These students will begin their education and service careers this year at the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
MORRIS COUNTY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced that 29 students from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, including Sathvik Medapati, Kelsey Mogan, and Tyler Catapano, from Parsippany – who was appointed.
These students will begin their education and service careers this year at the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Rep. Sherrill hosted an event to recognize the students this week in Denville.
“As a graduate of a service academy, I am truly honored to now have the congressional responsibility to nominate students from my district to these distinguished institutions. Each and every one of these students demonstrates impressive levels of commitment to their academics, extracurricular pursuits, and community, which will serve them well as they enter our nation’s service academies. I am proud of their decision to serve our country and wish them the best of luck going forward,” said Rep. Sherrill.
The 28 NJ-11 students attending U.S. Service Academies:
Sathvik Medapati, Parsippany – U.S. Military Academy
Tyler Catapano, Parsippany – U.S. Military Academy
Kelsey Mogan, Parsippany – U.S. Naval Academy
Andrew Ross, Morris Plains – U.S. Naval Academy
Molly Webber, Morris Plains – U.S. Military Academy
Margaret Crimmins, Madison – U.S. Military Academy
Grayson Farrell, Madison – U.S. Military Academy
Luke Bradley, Madison – U.S. Air Force Academy
Daniel Daly, Wayne – U.S. Naval Academy
Fabian France, Woodland Park – U.S. Naval Academy
Krish Malhotra, Livingston – U.S. Naval Academy
Giovanni Rivera, Morristown – U.S. Naval Academy
Aayush Sharma, Montville – U.S. Naval Academy
Robert Trafford, West Caldwell – U.S. Naval Academy
Ethan Xiao, Livingston – U.S. Naval Academy
Connor Ailara, Sparta – U.S. Military Academy
Ciaran Bowler, Morristown – U.S. Military Academy
Larissa Donohue, Randolph – U.S. Military Academy
Travis Ehrenberg, Randolph – U.S. Military Academy
Daniel Golgorosky, Towaco – U.S. Military Academy
Charlize Lowrie, Byram – U.S. Military Academy
Jack Maraziti, Sparta – U.S. Military Academy
Thomas McCormack, Wanaque – U.S. Military Academy
Shane Percelay, Rockaway – U.S. Military Academy
Leonardo Rostello, Wayne – U.S. Military Academy
Thomas Sennett, Chatham – U.S. Military Academy
Nicholas Tavarone, Denville – U.S. Military Academy
Owen Dickson, West Caldwell – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
William Schlegel, Mendham – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Rep. Sherrill graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1994 and went on to serve as a Sea King helicopter pilot and Russian policy officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 10 years.
County College of Morris President Anthony J. Iacono with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill during a May 26 visit to the college’s state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center (AMEC) to discuss workforce development and successful job readiness programs
MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) President Anthony J. Iacono has been recognized by ROI-NJ on its 2022 ROI Influencers List for Manufacturing. From energy and electronics to fabricated metal, to chemicals and food products, ROI-NJ recognizes the wide and deep impact of New Jersey’s manufacturing industry helping to drive the state’s economy. It is estimated that advanced manufacturing will need to fill 3.4 million jobs over the next decade.
To meet the ever-growing demand, Iacono successfully partnered with industry and local officials to open the college’s state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center (AMEC) on the Randolph campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $11 million, 31,500-square-foot facility now provides a pipeline for a new generation of workers, while also enabling current employees to update their skills and create innovative solutions.
“I am honored to be named by ROI-NJ to the Influencers List for Manufacturing and to be among such an inspiring and accomplished group of recipients,” remarked Iacono. “Along with our exceptional team of faculty, staff and administration, the college is supported by the community and business and industry partners, who help us achieve our mission of ensuring that students are equipped with the best education possible, including utilizing the right technology and tools.
AMEC “should be a model for every county college in the state,” according to ROI-NJ. Manufacturing in New Jersey isn’t just prevalent, it is a sprawling industry represented in all 21 counties with more than 9,000 manufacturing businesses, and nearly 2,000 more when including STEM and engineering firms. Manufacturing employs nearly 340,000 residents in New Jersey. In addition, statistics show the sector contributed more than $54 billion to the state’s GDP in 2021 — nearly 10 percent of the total.
