MORRIS COUNTY โ State Senator Joe Pennacchio, once again, this year will be collecting toys for families and children in need. In the past, working in concert with many of the schools in his district, the Senator has collected thousands of toys.
Senator Joe Pennacchio is hosting a holiday toy drive for children and families in need. Donations of unwrapped gifts will be collected at his legislative office in Montville through Monday, December 17.
The Senator is also encouraging those who know of families and children who could use support, regardless of religious denomination, to call the office to make arrangements for individual pick-up for those families.
Unwrapped toys can be dropped off no later than Monday, December 17ย and pick-up of toys will be scheduled no later than December 19. Please deliver donated presents to:
170 Changebridge Road
Unit A-1
Montville, NJ 07045
Please contact (973) 227-4012 should you have any questions.
โI would hope that we can all take time from our busy holiday season to brighten the days of families and children in need,โ concluded Senator Joe Pennacchio.
PARSIPPANY โ Members of Temple Adath Shalom, Temple Beth Am, Temple Shaya Ahavat Torah, Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, Parsippany residents joined for a Hanukkah ceremony at Town Hall on Sunday, December 2.
Rabbi Andrew Sklarz, Temple Beth Am
Mayor Michael Soriano lite the shamash (9th candle) on the Chanukah menorah.
Mayor Soriano lighting the shamash on the Menorah
On the Chanukah menorah, eight of the arms are for the candles which represent the 8 miracle days, and the ninth arm is for the candle used to light the others. … Only the 9 branch menorah can be used for Chanukah.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, attendees enjoyed hot potato latkes and donuts.
Rabbi Mordechai Baumgarten, Chabad Center of Northwest New JerseyThe children at Temple Beth Am signing Hanukkah songsJulie Schwarzwald, Adath ShalomThe Menorah at Parsippany Town HallMayor Soriano lighting the shamash on the MenorahThe Lassiter Family lighting the first candle on the Menorah on Sunday, December 2
PARSIPPANY โ Sophie is a six-month old Border Collie-Spaniel mix, currently weighing 30 pounds. She will be a medium sized dog when fully grown.
She is a complete love bug! She will cover your face in kisses and gently hug you! Sophie has never met a person she hasn’t liked. She is extremely friendly and has a tail that never stops wagging!
Sophie enjoys going on walks and running around the backyard. After a long day, she will cuddle up next to you and fall asleep.
Sophie is working on her basic commands. She currently knows “sit” and “paw”! She is very intelligent and highly trainable. She does well in the crate and is working on her potty training. Sophie would do best in a home with kids above the age of six.
She is very affectionate and loyal, making her the perfect companion. She can’t wait to find her forever home!
If you are interested in adopting Sophie, please fill out an application byย clicking here.
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PARSIPPANYย โย For one day only, Cookies & Crรจches, the exhibit of nativities and crรจches from around the world will once again take place at the historic Smith-Baldwin House next to St. Gregoryโs Episcopal Church in Parsippany, on Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The collection has been featured on NJN television and in numerous publications.
In what has become an annual tradition in our area, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy an enchanting display of different nativity scenes, and the opportunity to purchase baked goods from an assortment of homemade holiday cookies from a variety of recipes. Admission is free.
The personal collection of over 200 nativities Rev. Susan Sica, keeps growing. New additions this year, include a clay and wire ornament from Uganda and a matchbox sized one from Germany.
The Smith-Baldwin House will be fully decorated for Christmas, adding a touch of nostalgia to the Christmas tradition of displaying a nativity set in a home.ย The addition of a scavenger hunt for children encourages them to learn more about each piece, as they must find the different materials used in the making of the set, a particular animal featured, or the country where the set was made.ย At the conclusion, participants get special holiday treat!
Christmas โcookie walksโ grow in popularity every year, providing visitors with an enjoyable way to get a head start on their holiday baking.ย Cookies will be available for purchase at the price of $12.00 per pound.ย Hours for Cookies and Crรจches are fromย 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.. ย Park at St. Gregoryโs and walk next door to The Smith-Baldwin House.
The Smith-Historic Baldwin House, part of Parsippanyโs Historic District, is located at 460 S. Beverwyck Road next to St. Gregoryโs Church. The House was purchased by the Township of Parsippany in 2013 for the purposes of education and preservation.
