Liquid Church to pack One Million Holiday Meals

Frank L. Cahill
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Liquid Church to pack One Million Holiday Meals

PARSIPPANY — In an effort to serve the hungry around the world, Liquid Church, recently named #43 on Outreach Magazine’s list of fastest-growing American Christian churches, has announced it will pack one million holiday meals in a single weekend during the church’s annual Christmas Outreach.

“In the Christmas season, we know many people are actively looking for opportunities to serve others, which is why we’re inviting everyone in the community to help us reach our goal of packing one million meals to reach the hungry around the world!” said Tim Lucas, lead pastor and founder of Liquid Church. “Every time there is a need, the servant-hearted people of New Jersey rise to the occasion – this year, we know we’ll need everyone to invite their neighbors, co-workers, or even grandma and the kids to help us reach our audacious goal!”

On Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8, 5,000 volunteers will gather across six locations, working to meet the goal of packing one million meals. Designed as a family event, children and parents will serve alongside each other at the Christmas Outreach, working in an “assembly line fashion” in order to pack thousands of meals in short order.

In 2017, Liquid Church provided one million meals to Hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria, where thousands were left without food, water, power, and adequate shelter last Fall. This year, the church will partner with Feed My Starving Children, a faith-based nonprofit organization with a vision to eliminate malnutrition and starvation in children throughout the world.

“It’s part of our DNA at Liquid Church to serve others – both here at home and around the world – and our Christmas Outreach is a way we can put our faith into action by showing Christ’s compassion to our global neighbors-in-need!” said Lucas.

Liquid Church’s six Christmas Outreach locations include Nutley in Essex County, Parsippany in Morris County, Edison in Middlesex County, Somerset in Somerset County, and Garwood and Mountainside in Union County.

The Christmas Outreach is a family-friendly event and volunteers of all ages are welcome to serve. Attendance at Liquid Church is not required. Details and volunteer registration forms are available online by clicking here.

Liquid Church is one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing Christian churches. Officially launched in 2007 by Lead Pastor Tim Lucas, the church’s vision and mission is to “Saturate the State with the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” with six campuses in Essex, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Union Counties. Each week, over 4,000 people experience Liquid Church’s worship services in New Jersey and around the globe through Church Online. As part of its global outreach, Liquid provides clean drinking water to the poorest of the poor, with dozens of completed wells in several countries including El Salvador and Nicaragua – and most recently, Rwanda! Liquid Church’s innovative approaches to outreach and ministry have been spotlighted by CNN, FOX News, and The Today Show. For more information click here.

Parsippany Attorney to moderate legal panel to discuss the Impeachment of Pres. Andrew Johnson

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Attorney to moderate legal panel to discuss the Impeachment of Pres. Andrew Johnson

PARSIPPANY — The North Jersey Civil War Round Table will present its Fourteenth Annual Civil War Legal Presentation, this year’s topic The Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson.

Three NJCWRT member attorneys, Parsippany resident, John C. Maloney, Jr., Esq., Thomas V. Hildner, Esq. and John J. Francis, Jr., Esq. will discuss the impeachment and the Constitution, President Johnson vs. Congress, and the subsequent impeachment by the House of Representatives and then trial by the Senate.

The meeting will be at the Main Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany. Free and open to the public, Thursday, November 29, at 7:00 p.m.

Register by clicking here or call (973)887-5150 ext. 213

This program of the North Jersey Civil War Table is presented jointly with the Parsippany Library.

Rich Rosenthal, President of the NJCWRT and a resident of Parsippany, has stated that he hopes this will be the start of programs that will be offered by the NJCWRT to the Parsippany Library.

Additional questions about the program please call Rich Rosenthal at NJCivilWarRT@aol.com

University of the Sciences Inducts Anushri Nimbvikar into the Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Frank L. Cahill
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University of the Sciences Inducts Anushri Nimbvikar into the Alpha Chi National Honor Society

PARSIPPANY — Anushri Nimbvikar was among the 38 newest members inducted into the University of the Sciences Pennsylvania Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society, during a special ceremony held on Tuesday, November 13.

Nimbvikar is a Biochemistry student and a 2016 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.

During the ceremony, inductees were introduced by their faculty advisers or department chairs who highlighted each student’s accomplishments. At USciences, Alpha Chi is open to the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors in all majors except pharmacy, who are eligible for Rho Chi; and psychology/health psychology, who are eligible for Psi Chi.

