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VLANJ Goes Virtual to Serve People With Vision Loss During COVID-19 Crisis

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MORRIS COUNTY — When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey to halt programs at its locations, that left a hole in the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired. VLANJ needed a temporary home for its Beyond Sight wellness classes, peer support groups, and an apps club, and found it through video conferencing.

“We wanted to give participants something to look forward to, and help everyone stay calm and connected,” said Linda Groszew, VLANJ’s senior program manager and volunteer coordinator. VLANJ is running Fit & Balance classes twice a week. Yoga, two support groups, and an Apps Club are offered weekly. Between nine and 14 people participate in each session using Zoom, Groszew said.

Bergen County resident Lori DeMarco has been taking advantage of the offerings. “Vision Loss Alliance is making the best of a bad situation,” said DeMarco, who’s attended VLANJ for 12 years. DeMarco, a retired teacher, lost her sight to diabetes when she was 26.

DeMarco said she especially appreciates the fitness classes. “I’m an active person, and I normally go to the gym three times a week, but I’m not motivated to work out at home alone,” she said.

Christina Brino teaches the Thursday Apps Club, assisted by VLANJ participant and technology instructor Susanne Sytsma. Each week, Brino and Sytsma introduce participants to new apps and encourage them to share with the group apps they’ve discovered.

“They seem to be getting a lot out of it,” said Brino, a former disabilities coordinator for the Morris County Department of Human Services who is blind since birth. The Apps Club is an extension of VLANJ’s iPhone and Ipad technology program, designed for people who’ve completed the mobile technology class.

With Zoom, people without computers can still participate by dialing in on either a smartphone or landline, Brino said. During instruction, participants’ devices are muted, but they are able to use a ‘raise your hand’ function to ask questions. Brino has taught them Zoom shortcuts, such as how to add events to their calendar, so they can simply click on a link to join.

Brino said she always leaves time at the end of class for participants to chat. “They miss each other, so it’s nice for everyone to hear each other and catch up,” she said. “It feels like we’re really there together.”

On a recent Tuesday, 14 people gathered on Zoom for an hour-long Meditation & Mindfulness session. Instructor Karen Noel led the group through breathing exercises, encouraging members to use the mind’s eye to focus on different parts of the body. The experience was deeply soothing. She addressed the COVID-19 crisis, saying, “We will get to the other side!”

The Tuesday meditation class at 1:30 p.m. EST is open to all with vision loss. There is no fee, but registration is required and the number of participants limited. Click here to register. Other fee-free classes are for VLANJ participants.

DeMarco said the fallout from COVID-19 “can be very depressing.” VLANJ’s virtual programs are helping her to stay positive. “It really connects us.”

For more information on VLANJ’s virtual programs, send an email to beyondsight@vlanj.org.

VLANJ is one of the state’s longest-serving nonprofits for adults with vision loss. Created in 1943, the nonprofit has evolved into the only comprehensive, nonresidential vision rehabilitation program for adults in New Jersey. It provides direct services in three counties to 225 adults, and another 1,000 participate in outreach programs.

Fashion Design Students at CCM Spearhead Face Mask Project

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Frank L. Cahill
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CCM Design Professor Anita Collins at her sewing machine while she works on making more face masks

MORRIS COUNTY — Helping healthcare and other workers during this time of crisis are six fashion design students, their professors, and several employees at County College of Morris (CCM) who are making face masks to protect those working on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nieasia Wilkins, of Budd Lake, a student at CCM, working on making face masks for healthcare and other frontline workers

“What helping people in this way means to me is making an impact,” says Emil Desena, of Randolph, one of the students working on the project. “Even just on a small, local level, it’s still important, and I’m glad that I’m able to use my passion for sewing and creating in a way that helps others.”

The project began after faculty learned that some students had started making masks during the college’s spring break in March and as hospitals and other organizations started asking for personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees.

