St. Mary’s Prep to hold “Designer Bag Bingo”

Frank L. Cahill
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St. Mary’s Prep to hold “Designer Bag Bingo”

DENVILLE — St. Mary’s Prep will host their annual Designer Bag Bingo on Friday, December 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m, starts at 7:00 p.m. There will be 15 Bingo Games, 50/50, and door prizes.

Tickets are limited! Ticket information and orders click here.

$35.00 per person and send checks Payable to St. Mary’s Prep in memo write “Designer Bag Bingo”

Includes one bingo book with two bingo faces for 15 games/Adults only 18 and over

Complimentary Cookies and Coffee served. Clam Chowder and Chile available for purchase. BYO Food, Snacks, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages permitted.

St. Mary’s Prep is located at 100 Route 46, Denville. For additional information please call (973) 627-2606.

Parsippany Ambulance to hold Blood Drive

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Ambulance to hold Blood Drive

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance will be holding a Blood Drive on Saturday, December 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Donors will receive a $10 off Houlihan’s Restaurant coupon as a thank you.  Walk-ins welcome!

Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance is located at 397 Parsippany Road.

To schedule an appointment, call (800) 933-BLOOD or visit nybc.org.

16 year olds must have a signed NJBS Parental Consent form. Remember to eat, drink and bring your NYBC Donor ID Card.

Letter to Senator Pennacchio

Roy Messmer
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Letter to Senator Pennacchio

A copy of a letter from Roy Messmer to Senator Pennacchio and his Chief of Staff Amy.

Dear Senator Pennacchio and Amy:

The developers agreement voted on November 20, 2018 aka PILOT in Parsippany, yes 3 to 2, is why politics in NJ is so despicable.

How can State Legislators pass statues that benefit developers so much and put a heavy tax burden on the working class?

This pilot in Parsippany has 441 apartments of which NO TAX DOLLARS goes to the BOE, based on empirical data in Parsippany apartment units totaling 7,200 units, these 441 units will place between 125 to 150 students in the school system. The expert the developer is paying for quotes the number to be much lower based on Rutgers University study, believe me those graduate students do not know what they are doing.

What he should have used are factual numbers from the Parsippany BOE.

Also, the PILOT will only pay 5% to the County of Morris, the taxpayers of Parsippany will pay 10.5%. For the record, I publicly supported the UPS pilot in Parsippany before I left New Jersey, that was a total commercial development.

Ask councilpersons dePierro, Gragnani, and Peterson, how could they vote yes when such a large tax burden will be placed on the other taxpayers.

Your fellow state legislators must address this situation ASAP. A few months ago you advised your senior citizens to take advantage of the PTR, well about the young hardworking middle class.

By the way, please close up the two loopholes in the PTR program. It was pretty sad that I uncovered the first loophole several years back. Senator a few years ago you ask me why I am leaving New Jersey, what I delineated in this memo is one of the several reasons and I am glad I am out of NJ.

The current governor will certainly put the last nail in the coffin for the once great State of NJ.

You know how to reach me, I am always available.

Roy Messmer

Nicole Y. Coleman, 42,  passed away

Frank L. Cahill
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Nicole Y. Coleman, 42,  passed away

PARSIPPANY — Nicole Y. Coleman, 42,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22 at University Hospital in Newark.

Nicole was born in Boynton Beach, Florida. She grew up in Parsippany and has lived in Landing for many years.

Nicole was a loving and dedicated mother to her three children. Her caring nature extended to the children that she was a nanny for. She enjoyed every day that she went to work for Doug and Carlyn Ramsdell in Randolph caring for their children.

Survivors include her children: Donte, Cole and Shaday Gibson; her parents, Bryan and Lynn (nee-Mathis) Coleman; her brother, Bradley and his wife, Dina; and her significant other, Erik Gibson.

