Parsippany Town Hall Council Agenda Meeting from (10/16/2018)
This meeting was split in two videos, here is the second part of the video.
Parsippany Town Hall Council Agenda Meeting from (10/16/2018)
This meeting was split in two videos, here is the second part of the video.
PARSIPPANY — Sons of Italy 2561 will be holding its Fourth Annual Beefsteak Dinner on Saturday, November 10. The event will be held at Bloomingdale Fire House, 97 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale. Tickets are $50.00 each and includes All You Can Eat Beefsteak, roasted potatoes, salad, pasta, assorted desserts, beer, soda, coffee and tea. Door Prizes and Raffles.
After the Beefsteak dinner, comedians Mike Morse and Brad Lowery will perform.
Call (201) 774-0943 for tickets and additional information.
You may recognize Mike Morse from his television appearances on MTV, VH-1, Comedy Central, and E! Entertainment Network. He was a winner on ABC-TV’s popular show America’s Funniest People, and was the host and head writer of Fox TV’s stand-up/sketch comedy show “The Comedy Cabaret.” Mike recently appeared in the AC/DC music video “Stiff Upper Lip” and the Ben Folds Five music video “Army”.
As a stand-up comedian, Mike has performed at comedy clubs, casinos, and colleges in cities all over North America, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Denver, Toronto, and Montreal. Recent appearances include shows at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City and the Riviera in Las Vegas. His unique combination of rapid-fire jokes, hilarious music, and clever props has made him a headlining favorite wherever he performs.
Besides writing and illustrating for Cracked Magazine since the mid-1990’s, Mike’s writing and artwork has been featured in magazines such as Weekly World News, Reader’s Digest, Slick Times, Thwak, and Steppin’ Out. His humorous plays have been produced in New York, California, New Jersey, and Texas, and he served as staff writer for the comedy news television show “168 Hours.” He wrote, directed, and performed with the sketch comedy group The Little Bastards and appeared in several successful New York City productions with the group, including “Nuts In A Lifeshell” and “Dust Bunny Beaujolais”.
Mike was a writer and performer on the popular Internet radio program “The Chaunce Hayden Show.” Mike’s work has also been featured on “The Howard Stern Show,” ESPN, Fuse, and “Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn,” and he is currently a writer for “Late Shift With Kevin Ferguson.”
Brad Lowery travels across the country performing, averaging over 200 dates each year. He has been nominated for Comedian of the Year four times and has been seen on A & E’s “Caroline’s Comedy Hour” and CBS’s “Star Search.” He has also opened for acts such as Chris Rock, Tommy Davidson and Adam Sandler.
PARSIPPANY — A reader suggested we take a picture of the Halloween display in front of the Super Foodtown of Lake Hiawatha, 435 North Beverwyck Road.
PARSIPPANY — How do you spell Parsippany? This sign has been in the Morris Hills Shopping Center for years.
When we noticed the above sign in the Morris Hills Shopping Center, with Parsippany misspelled, Parsippany Focus emailed Jason Fox of Brixmor Property Group, on January 22, asking them to correct the sign. The sign still remains incorrect.
Last year, Parsippany Focus, ran a story on another misspelled sign on Route 202. Focus contacted the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the sign was corrected within days.
When will the owners of Morris Hills Shopping Center correct their sign?
PARSIPPANY — In a letter obtained by Parsippany Focus, addressed to the Acting Mayor and Members of the Rockaway Township Council, Former Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori wrote “It gives me great pleasure to send this letter of support for John Inglesino to become Rockaway Township’s next Township Attorney.” (Click here for endorsement letter).
This endorsement comes as a surprise, since Mr. Inglesino characterized Lou Valori at a public Council Meeting “Bad people like Lou Valori prey on that cynicism to lie about good, decent public service.” Valori was not content to simply having his big lie play out in the press as a, he said, she said. In order to give his big lie credibility he knew that he had to up the ante, so Valori demanded an investigation and then he took to the microphones to announce that the Somerset County prosecutor’s office was investigating the mayor, the council president and the township attorney. Valori’s big lie was proceeding according to plan, but the Valori made the big miscalculation…” “Personally, I anticipated that Valori would announced his lies to this level after all, he is a former police officer, trained and initiating and conducting investigations,” said Inglesino. (Click here to view video tape).
