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Morris County Sheriff Gannon and Hope One Team Honored at National Event

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MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon and founding partners in the Hope One mobile substance use recovery program this week received an award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Morris County Sheriff Gannon and Hope One Team Honored at National EventOn behalf of Hope One, Sheriff Gannon accepted the 2019 IACP/Security Industry Association Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public/Private Cooperation Award on October 29, at the IACP’s Annual Banquet in Chicago.

“Hope One was based on a simple concept of treatment providers and specialists bringing critical recovery and resource services directly to people who may be too exhausted, frightened or overwhelmed by addiction to seek help on their own,’’ Sheriff Gannon said in accepting the award. “Hope One, with its steadfast, compassionate team, has saved lives and is committed to keep doing so,” he added.

The Sheriff’s Office and its Hope One partners – Rockaway-based Center for Addiction Recovery Education and Success (CARES), Daytop New Jersey, Prevention is Key and the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris – are the collective recipients of the award named in honor of retired University of Washington Police Department Chief Michael Shanahan.

Family Promise of Morris County, which specializes in finding emergency and permanent housing for homeless individuals and families, came aboard Hope One after its launch to make sure clients had essential toiletries and assistance in finding housing.

Sheriff Gannon was joined at the awards event by Undersheriff Mark Spitzer; Corporal Erica Valvano, who is the coordinator of Hope One; and Madine Despeine-Udoh, the Director of Self Help, Advocacy and Education for the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris. Hope One is a mobile substance use recovery and resource outreach vehicle. It travels to locations in Morris County that are known for opioid overdoses, homeless encampments, community soup kitchens, and areas where at-risk populations are known to congregate.

As of Oct. 28, Hope One has logged 1,629 hours on the road in 356 stops. The staff has made nearly 10,000 contacts with individuals, trained 2,075 people in how to reverse an opioid overdose with Narcan, assisted 154 people in getting into rehab and recovery programs, and linked another 118 people with mental health services.

With a stigma-free approach and toiletries, snacks and beverages to put visitors at ease, the Hope One staff from the start has made a new contact every 10.8 minutes.

For more information on Hope One click here.

 

Dwipi Patel Named to Summer 2019 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dwipi Patel

PARSIPPANY — Dwipi Patel has been named to the Summer 2019 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the summer of 2019.

Patel is a Doctor of Pharmacy student. She is a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 2014.

University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go at usciences.edu.

Parsippany hiring Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer. The Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer shall conduct School Safety and Security duties within Parsippany-Troy Hills School District.

Minimum Qualifications:
• The applicant must be a retired law enforcement officer less than 65 years of age, who served as a duly qualified, fully-trained, full-time officer in any municipality or county of this State or as a member of the State Police and was separated from that prior service in good standing, within three years of appointment to this position. “Good standing” shall exclude a retirement resulting from injury or incapacity.
• Provide a Letter of Good Standing issued by the Chief of the Department you retired from listing the date and type of retirement applicant received.
• Possess a NJ Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification of NJ State Police Academy Certification.
• Be a resident of the State of New Jersey during his or her term of appointment to this position.
• Be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty as would make the applicant unfit to perform his or her duties.
• The applicant must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• The applicant must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Any applicant offered a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.

Starting Salary for the Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer shall be $25.00 per hour and he/she shall work a schedule of up to 40 hours weekly, to be determined upon hiring. The Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer shall only work when school is in session. Successful candidates will begin employment immediately for the current school year.
For a complete list of minimum qualifications required by law, please refer to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10.

Applications can be obtained at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Please contact Captain Brian Dowd at (973) 263-4328 with any questions.

Letter to the Editor: Thank you from dePierro, Carifi Jr., and Gragnani

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Councilman Michael dePierro and Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.

parsippany focusDear Editor:

On behalf of my running mates and I, Thank you all … for your support during a very unusual campaign. Thank you for your votes, your phone calls, your emails, and your financial support. And thank you for visiting our facebook pages and entering comments of encouragement. And lastly, thank you for all of your congratulatory comments.

Making a difference is what public service is all about. A significant portion of our lives has been dedicated to serving the Parsippany Community. We have supported efforts to improve our quality of life at the lowest possible cost. Working together, we have accomplished much. Thanks to our combined efforts, Parsippany is a great place to live and work. We look forward to continuing our efforts to prepare Parsippany for future challenges.