“As the design faculty migrated to online classes we lost our ability to deliver coursework using our traditional hands-on teaching methods,” says Professor Kelly Whalen, who oversees the design programs at CCM. “Faculty and students shared research and information about acceptable mask designs that would be useful to a variety of facilities and individuals. A few videos, recommended by healthcare organizations and others, were selected, providing clear instructions on how to construct the masks. Faculty then chose to adopt the project in their Introduction to Sewing, Design Concepts I & II, and Fashion Construction II classes.”

Whalen is serving as coordinator of the face mask project, while Professors Anita Collins and Wendy Carmona are working closely with the students and making masks themselves. Several CCM staff members also have become involved in the project, making it a college-wide effort. 

CCM Masks Being Sent to Health Facilities Throughout the Community

To date the students and professors have made nearly 200 masks, including several child-sized masks that will be donated to a pediatric healthcare facility in the next few days. Masks have already been delivered to a hematology and oncology facility affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, as well as to Compassionate Care healthcare workers in Sparta.  Others that have received, or will be receiving masks soon, are Saint Clare’s Hospitals in Denville and Dover, Overlook Hospital, and workers at UPS.

“It’s real-world problem solving, as we have had to organize distributing fabric, sourcing elastic, identifying places in need and then getting the masks to where they are needed while adhering to the social distancing and disinfectant protocols,” says Whalen.

Students are either using fabric they have on hand or received at a recent equipment distribution event the college held for students, faculty, and staff earlier this month. Whalen has been receiving the finished masks via home mailboxes and trunk exchanges. Regarding delivery of the masks, they are given to people CCM students, faculty, and staff know at the facilities that are looking for PPE for their workers.

“I have shared with the students that their knowledge of sewing and design is an essential skill that impacts the world,” notes Collins. “As fashion designers, they are able to create wearable items that not just make people look and feel beautiful, but also protect them and help to save lives.”

Other students making face masks are Jenna Lentz, of Fairfield; Taylor Moss, of West Orange; Louis Smith, of Basking Ridge; and Nieasia Wilkins, of Budd Lake. CCM employees helping with the project include Rosemary Grant, Brian Kafel, and Jeri LaBruna and also Adjunct Professor Gregory Somjen.

“I feel very happy and humbled to know that something I love doing can help others stay safe,” says Devyn Orozco, of Lake Hiawatha, another student making masks. “I believe that every little bit counts, and together we can help stop the spread of the virus.”

Want to learn more about fashion design? Register now for summer and fall at CCM click here.

Girl Scout Troop 95609 Makes Headbands for Nurses

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — To help with the COVID crisis, Eighth Grade Girl Scout Troop 95609 from Central Middle School were asked to make headbands for nurses at Hackensack Hospital to help hold the elastic because it rubs on your ears.

The girls have made about 60 so far and are still awaiting more to arrive. The troop has parents that are EMTs, nurses, paramedics, and firemen.

They are praying for all those helping in our time of need.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Feeds Guests at Homeless Solutions

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Frank L. Cahill
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Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany member Nicolas Limanov with Homeless Solutions Volunteer Manager, Tamala Reynolds

PARSIPPANY — Keeping with its 19-year tradition, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany provided 60 individually packed hot meals prepared by IHOP Parsippany.

This month, due to the Coronavirus, instead of our volunteers preparing the meals in the kitchen at the shelter, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, still fulfilled their monthly volunteering and had the food catered by IHOP Parsippany and IHOP Cedar Knolls. Board member Nicolas Limanov coordinated the preparation and delivery of the food.

With donations from Morris Plains Chick-fil-A and Restaurant Depot, Kiwanis Club was able to feed the guests at Homeless Solutions.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany delivered 60 individually packed dinners to the guests at Homeless Solutions
Manager Nicholas Lopez packing up the food to be delivered to Homeless Solutions
IHOP Parsippany staff packing up the food to be delivered to Homeless Solutions

The Kiwanis Club has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past 19 years and has served over 7,000 meals. Members volunteer their time to shop, cook, and serve the dinner.

Homeless Solutions, “Providing a Hand UP, Not a HandOUT.” They offer shelter, services, and supportive housing to the homeless and working poor in Morris County, New Jersey.

