Burglary at Qin Dynasty

Frank L. Cahill
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Burglary at Qin Dynasty

PARSIPPANY — An employee of Qin Dynasty contacted the Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center to report a burglary to their business. Upon arrival of Patrol Officer R. Howell, he was advised by the victim that an unknown suspect(s) broke into the business between 10:30 p.m. on Monday, October 10 and 11:34 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11 and stole cash from the register. It was also determined that the suspect(s) forced entry through the front door of the business.

Parsippany Police Department Detectives along with the Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID also responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Parsippany Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Burglary to Vehicles at 1900 Route 10 West

Frank L. Cahill
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Burglary to Vehicles at 1900 Route 10 West

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center was contacted by two victims reporting burglaries to their vehicles while parked at 1900 Route 10 West during the evening of Tuesday, October 11.

Patrol Officer D. Ross spoke to the first victim at Parsippany Police Headquarters at which time she advised him that she may have left her rental vehicle unlocked and an unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle and stole a laptop computer. The victim advised the incident occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Patrol Officer D. Ross also responded to the Hilton Hotel and spoke to a second victim. Upon his arrival the victim advised him that he parked his 2003 Honda Civic in the parking lot of 1900 Route 10 West and an unknown suspect(s) broke into his vehicle and removed various electronics. The victim further stated the burglary and theft occurred between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Parsippany Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Boonton Woman and Morris Plains Man Indicted for Human Trafficking of Teen Girls

Frank L. Cahill
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Boonton Woman and Morris Plains Man Indicted for Human Trafficking of Teen Girls

MORRIS COUNTY —Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Martin McParland, Jr. of the Rockaway Township Police Department announce the Indictment of Debbie Kooken and Aldophus Mims on charges relating to the Human Trafficking of two underage girls.

Debbie Kooken, 43, Boonton, was indicted on four counts of Human Trafficking, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:13-8(a)3, crimes of the first degree; four counts of Promoting Prostitution, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:34-1b(3), crimes of the first degree; four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(1), crimes of the third degree;  four counts of Conspiracy to Commit Human Trafficking, in violation of  N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and 2C:13-8(a), crimes of the second degree; and four counts of Conspiracy to Promote Prostitution, in violation of  N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and 2C:34-1b(3), crimes of the second degree.  These acts occurred in Rockaway Township and Parsippany Troy-Hills.

Aldophus Mims, 39, Morris Plains, was indicted on four counts of Human Trafficking, in violation N.J.S.A. 2C:13-8(a)3, crimes of the first degree; two counts of Human Trafficking, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:13-8a(1)(g), crimes of the first degree; four counts of Promoting Prostitution, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:34-1b(3), crimes of the first degree;  two counts of Sexual Assault, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2(c)4,  crimes of the second degree; five counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a)1, crimes of the third degree; four counts of Conspiracy to Commit Human Trafficking, in violation of  N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and 2C:13-8(a), crimes of the second degree; four counts of Conspiracy to Promote Prostitution, in violation of  N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and 2C:34-1b(3), crimes of the second degree; and four counts of Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5a, crimes of the third degree.  These acts occurred in Parsippany Troy-Hills and Rockaway Township.

 

The alleged victims in this matter are two females, who were aged 15 and 17 at the time of the alleged acts.  These victims reported that they were led to engage in prostitution by the two Defendants between the dates of June 12, 2015 and June 18, 2015.   The 17 year-old victim alleged that Ms. Kooken would make arrangements for the victims to meet with several male clients at area hotels. Mr. Mims would then collect the money received after the sexual acts were completed. The 15 year-old victim additionally disclosed that Mr. Mims engaged in sexual acts with her. In addition, both victims alleged that Mr. Mims provided them with heroin during this time period.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Rockaway Borough Police Department, specifically, Officer Scott Haigh, the Rockaway Township Police Department, specifically, Detective Thomas Takas; the Town of Boonton Police Department, the Hackettstown Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit for their continuing efforts in this investigation and prosecution.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Supervisor Marshall Wang of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200 or Det. Thomas Takas of the Rockaway Township Police Department at (973) 625-4000.

Editors Note: An indictment is not evidence of guilt and both Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 

Register to vote by next Tuesday, October 18

Frank L. Cahill
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Register to vote by next Tuesday, October 18

MORRIS COUNTY — The registration deadline to vote in the Tuesday, November 8 election is Tuesday, October 18.

County election officials are reminding residents registering to vote in November 8 general election also offers the opportunity to have a say in local, county, state and federal elections.

 “It is important for all county residents to make their voices heard,’’ said Freeholder Hank Lyon. “There is nothing more important in a democratic society that exercising your right to vote.’’

