MORRISTOWN — A former Parsippany Boy Scout leader, accused of sexually abusing three Scouts in the 1990s, is trying to throw out child pornography evidence from 2011 that is part of the case against him. The case against Stephen Corcoran, 47, of Morris Plains, broke open in 2011 after Corcoran allegedly invited a man into his…
Plea deal discussions ‘ongoing’ in Parsippany teacher sex case
MORRISTOWN — As a trial date nears in a sex case involving a former Parsippany Hills High School teacher and a student, discussions on a plea deal are “ongoing,” a Morris County assistant prosecutor said Wednesday. Jenna Leahey, 33, a former English teacher and field hockey coach at the school, is accused of having sexual conversations…
Christie used state chopper 4 times to fly to 2016 campaign events
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has used the State Police helicopter seven times in the two months since he announced his presidential bid — and more than half those flights were for campaign travel, according to records obtained by NJ Advance Media. The State Police has sent the governor’s campaign invoices totaling nearly $13,000 for four…
Do you agree with Christie plan to track immigration visas like FedEx boxes?
TRENTON –What do you think about Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to track immigration visas like FedEx packages? Not to be outdone by Donald Trump on the topic of immigration, Christie last weekend derided the “knuckleheads” at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for not being able to keep track of foreign nationals who overstay their visas. RELATED:…
New school aims to serve the unaffiliated
JLC Bayt Yeladim offers alternative education for ‘changing’ families Barrie Halpern insists that JLC Bayt Yeladim is not in competition with area synagogues’ supplementary schools and hopes families who come to her school will eventually join congregations. Photos by Johanna Ginsberg Deb Marcus with her daughters and their finished hallah loaves. Halpern and one of the…
Have a heart for Brian “Mouse” Bramley fundraiser
PARSIPPANY – A fundraiser for Brian “Mouse” Bramley, 49 will be held at Mount Holleran Town Tavern to help pay for his recovery from open heart surgery.
Bramley had open heart surgery on July 31. He’s doing well and will continue to be out of work for several months as he recovers.
Friends and well-wishers are invited to stop by Mount Holleran Town Tavern at 450 North Beverwyck Road on Saturday, September 26 between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to support Bramley and have fun with his family.
The event asks a suggested donation of $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for children between 15 and eight years old. Children under seven years old are free.
The “Have a Heart for Mouse” event will feature free food and 50/50 and basket raffles.
Event organizers are accepting donations for basket raffles.
For any questions or to donate items, people can contact Jim Torsiello at (973) 941-5654, John Bramley at (862) 268-1326, or Cheryl Shuck at (973) 727-7626 or email by clicking here.
Mount Holleran Town Tavern is located at 450 North Beverwyck Road.
Additional monetary donations for Bramley can be sent through PayPal to xmas2567@verizon.net.
Death In Mt. Olive Township Poses No Danger To Community
MT. OLIVE — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Mt. Olive Chief of Police Mark Spitzer announce an investigation into a death in Mt. Olive Township.
On Monday, August 31, at approximately 2:20 p.m., the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was contacted by officers of the Mt. Olive Township Police Department regarding a 911 call concerning an unresponsive person.
Officers arrived at the location on Bartley Road, in Mt. Olive Township and a joint investigation was commenced involving the Major Crimes Unit and the Special Enforcement Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Mt. Olive Township Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.
The identity of the individual as well as the cause and manner of death is being withheld as this remains an active investigation. No further information will be released regarding this matter.
It does not appear at this time that there is any risk to the general public.
Any inquiries can be directed to Morris County Deputy Chief of Investigations Denise Arseneault at (973) 285-6262 or darseneault@co.morris.nj.us.
Two PHHS Football Players among MSG Varsity Top 125
PARSIPPANY — Jared Salgado and Nick Verducci, were among the MSG Varsity “Top 125 Players Football to Watch in North Jersey.”
Salgardo a senior at 5’11’, 220 pounds. He plays running back and linebacker for the Vikings.
Verducci, a quarterback and defensive back, is a sophomore, 5’11’, 175 pounds.
The Parsippany Hills Vikings football team has their first game of the season away at West Morris Central on Friday, September 11.
PHHS Vikings are Division 2, Group 3, State Final Champions in 2014, having crushed Cranford into cranberries, final score Vikings, (20) vs Cranford, (13) at MetLife Stadium on December 7.
Their 2015 schedule is:
| 09-11 | at West Morris | West Morris HS | ||
| 09-18 | Vernon | Parsippany Hills HS | ||
| 09-24 | Pope John | Parsippany Hills HS | ||
| 10-03 | at Morris Hills | Morris Hills HS | ||
| 10-09 | High Point | Parsippany Hills HS | ||
| 10-17 | at Montville | Montville HS | ||
| 10-24 | at Sparta | Sparta HS | ||
| 10-31 | Chatham | Parsippany Hills HS | ||
| 11-06 | Roxbury | Parsippany Hills HS |
New Jersey Updated Child Restraint Laws goes in effect today
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law that amended New Jersey’s child restraint law, on May 7, 2015. This new law takes effect today, September 1, 2015.
We know that legal jargon is very confusing so here is the updated carseat and booster seat law in plain English:
Children under the age of 8 (through age 7) are legally required to ride in the back seat* as follows:
- Under age 2 (0-23 months) and weighing less than 30 pounds are required to use a rear-facing carseat with a 5-point harness. This means a convertible used in the rear-facing position or an infant seat. (Note: Most babies will outgrow an infant carrier before their second birthday and will need to transition to a convertible seat used in the rear-facing position. Unless you start off with a convertible seat from birth and then there is no need to transition to a bigger rear-facing seat.)
- Age 2 through age 3 (24-47 months) secured in a carseat with 5-point harness either rear-facing (until reaching the weight or height limit) or forward-facing. Having a 3-year-old in just a booster seat is not legal unless they weigh more than 40 pounds.
- Age 4 through age 7 (48 months until 8th birthday) and less than 57 inches tall (4’9″) secured in a forward-facing carseat with 5-point harness or a booster seat. There is no weight requirement in this updated law – only age and height requirements. (Note: If you have an older child who weighs more than 80 pounds. and you’re having a hard time finding a booster seat that they actually still fit in – consider a Safety 1st Incognito Kid Positioner. It’s specifically designed for bigger, older kids.)
- Age 8 through 17 shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt.
Exceptions: If there are no rear seats (e.g., standard cab pickup truck), the child shall be secured in a carseat or booster in the front passenger seat except that no child shall be secured in a rear-facing carseat in the front seat of any motor vehicle which is equipped with a passenger-side airbag that is not disabled or turned off.
Full text of the new law can be found by clicking here.
March of Dimes presents plaque to Kiwanis for their active participation
PARSIPPANY — Angela Debrot, Community Director of the New Jersey Chapter of the March of Dimes, is shown with President Mimi Letts at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany presenting a plaque to thank the Club for its active participation in the March for Babies.
The New Jersey Chapter held its annual March for Babies fundraiser this past April in Florham Park. The Kiwanis Club has been an active supporter of the March, not only with financial contributions, but with volunteer staffing service since the Kiwanis Club was founded nearly 25 years ago.
The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The foundation, headquartered in White Plains, NY, has 51 chapters across the U.S., including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The March of Dimes provides mothers, pregnant women and women of childbearing age with educational resources on baby health, pregnancy, preconception and new motherhood, as well as supplying information and support to families affected by prematurity, birth defects, or other infant health problems.
The March of Dimes, founded in 1938 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, had fighting polio as its original mission.
For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.