Surrogate Darling Recognizes National Make-A-Will Month

MORRISTOWN — Surrogate Heather Darling kicks off August by recognizing National Make-A-Will Month with her Surrogate’s Session “Simple Steps to Make Your Will” and by introducing the Morris County Surrogate’s new booklet “The Personal Record” which will be made available through the Surrogate’s Office and in downloadable format at the Surrogate’s website.

“I cannot reinforce enough that EVERYONE needs a Will. A clearly written Will leaves your family and friends with your exact wishes,” said Surrogate Darling.

The Surrogate’s Session “Simple Steps to Make Your Will” is planned for August 18, 2021, at 12:00 Noon. You can register for the online video seminar at the Surrogate’s website which you can participate in from the comfort of your home or office at no cost. The Surrogate will discuss in specifics exactly what you need to make your will and how to do it. It can be as simple as 1. Who do you want as executor? 2. Who do you want to be the legal guardians for your minor children? And 3. What do you want to be done with both your tangible and intangible property?

The Surrogate introduced “The Personal Record” booklet to provide citizens an easy and convenient place to organize and record their personal information. This booklet can serve as a roadmap for family members in the event of an emergency. “I have provided this guide to help Morris County citizens in this important life task and to help them think through what is important to them as well as provide direction in an emergency for friends and family members,” said Surrogate Darling. “This booklet goes as far as to list pets and who should care for them.” Surrogate Darling went on to say “The world today has become extremely complicated. As a Surrogate and as an attorney, I have seen many situations that have left family and friends without the necessary information to handle important personal business in an emergency. I hope this booklet can be of assistance both as a guide to estate planning fundamentals and in emergency situations to help the citizens of Morris County.”

Registration for the Surrogate’s Session and the downloadable booklet “The Personal Record” are available at www.morrissurrogate.com.

Public Hearing About Superintendent of Schools Contract

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the employment of the Superintendent of Schools at its regular meeting to be held on Thursday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to comment upon the proposed amendment, modification, and/or alteration to the Superintendent’s contract.

The Board, pursuant to Open Public Meetings Act, specifically N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b), shall not publicly discuss personnel matters and shall not respond to comments made by members of the public. However, the Board will give all comments appropriate consideration.

The meeting will be held at the Calabria Education Center, Board of Education, 292 Parsippany Road.

 

Sgt. Brian Stanton Retires from Morris County Sheriff’s Office

PARSIPPANY — After over 25 years of service, Parsippany resident Brian Stanton has retired from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office. “The Morris County Sheriff’s Office wishes Sgt. Brian Stanton the best the future has to offer him upon his retirement service to the agency and citizens of Morris County.”

During his career, Sgt. Stanton worked in numerous roles throughout the agency. He spent the majority of his time within the Protective Services Courts Division both as an Officer and eventually returned and finished his journey as a Sergeant within.

Sgt. Stanton also spent fifteen years with the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT) and six years as a Detective and Supervisor in the Warrants Section. Congratulations and best wishes! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Morris County.

The younger of two children, Brian Stanton has lived in Parsippany for 48 years. He graduated from Parsippany High School in 1990 where he lettered in Baseball, Wrestling, and Winter Track.

After attending Morris County Community College and Jersey City State College, Brian graduated from the Morris County Police Academy in 1996. He recently received a Bachelor’s Degree from Centenary University.

Brian Stanton

Brian has served on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council from January 2010 through December 2015. As a member of the Township Council, Brian was the former liaison for the Fire Prevention Bureau, Parsippany Day Care Center, Municipal Alliance Committee, Police Athletic League, and the liaison to the Board of Education which he was instrumental in creating.

Brian is active in many community and political organizations, including the Sons of Italy, The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey, and the Elks Club of Parsippany. Brian was a former member of the PTA’s for both the Rockaway Meadow School and Central Middle Schools.

Brian and his bride, Michele Lupenski-Stanton, recently celebrated their one-year anniversary. Brian has three children from a previous marriage.

The 200 Club of Morris County Kicks Off Sponsorship Drive

MORRIS COUNTY — The 200 Club of Morris County announced the kickoff of their annual canvassing drive for sponsorships for the year 2022. Unique to canvassing this year will be a change in the time frame of the sponsorships. To address and answer the COVID-19 restrictions and dilemmas of the past year and a half, The 200 Club of Morris County will be extending the term of new sponsorships to include the remainder of 2021 as well as all of 2022. This added benefit to our sponsors will give them several additional months of value without any additional outlay of investment.