Dale Kramer, Morris County Board of Elections administrator, said her office, open normally from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, will stay open until 9:00 p.m. next Tuesday, extending hours to give every possible chance to county residents to beat the registration deadline.

Kramer stressed that residents also can go to their local town halls and register to vote with their Municipal Clerk’s Office during their regular business hours, up to October 18.

The Morris County Elections Office is located on the second floor of the Morris County Administration and Records Building at 10 Court Street in Morristown.

October 18 also is the deadline to make needed changes in personal information – such as legal names and addresses – to ensure a vote.

“A voter may move or change his or her name and forget to notify us,” Kramer said. “As a result, their name may not be in the poll book at their new polling place, and they may have difficulty voting. By updating their information now, they can avoid confusion at the polls.”

Any U.S. citizen who is 18 years of age on or before the Nov. 8 election may register to vote as long as he or she is not incarcerated, on parole or on probation because of a conviction for an indictable offense.

To register to vote in Morris County, a person must have resided in the county at least 30 days before the election.

Register to vote or make needed changes in name and address by completing appropriate forms which are available at the Morris County Board of Elections’ Office in Morristown or by clicking here. Forms are also available Parsippany Municipal Clerk’s office, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

For additional information call (973) 285-6715.

Letter to the editor: More on Lake Parsippany Easement Assessment

Frank L. Cahill
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lettersDear Editor:

As a lifelong resident for 35 years. Here are some facts about the LPPOA that were not shared on Thursday, October 13.

Back Story. My family has bought memberships since 1962. This year we did not. Family membership is up to 475.

1- 1980 town agrees to handle all major issues dealing with damns, dyke and spillways.

2- 1992- LPPOA spends 26,000 on a gas powered speed boat for security. Said boat was left in lake over winter and sunk. A loss for members

2A- 1992- beach shuts down due to algea growth bc we have no money bc it was spent on a speed boat.

3- In 1993 town of parsippany offers to take over “all maintenance” of lake parsippany, including lawn, tree, beach maintenance and security for the exchange of 30 family passes for under privilege families. Plus insurance (which we will get to later) for ice skating. LPPOA votes against bc they dont want to bring in the “rift raft” from the apartments. Badge prices at this time- $200 per family. Once again a loss for members.

4- 1994- Private company offers to dredge lake parsippany for free. Thats right. FREE! They were going to dig and remove all sut and soil for free. A million dollar job. Greedy LPPOA turns offer down bc they wanted to be paid for the soil that was removed.

5- Since 1989 lake membership is down over 150% and membership price has raised over 125%. If a restaurant that served bad food and had no customers, do you raise the price of food to make up for what “you” are loosing? No. That’s people who have no business skill.

6- 1996- LPPOA takes $25,000 from then Mayor of Parsippany Mimi Letts to allow the toxic run off from Route 80 and 287 to now go into lake parsippany for life. So for a one time fee, or price of a speed boat, 25,000 we are stuck with the toxic run offs. Including the big oil tanker accident that happened on Route 80 in 2000. Gallons of oil spilt into lake. Fishing and algae growth at its worst following this for the next ten years. Google the chemicals they use to clean up oil and gas on highways. People wear protective suits to administer it, yet they let us swim in it.

7- No ice skating because of insurance purposes. However, the person who buys our insurance for the lake does it thru their own company that they work for. As a lake under 25 feet deep. We automatically do no need any form of insurance. Or is a swim at your own risk lake. Therefore someone gets a kickback and your membership pays for it and still you get no ice skating. Their answer…. Build an ice skating rink on the beach. 2 1/2 miles of lake and they are spending your membership to build an ice skating rink. Think about that!!!

8- They removed the nicest land mark the lake had 12 foot.

9- Over $3000 spent every year on the stocking of the lake with trout. Any fisherman knows trout need an average of 14 to 32 feet of water with an average temperature around 56° or they die. So yes, we know the lake has none of these qualities. Once again a waste of your money..

10- There have been 2 piranhas caught in Lake Parsippany over the last month and no one has said a thing about it. Nor has a memo gone out about a fish that can hurt and damage you.

11- The beach would not even survive without the person they have running it today. Yet when I was a kid 3 beaches were packed, not 1, with 20 families on a Saturday. You had to fight for a spot.

12- Go look at the beach on a weekend. I’m not talking about the transplants who have no clue what Lake Par once was. Its an embarrassment.

13- Can not compare us to Indian Lake. They have motor boats. Ice Skating. Ice fishing. Dredge lake yearly for maintaining docks and surrounding areas. A free clam bake for all residents. And no extra fee for beach. Its apples and oranges so good try for that letter to the editor. Their $135 covers 12 months of activities. Ours goes from fishing opening day, April 1 until October 15. Therefore we should be half of that.

