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Deer freed from fence thanks to Patrol Sergeant Kinsey

Frank L. Cahill
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Deer freed from fence thanks to Patrol Sergeant Kinsey

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Sergeant Earl Kinsey was patrolling the area of Granada Drive when something caught his eye in the fence of a residence, on Friday, January 5.

He quickly stopped his patrol vehicle and determined a young deer had become stuck between the fence rails.

Detective Lieutenant Keith Lefferts, along with members of the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department, Parsippany Animal Control and Shelter, and Par-Troy EMS responded to assist Sergeant Kinsey free the deer.

After a short time, the deer was freed by the responding personnel with minimal damage to the fence. The deer was last seen running into woods.

Honoring Dr. King with a Statewide Call to Action

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Honoring Dr. King with a Statewide Call to Action

TRENTON — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will mark a statewide day of service in honor of Dr. King’s legacy.

​The Governor-elect, Lieutenant Governor-elect, and the entire Murphy-Oliver Administration will be participating in designated service activities throughout all 21 counties to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  If you would like to join us in volunteering to both honor Dr. King and create a stronger, fairer New Jersey, click here to sign up.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to: inaugural2018@njdems.org.

Reminder: Renew your dog license by January 31

Frank L. Cahill
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Reminder: Renew your dog license by January 31

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany residents are reminded that all dogs in the township are required to be licensed each year. The deadline for licensing your dog, seven months or older, is January 31. According to state statute a dog must be registered within ten days of such acquisition or age attainment.

Click here to download an application to apply for a dog license.

Licenses may be obtained in person at the office of the Township Clerk, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Licenses may also be requested by mail, addressed to the Township Clerk, at the above address, by enclosing the proper fee, current rabies vaccination certificate and/or prior year’s license, and a self-addressed, stamped return envelope.

The fee for spayed/neutered is $15.00 and non-spayed/neutered is $18.00.

All licenses expire on December 31 and must be renewed in January of each year. Licensed renewed after January 31 require a $5.00 late fee.

There is no fee required for Seeing Eye dogs. According to Township Ordinance potentially dangerous dogs the fee is $150.00. If you need a replacement registration tag the fee is $2.00. To transfer registration tag (optional) is $2.00. The turn-in fee for sick or unwanted dogs up to 20 pounds is $25.00; Twenty-one pounds to 50 pounds is $45.00 and over 50 pounds is $65.00.

Eli is available for adoption

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Eli is available for adoption

PARSIPPANY — Eli is a gorgeous, sweet, and fun Husky! He is seven years old but don’t let that stop you, he has the personality and energy of a much younger dog!

Eli is friendly, loves to play, enjoys the snow like a typical Husky does, and will make a great companion who will keep you entertained. He is already trained and knows tricks! He is neutered and up to date on vaccines. Eli is great with dogs of all sizes and he is fine around cats.

If you’d like more information, please call the Parsippany Animal Shelter (973) 263-7083, or stop by for a visit! The shelter is open Monday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Parsippany Animal Shelter is located at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard.

Arrest made in carjacking and robbery at Wells Fargo Bank

Frank L. Cahill
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Arrest made in carjacking and robbery at Wells Fargo Bank

MORRISTOWN — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and Morristown Bureau of Police Chief Peter Demnitz announce the arrest of Michael Conway, 37, Morristown, on charges related to a robbery and carjacking that occurred during the early evening hours of January 3, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 87 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown.

On January 3, 2018 at approximately 5:40 p.m., law enforcement was notified of a robbery that had occurred at the outdoor ATM of Wells Fargo Bank located on Ridgedale Avenue.  The suspect allegedly approached the victim on foot, demanded cash from the victim, and stated that he had a gun.  After receiving an amount of cash from the victim, the suspect fled from the scene in the victim’s vehicle.  The vehicle was subsequently recovered.

As a result of an investigation by law enforcement, Conway was taken into custody by detectives with the Morristown Bureau of Police on January 4, 2018.

