Parsippany Middle and High School will have half day on September 6

PARSIPPANY — Due to the excessive heat secondary schools Brooklawn Middle School, Central Middle School, Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School will be on a half day for Thursday, September 6.

All elementary schools and preschool programs will be on a normal regular school day.

Temperatures from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. will range from a low of 89 degrees to a high of 98 degrees on Thursday, September 6.

Morris Retirement Advisors Become ‘MRA Advisory Group’

PARSIPPANY — A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in the New Jersey financial services arena has unveiled a major rebranding, designed to bring the organization forward and better reflect its recent growth and expansion of comprehensive range of financial advisory services available.

Previously known as Morris Retirement Advisors, the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firm will begin doing business as ‘MRA Advisory Group’. The announcement comes after the firm decided to capitalize on its recent growth and already established strong reputation in the niche, to further expand the range of financial services available to clients. MRA’s newly realigned service offering includes:

  • MRA Personal Planning: MRA will provide individual clients with one-on-one ongoing wealth advisory services through a monthly subscription service. Starting at $69/month, clients will be able to tailor their service experience based on their needs, and combination of meetings per year, number of goals and net worth structure. MRA uses an extensive service approach designed to simplify their clients’ financial lives, instil confidence with a financial plan and pursue growth. MRA Personal Planning clients will also be able to hire the firm’s tax planning and preparation services offered by its in-house CPA. Tax planning and preparation subscription services start at $49/month.
  • MRA Wealth Management: MRA will deliver personalized professional investment management tailored to each of its clients’ needs. With a minimum of $2,000 to open an account, clients will be able to choose to invest using WealthBuilder Investing, which offers a set of risk-based investment portfolios designed to align with our clients’ risk tolerance and long-term investment objectives. For clients with investable assets of $250,000 or higher, MRA will offer additional portfolio customization that includes individual stocks, bonds, alternatives and/or private equity. MRA does not charges trading commissions for investment  accounts. The firm charges an annual investment advisory fee ranging from 0.40% to 1.50% based on service model selection, portfolio complexity and assets under management.
  • MRA Business Services: MRA’s advisors will help businesses with annual revenue from $ 1 million to $10 million evaluate or explore the implementation of tax strategies and benefits programs. From business tax planning and preparation to business risk management strategies, MRA’s advisors will focus on helping business owners maximize their tax savings while helping them implement long-term strategies to mitigate risk, protect their businesses and pursue growth.
  • MRA Insurance Solutions: MRA can work with its clients to help protect what they can’t afford to lose, such as their ability to earn an income or a loved one from a premature death or illness. MRA Insurance Solutions make up one of the foundations of a solid financial plan.

MRA’s vision is to simplify financial planning and wealth management across generations. ‘MRA Advisory Group’ will draw on a foundation of experience, fiduciary mind-set and a team behind the new name boasting most of its Wealth Advisors have over two decades of financial services industry experience. To help deliver on its vision, MRA will begin offering for free, its branded financial planning tool – WealthBuilder Planning. The idea is to offer the public a digital financial planning tool to help them create investment plans based on their financial goals, with or without the support of a Wealth Advisor. WealthBuilder Planning will help answer the who, what, where and when as it relates to financial goals and help build paths toward achieving the goals of users.

To sign up for WealthBuilder Planning click here.

CEO, Wealth Advisor, Marco Lima, CFP® commented: We are reinvigorated and eager to introduce both existing and new clients to our realigned service offering, and we’re thrilled to be operating under the new MRA Advisory Group name.

Marco Lima, CFP® continued: “Our recent growth is a result of our unwavering focus on providing our clients with the best service possible and we feel the rebranding was an essential step to continuing the brand’s future. Careful planning, industry experience and due diligence in all that we do are the key drivers behind MRA’s future success.”

For more information, please visit the official website by clicking here.

MRA Advisory Group (“MRA”) is an Independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm that employs comprehensive financial planning and risk management strategies as core principles of its advisory process.  Since 2012 MRA’s advisors have been successful financial planning and wealth management professionals associated with an unaffiliated broker-dealer. In 2017, the team transitioned the MRA team to become a fully independent RIA. With a fiduciary mind-set, our team includes seasoned professionals, specialists, and a friendly supporting staff. Most of our Wealth Advisors have over two decades of financial services industry experience.

