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Fire District 3 Holds Installation Dinner

PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Fire District 3 held its Installation Dinner of Officers on Saturday, April 9 at the Birchwood Manor.

Officers installed were Chief Bill Bilgeshouse, Deputy Chief Matthew Topolewski III, Captain Paul Shannon, and Lieutenants Ken Nolan and Bob Lambert.

Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company District 3 is seeking volunteers. Contact (973) 887-9071. Click here to download an application.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio addresses the audience as Jenn Lappine Sikora looks on
Lieutenant Ken Nolan and his mom Kathy

The mission of Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company, LPVFC, is to protect the lives and property of the people of Lake Parsippany and surrounding communities against fire and other hazards. The firefighters are well trained and drilled in the strategies and tactics of modern-day firefighting. The LPVFC always acts in a professional manner and respects the needs and concerns of property owners.

In 1935, a group of public-spirited citizens recognizing the need for fire protection in Fire District # 3, began taking steps leading to the formation of the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company. This was a difficult task. It was a new community that was experiencing an era of building and expansion.

Early in September 1935, the Fire Company was formally organized. The first elected officers were: President, Mr. F. Henry Williams; Vice-President, Mr. Milton Gibian; Secretary, Mr. Randolph Hamroth; Treasurer, Mr. Edward Flanagan; and Chief, Mr. Frank Sena. Incorporation formalities were approved on November 2, 1935.

Without delay, the members were determined to go ahead. Monies were loaned by some members to purchase some fire equipment and a committee was formed to investigate the possibility of purchasing a used fire truck.

The first fire truck was obtained from the Livingston Fire Company in December 1935. The Morris Plains Fire Association provided fire rings with which to summon members to a fire.
In those early days, the meetings were held in the residences of Mr. Peter Yeager of Kingston Road and Mr. Edward Flanagan of Centerton Drive. The Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association Club House became available for meetings afterward.

The next problem was to obtain a suitable location to house the fire truck. The land was purchased from the New York Daily Mirror and construction was started on the firehouse in August 1936. Within one year after organizing, the Fire Company had through dances, raffles, and the help of generous contributors became a full-fledged fire company.
Shortly after our first anniversary in December 1936 we welcomed one of our most valuable assets: the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company. They performed remarkable work for the firefighters and much of our progress is the result of their continued efforts and support. Words cannot express our sincere gratitude for the many nights they supplied hot coffee in the freezing weather while the members were engaged with firefighting duties we salute the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. The passing years have seen continued improvements and the members of the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company have been dedicated to protecting life and property in District # 3 in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township. In the year 2002, the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company moved across the street to their new home on Halsey Road. The old firehouse stills continue to serve our community as a substation for the Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit.

New neighbors and their families continue to join in the spirit of the “Volunteer” and follow their motto: “NEIGHBOR PROTECTING AND HELPING NEIGHBOR.”

 

Honorary Fire Chief Richie Tuers Passed Away

PARSIPPANY — Richard Tuers “Richie”, 88, of Parsippany passed away suddenly on April 5, 2022.  A funeral service will be held at Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home, 49 Whippany Road, Whippany, on Monday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Morristown.  Relatives and friends are invited to visit on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A longtime resident of Parsippany, Richie was born in Morristown and raised in Cedar Knolls.  He graduated from Newark Vocational High School.  Richie worked his entire career at the Motor and Generator Exchange in Newark.  He was a dedicated member and Honorary Chief of the Parsippany Troy Hills District 6 Fire Association for 57 years.  An avid gardener, Richie and his wife of 68 years, Betty, enjoyed travel and cruises in the United States and Europe.  He was very handy and was always willing to help a friend.  If he had what you needed it was all yours for the taking.

Richie was the beloved husband of Betty.  He was the loving father of Richard Tuers and his wife Therese, the late Edward Tuers, and Ann Simmons and her husband Bruce.  He was the cherished grandfather of Daniel Tuers and wife Melissa, Gregory Tuers and wife Xu, the late Patrick Kennedy, Brian Kennedy and wife Karina Jessica Haas and husband Michael.  He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Nathan Tuers, Ezekiel Tuers, Stone Tuers, Sloan Tuers, Charles Hass and Juniper Jo Hass, and dear sister Louise Nodzak.  He is predeceased his brother Robert Tuers.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Richies memory may be made to either the Market Street Mission, P.O. Box 1937, Morristown, NJ 07960 or the Make a Wish Foundation.

