PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., would like to remind residents this week’s Council Meeting will be held Thursday November 8, at its regularly scheduled time of 7:30 p.m.; However, immediately thereafter the Township Council will make a motion to move into closed session. The open session will begin at 8:30 p.m.
The public is invited to attend all meetings. A portion of each meeting will be set aside for public comment. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (973) 263-4357 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.
MORRIS COUNTY — Thank you! Thank you to each and every one of you for your support throughout our campaign.
Yesterday, the Sherrill campaign received more votes than ours. I always have admired Mikie’s prior service to our country, and now I wish her well in the next phase of her life as the Representative from this district to the House of Representatives.
Despite the outcome at the polls, Johanna and I want to stress to you the immense sense of gratitude we have for all of you, and for everyone who has put so much of themselves into this campaign.
From the beginning, our campaign has offered a positive, hopeful, and confident vision of America. We have touted our belief in fundamental American values like rewarding hard work, and enforcing our laws. Our mission has been infused with optimism, and we have been determined to transcend the pettiness of small politics to speak of things greater than ourselves.
We will never stop fighting for the values we believe in because we love our country too much to stop. We love our families, our friends, and our neighbors too much. And yes, we even love our opponents too much to stop fighting for what we believe is right for all Americans.
So let us celebrate some great accomplishments, and remember those accomplishments most. We know, and the rest of the world knows, that we have fought the good fight. We have finished the race. And we have kept the faith. And until we’re called upon to get back in the arena and do it once again, may God bless the great State of New Jersey, and may He bless the United States of America.
PARSIPPANY — Speaking in front of a packed house of more than 2,000 supporters at the Parsippany Sheraton Hotel, Navy veteran, federal prosecutor, mother of four, and first time candidate Mikie Sherrill claimed a decisive, historic victory in the race for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Assemblyman Jay Webber called Congresswoman-elect Sherrill to concede. Sherrill’s win marks the first time in more than thirty years that a Democrat will represent the 11th District in Congress, and she will now be the second woman in the New Jersey Congressional Delegation. The victory was the culmination of a bipartisan, grassroots movement built over two years in the 11th, driven by voters’ concerns over health care protections, tax changes that leave New Jersey homeowners behind, and gun laws that have left too many firearms in dangerous hands.
Speaking in front of a packed house of more than 2,000 supporters
In Morris County, Sherrill took the lead with 76,819 votes (53.86%) with Jay Webber at 64,339 votes (45.11%). Morris County has 364,147 registered voters and 190,892 voted or 52.42%
Parsippany residents Tom, Betty and Brielle Wyka with friends congratulating Sherrill’s big win
“Tonight, we celebrate a historic moment, born of our deep belief in what we have to do to make America what it can be and should be,” said Congresswoman-elect Sherrill. “I swore my first oath to support our country when I was 18 years old, and ever since that day, my confidence in our democracy has never wavered. Out of the cynicism, the distrust, and the attacks on our democratic ideals, we have found what exists inside all of us: the simple truth that we love our country, that we are no longer taking our government of the people, by the people, and for the people for granted. In fact, we are going to do everything in our power to protect it.
“Tomorrow, our work really begins: for health care that doesn’t make you choose between treatment and putting food on the table; for a tax code that makes it possible to raise a family and retire here in New Jersey; for infrastructure that ensures you can work hard and also make it home for dinner; for gun laws that make it safe to go to school, to the movies, and to a church, synagogue, or mosque. Now is the time to face these challenges and rebuild our democracy — to restore the trust in our government and our faith in our country. Now is the time for our country to come together.
“Serving this country has always been the honor of my life, and I pledge to everyone in this district, that when I stand on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, raise my right hand and once again swear that oath to my country, I will also be swearing an oath to every resident of the 11th District.”
Mike Sherrill is a Naval Academy graduate, Navy veteran and helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, mother of four, first-time candidate, and the Congresswoman-elect for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
TRENTON — Planned Parenthood Action Fund congratulated U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., on his reelection to the Senate. Throughout his tenure, Menendez has been an unwavering champion for the critical health care Planned Parenthood health centers provide for 2.4 million patients each year and championed women’s reproductive rights across the globe. Menendez will continue to fight against the harmful attacks that threaten to take away access to the full range of reproductive health care, including safe, legal abortion.
