PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Annual Rabies Immunization Clinic for Dogs and Cats will be Saturday, November 2 at Office of Emergency Management Building at the Recycling Center, 1 Pump House Road. No charge for dogs or cats.
Dog Schedule – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dogs must be on a leash and accompanied by an adult
Cat Schedule – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cats must be in carrier or similar carrying devices
For more information contact the Health Department at (973) 263-7160.
PARSIPPANY – Hogwash Car Wash, Detailing, and Lube Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 19.
Mayor Michael Soriano cut the ribbon officially opening the new car wash, detailing and lube center. Joined by Co-owners Henry A. Delgado, Patrick Higgins and Andrew Dourgarian was Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill.
Hogwash Car Wash, Detailing, and Lube Center is located at 1600 Route 46 West.
Hogwash Car Wash is easily reached located on Route 46 West and has been completely renovated to provide customers with the best car wash in Morris County.
Prevent dirt, road salt, and oil from permanently damaging your vehicle and it’s value. At HogWash Car Wash you can get an oil change and a car wash at the same location to keep your engine running smooth and car, truck, or SUV looking great.
MORRIS COUNTY — Who doesn’t love a good Tater Tot?? Tater Tot is a five-year-old Pug mix who, true to his name, is a compact couch potato!
Tater Tot is a total sweetheart with a calm relaxed soul. He wants nothing more than to curl up right next you and nap.
He is housebroken and crate trained. Tater Tot is great with dogs, male or female, and he loves to play in the yard with his foster siblings!
While Tater Tot enjoys roaming the backyard, he is also great on the leash and wants to follow you wherever you go! He has a great disposition and we think he can also live with young children!
If you’re looking for a cute potato, apply to adopt him today!
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Neighborhood Urgent Care and the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey recently celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony to their brand-new medical building located at 568 Route 10 West, Whippany.
Several town officials, including Hanover Township Mayor Ronald Francioli, attended the event. Robert Peluso, President of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and Committeeperson Barbara Freda was also on hand for the celebration.
Neighborhood Urgent Care is locally owned and is focused on individualized care for our patients in our community.
Neighborhood Urgent Care is very unique given its direct access to top Infectious Diseases and Emergency Medicine physicians and their expertise. It is equipped with an X-Ray machine, ECG machine, I-Stat machine for instant labs, and different panels of rapid testing to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis of patients’ complaints.
It also has a fully equipped infusion suite for intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and vitamin infusions. Our new medical facility provides ample parking, and spacious and well-decorated rooms aimed to provide comfort to our patients.
Dr. Manal Youssef-Bessler is the founding member and is the recipient of the Top Infectious Disease Physician Award for many consecutive years by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, Castle Connolly, Inside Jersey Magazine, Millburn & Short Hills Magazine, and New York Magazine. She is the recipient of the Physician Excellence in Health Care Award from Saint Barnabas Medical Center for her efforts in diagnosing a rare case of Lassa hemorrhagic fever in New Jersey and for her tireless collaboration with the CDC in managing complicated infection control issues with this case.
For cases that are difficult to diagnose and treat, Dr. Bessler’s expertise is routinely requested. Her areas of interests include severe sepsis and septic shock, tick borne disorders, pulmonary and intra-abdominal infections, and fevers of unknown origins. Neighborhood Urgent Care is very proud that two of our physicians have received top awards in their respective fields.
Dr. Lejla Mujic received the Top Emergency Medicine Physician Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years, and Dr. Robert Deutsch also received the Top Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years. We are also very proud to announce that the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey’s Dr. Janet Lin and Dr. Marjut Kokkola-Korpela received the Top Infectious Disease Physicians Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years.
Dr. Lin’s areas of interest include infection control and nosocomial infections. Dr. Kokkola’s areas of interest include HIV, women’s health, and tropical diseases. Along with the above-mentioned physicians, both practices are well-staffed with excellent physicians, nurse practitioners, and physicians’ assistants who have invested their careers in public health. Both practices are accepting most major insurances, and work very closely with patients who have large deductibles or no insurance to provide them with excellent and affordable care. You can reach Neighborhood Urgent Care and the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey by calling (973) 535-8355 or click here to visit their website.
