Letter to the editor: I support “Green New Deal”

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

My name is Johan and I’m 30 years old. I am scared about the effects climate change will have on our generation and the next. Already people on the west coast are being labeled as climate change refugees due to being displaced from the wildfires.

I support Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s resolution to create a House Select Committee for a Green New Deal in Congress. United Nations climate scientists tell us we have just twelve years to move our country off fossil fuels, to avoid catastrophic climate disaster.

We need a Green New Deal to create millions of green jobs, move our country off fossil fuels, and protect working people of all backgrounds. Congress members should support this resolution. The Green New Deal already has 10 Reps supporting it. I ask for our new elect Reps. in New Jersey Tom Malinowski, Mikie Sherrill, Andy Kim and Jeff Van Drew to support the Green New Deal.

Johan Andrade

Parsippany Economic Development Committee welcomes Picatinny Federal Credit Union

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Economic Development Committee welcomes Picatinny Federal Credit Union

PARSIPPANY — Robert Peluso, Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee and Committee member Steve Mandel along with Mayor Michael Soriano welcomed Picatinny Federal Credit Union to Parsippany.

Picatinny Federal Credit Union held their ribbon cutting grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 17.

The new branch is located in the Baldwin Shopping Center, 200 Baldwin Road. They are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

Morris Adult Day Care celebrated Third Anniversary

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris Adult Day Care celebrated Third Anniversary

PARSIPPANY — Morris Adult Day Care celebrated it’s 3rd Anniversary celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.   The anniversary celebration coincided with Diwali, held on November 7.

On hand from Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce to cut the ribbon with the staff, employees and owners was President Robert Peluso, Executive Board Member Frank Cahill and Board Member Ildiko Peluso

Morris Adult Day Care is located at 784 Route 46, Arlington Shopping Plaza, Parsippany.

Morris Adult Day Care offers services to seniors and adults who may have physical limitations, in a stimulating environment during the day.

The experienced staff has the ability to monitor your health and help with daily activities,including personal care and administration of medications.

The clients enjoy our daily, delicious and nutritious meals, activities, trips and new friendships. The staff has the skills to assists you with your health and physical needs.

Picatinny Federal Credit Union holds official “Ribbon Cutting Ceremony”

Frank L. Cahill
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Picatinny Federal Credit Union holds official “Ribbon Cutting Ceremony”

PARSIPPANY — Picatinny Federal Credit Union held their official “Ribbon Cutting Ceremony” on Saturday, November 17.

The new branch is located in the Baldwin Shopping Center, 200 Baldwin Road. They are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

Picatinny is a member owned, not-for-profit, financial institution and is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. Picatinny has been faithfully serving members since 1939. They started as a small credit union, with one branch location serving the employees of Picatinny Arsenal. In 2005, the Credit Union was approved for a Community Charter, which allowed the credit union to open membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Morris County and their immediate family members.

Mayor Michael Soriano, President Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Robert Peluso, Joe Shiposh, Chairman of the Board Picatinny Federal Credit Union and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Nicolas Limanov
Parsippany residents visiting the new branch of Picatinny Federal Credit Union
Branch Manager MaryBeth Sherman opening an account for a new customer
Let’s Celebrate the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting of Picatinny Federal Credit Union

They are a full service financial institution with five branch offices located in Rockaway, Denville, Mt. Olive, Picatinny Arsenal as well as Parsippany. They continue to serve our founding members, the employees of Picatinny Arsenal, as well as the Morris County Community. Their profits still go back to the members in the form of great rates, fewer fees, convenient services and automatic enrollment into our Relationship Rewards program. Members come first in every decision they make and their goal is to provide outstanding value and service in everything that they do.

In addition, a customer can feel safe and secure with Picatinny. They take good care of your finances. Your savings are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

For more information click here.

Picatinny Federal Credit Union is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Parsippany resident Al Goldberg visited the new branch of Picatinny Federal Credit Union during their opening celebration

Matthew G. Mancuso services planned

Frank L. Cahill
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Matthew G. Mancuso services planned

PARSIPPANY — Matthew Griffin Mancuso, 25, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.

