PARSIPPANY — Traffic was delayed on Route 287 South on Saturday morning at exit 42, Parsippany Road due to an overturned trailer owned by SalSon Logistics. Identity and condition of the driver was not available.
SalSon Logistics local address is listed as 888 Doremus Avenue, Newark.
PARSIPPANY — The 2017 Valerie Fund Walk and 5K Run was held on Saturday, June 10. 204 Teams, 704 Runners, 2281 Walkers and 2,985 Participants raised $911,234.46 (as of 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 12). Stand Tall For Hall was the #1 team with a total of $34,105.00 raised.
The Valerie Fund relies on the dollars raised to help the children who live in our community. The Walk and 5K Run will support our mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step you walk or run and every dollar you raise helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. Our philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.
Bella Rocco, Parsippany, a 15 year-old former patient has been attending the Walk since 2009 and each year her team, Bella’s Bunch has the distinction of fielding the most participants. Bella’s Bunch raised $6,222 during this years event.
The Valerie Fund relies on the dollars raised to help the children who live in our community. The Walk and 5K Run supports their mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step you walk or run and every dollar you raise helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. Their philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.
The Valerie Fund’s 2017 Goal is $1,000,000.00, and you can still donate to Bella’s Bunch by clicking here or Annie’s Army by clicking here.
The Walk and 5K Run will support our mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step you walk or run and every dollar you raise helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. Our philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.
Annie’s Army fundraising goal was $6,500 and they almost made it with $6,420.00.
As you all know our lives were changed forever in June 2016 with Annie’s (Leukemia) diagnosis. Throughout the last seven months Annie has had to endure numerous procedures and treatments, nearly all of which took place at the Valerie Center. Their hope is that instead of negative memories of chemotherapy, spinals and injections, Annie will look back at this time with only fond memories of all the fun that she had at the Valerie Center. Whether it was “messy” (that was always a request) art projects or mothering the baby dolls (including giving them their own IV and medicine and feeding them playdoh), there was always something fun to do there. When she was a little sad, she often got a little happier with foot massages and “seed” earrings (acupuncture). She even went to “school” at the Valerie Center, receiving her preschool tutoring during treatment visits. But beyond all of the activities, lessons, games, friends, and art projects is the fact that Annie would often be found snuggling up in the lap of pretty much any of the staff there. These people have become part of their family over the last seven months.
The Bush family cannot express how grateful they are for this organization and the people that work there!
Annie’s mom, Stacy Bush is a guidance counselor at Parsippany High School.
To read more about Annie, click here.
JAG Physical Therapy under the leadership of John Gallucci Jr., President & CEO, has been the exclusive run sponsor since 2007 donating more than $300,000 over the past ten years. JAG Physical Therapy has 15 locations throughout New Jersey and New York.
JAG Physical Therapy is a comprehensive outpatient physical therapy company which provides physical therapy care for general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries, Workers’ Compensation cases, and Medicare patients.
PARSIPPANY — The Learning Experience, 1159 Parsippany Boulevard, held an “Summer Kick Off” event on Sunday, June 11. The children had fun in the bounce house, with face painting, the bubble show, train rides, animal balloons and so much more. They also had an outside barbecue with plenty of food for everyone.
The Learning Experience is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer J. Garza responded to a residence on Edwards Road regarding property damage.
Upon his arrival he determined that a motor vehicle crash had taken place and the vehicle had fled. He determined that the unknown vehicle had crashed into the victim’s mailbox and that a fire hydrant was also struck. The Officer was unable to locate the struck fire hydrant.
Officer Garza followed the fluid trail from the crash to a residence on Norman Avenue. After a brief investigation he located the vehicle involved, a 1999 Nissan Quest, parked at the residence.
While there, Officer’s also located the missing yellow fire hydrant lying among garbage cans. They also determined that the crash occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. and the driver was Domingo Moreno, 27, Parsippany.
Mr. Moreno was located at a nearby diner and placed under arrest. He was transported back to Police Headquarters were he was processed.
While there, he was charged with one count of 3rd Degree of Criminal Mischief ; one count of 4th Degree Hindering Apprehension; one count of 4th Degree Tampering with Physical Evidence; Failure to Report an Accident (Traffic Offense); Unlicensed Driver (Traffic Offense); Careless Driving (Traffic Offense) ; Reckless Driving (Traffic Offense)
and Failure to Maintain Lane (Traffic Offense).
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.
PARSIPPANY — Ms. Vandana Parekh, 47, Parsippany, was driving a 2011 Honda Pilot, on Route 202 traveling south. Mr. Vikyath Banhihatti-Manjunm 29, was driving a 2008 Black BMW, and attempting to turn left from Route 202 north from the parking lot of 300 Littleton Road. Ms. Parkekh crossed the double yellow line in order to turn left at the intersection of Route 202/ Parsippany Boulevard and Littleton Road and caused the crash. The accident occurred on May 25 at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Witnesses at the scene corroborated with Ms. Parekh account. Ms. Parekh caused the crash due to improper passing.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Hiawatha Towing.
Ms. Parekh was charged with 39:4–86, Improper passing in no passing zone.
Parsippany Police Officer Edward Elston investigated the accident.
PARSIPPANY — It was a night to remember for Parsippany Hills High School students as they celebrated their prom on Thursday at the The Manor, West Orange.
Dressed in elegant gowns and stylish tuxedos prom-goers socialized, posed for photos and danced the night away.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School held its Annual Senior Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 7. The following students were awarded. The list is in alphabetical order of the name of the Scholarship or Award. The Parsippany Hills High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Michael Iapiccca, performed while guests were entering the auditorium. The Flag Salute was conducted by Ross Magparangalan, President, National Honor Society and the National Anthem was performed by the 2017 Chamber Choir, Mrs. Kathleen Muka, Choral Director.
Refreshments were served in the Cafeteria courtesy of Wegman’s and ShopRite Food Markets.
| Aaron Lief/American Legion Post #249 Scholarship | Lynch, Alexa |
| Abe Wolkofsky Scholarship | Lynch, Alexa |
| American Muslum Association | Kermalli, Mehdi |
| Andrew J. Quinn Memorial Scholarship | Folan, Lucas |
| Asian American Club | Fedorenko, Tyler |
| Band Service Award | Davis, Danielle |
| Band Service Award | Fedorenko, Tyler |
| Band Service Award | Hamel, Kenneth |
| Band Service Award | Hawkins, Keith |
| Band Service Award | Kertesz, Andrew |
| Band Service Award | Wald, Meghan |
| Band Service Award | Wang, Eileen |
| Bernard Packin Valedictorian Scholarship | Wang, Eileen |
| Carl L Ordway Memorial Scholarship | Ibrahim, Yasmine |
| Carl L Ordway Memorial Scholarship | Musbeh, Lilian |
| Coaches’ Award for Football | Ho, Nick |
| Coaches’ Award for Marching Band | Wald, Meghan |
| Coaches’ Award Scholarship for Cheerleading | Lynch, Alexa |
| Coccia Foundation Scholarships | Gasbarro, Marissa |
| Coccia Foundation Scholarships | Miranda, Amilcar |
| Coccia Foundation Scholarships | Ramirez, Maria |
| David J. Moore Golf Scholarship | Lipuma, Christopher |
| Dora B. Stolfi Memorial Scholarship | Lombardi, Victoria |
| Dr. Frank A Calabria Memorial Scholarship | Sepe, Czar Alexei |
| Emil Johnson Vocation Award | Meigs, Raymond |
| Essex County Labor Scholarship | Lynch, Alexa |
| Female Athlete Award | Restaino, Paige |
| Greg Puzio Memorial Scholarship | Lynch, Alexa |
| Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association Scholarship | Fiorentino, Nicole |
| Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association Scholarship | Lynch, Alexa |
| Indian Cultural Club Service Award | Desai, Kush |
| Indian Cultural Club Service Award | Patel, Nishil |
| Indian Cultural Club Service Award | Patel, Prisha |
| Indian Cultural Club Service Award | Patel, Shivam |
| Indian Cultural Club Service Award | Shah, Dhruvil |
| Indian Cultural Club Service Award | Shah, Shailee |
| Intervale Leadership for the Future Scholarship | Bonin, Brittany |
| Intervale School/Dorothy Davies Memorial Scholarship | Ho, Nick |
| Jack Dolan Memorial Scholarship | Srinivasan, Nayantara |
| Janet Palatini Friendship Scholarships | Bonin, Brittany |
| Janet Palatini Friendship Scholarships | Taylor, Billy |
| John Phillip Sousa Award | Folan, Lucas |
| Joseph Windish Parsippany Education Foundation | Lombardi, Victoria |
| Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial Scholarship | Folan, Lucas |
| Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial Scholarship | Lynch, Alexa |
| Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial Scholarship | Ting, Vanessa |
| Kate Russell Memorial Scholarship | Bonin, Brittany |
| Kate Russell Memorial Scholarship | Lombardi, Victoria |
| Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany | Ting, Vanessa |
| Lake Parsippany School PTA Alumni Scholarship | Lee, Danielle |
| Lew Ludwig Memorial Scholarship | Samani, Harsh |
| Little Vikings Football Award | Taylor, Billy |
| Littleton School Alumni Scholarships | Caccavale, Julianne |
| Littleton School Alumni Scholarships | Rosenberg, Arielle |
| Maria T. Santillan ’92 Memorial Scholarship | Nair, Shreya |
| MCAEMSA _ Mildred Townsend Scholarship | Folan, Lucas |
| MCAEMSA _ Mildred Townsend Scholarship | Hilsinger, Amanda |
