MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio called the escalating COVID death count within long-term care facilities a heartbreaking indication that after almost a year into the pandemic, errors by the Murphy Administration are still costing the lives of elderly residents.
“More than 300 seniors died in facilities in December alone, more than the previous three months combined,” said Pennacchio. “The Administration has clearly failed to learn from its mistakes – mistakes that contributed to the loss of more than 7,500 virus victims. COVID outbreaks continue a rampant spread through veterans and nursing homes, and the State’s policies have not been adapted. They are doing the same things and hoping for different results, and as the numbers show, that approach is failing miserably.”
The conditions in nursing homes and LTC facilities are spiraling, with cases and deaths nearly doubling in 45 days. Department of Health statistics show that since Nov. 16, there has been a 132 percent increase in cases associated with outbreaks, and fatalities spiked 62 percent.
“The Administration has failed to apply the same common sense to nursing homes they have afforded the prisons,” Pennacchio said. “The state continues to allow new COVID-positive patients into nursing homes, exposing and putting at risk the vulnerable residents who reside there. How do they justify that?”
Pennacchio faulted the State Senate for “abdication of responsibility,” and “a historic indifference to the more than 7,500 souls that died.”
The Senator called for a Senate Select Oversight Committee to investigate the Administration’s handling of the COVID crisis in April. A month later, with fatalities mounting in nursing homes, Senate Republicans wrote a letter to Senate leadership requesting the creation of the panel.
“We had an agreement to convene the committee, but unfortunately, it became a partisan issue. On three different occasions, motions to form this important Senate Select Committee were voted down on partisan lines with Democrats refusing to commit to the oversight,” Pennacchio said. “The families of nursing home victims have no place to turn for answers because the State Senate turned its back on them.
“The Senate Dems showed more interest in figuring out who placed the cones on the George Washington Bridge than investigating the policies resulting in unthinkable numbers of deaths in nursing and veterans homes,” the Senator continued.
“The pandemic is more important than political gamesmanship, and the recent numbers make it crystal clear,” said Pennacchio. “The people sent us to Trenton to do a job, and it is time for the Senate to investigate the way the State has handled the COVID outbreak.”
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — ShopRite announced it has joined a partnership with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure Americans have access to the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available.
ShopRite of Greater Morristown: 178 East Hanover Avenue, Cedar Knolls will be one of the few Morris County ShopRites participating.
The Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care (LTC) Program for COVID-19 Vaccination will provide COVID-19 vaccine coverage to pharmacies across the United States, including select ShopRite pharmacies. Under the federal program, HHS and CDC will work with select ShopRite Pharmacy locations to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines in the communities that ShopRite stores serve.
“We’re proud to take part in this groundbreaking public health campaign, which could significantly reduce the spread of COVID-19,” said Jeffrey Mondelli, RPh, Vice President of Pharmacy, Health & Beauty at Wakefern Food Corp., the logistics, distribution, and merchandising arm for ShopRite stores. “The federal program is aiming to mass immunize the population throughout the spring of 2021, and our pharmacists are up to the challenge and ready to help our communities.”
ShopRite said its pharmacies received an initial shipment of the Moderna vaccine, which requires two inoculations. Vaccinations are available by appointment only and there is no charge to receive the shots, the company said.
With supermarkets throughout the Northeast – many of which are in densely populated areas – ShopRite has been working through the pandemic to ensure that communities have access to fresh foods and necessities. ShopRite stores have adopted recommended safety precautions to keep their associates and shoppers safe, including mask mandates, plexiglass panels, temperature checks, and limitations on the number of customers in-store.
“We are proud to partner with the CDC and HHS to offer the vaccine to our shoppers at our participating ShopRite Pharmacy locations once it is available,” added Mondelli. “By working with these federal agencies and a network of pharmacy partners, we can help rapidly expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in the neighborhoods served by our ShopRite Pharmacy stores. This is the next step in helping to revitalize our communities.”
