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Morris County Retirees Education Association Announces Scholarship Recipients

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Morris County Retirees Education Association Announces Scholarship Recipients

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund (MCREAP) will proudly award twelve $2,000. scholarships to Morris County students who are pursuing a career in education.

First-year recipients of this award include Arianna Granda, Morris Knolls High School; Anna Marina Accumanno, Hanover Park High School; Caroline Berardo, Parsippany Hills High School; Nicole Kahwaty, Morris County School of Technology who received her MCREAP Scholarship funded by Visions Federal Credit Union; Ashleigh Paige Muth, Hanover Park High School who received her MCREAP Scholarship funded by the Estate of Ann Korinda; McKenzie Shea Lynch, Mt. Olive High School who received her MCREAP Scholarship funded in the memory of Tina Antalek and finally Katie Elizabeth Berger, Boonton High School who received her MCREAP Scholarship funded by the Executive Board of Morris County Retirees Education Association.

Second-year recipients include undergraduate Anna Lenger of Kutztown University (Chatham High School); Arianna Lee of The College of New Jersey (Morris Knolls High School); Courtney Graf of Shippensburg University (Roxbury High School); Savannah Jenks of St. Joseph’s University (Chatham High School) who received her MCREAP Scholarship funded by Visions Federal Credit Union and finally Avianna Miller of Drew University who received her MCREAP Scholarship funded by the Estate of Ann Korinda.

We wish these deserving young people well as they prepare to enter the moat rewarding and challenging profession.

Prosecutor’s Office Detective Commended for Saving a Life While Off-Duty

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Prosecutor’s Office Detective Commended for Saving a Life While Off-Duty

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker presented a commendation to Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Luis Goncalves for intervening while off-duty, saving the life of a woman.

Detective Goncalves was traveling on Route 3 in Lyndhurst on May 20, returning from an investigation.

Detective Goncalves observed a female sitting on the edge of a high bridge with her feet dangling off the bridge. Fearing she was attempting to commit suicide, Detective Goncalves contacted the Lyndhurst Police to report his observation.

Detective Goncalves identified himself as a detective with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and told the dispatcher that he would standby and render further assistance. The female got off the ledge and attempted to walk towards the busy highway.

She was stopped from entering the highway, and Detective Goncalves assisted with the translation of the Spanish language. He detected that she had slurred speech and was incoherent.

Upon a search of the woman, a controlled dangerous substance was retrieved and she was secured by Lyndhurst Police officers for further investigation.

Prosecutor Knapp said “The heroic lifesaving actions of Detective Goncalves while off-duty undoubtedly prevented a tragedy from occurring. He and all of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office detectives are unreservedly dedicated to protecting and preserving the safety of our residents. I am very proud to recognize Detective Goncalves for his service under very adverse circumstances.”

Clap Out for Our Parsippany Graduates

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Clap Out for Our Parsippany Graduates

PARSIPPANY — We can’t have a graduation or a party, but we can show the seniors our love…right from our own homes!!!

This is happening on graduation day, Thursday, June 18. Parsippany High School graduates in the morning and Parsippany Hills High School graduates at 6:00 p.m. From 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., let’s clap like crazy, blow those horns, shake that cowbell.

Make some serious noise to say congratulations to the Class of 2020!

Parsippany Community Update June 3, 2020

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Parsippany Community Update June 3, 2020

PARSIPPANY — As the growth rate of COVID-19 cases continues to slow, I am happy to see that Phase 2 of New Jersey’s reopening plan will be coming into effect on June 15. Over the coming weeks, we expect more municipal services to open up to the public, just as the recycling yard did earlier this week.

Murphy Announces Outdoor Dining Protocols and Process to Expand Premises for Liquor License Holders

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Murphy Announces Outdoor Dining Protocols and Process to Expand Premises for Liquor License Holders

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 150, permitting outdoor dining starting on Monday, June 15, with an accompanying Executive Directive from the New Jersey Department of Health that lays out health and safety standards that food or beverage establishments are required to follow. In addition, the Governor announced a special ruling by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control creating a pathway for liquor license holders to expand the premises on which they may serve alcohol.

