PARSIPPANY — Dr. Julie Scarano was inducted into Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. Pictured with Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill and Secretary Karen Gajewski, Dr. Julie Scarano, accepts her membership credentials.
A native of Little Falls, New York, Dr. Scarano joined Santiago Chiropractic Associates in December 2009 following a month long externship at the facility and her graduation from New York Chiropractic College (NYCC).
Prior to her chiropractic education, Dr. Scarano was a two-sport athlete (tennis and softball) at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Biology. Following her doctorate degree, she completed the requirements of the International Chiropractic Association’s Council on Wellness Science to obtain credentialing as a Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner. This certification allows Dr. Scarano to specialize in chiropractic wellness, active care, offer nutritional guidance and lifestyle counseling.
Frank Cahill said “We welcome Dr. Scarano to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.
PARSIPPANY — In a last minute attempt to save Township Attorney John Inglesino from being replaced by the new Administration at the annual reorganization meeting, Council President Louis Valori introduced Resolution No. 2017:187 at the final regular Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 19.
The resolution was approved 3-0 with two members abstaining. Council President Louis Valori, Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani voted to approve the resolution, while Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., abstained.
The resolution appoints Todd M. Galante, Esq. and Piro, Zinna, Cifelli, Paris and Genitempo, LLC, (PiroZinna Firm) as special legal counsel for purposes of advising the Township Council on potential conflicts involving Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr. voting on the appointment of Township Attorney.
It is expected that Mayor-Elect Michael Soriano will nominate a new plenary Township Attorney, as well as Special Township Counsel at the Township Council’s reorganization meeting on January 1, 2018.
Democrat Mayor-elect Michael Soriano campaign promise is to replace current Township Attorney John Inglesino. Soriano has not announced who he will be nominating for Township Attorney.
Township Attorney John Inglesino
Township Attorney John Inglesino was appointed by Mayor James Barberio. During the eight years as Township Attorney, many of the years he was a “hold over” because not all Council members, including Council President Louis Valori, voted for reappointment of Inglesino.
The resolution states “the purpose of the Township Council retaining Mr. Galante and the PiroZinna Firm is to examine and opine on a potential conflict of interest involving Councilman Carifi, that may arise should Councilman Carifi vote on the Nominated Township Attorney or Special Counsel and Mr. Galante and PiroZinna shall prepare and deliver a legal opinion regarding potential conflict of interest as well as any other related issue pertaining thereto, to the Township Council in writing prior to the reorganization meeting scheduled for January 1, 2017. (Editors note: Although the resolution calls for a reorganization meeting on January 1, 2017, the actual reorganization will be held on January 2, 2018).
In addition the resolution states “Mr. Galante and the PiroZinna Firm shall and are hereby further authorized, by this Resolution, to take such other and further action they deem appropriate to prepare certain pleadings, legal papers and legal proceedings, including, but not limited to, an Order to Show Cause, to obtain declaratory judgment and whatever appropriate action and/or other relief as may be appropriate to enforce the purpose and directives of this Resolution, and shall file the same with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey should Councilman Carifi vote on the appointment of the Nominated Township Attorney or Special Counsel, and otherwise fully prosecute a definitive adjudication on said conflict of interest issue (as well as any other related issues or matters arising or related thereto) even if such full adjudication requires appeals.”
If they are successful in attempting to block Carifi, most likely the vote will be split 2-2 (Republicans dePierro and Gragnani voting against the new appointment, while new Council Democrat Candidates McCarthy and Peterson will vote for the new appointment) and Inglesino could become a hold-over.
Councilman Paul Carifi said “Just another attempt by Barberio to help his buddy Inglesino to continue to charge the residents of Parsippany outrages legal fees. Wasn’t this one of the reasons the residents of Parsippany overwhelmingly voted to get rid of Barberio and Inglesino. I wonder if Barberio, Inglesino and Valori had another Sunday night meeting to come up with this one.“
Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr.
The resolution also states “Councilman Carifi’s position on the Township Council creates the potential for a conflict of interest insofar as Councilman Carifi may seek to exercise his vote on the Nominated Township Attorney and any Special Counsel, who would have the authority to affect the outcome of the James Carifi Litigations.”
James Carifi is the brother of Township Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr.