As the Holiday season approaches, we would like to offer our best wishes to you and your family for health and happiness.

Michael J. dePierro
Councilman
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township

Morris Dems Celebrate Successful 2019 Election Cycle

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano with Chatham Boro Mayor-Elect Thaddeus Kobylarz at Parsippany's Purple Stride

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Democratic Committee announced their many successes at the local level. In what is typically a bad year for Democrats in New Jersey, the Morris County Democrats picked up nine local seats, including two mayoral seats in the Town of Boonton and Chatham Borough, while protecting most of our previously held Democratic seats.

“We could not be more proud of our accomplishments this year,” stated Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson, “By knocking on tens of thousands of doors and engaging voters, we brought many of these local candidates over the finish line and flipped towns that have not been in Democratic control for decades, if ever.”

Morris Democrats picked up seats in Boonton, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Madison, Morris Plains, and Morristown, gaining control in Chatham Borough and Chatham Township.

In addition to flipping these seats from red to blue, the Morris County Democrats also flipped the town of Dover from an entirely oppositional government to a truly Democratic and representative slate. In an astonishing victory, all five organization-backed candidates in Dover defeated Mayor James Dodd and his team of Alderman candidates. “In the span of two election cycles, we brought strong Democratic leadership to the town of Dover and defeated Dodd’s Democrats in Name Only. Dover residents will finally have a local government that truly represents them and will work with other Democrats at all levels of government,” said Chairman Chip Robinson.

The Democratic Chairman also gave a nod to other candidates who ran on the Democratic ticket this November, stating, “I would also like to thank the many candidates who ran for office and didn’t quite get over the line this November. In many of these towns and districts, this year was the first time we had Democrats running serious races. We are so proud of the work they did moving the needle.”

More Apartments For Parsippany?

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Forge Pond Developers has filed an application with the Zoning Board of Adjustment, seeking permission to convert lands and premises known as Powder Mill Plaza West to a multi-story residential apartment building containing 180 rental units, including 27 affordable housing units.  Currently the property is in the O-T Zoning District. The building and land is assessed at $8,325,800.

The plans indicate 144 one bedroom apartments, 30 two bedroom apartments and 6 three bedroom apartments.

The property located at 2900 Route 10 West is known as Powder Mill Plaza West. Currently the location consists of Bruno’s Italian Bistro, Cinnamon Indian Restaurant, Minado Restaurant, Planet Fitness, and other retail businesses.

According to New Jersey Tax Records the property is owned by Pineview Homes, Inc., located at 51 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2D, Morris Plains.

Applicant is seeking the following approvals, variances and waivers: Use Variance for the residential units which are not permitted in the zone under Zoning Ordinance; Variance for building height of 47.17 feet where 35 feet is allowed under Zoning Ordinance; “c” Variances as follows: (a) Building lot coverage of 18.6% where 15% is allowed; (b) Building height of 3-4 stories where 2½ stories is allowed; (c) Lot coverage of 64.1% where 60% is allowed; (d) From requirements of Section 225-61 for retaining walls greater than six feet.

The application was first presented on Wednesday, September 4.

The next hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

According to the State of New Jersey, Forge Pond Developers was formed on June 20, 1997 and the current registered agent is Edward Mosberg, 51 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2D, Morris Plains.

Freeholders Mastrangelo, Cabana and DeFillippo thank voters: Mastrangelo calls for new party leadership

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Frank L. Cahill
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Freeholder Thomas J. Mastrangelo

PARSIPPANY — Election Day has passed and the voters of Morris County have chosen to maintain a Republican Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Tom Mastrangelo said “On behalf of my running mates, thank you for your continued confidence. Our success can be attributed to the hard work of the candidates who have agreed to serve and stood for election this November. I consider public office a noble calling, as do many of my colleagues. We sacrifice time with our families, our privacy and quality of life to serve our community. Unfortunately, the leadership of our Morris County Republican Party is less interested in recruiting good, solid public servants with the best intentions. Rather, the Morris County Republican Committee has chosen to support the ambitions of opportunists looking for power and title. Much to others’ disappointment, I do not follow the party leaders’ orders but rather embrace good ideas regardless of whose idea it is and encourage spirited debate on the merits. So many logical, smart and innovative ideas die on the vine as a result of our Morris Republican Leadership’s abject failure.”

