PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Band held its 60th Anniversary celebration with a Spring Band Concert on Friday, May 19 and continued on Saturday, May 20, with a picnic at Veterans Memorial Park for all PHS Band Alumni and their family. This landmark reunion recognized 60 years of Bands at Parsippany High School. Many Band Directors and Band Members attended the event with food donated by Applebee’s and food catered by Texas Smoke Barbecue.
TRENTON — The Christie Administration today announced 373 Local Aid grants totaling $78.75 million to help municipalities advance a variety of transportation projects without burdening local property taxpayers.
“Most of the Municipal Aid grants will support road resurfacing or preservation projects, and will help towns make much needed repairs,” NJDOT Commissioner Richard T. Hammer said. “These grants will help keep local roads in a state of good repair without burdening local property taxes.”
The competitive Municipal Aid grant program attracted 628 applications worth $287.3 million in work. A total 373 municipalities applicants were awarded grants, which are funded through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund.
Under the Municipal Aid grant program, each county is apportioned a share of the total funding based on population and the number of local centerline miles. Municipalities compete for portions of their county’s share. Past performance in connection with timely award of projects and construction close-out factor into the evaluation of the Municipal Aid grant proposals. Of the $78.75 million, there is $5 million allotted for municipalities qualifying for Urban Aid under state law, with the awards determined by the Department of Community Affairs.
When evaluating municipal aid grant applications, NJDOT gives an additional point to municipalities that have adopted Complete Streets policies. At the time municipal aid applications were due there were 122 municipalities with complete streets policies, and all but eleven submitted applications. Of them, 99 were recommended for grants totaling $21.4 million.
A total of 134 municipalities and eight counties now have adopted Complete Streets policies, which establishes guidelines that require consideration be given to pedestrians and bicyclists when local transportation projects are being planned, designed, and built. NJDOT adopted its award-winning policy in December, 2009.
NJDOT provides 75 percent of a municipal aid grant when a town awards a contract and the remaining 25 percent upon completion of the project.
PARSIPPANY — On Friday, May 26, Parsippany High School held their Sixth Annual Anti-Drunk Driving Program for seniors. This program was created to help raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. Parsippany-Troy Hills law enforcement officials worked closely with school administrators, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Parsippany Fire Department District 5 and Atlantic Air Medical Unit and other community stakeholders, to help raise student awareness against drunk driving, especially at this time of the year with upcoming prom and graduation celebrations.
The program is so unique from year to year which adds to the impact that is left on the students. The students created the video from beginning to end and take complete ownership of the project. The actors, seniors Cristina Fernandez, Joseph Ruggiero, Jackson Wolfe, Yash Patel and Jennifer Mazo started planning this program in early October.
During the staged event, Senior Joseph Ruggerio was charged with Criminal Vehicular Manslaughter, DUI and Negligent homicide. Christina Fernandez was paralyzed from neck down and can never walk again. Jackson Wolfe died on impact. Yash Patel was paralyzed from waist down and Jennifer Mazo died at the scene.
Sarah Di Pippa and Divij Malkani, was the Director, Editor and Camera. Special thanks to Mr. Thomas Rizk, Detective Thomas Lenanhan, Detective Curving, Captain Wieners and Patrolman Levi.
The video was produced by Video on the Go.
MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) presented diplomas to the Class of 2017 during its 48th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26.
Approximately 1,450 students – many who are transferring to top four-year institutions to earn their bachelor’s degrees – were eligible to receive diplomas in one of four degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science. The five most popular programs CCM students received degrees in are Business Administration, Humanities Social Science (Liberal Arts), Nursing, Criminal Justice and Biology. The graduates completed their studies between August 2016 and May 2017.
More than 500 students from the Class of 2017 took part in this year’s commencement ceremony. Due to the number of students who participated in this year’s commencement, the ceremony was moved offsite to the Mennen Sports Arena.