MORRIS COUNTY — Drivers will soon have a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities during traffic stops — the most common law enforcement interaction for Americans.
Under legislation (A3871) signed by Governor Phil Murphy, the Motor Vehicle Commission must produce a video on drivers’ rights and responsibilities during police traffic stops and incorporate it into their education and testing process.
“As a mom and an advocate for education, I was excited to embrace this bill because it offers an important learning opportunity for new drivers. Understanding your rights when stopped for a traffic violation is just as important as reading and interpreting road signs,” said Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, a prime sponsor of the bill. “It equips drivers with the knowledge to act responsibly and ultimately encourages more positive police encounters. It also creates a safer environment for law enforcement.”
Drivers are granted certain rights under state and federal law, including the right to be free from unreasonable or illegal searches by law enforcement, and the right to remain silent and not answer questions by the police.
“We want to establish a foundation for safer, less stressful police interactions and in order to do that, we must educate people on what actions are permissible under the law,” said Dunn (R-Morris). “Educating new drivers is an issue that should be championed by both sides of the aisle and I am glad I will get to see this law implemented.”
The law will take effect in seven months. After this time, soon-to-be drivers will be required to watch the video before taking the written examination for a validated permit.
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be holding its Annual Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The Township Council Agenda Meeting will immediately follow the reorganization meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) took the oath of office as the Representative of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Sherrill joins the 117th Congress for her second term.
“It’s an incredible honor to once again be sworn in and to continue my service to the 11th District,” said Rep. Sherrill. “I have high hopes for 2021 as we see the light at the end of the tunnel for COVID and ensure that people have a secure future in the aftermath of this horrible pandemic. I stand ready to work with my colleagues and the new administration to serve North Jersey and get us to the other side of this crisis.”
PARSIPPANY — Mayor Michael Soriano announced his campaign for reelection. Running with Mayor Soriano for Township Council are Cori Herbig, a public policy director with extensive legislative affairs experience, and Judy Hernandez, an engineer with a long record of volunteer service to Parsippany.
Mayor Soriano was a career electrician before running for Mayor, his first run for public office, in 2017. Born on an Army base, Mayor Soriano has served as a foreman and superintendent on numerous construction jobs, including the Freedom Tower. Since becoming Mayor of Parsippany, he has worked to stabilize the township’s long-broken finances, protect our natural environment and open spaces, increase community engagement in local government, and hold the line against overdevelopment.
“My administration has worked tirelessly to reverse the mistakes of the past and make municipal government work on your behalf,” Mayor Soriano said. “We have made tremendous strides in the last three years towards building a township that puts your needs over political considerations. With Cori and Judy by my side, we will continue to make Parsippany the model for our neighboring towns to follow.”
Cori Herbig
Cori Herbig is a resident of Lake Hiawatha. With over two decades of government affairs experience, Cori currently works as the Director of State Public Policy at Mars, Inc, focusing primarily on issues of sustainability and animal health and welfare. Prior to joining the Mars team, Cori worked at Everytown for Gun Safety (which includes Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America) for five years, where she worked to pass lifesaving gun violence prevention policies and preserve public safety laws throughout the country.
Earlier in her career, she spent 13 years advocating for animal welfare at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, where she fought at the state and federal levels to keep animals safe from abuse and neglect. Before joining the ASPCA, Cori practiced housing law at Westchester/Putnam Legal Services, where she advocated to keep struggling families safe from unlawful eviction. She grew up in Chester and moved to Lake Hiawatha in 2013, where she now lives with her husband and two children.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Mayor Soriano and Judy Hernandez on the campaign trail this year,” Herbig stated. “I’m confident that Mayor Soriano, Judy, and I can keep Parsippany moving forward as we emerge from a year of unprecedented challenges and help ensure that Parsippany is one of the best places to live in the state! I love this town, and I’m eager to serve the people of Parsippany.”
