Morristown fall festival this Sunday

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Morristown fall festival this Sunday

MORRISTOWN — More than 50,000 people are expected to descend on Morristown for the annual Fall Festival on the Morristown Green this Sunday, September 25.

The festival, which starts at 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine around the Green and on South Street, is the yearly showcase event for the Morristown Partnership and the many businesses and restaurants that help make up the town.

The event highlights more than 150 exhibits featuring food, four music venues and children’s amusements.

The County College of Morris Main Stage at South and DeHart streets will feature The Heart of Gold Band all event long.

The Morristown Medical Center Family Stage at Morris Street and Dumont Place will feature Eyes of the Wild & Wallaby Tales at 12:00 noon, Polka Dot Music, Comedy and More at 1:00 p.m., New York Red Bulls Street Team Freestylers at 2:00 p.m. and Tropy Band Orquesta with Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Bolero at 3:30 p.m.

The Rising Star Stage on Washington Street will feature a deejay from noon to 2:30 p.m. and Joe Bezzone and band featuring David Welsh on B-3 Organ from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Morris Plains Community Band and the Stone Soup Symphony Orchestra will perform on The Green.

Morristown Partnership will offer Kids Place Children’s Amusements & Rock Climbing Wall.

Be sure to keep and eye out for performers walking high on stilts, riding a tall unicycle and juggling.

Citizens Police Academy kicks off in Parsippany

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Citizens Police Academy kicks off in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department kicked off its 2016 Citizens Police Academy on Thursday, September 23.

Parsippany Police’s Chief Paul Philipps, Captain Jay Wieners and Officer Remo D’Alessandro directed the first introductory class.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a ten-week program designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.

The goal is to increase communication and partnership between the citizens and the police through education and discussion in order to establish a safer community.

The series consists of sessions held once a week, on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

The classes provide an in-depth view into various areas of law enforcement such as criminal investigations, neighborhood watch, crime prevention, firearms, use of force and advancements in technology utilized in law enforcement today. It is an educational and informative program that allows citizens the opportunity to learn about the issues that affect law enforcement efforts in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Class size is limited to approximately twenty students and there is no cost to anyone attending the academy.

When residents take a more personal interest in the protection of their community and neighborhoods, they enjoy a safer and closer relationship with their neighbors.

It is the hope that the graduates become partners in identifying problems and solutions to the crime and safety issues that are affecting our community.

Community Oriented Policing plays an important and vital role in reducing crime.

Graduates of the academy will be able to take what they have learned back into their neighborhoods where they can utilize it to enhance the quality of neighborhood life. Upon completion of the course with a minimum attendance of eight classes, graduates will receive a diploma, and a class photo.

For more information or to register for an upcoming program, please call Community Relations Officer Remo D’Alessandro at (973) 263-4383.

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Community Relations Officer Remo D’Alessandro

Kiwanis Club donates to Somerset Home to Visions and Pathways

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Kiwanis Club donates to Somerset Home to Visions and Pathways

PARSIPPANY — The Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club Foundation recently made a donation to Somerset Home to Visions and Pathways. Accepting the donation was Jessica Revolorio,  Outreach Supervisor. 

Somerset Home has been helping abused, neglected and homeless youth since 1973. Each year, hundreds of teens from difficult family situations find a safe haven and the caring support they need in one of our seven programs for youth ages 13 to 21+.  Brahma House residential crisis intervention program; Passages, My Place and Whitney House transitional-living programs; Pathways independent-living skills program; Street Smart street outreach program; and Bridge House supportive-housing program.

The kids who come through the doors have broken lives. Some are shattered; some have just a small crack. Some show no physical signs of damage – the scars are on the inside. Somerset Home helps them put the pieces back together again, with the basics of food and shelter as well as counseling, medical attention, education, recreation, career and employment counseling, financial literacy – all of the skills they need to succeed.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.

Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children. Kiwanis service projects range from efforts that help local communities to Kiwanis International’s Worldwide Service Project for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at Empire Diner, 1915 Route 46 at 7:15 a.m. Thursday mornings.

For more information, click here.

