Two Acre Brush Fire in Jannarone Park

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Two Acre Brush Fire in Jannarone Park

PARSIPPANY — An approximate two acre brush fire was reported in Jannarone Park on Thursday, May 3. Initial reports state Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 6 are on scene along with New Jersey Forest Fire. Kinnelon Fire Department was dispatched to the scene. The smoke was very heavy.

Mountain Lakes and Denville requested to expedite to Clairview Road for fire protection.

The fire is approximately 30 feet from a residence structure.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Rescue And Recovery with the Rehabilitation Trailer was called to the scene. Rockaway Neck Ambulance Squad was also on the scene.

Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3 is standing by at their fire station to cover districts 1,3, and 6. Morris Plains engine requested to standby at Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1. Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5 requested to standby at Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire District 2 with one engine and one ladder.  Rainbow Lakes Chief requesting Lake Hiawatha District 4 to standby at their fire station.

According to a source at the scene the fire was contained at approximately 5:10 p.m.

When more information becomes available Parsippany Focus will update this article.

The heavy smoke can be seen through the trees, while the firemen were putting out the fire
Fireman spraying water on a hot spot
Kinnelon Fire Department was dispatched to the scene.
Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department in the office building parking lot, connected to a hydrant pumping water up the hill in the woods to the firemen
Firemen in the woods putting out the fire

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Bonnie needs a new home; Housebroken and very healthly

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Bonnie needs a new home; Housebroken and very healthly

PARSIPPANY — Hello, I’m Bonnie.  I am approximately six years young and I am a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab Mix. My family rescued me from a shelter, five years ago, where I came from an abusive home.

I have lived with and loved my family for the past five years but lately I get jealous of my new little family member and the newest one is due in four weeks.  I’ve been making Mommy and Daddy nervous when I let out a little growl so we all feel it’s best to find me a home where I can get the love and attention I deserve.

I like to play and look out the window

I love to snuggle, cuddle and wrap my body around yours for kisses. I am completely housebroken and am very healthy. I am up to date on all my shots and I weigh 55 pounds. I sit and will give my paw on command. I love all of my toys and I take good care of them.  I even put them back where they belong when I am done playing with them. I love to go for walks and sit in the sun.

My family thinks I would do best in a household with older children/no children and no other dogs. If you would like to meet me please contact my family. I can’t wait to meet you!  XO

For more information about me please send an email to: sjj425@yahoo.com or call  (201) 741-3985.

Can I come and lay with you?

Daniel J. Blank; Parsippany Sewer Department Plant Operation Supervisor passed away

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Daniel J. Blank; Parsippany Sewer Department Plant Operation Supervisor passed away

PARSIPPANY — Daniel J. Blank, 60, passed away on Tuesday May 1, at his home in Rockaway.

He was born in Hackensack and grew up in Teaneck. Daniel moved to Parsippany in 1972 before moving to Rockaway in 1992.

Daniel worked in the Parsippany Sewer Department as a plant operation supervisor for over 30 years.

He was avid golfer and a member of A.F.S.C.M Nation Wide where he was a past officer.

Daniel is pre-deceased by his mother, Geraldine P. (nee-Kujawski) who passed away on September 12, 1997 and his brother Scott R. who passed away on July 15, 1993.

Survivors include his son: Isaac S.; his father: Daniel E.; his brothers: Stephen D. and his wife Dody, and Richard T. and his wife Darlene; his sister: Cathleen Pipi and her husband James; his nephew: Stephen D. Blank. Jr. and his wife Stephanie; his three nieces: Callan Schaffer and her husband Matthew; Amberlyn Blank; and Rebecca La Porte. Daniel is also survived by his three great-nieces and three great-nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service at Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road on Thursday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Cremation: Private. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.

Mayor Soriano presents Nicolas Limanov with a proclamation

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Mayor Soriano presents Nicolas Limanov with a proclamation

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano presented Nicolas Limanov with a proclamation on Tuesday, May 1.

Nicolas Limanov has provided volunteer services for residents all across the Township, most importantly to those who need them most and over each storm that has occurred during this year Nicolas has provided aid in clearing numerous sidewalks and driveways of those unable to do so themselves.