James Carifi has filed two civil actions against the Township, known as Carifi I and Carifi III, and the Township has filed a civil action against James Carifi, known as Carifi II.
Carifi I and Carifi III are at the trial court level, both actions are currently on appeal before the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division. The trial of Carifi II is imminent as the Superior Court of New Jersey has set a firm return date of January 5, 2018 for pre-trial motions.
Council President Louis Valori, also announced there will be a special council meeting on December 27 at 4:30 p.m. The agenda states:
Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills authorizing the execution of an agreement with Morris Corporate Center VI, LLC for the installation and maintenance of landscaping on a portion of the property known as 100 Cherry Hill Road (block 136, lot 44) in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Resolution of the Township Council of the township of Parsippany-Troy Hills authorizing a mobile intensive care unit affiliation agreement with Prime Healthcare Services
Resolution of the Township Council of the township of Parsippany-Troy Hills authorizing a developer’s agreement with 700 Mountain Way
Any other action reasonably related thereto may also be taken. Formal action may or not be taken.
Mayor-elect Michael Soriano swept the General Election against Mayor James Barberio by almost 800 votes.
Michael Soriano (D)
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James Barberio (R)
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Council President Louis Valori and Council Vice President Robert Peluso terms end on December 31, 2017 and will be replaced by Democrat Janice McCarthy and Emily Peterson.
PARSIPPANY — Jeter is a ten-year old male Schnauzer and as cute as can be! He loves being around people and always becomes the center of attention. Jeter enjoys going on walks and exploring the backyard! He does well with kids and other dogs. He is very sweet and quite the cuddle bug! After a nice walk, he picks a comfy spot right next to you on the couch. Jeter knows “sit” and “down” and is very food motivated. Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? Jeter is also house trained and not destructive when left alone! Jeter would make a perfect companion for any loving family!
If you are interested in adopting Jeter, please fill out an application by clicking here.
W.A.R.’s goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place the dogs in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of the dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.
The 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.
PARSIPPANY — Santa Claus visited Carousel of Learning on Thursday December 21. With the help from Parsippany Parks & Forestry Santa came and sat with each child. The children were so excited. He came on the Parsippany Rescue and Recovery truck because the reindeer were resting. Thank you so much for making these children so happy!!
NEW JERSEY — Senator Joe Pennacchio called for action on legislation he sponsors to increase property tax relief for New Jerseyans through the elimination of the $10,000 limit on the property tax deduction that can be claimed by state income tax filers. Yesterday, Governor Christie expressed support for allowing homeowners to fully deduct their property taxes, saying it’s something the state can afford to do. Pennacchio said the Legislature should pass the measure now, with Christie’s support, or in the early days of the upcoming Murphy administration.
Senator Pennacchio calls on Governor-elect Murphy to committee to eliminating cap on property tax deduction.
“Governor-elect Murphy has been critical of the national restriction of the SALT deduction. If he is to be consistent, he should support eliminating New Jersey’s $10,000 cap,” stated Pennacchio. “Although asked for comments by various media groups, Governor-elect Phil Murphy has yet to say he will support the elimination of the $10,000 cap. I am asking for the Governor-elect’s commitment, yea or nay. If nay, that puts great urgency on the Legislature to pass S-3598 and have Governor Christie sign it.”
Pennacchio’s legislation, S-3598, would allow New Jersey homeowners and renters to fully deduct their property taxes. The maximum deduction that can be claimed under the New Jersey Gross Income Tax for property taxes is currently $10,000.
“Seizing this opportunity to provide immediate property tax relief should be the top priority in Trenton,” Pennacchio stated. “My bill, S-3598, provides solutions to Governor-elect Murphy’s concerns of Washington and focuses on supporting our hard working families in New Jersey.”
MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Morris Plains Borough Police Chief Jason A. Kohn announce the arrests of Meshach Whagar, 28, Newark, and Tione Davis, 35, East Orange, on charges related to a police pursuit that occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 19.
On Tuesday, December 19, at approximately 1:15 a.m., law enforcement identified a vehicle in the area of Hanover Avenue and Speedwell Avenue in Morris Plains with a registration tag that was not assigned to the vehicle.
When officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop, the vehicle accelerated and attempted to flee. The pursuit continued into Morris Township, where the driver ultimately lost control and crashed into a telephone pole on Hanover Avenue.
