PHS is accepting Hall of Fame nominations

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PHS is accepting Hall of Fame nominations

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame.  The PHS Hall of Fame recognizes and honors PHS graduates and staff members who have distinguished themselves during their time at PHS and/or in their careers in their fields of work or service.  Recognition will be given but not limited to accomplishment in the fields of: Music, School Services, Fine Arts, Medicine, Business, Journalism, Politics, Athletics, Education, Science, Armed Forces, Community Service.

The person being nominated must have graduated from PHS at least ten years ago (2007 or earlier).  In the case of a staff member, the nominee must have been a member of the professional staff (including non-teacher coaches and activity advisors), who has retired or left the employ of Parsippany High School at least three years ago (prior to 2014).

The person being nominated DOES NOT have to be a college graduate. Posthumous nominations WILL BE accepted. As many as ten nominees may be inducted in any given year.

Nominees selected for induction into the PHS Hall of Fame will be honored at an annual ceremony held in the winter and at a home basketball game (date to be determined).  Each inductee will receive an engraved memento and will be recognized on a perpetual plaque in the main hall of Parsippany High School. Nominations may be submitted by any Parsippany High School graduate or by a relative, friend, or co-worker of the person being nominated. The committee evaluates each nominee on three criteria:

1.  Recognized excellence in one’s field/profession

2.  Service and dedication to Parsippany High School

3.  Contributions to professional/civic organizations and/or publications, presentations, and recognition

Nomination forms can be found on the PHS website by clicking here. Be sure to include all requested information.  Reasons for nomination and written description may be submitted on separate sheets of paper (not to exceed three sheets and must be stapled to the nomination form). Parsippany High School Hall of Fame 309 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054. 

All forms are due by January 6, 2017 c/o Dr. Mulroony.

Million Dollar Search Terms Disclosed: Political Retaliation?

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Million Dollar Search Terms Disclosed: Political Retaliation?

PARSIPPANY — Another incident like Bridgegate?  This time it may be in Parsippany.  Parsippany Focus has obtained a tort claim notice filed by retired Police Captain James Carifi through an open public records request (OPRA). This tort claim notice was filed on September 30, 2016.

The tort claim notice lists specific “Client Supplied Keywords” Township attorney John Inglesino and Mayor James Barberio developed and provided to Aurora Information & Security hired to investigate Captain Carifi.

Aurora Information & Security was hired by Mayor James Barberio, without the consent of the Township Council. According to the local finance laws, when municipalities hire for professional services, Council approval is required. Township Council members were not told of Aurora’s hiring until five months later, days after Mayor Barberio defeated Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr. in a hotly contested primary for mayor. (Refer to attached email requesting minutes and resolutions of hiring of Aurora.)

Ironically, the hiring of Aurora was authorized by Mayor Barberio the day after Paul Carifi Jr. announced his candidacy for Mayor on Monday, January 14, 2013 and the two days after the Sunday night meeting at Townhall where Council President Louis Valori had accused Barberio and Inglesino of bribing him with a job offer. (See Consent to Hire Technical Security Consultant for Litigation Purposes).

According to the tort claim filed, the 29 “Client Supplied Keywords” are as follows: James Carifi, Paul Carifi, Election, Contribution, Funds, ELEC (Which stands for Election Law Enforcement Commission), Clerk, Yancy Wazirmas, Jasmine Lim, Elesha Johnson, Board of Elections, Poll, Republican Party, Ballot, Absentee Ballot, Board of Education, Township Council, Mayor, James Barberio, Louis Valori, Robert Peluso, Brian Stanton, Vincent Ferrara, Michael dePierro, Jonathan Nelson, James Vigilante, Robert Colangelo, Daniel Margotta and Bentley. (Click here to see the tort claim document search terms)

(Editors Note: Republicans Robert Peluso and Louis Valori announced they were running for a Council seat shortly thereafter. Brian Stanton, was the Township Council President at the time. Michael dePierro and Vincent Ferrara were Councilmen. Jonathan Nelson, a Democrat, was planning on running for Mayor against the Republican candidate. James Vigilante, now deceased, a former Councilman ran unsuccessfully for Morris County Clerk.)

If that’s not startling enough, in a shocking revelation Aurora then provides an additional four “Suggested Keyword Searches” they would like to search on Captain Carifi’s computer, which Barberio and Inglesino ultimately approved.  Those four search terms were as follows: Carifi, Campaign, Paul and “campaign and mayor.”  This all took place just a few months before the primary election between Paul Carifi Jr. and James Barberio in 2013. (Click here to see Aurora Suggested Keyword Search.)

