Morris County Sheriff’s Office Holds First Clergy Academy

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Morris County Sheriff’s Office Holds First Clergy Academy

MORRIS COUNTY — This past week the Morris County Sheriff’s Office completed its first ever Clergy Academy.

More than thirty religious leaders from throughout Morris County participated in this three session program. The academy included a dialogue between law enforcement and the clergy about their role in police community relations as well as an overview of our criminal justice and public safety system.

The participants also toured the award winning Morris County Correctional Facility and was given a realistic look at Use of Force by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Department of Law & Public Safety in its Vir Tra Firearms Simulator.

The participants also met with the Sheriff’s K-9 Unit and was given a demonstration of police canines are used to detect drugs and explosives as well as rescue those in danger. The participants overwhelmingly enjoyed the program and felt that they learned a lot about law enforcement.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps also provided an overview about municipal law enforcement and answered many questions from the clergy. This successful program brought diverse groups from throughout Morris County together. “Programs like these are vital to good relations between law enforcement and citizens”, said Undersheriff William Scheivella who also serves as the President of the NJ Police Community Affairs Officers Association.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office has a number of free community programs for the community which can be requested by government or community groups by calling (973) 285-6600.

List of Morris County Religious Institutions Participating:

Saint Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Parsippany
First Baptist Church of Parsippany
Yogi Divine Society, Parsippany
New Hope Community Church of the Nazzarene, Denville
St. John the Beloved Church, Morris Plains
Parsippany Christian Church
Saint Paul’s Church, Morris Plains
Saint Lukes Catholic Parish, Long Valley
Church of Saint John, Randolph
Mount Freedom Jewish Center, Randolph
Christ Church, Rockaway Township
First Baptist Church, Dover/Rockaway
Morris County NAACP
Salvation Army, Dover
Parsippany Living Waters Church
Iglasia Evangelica Church, Dover
Chabad Center of Randolph
Jewish Community Housing Center, Whippany Presbyterian Church of Morristown
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Wharton
Saint Clement Pope & Martyr Church, Rockaway Township K9Group

Wegmans Alerts Consumers to Facebook Scam

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Wegmans Alerts Consumers to Facebook Scam

ROCHESTER, NY – Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is alerting consumers to a scam that involves a fraudulent Facebook post bearing the company’s name. The company became aware of the scam earlier today when an employee questioned the validity of the post.

 The Facebook post shows the image of a Wegmans storefront with a false claim that the company is giving away a free $200 grocery coupon. This giveaway is neither affiliated with nor supported by Wegmans.

Jo Natale, Wegmans vice president of media relations, said, “We’re actively working to have this fraudulent post removed from Facebook. We urge consumers not to click it, share it, or provide any personal information.”

Wegman’s will be opening in Hanover, on the border of Parsippany in early 2017. (see related article.)

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is an 88-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for 18 consecutive years, ranking #7 in 2015. The company also ranked #1 for Corporate Reputation, among the 100 ‘most-visible companies’ nationwide in the 2015 Harris Poll Reputation Quotient ® study.

 

Letter to the editor: Why were Parsippany schools open on Monday, January 25?

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Letter to the editor: Why were Parsippany schools open on Monday, January 25?

MailboxsmallDear Editor:

My wife and I did not take the car out on Monday out of respect to our fellow residents, road crews and emergency /police personnel. You, Mr. Seitz, Superintendent of Schools put our students and staff at risk. Parsippany’s population due to business environment increases tremendously Monday thru Friday. I’ve seen you close schools with two inches of snow. The hills, winding roads and low areas in Parsippany make for very dangerous driving in normal conditions. Did you, Mr. Seitz make your decision after speaking with Parsippany’s Police Chief and Mayor?

The previous Monday schools were closed to make for a much needed three day weekend, I’m being sarcastic, two weeks earlier was the ten day holiday break. By the way, in my opinion, schools should be open to celebrate the day for Martin Luther King Jr’s life so that this generation can be exposed to what this country was like in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Obviously, I hope nobody was hurt or in an accident due to Mr. Seitzs poor decision. The current Board of Education better start making common sense decisions as to the welfare, safety and education of the students.

Roy Messmer

Where’s Mayor Barberio? At ShopRite

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Where’s Mayor Barberio? At ShopRite

Was Mayor Barberio’s article of Wednesday January 27, 2016 in response to the undersigned’s article of the previous week “Parsippany is going downhill” or was it just a coincidence? Just like a few years back he had a town meeting at Parsippany High School a week before my annual town meeting.

