Parsippany Studio helps Puerto Rico

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Parsippany Studio helps Puerto Rico

PARSIPPANY — Diamond Dance held a water and diaper drive to help Puerto Rico with the devastation from Hurricane Maria on Sunday, October 1. 

Community members poured in from shared social media posts about the event. Diamond Dance competition team members came out to support their country and their Director Tiffany Slowinski who is of Puerto Rican dissent. The directors still has many family members who live in Puerto Rico and hosted this event to contribute to not only her nation but for her parents family members. “I see the devastation the hurricane has caused my parents, cousins, aunts, and grandmother and I felt I needed to do something. Anything,”  said Tiffany Slowinski.

It was a beautiful, successful, and emotional morning at the Diamond Dance help Puerto Rico Drive. Thank you to all of our neighbors, families, dancers, extended family members, dance moms, dance dad’s, and parsippany residents for your contribution to this wonderful cause! 

The donations included 40 cases of water (1,200 individual bottles), over 20 cases of diapers, 10 boxes of baby wipes, baby clothes, and multiple boxes and containers of baby food!

Diamond Dance is located at 981 Tabor Road.

Blessing of the Animals held at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church

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Blessing of the Animals held at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church

PARSIPPANY — St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church annual blessing of Animals Liturgy celebrating the life of St. Francis who is remembered as having a deep appreciation for all of creation and a special bond with animals was held on Sunday, October 1.

All God’s creatures were welcome, however for safety concerns, participants were asked to bring their pets leashed or caged.  Following the liturgy, refreshments are provided as an opportunity for people and pets socialize.

Honey, a 15 week old Chocolate Brown Lab, rescued from Puerto Rico received a blessing from Rev. Sica.

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Honey giving love to Parsippany Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano at the Blessing of the Animals

Honey is now living in a foster home in Parsippany. Puerto Rico is beautiful, but life can be hard for dogs. So many dogs wonder the streets in search of food, water, shelter and affection. Thankfully someone was nice enough to take her to a shelter where the wonderful people at Save A Sato Foundation took care of her and gave her affection.

Save the Sato Foundation contacted Furever Home Dog Rescue and was flown to New Jersey to find their furever homes. Honey’s foster says…..”Honey is such a sweetheart! She is a happy puppy who loves to be with you! She follows us around and likes to cuddle. Honey spends her days playing with stuff toys, running around the yard and playing with my dog. She likes having fun! You can’t get any sweeter than Honey!!’  For information on adopting Honey email FHDR@att.net.

To support the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter donations of dog or cat food, paper towels and cleaning supplies were requested.  For more information about Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter click here.

St. Gregory’s is a progressive, inclusive and affirming, community of faith joyfully sharing the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ with all God’s Children, located at 480 South Beverwyck Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Happy Birthday Parsippany Focus! 28 Years and still going strong

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Happy Birthday Parsippany Focus! 28 Years and still going strong

PARSIPPANY — Thanks to our readers, advertisers and supporters, October 1 marks Parsippany Focus 28th Birthday celebration.

Parsippany Focus was first released as a monthly printed newspaper on October 1, 1989 mailed to every resident of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

At that time, Parsippany Focus was named the “Official newspaper of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC)”. Publisher Frank Cahill, was named on the Board of Directors of PACC in 1989, eventually elected Vice President, and then President-elect (but due to commitments with Focus did not continue as President, just remained on the Board of Directors.) He also created a Retail Committee to work with area businesses.

Parsippany Focus converted to a weekly newspaper serving the residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills in June 1991. Eventually Parsippany Focus was named the legal newspaper of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. This was the first weekly newspaper in many years appointed to serve the needs of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Due to competition of newspapers in the late 90s, and the change of advertising markets of major companies devoting their advertising dollars to major newspapers, the advertising revenues of Parsippany Focus decreased to a point where it was not profitable to publish. Focus ceased publication in 1996.

Since then we have received many requests that Parsippany needs a “hometown” newspaper, that covers Parsippany news and events.

Due to the technology of the internet, we have created this website for the people of Parsippany, to publicize the events that involve their everyday life. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, business briefs, honor rolls, club news, community announcements, school happenings (the same basic information the print version of Parsippany Focus featured from 1989 through late 1990s). “All Local, All Parsippany.”

