PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer G. Tosh responded to a residence on Winfield Drive for a reported stolen motor vehicle. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the victim who advised him that he parked his 2017 Jeep Cherokee in his driveway at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7 and when he woke up on Thursday, November 8 at approximately 5:00 a.m. it was stolen. The victim further advised Officer Tosh that he left the vehicle unlocked and the keys in the ignition.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Sergeant M. LaManna was in route to a call for service when he observed a 2007 Toyota Camry stopped in a lane of travel on Route 202 South (Littleton Road) on November 5 at 12:55 a.m.
He advised dispatch that the driver was asleep behind the wheel. Patrol Sergeant J. Kornas, along with Patrol Officers A. Ohlsen and D. Ribaudo responded to assist Sergeant LaManna.
Officers made contact with the driver, Johnel Gibson, 47, Budd Lake.
While speaking to Mr. Gibson, they detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath.
After a brief investigation, Mr. Gibson was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving and Delaying Traffic.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officers J. Seeger and J. Hughes were patrolling the area of Route 46 near Arlington Plaza on Friday, November 2 at 10:23 p.m. when they observed a 2009 Hyundai Accent fail to maintain its lane.
They initiated a motor vehicle stop and spoke to the driver, Vincent Dillon, 36, Parsippany.
While speaking to the officers, they detected the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. After a brief investigation, Mr. Dillon was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving and Failure to Maintain Lane.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officers Taylor and Abrusci responded to the parking lot of Galleria 10 on Friday, November 2 on a reported burglary to a motor vehicle. Upon their arrival, the victim advised them that the driver’s side rear window on their vehicle was shattered and approximately $1,500.00 worth personal items were stolen.
They then spoke to a second victim, who advised them that the driver’s side front window on their vehicle was shattered and approximately $100.00 in currency, along with other personal items were stolen.
They then spoke to a third victim, who advised them that their vehicle’s rear passenger window was shattered and approximately $3,000.00 worth of personal items were stolen.
All three vehicle burglaries occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 7:47 p.m. on Friday, November 2.
These incidents remain under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
A few years back the undersigned publicly endorsed the PILOT agreement with UPS on Cherry Hill Road. About 6 months prior the undersigned became aware of the development tax break passed by state legislatures. UPS is commercial operation, brought jobs to the area, must likely increased home property values, located by highway hubs and reflecting back increased tax ratable.
The PILOT for 1515 Route 10 East (old Intel building) with proposed 441 apartments and retail space will certainly increase the student enrollment by empirical calculation by 150 students. This apartment complex has higher percentage of 2 and 3 bedroom units than other complexes. Parsippany already has approximately 7,200 apartment units.
As to tax roll increase, the township at “best” will increase by $100,000 with the Board of Education getting NOTHING.
There has been no input from Board of Education, yet using $25,000 per student expense less $9,000 for fixed and administration per year the school board will incur an additional expense of $2,400,000 per year. Who pays? You the property owner.
You are subsidizing the developer forever.
Request by OPRA to the township clerk: Long Term Tax Exemption for The District at 1515 Urban Renewal, LLC.
It’s lengthy , complicated, and confusing. It’s done that way for a reason.
Recommend listening to the November 8, 2018 Council meeting Tape available on Parsippany Focus.
Part 1, minute marker 6 to 10, Mr. Hanley,
Part 2, minute 21 to 32, Mr. & Mrs. Venezia
Mr. Hanley ,hired by the township uses Rutgers University projection as to school enrollment which does not reflect true enrollment numbers Parsippany incurs.
Mr. & Mrs. Venezia has spent untold hours on your behalf challenging this application as to its financial and community impact.
Only Councilwoman Janice McCarthy has voted NO to this application as planning board member.
She obviously understands its flaws.
This application would set a precedent, contact your mayor and council. Attend the voting meeting November 20.
MORRIS COUNTY — In honor of Veterans Day, several years ago Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp began the annual tradition of recognizing U.S. Military Veterans who serve in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. The program was the idea of Chief of Staff Daniel Pfeiffer, himself an Army Veteran.