MORRIS COUNTY — On Thursday, October 17, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas A. Zelante, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, and members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division briefed municipal law enforcement participants for the next phase of Operation Helping Hand.
Operation Helping Hand, first launched in Bergen County, is an initiative where substance abuse treatment is offered to those arrested for possessory drug offenses. In the summer of 2018 Prosecutors’ Offices from five counties, including Morris County, participated in a statewide phase of OHH, alongside many municipal police departments and sheriff’s offices. Morris County instituted its own OHH program in 2019.
Morris County will roll out the next phase of Operation Helping Hand, which will start in October and continue through August, 2020. A coordinated and collaborative operation comprised of local and county law enforcement partners will participate. If an individual is arrested for a controlled dangerous substance offense during an OHH operation, they will be offered the opportunity to avail themselves of recovery resources. If accepted, the individuals will be referred to a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from the Center for Addiction, Recovery Education and Success (CARES).
Prosecutor Knapp said “This program is all about saving lives. It is about getting people into treatment where they will hopefully take advantage of the resources offered to them to combat the illness of addiction.”
During the first phase of the Morris County Operation Helping Hand, Morris County law enforcement made 45 arrests, four of which included charges for possession of controlled dangerous substances with the intent to distribute. Of the 35 individuals deemed eligible for Operation Helping Hand Services, 27—or 80% of them, accepted treatment. The operation also resulted in the seizure of over 1,000 folds of heroin, more than two ounces of cocaine, and more than two pounds of THC-related substances, including marijuana, hashish, and vape pens and cartridges.
One individual arrested during Operation Helping Hand spoke at the briefing about her experience, and described how the connections forged through the program have allowed her to enter treatment and begin the road to recovery.
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Patrick J. Callahan announce and confirm an ongoing investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in Parsippany-Troy Hills.
The driver who caused the crash was taken to the hospital and police are looking into the possibility the man was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a law enforcement source.
On Friday, October 18, at approximately 1:45 a.m., law enforcement was dispatched to Route 80 Eastbound near mile marker 45.2 on a report of a multi-vehicle crash. The fatalities of two adult females and one adult male have been confirmed.
One of the victims was identified as Jalen Monet Davis, 20. There is a donation page set up for Jalen, click here for more information.
Her mom, JoAnn Merritt said “Jalen just turned 20 two weeks ago and was working on her music career. She was such a loving spirit with the heart to serve and help people. She was the most unselfish person known. She was loyal to a fault and opened her heart to everyone. She always saw the good in everyone.” Jalen currently lives in Atlanta Georgia but previously was from Parsippany attending Central Middle School.
The investigation remains ongoing and further information will be released at a later time. Information on the other two victims have not been released at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School (PHS) will be inducting their 2019 Hall of Fame Class on Friday, November 1 at 5:00 p.m. in the Media Center with a brief ceremony at the start of the Football game at 7:00 p.m.
PHS would like to invite community members, alumni, parents and students to celebrate with us at this year’s induction ceremony. If you know any of the inductees or classmates of theirs please reach out to them.
This year’s class consists of three impressive inductees.
Frederick “Bud” Weider ‘62
Bud was an amazing educator who connected with his students in and out of the classroom, teaching Architectural Drawing and lessons about life. Bud taught focus and discipline and the development of technical skills, but he did so using a hilarious sense of humor and a big heart. He stayed in contact with many of his former students and was invited to numerous weddings and reunions. Bud taught for twenty-three years and never took a sick day; he was always prepared and ready to make a difference.
Bud coached baseball at PHS from 1981 to 1987 compiling a record of 101-35, and was also an Assistant Basketball Coach. He went onto be the Head Baseball Coach at West Morris Central High School where he won over 200 games and a Morris County Championship, in addition to four appearances in the State Finals. Bud passed away in 2019, leaving behind a wonderful legacy at PHS and beyond.
Steve McCarthy
Steve McCarthy taught English at PHS for thirty-six years as a teacher. In the classroom, he was particularly skilled at working with students and motivating them to succeed and graduate. His patience, compassion and knowledge of reading and writing skills impacted thousands of Par High students. Steve also served as Boys and Girls Tennis Coach for 70 seasons (40 Boys, 30 girls), finishing his career with an incredible 639 wins. He even coached Ice Hockey for six seasons. After his retirement, Steve came back to PHS and continues to serve as a valuable, reliable and enthusiastic substitute teacher. Mr. McCarthy is a mainstay at PHS and is remembered for his student-centered approach, his long and successful coaching career and his dedication to the school.