Parsippany Focus previously reported that Aurora Information Security & Risk was recently found liable for fraud by the Second District Court of appeals of New York in addition to being suspended by the State of New Jersey. While they were suspended, they were not allowed to do business with any municipality while suspended, however Mayor Barberio and John Inglesino continued to work with and pay Aurora during this suspension time.  The suspension time for Aurora Information Security & Risk as listed by the State of New Jersey was from January 16, 2014 to May 13, 2015. (For Aurora suspension click here)

For the past three years, Mayor Barberio and Mr. Inglesino had stated and maintained the position at council meetings and prepared statements that Parsippany residents were at risk because Captain Carifi copied and deleted information from Parsippany Police Department computers.  However, as the search terms are now uncovered, one cannot escape the correlation to Bridgegate. According to the tort claimed filed, No police information or police documents were listed in the search terms as being searched for.

Even more alarming is Aurora’s actual document provided to Mayor Barberio and Mr. Inglesino requesting “Legal Approval” to search “Personal Email Addresses”.  Although it is unknown as to whose email addresses Inglesino and Barberio were searching as there are no listed email addresses on Aurora’s document, it does state “Do any specific email accounts come to mind?”  The document also indicates that Aurora searched Captain Carifi’s “Web credit card transaction receipts”.

Furthermore, the tort claim notice goes on to identify one of Aurora’s invoices paid by the Township of Parsippany, included a billing entry documenting that Aurora was tasked by Mayor Barberio and Township attorney Inglesino with searching Captain Carifi’s home computer for any political activities.

Requests for comments from Jonathan Nelson, Robert Peluso, Yancy Wazirmas and Elesha Johnson went unanswered.

“Mr. Carifi and my office are limited from commenting freely about his disputes with Parsippany due to a variety of constraints, including confidentiality orders entered for the benefit of the Township in two of the three pending lawsuits.  That said, we are anxious to air publicly the facts of this case at the upcoming trial, and believe that the Citizens of Parsippany could be shocked and dismayed by what they learn,” said Christopher Deininger,‎ Partner, Bubb, Grogan & Cocca, representing James Carifi.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Philipps was asked if he participated in the development of the political search terms to be searched for on Captain Carifi’s Parsippany Police computers, but never responded.

Because it has been estimated that the Township has spent over 3.5 million dollars in taxpayer money against Captain Carifi, and that there are so many additional surprising documented facts that are contrary to what Inglesino and Mayor Barberio have portrayed in public within the tort claims notice, Parsippany Focus has decided to title its succeeding articles about this case as Parsippany Gate.

The tort claim notice is a requirement to inform the Township of a potential lawsuit.

 

Owner of Diagnostic Testing Facility Sued for Submitting False Claims

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Owner of Diagnostic Testing Facility Sued for Submitting False Claims

PARSIPPANY — A Parsippany man and his diagnostic testing company are being sued by the government for knowingly submitting false claims to Medicare for thousands of diagnostic testing services he did not render, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Vijay Patel, 59, of Parsippany, owner and operator of Mobile Diagnostic Testing of NJ LLC of Parsippany, pleaded guilty December 15, 2014, to a criminal information charging him with health care fraud related to this conduct. Today’s civil complaint alleges Vijay Patel violated the False Claims Act.

According to the complaint Patel had an associate who was a cardiologist and also a participant in the Medicare program. From around 2009 through 2012, the cardiologist’s Medicare contractor had placed him on so-called “pre-payment review,” which was initiated to ensure that the doctor was submitting claims within established rules and regulations, and which required him to submit documentation, including medical records, to support the services being billed to Medicare. Under pre-payment review, claims for reimbursement that did not have the documentation necessary to support the services being billed are rejected by the Medicare contractor.

From August 2011 through December 2012, Patel and the cardiologist defrauded Medicare by submitting claims to Medicare for diagnostic testing services that the doctor had performed in December 2010 through September 2012, enabling him to evade Medicare’s pre-payment review. Patel submitted the cardiologist’s claims through his company and his brother’s company, Biosound Medical Services Inc. (Biosound), as if Mobile Diagnostic and Biosound had performed the services instead of the doctor. Once Patel received the Medicare reimbursement money paid to the two companies for diagnostic testing services the cardiologist had performed, Patel transferred a portion of the payment to the doctor and kept a substantial portion for himself.

