PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills School District recognizes 25 years of service and teacher of the year.
Celebrating such milestones and achievements is a wonderful way to appreciate the dedication and hard work of educators in the district. Congratulations to all the educators who have dedicated 25 years of service, and a special congratulations to the Teacher of the Year for their exceptional contributions to education. These recognitions testify to their commitment and impact on students’ lives.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education confirmed the appointment of Robert S. Sutter, Ed.D., as Acting Superintendent of Schools. He will succeed Dr. Barbara Sargent, who has tendered her resignation effective June 30.
Dr. Sutter began his career in education as an elementary teacher in Paterson, then served as Assistant High School Principal and Elementary and Middle School Principal in Boonton.
He served as the Chief School Administrator of the Lebanon Borough School District. Seeking a larger school district experience, Dr. Sutter began his tenure in Parsippany 2016 as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Dr. Sutter received his Bachelor’s Degree from Kutztown University, his Master’s Degree in Administration from Liberty University, and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Regent University. “I’m incredibly honored and humbled to be selected to serve as the next superintendent. I am excited and honored to continue the district’s rich history of success.”
Dr. Sutter has the passion, expertise, management skills, and dedication to staff and students to nurture and expand the quality of education and opportunities throughout the district. He possesses a realistic vision, a clear sense of priorities, and a strong advocacy for high student expectations.
The Board looks forward to Dr. Sutter’s continued tenure in the district and a smooth transition into the 2023-2024 school year.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School’s Class of 2023 celebrated their prom on Thursday, June 1, at “The Grand” in Totowa.
This milestone event marks a memorable time for the students as they celebrate their accomplishments and enjoy a special evening together. Prom offers a chance to create lasting memories, dress elegantly, and dance the night away with friends. It’s a momentous occasion that signifies the end of their high school journey. The Class of 2023 eagerly awaits this special weekend filled with fun, laughter, and cherished moments.
First, there was a big photoshoot before prom at Veterans Park, Parsippany. Most, if not all, the seniors gathered around to take memorable photos with their dates, friends, and family. This lasted from 3:30 to 4:30 when they took things to The Grand in Totowa.
As the seniors started arriving, they were greeted by their teachers from school. They were encouraged to take more pictures with their teachers and the outside garden, which included a balcony with stairs leading to a pedestal-like area. This lasted from 5:00 to 6:00 and went on to the main event.
The senior class went into the dining/dance hall and had a DJ playing songs for an hour or so before they were seated for dinner. They were served a variety of dishes ranging from chicken parmesan, sausages, and fish to salads, pizza bread bites, mashed potatoes, etc. They went back to dancing and finished the party with some cake and a whole class photo.
That same night, the next move was to take a party bus to New York City and enjoy the scenery plus take pictures. This is where the seniors met many people complimenting their clothes and giving them advice and the best of luck with their future.
The fun is not over, as the senior class now enjoys Prom Weekend at Wildwood Boardwalk and Beach. They arrive at their motels between 8:00 to 10:00 AM, settling in and going to the beach/boardwalk. On the first day, the senior class went to the beach and split up to enjoy various activities such as Spikeball, water lacrosse/football, sunbathing, volleyball, etc. The senior class also had an event called Rhyme without Reason, where they dressed up as the statement that rhymes, such as Post Malone and Traffic Cone.
As day two begins, the senior class goes enjoy their breakfast with warm pancakes, eggs, and more at Angelo’s. The weather was colder and windier than usual, but that didn’t stop them. The people shown in the pictures participated in a Volleyball game and had a mini audience, recreating a professional volleyball game. At lunch, the senior class was provided with free pizza back at the motel and enjoyed it the poolside at the motel. Everyone enjoyed this last day at the boardwalk, going on rollercoasters, go-carting, arcade games, and the big Ferris Wheel!
The next day, the seniors pack their stuff and leave the hotel. They all meet up one last time and say their goodbyes realizing Prom and Prom Weekend went way too fast but will be a core memory for all of them.
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PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, May 20, Parsippany resident Maryia Lysak graduated from DeSales University with a bachelor of science in Nursing during the University’s 54th Commencement ceremony at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA. She was a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2019.
Father James Greenfield, OSFS ’84, Ed.D., president, described the Class of 2023 as COVID, having overcome countless obstacles throughout the pandemic to embody the spirit of being ready for anything.
Quoting Pope Francis, he said, ” Perhaps the university’s mission is to train social poets, men and women who, upon learning the grammar and vocabulary of humanity, have a spark, a brilliance that allows them to imagine the unknown.”