Both occupants fled the car on foot. Whagar, later identified as the driver, was located hiding in a garage in Morris Township shortly after the pursuit. Davis was apprehended on the morning of Wednesday, December 20 at his place of employment.
During a search of the car, law enforcement officers recovered two handguns. One of the handguns contained dum-dum bullets.
Whagar was charged with one count of Eluding, a crime of the second degree, two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, crimes of the second degree, one count of Burglary, a crime of the third degree, one count of Resisting Arrest, a crime of the third degree, one count of Hindering Apprehension, a crime of the third degree, and one count of Possession of Dum-Dum Bullets, a crime of the fourth degree. Whagar was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility on a warrant-complaint in accordance with the Criminal Justice Reform Act.
Davis was charged with two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, crimes of the second degree, one count of Resisting Arrest, a crime of the third degree, and one count of Possession of Dum-Dum Bullets, a crime of the fourth degree. Davis was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility on a warrant-complaint in accordance with the Criminal Justice Reform Act.
Numerous law enforcement agencies assisted in the investigation, including the Morris Plains Borough Police Department, the Morris Township Police Department, the New Jersey State Police, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Hanover Township Police Department, the Morristown Police Department, the Morris County Park Police, the Madison Police Department, and the Florham Park Police Department.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200 or the Morris Plains Police Department at (973) 538-2284.
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.
DENVILLE — Morris Catholic High School will be hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser to support the MCHS Athletic programs, on January 20. The night will include three comedians, a silent auction, a tricky tray, a 50-50 raffle and the ever popular Lottery Apron. The comedians are Uncle Floyd, Bobby Gonzo and Brad Trackmen. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
The price of the ticket is $25.00 and the event is a BYOB and a BYOF. Coffee and Dessert will be provided.
Morris Catholic is located at 200 Morris Avenue in Denville. For ticket information email mccomedynight@gmail.com or call (973) 627-6674 ext. 209.
PARSIPPANY — Mayor James Barberio presented Darryl Lee Jenkins with a certificate of recognition for 50 years of service at the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire District 3. Jenkins joined the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department on August 17, 1967.
He has provided fifty years of faithful and honorable service as a member of District 3 and has taken his sense of service to his community to an even higher level by serving in all officer positions including Chief from 1972 to 1974 and from 1983 to 1985, and as Commissioner from 2003 to present. He has continually demonstrated bravery, professionalism and commitment to our community.
Darryl Jenkins and his wife Carol live in Lake Parsippany.
He is the father of Darryl, Jr. and Scott, proud grandfather of Christopher, Ryan and Emily, has earned the respect of his family, friends and colleagues
The certificate of recognition read:
Whereas, Darryl Lee Jenkins, a dedicated and skilled firefighter, joined the Lake Parsippany Fire Company District #3 on August 17, 1967; and
Whereas, Darryl Jenkins has provided fifty years of faithful and honorable service as a member of District 3 and has taken his sense of service to his community to an even higher level by serving in all officer positions including Chief from 1972 to 1974 and from 1983 to 1985, and as Commissioner from 2003 to present. He has continually demonstrated bravery, professionalism and commitment to the community; and
Whereas, Darryl Jenkins served as delegate to the 106th, 129th, 131st, 132nd and 134th annual conventions of the State Fireman’s Association. He is currently the Chainnan of the Fireman’s Relief Association; and
Whereas, Darryl Jenkins exemplifies all the attributes of a selfless human being, foregoing his own wants, needs and desires in order to serve residents and businesses of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills for the past 50 years; and
Whereas, the recipient of the Outstanding Civic Contributor and President’s Awards, Darryl Jenkins has demonstrated his further responsibility and service to the community as a volunteer with tl1e Boy Scouts of America and Little League baseball; and
Whereas, , Darryl Jenkins, the proud husband of Carol, father of Darryl, Jr. & Scott, proud grandfather of Christopher, Ryan and Emily, has earned the respect of his family, friends and colleagues.
Now, Therefore, I, James R. Barberio, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, do hereby acknowledge the important contributions made by Darryl Lee Jenkins and express sincere appreciation and gratitude for 50 years of loyal service as a firefighter in the Lake Parsippany Fire Company District #3.
