Parsippany Applebee’s features new Grey Goose Neighborhood Drinks

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Parsippany Applebee’s features new Grey Goose Neighborhood Drinks

PARISPPANY —  Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar located at 1057 Route 46, Troy Hills Shopping Center has new Neighborhood Drink specials this month that are unlike anything you’ve seen before. The new $3.00 Grey Goose Vodka and Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail – also known as 3 DOLLAR Goose and Cranberry – is handmade with Grey Goose Vodka, a top-ranked, ultra-premium vodka, and mixed with Ocean Spray® Cranberry Cocktail, and the $5.00 Grey Goose Vodka Cosmopolitan is mixed with Grey Goose Vodka, Cointreau, Sun Orchard Lime Juice and cranberry juice.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® also celebrates the summer with $10.00 Bacardi Rum Buckets at participating New Jersey and Long Island locations with outdoor patios. Now through Labor Day, guests 21 and over can enjoy their choice of two deliciously refreshing summer staples – each 32 ounces –  including:

  • Rum Punch Bucket – Bacardi Light Rum, Bacardi Coconut, orange juice, cranberry juice, grenadine
  • Arnold Palmer Bucket – Bacardi Rum, lemonade, iced tea

Applebee’s July Neighborhood Drinks are available at Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in New Jersey, Long Island, Florida and Georgia. In New Jersey, Applebee’s is located in Parsippany, Brick, Bridgewater, Butler, Clark, Clifton, East Hanover, Edison, Flemington, Garfield, Hackensack, Hackettstown, Hillsborough, Howell, Jersey City, Jersey Gardens, Kearny, Lacey, Linden, Manahawkin, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Milltown, Mt. Olive, Newark, Newton, North Bergen, Northvale, Ocean, Paramus, , Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Rockaway, Tinton Falls, Toms River, Totowa, Union, Wall and Woodbridge.

Participation and hours or availability may vary by location, and guests must be 21-years old or over to enjoy responsibly. Void where prohibited. As always, Applebee’s reminds you to please drink responsibly.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.
Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises, Inc. is recognized as the 68th largest privately-held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business and the 11th largest franchisee in the United States as ranked in the Restaurant Finance Monitor, operating seven restaurant concepts including: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, Quaker Steak & Lube, Noodles & Company, and two of its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In 2017, Nation’s Restaurant News ranked Doherty Enterprises as the 78th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States. To date, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates over 150 restaurants in northern, southern and central New Jersey, on Long Island, as well as locations throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and sections of Florida and Georgia. The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow Our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” (www.DohertyInc.com).

About Applebee’s®
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. All Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to serving their communities and offering quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service. Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands; as of December 31, 2017, there are nearly 1,970 Applebee’s franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 14 other countries. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

Conagra Brands to Acquire Pinnacle Foods for $10.9 Billion in Cash and Stock

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Conagra Brands to Acquire Pinnacle Foods for $10.9 Billion in Cash and Stock

PARSIPPANY — Pinnacle Foods Inc. and Conagra Brands, Inc. announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which Conagra Brands will acquire all outstanding shares of Pinnacle Foods in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $10.9 billion, including Pinnacle Foods’ outstanding net debt.

For complete details on the transaction click here.

Under the terms of the transaction, Pinnacle Foods shareholders will receive $43.11 per share in cash and 0.6494 shares of Conagra Brands common stock for each share of Pinnacle Foods held. The implied price of $68.00 per Pinnacle Foods share is based on the volume-weighted average price of Conagra Brands’ stock for the five days ended June 21, 2018. The purchase price reflects an adjusted EBITDA multiple of 15.8x, based on Pinnacle Foods’ estimated fiscal year 2018 results excluding synergies, and 12.1x adjusted EBITDA including run-rate cost synergies.

The combination of two growing portfolios of iconic brands will serve as a catalyst to accelerate value creation for shareholders. The transaction will enhance Conagra Brands’ multi-year transformation plan and expand its presence and capabilities in its most strategic categories, including frozen foods and snacks. With annual net sales in excess of $3 billion, Pinnacle Foods’ portfolio of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products includes such well-known brands as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Earth Balance, EVOL, Erin’s, Gardein, Glutino, Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips, Hungry-Man, Log Cabin, Tim’s Cascade Snacks, Udi’s, Vlasic and Wish-Bone, among others. Based on both companies’ latest fiscal year results, pro forma net sales would have been approximately $11 billion.

“The acquisition of Pinnacle Foods is an exciting next step for Conagra Brands. After three years of transformative work to create a pure-play, branded food company, we are well-positioned to accelerate the next wave of change,” said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of Conagra Brands. “The addition of Pinnacle Foods’ leading brands in the attractive frozen foods and snacks categories will create a tremendous opportunity for us to further leverage our proven innovation approach, brand-building capabilities, and deep customer relationships. With greater scale across leading, iconic brands, an unwavering focus on driving profitable growth, and a strong balance sheet and cash flow, we are creating a tremendous platform to drive meaningful shareholder value.”

“Today’s transaction provides Pinnacle Foods shareholders with substantial and immediate value, as well as the opportunity to participate in the significant upside potential of the combined company,” said Pinnacle Foods chief executive officer Mark Clouse. “Because of our employees’ incredible work, Pinnacle’s total shareholder return is approximately 275 percent since our IPO, and today marks an important milestone in the company’s journey. The portfolios and capabilities of both enterprises are impressive and complementary. We look forward to working through a seamless transition with the Conagra Brands team.”

