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Sean Lumasag is a January MPAC Music Student of the Month

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Congratulations to Sean Lumasag of Brooklawn Middle School for being chosen as one of January’s MPAC students of the month.

Students from Parsippany, Morristown, Roxbury, Florham Park and Randolph were honored as Mayo Performing Arts Center’s January Music Students of the Month – Outstanding Pianists — prior to the Thursday, January 30 performance by The 5 Browns.

The students were recognized for their achievements on stage prior to the concert and had the opportunity to meet the artists.

Students were nominated by their teachers and were chosen by the Theatre’s Education Department based on their commitment to and excellence in the performing arts. The Theatre will honor a group of students every month throughout the season and invites area teachers to nominate students for this honor. Students will be invited to perform at a year-end recital in June.

The 2019-2020 Music Student of the Month program is supported by The Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation, Inc.

Sean Lumasag
Grade 8, Brooklawn Middle School; Parsippany; Nominated by Joseph Stella
Sean has been selected by audition to be the pianist in our school’s jazz band for the past two years.  He is a great musician all around and also plays clarinet in our 8th grade concert band.  Sean has a very pleasant demeanor and is always kind and respectful.

Sophie Cheng
Grade 7, The Peck School; Morristown; Nominated by Andrew Lyman
Sophie Cheng is an outstanding musician with a wealth of experience, and he most recent piano accolades are very impressive.  Sophie won 1st place at the Crescendo International Music Competition in 2019; High Honor Award Recipient at the NJ Music Teachers Association Spring Recital for 2012-2019; Judges’ Award Recipient at the 2018 National Youth Performing Artists Concert.  At the Peck School, Sophie is an integral part of the Arts program.  She is a member of the Handbell Ensemble, the Winter Musical, and plays flute in the instrumental music program. Sophie is a wonderful musician who is dedicated to music.

Andrew  Hanrahan
Grade 12, Randolph High School; Randolph; Nominated by Diana May
Andrew is a senior at Randolph High School and he’s been very active within the music department throughout all four years.  He plays viola in the Orchestra, sings in the Choir, play piano in the Pit Orchestra and is enrolled in the AP Music Theory class.  Andrew often serves as a student accompanist for the Choir and as a student conductor for both Choir and Varsity Voices, RHS’s acapella group.  He also volunteers his time to help with the middle school’s select choir, Canzonetta.  Andrew participates in these many ensembles joyfully and his enthusiasm is contagious.  Furthermore, he’s always willing to lend a helping hand to students and staff alike.  He is a wonderful young man!

Francis Murray
Grade 8, Ridgedale Middle School; Florham Park; Nominated by Mike Leone
Francis has been a dedicated member of the RMS Music department for the past two years.  He is currently in his eighth grade year, and is involved in Concert Band as a percussionist and Jazz Band as a pianist.  Francis consistently shows dedication to his own preparedness and to the overall quality of the ensemble.  He is a gifted musician and a true asset to our program.  His love of music shines through in his performance and leadership within the program.

David Petrov
Grade 11, Roxbury High School; Roxbury; Nominated by Krista Sweer
David has been playing piano most of his life and is currently working on his High School Diploma through the National Guild of Piano Teachers and the American College of Musicians. This requires applicants to learn and memorize a large program of repertoire that meet guild guidelines and spans from Bach through contemporary composers as well as fundamentals such as scales, ear training, and sight-reading.  In addition to being a great solo pianist, David has been expanding his playing into the field of collaborative piano (accompanying) as the student pianist for our choirs.  As a pianist myself, it has been a joy to challenge him with more and more difficult pieces to play for our choirs and have him rise to the occasion each time.  He has an incredible work ethic and plays with a mature and nuanced touch.

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2019-2020 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.

Senator Pennacchio speaks out on Impeachment Charade

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Senator Joe Pennacchio. File Photo

Dear Editor:

I am releasing the following statement of winners and loser following the vote to end the Impeachment charade by not calling additional witnesses, President Trumps Senate Impeachment acquittal, soon to follow.