| Morris County College Fair Scholarship | Marroquin-Juarroz, Estefany |
| Morris County College Fair Scholarship | Sayed, Rahman |
| Morristown Alumnae Chapter – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship | Fifo, Faith |
| Mt. Tabor Band Award | Wald, Meghan |
| Mt. Tabor PTA Scholarship | Wang, Eileen |
| National Merit | Gong, Joyce |
| National Merit | Guddeti, Vaishnavi |
| National Merit | Iyengar, Ananya |
| National Merit | Kennett, Johnathan |
| National Merit | Moola, Shreya |
| National Merit | Padhiar, Ishita |
| National Merit | Ting, Vanessa |
| National Merit | Tran, Michael |
| National Merit | Wang, Eileen |
| New Jersey Council Figure Skating Club Award | Davis, Danielle |
| NJAC Outstanding Scholar Athlete | Berry, Shawn |
| NJAC Outstanding Scholar Athlete | Lombardi, Victoria |
| Northern New Jersey Chinese Association Award | Folan, Lucas |
| Northern New Jersey Chinese Association Award | Wang, Eileen |
| OCA New Jersey – Asian Pacific American Advocates | Ting, Vanessa |
| OCA New Jersey – Asian Pacific American Advocates | Wang, Eileen |
| Parents of the Gifted and Talented for GRO Scholarship | Ting, Vanessa |
| Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships | Berry, Shawn |
| Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships | Fernandes, Brandon |
| Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships | Sayed, Rahman |
| Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce | Carifi, Justin |
| Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships | Kerrigan, Katie |
| Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships | Lombardi, Victoria |
| Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships | Restaino, Paige |
| Parsippany Police Benevolent Assoc. #131 Scholarship | Carifi, Justin |
| Parsippany Republican Club Scholarship | Sepe, Czar Alexei |
| Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarship | Berry, Shawn |
| Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarship | Bostek, Jillian |
| Parsippany Troy Hills Senior Citizen | Fedorenko, Tyler |
| Patricia Ann Behnke Memorial Scholarship | Bishof, Delaney |
| Paul Piccoli Memorial Scholarship Award | Bishof, Delaney |
| Paul Piccoli Memorial Scholarship Award | McDonald, Dylan |
| PHHS Boys’ Basketball Booster Club Scholarship | Chao, Evan |
| PHHS Cheerleading Parents’ Association Scholarship | Gasbarro, Marissa |
| PHHS Cheerleading Parents’ Association Scholarship | Lynch, Alexa |
| PHHS Choir | Anur, Sanjana |
| PHHS Choir | Bozza, Rachael |
| PHHS Choir | Chang, Abraham |
| PHHS Choir | Iyengar, Ananya |
| PHHS Choir | Partington, Brianne |
| PHHS Choir | Sepe, Czar Alexei |
| PHHS Choir | Waligora, Eric |
| PHHS Faculty & Staff Award | Patel, Dhruvisha |
| PHHS Field Hockey Booster Club Scholarship | Bishof, Delaney |
| PHHS Field Hockey Booster Club Scholarship | Bonin, Brittany |
| PHHS Football Parents Association | Taylor, Billy |
| PHHS PTSA | Bishof, Delaney |
| PHHS PTSA | Diaz, Silvia |
| PHHS PTSA | Folan, Lucas |
| PHHS PTSA | Lee, Danielle |
| PHHS PTSA | Lynch, Alexa |
| PHHS PTSA | Sepe, Czar Alexei |
| PHHS PTSA | Ullman, Sabrina |
| PHHS PTSA | Wang, Eileen |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Berry, Shawn |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Bostek, Jillian |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Christofferson, Kayla |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | DeStefano, Kimberly |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Gillespie, Christina |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Gong, Joyce |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Guddeti, Vaishnavi |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Levytsky, Andriana |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Migala, Breanna |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Moola, Shreya |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Muller, Jake |
| PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship | Velicky, Tristan |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Bonin, Brittany |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Bostek, Ashley |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Bostek, Jillian |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Davis, Danielle |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | DeMottie, Katherine |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Folan, Lucas |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Gangadharan, Alisha |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Guddeti, Vaishnavi |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Iyengar, Ananya |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Kalawadia, Nilam |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Levytsky, Andriana |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Lynch, Alexa |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Magparangalan, Ross |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Miller, Grace |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Moola, Shreya |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Padhiar, Ishita |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Patel, Amisha |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Patel, Riya |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Shah, Dhruvil |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Shah, Rahul |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Shweh, Thomas |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Srinivasan, Nayantara |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Ting, Vanessa |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Tran, Michael |
