Sales Launch for New Luxury Townhome Community Whippany Crossing

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Sales Launch for New Luxury Townhome Community Whippany Crossing

WHIPPANY — The partnership of High Point Development and CantorBuild announced that sales have now launched for Whippany Crossing, a new collection of luxury townhomes at the crossroads of Park Avenue and Whippany Road in Whippany.

Designed to appeal to buyers in search of a convenient, maintenance-free lifestyle, Whippany Crossing’s twenty-four finely crafted, two-story homes will help meet the demand for new construction, for-sale residences in desirable Morris County.

The homes, priced from $749,990, feature two distinct floor plans, which present a unique opportunity to accommodate different lifestyles. The first is a 3,128-square-foot home with a master suite on the first floor – an ideal configuration for homeowners seeking to right-size without sacrificing comfort or access to all that Morris County has to offer. The other is a 3,328-square-foot residence with a master suite on the second floor – perfect for young families seeking additional living space. In addition to providing ample square-footage, both layouts include a full basement and two-car garage.

“The exceptionally spacious homes we’re building at Whippany Crossing present a buying opportunity unlike any other in Morris County,” said Paul Schneier, founder of High Point Development. “We spent considerable time assessing the needs of prospective homebuyers in the area, and that’s reflected in the community’s thoughtful layouts, as well as the fashionable features and finishes that come standard in each home.”

Incorporating upscale design details such as brick and premium vinyl siding, grand foyers, large gourmet kitchens, dramatic open staircases with oak handrails and treads, and nine-foot ceilings on the first floor, the homes at Whippany Crossing are tailored to the needs of today’s discerning homebuyer. All homes feature two-and-a-half or three-and-a-half bathrooms, a laundry room, and an abundance of closets and transitional spaces including mud rooms and lofts.

Comprising the communities of Whippany and Cedar Knolls, Hanover Township is situated approximately 30 miles west of New York City. The township is centrally located amidst the heralded downtown shopping and dining districts offered by Morristown, Florham Park, Chatham and Madison, in addition to being near several major arterial roads including routes 24, 10 and 46, and interstates 287, 80 and 280. Whippany Crossing’s prime location also provides access to the burgeoning office development taking place along Whippany Road, Park Ave and Route 10. Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rabbinical College of America, Saint Elizabeth College, and the County College of Morris are all within a few miles.

“Hanover Township’s low taxes, excellent school system and central location have made it one of the most enviable locales in New Jersey,” commented Schneier. “And with the area’s supply of available homes remaining scarce, Whippany Crossing provides the rare chance to secure a 07981 address, as well as a sense of privacy that’s hard to find anywhere.”

Whippany Crossing represents the second partnership between High Point Development and CantorBuild, which recently collaborated on the construction of Lafayette in Morristown, a collection of ultra-high-end townhomes located at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Miller Street in nearby Morristown.

Murphy running mate Sheila Oliver warns ‘Judgment Day’ is coming for Christie, Guadagno

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Murphy running mate Sheila Oliver warns ‘Judgment Day’ is coming for Christie, Guadagno

NEWARK — Democratic nominee for governor Phil Murphy introduced former Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-Essex) as his running mate on Wednesday, and she immediately took aim the person who currently holds the lieutenant governor post: Republican nominee Kim Guadagno. Speaking to NJ Advance Media prior to their joint public appearance at Murphy’s sweltering downtown Newark headquarters…

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Rockaway River Cleanup to take place on Saturday, August 5

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Rockaway River Cleanup to take place on Saturday, August 5

PARSIPPANY — The Rockaway River Cleanup will take place on Saturday, August 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  The group will meet on River Drive in Lake Hiawatha across from the Lake Hiawatha Swim Club.

If you should need further information, please call 973-263-7273.

Driver killed in Route 280 crash in Parsippany

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Driver killed in Route 280 crash in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — A 37-year-old woman from Bayonne was killed Tuesday afternoon after her vehicle veered off Route 280 and struck several trees, state police said. Nicole Nawrocki was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which was reported at 3:14 p.m. State police provided her name Wednesday. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Nawrocki…

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“Radio Nashville” to perform at tonight’s Summer Concert Series

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“Radio Nashville” to perform at tonight’s Summer Concert Series

PARSIPPANY — Radio Nashville will perform on Thursday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 1839 Route 46 East at Vail Road.

Every Country Song tells a Story, and Radio Nashville does just that, with a Show that’s One Big Party. Covering the Best Modern Country Music from the North of Nashville.

A large majority of live music fans are listening to modern, pop country music, and Radio Nashville has the look and sound down pat. Performing the top modern country hits from Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, and Kenny Chesney, just to name a few, plus they play your favorite Country classics as well.

Radio Nashville brings something new to the market and pulls a new and emerging demographic to the venue.

