Past Chief of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Has Passed Away

Frank L. Cahill
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Past Chief of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Has Passed Away

PARSIPPANY — Past Chief of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Francisco Munoz, passed away on Thursday morning.

“It is with the deepest regret we have to announce the passing of life member and Past Chief Francisco Munoz. Franco passed peacefully this morning. He was a tremendous asset to the organization. Franco’s dedication to emergency services started in his native country of Chile as a firefighter. As an active rescue technician and public safety diver, he will be sorely missed by all. His personality was contagious.”

“Outside of Rescue, he was a true family man. He always had his camera capturing pictures of his beautiful wife and children. They traveled and loved to eat. He loved them. We thank the Munoz family for sharing Franco with us. Our condolences to the family” posted on Facebook.

“Francisco Munoz you were working hard towards completing this certification and we at Northeast Public Safety Divers didn’t want to see that go unfinished. Our deepest condolences to your friend, family, and team! We will miss you brother” said members of Northeast Public Safety Divers.

Treasurer Andrew Ludwig said “I am at a loss for words. A fellow foodie, traveler, teacher, and friend. You always put others first. Rappelling off buildings to diving with you was always an adventure. May you rest in the sweetest peace.”

“He was a gentleman and a great asset and member of our team Rip my Friend you will be missed,” said Joseph Bellardino.

Funeral services will be handled by Par-Troy Funeral Home.

Parsippany Rescue and Recovery is a 100% volunteer rescue department with an active membership of 25 fully trained first responders and heavy rescue. They operate out of two stations that are strategically placed in town which allows for the quickest response time.

The Unit has been serving the town since 1960 and provides heavy rescue, vehicle extrication, dive rescue/recovery, confined space rescue, elevator entrapment, downed tree and limb removal, board-ups, pump outs, emergency power generation, lighting, and special services to its residents.

Parsippany Rescue and Recovery provide mutual aid to six fire departments, two ambulance squads, and one EMS in our town. In addition, the Unit assists the fire departments and rescue squads of Denville, Mountain Lakes, Randolph, Morris Township, Morris Plains, Morristown, Hanover, East Hanover, Boonton, Montville, Fairfield, as well as any other requests from any other municipalities in the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania area.

A Letter from Dr. Barbara Sargent

Frank L. Cahill
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A Letter from Dr. Barbara Sargent

PARSIPPANY — A letter from Dr. Barbara Sargent, Parsippany-Troy Hills School Superintendent

Dear Parsippany-Troy Hills School Community,

It’s great to be back in school!  This week, all of our schools welcomed additional students for in-person learning and the energy in the classrooms is buzzing as students reconnect with friends old and new.  Most of our schools have 50% or more of their students attending in-person at this point, which is really terrific.

We are beginning the important work of planning for a full return to school in September.  The district will offer several summer programs that will give children a chance to see each other, play and learn with each other, and reclaim some normalcy.

  • Wide World of Summer and Wide World of Summer PLUS offer students lots of activities and special programs.   The new PLUS program is a ½ day offering with a special focus on Science, Literacy, and Mathematics.  Visit our district website by clicking here  to learn more.
  • The Summer Stepstones program will be offered again this year for students entering Grades 1-8 and Algebra.  More information about this free virtual program which provides lessons in Reading and Math will be available soon.
  • ESL Summer School is available for students entering Grades 1-9 and provides lots of virtual fun for students in Art, food, STEM, and Fitness while reinforcing important language skills.
  • A Summer Skills Boot Camp will be offered in person by invitation for students entering Grades 1-6 in need of targeted Reading and Math intervention.
  • We are launching a special HS Summer Acceleration opportunity for incoming 10th -12th Grade students in Geometry Honors and Personal Finance.  This hybrid program connects our students with our own district teachers and allows them to gain credit for these classes over the summer so they can open their schedules for other studies.
  • Finally, the Extended School Year program will provide specialized instruction and/or related services to students based on their IEP.  We are excited to run this program in person this summer with a virtual component for those who request it.