University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go by clicking here.

Lighting of the Menorah

Frank L. Cahill
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Lighting of the Menorah

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the Jewish Community of Morris County will be “Lighting of the Menorah” on Sunday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.

The Hanukkah Celebration will be held at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

Drug Bust at Cedarbrook Complex

Frank L. Cahill
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Drug Bust at Cedarbrook Complex

PARSIPPANY — After receiving anonymous tips about possible CDS sales in the Cedarbrook Complex, the Parsippany Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), led by Detective Sergeant T. Lesiak, initiated an investigation. After a short investigation, Elliot Stevens and Thomas Rafferty were both placed under arrest on Tuesday, November 20. During the arrest, officers seized the following items: Over 50 grams of Marijuana, 17dosages of Suboxone Films, a dosage of Naltrexone, 2 dosages of Gabapentin, 3 dosages of Percocet, 3 10mg dosage of Oxycodone, 4½ 30mg dosages of Oxycodone, a 2mg dosage of Xanax, 46 5mg dosages of Methadone, a 15mg dosage of Mirtazapine, 8 dosages of Buspar, 30 15mg dosages of Meloxicam, numerous Vape Pens containing THC oil, drug paraphernalia, and approximately $4,000 in US currency.

Thomas Rafferty was charged with 1 count of 3rd Degree Possession with the Intent to Distribute (Over 50 Grams of Marijuana); 1 count of 4th Degree Possession of over 50 Grams of Marijuana; 1 count of 4th Degree Possession with the Intent to Distribute (Drug Paraphernalia) and Possession of under 50 Grams of Hashish, a Disorderly Persons Offense

Elliot Stevens was charged with 1 count of 3rd Degree Possession with the Intent to Distribute (Over 5 Grams of Hashish), 1 count of 3rd Degree Possession of CDS, 1 count of 4th Degree Possession of Prescription Legend Drug without a Prescription, 1 count of 4th Degree Possession with the Intent to Distribute Drug Paraphernalia and 1 count of 4th Degree Possession of CDS (Over 5 Grams of Hashish).

They were both remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending their initial court appearance.

Lake Parsippany Fire Department Pancake Breakfast was a huge success

Frank L. Cahill
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Lake Parsippany Fire Department Pancake Breakfast was a huge success

PARSIPPANY — The Lake Parsippany Ladies Auxiliary held their 15th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 25.  Delicious homemade pancakes, sausage and more … bagels, cream cheese, butter, coffee, tea and even orange juice.

The Lake Parsippany Fire Department is located at 255 Halsey Road.

Kathy Nolan serving bagels supplied by Parsippany Bagel and Deli
Justin Carpentieri, Steven Koon, Bill Bilgeshouse, Russell Prokop were the cooks in the kitchen
Nicolas Limanov, Silvia Cooper, Ralph Weber, Charles Husni, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and Al Goldberg enjoying a delicious breakfast prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary of Lake Parsippany Fire Department
Andy Sadowski, Anthony Dellasala, Olivia Horecker, Maureen Hornecker, and standing Luke and Anya Sadowski
Matt Topolewski, Lake Parsippany Fire Commissioner
Arden Birth preparing pancakes
Cindy Barilla and Connie Keller was serving the guests during the pancake breakfast
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Sheriff James Gannon, Jonathan and Tyler Carifi
Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and Drew Warner
Al Goldberg sipping on orange juice
Emma Sikora, 7, and Caden Riffel, 7, from Troop 97445 was helping at the pancake breakfast
Emma Sikora and Raechel Keyworth

Governor Murphy Urges Passage of $15 Minimum Wage Before End of Year

Frank L. Cahill
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Governor Murphy Urges Passage of $15 Minimum Wage Before End of Year

TRENTON – Acting on a commitment to build a stronger and fairer New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy today urged the Legislature to close the wage gap and pass a bill raising the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour for all working New Jerseyans before the end of the year.

“Establishing a livable wage of $15.00 per hour provides New Jersey’s working families with the opportunity to put food on their tables and keep the lights on in their homes,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Raising the minimum wage is a crucial piece in building the foundation for a robust and fair economy. We have talked about this issue and the benefits it will bring to New Jerseyans long enough. The time for the Legislature to act is now.”