MORRIS COUNTYย โย Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson Jr., and Rockaway Borough Police Chief Conrad Pepperman announce the arrest of two individuals for drug-related charges in connection with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances in Rockaway Borough.
Natalia E. Zyga, 30, with a last known address in Rockaway Township, and Ryan J. Nilsen, 29, with a last known address in Rockaway Township, have each been charged with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, a crime of the third degree, possession of heroin, a crime of the third degree, and conspiracy to distribute heroin, a crime of the third degree.
On December 3, 2018, members of the Morris County Prosecutorโs Major Crimes Unit, Special Enforcement Unit, and the Rockaway Borough Police Department were conducting an ongoing investigation into the distribution of controlled substances occurring in Rockaway Borough.
During the course of this investigation, Zyga and Nilsen were arrested in possession of a quantity of suspected heroin with intent to distribute it within Rockaway Borough. Both defendants were taken into custody pursuant to this ongoing investigation and were lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility on complaint warrants.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have been actively involved in this investigation, including the Rockaway Borough Police Department, Morris County Sheriffโs Office Crime Scene Investigation, and the Morris County Prosecutorโs Office Major Crimes and Special Enforcement Units.
If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are encouraged to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutorโs Office at (973) 285-6200.
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.
PARSIPPANYย โย Onย Wednesday December 12, at 2:00 p.m., a special community event to foster mental health recovery, โWellness Through Creative Expression,โ will be held at the Morris Wellness Center in Parsippany.
Theย free event, sponsored by the Collaborative Support Programs of N.J. and Life Center Stage, will feature music, arts, poetry and drumming, as part of an effort to explore the role that creative expression has in helping to deal with mental illness and addictions.
The expressive arts have many health benefits that support mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.ย Singing and drumming promote relaxation, a sense of group identity and a feeling of belonging, providing an opportunity for immediate engagement in a music experience.
At the event, Wellness Centerย members will perform as a group their original song โLove Each Other,โ and will participate in poetry, a guided drum circle, an art exhibit and more.
The Wellness Center is seeking for visual artists and poetsย to participate in the event, to showcase their artwork and read their poetryย related to mental health or addiction. For consideration, please submit online by clicking hereย before December 5.
The special event will be held at the Morris Wellness Center, 1259 Route 46, Building 4, Door 4D in Parsippany. It is located in the Troy Hills Office Plaza on Route 46 East, just past the Empire Diner.
For more information call (973) 334-2470 or emailย [email protected]
PARSIPPANY โ In December 2015, Jim Simos, a Parsippany Hills High School in 1972, combined the holiday spirit with his devotion to Rutgers as he led fellow alumni affiliated with the Rutgers Club ofย Washington, D.C., to Arlington National Cemetery to place American and Rutgers flags on the graves of alumni veterans.
Remember the Fallen. . . Honor those who Serve. . . Teach our children the value of Freedom.
On Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 8:30 a.m., Rutgers At Arlington in conjunction with Wreaths across America will be wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery. Please help us locate our heroes at Arlington National Cemetery.
There is no requirement to register or sign-up in order to participate.
Inspired three years ago by Wreaths Across America, the annual mid-December event that attracts tens of thousands of volunteers to the hallowed cemetery, Simos RBS’80 sees the ceremony as a means to bringย alumni living in the Washington. D.C., area together-and to pay respects to the alumni who served their nation.
When Simos and a few alumni began participating in 2015, they were working from a list of 75 graduates buried at Arlington.
They located some of them by using the cemetery’s website and found others through their ownย sleuth work as they canvassed the sprawling cemetery, which was created in 1864. In the intervening years, publicity for the cause has led to more names and speculation that thereย are close to 300 alumni veterans buried at Arlington; ten more have been discovered since last year.
“We have a lot more to find,” says Simos, who often receives correspondence from relatives of the deceased veterans. “The emails we’ve received are mind-boggling.” And they, leave Simos in awe and committed to his project. To learn more, visit the Rutgers Club of Washington, D.C., which is a charter organization of the Rutgers University Alumni Association, on Facebook by clicking here.
For additional information you can email Jim Simos by clicking here.
PARSIPPANYย โย Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced the recent appointment of Russ Parisi as Vice President/General Manager U.S. and Canada.