Parsippany Express Youth Cross Country wins eight ribbons

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Parsippany Express Youth Cross Country wins eight ribbons

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Express Youth Cross Country held their first meet of the Lakeland Cross Country League held at Central Park.

Over 700 runners participated from more then 19 different towns.

The Express Cross Country Team had our most top twenty ribbon winners with eight. Back row from left to right Amanda Hoffman finished 2nd in the Girls  11/12 3210 Meter run, Kira Chebishev finished 6th in the girls 9/10 2260 Meter run, Angelina Fernandez finished 13th in the girls 9/10 2260 meter run, Leila Galarzo finished 17th in the girls 11/12 3210 Meter run, Ty Carra finished 17th in the boys 11/12 3210 Meter run, Front row left to right, Chase Kosovich despite his shoe falling off with a quarter mile to go (see picture) finished 20th in the boys 7/8 1730 Meter run, Kaylee Thormann finished 19th in the girls 7/8 1730 Meter run and not in picture but in the other running picture is Shane Petzinger who finished 16th in the boys 7/8 1730 Meter run! 

Fighter Jets Over Parsippany Confirmed

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Fighter Jets Over Parsippany Confirmed

PARSIPPANY — Earlier this morning, The Morris County Communications Center, as well as a number of Morris County Police Departments, including Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department received reports of a low flying fighter jet.

The Morris County Office of Emergency Management has confirmed that a fighter jet was dispatched to address a small aircraft that violated the temporary flight restriction which is in place during the United Nations session.

We have been informed that the situation was resolved without any issues impacting Morris County. 

 

CCM’s Legacy Project Welcomes Ballet Hispánico’s BHdos

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CCM’s Legacy Project Welcomes Ballet Hispánico’s BHdos

MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) welcomes the return of the Legacy Project, an interdisciplinary initiative that presents engaging lectures for faculty, staff and the community. The Legacy Project will hold its first event of the 2016-17 academic year when it presents a performance from Ballet Hispánico’s second company, BHdos.

The performance, which will be followed by a Q&A session, takes place Thursday, September 29, in the Dragonetti Auditorium on CCM’s Randolph campus, 214 Center Grove Road, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

“This year the Legacy Project will celebrate and explore the many cultures of Latin America. We are excited to kick off this year of academic programming with a performance by Ballet Hispánico’s BHdos company. We hope to expose students, faculty and members of the public to the power, significance and influence of Latin American culture,” says Professor John Soltes, co-chair of the Legacy Project.

The Legacy Project launched at CCM in 2013 with a panel discussion on civil rights. In 2014, the project hosted lectures by Joyce Johnson and Hettie Jones, two important figures in the Beat Generation movement of the 1950s and 1960s. In 2015, the project focused on issues surrounding genocide.

Visitors to this year’s event can park in Lots 6 or 7 (a campus map can be found by clicking here). For more information, contact Soltes at (973) 328-5469 or email by clicking here.

ABOUT BALLET HISPÁNICO
Celebrating over 45 years of sharing and reflecting the ever-changing diversity of Latino cultures, Ballet Hispánico is the new expression of American contemporary dance. Handpicked by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro, the talented pre-professional dancers of Ballet Hispánico’s second company BHdos form bridges: between the School of Dance and the professional company, between Ballet Hispánico and the community, and between their own training and careers in dance. Under the guidance of BHdos’ Rehearsal Director Nicholas Villeneuve, dancers work with highly-skilled artistic leadership to bring Latino culture to schools, communities and corporations. For more information click here.

Vail Gardens offers a Beautiful Park-Like Setting

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Vail Gardens offers a Beautiful Park-Like Setting

PARSIPPANY — Vail Gardens has long been regarded as one of the top multi-family communities within Parsippany, offering a beautiful park-like setting and easy access to Route 46.

Parsippany-Troy Hills was rated the fifth best place to live in the United States in their yearly survey “Best Places to Live in 2016,” by Money Magazine.

Over the past two years, there has been a concerted effort to upgrade the overall appeal of the property through some considerable capital expenditure projects.

Much of this began with their participation in the town’s new waste management and recycling program.