| PHHS Top 25 Students | Wang, Eileen |
| PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship | Zinckgraf, Jessica |
| PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship | Ehrenfeld, Miranda |
| Princess Anne Millard – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority | Fifo, Faith |
| PTHEA “Cap” Award in Memory of John Capsouras | Scopelito, Sara |
| Richard C. Davis Jr., Scholarship Fund | Gasbarro, Marissa |
| Rocco A. Cerbo Memorial Scholarship Award | Gillespie, Christina |
| Salutatorian Award | Kalawadia, Nilam |
| Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships | Fiorentino, Nicole |
| Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships | Gasbarro, Marissa |
| Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships | Lynch, Alexa |
| Spencer Savings Bank Scholarship | Bednarczyk, Alex |
| Student Council Scholarship Award | Folan, Lucas |
| Student Council Scholarship Award | Gangadharan, Alisha |
| Student Council Scholarship Award | Parekh, Nicky |
| Student Council Scholarship Award | Wang, Eileen |
| SunRise Shoprite Scholarship | Ullman, Sabrina |
| The Betty and Thomas Kay Memorial Scholarship | Folan, Lucas |
| The Raymond A. Peterson Scholarship | Lynch, Alexa |
| The Seeing Eye – Puppy Raiser Service Scholarship | Kertesz, Andrew |
| Tom Cook Par-Troy West Scholarship | Path, Aryan |
| Tom Cook Par-Troy West Scholarship | Restaino, Paige |
| Tom Cook Par-Troy West Scholarship | Stampone, John |
| Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarship | Folan, Lucas |
| United States Marine Corps Awards for Scholastic Excellence | Bostek, Jillian |
| United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award | Bostek, Jillian |
| United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award | Tran, Michael |
| United States Marine Corps Patriotism Award | Bradley, Cormac |
| United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Band Award | Janania, Christopher |
| Valori Family Scholarship | Karger, Rachel |
| Valori Family Scholarship | McDonald, Dylan |
| Vincent Lorenzo Male Athlete Award | Taylor, Billy |
| Wegmans Scholarship | DeStefano, Kimberly |
| William Lu Class of 1977 – Clair Pompei Education Scholarship | Pinto, Katherine |
| William Lu Class of 1977 – Ed Heilmeir Education Scholarship | Hilsinger, Amanda |
| Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills | Caccavale, Julianne |
| Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills | Gasbarro, Marissa |
| Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills | Lynch, Alexa |
| Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills | Ting, Vanessa |
Special Thanks to Cerbo Garden Center, Mr. Christopher Ramsden, Mr. Michael Iapicca, Mrs. Kathleen Muka, Class of 2018 National Honor Society Members, Wegmans Food Markets, ShopRite Supermmmarket, Parsippany Hills High School Administration, Parsippany Board of Education and Ron Cupitt and the Custodial Staff.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Educational Support Association and Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education reached a tentative agreement during a mediation session on June 7, 2017. After working under an expired contract since June 2016, members of the PTHESA rallied outside the meeting beforehand to voice their desire to reach a settlement. Terms and conditions will be announced after both parties ratify the final agreement.
PARSIPPANY — Ashia Authentic Chinese and Japanese Restaurant has been Parsippany’s best kept secret. Ashia offers an all-you-can eat menu, with each item prepared fresh to order. It’s not your usual “buffets” where items sit around for long periods of time, become cold and soggy.
When you arrive, they give you a menu where you can start your journey. Order one or two items, and then you can place additional orders at any time which are prepared fresh, and served when you are ready to eat.
Just one warning: Don’t over order, because they will charge you extra if you don’t eat what you order.
The price is reasonable too. Monday through Thursday only $19.95 per person, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday only $21.95 per person, and there is a 10% discount if you pay cash.
Children under eight, Monday through Thursday $8.95 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday only $9.95.
There is a limit of ten pieces of Sashimi and only one per person on chef’s specialities.