In this newly-created position, Parisi will report to Acrow President Mark Joosten and will be based in the companyโs Parsippany headquarters, located at 181 New Road.
โRuss brings solid experience in the sales and marketing of heavy construction equipment to both the public and private sectors,โ said Bill, Killeen, Acrow Bridge CEO. โWe look forward to the key role he will play in helping grow and develop business across North America.โ
Added Joosten, โWe are pleased to welcome Russ to the Acrow team. His strong background in the industry will benefit both existing and new customers and makes him an excellent fit as we look to expand this important market sector.โ
โI am eager to join the entire Acrow team as we expand our reach in the North American markets,โ said Parisi. โIdeal for numerous applications, Acrowโs durable structures have a long track record of providing enormous value to contractors and owners.โ
Prior to joining Acrow, Parisi served as Vice President, USA at Hiab, and prior, was Regional Vice President at Volvo Construction Equipment. He is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.
About Acrow Bridge
Acrow Bridge has been serving the transportation and construction industries for more than 60 years with a full line of modular steel bridging solutions for vehicle, rail, military and pedestrian use. Acrowโs extensive international presence includes its leadership in the development and implementation of bridge infrastructure projects in over 80 countries, covering Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. For more information click here.
MORRIS COUNTYย โย The Rotary Clubs in our area are offering an international scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing further study abroad.ย Applicants must live in Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union or Warren Counties, and must be interested in planning a career in one of the following subject areas:
Peace and conflict resolution
Disease prevention and treatment
Water and sanitation
Maternal and child health
Basic education and literacy
Economic and community development
Candidates must be accepted to a foreign university at the time of application.ย The scholarship is competitive, and the main factors considered are a scholarโs experience, the graduate program of study, and career goals.ย Of added importance is having a plan with a clear-cut purpose.ย Additional information may be found in the Rotary Foundation Section ofย www.rotary.org, or by contacting Eva-Pia Reich at [email protected]
Applicants should send their resume, college transcripts, and proposal (to include the program of study and a description of a career path) to Eva-Pia Reich, 24 South Shore Road, Denville, NJ 07834 or [email protected]
The deadline to apply is May 1, 2019 with interviews to follow.
To learn more about Rotary in your community click here.
PARSIPPANYย โย Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Jay Webber requiring companies to notify users of online security breaches is once again moving through the Legislature. A-3245 cleared the Assembly financial institutions committee, and a version of the measure unanimously passed the Senate and Assembly last session, but was not signed into law.
The bill expands a list of breaches requiring notification to include user names, email addresses and any identifying information that can be used with a password or security question to access an online account. Driverโs license and social security numbers, account numbers, and credit or debit card numbers are already included.
โOnline customers expect their personal and financial data to be secured,โ said Webber (R-Morris). โSecurity breaches can result in financial loss or identity theft for innocent victims, so customers should learn of a breach as soon as it is discovered to allow them to change passwords and monitor accounts for fraudulent activity.โ
Data breaches are becoming more frequent and more expensive. On Friday, Marriott announced that more than a half million customer accounts have been exposed to hackers. This year alone, customer data has been compromised at Uber, Facebook, Dunkinโ Donuts, British Airwaves and T-Mobile. The largest online breach occurred in 2013-2014, when the accounts of 3 billion Yahoo users were compromised.
Six turkeys were cooked to perfection in the three cans, fueled by charcoal
and wood
PARSIPPANYย โย Boy Scout Troop 173 from Parsippany held their annual Turkey in Can campout and dinner this past weekend at the Winnebago Scout Reservation.
They prepared and served a full Turkey Dinner for about 80 Scouts, Parents
and Guests, including Cub Scout Troop 142 from Parsippany.
Keith Porcelli, pictured with two of the birds, was one of the chefs
Girls Scouts Troop #95750 from Littleton School with Mayor Soriano and members of Cerbo Nursery
PARSIPPANYย โย There are many ways to spread holiday cheer, and donating Christmas trees is one of them. Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouses, a family-owned and -operated nursery and greenhouse, in cooperation with the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is part of a network of tree farms around the U.S. that donates trees to the Trees for Troops program through the Christmas Spirit Foundation. For the 11th year, FedEx collects the trees from various farms and deliver them to troops at military bases across the United States.