In recent months, the community has also undergone an overhaul to their landscaping by planting all new trees, shrubs and flower beds.

The complex has a new playground facility
The complex has a new playground facility

In addition to enhancing the impressive brick and blue stone monument at the entry on Vail Road, there have been further building signage updates as well as a new playground facility.

The complex recently improved the landscaping by planting all new trees, shrubs and flower beds
The complex recently improved the landscaping by planting all new trees, shrubs and flower beds

Within the community, residents have also seen positive changes to the laundry facilities, where older coin operated equipment has been replaced with new card operated high efficiency electric dryers and water efficient washers.

However, what might be most noticeable to anyone who has driven or walked by the project at night is the conversion to LED exterior lighting.

With advancements in LED technology making lighting brighter, longer-lasting, and incredibly energy efficient, the effort has been extremely well received.

Long time Parsippany resident and Vail Gardens Superintendent Vincent Petito noted that “The company knew that in having almost 150 outside lights, it would not be a quick or cheap project. But this being very beneficial to our residents, it was a great opportunity to not only add new lights, but also create a scheme that provided brighter and safer parking lots that use 60% less energy.”

This upgrade to being a more energy efficient garden community should be completed by the end of the year and Vail’s sister property, Intervale Gardens has followed suit with many of the aesthetic and practical changes.

Both properties have been fortunate to enjoy a faithful tenant base for many years, and their loyalty is now being rewarded with attention to details that are sure to be impactful for both the communities and residents alike. To ownership’s credit, they did not look to finance these improvements through any massive rent increase, but instead chose to make a commitment to making a meaningful contribution to these already wonderful projects.

The courtyards
New trees have been planted in all of the courtyards.

This apartment community has two story buildings with 272 units, studio, one and two bedroom apartments.

School age children attend  Northvail Elementary School, Central Middle School or Parsippany High School which are all walking distance from the community.

Vail Gardens is located at 100 Vail Road.

 

Morris Habitat for Humanity hosts breakfast on how charitable giving helps businesses

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Morris Habitat for Humanity hosts breakfast on how charitable giving helps businesses

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris Habitat for Humanity is leading the effort to alleviate the affordable housing crisis in Northern New Jersey.  They need your help!  Come and join this special breakfast meeting.  Learn how you can make a difference from widely acclaimed guest speaker Dennis Budinich, Senior Vice President Chief Culture Officer for Investors Bank.  In his innovative and high energy presentation, he will share his insights into how charitable giving and volunteering enriches your business, your community and your family.

Dennis Budinichm
Dennis Budinichm

Join for this important program and complimentary breakfast on Friday, September 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park.

The special guest speaker, Dennis Budinichm SVP Chief Culture Officer, Investors Bank has invaluable experience to draw from. With a varied background that always kept the needs of his community in mind.

Immediately prior to joining Investors Bank Dennis Budinich co-founded FTC Methods Inc. in 2004, a highly successful professional development and consulting firm   which operated primarily in the financial services industry.  In his capacity as co-founder, Dennis developed engaging learning programs, and was  a  highly  sought  after  public speaker, motivator, and educator.

Before co-founding his company, Dennis was recognized as a premier entrepreneur and business leader.  He has owned several successful businesses, including a gourmet bread bakery, an auto paint supply company, and a restaurant. He also excelled in the world of financial sales where his achievements carried him to the levels of Top Producer, to Sales Manager, to Program Director.

Throughout his entire career, Dennis has dedicated himself to helping others be their best by sharing with t hem the most effective success principles and how to apply them. In all of his high-energy learning programs, Dennis shares the information he acquired in the fields of positive psychology and self­science, as well as his personal experiences as a successful financial professional and entrepreneur.

Please RSVP by September 23, to Kathy Ritchey by clicking here or by calling (973) 891-1934 extension 122.

About Morris Habitat for Humanity
Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles by building homes, communities and hope. Morris Habitat is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their living conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Morris Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion.

