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Michael L Strumolo passed away Friday evening

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Michael L Strumolo passed away Friday evening

PARSIPPANY — Michael L. Strumolo, 65, longtime resident of Lake Hiawatha and owner of Hiawatha Towing passed away on Friday evening, October 20.

Strumolo served on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education for many years and also as a Councilman.

He leaves his wife, Dorothy and son Matthew.

Former Mayor Mimi Letts said “He was kind and generous to many people in need. He knew so much about Parsippany and really cared about it.

The family will receive friends at Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road on Wednesday, October 25 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 26 at 10:00 .m. at Par-Troy Funeral Home, and 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s the Apostle Church.

Parsippany Focus sends it deepest condolences to the family.

Valley National Bank holds Shred-It event

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Valley National Bank holds Shred-It event

PARSIPPANY — Valley National Bank hosted a free Shredding Event on Saturday, October 7, at the Parsippany branch, located at 800 Route 46 West.

This event was partnered with USA SHRED, which provided an on-site truck to shred personal and confidential documents, at no cost, to help customers avoid becoming victims of identity theft.

Val and Lee with Edward Limanov
Elizabeth Haywood, Branch Service Manager, Val, Lee, Ildiko Peluso, Territory Sales Manager and Oliya Sultani
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fireman Brian Ricci, Michael Lambert, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Robert Peluso (and son), Freeholder Director Doug Cabana and Ildiko Peluso
Elizabeth Haywood, branch service manager, Val, Lee, Ildiko Peluso, territory sales manager and Ari and Levi Robbins

Canned and dried nonperishable food items were collected to benefit the Parsippany Food Pantry and the Parsippany-Troy Hills District 5 Fire Department had a fire truck on-site for kids to explore.

Residents from the community were encouraged to bring documents such as old bank statements, checks, income tax returns, credit card statements, etc., that can be shredded on-site, for free. Staff members discussed effective measures that can be used to reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft.

Valley National Bancorp is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey with over $23 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates over 200 branch locations in northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, and Florida. Valley National Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey with Executive Offices in Manhattan and West Palm Beach. For more information about Valley National Bank and its products and services, please visit a convenient branch location, valleynationalbank.com or call our Customer Service Team at 800-522-4100.

Breaking news: Minor Electrical Fire at Baldwin Oaks

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Breaking news: Minor Electrical Fire at Baldwin Oaks

PARSIPPANY — Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department District 4, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 were dispatched to Baldwin Oaks Apartments, 299 Baldwin Road, at approximately 8:30 p.m. for a fire alarm. The building was quickly evacuated with no injuries reported.

Sources at the scene reported a minor electrical fire with smoke in the basement.

Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance and Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance was also on the scene.

Once the fire was extinguished the residents were allowed back into the building.

Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance was called to the scene
Residents waiting outside to regain entry at Baldwin Oaks
Residents waiting outside to regain entry at Baldwin Oaks
There were no injuries reported
Residents waiting outside to regain entry at Baldwin Oaks
Council Vice President Robert Peluso at the scene making sure everyone is safe
Emergency workers on standby
Eric Hubner, Office of Emergency Management was on the scene
Emergency workers on standby

Baldwin Oaks Apartments is a 251 unit affordable housing community. The community is located in the 11th Congressional District of New Jersey.

Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this property are based on tenant incomes. Tenants will make a monthly contribution toward rent equal to 30% of their adjusted income. There is a minimum tenant contribution of $25 for all rents at this property regardless of tenant income.

Kiwanis Club holds 21st Annual Grand Tasting event

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Kiwanis Club holds 21st Annual Grand Tasting event

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation hosted its 21st Annual “Grand Tasting” benefitting Camp Nejeda, serving children with Type 1 Diabetes since 1958, and New Jersey Sharing Network, a non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant, and other charitable projects. The event was held Thursday, October 12 at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover. The Wines, Spirits and Beers were provided by Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor, 799 Route 46.

Grand Tasting Chairman Michael Mulhaul said “We raised over $300,000 in the past twenty one years, in which Kiwanis Club was able to donate to other non-profit organizations, including Camp Nejeda, New Jersey Sharing Network, Lake Drive Program – Mountain Lakes School District, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Eliminate and Autism.

