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Pet Valu Updates Store Hours

Frank L. Cahill
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Pet Valu Updates Store Hours

PARSIPPANY — Pet Valu, a specialty retailer of premium pet food, treats and supplies, takes classification as an essential retailer seriously and is committed to being open for devoted pet lover customers.  To support this mission, Pet Valu has announced temporary changes to store operations to limit the physical interactions between associates and customers, as well as ensure the continued safe operation of all stores.

Pet Valu is located at 3053 Route 46 East, Morris Hills Shopping Center, Parsippany. They can be reached by calling (973) 794-3545.

To ensure the community’s safety, Pet Valu stores have implemented the following:

  • Limiting the number of customers that can enter the store at any time to two (for safe social distancing).
  • Call-ahead ordering for customers is now available. Customers can call their store to place their order by phone, and it will be ready for pick-up.
  • Updating hours of operation to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to allow associates time to re-stock and sanitize stores (store hours may vary, so customers should call their local store for more information).
  • Currently not accepting returns and extending the return policy period. Customers as being asked to keep the item(s) intended for return and associated receipt(s) until further notice.
  • All customers are asked to have a list or photos of supplies ready, so that associates can help retrieve products. Customers will be directed to wait at the sanitized checkout counter to complete all in-store transactions (using debit or credit is preferred at checkout, whenever possible).
  • Temporarily closing all self-serve dog wash stations and grooming salons.
  • Cancelling all local events and postponing the annual April charitable event, Pet Appreciation Month and National Adoption Weekend, supporting local animal shelters and rescues.

In addition to these store updates, home delivery is available through Pet Valu’s sister company, Pet Supermarket. Brands including Performatrin, Performatrin Ultra, Fresh 4 Life, Head to Tail and others are available for delivery. Additionally, customers can still earn Pet Points Plus rewards with purchases made on PetSupermarket.com and are asked to save receipts and confirmation emails for future credits to accounts.

“We believe taking these actions offer the best solutions for balancing our three main priorities: safety of our associates and devoted pet lover customers, servicing the essential needs of pets and maintaining a clean and sanitized work environment,” stated Richard Maltsbarger, president and CEO of Pet Valu.  “I want to thank all of our associates and customers for working together through this difficult time to find the best ways possible to continue to care for the pets we all love.”

Rozynski Entered Guilty Plea to One Count of First Degree Possession

Frank L. Cahill
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Rozynski Entered Guilty Plea to One Count of First Degree Possession

PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller announce the sentencing of Samuel J. Rozynski, Sparta, following a long-term drug investigation in Morris, Sussex, and Bergen counties. (Click here for related article)

On March 2, Rozynski entered a guilty plea to one count of first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, one count of first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, one count of Second Degree Financial Facilitation of Criminal Activity (Money Laundering), and one count of Second Degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana. Rozynski also forfeited his interest in $329,000 seized in connection with his arrest, which were proceeds from narcotics sales.

On Friday, March 27, the Honorable David H. Ironson, J.S.C. sentenced Rozynski to five years in New Jersey State Prison with 24 months of parole ineligibility on the Possession With Intent to Distribute Count, and three concurrent terms of five years in prison on the remaining counts.

This investigation culminated with Rozynski’s arrest on January 29, when law enforcement officers from multiple agencies executed three search warrants in Parsippany, Sparta, and Cliffside Park. As a result, approximately 350 grams of cocaine, thirty-seven pounds of marijuana, numerous firearms, and over $300,000 in suspected drug distribution proceeds were seized by law enforcement.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Detective Daniel Cicala was the lead investigator. Assistant Prosecutor Erin Callahan represented the State at sentencing.

Prosecutor Knapp said “The cooperation of all agencies involved in this investigation and prosecution has been consistently of the highest magnitude. We greatly appreciate the dedication of our law enforcement partners continuing our efforts to reduce the supply of illicit drugs.”

Prosecutor Knapp, Acting Chief Kimker, and Chief Miller would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance and commitment to this long-term investigation: Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division, Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, Hopatcong Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Cliffside Park Police Department, Little Falls Police Department, Sparta Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New Jersey State Police.

Murphy Announces New Website for Reporting or Donating PPE Inventory

Frank L. Cahill
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Murphy Announces New Website for Reporting or Donating PPE Inventory

MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy today announced a new state website for reporting personal protective equipment (PPE).

