MORRIS COUNTY — Congressman and Chair to the House Committee on Appropriations Rodney Frelinghuysen presented Daytop New Jersey with a flag previously flown above the U.S. Capitol to celebrate Daytop’s 25 years of fighting the opioid epidemic on Monday, November 27. Daytop New Jersey’s 25th Anniversary celebration continues at its annual gala on Tuesday, December at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset.
For more information about Daytop New Jersey’s programs and services, or to secure tickets to the gala, or call 888- 4DAYTOP (888-432-9867) or visit www.daytopnj.com.
Congressman Frelinghuysen presents Daytop New Jersey’s Chairman of the Board John Sette and President and CEO James Curtin with a flag that was previously flown above the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the organization’s 25th Anniversary of fighting the opioid crisis. Left to Right: John Sette, Congressman Frelinghuysen and James Curtin.Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and Daytop New Jersey President and CEO James Curtin following the flag raising ceremony to celebrate Daytop New Jersey’s 25th Anniversary at 80 West Main Street in Mendham
Firefighters were battling a blaze Monday afternoon at Billy & Madeline’s Red Room Tavern in Hanover. Flames were visible through the windows and attic, and heavy smoke poured from the three-story building at the corner of Mount Pleasant Avenue and Parsippany Road. Firefighters were using ladder trucks to douse flames from above. Authorities at the scene…
PARSIPPANY — Santa Claus will make his annual visit to the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company at 255 Halsey Road, Lake Parsippany on Saturday, December 9, from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Santa stays in the firehouse rather than going around on the fire trucks because it’s safer for the children and gives him the opportunity to talk with each child to hear those special Christmas wishes. Be sure to bring your camera and take lots of pictures to catch that special time you spend on Santa’s lap!
Parking is available at the rear of the firehouse.
PARSIPPANY — The bulldozers are still clearing the ground, but the 150,150 square feet of retail space is almost all rented. A source close to Parsippany Focus revealed some of the businesses that either signed a lease or is in the process of finalizing leases. The square footage listed for the location is from the most recent site plan available.
Site Location
Proposed Tenant
Square Footage
Anchor Store
Whole Foods
47,558
Building B – 1
Petco
13,430
Building B – 2
Five Below
11,850
Building B – 3
Sierra
8,704
Building C – 1
Kirkland’s Home
10,500
Building C – 2
4,500
Building C – 3
10,575
Building D – 1
Ulta Beauty
9,295
Building D – 2
Vision Works
3,840
Building D – 3
Orangetheory Fitness
10,404
Building D – 4
3,000
Pad Site
Shake Shack
3,550
According to RD Management website the property is expected to be finished in the Fall of 2018. For additional information click here.
Based on 2017 statistics there is a population of 455,293 within ten miles of the location; 168,809 households, with an average household income of $148,029. They also show a daytime population within ten miles of over 400,000.
Waterview Marketplace
Click here for a copy of Waterview Marketplace property flyer.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Indian Associations is giving back to the community by donating food to the Parsippany Food Pantry located at Parsippany Community Center. The donations were just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday making it plentiful for more Parsippany residents in need.
The food drive was done during the mega annual cultural event that organized by the association on November 4. Association members delivered the food to Parsippany Food Pantry on November 21. As this is the beginning of the holiday season which is the season of giving, they hope that with the team effort made a difference in the lives of the families in need.
The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry collects and distributes food items for residents in need on an ongoing basis. Donations may be made in person or by calling (973) 263-7163.
MORRIS COUNTY — Parsippany high school students are invited to participate in “Focus On Nature,” a photography competition and exhibit sponsored by the Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
The purpose of the competition is to celebrate and promote the creativity and artistic skills of local high school students, who may submit original photographs with a nature or plant theme and have their work judged by local photographers.
First, second, and third prizes will be awarded by the judges, and winning photographs will be displayed prominently in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center at the Morris County Park Commission’s Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. All entries will be exhibited throughout the month of March, 2018 in the classrooms at the Haggerty Education Center. The Education Center is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. free of charge. Additionally, the first place photographer will receive a $50.00 gift card, and second and third place photographers each will receive $25.00 gift cards.
The competition is free to enter. Entries will be accepted between January 22 and February 16, 2018. Complete contest rules and submission forms for entries may be found by clicking here.
For more information about the competition, call (973) 631-5004 or email Katie Di Mare at kdimare@morrisparks.net.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Investigations John R. Speirs, Morristown Police Chief Peter Demnitz, and Morris Township Police Chief Mark DiCarlo announce that an arrest has been made in relation to the acts of vandalism at several Morristown and Morris Township Churches.
Zuri C. Towns, 45, Morristown, was identified as the person allegedly responsible for these acts and was arrested by police detectives today. Mr. Towns provided a statement to police confirming his involvement in these incidents and confirmed that he acted alone. The defendant previously attended services at one of the vandalized churches as a minor.
Detectives were led to the defendant as a result of video obtained from one of the vandalized churches. Possessing his personal description and that of his clothing, police were able to identify the defendant this morning near his residence, which is in close proximity to several of the churches.