Since 1985 Morris Habitat has served 400 households though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. Of these 62 home were home repair projects and 74 new homes were built as well.  Morris Habitat has set a goal of twelve housing starts for 2016, completing nine homes during the year. In addition, proceeds from the ReStore, opened May 2007, have funded 18 homes and diverted almost 5,100 tons of useable material out of landfills.  Located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph. Store hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

SOS Security LLC Donates to Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry

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SOS Security LLC Donates to Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry

PARSIPPANY — SOS Security, with its corporate office located at 1915 Route 46 is proud to donate over 150 items in an effort to help fill the shelves of the local Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry.

As part of their expanding corporate outreach program, the security firm and it’s employees are finding ways to help local residents and families in need. This imitative is something SOS Security hopes to achieve with increasing quarterly donations, helping residents in the surrounding community fight hunger.

The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located at the Parsippany Community Center at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Donations of non-perishable food items are always needed. Any resident in need of supplemental food are invited to call ahead (973) 263-7163 or (973) 263-7351/52. Ready-made bags of basic food staples such as canned goods, cereal and dried food, are available through donations from individuals, schools, scouts and churches.

About SOS Security
Established in 1969, SOS has steadily grown to become one of the largest security companies in the U.S. SOS currently employs more than 6,000 security professionals domestically and internationally through foreign regional joint ventures. SOS’s primary business is to furnish various types of well-trained, highly qualified Security Officers that are specifically prepared to perform security services required by a variety of business sectors, including: Technology/Communications, Government, Embassies & Consulates, Public Utilities, Education Facilities/Campus Security, Hospitality/Leisure/Hotels, Retail/Shopping Centers, Media/Entertainment, Commercial/Residential Real Estate, Pharmaceutical/Healthcare/Hospitals, Manufacturing/Warehouse/Distribution and Financial/Banking. SOS also provides Close Protection Operations for Fortune 1000 corporate executives and high-profile individuals around the world, as well as Investigative, Management and Consulting and Fire & Life Safety Services.

To learn more about SOS, click here or call 800-SECURE-0.

Money Magazine Rates Parsippany 5th Best Place to Live

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Money Magazine Rates Parsippany 5th Best Place to Live

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills was rated the fifth best place to live in the United States in their yearly survey “Best Places to Live in 2016,” by Money Magazine.

For this year’s search for the ultimate hometowns, they analyzed 60 key factors: taxes, education, health care, and more. Looking for places where homes are affordable and jobs are plentiful? Good. Those communities earned the highest scores are:

  1. Columbia, Maryland
  2. Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  3. Plano, Texas
  4. West Des Moines, Iowa
  5. Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
  6. Highlands Ranch, Colorado
  7. Clarkstown, New York
  8. Weston, Florida
  9. Beaverton, Oregon
  10. Naperville, Illinois

Parsippany Stats:

Population 53,173
Median Home Price $356,500
Property Tax $8,221
Unemployment rate 3.9%
Commute time 25 minutes

According to Money Magazine, if you’re one of those people who believe that New Jersey is all industrial sprawl and one long turnpike, you might be surprised to find Parsippany near the top of the Best Places list. You might also be surprised to know that Parsippany has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the past 40 years. Or that the local team made it to the Little League World Series in 2012. Or that Lake Parsippany has become a favorite swimming pool for brown bears and other critters. In Parsippany you can see how New Jersey got the nickname “the Garden State.”

Parsippany (official name: Parsippany–Troy Hills) is still very much a New York City suburb. The Big Apple is only 35 miles away, and many residents are commuters. But it is also surprisingly affordable by regional standards. The typical home costs about $356,500; property taxes on it would run about $8,220 a year. That may sound expensive, but residents pay less in property taxes relative to their homes’ values in Parsippany than they do in 75% of the New Jersey locations on our list.

Parsippany scores even higher in terms of jobs. The 3.9% unemployment rate is the lowest of any our New Jersey locations. Among the largest employers: Wyndham and Kings Food Markets, which have their national headquarters in town.

But it’s the local feel that makes Parsippany a place natives are reluctant to leave. Michele McCormick moved there when she got married; her husband, Keith, wouldn’t live anywhere else. In fact, they’ve moved a few times within the city’s limits. For their most recent change of address, their team of movers included their old neighbors and their new neighbors. “Keith always told me how great Parsippany is,” Michele says, “but I didn’t fully appreciate it until we moved here.” And then moved again.