Included among the top schools CCM graduates are transferring to are Emerson College, Johnson & Wales University, Penn State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Texas, Arlington, along with New Jersey’s leading colleges and universities.
Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, who became CCM’s third president this past September, gave the commencement address.
”Today is a joyous occasion as we celebrate all the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that have brought you to this point of completion and new beginnings. Your education will open up doors of opportunity and set you on the path to a more fulfilling life,” said Iacono. But … I challenge you not to stop there. Instead, take what you have learned – and will continue to learn – and use it to open the doors of opportunity for others. As much as others have helped you to reach this milestone, be that help for others.”
Standing with tradition, this year’s County College of Morris Peace Prize recipient was recognized at commencement. The winner of the 2017 CCM Peace Prize is Jessica Ann Jones, of Hopatcong, for her video “Light.” Her video can be viewed by clicking here. Professor Laura Gabrielsen, from the Department of English and Philosophy, served as Jones’ mentor for the project.
The creator of the winning entry each year receives a $1,000 award, provided by the CCM Foundation. Jones also will have her name added to a permanent plaque of Peace Prize winners located in the Student Community Center.
This is the 15th year the college has awarded its Peace Prize, which is organized and administered by Professor Peter Maguire of the Department of English and Philosophy. Established in the fall of 2001, the Peace Prize competition provides students with the opportunity to apply their imagination and creativity to the design and production of a work that both commemorates the events of September 11, 2001 and makes a positive statement about the importance and pursuit of world peace.
MORRISTOWN — A day after filing her lawsuit against Morris County Freeholder William “Hank” Lyon, a Morris County judge dismissed on Thursday Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce’s suit against her challenger in the June primary over alleged campaign finance violations. Assignment Judge Stuart Minkowitz, in an order obtained by NJ Advance Media, dismissed the suit for lack of…
Dear Editor:
As a taxpaying resident of the district, I am disgusted by the disregard that his opponent, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, shows for the people she is supposed to represent. She collected an endorsement and a check from NJEA, the notorious teachers’ public union. Despite vocal objections from her constituents, DeCroce backstabbed them by voting for a massive gas tax increase last year, then twisted the dagger by saying that she is “proud” of the vote. She must be equally proud of avoiding her own tax hike as she pays for fuel out of her campaign funds. Between her six-digit public pension and a legislator’s salary, cannot she pay for her own gas?
Hank Lyon is everything BettyLou DeCroce’s is not: young, enthusiastic and conservative. As Freeholder, he actively worked to lower Morris County taxes and debt. To save money, he went as far as eliminating health benefits freeholders – himself including! Lyon brings a conservative vision that is so much needed in Trenton. Despite DeCroce’s dirty attacks, he has waged a clean, issues-based campaign.
I urge all my fellow Republicans to clean the house by voting for Hank Lyon in the June 6 primary.
Maxim Sapozhnikov
Montville
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Key Club joined the members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany breakfast meeting on Thursday, May 25. Joining the Key Clubbers was Club Advisor Bonnie Sturm. Also pictured with the students is PHHS liaison Davey Willans and Kiwanis Director of Sponsored Youth Ron Orthwein.
Key Club is in international student-led service organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. Members participate in various service activities such as raising money for UNICEF, creating care cards for patients at Children’s Specialized Hospital, our Annual Senior Citizen Dinner Theater, and supporting local food banks.
Earlier this month, members of New Jersey District of Key Club International attended the 71st Annual NJ District Key Club Convention in Long Branch. Attendees took part in leadership workshops, learned about fundraising and advocacy, heard from state officers and keynote speaker Ben Nemtin of MTV’s “The Buried Life”, listened to inspiring stories, and met fellow Key Clubbers who shared the same passion for volunteerism.
