PARSIPPANY โ Avni Vyas of Parsippany has been named a winner of the Terumo Americas Holding, Inc. Scholarship Program, a competitive award presented to sons and daughters of Terumo Medical Corporation associates who are enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a college, university, or technical school program.
Avni, the daughter of Nikhilesh Vyas, plans to major in Computer Science. She has been active in tennis, Key Club, track, taekwondo, and has served as a math tutor.
Recipients are selected on the basis of their academic record and personal achievements. The scholarship competition is independently managed by Career Opportunities Through Education, Inc. (Cote), a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Audubon, New Jersey.
Terumo Americas Holding, Inc. is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey and is a leader in the medical device industry, employing 696 employees. The company manufactures a variety of medical devices including syringes used in hospitals and sold in pharmacies, blood oxygenators, and introducer kits for cardiovascular intervention.
PARSIPPANY โ The Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge #2561 will hold its Annual Charity Golf Outing on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Knoll Country Club West in Parsippany, in memory of Joseph Jannarone Sr. and Adam Gragnani.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch at 11:00 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. in scramble format. The day concludes with dinner and prizes at 6:00 p.m.
All proceeds benefit area families and charitable organizations, including the Parsippany Food Pantry, Interfaith Food Pantry, The Shelter for Battered Women, Lilyโs Hope, The Alzheimerโs Foundation, and high school scholarships. The lodge returns 100% of funds raised directly to those in need.
Sponsorship Levels
Hole/Bronze Sponsor: $100.00
Silver Sponsor: $250.00
Gold Sponsor: $500.00
Platinum Sponsor: $1,000.00+
For general questions contact Bob Wilhalme at (973) 479-4835 or [email protected]. For golfer registration and groupings contact Lou Yandoli at (973) 941-2372 or [email protected]. For hole or other sponsorship levels contact Lou Amato at (973) 224-0212 or [email protected]. For prize contributions contact Harry Mangiro at (201) 919-4412 or [email protected].
The team at Marotta Controls in Parsippany celebrates the company's fifth Lockheed Martin Exceptional Small Business Performance Award for 2025.
PARSIPPANY โ Marotta Controls, an aerospace and defense supplier based in Parsippany, has been named one of 11 recipients of the Lockheed Martin Exceptional Small Business Performance Award for 2025 โ marking the fifth time the company has earned the honor.
The annual award, presented by Lockheed Martin, recognizes small business suppliers that delivered the greatest value and innovation over the previous year.
โEarning this honor for the fifth time speaks to the depth and durability of our partnership with Lockheed Martin,โ said Steven Fox, Senior Vice President of Power and Actuation Systems at Marotta Controls. โFor more than a decade and a half, our teams have worked side by side on some of the most demanding programs in the Missiles and Fire Control portfolio, consistently delivering the precision, performance and reliability those missions require.โ
Fox added that the recognition reflects the companyโs role as more than just a vendor. โBeing named among an elite group of Exceptional Small Businesses this year reinforces that Marotta is more than a supplier โ weโre a trusted extension of the Lockheed Martin team, ready to meet todayโs mission and the ones still ahead.โ
Founded in 1943, Marotta Controls was previously recognized with the award in 2022 and 2023 for fulfilling subassembly needs for Lockheed Martinโs next-generation Precision-Strike Missile (PrSM) developed for the U.S. Army, and earned the award in 2013 and 2015 for its development of missile program power supplies.
Andy Booker, Vice President of Lockheed Martin Global Supply Chain Operations, praised the Parsippany firmโs performance. โMarotta Controls has consistently out-performed every contractual milestone, delivering key hardware a full year ahead of schedule and maintaining that lead-time advantage across successive programs,โ Booker said. โBy internalizing the high-volume Motorfox line, Marotta gave Lockheed Martin direct control of a critical actuation subsystem, eliminating a single point-of-failure and markedly improving system reliability.โ
MORRIS COUNTY – Justin Jennings, 27, of Rockaway Township has been indicted on charges of securities fraud and insider trading in connection with a $2.7 million scheme in which he allegedly stole confidential documents from his girlfriend’s employer to make profitable stock trades, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced Tuesday.
Jennings was charged by indictment with one count of engaging in a securities fraud scheme, eight counts of securities fraud for insider trading, and two counts of transacting in criminal proceeds.
According to prosecutors, between February 2022 and October 2024, Jennings made well-timed trades in the securities of eight publicly traded companies in the days before major corporate announcements โ typically mergers and acquisitions โ based on material nonpublic information (MNPI). At the time of the trades, Jennings was in a relationship with an account executive at a public relations firm that had been entrusted with confidential information about those announcements.
Prosecutors allege that Jennings accessed draft press releases and other confidential documents from his girlfriend’s employer-issued laptop without her knowledge or consent. The scheme allegedly generated more than $2.7 million in illegal trading profits.
If convicted, Jennings faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison on the securities fraud charge, 20 years on each insider trading count, and 10 years on each count of transacting in criminal proceeds.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also filed a civil complaint against Jennings based on the same conduct.
The investigation was conducted by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Stefanie Roddy in Newark. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Aaron Webman and Farhana C. Melo of the Economic Crimes Unit in Newark.
Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Parsippany High School Class of 2026 processional โ 231 graduates in red caps and gowns march onto the field to begin commencement ceremonies.The Parsippany High School Class of 2026 processional โ 231 graduates in red caps and gowns march onto the field to begin commencement ceremonies.
PARSIPPANY โ Parsippany High School celebrated the graduation of 231 members of the Class of 2026 at its commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 24, highlighted by student speeches, musical performances, and the conferring of diplomas.
The ceremony opened with a prelude performed by the Parsippany High School Combined Bands under the direction of Erin Neglio, followed by the processional โPomp & Circumstanceโ performed by the Combined Bands and Orchestra. The Flag Salute was led by Student Council President Yusef Qasemi, and the National Anthem and Alma Mater were performed by the Parsippany High School Choir under the direction of Christine Wilson and Joseph Stella.
Senior Class President Allie Hiltz
Welcoming remarks were delivered by Student Council President Yusef Qasemi. Salutatorian Evelyn Chung addressed her classmates, followed by Principalโs Remarks from Melissa Carucci, Principal of Parsippany High School. Senior Reflections were offered by Senior Class President Allie Hiltz.
Melissa Carucci, Principal of Parsippany High School
Superintendent Dr. Karen Chase delivered the Superintendentโs Address, and Remarks and Dedication were presented by Tim Berrios on behalf of the Board of Education. Valedictorian Mishti Borkar then addressed the graduating class.
The Dedication Song, โThank You For The Music,โ was performed by the Parsippany High School Choir, conducted by Christine Wilson. Senior Class President Alexandra Hiltz performed the Passing of the Senior Gavel. Diplomas were conferred by Nicole DellaFave and Judy Mayer of the Board of Education, with graduates presented by Principal Melissa Carucci. The ceremony concluded with the recessional โBig Four Marchโ performed by the Parsippany High School Combined Bands under the direction of Michael Iapicca.
Members of the Parsippany High School Class of 2026 take their places on the field as family and friends fill the stands during the commencement ceremony.
Mostafa Abdelhamed, Sarah Aboualmaged, Hanna Abouelmagd, Lillian Von Achen, Jianna Bella Aguirre, Viktor Aharkov, Hamza Akrami, Sofia Alemany, Kanstantsin Anufryienka, Marcos Arellano, Fatima Ariayee, Alisha O. Baig, Kiana Maria Bartek, Gabriella Batarseh, Venkatanagaveera Sai Shankar Swapnil Bhandaru, George Bittar, Jared Josiah Bogart, Mishti Shailesh Borkar, Chester Alexander Braun, Valerie Brielle Flores Bravo, Dwayne Brizeus, Willie David Buhanan, Lucas Samuel Callie, Jacob Camacho, Nathan Alexander Camacho, Juliana Ravago Campos, Sofia Stella Cascio, Kcean Trima Feliciano Caylao, Jordan Daniel McDonald Charles, Enoch Chen, Priya Chopra, Evelyn Mae Chung, Samuel Lawrence Collins, Alex Colon, Yusuf Yameen Survey Cruz, Rhea Dalal, Alexa Riley DeBoer, Michael Thaddeus DeJesus, Mina Demirbas, and Avi R. Desai.
Parsippany Mayor Pulkit Desai takes a selfie with members of the Parsippany High School Class of 2026 following commencement ceremonies.
Also Suhil Dhanda, Vignesh Dharma, Alisha Dhurra, Aryam Dichpally, Caden DiMacco, Hagop Dishoyan, Jillian Marie Dohm, Charles Logan Dohm, Ziba A. Donlin, Katherine S. Dort, Ricky Duong, Jayneil Eda, Lena Elzain, Mareena Jessica Emmanuel, Karen Encarnacion, Abbey Rebecca Ernst, David Iteoluwa Faturoti, Benjamin Wallace Feggans, Nino Fergusson, Leanne Marie Onia Fernandez, Maddison Rose Ferrara, Lex A. Ferrer, Alyssa Raven Fitzgerald, Samantha Aguirre Flores, Axel G. Flores, Axel Medrano Flores, Joseph Peter Fucci, Samantha Gallo, Elijah Galvan, Navya Garikipati, Jeffin Blessan George, Ibrahim Ghani, Dhanya Girisha, Franco Gjelaj, Emma Gonzalez, Iverson Leon Guallpa, Stephanie Hannah Guan, Amairani Roque Guerrero, Aditi Guha, and Axel Isai Guzman.
Also Janellys Guzman, Rida Sajid Ali Hajwane, Kiara Hernandez, Matthew Omar Hernandez, Lesvi Ramirez Hernandez, Alexandra Claire Hiltz, Annabelle Hui, Ilissa Idres, Giana Iossa, Samantha Nicole Irwin, Mustafa Issa, Aaron Jacob, Joseph Anthony Jacoby, Riya Jain, Hasly Dessire Castillo De Jesus, Trinity A. Johnson, Angelica R. Johnson, Inderveer Kahlon, Timothy Victor Kempf, Bhumi Keny, Arnav Kindra, Irem Kuleli, Dustin Scott Kulyeshie, Rithini Ramesh Kumar, Darren Kuo, Jason Lara, Chad Daniel Lee, Vivian Grace Lerner, Angie Lin, Raymond Lin, Marvice Linares, Ramona Rahima Linton, Colin Joseph Londergan, Andrea Lopez, Isaac Alexander Lopez, Osvaldo Nieto Lopez, Isabella Lorente, Sofia Lorente, Johana A. Mendez Lozano, and Emily A. Mendez Lozano.
