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Ricky is still waiting to be adopted

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Ricky is still waiting to be adopted

PARSIPPANY — Hi there! My name is Ricky! I am a four-year old Pit mix who can provide a family with LOTS of love! My story is a bit sad but I’m ready to make my life the best life ever! I was surrendered to the rescue because my brother had badly injured me multiple times. My mom made the hard decision to give me up so I can be safe and happy!

I am a very sweet boy who aims to please. I am the friendliest dog out there as I greet every person with a wagging tail and a smile on my face! I am silly and have the cutest habits that can make anyone laugh!

I love to go on walks! My body will just start wiggling and I can’t control myself from getting so excited! I love walks almost as much as I love my tennis balls. I will carry around my favorite ball in my mouth as if it is my baby! I could play fetch forever…well at least until it’s nap time. My foster dad says I am quite the cuddle bug and could lay next to you on the couch or snuggled up in bed for hours!

I absolutely LOVE other dogs. It would be amazing if I could go home with another brother or sister! It is fair to say that I am a social butterfly when it comes to my fellow canines. I have never been around cats. Because of my excitableness, it is best I go home with kids above the age of 10.

I enjoy hanging out in my crate and prefer to be in there when I am left alone. I am also fully house trained!

Everyone tells me how much of a good boy I am. I hope they are right because I really want to find my forever family soon!

If you are interested in adopting Ricky, please fill out an application by clicking here.

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Mikie Sherrill Sets NJ House Fundraising Record of nearly $1.9 million

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Mikie Sherrill Sets NJ House Fundraising Record of nearly $1.9 million

MORRIS COUNTY — Setting a new record for New Jersey U.S. House races, Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill announced a second quarter fundraising total of nearly $1.9 million dollars. The quarter brings Sherrill’s total raise to $4.2 million and she heads into the general election with $2.9 million cash on hand.

“The priorities of our campaign continue to resonate in this community,” said Sherrill. “Tax relief, quality and affordable healthcare, and growing New Jersey’s economy are top concerns for the people of New Jersey. I am incredibly honored to have the support of so many Americans who are ready for new leadership in Congress that puts people first. Our campaign is going to continue working hard to talk to all residents of the 11th District and earn their vote in November.“

The report further highlights Sherrill’s strong fundraising abilities. She previously set the New Jersey fundraising record for U.S. House candidates by raising $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2018.

As a U.S. Navy veteran, former prosecutor, and mother of four, Mikie Sherrill is focused on bringing new leadership to Congress. She will work with Republicans and Democrats to restore the full state and local tax deduction for New Jersey taxpayers, work to fix the Affordable Care Act to bring down health care costs, and focus on creating good paying jobs in New Jersey.

Par-Troy EMS is hiring: Emergency Medical Technician Part-Time

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Par-Troy EMS is hiring: Emergency Medical Technician Part-Time

PARSIPPANY — Par-Troy EMS is hiring. They are seeking highly motivated personnel to add to the department.

The hours for the position vary, available seven days a week, 12 hour shifts. Salary as per ordinance.

Perform the duties of a New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician in accordance with NJ 8:40 and 840:A regulations and Township policy. Additionally, must adhere to Par-Troy EMS Standard Operating Procedures. Possesses a valid New Jersey State Driver’s License. Current New Jersey State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (EMT-P) certification. American Heart Association BLS CPR certification. Pre-Trauma Life Support or equivalent. Applicant must have previously completed NIMS 700 and ICS 200. At the time of interview, the applicant must submit a certified driver’s abstract. Any cost associated with this is the responsibility of the applicant. A minimum of one year experience as NJ EMT or EMT-P preferred. Ability to complete computer based electronic patient care reports.

Perform duties of an EMT under various conditions, operate an emergency vehicle and lift and move patients and equipment. Able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English.

Capable of understanding, remembering. and carrying out oral and written directions assigned by department leadership. Customer service excellence is required.

Click here to download application.

To apply submit a letter of interest indicating Emergency Medical Technician to Hank Sunyak, Personnel Director, at HSunyak@parsippany.net with a copy to Dean Snook Dsnook@parsippany.net.

Parsippany’s Nardella Receives Atlantic 10 Postgraduate Scholarship

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Parsippany’s Nardella Receives Atlantic 10 Postgraduate Scholarship

PARSIPPANY — Rhode Island’s Amanda Nardella is one of 14 Atlantic 10 student-athletes to be awarded a postgraduate scholarship from the conference. Amanda is a Graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2014.

