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 statue 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.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breakfast networking seminar on “Promoting your business networking event… Radio? Newspapers? Internet? On Tuesday, February 23 starting at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at IHOP, 792 Route 46, Parsippany.
Representatives from WDHA/WMTR, Parsippany Life, Parsippany Focus, Page Link and other companies will answer questions and offer advise on how to promote your business.
Members $10.00 and non-members $15.00 includes breakfast and coffee or tea.
After a virtually snowless start, winter is getting a little interesting here in New Jersey. On Sunday, most of the region got its first taste of winter, with snow coating the ground in central and southern counties and making some highways slick. And now, the Garden State could be in the path of a coastal storm…
PARSIPPANY — This dog was abandoned at the Parsippany Animal Shelter this morning. This poor dog was left tied to our gate between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
The dog was tied to the fence at Parsippany Animal Shelter
Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Jeffrey Williams found him while conducting property checks and put him in his patrol vehicle until Animal Control Officers could respond.
He was left with his food, a bowl of water that was frozen solid, and a toy. Does anyone recognize him?
He has a black collar, red leash, is not neutered, and is not microchipped.
Any information please call (973) 263-7083.
The Parsippany Animal Shelter is located at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard. For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — Dominick DeIntinis wrestling for Central Middle School at 123 pounds, Nate Camiscioli wrestling for Brooklawn Middle School at 116 pounds, both are now 2-Time Morris County Middle School Champions.
The two are Great Friends and are Team mates on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Wrestling Club. They won the Top Title on January 16, 2016, at Memorial MS who hosted the County Championships.
BRIDGEWATER —The Somerset Patriots will hold open player tryouts for the team at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, April 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
There will be an administration fee of $40.00 to tryout, with the proceeds benefiting the Somerset Patriots Children’s Educational And Sportsmanship Foundation, which donates to various charities supported by the Somerset Patriots.
Players are to report to TD Bank Ballpark between 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. to register. Participants must be high school graduates and at least eighteen years of age. All those present should provide their career statistics and must supply their own wooden bats and baseball gloves.
All participants will be required to sign a release form before trying out for the team.
Somerset Patriots manager Brett Jodie and his coaching staff will be on hand to evaluate the players at the ballpark.
TD Bank Ballpark is located at One Patriots Park, Bridgewater.
PARSIPPANY — The Rutgers University Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropic event (the largest one in the state of New Jersey) that unites the Rutgers community in an effort to raise money and increase awareness for Embrace Kids Foundation. It is a university-wide tradition comprised of volunteers who champion a commitment to service, leadership development and fun. It’s all FOR THE KIDS! The dance will be held on April 1 and April 2.
Dancers must raise a minimum of $350.00 and Volunteers must raise a minimum of $100.00 by March 7 in order to be confirmed as participants for RUDM 2016!
Dancers, this year we have restructured the format of the event into two 12-hour sessions, allowing RUDM to expand to new heights, be more inclusive of the entire Rutgers community, and be more flexible with your schedule. More information about submitting your session preference will be sent to you after you are a confirmed Dancer!
To create a legacy of service, caring and community involvement at Rutgers University
To foster a relationship between Rutgers University’s organizations and patients and families served by Embrace Kids Foundation
To raise funds and awareness for the patient families served by Embrace Kids Foundation
To make a donation click here. All donations are tax deductible.
So far the group raised $692,046,67 last year, raised over $4.9 Million since 1999. 100% of money raised went to Embrace Kids Foundation.
Ryan Sheehan
Coordinated by Parsippany High School Class of 2012 graduate Ryan Sheehan, and Class of 2016 Rutgers, he is the of Captain of Theta Delta Chi’s Dance Marathon Team.
Hundreds of families in New Jersey and thousands nationwide are confronted each year with the terrible news that their child has cancer, sickle cell disease or some other serious disorder.
Embrace Kids Foundation offers unique programs and services that deliver a comprehensive and compassionate method of delivering care to families when they need it most. Embrace Kids Foundation exists to lighten the burden and improve the quality of life for children with cancer, sickle cell and other serious disorders in the New Jersey/New York City metropolitan area
Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM) is the largest, student-run philanthropic event in New Jersey. RUDM’s mission is to provide emotional and financial support for children who are a part of Embrace Kids Foundation. RUDM participants dance to help raise funds and awareness that goes towards Embrace Kids Foundation’s mission to support the non-medical needs of children with cancer, sickle cell, and other serious disorders.
