PARSIPPANY — There was a fire reported in the condominiums located in Cambridge Village, 189 Littleton Road, Building 9, at approximately 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2. Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6, Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire District 1, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 and Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire District 4 were dispatched to on the scene. Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad was on the scene.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6 fire chief was first to arrive and recorded heavy smoke and fire coming from the first floor apartment (Unit 59). Parsippany Police Department reported to Chief Vincent Petito that someone was hanging out of the second floor apartment back window (Unit 61), and advised officers that he could not exit down his staircase. District 6, Engine 62 arriving soon after and threw up ground ladders and removed one male from the second floor apartment. He was taken to Morristown Hospital for evaluation. Five residents on the first floor fire apartment were also taken to Morristown. Lake Hiawatha Fire Chief Cleary assisted District 6 and entered unit #61 via the stairway and rescued the occupant’s German Shepard.
EMS personnel transported a total of seven people to Morristown Medical Center and treated 1 person at the scene:
• 3 children and 2 adults from unit #59 (precautionary)
• 1 adult from unit #61 (smoke inhalation)
• 1 firefighter (smoke inhalation)
• 1 police officer treated on scene for smoke inhalation
Units #59 and #61 were deemed uninhabitable and the Red Cross was contacted for assistance. Parsippany Rescue and Recovery responded to the scene and boarded up the windows and doorways.
Parsippany Police Department Fire Arson Investigator Detective M. Czajka, Morris County Prosecutors Office Arson Unit and Morris County Sheriff Crime Scene Unit were investigating the cause of the fire. Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano also responded to the scene.
Fire was under control around 10:20 p.m.
Firemen at the scene of Cambridge Village. Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano also responded to the scene.Firefighters, EMS and police at the sceneFirefighters, EMS and police at the sceneFirefighters, EMS and police at the sceneParsippany Sergeant Al Keiser speaking with Detectives
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces the promotions of Chief of Investigations and Deputy Chief of Investigations for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Deputy Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson, Jr. will be promoted to the rank of Chief of Investigations, and Captain Steven Murzenski will be promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief of Investigations. The individuals were selected for promotion as the result of the retirement of Chief of Investigations John R. Speirs, effective May 1.
Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson Jr. started his law enforcement career when he joined the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office in 1995, where he worked as a Corrections Officer. Chief Wilson was then promoted to Detective in 1997 and was assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Identification.Prosecutor Knapp thanks Chief Speirs’ for his service to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and states, “Although Chief Speirs will be missed, Chief Wilson and Deputy Chief Murzenski are outstanding law enforcement professionals who will lead the investigative staff of the Prosecutor’s Office. I look forward to continue working with them in addressing criminal investigations and prosecutions in Morris County.”
In 1999, Chief Wilson became a Detective with the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office, where he primarily worked major crimes and sex crimes cases. Chief Wilson has been a dedicated member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office since 2000, when he joined as a Detective in the General Investigations Unit and the Domestic Violence Unit.
In 2003, Chief Wilson was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and continued as the supervisor in the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, and later as the Sergeant of the Major Crimes Unit. In May of 2008, Chief Wilson was promoted to Lieutenant and commanded the Major Crimes, Arson/Environmental Crimes, Homeland Security, Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment, and Megan’s Law Units.
Chief Wilson remained a Lieutenant until July of 2014, when he was promoted to Tactical Operations Captain. Chief Wilson served as the Deputy Chief of Investigations for the past 14 months under Chief Speirs, during which time he was responsible for the command of all of the investigative units.
Throughout his career, Chief Wilson has been recognized by multiple agencies for his investigative work involving numerous homicide and sex crimes investigations. He was also a squad leader with the Rapid Deployment Team assigned to the 2005 Presidential Inauguration Security Detail in Washington D.C., as well as having provided relief efforts at Ground Zero on 9/11.
Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson Jr. and Former Chief of Investigations John Speirs
In 2002, Deputy Chief Murzenski joined the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, with an original assignment to the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit. He also was assigned to the Fraud and Professional Standards Units in the ensuing years.Deputy Chief Steven Murzenski began his career in law enforcement in 1993 as a patrol officer in the Demarest Police Department, during which he received awards for Life Saving, Apprehension, and Excellent Police Duty. Following his time with the Demarest Police Department, Deputy Chief Murzenski was hired as a Special Agent for the United States Secret Service in May of 2000.
