End of an Era: Bob Iracane Steps Down from Parsippany Zoning Board

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
End of an Era: Bob Iracane Steps Down from Parsippany Zoning Board

PARSIPPANY — At the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, Robert Iracane, Chairman of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment, announced his resignation. Iracane has been a member of the Board for 35 years, serving as chairman for the last 25 years.

Wednesday, May 22, was his last meeting overseeing the board.

Iracane is moving out of town after 53 years living in Parsippany with his wife, Elinor. The Iracanes have been married for 54 years.

Bob was toasted by former Council President Michael J. dePierro and Joseph O’Neill, an attorney who often appears before the BoA.

He was honored with a plaque from the Board of Adjustment members, presented to him by fellow member Davey Lane Willans.

Mayor James R. Barberio also presented Bob with a proclamation recognizing his years of service to Parsippany and his volunteerism.

Mayor Barberio also presented Bob with a Key to the City of Parsippany.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio read a proclamation to Robert Iracane and then presented him with a Key to the Township.

Parsippany resident Stephanie Silbiger said, “What a true dedication to local city service! And a lovely tribute to Bob. Well done!” Former Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani remarked, “Congratulations, Bob, enjoy your retirement.”

“Bob did a great job over the years. He was an asset to the Town and the Board. I’m sorry I missed the presentation. He deserved the honor,” said Parsippany Attorney Bob Garofalo Sr.

He was honored with a plaque from the Board of Adjustment members, presented to him by fellow member Davey Lane Willans.

Community Service Gets a Boost with New Woman’s Club Members

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Community Service Gets a Boost with New Woman’s Club Members

PARSIPPANY — Ginny Scala, Co-Chair for Membership, welcomed new members Nancy Choffo, Karen Landrigan, and Addie Burke Rufino on Monday, May 20, at the Elks Lodge on Parsippany Road during the Installation/Salad Supper for the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Nancy, Karen, and Addie have already shown their commitment to the group by participating in several projects and activities that benefit the community. The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is thrilled to welcome these three women into their growing group of enthusiastic volunteers, united in fellowship and service to promote projects that generate positive outcomes in education, culture, and civic betterment of the community.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), the largest volunteer women’s service organizations in the country and state.

These organizations provide opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. General Meetings are held on the fourth Monday from September through April at 7:00 p.m.

Those interested in attending the next General Meeting to learn more about the club can call Ginny at (973) 887-0336, visit the website at parsippanywomansclub.org, email the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Parsippany Police Athletic League Partners with A3Digital Media

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Parsippany Police Athletic League Partners with A3Digital Media

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL) proudly announces its strategic partnership with A3Digital Media, a leading digital marketing agency based in Parsippany. This collaboration aims to enhance community engagement and support local youth programs through innovative digital marketing strategies.

“We are excited to partner with A3Digital Media,” said Thomas Bushnauskas, head of the Parsippany PAL. “Their expertise will help us reach a wider audience and enhance our community programs.”

A3Digital Media will provide comprehensive digital marketing services to promote PAL’s events and initiatives, including content creation, lead generation, and branding.

For more information on A3Digital Media, click here.

Letter to the Editor: Mayor Barberio Criticized for Favoring Developers Over Residents

Letters to the Editor
-
0
Letter to the Editor: Mayor Barberio Criticized for Favoring Developers Over Residents

Dear Editor:

In a recent article, Parsippany Focus reported that HK Truck Center spent $3.68 million to purchase land between 10 and 30 Fanny Road. The company plans to redevelop the area, which is situated close to several major transportation routes, including the construction of a new state-of-the-art truck repair facility. 

As noted in the article, NAH James E Hanson’s Michael Walter stated, “With the limited supply of space for redevelopment in Morris County and the surrounding area, we are thrilled to have helped our client secure fair market value while allowing a tenant to continue their business at the space.”   

A limited supply of space for redevelopment in Morris County? Parsippany’s proximity to several major transportation hubs? Fair market value? No need to pay off the developers with 30-year PILOTs? 

Does Mayor Barberio know all of this? Not only ignorance, downright laziness, or greed can explain why the Mayor completely ignored his constituents’ best interest while kowtowing to the out-of-town developers and lawyer who represented them.      

With less than a year to go before the Republican primary for Mayor, Parsippany residents seem to deserve better than ignorance, laziness, and greed.  

Bob Crawford

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting Scheduled for May 21

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting Scheduled for May 21

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will occur in the Council Chambers at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard within the Parsippany Municipal Building.

Formal action may or may not be taken.

Any individual who is qualified as a 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 the meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours before the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to request an auxiliary aid.

Click here to download the agenda.

Click here for the 2024 calendar.

Mayor James Barberio
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.
Council Vice President Frank Neglia
Councilman Justin Musella
Councilman Matt McGrath
Councilwoman Judy Hernandez

Parsippany Hills High School Key Club Hosts Relay for Life

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Parsippany Hills High School Key Club Hosts Relay for Life

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School hosted “Relay for Life” on Saturday, May 18.

The event started at 5:00 p.m. with the opening ceremony and survivor celebration, which included a survivor dinner from The Miner’s Apron.

Survivor laps around the field

Followed by 5:30 to 8:30 with assorted activities, games, tournaments, and lap walking. At 6:00 p.m., a Frozen T-Shirt contest. At 6:30 p.m., Road-To-Recovery Car making, a race lap to follow which car makes it to the “Hope Lodge” the fastest.

At 7:00 p.m., Pure Barre of Morristown did a Pop-Up Class. 7:30 they held a water ballon toss; 8:00 p.m. Kickball Tournament. At 9:00 p.m., the Luminaria ceremony and closing at 9:30 to 10:00 was the fight back.

Throughout the day, activities included collecting lap beads, Jail-n-Bail, Face Painting, Field Goal Kicks, Yard Games, and fun-themed laps!

The students raised $17,284.45.

The three top teams were CerulloStrong, which raised $4,668; Answer For Cancer, which raised $4,054; and Team Morristown Rotary-Interact, which raised $2,302.

The top three individuals were Matthew and Robert Hemenway, who raised $2,476; Cori Mastropolo, who raised $ 1,903; and Shari Botta, who raised $810.

You can still donate by clicking here.

Relay For Life is the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event. For over 36 years, communities worldwide have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. We strive to make this event as safe as possible and will follow local COVID-related guidelines.

At Relay For Life, community members take turns walking around a track lined with luminaria bags. In our first lap of the day, attendees had the opportunity to cheer for local survivors (or participate as survivors). Caregivers of cancer patients (currently or previously diagnosed) were invited to join the Survivors. Local entertainers kept you energized.

The Parsippany Hills High School Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, June 2024. Click here to view.

BrightPath Learning Center Opens New Child Care Center

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
BrightPath Learning Center Opens New Child Care Center

PARSIPPANY — A new child care center has opened in Parsippany. It offers high-quality daycare, pre-kindergarten, and preschool programs to provide young children with an educational experience.

On Saturday, May 11, Parsippany officials officially welcomed BrightPath Learning Center to the township. The center operates at 70 Old Bloomfield Avenue.

BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care accepts children from six weeks to six years old, focusing on their cognitive, social, and physical development through structured activities and child-led play.

Monica Zollo, the center director, was inspired to join the childcare field after her daughter’s birth, which made her realize the critical role of early childcare in development.

“With caring educators, our program is designed to provide children with quality care in a warm and nurturing environment,” Zollo stated. “Combining that commitment with our holistic approach to meaningful learning opportunities, BrightPath gives every child the best start in life.”

BrightPath has numerous locations across North America, but this is its first center in New Jersey. It is part of the Busy Bees childcare network, which operates over 150 United States and Canada centers.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board Chairman Frank Cahill were among those who welcomed Zollo and the BrightPath bee mascot. The center also presented a check to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

The center also presented a check to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

“Quality childcare programs are essential for our entire community,” Barberio remarked. “They are lifelines for working families, enabling parents to set their children up for success in a very meaningful way.”

Cahill said, “BrightPath is deeply proud of its dedicated team of educators, who are passionately committed to crafting a personalized learning environment for children while maintaining the highest standards of curriculum excellence. Thank you for being a part of our community!”

BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care is located at 70 Old Bloomfield Avenue.

The child care center is licensed to care for 176 children. BrightPath offers financial assistance for families. You can take a virtual tour online or request an in-person tour. Their operating hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Julia Vincent Named to Mount St. Mary’s University President’s List

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Julia Vincent Named to Mount St. Mary’s University President’s List

PARSIPPANY — Julia Vincent of Lake Hiawatha is among 156 students named to the President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester at Mount St. Mary’s University, achieving a 4.0 grade point average. An additional 557 students are on the Dean’s List, for which a grade point average of 3.4 is required. She is a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2020.

About Mount St. Mary’s University

Mount St. Mary’s University is a private, liberal arts, a Catholic university in the Catoctin Mountains near historic Emmitsburg, Maryland, with a satellite campus in Frederick, Maryland’s second-largest city. The university offers over 80 majors, minors, concentrations, and special programs for traditional undergraduate students and more than 20 adult undergraduate and graduate-level programs. The Mount includes Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, the second oldest in the United States, and the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, an idyllic shrine for spiritual reflection on the hill above the university.

I-287 Lane Closures Required in Both Directions in Parsippany

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
I-287 Lane Closures Required in Both Directions in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — I-287 is expected to have overnight lane closures in both directions over the next several months from I-80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills to Route 202 in Montville as a pavement preservation project begins in Morris County.

Beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, and continuing nightly Monday through Friday at the same times through mid-summer 2024, a single lane on I-287 northbound and southbound is scheduled to be closed between I-80 and Route 202, with a second lane closed at 10:00 p.m. each night.

Lane closures are necessary to restripe and pave the roadway. At least one lane will be maintained during construction. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and expect delays while driving through the work zone.

This work is part of a $5.5 million federally funded project that will preserve approximately five miles of pavement using High-Performance Thin Overlay (HPTO) on I-287 between I-80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills and Route 202 in Montville, Morris County. The project also includes paving most ramps within its limits.

This project is expected to be completed in fall 2024.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website by clicking here for real-time travel information.

“Click It or Ticket”: New Jersey Steps Up Seat Belt Compliance Efforts for Safer Roads: Parsippany awarded $8,750

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
“Click It or Ticket”: New Jersey Steps Up Seat Belt Compliance Efforts for Safer Roads: Parsippany awarded $8,750

MORRIS COUNTY — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) announced the start of the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which aims to raise awareness among drivers and passengers about the lifesaving importance of wearing seat belts.

The campaign, which will run through June 2, will leverage grant funding from HTS to provide resources to law enforcement agencies across the state so they can step up enforcement of New Jersey’s seat belt requirements to keep drivers and passengers safe on our roadways.

This year, 119 New Jersey law enforcement agencies have received $766,010 from HTS to help pay for increased road patrols, seat belt checkpoints, and other enforcement initiatives during the “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Parsippany was awarded $8750.00.

To view the 2024 grantee list, click here.

The campaign is part of HTS’s ongoing efforts to increase safety and reduce fatalities on New Jersey’s roadways. According to the most recent data from 2022, in New Jersey, there were 140 unbelted fatalities, and 39 percent of all motor vehicle occupant fatalities were unrestrained, compared to 44 percent nationally. Over the past five years, nearly 16 percent of all unrestrained occupants killed in motor vehicle crashes in New Jersey were between the ages of 20 and 24, compared to 13.5 percent nationally.

“Seat belts save lives – we want that message to be loud and clear. And the campaign we are announcing today will provide law enforcement agencies with resources to reinforce that basic but critical point,” Platkin said. “As we prepare for the busy summer driving season, we are laser-focused on ensuring safety on roadways across New Jersey. This starts with drivers and passengers buckling up when they enter a vehicle.”

“In New Jersey, a state known for its busy highways and beautiful shorelines, spending time on the road is inevitable. However, it’s important to prioritize safety no matter your destination,” said Michael J. Rizol Jr., Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “Wearing your seatbelt is not only required by law, but it can also save your life. Remember to buckle up, day or night, every seat, every time.”

Law enforcement agencies throughout New Jersey take a “no-excuses” approach to seat belt compliance. The maximum penalty of a $46 fine for a seat belt violation serves as a reminder to buckle up every time.

Last year, law enforcement agencies participating in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign issued 6,989 seatbelt citations statewide, wrote 2,320 speeding summonses, and made 232 impaired driving arrests.

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign also coincides with the “101 Days of Summer,” considered the busiest and most dangerous travel period of the year. Beautiful weather and New Jersey’s countless entertainment and recreational destinations create heavy travel demands between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Over the next three months, HTS will continue to work closely with local, county, state, and national law enforcement agencies to make summer travel safer and strive to reduce crashes and fatalities throughout New Jersey.

1...131415...1,158Page 14 of 1,158