PARSIPPANY — All Children’s Theatre, a non-profit, tax-exempt arts organization established in Parsippany in 1983 will be returning once again to the Parsippany PAL Youth Center in March with Saturday morning performing arts programs for area boys and girls ages 4-14.
No prior theatre experience is required to register.
Registration forms are available online by clicking here, where the spring schedule can be accessed. School year registration forms may be downloaded. Registration deadline is March 5.
Programs are themed and include “Disney Musical Revue”, “Creative Dramatics/Comedy” and “Kiddie Dramatics” programs. They are directed by Eric Gross, a certified music teacher, with years of teaching experience.
All sessions begin on Saturday, March 17 and end with a family performance on the last session on May 19.
All Children’s Theatre has registered over 13,500 children during the past 35 years and has staged over 530 performances. “Every Child Is a Star” has been their motto. For further information call (973) 335-5328 or click here.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano presented the family of Henry N. Luther, III, with a Proclamation on Tuesday, February 6 at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. The Mayor and Mayor Michael Luther unveiled a plaque in honor of Henry N. Luther, III, which will remain on the wall at the Municipal Building.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano
Friends, Relatives, Township Employees, Mayor Mimi Letts, residents were among the many attending the unveiling of the plaque.
Luther, a well-respected attorney and statesman, died peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2017.
Michael M. Luther, Michael Soriano and Marge Sullivan
He will always be remembered as a man of integrity. He was born in Teaneck to a railroad engineer, Henry N. Luther, Jr. and a housewife, Mary (nee Phelan).
He was raised in Jersey City. In his youth, he developed a love of swimming that he kept all of his life. He was recognized as a Lincoln High School and Jersey City YMCA champion. He held many jobs as a lifeguard, including a stint at the famed salt-water pool at Palisades Amusement Park.
He was elected to the Township Council in 1966 and then selected to be the Council President. Upon the untimely death of Mayor John E.J. Walsh, Henry was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late mayor. He was then elected in a general election in 1967 and re-elected in 1969. Although he was a popular mayor he did not run for re-election in 1973, because he believed that elective office should not be a lifetime appointment.
After completing his second term as Mayor, he resumed the practice of law, but only briefly. In 1975, he went to Trenton for the first of several jobs in the administration of Governor Brendan T. Byrne. Henry first served as Director of the Lottery Commission, then was asked to serve as the Governor’s Executive Secretary. In 1977, he left State government to serve as Campaign Manager for Governor Brendan T. Byrne’s re-election campaign. After leading the Byrne campaign to victory, he returned to the practice of law with a well-established Morristown law firm, that was renamed Dillon Bitar and Luther. When Mimi Letts became Mayor of Parsippany in 1994, she appointed Dillon, Bitar & Luther as the Township Attorney.
On December 9, 1977, Henry was sworn in as the New Jersey Commissioner for The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, a bi-state agency. In nominating Henry, Governor Byrne said he was recognizing Henry’s skill as an administrator, mediator and negotiator, which would assure that the public interest would be well represented. At the time, Henry down-played his talents and told a reporter that he was reluctant to take the position because he gets seasick. He told the Governor he would only take the appointment if he was assured he would not have to board any ships. He served on The Waterfront Commission until 1983.
His greatest role in life began in 1982 when he became “Poppy.” He zealously accepted the role as a lifetime appointment. While he was very accomplished at his prior positions, he was unrivaled as Poppy. Many people, who witnessed or were regaled with his adventures with his grandchildren joked, “In my next life I want to come back as one of Henry’s grandchildren.” Henry loved to play cards with his grandchildren. It would start as a match game when they were young, with two or three cards, and eventually they all would play 10-card Gin Rummy. He also had a love for the New York Times crossword puzzle, which the grandchildren also came to love. He always stressed the importance of reading to his children and grandchildren. Whether it was a newspaper or a book (or two) he always had something to read wherever he went.
The plaque on the wall in Parsippany Municipal Building
The proclamation read:
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Proclamation
Whereas, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills honors the late Henry N. Luther III as an extraordinary example of a man who dedicated his life to public service, in his town, state, and country.
