PARSIPPANY — Parsippany has been heavily hit by Winter Storm Quinn. This is an update for residents on the progress of storm cleanup and power restoration. (click here to see related article)

Right now, less than half of Parsippany is out of power. This is down from about 70% of the town last night. JCP&L has been working around the clock to restore the dozens of power grids throughout town that are damaged.  Much of the damage is due to fallen trees; our Parks & Forestry Department has also been working around the clock to remove trees that have damaged power lines, as well as those that are blocking roads and those that may be close to falling.

Preventing more trees from falling into power lines, and removing trees in dangerous positions, has been our priority given the power situation across town.

The trash collection schedule for today and tomorrow has yet to be determined.  All sanitation staff is currently assisting with the storm cleanup.

The Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road, is currently open as a warming and charging center.  It will be open until at least 9:00 p.m.

The Parsippany Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha is now open as a warming and charging center.  It will be open to at least 5:00 p.m. we are currently expecting to extend those hours.

JCP&L has not indicated a timeframe for the full restoration of power to the township. While we expect that power will be restored to most residents relatively soon, all residents should prepare to be without power for a matter of days, not hours.

The Township will continue to provide updates as the status of storm cleanup and power restoration progresses.

PARSIPPANY — Meet Spot! But you can call him Spotty! He is a 9-year old male Rat Terrier mix fully grown at 17 pounds. He is a very sweet boy who loves to snuggle and be in people’s company.

Spot really enjoys going on walks around the neighborhood! His previous family says he walks very nicely on the leash. He is your typical lap dog who can lounge around with you and watch some TV!

Best part? Spot does great with cats and dogs. He would prefer a more quiet home with kids above the age of 13. He is crate trained but his first preference would be sleeping with you. He can’t wait to find his forever home!

If you are interested in adopting this Spot, please fill out an application by clicking here. Wise Animal Rescue (WAR)” is a volunteer-based group and want to ensure that all applicants are as serious about the adoption process as we are.

W.A.R.’s goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place our dogs in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of our dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.

Our adoption process starts with filling an application, home visit, meet and greet and then finalizing with an adoption contract and fee.

Adoption fees range from about $300.00 to $600.00. These fees help defray costs of veterinary and foster care and are tax deductible.

PARSIPPANY— A dog was found at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 in the vicinity of Park Road and Littleton Road.

The dog was transported to the Parsippany Animal Shelter, 1069 Parsippany Boulevard. Parsippany. They can be reached by calling (973) 263-7083.

PARSIPPANY — Current forecast data shows the peak of the storm is approaching our area.

There is an increased snow intensity throughout the afternoon and evening, with the peak of the storm reaching the Parsippany area between now and 7:00 p.m. Parsippany is down to 88 houses without power, with JCP&L working through the storm to ensure that those are cleared up by the end of the night.

During this time, there will likely see one-to-two inches per hour snowfall rates, with the potential for two-to-three inches per hour.

In addition, current forecast data indicates that we may experience white-out conditions, with the possibility of well over one foot of snow across the county, and the potential for up to 16-inches in some areas.

Should you encounter any downed lines or wires, please immediately report them to JCP&L at 888LIGHTSS (888-544-4877).

The Mayor’s Action Center will be operational throughout the duration of the storm. The Mayor’s Action Center be open until 8:00 p.m. to assist with any residential concerns that may arise due to the storm. The number for the Action Center is (973) 263-4262.

PARSIPPANY — The popular Third Friday Speaker Series continues at Temple Beth Am in Parsippany on Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m., with a musical and engaging speaker: Rabbi Deborah Zecher, who will discuss the Jewish Songwriters of the Golden Age of American Songbook. 

In May 2018, Rabbi Zecher will present her debut solo cabaret show at “Don’t Tell Mama” in New York City, and which will be directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Tracy Stark.

On July 1, 2014, Rabbi Zecher became Rabbi Emerita of Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, in Great Barrington, MA, after having served as Rabbi and Leader of Music there from 1992-2014, and is currently the monthly and High Holiday rabbi at Northshore Jewish Congregation in Mandeville, Louisiana. In the summer of 2017, the Rabbi was accepted as one of six Cabaret Fellows at the Eugene O’Neill Cabaret Conference, where she studied with Barb Jungr, Lennie Watts, Judy Kuhn, Tonya Pinkins and Cristina Bianco.   

Rabbi Zecher was part of the leadership of the Reform movement, having completed two terms on the Board of Governors of HUC-JIR, as well as serving as president of the Rabbinic Alumni Association of HUC-JIR. She also served as Recording Secretary of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and was a member of the Board of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (now the Union for Reform Judaism). In 2003, Rabbi Zecher was chosen as one of the sh’lichei tzibor (leader of worship) for the URJ Biennial Shabbat morning service, the first time a Rabbi was chosen to share musical responsibilities for this service.

This interesting and informative talk at Temple Beth Am is free and open to the public. Temple Beth Am is located at 879 South Beverwyck Road.

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) is hosting their 37th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social on Tuesday, July 10 at the Knoll Country Club West.

The event includes a Golf Classic, Game Social and Luncheon.  The fundraiser benefits WCPTH’S Scholarship and Education Fund. Contributions (for door prizes or Tricky Tray baskets) or sponsorships for the Fundraiser are greatly appreciated. All money raised goes back to Parsippany students (open to both male and female students) in educational programs such as Scholarships to graduating high school seniors, Citizenship Awards to graduating 8th graders, and 5th Grade Reading awards.

If you would like to contribute or attend the event, please contact Marilyn Z. at (973) 539-3703 or WCPTH, Golf Outing, P.O. Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. The next General Meeting is Monday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at [email protected] or click here.

Meeting schedule is subject to change.  Please contact Cathy (Membership Chairman) if interested in attending a meeting or to confirm date and time.  (973) 984-0758 or [email protected].

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany will be providing curb-side pick-up of storm debris. The scheduled pick-up will be from Monday, March 12 through Friday, March 16.

When placing debris at the curb, please consider the following. Brush or tree limbs only (no logs) should be at least 6’-8’ in length if possible. Please stack the debris at the curb, (cut end), facing the road.