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Man Sentenced In Connection with Bank Robbery

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Man Sentenced In Connection with Bank Robbery

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Pequannock Township Police Chief Brian C. Spring announce the sentencing of Philip N. McGrantham, 70, of Little Falls.

On December 20, 2019, McGrantham pled guilty to first-degree Robbery and second-degree Robbery in connection with two bank robberies that occurred in September of 2019.

On Friday, May 8, 2020, the Honorable Robert M. Hanna, J.S.C. sentenced McGrantham to an aggregate sentence of five years New Jersey State Prison. McGrantham must serve eighty-five of this term before he is eligible for parole. McGrantham was also ordered to pay restitution for unrecovered proceeds from the Pequannock Township robbery.

This prosecution stemmed from two (2) separate bank robberies committed by McGrantham in September of 2019. On September 26, 2019, the defendant entered the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 523 Route 23, in Pequannock Township, Morris County, and demanded money from the teller. After being provided a sum of money, he fled the scene. Four days later, on September 30, the defendant entered the TD Bank, located at 280 Valley Road, in Wayne Township, Passaic County, and again demanded money. In addition, the defendant threatened the teller that he would detonate an explosive if money was not provided. The defendant was apprehended at his home in Little Falls later that afternoon. He was found in possession of proceeds from the TD Bank robbery.

Assistant Prosecutor Tara Wang of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Assistant Prosecutor Steven Bollenbach of the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office represented the State during the prosecution and sentencing. Prosecutor Knapp said “Multiple county, local and federal law enforcement agencies were responsible for the successful prosecution of this defendant. Their collaborative work is a model for future investigations.”

Prosecutor Knapp would like to acknowledge the contributions of various agencies, including the Pequannock Township Police Department, the Wayne Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit.  The exceptional collaboration between these agencies led to the positive identification and successful prosecution of McGrantham.

Rainbow Lakes Fire Department Delivered Care Packages to Front Line Workers

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Rainbow Lakes Fire Department Delivered Care Packages to Front Line Workers

PARSIPPANY — Members of the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company (Parsippany District 2), delivered care packages to front line workers at St. Clare’s Hospital-Denville; Morristown Memorial Medical Center; RWJ/St. Barnabas Medical Center and The NJ Fireman’s Home.

Firefighters thanked the healthcare heroes and the hospital staff for their service and dedication. Company President Frank DeRienzo said the idea came out of a suggestion made at the company’s May meeting by Kathi Condurso.

This was the first time in the fire companies history the monthly meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom and teleconference.

Chief Joe Reeber thanked the Commissioners and all the members of the company who supported the project which included 1,300 snack packages.

FDA Approves First At-Home Saliva Collection Test for Coronavirus

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FDA Approves First At-Home Saliva Collection Test for Coronavirus

MORRIS COUNTY — Rutgers’ RUCDR Infinite Biologics received an amended emergency use authorization from the FDA late Thursday for the first SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus test that will allow people to collect their own saliva at home and send to a lab for results.

The decision follows the FDA’s recent emergency approval to RUCDR Infinite Biologics for the first saliva-based test, which involves health care workers collecting saliva from individuals at testing sites.

The new at-home saliva self-collection assay, developed by RUCDR in partnership with Spectrum Solutions and Accurate Diagnostic Labs, allows for broader screening than through the standard method using nose and throat swabs at a healthcare facility or testing location that requires a physical interaction with a healthcare professional.

“The impact of this approval means that not only do we no longer have to put healthcare professionals at risk for infection by performing nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal collections, we can now preserve precious PPE for use in patient care instead of testing and can significantly increase the number of people collected each and every day in places other than a healthcare setting,” said Andrew Brooks, chief operating officer and director of technology development at RUCDR, who also is a professor in the School of Arts and Sciences Department of Genetics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

“This will enable testing for people that do not have the means to get to a collection center and/or are at home because they are sick, quarantined, at increased risk for infection, or simply concerned about exposing themselves by traveling to a collection site. This approach will have a significant impact on helping people in New Jersey and across the United States get back to work as we will be able to monitor large numbers of people in a variety of locations.”

Murphy Names Restart and Recovery Advisory Council

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Murphy Names Restart and Recovery Advisory Council

MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy announced the formation of a statewide council of leaders to advise on New Jersey’s restart and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Governor’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council will work in conjunction with the commission named last week and will bring together leaders from various industry, community, and faith-based groups and institutions across New Jersey to advise state leadership on economic issues impacted by the pandemic.