“Restaurants and bars throughout New Jersey have been immensely cooperative with necessary public health measures that were placed upon them while battling the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Allowing outdoor dining and the expansion of alcohol-serving areas will allow restaurants and bars to begin welcoming customers back while continuing to comply with necessary social distancing guidance.”

Executive Order No. 150 allows outdoor dining at food or beverage establishments in New Jersey starting on Monday, June 15. Establishments will be required to follow a number of COVID-19 health and safety protocols issued by the Department of Health, including a limit of eight customers per table, and requirements of at least six feet of distance between parties. In addition, for as long as indoor dining is not permitted, food or beverage establishments are required to prohibit smoking in any outdoor areas designated for the consumption of food and/or beverages.

The Order further notes that municipalities are permitted to use their existing authority to allow food or beverage establishments to expand their footprint to outdoor areas, both within their property and among municipally-governed areas, including but not limited to sidewalks, streets, or parks.

Additionally, a special ruling by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will temporarily permit establishments with liquor licenses to expand their licensed premises into outdoor areas that are either contiguous or non-contiguous to their permanently licensed premises. Establishments may apply through the POSSE ABC Online Licensing system, and if approved will be issued a temporary permit effective on June 15th that will run until November 14, 2020. ABC will not take action on any application until it receives an endorsement or approval by the appropriate governing body officials, and it is the responsibility of the licensee to comply with local ordinances and site plan requirements.

Click here for a copy of Executive Order No. 150

Click here for a copy of DOH Executive Directive on Outdoor Dining

>Click here for a copy of NJ ABC Special Ruling

Follow-up Note from the Board of Education Regarding Tonight’s Rally

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PARSIPPANY — The communication that came out yesterday regarding the Board of Education’s decision to not allow usage of Parsippany High School parking lots for tonight’s rally was based solely on current laws and policies in place within the District.

The organizers of the rally had not contacted nor coordinated with the Board of Education.

With that said, we have advised the Police Department that the lots will not be cordoned off and will be available to our law enforcement agencies as necessary and as they see fit.

The Board of Education supports our entire community, and we always want to see and work towards a better way forward. While the rally tonight is not a Board of Education organized event, the Board appreciates and supports everyone’s’ right to respectfully express their opinions on the current issues facing many of our community members.

Parsippany Community Update June 1, 2020

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Parsippany Community Update June 1, 2020

PARSIPPANY — Both of our volunteer EMS squads rely on fundraising from members of the public to ensure the best training and equipment possible. That’s why they’re able to provide Parsippany residents with such a high quality of service, even during the most trying times. You can donate to our Volunteer EMS squads through the information provided below:

Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Inc.
9 Dunnerdale Road
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Tax ID 22-2409171
Click here to donate.

Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad
PO Box 41
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
Tax ID 22-6088546
Click here to donate

Letter to the Editor: A letter to Dr. Barbara Sargent

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parsippany focusDear Editor: 

Good evening Dr. Sargent,

My name is Olivia Johnson and I am a senior at Parsippany High School. I am writing to you in regards to the BOE’s refusal to allow the peaceful Black Lives Matter protest to start on Parsippany High School’s grounds. As a black student here in the district, I can tell you first hand that you and all of the schools I have been through in this district have done very little for your black students.

There has habitually been little to no support for your black students whether it be during Black History Month, during traumatic tragedies such as the brutal murder of George Floyd, or outright and blatant racism by the student body. I am writing to tell you that we are tired of seeing little to no allyship on behalf of the BOE.

People are simply asking to gather on school grounds because it is a central location in Parsippany. No one is going to damage property or incite violence. What about protesting police brutality and speaking up for the Black Lives Matter movement is inherently violent and riot-inducing to you? There are plenty of peaceful protests all throughout the country, especially in New Jersey, that has been going on for the past few days.

The people of Parsippany and neighboring towns are seeking to exercise their freedom to assemble and freedom to speak up for what they believe. Your choice to prohibit us from using Parsippany High School as the starting point for a powerful and meaningful demonstration, especially to your black student body, is very telling of where your interests and care reside. Please reconsider this decision.