Cost for the fun-filled event was only $60.00 per person and included a Dinner Buffet, Hors d’oeuvres, Fine Wines, Craft Beers, Single Malts, Select Spirits, Silent Auction and much more.

Kiwanis Club President presented Chairman Michael Mulhaul with a plaque and honored him for 21 years of a successful event. The plaque read “On behalf of The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, we congratulate you for 21 Successful Years as Chairman of “Grand Tasting Committee.” Your Volunteerism Brightens our Community; With your leadership Kiwanis Club has raised over $300,000 to help one child, one community at time.

Camp Nejeda has been in continuous operation since 1958 and at our present location since 1960. They are funded by the Camp Nejeda Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Camp Nejeda is located at 910 Saddleback Road, Stillwater, New Jersey.

At Camp Nejeda youth with diabetes are given the opportunity to live, if only for one or two weeks, in a world where having diabetes is the norm and where there is no need to explain blood sugar testing, finger pricks, insulin injections, ketones, ‘lows’ (insulin reactions), boluses or ‘carb’ counting because everyone here already understands.

Camp Nejeda is fully licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for health, food service, safety, and program quality.

New Jersey Sharing Network is the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant. Over 4,000 New Jersey residents are currently awaiting transplantation. They are also part of the national recovery system, which is in place for the more than 120,000 people on waiting lists.

They operate 24/7/365 with a team of over 150 highly trained and dedicated members on staff. Their Governing and Foundation Boards are made up of a diverse group of individuals from both public and private sectors, across a variety of disciplines, and many of whom have been touched by donation including donor families and recipients. They bring great experience and insight to the important and life-saving work that we do.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, each Thursday at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast.

For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.

 

“Making Strides of Parsippany” breast cancer walk was a huge success

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“Making Strides of Parsippany” breast cancer walk was a huge success

PARSIPPANY — The early morning light rain didn’t stop the The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held at the Mack-Cali Campus.

The walk raises awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. Each event is a noncompetitive 3 to 5 mile walk that brings people together to make a difference for everyone who has been touched by breast cancer. The events raise money to fund innovative research, provide free information and support, and to help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable.

The Parsippany event was held on Sunday, October 15 and raised over $392,066.

Top Teams: Rising to the Challenge raised $19,339; Team Tilcon raised $13,764; The Pink Striders raised $13,395; Ferreira Construction raised $10,960 and Team Mary raised $10,680.

Top Individuals: Joan Van Soest raised $19,153; Sylvia G Samaniego raised $12,615 and Lois Dornfeld raised $7,553.

Top Companies: Atlantic Health System raised $19,930; Tilcon New York Inc. raised $13,764; Morristown Medical Center raised $7,885; Newton Medical Center raised $7,345, B&G Foods, Inc. raised $5,081; Realogy raised $4,965; American Financial Resources, Inc.raised  $4,471 and BASF Corporation raised  $3,931.

Driver in fiery DWI crash that killed family of 3 pleads guilty

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Driver in fiery DWI crash that killed family of 3 pleads guilty

MORRISTOWN — A 24-year-old former Mountain Lakes resident pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple charges in a fiery drunken driving crash in 2015 that killed a family of three. The plea deal calls for Bhavuk Uppal to receive 21 years in prison when he is sentenced in December. Uppal pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree vehicular…

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Obama in Newark: ‘The world is going to be looking at N.J.’

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Obama in Newark: ‘The world is going to be looking at N.J.’

NEWARK — Making his first campaign appearance since leaving office in January, former President Barack Obama implored a packed ballroom in Newark on Thursday to help reject “the politics of division” gripping America by electing Phil Murphy, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor. In a 20-minute speech at the Robert Treat Hotel, Obama said the…

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Ex-cop’s whistleblower retaliation claim rejected by jury

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Ex-cop’s whistleblower retaliation claim rejected by jury

PARSIPPANY — A jury has rejected a retired Parsippany police captain’s claim that he was retaliated against after reporting wrongdoing by fellow officers. Despite rejecting his retaliation claim, the jury in the civil case also found James Carifi had acted in good faith by reporting several activities to superiors between 2009 and 2011, and that he…