How disrespectful Mayor Barberio was when he set-up a table next to mine at town hall petition signing regarding the huge surplus in the utilities fund that I wanted returned to the user payers. Which by the way, the Mayor has used approximately $3,000,000.00 over the last six years so he could say he stayed below the 2% mandatory cap. Mayor Barberio has taken care of his sycophant followers, friends and family on your tax dollars.

Reminder, very soon every single-family house will be a boarding house or over occupied. Your home property values are plummeting. There are only a handful of residents at town council meetings who ask questions, ask for information and make comments about the town and almost all go unanswered.

In Mayor Barberio’s article of January 27, 2016 he states he will make himself more available by holding regular meetings at ShopRite. That’s right ShopRite!!!!!!! The undersigned could go on and on (look for my weekly letter). Please get involved, please get in touch with undersigned regarding problems in town before it’s too late.

It’s February 1, 2016, not a call back from Mayor Barberio from December to schedule a meeting.

Times up.

Economic Development Advisory Committee greets Bagel City Grille

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Economic Development Advisory Committee greets Bagel City Grille

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory greeted a business which opened recently in Parsippany.

Chairman Frank Cahill congratulates Bagel City Grille Owner Henry Delgado on his new business located at 998 Tabor Road. Bagel City Grille is open seven days a week.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is to serve in an advisory capacity and shall, upon request of the Township Council, provide information, advice and recommendations relating to the promotion of Economic Development in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. The Committee shall consist of eleven members, five of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor, and six of whom shall be appointed by the Council. Members shall be Township residents who have knowledge of or have demonstrated an interest in the economic well-being of the Township. Each member shall be chosen with a special view to qualifications and fitness for service on the Committee. Members shall serve without compensation.

Frank Cahill was appointed Chairman and Eric Seguin is Vice Chairman. John Beehler serves as secretary. Tom Williams, Raviram Medapati and Ganesh  Persaud are also members of the group.  Council Vice President Robert Peluso serves as a liaison to the committee.

 

PACC welcomes Bagel City Grille to Parsippany

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PACC welcomes Bagel City Grille to Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Bagel City Grille, 998 Tabor Road, held a ribbon cutting grand opening celebration on Friday, January 29.

Bagel City Grille is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bagel City Grille is also located in Flanders and Chester.

Bagel City Grille is a member of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.  Bagel City Grille also participates in the Greater Parsippany Rewards program, offering a 10% discount to all card holders.

Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey holds Fundraiser at Applebee’s

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Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey holds Fundraiser at Applebee’s

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey Booster Association held a fundraiser at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill on Sunday, January 31.

The Parsippany Regional Players served breakfast to the guests.

Tickets for the breakfast was $10.00. The meal included pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverages.

The Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey team was established in 2012 and consists of players from both Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School student athletes. Prior to 2012 the two high school played as independents from 1998 to 2012 and they began MCSSIHL league play in 1999-2000.

For more information click here.

Woman’s Club announces winner of Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Winner

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Woman’s Club announces winner of Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Winner
Sayanika Upadhyay, fifth grade student at Northvail School with Woman's Cub of Parsippany Troy Hills President Marilyn Marion
Sayanika Upadhyay, fifth grade student at Northvail School with Woman’s Cub of Parsippany Troy Hills President Marilyn Marion

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills held a “Fifth Grade Spelling Bee” on Saturday, January 30 at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Library.

The winner of the  Fifth Grade Spelling Bee is Sayanika Upadhyay. Sayanika is a fifth grade student at Northvail School.

The over 50 contestants from each of the fifth grade classes in all of the Parsippany Elementary Schools participated in the event.

Ms. Melissa Okerblom, Head of Children’s Services; Parsippany Public Library, Mr. William Westhoven, Reporter, Gannett NJ Daily Record and Retired Teacher Ms. Kitty Lucibello were the judges of the event.

First, second and third place winners in the Spelling Bee are invited to participate in the NJSFWC District Spelling Bee being held on Saturday, February 20 in Sparta (snow date is Saturday, February 27).

The Regional winners will then be invited to the State Championship on March 5 at NJSFWC Headquarters, 55 Liberty Center Way, New Brunswick.

The committee members and volunteers are Jennifer Biondo, Cathy Cerbo, Diana Friedinger, Cathy Haney, Diane Monaco, Mary Ann Coyne, Karen DeChristopher, Joan Garbarino, Betsy Lowry, Marilyn Marion, Lora Rios-McBride and Marianne Burke.

