Dog found on Route 46 by Sunoco Gas Station

Frank L. Cahill
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Dog found on Route 46 by Sunoco Gas Station

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The Parsippany Animal Control found this dog, on Thursday, August 10 by the Sunoco Gas Station on Route 46. Unfortunately there is no microchip, she just had a flea collar on.

Please call us at (973) 263-7083 if you recognize her.

The Parsippany Animal Control is located at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard. They are open from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Saturday and Sunday.  During all other hours, please contact the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.

Parsippany Police issued a Scam Alert

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Police issued a Scam Alert

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hill Police issued the following scam alert: A recurring scam in other municipalities is starting to spread into ours. Scammers will call you and advise you that you failed to pay your tax bill. They will quickly add that you can take care of it over the phone by providing your credit card information.

DO NOT DO THIS

It is a scam and we do not want our residents becoming victims of it. Again, the Parsippany Tax Assessor will not call you and advise you of a missing payment and request you pay the bill over the phone.

Letter to the editor: UPS is a great new neighbor

Frank L. Cahill
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Letter to the editor: UPS is a great new neighbor

Dear Editor:

Enclosed is a letter I sent to Mr. Al Brinkman, United Parcel Service.

 

Al Brinkman
UPS
Parsippany, NJ

Dear Mr. Brinkman,
My wife and I would like to thank you for taking swift action to our concerns with the rotten and fallen trees that you inherited on your property. The trees were draped over our home and had dead limbs falling off and damaging our roof and property. We can now invest in the installation of a new roof without the fear of it being damaged by fallen limbs.

I’d also like to thank you for the professionalism of Rich Eletto from Conservative Construction. He sent out the right people to recognize the danger and had it removed.

We were previously given the run around by the previous land owner, so we know and appreciate your extensive gift that you have given us by removing these trees.

As you can see from the photos, the tree could have crushed our home but for your concerns for our property.

Thanks again,
Your Neighbors,
Raymond & Tracy Webb

Freeholders Honor Outstanding Eagle Scouts

Frank L. Cahill
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Freeholders Honor Outstanding Eagle Scouts

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders honored eight Eagle Scouts from across Morris County for a series of ambitious scout projects that assisted local towns, neighborhoods, the ecology, and a local high school in projects that each required hundreds of hours of volunteer efforts by the scouts and their volunteer project teams.

Included was a project done by Roxbury scout Ben Smith to create a Welcome to Roxbury Township sign on Route 10 that compliments one done by his dad, Kyle Smith, several decades earlier.

“It is a privilege for the Board of Freeholders to celebrate the positive efforts of these young men and women who took it upon themselves to make positive impacts on their respective communities,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.

“They, obviously, are the future leaders of Morris County, and we salute them, he added.’’

The freeholders, at their meeting in Morristown, awarded county certificates of achievement to:

  • Noah Munn, Troop 173, Parsippany
  • Erik Darling, Troop 173, Parsippany
  • Benjamin Smith, Troop 159, Succasunna
  • William Lawrence Wainscott, Troop 155, Hanover Township  
  • Joseph Mihalko, Troop 155, Hanover Township
  • Joseph Nowacki, Troop 118, Denville
  • Michael J. Kuser, Troop 118, Denville
  • Quinn Logush, Troop 118, Denville

Each of the scouts who received county certificates have impressive personal resumes, featuring outstanding family, school, scouting, and personal achievements. The following is a snapshot of their Eagle Scout projects:

  • Noah Munn is a recent graduate of the Morris County School of Technology in the Veterinary Science Academy, where he participated in the robotics club. His community activities in Mount Tabor are extensive. For his Eagle Scout project, Noah built and installed ten bat houses in Mt. Tabor, combining his love of Mount Tabor, passion for animals, concern about endangered bat species, and the health of the local ecosystem.
  • Erik Darling is a recent graduate of Parsippany Hills High School and will be attending East Stroudsburg University this fall. As a scout, he participated in National Youth Leadership Training and two National Scout Jamborees in West Virginia. For his Eagle Scout project, He did rehabilitation work for the Mount Tabor Historical Society, including constructing new fencing, rebuilding a shed, and creating a new walkway.
  • Benjamin Smith is a recent graduate of Roxbury High School and will attend Susquehanna University in the fall. For his Eagle Scout project, Ben created a raised garden bed to hold a sign welcoming travelers to Roxbury Township. It is located on the eastbound side of Route 46, where Route 10 begins. He worked with town officials and local merchants to secure needed approvals and supplies. Ben’s dad, Kyle Smith, also had been a scout with Troop 159. His Eagle project several decades ago was to create the welcome sign on the westbound side of Route 10.
  • William Lawrence Wainscott is recent graduate of Whippany Park High School where he was a member of the marching band and active in stage productions. For his Eagle Scout project, he constructed a storage shed at the municipal Bee Meadow pool facility. The shed will store floating lane dividers for the pool, dividers that have been stored under tarps for many winters and which have been damaged as a result.
  • Joseph Mihalko is a recent graduate of Whippany Park High School, where he was captain of the swim team and a four-year stage-crew member. He also is a member of the Whippany Volunteer Fire Company. For his Eagle Scout project, Joey completed the landscaping at the entrance to Whippany Park High School’s new football field. This enhanced the aesthetics of the memorial for the late Lt. Cpl. Christopher Cosgrove, a Cedar Knolls resident who was slain in the line of duty in Iraq.
  • Joseph Nowacki is a recent graduate of Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, where he excelled in academics and sports – earning the Scout Scholar Athlete Award for 2016. For his Eagle Scout project, Joe managed a team of volunteers to build, install, and paint a wooden recycling storage receptacle and two wooden benches at Cook’s Pond in Denville, where he is a lifeguard and swim instructor.
  • Michael J. Kuser is a recent graduate of Morris Knolls High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and Interact Club. He will attend Penn State University. For his Eagle project, Mike worked with 26 adult and scout volunteers to upgrade Denville’s Beaver Brook neighborhood by improving the parking lot at the intersection of Ford Road and Beaver Brook Lane. The project included installation of wooden guardrail fencing, cement car stops, signage, and creation of an Alpine Garden on the corner of the lot.
  • Quinn Logush is a recent graduate of Morris Knolls High School, where he was a member of the Morris Knolls Chorale and Madrigals; vice president of the Interact Club; and treasurer of the Thespian Honor Society. For his Eagle Scout project, Quinn planned, designed and implemented a professionally made sign and landscape for the Ayres Knuth Farm Foundation in Denville, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jessica Pascale named to Deans List at Kean University

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Jessica Pascale named to Deans List at Kean University

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Jessica Pascale, a 2016 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School was named to the Deans for the Spring semester at Kean University. Jessica recently transferred to Kean University.

Jessica is majoring in Marketing.

Having a rich 160-year history, Kean University is a vibrant and diverse university offering over 50 undergraduate and 35 graduate programs. Kean celebrates diversity in culture and in education by focusing on degrees that prepare students for successful careers.

Kean University is located at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union.

The Barones join Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany

Frank L. Cahill
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The Barones join Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is happy to announce two new members joined the organization on Thursday, August 10 at the weekly breakfast meeting held at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46.

Jan and Joseph Barone are the newest members to join.  Long-time member Doreen Brennan was instrumental in bringing the Barone’s to Kiwanis.

Jan Barone places the official Kiwanis pin on her husband, Joe

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is part of Kiwanis International which is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.

Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children. Kiwanis service projects range from efforts that help local communities to Kiwanis International’s Worldwide Service Project for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.