Matthew was born on March 5, 1993. He was raised in Rainbow Lakes and attended Intervale Elementary School, Brooklawn Middle School, and Parsippany Hills High School (Class of 2011). Following graduation, Matthew traveled to North Carolina where he earned both his Bachelor and Masters degrees in Accountancy from Wake Forest University. During this time, Matthew earned top business school awards, his CPA certification, and internships with Dixon Hughes Goodman (Winston-Salem, NC) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (Boston, MA).

In July 2016, Matthew began his professional career with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as a full time Associate in the International Tax practice at their Boston headquarters. He excelled in this role and was promoted to Senior Associate in January 2018. Although he spent the majority of his time at PwC as a Tax Specialist, Matthew had recently found his true passion in advancing the company’s technological insights.

Matthew Griffin Mancuso, 25

In July 2018, Matthew was selected to join the inaugural class of Digital Accelerators (DA) at PwC, a program designed to train employees on cutting-edge technology developments. In the short time that Matt was a part of the program, he excelled and became a “go-to” person for his DA colleagues nationwide. According to them, Matthew’s constant encouragement, positive energy, and excitement for the DA program made everyone want to work and learn alongside him.

Outside of academic and professional settings, Matthew was best known for engaging in three types of activities: exploring, volunteering, and laughing with friends. From skydiving, to kite-flying, to becoming a pseudo-expert on Boston’s public transportation system, to traveling and volunteering internationally, to developing the Supplies-Across-Skies donation concept alongside his best friends, Matthew was constantly on a mission to improve both himself and the world around him.

Matthew will be remembered by others as a kind, intelligent, fun-loving, thoughtful, independent, honest, loyal, and confident man of integrity. He is survived and will be cherished dearly by immediate family members, including his mother and father, Dorothy and Anthony Mancuso, and sister and brother-in-law, Andrea and Sergio Ramalho, as well as scores of aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Matthew’s funeral mass at St. Mary’s Church, 15 Myers Avenue, Denville, on Wednesday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m.

In addition, there will be visitation hours at Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road, on Monday, November 19 between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., as well as Tuesday, November 20 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matthew’s memory to the Camp Nejeda Foundation, P.O. Box 156, Stillwater, NJ 07875, at www.campnejeda.org.

For more information on Matthew’s passing, requested donations, or funeral arrangements, click here.

Turkey Trot fundraiser to be held on Thanksgiving morning

Frank L. Cahill
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Turkey Trot fundraiser to be held on Thanksgiving morning

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Before you celebrate with family and football, start your Thanksgiving by burning a few calories, catching up with old friends and neighbors, or making new friends by trotting around Mountain Lakes to support cure-focused research and the empowerment of children living with Type 1 diabetes. Walkers are welcome too.

The event will take place at Mountain Lakes Club, 18 Lake Drive and registration (or packet pick-up) begins at 7:30 a.m.

For information and registration details click here.

The course is USATF-Certified 5K Course (Results by Split Second Racing).

There will be awards in multiple age groups and female and male finishers as well as Athletes living with Type 1 diabetes. There will also be an award for top three stroller finishers.

Registration fee of $30.00 if registered by November 21, otherwise $35.00 the day of the event.

The Turkey Trot being organized by Type 1 Will Power is inspired by Mountain Lakes resident, eight year old William Oliver.

Diagnosed at the age of four, William has chosen to embrace the world from this day forward, focusing on what he must do every day to lead the life he has imagined, rather than dwelling on why he contracted a disease that has not yet been cured.

To achieve the stable blood glucose levels needed to perform at his best, William must carefully balance his insulin doses with the carbohydrates he eats, his activity levels and countless other factors such as growth spurts, adrenaline rushes, heat and humidity, stress, and illnesses as minor as the common cold.

Left no option but to mature more quickly than should be expected of any child, William exerts Type 1 Willpower every moment of every day as he learns to manage this relentless disease on his own.

Every morning, 1.25 million people wake up in America, check their blood glucose levels, and continue the battle against Type 1 diabetes, a chronic autoimmune disease that presently has no cure.