Morris County Democratic Committee Chairman Chip Robinson has endorsed the ticket, stating, “I am proud to support Cori Herbig and Judy Hernandez for Council. They ran a great campaign in 2019, and are great individuals who will faithfully serve the community on Council. Mayor Soriano, Cori, and Judy have our full support in their campaign this year.”
Judy Hernandez
Judy Hernandez is a 21-year resident of Parsippany living in Glacier Hills with her husband and two children. Her professional experience is as a civil and environmental engineer and environmental advocate. Judy has worked on projects from the proposal, contract, and planning stages to design and construction. She has also sat on the Open Space Committee. Currently, she serves as Vice-Chair on the Parsippany Environmental Advisory Committee, a member of the Parsippany Green Team, and as the Mayor’s designee on the Planning Board. Judy is also involved in her neighborhood association on the civic committee. Her goal is to engage the community and bring attention to pressing issues. Whether the issue is public health, environmental justice, fair-share housing, pollution, water security, development, or economic and impacted ecosystems, Judy believes that all of these issues intersect and must be approached through communication, education, and sharing ideas.
“Being on local committees and boards, I have built relationships with people of differing convictions, and I have learned that what we all have in common are similar concerns and goals,” Hernandez said. “Those goals are to have safe, nurturing, and healthy environments for all, from our youngest to our oldest residents. There is an opportunity for our shared goals to bring people together. I had the opportunity to run for Council in 2019, and I had met people by knocking on doors and listening to their concerns. Parsippany is a diverse township; we share many of the same concerns, and we can achieve our goals together.”
No matter the issue, Mayor Soriano has always put the interests of the people of Parsippany first. As Councilmembers, Cori Herbig and Judy Hernandez will do the same.
“Mayor Soriano, Cori Herbig, and Judy Hernandez represent everything going right in Parsippany,” said Morris County Democratic Political Director Leslye Moya. “I’m looking forward to supporting their campaign and seeing progress continue in Morris County’s largest community.”
“Parsippany residents have hit the jackpot with this ticket,” said Parsippany Democratic Committee Chair Matt Clarkin. “The executive, legislative, and volunteer experience that Mayor Soriano, Cori, and Judy bring to the table is unprecedented at the local level. This is the team we need to keep our township moving in the right direction.”
The Soriano-Herbig-Hernandez team will hold a formal campaign kickoff later this month. The primary election will be held on June 8, and the general election will be held on November 2.
PARSIPPANY — Anyone who knows me knows that one of my favorite go-to restaurants in Parsippany is the Gourmet Café. Since I was dining there for a pre-holiday dinner with friends, I figured it was as good a time as any to write up a review.
Gourmet Café (Italian Restaurant) is located at 136 Baldwin, Parsippany. For reservations call (973) 316-0088.
The Gourmet Café is like so many New Jersey small, independently owned, and operated restaurants that you find hidden in the middle of some strip mall off the highway. The Gourmet Café is in Baldwin Plaza on Baldwin Road in Parsippany, nestled between a row of other small stores, and right off Route 46 West.
Matt Pierone, Patrick Minutillo, Lou Pitsilis and Armando Luna
Despite a classy and attractive exterior, unless you know of the Gourmet Café chances are you will drive right past it. Fortunately, many have found their way to this multi-award winning, highly acclaimed venue throughout the 15 years it has been here, mostly through word of mouth and social media. One thing I have noticed is that once someone finds this place they come back, and they come back often.