The support of the Spelling Bee is a reflection of dedication to academic achievement.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a non-profit, civic organization for women committed to promoting volunteerism, improving community and fostering friendships.

Winners announced in Intervale School Science Fair

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Winners announced in Intervale School Science Fair

PARSIPPANY — Hayley Kells and Averi Zitelli were winners of the Fourth grade Intervale Science Fair held on Saturday, January 31.

The project was called Underwater Explosion, visually showing how hot water rises.
They created a display board and demonstrated a hands on experiment for the judges.

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Amanda Hoffman

Every part of the project was completed by the girls themselves.

The girls met for a few weekends and even “Face-timed” each other to practice. This is a great way to use technology.

Amanda Hoffman, is a fifth grade winner of Intervale Science Fair.

She tested the cooling effect of mint. She determined that the cooling effect of mint isn’t just a sensation. Mint actually lowered the temperature of water 6 degrees Celsius compared to the control, after 25 minutes

The Intervale School PTA did an amazing job coordinating the event and all the children that participated worked hard and displayed wonderful science experiments.

Intervale is a kindergarten through fifth grade school where staff and parents work together to provide a nurturing environment for our students. The school’s diverse population provides us with wonderful opportunities to learn about many different cultures, traditions and life styles.

Intervale School is located at 60 Pitt Road.

Lakeland Hills Y now Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

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Lakeland Hills Y now Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Each year the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA recognizes individuals, groups, and corporations who have gone above and beyond in service to their communities, students, schools, and neighbors.

The Y is now seeking nominations through April 1 for YMCA Citizens of the Year (one from each service area town), two YMCA Educators of the Year (K-8 and High School), two Bronie Parkins Awards for an eighth grade girl and boy, and two William Kogen Awards for a graduating high school girl and boy.

Awards are presented during the Y’s annual dinner, which will take place on Wednesday, May 11 at the Knoll Country Club West in Parsippany.

Think you know someone who might qualify? Click here for complete details, criteria for awards, and links to nomination forms.

Applications must be returned no later than April 1. Contact Community Relations Director, Rosemary Linder Day, for more information: rosemaryl@lhymca.com.

 

Morris Freeholders Proclaim February 13 as Cupid’s Chase 5k Race Day

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Morris Freeholders Proclaim February 13 as Cupid’s Chase 5k Race Day

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders has proclaimed Saturday, February 13, as Cupid’s Chase 5K Race Day in Morris County in support of an annual fundraising effort by non-profit Community Options in support of people with disabilities.

The mid-winter running event will take place on Valentine’s Day weekend in Morristown starting at 10:00 a.m. on February 13.

“Community Options is already making a difference by providing residential and employment support to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and dual diagnoses,’’ said Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo.  The Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders welcomes all who are coming to Morristown and to Morris County for this outstanding event.’’

“Community Options invites runners, walkers, and rollers in wheelchairs and baby strollers to help raise for that can make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by participating in the Cupid’s Chase 5K,’’ added Svetlana Repic-Qira, New Jersey Regional Vice President for Community Options, told the freeholders.

Repic-Qira was joined at the freeholder meeting by Tracy Mendola, Community Options’ Executive Director for Morris County, Christina Mazza, Media-Events Coordinator for Community Options, and client Ben Pedersen of Boonton, and his father, Buddy Pedersen.

Community Options is a nonprofit agency that works to provide housing, support services and advocacy assistance for people with disabilities nationwide.

Community Options, which is based in Princeton and has offices in Morristown, believes that all people – regardless of disability level – should live and work in the community with dignity, choice, and self-determination.

Cupid’s Chase 5K is an annual event sponsored by Community Options to raise funds and awareness for their mission of dignity and choice for those with disabilities. The very first Cupid’s Chase 5K took place in 2009, with more than 600 participants in Princeton, and was so successful that Community Options decided to make it a national event.

This year, it will be held in 30 towns and cities across the nation, including Morristown, and also Glen Rock, New Brunswick, Pennsauken, Princeton, and Seaside Heights in New Jersey.

For more event information click here.

Morris Arts Joins National Study on the Economic Impact of Arts

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Morris Arts Joins National Study on the Economic Impact of Arts

MORRIS COUNTY — The Arts Mean Business. That is the message being delivered this week by Morris Arts, which in partnership with the Morris County Economic Development Corporation and ArtPride New Jersey, announced it has joined the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5, a national study measuring the economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences.

The study is being conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nation’s nonprofit organization advancing the arts and arts education.

