Robotics Workshop and Community Outreach was very successful
PARSIPPANY — On January 26, 2020, eBorg Robotics hosted a very successful Robotics Workshop and Community Outreach at the Parsippany Library.
Reaching out to many FIRST robotics teams in the area, including Cruise Control, Reboot, the Juggernauts, the Livingston Lancers, RedBots, SmartStarz, and Invincibots, they were able to host an exhibition style outreach with various booths and workshops for students from all over Parsippany to try driving and building robots for themselves. Notable guest included Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sargent, and Mr. Bill Scalise, the CEO of Chase Partitions.
Marketing Manager Tesia Thomas said of the event “It is always so gratifying to be able to share the skills we’ve learned throughout years of competitions with our community. No matter how young or experienced the students are, they love being able to try robotics with their own hands and fostering that excitement is our team’s real passion.” All in all, the outreach was a very successful one and many of the attendees expressed interest in continuing to pursue robotics and STEM fields.
If you or anyone you know might be interested in robotics or STEM fields, reach out to contact@eborgrobotics.org.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 5, 2020
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 5, 2020 – Part 3
Volunteers from Kiwanis Club prepare dinner at Homeless Solutions
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany cooked a homemade dinner at Homeless Solutions.
The Kiwanis Club has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past 19 years and have served over 7,000 meals. Members volunteer their time to shop, cook and serve the dinner.
Costco Warehouse East Hanover, Chick-fil-A and Restaurant Depot donated some of the food used in preparing the meals for the residents. The remaining necessary items were purchased by Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
Kiwanis members Laura Wohland, Joe Jannarone, Jr., Julie Carifi and Karen DeChristopher meet at Homeless Solutions and prepared dinner for the guests in the transitional housing program.
Other volunteer groups such as St. Ann’s Church, Kiwanis Club of Morristown, prepares dinner for the shelter on other days of the month. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past 19 years.
Interested in learning more about the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, contact Chairperson Laura Wohland, by emailing law4pres@gmail.com, or Frank Cahill, President Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany at (862) 213-2200.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Join us for breakfast to learn more about our group of volunteers.
Parsippany Hills High School Academic Decathlon Team 1st Place Region III Competition
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec) Team took first place in the New Jersey Region III Competition on Saturday, February 1 at Raritan Valley Community College. The team of eight members and seven alternates who participated were: Cavin Anbuselvam, Hyun-Jung Kim, Amy Liu, Brandon Ng, Aarnav Patel, Dhruv Patel, Delia Ryerson, and Shoumik Vaddi. Alternate team members who participated were: Schenia Alvarez, Dylan Chiu, Akul Murundi, Mann Pandya, Sebastian Stone, Adomas Vaitkus, and Victor Wang. Overall, the Parsippany Hills High School team took home over 65 individual awards and honors for the regional competition.
Academic Decathlon is a 10-event scholastic competition for high school students. The events include math, science, social science, literature, economics, art, music, speech, essay and interview. This year’s theme is health and wellness. Team coaches are Jaclyn Bevacqua, Italian teacher, and Jacqueline Forte, Spanish teacher.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Agenda Meeting – February 4, 2020
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Mark England-Ippolito Charged With Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child
PARSIPPANY — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Mark W. England-Ippolito, 18, formerly of Parsippany, on charges of Sexual Assault and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child. Ippolito was charged with sexual assault upon a teen victim more than four years younger than him and endangering sexual conduct with a minor, records show.
England-Ippolito is a graduate of Parsippany High School Class of 2019.
The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg.
On Monday, January 27, the North Arlington Police Department received information that a juvenile had been sexually assaulted by Mark W. England-Ippolito in North Arlington.
As the result of the investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims and the North Arlington Police Department, Mark W. England-Ippolito was arrested on Thursday, January 30, in Paramus, and charged with one count of Sexual Assault, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2c(4), a 2nd degree crime; and one count of Endangering The Welfare Of A Child, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(1), a 3rd degree crime.
Following a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack on Friday, January 31, Mark W. England-Ippolito was released by the court.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of 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.