Chef Matthew Pierone
The Gourmet Café, which opened in 2007, is the lifelong dream, pride, and joy of Chef Matthew Pierone, known to all his friends and customers, which are usually the same, as Chef Matt. I think you must look at the back story of any great Chef to really appreciate how, where, and from whom, they learned and how they developed their exceptional culinary skills and abilities. I believe that a great Chef must pay his/her dues if they want to get to where they can earn such recognition. Ask any of his customers and they will most likely tell you, Chef Matt who is one of the most sincere, warm, welcoming, and personable people you will ever meet always goes the extra yard to make every customer feel that they are part of his family, which presents itself not only in the personalized service but in the high-quality gourmet dishes that he is proud to serve every day. When he can extricate himself from the kitchen Chef Matt enjoys making the rounds and personally visiting every table. A genuinely nice personal touch.
Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Mozzarella and Red Peppers
Back to Chef Matt’s back story which began at age 14 as a dishwasher at several popular restaurants before graduating with the highest honors from The New York Restaurant School in Manhattan. Early ventures into the restaurant trade included stints at such high-quality establishments as Gracie Mansion, The Highlawn Pavilion, and the Rainbow Room in NYC. As he continued to learn and develop his skills his reputation grew, and people noticed. He went on to become the Executive Chef at the Racquets Club of Short Hills, Chef de Cuisine at Eccola Italian Bistro, Saucier at Rod’s Steak House, Chef at the Green House & Sous Chef at the Grande Café in Morristown. Each new experience providing Chef Matt the opportunity to continue to enhance his culinary skills, which now can be experienced with a visit to his fine establishment.
Pignoli Encrusted Sea Scallops
On entering the Gourmet Café, you will find a very classy and chic ambiance. Custom crafted tables are spaced throughout in accordance with COVID safety rules, the interior of the beautiful dining room comes across as very intimate, cozy, and comfortable. The restaurant is immaculately clean, and the service is fast, personable, and always professional. Basically, it is a very friendly Bistro style setting with tasteful accouterments throughout, including the Chef’s nicely framed family photographs that adorn the walls and the tasteful brick accents. The dining room is always well-appointed, and the table settings are always elegant and sparkling and do not forget to bring along your favorite vino as the Gourmet Café is BYOB.
On entering we were immediately welcomed and directed to our well-prepared table. Without delay, our wine was uncorked (at my request) as cold water and a basket of bread was brought to our table by the very accommodating, friendly, and cordial wait staff.
Zuppa di Pesce
On this visit our group started with appetizers’ including Spiedini all Romana (this bread filled treat complete with Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Anchovy, and Garlic was fantastic), Pignoli Encrusted Scallops with a Balsamic Reduction drizzled over the large, sweet, and buttery, perfectly prepared row of scallops, fresh and flavorful grilled shrimp, and a generously sized portion of Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Mozzarella and Red Peppers. I personally could not wait to try the Gourmet Café’s newest dish, Zuppa di Pesce. The carefully prepared presentation alone makes your mouth water.
Zuppa di Pesce
This is truly a treat any seafood lover will go crazy over. A large selection of fresh and delicious assorted seafood thoughtfully arranged over al dente pasta with a ring of mussels surrounding the plate. It was seriously as good a Zuppa di Pesce as any I have ever had.
The roasted, crispy Chicken Matteo also looked and smelled amazing. Served with crispy Salami, Spinach, and melted Mozzarella and served with an Anisette brown sauce. I was told by my friend that it was as delicious as it looked as he devoured his serving.
Orecchiette with shrimp, sausage, roasted peppers and served with a Maple Whiskey Sauce
Of course, there’s always the Gourmet Café’s signature pasta dishes to choose from. Tonight’s choice was the Orecchiette with shrimp, sausage, roasted peppers and served with a Maple Whiskey Sauce. Perfectly prepared with just the right amount of shrimp and sausage to compliment the pasta.
A normal human being would have stopped there but I could not pass up Chef Matt’s newest sensation, the Pear Clafoutis. I have never had or heard of this French dessert and I do not know how it is made but it is tender, sweet, and somewhat custard-like and topped with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. I was seriously impressed at how good it was and along with a final cappuccino it made for a perfect end to a memorable dining experience. I have no doubt that the Pear Clafoutis will soon be a much-in-demand item on the dessert menu.
