Sam is the cutest 10-month-old Shih Tzu/Min Pin mix

Frank L. Cahill
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Sam is the cutest 10-month-old Shih Tzu/Min Pin mix

PARSIPPANY — Meet Sam! He is the cutest 10-month-old Shih Tzu/Min Pin mix with a heart of gold!

He is extremely loving and sweet. One of his favorite hobbies includes snuggling next to you in bed.

Sam may be shy at first when meeting new people, but quickly warms up and will become your new best friend! Overall, he is a moderate energy type of dog–he loves to play but also calms down nicely by laying on his favorite dog bed.

He enjoys playing chase and wrestling with his doggy foster siblings! Sam is working on his potty training.

Sam does great with dogs of all sizes. He has not met a cat yet and would do best in a home with older children as he likes to play rough.

If you’re looking for a puppy who is full of fun, apply on our website to adopt Sam!

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

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Council approves 1515 Route 10 for Mixed-Use Development

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Council approves 1515 Route 10 for Mixed-Use Development

PARSIPPANY — At the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 25, a resolution was passed amending the redevelopment plan for property located at 1515 Route 10. The original redevelopment plan was passed by the Township Council on August 22, 2017.

Council voted 4-1 in support of the resolution, with Council Vice President Janice McCarthy voting against the project.

The previous redevelopment plan adopted on August 22, 2017 passed 5-0 with former Council President Louis Valori, Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Councilman Michael dePierro, Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani all voting for the redevelopment plan. That redevelopment plan was adopted and still is in effect.

The original plan announced by Stanbery Development was to build a 50-room hotel, 90,700 square feet of retail space, 45,000 square feet of restaurant space, 61,500 square feet of office space and 180 one-bedroom units and 62 two-bedroom units. Part of the property is in Hanover Township. It is anticipated that a redevelopment plan will ultimately be prepared for the balance of the Redevelopment Area, which is identified in Hanover Township as Block 303, Lots 13 and 14.

The revised redevelopment plan approved on September 25 is for construction of 100,000 square feet of retail space and 441 residential units. “What we have here is an opportunity to transform a 1980s vacant office building into a really vibrant, extraordinary mixed-use project, which we called The District at 1515,” said Mark Pottschmidt, a co-founder of Stanbery Development. Stanbery Development also is the owner of The Shoppes At Union Hill, on Route 10, Denville.

Proposed development at 1515 Route 10

According to Brandon Nutting, a representative of Stanbery Development, the property will be developed in two phases. Phase I would consist of 64,000 square feet of retail space and 273 residential units. Phase II would add 36,000 square feet of retail and an additional 168 residential units, for a total of 100,000 square feet of retail space and 441 residential units.

“We are actually working on the unit mix now but generally the market rate units will be in the neighborhood of 60% one-bedroom and 40% two-bedrooms.  The Affordable unit mix will be driven by COAH and will include some three-bedrooms,” stated Mark Pottschmidt.

Under Council on Affordable Housing (COAH)  regulations, developers must agree to build a fixed percentage of affordable units—usually 15 (for rental units) to 20 percent (for units for sale)—of the total constructed on the site, to market to low and moderate income households and to maintain affordability for 30 years. The complex will be required to build 68 COAH units.  Stanbery plans to build 34 units, and will pay Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Affordable Housing Trust for the other 34 units. It is estimated they will pay $2,550,000 to the Affordable Housing Trust.

Stanbery Development, LLC., paid $14.1 million for property in March 2015.

Proposed development at 1515 Route 10

Council members questioned township Financial Analyst Mike Hanley about the complex financing involved with the project, which includes a PILOT program that offers “Payments in Lieu of Taxes” by the developers.

“My concerns were related to the financing needed to move the project forward and how the financing is structured with the PILOT and the redevelopment bond.  I would have preferred a more substantive presentation on COAH including the “set aside” per unit fee and a more comprehensive explanation on how the Affordable Trust funds would be used. Also, I would have liked to have seen a year to date accounting of the existing Trust Fund and how funds were used to create affordable housing units,” said Council Vice President Janice McCarthy.