Compelling Strategic and Financial Benefits

  • Complementary Portfolio of Iconic Brands: The combined company will have a portfolio of leading, iconic brands within attractive domains such as frozen & refrigerated meals and snacks & sweet treats.
  • Enhanced Ability to Capitalize on Trends in Frozen Foods: The combination will bring together complementary portfolios in the large, growing and on-trend frozen foods category, positioning the combined company to accelerate innovation and benefit from long-term tailwinds.
  • Compelling Growth Profile: Conagra Brands and Pinnacle Foods are two of the fastest-growing companies in the consumer packaged foods industry by consumption, and Conagra Brands expects continued momentum based on the enhanced scale and new opportunities to partner with customers that the transaction will provide.
  • EPS Accretive: On a percentage basis, Conagra Brands expects the transaction to be low single-digit accretive to adjusted EPS in the fiscal year ended May 2020 and high single-digit accretive to adjusted EPS in the fiscal year ended May 2022.
  • Significant Synergy Opportunities: Conagra Brands expects to achieve approximately $215 million in annual run-rate cost synergies by the end of fiscal year 2022, with one-time cash costs to achieve the synergies estimated at approximately $355 million, inclusive of expected capital expenditures of approximately $150 million.
  • Financing Maintains Solid Investment Grade Credit Rating and Dividend Rate: The transaction is expected to be financed by Conagra Brands equity issued to Pinnacle Foods shareholders, new transaction debt and incremental cash proceeds from a public equity offering and/or divestitures.
  • Proven Integration Capabilities: In recent years, Conagra Brands has established a proven track record of executing strategic transactions. The two organizations share complementary portfolios, supply chains, and results-oriented cultures, which are expected to facilitate integration.

Pinnacle Foods is headquartered at 399 Jefferson Road and has nearly 5,500 employees across the U.S. and Canada. For more information click here.

Parsippany held annual concert and fireworks extravaganza

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Parsippany held annual concert and fireworks extravaganza

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills held its annual concert and fireworks extravaganza on Wednesday, July 4.

Overboard at Parsippany’s 4th of July Celebration

The event started at Parsippany Hills High School with an evening of music by “Overboard,” and then brilliant explosions and stunning blasts of colored light filled the skies above Parsippany Hills High School to a huge crowd of over 7,100 attendees. The event was made possible by a generous donation from MCC Blue. Fireworks were provided by International Firework Company.

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Recreation Department planned and organized the event including fireworks, concert, handicap/senior transport etc.

Special thanks to Parsippany-Troy Hills Parks and Forestry, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Parsippany-Troy Hills Youth Explorers Program, Mount Tabor Fire Department District #1, Rainbow Lakes Fire District #2, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire District #3, Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire District #4, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District #5 and Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District #6, Parsippany-Troy Hills Rescue and Recovery, Parsippany-Troy Hills Office of Emergency Management, Parsippany CERT, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Parsippany Fire Prevention Department, Parsippany DPW’s Road Department, Mayor Michael Soriano’s office, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, Parsippany Board of Education.

Campout on the Beach!

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Campout on the Beach!

MORRISTOWN — On Friday, August 3, from 4:00 p.m. to9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 4  join the activity filled, overnight adventure, Campout on the Beach, at Sunrise Lake at Lewis Morris Park in Morris Township.

Start with swimming, boating, and fun on the Wibit, the inflatable obstacle course. Families are welcome to arrive at 4:00 p.m. for free beach admission and water activities. Please note Wibit and Boat use are an additional fee.

Pack your own picnic dinner to enjoy beachside. Once the sun sets, relax, and gather around the roaring campfire, while listening to stories and roasting delicious s’mores. Enjoy fun games throughout the evening for all ages too! S’more making kits and a light beachside breakfast are provided.

Admission to this event is $45.00 per tent site, and pre-registration is required by July 27, as this event sells out FAST! To register, call (973) 326-7616, email recreation@morrisparks.net, or register online at morrisparks.net/slbc under Campout on the Beach. For more information and directions to Sunrise Lake Beach Club or click here.

The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 19,653 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!

American Pickers to film in New Jersey

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American Pickers to film in New Jersey

MORRIS COUNTY — Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to New Jersey.

They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region in AUGUST 2018!

American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.

They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics.

Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure.

If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call (855) OLD-RUST. facebook: @GotAPick

National Night Out to be held on August 7

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National Night Out to be held on August 7

MORRISTOWN – Morris County’s Annual ‘National Night Out’ returns on Tuesday, August 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township. Hosted by the Morris County Park Police and the Morris County Park Commission, this evening overflows with excitement and activities for all ages!

Enjoy free food, free entertainment, free ice skating, free attractions, and giveaways. Explore police, fire, emergency, military, and rescue vehicles, such as motorcycles, ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, and squad cars. Dozens of municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies participate and are available for questions.

Visit the horses of the Morris County Park Police’s award-winning Mounted Equestrian Unit, dance the night away with a DJ, and play fun games to win prizes. The Morris County Park Police are also offering the popular freeChild ID cards, an initiative launched in 2000 that registers more than 1,000 children annually.

With over 5,000 attendees each year, Morris County’s ‘National Night Out’ has been named a National Award Winner since 2007. “We are incredibly proud of the national recognition our National Night Out has received,” says Chief Gabe DiPietro of the Morris County Park Police. “By offering a comprehensive array of participating agencies, we’re able to educate the public on the vast variety of community services available.”

