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Jump Start Your Future with a CCM Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing

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Jump Start Your Future with a CCM Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing

MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) is offering individuals an opportunity to embark on a well-paying career path in advanced manufacturing by taking part in paid on-the-job training through its CareerAdvance USA apprenticeship program.

The first step to becoming an apprentice in the CareerAdvance USA program is to take part in a boot camp to learn the basic skills needed for employment in advanced manufacturing. The boot camp covers all the advanced manufacturing basics and gives students the opportunity to earn college credits over a six- to the nine-week timeframe. Training takes place in the college’s new Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center, featuring the latest equipment in a high-tech environment.

While the apprenticeship program is offered at no cost, there is a $3,750 fee, plus the purchase of supplies, to take part in the boot camp. There are opportunities for scholarships, funding for those unemployed or underemployed, as well as structured payment options.

It is estimated that over the next decade advanced manufacturing will need to fill 3.4 million jobs with most of those positions being related to the pending retirement of baby boomers. Along with good job prospects, the field pays well with an average starting salary of $45,000 to $65,000 plus benefits after completing an apprenticeship.

If a career in advanced manufacturing interests you, join one of the Virtual Info Sessions to learn how to prepare for an apprenticeship. The sessions take place on Wednesdays. The upcoming sessions are:

  • April 21, 5:00 p.m.
  • May 5, 9:00 a.m.
  • May 26, 12:00 Noon
  • June 9, 5:00 p.m.
  • June 23, 2:00 p.m.
  • July 14, 2:00 p.m.
  • July 28, 5:00 p.m.
  • August 11, 12:00 Noon
  • August 25, 12:00 Noon

To learn more about CCM’s advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program and to register for an information session click here.

Murphy Signs Bills Strengthening How Law Enforcement Agencies Manage Sexual Assault Cases

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Murphy Signs Bills Strengthening How Law Enforcement Agencies Manage Sexual Assault Cases

MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy signed a series of bills strengthening how law enforcement agencies handle sexual assault cases. These bills direct law enforcement agencies to allocate additional resources to sexual assault cases, increase training for prosecutors on how to manage these cases, and change reporting structures to ensure that survivors are properly notified about their cases. As part of this package of bills, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal will also be tasked with publishing an annual report detailing the scope of sexual assault incidents statewide.

“It is imperative that we take steps to make sure that survivors in New Jersey know they can seek justice,” said Governor Murphy. “Giving our law enforcement agencies clear directives and guidance on how to manage sexual assault cases will ensure that these cases are handled with survivors in mind. These long-overdue reforms will change how survivors interact with law enforcement agencies and provide additional information on the scope of these incidents. I am proud to sign these bills into law.”

Previously, Governor Murphy signed the Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights,  legislation to protect survivors and legislation to create a new commission on campus sexual assault. Attorney General Grewal also issued a directive to law enforcement in 2018 that created fourteen protocols prioritizing the needs and concerns of sexual assault victims in New Jersey and ensuring that victims are treated with respect and understanding by law enforcement in the days, weeks, and months after reporting an assault. Many of today’s actions codify and expand on that 2018 directive.

Governor Murphy signed the following legislation:

  • S3070/A4884 (Weinberg, Turner/Vainieri Huttle, McKnight, Reynolds-Jackson) Establishes “Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program.”
  • S3071/4885 (Weinberg, Ruiz/Vainieri Huttle, Lopez, Reynolds-Jackson) Requires law enforcement to provide the victim of sexual assault with an initial incident report; provides the victim with an option to review the initial incident report and submit the corrective form.
  • S3072/A4886 – (Weinberg, Cunningham/Vainieri Huttle, Murphy, Reynolds-Jackson) Requires resources to be made available to victims of sexual assault.
  • S3073/A4887 – (Weinberg, Corrado/Vainieri Huttle, Jasey, Timberlake) Establishes right of victims to be notified of the county prosecutor’s charging decision in sexual assault cases.
  • S3074/A4888 – (Weinberg, Greenstein/Vainieri Huttle, Lopez) Requires the Office of the Attorney General to issue an annual report concerning sexual assault cases.
  • S3075/A4889 – (Weinberg, Pou/Vainieri Huttle, Quijano, Speight) Establishes sexual violence liaison officer in Division of State Police and local police departments.
  • S3076/A4890 – (Weinberg, Gill/Vainieri Huttle, McKnight, Reynolds-Jackson) Requires sexual assault training for prosecutors.