Frozen, Raw Beef Dumpling Products Recalled

CLIFTON — Bahar LLC., a Clifton establishment, is recalling approximately 2,344 pounds of frozen, raw beef dumplings products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The frozen, raw beef dumpling items were produced from May 2, 2018 to August 29, 2018. The following products are subject to recall:

  • Various weight sealed plastic packages containing “Bahar MANTI Gourmet Mediterranean Brand Beef Dumplings” and Expiration Date of 05/20/19 through 08/29/19.
  • 1-lb. square plastic sealed packages containing “Bahar MANTI Gourmet Mediterranean Brand Beef Dumplings” and Expiration Date of 05/20/19 through 08/29/19.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 51290” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributor and retail locations in New Jersey.

The problem was discovered by FSIS during a review at the establishment.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Berk Berkman, Bahar LLC, at (862) 571-7890.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

 

Parsippany Woman Charged with Murder of Her Mother

PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller announce that Lila Lucariello, 33, of Parsippany, has been charged with first degree Murder, and other related crimes, for the stabbing death of her mother at her Parsippany apartment.

Additional charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon were also authorized. On September 1, 2018, at approximately 8:27 a.m., members of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department were dispatched to 3579 Route 46 East, Apt. 57B, Meadowbrook Gardens for a 911 call.

Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens

Upon arrival, first responding officers located a deceased woman’s body inside the apartment. The deceased woman was subsequently identified as Salwa Kahn-Tamr, 58, of Prospect Park.

The Defendant’s husband had contacted 911 after returning home that morning and locating the deceased victim. The Defendant, who was identified as the deceased victim’s daughter, was also located inside the apartment. The Defendant was taken into the custody of law enforcement from the apartment. A knife believed to be used by the Defendant to inflict the injuries was also collected from the apartment. Investigators determined that the Defendant had been in the apartment with her mother and the Defendant’s infant daughter during the overnight hours.

Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens

On September 2, 2018, an autopsy was performed on the victim’s body by Dr. Carlos Fonseca of the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office. The victim’s Cause of Death was determined to be Multiple Stab Wounds and the Manner of Death was determined to be Homicide. As a result of the investigation into this incident, the Defendant was charged with Murder, a crime of the first degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a crime of the second degree, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, a crime of the third degree, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a crime of the fourth degree.

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.

Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens

Riverdale Labor Day Street Fair was a success

RIVERDALE — The Annual Riverdale Day Street Fair was held on Monday, September 3. Plenty of vendors, food and fun for the entire family.

Street Fair was held along the Turnpike in Riverdale. Over 100 merchandise vendors, a special crafters’ corner, kiddie rides, live music, entertainment, great food, local organizations and businesses, and much more! Fun all day!

Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi and Riverdale Mayor Paul Carelli
Fun for everyone
Live bands performing
Live TaeKwonDo demonstrations

Parsippany schools are back in session

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools open for the 2018-2019 school year. Students arrived and the bells rang at 7:40 a.m. at Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School for period.

Pictured below is the Peluso Family. Little Robert Peluso is entering Rockaway Meadow Elementary School.  His father, Robert Peluso also attended Rockaway Meadow Elementary School.

The Peluso Family

Grades K-12 are scheduled for 184 school days, which allows for four snow/emergency days. If not used, they will be given as vacation days at the end of the school year. If there are two two emergency closings prior to January 2, the make-up day will be January 21. If there are three emergency closings prior to March 1, the make-up day will be March 18.

If additional days are required, the calendar will be reviewed and days reinstituted during spring break or at the end of the school year. School personnel and students will be expected to attend on contingency days.