Nicole was born on June 26, 1976. She was raised in Parsippany and attended St. Christopher’s, Central Middle School, and Parsippany High School (Class of 1994). Following graduation, Nicole started a family with childhood sweetheart Eric Gibson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Sunday Evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road.

The family wishes for no flowers. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in Nicole’s memory to the Gofundme page set up to support her children. Click here for additional details.

Stolen Vehicle from 7-11

Frank L. Cahill
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Stolen Vehicle from 7-11

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer G. Tosh responded to the 7-11, 31 North Beverwyck Road on Friday, November 16 at 5:34 a.m. for a reported stolen motor vehicle.

Upon his arrival, the victim advised him that he parked his 2006 BMW 325 in front of the store and left it running while he went inside.

Approximately ten minutes later when he exited the store, he was unable to locate his vehicle and contacted the police department.

The vehicle subsequently recovered by the Essex County Sheriff’s Department during the evening of the November 16.

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

PHHS Players presents “Almost, Maine”

Christine Mercado
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PHHS Players presents “Almost, Maine”

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills Players will be putting on Almost, Maine for their drama this fall. The play, written by John Cariani, is comprised of a series of vignettes taking place at various locales during the same span of time in a small town “that doesn’t quite exist” called “Almost, Maine.”

“A woman carries her heart, broken into nineteen pieces, in a small paper bag. A man shrinks to half his former size, after losing hope in love. A couple keeps the love they have given each other in large bags, or compress the mass into the size of a diamond. . . Relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. Propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis and populated with characters who are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and sincere, Almost, Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love, each with a compelling couple at its center, each with its own touch of sorcery” (stageagent.com).

The production stars Aditya Bajaj, Caroline Berardo, Christopher Berardo, Dhaara Bhatt, Sarah Fichter, Teresa Folan, Scarlette Horvath, Virginia Lanza, Joyce Luo, Matthew Memoli, Nicole Narvaez, Jack Reppen, Sam Reppen, Riya Revankar, Angelina Robie, Jade Schaffer, Rosie Walek, and Abby Wilson.

“I love our show because it gives each cast member a chance to shine! It is interesting to see how each scene transforms from the script to the stage,” says Abby Wilson, senior.

“There is so much love and subtle magic in this production; you can feel it in each scene. Our cast — freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, all — has come together and worked tirelessly to create this product. I urge you all to support the arts in our schools and see this show,” says Teresa Folan, senior.

The show dates are November 29, 30, and December 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parsippany Hills High School auditorium. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for senior citizens and non-district students, and free for all PTHSD students.

Parsippany Hills High School is located at 20 Rita Drive.

Story by Teresa Folan

Austin Bellafiore Arrested for Possession of CDS

Frank L. Cahill
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Austin Bellafiore Arrested for Possession of CDS

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Sergeant S. Miller, along with Patrol Officers E. Ebanks and K. Hawthorne responded to a residence on Lake Shore Drive, Lake Hiawatha, for a disturbance at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, November 17.

After a brief investigation, Austin Bellafiore, 22, Parsippany, was placed under arrest for possession of heroin. He was transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with the following:

• Possession of CDS (Heroin), a Disorderly Persons Offense

• Discarding Hypodermic Needle or Syringe, a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Kitchen Fire at Cedar Knolls IHOP

Frank L. Cahill
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Kitchen Fire at Cedar Knolls IHOP

CEDAR KNOLLS  — A small kitchen fire at the Cedar Knolls IHOP occurred on Friday, November 23. IHOP is located at 102 East Hanover Avenue.

Cedar Knolls Volunteer Fire Department, Morris Plains Fire Department and Hanover Township Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 9:00 a.m.

There were no injuries and everyone was evacuated safely by restaurant management.

Unfortunately, Cedar Knolls IHOP will be closed until further notice until repairs are completed.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation, the Hanover Health Department and Hanover Building officials responded to the scene.