“Rather than run campaigns based on the shared values of our party: tax fairness, robust economy and support to keep our communities livable and attractive for our families, county GOP leadership would rather push inferior candidates and risk losing elections to others with questionable interests. So flawed and incompetent are these leaders that the primary election cost exceeded our general election campaign by a factor of five. These funds, contributed by our many supporters and friends to promote solid leadership, could have been put to better use such as cultivating future candidates. Despite the obstacles erected by our own party leaders, the incumbent Republican candidates prevailed. This is particularly vexing when the Morris County Republican Committee failed to raise funds or provide meaningful support to the Republican candidates in the general election. In the past, we could count on the Chairman and the Committee to provide funding as well as volunteers to support the Republican cause in November. This year the support was minimal and left most people wondering what had happened to our Grand Old Party. We need true party leaders: consensus builders and those that can effectively and efficiently articulate an intelligent platform based on our shared values. In today’s negatively-charged political environment, voters are tired of nastiness and petty character assassinations too prevalent in our seemingly endless campaign seasons.”

“So today, I am calling for the resignation of our party leadership. As the Morris County Republican Party will meet to select officials to serve in positions left vacant in this past election, the time is right and the need to replace misguided and ineffective leadership is even more necessary. It is time to rebuild our caucus from the ground up, lest we continue to lose positions on the national and local stage,” continued Mastrangelo.

From Prescription Drugs to Addiction

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Frank L. Cahill
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MOUNTAIN LAKES — Lakeland Hills YMCA is hosting “A Night of Conversation”, from prescription drugs to addiction.

This free community program is open to all and will be presented on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.

Senator Anthony M. Bucco will deliver the opening remarks. The presentation will be presented by Morris County Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury. Resources offered by Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health and other organizations. Guest Speaker James Gannon.

Learn how to openly discuss drug and alcohol abuse with your children, your parents, your family. You will be shocked to discover how prescription drug use can escalate from a few pain pills to addiction. Find out what’s new in the fight against the opioid crisis, explore other options for acute or chronic pain, and what you can do for someone who truly needs help.

Morris County’s Hope One mobile van will be on site for information and education.

For more information contact Rosemary Linder Day at (973) 334-2820.

Casey Parikh Appointed to Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Frank L. Cahill
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Casey (Kaushik) Parikh

PARSIPPANY — Casey (Kaushik) Parikh was appointed to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment by the Township Council on Tuesday, November 12.

Casey has over thirty years of experience in the field of computers communication and management; Demonstrated abilities in Public Relations, Community Service and Negotiations and he is founding member of Parsippany Indian Association.

He received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Florida Institute Of Tech., Melbourne, FL; Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) – Florida Institute of Tech., Melbourne, FL and Bachelor of Engineering (BSEE) – University of Bombay, Bombay, India.

Casey was employed at ADT / Tyco Security Services from June 1982 to July 2013.
At Tyco he was responsible for design and development of computer communication software, training users, supporting field offices, interviewing prospective employees and management of technical staff.  Responsible for interacting with the vendors. Responsibilities also included evaluating and recommending hardware and software for making buying decisions.

He is a member of the Morris County Open Space Committee; Current Treasurer at Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany; Past president of Forge Pond Homeowners Association.

Casey also was the Chairman of Parsippany Troy-Hills Planning Board from 1993 to 2017. He volunteers as an interpreter for the Parsippany Police Department.

Casey is married and the proud parent of two children. He has been a resident of Parsippany-Troy Hills for over thirty years.

He will officially be sworn in at an upcoming meeting of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Community Options Appoints Tracy Mendola to Lead Its Northern NJ Operations

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Community Options, Inc promoted Tracy Mendola to Regional State Director in Northern NJ.

Community Options owns and manages housing for persons with developmental disabilities. In this role, she will oversee Morris, Sussex, Essex, Somerset, Bergen, Passaic, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties. Tracy, resides in Rockaway, has been with Community Options in the role of Executive Director for over six years.

Her over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, include developmental disabilities, mental health and geriatric services. Robert Stack, President and CEO said:  “I am confident that Tracy will emulate stable leadership in her new role.