Whereas, we commend his recognition as Outstanding Member of his platoon in the United States Marine Corps, as well as a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal on January 16, 1955 while serving in the Korean conflict, after which he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
Whereas, the residents of Parsippany elected Henry N. Luther to the Township Council in 1966 and was elected as Mayor in 1967 and re-elected in 1973.
Now, Therefore, I, Michael A. Soriano, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, do hereby proclaim the first Monday of June as Henry N. Luther III Day.
Dated this 6th day of February, 2018.
Mayors Michael M. Luther, Mimi Letts and Michael Soriano
PARSIPPANY – Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools will have a ninety minute delayed opening tomorrow, February 8, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Sergent.
PARSIPPANY — Troy Hills K-kids had very a successful hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply drive for St. Hubert’s in the beginning of the year
The students had a connection with someone from Puerto Rico who gave specific items to donate, and the K-Kids came up with very generous donations.
Many dogs affected by the hurricanes this year went to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, and Troy Hills School was able to bring in pet food, blankets, and pet food to donate as well.
In November, also had another canned food drive, which they donated to a few families in the school for Thanksgiving as well as the Parsippany Food Pantry.
Troy Hills K-kids hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply driveTroy Hills K-kids hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply driveTroy Hills K-kids hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply driveTroy Hills K-kids hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply drive
PARSIPPANY — Teva Pharmaceuticals, an Israeli drug company specializing in generics, laid off 46 employees at its 400 Interpace Parkway office in January, according to the WARN notice.
The layoffs came as part of a “comprehensive restructuring plan” aimed at cuttings costs and improving overall organization and performance, the company said in a statement.
The plan will result in thousands of layoffs worldwide.
“As part of this restructuring plan, we will also close or divest a significant number of R&D facilities, headquarters and office locations across all geographies,” the statement said. “These steps, which exclude the impact of any future divestments, are expected to result in the reduction of approximately 14,000 positions globally – over 25% of Teva’s total workforce – over the next two years.”
The company would not say how many people it continued to employ in Parsippany. It has offices in Fairfield and Hackensack.
PARSIPPANY — There are many ways to learn about books. For example, children write book reports or make story mobiles. Lake Hiawatha Elementary School Preschool students found another way to learn about books by acting out the stories. Each of the preschool classes used a book that they read in class to inspire their clothing collection.
AM Preschool Classes
The students then dressed up to represent the story. They enjoy walking down our runway in their costumes each year. For the 11th year, the runway will again be aglow with the sparkle of children’s imagination.
The show will be televised and streamed online by Parsippany’s Video on the Go. Tune into channel 21 via Cablevision of Morris and watch.
PARSIPPANY — Jessica Ferguson achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2017 semester, earning a spot on the Provost’s List at Hofstra University. She is studying Speech-Language Pathology. Jessica was a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2014.
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked private university just 25 miles from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities.
They offer small classes and personal attention with the resources, technology, and facilities of a large university. Students can chose from undergraduate and graduate offerings in liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering and applied science, communication, education, health sciences and human services, honors studies, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Named to the 2015 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates, Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students known for civic engagement and public service.
DENVILLE — Morris County School of Technology teacher, Jennifer Skomial, has been nominated for the 2017-2018 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Jennifer Skomial was nominated by a colleague who she mentored last year. As a lead teacher, Mrs. Skomial works hard to help all of her colleagues find success. She is actively involved in her school, making herself available for students, staff and her community when needed. “She is always pleasant, smiling and encouraging,” the nominator said. “She is a great role model on a professional and personal level.”
Ms. Skomial teaches the Academy for Education and Learning at Morris County School of Technology. Preparing high school students for careers in the field of education has been a full-circle moment in her career. As a junior and senior at Morris Knolls high school, Skomial attended the same teacher prep program that she now teaches. Now, she spends her days preparing students to teach in the on-site preschool, planning guest speakers and field trips that will further explore careers in education, and creating lessons that will engage her students in all aspects of child development, classroom management, and other teaching-related topics.