Chicken Matteo
We are incredibly lucky to have such high quality, gourmet Italian food available right here in Parsippany and I highly recommend stopping in and giving the Gourmet Café a try. I am confident you will not be sorry.
Dine-In, Take Out, BYOB, Available Parking, Curbside Pickup, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options.
Gourmet Café (Italian Restaurant) is located at 136 Baldwin, Parsippany. For reservations call (973) 316-0088. To visit their website click here.
BOONTON TOWNSHIP — On December 31, 2020, members of the Boonton Township Police Department assisted the NYPD Major Case Squad and the NYPD/FBI Joint Bank Robbery/Violent Crimes Task Force, with the arrest of George Martin, 31, of Parsippany on an outstanding criminal warrant for bank robberies he conducted in New York City.
An investigation by the Boonton Township Police Detective Bureau determined that Mr. Martin was staying at various residences in Morris County including a residence within the Township.
A joint effort with the NYPD was put together and Mr. Martin was located and placed under arrest without incident. He is being lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending extradition to New York.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County will modify its no-cost COVID-19 testing efforts by next week to focus on the walk-up service provided by-appointment-only at the County College of Morris and phase out at-home-tests for all but homebound, symptomatic residents.
Municipal leaders throughout the county were told of the modified testing plan in a conference call, and they were urged to help the county find transportation alternatives for residents who do not drive, but who otherwise would be able to use the walk-up testing center at CCM. That testing operation was opened at the Student Center in Randolph earlier this month and requires individuals to pre-register for a test through the Morris County COVID-19 website.
Individuals who are symptomatic and unable to leave their homes will still be able to order no-cost, at-home tests through the Morris County COVID-19 website. But the only at-home test available after next week will be a federally-supported nasal test known as Pixel, which is provided by Lab Corp.
A second at-home test, which is a saliva test offered over the past month through Vault Health, is being phased out. The transition is necessary because more than 50 percent of the people who have ordered the at-home Vault tests have hoarded them, forcing authorities to focus Morris County’s limited COVID-19 testing resources on programs that are not as easily abused.
About 16,300 of the at-home Vault tests have been ordered, yet only 7,500 have been returned with samples for testing. While the Pixel at-home testing is supported through a federal grant, Morris County has fronted the costs of all Vault testing in the county, including the CCM center, a community testing program operated through the Zufall Health and the at-home tests that must now be discontinued.
Morris County has received very limited aid under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to respond to the pandemic. It was one of 12 New Jersey counties left to fund their own COVID-19 pandemic response efforts last spring when $1 billion in direct CARES Act relief dollars were provided to nine other counties to share. The nine counties received from $87 million to as much as $162 million, while the rest of New Jersey received nothing.
The CARES Act direct aid was conditioned on whether a county’s population, based on the 2010 Census, exceeded 500,000 residents. Morris County missed the mark by 7,724 residents, but worked with state and federal representatives, as well as the Governor’s office, to eventually secure more than $7 million in CARES dollars last August to pay for past testing efforts and continue testing programs into the New Year.
PARSIPPANY — “Councilmembers Janice McCarthy and Emily Peterson recently announced that they will not be seeking re-election in 2021. I recall that they were initially apprehensive about what to expect from their Republican colleagues on the Township Council,” said Council President Michael dePierro.
“They eventually found us to be dedicated to serving our Township and despite the differences in our approach, we all wanted what was best for Parsippany. Mutual respect grew between us even if we disagreed about a particular issue,” he continued.
“Janice and Emily continue to serve on the Township Council until December 31, 2021, so they are not done yet. I have enjoyed working with them both and hope that we can still work together to make Parsippany a better place even after their terms end,” said dePierro.
PARSIPPANY — 2020 was an incredibly difficult year with so many ups and downs that nobody could have ever seen coming.
