More than 1,000 to Attend Community Hope Gala to Honor Merck Chairman and CEO

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
More than 1,000 to Attend Community Hope Gala to Honor Merck Chairman and CEO

PARSIPPANY —  More than 1,000 guests are slated to attend Community Hope’s 20th Annual Sparkle of Hope Dinner Auction on Wednesday, October 19, to honor Kenneth C. Frazier, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Merck. The gala is one of the largest fundraising events in New Jersey and benefits Community Hope’s programs to rescue more than 1,000 veterans and veteran families annually from homelessness.  The gala also supports Community Hope’s residential programs serving more than 100 individuals daily in recovery from mental illness.  This year’s gala will be held at the Venetian in Garfield. 

Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck, will be honored at Community Hope's 20th Annual Sparkle of Hope Gala on Wednesday, October 19
Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck, will be honored at Community Hope’s 20th Annual Sparkle of Hope Gala on Wednesday, October 19

This will be Community Hope’s largest gala in the 20 years since pharmaceutical leader Fred Hassan, then-Chief Executive Officer of Pharmacia & Upjohn, founded the gala to ensure sufficient community-based services to coincide with the pharmaceutical advancements in mental health treatment. Since 1997, the Sparkle of Hope event has raised more than $8.5 Million and continues to grow into an event that brings together the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in support of a common cause.

Community Hope is recognizing Mr. Frazier and acknowledging Merck’s support of our veterans by their spearheading of the Veterans Justice Initiative, established in 2011 to provide legal aid to the homeless veterans Community Hope serves.

Previously, Mr. Frazier served as president of Merck with responsibility for the company’s three major divisions, Mr. Frazier has held a broad range of senior management positions since joining Merck in 1992 as vice president, general counsel and secretary of the Astra Merck Group. He was elected vice president of Public Affairs in 1994, and, in 1997, assumed the additional responsibilities of assistant general counsel, corporate staff. Mr. Frazier was promoted to vice president and deputy general counsel in January 1999. In December 1999, he became senior vice president and general counsel. In this role, he oversaw Merck’s legal and public affairs functions and The Merck Company Foundation. In November 2006, he was promoted to executive vice president and general counsel. Mr. Frazier served as executive vice president and president, Global Human Health, from 2007 to May 2010, when he became Merck president. Mr. Frazier became CEO and member of the board of directors January 1, 2011, and became chairman of the board on December 1, 2011.

 

Prior to joining Merck, Mr. Frazier was a partner with the Philadelphia law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath. He sits on the boards of PhRMA, Weill Cornell Medical College and Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Exxon Mobil Corporation and Cornerstone Christian Academy in Philadelphia, PA. He also is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the President’s Export Council, The Business Council, the Council of the American Law Institute and the American Bar Association. Mr. Frazier received his bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Sponsorships and tickets can be reserved online by clicking here.  Table Prices range from $2,500.00 to $50,000.00 and individual tickets are $175.00 per person.  For more information on the Sparkle of Hope Dinner Auction, visit the events section of Community Hope’s website or contact the Office at (973) 463-9600, extension 308.

Mutts Mania at Lurker Park today

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Mutts Mania at Lurker Park today

EAST HANOVER — Mutts Mania 2016 will be held from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. today at Lurker Park, Ridgedale Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenue.

Admission is $10.00 with children under 18 and dogs of all ages free.

The afternoon will feature a sentwell.com Doggie Fashion Show, featuring Celebrity Guest Judges Mel Licata, contestant on the most recent Season of the SyFy Channel’s hit series, “Face Off” and Jodi Arnold, creative director for the clothing line, Eloquii; a Pet Adoption Expo;

Contests for silly pet tricks include: fastest tail-wagger, best kisser, biggest dog, smallest dog and highest Jumper.

Entertainment will be provided throughout the afternoon by WDHA and Terrie Carr, the Home Again Microchipping Clinic and the People and Pets Photo Booth plus agility demonstrations, food, vendors and more.

Sign up for the contests,which start at 1:00 p.m., between 12 Noon and 1:00 p.m. for a chance at a prize.

Mel Licata will be demonstrating her craft at Mutts Mania prior to the Fashion Show.

The event features vendors and food court.

Mutts Mania, is sponsored, in part, by Autosport Automotive Group and hosted by Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter.

