Mayor James Barberio Extends Open Invitation for Ramadan Kick-off Event

Frank L. Cahill
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Mayor James Barberio Extends Open Invitation for Ramadan Kick-off Event

PARSIPPANY — This year, the monthlong observance of Ramadan, a cornerstone of faith for 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide, commences on the morning of Sunday, March 10, and concludes on Tuesday, April 9.

The Township’s “Welcome Ramadan Celebration” is scheduled for Sunday, March 10, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, where Mayor James Barberio, along with other officials, warmly invites community members to come together in a display of unity and celebration to mark the beginning of this holy month.

PLEASE NOTE: Date change due to weather.

Witness Video Captures Wayne Driver’s Dangerous Journey on Route 46

Frank L. Cahill
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Witness Video Captures Wayne Driver’s Dangerous Journey on Route 46

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Gregory C. DiGiosaffatte, 45, Wayne, was traveling in a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Route 46 West from Fairfield Township, on Saturday, March 2 at 10:49 a.m.

Concerned motorists observed Mr. DiGiosaffatte driving in a reckless manner prompting numerous calls to 911. 

Police said “From video obtained on the scene from a witness, the Jeep is observed driving west into Parsippany.  Just before the intersection of New Road and Route 46, the Jeep was observed crossing over the center median on Route 46 West and traveling west, in the east-bound lane of travel.”

Once at the intersection of New Road, the vehicle is observed on the video going through a red light and moving back into the westbound lane traveling west. 

Just after crossing New Road, the vehicle is observed striking the concrete center divider, continuing to drive westward. 

As the vehicle continued, the vehicle continued swerving on numerous occasions back into the center median and the left lane. 

The vehicle finally came to a stop after striking the chain link fence on the center median of Route 46 in front of Wendy’s (at Arlington Plaza) at which point the video ended as the car spun around coming to a complete stop. Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Pasquale Parisi and Wandely Torres arrived at the scene, along with officers from Montville Township and Fairfield.

It should be noted a metal signpost was lodged in the vehicle and the post was observed sticking out of the vehicle during the entire video as it drove through Montville into Parsippany. The post was near where Mr. DiGiosaffatte was sitting and came close to causing serious injury to him.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Andy Sadowski reported Mr. DiGiosaffatte appeared impaired while traveling through Parsippany and crashing into the fence.  Due to suspected injury, he was transported to Morristown Medical Center, along with Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Parisi, where blood and urine were drawn through a McNeely warrant and results are pending.  Mr. DiGiosaffatte appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic at the time of the crash. Upon release from Morristown Medical Center, Mr. DiGiosaffatte was transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters. Once at headquarters, he was processed without incident.

Gregory C. DiGiosaffatte was issued two summons, Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (2C:35-10A(1)) and under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance (2C:35-10B(1). In addition, he was issued the following motor vehicle summons: Driving while intoxicated (39:4-50), Failure to Observe a Traffic Signal (39:4-81), Unsafe Lane Change (39:4-88), License, registration certificate and insurance identification not in possession (39:3-29c), Careless Driving (39:4-97), Reckless Driving (39:4-96) and Possession of CDS (39:4-49.1)

The 2023 Jeep was towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, this Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting Scheduled for March 5

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting Scheduled for March 5

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, March 5, 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 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 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 for a copy of 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 Embraces Economic Evolution: New Warehouse to Replace Vacant Office Space

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Embraces Economic Evolution: New Warehouse to Replace Vacant Office Space

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board’s unanimous approval for the construction of a warehouse, replacing the current three-story, Class B vacant office space of 68,000 square feet, reflects a significant shift in the area’s land use and economic priorities. This decision comes after the building has remained vacant for approximately four years, indicating challenges in attracting new office tenants or the changing nature of workspaces, possibly influenced by trends such as remote work.

S/K 3 Century Associates, LLC., received approval to construct a 64,800-square-foot warehouse at Three Century Drive, to replace a vacant office building constructed in 1974.

