Camilo Rodriquez arrested at scene for burglary at Auburn Road residence

PARSIPPANY — On Tuesday, July 18 at 6:23 a.m. multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to a residence on Auburn Road on a reported burglary in progress where the suspect was still on scene.

Upon arrival of Officers, the homeowner had Camilo Rodriquez, 36, Parsippany, restrained. Mr. Rodriquez was placed under arrest by Patrol Lieutenant D. Bendas and Sergeant S. Miller. During the initial investigation by Patrol Officer D. Roman was advised by the victim that he was sleeping and when he woke he found Mr. Rodriquez in his bedroom walking around.

Mr. Rodriquez was transported back to Police Headquarters. Upon further investigation by Officer Roman, Parsippany Detectives, and conferring with the Morris County Prosecutors Office, he was subsequently charged on a Complaint-Warrant with one count of Criminal Trespass in the fourth Degree.

He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility 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.

ScruffMagruff needs a furever home; dog found as a stray

I need a new furever home

PARSIPPANY — ScruffMagruff was found as a stray but he is a really great dog! He loves people and is so friendly. He does need a little work on leash walking and not jumping on people, but he just gets so excited and wants to say hi to everyone!

He is approximately three years old, 45 pounds, neutered, and up to date on vaccines.

He seems like he would be good with cats and possibly other dogs, but we would require a dog meet and greet if you already have a dog.

If you’re interested in meeting Scruff Magruff call the Parsippany Animal Control at (973) 263-7083 or visit the shelter at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard, Monday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

Summer Fun with Cub Scout Packs of Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Boys entering grades kindergarten to fifth grade, come have fun with the Parsippany Cub Scout Packs on Friday, July 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Knoll Park, One Knoll Road.

Frozen treats, race a boat down the Raingutter track, launch bottle rockets, etc.

If attending on July 28, please RSVP by clicking here.

Cub Scouting is a family focused program that teaches boys life skills, instills values, and is fun, fun, fun!

Boys usually want to join the same pack as their classmates so boys in the same school usually join the same pack.

Littleton boys – Usually join Pack 142.

Visit our website by clicking here or contact us at info@pack142.net or call (973) 437-6163.

Intervale & Mount Tabor boys – Usually join Pack 5.

Contact: George Hemenetz at (973) 459-1319.

Northvail & Troy Hills boys – Usually join Pack 177.

For more info, contact us at pack177nj@gmail.com or (973) 390-8905.

Eastlake & Lake Parsippany boys – Usually join Pack 218.

Contact: Carol Dadaian, (973) 876-1225, njblueeyes@aol.com or Al Thomas, (973) 765-9322 x229, al.thomas@scouting.org.

Rockaway Meadow, Lake Hiawatha, Knollwood & All Saints Academy boys – usually join Pack 215.

For additional information click here  or contact us at recruiting@pack215.com.

Grand Opening of Knoll Golf Club Driving Range

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio announced the grand opening date of the new driving range at the Knoll Golf Club for Thursday, July 20 at 4:00 pm. The range, designed by architect, Steven Kay, can be used by golfers on both the East and West courses.

The driving range was designed with 22 state of the art stalls. The turf grass in the body of the range (to where the golf balls are hit) has been maintained to present four target greens for golfers to aim at while they practice.

The range is 280 yards in length from the tee box. The area is widened to allow for the flight of the golf balls and poles and nets have been installed to keep the golf balls from leaving the range area. There are two cart paths to allow for golf carts to drive to the range from both the West and the East courses. Golfers will also be able to park their automobiles in the parking lot of the Amphitheatre on Knoll Road. A small building was erected to accommodate the cleaning and distribution of the range golf balls.

This new golf facility will allow both beginners and experienced golfers to improve their game in a well-designed attractive golf practice range. Mayor Barberio is hopeful that the new driving range will attract more users to the facility as they practice their swing.

 

Kristina Berrios Named to Dean’s List

PARSIPPANY — Kristina Berrios earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester at the College of New Jersey. This is a most commendable achievement that reflects much hard work and dedication.

Ms. Berrios is also a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2014.

Kristina is majoring is Secondary Education and English and minoring is Communication Disorders. She will graduate The College of New Jersey in May 2018.

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the fifth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.

Known for its natural beauty, the college is situated on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township, in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for a wealth of degree programs offered through the college’s seven schools: Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Science. Five signature experiences are the hallmark of a TCNJ education. They include a personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education; undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences; community engaged learning; global engagement; and leadership development.