 

The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills proclaimed October 1, 2014 as “Parsippany Focus Day“

Parsippany Focus acknowledges Cathy Haddon, Editor, for the hard work she contributed to Focus during the days of publishing the printed version. Many thanks to Cathy.

Parsippany Focus published a printed 25th Anniversary Issue which was distributed throughout Parsippany, on October 1, 2014.

Phil Murphy speaks at Morris County Democratic Fall Gala

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Phil Murphy speaks at Morris County Democratic Fall Gala

MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey Governor Candidate Phil Murphy spoke to a crowded room of Democrats during the Morris County Democratic Committee 2017 Fall Gala held on Tuesday, September 25 at Zeris Inn.

Phil has also fought for opportunity, fairness, and justice through his involvement in the Democratic Party. He served as Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee, helping to elect Barack Obama. He worked with Howard Dean on the fifty-state strategy that rebuilt the Democratic Party from the grassroots up.

Last August, the State Board of Education passed a resolution making passage of the nationalized PARCC tests a requirement for graduation. PARCC tests are considered by many educational experts to be outdated, expensive, and not helpful to students. They have also been criticized by teachers, parents, and school administrators alike for taking away too much classroom instruction time and for forcing curricula to align with test topics to ensure higher scores. New Jersey is an outlier in its reliance on PARCC: only a handful of states still use the test, and only one other state is using it as a graduation requirement.

Phil Murphy is committed to ending New Jersey’s reliance on PARCC tests and eliminating standardized testing as a requirement for graduation. If elected, he would direct the state Department of Education to work with educators to create an assessment that would meet the federal reporting requirements of ESSA. He also would eliminate passage of a standardized test as a graduation requirement.

Murphy said money from the tax increases will be prioritized for public-worker pensions, education and transportation. Murphy also hopes to institute new programs like universal pre-kindergarten and free community college tuition. The state’s wealthiest will pay more in income tax, corporations would see tax loop-holes closed, and marijuana smokers would see their drug of choice become legalized — and taxed.

Murphy leads Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno by double digits in all polls.

Governor Chris Christie has vetoed five Democratic attempts to institute a “millionaire’s tax.”

Lake Parsippany School Fifth Grade Car Wash

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Lake Parsippany School Fifth Grade Car Wash

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, September 30, the fifth grade class from Lake Parsippany School enjoyed a visit from the Parsippany Police Department. The students had fun washing the police vehicle.

They are also having a fundraiser at Palmero’s Pizza, 3045 Route 46, Morris Hills Shopping Center from Friday, October 6 through Sunday, October 8. Click here for flyer, bring it when ordering and Lake Parsippany Fifth Grade Class will receive a donation of 15%.

Purchases include dine in, take out, online ordering, catering and drinks.

Letter to the editor: Uber rides for $5.00 for seniors

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Dear Editor:

Under a grant awarded to Chatham Borough, seniors in the Borough of Chatham can get Uber rides for $5.00 for the first 15 miles.

As a senior who can no longer drive, I can appreciate the value of such a program. It provides for much needed on-demand, independent mobility to move around town. It can also be useful to seniors who are concerned about driving after dark or when road conditions are poor. Could elected officials in Parsippany look into a similar program for its seniors?

If any of my fellow seniors think such a program has merit, please let the Parsippany officials know. Remember – strength in numbers.

Sincerely,
Corita M. Forrest

Keely Flanagan Serves as Student Teacher

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Keely Flanagan Serves as Student Teacher

PARSIPPANY — Keely Flanagan, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is among 18 University of Scranton education majors serving as student teachers during the fall semester at 11 different local schools, which include the following six school districts: Forest City Regional, Lakeland, North Pocono, Scranton, Valley View and Wayne Highlands.

Flanagan, is serving as a student teacher at North Pocono Intermediate School in the North Pocono School District.

 

Scouts collect hygiene products for hurricane relief

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Scouts collect hygiene products for hurricane relief

PARSIPPANY — Scouts from Boy Scout Troops 173 and Troop 72, and Cub Scout Packs 142 and Pack 5 gathered at Saint Christopher’s Parish,1050 Littleton Road and assembled 697 hygiene kits. The kits will be sent to people who were affected by Hurricane Irma, Marie and Harvey.

In addition the Scouts collected the items for the kits: toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razors, deodorant, cotton swabs, body wash and other items needed to help those in need.

