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Terry’s Team of Love to hold Fundraiser for Terry Intiso-Ober

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Terry Intiso-Ober

PARSIPPANY — Please join the Terry’s Team of Love for a fun night on Saturday, June 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 230 Parsippany Road.

PM RIDER will be jamming with songs from the 60’s to today. You can dance the night away and have fun for Terry. Full Dinner Buffet will be served and cash bar. The love from our neighboring communities have made it possible to have the best Tricky Tray in Morris County. They have received so many heartwarming donations to help out The Ober Family, lifelong Parsippany Residents. Terry is a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 1980.

Donations can also be made by clicking here.

Let’s help her family get through this difficult time. Terry was diagnosed with stage four Colon to Liver Cancer in December of 2015.  Her husband had a stroke, two months later.  He is on permanent social security disability. Terry’s daughter, Dominque, 15, attends Parsippany High School.  She is keeping busy with Volleyball, Basketball and Softball.

Terry does everything she can to keep her life somewhat normal for her teenage daughter and her husband.  Her role as a mother and wife is her goal.  She continues her chemo two times a month. Her medical bills are accumulating. She seems to stay strong but weakening as the bill collectors are calling every day!  We don’t want to see her lose her home that she was has was born and raised in. Terry works for the Parsippany Board of Education, two hours a day, just to stay busy and stay positive for her health and family.

Tickets can be purchased by cash or check, payable to Terry Ober through the following members of Terry’s Team of Love: Colleen Hurley, 119 Edwards Road, Parsippany NJ 07054; Angela Petzinger, 15 Ridge Road Parsippany NJ 07054; Reflections, Faces & More, lLC – Jacqeline Jay Intili 607 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell NJ 07006. (973) 534-5964. Please text her to get up-to-date hours; Gina Fania, 50 Vail Road, Lake Hiawatha NJ 07034.

Frelinghuysen calls health care bill unacceptable

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Frank L. Cahill
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Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen

MORRIS COUNTY — Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-11, on Friday, March 24 called the current Republican health-care bill unacceptable.

His decision to vote no on the bill was viewed as significant because of his leadership role as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

On Friday afternoon, the House of Representatives canceled its vote on the American Health Care Act after postponing it on Thursday because the Republicans lacked enough votes to pass the bill.

In an emailed statement Friday morning, Frelinghuysen said, “The legislation before the House today is currently unacceptable as it would place significant new costs and barriers to care on my constituents in New Jersey.

“In addition to the loss of Medicaid coverage for so many people in my Medicaid-dependent state, the denial of essential health benefits in the individual market raise serious coverage and cost issues.”

Frelinghuysen joined his New Jersey GOP colleagues Leonard Lance, Frank LoBiondo and Chris Smith in opposing the current bill.

He said he had “wanted to support legislation that made positive changes to rescue health care in America.”

“I remain hopeful that the American Health Care Act will be further modified. We need to get this right for all Americans.”

Delaware Valley University accepts two PHHS students

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Frank L. Cahill
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Kayla Christofferson. Photo by Chris J. Chambers

PARSIPPANY — Delaware Valley University is pleased to announce two Parsippany Hills High School students, Kayla Christofferson and Noah Munn have been accepted for admission at the University.

Delaware Valley University is an independent, comprehensive university with more than 1,000 acres in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Founded in 1896, DelVal emphasizes experiential and interdisciplinary learning and provides small class sizes where students learn on a first-name basis.

Through the innovative Experience360 Program, all DelVal students gain real world experience in their fields. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, DelVal combines the comfort of small-town living with the excitement of big-city access.

DelVal offers more than 25 undergraduate majors in the sciences, humanities and business, more than five master’s programs, a Doctor of Education and a variety of adult education courses. Learn more at delval.edu.

Morris County School of Technology Students Win Film Award

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Award-winning Academy for Visual and Performing Arts students in Denville celebrate Halls of Ivy, the film that won the 2017 Capturing Motion NYC film at the 45th Annual Dance on Camera Festival at Lincoln Center. Brianna McGraw of Morristown, guest artist and film director (center) holds the award acknowledgement with Lisa Peluso, Dance Instructor at Morris County School of Technology

DENVILLE — Halls of Ivy, a dance film created by the Morris County School of Technology’s Academy for Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Dance Class of 2018, was selected as the winning Capturing Motion NYC film at the 45th Annual Dance on Camera Festival at Lincoln Center. As the winning film, Halls of Ivy was screened at the Walter Reade Theater with the Experimental Shorts Program on February 7.