Advait Pandit
Also Sloane De Lucia, Jared Dylan Magrini-Forges, Krisha Mangrola, Alexis Sophia Margolin, Daphny Hernandez Martinez, Jahayra Martinez, Christian Alexander Marto, Rocco Antonio Marucci, Siripriya Masspalli, Julianna Mauriello, Alexander James McBride, Rowan C. McLaughlin, Michael P. Melvin, Maria Elena Mesa, Kylie Marie Messam, Iman Imran Mian, Aastha Mistry, Kunal Mistry, Frances Jalen Montero, Daniel Montez, Andres Mora, Sammy Murat, Ishaan Naik, Mohammad Nazari, Ryan Nelson, Daniel Nguyen, Kevin An Nguyen, David Niedermaier, Thomas Niedermaier, Aayush Nyati, Ralph J. Orcel, Freddy Orellana, Genevieve Owusu-Ansah, Ahmet Yigit Ozturk, Nayanasree Reddy Pala, Advait Pandit, Tanvee Panuganti, Isabella Parada, Vidhi Parikh, and Piya Rohit Parulekar.
Parsippany Mayor Pulkit Desai congratulates Parsippany High School graduate Tanisi Patel following the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony.
Also Aditi Sai Patchipulusu, Anya R. Patel, Aryan Patel, Barkha Salil Patel, Deep Amrishbhai Patel, Rushit Patel, Shreya Patel, Tanisi Patel, Juliana Francesca Perez, Shaylee Pham, Riya Ramesh Pillai, Sarah Piperato, Pranavi Polisetty, Alicia Sydney Polson, Apurv Prajapati, Shrujana Shriyaditha Praveen, Siddu Puligilla, Aditya Rajendra Pulliwar, Yusef Qasemi, Viktoriia Radzilovska, Gabriel Rakhlev, Emma Daniela Ramirez, Frank Rattacasa, Ryder Joseph King Raymond, Nicholas Aaron Rice, Antonio Ristevski, Anais Jael Roman, Lauren Ruiz, Alondra Simonet Perez Saeteros, Nirmal Sagayaraj, Irmak Sahin, Jose Angel Salgado, Kenneth Sanchez, Quincy Albert Salas Sanchez, Gianna Alexa Santana, Olivia Nicola Santulli, Delilah Scheffen, Alexandra Rose Serritella, Rajveer Sharma, and Mackenzie Sibilia.
Also Sahil Siddiquie, Issac Da Silva, Bharat Pratap Singh, Shashwat Shekhar Singh, Aarav Sinha, Emma Monroe Snyder, Ignacio Lopez Solano, Furkan Songun, Mason H. Stout, Zhuangfanzhe Sun, Sangeetha Seethalakshmi Sundaram, Mohammed Ayaan Surve, Caleb Swicinski, Sumaiya Syed, Sophia Ivanova Taskova, Elif Taslicukur, Stavros Tserpes, Alyssa Umali, Revent Mohanasundaram Vanchinayagam, Sydney Vannoy, Jewel Elise Vargas, Ridham Vashi, Sayuri Amira Vega, Gabriella Vignola-Pennucci, Samantha Grace Vitiello, Elaina Marie Voto, Avni Vyas, Andrew Allan Wild, Hamza Yilmaz, Matthew Mounir Youssef, and Ryan Zhang.
Parsippany Focus congratulates all 231 members of the Parsippany High School Class of 2026!
Members of the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2026
PARSIPPANY โ Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2026 received their diplomas during a Commencement Exercise held Thursday, June 24 under a sunny morning.
Parsippany Hills High School Principal Dr. Matthew J. Thompson presented the graduates to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education, and all 246 graduates were presented with diplomas by members of the Board of Education.
The processional featured “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed by the Choir and Band, with Prableen Kaur leading the procession. The Flag Salute was led by Hallie Stringham, followed by the National Anthem performed by Anushka Kamisetti.
Salutatorian Anushka Kamisetti then addressed the Class of 2026, followed by Maya Nair, who gave the History of the Class of 2026. The Valedictorian then spoke to the graduating class.
Dr. Denis Mulroony, Assistant Superintendent, addresses the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2026 during Commencement exercises.
Dr. Matthew J. Thompson, Principal, presented the graduates, followed by the Welcome address delivered by Dr. Denis Mulroony, Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Wendy Wright then addressed the Board of Education.
The Board of Education presided over the Conferment of Diplomas.
The Parsippany Hills High School Alma Mater was then performed by the Choir and Band, followed by the Dismissal of the Class of 2026 by Anushka Kamisetti. The Recessional was performed by the Graduates and Band.
