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Regional Recovery Task Force Outlines Recommendations for Supporting Mass Transit in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Frank L. Cahill
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Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill

PARSIPPANY — The Regional Recovery Task Force released their third report today outlining recommendations to congressional leadership on mass transit as we adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report follows the task force’s meeting with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman and CEO Patrick Foye, who also served from 2011 and 2017 as the Executive Director for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

“North Jersey residents rely on mass transit to get to work and our entire region is interconnected by our transit system,” said Rep. Sherrill. “We must work to make our systems safe and ensure they have the resources they need to successfully get our economy back up and running. It’s critical that Congress supports these efforts.”

“I want to thank Chairman Foye for his leadership during this critical time,” said Rep. King. “It is imperative that Congress ensures the sustainability of New York’s transit system so that residents can return to their jobs, schools and way of life.”

“As we cautiously reopen the Eastern Seaboard, bringing mass transit back to speed is going to be an essential but complicated element,” said Rep. Himes. “The rail system is an irreplaceable artery in Southwest Connecticut, which is why we’re going to listen to experts like Chairman Foye and the Centers for Disease Control to ensure we adopt a safe and fact-based approach.”

“I want to thank Chairman Foye for speaking with us about the challenges facing our transit system during this pandemic,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “Our transit workers have been on the frontlines of COVID-19, and we must ensure that every worker has the resources they need to stay safe on the job.”

The Regional Recovery Task Force highlighted key opportunities for congressional action:

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can establish guidelines for the amount of social distancing required on mass transit;
  • Congress can also support research and development of new technologies specifically for mass transit systems that aid social distancing and infection control;
  • Congress can provide additional aid to support mass transit so they can continue this vital service despite steep decreases in revenue.

Representatives Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and Pete King (R-NY) formed the Regional Recovery Task Force with Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Jim Himes (D-CT), Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), Dan Meuser (R-PA), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ). The task force is working with leading experts across key fields to put forth bipartisan recommendations and policy proposals for near- and medium-term efforts to get Americans back to work, and address critical questions facing the United States in the coming weeks and months, particularly in the Northeast.

Click here to download “The Regional Recovery Task Force’s” third report.

Parsippany has 715 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19; 75 Deaths

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified an additional seven Parsippany residents presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, since it was last reported on Friday, May 15.

The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 715 individuals. (This data is as of 3:06 p.m., Wednesday, May 20). There are also 75 reported deaths.

Morris County has risen to 6,110 presumptively tested positive cases an increase of 33 cases since last reported on Monday, May 19. A total of 581 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 150,399 presumptively tested positive cases with a total of 10,747 deaths.

The County of Morris, in partnership with Atlantic Health, is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the County College of Morris, Dover Chester Road, Randolph, NJ 07869, in parking lot 1. The hours for testings are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on weekdays and is for Morris County residents only. There is no fee for the test.

To be tested, residents MUST:

  • have a COVID-19 test prescription from a healthcare provider
  • read and acknowledge the consent form
  • make an appointment

For information and to make appointment residents should visit the Morris County by clicking here.

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 3:36 p.m., May 20)
Municipality 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/18 5/19 5/20
Town of Boonton 100 101 101 101 101 101 101
Township of Boonton 74 74 82 74 76 76 77
Borough of Butler 82 83 86 85 85 85 86
Borough of Chatham 54 53 54 54 54 54 54
Township of Chatham 120 120 120 116 116 116 115
Borough of Chester 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Township of Chester 41 41 41 41 42 42 43
Township of Denville 145 145 137 145 146 146 147
Town of Dover 620 623 627 630 638 642 643
Township of East Hanover 125 125 126 126 130 130 130
Borough of Florham Park 116 119 119 119 120 119 121
Township of Hanover 170 170 165 173 175 175 178
Township of Harding 24 24 22 24 24 24 24
Township of Jefferson 205 205 204 204 208 208 209
Borough  of Kinnelon 67 68 68 69 69 69 68
Borough of Lincoln Park 300 302 305 305 310 314 316
Township of Long Hill 44 44 44 44 44 44 44
Borough of Madison 125 128 126 127 129 131 131
Borough of Mendham 61 61 61 66 66 66 66
Township of Mendham 38 38 35 38 38 38 38
Township of Mine Hill 57 57 58 58 58 58 59
Township of Montville 209 208 209 209 212 215 215
Borough of Morris Plains 55 55 58 55 55 55 55
Township of Morris 268 267 269 270 272 272 277
Town of Morristown 477 479 487 489 496 499 503
Borough of Mount Arlington 43 43 43 43 45 44 44
Township of Mount Olive 239 238 238 237 238 240 240
Borough of Mountain Lakes 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Borough of Netcong 28 28 28 28 29 29 29
Township of Parsippany 668 675 678 681 704 708 715
Township of Pequannock 186 189 189 191 193 194 194
Township of Randolph 253 252 252 252 255 255 257
Borough of Riverdale 34 35 36 36 36 37 38
Borough of Rockaway 94 94 94 94 94 95 95
Township of Rockaway 231 231 235 236 238 238 238
Township of Roxbury 230 232 235 235 238 239 240
Borough of Victory Gardens 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
Township of Washington 103 103 102 103 110 110 110
Borough of Wharton 145 144 149 149 150 150 151
TOTALS 5890 5913 5942 5966 6053 6077 6110