Increasing the minimum wage to $15.00 will empower working families, which in turn will boost productivity and grow New Jersey’s economy.

How Parsippany voted in the Mid-term Election

Frank L. Cahill
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How Parsippany voted in the Mid-term Election

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus has tabulated the election results from the Tuesday, November 6 Mid-term election.

In all seats, Parsippany voters choose a Democrat candidate over a Republican candidate.

According to Township Clerk Khaled Madin, Parsippany has 7,219 registered Democrat voters and 10,921 registered Republican voters.

In every seat up for re-election, Senate, House of Representatives, County Clerk and Board of Chosen Freeholders, the number of votes each Democrat received exceeded the number of registered Democrat voters, meaning the Independent voters and Republican voters voted Democrat.

Senate Hugin (R) 7758
Menendez (D) 8173
House of Representatives Webber (R) 6529
Sherrill (D) 9690
County Clerk Grossi (R) 7533
Gagliardi (D) 8369
Board of Chosen Freeholders Smith (R) 7273
Krickus (R) 7101
Shaw (R) 7079
Dougherty (D) 8518
Mehta (D) 8381
Corcoran (D) 8236
State Question #1 Yes 5786
No 5354

 

Request for comments from the Morris County Republican Committee went unanswered.

 

Letter to the editor: Pennacchio responds to Roy Messmer

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parsippany focusDear Mr. Messmer:

In response to your recent letter you sent my office and also shared with Parsippany Focus, I would like to reiterate my stance on PILOT programs and the negative effect they are having throughout the state.

Myself and my Republican caucus have stood entirely ready to have corrected this abuse by local governing bodies.  As you know, the state statutes governing the creation and use of PILOT programs are weak to non-existent. For years I have called for such oversight to occur.  Unfortunately, the main beneficiaries of PILOT programs (Democrat Districts) are the same people who would be required to change this abuse.  Below, please find a history dating as early as 2011 showing my efforts where I have made my stance on the misuse of pilots perfectly clear:

https://observer.com/2011/05/senator-says-municipal-tax-abatements-still-unregulated-and-not-transparent/amp/

https://savejersey.com/2017/04/pennacchio-jersey-citys-new-plan-little-late-years-pilot-abuse/

https://www.njherald.com/20170412/gop-state-senators-propose-reforms-for-nj-school-funding#//

Most important to me regarding the misuse of PILOT programs is that they are not factored in as part of the State education formula which the State uses to allocate aid to local school districts.  This allows a city like Jersey City to have well over $1 billion in these “gifted PILOTs” off their tax records and have their subsequent educational needs provided by the State’s taxpayers.  Jersey City’s abuse of the PILOT program and its subsequent gaming of the education formula is a bohemith compared to any attempt Parsippany has had with their own PILOT programs.  Keep in mind however, Parsippany, unlike Jersey City, receives only a fraction of its education dollars from the State.  Regardless, all programs should be looked at.

I was saddened to hear of your recent move out of State because I’ve always known you to be a strong advocate for your community and the taxpayer.  To that end, I would hope that we can still work together regardless of where you call home. Wishing you a happy holiday season.

Sincerely yours,
Senator Joe Pennacchio
Senate Republican Whip

 

Two Newark Residents Charged with CDS

Frank L. Cahill
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Two Newark Residents Charged with CDS

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer J. Seeger observed a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu travelling below the posted speed limit and fail to maintain its lane at 10:36 p.m. on November 17. He conducted a motor vehicle stop at Route 46 and Edwards Road, and as he approached the vehicle, he detected the distinct odor of burnt marijuana emanating from it.

Patrol Officers E. Elston and C. DeLoatch arrived on scene to assist.

Officer Seeger made contact with the driver, Tiffany Brydie, 25, Newark, and the passenger, Omar Price, 32, Newark.

After a brief investigation Ms. Brydie and Mr. Price were both placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing.

While there, Omar Price was charged with Under the Influence of CDS, Disorderly Persons Offense. Tiffany Brydie was charged with Possession of Less than 50 grams of Marijuana, Disorderly Persons Offense; Under the Influence of CDS, Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Disorderly Persons Offense; Failure to Maintain Lane (Traffic Offense); Failure to keep Right (Traffic Offense) and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle (Traffic Offense).