Teachers Students
September 19 17
October 23 23
November 18 17
December 15 15
January 22 21
February 19 19
March 21 20
April 17 17
May 22 22
June 14 13
Total Days 190 184
Built in snow days -4 -4
Total days in school 186 180

 

Safe Driving Tips from AAA
Every fall, over 55 million children across the United States head back to school. With 13 percent of those children typically walking or biking to their classes, AAA warns drivers to be especially vigilant for pedestrians before and after school hours. The afternoon hours are particularly dangerous – over the last decade, nearly one in four child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Launched in 1946, AAA’s School’s Open – Drive Carefully awareness campaign was created as a way to help reduce child pedestrian fatalities and injuries. Here are several recommendations from AAA regarding ways drivers can help to keep kids safe:

  • Slow down. Speed limits in school zones are reduced for a reason. A pedestrian
    struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster.
  • Come to a complete stop. Research shows that more than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods. Always come to a complete stop, checking carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding.
  • Eliminate distractions. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing. And children can be quick, crossing the road unexpectedly or emerging suddenly between two parked cars. Reduce risk by not using your cell phone or eating while driving, for example.
  • Reverse responsibly. Every vehicle has blind spots. Check for children on the sidewalk, in the driveway and around your vehicle before slowly backing up. Teach your children to never play in, under or around vehicles.
  • Watch for bicycles. Children on bikes are often inexperienced, unsteady and unpredictable. Slow down and allow at least three feet of passing distance between your vehicle and a bicyclist. If your child rides a bicycle to school, require that he or she wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet on every ride. Find videos, expert advice and safety tips at ShareTheRoad.AAA.com.
  • Talk to your teen. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, and nearly one in four fatal crashes involving teen drivers occur during the after-school hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Get evidence-based guidance and tips at TeenDriving.AAA.com

 

“Meet the Candidate” with Bob Hugin

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Meet The Candidate” event with US Senate Candidate Bob Hugin.

The event will be held at the Birchwood Manor, 111 North Jefferson Road, Whippany, on Friday, September 7 at 7:30 a.m. for registration and networking. The event starts at 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  The cost to attend is $60.00 which includes breakfast. Attendees can register by clicking here.

Bob Hugin was raised in a diverse neighborhood in Union City, Hudson County and is a New Jersey success story who came from humble beginnings to live the American Dream. Now he’s running for United States Senate to ensure that opportunity is available for future generations growing up in every single community in our great state.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Bob grew up in a diverse, hardworking neighborhood in Union City, Hudson County, where his parents instilled in him an obligation to serve others. He was the first person in his family to attend college, earning a full scholarship to Princeton University. After graduation, Bob joined the United States Marine Corps where he served as an active duty infantry officer from 1976 to 1983. Bob participated in multiple deployments and was an instructor at the Landing Force Training Command, Atlantic.

Bob continued to serve as a Reserve Officer from 1983 to 1990, where his assignments included commanding officer roles in Virginia and Battalion staff officer assignments in New York. Upon leaving active duty in 1983, Bob earned his MBA from the Darden School of Graduate Business Administration at the University of Virginia and in 1985, he joined J.P. Morgan, ultimately leading several businesses and rising to be a Managing Director.

Bob spent the last 19 years as a leader in healthcare and vocal advocate for modernizing the American healthcare system, serving as Chairman and CEO of the Celgene Corporation and as a Trustee of the Atlantic Health System for the last decade. When Bob joined Celgene in 1999, the company had approximately 200 employees and less than six weeks of cash. Under Bob’s leadership and through the work of its employees, that company was transformed into one of New Jersey’s largest private sector employers – an innovative biotech company that is now known around the world for leading the fight against cancer and chronic disease. Forbes honored Celgene as #5 on a list of “America’s Best Midsize Employers” and #14 on a list of the “World’s Best Employers” in 2017.

PBA 131 to hold 37th Annual Blue and White Memorial Golf Outing

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local #131 will be holding its 37th Annual Blue and White Memorial Golf Outing on Friday, September 7 at Knoll West Country Club. Fee $200.00 per golfer. Limited to 132 golfers. Full brunch and registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 12:00 Noon.

Fee includes cart and green fees, refreshments on course, gifts, prizes and awards. Cocktail hour and buffet dinner.

Spots are filling up quickly. Please contact us if you would like to be a sponsor or wish to sign up to play. You can message our page or email ParsippanyPBA@gmail.com with any questions.