Whether it is academics, fitness, or cultural and performing arts, Parsippany-Troy Hills is working to provide students in-person and online opportunities to connect with friends and explore new activities.  Please watch the School Messenger announcements and my Friday letters for more information about these programs and our preparations for September.

Sincerely,
Barbara Sargent, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

PHHS Robotics Team Received $500 Grant from Exxon Mobil

Frank L. Cahill
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PHHS Robotics Team Received $500 Grant from Exxon Mobil

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School is proud and excited to receive the $500 grant award from Exxon Mobil. These monies will be put to good use by the Robotics Team to purchase new parts for the building of competition robots.

Earth Day Cleanup Preview

Frank L. Cahill
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Earth Day Cleanup Preview

PARSIPPANY — With just over a week until Parsippany’s Earth Day Cleanup on April 24, it’s more important than ever to get involved with cleaning up our environment.

Parsippany resident Noah Lustig discusses the dangers of microplastics in the Boonton Reservoir and the impacts on the area’s wildlife from plastics, garbage, and debris that we’ll be cleaning up.
Sign up to volunteer now by clicking here.

Mt. Tabor 5th Grade Host Car Wash

Frank L. Cahill
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Mt. Tabor 5th Grade Host Car Wash

PARSIPPANY — Mount Tabor’s 5th Grade class will be holding a Car Wash at the Morris Plains VFW, located at 45 Tabor Road in Morris Plains on Saturday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For just $5.00, you can get your ride squeaky clean for the weekend, while donating to a great cause.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – April 20, 2021

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – April 20, 2021

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct its regularly scheduled council meeting Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via a web conferencing program named WebEx. This program will allow the public to listen in to the meeting and to participate during the public portion session only. This program uses a “raise hand” button in the software to address those who wish to speak during the public portion.

Please be advised that in order for a member of the public to speak during the public portion, they will need to provide their first name, last name, email address, address and city accurately. Anyone not using their real name and address will not be allowed to speak during the public portion.

Step-by-Step Guides

For more information, please contact the Township Clerk’s office at (973) 263-4351 or email pthclerk@parsippany.net.

Resolutions and Ordinances Are Below:

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Scheduled for April 21, 2021

Frank L. Cahill
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Scheduled for April 21, 2021

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct its Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via a web conferencing program named WebEx. This program will allow the public to listen in to the meeting and to participate during the public portion session only. This program uses a “raise hand” button in the software to address those who wish to speak during the public portion.

Please be advised that in order for a member of the public to speak during the public portion, they will need to provide their first name, last name, email address, address and city accurately. Anyone not using their real name and address will not be allowed to speak during the public portion.

For more information, please call (973) 263-4286 or email njolie@parsippany.net.

 

 

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting for April 7, 2021

Frank L. Cahill
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting for April 7, 2021

PARSIPPANY — Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting for April 7, 2021

Click here to download the agenda

New Bridge at Veteran’s Park Nearing Completion

Frank L. Cahill
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New Bridge at Veteran’s Park Nearing Completion

PARSIPPANY — Curious about what’s been happening at Veteran’s Park? The township has been installing a brand-new culvert and bridge with upgraded storm flow relief. The nearly two-year-long project is now nearing completion, and the park will re-open to the public in the coming weeks. Parsippany Engineering Inspector Kevin Donaldson takes us through a few of the improvements being finalized at our treasured recreation area.

Parsippany Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway for Parsippany Restaurants

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway for Parsippany Restaurants

PARSIPPANY — Arbor Day is swiftly arriving on April 30.  Local Parsippany Restaurants can help celebrate Arbor Day with a seedling giveaway to their customers.

Parsippany prides itself on being a Tree City destination. This Arbor Day, Mayor Michael Soriano invites restaurants to take part in the town’s love of trees by sharing seedlings with takeout and delivery customers.

Any restaurant that would like to participate in a free seedling giveaway for Arbor Day, should contact the Mayor’s Action Center at (973) 263-4262. Requests must be made by April 18.

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