PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller announce that Ms. Lila Lucariello, 33, of Parsippany, has been indicted on charges related to the stabbing death of her mother at her Parsippany apartment in September 2018.
On May 29, 2019, an indictment was returned against the Defendant charging her with first degree Murder, third degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, fourth degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and second degree Endangering the Welfare of Children.
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
On September 1, 2018, at approximately 8:27 a.m., members of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department were dispatched to 3579 Route 46 East, Apt. 57B, for a 911 call. Upon arrival, first responding officers located a deceased woman’s body inside the apartment. The deceased woman was subsequently identified as Salwa Kahn-Tamr, 58, Prospect Park. The Defendant’s husband had contacted 911 after returning home that morning and locating the deceased victim.
The Defendant, who was identified as the deceased victim’s daughter, was also located inside the apartment. The Defendant was taken into the custody of law enforcement from the apartment. A knife believed to be used by the Defendant to inflict the fatal injuries was also collected from the apartment.
Investigators determined that the Defendant had been in the apartment with her mother and the Defendant’s infant daughter during the overnight hours.
On September 2, 2018, the victim’s Cause of Death was determined to be Multiple Stab Wounds and the Manner of Death was determined to be Homicide.
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the members of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Crime Scene Investigation Unit, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office for their efforts in conducting this investigation.
If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are encouraged to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200, or the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department at (973) 263-4300.
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.
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook GardensCrime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Brian Donlin, Lake Hiawatha, received his Bachelors of Science degree from Saint Peter’s University during the commencement ceremony held on May 20. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.8 GPA, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management. He is a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda and the Sigma Beta Delta Honors Societies. He will be continuing his education in the Graduate program at Saint Peter’s this fall, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Cyber Security.
Mr. Donlin is an avid cyclist, doting father to his two daughters, and loving husband to his wife of 13 years. He is also a volunteer on Parsippany’s Office of Emergency Management.
Saint Peter’s University educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing global environment.
PARSIPPANY — Berta Carmo earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a major in physical therapy from the University of Scranton.
Carmo was among more than 625 master’s and doctoral degree recipients at its graduate commencement ceremony on May 25 in the Byron Recreation Complex. Graduates recognized at the ceremony include those who completed their degree requirements in August and December of 2018, as well as January and May of 2019.
The University conferred three doctor of nursing practice degrees, 38 doctor of physical therapy degrees and more than 585 master’s degrees in various disciplines. Graduates represented several foreign countries and 39 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington, among others. The programs with the most graduates at Scranton were the master of business administration, master of accountancy, master of health administration, occupational therapy and educational administration.
University of Scranton President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., addressed the graduates and their guests. Degrees were conferred by Father Pilarz upon candidates presented by Debra A. Pellegrino, Ed.D., dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies; Murli Rajan, Ph.D., interim dean of the Kania School of Management; and Brian P. Conniff, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Also speaking at the ceremony were Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; Julie Ann Nastasi, Sc.D., assistant professor of occupational therapy; Michael K. Short ’99, Alumni Society president; and Rev. John Sivalon, Ph.D., director of international learning programs.
Graduate students were honored for academic achievement in their specific academic area. Outstanding Academic Awards were presented to Lindsey H. Hayde, Center Valley, Doctor of Nursing Practice; and Lauren Elizabeth Bonitz, Endicott, New York, Doctor of Physical Therapy. Outstanding Academic Awards for master’s level programs were presented to the following graduates in the programs as listed: Christine Emily Ahrens, Reading, health informatics; Jacqueline Rose Bailey, Waverly Township, school counseling; Courtney L. Boag, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, special education; Hannah Bobrowski, Drums, general business administration; Amy Lynn Coppola, Lambertville, New Jersey, human resources; Malak Daas, Scranton, marketing; Matthew A. Fava, New Carrollton, Maryland, chemistry; Louis J. Finnerty, Old Forge, health administration; Emily E. Gardner, Huguenot, New York, occupational therapy; Lauren Michelle Jurbala, Avoca, family nurse practitioner; Kari S. Koval, Leola, clinical chemistry; Amanda C. Lara, Hazleton, clinical mental health counseling; Erika V. Maxson, Greentown, secondary education; Ethan Chad Moser, Boyertown, finance; Daniel R. Muthersbaugh, Boyertown, operations management; Kayleen Elizabeth Notchick, Bellefonte, curriculum and instruction; Viren J. Patel, Scranton, biochemistry; Lindsay M. Pine, Vestal, New York, nurse anesthesia; Bobbi Lou Pino-y-Torres, Marquette, Michigan, healthcare management; Kyle James Potter, Mahopac, New York, finance; Sara T. Rizzo, Danbury, Connecticut, accounting; Pierre Richard Seche, Sunrise, Florida, human resources; Stephen Michael Skierski, Scott Township, theology; Jennifer Ann Whigham, Owego, New York, enterprise resource planning; Mara Catherine Wolfe, Ringtown, rehabilitation counseling; Donna Ann Yoder, Eagle, Colorado, accountancy; and Kurt Eric Zimmermann, Rockaway, New Jersey, educational administration.
