Freeholders Thank Morris Residents and Officials for Their Help in County Government Strategic Plan Process

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Freeholders Thank Morris Residents and Officials for Their Help in County Government Strategic Plan Process

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders is moving ahead in the process of creating a new Morris County Strategic Plan to develop key goals and guiding principles for county government over the next decade, and there is still plenty of time for county residents to have their say in determining priorities.

County leaders want to know what issues that are most important to you — residents of all 39 Morris County towns:

SPEAK OUT: Fill out an online survey and share this link with your family, neighbors, and friends so that they can do the same. Click here to take the online survey.

“Morris County has long been one of the best places in America to live, work and raise a family. It would be easy to become a bit complacent and assume that our good fortune will just continue,’’ said Freeholder Christine Myers, who is spearheading the Strategic Master Plan effort.

“Just as you have to prepare for a changing future at home and in your business lives, we in county government also have to plan for a changing future and then execute a new plan,’’ Freeholder Myers added.

Myers and Freeholders Kathy DeFillippo and Deborah Smith on Wednesday night listened to the many suggestions offered by a large group of county residents and officials who gathered at the county library in Hanover Township to discuss the Strategic Plan.

Further meetings are being held today with select focus groups to discuss Public Safety and Quality of Life issues, and meetings are set for early December with mayor and municipal administrators or managers from the county’s 39 towns.

The Strategic Plan process will thoroughly review all aspects of county government and its connections to our residents, local governments, nonprofits, and the education and business communities.

After all of the data has been analyzed, thoroughly reviewed and discussed, the steering committee and freeholders will create a priority list of strategic initiatives that will be implemented in the coming years.

The goal is to ensure a bright future for Morris County, to maintain our high quality of life, strengthen the county’s economic backbone, and provides our residents with services they most prefer and need.

As a result, the Board of Freeholders has created a steering committee, comprised of private sector leaders and county, municipal and subject matter experts to help create a Strategic Plan. As a first step, the committee is reaching out to our county residents through a survey to capture your concerns, get your advice, and understand your priorities.

The committee also is engaging key stakeholders, including non-profit organizations, educational institutions, municipal leaders, business owners, and health care providers, to understand their needs and tap their knowledge.

“We are excited about the opportunity to work together with our residents, towns, and stakeholders to shape the future that we want to pass on to the next generations,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “We look forward to hearing from our residents, so please fill out the survey.’’

Results of the survey and key information on the Strategic Plan process will be available on the Morris County government website, by clicking here, and it will be distributed through the media and other public outlets.

The Board of Freeholders in 2016 approved a strategic planning process that would develop consensus and codify those values considered most important to Morris County and its residents.

This resulted in development of a vision, mission and guiding principles document for the county, which was adopted by the freeholders:

  • Morris County will continue to be the premier place in which to live, work, and raise a family.
  • Our county will continue to build our vibrant and sustainable economy and preserve our natural resources and history.
  • We will honor our unique quality of life, assure a safe, well-maintained infrastructure and offer cultural and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
  • We will continue to offer compassionate support to those in need and maintain our tradition as a caring community.
Freeholders Christine Myers, Kathy DeFillippo and Deborah Smith listened to the many suggestions offered by a large group of county residents and officials who gathered at the county library in Hanover Township to discuss the Strategic Plan

The Freeholder Board wants to know if you agree with this vision, and, if so, how to attain it. So please participate.

Parsippany’s Township Clerk addresses Kiwanis Club

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Parsippany’s Township Clerk addresses Kiwanis Club

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Clerk Khaled Madin visited the members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany on Thursday, November 30.

The Township Clerk serves as Secretary to the Township Council, Custodian of Government Records, Election Official and Registrar of Vital Statistics.

Khaled explained the function of the Clerk’s Office to the members. Some of the items covered were how to file an OPRA (Open Public Records Act) request, obtaining dog licenses, marriage licenses and civil unions, death certificates, issue Liquor Licenses, Limousine licenses, Permits to Solicit, providing Certified Copies of Vital Records: Birth, Civil Union, Marriage, and Death Records, Voter Registration forms and absentee ballot applications.