“In this facility, students learn cutting-edge technology and can earn an associate degree with the option to enter the workforce directly or transfer to any of our university partners to earn a bachelor’s degree. The apprenticeship pathway provides paid on-the-job training in two of the hottest fields today – engineering and manufacturing,” says Iacono.
The apprenticeship program currently holds a 93 percent job placement rate. Along with excellent job prospects, the manufacturing field pays well with an average starting salary of $65,000 to $85,000 plus benefits after completing an apprenticeship. AMEC was awarded a $4 million CareerAdvance USA grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide this program to candidates at no cost.
CCM is a comprehensive college serving both degree seekers and workforce development students and is the top community college in New Jersey for associate degree graduates who earn the best salaries as reported by PayScale for five consecutive years. Iacono recently was selected as a leader and influencer in higher education by ROI-NJ for the fourth time. For more information about CCM, visit www.ccm.edu or call (973) 328-5000.
Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, June 2022
David Zilinskis, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James R. Barberio, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Richard Pantina
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James R. Barberio, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Richard Pantina, and The Morris County Professional Counselor Association presented the 2022 Caring Student Award to David Zilinskis of Parsippany Hills High School.
The Caring Student Award is the highest honor that MCPCA can award to a student in Morris County. David was nominated by his high school counselor for his service and kindness.
David Zilinskis shakes hand with Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Richard Pantina
Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, June 2022. Click here.
PARSIPPANY — Central Middle School Builders Club and advisors Mrs. Lepre and Mr. Winick for planting beautiful flowers in front of the school.
Builders Club is part of Kiwanis International.
There are more than 1,500 Builders Clubs in middle schools around the world. No two are alike. Each club is an independent entity designed for its members, by its members. They work together to improve their schools and their communities. Their service also increases the visibility and enhances the reputation of both the club and the school or organization they represent. The program is designed to fit member and volunteer interests.
Central Middle School Builders Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, June 2022. Click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Based on state guidelines, there are eight locations throughout Morris County for early voting. Eligible Morris County residents can vote at any of the eight locations.
Early voting for the 2022 Primary Election will take place on Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5.
Early Voting Hours are:
Friday, June 3 – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 4 – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 5 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bill Spadea addresses the supporters attending the fundraiser at The Brownstone
PASSAIC COUNTY — Bill Spadea, a host of the top-rated morning drive show on New Jersey 101.5, was a recent guest at a fundraiser held in support of Paul DeGroot, for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
Paul DeGroot and Donald Dinsmore
The event held at the famous The Brownstone was a standing room only. While listening to Spadea, guests were served jumbo shrimp, and lamb chops among other favorites, and the bartenders were serving up delicious cocktails.
Paul DeGroot decided to run for Congress out of deep concern about the future of America under President Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi — and Congress-people like Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who enable them and their agenda.
“I am running for Congress because I want to help our country. America is heading in the wrong direction. The progressive’s attack on our values and institutions is unrelenting; they want to change our history, economy, and how our children think about America,” said DeGroot.
Sharon DeGroot with Bill Spadea
“Sharon and I are concerned about the kind of America our children and yours will inherit. We don’t want our children and grandchildren growing up hating America. I don’t want them growing up in a world where their rights are confiscated by the government and where hope for a better life is an unreachable dream.”
“Throughout my career, I worked to improve people’s lives; to make neighborhoods safer, to protect taxpayers, and prevent the abuse of government power. Now the government is abusing its power, destroying people’s lives — closing businesses, parks, and schools, demanding that you wear masks … or else. That’s an abuse of government power that must be stopped.
Election day is Tuesday, June 7.
Dover resident Ilmi Bojkovic with Sharon DeGroot
The 11th Congressional District covers parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. The Essex municipalities are Belleville, Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, South Orange, West Caldwell, and part of Montclair. The Morris communities are Boonton town and township, Butler, Chatham borough and township, Denville, Dover, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Montville, Morristown, Morris Township, Morris Plains, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, Pequannock, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway borough and township, Victory Gardens and part of Mendham Township. The Passaic municipalities are Little Falls, Totowa, Woodland Park, and part of Wayne.
