Parsippany Housing and Fire Prevention will get new home

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Housing and Fire Prevention will get new home
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps

PARSIPPANY — Upon receipt by Business Administrator Ellen Sandman of a memo written by Police Chief Paul Philipps, the administration of Mayor Michael Soriano began to review the proposal of a police substation that was hastily approved by the prior administration and council in 2017.

The proposal for a substation was executed without a proper weighting of the advantages and drawbacks of opening such a substation at the proposed Powder Mill Plaza location.

The premature installation of a sign before opening by the prior administration, which implied the presence of an open and staffed police substation at the proposed location, also had the potential to open up the Township to liability in the case of a related emergency. For that reason, the sign has been covered while the administration reviewed the totality of the facts surrounding the proposal.

The public safety of Parsippany’s residents is the paramount role of our local government. The facts surrounding the proposal of a police substation in the Powder Mill section of the Township indicate that this proposal is not in the best interests of the safety of our residents. For more details on why this is the case, please see the attached memorandum from Chief Philipps to Business Administrator Sandman.

The Township will instead be using the Powder Mill Plaza location, in which the Township entered into a long-term lease under the previous administration, to house the Township’s Housing and Fire Prevention Departments. For years, these departments have been squeezed into tight quarters at the Parsippany Community Center. In moving to the Powder Mill Plaza location, the Community Center will have more parking spaces for our residents and more working space for our staff.

This new arrangement is a win-win for the residents of Parsippany and the Parsippany Police Department. Residents will save tax dollars by avoiding the staffing and related upkeep costs of a new 24-hour Township facility.

The Police Department will not be stretched thinner to staff a 24-hour facility in an area with low crime rates and very little foot traffic.

Death of Morris County Correctional Facility Inmate

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Death of Morris County Correctional Facility Inmate

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon confirm the death of a Morris County Correctional Facility inmate on Tuesday, January 30, at the Morristown Medical Center.

The inmate who has been identified as Alhakeem Pray, had been an inmate at the Correctional Facility since August 15, 2017. On the morning of Tuesday, January 30, Pray was found to be experiencing a medical issue. Medical aid was rendered and Pray was transported to the Morristown Medical Center for further treatment. He later succumbed to his medical issues while at the hospital.

The investigation into this incident is being conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

This investigation is ongoing, however the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the Manner of Death to be Natural. The Cause of Death is Pulmonary Thromboembolism due to deep leg vein thrombosis.

Erica Ruja on James Madison University dean’s list

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Erica Ruja on James Madison University dean’s list

PARSIPPANY —  James Madison University is pleased to announce Erica Ruja, a Parsippany Hills High School Graduate of 2014, majoring in psychology, made the dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester:

Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899.

James Madison University offers each student a future of significance — not an education of mere prestige, but an extraordinary education of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled attention to the world community, a university-wide enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to student success.

Township holds successful fundraiser for the Anderson Family

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Township holds successful fundraiser for the Anderson Family

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills held a fundraiser to support a Parsippany family who tragically lost their home in a fire on Christmas Day. On Saturday, January 27 over $1,000 was raised for the Anderson Family.

Applebee’s, located at 1057 Route 46 hosted the fundraiser and donated the food, kitchen staff and premises to raise the funds. The breakfast includes flapjacks, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea, milk or orange juice.

Parsippany High School Key Club members Eileen Zhang, Janani Rao, Yukta Nyati, Anjala Shah, Sahaj Patel, Sanjana Sure, Amanda Cen and Neil Khare joined Parsippany Hills High School Key Club members Andrea Potesta, Ana Durante, Cindy Lam, Irene Hsieh, Wasay Noor and seated the guests, served the food and cleaned the tables.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany members Carol Tiesi, Karen DeChristopher, Mayor Michael Soriano, Greg Elbin, Susan Elbin, Silvia Cooper, Nicolas Limanov, and President Frank Cahill brought the orders from the kitchen for the students to serve the guests.

Frank Cahill issued a “Certificate of Appreciation” to all the Key Club members stating, “On behalf of the members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany we thank you for being part of the Key Club and making a difference in our community.”

