PARSIPPANY — Betty Lagitch, Co-Chair for Membership, installed new member Hetal Desai on Monday, November 25 as part of the monthly General Meeting of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Hetal joins an enthusiastic group of volunteers brought together in fellowship and service to promote projects that produce positive outcomes in the areas of education, culture and civic betterment of the community
New members are always welcome to join the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills, established in 1954. Our club is one of over 200 clubs that make up the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC. NJSFWC is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. For more information call Marilyn at (973) 539-3703, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, or click here to visit their website.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Recycling Center is operating under new hours. Monday to Friday the Recycling Center will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
The recycling center is only open to Parsippany residents. Proof of residency is required to enter the center. Contractors are not permitted. The Recycling Center is located at One Pump House Road, behind Parsippany Police Station.
In regard to construction and/or other materials brought to the Recycling Center in a vehicle other than a car, please note the following:
Such vehicle must be registered to you at your Parsippany residence
Vehicles registered over one ton will not be permitted in the Recycling Center
No commercial vehicles will be permitted in the Recycling Center
No trailers or vehicles larger than a pickup truck will be permitted in the center on Saturdays due to the heavy volume of traffic in the yard.
Rented Vehicles
Rented vehicles will be accepted at the Recycling Center Monday through Friday only. Prior approval and an appointment must be made by calling (973) 263-7273.
Drop Off
Residents may drop off yard waste, recyclables, and metal items.
All containers for garbage, recyclables, and yard waste cannot be any larger than 35 gallons and must not exceed the total weight limit of 60 pounds.
Any hazardous materials will not be accepted at the Recycling Center. For example, oil based paints, pool chemicals, anti-freeze, pesticides, asbestos, driveway sealant, etc.
Items
The following items must be taken to the Recycling Center:
All construction material
Cabinets
Concrete
Fencing
Railroad ties
Roof shingles
Sheetrock
Sinks
Tiling
Toilets
Wood
Batteries
Electronics
Empty or dried out latex paint cans
Propane tanks (valve removed)
Stumps and logs (no higher than 3 feet)
Tires without rims
Used motor oil (maximum 3 gallons per visit)
Recycling Bins
Recycling bins for used clothing and shoes are located at the recycling center. Please make sure that all clothing items are in good reusable condition and placed in plastic bags. Rags and ripped/torn clothing will not be accepted.
If you have any questions please reach out to the Mayor’s Action Center (973) 263-4262.
MORRIS COUNTY — Rachael Provenzale “hit an all-time low” in her life nine months ago, she said. Connecting with NewBridge Services’ adult day treatment program helped her find her way back.
“Without my NewBridge family, I would not be standing here in front of you today…I’m not quite sure where I would be,” Provenzale told the more than 100 NewBridge clients, staff and volunteers gathered Wednesday for NewBridge’s annual Thanksgiving celebration. “This Thanksgiving, the thing I’m most thankful for is NewBridge and each and every one of you,” the 36-year-old Wayne resident said.
The uplifting event held at the Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes was sponsored by Century 21 Crest Real Estate in Pompton Plains, Carl Stahl Sava Industries in Riverdale, and former NewBridge board member Andy Mainardi and his wife, Priscilla. The church donated the space.
NewBridge client Rachael Provenzale (right) with friend and fellow NewBridge client Nikki Wriggins
“You are our family, and you are our neighbors,” said Chris Krasas, president of Carl Stahl Sava Industries.Children from the Sunset Co-op Nursery School gave out handmade placemats to the guests before five clients shared their stories of gratitude and a buffet of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, mixed vegetables and cranberry relish was served.
“Happy Thanksgiving!” exclaimed 4-year-old Jaxon Gratton as he moved through the room with his mom, a turkey hat atop his head.
Frank Majuri, a longtime client of NewBridge Services, said he always enjoys the delicious food and the camaraderie at the Thanksgiving celebration. “I feel happy just being here,” said Majuri, who also lives in Wayne.
NewBridge client Katherine VanBeekum
Katherine VanBeekum expressed gratitude for NewBridge, saying its adult day treatment program has helped her open up. “I used to keep everything boxed up inside me; now I’ve made many friends at NewBridge, and outside NewBridge,” said VanBeekum a mother of two who lives in Riverdale.
NewBridge client enjoyed the feast
Provenzale described how even on the days she struggles to get out of bed, she musters the strength to attend NewBridge group sessions. She walks in to hear “almost everyone scream ‘Rachael,’ as if I’m some sort of local celebrity,” she said. “It makes all the effort it took seem effortless.”