Knapp Attends 2020 National District Attorneys Association Capital Conference
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp joined other New Jersey prosecutors and those from all states at the 2020 National District Attorneys Association Capital Conference, held in Washington D.C. on January 28 and January 29, 2020.
The NDAA Capital Conference was an educational and networking event that allowed attendees to connect with members of the Administration, federal agencies and Capitol Hill lawmakers.
Conference speakers included the Honorable Ann Wagner, Congresswoman, 2nd District of Missouri; the Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island; Robert Parmiter, Deputy Staff Director & Chief Counsel, House Committee on the Judiciary; Richard Downing, U.S. Deputy Attorney General & U.S. Associate Deputy Attorney General; Michael Gray of The Actus Foundation; and State’s Attorney Pennington County, South Dakota, Mark Vargo.
During the conference, Prosecutor Knapp and several other New Jersey county prosecutors met with U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer, U.S. Representative Chris Smith, and other federal lawmakers.
Prosecutor Knapp said “The NDAA Capital Conference provides a great opportunity for Prosecutors across the nation to meet federal lawmakers. The New Jersey delegation was extremely welcoming to us and we hope to continue a productive dialogue.”
Bands of Par-Troy West at Parsippany Hills High School
PARSIPPANY — The 2019-2020 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Parsippany Hills High School. To commemorate this special occasion, the Parsippany Education Foundation has provided a grant to commission composer Chris Bernotas to write a celebratory piece of music. This composition has been written for the PHHS bands to perform annually at graduation as the recessional music. Students have been involved throughout the composition process. Composer Chris Bernotas will rehearse his music with the bands and explain his musical intentions in the composition. The long-term goal of this commission is to create a work of art that generations of Parsippany Hills High School students and staff will consider their own. The music will always be identified with PHHS and the 50th anniversary. In addition, when the music is published, it will serve as a contribution to the band repertoire. Bands all over the world will be able to perform this composition.
Bands of Par-Troy West will perform on February 19 at Parsippany Hills High School starting at 7:00 p.m.
Here is some background info on the composer:
Composer, conductor, clinician, and educator Chris M. Bernotas brings an energetic and enthusiastic approach to the world of music education. An active composer and arranger of concert band music, Mr. Bernotas is published with Alfred Music Publishing, Daehn Publications, Wingert-Jones Publishing, Northeastern Music Publications, Carl Fischer Music, TRN Music Publishing, and Bandworks Publications. His music has been performed at the Midwest Clinic and has appeared on J.W. Pepper’s Editor’s Choice list and numerous state lists. Mr. Bernotas is co-author of three books in Alfred’s Sound Innovations series, Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young, Intermediate and Advanced Concert Band, along with Peter Boonshaft. He is also co-author of Alfred’s ground-breaking percussion method, Sound Percussion with Dave Black. Mr. Bernotas holds a BM from William Paterson University and an MAT from Marygrove College. In 2019 Mr. Bernotas retired as the Band Director of Mountain Lakes High School after more than 20 years. He currently resides in Rockaway.
Sons of Italy plans Casino Bus Trip
PARSIPPANY — Sons of Italy #2561 is hosting a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino (formerly Sands), Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 28. Bus leaves K-Mart (Arlington Plaza) parking lot at 11:00 a.m. sharp.
Cost is $40.00 per person and includes sandwiches, refreshments on the bus and $25.00 back in slot play.
Contact Jim Torsiello at (973) 941-5654 for reservations or additional information.
Morris County Heritage Commission Celebrates 50th Anniversary
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Heritage Commission is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a calendar of special programming to highlight many aspects of Morris County’s history.
Anniversary programs for 2020 will include a wide variety of topics that celebrate and acknowledge Morris County’s rich history. The topics were selected from featured articles published in the Commission’s newsletter The Heritage Review, previously known as the County Circular, since the first issue in 1977.
Original newsletters from the 1970s through 2019 are available online by clicking here.