Winners:

President Trump: Impeachment now joins the ash heap of partisan witch hunts along with The Mueller con job. The American public when they chose to follow this yawn of a trial rewarded the President with his highest approval ratings.

Mitch McConnell: Quiet, unassuming and always underestimated, the Senate Leader managed to outmaneuver Schumer and his hapless cohorts at every turn.

The American Public: In the end it seems that right does beat might. Americans saw this partisan folly for what it was, and did not like what they saw. They put faith in the system and were rewarded with a just verdict. Seems deplorables are smarter than Democratic leaders give them credit for.

Losers:

Congressional Democrats and their Leadership. The optics of this sour bunch of hacks were not lost on the American public. Handing out gold embossed pens , the funeral march to deliver the articles of impeachment, and giggling through the,” solemnity”, of Impeachment, showed them for the partisan hypocrites that they are.

Fake News:  Led by Main Street stalwarts like The New York Times  and CNN they refused to report and chose to editorialize the hearings. Their disappointment was palpable. The New York Times going so far as to inject an eleventh hour, “hearsay”, story from a former disgruntled National Security Advisor, Neocon and war monger John Bolton.

Our future:  The weaponization  and trivialization of impeachment has set the bar very low for future efforts. It will unfortunately rear its ugly head more often than it ever was imagined by our founding fathers. Expect these political impeachments and censors to become common in our children’s future.

The Adventures of Baron Von Steubon and Cromwell: A Kinetic Tale by David Bowman

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — David Bowman’s storybook The Adventures of Baron von Steubon and Cromwell springs to life in this series of 18 mechanical vignettes is being presented at the Morris Museum. These kinetic sculptures tell the story of two automatons and their exciting journey on land, at sea, in the air, and back to the past as they encounter fantastical mechanized beasts in their quest for long-lost family and treasure.

Meet the Artist, David Bowman
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Snowdate: February 22, 2020

In this event, you will have the opportunity to meet David Bowman, the artist behind this exhibition. Learn more about how he created these fantastical characters and more details behind his amazing work! Come prepared with your questions.

This event is appropriate for ages five and above due to the smaller size of the gallery and the artistic content to be covered.

FREE with Museum Admission
FREE for Museum Members
Space is limited to 30 people per session. Advance registration is required.

Click here to Register for 1:00 p.m. event
Click here to Register for 3:00 p.m. event

The Morris Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown.

The 2020 Census is Hiring 

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Census Bureau is hiring up to 500,000 temporary, part-time census takers for the 2020 Census in communities across the country.  Jobs for the 2020 Census offer competitive wages that are paid weekly, flexible hours, and paid training. Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing field work.

Anyone age 18 and older, such as recent high school graduates, college students, veterans, retirees, military spouses, seasonal workers, and people who are bilingual are highly encouraged to apply. People who already have jobs and want to earn extra income evenings and weekends are also encouraged to apply.

Click here to apply today!

Hanover Township Police Charge Lucas Schichtel with Possession of CDS

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Hanover Township Police Officer Megan Pritchard arrested Mr. Lucas Schichtel, 21, Parsippany, for possession of CDS, on Wednesday, January 22.

Mr. Schichtel was originally stopped for a motor vehicle violation when the odor of marijuana was detected.

A search of the vehicle resulted in CDS and paraphernalia being located. Mr. Schichtel was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and drug paraphernalia. He was also issued motor vehicle summonses for CDS in a motor vehicle, failure to inspect and driving with expired license. He was released pending his court date.

Tayfun Selen selected Morris County Freeholder

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Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling and newly elected Morris County Freeholder Tayfun Selen

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Republican Club members elected Former Chatham Township Mayor Tayfun Selen to fill Heather Darling’s seat on the freeholder board. The election was held at County College of Morris.