Small Business Saturday shows big economic benefits of shopping local

Frank L. Cahill
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Small Business Saturday shows big economic benefits of shopping local

PARSIPPANY — Saturday, November 24, 2018 is Small Business Saturday® – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our community. Please join the SBA, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and organizations across the country in supporting your local small business by shopping at a small business.

Not into the hustle and bustle of malls and big box stores? Small Business Saturday is the day to shop for you. On the day after Black Friday, local retailers roll out the red carpet for their customers.

America’s 30 million small businesses reflect the unique character of our community.

“In the eighth year of small business Saturday the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce continue to focus on small business retailers, eating and drinking establishments, and franchisee owned chains in order to attract local consumers to patronize their businesses. They are important to our local economy and when people spend money in our local establishments both local residents and business owners benefit.” said President Robert Peluso.

For nearly a decade, Small Business Saturday has helped independently owned stores compete with national chains, online retailers and big box stores. In Parsippany locally owned shops are finding creative ways to drive traffic through their doors or to their e-commerce sites.

As head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, I have visited more than 800 small businesses in nearly every state. This Small Business Saturday, I invite shoppers to support the local retailers that make their communities special.

Shop at your favorite local stores or discover new ones. Whether it’s the one-of-a-kind products or services these small businesses offer or the friendly people who work there, they make our neighborhoods home.

The entrepreneurs behind the counters can help you pick out that perfect gift, teach you how to use it, or explain the story behind its creation. Shopping becomes an experience in these stores that connects you to your neighbors. It lets you share a story as well as a gift with those on your list.

“Shopping small positively impacts both the local and national economy. When you purchase goods or services from a local provider, more than 50 percent of the money spent stays in the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. Not only do locally owned businesses create new jobs and establish a sense of community, they also fuel the economy by spending and partnering with other local merchants and providers,” said Frank Cahill, Vice Chairman Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Committee.

On Tuesday, November 20, Mayor Michael Soriano signed a proclamation for Small Business Saturday.  Soriano said “the government of Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 30.2 million small businesses in the United States, they represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States, are responsible for 65.9 percent of net new jobs created from 2000 to 2017.”

Michael A. Soriano, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, proclaims November 24, 2018, as “Small Business Saturday.”

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Some of the local Parsippany stores participating in “Small Business Saturday” include:

Eccola Italian Bistro, Italian Cuisine, 1082 Route 46 West
IHOP, 792 Route 46 West
Delight Big Bazaar, Supermarkets and Grocery Stores, 1470 Route  46 West
Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46 East
Houlihan’s, North American Cuisine, 1735 Route 46 East
Joe Canals Discount Liquor Store, 799 Route 46 East
Top Quality Food, Specialty Food Market, 828 Route 46 West
Annabella’s Pizza & Restaurant, 329 Smith Road
Cuba Mia, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 707 Route 46 East
Patel Brothers of Parsippany, Supermarkets and Grocery Stores, 1086 Route 46
Binh Duong III, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 744 Route 46 West
Ashia, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 1460 Route 46 West
Noodle Wong, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 770 Route 46 West
Bosphorus Restaurant, Middle Eastern Cuisine, 32 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Gourmet Cafe, 136 Baldwin Road
Vitale’s Delicatessen, 1541 Route 46
Enterprise Rent A Car, 118 Baldwin Road
Anthony Francos Pizza, 1442 Route 46
Honest, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 794 Route 46
Singas Famous Pizza, 99 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
The Mule Tavern, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 450 North Beverwyck Road
Shopper Discount Liquors, 65 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha Dairy, 79 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Churrasco Grill, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 137 North Beverwyck Road
Whitestone Cleaners, Household Fabric Dry Cleaning, 484 North Beverwyck Road
Sushi Kuu, Asian Cuisine, 48 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Misaki, Asian Cuisine, 81 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Kabul Food Market, Specialty Food Market, 61 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Rich’s Drapery, Curtain and Upholstery Store, 1200 Route 46 West
Subji Mandi, Supermarkets and Grocery Stores, 251 Littleton Road
Photo Zone, Cameras and Photographic Supplies Store, 1200 Route 46

For a complete list, click here.