To add even more benefit to your annual sponsorship commitment, The 200 Club of Morris County will be celebrating our 50th  Anniversary of serving the first responders in our county in May of 2022. Plans and preparations are now being solidified to make this celebration a memorable one. Additionally, the Board of Trustees has enlisted the services of CMA, an established marketing firm, to help expand our organization’s exposure, visibility, and awareness. This injection of public relations and energy, coupled with the 50th  Anniversary Celebration, will create a buzz for The 200 Club around Morris County and beyond. In so doing, exciting new and fantastic opportunities will be available for our sponsors. Your sponsorship in our organization and mission will expand your business’s outreach to a much greater population of residents in our communities and our increasing membership and first responder family.

Please give great thought to your sponsorship of The 200 Club of Morris County to help us sustain and grow the programs that support our first responder family. Your sponsor benefits will cover the period of September 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. A list of benefits for each level is below for your review. Please join us and continue to honor our first responders and in so doing, receive the opportunity and benefit to bring new awareness and visibility to your business. If you have questions, please call Rob D’Emidio at 201-919-2536 or Lori Richmond at 973-630-7933.

2021-2022 200 Club Sponsorships and Benefits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 to DECEMBER 31, 2022

Platinum Sponsorship: $2,500

  • Full page platinum bordered ad in the 50th Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital and printed Journal
  • Two memberships in the 200 Club of Morris County for 2022
  • Logo recognition on the inside back cover of 50th  Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital and printed Journal
  • Logo on posters displayed at all first responder Morris County locations
  • Logo placement at the top of the sponsor page on our website, with web-link
  • Recognition and prominent signage with logo at all 200 Club events for a year
  • Platinum sponsor recognition on all 200 Club e-blasts
  • Electronic form recognition throughout 200 Club social media platform blitz
  • Short promotional video (1-2 min) (at sponsor’s expense) on 200 Club website
  • Possible video segment (at Sponsor’s expense) at the 50th  Anniversary Celebration*

Gold Sponsorship: $1,000

  • Full page gold-bordered ad in the 50th Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital and printed Journal
  • One membership in the 200 Club of Morris County for 2022
  • Logo recognition inside back cover of 50th Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital/ printed Journal
  • Logo placement on posters displayed at all first responder locations in Morris County
  • Logo placement as a gold sponsor on the sponsor page on our website, with web-link
  • Recognition and prominent signage with logo at all 200 Club events for a year
  • Gold sponsor recognition on all 200 Club e-blasts
  • Electronic form recognition throughout 200 Club social media platform blitz
  • Possible Video segment (at Sponsors expense) at the 50th Anniversary Celebration*

Silver Sponsorship: $500

  • Full page silver-bordered ad in the 50 Anniversary/Valor digital and printed journal
  • Line listing as a silver sponsor on the sponsor page on our website, with web-link
  • Line listing on posters displayed at all first responder Morris County locations
  • Silver sponsor privileges will be given to in-kind supporters of The 200 Club of Morris County. Examples of in-kind sponsors would be suppliers of centerpieces, signs, and awards plaques, and sponsors of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, Annual Meeting, and Scholarship Awards Celebration. Questions? Contact Rob D’Emidio at (201) 919-2536.

Bronze Sponsorship: $250

  • Full page bronze bordered ad in the 50th Anniversary/Valor digital and printed Journal
  • Line listing as a bronze sponsor on the sponsor page on our website (no web link)
  • Line listing on posters displayed at all first responder Morris County locations

Congratulatory Ad: $100

  • Celebratory message only for friends and family; no business advertising
  • Half-page ad in the 50th Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital and printed journal
  • There is no presence on the sponsor page of the website

*NOTE: WHETHER OR NOT THE 2022 VALOR AWARDS CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD AS A SEPARATE EVENT HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. HOWEVER, THE 50th ANNIVERSARY AND VALOR AWARD JOURNALS WILL BE COMBINED.

Ad Specifications

Full Page Ad Area: 7″ W x 9″ H

Half Page Ad Area: 7″ W x 4⅜″ H

Please note: Sizes listed above are for the advertising area. Artwork should not exceed the advertising area. Page size is 8½″ W x 11″ H.

Acceptable file formats: EPS or JPEG. PDFs are fine if created for high-resolution printing. Must be at least 300 DPI. All photos must be at least 300 DPI. Ads should be camera-ready and in color.

Questions? Call Sponsorship Chairman Rob D’Emidio at (201) 919-2536 or Club Administrator Lori Richmond at (973) 630-7933.

Click here to become a sponsor.

Three Seats Open on County College of Morris Trustee Board

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County residents interested in serving on the County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees are invited to send their resumes to a special trustee search committee of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners.

