MORRIS COUNTY — Table of Hope has supported the Parsippany community through regular food distributions right in town – the group currently needs donations to support its Thanksgiving food drive-through. Donations can be brought to Bethel Church in Morristown (Park on Bishop Nazery Way), 59 Spring Street from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Turkeys are still needed and the group hopes to purchase 75-100 more to meet community demand. Donations towards these turkeys can be made via Venmo at @springstreetcdc under business. For drop-off food donations, suggestions include turkeys, stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, canned gravy, cornbread mix, canned pumpkin, condensed milk, mini marshmallows, canned yams, cream of mushroom soup, and fried onions.
Table of Hope is open to anyone in need of a “warm meal and a smile.” It has become a place where “Hope Starts and the Community Gathers to Share.” The Spring Street CDC emerged to impact families throughout Morris County with over 100,000 meals served through the Table of Hope and over 400 kids mentored.
Jen Williams, Senior Development Director, Covenant House, Past Kiwanis Governor Gordon Meth, Lt. Governor Frank Cahill and Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Nicolas Limanov
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany donated winter jackets to Covenant House on Thursday, November 17.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Nicolas Limanov, joined by NJ Kiwanis District Past Governor Gordon Meth and Lt. Governor Division 9 Kiwanis NJ District Frank Cahill delivered winter jackets to Jen Williams, Senior Development Director, Covenant House.
The NJ Kiwanis District is advocating to raise awareness of youth homeless as an issue throughout New Jersey in the 2022-2023 Kiwanis Service year. The NJ Kiwanis District will contribute $10,000.00 to organizations in NJ that address youth homelessness and related LGBTQ+ issues; We will complete 1000 Hours of community service with Youth Homeless Organizations and organizations addressing LGBTQ+ issues related to youth homelessness in the 2022-2023 Kiwanis Service year.
November is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to turn the world’s attention toward youth homelessness. Throughout the month communities come together to Sleep Out and amplify a shared message: it’s time to end youth homelessness. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany will be sponsoring a “Sleep Out” night on Friday, November 25 at Parsippany United Methodist Church. For more information contact Frank Cahill at (862) 213-2200.
Since 1972, Covenant House opened its doors to over 1.5 million young people experiencing homelessness and trafficking, one youth at a time. That’s half a century of believing in youth and nurturing their promise, talents, and courage.
Many complex factors increase a young person’s chances of experiencing homelessness. Demographic risk factors for becoming homeless include being Black, Hispanic, or Indigenous; parenting and unmarried; or LGBTQ+. Children raised in poverty and youth lacking a high school diploma or equivalency also have a higher risk of homelessness.
Covenant House meets immediate needs for food, clothing, safety, and medical and mental health care. For more information on Covenant House, click here.
Zaki Mustafa and Loretta Kruge Mustafa of TransformingALife worked with Kiwanis Club to secure the jackets.
Kiwanis Club has been distributing jackets in the State of New Jersey to homeless individuals, both youth and adults, for the past three years.
For more information on the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.
PARSIPPANY — You would think it was Halloween. Well, it wasn’t yet, but on Wednesday, October 12, Mr. Carlos A. Anchaluisa, 26, Elizabeth, left work from a Nissan dealership on Route 23. He was on his way home, at approximately 9:22 p.m., when he decided to travel to Parsippany, and furthermore to Lake Parsippany, then onto Halsey Road. Parking his car on Summit Road he walked to two homes on Halsey Road. He was standing within arms reach of an open window and was looking inside while female residents were only partially clothed.
Not an actual photo from the scene. Parsippany Focus is waiting for actual footage from Parsippany Police Department
The female caller/victim stated that the male was “close” to her window at which point she screamed at him and he fled. Officers then located a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta in the area and initiated a motor vehicle stop. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Carlos Anchaluisa officers observed that he was wearing a ghillie suit.
When Parsippany Police questioned why he was wearing a ghillie suit, Mr. Anchaluisa stated he was in the area “pulling pranks.” He continued to state he knocks on doors or rings the front doorbell, then films the homeowner’s reactions while he hides. He stated he normally has friends with him during these pranks, but they were a “no show” this evening.
Mr. Anchaluisa stated the camouflage clothing was from his prior military service in the US Marines and that he did not have any intentions of conducting any criminal activity.