Diplomas are stacked and ready for the 246 members of the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2026.Diplomas are stacked and ready for the 246 members of the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2026.
Here are the 246 2026 Parsippany Hills High School graduates:
Gabriella Jessica Albano celebrates her graduation from the Class of 2026, proudly displaying her decorated cap ahead of commencement.
Ethan C. Adams, Oluwatamilore Aimee Adebukunola Adedayo, Ayat Ahmed, Hadi Ahmed, Kaan Akin, Gabriella Jessica Albano, Aynur Alim, Vidvathi Alvakonda, Valeria Anton, Emerson Faith Arnold, Amanda Nicole Aromin, Aaron Alessandro Avelar Argueta, Timothy Ayres, Srisha Bajaj, Quinn Matthew Barbrack, Samuel Battista, Aidan Robert Bavas, James Nicholas Bavas, Ayushi Bhatt, Dirgh Bhatt, Harshal T. Bhatt, Aliyah Cassandra Bilbao La Vieja, Natalia Bogdan, Aiden Jerry Bos, Nouha Bounatirou, Alexa Victoria Cabrera, Maya Cadili, Anya M. Campbell, Michella Valeria Campos, Oscar M. Carcamo Tobar, Evan Joseph Carlson, Stephanie Carpinteyro Ramirez, Christopher Daniel Caserta, Samantha Jean Cassimore, and Julius Cespedes.
Members of the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2026
Also graduating is Cameron Nicole Chang, Martin Jacobo Chaves Mora, Alexander Moore Codio, Audra Kathryn Crane, Angelina Cruz Vargas, Marina Victoria D’Addario, Christopher Dana, Dhyey A. Dangar, Shyam N. Darji, Timothy Alexander Davis, Angelica Ann Deegan, Vincenzo DePierro, Darshil D. Desai, Krish Desai, Ridham Desai, Gregory Richard Di Maggio, Ruvarashe E. Dodzo, Simon Dricker, Ashton Bernard Drikman, William Jake Duffy, Richard Duong, Claudia Duszkiewicz, Elizabeth Ann Elvin, Heather Fabiola Elvir Paz, Parker James Enslow, Gemma Everett, Charlotte Feng, Delfin Dante Figueroa III, Andrei Paul Filipescu, Keyry Flores Lizardo, Mario Louis Fornini IV, Kimaya Gaitonde, Valeriia Aleksandrovna Galkina, Nicholas Garces, and Celia Marie Garfunkel.
Mario L. Fornini, IV, proudly displays his Parsippany Hills High School diploma alongside a family member following the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony.
Also graduating is Emily Jane Garfunkel, Kaya Mackenzie Garwood, Anya Gaur, Izabel Glickman, Andre Robert Gonzales, Javier Gonzalez Perez, Jaelin Gonzalez Zago, Amelia June Gravitt, Jocelyn Mary Gravitt, Daniil Grishev, Austin M. Gudelanis, Sebastian Guevara, Richa Gupta, Jared Francis Hanenberg, Elisha Hannig, Emmanuel Hannig, Madeline Grace Harmon, Kimora J. Harris, Matthew Ryan Hemenway, Robert Thomas Hemenway, Ethan Denis Hernandez, Jenna Marie Herre, Abigail Rian Herzog, Charles James Hilgendorff, Ivy Hu, Omar Ibrahim, Jayden John Jachera, Thomas Jae Alfred Jachym, Skyla Jeter, Sharanya Jha, Josh Gerard Jiji, Kayla Cole Johannesen, Kayla Catherine Joyce, Sheryl Hanah Kali, and Anushka Ravi Kamisetti.
Also graduating is Prableen Kaur, Kaia R. Killian, Rebecca Juliet Kirstein, Benjamin Maxwell Kiwior, Dev Krishna, David Krysztofik, Aaron A. Kunde, Zachary Andrew Ladas, Peyton J. Lai, Jacob Prisco Lamdagan, Jordan Alfonso Ledesma, Benjamin Andrew Lee, Darian Joseph Letz, Jaslin Li, Anokhi Limbachia, Bansari Limbachia, Micah James Lopez, Emma Christine Lutkowski, Isaac David Madriz Ortiz, Adonia Shawanna Adeka Malcolm, Michele Anise Malnarick, Abdul Bari Mansoor, Keira Belle McGarry, Amelia Catherine McIntosh, Juleah McRae, Yuvraj Mehrotra, Avi Mehta, Jaslene Mendez Riera, Jayden Mendez, Jesus David Mendez, Germรกn Samir Mendoza Fajardo, Meghana Chowdary Metla, John W. Meyer, Aleena Mir, and Anthony S. Mitrakos.