In accordance with Executive Order No. 109, any business, non-hospital health care facility, or institution of higher learning in possession of PPE, ventilators, respirators, or anesthesia machines must submit that information to the State by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27. The website created today also gives these entities the ability to donate PPE.

“We have a critical need in New Jersey for personal protective equipment,” said Governor Murphy. “Our hospitals, health care workers, and first responders on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 can only be successful with access to these essential supplies.”
To submit information related to PPE, please click here.

Cesaro Rejected Pre-Indictment Offer in State Bribery Charges

Frank L. Cahill
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Cesaro Rejected Pre-Indictment Offer in State Bribery Charges

MORRIS COUNTY — Former Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman and Morris County Freeholder John Cesaro, Esq. facing state bribery charges, rejected a pre-indictment offer on Wednesday that would have carried jail time in exchange for guilty pleas, according to MorristownGreen.com.

State prosecutors placed his offer on the record with Superior Court Judge Stephen Taylor, in a proceeding conducted via video- and phone conference. The Morris County Courthouse is closed to the public this week because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cesaro was offered five years, with two years of parole ineligibility.

Additionally he would have forfeited the alleged bribe monies, paid anti-corruption penalties, and been barred permanently from public office or public employment, said Peter Aseltine, a spokesman for Attorney General Gurbir Grewal.

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal

In December, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that five current and former public officials and political candidates – including Parsippany Attorney John Cesaro – have been charged with taking bribes in a major investigation of political corruption in Hudson and Morris counties conducted by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA).

Cesaro, who held public office at the time of the alleged conduct was also charged with second-degree acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by a public servant for official behavior.

Cesaro, who was a sitting county freeholder at the time of the alleged criminal conduct, solicited contributions from the cooperating witness for his 2021 campaign for Mayor of Parsippany-Troy Hills. Cesaro allegedly accepted bribes from a cooperating witness, Morristown Attorney Matt O’Donnell, in return for which he promised to secure more tax work from Morris County for the cooperating witness and make him tax counsel for Parsippany-Troy Hills if elected.

Cesaro allegedly accepted an envelope containing $10,000 in cash and $2,350 in checks from the cooperating witness, but later returned the cash, asking the cooperating witness to replace it with checks. The two allegedly discussed using “straw donors.” Under New Jersey election law, it is illegal for a person to provide money to another person, known as a “straw donor,” to make a political contribution to a specific candidate. At a later fundraiser, Cesaro accepted two checks for $2,600 each – the individual limit for contributions per election per candidate – which the cooperating witness described as “my straws,” along with another check for $150.

Attorney General Grewal created the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability in September 2018 to combat corruption and strengthen public confidence in government institutions. Earlier this month, the Attorney General issued a directive codifying OPIA and making it a permanent part of the Attorney General’s Office. That directive established the OPIA Corruption Bureau as the lead office within the Department of Law & Public Safety for the investigation and prosecution of state criminal violations involving corruption and abuse of public trust.

Cesaro is represented by Robert Dunn, Esq. The judge scheduled a follow-up review for June 11.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Chick-fil-A is Holding a Food Drive

Frank L. Cahill
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Chick-fil-A is Holding a Food Drive

MORRIS COUNTY — Chick-fil-A, located at 1711 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, is currently holding a canned food drive at the store to support our local food pantries.

They are asking guests to bring canned food items to the store in exchange for a free Original Chick-fil-A Chicken sandwich coupon.

One sandwich per guest, not per item donated. They are collecting at the front door and in the drive-thru at our cash cart.

They will be donating the food to Parsippany Food Pantry and Interfaith Food Pantry.

Employee of Chick-fil-A collecting food donations from customers
Employee of Chick-fil-A collecting food donations from customers

Morris County Park Commission Amends Hours; Rules and Regulations

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Park Commission Amends Hours; Rules and Regulations

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Park Police Department is reporting a substantially increased use of many general purpose parks and trails of the Morris County Park Commission.  In response to Governor Murphy Executive Orders’ #102 to #108 to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic in New Jersey, park patrons are asked to visit the Morris County Park Commission website by clicking here as many locations have temporarily closed and/or amended operational hours in accordance with current state and county orders.

