NEW JERSEY — The 2020 Donate Life Transplant Games are coming to New Jersey! The Donate Life Transplant Games is a multi-sport festival for individuals who have undergone life-saving transplant surgeries. Competition events are open to living donors, organ transplant recipients, and bone marrow, corneal and tissue transplant recipients. More than 12,000 people are expected to attend the six-day festival, July 17-22, 2020, recognizing the success of donation and transplantation and honoring the generosity of donors and their families.
Fundraiser for Baby Weichert
PARSIPPANY — Baby Weichert was found in Mountain Way park/playground, emaciated and starved to the point where she could barely walk. Luckily they were able to rescue her in time so that she has a chance to live a healthy and happy life.
Funds are being asked to help cover the initial exam, full blood work, diagnostics, fluids and boarding expenses until she has a foster or furever home. If you would like to foster or adopt her, please email Parsippany Focus at news@parsippanyfocus.com. We know that no one has any “extra” cash, but please find it in your heart to give as much or as little as possible as every little bit will help.
Feel free to share this article! You know the Weichert saying, “Icare”, now let’s show baby Weichert that “wecare” and provide legendary assistance.
To donate through GoFundMe, click here.
Local Swimmers Take Gold in the Meet of Champions
PARSIPPANY — Several children from the Glacier Hills Swim Team qualified for the Meet of Champions for the Morris County Summer Swim League on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29. The event was held at Pleasant Valley Park in Basking Ridge for the 12 and Under Swimmers and held in Chester for the 13 and Over Swimmers.
There was a lot of gold, silver, and bronze medals collected by these swimmers in the final meet. A complete list of swimmers and times can be found at the Morris County Summer Swim League by clicking here.
First place – Boys 8 and Under 100 Meter Free Relay – Calum Munn, Tyler Sabatini, Christopher Roman, Neal Spickert-Fulton 1:35.16
Ian Reo set a new meet record in the Boys 13-14 50 Meter Backstroke.
First Place – Boys 13-14 50 Meter Backstroke – Ian Reo 28.68 *New Meet Record
Bucco looks forward to special hearing on NJ Transit problems
MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco, who on Monday called for hearings on NJ Transit’s chronic cancelations and delays with Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, is optimistic a joint legislative meeting on Thursday will shed light on the problems and possible solutions.
“I have just been informed by the chairman that we will be conducting a hearing next Thursday on NJ Transit and the nightmares facing commuters,” said Bucco (R-Morris). “I look forward to hearing about the causes of these problems and what the solutions might be.”
“There are some tough questions that demand answers from NJ Transit,” Bucco added. “Trains have been canceled and delayed without warning, leaving commuters stranded at stations. Until now, all we have heard from NJ Transit has been one excuse after another while problems have continued to pile up.”
“Commuters don’t know how they are going to get to work, or when they will get home. We’re going to get them some answers,” Bucco said.
Freeholders Announce Njac Foundation 2018 Scholarships Awarded To Morris County Students
MORRIS COUNTY — College scholarships to four Morris County Vocational School District students were announced today by the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation at an event held at the Morris County Board of Freeholders meeting in Morristown.
The scholarships were made possible by generous donations from Investors Bank, NJM Insurance Group and PSEG. Recipients are Timothy Formanuk of Lincoln Park, Abhisheksinh Salunia of Parsippany (Lake Hiawatha), Eleanor Turrisi of Wharton, and Noah Whitmore of Denville.
Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana, NJAC Executive Director John Donnadio and MCVSD Superintendent Scott Moffitt joined representatives from each of the corporate sponsors in presenting checks to the students.
“We are really proud of these outstanding Morris County students who are being honored today with scholarships for their academic excellence and for their involvement in their communities,” said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “We also thank NJAC and Investors’ Bank, NJM Insurance Group, and PSEG for their efforts to reward such terrific young men and women from our county.”
Timothy Formanuk of Lincoln Park received a $500 scholarship from Investors Bank Foundation. Timothy will attend Rutgers University School of Business in the fall. He graduated from Morris County School of Technology in June with a 4.1 grade point average.