The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
During the 2009 Primary election, when he was up for re-election to his 7th term in Trenton, Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll sent out a mailer to his constituents where he listed 18 bills he supports or sponsored and said he could save them “15% or more on your taxes.”
Ten years later, eight of which were under a Republican Governor, Assemblyman Carroll failed to deliver on any of these promises. Taxes are as high as ever; residents are fleeing the state, and Assemblyman Carroll wants a taxpayer funded job with better pay. His failure to deliver any tangible results by the metric he set for himself, speaks volumes to the type of Assemblyman he is.
Carroll will respond, by stating that he was in the minority, but when he sent out this mailer, he was in his 6th term in the Assembly. This was not the product of an overambitious first-time candidate for office, but rather a calculated political decision by an entrenched incumbent to lie to his constituents in hopes they would be more likely to vote for him.
Assemblyman Carroll also holds disgusting views about slavery, views that will guarantee him defeat in November, and bring shame on Morris County Republicans, if he is our nominee. He once stated, and to this day refuses to back down from the following quote: “If slavery was the price that a modern American ancestors had to pay in order to make one an American, one should get down on one’s knees every single day and thank the Lord that such price was paid.” No one holding these views should be in public service and it’s a shame more Republicans have not taken a stronger stand against them.
Furthermore, despite claiming to be a taxpayer champion, Assemblyman Carroll cannot take care of his own finances. He filed for bankruptcy and had a tax lien against him for failing to pay his own taxes. Now he wants to control a $26 million children’s fund that the Surrogate oversees. His finances came back to haunt him in 2011 when he his judicial nomination was withdrawn amid feelings that among his own colleagues for over a decade in Trenton and in the Bar Association may be unfit to be a judge, and now he wants to be an elected judge to the Surrogate’s Court.
Morris County residents deserve better than Michael Patrick Carroll for their next surrogate. That is why I am supporting Freeholder Heather Darling. Freeholder Darling is an independent voice, who will be a champion for the elderly and special needs residents of Morris County. Darling’s platform also recognizes a group that Carroll seems to have forgotten as a “no vote” in the most recent decision in this regard, the unborn. Heather Darling has repeatedly indicated that she will champion adoption, a function facilitated by the Surrogate’s Office as a very viable alternative to abortion. Most importantly she takes her position as Freeholder seriously and will do the same as Surrogate. Please join me in voting Heather Darling for Morris County Surrogate in June 4 Republican primary.
PARSIPPANY — The Rainbow Lakes Memorial Day parade was held on Saturday, May 25 starting at the firehouse in Rainbow Lakes and proceed to the ballfields off Oakdale Road, where there was a ceremony.
Marchers included members of the CuChullain Marching Band, firemen from area districts–including Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer District 5, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer District 6, Lake Hiawatha Volunteer District 4, Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance, Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance, police officers, boy scouts, families and friends alike.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro, and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani also marched along with guests.
PARSIPPANY — A Memorial Day ceremony was held in Lake Hiawatha Park. The ceremony honored the two servicemen who lost their lives in Vietnam. The services were held by VFW Post 10184.
VFW honors two servicemen at Lake Hiawatha ceremony
The group honored our Lake Hiawatha sons who made the supreme sacrifice in Vietnam.