Led by Dance Film Guest Artist Brianna McGraw (Creative Director of B. RUTH CREATIVE), students choreographed site-specific dance phrases, filmed the scenes using iPhones and edited footage to create Halls of Ivy, all on location at Morris County School of Technology.

Dance students Caroline Yorke and Sarah Row represented VPA at the adjudication round of the competition held on February 6, 2017. Yorke and Row spoke about the creative process behind this work and received feedback from the panel, Gabri Christa (Assistant Professor, Barnard College, Columbia University) and Mickela Mallozzi (Emmy Award-winning host and producer of Bare Feet in NYC). The composer for Halls of Ivy, Gisel Costa, was also in attendance.

Sponsored by the Dance Films Association (DFA), “Capturing Motion NYC is an annual workshop series and dance film competition for high school students in the five boroughs. DFA facilitates school workshops in interactive dance film education for students and teachers. The workshops culminate in the Capturing Motion NYC competition, in which students submit their work to be a part of Dance on Camera Festival.” DFA opened up the competition to students outside of the five boroughs so the Academy for Visual and Performing Arts could participate. 

McGraw accepted the award on behalf of the VPA students at the Walter Reade Theater, home of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, a co-presenter of the Dance on Camera Festival. This award is especially significant since McGraw is an alumna of the VPA-Dance program. VPA-Dance began its Dance Technology Curriculum approximately 17 years ago and it continues to evolve as technology in dance becomes ever present in college programs and professional dance career work.  

Pictured: Award-winning Academy for Visual and Performing Arts students in Denville celebrate Halls of Ivy, the film that won the 2017 Capturing Motion NYC film at the 45th Annual Dance on Camera Festival at Lincoln Center. Brianna McGraw of Morristown, guest artist and film director (center) holds the award acknowledgement with Lisa Peluso, Dance Instructor at Morris County School of Technology.

 

VPA-Dance is a training ground for college preparatory dance study and dance vocations. The program provides quality dance education and is under the direction of Lisa Peluso. For more information about Morris County School of Technology and the Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, please visit www.mcvts.org or call 973-627-4600 ext.277

 

Verona’s Laura Fortgang Running For State Assembly

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Laura Fortgang

Laura Fortgang, a small business owner and resident of Verona for more than two decades, announced her candidacy as a Democrat for New Jersey state Assembly from the 26th district this morning. Her announcement sets up an unusual contested Democratic primary in the 26th district, which, in addition to Verona, also includes Fairfield, North Caldwell, and…

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Michael Crispi launches campaign for Morris County Freeholder

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Frank L. Cahill
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Mike Crispi during his announcement at Parsippany Sheraton Hotel

PARSIPPANY — Michael Crispi, a 24-year-old conservative Republican, launched his candidacy to fill Hank Lyon’s seat on the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Lyons announced he will be seeking Betty Lou DeCroce’s assembly seat. His Freeholder term ends December 31, 2017.

Crispi, a Cedar Knolls resident, believes he may be the answer to directly combat the rising issues in Morris County while persevering the aspects that make the county great.

On Thursday, March 16, the Parsippany Sheraton Hotel was the scene of many supporters, friends, relatives and elected politicans joining Crispi for his announcement.

Murray Sabrin, a Professor of Finance at Ramapo College and 2008 GOP US Senate Candidate and Juanpablo Andrade, a advisor on President Trump’s National Diversity Coalition and National Hispanic Advisory Council spoke during the event.

Murray Sabrin, a Professor of Finance at Ramapo College and 2008 GOP US Senate Candidate
Juanpablo Andrade, a advisor on President Trump’s National Diversity Coalition and National Hispanic Advisory Council.
Anthony J Somma Jr., State Committeeman of Morris County Young Republicans addresses the supporters at Parsippany Sheraton Hotel

An employee benefits consultant for Allstate Insurance, Crispi said he quickly became active in local politics after moving to New Jersey, becoming an executive board member of the Morris County Young Republicans (MCYP) and attending various meetings and political functions. Crispi is currently secretary of MCYP.