Volunteers were loading the FedEx truck in the parking lot of Cerbo Parsippany Greenhouse
Trees for Troops, a program of the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation delivers farm ยญgrown, fresh cut Christmas trees to thousands of military members each holiday season. Trees for Troops counts on donations from the public to make this program succeed year after year. Your tax-deductible charitable contribution will help those in service to their country and their families receive a Real Christmas Tree and keep the spirit of a traditional Christmas celebration alive. Since 2005, Trees for Troops has provided more than 208,720 Christmas Trees to military families and troops in the United States and overseas. For more information click here.
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Mayor Michael Soriano loading Christmas Trees for "Trees for Troops" at Cerbo Nursery
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Cindy and Ryan Cooper
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Loading Christmas Trees
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Eleven year old Addison Martell receives a tag from Kathleen Irwin. Each tree is tagged before loaded on the truck.
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Volunteer from Rainbow Lakes Fire Department loading a tree on the FedEx truck
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Girl Scouts placing tags on the trees before they are loaded on the FedEx truck
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Tyler Cerbo loading Christmas Trees to be shipped to families across America
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Aida Visakay, Assured Partners, Vicki Harte, Co-Chair Leadership Morris Alumni Counsel and Jackson Harte
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Eren Jan making holiday decorations
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Girls Scouts Troop #95750 from Littleton School with Mayor Soriano and members of Cerbo Nursery
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Rainbow Lakes Fire Department
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Tyler Cerbo and Mayor Michael Soriano
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Peter Cammarata, The Crispy Pig, prepared delicious food served at the event
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Rainbow Lakes Fire Department
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Volunteers were loading the FedEx truck
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Rainbow Lakes Fire Department
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In the early 1900’s Antonio Cerbo Sr arrived from Italy (he was the first known Italian man in the Parsippany area!) and started a roadside farm stand.
This humble stand grew to formally become Cerbo’s in 1913. They’ve been family owned and operated since that time and are now proudly operating by the third and fourth generations of family on the same spot it all started.
Cerbo’s Greenhouse and Garden Center is Parsippany’s oldest business – even older than the town itself. The original deed was completed on a piece of parchment paper and consisted of 26 acres much of which is now under Route 80.
As they enter the 105th year of business they’re proud to carry on Antonio’s commitment to the local community.
They proudly own and operate three locations spanning across North Jersey. The garden center in Parsippany has been in our operation for all 105 years and serves as the retail/wholesale yard as well. The Nursery in Hampton is another retail/wholesale yard where they also grow their own nursery stock. Their third location is the tree farm in the town of Branchville where they are humbly the largest producers of shade, ornamental, and evergreen trees.
In November and December they also operate a “choose and cut” Christmas Tree Farm.
The Dente Children - One year old Rocco, Three year old Patrick and Seven year old Giovanni sitting with Santa
PARSIPPANYย โ After arriving on a Fire Truck at Town Hall on Saturday, December 1, Santa came to have breakfast with the children at District 5 annual “Pancake Breakfast with Santa,” on Sunday morning.
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One year old Matilda Lavelle with Santa
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Patrick Calabrese serving Isabella Leger pancakes
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Patrick Calabrese serving his dad at the District 5 Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa
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Santa with Robert Peluso
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Santa with seven year old Giovanna Leger, six year old Marcus Ull and ten year old Isabella Leger
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Five year old Scarlett Mariano discussing her Christmas list with Santa
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Ralph Weber giving Santa his long wish list
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District 5 Santa Claus
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The members of Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 cooked up Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs and served coffee, tea and orange juice to all the guests.
PARSIPPANYย โ Santa Claus arrived in Parsippany on Saturday, December 1 on a firetruck from Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6.ย Children were waiting outside town hall drinking hot chocolate and eating cookies supplied by ShopRite.
They were also listening to Christmas Caroling by Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School Choir. Inside Town Hall, children had the opportunity to tell Santa Claus what they wanted for Christmas while parents took pictures of their children.
Children also received candy canes, stockings and other games. They were able to color and have fun in the Council Chambers with Santa Helpers.
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The Carney Family
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Ashi Desai, 13, Shreya Desai, 8, Veer Desai, 9, and Misha Desai with Santa Claus
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Eight-year old Landon Drozdzynski talking to Santa
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Kristina Savoca, Connie Savoca and Tracy Algright with Santa. Connie Savoca, is 86 and never sat with Santa.
