Erik Franklin Holmstrom Earns Degree from Widener University

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Erik Franklin Holmstrom Earns Degree from Widener University

PARSIPPANY — Widener University recently awarded degrees to undergraduate students who completed their studies. Ceremonies were held Thursday, May 12, and Saturday, May 14. The university provided two in-person, outdoor celebration options:

  • A drive-through ceremony on May 12 where graduates were able to exit their vehicles and be recognized as they crossed a stage in front of the historic Old Main administration building.
  • A traditional ceremony on May 14 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia.

Graduates included Erik Franklin Holmstrom of Mount Tabor, a magna cum laude graduate who earned a bachelor of science in Accounting from the School of Business Administration.

Widener University is a private institution known for its commitment to every student’s personal and professional success, where academic experiences are distinguished by excellence and students develop the leadership qualities employers seek. Core values of respect, integrity, and excellence are reflected in an outstanding student experience provided through an agile, innovative, and inclusive approach to learning. Industry-shaping faculty provide close, personal mentorship and share powerful connections that help students build professional networks. Recognized as one of the Philadelphia region’s leading universities, Widener offers programs and experiences that empower our community of learners to discover and create better futures as scholars, leaders, and globally engaged citizens. Visit the university website by clicking here.

United Way of Northern New Jersey Announces Board Officers

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United Way of Northern New Jersey Announces Board Officers

MORRIS COUNTY — United Way of Northern New Jersey is pleased to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees: Suzanne Brown, Jan Brown Helgeson, and Hima Raju.

A program manager at the New York Stock Exchange, Brown oversees the company’s environmental, social, and governance efforts. She also leads the NYSE Board Advisory Council, which connects diverse candidates with companies seeking new board members.

As a managing director at Deloitte, Helgeson oversees leadership hiring. During her nearly 20-year career with Deloitte and her work at previous companies, she has gained broad experience working with multinational clients to transform and support their global mobility programs.

Along with her new role as a board member, Helgeson has also been involved with United Way as chair of the United Way Women United steering committee. She was also recently named to the Women United Global Leadership Council of United Way Worldwide.

Raju is the Director of Product Innovation and Application Development at Johnson & Johnson. There, she supports data strategies and technology capabilities growth that helps businesses generate insights that allow them to move from opinion-based to evidence-based decision-making quickly and safely.

“I am thrilled our Board of Trustees will include these dynamic and talented leaders who are passionate about serving in their communities,” said United Way CEO Kiran Handa Gaudioso. “With the help of our entire board, we can make greater strides in impacting the lives of families we call ALICE and those in poverty who are struggling to afford the basics.”
For more information about United Way of Northern New Jersey click here.

Community Connections Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

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Community Connections Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, the Honorable Stuart A. Minkowitz, and Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll celebrated the one-year anniversary of Community Connections.

A ceremony was held today at the Morris County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room in Morristown to celebrate the milestone. Guest speakers included Sheriff Gannon, Morris-Sussex Vicinage Assignment Judge Minkowitz, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez, Vicinage Chief Probation Officer Michael Lasko, and Community Connections Coordinator Officer Justin Sudol.

Superior Court Assignment Judge Stuart A. Minkowitz of the Morris-Sussex Vicinage addressed the Community Connections anniversary gathering

Working with the New Jersey Administrative Office of Courts, the innovative Community Connections program is the first of its kind to connect court-involved individuals to an array of services.

Community Connections links individuals to recovery support, mental health services, and social services. Serving as a pilot program for the State of New Jersey, the program has already proven to be successful in connecting over 80 individuals to life-changing services.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Successful Transition and Re-Entry Program (STAR), the New Jersey Administrative Office of Courts, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office are successfully working together to provide support to court-involved individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.

The Mental Health Association (MHA) and Prevention are Key’s Center for Addiction, Recovery, Education & Success (CARES) and also are essential partners in providing these life-saving resources.

Court-involved individuals who want to contact the program can fill out the online referral form on the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Community Connections web page or by simply scanning the QR code on the Community Connections brochure.

Click here for more information regarding Community Connections.

Rep. Sherrill Votes to Lower Prices at the Pump and the Grocery Store

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Rep. Sherrill Votes to Lower Prices at the Pump and the Grocery Store

MORRIS COUNTY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted to pass the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, legislation that would help lower costs at the grocery store, reduce gas prices, strengthen food supply chains, and increase competition in the American meat industry.

“My number one priority in Congress is to bring down costs and make life more affordable for New Jersey families,” said Rep. Sherrill. “Right now, COVID-related inflation and disruptions in our supply chain, as well as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, are raising prices on the goods Americans buy and need every day. This bill targets key problems the oil and food industries are facing and addresses them head-on. We know Americans need relief from the effects of global inflation, and it’s our job to deliver. I urge the Senate to pass this critical legislation as quickly as possible.”