Another fundraiser is planned for Saturday, February 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at IHOP, 792 Route 46. (click here to download flyer to present to server). A percentage of the meal proceeds during that time will go to the family.

Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury Educate Community on Opioid Epidemic

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Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury Educate Community on Opioid Epidemic

MORRIS COUNTY — On Sunday, January 28, Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, and Chief Peer Recovery Specialist Alton Robinson of Morris CARES, joined the members of the Temple Shalom of Succasunna for a Brotherhood Breakfast presentation on the ongoing opioid epidemic. The Brotherhood meets monthly to discuss issues that affect the local community.

As expressed by Prosecutor Knapp, in order to truly make progress against the opioid epidemic, it is necessary for the residents of Morris County to understand the enormity of this crisis. To that goal, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has conducted numerous educational presentations by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury since 2015. As the stigma surrounding opioid use and the disease of substance abuse disorder is continuously erased, progress in this battle will continue to be made.

The presentation covered multiple aspects of the opioid epidemic, including how it impacts the community, what law enforcement is doing to combat the crisis, and the success of the current programs in Morris County.

Even though the majority of people in our community have been affected by the opioid epidemic in some way, there has been a general lack of knowledge about how street opiates have changed over the years. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury provided a basic understanding of pharmaceutical opioid drug abuse, how this problem can lead to addiction, how heroin is used, distributed, and priced in Morris County, as well as how Fentanyl has become a major killer of drug users.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office along with the Morris Center for Addiction Recovery Education & Success (CARES), are seeking to make Morris County stigma-free, while offering the best possible opportunities for those suffering from substance abuse disorder to change their lives.

 

Statement from Representative Rodney P. Frelinghuysen

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Statement from Representative Rodney P. Frelinghuysen

Statement of Representative Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (NJ-11)

Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen

Today as I announce my retirement at the end of this session of Congress, I want to use the opportunity to strongly encourage the many young people I meet to consider public service.  Public service is an incredible way to turn your convictions into something that serves the greater good and to do it alongside people from every walk of life and background.  That has certainly been my experience here in this House, and during my Army service in Vietnam.  I thank my friends and colleagues with whom I have served.  My years in public service have allowed me to represent my home county of Morris for over 40 years, and also Essex, Passaic, Sussex Counties, and earlier on, Somerset!  That would not have been possible without the love and support of my wife, Virginia, our two girls and my late father and mentor, Peter.  The unsung heroes of my time in Congress are my staff, both in Morristown and Washington, who tend every day to the needs of 730,000 constituents!

During my time serving here there have been times of great tragedy including the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the ravages of Hurricane Sandy on my home state.   In my role on the House Appropriations Committee, I made sure that New Jersey’s needs were met in both the immediate aftermath as well as over time in the wake of these events.  I have proudly been able to secure key federal investments for New Jersey to strengthen our economy, our institutions of higher education, our hospitals and public transportation systems, to preserve open space and protect the environment and to better serve our veterans and our fellow citizens with mental illness and disabilities.

As Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, this past year I have had a singular focus on “getting our work done”.  We completed 12 appropriations bill left over from 2017, we passed all 2018 bills in record time through regular order, and three Disaster Supplementals historic in scope and the expediency with which we acted to help our fellow citizens.  In my remaining year as chairman, I am determined to finish the FY18 bills and pass our FY19 bills through regular order.   Every member, Republican and Democrat, will continue to have ample opportunity to directly impact the Congressional power of the purse and decide the best and highest use of limited taxpayer money.  This will require — and I will happily devote — all my energies to this task.

Throughout my service in this House, my deepest devotion has been to supporting our Armed Forces, all volunteers, and their families, here and abroad, and those warfighters who have returned home with injuries and who depend on a functioning veterans’ health care system.  To those of you I have met while you served us overseas and to those of you that I have sat by your bedside, I hope and trust I have served you well.

I have worked in a bipartisan manner, not just in times of crisis but always, because I believe it best serves my constituents, my state and our country. My father reminded me often that we are temporary stewards of the public trust.  I have sincerely endeavored to earn that trust every day and I thank my constituents and my home state of New Jersey for the honor to serve and I will continue to do so to the best of my abilities through the end of my term.