Conway was charged with one count of Carjacking, a crime of the first degree, one count of Robbery, a crime of the first degree, and one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a crime of the third degree.  Conway was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility on a warrant-complaint in accordance with the Criminal Justice Reform Act.

The Morristown Bureau of Police was the lead investigative agency in this matter.  They were assisted by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Narcan 2.0 Saves Lives throughout Morris County

Frank L. Cahill
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Narcan 2.0 Saves Lives throughout Morris County

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office partnerships with Morris CARES, Atlantic Health, and Saint Clare’s Health in the implementation of “Narcan 2.0”, has had great success in the past seven months. Since the inception of the program in May of last year, the newly created Addiction Recovery Response Team is already producing positive results in the fight against the heroin epidemic.

On May 18th, 2017, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office launched the “Narcan 2.0” program. Morris County Prosecutor, Fredric M. Knapp, worked with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement, medical, and social service agencies to enact this program. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office provided Morris Cares with a check for $10,000, to provide training to Peer Recovery Specialists. These funds were obtained from civil forfeiture proceedings against drug dealers.

The program requires every person who has suffered from a drug overdose, and has had their condition “reversed” in the field due to the administration of the drug Narcan, by police officers, to be counseled by a certified Peer Recovery Specialist. The aim is to provide the survivor with a meaningful second chance and to navigate them into treatment to break the cycle of addiction.

Before the Peer Recovery Specialists are allowed to work with anyone, they have to pass an exam and training course through Morris CARES. Morris CARES is a non-profit, recovery oriented sanctuary, based in Rockaway, NJ that works to change the lives of those suffering from a substance abuse disorder. Their focus on utilizing peer support throughout the community works hand in hand with the goal of “Narcan 2.0”.

“Narcan 2.0 is proving to be an overwhelmingly successful response to the opiate epidemic. The project allows for individuals who have been reversed from an opiate overdose to receive recovery support from a trained Peer Recovery Specialist. The Peer Recovery Specialist is a person in recovery who uses his or her lived experience with addiction to help an overdose survivor find and maintain a path of recovery,” said Melody Runyan, Associate Director of Morris CARES.

The Peer Recovery Specialists utilize their own experiences as an attempt to break the vicious cycle of addiction. Their first-hand knowledge allows the victims to feel more comfortable in their recovery, knowing that the person across from them has been where they are right now.

Out of the 83 times that Narcan was administered in Morris County by law enforcement officers since the implementation of “Narcan 2.0” seven months ago, 59 of those victims accepted the services of the Addiction Recovery Response Team. That comes out to a starting success rate of 71.08%.

Of the 59 overdose victims that were willing to accept these services, 59% of them utilized the peer support program, 17% were sent to a detox program, 15% were sent to an inpatient program, and 9% utilized an outpatient program.

The personal testimonies from the individuals who have taken advantage of “Narcan 2.0”, prove just how much of a difference having a follow-up to the “reversal” of the overdose makes.

For example, a confidential patient, overdosed and ended up on life support at St. Clare’s Dover, and expressed his interest in the Peer Support program. Following his release, he did not keep in contact with his Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and eventually relapsed. Once he decided to reach out to his Peer Recovery Specialist again, they were able to get him into a Detox and Inpatient program the same day, ultimately saving his life. This individual has expressed his enormous gratitude for the program, and he’s just one of the many success stories that “Narcan 2.0” has created thus far.

The heroin and opioid epidemic continues to affect lives across Morris County, where at least 79 people died in 2017 from an opiate overdose. Programs such as “Narcan 2.0” attempt to utilize recovery as the main tool in saving those suffering from substance abuse disorder. If the vicious cycle of addiction can be broken, progress will be made. To assist law enforcement first responders, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, very recently provided additional Narcan supplies for all participating Morris County police departments on December 12, 2017.

Prosecutor Knapp commented on the positive effect to date, “We are very encouraged by the positive impact “Narcan 2.0” has had so far. Law enforcement partnership with the treatment community is enabling the “Narcan 2.0” program to save lives. Being a “Stigma Free” County helps those suffering from substance abuse disorder to break away from this horrific disease.”

