PARSIPPANY — On February 25, Morris County Park Police Officers executed a motor-vehicle stop for an equipment violation. He was stopped on Route 10 Eastbound in Parsippany.
An investigation revealed that Luai A. Nour, 47, Bloomfield, to have a warrant from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
He was also found to have a warrant for failure to appear in Irvington Municipal Court. He was able to pay the required bail of $275.00 and was issued a new court date.
He was issued a summons for Driving While Suspended.
Mr. Nour was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — A special biking camp for persons ages eight and older with disabilities is going to be held for the first time ever in Morris County this summer, at the County College of Morris in Randolph during the week of August 6.
The weeklong iCanBike program teaches participants to ride independently through a week of training.
Using adapted, custom-built bike equipment, and with assistance from trained professionals and volunteers, participants in the five-day iCanBike program receive 75 minutes of daily instruction.
The riders each will have two-to-three volunteer “spotters” to offer encouragement and provide physical support, if needed. The goal is to have each rider graduate to her or his own bicycle by the end of the week.
“This is a remarkable program that can benefit an important segment of our community,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “We thank the organizers for bringing it to Morris County.’’
The iCanBike program, which is a nonprofit endeavor, will be held at CCM from August 6 to August 10, said camp organizers Diane Doherty and Judy Lauber. The cost is $200.00.
“Biking has the potential for being a family activity since everyone can ride together,’’ said Doherty.
“For the campers, biking is a monumental accomplishment. And their families can sit back and enjoy watching the participants having fun.’’
“For the campers, biking can build self-esteem, improve their confidence and improve their physical fitness,’’ said Lauber, who along with Doherty is an avid cyclist.
Each daily session will have a maximum of eight participants, with five sessions per day, so this summer’s iCanBike at CCM can accommodate a total of 40 participants.
It will be held indoors from Monday through Friday. But riders who acquire enough skill will be able to ride outdoors for part of the week in a roped off parking area, with their volunteer spotters.
“This is a great opportunity for people with disabilities to learn to independently ride,’’ said Marty Epstein, the owner of Marty’s Reliable Cycle, and the bike shop sponsor of the event.
The Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation also is a sponsor. Their mission is to promote safe cycling and advance the awareness about the role of cycling in the community.
The Hyatt House Hotel also is sponsoring the program, and is facilitating reservations
For professional staff members from iCanShine, Inc., which is the national organization.
“This is a unique and rewarding program,’’ said Doherty, who said that donations would gladly be accepted by the nonprofit group to help cover the expenses of running the camp.
To learn more about iCanBike camp or register, click here.
PARSIPPANY — Dr. Patrick Selimo, of Parsippany, is offering a FREE Seminar on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Parsippany Public Library, 449 Halsey Road.
Dr. Pat has been a Parsippany resident for 45 years and is currently a Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany member as well as a Parsippany Chamber of Commerce member. As a community service to the awesome EMT, Firefighters, Police, and area residents. Dr. Pat will be hosting this FREE presentation which has been developed with the intention of helping these public servants have a more productive, injury free, and longer career.
The three departments listed above have physically taxing careers that can sometimes lead to career ending disabilities. The information presented will give these groups some powerful information that will prevent early retirement from occurring, and, teach them a way of obtaining an optimal level of health.
On behalf of Synergy Chiropractic and the town of Parsippany, Dr. Pat is truly honored to have the opportunity to to present this information to such an outstanding group of public servants who play a vital role in helping this town be as AWESOME as it is to work, play and live in.
PARSIPPANY — Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department held a Fish or Chicken and Chips Dinner on Friday, February 23.
Funds from this event help support many of the community activities the all volunteer fire company performs. The dinners was catered by Argyles Restaurant. (Argyles is known for its Scottish style Fish & Chips)
Due to a mechanical problem with one of the three fryers from Argyles not getting hot enough to properly cook they experienced some delays in serving at our usual pace.
The volunteers were able to serve 250 meals.
We thank everyone for their patience and next years event will be Friday, March 15, 2019.
Rainbow Lakes Fish & Chips Dinner
1 of 10
Samantha Denise serving the food
Peter Nardi
Loretta and Adam Gragnani
Michael and Delores dePierro
Samantha Denise and Maria Lysak serving the guests
Paul Carifi, Jr., and his twin sons, Jonathan and Tyler
Joey Reeber, Sr. Deputy Chief
Doug Reighart, Chief and Nicolas Limanov
Joey Reeber, Jr., serving up fish and chips
Robert Campbell, Sr. and Richard Miller
Argyle’s Scottish style Fish & Chips has been featured on several television programs, in New Jersey Monthly magazine, as well as in many local newspapers. They attract a largely Scottish, Irish and English clientele from all over the country and around the world – and frequently encounter visitors from Scotland and Ireland just dropping in for some “home cooked food.”