To lead full and active lives in the face of this 24/7 disease, people living with Type 1 diabetes confront difficult choices on a constant basis, exerting uncommon willpower in pursuit of the stable blood glucose levels that the majority of Americans take for granted.

The self control exercised by Type 1 diabetics – their Type 1 Willpower – is truly remarkable.  We admire it.  We are inspired by it.  We celebrate it.

Morris Adult Day Care Celebrates Diwali

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris Adult Day Care Celebrates Diwali

PARSIPPANY — Morris Adult Day Care celebrated Diwali on November 7. The clients had the opportunity to listen to and sing to songs in different languages.

Diwali is one of the most important festival celebrated by Hindus all around the world. Diwali 2018 will be celebrated on November 7 in most parts of India.

During all the five days of Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali, Badi Diwali, Govardhan Pooja and Bhai Dooj, houses, temples and public places are all lit up with lights and earthen lamps. The themes of ‘victory of good over evil’ and ‘victory of light over dark’ are associated with the festival. The festival falls in the month of Karthik, according to Hindu calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, the festival falls during the months of either October or November.

Morris Adult Day Care is located at 784 Route 46, Arlington Shopping Plaza, Parsippany.

Morris Adult Day Care offers services to seniors and adults who may have physical limitations, in a stimulating environment during the day.

The experienced staff has the ability to monitor your health and help with daily activities,including personal care and administration of medications.

The clients enjoy our daily, delicious and nutritious meals, activities, trips and new friendships. The staff has the skills to assists you with your health and physical needs.

PACC to hold Networking Event at Parsippany High School

Frank L. Cahill
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PACC to hold Networking Event at Parsippany High School

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Parsippany High School is hosting a “Juice Up Your Morning Networking Event.”

The event will be held on Thursday, November 29 at 8:00 a.m. in Cafeteria 1.

Come hear a presentation from the business class and Principal Denis Mulroony followed by networking and a tour of the school. Bring plenty of business cards.

Learn how your business can partner with the local schools.  Hiring Students. Internships. Marketing.

Questions contact board member Nicolas Limanov at nick@parsippanyfocus.com.

The event is free and open to the general public, but registration is required. Click here to register.

Maurice Pearson Sentenced on Aggravated Manslaughter and Simple Assault

Frank L. Cahill
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Maurice Pearson Sentenced on Aggravated Manslaughter and Simple Assault

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson, Jr. announce the sentencing of Maurice Pearson, 31, with a last known address in Pine Brook on Aggravated Manslaughter and Simple Assault Charges.

On or about April 10, 2015, officers with the Fairfield Township Police Department responded to the Knights Inn, located at 55A Route 46 in Pine Brook (Montville Township) on a report of a male choking.

As a result of a joint law enforcement investigation by multiple agencies, Pearson was charged and subsequently indicted for various crimes related to the death of a three-year old Ty’mil Solomon and the assault of his mother, Nicole Regan.

Pearson, formerly of Altoona, Pa., was a close friend of Regan’s husband, who was murdered in Pennsylvania. Pearson and Regan were dating at the time of the Ty’mil’s death. Pearson was not the boy’s father.

Members of the Montville Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Fairfield Police Department, and the Altoona (PA) Police Department all contributed to this investigation and prosecution.

Pearson pled guilty in April 2018, to one count of Aggravated Manslaughter, a crime of the First degree, and one count of Simple Assault, a disorderly persons offense.

On November 16 the Hon. Stephen J. Taylor, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris Vicinage, sentenced the Defendant to twenty years in New Jersey State Prison. Pearson will be required to service eighty-five percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole pursuant to the “No Early Release Act” (NERA).

He will also be subject to a five-year period of parole supervision upon his release from prison.

Morris Police K-9s to get on-site Emergency Medical Care

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris Police K-9s to get on-site Emergency Medical Care

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County has developed a first-of-its-kind program to offer medical support and care for the county’s front-line law enforcement K-9’s that work alongside the Sheriff’s Office response teams in critical situations.

The county will expand services now offered to human responders by a specialized group of tactical medics who make up the Office of Emergency Management’s Special Operations Group to include law enforcement dogs who respond with the Sheriff’s Bomb Squad, SERT/SWAT team, and Hazmat teams.

