Port Authority Officer and WTC Survivor Will Jimeno to Speak at 9/11 Remembrance

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Port Authority Officer and WTC Survivor Will Jimeno to Speak at 9/11 Remembrance
Guest speaker Port Authority police officer Will Jimeno

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders invites all residents from across Morris County and neighboring counties to join them in observing the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against our nation at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service on Sunday, September 9.

The ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Morris County September 11th Memorial on West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany-Troy Hills, across from the Morris View Healthcare Center and adjacent to the Morris County Public Safety Academy. It will be held rain or shine.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officer and Chester resident Will Jimeno will be the keynote speaker.

Jimeno survived the World Trade Center attack in 2001 despite being buried in the rubble for 13 hours, along with fellow Port Authority officer Sgt. John McLoughlin, who also survived.

However, thirty-seven other Port Authority police officers lost their lives on that day.

“We gather at the county memorial each year on the anniversary of 9/11 to recall every single one of the nearly 3,000 innocent people who were lost to our nation that day, and that includes 64 of our Morris County residents, plus so many police, fire, EMT and other rescue workers,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.

“We want their families and friends to know their loved ones are not forgotten, that we will never forget their sacrifices.’’

The county’s 9/11 event will include a march with a color guard up West Hanover Avenue to the Memorial by police, fire, rescue and emergency personnel from across Morris County.“We have an obligation to remember what happened on that tragic day, to recall the lives that were lost and the long-lasting impact on the families, our towns and county, and our nation as a result of these attacks,’’ added Deputy Freeholder Director Christine Myers. “With that pain and sorrow comes lessons learned, which we can never forget.’’ she said.

The observance will include a special invocation, a lighting of candles, and reading of the names of each of the Morris County victims, plus a 21-gun salute, and keynote remarks.

Morris County’s September 11th Memorial pays tribute to all of those who died in the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., on September 11, 2001, with a special emphasis on the 64 victims from Morris County whose names are etched in plaques affixed to the Memorial.

The names of all of the nearly 3,000 people who died that day are engraved in ruby-colored paving stones that have been set in the ground as a walkway surrounding the Memorial.

Since seating at the Memorial is limited, the public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs to the outdoor observance. Parking will be available at the Morris County Department of Human Services building at 340 West Hanover Avenue, Morris Township – directly across from the Academy. Shuttle buses will be available to transport those in need the short distance to the Memorial.

The freeholders also invite police and fire departments and rescue squads from across the county to participate by sending one apparatus per department and assembling at 3:45 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, Parsippany.

Following a private ceremony for first responders at the Academy, a procession will be held to the September 11th Memorial.

For more information click here.

Lehigh University Welcomes, Justin Gurth, Class of 2022

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Lehigh University Welcomes, Justin Gurth, Class of 2022

PARSIPPANY — Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome Justin Gurth to the Class of 2022. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of students who hail from represent 44 U.S. states and 43 international countries and territories. Congratulations on your enrollment at Lehigh – we are proud to call you one of our own!

For more than 150 years, Lehigh University (click here) has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research.

The institution is among the nation’s most selective, highly ranked private research universities. Lehigh’s four colleges – College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Education and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science – provide opportunities to 7,000 students to discover and grow in a learning community that promotes interdisciplinary programs with real-world experience.

Letter to the editor: Knoll Green Acres and High Rises?

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parsippany focusDear Editor:
Then is not now return to the wilds.
Mike dePierro’s accomplishment in saving the Knoll Golf Course for Golfers and the rest of us; golfer or not.
Wish Mike was as dedicated to all our Parsippany landscapes like he was the Knoll Golf. Today; green acres would not except a golf course, as a legitimate green acres goal, unless it was to be converted by its surroundings into a extended forest or meadow or river sensitive area. As most golf clubs are self sustaining and do not require public funding..Mike needs to understand geology, ecology, hydrology and where Parsippany is exactly on gods earth. Land is not real estate its a natural resource with features and functions already working for us. 
 