U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of the Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert, New York Region, with the investigation leading to the filing of today’s complaint.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nicole F. Mastropieri and Bernard J. Cooney of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Health Care and Government Fraud Unit in Newark.

U.S. Attorney Fishman reorganized the health care fraud practice at the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office shortly after taking office, including creating a stand-alone Health Care and Government Fraud Unit to handle both criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions of health care fraud offenses. Since 2010, the office has recovered more than $1.32 billion in health care fraud and government fraud settlements, judgments, fines, restitution and forfeiture under the False Claims Act, the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and other statutes.

The case is captioned United States v. Vijay Patel, et al. (D.N.J.).  Click here to read a copy of the complaint.

Parsippany resident turns 103

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Parsippany resident turns 103

PARSIPPANY — Veronica “Ronnie” Minaieskas turned 103 years old in Parsippany, on November 27.  Council Vice President Robert Peluso and on behalf of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and our Community,  wished her a Happy Birthday with flowers and a card. Council Vice President Robert Peluso birthday is November 27.

Veronica grew up in Kearny and her brother, Peter Velevas, was a Councilman in Kearny for over 30 years.  She currently lives at Care One, 300 Madzabrook Road,  Parsippany.  Her daughter Lori Concillieri is a resident of Lake Parsippany.

Sluggish start to 2nd round of New Jersey bear hunt; Parsippany resident responds

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Sluggish start to 2nd round of New Jersey bear hunt; Parsippany resident responds

The second and final stage of New Jersey’s 2016 black bear hunt got off to a slow start Monday. Two months after 562 bears were killed over six days, the state’s five weigh stations were reporting very little activity, state Department of Environmental Protection spokesman Robert Geist said. Segment B of New Jersey’s bear hunt coincides…

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Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting (11/22/2016)

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Parsippany Police Held Their Annual Departmental Awards

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Parsippany Police Held Their Annual Departmental Awards

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department held their annual Departmental Awards and Inspection where Chief of Police Paul Philipps conducts a uniform and equipment inspection.

Following the inspection Philipps presented multiple awards and commendations to the officers which were earned throughout the year.

This year he issued a total of 69 awards and commendations, of which 18 were Lifesaving Awards along with two Civilian Service Awards for contributing to a lifesaving.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps

The Lifesaving award is issued when an officer or civilian dispatcher directly contributes to the successful revival of a victim by way of CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) usage, or by giving instructions to the caller on how to properly perform CPR on a victim.

The two Civilian Service Awards that were given out this year were to David Hess, who has been a member of the Lake Hiawatha Fire Department for over 45 years. Mr. Hess successfully performed the Heimlich Maneuver on a patron at a local restaurant who began to choke on a piece of steak. His quick actions led to the successful dislodging of the piece of food and allowed the victim to breath freely once again.

The second person who received the Civilian Service Award was Jennifer Sawyer, who successfully performed CPR and used an AED on a patron at LA Fitness that was in cardiac arrest. Her quick actions led to the successful revival of the victim.

District 5 holds annual Pancake Breakfast

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District 5 holds annual Pancake Breakfast

PARSIPPANY — It’s that time of year again! Santa stopped by District 5 firehouse on Sunday, December 4 to greet the children and to listen to their long lists of items they want Sant to bring on Christmas Day. Everyone got to enjoy their Annual Pancake breakfast, consisting of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, orange juice, coffee and tea.

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Taner Uygun and Adam Campbell serves the pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon to the guests
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Members of District 5 with Council Vice President Robert Peluso
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Robert Peluso, Jr., tells Santa what he wants for Christmas, as Ildiko and Council Vice President Robert Peluso looks on

Santa arrives in Parsippany in time to light the Tree at Town Hall

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Santa arrives in Parsippany in time to light the Tree at Town Hall

PARSIPPANY — Santa arrived in Parsippany-Troy Hills just in time to light the tree at Town Hall on Sunday, December 4.

Santa arrived with a police escort sitting on a fire truck from Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6 just in time to help Mayor James Barberio light the Christmas tree at Town Hall.

Immediately following the tree lighting Santa met with children, and wanted to know what each child wanted him to bring to their home on Christmas eve. The children also received candy canes and a special gift from Santa.

Refreshments of hot chocolate and cookies were served to all the children compliments of Houlihans and Shop Rite of Parsippany.

Have you been good girls and boys? Do you want to know what Santa Claus has in store for you for Christmas? Do you want to know when Santa and his sleigh will be getting to your house?

