PARSIPPANY — Santa Claus will make his annual visit to the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Co. at 255 Halsey Road in Lake Parsippany on Saturday, December 17, from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Santa stays in the firehouse rather than going around on the fire trucks because it’s safer for the children. It also gives him the opportunity to talk with each child and Santa can hear those special Christmas wishes. Be sure to bring your camera to catch that special time you spend on Santa’s lap.
Parking is available at the rear of the firehouse.
Santa will arrive at the Lake Parsippany Firehouse on Saturday, December 17
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, December 10 the children at Parsippany Child Day Care Center enjoyed a breakfast and a visit from Santa sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
Table Decorations
The chefs from Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany volunteered and prepared the breakfast which consisted of scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, pancakes, bagels and muffins.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany invites Santa and cooks up a breakfast and supplies gifts for the children every year.
Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization in over 96 nations. The major emphasis is serving the children of the world.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany picks service projects that need attention. The Club is all local people that volunteer time and talents to make our community a better place to live. We, like you, are busy with making a living, church, family, and many other activities.
The Elves: Melisa and Liliana Lozada
Susan Elbin, Carol Tiesi and Karen DeChristopher
Guess who
Mayor Mimi Letts and Santa!
Santa, Karen DeChristopher and Mimi Letts
Six year old Miguel Luis enjoying the breakfast with Santa
Elizabeth Dzepauski, Carol Tiesi and Linda Mlynarski
Steve Dickens preparing the pancakes
Susan Elbin and Debbie Young serving the food
Carol Tiesi and Barbara Lycenko
The children received coloring books and crayons from Santa as well as a goodie bag.
The Parsippany Child Day Care Center was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1968. They opened with 20 children and expanded to meet the growing need for quality child care in our community. In 1980, they moved into a new building specifically designed for child care and owned by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. During the 1990s, the building was renovated with two additions to the building, which made room for infants and young toddlers. They are governed by a Board of Trustees, who are volunteers from our community.
The facility was designed specifically for the care of children, and was built with HUD funding. The center has a total of seven classrooms, a large multipurpose room, a full service kitchen, offices, adult and children’s lavatories.
The center is comprised of a diverse population of families and staff. They come from a variety of backgrounds and speak multiple languages from all over the globe.
A very unique relationship exists between the center and Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. Parsippany built the original building and owns it. A self-renewing contract allows for joint responsibility for repairs and building upkeep. Primarily the center maintains the building and the town maintains the property. They also have strong ties with civic organizations within Parsippany, including but not limited to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, Rotary and the Sons of Italy.
Parsippany Child Day Care is located at 300 Baldwin Road. For more information, click here.
PARSIPPANY RED HAWKS LAST SEASON: Parsippany finished with a 15-7 overall record. It reached the semifinal round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 2 tournament, where it lost to Lenape Valley. CONFERENCE AND CLASSIFICATION: Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference-Liberty Division; North 2, Group 2. HEAD COACH: Joe Dasti, second year. TOP WRESTLERS BACK: Seniors Mike Ilic,…
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Crime Stoppers celebrated its 31st Annual Holiday Fundraiser on Monday, December 12 at Birchwood Manor.
Proceeds from the event are used to fund anonymous tips received and forwarded to local police departments.
Detective Sergeant Paul Kosakowski and the Madison Police Department’s Bureau of Investigation received the Morris County Sheriff’s “Leaping Leo” Award for their extensive use of the program. The plaque presented “Professionalism and Creativity in the use of the Crime Stopper Programs to solve Crimes and Make Arrests.”
“This recognition shows how working together through programs such as CrimeStoppers our police department not only serves Madison but also supports the county law enforcement efforts,” said Mayor Robert Conley.
“Madison detectives received seven tips, four follow up tips and released three ‘Crimes of the Week’ publications,” said Chief Darren Dachisen.
