Former Parsippany Shelter Dog achieves Certification for Sheriff’s K-9 Section

Frank L. Cahill
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Former Parsippany Shelter Dog achieves Certification for Sheriff’s K-9 Section
Boomer achieves Certification for Sheriff’s K-9 Section

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Sheriff’s Office adopted a dog from the Parsippany Animal Shelter to be trained as a single purpose explosive detection dog. When K9 Boomer was adopted he was just eight months old. The German Shepherd / Labrador mix was selected after passing the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Section’s rigorous preliminary testing standards.

Sheriff James M. Gannon said, “From shelter to a hard working K-9 team, we welcome Boomer to our law enforcement family.”

Opportunity struck when Sheriff’s Detective Corporal Mike McMahon was attempting to adopt a bearded dragon for his son. Parsippany Animal Control Officer Kaitlin Kopshaw spoke to Detective Corporal McMahon about the dog, then known as Becker, expressing he could be a good candidate for police work. The dog had been to a few homes, but returned after a short time due to having a tremendous amount of energy. Detective Corporal McMahon met the dog and conducted preliminary tests of the dog’s abilities.

Sheriff’s Detective Corporal Mike McMahon with Boomer
Sheriff’s Detective Corporal Mike McMahon

On September 18, 2017, the shelter dog was evaluated by Detective Sergeant Aaron Tomasini and Detective Corporal McMahon where he qualified to receive training as an explosive detection dog.  Boomer was re-named and will become the Morris County Sheriff’s Office 29th Single Purpose Specialty Dog in the history of the K-9 Section.

Morris County Sheriff’s Office K9 Boomer has completed his Explosive Detection Initial Certification with his K-9 handler, Detective Michael Carbone. K9 Boomer, a twenty-one month old German Shepherd / Labrador Mix has been trained at the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Training Academy. His incredible sense of smell makes him a vital resource to Law Enforcement all over Morris County. He is assigned identification #K9 229 and has quite the success story, going from a shelter dog to being one of the highly trained dogs working in the Sheriff’s K-9 Section.

After 14 weeks of training, Boomer is able to sniff out 21 explosives-associated odors and their derivatives.

Sheriff James Gannon

“The K-9 Section has trained Boomer over the last year to perform his expected duties while continuing to provide a high level of service to the residents of Morris County at no expense to the taxpayers,” said Gannon.

Detective Sergeant Aaron Tomasini

“An opportunity like this doesn’t present itself very often. Having the ability to create a happy ending of a bad situation is truly inspiring. It just proves that every dog has a purpose,” said Detective Sergeant Aaron Tomasini of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Section.

Detective Sergeant Aaron Tomasini holds a bag of HMX explosives that Boomer sniffed out from a series of bags laying on the ground
Boomer sniffing a car for explosives. Inside the trunk was a detonation cord
Detective Sergeant Aaron Tomasini holding the detonation cord Boomer sniffed out

Detective Michael Carbone currently works with three K9 dogs: Loco; Willie, who will soon be retiring, and Boomer. When they are not busy working the dogs resides with Detective Carbone. When asked Carbone, where does Willie go when he retires? He replied very quickly without hesitation, “I will be keeping him, he has been with me for many years, and I have grown attached to him.”

Provident Bank seeking donations for Parsippany Food Pantry

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Provident Bank seeking donations for Parsippany Food Pantry

PARSIPPANY — Provident Bank, 401 Smith Road, is conducting a food drive until October 5 to donate to the Parsippany Food Pantry. They are seeking non–perishable food items are always needed and greatly appreciated. Donations from caring individuals help our most needy residents and families here in Parsippany. Individuals and groups such as schools, church groups, clubs, and scouts are welcome to donate.

The current most needed items: Canned goods: fruit, meat, sardines, tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey, and stews; Dry goods:  breakfast cereal, rice, pancake mix and fruit; Miscellaneous items: peanut butter, jelly, prepared tomato sauce, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, powdered milk, juice boxes and condiments such as salad dressing, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup and spices; Household items are also appreciated such as: toilet tissue, laundry detergent, bath soap etc.