Parsippany committee member Andrew Choffo holding up the “Parsippany” sign

In the first round, there were four candidates and Selen earned 192 votes. Bruce Meringolo earned 97 votes. Pequannock councilwoman Melissa Florance-Lynch finished in third with 70 votes, and former Morristown Councilwoman Alison Deeb placed last with 25 votes.

Selen was short one vote in the first round. He needed to win by at least 50% plus one vote. Since he was short, a second round of voting was required. This time Selene faced off with Meringolo.

Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, Selen and Morris County Sheriff James Gannon

Selen defeated Bruce Meringolo in the runoff, beating the former Long Hill committeeman 198 to 171.

Earlier in the morning, Former Pompton Lakes Councilman Christian Barranco dropped his bid and endorsed Selen before the first round of voting.

Selen said “I’m ready to work hard for you, to win elections and grow this party. I am ready to work hard on outreach. I’m ready to be a unifying force,”

“I’m ready to continue to work hard to help win the election and re-elect our president,” continued Selen.

Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce said “Tayfun is one of the most dependable people I know. He has been a steadfast supporter of our Republican Party, standing behind our candidates in the toughest of elections. He is a man of great character and integrity; a smart businessman who will be able to put his professional skills to work as a Morris County Freeholder. He will be a true asset!”

Parsippany resident Thomas DeLorenzo and Former Madison Councilman Rob Catalanello dropped out of the race early on, as well as Former Freeholder John Cesaro. Cesaro among public officials was charged in major investigation of political corruption. In December five defendants were charged with taking thousands of dollars in bribes from a cooperating witness in the form of campaign contributions. In return, the defendants allegedly promised the cooperating witness, Matthew O’Donnell, who is a tax attorney, that they would vote or use their official authority or influence to hire or continue to hire his law firm for lucrative government legal work.

Laura Marie Ali, Acting Chair and Peter King, Esq., General Counsel, Morris County Republican Committee, tabulating the results

Selen will replace former Freeholder Heather Darling, who won the seat of Morris County Surrogate in the November General Election.  She resigned December 31, 2019 to take the Surrogate seat on January 1, 2020. Selen will be sworn in on Monday, February 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the Morris County Administration Building.

Two Parsippany Residents Named to New York Institute of Technology Presidential Honor List

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New York Institute of Technology is a private, independent, nonprofit, non-sectarian, coeducational research university founded in 1955

PARSIPPANY — New York Institute of Technology congratulates more than 1,000 students who were named to the Fall 2019 Presidential Honor List.

Khushbu Shah who is studying Biology and Param Shukla who is studying Life Sciences were among the honorees.

To qualify for the Presidential Honor List, a student must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 and complete at least 12 credit hours without any incomplete grades.

About New York Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology offers 90 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in more than 50 fields of study, including computer science, data, and cybersecurity; biology and biomedical studies; architecture and design; engineering; health professions and medicine; IT and digital technologies; management; communications and marketing; education and counseling; and energy and sustainability.

A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education, New York Institute of Technology welcomes more than 9,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City (Manhattan) and Long Island (Old Westbury), New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world.

New York Institute of Technology embraces its mission to provide career-oriented professional education, give all qualified students access to opportunity, and support research and scholarship that benefit the larger world. More than 100,000 alumni comprise an engaged network of doers, makers, and innovators prepared to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future. For more information click here.

Morris Surrogate and Bar Association: Program for Attorneys on Reduced Fee Program

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Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling

MORRIS COUNTY — On Wednesday February 5, at 8:30 a.m., the Morris County Surrogate’s Office and Morris County Bar Association will present a special program for attorneys to detail the new Reduced Fee Referral Program being offered in the Surrogate’s Court for wills and guardianship and probate matters.

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling
Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling

The program will offer a general overview of  the program, including how attorney’s may participate and qualifications required of attorneys. Surrogate Heather J. Darling strongly recommends that attorneys interested in participating in this program recently introduced by the Surrogate’s Office and Bar Association attend this information session.

It will be held in the County Administration and Records Building at 10 Court Street in Morristown, in the Freeholder Board’s public meeting room on the Fifth floor.