Nardella, a three-year captain of the women’s soccer team, helped lead URI to berths in the Atlantic 10 Women’s Soccer Championship Tournament in 2014 and 2016. She also served as a Student Athlete Representative at the URI Leadership Bridge Retreat, Lambs to Rams Mentor and Captain, and a Locker Room Talk Mentor. Nardella has been a four-year Dean’s List recipient along with being named to the Commissioners Honor Roll. She has also been awarded the Women’s Athletic Academic Scholar Athlete in 2015 and 2016, while also being named the Scholar Athlete of the Game in 2018.

“This is one of our most prestigious and highly-coveted honors that the Atlantic 10 awards its student-athletes,” stated Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade. “Each of our postgraduate honorees are deserving of this award, super intelligent and multi-talented young people! Each will be exceptional leaders and successful in their post-graduate studies. I offer my congratulations to these 14 outstanding men and women.”

A native of Parsippany, Nardella is involved in multiple community service projects ranging from volunteering her time at Rhody Reads, the Mews 6.9K Race Volunteer, a local elementary school, and at Narragansett and Scarborough State Beach.

Earning her undergraduate degree from Rhode Island in Kinesiology, Nardella will be attending Northeastern University for her postgraduate studies in the MBA program.

All 14 honorees will receive $5,000 to contribute towards full-time enrollment in a postgraduate or professional program. Designed to provide graduating student-athletes the opportunity to continue their education, the program awards $70,000 in scholarship funding to former A-10 student-athletes. This marks the fourth straight year the Atlantic 10 has provided the scholarships to 14 individuals, and over the past five years, the A-10’s Postgraduate Scholarship program has awarded $350,000 to 66 former student-athletes.

The selection process, which involves the league’s athletic directors, senior woman administrators and faculty athletic representatives, resulted in a class with an average GPA of 3.74. The class is comprised of 10 female student-athletes and four males, representing six different sports.

To be considered for the Postgraduate Scholarship, student-athletes must have performed with distinction both in the classroom and in their respective sports throughout their career, while demonstrating exemplary conduct in the community.

Source: The University of Rhode Island

Furever Home Dog Rescue needs foster homes

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Furever Home Dog Rescue needs foster homes

RANDOLPH — Furever Home Dog Rescue needs foster homes!  As a shelterless rescue, we don’t have a building where our dogs are housed until they get adopted.  We are lucky enough to have loving foster families who open their hearts and homes to our dogs until they are placed. However,  we need more foster homes so we can save more dogs! You can try it once and see how rewarding it can be, you even get to pick the puppy or dog you want to foster!

Fosters open their homes (usually a month or two on average) to foster a pup until they are adopted to their furever homes.  Fostering is a rewarding experience and you will help save a dogs life. There are puppies, young dogs, adult dogs and special needs dogs of different breeds that need foster homes, and our foster families choose the type of pup they want to foster.

Every month we save dozens of wonderful dogs from the southern kill shelters or the Caribbean kill shelter and place them in safe, nurturing homes.  Please consider joining us in the effort to help even more of these wonderful dogs get a second chance, we would love to have you!

With your help, we can save more dogs from being euthanized simply because there is a lack of space at the shelter. If you would like to be a part of our rescue efforts and are interested in short term fostering, please email Camille at FHDR@att.net.

The more fosters we have, the more dogs we can save!

Kimberly Lindner graduated from Purchase College

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Kimberly Lindner graduated from Purchase College

PARSIPPANY — Kimberly Lindner, a 2014 Graduate of Parsippany High School, graduated Cum Laude from Purchase College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing on May 18.

The graduates were joined by thousands of family members, friends, college faculty, and staff members who came together to celebrate their achievements.

This year’s ceremony honored the contributions of two outstanding alumni. Acclaimed actor Jay O. Sanders ’76 and New York State Assemblywoman Latrice Walker ’01 received the President’s Award for Distinguished Alumni.

About Purchase College, SUNY
Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His aspiration for Purchase was to create a dynamic campus that combined conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Today, Purchase College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about the College click here.

Parsippany Chamber hosts workshop on “Workplace Harassment”

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Chamber hosts workshop on “Workplace Harassment”

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s monthly “Lunch Dozen Networking Series.” Founder and CEO Taryn Abrahams presented a workshop on “Workplace Harassment: Creating Social Change,” on Wednesday, July 11.

The workshop was designed to dive deep into a wide range of harassment and sexual violence, and helps debunk myths and misconceptions that keep people stuck, teaches problem solving skills, and offered a safe platform for people to address concerns about what constitutes appropriate workplace behavior.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce member, Mark Semeraro, Esq. said “It was a very informative lecture and the group of attendees really added to the experience.”

