PARSIPPANY — If you were driving down Knoll Road, you can’t miss the big sign posted by the Vitiello family! To All Graduating Students: WE LOVE YOU! Stay Strong ave Faith and Believe the Best is Yet to Come. Love, Vitiello’s.
Parsippany has 678 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19; 71 Deaths
PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified an additional three Parsippany residents presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, since it was last reported on Wednesday, May 13.
The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 678 individuals. (This data is as of 4:10 p.m., Thursday, May 14). There are also 71 reported deaths.
Morris County has risen to 5,952 presumptively tested positive cases an increase of 39 cases since last reported on Wednesday, May 13. A total of 550 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 143,905 presumptively tested positive cases with a total of 10,138 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
Municipality | 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 | 5/11 | 5/12 | 5/13 | 5/14 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Town of Boonton | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 101 |
Township of Boonton | 58 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
Borough of Butler | 78 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 86 |
Borough of Chatham | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 54 |
Township of Chatham | 121 | 121 | 121 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
Borough of Chester | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Township of Chester | 38 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
Township of Denville | 141 | 141 | 141 | 142 | 145 | 145 | 145 |
Town of Dover | 586 | 593 | 606 | 620 | 620 | 623 | 627 |
Township of East Hanover | 125 | 125 | 126 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 126 |
Borough of Florham Park | 115 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 119 | 119 |
Township of Hanover | 158 | 157 | 157 | 157 | 170 | 170 | 173 |
Township of Harding | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Township of Jefferson | 194 | 199 | 199 | 202 | 205 | 205 | 204 |
Borough of Kinnelon | 61 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 |
Borough of Lincoln Park | 285 | 286 | 286 | 298 | 300 | 302 | 305 |
Township of Long Hill | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Borough of Madison | 120 | 120 | 118 | 124 | 125 | 128 | 126 |
Borough of Mendham | 55 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
Township of Mendham | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Township of Mine Hill | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 |
Township of Montville | 207 | 208 | 210 | 209 | 209 | 208 | 209 |
Borough of Morris Plains | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
Township of Morris | 261 | 261 | 265 | 269 | 268 | 267 | 269 |
Town of Morristown | 454 | 456 | 465 | 475 | 477 | 479 | 487 |
Borough of Mount Arlington | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Township of Mount Olive | 231 | 233 | 234 | 238 | 239 | 238 | 238 |
Borough of Mountain Lakes | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Borough of Netcong | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Township of Parsippany | 643 | 643 | 644 | 665 | 668 | 675 | 678 |
Township of Pequannock | 163 | 171 | 175 | 182 | 186 | 189 | 189 |
Township of Randolph | 253 | 253 | 252 | 252 | 253 | 252 | 252 |
Borough of Riverdale | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
Borough of Rockaway | 91 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
Township of Rockaway | 224 | 226 | 228 | 230 | 231 | 231 | 235 |
Township of Roxbury | 222 | 224 | 228 | 229 | 230 | 232 | 235 |
Borough of Victory Gardens | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Township of Washington | 101 | 101 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 103 | 102 |
Borough of Wharton | 143 | 143 | 144 | 143 | 145 | 144 | 149 |
TOTALS | 5651 | 5689 | 5741 | 5837 | 5890 | 5913 | 5952 |
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.
Bergen Amendment to Stop State from Increasing Personal Debt Rejected by Democrats
MORRIS COUNTY — Democrats passed on the chance at giving cash assistance grants to hospitality industry businesses, instead of requiring them to apply for state loans that have to be paid back.
Assemblyman Brian Bergen noted that the funding for the program (A3959) is from federal grants to the state, and the state would be benefitting itself on the backs of struggling business owners.
“Any money that is given to a state as a grant, in my opinion, should be given out as a grant, not as a loan,” said Bergen (R-Morris) during Assembly session. “As a business owner, I can tell you loans are something that can kill a business, and they are not the answer. Particularly in a crisis.”
His amendment was voted down along party lines.