“We thank the Heritage Commission for 50 great years of educating us on the important role Morris County played in our nation’s history, from its founding and formative years, through the Civil War and World Wars I and II, to the present day,” said Morris County Freeholder Director Deborah Smith.
“The staff and all volunteer members of the Heritage Commission over the past half century are to be congratulated for their outstanding efforts in calling attention to our great history,” Smith added.
To help commemorate this year-long anniversary, the Heritage Commission created a specially designed 50th- anniversary logo which features the Morris County Courthouse. The courthouse was selected because Heritage Commission offices were located there in the early 1970s and historic records and documents were housed there in the 19th century.
The color gold represents 50th anniversaries. Aubergine is the color associated with wisdom, dignity, devotion, and humanitarianism and is used on the Commission’s web page and Facebook page and newsletter banner.
Currently scheduled 50th anniversary program include:
Also, a presentation on Women’s Suffrage is under development for later this year.
In addition to anniversary programming, the Commission will:
- Co-sponsor the 2020 Local History Symposium with the Canal Society of New Jersey at the Morris County Cultural Center in Mendham Township on April 25
- Present a Grant Writing Basics workshop on 19 at the Morris County Library in Hanover Township;
- Participate in the annual Morristown Fall Festival in late September.
The Morris County Heritage Commission, which was created in 1970, is charged with maintaining the County Archives, publishing a newsletter and brochures relating to Morris County history, placing and maintaining historical site markers, and curating public programs, workshops and small exhibits.
Since its inception, on behalf of the Board of Freeholders, the Heritage Commission also has facilitated the understanding and preservation of Morris County’s diverse heritage by administering the county re-grant program, with funding provided by the New Jersey Historical Commission for nonprofit organizations.
History organizations, such as historical societies, museums, and historic preservation societies are eligible to apply for general operating support or project grants between $1,000 and $7,000. Fraternal, veterans’, education, youth and ethnic organizations can apply for project grants ranging from$500 to $5,000.
Members of the Heritage Commission staff are professional historians and archivists and offer guidance and assistance to nonprofit organizations on archival and history subjects.
Stay tuned to the Heritage Commission’s website and Facebook page for program announcements and updates.
Sherrill Delivers Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Pair Veterans with Service Dogs
PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) delivered unanimous House passage of the bipartisan Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 4305). The PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act will create a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to give veterans access to treatment derived from working with service dogs. Representative Sherrill is a lead sponsor of the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act alongside author Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH).
Specifically, the VA will partner with non-profit organizations working with veterans and service dogs to create work-therapy programs wherein veterans learn the art and science of training dogs. Upon completion of the program, the veterans may adopt their dogs to provide continuing therapy.
“Researchers, doctors, and veterans report the same thing: service dogs are a transformational form of therapy for our veterans with PTSD,” said Representative Mikie Sherrill. “Service dogs help create bonds of trust and love with veterans, soothing the invisible wounds of war. Right now, it is incredibly expensive and difficult for veterans to access the care that service dogs can provide. I’m proud that the House overwhelmingly supported this mission-based therapy and I thank Representative Stivers for his tireless leadership on this issue. We were able to get more than 300 co-sponsors for this bill — proof that we can work together to make sure veterans get the treatment they deserve.”
In November 2019, Representative Sherrill hosted a screening at the U.S. Capitol of “To Be of Service,” a documentary that highlights the transformational relationship between veterans and their service dogs, and follows the journey of veterans newly paired with a service dog. After the screening, veterans featured in the film spoke about their experiences with service dogs and called on Congress to pass the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act.
Guaranteed Rate’s Marc Demetriou Wins Two National Awards
PARSIPPANY — Marc Demetriou, a Vice President of Mortgage Lending for Guaranteed Rate, was recently recognized by two national awards for his dedication and success within the mortgage industry.
Demetriou was selected by RISMedia as a 2020 Real Estate Newsmaker. The award is an annual recognition honoring individuals making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry. RISMedia, a leader in real estate news and information, announced the 2020 Class of Real Estate Newsmakers in January and will be showcasing the winners at a May reception in Washington, D.C.