Crispi said “I’m excited to launch my campaign for Morris County freeholder in a time when our county needs a diverse new perspective on the board. We need a voice who can be an agent for innovative progress and help draw the future industry leaders and community patrons that will continue to make our county one of the best. As the median age in Morris county is rising and the population of New Jersey is shrinking, nobody in this field of candidates is taking the issue head on like I am. Nobody wants to see their children and grandchildren move out of Morris county because it’s too expensive, and if elected, young families who want to live here will be able to with greater ease. We will be the most affordable and most innovative county in the tri-state area. This will benefit all people, from all backgrounds and both parties. I will look to substantially cut the budget and reduce wasteful spending. As the most fiscally conservative candidate in this race with a complex understanding of healthcare issues, I’m confident we can solve the puzzle on Morris View and make it a greater quality facility than ever before. The housing market is also a big focus of mine, and the “reshaping how we live initiative” (tax break program for home renovations) will be something I look forward to talking more about on over the course of this primary cycle.”

Crispi also comes from a long line of public servants. His father, Paul Crispi, recently retired as Federal Security Director for the US Department of Homeland Security in New York; his mother worked for the Federal Aviation Administration. Additionally, his grandfather worked for the Department of Defense and his grandmother worked for the Veterans Administration.

Former Freeholder David Scapicchio and Roxbury Attorney Heather Darling also has filed a petition to run for Lyon’s Freeholder seat.

Another incumbent freeholder, John Cesaro, also is challenging DeCroce in the primary, although his freeholder seat does not expire until the end of 2018.

Parents, Students Complain About Dangerous School Bus Driver

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PARSIPPANY — Intervale Elementary School parents say the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District substitute bus operator of Route 307 has been driving so dangerously and their children are getting hurt. Parsippany-Troy Hills School District uses Student Transportation of America, or STA for transportation of students.

Now, they’re trying to get him out of the driver’s seat, but they keep hitting road blocks.

“He like stopped the bus in the middle of the road. We banged our heads on the seats. And he told us, he like said, ‘Oh my god, be quiet,’” said 7-year-old Katelyn Wheelock.

That’s how sisters Katelyn and Jillian say their bus driver handled chatty kids on the way to Intervale Elementary School. The girls told their dad, and as it turns out, other kids were telling their parents about those dangerous rides too.

“He was not waiting for them to sit down to take off,” mother Noelle Rhodes said.

“I send my 6-year-old on the bus, and I assume that she’s going to be in good hands,” another mom, Gabrielle Bailey, said.

The parents complained to Intervale Elementary, and the school pulled the driver from that route last week. But the school contracts drivers through Student Transportation of America, or STA, so the girls’ dad called them, CBS-TV News Ali Bauman reported.

“They said, ‘No, actually we just transferred him to another school district.’ And I said, ‘So he’s out there today driving kids?’ And they said, ‘Yes, that’s correct.’ And I said, ‘How is that going to solve anything?’” Brian Wheelock said.

Wheelock said “Our Jillian and Katelyn share the story of their school bus nightmare. After weeks of parents and kids safety complaints he slams on the brakes to ‘quiet’ the kids hurting at least two. Police have banned him from our town – but bus company STA in Pine Brook admits they moved him to another town as their solution. Today he is on the road with someone else’s kids….we are rallying to get this driver OFF THE ROAD!!”

CBS-TV New York Channel 2, Report Ali Bauman paid a visit to STA’s bus depot to find out. She asked whether the driver is still on the road and was told, “we can’t disclose that.”

The employees there directed her to a corporate number. Then, the operator directed her to the regional director. After countless voicemails and emails, she still didn’t get an answer.

While the parents say they’re happy the driver is no longer responsible for their children, they want to make sure he isn’t responsible for any others.

Some STA buses have cameras on board, but the Parsippany school district doesn’t require them. Parents say all this could have been resolved if those cameras were rolling.

“All schools in New Jersey should require cameras on the bus to be on. It’s for the safety of these kids and the safety of these drivers,” Rhodes said.

“God forbid something happens to someone else’s kid and they find out there have been complaints against him and he was taken off the route,” Bailey said.

