PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the Green Hills Plaza on Parsippany Road for a motor vehicle crash at 1:25 a.m. on Friday, September 22. The caller further advised the dispatcher that they believe the driver was intoxicated.
Upon arrival of officers, they made contact with Randy Bennett, 58, Parsippany. After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Bennett was attempting to park his 2015 Chrysler 200 when he struck another parked vehicle.
Patrol Officer Sean Abrusci also detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Mr. Bennett’s breath. Upon further investigation, Mr. Bennett was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there he was issued Summonses for Driving While Intoxicated; Driving While Intoxicated (1000 Feet of a School); and Reckless Driving.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officers were dispatched to the Knoll Country Club to investigate a reported disturbance occurring in a vehicle, which was later identified as a 2002 Ford Explorer.
Patrol Officer Scott Baker observed the vehicle pass him at which time he turned around and located the vehicle parked, occupied, and running in a lane of travel between the parking lanes of the Knoll East Country Club.
He initiated a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver and sole occupant, Crystal Trapasso, 49, Boonton.
After a brief investigation it was determined that she had verbal argument with her passenger. While speaking to Mrs. Trapasso outside her vehicle, Patrol Officer Marc Fernandez observed an open container of vodka and wine in plain view inside the vehicle. She was also found to be in possession of greater than five doses of a prescription legend drug without a prescription (Trazodone).
She was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there she was charged with one count of 4th Degree Possession of Greater than five Doses of a Prescription Legend Drug without a Prescription; Driving While Intoxicated; Delaying Traffic; Open or Unsealed Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle.
She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — During the early morning hours of Saturday, September 30, there were nine mailboxes that were damaged, destroyed, or stolen. The incidents occurred on the following roads: five on Pondview Road, one on Moraine Road and three on Spencer Court.
These incidents remain under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Commenting on the mass shooting last night in Las Vegas, Nevada that has left at least 50 people dead and approximately 400 injured, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce said she is encouraging her constituents and all people throughout the state and nation to pray for the victims and their families and to come together as Americans.
“This was a heinous and cowardly act that was as senseless as it was tragic,” said DeCroce (RMorris, Essex, Passaic). “The victims and their families deserve nothing but our supp01i, as do the brave men and women of law enforcement who responded to this deadly incident.”
The assemblywoman cautioned that the massacre should not become a political flashpoint. “Tragedies such as this should bring Americans closer together not drive us apart,” she said. “There are too many things that we do not know about this atrocity; about the shooter’s motives or his state of mind.
As more information is gathered, authorities will dissect it and perhaps come up with a motive for the killings. But no explanation will relieve the grief of the victims’ families and friends.
PARSIPPANY — 50+ year Parsippany resident celebrates his 95th birthday among friends and family at the Parsippany Senior Center.
On October 2, 2017, Joseph G, Bulgarini (Joe) celebrated his 95th birthday among friends and family at the Parsippany Senior Center on Knoll Drive. The Mayor of Parsippany, James Barberio, graciously read a proclamation honoring the long standing resident by officially declaring October 2, 2017 “Joseph G. Bulgarini Day.”
Prior to the day’s event, Joe was recognized as September 2017’s “Parsippany Senior of the Month.” He was asked to draft a biography that was posted throughout the Senior Center. The content of that follows:
Joe was raised during the Great Depression. An athlete, he played semi-pro football for the Clifton Starlings.
Joe was drafted into the Army during World War II, and reported for boot camp on January 2, 1943. He was assigned to US Army Corps of Engineers, obtaining rank of Sergeant and served for over three years during which he spent over two years overseas. He was discharged from the Army in spring of 1946. Afterwards, he opened “Courtesy Cab” company with radio dispatch in June 1946, owning a livery service with five cabs and two limousines.
Joe married Louise Ficarra in October of 1946, and they had two daughters, Carol and Janice. With his wife’s urging, he went back to school, earning his high school diploma at Clifton High School, then went on to graduate from Rutgers University. This resulted from 13 1/2 years of part-time studies, some at home, some at Rutgers’ Paterson Campus. After graduating Rutgers, Joe worked for Curtis Wright as model maker and supervisor.
The Bulgarini family left Clifton in 1966 for employment in Morris County. Later jobs included school supervisor of Buildings & Grounds for the Morris Hills School District.
In 1977, Joe and Louise bought a beach house in Monterey Beach at the NJ Shore where they enjoyed many walks and bike rides through the years. Late in life, their trips expanded to include world travel, along with winters spent with great friends at a camp ground in Key Largo, Florida.