The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act would help lower prices at the pump by:
Expanding U.S. biofuels investments and giving consumers the choice to purchase fuels that are cheaper than standard gasoline;

Deploying additional storage and dispensing equipment to increase the availability of higher ethanol blends and other biofuels, which are more affordable and can reduce the price of a gallon of gas by 10 cents or more; and

Moving forward with the voluntary year-round sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol — known as E-15 or Unleaded 88.

  • This legislation would also help lower the cost of groceries and strengthen support for America’s agriculture industry by:
  • Increasing competition and combatting consolidation in the American meat industry;
  • Reducing input costs for fertilizer and improving access to precision agriculture practices;
  • Rebalancing the U.S. cattle market and leveling the playing field for small and medium-sized meat processors;
  • Providing new assistance to specialty and row crop producers who undertake USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service practice standards; and
  • Creating an Agricultural and Food System Supply Chain Resilience and Crisis Response Task Force at USDA.

Beyond this bill, Rep. Sherrill has also worked on many efforts to address the current supply chain and inflation crises affecting NJ-11. She has co-sponsored legislation to strengthen the manufacturing supply chain and establish a Critical Supply Chains Commission and has called for legislative action to ease supply chain bottlenecks and urged the Department of Labor to prioritize training for truck drivers. Rep. Sherrill is a member of the Defense Critical Supply Chain Task Force.

Historic Morristown Walking Tours Return for Summer 2022

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Historic Morristown Walking Tours Return for Summer 2022

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Tourism Bureau, a division of the Morris County Economic Development Alliance, is pleased to announce a new series of outdoor heritage walking tours that begin June 25. There are four thematic tours that highlight the people, events, and architecture of Morristown, originally settled around 1715.  Each tour will last between 45 and 60 minutes, and the cost is $25.00 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.

New this year is a special add-on. Each tour participant will receive a $10.00 which can be redeemed at nearly 200 Morristown businesses including restaurants and retailers. Get to know Morristown-its history and its businesses.

“We are happy to partner with the Morris County Tourism Bureau this year on their very popular Historic Walking Tours and share their enthusiasm to promote Morristown’s historical and cultural significance,” said Jennifer Wehring, executive director of the Morristown Partnership. “The added value in Morristown Partnership gift certificates will be appreciated by walking tour visitors and our participating downtown businesses who will welcome the increased foot traffic,” Wehring concluded.

Summer 2022 Walking Tour Schedule:

Carol Barkin, Manager of Heritage Programming for the Morris County Tourism Bureau, “remarked that the financial incentive provided by the Morristown Partnership creates an attractive package for visitors. We are grateful for the support of the New Jersey Historical Commission and the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.”

Tickets went on sale Wednesday, June 15, and may be purchased online by clicking here.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council Meeting – June 14, 2022

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council Meeting – June 14, 2022

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council Meeting – June 14, 2022.

Click here to download the agenda.

Click here to download the 2022 agenda schedule.

Mayor and Council

Mayor James R Barberio
Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
Councilman Frank Neglia
Council President Michael J. dePierro
Council Vice-President Loretta Gragnani
Councilman Justin Musella

 

Parsippany Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

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Parsippany Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

PARSIPPANY — According to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, a divorced Parsippany man was sentenced to 78 months in prison for his role in a Passaic County cocaine distribution conspiracy, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. (Click here to read a related story)

Victor Pimentel, 46, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi to an information charging him with conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Judge Cecchi imposed the sentence today in Newark federal court.

According to documents filed in the case and statements made in court:

Pimentel was part of a conspiracy to distribute cocaine in and around Passaic County. A search of Pimentel’s residence revealed over 20 kilograms of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and $322,000 in cash.

In addition to the prison term, Judge Cecchi sentenced Pimentel to three years of supervised release.

U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special agents and task force officers of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New Jersey Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson, and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, with the investigation leading to today’s sentencing.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan M. Peck of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Newark.

Centenary University Awards Degrees to Morris County Residents

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Centenary University Awards Degrees to Morris County Residents

MORRIS COUNTY — Centenary University awarded degrees to 465 graduates at its 147th  commencement, which was held as three separate in-person ceremonies on the University’s Hackettstown campus. Two of the ceremonies recognized graduates who earned associate and undergraduate degrees, while the third event showcased the academic accomplishments of masters and doctoral graduates.

Graduating from Morris County were:

Budd Lake—Natasha Bonilla, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Finance, summa cum laude; Marisa Ference, Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling; Sarah Lieback, Bachelor of Arts in Education: English; Zachary Mullen, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting and Finance; David Oppis, Bachelor of Arts in Communication: Radio/Television; Rachel Scimeca, Bachelor of Science in Biology, summa cum laude

Denville—Daniel Kim, Master of Business Administration: Finance

Dover—Stacy Calderon, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Jahn Lopez, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting; Cathy Mendoza, Master of Business Administration: Management; Sergio Molina Diaz, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Kenneth Pinedo, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Data Analytics

East Hanover—Cheryl Waldrum, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management, summa cum laude

Flanders—Joseph Ertl, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Finance and Accounting, cum laude; Allison Layman, Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling; Christopher Marangon, Doctor of Educational Leadership