But the large assortment of menu items will please any appetite.
You can choose from eleven prepared fresh soups, including Seafood Soup, House Special Soup or Wonton. Salads, Appetizers, including Egg Rolls, Dim Sum, Shrimp Toast, BBQ Ribs and more. There are also Japanese Appetizers. The Sushi Bar Appetizer is limited to one item per person but includes Sushi, Sashimi, Black Pepper Tuna Appetizer, Spicy Tuna or Spicy Salmon Tartar and Tuna Pizza.
There is an assortment of over 60 maki rolls, hand rolls, special rolls and sushi rolls to choose from. There is Ashia Thai specials, Japanese items too!
And all the regular Chinese menu items such as Chicken and Mixed Vegetables, Kung Pao Chicken, Lemon Chicken, Shrimp and Broccoli and eighty other items.
The price also includes unlimited beverages (soda, tea). Orange and Apple Juice is $1.00 extra.
They even have “China Town Style Noodle Soup” which includes Dumpling Noodle Soup, Roast Pork Noodle Soup and others.
They are open Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 Noon to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m.
Ashia Authentic Chinese and Japanese Restaurant is located at 1460 Route 46, Troy Hills Shopping Center, Parsippany. They honor all major credit cards.
If you don’t feel you want to sample their all-you-can eat menu, they also have a regular menu for your dining pleasure.
PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori has rescheduled its regular meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
The rescheduled date is Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 8:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany.
Click here to download today’s agenda. Some of the items include introduction of a bond providing for various sewer utility improvements in and for the township and appropriating $2,475,000; Bond Ordinance providing Various Capital Improvements In And For The Township Appropriating $10,162,703 and a bond ordinance providing For Various Water Utility Improvements in and for the Township and Appropriating $1,075,000 among other items.
Formal action may or not be taken.
MORRIS COUNTY — The state Department of Environmental Protection is awarding $1.2 million in annual Clean Communities grants to Morris County and its 39 municipalities to help finance litter cleanups to beautify New Jersey’s communities and roadsides.
Statewide, the DEP is providing a total of $20.2 million, with $17.9 million for eligible municipalities and more than $2.2 million to the state’s 21 counties. “These grants help fund cleanups that will further enhance our communities, natural resources and roadways,” said DEP Commissioner Bob Martin. “By taking care of the environment around us, we encourage others to do the same in their own communities and build pride across the state.”
“We appreciate the state funds, which will benefit the county and our towns, which can put the money to good use to help finance volunteer cleanups, equipment purchases, enforcement activities, and education,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.
Activities funded by Clean Communities grants include cleanups of stormwater systems that can disperse trash into streams, rivers and bays; volunteer cleanups of public properties; adoption and enforcement of local anti-littering ordinances; beach cleanups; public information and education programs; and purchases of litter collection equipment such as receptacles, recycling bins, anti-litter signs and graffiti removal supplies.
As required by law, the nonprofit New Jersey Clean Communities Council oversees the reporting requirements for the program. Grants are funded by a legislated user-fee on manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors that produce litter-generating products.
Disbursements to municipalities are based on the number of housing units and miles of municipally owned roadways within each municipality.
“We are hopeful that municipalities and counties will use Clean Communities funding wisely to pay for volunteer and paid cleanups, badly needed equipment purchases, enforcement activities, and education,” said Sandy Huber, Executive Director of New Jersey Clean Communities Council.
“Simple programs such as litter control do a lot for improving New Jersey’s communities, in terms of public health and quality of life,” added Mark Pedersen, Assistant Commissioner for Site Remediation and Waste Management.
Morris County government will receive a grant of $99,208. Morris County municipalities receiving the largest grants are: Parsippany, $108,397; Mount Olive, $63,967; Randolph, $57,598; Jefferson, $54648; Rockaway Township, $54,090; Roxbury, $52, 167; Washington Township, $51,718; and Morris Township, $51,709.
Morris County youths set example in keeping our communities clean
For a complete statewide list of municipal and county grant awards, including all 39 Morris County towns click here.
The funding for Morris County government, which comes through the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, is used primarily for litter cleanups of county roads, litter abatement education, recycling of illegally dumped tires and for enforcement of litter violations.
For more information on Morris County’s Clean Communities Program click here.
Litter comes from a variety of sources, such as pedestrians, motorists, overflowing household garbage, construction sites and uncovered trucks. Litter is often blown by the wind until it is trapped somewhere, such as along a fence, or in a ditch or gully.
People tend to litter when an area is already littered, and when they lack a sense of ownership or pride in their community. In addition to being unsightly, litter is unhealthy and may create a negative public image.