Joe greatly misses his wife, with whom he began his daily lunches at the Parsippany Senior Center. She passed away in 2014, at almost 90 years of age, and after 68 years of marriage.
Aside from work, Joe has many hobbies. He enjoys fixing anything from lawn chairs to lawnmowers to electronics. He began a stamp collection at age eight and hasn’t stopped since. In addition, he is an avid fisherman; aside from his wife, his fishing pole was his most constant life companion.
Joe lives on Lake Parsippany, with a well worn swing facing the water that has seen 3 generations – from his two teenage daughters who moved there, to three grandchildren (Sharon, David & Cheryl), and now two great grandchildren (Carina, age 9, and Victoria, age 6).
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School Marching Band took first place, on Sunday, October 1, in competition at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison. Their new show for 2017-2018 is called “Turning Points.”
The John P. Stevens Marching Hawks hosted its 30th annual Marching Band Festival at McGowan Stadium. 1st Place—Group 4A; Score 83.475 – Best Music and Best Visual.
The 2017-18 PHS Marching Band show features “House of the Rising Sun,” “Birdland,”
“Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” and “Echano.”
Band Director is Gregory Dalakian and Erin Neglio is Assistant Band Director.
The Parsippany High School Marching Band will be competing in USBands Yamaha Cup: MetLife Stadium at East Rutherford on Saturday, October 14.
Parsippany HS Marching RedHawks Win First PlaceParsippany HS Marching RedHawks Win First Place
PARSIPPANY — Howard Brush Dean III, an American politician and author who served as the 79th Governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003 and Chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009 was in Parsippany on Sunday, October 1, along with Tammy Murphy showing their support for Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano, Township Council Candidates Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy as well as other Morris County Democrats.
Howard Dean also came up with the 50 state strategy. In 2005, Democrats launched the 50-State Strategy—an ambitious effort to build the Democratic Party from the ground up in every single precinct, city, and state in the country. We know that we won’t be able to win everywhere until we are able to compete everywhere, and that means fielding candidates and providing resources to even the most traditionally “red” parts of the country. The DNC works in partnership with state Democratic parties to provide resources for electoral efforts, voter registration, candidate recruitment, volunteer recruitment, and training.
Howard Dean rallies N.J. Democrats
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Gov. Howard Dean the former Vermont governor, Democratic National Committee chair and 2004 presidential candidate
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano
Chairman of the Democratic Party in Morris County Chip Robinson
Tammy Murphy, wife of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy
Gov. Howard Dean the former Vermont governor, Democratic National Committee chair and 2004 presidential candidate
Janice McCarthy, Parsippany Council Candidate; Emily Peterson, Parsippany Council Candidate;
Kris Grasso, Mount Olive Council Candidate; Tom Moran, 25th District Assembly Candidate; Howard Dean, former Governor of Vermont & Presidential candidate;
Tammy Murphy, wife of Ambassador Phil Murphy; Lisa Bhimani, 25th District Senate Candidate; Michael Soriano, Parsippany Mayoral Candidate;
David Rubin, Hanover Township Committee Candidate; Cathy Wilson, Morris Township Committee Candidate / Morris Township Democratic Chairwoman;
Dean opened his remarks saying his first elected office was County Chairman.
“You have a lot going for you,” said Dean. “Not only is Phil Murphy on top of the ticket, which is going to be incredibly helpful, but you also have a lot of disgust among voters with Republicans in general, but specifically the governor and president.” “When you knock on someones door, they are coming out and voting because you asked them to go vote. Ask them to get out and vote,” he said.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano, who is running against incumbent Republican Parsippany Mayor James Barberio, was in attendance, with his two running mates, Township Council Candidates Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy.
“It was a pleasure meeting so many supporters that are excited about the Mayoral and Council race in Parsippany, “ said Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano.
In addition Morris County Freeholder candidate Rosella Clyde, Medical Dr. Lisa Bhimani, running for the Senate in Legislative District 25, was there with her running mate, Assembly candidate Tom Moran, who is an IT professional. Several candidates for other municipal offices were in attendance.
PARSIPPANY — Diamond Dance held a water and diaper drive to help Puerto Rico with the devastation from Hurricane Maria on Sunday, October 1.
