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Cecile (née Storch) Mosberg, 92, passed away

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Cecile (née Storch) Mosberg, 92, passed away

PARSIPPANY — The funeral of Cecile (née Storch) Mosberg was held on Tuesday, February 11 at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston. Mrs. Mosberg was born on July 2, 1927 in Krakow, Lesser Poland and passed away on February 9, 2020 in Morristown. She was 92.

Burial was at the Mount Freedom Cemetery in Randolph.

The Mosberg, Levine and Karger families will be observing the period of Shiva at the residence of Edward Mosberg each morning for Shacharit minyan at 1512 Gates Court, Morris Plains, and at the residence of Caroline Mosberg-Karger and Darren Karger for daily visitation and each evening for minyan at 42 Emerson Road, Morris Plains.

Shiva will be held

Wednesday, February 12
Shacharit at 8:00 a.m.
Mincha at 5:15 pm followed by Maariv

Thursday, February 13
Shacharit at 8:00 a.m.
Mincha at 5:15 p.m. followed by Maariv

Friday, February 14
Shacharit at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, February 15
6:45 p.m. (no minyan)

Sunday, February 16
Shacharit at 9:00 a.m.
Mincha at 5:15 pm followed by Maariv

Monday, February 17
Shacharit at 8:30 a.m.

Daily visitation hours at the Mosberg-Karger Residence are as follows:
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (except Friday)
4:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (except Friday)

Donations in Mrs. Mosberg’s memory can be made the American Society for Yad Vashem or the USC Shoah Foundation.

Lake Hiawatha Resident Arrested for Sexual Assault Against a Minor

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Lake Hiawatha Resident Arrested for Sexual Assault Against a Minor

PARSIPPANY — A Montclair elementary school custodian has been arrested and charged with sexual assault against a minor.

Stephen Yekel, 47, Lake Hiawatha, was arrested on January 24 and charged with three counts of second-degree sexual assault and three counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, said Essex County Prosecutor’s Office spokeswoman Katherine Carter.

Between October 2016 and October 2018 Yekel allegedly engaged in sexual acts with the female victim on several different dates. The incidents took place in various locations, beginning when the victim was 14 and continuing until she was 16, Carter said.

Yekel is listed as the head custodian at Northeast School, according to the staff directory on the district’s website. Interim Superintendent Nathan Park said that Yerkel was no longer employed by the district.

The prosecutor’s office did not specify where the victim lived in order to protect her privacy. But in a statement from the district to Northeast parents, Interim Superintendent Nathan Parker said the victim was not from Montclair.

Carter said that the investigation has not identified any other victims in the matter.

On January 29, Parker sent a letter to Northeast families concerning the investigation.

“In consultation with the Montclair Police Department, I can provide you with the following information. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office conducted an investigation, which involved a Northeast School employee. The alleged victim has no connection to Montclair Public Schools. There are no other Montclair Public Schools students or staff involved in this investigation. At no time were any Montclair Public Schools students or staff in any danger.”

Johnny Sanchez faces drug charges in Fairfield

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Johnny Sanchez faces drug charges in Fairfield

PARSIPPANY — The Fairfield Police Department arrested Johnny Sanchez, 31, Lake Hiawatha, on charges of tampering with evidence, possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on Friday, February 7.

At approximately 9:23 p.m., Officer Jesse Schnackenberg was monitoring traffic on Route 46 West when he observed a 2012 gray Toyota allegedly traveling west at 67 mph in a 50 mph zone.

The officer caught up to the vehicle and attempted to stop it by activating his emergency lights and siren but the vehicle continued to drive west into Montville.

It is further alleged that the Toyota then pulled into the McDonalds drive thru lane, at which time, the officer directed the vehicle to pull into a parking spot using his vehicle’s public address system. The vehicle finally did so.

It is alleged that as the officer approached the vehicle, the driver and lone occupant, identified as Sanchez, took something from the center console and put it in his mouth. It is further alleged that when the officer got to the vehicle, he observed small, leafy particles on his lips and also detected a strong odor of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle. At this point, other officers arrived as back up.

Sanchez was asked to exit his vehicle and when he did, it is alleged that he attempted to discard suspected marijuana. He was then placed under arrest. Further investigation revealed the discovery of plastic bags containing suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Sanchez was transported to Fairfield Police Headquarters for processing. In addition to the criminal charges he also received traffic summonses for failure to comply with an officers direction, careless driving, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

He was released on his own recognizance pending a court appearance date of April 1, 2020.

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.

Sherrill endorses Bloomberg for president

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Sherrill endorses Bloomberg for president

PARSIPPANY — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-11th, has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg for president, praising his commitment to reducing gun violence, protecting the environment and rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure.

