Townsquare Senior Singles meets

MORRIS COUNTY — A fun loving group of single seniors age 55 plus that are single, divorced, widowed or never married looking to meet folks with similar interests to join their next get together. Come share leisure time activities and develop new friendships with singles your age.

This is a social group of men and women from all areas. This is not a dating service of any kind.

The group frequents local restaurants. Meetings are the fourth Sunday of the each month. No dues, No fees.

The group has been around for 17 years. This is NOT a business, just bringing single seniors together.

To learn more about Townsquare Senior Singles call Marilyn, President, at (201) 400-8300 cell for details.

Dog Found on Barbara Street

dog2PARSIPPANY — This dog was found on Barbara Street (off South Beverwyck Road) around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.

If you recognize it or may know the owner, please contact Parsippany-Troy Hills Animal Control (973) 263-7083.

The Parsippany Animal Shelter is located at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard.

Parsippany Animal Shelter is also looking for foster homes for kittens without mothers are needed mostly during the spring and summer months.

Some of these kittens need bottle feeding, while the older ones need socialization.
Volunteers are welcome year-round to help with cleaning the shelter and socializing the animals.

Township begins annual fire hydrant flushing program

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program.

The work shall be conducted during the overnight hours when water consumption is at a minimum.

Our flushing operation is expected to conclude on or about May 6, 2016. During which time you may experience some discolored water when they are working in your neighborhood.  Do not be alarmed, this is not a health hazard.

If you do experience discolored water run your cold water tap until it runs clear before drinking or washing cloths.

If you have any specific questions about the hydrant flushing in your area you can contact the Water Department at (973) 263-7099 Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Kafe Mozart joins in Kiwanis Club “April is Child Abuse Prevention Month”

PARSIPPANY — Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill West Shopping Center, joined with Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club “April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.”

The pinwheels represent our commitment to safe, healthy childhoods for all children in our community.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is participating in the annual Pinwheels For Prevention event. Karen DeChristopher, Young Children Priority One, has placed signs and pinwheels throughout Parsippany.  These pinwheels represent abused children of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Why Pinwheels for Prevention? For decades, market research consistently has shown that the public views child abuse and neglect as a serious problem. As a national organization whose mission is “to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children,” Kiwanis’ emphasis is to transform that awareness into action. We now have that opportunity through the pinwheel, which reminds us of childlike notions and stands for the chance at the healthy, happy and full lives all children deserve.

Kiwanis views this as part of their mission statement “changing the world one child and one community at a time” When you drive throughout Parsippany and see these pinwheels, take time to reflect on all the abused children in the world.

Can you identify these people for Parsippany Police?

GMC Jimmy possibly late 1990's to early 2000's
GMC Jimmy possibly late 1990’s to early 2000’s

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the men in these pictures. They were last seen operating a GMC Jimmy possibly late 1990’s to early 2000’s. Detectives would like to speak to them regarding the incident below-

Parsippany Police Department was contacted by the victim who stated they had arrived home and found the rear door open to their residence on Parsippany Boulevard, on January 19. Patrol Officer J. Mendez and T. Armenti responded to the scene and spoke to the victim.

Detectives would like to speak to them regarding the incident on January 19
Detectives would like to speak to them regarding the incident on January 19

A check of the interior by Patrol Officer T. Armenti and J. Mendez revealed that the master bedroom had multiple drawers open and the contents scattered around the room. Detective Sgt. T. Lesiak, Patrol Sergeant M. LaManna, Detective D. Conte, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID arrived on scene to assist in the investigation. It was determined that entry was gained by breaking glass panes on the exterior door and jewelry was stolen from the residence. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Departments Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Detectives would like to speak to them regarding the incident happening on January 19
Detectives would like to speak to them regarding the incident happening on January 19

Inglesino Firm donates $10,000 to non profit; Director earns over $278,000

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-based law firm Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor donated $10,000 to Community Access Unlimited for general support of the agency’s programs, services and members. Partner John Inglesino is Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Attorney.

According to Income Tax returns filed by Community Access Unlimited, the Executive Director, Sidney Blanchard, earned more than $278,000 in compensation and benefits and the Associate Director earned more than $200,000 in 2013.  The organization had a revenue of $48,569,766.000 in contributions and grants during the same period. (See attached). The organization employs almost 1,300 people with 65% of the gross revenue being paid in salaries. The filing shows an address at 80 West Grant Street, Englewood.

In February Community Access Unlimited (CAU) has received a total of $27.5 million line of credit from Valley National Bancorp. Of that, $20 million will help finance CAU’s growth and $7.5 million is for a owner-occupied construction-to-permanent mortgage for the agency’s new office.

The agency owns more than 250 units of affordable housing throughout Union County, comprising apartments, condos, single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, all privately financed. Many are mixed-use properties, providing an additional revenue stream to support and enhance CAU’s service capacity.