Update: Dog found on Littleton Road and Route 10

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Update: Dog found on Littleton Road and Route 10

PARSIPPANY — The original story appeared on Parsippany Focus on July 9. The story was read by over 35,000 people, shared over 120 times (that we can track) and still no one came forward to claim this beautiful dog. She has been living in East Brunswick with a stay at home senior that has plenty of time to shower her with affection.

The person who brought this dog into her home said “We had no choice but to name her Sweetie, because she is such a love! She’s such a sweetie and a good companion for the new owner, who decided to keep her.”

They took her for grooming and to the vet and she is in great heath. She is not spayed and is about six years old.

The dog did have a microchip, but it was not registered. Her markings make her look sad but her tail wags nonstop. She loves playing catch and is very affectionate.

Parsippany Focus has been in touch with the new owners to make sure she was being kept and had a new home.  We are very happy with the outcome of this story.

The new owner had no choice but to name her Sweetie, because she is such a love.
This is a picture taken of “Sweetie” back on July 9 when she was found roaming around on Route 10 and Littleton Road. She now has a loving home.

Parsippany woman pulled out of Hudson River

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Parsippany woman pulled out of Hudson River

PARSIPPANY — Officer Tyler Soto of the Hoboken Police Department’s Waterfront and Parks Unit helped rescue an unidentified woman in the Hudson River, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, according to a police press release.

Soto was flagged down in Sinatra Park along the waterfront and was told a woman was in the water. Soto located the woman in the water a short distance off of the rocks at Sixth and Sinatra Drive. Sergeant Keith Rotondi and Officer Libon Schelmety got a water bag and rope to Soto, who went into the water and pulled the woman back to shore.

Those officers, with the assistance of Officer Joe Lucignano and Stevens Police Officer Enrico Gnassi, began life saving measures that ultimately helped resuscitate her. The woman was transported to CarePoint Hoboken University Hospital.

The woman is being treated at Hoboken University Medical Center.

Police reported the 34 year old woman was from Parsippany and have since reunited her family with her.

“This was a tremendous life save by Officer Tyler Soto who was on patrol along the waterfront and acted quickly and proficiently and put his own life at risk,” said Hoboken Police Chief Ken Ferrante.

Soto is a second year officer, who is in training in the Waterfront Unit. Soto sustained minor injuries to his right hand and wrist during the rescue.

The woman was described as a Hispanic female, 34, with dark hair and a thin build. She is approximately 5’4”. She has two rings, one on her left index finger, silver with gold trim, and a second on her right middle finger which is a silver colored ring with a small design. She was wearing a black blouse with white polka dots and black stretch pants. A black key fob with a silver Honda emblem was found at the scene as was the woman’s white, mesh shoes with gold trim.

Anyone who has any information regarding this scene or the victim, contact the Hoboken Police Detective Bureau at (201) 420-2110 or 420-5101 or the Hoboken Police Front Desk at (201) 420-2131.

Kiwanis Club donates $5,000 to Parsippany Library’s “Build a Better World” program

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Kiwanis Club donates $5,000 to Parsippany Library’s “Build a Better World” program

PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation and the New Jersey District of Kiwanis International Foundation presented a grant of $5,000 to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library. 

The money is going to be used to support the 2017 Summer Reading program, “Build a Better World.”  

The Parsippany Library System plans to “build a better world”  by improving the technology skills of children and teens, to enable them to become productive citizens. Coding, robotics, and STEAM skills are becoming the most in demand skills of those entering the work force.

With the increased  use of technology in all areas of our lives it is vital that all of our students have access to opportunities to learn and develop these skills.

Karen O’Malley said “The Kiva Planks have been used to creatively engineer wooden structures by all ages from preschoolers to parents at the Lake Hiawatha Branch Children’s Department. Anyone that uses them to build either their own designed structure or one from the sample booklet included, is very proud of what they built!”

“The Chromebooks being purchased will be used to teach basic to advanced computer coding skills. There are several game based programs we will be using to teach these skills along with the LEGO Mindstorm Robotics kits purchased through this grant. We are looking forward to guiding children in small group coding activities develop problem solving skills, brainstorming, technology skills, math skills, and more! We could not thank the Kiwanis Club enough for helping us help Parsippany children advance,” said Karen.

 “I am so proud of the support our Kiwanis Club has given to this Library project.  We were successful in getting a $2500 grant from the New Jersey District of Kiwanis International Foundation that we were able to match from our own fundraising efforts throughout the year.  If you haven’t been to your local Parsippany library this summer, I urge you to check out the ‘Build A Better World” project.  It’s fascinating!”  said Connie Keller, the KCGP Foundation President.