PARSIPPANY —The Morris County Office of Emergency Management had a briefing with JCP&L earlier today. Based on that briefing there are currently more than 35,000 customers in Morris County without power.
Never go near a downed power line, even if they think it is no longer carrying electricity. Extra caution should be used in areas where downed lines are tangled in trees or other debris. This tree was resting on power lines on Beachwood Road, Lake Parsippany
It is estimated that Parsippany-Troy Hills has 1199 locations without power. Union Road is in progress, Moraine Road is also in progress and the following four roads should be today. Lake Shore Drive, Puddingstone Road, Knoll Road and Lord Stirling Drive will also have crews out today attempting repairs. JCP&L is predicting that the entirety of Parsippany will have all power restored by 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6. If you encounter any downed electrical lines please call Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department non emergency phone number at (973) 263-4300 or in the case of a life threatening emergency dial 911.
On Sunday afternoon Mayor Michael Soriano said “I would like to thank the first responders for their diligence and hard work. We are blessed to have dedicated professionals that work at our Police department, Office of Emergency Management, Ambulance services, Parks & Forestry Department, and Department of Public Works. We also have dedicated people in our six Fire Departments, our Volunteer Ambulance Squads, and Rescue and Recovery, Health and Human Services.I also want to thank the Knoll Community Center, Library staff and the the PAL for serving as warming and comfort stations for people who were in need because of the storm.”
Trees landed on a car on Richard Street
At the height of the storm on Friday, more than 54,000 JCP&L customers reported outages in Morris County. Randolph had the most customers affected with more than 8,000, or 75 percent of total customers.
Friday’s nor’easter brought winds up to 40 to 50 miles per hour with rain and some snow in parts of Morris County.
Due to the magnitude of the outage, getting specific information on the restoration time for a particular neighborhood or street is not possible at this time while JCP&L remains in storm mode.
Water and Ice are available at these locations for JCP&L customers currently without power:
Acme Supermarkets, 329 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains
Acme Supermarkets, 550 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton
Acme Supermarkets, 123 East Main Street, Denville
If you need power or you need a shower, Lakeland Hills YMCA is available. If you reside in their service area (Parsippany, Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Denville, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Montville, Mountain Lakes, Pequannock, and Riverdale) and are still experiencing a power outage from the storm, they welcome you to come warm up at the Y! Feel free to come take a shower, and power your devices, and visit with neighbors going through the same thing. Non-members must present photo ID. Pass the word in your neighborhood. They close at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4.
You can also use the Parsippany-Troy Hills Library at 449 Halsey Road, until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday to warm up or to power your devices.
JCP&L advised Morris County OEM they still have facilities and residences that have not been entered into their outage system.
It is imperative that all locations without power are entered into their system. To report outages, customers may call 1-888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877), go to www.jcp-l.com, or click on the “Report Outage” link on www.firstenergycorp.com.
This is what gives JCP&L the ability to manage the prioritization process and make sure all power is restored.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces the arrest of three individuals stemming from an investigation into the illegal distribution of narcotics and firearms.
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp
This joint investigation was conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit/Narcotics Task Force and, the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, the Mt. Olive Police Department, the Dover Police Department, the Byram Police Department, the New Jersey State Police and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation culminated on Thursday, March 1, when several Court authorized warrants were executed and led to the seizure of two handguns, thirty-five rounds of ammunition, over one half ounce of cocaine, over six pounds of marijuana, drug distribution related paraphernalia and the profits of criminal activity in excess of $14,000 United States currency.
The following individuals were arrested as a result of this investigation:
Defendant: Naeem White
Two counts of first-degree unlawful possession of a weapon (Handgun) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5b(1) and N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5j.
Two counts of second-degree Certain Persons Not to Possess a Weapon (Handgun) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7b(1)
Two counts of second-degree possession of a weapon while committing a CDS related offense (Handgun), in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1a
Two counts of third-degree distribution of CDS within 1000 feet of a school zone (Cocaine) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7a
Two counts of third-degree possession of CDS with the intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school zone (Cocaine) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7A
Four counts of third-degree distribution of CDS (Cocaine) in violation of 2C:35-5a(1) and 5b(3).