“As we begin the difficult task of restarting New Jersey’s economy and recovering from the damaging effects of COVID-19, this advisory council brings together leaders from all walks of New Jersey life,” said Governor Murphy. “This group will not only help us gather the local intelligence we need to get our economy running again, but also will help us create the framework for coping with our new long-term economic realities.”

In addition to focusing on issues surrounding the short-term restarting of New Jersey’s economy, this council also will begin the task of positioning the economy and creating a framework for the long-term recovery.

The council will be co-chaired by New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education, Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis, New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan, and Choose New Jersey President and CEO Jose Lozano. The council will have nine subcommittees, each of which will be chaired by a council co-chair.

“The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every facet of life and every sector of our economy in some way. As we plan for how we can ensure New Jersey remains a place where opportunity meets innovation, I am honored to join many of our state’s most talented thought leaders, as well as my state colleagues, to ensure we are not overlooking any aspect of a successful recovery,” said Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis, Secretary of Higher Education. “The work of this council will complement a group of higher education leaders who will consider the role of higher education in the state’s restart and recovery efforts.”
“COVID-19 is first and foremost a public health crisis, but it’s also an economic crisis on a scale that outpaces anything in recent memory. Restarting and then driving a recovery of our economy will require comprehensive input from a wide spectrum of economic and community stakeholders, and Governor Murphy has assembled an extraordinary group of New Jerseyans to help guide these efforts via this council,” EDA CEO Tim Sullivan said. “I’m honored to join Zakiya, Jose and the Governor’s Office to help lead this effort to build a stronger, fairer, and more resilient economic future for New Jersey.”

“I look forward to working with New Jersey Higher Education Secretary Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis and NJ Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan to co-chair the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council, as well as various industry leaders and community members, to rebuild our economy in the wake of the worst pandemic of our lifetime,” said Jose Lozano, CEO of Choose New Jersey. “It is critical that we engage our state’s business community and help them every step of the way on the road to recovery. As a blueprint for restarting New Jersey’s economy is developed, we’ll look to the council to advise on short and long-term considerations and opportunities. I look forward to working with committee members to ensure New Jersey rebuilds stronger than ever from this crisis.”

The advisory council subcommittees will begin virtual meetings next week. The nine subcommittees are Facilities and Construction; Government; Health Care; Main Street; Manufacturing and Supply Chain; Professional Services; Social Services and Faith; Tourism and Entertainment; and Transportation and Infrastructure.

While the commission named by Governor Murphy last week will focus on national, state, and macroeconomic issues surrounding the restarting, the advisory council will take a microeconomic view of the recovery, determining the individual challenges that each sector faces. The advisory council is expected to remain empaneled for as long as necessary to advise the Governor on the state’s recovery.

“We understand that we need a smart, granular approach to recovery. How you reopen a restaurant at the shore is different from how you restart a factory in South Jersey,” Governor Murphy noted. “This council will also be guided by our core principle of building a New Jersey that is stronger and fairer and works for every family.”

Members of the council and their respective committees can be found by clicking here.

Pennacchio: State Imposed ‘No Test Order’ for Admission to Nursing Homes

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Pennacchio: State Imposed ‘No Test Order’ for Admission to Nursing Homes

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio has obtained a letter sent by the New Jersey Department of Health dated March 31 directing hospitals and nursing care facilities not to inhibit the transfer of hospital patients with COVID-19 entering post-acute care settings such as long-term nursing and rehabilitation facilities.

The letter also states “post-acute care facilities are prohibited from requiring a hospitalized patient/resident who is determined medically stable to be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission or readmission. (Click here for letter)

“New Jersey has continually cited testing as a way to identify and respond to COVID-19.  Therefore, it doesn’t make sense that we would specifically not want to test patients who would enter isolated nursing homes containing our most vulnerable population,” said Pennacchio (R-Morris, Essex, Passaic).

Senator Pennacchio criticized the administration for taking extra care of prisoners before they became COVID-infected by releasing them from prisons yet forcing nursing facilities to accept patients with COVID, then locking the doors.

The Senator pointed to initial warnings that the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. started with an outbreak and multiple deaths in a Washington State nursing facility.

