Morris County Clerk Reminds Voters of New Vote by Mail Law

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Morris County Clerk Reminds Voters of New Vote by Mail Law

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Clerk, Ann F. Grossi, Esq., is reminding voters that a new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy in August dramatically changed the Vote By Mail rules in New Jersey.  These changes are effective immediately and will impact the November General Election.

The new law mandates that all voters who voted by mail in the 2016 General Election be sent a Mail in Ballot for the 2018 General Election, even if they did not request one.  If these voters do not want to receive a 2018 General Election Mail In Ballot, they had to notify the County Clerk’s Office, in writing, by September 19.

All of the 2016 Mail-In Ballot voters have been sent a letter from the County Clerk’s Office advising of this change.

According to State law, any voter who has not opted out and receives a Mail In Ballot will not be permitted to vote on a voting machine on Election Day.  These voters will be limited to voting the Mail In Ballot or paper provisional ballot at the polls.

If you have any questions about the Vote by Mail process or questions about the new law, please contact the Morris County Clerk’s Office Elections Department at (973) 285-6126.

Free Screening: A Plastic Ocean; We need a Wave of Change

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Free Screening: A Plastic Ocean; We need a Wave of Change

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Environmental Advisory Committee and the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library is hosting a free screening and discussion, “A Plastic Ocean.”

This screening will take place on Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 449 Halsey Road.

A Plastic Ocean is an award winning adventure documentary that begins with a search for the elusive blue whale and discovers plastic waste in what should be pristine ocean. An international team of scientists and researchers travel to twenty locations around the world over four years and uncover alarming fragile state of our oceans and uncover alarming solutions that can be put into immediate effect.

More than 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into the ocean each year. We use an estimated 1 trillion plastic bags each year – that’s nearly 2 million per minute! One in three species of marine mammal have been entangled in marine litter.

For more information click here.

 

Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouses to host Pet Adoptions

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Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouses to host Pet Adoptions

PARSIPPANY — St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center will be running a pet adoption on Saturday, October 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouses, 440 Littleton Road.

St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. We believe in and provide services that support the human-animal bond and seek to foster an environment in which people respect all living creatures.

Bank Robbery in Florham Park

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Bank Robbery in Florham Park

FLORHAM PARK — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Borough of Florham Park Police Chief Joseph Orlando confirm an active investigation into a bank robbery that occurred on Monday, October 1 in Florham Park.

At approximately 10:17 a.m., law enforcement received a report of a bank robbery that occurred at the Bank of America, located at 186 Columbia Turnpike.

The subsequent investigation has revealed that a male entered the bank branch and demanded money. Various surveillance photographs from the interior of the bank have been obtained.

A review of the photographs reveals a suspect who be further described as a black male, who has a black goatee, and was wearing eyeglasses and a baseball hat. The suspect was also wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with black lining and grey colored sweatpants. Upon exiting the bank, the male fled from the scene. A still image of the suspect is attached below. Numerous law enforcement agencies have responded and are currently investigating this incident, including the Florham Park Police Department, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this male, is asked to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, the Florham Park Police Department at (973) 377-2200, or Crimestoppers at (973) 267-2255.

Gunner is available for adoption

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Gunner is available for adoption

PARSIPPANY — Hi, my name is Gunner and I am a 1-1/2 year-old Black Lab mix!

Unfortunately, the family I had my whole life could no longer care for me and had to surrender me to the rescue. While I am very sad, I am mostly happy because now I get to find my forever family!

I am a happy-go-lucky guy who loves to play and run around. One of my favorite things is to take walks around my foster’s neighborhood. I am potty and crate trained! I do get a little shy when meeting new people but I warm up quickly.

I am SUPER smart! I know basic commands like “sit,” “down,” “stay,” and “come” and also respond to my name! I am happy to bring you my ball to play catch. I even bring the ball back and “drop” at your feet! When play time is over, I come right up next to you for a sweet nap with my head in your lap.

I do well with other dogs and children above the age of 10. At this time, I cannot live with any cats. My foster describes me as the perfect mix of “love, loyalty and play all rolled into a beautiful friend for life.”

