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You Can Become a Volunteer Morris County Master Gardener

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Rutgers Master Gardener program of Morris County is now accepting applications for its next class, which begins in September of 2017.

Any Morris County resident with an interest in gardening and a commitment to volunteer service – from Parsippany to Long Hill to Jefferson Township — can become a Rutgers Master Gardener. No previous education or training in horticulture is required.

Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who assist the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station through the Morris County Cooperative Extension Service in its mission to deliver horticulture programs and information to the public.

Volunteers learn to diagnose common plant and pest problems, suggest appropriate cultural practices and advise as to the best care for the home landscape and garden. Once trained, they can provide assistance with home gardening questions to residents of Morris County.

They handle only “non-commercial” community gardening questions.

For more information about the program click here. For an application or questions about the program, please contact Dave Los at (973) 285- 8307 or e-mail [email protected].

Morris County residents seeking gardening assistance can call the Master Gardener service at (973) 285-8305.

To get the most accurate diagnosis there are a few simple questions you should to be prepared to answer before you call.

Plant Problems:

  • What is the reason you need a diagnosis?
  • If known, what is name of the plant; if not known what type (tree, shrub, perennial)?
  • Does the plant produce flowers or fruit?
  • Where is the plant located? Is location sunny or shady, wet or dry?
  • How long has plant been in its current location?
  • What chemicals or fertilizers have been used? Is mulch used?
  • Inspect entire plant for symptoms, problems can be more complex then they first appear
  • When did symptoms first appear?

Insect Pests:

  • Are pests just a nuisance or are they causing harm to people or property?
  • Where is highest concentration of pests?
  • When did pest first appear?
  • Describe pest (size, wings, number of legs, color, etc.)

Maya Rudolph named to Dean’s List at the University at Albany

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Frank L. Cahill
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Maya Rudolph

PARSIPPANY — The University at Albany congratulates Maya Rudolph of Lake Hiawatha who was among more than 3,400 students who were named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.5 GPA. She was a graduate of Parsippany High School Class of 2015.

A comprehensive public research university, the University at Albany-SUNY offers more than 120 undergraduate majors and minors and 125 master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs. UAlbany is a leader among all New York State colleges and universities in such diverse fields as atmospheric and environmental sciences, business, criminal justice, emergency preparedness, engineering and applied sciences, informatics, public administration, social welfare, and sociology taught by an extensive roster of faculty experts. It also offers expanded academic and research opportunities for students through an affiliation with Albany Law School. With a curriculum enhanced by 600 study-abroad opportunities, UAlbany launches great careers.

Local Students Named to Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland

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Frank L. Cahill
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Loyola University

PARSIPPANY — Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2017 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

The following local students have achieved this honor:

Nelson Gonzalez, St. Peter’s Prep, Class of 2014. Loyola Class of 2018.

William Kinzer, Parsippany High School, Class of 2014. Loyola Class of 2018.

John Mucciolo, Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2014. Loyola Class of 2018.

Established in 1852, Loyola University Maryland is a Catholic, Jesuit comprehensive university comprising Loyola College, home to the University’s arts and sciences programs; the Sellinger School of Business and Management; and the School of Education. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students from across the country.

Thomas Goetschkes and Crin Uricoli earn Boy Scouts Highest Honor

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Frank L. Cahill
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Eagle Daniel Bamert administers the Eagle Oath to Thomas Goetschkes and Crin Uricoli

PARSIPPANY — The Boys Scouts of America Troop 72 held an Eagle Court of Honor for Thomas Goetschkes and Neil “Crin” Uricoli on Saturday, July 8 at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center.

The pathway to Eagle can be described as a steep trail leading up to three peaks, the highest being that of Eagle Scout. Officially, the trail starts with the Tenderfoot rank and continues through Second and First Class ranks. Then, the mountain climbing begins. The path is marked with merit badges, leadership responsibilities, service projects, and the practice of Scouting skills and ideals. The first peak reached is that of Star Scout, the second is Life Scout, and, finally, Eagle Scout.