Four counts of third-degree possession of CDS with the intent to distribute (Cocaine) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5a(1) and 5b(3)
Four counts of third-degree possession of CDS (Cocaine) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a(1)
One count of third-degree distribution of CDS within 1000 feet of a school zone (Marijuana) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7a
One count of third-degree possession of CDS with the intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school zone (Marijuana) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7a
One count of third-degree receiving stolen property (Handgun) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-7a
One count of fourth-degree distribution of CDS (Marijuana) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5a(1) and 5b(12)
One count of fourth-degree possession of CDS with the intent to distribute (Marijuana) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5a(1) and 5b(12)
Two counts of fourth-degree distribution of a weapon (Handgun) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9d
One count of a disorderly persons offense of possession of CDS (Marijuana) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a(4)
Defendant: Christian Mojica
One count of first-degree unlawful possession of a weapon (Handgun) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5b(1)
One count of second-degree Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon (Handgun) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7b(1)
One count of second degree possession of CDS with the intent to distribute (Marijuana) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5a(1) and 5b(10)(b)
One count of fourth-degree possession of CDS (Marijuana) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a(3)
One count of a disorderly persons offence of possession of drug paraphernalia, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2
Defendant: Darryl Riggs
One count of third-degree possession of CDS with the intent to distribute (Marijuana) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5a(1) and 5b(11)
One count of fourth-degree possession of CDS (Marijuana) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a(3)
One count of a disorderly persons offense of possession of drug paraphernali, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2
Pursuant to the Bail Reform law, Naeem White and Christian Mojica were lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a first appearance and pre-trial detention hearing. Darryl Riggs charged on a summons complaint.
Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp wishes to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit (Narcotics Task Force and its participating agencies), the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, the Mt. Olive Police Department, the Dover Police Department, the Byram Police Department, the New Jersey State Police and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office for their efforts related to this investigation.
Prosecutor Knapp said, “This joint investigation coordinated by our Narcotics Task Force resulted in the arrests of individuals responsible for distributing illegal firearms and drugs in our communities. The success of this investigation would not have been possible without the commitment of the law enforcement agencies who worked cooperatively with the Narcotics Task Force.”
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY – Longhorn Steakhouse, 690 Route 46, has renewed their membership in the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Longhorn is a casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef and other American dishes in a ranch-style space. LongHorn Steakhouse’s steaks are filled with juicy flavors. LongHorn Steakhouse is creating healthy meals that are enticing to anyone’s taste buds. A night out deserves a drink to celebrate, and this restaurant has the perfect selection of beer and wine to go with your meal. Got kids? No problem at LongHorn Steakhouse! This restaurant is a fantastic spot for families to dine together.
Pictured above is Longhorn’s General Manager, David Nelson, with Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee Chairman Dr. Patrick Selimo.
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.
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 322, Parsippany. For more information call (973) 402-6400.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills Players of Parsippany Hills High School will be performing their 2018 Spring Musical starting on Thursday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m.
This year’s production is “The Drowsy Chaperone!” The students of PHHS, ranging from Freshmen to Seniors, have been hard at work since January rehearsing nearly every day to bring this hilarious Tony award winning show to life.
The cast consists of Dan Gardner, Nicolette Kelly, Anthony Paterno, Teresa Folan, Jackie Pascale, Mikayla Acree, Brittani Vecchia, Shoumik Vaddi, Ruth Kowalski, Meera Iyer, Jake Hockwitt, Brianna Davies, Brian Davies, Chris Berardo, Mia Maccarella, Abby Lee, Virginia Lanza, Catie O’Neill, Laila Kirsten, Sabrina Vacardipane, Rafaella Espinosa, Alyssa Borino, Abby Marin, Abby Wilson, Jake Murphy, Tinalyn Nguyen, Caroline Berardo, Scarlette Horvath, Janna Belfiore, Rosie Walek, Sarah Fichter, Tara Antonacci, David Sinchi, Jack Reppen, Sam Reppen, Aishling McCarthy, Amanda Yorlano, Carolyn Modin, Davida Padi, Angelina Robie, Bethany Powell, Dhaara Bhatt, Marta Torres, Disharee Dastidar, Vanessa Iradi, Meghan Lalo, Rachel Klemovitch, Will Ferentinos, Amol Srivastava, Olivia Isakssan, Sarah Zigman and Samantha Catalini.
Show dates are Thursday, March 15, Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door. $10.00 Adults; $5.00 Senior Citizens and Non District Students; PTHSD Students with school ID free.
Performances are held in the auditorium of Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive.
PARSIPPANY — The Friends of the Parsippany Library is asking you to clean out your closets to support their upcoming Prom Dress Sale.
Held Thursday, April 5 through Sunday, April 8 at the Main Library, the event will allow area young women to feel beautiful and confident through access to affordable prom dresses (priced at $15.00 each).
Teens will also benefit by the Friends of the Parsippany Library donating all proceeds to the library’s teen programming and collections to supplement the library’s operating budget.
The Parsippany library provides the town’s diverse population of teenagers with valuable resources through its collections as well as technology-related classes, art sessions, and workshops. The teen room is also a safe haven; Teen Central is often full of students studying or simply spending time with their peers. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) also offers this age group a leadership opportunity. TAB members help plan teen programming, develop the teen collection and promote teen library use.