According to RISMedia, “Demetriou has become on of the most trusted mortgage bankers in New Jersey, especially among the accounting and legal community, where he is called upon frequently as an expert panelist and speaker.” Demetriou was also recently recognized by Five Star Professional as a 2020 Five Star Mortgage Professional.
The annual award conducts market-specific research to select and honor mortgage professionals who are committed to client satisfaction and have an impressive track record within the industry. The Five Star Mortgage Professional program, which Demetriou has won three times, is the largest and most widely published award program for mortgage professionals in North America, covering more than 40 major markets.
Demetriou, who is based out of Parsippany joined Guaranteed Rate in January. He holds nearly 15 years of mortgage experience and consistently ranks as a Top Originator by industry sources such as the Mortgage Executive Magazine and the Scotsman Guide.
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Surrogate’s Office hosted program for attorneys interested in Reduced Fee Referral Program
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Surrogate’s Office and Morris County Bar Association hosted a program for attorneys interested in the Reduced Fee Referral Program being offered by the bar for people with matters germane to the Surrogate’s Court, including probate issues and guardianships.
The presentation began with a brief program introduction by Surrogate Heather Darling and an overview of her plans for the office in her new role as Surrogate. Deputy Surrogate Christopher Luongo, Esq. offered some helpful hints for attorneys getting started with the program and Chief Probate Clerk Deborah Scott explained her role in the Reduced Fee Referral Program.
Morris County Bar Association President John Paul Velez, Esq. introduced the origins of the program, which now encompasses matters within the Surrogate’s Court. The program was only recently started by the Bar “to ensure that as many people as possible have access to legal counsel as they navigate the court system.” Past President of the Morris County Bar and Program Co-Chair Jennifer McAndrew Vuotto offered detailed information about the program including how attorneys become eligible to participate, as well as how clients themselves apply.
Acting Morris County Bar Executive Director Christina Jones explained the process, within the Morris County Bar Association Offices, from the client’s submission of an application to the matching of the client with a participating attorney.
The Reduced Fee Referral Program matches attorneys within the Morris County Bar Association with Morris County Residents that neither qualify for pro bono legal services nor are able to afford standard legal rates.
“The program benefits the citizens of Morris County during some of the most difficult times of their lives. Those who truly need representation navigating the guardianship or probate process, but who are living paycheck to paycheck, can now obtain the benefit of a seasoned attorney by their side. This comfort is priceless at a time that their emotional and financial resources are heavily strained. I am also proud that we are able to offer this much needed program without adding to financial burden already borne by the taxpayers. This program is a win-win and I have already had inquiries from other Surrogates interested in bringing it forth in their counties” said Darling.
Deputy Surrogate Chris Luongo sees the program as “a way to bridge the gap for those legally left behind.”
“We are pleased to partner with Surrogate Darling to increase the availability of affordable legal services to more citizens of Morris County. Our goal in starting this program was to assist our Courts and our community by matching more litigants with counsel.” Jennifer McAndrew Vuotto, RFP Program co-chair.
Attorneys interested in participating the program can get more information from the Morris County Bar Association. Interested litigants are encouraged to submit their applications for services available in the Surrogate’s Office through the Bar Association.
Troop 173 Wins 2020 Klondike Derby in Two Divisions
PARSIPPANY — Troop 173 BSA showed off their life skills by winning the senior and junior sled divisions at this year’s Fishawack District Klondike Derby, held at the Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Byram Township.
A Klondike Derby is an annual event held by the Scouts BSA districts during the winter months and is based on the heritage of the Klondike Gold Rush. A Klondike derby consists of several stations where teams test their Scoutcraft skills and their leadership abilities, earning points towards a total score. Each patrol must transport their gear on a homemade sled pulled by the Scouts. BSA organizations have been running Klondike derbies since 1949.
Each Troop 173 Klondike sled, comprised of 5-9 Scouts, had to maneuver thru 8 different stations, over the course of six hours, utilizing Scoutcraft skills. The stations included Pioneering, Fire Building, Nature, Orienteering, First Aid, Cooking, Scout History, and Shelter Building. Points were also given for scout spirit.