“Applying science and reason, one would surmise that releasing a highly contagious pathogen in an isolated and vulnerable location, like a nursing home, could have devastating effects, and it did,” added Pennacchio.

The Department of Health cites Executive Order No. 103 signed by Governor Murphy on March 3.  New Jersey is the number one state in the union with 50% of its COVID-19 deaths occurring in long term nursing facilities. (Click here for Executive Order 103)

“The State of New Jersey has direct regulatory oversight over these nursing facilities.  Although the population of nursing homes makes up less than 0.7% of the Garden State’s population, the 4,151 deaths in these facilities account for half of all New Jersey’s COVID-19 deaths,” concluded Senator Pennacchio.

Parsippany Community Update May 7, 2020

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Parsippany Community Update May 7, 2020

PARSIPPANY — In the next week, I’m proud to say that we’ll be launching an Online Small Business portal on our township website, www.parsippany.net.

Lakeland Hills YMCA and The Mansion has Prepared Food for Families in Need

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Lakeland Hills YMCA and The Mansion has Prepared Food for Families in Need

MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is partnering with The Mansion at Mountain Lakes to help individuals and families in need of prepared food during the COVID-19 crisis.

U.S. Foods has donated various foods to be prepared by the chefs at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes to be distributed or given out to those in need.

If you or someone you know is in need of food due to financial hardship please contact The Mansion by calling (973) 794-3900 or emailing Jim@themansionML.com.

The Mansion at Mountain Lakes is located at 90 Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes. Food trays will be prepared for individuals, couples, or families. Please do not hesitate to reach out for help! We are all in this together.

Additionally, if you or someone you know needs help with grocery shopping, running errands, or in need of something in particular the Y has a volunteer team ready to help! Email Robb at Robbe@Lhymca.com.

As with the food trays, feel free to reach out at any time; that’s what community is all about. Be well.

Route 10 westbound ramp to I-287 northbound to close

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Route 10 westbound ramp to I-287 northbound to close

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced the ramp from Route 10 westbound to I-287 northbound, and one lane in each direction on Route 10, will be closed this weekend as a roadway improvement project advances in Hanover, Morris County.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 8, until 7:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, NJDOT’s contractor, Crisdel Construction Group, Inc., is scheduled to close the ramp from Route 10 westbound to I-287 northbound, as well as one lane on Route 10 in each direction in the vicinity of the I-287 interchange in Hanover.  This closure will allow the contractor to complete a full-box reconstruction of the roadway. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times during the weekend closures. Additional lane closures on Route 10 westbound are scheduled for next weekend as the roadway reconstruction continues.  The following signed detour will be in place this weekend:

Route 10 westbound to I-287 northbound detour:

  • Motorists traveling on Route 10 westbound wishing to take the ramp to I-287 northbound will be directed to continue on Route 10 westbound
  • Take Ridgedale Avenue South U-turn (Dryden Way/Ridgedale Avenue/Cedar Knolls exit)
  • Stay left for Ridgedale Avenue/Cedar Knolls
  • Keep right and take the ramp to Route 10 eastbound
  • Take the ramp to I-287 northbound

The $4.5 million state-funded project will reconstruct a half-mile portion of Route 10 westbound, which is in poor condition.  The project also includes the installation of improved overhead signage and guiderail replacement, which will be completed during the week following the completion of weekend closures.

Advance warning and variable messaging signs are being utilized to provide advance notification to the motoring public of all traffic pattern changes associated with the work.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.  Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info or on the NJDOT Facebook page.

Facebook Live Friday concert – Munah Hayes

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Facebook Live Friday concert – Munah Hayes

MORRIS COUNTY — This week’s concert features Morristown resident Munah Hayes.  The concert will take place at 12:30 p.m. by clicking here and will be posted on our website later in the day.

Munah Hayes first realized that she could sing while participating in the youth choir at United Methodist Church in Morristown. She has had the pleasure of singing with many bands that have covered every genre of music. Her favorite genre however, is gospel music mixed with a dash of freestyle funk. Her personal musical philosophy is to let your heart reveal itself through your melodic voice. She believes that music is the most powerful tool that brings everyone together in harmony.