Through it all, the members of Front Line Morris saw so many people come together and do whatever they could to help make a difference to so many people that needed it many of which never thought they would ever need it.
It went from Meals to PPE to Food Drives to Lawn Signs to Clothing Drives and so much more.
Over $70,000 in monetary donations on top of probably over $50,000 in food and clothing donations not to mention the time and work given to help however possible.
Who knows what the future will hold but at the end of the day they know just how amazing they could be when all work together! With that said they are extremely proud and honored to announce that Front Line Morris has now been officially incorporated as the newest New Jersey Non-Profit Organization!
Nicholas Kraus picking up the donations from Stop & Shop
This will allow the group to continue their efforts to raise funds towards helping those in need at the times they need it the most without having to do so via GoFundMe Front Line Morris will also be able to work with other corporations to receive donations, grants, and fund matching programs among other opportunities.
“We look forward to expanding our outreach as much as possible to help in any way we can,” said President Chris Mazzarella.
Front Line Morris Officers are President: Chris Mazzarella; Vice-President: Ted Stanziale and Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Zwigard.
MORRIS PLAINS — Integrity House, one of the largest not-for-profit providers of substance use disorder treatment licensed in the state of New Jersey, with programs in Morris Plains, Kearny, Newark, Secaucus, Toms River, and Paramus, announces they have been awarded the Outstanding Provider of the Year Award, by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA). The Outstanding Provider of the Year award recognizes the highest quality behavioral healthcare provider for New Jersey residents over the previous year.
NJAMHAA is comprised of New Jersey’s leading mental health and substance treatment providers treating residents across NJ suffering from co-occurring disorders, mental illness, as well as the families of these individuals. The Outstanding Provider of the Year Award showcases Integrity House’s commitment to its mission to provide mental health and substance use treatment services within the local communities and highlights superior success and performance achieved over the previous year.
“Integrity House has faced countless unexpected challenges throughout this year, but we’ve remained resilient throughout it all,” said Robert J. Budsock, CEO of Integrity House. “We continue to provide quality treatment and care to those who need it most. A big highlight of this difficult year was when Integrity House was awarded NJAMHAA’s Outstanding Provider of the Year. I am pleased to accept this award on behalf of the Board, staff, and the entire Integrity House family. I cannot thank NHAMHAA enough for your steadfast support!”
In keeping with their overall goals and mission, Integrity House continues to help individuals rebuild their lives the moment they walk through the door, making sure that they can integrate back into the community, even though all of the hardships of 2020. In addition, Integrity House is committed to helping individuals to achieve lasting, sustained recovery, by providing resources for healthcare, housing, and job training skills in addition to its core mission of treating substance use disorders. Integrity House was honored with the Outstanding Provider of the Year award during a virtual ceremony.
For more information on Integrity House, and the full continuum of care that Integrity House provides click here.
About Integrity House:
Integrity House is committed to helping individuals and families through comprehensive, integrated addiction treatment and recovery support in a manner that brings about positive, long-term lifestyle change. Integrity’s CARF accredited, licensed, and highly effective treatment community believes in a client-centered, holistic approach, offering integrated services and a full continuum of care for addressing substance use disorders.
Founded in 1968, Integrity House is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of substance use disorder treatment licensed in the state of New Jersey. Integrity’s robust outpatient, residential, and supportive housing offerings, complemented by ongoing prevention and education services provide individuals with a path to sustainable recovery.
PARSIPPANY — RRT 2 Campus L.L.C. has made an application to the ParsippanyTroy Hills Township Planning Board seeking site plan approval, together with variance, waiver, and exception relief from certain requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance, in connection with the construction of a 172-unit residential building and associated site improvements on property located at 2 Campus Drive (Block 202, Lot 3.20); 4 Campus Drive (Block 202, Lot 3.2); and 1633 Littleton Road (Block 202, Lot 3.1).
The application is now listed as Application # 20-516 on the Planning Board Agenda and is scheduled for a public hearing on January 11, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.