PARSIPPANY — After a strong year that saw a big increase in dealers and sales, Van Dessel is moving operations into a new space inside Kent International’s 60,000-square-foot warehouse in Parsippany.
Kent has been assisting Van Dessel in its growth, said Robert Vander Veur, Van Dessel’s vice president of sales and development. He said Van Dessel now has about 78 dealers — twice its count last year. Sales were up nearly 40 percent this year.
“Kent has been very important in supporting and backing our efforts, not just so we can produce new models, but to provide better service to our growing IBD base,” Vander Veur said. “We’ve increased our outside sales force with eight new reps. Hardly a sales army like larger brands, but we can begin providing our dealers with the attention they deserve,” he added.
Van Dessel has moved its inventory and assembly team to Parsippany, and the company added a few more assemblers. Every bike Van Dessel sends to dealers is assembled to order in-house.
“Part of the feedback from dealers we are getting is that they really appreciate the no-pressure approach we take. Shops can just order one bike, a frame and build kit or just a frame — we don’t care. And our a la carte build program gives them a unique bike that cannot be cost shopped,” Vander Veur said.
Vander Veur noted that as many larger suppliers have phased out their steel offerings, Van Dessel’s steel sales have increased. Its chromoly Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and WTF 853LTD are top sellers.
Vander Veur said shops appreciate the custom component sizing options and the ability to access a wide variety of build components for a new custom bike from one place.
The company recently added Dirt City Cycle Supply in Edmonton, Alberta, to distribute to Canadian retailers, and it now has a Philippines distributor, My Next Bike in Makati, Philippines. The company is going to display at the CABDA show in February.
“It’s great having Van Dessel in-house,” Kent International president Scott Kamler said. “We’re happy to offer any assistance we can, fulfillment, warehousing, art needs — we’re here to support their growth and keep the brand moving forward.”
Van Dessel’s new address is 60 East Halsey Road. Telephone is (973) 543-2599.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Elks Lodge #2078 was able to secure a grant to purchase three Task Force Tips Fire Fighting Nozzles for Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6.
These are a new light weight compact nozzles. With the capability to change gallons per minute on the nozzle in seconds. These new nozzles helps the local firemen more efficient in fighting fires.
The District 6 Fire Department is Extremely excited for these new firefighting tools.
The new nozzles were purchased using the Elks Anniversary Grant. This grant is a one-time opportunity to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Elks through service. This $1,500 grant offers an opportunity for Lodges to do even more charitable work.
The new nozzles donated to Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6Joseph Serrecchia, Assistant Chief Vincent Petito, Jake Rozell, Parsippany Elks; Tom Burns, Parsippany Elks, Sean Rice, Michael Markoski, and Scott Serrecchia, Chief Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 6
This letter expresses the feelings of most who are proud to be called Americans. I, Jay Pearson of Orangeburg, hope retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffery Powers’ letter sends a clear message to the commissioner of the NFL. I made a call to Col. Powers. He’s for real in Vista, California, and did write the wonderful letter that follows:
I’ve been a season pass holder at Yankee Stadium, Yale Bowl and Giants Stadium. I missed the ’90-91 season because I was with a battalion of Marines in Desert Storm. 14 of my wonderful Marines returned home with the American Flag draped across their lifeless bodies. My last conversation with one of them, Sgt. Garrett Mongrella, was about how our Giants were going to the Super Bowl. He never got to see it.
Many friends, Marines, and Special Forces Soldiers who worked with or for me through the years returned home with the American Flag draped over their coffins.
I observed a player getting a personal foul for twerking in the end zone after scoring. I guess that’s much worse than disrespecting the flag and our National Anthem. Hmmmmm, isn’t it his 1st Amendment right to express himself like an idiot in the end zone?
Why is taunting not allowed yet taunting America is OK? You fine players for wearing 9-11 commemorative shoes yet you allow scum on the sidelines to sit, kneel or pump their pathetic fist in the air. They are so deprived with their multi-million dollar contracts for playing a freaking game! You condone it all by your refusal to act. You’re just as bad and disgusting as they are. I hope Americans boycott any sponsor who supports that rabble you call the NFL. I hope they turn off the TV when any team that allowed this disrespect to occur, without consequence, on the sidelines. I applaud those who have not.