The 21 Parsippany Hills Key Clubbers who attended DCON this year did an outstanding job of representing PHHS Key Club in undoubtedly the most successful convention ever, placing in various contests and winning the coveted Spirit Stick Award for our division for their display of spirit! Congrats to the distinguished officers award recipients:
President: Asha Patel
Vice‑President: Karoline Xiong
Treasurer: Vishal Mansuria
Secretaries: Crystal Tran and Michael Tran
Bulletin Editors: Tara Srinivasan and Shreya Nair
Historians: Juliana Urbis and Thomas Shweh.
The PHHS Key Club recently attended and was honored for the following awards:
An additional congratulations to Kaitlin Cirillo for becoming Lieutenant Governor of Division 21.
Parsippany Hills High School Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Everton Scott, Parsippany, was traveling south on Old Chester Road, and failed to keep right, crossed the center of the roadway and struck a parked trailer owned by Cutting Edge Landscaping. Mr. Scott was driving a 2007 Acura RDX which sustained heavy damage to the front driver side of the vehicle. The trailer did not show any visible damage.
Mr. Scott’s Acura was towed from the scene by Ajaco Towing.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Marc Fernandez issued Mr. Scott a summons for Careless Driving and Probationary driver’s license.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Sean Ries is a brave 10-year-old warrior, waging a battle against pediatric brain cancer since 2012. After a two-phase surgery under the care of a team of doctors at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City, Sean has received “active surveillance”, meaning MRIs at MSKCC every three months to watch for any changes. Unfortunately, in February his family received the heartbreaking news that Sean’s cancer has returned, exactly five years after his initial diagnosis.
Sean once again faces surgery at MSKCC with his trusted team of doctors. He also again has the support of the community, who is rallying around Sean and the Ries family through TEAM Sean (Together Everyone Achieves Miracles) and a series of fundraisers this June. Proceeds from the fundraisers will help support Sean and his family with medical expenses as well as donated to the Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation, a registered 501(c)3.
Warrior Yoga, the next fundraiser, will be taking place on Sunday, June 4 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Parsippany PAL at 33 Baldwin Road. Enjoy a night of strength, focus, and relaxation led by Parsippany mom, Ankita Roelofs.
Additionally, participants can shop with local representatives from companies like Thirty-One, Rodan & Fields, Jazzercise, Young Living Essential Oils, Touchstone Crystals, LuLaRue and more. All will be making donations back to TEAMSean.
Registration for the event is $20.00 and can be completed through by clicking here. The event site can also process donations. Contact Ankita Roelofs at Amc927@yahoo.com for additional information.
PARSIPPANY — For over 35 years the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) has held its Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social to benefit the club’s Scholarship and Education Fund.
All money raised goes back to Parsippany students (open to both male and female students) in educational programs such as scholarships to graduating high school seniors, Citizenship Awards to graduating eighth graders, fifth Grade Reading Awards, a Spelling Bee, Dr. Seuss Birthday events and library donations.
In 2016, thirty-one students were honored by the club, including ten high school seniors who each received a scholarship. In addition, starting this year we will make a significant monetary donation to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Success for Survivors Scholarship which assists those impacted by intimate partner violence pursue higher education.
The event will be held on Tuesday, July 11 at the Knoll Country Club West. The fundraiser includes a social and games or golf and for all attendees; a buffet lunch, Tricky Tray, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes and more!
The fee for the Social and Luncheon is $35.00 and includes Continental Breakfast, Cards, Games, Hot and Cold Buffet Luncheon, Door Prizes, Tricky Tray and 50/50 Raffle. The Social and Games start at 10:00 a.m.
The fee for Golfers is $115.00 and includes Continental Breakfast, Hot and Cold Buffet Luncheon, Door Prizes, Tricky Tray and 50/50 Raffle. The Golf Scramble Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m.
Reservations are needed by June 29.
If you would like attend the 36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social, please contact Lois at (973) 887-6627 or WCPTH, Golf Outing, P.O. Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
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. For club information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or click here to visit their website; or follow on FaceBook.
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