Ankur Choski a participant in 2015 Dance Marathon said “It’s a great organization and it helped me meet amazing people that were all for an amazing cause. This year by allowing dancers from one of two opportunities to dance at the marathon, Dance Marathon has expanded to new and better heights, they have shown that Dance Marathon is more inclusive of the entire Rutgers community and it is more flexible with my schedule.”
RUDM is not limited to one weekend in Spring. It is a year-long effort to raise funds and awareness for children with cancer and blood disorders. Children and their families who are a part of Embrace Kids Foundation are paired with fraternities, sororities, and organizations across Rutgers University. The pairing ensures children and their families have a support system at the University, and feel as they are a part of the Rutgers community.
For more information on the Dance Marathon, click here.
Rutgers University Dance Marathon is not just another event at the University. It’s a tradition that has far-reaching effects into the community. It’s a tradition that brings the Rutgers community together. It’s a tradition that benefits a marvelous cause. It is a tradition that we hope you take part in.
Rutgers University Dance Marathon is located at 11 Bartlett Street, New Brunswick.
PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, January 13, The Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment held its annual reorganization meeting.
New comer Aida Visakay was sworn in as a regular member for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2016. Visakay filled the seat vacated by Loretta Gragnani. Gragnani was sworn in as a Councilwoman on January 1.
Nancy Snyder and David Kaplan were also sworn in as a regular member for a four-year term ending December 31, 2019.
Davey Willans was appointed by the Township Council to a two-year term as an alternate member. His term will expire on December 31, 2017. Willans was not present at the meeting and will be sworn in at the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 20.
Robert J. Iracane was voted unanimouslyto serve as Chairman and member Jonathan Nelson was also voted unanimously to serve as Vice Chairman.
Former member Brian Kelley was not reappointed by the Township Council.
Parsippany Attorney Peter King was reappointed as Board Attorney; John T. Chadwick, IV was reappointed at Board Planner and Keller & Kirkpatrick of Parsippany was appointed as Board Engineer.
Gordon Meth of the RBA Group was not reappointed as Board Engineer by the committee.
Other members of the Board of Adjustment include Mr. Bernie Berkowitz, Mr. Scot Joskowitz, and Mr. Sridath Reddy.
Sridath Reddy and Board Of Adjustment Attorney Peter J. King, Esq.Board member David Kaplan being sworn in by Peter J. King, Esq. while Tyler Kaplan holds the bible.Nancy Snyder being sworn in by Peter J. King, Esq.
PARSIPPANY — Littleton Elementary School PTA parent Katherine Ferrante decided to set up a free little library at Three Brooklawn Drive. She currently only advertises on her Facebook page and through the Littleton School PTA.
The concept is simple. Just go to the “Little Library” drop off a book and then take one to read. When you are finished reading the book, drop off that book and take another one. The books have been circulating since she started the concept a number of weeks ago.
Some of the books available at the “Free Little Library” are:
The Husbands Secret – Book by Liane Moriarty: Australian author Moriarty, in her fifth novel (after The Hypnotist’s Love Story), puts three women in an impossible situation and doesn’t cut them any slack. Cecilia Fitzpatrick lives to be perfect: a perfect marriage, three perfect daughters, and a perfectly organized life. Then she finds a letter from her husband, John-Paul, to be opened only in the event of his death. She opens it anyway, and everything she believed is thrown into doubt. Meanwhile, Tess O’Leary’s husband, Will, and her cousin and best friend, Felicity, confess they’ve fallen in love, so Tess takes her young son, Liam, and goes to Sydney to live with her mother. There she meets up with an old boyfriend, Connor Whitby, while enrolling Liam in St. Angela’s Primary School, where Cecilia is the star mother.
This is the selection to choose from. The books change daily as residents take one and replace it with another.
Trace by Patricia Cornwell: Dr. Kay Scarpetta, having left Richmond, Virginia five years ago to become a freelancer, is asked to return at the request of her replacement, Chief Medical Examiner Joel Marcus. A young girl has been murdered, but very few clues are available. In parallel her niece Lucy is investigating an attack on her companion Henri. Henri has been sent for analysis and safe keeping to stay with Benton Wesley, Scarpetta’s partner. Scarpetta’s investigations are hampered by Marcus’s ineptness and the disarray of her former lab.