It is the fifth study being done over the past 20 years to measure the impact of arts spending on local jobs, income paid to local residents, and revenue generated to local and state governments.

As one of nearly 300 study partners across all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Morris Arts and the Morris County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) will collect detailed financial data about our local nonprofit arts and culture organizations such as our theater and dance companies, museums, festivals, and arts education organizations.

“Many people don’t think of nonprofit arts organizations as businesses,” said Richard Mahler, Managing Director at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), and a member of the Morris Arts Board of Trustees.

“This study will make clear that the arts are a formidable industry in our community—employing people locally, purchasing goods and services from local merchants, and helping to drive tourism and economic development.”

Morris Arts and MCEDC will also collect surveys from attendees at arts events using a short, anonymous questionnaire that asks how much money they spent on items such as meals, parking and transportation, and retail shopping specifically as a result of attending the event.

Previous studies have shown that the average attendee spends $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission.

Those studies have also shown that, on average, 32 percent of arts attendees travel from outside the county in which the arts event took place, and that those cultural tourists typically spend nearly $40 per person—generating important revenue for local businesses and demonstrating how the arts drive revenue for other businesses in the community.

Surveys will be collected throughout calendar year 2016. The results of the study will be released in June of 2017.

Tom Werder, Executive Director of Morris Arts noted, “This study will show that when we support the arts and culture in Morris County, we are making an investment in an industry, one that supports jobs and generates government revenue, and is the cornerstone of tourism.

According to Americans for the Arts’ most recent national study, the nonprofit arts industry generated $135.2 billion in total economic activity and supported 4.1 million full-time equivalent jobs during 2010, resulting in $22.3 billion in federal, state and local government revenues.

The $135.2 billion total included $61.1 billion in spending by arts organizations and $74.1 billion in event-related spending by their audiences on items such as meals, local transportation and overnight lodging. Complete details about the fiscal year 2010 study are available by clicking here.

“Our Arts & Economic Prosperity series demonstrates that the arts are an economic and employment powerhouse both locally and across the nation,” said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts. “Leaders who care about community and economic vitality can feel good about choosing to invest in the arts. Nationally as well as locally, the arts mean business.”

Americans for the Arts’ Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 study is supported by The Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts. In addition, Americans for the Arts’ local and statewide study partners are contributing both time and a cost-sharing fee support to the study. For a full list of the nearly 300 Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 study partners, click here.

Morris Arts, located in Morristown, is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1973 dedicated to building community through the arts.  The Morris County Economic Development Corporation, located in Florham Park, is a division of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce.

Kings Food Markets opens in Boonton with week-end long tasting event

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Kings Food Markets opens in Boonton with week-end long tasting event

BOONTON — Kings Food Markets debuted its newly refreshed store in Boonton with an exclusive weekend-long tasting event for the community, kicking off its 80th Anniversary Celebration this year. The revamped Boonton store features a brand new “Inspiration Station,” a permanent in-store chef demonstration table where shoppers are invited to taste, learn and explore products from across the store. The store also unveiled a new mezze, olive and soup bar, offering fresh and unique Mediterranean influenced dishes, as well as expanded cheese, seafood, meat and organic produce departments.

The grand reopening celebration began with Kings Food Markets’ signature pasta-ribbon cutting on Friday, which included special remarks from Chairman & CEO Judy Spires, COO Rich Durante and Store Manager Pete Gardner. Following the signature past-ribbon cutting, Kings made a monetary donation to the Boonton Town Food Pantry & Boonton High School Project Graduation.

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Kings Food Markets Community Relations Coordinator Sandra Florent and Boonton Store Manager Pete Gardner make a monetary donation to Boonton High School Project Graduation
Award-winning Chef Barry E. Sexton, as he prepares an in-store chef tasting
Award-winning Chef Barry E. Sexton, as he prepares an in-store chef tasting

Kings Food Markets corporate headquarters is located at 700 Lanidex Plaza.

Mack-Cali announces new lease with Ascensia Diabetes Care

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Mack-Cali announces new lease with Ascensia Diabetes Care

ascensiaPARSIPPANY — Mack-Cali Realty Corporation announced that Ascensia Diabetes Care US, Inc., a leader in blood glucose monitoring that is owned by Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co., Ltd. and leading global investment firm KKR, will bring their U.S. headquarters to Five Wood Hollow Road. Ascensia signed a lease for 43,534 square feet for over 10 years.

The award-winning Mack-Cali property is a 317,040-square-foot, three-story, class A office building in Morris County with easy highway access, a sophisticated infrastructure, and outstanding amenities. Ascensia joins AIG, Coyne PR, Groupe SEB, The MI Group, and Decision Resources to bring this trophy asset to 98.6 percent leased.