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Reorganization Meeting

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Reorganization Meeting

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Reorganization Meeting was held on Monday, January 1, 2018

H&R Block tax offices open for 2018, offer free 1040EZ

Frank L. Cahill
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H&R Block tax offices open for 2018, offer free 1040EZ

H&R Block opened its 10,000 offices nationwide today to serve taxpayers during the upcoming filing season. H&R Block has an office located within five miles of 95 percent of Americans. Whether they need help filing their 2017 return, W-4 planning for 2018, dealing with IRS-mandated refund delays or more, H&R Block can serve them when and how they want. 

“We help taxpayers get their taxes won, starting with getting them their maximum refund,” said Karen Orosco, senior vice president of U.S. retail for H&R Block. “We don’t stop there to get your taxes won, though. We will serve you when you want, where you want and how you want, including through our new virtual method that allows you to never step foot in an office but still get your taxes won with our expert tax professionals.”

Millions can file for free at H&R Block offices 

H&R Block’s free Federal 1040EZ offer will allow approximately 23 million taxpayers to file a Federal 1040EZ for free for a limited time at participating offices.

“Our free Federal 1040EZ offer gives taxpayers access to expert assistance in completing their returns and guarantees they get their maximum refund – all for free.” Orosco said.

“Filing a simple tax return may not be as easy as many taxpayers believe, especially if they are new filers, experienced a life change in 2017, face IRS refund delays or are concerned about how tax reform legislation will affect them in 2018, including the impact to their paychecks starting as early as February,” Orosco said. “Having assistance from a qualified tax professional provides taxpayers confidence that they aren’t leaving any money on the table and that they are prepared for the future.” 

Generally, a 1040EZ filer is a taxpayer whose filing status is single or married filing jointly, who does not pay mortgage interest, has no dependents and earned less than $100,000 last year. 

To learn more about filing a Free Federal 1040EZ and all other offers like H&R Block Tax Pro Go, find a nearby location or make an appointment, visit www.hrblock.com or call 1-800-HRBLOCK.

Adopt Two-year-old Junior; he is looking for a new home

Frank L. Cahill
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Adopt Two-year-old Junior; he is looking for a new home

PARSIPPANY — Junior is a two-year-old male Pit Bull Terrier/English Bulldog mix stole our hearts at the Newark municipal shelter when we met him! Surrendered to the shelter over two months ago, Junior was just waiting for his chance at freedom and we could not be happier we rescued him!

While about 65 pounds, Junior is short and stocky, much like a Bulldog. His tail rarely stops wagging and he absolutely loves getting pet! He also enjoys sitting RIGHT in your lap. He just wants to be as close to you as possible!

Junior is great with other dogs and could live with children ten and up. He walks great in a harness and would love to go on a lifetime of walks with you! Junior enjoyed playing with a tennis ball and had no problem giving it right back to us.

If you’re looking for a well-mannered, friendly, loving dog, please fill out an application by clicking here.

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Wise Animal Control’s goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place our dogs in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of our dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.

Our adoption process starts with filling an application, home visit, meet and greet and then finalizing with an adoption contract and fee.

Adoption fees range from about $200.00 to $500.00. These fees help defray costs of veterinary and foster care and are tax deductible.

Letter to the editor: The air is definitely different at Town Hall

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

The air was definitely different at Town Hall on this Tuesday night for the regular agenda meeting.  Maybe just metaphorically it was “cleaner”, less stifling, fresher, newer, and invigorating.  And that had nothing to do with the cold outside.  Inside there was a new attitude.  The public was able to speak their mind longer.  Instead of blank, dismissive, avoiding stares at the table top, and terse one-minute warning – questions came forth about citizens’ concerns.  A cordial and receptive conversation had started about new ideas.

For those of us that grasped what kind of change was taking place – it was really a new day.  The CFO had been sent home to spend time with her family after working a full Holiday weekend.  The Mayor at the beginning of the meeting, noted she was no longer needed on a regular basis. The Mayor had dismissed himself out of respect for the legislative process. Not that he was avoiding the public, as he also noted that he was determined to have a town hall once a month in every section of town going forward.