Cruz Named to Fall 2017 Dean’s List at Saint Rose

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Cruz Named to Fall 2017 Dean’s List at Saint Rose

PARSIPPANY — The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., is pleased to announce that Emily Cruz of Parsippany has been named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2017.

The College of Saint Rose is a dynamic, progressive college in the heart of New York’s capital city where teaching is the first priority. The Saint Rose experience empowers students to improve themselves and the world around them. For more information click here.

Donate to Students of the Year campaign under Alivia’s Alliance

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Donate to Students of the Year campaign under Alivia’s Alliance

PARSIPPANY — Hello! My name is Alivia Mercuro and I am a student of Parsippany High School and an advocate for the Students of the Year campaign under Alivia’s Alliance.

I have always been a lover of community service and helping others, and this time I am taking it to a whole other level. I am reaching out to YOU to be a part of the change in the world of blood cancers and blood cancer awareness through donations. Click here to donate.

The goal of this campaign is to raise as much money as possible in seven weeks to go directly towards Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and bettering the lives of patients of all ages with blood cancer. Blood cancer related illness the number one cause of cancer related death in children. As a supporter of my campaign, you will be a part in the end of suffering for the end of suffering for the hundreds of end of suffering for the hundreds of thousands of people diagnosed with blood related cancer.

Donating towards Alivia’s Alliance will ensure important research funded by LLS and will, without doubt, SAVE A LIFE!

If any local business is interested in buying an advertisement in the Finale Program (a lot of the candidates and families are from the North Jersey area) Click here for the commitment form, they can also donate directly to Alivia’s page.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. 

Hating Tom Brady? Who Will Be Able To Argue?  

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Hating Tom Brady? Who Will Be Able To Argue?  

Millions of Americans will be glued to the television Sunday, February 4 to watch the 52 Super Bowl. Millions of Americans will not be watching for various reasons. Some are not interested in football. Some will have something else better to do. Others are sick and tired of the National Football League. Others are disappointed in multi-million dollar players kneeling during the National Anthem.

Millions will be watching to see if Tom Brady can win his sixth Super Bowl ring. Millions more will be watching hoping with every play that the Philadelphia Eagles will eke out a win against Brady and the New England Patriots.

It seems that the majority of American football fans are weary of Brady and the Patriots winning Super Bowls and are more than ready to see someone else walk out with the victory. However with Brady and the Patriots, you can never count them out of the game until the game is over. Brady knows how to lead a team out of a hole and back to victory.

Last year I was cruising through Super Bowl 51 thinking the Atlanta Falcons had the game won. At one point the Falcons had a 25-point lead! Midway through the third quarter Brady and the Patriots trailed 28 – 3 and looked defeated, but came back and won the game 34 – 28 stunning the sport’s world.

Typically Americans root for the underdogs.  We love to see the mighty fall. We often resent and even hate successful people. Thus, the Patriots and Brady won’t have the majority of Americans rooting for them Sunday and Brady will probably be the most hated player on the field.

But why would any of us hate Tom Brady? What do we want from this guy? Do we want him to be a loser? He’s not a loser. The idea behind playing sports is to do your best and help your team win the game. Tom Brady does his best and leads his team to championships. New England fans love him.  Brady is a 40-year-old sports super hero.  After all these years he has seemingly escaped major injuries or brain trauma.   It is remarkable that he has kept his brain intact.  Although with football, traumatic injuries are sometimes revealed years down the road.  Brady is a good-looking guy, with a model wife and beautiful little girl.  Do we hate this about Brady? Why would we? Often we hate people because they are in a stage or state of life that we can’t obtain. Or, at one time we might have envisioned ourselves in such a role or dream-like life and it didn’t work out for us.