“We are beautiful people, and I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving!” client Jacki Romaine said.
NewBridge is located at 1259 Route 46 East, Building 2, Suite 100A.
Jaxon Gratton shares Thanksgiving cheer at NewBridge Services’ Thanksgiving celebration
PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, November 27, six members of Parsippany High School Kiwanis Key Club: Michael Coles, Vidhi Patel, Aesha Shah, Ashmi Desai, Samman Pandey and Dea Ellis, along with Key Club Advisor Lindsay Hulin, Mayor Michael Soriano, Kiwanis Members Nicolas Limanov, Greg Elbin, Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor District 9 Carol Tiesi and Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill served dinner and distributed Apple or Pumpkin Pies to over one hundred Senior Citizens of Parsippany.
Every year, IHOP Parsippany hosts the senior citizens on Wednesday evening for a complimentary “Thanksgiving Dinner.” The dinner included delicious turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans.
The students first started seating the seniors, then took their beverage orders and delivered them a home-cooked meal. After the seniors were done with their dinner, the Key Club members cleaned the dining room, and set the tables for additional rounds of senior citizens until they served over one hundred seniors.
We would like to thank Mo Abdelhadi, co-owner of IHOP for arranging and donating the dinners; Michele Picone, Director of Human Services, for arranging with the Senior Citizens; Greg Schneider-Director of Public Works for arranging the transportation of the Senior Citizens; Kimberly Polachek, Care-One for donating over one hundred apple and pumpkin pies; Mayor Michael Soriano for helping with serving and cleaning up with the Key Clubbers and the members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany for taking time out of their busy holiday schedule to help coordinate the event.
Kiwanis Club President Frank Cahill, presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” to each of the Key Club Members stating “On behalf of the members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany we thank you for being part of the Key Club and making a difference in our community.”
Members of Parsippany High School Key Club with Mayor Michael Soriano, Kiwanis District 9 Lieutenant Governor Carol Tiesi, Parsippany High School Key Club Advisor Lindsay Hulin, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill, IHOP Manager Edgar Ortega and members of Parsippany High School Key Club.Mayor Michael Soriano and Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill distributing pies to guests as they left IHOP. The pies were donated by CareOne.Frank Cahill distributing pies to the guests as they left. The pies were donated by CareOne.Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany presenting Dea Ellis with a certificate of appreciationMost of the seniors were transported to IHOP by Parsippany TransitA Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie was donated by CareOne to every guest to take homeA Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie was donated by CareOne to every guest to take homeMo Abdelhadi (center), co-owner IHOP Parsippany with two chefs preparing the Thanksgiving DinnerThe dining room was crowded with guests eating a Thanksgiving Dinner donated by IHOPThe dining room was crowded with guests eating a Thanksgiving Dinner donated by IHOPThe dining room was crowded with guests eating a Thanksgiving Dinner donated by IHOP
MORRIS COUNTY — Elected as chair was Thomas Pepe of Morristown, Jeffrey Advokat of Denville, vice chair; Paul R. Licitra of Flanders, treasurer; and Barbara Lorfink Hadzima of Morris Township, secretary.The County College of Morris Board of Trustees at its annual reorganization meeting elected its officers for 2020.
Before retiring, Pepe served as chief financial officer for Communications Strategies, Inc., a family-owned public relations and marketing agency. He is a member of the CCM Foundation Board of Directors and a council member of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges.
Included among other community involvement, he is former president of the Patriot’s Path Council, Boy Scouts of America; and is chair and trustee of NORWESCAP, the community action program of Northwest New Jersey.
Advokat is a senior partner of Advokat & Rosenberg Esqs. in Morristown and a former Morris County assistant prosecutor. He has served on the Executive Board of the Pingry School PSPA in Short Hills and has experience in the classroom having taught business law at Caldwell College.
Licitra is the office administrator for state Sen. Steven Oroho, Assemblyman Parker Space and Assemblyman Hal Wirths, and Sergeant of Arms for the New Jersey Senate. He possesses extensive experience in insurance, spanning more than 45 years and covering all aspects of risk management for large domestic and international clients. He was the mayor of Mount Olive from 2000-04, after serving eight years on the Township Council.
Hadzima is a retired middle school administrator and college adjunct. She has participated in the Chinese Bridge Delegation (Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters) to Chinese Universities, which focuses on school visits, cultural activities and educational workshops. She contributed to the New Jersey ALPHA Peace/Reconciliation Program in China, Hong Kong and South Korea.