The Eagle Scout Award is Scouting’s highest rank and among its most familiar icons. Men who have earned it count it among their most treasured possessions. Those who missed it by a whisker remember exactly which requirement they didn’t complete. Americans from all walks of life know that being an Eagle Scout is a great honor. The award is more than a badge. It’s a state of being. The Eagle Scout may have received the badge as a boy, but you earn it every day as a man. In the words of the Eagle Scout Promise, they do your best each day to make their training and example, their rank and their influence count strongly for better Scouting and for better citizenship in the troop, in their community, and in their contacts with other people. And to this they pledge their sacred honor.

Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men. Only 5% of the Boy Scouts actually earn this rank.

Their eldest brother, Andrew earned Eagle Scout on February 16, 2015 and this will be the 11th set of brothers, and third set of three brothers from Troop 72 achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. (Click here to read Andrew’s achievement)

James Kelly, as Troop 72 Advancement Committee Chairman, certified to the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America that Thomas Brennan Goetschkes and Neil “Crin” Uricoli met the requirements for the rank of Eagle.

Thomas earned 26 merit badges, Thirteen of these are required merit badges to earn Eagle. The required ones are Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Cooking, Lifesaving, Environmental Science, Family Life, First Aid, Personal Management, Personal Fitness and Swimming.

But Thomas didn’t stop there. He earned an additional thirteen badges. They are Chess, Climbing, Fingerprinting, Fishing, Home Repairs, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Railroading, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Salesmanship, Scholarship, Small Boat Sailing and Woodwork.

As part of the requirements for earning Eagle, Thomas had to serve actively in a troop position for a period of six months after becoming Life Scout:  Thomas was an Assistant Patrol Leader, and a Cub Scout Den Chief for Pack 215 in Lake Hiawatha. He is also a member of the “Order of the Arrow” with “Brotherhood” status.

He had to plan, develop and carry out a service project worthy of an Eagle Scout. Thomas mapped out and measured the trails of Veterans Park, for his Eagle project. He and his team of volunteer helpers also built a wooden kiosk containing a color-coded map of the trails and a Community Message Board. The distances of each color-coded trail can be found in the map key.

Neil earned 28 merit badges, Thirteen of these are required merit badges to earn Eagle. The required ones are Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Cooking, Lifesaving, Environmental Science, Family Life, First Aid, Personal Management, Personal Fitness and Swimming.

But Neil didn’t stop there. He earned an additional fifteen badges. They are Archery, Art, Chess, Environmental Science, Finger Printing, Fishing, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Metalwork, Pottery, Railroading, Rifle Shooting, Small Boat Sailing, Space Exploration and Wood Carving.

Crin had to serve actively in a troop position for a period of six months after becoming Life Scout. Crin served as a Patrol Leader and an Assistant Patrol Leader. Crin also completed the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).

Crin also had to plan, develop and carry out a service project worthy of an Eagle Scout. Crin refurbished and beautified the Morris Catholic High School Veterans Memorial site, for his Eagle project. He and his team of volunteer helpers removed old stone, flora that was overgrown, and benches that were discolored and in a state of disrepair. The Alter and Headstone that are on-site were power-washed sparkling clean. New park benches were installed. All new flora was planted as well. Crin would like to thank all the people who came out and helped him remove and replace stone, weed, plant flowers, clean and assemble benches.

 

 

 

Berlin Road residence ransacked

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Lieutenant T. Pomroy and Patrol Officer J. Mendez responded to a residence on Berlin Road for a burglary at 6:46 p.m. on Saturday, July 8. Upon their arrival, the victim advised that he entered the house and found the rear door open and the master bedroom ransacked.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Department CIS and Parsippany Police Department Detective M. Czajka responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. The victim reported numerous pieces of jewelry and other personal items were stolen.

This incident remain under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Driver arrested for CDS possession

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer J. Garza observed a 2004 Ford F150 pickup truck make an illegal U-turn at the intersection of Campus Drive and Dryden Way, at 12:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 and he conducted a motor vehicle stop on it.

As he approached the vehicle he smelled the odor of raw marijuana emanating from the vehicle.