Deputy Chief Murzenski was promoted to Sergeant in October of 2013 and to Lieutenant in February of 2015, during which time he supervised the Professional Standards, Financial Crimes, Insurance Fraud, Bias Crime, and C.A.R.E. Units. In 2016, Deputy Chief Murzenski was promoted to Captain of the Specialized Crimes Division, which encompasses the Professional Standards, Financial Crimes, Insurance Fraud, Bias Crimes, C.A.R.E., Arson/Environmental Crimes, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, and Missing Persons Units.
Deputy Chief of Investigations Steven Murzenski and Former Chief of Investigations John Speirs
RANDOLPH — Say Hi to Arrabbiata!! Arrabbiata is about 14-16 weeks old, about 22-25 pounds and she is from the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic is a beautiful but life can be difficult for dogs because fresh water is hard to find as well as food. The locals call their mix breed strays Viralatas because while they are looking for food they sometimes knock over the trash cans….Vira means flipped over and Latas means trash can. Common traits of Punta Cana island mixes are often tan colored, medium sized when full grown (35 to 40 pounds), usually a lab mixed with something else that gives them a smooth, short haired coat. They are very gentle dogs, friendly/loving dogs.
Arrabbiata was rescued along with her siblings (LiLi and Dickie) and they were were found at a cement plant by a nice person who took care of them until we were able to transport them to NJ to live in foster homes.
Her foster family says…..”Arrabbiata is a friendly, affectionate puppy who likes to be with you and give everyone she meets puppy kisses. She is a smart pup … she already knows the commands “sit” and “no”, she sleeps through the night without having accidents and she is working on house training. One of her favorite things to do is going for walks and she walks nicely on the leash. She enjoys playing in the yard, playing with toys and playing with other dogs. Arrabbiata is tall and lanky with a beautiful soft white and brown coat and she has black eyeliner around her eyes!! Simply Gorgeous!! Every ounce of Arrabbiata is sweet and We love her!!!”
Please note, the breeds on the island are different than in the US. So we can’t tell for sure what breed Arrabbiata is, but what we do know is she is 100% sweetness.
If you have a furever home for this easygoing pup, please email FureverHomeDogRescue@gmail.com for an adoption application. You can also go to www.fhdr.petfinder.com to see more photos of her and to see our other pups up for adoption.
PARSIPPANY — Wildlife Preserves was honored to have had its Troy Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary selected as a site for a native tree restoration project. This project was coordinated by AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador Gigi Graham as part of a program administered by the NJDEP, with funding from The Nature Conservancy New Jersey.
Volunteers planted 250 native trees, including eight species chosen for their suitability to survive in areas that are prone to flooding. The majority of the saplings were planted along the banks of Troy Brook, while a few dozen were planted along Troy Meadow Road within the Preserve.
Volunteers assemble for native tree planting project at Troy Meadows. Photo credit: Dave Blinder
Wildlife Preserves is a private, nonprofit land preservation organization dedicated to the preservation of natural areas, open space, wildlife, and wildlife habitats for conservation, education, and research. Its land is administered as natural areas and wildlife sanctuaries for the protection of wild animals, plants, and their habitats. The lands are open to the public for passive recreational uses such as hiking, bird watching, photography, and nature observation, with prohibitions against hunting, fishing, trapping, dumping, and off-trail motor vehicles.
For more information about Wildlife Preserves click here.
Volunteers plant native trees along Troy Brook in Troy Meadows, Parsippany-Troy Hills. Photo credit: Dave BlinderA volunteer plants native trees at Troy Meadows. Photo credit: Dave Blinder
Troy Meadows is a large, diverse freshwater marsh located in Parsippany-Troy Hills, East Hanover, and Hanover, in Morris County.It is located within the Whippany River Watershed in the Passaic River Basin.Troy Meadows is designated as a “National Natural Landmark,” by the National Park Service, a “New Jersey Natural Area” and also a “Natural Heritage Priority site” by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP).