Interested in learning more about the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, contact Committee Chairperson Laura Wohland, by emailing law4pres@gmail.com, or Frank Cahill, President Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany at (862) 213-2200.

Mary “Mimi” Veres-Taylor, 90, Former Parsippany Teacher

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Frank L. Cahill
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Mary "Mimi" Veres-Taylor

PARSIPPANY — Mary (Mimi) Veres-Taylor, 90, passed away on April 16, 2020 at Saint Clare’s Hospital, Denville.

Mimi was born on May 24, 1929 to the late Menyhert Veres, Sr. and Mary (Darvalich) Veres in Wharton.  Raised and educated in the Wharton school system, she graduated from Newark State Teachers College (Kean University) with a teaching degree.  Mimi was instrumental in bringing the Special Olympics to children in Morris County with Learning Disabilities.  She introduced a Swim Program in the Parsippany-Troy Hills school system and coached her students in all categories of Special Olympics Sports, accompanying numerous students to the International SO throughout the USA.  Several of her students brought home gold medals and 1st place winners in gymnastics, swimming, and track and field events.  Mimi continued to keep in touch with her former students throughout her life.

The Township of Par-Troy Hills issued a proclamation, naming June 14, 2004 as Mimi Veres-Taylor Day to publicly recognize and acknowledge her devotion and significant contributions made during her tenure of teaching. Mimi was also the recipient of Parsippany’s Educator Award, Morris County Teachers Recognition Award, Kean University Distinguished Alumni Award, Kiwanis Outstanding Educator Award, Outstanding Volunteer in the Nations for Special Olympics by the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation, an ARC Award and Outstanding Recognition for the Foundation for the Blind.  After teaching for fifty-two years, she retired in 2004 at the age of 75 from the Parsippany-Troy Hills school system.

Mimi was also very generous in volunteering her time and efforts in many organizations and functions.  She was the 1st President of MU Chapter Alpha Delta Kappa, State President of the NJ ADK, served on its President’s Council and as a member of the NJ School Women’s Organization, member of NJ Education Association, National Education of Retired Educators Association, Morris County Retired Educators Association, a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international Sorority for Teacher outstanding in the field of Education, member, and VP of Wharton Fire Department Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 91, Pearl Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Past Worthy Matron of Purity Chapter of OES, member of Wharton Township Rescue Squad Auxiliary.  At the age of 82, she donated her hair to “Locks of Love” and joined a senior bowling league.

Mimi also served as church organist for several local churches, including the Hungarian Presbyterian Church for over 60 years retiring in 2007.  More than a fifty-year member of the Berkshire Valley Presbyterian Church at that time, she served as their organist and as a choir member, a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher, and a UPW member.

Mimi traveled all over the world, visiting over thirty countries on six continents.  Her exciting fetes included walking the Great Wall of China, she shot the rapids on the Mendenhall River and helicoptered to a moving glacier in Alaska and rode a camel in the Egyptian Desert.  She especially loved the majestic whales off Cape Cod, experiencing over forty whale watching trips.  Always being an adventurous person, she is ready for her greatest venture in the hereafter, ready to meet her Lord and Savior.  Mimi was a caring and generous person, devoted to family and friends.  She gave to others every chance she could and enjoyed doing so immensely.  She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Mimi was predeceased by her devoted son Jonathan David Taylor, her loving husband Ernest Joseph Taylor, her parents Menyhert Sr and Mary (Darvalich) Veres, brother Menyhert Jr (Sonny), sister Rose Ann (Veres) Witte, brother Daniel Veres, sister Susan (Veres) Winnans and her beloved cat “Mr. Blue”.

She is survived by her siblings:  John Veres of Montague, sisters Betty (Veres) Soule of Woodburn, Oregon, Linda (Veres) Rice and her husband James of Wharton, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and seven Godchildren.

Mimi was also the former co-owner of Smith-Taylor Funeral Home in Dover.  After retiring from business and education, she retired to her home at Sandy Point, Lake Hopatcong.

Funeral Services and a private burial will be held at Berkshire Valley Presbyterian Cemetery for family. Memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to ARC/MORRIS, PO Box 123, Morris Plains, NJ  07950, or Jefferson Township Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary, PO BOX 300, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849.