After a brief investigation the passenger, Rocio Bueno-Ocotoxtle, 30, Lakewood, was placed under arrest for Possession of Marijuana and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

Ms. Bueno-Ocotoxtle was processed and charged with Possession of Marijuana under 50 Grams a Disorderly Persons Offense.

She was released on her own recognizance pending her court appearance.

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.

Update: Dog found on Littleton Road and Route 10

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The story appeared on Parsippany Focus on July 9. The story was read by over 35,000 people, shared over 120 times (that we can track) and still no one came forward to claim this beautiful dog.

She was brought into someone’s home and has been enjoying her temporary home.  Please keep sharing the article, as we would like to find her owners.

The dog did have a microchip, but it was not registered. Her markings make her look sad but her tail wags nonstop. She loves playing catch and is very affectionate.

Please share so we can find her owner. Contact Focus at (800) 242-4349 and we will put you in touch where she is located.

She is staying safe in a nice home until she is reunited with her owners. This photo was taken on July 13, days after she was found wondering on Littleton Road and Route 10, Parsippany

Residents weren’t Snoozing on “Snoozin Tree Lane”; Thief caught stealing packages

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Frank L. Cahill
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Jamie Barberio

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to a residence on Snoozin Tree Lane for a possible package theft at 12:01 p.m. on Saturday, July 8.

While speaking to the caller Officers also made contact with Ely Burgos-Frias, 21, Passaic.

After a brief initial investigation it was determined that he was traveling in the area in a 2008 Nissan Sentra, attempting to pick up UPS/FedEx packages that did not belong to him. These packages were reported to contain cell phones addressed to various people, who he did not know. After a search of his vehicle, two stolen cell phones were located inside.

He was placed under arrest and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters. While there, Det. M. Czajka assisted Patrol Officer J. Seeger with the investigation. Mr. Burgos was subsequently charged with one count of Third Degree Receiving Stolen Property, Unregistered Vehicle, Uninsured Motorist  and Fictitious Plates.

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

This incident remain under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

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.

Shoplifter at ShopRite gets nabbed with goods concealed in jacket

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to ShopRite for a reported Shoplifting at 9:27 a.m. on Saturday, July 8.

Upon their arrival they spoke with an employee who advised them that store security had stopped Richard Jacobus, 58, Montville, who was shoplifting.

After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Jacobus paid for a few items in his shopping cart, but failed to pay for approximately $70.00 in merchandise that was concealed in his jacket.

Mr. Jacobus was placed under arrest and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters. While there, he was processed and charged with Shoplifting a Disorderly Persons Offense.

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

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.

 

I-80 weekend ramp closures necessary in Morris County

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced overnight weekend ramp closures starting this weekend on I-80 for a guiderail replacement project through Parsippany-Troy Hills, Roxbury, Mount Arlington, Jefferson, Rockaway, Wharton and Denville in Morris County.

Beginning at 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 14 until 6:00 a.m. the next day, and continuing overnight on Saturday and Sunday until Monday morning, for the next several weekends, NJDOT’s contractor J.F. Creamer and Son, Inc., is scheduled to temporarily close ramps on I-80 in Morris County to replace and upgrade guiderail parapets. As part of the ongoing guiderail replacement project overnight weekend ramp closures and detours are required on the following dates.

Weekend 1: July 14 – July 16
Exit 37: I-80 westbound ramp to Green Pond Road detour:

·         Route 80 westbound traffic will be directed to Exit 35A to Mount Hope Avenue

·         Turn left for the entrance onto Route 80 eastbound after crossing over Mount Hope Avenue

·         Take exit 37 from Route 80 eastbound, back on to Green Pond Road

Exit 38: Route 46 westbound ramp to I-80 westbound (Denville) detour:

·         Route 46 westbound traffic will be directed to continue on Route 46 westbound

·         Bear right onto East Main Street

·         Turn right onto Wall Street

·         Turn right onto Church Street

·         Turn left onto Halsey Avenue

·         Turn right onto Hibernia Avenue/CR513

·         Bear left onto Green Pond Road

·         Turn left onto Route 80 westbound

Weekend 2: July 21 – July 23
Exit 38: I-80 eastbound ramp to Route 46 eastbound detour:

·         I-80 eastbound traffic will be directed to Exit 42C eastbound/Parsippany

·         Merge onto Route 202 North/I-80 westbound

·         Bear right for entrance to I-80 westbound/Cherry Hill Road

·         Bear right for Exit 42B Route 46/Parsippany/Cherry Hill Road

·         Turn Right onto 46 eastbound 

Exit 39: I-80 westbound ramp to Route 46 eastbound detour:

·         I-80 westbound traffic will be directed to Exit 37 – Route 80 westbound/Green Pond Road

·         Make a right onto Green Pond Road

·         Make a right for the entrance onto Route 80 eastbound

·         Take Exit 38 onto Route 46 eastbound

Weekend 3: July 28 – July 30
Route 15 northbound to I-80 eastbound: 

·         No Detour, ramp will remain partially open with all traffic shifted to the left

Weekend 4: August 4 – August 6
Route 15 southbound to I-80 eastbound: 

·         No Detour, ramp will remain partially open with all traffic shifted to the Right

The $8 million federally-funded I-80 Guiderail Replacement project in Morris County includes the replacement of guiderail parapet connections at Exit 37, Exit 38, and Exit 39, as well as several Route 15 ramps to I-80. The project is being accomplished overnight on several weekends, and is expected to be completed in August 2017.

Variable message signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with the guiderail replacement project. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming road or ramp closures.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info.

Guest wouldn’t vacate room at Days Inn

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Frank L. Cahill
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Days Inn, 3159 Route 46

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the Days Inn, 3159 Route 46, at 12:32 p.m. on July 10 on a report of a guest who would not vacate their room after check out time.

Officers made contact with Jessica Rosewall, 30, Fairfield, at which time the Officers were advised that she had an outstanding Criminal and Traffic Warrants. Ms. Rosewall became belligerent towards officers while they were speaking with her. Ms. Rosewall is no stranger to the Parsippany Police Department.

She was advised she was being arrested and to place her hands behind her back at which time she actively resisted the Officers attempt to handcuff her and bit one officer on his left forearm.

Once Ms. Rosewall was secured she was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing.

While being placed into a holding cell, Ms. Rosewall again resisted Officers by kicking and punching officers.

Par-Troy Emergency Service was dispatched to Parsippany Police Headquarters to transport one officer to Morristown Medical Center for treatment of a shoulder injury and a bite he received from the arrestee.

Prior to being transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility Ms. Rosewall also damaged a CCTV camera in the holding cell.

She was subsequently charged with the following offenses on a Complaint-Warrant:
three counts of third Degree Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer; one count of third Degree Resisting Arrest; one count of fourth Degree Obstruction of the Administration of Law and one count of fourth Degree Criminal Mischief.

At the time of her arrest she had the following outstanding warrants:
Criminal Warrant from Ocean County Sheriff’s Department (NJ); Criminal Warrant from Carteret Municipal Court; Traffic Warrant from Parsippany Municipal Court and Criminal a Warrant from Parsippany Municipal Court.

Fairfield Police Department arrested Rosewall on December 21, 2013, for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon. (Click here to read full article).

On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Jaime Mendez arrived on the scene of the crash, at approximately 11:00 p.m. and a2001 Toyota Tacoma was against a snow bank flipped on the drivers side. The driver, Jessica Rosewall, 28, Fairfield, was issued seven summons for driver’s license suspended, failure to report accident, leaving scene of accident, abandonment of a motor vehicle, delaying traffic, careless driving and failure to exhibit documents. (Click here to read full article).

A similar incident  happen at Red Roof Inn on Wednesday, April 26 at 7:20 a.m. Upon arrival of Patrol Officer R. Appel and G. Tosh, spoke to the manager who advised them that Jessica Rosewall, 30, Fairfield, was told the prior day that she was no longer allowed in or on the hotel property, but she failed to leave.When Officers made contact with Ms. Rosewall at her room, she had a Rottweiler on a leash, which the Officers requested multiple times that it be secured in its crate. (Click here to read full article).