Chief Gabe DiPietro and the Morris County Park Police ensure public safety throughout Morris County, and provide assistance to other area agencies. The department currently patrols park facilities with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and horses.

Admission and parking to this event is free.

For more information and directions to Mennen Sports Arena, click here, or contact the Park Police at (973) 326-7632.

The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 19,653 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!

 

Parsippany’s David Dodd honored by Freeholders

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Parsippany’s David Dodd honored by Freeholders

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders recently honored seven Eagle Scouts from troops in Parsippany, as well as Denville, Morristown and Roxbury for a series of ambitious scout projects that helped them attain Boy Scouting’s highest honor.

Projects done by the Eagle Scouts included work done at Celebrate the Children, a school in Denville for youths with autism and communications issues; the Stony Brook Community Garden in Hanover Township; the Hearts and Hands Pre-School in Parsippany; St. Peter’s Orphanage in Denville; and the refurbishment of the World War II anti-tank gun at the West Orange National Guard Armory, among others.

The projects required hundreds of hours of volunteer efforts by the scouts and their volunteer teams.

“The Board of Freeholders is privileged to highlight the positive work done in their communities by these seven young men who undertook ambitious projects for the benefit of their respective communities,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “They have set an example for all of us, and we thank them for their hard work,” he added.

Front Row: Gregory Elorette, Patrick Herbert, Christopher Merring, Stephen Fowler, David Dodd, Thomas Paglinco, and Joseph Homsi. Back row: Freeholders Deborah Smith, Kathy DeFillippo, Heather Darling, Director Doug Cabana, Tom Mastrangelo, and Christine Myers. Photo credit: Morris County, Karen Mancinelli

The freeholders, at their June 27 meeting in Morristown, awarded county certificates of achievement to:

  • David Lewis Dodd, Troop 173, Parsippany
  • Joseph Homsi, Troop 118, Denville  
  • Thomas Guy Paglinco, Troop 118, Denville
  • Gregory Alden Elorette, Troop 34, Morristown
  • Patrick Joseph Herbert, Troop 34, Morristown
  • Stephen Douglas Fowler, Troop 188, Landing
  • Christopher Merring Jr., Troop 188, Landing

Each of the scouts who received county certificates have impressive personal resumes, featuring outstanding family, school, scouting, and personal achievements.

David Lewis Dodd is a recent graduate of the Morristown High School class of 2018 and plans to attend Stockton University as a biology major.

For his Eagle Scout Project, David built a pollinator garden to benefit the Hearts and Hands Pre-School at the Parsippany Presbyterian Church.  Dave’s garden consists of multiple raised beds in a fenced in, gated area. The preschoolers will be able to use the garden to learn about nature and pollination as they plant wildflowers, care for them, and watch them grow.

Joseph Homsi will be a senior a Morris Knolls High and is currently exploring colleges, with thoughts of majoring in engineering.

For his Eagle Scout project, Joseph did remarkable work at St. Peter’s Orphanage in Denville. After seeing that the pool area’s retaining wall was falling down and needed to be replaced with new railroad ties, and the perimeter of the pool was overgrown with weeds, he took action.

Joe’s project consisted of replacing the three-tier railroad tie retaining wall, weeding the three other sides of the pool area, laying weed paper, planting shrubs and laying river rock. It provided the boys who live at the orphanage a pleasant and safe area to swim and enjoy a meal or snack sitting by the pool.

Thomas Guy Paglinco is a 2018 graduate of Oratory Prep in Summit, where he was a four-year honor student, member of various community service programs, a member of the campus ministry, art club, and two varsity sports, tennis and fencing.

Tom’s Eagle Project focused on Celebrate the Children, a nonprofit school in Denville for youths ages 3 to 21 who have autism and other communications challenges.

Tom cleared and landscaped a wooded area near a pond on the school’s property, removing rocks, leveling the ground, spreading mulch, and building benches made of oak tree stumps and planks. He created outdoor benches that convert easily into picnic tables. For a third classroom. He also built a teepee to act as a safe space for the students to relieve anxiety.

Tom will attend Lehigh University in the fall, and major in finance.

Gregory Elorette is a 2018 graduate of Morris Catholic High School, and will attend County College of Morris in the fall to study computer coding and cyber security.

For his Eagle Scout project, Michael targeted the Stony Brook Community Garden in Hanover Township, and focused on making it easier for disabled or injured residents to participate in gardening.

Greg constructed a handicap accessible raised garden bed planter to allow those who are wheelchair bound or unable to bend over due to back issues, to grow plants along with other, more able-bodied residents. He also constructed a multipurpose worktable that handicapped persons can use to wash and cut plants they have harvested.

Patrick Joseph Herbert will be a second year student at Seton Hall Prep, where he is an honors student, member of the Gaelic Society and Knights of Setonia, and a member of the football and lacrosse teams.

For his Eagle Scout Project, Patrick constructed an 18-foot pedestrian bridge that connects the National 9/11 Memorial Trail that runs through Morris County to Patriot’s Path. In selecting that project, Patrick sought to honor men and women in law enforcement, including his dad, who is a police officer and former PBA President in Livingston.

Patrick hopes to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Stephen Douglas Fowler is a 2018 graduate of Roxbury High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, and participated in the wrestling program for all four years.

For his Eagle Scout project, Stephen showed his love of nature and birding and the outdoors. Using donated cedar wood, he constructed 15 nest boxes for endangered Screech Owls and Kestrel Hawks. The boxes were hung in locations that best suited the birds in Stephen’s, Allamuchy and Hopatcong State Parks.