Wise Animal Rescue needs your help

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Wise Animal Rescue needs your help

PARSIPPANY — Wise Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs who need it most.

They strive to create a world where no dog is neglected, abused, or homeless. Wise Animal Rescue (W.A.R.) advocates and educates for the misrepresentation of bully breeds, the dangers of backyard breeding and puppy mills, and the inhumane practice of dog baiting or fighting. We accept and support all dogs, regardless of breed, size, or past, and encourage others to do the same.

Founded by Tiziana Wise in the beginning 2016, W.A.R. partners with trainers, veterinary practices, and other animal welfare personnel to ensure that the dogs have everything they need to take their next steps into a better life. All dogs are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on shots, and many are professionally trained.

This handsome boy is Larry! He loves EVERYONE big and small.
This handsome boy is Larry! He loves EVERYONE big and small.

W.A.R is a volunteer-based and rely on amazing supporters to assist in reaching the goal of saving the lives of homeless, mistreated dogs. 

All of the dogs are in foster homes prior to adoption as they do not have a shelter facility. W.A.R. serves the Greater New Jersey Area and is based in Parsippany.

To adopt, volunteer, or foster click here and fill out an application.

Available animals’ pictures and profiles can be found on the website as well.

Like them on Facebook (Wise Animal Rescue) and follow them on Instagram (@wiseanimalrescue) to find out ways to help in the efforts and to stay updated on their incredible dogs.

A Grade Ahead Academy holds Grand Opening Celebration

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
A Grade Ahead Academy holds Grand Opening Celebration

PARSIPPANY — A Grade Ahead Academy recently held a ribbon cutting grand opening celebration.  Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso joined the owners in cutting the ribbon, while Council President Louis Valori, Mayor James Barberio and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Frank Cahill looks on.

img_9656
Owners Radhika and Hemant Kulkarni receives a membership certificate from Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso and Executive Board Member Frank Cahill

A Grade Ahead Academy offers after-school enrichment classes for pre-kindergarten through high school students. In every subject they teach, they go beyond drills and memorization to build subject competency, intellectual curiosity, and the passionate pursuit of academic excellence. The cornerstone of the advanced learning system is the proprietary curriculum which

  • Promotes critical thinking
  • Reinforces essential skills, and
  • Accelerates learning

A Grade Ahead of Parsippany formerly known as MathWizard of Parsippany, started in July 2010. Owners Radhika and Hemant Kulkarni, long-time Parsippany residents, were looking for an after school enrichment program for their daughters.

As they liked the enrichment programs offered by MathWizard, to offer better alternative for their kids and students in our area, they decided to start the MathWizard enrichment center themselves.

They partnered with family friend Ms. Santhi Nithi of Wayne to launch this center at Parsippany. Radhika Kulkarni, Hemant Kulkarni and Santhi Nithi are experienced professionals with Masters in Business Administration, Mathematics, and Computer Science degrees, and are involved in the community, youth organizations, and the school district and have strong roots in the Parsippany and Morris county area, and passionate about education, teaching, and family values.

Unlike other tutoring companies, A Grade Ahead focuses on more than just numerical drills, to teach our students to understand the real world applications of the math concepts they study.A Grade Ahead English curriculum incorporates grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing to nurture well-rounded students who acquire mastery of the English language. Only State certified teachers are hired to teach in the academy in a small class size setting or one-one. It provides provide both classwork and homework for reinforcement.

A Grade Ahead material is parallel to the core curriculum, which will help our students with what they are learning in school as well. The programs run year around and many of the students continue to attend the programs through school summer vacation which helps them keep up with school work when they go back to school. The programs help students get ahead in their academic success; it has proven to be helping kids of all grades to achieve excellence in Math and English. The academy also offers elementary level Science programs, private tutoring, tutoring for PARCC Prep, Accuplacer and SAT, and summer camps.

A Grade Ahead is open from 12.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. during weekdays, and 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. on Saturday for comprehensive assessment and enrollment.

Free Assessment is provided. It is A Grade Ahead’s mission to help students achieve their academic goals and strive for excellence.

