Casey Parikh holds Fundraiser for Township Council seat

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Casey Parikh holds Fundraiser for Township Council seat

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Republican Council Candidate Casey Parikh recently held a fundraising event at Tandoori Flames.

Casey was joined by many friends, neighbors and family members for an sold-out afternoon luncheon at Tandoori Flames, 1557 Route 46.

Casey is running on a Republican Ticket with Council Candidate Chris Martino and Mayor Candidate Robert Peluso.

Parikh is a retired executive and a dedicated public servant who has spent 24 years working to preserve the fabric of our community.

Parikh’s commitment to Parsippany will ensure responsible growth while maintaining the standards we expect. He holds a BS Electrical Engineering  – Bombay, India; MS Computer Science – Melbourne, FL and MBA – Melbourne, FL.

Parikh has been a Parsippany resident for 29 years and moved to USA in 1978. He is married to Dr. Rita Parikh for 36 years, and they have a daughter Dr. Coral Parikh, Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.

Casey Parikh

Dr. Coral Parikh lives with her husband Krishna in New York City. They also have a son, Emil Parikh, also a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School and he resides in New York City.

Casey worked at Kennedy Space Center, FL as a Space Shuttle launch team member at NASA. He has over 30 years of experience in the Security industry with Management and Budgeting experience. Worked at ADT/Tyco security as a Director. Casey managed up to 350 technical people in USA and Canada. He retired in 2013 after working for 36 years in the professional field to dedicate my time to volunteer for community services.

 

 

Boy Scouts help shovel snow

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Boy Scouts help shovel snow

PARSIPPANY — Boy Scout Troop 72 was helping digging out the Parsippany Soccer Club clubhouse after Tuesday’s big snow fall.

For over 60 years Boy Scout Troop 72 has served the youth of the general Parsippany area, including Boonton, Denville, Parsippany, and Morris Plains. Boys from ages 11 to 18 are invited to join.

For more information, click here.

Arrest made in TD Bank Robbery

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Arrest made in TD Bank Robbery

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany–Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps and Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announce the arrest of Gabriel Reyes, 25, Washington Township, Morris County, on charges related to a Robbery that occurred on March 6, 2017 at the TD Bank located at 430 North Beverwyck Road, Parsippany.

Gabriel Reyes was charged with one count of Robbery, a crime of the first degree.  Reyes was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility on a warrant complaint in accordance with the Criminal Justice Reform Act.

The bank on North Beverwyck Road was robbed on March 6, 2017

The charges arise from a report of a bank robbery occurring at the above-location in Parsippany at approximately 2:20 p.m. on March 6, 2017.  The report contained a description of a male entering the bank, demanding money, threatening the use of a gun, and fleeing the scene in a vehicle.  A sum of money was taken during the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, or the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department at (973) 263-4300.

Numerous law enforcement agencies assisted in the investigation of the Robbery at the Parsippany TD Bank, including the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Parsippany–Troy Hills Police Department, the Belleville Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section and K-9 Unit, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office reports that Gabriel Reyes was also charged with two counts of first degree Robbery for allegedly committing robberies at the TD Bank in Roseland on March 4, 2017, and the TD Bank in West Orange on March 11, 2017.

Prosecutor Knapp thanked all of the agencies who participated in this investigation and arrest: “The joint efforts and coordination of multiple law enforcement agencies in two counties led to the swift apprehension of the defendant.  Led by detectives of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, we were able to take this potentially dangerous individual off the streets.”

A complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a Court of Law. 

 

Heather Darling vies for open Morris Country Freeholder Seat

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Heather Darling vies for open Morris Country Freeholder Seat

MORRIS COUNTY — Heather Darling, a 42 year Morris County resident, is running for the open Morris County Freeholder seat vacated by Hank Lyon. Although she is a businesswoman, not a politician, Heather has been involved in Morris County politics for some time, having served as President of the Republican Club of Roxbury for four years and Secretary of the Club for the nine years prior. She also served on the Board of the Morris County Women’s Republican Club.

“I believe that the public has sent a clear message that they no longer want career politicians or those selected by the current candidates to further their own positions with a “yes” vote. I intend to bring a fresh perspective to the Freeholder Board and am fully in touch with the issues within the county,” Darling stated.

Darling’s multi-faceted platform includes bringing economic growth through business expansion and job growth to Morris County through supporting free enterprise and small business. She intends to do this by encouraging programs at County College of Morris and Morris County Vo-Tech, both in-house and through relationships with other New Jersey schools, that will provide a viable labor force for both small and large business in Morris County as one of the most frequent complaints by business owners is the unavailability of highly-qualified and skilled employees. She intends to encourage municipalities to work cohesively to create a countywide map including preservation of open space with residential and economic expansion areas that would lead to a financially prosperous Morris County offering quality recreation areas including our many parks and lakes. Reducing residential taxes through expanding viable business in Morris County is a key focus which may be addressed by creating planned business zones, rather than the random projects which have lead to the many empty hulking office buildings around the area. Programs for seniors, people with disabilities and veterans must continue to offer the care and resources needed and cannot be cut for other projects. Finally, infrastructure in Morris County, most visibly our roads, must be addressed with the proper attention and projects must be supervised to ensure quality results.

