“As Mayor of a diverse town like Parsippany, I’ve strived to celebrate all of the cultures that make up our community, from Italian to Indian.  I’m proud that our Governor recognizes that our state’s diversity is one of our great strengths, and it was my honor to be recognized at his administration’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.”

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer Kurza responded to a residence on Kingston Road for a theft at 9:27 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9.

Upon his arrival, he spoke to the victim who stated his Husqvarna 315X Automatic Lawn Mower was stolen from his front yard while it was in the process of cutting the grass. The theft is believed to have occurred around 7:40 a.m.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

PARSIPPANY — The Officers and members of Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5 is holding an open house on Sunday, October 21 between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fire Prevention Month 2018 focuses on “Look, Listen, Learn.”

Throughout the open house residents will get important information from members on fire safety, ways to prevent fire, and have our members answer any questions you may have.

Also, take the opportunity to a look at all of our apparatus and equipment we use to protect the residents and businesses of not only our District but the Township of Parsippany.

In addition residents will see the specialized equipment such as Hazmat, Vehicle Extrication, and Water Rescue or participate in any or all of the activities that will be set up such as Stop, Drop, and Roll.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department is located at 180 Old Bloomfield Avenue.

MORRIS COUNTY — The Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the New York Football Giants, William J. Heller, Esq. will be the guest speaker at the kickoff meeting of Explorer Post 22.  Young men and women, ages 14-20, who are interested in careers in Law are invited to attend.  We will meet on Saturday, October 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Patriots’ Path Council, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls.

Mr. Heller will speak on legal issues such as contract negotiations for players and coaches; licensing, sponsorship and vendor agreements; human resources, workers compensation and privacy issues; legal issues related to operation of Met Life Stadium and Quest Diagnostics Training Center (the Giants’ Training Facility).

This meeting is free but space is limited.  Click here to register.

Law Explorer Post 22 is chartered to the Morris County Bar Foundation.  Post advisors Andrew Jacobs, Esq. and Linda Mainenti-Walsh, Esq. lead monthly meetings and invite guest speakers including judges, prosecutors, and attorneys practicing in fields such as criminal, family, environmental, immigration, and intellectual property.

Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are 14 to 20 years old.  Exploring’s purpose is to provide real world experiences to help young people decide what field, or area within a field, they will pursue as their career.

For further information please contact Al Thomas, District Executive at (973) 765-9322 x229,al.thomas@scouting.org.

MORRIS COUNTY — Tuesday is the final day Morris County residents can register to vote in this year’s general elections, happening on Tuesday, November 6.

Although there are no local Parsippany elections (Mayor or Township Council) you will be voting for Morris County Clerk, three positions on the Morris County Freeholder Board, United States Senator, Member of the House of Representatives  (11th Congressional District) and four board of education members.

You are eligible to vote if you are a citizen of the United States; You are a Morris County resident 30 days before the election; You are a resident of the election district in which you expect to vote on Election Day; You will be 18 years of age on or before the next election; and you are not incarcerated, on parole, or on probation due to a conviction for an indictable offense under any federal or state laws. Note: you can register at 17, but can’t vote until you turn 18.

Complete a registration application form at the Morris County Board of Elections’ office or by mail. Click here to download an application.

To find your polling location in Parsippany, click here. If you have any questions regarding your polling location please contact Khaled Madin, Esq., RMC, Clerk at (973) 263-4357.

Forms are also available at the Township Clerk’s office, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, through the League of Women Voters, or other public agencies.

You can also register to vote at your local Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) office while applying for/renewing a driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

If you have moved, changed your name, or want to change political party affiliation, you need to fill out the appropriate form and submit it to the Board of Elections.

If you’ve legally changed your name, you must complete the Name Change section of the Voter Registration form and submit it 21 days before an election which is also on Tuesday, October 16.

The mailing address is Morris County Board of Elections, PO Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900, or Morris County Board of Elections, 10 Court St, Second Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960.

PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge 2561, in conjunction with the Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department, is proud to be co-sponsors for a fundraiser to support Kyle Gauweiler.

Kyle is the 14 year old brother, son, and grandson of the Pine Brook volunteer firefighters family. Kyle recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor. Proceeds will go directly to Kyle to assist with the expenses of treatment to fight his cancer.

The pasta and meatballs fundraiser will be held at the Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Dept, Station 1, 47 Bloomfield Avenue in Pine Brook on Saturday, October 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The cost is $15.00 per adult, $10.00 per child (5-12 yrs) and free for children 4 and under.

The menu of Sons of Italy cooked pasta and meatballs, will be sure to please all pallets attending. If you have any questions or would like to send a donation, or donate an item for the silent auction that will take place, please contact Chief Jim Schmitt at (973) 809-4324, or email chief371@optonline.net.  Donations can also be mailed to the Pine Brook Fire Dept, PO Box 204, Pine Brook, NJ 07058

There is also a GoFundMe donation page set up. Click here for more information.