We can’t answer the first two questions. Only you can answer the first one. Only Santa can answer the second one.

But thanks to the wonders of the NORAD we can give you an idea where Santa is on Christmas Eve. Children can track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve by clicking here.

Sons of Italy delivered bags of food for Thanksgiving

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Sons of Italy delivered bags of food for Thanksgiving

PARSIPPANY — The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 delivered 21 fully cooked Turkey Dinners to local families, and also purchased $1,000 in Shop Rite Gift Cards for other families and local food pantries.

The Morris County of the Order of Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 is an affiliated member of the Order of the Sons of Italy In America Association.

The Lodge was founded as a non-profit organization which contributes thousands of dollars to worthwhile local charities and families and awards many scholarships to outstanding men and women.

Officers include President: Joe Jannarone Jr.; First Vice President: Louis Amato; Second Vice President: Joe Plescia; Treasurer: Robert Iracane; Recording Secretary: Adam Gragnani and Seargent at Arms: Sean Clark.

For more information click here.

Parsippany resident charged with Possession of Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia

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Parsippany resident charged with Possession of Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia

PARSIPPANY — After being pulled over for making an unsafe lane change on Route 80 in Fairfield, Brian Halpin, 34, Parsippany, was arrested and charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia on Monday, November 28.

In addition to the criminal charges, the Fairfield Police Department charged Halpin with having a suspended license, being an unlicensed driver, making an unsafe lane change and for possessing a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) in a motor vehicle.

According to Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna, the Fairfield Police Department recently began a Route 80 initiative to try and assist with greater enforcement and interdiction efforts on the interstate. Fairfield Officers Jeffrey Dean and Diego Ocampo were patrolling Route 80 on Monday afternoon when they observed a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, later found to be operated by Halpin, making what they considered an unsafe lane change.

“Many drug users and traffickers take the interstate as a faster means of getting to some of the cities located to our east, including New York City to purchase narcotics that will later be used or distributed in our community or in communities west of Fairfield,” said Manna. “When staffing permits, our officers will be on the interstate so that those involved in illegal drug use or distribution will not just contend with being apprehended by state troopers but with our officers as well” said the chief.

Subsequent to investigation during the course of this particular stop, the responding officers stated that they recovered suspected heroin as well as a hypodermic syringe. According to police, Halpin was arrested without incident and his vehicle impounded.

Halpin was released on his own recognizance pending Superior Court action.

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.

Santa arrives at Lake Parsippany Clubhouse

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Santa arrives at Lake Parsippany Clubhouse

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, December 3 Santa arrived at the Lake Parsippany Association’s clubhouse to enjoy a pancake breakfast with the neighborhood children.

In the true spirit of Christmas the children brought presents to be given to other children in the area who could use a little extra Christmas cheer.

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Enjoying coloring Christmas pictures while waiting for Santa are (left to right) Ethan Montanaro with his grandmother Debbie Orme and his brother Colton Montanaro and Dad Dave Montanaro all from Parsippany
Santa’s Elves (left to right) Abigail Phelps, Vanessa Iradi from Parsippany helped Santa gather the gifts
Santa’s Elves (left to right) Abigail Phelps, Vanessa Iradi from Parsippany helped Santa gather the gifts

Volunteers at huge charity drive pack 500K meals for needy

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Volunteers at huge charity drive pack 500K meals for needy

PARSIPPANY — A family of seven were among the hordes of volunteers Saturday assembling meals that will be distributed to families in need. Standing by a long table under a heated tent, Jamie Hemberger was packing up 12.4-ounce bags of macaroni and cheese, each with enough for six servings. She was joined by her husband, Mike,…

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Morris Hills ends 41-year title drought with win over Parsippany Hills Vikings

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Morris Hills ends 41-year title drought with win over Parsippany Hills Vikings

EAST RUTHERFORD – Morris Hills’ 41-year championship drought is over. The Scarlet Knights started the second half with 20 unanswered points to pick up the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 title in a 27-14 win over Parsippany Hills on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. It’s Morris Hills’ second title in school history; the first came in…

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Community supports Noah; Successful fundraiser

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Community supports Noah; Successful fundraiser

PARSIPPANY —The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 and Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 5 hosted a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner Fundraiser to benefit the family of Noah Lorencovitz on Saturday, November 19 at the Parsippany-Troy Hills District 5 Firehouse, 200 South Beverwyck Road.