The application by S/K 3 Century Associates, LLC., for approval to construct a 64,800-square-foot warehouse, along with parking and related site improvements, on a five-acre lot where a vacant office building from 1974 currently stands. This move signifies a strategic pivot towards accommodating the logistics and distribution sector, which has seen burgeoning growth due to the rise in e-commerce and changing consumer habits.

The project’s approval signifies that it aligns with local zoning laws and planning regulations, which have been adapted to encourage industrial or mixed-use developments in response to changing economic landscapes.

The total valuation of this property stands at $5,815,200.00, with the land itself being valued at $3,006,000.00 and the additional improvements on the property coming in at $2,809,200.00. Annually, it generates $189,866.28 in property taxes.

The location of Three Century Drive off Sylvan Way, Parsippany

Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company Fundraiser: A Heartfelt Thank You

Frank L. Cahill
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Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company Fundraiser: A Heartfelt Thank You

PARSIPPANY — The Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company (Parsippany District Two) extends heartfelt thanks for the incredible support and participation in their annual fish and chips fundraiser. This year, they were overjoyed to deliver 340 meals, offering both upstairs dining and takeout, all made possible by the community’s generosity.

The Rainbow Lakes Fire Department was overjoyed to deliver 340 meals, offering both upstairs dining and takeout, all made possible by the community’s generosity.

Gratitude goes out to every member who contributed their time and effort, ensuring meals were served and the takeout process ran smoothly. Their dedication significantly contributed to the success of the event.

Special acknowledgment is given to the event sponsors – BCB Bank, New Jersey Roofing, Planet Fitness, and Shelly DeMartino from Caldwell Banker Realty. Their invaluable support was crucial in bringing the event to life and ensuring its outstanding success.

For those inspired by the event and interested in getting involved with the fire company, they warmly invite individuals to drop by the firehouse on nearly any Monday evening. They’re keen to explore how new members can join their mission and become part of the community of volunteers.

Receiving positive feedback from attendees like Jocelyn Cornine, who called the event “Fabulous, as usual” and praised the amazing food and top-notch takeout service, and Mike Gatzke, who remarked on the deliciousness of the meal, fills the company with pride and fuels their commitment to serving the community.

The Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company extends its gratitude once again to everyone who played a part in the success of the fundraiser. Their generosity and active involvement are the backbone of the strong and resilient community. They eagerly anticipate continued support and hope to see everyone next year, or perhaps even sooner, should they decide to join on a Monday evening.

Dunn Pushes To Certify Sober Living Homes, Operators Following State Report

Frank L. Cahill
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Dunn Pushes To Certify Sober Living Homes, Operators Following State Report

MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s legislation creating a process to certify sober living homes and owners would protect patients in recovery and support a state agency’s recommendations following its report on widespread misconduct in New Jersey’s addiction rehabilitation industry.

“By certifying sober living homes and operators, New Jersey could hold them accountable for meeting industry best practices that prioritize the needs of patients recovering from drug addiction,” Dunn (R-Morris) said. “It would also provide peace of mind to the residents and their families that they are receiving the quality care they deserve in a drug-free environment.”

The state’s Commission of Investigation released a report last week describing misconduct and unethical practices among New Jersey’s drug rehabilitation facilities. Bolstering the regulation of the state’s sober living homes was among the commission’s recommendations to address the findings of overdoses and illicit drugs in homes, and an untold number of unlicensed operations subjecting unwitting patients to harm. The commission also suggested enacting legislation to crack down on deceptive marketing practices.

Dunn’s bill (A3230) requires the Department of Community Affairs to select a credentialing entity to conduct a voluntary annual certification program for sober living homes and recovery residence administrators or owners. The certification program would include criminal background checks for recovery administrators and employees, onsite and unannounced inspections of homes, and regular monitoring. Homes and administrators that falsely claim to be certified would be subject to a fine.

“There are recovery programs that are taking advantage of desperate families who are struggling to find resources to help their loved ones in the throes of addiction. My legislation would make it clear which programs are operating ethically and legally and direct families to legitimate sober living residences in New Jersey,” Dunn explained.