Patrons who frequent a property of the Morris County Park Commission should follow proper universal precautions as it pertains to hiking, running, biking, etc. This includes having a charged cellphone, water, and letting others know where you will be and when you should return. People should realize their own physical abilities and know the difficulty level of the area they are accessing. For all emergencies, they can call 9-1-1 or for non-emergent assistance, they should call (973) 326-7654.

Part of the increased use of Morris County Park Commission properties has resulted in many violations of the Morris County Park Commission’s Rules and Regulations, especially as it pertains to the parking of vehicles, dogs off-leash, and entering and/or remaining in a county park during closing hours. Vehicles should only be parked in designated spots inside park property and not on surrounding streets; dogs need to be kept on a leash no longer than six-feet long; and all persons must vacate the property by closing time, which is generally sunset, but may vary by property. The Rules and Regulations of the Morris County Park Commission should be posted in directories in each property and can also be found at the website by clicking here.

“We understand the public’s want and need to frequent one of our locations during these unprecedented and unfortunate times, but I must direct all persons to obey the rules and regulations of the Morris County Park Commission,” said Chief Gabe DiPietro. “Increased and continuing violations will result in increased enforcement and summonses may be issued.”

16 Additional Parsippany Residents Presumptively Test Positive for COVID-19

Frank L. Cahill
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16 Additional Parsippany Residents Presumptively Test Positive for COVID-19

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills has been informed of 16 additional residents have presumptively tested positive for COVID-19:

• 24-year-old male.
• 30-year-old female.
• 35-year-old male.
• 49-year-old male.
• 57-year-old female.
• 57-year-old female.
• 59-year-old female.
• 59-year-old female.
• 59-year-old female.
• 64-year-old male.
• 65-year-old male.
• 71-year-old male.
• 75-year-old male.
• 78-year-old male.
• 28-year-old female.
• 60-year-old male.

The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 32 individuals, two of whom have since died from the virus.

The Township is committed to being as transparent as possible with these cases and relaying as much information to the community as we can, while complying with privacy laws. The Township remains in constant contact with state and county partners, and will release additional information as it is provided.

To help combat the spread of this virus, please remember to continue the best practices of social distancing, washing your hands as often as possible, disinfecting any surfaces you may touch, and avoid touching your face.

If you exhibit any symptoms of illness, please remember to consult your personal doctor immediately. The State of New Jersey has set up a comprehensive website covering many questions you may have regarding COVID-19, as well as a telephone hotline. For more information, please visit www.covid19.nj.gov or call 211.

 

Happy Faces Around Town #PrideInParsippany

Frank L. Cahill
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Happy Faces Around Town #PrideInParsippany

PARSIPPANY — During these times of everyone being quarantined in their homes, reading negative news, there is someone who is spreading smiles throughout the Lake Parsippany area (and beyond).  A quick drive around the lake, including the first location, my own house, the “Balloon Fairy” is hanging balloons on lamp posts, mailboxes and other locations, bringing a smile to the faces of local residents.

Thank you Ms. Balloon Fairy! You brought a smile to my face:

Parsippany Food Pantry Needs Your Help

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Food Pantry Needs Your Help

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Food Pantry needs food donations. There will be a drop off box on Friday, March 27 from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Parsippany PAL Building, 33 Baldwin Road.

Drop your donation in the van outside the front door. No need to go inside the building.

Please maintain social distancing during your visit.

If you are out shopping, please consider adding a couple of these items to your list for those in need.

In no particular order, all non perishable.

  • Breakfast items: Boxes of cereal or breakfast bars
  • Canned food: tuna, chicken
  • Canned meats, Chef Boyardee
  • Canned soups
  • Canned fruits
  • Canned or boxed juices
  • Pasta sauce
  • Pasta
  • Toilet paper

Questions? Please text Rich at (732) 371-3803 or text Jeff at (973) 476-6935.

Update: Two Additional Residents Presumptively Tested Positive for COVID-19

Frank L. Cahill
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Update: Two Additional Residents Presumptively Tested Positive for COVID-19

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills has been informed of two additional residents who have presumptively tested positive for COVID-19:

• A 28-year-old female.
• A 60-year-old male.

The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 16 individuals, two of whom have since died from the virus. The Township is committed to being as transparent as possible with these cases and relaying as much information to the community as we can, while complying with privacy laws.