The two servicemen are CWO John Peter Koob, United States Army, and PFC Donald Lee Wickline, Jr., United States Army.
Chief Warrant Officer John Peter Koob was part of the 295TH ORD CO, ARMY SPT CMD DANANG, 1ST LOG CMD, USARV, Army of the United States. He was born on March 30, 1931 and killed in action on December 17, 1968. He started his tour of duty on September 25, 1968 and was 37 at the time of his death. His death occurred in Quang Tin Province, South Vietnam.
Private First Class Donald Lee Wickline, Jr., was part of the C CO, 1ST BN, 502ND INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV, Army of the United States. He was born on June 6, 1946 and was killed in action on June 15, 1969. He started his tour of duty on March 31, 1969 and was 23 at the time of his death. His death occurred in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam.
Others in attendance included Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Karen DeChristopher had the honor of presenting Touch-A-Truck Chairman Nicolas Limanov with a certificate of Recognition from New Jersey District of Kiwanis.
Every year, all clubs throughout the world submits their signature project to their District.
A signature project is one that includes all of the following criteria:
Recurring: At a minimum, the project should take place annually.
Brand enhancing: The project should be designed to elevate the Kiwanis brand in the local community with opportunities for public relations activities, such as using the Kiwanis name on the project, media mentions, etc.
High impact: The project should have a demonstrable positive impact on the community; this impact should be measurable in monies raised, children served, flags hung, playgrounds built, etc.
Membership focused: The project should support opportunities to strengthen membership and develop new partnerships.
New Jersey District of Kiwanis has chosen Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Touch-A-Truck as the #1 signature project this year, from all the clubs submitting in New Jersey.
Touch-A-Truck is an annual event held every June. This year, Touch-A-Truck will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 1515 Route 10 East from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The committee will have over 50 displays including fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, New Jersey State Police Helicopter, cranes, busses, taxi’s, dump trucks, and more. There will be child fingerprinting, DJ, face painting, balloon artists. Every child will receive a free ice cream cone from The Dairy at Lake Hiawatha, and also receive a “goody” bag provided by local merchants.
The area children will have an opportunity to talk to firemen, police officers, truck drivers and learn the different services they provide in our community.
Last year over 1,100 children attended the event.
For more information on Touch-A-Truck, contact Nicolas Limanov at (917) 499-7299 or click here.
Kids had fun putting out the fire using a real hose from a fire truckNew Jersey State Police HelicopterEight Year old Marvelo Parks having fun inside a vehicleJacob Paniccia sitting on the motorcycle
PARSIPPANY — Members of the Parsippany Hills High School Key Club joined Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany for breakfast on Thursday, May 23.
The students were excited to tell the Kiwanis members of their achievements and activities during the school year.
Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Our members make the world a better place through service. In doing so, we grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany sponsors students in all the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District. Parsippany Hills High School Key Club, Parsippany High School Key Club, Brooklawn Middle School Builders Club, Central Middle School Builders Club, Lake Parsippany Elementary School K-Kids, Littleton Elementary School K-Kids, Intervale Elementary School K-Kids, Rockaway Meadow Elementary School K-Kids, Eastlake Elementary School K-Kids, Northvail Elementary School K-Kids, Lake Hiawatha Elementary School K-Kids, Troy Hills Elementary School K-Kids, Knollwood Elementary School K-Kids, and Mt. Tabor Elementary School K-Kids.
If you are interested in Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here, or join us for breakfast at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, Thursday mornings at 7:15 a.m.
PARSIPPANY — Fortune Magazine announced its exclusive 500 list for the most recent fiscal year, and New Jersey proved its worth with 20 companies on the 2019 rankings. The Garden State had four companies listed in the top 100. You can see the full list here.
Parsippany had three companies in the top 500:
#113 PBF Energy, $27.186 billion. The supplier of transportation fuels owns and operates petroleum refineries in California, New Jersey, Delaware, Louisiana, and Ohio. 3,266 employees. 7 years in the top 500. Previous rank was 135. Located at One Sylvan Way.