14- Bill Sempier personally shuts down the beach the day before Labor Day because its his birthday by re moving the docks and slides…. Ask a few members about what happened this year. Once again they don’t care about you.

15- There is no president nor has there been one since Dan O’Connor in 2012. Think why that is.

Lastly, If they had nothing to hide, these meetings would be open to all residents not the less than 100 family memberships out of 2100. When you hide stuff you are sneaky. That pamphlet was a joke.

You want our money? Hold a public meeting.

So to sum it up LPPOA

KISS MY TAX! We say No!

Name Withheld, on file at Parsippany Focus

Letter to the editor: More on Lake Parsippany Easement Assessment

Frank L. Cahill
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lettersDear Editor:

I have been a member of the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association (LPPOA) for 45 years. Both my husband and I served on the lake board of directors for many years. He served as president and also vice president. I always enjoyed living here until now. In past years, it was neighbor helping neighbor; be it member or nonmember of the association. I lived through the lake’s good times and bad times, through water quality problems and financial difficulties. All through those years, the lake and association survived. In all those years as a member the association never demanded a financial obligation from any of its 2,204 property owner residents.

Now in the name of possible financial need, promoting a more friendly community, and wanting more people to join the association.  The association wants to put a mandatory assessment fee on all 2,204 owners living within the boundaries of the lake. The association based this on a premise that in order for the property to reap all these benefits the property owners need to help with the burden. A theory called Fair Share. Fair Share by whose standards?

A lawyer gave the LPPOA two opinions for this Fair Share Assessment fee.

The first one in my opinion was the more equitable one. It stated. “The LPPOA could encourage property owners to voluntarily elect to subject themselves and their respective properties to restrictive covenants. A Declaration of Restrictive Covenants would bind the individual property to membership in the LPPOA. This option would result in membership for all who agreed to sigh and record the document and their successors in title.”

The second one took the route of intimation and fear. No choice! ” A property owner who refuses to pay the mandatory fee will be charge a late payment fee, an attorney’s fee, cost of collection fee and a lien would be placed on their house.”

If the intent of the LPPOA was to unite this community by enforcing the second option they are sadly mistaken. Forcing people to do something against their will is not fair and does not promote unity. It only promotes animosity and hostility. Presenting a choice is more acceptable and better received by the majority. I would encourage all the membership to seriously think this through and vote no on this issue.

Opinion number one would save hundreds of thousands of dollars which the LPPOA has budgeted to pay Attorneys, Database Administration fees, Billing Cost, Collection Fees and Mailing costs. These are the administration costs listed in the 2017 LPPOA Easement Administration Budget totaling $117,413.00.

This proposal will only be voted on by 265 residents but it will affect 2,204 residents. Where is the fairness?

Mary Purzycki 

Second Annual Halloween Story Contest for our young readers

Frank L. Cahill
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Second Annual Halloween Story Contest for our young readers

PARSIPPANY — Trick-or-treating is less than a few weeks away and that means it’s time for Parsippany Focus’ Halloween story contest for young writers.

Here’s how it works: The contest is open to students throughout Parsippany in kindergarten through grade 12. Young authors will provide their own original halloween story. Students are encouraged to include an illustration for their stories.

A team of Focus editors will select the winners. Winning writers will receive a $25.00 gift card, have their stories printed in Parsippany Focus and have the chance to read their story for a video on parsippanyfocus.com and receive a lunch for you the winner and his/her parents at a local Parsippany restaurant.

Teachers are encouraged to use the contest as a class writing assignment. Be sure to include your contact information (email and phone number) so we can notify winners.

The deadline for submissions in 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29.

All stories must be submitted typed with photos attached including name, email address and phone number and sent to news@parsippanyfocus.com. Include “Halloween Story” in the subject line.

Halloween contest official rules

1. The contest is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

2. All entries must be the original work of the student and no longer than 300 words.

4. Students are encouraged to submit illustrations with their stories. While the artwork will not be judged, some drawings will appear in an online gallery. Illustrations should be submitted on a separate piece of paper.

5. All entries and pictures should include the student’s name, age, school and grade.

6. Deadline for entries is 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29.

7. All stories must be submitted typed with photos attached including Name, email address and phone number and sent to news@parsippanyfocus.com. Include“Halloween Story” in the subject line. If drawing can’t be attached they can be mailed separately to Parsippany Focus, Post Office Box 6245, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.

8. Stories or artwork cannot be returned.

9. Winners will be selected at the sole discretion of the Parsippany Focus staff.

Langan Adds EHS Management & Compliance to its Integrated Services

Frank L. Cahill
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Langan Adds EHS Management & Compliance to its Integrated Services

PARSIPPANY — Langan Engineering & Environmental Services officially announced a new service offering – Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Management & Compliance. The national practice is led by two new Langan Associates: Gary Bacon, PE, MBA, and Devesh Sinha, PMP, SCJP, who will be based in a new Langan office in Phoenix, Arizona.