The parents are still fighting to find out where the driver ended up, but without cameras, they’re left wondering what is going on on board.

Video and parts of the story from CBS-TV Channel 2 News.

Driver charged with careless driving in two car accident on Smith Road

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Frank L. Cahill
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The 2000 Red Kia Spectra being towed from the scene by Eagle Towing

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Konstanti Leontarakis, 29, Saddle River was traveling at a high rate of speed on Smith Road through a red traffic light and struck a vehicle driven by Mr. Mohammad Al-amid, 27, Wharton. This accident occurred on Monday, March 13 at 6:43 p.m. Mr. Al-amid has a green traffic signal and was exiting off Route 46 West to Smith Road at the time of the impact.

Mr. Leontarakis was driving a 2015 Black BMW 4S, which was towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.

Mr. Al-amid was driving a 2000 Red Kia Spectra, which was also towed from the scene by Eagle Towing. Mr. Al-amid, and his 21 year old female passenger were both transported to St. Clares Hospital, Denville.

Mr. Leontarakis was issued a summons to appear in Parsippany Municipal Court for careless driving.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Lampros Nicos investigated the accident.

Careless driving ticket N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 is perhaps the most common traffic violation heard in every New Jersey Municipal Court. A person found guilty of this violation faces two motor vehicle and insurance points plus a fine. Incarceration may be imposed up to 15 days for careless driving although courts rarely if ever exercise such discretion. The Court is likelier to impose jail for this violation in the event of an accompanying DUI charge that was dismissed based on a technicality. The court may also suspend a driver’s license if it finds the violation to have been willful.

The 2000 Kia Spectra was being driven by Mohammad Al-amid, Wahrton
Both passengers of the vehicle were transported to St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville
The driver of the 2015 BMW 4S was charged with careless driving
The debris on the road from the accident

Juvenile Detention Officer Pleads Guilty to the use of Excessive Force

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Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Juvenile Center

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Morris County Department of Human Services Director Jennifer Carpinteri announce that on March 21, the defendant, Katria Thorne-Stevenson, 32, Newark, pled guilty before the Honorable Catherine Enright, J.S.C., to the charge of Simple Assault, a Disorderly Persons offense.

Thorne-Stevenson started at the facility on August 21, 2006 and was paid $40,008 annually. The Morris County Juvenile Detention Center is located at 460 West Hanover Avenue.

The plea arose from an investigation into a claim that the defendant, who was a Juvenile Detention Officer at the Morris County Juvenile Detention Center, used excessive force during the course of duty.  The County and Juvenile Detention Center fully cooperated with the investigation.

The investigation revealed that on November 5, 2016, the defendant, while attempting to physically restrain a juvenile who was then detained at the Morris County Juvenile Detention Center, struck the juvenile in the face with a closed fist, in excess of the force needed to accomplish any lawful purpose. The juvenile was handcuffed at the time and there was no justifiable need for force to be used at that point. The juvenile received physical injury, to wit, a bruise and swelling to her lip.

The defendant surrendered to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office on March 21. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed to immediately resign her position with the County of Morris and is barred from seeking any future law enforcement, juvenile corrections or adult corrections position in the State of New Jersey.

The sentencing date is April 28, 2017.

M&T Bank Signs New Partnership with Rutgers Business School

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Frank L. Cahill
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Recently, M&T’s Assistant Vice President and Middle Market Manager Amit Shuker met with CCM students to discuss their business case and advise them

MORRIS COUNTY — M&T Bank and Rutgers Business School have launched a new partnership for the second annual Rutgers Business School New Jersey County College Case Competition, with M&T serving as the presenting sponsor of this year’s competition.

In addition to financial support for the competition, M&T will offer their bankers as advisers to participating community college students throughout New Jersey. Established by Rutgers Business School in 2016, the competition requires students to analyze a real-life business case and present their findings and recommendations to a panel of Rutgers Business School judges.

“Rutgers has one of the nation’s leading business schools, particularly in placing graduates in the workforce, and we see benefits to building a long-term relationship with the university as we continue to grow our business in New Jersey,” said M&T Bank Area Executive Paula Mandell. “Working with Rutgers Business School on this case competition is a great start, allowing our bankers to offer professional assistance to community college students interested in pursuing business degrees and careers.”