“This legislation codifies and in some instances expands upon the important steps our office has taken in the last several years to improve the way law enforcement officers and prosecutors engage with victims of sexual assault, with the goal of ensuring that survivors’ cases are handled in accordance with best practices by police and prosecutors,” said Attorney General Grewal. “With the signing of these bills into law, New Jersey stands as a model for improving survivor-focused case management and law enforcement training and reporting, so we can achieve justice while treating survivors of sex crimes.

“New Jersey adds to its portfolio of survivor-centered, trauma-informed laws and transforms how our state responds to the needs of survivors of sexual violence,” said Patricia Teffenhart, Executive Director of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA). “The signing of this package of bills is a direct reflection of what kind of change is possible when we collectively center the lived experiences of survivors to inform necessary policy and practice reforms. NJCASA is thankful for the survivors, advocates, bill sponsors, and Governor Murphy who made this possible.”

Letter to the Editor: Parsippany’s Path Forward on Cannabis

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Letter to the Editor: Parsippany’s Path Forward on Cannabis

parsippany focusDear Editor:

In November 67% of NJ voters and 63% of Parsippany voters overwhelmingly supported cannabis legalization leaving behind decades of the cannabis culture wars. This is a new day and the choice in the next 180 days is to respect the will of the voters, put aside personal and/or political ideology and decide how we go about implementing new sources of cash flow for the township.

Cannabis is legal. The only question for the council now: does Parsippany pick up new operating revenue or leave it for our neighboring towns and rely on our residents to balance their budget or take the time to analyze the opportunities and issues to make decisions that best serve the town and respect the choice of the majority of our constituents.

The ordinance presented at the April 6th town council meeting opts out of all cannabis businesses on concerns related to retail establishments. Retail establishments are one (1) of six (6) cannabis business classes.

The six (6) business classes include cultivating, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and delivery services that are no different than other businesses presently operating in Parsippany and offer municipalities revenue opportunities that provide the town a maximum of 2% from each sale at each stage of the business process. The legislation also allows the township the ability to limit the number and type of businesses allowed, their location and operating hours.

In addition to producing meaningful revenue from cannabis business sales, they will fill empty buildings generating additional revenue rather than have developers acquire these sites and build more housing that puts money in the hands of developers instead of taxpayers, increases traffic, and negatively impacts our schools.

Opting out without further consideration will not mitigate concerns related to individual use and law enforcement issues since Parsippany residents could purchase cannabis products through retail establishments and delivery services from surrounding municipalities and counties and it does little to stop individuals traveling through Parsippany with cannabis products. In addition, legalization offers potential savings related to law enforcement as illegal cannabis operations decline.

Rather than opting out completely, we are looking to reach a fair-minded balance on a reasonable path forward that respects the will of our constituents and realizes the benefits that legalization presents for Parsippany residents.

Council members Janice McCarthy and Emily Peterson

HUD Announces $5 Billion to Increase Affordable Housing to Address Homelessness

Frank L. Cahill
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HUD Announces $5 Billion to Increase Affordable Housing to Address Homelessness

WASHINGTON —  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, along with Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, held a Zoom call to discuss the nearly $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds allocated by HUD to help communities across the country create affordable housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

The supplemental funding is allocated through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to 651 grantees, including states, insular areas, and local governments.

“Homelessness in the United States was increasing even before COVID-19, and we know the pandemic has only made the crisis worse,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “HUD’s swift allocation of this $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funding reflects our commitment to addressing homelessness as a priority. With this strong funding, communities across the country will have the resources needed to give homes to the people who have had to endure the COVID-19 pandemic without one.”