#338 Avis Budget Group , $9.124 billion. The New Jersey-based rental car company that operates the Avis and Budget brands also owns car-sharing service Zipcar. 25,600 employees. 22 years in the top 500. Previous rank was 333. Located at Six Sylvan Way.
#487 Zoetis, $5.825 billion. Zoetis develops and manufactures animal health medicines and vaccines that aim to help veterinarians, as well as livestock farmers. 10,000 employees. 1 year in the top 500. Previous rank was 507. Located at Ten Sylvan Way.
Just 500 companies—the ones on this year’s Fortune 500 list, to be precise—produced enough revenue last year to equal two-thirds of the entire economic output of the United States. Think about that a minute: just 500 companies.
2018 was the year Walmart finally found its stride in its fight against Amazon. Equipping thousands of stores for grocery pickup helped Walmart increase its U.S. online sales 40%. Walmart was also deft in capitalizing on many rivals’ problems or demise (Toys ‘R’ Us to name just one), leading it to its best holiday season in years. The company is now innovating with things like a personal shopping service and self-driving delivery vans. Walmart’s success extended to its resurgent Sam’s Club business, as well as internationally, where it has decided to focus on a few key markets, all propelling company sales to 3% growth—and well past the $500 billion mark.
PARSIPPANY — Join the Parsippany Animal Shelter and People for Animals at Parsippany Town Hall on Saturday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. for a TNVR Workshop.
People for Animals, Inc. mission statement is “to prevent animal suffering through affordable essential healthcare public policy advocacy, and community programs.”
They will be partnering to help and grow Parsippany’s own TNVR program.
If you have questions, please contact the Parsippany Animal Shelter at 973-263-7083
MORRIS COUNTY — Sunday, May 5 may have been a wet and soggy day at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, but the downpour couldn’t keep away the “outpouring” of support—an estimated 1,000 people, in fact, braved the weather and came out to participate in the annual Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure.
The ribbon-cutting that kicks off the 5K Fun Walk is a highlight of the Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure event. Left to right: Gloria Kiken-Feiner, Survivor/Top Fundraiser; Karen Meleta, Vice President, Consumer & Corporate Communications for Wakefern Food Corporation and a Komen North Jersey Board Trustee; Kelly E. Nagle, Executive Director, Komen North Jersey; and Suzanne Fonseca, Survivor/Top Fundraiser. Photo: Eloquent Studios
ABC-TV Eyewitness News Reporter Anthony Johnson served as Emcee; and there absolutely was singing and dancing: as part of the Survivor/Forever Fighter Celebration, survivors sang the traditional “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor, and scores of young dancers from the Lois Allen School of The Dance literally danced in the rain to entertain Race Day participants.
An estimated 1,000 people braved the rain to participate in the 2019 Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure on Sunday, May 5th at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Photo: Sarah Kravits
The annual event, which includes a 5K Fun Walk, USATF Timed Race, and other activities, raises money for the fight against breast cancer.
The mission of Susan G. Komen North Jersey is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Through the annual Race for the Cure® Pink Tie Party and other events and activities, Komen North Jersey raises funds to provide screening and diagnostic services, breast health/breast cancer education, treatment support, and survivorship programs for underserved women and men in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties. Since its founding in 1997, Komen North Jersey has awarded over $19 million in local community grants, and has directed more than $7 million to national research programs in pursuit of new breast cancer screening techniques, better and more effective treatment options, and ultimately, the causes and cures to eradicate breast cancer forever.
Susan G. Komen North Jersey is located at 4 Campus Drive, Parsippany. For more information click here.
Dancers from The Lori Allen School of The Dance performed a dance routine (in the rain). Their team, “Team Loralyn,” honored the school’s owner and teacher, Loralyn Gaughran, who was diagnosed with breast cancer less than a year ago. Team Loralyn raised over $7,000 and was the largest team this year, with 148 members. Photo: Eloquent studiosSurvivors/Forever Fighters pose for an “official photo” with representatives from RWJ Barnabas, 2019 Race for the Cure Local Survivor Sponsor. Left to right (behind banner): Lou LaSalle, Senior Vice President of Corporate External Affairs, RWJ Barnabas; Joseph Cianci, Director of Operations, Ambulatory Services, Jersey City Medical Center; Lori Pimenta, 12-year Survivor/Volunteer; Judy Swajger, 3-year Survivor/Volunteer; and Michael Prilutsky, Chief Executive Officer of Jersey City Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health. Photo: Eloquent Studios
PARSIPPANY — One thing you can say about the McGinley family of Lake Parsippany. They know how to throw a party. The “Drinko De Mayo” party was disguised as a graduation party for Kyle McGinley. Kyle graduated Ohio State with a 3.46, Dean’s list five semesters, with a Biology major degree. Next journey for Kyle is applying to Med School.