The police report states “It was confirmed that Mr. Anchaluisa did not commit any crimes or attempt to make entry into the home, although the homeowner observed Mr. Anchaluisa standing at the window, which startled them, and immediately called 911.” When the dog started to bark, it is believed that it scared Mr. Anchaluisa to leave the homeowner’s property.
Mr. Anchaluisa also stated, he attempted to prank the neighbor’s home but did not receive any action or response.
After a brief investigation, he was released at the scene and the incident was turned over to the Investigative Division.
The female resident told police that she wanted to file charges against Mr. Anchaluisa. They were advised to follow up with Municipal Court so that they can sign complaints against the accused individual.
No charges were filed by Parsippany Police at that time.
Upon learning of the incident, Parsippany Focus, filed an OPRA (Open Public Records Act) on November 3 requesting “Any and all police reports, including supplemental reports for an incident at XXX Halsey Road, Parsippany, including on October 12, 2022” and copies of the Police issued body camera(s) to review. According to OPRA guides, the Parsippany Police was to respond on Tuesday, November 15. We did receive partial information regarding the incident but did not receive the Police issued body camera(s) pending information from the Morris County Prosecutors’ office.
According to police records, Detective Anthony Morelli issued a Complaint/Summons on Monday, November 14 charging Mr. Anchaluisa with (2C:18-3c) committing the offense of peering, specifically by entering a private property wearing a camouflage suit and standing within arm’s reach of an open window and looking inside while female residents were only partially clothed.
On November 14, the suspect was arrested, processed at Parsippany Police Headquarters, and released pending their court date in accordance with the bail reform laws.
Parsippany Focus will update this story as information is released.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
At the last Council meeting, I came and spoke about how I feel that the Biden/Barberio Project Labor Agreement will be bad for the town and why the Council and Mayor should immediately reverse it. I was, unfortunately, a little scared to do this during the actual PLA vote due to the massive number of union supporters who were protesting at both meetings.
When the previous Mayor was in office, he did such a bad job that I dragged my friends to vote for Mayor Barberio. After the PLA was passed I immediately regretted helping him as it seemed like a payback for the UNIONS that funded his campaign.
Please repeal the Project Labor Agreement if you want to keep the faith of Republicans like me who helped get you elected!
Scott Donnelly, Sales Manager, and Marina Moreira, Guest Services
PARSIPPANY — ENVY Sports Club & Pools is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry until November 18 at 9:00 a.m.
Donate and Win!! Bring in two non-perishable food items and ENVY will reward you!
New guests will receive a Free Day Pass and Existing Members will receive a Free Guest Pass.
Scott Donnelly, Sales Manager of ENVY Sports Club, explained that “As a Family and Veteran owned business one of our top priorities is to give back to our local community. Our faithful resort members and passionate staff are proud to make a positive impact on people’s lives and bring joy to those around them. Giving back, especially during the holiday season, is a noble cause and we are eager to help those in need any way we can.”
“ENVY Sports Club & Pools understands the importance of our members’ and guests’ experiences. Our team has created a well-rounded multifaceted health and fitness environment for all ages.” ENVY offers a Year-Round Indoor Pool, Seasonal Outdoor Pool, Pool Parties & Events, Heated Sauna, Swim Lessons, Cold & Hot Tubs, Personal Training, Holistic Spa & Masseuse, Weight Machines, Free Weights, Cardio Equipment, Racquetball Court, Group Fitness Classes, and more!
ENVY Sports Club & Pools is located under the Sheraton Castle at 199 Smith Road, Parsippany. For more information call (973) 560-5410 and visit their Website, Instagram, or Facebook. ENVY’s hours are Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Monday to Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located in the Parsippany Community Center at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034. For more information call (973) 263-7163 or visit their Website. The Food Pantry hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ENVY Sports Club & Pools is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio cuts the ribbon celebrating Jefry's Pizza Grand Opening. Jefry’s Pizza is located at 355 Parsippany Road.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee, and the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Parsippany’s newest pizzeria on Saturday, November 12.
Fredy showing his freshly cooked delicious pizza
Jefry’s Pizza is located at 355 Parsippany Road (formerly Frank & Son Pizzeria, which closed during COIVD and has been vacant since June 2020).