For more information about Troy Meadows click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Nisivoccia LLP, a leading accounting and business advisory firm, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey in the small/medium category for the sixth consecutive year. Last night, Nisivoccia LLP was ranked #12 out of 100 companies. This survey and award program identifies, recognizes and honors the top places of employment in New Jersey that benefit the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. The Best Places to Work in New Jersey program is made up of 100 companies split into two groups: small/medium-sized companies (15-249 employees) and large-sized companies (more than 250 employees).
Tim Mehaffey
“This achievement would not have been possible without our employees, who are integral to our success, and our clients, many of whom have been with us for over a decade” – Timothy Mehaffey, Managing Partner.
Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the 100 Best Places to Work in New Jersey. Part one consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This phase was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. Part two consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This phase was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.
The awards program, created in 2005, is produced by NJBIZ. The Best Places to Work in New Jersey awards reception and ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 1 at iPlay America’s Event Center in Freehold.
For more information on the Best Places to Work in New Jersey program, click here.
PARSIPPANY — Mayor Soriano presented a proclamation to “Relay For Life.”
Relay For Life Morris County is scheduled for Saturday May 5 at the Morristown Armory, 430 Western Avenue, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1 in 3 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. One of those people could be you or someone you love. That’s why we Relay. When you join a Relay For Life event, you’re helping the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking research, crucial patient care programs, and education and prevention information. When you Relay, you help save lives.
Michael A. Soriano, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, said “I support the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life programs and encourage all residents to participate in the Relay For Life event scheduled for Saturday May 5, 2018 at the Morristown Armory from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., to celebrate cancer survivors and remember loved ones who are no longer with us, and to help in raising funds to make a
difference in the fight against cancer. Together we will find a cure.”
Greater Morris County area residents will be joining 4 Million people in over 5,000 communities throughout the United States in organizing Relay For Life events to celebrate cancer survivors and remember loved ones who are no longer with us, and to raise much needed funds for the American Cancer Society’s research grants and programs to find cures and provide community and patient support programs to help those undergoing treatment
The money raised through Relay For Life events helps realize the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate life, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Donations are used to fund life-saving cancer research, patient support services, prevention and education information, and detection and treatment programs. Here’s how the money raised last year is helping make a difference.
Remember with a Luminaria as we remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those in treatment by dedicating Luminaria bags. Each Luminaria bag is personalized with a name and or message and illuminated after dark at the event.
PARSIPPANY — JayNat Entertainment is organizing a Comedy Show fundraiser for Hannah Cerullo.
The event will be held on Friday, June 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road. Guests must be at least 21 years old.
The event “Yellow for Hannah” will feature five comedians and two DJ’s. Tickets include all you can eat chicken, pepper steak, rice, vegetables, and beverages. BYOB. Tickets are priced at $40.00 with all the proceeds raised to benefit Hannah Cerullo and her fight against cancer.
Comedian and Host Shawn Harvey
Comedian and Host Shawn Harvey is a professional stand up comedian doing standup comedy for ten years. He was born in the Bronx NV, He have his own online radio show. He started doing comedy in East Stroudsburg P.A. He is known as Mr funny man when live on Stage. Comedy was1t the only thing He did, He also played basketball in college for West Virginia University and Essex County Community College, He got drafted by The Dallas Mavericks in 1996 and later on released, he also Played CBA Florida Beachdogs and The Yakima Sun Kings … He decided to do comedy in 2008 and has been doing it ever since.
Chris “CatMan” Grant was Born in The Boogie Down Bronx NY. He started is career in comedy in Harlem NY and has been doing comedy ever since. He was a basketball Executive and The general Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers and he also was a Teacher and the became a Comedian.
Tommy Too Smoov Born and Raised in Philadelphia, and now lives in New York, New York
Tommy Too Smoov is a nationally exposed veteran comedian (TV, Movies and
Comedy. who performs as himself or as one of his 21 different characters each with there own unique costumes and story line. When added to his improvisational skills and crowd interaction you are guaranteed to laugh in hysterics. Tommy Too Smoov style of comedy as himself and/ or one of his various characters will make every occasion or event memorable.
Monique Latise was born and raised in Paterson. As a child, she had dreams of being an entertainer. September 2010, Monique got the opportunity to try out comedy at a local open mic event. She began to practice her craft at local comedy clubs New York and New Jersey. Gaining experience at the top comedy clubs in New York.