Heather Darling has dedicated much of her time to community service as vice-chair of the Roxbury Economic Development Committee, member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Environmental Commission, board member of the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce and president of a group of volunteers that implemented a dog park in Roxbury. She is also an alumnus of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Morris program. This program is designed for those looking to become future leaders in Morris County with an eye toward public and community service.

Professionally, Heather Darling is principal of The Darling Law Firm and President of her family’s real estate business. Through this, Darling has experience with budgets, managing employees and seeking bids for commercial projects. As an attorney, Heather volunteers her time as a Special Civil Mediator and Early Settlement Panelist in the Morris and Sussex County Courts along with her participation in both State and local public defender programs where lawyers are paid a fractional rate to assist those who cannot afford representation. She has volunteered with the Morris County Housing Partnership and the County College of Morris Women’s Center. Darling was admitted to membership to the NJ Bar in 2003, NY Bar in 2004, and PA Bar in 2013. She is also a member of the Morris County Bar Association.

Heather received her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey in May 2002 where she participated in the Fair Housing Clinic program. Prior to attending law school, Heather graduated from the New York University, Stern School of Business receiving her Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business. While attending Stern, she was elected to serve on the Student Council. Darling worked in the New York and New Jersey financial markets for the next four years until joining her family’s real estate business.

 

Darling’s level of discipline and commitment is evident in her past success as competitive bodybuilder wherein she won the New Jersey State Bodybuilding Championships in 2002, 2005 and 2011, the NPC Suburban Bodybuilding Championships in 2002 and 2005 and the East Coast Bodybuilding Championships Heavy Weight class in 2009. Today, she is still an avid fitness buff and can be seen walking her rescue dog around her Succasunna neighborhood. Heather’s affiliations also include associate membership in the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey, membership in the Morris County 200 Club, past service on the board of Noah’s Ark animal shelter and participation in the Morris County Clerk’s Operation Give Back program offering discounted services to veterans.

For more information about Heather Darling for Freeholder, visit her Facebook page by clicking here or email DarlingForFreeholder@gmail.com.

 

This is Wilson “Willy”! Willy is looking for his furever home

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This is Wilson “Willy”! Willy is looking for his furever home

MORRIS COUNTY — Willy is about 5-5 1/2 months old and weighs about fifteen pounds. He has a beautiful white and black coat and has some brown on his face. And, just look at that face….Adorable!!

Wilson “Willy”

Wilson and his brother Winston were found abandoned on the rural streets of North Carolina, something we see way too often in that area. Luckily, we were able to save them and they are now living in a foster home in New Jersey. Willy is sweet and shy. He is very happy to be in a foster home because he is getting good food, toys, treats, soft bed and lots of love that he never had before! 

This is what his foster mom says about him…. “When Willy came to live with us he was very shy, but he has made a lot of progress. Willy loves lounging around most of the day and can easily entertain himself with a Kong or Rope Toy. He now enjoys sitting beside me on his doggie blanket and will approach me to take treats from my hand or to sniff me. Whenever I speak to him and say “Hi Willy” he almost always gives me a little snort from his nose as if he’s trying to say “hey” back. Willy is house trained on a training pad and is learning to go outside. Willy would do well in a calm home without young children. Don’t let his shyness fool you, he really is just a love!” 

Willy is such a sweet pup, and we recommend someone who has the patience and can spend time acclimating him to his new home. It takes him a few weeks to get comfortable in his new surroundings. He is quite shy. Willy was not accustomed to human touch before being in a foster home, and he is just beginning to learn that being pet is actually quite nice! He’s beginning to trust people. He is learning humans are in his life now to help him. Willy is making progress in his foster home…when he first arrived he wouldn’t even leave his crate, but now he been out of the crate all day (except when his foster family leaves the home or overnight). He also has been going outside voluntarily. Willy lets the foster touch him, he will sniff her, and take treats from her hand. When Willy meets new people he will likely not come close. His new family should understand that it will take him time to feel comfortable. His new family needs to have a desire to want to help him succeed. And they should realize that WIlly is a work in progress. But we are assure you he will come around! Willy has already made large steps towards a brighter future. 

We recommend that the adoptive family work with a trainer so it’s easier for him to get acclimated. We can recommend one that has met with Willy already, or you can work with one you already have.”

We are sure if you adopt Willy, he will be a devoted companion. He just needs the right person to call his own. Willy is truly a diamond in the ruff!