She also applauded his plan to support military members transitioning out of active service into civilian life by connecting them to high-quality, high-paying jobs, his commitment to protect the country’s national security and economic interests, and his ability to restore the trust of the American people in their government.

“I served in the Navy with members of our military community dedicated to making our country safer and stronger, and it’s clear we need the same level of commitment from our political leaders,” Sherrill said. “Mike Bloomberg embodies the integrity we need from leadership and I am proud to give my support to him.

“His unwavering commitment to making our schools and streets safe from gun violence, investing in our region’s infrastructure, creating opportunities for our veterans, and protecting our environment is proof that Mike Bloomberg won’t back down from the many serious challenges we face as a country. Mike is a true public servant, and I’m confident he will move this country forward into a bright future.”

Sherrill had endorsed Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., when he launched his presidential campaign last year. He suspended the campaign January 13 amid lack of money and low poll numbers.

Bloomberg, a billionaire and former three-term mayor of New York City, has been spending hundreds of millions of dollars on television ads for his campaign, but his name is not on the ballot in the early caucus and primary states.

New Hampshire holds the first primary Tuesday, February 11 after Iowa’s caucus Monday, February 3.

Bloomberg’s name will be on the ballot in states voting as part of Super Tuesday, on March 3.

After receiving Sherrill’s endorsement, he said, “Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is a true patriot, a leader with integrity and the courage to act on her convictions, and we need more people like her in elected office.

“She deserves to work with a president whose allegiance is to the country, not himself, and who is as committed as she is to rebuilding our infrastructure, reducing gun violence and honoring our veterans – and that’s what I’ll be. I’m honored to have her support, and I look forward to working in partnership with her, building support across the aisle and getting things done.”

DeCroce bill requiring suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners advances

Frank L. Cahill
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DeCroce bill requiring suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners advances

PARSIPPANY — The Assembly Human Services Committee cleared Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce’s bill (A1443) requiring suicide prevention training as a condition of licensure for mental health professionals.

“Forty percent of people who committed suicide in this state had a diagnosed mental health problem,” said DeCroce (R-Morris). “It makes sense that those treating people for mental health conditions be trained in suicide prevention strategies. We need to do all we can to stop these tragedies from occurring, especially among most the vulnerable like veterans and young people.”

According to the CDC, suicide remains one of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. and is on the rise. In New Jersey, it’s the fourteenth leading cause of death overall and the second among those aged 15 to 24. Between 2010 and 2014, 478 veterans and members of the military in New Jersey killed themselves – a rate of 23 percent.

The bill requires clinical social workers, therapists, counselors, psychologists and psychoanalysts to complete a minimum of four hours of suicide prevention training every six years. The director of the Division of Consumer Affairs will create a list of approved training programs.

The New Jersey violent death reporting system found that 30 percent of people who died by suicide in 2015 were in either mental health or substance abuse treatment at the time of their death.

Seniors Celebrate Chinese New Year

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Seniors Celebrate Chinese New Year

PARSIPPANY —The Evergreen Ping Pong Club, Tai Chi groups, and Grand Dancing all sponsored a Chinese New Year Party at the Noodle Dim Sum Restaurant on Friday, January 31. Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor as well as many of the seniors attended the event.

Tickets Available for Montville Murder Mystery Dinner

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Tickets Available for Montville Murder Mystery Dinner

MORRIS COUNTY — The Montville First Aid Squad provides 365x24x7 complimentary first response medical emergency support to all Montville, Pine Brook and Towaco residents. The Squad also manages a cadet program that provides training and volunteer opportunities to High School Seniors.

The group is hosting a fundraiser event – a Murder Mystery dinner to be held at the Montville Senior House at 356 Main Road in Montville on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets cost just $45.00 per person and include pasta, dinner, dessert and the show. The event is BYOB.

For more information,contact Vicki Klein at (201) 274-6637 or email vickiklein0926@gmail.com.

Checks can be made payable to the Montville First Aid Squad and mailed to Montville First Aid Squad, PO Box 416, Montville, NJ 07045.

Parsippany Express Cross Country | Region 2 Junior Olympics

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Parsippany Express Cross Country | Region 2 Junior Olympics

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Express Cross Country participated in the 2019 USATF Region 2 Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships at Beaver Island State Park in Grand Island, NY on November 17, 2019

The Team had eight participating runners. Of those, four qualified for the national meet (Catherine Azares, Alex Parvulescu, Kira Chebishev and Anya Sadowski). Alex Parvulescu’s Lakeland Team won by 1 point.