Thanks Anyway and is it really helping the town or just the Knoll Utility?
Anyway Thanks for the Knoll; liking it when no golfers are around, in winter then it belongs to all of us, not just golfers..By the way where did George Washington pitch his tent that part of the day on the “Knoll” on his way to Morristown Encampment? Could Georges tent sufficed for affordable housing? If Mike only felt that way about Waterview, Forge Pond and Mountain Way.
How about the concept all housing should be affordable, not market what ever the who can pay what for how long, when they choose and then leave us, over burdened.
Knoll Golf Course or High Rises, or was that just a threat to accomplish a purchase 
It seems the High Rise Housing issue disturbed all, more than the loss of the landscape itself, and perhaps Parsippany missed a real opportunity under Green Acres and landscape concepts to return itself to more of its original nature; like Lake Hiawatha lost the Lake and now the once arcadian small homestead, cabin like character to McMansions that disrupt the small homes in their texture and views.
Waterview could well have been saved and Intervale Neighborhood Character Preserved.
Erasing of the last of the Hills of Troy, Doremus Ridge; the old Dodd estate; known as waterview for another shopping mall among empty mall spaces. Your formula during waterview was scorched earth to prevent housing while if one followed the course of knowledge concerning the issue and available implementations, waterview could never have been taken; it’s very natural features would of saved it with avocation by local officials with the proper mindset, all the means were available. The dilemma could not be resolved by waterview being a golf course but simply a natural resource remaining in Parsippany Troy-Hills, but certainly open space, if not for Inglesino and his followers who ignored and disregarded laws and policies, our own master plan in favor of preservation; rather they and you favored RD developer in all their arrogance, lies and intimidation against your own community and unsound short term economic waste to more unnecessary land destruction.
Mike you do know Columbus did not discover America. America is not one big golf course or shopping mall..Time to retire.
Nick Homyak
Lake Hiawatha 07034

Laborers Union backs Mikie Sherrill for Congress

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Laborers Union backs Mikie Sherrill for Congress

MORRIS COUNTY — The New Jersey affiliate of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) has announced today its endorsement of Mikie Sherrill in her race to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. The politically-active New Jersey Laborers Union includes more than 25,000-members statewide including close to 1,200 union members and their families in the 11th District.

“Our members appreciate that Sherrill has both a long record of public service—as a groundbreaking naval aviator and as a federal prosecutor—as well as a fresh perspective on the issues that matter in our state, region, and country,” said Raymond M. Pocino, LIUNA’s international vice president and eastern regional manager.

As a member of the New Jersey State Assembly, Sherrill’s opponent, Jay Webber, voted against bipartisan legislation that cut taxes for New Jersey residents and that committed $16 billion over eight years to the state’s Transportation Trust Fund which funds repairs and improvements to the state’s aging roads, rails, and bridges. The legislation also doubled the amount of local aid available to communities for their own transportation-related needs and put construction craft laborers back to work by ending a multi-month shutdown of state-funded construction projects.

“We need pragmatic and capable leaders down in Washington DC, not dogmatic and partisan followers. We need Mikie Sherrill,” stated Pocino. “She understands the challenges working families face—from healthcare to housing, education to the environment. Sherrill also shows the capacity to listen and the ability and willingness to craft solutions instead of soundbites, a refreshing and needed change from the same old, same old.”

The union has already begun to educate members and the community on the important issues facing the union and working families.  LIUNA members will also be volunteering for the Sherrill campaign on everything from voter registration to get-out-the-vote drives.

“The members of the New Jersey Laborers Union help move our state forward every single day and I am proud to receive their endorsement,” said Mikie Sherrill. “It’s time Congress invests in New Jersey. We need to embrace bipartisan support for infrastructure spending to create jobs and fix our crumbling roads, rails, and bridges. In Congress, I will fight to make New Jersey a better place to live for all of our residents.”