Thank you,
Olivia Johnson

Parsippany Chief of Police Issues Statement Regarding Tonight’s March

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The Chief of Police for Parsippany, Andrew Miller, has issued the following statement in regards to tonight’s march:

A message from Chief of Police Andrew Miller:

The organizer for the Parsippany March for Black Lives, who is a Parsippany resident, requested our support to facilitate a safe and peaceful rally so their message that police brutality, racism, and abuse of authority will not be tolerated could be heard. In support of their message, the Parsippany Police Department, along with assistance from the MCPO and MCSO, will ensure the safety for all while this peaceful event takes place this evening.

The Parsippany March for Black Lives which is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, a permit has been issued for the event.

Parsippany has 747 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19; 80 Deaths

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Parsippany has 747 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19; 80 Deaths

PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified the number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills at 747 individuals. It is also reported there are a total of 80 deaths in Parsippany-Troy Hills related to COVID-19.

Morris County has risen to 6,385 presumptively tested positive cases. A total of 616 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey, a total of 160,918 presumptively tested positive cases with a total of 11,721 deaths.

Morris County COVID-19 Cases

Note: Case numbers are updated in the afternoons on Monday-Friday. For statewide numbers, visit the State of NJ COVID-19 Dashboard.

Cumulative COVID-19 Cases (as of 3:50 p.m., Monday, June 1)
Municipality 5/21 5/22 5/26 5/27 5/28 5/29 6/1
Town of Boonton 101 101 101 101 101 101 101
Township of Boonton 79 80 88 94 95 95 95
Borough of Butler 86 86 88 88 89 90 91
Borough of Chatham 54 55 55 55 55 54 57
Township of Chatham 115 117 122 122 125 127 128
Borough of Chester 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Township of Chester 43 43 43 43 43 43 43
Township of Denville 150 150 150 152 152 152 152
Town of Dover 643 645 660 660 660 661 662
Township of East Hanover 130 130 131 133 133 133 133
Borough of Florham Park 121 121 124 124 125 125 126
Township of Hanover 179 179 179 179 179 179 177
Township of Harding 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Township of Jefferson 209 210 211 212 214 214 215
Borough  of Kinnelon 69 69 69 69 69 69 69
Borough of Lincoln Park 319 320 333 334 337 339 341
Township of Long Hill 44 44 44 45 45 45 45
Borough of Madison 130 129 131 131 130 132 132
Borough of Mendham 66 66 66 66 65 65 66
Township of Mendham 38 38 38 39 39 39 39
Township of Mine Hill 60 61 61 61 62 62 66
Township of Montville 215 215 215 216 216 217 219
Borough of Morris Plains 56 57 57 59 59 56 56
Township of Morris 277 279 279 281 281 281 281
Town of Morristown 506 506 515 533 536 541 563
Borough of Mount Arlington 44 44 45 45 45 46 47
Township of Mount Olive 243 245 254 254 252 255 256
Borough of Mountain Lakes 19 19 19 20 20 20 20
Borough of Netcong 29 29 29 29 29 29 29
Township of Parsippany 716 719 721 741 744 746 747
Township of Pequannock 197 198 199 200 200 200 201
Township of Randolph 257 258 262 264 263 264 267
Borough of Riverdale 38 38 38 38 38 39 40
Borough of Rockaway 95 95 95 96 96 97 97
Township of Rockaway 238 238 237 237 239 239 239
Township of Roxbury 240 242 243 244 244 245 249
Borough of Victory Gardens 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
Township of Washington 111 111 113 115 115 117 119
Borough of Wharton 151 151 153 153 152 152 153
TOTALS 6132 6152 6232 6297 6311 6333 6385

The figures reflect COVID-19 positive cases as of the date and time indicated, some cases which may be pending, or have yet to be entered into the system.

Please note the following limitations and provisos related to the data above:

  • COVID-19-related deaths are not included in this data. Visit the State of NJ COVID-19 Dashboard for a summary of death totals.
  • Pursuant to HIPAA, specific identifying health information of persons testing positive or who have passed due to the virus will not be released.
  • Data reflects COVID-19 positive cases on dates and times indicated; some cases may be pending and are not yet entered.
  • Data may not include cases with incomplete or incorrect street addresses or PO boxes. Such cases require additional investigation by local health officials.
  • Figures do not include persons under quarantine/isolation due to exposure and who have not tested positive.
  • The numbers, especially higher numbers, do not necessarily reflect community spread in a specific town. Various factors may be related to high numbers, such as increased testing and facilities with high-risk populations.
  • This data should not be used to gauge if heightened precautions are needed in specific towns. Social distancing, hand hygiene, and preventive steps must be followed at all times regardless of the number of cases in a municipality.