Attending the ribbon cutting was Mayor James Barberio, Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani, Councilman Justin Musella, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Chairman Frank Cahill, Members Dr. Bhagirath Maheta, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Nicolas Limanov and Patrick Minutillo.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani, Patrick Minutillo, Councilman Justin Musella, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill, and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board member Nicolas Limanov
Large assortment of regular, Grandma, and gourmet pizza’s to choose from, along with a large classic menu of appetizers, salads, soups, paninis, wraps, hot and cold sandwiches, pasta dishes, seafood dinners, chicken dishes, calzones, strombolis, desserts, and more.
Best of luck and success to the new owners, Juan and Fredy, and welcome. Jefry’s can be reached by calling (973) 887-2181 or click here. Yes, they have free delivery.
Jefry’s is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Mayor James Barberio surrounded by Juan and Fredy and their family membersFrank Cahill, Chairman of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee presents Fredy and Juan with a plaque thanking them for choosing ParsippanyFredy and Juan showing Frank Cahill the assortment of food they prepared for the Grand OpeningParsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee presented Jefry’s with a plaque
Melinda Ernst, Betsy Lowry, Ann Moorhead and Junior Volunteers Mason Kerrigan (A senior at Parsippany Hills High School) and Aadi Gadekar)A junior at Morris County School of Technology Health Care Sciences
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance (PVAS) Junior Squad held a Food Drive at Parsippany ShopRite on Sunday, November 13.
They collected food to be donated to Interfaith Food Pantry Network.
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Inc has been providing quality Emergency Medical Services since its founding in 1942. Their mission is to provide free emergency care to the sick and injured. They believe the best way to achieve this goal is to keep members active, trained, and with the best possible equipment.
The junior squad is for individuals that aren’t 18 years of age yet. PVAS maintains a Junior Squad for anyone interested in riding that is at least 16 years of age. They will ride with a crew of at least two Senior member EMTs on a regular shift once a week: (Monday through Friday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or Saturday or Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. They will assist Senior EMT members on calls and squad-related business. After a firm commitment Junior members may also be eligible to become certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
Interfaith Food Pantry Network has improved the health and well-being of Morris County residents in need by providing access to food, education, and other resources. In 2021 they distributed 1,616,028 Million pounds of food; 1,469,116 meals provided; 530,300 pounds of produce and 27,812 household visits to the food pantry. For more information on Interfaith Food Pantry click here.
Students from All Saints Academy attended the ceremony to support our Veterans
PARSIPPANY — Mayor James Barberio honored our military veterans with a Veteran’s Day Memorial Ceremony held on Friday, November 11 at 11:11 a.m.
Council President Michael dePierro and Mayor James Barberio
Mayor Jamie Barberio and Council President Michael dePierro (a Veteran himself) presided over the ceremony. Also on hand were Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani, Councilman Justin Musella, Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi, Former Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, and Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus. Krickus served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
American Legion Post 249 member Howard Hendrickson with Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella
The Presentation of Colors by the American Legion Post #249 and VFW Post 10184 included members John Flavin, Richard Kunz, Bernie McElwie, Andy Dachile, and Bob Hughs. Bruce Michels, Dermot Brennan, and Howard Hendrickson represented American Legion Post 249.
Deacon Len Deo of St. Ann’s RC Church
The Invocation was led by Deacon Len Deo of St. Ann’s RC Church. The National Anthem was sung by Michelle Musolino-Roberts. Council President Michael dePierro led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and also delivered the Introductory Remarks.
The National Anthem was sung by Michelle Musolino-Roberts
Mayor James Barberio addressed the Veterans and the audience with the opening remarks. He stated, “Veteran’s Day is a time to look back, honor, and remember those who have sacrificed for our freedoms. We would not be who or where we are without the many brave and courageous men and women who have fought for us. Their patriotism and dedication to the United States of America are honorable and it is not something I don’t think about every day. We can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to the American service members who died in battle or those who were wounded. We can, however, recognize and thank the millions of veterans still living today and let them know that we appreciate them for their service and honor them for their sacrifices.”
Council President Michael dePierro then decided “The Noble and Brace: A Veteran’s Day Tribute?”