She strives to provide a meaningful quality of life to the individuals she supports, improve staff development and retention, and develop multiple residential programs throughout the region by working with local government agencies.” Community Options is a national nonprofit  based in Princeton. Founded in 1989 it is one of the largest nonprofits in New Jersey.

Meet Cooper, a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever!

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — This cutie unfortunately needed to find a new home when his family moved away into an apartment that did not allow dogs his size. We are very excited to find him his forever home though!

Cooper is a bit overweight right now at 90-100 lbs. but he is ready to run around your yard and burn that weight right off! Cooper is still working on his leash skills so he will need someone ready to train him. He is potty-trained and crate trained but also needs to learn his basic commands. He does know his name and “come” though and will happily run to you for pets!

Cooper is good with other dogs and children 10+ due to his size. Upon first meeting him, he is a bit anxious but he quickly warms up. Cooper loves people, playing in the yard, and getting pet!

If you’re looking for a sweet dog who would love to snuggle and go for walks with you, apply to adopt Cooper today!

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

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PHS AP Physics Students Build A Trebuchet

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Ms. Chowtavi’s AP Physics student entered the Picatinny Arsenal Pumpkin Slinging Contest in October, competing against seven other schools from Morris and Sussex Counties. Applying skills and concepts they studied in Physics class and adhering to stringent competition rules and regulations, multiple students volunteered to help design, construct and operate a 10 foot trebuchet which they used to sling pumpkins for maximum distance.

Students demonstrated excellent creativity, ingenuity, perseverance and collaborative skills as they continuously tweaked their design throughout the trial-and-error process which culminated in the competition at the Picatinny Arsenal Base.

Special thanks to Mr. Lazzari for helping with the construction, our Maintenance Dept. for transporting the trebuchet, the two engineers from Picatinny Arsenal for coaching our students, and Love Like Ashley and the Cistaro Family for purchasing the supplies.

It was very rewarding and a valuable hands-on learning experience for our students! Huge congrats to Ms. Chowtavi and our students Bethany Brodock, Connor Devens, Jillian Goveas, Aneesh Kakirde, Neil Khare, Abinav Nayini, Pamela Paguntalan, Jay Patel, Sahaj Patel, Anjali Shah, Sri Hari Shankar, Tobey Tan, Dylan Tran, Nate Walker, Tyler Wyka,
and Lawrence Yu.

Parsippany Honored Those Who Served

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Frank L. Cahill
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Cannon Salute led by Al Florio, Commander, Lamb's Artillery Company, Revolutionary Reenactment Group

PARSIPPANY — A Veterans Day ceremony was held Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany on Monday, November 11.

Mayor Michael Soriano said “244 years ago, the greatest military force the world would ever know was formed.  Since that first Continental Army was founded, millions of Americans have dedicated themselves to the protection of this nation and preservation of the values we hold dear.  The men and women of the United States Armed Forces represent the best of this country, and every American owes our veterans a great and sacred debt.  While we gather on this day every year to honor those sacrifices, caring for our veterans must be a priority we take seriously each and every day.”

The ceremony began with the Presentation of the Colors, by the Color Guards of American Legion Post 249 and VFW Post 10184, followed by Innovation by Rev. David Pickens, Pastor, Saint Peter the Apostle Church.

The National Anthem was song by Parsippany resident Aimee Wolosin and the Pledge of Allegiance was by Dr. Barbara Sargent, Parsippany-Troy Hills School Superintendent. Introductory remarks was by Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro and welcoming remarks was by Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano.

Mayor Michael Soriano read a “Congressional Proclamation” from Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.

Emily Smith read the poem “The Noble and the Brave” A Veterans Day Tribute.

When America had an urgent need,
These brave ones raised a hand;
No hesitation held them back;
They were proud to take a stand.
They left their friends and family;
They gave up normal life;
To serve their country and their God,
They plowed into the strife.
They fought for freedom and for peace
On strange and foreign shores;
Some lost new friends; some lost their lives
In long and brutal wars.
Other veterans answered a call
To support the ones who fought;
Their country had requirements for
The essential skills they brought.
We salute every one of them,
The noble and the brave,
The ones still with us here today,
And those who rest in a grave.
So here’s to our country’s heroes;
They’re a cut above the rest;
Let’s give the honor that is due
To our country’s very best.
Prayer of Remembrance by Rabbi Moshe Rudin, Adath Shalom Synagogue then Laying of the Wreaths led by Gary Erdman, VFW and Matt Adamcyk, American Legion Post 249.
Guest Speaker was Eileen DeGraw, U.S. Navy Veteran. Michael dePierro read “Just a Common Soldier,” then the Parsippany High School Choir Students led by Christine Wilson sang “America the Beautiful.”
The Benediction was by Rev. Donald A. Bragg, Paster, Parsippany Presbyterian Church and the conclusion ended with Councilman Michael dePierro.