Mr. Towns was charged with four counts of criminal mischief in the fourth degree and one count of criminal mischief in the third degree. As a result of the investigation, no evidence was obtained that would indicate this was a bias incident which legally requires purpose to intimidate a person or group based upon their protected class. Mr. Towns was served with summons complaints pending a court appearance.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morristown and Morris Township Police Departments for their role in this investigation along with members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in arresting the defendant today. The Prosecutor also extends his thanks to members of the local clergy, especially Pastor Robert Rogers and Pastor Craig Dunn, for their assistance.
The following churches had damages reported:
Church of God in Christ for All Saints, 3 Rowe Street, Morristown
Bethel A.M.E. Church, 59 Spring Street, Morristown
Calvary Baptist Church, 10 Martin Luther King Avenue, Morristown
Union Baptist Church, 89 Spring Street, Morristown
Morristown Church of Christ, 265 Martin Luther King Avenue, Morris Township
The vandalism was limited to property damage including a broken stained glass window and broken or damaged exterior signs.
Governor-Elect Phil Murphy, said in a tweet “Disgusted by reported vandalism of African-American churches across Morristown. These cowardly acts will not shake our faith. They will renew our determination to come together as one NJ.”
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.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany once again cooked at Homeless Solutions. Every month members of the Kiwanis volunteer to prepare a delicious fresh cooked meal.
This month the Meth family prepared dinner. Gordon Meth started his Saturday by shopping for food.
Gordon’s sons, both Parsippany High School Key Club members, Kyle and Jacob, joined at Homeless Solutions and prepared dinner for the guests in the transitional housing program. The Meth’s prepared a fresh fruit salad, tossed salad with numerous dressings, baked ziti with meatballs and rolls and served chocolate cake for dessert. They also served iced tea and coffee. Other volunteer groups such as St. Ann’s Church, Kiwanis Club of Morristown prepares dinner for the shelter on other days of the month. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past eleven years.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany volunteers cook dinner the fourth Saturday of every month. For approximately $180 of groceries purchased by the Club, they provide fresh fruit salad (cantaloupe, grapes, honey melon, and strawberries), tossed salad, baked ziti, meatballs, dinner rolls, coffee, ice tea, and chocolate cake to over 50 people (Approximate cost is $3.50 per meal). A team of 3-5 volunteers cook for two hours, and serve the guests for one hour. Talk about a great low cost – high impact service project!
President Frank Cahill said “On behalf of the members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany we thank Kyle and Jacob for being part of Key Club and making a difference in our community.”
Gordon Meth, past New Jersey District Governor, Past President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany was named 2014 Kiwanian of the Year and also is a George F. Hixon Fellowship Recipient.
Parsippany High School Key Club member Kyle Meth received a certificate of appreciation for all the volunteering efforts. Kyle is opening the cans of tomato sauce used in preparing the homemade baked ziti.Parsippany High School Key Club member Jacob Meth received a certificate of appreciation for all the volunteering efforts. Jacob is cutting strawberries to add to the cantaloupe, grapes and honey melon to complete the fresh fruit saladKiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill, Kiwanis Key Club members Kyle Meth and Jacob Meth, and Gordon Meth
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, with over 53 members, meets weekly on Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Join us for breakfast and get involved and help us make a difference in our community.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany would also like to thank their Mission Partners. One hundred percent of the Mission Partnership contribution is allocated to one or more of the programs supported by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. The club’s mission is: “to change the world one child and one community at a time.”
The programs sponsored by Kiwanis include: sponsored youth clubs serving over 400 students (Key Clubs in both high schools, Builders Clubs in the middle schools, and K-Kids Clubs in nine elementary schools), Parsippany Day Care Center; Parsippany Library; and numerous other 501(c)3 organizations that serve children and families. In addition to children’s needs, they meet the basic needs of the less fortunate families in our community by providing food and food gift cards, toiletry items, and blankets by working with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Community Center. The Club supports state and national organizations that serve the needs of children and their families.
Click here to visit the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany website.
PARSIPPANY — PAL RedHawks Competition Cheer Team held a flapjack fundraiser at Applebee’s, 1057 Route 46.
Over 100 parents, residents and friends came out on Saturday morning, November 25 to support the Cheer team.
Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser
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Thirteen-year old Elizabeth Hurta, Thirteen-year old Kaitlyn Mirzayer and fourteen-year old Gianna McConnon took a break and had breakfast during the fundraiser
Nine-year old Allie Hiltz and fourteen-year old Danielle Anzalone serving up delicious breakfast during the fundraiser
The Ilic family supporting the fundraiser
Eleven-year old Grace with her father Eddie Lepre
PAL RedHawks Competition Cheer Team with Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani
Applebee’s offers the “Flapjack” fundraiser to qualified organizations. For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — A one to three year old female african grey bird has been missing since November 22 in the area of 130 New Road. African grey parrot. Very scared but friendly bird. For more information, click here. The bird’s name is Maya.