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Kiwanis Club welcomes 25 new K-Kids club members

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Kiwanis Club welcomes 25 new K-Kids club members

PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany welcomed 25 new K-Kids club members on Thursday, October 19. Club Advisors Mr. Archer and Ms. Tiesi, teachers at Littleton School held an installation of the new members. Kiwanis Club President Frank Cahill and Immediate Past President Greg Elbin, and Young Children Priority One co-advisor Nicolas Limanov and new Kiwanis member Sylvia Cooper enjoyed the excitement and motivation of these new K-Kids. Club Advisor Ms. Tiesi said “Most people think a bunch of kids can’t help change the world. Boy are they wrong!”

Club President Frank Cahill said “K-Kids club members are the leaders of tomorrow. And they’re the energetic, dedicated kids of today.”

“They’re discovering their heart to serve, answering their call to lead and igniting the courage it takes to reach out to new friends. Caring is their way of life. They step forward when others stand still. And because of that, their schools and communities grow stronger,” said Immediate Past President Greg Elbin.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany sponsors K-Kids clubs at nine elementary schools in Parsippany.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of members, who are dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis programs prepare people of all ages to be the most engaged members of their communities. And each is an opportunity to begin or continue a lifelong journey of service.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. We are always looking for new members to  help us achieve our goal of “Changing the world one child and one community at a time.”

For more information, click here.

Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting, 10/17/2017

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The video for this meeting was divided in three parts.

Here is Part 2:

Here is Part 3:

Free Children Art Classes at Lake Hiawatha Library

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Free Children Art Classes at Lake Hiawatha Library

PARSIPPANY — Accel Learning hosted a series of free Art classes for children in second to fifth grade. The classes were held at Lake Hiawatha Library.

As part of the first group of classes 25 students participated in the program.

During the three weeks program, the children learned to paint using water colors. The work was themed on the Fall season. The children loved the classes run by Bret Salvatore, professional Artist and Art instructor at Accel Learning. Attached are some pictures of the work done by students. Alicia Chen, Grade 2, (pictured above) loved the class and would like to pursue them further.

For those who missed this batch, Accel Learning is hosting more free Art classes at the Lake Hiawatha Library.

To register, please visit the Children’s section of the Library. There is limited capacity and registration is getting filled fast for the October 25 classes, so act fast.

Accel Learning Center is located at 131 New Road. Click here for more information.

 

Parsippany Teachers to Perform in Hurricane Relief Benefit Program

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Parsippany Teachers to Perform in Hurricane Relief Benefit Program

PARSIPPANY — Educators from across the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District will leave their classrooms and offices for the stage as they showcase their talents in a benefit performance for the victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

An elementary school principal playing solo on the clarinet, a high school English teacher reading minds and a Social Studies supervisor as part of a folk duo are just a few of the nearly two dozen acts on the program on Thursday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parsippany High School auditorium.

The event, billed as “Ovations for Relief,” is a collaboration between the Parsippany-Troy Hills Education Association (PTHEA) and the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District. The idea was born when elementary school music teacher James Caulfield looked for ways to aid the victims as well as the devastated schools.  “I saw all the destruction in the areas hit by the hurricanes and I thought that we could surely help,” said Caulfield, who will perform a Carole King number with his family.  “I knew that we had all kinds of hidden talents among our faculty and staff, and so I reached out to them and to the superintendent to see if we could all come together to support a hard-hit school in each affected area.”

“Schools helping schools” has been the motto of Caulfield’s drive, which has since inspired a host of his colleagues to join him on stage for a two-hour variety show.  He has also taken on the role of director, coordinating the various acts and the technical support needed to produce the program.  Caulfield’s professional music colleagues will open the show followed by an array of teachers, administrators and support staff, many of whom have never performed in public.

One hundred percent of the evening’s proceeds will be sent to the recipient schools.  Additionally, they will receive letters of hope and encouragement from elementary school students from throughout the District.