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Eleanore Olatta, 91, Former Parsippany Teacher, Passed Away

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Frank L. Cahill
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Eleanore Olatta

PARSIPPANY — Eleanore Olatta, 91, passed away in Wall Township, on April 21, 2020, from the coronavirus, after suffering from Alzheimer’s for a number of years.

Eleanore was born on September 27, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Louise Merhar. Her parents predeceased her, as well as her sisters Josephine, Carolyn, and Albina, and her brother Albert. Eleanore married John P. Olatta in August 1950; and is survived by her husband and her daughters MaryEllen (Jim Williamson), Amy Dixon, and her beloved granddaughters Elise and Kara Dixon. Her daughter Barbara (Sue Stager) passed away in 2017.

While raising her girls, Eleanore went back to work and to school. Her love of children’s literature became the foundation for her bachelor’s degree and then a Masters in Library Science. She was very proud of her 30-year career in the Hanover Township, and Parsippany public schools, leading the effort to bring the schools’ libraries into the technological age by digitizing the card catalogs and transforming the library into a modern media center.

John and Eleanore enjoyed their second home in Wellfleet, Cape Cod for many years, walking the dunes and collecting antiques and evocative works from local artists and craftspeople. An inveterate walker, Eleanore spent many happy hours “walking the boards” between Spring Lake and Ocean Grove. In mid-life they took up cross-country skiing, and loved their winter holidays in Altenmarkt, Austria.

Eleanore was an avid NY Times crossword puzzler, a stickler for grammar, a crafter of holiday pine cone wreaths, and a fine cook, seamstress, and knitter. She loved Andy Williams, classical music, and hated losing at cards and board games.

There will be no services at this time. Please honor Eleanore’s memory by reading to children, to grandchildren and great-grandchildren, or by supporting Reading is Fundamental. And whenever you wonder about something, remember to “look it up!”

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Township.

Bucco Teams with Morris County Fire Chiefs to Provide PPE to NJ Firemen’s Home

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Frank L. Cahill
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Senator Anthony Bucco

BOONTON — The New Jersey Firemen’s Home is fighting an outbreak of COVID-19 that has sickened residents and staff members, and the facility is in need of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers.

“There is a critical need for medical masks, gloves, and gowns to protect the health of nurses and other workers as well as the retired firefighters who reside at the home,” said Senator Anthony M. Bucco. “The pandemic has significantly increased the demand for protective health gear, and there is a temporary shortage as manufacturers struggle to keep pace. The challenge right now is getting the existing stocks to the front lines where they are needed the most. The Firemen’s Home has been hard hit by the virus and is in urgent need of PPE.”

A volunteer firefighter with the Boonton Fire Department for almost 40 years, Bucco is teaming with Chief Nicholas Witczak, president of the Morris County Fire Chiefs Association, to encourage other fire departments to donate the needed equipment.

“The residents at the Home are our brother firefighters and it is critical now more than ever to help them for all they have given over the years,” said a letter, signed by Bucco and Witczak, to fire chiefs across Morris County.

The Firemen’s Home houses 62 retired firefighters, and at least 22 residents and 15 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.

“We need to ensure the continued health and safety of the many heroes who spent their lives running toward dangerous situations responding to their neighbors’ emergencies,” Senator Bucco said. “To do so, we also must protect the essential workers who care for them. A few thin layers of protective equipment are necessary tools to prevent the further spread of coronavirus and maintain the care of our brother firefighters at the facility.”

Lawmakers Offer Help to Renters and Businesses Struggling During Pandemic

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Frank L. Cahill
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Assemblyman Brian Bergen

MORRIS COUNTY — The financial impact of the coronavirus crisis is hitting tenants and landlords alike, but the three bills scheduled for votes in the state Legislature Monday do very little to help renters.

Assemblymen Brian Bergen and Christopher DePhillips are teaming to get renters real relief. They introduced legislation Thursday that would increase the percentage of rent considered property taxes to 30 percent so renters can benefit more from the state’s property tax deduction.