“New Jersey will receive $130,874,863, HUD funding that will go a long way to alleviate homelessness in the Garden State,” said Justin Scheid, HUD Newark Field Office Director. “The Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress shows that there were 9,662 homeless New Jerseyans before the pandemic, a number that has the potential to increase.  Children and families deserve a decent place to live and the HOME / ARP funding can begin to heal the lives affected by homelessness and the fear of becoming homeless.”

The $4.925 billion in HOME-ARP funding gives states the flexibility to best meet the needs of people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness, including through the development of affordable housing, tenant-based rental assistance, supportive services, and acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units. Funds must be spent by 2030.

The nearly $5 billion in HOME-ARP funding is the first of two homelessness-related funding opportunities from the American Rescue Plan that HUD will release. In the coming weeks, HUD will announce the allocation of funding for emergency vouchers for people experiencing and at-risk of homelessness.

While the nearly $5 billion in HOME-ARP funding will deliver near-term relief to people experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness, President Biden’s American Jobs Plan would build on this relief with additional robust funding to bring the United States closer to ending homelessness and housing instability.

Past Chief of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Has Passed Away

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Past Chief of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Has Passed Away

PARSIPPANY — Past Chief of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Francisco Munoz, passed away on Thursday morning.

“It is with the deepest regret we have to announce the passing of life member and Past Chief Francisco Munoz. Franco passed peacefully this morning. He was a tremendous asset to the organization. Franco’s dedication to emergency services started in his native country of Chile as a firefighter. As an active rescue technician and public safety diver, he will be sorely missed by all. His personality was contagious.”

“Outside of Rescue, he was a true family man. He always had his camera capturing pictures of his beautiful wife and children. They traveled and loved to eat. He loved them. We thank the Munoz family for sharing Franco with us. Our condolences to the family” posted on Facebook.

“Francisco Munoz you were working hard towards completing this certification and we at Northeast Public Safety Divers didn’t want to see that go unfinished. Our deepest condolences to your friend, family, and team! We will miss you brother” said members of Northeast Public Safety Divers.

Treasurer Andrew Ludwig said “I am at a loss for words. A fellow foodie, traveler, teacher, and friend. You always put others first. Rappelling off buildings to diving with you was always an adventure. May you rest in the sweetest peace.”

“He was a gentleman and a great asset and member of our team Rip my Friend you will be missed,” said Joseph Bellardino.

Funeral services will be handled by Par-Troy Funeral Home.

Parsippany Rescue and Recovery is a 100% volunteer rescue department with an active membership of 25 fully trained first responders and heavy rescue. They operate out of two stations that are strategically placed in town which allows for the quickest response time.

The Unit has been serving the town since 1960 and provides heavy rescue, vehicle extrication, dive rescue/recovery, confined space rescue, elevator entrapment, downed tree and limb removal, board-ups, pump outs, emergency power generation, lighting, and special services to its residents.

Parsippany Rescue and Recovery provide mutual aid to six fire departments, two ambulance squads, and one EMS in our town. In addition, the Unit assists the fire departments and rescue squads of Denville, Mountain Lakes, Randolph, Morris Township, Morris Plains, Morristown, Hanover, East Hanover, Boonton, Montville, Fairfield, as well as any other requests from any other municipalities in the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania area.

A Letter from Dr. Barbara Sargent

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A Letter from Dr. Barbara Sargent

PARSIPPANY — A letter from Dr. Barbara Sargent, Parsippany-Troy Hills School Superintendent

Dear Parsippany-Troy Hills School Community,

It’s great to be back in school!  This week, all of our schools welcomed additional students for in-person learning and the energy in the classrooms is buzzing as students reconnect with friends old and new.  Most of our schools have 50% or more of their students attending in-person at this point, which is really terrific.

We are beginning the important work of planning for a full return to school in September.  The district will offer several summer programs that will give children a chance to see each other, play and learn with each other, and reclaim some normalcy.