He concluded on an optimistic note, “Enjoy the relay of your life. Carpe all your dreams. Keep the faith. Be generous with your time, talent, and treasure- especially to your alma mater- and you will be ready for anything. Just remember; whatever happens in your life, you will be in our prayers at DeSales University. You will always have a home here to return to, renew your heart, and refresh your spirit.”
Fr. Greenfield conferred degrees upon 429 graduate and undergraduate students. An additional 136 students, who have either already received their diplomas or will be receiving them in the next several months, were also recognized.
DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian Catholic university under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers over 40 bachelor’s degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in various disciplines; many can be completed online.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) will conduct four Household Hazardous Waste Disposal events in 2023. The dates are:
Saturday, June 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, Parsippany
Saturday, September 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, Parsippany
Saturday, October 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pequannock Valley Park, Marvin Road, Pompton Plains
Morris County residents can drop off unwanted hazardous materials from their households. Businesses are not allowed to participate.
Reminder, electronic devices (e-waste) will no longer be accepted at MCMUA one-day household hazardous waste events. The authority advises residents to call (973) 829-8006 for information and to discuss recycling options.
Acceptable materials include: aerosol cans, asbestos, automotive fluids, driveway sealant and roofing tar, fire extinguisher, gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuel, household cleaning products, lead acid batteries, button cell batteries, lithium-ion batteries, rechargeable batteries, mercury-containing bulbs, devices, muriatic acid, oil-based paints, stains, lacquers,f and varnishes, paint thinners, paint removers and solvents, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, photo chemicals, pool chemicals and propane tanks of 20 pounds or less.
Unacceptable items are: alkaline and carbon zinc batteries, business waste, compressed gas cylinders, containers larger than 5 gallons, empty containers, explosives, hhw generated outside of Morris County, highly reactive and unstable materials, medical waste, radioactive materials, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, unknown or unlabeled materials, used consumer electronics and water-based paint and latex paint.
For more information, call (973) 829-8006 or click here to visit the MCMUA website.
PARSIPPANY — On Monday, June 12 at 5:00 p.m., Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) will hold a telephone town hall from Washington, DC. The event—held on Women’s Veterans Appreciation Day— will be focused on veteran’s issues.
To help answer questions, the Congresswoman will be joined by:
Juliza Ramírez-Wylie, Associate Director, VA New Jersey Healthcare System – Lyons Campus, Army Combat Veteran
Allison Jaslow, CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Army Combat Veteran
Residents are invited to register by clicking here. Registered residents will receive a call shortly before the event, allowing them to listen in and ask questions.
To submit a question ahead of the event, please click here.
PARSIPPANY – Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., Adam Kandil, and Matt McGrath emerged as the victors in the Primary election and are now poised to compete against Judy Hernandez, Bernard Clarkin, and Matt Kavanagh in the upcoming General election this Fall.
Carifi, Kandil, and McGrath secured their positions by garnering a significant lead over their competitors, Gary Martin and Danny Desai. The following votes have not been certified by the Morris County Board of Elections and are subject to change.
Paul Carifi, Jr.
2,596
Adam Kandil
2,361
Matt McGrath
2,623
Danny Desai
1,529
Gary Martin
1,463
“I want to thank all those who voted for me and my running mates Adam and Matt. It has always been an honor serving the people of Parsippany, and I will continue to do my best to represent every one of you,” said Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr.
All results are unofficial. Early Voting results are included.
Mail-In Ballots received before the close of polls are included.
Timely post-marked Mail-In Ballots & Provisional Ballots are pending.
In Morris County, only 12.04% of registered voters cast a vote. A total of 46,316 ballots were cast, with a total of 384,675 registered voters.
The three Republican primary winners will face three Democratic primary winners in the general election on November 7.
Three Democratic candidates for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council have declared their candidacy.
Democratic primary results are:
Judy Hernandez: 1,428
Bernard Clarkin: 1,357
Matt Kavanagh: 1,362
Mail-in ballots sent by the United States Postal Service must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, June 6, and received by Monday, June 12.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Communications Center has been recognized by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAED) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for emergency medical dispatching.
IAED is the standard-setting organization for emergency dispatch services worldwide. Accreditation (and subsequent re-accreditation) from the IAED is the highest distinction given to emergency communication centers, certifying that the center is performing at or above the established standards for the industry. Centers that earn ACE status embody dispatch done right and have demonstrated strong local oversight, rigorous quality processes, and a commitment to data-driven continuous improvement.