“We have our dogs going up against the same threats and critical issues that our officers face,’’ said Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon. “Why shouldn’t they receive the same level of medical care in the event that they become injured while performing their mission?”

“Our K-9 community is an integral part of the county’s police and first response family, out front in dealing with dangerous and difficult events,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “They deserve nothing less than the best care.’’

The Sheriff’s Office currently offers 24/7 veterinary care for its K-9 program. Sheriff Gannon and Office of Emergency Management Director Jeff Paul explained that the expanded service would offer K-9s advanced medical care at the scene of an incident and quick transport, if required, to an appropriate veterinary care facility.

OEM’s Special Operations Group Emergency Medical Services is a joint team comprised of members of the county OEM, Sheriff’s Office, and Prosecutor’s Office, plus Saint Clare’s Hospital and Atlantic Health Systems/Morristown Medical Center. This unique team provides medical support and care to members of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team, or SERT (aka SWAT).

They provide on-site basic and advanced life support during SERT/SWAT operations. That program now would be expanded to offer support for the county’s law enforcement K-9s.

“Now, for the first time, we will do the same service that we offer our human responders to our K-9 family in blue. We will treat them at the scene and transport them for follow up medical care. They deserve nothing less!’’ said OEM Director Jeff Paul.

Morris County Law and Public Safety Director Scott DiGiralomo credited the county Board of Freeholders with offering full support for the county’s OEM efforts, including the expanded treatment for the county’s canine force.

The announcement of an expanded level of care for law enforcement dogs was made today at the start of a K-9 Tactical Training Program conducted by Techline Technologies, Inc. and offered by the county OEM for officers and their dogs along with the OEM’s Special Operations Group at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy in Parsippany.

K-9 teams from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, New Jersey State Police, and the United States Secret Service attended the course. Also participating were specialized response team members from UMDNJ, Morristown Medical Center, Saint Clare’s Health/EMS, the Morris Township Police Department, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

K9 partners, leashed and muzzled, worked through portions of the program with their handlers during this intensive, two-day, 16-hour training course designed for law enforcement, military, or search and rescue-oriented canine handlers, tactical medics, or veterinary personnel supporting tactical canine programs.

 

Jennie-O Turkey Recalls Raw Ground Turkey Products

Frank L. Cahill
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Jennie-O Turkey Recalls Raw Ground Turkey Products

Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, a Barron, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be associated with an illness outbreak of Salmonella Reading, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The raw ground turkey products items were produced on September 11, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]

  • 1-lb. packages of “Jennie-O GROUND TURKEY 93% LEAN | 7% FAT” with “Use by” dates of 10/01/2018 and 10/02/2018.
  • 1-lb. packages of “Jennie-O TACO SEASONED GROUND TURKEY” with a “Use by” date of 10/02/2018.
  • 1-lb. packages of “Jennie-O GROUND TURKEY 85% LEAN | 15% FAT” with a “Use by” date of 10/02/2018.
  • 1-lb. packages of “Jennie-O ITALIAN SEASONED GROUND TURKEY” with a “Use by” date of 10/02/2018.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-190” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

FSIS, and its public health partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Arizona Department of Health Services, have been conducting traceback activities for a sample of Jennie-O brand ground turkey in an intact, unopened package from a case-patient’s home. The patient tested positive for Salmonella Reading and the sample from the ground turkey matches the outbreak strain.

FSIS, the CDC, and state public health and agriculture partners, have been working together on an illness cluster involving 164 case-patients in 35 states. Patients have reported eating different types and brands of turkey products purchased from many different stores, handling raw turkey pet food and/or raw turkey, or working with live turkeys or living with someone who handled live turkeys. FSIS continues to work with the CDC and state health departments on this investigation and will provide updated information as it becomes available. Based on the continuing investigation, additional product from other companies may also be recalled.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website by clicking here.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume raw poultry product that has been cooked to a temperature of 165°F. Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. You can’t see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness. In every step of food preparation, follow the four guidelines to keep food safe:

  • Clean—Wash hands and surfaces often.
  • Separate—Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Cook—Cook to the right temperature.
  • Chill—Refrigerate food promptly.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Jennie-O Consumer Engagement Team at 1-800-621-3505, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time Monday – Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Saturday and Sunday.