Please fill out an adoption application if you’re interested in adopting me! I can’t wait to meet you!

If you are interested in adopting Gunner, please fill out an application by clicking here.

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Gunner is looking for a new home

ABC Suspends Enforcement of “Special Ruling” on Limited Brewery Licenses Pending Additional Study

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ABC Suspends Enforcement of “Special Ruling” on Limited Brewery Licenses Pending Additional Study

TRENTON —  The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) announced that it will suspend enforcement of the “Special Ruling” issued on September 21 regarding limited brewery licenses. The suspension will provide ABC with the opportunity to engage in further conversations with stakeholders, including craft breweries and other alcoholic beverage license holders, about the impact of the Special Ruling. In addition, ABC will work with state legislators to determine whether new legislation is needed to update the 2012 law that gave rise to the Special Ruling.

“We want to make sure that we get this right,” said ABC Director David Rible. “We are committed to supporting the state’s growing craft beer industry, while also balancing the concerns of other stakeholders and ensuring compliance with state law.”

In 2012, the Legislature amended state liquor laws to promote the craft beer industry. The amendments created limited brewery licenses designed to help the growing industry, but they also restricted when and how breweries can serve alcohol on site. The Legislature never intended the limited licenses to give craft breweries the same privileges of a consumption venue, such as a sports bar or restaurant. In recent years, however, a growing number of craft breweries began serving alcohol well beyond what the limited licenses allowed or ever envisioned. This resulted in complaints of unfair competition from bars and restaurant owners who hold licenses allowing full retail privileges.

In response, ABC engaged a variety of stakeholders on these issues. Among others, it consulted with the New Jersey Brewers Association, the Brewers Guild of New Jersey, the New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association, and the New Jersey Restaurant Association. Thereafter, on September 21, 2018, ABC issued a Special Ruling that clarified the privileges of limited brewery licenses, and attempted to strike a balance between the interests of full retail license holders, such as restaurants and bars, and the craft brewing industry. It allowed limited breweries to hold up to 25 on-site events per year and up to 12 off-site events per year, subject to authorization by the ABC. It also allowed a maximum of 52 private parties to occur on the premises of a limited brewery. Consistent with the law, the Special Ruling prohibited a limited brewery from selling food, but allowed consumers to bring their own food into the tasting room of a limited brewery for their own consumption.

Following this announcement, ABC will confer with the same stakeholders it previously consulted and invite other parties, including those craft breweries most affected by the Special Ruling, to further understand their concerns and ways to address them within the confines of the existing legal framework and limitations set by the limited brewery licenses. At the same time, ABC will share these concerns with legislators and work with them to determine whether further amendments to the state’s limited brewery licensure program are needed.

October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Shari Gross of Parsippany, a 41-year-year old breast cancer survivor who is still in treatment; Kelly E. Nagle, Executive Director, Komen North Jersey; Mayor Michael Soriano, Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills; and Councilman Michael J. dePierro.

PARSIPPANY — Kelly E. Nagle, Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate and Mayor Michael Soriano, Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, kicked off October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Town Hall on Tuesday, October 2.

Nagle and the Mayor tied the first pink ribbon as a symbol of their partnership in the fight against breast cancer. Komen North Jersey is a new resident of Parsippany; the Affiliate moved to 4 Campus Drive in September after 21 years in Summit.

There will be an Open House on Thursday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; all are invited to come help them celebrate their new home.

For more information on the Open House, call (908) 277-2904 or email cure@komennorthjersey.org.

Parsippany Modell’s Sporting Goods is closing

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Parsippany Modell’s Sporting Goods is closing

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Modell’s located in the Arlington Shopping Plaza, 780 Route 46, is closing. A spokesperson at the Parsippany store stated they expect to be open through the holiday season, closing in January.

Founded in 1889 by Morris A. Modell, the first Modell’s store was located on Cortlandt Street in lower Manhattan, NYC. Four generations of the Modell family have developed the family business into a chain of over 150 stores throughout the Northeast.