  • Wide World of Summer and Wide World of Summer PLUS offer students lots of activities and special programs.   The new PLUS program is a ½ day offering with a special focus on Science, Literacy, and Mathematics.  Visit our district website by clicking here  to learn more.
  • The Summer Stepstones program will be offered again this year for students entering Grades 1-8 and Algebra.  More information about this free virtual program which provides lessons in Reading and Math will be available soon.
  • ESL Summer School is available for students entering Grades 1-9 and provides lots of virtual fun for students in Art, food, STEM, and Fitness while reinforcing important language skills.
  • A Summer Skills Boot Camp will be offered in person by invitation for students entering Grades 1-6 in need of targeted Reading and Math intervention.
  • We are launching a special HS Summer Acceleration opportunity for incoming 10th -12th Grade students in Geometry Honors and Personal Finance.  This hybrid program connects our students with our own district teachers and allows them to gain credit for these classes over the summer so they can open their schedules for other studies.
  • Finally, the Extended School Year program will provide specialized instruction and/or related services to students based on their IEP.  We are excited to run this program in person this summer with a virtual component for those who request it.

Whether it is academics, fitness, or cultural and performing arts, Parsippany-Troy Hills is working to provide students in-person and online opportunities to connect with friends and explore new activities.  Please watch the School Messenger announcements and my Friday letters for more information about these programs and our preparations for September.

Sincerely,
Barbara Sargent, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

PHHS Robotics Team Received $500 Grant from Exxon Mobil

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PHHS Robotics Team Received $500 Grant from Exxon Mobil

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School is proud and excited to receive the $500 grant award from Exxon Mobil. These monies will be put to good use by the Robotics Team to purchase new parts for the building of competition robots.

Earth Day Cleanup Preview

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Earth Day Cleanup Preview

PARSIPPANY — With just over a week until Parsippany’s Earth Day Cleanup on April 24, it’s more important than ever to get involved with cleaning up our environment.

Parsippany resident Noah Lustig discusses the dangers of microplastics in the Boonton Reservoir and the impacts on the area’s wildlife from plastics, garbage, and debris that we’ll be cleaning up.
Sign up to volunteer now by clicking here.

Mt. Tabor 5th Grade Host Car Wash

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Mt. Tabor 5th Grade Host Car Wash

PARSIPPANY — Mount Tabor’s 5th Grade class will be holding a Car Wash at the Morris Plains VFW, located at 45 Tabor Road in Morris Plains on Saturday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For just $5.00, you can get your ride squeaky clean for the weekend, while donating to a great cause.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – April 20, 2021

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – April 20, 2021

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct its regularly scheduled council meeting Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via a web conferencing program named WebEx. This program will allow the public to listen in to the meeting and to participate during the public portion session only. This program uses a “raise hand” button in the software to address those who wish to speak during the public portion.

Please be advised that in order for a member of the public to speak during the public portion, they will need to provide their first name, last name, email address, address and city accurately. Anyone not using their real name and address will not be allowed to speak during the public portion.

Step-by-Step Guides

For more information, please contact the Township Clerk’s office at (973) 263-4351 or email pthclerk@parsippany.net.

Resolutions and Ordinances Are Below:

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Scheduled for April 21, 2021

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Scheduled for April 21, 2021

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct its Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via a web conferencing program named WebEx. This program will allow the public to listen in to the meeting and to participate during the public portion session only. This program uses a “raise hand” button in the software to address those who wish to speak during the public portion.

Please be advised that in order for a member of the public to speak during the public portion, they will need to provide their first name, last name, email address, address and city accurately. Anyone not using their real name and address will not be allowed to speak during the public portion.

For more information, please call (973) 263-4286 or email njolie@parsippany.net.

 

 

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting for April 7, 2021

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting for April 7, 2021

PARSIPPANY — Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting for April 7, 2021

Click here to download the agenda

New Bridge at Veteran’s Park Nearing Completion

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New Bridge at Veteran’s Park Nearing Completion

PARSIPPANY — Curious about what’s been happening at Veteran’s Park? The township has been installing a brand-new culvert and bridge with upgraded storm flow relief. The nearly two-year-long project is now nearing completion, and the park will re-open to the public in the coming weeks. Parsippany Engineering Inspector Kevin Donaldson takes us through a few of the improvements being finalized at our treasured recreation area.