Now through March 31, new or gently used formal dresses that are appropriate for the prom are being collected at the Main Library location at 449 Halsey Road. They can be dropped off during the library’s normal hours of operation.
Sponsorships and donations of prom-related goods and services such as florists, beauty salons, and photographers are also being sought.
PARSIPPANY — Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 recently donated to The Valerie Fund. Accepting a check from Sons of Italy President Joseph Jannarone, Jr. is Bella Rocco, Parsippany. The Sons of Italy has been supporting The Valerie Fund for a number of years
The Valerie Fund’s mission is to provide support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders.
The Valerie Fund is a not-for-profit organization established in 1976 in memory of nine-year-old Valerie Goldstein by her parents, Ed and Sue.
Families turn to The Valerie Fund because of the unique combination of medical care, counseling, and other services it provides. The Valerie Fund Children’s Centers comprise the largest network of healthcare facilities for children with cancer and blood disorders in New Jersey, and one of the largest in the nation. They host over 25,000 patient visits each year.
Bella Rocco with Sons of Italy President Joseph Jannarone Jr. Sons of Italy. Sons of Italy donates to The Valerie Fund on behalf of Bella.
The Valerie Fund Walk and JAG Physical Therapy 5K will be held on Saturday, June 9 starting at 8:00 a.m. at Verona Park, corner of Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside Avenue, Verona.
You can join Bella Rocco at the 5K by clicking here.
2018 will mark the 10 year Anniversary of Bella’s Bunch. TEN YEARS of family, friends and our community coming together to support this amazing cause. TOGETHER Bella’s Bunch has raised over $50,000 and counting for these warrior kids that continue to fight the fight! Walk for every kid in a green shirt and every parent that is part of the club that we never signed up for. Three surgeries later Bella continues to be monitored on a regular basis never knowing what the next MRI will bring but confident that no matter what, together we will keep pushing forward to get through anything thrown her way. She has always been and always will be in my eyes a Rock Star, a shining example of perseverance, strength, and fearlessness. Walk with us! Run with us! Donate with us!
The MRIs and doctors visits continue but thank god they have remained uneventful, just the way we like it. Her support for The Valerie Fund continues and has become a welcomed tradition with many friends and families that join us year after year.
Bella has set a goal to raise $5,000 this year for The Valerie Fund.
The Valerie Fund relies on the dollars raised to help the children who live in our community. The Walk and 5K Run will support our mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step you walk or run and every dollar you raise helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. Our philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.
The annual Valerie Run/Walk is an effort to raise money and support for children with cancer
PARSIPPANY – The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany was recognized as a model club by Kiwanis International, for their contributions to The Eliminate Project.
The Eliminate Project is the Kiwanis family’s biggest campaign for children yet. But it’s not the first.
In 1994, Kiwanis joined UNICEF and partners for Kiwanis’ first worldwide service project to virtually eliminate iodine deficiency disorder, the world’s leading cause of preventable mental disability. Kiwanis-family members raised and leveraged nearly $100 million.
The effort spared millions of children the pain of disability and continues to make an impact in more than 103 countries. Thanks to The Eliminate Project, started in 2010, Kiwanis and UNICEF continue to make the world a better place for children.
With a goal of raising $110 million, The Eliminate project strives to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus “MNT”. Tetanus can infect newborns, spreading quickly, causing excruciating pain and killing within days. It’s a terrible disease, preventing even the comfort of a mother’s touch—but it’s highly preventable. MNT is easily prevented by giving women of childbearing age a series of three vaccine doses, which cost roughly $1.80. This cost includes the vaccinations, syringes, safe storage, transportation and more.
In January 2018, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany fulfilled their pledge, donating a total of $45,000.00, to The Eliminate Project. This donation represents a total of 25,000 lives of mothers and babies saved.
On behalf of Kiwanis International, NJ District Eliminate Chair Michael Mulhall and New Jersey Kiwanis Division 9 Lieutenant Governor Howard Gordon presented club president Frank Cahill the Model Club Patch and Model Club Lapel pins for each member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
Frank Cahill said “This wasn’t a project that I started or can take credit for, I just happen to be President when Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany made their final donations. Many thanks to the previous presidents that kept this commitment as part of their fundraising efforts. Bob Keller (2011-2012), signed the pledge during his term as President, and it continued through five presidents, Davey Willans (2012-2013), Carol Tiesi (2013-2014), Mimi Letts (2014-2015), Connie Keller (2015-2016), and Greg Elbin (2016-2017), until our commitment was reached.”
To learn more about the Eliminate Project click here.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. It is not religious based or partisan in any way. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. We are 62 members strong and growing. New members are always welcome. (Click here for more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany).
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Democratic Committee held its Nominating Convention on Tuesday, February 27 at Parsippany PAL Youth Center.