Statement from Dawn Laguens, Executive Vice President, Planned Parenthood Action Fund:
“Sen. Menendez is a longtime supporter of protecting the health and rights of all people. In the Senate, he has fought against every attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, advocated for access to affordable birth control, and championed women’s reproductive rights across the globe. He has co-sponsored legislation that protects a woman’s right to an abortion regardless of what state she lives in, because he understands what’s at stake — no less than women’s ability to control their own bodies and make the most fundamental of decisions: whether or when to become a parent. As the Trump-Pence administration continues to attack our health and rights, it is crucial to have leaders like Sen. Menendez in Washington.”
Statement from Triste Brooks, Chair, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey:
“Polling shows that 77 percent of New Jersey voters support federal funding for reproductive health care services at Planned Parenthood, and today the voters sent a clear message that they want a Senator who will continue to stand with Planned Parenthood and protect their access to health care.”
Sen. Menendez is a steadfast champion for all people and their access to health care, including standing up for women’s reproductive health and rights. As a senator, he has:
Co-sponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation to protect a woman’s right to safe, legal abortion by blocking laws intended to restrict access to reproductive health care.
Co-sponsored the Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act, which would allow all women who receive health care through the military to access all FDA-approved contraception, and require the Department of Defence to develop a comprehensive family planning education program for all service members.
Called on the Trump-Pence administration to reverse its decision to end the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate.
Signed a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan urging him not to attack Planned Parenthood in order to preserve Planned Parenthood health center’s ability to serve patients covered under Medicaid.
Opposed the Trump-Pence administration’s rule rolling back protections for birth control coverage for women.
Signed a letter to HHS Secretary Azar seeking answers from the Trump-Pence administration regarding their recent radical and unethical changes to Title X — the nation’s only program for affordable birth control and reproductive health care.
Signed a letter to HHS Secretary Azar expressing opposition to the domestic gag rule, which more than 400,000 American citizens, health care providers, and health care institutions have spoken out against. The rule would make it illegal for doctors and nurses across the country to tell their patients how they can safely and legally access abortion, as well as severely restrict access to reproductive health care providers.
Fought against Trumpcare – the worst bill for women in a generation – and voted against every version in order to protect health insurance for millions of Americans and preserve Planned Parenthood’s ability to serve patients covered under Medicaid.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
PARSIPPANY — More than 80 students in Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences received their white coats at a ceremony on Saturday, September 22. The white coat ceremony is an annual rite of passage for students in their first professional year (third year) of USciences’ six-year pharmacy program and symbolizes their dedication to the profession of pharmacy and to the care of others.
Sohaib Khokhar is a 2016 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.
Rushabh Lagdiwala is a 2016 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.
University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its 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.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, October 27, in the midst of heavy rains, wind, and flooding, some thirty “Friends of Troy Meadows” gathered on Troy Meadow Road to pay tribute to the late Robert L. Perkins, Jr., founding Trustee and former President of Wildlife Preserves, Inc. During his lifetime, Mr. Perkins acquired and preserved some 6,000 acres of land in New Jersey. He played a vital role in preserving land and protecting wildlife in the Central Passaic Basin, from the Great Swamp to Great Piece Meadows.
Friends and colleagues honor Bob Perkins at the commemorative ceremony on October 27
A commemorative plaque mounted on a natural boulder was unveiled during a steady afternoon rain shower, while several people took the opportunity to speak of his life and his accomplishments.
Robert (Bob) Perkins was a humble, private man who never relished in taking credit for all the great things he accomplished. He leaves a legacy of thousands of acres of open space, purchased with private funds, at no cost to taxpayers.
The Robert Perkins Monument is located in Troy Meadows in Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Troy Meadows is a mix of meadows, fields, and forests containing a variety of common and endangered plant and animal communities and many biological features, ponds and vernal breeding pools. It is part of the Atlantic flyway and serves as a staging area for migratory waterfowl. It is an exceptional resource for many species of fauna and flora and contains a dense population of avian and amphibian species, a particular haven for frogs, salamanders, and marsh birds. Troy Meadows is managed as a natural area and wildlife sanctuary and a favorite, famous place for bird watching.
Robert (Bob) Perkins passed away in June, 2017, just a few days shy of his ninetieth birthday.
Robert’s legacy is preserving vast freshwater marshland in the central Passaic River Basin from Great Swamp north to Black Meadows, Troy Meadows, and Great Piece Meadows.