The Township remains in constant contact with state and county partners, and will release additional information as it is provided. To help combat the spread of this virus, please remember to continue the best practices of social distancing, washing your hands as often as possible, disinfecting any surfaces you may touch, and avoid touching your face.

If you exhibit any symptoms of illness, please remember to consult your personal doctor immediately. The State of New Jersey has set up a comprehensive website covering many questions you may have regarding COVID-19, as well as a telephone hotline. For more information, please visit www.covid19.nj.gov or call 211.

Sherrill, Malinowski Announce Additional $118,000 in Funding for Zufall Health Center from First Coronavirus Package

Frank L. Cahill
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Sherrill, Malinowski Announce Additional $118,000 in Funding for Zufall Health Center from First Coronavirus Package

PARSIPPANY — Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) announced today that Zufall Health Center will receive an additional $118,000 in funding to help address the COVID-19 outbreak in New Jersey from the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020. Representatives Sherrill and Malinowski supported a provision in the legislation to support community health centers across the country. Zufall will be able to use this funding to address screening and testing needs, acquire medical supplies, and boost telehealth capacity in response to COVID-19.

“Our community health centers are on the front lines of providing care in New Jersey,” said Representative Sherrill. “During my visit to Zufall’s Morristown location last year, I saw the critical role they play as a provider for the most vulnerable members of our community. With the COVID-19 outbreak, they are going to be providing services well above and beyond what we normally ask them to do. While this additional funding Congress provided is a great start, I know that more needs to be done to support our local community health centers that are the first point of contact for so many of our residents. I am currently on the phone every day with Zufall, along with other health care providers in our district, and am here to support their incredible work in any way I can.”

“I have seen firsthand the critically important care that Zufall provides to our community,” said Representative Malinowski. “This funding is a good first step in getting them the necessary resources to continue their work serving our most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, but I know it is not enough. I will keep fighting in Congress to ensure that they have the support they need as this crisis grows.”

“We are extremely grateful that the federal government has recognized the role that community health centers are playing in our current crisis and for the distribution of these additional funds,” said Eva Turbiner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zufall Health Center. “Clearly the critical health and financial circumstances we see now will be on-going and we remain committed to serving the needs of our community. We are already hearing from people who have lost benefits due to job layoffs. As we saw during the financial crisis in 2008, the demand for high quality affordable health services will increase after the initial phase of this public health crisis. Community health centers will need long-term funding to be able to meet the increased demand for our services.”

Zufall is a Federally Qualified Health Center with eight locations throughout New Jersey that served 40,000 patients in 2019. Zufall helps serve vulnerable populations in New Jersey: Ninety percent of their patients have incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, and roughly half of their patients are uninsured, while the other half rely on Medicaid or Medicare.

Online learning in Parsippany

Sharon Maroldi
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Online learning in Parsippany

To preface this, I am a parent and not an authority on online learning – I have one elementary and one middle school student in the Parsippany school district. I thought that people without children in the schools might be interested in how parents and students in Parsippany are using technology, as students work from home during this Covid-19 crisis.

Below is a screenshot from the Parsippany school district app on my phone. As you can see, it provides access to key areas such as school news and alerts, lunch menus and aftercare. The most widely used is Genesis Parent Access.

Genesis  (shown below) is available online and through a downloaded application for parents’ phones and allows them to have access to information about their child(ren). The system does a number of things – it allows the district to have parents electronically sign forms (such as health forms or permission to use electronics in school). It provides the child’s schedule for the school day (and the year). It can provide real-time grades and report cards. It allows parents to notify the school of a child’s absence. And, it also allows teachers to put in upcoming assignments notifications (although this functionality is not always used, at least in K-8 – some teachers do more on paper normally, while others may use google classroom).

Google Classroom is a free online platform that not every teacher used pre-Coronavirus, but it seems to be used by all of my kids’ teachers currently.  It can be accessed from any web-enabled device, whether it’s a phone, a laptop, chromebook, or a tablet.  Teachers can create their own website allowing them to post assignments, informative videos, online quizzes and link to information such as online textbooks. Students are invited into the classroom, so the site is private and only for the intended students. Google also provides a forum where, for instance, a teacher may assign a news article for students to read and ask that students post their comments below the article, in an interactive manner.