A Grade Ahead is located at 1246 Route 46 West.

img_9649
Frank Cahill, Chairman of Parsippany Economic Development Committee presents the owners with a “Welcome to Parsippany” certificate. Council President Louis Valori and Council Vice President Robert Peluso look on

Council President Louis Valori holds fundraiser

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Council President Louis Valori holds fundraiser

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori recently held a fundraiser at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10.

The guest list included Mayor James Barberio, Township Attorney John Inglesino, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps, Assemblyman Jay Webber, Freeholder John Cesaro, Senator Joseph Pennacchio, Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi and Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak.

Also in attendance was Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., and former Councilmen Tom Russo, Jr., Jack Conway and former Mayor Frank B. Priore.

Councilman Louis Valori has been a member of the Town Council of Parsippany-Troy Hills since January 2014.

He serves as the Council Liaison to the Planning Board, Municipal Alliance Committee, Morris County League of Municipalities, Municipal Government Transparency Committee and the Library Board of Trustees.

Lou is a 26 year resident married to his wife Ivette and has three daughters Amanda, Jordan and Cameron.

Valori’s term expires on December 31, 2017.

Leaf Bags available to purchase; Town wide clean up to be held

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Leaf Bags available to purchase; Town wide clean up to be held

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills began selling leaf bags through October 21, Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Bags can be purchased at DPW yard on Saturday, October 15.

All residents can purchase the leaf bags at the Municipal Building cashier’s window between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The cost is $15.00 per bundle of 50 bags (Cash or check only). and there is a limit of two bundles per resident, while supplies last.

You will be given a receipt, which you will hand in to the employees handling out the bags at the Municipal Building.

Town-wide cleanup day is Saturday, October 15.  The recycling yard will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Please note all Township offices are closed on Columbus Day, October 10.

The Municipal Building is located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard Drive, and the DPW Yard is located at One Pump House Road.

 

 

Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting (09/20/2016)

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting (09/20/2016)

The Zufall Health Delta Dental Mobile will visit in Parsippany

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
The Zufall Health Delta Dental Mobile will visit in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — The Zufall Health Delta Dental Mobile, a $350K unit funded largely by Delta Dental of NJ Foundation, will visit the company headquarters on Wednesday, September 28. The unit, which will travel throughout six New Jersey counties delivering dental care to underserved populations, is making this pit stop so the Foundation board members and all staff can tour it in person. A great opportunity for the employees to see first-hand how the company is truly making a difference.

Delta Dental headquarters is located at 1639 Route 10 East.

Vail Road to be closed on Monday

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Vail Road to be closed on Monday

PARSIPPANY — The bridge from Vail Road that goes over the Rockaway River and leads to Changebridge Road in Montville will be closed, starting at 9:00 a.m. Monday, September 26.

Barricades will be put into place. The closure should last approximately two weeks, but may be longer depending on the progress of the project. When the road is open Parsippany Focus will advise its readers.

Plan an alternate route.

Jim Gannon Commends Linden City Police Officers for their Heroism

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Jim Gannon Commends Linden City Police Officers for their Heroism

Republican candidate for Morris County Sheriff released the following statement today in the wake of the apprehension of terror suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami by Linden City Police Officers earlier this week.

“At the outset of my campaign for Sheriff back in early February, I pointed to the need for the next Sheriff to have the ability to work closely with federal, state and local law enforcement, and to possess the experience required to bring a new level of vigilance to the Morris County Sheriff’s Office,” said Gannon. “Terrorism is not just a federal problem for federal law enforcement to deal with; that was proven again this past week.”

“I commend the brave Linden police officers who apprehended an armed and dangerous terror suspect in their city, and who demonstrated the life and death realities faced by local officers every day,” added Gannon, who also commended members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, NYPD, Ocean & Union County authorities and all first responders and emergency management personnel in Morris County and around the country. “If I am fortunate enough to win in November and take the oath of office next January, I will deliver on my campaign pledge to strengthen the county’s preparedness to deal with Islamic radicals, whether homegrown or entering the country from outside, who seek to do us harm.”

As a law enforcement professional with over three decades of experience ranging from a local beat cop in Boonton and Boonton Township, to Deputy Chief of Investigations at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, to a member of the FBI’s elite Joint Terrorism Task Force, to the Global Head of Security Risk at a Fortune 500 company like Novartis, Jim Gannon is uniquely qualified to confront the current challenges facing law enforcement and to keep Morris County’s families safe.

