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NAI James E. Hanson Announces New Lease for High Tech Telecommunication Firm

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, announces it has completed a lease with Client Instant Access for over 3,000 square feet of office space at 111 Littleton Road. NAI James E. Hanson’s Josh Levering, SIOR and Nicholas DePaolera represented the landlord, Commercial Realty Group (CRG), in the transaction with the tenant, Client Instant Access, LLC.

111 Littleton is a 36,289-square-foot Class-A three-story office building located at the intersection of I-80 and I-287. Offering unsurpassed location, access, and visibility from all major Morris County highways, 111 is specifically designed to provide small business tenants a distinctive combination of image, visibility, amenities and accessibility unmatched by any other buildings in this marketplace. Recent improvements and renovations include a stunning new façade, a new two-story atrium, increased parking, landscaping, new restrooms, and full common area upgrades. The building’s smaller floor plates make 111 Littleton the only building in the area able to accommodate small to medium-sized businesses seeking modern, high tech amenities.

Josh Levering stated, “For smaller and mid-size office tenants, it is impossible to find a new building that checks all of their boxes. Unfortunately, these firms are literally forced to compromise when searching for space. CRG has designed and created an office building to ensure that small to medium size businesses no longer need to compromise in their search for modern, well-located, adaptable, hi-tech supported and affordable office space. Through CRG’s visionary reinvention of 111 Littleton they have produced a building that will serve as a hub for Morris County’s small business community for years to come.”

Client Instant Access, LLC is a state-of-the-art dialing, messaging and conferencing service provider founded in 1997 and trusted by Wall Street and financial institutions across the world.  Previously headquartered in Parsippany, their relocation to 111 Littleton allows the company to streamline operations and increase efficiency for their team’s ability to service existing and new customers. Specifically, 111 Littleton’s amenities, layout, access, back-up generator, on-site ownership and management will ensure a seamless headquarter office for Client Instant Access’ technology-driven platform.

Levering added, “Our relationship with CRG extends back many years and we have experience with why they are one of New Jersey’s most respected building owners. With an in-house construction and design team, CRG does not just provide space for tenants but creates a first-class environment for businesses throughout the region. Their work at 111 Littleton is the embodiment of their continued commitment to Morris County’s small business community.  We are proud to continue to work with them to attract businesses to this premier building.”

Tenants interested in learning more about 111 Littleton can click here for more information about the property or contact NAI James E. Hanson listing broker Josh Levering, SIOR, at (973) 463-1011 ext. 137 or jlevering@naihanson.com.

Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy Invite Residents to Holiday Open Houses at Drumthwacket

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Frank L. Cahill
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TRENTON – With the arrival of the holiday season, Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy invite New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, a longstanding tradition of open houses at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton. The Drumthwacket Foundation, in partnership with nine garden clubs representing eight different counties from across New Jersey, has decorated each room using fresh arrangements and greenery to complement the architecture and decor of the historical property. This year, the Governor and First Lady have doubled the number of hours that Drumthwacket will be open for holiday tours and expect many New Jerseyans to experience The Holidays at Drumthwacket.

“The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate, reflect on our blessings, and spend time with loved ones,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “Drumthwacket is a beautiful point of pride for our state and we hope everyone will visit and enjoy the historical property. Phil and I look forward to the tradition of opening the People’s House and sharing this joyful season with all New Jerseyans.”

The tours are self-guided and there will be several docents stationed throughout Drumthwacket to answer questions and provide historical information about the property. The open house tours will be held on the following dates:

    • Thursday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, December 17, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Thursday, December 19, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, December 21, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Reservations are required; admission and on-site parking are free of charge. To make tour arrangements click here.

The Holidays at Drumthwacket includes the following display presentations located throughout the first floor of the residence:

Front Portico: Decorated by the Garden Club of Mountain Lakes 
A grand Chanukah menorah and majestic holiday trees will welcome guests to celebrate the joys of the season at Drumthwacket. With a nod to the traditional design of the home, the Garden Club of Mountain Lakes will decorate the beautiful entrance with fresh greens, elegant leaves, and blue velvet. Look closely and you will find frosty New Jersey blueberries and even some native black bears.

Foyer: Decorated by the Seaweeders Garden Club of Bay Head and Mantoloking 

The Seaweeders Garden Club of Bay Head and Mantoloking invites you into Drumthwacket to celebrate Chanukah, the “Festival of Lights,” for the holidays. A beautiful Menorah will be flanked by two white amaryllis plants surrounded by seasonal greens. Three mussel trees will sit on a mirror “ice lake” and a silver bowl will be filled with coins and dreidels. The large tree behind the stairway will celebrate all of New Jersey’s governors, pictured in silver frames, and be hung amidst silver sprayed tight hydrangeas, conical shaped hydrangeas, natural greens, and ribbon. The majestic banister will be covered in live greens, magnolia leaves, eucalyptus, and hydrangea. Eight presents will be wrapped in silver with blue ribbon and sit on the stairway steps. Two white poinsettias will stand at the top of the stairway, and two silver urns filled with white poinsettias will adorn the entrance to the dining room. Finally, the foyer chandelier and wall sconces will be adorned with greens, ribbon and, of course, mistletoe. Welcome to The Holidays at Drumthwacket!

