Bagged salads mixes sold under multiple store brand names including Walmart, Aldi and ShopRite been recalled in 31 states after more than 600 people have been sickened by parasites in 11 of those states, according to the federal Food and Drug Administration.The salads made by Fresh Express, which is based in Illinois, are contaminated with Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause an intestinal illness after being ingested.The outbreak has affected 641 people in 11 states, with no cases reported in New Jersey, since the first FDA alert was issued in June. Thirty-seven people have been hospitalized…
Parsippany Community Update July 24, 2020
PARSIPPANY — The State of New Jersey’s contact tracing program will soon be launching to supplement local health departments. I want to let you know a bit about how it works, and why it’s so important in our continuing fight against COVID-19.
Beans is Looking for Her Forever Home
PARSIPPANY — Beans is ready to fill your life with rich flavor! She is a ten-year-old Beagle who is calm, laid back, and easy-going. She likes to spend her time exploring the outdoors, laying in the sun, and receiving all the love you have to offer!
She adores being pet and loved on! Belly rubs and butt scratches are her favorites. She is friendly with everyone she meets. She does well with other dogs and kids!
Beans is working on her house training. She frequently has to go to the bathroom since she is undergoing medical tests for Cushing’s disease. With proper medication, this can be helped. She wears diapers and never seems to be bothered by it!
She walks great on the leash. She is very curious and loves to sniff everything! When she is home alone, she will make herself comfortable in her crate or in one of her dog beds. She is quiet and rarely ever makes a peep!
Don’t be fooled by her age. She loves to go on long, easy walks and run in the grass! She has lots of spunk that makes you want to watch her all day long! She is a professional at settling down inside the house. She prefers to nap or lay next to you on the couch.
She is undergoing medical evaluations that will allow the rescue to know more about her medical needs for the future. She will need a foster or adopter that can give her proper medical attention. As of now, she is a happy pup unfazed about her age.
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Table of Hope’s Mobile Food Delivery Needs Volunteers
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany’s Table of Hope has been supporting residents in need in Parsippany for over 16 straight weeks. Pastor Sidney Williams, Spring Street CDC, The Parsippany Food Pantry, Bethel Church AME, and Liquid Church want to make sure nobody in our community goes hungry, and have distributed thousands of meals to the community of Parsippany and beyond.
The program is in need of more volunteers on Friday mornings at Liquid Church.
Call (973) 828-3125 to get involved now.
Parsippany Kiwanis Member Michael Mulhaul Elected Kiwanis International Trustee
PARSIPPANY — This morning, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany member Michael Mulhaul was elected to serve as Kiwanis International Trustee for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2020.
Michael has never lived or worked in Parsippany. His current commute is an hour and fifteen minutes to attend our weekly 7:15 AM meetings. Members do not need to work nor live in a town to give back to society.
Michael is the Chairperson of the Parsippany Kiwanis Wine Tasting event for 23 years, which is the club’s largest fundraiser. It has raised close to $500,00 which enabled the club to donate to many organizations including Camp Nejeda, March of Dimes, New Jersey Sharing Network among many others. 
Mulhaul, a member of the Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club for 28 years has served as the New Jersey district coordinator for The Eliminate Project since 2012. New Jersey is the 5th largest average per member worldwide contributor to The Eliminate Project. He is a first vice president of investments for 37 years. Married to his wife Laura of 28 years, they have three children, Zachary, Emily, and Curtis. Michael also served as President of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany from 2002-2003 and New Jersey District Governor 2007-2008.
Michael said, “My mantra is ‘Let’s take an Interest’ in each other and in Kiwanis. This is the most important aspect of a successful Kiwanis Club. Let me explain; if we take an interest in each other, then we will build a bond. This bond will enable us to work together towards supporting the children around the globe. I credit the success I have had in Kiwanis by taking an interest in members, they in turn took an interest in me. Over the last ten years, I have helped to raise 1.1 million to Eliminate as District Coordinator. As Chair of 22 Wine Tastings, we raised nearly $500,000 for children’s causes. We should all be judged on our Kiwanis career over time, in its entirety.”
Kiwanis is the greatest organization in the world, we must treat it that way. When there are great challenges, much like this pandemic, we must be part of the solution and stay focused. Focus on the positives.
He brings 38 years of investment experience that I feel will be helpful in overseeing and evaluating our financial needs. This is essential for our organization to survive during these challenging times.
Together, we will create a better future for Kiwanis.
Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members, and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. Today, we stand with more than 550,000 members from K-Kids to Key Club to Kiwanis and many ages in between in 80 countries and geographic areas. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy, and offering guidance.
