Tractor Trailer collides with poles on Parsippany Road; Expect Delays

Nicolas Limanov
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Tractor Trailer collides with poles on Parsippany Road; Expect Delays

PARSIPPANY – At approximately 12:45 p.m., on Tuesday, January 19, a tractor trailer collied with an electrical pole before hitting a traffic light pole on Parsippany Road in the area of Allentown Road.

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Officers from the Parsippany Police Department are directing traffic at this time and the New Jersey Department of Transportation has been notified and will be responding to make the neccessary repairs, which include the replacing the effected poles.

Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce, who owns ERA Gallo & DeCroce, located at the corner of Allentown Road and Parsippany Road stated “This is the third time the pole has been hit in the last two weeks.”

Try to avoid this area if at all possible because delays are expected into the evening hours.

Parsippany Road is a major road that connects Route 46 to Route 287. The road is maintained by Morris County.

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A tractor trailer struck an electrical pole on the corner of Allentown Road and Parsippany Road

Reminder: Renew your dog license by January 31

Frank L. Cahill
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Reminder: Renew your dog license by January 31

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany residents are reminded that all dogs in the township are required to be licensed each year. The deadline for licensing your dog, seven months or older, is January 31. According to state statue a dog must be registered within ten days of such acquisition or age attainment.

Click here to download an application to apply for a dog license.

Licenses may be obtained in person at the office of the Township Clerk, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Licenses may also be requested by mail, addressed to the Township Clerk, at the above address, by enclosing the proper fee, current rabies vaccination certificate and/or prior year’s license, and a self-addressed, stamped return envelope.

The fee for spayed/neutered is $15.00 and non-spayed/neutered is $18.00.

All licenses expire on December 31 and must be renewed in January of each year. Licensed renewed after January 31 require a $5.00 late fee.

There is no fee required for Seeing Eye dogs. According to Township Ordinance potentially dangerous dogs the fee is $150.00. If you need a replacement registration tag the fee is $2.00. To transfer registration tag (optional) is $2.00. The turn-in fee for sick or unwanted dogs up to 20 pounds is $25.00; Twenty-one pounds to 50 pounds is $45.00 and over 50 pounds is $65.00.

Promoting your business networking event… Radio? Newspapers? Internet?

Frank L. Cahill
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Promoting your business networking event… Radio? Newspapers? Internet?

PACCLOGOPARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breakfast networking seminar on “Promoting your business networking event… Radio? Newspapers? Internet? On Tuesday, February 23 starting at 8:00 a.m.  The event will be held at IHOP, 792 Route 46, Parsippany.

Representatives from WDHA/WMTR, Parsippany Life, Parsippany Focus, Page Link and other companies will answer questions and offer advise on how to promote your business.

Members $10.00 and non-members $15.00 includes breakfast and coffee or tea.

To make a reservation, visit www.parsippanychamber.org.

There will be plenty of time to network, so make sure you bring plenty of business cards and brochures.

For more information please contact Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400.

 

Strong coastal storm could bring heavy snow or rain this weekend

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Strong coastal storm could bring heavy snow or rain this weekend

After a virtually snowless start, winter is getting a little interesting here in New Jersey. On Sunday, most of the region got its first taste of winter, with snow coating the ground in central and southern counties and making some highways slick. And now, the Garden State could be in the path of a coastal storm…

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Dog abandoned at Parsippany Animal Shelter

Frank L. Cahill
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Dog abandoned at Parsippany Animal Shelter

dog1PARSIPPANY — This dog was abandoned at the Parsippany Animal Shelter this morning. This poor dog was left tied to our gate between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

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The dog was tied to the fence at Parsippany Animal Shelter

Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Jeffrey Williams found him while conducting property checks and put him in his patrol vehicle until Animal Control Officers could respond.

He was left with his food, a bowl of water that was frozen solid, and a toy. Does anyone recognize him?

He has a black collar, red leash, is not neutered, and is not microchipped.

Any information please call (973) 263-7083.

The Parsippany Animal Shelter is located at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard.  For more information click here.

Two Parsippany Wrestlers are Two Time Champions

Nicolas Limanov
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Two Parsippany Wrestlers are Two Time Champions

PARSIPPANY — Dominick DeIntinis wrestling for Central Middle School at 123 pounds, Nate Camiscioli wrestling for Brooklawn Middle School at 116 pounds, both are now 2-Time Morris County Middle School Champions.