The success of this outing has continued to allow this association in aiding our community. Over the years the outing has grown enormously and has become a continued success. The reason for this success has been the continued support and outpouring of the caring business owners and corporations like yours.

This support is directly responsible for our continued involvement in numerous community programs. These programs include but are not limited to: scholarships for students at Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School, along with donations to multiple organizations such as the L.E.A.D. Program, area Little Leagues, Soccer Clubs and Football Programs, and Cheerleading Programs. It also gives our members an opportunity to participate in the Special Olympic Torch Run and Polar Bear Plunge, along with the Police Unity Tour. P.B.A. Local #131 continues to support local Social Services programs by donating gifts and toys during the holiday season to families in need.

When the need arises, the members of Parsippany P.B.A. Local #131 remain committed to assist our residents when they need us most.

For more information contact Detective Matt McAuliffe at (973) 263-4340.

Junior Firefighter Maryia Lysak graduated from Morris County Public Safety Academy

PARSIPPANY — Rainbow Lakes Junior Firefighter Maryia Lysak completed the Firefighter 1 (FF1) course. Maryia graduated on Friday evening, August 17 from the Morris County Public Safety Academy.

Please join the members of Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company in honoring her on her achievement and “Answering the Call in service to our Community”

If your interested in joining and “answering the call” please contact a member of the company or stop by the firehouse at One Rainbow Trail on a Monday evening.

For more information please call (973) 627-0184. (Non-emergency only). For emergencies dial 911.

The Mission of the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company is to protect the lives and property of the residents within its responding area and to stand ready to assist other fire districts in the rapid response to all fire safety and hazardous conditions.

Police presence at Meadowbrook Gardens

PARSIPPANY— On Saturday morning, approximately 8:00 a.m., Parsippany-Troy Hills Police responded to Meadowbrook Gardens, 3579 Route 46.

Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer L. Krol and Morris County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigator Andrew Zaharopoulos
Saint Clare’s Hospital Emergency Medical Services, Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police vehicles line up in the driveway of Meadowbrook Garden Apartments
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens

Unconfirmed reports from sources at the scene indicate a homicide occurred in an apartment known to receive numerous police calls.

Numerous Parsippany-Troy Hills Police vehicles, Parsippany Emergency Medical Services, and Saint Clare’s Hospital Emergency Medical Services were at the scene. Morris County Sheriff’s Department arrived as Parsippany Focus was leaving the scene.

Parsippany Focus was at the scene, and the crime scene was blocked off.

As details are released, Parsippany Focus will update this story.

NYIT Recognizes Spring 2018 Presidential Honor List Recipients

PARSIPPANY — Among the 867 NYIT students named to the Spring 2018 Presidential Honor List, two Parsippany residents were honored.

Rhea Sharma, a 2016 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is currently studying Life Sciences.

Param Shukla, a 2017 graduate of Parsippany High School, is currently studying Life Sciences.

To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.7 or higher.

New York Institute of Technology offers 90 degree programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, in more than 50 fields of study, including architecture and design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing sciences; health professions; management; and osteopathic medicine.

A non-profit independent, private institution of higher education, NYIT has 9,000 students at campuses in New York City (Manhattan) and Long Island (Old Westbury) in New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; Vancouver, British Columbia; and in various programs around the world. NYIT sponsors 13 NCAA Division II programs.

NYIT is guided by its mission to provide career-oriented professional education, offer access to opportunity to all qualified students, and support applications-oriented research that benefits the larger world. More than 100,000 graduates have received degrees from NYIT. For more information click here.

Knapp Delivers Opening Remarks at “Top Gun” Narcotics Enforcement Training Program

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp delivered opening remarks at the 54th Class of “Top Gun”, which is a statewide training course created to instruct law enforcement officers and attorneys on the best tactics in investigating and prosecuting gang, gun, and drug cases, on Thursday, August 30.

Prosecutor Knapp, who is President of the County Prosecutors Association (CPANJ), joined the Director of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Veronica Allende, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, and Congressman Tom MacArthur in delivering opening remarks for the six day intensive narcotics enforcement training program. Both Prosecutor Knapp and Prosecutor Coronato were presented with plaques in recognition of their commitment to “Top Gun” on behalf of the “Top Gun” faculty and the County Narcotics Commanders Association of New Jersey.