Through the years, it has remained a family owned business, passing through four generations of the Modell family. While best known as a sporting goods retailer, Modell’s also operated a chain of “full-line” discount retailers in the New York-metro area known as “Modell’s Shopper’s World” (and for a short time as “White-Modells”) from the mid-1950s up until 1989, when the company decided to focus on its sporting goods operations partly due to increased competition in the discount retail market.

You can still shop at other local stores, which are not closing: The Livingston store, located approximately six miles is at 112 Eisenhower Parkway; The Rockaway store is located at 301 Mt Hope Avenue.

Store Closing Sale. Parsippany location only.

New documentary challenges IQ testing and limits placed on people with intellectual disabilities

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New documentary challenges IQ testing and limits placed on people with intellectual disabilities

MORRIS COUNTY — A free screening of INTELLIGENT LIVES, a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib, will take place at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Monday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. Following the screening, a Q/A discussion will be held with Richard Feldman and Janice Fialka, parents of one of the subjects of the documentary. Tickets are available at MayoArts.Org.

The free screening at MPAC is made possible by the generous support of Bruce and Ilene Jacobs.

INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce. Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional story of his son Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the U.S.

“People with intellectual disabilities are the most segregated of all Americans,” says Daniel Habib, the film’s producer and director.  “Only 17 percent of students with intellectual disabilities are included in regular education. Just 40 percent will graduate from high school. And of the 6.5 million Americans with intellectual disability, barely 15 percent are employed.”

INTELLIGENT LIVES is a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America.

Rich Feldman is a longtime activist, retired UAW International Staff Member, author, speaker and father of disability activist, Micah Fialka-Feldman.  He works with the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership in Detroit and facilitates tours of Detroit titled, “From Growing our Economy to Growing our Souls.” With his wife, Janice Fialka, he co-produced the TASH award-winning documentary, Through the Same Door: Inclusion Includes College about his son’s university experience. With his family, he conducts workshops for families with children with disabilities; is a contributing author to What Matters: Reflections on Disability, Community and Love (which chronicles Micah’s fully inclusive life); participated in the ADA Legacy Tour celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act; and was awarded the Family Voices Life Time Achievement Award for Disability Advocacy.

Janice Fialka, LMSW is a nationally recognized speaker, author, mother, award-winning social worker and advocate on issues related to disability, family-professional partnerships, inclusion, and raising a child with disabilities.   She has co-authored the chapter, “Student and Family Perspectives” in Think College; the book, Parents and Professionals Partnering for Children with Disabilities: A Dance That Matters; and the award-winning DVD, Through the Same Door: Inclusion Includes College. Her most recent book (2016) chronicling her son’s fully inclusive life is titled, What Matters: Reflections on Disability, Community and Love.  In 2015, Janice joined the ADA Legacy Tour celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act.  She is highly sought-after presenter and was named Social Worker of the Year by NASW-Michigan Chapter and the recipient of the Parent/Family Award of the Division of Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council or Exceptional Students.  For more information, visit www.danceofpartnership.com.

Dan Habib is the director and producer of INTELLIGENT LIVES, and the creator of the award-winning documentaries Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS and many other films. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability.  His films have been broadcast internationally, nominated for Emmy awards and translated into 17 languages. Habib gave the TEDx talk, “Disabling Segregation” and received the Justice for All Grassroots Award from the American Association of People with Disabilities.  In 2014, Habib was appointed by President Obama to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2018-2019 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.

Mikie Sherrill Takes Questions from Residents in AARP Tele-Town Hall

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Mikie Sherrill Takes Questions from Residents in AARP Tele-Town Hall

MORRIS COUNTY — Mikie Sherrill participated in a Tele-Town Hall hosted by AARP. With more than 1,300 participants calling in, Mikie Sherrill answered questions from residents across the 11th Congressional District on the future of Social Security, protecting Medicare, and other issues of concern for our seniors.

