PARSIPPANY — Wise Animal Rescue held a kissing booth at Petco, 1111 Route 46, on Saturday, February 10.

Visitors received puppy kisses at the kissing booth for $5.00 and had the opportunity to visit with adoptable pups.

The event was held in memory for Lola.  Lola was there in our hearts and she was looking down from heaven.

Wise Animal Rescue will hold another Kissing Booth event again on Saturday, February 17 at Petco.

Wise Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs who need it most.

They strive to create a world where no dog is neglected, abused, or homeless. Wise Animal Rescue (W.A.R.) advocates and educates for the misrepresentation of bully breeds, the dangers of backyard breeding and puppy mills, and the inhumane practice of dog baiting or fighting. We accept and support all dogs, regardless of breed, size, or past, and encourage others to do the same.

Founded by Tiziana Wise in the beginning 2016, W.A.R. partners with trainers, veterinary practices, and other animal welfare personnel to ensure that the dogs have everything they need to take their next steps into a better life. All dogs are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on shots, and many are professionally trained.

W.A.R is a volunteer-based and rely on amazing supporters to assist in reaching the goal of saving the lives of homeless, mistreated dogs. To adopt, volunteer, or foster click here and fill out an application.All of the dogs are in foster homes prior to adoption as they do not have a shelter facility. W.A.R. serves the Greater New Jersey Area and is based in Parsippany.

Available animals’ pictures and profiles can be found on the website as well.

Like them on Facebook (Wise Animal Rescue) and follow them on Instagram (@wiseanimalrescue) to find out ways to help in the efforts and to stay updated on their incredible dogs.

PARSIPPANY — Members of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council unanimously approved a Resolution to reappoint Ann M. Cucci as Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills at the agenda meeting held on Tuesday, February 6.

Councilman Michael J. dePierro said “Ann is an excellent CFO, and a lovely person. I have seen her working after normal working hours many, many times. It was my pleasure to make the motion to reappoint her.”

“I was pleased to see Ann Cucci  reappointed as CFO of our Township. Ann has always made herself  available to me whenever I had questions in any aspect  regarding financial  matters. I look forward to working  with her now and in the future,” said Loretta Gragnani, Councilwoman.

Cucci, was first appointed on August 19, 2014 as “Director of Finance, Treasurer and Comptroller” by former Mayor James Barberio.

The Township Council confirmed Mayor Michael Soriano’s reappointment for a four year term commencing retroactively on January 1, 2017.

Prior to joining Parsippany in 2014, she was the Chief Financial Officer of Morristown since March 2012, and she was the CFO, Treasurer, Qualified Purchasing Agent for the Southeast Morris Municipal Utilities Authority, from 1999 to 2012.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano presented the family of Henry N. Luther, III, with a Proclamation on Tuesday, February 6 at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.  The Mayor and Mayor Michael Luther unveiled a plaque in honor of Henry N. Luther, III, which will remain on the wall at the Municipal Building.

Friends, Relatives, Township Employees, Mayor Mimi Letts, residents were among the many attending the unveiling of the plaque.

Luther, a well-respected attorney and statesman, died peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

He will always be remembered as a man of integrity. He was born in Teaneck to a railroad engineer, Henry N. Luther, Jr. and a housewife, Mary (nee Phelan).

He was raised in Jersey City. In his youth, he developed a love of swimming that he kept all of his life. He was recognized as a Lincoln High School and Jersey City YMCA champion. He held many jobs as a lifeguard, including a stint at the famed salt-water pool at Palisades Amusement Park.

He was elected to the Township Council in 1966 and then selected to be the Council President. Upon the untimely death of Mayor John E.J. Walsh, Henry was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late mayor. He was then elected in a general election in 1967 and re-elected in 1969. Although he was a popular mayor he did not run for re-election in 1973, because he believed that elective office should not be a lifetime appointment.