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 Area Chamber of Commerce thanks renewing member: Carousel of Learning

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Frank L. Cahill
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Carousel of Learning owner Debra Arntzen and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee Chairman Dr. Pat Selimo

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) thanks renewing member Carousel of Learning. Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee Chairman Dr. Pat Selimo presents the membership plaque to Carousel of Learning owner Debra Arntzen.

Carousel of Learning is located at 244 Kingston Road.

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. They work with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. They promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.

Firefighter Andy brought a Lake Parsippany firetruck to visit Carousel of Learning Childcare Center

Carousel of Learning offers a number of school readiness activities as well as a space to play and engage in socially. Your children can play safely in a fenced-in AstroTurf® playground where they can slide, climb, or play with our other outside equipment. They can also learn computer skills in their TechStars program.

When you need a child care center, you need to know it uses effective methods to teach and encourage your child. Carousel of Learning uses an activity-based program that focuses on several different areas such as music, blocks, arts, science, exercise, dramatic play, and the home area. Your children learn by being physically and mentally involved in all of the activities.

Carousel of Learning uses a variety of activities to foster your child’s overall cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. It is their objective to learn the needs of the individuals in the program and to plan for the successful fulfillment of these needs. Positive development of the child’s image of self, is of prime importance in the program and is a priority in all aspects of program planning.

Carousel of Learning is located at 244 Kingston Road, Lake Parsippany. You can reach them by calling (973) 884-2052. Click here to view their website.

For more information on Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce click here.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member: Cinépolis USA

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Frank L. Cahill
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Cinema Manager Tahir Williams and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee Chairman Dr. Pat Selimo

PARSIPPANY — Cinépolis USA recently joined the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce. Welcoming Committee Chairman Dr. Pat Selimo visited with Cinema Manager Tahir Williams and presented Cinepolis with their membership plaque.

Cinépolis USA, a leading world-class cinema exhibitor, announced it will transform its existing Cinépolis Parsippany theater, located in the heart of Parsippany, into a “Cinépolis Luxury Cinema,” the exhibitor’s upscale movie-going concept enjoyed by movie aficionados. Cinépolis is located in the Morris Hills Shopping Center, 3165 Route 46.

Among the first theaters to be acquired during Cinépolis USA’s recent expansion into the Northeast, the forthcoming 12-screen Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas marks the exhibitor’s first luxury theater in the region. Its introduction serves as the sixth theater to join Cinépolis USA’s existing portfolio of dedicated luxury cinemas located in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, California.

“Cinépolis USA’s growth has been tremendous and we are delighted to introduce our luxury category in the Northeast with this momentous renovation,” said CEO of Cinépolis USA, Adrian Mijares Elizondo. “Parsippany is a wonderful community, and we look forward to offering an unparalleled cinema experience to this extraordinary new audience.”

The theater’s transformation will create a destination unto itself with a new lobby area, designed for mingling with friends and loved ones; enhanced concessions with twists on theater favorites; renovated auditoriums complete with fully reclining leather seats; and in-theater dining service with stealth-like waiters delivering gourmet meals and full bar options via the touch of a button.

For more information about Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, click here.

Annual Morris County 4-H Fair Set For July 19-23

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Frank L. Cahill
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Annual Morris County 4-H Fair

MORRIS COUNTY — The annual Morris County 4-H Fair, a fun celebration of the work of 4-H youths from across Morris County, mixed in with a car and motorcycle show, hot air balloons, fireworks, and amusement rides and games, will kick off a five-day run on Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23 at Chubb Park in Chester Township.

A wide variety of family-friendly activities are planned, including pony and hay rides, petting zoos, watermelon eating and cake decorating and dress-a-pet contests, animal shows, archery, a tricky tray, and even “cow pie bingo’’ and “goat yoga,’’ to go with the live entertainment and delicious food.

“The 4-H Fair is a showcase of the wonderful achievements of 4-Hers from around the county. It is great opportunity for everyone to come out for wholesome family fun,” said Kathy Murarik, Morris County 4-H Program Associate.

Goat Races

“This is a great family friendly event that is centered around the hard work done by these great 4-H kids, who represent some of the best young people, and who are future leaders of their communities and our county,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Doug Cabana, who will participate in formal opening ceremonies at the fair this week.