Diamond Dance Fundraiser for Puerto Rico
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Director Tiffany Slowinski, Allie Cimaglia of East Hanover, Brooke Liskiewicz of Long Valley. Bottom left to right: Ava DeAngelis of Parsippany and Brooklawn Middle School student Chloe DeAngelis and Claire Dolen of Parsippany
Chloe DeAngelis and Claire Dolen of Parsippany
Parsippany residents Amy Roberts, Brooke Liskiewicz and Amber Huang
The director Tiffany Slowinski of Diamond Dance's father Hector Rafael Rios (Parsippany resident). He is a Puerto Rico native who is devastated by the loss of his homeland and prays and hopes for a everyone to continue to come together to help rebuild and continue to love
Donations were dropped of at the Bloomfield Fire Dept where they will be sent directly to Puerto Rico
Community members poured in from shared social media posts about the event. Diamond Dance competition team members came out to support their country and their Director Tiffany Slowinski who is of Puerto Rican dissent. The directors still has many family members who live in Puerto Rico and hosted this event to contribute to not only her nation but for her parents family members. “I see the devastation the hurricane has caused my parents, cousins, aunts, and grandmother and I felt I needed to do something. Anything,” said Tiffany Slowinski.
It was a beautiful, successful, and emotional morning at the Diamond Dance help Puerto Rico Drive. Thank you to all of our neighbors, families, dancers, extended family members, dance moms, dance dad’s, and parsippany residents for your contribution to this wonderful cause!
The donations included 40 cases of water (1,200 individual bottles), over 20 cases of diapers, 10 boxes of baby wipes, baby clothes, and multiple boxes and containers of baby food!
PARSIPPANY — St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church annual blessing of Animals Liturgy celebrating the life of St. Francis who is remembered as having a deep appreciation for all of creation and a special bond with animals was held on Sunday, October 1.
All God’s creatures were welcome, however for safety concerns, participants were asked to bring their pets leashed or caged. Following the liturgy, refreshments are provided as an opportunity for people and pets socialize.
Honey, a 15 week old Chocolate Brown Lab, rescued from Puerto Rico received a blessing from Rev. Sica.
Honey giving love to Parsippany Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano at the Blessing of the Animals
Honey is now living in a foster home in Parsippany. Puerto Rico is beautiful, but life can be hard for dogs. So many dogs wonder the streets in search of food, water, shelter and affection. Thankfully someone was nice enough to take her to a shelter where the wonderful people at Save A Sato Foundation took care of her and gave her affection.
Save the Sato Foundation contacted Furever Home Dog Rescue and was flown to New Jersey to find their furever homes. Honey’s foster says…..”Honey is such a sweetheart! She is a happy puppy who loves to be with you! She follows us around and likes to cuddle. Honey spends her days playing with stuff toys, running around the yard and playing with my dog. She likes having fun! You can’t get any sweeter than Honey!!’ For information on adopting Honey email FHDR@att.net.
To support the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter donations of dog or cat food, paper towels and cleaning supplies were requested. For more information about Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter click here.
St. Gregory’s is a progressive, inclusive and affirming, community of faith joyfully sharing the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ with all God’s Children, located at 480 South Beverwyck Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
PARSIPPANY — Thanks to our readers, advertisers and supporters, October 1 marks Parsippany Focus 28th Birthday celebration.
Parsippany Focus was first released as a monthly printed newspaper on October 1, 1989 mailed to every resident of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
At that time, Parsippany Focus was named the “Official newspaper of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC)”. Publisher Frank Cahill, was named on the Board of Directors of PACC in 1989, eventually elected Vice President, and then President-elect (but due to commitments with Focus did not continue as President, just remained on the Board of Directors.) He also created a Retail Committee to work with area businesses.
Parsippany Focus converted to a weekly newspaper serving the residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills in June 1991. Eventually Parsippany Focus was named the legal newspaper of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. This was the first weekly newspaper in many years appointed to serve the needs of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Due to competition of newspapers in the late 90s, and the change of advertising markets of major companies devoting their advertising dollars to major newspapers, the advertising revenues of Parsippany Focus decreased to a point where it was not profitable to publish. Focus ceased publication in 1996.
Since then we have received many requests that Parsippany needs a “hometown” newspaper, that covers Parsippany news and events.
Due to the technology of the internet, we have created this website for the people of Parsippany, to publicize the events that involve their everyday life. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, business briefs, honor rolls, club news, community announcements, school happenings (the same basic information the print version of Parsippany Focus featured from 1989 through late 1990s). “All Local, All Parsippany.”
The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills proclaimed October 1, 2014 as “Parsippany Focus Day“
Parsippany Focus acknowledges Cathy Haddon, Editor, for the hard work she contributed to Focus during the days of publishing the printed version. Many thanks to Cathy.
Parsippany Focus published a printed 25th Anniversary Issue which was distributed throughout Parsippany, on October 1, 2014.
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