Letter to the Editor: How could this happen? When will it end? When will we learn?

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Like so many across our country, I was shocked and horrified to witness the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in broad daylight last Monday. Mr. Floyd’s murder, the fact that so many let it proceed uninterrupted, and the days it took to arrest one of those responsible have reopened deep wounds throughout our country. Millions of our fellow citizens are in agony. How could this happen? When will it end? When will we learn?

I am a white American. I will never, no matter how much I empathize, know what it’s like to be black. To quote a friend of mine, and fellow Parsippany resident, “People who have never been black simply do not and cannot understand how traumatizing all of this is for a black person. Black people are terrified. And every day, we are assailed with videos and images of people who look like our fathers and uncles and brothers being murdered. We watch the life drain from their eyes. And it. Is. Traumatizing.”

Most people simply do not and never will understand what it’s like to be black in America. We never have and never will need to fear being casually asphyxiated by a police officer in broad daylight. Those of us who are not black need to acknowledge these complicated dynamics, and consider how our lives may be very different if we were.

Issues surrounding biases go well beyond direct interactions with law enforcement. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, “half of the white medical trainees believe such myths as black people have thicker skin or less sensitive nerve endings than white people”. According to the NAACP, “African Americans are incarcerated at more than 5 times the rate of whites.” A recent Forbes article noted that “Black Home Buyers [Are] Denied Mortgages More Than Twice As Often As Whites”. These disparities exist empirically, in multiple fields, and directly in front of our eyes. But summoning the fortitude to make the changes protesters are seeking has, thus far, eluded us.

Where we can start is listening to, empathizing with, and supporting black Americans, not just in the midst of a tragedy like George Floyd’s murder, but in the months and years to come.

At the same time, we can still be supportive of our police officers. We cannot fall for the false narrative that you can only support one or the other, police officers, or black Americans. Adults must be capable of holding more than an “us vs. them” mentality in our heads. Dozens, hundreds, thousands of black Americans have fallen victim to abuses by police, up to and including losing their lives, over the course of centuries in this country. And we need reforms and accountability to end this injustice now, which is exactly what people are protesting and speaking out about. At the same time, police officers do an incredibly dangerous job that takes a serious toll on their bodies, mental health, and family lives. Police officers, who share a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences, deserve our respect. We do not have to pick between black Americans protesting for reform, and police officers who keep us safe. We can love both. We should love both. And if we are to finally move forward as a country, we must love both.

Opening our hearts to empathize is a start, but it is not enough. What we need to do is open our ears to hear what black people tell us is actually happening to them every day. Open our minds to accept that these are not exaggerations or isolated incidents. And then, open our mouths to demand the changes that the victims of this violence say we need and need right now.

Anything less will never break this cycle.

Matt Clarkin

Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey to Enter Stage Two of Restart and Recovery

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Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey to Enter Stage Two of Restart and Recovery

MORRIS COUNTY — As part of his restart and recovery plan, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” Governor Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey will enter Stage Two on Monday, June 15.

Guided by strict protocols from the New Jersey Department of Health, as well as input from the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Commission and complementary Advisory Councils, Stage Two will include outdoor dining for restaurants and indoor, non-essential retail as of Monday, June 15.

Beginning on Monday, June 22, barbershops and salons will be able to reopen. In the period to follow, New Jersey will work toward the gradual opening of personal care, gyms, and health clubs, at reduced capacities as the stage progresses. All of these activities will be allowed pursuant to strict health and safety guidelines that will be issued in the coming days. New Jersey ended maximum restrictions and moved to Stage One on May 18, 2020.

“As we move through Stage One of our strategic restart and recovery process, public health data continues to demonstrate our collective success in flattening the curve of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations,” said Governor Murphy. “It is with these favorable metrics, coupled with expanded testing capacity and contact tracing, that we can responsibly enter Stage Two of our multi-stage approach to recovery. Our economic restart must instill confidence among our residents and visitors that their safety, and that of their families, is our number one priority. I encourage all New Jerseyans to continue their vigilance in keeping themselves and their communities safe by social distancing, wearing face coverings, washing hands frequently, and limiting gatherings.”