Parsippany residents Laurie Altman, (Maggie Altman, dog), Jan Altman and Harvey Altman came to Town Hall to thank Nick for all of his hard work during the storms.

Nicolas has dedicated a significant portion of his free time in dedication to bettering our community through volunteer work.

Parsippany residents Laurie Altman, (Maggie Altman, dog), Jan Altman and Harvey Altman came to thank Nick for all of his hard work during the storms

PHHS Viking Football to hold car wash

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PHHS Viking Football to hold car wash

PARSIPPANY — The 2018 Parsippany Hills Viking Football will be holding a car wash event at the IHOP, 792 Route 46. The event will be held on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 for each vehicle.

Fundraising events are very important to the Par Hills Football Parents Association which support the overall operations and experience for the Football teams and fans.

Please put this event on your calendar and share it with Friends and Family.

Letter to the Editor: Do kids need to be part of the policy debate?

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Legislative District 35 Senator Nellie Pou (Paterson) cause quite a stir this week related to the NJ-11 Congressional Campaign. Let’s review. Pou called into question Jay Webber’s consistent voting record against legislation to support women…

“Why Webber would not support countless pieces of legislation that would have ensured equal pay for equal work as well as equal access to healthcare is yet another sign of the grossly distorted worldview that Webber has deliberately tried to make a reality despite the truly cruel and vicious effect that his voting record and rhetoric has had on not just his four daughters but every woman throughout the state of New Jersey.”

Weber’s opponent Anthony Ghee probably summarized it best “Has our political discourse gotten so bad, that we need to drag the children of candidates into political statements about the critical issues impacting our community?” It’s a valid point. Regardless of Weber’s policy positions that might prove detrimental to their future – his kids didn’t ask to be part of this discussion. While I cannot dispute that by definition Weber’s daughters might someday become adult “women in NJ” perhaps Ms. Pou probably could have made her point better.

But I must note the particular consternation of Morris County Chair Patti Paige  in asking the campaign of Democratic front-runner Mikie Sherrill to apologize on behalf of Senator Pou. This is an odd request. If we’re going to go down the road of apology-by-political-association then I’m afraid Ms. Page has a lot of apologizing to do from the White House on down to the municipal officials in her own county. The offenses at the top level (particularly those against women) are too numerous to mention here – but I don’t remember, though I could be wrong, anyone asking her to apologize for Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll’s statement that slaves should have been thankful for being brought to America to become citizens, or Montville Councilwomen June Witty comparing Democrats to Nazi’s, or Mendham Township’s Rick Blood comparing immigrants to rabid raccoons. No – that would certainly not be fair to Ms. Page. She didn’t make those statements. And so it’s also unfair to ask Sherrill to apologize in any way for Pou.

Ms. Page does also make an interesting point about school safety – which reminded me that we all should get back to discussing real issues. Recently a group of kids – organizers for the Morristown March for Our Lives – willingly and very enthusiastically chose to become part of the political debate. They organized a march, and a candidate information session to hear each NJ-11 candidate’s views on gun control. Mr. Webber – while not being able to attend due to “scheduling conflicts” accepted a meeting from the group where they expected to ask him the same questions posed to the other candidates. Instead – they were surprised by additional attendees – a group of pro-gun-rights teens who Weber invited to encourage a debate among the students while refusing to answer any of the questions from the March for Our Lives students.

Yes – let’s stop using the kids as human shields to avoid the issues. And let’s start taking their future seriously.

Tom Wyka
Parsippany

Caitlyn Capurso Receives Degree from East Stroudsburg University

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Caitlyn Capurso Receives Degree from East Stroudsburg University

PARSIPPANY — A total of 1,205 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at separate commencement exercises for undergraduate and graduate students on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. ESU will hold three graduation ceremonies: one for graduate students on Friday, May 4 at 6:45 p.m. and two ceremonies for undergraduate students on Saturday, May 5. Caitlyn Capurso of Lake Hiawatha will receive a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. Caitlyn is a graduate Parsippany High School Class of 2014.

The undergraduate ceremonies will take place at 8:45 a.m. (College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education) and at 1:15 p.m. (College of Business and Management and College of Health Sciences). All three ceremonies will be held in Koehler Fieldhouse.