Pennacchio on Murphy’s Snowmess: Governor, Don’t Blame Meteorologists – You Own This One

Frank L. Cahill
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Pennacchio on Murphy’s Snowmess: Governor, Don’t Blame Meteorologists – You Own This One

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Morris, Essex, Passaic) released the following statement on Governor Murphy’s administration’s response to yesterday’s winter storm:

Senator Joe Pennacchio

Senator Joe Pennacchio said that Governor Murphy should stop blaming meteorologists and take full responsibility for the November 15 winter storm that put thousands of New Jerseyans in harm’s way.

“People have the right to expect their roads to be salted and plowed. This storm was not a surprise, but the State’s epic failed response was,” Senator Pennacchio said. “New Jersey citizens’ lives were profoundly disrupted. Families were separated for hours. First responders were stifled and put at risk.”

“Governor, don’t blame it on the meteorologists, or the poor guy driving the salt or plow truck. You own this one,” Pennacchio said.

State Police responded to at least 1,000 motor vehicle incidents as a result of the November 15, 2018 winter storm. Many children were forced to stay late at school, due to their parents or guardians being stuck on the roads. Some children were even stranded on school buses, according to news reports. Public transit customers were also severely impacted. Tragically, one person lost their life in New Providence.

“Governor – you should have a little less concern for marijuana and sanctuary cities, and pay a lot more attention to fixing potholes and keeping our streets clean and safe,” Senator Pennacchio added. “My constituents, who are also yours, deserve better.”

Morris County Park Police Seeking Toy Donations

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Park Police Seeking Toy Donations

MORRISTOWN — The Morris County Park Police are continuing a special holiday tradition by seeking donations and distributing toys for children in need in honor of Sergeant Tim Albine.

The “Tim Albine Memorial Toy Drive,” now in its fourteenth year, has collected and donated thousands of toys to children of all ages. This year, help brighten the holidays for children in Morris County. The toys will be distributed to ill and needy children in our area hospitals and shelters.

The Morris County Park Police are looking forward to keeping Sergeant Tim Abline’s dream alive. “It is a privilege and joy to help make the holiday season brighter for children and families,” said Lt. Steve Ferraioli, of the Morris County Park Police. “We know that Tim would be proud.”

Last year, with the assistance of Morris County residents, Morris County Park Commission, Morristown-Beard School, and Exxon’s Retired Executives program, The Park Police of the Morris County Park Commission successfully collected and donated over 4,000 toys, exceeding its goal.

Those wishing to participate can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at one of the five drop off locations: Park Police Headquarters, 300 Mendham Road in Morris Township; the Haggerty Education Center at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E Hanover Avenue, Morris Township; Mennen Sports Arena, 161 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township; St. Virgil Church 250 Speedwell Aveenue, Morris Plains; and Morris County School of Technology, 400 East Main Street, Denville. The last day to drop off your donation is Friday, December 14, 2018.

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!

PAL Redhawks preparing for Sunday’s Championship game

Frank L. Cahill
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PAL Redhawks preparing for Sunday’s Championship game

PARSIPPANY — A little snow didn’t stop your PAL Redhawks on Friday evening. In spite of the weather the boys completed a final walkthrough before their Championship game this Sunday. The boys met at Diamond Gymnastics in East Hanover and looked sharp as they ran through their plays at both half and full speed.

Speaking with their Offensive Coordinator, “We run a big playbook, the boys are ready to go deep into our bag of tricks.” Starting Quarterback Jarrett Behnke, is expected to play a huge role on Sunday as he has all week. With his tandem running backs in place and no shortage of big athletic receivers, the Offense will be counted on heavily to put up numbers this weekend.

Also, look for standout linemen Giovanni Collins on both sides of the ball.
“Giovanni, has been a leader on both sides of the line and with his play both the Offensive and Defensive lines have been solid units that have made plays all year.” said Commissioner Will Musto.

The boys Head Coach made a point to say “Our motto all year has been, Do Your Job. The boys have shown up each and every week and made it a point to handle business.”