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.
New Jersey: COVID-19 Deaths by Age
New Jersey: COVID-19 Deaths by Race

Council President dePierro Introduces Resolution to Hold High School Graduations

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Frank L. Cahill
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2017 PHS Graduation

PARSIPPANY —  Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Michael dePierro introduced a resolution urging Governor Murphy to permit “In-Person Graduation Ceremonies” subject to adequate social distancing measures.

The resolution states “…Township Council hereby urges Governor Murphy to permit local school districts to collaborate with local public health agencies to permit in-person graduation ceremonies subject to adequate social distancing measures.”

“With proper precautions and safe distancing, it should be possible to have high school graduations. The resolution that I introduced last night is asking the governor to ease restrictions on high school graduations. That at least allows School Boards and Superintendents to consider the option,” said dePierro.

dePierro’s resolution also states “the Township Council urges Governor Murphy to permit local school districts to collaborate with local public health agencies to permit in-person graduation ceremonies subject to adequate social distancing measures.”

The resolution passed 5-0 and a copy will be sent to the Governor’s Office. Click here for a copy of the resolution.

 

New Jersey to Launch Online Grocery Shopping for SNAP Recipients

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — New Jerseyans enrolled in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be able to use their benefits to order groceries online starting next week.  Online shopping will be available through Amazon and participating Walmarts, ShopRites and The Fresh Grocers.

NJ SNAP recipients will be able to use their benefits card to order groceries from Amazon starting on May 27. Walmarts, ShopRites and The Fresh Grocers that that provide online shopping will also accept online ordering with SNAP benefits starting on May 28.

“Online grocery shopping is another important step in our efforts to get affordable groceries to New Jerseyans during this public health emergency,” Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson said. “Having the option to order groceries online is more important than ever, as we all work together to stay-at-home as much as possible.  We hope that the launch of SNAP online grocery shopping promotes equity by providing participants access to a convenient tool that many New Jerseyans are already using to comply with the stay-at-home order.”

NJ SNAP currently serves about 700,000 New Jerseyans in 356,000 households, with the monthly SNAP benefit based on household size and income.

Recipients will be able to use their Families First Electronic Benefits Transfer card to purchase eligible groceries from the participating retailers. Under federal rules, SNAP benefits cannot be used to pay for delivery fees.

To learn more, recipients can visit Amazon.com/SNAP to register their EBT card. Visit here to learn about Walmart’s SNAP online program.  Any Walmart, ShopRite or The Fresh Grocer that currently provides online shopping will also accept online ordering with SNAP benefits.

New Jersey received federal approval for online SNAP grocery shopping from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In addition to online SNAP grocery ordering, Human Services has taken the following steps to help New Jerseyans access affordable food during the emergency:

  • Distributed an extra $106 million in additional benefits to SNAP recipients since the start of the emergency.
  • Ensured that everyone whose benefits were up for renewal in March and April, or are due in May or June were extended for six months, meaning that nobody’s SNAP benefits will be ended during these extensions for not completing the renewal.
  • Made it easier to apply for SNAP during this emergency by waiving the normally required interview and the hard copy signature on applications, so as to reduce the need for face-to-face interactions.
  • Updated our online system to make it easier for SNAP applicants to track their application.
  • Received federal approval to provide about 600,000 children who normally receive free or reduced-price school meals $416.10 each to help with nutritional support during the time that schools have been closed during the pandemic.  Benefits will be delivered in June.

