Lakeland Hills YMCA’s Inaugural Golf Outing is a Success

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Lakeland Hills YMCA’s Inaugural Golf Outing is a Success

MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA held its inaugural golf outing, “On the Course Fore a Cause”  on Monday, July 31 at Rockaway River Country Club in Denville. Seventy-two golfers along with twenty dinner attendees, a silent auction, raffles, and a wine pull, all made for an exciting day for everyone involved.

All money raised from the event was earmarked for the Y’s annual campaign, GIVE A KID THE Y for financial aid scholarships. These funds provide assistance to those who can’t afford the full cost of membership and programs, specifically, full day and after school childcare as well as day camp.

Morris Plains shooting victims identified, cause and manner of death announced  

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Morris Plains shooting victims identified, cause and manner of death announced  

MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp today identified the victims of last Saturday’s shooting in Morris County as Laurel R. Chasmar, 28, Morris Plains, and Hassan Shahid, 32, Jersey City.

 The homicide of Chasmar was caused by gunshot wounds inflicted upon her.  The suicide of Shahid was caused by a gunshot wound.  The findings were made following an investigation conducted by the Morris County Medical Examiner. 

In the early morning hours of August 5, law enforcement responded to the area of The Highlands at Morris Plains Apartments on The Buckley Way in Morris Plains following a report of possible gunshots in the area. 

The body of Chasmar was found in Morris Plains. Shortly afterwards, the body of Shahid was found in Morris Township. 

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank Chief of Police Jason A. Kohn and the Morris Plains Police Department; Acting Chief of Police Mark DiCarlo and the Morris Township Police Department; the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Major Crimes Unit; the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigation Section; and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office who assisted in this matter.  

Jimmy Johns is permanently closed

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Jimmy Johns is permanently closed

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS – Jimmy Johns formerly located in the Baldwin Shopping Center has closed permanently. The store first opened on December 16, 2014.

If you are a big fan of Jimmy John’s the closest location is 39 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, and there are fourteen other locations in New Jersey.

Parsippany Focus was unsuccessful in trying to reach the owner of former Parsippany location, Robert Kleinert.

The story of Jimmy John’s

A Taste of Gourmet History. 1983 was a big year for America. Change was in the air. Reagan and old Bush were leading the country through the Cold War, GI Joe was dating Barbie, teenagers “tight rolled” their pants and slow danced to Total Eclipse of the Heart. For many, 1983 was a confusing, hungry place. People cried out for more, and not just more fondue.

It would be a 19-year-old with two first names that would answer America’s cry for lunch – Jimmy John Liautaud.

Jimmy knew that if he kept it simple he could create the world’s greatest gourmet sandwich. With a handful of cookbooks checked out from his local library, Jimmy perfected his award-winning bread. After creating four sandwiches, Jimmy tested them on friends and family, receiving praise he needed to press on. With no hesitation he opened the very first Jimmy John’s. Paying a whopping $200 a month in rent, he could afford only used equipment consisting of a refrigerator, a chest freezer, an oven, and a meat slicer. The first Jimmy John’s served soda with no ice (there was no room in the budget for an ice machine). As any good business story goes, things were not easy in the beginning. So Jimmy John Liautaud did what any young entrepreneur would do – he took to the streets with armfuls of free sandwiches. College kids loved his irreverent attitude and dirt-cheap prices. The fact that he delivered was icing on the cake. Jimmy John’s has grown up over the last few decades. The irreverent attitude, low price, great food and delivery with a smile remain the same, but what was once the bratty little brother of the sandwich industry is now the super cool older brother that everyone else wants to be. We currently have over 2000 stores open.

What makes Jimmy John’s different from the rest is that it’s honest, it’s damn good, it’s damn fast, at a decent price! Jimmy John’s definition of fresh is worlds apart from everyone else’s. Bread is baked in-house everyday and served fresh. Meat and veggies are sliced fresh in-house everyday. The turkey is real turkey, the roast beef is real roast beef – no additives, no vegetable-based fillers, no fake stuff. Nothing is delivered pre-sliced. Real Hellmann’s mayo, real Grey Poupon, real olive oil and red wine vinegar – it’s the best of the best.