Parsippany Elks Lodge donates Baseball Uniform Shirts to Special Needs Children

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Parsippany Elks Lodge donates Baseball Uniform Shirts to Special Needs Children

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-troy Hills Elks Lodge No.2078 in Partnership with the Northwest District Special Children’s Committee met with the President of the Morris County Challenger Little League Michael Bertram, and presented him with uniform baseball Shirts for Special Needs Children.

The League approached the Northwest District Special Children’s Committee by one of its coordinators, Susan Reinhart member of West Orange Elks Lodge No.1590. She inquired if we could assist them in obtaining or donating approximately 150 shirts. The League consists of 6 teams of 25 Special Needs Children, in the greater Morris County area their ages range from 6 up to 23 year’s old. It was suggested that one of the Lodges in the District which there is 9 would apply for a Grant from The Elks National Foundation. Joe Serrecchia from the Parsippany Troy-Hills Lodge was able to make that happen.

The Parsippany Elks received a $2000.00 for this program to be used towards the purchase of the shirts. This was a collaboration from Members from Parsippany Elks, East Hanover Elks and Sparta Elks Lodge’s.

Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder waiting for his service dog

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder waiting for his service dog

MORRIS COUNTY — The Ng family of New Vernon, is hoping that very soon they will be welcoming into their home and heart a Golden Retriever. The dog will be provided by Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, a non-profit organization based in Virginia, with a mission to provide specially-bred and trained dogs for adults and children with invisible disabilities like Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, Seizure Disorders, or in the case of Ethan Ng—Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Ethan’s dog has already begun its training as an Autism service dog and it will continue to learn under the careful guidance of a certified trainer from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, “SDWR,” and through the rapport it develops with the Ng family and especially Ethan.

At the age of sixteen months, Ethan was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  In the past two years since the diagnosis, Ethan has had to face the daily challenges associated with Autism.  Ethan’s parents, Margaret and Ed, along with his sister, Emma, 10, also live with the challenges of caring for Ethan.

Autism Spectrum Disorder can hinder a person’s ability to communicate and interact socially. New scientific research studies into Autism therapy provide positive evidence of the difference a service dog can make.  Dan Warren, Founder and President of Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, states, “The studies showed children were more talkative and socially engaged when their service dog was present. Children were less aggressive and smiled more frequently when around their service dog.” One of the main goals when training an Autism service dog is the need to keep a child safe; when the family goes out, the child will be literally tethered to the dog to keep him or her from running off or getting hurt. According to Mr. Warren, “the studies further found that safety aspect was a huge relief for families as parents’ anxiety over their child can lead to social isolation.”

Margaret Ng confirms that shopping and dining out are just two of the many social activities that are next to impossible for the family. “It is very difficult to shop with Ethan.  He doesn’t want to stay in the cart, he wants to run and he is heedless of dangers, he does not return when called,” states Margaret. As for dining out, Margaret adds that they do so very rarely, “It is challenging to get Ethan to stay put in a highchair or stay at the table, and because Ethan is non-verbal, he tantrums when he cannot make himself understood or does not get what he wants.”

A service dog will be of tremendous help in easing the problems Ethan and the Ng family face.  Ethan’s chances at verbal communication improve by 70 percent; by tethering, walks or trips to the store will become safer for Ethan, and should Ethan become lost, his service dog will be trained to find him.

Ethan’s dog will also work with the SDWR trainers towards public access training and certification.  Dan Warren is quick to point out that, “all the incredible services these dogs can provide are through progression, hard work and dedication of the organization and the family who must work together to build on training foundations and fundamentals.  This is about an 18-month training program.”

What sets SDWR apart from other non-profit service dog organizations are the customized training methods and how SDWR matches dogs to their “person.”  According to Dan Warren, “every child with an Autism Spectrum diagnosis is different and faces distinctive challenges and needs.  With the input of Ethan’s parents, we have identified the tasks Ethan’s service dog must address, from elopement issues to sleep pattern disruption and frustrations with verbal skills.”