This edition of “Top Gun” was co-sponsored by the Morris County and Ocean County Prosecutors’ Offices, CPANJ, the County Narcotics Commanders’ Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, the New Jersey State Police, the New Jersey Chiefs of County Detectives/Investigators Association, and the Mid-Atlantic Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network.

Both legal and investigative staff members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office continue to attend “Top Gun” training. These staff members are trained by some of the most proficient law enforcement officers and prosecutors in the state of New Jersey over the course of six days. The training encompasses lectures and various hands-on training practices, so the trainees will be prepared for any circumstance that may arise while conducting their investigations.

Prosecutor Fredric Knapp said, “Top Gun is instrumental in preparing our investigative and legal staff for their work in narcotics interdiction. I would like to thank all of our partners in co-sponsoring the 54th Class of Top Gun, as well as all of the trainers for the course. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operation Division is a major contributor to the instruction staff including Chief Assistant Prosecutor Bradford Seabury, Captain Harrison Dillard, and Lieutenant Jan-Michael Monrad”.

Writing Family Histories That People Will Want To Read

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris Area Genealogy Society invites the public to a free presentation, “Writing Family Histories People will Want to Read”on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Morris County Library. Helen-Chantal Pikewill be leading a workshop on writing family histories.

The Morris Area Genealogy Society meets the first Tuesday of the month (September through May) in the large public meeting room at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Avenue, Whippany.

Refreshments and a sharing table precede the meeting at 6:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, please call the library, (973) 285-6930. For more information click here.

Raymond Nisivoccia Honored as one of NJBIZ’s ICON Honorees

MORRIS COUNTY — On Thursday, August 23, founding partner and fearless leader of Nisivoccia LLP, Raymond Nisivoccia, was honored at the NJBIZ ICON Honors Celebration. The ICON Honors recognize New Jersey business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field.

The celebration was hosted at The Palace at Somerset Park and honored over 25 leaders in the state.

Raymond was highlighted for his numerous career accomplishments, his valuable one-on-one mentorship, his leadership inside and outside the accounting firm and his vision for the firm.

Tim Mehaffey, Managing Partner of Nisivoccia LLP, thinks Raymond lives up to the title of being an “icon” in the industry.

“Raymond’s dedication to helping our firm and communities is present in the time and effort he devotes to his civic positions and to a wide array of charitable and private organizations,” Mehaffey said. “He is often called upon for his experience, knowledge and leadership by many organizations.”

“Raymond is, and always will be, the cornerstone of this firm,” said Laura Lampron, Marketing Director of Nisivoccia LLP. “His accomplishments both professionally and personally are an example of what we should all aspire to.”

Nisivoccia LLP, founded in 1970, services clients in New Jersey and the surrounding metropolitan area. We are an independent member of an international affiliation of privately owned and operated public accounting firms known as BKR International. As a result, we have member firms who we can work with to support your organization across the United States and internationally as the need arises. Our personnel currently consist of 19 partners and approximately 80 professional and administrative support persons.

Our partners are committed to a personal, hands-on approach as they strive to ensure clients attain their business goals. To learn more click here.

Nisivoccia LLP is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

All Children’s Theatre Returns to Parsippany PAL

PARSIPPANY — All Children’s Theatre, a non-profit, tax-exempt arts organization established in Parsippany in 1983, will be returning once again to the Parsippany PAL Youth Center in September with Saturday morning performing arts programs for area boys and girls ages 4-14. No prior theatre experience is required. Space is limited.

Registration forms are available online by clicking here, and the fall schedule can be accessed and a 2018-2019 school year registration form may be downloaded. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 13.

The Arts-In-Education Programs are themed and include highlights from “FROZEN,” “Creative Dramatics/Comedy” and “Nursery Rhyme Musical Revue” programs.  Programs are directed by experienced staff.

Sessions begin on Saturday, September 15 and end with a family performance on the last session on November 17. There is no session on November 10.