With the combined efforts of both organizations they served almost 400 dinners and raised almost $8,000.00 which was donated to the family of Noah Lorencovitz.

The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 bought and prepared all the pasta, meatballs and sausage and soda, water, coffee and dessert was donated by the ShopRite of Parsippany. Parsippany’s Best Pizza in Arlington Plaza donated all of the gravy for evening and Anthony & Sons Bakery, Denville, provided the bread.

Chairman Dave Cavaliere extends a huge thank you to Sons of Italy President Joe Jannarone Jr., Shop Rite of Parsippany,  Parsippany’s Best Pizza and Anthony & Sons Bakery for their generous donations which highly contribute in making the fundraiser a huge success.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5 Firefighter and Chairman of the event Dave Cavaliere would like to thank the entire committee for all of the effort they are contributing in making this annual event which gives back to the community a huge success.

The dedicated members of this years committee are Pat Calabrese, John Dente, Matt Palmieri, Pat Lorenzo, Brandon Schweizer, Mike Lambert and Glen Pelobuet.              

On Thursday, March 3, what started out as a normal school day for 13-year old Noah suddenly turned tragic. During gym class, Noah excused himself to the locker room. While in there, his heart went into an arrhythmia which ultimately led to cardiac arrest. A friend found him unresponsive and contracted his teacher who immediately began CPR. The school nurse and EMT’s were summoned to help and administer an AED to get his heart started again.

A jersey honoring Noah Lorencovitz
A jersey honoring Noah Lorencovitz

Noah was rushed to nearby Morristown Medical Center. On the evening of March 3, he was transferred to Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian in New York City and was in the cardiac intensive care (ICU) for almost three weeks. The doctors conducted a successful ablation procedure on Noah and shortly thereafter he left ICU.

However, his fight is not over. Even after five months in the hospital, Noah is expected to have a long road of rehabilitation ahead.  Everyone is hopeful that Noah will recover from the trauma so you can hear his voice and see that infectious smile.

Please join the community to help Noah and his family.  All proceeds will go to help the Lorencovitz family as they continue to tackle this difficult situation. Let’s all come out together and continue to give support and prayers for Noah and his family so NOAH can wear his #4 jersey on the basketball court with his team mates very soon.

Lake Parsippany Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast was a success

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Lake Parsippany Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast was a success

PARSIPPANY — For the many people that stopped by Lake Parsippany Fire House on Sunday, November 27 for the “Ladies Auxiliary 14th Annual Pancake Breakfast” they had the opportunity to eat delicious homemade pancakes, sausage and more … bagels, cream cheese, butter, coffee, tea and even orange juice.  All you could eat for just $6.00 or less.

The following businesses and individuals contributed to the event: Annabella’s Restaurant, Anthony Francos Pizza, Atlanta Bread, Baldwin Pizza, Bangiola’s Sandwich Shoppe, Buffalo Wild Wings, Delizia Pizza Kitchen, Empire Diner, Evonik, Four Knives Deli, General Store, Great Wazu, G’s Famous Pizza, Habit Burger Grill, Houlihans Restaurant, IHOP, Vincent Ferrara, Zinburger, Jimmy’s Pizzeria, Longhorn Steakhouse, Mama Louisa’s Italian Deli, Outback Steak House, Pro-Haircutters, Quick Chek, Shear Creations, Aristocrat Limo, Birchwood Manor, Castle Printing, Cerbo Lumber, Costco, David Brask, Election Graphics, Fire and Safety Services, Friedman LLP, Glafelter Insurance Group, IBEW Local Union No. 102, NJ Fire Equipment, Parsippany’s Best Pizza, Par-Troy Funeral Home, Restaurant Depot, Robert J. Iracane CPA, Stifel Nicolaus, Stop & Shop and Tri-State Technical Services.

Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire District 3 is located at 255 Halsey Road.

Lake Parsippany Ladies Auxiliary: President: Diane Ritz; Vice President: Cindy Barilla; Secretary: Lynne Yaccorino; Treasurer: Barbara Birth; Financial Secretary: Dee Delgrosso and Sgt. of Arms:Jane Fenske.

Lake Parsippany  Vol. Fire Co.: President: Arden Birth; Vice  President: Andy Baum; Treasurer: Ken Nolan; Secretary: Bob Keller; Financial Secretary: Rob Koegler and Sgt. of Arms: Jonathan Earl.

Board of Fire Commissioners: Robert Yeager; Gabe Yaccorino; Darryl Jenkins; John Butkus and Clarence Ricker.