A note from Heather Darling:
I would like to thank the people who came out and selected line 12 in the polls yesterday. The confidence of the citizens of Morris County is not something that I will take lightly and I will do all that I can to win the general election in November and go forward to uphold my campaign promises to return Morris County to prosperity.
I would like to thank my competitors for making the race challenging and I appreciate the fact that David Scapicchio did issue a statement congratulating me on winning the Republican primary.
I’m very excited for Kim Guadagno and her victory in the primary as well as Jay Webber and BettyLou DeCroce who fought hard races. I look forward to working with all of them, as well as the other candidates who won without challenges, from now until the general election in November. I think this was a very exciting race from the town level to the gubernatorial level and everyone fought hard whether they ultimately prevailed or not and every candidate in this election deserves respect for the hard work they put in.
What was the best part of this experience?
It was a great experience all the way around but the part I enjoyed most was getting out and meeting the citizens of our County and hearing their different viewpoints and issues. There are people who can’t afford to pay their taxes and mortgages, there are people whose families are suffering with addiction of a family member and a host of other issues and then there are others who are doing so well they don’t notice the issues that are noticed by others. This is a very diverse County that we live in and every day was a different experience in that regard whether going to events or door to door.
I would like to thanks some good friends who really put in a tremendous amount of effort on my part including hosting meet and greets for me, helping to set up my fundraisers, giving advice, and overseeing many functions normally undertaken by a campaign manager.
Wasn’t King Penna your campaign manager?
After Mr. Penna demonstrated overall unprofessional behavior as well as failed to perform 10 of 14 of his contracted services, I had a serious discussion with him and demanded change and results. Upon this conversation, Mr. Penna became upset and left my office. I assumed it was just to cool down and compose his thoughts. I arrive the next morning to the office to find all of my campaign documents and materials gone and an email for his resignation with less than two weeks to primary. Of course, since he failed to perform his services and failed to finish the campaign, he voided this agreement and is only entitled to the partial payment he received.
At first I was very flustered and trying to find direction, but then I became relieved as a very large source of stress was now gone. After all, he argued frequently with members of my team, was late on tasks and to events, kept volunteers waiting for materials, sent my fundraiser invitations out only two days before the event and I felt the need to have to follow up on everything as his organizational skills were lacking. It took me about a day and a half to come up with a plan to finish the campaign strong and it obviously worked.
In the meantime, he went to work for another freeholder candidate and proceeded to slander me at events and on Facebook. Very disappointed.
Is it true that Mr. Penna was evicted from the Tavern last evening at your request?
A friend that came out to support me last night called me just minutes before I arrived at the tavern from the clerk’s office saying that she had just run into King at the entrance and he was swearing at her and actually used the F word. She was upset and left at that point. Naturally, that made me very uncomfortable for fear of repeat. The host of the event noticed I was rather uncomfortable and inquired as to the reason therefore. When I advise them what had happened minutes earlier with my friend they acted accordingly.
Heather Darling
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, July 15 the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation will be hosting their ninth annual Yankee Stadium 5k.
Last year Team Rhino had 38 team members and over 15 spectators, making us one of the largest teams to be involved in the event and we expect this year to be no different. Seven Parsippany teachers from various schools have joined at Yankee Stadium 5k as members of Team Rhino.
Tracy Carroll, Captain of Team Rhino, lost here dad…her hero, the greatest man she had known…to esophageal cancer after a gallantly-fought, nearly two-year battle in July2008, That first year without him was an unbelievably painful one for my family, and as the first Father’s Day approached, she knew she had to find a way to channel the overwhelming sadness and anger she was feeling. A way to try to relieve that feeling of helplessness, to make a difference, to do something to help people who were still fighting the battle. She grabbed her computer and started randomly searching for cancer fundraising events in my area. She came across a few, but as she looked further into where the money that was raised went, she was disappointed to find that most of it went to “administrative costs.” While certainly wonderful organizations she is sure, this wasn’t the type of difference she needed to make. Finally, she stumbled upon the Damon Runyon 5K website. She loved the fact that 100% of the money raised went directly to cancer research, and while definitely not an expert in the field, she was amazed at what seemed like ground-breaking work that their scientists were doing. To top it off, my dad was a big Yankees fan so the unique venue made it seem like the perfect fit!
One of the remarkable and unique things about this event is that 100% of the money raised goes directly to the research being conducted by scientists everyday to help find treatments and cures for this terrible disease that impacts so many. Through this event, they have raised nearly $4.5 million dollars for cancer research.