Robert Perkins is the founding father of Wildlife Preserves, Inc., a private, nonprofit land conservation organization dedicated to the preservation of natural areas, open space, wildlife, and wildlife habitats for conservation, education, and research. He was an avid bird watcher and could recognize thousands of birds and hundreds of bird calls.
He was known for walking through swamps with a pair of binoculars and a canoe paddle to blaze his way. During his youth, he attended Putney Boarding School in Putney, Vermont and he graduated Yale University in 1955.
While still in college, he raised funds from, private philanthropists who loved birds; he charmed hundreds of land owners and bought thousands of acres of natural lands under the name of Wildlife Preserves, Inc.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service praised Bob Perkins regarding his accomplishment for consolidating hundreds of individual lots of land into one contiguous parcel at Troy Meadows. A letter written in 1960 by the Fish and Wildlife Service states, “(He) did what no one else was able to do before him.” Wildlife Preserves donated and sold property to other preservation groups, and in some cases its lands were taken by eminent domain to create many parks and forests in the Northeast. Parts of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuges, the Fire Island National Seashore and three Morris County Parks were saved and once owned and by Wildlife Preserves.
Mr. Perkins acquired marshlands from the Delaware Bay in Delaware and southern New Jersey, north through the Pine Barrens, along the central Passaic Basin to the Appalachian mountains of northern New Jersey, through New York State, and as far north as New Hampshire and Maine.
PARSIPPANY — The GFWC Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is collecting used eyeglasses, hearing aids and jewelry to be donated to New Eyes for the Needy.
New Eyes for the Needy is a not for profit organization founded in 1932 to improve the vision of the poor.
New prescriptions eyeglasses are provided through a voucher program for Children and Adults in the United States who cannot afford glasses on their own. They operate primarily through volunteer efforts and are overseen by a Board of Trustees.
The Woman’s Club has placed collection boxes at Boiling Springs Saving Bank, 66 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha and Cerbo Lumber, 1855 Route 46, Parsippany.
Your donation will help the Woman’s Club help others. For further information about the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills email womansclubofpth@gmail.com.
PARSIPPANY — Stacey Slaughter, 26, ran her first New York City Marathon Sunday, November 4 with the time of 3 hours and 25 minutes.
She is now qualified to enter the Boston Marathon as well as the 2019 NYC Marathon. Stacey, from Pompton Lakes, is a 2011 graduate of Parsippany High School.
She received her BS from Ramapo College of New Jersey and her Masters of Social Work also from Ramapo College. Stacey’s parents Sue and Charlie Slaughter are from Parsippany.
Charlie previously ran both the NYC as well as the Boston Marathon.
PARSIPPANY — The Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad is participating in a Yankee Candle/Yankee Home Fundraising event this month. Effective until November 14, customers can view items on a specific website and purchase gifts, candles and unique items with a percentage going to the Squad.
On Weekends, Yankee Candle runs specials from free shipping as well as a higher donation percentage, which is no cost to the customers!
Districts 6 and 9: Littleton School
51 Brooklawn Drive, Morris Plains
Gym
Districts 7 and 37: St. Christopher’s School
1050 Littleton Road
Auditorium
Districts 10 and 12: Lake Parsippany Fire House
255 Halsey Road-Rear Entrance
Meeting Room
Districts 11 and 13: Brooklawn School
250 Beachwood Road
Girls Aux Gym Room
District 14: Eastlake School
40 Eba Road
Gym
Districts 15, 16, and 19: Board of Education Building
292 Parsippany Road
Meeting Room
District 17: Eastlake School
40 Eba Road
Gym
District 20: St. Ann’s Church
781 Smith Road
Hospitality Room
Districts 21 and 28: Northvail School
10 Eileen Court
Gym
Districts 22 and 23: Central Middle School
1620 Route 46 West
Old Gym
Districts 24 and 27: Troy Hills School
509 S. Beverwyck Road
Gym
District 25: Rockaway Meadow School
160 Edwards Road
Gym
District 26: Rockaway Neck Fire House
180 Old Bloomfield Avenue
Meeting Room
District 29: Knollwood School
445 Knoll Drive, Lake Hiawatha
Gym
Districts 30, 31, and 38: Lake Hiawatha School
1 Lincoln Avenue, Lake Hiawatha
Gym
District 32 Community Center
1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha
Meeting Room B
Districts 33 and 34: Lake Hiawatha Library
68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha
Lower Level Meeting Room
Districts 35 and 36: Rockaway Meadow School
160 Edwards Road
Gym
So what is a Challenger? Challengers are appointed to observe the conduct of an election on behalf of a candidate; a political party or the proponents or opponents of a question.