Barry Ribs was born in Brooklyn New York. He went to Canarsie High School, He Graduated and went to college and attended New York City Community College in Brooklyn NY. He is an actor known as Cinderella Man, The James J. Braddock Story (2005) Bob vs. Society (2009) and The Strt Up (2017).
For tickets contact Nicolas Limanov at (917) 499-7299. You can also order tickets on line by clicking here.
Hannah Cerullo, a student at Brooklawn Middle School, was admitted to Morristown Memorial Goryeb Children’s hospital after complaining about abdominal pain.
Doctors performed several scans and found a baseball size mass on her left kidney. She underwent surgery to remove her left kidney and the mass. During surgery, they placed a port in her chest for treatments and better access to her veins.
One week later the pathology was back. The Pathology results showed that Hannah has Wilms Tumor; a pediatric cancer. Hannah was diagnosed with stage four cancer due to the disease spreading to her lungs and liver. Since diagnosis, Hannah hasn’t stopped fighting. She has undergone multiple rounds of aggressive chemo with many more to go, full radiation to the abdomen and full radiation to the chest. Although the treatments have proven to be effectively attacking the cancers, they are also taking a toll on Hannah. Since diagnosis, she has been in and out of the hospital on a regular basis undergoing transfusions, getting boosters and treating fevers.
The Cerullo family cannot begin to express their gratitude regarding the outpouring of support given by family, friends and community members while they once again go face to face in a battle against cancer. This time it is their sweet Hannah Girl, Warrior Princess.
In lieu of care packages, meals and gifts, please consider attending this fundraiser. Your generous donations will ensure that Jill and Mike can continue to focus on making Hannah’s healing, and their family, their number one priority.
PARSIPPANY — Boy Scout Troop 173 will hold its third annual Mother’s Day plant sale on Saturday, May 5; Sunday, May 6 and Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Parsippany Elks Lodge, located at 230 Parsippany Road.
A wide variety of plants, including annuals and perennials will be available including Begonias, Marigolds, Vinca Vine, Geraniums, herbs such as Basil, Mint, Parsley, and vegetables such as Tomatoes and Peppers. Flowering annuals will be available in flats and in pots; and there will be colorful potted deck arrangements and hanging containers. Even a greater variety is planned for 2018 than in previous years.
Proceeds from the sale will help to fund important youth training and equipment purchases.
“This is one of Troop 173’s fundraising events to help with costs associated with our Boy Scout activities throughout the year,” states Assistant Scoutmaster Michael Catapano.” The turnout at last year’s Mother’s Day plant sale was incredible and we are hoping for an even better sale this year.”
Support a local Boy Scout troop and stop by to pick the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
PARSIPPANY — On the morning of Thursday, April 19 students at Parsippany Hills High School took part in an active drunk driving demonstration where police cars, ambulances and fire trucks acted out a drunk driving scene. Students watched in the rain and the weather added to the seriousness of the event.
Every 15 Minutes is a program focusing on high school juniors and seniors, which challenges them to think about drinking, driving, personal safety, and the responsibility of making mature decisions. Along with alcohol-related crashes, it focuses on the impact that their decisions would have on family and friends.
The Every 15 Minutes program originated in Canada and was soon adopted in the United States first in Spokane, Washington.
One of the victims in the drunk driving dramatizationParsippany Hills High School Maintenance Ron Cupitt driver of one of the vehicles in the crashSenior Nick Verducci arrested for drunk drivingThe students were in the rain watching the dramatizationThe dramatization of the car accidentThe body lays on the roadwayMount Tabor Volunteer Fire District 1 on the sceneMount Tabor Volunteer Fire District 1 on the scene along with ParamedicsJustin Gurth being questioned by Patrolman Paul LeviParamedics working on the victim from the drunk driving dramatizationMount Tabor Volunteer Fire District 1 on the scene along with ParamedicsWheeling the body the ambulanceThe remains of the vehicle
PARSIPPANY — There was a fire reported in the condominiums located in Cambridge Village, 189 Littleton Road, Building 9, at approximately 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2. Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6, Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire District 1, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 and Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire District 4 were dispatched to on the scene. Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad was on the scene.
PARSIPPANY — Mayor Soriano presented a proclamation to “Relay For Life.”