For someone like me, having run for Federal office and having the experience of debating my opponent in front of hundreds of people, my very own townhall was an extraordinarily intimidating place, as it was for so many in the past few years.  Why?  Because those behind the dais had all the power, and didn’t quite wield it with the appropriate humility you’d expect from a public servant. Not at all interested in a reasoned conversation. I had been mocked by the previous mayor for espousing the importance of transparency in a democracy.  I was told I was “full of it, Tom” – when noting that this was Jefferson’s dream – that an informed public could be capable of self-governance.  I was accused of backhanded partisan deception by a late former councilman for advocating for an ordinance to slow the flow of money that potentially corrupted our government.  The same ordinance was dismantled by a currently sitting councilman with the help of the previous attorney. I was denied service to the town on committees for blatant partisan reasons by a former councilman (now freeholder). It wasn’t fun, and at the risk of giving them any satisfaction – I’ll say it was quite humiliating.

So – yes the air had definitely changed in the council chamber.

Mayor Soriano moving the “Mayor Only Parking Sign” at Town Hall. The Mayor said he doesn’t need a special parking spot

On Monday – the cameras caught all the excitement of the day as the Governor-Elect, former governor, former mayor and so many other dignitaries and community leaders participated in the change of guard.   But in a quieter moment at the end of all the festivities – there was another moment that was missed. 

When getting ready to leave, I had warmed up my car and pulled around to the front of the building to pick up my family.  I debated whether I should park in the “Reserved Mayor” spot as no car was there.  Out of the front door came the new Mayor walking toward me with no overcoat and just a knit cap… and a screwdriver in his hand.   He proceeded to dismantle the “Reserved Mayor” sign stating that it was being converted to “Handicapped”.  He could  walk a little further from now on to give someone a chance to participate in government with just a little less hassle.   

Yep – it’s quite a new day at Parsippany Town Hall.

Tom Wyka  

Tori Rothman Inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success

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Tori Rothman Inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success

PARSIPPANY — Tori Rothman of Mount Tabor has been inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success at Kutztown University. Tori is a 2014 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School 

The Society is the nation’s largest leadership honor society. Students are selected by their college for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. With 599 chapters, the Society currently has 808,352 members nationwide.

In addition to honorable distinction, the Society provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation at their campus or online. Upon completion of the program, members receive their leadership certificate and take their place among the top student leaders at their campus and across the country. Members are able to list their affiliation on all statements of personal accomplishment, including their resume.

Membership is for life and provides access to benefits including scholarships and awards, exclusive on-campus events, employer recruitment through an online job bank, and discounts on computers, textbooks, grad school prep courses and insurance.

To be inducted at KU, students must attend an orientation, a three-hour leadership training seminar, three success networking team meetings and three speaker broadcasts featuring leading figures delivering success-related messages to members.

Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown, Pennsylvania. KU is just two hours from New York City; 90 minutes from Philadelphia. As the region’s center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU’s programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery. KU students select from more than 100 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 21 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery. For more information, please visit us at www.kutztown.edu.

Parsippany Animal Shelter lost power; Animals were moved to warm shelter

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Animal Shelter lost power; Animals were moved to warm shelter

PARSIPPANY — Power was out at the Parsippany Animal Shelter, so Mayor Soriano invited the animal control officers to keep the feline friends warm at Town Hall for the night. Special thanks goes out to Denville and Montville for offering to shelter the dogs for the night. Miller and Trill were among the cats that were visiting Town Hall, and they are both available for adoption.

Trill is approximately one to two years old. She has short hair. She came to Parsippany Animal Shelter as a stray from the streets with her kittens. The kittens were all raised up and adopted and now it’s her turn! She is shy but very sweet and she loves to be petted. She loves other cats as well and would love to be in a home with another cat! She is negative for felv/fiv, spayed, and up to date on vaccinations. She is house trained.  Vaccinations up to date, spayed and neutered. To adopt Trill call (973) 263-7083.