Kyle was a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2015.
One of the highlights of the afternoon block party, was the Empanada contest. Judges tasted all the submissions and had to choose the best Empanada. The decision was tough, but in the end, Danyel DeVoe, was the winner. Of course Danyel is a McGinley so it runs in the family.
William Schievella, Cara A. Parmigiani, Mayor Michael Soriano and Kyle McGinley
Congratulations Kyle from Parsippany Focus. We were pleased to have the opportunity to follow you in high school and then attend the many parties Joanne McGinley (Kyle’s mom) hosted when you came home from Ohio State.
Mike Viscel from the One Man Party BandThe inside crowd doing shots
The party inside the houseAt a McGinley party the guests gather everyplaceAt a McGinley party the guests gather everyplace
Kyle graduated Ohio State with a 3.46, Dean’s list five semesters, with a Biology major degree
PARSIPPANY — Rainbow Lakes Community is holding their Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 25 starting 10:30 a.m.
The Parade starts at firehouse and ends at the ball field with a 11:00 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony followed by 12:00 Noon open house at Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department.
MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) presented diplomas to the Class of 2019 on Friday, May 24, at Mennen Sports Arena during its historic 50th Commencement, with nearly 500 graduates participating in the 50th Anniversary ceremony.
The Class of 2019 includes approximately 1,400 students, many of who are transferring to top four-year institutions in New Jersey and across the nation to earn their bachelor’s degrees. The graduates received their diplomas in one of four degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science. The graduates consisted of those who completed their studies between August 2018 and May 2019, and those who will complete their studies this coming August.
President of Morristown Medical Center Trish O’Keefe gives the keynote speech at the County College of Morris 50th Commencement Ceremony
Trish O’Keefe, Ph.D., RN, president of Morristown Medical Center (MMC), served as the keynote speaker. “The day I started at MMC as a bedside nurse, if someone had told me I would become president, I would not have believed it, but it only proves that hard work, committing to your goals one step at a time, dedication, and very long hours pay off,” said O’Keefe. “I know life will present each one of you with a series of opportunities – one step at a time. One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself – commit to your journey.”
Also providing remarks was Douglas Cabana, director of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders. “Today, as we look back at CCM at 50, this special day is a beginning for you of many special days as you move through life, whether you choose to continue your education, begin a career, become an entrepreneur, explore new territories, or try your hand at other new experiences,” said Cabana.
Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, CCM president, addresses the Class of 2019
During his remarks, CCM President Anthony J. Iacono spoke to the graduates about courage as he highlighted several students who completed their studies despite life’s challenges and obstacles.
Included among the students he highlighted were:
Amy Albin, of Morris Plains, who came to CCM from the Morris School District in the spring 2018 and in a year-and-a-half earned her associate degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA. A visually impaired student, she accomplished that, while “finding her way across CCM’s 220 acre campus, through more than a dozen buildings in good and bad weather.”
Paul Michael Corrente, Jr., of Roxbury, who earned his degree at the age of 15 because his mother recognized early on his advanced academic abilities and enrolled him at CCM first in the Challenger Program for high school students and then full-time as a college student.
Alejandra Linares Martinez, of Livingston, who came to CCM from Mexico on a student visa to study in the CCM’s design program. As a CCM student, she was inducted into the New Jersey All-State Academic Team for her success in the classroom and her contributions to the community.
Joaquin Mould, of Randolph, president of CMM’s chapter of the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa, who has lived and traveled around the world and “understands the meaning of courage by continuously embracing new cultures and people . . .”