Kiwanis Club donates to Family Promise of Morris County

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Kiwanis Club donates to Family Promise of Morris County

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany donated money to Family Promise and also donated cleaning supplies for the clients of Family Promise at its breakfast meeting on Thursday, September 28. Karen DeChristopher, Co-director of Young Children Priority One, spearheaded the collection of cleaning supplies and then prepared baskets to distribute to those who need them.

Accepting the donation for Family Promise was Dominique Tornabe, Director of Development & Community Relations. Dominique also gave the Kiwanians an update on the events and progress of Family Promise efforts.

Family Promise of Morris County is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the crisis of homelessness faced by Morris County families by partnering with other public and private agencies, religious congregations and community volunteers to provide shelter, case management and mentoring services leading to self-sufficiency.

Family Promise of Morris County partners with more than 75 congregations of different faiths and 1600 of their congregants to provide shelter, overnight staffing, breakfast, lunch and dinner to our families. The dedication and commitment of all these partners makes Family Promise of Morris County the most cost-effective shelter program in the community. This cost efficiency allows us to direct the majority of funding to the needs of our families and the operating model provides an opportunity for community participation that is not available in a traditional shelter setting. Our volunteers and their families open their congregations, schedules, wallets and their hearts to the families we serve.

For more information on Family Promise, click here.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.

Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children. Kiwanis service projects range from efforts that help local communities to Kiwanis International’s Worldwide Service Project for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.

Kiwanis members dedicate more than 6 million volunteer hours and invest more than $100 million in service projects that strengthen communities and serve children every year.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46 on Thursdays at 7:15 a.m.  If you are interested in Kiwanis, join us for a complimentary breakfast.

 

Nisivoccia Named a New Jersey Monthly Great Oak Awards Honoree

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Nisivoccia Named a New Jersey Monthly Great Oak Awards Honoree

MORRIS COUNTY — Nisivoccia is among the ten honorees of New Jersey Monthly’s fourth annual Great Oak Awards, a program created to honor the state’s most generous companies.

Kate S. Tomlinson, Publisher and Editor in Chief of New Jersey Monthly, and Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College and Presenting Sponsor announced the winners at a dinner on September 13, at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick.

Here is the complete list of Great Oak Award honorees:
•       Nisivoccia LLP
•       Bayer
•       Columbia Bank of Fair Lawn
•       Ernst & Young
•       BD
•       OpDecision LLC
•       Riker Danzig
•       The S3 Agency
•       The Silverstrom Group
•       WithumSmith+Brown LLC

The awards were presented in conjunction with Presenting Sponsor, Berkeley College and Marketing Partners Allstate NJ Insurance Company, First Bank. H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar, New Jersey Natural Gas, NJ Sharing Network, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Uber.
New Jersey Monthly asked for nominations of NJ companies that are generous to the community, in terms of financial support, in-kind giving, volunteerism and sharing expertise. Next, the nominated companies were asked to submit data and commentary on their charitable contributions and volunteerism. An independent committee of judges comprised of William H. Byrnes, Vice President, Grants, F.M. Kirby Foundation; Hans Dekker, President, Community Foundation of New Jersey; Dennis Miller, Managing Director for The Nonprofit Search Group; and Abby O’Neill, Principal, Abby O’Neill Consulting, LLC selected the ten winners.

“The companies that are finalists and winners range from small companies to some of the state’s largest,” says Tomlinson. “They are in diverse industries. And they support a myriad of charities and causes. Yet they all have one thing in common—a passion for helping to make life better here in the Garden State.”

Nisivoccia LLP, founded in 1970, services clients in New Jersey and the surrounding metropolitan area. We are an independent member of an international affiliation of privately owned and operated public accounting firms known as BKR International. As a result, we have member firms who we can work with to support your organization across the United States and internationally as the need arises. Our personnel currently consist of 19 partners and approximately 80 professional and administrative support persons.

Our partners are committed to a personal, hands-on approach as they strive to ensure clients attain their business goals. To learn more click here.

Nisivoccia is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Kona Ice renews PACC membership

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Kona Ice renews PACC membership

PARSIPPANY — Kona Ice of Central Morris County recently renewed their annual membership in Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce. Visiting the Kona Ice truck was Dr. Patrick Selimo, who presented Rupesh with his membership plaque. Kona Ice Truck has donated over $18,000 to local community fundraisers.