Given the current situation of students working independently from home, students are able to post questions to their teachers in this “classroom” and can get answers from the teacher (or each other), which also allows the rest of the class to share or learn, as well.

In addition to Google Classroom, each student has a school email account accessible through  google’s platform, and recently with the virus, some teachers are now holding live meetings/webinars – essentially they use Google classroom as a homepage/starting point from which they provide a daily itinerary of the day’s assignments, then provide links that help students navigate to a textbook, a web meeting, a video, etc.

Class Dojo is a free  tool, generally accessed through an application downloaded onto a phone or other device. I’ve mostly seen it used in elementary school by teachers (not all use it). It provides virtual points for students making good choices throughout the day. In addition, it allows teachers to upload videos and share them with parents – so, during normal, in-person school I often get pictures or videos of my child having fun in gym class, participating in science experiments, etc.

With the new virtual learning environment, it is being used to create a community where parents share pictures of the child’s day and communicate with the teachers.  For instance, last week, the teacher posted a picture of the lake she walked around, and other parents uploaded photos of their children biking or doing other gym-class type of at-home activities.  In addition, students in our class were asked to create a cart out of household items as a math/science activity and test its run length – many of us took and shared pictures of the creations.

 

I’ve been impressed by how well my kids are adapting to being at home during this Coronavirus issue. My middle school daughter begins the school day by looking at Google classroom – she methodically goes through each class, following the teachers’ instructions and puts an alarm on her phone for specific calls or web conferences when needed. My third grader needs a bit more help, so we look together at Google classroom and see what the day’s activities are then I check in with her periodically, and do a final run-through with both kids towards the end of the day to ensure all the work is completed.

 

 

 

 

 

Morris County Jail Inmate Tested Positive for Coronavirus

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Jail Inmate Tested Positive for Coronavirus

MORRIS COUNTY — An inmate at the Morris County jail is in medical isolation today after testing positive for COVID-19, said Morris County Sheriff’s Office.

The announcement about the infected inmate came about ninety minutes after the Sheriff’s Office announced that, in compliance with a state Supreme Court order, it was giving early release to 28 non-violent offenders. The inmate releases were done as a means of protecting them from acquiring the lung disorder. (Click here for previous story)

In a statement discussing the inmate diagnosed with COVID-19, the Sheriff’s Office did not indicate whether it believed the person had come in contact with other inmates, including those being sent home.

COVID-19: Release of Some Inmates From Morris County Jail

Frank L. Cahill
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COVID-19: Release of Some Inmates From Morris County Jail

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Correctional Facility began an orderly, staggered release of 28 non-violent offenders in compliance with a New Jersey Supreme Court order that suspended county jail sentences of certain inmates to minimize risks of the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.

Sheriff James M. Gannon said a total of 28 inmates — 17 Morris County inmates and 11 Sussex County inmates held in the Morris County Correctional Facility under a shared services agreement — are expected to be released.

All of the released inmates have been provided with a basic ID made by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office to facilitate their re-entry into the community. Before the release began, there were 200 inmates housed at the jail.

Warden Christopher Klein said that all the inmates, prior to release, are having their temperature taken and are being asked a series of questions about their health and whether they are experiencing coronavirus-type symptoms, such as a cough, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat.

If an inmate to be released exhibits or indicates illness, he or she will be held until a medical evaluation is done, Warden Klein said.

“We are living in an extraordinary period of time as the courts have recognized. The release of inmates, pursuant to court order from the Morris County Correctional Facility, is being conducted in a smooth and orderly manner, with assurances that all being released have an address to go to, transportation to that address, and are not exhibiting signs of illness,” Sheriff Gannon said.

“With the safety of the community paramount, the inmates being released by court order were carefully selected and not considered a danger to the public,” Sheriff Gannon said.

The release eligibility of specific inmates was made by Public Defenders and the Morris and Sussex County Prosecutor’s Offices, and approved by orders of the Superior Court.

Warden Klein said that Sussex County Correctional Facility Officers are transporting inmates back to Sussex County if they were not able to secure a ride.

The release of some inmates is in compliance with the state Supreme Court order signed Sunday that suspended or commuted county jail sentences for low-risk inmates in light of the public health emergency caused by COVID-19.

