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

Frank L. Cahill
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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.”

Students Named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 Semester

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Students Named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 Semester

PARSIPPANY — The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester:

Board Member Andy Choffo congratulating Kaila Migliazza when she graduated Parsippany High School

Kaila Migliazza of Lake Hiawatha is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in Business Administration. Migliazza graduated Parsippany High School Class of 2015.

Raquelle Rocco receiving her diploma from Parsippany High School

Raquelle Rocco of Parsippany is a member of the Class of 2021 and is majoring in History. Rocco graduated Parsippany High School Class of 2017.

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist is consistently recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 381 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (9th Best Regional University/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees. For more information click here.

CCM Releases the Design for a Regional Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Center

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CCM Releases the Design for a Regional Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Center

RANDOLPH – Manufacturing is a vital part of the Morris County economy, but meeting the need for skilled employees is challenging as retirements take place and new demands develop in that industry. To meet that need and to provide students with good-paying career options, County College of Morris (CCM) has developed the plans for a regional Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Center that will support educating a pipeline of graduates and training existing employees to meet evolving requirements.

The 31,500-square-foot facility will include two electronic labs, two prototyping labs, two computer labs, a 3D printing room, an analysis lab, an automation and controls/robotics/emerging technologies lab, a measuring and materials testing lab, a welding lab, maker space, conference rooms, classrooms and offices. The center is designed to allow faculty, students and industry partners to work collaboratively in an advanced environment utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Serving as architect for the project is USA Architects of Somerville.

CCM plans to break ground in the fall for the $10 million facility, which will be constructed near the building it owns at 675 Route 10 East. Funding for the center’s construction is being provided by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the state and private donors.

“CCM is committed to the communities we serve throughout northwest New Jersey and is a dedicated partner in ensuring companies have a pipeline of skilled professionals,” says Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of CCM. “Our business is to transform lives through education and in doing so transform communities by serving as an economic engine. A central part of our mission is to assist with attracting new businesses and retaining existing ones, and CCM is proud to serve Morris County and beyond with this new facility.”

The manufacturing industry in Morris County serves multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals, metals, plastics, production, technology and scientific instrumentation, according to the Morris County Economic Development Corporation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that median annual wages in manufacturing tend to be higher than the median for all industries. For example, the bureau reports that in 2017 industrial engineers and mechanical engineers were earning a median salary of $85,880.

Construction of the center will free up space in the college’s current engineering and manufacturing lab, which will allow for the construction of The Paragano Family Foundation Simulated Medical Center. Through the CCM Foundation’s “Forward” Campaign, the Paragano Family Foundation provided a leadership gift of $350,000 to support the initiative. Along with development of that center, CCM will be expanding its healthcare programs.

For more information on the college’s Engineering and Manufacturing programs click here.

For information on healthcare programs click here.

Morris County Clerk candidate Shala Gagliardi releases Campaign Video

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Morris County Clerk candidate Shala Gagliardi releases Campaign Video

MORRIS COUNTY — Shala Gagliardi, Democratic candidate for Morris County Clerk, released her first campaign video. In the video, she stated, “I’m running for Morris County Clerk to restore integrity and accountability to the Clerk’s office.”

This year alone, Ann Grossi, the current County Clerk has been subject to two lawsuits caused by her failure to properly execute New Jersey laws. A superior court judge ruled in April that she did not understand election law after she provided illegal instructions to municipal clerks and candidates on the proper number of signatures required to run for County Committee.

Shala is an experienced attorney practicing Federal immigration law with a New Jersey based firm. She often provides pro bono legal services to immigrants from all over the world, helping them navigate the complex legal process of achieving the American Dream.

Shala has received endorsements from several Democratic activist groups and has received support from prominent Democratic officials throughout northern New Jersey.

Summer Brings a Home to Two Homeless Families

Frank L. Cahill
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Summer Brings a Home to Two Homeless Families

MORRISTOWN — A new home, which will provide supportive housing for homeless individuals, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, joined by New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) staff, local officials and representatives of Homeless Solutions Inc. (HSI).

This charming new two-story building will be home to two homeless families this summer.  Each floor has a two-bedroom apartment including a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, and a full bathroom. The home also has both front and back porches.  It’s not just a building; for the families moving in, it will provide a foundation for them to build memories and build a future.

“Abbett Lincoln Supportive Housing provides a stable, independent home for residents,” said NJMHFA Executive Director Charles A. Richman. “This project is a strong example of how local, state and nonprofit enterprise working together can create quality, affordable supportive housing for those needing it most.”

NJHMFA awarded $300,000 to the project from its Special Needs Housing Trust Fund, which provides capital financing to create permanent supportive housing and community residences for homeless individuals or families. Funding was also provided by Morris County HOME Program, TD Charitable Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation, and HSI’s capital campaign donors.