This year the Eastlake Staff will also be making a donation to the event as well. On Monday, June 12 teachers who contribute to the staff donation will be allowed to wear jeans as has been done in the past for various philanthropic causes.
For more information on Team Rhino, click here.
CEDAR KNOLLS — CARF International announced that Employment Horizons has received a three-year agency-wide accreditation for its programs. The latest accreditation is the eighth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to Employment Horizons.
This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.
The CARF surveyors found employers are “extremely happy and satisfied with the services offered” by Employment Horizons, as well as with the training and communication provided by staff. Program participants are “very pleased with the support that is offered and appreciate the information that is provided to help them to create self-sufficiency in the community.”
Employment Horizons is the premier not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive employment, training and job placement services to persons with disabilities and other disadvantages in the greater Morris County, NJ area. To obtain more information about Employment Horizons, click here or contact Maria Verducci-Florio at (973) 538-8822 ext. 240 or [email protected].
CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF International, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services. For more information about the accreditation process, please visit the CARF website by clicking here.
NEW JERSEY — The grassroots group of 18,000 members across the state offers our congratulations to Phil Murphy, who bested all other candidates in the Democratic primaries to become our nominee for Governor of New Jersey. They are united in solidarity as Democrats to work to get Phil elected in November to become New Jersey’s next governor. We need a Democrat to undo all the damage done by Governor Chris Christie. We expect Phil to fulfill – or, fulPHIL – his campaign promises in order to make gains in the years ahead for New Jerseyans, including:
These are just some of the progressive policies that Phil Murphy has promised in his campaign. For those of us who did not vote for Phil, they are nonetheless united in supporting Phil as our Democratic gubernatorial candidate in the general election. For those of us who voted for Phil, he earned the votes based on these promises. And they will ALL hold him to it.
The 2016 election inspired millions of Americans to fight for the progressive values that they believe in. Action Together New Jersey, part of the grassroots national network, Action Together Network (ATN), was formed as thousands of New Jersey residents banded together to help secure a more inclusive and progressive future for our state and our country.
Action Together Network is a growing grassroots group from all over the Garden State, and we share a passion for equal rights, for progressive ideals, and for building a brighter future for all Americans. We are your neighbors, your friends, and your coworkers. And while we don’t always see eye to eye on every issue (just look at the pork roll/Taylor ham divide), we combine our talents, our smarts, and our scrappy, underdog mentality to make Jersey Strong—and our nation stronger.
A few of the causes they value and fight for include:
Racial Justice, Reproductive Rights, Environmental Concerns, Women’s Rights, LGBTQ+ Rights, Common Sense Gun Laws, Immigration, Education, Healthcare, Social Services, Criminal Justice Reform, Electoral Reform, Finance and Economic Reform, smart Foreign Policy, Workers’ Rights, Civil Rights Protection and Expansion, and Military and Veterans Issues.
HANOVER — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Hanover Township Police Chief Mark Roddy announce an active investigation into a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday, June 6 in Hanover Township.
At approximately 3:32 p.m., law enforcement received a report of a bank robbery that occurred at the Chase Bank, located at 480 State Route 10.
The subsequent investigation has revealed that a male entered the bank branch and demanded money while in possession of a handgun. Various surveillance photographs from the interior of the bank have been obtained. The suspect can be further described as a white/light-skinned male, who was wearing a dark colored jacket, pants, and shoes, light colored gloves, dark sunglasses, and a dark hat. The suspect was carrying a handgun and a bag.
Upon exiting the bank, the male fled from the scene.
Numerous law enforcement agencies have responded and are currently investigating this incident, including the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Hanover Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this male, is asked to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, the Township of Hanover Police Department at (973) 428-2512, or Crimestoppers at (973) 267-2255.
PARSIPPANY — As results were called into the Campaign Headquarters, we tabulated the unofficial results. From our tabulations:
Republican
| Barberio | 2,748 |
| Peluso | 2,368 |
| Valori | 2,200 |
| Ferrara | 1,924 |
| Parikh | 1,739 |
| Stanton | 1,671 |
| Martino | 1,485 |
Democrat
| Soriano | 2,217 |
| Fulco | 259 |
| Peterson | 1,968 |
| McCarthy | 1,966 |
| Cassidy | 488 |
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus has received a new Summons filed against Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Parsippany Municipal Court. The charges filed by William Brennan against James Barberio state “Within the Jurisdiction of this Court, commits an act related to his office, but constituting an unauthorized exercise of his official function, knowing that such act is unauthorized, with purpose to obtain a benefit for another, did unlawfully hire Ramona J. Ortiz, to the title Keyboarding Clerk I above the salary range provided within Ordinance 2016:22. The value of the benefit obtained by defendant on behalf of Ramona Ortiz exceeds $200.00, contrary to an in violation of 2C:30-2A.