“Our seniors have contributed to Social Security and Medicare throughout their lives, and rightly want to know that those earned benefits will be there so they can retire with dignity,” said Mikie Sherrill after the event. “From housing, to retirement, to keeping New Jersey affordable so they can retire near their families, Congress must do more for our older residents.”

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that represents 50-plus Americans and their families. With 38 million members, AARP promotes healthcare security, financial security, and helps Americans transition into retirement.

2018-2019 Parsippany-Troy Hills School District Goals Presentation

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2018-2019 Parsippany-Troy Hills School District Goals Presentation

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Barbara Sergeant presented the “2018-2019 District Goals Presentation” at a public board of education meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2018.

Karen DeChristopher named President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany

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Karen DeChristopher named President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Howard Gordon, Former Lieutenant Governor District 9 Kiwanis Club of New Jersey read the oath of office to Karen DeChristopher as President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany at it’s annual installation dinner held on Monday, October 1.

Outgoing President Frank Cahill placing the “President” pin on incoming President Karen DeChristopher
Past President Frank Cahill handing President Karen DeChristopher the gavel as Howard Gordon looks on

The new officers serving the Kiwanis Year 2018-2019 are:  Karen DeChristopher, President; Dr. Susan Elin, President-Elect; Joseph Weisberg, Vice President; Connie Keller, Treasurer; Karen Gajewski, Secretary; and Frank Cahill, Immediate Past President and President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

Secretary Karen Gajewski with Lieutenant Governor Howard Gordon Division 9
Treasurer Connie Keller with Lieutenant Governor Howard Gordon Division 9
President Elect Susan Elbin with Lieutenant Governor Howard Gordon Division 9
Vice President Joseph Weisberg with Lieutenant Governor Howard Gordon Division 9

Outgoing Club President Frank Cahill said “At the beginning of this new Kiwanis year, remember why you joined Kiwanis and why you remain a member today. Remember Kiwanis moments throughout the year. Remember the smiles of the kids you are helping. Kiwanis clubs all around the world give children opportunities for success. We do this because every child deserves the right to thrive, prosper and grow.”

Past President Frank Cahill during his farewell speech

“Now that my term is over, I am pleased that I served such a wonderful organization and was able to make a different in our community. I have met so many wonderful people, made so many friends and enjoyed every minute of it. I promise that I will continue to work with our new President, Karen DeChristopher. Thank you for allowing me to be your President.  Remember, Kids need Kiwanis,” said Cahill.

Kiwanis Club President Frank Cahill “pinned” Nicolas Limanov with a Kiwanis Ruby Pin, for sponsoring five new members in our club. Secretary Karen Gajewski looks on.

In accepting the gavel from Frank Cahill, new club President Karen DeChristopher said “First, I would like to thank all of you and our special guests for attending tonight’s installation dinner honoring our new officers and directors.  I am truly honored and humbled to serve as your President for this coming year. One of the great things I have gotten from this club over the years is the opportunity to be surrounded by so many outstanding individuals and creating lasting friendships, all while continuing with the legacy of this great Club.”

“I look forward to an exciting year, I can tell you that my vision for the new year is one that I did not think about lightly…I asked myself some important questions in order to form my goals…I thought where do I want this club to be in the future, how it will be regarded, and what impact will it have on the community …a successful club not only brings in new members but also inspires them to become a united group of service minded people.  Our kids and community need Kiwanis…and who better than this club to show them how it’s done. As most of you know, we sponsor ten Elementary School K-Kid Clubs, two Middle School Builders Clubs, two High School Key Clubs, an Aktion Club, and a Seton Hall Circle K Club. All of these clubs and their programs support several hundred of our community’s young leaders, some of whom may very well become members of this club some day,” she continued.

“I want to Inspire you to get involved in our service projects, help in our efforts to raise awareness on important issues, participate in club fundraisers, and learn what our kids clubs are doing. It is important to not only help our community but can also to steer our future leaders in the right direction. I would like this us to impact the

She continued “My vision for the 2018-2019 Kiwanis year is to “Inspire Members Through Unity & Service.” I would be remiss if I didn’t thank my friend, our Past President, and newly elected Foundation President, Frank Cahill for his leadership, guidance and support, in his year as President.  On behalf of the club, I would like to present you with this gift in appreciation of your outstanding service and leadership to our club.”