Crime Stoppers Chairman Commissioner John R. Sette
Sheriff-elect James Gannon
Morris County Sheriff Edward V. Rochford
Crime Stoppers Chairman Commissioner John R. Sette
Detective/Sgt. Paul Kosakowsk, Sheriff Elect James Gannon and Chief Darren Dachisen with presentation of the Leaping Leo award.
Parsippany Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., and Council Vice President Robert Peluso
Ildiko Peluso and Nicolas Limanov
Sheriff Edward Rochford and Ildiko Peluso
East Hanover Police Detective John Fox with Freeholder Tom Mastrangelo
Michele Sylvan, Parsippany Councilman Michael dePierro, Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps and Nicolas Limanov
Nicolas Limanov and Crime Stoppers Vice Chairman Commissioner Dr. Phillip Santiago
Tony Brennan and Nancy Snyder
Senator Anthony Bucco, Mrs. Santiago and and Crime Stoppers Vice Chairman Commissioner Dr. Phillip Santiago
Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak and Joseph Bock, 2017 President Morris County Young Republicans
For more information on Morris County Crime Stoppers click here.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center was contacted by a resident on Druid Hill Drive at 7:23 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 reporting a burglary to his residence.
Upon arrival of Patrol Sergeant Daniel Conte and Officer W. Torres-Czajka, they spoke to the victim who advised them that an unknown suspect(s) broke into his house.
After a brief investigation it was determined that the unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the residence through a rear door and stolen multiple parts to the victim’s furnace, rendering it inoperable.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — While patrolling in the area of Route 46 West and Cherry Hill Road, on Friday, November 25, at 11:27 p.m., Patrol Officer J. Hughes observed a 2004 Toyota Camry fail to maintain its lane and cross over into the shoulder of the roadway.
He also observed the vehicle to be driving at various speeds above and below the posted speed limit.
Patrol Officer J. Hughes initiated a motor vehicle stop and spoke to the driver, Maureen Babb, 52, Morris Plains.
After a brief investigation Mrs. Babb was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing.
While at Police Headquarters Mrs. Babb was issued the following summonses: Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Reckless Driving. She was released on her own recognizance into the custody of a sober adult pending her 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.
Council Vice President Robert Peluso with the girl scouts performing on the back of the firetruck
Friends of Lake Hiawatha
Hannah Amerman-McGrath from Mt. Tabor was the winner of a girls bike
Ali Saleh with his daughter Sophie
Sharif Shamsudin and family
PARSIPPANY — The Friends of Lake Hiawatha sponsored their annual Snowflake Festival on Friday, December 9 at the gazebo on Beverwyck Road. The evening included Santa arriving on a fire truck, hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes and lots of pictures with Santa.
Local Girl Scout troops provided the entertainment for the evening. Troop # 96197 from Lake Hiawatha School, Troop # 96623 from Knollwood School, Troop # 96703 from Mount Tabor School, Troop # 96229 from Central Middle School and Troop # 96134 from Rockaway Meadow School sang holiday songs.
A girl and boy’s 20 inch bicycles were donated to the winning ticket. The lucky winners were Ava and Hannah Amerman-McGrath from Mt. Tabor and Ryan Yekel.
The evening was a great success and enjoyed by all. A special thanks to the Friends of Lake Hiawatha committee including, Antoinette Piccolo-Simmons, Carol Greco, John Pascarella and Rene Bellott. And a special thanks to Mark Krevis, the Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department and the Parsippany Police Department for keeping everyone safe.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday afternoon, December 10, The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills celebrated the Parsippany Hills Girls Soccer Team as 2016 State Soccer Champions, and first-time soccer champions for Parsippany with a motorcade route that started at the High School, continued down Littleton Road, onto Halsey Road and a tour of Lake Parsippany.
The motorcade stopped at Drewes Beach for some picture taking, and returned back to the High School to receive “Outstanding Achievement Awards” presented by Mayor James Barberio and then they enjoyed a piece of the celebration cake.