The game will take place this Sunday against Richmond Boro from Staten Island. The game is expected to be a physical one, but our boys are up to task.

Game time is Sunday at noon, Kehler Stadium Westfield.

JFK Medical Center Foundation’s “A Gala Reimagined”

Frank L. Cahill
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JFK Medical Center Foundation’s “A Gala Reimagined”
Donna Meade, president of the JFK Medical Center Foundation, and Steve Fleischer, chief sales officer at Delta Dental of New Jersey, at JFK Medical Center Foundation’s “A Gala Reimagined” at Liberty Science Center on November 2, 2018. Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey, received the 2018 Honoree Award which Steve accepted on his behalf.
Representatives from Delta Dental of New Jersey with the award that Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey, received as this year’s honoree of the JFK Medical Center Foundation’s “A Gala Reimagined”, held at Liberty Science Center on November 2. Pictured from L to R: Steve Fleischer, chief sales officer, Lois Nagie, human resources director, Amy Lehrer, director of account management, and Dr. Keith Libou, chief clinical officer.

Snow, Snow, Snow….

Frank L. Cahill
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Snow, Snow, Snow….

PARSIPPANY — The National Weather Service’s predicts rain, wind, snow is on track to hit the Morris County area starting Thursday afternoon creating the potential for many power outages.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools will have an early dismissal.

Forecasters predict 3 to 5 inches from 12:00 Noon. to 6:00 p.m. then tapering off throughout the evening.

 

MedExpress opens in Rockaway

Frank L. Cahill
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MedExpress opens in Rockaway

ROCKAWAY — MedExpress Urgent Care held their official ribbon cutting grand opening celebration on Tuesday, November 6.

They are located at 346 Route 46. They are open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. They can be reached by calling (973) 627-4870.

The MedExpress Rockaway center is part of a collaboration with Atlantic Health System. If MedExpress patients need follow-up or specialty care, they can choose to be connected to Atlantic Health System’s network of physicians, hospitals, and care sites. This makes it easier than ever for patients to get the care they need.

For more information click here.

MedExpress Urgent Care is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

Letter to the editor: The District at 1515

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Letter to the editor: The District at 1515

parsippany focusDear Editor:

On Tuesday, November 20, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will vote on whether to approve a PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) agreement between the township and the developer of the District at 1515 project, which consists of 441 apartment units and 112,000 sq. ft. of retail space.

Under this type of agreement, rather than being taxed like other real property in the township, the developer is taxed according to the negotiated terms specified in the PILOT. A fair PILOT would compensate the developer for the lost income from having to construct affordable housing units, while at the same time maximizing the amount of tax revenue that the township will receive.

The township tax assessor estimates that if the District at 1515 project contained no affordable units and was taxed at the full market rate, then the estimated tax would be about $3.8 million annually. However, 15% of the units in this project are affordable units. If the remaining 85% of the regular units were charged at the regular rate, and the affordables were not taxed at all, Parsippany would still receive $3.2 million in taxes. Compare that to the estimated $1.1 million that Parsippany will receive under the PILOT and it is obvious that the township is getting a bad deal.

To make matters worse, the $1.1 million that Parsippany will receive in tax revenues does not cover the cost of municipal services that the township must provide. As I wrote in a previous article, the development is expected to send between 80-100 students to our schools. This number is based on a ratio of 19 students per 100 apartment units, which was calculated from 2015-2016 school year statistics for the 7,000 apartments that existed in Parsippany at that time. The 80-100 estimate is further supported by real numbers from that year for the Powder Mill Heights apartment complex, which has fewer units than the District at 1515 but sent 97 students to our schools. Lastly, the student estimate is also supported by common sense. The vast majority of District 1515 renters are expected to be millennials of childbearing age, and 177 units in the development have either two or three bedrooms. Given that combination, an estimate of 80-100 students may actually be on the low side.

The cost of educating a student in Parsippany in the 2015-2016 school year was $22,000, according to the N.J. Department of Education. At that rate the cost of educating students from the District at 1515 will be in the neighborhood of $2 million, which means that education costs alone will exceed total tax revenues from the PILOT by about $1 million.

