NJFOG wins its OPMA case against the Trenton Board of Education

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NJFOG wins its OPMA case against the Trenton Board of Education

TRENTON — The New Jersey Foundation for Open Government (NJFOG) filed a lawsuit (Docket No. MER-L-11-15) against the Trenton Board of Education earlier this year.  The suit involves multiple violations of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).  

New Jersey Foundation For Open Government (NJFOG) previously announced that OPRA counts were decided in our favor, with a hearing on OPMA counts scheduled on Monday, June 29.

NJFOG announces that it has won its Open Public Meetings Act case against the Trenton School Board.

Mercer County Judge Mary C. Jacobson signed the Order on June 30. NJFOG has obtained two injunctions against the Board. Judge Jacobson’s June 30 order is available by clicking here. The case pleadings, including the motion for summary judgment and opposition, are available by  clicking here.

This case is one of a growing number of lawsuits brought by NJFOG for the public’s benefit in order to give teeth and clarity to the OPMA and OPRA laws and to increase compliance by public agencies statewide

PTE All Star Senior Softball beats Dover 10-0 in District Finals

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PTE All Star Senior Softball beats Dover 10-0 in District Finals

PARSIPPANY —  The 2015 Par-Troy East Senior Little League All Stars beat Dover 10-0 in six innings on Monday at Gallo Field after a seven-run explosion in the fourth inning.

PTE scored in the fourth on an RBI single by Claudia Bennett, an RBI single by Nicole Ruggiero, an RBI single by Luisa Barone, a two-run double by Eliz Quigley, an RBI single by Alivia Mercuro, and an RBI single by Caitlin Brennan. PTE was led by a flawless day at the plate by Bennett, who went 3-3 against Dover’s pitching. PTE’s Brennan kept Dover off the scoreboard for all six innings she was on the rubber. She pitched a shutout, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out eight. PTE didn’t relinquish the lead after scoring two runs in the second inning when it scored on a two-run single by Ruggiero.

Game 2 of the best of 3 series will be on Gallo Field on Tuesday, June 30 at 6:00. If PTE wins on Tuesday they will capture the District 1 Senior Crown and move on to sectionals next week against Triboro.

Christie takes the stage to Bon Jovi music

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Christie takes the stage to Bon Jovi music

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has been a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan, and often enters his town hall meetings to the strains of his songs. But Tuesday morning, when Christie announced he is running for the 2016 Republican nomination for president, it was the music another New Jersey rock act that blared over the loudspeakers: Bon…

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N.J. Republicans who are not backing Christie in 2016 — yet

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N.J. Republicans who are not backing Christie in 2016 — yet

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush’s reported effort to get a majority of New Jersey’s Republican senators behind him has apparently failed. Gov. Chris Christie on Monday rolled out his campaign for president with the support of 14 of the state’s 16 Republicans state senators, and 38 of 42 of its Assembly members. The Republican senators who…

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Were you stuck in Tuesday’s Route 10 traffic jam? Here’s why

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Were you stuck in Tuesday’s Route 10 traffic jam? Here’s why

PARSIPPANY — Were you stuck in Tuesday morning’s massive traffic on Route 10 in and around Parsippany? Police say Christos H. Kasolas of Succasunna is to blame. According to police, a bit after 6 a .m., the 74-year-old took his 2008 Jeep Liberty into the shoulder of Route 10 East to pass a line of vehicles…

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University of Rhode Island awards about 3,200 undergraduate degrees at commencement

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University of Rhode Island awards about 3,200 undergraduate degrees at commencement

PARSIPPANY —  At the University of Rhode Island’s 129th Commencement on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, about 3,200 undergraduate and 660 graduate students became the University’s newest alumni.

The following students from Parsippany-Troy Hills were awarded undergraduate degrees from the University of Rhode Island:

Amanda Januszanis received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Magna Cum Laude.

Shawn Vincent Volpe, a Parsippany Hills High School graduate, Class of 2011 received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Computer Science.

Megan Januszanis, a Parsippany Hills High School graduate, Class of 2011, received a Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders Magna Cum Laude.

Clayton Cerrato, a Parsippany High School graduate, Class of 2011, received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in General Business.

The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the University’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. The University now has more than 120,000 alumni worldwide.