“Our office has accomplished a great deal in my time at the Clerk’s Office, but the accomplishments are not mine alone. My team, Susan, Lucy and Leslie are phenomenal and any of the Clerk’s Office’s accomplishments are directly attributable to their hard work and efforts, said Khaled.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation President Greg Elbin, Monica Madin, Khaled Madin, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President

For additional information click here or call (973) 263-4350.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46.  Join us for breakfast and get involved and help us make a difference in our community.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7 and Mayor-Elect Michael Soriano will be presenting a new member profile.

 

Centenary University Celebrates One Year Anniversary in New Location in Parsippany

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Centenary University Celebrates One Year Anniversary in New Location in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Centenary University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) is coming up to its one year anniversary at its new location at the Mack-Cali Professional Building at 7 Campus Drive and new classes are starting on January 7. This facility offers a large amount of classroom and conference space and it houses #theVIBE, which is the Social Media Center of Expertise.

Programs that are available starting in January include an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Social Media Marketing, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (NEW!), a Master in Business Administration degree with concentrations in Management, Marketing, Leadership and Health Administration. In addition, they offer certificates in Social Media Marketing, Leadership and Health Administration.

“It was a strategic decision almost 20 years ago to develop SPS in Parsippany to build the workforce capacity in the region,” says Dr. Deidre Letson-Christofalo, Vice President for Adult, Corporate and Online Education at Centenary University. “The new location on Campus Drive has further enriched the learning experience as it was designed to accommodate the needs for the adult learner.”

First established in 1999, Centenary University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) provides an entrepreneurial approach to the educational experience by offering professional studies to an adult population, allowing students to select the modality most conducive to their busy lifestyle. Students can take classes in a variety of formats: one-night-per-week, completely online or through a blended approach, which combines online and in-class methods.

The curriculum combines theory and practical experience, allowing students to apply knowledge acquired immediately. Having conferred thousands of A.A., B.S.B.A. and M.B.A. degrees, the School of Professional Studies serves as an inclusive and collaborative learning community dedicated to preparing adult students to progress further in society and to contribute directly to the state’s economic engine.

Students studying Social Media Marketing will be immersed in social media by learning in a modern collaborative environment at #theVIBE, with its impressive touchscreen videowall streaming the latest social media data. This is a rapidly changing field and the program keeps students on the pulse of social media through interactive demos, customized video homework by social media experts, and hands-on use of industry social media listening software. #theVIBE facility also includes an Innovation Cave and Innovation Lab, which are environments designed to promote ideation. Additionally, embedded in the courses are Google and Facebook certifications. Courses that are being offered are Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Analytics and Social Media Strategy and Consulting.

“The career opportunities in this field in this part of the country are massive,” says Kathy Naasz, Vice President of Innovation at Centenary University. “We can’t fill all the requests from companies looking for social media experts, so the move to Parsippany last year accelerated the training of working professionals who have interest in either expanding their skill set or making a career shift.”

For more information about SPS offerings, visit SPS.CentenaryUniversity.edu.

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.

Centenary University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County). Centenary’s School of Professional Studies offers degree programs in Parsippany, as well as, corporate sites throughout New Jersey.

Parsippany Express Cross Country Runners Moving to Nationals

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Parsippany Express Cross Country Runners Moving to Nationals

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Express Cross Country (PECC) had nine team members participate in the 2017 USATF Association Region II Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships, and seven qualified for the upcoming national competition in December.

A quick recap of the season: PECC had a record number of participants in 2017, with over 60 team members! After running for eight weeks locally, at Morris County’s Central Park, all members of the team were given the option to compete regionally.

During week nine, 27 PECC team members opted to continue and raced at Deer Path Park in Flemington; in participating, they automatically became eligible to move on to the Region II finals, which were held in Youngwood, PA on November 19. Next, nine runners chose to move on to Region II finals and of that group, seven participants were on teams (aligned by age/gender) that had a collective qualification score worthy of nationals – two of those qualifying runners individually earned their way into nationals by achieving Top 30 placement – Anina Mullan and Albin Mullan!​

On December 9, the remaining seven Parsippany qualifying athletes have the opportunity to join over 3,000 competitors at USATF’s National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee Florida.