The Town That Started the Civil War – Book by Nat Brandt: Anyone interested in nineteenth-century Lorain County history, who has not read Nat Brandt’s The Town that Started the Civil War, should immediately head to the “Free Public Library.” It is a marvelous account, and for someone like me who wants to understand what daily life in Wellington was like during the 1800s, it is a vivid snapshot in time.
Get Out Of Your Mind and Get Into Your Life – by Steven C. Hayes: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a new, scientifically based psychotherapy that takes a fresh look at why we suffer and even what it means to be mentally healthy. What if pain were a normal, unavoidable part of the human condition, but avoiding or trying to control painful experience were the cause of suffering and long-term problems that can devastate your quality of life? The ACT process hinges on this distinction between pain and suffering. As you work through this book, you’ll learn to let go of your struggle against pain, assess your values, and then commit to acting in ways that further those values.
The Parsippany Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Summer Program Staff.
We are looking for applicants to fill these openings:
Volunteer positions – children who will be completing 8th grade June 2016 and entering ninth grade in September 2016. Approximately four hours max per day.
Paid Positions – applicants who are ninth grade 2015-16 and above. Full Time & Part Time Positions.
Director & Assistant Director Positions – Adults with previous child care or teaching experience. Part Time and Full Time Positions.
PARSIPPANY — Eastlake students and staff showed an outpouring of support and well wishes for former student, Alex Gallego, as he fights to recover from recent devastating injuries, on Friday, January 15.
They were a sea of blue and white to honor Alex and his love of his former college, Penn State. Through generous donations from the Eastlake families and the staff, they raised a total of $1,250 to help Alex’s family with his recovery.
Alex suffered injuries and is in the ICU fighting to get better. He and his family will undoubtedly have innumerable medical bills and any support that we can give, especially this time of year, will never be forgotten.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a structure fire at 64 Midvale Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, at 3:47 a.m. on Friday, January 15.
Multiple Parsippany Police Officers, along with the Lake Hiawatha Fire Department District #4, Rockaway Neck Fire Department District #5, Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad, and the Town of Boonton Fire DepartmentRapid Intervention Crew responded to the scene.
Upon arrival of Patrol Sergeant Earl Kinsey and Patrol Officer Michael Sprung, along with Deputy Fire Chief of District #4 C. Cleary they found one resident, 23 year old female, outside the house, who reported the other resident, a 61 year old male, had just entered the structure.
Shortly after learning the male entered the residence, he emerged from the structure. The residents advised the Officers that three cats and three birds were still inside the residence. Due to the heavy smoke responding Officers were unable to enter the residence to locate the pets.
The responding Fire Departments were able to bring the fire under control and extinguish it. The fire was contained to one bedroom, but the rest of the interior of the house sustained heavy smoke damage. Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad evaluated both occupants, who refused further medical treatment.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery arrived at the scene to fill air bottle, and to board up the house.
Three of the resident’s birds and one cat perished in the fire. Parsippany Animal Control responded to the scene and took control of the two surviving cats.
The structure is uninhabitable and the Red Cross was contacted and responded to assist the victims.
Morris County CIS responded to the scene and processed the area. This incident is still under investigation by Fire Investigator Det. M. Czajka.
If anyone has any information about the fire, they are asked to call the Investigative Division at (973) 263-4313.
PARSIPPANY — The Diabetes Foundation in partnership with Morristown Medical Center Community Health Department and ShopRite of Parsippany, will sponsor a free monthly diabetes education program at ShopRite, 808 Route 46 West. Majority funding for the events will be provided by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.
Sessions will be held the first Wednesday of each month, with the first one scheduled for Wednesday, February 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A “teachable” dinner will be served at each session.
The program is designed to assist those individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes (or with a family history of diabetes) to maintain or improve their health. Program topics include proper nutrition, appropriate medications, blood sugar control and physical activity. Complimentary health screenings will include A1C blood sugar, cholesterol, etc. One-on-one nutrition and diabetes care coaching will be offered along with prizes and giveaways.
“For those individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes this program is a perfect opportunity to help realize your New Year’s Resolution to strive for better health,” said Roberta Schmidt, executive director of The Diabetes Foundation. “We strongly encourage residents to take advantage of this chance to educate themselves and their families about diabetes and, should they or a loved one have diabetes or pre-diabetes, to learn what they need to do to manage it effectively.”
There are nearly one million adults and children in New Jersey with diabetes. People with poorly controlled diabetes are at high risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, amputation and death. Diabetes is the third leading cause of death among Americans, and the number one cause of blindness and non-traumatic amputations.