Jim Nason (HSI Board), George Goldman (HSI Board), JoAnn Tiefau (Kirby Foundation), Stephanie Cicale (HSI Chief Development Officer), Darla Wilkinson (HSI Board Chair), Tom Clark (HSI Director of Housing), Dan McGuire (HSI CEO) Tim Tansey (Morris County Community Development Director), Annemarie Uebbing (HUD Field Officer), Dr. Darsi Beauchamp (Morris County Human Services)

HSI will provide social services focused on helping residents live independently in permanent supportive housing, including ongoing services that address not only daily living needs, but the specific and special needs that HSI residents have.  These will include onsite case management services and assistance to mainstream resources, as well as access to health care services.

HSI CEO, Dan McGuire shared, “We are pleased to open two more homes to address the needs of people working through tough times to make a better life for them and their families.  By providing quality, permanent supportive housing that is close to amenities such as the park, bus and rail transit, and downtown Morristown, we are confident that the future residents of these homes are poised to thrive. “

HSI is a private, non-profit organization with 35 years of experience meeting the needs of those affected by homelessness in Morris County. With a philosophy of, “a Hand Up, not a Handout,” HSI’s mission is to offer shelter, services, and supportive housing to homeless and low-income people.  There are four Shelter Programs and a Transitional Housing Program to help guests develop the skills to successfully return to independent living.  HSI also operates the Mt. Kemble Home for senior women of limited means and develops and manages affordable housing throughout Morris County.  For more information click here.

 

Prosecutor’s Office Attend NOBLE’s 31st Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner

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Prosecutor’s Office Attend NOBLE’s 31st Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner

PARSIPPANY —On Friday, June 22, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, current President of the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey (CPANJ), and several other New Jersey County Prosecutors attended the 31st Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner hosted by the Northern New Jersey Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). The event was held at the Pines Manor in Edison, New Jersey. Among those being honored was Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.

One of NOBLE’s main purposes is cultivating relationships between law enforcement and the communities in which they serve. The theme of the event, “Justice By Action”, focused on those important relationships, while ensuring justice is administered equally in the community. A major component of NOBLE’s community outreach is their dedication to influencing the next generation of law enforcement.

Former president of CPANJ, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, was honored by NOBLE with the Glenn D. Cunningham Law & Public Safety Award. That award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding service to the public safety community. Prosecutor Webb-McRae was named the first African American and first female Prosecutor of Cumberland County in 2010. Her community outreach efforts in Cumberland County are substantial, as her office has hosted a Youth Outreach Symposium, an Anti-Violence Summit, and Substance Abuse and Gang Awareness Conferences for education professionals.

The Northern New Jersey Chapter of NOBLE made a significant difference in multiple young lives on Friday night, providing college scholarships for five graduating high school seniors.

They also honored officers from Northern New Jersey who had lost their lives in the line of duty, specifically Lieutenant Christopher Robateau of the Jersey City Police Department, Detective Matthew Tarentino of the Summit Police Department, Sergeant Christopher Vidro of the Montclair State University Police Department, and Officer Tamby Yagan of the Paterson Police Department.

Prosecutor Knapp commented on the efforts of NOBLE, “The relationship between law enforcement officials and their community is something that the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office works hard to maintain. NOBLE’s hard work in Northern New Jersey does not go unnoticed. We have partnered on community based programs with NOBLE and will continue to do so”.

Dress for Success collection drive hosted by Delta Dental

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Dress for Success collection drive hosted by Delta Dental

PARSIPPANY — Dress for Success collection drive hosted by the Parsippany office of Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ) with broker firms Brown and Brown, CBIZ and Mercer serving as co-participants. On Tuesday, June 26, DDNJ employees loaded up all the employee donations of men and women’s professional attire that included over five racks and several boxes of clothes into a van and delivered them to Dress for Success Northern NJ located in Madison.

Donations of men’s business clothing will be going to Dress for Success in Jersey City while the women’s business clothing donations will be going to Dress for Success Northern NJ.

Delta Dental employees Allan Berkin, Sales and Dr. Keith Libou, Chief Clinical Officer.
Delta Dental Sales employees Amy Lehrer, Terry Ann Zander, and Kathleen Roon
Delta Dental employees Doug Hooker, Senior Accounts Payable Associate; Melissa Toll, Human Resources Director; Dr. Ronald Deblinger, Chairman of the Board; and Amy Young, Sales Operations Director. Employees are pictured with the persona donations they made to the drive
Joan Henderson, Delta Dental; Terry-Ann Zander, Delta Dental; Loraimy Kendall, Dress for Success Northern NJ; Kathleen Roon, Delta Dental; and Kimberly Elmore, Delta Dental
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