Regional Recovery Task Force Hosts Governors Murphy, Lamont

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Regional Recovery Task Force Hosts Governors Murphy, Lamont

PARSIPPANY — Co-Chairs Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Pete King (NY-02) today led a meeting of the Regional Recovery Task Force with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont to discuss the region’s plans to reopen the economy.

The Members of Congress and the Governors underscored the need for cooperation and communication at the state and federal level to help the Northeast. They also addressed specific areas where officials could work together, including contact tracing and testing, infrastructure investment, support for small businesses, and support for state and local governments.

“Our task force is built upon the simple fact that it is going to take all of us working together to address the needs of our region as we look to reopening the economy,” said Rep. Sherrill. “That means not only working with members across the aisle, but also working closely with our state partners. I thank Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont for speaking with the Regional Recovery Task Force and emphasizing key areas where more coordination between the states and Congress can help our region move forward.”

“I truly thank Gov. Murphy and Gov. Lamont for the cooperation they have given New York and the entire Northeast region,” said Rep. King. “I made it a point to assure both Governors that our Task Force addresses this terrible pandemic not as blue states or red states but as Americans.”

“Staying in contact with state officials in our region is paramount to successfully reopening our country,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “If one state or locality in our region doesn’t safely open, it puts us all in jeopardy. I am grateful that this Task Force has continued to organize these discussions, and I look forward to continuing to work with our colleagues at the local, state, and federal levels as we work to safely open up our country.”

“States and municipalities are going to need to do an enormous amount of testing and contact tracing to get us to the point where we can safely reopen,” said Rep. Watson Coleman. “As the Task Force’s only member of the Appropriations Committee I’m committed to ensuring that we have the resources necessary to keep our residents safe.”

“We need to ensure a regional response to the COVID-19 pandemic and leverage the full resources of the federal government during this unprecedented time,” said Governor Murphy. “I’m proud to work with the Congressional COVID-19 Regional Recovery Task Force, especially Co-Chairs Representative Sherill and Representative King, to guarantee the tri-state region receives its fair share of direct federal assistance.”

“Communication and coordination among states and between states and the federal government has never been more important than it is now,” said Governor Lamont. “Connecticut shares a border with three other states, but is part of a much larger and interconnected regional economy. And we know that this virus doesn’t care at all about our borders. So I applaud Representatives Sherrill, King, Himes, and all the other members of this bipartisan Task Force for banding together on a regional basis to consider what more Congress and the federal government can do to support our state and local governments. Their leadership is commendable. And I was pleased to participate in their meeting along with my friend and colleague, Gov. Murphy.”

Rep. Sherrill and Rep. King 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 first report.

Letter to the Editor: Crisis Does Not Build Character

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Crisis does not build character, it reveals it. Managing one of the largest nonprofits supporting persons with disabilities in New Jersey is more than a challenge. Our essential and brave staff go to work every day supporting our most vulnerable citizens.

Out of the 4,500 persons with disabilities we support nationwide, we have lost three souls with significant disabilities on ventilators, all of them in New Jersey. Our workforce paid less than $15 per hour came to each small home. We had less than one-tenth of them contract the virus.

They were given the equipment necessary to do their job, but retention was becoming an issue.

We asked Governor Murphy for a temporary increase of their wages to ensure that they came to work under these hazardous conditions. We explained to him the horrific potential ramifications of what could happen in our small homes unnoticeably sprinkled throughout the state.

Governor Murphy listened.

Our nonprofit operates in nine other states. This action separated his leadership from nine other governors. He knows how to manage our state. This crisis did not build his character, it revealed it.

>On behalf of our board, staff, and those New Jersians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, thank you, Governor Murphy.

Robert Stack
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Adopt a Parsippany Class of 2020 Graduate

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Adopt a Parsippany Class of 2020 Graduate

PARSIPPANY — A Facebook page was created by Parsippany resident Laura Wyckoff Quinn “Adopt a Parsippany Class of 2020 Graduate” is to Celebrate the Parsippany Class of 2020 seniors. The page is designed to support the high school seniors of both Parsippany high schools since their senior year was cut tragically short by the Coronavirus pandemic.

