PARSIPPANY — After two years of hiatus, the India Culture Foundation, aka Parsippany Indian Association, organized their 27th Grand Holiday celebration program.

The program, held at Parsippany Hills High School auditorium, began with dinner catered by the Chand Palace of Martinsville, followed by Bollywood songs by the Mumbai orchestra group ‘Swar Sarita.’

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Vice Chairman Dr. Bhagirath Maheta, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Michael dePierro, Councilman Frank Neglia, Mr. Jigar Shah, along with other dignitaries and over 500, were in attendance. The audience danced to their heart’s desire, and the singers were masterful in their art.

They sang nostalgic old songs for the senior citizens and new songs for the young generation. The Master of Ceremony made the audience laugh with his jokes and witty lines.

During the event Association Secretary Mr. Raj Amin honored a lifelong trustee of the association and a retired Indian navy officer Mr. Hari Kunderan with a plaque describing his leadership and hard work.

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Republican Committee will host a Breakfast with Santa to collect toys for Toys for Tots from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, at the party headquarters at 51 Gibraltar Drive, Morris Plains, Suite 1D.

Attendees are asked to bring a new and unwrapped toy for a needy child. Anyone who wants to sponsor as an individual or a business should email laura@morrisgop.org.

Party representatives will buy a toy for every donation, which can be made by clicking here.

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling joined the Morris/Sussex Vicinage of the Superior Court of New Jersey today to celebrate “National Adoption Day” on Friday. November 18.

In her remarks, Surrogate Darling congratulated all the adoptive families and children who were adopted.

“This is a very special moment in your lives,” she said to the families and children being adopted. “You will no longer be children being adopted or adoptive families – you will simply be a family.

Surrogate Darling with the Morris/Sussex Vicinage and other stakeholders celebrates adoptive families and children across the country.

“Each member of the “forever families” created today is overwhelmed with joy and excitement as they begin the next phase of their journey, their lives enriched by each other on a foundation of love,” said Surrogate Darling.

The Surrogate’s Court oversees the adoption process for Morris County and works closely with the Superior Court in finalizing adoptions, making it part of the official start of these new families. The Morris County Surrogate’s Court supported the finalization of 52 family adoptions thus far in 2022.

Surrogate Darling congratulated the parents for their selfless act of love, “undoubtedly, you will be rewarded eternally in the joy of watching your children grow with your guidance and support.”

The Surrogate also gave special thanks to those in her office and in the Family Division who help make every adoption happen and who help bring these wonderful families together.

For more information on the Morris County Surrogate’s Court click here.

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio announced that his legislative office will again collect toy donations this holiday season to be shared with families in need. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Senator’s legislative office in Montville.

Senator Joe Pennacchio announced that his legislative office will again collect toy donations this holiday season to be shared with families in need.

The Senator is looking to help individual families in need of toys. Please contact his office to discuss any specific needs.

A family looking for toys must contact Senator Pennacchio’s office to make an appointment for Thursday, December 15.

Senator Pennacchio will also distribute collected toys through the Battered Women’s Shelter, Passaic and Montville UNICO, the Marine’s Toys for Tots, Parsippany Kiwanis, The Ronald McDonald House, Saint Pius Church, and Saint Peters Church.

“The holiday season is a time for us to come together to support those in need and teach our own children the value of making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate,” Senator Pennacchio (R-Essex, Morris, Passaic) said. “It is truly a privilege to open our doors as a collection site for needy children. I urge my constituents to take the time to make a donation and embrace the spirit of generosity that this season inspires.”

Senator Pennacchio also wishes to express his heartfelt thanks to all the schools and individuals participating in the toy drive with their generous donations. Over the years, the Senator has collected thousands of toys.

Senator Pennacchio’s legislative office will collect toys through December 14, 2022.

Donations may be delivered to the district office between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

The district office is located in Unit A1 at 170 Changebridge Road, Montville.

For additional information, call (973) 227-4012.

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills has a total of 38,024 registered voters. During the November General Election, a total of 16,083 voters participated. 11,415 appeared at the polls on Election Day, while 3,139 voted early and there were 469 provisional voters. Compared to Morris County, there are 397,485 registered voters, with 194,387 voting, or 48.90%.

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