Kiwanis clubs host nearly 150,000 service projects each year.
Morris County Opens Notary Services By Appointment
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi, Esq. said. “It’s time to open Notary Services, albeit on a smaller scale, due to COVID-19 by incorporating safe practices to help those who need our services.”
Presently, the State of New Jersey is looking to extend a Notary’s “90 Day” due date, which is the last day a Notary has to be sworn-in before their commission expires. “Until then, our office does not want anyone to lapse. By offering staggered appointments, limiting the number of people entering the office, establishing a service area in the outer conference room, offering hand sanitizers, and a glass divider between the clerks wearing personal protective gear and the client, we will help eliminate the spread of the virus and provide necessary services to preserve those Notaries whose commissions are lapsing,” said Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi, Esq.
Be advised that masks must be worn and clients will be subject to a Thermal Temperature Scan upon entering the building.
Anyone with a valid Notary Public Commission may contact our office to schedule an appointment; however, we will be processing those Notaries that will be lapsing first. All others will be given an appointment that coincides with their 90 days due date.
Please have your commission number/ID available so the Clerk can verify the commission date along with the 90-Day Due Date.
Please bring the following to your appointment: 1) Notary Public Commission, 2) a valid form of ID, 3) the required fee of $15.00 (Business Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order only, NO CASH ACCEPTED), made payable to Morris County Clerk, 4) and a pen.
To schedule an appointment, call (973) 285-6122.
A Statement from the Morris County Chiefs of Police Association
MORRIS COUNTY — To the Citizens of Morris County:
The topics of police reform and de-funding the police are still hot button issues both locally and nationwide. However, on behalf of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association, I would like to a few moments to tell you why policing in Morris County is “A Step Ahead” of our counterparts nationwide. While we do realize that we are not always perfect, we do strive for perfection and out of that we have achieved excellence. As chiefs, we continue to look for better ways to police our communities while strengthening our relationships and trust within the communities we serve.
Internal Affairs and Early Warning Process:
Allegations of police misconduct are always taken seriously and investigated by Internal Affairs Officers and depending on the nature of the allegation they are investigated by the Morris County Prosecutors Office Professional Standards Unit. Each police department is required to post on its website information regarding the complaint process and how to file a citizen complaint. Early Warning Systems were developed to track problem behaviors and to identify “at-risk-officers” so that corrective actions can be taken before serious problems develop and have been in effect since 2013.
Training:
All police officers in the State of New Jersey must complete the NJ Basic Police Academy Course and receive certification from the Police Training Commission. The police academy is a 20-week training program consisting of comprehensive classroom and hands-on training in police procedures, physical training, and criminal law. This is just the beginning of an officer’s life long career of perpetual training. Officers then go through a Field Training Program with a mentor before they are released to work as a fully certified officer. The NJ Attorney Generals Office has mandated yearly training in subject areas of Use of Force, Firearms, Pursuit Training, Domestic Violence, and Community Law Enforcement Affirmative Relations (CLEAR) training. The CLEAR training program was instituted in 2016 and officers must take at least three credit hours of continuing education each year. Since the CLEAR Program’s inception was instituted in 2016 and officers must take at least three credit hours of continuing education each year. Since the CLEAR Program’s inception officers have completed classes in De-Escalation Techniques for Individuals with Special Needs/Mental Health Issues, Cultural Diversity and De-Escalation, Sex Assault Investigations. 2020 is an elective year and officers will be completing a course titled: Law Enforcement Interactions with Transgender Individuals.
Crisis Intervention Team:
Morris County police officers have always had a great partnership with mental health professionals throughout the county. We welcome the Attorney General’s Office initiative to expand the training between mental health professionals and officers to reduce use-of-force and death-in custody incidents.
Licensing for Police Officers:
The Morris County Police Chiefs Association fully supports the NJ Police Training Commission to create a statewide police licensing program. This program requires officers to maintain uniform professional standards to work as a police officer in New Jersey. This would be another valuable tool in our toolbox to vet our prospective new officers.
Use of Force Policy Review and Portal:
New Jersey’s Use of Force Policy is due for a review, and we support the notion of a Use of Force Portal to allow for a meaningful analysis for use-of-force data across the state to ensure that we are following best practices. There is a public comment portal for the public to weigh in on by clicking here which will be open to submissions until August 1, 2020. We encourage you to complete the survey.