These amazing service dogs are not inexpensive and Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers survives like other non-profit service organizations: on donations.  Currently, the Ng family is actively fundraising to meet the costs associated with having Ethan’s dog by his side 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The family will have a tent at the Morristown Festival on the Green on September 25 and are looking forward to a fundraising event at the Panera Bread in Morristown on October 27. To receive a coupon for Panera or learn about upcoming events you can follow the family’s campaign by click here. They have also established an on-line donation site  to receive contributions to help secure Ethan’s dog (click here).  All donations are 100% tax deductible.

“We know from speaking with other families who have an Autism Service Dog from SDWR that this dog can change Ethan’s life and our lives in so many positive ways,” says Margaret Ng, “as parents, we have to try every tool available to help Ethan and we hope our community comes out to help us in that mission.”

Street Smart hosts Tricky Tray this evening

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Street Smart hosts Tricky Tray this evening

Join Street Smart (streetsmartoutreach.org) on Friday, September 23 for an evening
of fun at their 2016 Tricky Tray Event at the Morris Plains VFW, 45 Tabor Road, Morris Plains, NJ) from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Street Smart is a street outreach program that helps homeless youth and young adults throughout New Jersey.

The tricky tray will be an evening filled with raffle baskets (including flat screen TVs, Disney World passes, and much more), prizes, great food, and lots of fun to support at-risk youth. The event is being sponsored by Applebee’s, the Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club, the Kiwanis Club of Randolph, Pfizer, and TD Bank.

Admission tickets are $30.00 each and include dinner, one sheet of level one tickets, and a chance to win a door prize. Additional basket raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event. The event is for adults only and no outside food is permitted.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.

Proceeds from the Tricky Tray/Bingo event will benefit youth who are homeless or at risk of being sexually abused or exploited. The Street Smart team works 24 hours a day; 365 days a year; to help combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable youth. Outreach workers provide food, clothing and blankets, easy access to shelter, crisis intervention counseling, transportation to services, and referrals to health care and social service agencies. They also provide HIV/AIDS and safe sex information, rape crisis support, substance abuse education including the opioid epidemic, and help finding jobs and housing. Street Smart has offices in Bridgewater and Morristown.

For more information including sponsorship opportunities, contact Adriana Gonzalez at (908) 526-6605 ext. 312 or agonzalez@visionsandpathways.org.

Street Smart is a street outreach program focused on helping adolescents and young adults between the ages of 13-21 who may be homeless, living in unsafe environments, or who have been or are at risk of being sexually abused or exploited. The program identifies vulnerable youth, meets their basic needs, and connects them with partner resources. Teams of outreach counselors offer assistance and services 24-hours a day and are also available in emergency situations. Street Smart is a program of Visions and Pathways and serves youth throughout Central and Northern New Jersey.

For more information visit www.streetsmartoutreach.org.

For further information, click here.

Morristown fall festival this Sunday

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Morristown fall festival this Sunday

MORRISTOWN — More than 50,000 people are expected to descend on Morristown for the annual Fall Festival on the Morristown Green this Sunday, September 25.

The festival, which starts at 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine around the Green and on South Street, is the yearly showcase event for the Morristown Partnership and the many businesses and restaurants that help make up the town.

The event highlights more than 150 exhibits featuring food, four music venues and children’s amusements.

The County College of Morris Main Stage at South and DeHart streets will feature The Heart of Gold Band all event long.

The Morristown Medical Center Family Stage at Morris Street and Dumont Place will feature Eyes of the Wild & Wallaby Tales at 12:00 noon, Polka Dot Music, Comedy and More at 1:00 p.m., New York Red Bulls Street Team Freestylers at 2:00 p.m. and Tropy Band Orquesta with Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Bolero at 3:30 p.m.

The Rising Star Stage on Washington Street will feature a deejay from noon to 2:30 p.m. and Joe Bezzone and band featuring David Welsh on B-3 Organ from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Morris Plains Community Band and the Stone Soup Symphony Orchestra will perform on The Green.

Morristown Partnership will offer Kids Place Children’s Amusements & Rock Climbing Wall.

Be sure to keep and eye out for performers walking high on stilts, riding a tall unicycle and juggling.

Citizens Police Academy kicks off in Parsippany

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Citizens Police Academy kicks off in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department kicked off its 2016 Citizens Police Academy on Thursday, September 23.

Parsippany Police’s Chief Paul Philipps, Captain Jay Wieners and Officer Remo D’Alessandro directed the first introductory class.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a ten-week program designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.