“For those New Jersey families who may have difficulty getting to the grocery store – and that may be for a variety of different reasons — using SNAP benefits online can make the basics of feeding yourself or your family a little less complicated,” said Human Services Assistant Commissioner Natasha Johnson, who directs the Division of Family Development that oversees NJ SNAP. “We continue to urge residents to visit njhelps.org to learn more and apply for food assistance and other benefits.”

Our Revolution New Jersey Endorses Charlie Baranski For Morris County Freeholder

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Frank L. Cahill
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Charlie Baranski

MORRIS COUNTY — Our Revolution New Jersey endorsed Charlie Baranski, the progressive candidate for Morris County Freeholder. “Charlie is the bold voice that Morris County Democrats have been looking for at the county level. His locally-focused progressive ideas can cut across all political party barriers and can be the reason we finally take back a seat on the Freeholder board in November.” said the Our Revolution New Jersey Board Members.

Our Revolution is a progressive group dedicated to winning progressive issue fights, electing progressive champions, transforming the Democratic Party, and getting big money out of politics. “As a progressive candidate in red Morris County, I know the value of advocating for solutions at the local level, and building a locally-focused progressive coalition. Progressive solutions and advocacy are the path to victory for us as local Democrats” said Baranski in accepting the endorsement.

Our Revolution New Jersey’s nod is the first major endorsement on either side in the contested primary for the single Freeholder seat up this cycle. Democrats will vote for their Freeholder nominee on July 7.

Early Morning Fire Destroys Morgan Road Home

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Frank L. Cahill
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Fire Damage at 18 Morgan Road

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5 and Parsippany Troy-Hills Fire District 6 responded to an early morning fire at 18 Morgan Road.

Damage to the roof of of the home

Also responding was Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance, Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services responded approximately 3:00 a.m. Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Chief 6 was first on the scene and reported smoke from the front of the home. Due to the quick response of the firefighters the fire was knocked down by 3:13 a.m.

The roof was boarded up by Parsippany Rescue and Recovery

Reports indicate two occupants were transported to Morristown Medical Center for evaluation.

A family dog was rescued, but a cat was uncounted for.

Parsippany Rescue and Recovery responded to the scene to board up the premises after the investigation..

The Parsippany Fire Investigator, Morris County Crime Scene Investigation and Morris County Prosecutors Office Arson Unit were on the scene investigating and left the scene at  approximately 10:30 a.m.

PSEG and JCPL was requested to the scene to secure utilities.

Deputy Chief Paul Anderson, Lieutenant Josh Levine and Nicolas Limanov from Parsippany Rescue and Recovery at the scene boarding up the premises.
Deputy Chief Paul Anderson entering the home after the crime scene investigators left scene
Debris from the fire
Morris County xx can be seen through the window conducting an investigation
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5, Parsippany Troy-Hills Fire District 6, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance and Parsippany Rescue and Recovery at the scene

Meet Pebbles, a 4-year-old Pit Bull mix with the cutest smile!

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — This sweet, sweet girl was in a local, municipal shelter for FOUR months before we rescued her and we are so happy we did!

We have no clue why Pebbles was looked over since she is such a great girl! Pebbles foster mom says that she loves playing with toys, going for walks, and rolling on her back for belly rubs. She loves being pet and chose to sleep in her foster mom’s bed rather than her own. What can we say, she loves people!

Pebbles is good with male dogs and can live with children 13+. She is so sweet with kids but is a bit big for very young children.

Pebbles is doing great with her potty training and knows “sit!” She also responds very well while on walks and is very focused on her handler.

If you’re looking for your “rock,” apply to adopt Pebbles today!

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application by clicking here.

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Director of Campus Life at CCM Receives International Award

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Frank L. Cahill
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Don Phelps, director of Campus Life at County College of Morris

MORRIS COUNTY — Don Phelps, director of Campus Life at County College of Morris (CCM), is the sole recipient of the 2020 Two Year College Professional Service Award presented by the Association of College Unions International (ACUI). The award acknowledges a professional at a two-year institution who exemplifies excellence in the enhancement of college life and is recognized by peers as a leader and person of integrity. Phelps initially was to receive the award at the ACUI conference in Atlanta but that event has been postponed.