She continued “By supporting this program at the Parsippany Library, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is following the motto of Kiwanis… ‘Changing the world one child, one community at a time.’”

“The children’s department of the Parsippany Public Library has amazing technology purchased with a grant from the Kiwanis Club. The library was able to add more iPods and Ipads to the collection.  These additional tools allowed more children to use the Sphero SPRK robotic spheres.  The Sphero SPRK is app-enabled so it is essential to have a device for each child.  Over twenty-five students attended the Sphero coding sessions plus children at three of the local elementary schools were able to view and interact with the Spheros during summer reading outreach visits. Keva planks were purchased with the grant funds.  Keva planks are used as part of Build It stations that are set up in the children’s room. It is amazing to see the structures that students have created,” said Melissa Okerblom.

She continued “Students in grades K-2 are part of a Storytime Coding group at the library.  They use Scratch to create animated stories in the technology lab at the library.  This group meets twice a week and multiple sessions for older students are planned for the fall. More classes can be offered with the new devices. The Maker Camp begins on August 14.  Children will use Lego Mindstorms EV3 in the technology lab.”

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library is located at 449 Halsey Road. The Lake Hiawatha branch is located at 68 Nokomis Avenue, and the Mount Tabor branch is located at 31 Trinity Park.

For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.

Drayer Physical Therapy holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House

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Drayer Physical Therapy holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House

PARSIPPANY — Drayer Physical Therapy Institute opened an outpatient center at 131 New Road, its third in the Garden State.

Joining in the ribbon cutting were Parsippany-Troy Hills Vice President Robert Peluso and Regional Vice President Drayer Physical Therapy, Kris Bouslough, Center Manager Jonathan Zaid and employees, friends and customers. Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill and Board Members Rick Wasserman and Ildiko Peluso also attended the open house and ribbon cutting.

Located at 131 New Road, Suite 4, in the Shoppes on New Road complex, the center operates from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays with Saturday appointments available. The center can be reached at (973) 396-8728.

Physical therapist Jonathan Zaid is the center manager. Kris Bouslough is the center’s regional vice president.

“Jonathan is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely dedicated to his patients. He gives out his personal cell phone and makes sure he is available for his patients at all times. I can’t even express how impressive this is as most people these days leave their work at the office, but not him,” said patient Jamie Savage.

She continued “You can tell he means it when he says call or text me anytime. A couple of weeks ago, I had severe pain on a Sunday afternoon. My roommate texted Jonathan and he immediately called to speak with me. I advised him of my symptoms and he walked me through different exercises until the pain calmed down. He even checked on me the next day. Drayer is a special kind of place. I have been to a number of physical therapy facilities over the years but have never been to a place like this. The employees truly care and make a difference! I strongly recommend Drayer Physical Therapy.”

The center specializes in manual therapy, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics, pain management, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, sports medicine, and work and industry services.

Drayer’s other New Jersey centers are in Flanders and Sparta. Overall, Hummelstown, Pa.-based Drayer (click here for website) owns or manages approximately 150 centers in 15 states.

Drayer provides rehabilitation services with a physician’s referral, offering 24-hour access to care.

The center specializes in manual therapy, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics, pain management, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, sports medicine, and work and industry services

EdTechTeam Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools holds Google Summit

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EdTechTeam Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools holds Google Summit

PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27 over 300 administrators and teachers from all over New Jersey converged at Parsippany Hills High Schools to learn from Google Certified Teachers, Google Apps for Education Certified Trainers, practicing administrators, and solution providers, the newest ways to engage K-12 students in learning and integrating technology.

PHHS volunteers with Superintendent Dr. Barbara Sargent

The event allows teachers to share meaningful and practical ways to utilize a variety of Google Apps and other online tools.

“We’re excited to be working with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools,” Ed Tech Team’s Chief Operating Officer Chris Bell said. “Since July 2012, we have produced more than 110 of these summits and educators all around the world have experienced a “mind blowing,” “life changing,” and “downright fun” event often evaluated as “the best professional development of my career.”

The Summit brings together more than 150 of our own Parsippany K-12 secretaries, teachers, and district and site administrators who are voluntarily attending the summit. The Summit showcases ways to implement everything from individual lessons to school-wide technology programs as a way to build 21st Century skills in students while they learn academic subjects.  Workshop sessions include Google Expeditions, a way of virtually touring remote destinations, using Google Docs & Drive, Google Classroom, and “Google Maps – The Map is your Textbook.”

“This summit provides our own wonderful teachers and their colleagues in surrounding districts the opportunity to explore new and innovative ways to integrate technology in every classroom.  This includes helping students to develop critical social media skills, to properly vet online resources, and to develop a disciplined practice of managing or curating data,” Dr. Barbara Sargent, Parsippany-Troy Hills Superintendent of Schools said.

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