The Diabetes Foundation (www.diabetesfoundationinc.org), in 1990 to assist people with diabetes throughout the state of New Jersey, is dedicated to improving the care and quality of life for children and adults with diabetes. The organization offersdiabetes medications and supplies to uninsured and underinsured individuals with diabetes; provides patient advocacy whereby DFI staff, interns and volunteers connect with patients to offer educational information and resources for them to move forward; educates the public on preventing diabetes, identifying it, and learning to cope with the disease; and provides thefunding to send needy children from the tri-state area to Camp Nejeda, a diabetes camp in Sussex County.
Registration is required and space is limited. To register, contact the Diabetes Foundation at (201) 444-0337 or (800) 633-3160.
PARSIPPANY — Temple Beth Am’s annual service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be graced by a special guest, Robert Azriel Devine, who will speak about his unique experience growing up as both a black man and a Jew, on Friday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m.
On August 23, 1969, when Robert Azriel Devine celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at the south side’s well -known Congregation Rodfei Zedeck on Hyde Park Avenue, he was the first black child to achieve this milestone in Chicago’s Jewish community. At the time, the Chicago Tribune headline read, “Bar Mitzvah Planned for Negro Boy, 13”.
The accompanying article went on to share his path to the bima, which included the same four years of study that every young Jewish child undergoes. and was quoted by the paper as “not being a stunt.” Mr. Devine’s spiritual growth was especially nurtured by his father, who was serving as the Rabbi of the House of Israel Hebrew Cultural Center and was also the Chairman of the United Leaders’ Council of Hebrew Israelites, an organization of black Rabbis from Chicago, Illinois and Gary and Indianapolis, Indiana.
“Everyone at Temple Beth Am is honored to have Azriel join us. He will be sharing his personal journey during our annual Shabbat service honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” noted Cantor Inna Serebro-Litvak, who was instrumental in bringing Azriel to the Temple. She continued, “over the years, Temple Beth Am has enjoyed a wide range of distinctive speakers who have shared their extraordinary experiences with us during this special Shabbat – and we look forward to this year being equally as moving at a time when we could all use some inspiration.” Azriel will also help us understand how black history connects to Judaism – revealing a fascinating diversity that is the fabric of modern Israel and Jewry as a whole. If you believe that we are all responsible for one another, then you don’t want to miss this engaging talk entitled “Kol Yisrael.”
About Robert Azriel Devine Robert Azriel Devine was born and raised in Chicago Illinois and has practiced Judaism since birth. He was a member of Congregation Rodfei Zedek where he also attended Hebrew school and had his Bar-Mitzvah. He also studied briefly at Ida Crown Academy and is an alumni of Camp Ramah. Azriel is currently attending the Academy of Jewish Religion in Yonkers New York. His goal is to become an ordained Rabbi.
Morris County Sheriff’s Office held the first of three sessions of its Clergy Academy.
More than thirty different religious institutions from throughout Morris County met at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy in Parsippany to discuss a variety of community and law enforcement issues.
The Clergy leaders also learned about the Sheriff’s Office and various types of law enforcement agencies in our area. The participants also learned about the programs and services offered by Morris County law enforcement that can be useful to protecting their congregations. The Clergy met with members of the Sheriff’s Community Services Unit and learned about the value of promoting and participating in the Morris County Crimestoppers Program.
“It is vital that law enforcement be connected with the community and by partnering with the clergy it is possible to help reduce crime and protect our citizens”, said Undersheriff
Morris County Undersheriff William Schievella
of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office who spearheaded the program. This academy, is the first of its kind run by the agency, and partners with the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety as well as the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in future sessions which will be held at the Public Safety Complex and the Correctional Facility.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Officer D. Ross and R. McGinnis conducted a traffic stop on a 2015 Hyundai Accent on Route 80 West which was wanted for questioning for a possible shoplifting out of Hanover Township on Wednesday, January 6 at 12:55 a.m.
New Jersey State Police and Hanover Township Police arrived on scene to assist. After a brief investigation the driver, Rashaun Chambers, 21, Allentown, Pennsylvania, was arrested for four active warrants. The warrants were issued by Irvington Police Department, Sparta Police Department and two from Mendham Police Department with a combined bail amount of $715.00.
Mr. Chambers was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing. While at Police Headquarters Mr. Chambers was found to be in possession of 3 counterfeit $100.00 bills which he intended to use towards paying his bail.