Phelps is humbled by the acknowledgement, stating, “It’s a challenge to keep a campus life program thriving when people don’t live on campus and are only around for two years. Being recognized by my peers is overwhelming.”

Phelps attributes the success of CCM’s Campus Life programs to his team that helps manage the details in making student events happen.

“We congratulate Don on this very prestigious award. He is extremely deserving and we are so fortunate to have him as part of the CCM team,” remarks Dr. Bette Simmons, vice president, Student Development and Enrollment Management.

Phelps has been working with college students in various capacities for 30 years. He began his career at Fairleigh Dickinson University as the director for its Greek Life system and Recreation department. He then worked at William Paterson University as the Greek Life assistant director. For over 18 years, Phelps has been working with students at CCM, first serving as the associate director of Campus Life and most recently as the director of Campus Life.

When Phelps started at CCM there were less than 20 clubs on campus and now there are over 50 clubs. Phelps was instrumental in connecting clubs with departments to create robust and meaningful collaborative campus events. Faculty members serve as advisors to the student-run clubs.

“Interacting with students in a two-year setting is rewarding, especially helping them grow as leaders,” says Phelps. “One of the club presidents was very hesitant to take the position. Working with her, I witnessed her giving a speech in front of 400 people. To watch students grow like that is awesome.”

One of the greatest CCM accomplishments for Phelps was Titans Weekend, which was held in 2019 as part of the college’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The weekend consisted of a three-day celebration that included a gala, community fair and a 5K race. Another milestone was the re-opening of the Student Community Center (SCC) following an extensive renovation.

Phelps is most appreciative to his supportive family who understands when he has to work an event on the weekend. Phelps resides in Parsippany with his wife, Karen, his daughter Abigail, who is a junior in high school, and son Andrew, who is in middle school.

To learn more about CCM Campus Life click here.

Department of Health Releases Guidelines on Resuming Elective Surgeries

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Frank L. Cahill
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New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. Photo by Mike Karas, Gannett

MORRIS COUNTY — The Department of Health issued guidelines on the conditions for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers to begin resuming elective surgeries. Last week, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 145, allowing elective surgeries and invasive procedures, both medical and dental, to resume on Tuesday, May 26.

“Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are encouraged to gradually resume full scope of services when possible and safe to do so consistent with the Department’s guidance,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “This is an important step forward for individuals who are battling an illness or are dealing with chronic pain as these surgeries are vital to their health and well-being.”

Facilities shall establish a prioritization policy for providing care and scheduling of these procedures. Scheduling must be coordinated to promote social distancing: minimize time in waiting areas, stage appointment hours and post signs at entrances in appropriate languages about symptoms and precautions.

Patients should be counseled to self-quarantine following testing until the day of surgery.  Facilities must have a process to screen patients for COVID-19 symptoms prior to scheduled procedures.

Facilities resuming elective services are required to:

  • Comply with state and CDC guidelines to protect against further spread of COVID-19
  • Institute screening of staff for symptoms and have policies in place for removal of symptomatic employees
  • Enforce social distancing requirements in work and common areas
  • Require masks for patients, expect patients receiving services that would not allow for masking
  • When possible non-COVID care zones should be used in facilities that serve both COVID-19 and non- COVID patients
  • Have an established plan for cleaning and disinfection prior to using facilities to serve non-COVID patients
  • Facilities providing COVID-19 care should continue to be prepared for potential surges
  • Facilities should be prepared to modify resumptions of clinical services in conjunction with surge status and to repurpose and redeploy staff to urgent care roles to the extent feasible

Ambulatory Surgical Centers should not perform procedures on COVID-19 positive patients.
Hospitals should have available—and staffed ICU, Critical Care and Medical Surgical beds.<
They must have a sustained downward trajectory for 14-days, with each day’s data calculated using the average of the three most recent days

  • Influenza-like illness or COVID-19 like illness
  • COVID-19 Infection rates
  • COVID-19 Hospitalizations
  • COVID-19 Emergency room admissions
  • COVID-19 ICU, Critical Care and Medical Surgical bed use
  • Ventilator use
  • Ventilatory availability

Facilities must also have a plan, consistent with CDC and Department recommendations, for patient and patient support person use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). They should implement PPE policies that account for: adequacy of available PPE, staff training on and optimized use of PPE and policies for the conservation of PPE.