Douglas Anton, Esq., Raj Dichpally, Bill Spadea, Paul DeGroot and Ilmi Bojkovic
PARSIPPANY — Make sure you lock your cars. Don’t leave valuables in your car. Make sure you remove your key pods.
Parsippany Focus was informed by a resident residing in the area of Everett Road and Singac Court that a number of cars were vandalized in the morning hours of May 29.
If you see any suspicious vehicles, notify Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.
Actual photo captured from a Ring camera off Everett Court, Lake Parsippany. In the photo across the street, you can also see that someone is also checking out the red vehicle.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio joins Patrick Marotta, President & CEO and other dignitaries and members of Marotta in cutting the ribbon on their newly occupied 50,000 square feet at 20 Waterview Boulevard, Parsippany
PARSIPPANY — Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier, announces the opening of a second facility located at 20 Waterview Boulevard. The company will retain its Montville buildings, using the freed-up space to expand its production capacity, development labs, and testing facilities.
Joining in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Council President Michael dePierro, Vice President Loretta Gragnani, Councilmen Justin Musellaand Frank Neglia, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso.
Patrick Marotta, President & CEO, Mayor James Barberio and Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11)
The move is driven by significant growth across Marotta Controls, which has operated solely out of its Montville location for more than seven decades. Hiring efforts over the last few years introduced more than 200 staff members to its employee base. In parallel, the company’s solutions in markets outside its legacy valve offerings are shifting from the development phase to volume production, creating the need for exponentially more manufacturing and assembling capacity on site.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill presented Patrick Marotta, President & CEO with a plaque welcoming Marotta Controls to Parsippany. Councilman Frank Neglia and Mayor James Barberio looks on.
“Demand for our advanced solutions is shifting from custom orders to large volume orders in several areas,” said Patrick Marotta, President & CEO, of Marotta Controls. “Notably, we needed to increase production capacity for our Control Actuation Systems and Power Systems as our expertise and innovations in these areas draw more attention from our customers. We are far from where we started nearly eighty years ago when we focused on a valve-only portfolio. Our building resources simply needed to accommodate that evolution. It was an exciting problem to have.”
Tommy Marotta and Mayor James Barberio
The company’s executive and main business functions—including engineering, human resources, program management, marketing, and finance—will relocate to the Parsippany address. Spanning 50,000 square feet, the new office is structured as a modern, open workspace. The interior design intends to foster stronger employee collaboration and physical flexibility as Marotta Controls implements a formalized, hybrid work environment.
The Parsippany space will also house a new development lab for Marotta’s power and control actuation technologies. Production of those solutions will still occur at the Montville location, which is now at 130,000 square feet.
“Marotta Controls is unique. We are a New Jersey-born, privately-owned business serving our industry’s leading defense contractors. We offer enterprise-class capabilities with the nimbleness of a small business. Our success is built solely on organic growth and the strategic introduction of new capabilities. These traits have all resulted in us being one of the only long-standing aerospace and defense suppliers covering the breadth of verticals we do today. We intend to continue investing in our company, our people, and our community to maintain that trajectory for decades to come,” added Patrick.
On May 25 and May 26, GAF employees and Habitat volunteers built the framing of two two-story Habitat houses that will be deconstructed and moved to a local residential location in Perth Amboy for assembly. The project is part of GAF’s social impact initiative, GAF Community Matters, which is focused on making a positive difference as neighbors and partners in the community by leveraging roofing expertise, resources and products to help build resilient communities
PARSIPPANY — GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, hosted a Habitat for Humanity building site on GAF’s Parsippany-Troy Hills campus. On May 25 and May 26, GAF employees, Habitat volunteers, and a Habitat homeowner, retired U.S. Army sergeant Sam Gonzalez, built the framing of two two-story Habitat houses that will be deconstructed and moved to a local residential location in Perth Amboy for assembly.
GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, hosted a Habitat for Humanity building site on GAF’s Parsippany-Troy Hills campus. On May 25 and May 26, GAF employees, Habitat volunteers, and a Habitat homeowner, retired U.S. Army sergeant Sam Gonzalez, built the framing of two two-story Habitat houses that will be deconstructed and moved to a local residential location in Perth Amboy for assemblyGAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, hosted a Habitat for Humanity building site on GAF’s Parsippany-Troy Hills campus. On May 25 and May 26, GAF employees, Habitat volunteers, and a Habitat homeowner, retired U.S. Army sergeant Sam Gonzalez, built the framing of two two-story Habitat houses that will be deconstructed and moved to a local residential location in Perth Amboy for assemblyParsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Council President Michael dePierro, Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani, and Councilman Justin Musella visited the Habitat for Humanity building site on GAF’s Parsippany-Troy Hills campus and thanked the GAF employees for their hard work an effort assembling the framesParsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio writes on the frame a message for the homeownerParsippany-Troy Hills Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani writes on the frame a message for the homeownerParsippany-Troy Hills Council President Michael dePierro writes on the frame a message for the homeownerParsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella writes on the frame a message for the homeowner
Habitat for Humanity is a partnership, not a giveaway program—Habitat’s homeowner families buy the houses that Habitat builds and renovates. Habitat homeowners also invest hundreds of hours of their own labor working alongside volunteers. As a result, Habitat for Humanity houses are affordable to low-income families around the world.
In the fiscal year 2021, Habitat directly helped 4.2 million people secure decent, affordable housing, and an additional 8.5 million people now have the potential to improve their housing conditions through a range of indirect services.
A rendering of one of the houses to be constructedA rendering of one of the houses to be constructed
PARSIPPANY — A Memorial Day ceremony was held in Lake Hiawatha Park. The ceremony honored the two servicemen who lost their lives in Vietnam. The services were held by VFW Post 10184.
The group honored our Lake Hiawatha sons who made the supreme sacrifice in Vietnam.
The two servicemen are CWO John Peter Koob, United States Army, and PFC Donald Lee Wickline, Jr., United States Army.
Chief Warrant Officer John Peter Koob was part of the 295TH ORD CO, ARMY SPT CMD DANANG, 1ST LOG CMD, USARV, Army of the United States. He was born on March 30, 1931, and killed in action on December 17, 1968. He started his tour of duty on September 25, 1968, and was 37 at the time of his death. His death occurred in Quang Tin Province, South Vietnam.
Private First Class Donald Lee Wickline, Jr., was part of the C CO, 1ST BN, 502ND INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV, Army of the United States. He was born on June 6, 1946, and was killed in action on June 15, 1969. He started his tour of duty on March 31, 1969, and was 23 at the time of his death. His death occurred in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam.
National Anthem: Michelle Musolino, Parsippany Resident
National Anthem: Michelle Musolino, Parsippany Resident
Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troop 95089
Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troop 95089
Taps: Sydney Spinder, Parsippany Hills High SchoolWelcome Address: Mayor James Barberio
Welcome Address: Mayor James Barberio
Laying of the Wreaths: Led by Rich Kunze, VFW Post 10184
Laying of the Wreaths: Led by Rich Kunze, VFW Post 10184
Salute: VFW Rifle Squad: John Flavin, Bernie McElwie, Andy Dachile, Bob Hughes, and Gary Erdman, VFW Post 10184
Taps: Sydney Spinder, Parsippany Hills High School
Keynote Speaker: Siobhan Fuller McConnell, American Gold Star Mother, Mother of Derek McConnell, Parsippany War Hero
Keynote Speaker: Siobhan Fuller McConnell, American Gold Star Mother, Mother of Derek McConnell, Parsippany War Hero
Just a Common Soldier: Council President Michael dePierro
Benediction: Reverend Donald A. Bragg, Parsippany Presbyterian Church
God Bless America: Allison Paterno, Bella Brisson, Jade Schaffer, Charlie Love, Dylan Franz, and Jayden Cohen, Parsippany Hills High School
Retirement of Colors: Color Guards of American Legion Post 249 & VFW Command Post 10184.