Resumes must be received by the search committee by August 27, 2021. The committee will review all the applications and then submit recommendations to the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, who will make the appointments.

Morris County is seeking to fill three board seats. One appointment is to fill a vacant, unexpired term that expires on October 31, 2023.  The other two appointments are to fill two four-year terms, which terms will begin on November 1, 2021.

The two sitting trustees must reapply by the August 27 deadline if they wish to be considered for reappointment.

To qualify for consideration by the search committee, a candidate must be a resident of Morris County for at least four years, and may not hold a current elected office in Morris County or be an employee of Morris County government or CCM.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate independent judgment, distinction in their profession, knowledge of higher education, involvement in their community, and a firm commitment to serving the college. A candidate must be willing to commit at least 20-30 hours a month to his or her duties as a college trustee to be considered for appointment.

Duties of trustees include appointing, supporting, and evaluating the college president; clarifying and, if necessary, revising the college’s mission statement, ratifying long-term plans, approving the college’s educational program, ensuring fiscal viability, and maintaining the college’s physical plant.

The CCM search committee requests a resume and a background statement from each applicant outlining why he or she wishes to serve as a trustee and what specific skills the applicant would bring to the board.

The County College of Morris Board of Trustees is composed of 11 Morris County residents from business, education, law, and other professional fields, who volunteer their services in four-year terms.

By statute, eight members are appointed by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, and two members are appointed by the governor. The Morris County Superintendent of Schools is also a member of the Board by statute. One non-voting CCM graduate member is elected for a one-year term by each year’s graduating class. In addition, the CCM President serves as an ex-officio member.

The Board of Trustees sets policy and has final authority over budgets and expenditures, and the president is responsible for internal administrative operations.

For more information on CCM click here.

Going Away on Vacation? Let Police Department House Watch Program Know

PARSIPPANY — If you are going on vacation or plan to be away from home for an extended period of time, Parsippany Police Department’s House Watch Program can give you peace of mind. Patrol Officers will conduct periodic exterior checks of your home while you are away, monitoring your property for inappropriate activity or emergencies.

Enlisting the police department to keep an eye out for suspicious activity while you are away does not guarantee against loss, theft, damage, or criminal mischief, but it can be a useful deterrent to anyone who may be considering accessing your home for criminal purposes. Please note that enrollment does not create a special duty upon the police department to monitor your home. Patrol Officers will conduct visual inspections of your home’s exterior as time and manpower permits.

  • House checks are not conducted on homes that are occupied for any length of time during the homeowner’s absence.
  • Enrollment is open only to homeowners who will be away for at least three days.
  • The occupant must have established residency at the location.
  • Homes that are vacant or are subject to be shown by a real estate agent are NOT eligible for the program.
  • The residence may NOT remain on House Watch for more than three weeks.

Please fill out the House Watch Request Form and submit it by one of the following means:

All of your information will be kept strictly confidential, and in the event of criminal activity or damage, we will have the ability to contact you.

Click here to download the House Watch Program Request Form.

Parsippany Ballistics Baseball Team Wins the USABL Metro Division Title

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Ballistics baseball team finished a very successful summer season. They won the Summer Slam Baseball Tournament in Howell, New Jersey, and followed that up two days later winning the USABL Metro Division title at Smith Field.

This team, comprised of mostly high school 16-year-olds, went undefeated in a short spring season, ending 5-0.

Mayor Soriano throws out the first ball

The summer regular season ended with a stellar 8-1 record followed by a hard-fought 4-1 victory over the Elizabeth Minutemen at Smith Field the previous week. The championship game saw the Ballistics face a tough Kearny Kardinals team who they beat in extra innings during the regular season. Kearny beat the Garden State Ducks 2-0 to make it to the championship.

The Parsippany Ballistics held a tight 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the 4th inning but after having 4 straight hits and a walk, the barrage of hits continued and with 9 hits in the 4th inning, Parsippany blew the game open en route to a stellar offensive output which put them up 12-0. That ended up being the final score and with that 2 titles in 3 days. The Parsippany Ballistics are led by head coach, Michael Sifonios and assistant coach Keith Sabin. After a three-week break, they will start their fall season in mid to late August. Players are eligible if they are  16 years old or younger as of May 1 and tryouts for fall will begin in mid-August.

Interested players can contact Michael Sifonios at michaelsifonios26@gmail.com.

The summer roster consisted of:

Ryan Sabin
Nick Scerbak
Matthew Colatrella
Dominic Ullman
Tyler Polachek
Wyatt Lang
Ryan Osterhoudt
Jonathan Eichler
Rishab Bamzai
Tyler Helpinstill
Armaan Gupta
Jared Mayer
Matt McCue
Michael Cohen
Nick Jetton
Donnie Keimel

The Parsippany Ballistics have multiple teams from 9u through 18u but age groups vary from season to season.