“I state with conviction that I have never worked with a more genuinely devoted teacher. Mrs. Skomial is innovative, creative, and collaborative. She consistently brings out the very best in her students and colleagues,” said Lynne Jackson, Principal.
Each school year, the LifeChanger of the Year program receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For 2017-2018, there will be a total of 17 individual LifeChanger of the Year awards. The awards structure is as follows:
1 National Grand Prize Winner
4 Grand Prize Finalists
10 LifeChanger Award Winners
1 Spirit Award Winner
1 Spotlight Award Winner
Each winner will receive a cash award that is split between the individual winner and their school. The national Grand Prize award is $10,000. Winners are announced via surprise award ceremonies held at their schools. The top five winners will also be honored at a national awards ceremony in Bermuda. Winners will be announced in Spring 2018.
Winners will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals. Nominees must be school district employees. Award winners are selected based on the following criteria:
A proven ability to make a beneficial difference in the lives of students
An ability to positively add to the development of the school’s atmosphere
Is involved in leadership activities at the school and/or community level
A demonstrative record of excellent performance at the professional level
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Swetha Paka earned a master’s degree from Georgia State University during the Fall 2017 semester. More than 3,000 students were awarded degrees during ceremonies held in December.
Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of nearly 52,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
PARSIPPANY — Please join us in supporting the Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills (WCPTH) by enjoying lunch or dinner at Annabella’s Pizza & Restaurant, 329 Smith Road, on Wednesday, February 21 and Thursday, February, 22. Annabella’s is open from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. The offer is valid for to-go orders also. Click here to download the flyer must be presented for WCPTH to get a portion of the proceeds.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. WCPTH has demonstrated its commitment to the community through an impressively wide range of community service endeavors. The Club has served the township and the state with initiatives to support education, home life, conservation and more. WCPTH is very proud to have been instrumental in the founding of the Parsippany Library and the Parsippany Child Day Care Center. Today the Woman’s Club is involved with the Parsippany Food Pantry, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Jersey Battered Women’s Service and Child Abuse Prevention – NJ. We also support Boatsie’s Boxes for the military serving overseas, UNICEF, Heifer International and other worthy and charitable causes
The next General Meeting, which is open to area women, will be held on Monday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive.
For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, or click here for website.
PARSIPPANY — He is a four-month-old Pit mix and he is extremely lovable, not to mention cute!
He will be medium sized when fully grown. Scooter has already mastered “sit” and “down” within one day in his foster home! He is very smart, treat motivated, and overall highly trainable! He loves to give kisses and snuggle! He does great with other dogs and kids above the age of ten. Scooter is working on his potty training but he sleeps through the night in his crate.
He has never met a person he hasn’t liked! He is playful, loyal, and always aims to please! Scooter can’t wait to find his forever home!
If you are interested in adopting Scooter, please fill out an application by clicking here. Wise Animal Rescue us a volunteer-based group and want to ensure that all applicants are as serious about the adoption process as we are.
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W.A.R.’s goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place our dogs in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of our dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.
Our adoption process starts with filling an application, home visit, meet and greet and then finalizing with an adoption contract and fee.
Adoption fees range from about $300.00 to $600.00. These fees help defray costs of veterinary and foster.
PARSIPPANY — The Morris County School of Technology’s PTO will be holding a Comedy Night Fundraiser on Saturday, March 3.
Enjoy a night of laughter featuring professional comedians Pete Michaels, Brad Trackman, and Steve Shaffer. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Show begins promptly at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $25.00 each and non-refundable. Bring your own food and drink.
For ticket information, email mcstpto@yahoo.com or call (862) 228-3430. All seating is reserved. Purchase tickets soon for best seating. Tricky Tray tickets and 50/50 tickets will be available to purchase at event.
Extra parking will be available at Smith Field Park located next to Parsippany PAL. Only adults 21 and older will be permitted. All proceeds to benefit Morris County School of Technology Projection Graduation and PTO.