Councilman Frank Neglia, Council President Michael dePierro, Mayor James Barberio, and Siobhan Fuller McConnell, American Gold Star Mother, Mother of Derek McConnell, Parsippany War Hero
PARSIPPANY — Jessica Reich, Microbiology major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester at the University of Vermont.
To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
About UVM
Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. UVM’s strengths align with the most pressing needs of our time: the health of our societies and the health of our environment. Our size-large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet intimate enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study allows us to pursue these interconnected issues through cross-disciplinary research and collaboration. Providing an unparalleled educational experience for our students, and ensuring their success, are at the core of what we do. As one of the nation’s first land grant universities, UVM advances Vermont and the broader society by discovering and applying new knowledge.
UVM is derived from the Latin Universitas Viridis Montis (in English, University of the Green Mountains).
PARSIPPANY — Kyra Reich was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2022 Honor Roll lists. Reich is a 2018 graduate of Parsippany High School.
Reich, majoring in General Business, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.
In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state’s flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics, and business. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law, and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning, and opportunities for community action. Recognized among the nation’s most beautiful, Ole Miss’ main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely acknowledged as one of the country’s best college towns.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, located at 449 Halsey Road
PARSIPPANY — The ongoing pandemic has put a spotlight on inequities in the healthcare system, especially among the most marginalized members of the community. Those who suffer most are new immigrants, the elderly, and people from lower incomes who lack access to medical care, technology, and health information that is necessary to make informed choices about their health.
They are confronted with barriers to health equity, such as finding health information in a language or reading level that they can understand to ask their medical provider the right questions. Other barriers, such as the high cost of medical insurance or the need to work irregular shift hours, exclude some people from seeing a doctor during normal office hours. Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System is playing a role in leveling the playing field through NJHealthConnect@Your Library so that everyone has an equal chance to live the healthiest life possible.
Launched in April 2022, NJHealthConnect@Your Library addresses health inequities in the community by providing iPads that are preloaded with apps and links to telemedicine sites for doctor appointments, multilingual health information, low literacy health resources, places for mental health support for adults and teens, the latest COVID updates, and crisis hotlines in New Jersey.
While not free, telemedicine is a more affordable, portable, and convenient lifeline for people with or without medical insurance to connect with a doctor. Telehealth is a skyrocketing trend that grew out of the pandemic and is here to stay with its proven patient satisfaction. It allows people, especially those most vulnerable, to obtain an early-stage diagnosis, prevent illness, seek early treatment intervention, and obtain and renew medications so that health equity is within the grasp of everyone.
To reserve an iPad, contact the library by phone at (973) 887-5150 or online by clicking here.
The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University, is administering this program. The project is supported by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
“We are thankful for the availability of ARPA funds, which will allow us to support the state’s mission to help people get timely, high-quality health care services. The ongoing pandemic has emphasized a need for health literacy, especially among vulnerable populations, and we’re proud to have public libraries bridge the digital divide by offering telehealth resources to their communities,” said Jen Nelson, New Jersey State Librarian.
Additional information about this state program can be found online by clicking here.
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso, Economic Development Committee member Thomas Williams, Chef Ana Ramirez, Fr. Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Michael dePierro, Economic Development Secretary Raj Dichpally, Owner Roman Sanchez, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill, Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Frank Neglia, Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Economic Development Committee Vice Chairman Dr. Bhagirath Maheta, and Morris County Commissioner Steven Shaw.
Roman Sanchez, holding his son Diego Sanchez, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill, and Cinthya Hilario
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Troy-Hills Economic Development Committee welcomed Mexican Antojitos with a grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration.
Mexican Antojitos is located at 122 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha. Phone: (973) 588-4047.
Parsippany Troy-Hills Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill presented a welcome plaque to the owners, Roman Sanchez and his wife Cinthya Hilario.
RANDOLPH — Maureen Elizabeth Rauchberg (née Raimist), a social media specialist in Randolph, died on May 26, 2022, after complications from an 11-year battle with metastatic non-smoking small cell lung cancer.
Born in Yonkers, NY, on October 20, 1964, Maureen was raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and graduated from Gaithersburg High School. She attended the Merrill School of Journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park, and was a proud Terrapin.