The Reduced Fee Referral Program matches attorneys with residents who cannot afford legal services and do not qualify for free or pro bono legal services. This new program is offered at no cost to the taxpayers of Morris County.

“As a practitioner in the Surrogate’s Court for many years, I am familiar with the difficulties people face in trying to navigate the guardianship or probate processes without legal counsel when necessary legal counsel is unaffordable for them. I am pleased that we were able to work with Jennifer McAndrew Vuotto and the Morris County Bar Association to bring this program to the residents of Morris County,” Darling said.

Matters within the Surrogate’s Office, which are currently included in this program, are wills, guardianship and probate issues.

Guardianship includes a declaration of incapacitation to handle one’s own affairs. It can be a complicated matter for people who had been caregivers without the need for a court intervention.

Morris Surrogate and Bar Association: Feb. 5 Program for Attorneys on Reduced Fee ProgramProbate is another difficult matter for family members once a loved one has passed and grieving survivors learn the difficulty in administering the decedent’s estate.

In New Jersey, Title 3B is the statute which addresses guardianship and probate. The statute can be complex and difficult to navigate without legal training and practice.

“Bottom line, this program will be a way to bridge the gap for those who have been legally left behind,” said Deputy Surrogate Chris Luongo.

To participate in the program, individuals must qualify financially by demonstrating they fall within certain financial criteria, with eligibility limits higher than those of most pro-bono services.

“We want to ensure that as many people as possible have access to counsel as they navigate the court system. There are many litigants who do not qualify for assistance, yet still, have difficulty affording an attorney. Those are the litigants we set out to help and have succeeded in helping the most,” said Vuotto, co-chair of the Morris County Bar Association Reduced Fee Referral Program.

Attorneys who want to participate in the program can apply through the Morris County Bar Association.

Morris County Clerk Names Winners of High School Cover Art Contest

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Frank L. Cahill
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County Clerk Ann Grossi, Andrea Zeien, Abby Zaplishny, and Nathaniel Gallagher
Andrea Zeien of Hanover Park Regional High School

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi has announced that Andrea Zeien of Hanover Park Regional High School, Abby Zaplishny of Roxbury High School, and Nathaniel Gallagher of Morris Hills High School are the top three prize winners respectively in the County Clerk’s art contest for the cover of the 2020 edition of the Morris County Manual — the go-to booklet for county and municipal government information.

This year’s 2020 version of the Morris County Manual honors the 100th anniversary of passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. It represents the 114th year the manual has been published by the Office of the Morris County Clerk.

While its design and content has changed throughout the decades, one thing has remained constant; the manual’s objective is to provide centralized resources for officials and residents concerning their government.

County Clerk Grossi hosted a ceremony this week for the winning entrees, among some 200 cover creations that poured into her Morristown Office from students at 16 high schools across the county. Covers — many filled with patriotic and county historic themes — filled the walls of a county office, where the event occurred.

Winning Entries:

  • First Prize: Hanover Park Regional High School student  Andrea Zeien, who lives in Florham Park, won the $500 first prize for a patriotic cover that featured a recently revamped version of the county seal overlaid on a colorful and historic version of the county map.
  • Second Prize: Roxbury High School student Abby Zaplishny, who resides in Mount Arlington, won the $300 second prize for a hand-drawn cover that features the county crest.
  • Third Prize: Morris Hills High School student Nathaniel Gallagher won the third place prize of $100 for his use of the county seal featured on a modern cover.

Students in all Morris County high schools are invited to participate in the contest. Last year’s three art winners for the 2019 County Manual attended Morris Knolls and Morris Hills high schools.

Established 279 years ago to record every conveyance of property within the county, the County Clerk’s Office has progressed to provide an array of additional services, including election responsibilities, officiating over marriages, issuing County and Veteran Identification Cards, accepting Notary Public registrations and administration of oaths, and processing U.S. Passports.