First time attendee, Joy Taylor, Hilton Parsippany said “Very informative, thank you for inviting me.”

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. We work with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. We promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.

The conference room at Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce listening to President Robert Peluso
Taryn Abrahams, Founder/CEO Empower Behavioral Services
Taryn Abrahams, Founder/CEO Empower Behavioral Services makes a presentation to the members of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce
Parsippany’s Video On The Go filming segments of the presentation
Board Member Ildiko Peluso, Nicolas Limanov, President Robert Peluso, Taryn Abrahams and Executive Board Member Frank Cahill

Join Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce for our next event, Juice up your morning…
held on Thursday, July 26 at 8:30 a.m. Plenty of food, fun and networking. Bring business cards. PACC’s Offices, 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 322. Free Event, please click here to register.

For more information on Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, click here.

Parsippany hires five new Police Officers

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Parsippany hires five new Police Officers

PARSIPPANY — Dean Spadavecchia, Leydi Lopez, Adrian Rodriguez, Kenneth Hawthorne, and Luke Krol were recently sworn in by Mayor Michael Soriano and the newest officers of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department

Patrol Officers Krol and Hawthorne are already certified Police Officers and will enter their three month field training program shortly.

Officers Lopez, Rodriguez, and Spadavecchia will begin the 91st Basic Police Academy Class held at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy on Monday, July 16.

Kenneth Hawthorne is a Marine Corp veteran and has a Associates Degree from Passaic County Community College in Criminal Justice.

Dean Spadavecchia is an Army Veteran and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University in Justice Studies.
Leydi Lopez is also an Army Veteran.

Adrian Rodriquez is an Air Force Veteran and holds a Master’s Degree from College of Saint Elizabeth in Justice Administration and Public Service.

We are pleased to have them serve the residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township.
Vinny Gagliastro, Tara Gagliastro, Amanda Baldino, Dean Spadavecchia, Lisa Spadavecchia, Dino Spadavecchia, Grace Baldino and Michael Baldino
Amanda Baldino hold the bible when Dean Spadavecchia is taking his oath of office
William Lopez, Leydi Lopez, Hector, Elizabeth and Ariana
Miryam Rodriguez holding the bible while Adrian Rodriguez taking the oath of office
Maxwell, Luke and Amanda Krol
Kenneth Hawthorne taking the oath of office
Mayor Michael Soriano with the new officers
William Lopez holding the bible while Leydi is being sworn in
Tony Murphy, Catherine Murphy, Chuck Hawthorne, Mayor Michael Soriano, Alanna Hawthorne, Kenneth Hawthorne and Captain Brian Dowd

Family SummerFest to be held on July 21

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Family SummerFest to be held on July 21

PARSIPPANY — Family SummerFest  will be held on Saturday, July 21 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. The event is a free event at Living Waters Church, 649 Vail Road, and is designed to bring our community together on a fun summer day. Living Waters Church will be fundraising for District 5 Fire Department. 

They will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Parsippany Food Pantry. Be sure to bring an item.
 
The day with be jam packed with great activities for the whole family.  Come out and have a great time and help support District 5 Fire Department.
 
Event Highlights:
 
Live Band – Market Street Mission Band
Local Food Vendors (food for purchase)
Parsippany High School Cheerleaders
Fire Truck Demonstration
Dunk Tank
Corn Hole Tournament
Hoola-Hoop Contest for Kids
Face Painting
Photo Booth
Trick Tray
50/50
Cotton Candy (FREE)
Water (FREE)
 
Free parking at Parsippany High School and a shuttle bus will transport you.

Possible Residential Burglary on Orston Court

Frank L. Cahill
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Possible Residential Burglary on Orston Court

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the residence on Orston Court for a possible residential burglary.

Upon their arrival they spoke to the victim, who advised them that they arrived home and found the front door ajar and the door jamb damaged. The house was checked by responding officers, but they did not locate any suspects inside.

After speaking to the victim it was determined the attempted burglary occurred between 9:00 a.m. and approximately 10:55 a.m.

It did not appear that anything was stolen from the residence. The scene was processed by Parsippany Police Department Detectives and the area was canvassed by responding patrols.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Parsippany resident arrested for DWI

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Parsippany resident arrested for DWI

PARSIPPANY —  Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer J. Hughes was patrolling Route 46 West near Central Middle School area when he observed a 2012 Subaru Impreza change lanes and improperly overtake a vehicle and then proceed West on Route 46 at a high rate of speed.