“We look forward to developing a strong strategic partnership with M&T Bank and working together to train students of every background to become tomorrow’s business leaders,” said Lei Lei, dean of Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick.

Robert Kurland, associate dean of undergraduate programs at Rutgers Business School-Newark, added: “With the support of M&T Bank, we are able to extend an invitation to additional county colleges which allows more students the opportunity to gain real-world business experience and showcases some of the best future business leaders in New Jersey.”

Students will begin working on the business case in March, with the competition culminating in a day-long event at the RBS Newark campus on April 7. Participating community colleges include:

·         County College of Morris
·         Bergen County College
·         Essex County College
·         Hudson County Community College
·         Middlesex County College
·         Ocean County College
·         Passaic County Community College
·         Sussex County Community College
·         Union County College

M&T Bank operates more than 90 branches in New Jersey, including a branch at 240 Baldwin Road and ranks among the state’s largest lenders to small business, middle market and commercial real estate customers. The bank earned a 2016 SBA Gold Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration Newark District for its lending to small businesses in New Jersey.

Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting, 03/21/2017

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PARSIPPANY — There are two videos for the Township meeting of Tuesday, March 21.

Here is part two

Morris Habitat for Humanity Invites Women to Volunteer at Women Build Homes

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Frank L. Cahill
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A home being built by Morris Habitat For Humanity

PARSIPPANY — Women in Morris County are invited to join Morris Habitat for Humanity in volunteering and celebrating Women Build. Following the great success of previous Habitat’s Women Build Week, dates have been set for Women Build events throughout the year. Nationally, this is the 10th year this initiative has actively brought together groups of women to make a difference for Morris Habitat.

During the week of Monday, May 8 to Saturday, May 13, Morris Habitat is asking women to volunteer with other women from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Harding Avenue, Dover construction site. No training is necessary so it’s a great way to learn some new skills, bring a group or friends and/or team up with other women in the area.

In the past, the response to this special day was overwhelming.. Whether you have volunteered before or are a first-time participant, Morris Habitat wants you to come out, or even better to get a group together for a special experience.

 

When asked how she felt about last years’ event, Stephanie Sayki, Director of Volunteer Services, said “it was fantastic! These women showed you don’t have to have brawn and muscle to build. They all came together…different ages…different walks of life…all united in one goal, to build a home for a family in need.”

National Women Build Week brings together women to devote at least one day to building decent and affordable housing in their local communities. Nearly 100,000 women from all 50 states have volunteered in previous years.

For more information contact  [email protected]. To learn more about Morris Habitat and how you can help, please visit www.MorrisHabitat.org or call (973) 891-1934.

Letter to the editor: $600,000 of the Forge Pond Settlement should go to Historical Preservation Society

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dear Editor:

All $600,000 of the Forge Pond Settlement Ordinance 2017:04, should go to Parsippany Historical Preservation Society

History is a story that played out on a landscape in a time epoch. The main ingredient to any historical epoch is the actual landscape or designated landmark unimpaired as much as possible accordingly into the present. Historical structures should be accompanied by historical landscapes. As the dictionary defines landscape all the visible features of an area of countryside or land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

The struggle for Forge Pond has lasted over 30 years; much of it should have not occurred in the way it did. It is a mystery, which would require much research into how much of old Parsippany exchanged hands when land was cheap or simply vacant of its original inhabitants. Beginning in roughly 1708 the Mackseta Cohunge Purchase Treaty, attempted to wrestle the ownership from the remaining native Munsee Tribe in what is today much of Morris County. Much of this landscape was a great swamp and wetland complex, with its associated wooded uplands and farmsteads. The background of the Great Passaic River Valley encloses all of this topographic area. In short much of the history of Parsippany itself is the story of water, 30,000 years ago when the melting ice formed the Great Lake Passaic.

Forge Pond is actually an organically linked up-stream ecological component of the once ancient lake Passaic now known as the Troy Meadows Wildlife Preserve. This unique landscape was recognized by the Federal Authorities in the 1930’s and finally became in 1967 a Natural National Landmark, recognized by the US Department of the Interior.
Over the years because of development and the Interstate Highway system Troy Meadows has shrunk and suffered many impacts from pollution. Parsippany finally incorporated Troy Meadows into its master plan (not sure of the year).