PARSIPPANY — The MOMS Club of Parsippany Area East is hosting a dine-out event at Habit Burger on Tuesday, February 6 to help benefit one of our members.
Michelle and her husband Francis are parents to a beautiful three year old daughter. They currently reside in Parsippany and are members of TLCC (Francis can often be seen on stage playing the guitar during Sunday services). In early 2017 Michelle was diagnosed with a very rare Lymphoma (Subcutaneous Panniculitis like T-Cell Lymphoma or SPTCL) at which time it became aggressive. On top of this diagnosis, she was diagnosed with another disease (HLH or Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis) which is a life-threatening immunodeficiency. Michelle will undergo six sessions of chemotherapy and a STEM Cell transplant. Medical bills are piling up quickly and unfortunately her Health Insurance doesn’t fully cover the services and medications that she now requires. A go fund me page has been set up to help with her extensive medical bills. If you cannot make it to the event, please consider making a donation by clicking here.
Join us at Habit Burger, 3043 Route 46, Morris Hills Shopping Center) on Tuesday, February 6 between 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to benefit Michelle. She will receive 20% of the profits from that night from everyone who shows a print out of the form or shows it on their phone. Applies to dine in and take out! Click here to download flyer.
The MOMS Club of Parsippany East is a local chapter of an international non-profit support group focused on the stay at home mom. We offer support and enriching activities to both mothers and their children. Although we focus on the stay-at-home mom, we support all moms and have mothers who work part-time or full-time among our members. Our activities include a monthly meeting; organized family activities and outings; a book club (for the moms); playgroups; service projects to benefit both children in need and our communities; and, of course, MOMS Night Out!
Due to Parsippany’s size and number of schools, we are divided into East and West chapters. To find out more about our club find us on Facebook or email us at Parsippanymomsclubeast@gmail.com.
Dear Family, friends, neighbors, work colleagues of Bill Foote and residents of the Parsippany community:
FIRST, Susan Giordano, Daniel Gaestel and Delia Petrula, friends of Bill have organized this gofundme for Bill Foote. His illness in the prime of his career impacts his future plan for his children Billy and Rebecca realizing their goals in completing college. Bill will have medical, illness and assistive technology bills over and above insurance coverages. We want to help with that, too. Please consider donating to this fund. Your GIFTS will go directly to Bill and family to help with these expenses.
NEXT, please read below the words of Delia Petrula, asking you to support Bill, her very good friend:
Our good friend, Bill Foote, needs your support! As many of you know, over the years, Bill has donated his time to numerous organizations. Many of you know Bill from the countless hours Bill has spent on the Parsippany Football fields, selflessly helping to shape the minds and bodies of young men.
You may recognize Bill from his participation in the Parsippany Christmas parades where he has been Santa to many, many children throughout the years. Bill has also mentored young accountants new to the field with his employer, Bruno, DiBello & Co., L.L.C.
Maybe you recognize him from his association with the Cherry Ridge Gun Range where his is a member.
After losing his beloved Alaina in April of 2013, Bill joined the Soaring Spirits Widow/Widowers Group.
Bill quickly became well known in the group, someone you could turn to for advice, a shoulder you could lean on day or night.
Today, one of the group’s favorite Bill phrases “my friend” resonates throughout the Wednesday dinners.
Memories of Christmas parties where Bill volunteered to dress as Santa and surprised the crowd along with his elf helper, KDD will NEVER be forgotten. Recently Bill was diagnosed with ALS. ALS is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle nerves to die and affecting voluntary muscle movement.
For years, Bill has been an inspiration to many, many people with his uplifting spirit and great sense of humor.
NOW, Bill needs YOUR help to ensure a great future for his two wonderful children. Rebecca is studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York City and Billy is studying at County College of Morris.
PLEASE, take a moment now and help Bill the way Bill helped so many in the past. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by Bill and his family.