Anyone interested in adopting Willy please email FHDR@att.net for an adoption application.

To see more photos and a video clip of Willy, click here.

Parsippany resident joins Virginia State Police Ranks

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Parsippany resident joins Virginia State Police Ranks

PARSIPPANY —  This week 49 new Virginia State Police troopers will report to their respective Division Headquarters to begin the final phase of their training. The 125th Basic Session celebrated their graduation Friday, March 10, at the state police Academy in North Chesterfield County.

Trooper Toren R. Horvath

Upon receiving their diplomas, the new troopers finished a rigorous 29-week training session. They received instruction in more than 100 different subjects spanning hundreds of hours. Academy training includes such areas as crime scene investigation, survival Spanish, judicial procedures, self- defense, cultural diversity and firearms.

Trooper Toren R. Horvath, 30, began his new assignment and will spend the next six weeks with a field training officer learning their new patrol areas and day-to-day duties.

A native of Lake Hiawatha and a 2004 graduate of Parsippany High School, Trooper Horvath also graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Justice Studies. He sought a career with the Virginia State Police “to fulfill a lifelong dream with one of the best agencies in the country.”

Prior to becoming a trooper, he served two years with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice. He will report for duty in Dulles, Va. primarily working the Dulles Greenway.

As the need for highly-skilled and capable law enforcement officers increases, the Department continues to seek qualified applicants for the trooper and commercial vehicle enforcement officer positions. All interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Virginia State Police Recruitment Office. More information can be found by visiting the Department’s website by clicking here.

PHHS participates in Academic Decathlon

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PHHS participates in Academic Decathlon

PARSIPPANY — After placing second in the region last month, the Parsippany Hills High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec) Team participated in the New Jersey State Competition on Saturday, March 4 at Ramapo High School.

Parsippany Hills High School’s team of eight members and five alternates placed third in the state and third for the Super Quiz. Team members who participated were: Cavin Anbuselvam, Peter Chiu, Ananya Iyengar, Tara Kakkaramadam, Rakshay Kanthadai, Patricia Nguyen, Saketh Nibhanupudi, and Rahul Shah. Alternate team members who participated were: Steven Feng, Amy Liu, Mann Pandya, Meliton Rulloda and Kevin Yang. Overall, the Parsippany Hills High School team took home almost 30 awards and honors for the state competition.

Academic Decathlon is a 10-event scholastic competition for high school students. The events include math, science, social science, literature, economics, art, music, speech, essay and interview. This year’s theme is World War II. Team coaches are Jaclyn Bevacqua, Italian teacher and Jacqueline Forte, Spanish teacher.

Dunkin’ Donuts is closed; Quick Chek and Krauszer’s open

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Dunkin’ Donuts is closed; Quick Chek and Krauszer’s open

PARSIPPANY — You know the weather is bad when Dunkin’ Donuts is closed.  The sign placed on the door at Dunkin’ Donuts, 199 Littleton Road states they are closing Monday, March 14 at 10:00 p.m. and reopen today, Tuesday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m.

A random check of area stores show that Quick Chek, 170 Parsippany Road and Krauszer’s Food Stores,312 Parsippany Road are both open.

Be safe and stay home.

 

PHS team placed first in Academic Decathlon state competition

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PHS team placed first in Academic Decathlon state competition

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec) Team recently participated in the New Jersey State Competition. The competition was held at Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes on Saturday, March 4. Parsippany High School’s team placed first in the state and won the Super Quiz.  

As State Champions, Parsippany High School will advance to the National Competition April 20-22 in Madison, Wisconsin. This is their 5th state championship.

Nine team members and six alternates competed on Saturday, Team members who participated were Will Chen, Miki Hansen, Rohan Khajuria, Daniel Kuo, Hugh Kwong, Alice Limanova, Katherine Yang, Adam Ye and Ellie Xu,  Overall, the Parsippany High School team took home more than 70 awards and honors for the regional competition.

Academic Decathlon is a 10-event scholastic competition for high school students. The events include math, science, social science, literature, economics, art, music, speech, essay and interview. This year’s theme is World War II. Team coaches are Nancy Lennon, Science Teacher and Stacy Cozin, Media Specialist.

Snow Emergency Closings

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Snow Emergency Closings

PARSIPPANY — Governor Chris Christie called a state of emergency for Tuesday, March 14. We have been receiving some closings already, and will keep updating this page as more information is supplied to us.

The following facilities will be closed on Tuesday, March 14:

Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Court
Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall
New Jersey State Offices
Morris County Offices
Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools
Atlantis Sports Club & Spa
There will not be any garbage or recycling
Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library

Parsippany Focus will be updating this list as we receive information. If your organization or business is closed and would like to be added to this list, please email us at news@parsippanyfocus.com

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