1633 Littleton Road is located on the corner of Campus Drive and has been vacant since 2014 when Skanska moved to Interpace Parkway. The building is a total of 57,722 square feet on two floors.2 Campus Drive has been purchased by Roseland Residential Trust
According to the Master Plan Mack-Cali (Block 202, Lots 3.12 and 3.20), is located at 2 and 3 Campus Drive. The owner of this property has proposed to develop a total of 410 units, 82 of which will be affordable, in two new multi-family apartment buildings: one to replace a vacant office building at 2 Campus Drive, and one to be constructed on vacant land at 3 Campus Drive.
2 Campus Drive: Block 202, Lot 3.20
Principal Use
Multifamily
Max. Number of Dwelling Units
172
Min. Lot Area (acres)
5
Max. Building Story/ Height (ft)
3/40 up to 60 ft from westerly property line 4/50 remainder
3 Campus Drive is not part of this application but the Master Plan calls for 238 Multi-Family Dwelling Units to be built. 3 Campus Drive is vacant land.
PARSIPPANY — The meeting of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board scheduled for Monday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m. will be held via WebEx due to the rise in new COVID-19 cases.
The meeting can be accessed by using the following WebEx link found on the Township Website under upcoming meetings or by clicking here.
Click here to download the 2021 schedule of meetings.
The meeting of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. will be held via WebEx due to the rise in new COVID-19 cases.
The meeting can be accessed by using the following WebEx link found on the Township Website under upcoming meetings or by clicking here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Rockaway Township Police Chief Martin McParland announce Deris M. Avila-Ulloa, 13, from Rockaway Township has been found safe.
Avila-Ulloa made contact with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit. She responded to the Charlotte Police Department (North Carolina) on December 29, 2020. Her family has been notified. No further details are being provided at this time.
Prosecutor Carroll would like to thank the public for helping to get the word out about the missing teenager. He also thanks the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit, Rockaway Township Police Department, and our partner agencies for their role in this investigation.
PARSIPPANY — Councilmembers Janice McCarthy and Emily Peterson announced today that they will not be seeking re-election for the Parsippany Township Council in this upcoming election.
McCarthy and Peterson made the announcement today and thanked the residents of Parsippany for the opportunity to serve while ensuring that even as they will be stepping back from public life after the end of their term, they will not stop advocating for the positive change that Parsippany requires.
“After much deliberation with family and friends, I have decided against running for re-election to the Parsippany Township Council in order to pursue other opportunities. It has been my honor to represent the residents of Parsippany alongside my colleagues on the Council and am truly proud of the work that we as a council have accomplished during our tenure. Through our leadership on the Council, Parsippany was admitted to the Highlands Council, an action that will benefit residents for years to come. Another major accomplishment being the stark change in the divisive tone of politics that plagued our Council for years.” said McCarthy, adding “I sincerely hope that this model of bipartisan cooperation with respect and consideration for all involved will result in changes to the rest of our local government.”
“It has been an extremely difficult decision for me to make, but I will not be seeking re-election to the Parsippany Township Council. Thank you to all the residents who entrusted me with their representation, it has been the honor of a lifetime. I am proud to have been part of the first female-majority council in Parsippany history alongside Councilwomen Janice McCarthy and Loretta Gragnani and am gratified in all the support and encouragement that our Republican colleagues on the Council gave us. Despite our policy and ideological differences, we lead a productive, thoughtful, and most importantly, respectful, dialogue in solving some of the township’s most pressing issues.” Peterson said, adding that “We should all be proud in having acted correctly in our role as an independent branch of government and check on the executive branch as we are required to. We have made strides in reducing plastic waste, ensured that the administration begins to fix the dire financial problems that it faces, and brought back respect to the Council that our residents so desperately deserve. In addition to this, through Council leadership, residents can look forward to enjoying new and improved amenities throughout town, such as the Grill Room at the Knoll and the Reservoir Trail. While we as a Council have accomplished much to be proud of in “cleaning up Parsippany”, there is still much work left to do, but I am sure that even with Councilmember McCarthy and I leaving after this upcoming election, we will be left in good hands.”