All Children’s Theatre has registered over 13,600 children during the past 35 years and has staged over 545  performances where “Every Child Is a Star” has been their motto.

For further information call (973) 335-5328 or click here.

Pebbles and Bam Bam are looking for a new home

Meet Bam Bam

PARSIPPANY — Pebbles may be named after a stone-age character but this girl is far from “ancient!” And have you ever seen a better mustache?! Bam Bam knows how to rock that trendy facial hair! Pebbles and Bam Bam are 11-year-old Shih Tzu mixes ready for their forever home!

Pebbles

Pebbles and Bam Bam were surrendered by their owner who could no longer care for them. They are both house trained and walk nicely on a leash. Because they are slightly older, they would prefer a home on the quiet side with kids above the age of ten.

They both do great with other dogs and would be fine in a home with cats.

Pebbles is quiet and more reserved but remains extremely loving and sweet. She is happiest when cuddled up next to you or laying on your lap. Pebbles has a yeast infection which causes hair loss. She is on proper medication but is otherwise a healthy and happy girl. Bam Bam is a spunky boy who is outgoing and playful. He does not let his age slow him down! He LOVES playing and going for walks outside. He’s a real explorer!

Pebbles and Bam Bam are looking for a home that will give them lots of love and attention in their golden years! They are easy going and would make any family very happy.

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

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Free Community Narcan Training

PARSIPPANY — Free Community Narcan Training will be held on Wednesday, September 5 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at High Focus Centers, 1259 Route 46.

Training includes overdose prevention strategies, signs and symptoms of overdose, support information and resources, and much more.

Registration is required. Please call Erika Shortly at (973) 625-1998, ext. 17, or email eshortway@mcpik.org.

The opioid epidemic in the U.S., for the most part, started in the 1990s with the widespread prescribing of prescription pain relievers like hydrocodone and oxycodone. The opioid epidemic, which is described as a public health crisis, includes not only prescription pain killers but also heroin, which is an illegal drug sold on the streets.

Opioids are drugs that bind to certain receptors in the central nervous system, and in doing so, they create a sense of euphoria and also slow down the action of the CNS. The CNS controls respiration, and if someone takes too large a dose of opioids, their respiration can slow down to a dangerous level or stop altogether.

This is what’s known as an opioid overdose, and tens of thousands of people die from drug overdoses (particularly because of opioids) every year in the U.S.

As national recognition has grown regarding how pervasive and severe the opioid epidemic has become, there have been measures put in place to reduce the deaths and help prevent the negative consequences that come with using these drugs.

Port Authority Officer and WTC Survivor Will Jimeno to Speak at 9/11 Remembrance

Guest speaker Port Authority police officer Will Jimeno

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders invites all residents from across Morris County and neighboring counties to join them in observing the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against our nation at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service on Sunday, September 9.

The ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Morris County September 11th Memorial on West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany-Troy Hills, across from the Morris View Healthcare Center and adjacent to the Morris County Public Safety Academy. It will be held rain or shine.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officer and Chester resident Will Jimeno will be the keynote speaker.

Jimeno survived the World Trade Center attack in 2001 despite being buried in the rubble for 13 hours, along with fellow Port Authority officer Sgt. John McLoughlin, who also survived.

However, thirty-seven other Port Authority police officers lost their lives on that day.

“We gather at the county memorial each year on the anniversary of 9/11 to recall every single one of the nearly 3,000 innocent people who were lost to our nation that day, and that includes 64 of our Morris County residents, plus so many police, fire, EMT and other rescue workers,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.

“We want their families and friends to know their loved ones are not forgotten, that we will never forget their sacrifices.’’

The county’s 9/11 event will include a march with a color guard up West Hanover Avenue to the Memorial by police, fire, rescue and emergency personnel from across Morris County.“We have an obligation to remember what happened on that tragic day, to recall the lives that were lost and the long-lasting impact on the families, our towns and county, and our nation as a result of these attacks,’’ added Deputy Freeholder Director Christine Myers. “With that pain and sorrow comes lessons learned, which we can never forget.’’ she said.