With perfect bread, systems in place, spectacular employees and leaders who lead and don’t pass the buck, Jimmy John’s box rocks. The culture that was created in the restaurants is the same culture that drives the corporate office. “Make a deal, keep a deal” is the Golden Rule. Do it now – make it happen – be a go-getter, no excuses. Jimmy John’s employees are the ordinary people doing extraordinary things. They want to be the best. They don’t mind doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Their hustle is part of how they live their daily lives, and they enjoy the fruits of a hard-earned entrepreneurial lifestyle. Once again, Jimmy John’s wants only the best for the best.

Wyndham Hotel Group to Become Pure-Play Hotel Company

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Wyndham Hotel Group to Become Pure-Play Hotel Company

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Wyndham Worldwide announced plans to spin off the company’s hotel business resulting in two separate, publicly traded companies.  Wyndham Hotel Group, with headquarters at 22 Sylvan Way, will become a new, publicly traded pure-play hotel company with a portfolio of renowned brands. Wyndham Vacation Ownership, with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, will be the world’s largest publicly traded timeshare company and will be joined with Wyndham Destination Network, home to RCI, the world’s largest timeshare exchange company.Wyndham Vacation Ownership, with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, will be the world’s largest publicly traded timeshare company and will be joined with Wyndham Destination Network, home to RCI, the world’s largest timeshare exchange company.  The Company will also explore strategic alternatives for its European rental brands.

The two public companies intend to enter into long-term exclusive license agreements to retain their affiliation with one of the industry’s top rated loyalty programs, Wyndham Rewards, as well as continued collaboration on key inventory sharing and customer cross-sell initiatives. The corporate names of the post-spin public companies have not yet been decided.

The transaction is expected to increase the fit and focus and strategic flexibility of the two post-spin companies, allow each company to maintain a sharper focus on its core business and growth opportunities, facilitate future capital raising as needed for the two companies, and position each to be better able to make the changes necessary to respond to developments in its markets. Following the planned separation, both companies will have significant scale and leadership positions within their industries, strong cash flows, rich portfolios of trusted brands, and the existing relationships in place to drive attractive growth and shareholder value.

“After a comprehensive review process, the Board of Directors has determined that a spin-off of the hotel business and the combination of Wyndham Vacation Ownership with RCI is the best structure to unlock shareholder value and enable strong growth across the businesses,” said Stephen P. Holmes, Chairman and CEO, Wyndham Worldwide. “We will work with the leadership of our European rental organizations, which have outstanding brands in their regional markets, to explore options to fully realize their future growth potential.”

Holmes added, “Over the past decade, we have attracted incredible teams of dedicated professionals who have built these businesses and brands into industry leaders which are now connected by the industry’s top rated loyalty program. With this strong platform in place, our businesses are now able to move forward individually, each positioned for a very strong future, based on a shared history and culture and an ongoing affiliation with Wyndham Rewards.”

The transaction, which is expected to be tax-free to Wyndham Worldwide and its shareholders, will be effected through a pro rata distribution of the new hotel company’s stock to existing Wyndham Worldwide shareholders. Wyndham Worldwide expects the transaction to be completed in the first half of 2018.

As two separate public companies, the vacation ownership company and the hotel company will have separate boards of directors. Holmes will serve as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for both companies.

Geoff Ballotti, current CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, will continue to lead the hotel company as President and CEO. With more than 30 years’ experience, Ballotti is well positioned to continue advancing Wyndham’s leadership in the economy and midscale hotel segments, while growing the company’s upscale portfolio and management business.

Michael Brown, current CEO of Wyndham Vacation Ownership, will continue to lead the timeshare company as President and CEO. A 25-year industry veteran, Brown was appointed to lead the timeshare business earlier this year, bringing a strong combination of strategic vision, people-centric focus, and industry knowledge.