Also graduating is Alyson Judith Molina, Andi Mackenzie Morgan, Aadya Shree Muley, Autumn Cheyenne Murray, Jake Murray, Shakti Murugan, Arjun Nair, Maya M. Nair, Tanvi Nakirikanti, Rithwik Narra, Youssif Nassef, Fabian Allan Nicanor Plata, Andrew Scott Nicholas, Aja Jonah Mystique Nickerson, Liam Thomas O’Dowd, Gabriel Ray Olsen, Gabriella Sofia Padilla, Aarya Amit Parikh, Julia Michelle Pars, Anay V. Patel, Aryaa Patel, Dhruv Patel, Diya H. Patel, Drashti Patel, Heet Patel, Ishita Parag Patel, Jimmy Patel, Josh Hetal Patel, Manit Patel, Om Patel, Shaan Kamal Patel, Shreeji Patel, Smit Jignesh Patel, Tanvi Patel, and Tanvi Patel.
Also graduating is Ved Patel, Veera Amit Patel, Alejandro A. Perez, Armand Zachary Perez, Nimisha Peruka, Marven J. Placide, Kency Nayeli Portillo Gonzalez, Ahmad Urfan Poya, Viswesh Prabhakar, Hamza Rabbani, Ritvik Raj, Donato Reilly, Michael Reese Rescigno, Alexander Jakob Resciniti, Silas Lynn Rhodes, Zachary Xavier Richards-Powell, Helen M. Rodriguez Santos, Mauricio Rojas Martinez, Allyson Michelle Rosario, Manuel Alberto Salcedo, Cole Tristan San Martin, Sallett Marie Sanchez Duval, Jordan Santana, Gabriela Santos Martinez, Vedika Saraswat, Omar Sayed, Clarke Kiyingi Sekadde, Aarav Shah, Adam Mustafa Shah, Jay Shah, Hari Sharma, Evrosina Shenouda, Rohan Iyer Siddiqui, Harjashan Singh, and Sanil Singh.
Also graduating is Simran Singh, Leanne Yan-Tung Siu, Snehan Sivakumar, Natalya Kalyna Soltys, Krish Somalinga Kartheesh, Tori Lynn Stampone, Ramon Antonio Steuth III, Hallie Stringham, Shrikar Subramanian, Heather N. Swanson, Faizaan Tanveer, Elian Andres Taveras Gonzalez, Ryan Nicholas Terrone, Hadia Saad Thaniana, Ashley Samantha Thompson, Zakariah Thrall, Colin Michael Tiso, Trisha B. Todkari, Leah Anne Tracey, Mari Urker, Ram Vadhadia, Isabella Velasquez Giraldo, Paul J. Velicky Jr., Nicholas Vico, Francisco Vinals, Victoria Vinals, Rohit Viswanath, Sindhu Reddy Vontikommu, Amelia Wadolowski, Benjamin Oliver Wayland, Kara Sophia Webb, Emily Addison Wilson, Georgia Worley, Julien Yang, and Mina Anton Yanni.
๎๎ค๎๎ปClaude responded: Graduates of the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2026 toss their caps skyward in celebration at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies.Graduates of the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2026 toss their caps skyward in celebration at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies.
Outback Steakhouse was among the retail consumption liquor licenses renewed by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council during its June 23 meeting as part of the Township's annual renewal process for the 2026โ2027 licensing term. Like the other establishments included in the resolution, Outback's renewal followed the standard review required under New Jersey's Alcoholic Beverage Control laws, including verification of state tax clearance and review by municipal officials before the Council acted at a public meeting.
PARSIPPANY โ The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council approved Resolution R2026-146 at its June 23, 2026 meeting, authorizing retail liquor license renewals for the licensing term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
New Jersey retail liquor licenses are issued for a one-year term running from July 1 through June 30. Every retail liquor license must be renewed annually, even if the license is inactive (“pocket license”).
Before a municipality may renew a license, the business must obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate from the New Jersey Division of Taxation confirming that:
State taxes are current
Sales taxes have been filed
No outstanding tax liabilities prevent renewal
Without tax clearance, the governing body generally cannot approve renewal.
Police Department
Fire District(s)
Health Department
Construction Code Office
Tax Collector
Other agencies as necessary
The purpose is to determine whether any outstanding issues should affect renewal.
Clubs & Associations
American Legion Parsippanong Post 249 โ 91 No. Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
PARSIPPANY โ When cell towers fail and the internet goes dark, amateur radio operators keep the lines of communication open. Parsippany OEM RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) will demonstrate exactly that during Amateur Radio Field Day, a 24-hour public event taking place June 27โ28, 2026 at Puddingstone Community Center, 24 High Ridge Road, Parsippany.
The event runs from 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27 through 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28 โ 24 consecutive hours of live emergency communications in action. Admission is free and open to the public, with all ages welcome.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see how amateur radio operators provide emergency communications during storms, disasters, and infrastructure outages โ all without relying on the internet or cell networks. Attendees can talk around the world without the internet, see emergency communications equipment up close, learn how amateur radio supports disaster response, and meet local OEM, CERT, and RACES volunteers. Those interested in getting licensed can also learn how to become a licensed ham radio operator.
Field Day is one of the most popular events in the amateur radio community, serving as both a public demonstration and an emergency preparedness exercise. Parsippanyโs OEM RACES team plays a critical role in keeping the township connected when conventional communications infrastructure breaks down.
A local resident enjoys a quiet moment at home, reflecting on how far New Jersey has come since voters approved recreational cannabis in November 2020โushering in a new era of personal freedom and economic opportunity.