During the famous Sunday Night meeting on January 13, 2013 at Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall, Valori alleged that Barberio, Inglesino and former council president Brian Stanton offered to give him a $50,000 township job if he’d stay out of the township’s GOP primary.
Valori secretly recorded the Sunday Night meeting which can be heard discussing a potential job. (click here to listen to bribe tape supplied by Mr. Valori). Valori’s job would have paid about $50,000 a year, and he would have served as media liaison for the police department, Valori said.
That year, Valori ran for and won his first council seat, amist a voter fraud campaign. A campaign worker Jordan Valori, testified that she got a stack of vote-by-mail ballots off a desk in James Vigilante’s office (Candidate for Morris County Clerk) before he told her to sign them so he could drive her to the county election board to drop them off. Jordan Valori is the daughter of Dr. Louis Valori, a retired Parsippany police sergeant who won the Parsippany GOP primary council election with running mate Robert Peluso. (Click here to listen to audio). (Editors Note: This audio tape was recorded by NJ.Com reporter Brendan Kuty).
On April 1, 2013, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township received a Grand Jury subpoena issued by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset County. That subpoena was to compel production of certain specific documents from the township clerk.
On March 20, 2013, “Valori said he had spoken with representatives from the state Attorney General’s Office and that they were investigating his allegations.”
In a May 9, 2013 letter provided by Inglesino, the Somerset Prosecutor’s Office said criminal prosecution wasn’t “viable” after various interviews and reviews of documents, including a secret recording Valori made. It also said no further investigation was warranted. At that time “Valori said he was disappointed with the investigation.”
PARSIPPANY — Hey! My name is Cookie and I’m as sweet as my name suggests!
I am a two-year-old Whippet/Spaniel mix who is active, fun, and very loving. I am about 30 lbs and fully grown.
I was rescued by Wise Animal Rescue from a local municipal shelter where I was beyond terrified. Staff could barely get me to even take a walk outside my cage. Thankfully, I found a wonderful foster home and have absolutely blossomed!
My ideal home would be one with a fenced yard, a doggy friend, and older children. I love running around and giving kisses! While I have made leaps and bounds coming out of my shell, some loud noises still spook me but I am working on it! My doggy foster sister gives me lots of confidence so that’s why I’d love to live with one in my forever home!
I am potty trained and not destructive when left alone. My foster mom taught me “sit” and I love learning! One of my favorite things to do is jump on her lap and give her LOTS of kisses–it’s my favorite!
If you’re looking for a fun, loving dog, please fill out an application by clicking here.
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Like Wise Animal Rescue on Facebook by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Saint Christopher Church will host “Operation Christmas Child Shoebox” on Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Samaritan’s Purse is an amazing organization that works year round for many great causes. Operation Christmas child is an amazing way to bring a smile to a child who would otherwise not receive anything at Christmas time.
They will gather at Saint Christopher Church to come together as a community to fill as many shoe boxes as we can with all the donations we receive.
This is a great experience for all involved. Bring your children and have them join in on the fun of giving back. The children will get to write a personal letter to fill the box with love.
If you are wondering how you could help, here are several ways to help:
ADOPT A BOX – You can adopt a box for $9.00 your donation will pay for the shipping of a single shoe box. Our goal this year is to pack 500 boxes and ship to 100 countries! Checks for shipping will be made out to Samaritan’s Purse
DONATE GIFTS – You can go to your local dollar store and purchase items for the children and drop them off to me at Saint Christopher’s Church.
Find a list of items click here.
MAKE A MONETARY DONATION – You can make a $20.00 donation. This donation will be used to purchase gifts and ship one box! We accept cash or checks. checks made payable to to Stacy Stampone. All checks and donations should be to me by October 26.
JOIN THE PACKING PARTY – Join the packing party to help pack a box. Please bring a check to ship at least one box!
For more information on Operation Shoebox, click here.
Saint Christopher Church is located at 1050 Littleton Road.
