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.
Christine Serrano Glassner Appointed as Campaign Chair for MCRC
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
Prosecutor’s Office Hosts Live Webinar on Bias Crimes and Reporting Procedures During COVID-19
MORRIS COUNTY —Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Bias Crimes Unit hosted a live webinar on Monday, May 11, 2020. The webinar, part of the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General’s 21/21 Community Policing Project, sought to update law enforcement, school administrators, and the community at large about bias crimes and how to report suspected incidents. The first live webinar of its kind during this emergency, the event was attended by 130 registered participants.
Morris County Prosecutor Knapp began the event by recognizing the unprecedented times we are living in, and how law enforcement is adjusting to the surge in online communication. He also addressed the importance of teaching our young people the lessons learned from the genocide perpetrated during World War II and thereafter.
Middlesex County Department of Corrections and Youth Services Chief Investigator and President of the New Jersey State Bias Crimes Officers Association, David D’Amico, gave the keynote presentation. During his presentation, Chief D’Amico explained the difference between a bias crime and a bias incident, and outlined what to expect once a bias incident is reported. Chief D’Amico stressed the importance of community partnerships between community and civic organizations, faith-based stakeholders and state, county and local law enforcement to effectively address bias incidents. As the president of the New Jersey State Bias Crimes Officers Association, he introduced the organization and what it does for New Jersey citizens. On behalf of that Association, Chief D’Amico presented an award to Prosecutor Knapp in recognition of work done by the MCPO to fight Bias Crime.
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Supervisor Patrick LaGuerre and Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri shared their extensive experience with covering bias crimes and offered tips on how to recognize these issues in school systems. Prior to the emergency declaration, Detective Supervisor LaGuerre and SAP DeNegri held numerous presentations at Morris County middle and high schools, educating students on how to properly report incidents of bullying and exercise good judgment when it comes to what you post online or share with friends.
Participants asked questions of the panelists, especially about how bias incidents are handled by school districts and how to report suspected incidents. Detective Supervisor LaGuerre and SAP DeNegri said the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has trained members of local police departments and school districts on how to process such reports.
Prosecutor Knapp said “I am deeply honored and humbled by the recognition bestowed today by Association President David D’Amico for the work of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in making Bias Crime enforcement and education a priority. As David said, we have made educating our youth and others in the County a cornerstone of this administration.”
Parsippany Supporting Our Town feeds Jersey Battered Women’s Service
PARSIPPANY — The volunteers of “Parsippany Supporting Our Town” delivered 50 meals to the women and children at Jersey Battered Women’s Service. They also gave them Chocolates and roses. We are sure it made their day a little better.
To request a meal/volunteer/donate click here.
JBWS is a private, nonprofit agency that provides safety, support, and solutions for abuse for anyone who lives or works in primarily Morris County, and faces the issues of intimate partner abuse.
Their mission is the prevention of domestic violence through the protection and empowerment of the victim, the rehabilitation of family members, the advocacy for social reform to prevent partner violence, and the education of the public about domestic violence and its consequences.
In 1976, a small group of women in Morris County began a helpline to aid victims of domestic violence. When two of these callers were murdered by their husbands, the need for a confidential shelter became urgent.
From its grass-roots beginnings, Jersey Battered Women’s Service opened its shelter doors to the community in late December 1978.
Today, the agency has grown into a full-service, private, nonprofit domestic violence agency with programs that provide safety, support, and solutions for all survivors of abuse. The services include 24-hour helpline; safe house; counseling for adults, adolescents and children impacted by abuse; transitional living, including life skills education and vocational counseling; legal advocacy; batterer’s intervention; teen dating violence prevention services; training for professionals; and community awareness and engagement programs.
24-Hour Helpline & Referral: (877) R.U.ABUSED or (877) 782-2873.
Citing Nursing Home Deaths, Pennacchio Renews Call for Senate Select Oversight Committee on Pandemic
MORRIS COUNTY — Recent reports show that 50 percent of all New Jersey COVID-19 deaths have occurred in the state’s long-term care facilities, which has prompted New Jersey State Senator Joe Pennacchio to once again call for an immediate investigation by a Senate Select Oversight Committee.