The order, signed after conferences with the state Attorney General’s Office and New Jersey Association of County Prosecutors, and upon a petition by the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, commutes or suspends county jail sentences currently being served by county jail inmates either as a condition of probation for an indictable offense or because of a Municipal Court conviction.

When the public health emergency is declared over, those released from jail will have to appear in Superior Court to determine whether their custodial sentences should be reinstated or commuted.

Other aspects of sentences, such as no-contact orders and drivers’ license suspensions, remain in effect for inmates released through the Supreme Court order.

Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills COVID-19 Support

Frank L. Cahill
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Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills COVID-19 Support

PARSIPPANY — Members of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills are making masks to respond to the desperate need of healthcare professionals. These masks will be used when caring for patients who are not directly at risk for COVID-19.

This will allow the professional gear to be used exclusively for those patients who have COVID-19 or are have a higher risk of exposure.

Our members have plenty of material to make the masks but need narrow elastic (1/4” or 1/8”) to make the ear pieces for the mask.

If you have any elastic to spare please contact Cathy at (973( 335-9769 or email her at tandchaney@gmail.com.

Click here for ways you can donate supplies or money to assist our healthcare professionals at Atlantic Health click here.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of NJSFWC, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  General Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month from September to April at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive.

For more information e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, click here or follow the club on FACEBOOK.

Morris Habitat for Humanity Donates 4,000 Respirator Masks to Help Combat the Coronavirus

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris Habitat for Humanity Donates 4,000 Respirator Masks to Help Combat the Coronavirus

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris Habitat for Humanity has donated 4,000 new respirator (N-95) masks to the Morris County Office of Emergency Management. The crisis planning organization will distribute the masks to those it determines are most in need on the front lines of fighting COVID-19. There is currently an urgent need for these types of masks for health care workers because they protect against the spread of the highly contagious virus.

Morris Habitat typically uses these types of masks on construction projects because they guard against inhaling dust and wood particles. Douglas Wright, director of construction for Morris Habitat, learned of desperate need for the masks and moved quickly to make the donation.

“We had this supply of masks and knew that they should get into the hands of medical personnel as quickly as possible,” said Wright. He and Chris Palazzi, chief development officer, delivered the masks to the OEM on Monday, March 23.

Respirator masks unloaded from Morris Habitat for Humanity van

“Morris Habitat has been providing for people in need for 35 years,” said Blair Schleicher Bravo, Morris Habitat CEO. “There is no greater time of need than right now, and we want to support the brave individuals who are on the front lines. This is a small part to play, but we will continue to do whatever we can to help protect the community in the fight against the Coronavirus.”

Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization committed to building homes, communities and hope. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Morris Habitat builds new homes and provides home repair services to income eligible families. Morris Habitat collaborates with other Habitat affiliates and related housing organizations to improve the affordable housing stock in the region, and over the last four years has more than doubled the number of homes built. Morris Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. Since 1985, Morris Habitat has served over 400 households through home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. Proceeds from the ReStore, opened in 2007, have helped to fund construction while diverting almost 5,800 tons of useable material from local landfills. For more information click here or call (973) 891-1934.

10-year-old Chihuahuas Looking to be Adopted

Frank L. Cahill
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10-year-old Chihuahuas Looking to be Adopted

PARSIPPANY — Meet Sassy and Maxie! They are 10-year-old Chihuahuas looking for her forever home!

Sassy and Maxie came to us because of their previous owner’s allergies. That’s ok though–now we can find these sweet seniors their forever family!

Sassy

Their foster mom says Sassy is a bit fearful at first greeting, but overtime as she comes out of her shell, she blossoms into a brave little girl! Over the short course of time spent with her foster, she has grown much more confident and shows a spunkier side to her each day. Sassy is low-energy and very happy curled up with her plush toys and blankets. Maxie is always wanting to explore and get attention. He is low-energy and very happy curled up with his plush toys and blankets.

Maxie

Maxie is outdoor and pee pad trained. He would love to live with other pups and/or cats!

Sassy is outdoor and pee pad trained. She can live with other dogs and cats who are independent and children 13+.

If you’re looking for a perfect companion to join your family, apply to adopt Sassy and Maxie today!

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

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Bucco Calls on Murphy to Sign Bipartisan Tax Filing Bill, Help NJ Taxpayers

Frank L. Cahill
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Bucco Calls on Murphy to Sign Bipartisan Tax Filing Bill, Help NJ Taxpayers

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Anthony M. Bucco urged Governor Murphy to sign legislation extending the New Jersey tax filing deadline to June 30.