Three other towns in New Jersey also made the list: Edison (Middlesex County), Franklin (Sussex County) and Cherry Hill (Camden County).

Pray 4 Noah Fundraiser set for October 1

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Pray 4 Noah Fundraiser set for October 1

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, October 1 a beefsteak fundraiser will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. at All Saints Academy Gymnasium, 189 Baldwin Road.

Tickets are available at $50.00 each and the even will feature the band, Not Enough Jeffs.

On Thursday, March 3, what started out as a normal school day for 13-year old Noah suddenly turned tragic. During gym class, Noah excused himself to the locker room. While in there, his heart went into an arrhythmia which ultimately led to cardiac arrest. A friend found him unresponsive and contracted his teacher who immediately began CPR. The school nurse and EMT’s were summoned to help and administer an AED to get his heart started again.

Noah was rushed to nearby Morristown Medical Center. On the evening of March 3, he was transferred to Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian in New York City and was in the cardiac intensive care (ICU) for almost three weeks. The doctors conducted a successful ablation procedure on Noah and shortly thereafter he left ICU.

However, his fight is not over. Even after five months in the hospital, Noah is expected to have a long road of rehabilitation ahead.  Everyone is hopeful that Noah will recover from the trauma so you can hear his voice and see that infectious smile.

Please join the community to help Noah and his family.  All proceeds will go to help the Lorencovitz family as they continue to tackle this difficult situation. They are part of our community and members of Saint Peter the Apostle Church. Noah and his father, Tim, have been part of the CYO basketball program since Noah was in the fifth grade. Let’s all come out together and continue to give support and prayers for Noah and his family so NOAH can wear his #4 jersey on the basketball court with his team mates very soon.

For tickets make checks payable to Saint Peter the Apostle Church, 179 Baldwin Road, Parsippany. For more information contact Gapo Guzman at (973) 332-5977 or Loida Guzman at (973) 732-3222.

Click here to download an event flyer.

CCM to Hold Fall Open House on October 15

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CCM to Hold Fall Open House on October 15

RANDOLPH — County College of Morris (CCM) will be holding its Fall Open House on Saturday, October 15, for high school students and their parents, students attending other colleges who are looking to transfer, and adults interested in returning to school.

The Open House takes place in the Student Community Center on CCM’s Randolph campus, 214 Center Grove Road. Two sessions will be offered at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Those who attend and apply for admissions will have the $30 application fee waived.

The Open House features academic break-out sessions so students can explore the areas of study they are most interested in pursuing. A special breakout session also will be offered for adults who are looking to return to school to take continuing education courses, earn a certificate or work on an associate degree.

Faculty and representatives from admissions, financial aid, career services and student life will be on hand to answer questions. Participants also can take a self-guided tour of campus.

The Open House offers the opportunity to learn about CCM’s more than 50 associate degree programs, certificates and certifications, and athletics and student organizations. 

Registration is required and can be easily completed online by clicking here. Remember to select the session you want to attend.

Open house visitors can park in Lots 6 or 7 (a campus map can be found by clicking here). For more information, click here.

Four Knives Deli & Catering hold grand opening celebration

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Four Knives Deli & Catering hold grand opening celebration

PARSIPPANY — Members of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, friends and family celebrated the Grand Opening of Four Knives Deli & Catering.  Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso cut the ribbon during the celebration.

Owner and Chef Camilo Guzman graduated from Parsippany Hills High School in 2003. He played soccer three out of the four years. In addition he played soccer for the Parsippany Soccer Club for six years.

After graduating Parsippany Hills High School Camilo attended the Culinary Institute at Hudson Community College and graduated with a Certificate in Culinary Arts.

Camilo said “Ever since I was a kid I wanted to become a chef. It was always a dream to learn how to be a professional cook. I love food from the aroma to flavors. I always say that food is meant to be shared with everyone. Breaking bread with someone is welcoming them into your family.”