 

To adopt Trill call 973-263-7083
To adopt Miller call 973-263-7083

To meet these animals and the any other visit the Parsippany Animal Shelter 1069 Parsippany Boulevard. They are open Monday to Friday 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

 

Changes in New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Rate

Frank L. Cahill
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Changes in New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Rate

NEW JERSEY — Effective January 1, 2018, the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Rate is 6.625%.

Before January 1, 2017, the Sales Tax rate was 7%. Per P.L. 2016, c. 57, the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax rate was reduced in phases between 2017 and 2018:

  • 6.875% on sales made between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.
  • 6.625% on sales made on and after January 1, 2018.

Changes for Sellers

For taxable sales on and after January 1, 2018, sellers must collect and remit Sales Tax at the rate of 6.625% except under specific circumstances provided for by law. Sales Tax is levied on:

  • Tangible personal property;
  • Specified digital products; and
  • Enumerated services.

The Division of Taxation has updated Sales Tax Collection Schedule (Form ST-75)  37 kb, which is effective January 1, 2018. Form ST-75 rounds the amount of taxes owed to the nearest full cent. All tax calculations should be rounded accordingly. (See, “How to Calculate the Sales Tax.”) The tax rate (6.625%) is not rounded when calculating taxes owed.

Taxable Transactions

Sales Made Before January 1, 2018, but Delivered On or After January 1, 2018.

If the tangible personal property or specified digital products are sold and delivered, or services are rendered, between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017, the seller must collect Sales Tax at the rate of 6.875%.

If the property, products, or services are sold between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017, but are delivered or rendered on or after January 1, 2018, the seller must collect tax at the rate of 6.625%.
Sales Made Before January 1, 2017; Delivery on and After January 1, 2017: 
If the tangible personal property or specified digital products are sold and delivered or services are rendered before January 1, 2017, the seller must collect tax at the rate of 7%. If the tangible personal property, specified digital products, or services are sold before January 1, 2017, but the tangible personal property or specified digital products are delivered, or the services rendered on or after January 1, 2017, but before January 1, 2018, the seller must collect tax at the rate of 6.875%.

Aimee Osterman Named to Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania

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Aimee Osterman Named to Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania

PARSIPPANY — Aimee Osterman a freshman Early Elementary Education major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. Aimee was a 2017 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School and was a Camp Counselor at Harbor Hills Day Camp.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

Located in south central Pennsylvania, York College offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences and humanities to its 4,600 undergraduate students. The College also offers master’s programs in business, education and nursing, and a doctorate in nursing practice. A center of affordable academic excellence, York is dedicated to the intellectual, professional and social growth of its students. The College helps them develop a concrete plan to attain academic growth and career success; encourages them to try in the “real world” what they learn in the classroom; and prepares them to be professionals in whatever career they pursue.

Letter to the editor: I commend Paul Carifi, Jr. for doing what was right

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

This past Monday, I was able to attend the swearing in ceremony for Mayor Michael Soriano, and our two new council members, Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy.

My family and I stayed for the reorganization meeting immediately after as well.  Knowing about some of the contentious decisions that were being made that day, I was a little nervous when I heard the council choose Paul Carifi, Jr. as the Town Council President.

As the beginning of the reorganization meeting went on, and I heard how the votes were going, I became less nervous. Then came the biggest vote (in my mind) of the day – the Township Attorney.

The voting began and I listened to Mr. dePierro’s explanation of why he voted no. Moving on to Paul Carifi, Jr.’s vote and he too had words to share with the room. He read two pages of a 17-page opinion paper written by a lawyer he personally hired to determine whether he could make this vote or he had to abstain.

He then added personal words, pushing back on what Michael dePierro said, essentially telling Mr. dePierro that he took back words stated a couple of years ago that the people and the Mayor should decide who provides legal counsel to the town.