The observance will include a special invocation, a lighting of candles, and reading of the names of each of the Morris County victims, plus a 21-gun salute, and keynote remarks.

Morris County’s September 11th Memorial pays tribute to all of those who died in the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., on September 11, 2001, with a special emphasis on the 64 victims from Morris County whose names are etched in plaques affixed to the Memorial.

The names of all of the nearly 3,000 people who died that day are engraved in ruby-colored paving stones that have been set in the ground as a walkway surrounding the Memorial.

Since seating at the Memorial is limited, the public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs to the outdoor observance. Parking will be available at the Morris County Department of Human Services building at 340 West Hanover Avenue, Morris Township – directly across from the Academy. Shuttle buses will be available to transport those in need the short distance to the Memorial.

The freeholders also invite police and fire departments and rescue squads from across the county to participate by sending one apparatus per department and assembling at 3:45 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, Parsippany.

Following a private ceremony for first responders at the Academy, a procession will be held to the September 11th Memorial.

For more information click here.

Lehigh University Welcomes, Justin Gurth, Class of 2022

PARSIPPANY — Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome Justin Gurth to the Class of 2022. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of students who hail from represent 44 U.S. states and 43 international countries and territories. Congratulations on your enrollment at Lehigh – we are proud to call you one of our own!

For more than 150 years, Lehigh University (click here) has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research.

The institution is among the nation’s most selective, highly ranked private research universities. Lehigh’s four colleges – College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Education and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science – provide opportunities to 7,000 students to discover and grow in a learning community that promotes interdisciplinary programs with real-world experience.

Letter to the editor: Knoll Green Acres and High Rises?

parsippany focusDear Editor:
Then is not now return to the wilds.
Mike dePierro’s accomplishment in saving the Knoll Golf Course for Golfers and the rest of us; golfer or not.
Wish Mike was as dedicated to all our Parsippany landscapes like he was the Knoll Golf. Today; green acres would not except a golf course, as a legitimate green acres goal, unless it was to be converted by its surroundings into a extended forest or meadow or river sensitive area. As most golf clubs are self sustaining and do not require public funding..Mike needs to understand geology, ecology, hydrology and where Parsippany is exactly on gods earth. Land is not real estate its a natural resource with features and functions already working for us. 
 
Thanks Anyway and is it really helping the town or just the Knoll Utility?
Anyway Thanks for the Knoll; liking it when no golfers are around, in winter then it belongs to all of us, not just golfers..By the way where did George Washington pitch his tent that part of the day on the “Knoll” on his way to Morristown Encampment? Could Georges tent sufficed for affordable housing? If Mike only felt that way about Waterview, Forge Pond and Mountain Way.
How about the concept all housing should be affordable, not market what ever the who can pay what for how long, when they choose and then leave us, over burdened.
Knoll Golf Course or High Rises, or was that just a threat to accomplish a purchase 
It seems the High Rise Housing issue disturbed all, more than the loss of the landscape itself, and perhaps Parsippany missed a real opportunity under Green Acres and landscape concepts to return itself to more of its original nature; like Lake Hiawatha lost the Lake and now the once arcadian small homestead, cabin like character to McMansions that disrupt the small homes in their texture and views.
Waterview could well have been saved and Intervale Neighborhood Character Preserved.
Erasing of the last of the Hills of Troy, Doremus Ridge; the old Dodd estate; known as waterview for another shopping mall among empty mall spaces. Your formula during waterview was scorched earth to prevent housing while if one followed the course of knowledge concerning the issue and available implementations, waterview could never have been taken; it’s very natural features would of saved it with avocation by local officials with the proper mindset, all the means were available. The dilemma could not be resolved by waterview being a golf course but simply a natural resource remaining in Parsippany Troy-Hills, but certainly open space, if not for Inglesino and his followers who ignored and disregarded laws and policies, our own master plan in favor of preservation; rather they and you favored RD developer in all their arrogance, lies and intimidation against your own community and unsound short term economic waste to more unnecessary land destruction.
Mike you do know Columbus did not discover America. America is not one big golf course or shopping mall..Time to retire.
Nick Homyak
Lake Hiawatha 07034