Kiwanis members dedicate more than 6 million volunteer hours and invest more than $100 million in service projects that strengthen communities and serve children every year.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany will be hosting the “21st Annual Grand Wine Tasting” event on Thursday, October 12 at Hanover Manor. The proceeds from this fund raiser will benefit NJ Sharing Network and Camp Nejeda, a camp for children with Type 1 Diabetes, as well as other charitable projects of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation.  As part of the festivities, we hold both a silent and a live auction. Tickets are available online by visiting parsippanykiwanis.org or clicking here. Tickets for the event at $60.00 and include appetizers, a full buffet dinner and complete dessert table. In addition there are samples of wines from around the world, as well as cordials.

Wines will be arranged by Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet, 799 Route 46, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

If your business would like to donate an item for our silent or live auction, please contact Michael Mulhaul at (973) 549-4185, Frank Cahill at (862) 213-2200 or any Kiwanis member.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets weekly at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Kiwanis Club hopes you will be able to join them for breakfast and learn more about Kiwanis and see how you fit into the picture. Newcomers and visiting clubs always welcome. For more information, click here.

Joe Barone placing the official Kiwanis pin on his wife, Jan, at the Kiwanis weekly breakfast meeting held at Empire Diner. The Barones are the newest members of the club

Starbucks in Parsippany is officially open

Frank L. Cahill
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Starbucks in Parsippany is officially open
The Starbucks on Route 10 offers a drive up window.
The Starbucks on Route 10 offers a drive up window.

PARSIPPANY — The first Starbucks in Parsippany will open tomorrow, Thursday, August 10. You will be able to drive-up and order your Iced Carmel Macchiato or Caffè Americano in Parsippany, instead of driving to Denville or elsewhere. The new location will be located at 1719 Route 10. Starbucks is also planning on opening another location at the former Burger King on Route 46, as well as in the Troy Hills Shopping Center, inside of the new Target. The Target is planning to open in March 2018.

The hours for the new Parsippany location is Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Plans were submitted in late 2015 to the Parsippany Troy-Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment, applying for a variance for property located at 1719 Route 10 East and is designated as Block 200, Lot 1 on the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Tax Map. The building is known as the Octagon 10 Office Center.

The Octagon 10 Office Center is located in Morris County’s Fortune 500 District, this octagon shaped building has an outdoor courtyard and fountain. Unique octagonal design,  Internet fiber optic SONET rings,Full service cafeteria, Basement storage, fine local business hotels (Hilton and Marriott) and restaurants abound in the area, Interior court with fountain. The building is located directly across from the Mack-Cali Business Campus.

The office building is approximately 97% rented. It contains 192,660 square feet, on three floors, with 4,938 square feet currently vacant. Some of the current tenants include Internal Revenue Service, Chase Bank, Net Access, Law Offices of Thomas Buonocore, Manpower and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  The building was constructed in 1975 and renovated in 1996.

The exterior of the building facing Route 10

Boonton Centenarian Honored as Morris County Sheriff for a Day

Frank L. Cahill
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Boonton Centenarian Honored as Morris County Sheriff for a Day

BOONTON — Boonton’s hometown hero, World War II tail gunner Stephen Bolcar, celebrated his 100th birthday over the weekend in style – as Morris County Sheriff for Day on a day named in his honor as Stephen J. Bolcar Day in Morris County.

Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon picked up his guest of honor late Saturday afternoon in his vintage police patrol car and wheeled his “Honorary Sheriff’’ to Johnny’s Tavern in Boonton, where the birthday boy was feted by a host of friends and dignitaries.

He received a proclamation from Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, along with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol; and a proclamation from the Morris County Board of Freeholders, presented by County Administrator and Boonton native John Bonanni, proclaiming Saturday as Stephen J. Bolcar Day in Morris County.

Also greeting the guest of honor was Assemblyman Anthony Bucco and Boonton Mayor Matt DiLauri, among others.

“Mr. Bolcar has been a lifelong friend of the Gannon family, and to me personally. As a young police officer in Boonton, he always spent time with me and gave me advice on my career,’’ said Sheriff Gannon. “He always has been a supporter of what is right. He holds people to a very high standard.

County Administrator John Bonnani presents proclamation to Stephen Bolcar as Sheriff Gannon looks on

“During my candidacy for Sheriff, he worked with me on a daily basis. He has always been there for me and I will always be there for him.

“He is a most conscientious person and a huge part of the Greatest Generation of Americans. I salute him and tip my cap.’’

Stephen Bolcar was born in Paterson on August 3, 1917. His mother, Julia, died in 1919 during the Great Influenza Outbreak, and he was raised by his grandparents in Paterson, where he attended one year of high school before going to work to help support the family during the Great Depression.

Assemblyman Anthony Bucco

He began military service six months prior to the nation’s entry into World War II, joining the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served in battles and campaigns throughout Europe, and received numerous decorations, including the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, with three bronze stars; and the Croix de Guerre, awarded by France, among others.

Following his discharge in 1945, he married Emily Westura, who was his wife for 64 years before her passing in 2010, and the couple settled in their home at 413 Boonton Avenue in Boonton, where they raised their family, including children Judy, Stephen, and Allen.

Stephen retired from RFL (Radio Frequency Laboratories) in 1983, and was a staunch supporter of his community, serving as a Boonton Alderman and Police Commissioner, VFW member and post commander, member of the Knights of Columbus, usher at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, active in Boy Scout activities, and was named Citizen of the Year in Boonton in 2016.

The board of freeholders, in their resolution, stated: “Whereas he has a tremendous love of family, including seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, and a great love for the town of Boonton, and is greatly deserving of this honor.

“Now, therefore, be it resolved the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders proclaims August 5, 2017 as Stephen J. Bolcar Day in Morris County, and joins with his family and friends to also extend its warmest on the joyous occasion of his 100th birthday.’’

Erik Darling earns Eagle Scout

Frank L. Cahill
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Erik Darling earns Eagle Scout

PARSIPPANY — Erik Darling of Troop 173 had his Eagle Court of Honor on July 30, 2017, which completed his long trail to Eagle Scout.

The pathway to Eagle can be described as a steep trail leading up to three peaks, the highest being that of Eagle Scout. Officially, the trail starts with the Tenderfoot rank and continues through Second and First Class ranks. Then, the mountain climbing begins. The path is marked with merit badges, leadership responsibilities, service projects, and the practice of Scouting skills and ideals. The first peak reached is that of Star Scout, the second is Life Scout, and, finally, Eagle Scout.

The Eagle Scout Award is Scouting’s highest rank and among its most familiar icons. Men who have earned it count it among their most treasured possessions. Those who missed it by a whisker remember exactly which requirement they didn’t complete. Americans from all walks of life know that being an Eagle Scout is a great honor. The award is more than a badge. It’s a state of being. The Eagle Scout may have received the badge as a boy, but you earn it every day as a man. In the words of the Eagle Scout Promise, they do your best each day to make their training and example, their rank and their influence count strongly for better Scouting and for better citizenship in the troop, in their community, and in their contacts with other people. And to this they pledge their sacred honor.

Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men. Only 5% of the Boy Scouts actually earn this rank.

Erik began his Scouting experience in Cub Scout Pack 218 at Lake Parsippany Elementary School. Erik attended Troop 173’s annual “Turkey In a Can” event as part of his Cub Scout requirements for his Arrow of Light Award.

He joined Boy Scouts in the fifth grade. Erik advanced with the help of his Scoutmasters Mr. Worthington and Mr. Wu. Erik completed the week long National Youth Leadership Training offered by Boy Scouts.

During his Boy Scout career, Erik served in several leadership positions. For Cub Scout Pack 142, Erik served as a Den Chief, assisting the Adult leaders running the Cub Scout meetings. Next, he became a Patrol Leader which helped Erik grow as a person and as a leader. After that, Erik was an Instructor teaching other Scouts the skills needed for advancement and camping. Following, Erik was Quartermaster for two years where he heavily encouraged organization and clean coolers for camping trips. Finally, Erik again served as a Patrol Leader.