Mary Luz Londono Amaya Passed Away

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Mary Luz Londono Amaya died after a year-long cancer battle at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville on Friday, March 18. She was 37.

Born in Medellin, Colombia, Mary immigrated to South Carolina in 2000 before settling in Lake Hiawatha last year, her obituary says.

Mary worked as a housekeeper at Sussex County Community College.

Survivors include her loving mother, Luz Marina Amaya Flores of Lake Hiawatha; and a dear brother, Jorge Ivan Londono Amaya of Colombia. She was preceded in death by a brother, Claudio Patrice Londono Amaya.

Mary’s funeral services were held privately.

She graduated from Denville High School.

Bid Awarded for Catering Operations at Knoll Country Club

PARSIPPANY — Once again, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the operation of Catering/Banquet, Restaurant, and Tee House Facilities and Provision of Related Services at the Knoll Country Club.

The bids were taken and opened on March 23, 2022.

The winning bid was awarded to Katina Caterers by Andreas Rotsides.

The Council voted 5-0 to approve an agreement awarding the contract.

Operations will begin as soon as proper licenses are obtained.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5

PARSIPPANY — The Township Council of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold an Agenda Meeting on Tuesday, April 5.

Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings.  All meetings will be held in the Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.

Click here to download the agenda.

Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.

Click here to download the 2022 agenda schedule.

Mayor and Council

  • Mayor James R Barberio
  • Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
  • Councilman Frank Neglia
  • Council President Michael J. dePierro
  • Council Vice-President Loretta Gragnani
  • Councilman Justin Musella

Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi Joins Kiwanis Club

PARSIPPANY — Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi joined the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. Grossi was sponsored by Lt. Governor Frank Cahill.

Lt. Governor Frank Cahill said “Kiwanis is something so good that each of us loves to share it. What better way to show our love for our club and our community than to welcome a new member to our club? Today we’re very pleased to welcome Ann to our club. We welcome Ann to our global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”

Grossi, is a former Freeholder and Parsippany councilwoman and has brought the clerk’s office into the modern technological age and has worked to make the office and its service more available, efficient, and visible to the citizens of Morris County. Also, she has created Operation Giveback which provides veterans with a centralized discount directory of more than 300 Morris County merchants.

NJ Kiwanis Lt. Governor Division 9 Frank Cahill places the official membership pin on Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi

After attending the County College of Morris, Ann went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree from William Paterson College, and subsequently, attended law school at Seton Hall University, School of Law. After earning her Juris Doctorate, Ann was admitted into the New Jersey Bar, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Supreme Court. In 2013, Ann was selected by the voters as Morris County Clerk. This is a constitutional office, along with the Sheriff and Surrogate. As County Clerk, she oversees five diverse departments and ensures the proper recording of all land records, such as maps, mortgages, deeds, discharges, liens, trade names, judgments, and other related legal documents, processing of U.S. Passport applications, issuing of Veteran, Adult, and Gold Star Parent I.D. Cards, and maintenance of Veterans’ Military Discharge Papers (DD214). She also swears in Notary Publics, oversees all elections and certifies election results, and performs marriage ceremonies.

Ann has a long history of public service and considers herself to be a public servant, not a politician. From 2006 to 2010, she served as a council member in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and was selected by her colleagues to serve as their Vice President and President. From 2011to 2013, she served on the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders as Chair of the Budget Sub-Committee and as Alternate Commissioner of the Insurance Commission as well as liaison to many other departments and agencies. Ann was also instrumental in developing the County’s Flood Mitigation Program.

The New Jersey District of Kiwanis International currently has 68 active Kiwanis Clubs, with a total of 1395 members. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has a total of 72 active members.

During the pandemic, Kiwanis ‘Feeding our Neighbors” has distributed over 478,400 pounds of food, to 12,000 families, and over 23,000 children with a retail value of over $800,000. The next food distribution is scheduled for Saturday, April 30.  Any resident that needs food can register at kiwanishelps.org.  The registration is 100% confidential and is used to make sure we have enough food at each location.  Other locations include Rockaway, Livingston, South Orange, and Maplewood.

“Kiwanis Feeding our Neighbors” was started in December 2019 by Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury President Cain Pope and has spread to many Morris County Kiwanis Club and other clubs in New Jersey as far away as Asbury Park, South Orange, Maplewood, Clifton, and Bridgewater.