Brady showed the kind of guy he is with his response on a routine WEEI radio interview on Boston radio to announcer Alex Reiner calling Brady’s 5-year-old daughter an “annoying little pissant.”  Brady responded by saying, “I’ve tried to come on this show for many years and showed you guys a lot of respect. I’ve always tried to come on and do a good job for you guys, so it’s very disappointing when you hear that, certainly – with my daughter or any child, they certainly don’t deserve that.”  Brady ended the interview saying, “I’ll obviously evaluate whether I want to come on this show again, so I really don’t have much to say this morning.  So maybe I’ll speak with you guys some other time.”  Reimer and his radio co-host were discussing “Tom vs. Time” the documentary series about Brady that premiered on Facebook last week.  Reimer said, “All right, I thought the first scene was so staged, where Brady’s like in the kitchen, this kid’s being an annoying little pissant…”

Reimer has been suspended indefinitely and Brady taking the high road said that he hoped the radio personality would not be fired.

Tom Brady has seven Super Bowl starts. His record is five wins and two loses.

His two-year $41 million dollar contract is an annual average of $20.5 million, which makes him the 12th highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. He has thrown for 66,159 yards and 488 touchdowns.  He is already considered one of the best to ever play in the National Football League.  Winning Sunday will solidify Brady as the best to ever play the game putting him in the ranks of sports super star legends such as Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Mohammed Ali, Jack Nicklaus and others.

Winning will probably gain Brady a few more haters but history won’t care much about the stats of how many people rooted against Brady. If Brady wins his sixth Lombardi Trophy, history will be all about the greatest who ever played the game and who will be able to argue?

Sources: Recent Television Reports, Google: Tom Brady’s Stats, SBNation.com, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post<

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Friends of the Library Mid-Winter Bag Sale

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Friends of the Library Mid-Winter Bag Sale

PARSIPPANY — Stock up on winter reading and more at the Friends of the Parsippany Library’s Mid-Winter Bag Sale running Saturday, February 3 through Friday, February 24 during library hours.   The bag sale will be held at the Main Library, 449 Halsey Road.

Choose from an extensive collection of both fiction and non-fiction books in excellent condition, many in hardcover.  Among the pre-sorted categories are:  history, cooking, graphic novels, children’s books, reference, travel, and more.  DVDs, CDs, and mixed media are also available for purchase. 

 Dealers are welcome and there are no buyer restrictions.  Stock is replenished daily so be sure to visit again for new selections.  At just $6.00 per bag (provided) and with proceeds going to benefit the library’s purchase of new materials for collections, it’s guilt-free shopping at its best.  

While you’re in the area, be sure to visit the Friends’ Book Nook, open Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parsippany Community Center at 1130 Knoll Road. 

Baadal Vachhani recognized on Muhlenberg College Dean’s List

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Baadal Vachhani recognized on Muhlenberg College Dean’s List

PARSIPPANY — Baadal Vachhani, a 2015 Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, was recognized on Muhlenberg College Dean’s List for Fall 2017.

Muhlenberg College students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for their academic achievement.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pa., approximately 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. A member of the Centennial Conference, Muhlenberg competes in 22 varsity sports.

Gus wants to have a family to call his own

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Gus wants to have a family to call his own

PARSIPPANY — Meet Gus! He is an eight-month-old male Chihuahua Boston Terrier mix. He absolutely LOVES people! He seeks attention and enjoys being held. He makes the perfect lap dog. Once he is fully grown, he will only be about twelve pounds.

Gus would love nothing more than to snuggle up with you on the couch! He is mellow but also enjoys playing with toys. Gus would prefer to be the only pet in the household but has been able to get along with a calm female dog. He also prefers a home without children.

Gus is pad trained, sleeps through the night, and walks on leash. He is a fun-loving guy who wants to nap curled up near a window all day long.

He was found as a stray in the streets of Paterson, lost with nowhere to go. He never knew the good things in life until he was saved. He can’t wait to have a family to call his own!

If you are interested in adopting Gus, please fill out an application by clicking here. Due to the large number of puppy applications  received, they will only be processing applications after a $25.00 donation is made. 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 $200 to $500. These fees help defray costs of veterinary and foster care and are tax deductible.

Morris County Dems: Mikie Sherrill is our candidate

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Morris County Dems: Mikie Sherrill is our candidate
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen

MORRIS COUNTY —  After more than two decades of service to the 11th Congressional District, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen has announced today that he will not run for reelection this year. Congressman Frelinghuysen dedicated his life to serving his constituents and his country, and for that we should all be grateful. We thank him for his service both as a member of our military and for the many decades he spent in the state legislature and congress.