Rabbi Moshe Rudin, Adath Shalom Synagogue, offered a “Prayer of Remembrance”
Rabbi Moshe Rudin, Adath Shalom Synagogue, offered a “Prayer of Remembrance.”
Laying of the Wreaths was performed by Mark Miller, Commander VFW Post #10184, and Bruce Michels, Commander American Legion Post #249.
Taps were performed by Dominick Caponegro, a student at Parsippany High School
Taps were performed by Dominick Caponegro, a student at Parsippany High School.
Mark Miller, Commander VFW Post #10184 shakes hands with Lake Parsippany resident Joseph Bulgarini, a Veteran of WWII while Bruce Michels, Commander American Legion Post #249 looks on.
The guest speaker was Lake Parsippany resident Joseph Bulgarini, a Veteran of WWII. Joe served his country with honor during WWII in the United States Army, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant T4 and was deployed to India where his unit worked to keep the Japanese forces from gaining control.
Lake Parsippany resident Joseph Bulgarini
Bulgarini celebrated his 100th Birthday on Saturday, October 1. Joe and his wife Louise moved with their two daughters, Carol and Janice, to Lake Parsippany in 1966 where they created many wonderful memories together. He also served as President of the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association.
Joe is the beloved father to Carol Elmstrom and Janice Blinder, a devoted grandfather to Sharon, David, and Cheryl, and a loving great-grandfather to Carina and Victoria.
Then Council President recited the poem “Just a Common Soldier.”
“God Bless America” was sung by Parsippany Hills High School student Squeeze Paterno
“God Bless America” was recited by Parsippany Hills High School student Squeeze Paterno.
Rev. Donald A. Bragg, Pastor, of Parsippany Presbyterian Church gave the benediction, and Retirement of the Colors was performed by the VFW and American Legion.
Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi, Dee dePierro, Adam Gragnani, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Clerk, Ann F. Grossi, strongly refutes the highly partisan, uninformed, and defamatory remarks published by the Morris County Democratic Committee Chair.
The Clerk’s Office now provides you with fact, rather than fiction.
The paper order in question was ordered by the printer for the new ES&S XL voting machines (“XL voting machine) and was not the wrong size. The 17-inch ballot cards were ordered directly from ES&S, the manufacturer of the new XL voting machines. These ballots can only be ordered from ES&S and they offer several sizes specifically to be used with the XL voting machine. The 17-inch ballot cards are one of the available options and the size does not affect the efficiency. To say that the County Clerk purchased the wrong size ballot cards is patently false.
The issue in Mendham Township regarding discrepancies with voters placed in the wrong congressional district was caused by the programming of the electronic poll book. The poll books maintenance and programming are solely the responsibility of the Board of Elections, and/or their designee. The County Clerk does not have anything to do with the electronic poll books.
There were no fundamental mistakes made by the County Clerk concerning the length of time voters had to wait to cast their vote in Mendham Township. There simply were not enough XL voting machines to handle the number of voters. The number of voting machines at the polling locations is solely the responsibility of the Board of Elections.
The County Clerk had absolutely nothing to do with the purchase of the XL voting machines, including the number of machines purchased. The XL voting machines were purchased by the County and these voting machines were the voting machines that the Board of Elections wanted.
The voting machines, the number of voting machines purchased, poll workers training and deployed to the polling locations, the number of machines and electronic poll books at each location, maintenance, storage, and delivery of the poll books and voting machines are solely under the purview of the Board of Elections, not the County Clerk.
MORRIS COUNTY — Community Hope’s Sparkle of Hope Gala is returning to an in-person event after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic on Tuesday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m.
The gala is one of the largest fundraising events in New Jersey and benefits Community Hope’s programs to assist more than 1,000 veterans and veteran families annually with housing stability and mental wellness. The gala also supports Community Hope’s residential programs serving more than 100 individuals daily in recovery from mental illness. This year’s gala will be held at the Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, and more than 500 people are expected to attend.
Community Hope is proud to present the Sparkle of Hope Award this year to two well-deserving honorees, Aaron Graff, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, and Joseph Papa, Chief Executive Officer at Bausch+Lomb. These dynamic industry leaders are being recognized for their Corporations’ support of Community Hope for over a decade as well as their personal commitment to the organization’s mission and their advocacy for those served by the charity.