Gail Mandel, CEO of Wyndham Destination Network, will continue to lead that business through this transition, and Tom Conforti, CFO of Wyndham Worldwide, will move into an advisory role, working with the Company through the transaction.

“Tom has worked closely with the Board and me to get to our announcement today. He has been a passionate leader for our business and a vocal champion of our culture and values. His contributions to the Company and for our shareholders are significant, and our gratitude to him runs deep,” said Holmes. “As we begin this next chapter, Tom and I agreed that now is a good time to make this change to support a seamless transition to the leadership of the new companies.”

David Wyshner will assume the role of Wyndham Worldwide CFO and will become CFO of the hotel company upon spin. Wyshner was most recently President and CFO of Avis Budget Group, the global vehicle rental service provider, and served as Avis Budget’s CFO for more than ten years. Prior to that, Wyshner served as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Cendant Corporation, a global diversified services company with approximately $20 billion in annual revenues, where Wyshner led the execution of that company’s separation into three publicly traded companies.

Michael Hug will serve as CFO of the timeshare company. Hug has been Executive Vice President and CFO of Wyndham Vacation Ownership since 2005. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and Controller. Prior to joining Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Hug spent 11 years with EY.

Wyndham Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest and most diverse hotel businesses, with a global portfolio of 18 brands and over 8,100 hotels – more than any other company in the world – with approximately 705,700 rooms in over 80 countries and 2016 revenues of $1.3 billion.

The pure-play, publicly traded hotel company is expected to have:

A strong and resilient, fee-for-service, global franchise model
High margins
Significant free cash flow
A growing pipeline of 150,800 rooms
A proven and experienced management team

“We have spent the past three years on a transformation focused on improving the quality and awareness of our hotel brands, moving our legacy hotel and central systems to cloud based technology on an unprecedented scale, and building one of the top-rated hotel loyalty programs in the world,” said Ballotti. “We are excited about moving forward as one of the largest pure-play hotel portfolios anchored by iconic hotel brands in the economy and midscale segments. With a proven asset-light, fee-for-service model and attractive opportunities to grow and further diversify our brand portfolio, we are well positioned to drive value for our shareholders.”

Lake Hiawatha Swim Team Supports “Laps for Lymphoma”

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Lake Hiawatha Swim Team Supports “Laps for Lymphoma”

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The Lake Hiawatha Swim Team dedicated its Friday, July 28 practice session to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Association and swam laps to “earn” funds for the organization that were pledged by friends and family. In addition to the team, several swimmers brought friends and family members who also swam and raised funds.

Head Coach Andrew Burkly joined the swimmers, and together the group crossed the pool over 800 times. Assistant Coach George Scherger broke the previous team record by swimming a whopping 111 laps! The top children’s swimmer was 12-year-old Vita Infurna, who swam with purpose and determination to achieve 56 laps.

Swimmers ranked by laps accomplished were: Assistant Coach George Scherger (111), Vita Infurna age 12 (56), Carina Maroldi age 9 (54), Alexander Scardigno age 13 (50), Samantha Cassimore age 9 (46), Matthew Pagano-Salvatori age 8 (44), Sofa McBride age 11 (42), Patrick Tkach age 9 (40), Malik Alzubi (11), Breyanne Cassimore age 11 (34), Ian Vazquez age 7 (32), Enzo Vazquez age 10 (32), Francisco Vazquez age 15 (32), Samantha Tkach (28), Angelina Pierro age 10 (28), Tori Maroldi age 6 (26), Head Coach Andrew Burkly (22), Lucas Scardigno age 8 (22), Alexander Rice age 6 (16), Emma Straub age 10 (14), Nicholas Rice age 9 (14) and Joe Pierro (5).

Prior to the event, swimmers were urged to seek donations from family or friends based on the number of laps successfully completed or a flat donation. Please consider supporting the Lake Hiawatha Swim Team’s efforts to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by making a tax deductible donation by clicking here.