STAGE 2:
Restrictions are relaxed on activities that can be easily safeguarded.

Phased-in businesses and activities, with adherence to safeguarding and modification guidelines, include:

  • Outdoor dining (beginning on June 15)
  • Limited in-person retail (beginning on June 15)
  • Hair salons and barbershops (beginning on June 22)
  • Youth summer programs (beginning on July 6)
  • In-person clinical research/labs
  • Limited fitness/gyms
  • Limited in-person government services (e.g. – Motor Vehicle Commission)
  • Museums/libraries

All workers who can work from home should continue to work from home.

Precautions that apply across all stages include:

Clinically high-risk individuals who can stay at home should continue to do so.

      • All residents and businesses should follow state and federal safeguarding guidelines:
      • Wash hands
      • Wear masks in public
      • Respect social distancing
      • Minimize gatherings
      • Disinfect workplace and businesses
      • Minimize gatherings
      • No mass gatherings
      • New Jersey will move toward subsequent stages based on data that demonstrates improvements in public health and the capacity to safeguard the public, including:
      • Sustained improvements in public health indicators, including new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, individuals in intensive care, and ventilator use;
      • Substantial increase in testing and contact tracing capacity;
      • Sufficient resilience in New Jersey’s health care system to include adequate bed capacity, ventilators, personal protective equipment, and workforce;
      • Widespread safeguarding of workplaces;
      • Widespread safeguarding and capacity of child care, schools, and mass transit;
      • Continued public compliance.
      • If public health indicators, safeguarding, or compliance worsen on a sustained basis, New Jersey will be prepared to move back to more restrictive stages as well.

      For a one-page summary of Governor Murphy’s multi-stage approach to restart New Jersey’s economy, click here

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PHS Bands Virtual Solo & Small Ensemble Concert 2020: Premieres at 7:00 p.m.

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PHS Bands Virtual Solo & Small Ensemble Concert 2020: Premieres at 7:00 p.m.
PARSIPPANY — Please join in celebrating the Parsippany High School Band students as they present to you, virtually, the 2020 Solo & Small Ensemble Concert! All performances were filmed and edited by the students. Stick around to the end as they honor the Seniors and present the annual awards. We hope this concert brings you some joy during these uncertain times. Thank you for supporting music in Parsippany and around the world!

Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce Statement on George Floyd

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Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce Statement on George Floyd

PARSIPPANY — Life is so very precious and fleeting. We are only on this earth for a short time and the time of our departure is generally unknown. We try to make the most of our lives during the time we have – to love, to cry, to hope, to dream. Unfortunately, there are times when the end of life is not a natural one.

The death of George Floyd is one such death. This despicable and heinous taking of life by the arresting police officer and the inaction of those other officers who could have stopped it, are not acceptable in our society and are not representative of the majority of the law enforcement officers who protect and serve within our communities. Regardless of your politics, this blatant disregard for the life of one of God’s Beloved children is unacceptable.

We are better than this. Our country must be better than this. When we see injustice we must act swiftly and with informed precision to address, dismantle, and redress its inequities.  We cannot remain silent or simply offer gratuitous platitudes time and again in hope that things will change, nor in our anger and frustration, must we use violence and unlawfulness to respond in-kind. We must find a way to heal through open and honest dialogue – together, as one people. I stand firm in my belief that as difficult as it may be, we can, and will find a way.

Parsippany Library System ADULT YouTube Channel

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Parsippany Library System ADULT YouTube Channel

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library Adult YouTube Channel.

June 1:  Join us this Monday for our poetry readings by one of our Library Staff. This week we will feature readings from Joyce Kilmer and Christopher Marlowe

June 2: 9:00 a.m. Tech Tips from our Tech Guru, Valerie Smith
10:00 a.m. Yoga for Seniors through Zoom.

June 3: 10:00 a.m. Historical Romance- Scottish Style Book Bundle goes live.

June 4: 9:00 a.m. This week on Presentation Thursday join us for the Levins and their Poe Preview show-Music and fun!

