PARSIPPANY — Parsipany-Troy Hills Township Council will introduce the 2023 Municipal Budget on Tuesday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
A resolution is on the public agenda to introduce the budget formally.
You can access the meeting agenda by clicking here.
Council Meetings are videotaped and aired on Public Access Channel 21 at 7:00 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays and are available at www.parsippany.net. You can also view it on Parsippany Focus.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting will be held on April 18, 2023.
Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings. Council meetings are held at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.
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Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours before the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to request auxiliary aid.
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Mayor and Council
Mayor James R Barberio
Council President Loretta Gragnani
Council Vice-President Michael J. dePierro
Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
Councilman Frank Neglia
Councilman Justin Musella
PARSIPPANY — Mary Anne “Psomi” Psomas-Jackloski was installed as the new Pastor at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. The Presiding Minister was The Rev. Tracie L. Bartholomew, Bishop of the Synod.
She was sponsored by The Rev. Wendy Abrahamson, Pastor, Our Saviour, Pompton Plains, and The Rev. Christa Compton, Pastor, Gloria Del, Chatham.
Mary Anne “Psomi” Psomas-Jackloski was born and raised in the Catholic tradition on Staten Island, NY.
She was very involved in the church, and by the time she was in college, she was convinced that God was calling her to be a priest. From this time on, Psomi “flirted” with the Lutheran church. She founded an ELCA congregation in Wilkes-Barre, Pa, in college and almost moved toward ordination.
In her 30s, she searched Staten Island for a good Lutheran Church. Her forties were filled with raising her daughter and doing youth ministry. Once Maire Frances finished college, Psomi looked again.
Each time it became clearer to her that God was calling and patiently waiting.
Finally, in her late S0s, Psomi pursued spiritual direction with the purpose of figuring out how to make peace with this unrelenting God. Psomi began seminary at Drew Theological in Madison, then transferred to United Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia, where Psomi could fully immerse herself in being Lutheran.
COVID had other plans, and Psomi never got to ULS. Despite this, through online classes and a group of seminarians from New Jersey, Psomi got steeped in the ELCA.
The good people of St. John’s, Summit, and St. Andrew, along with Pastor Gladys Moore, have taught Psomi how best to be a pastor.
The dream of ordination is finally here, and Psomi thanks God and all God’s people for supporting her and affirming her in this call.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church is located at 335 Reynolds Avenue. Sunday Worship is held at 9:30 a.m. For more information, click here.
PARSIPPANY — It’s time to do away with all those old documents cluttering your home!
The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is hosting a Shredding Day on Saturday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. No weight limit! Rain or Shine!
Please call (973) 263-7273 for additional information.
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department will be flushing its distribution system beginning Sunday, April 16.
Crews will begin working overnight and finish each day at 6:00 a.m. The program is scheduled to last until May 19.
This program is critical for water system maintenance because it involves water officials systematically opening fire hydrants to increase water flows, allowing them to flush any minerals and deposits from the water mains.
Residents may experience temporary low pressure or discoloration during the flushing period. Run cold tap water until it clears to rid the discoloration.
This is normal and does not pose a health risk.
If water pressure or water volume seems low after flushing has been completed, residents are asked to check their faucet screens for trapped particles.
Questions about the hydrant flushing in your area can be directed to the Water Department at (973) 263-7099 Monday through Friday from 7:000 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MORRIS COUNTY – YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the nearly 2,600 YMCAs across the country, was proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the YMCA National Short Course Swimming Championship, April 3-7 in Greensboro, NC. Over the past 100 years, this event has hosted thousands of spectacular swimmers – many who have gone on to compete at the collegiate, professional, and masters levels, as well as in the Olympic Games – many of whom brought home medals.
The first YMCA National Short Course Swimming Championship occurred in Brooklyn, NY in 1923 with 80 athletes. That original meet included seven individual events and a relay, including a 150-yard backstroke and Fancy Diving event, two disciplines no longer offered at the championship. As the championship has evolved, the size has grown too.
Today, this event hosts over 1,200 athletes from across the country, ages 12-18, competing in over 48 separate events. While most clubs participating in this year’s YMCA National Championships are dual-sanctioned with USA Swimming, the growth of the meet shows the YMCA’s continued importance in the sport – not only in athlete development but as a provider of a massive global network of competitive swimming pools.
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA has a long and storied history of competitive aquatic excellence. Last week, this year’s competitive swim team sent 24 individuals to the Short-Course Championship. Here is the list of all participants: Kai Batchelor, Max Connelly, Finn Coogan Russell, Zoe Davies, Serena Dickey, Carly Frank, Ela Habjan, Gus Hann, Evangeline Iman, Olivia Jastrzab, Connor Johnson, Anna Kilponen, Will Kilponen, Mira Marino, Owen Markowitz, Zach McKatten, Lorelai Page, Ben Papendick, Tyler Roer, Bridget Rynkiewicz, Cooper Voss, Tara Wiarda, Sophia Yousuf, and Victoria Zjawin.
Additionally, the Y Long-Course Championships, as do tryouts for Lakeland Hills YMCA’s competitive swim team, take place later this summer.