“We have learned that 4,800 poor souls lost their lives in New Jersey’s long-term care facilities,” said Senator Pennacchio (R-26). “These facilities fall under the direct regulatory oversight of the State of New Jersey’s Department of Health. It makes no sense to order those facilities to accept all patients, regardless of whether they were COVID-19 infected, and impose a ban on virus testing on patients entering those facilities, yet the department did exactly that. Ultimately, it wound up adding to the devastation these long-term nursing homes have experienced.”
The Senator today introduced a resolution that would establish a bipartisan Senate Select Committee on the Executive Branch’s Response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We must do our due diligence as elected state representatives to question and evaluate the Administration’s response, and we must do it immediately,” emphasized Pennacchio.
The bipartisan committee, with six members from the Senate, would investigate the cause and effects of the pandemic on New Jersey’s people and its economy, and the administration’s handling of those events. Committee would develop strategies to improve state response to future outbreaks and other statewide emergencies.
“I stand ready to contribute to a Senate Select Oversight Committee and suggest we begin as soon as possible,” said Pennacchio, citing the United States Senate, and the Governor’s daily briefings as exampled of elected officials be able to meet during the crisis.”
This weekend, NJ.com published a piece citing the state’s COVID-19 dashboard that indicated 4,825 of the State’s fatalities occurred in nursing homes, nearly 50% of the total deaths statewide.
New Jersey’s long-term care facilities are home to 61,000 vulnerable seniors, or 0.67 percent of the state’s 9 million population, yet they account for half of New Jersey’s coronavirus deaths. The Garden State leads all states in the nation in nursing home fatalities. Florida with a population of 22 million people has experienced 1/10 the nursing home deaths.
A message from Dr. Barbara Sargent
May 8, 2020
Here we are at Day #33 of Distance Learning, and we now know the Governor has directed that schools remain closed for the rest of this school year. Our focus will be on maintaining a thoughtful academic experience for our students and supporting them in the final weeks of school.
The final quarter of the school year is always a time of celebration: “Move Up” ceremonies, “Clap Outs,” Promotion Exercises, High School Graduation, and more. Our principals are working hard to honor our students in ways that align with directives from the Governor, the Division of NJ State Police, and the Office of Emergency Management. All ceremonies will be held virtually and, knowing the creative talents of our teachers and leaders, I’m certain there will be extra pizazz associated with each celebration. Both Parsippany Hills HS and Parsippany HS are posting their virtual programs on their school webpages.
There will be revisions to the May and June calendar which will be communicated next week once our Board of Education has had a chance to review them. In the meantime, please plan for a ½ Inservice Day on Friday, May 22.
We are proud to be able to provide meals for any student in need, whether or not you have applied for the Free and Reduced Meal Program. Meals may be picked up at Parsippany Hills High School and Parsippany High School on Monday (for two days of meals) and Wednesday (for three days of meals) between 11:00 a.m. and noon. If your family is unable to pick up a meal at these locations, please speak with your school principal and we will make other arrangements for you.
Next week is Special Education Week! Aside from our Pre-School program, I think the Special Education program has posed the most significant challenges for our staff and our families. We commend our educators and parents for their dedication to ensuring quality education for students with disabilities in Parsippany-Troy Hills schools, and recognize the hard work and talents of our students.
With warmest regards,
Barbara Sargent, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
CCM School of Liberal Arts Launches “quar-ART-ine”
MORRIS COUNTY — The School of Liberal Arts at County College of Morris (CCM) has launched “quar-ART-ine,” a virtual platform featuring the artistic works of professors and students created during or inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The “quar-ART-ine” website, can be found by clicking here, is designed to feature a wide range of creative works, from poetry and painting, to photography and pottery, to dance and music, to design and more.
“The intent of “quar-ART-ine” is to provide people with some enjoyment during this very difficult time, to highlight the creativity that exists at CCM and to show how our faculty guides students in developing their talents,” says Dr. Margaret Ball, dean of the School of Liberal Arts.
Each week, a different academic program in the School of Liberal Arts will be highlighted on the website and featured on CCM’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts. Currently on the site are several poetry readings and poems in recognition of national poetry month that took place in April and videos from professors from a number of creative disciplines.
Upcoming are submissions from the departments of Art and Design, Communication, English and Philosophy, and Music, Performing Arts, and Music Technologies. Check back each week to see what is featured.
To learn more about the School of Liberal Arts at CCM click here. To apply to CCM for the Summer and Fall semesters click here.
Letter to the Editor: Garbage Collection Issues?
Dear Editor: