PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany ShopRite located at 808 Route 46 is hosting Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department 3rd Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, March 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Coffee With A Cop is a national program which has been widely successful. The program is a very informal one, the hope is to bridge the gap between police and community in an open forum to talk about anything.
PARSIPPANY — In a recent article published on Parsippany Focus, regarding repurposing of office buildings in the Mack-Cali Office Complex, we have been told by a representative of Mack-Cali, “Apparently, 1633 Littleton is being repurposed. Nothing on the other property.” (Editors note: The other property in question is Two Campus Drive, which is vacant and directly behind 1633 Littleton Road.) Roseland Residential Trust, Mack-Cali’s multi-family subsidiary, acquired Two Campus Drive in Mack-Cali’s Business Campus for approximately $5.5 million. The strategic acquisition will pave the way for the execution of the mixed-use master plan for the Campus in Parsippany.
Recently, it has been rumored that Mack-Cali will repurpose office buildings off of Route 202 and Route 10. The plan, according to some, is to turn one of the Campus Drive buildings into 97 apartment units and store-fronts at the main level. There was also talk about bringing a upscale restaurant within the complex.
Parsippany officials won’t say if any empty Mack-Cali office buildings are being considered for housing complex. 1633 Littleton Road, built in 1978, formerly occupied by Skanska has been vacant since 2014 and 2 Campus Drive, which is directly behind 1633 is also vacant. Both properties, have a for-lease sign posted, but a review of the Mack-Cali website, shows no information for these two buildings. Loopnet.com indicates both properties are off the market. 1633 Littleton Road is directly across from the entrance to Sedgefield Civic Association (Sherwood Road).
In neighboring Morris Plains, Mack-Cali held a ceremonial ground breaking, in August 2016, for its newest luxury residential community, Signature Place at Morris Plains. This new complex is located approximately one-half mile from 1633 Littleton Road.
The new multi-family community will feature 197 luxury apartment homes and is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017.
This site was previously a vacant Mack-Cali office building that is being repurposed into a multi-family residential community. (Click here for article).
On February 7, 2017, The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council approved a liquor license transfer to Hanover Hospitality Corp, a subsidy of Mack-Cali. The vote passed 3-2. Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., and Council Vice President Robert Peluso voted against the transfer.
At the time of the hearing, Council Vice President Robert Peluso said “The request to transfer a plenary retail consumption license to the premises raises a concern for me without knowing the plans for the premises. The location where they request to move the license is approved as an office complex, a use that has one of the lowest impacts on surrounding properties. Without knowing the purpose of the transfer, I am concerned that this is a precursor to conversion to a use with greater impact on our community. I would like to see the full plan for the use of this license, and the property, before being asked to approve this application. The community has a right to know what is being proposed at the premises. I will not be a rubber stamp on an application without full disclosure to our community.”
The application indicates it will be used for a restaurant, and will be issued in the name of Hanover Hospitality Corp, and will remain a pocket license until such time a physical location is secured to transfer the license. A license which becomes inactive and is no longer sited at a business premises becomes a “pocket” license. At the time a pocket license is reactivated, the licensee must file an application for a place-to-place transfer of the license so that it may be sited at the new active business address. A spokesman for Mack-Cali stated “Nothing we can report. No leases signed.”
Mack-Cali, the state’s largest office landlord, is pushing ahead with plans to re-energize its 2.2 million square feet of space in Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Doing so means investing in new amenities such as cafeterias, fitness rooms and conference centers across roughly a dozen buildings, but also enhancing the area with new uses such as a hotel, a supermarket and new apartments, according to an article published in Real Estate New Jersey.
In recent years, Mack-Cali has bolstered its portfolio in Parsippany through both addition and subtraction. In January 2016 they acquired 3 Sylvan Way (click here for article), a 150,000-square-foot property, while selling four others on Century Drive and 600 Parsippany Road. (Click here for article).
In neighboring Morris Plains, Mack-Cali held a ceremonial ground breaking, in August 2016, for its newest luxury residential community, Signature Place at Morris Plains. The new multi-family community will feature 197 luxury apartment homes and is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017. This site was previously a vacant Mack-Cali office building that is being repurposed into a multi-family residential community. (Click here for article).
Parsippany has 140 properties with 16,241,867 square feet of office space averaging rentals of $25.70 per square foot.
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Sergeant Sean Jasiecki, Detective M. Czajka and Patrol Officer J. Lubeck respond to a residence on Tabor Road for a reported burglary on February 4.
Upon their arrival the victim advised the Officers that numerous pieces of jewelry and electronics were stolen from the residence.
Officers located a garage door that was pried open by the suspect to gain entry.
After a brief investigation the suspected burglar was identified as Denzel Johnson.
Det. M. Czajka charged Mr. Johnson on a Complaint-Warrant with the following charges:
1 count in the 3rd Degree Burglary
1 count in the 3rd Degree Theft of Movable Property
1 count in the 4th Degree Hindering
Mr. Johnson subsequently turned himself in to the Morris County Correctional Facility on February 20, where he is still incarcerated.
PARSIPPANY — Ithaca College congratulates students named to Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester.
Lauren Astor, a 2015 Parsippany Hills High School graduate and Emerging Media major, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Communications for the fall 2016 semester. Lauren is an Social Media Marketing Intern at New York Minute Magazine.
Annemarie Lillis, also a 2015 Parsippany Hills High School graduate and Television-Radio major, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Communications for the fall 2016 semester.