“We invite all county residents, from Butler to Long Hill to Long Valley, to visit the fair.’’

There is no admission fee for the fair, but a parking donation of $5.00 per vehicle is requested. On Friday evening, in preparation for the fireworks, parking will be $10.00, which includes 3-D fireworks glasses.

A special $10.00 pay-one-price for all kiddie rides is scheduled for Friday, July 21, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., and a $25.00 pay-one-price for all amusement rides will be offered on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.

For a full schedule of events click here.

Here are just a few highlights:

  • Wednesday, July 19
    • Fair open 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    • Amusement rides, music, some food options
    • Chelsea Carlson and the student acapella group
  • Thursday, July 20
    • Fair open 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    • Opening ceremonies, talent show and egg judging
    • Amusement rides, music, food, and 4-H activities
  • Friday, July 21
    • Fair open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    • Community Blood Drive from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (RSVP online)
    • Rizzo’s Reptiles, ask a vet, and cow pie bingo
    • Fireworks show in evening (rain date: Saturday)
  • Saturday, July 22
    • Fair open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    • Watermelon eating, goat races, Denville String Band
    • Car & Motorcycle Show from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rain date: Sunday)
    •  from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting)
    • Tricky Tray tickets on sale at 5:30 p.m., drawing at 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 23
    • Fair open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Open pet show, cake decorating, agility dog show
    • Amusement rides, music, food, and 4-H activities

Dogs may be brought to the fair, but they must be on a 6-foot leash.  Retractable leashes are not allowed in the park.

For more information about the 4H Fair, including the fair schedule, or about becoming a 4-H volunteer, visit the 4-H Fair, click here or call (973) 285-8301.

Art Displays at the Parsippany Main Library

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Crochet pieces by Saanvi Vavilala

PARSIPPANY — Name the Book contest for children ages 5-10. Stop by the large display case in  the Main Library’s lower level and see if you can guess the titles of the books represented! The contest ends on July 31, 2017.

Two children with correct answers will each receive a trophy. All materials and trophies have been donated by the Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association. The displays were created by Warren Singer with assistance from Alexa Lynch. Warren Singer retired from teaching in 2004. Since retirement he has been keeping active by teaching science lessons, on a voluntary basis in several classes in different school districts. During this time he has also (as a volunteer) written science curriculum, created science learning centers, and designed Interpretive Nature Trails along with accompanying brochures..

Paintings on Canvas by Devansh Barot

Devansh Barot, a high school student, son, brother, friend, cousin and an artist. Loving art, he is able to devote a large portion of his free time to creating and coming up with ideas to make new projects. Balancing school, social and creative life is a job all in itself. He creates paintings to express his views, feelings, observations and himself in various ways. This journey started by watching a couple of videos on YouTube of artists creating works of art and with a feeling of “I want to do this too.” His expedition begun with one very small and simple painting but as time progressed, he made a plethora of paintings with various sizes and levels of complexity. His wish is to one day put every possible aspect of life on canvas and convey it through his art. He continues to learn new ways to paint and uncover new secrets in the vast world of art. He creates artwork keeping in mind one of the foundations of all art regardless the medium, as stated by the legendary artist Edgar Degas- “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”

Clay and Crochet Creations by Saanvi

Vavilala Saanvi Vavilala is 12 years old and loves arts and crafts. Whenever she has time she likes to sculpt clay and make figurines of a variety of things. She also enjoys crocheting that her “wonderful” mom taught her!

 

CCM Student on a Mission to Increase Organ Donor Awareness

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Cameron Wohl (left) with his brother Jared, who donated part of his liver to Cameron

PARISPPANY — A County College of Morris (CCM) graduate, who has returned to the college as a part-time Nursing student, is using his experience as an organ transplant recipient to help others.

Cameron Wohl, of Parsippany, earned his associate degree in Exercise Science from CCM in 2010, received part of his older brother Jared’s liver three years ago. Since then, the brothers have worked together to produce a documentary about that experience. The documentary, called “65 Percent,” can be seen on their website, The Wave Set – www.thewaveset.com – which is part of a campaign to raise awareness about organ donation.