The controversy of Parsippany incorporating Forge Pond Landscape into its open space acquisition began in 1989. Lawsuits ensued and settlements proceeded. In 1987 New Jersey passed the Wetlands Protection Act, which in effect kept the actual pond area wetland complex off-limits, however gray areas existed with transition zones, and other natural phenomena like vernal pools. Developers were still allowed much latitude in their plans.

We fast forward to 2010 and 2013 and we see that Forge Pond is still in private hands and it’s being further degraded in its scope and complex. Parsippany rather than stick to their guns in a lawsuit to go bust for the forge pond complex compromises with the modern owner Mosberg. Finally Parsippany is left with 124 acres of wetlands; off limits to development and what is to become a natural passive recreational area, for the residents and wildlife.

Therefore in celebration of this finality, Ordinance 2017:04, all of the $600,000 dollars allotted for the closure and remediation of the Forge Dam; $600,000 being an excessive amount for the satisfaction of the issue, according to State sources. (Many past engineering studies have already been done). The money or surplus should be designated entirely to the Parsippany Historical Society for their needs in keeping up our heritage in other aspects of required finance and maintenance. In the short and long term $600,000 is not that much and what remains after the Dam Remediation should be awarded to the Society. Who would object to this? The Society merits this outcome, of the Forge Pond settlement.

Nick Homyak
Lake Hiawatha

Alliance for Action Names JCP&L Power Project “Leading Infrastructure Project”

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The New Jersey Alliance for Action named a Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) transmission line project one of “New Jersey’s Leading Infrastructure Projects” at its annual award recognition ceremony.

The $48-million transmission line project from Manalapan to Hightstown, New Jersey, earned the honor because of its success in demonstrating “innovative, pioneering and landmark” construction processes and for its contributions to New Jersey’s economy.

“This transmission line project is a great example of what can be done when organizations work as a team to develop a fantastic project,” says Philip K. Beachem, president of the New Jersey Alliance for Action.

Part of JCP&L’s ongoing “Energizing the Future” electrical transmission system reliability program, the engineering firm of Burns & McDonnell provided design and construction management services for the project.

“The project was completed in a safe and timely manner thanks to the hard work and dedication of our employees and business partners,” said James Fakult, President of JCP&L. “We’re honored that it has been recognized as a Leading Infrastructure Project by the New Jersey Alliance for Action.”

Completed in late-summer 2016, the project upgraded transmission capacity by adding a new 115- kilovolt (kV) line running 11.5 miles from a substation in Manalapan, NJ, to a substation in Hightstown, NJ. The project traversed existing power, roadway and railroad corridors in Monmouth, Middlesex and Mercer counties in New Jersey. The new transmission line, plus a range of additional system upgrades, enables JCP&L to address reliability and resiliency concerns in an economically vibrant region of New Jersey where power demand has grown three times faster than average.

The project was included on a list of recommended system upgrades by PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission authority that coordinates power flows and overall transmission reliability for New Jersey and 12 other states, plus the District of Columbia.

Parsippany PAL “Yellow Jackets” Girls Basketball Champions

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Congratulations to the Tutoring Company of Parsippany Yellow Jackets for winning the 2017 Parsippany PAL fifth through seventh grade girls’ basketball championship. The Yellow Jackets were a profile in determination fighting off elimination two days in a row and coming back from large deficits in both games to win by one point.

The team members are Ashka Kapedia, Priyal Mody, Bridget Skennion, Amanda Hoffman, Angelina Messana, Anvi Bhardwaj, Seeya Shah, Brielle Carluccio and Shradda Mamidipaka.

The Yellow Jackets were coached by Head Coach Elizabeth Kirat and Assistant Coaches Larry Skennion, Kiran Mody and Bert Carluccio.

Collecting Smart Phones and Electronic Devices to help Victims of Domestic Violence

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PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is collecting used smart phones, cell phones, iPads and iPods from now until the end of April.  All money earned by recycling these items will be donated to Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) of Morris County. JBWS provides a safe house and transitional living accommodations for victims of abuse, who are often forced to leave their homes with only the clothing they are wearing. For additional information on JBWS, please click here.