Girls 8 and Under 2209 Meter Run
9th Catherine Azares 10:56.27

Boys 9/10 3209 Meter Run
27th Alex Parvulescu 13:40.28
Alex’s Lakeland Team took first place beating the Wolfpack by one point! Regional Champions!

Girls 11/12 3209 Meter Run
25th Kira Chebishev 13:27.52

Boys 11/12 3209 Meter Run
33rd Brian Metz 13:20.90
43rd Chris Becher 15:11.21

Girls 13/14 4418 Meter Run
29th Anya Sadowski 19:27.52

Boys 13/14 4418 Meter Run
36th Harry Trella 17:31.13
41st Jason Rosen 19:17.87

Support Parsippany Resident Cycling For A Type 1 Diabetes Cure

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Support Parsippany Resident Cycling For A Type 1 Diabetes Cure

PARSIPPANY — Lake Hiawatha resident Brian Donlin is cycling to support finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through a fundraising effort for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Every year, hundreds of cyclists gather in different cities to ride in support of JDRF Research. Some are kids and adults with T1D, and some are the friends and family that support them. Brian has known many people in his life that live with T1D, but it really hit home when the diagnosis came to his nephew, Zach.

Zach was diagnosed with T1D as he entered Kindergarten a few years ago. It was initially extremely hard on him and his family, but through support and the research done through the JDRF, his life has been made just a little bit easier. Now in fourth grade, he has become accustomed to a life many of us would never understand. Leveraging current and new technologies along with advances in medicine, Zach just may be one of the first few to see T1D disappear altogether.

His family is considered a “power house” by some in the local JDRF community in the years since they became active. Although Brian has helped out with their fundraisers in the past, he wanted to do something a little more unique that also involved his love of bicycles. As an avid fitness cyclist, Brian researched and found the Ride to Cure Diabetes events held across the country. It is a major fundraising event within the JDRF, offering rides from 20 to 100 miles. He will be training to ride the 100 mile route that takes place in Saratoga Springs, New York on September 12, along with hundreds of like minded people gathering for a day of fun, camaraderie, and of course, to support the JDRF.

You can follow Brian’s progress on his personal site by clicking here.You can also donate directly through his Facebook fundraiser or through his JDRF page by clicking here.

The JDRF has been leading the fight against type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D. Every dollar donated goes directly to the JDRF to help everyone with T1D live healthier and longer, until this disease no longer exists.

Every mile pedaled is a mile closer to a cure. We can’t make it to the finish line without you!

Pennacchio to NJ Taxpayers: ‘The Joker is On You’

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Pennacchio to NJ Taxpayers: ‘The Joker is On You’

MORRIS COUNTY — Sunday night’s Oscar Award telecast should have left a bitter taste in the mouths of New Jersey taxpayers, Senator Joe Pennacchio said.

“On a night when the entertainment industry elite lectured Americans on priorities, politics and principals, New Jersey didn’t even get a ‘thank you’ for the $2 million from hard-working taxpayers in our state that helped finance the filming of ‘Joker,’” said Pennacchio (R-26). “They didn’t need our money to make the movie, but they gladly accepted it.”

The money flowed through the state’s contentious film tax credit program, recently extended by Governor Murphy for five more years, through 2028. More than $57 million in tax breaks were awarded last year.

“The Governor doubled New Jersey’s commitment to the program to $900 million before the state auditor’s report on its benefits, if any, for our taxpayers,” Pennacchio said. “Sadly, we already know how that movie is going to end. New Jerseyans will get nothing.”

Pennacchio has been a steadfast opponent of the using taxpayer money to lure movie and entertainment production to the state.

“Our residents are saddled by the most onerous taxes in the nation,” said Pennacchio. “Taxpayers can’t catch a break from Trenton, but Murphy is tossing money by the millions to studios grossing billions of dollars, and actors making $20 million per film. This is a Hollywood-style scandal playing out on the streets of the Garden State.”

A recent audit of Georgia’s largest-in-the-nation film tax credit program determined revenue generated by the program was not sufficient to offset the cost of the credits. A state agency was over-stating the economic activity attributed to the 15-year-old motion picture credit.

Another study, in of all places Southern California, often cited by Pennacchio and completed by USC in 2019 found “uninspiring employment effects” of film tax credits in 30 states. A headline in the Sacramento Bee declared: “Taxpayer’s don’t get much when states like California hand tax breaks to Hollywood, study says.”

“We have more than enough data to prove these give-aways don’t accomplish anything but fatten the wallets of the industry’s big players,” Pennacchio said. “While families in our state struggle to pay the highest property taxes in the U.S., we’re handing over some of their tax money to billionaire movie mogul Steven Spielberg to remake ‘West Side Story.’ It defies logic.”

