)7, a crime of the first degree; Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2(c)1, a crime of the second degree; Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(a), a crime of the third degree, and Criminal Sexual Contact in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(b), a crime of the fourth degree.

This 29 year old defendant is alleged to have sexually assaulted an adult female who was known to him after she fell asleep in the defendant’s residence in Morris Plains.  When the victim woke up the following morning, she reportedly felt vaginal discomfort.  She responded to the Morristown Medical Center and submitted to an examination by a Forensic Nurse Examiner who obtained evidence. Thereafter, scientific evidence was obtained that led to the filing of the criminal charges against this Defendant.

The defendant was charged and is currently lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility in accordance with Criminal Justice Reform.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, the Borough of Morris Plains Police Department, and the New Jersey State Police whose efforts contributed to the investigation of the matter.

Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to call Sgt. Marshall Wang of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200 or Det. Ryan McKay of the Morris Plains Police Department at (973) 538-2284.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

7-11 applies to Board of Adjustment to open at busy intersection

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7-11 applies to Board of Adjustment to open at busy intersection

PARSIPPANY — 240 Littleton Road Parsippany, LLC., has applied to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment to develop the property with one building as a 7-11 and one building for an unnamed tenant. They are seeking “C”, “D”, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approvals from the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, March 7.

The application will build a building with a total square footage of 5,303. 7-11 will occupy 2,838 square foot and an unnamed tenant will occupy 2,654 square foot. The plans outlines a total of 31 parking spots, and will face Littleton Road.

The property will have an entrance and exit onto Parsippany Boulevard as well as Littleton Road.

The property at the corner of Parsippany Boulevard and Littleton Road is owned by the County of Morris and is not included in this project.

The property is currently owned by Fulton Bank of New Jersey. Previously Fulton Bank was constructing a bank branch on the property. In 2012, Fulton Bank applied to the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance for “Application to establish a branch office to be located at 240 Littleton Road, Parsippany.” The application was approved. Shortly thereafter, Fulton Bank started closing branches throughout New Jersey and the plans to open the Parsippany branch were abandoned.

Fulton Bank has offices in Madison, Lake Hopatcong and Rockaway. They have a network of community banks throughout New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Parsippany resident Pat Petracca has been requesting of the Township Council to pass an ordinance that would prohibit 24-hour businesses in residential area. 7-11 stores are open 24 hours a day.

Troy Garden Apartments borders two sides of the proposed location. It was built in 1960 and contains 112 Apartment Units, all two story buildings.

The red area marks the Block 297, Lot 8 area to be used
The dirt and tarred area is property owned by the County of Morris

7-Eleven is an American-Japanese international chain of convenience stores, headquartered in Irving, Texas, that operates, franchises, and licenses some 56,600 stores in eighteen countries.

The closest 7-11 to the proposed location is at 31 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha and 959 Route 53, Morris Plains. Both locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Ithaca College Students Named to Fall Semester Dean’s List

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Ithaca College Students Named to Fall Semester Dean’s List
Lauren Astor

PARSIPPANY — Ithaca College congratulates students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester.

Lauren Astor, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2015, a Emerging Media major, was named to the Dean’s List in the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Annemarie Lillis, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2015, a Television-Radio major, was named to the Dean’s List in the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study. Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, the College is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 460 graduate students.

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