The Lake Hiawatha Swim Club is centrally located near downtown Lake Hiawatha. Membership is accepted at any time throughout the season and there are no residency requirements. Members have access to a large swimming pool, a fenced-in playground area with two professional-grade play areas, a tennis court, as well as lockers, changing rooms and showers. Avellino’s Pizza has an onsite location and serves casual food and cold beverages throughout the day. An onsite family campout is hosted each year. Multiple raft days are held; swimmers can enjoy playing and lounging on their choice of inflatables. Several outdoor concerts are staged throughout the summer to entertain members and guests.

The Lake Hiawatha Swim Team is open to members of the club, and is a competitive group always seeking new swimmers: participants under 8 must be able to swim the length of the pool to be eligible and all children must be 18 years or younger. 2017 sponsors were Avellino’s Pizza, Last Stop Welding and Realtor Bonnie Gessling of Century 21 Christel Realty. The team is currently seeking sponsors for 2018, with opportunities for community events, prominent logo placement.                                      

PHHS Students in Action to hold “Kids Field Day”

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PHHS Students in Action to hold “Kids Field Day”

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany Hills High School’s Students in Action will hold its 2nd annual Kids’ Field Day to be held on Sunday, August 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive.

All kids entering second to fifth grade and their parents are invited. There will be fun sports activities, treats, prizes, and more! 

Online registration is now open by clicking here.

Mount Tabor crowned a new King and Queen; annual Children’s Day weekend

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Mount Tabor crowned a new King and Queen; annual Children’s Day weekend

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — In keeping with a longtime community tradition, a new king and queen was crowned in Mount Tabor on Friday, August 4 to start Children’s Day weekend.

The 148th annual coronation was held in the historic Tabernacle, where the children of Mount Tabor also performed a show for their new royalty. As part of the tradition, later that evening, a tour through the cozy town afforded an opportunity to view elaborate house decorations, many of which reflected this year’s theme of “Tabor Toons.”

Mount Tabors new King and Queen: Hannah Stroh and Joseph Wentworth

The 2017 Queen is Hannah Stroh, who will be a sophomore at Parsippany Hills High School in September. Stroh enjoys playing the clarinet and bassoon and is a member of the high school marching band.

This year’s king is Joseph Wentworth, also a Parsippany Hills High School sophomore. Wentworth plays drums and the trombone and he also enjoys swimming and travel.

First attendant Gianna Musto and Jeremy Aguesseau

First attendant Gianna Musto plays volleyball and enjoys time with friends and her cats. She will also be a sophomore at Parsippany Hills this September. First attendant Jeremy Agusseau is a First Class Scout Troop 173 and runs track and cross country for Parsippany Hills High School, where he will be a sophomore. He also enjoys cooking and camping.

Second attendants Victoria Huss and Kimberly Love

The Queen’s second attendants are Victoria Huss and Kimberly Love. The rising junior of the group, Huss plays basketball and softball and enjoys shopping, swimming, fishing and cooking. Kimberly plays the violin, viola and French horn and also enjoys writing She also starts her sophomore year at Parsippany Hills High School

Through the streets of Mount Tabor, the royal court began the parade which featured marching bands, community groups, costumes, decorated bicycles and wagons, maypoles, and an array of creatively designed, people-powered floats.

There was an evening concert performed by Arlo Guthrie, which is traditionally sponsored by the Wentworth family.

The night ended with an amazing fireworks display.

Pack 142 holds Scout Camp and Rocket Festival in Jannarone Park

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Pack 142 holds Scout Camp and Rocket Festival in Jannarone Park

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Cub Scouts Pack 142 held a summer camp and rocket festival on Saturday, August 5 at Jannarone Park.  The troop welcomed a number of scouts from China that have joined them over the summer.

The students were shooting rockets, water rockets and having fun entertaining the boys from China.

Pack 142 serves boys in Kindergarten through grade 5 and their families. Cub Scouts participate in many fun activities such as crafts, games, building and racing model cars, hiking, camping and much more. Pack meetings are generally held once per month at Littleton School (during the warmer months, we usually meet outdoors at the Glacier Hills Association). Each den typically meets one to two times per month in addition to the pack meetings.

Pack 142 is friendly, family oriented and ready to welcome new members. Family members and visitors are welcome at all pack events and invited to join in our activities. Cub Scouting provides the opportunity to have fun while developing new skills in crafts, games, outdoor activities, field trips, camping, etc.

Pack 142 provides a quality scouting program that is designed to provide your son and family with exciting experiences and memories that last a lifetime!

Pack 142 is charted by the Glacier Hills Association since 1960. Littleton School boys usually join Pack 142.

For more information on Pack 142, click here  or contact them at info@pack142.net or call (973) 437-6163.

Morris Plains shooting under investigation

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Morris Plains shooting under investigation

MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp along with Morris Plains Chief of Police Jason A. Kohn and Morris Township Acting Chief of Police Mark DiCarlo announce that a 28-year-old woman was found dead in the early hours Saturday morning outside of The Highlands at Morris Plains Apartments on The Buckley Way.  Officers were notified of possible gunshots in the area and discovered her body upon their arrival. 

The body of a 32-year-old man was found dead nearby over the border in Morris Township. 

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to these areas, including the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit, Morris Plains Police, Morris Township Police, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The cause and manner of death are pending determination by the Medical Examiner, but this appears to be an isolated incident. There is no threat to the community.   At this time, the identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of families of the deceased. 

 

CCM Holds In-Person Registration for the 2017 Fall Semester

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CCM Holds In-Person Registration for the 2017 Fall Semester

RANDOLPH — County College of Morris (CCM) will be holding four in-person registration sessions for the 2017 Fall Semester. The sessions will take place in the Learning Resource Center, Room 121, on CCM’s Randolph campus, 214 Center Grove Road during the following dates and times:

  • Friday, August 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Monday, August 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Fall Semester begins Wednesday, August 30. Before registering for classes, students must apply to the college. Visit the Admissions click here to apply.

At CCM, students can choose from more than 50 academic degree programs and more than 40 certificate programs. In addition, the college offers more than 125 transfer agreements to simplify the process of applying credits toward a bachelor’s degree. A listing of those agreements can be found by clicking here.

The cost of a 12-credit semester at CCM, including both tuition and fees, is less than $1,900.00.

Offering an outstanding education at an affordable price, CCM can save students about $20,000 on their higher education. Along with that savings, students benefit from small class sizes and a faculty specifically focused on teaching.

New Jersey Kids Return from JDRF 2017 Children’s Congress

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New Jersey Kids Return from JDRF 2017 Children’s Congress

Ian McGough, 15, Holmdel, Jack Morais, 11, Bernardsville and Isa Rosa, 8, West Caldwell have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the nation’s capital, where they joined nearly 160 children, ages 4 to 17, as delegates to JDRF 2017 Children’s Congress, held July 24-26.

JDRF Children’s Congress is the largest grassroots event supporting type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Ian, Jack and Isa were chosen by their local JDRF chapter to represent New Jersey at this biennial event, alongside delegates representing all 50 states, and JDRF’s six international affiliate countries.

In addition to meeting kids from across the country, the delegates spoke with celebrity role models living with T1D such as professional baseball player, Corey Vaughn, and actress Brec Bassinger. They lobbied Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker as well as Congressmen Rodney Frelinghuysen (district 11), Leonard Lance (district 7), Christopher Smith (district 4) and Frank LoBiondo (district 2) to urge continued federal government support for T1D research that aims to reduce the burden of the disease and contribute to a cure.

The event culminated with a Congressional Committee hearing on July 26, which included testimony from select delegates as well as House of Cards actor Paul Sparks.

“In my own lifetime, personally, I have seen and I have benefitted from [T1D research] advances discovered in our labs and clinical trials,” said Sparks, who was diagnosed with T1D at age 28.

These personal testimonies drew attention to the daily struggles of those living with T1D and the need for continued research funding and support, such as renewal of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP).