A total of 1,010 bachelor’s degrees, 191 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees will be awarded.

East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, opened in 1893 as East Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, ESU is a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 55 undergraduate programs, 22 master’s programs and one doctoral program. More than 6,800 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable, and accessible education ESU provides. Nearly 30,000 ESU alumni live in Pennsylvania.

Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle During Mental Health Awareness Month

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Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle During Mental Health Awareness Month

PARSIPPANY — Getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly and managing stress can go a long way to preventing the onset of mental illness, reducing its impact, and promoting recovery, research shows. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NewBridge Services is joining with Mental Health America to raise awareness about lifestyle changes that promote mental and physical health.

The #4Mind4Body Challenge urges everyone to make small changes each day this month. First week challenges include making better food choices, adding movement into the day, helping others, reducing stress, sleeping better and being mindful. Click here for additional details.

“A healthy lifestyle, sometimes in combination with counseling and medication, can help people achieve mental health and enjoy fulfilling lives,” NewBridge CEO Robert L. Parker said. “The goal is overall well-being.”

Mental Health Statistics
About 20 percent of adults and children in the U.S. have mental illness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 44.7 million adults had some form of mental illness in 2016. (Young adults, ages 18 to 25 years, had the highest prevalence.) Nearly 10 million of those individuals have a serious mental illness that interferes with their daily routine.

An estimated 15 million children in the U.S. have some form of mental illness, including nearly 5 million with a serious type, according to WebMD. Half of mental health conditions begin by age 14, and 75 percent of mental health conditions develop by age 24.

Mental illnesses can affect thinking, mood, and behavior. They include: anxiety disorders like phobias; mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder; behavioral disorders like ADHD; personality disorders, psychotic disorders like schizophrenia; and trauma- and stress-related disorders.

Symptoms of Mental Illness
The severity of mental illness can be reduced through early intervention, and it is possible to prevent serious mental illness, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Warning signs of mental illness, according to NIMH, include:

  • Anger, irritability or aggressiveness
  • Noticeable changes in mood, energy level, or appetite
  • Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
  • Difficulty concentrating, feeling restless, or on edge
  • Increased worry or feeling stressed
  • A need for alcohol or drugs
  • Sadness or hopelessness
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Feeling flat or having trouble feeling positive emotions
  • Engaging in high-risk activities
  • Ongoing headaches, digestive issues, or pain
  • Obsessive thinking or compulsive behavior
  • Thoughts or behaviors that interfere with work, family, or social life
  • Unusual thinking or behaviors that concern other peopleIf a person has several symptoms, he or she should see a mental health professional, Parker said.

Mental Health America offers free online mental health screening tools to help people determine if they have symptoms of mental illness click here for additional details.

Stigma remains a barrier to people seeking help, Parker noted. Only 43 percent of people with mental illness in 2016 received treatment.

Getting Help
NewBridge offers the public training in both Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid, teaching people to recognize the signs of a mental health crisis and how to effectively respond. Residents interested in taking an eight-hour, evidence-based training can contact NewBridge Services Director of Community Response and Education Mary Vineis Vineis at mvineis@newbridge.org or (973) 686-2228.

If you or somebody you know needs professional help, contact NewBridge Services at (973) 316-9333 or services@newbridge.org. Since 1963, NewBridge has been bringing balance to people’s lives through counseling, housing and education. Last year alone, NewBridge helped nearly 8,000 children, adults and seniors overcome adversity and live better.

NewBridge Services, a 501c(3) nonprofit, is a premier provider of counseling services, housing and educational programs in northern New Jersey serving nearly 8,000 adults and seniors last year alone. NewBridge treats mental illnesses and addictions; teaches skills for coping with stress, grief and challenging relationships; builds and manages affordable housing; offers school-based programs that teach children and adolescents resiliency skills for healthy emotional development; helps young adults succeed in their education and prepare for careers; and supports seniors so they can remain independent. Throughout its more than 50-year history, NewBridge has remained true to its mission of bringing balance to people’s lives by tracking shifts in communities’ needs and providing innovative, effective programs to meet them.

Join Cara DiFalco for lunch at Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce

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Join Cara DiFalco for lunch at Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is featuring Cara DiFalco during its monthly “Lunch Dozen Networking Series,” to be held on Wednesday, May 9 at 12:00 Noon.