2C:30-2 states. Official misconduct: A public servant is guilty of official misconduct when, with purpose to obtain a benefit for himself or another or to injure or to deprive another of a benefit: a. He commits an act relating to his office but constituting an unauthorized exercise of his official functions, knowing that such act is unauthorized or he is committing such act in an unauthorized manner; or b. He knowingly refrains from performing a duty which is imposed upon him by law or is clearly inherent in the nature of his office.
Official misconduct is a crime of the second degree. Under New Jersey’s Official Misconduct law, N.J.S.A. 2C:30-2, a public servant can be prosecuted for acts committed in their official capacity and, if convicted, imprisoned for up to ten years.
Click here to view a copy of the complaint.
On May 25, Pequannock Township Municipal Judge John A. Paparazzo failed to find probable cause on the criminal charges filed against Mayor James Barberio and Business Administrator Ellen Sandman, stating that Mr. Brennan should have filed a hearing with the Civil Service Commission. The original charges were filed under a different statue.
At the time, Mr. Brennan stated “The judge didn’t do any favors for the defendants because he created a new paradigm in which fourth-degree crimes have to be processed by an administrative agency.”
“But if he wants to do that, then all the elements of official misconduct are met by their charges, and I’m just going to go back and charge him with official misconduct for violating the municipal ordinance. I was trying to be decent to them. I didn’t want to put them in jail for five years. But if the judge doesn’t want this big fourth-degree crime, then he’s related them to a five-year mandatory minimum.”
At this time it is unclear if the same charges were filed against Business Administrator Ellen Sandman, or if an additional charge was filed for the hiring of Eugene Natoli, in December 2016.
Parsippany Focus will update this story as developing details are released.
Read previous stories:
Judge denies probable cause in criminal charges against Barberio: click here.
Criminal Complaints filed against Barberio: click here.
RANDOLPH — This is Corey! Corey is about 13-14 weeks, weighs about 15 pounds and so very sweet!
Corey and his brothers were rescued from St Maarten. St Maarten is beautiful, but life can be difficult for dogs. Fresh water is hard to find as well as food. FHDR heard about Corey and brothers and we were able to transport them to the US to live in foster homes.
Corey’s mom says…..’Corey is friendly, sweet and playful!! He loves everyone and he is a very happy puppy! Corey enjoys playing with all toys, especially tennis balls and he loves belly rubs.. Corey is so funny when he sleeps…he loves sleeping on his back and spreading out! haha! Corey likes going for car rides and he walks nicely on the leash. He spends his days playing with our dogs and he is very well behaved. Corey is a smart puppy who loves to please. He barks to go out, he already knows the command “no”, “sit”, “drop it” and “leave it” Corey is such a good boy! And he has such a cute personality!”
If you are interested in adopting Corey, please email [email protected] for an adoption application. You can see more photos of Corey and our other rescue pups by going to www.FHDR.petfinder.com.
PARSIPPANY — This year Relay for Life of Central Morris County will be held on Saturday, June 10 with registration starting at 2:00 p.m. and continues through Sunday, June 11 at 6:00 a.m. at Veteran Memorial Park, 1839 Route 46 at Vail Road, Parsippany. Cancer touches us all in one way or the other. Western Pest Services is sponsoring the event.
Relay for Life of Central Morris County encompasses support from eight towns Parsippany-Troy Hills, Denville, Rockaway Borough, Wharton, Mountain Lakes, Rockaway Township, Dover and Randolph Township.
As the nation’s largest fundraising event, Relay For Life of Central Morris County rallies families, friends, businesses, schools, hospitals, service and faith-based organizations in communities throughout Morris County and beyond and is asking you to participate in the event by: starting or joining a team, making a donation, sponsoring the event, purchasing a track sign or just coming out to show your support to those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and by providing an opportunity for everyone to fight back against the disease. They are also looking for survivors and caregivers, as we would love for you to join us so that we can celebrate and honor you during our special Survivor activities and dinner, as well as during the Luminaria Ceremony.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day. Please join us and take action against a disease that has taken too much!
For more information about getting involved, making a donation, sponsoring the event and/or purchasing a track sign, contact Karen DeChristopher, Event Co-Chair, at [email protected]. Visit their website by clicking here or like their Facebook page for event details.
The American Cancer Society is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
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