LIUNA’s Pocino summed up the reason for his union’s support: “The people of the 11th Congressional District are smart enough to understand that governing requires serious-minded people who want to get things done. They have that person in Mikie Sherrill which is why we are pleased to offer her our support.”

The 25,000-member New Jersey Laborers Union is the statewide affiliate of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) and represents workers in various industries, including construction, clean energy, environmental remediation, sanitation and recycling, security, and education.  The New Jersey Laborers are widely viewed as having been instrumental in helping to lift living standards and workplace safety for employees and for developing innovative cooperative relationships with employers and communities.

 

Annual BAPS Charities Blood Donation Drive Boosts National Blood Supply

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Annual BAPS Charities Blood Donation Drive Boosts National Blood Supply

PARSIPPANY — The American Red Cross estimates that approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the US to serve medical needs across the United States, but the current blood supply is well short of that demand.

The American Red Cross
BAPS Charities held its annual blood donation drive on Sunday, August 26
BAPS Charities held its annual blood donation drive on Sunday, August 26
Volunteer giving blood during BAPS Charities annual blood donation drive held in Parsippany

In support of fulfilling this need BAPS Charities held its annual blood donation drive on  Sunday, August 26, in Parsippany. Over 36 individuals donated 31 pints of blood during the event.

Building on years of experience in conducting large-scale comprehensive Health Fairs and Blood Donation Drives, BAPS Charities’ volunteers organized the effort in conjunction with partnering local medical organizations. Blood donation guidelines and statistics were provided to potential donors to increase awareness of the critical need for various forms of blood components and its impact.

The American Red Cross estimates that one pint of blood can help save three lives.  The over 40 BAPS Charities blood donation drives held across the United States aimed to assist in that valuable endeavor.  BAPS Charities continues its decades-long efforts in helping to save lives through health education, no-cost medical fairs, and blood donation drives.

BAPS Charities is a global charity active in nine countries across five continents. Volunteers drive its efforts, dedicating a portion of their lives in selfless service of others, both in their local neighborhoods as well as globally. Working in five key areas, BAPS Charities aims to express a spirit of selfless service through Health Awareness, Educational Services, Humanitarian Relief, Environmental Protection & Preservation and Community Empowerment. From organizing Walkathons that raise funds for local and global needs, to supporting humanitarian relief in times of urgent need; from hosting community health fairs to sustaining hospitals and schools in developing countries, BAPS Charities provides an opportunity for individuals wishing to serve locally and globally.

Summer Concert Series ends with a BBQ fundraiser for PAL

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Summer Concert Series ends with a BBQ fundraiser for PAL

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Summer Concert series ended on Thursday, August 23 with a performance by Garden State Radio.

Parsippany’s Sunrise Kitchens held their Annual BBQ at Veterans Memorial Park and benefits the Parsippany PAL.

Garden State Radio brings its high energy performance of the anthems of everything you know and love, bringing to life the bringing the 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s, and today spanning four decades of music.

The BBQ included many favorites such as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, corn on the cob, grilled chicken sandwiches, sausage sandwiches and many other delicious items prepared by Parsippany’s Sunrise Kitchens
The band Garden State Radio performed to a large audience on a beautiful summer evening
Hot Dogs were among the many items served
Many of the volunteers participate in Parsippany’s Juvenile Accountability Leadership Program. (JALP). Pictured is Tony Bonavitacola Executive Director, Jeremy Aguesseau, Korla King and Liv Smith
Parsippany’s Sunrise Kitchens handles corporate catering, special event planning, at home party and special venues
Parsippany’s Sunrise Kitchens handles corporate catering, special event planning, at home party and special venues
Sunrise Shop Rite workers Deanna Ashton, Jessica Soit and Cathy Dzialo
Brooke Henao, Farrah Mohamed and Avianna Loper were serving the guests of the BBQ

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Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Prescription Drug Take Back Day

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs Saturday, September 8 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in front of the Harmon Face Values Store, 3189 Route 46, located in the Morris Hills Shopping Center.

They cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, ONLY PATCHES OR PILLS.
This drop off is ONLY for individual citizens. Businesses that deal with pharmaceuticals, doctors, health care providers, and pharmacies are prohibited from disposing of pharmaceuticals at the collection site under FDA guidelines.

During the drug take back event, members of the Parsippany PBA Local 131 will be selling pink ribbon pins with the Parsippany Police Department patch on them for $5.00. The money raised through the sales of the pins will be donated to multiple cancer related charities at the end of October.

If you cannot make the event and would like to purchase a pin, please email parsippanypba@gmail.com and they can assist you.

Applebee’s offers families with Labor Day Specials

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Applebee’s offers families with Labor Day Specials

PARSIPPANY — Labor Day marks the end of summer, making it the perfect day to spend quality time with family before schedules are jam packed again. On Monday, September 3, families are invited to celebrate the much-needed holiday and enjoy a kids eat free special, featuring new menu items at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® locations at 1057 Route 46.

Specifically, families who dine-in at Applebee’s on Labor Day will receive up to two free kids’ meals with each adult entrée purchase. Children ages 12 and under can choose any entrée on the Applebee’s Kids’ Menu, accompanied by their choice of a side dish, and juice, milk, chocolate milk or lemonade. The new Kids’ Menu items include Cheesy Pizza, Chicken Quesadilla, Grilled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Taco, Cheeseburger, Mott’s® Apple Sauce Cup and Kids’ Orange Juice. Applebee’s Kids’ Menu offers 21 menu items and more than 200 combinations of entrées, sides and beverages, to create Kids LiveWell – approved meals.

The Kids Eat Free special is available at Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in New Jersey, Long Island, Florida and Georgia. In New Jersey, Applebee’s is located in Parsippany, Brick, Bridgewater, Butler, Clark, Clifton, East Hanover, Edison, Flemington, Garfield, Hackensack, Hackettstown, Hillsborough, Howell, Jersey City, Jersey Gardens, Kearny, Lacey, Linden, Manahawkin, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Milltown, Mt. Olive, Newark, Newton, North Bergen, Northvale, Ocean, Paramus, Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Rockaway, Tinton Falls, Toms River, Totowa, Union, Wall and Woodbridge.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises, Inc. is recognized as the 68th largest privately-held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business and the 15th largest franchisee in the United States as ranked in the Restaurant Finance Monitor, operating seven restaurant concepts including: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, Quaker Steak & Lube, Noodles & Company, and two of its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In 2017, Nation’s Restaurant News ranked Doherty Enterprises as the 78th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States. To date, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates over 150 restaurants in northern, southern and central New Jersey, on Long Island, as well as locations throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and sections of Florida and Georgia. The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow Our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” (www.DohertyInc.com).

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare with flair, classic drinks and local drafts. All Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to serving their communities and offering quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service. Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands; as of March 31, 2017, there are approximately 2,000 Applebee’s franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 15 other countries. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of DineEquity, Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is among the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

Lake Hiawatha Post Office Mailbox broken into

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Lake Hiawatha Post Office Mailbox broken into

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer G. Cacioppo responded to the Lake Hiawatha Post Office, 484 North Beverwyck Road, for a report of criminal mischief.

Upon his arrival he spoke to the postmaster who advised him that someone broke into the mailbox in front of the post office and stole the mail.

The theft occurred between the hours of 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 23 and 6:45 a.m. on Friday, August 24. Parsippany Detective M. Czajka, along with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to the scene to assist. The US Postal Police were also advised of the incident.

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

Councilman Michael dePierro Driving Range Dedication

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Councilman Michael dePierro Driving Range Dedication

PARSIPPANY — At the council meeting of Tuesday, August 21, Mayor Michael Soriano presented longtime Councilman Michael dePierro with a proclamation making it official by dedicating the Michael dePierro Driving Range at the Knoll Country Club. On Saturday, August 25 the official dedication took place.