“This building is the ideal home for Ascensia’s U.S. headquarters, providing all the conveniences and services a company of this significance needs,” said Christopher DeLorenzo, Mack-Cali executive vice president of leasing. “Mack-Cali’s strategic plan focuses on our core properties like Five Wood Hollow Road that bring together premier office space, ideal transportation options, and the amenities to create workplaces where employees want to work.”

Strategically located and beautifully renovated, Five Wood Hollow Road is LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. It is located at the nexus of I-287 and I-80, with I-280, and routes 202, 46, and 10 all nearby, giving tenants easy commuting access.

The building boasts a range of amenities including a contemporary, three-story renovated atrium lobby, an on-site, full-service cafeteria with indoor and outdoor seating, complimentary Wi-Fi available in the cafeteria and its adjacent public meeting rooms, as well as on-site property management. The building is wired with fiber optics for high-speed connectivity and features a recently upgraded high-efficiency HVAC system. In addition, further 2016 planned upgrades include a new, state-of-the-art fitness center and renovated cafe and conference center.

“Bringing a company like Ascensia to our township is validation of the business-friendly environment we are cultivating here that brings a significant and positive economic impact,” said Parsippany Mayor James R. Barberio. “We welcome the new jobs and look forward to Ascensia calling Parsippany home for a long time to come.”

Ascensia was represented in the transaction by Roby Bull and Steven Rotter, both of Jones Lang LaSalle. Mack-Cali was represented in-house by Brian Decillis, vice president of leasing.

About Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) providing management, leasing, development, and other tenant-related services for its two-platform operations of waterfront and transit-based office and luxury multi-family assets. Mack-Cali owns or has interests in 276 properties, consisting of 148 office and 109 flex properties totaling approximately 30 million square feet and 19 multi-family rental properties containing approximately 5,700 residential units and a pipeline of 10,000 units, all located in the Northeast. Mack-Cali strives to provide its tenants and residents with the most innovative communities that empower them to re-imagine the way they work and live.

Additional information on Mack-Cali Realty Corporation and the commercial real estate properties and multi-family residential communities available for lease can be found on the Company’s website at www.mack-cali.com.

Romeo is up for adoption; Dog was tied to fence at Animal Shelter

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Romeo is up for adoption; Dog was tied to fence at Animal Shelter
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The dog was found outside chained to the fence. The owners left him there with his water and food and a toy.

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Animal Shelter is now accepting applications for Romeo! You may recognize him from Parsippany Focus as the dog who was tied up outside our animal shelter last week on a freezing cold day.

The staff at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Animal Shelter has named him Romeo because of his sweet nature, this dog just loves everyone.

Romeo is good with other dogs and children, just needs some work on his manners such as walking well on a leash and not jumping up. He is active but not crazy, and is very gentle. He is about 1 1/2 years old and is up to date on shots.

If you are interested in adopting Romeo, Parsippany Animal Shelter is located at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard and they are open Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. The Shelter can also be reached at (973) 263-7083.

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Romeo wants his furever home

At this time the shelter is just taking adoption applications now as he needs to be neutered before going to his furever home.The Parsippany-Troy Hills Animal Shelter serves Parsippany and Hanover Township’s residents in regards to domestic animals and wildlife. The division consists of three full time Animal Control Officers who are also certified Animal Cruelty Investigators. They are able to assist the residents on a 24-hour basis, 365 days a year.

They have a selection of dogs, cats, and kittens that are looking for permanent homes. Please come in and see if we have your companion waiting for you.

The adoption fees are Dogs $60.00 and Cats/Kittens $35.00.

For a complete listing of available pets, click here.

The shelter is looking for donations. They need bleach, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, Dawn dish soap, scrub sponges, bleach, air fresheners, paper towels, trash bags, zip lock bags, lysol spray, cat/dog toys (durable dog toys like kong & nylabone), treats, collars and leashes, frontline (dogs & cats), clay cat litter (*non-clumping), canned cat food (cats prefer pate variety), Iams dry dog food, Iams dry kitten food, Royal Canin babycat food and Iams adult cat food.

 

Driver charged with possession of CDS

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Driver charged with possession of CDS

PARSIPPANY — While monitoring traffic in the area of Kingston Road on Sunday, January 17 at 10:31 a.m. Patrol Officer William Stone observed a 2006 Toyota Camry excessively sounding its horn while following another vehicle.

He initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle excessively sounding its horn.

Once outside his vehicle Patrol Officer Stone immediately smelled the odor of raw marijuana as the driver, Wojciech Dymacz, 28, Parsippany, opened his window.

After a brief investigation, Mr. Dymacz was placed under arrest for possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana. He was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were he was issued summons for Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana, Improper Use of Horn, and having an Expired Inspection Sticker. He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Retired Parsippany Deputy Chief charged with DWI

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Retired Parsippany Deputy Chief charged with DWI

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Sergeant Ross Cooper was patrolling the area of Parsippany Road at 4:04 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, when he observed a vehicle parked, with its engine running in the parking lot of the Parsippany Elks Lodge, 230 Parsippany Road, at which time he pulled into the parking lot to check on the vehicle.

Patrol Sergeant Cooper approached the vehicle and observed the driver, later identified as William Makowitz, 72, Sparta, sitting in the driver’s seat with his head tilted back. Makowitz a former Parsippany Deputy Chief retired in 2006 from the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.

Makowitz receives an annual pension of $102,523.

Makowitz was appointed deputy chief in April 2001, but his promotion wasn’t officially recognized by the state Department of Personnel until 2004.

Patrol Sergeant Cooper was able wake Mr. Makowitz after a few attempts and speak to him.

After a brief investigation, Mr. Makowitz was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Failure to Submit to Breath Testing. Mr. Makowitz was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 

David M. Samuel named to Deans List at Monmouth

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David M. Samuel named to Deans List at Monmouth

PARSIPPANY — Sophomore David M. Samuel III was named to the Deans List for Fall Semester at Monmouth University with an overall GPA of 3.73.

David is a 2013 graduate from Parsippany High School.

Located along New Jersey’s northern coastline, Monmouth University offers a welcoming and dynamic setting for student development. Innovative academic programs, individual faculty attention and nationally ranked Division One athletics make our private university a great place to find your future.

Monmouth’s beautiful coastal campus sits at the heart of a vibrant culture rich in history, the arts, technology and entrepreneurship. Just one hour from New York and Philadelphia, we take pride in preparing students to succeed in life after Monmouth. Our renowned faculty are actively involved in advancing academic research nationwide while encouraging meaningful community involvement and critical thinking for self-fulfillment.

Woman’s Club February Meeting Features Speaker from Jersey Battered Women’s Services

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Woman’s Club February Meeting Features Speaker from Jersey Battered Women’s Services

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold their monthly General Meeting at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive, on Monday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting is open to all area women interested in learning about the club and its involvement in the local community.

After the business meeting, the Director of Community Relations at Jersey Battered Women’s Services (JBWS) will be the guest speaker.  She will provide information on the different services JBWS provides to women in the community.  She will also present information on how to recognize if an acquaintance or family member is being abused and what information you could provide to help.

Club members and guests are asked to make a donation towards purchasing baby monitors or bring paper goods or cleaning products to the General Meeting.

Everything will be donated to a local JBWS shelter. For additional information on JBWS, please contact info@jbws.org .

For information on the Woman’s Club involvement with JBWS call Cathy Haney at (973) 335-9769.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.

For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or find us on the web by clicking here.

PHHS Swim Team holding a swim-a-thon

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PHHS Swim Team holding a swim-a-thon

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Swim Team is holding a first time swim-a-thon event to help raise money for the New Jersey DECA Community Service fundraiser “Packages for Patriots”.

Through this fundraiser, the business club is supporting the charity, Operation Shoebox. Operation Shoebox is a non-profit organization that is based in New Jersey and sends care packages to soldiers overseas using products and goods that are donated to them. Recently this organization shipped package number 100,000 to a New Jersey service person on active duty.

At the moment the organization needs the money to continue to send all these packages to our soldiers. This year, New Jersey DECA’s state goal is to raise and donate $25,000 to the cause. Through this business club at their school, Parsippany Hills juniors, Shreya Moola and Jillian Bostek have co-chaired their chapter’s fundraising efforts. During the course of the year a variety of activities have been utilized to raise funds. The girls are also members of the PHHS swim team and have used their passion for swimming to organize an event through their team.

They have set up a swim-a-thon that will give the entire swim team a chance to do something to give back to the community. The event will take place on February 1st at Morristown High School between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The entire swim team and its supporters are excited to see what the outcomes of this event will be and are hopeful to raise the money needed!

If community members would like to donate to this worthwhile cause they contact Mr.John Pico or Mr.William Soden at Parsippany Hills High School.

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