The County Chairperson of each political party may appoint two challengers per election district. Candidates whose names appear on the ballot are automatically challengers. You have been provided with Candidate Challenger badges.
A candidate for election may appoint two challengers for each election district in which he/she is to be voted for, but only two challengers shall be allowed for each election district to represent all candidates nominated in and by the same petition. Those challengers must stay at the district to which they are appointed.
Unless express permission is given by the Board of Elections, not more than one challenger appointed for a party, candidate or a public question shall be present at one time in any polling place while serving and exercising the powers of a challenger and during the hours when the polls are open for voting. (NJSA 19:7-6.1) If permission is given to one party, candidate or public question, it must be granted to the opposition as well. A County Chairman can appoint up to 24 “at-large” challengers. The “at-large” challenger shall be issued a county-wide permit, which is to be presented to any poll worker within the county. When leaving the polling place the challenger must reclaim the permit in order to gain entry to any other polling place.
Challenger Credentials
Appointment papers must indicate the challenger’s name, address, and district where they are challenging. Challengers must present their credentials to the poll worker who will post them. The challenger keeps the official challenger badge issued by the Board of Elections and must wear it to show that they are authorized to be in the polling place. Challengers must be registered to vote in the county in which the election is held and no appointed challenger shall serve in any district other than that to which appointed. If a challenger is to be moved to another district, or a new challenger is to be appointed, the original credentials must be returned to the Board of Elections and new credentials will be issued.
Challengers have the right and power to challenge the right of a person to cast a ballot, and the counting or rejecting of any ballot or any part of a ballot. (NJSA 19:7-5) The primary duty of a Challenger is to observe the election, keep a record of who votes, and challenge any voter for whom they have a reasonable basis to believe is not qualified to vote.
PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany cooked dinner for the clients of Homeless Solutions on Saturday, October 27.
The Kiwanis Club has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past 17 years and have served over 7,000 meals. Members volunteer their time to shop, cook and serve the dinner.
This month, volunteers Ann Cucci, Carol Tiesi, Nicolas Limano and Kiwanis Past-President Frank Cahill prepared a nice hot delicious dinner.
The Littleton School K-Kids designed and made colorful placemats to dress up the tables at Homeless Solutions. They also made festive roll ups using fall decorated napkins. K-Kids Advisor Carol Tiesi also brought candy for the guests to enjoy after dinner.
Kiwanis Club volunteers Nicolas Limanov, Ann Cucci and Carol TiesiLittleton K-Kids make placemats to be used at the Homeless ShelterLittleton K-Kids make placemats to be used at the Homeless Shelter
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany purchases all the food used by the volunteers.
The group of volunteers meet at Homeless Solutions to start preparing dinner for the guests in the transitional housing program. The group prepared a fresh fruit salad, tossed salad with a homemade dressing prepared by Ann Cucci, baked ziti with meatballs and rolls and served vanilla cheesecake for dessert. They also served iced tea and coffee. Other volunteer groups such as St. Ann’s Church, Kiwanis Club of Morristown, prepares dinner for the shelter on other days of the month. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past eleven years.
Interested in learning more about the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, contact President Karen DeChristopher, by emailing karen.dechristopher@gmail.com.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Join us for breakfast to learn more about our group of volunteers.
CakeKiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany menuLittleton K-Kids Advisor Carol Tiesi brought candy to distribute to the guestsKiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Volunteer Ann Cucci preparing the tossed saladKiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Volunteer Ann Cucci cutting the cake to serve to the clients
The mission of Homeless Solutions is to offer shelter, services, and supportive housing to homeless and low-income people. For the homeless and working poor in our community, hope begins at Homeless Solutions, Inc. Homeless Solutions is a private, non-profit organization, helping those in need for past 30 years. In 2012, they served 267 people by providing emergency shelter and transitional housing. Their case managers offer the support needed to help the guests rebuild their lives and successfully return to independent living. They also develop permanent supportive housing that is energy efficient for very low, low, and moderate income families and individuals. They provided homes people can afford to 119 people in 2012. By supporting HSI through financial donations or volunteering, they are making a tangible difference in the lives of those most in need in our community. For more information on Homeless Solutions, click here.