PARSIPPANY — Rainbow Lakes Seniors and Retirees Group of the Rainbow Lakes Community Club would like to thank Pete Deegan and Robert Onufrick from the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company (RLVFC) along with Brian Ricci from the Parsippany Division of Fire Prevention for an excellent presentation on fire prevention and services provided by the dedicated volunteers of RLVFC.
Some topics included were dryer safety, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide, escape plans, portable heater safety, possible dangers of extension cords, when to call 9-1-1.
October is Fire Prevention Month….if your smoke alarms and or carbon monoxide are over 10 years old replace them and remember to check/change batteries when you adjust for daylight savings time.
PARSIPPANY — Assistant Minority Leader/Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce received the Humanitarian and Presidents Award from the Columbian Foundation on Saturday, October 13.
“The Columbian Foundation is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), charitable organization founded in 1941 by business and professional men of Italian descent. Our primary objectives are to promote the culture and heritage of Italian ethnicity, to enhance the image of people of Italian descent, and to improve the cultural, educational, economic and social welfare of people of our community.
Over the past 75 years, The Columbian Foundation has participated in many works of philanthropy, and we are proud to have donated over a million dollars to various worthy causes during that time. Such efforts include primarily scholarship grants to needy medical students, law school students and college undergrads; contributions to various medical institutions such as hospitals and qualified medical charities; and the establishment of the Italian Institute and the Italian Studies Chair at Seton Hall University to promote teaching of the Italian language, literature and Italian culture and history.
Historically, The Foundation was one of the first organizations in the area to make a substantial donation to the Greater Newark Hospital Development Fund and continues that dedication to the medical profession to this day by being a principal donor to Rutgers Medical School. It has also made generous contributions to many other well-known causes outside the United States including the Italian Earthquake Relief Fund.
The cultural endeavors of The Foundation also include those in the musical arts, such as local symphony and opera groups. Financial aid and leadership are given to these organizations and others by The Foundation and by its members. In this regard, we are fortunate to number among our membership prominent businessman and leaders who recognize their civic responsibility and take leadership positions on Boards of Directors and in Management of various groups.
As a primary means of raising funds, the Annual Awards Dinner honors individuals who have achieved prominence in working toward our objectives in various fields. In past years, thousands of individuals have attended these dinners to honor men and women of outstanding achievement while supporting the goals of The Foundation.”
BettyLou DeCroce is a distinguished legislator with extensive local and state government knowledge, an unparalleled behind-the-scenes perspective, and a spirit of bipartisanship.
DeCroce serves on several legislative committees and commissions including: Transportation & Independent Authorities, the Joint Committee on Public Schools, Banking and Insurance, Science & Technology, Pre-trial Services Review Commission, the Intergovernmental Relations Commission, and the Manufacturing Caucus.
She has received numerous awards, including the NJ Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Legislator of the Year; Defender of the Taxpayer Award, for her advocacy of common-sense measures to reduce taxes and create jobs; two time finalist Leading Women Entrepreneur Award; and was recognized by the Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey.
Prior to serving in the New Jersey State Legislature, DeCroce served as Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in Governor Chris Christie’s Administration, where she authored the Best Practices for Municipalities, which became a statewide model for identifying efficiencies in local government for reducing property taxes, and recognized nationwide.
DeCroce began her government service career as a Councilwoman in Mine Hill. She then went on to from there to serve as Municipal Clerk, Deputy Township Manager and Planning Board Member in Roxbury, and served eleven years on the Board of Adjustment in Parsippany.
DeCroce also served as the first Chair-Woman of the Morris County Joint Insurance Fund, comprised of forty municipalities, where she achieved savings through shared services and negotiated healthcare.
DeCroce brings business-savvy and a small business perspective to the Legislature as President and Owner of ERA Gallo & DeCroce Realtors, a real estate firm in Morris County for over forty-six years; and as Vice President of AD Holdings, a home construction company. She has been declared one of the 50 Best Women in Business by NJBIZ and an NJ Monthly finalist for Leading Woman Entrepreneur and Business Owner.
In addition, DeCroce was selected to participate in The Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business Administration.
DeCroce resides in Parsippany and enjoys spending time with her two sons and four grandchildren.
DeCroce’s Legislative Office is located at 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 380, Parsippany.