For years, he represented this district in Washington as a moderate Republican, but as the Republican party moved further to the right and as he ascended in leadership, so did he. Over the past few years, Congressman Frelinghuysen seems to have given up representing his constituents, and chosen instead to represent the far-right Republican Party, led by Speaker Paul Ryan and President Trump.

The brand of Republican politics championed by President Trump and many other leaders in the Republican party has worked to drive out moderates like Congressman Frelinghuysen, and to weaken their own party.

With Frelinghuysen out of the running, it is time for Morris County Democrats to elect a candidate who can truly represent the changing 11th District and not just the far right and President Trump.

Mikie Sherrill is proving that she is exactly what our district needs. As a former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor, Sherrill has a wealth of experience that makes her an exceptional candidate to represent our district. Since she entered the race in early 2017, she visited constituents all over the district, while Congressman Frelinghuysen hid from them. She will be a moderate voice for a moderate district, but also hold Donald Trump and the far right accountable for their actions.

Over the past three years alone, the Morris County Democratic Committee has picked up 20 municipal seats without losing any of our previously held seats. This year, the Democratic Party is stronger than ever before. We are ready to pick up even more municipal seats in 2018, and they are looking forward to picking up the 11th Congressional seat this November.

Powerful Jersey Republican Frelinghuysen retiring

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Powerful Jersey Republican Frelinghuysen retiring

WASHINGTON — Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, both the most powerful and endangered member of the New Jersey congressional delegation, announced Monday that he would not seek re-election. Frelinghuysen, R-11th Dist., gave no reason for retiring. He joins Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2nd Dist., as New Jersey lawmakers not seeking another term in the House. Both were elected in…

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Cub Scouts Pack 142 Pinewood Derby Race winners

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Cub Scouts Pack 142 Pinewood Derby Race winners

PARSIPPANY — Pack 142 held the Pinewood Derby races on Friday, January 26 at the Littleton Elementary School.

Cub Scouts have been building and racing Pinewood Derby® cars since 1953. Partnered with a parent or adult mentor, Cub Scouts work together, strengthening bonds and building confidence – and their own custom race cars.

They begin by choosing a car design, then carve it out and detail it with paint, decals and other accessories, and perfect strategies to compete in their pack’s own Pinewood Derby. It’s a wonderful learning experience centered on teamwork, ingenuity and sportsmanship – all for the thrill of the race and a lifetime of great memories to share with fellow racers young and old.

Mayor Michael Soriano releases the cars in the first race

A Pinewood Derby car can reach a speed of nearly 20 mph, and if a derby car and track was enlarged to the size of a real automobile the car would be speeding at more than 200 mph!

The finalists were, first place, Andrew Nicholas, a member of the Webelos, Den 1; second place was Brendan Frade, a member of the Wolf, Den 4 and third place as Aidan Kane, a member of the Bear, Den 3. These finalists will move on to the finals.

The finalists: first place, Andrew Nicholas, a member of the Webelos, Den 1; second place was Brendan Frade, a member of the Wolf, Den 4 and third place as Aidan Kane, a member of the Bear, Den 3 with Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor Soriano
Mayor Michael Soriano tying the neckerchief on First Place winner Andrew Nicolas

The first race was the Lion, Den 7: First Place winner was Graeson Bonugli and Second Place winner was Padraig Beadle.

Mayor Michael Soriano, Graeson Bonugli, Padraig Beadle and Scoutmaster Troy Adams

The next race was the Tiger, Den 2: First Place winner was Jack Chazen, Second Place winner was Ronav Sinha and Third Place winner was Benjamin Ferrante. Landon Drozdienski came in fourth place.

Landon Drozdienski, Mayor Michael Soriano, Ronav Sinha, Jack Chazen, Benjamin Ferrante, Scoutmaster Troy Adams and Eleanor Soriano

The next race was the Wolf, Den 4: First Place winner was Brendan Frade, Second Place winner was Spencer Tizzoni and Third Place winner was Gregory Ferrante.