Kona Ice is a true community ally renowned for facilitating endless fundraising options, Kona Ice has given more than $35 million dollars back to neighborhood schools, organizations and teams since its inception in 2007. The brand’s iconic truck offers customers a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring the opportunity to create their own Kona Ice on the self-serve Flavorwave™, while enjoying the soothing sights and sounds from the tropics. They would like to partner with your organization for your fundraising activities – a school, sports team, church, or any other community fundraiser. They also do private events.

For more information about booking Kona Ice for a fundraiser or event, visit www.kona-ice.com.

Kona Ice of Central Morris County is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. We work with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. We promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.

Longport Road Man Hid on Roof During Warrant Arrest

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Longport Road Man Hid on Roof During Warrant Arrest

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officers Edward Elston and James Seeger responded to a residence on Longport Road at 12:12 p.m. on September 3 to serve an active warrant issued by Rockaway Municipal Court for Michael Curtin Jr, 29, Parsippany.

Once the officers arrived at his residence, they knocked on the door and advised the occupant that answered through the door, who they were looking for.

A brief verbal exchange took place inside the residence between another occupant and Mr. Curtin Jr, who failed to come to the door after being requested to do so.

After a short period of time, Officers entered the residence to apprehend Mr. Curtin Jr.

In the process of locating him they observed baggies of marijuana, various pieces of drug paraphernalia, and a gravity knife in plain sight.

Patrol Officer G. Tosh, who was posted outside the residence, observed Mr. Curtin Jr. laying down on the roof attempting to hide from officers and ordered him off the roof and onto the ground.

Once he was on the ground he was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. While there, he was processed and charged with one count of 4th Degree of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Gravity Knife); Hindering Apprehension, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of Less than 50 grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense.

He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his court initial court appearance.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Morris County Sheriff’s Office Sniffs out Shelter Dog for K-9 Section

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Morris County Sheriff’s Office Sniffs out Shelter Dog for K-9 Section

PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Sheriff’s Office has adopted a dog from the Parsippany Animal Shelter to be trained as a single purpose explosive detection dog.  K9 Boomer, an eight month old German Shepherd / Labrador Mix was selected after passing the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Section’s rigorous preliminary testing standards.

Sheriff James M. Gannon said, “From shelter to a hard working K-9 team, we welcome Boomer to our law enforcement family.”

Opportunity struck when Sheriff’s Detective Corporal Mike McMahon was attempting to adopt a bearded dragon for his son.  Parsippany Animal Control Officer Kaitlin Kopshaw spoke to Detective Corporal McMahon about the dog, then known as Becker, expressing he could be a good candidate for police work.  The dog had been to a few homes, but returned after a short time due to having a tremendous amount of energy.  Detective Corporal McMahon met the dog and conducted preliminary tests of the dog’s abilities.

On September 18, the shelter dog was evaluated by Detective Sergeant Aaron Tomasini and Detective Corporal McMahon where he qualified to receive training as an explosive detection dog.  Boomer was re-named and will become the Morris County Sheriff’s Office 29th Single Purpose Specialty Dog in the history of the K-9 Section.

Sheriff James M. Gannon said, “The K-9 Section will train Boomer to perform his expected duties while continuing to provide a high level of service to the residents of Morris County at no expense to the taxpayers.”

Parsippany Mayor James Barberio said, “The Parsippany Animal Shelter is happy to work in accordance with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.  I am very thankful to the K-9 Section for adopting Becker from our animal shelter, now known as Boomer, and giving him an important job within their task force.  We know Boomer will far exceed our expectations and we are anxiously awaiting all that he will accomplish!”

“An opportunity like this doesn’t present itself very often.  Having the ability to create a happy ending of a bad situation is truly inspiring.  It just proves that every dog has a purpose,” said Detective Sergeant Aaron Tomasini of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Section. 

Driver slumped over center console arrested for DWI

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Driver slumped over center console arrested for DWI

PARSIPPANY — At 7:45 p.m. on Friday, September 1, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Special Officer Class II Special Officer Marcus Dalakian was exiting from the Route 80 West local lanes onto the Littleton Road/Smith Road exit when he observed a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu stopped in the roadway approximately 50 feet behind a vehicle that was stopped at the traffic light.

Special Officer Dalakian further observed a male slumped over the center console area of the vehicle and approached the vehicle on foot to check on the driver, identified as Timothy Crew, 43, Rockaway.