They were both released on their own recognizance pending their court dates.

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.

St. Mary’s Prep to hold “Designer Bag Bingo”

Frank L. Cahill
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St. Mary’s Prep to hold “Designer Bag Bingo”

DENVILLE — St. Mary’s Prep will host their annual Designer Bag Bingo on Friday, December 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m, starts at 7:00 p.m. There will be 15 Bingo Games, 50/50, and door prizes.

Tickets are limited! Ticket information and orders click here.

$35.00 per person and send checks Payable to St. Mary’s Prep in memo write “Designer Bag Bingo”

Includes one bingo book with two bingo faces for 15 games/Adults only 18 and over

Complimentary Cookies and Coffee served. Clam Chowder and Chile available for purchase. BYO Food, Snacks, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages permitted.

St. Mary’s Prep is located at 100 Route 46, Denville. For additional information please call (973) 627-2606.

Parsippany Ambulance to hold Blood Drive

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Ambulance to hold Blood Drive

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance will be holding a Blood Drive on Saturday, December 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Donors will receive a $10 off Houlihan’s Restaurant coupon as a thank you.  Walk-ins welcome!

Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance is located at 397 Parsippany Road.

To schedule an appointment, call (800) 933-BLOOD or visit nybc.org.

16 year olds must have a signed NJBS Parental Consent form. Remember to eat, drink and bring your NYBC Donor ID Card.

Letter to Senator Pennacchio

Roy Messmer
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Letter to Senator Pennacchio

A copy of a letter from Roy Messmer to Senator Pennacchio and his Chief of Staff Amy.

Dear Senator Pennacchio and Amy:

The developers agreement voted on November 20, 2018 aka PILOT in Parsippany, yes 3 to 2, is why politics in NJ is so despicable.

How can State Legislators pass statues that benefit developers so much and put a heavy tax burden on the working class?

This pilot in Parsippany has 441 apartments of which NO TAX DOLLARS goes to the BOE, based on empirical data in Parsippany apartment units totaling 7,200 units, these 441 units will place between 125 to 150 students in the school system. The expert the developer is paying for quotes the number to be much lower based on Rutgers University study, believe me those graduate students do not know what they are doing.

What he should have used are factual numbers from the Parsippany BOE.

Also, the PILOT will only pay 5% to the County of Morris, the taxpayers of Parsippany will pay 10.5%. For the record, I publicly supported the UPS pilot in Parsippany before I left New Jersey, that was a total commercial development.

Ask councilpersons dePierro, Gragnani, and Peterson, how could they vote yes when such a large tax burden will be placed on the other taxpayers.

Your fellow state legislators must address this situation ASAP. A few months ago you advised your senior citizens to take advantage of the PTR, well about the young hardworking middle class.

By the way, please close up the two loopholes in the PTR program. It was pretty sad that I uncovered the first loophole several years back. Senator a few years ago you ask me why I am leaving New Jersey, what I delineated in this memo is one of the several reasons and I am glad I am out of NJ.

The current governor will certainly put the last nail in the coffin for the once great State of NJ.

You know how to reach me, I am always available.

Roy Messmer

Nicole Y. Coleman, 42,  passed away

Frank L. Cahill
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Nicole Y. Coleman, 42,  passed away

PARSIPPANY — Nicole Y. Coleman, 42,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22 at University Hospital in Newark.

Nicole was born in Boynton Beach, Florida. She grew up in Parsippany and has lived in Landing for many years.

Nicole was a loving and dedicated mother to her three children. Her caring nature extended to the children that she was a nanny for. She enjoyed every day that she went to work for Doug and Carlyn Ramsdell in Randolph caring for their children.

Survivors include her children: Donte, Cole and Shaday Gibson; her parents, Bryan and Lynn (nee-Mathis) Coleman; her brother, Bradley and his wife, Dina; and her significant other, Erik Gibson.

Nicole was born on June 26, 1976. She was raised in Parsippany and attended St. Christopher’s, Central Middle School, and Parsippany High School (Class of 1994). Following graduation, Nicole started a family with childhood sweetheart Eric Gibson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Sunday Evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road.

The family wishes for no flowers. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in Nicole’s memory to the Gofundme page set up to support her children. Click here for additional details.