Cahill opening the gifts presented by newly installed President Karen DeChristopher
Member Silvia Cooper presenting a gift to President Frank Cahill

Howard Letts inducted in Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany

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Howard Letts inducted in Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Mimi Letts “pins” Howard Letts with his new membership at the induction ceremony

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill inducted Howard Letts as a new member of the club, before he turned over the gavel to the new President Karen DeChristopher on Monday, October 1.

Club President Frank Cahill presented Howard with his membership plaque and Sponsoring Member Mimi Letts placed the official Kiwanis membership pin on her husband, Howard.

Frank Cahill said “We welcome Howard to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.

 

Kiwanis Club holds annual Ecumenical Breakfast

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Kiwanis Club holds annual Ecumenical Breakfast

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held its annual Ecumenical Breakfast on Thursday, September 27.

Each year, Kiwanis Club invites all members of the clerry to bring people of diverse religions together. Church traditions to develop closer relationships and better understandings.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets on Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information click here.

Parsippany High School is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame

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Parsippany High School is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Hall of Fame recognizes and honors PHS graduates and staff members who have distinguished themselves during their time at PHS and/or in their careers in their fields of work or service.

Recognition will be given but not limited to accomplishment in the fields of: Music, School Services, Fine Arts, Medicine, Business, Journalism, Politics, Athletics, Education, Science, Armed Forces, Community Service.

The person being nominated must have graduated from PHS at least ten years ago (2008 or earlier).  In the case of a staff member, the nominee must have been a member of the professional staff (including non-teacher coaches and activity advisors), who has retired or left the employ of Parsippany High School at least three years ago (prior to 2015).

The person being nominated does not have to be a college graduate. Posthumous nominations will be accepted. As many as ten nominees may be inducted in any given year.

Nominees selected for induction into the PHS Hall of Fame will be honored at an annual ceremony held in the winter and at a home basketball game (date to be determined).  Each inductee will receive an engraved memento and will be recognized on a perpetual plaque in the main hall of Parsippany High School. Nominations may be submitted by any Parsippany High School graduate or by a relative, friend, or co-worker of the person being nominated. The committee evaluates each nominee on three criteria:

1.  Recognized excellence in one’s field/profession.

2.  Service and dedication to PHS.

3.  Contributions to professional/civic organizations and/or publications, presentations, and recognition.

Nomination forms can be found on the PHS website by clicking here. Be sure to include all requested information.  Reasons for nomination and written description may be submitted on separate sheets of paper (not to exceed 3 sheets and must be stapled to the nomination form). All forms are due by November 5, 2018

Please email to dmulroony@pthsd.net or mail to Parsippany High School Hall of Fame 309 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, NJ  07054. c/o Dr. Mulroony.

Parsippany resident charged with possession of CDS

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Parsippany resident charged with possession of CDS

MORRIS TOWNSHIP — Morris County Park Police Officers observed a suspicious occupied vehicle in Morris Township on September 19. An investigation led to Christina R. Lombardozzi, 20, Parsippany, to be charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

Lombardozzi was released with a court date pending.

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.

Freeholders Proclaim October 2018 as Blindness Awareness Month

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Freeholders Proclaim October 2018 as Blindness Awareness Month

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders has proclaimed October as Blindness Awareness Month 2018 in Morris County, and has recognized Denville-based Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey on its 75th anniversary as a statewide leader in offering programs and services for persons who have vision issues.

Morris County Freeholders presented a proclamation to Denville’s Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the afternoon work session. Denville-based Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, offers services related to education, independence, and overall well being, and to teach adults skills to overcome the challenges of sight loss. From left, Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey’s Kris Marino, Misty Hagan and Jayson Daniels and Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.