Officer Hughes activated his emergency lights at the intersection of Route 46 and Vail Road, however the vehicle swerved to the left and right and then proceeded into the turn lanes for Smith Road at which time he struck a curb and finally stopped. Contact was made with the driver, a 22 year old from Parsippany.

After a brief investigation the resident was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with the following Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated in a School Zone, Reckless Driving  and Improper Passing on the Right.

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court appearance.

Counterfeit $100.00 bills passed at Rite Aid

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Counterfeit $100.00 bills passed at Rite Aid

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer P. Kolln responded to Rite Aid, 480 North Beverwyck Road, for a person who purchased a Green Dot prepaid Visa Card with counterfeit currency.

Upon his arrival he spoke to the employee who advised him that a black male in his mid-twenties, wearing a baseball cap, a black long sleeve shirt and blue jeans entered the store and purchased a $200.00 prepaid Visa Card, with a $1.95 purchase fee, with three.

The unknown suspect was given his change and then left the area in a silver colored sedan. The employee did not realize the bills were counterfeit until after the male left the area.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Robert Barthelus arrested for marijuana; outstanding warrants

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Robert Barthelus arrested for marijuana; outstanding warrants

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded 200 Baldwin Road for a disturbance.

After a brief investigation it was determined that the two males engaged in a mutual physical altercation.

Officers found that one of the involved parties, Robert Barthelus Jr, 28, Parsippany, had an active warrant for his arrest for Failure to Appear with a bail amount of $250.00 issued by the Parsippany Municipal Court.

After he was placed under arrest he was found to be in possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with the following: Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense.

He was released with a Complaint Summons for the Possession charge, however he was unable to post the $250.00 bail for the active warrant and was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his court date.

Burglary at Bangiola’s Deli

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Burglary at Bangiola’s Deli

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to Bangiola’s Deli, 1209 Littleton Road on a reported commercial burglary.

Upon arrival they spoke to the owner who stated he arrived at the business at approximately 5:30 a.m. and found the front window was forced open.

Parsippany Police Department Detectives, along with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to the scene to assist.

After a brief investigation it was determined that the burglary occurred between 4:30 p.m. on July 5 and 5:30 a.m. on July 6. The unknown suspect(s) stole over $800 in cash.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Alexa Skladany has been named to Caldwell University’s Dean’s list

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Alexa Skladany has been named to Caldwell University’s Dean’s list
Alexa Skladany

PARSIPPANY — Alexa Skladany has been named to Caldwell University’s Dean’s list, spring semester. Alexa is a psychology major and a graduate of Parsippany High School class of 2017.

Students named to Caldwell University’s  Dean’s list must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

At the core of a Caldwell University education is our liberal arts curriculum, designed to guide students to develop critical thinking skills, appreciate diverse cultures, and acquire a moral and civic awareness. Students develop the whole self as they absorb learning through our liberal arts core: the humanities; the physical and biological sciences, and mathematics; and the social sciences.

The knowledge, intellectual skills, sensitivities and creativity you acquire transcend any major of study and profession for a lifetime of growth.

Located in the picturesque town of Caldwell. Recently, Caldwell was voted the third best place to live in all of New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Offering a stunning campus setting, Caldwell University is only a short walk from town, where students find shops, coffee houses, restaurants, a movie theatre, and anything else a student could want.

Another advantage to Caldwell University’s location is its proximity to New York City, just twenty minutes away.  Our students use New York city as a place to learn, where they can engage in internships and shadowing opportunities, experience cultural events, shop or catch a game!

Hopping on a bus takes you to lots of great sites in New Jersey, too. A short ride offers a great selection, from the Meadowlands arena to the Prudential Center and, in just an hour, the Jersey shore.

No matter your interest, Caldwell University offers you experiences beyond the classroom.

For more information click here.

Prosecutor’s Office Investigates Fatal Hit and Run

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Prosecutor’s Office Investigates Fatal Hit and Run

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Morristown Police Chief Peter Demnitz can confirm an active investigation into a fatal hit and run that is alleged to have occurred on Wednesday, June 27, in Morristown.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Morristown Bureau of Police are currently investigating a fatality resulting from a hit and run vehicle collision that occurred on the night of June 27 in the area of Martin Luther King Avenue in Morristown.

Law enforcement were notified of an injured person believed to have been struck by a vehicle that then left the scene. The victim, later identified at Victor Padilla, Jr., 27, Morristown, ultimately succumbed to his injuries on July 7, 2018 at Morristown Medical Center.