Legends and heroes do NOT wear shoulder pads. They wear body armor and carry rifles.
They make minimum wage and spend months and years away from their families. They don’t do it for an hour on Sunday. They do it 24/7 often with lead, not footballs, coming in their direction. They watch their brothers carted off in pieces not on a gurney to get their knee iced. They don’t even have ice! Many don’t have legs or arms.
Some wear blue and risk their lives daily on the streets of America. They wear fire helmets and go upstairs into the fire rather than down to safety. On 9-11, hundreds vanished. They are the heroes.
I hope that your high paid protesting pretty boys and you look in that mirror when you shave tomorrow and see what you really are, legends in your own minds. You need to hit the road and take those worms with you! Time to change the channel.
MORRIS COUNTY — On December 18, 2017, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp was joined by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, at an award ceremony for ‘Morris CARES’. ‘Morris CARES’ is a non-profit, recovery oriented sanctuary, based in Rockaway,mthat works to change the lives of those suffering from an opioid or heroin addiction. They focus on utilizing peer support throughout the community as a tool to help those in need from Morris County. Numerous community partners and Law Enforcement personnel attended the event at the ‘CARES’ offices.
Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury were recognized, along with Sheriff James M. Gannon, for their ongoing efforts in further educating our community about the opioid and heroin epidemic. Their partnership with ‘Morris CARES’, which stands for, Center for Addiction Recovery Education & Success, has helped dissolve the stigma around drug addiction in the Morris County community.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has coordinated with the Board of Freeholders, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, as well as local police departments and school districts to raise awareness about opioids and heroin. Informational meetings held at various high schools and other local venues have allowed parents to get a wealth of information from professionals, who deal with it first-hand. Sheriff Gannon was also recognized for his work to fight addiction and attendant stigma in Morris County. The Sheriff received his award for fighting addiction through the production of Hope One, a mobile access recovery system and the Hope Wing in the Morris County Correctional Facility for addicted inmates.
Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury’s efforts in coordination with ‘Morris CARES’, have sought to benefit the entire community through education and a better understanding of the opioid and heroin epidemic. As members of the Morris County community continue to learn more about how to properly help those suffering from addiction, they will play a larger role in stemming the tide of heroin and opioid related casualties and crimes. With a better education across the board, parents, teachers, and local leaders will ultimately have more power.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Clerk Khaled Madin presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” to outgoing Council President Louis Valori and Council Vice President Robert Peluso, at the regular council meeting held on Tuesday, December 19.
The certificate stated “In appreciation for your service and dedication to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and its Residents.”
Council President Louis Valori served on the council from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017. Valori sought re-election but lost in the general election. Valori was appointed to serve as Council President for one term, starting in January 2016.
Council Vice President Robert Peluso, who also served on the council from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017. He also served as Vice President for two terms. He didn’t seek re-election to the Council, instead he challenged Mayor Barberio to become Mayor, and lost in the primary election.
PARSIPPANY — Facilitating the trade of a Morris County landmark office property, commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale and purchase financing for Morris Corporate Center III (MCCIII). P3 Properties acquired the 541,466-square-foot, Class A asset from institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
The MCCIII complex includes four interconnected, Class A buildings on a 27-acre, amenity-rich campus at 400 Interpace Parkway. The park is 62 percent leased to four occupants with an average remaining lease term of more than six years, including global credit tenants TEVA Pharmaceuticals and Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide.
“With this purchase, P3 Properties added to its portfolio a best-in-market, headquarters-quality office park with in-place, financeable cash flow and substantial upside,” noted Gary Gabriel of Cushman & Wakefield’s Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group, who headed the assignment with Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut, Kevin Donner, Brian Whitmer and Andrew MacDonald. Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity Debt and Structured Finance Group, led by John Alascio and Sridhar Vankayala, arranged $58.8 million in purchase financing, including approximately $15 million of future funding earmarked for property upgrades.
The MCCIII purchase is the fifth transaction Cushman & Wakefield has completed on behalf of P3 Properties. “Working with P3 Properties is a pleasure,” Bernhaut said. “CEO and Founder Harvey Rosenblatt has a reputation as a creative dealmaker who keeps his word and brings tremendous energy to reaching agreement on terms. Those qualities were instrumental in making the acquisition of MCCIII go smoothly.”