The Senate will vote Monday on allowing delayed payments for mortgages and rent (S2340) and restricting rent increases (S2341) during state of emergencies and suspending rent payments for some small businesses (A2363/A3921).

“Suspending or delaying rent payments would only delay the likely unaffordable payments and provide no relief to renters,” said DePhillips (R-Bergen). “It doesn’t help renters actually solve their problem of not being able to make ends meet now and especially in the future.”

Increasing the percentage of rent considered property taxes is intended to increase renters’ property tax deduction on income taxes and will reduce rent as a percentage of income. The federal Section 8 program defines renters as cost-burdened if rent exceeds 30 percent of income. Roughly, half of New Jersey renters are cost-burdened.

“Showing compassion means helping renters support themselves independently,” continued Bergen (R-Morris). “Delaying payments doesn’t account for a loss of income, it makes future payment twice or three times as large later on.”

Many renters are among the hundreds of thousands of workers who have lost their jobs in the service, hospitality, and retail industries after non-essential businesses were forced to shutter due to Murphy’s executive order mandating nearly all residents to stay home.

Roughly 35 percent of New Jersey residents rent their homes or apartment, according to Census data.

“The government doesn’t spend its own money. It spends taxpayer’s money,” said Bergen. “Providing these tax breaks recognizes that a state exists not with people, but because of the people. The government needs to allow people to support themselves.”

The assemblymen agree that it is tough for the state to provide a grace period for renters, but tax relief should be a consideration for the administration despite hiking taxes by over $3 billion, mostly on the working poor and middle class, since Democrats took the governor’s office while maintaining control of the legislature.

Murphy has set up multiple funds to try to facilitate relief. DePhillips says that approach spurns the ultimate problem: unaffordability is what slows recovery.

“In addition to funds and programs, we absolutely must do more,” said DePhillips. “We must also consider and implement tax breaks. In fact, tax breaks are more likely to be effective.”

The Assembly bill providing financial security for consumers will be considered Monday, though language hasn’t been released for lawmakers or the public to review. Bergen is adamant that government spending puts the cart before the horse despite the lack of transparency.

“It is simple to understand that allowing people to keep their money is more efficient than taking it, adding administrative cost, then giving it back to a limited and lesser extent,” concluded Bergen. “The most beneficial path seems clear. And I hope Democrats will consider the merit of our ideas in the future.”

Deborah (Debby) Bye Kean, 76, passed away

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Frank L. Cahill
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Deborah (Debby) Bye Kean

MORRIS COUNTY — Mrs. Deborah (Debby) Bye Kean, the beloved wife of former New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean, passed away on the evening of April 23, 2020. She would have turned 77 years of age on May 15. Mrs. Kean died peacefully at home.

Debby Kean was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1943, the only child of the late Elizabeth Griffenberg Bye and Robert Bye, a corporate executive. Mrs. Kean was a graduate of the Tower Hill School in Wilmington and of Bennett College in Millbrook, New York. She married Thomas H. Kean on June 3, 1967.

As the first lady, Mrs. Kean was noted for the renovation of the Governor’s mansion at Drumthwacket. When Kean was elected, New Jersey did not have a Governor’s mansion, as their previous site Morven was given to the New Jersey Historical Society to use as their headquarters. The new site, Drumthwacket, was filled with old and tired furniture. Debby knew that New Jersey’s Governor’s mansion should be second-to-none. Therefore Debby formed a foundation, encouraged donations, and soon bought wonderful antique furniture which is still admired today. She said New Jersey deserves as good of a Governor’s mansion as any other state, and she made that happen.

When she saw a wrong, she tried to right it. She found that many state employees were struggling because of a lack of daycare available for their children. She lobbied various people until she received the funds, and with those funds established a number of daycare centers for the children of state employees. The largest still bears her name, The Deborah B. Kean Childcare Center.

Mrs. Kean was known to family and friends for her warm disposition and quick wit. An avid reader, she was a lifetime enthusiast of the performing and visual arts, avocations she shared with her husband.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kean is survived by her sons, NJ state Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr., of Westfield, Reed Kean, of Chatham, a business executive, a daughter, Alexandra Kean Strong, of Duxbury, Massachusetts, an educator; and seven grandchildren.