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Santa with Mayor Michael Soriano
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Triplets Nicki, Abby and Madi Dadaian with Santa and Mayor Michael Soriano
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Lacy Anderson with Santa
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Paul Anderson and Nicolas Limanov telling Santa what they want for Christmas. Notice Santa is just laughing at their requests.
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Lily Macaluso handing out Santa Hats and Stockings to the children
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Sarah Waffenfeld handing out gifts to the children
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Children coloring some of the items they received from the Santa Helpers in the Council Chambers
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Parsippany High School Choir and Parsippany Hills High School Choir signing holiday songs
PARSIPPANYย โย Congratulations to Parsippany-Troy Hills Officer Dean Spadavecchia on graduating the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy Class #91.
Patrolman Spadavecchia will begin his field training next week.
We wish the best of luck to Patrolman Spadavecchia as he begins his career with the Parsippany Police Department.
Dean Spadavecchia is an Army Veteran and holds a Bachelorโs Degree from Montclair State University in Justice Studies.
Amanda Baldino holds the bible when Dean Spadavecchia is taking his oath of office during his swearing in held at Town Hall on July 13, 2018
Members of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce were greeted by teachers and students at Parsippany High School during the monthly "Juice Up Your Morning" Networking event
PARSIPPANYย โ Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce members held their monthly “Juice Up Your Morning” Networking Event at Parsippany High School, on Thursday, November 29.
PHS Principal Dr. Denis Mulroony greeted the members and welcomed them to Parsippany High School. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss partnerships available to PACC members at Par High.
Some of the goals of the meeting were creating a sense of community, connect students and parents with local businesses, create partnerships between the school and the community and find support programs within the school.
Student Organizations, Future Business Leaders of America, (FBLA) and DECA, members had the opportunity to discuss their opportunities and talk about their experiences in their associated organization.
FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
FBLA for high school students, with over 196,950 members and more than 5,200 chapters.
DECA is organized into two unique student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interest and focus of its members. The High School Division includes 200,000 members in 3,500 schools. The Collegiate Division includes over 15,000 members in 275 colleges and universities.
Some of the opportunities to Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce members include guest speakers, real-time case studies (with possible implementation), DECA Judges (January 7 at Ramapo College and March 5 at Harrah’s Atlantic City),ย Internship and part-time job opportunities, co-op placements; Business Advisory Board (to work with PHS Business staff) and new fundraising ideas/opportunities and to work with PHS Clubs.
Parsippany High School is also interested in partnering with Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce to work on a Career Fair (suggested to be held in Spring 2019). It would be a great opportunity for PHS students to create resumes and work on job search and interview skills.
It is also an excellent opportunity for local businesses to connect to students and recruit part-time positions or internships for the summer or during the school year.
Executive Board Member Frank Cahill said “Parsippany Area Chamber Commerce has many opportunities for students to get involved with the business community, and the Chamber itself. We are working on new programs for 2019 and the students can help the Chamber market some of these programs.”
Board Member Nicolas Limanov, a graduate of Parsippany High School, and the Chairman of our Education Committee worked with Chrissy Russell, Business Teacher/DECA Advisor and Redstock Coordinator in preparing this special Networking Event at Parsippany High School. Nick said “This is a great opportunity for students, teachers and local business owners to work together in enhancing the students knowledge in the business world.
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board member discussing the programs of the Chamber
For additional information on programs being offered to Parsippany businesses, visit the Chamber website by clicking here, or contacting Nicolas Limanov at (917) 499-7200. He can also be reached by calling Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce at (973) 402-6400.
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 322.
Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Council Vice President Janice McCarthy, Councilwoman Emily Peterson, Ellen Sandman, Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., and Councilman Michael dePierro
PARSIPPANYย โ Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” to outgoing Business Administrator Ellen Sandman at the council meeting of Tuesday, November 20. Also present wasย Council Vice President Janice McCarthy, Councilwoman Emily Peterson, Ellen Sandman, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani and Councilman Michael dePierro.
Ellen Sandman officially retired as of December 1, 2018.