The Morris County Communications Center is a regional consolidated Communications Center that provides emergency police, fire, and emergency medical dispatching services, and 9-1-1 answering point services, to the residents and first responders of Morris County. The addition of Medical ACE Accreditation compliments the Morris County Communications Center’s designation as a National CALEA Communications Accredited and New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Communications Accredited program, an APCO Project 33 Training Program Certified Agency, and its recent award from the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Partner in Education Recognition (PIER) Program for demonstrating exceptional dedication to education and training.
“The earning of the Medical ACE Accreditation status is another achievement by the staff at the Morris County Communications Center that demonstrates our commitment to adhering to worldwide best practices in emergency communications”, said Morris County Emergency Communications Center Director Michael Peoples.
“Accreditation is truly a pinnacle achievement,” said Christof Chwojka, Accreditation Board Chair at IAED. “We applaud the dedicated call takers, dispatchers, and leadership team at Morris County Communications for their commitment to quality and for meeting that high standard that few achieve. We know their community can count on these first responders to do an outstanding job.”
IAED will present the Morris County Communications Center with an accreditation plaque commemorating their achievement. IAED accreditation is the culmination of a lengthy, arduous process that includes completing the 20 Points of accreditation, a detailed evaluation of performance by industry experts, and a final review and ruling by IAED.
“This process is undertaken by communications centers who desire to be the best of the best,” explains Kim Rigden, IAED’s Associate Director of Accreditation. “Morris County Communications Center should be very proud of its ACE achievement and the wonderful service they provide to the community and its emergency responders.”
Accreditation is valid for three years, during which all standards must be upheld. Emergency communication centers can earn multiple accreditations, one for each emergency discipline they service (medical, fire, police, and emergency nurse triage).
Over 3,500 emergency communication centers worldwide use the medical, fire, police, and emergency nurse triage protocols developed and maintained by the IAED. The protocol-based system—known as the “Priority Dispatch System”—is recognized as the standard of care and practice for emergency dispatch and is used in 46 countries.
For over 40 years, the IAED has been the standard-setting organization for emergency dispatch and response services worldwide and is the leading body of emergency dispatch experts. We are a member-driven association working to serve the public through the professional development of dispatchers. Our various boards and councils work on behalf of the membership—and in coordination with other public safety organizations—to ensure that the comprehensive emergency dispatching system is as safe, fast, effective, and up-to-date as possible.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment 2023 Members and Term Dates
Robert Iracane Chairman 12/31/26
Dave Kaplan Vice-Chair 12/31/23
Bernard Berkowitz Member 12/31/24
Scott Joskowitz Member 12/31/25
Nancy Snyder Member 12/31/23
Sridath Reddy Member 12/31/26
Davey Willans Member 12/31/24
Casey Parikh Alt. No. 1 12/31/23
Chris Mazzarella Alt. No. 2 12/31/23
John Chadwick, Planner, John T. Chadwick IV P.P.
Chas Holloway, Engineer, GPI
Peter King, Attorney, King Moench Hirniak & Collins, LLP
Nora O. Jolie, Board Secretary
Agenda subject to change without notice Although the information on this site is believed to be reliable, online postings of meeting agendas are not considered official copies.
PARSIPPANY — Election day is an important opportunity for citizens to exercise their democratic rights and have a say in governing their country or community.
Voting is crucial to participate in the political process and help shape the future.
We encourage everyone eligible to go out and cast their vote. Remember to research the candidates and issues beforehand to make an informed decision. Participating in elections is essential to being an active and engaged citizen.
If you are unsure of where you vote, click here. Polls opened at 6:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m.
In Parsippany, there are three open seats for Township Council.
Candidate Adam Kandil took advantage of early voting and cast their vote at Troy Hills School. Early voting options can provide flexibility for candidates and voters alike, allowing them to participate in the electoral process at a time that suits their schedule. Remember, polls close at 8:00 p.m.
Incumbent Paul Carifi, Jr., is teamed with Adam Kandil, Matt McGraft (Column 2), Danny Desai, and Gary Martin (Column 3).
Candidate Danny Desai was seen entering the voting booth at Brooklawn Middle School.
In addition, you can vote for State Senator: Joe Pennachio, the incumbent is being challenged by Morris County Freeholder Tom Mastrangelo.
For Assembly, Jay Webber, BettyLou DeCroce, Brian Bergen, and Robert Peluso (vote for two).
Ann Grossi, Morris County Clerk, is not being challenged in the primary.
For Morris County Commissioner, Incumbent Tayfun Selen is being challenged by Paul DeGroot.
Also, County Committee seats are up. You can vote for one male and one female in your district.
In the democrat primary, there are no contested races.
If you possess a mail-in ballot, it is crucial to mail it today and ensure it is postmarked for it to be included in the election process. Your vote holds significance and can make a difference!