PARSIPPANY — One of New Jersey’s fastest growing Christian churches, Liquid Church, has once again been selected to host Night To Shine sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, an unforgettable prom night experience designed especially for teens and adults ages 14+ with special needs. New this year, Liquid Church is turning the special event into New Jersey’s largest Night To Shine prom, with 500 guests and 1000 volunteers gathered under one roof – the church’s brand-new Broadcast Campus in Parsippany. The event will be held on Friday, February 9. Beauty Bar from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Main Event from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Guests at Night To Shine will receive the VIP treatment, with a red carpet prom entrance and friendly paparazzi snapping their photo. Once inside, guests will visit stations for shoe shining, corsages and boutonnieres, limo rides, and games before moving on to the main event – dancing! The highlight of the evening will be the crowning ceremony, where each Night To Shine guest is crowned a prom king or queen.
Also new in 2018, Liquid Church is hosting an All-Day Beauty Bar with free hair and makeup stations for guests and their caregivers to help them get prom-ready before the big event. Liquid Church is expecting over 500 prom guests to attend, and 1,000 Liquid Church volunteers will be on hand to create this special event, including 500 “buddies,” who will serve as personal hosts for each and every prom guest.
“It’s truly our privilege and passion to serve families with special needs. We want our honored guests to feel supported as they engage with their peers, to feel a sense of belonging, and to recognize their God-given potential. Hosting Night To Shine is an incredible way that we do this at Liquid Church,” said Tim Lucas, lead pastor and founder of Liquid Church. “We know that New Jersey has the highest rate of Autism in the nation. The need here is tremendous, and so we’re not only hosting this event for the third year in a row, but in 2018 we’re turning it into one of New Jersey’s biggest parties – gathering more guests and volunteers in one location than ever before!”
Worldwide, 375 churches honored more than 75,000 kings and queens of the prom in 2017 with the help of 150,000 volunteers across 50 states and 11 counties, showing tremendous growth since Night To Shine launched in 2015 with 44 host churches, 7,000 guests and the help of 15,000 volunteers. Night To Shine 2018 promises to be the biggest event yet, with over 500 locations already signed up to participate around the world.
“Night to Shine is my favorite night of the year! It’s also a favorite night for thousands and thousands of kings and queens all over the world that we crown at the end of this prom. Every town, every village, every state, and every country needs to host a Night to Shine for their special needs community. It’s a time in which people can work together and be a part of something significant and life-changing – and be blessed in the process. It’s about being a part of one team, God’s team,” said Tim Tebow, founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation.
For additional information on Night to Shine hosted by Liquid Church in Parsippany click here.
For more information on the worldwide movement of Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation click here.
Liquid Church is one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing Christian churches. Officially launched in 2007 by Lead Pastor Tim Lucas, the church’s vision and mission is to “Saturate the State with the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” with six campuses in Essex, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Union Counties. Each week, over 4,000 people experience Liquid Church’s worship services in New Jersey and around the globe through Church Online. As part of its global outreach, Liquid provides clean drinking water to the poorest of the poor, with dozens of completed wells in several countries including El Salvador and Nicaragua – and most recently, Rwanda! Liquid Church’s innovative approaches to outreach and ministry have been spotlighted by CNN, FOX News, and The Today Show. For more information click here.
The Tim Tebow Foundation exists to bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. That mission is being fulfilled every day through the foundation’s seven areas of outreach, including W15H, Timmy’s Playrooms, Orphan Care, Adoption Aid, the Tebow CURE Hospital, Team Tebow and Night to Shine. For more information on the Tim Tebow Foundation click here.
Project Help a local charity devoted to helping veterans, is hosting their first annual Poster contest for students all over New Jersey.
The theme is “I Love America” and open to all budding young artists. Prizes will be awarded in each category grade category and will be judged on design, originality and content. There will be three place winners in each of the category grades of K-4. 5-8. 9-12.
All artwork must be 2 dimensional, no digital entries will be accepted. Poster should include the project Help Logo and size cannot exceed 18” x 24”. Entries must include a signed (by parent) entry form can be downloaded by clicking here.
All entries must be received by February 23 at Project Help, 55 Bank Street, Sussex, New Jersey 07461. All entries become the property of Project Help.