The Nominating Convention determines who will be on the Democratic party line on the ballot in the primary election to be held on Tuesday, June 6. The nominating committee selections are Senator Robert Menendez, Mikie Sherrill for Congress and Richard Corcoran, Mary Dougherty and Rupande Mehta for Morris County Freeholder.
Mary Rupande Mehta, who ran for the Denville council last year, and Richard Corcoran, an accountant from Boonton who ran for the state Assembly.
The nominating committee selections are Mary Dougherty, Richard Corcoran, and Rupande Mehta for Morris County Freeholder; Mikie Sherrill for Congress and Robert Menendez for Senator (not pictured)
Mikie Sherrill said “I am thrilled to have the support of Morris County Democrats for the June primary. Since I announced in May 2017, I have been meeting with people throughout Morris County in their homes, at town halls, and in diners. I am proud to have their endorsement and look forward to working together to flip this district in November.”
Currently, the 11th district Congressional seat is occupied by Rodney Frelinghuysen who recently announced he was retiring at the end of his term.
Frelinghuysen held that seat since 1995. A member of the Republican Party, Frelinghuysen has served as Chair of the House Appropriations Committee since 2017. Frelinghuysen announced on January 29, that he would not seek re-election that year.
Democratic candidates for the US Senate, US House of Representatives and Morris County Freeholder spoke to over 600 people in attendance
There was overwhelming support in the room for Mikie Sherrill to fill his seat. Ms. Sherrill’s applause was only surpassed by a standing ovation for Freeholder candidate from Denville, Rupande Mehta, who shared her touching story of a long-held dream of leaving her home country of India to build a new life in the United States; that dream being fulfilled over a year ago when she became a naturalized US citizen. Ms. Mehta rallied the crowd with her call for “representation” and honored the many women in the room who had taken the lead and fought a battle of representation in their communities.
There was overwhelming support in the room for Mikie Sherrill to fill Rodney Frelinghuysen’s seat
Mary Dougherty said concerns about the quality of care at the Morris View nursing home, where her mother-in-law resides, helped motivate her to run. The freeholders recently privatized the facility. She also has questions about $107 million in renovations and new courtrooms proposedfor the county courthouse in Morristown.
Since moving to Morristown 29 years ago, Dougherty has chaired the town Democratic committee and the town planning board, and served on the Morristown Housing Authority. She is in her 19th year on the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority.
The freeholders appointed her a trustee of the county School of Technology, and of the Open Space Trust Fund. She also was a member of the first Morris County Women’s Advisory Council.
Mary Dougherty said “It’s an honor to run for Morris County Freeholder, I strongly feel that in this crucial time we don’t need a ‘One Party Voice and Vision.’ All Morris County residents deserve to be represented, no Democrat has served on the Freeholder Board since the 70’s. I feel it’s imperative that we have a new lens on how we are spending our funds overseeing our social services, our county parks, who we’re appointing to boards and commissions and how the County is running overall. I believe with my 20+ years of serving in many of these areas, I can bring the needed change and experience to serve the county well.”
Freeholder candidate Rupande Mehta said “I am so overwhelmed by the support and the nomination I have received and feel confident that working together we can change the tide of this single party rule in Morris. This election year will be a turning point in our country’s history and I am honored to play a small part in it.”
Noticeably absent in attendance was perennial Freeholder candidate, Dr. Rozella Clyde.
Morris County Chairman Chip Robinson said, “I want to thank the hundreds of people who attended our Morris County Democrats Nominating Convention tonight.”
There were also nominations made for the 7th district at the Nominating Convention.
Parsippany-Troy Hills is part of the 11th Congressional District.
Three, three-year terms on the all-Republican Freeholder board will be contested in November. Incumbent Christine Myers of Mendham Township has taken a federal job; incumbents Deborah Smith and John Cesaro are likely to seek re-election.
For the 113th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2010 Census), the district contains all or portions of four counties and 54 municipalities.
Essex County:
Bloomfield, Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Montclair, North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell, West Orange. (Note: Bloomfield, Montclair and West Orange are also part of District 10).
Morris County:
Boonton Town, Butler, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson Township, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Montville, Morris Township, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Pequannock<, Randolph Township, Riverdale, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township and Victory Garden.
Passaic County:
Bloomingdale, Little Falls, North Haledon, Totowa, Wayne and Woodland Park.
Sussex County:
Byram Township, Hopatcong, Ogdensburg, Sparta Township and Stanhope.
Senate: Senator Robert Menendez: 189 votes. Mitchell Horn: 25 votes. Lisa McCormick: 15 votes. Michael Starr Hopkins: 8 votes.
Congressional District 11: Mikie Sherrill: 142 votes. Tamara Harris: 29 votes. Mark Washburne: 3 votes. Mitchell Cobert: 1 vote.