How this works…
1) This is only for 2020 Parsippany high school seniors (who live in Parsippany).
2) Parents or guardians of a high school senior will post about their child.
3) At the beginning of the post put “Up for Adoption”.
4) Give a brief description of your senior and what high school they’ll be graduating from. Add a few pictures and you just put your senior “up for adoption”.
5) Please add “topic” as Adoptable Senior
6) When someone has requested to “adopt” your senior, please edit your post to read “Adopted”. Change the topic to “Adopted Senior”. Your child can be adopted by more than one person, but the goal is to get ALL of our Parsippany seniors adopted!
7) The community member, friend, or family member who has chosen to “adopt” your senior will contact you through Facebook Messenger. It is then up to you and them to coordinate gift ideas and pick up/drop off locations. Unless you know the person who adopted your child, please think about safety.
8) Keep it fun, appropriate, safe, and most of all, make our kids know that their community loves them!!!

Some people have been asking for suggestions for what to do for the seniors. The best person to ask would be the parent … they know the child best. There are lots of places online to look (such as Etsy, Pinterest, even Amazon) for suggestions for graduation gifts.

It is suggested to purchase something from a local small businesses.

If you are a Parsippany High School Senior or a parent, join the Facebook Page by clicking here.

Here are some of the seniors who posted on the page and were adopted. Some were even adopted multiple times.

Parsippany Teacher Walks for Parsippany Food Pantry

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Parsippany Teacher Walks for Parsippany Food Pantry

PARSIPPANY — Bob Garcia, a veteran business teacher with the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District, husband of a fellow educator and father of two teenage sons, will be walking to earn money for the Parsippany Food Pantry.

“My family and I have been fortunate to continue to work during this lockdown, but we know there are so many people who have lost their jobs, their income, their livelihood, and are struggling to put food on the table. So many of my own students and their families have been affected and I want to help,” said Garcia.

Now more than ever, the Parsippany Food Pantry is in need of donations. His goal is to raise $2,500 by June 20 so that the Parsippany Food Pantry can purchase their most needed supplies and provide our community members with support during these tough times.

He is asking for your financial support as he plans on walking at least 30 miles a week until Friday, June 20. When he meets this goal, he would ask you to please consider a donation for this cause. With the use of his Fitbit, he will be able to show his progress on a regular basis.

Garcia will personally be donating $1.00 for every mile walked as of Monday, April 28.

Click here to make a donation.

Modera Parsippany sold for $68 million

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Modera Parsippany sold for $68 million

PARSIPPANY — Modera Parsippany by Mill Creek, the two-year-old luxury apartment reportedly sold for $68 million.

Mill Creek Residential closed on its sale of the property at 1715 Route 46 to the joint venture of Harbor Group International and Maya Capital. The partnership reportedly paid $68 million for the complex known as Modera Parsippany, which opened in spring 2018. The property is over 90% leased. The complex has 212 units.

Harbor Group International is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. Harbor Group International is a leading global real estate investment and management firm. With $12.5 billion in real estate investment properties, the firm invests in and manages diversified property portfolios including office, retail, and multifamily properties. With over 35 years of experience in the industry and over 1,150 employees worldwide, HGI continues to look for real estate investment opportunities.

At the opening of Modera in 2018, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor said: “With Parsippany-Troy Hills being a major center of employment in Morris County, it is important that the township continues to position itself as a desirable place to live in the area, and provide options for the kind of housing residents are seeking. With Modera Parsippany, Mill Creek is delivering much-needed upscale residences for the area’s workforce, and the community promises to be a vital addition to the residential market here.”

The building’s new owners have changed its name from Modera to The Mark Parsippany. Monthly rents range from $1,775 to $3,203 and include Studio apartments, one and two bedrooms ranging from 451 to 1,311 square feet.

The property is managed by Harbor Group Management.

Parsippany has 643 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19

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Parsippany has 643 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19

PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified an additional 14 Parsippany residents presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, since it was last reported on Tuesday, May 5.

The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 643 individuals. (This data is as of 3:13 p.m., Wednesday, May 6).

Morris County has risen to 5651 an increase of 48 cases since last reported on Tuesday, May 5. A total of 491 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 131,890 presumptively tested positive cases with a total of 8,549 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, in parking lot 1. Testing is scheduled beginning at 9:00 a.m. and is for Morris County residents only. There is no fee for the test.

To sign up for an appointment online click here for details.

For more information about COVID-19, please visit www.covid19.nj.gov or call 211.

For a complete breakdown of Morris County total presumptively tested positive cases, click here.