Along with participating in state sponsored programs to bring light to European concentration camps and Yad Vashem in Israel, Hadzima assisted with the development of the New Jersey State Curriculum Guide to teach Holocaust/Genocide.
Also continuing their service on the board are Morris County Superintendent of Schools Angelica Allen-McMillan, Maria Aprile of Randolph, George E. Dredden III of Parsippany, Jack Frost Jr., of Morris Township, George J. Milonas, Dr. Joseph S. Weisberg of Parsippany, and Alumni Trustee Natalie Otero Lopez, who graduated from CCM in 2019 with an Associate in Humanities/Social Science.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey and Morristown National Historical Park invite you to a special presentation at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of a 1944 donation by the local Jewish community to the Morristown National Historical Park.
The program will occur in Morristown NHP’s Washington’s Headquarters Museum, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, New Jersey. The program is free, but space is limited. Registration is required; please contact Linda Forgosh at lforgosh@jfedgmw.org or (973) 929-2994.
The gift was an 18th Century highboy chest of drawers, and served as a thank-you to the nation for its support of the Jewish community during the Second World War. The donation was enhanced by the provenance of the chest to John Hancock, a seminal figure in American history.
The December 1 event will feature period appropriate light refreshments, a program by Mr. & Mrs. Hancock, portrayed by actors from the American Historical Theater, and an opportunity to see the chest currently on limited-time exhibit in the Ford Mansion.
The program is free but registration is required. To register, contact Linda Forgosh at lforgosh@jfedgmw.org or (973) 929-2994.
After the December 1 program, the highboy will be on display until December 31 in Morristown National Historical Park’s Ford Mansion. The Ford Mansion is only accessible during guided tours that begin in the Washington’s Headquarters Museum between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday.
Tickets for the tours are on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations. For more information, call (973) 539-2016, ext. 210, Wednesday-Sunday, or click here.
PARSIPPANY — Rain is actually on the smaller size coming in at just 25 pounds. (We expect her to be full grown at only 35 pounds). She is super sweet and loves the company of other dogs. Rain is very smart and knows ALL her commands! She is also potty trained and crate trained!!! As she is just a baby, she will need a family dedicated to continuing her training. Rain also will require exercise and lots of kisses!
Rain’s ideal home would be one with a yard to play in and a family to love on. She can live with children 10+ and other dogs!
Rain loves playing fetch, going for hikes, meeting new people, and giving a ton of hugs and kisses–she’s super affectionate! She’s fun and always happy and will bring so much joy into your life.
If you’re looking for a young, happy girl to be your new dog-child, apply to adopt Rain today!
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PARSIPPANY — With the annual, winter blood shortage looming, the non-profit, blood collection organization Vitalant is keeping its Parsippany blood center open for donations during Thanksgiving morning. Appointments are recommended, but walks-in are certainly welcome.
Specifically, Vitalant’s location at 1259 Route 46 East, Building #4E, Suite 410, will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Thanksgiving Day. All those who donate blood will receive $20.00 Walmart gift cards. Those who donate platelets will receive $25.00 Walmart gift cards.
In addition, Vitalant will also hold a Thanksgiving donation event in Wayne, at the Stop & Shop, 1220 Hamburg Turnpike. As with the blood center, hours for this event will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Those who donate will receive a $10.00 Target gift card and a $10.00 Stop & Shop gift card. Platelet donors will receive a $10.00 Target gift card and a $15.00 Stop & Shop gift card.
Healthy individuals age 16 or older, who weigh at least 110 pounds, may donate blood; 16- and 17-year-olds must have proof of birth date and signed consent forms, either in English (click here) or Spanish (click here). Donors should eat a moderate meal prior to donating, and also bring identification featuring their signature. Additional information about donating blood is also available by clicking here.
Vitalant in New Jersey is a not-for-profit organization that supplies blood and blood products to hospitals in the NJ/NY region, Bergen County-based Vitalant (previously Community Blood Services) has been devoted to serving the community’s transfusion medicine needs since 1953. Donations of blood and blood products, umbilical cord blood, stem cells, and bone marrow help to join individuals, organizations, businesses, and entire communities together in partnership to help save lives.
PARSIPPANY — Beth Robin Furman recently passed away. Beth’s passing was sudden and unexpected. She was surrounded by friends and family when she was taken from us.
Beth was born on June 2, 1971 and lived her life to the fullest every single day!
Growing up in Parsippany and going to school and doing her Residency in New York and finally finding her home in Arizona. She always loved being part of her friends and family’s lives.