Facilities must implement disinfection and cleaning protocols and cohort COVID-19 patients and non-COVID patients.   No visitors should be allowed except for limited circumstances, which includes labor and delivery and pediatric patient surgery.

Parsippany Library System YouTube Channel for Adults

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Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany library
Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, located at 449 Halsey Road

PARSIPPANY — Check out the Parsippany Library YouTube Channel
Wednesday, May 20: 10:00 a.m. Local Author Dee Ernst continues to read from A Mother’s Day Murder. We are on Chapter 7. Sci-Fi Book Bundle goes live.

Thursday, May 21: 10:00 a.m. Please join Ralph Iacobelli’s Photographs of In the Garden

Friday, May 22: Fridays are for fun. Fun Fitness for all ages with Miss Karen. STEAM programs with Miss Corinne. Interesting how to videos from our Adult programming staff.

Just click the link and enjoy!

Click here to visit the Parsippany-Troy Hills Library YouTube Channel

Check out our Parsippany Library Questionnaire by clicking here.

Murphy Authorizes Sales at Car Dealerships, Motorcycle Dealerships, Boat Dealerships, and Bike Shops

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Frank L. Cahill
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Governor Phil Murphy. Photo by Rich Hundley III, Trentonian

MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an Administrative Order authorizing in-person sales to resume at car dealerships, motorcycle dealerships, boat dealerships, and bike shops, by appointment only and with social distancing measures in place. The Order will take effect at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20.

“We know this is an important step for our dealerships and bike shops, and New Jerseyans who need access to transportation,” said Governor Murphy. “We will continue to responsibly and deliberately give different sectors a green light to open in a manner that is consistent with public health.”

“Car dealerships and bike shops play an important role in the transportation sector,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “This is another step towards progress as we work together to protect the public health of all New Jerseyans.”

Dealerships and bike shops who resume in-person sales must abide by the social distancing, safety, and sanitization requirements that are described in detail in the Administrative Order.

The Order states that businesses may permit customers to test drive vehicles, boats, or bicycles sold or leased by the business, provided that the individual is given access to the vehicle alone, or in the case of a boat, with an employee of the business but only when social distancing can be maintained, and the business appropriately cleans and sanitizes the vehicle, boat, or bicycle after such test drive if the customer does not purchase the item.

A copy of the Administrative Order can downloaded by clicking here.

Parsippany has 708 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19; 75 Deaths

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified an additional 30 Parsippany residents presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, since it was last reported on Friday, May 15.

The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 708 individuals. (This data is as of 2:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 19). There are also 75 reported deaths.

Morris County has risen to 6,077 presumptively tested positive cases an increase of 55 cases since last reported on Friday, May 15. A total of 572 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 149,013 presumptively tested positive cases with a total of 10,586 deaths.

The County of Morris, in partnership with Atlantic Health, is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the County College of Morris, Dover Chester Road, Randolph, NJ 07869, in parking lot 1. The hours for testings are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on weekdays and is for Morris County residents only. There is no fee for the test.

To be tested, residents MUST:

  • have a COVID-19 test prescription from a healthcare provider
  • read and acknowledge the consent form
  • make an appointment

For information and to make appointment residents should visit the Morris County by clicking here.

