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Letter to the editor: Memorial Day

Roy Messmer

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Jun 13, 2015

Dear Editor,

Parsippany’s 2015 Memorial Day remembrance service on Monday, May 25, at Veterans Park, Parsippany was what a remembrance service should be. It covered history, past and present, and it left you with tears in your eyes to remind us of the sacrifice our Armed Forces and their families have made for this country.

I received a phone call a few days prior to Memorial Day that Parsippany’s remembrance service format has changed. This years service acknowledged all that have served. I am forever touched by this year’s program. Thank you, Michele Sylvin for your thoughtful remembrance program.

If you could not attend watch the service on Video-on-the-Go, by clicking here.

May God watch over our veterans and Armed Forces

Forever thankful,
Roy Messmer

Parsippany Town Council Meeting 06/09/2015

Letters to the Editor

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Jun 13, 2015

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Parsippany Town Council Meeting 06/09/2015

Parsippany Police participates in 32nd Annual Torch Run

Frank L. Cahill

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Jun 12, 2015

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Parsippany Police participates in 32nd Annual Torch Run

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department participated in the 32nd Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the New Jersey Special Olympics on Friday, June 12.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey is a statewide campaign coordinated and managed by all divisions of Law Enforcement officers and officials from throughout the state. Through their efforts, events are conducted year round by the Law Enforcement Community to raise funds for the Special Olympics Movement, serving the athletes of New Jersey. In addition to fundraising, Law Enforcement volunteer at athlete events year round while serving as ambassadors in local communities.

In 1982, the late Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Officer Steven Vitale was asked to take photos at a local Special Olympics competition in New Jersey. He was so moved by the determination exhibited by the athletes that he asked other police officers to volunteer at the Summer Games.

In 1984, the first New Jersey Torch Run was conceived to raise funds and public awareness for the Special Olympics New Jersey program. The course ran from Liberty State Park in Jersey City to Rutgers Stadium in New Brunswick through eight towns covering 43 miles and raising $7,000. In each succeeding year, the dollar amount became greater and the number of volunteers increased substantially.

Over $2 million is raised annually by more than 3,000 officers through local and statewide events including the Law Enforcement Torch Run as part of the annual Summer Games in June.

Special Olympics New Jersey is a not-for-profit organization that provides sports training and athletic competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Our 25,000 athletes enjoy camaraderie and gain a sense of pride and accomplishment through participating in our events.

Captain Andrew Miller, Detective Marcin Czajka, Sergeant Steven Miller, Detective Joseph Puso, Kyle Chmura, Patrolman Matthew McAuliffe, Patrolman Gregory Bloete, Patrolman Joseph Chmura and Lieutenant Daniel Bendas.

Christie is least conservative 2016 Republican hopeful, analysis says

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Jun 12, 2015

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Christie is least conservative 2016 Republican hopeful, analysis says

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie likes to label himself as a conservative in a largely Democratic state. But of all the Republicans eyeing the presidency in 2016, the New Jersey governor is the least conservative, according to an analysis by the Huffington Post. The news site ranked where all of the declared and potential contenders from…

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N.J. revokes license of doctor in massive ‘blood for bribes’ scheme

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Jun 12, 2015

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N.J. revokes license of doctor in massive ‘blood for bribes’ scheme

TRENTON — The state disciplinary board for doctors has revoked the license of a Monmouth County physician who pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for steering patients to a laboratory at the center of a $100 million scheme, according to the state Division of Consumers Affairs. Anthony C. DeLuca, 52, of Point Pleasant cannot ask…

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Parsippany Hills High School Prom Class of 2015

Frank L. Cahill

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Jun 12, 2015

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Parsippany Hills High School Prom Class of 2015

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2015 celebrated its “Senior Prom” at The Atrium, West Orange, on Thursday, June 11.

Kathy Walker, Kathy Kelly and Pam Cotton, staff members at PHHS

Assistant Principal for Building Operations Rich Fonti, Carly Stout, Asst. Principal and Retired Detective Joseph Selitto

Seniors Talia Antonacci, Madeline Sanchez and Isabella Manzano

Jesse Smith, Catherine Chen, Jeevat Chhatwal, Meredith Giovanelli and Alezander Wu

Alezander Wu, Social Studies Teacher Steve Bechtler and Meredith Giovanelli

Brianna Starke, Himmy Bedoya and Gianna Norelli-Cicerone

Assistant Principal for Building Operations Richard Fonti and Assistant Football Coach Ron Cupitt

Curtis Curb, Nicolas Lopez, Ashwin Balani, Neha Zahid, Dhrun Patel, Bansri Mangaroli, Pooga Bamkev and Rushi Patel

Paola Perez, Guillermo Castillo, Jessica Canales and Luis Negra

Archen Patel, Vaidehi Parikh, Kishan Patel, Vishwa Vyas and Leeh Patel

Neena Andiran, Ryan Stensgaard and Catherine Mon

Seniors will graduate on Thursday, June 25 at County College of Morris, at 2:00 p.m.

“Race to the Finish” Challenger Games held at PAL

Frank L. Cahill

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Jun 12, 2015

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“Race to the Finish” Challenger Games held at PAL

PARSIPPANY — “Race to the Finish” was developed for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade who have special needs enrolled in a self-contained classroom in the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District.

Approximately 110 students in grades K-8 participated this year.

Another 100 students from the two high schools, Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High Schoo,l were selected to help guide the students through the games and obstacle courses.

The groups were divided into teams, such as Kit Kat, Snickers, Twix, M & M and Gummy Bears.

The goal is not for the students to “win,” but rather for them to finish what they started. The day is split up into two groups, K-3 and 4-8, with different activities based on age appropriateness. Students are encouraged to try their best, to socialize with peers, and to simply, have fun. The games were played inside the PAL Building and the outside field with two blow up obstacle course.

This is run in conjunction with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education.

The entire day is funded by a grant through the PAL and Barbara Miller. Jennifer is in charge of “Peer Buddies” at Parsippany High School and organizes student volunteers to staff the challenger games every year. They work closely with Tony Bonavitacola, Parsippany PAL to ensure the day runs as smooth as possible!

PHS Seniors Andrew Massefski and Aarin Feliz were two of the coaches

PHS Senior James Brennan was one of the Coaches

Matteen Paniane, Morgan Atienza and Joe Primamore

Joe Randazzo, Group Leader, Purple Group

Join Bella’s Bunch in the 2015 Valerie Fund Walk on Saturday

Frank L. Cahill

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Jun 12, 2015

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Join Bella’s Bunch in the 2015 Valerie Fund Walk on Saturday

Bella's Bunch from the 2014 Walk — Bella’s Bunch from the 2014 Walk

PARSIPPANY —The 2015 Valerie Fund Walk will be held on Saturday, June 13 in Essex County’s Verona Park.

The walk will mark the tenth time supporters have come together to celebrate the courage and hope of children battling cancer and blood disorders.

Bella Rocco, Parsippany, a 13 year-old former patient has been attending the Walk since 2009 and each year her team, Bella’s Bunch has the distinction of fielding the most participants. As of today, Bella’s Bunch raised over $6,400.00 for this year’s walk.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., Opening ceremony 9:30 a.m. and Walk begins 10:00 a.m.; Awards begin at 11:00 a.m.

To join Bella’s Bunch or make a donation, please click here.

More than one million dollars has been raised in each of the last three years and nearly 5,000 people are expected to attend. In addition to the 5K Run and mile walk around the park, participants will receive a t-shirt, be entertained with live music and children’s activities. A variety of free food will be available.

Nearly 40 years ago, Sue and Ed Goldsteinbegan The Valerie Fund to honor the memory of their nine-year old daughter. During the six years of her treatment, Valerie and her parents would often travel several hundred miles a week to a hospital in NYC and they wanted to spare other families with critically ill children the additional suffering of traveling to and from the city for treatment. Their dream was to help children receive high-quality care in a nurturing environment close to their homes.