Region II Results
2000 Meter Girls 7/8
24th Anina Mullan 12:01

Qualified for Nationals Individually! 

3000 Meter 9/10 Girls
39th Callie Sisco 15:27
40th Meghan Metz 15:31

Callie and Meghan qualified for Nationals, because there Lakeland team finished in third place. 

3000 Meter 9/10 Boys
39th Brian Metz 13:45

Brian qualified for Nationals because his Lakeland team placed second. 

3000 Meter Girls 11/12
54th Riley Sisco 15:32

Riley qualified for Nationals because her Lakeland team placed 5th.

3000 Meter 11/12 Boys
18th Albin Mullan 11:29
63rd Zach Leander 16:19
65th Frankie Tracey 18:30

Albin qualified individually, plus his team did by placing 4th! Unfortunately, he was the only PECC member to qualify in this bracket, due to team size restrictions.

4000 Meter 13/14 Girls
32nd Amanda Hoffman 19:33

Amanda qualified for Nationals because her team placed 4th.

Anina Mullan and Albin Mullan – PECC Team members in the Region II Top 30. PHOTO by Coach Tom Metz. Featured in photo are PECC’S Top 30 finishers for Junior Olympics Region II State Championships during Week 10 of the season

Autumn is looking to be adopted

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Autumn is looking to be adopted

PARSIPPANY — Autumn is a lovable one-year-old Chihuahua mix with lots of spark! Don’t let her small size fool you- Autumn has a decent amount of energy that makes up for it. She loves going on walks and playing with her doggy friends! She does not pull when on the leash.

Autumn has never met a person she hasn’t liked and vice versa! How could you not fall in love with her adorable curly tail? She is very sweet and always looking to be loved. Autumn enjoys cuddling and giving kisses in her free time. She can’t wait to find her forever home!

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

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W.A.R.’s goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place our dogs in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of our dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.

Our adoption process starts with filling an application, home visit, meet and greet and then finalizing with an adoption contract and fee.

Adoption fees range from about $200-$500. These fees help defray costs of veterinary and foster care and are tax deductible.

Autumn is looking to go home with you

Parsippany resident appointed to County College of Morris Trustees Officers

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Parsippany resident appointed to County College of Morris Trustees Officers

MORRIS COUNTY — The County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees held its annual reorganization meeting on November 15 and elected its new officers.

New to the board are George E. Dredden III, of Parsippany, who was appointed by the Governor, and Keith Raymond, of Randolph, who was appointed by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Dredden is the chief of staff to Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Johns Hopkins University.

Raymond serves as a sales executive at Kyriba Corporation. He earned his MBA from the University of Maryland and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Thomas Edison State College.

Elected as officers of the Board of Trustees were Paul R. Licitra, of Flanders as chair, Thomas A. Pepe, of Morristown as vice chair, Jeffrey M. Advokat, Esq., of Denville as treasurer, and Dr. Barbara Lorfink Hadzima, of Morris Township as secretary.

Licitra was appointed to the board by the Freeholders in 2012. He is office administrator for Senator Steven Oroho and Assemblyman Parker Space. He also possesses extensive experience in insurance spanning more than 40 years and covering all aspects of risk management for large domestic and international clients. In the public sector, he served as mayor of Mount Olive from 2000-04 after serving eight years on the Township Council. He earned his bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University, where he also taught as an adjunct professor in the College of Insurance.

Pepe recently retired as chief financial officer for Communications Strategies, Inc., a family-owned public relations and marketing agency. He was reappointed to the board by the Freeholders in 2015. During his previous service on the CCM Board of Trustees, he served as treasurer. He also is a member of the CCM Foundation Board of Directors. Included among his other community involvement, he is a former president of the Patriot’s Path Council, Boy Scouts of America, and serves as chair and trustee of NORWESCAP, the community action program of Northwest New Jersey. He earned his BS in Math from Manhattan College and MBA in Finance from Adelphi University.

