PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting, Part 1 – July 24, 2018
This meeting was filmed in three parts.
Here is Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting, Part 2 – July 24, 2018
Here is Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting, Part 3- July 24, 2018
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Units responded to AJACO Towing, 1029 New Road on a report of a vehicle crashing into a pedestrian on Monday, August 6 at 4:00 p.m.
Upon arrival of responding officers, the caller and the victim advised the officers that they impounded a 2003 Honda CRV earlier in the day due to it being improperly parked on private property.
They further stated the owner, Amanda Baez, 21, Kearny, called stating she would be coming by to get the vehicle. Upon the arrival of Ms. Baez the victim advised her that her vehicle was parked up front, but she had to pay the bill prior to taking possession of it.
The victim stated that Ms. Baez went into her car with two other people and attempted to leave without paying.
The victim stated that he attempted to stop the Honda, but was struck by it. The victim initially complained of knee pain and later refused any further medical attention from Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services who had arrived on scene.
Ms. Baez was contacted and she responded to Parsippany Police Headquarters. After a brief investigation she was placed under arrest and charged with one count of Fourth Degree Theft of Services; one count of Assault by Auto, a Disorderly Person’s Offense; Reckless Driving (Traffic Offense); and Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injuries (Traffic Offense).
She was released on her own recognizance pending her 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.
PARSIPPANY — While patrolling Route 10, Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer R. Taylor observed a 2005 Nissan Maxima commit a traffic violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. He made contact with the driver, Andre Valentino, Jr., 25, Parsippany.
After a brief investigation Mr. Valentino was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing.
While there he was charged with Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Person’s Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Person’s Offense and Failure to Maintain Lane (Traffic Offense).
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.
Parsippany Town Hall Council Agenda Meeting, Part 1 – July 10, 2018
The meeting was filmed in two parts, below appears the second part.
MORRIS COUNTY — Nick Sauter has been a pillar of the community for countless years and has touched the lives of so many as a former vice principal, athletic director, teacher, football and track coach at Passaic Valley High School.
As an active member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church in Little Falls, he’s been a member of the vestry, and was involved with the church’s food pantry for many years. He’s helped countless local families who are struggling to get the assistance they need.
A graduate of Passaic Valley High School in 1973 and Rutgers University in 1977, Sauter discovered he was in need of a kidney last year, according to his sister-in-law Donna Tissot. Nick continues to suffer from end stage renal failure, also known as end stage kidney disease, and is in need of a living kidney donor to undergo kidney transplant.
When we first ran Nick’s story in May 2017, he was already receiving dialysis three times a week, but in the meantime Nick developed a blood infection that traveled to his 21 year old knee replacement. Due to the infection, Nick had to sustain two additional surgeries on his knee this past year and his hopes for a kidney was put on hold. Nick went through three months of physical therapy along with his dialysis. With these ongoing challenges, his sister-in-law Donna Tissot says, “Nick tries to stay positive through his good and bad days”. For those who are dependent on dialysis, life is grim and challenging and time is of the essence to find a healthy living kidney donor in order to go through transplantation.
Anyone who might be interested in being a donor, or knows of someone who would like to be a donor, please contact Donna Tissot at (973) 714-7016 who will provide additional information and connect you with the transplant coordinator. In the meantime, the appropriate links and forms have been included.
http://www.rwjbh.org/livingdonorreferralform
As Nick’s blood type is A-, interested donors can also be type A-, as well as O, A+ and O+.
However, in addition to blood type there are other ways to determine if someone is a match so please do not let your blood type deter you from thoughts of being a donor.
The family is still hopeful that by continuing to get the word out they will soon find a match for Nick so he can once again lead a normal life and enjoy watching his family grow.
Nick and his family are very thankful for the outpouring of love and support and thank you from the bottom of their hearts.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany welcomed new member Ann Cucci at a recent meeting. Club President Frank Cahill presented Ms. Cucci with her membership plaque and Club Secretary Karen Gajewski placed the official Kiwanis pin on Ann
Frank Cahill said “We welcome Ann Cucci to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is the fastest growing Kiwanis Club in the State of New Jersey with 72 members.
PARSIPPANY — Carousel of Learning, 244 Kingston Road, celebrated its 30th Anniversary on Wednesday, August 1.
Joining in the celebration was Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Members Nicolas Limanov, Tina Valgemae, Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Advisory Committee member Thomas Williams.