June 5: Fridays are for fun. Fun Fitness for all ages with Miss Karen. STEAM programs with Miss Corinne. From Reference Librarian Vera Borum- a how-to for using Novelist – Media Mention

Click here and enjoy!

Virtual Children’s Programs at the Parsippany Library System

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Virtual Children’s Programs at the Parsippany Library System

PARSIPPANY —National Trails Day Challenge (June 1) – Check out Alltrails or Traillink websites or apps to find local trails to bike, hike, or walk this week or make your own trail at your neighborhood! Watch Miss Karen’s video on GEOCACHING to learn how to find treasures along the way (geocaching.com)! Take a photo and tell us where you went and post it on our Facebook Messenger page.

Challenge- Facebook Poll:  Which outdoor activity do you like better?  Swimming or Riding your Bike?  We will post the winner of this poll on Saturday, June 6.

Zoom Farm Animal Storytime– Monday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m.   Recommended for children ages 2-5.

Listen to stories about farm animals, sing songs, and dance along with Miss Jen.

Email jennifer.carlin@parsippanylibrary.org for the meeting link.

Monday Maker Challenge with Miss Corinne – Hidden Paper Towel Message – learn how to create a hidden message using markers, paper towels, and water!  Share your finished secret message with us!

Eric Carle Storytime – Monday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m.  Miss Rose will share stories by Eric Carle and show you how to make a simple craft based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Pete the Cat, Rory the Dinosaur and Miss Kristen Storytime Fun – Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. – Join Miss Kristen as she reads about Pete the Cat and Rory the Dinosaur.

Fitness Fun 1,2,3 Go!  Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. Join Miss Karen as she gets the body moving, plus challenges your mind with riddles to answer, in this exercise video for all!

Easy Reader Book Club Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m.  (Recommended for kindergarten-second graders but everyone is welcome) Join Mrs. O via Zoom and listen to easy reader stories about birthdays.  Register by sending an email to ptchildrens@parsippanylibrary.org

STEAM Thursday with Miss. Corinne – Floating M&M’s Science Experiment – Learn how to make the M on the M&M candy float off the candy!  We will learn about how solids dissolve in liquids.

Biscuit Fun – Thursday, June 4 at 2:00 p.m.  Join Miss Rose on Zoom to listen to stories about Biscuit the Dog and participate in some fun activities.  Register by sending an email to rose.schulman@parsippanylibrary.org.

Pajama Storytime at Outside Animal Adventures. Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. Miss Karen will share books about birds, elephant & piggie, a gorilla, and more! Plus interact with flannel board activities and see how to make a fun colorful caterpillar craft!

Learning about Lions. Friday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m. Listen to Mrs. O read a story about a lion, learn some interesting facts about lions, and make a lion using your fingerprints.

Zoom Kindness Stories and Hearts. Friday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m.  Recommended for children ages 5 and up.  Listen to Miss Jen read a story about kindness and create paper hearts with kind words or sentences to give to someone special (friends or family).  We will make our hearts together using paper, scissors, and markers or crayons.  Email jennifer.carlin@parsippanylibrary for meeting link.

Amazing Women Storytime with Miss Kristen– Friday, June 5 at 5:00 p.m. – Learn about the lives of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in NYC, and Mary Edwards Walker, a 19th-century doctor who just wanted to wear pants!

 

 

 

Parsippany-Troy Hills Library Book Drops Now Open

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Library Book Drops Now Open

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Library book drops are now open! You can return your items at any time. Fines and fees have been waived until Tuesday, June 30.

The library cannot accept books or media donations at this time. Due to current public health considerations, donations left at the Library will be quickly discarded.

Parsippany March for Black Lives to be Held

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PARSIPPANY — A peaceful protest and march is being planned by a Parsippany High School graduate for Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m.

According to a FaceBook post, Parsippany March for Black Lives will be held to honor the life of George Floyd and others who have lost their lives to police brutality. It will start at Parsippany High School, 309 Baldwin Road, and will continue to Veterans Park.

One of the organizers, Jabari Jackson said “Join us tomorrow as we are organizing this march to peacefully spread awareness about the uncomfortable truth of police brutality in America.”