Steve plans to attend the Florida Institute of Technology and major in astronomy.

Christopher Merring Jr. will be a senior at Roxbury High School, where he has participated varsity track, JV football, was captain of the JV hockey team, and is a delegate with the Boys’ State Program.

His Eagle Scout project was unique: refurbishing a World War II 57mm anti-tank gun at the West Orange National Guard Armory. The project involved moving the cannon to the island in front of the armory, then stripping down the original paint to bare metal; and repainting the cannon. He also installed paving stones for the cannon to rest on as a small memorial for those who sacrificed for our nation.

Teva Pharmaceuticals Bringing Nearly 1,000 Jobs, New Headquarters to Parsippany

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Teva Pharmaceuticals Bringing Nearly 1,000 Jobs, New Headquarters to Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Teva Pharmaceuticals announced that they will be moving their North American headquarters to Parsippany.  This move is anticipated to support well over 800 new jobs with a median annual wage of $128,073.  Teva Pharmaceuticals will be expanding their current footprint at 400 Interpace Parkway to accommodate this growth.  The current site will expand to over 350,000 square feet of commercial space.

They expect to transfer and create 843 jobs and retain 232 existing positions.

“We are thankful to partner with Teva Pharmaceuticals and P3 Properties; their leadership in helping to bring more good jobs and commercial ratables to Parsippany is the first step towards stabilizing the township’s tax base moving forward,” said Mayor Michael Soriano. “We are also grateful to the Murphy Administration for their part in these efforts to bring new jobs and opportunity to Parsippany.”

“The presence of global life sciences companies like Teva Pharmaceuticals is critical to New Jersey’s ability to strengthen a thriving innovation ecosystem, said Governor Phil Murphy. “We are thrilled to expand our welcome to Teva, and its more than 1,000 employees, in the Garden State – the place to be for the world’s most competitive life sciences companies.”

Currently headquartered in North Wales, Pennsylvania, Teva Pharmaceuticals sought to consolidate its operations into a more centralized location to drive efficiencies and maximize the advantage of being part of our local, thriving life sciences cluster.

“Ever since this deal started heating up, Mayor Soriano has been a partner at every level,” said Harvey Rosenblatt, CEO of P3 Properties, owner of the building that Teva Pharmaceuticals will occupy.  “He reached out to us, asking how he and his staff could help see this through.  With the anticipation of so many quality jobs coming locally, he has been actively reaching out in the most supportive way possible.  Just recently, he connected us with great housing opportunities for employees.”

Founded in 1901, Teva Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq “TEVA”) is a worldwide leader in the pharmaceutical industry.  The company has a global product portfolio of more than 1,800 molecules and a direct presence in 60 countries, including 30 locations across the U.S.  As a manufacturer of specialty and generic pharmaceuticals, Teva provides both new and innovative therapies, and works to make quality healthcare accessible.

“It’s not every day that a global industry leader moves their headquarters to New Jersey,” Mayor Soriano continued.  “This is a sign of the unique economic strength that our region and our township possess.  I look forward to further partnerships with the business community in the months and years to come.”

Letter to the editor: Our July 4th was better than yours….

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Letter to the editor: Our July 4th was better than yours….

parsippany focusDear Editor:

I drove over the Parsippany Hills High School, about 6:50 p.m., to see the annual July 4th celebration. As usual I was met at a check point by the Parsippany’s Finest, and when they saw my Disabled Veteran placard they directed me to the proper parking area.

When I got out of my vehicle there was waiting for me and others, who might have trouble making the climb to the baseball fields on the upper levels, a modified golf cart, in a minute or so I and my trusty fishing chair were on the upper level of PHHS.

I staked out a spot about fifty yards from the band stand and relaxed, fifteen minutes later the BEST band that we have ever had at a July 4th concert started to play … the band “Overboard” was actually great, and that is coming from a guy who has seen many, many cover bands in his days.

This band played for two solid hours, how the lead singer did not pass out from the heat was beyond me, but he never faltered, after a while I was joined by the largest crowd ever at this event. There was over 7,000 people, all loving the music, a large group of people dancing their hearts out, and the weather cooperating.

When the band finished, on came patriotic music, and the fireworks started, they were AMAZING and the BEST in all of Morris County this year. Close to 10:00 p.m. the fireworks ended and all 7,000 people started leaving at the same time. A slight distraction for three solid hours of music and fireworks.

Now, I know other towns had fireworks, but Parsippany out does them all!! The Police Department, the Fire Department, Emergency Services, Ambulance Squads, CERT, Office of Emergency Management and of course Department of Parks and Forestry and Public Works, they ALL did a great job … Not easy to get 7000 people at different times, but harder to leave..

When the night ended there were over 7,000 extremely happy people celebrating the birthday of this wonderful place, America.

So, next year, if you live in any other town in Morris County and you want to be at the BEST July 4th Celebration, well you have to be in Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Thanks to “Overboard” and to MCC Blue who was a major sponsor for this magnificent event. To all the Town of Parsippany workers on duty last night, a BIG Thank You from someone who enjoyed his July 4th American birthday Party. A longtime resident of Parsippany.

Stephen J. Roman Sr.
Parsippany

Delta Dental Raises $77,000 for Special Olympics

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Delta Dental Raises $77,000 for Special Olympics

PARSIPPANY — Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ) raised $77,000 at the company’s 28th annual Golf Classic, the largest amount raised at a single outing to date, to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ).