Michael and Delores dePierro listens as Mayor Michael Soriano reads the proclamation
Councilman Michael dePierro speaks to the audience

Multiple Vehicle Burglaries in Rainbow Lakes

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Multiple Vehicle Burglaries in Rainbow Lakes

PARSIPPANY — During the evening of Wednesday, August 22 into the morning of Thursday, August 23 the following incidents occurred in the Rainbow Lakes area of town. All vehicles are believed to have been left unlocked.

Overlook Terrace

• The victim’s 2015 Volkswagen EOS was stolen and subsequently recovered in Newark, NJ. The victim’s 2015 Jeep Cherokee was also entered and an iPad was stolen.

• 2001 BMW 325 was entered, but nothing appeared to have been stolen.

Upper Rainbow Trail

• 2007 Ford Ranger and 2013 Kia Soul were entered, but nothing appeared to have been stolen.

• 2016 Toyota Rav4 was entered, but nothing appeared to have been stolen.

Rustic Way

• 2011 BMW 328 was entered, but nothing appeared to have been stolen.

Fox Hill Road

• 2007 BMW 328 was entered and approximately $9.00 in change and paper bills were stolen.

These incidents remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Stolen Vehicle from Embassy Suites

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Stolen Vehicle from Embassy Suites

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officers Ernest Ebanks and Edward Elston responded to Embassy Suites, 909 Parsippany Boulevard for a stolen 2016 Hyundai Sonata.

The victim advised that he parked his vehicle early in the morning on Sunday, August 19 and was unable to locate it in the parking lot when he wanted to leave the hotel.

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

FDU Partners with Morris County to Offer Undergrad, Graduate and Certificate Classes

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FDU Partners with Morris County to Offer Undergrad, Graduate and Certificate Classes

MORRIS PLAINS — Fairleigh Dickinson University’s (FDU) Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies is holding open houses, on Thursday, September 6 and Tuesday, September 11, for prospective students looking to advance their career with FDU’s flexible bachelor’s, master’s and certificate program options, with classes to be held in Morristown.

The open houses will run on both days from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Morris County Government’s Schuyler Building, 2nd Floor, Morristown. Click here to register for the events online.

At the event, prospective students will be able to immediately connect with FDU’s admissions and registration team, and discuss financial aid, transfer credit policy, schedules, as well as have the opportunity to apply for an on-the-spot admission decision.

Students are encouraged to bring transcripts and other professional credentials to the open house.

Program offerings may include:

Associate’s Degree and Certificate Programs: Undergraduate certificates in business, healthcare, and cyber security, in addition to a 60-credit Associate of Arts degree for students who are not certain that a four-year bachelor’s degree is necessary for them.

Bachelor of Arts Program: A flexible bachelor’s degree designed for working adults returning to college and/or seeking to have their life experience evaluated for college credit. Common specializations include business, technology, healthcare and public administration.

Master’s of Administrative Science (MAS) Program: A 30-credit program structured to meet the career development needs of adult learners working in administrative and professional positions in the private sector, government agencies and not-for-profit organizations.

Non-Credit Certificate Programs:

  • Paralegal Studies: Petrocelli’s ABA approved paralegal studies program is designed to prepare aspiring paralegals with the training required to aide attorneys in closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings.
  • Certified Financial Planning: A 16-month certificate program designed to prepare students for the financial planning process, investment planning, income taxation planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and financial plan development.
  • Executive Non-Profit Leadership Program: A program designed for the emerging or ascending leader within a nonprofit organization. The program also benefits current executives seeking to elevate personal leadership skills and increase the performance and results of their organization.

Through a collaboration with Morris County, fall semester classes that begin Sunday, September 23 will be held in Morristown at the county’s Schuyler Place building, one block off the Morristown Green, while others may be held at the county’s Public Safety Training Academy located just 10 minutes outside of town.