Today, November 9, 2018, Prosecutor Knapp and his command staff again celebrated Veterans Day with members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office who served in the United States Armed Forces, or currently serve as a member in a branch of the United States Military Reserves, before pursuing a career with the Prosecutor’s Office. Currently, there are (12) members who are U.S. Veterans. The following list identifies each member, and the respective military branch in which they served:
Chief of Staff Daniel Pfeiffer
U.S. Army
Captain Robert McNally
U.S. Marines
Captain Harrison Dillard
U.S. Army
Sergeant Michael Gomez
U.S. Army
Detective Jimmy Atoche
U.S. Army
Detective Joseph Ellis
U.S. Army
Detective Muhammad Thomas
U.S. Marines
Assistant Prosecutor Julian Hill
U.S. Army
Assistant Prosecutor Robert Preziosi
U.S. Army
Director Al Imperiale*
U.S. Army
Agent John Jespersen
U.S. Marines
Support Staff Member Anthony Del Viscovo
U.S. Air Force
*Deceased
Appointed to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in 2018, Support Staff Member Anthony Del Viscovo was also recognized as being the newest member to be added to the Veteran’s Honor Roll. The following information reflects his service accomplishments.
Support Staff Member Anthony Del Viscovo February 2010 – July 2010
Basic Training Military Training 331st Wolf Pack, Military
Police Technical School. Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
August 2010 – August 2012:
PCS Aviano Air Base Italy, 31st Security Forces Squadron. Served as: Entry Controller, Internal/External Security Response Team, Close Bound Sentry, and Patrol Officer
August 2011 – December 2011:
Deployed to Kalamata, Greece in support of Operation Unified Protector. Served as Internal Security Response Team
September 2012- May 2015:
PCS Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, 11th Security Forces Squadron. Served as: Elite Gate Guard, Internal/External Security Response Team, Patrol Officer, and Desk Sergeant
Awards Received:
-Basic Military Training: Honor Graduate
-Security Forces Technical School: Academic Achievement Award
-Aviano AB, Italy: USAF Achievement Medal and Promoted to Senior Airman Below the Zone
-Operation Unified Protector: NATO Medal and USAF Achievement Medal
-Joint Base Andrews, Maryland: USAF Achievement Medal
Prosecutor Knapp said, “The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is fortunate to have these United States Military Veterans working in our office. Their service to their county has transitioned to serving the citizens of Morris County, and I am honored to recognize them for their continued efforts in making our great country safe”.
PARSIPPANY — The 7th Grade B-Level PAL Redhawks have advanced to the Divisional Championship. As the second seed, our Redhawks beat the third seeded New Providence PAL Pioneers last Sunday 6-0 on the shoulders of their formidable defense. They will take on the #1 seeded, Somerville-Branchburg United on Sunday, November 11.
The Redhawks met up with SBU in Week 2 of the regular season and came away with a 22-6 win.
This is the 3rd playoff appearance for these boys in as many years. The division championship game is as far as they’ve ever gotten but they have higher expectations of themselves this year.
They have a very tough defense and their offense has shown the ability to put up points but they’re not resting on what they’ve achieved to date. They had another great practice last night with all of the boys stepping up their game.
Please make plans to come down to Somerville on Sunday. The boys will feed off your energy and in turn you’ll get to see a great game.
The game is at 12:00 Noon on Sunday, November 11 at Somerville High School, 222 Davenport Street, Somerville.
PARSIPPANY — Meet Johnny! He is a six-month-old Black Lab puppy ready to find his forever home!
He is an easygoing dog who LOVES to cuddle anytime and anywhere. He wants everyone he meets to hold him and give him lots of pets. In return, he will cover your face in kisses to show how much he loves you! While he is still a puppy, he is not rambunctious but enjoys a good romp in the yard.
A note from Johnny’s foster mom: “Johnny is one of the sweetest foster puppies we have ever had! All he wants is for you to love him. Whenever you sit down, he is ready to curl up on your lap. He will usually rest his head on my chest or shoulder. He is super mellow for a dog his age. He will usually lay in his dog bed or on the couch when he is not playing outdoors or with his toys. He loves tennis balls or squeaky toys! He always aims to please and is a great listener.”