Certified sober living homes and their contact information would be published on a website. The Department of Community Affairs would direct health care practitioners and addiction treatment providers to the website and require them to only refer patients to a certified recovery residence or one that is owned by a licensed or certified treatment provider.

“New Jersey’s sober living homes should be a haven and beacon of hope for people in recovery, but the state is lacking safeguards and not fully enforcing the laws that do exist. Exposing vulnerable people suffering from addiction to additional harm will not only interfere with their recovery, it could cost them their lives. I want to showcase shining examples of places that are getting sober living right so we can connect people to the most effective help,” Dunn said.

Parsippany Implements “Report-A-Concern” Module Through GovPilot

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Implements “Report-A-Concern” Module Through GovPilot

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills has implemented additional government management software solutions into their municipal offices for 2024 to automate processes, digitally manage data, and engage citizens via the cloud with GovPilot – the Operating System for Local Governments.

In collaboration with GovPilot, a government management software provider based in New Jersey, this municipality of Morris County, expanded a partnership that will allow the local government to access new, modern, software solutions across the municipality.

Government officials from Parsippany-Troy Hills are collaborating with GovPilot to give citizens a direct line of communication with the municipality regarding ways the community can be improved and issues can be addressed using the Report-A-Concern Module.

The municipality’s residents can officially use Report-A-Concern to submit complaints online using the Parsippany-Troy Hills Report-A-Concern Form on the township’s website or via the GovAlert mobile app which is available on the App Store and Google Play. The municipal government officially deployed the feature to its government website with the support of the GovPilot onboarding team.

Commonly reported complaints include code violations and infrastructure issues such as potholes. When a concern is reported via the app or government official, it is forwarded to officials in the relevant department to be documented and addressed.

Mayor James R. Barberio was quoted saying, “I and the employees of Parsippany-Troy Hills have always strived to make ourselves as responsive and accessible to our residents as possible, and to that end, I believe this new, stream-lined GovPilot system will improve how concerns move from the residents to our employees. I think this will provide a quicker resolution and a clear indication to the residents of how that resolution was achieved. We will continue to adapt our procedures as needed to better serve the residents of Parsippany.”

All additional software solutions deployed by Parsippany-Troy Hills in 2024 will continue to simplify and digitize once manual, paper-based government processes, allowing for government workers to dedicate their valuable time to more pressing municipal tasks, and saving constituents the hassle of traveling to city hall in person.

Professional Physical Therapy Shines at Staples Small Business Networking Event

Frank L. Cahill
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Professional Physical Therapy Shines at Staples Small Business Networking Event

PARSIPPANY — Professional Physical Therapy made a notable appearance at the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) event, “Staples Small Business Networking.” This initiative allows PACC members to set up a promotional table at Staples, offering a unique opportunity to interact with customers and showcase their services. 

Pictured is Staples General Manager Nicholas Scarpetis, Meera Bajaj, who serves as the Clinical Director at Professional Physical Therapy, and Frank Cahill, an Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Renowned as the premier provider of physical, occupational, and hand therapy services in the Northeast, Professional Physical Therapy stands out for its commitment to exceptional care. With a dedicated team that values patient-centered approaches, the organization has been delivering outstanding services for over two decades. Its focus on continuous clinical education and development ensures the highest standard of care for all patients.

Owned and operated by physical therapists, the company excels in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient, reflecting their dedication to individual care and rehabilitation success.

For further details about Professional Physical Therapy and its services, please reach out to Meera at (973) 577-7850.

Interested parties in the Staples Small Business Networking can contact Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400 for more information.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, March 2024. Click here to read the magazine.

Sweet Success: Chick-fil-A’s Fundraising Event Delivers Big Impact for Homeless Solutions

Frank L. Cahill
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Sweet Success: Chick-fil-A’s Fundraising Event Delivers Big Impact for Homeless Solutions

MORRIS PLAINS — The “Cookies for a Cause” initiative orchestrated by Chick-fil-A turned out to be a remarkable triumph. Drew Blind, the owner of Chick-fil-A Morris Plains, proudly handed over a check totaling nearly $3,000 to Dan McGuire, CEO of Homeless Solutions, and Stephanie Cicale, Chief Development Officer.