Kiwanis does not ask for proof of income. The only thing we ask for is name, email address, the town of residence, and the number of children. The information is 100% confidential and is used to make sure we have a sufficient supply of food at each location and for informing the public of future food distributions. We are always looking for donations to support this operation. Click here to make a donation.

“Kiwanis club members believe in service,” said Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Connie Keller. “They care about children. They’re interested in the community around them because the community matters to them. They’re people like you. Friends. Neighbors. Volunteers who want to make a difference.”

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.  It is not religious-based or partisan in any way.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany supports ten K-Kids clubs, Lake Parsippany Elementary School, Eastlake Elementary School, Intervale School, Mt. Tabor Elementary School, Littleton Elementary School, Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, Troy Hills Elementary School, Northvail Elementary School, Knollwood School, and Rockaway Meadow Elementary School, two builders clubs, Central Middle School and Brooklawn Middle School; two Key Clubs, Parsippany Hills High School and Parsippany High School and one Aktion Club.

PHHS Graduate Czar Sepe Participating in Special Olympics

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School graduate Czar Sepe is participating in his first-ever race (let alone a 5k) in support of Special Olympics Massachusetts! Sepe is a resident of Lake Parsippany. He graduated from Parsippany Hills High School in 2017.

Since graduating from Boston College last year, Czar has been trying to find ways to stay involved with things he’s passionate about. What better way to do so this April than when he’ll be running in the B.A.A. 5k the Saturday before the Boston Marathon! Czar would like to thank all those who are supporting this cause–ensuring that there are inclusive spaces for those with intellectual disabilities to become flourishing athletes and leaders. Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Czar said “I’m fundraising for Special Olympics Massachusetts because we believe that sports are the gateway to building confidence, lifelong friendships, and becoming leaders in the community. I’m asking for your donation because it will fund inclusive experiences for more than 14,000 Special Olympics athletes and the 10,000+ volunteers in Massachusetts.”

If you’d like to do more than donate — join his team! Help him raise awareness and funds so that Special Olympics Massachusetts can deliver more inclusive opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities this year and beyond!

Click here to donate to his fundraiser.

Czar is also a member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

 

Suspicious Incident at Bus Stop

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department was advised of a suspicious incident that occurred on March 30, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m. involving an unidentified male at one of the bus stops in the Tabor Road area.

The male drove up to a juvenile female waiting for her school bus and asked her if she needed a ride. The male approached the juvenile in a newer style gray minivan (unknown license plate). He is described as being tan in complexion, possibly in his twenties, wearing a black baseball cap and face mask with stars printed on it.  He then drove away after she boarded the school bus.

This incident remains under investigation by the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division. If you have any information regarding this incident, we ask that you contact our Communications Center at 973-263-4300 extension 0.

Below is an important reminder from Superintendent of Schools, Barbara Sargent:
“Keeping our children safe is always of paramount importance. We urge you to be vigilant in making your children wary of strangers. Please let them know to tell an adult immediately if an incident occurs and to try to get a license number if at all possible. Any incident needs to be reported immediately to a responsible adult and the police should always be notified.”

Sheriff’s Office charges Morristown man for bringing Firearm into County Building

MORRIS COUNTY — On Monday, March 21, officers of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Morristown man with Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, a crime of the third degree, and Certain Persons Not to Possess a Firearm, a crime of the second degree at the Morris County Courthouse Complex. (Click here to read the previous post in Parsippany Focus)

At approximately 10:43 a.m., William Cole, 53, entered through the security checkpoint at the entrance to the Morris County Administration & Records Building located at 10 Court Street for an appointment with his probation officer. After placing his belongings in an assigned container to be X-rayed, Morris County Sheriff’s Officer Frank Pirog screened the items through the machine.

He discovered that Cole was in possession of a modified pistol concealed in Cole’s backpack. Further investigation determined it to be a BB gun, which Cole surrendered to Officer Pirog.

Cole was charged on a complaint warrant and remains lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility.

Entrances to the Morris County Courthouse Complex are heavily monitored by surveillance cameras and uniformed Morris County Sheriff’s Officers, who are trained to operate metal detectors and X-Ray machines that expose weapons, real and imitation. Signs are clearly posted at all entrances that weapons are not permitted in the Courthouse Complex buildings.

