MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is once again proud to recognize individuals, groups and organizations for outstanding community service.
Nominations and applications for the annual community service awards for the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA open on February 1 and close on April 1.
Click here to nominate a high school senior; Click here to nominate an eighth-grade student; To nominate for Citizen of the Year Click here. For educators of the year nominations, click here.
All nominations and scholarship applications are available online; the only award eligible by written form is Citizen of the Year. We have made the application process as simple as possible, including direct upload of letters of reference for our student awards.
Our Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation will be held on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Knoll Country Club West, Parsippany.
Please contact Rosemary Linder Day at (973) 334-2820 or email by clicking hereif you require any further information.
This is the time to recognize an individual who has performed community service for any organization, club, non-profit, school, etc.
Additionally, they acknowledge stellar teachers for our Educator(s) of the Year. Winners will be announced on April 15, and will be guests of Lakeland Hills Family YMCA at the Annual Dinner.
HANOVER — Wegmans Food Markets is now hiring and training more than 300 part-time employees for its first location in northern New Jersey. The long-awaited 113,000 square-foot supermarket, plus 15,000 square feet that will be leased to a third-party owner for a wine, beer, and spirits shop,will open in Hanover’s Mack-Cali campus at the intersection of I-287 and Route 10 this summer.
Job openings span a variety of part-time customer service and culinary positions across every department. Hiring for full-time jobs began in 2016 and select full-time openings remain. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.wegmans.com/careers, or call (973) 490-2500 for more information. Applications are not accepted at the store or construction site. Interviews are conducted at a temporary employment office in Parsippany.
“New employees start work soon after they’re hired because we begin training long before the store opens,” said Wegmans Store Manager and 27-year employee Tim Lockwood. “Wegmans is widely known for being a great place to work, offering competitive pay and benefits, and flexible scheduling. Many of our leaders started with the company part time as a first job and went on to attend college with tuition assistance from our employee scholarship program.”
The Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program is a unique point of pride for the family-owned company. Since the program began in 1984, more than 33,000 employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $105 million.
Wegmans Hanover will employ approximately 500 people, 425 of whom will be new to the company and hired locally. The store will feature The Burger Bar, a family-friendly, casual restaurant counter that serves delicious burgers, fresh salads, flavorful sandwiches, specialty milkshakes, soups, and sides.
Wegmans operates seven stores in New Jersey. When the new store opens in Hanover, the company will have created more than 4,800 jobs in the state since opening its Princeton location in 1999. That number will continue to increase with another new store slated to open in Montvale this fall.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 92-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for 19 consecutive years, ranking #4 in 2016.
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chatham Township Police Chief Steven Hennelly announce that law enforcement authorities are currently investigating an early morning report of shots fired in Chatham Township.
As a result of this call, law enforcement responded to the area of Susan Drive. Upon arrival, they encountered a suspect in the roadway. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. As such, no additional information will be released at this time. However, it appears that this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.
This matter is being investigated by members of the Chatham Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Chatham Township Police Department at (973) 377-0100, or the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon confirm the death of an inmate on Friday, January 13 at the Morris County Correctional Facility.
The inmate, who had been admitted to the Correctional Facility during the early morning hours of January 12, 2017, was discovered this morning within his cell by staff members. Medical aid was rendered without success.
The investigation into this incident is being conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.
This investigation is ongoing, and the Cause and Manner of Death are pending the findings of the Morris County Medical Examiner. The identity of the decedent is not being released at this time, pending proper notifications to the decedent’s next of kin.
PARSIPPANY — On Tuesday, January 10, the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association (LPPOA) attempted to hold a meeting regarding the implemented mandatory easement assessment on all properties within the original purchase tract of Lake Parsippany. This includes 2,204 property owners of the original purchase tract of Lake Parsippany whose deeds provide for such access.
The Parsippany Police Department arrived at approximately 8:00 p.m., just a half-hour after the start of the meeting, and told the crowd of over 400 residences to leave because of overcrowding. The gym at Lake Parsippany School has a capacity of 362 people.
There was also a meeting scheduled for Friday, January 13 which has been canceled until a larger venue is secured.
In October 2016 members who paid the membership fees for Calendar Year 2016 voted on the assessment fees. The vote was 101 for the mandatory easement and 16 against mandatory easement. The remaining 2,087 residents were not allowed to attend any of the original meetings and were not allowed to vote. Less than 5% of the residents affected by the mandatory easement were permitted to vote.