Creating the County Manual also has become an essential task. The 70-page booklet (it also can be found online) is filled with key names and contact information of county freeholders, county government officials, congressional and legislative representatives, members of county authorities, boards and commissions, plus personnel in all 39 municipalities.

The 2020 version of the County Manual will be printed and put on line in the next several weeks.

CCM President to Receive Inaugural Educator of the Year Award

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Frank L. Cahill
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Anthony J. Iacono

MORRIS COUNTY — Anthony J. Iacono, president of County College of Morris, has been selected by Child & Family Resources of Morris County as a recipient of its inaugural S.H.I.N.E. Award, recognizing educators whose work and contributions strengthen families and communities.

Anthony J. Iacono, president of County College of Morris

Anthony J. Iacono, president of County College of Morris

The S.H.I.N.E. (Serves, Help, Inspires, Nurtures and Excels) Award was created to honor those who have made exceptional contributions to support the development of children and inspire students. The other recipients of the inaugural award are Regina Braham, co-designer of a nationally recognized dating violence education and counseling program; and Samantha Kindberg, who as a certified lifeguard has volunteered her time to teach underprivileged children to swim.

“It’s an honor to have been selected for this inaugural award,” said Iacono. “What this award recognizes is the great work of the entire CCM community to provide pathways for individuals to realize their dreams and develop the partnerships to strengthen our communities. We also are grateful to partner with organizations such as Child & Family Resources that work tirelessly each day to build a better future for others.”

Since becoming CCM’s third president in 2016, Iacono has focused on enhancing the college’s role as a community partner to ensure it is assisting as many people as possible with realizing their dreams for a better future. As he likes to note, “Every individual deserves a great education regardless of the circumstances of their birth.”

Logo - Child and Family ResourcesA community college graduate himself, he is a strong supporter of higher education and its power to transform lives. He has served as an advisor to the United States Department of Education, various national think tanks and educational reform organizations. Currently, he is a member of New Jersey Presidents’ Council, which represents New Jersey’s public, private colleges and universities. He also is a strong supporter and an active member of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges to advance its mission of strengthening and supporting the state’s network of community colleges.

The S.H.I.N.E. Award will be presented to Iacono at the Child & Family Resources Gala on Thursday, February 6, at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes.

Morris Sheriff Named President of Statewide Sheriff’s Association

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Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon has been named by his peers as president of the Sheriffs’ Association of New Jersey.

He took the oath of office for a two-year term last week at special event in West Windsor Township. He succeeds the immediate past president, Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy.

“Sheriffs are the oldest, non-military law enforcement entities in history. I’m intrigued by that ancient significance and thrilled to lead the Sheriffs’ Association of New Jersey in an era when the public demands that its law enforcement leaders are highly trained and perform their jobs with impeccable integrity,” Sheriff Gannon said.

The 77th Sheriff of Morris County, Sheriff Gannon was sworn in on January 2, 2017 to his first, three-year term. On January 1, 2020 he started serving his second term as Sheriff after being re-elected in November 2019 by the voters of Morris County.

“We offer congratulations to Sheriff Gannon, who has worked closely with county government on a host of programs designed to improve the safety of our residents, while reaching out to residents in need of help,” said Morris County Freeholder Doug Cabana, the county governing body’s liaison to law enforcement.

At times partnering with non-profit agencies and the Morris County Chiefs of Police Association, Sheriff Gannon in his first term created an array of progressive programs that focus on curbing the opioid epidemic, crime recidivism, and threats to school safety.

Sheriff Gannon has made protection of all 319 houses of worship in Morris County a priority during his administration, with the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT) conducting regular reassurance checks of these institutions in conjunction with local police.Under his administration, a shared services agreement struck with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office calls for Sussex County inmates to be housed in the Morris County Correctional Facility.

The Hope One mobile substance abuse resource and recovery program, launched on April 3, 2017, stops throughout Morris County at least twice a week, providing free Narcan training and assistance with accessing recovery and rehabilitation programs and services for mental health disorders.  On New Year’s Eve 2019, Hope One celebrated making its 10,000th contact in the community.