Thomas Nast artwork featured on Christmas ornaments

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Tourism Bureau creates a holiday ornament annually and this year’s version features the artwork of Thomas Nast, an important 19th century political cartoonist and longtime Morristown resident.

This ornament is not sold in stores, only through the Morris County Tourism Bureau.

This year’s edition is based on Nast’s drawing called “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow, so say we all of us.” This glass ornament features Santa Claus at the piano singing “for He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” This image appeared in Harper’s Bazaar Magazine – predecessor to Harper’s Bazaar in January 1886 and in other books featuring Nast’s art.

The ornaments are manufactured in the U.S.A. using only American-made materials. Each ornament is $10.00.

To reserve one in time for the holidays, call (973) 631-5151, email the Tourism Bureau at [email protected], or visit their website by clicking here.

Because the ornaments are fragile, we request that they be picked up from the Morris County Tourism Bureau, 6 Court Street, during regular office hours.

Parsippany High School Marching Band Ends a stellar competition

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Marching Band concluded their award winning season with a finish of third place out of 10 bands at the US Bands Statewide division 3A competition at Somerville High School this past Saturday.

The Marching Redhawks scored 92.68 just behind Lenape High School from Stanhope (score of 92.825) and Seneca High School from Tabernacle (score of 93.36). This concluded their stellar season where they earned second place at US Bands Yamaha Cup at MetLife Stadium, and two first place wins at Mount Olive where they won Best Overall Music, and North Warren where they also were awarded Best in Show of all divisions.

This season’s show “Bollywood” was a fun romp that the band executed with precision and spirit.   Director Greg Dalakian summed up the season as such  “I am so proud of all the hard work put in by each and every member this year. They always represent PHS with Pride, Honor, and Spirit, and were truly able to bring our show [BOLLYWOOD] to life! I am so thankful for the help of our parent volunteers and band staff. Their assistance directly contributes to the success of our program. This will be a season to remember!”

The band is lead by Senior Drum Majors Matt Gonzalez and Tyler Wyka with Junior Drum Major Eileen Zhang, and Color Guard Senior Captain Tabitha Gessling and Junior Captain Joelle Spirock.  Graduating Seniors include Drumline Captain Bon Jean Koo, Soloist and sax leader Anish Kakirde, Tyler Becker, Alex Cerasiello, Kyle Lepore, Riya Sawant, Pam Paguntalan, Jason Punskovsky, and Kristine Yang.

High school students sought to design cover for Morris County manual

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The 2020 Morris County Manual Cover Contest is open to all high school students in the county.

Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi said in a release that the 2020 County Clerk’s Manual Cover Contest is an annual contest hosted by the clerk each year. This year’s prizes are $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place.

To enter, applicants must be a Morris County High School student and must submit the entry through the school’s art teacher. If home schooled, the entry can be sent directly to the clerk’s office and must be received no later than Friday, December 6. Entries can be mailed to: Morris County Clerk’s Office, PO Box 315, Morristown, New Jersey 07963.

EWMA Announces Three Key Employee Promotions

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — EWMA, one of the leading environmental remediation companies has recently announced the promotion of three employees to key roles within the firm. EWMA is located at 100 Misty Lane (100 Lanidex Plaza).

Nicholas DiVincent

Nicholas DiVincent Named Assistant Project Manager 

Nick has been in the environmental field for over five years and with EWMA for three years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

He is most experienced in site remediation projects on commercial and industrial properties.

Nicholas’s project experience includes characterization and remediation of contamination in soil, groundwater and vapor.

Nicholas’s main responsibilities will deal with assisting Project Managers as well as managing his own projects. His leadership role will be a great asset for EWMA’s growing team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals dedicated to providing cost-effective, creative environmental consulting and remediation solutions for their clients.