Teenage driver arrested for DWI

Frank L. Cahill
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Teenage driver arrested for DWI

PARSIPPANY — While patrolling the area of Route 53, at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, Patrol Officer J. Hughes observed a 2008 Ford Mustang fail to maintain its lane and also have faulty license plate lamps.

He conducted a motor vehicle stop and made contact with the driver, Nelson Caceres Pereira, 18, Morristown.

While speaking to Mr. Pereira, Officer Hughes detected to odor of an alcoholic beverage. After a brief investigation, Mr. Pereira was found to be driving while intoxicated and in possession of a partially consumed 1.5 Liter bottle of wine.

He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.

While there he was charged with:
• Driving While Intoxicated
• Driving While Intoxicated in a School Zone
• Reckless Driving
• Underage Person Operating Motor Vehicle After Consuming Alcohol
• Unlicensed Driver
• Failure to Exhibit Documents
• Unregistered Vehicle
• Failure to Maintain Lamps
• Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

East Hanover resident burglarized home on Powder Mill Road

Frank L. Cahill
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East Hanover resident burglarized home on Powder Mill Road

PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Police units responded to a residence on Powder Mill Road for a burglary in progress at 12:48 p.m. on Friday, November 9.

Detective Sergeant T. Lesiak was the first to arrive on scene and began to gather information from the victim. As Patrol Officer G. Tosh approached the scene, he was flagged down by a Verizon Wireless employee who advised him that he saw a suspicious female run down the street and jump a fence.

He was able to give a description of the female, along with a description a dark colored Jeep that she entered, which was driven by a male.

After speaking to the victim, it was revealed that a male, later identified as Frank Ditaranto, 47, East Hanover, knocked on the victim’s front door claiming to be an Uber driver and looking for a male who lived at a different address.

Approximately ten minutes later, the victim heard footsteps and a door close to a bedroom. When the victim called out to see if it was her mother who also resides there, she did not get a response. She then went to her mother’s bedroom and found the door locked and became concerned. As she went back to the door she yelled that she was calling the police, at which time an unknown female’s voice shouted for her not to.

The female, later identified as Vicki Izzo, 47, East Hanover, exited the bedroom and pushed the victim in an attempt to escape. During her attempt to escape, Mrs. Izzo and the victim became involved in a physical altercation.

During the altercation, the victim was able to get Mrs. Izzo to drop a black bag with the victim’s belongings in it. Mrs. Izzo was ultimately able to exit the residence and the victim immediately called 911.

The victim received minor cuts and bruises during the altercation, but refused medical attention. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to the scene to assist in processing the area.

Detective Sergeant T. Lesiak and Detective J. Keiling were able to identify Vicki Izzo and Frank Ditaranto as the suspects after receiving assistance from the Roseland Police Department and East Hanover Police Department. Mrs. Izzo was arrested on Wednesday, November 21 and was transported to police headquarters were she was processed.

While there she was charged with 1 count of Second Degree Robbery and 1 count of Second Degree Burglary.

She was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility until her initial court appearance.

On Friday, November 23, Mr. Ditaranto was placed under arrest and processed at police headquarters. While there, he was charged with 1 count of Third Degree Conspiracy to Commit Burglary.

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Kitchen fire on Patriots Road

Frank L. Cahill
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Kitchen fire on Patriots Road

PARSIPPANY — At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 23, Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3 and Boonton Rapid Intervention Crew were dispatched to 2 Patriots Road on report of a kitchen fire.

It was reported the fire was caused due to a crock pot left on the stove burning. Firemen at the scene reported heavy smoke to the townhouse. Firemen are currently ventilating the premises. There was no one at home at the time of the incident.