Erik earned a total of 24 Merit Badges. The 13 required Eagle Merit Badges are Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Cooking, Environmental Science, Emergency Preparedness, Family Life, First Aid, Personal Fitness, Swimming, and Personal Management. In addition Erik earned Astronomy, Basketry, Collections, Electricity, Fingerprinting, Fishing, Leatherwork, Metalwork, Music, Riffle Shooting and Woodcarving.

Erik attended the 2013 National Boy Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia with Assistant Scoutmasters Ron Darling and Les Wu. He recently returned from the 2017 Jamboree on July 28.

For his Eagle Project, Erik replaced a stone path, tore down and replaced the fence and posts and demolished and rebuilt a shed for the Mount Tabor Historical Society.

His initial Eagle Coach, Ken Galley, passed away while Erik was in the process of selecting his Eagle project. Thanks to the encouragement and guidance from his current Eagle Coach, John Worthington, Erik completed his project. Erik recently graduated from Parsippany Hills High School participating in Parsippany Animal Lovers Club. He plans to attend East Stroudsburg University in the fall, majoring in Computer Science and Computer Security.

Erik greatly enjoyed his time in Scouts and plans to return to help the next generation of Scouts.

Erik received special acknowledgements from Councilman Michael dePierro on behalf of the Township Council, Parsippany Rotary Club, Assemblywoman Betty Lou deCroce, Assemblyman Jay Webber and Senator Joe Pennacchio; Frank Cahill, President-Elect and Karen DeChristopher, Vice President, on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany; Keith Porcelli, on behalf of The Parsippany Elks Club; Bruce Michels on behalf of The American Legion Post 249; Richard Kunz on behalf of Parsippany VFW Post 10184, Knights of Columbus; Carol Dadaian on behalf of Boy Scouts of America Fishawack District; Robert Roberti on behalf of Sedgefield Civic Association and Executive Board Member Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Frank Cahill.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 173 Eagle Scout Honor Roll includes Norman Schofield, Jr., Michael Gottschalk, James Searing, Geoffrey Brown, John Chervenak, Guy Corbett, Tim Corbett, Robert Burney, Juan Correa, Richard Lauber, Tim Roche,,Christopher Callahan, Thomas Cook, Stephen Corcoran, Stephan Pirylis, Brian Stewart, Patrick Roche, Edward Chiorazzi, Brian Pomarlen, Simon Healey, Keith Henderlong, David Chezem, Alex Lin, Robert Strechay, Jr., John Oleske, Daniel Strechay, Joseph Strechay, Kevin Smithers, Joseph Stevens, James Ward, Jason Viglione, Michael DeGuarde, Michael Smith, Tim Foster, Christopher Malcolm, Mark Viglione, Gary Hwang, William Barcliffe, IV, Jonathan Cook, Daniel Aguanno, Anthony Valvano, Eric Kratz, David Kratz, Thomas Corigliano, David Kinskey-Lebeda, Ryan Diggle, Mike Fulton, Dan Fulton, Brian Galley, Shane Moravsik, Paul Rossnagel, Jesse Garbarino, Shay Grabinsky, Joseph Stretavski, Brendan Barwick, Eric Galley, Bobby Ebel, Sean Michie, Michael Ludwig, Matthew Luther, Chris Gardner, Chris Worthington, Cameron Boone, Daniel Metcalf, Rishi Konkesa, Noah Munn and Erik Darling.

The Provident Bank renews membership in Parsippany Area Chamber Commerce

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The Provident Bank renews membership in Parsippany Area Chamber Commerce

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The Provident Bank renewed their membership in Parsippany Area Chamber Commerce (PACC). Presenting Mercedes Covert Muzio with a renewal plaque is Chairman Dr. Patrick Selimo, on behalf of the PACC Board of Directors.

The Provident Bank has been an active member in PACC since the opening of the branch located at 401 Smith Road.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. is the holding company for Provident Bank. Established in 1839, Provident Bank emphasizes personal service and customer convenience in attending to the financial needs of businesses, individuals and families in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

For more information on Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, click here.

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