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

Parsippany Community Update May 6, 2020

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Parsippany Community Update May 6, 2020

PARSIPPANY — Property taxes due May 1, which fund the township, the Board of Education, the County of Morris, and your local fire district, can now be paid up until Friday, May 29 with no late penalty. The prior grace period extended only until May 11.

Friends & Family For Felix Torres Jr. Needs Your Help

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Friends & Family For Felix Torres Jr. Needs Your Help

PARSIPPANY — John Sheppard is organizing this fundraiser for Friends & Family For Felix Torres Jr. Reprinted from GoFundMe.

To donate click here.

I have never posted anything personal on FB. This is as personal as it gets for me.
My cousin Felix Jr., who is like my little brother, though he was more like my big brother. Felix Jr. needs our help once again. Please let’s be there for Felix like he has been there for those who know him all their lives.

Felix has been battling colon cancer for the last six years, which is now STAGE 4 colon cancer. He has braved this battle head-on and fought every step of the way. Felix has a loving wife, Meghan, who has been there every step of the way but also suffers from her own medical conditions. Felix also has 5 loving children (Ryan, Ilana, Angelica, Matthew, and Rachel) who adore him dearly as does everyone who has ever met Felix.

Last week Felix was hospitalized with complications due to cancer. He was told that there was nothing more that they could for him and was sending him home with no more plans for treatment. As they feel that anything they try at this point will be more harmful than good.

Felix was told to go home and contact HOSPICE.

Those that know Felix, know how much of a great guy he is and is always there to help. How much Felix is loved and needed by his family and friends. They know Felix is a ray of light that is always there with a joke, a song to cheer you up, or that infectious smile of his.

Felix and his family need a little bit of our help! The same way he was there for us, PLEASE let’s be there for him and his family.

PLEASE IF YOU KNOW FELIX, SEND A LITTLE HELP. PLEASE HELP ME HELP HIM A LITTLE.

Thanks,
John Albert

Property Tax Grace Period Extended to May 29, 2020

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Property Tax Grace Period Extended to May 29, 2020

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council passed a resolution to Instituting a grace period Until May 29, 2020 for the Payment of Second Quarter 2020 Property Tax Payments.

Many taxpayers might be confused with the new directives and the Tax Office knows how to answer the questions best. All tax or utility billing and payment questions should go to the Tax Office at (973) 263-4252.

Parsippany Community Update May 5, 2020

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Parsippany Community Update May 5, 2020

PARSIPPANY — For those interested in keeping up with the numbers, the Morris County website is the most up-to-date source of information. It is updated on a town-by-town basis everyday weekday. You can find these daily updates by clicking here.

We are reopening the tennis courts at both high schools for singles, 1-on-1 play starting today. Permits are required for use of the tennis courts, and requests must be emailed to recreation@parsippany.net. As in all other forms of recreation, social distancing must be practiced.

Editors Note: Parsippany Focus also supplies updates daily on our website.

Rainbow Lakes and Fox Hill Neighbors to Collect Food for Parsippany Food Pantry

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Rainbow Lakes and Fox Hill Neighbors to Collect Food for Parsippany Food Pantry

PARSIPPANY — Rainbow Lakes and Fox Hill Neighbors United to hold a food collection drive for Parsippany Food Pantry on Wednesday, May 6 from 12:00 Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Many people in Parsippany need our help. Due to the coronavirus many local people are out of work, have had their hours cut, and thus are having difficulty putting food on their families’ table.

Troy Rhodes of the Hub Lakes Church has volunteered his truck to help transport donated items to the pantry to the collection site at the Rainbow Lakes Club House Parking Lot at 20 Rainbow Trail. A special thank you to Charlie Damian for allowing the use of the Club House Parking Lot. The need is for canned goods, cereals, pasta, beans, tuna fish, peanut butter which is important at this time.

Just walk up or drive by and place the items in the truck or our van in a plastic bag. Please do not donate outdated or dented goods; The volunteers will keep their distance and wear a mask. Thank you for your assistance and the goal is to fill the van and the pickup from the Rainbow Lakes and Fox Hill Community.

If you would like to make a monetary donation please make checks payable to Parsippany Food Pantry and drop it off at the clubhouse or mail to Parsippany-Troy Hills, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054, Attn: Ann Cucci.

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