In an email request to former Council President Louis Valori requesting comment on the recent approval his response was “Frank Cahill do not email me again. I already warned you. Your behavior is sickening.”

Resident Bob Venezia said “I can see where this project helps the developer makes money. I can see where it helps Millennials, some housing, but I don’t see anything that Parsippany as a town gets.  According to a newspaper article, it says this, this project will be the densest housing development ever in Parsippany. It sets a precedent for other developments. Congested traffic, overcrowded schools.”

Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., stated “The location of the project and the Road improvements that will be made to Dryden way will keep traffic off Route 202 which is  very congested. Most of the traffic going to and leaving this area will go directly on and off Route 10 close to Route 287. Although this project has 441 units in total between both phases the majority of those units will be studio or one bedroom geared towards millennials. This intern means that it will not add a lot of school aged children burdening our school systems.; The money that the  township will be receiving to go into our Affordable Housing Trust Fund can be utilized to subsidize apartments for affordable housing that already exist in town. Therefore cutting down on additional development that may be needed to meet whatever Parsippany’s COAH obligation is. (We are still waiting for our number of affordable housing units that the town must plan for.)”

“In addition by approving this plan the Township will get up to three credits for every unit we subsidize for affordable housing. Plain and simple the way the current plan would go we would be able to use this trust fund money to subsidize 34 units and could receive up to approximately 100 credits (units) of affordable housing;  The developer has agreed to maintain all streets in the development including snow plowing as well as maintenance and garbage pick up. Therefore saving the township money and time versus other possible developments that could eventually go there; This development will have some very nice retail and restaurant services for our residents. The Township will also be able to use the courtyard area for such things as farmers markets as well as other events,” said Carifi.

Stanbery Development must submit site plans to The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board to receive approvals.

The building at 1515 Route 10, formerly occupied by Intel. This building contains 213,742 square feet.

Currently in the main building on the property, it has three stories plus a lower level. The gross floor area is 237,300 square feet. It was built in 1984. Almost the entirety of the building is unoccupied.

The second building, to the south of the main building and connected by a second story walkway, is three stories and has a gross floor area of 71,231 square feet. It was built in 1999. There are 1,091 parking spaces on site around the perimeter of the buildings, more than 700 parking spaces located on Lot 1.02. The remaining 320 parking spaces are located on Lots 13 and 14 of Block 303 in Hanover Township.

“The Promise is Hope” in concert at The Smith Road Coffee House

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“The Promise is Hope” in concert at The Smith Road Coffee House

PARSIPPANY — The Smith Road Coffee House at St. Ann Church proudly presents “The Promise is Hope” in concert on Saturday, October 20. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Music starts at 8:00 p.m. Admission $15.00; cash or check only.

Ashley and Eric L’Esperance (The Promise is Hope) first felt their musical and personal chemistry at a song swap in 2013. In 2014, they got married, released their debut album and began establishing themselves as one of New England’s finest emerging acts.

Drawing from the well of life experience expressed through intimate songwriting, they present a beautifully moving, inspired and connected live performance. They were nominated 2018 ‘Roots Act of the Year’ (New England Music Awards) after the debut of their sophomore album, Every Seed Must Die, a “soul-cleansing songs simmered in collective courage…The songwriting on this album is exceptional (No Depression).

For more information on “The Promise is Hope” click here.

The Smith Road Coffee House is located at St. Ann Church, 781 Smith Road. For more information call (973) 884-1986 or email frdavid@saint-ann.net.

Annual Rabies Immunization Clinic for Dogs and Cats

Frank L. Cahill
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Annual Rabies Immunization Clinic for Dogs and Cats

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Annual Rabies Immunization Clinic for Dogs and Cats will be Saturday, November 3, at the OEM Building, 1 Pumphouse Road. (Recycling Center) No charge for dogs or cats.

Dog Schedule – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dogs must be on a leash and accompanied by an adult

Cat Schedule – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cats must be in carrier or similar carrying devices

For more information contact the Health Department at (973) 263-7160.