The awards ceremony will be in March and entrants will be notified of the date, time and place. Once the awards are given, the posters will go on display all around the area at schools, Libraries and other public places.
Through this Poster Contest, we hope to engage our young people with a renewed sense of patriotism and respect for our wonderful country and for the men and women who served in the Military to preserve our freedom.
Project Help, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Charity, is incorporated in Sussex County. “Our mission, said Sandy Mitchell, Executive Director, is to help Veterans and their families during difficult times. We cover the seven northern counties and moving to the southern counties, assisting Veterans in getting their lives back together.” She is also the founder of Project Help and knows only too well the aftermath of war. She was married to a Vietnam Vet and has a special place in her heart for all veterans of every war. “Many are lost in war and many as the result of being in war”, said Sandy, who lost her husband after he returned home from Vietnam.
Project Help is growing quickly and expansion creates a massive need for reliable volunteers, committee and board members. If you would like to help, just contact them at (973) 875-2068.
PARSIPPANY — Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company held its annual Fire Company Dinner Dance and Awards Ceremony at the Mansion at Mountain Lakes on Saturday, evening, February 3.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano thanked the members of District 2 for their outstanding volunteer service to the residents and businesses of Parsippany.
Many members were recognized for their contributions to the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company. Deputy Chief Joe Reeber was recognized as the “Firefighter of the Year”.
The next special event will be the annual fish and chicken fundraiser dinner on Friday, February 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with take out available.
Tickets are $16.00 for adults and $12.00 for children.
On the first “Friday Without Frelinghuysen” since Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11th Dist.) announced his retirement plans, new Parsippany Mayor Michael Soriano praised the “warriors” of NJ 11th for Change and thanked the 12-term congressman–for galvanizing him to run for office. “Going against the good Congressman was one of my main reasons for running, because it was…
PARSIPPANY — At the conclusion of the 2004 NFL season, the Patriots beat the Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. If you’ve been waiting ever since for the rematch, you’re in luck. The teams will face off again on Sunday in Super Bowl LII.
In that meeting 13 years ago, the Patriots, of course, won 20-17, although the game wasn’t that close. The Eagles and Patriots will battle again beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, with the Lombardi Trophy again on the line.
The first Parsippany connection is the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
The Vince Lombardi Trophy is the trophy awarded each year to the winning team of the National Football League’s championship game, the Super Bowl. The trophy is named in honor of NFL coach Vince Lombardi.
The moment of victory at the Super Bowl, the World Series and every major championship is commemorated for all time by the presentation of custom-designed sterling silver trophies from Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany has created the most revered symbols of athletic achievement in every notable field of sport. From the beginning, Tiffany designers were dedicated to the highest level of quality and craftsmanship that would pay tribute to the athletes’ skill and prowess.
Tiffany & Company is at 15 Sylvan Way.
Super Bowl LII is Sunday, February 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium (home of the Minnesota Vikings) in Minneapolis, Minn. The Twin Cities last played host to the Big Game 26 years ago, when Washington beat Buffalo 37-24 at the Metrodome in Super Bowl.
The second Parsippany connection is Zygi Wilf.
Zygi Wilf
The Minnesota Vikings is owned by Zygi Wilf. Zygmunt “Zygi” Wilf (born April 22, 1950) is a German-born Jewish-American billionaire real estate developer. He is the principal owner of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. After working as an attorney, Wilf joined the family business and became head of one of the company’s affiliates, Garden Commercial Properties. Wilf has grown the company from four shopping centers in Northern New Jersey to over a hundred properties, including several large malls. In addition to the commercial properties, the Garden companies also own and manage 90,000 apartment units around the country.
More recently, Parsippany Littleton, LLC purchased the property of the former GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) located at 1500 Littleton Road on October 6, for $8,500,000.00. The buyer is listed as Parsippany Littleton, LLC. The office address is listed as 820 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills.
Also listed at the address of 820 Morris Avenue is Garden Homes. Garden Homes is owned in part or wholly by Zygi Wilf. Zygi Wilf is the Owner/Chairman of the Minnesota Vikings (click here for additional details).