PARSIPPANY โ The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council has voted to rescind its prior support for a recreational cannabis dispensary application, after it was determined that the proposed location violates local zoning regulations.
Resolution R2026-145, adopted at a recent council meeting, formally rescinds Resolution R2025-200 and revokes the townshipโs support for Fresh Dispensary Parsippany, LLCโs application to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission for a Class 5 recreational dispensary license.
Fresh Dispensary Parsippany had proposed operating at 3159 Route 46 East โ a commercial strip that is also home to A2B Indian Veg Restaurant, Fuddruckers, and Days Inn. However, upon further investigation, it was determined that the property sits within 100 feet of a residential lot line, making it non-compliant with municipal zoning regulations under Chapter 119 of the Township Municipal Code.
The Township Attorney recommended that Resolution R2025-200 be rescinded and that support for Freshโs application to the state be revoked, citing the applicantโs failure to submit a complete and accurate application.
The company behind the dispensary, Fresh Dispensary Parsippany, LLC, lists its registered address as 445 Morris Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005. Its members include Shoaib Iqbal of Boonton, Luis Manuel Brito of West New York, and George Tsimpedes of Wayne, all listed as Members/Managers.
With the councilโs action, Fresh Dispensary Parsippanyโs path to obtaining a state cannabis license through municipal support has been effectively closed โ at least at the Route 46 location.
Following the unanimous approval of Resolution R2026-152, Khaled Madin addresses the Township Council and residents after being officially appointed Business Administrator for Parsippany-Troy Hills. Madin thanked Mayor Pulkit Desai and Council members for their confidence and pledged to serve all residents while focusing on making Parsippany-Troy Hills "the very best place to live, work, and raise a family.
PARSIPPANY โ The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council unanimously approved Resolution R2026-152, formally consenting to the appointment of Khaled Madin as Business Administrator for the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
The action makes official the appointment of Madin, who will oversee the day-to-day operations of township government and coordinate municipal departments while working closely with the Mayor and Township Council to implement policies and initiatives.
Mayor Pulkit noted that Khaledโs appointment is about one thing: delivering better results for the residents of Parsippany.
From day one, I promised that this administration would move things forward, eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy, and focus on execution. Khaled brings decades of municipal experience and an unmatched understanding of Parsippany township operations. He shares my sense of urgency and my vision for Parsippanyโs future.
Khaledโs appointment strengthens our ability to move projects forward, improve coordination across departments, and better serve our residents. Just as importantly, it does so while saving taxpayers approximately over $150,000 in salary and benefits by consolidating two positions into one. Let me be clear, he is not collecting two salaries.
This appointment reflects our approach to governing: put experienced people in positions where they can succeed, eliminate unnecessary costs, and focus relentlessly on delivering results for the people of Parsippany.
During his acceptance remarks, Madin thanked township leadership for their support and emphasized his commitment to serving all residents.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Mayor and members of the Council for their confidence, support, and the opportunity to serve the residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills. I also want our residents to know that this administration is committed to serving every member of our community. We are not focused on political labels or partisan divisions. Whether you identify as red, blue, purple, green, or anywhere in between, our responsibility remains the same: to serve all residents equally and to always act in the best interests of our township. Our mission is straightforward: to make Parsippany-Troy Hills the very best place to live, work, and raise a family. We will remain focused on delivering results, strengthening our community, and ensuring that local government works effectively and responsibly for everyone we serve.”
The resolution passed unanimously, reflecting the Council’s support for Madin’s appointment and confidence in his leadership. With decades of municipal experience and extensive knowledge of township operations, Madin now assumes one of the most important administrative roles in local government as Parsippany continues to focus on economic growth, municipal efficiency, and delivering services to residents.
A small business owner reviews AI-powered forecasting tools to analyze sales trends, manage inventory levels, and make data-driven decisions aimed at improving efficiency and future growth.
By Vidhi Patel
Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses operate, allowing companies to make faster and more efficient decisions. AI is currently being implemented to automate tasks that once took countless hours of manual work. But local entrepreneurs have one essential question. Isnโt AI only suitable for large businesses with technical experience and large budgets? After thorough research and experimentation, I found that the AI industry is changing quickly. Software that once required experienced developers and large investments is now available to anyone with a smartphone.
To understand where AI could have the biggest impact, I started to interview business owners in Parsippany. Many explained that they felt overwhelmed by the disconnected tools and frustrated by their inability to use raw data to make predictions. Furthermore, many owners were hesitant to adopt the technology as they feared the replacement of human talent with machines. At the same time, others were confused about how to start learning about this innovation.
To help diffuse the confusion regarding AI adoption, I sought the perspective of a policy leader and a technology advocate with firsthand experience using the technology. Mayor Desai of Parsippany offers a key insight, cutting through the fear and noise surrounding the AI industry. He stated that โInstead of artificial intelligence, my word is assistive intelligence.โ In addition, the mayor explained his personal experience with AI, stating that, โIt completely helped us. We found no reason to replace anybody, and everyone became better at their jobs. All the mundane, boring work that people did was reduced a lot.โ The message for business owners is that AI is here to empower people by increasing productivity, cutting costs, and helping gain a competitive advantage.