Above all she loved her children and seven grandchildren and was deeply loved in return.

Murphy Receives High Marks for His Handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

MORRIS COUNTY — Monmouth University Polling released a poll showing that New Jerseyans widely approve of Governor Phil Murphy’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and approve of his approach to the public health crisis. Across the state, 79 percent of New Jerseyans believe Murphy has done a good job in his handling of the pandemic. Murphy earns a 71 percent overall job approval. (Click here for complete article).

New Jersey residents also overwhelmingly back Gov. Murphy’s social distancing measures. Governor Murphy took early action on the coronavirus, forming a task force on February 3, long before the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in New Jersey. He implemented social distancing measures not long after that – banning large gatherings, limiting restaurants to take out, and closing places like gyms and nonessential stores. He also recently moved the state primary back to July in the interest of public health and protecting democracy.

“Governor Phil Murphy’s decisive action and clear communication throughout his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic have earned him well-deserved high marks from New Jerseyans,” said DGA Deputy Communications Director Christina Amestoy. “Throughout this crisis, Gov. Murphy has shown New Jersey and the country what strong leadership looks like. It’s clear New Jerseyans support and value Murphy’s proactive, data-driven approach.”

Brandon Verderber to attend Centenary University

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Frank L. Cahill
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Brandon Verderber

PARSIPPANY — Brandon Verderber, a senior at Parsippany Hills High School, will be attending Centenary University in the fall.

Brandon will be majoring in Criminal Justice and playing Lacrosse. Brendon is looking forward to his next adventure at Centenary and playing for the Cyclones.

He is the son of Maureen and Anthony Verderber.

Centenary University is a private liberal arts university in Hackettstown. Founded in 1867.

Chinese Christian Church to Distribute Surgical Masks at Foodtown

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Members from the Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey, 232 South Beverwyck Road, will be distributing “Surgical Masks” starting on Saturday, April 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 25 from 1:00 ap.m. to 5:00 p.m.

They will set up outside Foodtown, 435 North Beverwyck Road, to provide local residents with masks. Each day they will distribute 1,500 masks starting at 7:00 a.m. There is a limit of three per person.

Parsippany High Schools Named 2020 Best High Schools in the Nation

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Hills High School

MORRIS COUNTY — U.S. News and World Report issued its 2020 Best High Schools by numerically ranking nearly 18,000 schools nationwide for the 2020 school year.

Parsippany High was ranked #2,255 in the nation and #102 in the state of New Jersey. Parsippany Hills High School was ranked #2,133 in the nation and #95 in the state of New Jersey.

The Best High Schools rankings, available online only, are produced in conjunction with RTI International, a global research firm. U.S. News doesn’t collect data directly from high schools – all data comes directly from official third-party sources. U.S. News receives AP and IB data directly from the College Board and International Baccalaureate, respectively, for use in the rankings. The state assessment data and graduation rates are from each state, and other data comes from the U.S. Department of Education Common Core of Data.

The 2020 edition of Best High Schools includes a numerical ranking of nearly all public high schools in each state and each census-designated metropolitan area with three or more high schools, as well as the Best STEM Schools ranking and comprehensive Best Charter Schools and Best Magnet Schools rankings. There are also rankings of high schools for school districts with three or more high schools.

With its launch, U.S. News has published detailed school-specific information on enrollment, graduation rates, student body demographics, location, school type and results of state assessments, as well as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests.

Click the link below to view Parsippany High School’s ranking click here.

Click the link below to view Parsippany Hills High School’s ranking click here.

New Jersey Reaches over 100,000 Positive Cases of COVID-19; 5,617 Deaths

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified an additional six Parsippany residents presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, since it was last reported on Thursday, April 23. As of Tuesday there were a total of 41 deaths. (27 of the deaths were contributed to Senior Living facilities.)

The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 529 individuals. (This data is as of 4:34 p.m., Friday, April 24).