Parsippany Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway for Parsippany Restaurants

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Parsippany Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway for Parsippany Restaurants

PARSIPPANY — Arbor Day is swiftly arriving on April 30.  Local Parsippany Restaurants can help celebrate Arbor Day with a seedling giveaway to their customers.

Parsippany prides itself on being a Tree City destination. This Arbor Day, Mayor Michael Soriano invites restaurants to take part in the town’s love of trees by sharing seedlings with takeout and delivery customers.

Any restaurant that would like to participate in a free seedling giveaway for Arbor Day, should contact the Mayor’s Action Center at (973) 263-4262. Requests must be made by April 18.

The Capital Grille Makes Its Debut In Parsippany

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The Capital Grille Makes Its Debut In Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany welcomes The Capital Grille’s newest restaurant in New Jersey right here in Parsippany, located at 10 Dryden Way. This location adds to the over 60 Capital Grille restaurants across the country, featuring stylish ambiance, six private dining rooms, an extensive bar, and wine selection, and world-class cuisine.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee welcomed Capital Grille to Parsippany
“The Capital Grille sets itself apart in the level of service we give to our guests,” said Sales Manager Juliana Chapman at today’s grand opening. “We dry-age our steaks in-house, the seafood is very fresh, we have an extensive wine list. Combined with our service, we offer an exceptional dining experience.”

Parsippany’s location is the third Capital Grille in New Jersey, which was delayed in opening for nearly a year due to the pandemic.

“We’re still at 50% capacity, and everyone has to be six feet apart in the dining room, guests and team members alike,” said Chapman. “Hosts take temperatures at the door of all team members and guests. Our staff wears masks at all times, so we are very safe here.”

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano cuts the ribbon at the Capital Grille

As conditions slowly return to normalcy, Capital Grille sees the importance of providing high-quality dining for Parsippany residents and businesses for years to come.

“There’s definitely a need for a fine dining restaurant in this area,” said Chapman. “We have six private dining rooms, so we’re set up to do a lot of social events, corporate events, and we’re very excited to be here.”

The Capital Grille is located at 10 Dryden Way, Parsippany.

To make a reservation or for more information call (973) 889-8622, or click here.

Managing Partner Michael McNamara and Sales Manager Juliana Chapman displaying a plaque from Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce

Fire at St. Clare’s Hospital; No Injuries Reported

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Fire at St. Clare’s Hospital; No Injuries Reported

DENVILLE — No one was injured after an air handler caught fire on the roof due to a mechanical failure at Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital Monday afternoon.

Photo by Kevin Jarvis. ©2021 Parsippany Focus

Several patients in the emergency room were transported to St. Clare’s Dover Campus and other patients within the building were moved to other unaffected areas of the hospital.

Once the fire was doused, the heavy smoke spread through a portion of the building and led to patients’ evacuation.

Photo by Kevin Jarvis ©2021 Parsippany Focus

Fire Departments from Denville, Parsippany, Boonton, Randolph, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, Morristown, Morris Plains, and Morris Township are at the scene as well as Morris County Task Force and Morris County Sheriff Department.

By Kevin Jarvis ©2021 Parsippany Focus

We will update the story as information is available.

The Friends of Lake Hiawatha Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

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The Friends of Lake Hiawatha Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

PARSIPPANY — This April “The Friends of Lake Hiawatha” is celebrating its tenth anniversary.  The non-profit organization was originally established with one mission in mind and that mission was to “enhance the appearance of the Lake Hiawatha business area and bring more of a community feel to the neighborhood”.

With that in mind, they reached out to partner with our Lake Hiawatha’s merchants.  One of the first goals was to purchase holiday decorations to “brighten up” North Beverwyck Road, which of course, is used by many people as they drive or walk in the area.