The first place senior sled earned 838 out of 900 points. The first place junior sled earned 828 out of 900 points.
“The Klondike derby is the signature scouting event of the year. We diligently practice skills such as first aid, using a compass, building a wood fire, months in advance at meetings and campouts,” states Scoutmaster Michael Catapano.” The leadership by senior scouts, cooperation and coordination of team members, and the enthusiasm to learn is contagious. These skills will stay with them forever.”
For more information on Troop 173 BSA click here.
Parsippany Dentist Suspended For Sickening 15 Patients; One Died
PARSIPPANY — Oral surgeon Dr. John Vecchione, with offices in Parsippany and Budd Lake has agreed to a five-year license suspension and $293,500 in penalties and costs to resolve the State’s allegations that his continued failure to follow infection control protocols exposed his patients to the risk of contracting the serious heart infection.
Dr. John Vecchione, operated North Jersey Oral, Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery outpatient surgery clinics at 265 Baldwin Road and a office located at 98 Route 46, Budd Lake.
His Budd Lake office was associated with 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis in 2016.
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Vecchione was temporarily suspended from practice in August 2016 amid allegations that he failed to maintain sanitary conditions at his surgical office even after the State Department of Health (“DOH”) associated “breaches of infection prevention practices” at his office with 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis contracted by patients he treated between 2012 and 2014. Twelve of those patients required heart surgery. One died.
Vecchione, who agreed to the temporary suspension of his license until his case was resolved, had been fighting the allegations in a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Shortly before he was scheduled to take the stand in his own defense last month, Vecchione agreed to settle the case under terms contained in a Final Consent Order approved by the State Board of Dentistry last week.
“This settlement brings closure to a troubling case in which a medical professional allegedly took irresponsible risks with patients’ health by disregarding health and safety standards,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “We are committed to ensuring that medical practitioners do not flout professional standards in place to protect patients’ health and safety.”
In a Verified Complaint filed in August 2016, the State alleged that Vecchione engaged in professional misconduct and gross negligence that endangered patient lives in repeated breaches of infection control practices set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other state and federal regulators.
Among the alleged breaches were a failure to use sterile water or sterile saline during surgical procedures, improper handling and storage of single dose medication vials, non-sterile preparation of instruments, and improper handling and disposal of needles and syringes.
The allegations stemmed from a series of inspections conducted after the outbreak of endocarditis among Vecchione’s patients was discovered.
“Dr. Vecchione spent years denying any responsibility for the infections contracted by patients in his care,” said Howard Pine, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “We are pleased that he has agreed to accept the terms of this Final Consent Order, which not only hold Dr. Vecchione responsible for his repeated violations of infection control regulations, but put in place controls and procedures to protect patients should he ever seek to reinstate his license and resume practicing dentistry in this state.”
Under the terms of the Consent Order, Vecchione’s license is suspended for a period of five years, with four years to be served as an active period of suspension and the remaining year to be served as a period of probation under the close supervision of a Board-approved dentist, who will observe his practices and submit signed and certified reports to the Board.
Vecchione also must successfully complete Board approved courses in office management, record-keeping, and infection control practices, procedures, implementation, and maintenance. Additionally, prior to resuming practice, he must successfully complete an ethics course for medical professionals.
The active suspension period is retroactive to August 31, 2016, the date on which Vecchione agreed to the temporary suspension of his license. Vecchione will be permitted to commence his one-year probationary period as early as August 31, 2020, provided he complies with the terms of the Consent Order and first demonstrates of his fitness and competency to resume practice.
Investigators with the Enforcement Bureau within the Division of Consumer Affairs conducted the investigation into this matter with assistance from the Department of Health.
Deputy Attorney General Pavithra Angara of the Professional Boards Prosecution Section in the Division of Law represented the State in this matter.
Patients who believe that they have been treated by a licensed health care professional in an inappropriate manner can file an online complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website or by calling 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or 973-504- 6200.