Sandman was appointed by Former Mayor James Barberio to serve as Parsippanyโs Business Administrator on June 16, 2014. Prior to joining Parsippany she was employed at Mendham Borough, where she held the same title for the previous six years, and in Denville for 22 years before that; she also served for five years as Assistant Business Administrator in Jersey City. She served the public for a total of 44 1/2 years.
โAs I said to Mayor Soriano, โYou know, Iโm been a Business Administrator for 44 1/2ย years. Every morning when I wake up, I wake up with a sense of urgency and a sense of a dedication to what we do. Itโs not always easy, but thatโs the right thing to do,’โ she continued.
Councilman Michael dePierro
โMy association with Ellen Sandman dates back to the nineteen eighties when I was President of the Morris County League of Municipalities and Ellen was Firstย Vice President. We enjoyed working together to increase networking and information sharing with leaders of all 39 Municipalities in Morris County. We interfaced with the NJ State League of Municipalities and our State Legislators, supporting legislation that benefited Morris County and opposing legislation that did not.ย We interfaced often over the years that she served as Administrator and Public Safety Director in Denville. Ellen never ran out of ideas to accomplish her objectives, or to work with others to find a compromise. I have often heard Ellen State that โHer lifeโs work was not just a vocation because she loved what she was doingโ.ย Ellen and I have had a friendship and a mutual respect for each other that spans the 35 years that we have known each other. I will be losing an outstanding Township employee, but I will still have a great friend. I wish Ellen the very best in her retirement,โ said Councilman Michael dePierro.
Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani
Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani said โAs a council member these past three years I have witnessed Ellenโs vast knowledge and experience as Parsippanyโs Business Administrator. Her dedication and professionalism throughout her career not only in Parsippany but in other municipalities is an indication of the respect she has among her peers. My husband Adam and I wish her happiness in her retirement. Ellen, May the wind always be at your back, and may the sun shine upon your face.โ
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., stated โIt has been a pleasure working with Ellen. I wish her well in her retirement and future endeavors.โ
Township Clerk Khaled Madin said โIt has been a pleasure working with Ms. Sandman. Ms. Sandmanโs knowledge has made her a real asset to this town and her passion for her work and helping people is contagious and refreshing. She will be missed.โ
โIโve known Ellen for twenty years and was thrilled and honored when she contacted me to work with her at the Township of Parsippany four years ago. Her knowledge of all aspects of Municipal Government and sensitivity towards the needs all people is priceless. Not only has she been a mentor to me but a great friend. And believe me she may be retiring from Municipal Government but her endless energy will go towards making a difference in other ways,โ said CFO Ann Cucci.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Business Administrator Ellen Sandman
PARSIPPANYย โย The Women Presidentsโ Organization (WPO), a peer advisory group for million dollar plus women-led companies, is proud to announce Casey Gocel Esq., a Member at Mandelbaum Salsburg P.C., a law firm based in Roseland, as the newest member of the New Jersey Chapter of the WPO.
โI am very pleased to welcome Casey Gocel to the WPO,โ said Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., WPO President and Founder. โAs a peer advisory organization for women business leaders of multi-million dollar companies, WPO membership is highly selective. Casey Gocelโs membership in the WPO is a testament to her incredible success in business.โ
Gocel lives inย Parsippany with her husband and two year old daughter, Denali.ย She received her Political Science B.A. in 2002 from the State University of New York in Albany before continuing on to Whittier Law School where she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Whittier Law Review. She received her J.D., Magna cum laude in 2007. Additionally Gocel holds an LL.M. in Taxation from The New York University School of Law.
The WPO is the premier peer advisory organization connecting women who own multi-million dollar companies.ย In monthly meetings across six continents, chapters of 20 women presidents from diverse industries invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential setting. For more information, call (212) 688-4114 or visit www.womenpresidentsorg.com.ย Follow us on Twitter @womenpresidents. Like us on Facebook at Women Presidentsโ Organization.
Sophie enjoys going on walks and running around the backyard. After a long day, she will cuddle up next to you and fall asleep.
MORRIS COUNTYย โย Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson Jr., and Rockaway Borough Police Chief Conrad Pepperman announce the arrest of two individuals for drug-related charges in connection with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances in Rockaway Borough.
PARSIPPANYย โย Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced the recent appointment of Russ Parisi as Vice President/General Manager U.S. and Canada.