Congressional District 7: Tom Malinowski: 34 votes. Goutam Jois: 17 votes. Linda Weber: 10 votes. Peter Jacob: 8 votes. David Pringle: 4 votes.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Brian C. Spring of the Pequannock Township Police Department announce the arrest of Sergiu Jitcu, 39, of Saddle Brook, on Computer Theft charges.
On or about November 8, 2017, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was contacted by Chilton Memorial Hospital/Atlantic Health Systems Director of Security who reported a theft of computer equipment from the facility by the defendant, now a former IT employee at Chilton Memorial Hospital.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes Division was advised that Chilton Medical Center received information from a resident of Wisconsin that he had purchased a computer hard drive on eBay from the defendant and this computer hard drive contained personal identifying information of individual(s) who may have been treated at Chilton Memorial Hospital.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes Division commenced an investigation into the allegation and, ultimately, executed a Search Warrant on the defendant’s residence and motor vehicles resulting in the seizure of various computer equipment and additional items belonging to Chilton Memorial Hospital.
Subsequent investigation has revealed that at least one computer storage medium, which was sold on eBay by the defendant, contained data/data bases with personal identifying information of patient(s) of Chilton Memorial Hospital.
On or about December 15, 2017, Atlantic Health Systems sent notifications to patients, identified as potentially being affected by the theft, who had been treated at Chilton Medical Center advising of the incident.
The defendant has been charged with the following offenses based on the defendant’s criminal activity on various dates between January 1, 2015 and November 8, 2017:
1 count of Computer Criminal Activity, i.e. computer theft by taking data, data base, computer storage medium or computer equipment without authorization, or in excess of the authorization, which contained personal identifying information, medical diagnosis or other medical information concerning an identifiable person(s), in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-25e, a crime of the Second degree;
1 count of Computer Criminal Activity, i.e. computer theft by accessing data, data base, computer storage medium or computer equipment without authorization or in excess of the authorization, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-25a, a crime of the Third degree;
1 count of Access and Disclosure of data or personal identifying information, i.e. purposely or knowingly accessing data, data base, computer storage medium or computer equipment without authorization, or in excess of the authorization, and recklessly discloses such data, data base or personal identifying information, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31a, a crime of the Third degree; and
1 count of Theft, i.e. the taking of computer equipment from Chilton Memorial Hospital, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3a, a crime of the Third degree.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes Division, Pequannock Township Police Department, Saddle Brook Police Department and Chilton Memorial Hospital/Atlantic Health Systems whose efforts contributed to the investigation of this case
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — Joyce Gong was named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December 2017. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.71 or higher.
Gong, the daughter of Dr. Baoqing Gong and Ms. Lin Zhang is a 2017 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.
Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is internationally recognized as a leading college of the liberal arts, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world. Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community.
With a commitment to affordability, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion or national origin. Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world.
PARSIPPANY — On Thursday, March 1, at 9:35 p.m, the Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received information that a juvenile reportedly made threats via Snapchat, which appeared to be directed towards certain students who the juvenile attends Parsippany Hills High School with.
Police Administration, along with Director of School Security, Detective Lt. Keith Lefferts were immediately notified.
Patrol Officers, along with School Resource Officers Detective R. Lenahan and P. McCarthy responded to the residence to speak to the 15 year old male Juvenile who attends Parsippany Hills High School.
While speaking to the juvenile and viewing the social media post, it was determined that the post did not directly mention any type of threats towards a specific student.
It also did not mention any time frame, weapons, or means of which the threat would be carried out.
The juvenile was taken into custody and charged accordingly.
He was later released into the custody of his parents.
School officials have been notified of the incident. Due to the recent incidents around the country, our officers will act accordingly to make sure the schools, staff and students are protected and each threat is fully investigated.
During the investigation if the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department need to take action, they will not hesitate. If you see or hear of any type of threat please report it immediately.
PARSIPPANY — Central Middle School conducted its Fourth Annual Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 27.
Sixty-six classroom spelling bee champions from sixth, seventh and eighth grade eagerly competed for the school championship.
Joanne Hirsch, Spelling Bee Coordinator and teacher of English for 38 years in the Parsippany Troy Hills School District, organized the competition based on the Scripps National Spelling Bee guidelines.
CMS 4th Annual Spelling Bee
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CMS 4th Annual Spelling Bee
The eloquent and articulate pronouncer was Mr. Joseph Gillespie, Computer Teacher
Judges: and Mrs. Theresa Mulroony (Guidance Counselor) and Mr. Thomas Curcio, English teacher with Mrs. Hirsch
The Finalists
First Place winner Jason Hao, Mrs. Hirsch, Spelling Bee Coordinator
Mr. Gray
Principal, First Place winner Jason Hao, Mrs. Hirsch, Spelling Bee Coordinator
This year's school champion was a seventh grader, Jason Hao
The eloquent and articulate pronouncer was Mr. Joseph Gillespie, Computer Teacher, and the judges were Mr. Thomas Curcio, English teacher and Mrs. Theresa Mulroony (Guidance Counselor). Students had been enthusiastically studying 300 challenging words in preparation for the competition, and after the initial list was exhausted, random words from prior lists were utilized.