During her senior year at Maryland, Maureen met her husband, Dr. Alan Rauchberg, whom she later married in 1993. Though she lived in New Jersey for over 25 years, Maureen kept her beloved home state close to her heart. Maureen’s magnetic personality and ability to connect with the people around her led her to pursue communications, marketing, and outreach work. She worked as a social media specialist for Rauchberg Dental Group, her husband’s multi-specialty dental practice in Parsippany.
In addition, Maureen formerly served as the social media officer for the American Academy of Dental Practice. A gifted chef and baker, Maureen wrote her food blog, Spatula, and Wisk, where she shared her latest recipes, family treats, and the stories behind them. She was a dedicated advocate for lung cancer survivors.
Maureen shared her story to support others with lung cancer, including fellow patients at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. She was an invited contributor to the Foundation for Lung Cancer’s Survivor Spotlight. Maureen was a devoted mother to her three children.
She was often found on a soccer field sideline cheering on her sons or helping her daughter prepare for speech tournaments. She loved hosting dinners for her friends and family, interior design, and traveling the world.
She is survived by her husband, Alan, a dentist, also of Randolph, and her three children: Jess, of Hamilton, Ontario, Jake, of Atlanta, and Cameron, of Randolph.
She is also remembered by her sister, Pearl Rathman, of Royersford, Pennsylvania, aunt Judi Lichtine, of Voorhees, New Jersey, and cousin Elysia Lichtine of Philadelphia. She is preceded by her parents, Anne Armstrong and Lewis Raimist, and her beloved uncle, Saul Lichtine.
A shiva for friends and family will be held at the family’s home on Sunday and Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the John Theurer Cancer Center’s Brain and Spine Research Institute (care of Dr. Samuel Goldlust) or Thoracic Oncology Division (care of Dr. Harry Harper) (https://hackensackmeridianhealth.org) and José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen (https://wck.org).
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at S.J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service, 60 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha.
The two office buildings at 1515 Route 10 are in the process of being demolished to make room for housing development. Photo by Brendon Diaz.
PARSIPPANY — The vacant office buildings at 1515 Route 10 are finally being demolished to make room for new housing development.
In December 2020 revisions to the proposed District at 1515 project and a related financial agreement were advanced by Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council which includes nearly 500 housing units.
The project began with a proposed 250 residential units and was approved at 441 before the requested revisions.
The District at 1515 also would eliminate two vacant buildings from Parsippany’s glut of vacant office space.
Under the revisions approved in December 2020, of the 57 units added, 49 would be age-restricted and would not add to any additional burden on the school system.
They are planning a summer 2023 opening of Phase I.
The project is estimated to bring in only $18.6 million through a PILOT program, $11.5 million of which would be generated by the housing-dominated Phase I residential building.
Phase II of this program is on hold due to COVID-19. Moving the retail portion, reduced from 100,000 to 60,000 square feet in the revision, to Phase II would “buy time” for the market to stabilize and produce new tenant partners.
The two office buildings at 1515 Route 10 are in the process of being demolished to make room for housing development. Photo by Brendon Diaz.The two office buildings at 1515 Route 10 are in the process of being demolished to make room for housing development. Photo by Brendon Diaz.The two office buildings at 1515 Route 10 are in the process of being demolished to make room for housing development. Photo by Brendon Diaz.
Volunteers from Parsippany District 5 Fire Department perform vehicle extrication training at Ajaco Towing
PARSIPPANY — A local Parsippany business, Ajaco Towing gives back to Parsippany.
AJACO provided vehicles and their facilities to Parsippany District 5 Fire Department to perform vehicle extrication training as they always extended a hand to emergency services.
Volunteers from Parsippany District 5 Fire Department perform vehicle extrication training at Ajaco TowingVolunteers from Parsippany District 5 Fire Department perform vehicle extrication training at Ajaco Towing
They work closely side-by-side during major incidents and continue to train together to learn each other’s jobs to work as one unit.
Ajaco Towing has the highest experience in emergency recovery in the industry. Their onsite technicians inspect are available 24/7 and are prepared to immediately handle every Emergency Recovery Job.