“The Morris County Sheriff’s Office continues to uphold the safety and security in and around the Morris County Courthouse Complex with aggressive, proactive security safeguards.  People who bring illegal weapons to the area will be caught and charged,” said Sheriff James M. Gannon.

Editors Note: A complaint or a charge 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.

April Fools Joke? Or Is It Real? Soriano Hired by Dover

PARSIPPANY — In a video on Former Mayor James Dodd’s Facebook Page, he states Former Mayor Michael Soriano was hired as the “Town Administrator in the Town of Dover.” Here is a copy of the video posted on Facebook.

Parsippany Focus reached out to Former Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano and he said “Believing in rumors and spreading them is harmful to everyone involved, including the person spreading them. It’s an interesting coincidence that this was posted on April 1st. I don’t know where Mayor Dodd got his misinformation from, but it looks like he fell for an April Fool’s Joke. Well, the joke is on him. I already have a job, and it is outside of Morris County. Dover is a great town, however, I am not now, nor will I ever work in Dover Townhall.”

Happy April Fool’s Day.

Godfather Parsippany Holds Ribbon Cutting Celebration

PARSIPPANY — The Godfather recently held their ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new Parsippany location. They are located in the Troy Hills Shopping Center, 1125 Route 46.

Frank Cahill, Chairman, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee presented the owners with a plaque thanking them for choosing Parsippany

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Economic Development Advisory Committee Chairman Frank Cahill, and Vice-Chairman Dr. Bhagirath Maheta joined owners, James, Jason, and Jerry Forte.

Also joining in the celebration were Councilman Justin Musella, Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., and Councilman Frank Neglia, Morris County Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen, Commissioner Stephen Shaw, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso, Board Members Ildiko Peluso, and Nicolas Limanov.

The Godfather was originally founded in 1975 by Jerry Forte in East Hanover.

Jason Forte proudly displaying a fresh cheese pizza

He brought all of the “old world” values, traditions, and recipes over from Bisaccia, Italy with him.

Since then, The Godfather has been bringing all of Northern NJ’s authentic Italian food and pizza to the delight of the masses for over 47 years. They have since opened a second location in Morristown back in 2014, and now proudly present their third location here in lovely Parsippany.

They are thrilled to serve this community our restaurant-quality pasta, seafood, and pizza for takeout and delivery for years and years to come. We thank everyone for all the kind words, wishes, and support we’ve received through these rough post-pandemic times that sadly took a toll on the entire restaurant industry.

“We thank the town of Parsippany for welcoming us with open arms. Our sincerest gratitude to all of you,” said James Forte.

The Godfather has a wide selection of pizza

The Godfather Parsippany is located at 1125 Route 46. (973) 794-4200. Click here to view the website.

The Godfather East Hanover is located at 200 Route 10. (973) 887-4830. Click here to view the website.

The Godfather Morristown is located at 10 Lafayette Avenue. (862) 260-9500. Click here to view the website.

Roast Beef and American Cheese with the works
Mediterranean Salad

Morris County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Spring With Signature Events

MORRIS COUNTY — Spring brings more than April flowers and May Day, as the Morris County Chamber of Commerce is welcoming in the warmer weather with several signature events open to both members and the general public.

The chamber will host the 29th Annual Partners in Economic Development Awards Tuesday, April 19, at the Hyatt Regency Morristown. The theme of the event is ESG IMPACT: environmental, social, and governance. ESG criteria are an increasingly popular way for investors to evaluate companies and addressing ESG requires tremendous coordination to align on issues from climate change to human rights to transparent accounting. The chamber has invited corporate leaders who are succeeding in this space to share their best ideas when it comes to the environment, sustainability and governance. The keynote speaker will be Angela Ortiz, director of ESG & Sustainability at Public Service Enterprise Group, who leads the development and implementation of the sustainability, ESG, and climate strategies at a corporate level. The luncheon also will feature a panel discussion and the 2022 awards for the largest real estate transactions of 2020 and 2021. For more information or to register click here.

The chamber will host 16th Annual Not for Profit Conference on Thursday, April 28, at the Hilton Parsippany. The event, this year titled “Reconnecting and Rebuilding: Lessons Learned,” will feature keynote speaker Jonathan R. Pearson, director of corporate social responsibility and executive director of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. There also will be a panel discussion with local nonprofit leaders and a 2022 Not For Profit Excellence Awards presentation. For more information or to register click here.