Throughout its history, Morris Corporate Center III has benefited from the involvement of institutional owners, also including Equitable/Lend Lease, Prudential and TIAA. Bloomfield, NJ based P3 Properties, which focuses on value-driven acquisitions and property operation.
“We seek real estate opportunities where we can add value, and MCCIII presents an exciting repositioning play,” said Harvey Rosenblatt, P3 Properties CEO and founder. “We immediately will focus on leveraging the attractive acquisition cost basis to launch a significant capital plan and robust leasing program.”
MCCIII is ideally located at the intersection of interstates 80 and 287, and routes 46 and 202, providing convenient local and regional access. Retail and hotel amenities and a wide range of executive and workforce housing alternatives surround the property.
“In today’s improving suburban office market, as the aging millennial workforce increases its migration to the suburbs to raise families, it is apparent that corporate users are increasingly focused on providing a superior work environment that will enable them to attract and maintain talent,” Bernhaut noted. “The size, amenities and location of Morris Corporate Center III positions P3 Properties to capitalize on this trend by creating and offering a product that meets and exceeds that requisite.”
Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm with 45,000 employees in more than 70 countries helping occupiers and investors optimize the value of their real estate. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenue of $6 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facility services (C&W Services), global occupier services, investment & asset management (DTZ Investors), project & development services, tenant representation, and valuation & advisory. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.
J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives is the alternative investment arm of J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With more than $125 billion in assets under management and over 800 professionals (as of September 30, 2017), we offer strategies across the alternative investment spectrum including real estate, private equity and credit, infrastructure, transportation, liquid alternatives, and hedge funds. Operating from 23 offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, our independent alternative investment engines combine specialist knowledge and singular focus with the global reach, vast resources and powerful infrastructure of J.P. Morgan to help meet each client’s specific objectives. For more information: www.jpmorganassetmanagement.com.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, December 16 Parsippany’s NanoGurus Robotics hosted a Holiday Meet First Relic Recovery Event at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center.
The object of First Relic Recovery Event is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance by scoring Glyphs into the Cryptoboxes and completing rows, column, and ciphers; transferring Relics to the Recovery Zone; retrieving Jewels; parking on the Balancing Stones, and navigating to specific parts of the Playing Field.
First Relic Recovery is presented by Qualcomm and is played on a 12 foot by 12 foot square field with approximately one foot high walls and a soft foam mat floor.
The field is divided in the middle into a “red” and a “blue” side corresponding to the two alliances. In the center of the field is a taped off area that hold the Glyphs. The scoring elements for First Relic Recovery are 48 alliance-neutral Glyphs (24 gray and 24 brown), 8 alliance-specific Jewels (4 per alliance) and 4 alliance-specific Relics (2 per Alliance). There are 4 alliance-specific Cryptoboxes (2 per Alliance) with taped off safe zones in front of each. There are 4 alliance-specific Balancing Stones (2 per Alliance) on which Robots begin and end the game. There are also 2 off-field alliance-specific Recovery Zones where robots place recovered Relics at the end of the match.
Matches have two distinct periods of play: a 30-second Autonomous period followed by a two-minute Driver-Controlled period. The last 30 seconds of the Driver-Controlled period is called the End Game which adds new scoring opportunities for robots to achieve.
Autonomous Period:
During the Autonomous period, Robots operate using only pre-programmed instructions. Alliances earn points by: (1) selecting and removing opponent colored Jewels from platforms, (2) scoring Glyphs into the Cryptoboxes, and (3) parking their Robot in a Safe Zone in front of their Cryptobox.
Driver-Controlled Period:
During the Driver-Controlled period, alliances earn points by: (1) Scoring Glyphs into their Alliance’s Cryptoboxes and (2) Creating Cipher patterns with their Glyphs in the Cryptoboxes.
End Game:
The final 30 seconds of the Driver-Controlled Period is called the End Game. In addition to the previously listed Driver-Controlled Period scoring activities, alliances earn points by (1) moving their Relics to safety in their Recovery Zone and (2) balancing Robots on the Balancing Stones.
The object of First Relic Recovery Event is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance
The competition was won by Glen Rock and the outstanding rookie team was Wood-Ridge.
