Phil Murphy speaks at Morris County Democratic Fall Gala

Frank L. Cahill
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Phil Murphy speaks at Morris County Democratic Fall Gala

MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey Governor Candidate Phil Murphy spoke to a crowded room of Democrats during the Morris County Democratic Committee 2017 Fall Gala held on Tuesday, September 25 at Zeris Inn.

Phil has also fought for opportunity, fairness, and justice through his involvement in the Democratic Party. He served as Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee, helping to elect Barack Obama. He worked with Howard Dean on the fifty-state strategy that rebuilt the Democratic Party from the grassroots up.

Last August, the State Board of Education passed a resolution making passage of the nationalized PARCC tests a requirement for graduation. PARCC tests are considered by many educational experts to be outdated, expensive, and not helpful to students. They have also been criticized by teachers, parents, and school administrators alike for taking away too much classroom instruction time and for forcing curricula to align with test topics to ensure higher scores. New Jersey is an outlier in its reliance on PARCC: only a handful of states still use the test, and only one other state is using it as a graduation requirement.

Phil Murphy is committed to ending New Jersey’s reliance on PARCC tests and eliminating standardized testing as a requirement for graduation. If elected, he would direct the state Department of Education to work with educators to create an assessment that would meet the federal reporting requirements of ESSA. He also would eliminate passage of a standardized test as a graduation requirement.

Murphy said money from the tax increases will be prioritized for public-worker pensions, education and transportation. Murphy also hopes to institute new programs like universal pre-kindergarten and free community college tuition. The state’s wealthiest will pay more in income tax, corporations would see tax loop-holes closed, and marijuana smokers would see their drug of choice become legalized — and taxed.

Murphy leads Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno by double digits in all polls.

Governor Chris Christie has vetoed five Democratic attempts to institute a “millionaire’s tax.”

Lake Parsippany School Fifth Grade Car Wash

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Lake Parsippany School Fifth Grade Car Wash

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, September 30, the fifth grade class from Lake Parsippany School enjoyed a visit from the Parsippany Police Department. The students had fun washing the police vehicle.

They are also having a fundraiser at Palmero’s Pizza, 3045 Route 46, Morris Hills Shopping Center from Friday, October 6 through Sunday, October 8. Click here for flyer, bring it when ordering and Lake Parsippany Fifth Grade Class will receive a donation of 15%.

Purchases include dine in, take out, online ordering, catering and drinks.

Letter to the editor: Uber rides for $5.00 for seniors

Frank L. Cahill
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Dear Editor:

Under a grant awarded to Chatham Borough, seniors in the Borough of Chatham can get Uber rides for $5.00 for the first 15 miles.

As a senior who can no longer drive, I can appreciate the value of such a program. It provides for much needed on-demand, independent mobility to move around town. It can also be useful to seniors who are concerned about driving after dark or when road conditions are poor. Could elected officials in Parsippany look into a similar program for its seniors?

If any of my fellow seniors think such a program has merit, please let the Parsippany officials know. Remember – strength in numbers.

Sincerely,
Corita M. Forrest

Keely Flanagan Serves as Student Teacher

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Keely Flanagan Serves as Student Teacher

PARSIPPANY — Keely Flanagan, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is among 18 University of Scranton education majors serving as student teachers during the fall semester at 11 different local schools, which include the following six school districts: Forest City Regional, Lakeland, North Pocono, Scranton, Valley View and Wayne Highlands.

Flanagan, is serving as a student teacher at North Pocono Intermediate School in the North Pocono School District.

 

Scouts collect hygiene products for hurricane relief

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Scouts collect hygiene products for hurricane relief

PARSIPPANY — Scouts from Boy Scout Troops 173 and Troop 72, and Cub Scout Packs 142 and Pack 5 gathered at Saint Christopher’s Parish,1050 Littleton Road and assembled 697 hygiene kits. The kits will be sent to people who were affected by Hurricane Irma, Marie and Harvey.