With generous donations from many of the merchants, the first purchase was 20 snowflake lights to decorate half of our lampposts for the winter season.  With continued donations and fundraising events, they were able to purchase 20 additional snowflake lights and even added lighted wreaths, enough to cover all lampposts.

Every winter season, thanks to the Parks and Recreation department, which installs and removes the decorations, North Beverwyck Road is transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” and admired by all.

The barrels are displayed along the road with a variety of beautiful flowers for the spring/summer seasons and colorful mums for the fall season

Having reached this goal, they then concentrated the efforts on purchasing barrels for planting flowers.  The barrels are displayed along the road with a variety of beautiful flowers for the spring/summer seasons and colorful mums for the fall season. Thanks to Mayor Soriano’s assistance, the spring and summer flowers are now on display in containers that hang from the lampposts.

Ali Hagag, Malak Hagag and Medina Kandil, Troop #62269, Knollwood Elementary School

Having accomplished their beautification goals, they began to focus on community activities. First, they coupled with the Parsippany Girl Scouts to organize a yearly “Scarecrow Contest” which “The Friends of Lake Hiawatha” sponsored for the past eight years.

Ice cream party at Lake Hiawatha Dairy

Each year girl scout troops create scarecrows that are exhibited either along the boulevard or in the gazebo. The committee members together with some of the merchants vote for first and second prize winners.  The first prize winners enjoy a free ice cream party at Lake Hiawatha Dairy generously donated by John Pascarella and the second prize winners are awarded a pizza party at Valentino’s Restaurant donated by the organization.

“The Friends of Lake Hiawatha” sponsors a Winterfest

“The Friends of Lake Hiawatha” sponsors a Winterfest in December that has become a very popular event for both children and parents. Santa Claus arrives on the Lake Hiawatha fire truck with the generous assistance of our volunteer firefighters.  The children get to meet with Santa, who sits in the gazebo, and thanks to his Elves, each child gets a candy cane and a ticket to their annual raffle.  As they wait for Santa, they enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and listen to Holiday Music. At the conclusion of the evening, the organization donates 10-inch girl’s and boys’ bicycles to the lucky winners of the raffle.

Santa Claus arrives on the Lake Hiawatha Fire Truck

Unfortunately, they were not able to sponsor these events last year due to the pandemic.  Hopefully, this year the organization will continue with the community activities which have brought families from different parts of Parsippany to Lake Hiawatha, the only truly original Main Street in our Township.

The current members of the “Friends of Lake Hiawatha”, Antoinette Piccolo-Simmons, Carol Greco, and John Pascarella, are committed to continuing these wonderful community activities.

Annual Fire Hydrant Inspection and Flushing to Commence

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Annual Fire Hydrant Inspection and Flushing to Commence

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany Troy-Hills has scheduled a township-wide hydrant inspection program.

Starting Sunday, April 18, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department will begin its annual Hydrant Inspection and Flushing Program.

Crews will commence during the overnight hours and conclude each day at 6:00 a.m. The program is expected to run until May 21. This program is essential to maintaining the water system which involves us systematically opening fire hydrants to increase water flows, therefore allowing us to flush any minerals and deposits from the water mains.

While flushing the system won’t interrupt water service, residents may notice a temporary drop in your water pressure or discolored water. This is normal and is not a health hazard. If this occurs, simply let your cold water tap run until it is clear. Check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher. If water pressure or water volume seems low after flushing has been completed, check your faucet screens for trapped particles.

If residents have any specific questions about the hydrant flushing in your area you may contact the Water Department at (973) 263-7099 Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $35 Million in Aid to Restaurants