Andrew Truman

Andrew Truman
Promoted to Senior Environmental Scientist 

Congratulations go out to Andrew, who has been elevated to Senior Environmental Scientist. Andrew has been in the environmental industry for eight years and has worked on a variety of projects including superfund sites and beach fill restoration projects with the Army Corps of Engineers, as well as a multitude of industrial remediation sites with T. Slack Environmental.

For the past two and a half years he has served as EWMA’s on-site field manager for the RG-Edison redevelopment project. He is most in his element while dealing with large scale remediation projects as well as the implementation of bio-remediation technologies.

His new responsibilities will incorporate implementing field activities, evaluation of field data, remedial design and report preparation to help maintain EWMA as one of the premier environmental remediation and consulting firms in New Jersey.

Brianna Tramutolo

Brianna Tramutolo
Elevated to Environmental Scientist I

Brianna began as an intern at EWMA and has quickly risen through the ranks to environmental scientist—a promotion that further demonstrates EWMA’s commitment to cultivating internal growth.

She also has a Bachelor of Marine Science degree from Coastal Carolina University and has a plethora of experience in environmental due diligence assessments and environmental field sampling. Brianna’s new role will be to offer support for task-oriented projects, large-scale remediation cases and compiling reports to help EWMA continue to be a strong client advocate with comprehensive service offerings.

EWMA is the premier leader in environmental consultation, with remediation services including in-house LSRP, remediation system design, operation and maintenance, and site characterization and assessment.

EWMA has offered these services to countless businesses requiring ISRA compliance and delivered results with transparency, within budget and on schedule. Contact EWMA to work with the best environmental remediation partner for your ISRA obligations.

Dear Editor: Freeholder Darling statement on election to Surrogate

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Dear Editor:

“I extend my thanks to the people of Morris County for electing me to the office of Surrogate. Over the last few months they heard from both sides of the aisle, and I am honored that the ideas and positions I offered resonated with the voters yesterday. I would like to thank my field director, supporters, volunteers, and staff; their work helped to move the campaign forward daily and we would not be here today without them.

My opponent Michael Thompson ran a good race, and I wish him the best. While I cannot say that I am unhappy the voters did not choose him, I do want to commend him for standing up and running in the first place.

The Surrogate’s office is not a political office – but it is an important one. Every life will eventually come before the Surrogate’s court at least once. Whether it is a family dealing with the passing of a loved one, a child with special needs becoming an adult or in a moment of crisis when a family member suddenly needs a guardianship due to reasons like dementia, stroke, and accident related injury.  My promise to you on this campaign was that I would guide families through those moments but also educate them on the benefits of planning ahead, and over the course of the next five years you will see just that.

Right now people simply don’t know about the Surrogate’s office, or what it does. We are going to change that. We are going to make it a well-known resource through outreach and education. We are going to make sure that people can find affordable legal representation and make the process very much accessible online for those who cannot easily visit the office in person due to significant physical limitations.

Finally, unscrupulous people so often prey on senior citizens and probate is a very public process that inspires such activity.  I am proud that the people of Morris County have put me in a position where I am able to educate and help people defend themselves.

Thank you,
Heather Darling

Prosecutor’s Officer Holds Financial Crimes Investigation Course for Law Enforcement

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Frank L. Cahill
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Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Sgt. Joseph Soulias, Assistant Prosecutor Vincent Leo and Lt. Steven Brylinski.

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit conducted a full-day training program for 50 law enforcement officers from agencies throughout New Jersey. Held at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, the program provided an intensive eight-hour course of instruction for investigation of financial crimes, on November 6.

Assistant Prosecutor Vincent Leo III provided an overview of the statutory framework under which financial crimes may be charged and prosecuted. He was followed by Sgt. Joseph Soulias, Lt. Steven Brylinski, Det. Thomas Gallagher and Deputy Bureau Chief Amy Kopleton of the New Jersey Securities Commission who provided instruction on various investigative methods for investigation of financial crimes.

This one-day course covered current trends in White Collar Crime, financial cyber crime, financial records analysis, securities fraud, document fraud, “Check Scams,” “IRS Scams,” and legal issues arising in financial crimes investigations.  This program was initiated by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office approximately five years ago for law enforcement officers throughout New Jersey.

Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker provided opening remarks to the attendees who came to the training from Morris County police departments and many other agencies throughout the state.  Prosecutor Knapp also emphasized that the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office maintains a Financial Crimes Task Force under which officers from other agencies work with the MCPO Financial Crime Unit on a regular basis.

Whole Foods Market opens in Parsippany

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PARSIPPANY — Whole Foods Market opened its doors to the public at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6. Located at 60 Waterview Boulevard, the new 47,000 square-foot store is celebrating its grand opening with complimentary coffee from Allegro Coffee and pastries from local supplier, Balthazar Bakery.

“We’re so excited to open our doors to the Parsippany community,” said Scott Earl, Store Team Leader. “We look forward to getting to know our neighbors and providing them with a destination to shop for fresh, high-quality products and prepared foods, discover new items from local businesses and gather with friends and family for coffee or a meal.”

Offering a selection of locally sourced options, grab-and-go prepared foods and natural and organic grocery items, all food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company’s rigorous quality standards, which prohibit hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners. In addition, all beauty and body care products must meet the company’s body care standards, which ban animal testing and more than one hundred commonly used ingredients.

Special features of the store include:

  • Fresh produce department featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables and locally sourced selections including Korean pears, apples and cranberries, as well as a variety of items with Whole Foods Market’s Whole Trade® Guarantee, which supports suppliers that are committed to ethical trade, working conditions and the environment
  • Bakery offering an array of scratch-made breads, including fresh Naan varieties baked in the store’s tandoori oven, and offerings from local suppliers including Mo’Pweeze Bakery, Liv Breads and Balthazar Bakery
  • Full-service butcher offering a variety of ready-to-cook options, such as made-in-house sausages and freshly ground, dry-aged and whiskey dry-aged beef, as well as selections from local suppliers including sausages from Billinski and grassfed beef from Simply Grazin’ Farms
  • Seafood counter featuring fresh offerings from five local suppliers, including Trinity Seafood,  Lagniappe Foods and Star of the Sea Seafood, as well as made-in-house salmon burgers, stuffed salmon filets, lobster macaroni and cheese and a large selection of packaged and frozen fish
  • Specialty foods section with self-serve, fresh pasta from Severino Pasta and a selection of chocolates and cheeses featuring 30 local suppliers, including Elements Truffles and Valley Shepherd Creamery
  • Prepared foods department featuring 12 soups, a salad bar, made-in-house seasonal entrees, Kikka sushi and build-your-own poke bowls, signature sandwiches, pizza, rotisserie chickens, stir fry noodles and Dish & Saucery, which features seasonal proteins and sides for a taste of home cooking on the go
  • Full-service Allegro Coffee and tea bar offering nitro cold brew, nitro teas and signature, seasonal drinks such as White Chocolate Mint Matcha and Iced Orange Chai
  • Build-your-own acai bowl station with 12 unique toppings, including seasonal fresh fruit, nuts, dates and granola
  • Self-serve juice bar with six juice blends on tap
  • Bulk section offering more than 215 items, including nuts, seeds, granola, grains, dried fruit and candy
  • Beauty, body care and home goods section featuring products from 15 local suppliers, including soaps and natural items from Lux Naturals, candles from Brooklyn Candle, as well as apparel and accessories from BeauCycled

Whole Foods Market Parsippany also includes a fast casual restaurant, Market Counter, serving artisanal salads and soups, with indoor and outdoor seating for more than 60 customers.

Amazon Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market have access to a number of benefits year-round, like deep discounts on dozens of select popular products each week and an additional 10% off hundreds of in-store sale items. In addition, eligible Prime members receive 5% back on Whole Foods Market purchases when using the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card.

To celebrate joining the community, 5% of the store’s net sales on opening day will benefit the New Jersey Highlands Coalition, an organization that aims to protect, restore and enhance the water and other natural and cultural resources of the New Jersey Highlands for the benefit of all citizens and businesses in the state of New Jersey.

Whole Foods Market Parsippany will employ approximately 200 full and part-time team members.Located in Waterview Marketplace, owned by RD Management, JMF Properties and RIPCO Real Estate, the store will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Whole Foods Market has 20 additional stores in New Jersey.

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