Collection boxes are located in Boiling Springs Savings Bank on North Beverwyck Road; Cerbo Lumber & Hardware, 1855 Route 46 Eastbound; Green Pond Dry Cleaners,Baldwin Road; IHOP Restaurant, Arlington Plaza Shopping Center, 792 Route 46; Parsippany Cleaners, 164 Halsey Road; and Village Nails & Spa, 1711 Route 10 Eastbound in the Kohl’s Shopping Center.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.   The April General Meeting is on Monday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m., at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive. All area women are welcome.  For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at [email protected], check visit their web by clicking here.

Look for Collection Boxes all around the town. Photo credit – Cathy Haney.

Girl Scouts Troop 6229 selling cookies at QuickChek

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PARSIPPANY — Girl Scout Troop 6229 is selling cookies at the North Beverwyck Road QuickChek on Saturday, March 25 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m.

You can enjoy their famous Thin Mints, S’mores, Lemonades, Traditional Shortbread, Peanut Butter Patties and more. Stop by and support our Girl Scouts.

Pictured is Council Candidate Brian Stanton, Central Middle School students Jaylenne Martinez, 12, Rachel Vitiello, 11, Lauren Smith, 12 and Jefferson Township Middle School Cristiana Van Ness 12.  The girls are holding their favorite cookie.

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute Opens on New Road

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The center specializes in manual therapy, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics, pain management, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, sports medicine, and work and industry services

PARSIPPANY —  Drayer Physical Therapy Institute opened an outpatient center at 131 New Road, its third in the Garden State.

Located at 131 New Road, Suite 4, in the Shoppes on New Road complex, the center operates from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays with Saturday appointments available. The center can be reached at (973) 396-8728.

Jonathan Zaid

Physical therapist Jonathan Zaid is the center manager. Kris Bouslough is the center’s regional vice president.

The center specializes in manual therapy, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics, pain management, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, sports medicine, and work and industry services.

Drayer’s other New Jersey centers are in Flanders and Sparta. Overall, Hummelstown, Pa.-based Drayer (click here for website) owns or manages approximately 150 centers in 15 states.

Drayer provides rehabilitation services with a physician’s referral, offering 24-hour access to care.

 

 

 

Breaking news: “Turkey Attack” in Vail Gardens

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The Guineafowl has been roaming Vail Gardens for many years

PARSIPPANY — It’s not too often Parsippany Police get a call from a resident that there is a Turkey roaming around.

This morning, at approximately 9:30 a.m. Parsippany-Troy Hills Communication Center received a call from a female resident that stated “there is a turkey roaming Vail Gardens, around Building M, and the turkey was pecking at me.”

Upon arrival, we found the turkey, and the female. The turkey was more than agreeable to be photographed.  Actually the turkey posed for the camera. Well the female, on the other hand didn’t want to be photographed and wanted to remain anonymous.

The resident stated the Turkey has been around Vail Gardens for over five years. She stated “There use to be two of them, but one died.”

It also appeared the Turkey wasn’t happy with the Police Officers because it took off heading towards Building C.

Editors Note: I couldn’t resist on publishing this funny story. It’s not too often you hear on the police radio “10-4 Turkey Attack.”

It wasn’t a Turkey, although everyone was referring to it as a Turkey. It was really a guinea fowl.  Guineafowl are birds of the family Numididae in the order Galliformes. They are endemic to the continent of Africa and rank among the oldest of the gallinaceous birds. They are phylogenetically intermediate between peafowl and the Odontophoridae.

The Guineafowl had to issues with Focus taking his picture

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills donates Dr. Seuss books to the Parsippany Libraries

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Frank L. Cahill
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Karen DeChristopher, Cathy Haney, Joan Garbarino, Parsippany Children's Librarian Rose Schulman, Janet Riley and Stephanie LiCausi, along with The Cat in the Hat in the background.

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany stopped by the Main library and donated three Dr. Seuss books for each of the Parsippany libraries, the Main library, the Lake Hiawatha branch and Mt. Tabor branch.

Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904.

Geisel published 46 children’s books, often characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme, and frequent use of anapestic meter.

His most-celebrated books include the bestselling Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, Fox in Socks, The King’s Stilts, Hop on Pop, Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. His works have spawned numerous adaptations, including 49 television specials, four feature films, a Broadway musical and four television series.

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