CAU is a statewide Elizabeth-based nonprofit providing support programs and services to adults with disabilities as well as youth served under the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to enable them to live independently in the community, in areas including housing, vocational skills and life-skills training, education, advocacy and recreation, according to a press release from the law firm.

Valley National was honored by CAU at the agency’s 2015 Gala with the Ira Geller Award for the Financial Literacy Program the bank runs at the agency for its members. The award recognizes an individual or organization that has a significant commitment to CAU.

“We want to support the wonderful things Community Access and its people are doing,” said Lisa Taylor, a partner in the firm. “The name says it all. It’s about serving the community, helping people live within the community who might not be able to otherwise, about providing access to a quality of life they might not have access to otherwise, and about unlimited opportunities.”

Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor is a law firm with areas of practice that include municipal, real estate, land use and redevelopment, litigation, aviation, property tax appeals, labor and employment, and health care.

Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor is located at 600 Parsippany Road.

Blanchard founded CAU in 1979 with a $90,000 grant and the mission to move people out of institutional living and into the community. Today the agency serves more than 6,000 members throughout the state.

Kiwanis Club donates to NJ Sharing Network

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation made a donation to NJ Sharing Network on Thursday, April 7.April is National Donate Life Month.

NJ Sharing Network encourages all communities throughout the state to join us to celebrate National Donate Life Month in April and National Donate Life Blue and Green Day. Through your participation, you will join thousands of businesses, hospitals, schools, community groups and elected officials across the nation who demonstrate their support of organ and tissue donation and bring much-needed attention to this critical issue.

Kiwanis President Bob Keller, Gordon Meth, Michele Dabal, NJ Sharing Network and Kiwanis President Connie Keller. Bob received a kidney transplant and his donor was his wife, Connie.
Kiwanis President Bob Keller, Gordon Meth, Michele Dabal, NJ Sharing Network and Kiwanis President Connie Keller. Bob received a kidney transplant and his donor was his wife, Connie.

NJ Sharing Network is a non-profit, federally designated organ procurement organization. This means they are responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for the nearly 5,000 New Jersey residents currently awaiting transplantation.

They are also part of the national recovery system, which is in place for the more than 122,000 people on waiting lists.

NJ Sharing Network operates 24/7/365 with a team of over 150 highly trained and dedicated members on staff. The Governing and Foundation Boards are made up of a diverse group of individuals from both public and private sectors, across a variety of disciplines, and many of whom have been touched by donation including donor families and recipients. They bring great experience and insight to the important and life-saving work that we do.

NJ Sharing Network was formed in June 1987 when three New Jersey organ procurement organizations merged.

Later that year, legislation passed by both state and federal governments, known as Required Request/Assured Option, began requiring hospitals to present the option of donation to family members of potential donors.

Since then, NJ Sharing Network and the Foundation has set out to educate the general public about how transplantation can save lives with the goal of increasing the number of organ donors.

By working closely with hospitals and transplant centers, and increasing awareness with education tools and the media, the number of organs recovered in New Jersey for transplant has quadrupled since NJ Sharing Network was founded. Through supporting the hospital partners, medical examiners and funeral directors in the identification, referral and care of potential organ and tissue donors, they realize the mutual goal of saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation.

Their fully accredited “state of the art” transplant laboratory performs histocompatibility testing of organ donors and recipients. The laboratory also plays a critical role in the pre and post-transplant evaluation, and successful transplantation of highly sensitized individuals who would be difficult to treat under general conditions.

The Family Services Division provides care during and after a donor family’s experience. Family Services also addresses unique issues related to seeking consent for organ and tissue donation.

NJ Sharing Network’s goal is to educate New Jersey residents about the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation, so they can discuss donation with their families and make the personal decision to register as a donor. (Click here to register as a donor).

In addition, they work closely with state lawmakers to pass legislation, such as the landmark 2008 Hero Act which mandates donation education in public high school curriculums, for public institutes of higher learning and as a condition for graduation for professional nursing and medical school programs.

Volunteers are at the heart of community outreach. Volunteers help educate the public about organ donation and transplantation by participating in community events, speaking at houses of worship and civic organizations, and encouraging local organizations and businesses to display donor registry brochures and other educational information on organ and tissue donation.

For more information on NJ Sharing Network, click here.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation Inc. awards grants from the proceeds of various annual fundraisers. Applications are reviewed three times during the year at Foundation meetings. If an immediate response is needed, this should be indicated on the grant application. Grant applications can be downloaded by clicking here.

The Foundation does not donate to individuals and awards are not made for purely personal needs such as training courses or scholarships. While reviewing an application, the Foundation may request additional information or an in-person meeting. Programs that primarily benefit young residents of Parsippany or the culture, history or well being of Parsippany will be given priority.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. You are invited to attend a meeting every Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. at

We hope you will be able to join us to learn more about Kiwanis and see how you fit into the picture. Newcomers and visiting clubs always welcome!