First Place winner Brendan Frade, Second Place winner Spencer Tizzoni and Third Place winner Gregory Ferrante with Mayor Michael Soriano and Scoutmasters Craig Mazur and Troy Adams

The next race was the Bear, Den 3: First Place winner was Aidan Kane, Second Place winner was Daniel Gaza and Third Place winner was Krish Shah.

First Place winner Aidan Kane, Second Place winner Daniel Gaza and Third Place winner Krish Shah with Scoutmaster Troy Adams, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor Soriano

The next race was the Weblos, Den 1: First Place winner was Andrew Nicolas, Second Place winner was  Shrikar Subramanian and Third Place winner was Ethan Adams.

Mayor Michael Soriano with Shrikar Subramanian, Andrew Nicolas and Ethan Adams

The final race was the Arrow of Light, Den 6: First Place winner was Brandon Proctor, Second Place winner was William Shoemaker and Third Place winner was Aryan Masaldan.

First Place winner Brandon Proctor, Second Place winner William Shoemaker and Third Place winner Aryan Masaldan with Scoutmaster Troy Adam, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor Soriano
Principal Choice Awards: Principal Michele Hoffman with Mayor Michael Soriano, Eleanor Soriano and Scoutmasters Craig Mazur and Troy Adams
The volunteers
The Siblings Race: First Place Nicholas Ferrante, Second Place Jacob Nicholas and Third Place Hanna Chazen; Pictured with Scoutmaster Troy Adams, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor Soriano
Members of Boy Scout Troop 173 also volunteered

The first Pinewood Derby® was run in Southern California in 1953 by Cub Scout Pack 280C at the Manhattan Beach Scout House, where Cubmaster Don Murphy introduced the idea to his pack. The derby was publicized in Boys’ Life magazine in October 1954 and was an instant hit. The rules set out for the very first race still stand today: “The derby is run in heats – two to four cars starting by gravity from a standstill on a track and run down a ramp to a finish line unaided. The track is an inclined ramp with wood strips down the center to guide the cars.”

Summing it up nicely, the Pinewood Derby’s creator Cubmaster Donald Murphy said, “I wanted to devise a wholesome constructive activity that would foster a closer father-son relationship and promote craftsmanship and good sportsmanship through competition.” Today the Pinewood Derby®  stays close to its roots, giving Cub Scouts an excellent way to learn about craftsmanship, sportsmanship and respect for others through friendly competition.

The trophies

Heart Transplant Roundtable meeting

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Heart Transplant Roundtable meeting
Dr. Marc Goldschmidt

PARSIPPANY — February is American Heart Month and the Morris County Organ Transplant Group is holding a special “Heart Transplant Roundtable” meeting. This roundtable will be held on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Station, 3339 Route 46.

Five group members who had heart transplants will be joined by Dr. Marc Goldschmidt, Medical Director of the Heart Success and LVAD program at Morristown Medical Center, to discuss their transplant experiences.

The Morris County Transplant Group is an official regional group of the NJ Sharing Network, NJ’s organ procurement agency.

This transplant group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month.  The March meeting is on March 7.  

Contact Nick for more information at (973) 984-6966 or mcorgantransplantgroup@gmail.com.

Par-Troy West Little League Registration Open

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Par-Troy West Little League Registration Open

PARSIPPANY — Registration is now open for Par-Troy West Little League for Spring Baseball and Softball.

Registration open for Ages 4 – 16. To determine age for softball use age as of December 31, 2017 and for Baseball use age as of August 31, 2018.

Cost for first child is $85.00, second child $135.00, third child $165.00 and $10.00 for each additional child.  Plus there is a candy fundraiser fee per child, and a $100.00 workbond per family.

Eligible requirements are based on your home address in one of the following school districts: Littleton Elementary, Mt. Tabor Elementary, Eastlake Elementary, Lake Parsippany Elementary, Intervale Elementary, Brooklawn Middle School and Parsippany Hills High School.

Register online by clicking here. Teams are generally formed in early March.

For additional questions, please email volunteer4ptwll@gmail.com

Auditions for Spring Musical “Shrek the Musical”

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Auditions for Spring Musical “Shrek the Musical”

MORRISTOWN —  MPAC’s sixth annual spring musical will be Shrek the Musical.