“The state shouldn’t be benefitting off the backs of the people we are charged with helping. All of this money can be used as grants and should be used as grants, and I believe it’s wrong to do anything else,” continued Bergen.
Parsippany Community Update May 14, 2020
PARSIPPANY — A standard, disposable face mask is designed to cover the entire bottom half of your face, from the bridge of your nose to the underside of your chin. Exposing your nose or mouth defeats the purpose of wearing a mask.
College Fund Workshop
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and Cornerstone College Solutions will be hosting “College Fund Workshop” virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to send your kids to college without going broke.
This complimentary workshop is designed to help families navigate the confusing and often frustrating process of selecting, applying to and paying for college.
-Learn proven strategies to reduce the overall cost of college
-Discover the rules of the Financial Aid System and how to maximize the amount received
-Identify myths and avoid common mistakes that could cost you tens of thousands of dollars
-Discover how to obtain discounts from colleges and universities even if you won’t qualify for “need-based” financial aid
-Select the right schools to fit your budget
-Explore options available to pay for college
This workshop is open to everyone including Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce members.
Click here to register for this virtual event.
Taniya Varghese Graduates from Lakeview College of Nursing
PARSIPPANY — Taniya Varghese was recognized for graduating from Lakeview College of Nursing during the College’s spring virtual commencement ceremony.
Varghese earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree through the College’s Danville location and achieved the final graduation requirements through online learning during a time of transition in an ever-changing world.
She is a 2012 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School and a 2016 graduate of Seton Hall University in South Orange.
She is the daughter of Shaji and Susan Varghese of Parsippany.
Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution that has specialized in nursing education in the Danville, IL area since 1894. Lakeview began offering the program in Charleston, IL, in the fall of 2001.
Murphy’s First Steps to Opening NJ’s Economy
MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Murphy announced the first positive steps towards reopening New Jersey’s economy.
- Restrictions on non-essential construction will be lifted beginning on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6:00 a.m., provided that social distancing and mitigation protocols are followed. This will allow construction prohibited by Executive Order 122 to resume.
- Retail businesses that were deemed non-essential also will benefit by the relaxing of the restrictions imposed by Executive Order 107, by being allowed to provide curbside pick-up (both by vehicle and foot traffic) beginning on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.
- Our cars also will benefit from the Governor’s announcement. Vehicle gatherings will also be allowed effective immediately, subject to social distancing. This will allow drive-in and drive-through services such as movie theaters, farms, and church services to resume.
Christine Serrano Glassner Appointed as Campaign Chair for MCRC
PARSIPPANY — Christine Serrano Glassner was appointed to the position of Campaign Chair of the Morris County Republican Committee. This role will be critical in delivering Republican victories from the top of the ballot to the bottom this November and beyond.
Parsippany has 675 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19; 71 Deaths
PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified an additional seven Parsippany residents presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, since it was last reported on Tuesday, May 12.
The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 675 individuals. (This data is as of 4:10 p.m., Wednesday, May 13). There are also 71 reported deaths.
Morris County has risen to 5,913 presumptively tested positive cases an increase of 23 cases since last reported on Tuesday, May 12. A total of 531 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 141,560 presumptively tested positive cases with a total of 9,702 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 an appointment residents should visit the Morris County by clicking here.