In 1988 Debbie Arntzen had been directing a childcare center and her father mentioned that she should look at Carousel of Learning because it was for sale. She was 28 at that time and had only dreamed of owning my own center.
It became reality on September 1, 1988 when she took ownership of Carousel of Learning. The center needed a lot of work and the paperwork was incomplete. The State helped her to get things in order.
In 1995 Arntzen was able to purchase the building and property.
In 1998, Carousel held it’s 10th anniversary expansion celebration! They added another classroom in order to start accepting infants. They also updated many things inside.
Carousel of Learning is in the process of obtaining Grow NJ Kids accreditation which will make them even better. They keep adding new technology to keep up with the times.
They are Angel Watch accredited: a security network that provides parents with camera access to their child’s classroom. Each child also has the bright wheel app that is a personal feed to keep parents updated on all their child’s activities throughout the day.
Debbie said “I have watched hundreds of children grow up! I have had some alumni come and work here, others have had their children attend! It’s wonderful that so many families keep in touch through visiting, holiday cards etc. We are truly a great big family!! I feel honored to be the head of the Carousel family!”
“It’s amazing that it has now been 30 years here and I’m still loving it,” said Arntzen.
Their commitment to child care is of the highest degree. Since 1997, they have been voted “Best Day Care Center in Morris County” in the Daily Record by “Readers’ Choice”.
Carousel of Learning provides Day Care, Infant Care, Toddler Programs and Pre-School Programs.
They are a fully-licensed day care center offering high quality services for children six weeks to five years old.
NEW JERSEY — The 2020 Donate Life Transplant Games are coming to New Jersey! The Donate Life Transplant Games is a multi-sport festival for individuals who have undergone life-saving transplant surgeries. Competition events are open to living donors, organ transplant recipients, and bone marrow, corneal and tissue transplant recipients. More than 12,000 people are expected to attend the six-day festival, July 17-22, 2020, recognizing the success of donation and transplantation and honoring the generosity of donors and their families.
PARSIPPANY — Baby Weichert was found in Mountain Way park/playground, emaciated and starved to the point where she could barely walk. Luckily they were able to rescue her in time so that she has a chance to live a healthy and happy life.
Funds are being asked to help cover the initial exam, full blood work, diagnostics, fluids and boarding expenses until she has a foster or furever home. If you would like to foster or adopt her, please email Parsippany Focus at news@parsippanyfocus.com. We know that no one has any “extra” cash, but please find it in your heart to give as much or as little as possible as every little bit will help.
Feel free to share this article! You know the Weichert saying, “Icare”, now let’s show baby Weichert that “wecare” and provide legendary assistance.
To donate through GoFundMe, click here.
PARSIPPANY — Several children from the Glacier Hills Swim Team qualified for the Meet of Champions for the Morris County Summer Swim League on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29. The event was held at Pleasant Valley Park in Basking Ridge for the 12 and Under Swimmers and held in Chester for the 13 and Over Swimmers.
There was a lot of gold, silver, and bronze medals collected by these swimmers in the final meet. A complete list of swimmers and times can be found at the Morris County Summer Swim League by clicking here.
First place – Boys 8 and Under 100 Meter Free Relay – Calum Munn, Tyler Sabatini, Christopher Roman, Neal Spickert-Fulton 1:35.16
Ian Reo set a new meet record in the Boys 13-14 50 Meter Backstroke.
First Place – Boys 13-14 50 Meter Backstroke – Ian Reo 28.68 *New Meet Record
MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco, who on Monday called for hearings on NJ Transit’s chronic cancelations and delays with Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, is optimistic a joint legislative meeting on Thursday will shed light on the problems and possible solutions.
“I have just been informed by the chairman that we will be conducting a hearing next Thursday on NJ Transit and the nightmares facing commuters,” said Bucco (R-Morris). “I look forward to hearing about the causes of these problems and what the solutions might be.”
“There are some tough questions that demand answers from NJ Transit,” Bucco added. “Trains have been canceled and delayed without warning, leaving commuters stranded at stations. Until now, all we have heard from NJ Transit has been one excuse after another while problems have continued to pile up.”
“Commuters don’t know how they are going to get to work, or when they will get home. We’re going to get them some answers,” Bucco said.
MORRIS COUNTY — College scholarships to four Morris County Vocational School District students were announced today by the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation at an event held at the Morris County Board of Freeholders meeting in Morristown.