Frederick Paradise ‘80
Fred Paradise (‘79) was a standout football, basketball and baseball player for Parsippany High School from 1977-1980. Fred earned 11 varsity letters playing quarterback/defensive back, point guard and outfielder and accumulated numerous individual honors in addition to tremendous team success (7 Conference, County and State Titles!). He was also an outstanding student and very involved in extracurricular activities including Student Council, Varsity Club, Pep Club and PTSA. For his success on the field and in the classroom, Fred was named Morris County Male “Scholastic Athlete of the Year” in 1979. Some of his specific accomplishments include:
Football: 406 passing yards in a game (school record), 1,127 passing yards in a season (school record); 6-3 record senior season; Daily Record Offensive Player of the Year; 1st Team All Morris County Quarterback (Daily Record, Daily Advance, The Citizen); Daily Record “Redskin of the Year Award”
Basketball: 166 assists in a season (school record at the time); 19.2 senior season avg.; 1st Team All-Morris County (Star Ledger, Community News, NY Daily News, Daily Record, Herald News, The Citizen); helped lead teams to 42-6 record over junior/senior seasons and 2 Conference Championships, 1 County Championships and 2x State Sectional Championships; Two-time Tri-County One-on-One Champion.
Baseball: Batted over .300; helped to lead team to a 20-6 record during senior season and Conference & State Sectional Championships; Group III Finalist.
MORRIS COUNTY — United Scenic Artists 829, a union representing the entertainment and decorative arts industries, has endorsed Democratic challenger Cara Parmigiani for Morris County Freeholder.
The United Scenic Artists 829, IATSE, is a labor union and professional association of designers, artists, craftspeople and department coordinators organized to protect craft standards, working conditions and wages in the entertainment and decorative arts industries. Members work in film, theater, television, opera, ballet, commercials, industrial shows and exhibitions.
“The artists who produce our theater, film and entertainment experiences are exceptionally skilled and talented professionals who use their gifts to bring so much joy and enrichment to our lives,” Parmigiani said. “I am incredibly honored to have their support. I stand firmly behind efforts to protect workers from injury, illness and death in unsafe work environments on the set of these artistic endeavors and everywhere work happens,” she said.
“Morris County offers residents some wonderful opportunities to enjoy stage and theater productions here at home,” Parmigiani said. “I’d like to work to expand those opportunities across the county, especially to make arts programming more accessible to our youth and seniors,” she said.
Cara has appeared as an attorney in 15 New Jersey counties in most divisions of the Superior Court. She has also appeared before various planning boards, zoning boards and municipal courts. Cara provided guidance for a Municipal Master Plan re-evaluation and served on her local Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Cara represents patients in psychiatric facilities across the state. Cara is a graduate of Rutgers University and Seton Hall Law School. She lives with her wife and daughter in Morris Plains.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Morris Township Police Chief Mark DiCarlo announce the arrest of Thomas H. Meier, 35, of Mount Arlington.
Meier has been charged with one count of Sexual Assault (Second Degree) and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Second Degree).
Meier was employed at Head Start of Morris County as a teacher.
On Tuesday, October 8, a coworker observed Meier engaged in an act of sexual contact upon a three year old child. Thereafter, the matter was reported to staff and law enforcement.
The defendant was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance. The investigation was conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit and the Morris Township Police Detective Bureau with assistance from the Mount Arlington Police Department.
Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to call Detective Supervisor Carolina Moreno of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200 or Detective Rob Dombrowski of the Morris Township Police Department at (973) 326-7480.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — Ready for Spooky Season? Join the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills on Thursday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.for Trunk or Treat! Featuring our first ever “Vehicle Contest”, photo location, arts, crafts, and more! We hope to “scare” you all there!
Food and drink will be available to purchase at the PAL. Parking will be available at Smith Field. If you have any questions please call the Mayor’s Action Center at (973) 263-4262.
Residents and Township Businesses are needed to make this event a success for all. If you are interested in decorating a car, please contact Parsippany Recreation at recreation@parsippany.net or Register online at www.pthreconline.com
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