Patrol Sergeant M. LaManna then charged Mr. Chambers with Forgery and the bail was set at $5,000. with no 10% option for the charge. Upon further investigation Mr. Chambers was additionally charged with Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs after he was found to have 3 suspected pills of oxycodone in his possession. He was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility in default of his bail. The reported shoplifting incident is under investigation by the Hanover Township Police Department.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department was contacted by an employee of Residence Inn, 3 Gatehall Road, to report an occupant who failed to pay their bill at 4:16 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6.
While investigating the incident it was determined that Michelle Mendoza-Martinez, 49, Parsippany, had multiple active traffic and criminal warrants from Parsippany and Dover with a total bail of $5,700. at which time she was placed under arrest and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.
Ms. Mendoza-Martinez was unable to post bail at which time she was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office until she is able to post bail or her court dates for the warrants.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Headquarters was contacted by a male reporting that he was the victim of an assault at 10:58 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30.
Patrol Sergeant A. Keiser along with Patrol Officer G. Lowe and E. Elston responded to scene to speak to the victim. Upon arrival of the Officers they made contact with the victim who had visible injuries to his face and was bleeding.
The victim advised the officers he was in his hotel room and was punched and stomped on by an acquaintance, identified as Kyle Normandin, 22, Uxbridge, Massachusetts, because he did not have a cigarette to give him.
After the assault, Mr. Normandin fled the room and came back with Tyler Gammon, 20, Parsippany. After a brief conversation Mr. Normandin and Mr. Gammon stole cash from the victim and fled the area in a 2009 Nissan Quest.
Detective A. Morelli and J. Keiling arrived on scene and were able to determine that the suspects may be coming back to the hotel. After a short time the suspect’s vehicle arrived in the parking lot and a traffic stop was conducted. After a brief investigation Tyler Gammon and sole passenger Jomaxy Paulino, 19, Brooklyn, New York, were both placed under arrest. Mr. Gammon and Mr. Paulino were transported back to Police Headquarters. Mr. Normandin was not located inside the vehicle.
Mr. Paulino was charged with Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana and released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Mr. Gammon was charged with Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Theft of Movable Property, Possession of less than 50 grams of Marijuana, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe with a bail amount of $65,000 with no 10% option.
Mr. Gammon was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility until he is able to post bail or his court date.
An arrest warrant was issued for Mr. Normandin for Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Theft of Movable property and Aggravated Assault.
On January 8, 2016 Mr. Normandin was taken into custody by the Ramapo Police Department in New York. Mr. Normandin waived his right to an extradition hearing and was taken into custody by Parsippany Police Department Detectives on January 16. Mr. Normandin was unable to post his $65,000 no 10% option bail and was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility until he is able to post bail or his court date.
Editors Note: Criminal complaints are merely accusations. Despite these accusations, 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 — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany celebrated its 25th Anniversary at a dinner-dance held on Tuesday, January 12 at the Hanover Manor.
In attendance was New Jersey District 9 Lieutenant Governor Steve McKinley, New Jersey District Governor Gordon Meth and Kiwanis International Trustee Lance Incitti.
During the Anniversary Celebration, there were two George F. Hixson Awards honored and two Kiwanian of the Year.
Kiwanis President Connie Keller presented Greg Elbin, the current President-Elect with the first George F. Hixson Award. Then she presented Frank Cahill, the current Vice President with a George F. Hixson Award. Cahill is a charter member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
The George F. Hixson Fellowship was created in 1983 by the Kiwanis International Foundation Board of Trustees. It is named in honor of the first Kiwanis International President, who served from 1916 to 1918.
First time George F. Hixson Fellowship members receive two numbered medallions bearing the likeness of Hixson. Both hang from a blue-and white-ribbon. One is encased in a walnut and velvet shadow box for display, and the other is worn at high visibility Kiwanis functions. Also awarded is a lapel pin.
Then Kiwanis Treasurer, Steve Dickens, awarded two “Kiwanian of the Year” awards. Bob Young and Deborah Mellinger shared that honor. Bob and Deb met at Kiwanis, and is engaged to be married on May 21.
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. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has been honoring a volunteer since 1992.
Connie Keller said “Tonight we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. It is because of every member of the past 25 years that we are still an active viable club. For every member that has volunteered, attended a fundraiser, chaired a function, was a direct or an officer … this night is for you. Celebrate and enjoy all that you have accomplished over the years. You have shown me that way and I am proud to be part of this organization.”