Morris County has risen to 4708 an increase of 40 cases since last reported on Thursday, April 22. A total of 340 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 102,196 with a total of 5,617 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.

Morris County Clerk Issues Updated Information Concerning the Operation of the Clerk’s Office

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Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi

MORRIS COUNTY — “The Morris County Clerk’s Office understands the balance it must achieve between maintaining essential functions, including its role in supporting the economic stability of the region, and designing a plan compliant with guidelines to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (“COVID 19′).” said Clerk Ann Grossi, Esq.

As the need arises, updates will continue to be posted at www.morriscountyclerk.org.

The Morris County Clerk’s Office continues to be closed to the public as follows:

REGISTRY DEPARTMENT:
It is recommended that stakeholders who are impacted forward all documents to be filed and recorded either by mail or utilizing the Clerk’s automated e-filing system. To participate in e­filing, please contact one of our e-filing (electronic) vendors below:

Simplifile @ 1-801-223-1052 or www.simplifile.com
CSC@ 1-435-374-0139/0150/0141 or www.cscglobal.com.
ERX@ 1-214-887-7461 or email www.erxsupport@conduent.com

All documents will be processed upon receipt as required by law. For further information, please call the Recording Department at (973) 285-6130.

DROP-OFF BOX:
A drop-off box is now available in the lobby of the Records and Administration Building, 10 Com1 Street, 1st Floor, Morristown, NJ

PASSPORT DEPARTMENT:
Passport Department services have been suspended. For further information, please call the Passport Department at (973) 285-6161.

RECORDS VAULT DEPARTMENT:
The Records Vault Department remains closed to the public. Business users and the public may access all documents on line back to 1969 at www.morriscountyclerk.org. Anyone needing a certified copy or requiring assistance may do so by either email or calling the Vault. If you need assistance, please call (973) 285-6747.

ELECTION DEPARTMENT:

The Election Department remains closed to the public. We strongly urge all residents to Vote-by­Mail (“VBM”) to avoid unnecessary exposure to COVID-19. VBM applications and other documents and information can be accessed at www.morriscountyclerk.org. If you need assistance, please call the Election Department at (973) 285-6066.

NOTARY DEPARTMENT:
The Notary Department remains closed to the public and services have been suspended until further notice. New notary applications are available online at www.njportal.com/dor/notary. For additional details or updates, please call (973) 285-6122.

WEDDING SERVICES:
Wedding ceremonies performed by the County Clerk remain suspended until further notice. For additional information, please call (973) 285-6120.

ADULT ID CARDS, VETERAN ID CARDS, AND GOLD STAR ID CARDS: Issuing of all ID cards are suspended until further notice.

OUTREACH, ON THE ROAD AND SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAMS: All programs are suspended until further notice.

MVC Agency, Inspection Station Closures Extended Until May 11 

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton announced that all agency, road testing, and inspections facilities will remain closed until at least Monday, May 11. The closures are part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

In addition to expanding online services, the Commission is continuing essential operations, including measures to support commercial trucking to keep the supply chain moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Most renewals of driver licenses, non-driver IDs, and registrations – including, for the first time, some commercial registrations – can be processed online at NJMVC.gov. Customers can change their address, pay fees, and other services online as well.

Drivers with suspended licenses can seek to get licenses restored, if they are eligible, using email instead of phone or in-person interactions. Drivers who believe they are eligible for restoration should email suspension.info@mvc.nj.gov.

“As Governor Murphy reminds us, public gatherings represent a threat to all of us, as New Jersey works to flatten the curve in this global pandemic,” Fulton said. “The volume of customers that typically visit our agencies would risk the health of our customers and employees alike. We will continue to strive to make as many services available online as possible.”

Working with Governor Murphy, Chief Administrator Fulton ordered the initial closure of agencies and inspection stations from March 16 until March 30 and followed that with two-week extensions until April 27. Expiration dates for driver licenses (including CDLs), registrations, inspection stickers, and temporary tags were extended by two months on March 13.

Customers should check NJMVC.gov for the latest information and updates.