“Joker,” featuring some scenes filmed on Newark’s Market Street, is a box office blockbuster raking in more than $1 billion worldwide.

“Not a bad return on a $70 million investment, but not a dime of that is coming back to the over-taxed families in New Jersey,” said Pennacchio.

New Agency Partners Moving to 20 Waterview

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New Agency Partners Moving to 20 Waterview

PARSIPPANY — New Agency Partners announced it is moving its headquarters to Parsippany’s Northpoint at 20 Waterview, a Class A office space that recently underwent a multi-million-dollar capital improvements program.

New Agency Partners will occupy 6,600 square feet on the fourth floor of the building after it completes its move in April from 99 Cherry Hill Road.

Vision Real Estate Partners recently-completed improvements include a redesign of the building’s lobby, amenities and common areas.

“Every Vision property is designed to provide our clients with the best possible services and most desirable indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure that companies and their employees are able to thrive and reach their full potential,” said Sam Morreale, founder and managing partner of Vision Real Estate Partners.

In this transaction, Resource Realty represented NAP, and Colliers represented Vision Real Estate Partners. NAP is set to relocate in April 2020.

Vision acquired Northpoint at 20 Waterview in April 2018. Since that time, its value-add strategy has resulted in a lobby renovation, a roof replacement and a renovation of all the building’s restrooms.

Photo by Peter Dant Photography

The building’s interior has already seen the addition of built-in seating, integrated gaming areas, private phone booths and collaborative workspaces.

A final phase of restoration is expected to bring more landscaping, an outdoor dining area, renovations to the building’s cafe and a fitness center.

“My team and I are thrilled to start this exciting new chapter of our agency,” said New Agency Partners Managing Partner Steve Peck.

Mayor Soriano’s State of the Town Address

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Mayor Soriano’s State of the Town Address

Robotics Workshop and Community Outreach was very successful

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Robotics Workshop and Community Outreach was very successful

PARSIPPANY — On January 26, 2020, eBorg Robotics hosted a very successful Robotics Workshop and Community Outreach at the Parsippany Library.

Reaching out to many FIRST robotics teams in the area, including Cruise Control, Reboot, the Juggernauts, the Livingston Lancers, RedBots, SmartStarz, and Invincibots, they were able to host an exhibition style outreach with various booths and workshops for students from all over Parsippany to try driving and building robots for themselves. Notable guest included Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sargent, and Mr. Bill Scalise, the CEO of Chase Partitions.

Marketing Manager Tesia Thomas said of the event “It is always so gratifying to be able to share the skills we’ve learned throughout years of competitions with our community. No matter how young or experienced the students are, they love being able to try robotics with their own hands and fostering that excitement is our team’s real passion.” All in all, the outreach was a very successful one and many of the attendees expressed interest in continuing to pursue robotics and STEM fields.

If you or anyone you know might be interested in robotics or STEM fields, reach out to contact@eborgrobotics.org.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 5, 2020

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 5, 2020

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 5, 2020 – Part 2

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 5, 2020 – Part 3

Volunteers from Kiwanis Club prepare dinner at Homeless Solutions

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Volunteers from Kiwanis Club prepare dinner at Homeless Solutions

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany cooked a homemade dinner at Homeless Solutions.

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

Costco Warehouse East Hanover, Chick-fil-A and Restaurant Depot donated some of the food used in preparing the meals for the residents. The remaining necessary items were purchased by Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

Kiwanis members Laura Wohland, Joe Jannarone, Jr., Julie Carifi and Karen DeChristopher  meet at Homeless Solutions and prepared dinner for the guests in the transitional housing program.

Other volunteer groups such as St. Ann’s Church, Kiwanis Club of Morristown, prepares dinner for the shelter on other days of the month. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past 19 years.

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

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Join us for breakfast to learn more about our group of volunteers.

Parsippany Hills High School Academic Decathlon Team 1st Place Region III Competition

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Parsippany Hills High School Academic Decathlon Team 1st Place Region III Competition

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec) Team took first place in the New Jersey Region III Competition on Saturday, February 1 at Raritan Valley Community College. The team of eight members and seven alternates who participated were: Cavin Anbuselvam, Hyun-Jung Kim, Amy Liu, Brandon Ng, Aarnav Patel, Dhruv Patel, Delia Ryerson, and Shoumik Vaddi. Alternate team members who participated were: Schenia Alvarez, Dylan Chiu, Akul Murundi, Mann Pandya, Sebastian Stone, Adomas Vaitkus, and Victor Wang. Overall, the Parsippany Hills High School team took home over 65 individual awards and honors for the regional competition.