Lake Parsippany Fire Department is always looking for volunteers to join: Seniors 18 years and older; Juniors 16 to 18 years old. Stop in for an application on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. or call (973) 887-9071 and leave a message.

 

 

Homeless Solutions Hosts Young Professionals Event

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Homeless Solutions Hosts Young Professionals Event

MORRIS COUNTY — On Wednesday, December 7 Homeless Solutions’ Young Professionals will host “Party with a Purpose”, a networking event to be held at the Laundromat in Morristown from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  

The event will include appetizers, raffles, live music – and attendees’ first drink is on the house.  It’s also an opportunity to support Homeless Solutions shelter guests by donating a gift card to Walmart, Shop Rite or AMC; any denomination of donation is appreciated.

Please contact Event Manager Lacey Berdela (973) 993-0900, ext. 25 by December 5 if you’d like to attend.

 About Homeless Solutions.
Homeless Solutions is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping the homeless and working poor in the Morris County, NJ area since 1983.  Homeless Solutions operates emergency Shelter Programs for families, single women, single men, and the homeless mentally ill, in addition to a Transitional Housing facility.  Based on the organization motto of ‘A Hand up, not a Handout’, its staff and programs give people the tools they need to rebuild their lives, and as working people move to independence, Homeless Solutions develops and renovates sustainable homes people can afford.  In 2015 HSI sheltered and housed 424 individuals, including 128 children.  To learn more or volunteer, please visit www.homelesssolutions.org.

Soccer Commitment by Parsippany Resident at Mount St. Dominic Academy

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Soccer Commitment by Parsippany Resident at Mount St. Dominic Academy

PARSIPPANY — Emma Przyhocki ’17 made a commitment to play soccer at Misericordia University. She has been an integral part of the soccer team’s success at Mount St. Dominic Academy.

“We are so proud of Emma. The hard work and determination that she has put forth over her years here has really paid off. We are certain she will represent our school well as she moves on to college,” stated Director of Athletics, Lorenzo Sozio.

Ms. Przyhocki, a Parsippany resident, will continue to compete at the collegiate level on the Division III Misericordia Cougars team beginning Fall 2017. Mount Saint Dominic Academy, established by the Sisters of St. Dominic in Caldwell, is a Catholic college preparatory school, dedicated to the education of young women from a variety of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. Since 1892, The Mount has been empowering young women in the Dominican tradition. For more information about Mount Saint Dominic Academy, click here.

Dining to Donate! Woman’s Club Fundraiser at Gourmet Cafe

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Dining to Donate! Woman’s Club Fundraiser at Gourmet Cafe

PARSIPPANY — Please join us in supporting the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) by enjoying lunch or dinner at Gourmet Café, 135 Baldwin Road, on Monday, December 5. 

Lunch hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The offer is valid for to-go orders and gift cards also.  The club will 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. 

The club’s next General Meeting, which is open to area women, is on Monday, January 23. 

For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club by clicking here  or visit their website by clicking here.

Woman’s Club spreads holiday cheer

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Woman’s Club spreads holiday cheer

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) just held its annual Operation Candy/Cookie Meeting and wrapped over 210 tins of holiday cookies, along with 150 packets of holiday cards, for area nursing and care homes.

The goodies will be donated to residents of Care One of Morris in Parsippany, The Country Home and The Morris View Health Care Center, both in Morris Plains.

Operation Cookie/Candy has been a project of New Jersey Women’s Clubs for over 50 years. Another recent holiday project of the club was Boatsie’s Boxes. Club members filled 52 Christmas stockings with toiletries, games, telephone cards and other items for members of the military serving overseas.

These stockings were taken to the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) headquarters to be shipped with the 1200 stockings filled by the other clubs of NJSFWC. And later in December club members will be donating clothes, toys and other gifts to a family in the Adopt-A-Family Head Start Community Program of Morris County.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. The next General Meeting is on Monday, January 23.

For more information about the January General Meeting or the club, call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club by clicking here or click here to view their website.

 

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The storage container was filled with over 1200 stockings filled by the various clubs in NJ. Ora Kokol – Woman’s Club of Woodstown, Barbara Cook – Suburban Woman’s Club of Pompton Plains, Elaine Hossfield -GFWC Vernon Township Woman’s Club and Bernadette Cicchino – Woman’s Club of Parsippany
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Spreading Holiday Cheer, the Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills is all set to package candy and cookies to give to area senior and care homes
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