His culinary background comes from working many years in off premise catering. He started as a Prep Cook and moved up the ranks to Kitchen Manager of a multi-million dollar company. 

Chef Camilo Guzman would like to thank Lisa Epstein Chef Owner of Encore Catering. Without her help he would not be where he is today.

Four Knives Deli & Catering is located at 166 Halsey Road, in Lake Parsippany. You can reach them by calling (973) 585-6555.

Four Knives Deli takes pride in serving you fresh homemade food. A lot of of love and detail goes into every dish they prepare. They make homemade dressing like Balsamic Vinaigrette and Avocado Cilantro and many more. Four Knives Deli has a little something for everyone, from Taylor Ham breakfast sandwiches to a variety of delicious salads.

At Four Knives Deli you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. From pasta dishes to Cuban Sandwiches. They offer home cooked roast beef, fresh turkey and their ever so tender ten hour pulled pork.

Four Knives Deli is vegan and gluten free friendly as well for our guest who prefer a different meal option.

Ahmad Khan Rahami arrested after shootout with cops, was wanted in bombings

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Ahmad Khan Rahami arrested after shootout with cops, was wanted in bombings

LINDEN – The man wanted in the weekend explosions in New York and New Jersey has been taken into custody in Linden after a shootout with police that left two officers wounded. Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, of Elizabeth, has been the subject of a massive manhunt since being named as a suspect by the FBI early…

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Former Bloomfield School Teacher Sentenced for Distributing Child Pornography

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Former Bloomfield School Teacher Sentenced for Distributing Child Pornography

RANDOLPH — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Superior Court Judge Catherine Enright sentenced Nicholas Schumacher, 30, Randolph, to three years in New Jersey State Prison and imposed a $1500 fine for Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Distribution of Child Pornography, a second degree crime.  Schumacher must also register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law.

The Defendant, a public school teacher in Bloomfield, at the time of the incident, was also required to relinquish his teaching certificate and forfeit future public employment in the State of New Jersey.  Schumacher originally pled guilty to the charge on July 26, 2016.

The initial investigation commenced in 2015 when the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that child pornography was being uploaded by the Defendant from his residence in Randolph, and also from his place of employment in Bloomfield.

The investigation also revealed that Schumacher was in possession of a number of images of child pornography.

Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez represented the State during the Court proceedings.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Randolph Township Police Department, the Bloomfield Police Department, the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Section, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit for their assistance with this prosecution.

Two car accident on Vail Road sends both drivers to Morristown Medical Center

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Two car accident on Vail Road sends both drivers to Morristown Medical Center

PARSIPPANY — Natalie Gongora, 17, Parsippany, was driving a 2000 Nissan Maxima eastbound on Vail Road, in the right lane, approaching North Beverwyck Road when a 2012 Black Mazda, driven by Mr. Noah Guida, 18, Parsippany, driving westbound on Vail Road, and approaching North Beverwyck Road collided. This collision occurred on Wednesday, September 14 at 10:12 p.m.

The vehicle driven by Natalie Gongora
The vehicle driven by Natalie Gongora

Gongora’s vehicle continued eastbound on Vail Road and entered the intersection of North Beverwyck Road and made contact with Mr. Guida’s vehicle, as he was attempting to make a left turn onto North Beverwcyk Road.

Ms. Gongora stated to Parsippany Police she had a green light as she approached the intersection and proceeded into the intersection. Mr. Guida stated he had a “green left turn arrow” as he approached and entered the intersection.

Based on a statement from a witness, Ms. Gongora had a red light while Mr. Guida had a green turn arrow.

The traffic signals appeared to be functioning properly after the crash occurred.

Patrolman Jesse Hughes investigated the accident and determined that Ms. Gongora was at fault due to failure to observe a traffic signal and driver inattention.

Both drivers, Mr. Guida and Ms. Gongora was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital by Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad.

Both vehicles were removed from the scene by Powder Mill Towing.