Spencer Savings Bank Sponsors “Coffee With A Cop”

PARSIPPANY — Spencer Savings Bank Sponsored “Coffee With A Cop” on Friday, July 30.

Spencer Savings Bank is located at 1699 Littleton Road. This event helps the police to continue to build upon their current community policing efforts and foster stronger relationships with the residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

“Coffee With A Cop” was held at Spencer Savings Bank

With the continuous turnout during the event, they addressed topics from simple hellos and introductions to more pressing issues such as traffic concerns and crime around town.

The Parsippany Police Department would like to thank Spencer Savings Bank for coordinating the event.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Dave Cavaliere and Parsippany resident Justin Musella
Remo Dalessandro sampling a donut at “Coffee With A Cop”

Coffee with a Cop is a casual, relaxed way for the community to socialize with their police officers and vice versa. Residents can ask questions, voice concerns, or simply chat with police officers over free coffee and snacks.

Coffee with a Cop is a national program created by Hawthorne Police Department in California that’s strived to close the gap between police officers and the community they serve since 2011. Coffee with a Cop has been hosted in all fifty states and has even expanded to Canada, Europe, Africa, and Australia.

“Coffee with a Cop is on a mission to improve trust and build relationships – one cup of coffee at a time,” their website states.

ENT and Allergy Associates Mandates All Employees Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

PARSIPPANY — ENT and Allergy Associates (ENTA) announced that starting September 7, 2021, all physicians, staff, and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. ENTA is located at 900 Lanidex Plaza, Suite 300. You can reach them by calling (973) 394-1818.

With the COVID-19 virus continuing to impact the country, and the emergence of the Delta Variant, ENTA’s board determined that mandatory vaccinations are the best way to keep employees and patients protected against ongoing and future outbreaks.

Therefore, in a move that is becoming increasingly prevalent among health care groups, universities, and other companies, employees and physicians must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to provide a safe environment for everyone who walks through their doors.

As healthcare professionals in the fields of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and allergy/immunology, ENTA’s physicians and staff are at an increased risk of being exposed to and contracting the virus. Through several months of research and careful consideration, ENTA determined that full vaccinations are the best way to protect all physicians and staff.

“COVID-19 is something we have taken extremely seriously throughout the pandemic, and this decision is not one that we reached lightly,” says ENTA CEO Bob Glazer. “In approving this requirement, the Board and executive leadership team reviewed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York and New Jersey Departments of Health, our own OSHA Advisory Committee, and other relevant resources.”

Glazer continues, “In accordance with ENTA’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of any and all known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases whose impact and spread can be reduced by vaccinations.”

“We trust the science—and it is our duty to provide a safe and protected environment for any who choose to work for this practice,” says ENTA President Robert Green, MD. “These vaccines have been researched, tested, and proven effective. We want every employee to be able to walk into work knowing that we’ve done everything we can to promote and foster a safe and healthy working environment. Mandatory vaccines are a large part of that.”

To learn more about the benefits of ENT and Allergy Associates, or to conveniently find an ENT or Allergy Doctor and then easily book an appointment at the nearest New York or New Jersey location click here or call 1-855-ENTA-DOC.

About ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP:

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA) has over 220 physicians practicing in 40+ office locations in Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, as well as New York City and northern/central New Jersey. Each ENTA clinical location provides access to a full complement of services, including General Adult and Pediatric ENT and Allergy, Voice and Swallowing, Advanced Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Disorders of the Inner Ear and Dizziness, Asthma, Clinical Immunology, Diagnostic Audiology, Hearing Aid dispensing, Sleep and CT Services. ENTA has clinical alliances with Mount Sinai Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, Northwell Health, and a partnership with the American Cancer Society.

Sons of Italy Present Gourmet Cafe Chef with Magnum of Wine

PARSIPPANY — Officers representing the Sons of Italy~Lodge 2561 visited Chef Matthew Pierone at Parsippany’s Gourmet Cafe Italian Restaurant to present him with a magnum of wine in appreciation for his restaurant’s two-day fundraiser to assist our organization.

Chef Pierone’s fundraiser to assist the organization this past July 12 and 13 allowed him to donate approx. $500 to our local Sons of Italy lodge, who will utilize all those funds to assist various local charities.

On behalf of SOI Local 2561, thank you Chef for all you do, not only for the Sons of Italy but for all your thoughtful and extremely generous contributions to the community throughout the year. That generosity does not go unnoticed.