Advokat is a senior partner of Advokat & Rosenberg Esqs. in Morristown and a former Morris County assistant prosecutor. He has served on the Executive Board of the Pingry School PSPA in Short Hills and has experience in the classroom having taught business law at Caldwell College. He earned his J.D. from Hofstra University, his master’s fellowship in government from the Eagleton Institute at Rutgers University and his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers.

Hadzima is a retired middle school administrator and college adjunct. Dr. Hadzima participated in the Chinese Bridge Delegation (Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters) to Chinese Universities which focuses on school visits, cultural activities and educational workshops. She contributed to the NJ ALPHA Peace/Reconciliation Program in China, Hong Kong and South Korea. After State sponsored programs to European concentration camps and Yad Vashem in Israel, Dr. Hadzima assisted with the development of the New Jersey State Curriculum Guide to teach Holocaust / Genocide. She earned her doctorate in educational leadership from Seton Hall University, her masters from Kean University, and her undergraduate degree from the College of St. Elizabeth.

Continuing their service on the board are Laurie Bogaard, Esq., of Chester, Jack N. Frost Jr., Esq., of Morris Township, Roger A. Jinks, of Phillipsburg, Dr. Joseph S. Weisberg, of Parsippany, and Jennie Abat, of Hackettstown.

Bogaard is an attorney, with 30 years of legal experience. She concentrates in the field of real estate. Bogaard continues to be called upon by various real estate companies to lecture on legal developments and also serves as a mentor to young real estate professionals and Drew University students. Bogaard earned her J.D. from The Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, PA and her bachelor’s degree from Drew University of Madison, NJ.

Frost is an attorney with Drinker, Biddle & Reath, LLP. He has been recognized by his peers as a New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star every year since 2011. His areas of focus include the defense of national mass tort and products liability cases, complex litigation, project financing, and regulatory and internal compliance for businesses, private individuals and public entities. He has served as bond counsel to Morris County for several years, including financing for the benefit of CCM. Mr. Frost earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in philosophy and international relations from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, U.K.

Jinks is executive county superintendent. He began teaching in 1971 and worked as a music educator, computer, special education and classroom teacher for many years in Warren and Hunterdon counties until he transitioned into administration. In 1999, he became the superintendent at Franklin Township School in Warren County and then superintendent in 2007 in Washington Township. Jinks was named the 2011-12 Warren County Superintendent of the Year. Mr. Jinks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education and special education, and a master’s degree in administration.

Weisberg is professor emeritus of geoscience at New Jersey City University. Weisberg’s experience on the state, county and local levels of government includes having served as founding chair of the Morris County Open Space Committee, mayor and councilman of Parsippany, chair of the New Jersey Historical Commission and as Budget Advisory Committee chair for the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He currently serves as president of the Free Public Library System of Parsippany and the township PAL. He was the first gubernatorial appointment to the CCM trustee board. He earned his Ed.D. from Columbia University, his M.A. in science education from Montclair State University and his B.A. in science education from Jersey City State College, now New Jersey City University. Weisberg is also a charter member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

Abat graduated from CCM in May 2017 with an Associate in Arts degree in Humanities/Social Science. She currently attends Ramapo College and is pursuing a degree in Psychology.  She currently serves as the Alumni representative to the Board of Trustees.

Milling and paving on Sylvan Way starts today

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Milling and paving on Sylvan Way starts today

PARSIPPANY — Milling and paving will begin today, Wednesday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. on eastbound Sylvan Way, between Dryden Way and the traffic light at the intersection of the Tiffany Company and Wyndham Worldwide driveways.

It will continue tomorrow, Thursday, November 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. again.

All traffic will be shifted onto the westbound lanes of the roadway. Minor delays are expected.

Parsippany’s Alex Goebel Earns Junior Olympic Fencing Spot

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Parsippany’s Alex Goebel Earns Junior Olympic Fencing Spot

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Alex Goebel (center), won the Cadet tournament of the NJ Division, US Fencing Association, Junior Olympic Qualifier on Sunday, November 26.