She touched many people with her generosity and caring nature. Everyone that met Beth fell in love with her immediately. Her heart was so big and loved everyone she knew so much!!
She is survived by her wife and Best Friend Shawna. Her four legged children Sophi and JJ. Her parents Susan and Jacob (Cookie and Jake), sister Mindy and husband Mike, brother Sam and wife Laura, twin brother Robbie, nephews Eric and Randy and nieces Kacie and Hannah. And Her second family Todd, Kate, Libby and Charlie Baldwin.
A celebration of life will be at her sister Mindy’s home in Tobyhana, Pennsylvania at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kingsmark Kennels, 7155 East Kavanagh Way, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 for the Beth Furman Memorial Wing. Or call (928) 526-2222 for more information.
PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany with the assistance from Mountain Lakes High School Key Club, Parsippany High School Key Club, and Parsippany Hills High School Key Club teamed up and conducted a food drive at ShopRite, Parsippany on Sunday, November 24.
The team gathered eight overflowing shopping carts full of food for the Parsippany Food Pantry. That translates into about 2,200 pounds of food, worth approximately $3,600. In addition there was $340 in cash donations and $100 in gift cards.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill said “When I was sworn in as President in October, one of my initiatives is to work with the Key Club on their goal of collecting food for the needy. We started in Parsippany and will continue throughout next year and collect as much food as needed.” The Key Club is comprised of passionate, hard working high schoolers dedicated to serving their homes, schools, and communities. We strive to make the world a better place through service and caring.
New Jersey District Key Club 2019-2020 teamed up to galvanize awareness for hunger and poverty that are affecting our neighbors right here in New Jersey. You may not know it, but 1 in 8 people in New Jersey struggle with hunger – put that in the perspective of whichever school you attend, town in which you live, or activities in which you engage. Hunger is a very real problem, but often overlooked, so we are giving Key Clubbers opportunities to engage with their communities to make a difference.
The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located at Parsippany Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha. For more information call (973) 263-7163. Their hours are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany currently has 71 members. New members are always welcome. (Click here for more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany). Kiwanis members dedicate more than 6 million volunteer hours and invest more than $100 million in service projects that strengthen communities and serve children every year. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany ensures that all children have the opportunity to lead healthy, successful lives. They believe that by helping one child, you help the world.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.
Anyone interested in joining the new Kiwanis Club in Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes, please contact Frank Cahill at (862) 213-2200.
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller announce an investigation into a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday evening.
On November 26, at 6:46 p.m., Parsippany Police responded to the intersection of Route 46 and Baldwin Road on a report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries. The investigation revealed a Chevrolet Cruze and a Nissan Altima collided.
The driver of the Cruze was transported to Morristown Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries, and the driver of the Altima was transported to St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville. The Altima driver, a 60-year old Carlstadt man, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The crash is under investigation by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department Traffic Bureau, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.
Parsippany Focus will update this article when additional details are released.
PARSIPPANY — Route 46 West is closed at Baldwin Road ue to a traffic crash under investigation. Traffic is being diverted North on Baldwin Road and then West on Vail Road.
Try to avoid the area.
Parsippany Focus will update this story as details become available.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker, and Chief Mark DiCarlo of the Morris Township Police Department announce an investigation into a deceased person found in Morris Township.
On November 26, law enforcement received information regarding a deceased male in a wooded area near 25 Lindsley Drive, Morris Township. Investigation confirmed that a deceased male’s body was located in the woods. The cause and manner of death are pending and the investigation remains ongoing. The identity of the individual will not be released at this time.
If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are encouraged to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200, or the Morris Township Police Department at (973) 539-0777.
It does not appear at this time that there is any risk to the general public.
PARSIPPANY — The students at Mathnasium work very hard learning new or misunderstood concepts and solve problems through our curriculum to master their comprehension.
Dominick Badia (donated 49 Cards = 147 meals)
Through their hard work, they earn stars on their punch cards. After they earn one card, they can start cashing in for their rewards. Some students cash in right away for small rewards, while others hold on to their cards and save for the “bigger ticket items”.
Brother and sister Manali Desai (donated 63 cards), Ridham Desai (donated 45 cards). Total of 108 cards = 324 meals
They asked the students what they want to see in the reward cabinets and Mathnasium stocks accordingly so they feel like they are really working towards something special. This is what made Giving Week so beautiful.