Directive 2020-5-Requiring Public Disclosure of Identities of Officers who Commit Serious Disciplinary Violations:
The members of the Morris County Chief Association do not support this new directive because it truly does not serve the public interest of transparency and accountability. Some “good” officers may have made minor administrative infractions and through the process of progressive discipline would now be labeled as “bad cops” even though they never committed an egregious act that would bring disrespect to their badge and agency. If allowed to stand, this directive will give the public a distorted view of the officers and departments in the state. There are also concerns for officers and their families regarding the release of their names that need further discussion. Several of the police unions have successfully filed for a stay on releasing the names of officers and the matter will be heard in October by the Appellate Division. On Friday, July 10th, the NJ Supreme Court has denied the Attorney Generals’ request to overturn the Appellate Court’s stay.
The notion of de-funding the police seriously jeopardizes your safety and all of the proactive measures that police departments in Morris County have already taken to be a “step ahead”. In fact, we need more training for our officers and equipment like body-worn cameras to better serve you. Unfortunately, the training and equipment do come with a cost to you, the local taxpayer and many municipalities simply can’t afford those added expenses right now without additional funding from the State of New Jersey.
The police officers in Morris County work hard to maintain the highest level of integrity, professionalism, compassion, service, and efficiency. It is our mission to protect life and property, enforce the law fairly and impartially and to preserve the peace, order, and safety in our community. The officers in Morris County do just that and are the best there is, working tirelessly day and night to ensure your safety. We trust them completely, believe in them, and are extremely proud of them, as we are proud to serve you as well.
Respectfully,
Chief Thomas Williver
President of the Morris County Chief of Police Association
Virtual Visits For Morris County Jail Inmates
PARSIPPANY — Inmates at the Morris County Correctional Facility who haven’t received visits in more than four months because of COVID-19 restrictions will soon be able to connect with family and friends through wireless tablets.
The Correctional Facility, which is run by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and houses inmates from both Morris and Sussex counties, was provided at least 85 Android tablets by GTL, a leader in technology and wireless solutions for correctional facilities.
Although inmates can telephone relatives and friends, the Correctional Facility on March 16 temporarily suspended in-person inmate visits with family to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The restriction currently remains in effect and has dispirited some inmates, Morris County Correctional Facility Warden Christopher Klein said.
Warden Klein noted that the tablets do not cost taxpayers any money. The cost of the tablet visit time spent by inmates is withdrawn from their commissary accounts by GTL. Inmates who lack funds will be allotted $3.75 a week from a special inmate welfare fund to engage in a 15-minute virtual visit with relatives.
“In these trying times it’s very beneficial for inmates to have supportive contact with family,” Warden Klein said.
“At no cost to taxpayers, this program will allow inmates important contact with caring relatives who can help ease stress and isolation the inmates may feel,” Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon said.
Beyond virtual visits, the tablets also can be used to access approved educational and entertainment materials and in-house request forms. When visitation restrictions are lifted, inmates may also use the tablets to virtually visit with relatives and friends who live out-of-state or cannot make in-person visits to the Correctional Facility.
Correctional Facility Lieutenant Michael Schweizer and Sergeants Raymond Dykstra and Shawn Johnston have been spear-heading the tablet project and working with GTL on fine-tuning operational aspects.
Multiple safeguards are in place for use of the tablets:
- They run on GTL’s network security, a full-featured security access control software;
- Virtual visits can only be initiated by family and friends outside the facility;
- The tablet cameras used for virtual visits are operational only in secure visiting booths and not from within inmate cells;
- Features that could present potential security risks have been removed and inmates have no access to core device settings other than volume, rotation, and brightness control.
Virtual visits will be allowed on the same days and times that in-person visits were permitted before the suspension. The use of the tablets for educational or entertainment purposes can occur whenever inmates are not locked in their cells at specific times.
Regardless of the criminal charges they face, all inmates will have access to the tablets as long as they are in compliance with Correctional Facility rules.
Family and friends who wish to make virtual visits with an inmate at the Morris County Correctional Facility can click here to create an account to access the video visitation. Once the account is set up, funds can be deposited by clicking here.
Dozens Treated for Exposure to Chlorine at Glacier Hills Pool
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 Hazmat Team, Morris County Hazmat, Parsippany Office of Emergency Management, Morris County Emergency Management are at the scene of 7 Forum Court on a report of a strong odor of chlorine.
Approximately 27 individuals were at the pool, most of which were children attending swimming lessons when they were exposed to a vapor cloud caused by a mixture of pool chemicals. Triage has been set up.
The preliminary investigation seems to have resulted in the chemical mixture being Chlorine and Muriatic Acid. Four children and one adult were transported to the Morristown Medical Center for respiratory distress and approximately 18 others are being treated on scene.
Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department is also on the scene.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Emergency Medical Services and St. Clare’s will transport as needed.
As additional details are released, we will update this article.