Coach Sean McAuliffe, Alex and Dash Foley-Wilkins

Coach Sean McAuliffe of Riverview Fencing Academy (RFA) in Pompton Lakes was on hand in support of the team at this national qualifier event. Training teammate Dash Foley-Wilkins (right) placed 6th in the event. Alex and Dash are Epee fencers with RFA. 

Goebel won in dramatic fashion winning his first elimination bout in a sudden death affair.  In his final bout for the gold medal, Alex was down 5 – 0 and then 7 -1 before tying the bout at the end of the second period 10 – 10 and then finish with a heart-pounding 13 – 15 victory. 

The Junior Olympics are considered to be the USA Fencing Championship for Cadets (U17) and Juniors (U20) in all three weapons, Epee, Foil and Sabre. Fifteen year old Alex Goebel will have his work cut out for himself as he competes against the best in country. New Jersey is renowned as a hotbed of fencing in the USA for high Schools and clubs. The level of competition in NJ gives Alex excellent preparation for this national event. Cadet fencers from the NJ Division include Kyle Golobish and Anitya Kuman from the Princeton-Hillsborough YMCA Fencing Club and Clark Kokenge from the Medeo Fencing Club who also qualified at the Junior level. Others top talent from the NJ Division qualified based on points earned at nationally sanctioned events during the year. 

Aside from the Junior Olympics Alex will compete for his third year with Coach Michael Malecki and the Morris Catholic fencing team. Last year, Alex earned district honorable mention and hopes to build on that success this Winter season. Alex credits his excellent coaching at Riverview Fencing Academy, Morris Catholic and the Drew University Fencing Summer Camp for his success to date. 

This is the second year that Alex will attend the Junior Olympics. This year’s USA Fencing Association, National Junior Olympics tournament will be help February 16 – 19 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, TN. 

Alex is a junior attending Morris Catholic.

CCM Nursing Graduates Consistently Exceed National Pass Rates on Board Exams

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CCM Nursing Graduates Consistently Exceed National Pass Rates on Board Exams

MORRIS COUNTY — Graduates of the County College of Morris (CCM) Nursing Program have among the highest first-time passing rates in the nation on the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), even exceeding students from baccalaureate programs in four-year colleges and universities.

“In 2017, with only three quarters reported thus far, we have had 118 graduates take the NCLEX-RN with a 94.92 percent first-time passing rate,” says Kathleen Horan, MSN, APRN, chair of the Nursing Program at CCM. The overall national average for first-time test takers from all types of programs is 87.85 percent, according to 2017 statistics from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. When divided further by educational level, the average first-time passing rate for Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates is 90.35 percent and the average for Associates of Science in Nursing graduates is 85.3 percent.

“Not only do we exceed the average national first-time passing rate, but in 2017 we did so with the third-largest number of first-time test takers from associate degree programs in New Jersey,” Horan says. “This highlights the efforts of the dynamic nursing faculty at CCM to educate and support consistently large classes of successful students, which is something we are very proud of.”

The CCM Nursing Program offers a balance of general education and nursing courses leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. The program prepares graduates for employment as registered nurses in a variety of healthcare settings including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, clinics and community health. Day and evening options provide an opportunity for students to select a schedule that best fits their lifestyle. 

“It may sound like a cliché that people go into nursing because they want to help people and make a difference, but it’s really true,” Horan says. “Our graduates are successfully employed in many areas of nursing including medical-surgical, critical care, emergency care, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry and other highly specialized nursing fields. Many of our alumni also go on for further education and are managers, educators, and clinical coordinators in healthcare facilities in the northern New Jersey area and beyond.”

The Nursing Program is fully accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. These accreditations qualify graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.

CCM credits from the Nursing Program are readily transferable toward a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at many state and private colleges and universities. The college also holds transfer agreements with The College of St. Elizabeth, Rutgers, Drexel University, Montclair State University and Ramapo College to make it easier for associate degree graduates to transfer their credits.

For more information on the CCM Nursing Program, click here or contact nursingdepartment@ccm.edu.