Today, there are seven Valerie Fund Children’s Centers located in top pediatric hospitals in New York, New Jersey and metro Philadelphia and more than 4,000 patients are treated annually—one of the largest networks of healthcare facilities for children with cancer and blood disorders in the country.

For more information about The Valerie Fund & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run, please visitTheValerieFund.org/walk.

Thirty-eight employees retire from Parsippany School District

Frank L. Cahill

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Jun 12, 2015

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Thirty-eight employees retire from Parsippany School District

Diance Vaglio, a teacher at Parsippany High School and Central Middle School is one of the teachers retiring

PARSIPPANY— The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education announced the following employees are retiring:

Robin Antoshkiw, Raymond Bajor, Dorothy Barron, Michelle Bodtmann, Lynn Burck, Joanne Caponegro, Anne-Marie Carey, June Caron, Keki Dadachanji, Esther Davila, Jean Delardo, Kathleen Finch, Joanne Fisher, Ann Marie Fitzgerald, Grace Fulgraff, James Groome, Emily Hannan and Angela Jovino.

Also retiring are Barbara Labonia, George Lambe, Louis Maccarella, Ruth Madpak, Jacqueline Materek, Thomas McNeel,y Vita Morales, Ethel Obernauer, Robert Petrozza, Ann Phillips, Fred Piotrowsky, Huan-Chu Pohlman, Catherine Posselt, Susan Raymond, Mary Ellen Romano, John San Giovanni, Marty Siegel, Michelle Tobia,s Diane Vaglio and Margaret VanDyke.

The retirees range from teachers, principals, maintenance workers, transportation and district workers.

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education is proud to honor the careers of the staff members.

Lake Parsippany School teacher Michelle Bodtmann is retiring

Coach Albano honored for his achievements

Frank L. Cahill

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Jun 10, 2015

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Coach Albano honored for his achievements

The Vikings Football team waiting for Coach Albano to enter the Cafeteria

Coach Albano was told to come to the cafeteria for a difference reason, he didn’t know he was the guest receiving multiple awards

Mayor James Barberio congratulating Dave Albano

Luke Haltigan, Kyle McGinley, JD Keyes, Coach Albano and Angelo Gallego with the Daily Record Football Team of the year award

The first award presented was the team award. The announcement of the team award from the Daily Record:

Matt Joyce turned and threw his arms straight up into the air. Angelo Gallego ran up to Ryan Shaw and lifted Shaw high off the MetLife Stadium turf. Coaches hugged. Players high-fived. Fans stood up and screamed. Before long, the stadium’s field was a sea of black, white, and blue. The Vikings concluded the 2014 season in a way that they never have before: with a state championship. Parsippany Hills held on for a pulsating 20-13 victory over Cranford in NJSIAA North 2 Group 3 for the first sectional football title in school history.

Albano also receive the following awards:

The first is the USA Today All USA NJ Football Coach of the Year.

Mugs Media Coach of the Year Award – Mugs Media is a full service video production company based out of Sparta, New Jersey. Mugs Media is the premier video production company in the area. Mugs Media offers athletic recruitment videos for your Son or Daughter to assist them in getting noticed in the college selection process.

Morris Sussex Football name Dave Coach of the Year. Morris Sussex Football wrote the following: Dave Albano took a freshman quarterback, an undersized running back, a bunch of scrappy tough kids from the streets of Parsippany and then physically kicked the crap of everyone they faced until they won the ultimate prize. Albano has been ranked as the preseason favorite to win states quite a few times but was never able to bring it home. This year the Vikings were rated as a solid team but nobody picked them to win states. But Albano had his team believing that nothing could get in their way. All season, the Vikes pounded, pushed and clawed their way until they ended up beating Cranford at MetLife Stadium to win Albano his first state championship.

New Jersey Football Coaches Association awarded Dave with their Coach of the Year Award – Their Mission Statement reads: The purpose of the New Jersey Football Coaches Association is to maintain the highest possible standards in football and in the profession of coaching football; to promote the highest level of interscholastic competition and to honor the young men who play this great game. In addition, the goal of the association is to have a strong voice in legislation that affects football programs across the state.