Morris County COVID-19 Cases
Municipality | 5/5 | 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 | 5/11 | 5/12 | 5/13 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Town of Boonton | 96 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 101 |
Township of Boonton | 58 | 58 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 74 | 74 |
Borough of Butler | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 83 |
Borough of Chatham | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 53 |
Township of Chatham | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
Borough of Chester | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Township of Chester | 38 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
Township of Denville | 139 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 142 | 145 | 145 |
Town of Dover | 573 | 586 | 593 | 606 | 620 | 620 | 623 |
Township of East Hanover | 125 | 125 | 125 | 126 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
Borough of Florham Park | 113 | 115 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 119 |
Township of Hanover | 158 | 158 | 157 | 157 | 157 | 170 | 170 |
Township of Harding | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Township of Jefferson | 191 | 194 | 199 | 199 | 202 | 205 | 205 |
Borough of Kinnelon | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
Borough of Lincoln Park | 283 | 285 | 286 | 286 | 298 | 300 | 302 |
Township of Long Hill | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 |
Borough of Madison | 118 | 120 | 120 | 118 | 124 | 125 | 128 |
Borough of Mendham | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 61 | 61 |
Township of Mendham | 36 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Township of Mine Hill | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 |
Township of Montville | 206 | 207 | 208 | 210 | 209 | 209 | 208 |
Borough of Morris Plains | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 |
Township of Morris | 262 | 261 | 261 | 265 | 269 | 268 | 267 |
Town of Morristown | 450 | 454 | 456 | 465 | 475 | 477 | 479 |
Borough of Mount Arlington | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Township of Mount Olive | 230 | 231 | 233 | 234 | 238 | 239 | 238 |
Borough of Mountain Lakes | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Borough of Netcong | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Township of Parsippany | 639 | 643 | 643 | 644 | 665 | 668 | 675 |
Township of Pequannock | 158 | 163 | 171 | 175 | 182 | 186 | 189 |
Township of Randolph | 254 | 253 | 253 | 252 | 252 | 253 | 252 |
Borough of Riverdale | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 |
Borough of Rockaway | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
Township of Rockaway | 221 | 224 | 226 | 228 | 230 | 231 | 231 |
Township of Roxbury | 220 | 222 | 224 | 228 | 229 | 230 | 232 |
Borough of Victory Gardens | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Township of Washington | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 103 |
Borough of Wharton | 143 | 143 | 143 | 144 | 143 | 145 | 144 |
TOTALS | 5603 | 5651 | 5689 | 5741 | 5837 | 5890 | 5913 |
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.
PHS Jazz Café 2019–Encore Presentation
PARSIPPANY — Since we can’t be together in the PHS Cafeteria tonight, please join us in watching an encore presentation of last year’s Jazz Café!
Parsippany Community Update May 12, 2020
PARSIPPANY — Residents of Parsippany, and all around the country, have made tremendous sacrifices throughout the course of this pandemic. We have adapted quickly to countless new regulations. We have changed our habits and our lifestyles. And in doing so, we have saved countless lives.
Board of Education to Hold Virtual Meeting
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 14 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Click here to log in.
The purpose of:
Personnel
Award of Bids
Payment of Bills
Transfer of Funds
General Business Items
Action may be taken on these and such other matters that become known following the publication of this notice and included on the agenda.
Parsippany has 668 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19; 71 Deaths
PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified an additional three Parsippany residents presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, since it was last reported on Monday, May 11.
The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 668 individuals. (This data is as of 4:05 p.m., Tuesday, May 12). There are also 71 reported deaths.
Morris County has risen to 5,890 presumptively tested positive cases an increase of 53 cases since last reported on Monday, May 11. A total of 523 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 140,743 presumptively tested positive cases with a total of 9,508 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 an appointment residents should visit the Morris County by clicking here.