Mount Tabor Chief 1 on scene
Kitchen fire at 2 Patriots Road

Good samaritan saves choking victim at Cinepolis

Frank L. Cahill
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Good samaritan saves choking victim at Cinepolis

PARSIPPANY — On Sunday, November 18, Parsippany resident, Nicolas Limanov, decided to go to a movie at Parsippany Cinepolis and watch the 7:15 p.m. viewing of Instant Family.

Half way through the movie a female began to scream for help, as her husband was unconscious and not responding. Limanov immediately directed his friend to call 911 and notify staff to stop the movie and provide light.

“At first what appeared to be a possible sign of a heart issue I quickly realized from my training (being a public safety telecommunicator and first responder) that the victim was choking. The male victim in his 60’s was sweating profusely, attempting to gasp for air. I was directing people to help me get the male party out of his seat and his coat off so i can perform the Heimlich maneuver. I was able to dislodge the piece of hard candy from his throat by providing several back thrusts along with applying direct pressure below the abdomen while he was seated forward. The male then coughed up the piece of candy lodged in his throat. This could have been tragedy if his wife noticed him unconscious any later,” said Limanov.

The male refused further medical attention and was immediately responsive after. Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Ryan Taylor responded to the scene.

Limanov urges others to receive certification of Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association as you never know when your loved one, a friend or the person right beside you might need their life saved. Courses are available at LifeSavers, Inc., 39 Plymouth Street, Fairfield. For more information click here, or email bob@lifesaversinc.com.

Cinepolis is located at 3165 Route 46 in the Morris Hills Shopping Center.

Park Commission to Begin Removal of Ash Trees in Response to Emerald Ash Borer

Frank L. Cahill
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Park Commission to Begin Removal of Ash Trees in Response to Emerald Ash Borer

MORRIS COUNTY — The landscape in Morris County is about to change significantly, even to the unsuspecting eye. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) a non-native beetle, is rapidly and aggressively spreading since 2002, killing hundreds of millions of ash trees in North America and New Jersey. Morris County, which has the densest population of ash trees in the state, is also seeing the effects of EAB to its ash trees. It is considered to be the most destructive insect ever to invade the United States.

Nothing has proven effective in eradicating EAB. Based on research of EAB infestations in the midwest, experts predict a 99% mortality rate for the State’s ash trees. To prepare and manage for this threat, the Morris County Park Commission (MCPC), which currently protects and maintains 20,197 acres at 38 distinct sites, including 244.3 miles of trails, adopted an EAB Response Plan earlier this year. As part of this plan, the MCPC will preemptively remove ash trees from high-use areas of the park system that will eventually pose a safety hazard to the public as they die from the impacts of EAB. High-use areas are locations where users are likely to be stationary for prolonged periods of time, paved or improved trails, and park roadways. All ash trees within 50 feet of the edge of these high-use areas have been inventoried with a numbered aluminum tag to estimate the significance of the potential tree loss. Taking no action would result in high safety risks to over 3.5 annual visitors, as well as significantly higher removal costs. The Response Plan, in addition to managing ash trees for public safety, critical infrastructure protection, and preservation of select-high value trees, includes replanting trees in critical areas to offset the impact of ash tree loss.

The initial phase of a long-term effort to remove infected Ash trees from high hazard areas Morris County Parks is scheduled to take place along sections of Patriots’ Path in Morristown and Morris Township, and at both Fosterfields Living Historical Farm and The Frelinghuysen Arboretum between December 2018 and March 2019. According to Dave Helmer, Executive Director of the Morris County Park Commission, “Over 12,000 ash trees to date have been inventoried in high-use areas throughout the Morris County Park System. Our first priority is the public safety and as such, the Ash trees are being prioritized for removal based upon their proximity to known EAB infestations.”  He continued, “As we launch the initial removal program, we will begin posting the locations and timeframes to keep the public aware and avoid as much inconvenience as possible.”