In it’s 25-year history, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has awarded almost 40 “Hixson Awards. Hixson are given to Kiwanians who have contributed to the betterment of the club. The Club is eligible to award a Hixson for each donation of $1,000 to the Kiwanis International Foundation.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held its first meeting on December 5, 1991 and was officially chartered on February 1, 1992.
Charter members included Jayne Beline, Frank Cahill, Margaret Mary Cerbo, Nick Cerbo, Karen Gajewski, Ronda Kron, Jeanne O’Donnell, and Dr. Joseph Weisberg.
Entertainment during the evening was Teddy Comora, on the keyboard. Teddy is a Parsippany Hills High School graduate and currently attends Cornell University.
Kiwanis President Connie Keller addressing the guests
Steve McKinley, Lt. Governor, NJ Division 9
Lance Incitti, Kiwanis International Trustee
Greg Elbin being honored with a Hixson Award
Greg Elbin, Steve McKinley and Connie Keller
Connie Keller pinning the Hixson Award on Frank Cahill
Steve McKinley, Frank Cahill and Connie Keller
Former Mayor Mimi Letts with Teddy Comora on the keyboard
New Hixson Honorees: Frank Cahill and Greg Elbin
Steve McKinley, Frank Cahill, Connie Keller and Greg Elbin at the Kiwanis Club 25th Anniversary celebration
Treasurer Steve Dickens presenting the Kiwanians of the Year Award
Two new Kiwanians of the Year: Bob Young and Deborah Mellinger
McKinley, Dickens, Bob Young, Deborah Mellinger, and Connie Keller
Bob Young, Deborah Mellinger and Kiwanis Secretary Karen Gajewski
Hixson Award winners over the years
Kiwanian of the Year winners
Dr. Susan Elbin dancing with Greg Elbin
Joyce Garrow with Council Vice President Robert Peluso
The attendees were entertained by Teddy Cormora
Joyce Garrow and Joseph O’Neill
Mr. and Mrs. DeChristopher
Mr. and Mrs. Keller
Frank Cahill with Past President Carol Teisi
Joyce Garrow, Karen DeChristopher and Robert Peluso
Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Frank Cahill
Nicolas Limanov and Frank Cahill
The anniversary cake
Dr. Joseph Weisberg gave closing remarks
Some of the past and present programs and projects of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany are:
Sponsor the Parsippany Hills High School, Parsippany High School and Whippany Park High School Key Clubs.
Sponsor the Brooklawn Middle School and Central Middle School Builders Clubs.
Sponsor nine K-Kids Clubs in the Grammar Schools in Parsippany.
Cook and serve dinner for Homeless Solutions once a month.
Co-sponsor a Division Aktion Club.
Donate to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Parsippany.
Donate to Project Graduation.
Donate to Family Promise of Morris County to help homeless families.
Donate to Prevent Child Abuse NJ and help raise awareness for their two campaigns: Pinwheel Campaign in April – Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Purple Hat Campaign in October – Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) & Baby Abuse
Donate to Jersey Battered Women’s Service of Morris County (JBWS).
Donate to the Parsippany Library Programs.
Donate to the Parsippany Food Bank.
Donate to Programs through grants to our Foundation, such as Craftsman Farms.
Donate to the Parsippany Day Care Center.
Donate to Autism, Eliminate and Children’s Specialized Hospital.
Donate to Camp Nejeda.
Sponsor the Parsippany Street Fair.
Sponsor Scholarships for Kiwanis Youth Leadership Training, Key leader Training, Hugh O’Brien Camp and Scholarships for further education.
Support Parsippany’s East and West Little Leagues.
Support our local churches through an Ecumenical Breakfast for friendship, fellowship and exchange of ideas.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets Thursday mornings at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information visit their website by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breakfast networking seminar on “Promoting your business networking event… Radio? Newspapers? Internet? On Tuesday, February 23 starting at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at IHOP, 792 Route 46, Parsippany.
PARSIPPANY — This dog was abandoned at the Parsippany Animal Shelter this morning. This poor dog was left tied to our gate between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Dancers must raise a minimum of $350.00 and Volunteers must raise a minimum of $100.00 by March 7 in order to be confirmed as participants for RUDM 2016!
RUDM is not limited to one weekend in Spring. It is a year-long effort to raise funds and awareness for children with cancer and blood disorders. Children and their families who are a part of Embrace Kids Foundation are paired with fraternities, sororities, and organizations across Rutgers University. The pairing ensures children and their families have a support system at the University, and feel as they are a part of the Rutgers community.