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Murphy Signs Legislation Providing $35 Million in Aid to Restaurants
MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A-5444, which provides $35 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for restaurants throughout New Jersey. The bill – sponsored by Senators Vin Gopal and Joseph Lagana and Assembly Members Vincent Mazzeo, Pedro Mejia, Christopher Tully, and Louis Greenwald – provides aid to a particularly hard hit sector of New Jersey’s economy. The bill is part of a five-bill, $100 million relief effort aimed at helping New Jersey’s small businesses recover from the year-long pandemic.
“For the past year, our restaurants have fought the good fight, and we know that fight has not been easy,” said Governor Murphy. “This legislation will provide a much-needed lifeline to small business owners, who, through no fault of their own, have been devastated by this pandemic.”
“The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented health and economic tragedy for everyone, but it is hard to think of a sector that has been hit harder than restaurants. Restaurant owners and their employees have faced previously unimaginable challenges with a tenacity and grit that has been inspiring for everyone, but they cannot overcome COVID-19 alone,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “There is now a light at the end of the tunnel, but we still have a long way to go to get there. The $35 million in new grant funding Governor Murphy has signed into law today will provide vital support these businesses need to bridge the gap and continue reopening safely.”
“Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were more than 19,000 food and beverage establishments throughout New Jersey, with restaurants employing nearly 8 percent of the workers in our state,” said Assembly Members Mazzeo, Tully, Mejia and Greenwald.  “The public health emergency has taken a significant toll on this industry, which so many of us benefit from and enjoy. We must provide support to these establishments to help them get through this crisis and allow them to employ New Jerseyans while continuing to serve residents and visitors alike for years to come.”
“With capacity limitations affecting bars and restaurants, the food and drink industry has been struggling since the start of the pandemic,” said Senator Gopal. “Many of these smaller restaurants and bars have been fraught with the potential of closing down permanently, which would not only have an effect on the local economies, but the job status of many workers within this industry. This funding will help ensure that these establishments can keep their doors open and help restore the jobs that have been lost due to the pandemic.”
“Mom and pop restaurants and bars have always been keystones in our communities, creating multigenerational traditions and shaping neighborhoods. Sadly, many of these institutions have been forced to close or suffered greatly over the last year,” said Senator Lagana. “With this grant funding, we are giving beloved small businesses an opportunity to get through the hard times, hire workers and remain an integral part of their community.”
The relief aid will be administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. To date, the NJEDA has distributed more than $250 million in aid to some 55,000 businesses across the state.

Christine Clarke Donates Over 600 Pounds of Food as Part of Petition Drive

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Christine Clarke Donates Over 600 Pounds of Food as Part of Petition Drive

MORRIS COUNTY — 26th Legislative District State Senate candidate Christine Clarke dropped off 604 pounds of donated food to five food pantries around her district, after her ‘Petitions and Pantries’ drive to support food-insecure constituents while collecting signatures for her ballot petition to represent the 26th District.

“It’s important that we have our eyes on those who need us most as we move forward campaigning for the kind of servant leadership we want in the statehouse, and that includes supporting our local food pantries. It’s important that we help children sleep at night with full bellies and give parents the reassurance that New Jersey is not just supportive but empathetic during these difficult times,” said Clarke.

The donations collected during Clarke’s “Petitions and Pantries” signature drive events were split to benefit five food pantries in the district:  Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains, the Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry at the Parsippany Community Center, the Lincoln Park Food Pantry in Lincoln Park, the pantry at West Milford Presbyterian Church in West Milford, and the pantry at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Verona. This follows the work Clarke did in her personal capacity as a mother and activist supporting food pantries in her hometown of Jefferson after recovering from covid-19 herself in 2020, as more residents found themselves relying on food pantries for support.

Clarke is an environmental advocate, a grassroots organizer, and a mother-of-four running for State Senate to build the clean energy economy, improve healthcare, protect clean air and water, and lead with empathy and fiscal sense.  She has lived in Jefferson for 16 years with her husband and four children.

The 26th District includes 13 communities in Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties: Butler, Fairfield, Jefferson, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Montville, Morris Plains, North Caldwell, Parsippany, Rockaway Township, Verona, West Caldwell, and West Milford.

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Parsippany Focus is a digital news organization that provides news coverage of Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. The organization was founded in 1989 by Frank Cahill, who currently owns and operates the organization. Parsippany Focus covers local news, events, and community issues, and their content is primarily distributed through their website and social media channels. The organization has been serving as a trusted source of news and information for the Parsippany-Troy Hills community for over 30 years.

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