Supermarket gift cards are also readily accepted.

The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located at the Parsippany Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha.

Parsippany PBA #131 has Breast Cancer Awareness Pins available

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Parsippany PBA #131 has Breast Cancer Awareness Pins available
PARSIPPANY — For the month of October Parsippany-Troy Hills Police are wearing a pink ribbon pin with our department patch on it.
PBA Local #131 is offering the pink ribbon pins with the police patch on them for a $5.00 donation to support Breast Cancer Awareness.

All proceeds will be given to multiple cancer related non-profits at the end of October.

If anyone is interested in getting a pin they can contact our PBA at ParspippanyPBA@gmail.com or on their Facebook page Parsippany PBA Local 131 to make arrangements to get one.

The Psychedelic Furs to perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center

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The Psychedelic Furs to perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center

MORRISTOWN — The Psychedelic Furs, known for such 80s classics as “Love My Way” and “Pretty in Pink” take the stage at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 1 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $29.00 to $69.00.

Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South Street, Morristown.
If you were to dissect today’s alternative rock music, you’ll find that much of it pays homage to The Psychedelic Furs. Led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wielding brother Tim, the Furs scored major hits with “Love My Way,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Heaven,” “The Ghost In You,” and “Heartbreak Beat” in all releasing seven studio albums, spawning several compilations, a boxed set, and a live concert DVD.
Born out of the post-punk UK rock scene, the Furs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands on U.S. College and Modern Rock radio scoring a multitude of #1 singles. With the advent of MTV in the early 80’s the band took off into the stratosphere, and when John Hughes’ approached the band with his film built around the Furs’ song “Pretty In Pink,” the band’s legacy was cemented. After a brief hiatus in the 90’s, and a side project called “Love Spit Love,” the band regrouped at the dawn of the new millennium.
The Psychedelic Furs touring lineup remains Richard Butler (vocals), Tim Butler (bass), Rich Good (guitar), Mars Williams (saxophone), Amanda Kramer (keyboards), and Paul Garisto (drums).
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.

Stop & Shop Supports American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

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Stop & Shop Supports American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

MORRIS PLAINS — For the seventh year, Stop & Shop grocery stores will support the fight against breast cancer through a series of activations benefitting the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Morris Plains Stop & Shop is located at 245 Littleton Road.

From October 5 to 21, Stop & Shop will collect donations via its ‘Pink Ribbon’ campaign. Upon checkout, customers at the company’s 136 New York and New Jersey stores can personalize a donation of $1, $3, or $5 by hanging an official pink ribbon donation card in the store, honoring loved ones that have fought cancer. This is the seventh year of Stop & Shop’s ‘Pink Ribbon’ campaign, which has raised nearly $1.5 million since 2012.

Outside the store, Stop & Shop will support fifteen Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks in New York and New Jersey with an in-kind donation of more than 200,000 bottles of water, which are distributed to walkers free of charge.

“Our commitment to the American Cancer Society is driven by our passionate employees who voluntarily participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks year after year, as well as by our customers, who express through both words and dollars how important this cause is to them,” said Steve Kienzle, SVP Sales and Operations South Market for Stop & Shop. “Through this campaign, we’re investing in the most effective cancer-fighting organization in our country. The entire Stop & Shop family is proud to help the American Cancer Society save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without breast cancer.”

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities to celebrate breast cancer survivors, pay tribute to loved ones lost, and raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Stop & Shop is committed to helping the Society attack cancer from every angle by raising funds to support breast cancer research, free patient service programs, and awareness and education campaigns

To find out how you can join Stop & Shop’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team and support their efforts to end breast cancer forever, inquire at the customer service desk of your local Stop & Shop store.

Morris County Clerk Reminds Voters of New Vote by Mail Law

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Morris County Clerk Reminds Voters of New Vote by Mail Law

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Clerk, Ann F. Grossi, Esq., is reminding voters that a new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy in August dramatically changed the Vote By Mail rules in New Jersey.  These changes are effective immediately and will impact the November General Election.