SONJ is a nonprofit organization that provides sports training and athletic competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Since the first Golf Classic in 1990, DDNJ has raised more than $1.24 million for this deserving organization.

“The Golf Classic, our most highly-anticipated fundraising event of the year, is just one example of our commitment to enhancing the overall well-being of our local community,” said Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey. “We believe strongly in advocating for and supporting this organization and are proud to help talented Special Olympics athletes achieve their dream of participating in athletic competition and playing sports they love.”

Delta Dental of New Jersey employees volunteered at the event assisting at registration, monitoring contest holes and selling raffles, pictured (left to right): Laura Ruttenberg; David Ginocchio; Teresa Rosario; Gina Rosario, and Lisette Rosario

Hosted on May 16 at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, the outing drew nearly 100 golfers, including SONJ athletes Tom Azilides and Dane Klewsaat, as well as the New Jersey Devils’ Ken Daneyko, a three-time Stanley Cup winner. Putting a spotlight on the event’s mission, Dane shared how being a SONJ athlete has helped him to achieve his goals. He demonstrated his support and appreciation by teeing off with each group at the ninth hole.

Randy Stodard, Delta Dental of New Jersey; Dane Klewsaat, Athlete, Special Olympics NJ; Patrick Wentling, MWWPR; Ken Daneyko, NJ Devils; and Noah Bleibtreu, Delta Dental of New Jersey

Heather Andersen, president and CEO of Special Olympics New Jersey stated, “In this iconic year, as we celebrate our 50th  Anniversary, it is great to see how much partnerships, like the one we have with Delta Dental, have grown throughout the years and continue to raise the bar each year. Our success and ability of the Special Olympics movement to thrive in the future depend on events like this and the great relationships we have with Delta Dental and all of our corporate partners.”

DDNJ employees served as volunteers at the event and funds were raised through event sponsorships, employee and partner donations, and raffles that included a New Jersey Devils’ suite during the 2018-19 season. Sponsors who supported the Golf Classic included 8 West Consulting, Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors, DDNJ Board of Trustees, MWWPR, New Jersey Dental Association, and Summit Medical Group.

Delta Dental of New Jersey employee volunteers, Annette Baker (left) and Sherri Alexander (right) with Ballyowen golf pro Mike Harris at the Beat the Pro contest hole, which helped raise more funds for Special Olympics New Jersey throughout the day

About Special Olympics New Jersey 
Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for more than 25,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Click here for more information. In 2018, Special Olympics New Jersey is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Over the past 50 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has changed the lives and hopes of thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout New Jersey. For more information and to see how you can celebrate click here.

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About Delta Dental
Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. is New Jersey’s leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 1.7 million people through contracts with groups and individuals in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. writes dental coverage on an insured basis, and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs. For more information click here.

Golfers Tee Off for People with Disabilities

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Golfers Tee Off for People with Disabilities

MORRIS COUNTY — Employment Horizons kicked off their 13th Annual Golf Classic at Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown on June 18. Over one hundred golfers registered for this event with proceeds benefiting the programs and services of Employment Horizons.

Matthew Putts, Employment Horizons’ Executive Director and Employment Horizons’ Trustee Howard Gogel of Title Sponsor My Limo

The Golf Classic had several corporate supporters. My Limo, a division of Gogel Enterprises, was the Title while the Associate Sponsor was Vision Real Estate Partners. The golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of golf and participated in contests. Lunch and dinner were also provided with a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Golfers also had the chance to win a luxury car provided by Audi Bridgewater & Audi Mendham at the Hole-in-One Contest sponsored by Morristown Airport and Safari Telecom.

Employment Horizons provides job skills training and placement services to hundreds of individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment each year. To learn more about Employment Horizons or to get involved, please contact Director of Development Lisa Montalbano at lmontalbano@ehorizons.org or click here.

Foursome from Title Sponsor, My Limo. Dan Farley, Bob Lull, Howard Gogel (My Limo and Employment Horizons’ Trustee), and Don Adami
Foursome from Associate Sponsor, Vision Real Estate Partners. Steve Feinberg, Ryan Fraser, Kubby Tischler, and Jose Mayoral
Foursome from Bayer. From left are Bill Colacurcio (Alan Baird Industries, Golf Classic Chair), Frank Stefano, Lochlan Dougherty, and John Rotondo

Letter to the editor: Morris County stands to benefit greatly from Workforce Development

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

It is no secret that New Jersey is in financial trouble. Our saving grace is that we’re well-situated near New York City, in the middle of the Eastern seaboard with infrastructure that can still be repaired and maintained. Because of these advantages, manufacturers are still interested in New Jersey despite some of the financial constraints choking our state.

In my opinion, Morris County stands to benefit greatly from Workforce Development programs and, as a Freeholder liaison to the County College of Morris and the Morris County School of Technology, I have been researching this program in other areas and working with leaders of CCM and NJMEP to make it a reality for Morris County.

Today, I had the opportunity to visit Rowan College in Glassboro, New Jersey where they have been aggressively working toward Workforce Development in several industries trending in their area. The visit was very informative and I look forward to bringing the information I received back to the Freeholder board so that we can duplicate the success of this program and realize another part of our strategic plan.

In recent years, the Glassboro area has seen many new businesses coming into the area, and the growth of both Rowan College and Rowan University as a result of the expansion into Workforce Development programs. We can make this happen in Morris County!