Cedarcrest Property Management, hired by LPPOA, sent the 2,204 residents an “invoice as of 12/31/16”, for $115.00. The invoice further states that “payment is due January 31, 2017.” The Invoice was accompanied by correspondence which indicated that if payment is not received by March 15, 2017, “a late notice will be mailed to include a $25.00 late fee asking for payment immediately.” However, there is no contract between the parties, and no statute, that would authorize the LPPOA to charge any late fee. The threat of a $25.00 late fee was intentional and was intended to intimidate and harass the property owners into paying the Assessment.
Lake Parsippany
The LPPOA is a shell of an entity that exists to operate a social club that is comprised, significantly, of individuals who are not even Lot Owners. Under the circumstances, the LPPOA has no authority to levy the Assessment against the Lot Owners and has no authority to institute collection actions against the Lot Owners for non-payment.
A dozen neighbors in Lake Parsippany, including Mary Purzycki, decided in October 2016 after the LPPOA membership voted to impose a mandatory assessment fee on the 2,204 property owners, to form a group to seek legal advise. The “No Assessment Group” decided to pursue a legal representation on this issue.
The group was formed by Lake Parsippany resident, Mary Purzycki who lived here for 46 years and served on the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association Board of Directors for ten years, and was a representative to the Coalition of Lake Associations. At one of the Coalition’s meetings the Easement Assessment Theory was presented, she brought the information back to the LPPOA Board of Directors. The board agreed to investigate the assessment theory.
She said “After much thought, she knew it would put a financial burden on a majority of the people living in the lake. The Broad decided after reviewing not to pursue the idea any further.”
“The conclusion the board came to then, in my mind, has not changed today. The fact that low and moderate-income families moved here because of the affordable housing market, has not changed. In addition, most senior citizens are on fixed incomes, and some families live from paycheck to paycheck that has not changed,” said Purzycki.
She continued “The LPPOA did not take any of these factors into consideration when they voted to impose this mandatory assessment fee. The fact some people cannot afford the extra $115.00 fee expense was not considered. It should have been one of their primary concerns. The fact that the 2,204 voices of the residents were not heard or cared about is unconscionable. It is unfortunate that the association did not realize that people should come first and the association’s possible financial problems are second to that. The community is now divided. This assessment fee has only promoted animosity and hostility. It is time to stop the assessment fee and bring back the united friendly neighborhood, I knew and love.”
After reviewing the options, the group decided to retain the services of Brian Rader, Esq. from the law firm of Jardim, Meisner & Susser to represent them.
On Monday, January 9 a “Memorandum of Law in support of the Owners’ Order to Show Cause” was filed in the Morris County Superior Court.
On Tuesday, January 10 the LPPOA was served the legal documents at 7:00 p.m. The Morris County Superior Court has ordered both parties to appear next week before Judge Brennan.
“For decades, the Lake Parsippany Property Owners’ Association, Inc. (“LPPOA”) has taken every imaginable step to alter, amend and abolish the neighborhood scheme that was originally intended for Lake Parsippany. Now, the LPPOA is seeking to hold all individuals who live within the original bounds of Lake Parsippany financially accountable for maintaining Lake Parsippany and its common facilities. While the LPPOA is attempting to enforce a common-interest based legal theory, the LPPOA itself is responsible for its abolition, and due to the actions of the LPPOA, Lake Parsippany is not recognized as a common-interest community. We allege that the actions of the LPPOA are not only immoral, but improper as a matter of law and equity, and we are seeking a declaratory judgment stating the same,” saidBrian M. Rader, Esquire.
The Cedar Crest Property Management sent out the invoices for the mandatory assessment fee along with notice of late payment details and costs. The invoices were sent to the residents before LPPOA held any meetings to discuss the assessment with the 2,204 affected residents.
If you would like more information on the “No Assessment Group,” you can email noeasment@gmail.com or call (973) 220-2378. Please include in your email your first and last name, address, phone number, and email address. You will be contacted within 24 hours.
Currently, LPPOA has no President. The following is a list of officers:
TRENTON — Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno will soon file paperwork and formally throw her hat in the ring in New Jersey’s race for governor, according to several reports. The Asbury Park Press and Politico New Jersey reported Thursday morning that Gov. Chris Christie’s second in command, long rumored to be vying for the Republican nomination, would…
MORRIS COUNTY — Freeholders Doug Cabana of Boonton Township, Kathy DeFillippo of Roxbury, and Tom Mastrangelo of Montville were sworn in to new three-year terms on the county governing board on Friday January 7, with oaths of office administered by New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno at the freeholders’ annual reorganization meeting in Morristown.