“More than anything, I felt here I was faced with circumstances out of my control, but that wasn’t necessarily going to define me,” says Cameron, 28. “What would define me is how I would react to it. So many people are faced with situations they can’t necessarily control. We felt we could definitely help with that.”

After researching organ donation, the brothers decided to focus on raising awareness about organ donors, including living donors like Jared.

“We realized that education and awareness are key to helping with this. Through our experience, we knew the best way to show what it’s like for people going through this, where one family member is in need of an organ-saving transplantation, was to invite them into our experience and show them firsthand,” says Jared, 31, of South Orange.

The title “65 Percent” refers to the percentage of his liver that Jared donated to his brother. The liver, the brothers had learned, has the ability to regenerate.

The two also speak to community groups on the topic and have raised funds to support their campaign.

A Labor Day weekend golf tournament at Cedar Hill Country Club in Livingston will be the latest fundraiser to help support the brothers’ awareness campaign.

The organ donation process helped them become experts on the subject. For one thing, they learned that the number of Americans who die every day from an inability to receive an organ transplant has risen from 18 when Cameron got his transplant three years ago to 22. Another statistic they learned is that there are almost 120,000 people currently waiting for an organ transplant with a new person being added to the list every 10 minutes. They also realized that when it came to available information, there are not many awareness campaigns about living donors or ones geared towards people their age. The Wave Set aims to address all those issues.

“We’re hoping that by creating this buzz around the topic and doing so in a positive manner that we can help,” says Cameron. “Hopefully this will get people to open up and talk about it while they can.”

NJ Blood Services seeks volunteers

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Frank L. Cahill
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NEW JERSEY — NJ Blood Services, which supplies blood to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers, to work blood drives.

The blood mobile volunteer is an integral member of the blood collection team whose task it is assist donors with registration, perform canteen duties and make appointments for their next donation.

Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed and have the willingness to follow the rules.

For additional information contact, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Manager of Community Relations & Volunteer Services Jan Zepka at (732) 616-8741.

Parsippany PAL presents a “Grand Tasting” Event

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany P.A.L. presents a “Grand Tasting” event sponsored by Joe Canals Discount Liquor to be held on Saturday, July 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

There will be over 25 vendor tables with tastings of the finest in craft beers, fine wines, and unique spirits and appetizers included.

Industry experts will serve you samples of their, newest, best and most special products.

Like discovering new wine, beer and spirits? Like to enjoy a summer afternoon with great people and to raise money raise some cash.

The Grand Tasting event will be held at Knoll East Country Club Parsippany, 12 Knoll Road.

All proceeds go to the Parsippany Police Athletic League.

Purchase tickets for $50.00 each at Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road or Joe Canals, 799 Route 46 East.

Britcher Leone provides backpacks for Campers attending YSC Summer Camp

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Frank L. Cahill
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Armand Leone, Esq. founding member, Britcher Leone, LLC; Morris McKenzie, Situation Response Team Coordinator, Youth Consultation Services, and E. Drew Britcher, Esq., founding member, Britcher Leone

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Britcher Leone Founding Members E. Drew Britcher, Esq. and Armand Leone, Esq. have led a project that has donated more than 100 backpacks for campers heading off to Youth Consultation Service’s (YCS) Summer Camp in Blairstown. Each filled with a pair of flip flops, swim goggles and with the camper’s own personalized name tag, the backpacks were supplied to more than 100 campers attending the two-week sleepover camp.

“For more than a decade, Britcher Leone has supported various YCS projects, and we are very excited to have been able to receive the financial support of our colleagues to give these special children a small gift as they headed off to camp, many, for the first time,” explained Britcher.

YCS Summer Camp is for YCS children who have suffered trauma, either through chaotic or abusive childhoods, or from severe autism or other developmental disabilities, and as a result, have been removed from their homes. YCS Summer Camp is for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, swimming, camp arts and crafts, nature walks, camp songs and more.  For two weeks, campers take part in activities that encourage teamwork and confidence and offer them exciting experiences in a caring and safe environment.