The goal is to increase communication and partnership between the citizens and the police through education and discussion in order to establish a safer community.

The series consists of sessions held once a week, on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

The classes provide an in-depth view into various areas of law enforcement such as criminal investigations, neighborhood watch, crime prevention, firearms, use of force and advancements in technology utilized in law enforcement today. It is an educational and informative program that allows citizens the opportunity to learn about the issues that affect law enforcement efforts in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Class size is limited to approximately twenty students and there is no cost to anyone attending the academy.

When residents take a more personal interest in the protection of their community and neighborhoods, they enjoy a safer and closer relationship with their neighbors.

It is the hope that the graduates become partners in identifying problems and solutions to the crime and safety issues that are affecting our community.

Community Oriented Policing plays an important and vital role in reducing crime.

Graduates of the academy will be able to take what they have learned back into their neighborhoods where they can utilize it to enhance the quality of neighborhood life. Upon completion of the course with a minimum attendance of eight classes, graduates will receive a diploma, and a class photo.

For more information or to register for an upcoming program, please call Community Relations Officer Remo D’Alessandro at (973) 263-4383.

14423865_10154124404294132_38527062_o
Community Relations Officer Remo D’Alessandro

Kiwanis Club donates to Somerset Home to Visions and Pathways

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Kiwanis Club donates to Somerset Home to Visions and Pathways

PARSIPPANY — The Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club Foundation recently made a donation to Somerset Home to Visions and Pathways. Accepting the donation was Jessica Revolorio,  Outreach Supervisor. 

Somerset Home has been helping abused, neglected and homeless youth since 1973. Each year, hundreds of teens from difficult family situations find a safe haven and the caring support they need in one of our seven programs for youth ages 13 to 21+.  Brahma House residential crisis intervention program; Passages, My Place and Whitney House transitional-living programs; Pathways independent-living skills program; Street Smart street outreach program; and Bridge House supportive-housing program.

The kids who come through the doors have broken lives. Some are shattered; some have just a small crack. Some show no physical signs of damage – the scars are on the inside. Somerset Home helps them put the pieces back together again, with the basics of food and shelter as well as counseling, medical attention, education, recreation, career and employment counseling, financial literacy – all of the skills they need to succeed.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.

Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children. Kiwanis service projects range from efforts that help local communities to Kiwanis International’s Worldwide Service Project for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at Empire Diner, 1915 Route 46 at 7:15 a.m. Thursday mornings.

For more information, click here.

Parsippany Express Youth Cross Country wins eight ribbons

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Parsippany Express Youth Cross Country wins eight ribbons

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Express Youth Cross Country held their first meet of the Lakeland Cross Country League held at Central Park.

Over 700 runners participated from more then 19 different towns.

The Express Cross Country Team had our most top twenty ribbon winners with eight. Back row from left to right Amanda Hoffman finished 2nd in the Girls  11/12 3210 Meter run, Kira Chebishev finished 6th in the girls 9/10 2260 Meter run, Angelina Fernandez finished 13th in the girls 9/10 2260 meter run, Leila Galarzo finished 17th in the girls 11/12 3210 Meter run, Ty Carra finished 17th in the boys 11/12 3210 Meter run, Front row left to right, Chase Kosovich despite his shoe falling off with a quarter mile to go (see picture) finished 20th in the boys 7/8 1730 Meter run, Kaylee Thormann finished 19th in the girls 7/8 1730 Meter run and not in picture but in the other running picture is Shane Petzinger who finished 16th in the boys 7/8 1730 Meter run! 

Fighter Jets Over Parsippany Confirmed

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Fighter Jets Over Parsippany Confirmed

PARSIPPANY — Earlier this morning, The Morris County Communications Center, as well as a number of Morris County Police Departments, including Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department received reports of a low flying fighter jet.

The Morris County Office of Emergency Management has confirmed that a fighter jet was dispatched to address a small aircraft that violated the temporary flight restriction which is in place during the United Nations session.

We have been informed that the situation was resolved without any issues impacting Morris County. 

 

CCM’s Legacy Project Welcomes Ballet Hispánico’s BHdos

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
CCM’s Legacy Project Welcomes Ballet Hispánico’s BHdos

MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) welcomes the return of the Legacy Project, an interdisciplinary initiative that presents engaging lectures for faculty, staff and the community. The Legacy Project will hold its first event of the 2016-17 academic year when it presents a performance from Ballet Hispánico’s second company, BHdos.