Their competitive rates enable us to provide you with the quickest and most efficient customer service.
AJACO is located at 1029 Edwards Road; They are also located at 305 Manor Avenue, Harrison, and 1052 Route 10, Randolph.
If you are interested in joining Parsippany District 5 Fire Department, click here.
Volunteers from Parsippany District 5 Fire Department perform vehicle extrication training at Ajaco TowingVolunteers from Parsippany District 5 Fire Department perform vehicle extrication training at Ajaco TowingVolunteers from Parsippany District 5 Fire Department perform vehicle extrication training at Ajaco TowingVolunteers from Parsippany District 5 Fire Department perform vehicle extrication training at Ajaco Towing
PARSIPPANY — Monday, May 30, at 12:000 Noon the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be holding their Memorial Day Parade on North Beverwyck Road. At approximately 10:30 a.m., numerous roads will be blocked off to maintain a safe and secure parade route. Those roadways will be reopened at approximately 3:00 p.m. Please see the diagram below of the parade route, road closures, and limited access areas.
•Residents of Knoll Gardens and Knoll Manor will be able to access and leave their homes by utilizing the blue route. All entry and exits from Knoll Gardens and Knoll Manor will be limited to the driveway at the very top of Van Wyk Road. Due to the staging of the parade vehicles and marching bands along Knoll Road, the very top driveway will be the only driveway from which vehicles will be allowed to enter or exit.
Please advise any guest that you may be expecting of this limited access as well. All traffic exiting Knoll Gardens onto Knoll Road must make a left turn while the Parade vehicles/Marching Bands are staged on Knoll Road.
Additionally, there will be a police officer and barricades located at the Knoll Road intersection with Lake Shore Drive/Greenbank Road. Kindly inform the officer that you are going to Knoll Gardens/Knoll Manor and not traveling through the closed parade area.
Also, advise any visitors that you may be expecting that they need to enter Knoll Gardens/Knoll Manor from Knoll Road and that they too must inform the officer stationed at Lake Shore Road/Greenbank Road that they are just visiting Knoll Gardens/Knoll Manor. If you are unfamiliar with the Top Exit/Entrance on Van Wyk Road, there will be signs/arrows posted to assist drivers in finding the exit.
Finally, we apologize for the temporary inconvenience that this may cause. We hope that you have the opportunity to watch and enjoy the Parade.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented their Distinguished Military Service Medals to ten veterans today at the Morris County Annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony outside the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown, where honors also were delivered by state legislators and Congressional representatives.
U.S. Reps. Mikie Sherrill and Thomas Malinowski, Sen. Anthony Bucco, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, and Assemblyman Christian Barranco also presented honors to the veterans, whose service ranged from the Korean War to Operation Enduring in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen
“These medals are unique to Morris County, and they have been awarded for well over 20 years to veterans or their family members to honor their service to our country. And we are proud to continue our tradition today,” said Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen.
“These medals began when we wanted to honor our Greatest Generation – those who fought inWorld War II. But we expanded the program to cover other times of service by our men and women, including the Korean War, Vietnam, and other conflicts when our armed forces put their lives on the line. Once again, we are officially expanding our program. This year, we will include medals specifically designed to recognize service in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan,” said Selen.
The Guest Speaker was Emerson Crooks of the VFW Post 7333 in Randolph, which is hosting the Vietnam Memorial “Moving Wall” – a half-sized replica of the Washington, D.C. monument – at the County College of Morris from July 7 through July 11. Mr. Emerson spoke of the need to continue to honor veterans, noting that the WWI Memorial and WWII Memorials in Washington, D.C. are getting fewer visitors each year and that he fears the monument to his generation’s service in Vietnam will suffer the same fate.
Father Stepan Bilyk of St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whippany provided the invocation for the event, beginning with some remarks about Ukraine’s resilience and hope in the face of the ongoing invasion by Russian forces.
Recipients of the Morris County Distinguished Service Medals
Ketankuma “Ketan” A. Shah, Parsippany Served in the United States Marine Corps in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Living in North Bergen when he joined the Marine Corps, Mr. Shah served beginning in March 2002 after the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. the previous fall. He continued to serve through August 2010, being trained as a machine gunner and receiving commendations that included the Combat Action Ribbon, Overseas Deployment Ribbon, a Marksman Rifle Badge, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device, and a Presidential Citation.