“Last week, Ian, Jack and Isa proved that little voices can lead to big change. These kids are so brave to speak up for millions of people affected by type 1 diabetes,” says Jess Backofen, executive director for JDRF New Jersey Metro & Rockland County Chapter – where an estimated 30,000 children and adults currently live with T1D.

“We’ve seen a 21% increase in the number of youth with T1D between 2001 and 2009. Our New Jersey delegates, along with other advocates from across the metro area, are making a tremendous impact to ensure a healthy future for everyone affected by type 1 diabetes.”

JDRF Children’s Congress was inspired by (then) eight-year-old Tommy Solo from Massachusetts, in 1999. He overheard adult JDRF volunteers talking about going to Washington, D.C. to talk to Congress and thought it was important that children go, too, and make their voices heard. JDRF Children’s Congress inspires national lawmakers to remember the children who live with T1D when making decisions about medical research funding and voting on other important federal government issues relating to diabetes. The young delegates’ personal stories, told in their own words, are often more powerful than almost any other type of education a legislator and staff can receive. Tommy’s idea quickly became a well-developed event, first held in 1999. Since then, JDRF Children’s Congress has occurred every other year. To learn more about JDRF Children’s Congress, click here.

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information click here or follow on Twitter: @JDRF

Drunk Driver left scene of accident on Allentown Road

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Drunk Driver left scene of accident on Allentown Road

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to Flemington Drive for a possible intoxicated driver sitting in their vehicle in the middle of the roadway at 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1. Upon their arrival, Patrol Officer Daniel Ross spoke to Colleen Asea, 36, Parsippany, who was standing outside her vehicle assessing damage on the vehicle.

After a brief investigation the officers determined that Ms. Asea’s 2016 Nissan Rogue was involved in a hit and run crash.

The damage to the vehicle included heavy front end damage, a missing passenger side mirror, and tree branches stuck under the rear wiper arm.

She was subsequently placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Police Headquarters.

Shortly after, Patrol Officer Jeff Magahan responded to a residence on Allentown Road for a report of property damage.

Upon arrival, he determined that the hit and run crash that Ms. Asea was involved in took place at the Allentown Road location after locating her passenger mirror and other vehicle parts.

It was determined that Ms. Asea drove off the roadway and struck a tree on the property and then fled. She was issued the following summonses for Driving While Intoxicated,
Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Failure to Report an Accident.

She was released on her own recognizance pending her court appearance.

Updated August 11, 2017: The vehicle, a 2016 Nissan Rogue, was impounded by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department and was towed from the scene by C & L Towing.

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.

Numerous Vehicle Burglaries around Lake Parsippany

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PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Between the evening of July 27 and morning of July 31, numerous vehicles in the Lake Parsippany area were broken into during the overnight hours.

These vehicles all had one thing in common, they were left unlocked. The vehicles were either parked on the street or in driveways. Items removed from the vehicles included loose change, radar detectors, charging cables, electronics, wallets, personal documents, and at least one valet key.

These incidents have occurred in multiple areas throughout the township, including on Longport Road, Kingston Road and Halsey Road.

All residents should be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300 or 911 if it is a life threatening emergency.

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

Applicants Are Being Sought for Three Seats on CCM Board of Trustees

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Applicants Are Being Sought for Three Seats on CCM Board of Trustees

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County residents interested in serving on the County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees are invited to send their resumes to a special trustees’ search committee of the Morris County Board of Freeholders.

Resumes must be received by that search committee by September 5, 2017. The committee will review all of the applicants and then submit recommendation to the freeholders, who will make the appointments this fall.

Two four-year terms of freeholder-appointed trustees expire at the end of October. One two-year unexpired term, created by a resignation, also must be filled. The two sitting trustees must reapply by the September 5 deadline if they wish to be considered for reappointment.