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 2:55 p.m., May 19)
Municipality 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/18 5/19
Town of Boonton 99 100 101 101 101 101 101
Township of Boonton 63 74 74 82 74 76 76
Borough of Butler 82 82 83 86 85 85 85
Borough of Chatham 54 54 53 54 54 54 54
Township of Chatham 120 120 120 120 116 116 116
Borough of Chester 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Township of Chester 41 41 41 41 41 42 42
Township of Denville 142 145 145 137 145 146 146
Town of Dover 620 620 623 627 630 638 642
Township of East Hanover 125 125 125 126 126 130 130
Borough of Florham Park 116 116 119 119 119 120 119
Township of Hanover 157 170 170 165 173 175 175
Township of Harding 24 24 24 22 24 24 24
Township of Jefferson 202 205 205 204 204 208 208
Borough  of Kinnelon 66 67 68 68 69 69 69
Borough of Lincoln Park 298 300 302 305 305 310 314
Township of Long Hill 43 44 44 44 44 44 44
Borough of Madison 124 125 128 126 127 129 131
Borough of Mendham 60 61 61 61 66 66 66
Township of Mendham 38 38 38 35 38 38 38
Township of Mine Hill 56 57 57 58 58 58 58
Township of Montville 209 209 208 209 209 212 215
Borough of Morris Plains 53 55 55 58 55 55 55
Township of Morris 269 268 267 269 270 272 272
Town of Morristown 475 477 479 487 489 496 499
Borough of Mount Arlington 43 43 43 43 43 45 44
Township of Mount Olive 238 239 238 238 237 238 240
Borough of Mountain Lakes 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Borough of Netcong 29 28 28 28 28 29 29
Township of Parsippany 665 668 675 678 681 704 708
Township of Pequannock 182 186 189 189 191 193 194
Township of Randolph 252 253 252 252 252 255 255
Borough of Riverdale 35 34 35 36 36 36 37
Borough of Rockaway 94 94 94 94 94 94 95
Township of Rockaway 230 231 231 235 236 238 238
Township of Roxbury 229 230 232 235 235 238 239
Borough of Victory Gardens 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
Township of Washington 102 103 103 102 103 110 110
Borough of Wharton 143 145 144 149 149 150 150
TOTALS 5837 5890 5913 5942 5966 6053 6077

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.
New Jersey: COVID-19 Deaths by Age
New Jersey: COVID-19 Deaths by Race

Driver Crashes Into Concrete Sign; Continues on Route 46 lands in Median

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Hills Police investigating the accident. Photo by Jeff Kramer.

PARSIPPANY — Mildred Fornes, 59, was traveling Route 46 East when she failed to maintain lane striking the concrete island at the entrance to Intervale Gardens, on Friday, May 15 at 7:28 p.m.

The vehicle crashed into the concrete sign at Intervale Gardens. Photo by Jeff Kramer.
The vehicle crashed into the concrete sign at Intervale Gardens. Photo by Jeff Kramer.

She continued driving the vehicle striking a fire hydrant causing the hydrant to enter the lane of travel in the eastbound right lane.

The vehicle also crashed a fire hydrant on the property of Intervale Gardens. Photo by Jeff Kramer.

The vehicle then swerved back onto the shoulder striking the curb then coming to rest on the grass median in the middle of Route 46 past the Waterview Boulevard intersection.

Parsippany Hills Police investigating the accident. Photo by Jeff Kramer.
The sign was also knocked down. Photo by Jeff Kramer.

During the investigation by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Deloatch said the driver appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance due to the officers observations of slurred speech.

Fornes admitted  to have taken prescribed medication (Gabapentin and Ambien) on a regular basis.

After the vehicle lost its tire it continued down Route 46 East and ended in the median of the highway just past Waterview Boulevard. Photo by Jeff Kramer.

Driver is at fault for failure to maintain lane. She was issued two summons, one for Driving Under the Influence Law (39:4-50) and another for failure to maintain lane (39:4-88).

The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee was towed from the scene by C & L Towing.

The tire landed next to the tree on the property of Intervale Gardens. The vehicle continued on Route 46 with only three wheels. Photo by Jeff Kramer.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint or summons 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.

Photos by Jeff Kramer. Source Parsippany-Troy Hills Crash Investigation Report # 2020014415.

Parsippany Celebrates Doris Bradley’s 93rd Birthday

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Frank L. Cahill
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Doris Bradley

PARSIPPANY — Doris Bradley was asked to step outside her house for a moment.

What Doris did not know was that a parade dedicated to her would drive by to celebrate her 93rd birthday.

Friends, relatives, neighbors passed the house in cars and trucks, along with Lake Parsippany Fire Department District 3.

Flowers, balloons, strings dangled from the vehicle’s windows as well as signs that said happy birthday Doris.

Parsippany Community Update May 19, 2020

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — One pattern is becoming clear as we move through each week of lockdown: the growth rate of COVID-19 cases is slowing. The curve is flattening. The measures that have been put in place, and the best practices that almost all of us have been following, are working.