Johnny is working on learning his basic commands and has mastered “sit”. He is very food motivated and eager to learn. He sleeps through the night in his crate and is doing great with his potty training! He would do wonderful in a home with another dog and can also live with children 10 and up.
If you’re looking for a loving, sweet puppy, adopt Johnny!
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PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills provided a safe and fun place for Parsippany children to “Trick or Treat.” The children went from trunk to trunk instead of door to door! Families, Volunteer organizations and friends decorated their vehicle and joined in the fun with the children. There were firemen, policemen, batman, witches, and princesses roaming around Veterans Park collecting bags of candy.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., would like to remind residents this week’s Council Meeting will be held Thursday November 8, at its regularly scheduled time of 7:30 p.m.; However, immediately thereafter the Township Council will make a motion to move into closed session. The open session will begin at 8:30 p.m.
The public is invited to attend all meetings. A portion of each meeting will be set aside for public comment. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (973) 263-4357 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.
MORRIS COUNTY — Thank you! Thank you to each and every one of you for your support throughout our campaign.
Yesterday, the Sherrill campaign received more votes than ours. I always have admired Mikie’s prior service to our country, and now I wish her well in the next phase of her life as the Representative from this district to the House of Representatives.
Despite the outcome at the polls, Johanna and I want to stress to you the immense sense of gratitude we have for all of you, and for everyone who has put so much of themselves into this campaign.
From the beginning, our campaign has offered a positive, hopeful, and confident vision of America. We have touted our belief in fundamental American values like rewarding hard work, and enforcing our laws. Our mission has been infused with optimism, and we have been determined to transcend the pettiness of small politics to speak of things greater than ourselves.
We will never stop fighting for the values we believe in because we love our country too much to stop. We love our families, our friends, and our neighbors too much. And yes, we even love our opponents too much to stop fighting for what we believe is right for all Americans.
So let us celebrate some great accomplishments, and remember those accomplishments most. We know, and the rest of the world knows, that we have fought the good fight. We have finished the race. And we have kept the faith. And until we’re called upon to get back in the arena and do it once again, may God bless the great State of New Jersey, and may He bless the United States of America.
PARSIPPANY — Speaking in front of a packed house of more than 2,000 supporters at the Parsippany Sheraton Hotel, Navy veteran, federal prosecutor, mother of four, and first time candidate Mikie Sherrill claimed a decisive, historic victory in the race for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Assemblyman Jay Webber called Congresswoman-elect Sherrill to concede. Sherrill’s win marks the first time in more than thirty years that a Democrat will represent the 11th District in Congress, and she will now be the second woman in the New Jersey Congressional Delegation. The victory was the culmination of a bipartisan, grassroots movement built over two years in the 11th, driven by voters’ concerns over health care protections, tax changes that leave New Jersey homeowners behind, and gun laws that have left too many firearms in dangerous hands.
Speaking in front of a packed house of more than 2,000 supporters
In Morris County, Sherrill took the lead with 76,819 votes (53.86%) with Jay Webber at 64,339 votes (45.11%). Morris County has 364,147 registered voters and 190,892 voted or 52.42%
Parsippany residents Tom, Betty and Brielle Wyka with friends congratulating Sherrill’s big win
“Tonight, we celebrate a historic moment, born of our deep belief in what we have to do to make America what it can be and should be,” said Congresswoman-elect Sherrill. “I swore my first oath to support our country when I was 18 years old, and ever since that day, my confidence in our democracy has never wavered. Out of the cynicism, the distrust, and the attacks on our democratic ideals, we have found what exists inside all of us: the simple truth that we love our country, that we are no longer taking our government of the people, by the people, and for the people for granted. In fact, we are going to do everything in our power to protect it.
“Tomorrow, our work really begins: for health care that doesn’t make you choose between treatment and putting food on the table; for a tax code that makes it possible to raise a family and retire here in New Jersey; for infrastructure that ensures you can work hard and also make it home for dinner; for gun laws that make it safe to go to school, to the movies, and to a church, synagogue, or mosque. Now is the time to face these challenges and rebuild our democracy — to restore the trust in our government and our faith in our country. Now is the time for our country to come together.
“Serving this country has always been the honor of my life, and I pledge to everyone in this district, that when I stand on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, raise my right hand and once again swear that oath to my country, I will also be swearing an oath to every resident of the 11th District.”
Mike Sherrill is a Naval Academy graduate, Navy veteran and helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, mother of four, first-time candidate, and the Congresswoman-elect for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
TRENTON — Planned Parenthood Action Fund congratulated U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., on his reelection to the Senate. Throughout his tenure, Menendez has been an unwavering champion for the critical health care Planned Parenthood health centers provide for 2.4 million patients each year and championed women’s reproductive rights across the globe. Menendez will continue to fight against the harmful attacks that threaten to take away access to the full range of reproductive health care, including safe, legal abortion.
Statement from Dawn Laguens, Executive Vice President, Planned Parenthood Action Fund:
“Sen. Menendez is a longtime supporter of protecting the health and rights of all people. In the Senate, he has fought against every attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, advocated for access to affordable birth control, and championed women’s reproductive rights across the globe. He has co-sponsored legislation that protects a woman’s right to an abortion regardless of what state she lives in, because he understands what’s at stake — no less than women’s ability to control their own bodies and make the most fundamental of decisions: whether or when to become a parent. As the Trump-Pence administration continues to attack our health and rights, it is crucial to have leaders like Sen. Menendez in Washington.”
Statement from Triste Brooks, Chair, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey:
“Polling shows that 77 percent of New Jersey voters support federal funding for reproductive health care services at Planned Parenthood, and today the voters sent a clear message that they want a Senator who will continue to stand with Planned Parenthood and protect their access to health care.”
Sen. Menendez is a steadfast champion for all people and their access to health care, including standing up for women’s reproductive health and rights. As a senator, he has:
Co-sponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation to protect a woman’s right to safe, legal abortion by blocking laws intended to restrict access to reproductive health care.
Co-sponsored the Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act, which would allow all women who receive health care through the military to access all FDA-approved contraception, and require the Department of Defence to develop a comprehensive family planning education program for all service members.
Called on the Trump-Pence administration to reverse its decision to end the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate.
Signed a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan urging him not to attack Planned Parenthood in order to preserve Planned Parenthood health center’s ability to serve patients covered under Medicaid.
Opposed the Trump-Pence administration’s rule rolling back protections for birth control coverage for women.
Signed a letter to HHS Secretary Azar seeking answers from the Trump-Pence administration regarding their recent radical and unethical changes to Title X — the nation’s only program for affordable birth control and reproductive health care.
Signed a letter to HHS Secretary Azar expressing opposition to the domestic gag rule, which more than 400,000 American citizens, health care providers, and health care institutions have spoken out against. The rule would make it illegal for doctors and nurses across the country to tell their patients how they can safely and legally access abortion, as well as severely restrict access to reproductive health care providers.
Fought against Trumpcare – the worst bill for women in a generation – and voted against every version in order to protect health insurance for millions of Americans and preserve Planned Parenthood’s ability to serve patients covered under Medicaid.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
PARSIPPANY — More than 80 students in Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences received their white coats at a ceremony on Saturday, September 22. The white coat ceremony is an annual rite of passage for students in their first professional year (third year) of USciences’ six-year pharmacy program and symbolizes their dedication to the profession of pharmacy and to the care of others.
Sohaib Khokhar is a 2016 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.
Rushabh Lagdiwala is a 2016 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.
University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, October 27, in the midst of heavy rains, wind, and flooding, some thirty “Friends of Troy Meadows” gathered on Troy Meadow Road to pay tribute to the late Robert L. Perkins, Jr., founding Trustee and former President of Wildlife Preserves, Inc. During his lifetime, Mr. Perkins acquired and preserved some 6,000 acres of land in New Jersey. He played a vital role in preserving land and protecting wildlife in the Central Passaic Basin, from the Great Swamp to Great Piece Meadows.