“Be fearless in the pursuit of your goals and uncompromising of your values,” Iacono told the graduates. “Never stop learning and remember that success is not simply about doing things right but, more importantly, success requires the courage to do the right things. Your success is not for you alone – it is yours to help others through knowledge, skills, compassion and courage. Build a life, not a career.”
Trustee Chair Paul Licitra noted, “The awarding of your degree or certificate today is the result of your determination to live a life of meaning and contribution.”
Former Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen is presented with an honorary degree from Trustee Chair Paul Licitra (center) as President Emeritus Edward J. Yaw looks on
Now-retired Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen was presented with an honorary degree for his many years of service to the community and his support of education.
Standing with college tradition, the CCM Peace Prize was awarded at commencement. Nora Anton, of Randolph, was presented with the prize for the tile mosaic she created commemorating the “Survivor Tree” found at Ground Zero. The faculty mentor for her project was Professor Dorothy Salinas, Department of Biology and Chemistry. The creator of the winning entry each year receives a $1,000 award, provided by the CCM Foundation.
This is the 18th year the college has awarded its Peace Prize, which was administered this year by Professor Laura Driver from the Department of English and Philosophy.
Included among the colleges and universities members from the Class of 2019 will be attending next are Columbia University, Cornell University, Drew University, John J. College of Criminal Justice, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, and other top schools across New Jersey and the nation.
Along with numerous 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Class of 2019 saw many significant accomplishments at the college during their educational journey. PayScale, three years in a row, has rated the college number one in New Jersey based on the earnings of CCM graduates. Professor Venancio “Venny” Fuentes, chair of the Department of Engineering Technologies and Engineering Science, was selected as the sole recipient of the 2018 Northeast Faculty Award from the Association of Community College Trustees. The college received a Best Practice Award from the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey and a Business Achievement Award from Randolph Township. Additionally, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges presented CCM Trustee Joseph Weisberg with its Trustee Leadership Award.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer William Stone and Albin Mullan
PARSIPPANY — On Thursday, May 23 Officer William Stone visited Mrs. Hirsch’s eighth period Advanced English class at Central Middle School to honor eighth grader Albin Mullan for his stellar spelling abilities.
Albin, champion speller of the 2019 CMS Spelling Bee, is on his way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee which will be held right outside of Washington, DC.
There are 565 contestants, but Albin is only one of five from New Jersey. As he presented Albin with a check from Parsippany PBA Local 131, Officer Stone said, “Albin, we want you to know that the entire Police Department supports you and is behind you 100%. We are very proud of the fact that you are representing not only Central Middle School, but the entire school district, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the State of New Jersey.”
While he was there, Officer Stone also shared with the class the trading card program whereby students can obtain trading cards simply by amiably approaching police officers in town and introducing themselves. The program is designed to foster more comfortable, congenial relations between young people and law enforcement. Prizes will be awarded to those young people who have accumulated the most cards. For more information click here.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee competition starts on Monday, May 27 and will continue through Thursday, May 30. Tuesday and Wednesday’s onstage competition will be televised on ESPN 3 and Thursday’s final round will be televised on ESPN 2. Go, Albin, Go!!
My name is Ray Tahan. I have been a good friend of Heather Darling for many years and am also the President of the Rockaway Republican Club. I thought I had seen it all in politics, but the mean spirited and deeply personal attacks against Heather, by her opponent Isabella Alfano is a new low for Morris County.
I would like to set the record straight, since I was named in her attacks. Alfano’s entire campaign is nothing more than a distraction from her complete and utter lack of qualifications to be our Surrogate. From attacking Heather in a personal manner, to dragging Sheriff Rochford and myself into this, she has acted in a manner completely unbecoming of an elected official, or even a candidate worthy of consideration.
Further disqualifying her is the fact that she is also lying to the people of Morris County. She claims to have experience in Trusts and Estates by virtue of working for a specific employer when in reality she only worked in the travel department handling accounts payable. She confirmed to me she parted ways with the employer about a week before she entered the race and is currently unemployed. She has no bachelors or law degree or anything in her background that would lead a logical person to conclude that she would make a good Surrogate.