Law Enforcement Investigating Armed Robbery in Montville

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Law Enforcement Investigating Armed Robbery in Montville

MONTVILLE —Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Montville Township Police Chief Rudy Appelmann announce an active investigation into an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, November 26 in Montville Township.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., law enforcement officers were dispatched to the Raceway Gas Station, located on Route 46 East in Pine Brook, for a report of an armed robbery. The clerk reported a man walked into the store, pointed a handgun at him and demanded money. The clerk gave the man money from the register, and the man left the store and got into a vehicle in the area of Chapin Road.

The assailant was described as a heavyset white male, about 40 to 50 years of age, with grey hair, glasses and a grey hat

The assailant was described as a heavyset white male, about 40 to 50 years of age, with grey hair, glasses and a grey hat.  The assailant fled in a silver, foreign-type car.

Numerous law enforcement agencies are currently investigating this incident, including the Montville Township Police Department, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this assailant, is asked to call the Montville Township Police Department at (973) 257-4300, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, or Crimestoppers at (973) 267-2255.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., law enforcement officers were dispatched to the Raceway Gas Station, located on Route 46 East in Pine Brook, for a report of an armed robbery

Frelinghuysen Helps Daytop Celebrate its 25th Anniversary Fighting Opioid Epidemic

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Frelinghuysen Helps Daytop Celebrate its 25th Anniversary Fighting Opioid Epidemic

MORRIS COUNTY — Congressman and Chair to the House Committee on Appropriations Rodney Frelinghuysen presented Daytop New Jersey with a flag previously flown above the U.S. Capitol to celebrate Daytop’s 25 years of fighting the opioid epidemic on Monday, November 27.  Daytop New Jersey’s 25th Anniversary celebration continues at its annual gala on Tuesday, December at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset. 

For more information about Daytop New Jersey’s programs and services, or to secure tickets to the gala, or call 888- 4DAYTOP (888-432-9867) or visit www.daytopnj.com. 

Congressman Frelinghuysen presents Daytop New Jersey’s Chairman of the Board John Sette and President and CEO James Curtin with a flag that was previously flown above the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the organization’s 25th Anniversary of fighting the opioid crisis.  Left to Right: John Sette, Congressman Frelinghuysen and James Curtin. 
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and Daytop New Jersey President and CEO James Curtin following the flag raising ceremony to celebrate Daytop New Jersey’s 25th Anniversary at 80 West Main Street in Mendham

Firefighters battle blaze at Billy & Madeline’s Red Room Tavern in Hanover

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Firefighters battle blaze at Billy & Madeline’s Red Room Tavern in Hanover

Firefighters were battling a blaze Monday afternoon at Billy & Madeline’s Red Room Tavern in Hanover. Flames were visible through the windows and attic, and heavy smoke poured from the three-story building at the corner of Mount Pleasant Avenue and Parsippany Road. Firefighters were using ladder trucks to douse flames from above. Authorities at the scene…

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Santa to visit Lake Parsippany Firehouse

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Santa to visit Lake Parsippany Firehouse

PARSIPPANY — Santa Claus will make his annual visit to the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company at 255 Halsey Road, Lake Parsippany on Saturday, December 9, from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Santa stays in the firehouse rather than going around on the fire trucks because it’s safer for the children and gives him the opportunity to talk with each child to hear those special Christmas wishes.  Be sure to bring your camera and take lots of pictures to catch that special time you spend on Santa’s lap!

Parking is available at the rear of the firehouse.

What stores are planned for Waterview Marketplace?

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PARSIPPANY — The bulldozers are still clearing the ground, but the 150,150 square feet of retail space is almost all rented. A source close to Parsippany Focus revealed some of the businesses that either signed a lease or is in the process of finalizing leases. The square footage listed for the location is from the most recent site plan available.