Three Reason to Donate to Homeless Solutions:
When you donate to Homeless Solutions, you make a tangible difference in the life of someone in need in our community. Your donations –
Buy milk for children living in shelter.
Pay for childcare so a single parent can work.
Pay for gas for our shelter vans that take guests to public transportation to get to work and to medical appointments.
Click here to make a donation to Homeless Solutions.
PARSIPPANY — Wise Animal Rescue held a “Pancake” Fundraiser at Applebee’s, 1057 Route 46.
Many animal lovers attended the fundraiser and enjoyed the Applebee’s Breakfast consisting of Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage and a beverage.
Wise Animal Rescue (W.A.R.) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of dogs of all breeds. We are comprised of a network of caring people with a grassroots approach working towards a world where no dog is neglected, abused, or homeless.
W.A.R. rescues dogs of all ages and breeds from unsafe environments as well as those who are abandoned or surrendered. Partnering with veterinary practices that support their work, they are able to save dogs’ lives and restore them back to health. Central to their mission is to ensure that all dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on shots, and microchipped. Dogs are placed into responsible loving foster homes to be socialized and trained until they can be placed in a safe, permanent home.
W.A.R. invests time and energy into the raising of awareness, education, and advocacy on behalf of neglected, surrendered, and abandoned dogs. Included in their mission is to make the public aware of the myriad of problems resulting from backyard breeding, puppy mills, and the cruel and inhumane practice of dog baiting and dog fighting. Specifically, we are committed to advocating for and educating about dogs categorized as bully breed mixes that suffer an undeserved negative image which results in them facing unwarranted and unjust prejudice.
For more information on adopting or fostering a dog from Wise Animal Rescue, click here.
PARSIPPANY — The GFWC Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is collecting used eyeglasses, hearing aids and jewelry to be donated to New Eyes for the Needy.
New Eyes for the Needy is a not for profit organization founded in 1932 to improve the vision of the poor. New prescriptions eyeglasses are provided through a voucher program for Children and Adults in the United States who cannot afford glasses on their own.
They operate primarily through volunteer efforts and are overseen by a Board of Trustees.
The Woman’s Club has placed collection boxes at Boiling Springs Saving Bank, 66 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha and Cerbo Lumber, 1855 Route 46 East.
Your donation will help the Woman’s Club help others. For further information about the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills email womansclubofpth@gmail.com.
PARSIPPANY — Conagra Brands, Inc. announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Pinnacle Foods. The closing of the transaction follows the approval of Pinnacle Foods’ shareholders and satisfaction of all terms and conditions. Pinnacle Foods is located at 339 Jefferson Road.
Through the acquisition, Conagra Brands adds iconic brands to its portfolio, including Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Earth Balance and Vlasic, as well as emerging brands, such as Gardein, Glutino, Udi’s, Wish-Bone and EVOL, among others.
“Expanding Conagra Brands’ portfolio through the acquisition of Pinnacle Foods creates a tremendous opportunity to drive profitable growth and shareholder value by further leveraging our proven approach to innovation, brand-building, operational excellence and deep customer relationships,” said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of Conagra Brands. “We are excited to combine the Pinnacle and Conagra Brands portfolios in the attractive frozen meals and snacks and sweet treats categories. The complementary brands, operations and results-oriented cultures will help facilitate an effective integration and the continued transformation of Conagra Brands.”Conagra Brands, Inc. headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America’s leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company’s portfolio is evolving to satisfy people’s changing food preferences. Conagra’s iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender’s®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie’s® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke’s®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion.
PARSIPPANY — A Candy Land Christmas will have kids advance across Candy Land on a spectacular Christmas Adventure. This fun day will take place on December 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
Each stop on the journey, kids will meet up with kooky characters and take part in fun crafts and eat yummy snacks.
The adventure will also include fun games, a scavenger hunt, photo booth, and puppet skits. Parents are invited to join in the fun along with their kids.
This sweet day is for all children ages 4-12 and is free. Registration is a must by November 25. You may register online by clicking here.
Candy Land will be held at Living Waters Church, 649 Vail Road. Not a drop-off event. Please enjoy the event with your children.
MORRIS COUNTY — William Schievella, a law enforcement professional with over two decades of experience in Northern New Jersey, announced his endorsement of U.S. Navy veteran and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
Candidate Mikie Sherrill
Schievella served as the Undersheriff and Chief Warrant Officer at the Morris County Sheriff’s Office from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the Chief of Detectives in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office from 2007 to 2013. He is currently the Director of Communications & Community Policing in the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Director of the Police Studies Institute at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown.