Admission to the event is $15.00 advance purchase through October 30 or $20.00 at the door and $10.00 for children. Tickets may be purchased at any Parsippany-Troy Hills public school main office.  A complimentary light pre-show buffet will be offered beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Lake Hiawatha man charged with shoplifting at Walmart

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Lake Hiawatha man charged with shoplifting at Walmart

PARSIPPANY — Riverdale Police Department Detective / Sergeant Chris Biro responded to Walmart, 48 Route 23 at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, October 16 for a shoplifter that had been stopped by loss prevention.

Stephen Porter, 26, Lake Hiawatha, had attempted to leave the store with three Otterbox cell phone cases totaling $115.88.

He was charged with Shoplifting (disorderly person offense).

He was released with a Municipal Court date on November 7.

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.

Spencer Savings Bank donates $100,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Relief Efforts

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Spencer Savings Bank donates $100,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Relief Efforts

PARSIPPANY – Spencer Savings Bank presented a check for $100,000 to The American Red Cross, which will be used toward relief efforts from Hurricanes Harvey and Maria. On Friday morning, Chairman, President and CEO José B. Guerrero presented the check to American Red Cross members William Miller; Chief Development Officer, New Jersey Region, and Steven Spinner; Senior Director, Corporate Relations. Spencer Savings Bank is located at 1699 Littleton Road.

 Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Maria caused destruction in Texas, Louisiana, and the Caribbean and left many without basic needs. Aside from The American Red Cross’ food, shelter, and comfort provisions, donations have provided financial assistance for qualified Texas households. The current situation in Puerto Rico includes little clean water and electric power, and almost no telecommunications. The International Federation of the Red Cross has been working with government and relief agencies, along with the Red Cross societies across the Caribbean and around the world, to provide support.

“We wanted to help with hurricane relief efforts,” said José B. Guerrero, Chairman, President and CEO. “The American Red Cross is such a reputable organization that has been helping the hurricane victims from the onset and will continue to do so until they can restore normalcy in the communities affected.”

Founded in 1881, The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization comprised of hundreds of thousands of employees and volunteers. As part of Hurricane relief efforts, the organization is providing food and water, relief supplies, comfort and emergency support, and also helping families reconnect. In areas without cell service, satellite phones and other technology supplies have been shipped in to aid in communication. The organization is also taking steps to reduce the risk of epidemic outbreaks.

Spencer Savings Bank, a community bank headquartered in Elmwood Park, NJ, has been serving its local communities with integrity and pride for more than 75 years. The bank, serving consumers and businesses, operates 21 branches throughout New Jersey. Click here to learn more.

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization, prevents human suffering and provides emergency assistance through its volunteers and the generosity of donors. The organization assists in disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, and other natural and man-made disasters. Core services the American Red Cross provides are shelter, food, and health and mental health services. The provision of these basic human needs enable individuals and families return to normalcy. The American Red Cross is part of a global network; the international Red Cross and Red Crescent network is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Click here to learn more.

Letter to the editor: Mayor Sandham protects his constituents

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Montville’s Mayor Jim Sandham is a Republican. Yet unlike Parsippany Republicans he cares more about the people he represents then about party loyalty.  The Township of Montville has contracted with Parsippany for sewer treatment services, paying about 20% of the facility costs. Recently Mayor Sandham discovered Parsippany Mayor Jamie Barberio had over the years hijacked about $8.5 million in sewer revenues and moved them into the general fund. Instead of raising property taxes to pay for the bloated government Barberio had created he used sewer money to fill the gap. That allowed him, especially in an election year, to create the illusion that there was a “zero tax increase.”

Sandham put aside that he and Barberio are members of the same party and he took action to protect his constituents. He contacted Parsippany, requesting reimbursement. When weeks and weeks went by and Barberio failed to acknowledge the situation Sandham drew a line in the sand. He sent a letter demanding $1 million for Montville sewer rate payers by October 20 or he would have his township attorney initiate a lawsuit. 

As a resident of Parsippany, I don’t want a mayor who scams our neighbors to make a budget.  I don’t want another lawsuit.  If I lived in Montville, I would be infuriated and want to take my sewage business elsewhere which would hurt Parsippany.  If Barberio wants to achieve a zero tax increase, he should start by not overpaying his pals like (allegedly) Dr. Louis Valori, John Inglesino, Ramona Ortiz, Eugene Natoli, or using taxpayer money to print out propaganda like the latest “Pride in Parsippany” newsletter.  I think 8 years of Jamie Barberio is enough.  It’s time for a change.  We need someone who will make the most out of every tax dollar.  That’s why I plan to vote for Soriano, McCarthy and Peterson on November 7.