I know Heather to be a good and decent person, who is running for Surrogate to help the most vulnerable among us. She will work tirelessly and be a champion for the elderly and those with special needs and continue to be a constant presence in the community at events. I hope you will join me in voting for Heather Darling on Tuesday, June 4th.
PARSIPPANY — On Monday, May 27, at 12:00 p.m. the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be holding their Memorial Day Parade on North Beverwyck Road.
At approximately 11:30 a.m., numerous roads will be blocked off to maintain a safe and secure parade route. Those roadways will be reopened by 3:00 p.m. Please see the diagram below for the parade route and road closures.
Residents of Knoll Gardens and Knoll Manor you will be able to access and leave your homes. All entry and exits from Knoll Gardens and Knoll Manor will be limited to the driveway at the very top of Van Wyk Road.
Due to the staging of the parade vehicles and marching bands along Knoll Road the very top driveway will be the only driveway which vehicles will be allowed to enter or exit from.
Please advise any guest that you may be expecting of this limited access as well.
All traffic exiting Knoll Gardens onto Knoll Road must make a left turn while the Parade vehicles/Marching Bands are staged on Knoll Road.
Additionally, there will be a police officer and barricades located at Knoll Road intersection with Lake Shore Drive/Greenbank Road. Kindly inform the officer that you are going to Knoll Gardens/Knoll Manor and not traveling through the closed parade area.
Also, advise any visitors that you may be expecting that they need to enter Knoll Gardens/Knoll Manor from Knoll Road and that they too must inform the officer stationed at Lake Shore Road/Greenbank Road that they are just visiting in Knoll Gardens/Knoll Manor.
If you are unfamiliar with the Top Exit/Entrance on Van Wyk Road, there will be signs/arrows posted to assist drivers in finding the exit.
In preparation of the Memorial Day Parade, there will be a temporary no parking restriction in place on the below roadways on Monday, May 27 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
A) Knoll Road from Greenbank Road to North Beverwyck Road
B) North Beverwyck Road from Knoll Road to Vail Road
C) Lake Shore Drive from Madison Avenue to Dacotah Avenue
D) Katherine Drive from Knoll Road to North Beverwyck Road
E) Claudine Terrace from North Beverwyck Road to Crescent Drive
F) Crescent Drive from Claudine Terrace to Condit Avenue
G) Condit Avenue from North Beverwyck Road to Rockaway Place
MORRIS COUNTY — The following local residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
Angela Barberio of Lake Hiawatha, was initiated at Kean University.
Brian Suscavage of Parsippany, was initiated at Kean University.
Patricia Kou of Parsippany, was initiated at The College of New Jersey.
These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. Some of the organization’s notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards nearly $1 million to outstanding students and members through graduate and dissertation fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, funding for post-baccalaureate development, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi, click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Boys and girls in grades K-4, and their parents, are invited to visit a Cub Scout Camporee on Saturday, June 1, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Stanhope. Hundreds of Cub Scouts from all over Sussex district and Fishawack district (eastern Morris county) will be having a full weekend of outdoor fun.
Bring your son or daughter to get a tour of the camporee and to participate in archery and BB.
Pre-registration is required by May 30 by clicking here.
Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Cub Scouts have fun rain or shine.
As you tour the camporee, we will introduce you to the Cub Scout pack from your town. Cub Scouts is open to boy and girls who will be in grades K-5 in September. Unfortunately, pre-K children are too young to do archery and BB. Some of our packs are still boy-only but many now accept girls also. In those packs, boys and girls are in separate dens (but do the same Cub Scout activities).
For more information, or to find the Cub Scout pack near you, contact Al Thomas, membership executive with the Patriots’ Path Council, BSA, al.thomas@scouting.org; (973) 765-9322 ext. 229.
PARSIPPANY — Hannah Shoshan, Class of 2021, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester at the University of Vermont. Shoshan from Parsippany, is majoring in Community & International Development in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
She is a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2017.
To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Committed to both research and teaching, UVM professors — world-class researchers, scholars, and artists — bring their discoveries into the classroom and their students into the field.
Located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the nation’s most vibrant small cities and top college towns, UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 national research university educating 10,513 undergraduate students, 1,542 graduate students, 826 certificate and non-degree students, and 459 M.D. students in the Larner College of Medicine.