Sarvesh Patham (donated 150 cards = 450 meals)
Students that have saved up their cards for these special rewards (some for years) decided to forego the reward for themselves and pass it on to those in need. Some of the students donated all the cards they had. It was extremely heartwarming to see. They are very proud of their students for being so thoughtful and generous. They essentially are feeding our hungry neighbors, at the Community Food Bank, through solving Math Problems.
Carina Maroldi (donated 27 cards = 81 meals)
On the first day alone the students collected 598 Cards. Mathnasium matched the first 600 Cards and in total collected 926 cards! The students were told that each card would be translated into giving $1.00 to the Food Bank.
The first 600 cards that were matched, Mathnasium gave $2 for each card. They were also told that every $1 they donated meant they were providing three meals to someone that needed it. The students and instructors were having fun using their mathematical skills to see how many meals they personally were giving! The total amount that will be donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey is $1,526 which means we are able to provide 4,578 meals from Mathnasium of NE Parsippany.
What an awesome accomplishment for our very kind-hearted students.
Mathnasium is located at 450 North Beverwyck Road.
MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio welcomed word that changes would be made to legislation that had threatened to devastate the State’s thriving gig economy and the workers who rely on it.
Proposed legislation (S4204) threatened to reclassify independent workers as employees. After statewide reaction to possible devastating consequences, the Senate President announced his intention to amend the legislation to limit the impact on freelancers.
“A lot of hard-working people dodged a bullet here. I commend the Senate President for listening to the pleas of service providers, ranging from delivery drivers to highly skilled professionals, who enjoy the freedom, autonomy, and opportunity of working when they want, where they want.
“It’s not the American Way, or the role of the New Jersey Legislature, to interfere with the people’s rights to determine what type of career or work they can pursue. The astounding growth in jobs is proof the gig economy is working, and in a State known for mistreating business, it’s best that Trenton keeps its hands off.
“We have the least business friendly state in the nation, and things like this are why we are ranked 50th out of 50, and why so many people are moving out of the New Jersey.
“As this measure evolves and moves through the Legislature, we must remain vigilant to ensure independent contractors are protected.
PARSIPPANY — Michael Dennis Begley passed away at Morristown Medical Center on November 18, 2019.
Born in Denville, Michael resided in Rockaway before moving to Parsippany 25 years ago.
Michael graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 1981. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Peace time.
Michael worked as an IT Manager for FIS for 33 years. Michael was also a member of the Cedar Grove Elks Lodge 2237. In his spare time, Michael enjoyed reading, watching soccer, listening to music, travelling, and playing with his dog, Jake. He also had a talent for singing and playing the keyboards, and was a member of a band for many years.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Carol Begley and his adored daughter, Kimberly Begley, both of Parsippany. He is also survived by his dear siblings, Kathy and Rob Laufhutte of Rockaway; Terry and Linda Begley of West Milford, Eileen and Didier Guiffan of Rognes, France; James and Allison Begley of Jacksonville, FL; and his cherished nieces and nephews, Brian, Kristen, Sean, Colleen, Danny, Jen, Jim, Kate, Brandon, James, Jennie, Jenn, Andy, Amy, Keith, Andrew and Chris. Michael was predeceased by his beloved parents, James and Eileen (Voss) Begley; and his brother, Patrick Begley.
A Celebration of Life for Michael open to all his friends and family will be held on Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Clubhouse, 701 Lakeshore Drive, Parsippany. Interment of ashes for the immediate family only will take place at Restland Memorial Park on December 14 at 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in his memory be made to his GoFundMe page entitled “In memory of Michael Begley”. Arrangements were under the care of Dangler Funeral Home, Morris Plains.
MORRIS COUNTY — Get started on your college education, finish the degree you started years ago or stay on track to graduate by registering for the Winterim and Spring 2020 semesters at County College of Morris (CCM).
By registering early, students are presented with the best opportunity to enroll in classes that take place on the days and times that best fit their schedules.
Enrolling in Winterim classes is a great way to earn some college credits quickly. Two Winterim sessions are offered, a four-week session that begins on Thursday, December 19, and a two-week session that begins on Monday, January 6, 2020.
The Spring 2020 Semester begins on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Several mini-term sessions are also offered during that semester.
At CCM, students are able to select from 50 associate degrees and a wide range of certificate programs taught by a faculty of experts in their fields. In addition, the college holds more than 150 transfer agreements to make it easy to go on and earn a bachelor’s degree. Many associate degrees also prepare students for immediate entry into rewarding careers, such as in engineering, information technology and radiography.