Hearing for Apartments on Route 10 Planned for this evening
PARSIPPANY — Among the many applications on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment agenda for Wednesday, February 5, is Forge Pond Developers, 2900 Route 10, Block: 18 Lot: 8 Zone: O-T, ‘C/D’ Variance – Bifurcated Application to construct an apartment building. This application was carried over from November 13, 2019.
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Forge Pond Developers has filed an application with the Zoning Board of Adjustment, seeking permission to convert lands and premises known as Powder Mill Plaza West to a multi-story residential apartment building containing 180 rental units, including 27 affordable housing units. Currently the property is in the O-T Zoning District. The building and land is assessed at $8,325,800.
The plans indicate 144 one bedroom apartments, 30 two bedroom apartments and 6 three bedroom apartments.
The property located at 2900 Route 10 West is known as Powder Mill Plaza West. Currently the location consists of Bruno’s Italian Bistro, Cinnamon Indian Restaurant, Minado Restaurant, Planet Fitness, and other retail businesses.
According to New Jersey Tax Records the property is owned by Pineview Homes, Inc., located at 51 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2D, Morris Plains.
Applicant is seeking the following approvals, variances and waivers: Use Variance for the residential units which are not permitted in the zone under Zoning Ordinance; Variance for building height of 47.17 feet where 35 feet is allowed under Zoning Ordinance; “c” Variances as follows: (a) Building lot coverage of 18.6% where 15% is allowed; (b) Building height of 3-4 stories where 2½ stories is allowed; (c) Lot coverage of 64.1% where 60% is allowed; (d) From requirements of Section 225-61 for retaining walls greater than six feet.
Parsippany United Methodist Church Youth Group making subs for SuperBowl
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany United Methodist Church Youth Group working hard making subs for Super Bowl. All proceeds from the sub sale will be donated to Homeless Solutions in Morristown.
Parsippany United Methodist Church is located at 903 South Beverwyck Road. For more information click here.
Thieves Target Four Restaurants on Route 10
PARSIPPANY — Overnight vandals smashed the glass on four restaurants located on Route 10 to gain access to steal an unknown amount of cash. One owner reported the vandals removed the safe from the premises.
The restaurants, three located in Powder Mill Plaza West and one in Galleria 10 are Cinnamon, 2920 Route 10; Bruno’s Italian Restaurant, 2900 Route 10, Minado Japanese Seafood Buffet & Manor, 2888 Route 10 and ooLaLa Vietnamese Kitchen, 2569 Route 10.
At Bruno’s Italian Restaurant, they smashed the glass door of an adjacent store and then cut a hole through the wall to enter the restaurant.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery was dispatched to board up all four businesses.
Parsippany Focus will update this article when official details are released.
Parsippany Education Foundation Provides Google VR Goggles
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Education Foundation provided a grant to Central Middle School to purchase Google Cardboard Virtual Reality viewers to enrich the delivery of social studies course material.
Paired with a smartphone, Google Cardboard viewers enable students to get a virtual 3-D experience of geographies and cultures studied in class.
“We are so grateful for the PEF grant we have received for 60 Google Cardboard holders. Because of this grant, our Social Studies classes have been able to experience different places around the world using our new VR cardboard “goggles”. This was a wonderful way to see the unique landscapes of Africa, a standard we had just learned about in class. We are looking forward to using the VR cardboard to experience other places in our curriculum, such as China, Japan, and Europe. It’s difficult to see in pictures, but the students were SUPER excited to take part in this activity. Thank you for making this activity possible!” said Maria Elisa Glatz, Central Middle School Social Studies Teacher.
“We are proud to support Mrs. Glatz in her innovative approach to teaching Social Studies and delighted to see such a strong positive effect it has had on her students” said Stella Gizas, President of the Parsippany Education Foundation.
The Parsippany Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1996 to enrich the opportunities and experiences of students in the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District.
The Foundation has contributed over $350,000 to the district raised through private donors, its annual spring golf outing and events held through the year. Its Board of Directors consists of volunteers committed to developing a community of learners. For more information click here.