The Officer began banging on the passenger side window multiple times, which finally woke Mr. Crew. While speaking to him, Special Officer Dalakian detected the odor of burnt marijuana and observed a rolled cigarette containing suspected marijuana. Other officers arrived on scene to assist in the investigation.

After a brief investigation by Patrol Officer Jamie Mendez, Mr. Crew was placed under arrest for Possession of a Controlled and Dangerous Substance (Marijuana) and Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Police Headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with Possession of Less than 50 grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Driving While Intoxicated; Reckless Driving and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court appearance.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Grafton Park Groundbreaking

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Grafton Park Groundbreaking

By: Bob Roberti

On Saturday morning, September 23, Mayor James Barberio addressed a small group of Sedgefield residents at the long awaited groundbreaking of Grafton Park.  The mayor was accompanied by Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani,  Councilmen Paul Carifi and Michael DePierro and Township Forester Jim Walsh. 

Mayor Barberio spoke about how the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy rendered Grafton Park unsafe and the township unable to provide the expertise and equipment to remove the fallen or leaning trees.  

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Samples of the park equipment to be installed
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Samples of the park equipment to be installed

The Mayor and council authorized a budget of $800,000.00 to transform the 4.3 acre passive wooded park into a neighbor park similar to other neighborhood parks in Parsippany. The township provided an architectural rendering of the proposed neighborhood park with two designated children play areas.  There were also two photographs of the similar play equipment used at other neighborhoods parks in Parsippany.  Mayor Barberio then called on Sedgefield past presidents Bob Roberti, George Kimmey and Maria Caivano to take a shovel and break ground for the new park. 

Sedgefield Civic Association, past president, Bob Roberti then addressed the group by first thanking the Mayor, Council and Town Forester for all their efforts to make this park a reality. Bob also thanked members of the SCA Beautification Committee present for their many hours of volunteer labor for the past 10 years in Grafton Park.  Bob also acknowledge that it was now impossible for the Beautification Committee to maintain the park any longer without the townships leadership.  He mentioned it has been 64 years since the land was originally deeded to the township for recreational development. 

Now is the time for the township to develop and maintain Grafton Park as a neighborhood park.

In addition to the local Sedgefield residents Democratic Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano, and Democratic Council Candidates Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy were present and after the ceremony took a tour of Grafton Park with Bob Roberti.

 

Pennsylvania man charged in connection with leaving scene of fatal motor vehicle collision

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Pennsylvania man charged in connection with leaving scene of fatal motor vehicle collision

MORRIS COUNTY —  Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Kevin Smith of the Riverdale Police Department announce the arrest of Timothy P. Miller, 53, of Philadelphia, on charges stemming from a fatal motor vehicle collision during the morning hours of September  25.

At that time, Riverdale Police patrol officers responded to Hamburg Turnpike for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a dump truck and a bicyclist.  Upon arrival, the bicyclist was discovered to have sustained various injuries.  He was transported to a local hospital and ultimately succumbed from his injuries.  The bicyclist was a 50-year-old male.  His identity is not being released at this time.   

The driver of the dump truck, Miller, was identified as having left the scene of the collision.  The driver and truck were subsequently located at the Riverdale Quarry at 125 Hamburg Turnpike, a short distance from the collision.  

It is alleged that Miller was initially questioned about the incident and denied any involvement in the collision.

As a result of this investigation, Miller was charged with one count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death, a crime of the second degree. He was also charged with Hindering His Own Apprehension, a crime of the third degree.  Smith is currently being lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his First Appearance, which is scheduled for today, September 26.  

Members of the Riverdale Police Department, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the New Jersey State Police contributed to this investigation.

Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact the Riverdale Police Department at (973) 835-0034 or the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 

Man sentenced to 8 years in State Prison for Strict Liability Drug-Induced Death

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Man sentenced to 8 years in State Prison for Strict Liability Drug-Induced Death

MORRIS COUNTY —  A 35-year old Hillside man, Blaine Holley, was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in New Jersey State Prison on charges related to the September, 2016 death of Eric Decter, 31, Hanover, in a case brought by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp. 

Holley, who previously lived in Irvington, had pleaded guilty on July 17 to one count of Strict Liablity for a Drug-Induced Death, a crime of the first degree, 

Under the sentenced imposed by Judge Thomas J. Critchley in state Superior Court, Morristown, Holley will serve 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole.  He will also be subject to a five-year period of parole supervision upon his release from prison.