Kicking off on Saturday, February 3, and running through February 17, the campaign allocated a portion of the proceeds from every cookie sold towards supporting Homeless Solutions. This organization dedicates itself to offering shelter, services, and supportive housing to individuals facing hardships within our Morris County community.

Reflecting on the endeavor, Drew Blind remarked, “Our team excelled, selling over four times our usual amount of cookies, all for such a worthy cause.”

How to Budget for Your Clothing Brand Startup?

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Starting a clothing brand startup can be an exhilarating journey. It also demands meticulous planning and wise financial management. In this article, we will delve into some advice on allocating your budget for a clothing brand startup. From establishing objectives to monitoring expenditures and prioritizing investments, developing a well-thought-out budget will pave the way for your business’s success.

Establishing Financial Objectives

Before delving into the details of your clothing brand startup budget, it is imperative to define financial goals. What are your long-term aspirations? Are you aiming for expansion or gradual progress? By setting goals about starting a clothing brand, you can devise a budget that aligns with your vision for the company.

Begin by estimating the quarterly revenue you anticipate generating. This estimation will serve as a guide when making decisions about expenses and investments. It is also crucial to have contingency plans in place in case circumstances deviate from expectations.

Expense Tracking

One of the elements in budgeting for your clothing brand startup is diligently tracking expenses.

When starting your business, you’ll encounter expenses along the way. These may include costs for sourcing materials, manufacturing, marketing campaigns, and website development.

To begin, it’s important to create categories that classify types of expenses such as production, marketing, operations, and overhead costs. This will ensure that all expenses are accounted for and make analysis easier in the future.

To effectively track your expenses, consider using budgeting software or apps that allow you to input and monitor all expenditures easily. Regularly reviewing these records will offer insights into spending patterns over time.

Prioritizing Investments

In any startup for a clothing brand, there are investments that require attention. It’s crucial to prioritize these investments based on their returns for growth. For example:

1. Product Development: Allocate funds towards developing high-quality products while considering factors like design aesthetics, quality, and manufacturing costs. This investment will establish the foundation of your brand.

2. Marketing Strategy: Building brand awareness and attracting customers is essential, so allocate your marketing budget accordingly. Consider investing in social media campaigns, collaborating with influencers, and targeted advertising to reach your intended audience.

3. User-Friendliness: Building a user-friendly store is crucial in today’s digital world. It’s important to allocate funds towards creating or improving your e-commerce website to ensure an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.

4. Inventory Management: Accurate inventory management is key to minimizing waste and maintaining operations. Investing in an inventory management system can automate tasks like tracking stock levels and managing orders, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

5. Project Management: Enhance your efficiency while minimizing costs by investing in tools or processes that streamline your operations. This could involve implementing project management software or utilizing data analytics to make decisions.

Contingency Planning

In addition to calculating expenses and prioritizing investments, it’s essential to set aside an emergency fund for certain situations. Startups often face uncertainties like production delays, sudden shifts in market demand, or external factors beyond their control. By allocating a portion of your budget for contingencies, you’ll have peace of mind during times.

Moreover, closely monitoring expenses will help identify areas where cost-cutting measures may be necessary without compromising on quality or customer satisfaction.

Being Adaptable with Your Budget

When starting a clothing brand, it’s important to be prepared for changes that are bound to happen. As your business grows and adjusts to market demands and trends, it’s crucial to review and make adjustments in your budget.

Having a budget allows you to reallocate resources from profitable endeavors toward those that yield higher returns on investment (ROI). This ensures growth for your clothing brand startup.

Conclusion 

By following these suggestions, you can effectively manage the budget for your clothing brand startup. Remember to establish goals diligently, track expenses, prioritize essential investment plans for unexpected events, and maintain flexibility in your budget as your business evolves. Proper budget management not only helps you stay on top of matters but also lays the groundwork for long-term success.

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