To get started, review CCM’s degree and certificate programs click here. To view what courses are being offered on what days and times, click here, select the semester you would like to review.
To apply to the college click here or visit the Admissions office in the Student Community Center, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. Once your application is completed, you will be notified by email on how to register for classes.
MORRIS COUNTY — The County College of Morris’ (CCM) Art Gallery is pleased to announce the latest exhibition, “Fragile Attachments and the Space for Repair,” featuring the works of two New Jersey artists, Alaine Becker and Gail Winbury.
The exhibition runs from November 25, through January 27, 2020. The CCM Art Gallery is located in the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center on CCM’s Randolph campus, 214 Center Grove Road. A reception, free and open to the public, will be held Thursday, December 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The CCM Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Alaine Becker: Don’t Say That, 2017, 60″x 43″; soft pastel and white oil pastel on paper.
“Fragile Attachments and the Space for Repair,” examines and dissects the artists’ personal stories and traumas. Becker and Winbury create a new world in which bodies and emotions, spaces and memories are fragmented, chopped up, and reassembled into a new milieu that exists between real experiences and imagined scenarios. The world they portray is the world of women, their wrestling with aging and death, as well as discrimination, stereotype, body image and sexuality.
Most of the pieces in “Fragile Attachments and the Space for Repair” are works on and with paper, unframed and fragile. Either executed in human scale or as intimate deconstructed and flattened dioramas, the works are pinned to the wall and left to hang. These delicate pieces are contrasted with large, bold canvases. This formal duality bleeds into the conceptual complexity of the works. The pieces effortlessly shift between figurative images and pure abstractions that resemble organic forms. Whichever technique the artists decide to utilize, Becker and Winbury use it with appropriate combination of scientific precision and intuitive gesture.
Becker holds a BFA from The State University College at Purchase. She has been awarded The New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship and a Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Fellowship. She attended a residency in the Vermont Studio Center and the Virginia Center for Creative Arts. Among other venues, Becker exhibited in Ben Shahn Gallery at William Paterson University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Sussex County Art Gallery, the Pierro Gallery in South Orange, The Drawing Rooms in Jersey City, The Paul Robeson Galleries at Rutgers University, The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit and Seton Hall University Law School in Newark.
Gail Winbury: They Took Her Sweater Away, 2019, 60″x48″; oil, cold wax and charcoal on canvas
Winbury holds a Psy.D. from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology and studied painting at the School of Visual Arts. She attended a residency at the School of Visual Arts, Manhattan and a Visual Art Fellowship at the Bau Foundation in Otranto, Italy. Winbury received an Artist Residency in Arad, Israel from the Jewish Federation and a Castle Hill Center for the Arts residency in Truro, Massachusetts. Her work has been seen in both the Jersey City and Trenton City Museums. She also has exhibited at the Village West Gallery, Drawing Rooms, Bethune Center and St. Peters University, The College of St. Elizabeth, William James College in Newton, Massachusetts and OTA Contemporary in Santa Fe, New Mexico and other venues. Her work is collected in the United States and Europe.
For information on the academic programs offered through the Art and Design department at CCM click here.
PARSIPPANY — NewBridge Services today announced it received a Major Grant of $15,000 from The Provident Bank Foundation to support the technology initiative at NewBridge Jobs Plus, the longest-serving alternative education and jobs program in Morris County.
The grant will be used to upgrade the computer lab at NewBridge Jobs Plus, which since 1983 has helped young adults who dropout of high school get a second chance at success. NewBridge Jobs Plus participants will use new computers and related equipment to complete assessments, prepare for testing to earn their high school diplomas, build skills, and conduct job and career research.
“We are grateful to The Provident Bank Foundation for investing in the NewBridge Jobs Plus technology initiative,” said NewBridge CEO Robert L. Parker. “With that support, young people can change their lives and become contributing members of their communities.”
Provident Bank Foundation Executive Director Jane A. Kurek presented NewBridge with a check at NewBridge Jobs Plus in Parsippany.
“The Provident Bank Foundation is honored to help further initiatives that are making a difference in the lives of residents in our local area,” Kurek said. “We are pleased to support organizations that contribute to a sense of community and offer a diverse set of programs that make people healthier, happier and safer.”
The goal of the Major Grant is to support organizations that have identified an immediate need in the community and for the individuals they serve. The Provident Bank Foundation’s funding directly supports efforts to enhance the quality of life in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania communities served by Provident Bank through three Funding Priority Areas: Community Enrichment, Education, and Health, Youth & Families.
For more information about NewBridge Services click here.