Lake Parsippany Fire Department Dedicates Hall

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Lake Parsippany Fire Department Dedicates Hall

PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3 dedicated the hall on Sunday, October 7 to “Robert ‘Pinky’ Yeager.”

Robert Keller said “In 1953 firefighting was quite a different animal compared to today. Ladders didn’t go as high. Breathing apparatus was mostly filter makes left over from World War II. Turnout gear was a rubber coat with high rubber boots and helmets were metal … and would turn you into a glow stick if you contacted electric wires.”

Yet in 1953 a young man of twenty years named Robert Yeager – also known as “Pinky” and no one knows for sure where that nickname came from, though some have their suspicions – decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and joined the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company.

Around the same time, Pinky began working for the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, retiring after serving Parsippany residents for twenty four years.

Pinky has seen scores of men and women pass through the doors of Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department. Some stayed. Many didn’t. But Pinky was one that stayed.

He served as Chief of the fire company in 1959 and 1960. He was then elected Fire Commissioner in 1962 and served until 1976. He was elected again in 1986 and served until this year.

Mayor Michael Soriano addresses the audience
Robert “Pinky” Yeager

Pinky is certainly one of the most admired and respected members of Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department, and rightfully so. If you know this fire company, you know Pinky Yeager.

“This building (referring to the new fire house) wouldn’t be here today without Pinky’s oversight and guidance during its construction,” said Keller. “If a workman was here, you didn’t have to look far to find Pinky with his watchful eyes.

“Pinky, your brother and sister firefighters wanted to say thank you for your 65 year of service to this fire company, by extension, to the residents of of this community,” said Keller. “We wanted your name to live on long after all of us are gone as a reminder of what loyalty, unselfish service and dedication is supposed to mean,” said Keller.

He continued “For that reason, we dedicate this room in your name so your legacy may live on for years to come.”

Bob Keller addressed the attendees
Uncovering the plaque
The plaque at the entrance to the hall
Immediate family of “Pinky”
Extended family of “Pinky”
Commissioners and members of Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3
“Pinky” with his grandchildren
Cindy Barilla and Kathy Nolan serving the delicious cake
The celebration cake

SCAM ALERT: Don’t Forward ‘Got Another Friend Request From You’ Facebook

Frank L. Cahill
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SCAM ALERT: Don’t Forward ‘Got Another Friend Request From You’ Facebook

You can stop forwarding that latest warning from your Facebook friends about your account being cloned. You weren’t. It’s bogus. And you’re just making it worse.

It starts out: “Hi….I actually got another friend request from you yesterday…which I ignored so you may want to check your account…”

Then it tells you to “hold your finger on the message until the forward button appears…then hit forward….”

Your account isn’t sending duplicate friend requests. And you didn’t receive a request from the person you’re forwarding it to.

You’re simply doing it because the message tells you to.

DON’T.

Otherwise, you become another link in the bogus chain message — which is why the hoax is spreading so fast.

There was a cloning epidemic on Facebook 18 months or so ago. That was genuine.

And people do still get hacked.

The message that went viral these past few days is different, however: It urges you to forward it to “all the people you want to forward to” – which many take to mean all their friends.

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The full text of the latest Facebook hoax message:

Hi….I actually got another friend request from you yesterday…which I ignored so you may want to check your account. Hold your finger on the message until the forward button appears…then hit forward and all the people you want to forward too….I had to do the people individually. Good Luck!

Anyone who gets a duplicate request from you wouldn’t forward the bogus message. They’d send you a PM about it or perhaps post a comment on your timeline.

You’d probably do the same for them.

The message is a hoax, and anyone who shares it is spreading it.

The best way to avoid being duped: Ignore it. Delete it.

Share this story instead. It’ll do some good.

Morris Vocational School Cosmetology Program for Adults Starts

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris Vocational School Cosmetology Program for Adults Starts

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Vocation a School District if offering a part time program for adult cosmetology students beginning November 1.

Approved by the NJ Department of Education and the NJ Department of Consumer Affairs/Board of Cosmetology, this comprehensive 1,100+ hour program covers the theory and practical experience that students will need to pass New Jersey licensing exams.