Courses will be offered one-to-two nights a week or on five Saturdays during the semester. Degree programs are also offered entirely online or in a combination of both in person and online study. Prospective students will have the option to choose the delivery mode most appropriate for them.

For more information, contact Richard Hague, Executive Director of Enrollment Management at (201) 692-2639 or rhague@fdu.edu.

Lake Hiawatha School PTA seeks donation for Tricky Tray

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Lake Hiawatha School PTA seeks donation for Tricky Tray

PARSIPPANY— The Lake Hiawatha School PTA will be holding its first Tricky Tray on Tuesday, October 23.  The proceeds from this event are used to support the children of the school in several ways such as classroom supplies, field trips, cultural assemblies and other events that help enrich the education of the more than 400 students from PreK to fifth grade.

The success of our event depends on the support and generosity of people like you!  We are asking for your help.  A donation of products, services or simply financial contribution would be greatly appreciated. Your donation is fully tax deductible.  The Lake Hiawatha PTA is a nonprofit tax exempt organization.  Your donation will be gladly acknowledged at our event and seen by many people in our Parsippany/Lake Hiawatha community.
Please forward your donation to: Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, c/o Tricky Tray Committee/ Angela Franz, 5 Cherry Lane, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Lake Hiawatha School PTA, TAX ID # 200-047-259/000, NJ NON PROFIT #:0400073436, NJ PTA #:242002 and Charity #:CH2387000.

Soriano proclaims September “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”

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Soriano proclaims September “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”

PARSIPPANY — At the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting of Tuesday, August 21 Mayor Michael Soriano proclaimed September as “Child Cancer Awareness Month.”

Accepting the proclamation from Mayor Soriano was Mount Tabor resident Sean Ries.

Sean Ries, Hanah Cerullo, and Emma Marie Wyman

Sean’s mom Brenda Ries founded the Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation in 2014 to direct fundraising to Greenfield and Mark Souweidane’s research at the Weill Cornell Pediatric Brain and Spine Center.

If you want to join us by #goinggold, click here. Gold yard signs, ribbons to tie around trees/doors/mailboxes, gold ribbon pins, socks and shoe laces for sports teams. It’s so easy to show your support for these kids who deserve this and so much more!

Gordon Meth sworn in as Governor-Elect of NJ District Kiwanis

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Gordon Meth sworn in as Governor-Elect of NJ District Kiwanis

PARSIPPANY — Gordon Meth, Past President and current member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, was recently sworn in as the Governor-Elect at the 101st annual convention of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis International.

The convention was held at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal August 24-26.

Gordon also served as Governor of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis International 2015-2016.

Congratulating Gordon at the event was Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill, President-Elect Karen DeChristopher, Past President Michael Mulhaul, and members Carol Tiesi, Karen Gajewski, Sylvia Cooper and Nicolas Limanov.

As Governor-Elect, Meth will serve as Vice Chair of the Board of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis, which oversees 79 clubs with a combined 1,543 members in New Jersey, as well as overseeing the administration of Key Club (with 14,000 members in New Jersey) at the High School level, Circle K at the Higher Education level, Builders Club at the Middle School level, K-Kids at the Elementary School level, and Aktion Club for Special Needs Adults.

For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.

Fraudulent Check presented at Bank of America

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Fraudulent Check presented at Bank of America

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrols responded to the Bank of America, 3035 Route 46, on Friday,August 17 at 1:03 p.m. for a reported fraudulent check. Upon their arrival, officers spoke to the bank manager and Dayana Hernandez, 22, Miami, Florida.

After a brief investigation, it was determined that Ms. Hernandez was attempting to cash a forged check. She was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. While at police headquarters she was also found to be in possession of suspected cocaine.

She was charged with the following on a complaint-summons one count of Third Degree Possession of CDS (Cocaine); one count of Third Degree Forgery; one count of Fourth Degree Forgery and one count of Third Degree Criminal Attempt of Theft by Deception.