Click here for more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany

Three promotions at Parsippany Police Department

PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Chief of Police Paul Philipps held the promotion to the rank of Lieutenant for Sgt. Thomas Pomroy and the rank of Sergeant for Detective Daniel Conte and Patrol Officer Michael Kimble.

The promotions were held in the Council Chambers at Town Hall on April 6, 2016.

Lieutenant Thomas Pomroy during the swearing in celebration at Town Hall
Lieutenant Thomas Pomroy during the swearing in celebration at Town Hall

Lt. Thomas Pomroy is a married father of four children started working for the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department in July of 2002 and attained the rank of Sergeant in 2010. He was previously employed by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department for five years. Lt. Pomroy earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University and is currently certified as 911 Instructor, Breathalyzer Operator, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Dispatch Instructor, 9-1-1 Instructor, and CPR instructor. He is also the Department’s liaison and a member of the Morris County Rapid Deployment Team. He has received three Life Saving Awards, three Command Citations, two Unit Commendation awards, Exceptional Duty Award and received the 2009 MADD Law Enforcement Distinguished Service Awards for driving while intoxicated enforcement.

Sergeant Daniel Conte during the swearing in
Sergeant Daniel Conte during the swearing in

Sgt. Daniel Conte is a married father of three children, who started working for the Parsippany Police Department in July, 1999. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University and is a certified Field Training Officer. He most recently served as a Detective and is a member of the Morris County Rapid Deployment Team. He has received a Life Saving Award and a Command Citation.

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Sgt. Michael Kimble

Sgt. Michael Kimble is a married father of five children, who started his career with the Parsippany Police Department as a Special Police Officer Class II in January of 1991, before attending the Morris County Police Academy in December of 1992 and receiving his Basic Police Officer Certification. Sgt. Kimble has received four Command Citations, three Unit Commendations, and a Life Saving Medal.

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Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Police Chief Paul Philipps, Sergeant Daniel Conte, Mayor James Barberio, Lieutenant Michael Kimble, Lieutenant Thomas Pomroy, Council President Louis Valori and Chief Patina
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Sergeant Michael Kimble celebrating at Kafe Mozart

 

 

Jersey Mikes donates to PHHS Project Graduation

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation was chosen by Jersey Mike’s, Smith Road, on Wednesday, March 30 to donate 100% of the day’s sales.

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, asks customers to eat a sub and help a local charity.

This year, the national sub shop chain joined forces with more than 180 local charities for the company’s 6th Annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. Last year’s Month of Giving raised more than $3 million for more than 150 different charities nationwide and this year Jersey Mike’s hopes to raise even more.

During the month of March, everyone was invited to come into Jersey Mike’s restaurant and make a donation to that location’s designated charity partner, Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation. Other charities at other Jersey Mike’s locations include hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more.

The campaign culminated in the nationwide event, Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 30 when 100 percent of the day’s sales – every single dollar – is donated to the local partner charity. This year Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation was chosen by Parsippany’s Jersey Mike’s location. Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving” donated a total of $6,855.55 to Project Graduation. This included all tips for the month of March, plus 100 percent of all sales for the March 30 Day of Giving.

“I would like to extend a personal invitation to come in and enjoy a Jersey Mike’s sub during our Month of Giving,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO, who started the company when he was only 17 years old.  “This year, as we celebrate 60 years in business, we hope to raise more than $3.5 million to help local charities. It’s gratifying to know that each new location brings more opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives.”

Jersey Mike’s has more than doubled in size in just three years. Last year, Jersey Mike’s opened 197 new locations and exceeded the 1,000-unit mark. Started in 1956, the sub chain now has more than 1,500 restaurants open and under development nationwide.

“Giving…making a difference in someone’s life” has been the mission of Jersey Mike’s from the beginning. Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the country have raised more than $14 million for worthy local charities and have distributed more than 1.5 million free sub sandwiches to help numerous causes.

Project Graduation is a program offered by many high schools in the United States, in which organized, adult-supervised and alcohol-free activities are offered as part of a post-graduation party, as an alternative to student-run events involving alcoholic beverages or other drugs.

Davis family suffered serious fire damage; They need your support

PARSIPPANY — The Davis family contributes to our community through many different ways. Teaching, sports, music, friendship and generosity! The Davis family suffered a serious house fire on Easter Sunday, March 27 and it is time for the community to give back to this wonderful family.

The Family suffered a loss of their beloved Cat ‘Misty’ in the fire. This specific fire has damaged a large percentage of their living space and will require lots of repair.

Even areas not in the direct fire were damaged by smoke and water. Please give what you can to help the Davis family get back on their feet and back into their home.

PHHS Football Parents Association has created a Give Forward campaign to raise funds for assistance of those items which they will need to replace that were damaged in the fire.  

 

To help donate click here.