Then the chamber’s Annual Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 6, at Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The day of networking and golf includes lunch, golf, a cocktail reception, a dinner buffet, the Business and Community Service Award ceremony, and a silent auction. Non-golfers are welcome to join just the evening festivities. For more information or to register click here.

Also planned are the Legislative Luncheon on April 29, with the presentation of the Alex DeCroce Public Service and Leadership Award to Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and a Women in Business luncheon on May 18. To learn more about any of these events and/or to register, please visit the chamber’s website click here, and go to Events.

“These signature events of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce are excellent opportunities for both members and guests to gather, network, and learn,” said Meghan Hunscher, chamber president. “They also give guests a wonderful feel for what the chamber has to offer businesses and nonprofits of all sizes. Please join us.”

The Morris County Chamber of Commerce has more than 700 member organizations that range from entrepreneurs and small businesses to large corporations and Fortune 500 companies. The chamber’s mission is to collaboratively advance the interests of its members to champion a thriving business and community environment. The chamber’s many events, meetings, and seminars provide a platform for its members to connect, collaborate, learn and succeed. The chamber is dedicated to the advancement of Morris County’s businesses and community by providing services, information, and advocacy to support the success of its member organizations. They are headquartered in Florham Park.

Morris County Honors Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County’s Board of County Commissioners presented a “Resolution of Honor” last night to the Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce, recognizing and praising the organization’s more than 30 years of service to the community.

“The Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce began in 1989 as an idea. That idea became an organization that is now nationally and internationally known for its work promoting and advancing the interests of Hispanic-American small business owners, professionals, and organizations within Morris County and across the nation,” said Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen as he presented the framed resolution during the board’s public meeting.

The resolution noted the Chamber has been repeatedly praised as one of the “Best Chambers in the Northeast,” including at last year’s Annual Convention of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Chairman Ralph Tejeda thanked the Commissioners for the resolution of honor

“We are grateful for the recognition of the work of our Board of Directors, our corporate advisory council, and our advisors for all we do for our neighbors and our community,” said Ralph Tejeda, Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors, additionally thanking the Commissioners for the Morris County Small Business Grant Program launched last month.

Apply at No-Cost for Up To $15,000 in Small Businesses Grants. (Click here for more information)

“We represent the Hispanic population in Morris County, which is currently 14 percent, as well as support the 9,000 minority business owners in this county. We have a lot to do and we look forward to collaborating with the private sector and the government institutions to make progress for all,” Tejeda added.

Chamber leaders in attendance included Esperanza Field, who co-founded the organization and holds the title of President Emeritus.

Also participating were her daughters, Christina Field, who is Vice-Chair and Foundation President, and Hope Field, Chair of the Chamber’s Corporate Advisory Council and past president. Chamber Directors in attendance included Robert Medina, Oscar Vargas, Pablo Garita, and Madeline Que. Also participating was Karel Alvarez, Secretary to the Board and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Commissioner Douglas Cabana, the longest-serving member of the Board of Commissioners, recalled the emergence of the Chamber over the past three decades.

“I remember when Esperanza came before us with this idea, and now look. All your hard effort and work paid off with a very successful organization, and I am glad we were able to support you and we will continue to support you because the backbone of our economy here in Morris County and the U.S. is a small business,” Cabana said.

The resolution presented to the Chamber recognized and commended the organization for more than 30 years of outstanding service to the community, and wished “the very best in continuing its wonderful work for many years to come.”

Nursing Home Deaths Demand Senate Investigation

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio reacted to word that the Senate Democrats will launch a special legislative committee to review delays with legal marijuana sales in the state, reiterating calls for a Senate Select Committee investigation of nursing home deaths during the pandemic.

“The Legislature is going to get to the bottom of legal pot paralysis. While we’re at it, let’s get rolling with a bipartisan panel to examine the policies and decisions that may have contributed to 10,000 COVID-related nursing home deaths,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “Prioritizing an investigation into the shortcomings of legal marijuana in New Jersey is an insult to the souls lost in nursing homes and their loved ones. It makes no sense.

“It shouldn’t be ‘either/or.’ The horrible loss of life in senior care facilities across the state reflects the heart-breaking failure of a system intended to protect our most vulnerable citizens,” Pennacchio continued.

Since May 11, 2020, when he announced his resolution to form a bipartisan investigative Senate Select Oversight Committee, Pennacchio has pressed Democrats to consider the factors behind the nursing home carnage, including a directive from the Administration requiring facilities to admit patients with COVID and prohibiting them from testing residents for the virus.