The vehicle believed to have been involved in this incident was located by law enforcement shortly after this incident. The circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation.

There are no charges at this time, but the investigation is active and ongoing. Multiple other agencies have been assisting in this investigation, including the Morris Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, the Morristown Police Department at (973) 538-2200, or Morris County CrimeStoppers at www.copcall.org, 973-COP-CALL, or Text 274637 using keyword “MORRISTIP”.

David Nelson joins Parsippany Kiwanis

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David Nelson joins Parsippany Kiwanis

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany welcomed new member David Nelson at a recent meeting.  Club President Frank Cahill presented Mr. Nelson with his membership plaque and Club Secretary placed the official Kiwanis membership pin on David.

Frank Cahill said “We welcome Mr. Nelson to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is the fastest growing Kiwanis Club in the State of New Jersey with 70 members.

Parking Enforcement on North Beverwyck Road

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Parking Enforcement on North Beverwyck Road

PARSIPPANY — Starting on Monday, July 16, the two hour parking limit on North Beverwyck Road from Lake Shore Drive to Tioga Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. will strictly be enforced.

There will be a short period of time where officers will be issuing warnings, however that will be followed by violators being issued parking tickets.

§ 405-12 Parking time limited on certain streets.

No person shall park a vehicle for longer than the time limit designated at any time between the hours listed on any day upon any of the streets or parts of streets described.
Name of Street
Sides
Time Limit
Hours
Location
Nokomis Avenue
East
2 hours
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
From Hiawatha Boulevard south for a distance of 100 feet
North Beverwyck Road
East and west
2 hours
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From Lake Shore Drive to Tioga Avenue

Tori Rothman Awarded a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Kutztown University

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Tori Rothman Awarded a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Kutztown University

PARSIPPANY — Tori Morgan Rothman of Mount Tabor, has been awarded a Bachelor of Social Work Degree in Social Work from Kutztown University. Tori is a 2014 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.

Kutztown University has conferred degrees on more than 1,225 students during the winter and spring semesters.

Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish their requirements for graduation throughout the entire year.

The cumulative grade point average necessary for honor distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80.

Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown, Pennsylvania. KU is just two hours from New York City; 90 minutes from Philadelphia. As the region’s center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU’s programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery. KU students select from more than 100 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment.

To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 21 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery. For more information click here.

Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson: The Dodd Team is using Republican voter suppression tactics in recent law suit

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Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson: The Dodd Team is using Republican voter suppression tactics in recent law suit

PARSIPPANY — I was incredibly proud this year to support a slate of real Democratic candidates running under the banner of “Dover First” against the current members of Dover’s governing body, who are, for the most part, Republicans masquerading as Democrats. With the MCDC’s support, Dover First swept the primary election, winning nearly 60% of the vote town-wide against the Dodd Team.

Yesterday, despite a recount doubling our margin of victory in the key Fourth Ward, the Dodd Team continued their desperate attempt to retain power. Despite their overwhelming loss, they filed a legal challenge to the primary election results in the Fourth Ward, something almost unheard of after a five-point margin of victory.

It seems that finally, the Dodd Team has unmasked themselves for the Republicans they really are, as they are represented in the case by Morris County Republican leader Alan Zakin. Zakin has been the Executive Director of the Morris Republican Victory PAC and has been the attorney representing Republican candidates against us in most general election recounts over the years.

Carlos Valencia, our candidate in the Fourth Ward, worked tirelessly to meet with the voters of Dover and aspire to represent their issues on what has been an insular and unresponsive governing body. The fact of the matter is that, whether or not the Dodd Team wants to accept it, Carlos defeated incumbent Alderman Ron Camacho fair and square.

Alderman Camacho’s loss in a Democratic primary should not have been too surprising. He has run as a Republican in Dover in the past and has never lifted a finger to help fellow Democratic candidates on the ballot.

What is most bothersome, however, is the voter suppression tactics the Dodd Team is attempting to use to overturn the 4th Ward election results. Their claims of voters casting ballots illegally come straight from the Donald Trump Republican playbook.

The voters of Dover should have no fear, particularly from their municipal government, about going to the polls on Election Day. Whether you vote in person or by mail, your voice matters and your vote should count. The MCDC stands firm in support of all eligible citizens in Dover being allowed to cast their ballots without fear and we will do whatever is necessary to protect every one of those voters.

Chip Robinson
Chairman, Morris County Democratic Committee

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