“The coronavirus has disrupted normal life. Workers who had stable jobs suddenly find themselves unable to make a living due to necessary restrictions ordered by the governor to slow the spread of the disease,” said Bucco (R-25). “Businesses have shut down, and people are worried. The current deadline is April 15, just three weeks away. The extension is warranted and necessary, especially for taxpayers who may end up owing a tax payment to the state.”

Bucco sponsors A-3841/S-2300, one of more than two dozen bipartisan coronavirus bills passed by both houses last week. The measure automatically relaxes filing deadlines for State Income Tax and Corporate Business Tax to match any extension of the federal government’s tax filing deadline, but to no later than June 30, which is the last day of the State’s fiscal year.

Last week, the IRS announced a three-month delay of the national income tax filing deadline, to July 15.

“With all the disruptions and stress resulting from this pandemic, it’s prudent to ease the tax-filing burden on people who are dealing with this unprecedented situation,” Bucco noted.

“Extending the State deadline gives filers more time to complete their returns, and more importantly, it provides additional time for those that will have a balance due. The Legislature recognized the critical need for this relief. By signing my bill, the Governor can give taxpayers a break from having to deal with the rapidly approaching state filing deadline and eliminate another worry during this extremely stressful time.”

PHHS Vikings Honored with “Championship Rings”

Frank L. Cahill
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PHHS Vikings Honored with “Championship Rings”

PARSIPPANY —  Members of the Parsippany Hills High School Vikings Football team, North Jersey Section 2 Group 3 NJSIAA State Champions, received championship rings. In addition to the rings all the players received their official certificate from New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Gabriel Nazziola with this certificate from New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.
JD Breslauer sporting his new Championship Ring
JD Breslauer, Candi Breslauer, Stacey Comerford and EJ Comerford
Michael Comerford, Stacey Comerford, EJ Comerford and Ed Comerford
The Captains: David Giraldo #44 RB & ILB; Brandon Perot #79 OL & DL; EJ Comerford #9 WR & ILB; Dennis Wilson #8 WR & DB and JD Breslauer #12 QB

The Albano Family
JD Breslauer smiling after receiving his Championship Ring
Haley, Candi, JD and Paul Breslauer
Coach Dave Albano with Captains David Giraldo, Brandon Perot, EJ Comerford, JD Breslauer and Dennis Wilson opening the boxes containing their “Championship Rings”
The sweet part of the evening
Par Hills Vikings Back to Back Undefeated Champions

Schedule / Scoreboard

DATE
9/6 vs. Paramus 28-10 W
9/13 @ River Dell 20-14 L
9/20 @ Roxbury 10-7 L
9/27 vs. Hanover Park 43-20 W
10/4 @ Hackettstown 42-14 W
10/11 vs. Madison 49-7 W
10/19 @ Chatham 31-0 W
10/26 vs. West Essex 35-7 W
11/1 @ Orange 35-7 W
11/8 vs. Paramus

NJSIAA Tournament, Quarterfinal Round, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3
 21-6 w
11/15 @ River Dell

NJSIAA Tournament, Semifinal Round, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3
 24-14 W
11/22 vs. West Essex

NJSIAA Tournament, Final Round, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3
 38-21 W
11/29 @ Ramapo

NJSIAA North, Group 3 Regional Championship, Final Round
 38-21 L

 

Seniors Not Pictured: Steven Nguyen #59; Alan Copeland #67 and Brian Davies #82.