During the sentencing hearing, the state was represented by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Troiano.  Also in attendance was the victim’s mother. Victim-impact statements from the victim’s mother and father were read to the Court. In pronouncing sentence, the judge noted the overwhelming grief that comes with losing a child.

The charge resulted from a death investigation that began on the evening of September 19, 2016 in Hanover.  On that date, law enforcement responded to the America’s Best Value Inn on a report of an unconscious male suffering from an apparent narcotics overdose.  The male, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was later identified as Decter.

Through a subsequent investigation, it was discovered that Holley distributed various narcotics to Decter on multiple occasions, including on September 19, which caused his death. 

On June 1, 2017, Holley was charged by way of Warrant-Complaint with the first-degree crime of Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death, and the third degree crime of Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances (Heroin and Cocaine). 

Prosecutor Knapp stated: “Strict liability prosecutions, such as this one, hopefully will deter distribution of deadly narcotics in our county.  The prosecution of such cases is intended to help turn the tide in our current opioid/heroin epidemic.” 

Members of the Hanover Township Police Department, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Special Enforcement Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office contributed to this investigation and prosecution. 

Repaving of New Road; expect heavy delays

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Repaving of New Road; expect heavy delays

PARSIPPANY — New Road will be milled between Route 46 East and Edwards Road on Thursday, September 28, Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30.

The milling will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers will be on scene alternating traffic.

Between 5:00 a.m. and approximately 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, the same section will be paved.

Detours, if needed, will be posted due to possible road closures.

Heavy Delays are expected. Please plan an alternate route.

Hundreds of trees torn down at 16+ acre Waterview Marketplace

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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills celebrates being one of two towns in the State of New Jersey to be named “Tree City” for 40 years by the Arbor Day Foundation, yet it granted the builders of Waterview Marketplace to demolish over sixteen acres of trees.

Waterview Marketplace will be anchored by a Whole Foods Market that will occupy 48,000 square feet of the 150,150-square-foot center set to open in 2018. This Whole Foods Market store is set to become the third location in Morris County, and will feature indoor and outdoor dining space for customers.

Mayor Barberio’s administration spent $3.5 million from Parsippany open space funds to purchase a little over nine acres.

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The site plan of Waterview Marketplace

“$3.5 million for a buffer zone at taxpayers expense not a good outcome,” said resident Nicholas Homyak. “This is also a misuse of the open space funds. It smells of a kickback to RD developer for all the trouble they went through. Never forget the Council voted No Rezone, and the promise was 26+ acres of open space, not the 10 acre buffer zone, that will benefit the Waterview mall more than the immediate neighborhood,” he continued.

“Stay-tuned more to come. Parsippany’s continued refusal to live by its master plan or improving it with conformance consistency remains not in the best interest of its people, now or the future. Although no change in the immediate neighborhood warrants such a rezone, the neighborhood will be forever changed,” said Homyak.

In 2014, as part of a proposed settlement with RD Management, Mayor Barberio’s administration requested $3.5 million from Morris County Open Space Fund to purchase the little over nine acres of mostly steep slopes and an area in which approximately two thirds of it was already protected as a buffer zone in the current master plan, but the County Open Space Fund committee rejected the request.

RD Management owns 20 properties in New Jersey and has more than 150 properties in its national portfolio.

The sign on Littleton Road has been corrected

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The sign on Littleton Road has been corrected

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — As first reported in Parsippany Focus on Monday, September 18, 2017 (click here for original story), the sign at the corner of Littleton Road and Frontage Road contained a typo. Parsippany was spelled “Parisppany.”

Prior to publishing the story, Parsippany Focus contacted the New Jersey Department of Transportation and spoke to Mr. Anthony Sytko, Regional Manager.  He stated he was unaware of the misspelling in Parsippany and will contact the engineering department for verification and will update Parsippany Focus at a later time.

We did not hear back from Mr. Sytko, but the sign since has been corrected.

After we ran the story, Parsippany Patch, published the story on Thursday, September 21. Daily Record also published the story on Tuesday, September 19. News12NJ also did a broadcast regarding the incorrect spelling of Parsippany.

The sign, on Littleton Road north, just prior of the Route 80 overpass, was installed following work completed on the new entrance ramp in 2015 after more than two years of road construction projects on Routes 80 and 287. The previously entrance ramp to Route 80 was converted into a local street and named Frontage Road.

This sign is on Route 202 (Littleton Road) near the Route 80 East ramp

 

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