Pat Simon

The 8th Annual Junior Achievement in a Day at Northvail

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The 8th Annual Junior Achievement in a Day at Northvail

PARSIPPANY — Junior Achievement, a nonprofit organization that teaches youth about business and economics, and New Jersey Manufacturer’s Insurance Group’s volunteers spent the day at Northvail School. NJM Insurance Group has local offices on Littleton Road.

Their volunteers came to provide lessons about financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship to all students.

Two volunteers were assigned to each classroom assisted by the classroom teacher. Northvail benefitted by receiving a high-quality program that supports educational standards, at no cost to the school district. Each volunteer followed a set curricula but included their own experiences, and personality to bring JA’s lessons to life.

Reflecting on JA in a Day one 5th grade student wrote, “We learned that different materials and ingredients come from all over the world like chocolate and cars.” The best part of the day for another fifth grade student was when she created an invention. Her group invented a dog leash, “The leash keeps track of your dog.”  A third grade student learned about sales taxes and its impact on purchases. He said, “When you buy things you have to add tax. I guess that’s why my mom says no for toys.” All classes were engaged in the activities and had a lot of fun learning.

Thank you, Junior Achievement, NJM Insurance Group and Principal Jeff Martens who has organized this event since its inception seven years ago.  

Letter to the editor: Hate Has No Home Here is breaking the Law

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

A local Marketing Expert and Scholar has submitted a letter to Parsippany Focus that we wanted to publish. The writer has wished to remain anonymous but has been a Marketing Professional and Scholar for over 25 years.

People may not be aware but it is against the US Federal Law to use the American flag in advertising.  Many people in town have been seeing signs that originated in Urban Chicago that state “Hate Has No Home Here” and the sign has a clear image of the US Flag (Colors, Stars and Stripes) as the marketing slogan.

The writer of this article sites an example from Cornell below:

“4 U.S. Code § 3 – Use of flag for advertising purposes; mutilation of flag

Any person who, in any manner, for exhibition or display, shall place or cause to be placed any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing, or any advertisement of any nature upon any flag, standard, colors, or ensign of the United States of America; or shall expose or cause to be exposed to public view any such flag, standard, colors, or ensign upon which shall have been printed, painted, or otherwise placed, or to which shall be attached, appended, affixed, or annexed any word, figure, mark, picture, design, or drawing, or any advertisement of any nature; or who, within the District of Columbia, shall manufacture, sell, expose for sale, or to public view, or give away or have in possession for sale, or to be given away or for use for any purpose, any article or substance being an article of merchandise, or a receptacle for merchandise or article or thing for carrying or transporting merchandise, upon which shall have been printed, painted, attached, or otherwise placed a representation of any such flag, standard, colors, or ensign, to advertise, call attention to, decorate, mark, or distinguish the article or substance on which so placed shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100 or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both, in the discretion of the court. The words “flag, standard, colors, or ensign”, as used herein, shall include any flag, standard, colors, ensign, or any picture or representation of either, or of any part or parts of either, made of any substance or represented on any substance, of any size evidently purporting to be either of said flag, standard, colors, or ensign of the United States of America or a picture or a representation of either, upon which shall be shown the colors, the stars and the stripes, in any number of either thereof, or of any part or parts of either, by which the average person seeing the same without deliberation may believe the same to represent the flag, colors, standard, or ensign of the United States of America.

(July 30, 1947, ch. 389, 61 Stat. 642; Pub. L. 90–381, § 3, July 5, 1968, 82 Stat. 291.)”

The writer feels that the signs should be outlawed and he perceives the posting of these signs to be illegal and a blatant disrespect for the law. He also asserts that any good thinking American should be aware of this and the ethics associated with using images of the US flag.

 

Written by a Concerned Parsippany Resident

Editors Note: Parsippany Focus has confirmed the identity of the writer who wishes to remain anonymous. 