Academic Decathlon is a 10-event scholastic competition for high school students. The events include math, science, social science, literature, economics, art, music, speech, essay and interview. This year’s theme is health and wellness. Team coaches are Jaclyn Bevacqua, Italian teacher, and Jacqueline Forte, Spanish teacher.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Agenda Meeting – February 4, 2020

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Agenda Meeting – February 4, 2020

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Agenda Meeting – February 4, 2020 – Part 2

Mark England-Ippolito Charged With Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child

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Mark England-Ippolito Charged With Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child

PARSIPPANY — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Mark W. England-Ippolito, 18,  formerly of Parsippany, on charges of Sexual Assault and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child. Ippolito was charged with sexual assault upon a teen victim more than four years younger than him and endangering sexual conduct with a minor, records show.

England-Ippolito is a graduate of Parsippany High School Class of 2019.

The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg.

On Monday, January 27, the North Arlington Police Department received information that a juvenile had been sexually assaulted by Mark W. England-Ippolito in North Arlington.

As the result of the investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims and the North Arlington Police Department, Mark W. England-Ippolito was arrested on Thursday, January 30, in Paramus, and charged with one count of Sexual Assault, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2c(4), a 2nd degree crime; and one count of Endangering The Welfare Of A Child, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(1), a 3rd degree crime.

Following a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack on Friday, January 31, Mark W. England-Ippolito was released by the court.

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.

Knapp Attends 2020 National District Attorneys Association Capital Conference

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Knapp Attends 2020 National District Attorneys Association Capital Conference

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp joined other New Jersey prosecutors and those from all states at the 2020 National District Attorneys Association Capital Conference, held in Washington D.C. on January 28 and January 29, 2020.

The NDAA Capital Conference was an educational and networking event that allowed attendees to connect with members of the Administration, federal agencies and Capitol Hill lawmakers.

Conference speakers included the Honorable Ann Wagner, Congresswoman, 2nd District of Missouri; the Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island; Robert Parmiter, Deputy Staff Director & Chief Counsel, House Committee on the Judiciary; Richard Downing, U.S. Deputy Attorney General & U.S. Associate Deputy Attorney General; Michael Gray of The Actus Foundation; and State’s Attorney Pennington County, South Dakota, Mark Vargo.

During the conference, Prosecutor Knapp and several other New Jersey county prosecutors met with U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer, U.S. Representative Chris Smith, and other federal lawmakers.

Prosecutor Knapp said “The NDAA Capital Conference provides a great opportunity for Prosecutors across the nation to meet federal lawmakers. The New Jersey delegation was extremely welcoming to us and we hope to continue a productive dialogue.”

Bands of Par-Troy West at Parsippany Hills High School

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Bands of Par-Troy West at Parsippany Hills High School

PARSIPPANY —  The 2019-2020 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Parsippany Hills High School. To commemorate this special occasion, the Parsippany Education Foundation has provided a grant to commission composer Chris Bernotas to write a celebratory piece of music. This composition has been written for the PHHS bands to perform annually at graduation as the recessional music. Students have been involved throughout the composition process. Composer Chris Bernotas will rehearse his music with the bands and explain his musical intentions in the composition. The long-term goal of this commission is to create a work of art that generations of Parsippany Hills High School students and staff will consider their own. The music will always be identified with PHHS and the 50th anniversary. In addition, when the music is published, it will serve as a contribution to the band repertoire.  Bands all over the world will be able to perform this composition.

Bands of Par-Troy West will perform on February 19 at Parsippany Hills High School starting at 7:00 p.m.

Here is some background info on the composer:

Composer, conductor, clinician, and educator Chris M. Bernotas brings an energetic and enthusiastic approach to the world of music education. An active composer and arranger of concert band music, Mr. Bernotas is published with Alfred Music Publishing, Daehn Publications, Wingert-Jones Publishing, Northeastern Music Publications, Carl Fischer Music, TRN Music Publishing, and Bandworks Publications. His music has been performed at the Midwest Clinic and has appeared on J.W. Pepper’s Editor’s Choice list and numerous state lists. Mr. Bernotas is co-author of three books in Alfred’s Sound Innovations series, Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young, Intermediate and Advanced Concert Band, along with Peter Boonshaft. He is also co-author of Alfred’s ground-breaking percussion method, Sound Percussion with Dave Black. Mr. Bernotas holds a BM from William Paterson University and an MAT from Marygrove College. In 2019 Mr. Bernotas retired as the Band Director of Mountain Lakes High School after more than 20 years. He currently resides in Rockaway.

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