The two are Great Friends and are Team mates on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Wrestling Club. They won the Top Title on January 16, 2016, at Memorial MS who hosted the County Championships.

Somerset Patriots Schedule Open Tryout

Frank L. Cahill
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Somerset Patriots Schedule Open Tryout

BRIDGEWATER —The Somerset Patriots will hold open player tryouts for the team at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, April 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

There will be an administration fee of $40.00 to tryout, with the proceeds benefiting the Somerset Patriots Children’s Educational And Sportsmanship Foundation, which donates to various charities supported by the Somerset Patriots.

Players are to report to TD Bank Ballpark between 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. to register. Participants must be high school graduates and at least eighteen years of age. All those present should provide their career statistics and must supply their own wooden bats and baseball gloves.

All participants will be required to sign a release form before trying out for the team.

Somerset Patriots manager Brett Jodie and his coaching staff will be on hand to evaluate the players at the ballpark.

TD Bank Ballpark is located at One Patriots Park, Bridgewater.

Parsippany resident Ryan Sheehan is Captain for Rutgers Dance Marathon

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Parsippany resident Ryan Sheehan is Captain for Rutgers Dance Marathon

PARSIPPANY  — The Rutgers University Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropic event (the largest one in the state of New Jersey) that unites the Rutgers community in an effort to raise money and increase awareness for Embrace Kids Foundation. It is a university-wide tradition comprised of volunteers who champion a commitment to service, leadership development and fun. It’s all FOR THE KIDS! The dance will be held on April 1 and April 2.

cancer2Dancers must raise a minimum of $350.00 and Volunteers must raise a minimum of $100.00 by March 7 in order to be confirmed as participants for RUDM 2016!

Dancers, this year we have restructured the format of the event into two 12-hour sessions, allowing RUDM to expand to new heights, be more inclusive of the entire Rutgers community, and be more flexible with your schedule. More information about submitting your session preference will be sent to you after you are a confirmed Dancer!

For questions and help please contact Ryan Szemple at accounting@marathon.rutgers.edu.

The Mission of Embrace Kids Foundation is:

  • To create a legacy of service, caring and community involvement at Rutgers University
  • To foster a relationship between Rutgers University’s organizations and patients and families served by Embrace Kids Foundation
  • To raise funds and awareness for the patient families served by Embrace Kids Foundation

To make a donation click here. All donations are tax deductible.

So far the group raised $692,046,67 last year, raised over $4.9 Million since 1999. 100% of money raised went to Embrace Kids Foundation.

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Coordinated by Parsippany High School Class of 2012 graduate Ryan Sheehan, and Class of 2016 Rutgers, he is the of Captain of Theta Delta Chi’s Dance Marathon Team.

Hundreds of families in New Jersey and thousands nationwide are confronted each year with the terrible news that their child has cancer, sickle cell disease or some other serious disorder.

Embrace Kids Foundation offers unique programs and services that deliver a comprehensive and compassionate method of delivering care to families when they need it most.  Embrace Kids Foundation exists to lighten the burden and improve the quality of life for children with cancer, sickle cell and other serious disorders in the New Jersey/New York City metropolitan area

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Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM) is the largest, student-run philanthropic event in New Jersey. RUDM’s mission is to provide emotional and financial support for children who are a part of Embrace Kids Foundation. RUDM participants dance to help raise funds and awareness that goes towards Embrace Kids Foundation’s mission to support the non-medical needs of children with cancer, sickle cell, and other serious disorders.

Ankur Choski a participant in 2015 Dance Marathon said “It’s a great organization and it helped me meet amazing people that were all for an amazing cause. This year by allowing dancers from one of two opportunities to dance at the marathon, Dance Marathon has expanded to new and better heights, they have shown that Dance Marathon is more inclusive of the entire Rutgers community and it is more flexible with my schedule.”

cancer1RUDM is not limited to one weekend in Spring. It is a year-long effort to raise funds and awareness for children with cancer and blood disorders. Children and their families who are a part of Embrace Kids Foundation are paired with fraternities, sororities, and organizations across Rutgers University. The pairing ensures children and their families have a support system at the University, and feel as they are a part of the Rutgers community.

For more information on the Dance Marathon, click here.

Rutgers University Dance Marathon is not just another event at the University. It’s a tradition that has far-reaching effects into the community. It’s a tradition that brings the Rutgers community together. It’s a tradition that benefits a marvelous cause. It is a tradition that we hope you take part in.