Fred Hassan
This year’s event is led by Fred Hassan, Chairman of the Caret Group and Director, Warburg Pincus. The Sparkle of Hope event has raised more than $18 million since 1997 and continues to grow into an event that brings together pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other related industries in support of a common cause.
This will be among Community Hope’s largest galas in the 26 years since Fred Hassan, then-Chief Executive Officer of Pharmacia & Upjohn, founded the charity event to enhance community-based services to coincide with pharmaceutical advances in mental health treatment.
Aaron Graff
The 2022 Honorary Co-Chairs are Robert Bradway, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amgen, Terrie Curran, Chief Executive Officer and President of Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Kenneth Frazier, Executive Chairman of Merck & Co., Adele Gulfo, Chief Commercial, and BD Officer at Sumitovant Biopharma, Thomas Kendris, US Country President at Novartis Corporation, Catherine Owen, Senior Vice President and General Manager, US Commercial at Bristol Myers Squibb, Tarek Rabah, Chief Executive Officer of Otsuka America, Inc., and Brent Ragans, President of Ferring US. Corporate Sponsors of the event include Accenture – Life Sciences, Amgen, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Arnold & Porter, Bayer, BD, Bausch+Lomb, Bausch Health, Bristol Myers Squibb, The Boston Consulting Group, CommVault, Davis Polk Wardell, LLC, Deloitte, Embecta, Ferring, Freshfields Bruckhause & Deringer, Goldman Sachs, IQVIA, J. Knipper & Company, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan, Lowenstein Sandler, Matthijssen, Inc., McKinsey & Co., Merck, Morgan Stanley, Mutual of America, NJM Insurance, Norton Rose Fulbright, Novartis, Ogilvy Health, P360 Optiks Solution, Otsuka, Paul Boudreau & Associates, Pfizer, Inc., Peabody Properties, PhRMA, Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Prometheus, Inc., Roivant Sciences, RSM US, SAGE Broadview Wealth Management, Sanofi US, Spencer Savings Bank, Sumitovant Biopharma, Tandym Group, The Cheeley Consulting Group, Tris Pharma, Venable, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz, Warburg Pincus, The Westfield Group, USA and Withum.
To purchase tables and tickets or to make a donation to the Sparkle of Hope Gala, visit the events section of Community Hope’s click here or contact Peggy Banko, Development Director at (973) 463-9600, extension 303 or (973) 444-0364.
Community Hope, an NJ non-profit organization, provides housing and support services over 1,000 veterans, veteran families, and people living with mental illness each year. Since 1985, our team of over 150 employees has provided clinical case management, housing (emergency, transitional, and affordable), and homeless prevention services enabling thousands to recover from mental illness, homelessness, substance use, and poverty.
PARSIPPANY — Florence Church, 32, Parsippany, was traveling east on Edwards Road, on Sunday, November 6 at 9:31 a.m. and fell asleep while driving.
Ms. Church’s vehicle struck the curb located in front of Rockaway Meadow School, 160 Edwards Road, then struck the curb in front of 149 Edwards Road, drove off the road and onto the front lawn of 149 Edwards Road, then the front lawn of 169 Edwards Road, prior to crashing into a utility pole located between 149 and 169 Edwards Road before coming to final rest on the front lawn of 169 Edwards Road.
She was driving a 2019 Black Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle became disabled and was towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.
Officer Ed Banks determined the cause of the crash was the driver falling asleep while operating a motor vehicle.
There was no summons issued at the time of the investigation.
PARSIPPANY — Aruna Vaddiraju was promoted to Senior Vice President of Business Analysis and User Experience at Lakeland Bank.
Vaddiraju joined the Bank in 2021 as Vice President, Business Analysis, and User Experience Lead.
Prior to that, she was the Lead Business Analyst at Prudential Group Insurance in Roseland. Vaddiraju holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration degree from Andhra University. She is an ICAgile Certified Professional and is a resident of Parsippany.
Lakeland Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Lakeland Bancorp, Inc., with over $10 billion in total assets. With an extensive branch network and commercial lending centers throughout New Jersey and Highland Mills, NY, the Bank continues to build on its infrastructure of financial strength, profitability, efficiency, and quality service as it moves into the future.
