PARSIPPANY — Cub Scout Pack 5 invites boys and girls in K-5 at Mount Tabor and Intervale schools to launch model rockets on Sunday, September 27, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. They will be on the grounds of St. Christopher’s Church, 1050 Littleton Road.
While the children build and launch their rockets, parents will learn about the year-round of Cub Scouts and be able to join Pack 5.
We will follow all COVID-19 guidelines for outdoor events. Wear your mask!
PARSIPPANY — On Tuesday, September 22, over 30 members of the Eastlake staff participated in the Damon Runyon Virtual 5k for Cancer Research around the grounds of the school. Usually held annually at Yankee Stadium, the event is being held virtually this year between August 24 and October 4.
Fourth-grade teacher, Tracy Carroll, has been participating in the event for the past eleven years in memory of her father who passed away from cancer in 2008. Her team, Team Rhino, is comprised of over 60 friends and family members making them the largest team participating in the run. Throughout their years of participation, the team has raised $30,607 for the foundation.
The event raises money for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation to fund the research being performed by scientists on how to best prevent, diagnose, and treat all forms of cancer. Carroll became involved in the event in 2010 shortly after losing her dad to esophageal cancer. “As the first Father’s Day approached after losing my dad, I knew I needed to find a way to channel my sadness and anger into something positive, something that would make a difference. As I read more about the Runyon 5k, I was thrilled to see that 100% of the money raised went directly to the research being done rather than to overhead or administrative costs. That seems to be very rare in an event of this type,” Carroll explained.
Carroll has been very touched by the eagerness of so many of her colleagues to support the cancer research event. ‘This is an unprecedented time in education right now and I know how extremely busy everyone is,” she explained. ‘The fact that, despite their workload and hectic schedules, so many members of our faculty made the time to participate in and donate to this event speaks to what an amazingly caring and supportive staff we have here at Eastlake.’
Eastlake Principal Sebastian Powell said, ‘It is great to see the Eastlake Staff unite behind a cause that has affected all of us to some degree in one way or another.” One of those greatly impacted by the cause is a fifth-grade teacher and cancer survivor, Lucia Innocent. Although she had participated in the event with Carroll prior, it became far more personal for her following her 2019 breast cancer diagnosis. Innocent expressed, ‘What this journey has taught me is that no one fights cancer alone! Coming together each year for this cause truly demonstrates fighting this fight together! Every day we get closer to finding a cure, and it’s an event like the Runyon 5K that makes it possible!!’
Registration for the event is open until October 4 and donations will continue to be collected until December 10 by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY – In a letter to the parents of Knollwood Elementary School they were informed that an individual has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education is coordinating closely with public health officials and following CDC, state, and local health department guidance in order to assure the health and safety of our community.
Cleaning and disinfecting of all exposed areas has been completed. Please know that at this time, and in consultation with our local health officials, there is no need to close school or for staff, students, or families to take any additional action.
In a prepared statement from the Superintendent’s Office “We understand the level of concern regarding COVID-19. We encourage all community members to continue following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention promoted safeguards, such as:
• Staying home when you are sick;
• Washing hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds;
• Covering coughs and sneezes and properly disposing of tissues;
• Limiting close contact with people who are sick and not sharing food, drinks and utensils
• Practicing social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart);
• Wearing a face covering while in school; and
• Continuing to monitor your health for symptoms.
As always, the community’s support and cooperation is appreciated. You can assist us by remaining vigilant but sensible in your approach to dealing with this health concern. Should you have any questions about this situation, please feel free to contact Dr. Robert Sutter at (973) 263-7200. Below are some resources that might be helpful.
RESOURCES
a. NJDOH COVID-19 Information for Communities and the General Public (click here)
b. Get the Facts about Coronavirus (click here)
c. Symptoms of COVID-19 (click here)
d. Testing (click here) or (click here)
e. How to Protect Yourself (click here)
f. What to Do if You Are Sick (click here)
PARSIPPANY — Six months after Governor Phil Murphy issued numerous Executive Orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, September 23 in the Sussex County Superior Court, Law Division, is seeking a declaratory judgment against the Governor.
Darlene Pallay of Franklin Borough
The suit was filed by Robert W. Ferguson, Esq., of the law firm of Stern, Kilcullen, and Rufolo, LLC of Florham Park and Catherine M. Brown, Esq., of Denville, on behalf of a kickboxing studio owned by Darlene Pallay of Franklin Borough. The complaint against Murphy challenges actions taken in his earliest emergency orders, Executive Orders 103, 104, and 107, invoking the Disaster Control Act. (Click here to download lawsuit)
The Governor took control of the private property for the public benefit but violated the law for not implementing the compensation program mandated by the Act. Ferguson and Brown said the State cannot use private property for the greater good without paying the business owner reasonable compensation. Otherwise, they said it is a “fundamentally unjust imposition on a private citizen.”
Additionally, the attorneys stated, Murphy’s Executive Orders violate both State and Federal Constitutions. “Beginning on March 16 with Executive Order 104, Governor Murphy decided to use the power given to him by the Act, to order businesses that he deemed ‘non-essential’ to close and to later reopen with severe restrictions,” Ferguson said. “But he did not follow the law, because he did not order that the affected property owners be compensated, forcing private owners to pay for a public benefit.