Site Location Proposed Tenant Square Footage
Anchor Store Whole Foods 47,558
Building B – 1 Petco 13,430
Building B – 2 Five Below 11,850
Building B – 3 Sierra 8,704
Building C – 1 Kirkland’s Home 10,500
Building C – 2  4,500
Building C – 3 10,575
Building D – 1 Ulta Beauty 9,295
Building D – 2 Vision Works 3,840
Building D – 3 Orangetheory Fitness 10,404
Building D – 4 3,000
Pad Site Shake Shack 3,550

 

According to RD Management website the property is expected to be finished in the Fall of 2018. For additional information click here.

Based on 2017 statistics there is a population of 455,293 within ten miles of the location; 168,809 households, with an average household income of $148,029.  They also show a daytime population within ten miles of over 400,000.

 

Waterview Marketplace

Click here for a copy of Waterview Marketplace property flyer.

Parsippany Indian Association Raise over $1500 in Food Pantry Donation

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Parsippany Indian Association Raise over $1500 in Food Pantry Donation

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Indian Associations is giving back to the community by donating food to the Parsippany Food Pantry located at Parsippany Community Center. The donations were just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday making it plentiful for more Parsippany residents in need.

The food drive was done during the mega annual cultural event that organized by the association on November 4.  Association members delivered the food to Parsippany Food Pantry on November 21.  As this is the beginning of the holiday season which is the season of giving, they hope that with the team effort made a difference in the lives of the families in need. 

The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry collects and distributes food items for residents in need on an ongoing basis. Donations may be made in person or by calling (973) 263-7163.

Focus on Nature High School Photo Competition

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Focus on Nature High School Photo Competition

MORRIS COUNTY — Parsippany high school students are invited to participate in “Focus On Nature,” a photography competition and exhibit sponsored by the Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

The purpose of the competition is to celebrate and promote the creativity and artistic skills of local high school students, who may submit original photographs with a nature or plant theme and have their work judged by local photographers.

First, second, and third prizes will be awarded by the judges, and winning photographs will be displayed prominently in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center at the Morris County Park Commission’s Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. All entries will be exhibited throughout the month of March, 2018 in the classrooms at the Haggerty Education Center. The Education Center is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. free of charge. Additionally, the first place photographer will receive a $50.00 gift card, and second and third place photographers each will receive $25.00 gift cards.

The competition is free to enter. Entries will be accepted between January 22 and February 16, 2018. Complete contest rules and submission forms for entries may be found by clicking here.

For more information about the competition, call (973) 631-5004 or email Katie Di Mare at kdimare@morrisparks.net.

 

Arrest Made in Morristown Church Vandalisms

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Arrest Made in Morristown Church Vandalisms

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Investigations John R. Speirs, Morristown Police Chief Peter Demnitz, and Morris Township Police Chief Mark DiCarlo announce that an arrest has been made in relation to the acts of vandalism at several Morristown and Morris Township Churches.

Zuri C. Towns, 45, Morristown, was identified as the person allegedly responsible for these acts and was arrested by police detectives today.  Mr. Towns provided a statement to police confirming his involvement in these incidents and confirmed that he acted alone. The defendant previously attended services at one of the vandalized churches as a minor.

Detectives were led to the defendant as a result of video obtained from one of the vandalized churches.  Possessing his personal description and that of his clothing, police were able to identify the defendant this morning near his residence, which is in close proximity to several of the churches.

Mr. Towns was charged with four counts of criminal mischief in the fourth degree and one count of criminal mischief in the third degree.  As a result of the investigation, no evidence was obtained that would indicate this was a bias incident which legally requires purpose to intimidate a person or group based upon their protected class.  Mr. Towns was served with summons complaints pending a court appearance.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morristown and Morris Township Police Departments for their role in this investigation along with members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in arresting the defendant today.  The Prosecutor also extends his thanks to members of the local clergy, especially Pastor Robert Rogers and Pastor Craig Dunn, for their assistance.

The following churches had damages reported:

  • Church of God in Christ for All Saints, 3 Rowe Street, Morristown
  • Bethel A.M.E. Church, 59 Spring Street, Morristown
  • Calvary Baptist Church, 10 Martin Luther King Avenue, Morristown
  • Union Baptist Church, 89 Spring Street, Morristown
  • Morristown Church of Christ, 265 Martin Luther King Avenue, Morris Township

The vandalism was limited to property damage including a broken stained glass window and broken or damaged exterior signs.