To qualify for consideration by the search committee, a candidate must be a resident of Morris County for at least four years, and may not hold a current elected office in Morris County or be an employee of Morris County government or CCM.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate independent judgment, distinction in their profession, knowledge of higher education, and a firm commitment to serving the college. A candidate must be willing to commit at least 15-20 hours a month to his or her duties as a college trustee to be considered for appointment.

Duties of trustees include appointing, supporting and evaluating the college president; clarifying and, if necessary, revising the college’s mission statement; ratifying long term plans; approving the college’s educational program; insuring fiscal viability; and maintaining the college’s physical plant.

The CCM search committee requests that resumes be accompanied by a background statement from each applicant outlining why he or she wishes to serve as a trustees and what specific skills the applicant would bring to the board.

Applicants are asked to send one copy of their resume and the brief background statement to the Office of the Morris County Counsel, County of Morris, P.O. Box 900, Morristown, N.J. 07963-0900.

The County College of Morris Board of Trustees is composed of eleven Morris County residents from business, education, law and other professional fields, who volunteer their services in four-year terms.

By statute, eight members are appointed by the Morris County Freeholders and two members are appointed by the Governor. The Morris County Superintendent of Schools is also a member of the Board by statute. One non-voting CCM graduate member is elected for a one-year term by each year’s graduating class.  In addition, the CCM President serves as an ex-officio member.

The Board of Trustees sets policy and has final authority over budgets and expenditures, and the President is responsible for internal administrative operations.

For more information on CCM click here.

 

Lakeland Hills YMCA Boys Swim Team Finish First

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Lakeland Hills YMCA Boys Swim Team Finish First

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Congratulations to the Lakeland Hills Boys 400 Medley Relay of Justin Yang, Chris Ruhnke, Matt Luciano, Will Zhang (shown left to right) and their swim coaches who won the National Championship in dominating fashion during the Long Course Nationals in Greensboro, NC.

Baldwin Pizza renews Chamber membership

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Baldwin Pizza renews Chamber membership

PARSIPPANY — Baldwin Pizza, located at 142 Baldwin Road, Baldwin Shopping Center, has renewed it’s membership in Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Michael Baram, Owner, was presented with a membership plaque upon renewing the membership. Pictured with Mr. Baram is Welcoming Committee Chairman Dr. Patrick Selimo.

In addition, Baldwin Pizza, participates in Greater Parsippany Rewards (GPR).  Present your GPR card and receive 10% on all orders over $10.00

Baldwin Pizza, established in 1969, is open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For more information about Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce or how your business can accept the Greater Parsippany Rewards card, contact Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400.

 

Dual Wetdown for Chief 5 and Ladder 5

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Dual Wetdown for Chief 5 and Ladder 5

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5 celebrated the arrival of Chief 5 and Ladder 5, the newest additions to their district. The event was celebrated with a Dual Wetdown held on Saturday, July 29.

The new Ladder 5 is a 2017 Impel Aerial Ascendant 107′ Heavy Duty Ladder. The total cost of the truck was $833,452.

Departments from Wayne, Pequannock, Jefferson Township, Lake Hopatcong, Mine Hill, Highland Lakes, Mt. Vernon, Netcong along others came to christen the new vehicles.

Parsippany District 5 Fire Department is seeking active junior members and interior firefighters that live within the District. Don’t have the training? That’s OK! No experience is necessary to join! Must be 16 years of age to join. If you or anyone you know are interested please share this article, contact them by clicking here, or stop by our Old Bloomfield Avenue or South Beverwyck Road Firehouses on any Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. Have questions? Stop by anyway and talk with the members.

You can also visit their website by clicking here.

18-year-old charged in attempted sexual assault of 71-year-old

Frank L. Cahill
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18-year-old charged in attempted sexual assault of 71-year-old

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Town of Boonton Police Chief David J. Mayhood announce that John Santiago, 18, of the Town of Boonton, has been charged with Attempted Aggravated Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:5-1/14-2(c)3, a crime of the second degree; Burglary, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2(a)1, a crime of the second degree, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(a), a crime of the third degree, Criminal Sexual Contact, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(b), a crime of the fourth degree, and Theft, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3(a), a disorderly persons offense.   