Free Car Wash and Sanitization for Parsippany First Responders

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Paul Miller Auto Group is offering a free Car Wash and Paul Miller Fresh Start Anti-Microbial Vehicle Sanitizer of your personal vehicle for all Parsippany Residents who are First Responders / Front Line Workers.

You will need to make an appointment by clicking here. Appointments will be at one of Paul Millers Parsippany locations and will be 45 minutes in duration. The Paul Miller Auto Group will determine eligibility on a person by person basis and all questions should be directed to them.

Once you request an appointment you will be receiving an email from them with further instructions.

Once they receive the request confirmation they will send you an email (First responders template) and will copy the General Manager and Service Manager. Appointments are currently being scheduled Monday through Friday through the month of June.

Parsippany School District to Receive $299,514 Aid from CARES Act

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — New Jersey school districts learned this week how much federal aid they will get to help offset expenses from the coronavirus pandemic.

The state Department of Education received $310 million in federal K-12 aid through the CARES Act. More than $200 million from that aid package was awarded to individual districts seeing as much $19 million in relief.

These funds allocated through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund can be used to help districts with their response to the coronavirus, including internet access and devices for students or other resources needed to support both students and teachers.

The money was allocated using the federal formula for Title I funding, meaning districts in high poverty areas received substantially more per student than other districts.

Parsippany-Troy Hills $299,514
Boonton $159,382
Boonton Township $8,126
Mountain Lakes** 0
Hanover Township $22,857
East Hanover $89,154
Hanover Park Regional $23,829
Florham Park $18,448
Madison $45,887

NOTE: Districts that did not receive a Title I, A allocation or refused 2019-2020 Title I, A funds are not included in the federal allocation formula, but will still receive funds from the state and are denoted with an asterisk (**).

Click here for a complete list of New Jersey school districts.

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Unlock New Jersey: We need to Open up New Jersey Now for Business!

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — “Unlock New Jersey” was launched by an expanding group of business owners, civic leaders, elected officials, and concerned citizens who presented Governor Phil Murphy with a proposal to responsibly and decisively unlock his COVID19 shut-down of Garden State businesses. The plan was the result of a town hall meeting of more than 30 small business owners from Morris County along with Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, Assemblyman Brian Bergen, Morris County Freeholder Stephen Shaw, 11th District Congressional Candidate Rosemary Becchi, Rose City Jewelers Owner Joseph Falco, Jr., Carmen DePasquale, owner of DePasquale the Spa, and Robyn Acceturo, owner of West Orange Jewelers.

Their call to action: End the Lockdown on Small Businesses Now …. Send Governor Murphy Your Keys & Sign the Unlock New Jersey Petition.

Madison’s Joseph Falco, Jr, a gemologist and owner of Rose City Jewelers said  “If we wait any longer, there will be nothing left for our communities to reopen.”

The “Unlock New Jersey” proposal provides a timeline and guidance, including provisions for monitoring any substantial impact on COVID19 outbreaks, as businesses engage in a safe, staggered reopening and move toward a fully operational state economy.

The simple fact is that Main Street Mom & Pop shops are failing and many will not survive this crisis. But corporate, big-box stores unfairly operate under exemptions provided in the Executive Orders imposed by the Governor that deemed almost all other businesses “non-essential.” Thousands of New Jersey’s boutiques, jewelry stores, professional services companies, salons, and other small businesses are better suited than big-box stores to offer social distancing and protections to patrons while operating, so there is no reason to keep them shuttered.

“Unlock New Jersey” is inviting everyone to support its proposal for opening businesses by signing a petition by clicking here.

“Unlock New Jersey” is also asking supporters to help demonstrate their support for small businesses by sending keys to the Governor, either virtual keys or real keys. Old or spare keys can be mailed to Governor Murphy at: Office of the Governor, 225 W. State Street, Trenton NJ 08625. Virtual keys can be sent through email by clicking here and clicking on the key symbol.

The “curbside pickup” plan being kicked-off today by Governor Murphy is out of touch and useless to the more than 861,000 small businesses that form the backbone of the Garden State economy. Most of New Jersey’s businesses are small businesses and they employ 1.8 million workers — roughly half the people who were working in the Garden State prior to the COVID19 shut-down.