Kenvil—Madison Ketch, Bachelor of Social Work

Lake Hopatcong—Tricia Traglia, Master of Arts in Special Education with Certification; Jennifer Turcios, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion: Merchandising

Long Valley—Courtney Isemann, Master of Arts in Special Education with Certification

Netcong—Kora Milligan, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion: Design and Merchandising, magna cum laude

Parsippany—Nelson Rodriguez, Master of Business Administration: Management; Brenda Sauer, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Randolph—Robert Nostrame, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management, summa cum laude;  Glennis Patterson, Master of Arts in Special Education with Certification; Jaime Walker, Doctor of Educational Leadership

Rockaway—Sean Meidling, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management, magna cum laude;  Ewelina Schneeloch, Master of Business Administration: Management

Succasunna—Jocelyn Barmore, Bachelor of Arts in Education: Liberal Arts, cum laude;  Allison Sawka, Master of Arts in Instruction Leadership; Wendy Vergara, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership; Wendy Weir, Master of Business Administration: Management; Marisa Wilson, Doctor of Educational Leadership

Wharton—Amirah Ibrahim, Bachelor of Arts in Education: Liberal Arts, magna cum laude

ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, with its equestrian facility in Washington Township.

Bergman Partners with BetterSpaces for Workplace Wellness and Tenant Engagement Programming

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Bergman Partners with BetterSpaces for Workplace Wellness and Tenant Engagement Programming

MORRIS COUNTY — Bergman Real Estate Group, a full-service real estate investment and management company based in Woodbridge, New Jersey, today announced the launch of a partnership with “BetterSpaces” to bring workplace wellness and tenant engagement programming to its tenants at select Bergman office properties.

BetterSpaces offers science-backed health, wellness, and fitness programming through building-wide and tenant-level engagements with employees. The programs cover mental health, workplace well-being, physical fitness, personal enrichment, and professional development.

“BetterSpaces helps companies like ours offer more value to our tenants,” said Michael Bergman, CEO, of Bergman Real Estate Group. “We are now able to provide weekly classes and other fun events and activities at our buildings that we feel create a new level of interest and a sense of community for our tenants.”

According to Bergman, BetterSpaces will offer on-site, in-person weekly classes focused on health, fitness, art, and general well-being at the following Bergman properties: Century Campus in Parsippany; Jefferson Exchange in Whippany, 500 College Road East in Princeton, and 7 Giralda Farms in Madison.

In addition, BetterSpaces will be providing quarterly tenant events at these and several other Bergman owned/managed office buildings. And most importantly, all Bergman tenants and their employees at all properties will have access to the BetterSpaces app, which offers 15 live classes per week and a slate of on-demand digital programs that focus on health, wellness, mindfulness, and fitness.

Employee well-being is closely linked to performance at the office. According to BetterSpaces, happy and engaged employees report improved productivity, accuracy, and higher sales than those who feel disconnected from their work. In an environment where the number of disengaged employees is high – more than 8 out of 10 employees report feeling disengaged – a program like BetterSpaces can help support the needs of a workforce emerging from a global pandemic.

“Many employers are thinking of creative ways to offer more to their employees as they return to the office,” Bergman said. “A wellness program like the one we are offering through BetterSpaces is an attractive, exciting, and inviting incentive program that tenants in our properties can enjoy at no cost to them or their employees.”

“People need culture and community now more than ever,” said Keith Angell, co-founder of BetterSpaces. “We’re extremely pleased to be working with Bergman to bring these amenities to its tenants.”

In addition to the new program with BetterSpaces, many Bergman properties offer top-of-the-line amenities to tenants, including game and lounge areas, high-tech conference rooms, state-of-the-art fitness centers, bike-sharing programs, and modern interior and exterior upgrades.

“Our goal at Bergman Real Estate Group is to offer our tenants Class A amenities that keep their employees happy and comfortable,” Bergman said. “The addition of BetterSpaces is a continuation of that mission.”

For more information about the Bergman properties offering BetterSpaces programming click here.

Bergman Real Estate Group is a privately owned, full-service real estate investment and management company. With more than 33 years of history operating in New Jersey and other select markets, Bergman has earned a solid reputation as a reputable and trustworthy owner/manager. The company’s fully integrated platform includes acquisition, ownership, asset and property management, leasing, and construction supervision. Bergman, which has built its success on acquiring and successfully repositioning underperforming properties, currently owns and manages 22 office buildings comprising 2.25 million square feet.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 14

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 14

PARSIPPANY — The Township Council of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold an Agenda Meeting on Tuesday, June 14.

Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings.  All meetings will be held in the Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.

Click here to download the agenda.

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 prior to the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.

Click here to download the 2022 agenda schedule.

Mayor and Council

  • Mayor James R Barberio
  • Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
  • Councilman Frank Neglia
  • Council President Michael J. dePierro
  • Council Vice-President Loretta Gragnani
  • Councilman Justin Musella
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