Abhisheksinh Salunia of Lake Hiawatha received an $850 scholarship from PSEG. Abhisheksinh will attend Rutgers University in the fall to pursue studies in ecology, evolution and natural resources. His ultimate career desire is to become a paleontologist.
He graduated from Morris County School of Technology in the spring, after completing an ambitious schedule of honors and AP courses, plus two internships. Superintendent Scott Moffit commented that one of Abhisheksinh’s greatest qualities is his graciousness, steadfastness and willingness to help friends, peers and strangers.
Eleanor Turrisi of Wharton received a $1,750 scholarship from NJM Insurance Group. She will pursue studies in baking and pastry arts at Hudson Community College in the fall. Eleanor is a spring graduate of Morris County Vocational School District.
Noah Whitmore of Denville received a $500 scholarship from Investors Bank Foundation. He is a spring graduate of Morris County School of Technology and will pursue studies in the culinary arts at Rutgers University in the fall. MCST Superintendent Scott Moffit commented that Noah is an extremely hard worker who has been dedicated to his studies at the school.
Investors Bank Foundation presented NJAC with a check for $21,000 for scholarships to county vocational-technical school graduates who will pursue higher education at a county college or state college or university. Two students from each of the state’s 21 counties received the $500 scholarships.
PSEG awarded the foundation a $12,000 grant for county vocational school graduates who plan to continue their education at a New Jersey county or state college to study environmental science, green design, green technology, alternative energy or related subjects. Scholarships for $850 were awarded in each county were PSEG maintains a service territory or generation facility.
NJM Insurance Group presented NJAC with a check for $5,250 for three $1,750 scholarships, which were awarded to a student in each county where the company has headquarters – Morris, Mercer and Atlantic.
Florida Man Charged with Two Counts of Theft by Deception
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Florham Park Police Chief Joseph J. Orlando announce the arrest of David A. Seigerman, 47, a former financial representative of Morgan Stanley and Janney Montgomery Scott, on two counts of Theft by Deception (second degree), stemming from an investigation into an alleged theft of approximately $1,600,000.00 from two New York City residents.
This joint investigation was conducted by the Florham Park Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation determined that Seigerman accomplished this alleged theft by creating a fictitious company registered in Florida and convincing the victims to transfer money into the company’s bank account between July 2010, and April 2015. These funds were allegedly and subsequently used by the defendant for his own benefit, including the purchase of a home on Normandy Parkway in Morristown. Seigerman was barred from acting as a broker or otherwise being associated with a broker-dealer firm by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in 2016.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank Detective Thomas Gallagher of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit and Detective Michael Neilan of the Florham Park Police Department for their hard work and dedication during this investigation.
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.
State Police Arrest Three and Seize $650 Worth of Drugs after Traffic Stop
PARSIPPANY — New Jersey State Police have arrested Hope Mackenzie, 22, Alea Bauer, 23, and Eric Robinson, 22, all of Budd Lake, and seized $650 worth of drugs as the result of a traffic stop.
On Saturday, August 4, at 10:49 p.m., troopers stopped Mackenzie for a traffic violation westbound on Interstate 80 at milepost 46 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County. During the stop, troopers determined that Mackenzie was under the influence and arrested her for DWI. After further investigation, troopers discovered more than 70 bags of heroin, crack cocaine, hypodermic needles, and drug paraphernalia inside of the vehicle. The passengers, Bauer and Robinson, were then arrested.
Hope Mackenzie, Alea Bauer, and Eric Robinson were charged with possession of heroin, possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic needles, and criminally under the influence. Mackenzie was also charged with DWI.
Mackenzie, Bauer, and Robinson were released pending a future court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
B Street Band to perform at Parsippany’s Summer Concert Series
PARSIPPANY — Due to the anticipated thunderstorms, tonights concert featuring B Street Band will be held inside at Liquid Church, 299 Webro Road.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
No pets allowed. Seating is provided. No outside food.
The concert is sponsored by Provident Bank and Modera Parsippany.
From the heart of the Jersey shore, “Backstreets” was the first band in the world to do a unique tribute to a live performer. There are now an estimated 14,000 tribute bands following their lead and performing all over the world.