Morris County COVID-19 Cases
Municipality | 5/4 | 5/5 | 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 | 5/11 | 5/12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Town of Boonton | 96 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 100 |
Township of Boonton | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 74 |
Borough of Butler | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 82 |
Borough of Chatham | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 |
Township of Chatham | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 120 | 120 |
Borough of Chester | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Township of Chester | 37 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
Township of Denville | 139 | 139 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 142 | 145 |
Town of Dover | 565 | 573 | 586 | 593 | 606 | 620 | 620 |
Township of East Hanover | 124 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 126 | 125 | 125 |
Borough of Florham Park | 111 | 113 | 115 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 |
Township of Hanover | 156 | 158 | 158 | 157 | 157 | 157 | 170 |
Township of Harding | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Township of Jefferson | 189 | 191 | 194 | 199 | 199 | 202 | 205 |
Borough of Kinnelon | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 67 |
Borough of Lincoln Park | 277 | 283 | 285 | 286 | 286 | 298 | 300 |
Township of Long Hill | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 |
Borough of Madison | 120 | 118 | 120 | 120 | 118 | 124 | 125 |
Borough of Mendham | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 61 |
Township of Mendham | 36 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Township of Mine Hill | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 |
Township of Montville | 202 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 210 | 209 | 209 |
Borough of Morris Plains | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 55 |
Township of Morris | 262 | 262 | 261 | 261 | 265 | 269 | 268 |
Town of Morristown | 440 | 450 | 454 | 456 | 465 | 475 | 477 |
Borough of Mount Arlington | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 |
Township of Mount Olive | 229 | 230 | 231 | 233 | 234 | 238 | 239 |
Borough of Mountain Lakes | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Borough of Netcong | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Township of Parsippany | 626 | 639 | 643 | 643 | 644 | 665 | 668 |
Township of Pequannock | 159 | 158 | 163 | 171 | 175 | 182 | 186 |
Township of Randolph | 255 | 254 | 253 | 253 | 252 | 252 | 253 |
Borough of Riverdale | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 |
Borough of Rockaway | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 94 |
Township of Rockaway | 218 | 221 | 224 | 226 | 228 | 230 | 231 |
Township of Roxbury | 220 | 220 | 222 | 224 | 228 | 229 | 230 |
Borough of Victory Gardens | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
Township of Washington | 100 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 102 | 103 |
Borough of Wharton | 140 | 143 | 143 | 143 | 144 | 143 | 145 |
TOTALS | 5547 | 5603 | 5651 | 5689 | 5741 | 5837 | 5890 |
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.
Parsippany’s Open Space Meeting Announced
PARSIPPANY — Please be advised the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to allow the Open Space Committee to discuss the purchase of Open Space Property, specifically the Kosut Property.
Given the COVID-19 Pandemic this meeting will not be held in person but through the use of a virtual media platform. Please check the Township Website pertaining to information as to how the public may access the meeting. Formal action may or may not be taken.
Members of the Open Space Committee includes Mayor Michael A. Soriano, Chairman; Jennifer Vealey, Administrative Officer; Michael DePierro, Council Liaison; Gabe Yaccorino, Grant Administrator; Dr. Jean Montecuollo; Len Cipkins; Jean Montecuollo; Ruth Palmeri and Dr. Joseph Weisberg.
Parsippany Community Update May 11, 2020
PARSIPPANY — If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms, or has any indication that they might be sick, please visit or have them visit cdc.gov/coronavirus to utilize the CDC’s interactive self-checker.
Appointments for testing can be scheduled through the portal at covid19.nj.gov.
Voters Who Are Hesitant to Vote In Person Should Use Vote By Mail Alternative
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi, Esq. said that, “Citizens concerned about the current COVID-19 pandemic should utilize the vote-by-mail ballot for this year’s election.” She continued, “We are currently awaiting direction from Governor Phil Murphy concerning the manner in which the 2020 Primary Election will be conducted.”
“No person should feel they cannot vote out of fear of exposure to COVID-19. Our priority in making this announcement is to ensure that the voting public understands the choices that are available to them and feel comfortable exercising their right to vote,” said Clerk Grossi.
To apply for a vote-by-mail ballot, click here to download an application or call our office at (973) 285-6066 to have an application mailed to you.
Alice W. Gibson, 81, passed away
Alice W. Gibson, 81, of West Caldwell, passed away on May 6, 2020. Private services have been entrusted to Shook’s Cedar Grove Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared at shookscedargrove.com.
Born in Glen Ridge, to the late Charles and Ursula Whitney, Alice lived in West Caldwell and spent summers in Point Pleasant Beach. After graduating from Montclair State University, Alice was an Elementary School Teacher in Parsippany. Later she founded Gibson Galleries as an art consultant and then worked as Artistic Advisor for PBD Associates.
Alice was a tireless supporter of the arts and volunteered her time for many causes, most recently as the Development Committee Chair of the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association. She was also an active member of the American Association of University Women, the League of Historical Societies, the Victorian Society, and New Jersey PAC.