In light of the current focus on Core Content State Standards, this competition provides the opportunity for improvement of spelling and vocabulary skills.
After sixteen arduous and intensive rounds, this year’s school champion was a seventh grader, Jason Hao, who embraced the winning title with the word “humongous.”
He will receive a plaque in his name to be displayed in the school and a free one year subscription to Encyclopaedia Britannica online (courtesy of Scripps National Spelling Bee). Seventh grader Sehaj Munot came in second and Laya Neelisetty came in third.
PARSIPPANY — Two men who allegedly engaged in arms and ammunition sales to an unnamed party in Ukraine were indicted on conspiracy charges Wednesday, February 28, according to federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh.
Prosecutors say Michael Stashchyshyn, 55, of Hanover Township and Michael Cox, 42, of Beverly Hills, Michigan, conspired to export night vision equipment, guns and ammo to Ukraine without a required State Department-issued license.
The items were purchased in the United States by Cox and others, and shipped to Stashchyshyn who owns a freight forwarder business in Parsippany. Stashchyshyn then shipped the items to an individual in Ukraine in violation of U.S. law and regulations. The items shipped are contained on the Federal Munitions List and are controlled by the International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations. They are illegal to ship without a license from the State Department, which the defendants and their co-conspirators did not have.
Both men face potential fines of up to $250,000, up to five years in prison or both, according to prosecutors.
U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady from the Western District of Pennsylvania said Assistant U.S. Attorneys Charles A. Eberle and Shardul Desai are prosecuting the case.
Prosecutors say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Postal Inspection Service conducted the investigation leading to the indictment.
A google search shows that Michael Stashchyshyn is President at Roxolana International Trade, 2200 Route 10 West, Suite 104.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — Brooklawn Middle School students heard a presentation from Alison Crowther, the mother of Welles Crowther, a man who led people to safety after terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
She showed the students a video produced by ESPN entitled “The Man in the Red Bandana” which told the story of the last hour of her son’s life.
This event was sponsored by the Parsippany Education Foundation.
Welles Remy Crowther was born on Tuesday, May 17, 1977 at Lying-In Hospital, New York Hospital, NYC. From a very early age on he exhibited fine qualities. He was always polite and well-spoken even from a very early age. He was caring of others, especially his little sister, Honor, and very protective, with a strong sense of duty. He also was tremendously self-disciplined from a very early age.
These qualities of sense of duty and caring for others were a solid part of Welles’ character all throughout his life. His Nyack and college friends, as well as his family, knew this about Welles. He was especially devoted to his family: his parents, two sisters, Honor and Paige, and his grandparents. He was deeply fond of his uncles, aunts, and cousins, as well, and had a strong and enduring sense of family, always. Welles began his life in Pomona, NY, but his family moved to Upper Nyack, NY when Welles was 7 years old. Thus most of his school experiences and early friendships, from 2nd grade onward, were based in Nyack.
Welles attended Upper Nyack Elementary School, joined the Cub Scouts, then Boy Scouts, played Little League baseball and Pop Warner football. For three summers he was the Rockland County Diving Champion for his age group, and participated in sailing and tennis camps in Nyack. Welles then attended Nyack Middle School where he began to play lacrosse and ice hockey in addition to the other sports. He attended Camp Becket, Becket, MA, then he began to attend specialized summer programs for ice hockey and lacrosse. Welles also enjoyed and excelled at skiing, tennis, sailing and, later, golf.
While he was in high school, at the age of 16, Welles joined Empire Hook & Ladder Co., No. 1, Upper Nyack, NY as a junior member. When he turned 18, Welles completed the New York State training program in firematics and became a full member of the company, fighting fires and dealing with emergency situations. Before his death he started make plans of joining the FDNY full time.
Welles attended Boston College, where he played varsity men’s lacrosse for four years whose trademark was a red bandana. He graduated in 1999 with a degree in Economics. He was active with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a Boston College program that worked with underprivileged youngsters in the Boston area.
After graduation, Welles lived in Hoboken, NJ with Boston College friends for the first year and then in Greenwich Village, NYC with a friend he had met while in Spain.
Welles worked as an intern with the investment banking firm of Sandler O’Neill & Partners during the summer of 1997. During the summer of 1998, he traveled to Spain to participate in a summer program organized by Syracuse University, studying foreign markets. After graduation, Welles joined Sandler O’Neill & Partners, 2 World Trade Center, 104th floor, NYC, working first in research and then as an equities trader after earning his Series 7 license.