The YMCA is a nonprofit organization aiming to build community, develop youth, and create a safe experience for all. The Y strives to strengthen individuals, families, and communities by promoting wellness, mental health, and enrichment through various programs and services. Lakeland Hills Family YMCA focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. As a result of their dedication to these three areas, the Y impacts the community by providing quality services to everyone. The Y doesn’t just focus on physical fitness; it strives to improve mental and emotional health by offering programs and resources that promote overall well-being.
The Y builds relationships, celebrates achievements, and inspires a healthier community. For over 100 years, Lakeland Hills Family YMCA has been the leading community organization serving thousands of people.
For more information on Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, please visit their website by clicking here or email Rosemary Linder Day, Vice President of Marketing and Membership, at rosemaryl@lhymca.com.
No one serves the community as powerfully as the Y does every day.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Commissioners Stephen Shaw and Tayfun Selen joined a press conference earlier today with U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on the banks of the Whippany River in Morristown, where she presented a $300,000 check – federal funds provided to the Army Corps of Engineers to initiate a “Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study.”
The Commissioners appreciated the opportunity to join the Congresswoman, local mayors, and community leaders to publicly address ongoing efforts to mitigate the flooding that has long impacted communities along the Whippany River.
Commissioner Shaw spoke on his involvement starting roughly two years ago when Hanover Township Mayor Ace Gallagher invited him to participate in a task force to develop solutions to relieve chronic flooding in the Whippany and Passaic rivers basins. “Just yesterday, some task force members toured sites along the Whippany River to see firsthand the extent of the obstructions in the river that cause the river to back up during rain events … With these watershed study dollars, along with the Whippany River Regional Improvement Initiative funding and ongoing municipal cooperation, we can and will make a difference for those homes and businesses that are subject to chronic flooding,” stated Commissioner Shaw, who is also the liaison to the Morris County Flood Mitigation Program. The groundbreaking program celebrated its 11-year anniversary in March 2023, with 86 flood-threatened homes purchased and restored to Open Space.
PARSIPPANY — Mr. James Dadzie, 33, Teaneck, was traveling north on Waterview Boulevard and failed to obey the traffic signal at the intersection of Route 46 and collided with a vehicle driven by Ms. Karen Wolke, 69, Parsippany, was traveling west on Route 46. The collision occurred on Friday, March 31, at 10:20 p.m.
Mr. Dadzie’s vehicle, a 2022 Hyundai Tucson, overturned and collided with the curb before coming to a rest. Ms. Wolke was driving a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. Mr. Dadzie was transported to St. Clares Hospital, Denville.
Mr. Dadzie was issued a summons for failure to obey traffic control devices.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hils Police Sgt. Peter Kolln, Patrolmen Jason Ferreira, and Guy Bocccardi responded to 499 Pomeroy Road on a report of a vehicle fire on Tuesday, April 4, at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Upon arrival at 499 Pomeroy Road, the Statewide Striping Corporation, two trucks were fully engulfed in the rear of the building. The first truck was a 2012 International, and the second was a 2018 Hindustan truck.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6 Fire Department was actively fighting the fire. Robert Wilson, the owner of Statewide Striping Corporation, arrived on the scene and advised us that his security cameras worked. The owner will turn over the video to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.
He contacted his IT employee, who could access the video footage remotely. The video shows epoxy left on the ground between the two trucks spontaneously combusting and ultimately catching the two trucks on fire.
The fire was put out, and District 6 Fire Chief Petito deemed the scene safe.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office CIS team arrived on the scene to take pictures at the request of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
There were no injuries reported.
MORRIS COUNTY — Melissa Albright, the vice president of marketing, public relations, and enrollment management at the County College of Morris (CCM), has been named the 2023 Rising Star by the National Council of Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR). The award recognizes an up-and-coming communication professional at a two-year college who has demonstrated creativity and ability in college marketing and public relations and has shown evidence of a promising future.
After two years in higher ed marketing leadership, Albright uses her relationship-building skills to help 25-year industry veterans grow. She has years of experience in the corporate world and as a middle school teacher, and the lessons from those items on her résumé help her in her current role. But it’s perhaps her time teaching special education helps the most, she says, both in her vice president duties and as an employee celebrating the success of community college students. Her seven years teaching special ed taught her a level of compassion and understanding not to put ceilings on any students she worked with, she says.
Albright prioritizes employee learning, speaking of one employee who has been with the college for a quarter century. She recently told Albright, “I’ve been doing my job for 25 years and doing it the same way for 25 years. I thought I was pretty good. Then you came along, and you invested in me. You’ve taught me to collaborate differently, and now I feel like I’m doing my best work.”
CCM recently was named one of 10 finalists for the Lumina Foundation’s Million Dollar Community College Challenge. As a finalist, CCM will receive $100,000, which it will use for a website redesign. Albright co-wrote the college’s submission and developed strategies for the challenge.
“She is also responsible for a huge morale boost within marketing and communications,” writes CCM president Anthony Iacono, who nominated Albright for the award. “Today, we have a team that is proud of their work, each other, and our college. Melissa has taught them their importance and value as people and professionals, and their results have exceeded anything we could have imagined.”
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