Auditions will take place Sunday-Tuesday, February 11-13 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Theatre for principal roles and ensembles. Details on casting and auditions can be found by clicking here.

MPAC is looking for talented young and diverse performers between 9-23. They should be excellent comedic actors who can sing and dance.

The show will be directed by Cathy Roy. Musical Director/Conductor is Charles Santoro. The show will be staged Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

Previously, MPAC has produced Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2013), Hairspray (2014), Les Miserables (2015), Mary Poppins (2016)and West Side Story (2017),

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2017-2018 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.

Master Class on Vaping to be held in Whippany

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Master Class on Vaping to be held in Whippany

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris Area Coalition for Education and Positive Choices is taking Morris County by storm with their initiatives to arm the community with facts and information in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. The Coalition is a pro-active team compromised of elected officials, law enforcement, educational leaders and concerned citizens who are up to date on the latest crazes and abuses that are plaguing our children.

The most recent trend in teenage abuse now includes vaping and the use of e-cigarettes. Teens often do not consider how their current behaviors can impact their future health.  The goal of the Coalition is prevention through education and informing the public of the dangers of these negative behaviors.  Today, with social media, the drug and alcohol abuse problem and new ways of getting high have become a national crisis.  What many people do not realize is that vaporizer pens are becoming the new way for drug users to not only get high but do it discreetly, right under the nose of police, parents and teachers. Vaping can pose many risks and kids, being as creative as they are, will often place synthetics and liquids in device cartridges and inhale substances which cannot be differentiated from nicotine, marijuana, or any other liquid.  Worst of all, it could be a deadly concoction of toxic chemicals often obtained on the internet. These vapors can cause chronic bronchitis, compromise immune systems and wound healing, harm the brain and cause mouth and lung cell damage.

The Morris Area Coalition for Education & Positive Choices, in conjunction with the Hanover Township Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff and Prosecutor’s Offices, invites the public to attend this noteworthy session.  This is the best opportunity for you and your children to attend an outstanding, informative conversation with veritable facts that can change lives forever.

Master Class on Vaping will be held on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Junior Middle School, 61 Highland Avenue, Whippany.

 

Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad holds Installation Dinner

Frank L. Cahill
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Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad holds Installation Dinner

PARSIPPANY — Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad held their Annual Installation Dinner held on Saturday, January 27 at the Knoll Country Club West.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano administered the Oath of Office to the new board members.

Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad member Brandon Cafferata was among the members who received a Certificate of Merit Award

Lauryn Nolan received the “Bob Deckenback Award” in recognition of outstanding Achievement, Commitment and Dedication to Parsippany’s Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad and a number of members of Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad received a Certificate of Merit Award. Bob Heinzerling: 367; Don Bragg: 301; Brandon Cafferata: 181; Gary Razen: 167; Julia Ruggier: 165; Doug Finkle: 157; Mike Jones: 157; Chris Brown: 146; Courtney TerWaarbeek: 145 and Lauryn Nolan: 141 were all honored for the number of calls they answered.

Lauryn Nolan received the “Bob Deckenback Award” in recognition of outstanding Achievement, Commitment and Dedication to Parsippany’s Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad.
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad members Jenn Sikora and Jennifer Kratt Thurkauf with Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad member Justin Bermudez
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps and Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad member Jenn Sikora
Parsippany Office of Emergency Management member Nicolas Limanov and Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad member Jenn Sikora
Parsippany Office of Emergency Management member Nicolas Limanov and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Sergeant Ross Cooper

The Rockaway Neck Fire Department (Parsippany Fire District 5 today) established the Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad in 1952. The original ambulance building was located at 119 Old Bloomfield Ave but was moved to its current location at 25 Crescent Drive in May, 1972.

Since 1952 the Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad has provided emergency medical services 24 hours a day 7 days a week to the areas of Eastern Parsippany and Lake Hiawatha. Ambulances are staffed with NJ State certified EMTs and Certified Emergency Vehicle Operators.

100% of the  members are Volunteers representing the true spirit of the community.

Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad
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