Wifflemania XXXI raises $1,600 for local charities

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Wifflemania XXXI raises $1,600 for local charities
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Kevin Friedhoff from Ballbusters – Parsippany

PARSIPPANY —This year the Wifflemania teams raised approximately $1,600 which 100% is donated to The Muscular Dystrophy Association, The Valerie Fund and The Parsippany Food Pantry.

The games were played on Saturday, June 20 at Manor Park.

Recap of the games:    

Congratulations to Greg Cleary, Vinnie “Veal” Marchese and Jeff Cleary from Two N’ Out on capturing their fifth and third consecutive Wifflemania Title in an epic, extra inning final over The Big Kahunas 13-6.  

Down 3-2 going into the top of thefifth, Two N’ Out rallies back to take a 4-3 lead. The Kahunas tie it up in the bottom of the fifth, leaving the winning run at second to force extra innings. Two N’ Out explodes for nine runs in the top of the sixth. Kahunas only managed two runs in the bottom of thesixth as the record crowd of 85 fans mobbed the field.

Jeff Cleary was named the tournament’s MVP as he played solid defense and was the team’s most consistent hitter all day.

New Era’s, Austin DeCotiis wins the HR Title win 4 bombs.

Wifflemania XXXI Official Records:

Two N’ Out 5-0
Big Kahunas 4-1
Ballbusters 3-1
Wrestlers 5-2
Perforated Punishers 4-2
Mudhens 3-2
Misfits 3-2
Beer Nuts 3-2
Bangers 2-2
Wise Guys 2-2
The Colonials 2-2
War Pigs 2-2
New Era 2-2
Manginas 2-2
Boobi’s Bombers 1-2
Billy Batts 1-2
Home Plate Bullies 1-2
Bad News Beesr 1-2
Gardenhosers 0-2
God Speed 0-2
Blaster Plastic 0-2
All Day 0-2
Jager Bombers 0-2
Stictly Business 0-2
Barnyard Bombers 0-2
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Free Podiatry Clinic for Senior Citizens

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Free Podiatry Clinic for Senior Citizens

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Health Department offers free Podiatry Clinics to senior citizens.

This is particularly helpful to those with diabetes.

For more information and to obtain an application and appointment with the Podiatrist for Friday, July 24 clinic, please call (973) 263-7160 and ask for our nurse, Carmela.

Space is limited.

 

Greystone demolition as seen by a drone high above

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Greystone demolition as seen by a drone high above

As work continues on the demolition of the historic Kirkbride building at Greystone Hospital in Parsippany, this drone captures the progress from above.  Preserve Greystone, the grassroots organization which has fought to save the building, plans a protest at Livingston High School on Tuesday when Governor Christie plans to announce his candidacy for President.

Freeholders Support “Parents Who Host The Most Lose The Most” Campaign

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Freeholders Support “Parents Who Host The Most Lose The Most” Campaign

logo-parents-who-host-large-copyMORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Freeholders have announced their strong support for a Drug-Free Action Alliance program aimed at curbing underage drinking, especially focusing on adults who may look the other way when it comes to alcohol use by older teens – sometimes to tragic effect.

The county governing board recently issued a proclamation in support of the “Parents Who Host Lose the Most’’ campaign, aimed at discouraging the use of alcohol by those below the legal age of consumption, 21, and to urge all county residents to refuse to provide alcohol to underage youth.

“Adults who provide alcohol to those below the legal drinking age of 21 are placing those youths at risk for health, safety and legal problems,’’ said a proclamation issued by the freeholders to the Municipal Alliances of Morris County. “Alcohol use by young people is dangerous, not only because of the risks associated with acute impairment, but also because of the threat to their long-term development and well-being.’’

“Adults have the authority and responsibility to our youth to deal with this issue responsibly,’’ said Freeholder Director Kathy DiFillippo.

The “Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking” public awareness campaign was developed by Drug Free Action Alliance in 2000 to educate parents about the health and safety risks of serving alcohol at teen parties and to increase awareness of and compliance with underage drinking laws.

Since the program began, it has been requested for replication in all 50 states, Canada, Japan, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. While laws vary from state to state, the campaign’s message is a universal one: It is illegal, unsafe and unhealthy for anyone under 21 to drink alcohol.

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