Governor-Elect Phil Murphy, said in a tweet “Disgusted by reported vandalism of African-American churches across Morristown. These cowardly acts will not shake our faith. They will renew our determination to come together as one NJ.”

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.

Kiwanis Club cooks for Homeless Solutions

Frank L. Cahill
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Kiwanis Club cooks for Homeless Solutions

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany once again cooked at Homeless Solutions. Every month members of the Kiwanis volunteer to prepare a delicious fresh cooked meal.

This month the Meth family prepared dinner. Gordon Meth started his Saturday by shopping for food.

Gordon’s sons, both Parsippany High School Key Club members, Kyle and Jacob, joined at Homeless Solutions and prepared dinner for the guests in the transitional housing program. The Meth’s prepared a fresh fruit salad, tossed salad with numerous dressings, baked ziti with meatballs and rolls and served chocolate cake for dessert. They also served iced tea and coffee. Other volunteer groups such as St. Ann’s Church, Kiwanis Club of Morristown prepares dinner for the shelter on other days of the month. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past eleven years.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany volunteers cook dinner the fourth Saturday of every month. For approximately $180 of groceries purchased by the Club, they provide fresh fruit salad (cantaloupe, grapes, honey melon, and strawberries), tossed salad, baked ziti, meatballs, dinner rolls, coffee, ice tea, and chocolate cake to over 50 people (Approximate cost is $3.50 per meal). A team of 3-5 volunteers cook for two hours, and serve the guests for one hour. Talk about a great low cost – high impact service project!

President Frank Cahill said “On behalf of the members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany we thank Kyle and Jacob for being part of Key Club and making a difference in our community.”

Gordon Meth, past New Jersey District Governor, Past President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany was named 2014 Kiwanian of the Year and also is a George F. Hixon Fellowship Recipient.

Parsippany High School Key Club member Kyle Meth received a certificate of appreciation for all the volunteering efforts. Kyle is opening the cans of tomato sauce used in preparing the homemade baked ziti.
Parsippany High School Key Club member Jacob Meth received a certificate of appreciation for all the volunteering efforts. Jacob is cutting strawberries to add to the cantaloupe, grapes and honey melon to complete the fresh fruit salad
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill, Kiwanis Key Club members Kyle Meth and Jacob Meth, and Gordon Meth

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, with over 53 members, meets weekly on Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Join us for breakfast and get involved and help us make a difference in our community.

For a complete member listing, click here.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany would also like to thank their Mission Partners. One hundred percent of the Mission Partnership contribution is allocated to one or more of the programs supported by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. The club’s mission is: “to change the world one child and one community at a time.”

The programs sponsored by Kiwanis include: sponsored youth clubs serving over 400 students (Key Clubs in both high schools, Builders Clubs in the middle schools, and K-Kids Clubs in nine elementary schools),  Parsippany Day Care Center; Parsippany Library; and numerous other 501(c)3 organizations that serve children and families.  In addition to children’s needs, they meet the basic needs of the less fortunate families in our community by providing food and food gift cards, toiletry items, and blankets by working with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Community Center. The Club supports state and national organizations that serve the needs of children and their families.

Click here to visit the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany website.

PAL RedHawks Competition Cheer Team holds flapjack fundraiser

Frank L. Cahill
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PAL RedHawks Competition Cheer Team holds flapjack fundraiser

PARSIPPANY — PAL RedHawks Competition Cheer Team held a flapjack fundraiser at Applebee’s, 1057 Route 46.

Over 100 parents, residents and friends came out on Saturday morning, November 25 to support the Cheer team.

Applebee’s offers the “Flapjack” fundraiser to qualified organizations. For more information click here.

Lost bird in the area of 130 New Road

Frank L. Cahill
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Lost bird in the area of 130 New Road

PARSIPPANY — A one to three year old female african grey bird has been missing since November 22 in the area of 130 New Road. African grey parrot. Very scared but friendly bird. For more information, click here. The bird’s name is Maya.

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