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a highly destructive insect from Asia, was detected in Morris County in 2017. The EAB is a small, metallic green, wood-boring beetle whose larvae feed on the inner bark of ash trees, ultimately disrupting the tree’s ability to transport nutrients causing the tree’s eventual decline and within 4 to 5 years, cause its death. Since its discovery in Michigan in 2002, EAB has caused the deaths of hundreds of millions of ash trees in North America. Currently, EAB has been confirmed in 71 municipalities throughout New Jersey, including Morristown, Morris Township, Chester Township, Hanover Township, Randolph Township, and Chatham Township., and eventually effect every town.

In addition to tree removal, the MCPC is working with the NJ Department of Agriculture and United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service to release biocontrol agents in attempts to control EAB. Several species of stingless wasps from Asia that attack EAB larvae and/or eggs are being used for this purpose. Wasps do not pose any risks to people, pets, or native insects.

Information on the tree removal locations and dates, which will affect park and trail closures, as well as additional information can be found by clicking here.

The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 20,197 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!

Lake Parsippany Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary to hold 15th Annual Pancake Breakfast

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PARSIPPANY — The Lake Parsippany Ladies Auxiliary will hold their 15th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Delicious homemade pancakes, sausage and more … bagels, cream cheese, butter, coffee, tea and even orange juice. Cost: $6.00 for adults; $4.00 for seniors (60 and older) and children under five; children under two years old eat free.

The Lake Parsippany Fire Department is located at 255 Halsey Road.

Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting

Frank L. Cahill
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Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting

PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Recreation Department invites you to welcome Santa and join in the tree lighting festivities on Saturday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m.

The festivities take place at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

Santa will be arriving at 5:00 p.m. by fire truck and he will need everyone there to help him light the Trees!

Immediately following the tree lighting Santa will be meeting with the children so be sure to have your wish list with you.

Bring a camera as we encourage you to take your child’s photo with Santa.

Refreshments will be served after each child’s visit with Santa.

Special thank you to ShopRite for sponsoring this event.

Registration is now open for Par-Troy Little League East

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Registration is now open for Par-Troy Little League East
Justin Bermudez and his dad, Joel Bermudez, a Par-Troy Little Vice President Softball

PARSIPPANY — It’s Time for the 2019 season: Registration is now open. ALL T-Ball and new to league players will get free registration. ($75.00 Volunteer Fee and $30.00 Fundraising Fee Required)

Par-Troy Little League East 2019 Spring Registration important information for new and returning families:

  • Open to all children ages 4-16
  • Baseball Age Cutoff Date is must be 4 by August 31.
  • Softball Age Cutoff Date is December 31, 2018

Registration is now open for children age four and up who attend or will be attending the following schools: Rockaway Meadow, Troy Hills, Lake Hiawatha, Knollwood, Northvail, Central, Parsippany High, and All Saints Academy. Registration will run through February 28, 2019.  After that time, your child will be placed on waitlist and placement on a team will not be guaranteed.  A late fee of $25.00 will automatically apply to any registrations received after February 28, 2019.

You can register using one of the following two ways:

  • Online Registration – For all new and returning players you must register online. You do not have to fill out a registration form. If you have a new player in your family, you can add your child/children when registering online. Just mail in a copy of their birth certificate with payment. Click here and you must first create an account to begin the registration process. Once you create your account click register, fill out Parent/Guardian info first and then fill in your child’s information
  • In Person Registration – A Date will be determined for an In-Person registration for new and returning players. Please check the website for dates. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate if your child is new to the league. Ages need to be verified by Birth Certificate.

Information regarding Little League Baseball Spring season runs from April till the end of June.  Most games are held at the PTLLE complex, located in the back of Northvail School. T-Ball & Farm will play one night during week and one game on Saturday.

Weekday games start at 6:00 p.m., and time varies for Saturday.  Other divisions will play approximately two nights and one Saturday game. Some divisions play inter-league which will require travel to other local towns. Parents / Guardians are expected to stay at all practices and games.  Managers and Coaches cannot be responsible for your child. PTE is run entirely by volunteers. Parental support is needed to maintain a safe and happy environment for your children.