Council Vice President in Lake Parsippany with the “Go Vikings” banner
The 2016 State Soccer Champions
Residents on the motorcade route cheering the girls on
The Go Vikings banner is hung in the cafeteria at PHHS
PHHS
The team entering the cafeteria to celebrate
The team entering the cafeteria to celebrate
The team celebrating
Their congratulations cake
Councilmen Paul Carifi, Jr., Michael dePierro and Council Vice President Robert Peluso
Mayor James Barberio presenting the awards
Mayor James Barberio presenting the awards
Mayor James Barberio presenting the awards
The team posing at Lake Parsippany
The Parsippany Hills High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team are the North II, Group II Section Champs. They played their winning game on November 19 against Haddonfield in the NJSIAA final at Kean University.
Their overall 2016 record was 10-12-1.
Outstanding Achievement Awards were given to all the girls from Mayor James Barberio
PARSIPPANY — The addition of four new associates in Parsippany and Princeton marks the continued expansion of Colliers International Group Inc. in New Jersey. These young professionals, all recent college graduates cite the global commercial brokerage firm’s reputation, mentorship and training, and professional growth opportunities as primary reasons for choosing Colliers to launch their careers.
Patrick Norris
Based in Princeton, Patrick Norris specializes in office tenant and landlord representation under the direction of Romano.
A Cherry Hill resident, Norris previously interned for Stoltz Real Estate Partners, KW Commercial, and The O’Donnell Group.
A member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Norris earned a bachelor of business administration degree in Real Estate from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.
Stephen Graziano, based in Parsippany, specializes in office tenant and landlord representation under the direction of Bryn Cinque and James Bailey. A Mendham, resident, Graziano previously learned about construction project management and performed property demolition and pre-construction preparation for Harrington Construction. He also gained experience in direct marketing and business-to-business sales at Blumarc, a sales and marketing outsourcing company. Graziano earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Providence College.
Brett Incollingo, a resident of Yardley, PA, focuses on office tenant and landlord office representation. Based in Princeton, he works closely with Executive Managing Director Thomas Romano. Prior to joining Colliers, Brett worked for Credit Suisse as a business analyst and interned at Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation. He graduated with honors from Stevens Institute of Technology, earning a bachelor’s degree in Business and Technology.
Troy Skibitsky
Troy Skibitsky of Westfield, specializes in industrial tenant and landlord representation and works closely with Michael Markey and Jonathan Tesser in Colliers’ Princeton office. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from The College of New Jersey School of Business.
“Colliers offers a terrific platform for motivated individuals like Stephen, Brett, Patrick and Troy,” says David A. Simon, SIOR, executive managing director and New Jersey market leader. “Teaming with seasoned professionals is the key to their success and enables our associates to learn from experienced individuals while utilizing our resources. Together, this provides an essential foundation for someone new to the industry.”
PARSIPPANY — Davey is a 11/2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever mix in the care of Wise Animal Rescue. He was abandoned in a Taco Bell parking lot by individuals who were seen speeding away. Currently in foster care, Davey gets along well with the dog in his temporary home, but he hasn’t been tested with cats. Davey,…
PARSIPPANY — Temple Beth Am’s popular Third Friday speaker series continues with Rabbi Neal Gold, a leader in the Association of Reform Zionists of America (AZRA).
Rabbi Gold will share his valuable insights as a scholar, teacher and social activist in discussing the “Head, Heart and Hands: The Integrated Jewish Soul.”
His teaching is inspired by of the beauty of Jewish texts and uses the text and tradition as a means of transforming the world. This event will be held on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear him speak. The program is free and open to the public. Rabbi Gold currently serves as program and content director of ARZA, dedicated to strengthening the reform movement in Israel and strengthening Zionism within the US Reform community. Rabbi Gold has lived, worked and taught in Israel and for over 18 years has served congregations in New Jersey and Massachusetts. In 2016, he became the first in-house scholar-in-residence for Jewish Family Service of Metrowest.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Investigations John Speirs, Chief of Police Stephen Beecher of the Mount Olive Police Department, and Chief of Police Jeffrey Almer of the Washington Township Police Department announce additional charges against Michael Keenan of Mount Olive who was arrested for Human Trafficking.