Senator Joe Pennacchio swears in John Cesaro and his wife Melissa holds the bible during the reorganization meeting of the Morris County Freeholders
Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco swears in freeholder Douglas Cabana as Freeholder Director
New Morris County Sheriff James Gannon with his 4-month-old grandson Luca after he was sworn
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno swearing in Sheriff James Gannon; His daughter Kate DeSantis, grandson Luca, 4-months and son-in-law Matt looks on
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno with Sheriff James Gannon
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno congratulates freeholder Thomas Mastrangelo after she swore him in to a new term
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno swears in Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo
Freeholder Director Doug Cabana
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno swears in Doug Cabana
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco
Morris Plains Mayor Frank J. Druetzler with Sheriff Gannon
Parsippany Council Vice President Robert Peluso with Sheriff Gannon
Freeholder Cabana was elected by his peers as the new Freeholder Director while Freeholder John Cesaro of Parsippany will serve as Deputy Director.
Also, new Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon took his oath – twice. Gannon, a 55-year-old widower who waged his first political campaign to win the Republican nomination in June for sheriff and the general election in November to succeed retired, 24-year Sheriff Edward V. Rochford as the county’s 77th sheriff. Gannon, who is a retired deputy chief of investigations for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, will be paid $140,364 annually and has frozen his $78,000 annual law enforcement pension so it will not be collected during his three-year term. Gannon also was a member of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and was head of global security risk for the pharmaceutical conglomerate Novartis.
The first was at a ceremony in the historic Morris County Courthouse and was administered by Morris-Sussex Counties Superior Court Assignment Judge Stuart A. Minkowitz and attended by a host of political dignitaries, including former Gov. and State Sen. Richard Cody.
Lt. Gov. Guadagno did the ceremonial honors for Gannon a second time at the freeholders’ annual meeting.
Other members of the 2016 Morris County Board of Freeholders include Hank Lyon of Parsippany, Christine Myers of Mendham, and Deborah Smith of Denville.
“We are all elected to office because of a truest placed in us by those who elect us. A trust to make the right decisions, a trust to keep our promises,’’ said Freeholder Director Cabana.
“My goals and those of my fellow Freeholders in 2017 are to make the right decisions to benefit all residents of Morris County, to keep close watch on spending in while delivering critical public safety and quality of life services for our residents.’’
Preserve the county’s top-ranked Triple A bond rating, and maintain the county’s prudent and responsible financing and budgeting;
Provide and seek out shared services agreements with our municipalities, independent agencies and authorities, and neighboring counties to make more effective use of taxpayers’ dollars through more efficient government;
Carefully and professionally market the Request for Proposals process in selecting a qualified and responsible provider for future services at the county’s Morris View Healthcare Center, with patient care as the top priority;
Make maintaining and improving the county’s roads infrastructure a continuing priority in 2017, with some 30 miles of roads targeted for work;
Thoroughly monitor and respond to the costly demands of the state’s new bail reform act and its speedy trial requirements. The county will work closely with the New Jersey Association of Counties to ensure that the state pays as much of these costs as possible.
Cabana announced the roll-out of the county’s new EMS Service. It will offer much needed assistance to municipalities in providing basic emergency response, especially during daytime hours when many of our towns do not have enough volunteers or resources to handle emergency medical situations.
In 2017, the freeholder public work sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the regular public meetings will start at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. A list of meeting dates can be found on the county government calendar by clicking here.
Freeholder Hank Lyon of Parsippany is up for re-election this year and Democrat Rozella Clyde of Chatham, part of a team that was defeated in the November election by the incumbents, has already launched her campaign for 2017.
PARSIPPANY — Local resident Michael Banko has set up a Gofundme account to help the victims in the fire that destroyed 31 Stockton Court.
On January 10 a devastating fire destroyed the house and contents at 31 Stockton Court in the PowderMill development.
Additionally several other units suffered either smoke or water damage, which has resulted in the displacement of all residents of these units. One woman is currently hospitalized for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Many residents of PowderMill Village have begun working together to assist the affected victims to get the affected residents back on their feet financially and rebuild their homes.