Sheriff Gannon in 2017 created the Hope Wing at the Morris County Correctional Facility, which connects inmates with substance use disorders with services that include sessions on addiction recovery, anger management, repairing familial relationships.

The Sheriff, in collaboration with the Morris County Department of Human Services, also started the STAR program at the Morris County Correctional Facility that assists inmates about to be discharged with housing, job opportunities, and medical needs that include monthly Vivitrol injections to prevent relapses.

A major undertaking in 2018 by the Sheriff, in collaboration with the Morris County Police Chiefs Association, was the Responsible School Violence Prevention Preparation and Protection program (RSVP-3).  This multi-pronged program has brought together law enforcement, school leaders and mental health professionals for Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (B-TAM) training on how to investigate and weigh potential risks to school safety and intervene before violence erupts.

The RSVP-3 program has led to creation of a mobile app through which students and anyone else can anonymously report threats or security concerns that are monitored round-the-clock by law enforcement professionals.

In February, Sheriff Gannon will host a meeting of the Sheriffs Association of New Jersey in Morris County.

Fairfield Resident Arrested for Shoplifting at Target

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Officers responded to the Target store for a reported shoplifter that was stopped by loss prevention staff. Upon their arrival, they spoke to the Loss Prevention Officer who advised them that they detained Danielle Kohler, 20, Fairfield, after finding her to be in possession of 56 items, totaling $367.59, that she failed to pay for as she attempted to exit the store.

She was placed under arrest and transported to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Headquarters for processing.

While there, she was charged with one count of Fourth Degree Shoplifting and released on her own recognizance pending her court date.

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..

Jessica Faber arrested for Shoplifting at Target

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Frank L. Cahill
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A typical Target sign

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to Target for a reported shoplifter that was stopped by loss prevention staff, on Wednesday, January 1 at 6:41 p.m.

Upon their arrival, they spoke to the Loss Prevention Officer who advised them that Jessica Faber, 21, Parsippany, was observed placing numerous items into her purse at which time they detained her.

The Loss Prevention Officer advised the total value of the items was $82.31. During the investigation, Ms. Faber was also found to be in possession of marijuana. She was placed under arrest and transported back to police headquarters for processing.

Ms. Faber was charged with Possession of less than 50 grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons offense and Shoplifting, a Disorderly Persons offense.

She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date.

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.

Drugs, guns and $300K seized in Parsippany, Sparta, and Cliffside Park

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PARSIPPANY — A 44-year-old Sparta resident is jailed after police say they seized cocaine, marijuana, firearms and thousands of dollars in drug proceeds from his home and place of business.

Samuel J. Rozynski, who at one time was a competitive motorcycle road racer, was arrested Wednesday by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office following a long-term investigation into drug distribution in Sussex, Morris and Bergen counties.

The investigation culminated on January 29, when law enforcement officers from multiple agencies executed three search warrants in Parsippany, Sparta and Cliffside Park, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 350 grams of cocaine, thirty-seven pounds of marijuana, numerous firearms, and over $300,000 in suspected drug distribution proceeds.

Samuel J. Rozynski was charged with one count of First-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute; one count of First-Degree Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute; one count of Second-Degree Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances; one count of Second-Degree Money Laundering; three counts of Second-Degree Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of CDS Offenses; one count of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine and Marijuana Within 1,000 Feet of School Property; one count of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine; one count of Fourth-Degree Possession of Marijuana and count of Fourth-Degree Possession of Prohibited Weapons and Devices (large capacity ammunition magazines).

Since one of his homes is located roughly 840 feet from the Sussex County Charter School, he is also charged with third-degree possession of cocaine and marijuana within 1,000 feet of school property.

Rozynski is currently in custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility, pending a detention hearing.

In addition to Rozynski, Alona Goulbourne, 37 of Cliffside Park, was charged with one count of Second-Degree Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances and one count of Third-Degree Money Laundering.