After completing his second term as Mayor, he resumed the practice of law, but only briefly. In 1975, he went to Trenton for the first of several jobs in the administration of Governor Brendan T. Byrne. Henry first served as Director of the Lottery Commission, then was asked to serve as the Governor’s Executive Secretary. In 1977, he left State government to serve as Campaign Manager for Governor Brendan T. Byrne’s re-election campaign. After leading the Byrne campaign to victory, he returned to the practice of law with a well-established Morristown law firm, that was renamed Dillon Bitar and Luther. When Mimi Letts became Mayor of Parsippany in 1994, she appointed Dillon, Bitar & Luther as the Township Attorney.

On December 9, 1977, Henry was sworn in as the New Jersey Commissioner for The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, a bi-state agency. In nominating Henry, Governor Byrne said he was recognizing Henry’s skill as an administrator, mediator and negotiator, which would assure that the public interest would be well represented. At the time, Henry down-played his talents and told a reporter that he was reluctant to take the position because he gets seasick. He told the Governor he would only take the appointment if he was assured he would not have to board any ships. He served on The Waterfront Commission until 1983.

His greatest role in life began in 1982 when he became “Poppy.” He zealously accepted the role as a lifetime appointment. While he was very accomplished at his prior positions, he was unrivaled as Poppy. Many people, who witnessed or were regaled with his adventures with his grandchildren joked, “In my next life I want to come back as one of Henry’s grandchildren.” Henry loved to play cards with his grandchildren. It would start as a match game when they were young, with two or three cards, and eventually they all would play 10-card Gin Rummy. He also had a love for the New York Times crossword puzzle, which the grandchildren also came to love. He always stressed the importance of reading to his children and grandchildren. Whether it was a newspaper or a book (or two) he always had something to read wherever he went.

The proclamation read:

Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Proclamation

Whereas, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills honors the late Henry N. Luther III as an extraordinary example of a man who dedicated his life to public service, in his town, state, and country.

Whereas, we commend his recognition as Outstanding Member of his platoon in the United States Marine Corps, as well as a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal on January 16, 1955 while serving in the Korean conflict, after which he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.

Whereas, the residents of Parsippany elected Henry N. Luther to the Township Council in 1966 and was elected as Mayor in 1967 and re-elected in 1973.

Now, Therefore, I, Michael A. Soriano, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, do hereby proclaim the first Monday of June as Henry N. Luther III Day.

Dated this 6th day of February, 2018.

PARSIPPANY — The MOMS Club of Parsippany Area East is hosting a dine-out event at Habit Burger on Tuesday, February 6 to help benefit one of our members. 

Michelle and her husband Francis are parents to a beautiful three year old daughter. They currently reside in Parsippany and are members of TLCC (Francis can often be seen on stage playing the guitar during Sunday services). In early 2017 Michelle was diagnosed with a very rare Lymphoma (Subcutaneous Panniculitis like T-Cell Lymphoma or SPTCL) at which time it became aggressive. On top of this diagnosis, she was diagnosed with another disease (HLH or Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis) which is a life-threatening immunodeficiency. Michelle will undergo six sessions of chemotherapy and a STEM Cell transplant. Medical bills are piling up quickly and unfortunately her Health Insurance doesn’t fully cover the services and medications that she now requires. A go fund me page has been set up to help with her extensive medical bills. If you cannot make it to the event, please consider making a donation by clicking here.

Join us at Habit Burger, 3043 Route 46, Morris Hills Shopping Center) on Tuesday, February 6 between 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to benefit Michelle. She will receive 20% of the profits from that night from everyone who shows a print out of the form or shows it on their phone. Applies to dine in and take out! Click here to download flyer.

The MOMS Club of Parsippany East is a local chapter of an international non-profit support group focused on the stay at home mom. We offer support and enriching activities to both mothers and their children. Although we focus on the stay-at-home mom, we support all moms and have mothers who work part-time or full-time among our members. Our activities include a monthly meeting; organized family activities and outings; a book club (for the moms); playgroups; service projects to benefit both children in need and our communities; and, of course, MOMS Night Out!

Due to Parsippany’s size and number of schools, we are divided into East and West chapters. To find out more about our club find us on Facebook or email us at [email protected].