Stolen Vehicle from 7-11

Frank L. Cahill
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Stolen Vehicle from 7-11

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer G. Tosh responded to the 7-11, 31 North Beverwyck Road on Friday, November 16 at 5:34 a.m. for a reported stolen motor vehicle.

Upon his arrival, the victim advised him that he parked his 2006 BMW 325 in front of the store and left it running while he went inside.

Approximately ten minutes later when he exited the store, he was unable to locate his vehicle and contacted the police department.

The vehicle subsequently recovered by the Essex County Sheriff’s Department during the evening of the November 16.

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

PHHS Players presents “Almost, Maine”

Christine Mercado
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PHHS Players presents “Almost, Maine”

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills Players will be putting on Almost, Maine for their drama this fall. The play, written by John Cariani, is comprised of a series of vignettes taking place at various locales during the same span of time in a small town “that doesn’t quite exist” called “Almost, Maine.”

“A woman carries her heart, broken into nineteen pieces, in a small paper bag. A man shrinks to half his former size, after losing hope in love. A couple keeps the love they have given each other in large bags, or compress the mass into the size of a diamond. . . Relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. Propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis and populated with characters who are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and sincere, Almost, Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love, each with a compelling couple at its center, each with its own touch of sorcery” (stageagent.com).

The production stars Aditya Bajaj, Caroline Berardo, Christopher Berardo, Dhaara Bhatt, Sarah Fichter, Teresa Folan, Scarlette Horvath, Virginia Lanza, Joyce Luo, Matthew Memoli, Nicole Narvaez, Jack Reppen, Sam Reppen, Riya Revankar, Angelina Robie, Jade Schaffer, Rosie Walek, and Abby Wilson.

“I love our show because it gives each cast member a chance to shine! It is interesting to see how each scene transforms from the script to the stage,” says Abby Wilson, senior.

“There is so much love and subtle magic in this production; you can feel it in each scene. Our cast — freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, all — has come together and worked tirelessly to create this product. I urge you all to support the arts in our schools and see this show,” says Teresa Folan, senior.

The show dates are November 29, 30, and December 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parsippany Hills High School auditorium. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for senior citizens and non-district students, and free for all PTHSD students.

Parsippany Hills High School is located at 20 Rita Drive.

Story by Teresa Folan

Austin Bellafiore Arrested for Possession of CDS

Frank L. Cahill
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Austin Bellafiore Arrested for Possession of CDS

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Sergeant S. Miller, along with Patrol Officers E. Ebanks and K. Hawthorne responded to a residence on Lake Shore Drive, Lake Hiawatha, for a disturbance at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, November 17.

After a brief investigation, Austin Bellafiore, 22, Parsippany, was placed under arrest for possession of heroin. He was transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with the following:

• Possession of CDS (Heroin), a Disorderly Persons Offense

• Discarding Hypodermic Needle or Syringe, a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

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.

Kitchen Fire at Cedar Knolls IHOP

Frank L. Cahill
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Kitchen Fire at Cedar Knolls IHOP

CEDAR KNOLLS  — A small kitchen fire at the Cedar Knolls IHOP occurred on Friday, November 23. IHOP is located at 102 East Hanover Avenue.

Cedar Knolls Volunteer Fire Department, Morris Plains Fire Department and Hanover Township Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 9:00 a.m.

There were no injuries and everyone was evacuated safely by restaurant management.

Unfortunately, Cedar Knolls IHOP will be closed until further notice until repairs are completed.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation, the Hanover Health Department and Hanover Building officials responded to the scene.

Small Business Saturday shows big economic benefits of shopping local

Frank L. Cahill
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Small Business Saturday shows big economic benefits of shopping local

PARSIPPANY — Saturday, November 24, 2018 is Small Business Saturday® – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our community. Please join the SBA, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and organizations across the country in supporting your local small business by shopping at a small business.

Not into the hustle and bustle of malls and big box stores? Small Business Saturday is the day to shop for you. On the day after Black Friday, local retailers roll out the red carpet for their customers.

America’s 30 million small businesses reflect the unique character of our community.

“In the eighth year of small business Saturday the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce continue to focus on small business retailers, eating and drinking establishments, and franchisee owned chains in order to attract local consumers to patronize their businesses. They are important to our local economy and when people spend money in our local establishments both local residents and business owners benefit.” said President Robert Peluso.