Alice gave freely of her time to family, friends, and really, anyone she met. She loved people and was truly interested in their lives. Alice could always be counted on to help in any way. She touched so many lives in meaningful ways.
She genuinely lived life to its fullest. She loved flowers, music, and travel and she enjoyed sharing her many experiences.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister she is survived by her husband, Gordon Gibson, Sr.; her son Dr. Gordon Gibson III and his wife Catherine Norton; her daughter Donna Zimmermann and her husband Bill; her grandchildren, Henry and Anabelle Gibson; and her brother Bruce Whitney and his wife Linda.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Alice Gibson to the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association (GCBMA) Visitor Center Account at P.O. Box 183 Caldwell, N.J. 07006, or online at presidentcleveland.org or to the University Women of West Essex c/o Diane Vantuno, Treasurer, 48 Walker Road, West Orange, NJ 07052.
PACC Offers “Women In Business” Networking
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce has formed a new committee, the PACC Women in Business. The group was the brainstorm idea of Kristen Totaro of Ramblin’ Media and Jen Peel of M&T Bank back in November. The women approached Frank Cahill, Executive Board Member with the idea, and Frank and fellow board member Alan Golub of Fein Such Kahn & Shepard P.C. put the idea into motion and the group was born.
The group has converted their meetings to a Zoom Meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required by clicking here.
The main premise behind the group is to find ways to connect women business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees in the Parsippany area on a deeper level, so stronger business relationships can be built. We’re looking for ways to find how our lives connect beyond just working in Parsippany – so maybe it’s through our kids, our hobbies, our volunteer efforts, or where we went to school or grew up. The PACC Women In Business will:
- Help you develop a support system
- Open up opportunities you might not have on your own
- It is a great way to give back by sharing your knowledge and experience with other women
- Professional and leadership development
- Networking towards strategic business alliances
- Develop business contacts and friends
- Affiliations and business opportunities
- Mentoring and support thereby improving self-esteem and leadership
- Learn “secrets to success” from other women entrepreneurs
- Be inspired by knowledgeable and fantastic speakers
- Be mentored or become a mentor
The Women in Business group is a cohesive, strong group of professionals and businesswomen. It is open to anyone looking to connect with other women, network their business, or just need a place to have a couple of hours of ‘me time’ each month. Meeting topics and activities are based on feedback from the group and will vary from health/wellness issues to building your business. The primary goal is to provide personal and professional development to area women.
As the group is in its infancy stage, we invite women who are Chamber Members to attend the monthly meetings so we can grow the group and form a strong network of women in the Parsippany area. For more information contact Jen Peel, Committee Chair at jpeel@mtb.com, or the Chamber Office at (973) 492-6400.
Feds Approve Plan to Provide Nearly 600,000 Children with Extra Food Assistance
MORRIS COUNTY — Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson today announced the federal government has approved the Department’s plan to provide $248 million in special food assistance benefits to nearly 600,000 New Jersey children who normally receive free or reduced-price school meals as part of the response to COVID-19 school closures.
“We are doing everything we can to ensure people throughout New Jersey have access to food assistance during this difficult time, especially children,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Children should never go hungry, and approval of our plan is another step forward in our fight against hunger amid COVID-19.”
Under the plan approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, New Jersey special Pandemic-EBT benefits will be provided to recipients of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and non-SNAP households with children who normally receive free or reduced-price school meals.
With federal approval, the Department will begin implementing the plan. The plan will provide each eligible student with $416.10 to help with nutritional support during the time that schools have been closed during the pandemic. No application is necessary to receive this benefit. Human Services is working with schools to identify students who were receiving free or reduced school meals. Eligible students already participating in SNAP will receive the Pandemic-EBT on their household’s existing Families First card. All other Pandemic-EBT eligible households will be mailed a P-EBT card. Human Services expects these benefits to be issued no later than June.