Nearly 5,500 performances and 34 years later, the B-Street Band is still the hardest working tribute band on the circuit, with almost 200 shows per year throughout the country.
Feral Cat Workshop
PARSIPPANY — A “Feral Cat Workshop” will be featured as part of a Girl Scout Silver Award Project.
The event will take place on Wednesday, August 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bethel, 26 Simpson Avenue, Mount Tabor.
Please park at the post office or the church. The Bethel is just up the fill from the post office (Follow signs).
Help take care of the community by learning how to take care of feral cats.
This workshop is free and open to everyone. In lieu of charging for this event, they ask that you bring donations to the Parsippany Animal Shelter to help take care of animals in need. Parsippany Animal Shelter wish list includes canned cat food, kitten dry food, KMR (kitten milk replacer), baby food (meat flavors), canned tuna, cat dry food, dog dry food, dog pill pockets, clay non-clumping cat litter, large Nyla bones, Kong dog toys (large size), Peanut butter (smooth), bleach, rubbing alcohol, laundry detergent, hand soap, reusable rubber glues (medium and large), disposable latex gloves (medium and large), paper towels, kleenex, trash bags, Batteries (AA, AAA and D), gift cards for Petco or ShopRite.
For more information on the workshop email sue at suzannebadke@gmail.com.
Missing Teenager Found: Tyler Jase Bautista missing from Denville was found
DENVILLE — The Denville Police Department states Tyler was found safe.
Tyler Jase Bautista, 14; Asian male; 5’2″ tall; weight 100 pounds; black, straight hair, last seen wearing a black t-shirt with “Rock & Roll” printed on front, dark blue shorts with a white stripe on the sides and blue sneakers with a red stripe.
Last seen at Morris Catholic High School at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7.
If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate Tyler, please call 911 or contact the Denville Police at (973) 627-4900 x 9.
Sherrill, Booker and Mayors to Congress: Stop Raising Taxes on NJ Families
PARSIPPANY — Mikie Sherrill joined Senator Cory Booker and Mayors from across New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District outside a home in Parsippany, to speak out against Congress’ tax bill that targets residents in our community and raises our federal tax burden.
“Parsippany is a community similar to many across the country, but unlike towns in other states, Congress decided to target our residents with a tax bill that limits their ability to deduct their state and local taxes,” said Parsippany Mayor Michael Soriano. “Our homeowners in Parsippany shouldn’t have to pay more in federal tax dollars when we know that money isn’t coming back to fund our schools or repair our roads.”
“Senator Booker and our Mayors know that what happens in Congress directly impacts the residents in our towns, and they need a partner in Congress who will put our families first,” said congressional candidate Mikie Sherrill. “Assemblyman Jay Webber supports a tax bill that every Member of Congress from North Jersey voted against. It should be easy to speak out against over-taxing our residents, and yet Assemblyman Jay Webber refuses to do. In Congress I will work to restore our state and local tax deduction and bring real tax relief to middle-class families in all our towns.”
Congress funded their tax bill by limiting the ability of our residents to deduct their state and local taxes (SALT). This is particularly harmful in the 11th District, where the average SALT deduction is more than $20,000. And just last week, Congress announced they would raise taxes again by making the cap on the state and local tax deduction permanent. In addition to raising taxes, the cap on SALT will drive down home prices in the district, with Essex County the worst impacted county in the United States, and all four counties in NJ-11 among the top 20.
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TOWN |
PERCENTAGE OF RESIDENTS THAT HAVE PROPERTY TAXES OVER $10,000 |
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Madison |
56% |
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Woodland Park |
53% |
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Morristown |
36% |
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Parsippany |
35% |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 7
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., wants to remind residents there will be a Council Agenda Meeting on Tuesday, August 7. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
The public is invited to attend all meetings. A portion of each meeting will be set aside for public comment. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (973) 263-4357 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.
Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2018 Graduates
PARSIPPANY — About 2,000 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 20-21, 2018 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or check out photos from the various ceremonies by clicking here.