Rutgers University Dance Marathon is located at 11 Bartlett Street, New Brunswick.

 

Board of Adjustment holds Reorganization Meeting

Frank L. Cahill
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Board of Adjustment holds Reorganization Meeting

PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, January 13, The Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment held its annual reorganization meeting.

New comer Aida Visakay was sworn in as a regular member for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2016.  Visakay filled the seat vacated by Loretta Gragnani.  Gragnani was sworn in as a Councilwoman on January 1.

Nancy Snyder and David Kaplan were also sworn in as a regular member for a four-year term ending December 31, 2019.

Davey Willans was appointed by the Township Council to a two-year term as an alternate member. His term will expire on December 31, 2017. Willans was not present at the meeting and will be sworn in at the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 20.

Robert J. Iracane was voted unanimously to serve as Chairman and member Jonathan Nelson was also voted unanimously to serve as Vice Chairman.

Former member Brian Kelley was not reappointed by the Township Council.

Parsippany Attorney Peter King was reappointed as Board Attorney; John T. Chadwick, IV was reappointed at Board Planner and Keller & Kirkpatrick of Parsippany was appointed as Board Engineer.

Gordon Meth of the RBA Group was not reappointed as Board Engineer by the committee.

Other members of the Board of Adjustment include Mr. Bernie Berkowitz, Mr. Scot Joskowitz, and Mr. Sridath Reddy.

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Sridath Reddy and Board Of Adjustment Attorney Peter J. King, Esq.
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Board member David Kaplan being sworn in by Peter J. King, Esq. while Tyler Kaplan holds the bible.
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Nancy Snyder being sworn in by Peter J. King, Esq.

“Little Free Library” now open in Parsippany

Frank L. Cahill
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“Little Free Library” now open in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Littleton Elementary School PTA parent Katherine Ferrante decided to set up a free little library at Three Brooklawn Drive. She currently only advertises on her Facebook page and through the Littleton School PTA.

The concept is simple.  Just go to the “Little Library” drop off a book and then take one to read.  When you are finished reading the book, drop off that book and take another one.  The books have been circulating since she started the concept a number of weeks ago.

Some of the books available at the “Free Little Library” are:

The Husbands Secret – Book by Liane Moriarty: Australian author Moriarty, in her fifth novel (after The Hypnotist’s Love Story), puts three women in an impossible situation and doesn’t cut them any slack. Cecilia Fitzpatrick lives to be perfect: a perfect marriage, three perfect daughters, and a perfectly organized life. Then she finds a letter from her husband, John-Paul, to be opened only in the event of his death. She opens it anyway, and everything she believed is thrown into doubt. Meanwhile, Tess O’Leary’s husband, Will, and her cousin and best friend, Felicity, confess they’ve fallen in love, so Tess takes her young son, Liam, and goes to Sydney to live with her mother. There she meets up with an old boyfriend, Connor Whitby, while enrolling Liam in St. Angela’s Primary School, where Cecilia is the star mother.

This is the selection to choose from. The books change daily as residents take one and replace it with another.
This is the selection to choose from. The books change daily as residents take one and replace it with another.

Trace by Patricia Cornwell: Dr. Kay Scarpetta, having left Richmond, Virginia five years ago to become a freelancer, is asked to return at the request of her replacement, Chief Medical Examiner Joel Marcus. A young girl has been murdered, but very few clues are available. In parallel her niece Lucy is investigating an attack on her companion Henri. Henri has been sent for analysis and safe keeping to stay with Benton Wesley, Scarpetta’s partner. Scarpetta’s investigations are hampered by Marcus’s ineptness and the disarray of her former lab.

The Town That Started the Civil War – Book by Nat Brandt: Anyone interested in nineteenth-century Lorain County history, who has not read Nat Brandt’s The Town that Started the Civil War, should immediately head to the “Free Public Library.” It is a marvelous account, and for someone like me who wants to understand what daily life in Wellington was like during the 1800s, it is a vivid snapshot in time.

Get Out Of Your Mind and Get Into Your Life – by Steven C. Hayes: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a new, scientifically based psychotherapy that takes a fresh look at why we suffer and even what it means to be mentally healthy. What if pain were a normal, unavoidable part of the human condition, but avoiding or trying to control painful experience were the cause of suffering and long-term problems that can devastate your quality of life? The ACT process hinges on this distinction between pain and suffering. As you work through this book, you’ll learn to let go of your struggle against pain, assess your values, and then commit to acting in ways that further those values.

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