On December 8, 2016, Keenan, 23, was arrested and charged with one count of Human Trafficking, in violation of N.J.S 2C:13-8(a)3, a crime of the first degree, one count of Promoting Prostitution, in violation of N.J.S 2C:34-1b(3), a crime of the first degree, and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of N.J.S. 2C:24-4(a)1, a crime of the third degree.
Keenan had previously been charged with Human Trafficking and Promoting Prostitution on November 23, 2016 for acts involving a 17 year old female. During the course of that investigation, detectives learned of an additional 17 year old victim. The second victim reported that Mr. Keenan drove her to hotels in the Township of Mount Olive to engage in prostitution and would then collect a portion of the proceeds for himself.
Bail was set for Mr. Keenan by the Honorable Catherine Enright at $250,000 with a no 10% option.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Washington Township Police Department, Mount Olive Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit for their joint efforts regarding this investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective/Supervisor Marshall Wang of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200.
PARSIPPANY — Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal announced the arrest of Gary E. Huffman, 42, 1100 Parsippany Boulevard on charges of Insurance Fraud and Theft by Deception. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.
On March 30 the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office received information that Huffman had been working for an electrical company while receiving worker’s compensation insurance payments from an injury he sustained while working for a different employer.
An investigation by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit revealed that Huffman was injured in April 2015.
He had filed for temporary disability and worker’s compensation benefits and began receiving the insurance payments shortly thereafter.
In August 2015, Huffman began working for the new company and received cash payments for the work. The worker’s compensation payments only ended when it was determined that HUFFMAN was working in violation of his disability status.
As a result of the investigation, Huffman was charged on December 8, 2016 with one count of Insurance Fraud, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4-6a, a third degree crime, and one count of Theft by Deception, N.J.S.A. 2C: 20-4, a third degree crime. Huffman is scheduled to appear in Bergen County Central Judicial Processing Court for a first appearance on Wednesday, December 21 at 8:30 a.m.
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.
PARSIPPANY — On Monday, December 5 at 8:51 p.m. The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a fight in progress in the parking lot of 1004 Tabor Road.
Upon arrival of responding Officers, they spoke to the 27 year old male victim, who advised them that he was involved in a road rage type incident while driving on Route 80 with another vehicle.
The victim alleged that the vehicle then followed him into the parking lot 1004 Tabor Road where the driver, later identified as Corey Condon, 30, Wayne, began yelling at him and then began striking him in the head with his fist.
During the assault the victim’s sweatshirt, which contained personal items, came off, which was then allegedly taken by Mr. Condon as he fled the scene in his vehicle.
The victim refused any medical attention.
Patrol Officer J. Hughes spoke to Parsippany Municipal Judge Scala who authorized the issuance of a warrant for Mr. Condon’s arrest for Robbery. On Thursday, December 8, Mr. Condon responded to Parsippany Police Headquarters and turned himself in.
He was placed under arrest, processed, and released on $5,000.00 bail with no 10% option pending his court date.
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Janardan Lamichhane, 46, Parsippany, was traveling north on North Beverwyck Road and veered off the road, onto the curb and crashed into a utility pole. The pole was broken in half causing electrical wires to fall onto the roadway.
Mr. Lamichhane stated that while he was traveling he believed to have seen a dark shadow in the road which caused him to veer off the roadway.
He was driving a 2017 Hyundai Sonata, which was towed from the scene by Corrigliano Towing. This accident occurred on Wednesday, December 7 at 9:55 p.m.
Jersey Central Power and Light was called to replace the pole.
PARSIPPANY — While patrolling in the area of North Beverwyck Road and Vail Road, Patrol Officers J. Williams and S. Baker observed a 2006 Volkswagen Passat fail to maintain its lane and drift across the lane markings onto the shoulder of the roadway. This incident occurred at 1:26 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22.
The Officers then initiated a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle on Rockaway Place.