The following Parsippany students earned degrees:
Emily DiLaura earned a Master of Arts in Public Relations;
Jessica Ferguson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences;
Janvi Hitesh Soni earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance;
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016).
The campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
Seton Hall University congratulates 38 Parsippany residents on Deans List
PARSIPPANY — Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following 38 students qualified for Spring 2018 Dean’s list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.
Neena Andican
Reza Bakhtyar
Pooja Banker
Jimmy Bedoya
Andrea Berman
Adrian Bernal
Kevin Dauber
Adriana Di Dio
Camille Diaz
Nicholas Ebel
Axel Esquivel
Cristina Fernandez
Arielle Fortes
Bhakti Gandhi
Kathryn Garafano
Kyle Gaydo
Joseph Grabowiecki
Erin Hoffman
Sabrina Huresky
Dominique Imes
Mohammad Jaman
Disha Jani
Anne Marielle Jerez
Vibha Khare
Maria Mangru
Vannesa Martinez
Sajana Mathew
Masood Mohayya
Gianna Pallis
Nicholas Paraan
Radha Patel
Dharti Patel
Jocelyn Rogalo
Justin Schaefer
Nicholas Thomas
Fahad Turan
Thomas White
Yuzhen Zhang
One of the country’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University has been a catalyst for leadership – developing students in mind, heart and spirit – since 1856. Home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 80 rigorous majors, Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, US News & World Report and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Seton Hall, which embraces students of all religions, prepares its graduates to be exemplary servant leaders and caring global citizens.
Its attractive main campus is located in suburban South Orange, New Jersey, and is only 14 miles by train, bus or car to New York City, offering a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The university’s nationally recognized School of Law is prominently located in downtown Newark. For more information click here.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library Magic Show
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library Magic Show
Parsippany Child Day Care Center celebrates 50th Anniversary
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Child Day Care Center celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Saturday, August 4.
Children, Township Officials, Board Members all gathered for a celebration which included fun and games, food, Kona Ice and presentations by local officials.
The Parsippany Child Day Care Center was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1968. They opened with twenty children and expanded to meet the growing need for quality child care in our community. In 1980, they moved into a new building specifically designed for child care and owned by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. During the 1990s, they renovated with two additions to the building, which made room for infants and young toddlers. Parsippany Child Day Care Center is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are volunteers from our community.
The facility was designed specifically for the care of children, and was built with HUD funding. Our center has a total of seven classrooms, a large multipurpose room, a full service kitchen, offices, adult and children’s lavatories. We are in the process of updating our playgrounds to be in compliance with public playground standards for 2014.
The center is comprised of a diverse population of families and staff. Students come from a variety of backgrounds and speak multiple languages from all over the globe.
A very unique relationship exists between our center and Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. Parsippany built the original building and owns it. A self-renewing contract allows for joint responsibility for repairs and building upkeep. Primarily the center maintains the building and the town maintains the property. They also have strong ties with civic organizations within Parsippany, including but not limited to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, Rotary and the Sons of Italy Chapter 2561. They have fostered relationships with businesses, including Novartis.
They maintain a strong connection to the United Way of Northern New Jersey through a variety of programs. The center is recipients of funds to support training and education through Child Development Associate certification, tuition assistance for families, and in previous years the Commercial Real Estate grant.
Parsippany Child Day Care Center is licensed to serve 131 children, but based on teacher ratios and best practices, our goal is to operate at 105 children.
They continue to improve our services through self-evaluation, self-reflection, technical assistance, continuing education and best practices. They maintain connections within the community through activities at the Parsippany High School, Baldwin Oaks Senior Center and other local community based organizations. They participate in civic events such as Parsippany Day. They support families through a number of avenues, family breakfasts and lunches several times a year.
Update: Route 46 between Vail Road and Smith Road
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police is reporting that one lane is now open in both directions on Route 46 between Vail Road and Smith Road.
Friends of the Library holding book sale
PARSIPPANY — Friends of the Library is holding an ongoing lobby sale featuring children’s books at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Main Library located at 449 Halsey Road.
All young readers, teachers or adults interested in building your own collection or library are encouraged to come by. Most books are priced at $1.00 each and are gently used.