“There are so many families in Morris County who are affected by vision loss and who live with sight disabilities on a daily basis,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana, who made the proclamation at the freeholder’s September 26 work session in Morristown. “Most of us take our sight for granted until we or a loved one are affected by vision loss and may not know where to turn for help.’’

The proclamation recognized the work of Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year — in Denville for more than 60 years — and which provides the only comprehensive, nonresidential vision rehabilitation program for adults in the state.

Morris County Freeholders presented a proclamation to Denville’s Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the afternoon work session. Denville-based Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, offers services related to education, independence, and overall well being, and to teach adults skills to overcome the challenges of sight loss. From left, Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey’s Kris Marino, Misty Hagan and Jayson Daniels and Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.

Vision Loss Alliance Director of Development Jayson Daniels and Alliance client Missy Hagan of Wharton accepted the proclamation.

Vision Loss started out as a social club in Newark and relocated to Denville in 1955 as a summer camp for women with blindness, under the name New Jersey Foundation for the Blind. In the late 1990s, it began to offer year-round independent skills training.

The nonprofit changed its name to Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey in January of 2016 to reflect what it is: an alliance of individuals, organizations and communities dedicated to helping adults who lose their sight learn to adapt and regain confidence.

“We are honored to have the Morris County Freeholders recognize Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey as we mark our 75th year of empowering people with vision loss to maintain their independence,” said Vision Loss Alliance Executive Director Kris Marino.  “I am very thankful to all those who have supported Vision Loss Alliance throughout our long history.”

Vision Loss recently expanded services to provide low vision occupational therapy, which teaches individuals techniques to make the best use of their remaining vision, according to Marino. She said that two-thirds of the organization’s funding comes from individual donations.

Vision Loss Alliance programs deliver substantial, measurable benefits, including fall and accident prevention, greater overall physical and mental health, and the use of tools, resources, and strategies to enrich lives and promote socialization.

The organization is hosting Dining in the Dark, an event that will give guests a glimpse of what it’s like to live without sight while they enjoy a gourmet meal. Dining in the Dark will be held Thursday, October 25 at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph. Tickets are available by clicking here.

Marino noted the growing need for services because cases of eye diseases that can lead to vision loss are increasing as the population ages. In New Jersey alone, blindness and profound vision loss affect more than 130,000 adults over age 35, according to state statistics.

The National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, projects a three-fold increase in cases of blindness alone by 2050.

For more information on Vision Loss Alliance click here.

Two Organizations join forces to raise money for local charities

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Two Organizations join forces to raise money for local charities

PARSIPPANY — Sons of Italy Morris County, President Lou Amato and President of the Parsippany High School Italian National Honor Society, Bella Rocco, joined forces at the Annual Parsippany Fall Festival. Members of both organizations spent the day working their booth. All proceeds go to local charities.

PHHS Marching Band posing before the Homecoming Game

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PHHS Marching Band posing before the Homecoming Game

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Marching Band senior members were posing before the Homecoming Game on Saturday, September 29. This year’s theme is West Side Story.

Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 30

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Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 30

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold the annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 30 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. The event will take place on North Beverwyck Road, in the Lake Hiawatha Section of the roadway. There will be plenty of food, games, rides for the children and more. Last year over 10,000 people attended the event.

The town-wide celebration not only provides an opportunity to highlight township programs, services, organizations and businesses, but also encourages community spirit.• Dogs, Civilian Drones, Bikes, Fireworks, Roller Blades/Skates, Skateboards are not permitted.
• North Beverwyck Road (from Vail Road through Longview Avenue) will be closed to all traffic from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 6:00 p.m. Traffic will be detoured around the area.
• People needing access to Foodtown or the Quick Chek shopping area should take Rockaway Place to Condit Avenue to Crescent Drive to Claudine Terrace. Signs will be posted.
The following intersections on North Beverwyck Road will be blocked:
Longview Avenue
Oneida Avenue
Iroquois Avenue
Chesapeake Avenue
Hiawatha Boulevard
Minnehaha Boulevard
Lake Shore Drive
Claudine Terrace (Access limited to vehicles travelling to the shopping center)
Condit Avenue
Vail Road

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