Goulbourne is has been released on pretrial monitoring conditions.

Prosecutor Knapp said “The cooperation and coordination of investigative efforts by all involved agencies culminated in this very significant seizure of drugs and firearms. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to reduce the supply of illicit drugs.”

Prosecutor Knapp, Acting Chief Kimker, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller acknowledged the following agencies for their assistance and commitment to this long-term investigation: Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division, Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, Hopatcong Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Cliffside Park Police Department, Little Falls Police Department, Sparta Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New Jersey State Police.

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.

Update: Earlier versions of this story stated Samuel J. Rozynsk was owner of Sound Waves. Additional research with State of New Jersey State Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services provides different information.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

 

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment Meeting – January 29, 2020

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment Meeting – January 29, 2020

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – January 27, 2020

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – January 27, 2020

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Driver leaves scene of accident; Charged with DWI

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PARSIPPANY — On January 14, at approximately 8:44 p.m. Parsippany-Troy Hills Police were dispatched to the area of Parsippany Boulevard and Littleton Road on a report of a motor vehicle crash with one of the vehicles fleeing the scene.

Officer Steven Kurza arrived at the scene and observed one of the vehicles, a 2015 Blue Honda CRV, driven by Ms. Parulben Patel at the scene. Ms. Patel stated she was uninjured.

Ms. Patel informed Officer Kurza that while stopped at the red traffic light, a vehicle had crossed into her lane of travel and struck her vehicle. There was damage to the driver side of the vehicle and gray colored plastic on the ground that appeared to be from another vehicle.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Jesse Hughes arrived at the scene and immediately began canvassing the area and located the vehicle in the parking lot of Morris Hills Shopping Center.

The vehicle matched the color of plastic found at the scene of the accident. Ms. Rebecca Materna, 56, admitted to Officer Kurza that she was the driver of the vehicle and was involved in a crash. The officer observed Ms. Materna with “glassy eyes” and “detected the odor of alcoholic beverages.” The officer performed Standard Field Sobriety Tests which Materna was unable to complete most of the tests performed. Officer Kurza believed Materna to be intoxicated and placed her under arrest.  She was transported to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Headquarters where additional tests were performed and it was determined Materna’s BAC to be .31%.

Materna was issued a summons for Driving While intoxicated (39:4-50) and Reckless Driving (39:4-96).

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a 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.

High School Scholarships Sponsored by the Woman’s Club

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Scholarships now available

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High and Parsippany Hills seniors are encouraged to apply for the $1,000 scholarships open to ALL graduating seniors. Multiple scholarships will be awarded. Apply through your school’s Guidance Department and follow their timeline and procedures.  Scholarships have been awarded to hundreds of students over 65 years thanks to the club’s successful Golf Classic held each July at the Knoll Country Club

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of NJSFWC, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  General Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month September through April at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive, Parsippany.

For more information call Marilyn at (973) 539-3703, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or click here.

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Welcomes Newest Member

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Frank L. Cahill
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Betty Lagitch, Membership Co-Chair, shown with newest member Kathy Reilly. Photo by Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills

PARSIPPANY — Betty Lagitch, Co-Chair for Membership, installed new member Kathy Reilly on Monday, January 27 at the General Meeting of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Kathy joins an enthusiastic group of volunteers brought together in fellowship and service to promote projects that produce positive outcomes in the areas of education, culture and civic betterment of the community

New members are always welcome to join the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills, established in 1954. The club is one of over 200 clubs that make up the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC. NJSFWC is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.

For more information call Marilyn at (973) 539-3703, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, or click here.

7-11 Application Will Not Be Heard at Zoning Board this evening

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting for this evening will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Application 17:74: Littleton Road, LLC, 240 Littleton Road, Block: 412 Lots: 8 and 9 Zone: O-1, “C”/“D/Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan to develop the property with one building for a 7-11 and an unnamed tenant, will be carried to a future date and will not be heard on Wednesday, January 29.

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