I commend Paul Carifi, Jr. for doing what was right and best for the town of Parsippany. He did NOT choose the easy road; instead, he chose the road less traveled today. The road that leads to fighting against your own party. Instead of choosing party politics, which seems to be all too common across this country from local to federal government, he chose what was best for the people, and what he heard from the people. 

I got a chance to speak with Paul after the meeting, and from that brief encounter, I can tell he has a tough battle ahead of him in his party, in reelection (if he chooses it) and in being Town Council President. But I want to say thank you to Paul for speaking up, for doing what was right, despite the hardships you are about to face. Thank you for breaking the chain of constant party politics and looking out for the people of Parsippany!

Kendra Von Achen

 

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First snowstorm of 2018 hits Parsippany

Frank L. Cahill
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First snowstorm of 2018 hits Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Department of Public Works has been out all morning clearing the streets of Parsippany.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Schools declared a 90-minute delayed open on Wednesday before the first flakes even fell in what’s being called a “bomb cyclone,” and then approximately 6:00 a.m. they closed the schools for the day.

Anticipated nor’easter expected to drop 10 inches or more of snow on eastern portions of New Jersey, but only two to four inches in Morris County.

State government offices, meanwhile, will open on a two-hour delay to allow time for clearing of roadways, parking lots and sidewalks for safe travel. Superior Court in Morristown is on a two-hour delay.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Government offices are business as usual, according to Parsippany’s Mayor Michael Soriano.

Township Council paves way for townhouses and apartments on Mountain Way

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Township Council paves way for townhouses and apartments on Mountain Way

PARSIPPANY — Former Council President Louis Valori called a special council meeting on December 27, 2017 to pass some final resolutions before his term ended on December 31, 2017.

One of the Resolutions (No. 2017-190) paved the way for 700 Mountain Way, LLC., the owner of property on Block 14, Lots 6, 6.01, 6.02, 9, 9.01 and 10 for construction of seventy-four townhome units and twenty-three apartment units, with related parking, and on-site and off-site improvements.

As part of an approved “Developers Agreement” the Developer is required to set aside twenty percent of the total number of for sale units and fifteen percent of the total number of rental units in the project as affordable housing units to be built in a conformity with Uniform Housing Affordability Controls.

According to official records filed in the State of New Jersey, 700 Mountain Way, LLC has a registered office at Wilf & Silverman, 820 Morris Turnpike, Suite 201, Short Hills, New Jersey. 700 Mountain Way, LLC, was formed on August 11, 2005. (Click here for Certificate of Formation).

On October 6, 2017, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) property located at 1500 Littleton Road was sold on October 6, for $8,500,000.00. The buyer is listed as Parsippany Littleton, LLC.  The office address is listed as 820 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills.

Also listed at the address of 820 Morris Avenue is Garden Homes.  Garden Homes is owned in part or wholly by Zygi Wilf. Zygi Wilf is the Owner/Chairman of the Minnesota Vikings (click here for additional details).

Wilf joined the family business and became head of one of the company’s affiliates, Garden Commercial Properties. Wilf has grown the company from four shopping centers in Northern New Jersey to over a hundred properties, including several large malls. In addition to the commercial properties, the Garden companies also own and manages 90,000 apartment units around the country. In Parsippany, Garden Communities consists of Powdermill Heights, Knoll Gardens, Mill Run at Parsippany, Redstone Gardens, Ridgeview Gardens, Redstone Apartments, Vail Gardens and Westgate Apartments.

Garden Homes is also involved with Forge Pond, a townhouse development with a price tag ranging from $435,000 to $535,000; Puddingstone Ridge, single family homes with a price tag of approximately $825,000; In Budd Lake, Lakeview Homes, single family homes with a price tag of approximately $600,000; In Fairfield, The Reserve at Fairfield, with homes ranging from $829,000 to $1,014,000. Mazdabrook Commons is listed as one of their past projects.

Other projects of Garden Homes is located in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, Warren Counties and Hartford Connecticut.