AI can impact many different business operations. But it is most advantageous for accomplishing data analysis and strategic tasks. For example, I was able to build a prototype of an AI workflow that collects conversion data from Instagram and Shopify to predict incoming orders. Next, that data is coupled with inventory data to calculate the number of days the owner has before a stockout. Rather than relying on manual data analysis, businesses can use AI to prevent problems before they arise. Also, with the integration of human-in-the-loop systems, the owner can oversee and control the system when needed. Automating repetitive tasks is an integral strategy businesses can utilize to increase efficiency.
Ultimately, the question is no longer whether AI is necessary in the business world. It is whether business owners can afford to ignore its benefits. AI has the potential to transform business operations. Small steps, like automating a single repetitive task, can have a measurable impact. Mayor Desai rightfully framed AI as โassistive intelligence,โ a tool that can help owners manage their businesses efficiently. If you are a business owner looking to increase productivity and save time and money, now is the time to explore what AI can do.
The Morris County Correctional Facility, located at 43 John Street in Morris Township, serves as the primary detention center operated by the Morris County Sheriffโs Office.
MORRIS COUNTY โ A Denville man was arrested on June 22, 2026, after a routine traffic stop on Route 53 South revealed an active warrant and a suspended driver’s license.
At approximately 8:00 a.m., a Denville Police Department officer stopped a vehicle after observing an inoperable brake light. The driver was identified as Nicholas Martineau, 38, of Denville.
Further investigation revealed that Martineau was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and had an active no-bail NCIC warrant issued by Howell Township.
Martineau was placed under arrest and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. He was issued motor vehicle summonses for Driving While License Suspended (N.J.S.A. 39:3-40) and Maintenance of Lamps (N.J.S.A. 39:3-66).
He was subsequently transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a future court appearance.
Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
MORRIS COUNTY โ A Florham Park man was among eight members and associates of the Lucchese crime family โ along with three companies โ who admitted their roles in a racketeering, gambling, and money laundering operation on June 23, pleading guilty before Superior Court Judge Ralph E. Amirata in Morris County.
Joseph Gossweiler, 41, of Florham Park, a sportsbook sub-agent and poker club manager, pleaded guilty to third-degree conspiracy to promote gambling. He received a recommended sentence of 364 days probation.
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced the pleas, which bring the total number of guilty pleas in the case to 35. Between October 2025 and June 2026, 27 others had previously pleaded guilty in connection with the illegal gambling enterprise.
The defendants were among 42 people indicted since initial arrests in April 2025, following a two-year investigation into illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, and money laundering tied to the Lucchese crime family. The investigation identified $4.79 million in suspected criminal proceeds. Seven defendants still face pending charges and are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The gambling operation included social clubs housing live poker games and gaming machines, as well as an online sportsbook run through websites based outside the United States. Enterprise members used multiple shell corporations and legitimate businesses to conceal illegal proceeds.
Among those also pleading guilty were George Zappola, Joseph R. Perna, and John G. Perna โ described as high-level managers and alleged Lucchese family members โ each entering pleas to second-degree racketeering with a recommended sentence of seven years in state prison.
Other defendants and their pleas include:
Wayne D. Cross, Lucchese associate โ third-degree promoting gambling; five years recommended
Michael P. Frasso, 48, of Cedar Grove โ second-degree racketeering, failure to pay income tax, and corporate misconduct; aggregate recommendation of 15 years
Frank Imparato, 46, of Saddle Brook โ third-degree conspiracy; four years recommended
Peter Norcia, 50, of Toms River โ third-degree conspiracy to promote gambling; four years recommended
Three corporate entities also pleaded guilty: Cafรฉ Gio (used by Imparato to facilitate gambling), Frasso Trucking (used to conceal gambling proceeds), and CJW Development and Consulting (used by Cross to conceal proceeds) โ each entering second-degree conspiracy pleas carrying a $250,000 penalty.
The case was prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Heather Hausleben and investigated by Detective Sergeant Michael Gallant of the NJSP. The FBI’s Newark, Red Bank, and New York City offices, the U.S. Marshals, Federal Probation, and the Department of Corrections Special Operations Group also contributed to the investigation.
Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
DENVILLE โ A Parsippany man was arrested on drunk driving charges after a Denville Police officer responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting breaking glass and a male subject running toward Route 46 on June 19, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m.
Officers located the individual, later identified as Christopher Glynn, 52, of Parsippany. Investigation revealed that Glynn had been traveling through Denville when he became lost. He exited his vehicle to determine his location, then locked his keys inside. In an attempt to regain access, he broke one of the vehicleโs windows.
Further investigation revealed that Glynn appeared to have been operating the vehicle while intoxicated. Officers administered standardized field sobriety tests, after which Glynn was placed under arrest and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing.
Glynn was issued motor vehicle summonses for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50), Reckless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-96), and Careless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-97). He was released pending a future court appearance in Denville Municipal Court.