The scholarships were made possible by generous donations from Investors Bank, NJM Insurance Group and PSEG. Recipients are Timothy Formanuk of Lincoln Park, Abhisheksinh Salunia of Parsippany (Lake Hiawatha), Eleanor Turrisi of Wharton, and Noah Whitmore of Denville.
Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana, NJAC Executive Director John Donnadio and MCVSD Superintendent Scott Moffitt joined representatives from each of the corporate sponsors in presenting checks to the students.
“We are really proud of these outstanding Morris County students who are being honored today with scholarships for their academic excellence and for their involvement in their communities,” said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “We also thank NJAC and Investors’ Bank, NJM Insurance Group, and PSEG for their efforts to reward such terrific young men and women from our county.”
Timothy Formanuk of Lincoln Park received a $500 scholarship from Investors Bank Foundation. Timothy will attend Rutgers University School of Business in the fall. He graduated from Morris County School of Technology in June with a 4.1 grade point average.
Abhisheksinh Salunia of Lake Hiawatha received an $850 scholarship from PSEG. Abhisheksinh will attend Rutgers University in the fall to pursue studies in ecology, evolution and natural resources. His ultimate career desire is to become a paleontologist.
He graduated from Morris County School of Technology in the spring, after completing an ambitious schedule of honors and AP courses, plus two internships. Superintendent Scott Moffit commented that one of Abhisheksinh’s greatest qualities is his graciousness, steadfastness and willingness to help friends, peers and strangers.
Eleanor Turrisi of Wharton received a $1,750 scholarship from NJM Insurance Group. She will pursue studies in baking and pastry arts at Hudson Community College in the fall. Eleanor is a spring graduate of Morris County Vocational School District.
Noah Whitmore of Denville received a $500 scholarship from Investors Bank Foundation. He is a spring graduate of Morris County School of Technology and will pursue studies in the culinary arts at Rutgers University in the fall. MCST Superintendent Scott Moffit commented that Noah is an extremely hard worker who has been dedicated to his studies at the school.
Investors Bank Foundation presented NJAC with a check for $21,000 for scholarships to county vocational-technical school graduates who will pursue higher education at a county college or state college or university. Two students from each of the state’s 21 counties received the $500 scholarships.
PSEG awarded the foundation a $12,000 grant for county vocational school graduates who plan to continue their education at a New Jersey county or state college to study environmental science, green design, green technology, alternative energy or related subjects. Scholarships for $850 were awarded in each county were PSEG maintains a service territory or generation facility.
NJM Insurance Group presented NJAC with a check for $5,250 for three $1,750 scholarships, which were awarded to a student in each county where the company has headquarters – Morris, Mercer and Atlantic.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Florham Park Police Chief Joseph J. Orlando announce the arrest of David A. Seigerman, 47, a former financial representative of Morgan Stanley and Janney Montgomery Scott, on two counts of Theft by Deception (second degree), stemming from an investigation into an alleged theft of approximately $1,600,000.00 from two New York City residents.
This joint investigation was conducted by the Florham Park Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation determined that Seigerman accomplished this alleged theft by creating a fictitious company registered in Florida and convincing the victims to transfer money into the company’s bank account between July 2010, and April 2015. These funds were allegedly and subsequently used by the defendant for his own benefit, including the purchase of a home on Normandy Parkway in Morristown. Seigerman was barred from acting as a broker or otherwise being associated with a broker-dealer firm by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in 2016.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank Detective Thomas Gallagher of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit and Detective Michael Neilan of the Florham Park Police Department for their hard work and dedication during this investigation.
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.
PARSIPPANY — New Jersey State Police have arrested Hope Mackenzie, 22, Alea Bauer, 23, and Eric Robinson, 22, all of Budd Lake, and seized $650 worth of drugs as the result of a traffic stop.
On Saturday, August 4, at 10:49 p.m., troopers stopped Mackenzie for a traffic violation westbound on Interstate 80 at milepost 46 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County. During the stop, troopers determined that Mackenzie was under the influence and arrested her for DWI. After further investigation, troopers discovered more than 70 bags of heroin, crack cocaine, hypodermic needles, and drug paraphernalia inside of the vehicle. The passengers, Bauer and Robinson, were then arrested.
Hope Mackenzie, Alea Bauer, and Eric Robinson were charged with possession of heroin, possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic needles, and criminally under the influence. Mackenzie was also charged with DWI.
Mackenzie, Bauer, and Robinson were released pending a future 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.