Morris County Vocational SchoolLecture, demonstration and hands-on application of skills/techniques comprise this exciting and lucrative career-oriented program. Styling, hair care, perms, barbering, coloring, waxing and facials as well as manicures and pedicures are covered in the course of study. With your Student Permit License (after 600 hours of the course completed) students may work in the classroom when it is open as a working salon.

A professional toolkit and access to online exam prep materials are included in the tuition.

Part-Time Program Schedule (November 1, 2018 – May 15, 2020)
Classes run Monday, through Thursday from November through May from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
No classes on Fridays or during June, July and August

Tuition

First Year: $5,450.00 ($500.00 Deposit + $700.00 Toolkit + $4,250.00 Tuition)
Second Year: $4,750.00
Payment plan available (please call or email for information)
Additional expenses to consider: Textbooks, uniforms, field trip fees, medical clearance and licensing fees.

Prerequisites

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Completed application form with a reference

To apply, contact Donna at (973) 627-4601, Ext. 245, or email at fiedererd@mcvts.org

Classes are held on the campus of the Morris County School of Technology, 400 East Main Street, Denville.

Creation of 7.5-mile walking trail around Boonton Reservoir approved

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Creation of 7.5-mile walking trail around Boonton Reservoir approved

PARSIPPANY — A 40-year lease will allow for the creation of a walking trail around the Boonton Reservoir in Parsippany was approved by the Jersey City Council on Wednesday, September 26. The reservoir is fed by the Rockaway River opened in 1904 to provide Jersey City with drinking water.

The reservoir is located in Parsippany and Boonton, just northeast of where Routes 46 and 287 intersect. The water accounts for about 900 acres of the property.

Fishing, boating and swimming in the reservoir would remain prohibited.
The council voted 7-2 to approve the lease, with council members Michael Yun and James Solomon voting no.

“I want to thank the towns of Boonton and Parsippany for having us here today,” said Jersey City Councilman At Large Daniel Rivera.

Jersey City Councilman Daniel Rivera was joined by Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano in consultation with the Open Space Institute (OSI), the Jersey City Environmental Commission (JCEC) to sign an ordinance creating a plan focusing on the protection and safety of the Boonton Reservoir, as the area opens to the public with walking trails. Through Jersey City Ordinance 18-04, a master plan will be created to maintain the quality of the water for drinking purposes while providing security to the area for the first time.

Mayor Michael Soriano

“Our administration has been working hard with OSI, JCEC and the towns surrounding the reservoir, Parsippany and Boonton, to ensure that the water from the Boonton Reservoir will remain protected, finding ways to increase water quality and secure access as we look to create walking trails,” said Mayor Steven Fulop. “Increasing quality to the environment and to the drinking water is of top priority, but this plan additionally provides our Jersey City students a new opportunity to understand how the facility works on future educational field trips,” said Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop.

Chief Andrew Miller addresses the audience regarding security at the Boonton Reservoir
The Open Space Institute will study and assess the land to create a plan, including educational components.  The administration will also work the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department and Morris County Park Patrol to enhance security in and around the reservoir area.
“The Boonton Reservoir Protection and Trail Project establishes long-term strategies to ensure the families of Jersey City maintain access to safe, reliable drinking water, while expanding passive recreational opportunities,” said Terrence Nolan, OSI Senior Vice President. “In addition to employing natural, land-based solutions to address problems such as storm water runoff, OSI looks forward to working with our partners in pursuit of potential land conservation projects throughout the Rockaway River watershed to protect water sources now and for future generations.”
Terrence Nolan, OSI Senior Vice President, Parsippany-Troy Hills Chief Andrew Miller, Jersey City Councilman Daniel Rivera and Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano
“Having an active recreational facility on site would require regular maintenance and supervision, overall increasing security measures around the reservoir, where there is currently none in place,” said Fulop. “The OSI will create a plan that aims to preserve the environmental integrity of the entire area.
“I am so excited to live in a place with such a gem of nature. To make this accessible to the public gives Parsippany another reason to be the #1 place to be,” said Parsippany Councilwoman Emily Peterson.
Jersey City Reservoir
The agreement for the 1,300-acre reservoir site, will span 40 years at a cost of $1. The Boonton Reservoir has been Jersey City’s primary water source since 1904. The lease requires the creation of a property management plan, one that local environmental advocates wanted so they and others would have input on the creation of the 7.5-mile trail. If the plan is not created within two years, the lease will be terminated.
Eric Hubner, Coordinator of Parsippany-Troy Hills Office of Emergency Management and Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Clerk Khaled Madin