In essence, the Governor’s edicts, as he has ruled for the last six months, have been paid for by New Jersey’s small businesses.” The lawsuit was filed through the stewardship of the newly incorporated group Rescue New Jersey, formed by several Morris and Sussex County residents who were inspired by the concerns of New Jersey State Senator Joe Pennacchio, R.-26th Dist., of the impact of Murphy’s Executive Orders overall on the rights and quality of life of New Jersey’s families and businesses. For more information about the lawsuit, including court documents; and about Rescue New Jersey click here.
PARSIPPANY — This week, we’re continuing our tour of Parsippany township operations. With us today is our Tax Assessor, Dan Cassese. If you have any questions, call the Tax Department at (973) 263-4272.
PARSIPPANY — According to the CDC, this makes COVID-19 the 3rd leading cause of death behind cancer and heart disease for Americans, ahead of accidents, injuries, lung disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and many others.
PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Tax Collector’s will sell at public auction the several parcels of land, hereinafter described in fee simple, for nonpayment of 2019 and prior taxes and Utility liens as shown on the unpaid list, to such person or persons as will purchase the parcel subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen (18) percent per annum.
This sale will be held on October 23 at 8:00 a.m. at the Tax Collector’s office in the Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
The following is a list and location of the lands subject to sale and the owner’s names as contained in such a list, together with the total amount due on the respective parcels as computed as of October 23, 2020. The names shown are as they appear in the Tax Duplicate and do not necessarily mean that parties are the present owners of the property.
Industrial Properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site.
TAXPAYERS, PLEASE NOTE:
Payment must be made by cash, certified check, or money order on the amount due as advertised, together with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payment.
The Collector’s Telephone Number: (973) 263-4252
The Collector’s Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Board of Elections is installing 15 new ballot drop boxes, an increase from five, and officials say they should all be in place by October, more than a month before the November 3 election.
The boxes are all outside and under surveillance 24/7. They resemble a USPS Blue Mailbox, but are Red, White & Blue, and display “Morris County – Official Ballot DropBox.”
Parsippany’s box is scheduled to be installed at Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. The box will be placed outside the main entrance facing Route 287.
There will be a representative from the Republican Club, Democrat Club, and a member of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office collecting the Vote-By-Mail ballots (VBMs). They will be transported to the Board of Elections. All security measures will be followed when collecting and transporting the VBMs, officials said.
Existing drop box locations:
Morris County Administration & Records Building 10 Court Street, Morristown.(Outside front entrance)
Mount Olive Municipal Building 204 Flanders/Drakestown Road, Budd Lake. (Parking Lot entrance to Municipal Offices)
Rockaway Twp. Municipal Building 65 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway. (Outside Police Department)
Montville Municipal Building 195 Changebridge Road. (In front of Municipal Building)
Madison Public Safety Complex 62 Kings Road. (Commuter Parking Lot 3)
Dropbox locations expected to be open by October:
Chester Township Municipal Building 1 Parker Road. Chester. Parking Lot by Clothing Drop Box
Denville Municipal Building 1 St. Mary’s Place, Denville. Outside Main Entrance
Jefferson Municipal Building 1033 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge. Outside Main Entrance
Kinnelon Borough Town Hall 130 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon. Parking Lot – Back Entrance
Long Hill Town Hall 915 Valley Road, Gillette. Side Entrance
Mendham Boro Police Department 3 Cold Hill Road South, Mendham.Outside Front Entrance
Randolph Municipal Building 502 Millbrook Avenue. Outside Main Entrance
Roxbury Township Town Hall 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood. Outside Main Entrance
Wharton Municipal Building 10 Robert Street. Outside Main Entrance
The boxes are all outside and under surveillance 24/7. They resemble a USPS Blue Mailbox, but are Red, White & Blue, and display “Morris County – Official Ballot DropBox.”
PARSIPPANY — This two-year-old American Bulldog/Pit mix is an absolute love and will be your favorite dog ever! We are so excited that Mac has successfully completed extensive, professional training and is ready for his forever home!
Mac loves to cuddle, give kisses, and go for walks. He’s a total mush just like his name! He does have a prey drive and his owner will need to be aware while walking him.
Mac is good with other large dogs but would do best in a home without any other pets or children. He is potty-trained and walks well in a harness. He also knows “sit” and “come!” Mac is very eager to please.
Mac is also happy to help you finish your meals and loves snacks. What can we say, his name is on point! Mac’s ideal home is one that doesn’t have frequent visitors or parties–he wants you all to himself–but also one that loves to go for long walks who plays lots of fetches!
If you’re looking for a big snuggle bug to add to your home, apply to adopt Mac today!
If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Morris County announced that work will begin Thursday, September 24, to replace the Intervale Road bridge in Parsippany, requiring it to be closed to traffic for about four months.
The tiny county-owned span, which crosses a tributary of Troy Brook, carries as many as 600 vehicles daily. Detour signs already have been installed to guide traffic on alternate routes of about a mile in both directions, employing Intervale Road and Lake Drive.
The $726,360 project, financed by Morris County, will include replacement of the existing structure and both roadway approaches. The original stone masonry for the arch bridge was built about 120 years ago, and then widened and reinforced in 1940.
Bordered by guide rails on both sides, the bridge is only six-feet long and 31-feet wide. It carries two lanes of traffic in eastbound and westbound directions. While a bridge evaluation report lists the bridge to be in overall “fair” condition, the original stone arch has been deteriorating. It will be more cost-effective to replace the bridge rather than continue costly maintenance.
Morris County is moving ahead on many bridge projects this year, taking advantage of lighter traffic during the COVID-19 crisis to get work done with less impact to the motoring public.