Freeholder Heather Darling

Prosecutor’s Office Will Join First Annual Diversity Day

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Prosecutor’s Office Will Join First Annual Diversity Day

MORRISTOWN — On Sunday, July 8, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and several community groups throughout Morris County, will join together for Diversity Day on the Morristown Green.

The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. with an Interfaith Service on the Green. Following this service, there will be a festival on the Green from 12:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. including live music, local performers, various international foods, games, and door prizes.

The event is free and open to the public. Diversity Day was created by The Presbyterian Church in Morristown this year as a way to celebrate the different cultures and religious groups throughout Morris County. It is being held in collaboration with the following community partners, Atlantic Health, The Albanian Church, Black Lives Matter, Boy Scouts of America, Calvary Baptist Church, Centrobiblico of NJ, Church of the Redeemer, Cornerstone/Neighborhood House, Islamic Society of Basking Ridge, Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, Morris School District, Presbyterian Church in Morristown, The United Methodist Church of Morristown, RAMP (Refugee Assistance Morris Partners), South Street Creamery, and Wind of the Spirit. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is excited to participate in the First Annual Diversity Day.

Prosecutor Knapp Speaks at 5th Annual Police Chaplains’ Conference

Frank L. Cahill
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Prosecutor Knapp Speaks at 5th Annual Police Chaplains’ Conference

MORRIS COUNTY — On Tuesday, June 12, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp participated at the fifth annual Police Chaplains’ Conference, held by the New Jersey Police Chaplains Association at the War Memorial Building in Trenton. As the President of the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey (CPANJ), Prosecutor Knapp provided opening remarks at the conference along with New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and Chief Garry Gubbei, President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. The focus of the Police Chaplains’ Conference was on building stronger police chaplaincy programs, partnering with diverse faith communities, defining bias crimes and incidents, as well as fostering violence prevention strategies through community engagement.

“Police Chaplains play an important role in building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities in which they serve. They provide crucial spiritual services to police officers and their families in times of need. The training provided today will prove to be extremely beneficial for these Chaplains in their duties and for the communities they serve”, said Prosecutor Knapp.

The program consisted of different workshops which the approximately 250 attendees could join throughout the afternoon. The subjects of these meetings varied, but included, Bias Crimes Awareness, Creating Safe and Healthy Communities, Expectations of Police Chaplains, Homeland Security & Preparedness 101, Recognizing and Preventing Threats in Our Communities, Resilience and Reflection-Cop 2 Cop 2018, Strengthening Communication Skills, and Working Together-Building Diverse Interfaith Coalitions in your Communities. Police Chaplains provide an important service during incidents in which a delicate response to citizen needs may be necessary. They are able to offer emotional, social, or spiritual support during what may very well be the worst moment in someone’s life. Over the past few years, the number of Police Chaplains has grown throughout the state.

Meet Domino! He is looking for a fur-ever home

Frank L. Cahill
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Meet Domino! He is looking for a fur-ever home

PARSIPPANY — Meet Domino! He is a four-year old Maltese Terrier mix fully grown at nine pounds.

He is a gentle soul who just wants your love! He is the perfect dog to bring to summer barbeques or other outings. He does amazing anywhere you bring him! Domino is extremely friendly and has never met a person he hasn’t liked!

He loves going on walks around the neighborhood! When walking on the leash, he pulls at first because he is so excited, but quickly settles down.

Domino is completely housetrained. He is not destructive when left alone and does not mind going into his crate.

He may be blind in his left eye but this does not slow him down one bit! After a quick sniff of a stranger, his tail starts wagging and you have yourself a new friend! He does get surprised at times when someone approaches him too quickly and he does not have time to sniff, but Domino never reacts in a negative way.

When brought into a new environment, he explores and then quickly settles down and makes himself right at home. Domino does well with other dogs, cats and kids above the age of ten.

Domino was found roaming the streets of the Bronx until a good Samaritan picked him up. After receiving proper care, Domino is ready to find a forever family who will shower him with love and affection!

If you are interested in adopting Domino, please fill out an application by clicking here.

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Center for Nursing Innovation and Research for Morristown Medical Center Officially Opens

Frank L. Cahill
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Center for Nursing Innovation and Research for Morristown Medical Center Officially Opens

MORRISTOWN — The Center for Nursing Innovation and Research for Morristown Medical Center officially opened recently.

The ultimate goal of the Center for Nursing Innovation is to improve quality patient care. The dedicated physical space (located across the street from the hospital) and innovative culture enables nurses to explore, share and develop new ideas aimed at improving patient, family and nursing interactions and ultimately, sharing innovations more broadly with nurses at Atlantic Health System and at medical centers across the nation.

By proactively seeking solutions to today’s health care challenges, Morristown Medical Center nurses will be on the forefront of change. The CNIR will pave the way for Morristown Medical Center nurses to be viewed as national leaders, as they disseminate new knowledge and best practices generated at the center.

According to hospital officials, $1.5 million in proceeds from The Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center’s 2017 Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens was used to provide initial funding to establish this center.