Parsippany Rotary Club Donates Necessary PPE to Police Department

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Frank L. Cahill
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Officer Dave Cavaliere, Sgt. Pete Kolln and Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce

PARSIPPANY — Helping our heroes in Parsippany Parsippany Rotary Club delivered some desperately needed PPE.

Purchased and donated by our fellow members at the Parsippany Rotary Club, the hand-sanitizers handed off are necessary to the daily activities of police officers, who need to keep healthy while they stand ready to help us all during this crisis.

Rotarians BettyLou DeCroce and Triveni Gurikar delivered to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Headquarters, where they were met by Officer Dave Cavaliere and Sgt. Pete Kolln.

Stay healthy and stay strong. Parsippany Rotary Club hopes to be delivering more PPE to our first responders soon.

Officer Dave Cavaliere and Sgt. Pete Kolln

Four New Cases of COVID-19 in Parsippany

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The County of Morris has identified an additional four Parsippany residents presumptively tested positive for COVID-19, since it was last reported on Wednesday, April 22. As of Tuesday there were a total of 41 deaths. (27 of the deaths were contributed to Senior Living facilities.)

The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 523 individuals. (This data is as of 3:53 p.m., Thursday, April 23).

Morris County has risen to 4662 an increase of 207 cases since last reported on Wednesday, April 21. A total of 309 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 99,989 with a total of 5,368 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. 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.

COVID19 Death by Race in New Jersey as of April 23, 2020
COVID19 Death by Age in New Jersey as of April 23, 2020

 

Route 10 Westbound ramp to Route 287 to close this weekend

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

Beginning at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, until 7:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, NJDOT’s contractor, Crisdel Construction Group, is scheduled to close the ramp from Route 10 westbound to I-287 southbound, as well as one lane on Route 10 westbound in the vicinity of the I-287 interchange.

This closure will allow the contractor to complete the full-box reconstruction of the roadway. One lane of westbound traffic will be maintained at all times during the weekend closures. Lane closures on Route 10 westbound are scheduled for the next two weekends as the roadway reconstruction continues. The following signed detour will be in place this weekend:

Route 10 westbound to I-287 southbound detour:

· Motorists traveling on Route 10 westbound wishing to take the ramp to I-287 southbound will be directed to continue on Route 10 westbound
· Take Ridgedale Avenue South U-turn (Dryden Way/Ridgedale Ave./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 southbound

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 by clicking here for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow them on Twitter @NJDOT_info or on the NJDOT Facebook page.

Freeholders Create Morris County COVID-19 Recovery Task Force

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY —  The Morris County Board of Freeholders is creating a Morris County COVID-19 Recovery Task Force, to include a group of key leaders from all segments of Morris County life, to help plan for the county’s eventual return to normalcy from the COVID-19 crisis.

The Task Force would operate in concert with President Donald J. Trump’s three-phase plan to gradually Open Up America Again. (Click here) “We thank Morris County residents for their great effort to deal with the current crisis, from sewing masks and helping to feed unemployed families to social distancing, hand washing, and caring for their family, friends, and neighbors,’’ said Freeholder Director Deborah Smith. “Now we have to consider the next step to determine how recovery will occur, how we will get our great county on its feet again.’’

The Board of Freeholders voted last night to create a Task Force subcommittee, including Freeholders Smith, John Krickus, and Tom Mastrangelo, to spearhead this effort.

Leaders from government, health, education, labor, social services, and others would be invited to participate in an effort to gather information, share ideas and develop strategies for the post-COVD-19 world in Morris County, in conjunction with state and federal governments.  They would consider how to overcome potential obstacles to recovery.

    The Task Force could:

  • Gather information on the current state of Morris County’s economy, to determine what is and what is not working in the current response to the virus;
  • Examine the potential gradual ramping up of the county’s workforce;
  • Consider how various businesses, industry, government, and education could adapt to new concepts to be able to reopen;
  • Examine the role of local and county governments to assist in the reopening of the county.

More information on the creation of the Task Force will be provided in the coming days.

Please keep up-to-date on Morris County’s response to COVID-19 by clicking here.

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