NanoGurus is a neighborhood organization which competes in First Lego League and First Tech Challenge competitions organized by First (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). The NanoGurus team was founded in 2006 and has since won many FLL and FTC awards.
The NanoGurus is always looking for new parent coaches and mentors to extend more students this fun learning FIRST experience! This season, the team established eight new FIRST Lego League teams, all of which are coached by parents, and mentored by experienced members of this flagship team. New teams start with a training session, followed by mentoring throughout the competition season.
PARSIPPANY — A elderly female pedestrian was attempting to cross Route 46 when she was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday morning, December 19 at approximately 9:30 a.m.
The accident occurred near the intersection of Route 46 and Summit Street.
The pedestrian was transported to Morristown Medical Center by Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad.
No additional details are available at this time.
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Volunteers from Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance transported the pedestrian to Morristown Medical Center
Lt. Thomas Camey at the scene
Police investigating the accident
Morris County Crime Scene Unit was called to the scene
Patrolman William Stone and Patrolman Dave Cavaliere discuss the accident with a member of the Morris County Sheriff Crime Scene Unit
PARSIPPANY — Santa Claus will make a visit to the Parsippany IHOP located at 792 Route 46 on Saturday, December 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Santa will be giving out candy canes and children will have the opportunity to tell Santa what they would like for Christmas! Be sure to bring your camera and take lots of pictures to catch that special time you spend on Santa’s lap!
PARSIPPANY — Employees of Marks Paneth, a nationally ranked accounting firm with an office location in Parsippany, spread holiday cheer to Morris County children through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. The employees’ donated holiday gifts were distributed to local families through the Salvation Army in Morristown.
Marks Paneth is located at 8 Campus Drive in the Mack-Cali Business Campus.
NORTH JERSEY — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced a traffic shift on I-280 westbound to allow for construction to advance, as part of the I-280 over Passaic River bridge deck replacement project in Essex County.
Beginning at 9:30 p.m. Monday, December 18, until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, NJDOT’s contractor, Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc., is scheduled to close the existing temporary lane on the right shoulder of I-280 westbound bridge over the Passaic River to restripe the roadway and reposition construction barriers. Traffic will be shifted from the right shoulder onto the newly constructed left lane of the I-280 westbound bridge. The new temporary configuration is expected to be in place for several months.
Two lanes of I-280 will continue to be maintained in each direction by use of the temporary crossover. During the removal and reconstruction of the westbound bridge decks, the I-280 eastbound bridge over the Passaic River between East Hanover, Morris County and Roseland, Essex County is temporarily maintaining two lanes of eastbound traffic and one lane of westbound traffic by using the median as a crossover.
The $7.2 million federally-funded project, which started construction in July 2017, will demolish and replace existing structurally deficient bridge decks. NJDOT has coordinated with local officials throughout the design and construction process. The project is being accomplished in stages and is expected to be completed in spring 2018.
Variable message signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with the bridge deck replacements project. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming road closures.
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info.
PARSIPPANY — Northvail Elementary School students collected canned goods and other food items for our annual winter food drive organized by Mrs. Vento a fourth-grade teacher, and members of the Student Council. Two carloads of bags and boxes of goods were dropped off at The Food Pantry in Lake Hiawatha, which helps to feed hungry children and families. Mrs. Vento said, “At Northvail, we like to expose students to community service and the act of giving back.”
Our second-grade classes organized by Mrs. Hedden, participated in a Pajama and Book Drive sponsored by Scholastic Book Club. Twenty families donated new pajamas. The pajama drive is a great reminder of how important a bedtime storybook can be. The national program provides children who live in shelters, group homes, foster care and other at-risk children with a pair of pajamas and a bedtime storybook.
We all know how great it feels to receive gifts. Joy comes from helping others to better their lives. Thank you to everyone who donated!
After a nice walk, he picks a comfy spot right next to you on the couch. Jeter knows “sit” and “down” and is very food motivated. Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? Jeter is also house trained and not destructive when left alone! Jeter would make a perfect companion for any loving family!
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First Relic Recovery is presented by Qualcomm and is played on a 12 foot by 12 foot square field with approximately one foot high walls and a soft foam mat floor.