Editorโs Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Paul Cecala, a Parsippany resident and career coach, is the author of "The Lonely Job Search," which will be officially launched at a free hybrid event at the โฆPaul Cecala, a Parsippany resident and career coach, is the author of "The Lonely Job Search," which will be officially launched at a free hybrid event at the Parsippany Public Library Main Branch on June 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
PARSIPPANY โ The Parsippany Public Library will host “The Lonely Job Search Book Launch & Networking Event” on Monday, June 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Branch on Halsey Road. The hybrid event is open to both in-person and virtual attendees.
The evening marks the official launch of “The Lonely Job Search,” a new book by Parsippany resident and career coach Paul Cecala that addresses the emotional toll of extended unemployment while offering practical guidance for job seekers looking to reinvigorate their search.
“We want our community members to know they do not have to walk this job search path alone,” said Heidi Jensen, Program and Outreach Coordinator for the Parsippany Library Main Branch. “This event is more than a book launch โ it is the potential launchpad for a brand-new, ongoing library program dedicated to supporting local job seekers year-round.”
The program will include remarks from Al “The Hired Guy” Smith, a career expert who wrote the book’s foreword, joining live via Zoom. A panel discussion moderated by executive recruiter and Razzino Associates founder Janelle Razzino will feature Cecala alongside Jeanette Warren, a career readiness coach and adjunct professor at Rowan University, and Gus Baxter, a Certified Life Coach and Assistant Director of the Center for Career Development at Drew University.
In-person attendees will have the opportunity to network, enjoy refreshments, and attend a book signing with Cecala. Copies of “The Lonely Job Search” will be available for purchase, with 20% of proceeds benefiting the Parsippany Public Library.
Attendance is free, but registration is required. To attend in-person, register through the Parsippany Library Calendar โ Click Here. To attend virtually via Zoom or LinkedIn Live, register through Eventbrite โ Click Here.
For more information about the library and its upcoming programs, visit parsippanylibrary.org. For more information about Cecala and his services, visit cecalacareer.com.
Council Vice President Diya Patel (left) and Mayor Pulkit Desai (right) recognize Anya Patel, a Parsippany High School student who served as defense counsel during the mock trial held on the final day of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Summer Internship Program. Arguing on behalf of defendant Devin Ransom in a fictional swatting case, Patel challenged the prosecution's evidence, questioned the reliability of the cyber investigation, and contended that her client was being unfairly targeted. The realistic courtroom exercise gave students firsthand experience with legal proceedings while developing their public speaking, critical thinking, and advocacy skills.
PARSIPPANY โ As part of the Intershp Program final day on Friday, June 19, student interns participated in a mock trial held in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Chambers. The interactive exercise provided students with a firsthand look at courtroom procedures and the judicial process while helping them strengthen their public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. Mayor Pulkit Desai presided over the proceedings, serving as the judge and guiding students through the experience.
Council Vice President Diya Patel addresses fellow interns during a mock trial held in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Chambers on the final day of the township’s five-week summer internship program. Patel, whose vision helped expand the internship program, encouraged students to take advantage of opportunities in public service, leadership, and civic engagement.
The mock trial was organized by Council Vice President Diya Patel, Parsippany Hills High School teacher Liz O’Boyle and Parsippany High School teacher Chrissy Russell as part of the five-week internship program offered to graduating seniors from Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School.
Patel, herself a graduate of the Parsippany school system, brought a unique perspective to the program. She is a Juris Doctor candidate at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and is currently preparing for the New Jersey Bar Examination. Her involvement provided students with insight into both public service and the legal profession.
Anya Patel, a Parsippany High School student, served as defense counsel, while Alyson Molina of Parsippany Hills High School represented the prosecution.
โSomeone has threatened to shoot up the place you’re currently in. You text your loved ones that you love them because you don’t know if you’ll ever see them again,โ Molina told jurors during her opening statement.
The fictional case centered on Devin Ransom, a disabled college gamer accused of making a false 911 “swatting” call that sent police officers rushing to a local coffee shop after reports of a hostage situation involving an armed suspect.
Molina argued that Ransom made the call to seek revenge against former friend and coffee shop employee Skylar O’Brien. Patel countered that her client was being unfairly targeted, describing him as a victim of bullying and a flawed cyber investigation that failed to produce conclusive evidence.
Student interns filled many of the courtroom roles, including attorneys, witnesses and jurors, while several township employees participated as witnesses to add realism to the proceedings.
The jury, composed of student interns and Parsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill, carefully reviewed the evidence and testimony before reaching a verdict. Jurors found Ransom guilty of second-degree false public alarm involving a reported weapon and hostage situation but found him not guilty of causing injury to O’Brien.
Adding to the busy day at Town Hall, Desai briefly stepped away from the mock trial to officiate a wedding before returning to preside over the internship program’s closing ceremony.
The mock trial and closing ceremony marked the conclusion of the five-week internship program created by Russell and O’Boyle. Approximately 16 student interns participated in the program at Town Hall, gaining hands-on experience throughout municipal government.
Alyson Molina proudly displays the gavel she received after serving as the lead prosecutor during the mock trial held on the final day of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Summer Internship Program. Following the presentation of evidence and witness testimony, the jury returned a guilty verdict, earning Molina recognition for her successful prosecution of the case.