The performance, which will be followed by a Q&A session, takes place Thursday, September 29, in the Dragonetti Auditorium on CCM’s Randolph campus, 214 Center Grove Road, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

“This year the Legacy Project will celebrate and explore the many cultures of Latin America. We are excited to kick off this year of academic programming with a performance by Ballet Hispánico’s BHdos company. We hope to expose students, faculty and members of the public to the power, significance and influence of Latin American culture,” says Professor John Soltes, co-chair of the Legacy Project.

The Legacy Project launched at CCM in 2013 with a panel discussion on civil rights. In 2014, the project hosted lectures by Joyce Johnson and Hettie Jones, two important figures in the Beat Generation movement of the 1950s and 1960s. In 2015, the project focused on issues surrounding genocide.

Visitors to this year’s event can park in Lots 6 or 7 (a campus map can be found by clicking here). For more information, contact Soltes at (973) 328-5469 or email by clicking here.

ABOUT BALLET HISPÁNICO
Celebrating over 45 years of sharing and reflecting the ever-changing diversity of Latino cultures, Ballet Hispánico is the new expression of American contemporary dance. Handpicked by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro, the talented pre-professional dancers of Ballet Hispánico’s second company BHdos form bridges: between the School of Dance and the professional company, between Ballet Hispánico and the community, and between their own training and careers in dance. Under the guidance of BHdos’ Rehearsal Director Nicholas Villeneuve, dancers work with highly-skilled artistic leadership to bring Latino culture to schools, communities and corporations. For more information click here.

Vail Gardens offers a Beautiful Park-Like Setting

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Vail Gardens offers a Beautiful Park-Like Setting

PARSIPPANY — Vail Gardens has long been regarded as one of the top multi-family communities within Parsippany, offering a beautiful park-like setting and easy access to Route 46.

Parsippany-Troy Hills was rated the fifth best place to live in the United States in their yearly survey “Best Places to Live in 2016,” by Money Magazine.

Over the past two years, there has been a concerted effort to upgrade the overall appeal of the property through some considerable capital expenditure projects.

Much of this began with their participation in the town’s new waste management and recycling program.

In recent months, the community has also undergone an overhaul to their landscaping by planting all new trees, shrubs and flower beds.

The complex has a new playground facility
The complex has a new playground facility

In addition to enhancing the impressive brick and blue stone monument at the entry on Vail Road, there have been further building signage updates as well as a new playground facility.

The complex recently improved the landscaping by planting all new trees, shrubs and flower beds
The complex recently improved the landscaping by planting all new trees, shrubs and flower beds

Within the community, residents have also seen positive changes to the laundry facilities, where older coin operated equipment has been replaced with new card operated high efficiency electric dryers and water efficient washers.

However, what might be most noticeable to anyone who has driven or walked by the project at night is the conversion to LED exterior lighting.

With advancements in LED technology making lighting brighter, longer-lasting, and incredibly energy efficient, the effort has been extremely well received.

Long time Parsippany resident and Vail Gardens Superintendent Vincent Petito noted that “The company knew that in having almost 150 outside lights, it would not be a quick or cheap project. But this being very beneficial to our residents, it was a great opportunity to not only add new lights, but also create a scheme that provided brighter and safer parking lots that use 60% less energy.”

This upgrade to being a more energy efficient garden community should be completed by the end of the year and Vail’s sister property, Intervale Gardens has followed suit with many of the aesthetic and practical changes.

Both properties have been fortunate to enjoy a faithful tenant base for many years, and their loyalty is now being rewarded with attention to details that are sure to be impactful for both the communities and residents alike. To ownership’s credit, they did not look to finance these improvements through any massive rent increase, but instead chose to make a commitment to making a meaningful contribution to these already wonderful projects.

The courtyards
New trees have been planted in all of the courtyards.

This apartment community has two story buildings with 272 units, studio, one and two bedroom apartments.

School age children attend  Northvail Elementary School, Central Middle School or Parsippany High School which are all walking distance from the community.

Vail Gardens is located at 100 Vail Road.

 

1...461462463...570Page 462 of 570