Business services include commercial loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, loans for healthcare services, asset-based lending, equipment financing, small business loans and lines, and treasury management services. Consumer services include checking and savings accounts, digital banking, home equity loans and lines, mortgage options, and wealth management solutions. Lakeland is proud and honored to be recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Banks by Forbes and Statista, rated a 5-Star Bank by Bauer Financial, and named one of New Jersey’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies by NJBIZ.
For over 50 years, Lakeland Bank has been serving our local community as both a trusted financial service provider and a strongly committed corporate citizen. As a community bank, Lakeland Bank is connected to the neighborhoods they serve through its volunteer efforts and contributions. They invest time, talent, and resources in organizations that help make local communities better places.
Voters waiting at Lake Parsippany firehouse for the machines to be fixed. At one point both machines, for District 10 and District 12 were broken, and the lines became longer
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Commissioners spent nearly $5 million to replace its 20-year-old voting machines. But some of those machines rolled out to local polling districts for Election Day are malfunctioning while other towns are struggling to accommodate a large voter turnout with half the voting machines they have received in the past.
At the Lake Parsippany Firehouse, when a Parsippany Focus reporter arrived to vote, both machines were not working and voters were patiently waiting to vote. After about 45 minutes, one machine was reprogrammed and the line of voters started moving. By the end of the night, when the doors were locked at 8:00 p.m. there were approximately 40 voters waiting in line to vote. The final vote was cast at about 8:35 p.m.
This experience was voiced across many voting districts in Morris County.
Election workers in Parsippany trying to fix the voting machine in District 12Voters waiting patiently at Lake Parsippany Firehouse while election workers were fixing the machines
MORRIS COUNTY — The three Republican Candidates for Morris County Commissioners received most of the votes in Tuesday’s election. Current Commissioner Kathryn A. DeFillippo decided not to run for re-election.
The total ballots cast was 181,864 (45.75%), and there are 397,485 registered voters in Morris County.
Thomas ‘T.C.’ McCOURT
Democrat
72,353
14.26%
Judith HERNANDEZ
Democrat
74,708
14.72%
Baramdai ‘Alicia’ SHARMA
Democrat
72,094
14.21%
Doug CABANA
Republican
95,478
18.82%
Christine MYERS
Republican
96,798
19.08%
Tom MASTRANGELO
Republican
95,640
18.85%
Write-In
348
0.07%
Total Votes Cast
507,419
Early Voting results & Mail-In Ballots received before the close of polls are included.
Timely postmarked Mail-In Ballot results are pending
Provisional Ballot results pending
Results are updated as they become available and are subject to change until all ballots are counted.
Results don’t become official until Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi certifies them.
PARSIPPANY — The results of the Parsippany Board of Education election:
Three seats were up, each for a three-year term.
Andy Choffo
5,340
Jack S. Raia
5,647
Yvonne Ferise
3,597
Alison C. Cogan
5,495
Kendra Von Achen
4,311
Michelle Shappell
6,248
Falgun Bakhtarwala
3,832
Write In
113
The Board of Education comprises nine registered voters of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township elect. Members are elected to three-year terms. The Board President and Vice-President are elected by the majority vote of their fellow Board members.
Mayor James Barberio drops off some food at the Kiwanis Food Collection
PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany with assistance from Parsippany High School Key Club, and Parsippany Hills High School Key Club teamed up and conducted a food drive at ShopRite, Parsippany on Sunday, November 5.
Kiwanis Club Vice President Carol Tiesi, President Nicolas Limanov and Michele Picone, Director of Health and Human Services
The food was collected for the Parsippany Food Pantry. In addition, they received $110.00 in Shop Rite gift cards
$250.00 in donations.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President-elect Carol Tiesi said “When I was sworn in October, one of my initiatives is to work with the Key Club on their goal of collecting food for the needy. We started in Parsippany and will continue throughout next year and collect as much food as needed.” The Key Club is comprised of passionate, hard-working high schoolers dedicated to serving their homes, schools, and communities. We strive to make the world a better place through service and caring.
The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located at Parsippany Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha. For more information call (973) 263-7163. Their hours are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information on the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.