TCNJ’s longstanding commitment to faculty-student collaboration was recognized in 2015 by the Council on Undergraduate Research, which named the college the recipient of its inaugural “Campus-wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishment.” In 2006, TCNJ was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.

 

CinépolisUSA offers special children’s films at reduced prices

PARSIPPANY — With summer in full swing the latest family-friendly offering from CinépolisUSA – the world-class cinema chain is presently offering a “Summer Kids Series” program.

The summertime series features showings of children’s classic films such as “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and more with ticket prices at a discounted rate of $5.00 per movie ticket and a Kids Combo meal pack at a special price of $5.00 each with the purchase of a “Summer Kids Series” ticket.

The special kid-friendly screenings will be offered the first showtime of the day every Tuesday and Thursday for the remainder of the summer.

The following show schedule:

Thursday, July 20: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”
Tuesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 27: “The Lego Movie”
Tuesday, August 1 and Thursday, August 3: “Dolphin Tale”

CinépolisUSA is located at 3165 Route 46.

Register for Summer Cheer Dance Camp at the PAL

PARSIPPANY — 2017 Summer Cheer Dance Camp will be held on August 8, 9, and 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for ages 5 to 12. The cost of the camp is $160.00.

Participants will learn pom dances, chants, tumbling skills and stunts with NBA/NFL Dancer/Choreographer Miss Nikki.

Register by clicking here.

For additional information contact Christina by email.

You must provide a snack and lunch for your child. Sneakers must be worn. 

The Parsippany PAL Youth Center is located at 33 Baldwin Road. 

Patrick Lanigan Selected to Play in 2017 Brine National Lacrosse Classic

Patrick Lanigan

PARSIPPANY — Patrick Lanigan, son of Peter and Barbara Lanigan, entering his junior year at Parsippany High School has been named as a 2017 Brine National All-American for the second year in a row and will represent Team New Jersey in the High School Division at the 2017 Brine National Lacrosse Classic being held in Richmond, Virginia Tuesday, July 18 to Friday, July 21.

The Brine National Lacrosse Classic brings the top high school lacrosse players in the nation to one venue, where regional teams compete to become the National Champion.

The event puts players in front of college lacrosse coaches in a recruiting showcase.

For additional details click here.

Summer Concert Series Continues: “3 Daze til Sunday”

PARSIPPANY — 3 Daze Til Sunday Band will be performing on Thursday, July 20 at Parsippany’s Summer Concert Series held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1839 Route 46 East. The band starts at 7:30 p.m.

3 Daze Til Sunday Band is the Tri-State’s Party Powerhouse Covering Journey, Jeff Beck Deep Purple, The Stones, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Van Halen. It’s an eclectic mix for sure.

In addition Parsippany Recreation Department will be accepting donations to the Parsippany Food Pantry. All items MUST be unexpired and nonperishable items only. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Recreation Department at (973) 263-7257, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors at Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive.

Dewberry Promotes David Hill and Rob Foley

PARSIPPANY — Dewberry, a privately held professional service firm, announced that Rob Foley, PE, based in the Parsippany office and David Hill, PE, based in the firm’s Bloomfield office, have been promoted to associate. Dewberry is located at 600 Parsippany Road.

A senior civil engineer who has been with Dewberry for more than 20 years, Hill has extensive transportation design experience, specializing in highways and complex interchanges. Additionally, his expertise covers preparation of studies, evaluations, and contract documents for highway- and roadway-related transportation projects that include geometric and drainage design, traffic engineering, right-of-way plans, utility relocation, maintenance and protection of traffic, detailing, and estimating. Hill is currently involved with various projects throughout the Northeast, including the Route 206 Bypass, I-80 Westbound Rockfall Mitigation, and improvements to Interchange 163 along the Garden State Parkway.

Hill earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University (1996). He is a licensed engineer in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Foley has 30 years’ experience and currently serves as a senior project manager responsible for the management, design, regulatory approvals, and construction oversight of site/civil engineering projects. His expertise includes computer data center facilities and performing work for worldwide financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, entertainment and broadcast companies, and major healthcare providers. Additionally, Foley has extensive transportation agency design experience with the New York State Department of Transportation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He is currently working on the civil engineering scope of data center developments in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Rockland County, New York.

Having earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (1987), Foley is a professional engineer in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. He is a member of the 7X24 Exchange and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients’ most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 50 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. To learn more click here.