Wilf joined the family business and became head of one of the company’s affiliates, Garden Commercial Properties. Wilf has grown the company from four shopping centers in Northern New Jersey to over a hundred properties, including several large malls. In addition to the commercial properties, the Garden companies also own and manages 90,000 apartment units around the country. In Parsippany, Garden Communities consists of Powdermill Heights, Knoll Gardens, Mill Run at Parsippany, Redstone Gardens, Ridgeview Gardens, Redstone Apartments, Vail Gardens and Westgate Apartments.
Garden Homes is also involved with Forge Pond, a new townhouse development with a price tag ranging from $435,000 to $535,000; Puddingstone Ridge, single family homes with a price tag of approximately $825,000; In Budd Lake, Lakeview Homes, single family homes with a price tag of approximately $600,000; In Fairfield, The Reserve at Fairfield, with homes ranging from $829,000 to $1,014,000. Mazdabrook Commons is listed as one of their past projects.
Other projects of Garden Homes is located in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, Warren Counties and Hartford Connecticut.
Garden Communities offers apartment rentals throughout New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. They offer 1, 2 or 3 bedroom units, studios, townhouses/duplexes, luxury apartment rentals, affordable housing or 55+ active adult communities. Their properties offer residents access to extensive shopping, entertainment, the best schools in the area and recreational activities for all ages.
Garden Commercial Properties also is listed at 820 Morris Avenue. Some of the properties in that portfolio include Parsippany’s Arlington Plaza, among over a dozen other shopping centers in New Jersey. Rutgers Village, Powder Mill East Shopping Center, and Powder Mill West Shopping Centers are part of Pineview Homes, which is a subsidiary of the Wilf empire.
PARSIPPANY — Students from the Chinese Exchange Program visited Town Hall on Friday, February 2. Township Clerk Khalid Madin conducted a tour and explained to the students the different parts of Municipal Government and visited the different departments.
A shared partnership with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township and the Board of Education, they host the AEE (American Educational Exploration) winter Chinese Exchange Program.
Chinese Exchange Program
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Township Clerk Khalid Madin discussing the functions of the Clerk
Township Clerk Khalid Madin discussing the functions of the Clerk to the Chinese Exchange Students
Jonathan Nelson, Director of Utilities, talking to the Chinese Exchange Students
Chinese Exchange Students in the Business Administrator's Office
Chinese Exchange Students had fun with the fake arm hanging from a cabinet in the Business Administrators Office
Chinese Exchange Students conducting Township Business in the Council Chambers
The Chinese Exchange Students in the Township Council Chambers
Mayor Michael Soriano shaking hands with the students
The Chinese Exchange Students posing with Mayor Michael Soriano and members of the Council
Mayor Michael Soriano posing for a selfie with the students
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani and Council Vice President Janice McCarthy
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., Township Clerk Khalid Madin and Council Vice President Janice McCarthy
Familes in Parsippany hosts the Exchange student during their two week stay in Parsippany. The students are attending regular classes at Brooklawn Middle School and Central Middle School for two weeks to experience the difference between the school systems in China and the United States. The students will attend local school activities and programs as they tour Parsippany. The host family’s responsibilities include a safe nurturing home environment, the opportunity to participate in your family’s life and events, breakfasts, dinners, and transportation to and from school or afterschool activities. “Being a Host Family and enjoy the experience that can change their view of the world…can change yours too!”
The fourteen students visiting Parsippany are from Macau, China. Macau is a region on the south coast of China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. A Portuguese territory until 1999, it reflects a mix of cultural influences. Its giant casinos and malls on the Cotai Strip, which joins the islands of Taipa and Coloane, have earned it the nickname, “Las Vegas of Asia.” One of its more striking landmarks is 338m-high Macau Tower, with sweeping city views.
Mayor Michael Soriano posing for a selfie with the students
DENVILLE — Morris County School of Technology teacher, Jennifer Skomial, has been nominated for the 2017-2018 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
He does great with other dogs and kids above the age of ten. Scooter is working on his potty training but he sleeps through the night in his crate.