Volunteers who have direct contact with the children (coaches, managers, etc), must attend and pass a certified safety course (RUTGERS). A background check will be completed on all these volunteers as mandated by Little League. To receive volunteer fee back, you must complete your task, fill out a refund form and submit to the concession stand by August 1, No refunds will be given after that date. Any withdrawals after April 1, 2019 are subject to a $50.00 penalty.

There will be an annual Mandatory Fundraiser fee of $30.00 per family that will be collected during registration. There is also a $75.00 Volunteer fee required for each family which is very easily earned back through volunteering for any one of the many opportunities (I.E. Concession Stand, Coaching… )

If you have any questions, please contact: informationOfficer@ParTroyEast.com   or call (973) 939-4005 option 4.

Par-Troy Little League East is a place where kids and families can go to have fun, watch, and play baseball or softball while building relationships that will last a lifetime. It’s not just about playing ball, it’s about teamwork and making friends along the way.

The complex is entirely maintained and operated by volunteers and is home to 5 fantastic fields. A top-rated and highly praised concession stand is the perfect place to grab lunch or dinner before, during, and after your games. The Stand is so good that we won’t be surprised to see you there even when you don’t have a game and just want to hang out.  We look forward to seeing you at the complex!

Sons of Italy helps feed the needy for Thanksgiving

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Sons of Italy helps feed the needy for Thanksgiving

PARSIPPANY — Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 Parsippany, purchased and delivered 16 fully cooked turkey dinners from ShopRite to families in need residing in Parsippany. One of the stops on the route was Parsippany Child Day Care Center.

They also purchased over $1,000 in gift cards from ShopRite to distribute to needy families.

For more information on Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 click here.

 

Black Friday Bargains at the Parsippany Library

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Black Friday Bargains at the Parsippany Library

PARSIPPANY —  The Friends of the Parsippany Library have decided that retail stores shouldn’t have all the fun and have cut prices at their bag sale, which has been extended to run through the end of the month at the Main Library at 449 Halsey Road.

Shoppers will now be able to fill a bag (provided) with books for just $5.00.  A wide assortment of popular fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, and more are available.  Supplies will be restocked throughout the remaining sale period so shoppers are also encouraged to check back for more great finds.

Holiday shoppers should also note that the Friends will be having a “like new” gift book sale during December, where donated items that are in new or like-new condition will be sold at unbeatable prices.  Donations are currently being accepted at the Main Library.

All proceeds from these sales will be donated back to the library for the purchase of materials and programs to benefit our community.  To learn more about how you can contribute to the growth of Parsippany’s libraries and community, visit the Friends of the Parsippany Library website by clicking here.  New members are always welcome and needed.

Woman’s Club Recognizes November as National Adoption Month

Frank L. Cahill
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Woman’s Club Recognizes November as National Adoption Month

PARSIPPANY — At the Tuesday, November 20 Town Council Meeting, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano presented the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) a Proclamation for National Adoption Month.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Jersey is the latest State Special Project adopted by the New Jersey State Federations of Woman’s Clubs (NJSFWC). CASA is part of a national network of non-profit programs that advocate for children removed from their families because of abuse or neglect.

CASA recruits and trains community volunteers to be a “voice in court” for children removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect. Community volunteers are trained to “speak up” for these children, helping them get the services they need and ensuring that they find safe, permanent homes. CASA programs operate in all 21 counties in New Jersey.

National Adoption Month is an initiative with a goal to increase national awareness and bring attention to the need for permanent families for children and youth in the U.S. foster care system. With a CASA volunteer dedicated to their case, these vulnerable children have someone speaking up for their best interest.

For more information on CASA click here.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.   The November General Meeting is on Monday, November 26th at 7:00 pm, at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Dr. Parsippany. All area women are welcome.  For more information e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, check us out on the web by clicking here or follow us on our FaceBook page.

Here is a copy of the Proclamation presented to the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills:
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