“We need to understand what was going on inside the nursing homes, and how directives from the Administration impacted the level of patient care and the spread of the virus inside locked-down, isolated facilities. There’s no reason the Senate can’t scrutinize both issues,” said Pennacchio.

“The families who lost loved ones during the pandemic are desperate for answers. With bipartisan support, we can address their questions and take steps to prevent similar tragedies in the future,” the Senator concluded.

Trash Clean-Up Attracts Over 50 Volunteers to Help

On Saturday, Councilman Justin Musella spearheaded a day of trash clean up and over fifty volunteers showed up to help

PARSIPPANY — A few years ago, Lake Hiawatha resident Jacqueline Corvino noticed a bunch of trash all over the streets of her beloved neighborhood in the town that she loved.  She started picking up trash along her daily walks, bit by bit.  After she realized that wasn’t making enough of a difference, she started spending her Saturdays doing the same thing on a much larger scale.

Her trash clean-up effort started to get legs, attracting all kinds of residents who cared about cleaning up Parsippany.

On Saturday, Councilman Justin Musella spearheaded a day of trash clean up and over fifty volunteers showed up to help.

“I’ve never met anyone so selfless as Jackie.  She has no personal agenda.  She just wants Parsippany to be clean and restored to its natural beauty.”, said Musella

Mayor Barberio, who also attended, gave a Mayoral shout out to the Parsippany Green Team, SEWA USA volunteers, and Township residents, “Thank you for cleaning up the Park and Ride on Route 46 and helping to bring back the Pride in Parsippany”.

Two Mendham women, Sarah Niebert and Christine Myers also answered the call to help. They are running this June for Morris County Commissioner.

Trash Clean-Up Attracts Over 50 Volunteers to Help

Easter Bunny To Visit Parsippany Town Hall

PARSIPPANY — The bunny will visit Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Building from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 for photos and handing out treats to children.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Building is located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

Early Voting Locations for June Primary

MORRIS COUNTY — Early voting for the 2022 Primary Election begins Friday, June 3. There will be early voting machines throughout Morris County. All registered voters in Morris County are eligible to vote early.

Starting on Friday, June 3 (from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.), Saturday, June 4 (from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) and Sunday, June 5 (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), Parsippany residents can go to any of the eight sites and vote on a voting machine. Voters may also mail in their ballots or use the drop boxes located in Morris County.

The locations in Morris County are:

  • Morris Plains – Central Park of Morris County; 2 Executive Drive
  • Boonton – The Boonton Township Municipal Building; 155 Powerville Road
  • Denville – Denville Town Hall Community Room; 1 St. Mary’s Place
  • Whippany – Hanover Community Center; 15 North Jefferson Road
  • Madison – Madison Hartly Dodge Memorial; 50 Kings Road
  • Morristown – Morristown Municipal Building; 200 South Street
  • Mount Arlington – Mount Arlington Civic/Senior Center; 18 North Glen Avenue
  • Mount Olive – Mount Olive Municipal Building; 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake

Click here for detailed information.

Can I still choose other voting options?

Yes. You may select, instead, to:

  • Apply for a vote-by-mail ballot and return it one of the following ways:
    1. Mail: It must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 and be received by your county’s Board of Elections on or before Monday, June 13.
    2. Secure Ballot Drop Box: Place it in one of the county’s secure ballot drop boxes by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7.
    3. Board of Elections Office: Deliver it in person to the county’s Board of Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7.
  • Or, vote in person at your polling place, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, June 7. Accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities.
  • Party Change Deadline- April 13, 2022
  • Voter Registration Deadline – Tuesday, May 17, 2022
  • Election Day – Tuesday, June 7, 2022

NOTE: Vote-by-mail ballots CAN NOT be returned to your polling place for this election.

In-Person Polling Locations in Parsippany on Tuesday, June 7 are from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To find your current polling location, check your sample ballot for your ward and district as shown in the example above.