Parsippany cannot afford to agree to a PILOT that will cost at least $1 million more than the taxes it will bring in. At a minimum, any PILOT that is agreed to must be tax revenue neutral. If the council were to approve this PILOT in its current form, they would be doing a great disservice to the taxpayers of this township.

Bob Venezia  

Parth Bhagat Received a Physical Therapy White Coat from University of the Sciences

Frank L. Cahill
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Parth Bhagat Received a Physical Therapy White Coat from University of the Sciences

PARSIPPANY — Parth Bhagat, graduate of Parsippany High School Class of 2015, and a doctor of physical therapy student at University of the Sciences, received a white coat at Annual Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, September 8. The White Coat Ceremony is an annual rite of passage for students entering the professional phase of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Bhagat continues on the path to receiving a doctor of physical therapy degree in May 2021. Donning their white coats, the more than 70 student-physical therapists recited the Oath of a Physical Therapist, a gesture to reinforce their commitment to working with patients compassionately and to enhancing their health and well-being.

University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to our distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go by clicking here.

“Head for the Holidays” USATF 5K Run/Walk to raise funds

Frank L. Cahill
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“Head for the Holidays” USATF 5K Run/Walk to raise funds

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, December 1 the Children’ Brain Tumor Family Foundation (CBTFF) will be holding its inaugural “Head for the Holidays” USATF sanctioned 5K Run/Walk to raise funds for research focused on rare and inoperable pediatric brain tumors.

The event will be held at the Mack-Cali Business Complex on Campus Drive in Parsippany with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the CBTFF (Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation), a volunteer based 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding research underway at the Children’s Brain Tumor Project of the Weill Cornell Medical Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

The Head for the Holidays 5K run/walk is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to support a very important cause. Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are invited to participate, and strollers are welcome.

Holiday attire is not required but is highly encouraged. Runners can stay after the race and shop. There will be a vendor and craft fair/holiday boutique available after the race until 3:00 p.m.

A virtual event has been established for those that don’t live in New Jersey or can’t attend the event on December 1. Those participants can sign up for the virtual 5K online and they will be shipped a race day t-shirt to wear when they run or walk at a location and time of their choosing.

Awards will be presented to runners age 14 & under as well as 5-year age groups starting at age 15 and ending at age 80+.  The race is being held on the USATF certified course and will be timed by Best Racing Systems.

All participants that register by November 17 will receive a free T-shirt. After this date T-shirts are not guaranteed and will be limited to those sizes on hand race day. T-shirts will be available for pick-up the day of the race prior to start time.

The CBTFF was founded in 2015 by families united in tragedy and heartbroken from the experience of watching their children and loved ones battle a devastating diagnosis.  Even though brain tumors have the highest death rate of all childhood cancers, they have one of the lowest levels of research funding.

Eleven year old Sean Ries

The organization is designed to help grieving and frustrated communities convert their passion and anger into awareness, support, and donations for research that is critically underfunded and highly dependent upon financial contributions from the private sector.

There are three local families who serve on the board of the CBTFF. The Ries family rally around “TeamSean” locally and have a son named Sean who is currently a sixth grader at Parsippany’s Brooklawn Middle School and battling a DNET tumor.

The Clayton Family of Rockaway lead “TeamJoey” which honors the memory of their son Joey who died in 2016 at age eight of a high-grade astrocytoma brain tumor. And, the Donnelly family of Caldwell who lost their daughter Juliana at the age of six to a DIPG in August of 2013.

Click here for more details on the event. From the web-site you can register on-line, sign-up for the virtual event, become a sponsor or register as a vendor.

The Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation is a volunteer led 501C3 founded by six families impacted by pediatric brain tumors. The organization is dedicated to raising funds for the Children’s Brain Tumor Project.

The Children’s Brain Tumor Project is a research effort at Weill Cornell Pediatric Brain and Spine Center, co-directed by Dr. Mark Souweidane and Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield. The project is “powered by families” and donations made by the families, friends, and supporters of the children, teens and young adults who confront the heartbreaking diagnoses of rare and inoperable pediatric brain tumors such as DIPG, Gliomatosis cerebri, AT/RT, and thalamic gliomas.

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