 

 

 

 

Bucco opioid bill package addresses doctor shortage at addiction clinics

Frank L. Cahill
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Bucco opioid bill package addresses doctor shortage at addiction clinics

MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco is looking to add two more weapons to the state’s arsenal in its efforts to combat the escalating opioid crisis.

“Overdose deaths are declining nationwide, but continue to soar here, which means there are a lot of folks out there who need help,” said Bucco (R-Morris).

New Jersey’s drug overdose deaths increased 24 percent in 2017 to 2,750, with nearly eight deaths each day, according to the state attorney general. Overdoses are on track to exceed a record-setting 3,000 deaths this year, potentially making it the fourth leading cause of death behind heart disease, cancer and car accidents. More people die from opioids than diabetes, AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, pneumonia and kidney disease.

A main contributor is the over prescribing of painkillers, which are more potent because of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Synthetic drugs are blamed for nearly half the 2017 deaths.

Bucco introduced legislation (A4513) last week giving doctors and nurses up to $5,000 in tax credits to volunteer at addiction clinics where there is a doctor shortage. Doctors would earn a $175.00 credit for each hour they volunteer while physician assistants and advanced practice nurses earn a $115.00 credit per hour. It also grants them immunity from civil liability.

There are less than 40 health care providers for every 1,000 people with drug addictions in New Jersey, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“We need more staff at clinics who are licensed to prescribe medications for drug dependence,” continued Bucco. “Making physician assistants and nurses eligible for these tax credits will hopefully result in more volunteers so people can get the help they need at a reduced cost to the patient and the clinic.”

A second bill (A4514) creates a drug abuse registry of people with opioid addictions that doctors must access before prescribing drugs so addicts cannot shop around for additional prescriptions.

“Many times people who are addicted see multiple doctors because they’re desperate for drugs,” said Bucco. “Doctors can unknowingly feed a habit if an addict’s overdose or history of abuse is unknown. A registry will go a long way in stopping this practice.”

The measure establishes a registry, developed and maintained by the state Human Services department, allowing medical professionals to track a patient’s drug use and history of misuse. Hospitals, police departments and other first responders will be responsible for submitting the information. The data will alert the medical community to abusive habits and help identify the areas where the most abuse is occurring.  The data collected under the legislation will also help government agencies provide support where it is most needed.

Bucco noted that a law signed last year limiting initial opioid prescriptions to a five-day supply is working. Prescriptions declined 28 percent since March 2017.

“We’re making some progress, but have a long way to go,” concluded Bucco. “These bills will help our efforts.”

We’re Not In Kansas Anymore. The Wizard of Oz Travels Over the Rainbow

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We’re Not In Kansas Anymore. The Wizard of Oz Travels Over the Rainbow

MORRISTOWN — The greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is touching down in Morristown at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Friday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 3 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 pm. Tickets are $49.00 to $99.00.

This magical production is a celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, and will be presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas.

Dean Sobon will serve as the Director and previously created the national tours of Fiddler on the Roof and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Amy McCleary will create the magical choreography and was the Director/Choreographer of the national tour of Memphis, the Musical and the choreographer of the national tour of The Wedding Singer. The team of Sobon and McCleary will take Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow “Over the Rainbow” to adventures in Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest and the Emerald City.

Featuring the classic songs, as composed by Harold Arlen, “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” and “If I Only Had A Brain,” along with the beloved characters, THE WIZARD OF OZ will have the entire family captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable day at the theater.

For more information click here.

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2018-2019 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.

Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South Street, Morristown.

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