All Saints Academy Prepared for Distance eLearning Over One Year Ago

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Siblings: Sixth Grader Madison and Third Grader Mason

PARSIPPANY — All Saints Academy, 189 Baldwin Road, is home to a faculty, staff, and student body that has embraced the distance eLearning platform with flying colors.

Founded in 2009 as a merger of the former St. Peter the Apostle and St. Christopher schools, both located in Parsippany, All Saints Academy is AdvancEd accredited and was the first elementary school in the Diocese of Paterson and Morris County to become a nationally-certified STEM school.

Faith and knowledge are at the forefront of the school’s mission statement, and its curriculum is comprehensive and rigorous, incorporating STEM, inquiry-based learning, and faith into every subject from preschool through eighth grade. With a sprawling and beautiful campus, dedicated faculty and staff lead by Mrs. Judith Berg, principal, four supporting parishes: St. Peter the Apostle, St. Ann, St. Pius X and St. Christopher, and a wonderful student body, All Saints Academy truly is one of a kind.

When faced with the task of distance learning, All Saints Academy was prepared and jumped in headfirst. “I think part of our success,” says Miss Caitlin Sim, a  fourth-grade teacher at All Saints, “is that our faculty was so well prepared.”  Over a year ago, administration and faculty members developed an eLearning plan in the event that the school building needed to be closed due to an emergency.

“Our principal, Mrs. Berg, did such an awesome and thorough job of preparing our staff. We were philosophically ready. We had all the tools that we needed to just jump right in on day one.” Miss Laura Alpaugh, the school’s full-time technology teacher adds, “I know it also helped that the students utilize technology which is integrated regularly into their daily school work. In addition to the tech in their classrooms, they are also in the tech lab at least twice a week and understand how to use programs like Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Discovery Ed, etc.

These platforms were not new to them, but rather, regularly accessed programs.” Having the students and faculty so well prepared have led to a successful transition into distance learning. All Saints Academy is currently entering week eight of eLearning and is still going strong. “We continue to nourish each child not only academically, but socially and spiritually as well,” says Judith Berg, principal. “In addition to an academic routine that keeps our students on task, we have also engaged in fun activities throughout the weeks, such as Spirit Week, LEGO engineering challenges, fitness classes, and more, to keep our student body bonded together. Morning prayers and announcements are broadcasted daily. Liturgy is live streamed every week, students participate in online retreat days, and our faculty also engages in regular Google Meet sessions with their students and with each other to connect and plan.”

As for the upcoming school year, All Saints Academy is hoping to open its doors physically to all of its students. “I can’t wait to see all the kids again next year! We have missed them so much!” adds Rosemary Taibi, a third-grade teacher at All Saints. However, “if in the event that we are mandated to continue to teach via distance learning,” adds Principal Berg, “our staff is ready to open their arms virtually to their new classes, and welcome in new students and families until we can all physically be together again.”

Space is limited, so please visit All Saints Academy by clicking here, or on Facebook at All Saints Academy Parsippany. Or, contact Mrs. Judith Berg, principal, at (973) 366-3465.

Nisha Godbole Receives Award at 2020 Muhlenberg College Honors Convocation

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The virtual ceremony celebrated academic achievement, community engagement, original research, and commitment to the College. Nisha Godbole received The President’s Award on behalf of Top Naach Dance Club, the College’s Bollywood dance group. This award honors the student organization that has contributed in the most positive way to Muhlenberg College.

The Muhlenberg College Honors Convocation is a formal academic ceremony designed to honor and celebrate leadership and scholarly excellence and achievement. This year marks the College’s 172nd year of higher education and, due to the nationwide impact of COVID-19, the first time the ceremony was conducted virtually.

Nisha Godbole

Faculty and staff awards included The Class of 1932 Research Professorship, The Crossette Family Faculty Fellowship for International Research, The Donald B. Hoffman Research Fellowship, The Robert C. Williams Faculty Award, The Daniel J. and Carol Shiner Wilson Grant for the Completion of Scholarly Projects, The Spira Award, The Award for the Outstanding Advisor to First-Year Students, The Student Government Award, The Faculty Rising Scholars Award, The Chairman’s Award and The Hamre Prize.

The faculty address, “See You in the Classroom,” was given by Professor of Political Science Lanethea Mathews-Schultz.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education, and public health. The College is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A member of the Centennial Conference, Muhlenberg competes in 22 varsity sports.

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