The vehicle driven by Noah Guida being towed from the scene by Powder Mill Towing
The vehicle driven by Noah Guida being towed from the scene by Powder Mill Towing

Parsippany Library to host lectures on Impressionism

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Parsippany Library to host lectures on Impressionism
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Dr. Michael Norris

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library is pleased to host Dr. Michael Norris, Metropolitan Museum Educator, as he presents four lectures on Impressionism.  The lectures are part of the ongoing Live Well Age Smart series and will be held on Fridays, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 7, 14, 21, 28.

Dr. Norris received his PhDin Art History from the University of California and his Armchair Art Tours have been highly received in numerous venues.

The lectures will cover Impressionism’s origin in France, its fascination with water and Paris, and its influence on American collectors and artists. Impressionism, a 19th-century artistic style that sought to capture a single moment of life in paint, has captured the enduring interest of both art enthusiasts and the general public. Dr. Norris explains, “Impressionism appeals to a lot of people because the strong colors and broad brush strokes give a sense of brightness and movement. The viewer instinctively knows that he/she doesn’t need an art history degree to appreciate a picture–Impressionist images do not preach or tell a story, they just capture a moment of daily life.”  

You are invited to attend these informative, entertaining lectures by preregistering by clicking here  or by calling (973) 887-5150 ext. 209.

 

Update: Chlorine Leak on Sylvan Way

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Update: Chlorine Leak on Sylvan Way

PARSIPPANY — As reported on Parsippany Focus here is an update regarding the Chlorine Leak at 7 Sylvan Way.

Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a Chlorine leak in the parking garage of 7 Sylvan Way at 9:06 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14.

20160914_095638Upon arrival of Patrol Officer Joseph Chmura and Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire Department Chief Serrecchia, they were advised by building management that there was a chlorine leak in the pump room inside the parking garage.

He further advised that approximately 13-15, three inch disc shaped chlorine tablets, were inserted into the water filter basket for the exterior fountain.

When the pump was activated it appeared that the O-ring seal was not properly sealed which let the chlorine gas escape from the system.

Rockaway Neck Fire Department Haz-Mat, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Whippany Fire Department, Morris Township Fire Department, Morris County Haz-Mat, Morris County Fire Coordinator, Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services, Morris County and Parsippany Office of Emergency Mangement, Saint Clares Hospital BLS and MICU, Morris County EMS Task Force, and OSHA all responded to the scene.

During the incident the building was evacuated, which consisted of approximately 70 employees. Three employees were assessed by Par-Troy Ambulance for breathing discomfort and a burning feeling in their eyes. All three employees declined further medical assistance.
Rockaway Neck Fire Department Haz-Mat personnel were able to enter the pump room and remove the chlorine tablets that were inside the pump unit. After the building was ventilated, the air quality was checked and all employees were allowed back into the building.

Fall Festival returns this Sunday

Frank L. Cahill
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Fall Festival returns this Sunday

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills announced the annual Fall Festival will take place this year on Sunday, September 18 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. on North Beverwyck Road.

Mayor James Barberio and his wife Brenda enjoying the Fall Festival in 2015
Mayor James Barberio and his wife Brenda enjoying the Fall Festival in 2015

The town-wide celebration not only provides an opportunity to highlight township programs, services, organizations and businesses, but also encourages community spirit.

The generosity of the business community has played a large role in the success of the past festivals.

Parsippany’s 15th Annual Fall Festival promises to be one of the most successful festivals yet. There will be entertainment, rides, and other attractions to help bring out people to the event.

If you have any questions, please email recreation@parsippany.net.

Officer D’Alessandro to be Guest Speaker at Woman’s Club Meeting

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Officer D’Alessandro to be Guest Speaker at Woman’s Club Meeting

PARSIPPANY — Community Relations Officer D’Alessandro of the Parsippany Troy-Hills Police Department to be Guest Speaker at Woman’s Club General Meeting.

On Monday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold their monthly General Meeting at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive. The club is a great group of women of all ages and walks of life committed to volunteerism and service and we have fun at the same time! The meeting is open to all area women interested in learning about the club and its involvement in the local community. After a short business meeting, Community Relations Officer Remo D’Alessandro from the Parsippany Police Department will be the guest speaker. He will speak about Crime Prevention.  A social time with refreshments to meet club members follows.

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 more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or visit their website by clicking here.

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