2019 VIKINGS ROSTER

1 Ty Sallie WR, DB Jr 5′ 9″ 165
2 Jack Bellardino QB, DB Jr 5′ 9″ 150
3 Riyank Patel RB, DB Sr 5′ 10″ 165
4 Roger Rubinetti DB, K So 5′ 9″ 160
5 Matt Batroney WR, DB Sr 6′ 0″ 160
7 Thomas Lally WR, OLB Jr 6′ 1″ 185
8 Dennis Wilson (C) WR, DB Sr 6′ 2″ 205
9 EJ Comerford (C) WR, ILB Sr 5′ 9″ 155
11 Jordon Thompson WR, DL Jr 6′ 3″ 215
12 JD Breslauer (C) QB, DB Sr 6′ 1″ 180
13 Dhanovan Clinton WR, DB So 5′ 2″ 105
14 GJ Nazziola WR, DB Sr 5′ 7″ 140
17 Bryan Taylor WR, OLB Sr 6′ 1″ 200
19 Aidan Caravello WR, DB So 5′ 9″ 150
20 Jorge Espinosa RB, DB So 5′ 8″ 160
21 Patrick Whalen RB, ILB Sr 5′ 8″ 145
22 Jacob Smith WR, DB Jr 5′ 10″ 162
23 Danyal Khan WR, ILB So 6′ 0″ 150
24 Brandon Jasiecki QB, ILB So 5′ 8″ 140
25 Abilash Menon WR, DB So 5′ 9″ 145
27 Jake Jasiecki RB, OLB Jr 5′ 8″ 165
28 Dominick Verducci RB, OLB So 5′ 11″ 160
30 James Garcia RB, ILB Jr 5′ 9″ 170
33 Brandon Verderber RB, ILB Sr 5′ 7″ 140
34 Max Urena WR, ILB So 5′ 7″ 145
35 Joey McClusick RB, DB Jr 5′ 11″ 168
36 Omar Takieddine RB, ILB So 5′ 8″ 195
44 David Giraldo (C) RB, ILB Sr 6′ 0″ 145
46 Brian Bisson WR, DB Sr 5′ 8 “ 170
50 Andrew Thomas OL, ILB So 6′ 0″ 220
51 Zack Taylor OL, DL Jr 5′ 11″ 175
52 Marcus Celestino OL, LB Jr 5′ 8″ 185
53 Nicholas Andrew OL, DL Jr 6′ 1″ 215
54 Jon Pietrowicz OL, DL Jr 5′ 11″ 180
56 Chris Dogbe OL, DL Jr 6′ 1″ 205
57 AJ Stark OL, DL Jr 5′ 10″ 180
58 Tyler Arnold OL, ILB So 6′ 0″ 210
59 Steve Nguyen OL, ILB Sr 5′ 9″ 185
60 Darshan Patel OL, ILB So 5′ 8″ 250
62 Richie Wright OL, DL Sr 5′ 8″ 220
63 Jarod Palatini OL, DL Jr 5′ 10″ 240
65 Peter Nardi OL, DL Sr 5′ 9″ 175
67 Alan Copeland OL, ILB Sr 5′ 7″ 165
70 Jack Skennion OL, ILB So 5′ 8″ 250
71 Jack Shields OL, DL Jr 6′ 3″ 250
72 Chris Montoya OL, DL Sr 6′ 0″ 155
76 Joey Pizza OL, DL So 5′ 11″ 190
77 Vincent Licor OL, DL So 6′ 1″ 200
78 Alexander Gonzalez OL, DL So 5′ 9″ 210
79 Brandon Perot (C) OL, DL Sr 6′ 2″ 280
82 Brian Davies WR, DB Sr 5′ 7″ 179
85 Angelo Varcadipane WR, OLB Sr 6′ 2″ 170
10 Eric Ostlin WR, DB So 5′ 9″ 155

Five more Parsippany Residents Positive for Coronavirus; One More Death

Frank L. Cahill
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Five more Parsippany Residents Positive for Coronavirus; One More Death

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills has been informed of five additional residents who have presumptively tested positive for COVID-19.

  • A 37-year-old female.
  • A 35-year-old female.
  • A 56-year old female.
  • A 64-year-old male.
  • A 91-year-old male, who has died.

The number of presumptive positive cases in Parsippany-Troy Hills stands at 14 individuals, two of whom have since died from the virus.

The Township is committed to being as transparent as possible with these cases and relaying as much information to the community as we can, while complying with privacy laws. The Township remains in constant contact with state and county partners, and will release additional information as it is provided.

To help combat the spread of this virus, please remember to continue the best practices of social distancing, washing your hands as often as possible, disinfecting any surfaces you may touch, and avoid touching your face.

If you exhibit any symptoms of illness, please remember to consult your personal doctor immediately. The State of New Jersey has set up a comprehensive website covering many questions you may have regarding COVID-19, as well as a telephone hotline.  For more information, please visit www.covid19.nj.gov or call 211.

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