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.
PARSIPPANY — While patrolling the area of South Beverwyck Road and Route 46 at 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor observed a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado drive through a parking lot to avoid a traffic signal.
Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor conducted a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle in the parking lot of 855 Route 46 and made contact with Kevin Bishop, 49, Amsterdam, New York.
After a brief investigation, Mr. Bishop was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana. He was then transported from the scene for processing.
While being processed, Bishop was charged with Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Intoxicated, CDS in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Avoidance of a Traffic Control Signal.
He was released on his own recognizance into the custody of a sober adult pending his court date.
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.
PARSIPPANY — Lisa Tubbs recently opened her own business, The Cleaning Authority of Parsippany, after a career working in corporate communications for Solix, Inc. The daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs and small business owners, Tubbs was interested in creating something she could call her own while providing the people of Parsippany a residential cleaning service they could use.
To reach Lisa, call (973) 435-4374.
The Cleaning Authority founded in 1989 has been franchising for almost 20 years and has more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada. Completing more than 1.7 million cleans last year, the company is responsible for the proprietary “Detail-Clean Rotation System” designed to guarantee a thorough clean. The Cleaning Authority is an environmentally responsible residential cleaning franchise committed to using eco-friendly cleaning products. For more information, please click here or follow on Twitter @LiveLifeWeClean.
PARSIPPANY — Sussex County Prosecutor Francis A. Koch announced the sentencing of Paul Murch, who appeared before the Honorable William J. McGovern, III, J.S.C. at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton on February 8, 2017.
Murch, 21, Parsippany, was sentenced to three years Probation on condition that he serve 364 days in the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility and six month loss of his driver’s license. He must also pay $1,081.00 in fines and fees.
He pled guilty on December 14, 2016, to third degree Eluding and various motor vehicle offenses.
In November of 2015 Andover Police attempted to pull him over for speeding. He ignored police and continued riding his motorcycle into Newton. He eventually stopped the bike and tried to flee on foot when he was apprehended by police.
Murch was represented by Daniel Marchese, Esq. and the State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Brent M. Rafuse.
PARSIPPANY — While monitoring the traffic on Route 46 at 7:53 p.m. on February 19, Patrol Officer Jeffrey Williams observed a 2008 Hyundai Elantra make an illegal U-turn on North Beverwyck Road near the intersection of Route 46.
Patrol Officer Williams conducted a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle and made contact with the occupants.
After a brief investigation, the passenger/owner of the vehicle ZaMani Davis, 24, Paterson, was placed under arrest for Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana. She was transported back to the Parsippany Police Department Headquarters for processing.
While being processed, she was issued a summons for Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana and Failure to Inspect a Motor Vehicle.
Ms. Davis was released on her own recognizance pending a court appearance.
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.
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Hongjian Li, 61, Livingston, traveling North on Parsippany Road, waiting in the intersection to turn left onto Freneau Road. A vehicle owned by Frandy Mazariegos-Bulux, Parsippany, was traveling south on Parsippany Road. Mr. Li was driving a 2017 Honda CRV.
Mr. Li stated a 2003 Red Ford F15 entered his side of the roadway and crashed into his vehicle head on. Then the vehicle left the scene of the crash and there were no witnesses present.
Upon arrival of Officer Ribaudo, the 2017 Honda CRV was positioned in the southbound lane of travel of Parsippany Road. Due to the position of the vehicle being so far into the southbound lanes of Parsippany Road, the investigating officer believes Mr. Li to be at fault for not yielding the right of way before attempting to turn left onto Freneau Road.
The driver of the 2003 Ford F15 was charged with leaving the scene of the accident.
PARSIPPANY — Announcing the first session in a nine-month long series of free Community Diabetes Education Program events at the Parsippany ShopRite beginning on March 29. These classes will be held on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., and a “teachable” dinner will be served at each session. The community of people affected by Diabetes is welcome, but registration is mandatory.
ShopRite is located at 808 Route 46.
Sponsored by the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DFI) and in partnership with the Morristown Medical Center’s Community Health Department and ShopRite of Parsippany, these monthly seminars focus on Nutrition, Medications, Blood Sugar Control, Physical Activity, and other topics essential to Diabetes care. All sessions are led by caring professionals who will assess the progress of participants by use of various free health screenings. Participants will have plenty of opportunity to share their stories and to ask questions, as well as meet 1-on-1 with Dietitian and Mentors to address individual concerns.
Morristown Medical Center’s Community Health Department generously provides giveaways for use by participants, as well as free blood pressure, cholesterol, and A1C blood sugar screenings.
ShopRite of Parsippany graciously hosts these monthly events, donating meeting space and preparing “teachable dinners” for all program participants. Sunrise Supermarkets, owned by the Gladstein Family, also owns ShopRite of West Caldwell and their dietitians, Barbara Galvin and Evelyn Minolfo, speak to the group as part of the services they provide to help improve the health of the community.
Since 1990, the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DFI) has been dedicated to improving the care and quality of life for children and adults with Diabetes in New Jersey. DFI improves patient care and quality of life by focusing on four main areas of support: medication and medical supplies assistance, patient support services, diabetes public education, and Camp Nejeda scholarships. To learn more, please visit www.diabetesfoundationinc.org
Registration is mandatory for the Community Diabetes Education Program and classes fill up quickly. Register TODAY by calling the DFI at (201) 444-0037.
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