Local Kiwanis club members go to Las Vegas to participate in deciding global organization’s future

Frank L. Cahill
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Local Kiwanis club members go to Las Vegas to participate in deciding global organization’s future

PARSIPPANY – President Frank Cahill, Nicolas Limanov, Gordon Meth and Michael Mulhaul, members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany attended the 2018 Kiwanis International convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. They represented the opinions and beliefs of the local Kiwanis club members in the discussion and decision-making in the global organization’s structure and leadership.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is part of Kiwanis International, a global organization that provides volunteer service to support children in communities around the world. In Parsippany, the club helps children by donating to Parsippany Food Pantry, Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, Parsippany PAL Youth Center, Parsippany High School Scholarship Program, Parsippany Hills High School Scholarship Program, Parsippany Child Day Center, Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey, Camp Nejeda, NJ Sharing Network, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Parsippany, Parsippany Project Graduation, Jersey Battered Women’s Services, Family Promise of Morris County, Parsippany Little League West, Parsippany Little League East to name a few. Money to support the projects is raised by hosting events such as their annual Wine Tasting, Touch-A-Truck, Trivia Night among others.

“Kids need Kiwanis, in our community and in communities around the world,” said Frank Cahill. “Our club supports projects that would not otherwise happen without our support. We’re here to make sure all the children in our community have what they need to thrive, prosper and grow.”

The Kiwanis International convention, in its 103rd year, brings together members from around the world to share service project ideas that help kids and to gain insight into new opportunities with Kiwanis partners.

“It was my first time to attend a Kiwanis International Convention, and the workshops gave me valuable information to bring back to the club to enhance our membership and many fundraising ideas to raise money to support, one child, one community at a time” said Nicolas Limanov, Chairman Touch-A-Truck event, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46 on Thursday mornings at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast. Community members with an interest in helping children are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Frank Cahill by calling (862) 213-2200, emailing flcahill@parsippanykiwanis.org or click here.

About Kiwanis
Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Circle K International for university students, Key Club for students age 14–18, Builders Club for students age 11–14, K-Kids for students age 6–12 and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities, annually dedicate more than 18.5 million service hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The Kiwanis International family comprises more than 702,000 adult and youth members in more than 79 countries and geographic areas. Visit www.kiwanis.org for more information.

Important Information regarding Fireworks and Concert

Frank L. Cahill
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Important Information regarding Fireworks and Concert

PARSIPPANY — For all those planning to attend the Parsippany Fireworks & Concert on Wednesday, July 4, at the Parsippany Hills High School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department wants everyone to be safe and enjoy the show, so please take note of the following information:
Concert – 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks – 9:30 p.m.

Please plan alternate travel routes if you are not attending the event. There will be traffic delays in the area of Route 53, Park Road, Brooklawn Drive and Route 202 during this time.

*Everyone in attendance will proceed through a Police checkpoint prior to entry.
*Intoxicated persons will be DENIED entry.

*All bags and containers are subject to inspection.

*Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, pets, personal fireworks (Even the Legal ones) and drones (or other types of Aircraft) are prohibited.

*Parking for People with Disabilities (Proper Placards Must Be Possessed) – Limited Parking at the Tennis Courts. Access can be gained via Glencove Road.

*O.E.M. PERSONNEL AVAILABLE FOR ASSISTANCE:
We will have volunteer members of the Parsippany Office of Emergency Management wearing Hi-Visibility Lime/Green Shirts at the event available for directions and guidance.

*There will be no parking from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the following streets:

(Under Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills – Local Ordinance 405-9)

1) Brooklawn Drive Both sides – entire length

2) Rita Drive Both sides – entire length

3) Glencove Road. Left side beginning at Rita Drive ending at bottom parking lot, both sides beginning at top parking lot to Brooklawn Drive both sides from Brooklawn Drive extending 100 feet south toward Windsor Road then Left side to Windsor

4) Medford Road. Right side beginning at Brooklawn continuing to Glen Cove Road, then both sides from Glen Cove Road up to and including the cul de sac.

5) Elray Road. Left side starting at Rita Drive to Fairhaven Road, Then Right side beginning at Fairhaven Road and extending to the cul de sac.

6) Fairhaven Road. Both sides between Littleton Road and Christine Drive, right side beginning Christine Drive ending at Elray Road.

7) Christine Drive Right side, beginning at Fairhaven Road and extending south to the end.

8) Beachwood Road. Both sides between Littleton Road and Graham Court.

9) Fieldcrest Road. Both sides between Littleton Road and Atlantic Drive (Post Heavily)

10) Dolly Drive Left (West) side starting from Littleton Road to Dodie Drive.

11) Geoffrey Drive. Left side beginning at Dolly Drive and ending at Park Road.

12) Hennion Drive. East side beginning at Park Road to the end.

13) De Hart Road. Right side beginning at Park Road to Hennion Drive.

14) Fairview Place. Right side from Cottage Place to end including entire cul de sac.

15) Park Hill Court. Right side and entire area of cul de sac

16) Windsor Road. Right side beginning at Brooklawn Drive – entire length

17) Dartford/Ferncliff Road – Right side of Dartford Road from Exeter Drive to Ferncliff Road. Right side of Ferncliff Road starting at Dartford Road for 150 feet

18) Parsippany Hills High School Parkig Lot – Both sides of roadway between lower section of Glencove  Road to Rita Drive.

19) Emerson Road – East Side from Continental Road to Gates Court

20) Holly Drive – Inside curve around on North Side

Any unoccupied or occupied vehicle left parked or standing in the roadway in violation of this restriction shall be deemed a nuisance and menace to the safe and proper regulation of traffic, and any Police Officer may provide for the removal of such vehicle. The vehicle owner shall pay the reasonable costs of removal and storage, which may result, before regaining possession of the vehicle.

Parsippany to hold 4th of July celebration

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany to hold 4th of July celebration

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany’s Annual 4th of July celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 4 at Parsippany Hills High School.