In addition the Scouts collected the items for the kits: toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razors, deodorant, cotton swabs, body wash and other items needed to help those in need.

Kiwanis Club donates to Family Promise of Morris County

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Kiwanis Club donates to Family Promise of Morris County

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany donated money to Family Promise and also donated cleaning supplies for the clients of Family Promise at its breakfast meeting on Thursday, September 28. Karen DeChristopher, Co-director of Young Children Priority One, spearheaded the collection of cleaning supplies and then prepared baskets to distribute to those who need them.

Accepting the donation for Family Promise was Dominique Tornabe, Director of Development & Community Relations. Dominique also gave the Kiwanians an update on the events and progress of Family Promise efforts.

Family Promise of Morris County is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the crisis of homelessness faced by Morris County families by partnering with other public and private agencies, religious congregations and community volunteers to provide shelter, case management and mentoring services leading to self-sufficiency.

Family Promise of Morris County partners with more than 75 congregations of different faiths and 1600 of their congregants to provide shelter, overnight staffing, breakfast, lunch and dinner to our families. The dedication and commitment of all these partners makes Family Promise of Morris County the most cost-effective shelter program in the community. This cost efficiency allows us to direct the majority of funding to the needs of our families and the operating model provides an opportunity for community participation that is not available in a traditional shelter setting. Our volunteers and their families open their congregations, schedules, wallets and their hearts to the families we serve.

For more information on Family Promise, click here.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.

Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children. Kiwanis service projects range from efforts that help local communities to Kiwanis International’s Worldwide Service Project for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.

Kiwanis members dedicate more than 6 million volunteer hours and invest more than $100 million in service projects that strengthen communities and serve children every year.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46 on Thursdays at 7:15 a.m.  If you are interested in Kiwanis, join us for a complimentary breakfast.

 

Nisivoccia Named a New Jersey Monthly Great Oak Awards Honoree

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Nisivoccia Named a New Jersey Monthly Great Oak Awards Honoree

MORRIS COUNTY — Nisivoccia is among the ten honorees of New Jersey Monthly’s fourth annual Great Oak Awards, a program created to honor the state’s most generous companies.

Kate S. Tomlinson, Publisher and Editor in Chief of New Jersey Monthly, and Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College and Presenting Sponsor announced the winners at a dinner on September 13, at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick.

Here is the complete list of Great Oak Award honorees:
•       Nisivoccia LLP
•       Bayer
•       Columbia Bank of Fair Lawn
•       Ernst & Young
•       BD
•       OpDecision LLC
•       Riker Danzig
•       The S3 Agency
•       The Silverstrom Group
•       WithumSmith+Brown LLC

The awards were presented in conjunction with Presenting Sponsor, Berkeley College and Marketing Partners Allstate NJ Insurance Company, First Bank. H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar, New Jersey Natural Gas, NJ Sharing Network, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Uber.
New Jersey Monthly asked for nominations of NJ companies that are generous to the community, in terms of financial support, in-kind giving, volunteerism and sharing expertise. Next, the nominated companies were asked to submit data and commentary on their charitable contributions and volunteerism. An independent committee of judges comprised of William H. Byrnes, Vice President, Grants, F.M. Kirby Foundation; Hans Dekker, President, Community Foundation of New Jersey; Dennis Miller, Managing Director for The Nonprofit Search Group; and Abby O’Neill, Principal, Abby O’Neill Consulting, LLC selected the ten winners.

“The companies that are finalists and winners range from small companies to some of the state’s largest,” says Tomlinson. “They are in diverse industries. And they support a myriad of charities and causes. Yet they all have one thing in common—a passion for helping to make life better here in the Garden State.”

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

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

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

Kona Ice renews PACC membership

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Kona Ice renews PACC membership

PARSIPPANY — Kona Ice of Central Morris County recently renewed their annual membership in Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce. Visiting the Kona Ice truck was Dr. Patrick Selimo, who presented Rupesh with his membership plaque. Kona Ice Truck has donated over $18,000 to local community fundraisers.