The Officers made contact with the driver, Edreece Saleh, 23, Parsippany.
After a brief investigation, Mr. Saleh was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.
While at Police Headquarters he was processed, and issued the following summonses: Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. Mr. Saleh was released on his own recognizance into the custody of a sober adult 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.
PARSIPPANY — Fox Hill Road will be CLOSED between Watts Avenue and Country Lane until 4:00 p.m. today. The road will be impassable due to road construction. You will not be able to get from Route 46 (in Mountain Lakes) to Route 53 via Fox Hill Road or Route 53 to Route 46 (in Mountain Lakes) via Fox Hill Road during the closure.
PARSIPPANY — Business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers now have more options to rent office space in New Jersey with the opening of Liberty Office Suites’ new Parsippany location.
Liberty Office Suites’ Parsippany center, located on the third floor of 181 New Road, is expected to open in mid-January 2017. At around 15,000 square feet, the location will be home to 40 private offices, four conference rooms, and one large training room.
“For years, clients have enjoyed the benefits of coming to work at Liberty Office Suites’ Montville location, with all the advantages of a well-appointed office space without the high cost,” says Ron Soussa of Liberty Office Suites. “Now we can make even more clients happy with the addition of our new office space in Parsippany, New Jersey.”
What sets Liberty Office Suites apart are the additional amenities provided to clients. This includes valet dry cleaning service, food delivery prepared by Kettlebell Kitchen, and sheltered parking.
“We’re also bringing something new to the Parsippany location,” continues Soussa. “One new feature will be larger, furnished suites – with phone and WiFi – capable of accommodating teams of up to 25 people in a true co-working environment.”
An intangible benefit of renting shared office space are the connections made with other people. Through connections made at Liberty Office Suites, people have been able to cultivate friendships and professional relationships that can last a lifetime.
“Our team will do our very best to cultivate the same atmosphere at our Parsippany location that you can find at our Montville location,” says Soussa. “Clients keep coming back to Liberty Office Suites because of the family atmosphere that exists, with spur of the moment gatherings, access to the kitchen for coffee, or a chat with an office neighbor all helping to facilitate valuable connections.”
Clients of Liberty Office Suites’ Montville location will be able to make an easy transition to the new Parsippany location, if they find that address to be more convenient.
If you would like to know more about office space for rent in New Jersey at our new Parsippany location, call (973) 265-2900.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame. The PHS Hall of Fame recognizes and honors PHS graduates and staff members who have distinguished themselves during their time at PHS and/or in their careers in their fields of work or service. Recognition will be given but not limited to accomplishment in the fields of: Music, School Services, Fine Arts, Medicine, Business, Journalism, Politics, Athletics, Education, Science, Armed Forces, Community Service.
The person being nominated must have graduated from PHS at least ten years ago (2007 or earlier). In the case of a staff member, the nominee must have been a member of the professional staff (including non-teacher coaches and activity advisors), who has retired or left the employ of Parsippany High School at least three years ago (prior to 2014).
The person being nominated DOES NOT have to be a college graduate. Posthumous nominations WILL BE accepted. As many as ten nominees may be inducted in any given year.
Nominees selected for induction into the PHS Hall of Fame will be honored at an annual ceremony held in the winter and at a home basketball game (date to be determined). Each inductee will receive an engraved memento and will be recognized on a perpetual plaque in the main hall of Parsippany High School. Nominations may be submitted by any Parsippany High School graduate or by a relative, friend, or co-worker of the person being nominated. The committee evaluates each nominee on three criteria:
1. Recognized excellence in one’s field/profession
2. Service and dedication to Parsippany High School
3. Contributions to professional/civic organizations and/or publications, presentations, and recognition
Nomination forms can be found on the PHS website by clicking here. Be sure to include all requested information. Reasons for nomination and written description may be submitted on separate sheets of paper (not to exceed three sheets and must be stapled to the nomination form). Parsippany High School Hall of Fame 309 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.
All forms are due by January 6, 2017 c/o Dr. Mulroony.