The evening kicks off with a 7:30 p.m. concert by local band Overboard. The cover band performs classic rock hits. Fireworks will start at dark (the sun sets just after 9:30 p.m.)

Certain items are banned from the celebrations: Alcoholic beverages, pets, personal fireworks, smoking and bicycles. Drones and other remote aircrafts are also banned. Anyone caught with banned items will be ejected from the celebration.

Overboard plays anything from alternative to oldies and adds their own interpretation (nothing is off limits) to every song.

Flipper, the front man, lead vocalist, and guitarist has more energy then anyone in the room and makes sure that everyone is exhausted when the show is over.

Karl “The Admiral” DelPiano, Bass guitar and vocals. You never know what he’ll say or do next. The Admiral’s low strung and ever swaying bass guitar and spot on vocals will lull you into a false sense of security until the unexpected moment when you realize….”did he just do that? ”

Larry “L.S.D.” DeRogatis on Lead guitar. The original “Shredder”! Can play anything  and definitely  IS a presence on stage!!!

Bob Gizzi (keyboards/sax/vocals) is the virtuoso of the band. There is nothing he can’t play and whenever he touches the keys, the stage lights up!

Pete Giso (drums) The original Overboard drummer from back in the day, is always there with a solid groove and his Homer Simpson impressions.

Overboard is a party!Overboard is where you want to go, so……. Go Ahead And Jump…Overboard

Teva Pharmaceuticals considering 345,000 sq. ft. in Parsippany

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Teva Pharmaceuticals considering 345,000 sq. ft. in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Israel-based Teva Pharmaceuticals is in the midst of a $3 billion cost-cutting plan that includes cutting 14,000 jobs worldwide. Some of those jobs are in the U.S. But New Jersey has approved a plan that would save 1,000 jobs in New Jersey and relocate the company’s U.S. headquarters to 400 Interpace Parkway from its current location in Pennsylvania.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has approved a 10-year, $40 million tax credit package to encourage Teva Pharmaceuticals to move its U.S. headquarters from Pennsylvania to Parsippany, where it would lease more than 345,000 square feet to house more than 1,000 employees. If Teva accepts, it would bring 843 jobs to New Jersey and keep 232 of the jobs Teva already has in Parsippany.

Teva’s U.S. operations are in Frazer, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. The proposed site, 400 Interpace Parkway, is a 541,000-square-foot complex near the intersection of interstates 80 and 287. Real estate investor P3 Properties acquired the former Morris Corporate Center III last year and has since rebranded it as MCCBLUE, as part of a multimillion-dollar upgrade of the four-building campus.

An analysis by the EDA found New Jersey to be the more expensive option and said the move would involve a capital investment of nearly $31.5 million. The authority also said the project in Parsippany would have an estimated net benefit to the state of $247.4 million over 20 years.

In February, Teva announced that it was cutting 46 jobs in Parsippany, although there was little information about when they would be terminated. There was a second wave of U.S. based cuts Teva had planned. In January, Teva slashed 208 employees in Pennsylvania. They were planned to occur across several of the company’s locations in the Philadelphia area, including 65 in North Wales and Horsham, 47 jobs in West Chester, and 96 positions in Frazer and Great Valley.

Teva has a world-leading position in innovative treatments for disorders of the central nervous system (CNS), including neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, pain, and movement disorders, as well as a strong portfolio of products to address respiratory disease, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Across its specialty medicines portfolio, Teva focuses on developing, personalizing and improving treatment of disorders for patients in CNS, respiratory, oncology, and select local/regional therapeutic areas. Teva integrates its generics and specialty capabilities in its global research and development division to create new ways of addressing unmet patient needs by combining drug development capabilities with devices, services and technologies.

The U.S. job cuts are only a small part of the thousands the company has planned. Teva announced in December 2017 that it planned to cut about 25 percent of its global workforce, or about 14,000 people. Alongside those job cuts, Teva indicated it was closing a number of facilities. Divesting the properties would help it achieve its goal of efficiency and substantial cost savings. Many of the facilities being cut were acquired through acquisitions or were redundant.

The company has a debt that ranges between $30 and $35 billion. By eliminating 14,000 jobs, it expects to save $3 billion by the end of 2019. The cuts are expected to be made over the next two years, with the majority of them made in the first part of this year.

The Teva board of directors took a 50 percent pay reduction. In addition, Teva has been divesting itself of non-core assets. In February, it announced it had completed the sale of a portfolio of products within its global women’s health business for $703 million in cash. In 2017, it sold its branded contraceptive line Paragard, a product within its global Women’s Health business, to CooperSurgical for $1.1 billion.

The plan appears to be working. Company shares traded for $11.23 on November 2, 2017, and are currently at $24.33, still below its $33.19 on July 13, 2017. In what is a likely show of faith, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway doubled its stake in the company in the first quarter of this year to 40 million shares from its reported stake of 18.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Its first-quarter financial report on May 1 cited revenues of $5.1 billion for the quarter, although that is a decrease of 10 percent from the same quarter in 2017. However, the company also reported significant decreases in expenses across the board for the quarter compared to the same period from the previous year.

Kare Schultz, the company’s new president and chief executive officer, said in a statement, “2018 is off to a solid start. Our restructuring program is proceeding well, and we are on track to meet our cost reduction targets of $1.5 billion in 2018 and $3.0 billion by the end of 2019. During this quarter, our strong cash flow allowed us to continue to reduce our outstanding debt, and together with our recent debt issuance and covenant amendment, has placed Teva on a more stable financial footing.”

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