“Drew Britcher and Armand Leone are true champions of the children of YCS.  We are so grateful for their support of YCS Summer Camp, as well as their amazing generosity throughout the year,” said Francis Spiegel, assistant vice president of development for YCS Foundation.

About YCS
Founded in 1918, Youth Consultation Service (YCS) provides mental health, education and social services, healing hearts and renewing hope for over 1,700 NJ children each day. YCS makes a real difference in the lives of those who have suffered at the hands of abuse and neglect, have developmental disabilities, or face mental health challenges and intervenes at a time of intense crisis in a child’s life to provide clinical care, health, social services, education, and love. YCS residential programs include group homes, shelters and foster care. Its special education and autism schools welcome children from YCS and from the community. YCS outreach includes home visitation and family preservation programs designed to help children and their families regain their emotional strength without disrupting their lives any further.

About Britcher Leone, LLC
Britcher Leone is a law firm specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice, with offices in Parsippany and Glen Rock. The firm is also focused on such matters as serious/catastrophic injury, birth injury, vehicular accidents, product liability, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, and defective drugs and medical devices. For more information click here.

Update: Target; CVS Pharmacy and Starbucks will replace Pathmark

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Frank L. Cahill
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Architect drawings of the front of the proposed Target Store

PARSIPPANY — As reported on Parsippany Focus, Monday, July 10, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the application for preliminary and final site plan and related “C” variance approval. The property is located at 1123 Route 46, designated as Block 729, Lot 7 on the official tax map of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. A tentative March 2018 opening date is planned.

 

Site plan of Target

CVS Pharmacy and Starbucks will be inside of the Target store, using the same entrances as Target, similar to their Fairfield and East Hanover locations.

Starbucks, which is under construction at the former Burger King is less than one mile away. CVS, which opened last year at the corner of Cherry Hill Road and Route 46 is approximately three miles away.

The Property is located in the B-1 Business District. The property located on the corner of Route 46 and South Beverwyck Road has approximately 19 acres and contains a total of 211,000 square feet of retail, food establishments and banks.

Federal Realty proposes to lease approximately 65,000 square feet of the Shopping Center formerly occupied by Pathmark to Target. CVS Pharmacy and Starbucks will be located inside of the Target.

Target plans to renovate the existing façade of the building by removing an existing 3,168 square foot canopy and by constructing a new 514 square foot building addition and 493 square foot canopy.

The renovation will result in a net reduction in building coverage of approximately 2,165 square feet.

Target also proposes a major renovation of the interior of the store, which consists of approximately 65,106 square feet.

The renovated interior space will include approximately 7,845 square feet of grocery space.

Because the proposed renovation of the interior space includes grocery space, the required number of on site parking spaces will be decreased from 1,371 to 1,275.

Federal Realty previously obtained a variance to permit the Shopping Center to be served by only 1,040 parking spaces.

Current tenants located in the Troy Hills Shopping Centerinclude Michaels, Dollar Tree, Smashburger, Sport Clips, Subway, Petco Supplies & Fish, Sprint, Sally Beauty Supply, Massage Envy Spa, Cups Frozen Yogurt, Pro Hair Cutters, Convenience Liquors, Chipotle Mexican Grill, L.A. Fitness, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, McDonald’s, Wells Fargo Bank and Panera Bread.

To view a complete site plan of the shopping center click here.

In addition to the former Pathmark space, there are two other vacancies in the center. One vacancy measures 1,538 square feet and the second measures 2,018 square feet.

Pathmark closed in November 2015, after The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, parent company for A&P and Pathmark, announced on Monday, July 20, 2015 that it has filed for bankruptcy.

On Wednesday, July 5, Waterview Marketplace broke ground to contract a new shopping center on Waterview Boulevard just off Route 46. This location is less than three miles from the proposed Target. Originally it was rumored that Target was planning on opening a larger box store in Waterview Marketplace, but the size of the project was reduced, and the maximum size of the stores was limited.

The center will be anchored by a new Whole Foods Market that will occupy 48,000 square feet of the 150,150-square-foot center set to open in 2018. This Whole Foods Market store is set to become the third location in Morris County, and will feature indoor and outdoor dining space for customers.

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