It is alleged that Santiago forcibly entered the residence of a 71-year-old female in the early morning hours of August 1.  While there, he allegedly took money from the victim’s purse, and  entered her room while she was sleeping.  Santiago is alleged to have woken the victim up, and engaged in an act of sexual contact against her.  He then allegedly attempted to have her engage in an act of sexual penetration with him.  The victim resisted and a physical altercation allegedly ensued. Santiago is alleged to have then left the scene. 

After his arrest, Santiago was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Town of Boonton Police Department, particularly Det. Karl Mangino, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, particularly Det. Craig May and Det. Supervisor Jazmin Munoz-Felder, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigations Section whose efforts contributed to the investigation of the matter.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Craig May of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200. 

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.

 

Local resident arrested for lewd act in playground

Frank L. Cahill
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Local resident arrested for lewd act in playground

PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the area of the playground located at 1480 Route 46, Troy Hills Village, for a male committing a lewd act, specifically masturbating at 3:57 p.m. on Friday, July 28.

Responding Officers located the male, Jeffrey VanDuyne, Jr., 40, Parsippany.

After conducting a brief investigation and speaking to the caller/witness, Mr. VanDuyne was placed under arrest for lewdness and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

Through further investigation by Detective John Keiling, along with Patrol Officer Lampros Nicos and Scott Baker, it was determined that Mr. VanDuyne had his genitals exposed while three children were playing in the playground area, but the juveniles did not view this.

He was subsequently charged on a Complaint-Summonses with one count of Fourth Degree Lewdness 2C:14-4B(1).

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.

FEMA Delays Release of Morris County Flood Insurance Rates Maps

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FEMA Delays Release of Morris County Flood Insurance Rates Maps

MORRIS COUNTY — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has delayed plans to release its long-awaited revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (pFIRMs) for Morris County, pushing back the scheduled date from July 28 to late August.

A specific date has not been announced. Once it is set, we will communicate that information to residents.

Once the revised pFIRMS are released, meetings with the public will be scheduled by FEMA. The formal 90-day appeal period still is expected to begin in the fall.

Once finalized and adopted, these new maps will be used to review development plans countywide. They will be key to determining if flood insurance is required and the rates that property owners will pay to the National Flood Insurance Program.

In addition, the maps will help determine eligibility for disaster relief and mitigation funding, and will offer the best source of data for understanding flood risk in communities, especially when considering future development.

Until the new maps are adopted, the existing ones will remain in effect.

Morris County’s current FEMA maps are 24 to 45 years old. The updated maps originally were released in February of 2016, but the map adoption process was delayed due to neighboring Passaic County’s successful appeal of its new (pFIRMS) mapping.

As a result, FEMA had to revise its Morris County mapping in areas of the county that are contiguous with Passaic County.

Soon afterwards, Morris County launched a new website to inform and assist municipal officials and property owners who were in the process of reviewing the flood hazard maps provided by FEMA. When the new FEMA maps are posted later this month, Morris County will post them at this website.

The proposed new flood maps will be the standard of flood risk determination for many years.

As such, Morris County encourages flood-affected municipalities and property owners to monitor the upcoming map-adoption process, attend soon-to-be-announced public meetings, and to request changes if you believe the maps to be inaccurate.

Homeowners should make map revision requests to their municipalities, which will convey the information to FEMA.

The aforementioned Morris County website currently provides links to view initial maps, information about the map adoption process, and a myriad of resources available, including and contact information for officials at the federal and local levels. Specific pages are dedicated to municipal officials and homeowners.

FEMA sent paper copies of the 2016 preliminary maps to each municipality; these are available for review by the public. For municipal contact information click here.

To speak directly to a FEMA map specialist, call (877) FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Questions also can be emailed to FEMA’s Mapping Center at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com, or to Jennifer McCulloch, Morris County Flood Mitigation Program Coordinator at jmcculloch@co.morris.nj.us.

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