McCarthy and Peterson both gave their best wishes to residents and colleagues in the upcoming year, stating “We wish our colleagues on the Council, residents, and all that have helped us make Parsippany a better place the very best in the upcoming year.”
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany purchased 25 food boxes containing 35-40 pounds of food to distribute to families in need during the pandemic.
Kiwanis Member Justin Musella picked up the food boxes in Roxbury and dropped them off at Parsippany High School since they needed refrigeration. The needy residents then received the boxes at Parsippany High School.
Kiwanis member Justin Musella loading up his vehicle in Roxbury to transport the food for refrigeration
Kiwanis members dedicate more than 6 million volunteer hours and invest more than $100 million in service projects that strengthen communities and serve children every year. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany ensures that all children have the opportunity to lead healthy, successful lives. They believe that by helping one child, you help the world.
If you are interested in learning about our club, we currently meet weekly on Thursday at 7:15 a.m. via Zoom by clicking here). For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — Area residents can help those in need by donating warm winter clothing.
Mutual Morris and the Parsippany Clergy Council are currently hosting a Winter Clothing Drive to assist needy families during the cold winter months. Coats, jackets, gloves, and hats of any size for women, children, and men will be accepted and passed along to needy residents.
You can drop off winter items at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church at 480 South Beverwyck Road until December 31.
For more information, contact Lily Benavides at (908) 290-4158, or email by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — In the early morning hours on Tuesday, December 29, Officers responded to an attempted vehicle burglary which was captured on CCTV by a resident on Prospect Road in Lake Parsippany.
While on the scene, the Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call reporting a motor vehicle crash in the area of Marmora Road and Frontage Road. The caller further advised multiple people exited the vehicle and fled on foot, according to Sergeant Brian Conover.
Responding officers located the vehicle which was determined to be stolen. Due to the likelihood that both incidents were related, neighboring towns were requested to assist in setting up a perimeter.
During the incident, other residents called our Communication Center reporting unknown individuals running through their yards in the Lake Parsippany area.
During the course of the initial investigation, three individuals were located and detained by the responding Troopers and Officers.
A firearm was located in the area where one suspect was found.
Parsippany Officers also took multiple reports of vehicle burglaries as residents woke up and checked their vehicles.
If you believe your vehicle was broken into, please do not enter the vehicle and contact our non-emergency number (973) 263-4300.
Morris Plains Police Department, Hanover Police Department, Human Services Police Department, Morris County Park Police, Morris County Sheriff’s Office CSI and K-9 Units, and the New Jersey State Police, along with their Aviation Bureau assisted in the investigation.
These incidents remain under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — To help alleviate the growing shortage of food and donations at our area Food Banks, the Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey recently made two significant donations. On December 11, CCCNJ donated $3,000 to Table of Hope’s Mobile Food Pantry program. On November 6, CCCNJ had already donated $3,000 to Parsippany’s Food Pantry.
Mayor Michael Soriano was on hand to receive both check donations from Pastor Paul Shen of CCCNJ. Mayor Soriano thanked Pastor Paul for his team of six driver volunteers who deliver the Food every Friday from the Liquid Church distribution point to more than 30 home-bound families in the Parsippany and Lake Hiawatha area.
CCCNJ’s Food Delivery Drivers: Lenny Voo, Rev. Paul Shen, Mayor Soriano, Andrew Lie, Kai Hsieh.
Dawn King of Table of Hope was pleased that the recent $3,000 donation will help Table of Hope purchase fresh vegetables and fruits in addition to the non-perishable canned food that is distributed.
If you would like to volunteer at these Mobile Food Pantry sites, click here to apply.