On September 11, 2001, minutes after United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower between floors 78 and 85 at 9:03 a.m., Crowther called his mother from his office at 9:12 a.m., leaving the message, “Mom, this is Welles. I wanted you to know that I’m OK.” After that he naturally and courageously sprung into action. It is now observed that Crowther saved as many as 18 people before the tower collapsed on him, leading to his demise. Many of the survivors relayed stories of the man who saved them. A hero that was wearing a red bandana.
It was the same red bandana he was wearing when the rescuers discovered his body at the World Trade Center site in March of 2002.
PARSIPPANY — The spirit of this young-reader event is encapsulated by an appropriate quote: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” wrote Dr. Seuss.
Intervale School, along with many other schools in United States, celebrated Read Across America by celebrating Dr. Seuss birthday. Intervale School held their celebration on Tuesday, February 27.
NEA’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on Friday, March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
Readers included Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Nicolas Limanov, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Brian Conover, Board of Education President Frank Neglia, Board members Judy Mayer, Andy Choffo, Alison Cogan and Tim Berrios. In addition former teachers and parents read to the students.
Geisel published 46 children’s books, often characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme, and frequent use of anapestic meter.
Nicolas Limanov reading “Wish I had Duck Feet” to the second grade class of Ms. Maloney
Board Member Judy Myer and Dr. Aniello
I Love Reading
Thing 1 and Thing 2
The children colored the celebration cake
Board Member Timothy Berrios reading to the fourth grade class of Mrs. Palombi
Tim Berrios reading to the fourth grade class of Mrs. Palombi
Tim Berrios talking to Mrs. Palombi
Mayor Michael Soriano reading to the first grade classes of Mrs. Peterson and Ms. Guisti
Robert Peluso reading to the first grade classes of Mrs. Peterson and Ms. Guisti
Robert Peluso reading to the first grade classes of Mrs. Peterson and Ms. Guisti
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Sergent finished reading, then talking to second grade students of Ms. Alterman
Mayor Michael Soriano reading to the students
Mayor Michael Soriano reading to the first grade classes of Mrs. Peterson and Ms. Guisti
Patrolman Brian Conover reading to students reading to the kindergarten classes of Ms. Madrigal-Babcock and Mrs. Gomez
Patrolman Brian Conover reading to students reading to the kindergarten classes of Ms. Madrigal-Babcock and Mrs. Gomez
More birthday cakes
Nicolas Limanov and Mayor Michael Soriano holding the balloon figures
Balloon figures
Thing 1
The celebration cake
His most-celebrated books include the bestselling Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, Fox in Socks, The King’s Stilts, Hop on Pop, Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. His works have spawned numerous adaptations, including 49 television specials, four feature films, a Broadway musical and four television series.
He won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1958 for Horton Hatches the Egg and again in 1961 for And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Geisel also worked as an illustrator for advertising campaigns, most notably for Flit and Standard Oil, and as a political cartoonist for PM, a New York City newspaper. During World War II, he worked in an animation department of the United States Army, where he wrote Design for Death, a film that later won the 1947 Academy Award for Documentary Feature.
He was a perfectionist in his work and would sometimes spend up to a year on a book. It was not uncommon for him to throw out 95% of his material until he settled on a theme for his book. For a writer he was unusual in that he preferred to be paid only after he finished his work rather than in advance.
Geisel’s birthday, March 2, has been adopted as the annual date for National Read Across America Day, an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association.
PARSIPPANY — At a recent breakfast meeting, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill had the opportunity to swear in Joe Jannarone, Jr., Joe was a previous member who was involved in the mid 90’s.
Jannarone is employed by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Club President Frank Cahill presented Mr. Jannarone with his membership plaque and Club President-Elect Karen DeChristopher placed the official Kiwanis membership on Joe. Pictured with Joe is his father, also a Kiwanis Club member since 1993.
Frank Cahill said “We welcome Mr. Jannarone to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”
K-Kids is a service club for students in elementary school. It’s led by elementary students and teaches the value of helping others by taking part in community service projects.
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.
This year’s production is “The Drowsy Chaperone!” The students of PHHS, ranging from Freshmen to Seniors, have been hard at work since January rehearsing nearly every day to bring this hilarious Tony award winning show to life.
The Eliminate Project is the Kiwanis family’s biggest campaign for children yet. But it’s not the first.
While he was in high school, at the age of 16, Welles joined Empire Hook & Ladder Co., No. 1, Upper Nyack, NY as a junior member. When he turned 18, Welles completed the New York State training program in firematics and became a full member of the company, fighting fires and dealing with emergency situations. Before his death he started make plans of joining the FDNY full time.