PARSIPPANY — Due to the anticipated thunderstorms, tonights concert featuring B Street Band will be held inside at Liquid Church, 299 Webro Road.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
No pets allowed. Seating is provided. No outside food.
The concert is sponsored by Provident Bank and Modera Parsippany.
From the heart of the Jersey shore, “Backstreets” was the first band in the world to do a unique tribute to a live performer. There are now an estimated 14,000 tribute bands following their lead and performing all over the world.
Nearly 5,500 performances and 34 years later, the B-Street Band is still the hardest working tribute band on the circuit, with almost 200 shows per year throughout the country.
PARSIPPANY — A “Feral Cat Workshop” will be featured as part of a Girl Scout Silver Award Project.
The event will take place on Wednesday, August 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bethel, 26 Simpson Avenue, Mount Tabor.
Please park at the post office or the church. The Bethel is just up the fill from the post office (Follow signs).
Help take care of the community by learning how to take care of feral cats.
This workshop is free and open to everyone. In lieu of charging for this event, they ask that you bring donations to the Parsippany Animal Shelter to help take care of animals in need. Parsippany Animal Shelter wish list includes canned cat food, kitten dry food, KMR (kitten milk replacer), baby food (meat flavors), canned tuna, cat dry food, dog dry food, dog pill pockets, clay non-clumping cat litter, large Nyla bones, Kong dog toys (large size), Peanut butter (smooth), bleach, rubbing alcohol, laundry detergent, hand soap, reusable rubber glues (medium and large), disposable latex gloves (medium and large), paper towels, kleenex, trash bags, Batteries (AA, AAA and D), gift cards for Petco or ShopRite.
For more information on the workshop email sue at suzannebadke@gmail.com.
DENVILLE — The Denville Police Department states Tyler was found safe.
Tyler Jase Bautista, 14; Asian male; 5’2″ tall; weight 100 pounds; black, straight hair, last seen wearing a black t-shirt with “Rock & Roll” printed on front, dark blue shorts with a white stripe on the sides and blue sneakers with a red stripe.
Last seen at Morris Catholic High School at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7.
If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate Tyler, please call 911 or contact the Denville Police at (973) 627-4900 x 9.
PARSIPPANY — Mikie Sherrill joined Senator Cory Booker and Mayors from across New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District outside a home in Parsippany, to speak out against Congress’ tax bill that targets residents in our community and raises our federal tax burden.
“Parsippany is a community similar to many across the country, but unlike towns in other states, Congress decided to target our residents with a tax bill that limits their ability to deduct their state and local taxes,” said Parsippany Mayor Michael Soriano. “Our homeowners in Parsippany shouldn’t have to pay more in federal tax dollars when we know that money isn’t coming back to fund our schools or repair our roads.”
“Senator Booker and our Mayors know that what happens in Congress directly impacts the residents in our towns, and they need a partner in Congress who will put our families first,” said congressional candidate Mikie Sherrill. “Assemblyman Jay Webber supports a tax bill that every Member of Congress from North Jersey voted against. It should be easy to speak out against over-taxing our residents, and yet Assemblyman Jay Webber refuses to do. In Congress I will work to restore our state and local tax deduction and bring real tax relief to middle-class families in all our towns.”
Congress funded their tax bill by limiting the ability of our residents to deduct their state and local taxes (SALT). This is particularly harmful in the 11th District, where the average SALT deduction is more than $20,000. And just last week, Congress announced they would raise taxes again by making the cap on the state and local tax deduction permanent. In addition to raising taxes, the cap on SALT will drive down home prices in the district, with Essex County the worst impacted county in the United States, and all four counties in NJ-11 among the top 20.
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TOWN |
PERCENTAGE OF RESIDENTS THAT HAVE PROPERTY TAXES OVER $10,000 |
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Madison |
56% |
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Woodland Park |
53% |
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Morristown |
36% |
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Parsippany |
35% |
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., wants to remind residents there will be a Council Agenda Meeting on Tuesday, August 7. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
The public is invited to attend all meetings. A portion of each meeting will be set aside for public comment. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (973) 263-4357 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.
PARSIPPANY — About 2,000 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 20-21, 2018 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or check out photos from the various ceremonies by clicking here.
The following Parsippany students earned degrees:
Emily DiLaura earned a Master of Arts in Public Relations;
Jessica Ferguson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences;
Janvi Hitesh Soni earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance;
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016).
The campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
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