Mr. Shah now has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, and Finance, and he is currently employed as a corporate tax analyst. He volunteers his time organizing Toys for Tots charity campaigns.
Joseph Bryan Barbato, Boonton Township Served in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom during nearly 15-years of service with the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Mr. Barbato, who grew up in Haskell, began his service in 2008, which included deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Somalia, the Horn of Africa, and within the continental United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is still finishing his service with the military’s COVID-19 response, which he has been attached to since December 2020.
Mr. Barbato, who has lived in Boonton Township in recent years, is a recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device and 10-Year Bronze Hourglass, the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal.
Mr. Barbato received a Masters of Social Work degree from Ramapo College, and he works part-time as a social worker and in private security. He enjoys working out at the gym and football.
Robert Kent Shaw, Boonton Township (posthumous) Served in the Korean War after being inducted into the U.S. Army on April 11, 1951, and, upon returning from Korea on April 17, 1953, Mr. Shaw was transferred to the Army Reserves and honorably discharged on May 6, 1957.
Born in Yeadon PA on July 20, 1929, Mr. Shaw graduated as a machinist from The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in Media, PA before entering the military. He served in Korea as a Private First Class with the 7th Infantry Division, also known as the Bayonet Division.
The 7th Infantry Division defended the line from Mundung-ni to the rim of “Punchbowl,” from October 1951 through March 1952. The 7th Infantry also assaulted and captured “Triangle,” “Sandy” and “Jane Russell” hills in October of 1952. Mr. Shaw was a small arms repairman who put his machinist skills to work when the parts for weapons were in short supply. He convinced his commanding officer to set up a machine shop so he could fabricate the needed parts.
Mr. Shaw received the Korean Service Ribbon with three campaign stars and the United Nations Service Ribbon.
After his honorable discharge, he met and married his wife, Anita, and settled in New Jersey, moving in 1967 to Mountain Lakes, where Bob liked to say that they were on vacation 365 days a year. The couple had a daughter and two sons during their 60-year marriage, and four grandchildren.
Initially, Mr. Shaw worked in the field of industrial pollution control where he became a recognized authority in paper mill wastewater treatment and an officer of the Whippany Paper Board Company. In 1973 he founded Shaw Built Homes and became a leader in the home building industry. He served as president of the Builders Association of Somerset and Morris, and he was inducted into the New Jersey Builders Hall of Fame.
In 2000 he was honored as a distinguished alumnus of the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. Mr. Shaw inherited a lifelong love of fishing, hunting, boating, and the outdoors. He shared this and his enthusiasm for flying, antique cars, and photography with his family.
David Ernest Brady, Morristown
Served as a U.S Army Medical Corpsman in his term of service, from November 1964 through October 1970 during the Vietnam War.
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William Everett Brady, Morristown Served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War from June 1962 through June 1965.
Arthur Charles Schumm, Rockaway Borough
Served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from May 2, 1968, through March 30, 1972.
Carl “Mike” Cabañas, Morristown Served in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom with the U.S. Army from Oct. 1, 2000, through July 21, 2013.
John P. Wagener, Montville Served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, from June 1957 through May 1969.
Thomas Philip Infusino, III, Montville Served in the New Jersey Army National Guard, including a tour in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2013.
Nancy M. Jones, Wharton Served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from August 1967 through September 1968.
Richard Alan Elfenbein, Flanders (posthumous) Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1966 through 1968.
“Look Back On A Fallen Morris County Hero”
The Morris County Commissioners also continued a tradition of including in the annual ceremony a “We do not forget our heroes in Morris County, especially those who fall in combat or during military service. It is traditional to remember at least one by name at our Memorial Day Observance, and this year we look back on one who suffered through one of the most brutal conflicts of our nation: The Civil War,” said Deputy Commissioner John Krickus. “Charles Spencer’s life and service to our nation were short, and a story of the sadness and human tragedy found in every war.”