Kona Ice is a true community ally renowned for facilitating endless fundraising options, Kona Ice has given more than $35 million dollars back to neighborhood schools, organizations and teams since its inception in 2007. The brand’s iconic truck offers customers a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring the opportunity to create their own Kona Ice on the self-serve Flavorwave™, while enjoying the soothing sights and sounds from the tropics. They would like to partner with your organization for your fundraising activities – a school, sports team, church, or any other community fundraiser. They also do private events.

For more information about booking Kona Ice for a fundraiser or event, visit www.kona-ice.com.

Kona Ice of Central Morris County is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. We work with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. We promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.

Longport Road Man Hid on Roof During Warrant Arrest

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Longport Road Man Hid on Roof During Warrant Arrest

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officers Edward Elston and James Seeger responded to a residence on Longport Road at 12:12 p.m. on September 3 to serve an active warrant issued by Rockaway Municipal Court for Michael Curtin Jr, 29, Parsippany.

Once the officers arrived at his residence, they knocked on the door and advised the occupant that answered through the door, who they were looking for.

A brief verbal exchange took place inside the residence between another occupant and Mr. Curtin Jr, who failed to come to the door after being requested to do so.

After a short period of time, Officers entered the residence to apprehend Mr. Curtin Jr.

In the process of locating him they observed baggies of marijuana, various pieces of drug paraphernalia, and a gravity knife in plain sight.

Patrol Officer G. Tosh, who was posted outside the residence, observed Mr. Curtin Jr. laying down on the roof attempting to hide from officers and ordered him off the roof and onto the ground.

Once he was on the ground he was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. While there, he was processed and charged with one count of 4th Degree of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Gravity Knife); Hindering Apprehension, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of Less than 50 grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense.

He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his court initial court appearance.

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.

Morris County Sheriff’s Office Sniffs out Shelter Dog for K-9 Section

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Morris County Sheriff’s Office Sniffs out Shelter Dog for K-9 Section

PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Sheriff’s Office has adopted a dog from the Parsippany Animal Shelter to be trained as a single purpose explosive detection dog.  K9 Boomer, an eight month old German Shepherd / Labrador Mix was selected after passing the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Section’s rigorous preliminary testing standards.

Sheriff James M. Gannon said, “From shelter to a hard working K-9 team, we welcome Boomer to our law enforcement family.”

Opportunity struck when Sheriff’s Detective Corporal Mike McMahon was attempting to adopt a bearded dragon for his son.  Parsippany Animal Control Officer Kaitlin Kopshaw spoke to Detective Corporal McMahon about the dog, then known as Becker, expressing he could be a good candidate for police work.  The dog had been to a few homes, but returned after a short time due to having a tremendous amount of energy.  Detective Corporal McMahon met the dog and conducted preliminary tests of the dog’s abilities.

On September 18, the shelter dog was evaluated by Detective Sergeant Aaron Tomasini and Detective Corporal McMahon where he qualified to receive training as an explosive detection dog.  Boomer was re-named and will become the Morris County Sheriff’s Office 29th Single Purpose Specialty Dog in the history of the K-9 Section.

Sheriff James M. Gannon said, “The K-9 Section will train Boomer to perform his expected duties while continuing to provide a high level of service to the residents of Morris County at no expense to the taxpayers.”

Parsippany Mayor James Barberio said, “The Parsippany Animal Shelter is happy to work in accordance with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.  I am very thankful to the K-9 Section for adopting Becker from our animal shelter, now known as Boomer, and giving him an important job within their task force.  We know Boomer will far exceed our expectations and we are anxiously awaiting all that he will accomplish!”

“An opportunity like this doesn’t present itself very often.  Having the ability to create a happy ending of a bad situation is truly inspiring.  It just proves that every dog has a purpose,” said Detective Sergeant Aaron Tomasini of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Section. 

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