For nearly a decade, Small Business Saturday has helped independently owned stores compete with national chains, online retailers and big box stores. In Parsippany locally owned shops are finding creative ways to drive traffic through their doors or to their e-commerce sites.

As head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, I have visited more than 800 small businesses in nearly every state. This Small Business Saturday, I invite shoppers to support the local retailers that make their communities special.

Shop at your favorite local stores or discover new ones. Whether it’s the one-of-a-kind products or services these small businesses offer or the friendly people who work there, they make our neighborhoods home.

The entrepreneurs behind the counters can help you pick out that perfect gift, teach you how to use it, or explain the story behind its creation. Shopping becomes an experience in these stores that connects you to your neighbors. It lets you share a story as well as a gift with those on your list.

“Shopping small positively impacts both the local and national economy. When you purchase goods or services from a local provider, more than 50 percent of the money spent stays in the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. Not only do locally owned businesses create new jobs and establish a sense of community, they also fuel the economy by spending and partnering with other local merchants and providers,” said Frank Cahill, Vice Chairman Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Committee.

On Tuesday, November 20, Mayor Michael Soriano signed a proclamation for Small Business Saturday.  Soriano said “the government of Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 30.2 million small businesses in the United States, they represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States, are responsible for 65.9 percent of net new jobs created from 2000 to 2017.”

Michael A. Soriano, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, proclaims November 24, 2018, as “Small Business Saturday.”

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Some of the local Parsippany stores participating in “Small Business Saturday” include:

Eccola Italian Bistro, Italian Cuisine, 1082 Route 46 West
IHOP, 792 Route 46 West
Delight Big Bazaar, Supermarkets and Grocery Stores, 1470 Route  46 West
Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46 East
Houlihan’s, North American Cuisine, 1735 Route 46 East
Joe Canals Discount Liquor Store, 799 Route 46 East
Top Quality Food, Specialty Food Market, 828 Route 46 West
Annabella’s Pizza & Restaurant, 329 Smith Road
Cuba Mia, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 707 Route 46 East
Patel Brothers of Parsippany, Supermarkets and Grocery Stores, 1086 Route 46
Binh Duong III, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 744 Route 46 West
Ashia, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 1460 Route 46 West
Noodle Wong, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 770 Route 46 West
Bosphorus Restaurant, Middle Eastern Cuisine, 32 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Gourmet Cafe, 136 Baldwin Road
Vitale’s Delicatessen, 1541 Route 46
Enterprise Rent A Car, 118 Baldwin Road
Anthony Francos Pizza, 1442 Route 46
Honest, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 794 Route 46
Singas Famous Pizza, 99 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
The Mule Tavern, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 450 North Beverwyck Road
Shopper Discount Liquors, 65 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha Dairy, 79 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Churrasco Grill, Assorted Menu Restaurant, 137 North Beverwyck Road
Whitestone Cleaners, Household Fabric Dry Cleaning, 484 North Beverwyck Road
Sushi Kuu, Asian Cuisine, 48 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Misaki, Asian Cuisine, 81 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Kabul Food Market, Specialty Food Market, 61 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
Rich’s Drapery, Curtain and Upholstery Store, 1200 Route 46 West
Subji Mandi, Supermarkets and Grocery Stores, 251 Littleton Road
Photo Zone, Cameras and Photographic Supplies Store, 1200 Route 46

For a complete list, click here.

Teenage driver arrested for DWI

Frank L. Cahill
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Teenage driver arrested for DWI

PARSIPPANY — While patrolling the area of Route 53, at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, Patrol Officer J. Hughes observed a 2008 Ford Mustang fail to maintain its lane and also have faulty license plate lamps.

He conducted a motor vehicle stop and made contact with the driver, Nelson Caceres Pereira, 18, Morristown.

While speaking to Mr. Pereira, Officer Hughes detected to odor of an alcoholic beverage. After a brief investigation, Mr. Pereira was found to be driving while intoxicated and in possession of a partially consumed 1.5 Liter bottle of wine.

He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.

While there he was charged with:
• Driving While Intoxicated
• Driving While Intoxicated in a School Zone
• Reckless Driving
• Underage Person Operating Motor Vehicle After Consuming Alcohol
• Unlicensed Driver
• Failure to Exhibit Documents
• Unregistered Vehicle
• Failure to Maintain Lamps
• Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

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.

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