There will be several speeches and a moment of silence for the victims. Marchers are encouraged to bring posters, noise-makers, and to also wear a mask.

In a release from Parsippany Police Department, “Parsippany Police Department will be assisting with traffic control, along with ensuring the safety of all participates, during a peaceful rally starting at Parsippany High School (PHS) and proceeding down Vail Road, crossing Route 46, and then ending at Veterans Park. Once the rally concludes inside Veterans Park, they will then proceed back up Vail Road to PHS. While the march is taking place, Vail Road will be closed from Route 46 to approximately Knoll Road. It will be partially reopened while they are inside Veterans Park and closed again while they proceed back to Parsippany High School.

ShopRite Dietitians Offer Expanded Online Services

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ShopRite Dietitians Offer Expanded Online Services

PARSIPPANY — Over the past few months, many Americans have been eating more home-cooked meals than ever before and exploring new ways to prepare healthy, delicious dishes. To help those who may feel challenged by the daily ritual of meal prepping, recipe hunting, and of course, cooking, ShopRite’s team of dietitians are increasing their digital presence by offering free advice, tools, and resources that provide meal solutions and assistance.

“These days, more than ever before, our customers are seeking new and creative ways to serve meals that are good for their families, affordable and easy to prepare,” says Natalie Menza-Crowe, RD, MS, Director of Health & Wellness at ShopRite. “That’s why we are so proud of our team of registered dietitians who are ‘going digital,’ and offering a wide variety of resources to our customers and our associates using social media platforms, online resources, and more.”

Some of the ways ShopRite’s dietitians are helping shoppers with meal planning and prep include:

  • Offering personalized food and nutrition advice using a ‘Virtual RD’ chatbox available by clicking here.
  • Offering personalized consultations, available by appointment. Dietitian: Barbara Galvin R.D., 808 Route 46, Parsippany NJ,07054; (973) 335-2625 Ext. 3002; Barbara.Galvin@wakefern.com
  • Hosting Instagram Lives weekdays at noon at @ShopRiteStores, and weekly “Wellness Wednesday” Facebook Live videos with the RDs
  • Providing free, downloadable monthly digital recipes books as well as customized recipe suggestions via ShopRite’s “Recipe Shop” portal by clicking here.
  • Providing meal ideas and video how-tos by clicking here.

“ShopRite’s free in-store RD program has always been one of the signature offerings of our comprehensive health and wellness program,” says Menza-Crowe. “We’re glad that we’re able to continue to offer this important service to offer solutions and assistance to our customers when they need it most.”

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Pennacchio Resolution Seeks Federal Action to Assist Businesses Struggling to Survive

Frank L. Cahill
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Pennacchio Resolution Seeks Federal Action to Assist Businesses Struggling to Survive

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio introduced a Senate resolution urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to help hundreds of thousands of businesses struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

The resolution (SR-69) seeks federal action to assist commercial tenants and landlords as businesses remain closed and lease payments become due.

“We want to prevent a domino effect that could do irreparable damage to local economies,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “Companies can’t conduct business, employees lose their jobs, lease payments are missed, and landlords can’t make their mortgage payments. This resolution, as is my bill (S-2460) in the New Jersey legislature, provides a safety net to prevent businesses from closing forever and landlords from facing bank foreclosures.”

The resolution asks Congress to allow commercial property owners who voluntarily offer rental forgiveness to business tenants to claim a portion of the lost rent as a tax deduction. Landlords who forgive rent during the COVID crisis would be eligible to claim a portion of the discount, up to $15,000 as a deduction against their federal income tax under Pennacchio’s initiative.

“Our recovery from this fiscal calamity requires unconventional considerations,” said Pennacchio. “There is a lot of benefit with this plan, and no new bureaucracy. When businesses lock their doors forever and valuable real estate sits vacant and abandoned, it has a devastating impact on neighborhoods and entire regions.”

Unlike Senator Pennacchio’s state legislation, S-2460, which would allow a New Jersey income tax credit of up to $5,000 to landlords who voluntarily forgive any or all of a business rent up to $15,000, the federal resolution calls for a tax deduction.

Pennacchio noted the net dollar amounts between using credit for the state and a federal deduction for those in the 30 percent federal tax bracket are very similar.

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