Garden Communities offers apartment rentals throughout New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. They offer 1, 2 or 3 bedroom units, studios, townhouses/duplexes, luxury apartment rentals, affordable housing or 55+ active adult communities. Their properties offer residents access to extensive shopping, entertainment, the best schools in the area and recreational activities for all ages.

Garden Commercial Properties also is listed at 820 Morris Avenue. Some of the properties in that portfolio include Parsippany’s Arlington Plaza, among over a dozen other shopping centers in New Jersey. Rutgers Village, Powder Mill East Shopping Center, and Powder Mill West Shopping Centers are part of Pineview Homes, which is a subsidiary of the Wilf empire.

700 Mountain Way
700 Mountain Way

Parsippany Council approves Mayor’s Appointment of Conflict Attorney

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Parsippany Council approves Mayor’s Appointment of Conflict Attorney

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council passed a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services to the firm McManimon, Scotland and Baumann as a conflict counsel in which matters the Township Attorney has a conflict.

The resolution (No. 2018:013) was passed at the Annual Reorganization meeting held on Monday, January 1, 2018.

The resolution passed 3-2, with Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani voting against the appointment.

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC is a law firm focused on New Jersey — serving both government and private sector clients — with an extensive history in public finance law. Founded in 1971, the firm brings a unique ability to bridge the public and private sectors in order to realize groundbreaking projects.

The firm is well diverse in Corporations, Business and Banking, Energy, Environmental, General and Special Counsel Services, Government Procurement & Contract Services, Housing, Labor and Employment, Litigation, New Markets Tax Credits, Property Tax Appeals, Public Finance, Public Utilities, Cable and Wi-Fi, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Redevelopment and Land Use, Tax and Tax Controversy.

They have three offices located in Roseland Office (headquarters), Newark and Trenton.

Nicholas Kumburis resigns from Board of Education

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Nicholas Kumburis resigns from Board of Education

PARSIPPANY — Nicholas C. Kumburis officially resigned from Parsippany-Troy Hills School District Board of Education as of midnight on January 1, 2018.

Below is the resignation letter he submitted to the School Board in September:

“In November of 2016, I was elected by the residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills to represent them as a member of the Board of Education. I had two main reasons for running. First was to participate in the Superintendent search and second was to ensure our budget money was being properly spent. With the hiring of Dr. Sargent, I have full confidence the board as a whole has made the right selection. I firmly believe Dr. Sargent will take our school district to the next level. As for the second part, I have learned that the board and faculty do everything within their power to ensure the education of our students is maximized given the financial constraints of the tax cap and state funding formula,” the letter stated 

“Having served the district in good faith, I now wish to return to my primary role as parent of children in this district. I have given my notice that I will finish out this year and forego the remainder of my term. I have gotten to know the members of the board, as well as Dr. Sargent. Each one cares deeply and works tirelessly to ensure our children receive a quality education. I am certain that the district will continue to thrive with or without my presence. I fully intend to continue my involvement in the community through coaching, mentoring, fundraising, science programs, and fostering a love of continual learning. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve our district in this capacity,” said Nick Kumburis.

The remaining two years of his term will be filled by appointment.

A notice of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education website states:

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township
Board of Education
Notice of Intent to Fill Board Member Vacancy Position

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Board of Education has one vacant Board Member position which it plans to fill at its Meeting on January 18, 2018. Interested individuals who possess the qualifications for a Board of Education Member (see ByLaw 0142 on the district’s website, by clicking here.) are encouraged to submit a resume and/or request for consideration to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Mrs. Robin Tedesco, by 1:00 PM, Friday, January 12, 2018. Submissions may be sent to the Dr. Frank A. Calabria Education Center, 292 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Mount Holleran’s Towne Tavern closes

Frank L. Cahill
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Mount Holleran’s Towne Tavern closes

PARSIPPANY — After nine years and about a month, December 31 was their last day.

The owners and staff thank you for your support over the years.

Their website, www.mhtownetavern.com was taken off line and is not available.

The place was known for great area bands, comedy nights and Karaoke.

Parsippany Focus left a message on their voicemail, and if we find any additional information, we will update this story.

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