The addition represents further geographic expansion for Langan and a deepening of technical services and resources. Bacon, Sinha, and their national team possess more than 25 years of providing global EHS management and technology consulting to large multinational companies within a variety of market sectors including utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining & metals, and transportation.

“We promote a strong health and safety culture at Langan, and we are extending our service offerings to include an EHS Management and Compliance Practice,” said David T. Gockel, President/CEO, Langan. “We are excited to have Gary and Devesh, two leaders in EHS management consulting, on board here to spearhead this important new practice.”

Langan’s EHS Management & Compliance Practice will focus on data driven insights to environmental compliance, waste management, incident management, occupational health, asset performance, work clearance and management of change. These services will help clients reduce liability and risk exposure, improve business performance, and enhance regulatory compliance and transparency.

The firm’s Phoenix office is located 4600 East Washington Street in the Phoenix-Tempe Gateway.

About Langan
Founded in 1970 and headquartered at 300 Kimball Road, Langan (www.langan.com) provides integrated site engineering and environmental consulting services for private developers, property owners, and public sector clients. Langan employs over 1,000 professionals and has regional offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Ohio, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California. With more than 125 LEED APs, the firm ranks among the top Green Design Firms by Engineering News-Record and has consistently ranked among the Best Engineering Firms to Work For by CE News.

Langan International, the firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary based in New York, provides all technical disciplines from offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Athens, Doha, Istanbul, London, and Panama.

Panel to discuss Greystone

Frank L. Cahill
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Panel to discuss Greystone

PARSIPPANY — Marking the one-year anniversary of the demolition of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, the Parsippany Library will host a panel discussion titled “Greystone Remembered” on Oct. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. The panelists will be Robert Kirkbride, dean of the Parsons School of Constructed Environments; Rusty Tagliareni, author of “Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital”; John…

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Eye Level Parsippany holds Grand Opening Celebration

Frank L. Cahill
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Eye Level Parsippany holds Grand Opening Celebration
Pictured is Om Uppu, Center Director, Manoj Chith, Siram Salem Ananthan Arayanan, Balmvrali Sundaresan, Raviram Medapati, Loganathan Kesavan, Murvgan Vadirel, Frank Cahill and Parsippany-Troy Hills Vice President Robert Peluso receiving a plaque from Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Committee
Pictured is Om Uppu, Center Director, Manoj Chith, Siram Salem Ananthan Arayanan, Balmvrali Sundaresan, Raviram Medapati, Loganathan Kesavan, Murvgan Vadirel, Frank Cahill and Parsippany-Troy Hills Vice President Robert Peluso receiving a plaque from Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Committee

PARSIPPANY — Eye Level of Parsippany recently held a grand opening Ribbon Cutting. Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso cut the ribbon during the celebration.  Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Chairman Frank Cahill was also in attendance.  Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Members Ildiko Peluso and Nicolas Limanov also joined in the ribbon cutting, as well as a number of chamber members.

Eye Level is located at 378 Route 46 West, Parsippany Plaza Shopping Center.

Eye Level proud of the reputation we’ve developed at the Parsippany learning center, and their instructors are committed to helping you succeed. Their attention to detail sets them apart, and they’ll make sure you’re comfortable with a specific subject before moving forward. Let them show you how rewarding their self-directed learning program can be. Eye Level Learning Center can assist with Math and English, and their instructors are dedicated to client satisfaction.

The name Eye Level stems from a story about a teacher who sought to improve his ability to teach. During a trip to an art museum, the teacher knelt down and looked up at every painting. A curious fellow visitor asked why he was crouched down to examine the works of art. He replied, “I’m an elementary school teacher and I’m bringing my students here tomorrow. I was wondering how they would enjoy the paintings they see, so I’m exploring the museum at their eye level.”

For more information, call (973) 396-2267 or click here to visit their website.

ABOUT EYE LEVEL
Eye Level a supplemental education and enrichment program, offers a teaching philosophy and education method where self-directed learning, individualized academic coaching, and critical thinking are at the core of helping children improve and excel in their academic pursuits. There are more than 1,300 Eye Level Learning Centers across 20 countries. Eye Level is a wholly-owned brand of Daekyo Co., Ltd., founded by Youngjoong Kang, who also acts as the Chairman of Daekyo’s Board of Directors.

Robert Peluso, President of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce presenting a plaque to the owners of Eye Level
Robert Peluso, President of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce presenting a plaque to the owners of Eye Level
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