All contributions are greatly appreciated and will only be used to provide financial relief to the affected residents.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received multiple 911 phone calls reporting a single vehicle accident involving a garbage truck on Dafrack Drive on Friday, January 13 at 7:37 a.m. It was reported that the accident broke two telephone poles and caused the utility lines to lay on the ground. Responding Police units and the Lake Hiawatha Fire Department secured the area and a reverse notification was sent to area residents warning of the live power lines that were laying on the ground. JCP&L immediately responded to the scene and de-energized the power lines.
Approximately 1,500 residents in the area were initially effected, but repairs have begun and the outage current effects approximately 150 residents. Repairs should be completed by midnight. Residents needing assistance due to the power outage can access the Parsippany Community Center.
Initial findings found that the body of the garbage truck became entangled in the utility lines causing them to fall to the ground along with breaking two telephone poles. Traffic Investigator, Patrol Officer Paul Levi is currently investigating the incident and anyone information is asked to contact (973) 263-4336.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held in annual Holiday Dinner on Tuesday, January 10 at the Hanover Manor.
In addition to the Holiday Dinner three members were honored for their dedication to Kiwanis.
Karen DeChristopher was the Recipient of the George F. Hixon Fellowship Award. George F. Hixon Fellowship Awards are given to Kiwanians who have contributed to the betterment of the club. The club is eligible to award a Hixon for each donation of $1,000 to the Kiwanis International Foundation. The Hixon award is named in honor of the first Kiwanis International president.
Since Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany’s inception 26 years ago, there have been 39 other club members who received this honor. This year’s honoree is the 40th member to be honored with such award.
The procedure to choose the Hixon award is forming a committee of all past Hixon recipients. The committee met in October and was chaired by the immediate past honorees.. In this case it was myself and President Greg Elbin.
The selection shall be by a simple majority. In choosing this years honoree, it was very easy to select once the members of the committee heard the accomplishments of this years honoree.
The requirements for the Hixon award are:
Consistently works for the club on projects and programs.
Has been a member in good standing for at least 2 years.
Attended 60% of the meetings or make ups for the past 2 years.
Serves on a committee, participates in at least one service project.
Worked on a District or International program or project that has brought recognition to our club.
The recipient can be a non member that has served the club in an outstanding manner.
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Dr. Susan Elbin leading in the Pledge of Allegiance
Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps with the thought of the evening
President Greg Elbin addressing the membership
Last year "Kiwanian of the Year" announcing this years winner
Carol Tiesi was awarded Kiwanian of the Year
Nicolas Limanov and his parents, Denis and Olga
The evening's entertainment
Frank Cahill presenting Karen DeChristopher with the Hixon award
Frank Cahill placing the Hixon pin on Karen DeChristopher
President Greg Elbin, Karen DeChristopher and Frank Cahill
Joyce Garrow announcing the Tablet of Honor award
Dr. joseph Weisberg was honored with the Tablet of Honor, hugs Goyce Garrow
Greg Elbin, Gloria and Joe Weisberg with Joyce Garrow
Kiwanis member Joanne Rich
Michael Mulhaul taking about the successful Grand Tasting
Camp Nejeda Development Director Jennifer Passerini, Wine Tasting Committee Chairman Michael Mulhaul, Kiwanis Immediate Past President/Foundation President Connie Keller, and Camp Nejeda Executive Director Bill Vierbuchen
George F. Hixon Fellowship Recipients
The Tablet of Honor Winners
The Kiwanian of the Year Winners
The Young's dancing
Ian and Loretta Crawford dancing
Jayne Beline dancing
The Elbin's dancing
The Meth's dancing
Karen DeChristopher dancing
Ilidko and Robert Peluso
Denis and Olga Limanov
Casey Parikh, Karen DeChristopher and Robert Peluso
Carol Tiesi was named Kiwanian of the Year. The Kiwanian of the Year Award is given to one Kiwanian each year, at the annual holiday party. The Kiwanian of the Year is designed to honor Kiwanians who have made a significant contribution to the club within the year.
And Charter Member Dr. Joseph Weisberg received one of the highest awards “The Tablet of Honor.” The Tablet of Honor is one of the highest awards bestowed upon an individual from the Kiwanis International Foundation. Along with their plaque, each recipient’s name also appears on a Tablet of Honor accolade in the lobby of the Kiwanis International office in Indianapolis. Previously, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany honored six people for their hard work and dedication to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. Dr. Weisberg is now the seventh member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany to receive this prestigious award.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany now in its 26th year, has over fifty members and meets weekly at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46 on Thursday at 7:15 a.m.