“No child should go hungry, and this program will help ensure New Jersey children will get the nutrition they need,” Human Services Deputy Commissioner Elisa Neira said. “We’ve been working hard to boost access to food assistance during this difficult time. This is a crucial step toward meeting that goal.”
NJ SNAP provides money directly to individuals and families who need help affording groceries. Funds are directly loaded onto an electronic benefits card each month, and SNAP is accepted at most grocery stores and bodegas.
Besides receiving approval of the Pandemic-EBT plan, Human Services has:
- 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. This means nobody’s SNAP benefits will be ended during these extensions for not completing the renewal.
- It 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.
“We continue to urge residents to visit njhelps.org to learn more and apply for food assistance and other benefits,” said Human Services Assistant Commissioner Natasha Johnson, who directs the Division of Family Development that oversees NJ SNAP. “We also continue to appreciate the dedicated staff at the County Boards of Social Services who are essential to getting these critical services to New Jersey families.”
Parsippany has 665 Presumptive Positive Cases COVID-19
PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified an additional 21 Parsippany residents presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, since it was last reported on Friday, May 8.
The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 665 individuals. (This data is as of 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 11).
Morris County has risen to 5,837 presumptively tested positive cases an increase of 96 cases since last reported on Friday, May 8. A total of 518 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 139,945 presumptively tested positive cases with a total of 9,310 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 an appointment residents should visit the Morris County by clicking here.
Morris County COVID-19 Cases
Municipality | 5/1 | 5/4 | 5/5 | 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 | 5/11 |
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Town of Boonton | 92 | 96 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 |
Township of Boonton | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 63 | 63 |
Borough of Butler | 74 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 82 |
Borough of Chatham | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 |
Township of Chatham | 117 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 120 |
Borough of Chester | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Township of Chester | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 41 |
Township of Denville | 136 | 139 | 139 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 142 |
Town of Dover | 548 | 565 | 573 | 586 | 593 | 606 | 620 |
Township of East Hanover | 122 | 124 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 126 | 125 |
Borough of Florham Park | 108 | 111 | 113 | 115 | 116 | 116 | 116 |
Township of Hanover | 151 | 156 | 158 | 158 | 157 | 157 | 157 |
Township of Harding | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Township of Jefferson | 181 | 189 | 191 | 194 | 199 | 199 | 202 |
Borough of Kinnelon | 57 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 66 |
Borough of Lincoln Park | 271 | 277 | 283 | 285 | 286 | 286 | 298 |
Township of Long Hill | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 |
Borough of Madison | 116 | 120 | 118 | 120 | 120 | 118 | 124 |
Borough of Mendham | 42 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 60 |
Township of Mendham | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Township of Mine Hill | 53 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
Township of Montville | 195 | 202 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 210 | 209 |
Borough of Morris Plains | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
Township of Morris | 257 | 262 | 262 | 261 | 261 | 265 | 269 |
Town of Morristown | 420 | 440 | 450 | 454 | 456 | 465 | 475 |
Borough of Mount Arlington | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 |
Township of Mount Olive | 219 | 229 | 230 | 231 | 233 | 234 | 238 |
Borough of Mountain Lakes | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Borough of Netcong | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Township of Parsippany | 612 | 626 | 639 | 643 | 643 | 644 | 665 |
Township of Pequannock | 160 | 159 | 158 | 163 | 171 | 175 | 182 |
Township of Randolph | 241 | 255 | 254 | 253 | 253 | 252 | 252 |
Borough of Riverdale | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 |
Borough of Rockaway | 84 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 94 |
Township of Rockaway | 213 | 218 | 221 | 224 | 226 | 228 | 230 |
Township of Roxbury | 214 | 220 | 220 | 222 | 224 | 228 | 229 |
Borough of Victory Gardens | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Township of Washington | 95 | 100 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 102 |
Borough of Wharton | 138 | 140 | 143 | 143 | 143 | 144 | 143 |
TOTALS | 5370 | 5547 | 5603 | 5651 | 5689 | 5741 | 5837 |
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.