The new law mandates that all voters who voted by mail in the 2016 General Election be sent a Mail in Ballot for the 2018 General Election, even if they did not request one.  If these voters do not want to receive a 2018 General Election Mail In Ballot, they had to notify the County Clerk’s Office, in writing, by September 19.

All of the 2016 Mail-In Ballot voters have been sent a letter from the County Clerk’s Office advising of this change.

According to State law, any voter who has not opted out and receives a Mail In Ballot will not be permitted to vote on a voting machine on Election Day.  These voters will be limited to voting the Mail In Ballot or paper provisional ballot at the polls.

If you have any questions about the Vote by Mail process or questions about the new law, please contact the Morris County Clerk’s Office Elections Department at (973) 285-6126.

Free Screening: A Plastic Ocean; We need a Wave of Change

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Free Screening: A Plastic Ocean; We need a Wave of Change

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Environmental Advisory Committee and the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library is hosting a free screening and discussion, “A Plastic Ocean.”

This screening will take place on Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 449 Halsey Road.

A Plastic Ocean is an award winning adventure documentary that begins with a search for the elusive blue whale and discovers plastic waste in what should be pristine ocean. An international team of scientists and researchers travel to twenty locations around the world over four years and uncover alarming fragile state of our oceans and uncover alarming solutions that can be put into immediate effect.

More than 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into the ocean each year. We use an estimated 1 trillion plastic bags each year – that’s nearly 2 million per minute! One in three species of marine mammal have been entangled in marine litter.

For more information click here.

 

Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouses to host Pet Adoptions

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Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouses to host Pet Adoptions

PARSIPPANY — St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center will be running a pet adoption on Saturday, October 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouses, 440 Littleton Road.

St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. We believe in and provide services that support the human-animal bond and seek to foster an environment in which people respect all living creatures.

Bank Robbery in Florham Park

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Bank Robbery in Florham Park

FLORHAM PARK — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Borough of Florham Park Police Chief Joseph Orlando confirm an active investigation into a bank robbery that occurred on Monday, October 1 in Florham Park.

At approximately 10:17 a.m., law enforcement received a report of a bank robbery that occurred at the Bank of America, located at 186 Columbia Turnpike.

The subsequent investigation has revealed that a male entered the bank branch and demanded money. Various surveillance photographs from the interior of the bank have been obtained.

A review of the photographs reveals a suspect who be further described as a black male, who has a black goatee, and was wearing eyeglasses and a baseball hat. The suspect was also wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with black lining and grey colored sweatpants. Upon exiting the bank, the male fled from the scene. A still image of the suspect is attached below. Numerous law enforcement agencies have responded and are currently investigating this incident, including the Florham Park Police Department, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this male, is asked to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, the Florham Park Police Department at (973) 377-2200, or Crimestoppers at (973) 267-2255.

Gunner is available for adoption

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Gunner is available for adoption

PARSIPPANY — Hi, my name is Gunner and I am a 1-1/2 year-old Black Lab mix!

Unfortunately, the family I had my whole life could no longer care for me and had to surrender me to the rescue. While I am very sad, I am mostly happy because now I get to find my forever family!

I am a happy-go-lucky guy who loves to play and run around. One of my favorite things is to take walks around my foster’s neighborhood. I am potty and crate trained! I do get a little shy when meeting new people but I warm up quickly.

I am SUPER smart! I know basic commands like “sit,” “down,” “stay,” and “come” and also respond to my name! I am happy to bring you my ball to play catch. I even bring the ball back and “drop” at your feet! When play time is over, I come right up next to you for a sweet nap with my head in your lap.

I do well with other dogs and children above the age of 10. At this time, I cannot live with any cats. My foster describes me as the perfect mix of “love, loyalty and play all rolled into a beautiful friend for life.”

Please fill out an adoption application if you’re interested in adopting me! I can’t wait to meet you!

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

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