Election Official: Khaled Madin, Municipal Clerk

Phone: (973) 263-4357     Fax: (973) 263-2051

Polling Locations in Parsippany Troy-Hills Township:

District Location
1, 4, 11, 13, 39
Brooklawn Middle School
Girls Aux Gym Room
250 Beachwood Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
15, 16, 19
Board of Education Bldg
Meeting Room
292 Parsippany
Parsippany, NJ 07054
22, 23 Central Middle School
Old Gym
1620 Route 46 West
Parsippany, NJ 07054
32 Community Center
Meeting Room B
1130 Knoll Rd
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
14, 17 East Lake School
Gym
40 Eba Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
2 Fire House – Powder Mill
Squad Room
60 S Powder Mill Rd
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
3, 8, 18 Intervale School
Gym
60 Pitt Rd
Boonton, NJ 07005
29 Knollwood School
Gym
445 Knoll Rd
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
33, 34 Lake Hiawatha Library
Lower Level Meeting Room
68 Nokomis Ave
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
30, 31, 38 Lake Hiawatha School
Gym
1 Lincoln Ave
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
10, 12 Lake Parsippany Fire House
Meeting Room – Rear Entrance
255 Halsey Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
6, 7, 9, 37 Littleton School
Gym
51 Brooklawn Dr
Morris Plains, NJ 07050
5 Mt. Tabor Firehouse – Simpson
Engine Room
0 Simpson Ave
Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878
21, 28 Northvail School
Gym
10 Eileen Ct
Parsippany, NJ 07054
25, 35, 36 Rockaway Meadow School
Gym
160 Edwards Rd
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Legislature Extends Plastic, Paper Bag Ban Deadline for Food Banks

MORRIS COUNTY — Food banks and community pantries could continue using single-use plastic and paper bags for an additional six months under a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn and passed by the Assembly and Senate on Thursday.

New Jersey’s strictest-in-the-nation single-use bag ban goes into effect on May 4. Stores and food service businesses will be prohibited from selling or providing single-use plastic or paper carryout bags to customers. Dunn’s bill (A2065) gives food banks until November to come into compliance with the law.

“People who cannot afford food also can’t afford to pay for a bag to carry the donations they rely on to feed their families. As costs rise due to inflation, people are making sacrifices, but feeding your family shouldn’t be one of those,” Dunn (R-Morris) said.

Under the bill, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is required to proportionally distribute 500,000 reusable bags to food banks and pantries like soup kitchens throughout the state.

“This bill prevents the plastic and paper bag ban from having unintended, but negative impacts on those who are struggling. Examining the real-world consequences of our laws is imperative to find a solution that supports these nonprofits and the communities they serve,” Dunn added.

Joe Nametko, the mayor of Netcong, says the town’s community food bank provides meals and supplies to 150 to 175 people on average each week since the second week of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kiwanis Clubs in Northern New Jersey, including Parsippany, Roxbury, and Rockaway have been supplying food since COVID-19 and have distributed 478,400 pounds of food serving 11,980 families, 23,121 children with a retail value of over $800,000.

“During weeks leading up to holidays, the number of meals we provide in the way of pre-bagged food items goes much higher,” Nametko said. “Currently, residents who can afford to purchase their own food are kind enough to bring their used plastic bags to our foodbank where they are inspected and eventually re-used. As a member of the Morris County Solid Waste Advisory, I do my best to ensure packaging that finds its way to our foodbank is recycled, reused, or repurposed. This measure gives us the gift of time to adopt new ways to ensure our operations are not only meeting the law, but our community needs.”

Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – March 23, 2022

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – March 23, 2022.

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment
2022 Members and Term Dates

  • Robert Iracane    Chairman    12/31/22
  • Dave Kaplan    Vice-Chair       12/31/23
  • Bernard Berkowitz    Member      12/31/24
  • Scot Joskowitz    Member        12/31/25
  • Nancy Snyder    Member        12/31/23
  • Sridath Reddy    Member        12/31/22
  • Davey Willans    Member        12/31/24
  • Casey Parikh    Alt. No. 1        12/31/23
  • Chris Mazzarella    Alt. No. 2        12/31/23
  • John Chadwick, Planner, John T. Chadwick IV P.P.
  • Chas Holloway, Engineer, Keller & Kirkpatrick
  • Peter King, Attorney, King Moench Hirniak & Collins, LLP
  • Nora O. Jolie, Board Secretary

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – March 15, 2022

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – March 15, 2022.

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Mayor and Council

  • Mayor James R Barberio
  • Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
  • Councilman Frank Neglia
  • Council President Michael J. dePierro
  • Council Vice-President Loretta Gragnani
  • Councilman Justin Musella

 

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