“I first met Mikie Sherrill when she was a federal prosecutor and I was instantly impressed by her commitment to service and justice,” said William Schievella. “I know that she will be a fighter for New Jersey and support our police officers and law enforcement officials in the 11th District and beyond. I know that Mikie Sherrill puts the people of this community ahead of any party label, and that’s why I’m proud to endorse her bid for Congress.”
“I’m honored to have William Schievella’s support,” said Mikie Sherrill. “He has served the state of New Jersey for years, including a decade in Morris County. His work has made New Jersey safer, and I hope to work together to continue making our community a better place to live.”
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council introduced a resolution “Expressing Its Support for Senate Bill No. 2776 (2018) proposing a “Prohibition on Single-Use Plastics.”
Senators Bob Smith and Linda Greenstein have sponsored Senate Bill No. 2776, which proposes a prohibition on single-use of plastic carryout bags, expanded polystyrene food containers and single use plastic straws. The senate bill was introduced on June 25, 2018.
The bill would prohibit stores and food service businesses from providing single use plastic carryout bags to their customers; Any person from selling or offering for sale in the State any expanded polystyrene (known as Styrofoam) single-use food service product containers; Any food service business from selling or providing any food in any single-use expanded polystyrene food service product container; and any food service business from selling or providing single-use plastic straws to customers.
The resolution stated “Single-use plastic waste creates significant litter problems in Parsippany neighborhoods, also litter parks, sewer systems and Passaic, Whippany and Rockaway Rivers. The disposal of single-use plastic waste created an impediment to achievement of Parsippany’s environmental goals.
The reduction in single-use plastic waste would help to protect the marine environment, advance solid waste reduction, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep waterways clean.
As part of the Senate bill “A person who violates any provision of the bill would be subject to a penalty of up to $5,000 for each offense, and each day during which the violation continues would constitute a separate offense.”
The resolution passed 5-0 and Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Clerk Khaled Madin will forward a copy of the resolution to the Governor of the State of New Jersey, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey, Senators Smith and Greenstein, the members of the Morris County Legislative Delegation, members of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Mayor and Council of all municipalities within Morris County.
Monday morning, October 29, 2018, I read an article by a New Jersey news media that Robert Menendez US senate candidate had a political rally attended by Governor Murphy at Parsippany Main Library.
I was quite disturbed, because ten years ago Republican candidates from Morris County had a rally at the same place and I expressed my consternation to the Library Director that such events should not be held at any library for several reasons: The library is a facility of learning, a quiet atmosphere and what security measures were in place to ensure the safety of the libraries occupants.
The Library Director ten years ago committed to me that no such events would occur again at the library.
The town council should pass ordinance banning such events at any public facilities. To the best of my knowledge no political events were every held at public facilities by republican township candidates.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Mountain Lakes Police Chief Shawn Bennett are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15 year old male from Mountain Lakes, who has been missing since Tuesday, October 30.
Thomas Kolding, who lives in Mountain Lakes with his parents, was last known to be at his family home on October 30.
It is believed that Kolding may have travelled by train from Denville to Newark – Broad Street Station. From there, he is believed to have travelled by train from Broad Street Station to New York Penn Station. His location is unknown from that point.
However, the investigation revealed that Kolding had a strong interest in travelling to California.
Kolding is a 15 year old white male. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He weighs approximately 120 lbs and is five foot three in height. He was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket, gray winter skull cap and carrying a large black backpack.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Mt. Lakes Police at (973) 334-1413.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to make contact with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit On-Call Detective through the Morris County Communications Center at (973) 285-2900, or email Detective/Supervisor Leah Atterbury at latterbury@co.morris.nj.us, or contact the Mountain Lakes Police Department at 973-334-1413, specifically Detective John Hukowski.
Anyone with information who may be seeking to remain anonymous can contact Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at www.copcall.org, (973) COP-CALL, or the free “P3 Tips” app on any mobile device.
PARSIPPANY — Conagra Brands, Inc. announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Pinnacle Foods. The closing of the transaction follows the approval of Pinnacle Foods’ shareholders and satisfaction of all terms and conditions. Pinnacle Foods is located at 339 Jefferson Road.
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