New selections are being added weekly of children’s, teens, non-fiction, fiction, and much more!
Friends of the Library seeks “friends” and “volunteers”
PARSIPPANY — The Friends of the Parsippany Library is a volunteer group that was established in 1984 to fundraise for Parsippany’s libraries and advocate for legislation and services for the libraries.
This year, the Friends have conducted several book sales in the libraries; a prom gown sale; and a Bollywood movie night and art sale to raise money for the Library. The Friends admire how the library works to make their public funding go a long way. However, they realize that without the proceeds from the fundraising conducted by the Friends, a 501(C)3 organization, the Library would be unable to offer special STEM programs for children; host performers, Sunday concerts and programming for all age groups; offer early literacy kits; maker space equipment; travel collections; book clubs in a bag; summer reading programs; and summer reading books so that students can complete their assigned summer reading.
The Friends have also purchased Playaway launch pads – preloaded tablets with special apps- for both children and adults. Adults may borrow these items so that they can improve their English skills; learn a new language or listen to a book. The children’s playaways are educational devices that the children can use to read a book or play an educational game.
The Friends have also donated funding for furniture as well as equipment, including science and math equipment and a teaching screen for use in the Library’s tech lab.
The Friends also provide a community service by offering a used book store, called “The Book Nook” at 1180 Knoll Road, which provides an opportunity for residents to recycle their old books and purchase gently used books.
The Friends are part of a national organization called United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association composed of Library trustees, advocates, Friends groups and foundations. The Friends were recently publicized in the United for Libraries newsletter for their successful prom gown sale.
How can you help this group of volunteers and show your support of the Library? First you can join the Friends for as little as $15.00.
Membership dollars go far to support the endeavors of the Friends. Membership applications can be found by clicking here. Or you can pick up an application during your next library visit.
The other action that you can take is to get involved. The Friends have individual projects as well as long term projects, so you can get involved as little or as much as you like. The Friends group is comprised of a fun group of citizens representing all age groups who are looking for a way to serve their community. If you are interested in volunteering click here. or come into the Library to complete an application. On September 22, the Friends will hold a story time breakfast for children and their families and they are looking for volunteers to assist with this program.
Besides help with their upcoming projects, the Friends are interested in finding a volunteer intern, college student or college graduate who will design flyers, and promote through social media postings their upcoming activities. This would be a great experience and a resume builder for someone who wants to pursue public relations or marketing as a future career. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Friends by clicking here.
Petey is lookin for his furever home
RANDOLPH — Petey is about 14-16 weeks old, about 15-18 pounds, and he is an Anguillian island dog. Anguilla is a beautiful island but it can be a hard life for dogs. Petey was wondering the streets looking for food, water, shelter and love but found none. He survived on mere scraps and on anything that smelled even slightly of food. One day Petey met a lovely person who took pity on him and took him to the shelter.
The nice volunteers there fed him and gave him affection. When Forever Home Dog Rescue (FHDR) heard about Petey they flew him to New Jersey to live in a nice foster home.
As you can see, Petey is one handsome fellow! He has a shinny short black coat with white on the tips of his paws and white on his chest and face. And just look at those ears!! Simply adorable!
“If I can only describe Petey in one word it would be Awesome!!! He is a happy, playful puppy and when he plays he bounces! It’s so cute! Petey loves everyone including children and other dogs and he will settle in your arms and give everyone puppy kisses. This easy going puppy enjoys playing in the yard, playing with toys, running around the yard with my dog and going for walks on a leash. It is so funny to see him run, he runs really fast and hops! Cute, Cute, Cute! Petey sleeps through the night without accidents and he is learning house training. And, Petey knows to sit before he gets feed.”
Everybody that meets Petey say they’d take him home if they could! We know when you meet Petey he will steal your heart!
Please note, the breeds on the island are different than in the US. So we can’t tell for sure what breed the puppy is but what we do know is the puppy is 100% sweetness.
If you are interested in adoption Petey, please email FHDR@att.net. To see more photos of Petey or a video clip please go to FHDR.petfinder.com