Future Business Leaders of America hosted the regional summit

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Future Business Leaders of America hosted the regional summit

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) hosted the NJ FBLA Northern Region Summit on Thursday October 5. 

Adam Giovanelli, the Northern Region VP hosted the event under the mentorship of his local chapter advisor Ahmed Kandil. 

The event was a fun-filled day highlighted by guest speaker Mr. Tim Baxter the President and CEO of Samsung North America as well as a Northern Region Shark Tank competition among 8 groups mixed with students from various schools throughout the northern region of the State.  The State Officers played the roles of “The Sharks” and critiqued the business pitches. 

Mr. Kandil held an advisor’s networking and discussion roundtable simultaneously. The Parsippany Hills FBLA chapter has 3 State Officers (maximum number allowed) on the State Executive Board this year, which is a chapter record.  The Parsippany Hills State Officers are Seniors Adam Giovanelli, Arijit Pingle and Siddhanth Patel. 

The chapter is off to a successful school year.

Letter to the editor: Team Barberio Accepts Endorsement from Candidate He Accused of Official Misconduct

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Recently, Parsippany Mayor Jamie Barberio remarked that he was proud to receive the endorsement of former Planning Board member Casey Parikh, who just a few months ago his campaign team had publicly accused of extensive misconduct in his role on the Planning Board.  

Indeed, Casey Parikh was removed from the Planning Board by Mayor Barberio, with an official letter from the Mayor’s office alleging the aforementioned misconduct, noting that Mr. Parikh was caught holding secretive, backroom meetings with developers and failed to disclose that he moved out of town while on the board. (Click here to read letter)

This opens up an interesting question. Was the Barberio campaign lying about Casey Parikh’s conduct as a member of the Planning Board? Or is Barberio proudly accepting the endorsement of an appointed official who he had discovered was violating the public trust?

Mayor Barberio owes the people of Parsippany an explanation about exactly what led him to kick Casey Parikh off of the Planning Board, and why he seems to have had such a sudden change of mind.

Michael Soriano, candidate for Mayor

Prevention is Key in new Intoxicated Driver Resource Center

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Prevention is Key in new Intoxicated Driver Resource Center

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prevention is Key has been selected by the Morris County Board of Freeholders to be the new Morris County Intoxicated Driver Resource Center effective on January 1.

The Freeholders unanimously approved the nonprofit Prevention is Key in conjunction with a reference from the Morris County Department of Human Services. MC PIK has a strong record of offering quality prevention services and recovery support in the county.

It replaces Cornerstone (formerly Family Service of Morris County) which offered the program for almost three decades but declined to continue the service.

“The county is appreciative of our partnership with Cornerstone/Family Service as the  long-time IDRC provider over 28 years, and look forward to establishing a good working relationship with Prevention in Key in that role,’’ said Lori Becker, Morris County Director of  the Division of Community and Behavioral Health Services.

Morris County currently has a working relationship with Prevention is Key:

  • MC PIK is providing Peer Recovery Specialist teams to Morris County hospitals for persons who have been revived from drug overdoses by use of Narcan – as part of a Morris County Prosecutor’s Office program.
  • MC PIK also is part of the team that staffs the Morris County Sheriff’s HOPE ONE van, offering services to people with opioid/drug disorders.

The New Jersey Intoxicated Driving Program is responsible for the administration of post-conviction Driving Under the Influence interventions, and each county must ensure it has an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center

The Resource Center detains, educates, and screens individuals to determine eligibility. If eligible for the program, participants receive 12-hours of Alcohol and Highway Safety prevention education. The program is mandatory for all person’s convicted of a first and third-time DUI offenses.

Morris County Prevention is Key will offer 12 hour education classes in both their Morris and Warren county locations each month.

For more information on the Intoxicated Driver’s Resource Center, contact (973) 625-1998 or click here.

Rockaway based Prevention is Key is a non-profit organization that provides prevention education programs, professional development training, advocacy, information and referral services. It maintains the county’s most extensive resource center with up-to-date materials that address issues of substance abuse, violence, ATOD dependence and emerging issues of concern to the Morris County Community.

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