Ms. Hernandez was released on her own recognizance pending her court date.

Route 202 overnight lane closures for resurfacing project begins tonight

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Route 202 overnight lane closures for resurfacing project begins tonight

MORRISTOWN — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced overnight lane closures in Morristown to resurface approximately one mile of Route 202 in both directions in Morristown.

Beginning at 9:00 p.m., tonight, Monday, August 27, until 5:00 a.m. the next day, and continuing nightly until complete, NJDOT’s contractor, Schifano Construction Corp., is scheduled to close up to two lanes of Route 202 and shift traffic in both directions between North Park Place Road and Frederick Street in Morristown to mill and pave the roadway. The project is designed to minimize impacts to traffic and maintain one lane of traffic in both directions at all times.

The $420,000 million dollar state-funded project will mill and pave the roadway, rebuild storm water manholes and inlets, and install traffic signal cameras. The project is expected to be complete by the end of the week.

Construction signs are being utilized to provide advance notification to the motoring public of all traffic pattern changes associated with the work. NJDOT will provide more information before any lane closures are scheduled.

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 construction updates and real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info or on the NJDOT Facebook page.

NJWMA seeks Nominations for 24th Annual Animal Hall of Fame

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NJWMA seeks Nominations for 24th Annual Animal Hall of Fame

HILLSBOROUGH — The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) is now accepting nominations for the 24th Annual Animal Hall of Fame. The NJVMA Animal Hall of Fame distinguishes itself as the preeminent award honoring the human-animal bond, a reflection of the personal relationship between animals and their owners, in the state of New Jersey.

“Just like the winners inducted into the Animal Hall of Fame, this award is unique. Unlike most, it does not honor the best in show or the most agile. It honors the extraordinary in the ordinary; the everyday animals and individuals who achieve small accomplishments, with monumental results,” said Richard Alampi, Executive Director of the NJVMA.

For the past two decades, the NJVMA Animal Hall of Fame has recognized over 125 animals and animal welfare advocates in an effort to generate awareness of the veterinary profession in the state of New Jersey.

“Veterinarians recognize that the human-animal bond surpasses the exam room and can be seen in the ordinary interactions between animals and their owners,” explained Alampi. “This award is about the critical role that veterinarians play in supporting this powerful bond.”

To nominate an animal or animal welfare champion, please complete the NJVMA Animal Hall of Fame application which can be found on the NJVMA website by clicking here.  The submission deadline is November 16, 2018. Inductees will be honored at a public awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton.

To be considered, all nominations should include an official application signed by the animal’s owner or animal welfare nominee, the name and contact information of the nominee’s veterinarian, and a letter of nomination from the nominee’s owner or veterinarian explaining how the animal has exhibited special abilities or has demonstrated courage. Nominations may also include additional letters of support, photographs, videos, drawings, or newspaper clippings.

Founded in 1884, the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) is a professional association representing the state’s licensed veterinarians. The NJVMA is dedicated to advancing the veterinary profession in New Jersey. For more information click here.

The Annual Animal Hall of Fame was established by the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association to publicly celebrate the human-animal bond. Visit the Hall of Fame by clicking here for more details, including video footage of past inductees

Dog found on Littleton Road and Park Road

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Dog found on Littleton Road and Park Road
The dog gives a kiss to Patrolman Andrew Sadowski
To claim this dog call (973) 263-7083

PARSIPPANY — On Sunday morning a passing motorist found this friendly little guy near Park Road and Littleton Road and was able to turn him over to Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer A. Sadowski.

Unfortunately, the dog was not wearing a collar, so he was placed in the Parsippany Animal Control and Shelter until the owner can be located.

The leash was provided by Officer Sadowski.

If you know who owns this dog, please contact the shelter at (973) 263-7083.

The leash was provided by Officer Sadowski.

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