The event will be held at the offices of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 322.

Cara DiFalco has been a journalist on News 12 NJ, and FoxNY.  She is combining her love for food with the talent for storytelling! As a journalist, she love the stories behind family dishes, the memories they bring back, and the cultures and traditions built around them. As a home cook she developed the passion for food through her family.  Born and raised in New Jersey as a second generation Italian-American, she grew up making fresh pasta, pots of gravy or sauce, (depending which side of the family it was) and holiday feasts with her mother, grandmothers and even a great-grandmother as her guides.

Now as a wife, she is expanding what she know into my husband’s Latino traditions. She is also an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, so she knows the power food has on our bodies, minds and homes. If you’ve been told to eat a specialized diet, she would love to help you find foods and dishes that fit into your lifestyle!

Join Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce during her presentation “Health and Nutrition at the workplace.” She will also be preparing some healthy food.

Tickets are going fast so if you are interested, reserve today before you miss out on this great speaker and networking opportunity. Click here for tickets.

 

Successful Heart Transplant Roundtable Held in Parsippany

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Successful Heart Transplant Roundtable Held in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Organ Transplant Group hosted a discussion on heart disease and transplantation during their May monthly meeting.

George “Sage” Mitchell, Betty Fanelli, John Parks, Paul Vico and Josephine Riley shared their unique journey leading up to a heart transplant.

Dr. Marc Goldschmidt, Medical Director of the Heart Success Program and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs at Atlantic Health Services, shared his perspective on heart failure treatments and advancements in mechanical pumps (VADS).
The transplant group is sponsored by the NJ Sharing Network.  The group is open to anyone who has had an organ or tissue transplant, has donated, is waitlisted as well as their family.  To learn more about the Morris County group Nick at (973) 984-6966 or e-mail mcorgantransplantgroup@gmail.com.
For more information on the NJ Sharing Network and their upcoming 5K Run/Walks on May 20 in Long Branch and June 3 in New Providence call (908) 516-5400 or click here for their website.

Parsippany High Redhawks Softball beats PHHS

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Parsippany High Redhawks Softball beats PHHS

PARSIPPANY — Congratulations to the Parsippany High Redhawks Softball team for winning the Mayors Trophy Game against Parsippany Hills, 12-5.

Update: Fire in Cambridge Village condos; 6 residents and 1 firefighter were transported to hospitals

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Update: Fire in Cambridge Village condos; 6 residents and 1 firefighter were transported to hospitals

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 scene
Firefighters, EMS and police at the scene
Firefighters, EMS and police at the scene
Parsippany Sergeant Al Keiser speaking with Detectives

Prosecutor Knapp Announces Promotions

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Prosecutor Knapp Announces Promotions

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

Arrabbiata would like to be adopted

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Arrabbiata would like to be adopted

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.

Volunteers planted 250 native trees at Troy Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary

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Volunteers planted 250 native trees at Troy Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
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 Blinder
A 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.

Nisivoccia LLP named one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in New Jersey

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Nisivoccia LLP named one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in New Jersey

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.

 

Mayor Soriano presents proclamation to “Relay For Life”

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Mayor Soriano presents proclamation to “Relay For Life”

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.

Comedy Show Fundraiser for Hannah Cerullo

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Comedy Show Fundraiser for Hannah Cerullo

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.

Boy Scouts to hold Mother’s Day Plant Sale

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Boy Scouts to hold Mother’s Day Plant Sale

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 Hills High School presents”Every 15 Minutes”

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Parsippany Hills High School presents”Every 15 Minutes”

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 dramatization
Parsippany Hills High School Maintenance Ron Cupitt driver of one of the vehicles in the crash
Senior Nick Verducci arrested for drunk driving
The students were in the rain watching the dramatization
The dramatization of the car accident
The body lays on the roadway
Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire District 1 on the scene
Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire District 1 on the scene along with Paramedics
Justin Gurth being questioned by Patrolman Paul Levi
Paramedics working on the victim from the drunk driving dramatization
Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire District 1 on the scene along with Paramedics
Wheeling the body the ambulance
The remains of the vehicle

 

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