Anyone interested in joining the new Kiwanis Club please contact Nicolas Limanov at (917) 499-7299.
Kiwanis Club collected food at ShopRite to be donated to Parsippany Food PantryKiwanis Club collected food at ShopRite to be donated to Parsippany Food Pantry
Chief Warrant Officer Jack Ambrose, Sheriff James M. Gannon, Sergeant Travis Somerville,
Detective Lieutenant Tracy Medwin, Detective Sergeant Greg Lukaszyck,
Chief Sheriff’s Officer Kelley Zienowicz, Undersheriff Mark Spitzer, Undersheriff Richard Rose
MORRIS COUNTY — Sheriff James M. Gannon is pleased to announce the promotions of three members, Detective Lieutenant Tracy Medwin, Detective Sergeant Greg Lukaszyk, and Sergeant Travis Somerville.
Detective Lieutenant Tracy Medwin was hired by the Sheriff’s Office in December of 2000. She has previously been assigned to the Protective Services Division, the Research and Planning Section of the Administration Division, and the Process Section of the Legal Services Division. She will assume command of the Community Outreach and Planning Section of the Office.
Detective Sergeant Greg Lukaszyk joined the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in January 2008 and attended the 71st Basic Police Academy Class. He spent the first 12 years of his career in the Protective Services Division, with additional assignments to the Marine Patrol Unit and as an agency firearms instructor. During these years, He also served in the NJ Army National Guard until retiring, at the rank of Sergeant First Class, with 22 years of service in 2018. In September 2020, he was selected to become a Detective in the Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab, with special emphasis on Ballistics and Firearms Examination. Detective Sergeant Lukaszyk has since attended the New Jersey State Police Forensic Investigations Course, along with numerous firearms training and armorer courses. With his current promotion, Detective Sergeant Lukaszyk will supervise the new Ballistics and Firearms Section within Crime Scene Investigation Services.
Sergeant Somerville earned an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice and went on to study at the College of St Elizabeth where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in 2012. He was hired by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in July 2013. He successfully completed his police academy training in December 2013. After his academy graduation, Sergeant Somerville was assigned to the Protective Services Division, working in Criminal Courts and Holding until April 2016 when he was reassigned to the Community Outreach and Planning Section. While assigned there, his responsibilities included the Explorer Program, Project Lifesaver, Crime Stopper, and the agency’s CALEA Accreditation function. He is also a member of the Marine Patrol Unit and agency Search and Rescue Operations. With his current promotion, Sergeant Somerville will now supervise the Community Outreach and Planning Section.
Chief Sheriff’s Officer Kelley Zienowicz stated, “I am so proud of these three stand-out members. They bring experience and knowledge to their well-deserved new ranks and will continue to be a benefit to the agency in their new roles.” The Morris County Sheriff’s Office recognized these individuals and their accomplishments in a promotional ceremony held in the historic courtroom at the Morris County Superior Courthouse this Monday, November 7, 2022. Sheriff Gannon said, “It is my honor to promote Detective Lieutenant Tracy Medwin, Detective Sergeant Greg Lukaszyk, and Sergeant Travis Somerville today. I’ve witnessed each of these great leaders professionally serve the citizens of Morris County every day. I am very confident in their collective knowledge, skills, and abilities to further advance the goals and objectives of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.” These promotions will enhance the professionalism of the Community Planning and Outreach Section and the Criminal Investigation Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment – November 2, 2022. Please note there is no video due to technical difficulties, you can just hear the meeting.
The announcement is made that adequate notice of this meeting has been given and that it is being conducted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. of the New Jersey “Open Public Meetings Act”
MORRIS PLAINS — The New Jersey State Police and the Morris Plains Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect wanted for allegedly scamming and robbing a victim in Morris Plains.
On Friday, October 21, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the suspect called the victim pretending to be a New York prosecutor and advised that a family member had been in a car accident with a pregnant woman.
The suspect stated that the family member needed cash for bail money and instructed the victim to meet him at the Morris Plains Municipal Building with the cash.
The suspect later changed the meeting location to the Dunkin Donuts located on Speedwell Avenue.
When they met, the suspect took the cash and brandished a firearm that he was wearing on the inside of his jacket before fleeing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at (973) 267-2255 or click here to visit the website.
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