Friends and colleagues honor Bob Perkins at the commemorative ceremony on October 27
A commemorative plaque mounted on a natural boulder was unveiled during a steady afternoon rain shower, while several people took the opportunity to speak of his life and his accomplishments.
Robert (Bob) Perkins was a humble, private man who never relished in taking credit for all the great things he accomplished. He leaves a legacy of thousands of acres of open space, purchased with private funds, at no cost to taxpayers.
The Robert Perkins Monument is located in Troy Meadows in Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Troy Meadows is a mix of meadows, fields, and forests containing a variety of common and endangered plant and animal communities and many biological features, ponds and vernal breeding pools. It is part of the Atlantic flyway and serves as a staging area for migratory waterfowl. It is an exceptional resource for many species of fauna and flora and contains a dense population of avian and amphibian species, a particular haven for frogs, salamanders, and marsh birds. Troy Meadows is managed as a natural area and wildlife sanctuary and a favorite, famous place for bird watching.
Robert (Bob) Perkins passed away in June, 2017, just a few days shy of his ninetieth birthday.
Robert’s legacy is preserving vast freshwater marshland in the central Passaic River Basin from Great Swamp north to Black Meadows, Troy Meadows, and Great Piece Meadows.
Robert Perkins is the founding father of Wildlife Preserves, Inc., a private, nonprofit land conservation organization dedicated to the preservation of natural areas, open space, wildlife, and wildlife habitats for conservation, education, and research. He was an avid bird watcher and could recognize thousands of birds and hundreds of bird calls.
He was known for walking through swamps with a pair of binoculars and a canoe paddle to blaze his way. During his youth, he attended Putney Boarding School in Putney, Vermont and he graduated Yale University in 1955.
While still in college, he raised funds from, private philanthropists who loved birds; he charmed hundreds of land owners and bought thousands of acres of natural lands under the name of Wildlife Preserves, Inc.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service praised Bob Perkins regarding his accomplishment for consolidating hundreds of individual lots of land into one contiguous parcel at Troy Meadows. A letter written in 1960 by the Fish and Wildlife Service states, “(He) did what no one else was able to do before him.” Wildlife Preserves donated and sold property to other preservation groups, and in some cases its lands were taken by eminent domain to create many parks and forests in the Northeast. Parts of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuges, the Fire Island National Seashore and three Morris County Parks were saved and once owned and by Wildlife Preserves.
Mr. Perkins acquired marshlands from the Delaware Bay in Delaware and southern New Jersey, north through the Pine Barrens, along the central Passaic Basin to the Appalachian mountains of northern New Jersey, through New York State, and as far north as New Hampshire and Maine.
PARSIPPANY — The GFWC Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is collecting used eyeglasses, hearing aids and jewelry to be donated to New Eyes for the Needy.
New Eyes for the Needy is a not for profit organization founded in 1932 to improve the vision of the poor.
New prescriptions eyeglasses are provided through a voucher program for Children and Adults in the United States who cannot afford glasses on their own. They operate primarily through volunteer efforts and are overseen by a Board of Trustees.
The Woman’s Club has placed collection boxes at Boiling Springs Saving Bank, 66 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha and Cerbo Lumber, 1855 Route 46, Parsippany.
Your donation will help the Woman’s Club help others. For further information about the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills email womansclubofpth@gmail.com.
PARSIPPANY — Stacey Slaughter, 26, ran her first New York City Marathon Sunday, November 4 with the time of 3 hours and 25 minutes.
She is now qualified to enter the Boston Marathon as well as the 2019 NYC Marathon. Stacey, from Pompton Lakes, is a 2011 graduate of Parsippany High School.
She received her BS from Ramapo College of New Jersey and her Masters of Social Work also from Ramapo College. Stacey’s parents Sue and Charlie Slaughter are from Parsippany.
Charlie previously ran both the NYC as well as the Boston Marathon.
PARSIPPANY — The Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad is participating in a Yankee Candle/Yankee Home Fundraising event this month. Effective until November 14, customers can view items on a specific website and purchase gifts, candles and unique items with a percentage going to the Squad.
On Weekends, Yankee Candle runs specials from free shipping as well as a higher donation percentage, which is no cost to the customers!