Dining Room: Decorated by the Bernardsville Garden Club
The Bernardsville Garden Club is excited to heighten the holiday spirit of the mansion’s dining room by using natural plants and materials accented with varied sparkling touches. The room will radiate a sense of elegance and warm “good tidings.” The color palette throughout the room will be gold, silver, and deep red with accents of dark green and white. The dining table, seating twenty-four, is the focus of the room. The centerpiece will speak to nature with fresh pines, dusty miller, artichokes, bronzed thistles, gold curly willow, deep red cocks comb, long soft feathers, and gold twinkling vines. Most extraordinary is the nine-foot holiday tree that will be adorned with imported gold, silver, and red sparkling ornaments, long glistening icicles, and pine cones accented with a gold pleated taffeta ribbon.

Parlor: Decorated by the Keyport Garden Club
The lovely parlor at Drumthwacket will be decorated in traditional and elegant Scottish style and the colors will represent a version of a Scottish Tartan, which is geared to harmonize well with the Chanukah celebration. There will be a beautiful glass Menorah and other decorations, as well as the blue and silver colors in celebration of the Festival of Lights. The magnificent fireplaces will display a wonderful garland of traditional Christmas greens and colors that will include a touch of Keyport maritime traditions and Christmas memories. Scottish decorations and touches will adorn the lovely parlor in addition to a small nativity to honor the season. There will be seasonal greens and twigs, hydrangeas in varying colors, celosia in deep red, sedums, yellow asters, zebra grass feathers all collected and dried by our gardeners. Finally, complementary garlands over the doorways will welcome guests.

Music Room: Decorated by the Garden Club of Essex Fells
The Garden Club of Essex Fells celebrates the holiday season and the club’s centennial year by showcasing traditions with a joyous holiday sing in the music room. The club will “deck the halls” with natural greens that line the winding streets of town and bows of dogwood, the symbol of Essex Fells. Holiday traditions include luminaries, decorated holiday street posts, and the Christmas Eve sing, celebrating its 95th anniversary. Also, the club’s community programs will be highlighted including the Olden House herb gardens, garden therapy, and seasonal veteran’s hospital workshop favors. We hope you enjoy the holiday traditions!

Library: Decorated by the West Trenton Garden Club

Imagine a cold winter’s evening, snow falling on Drumthwacket, and a roaring fire in this quiet room beautifully primed for the holidays. Sitting next to this magnificent fireplace, one can enjoy a good book and a cup of eggnog. To honor Drumthwacket’s exquisite library, the club will create “Books in Bloom” with ornaments, garlands, wreaths, and book sculptures hand made from old, well-loved books. A variety of magnolia leaves, arborvitae, holly branches, and beautiful floral arrangements will enhance the book displays.

Governor’s Study: Decorated by the Allentown Garden Club
The Allentown Garden Club will decorate the Governor’s Study with a theme that celebrates Winter Holidays in the New Jersey Pine Barrens which is inspired by, and pays homage to, the legendary beauty of the Pine Barrens and the surrounding rural region in the great Garden State. The decor will be as natural as possible with a rustic, understated charm and grace that is characteristic of the Pine Lands and agrarian regions of New Jersey. Festive, interior displays will utilize indigenous, organic items from the region including evergreens, holly, pine, pine cones, winterberries, and cranberries. To create a warm and welcoming holiday atmosphere, the club’s interpretation of Winter Holidays in the New Jersey Pine Barrens will celebrate both Christmas, with a traditional decorated tree, and Chanukah with a menorah display and eight beautifully-wrapped packages, symbolic of each of the eight-days of the gift-giving holiday.

Residence Wreaths: Decorated by the Garden Club of Warren 
The Garden Club of Warren is delighted to welcome you to the holidays at Drumthwacket by decorating the front gate wreaths with colors of the holidays. The Garden Club of Warren will feature pine cones as part of the gate wreath decor in acknowledgement of the many tree farms of Warren County. Warren Garden Club will provide elegant bows for the fresh green wreaths that will be hung at twenty-nine windows which are a part of the front facade of Drumthwacket.

Solarium: Decorated by the Greater Woodbury Garden Club
Greens accented with dried hydrangeas and faux magnolias, as well as two long oval-shaped wreaths will complement the room. Shiny red accents will intermix with willow branches to break up the greens. Swags of evergreen adorn the sills of the windows by the inside entrance with matching arrangements on the lanterns. A runner embedded with dried hydrangea and coordinating greens will run along the sill leading down the steps to the restrooms. The statue by the stairs will be surrounded by an arrangement of greens accented with dried hydrangea.

Garden Club of New Jersey
The Garden Club of New Jersey (GCNJ) founded in 1925, serves over 4,700 members in 109 clubs throughout the state. Landscape Design, Gardening Study, and Flower Show Schools are offered for educational development. Local and state projects are encouraged to meet the diverse interests of the GCNJ membership. The GCNJ provides education, resources, and many opportunities for adult and youth members to expand the love of gardening and floral design and encourages active participation in civic, environmental, and historic preservation projects to protect the past for the future. www.gardenclubofnewjersey.com

The Drumthwacket Foundation
Founded in 1982, the Drumthwacket Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. It serves to inspire pride in and enhance the civic awareness of Drumthwacket, the official New Jersey Governor’s residence and a nationally landmarked historic site. The Foundation facilitates restoration and conservation of the residence and offers education and cultural programs that recognize the rich diversity of New Jersey’s communities and residents. www.drumthwacket.org

Letter to Editor: Public to demand Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Energy

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Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

My name is Johan and I’m part of the North Jersey Climate Coalition. We are a collection of organizations across Northern New Jersey bringing people together for the next climate strike. To demonstrate the growing awareness about the dire effects of climate change, the youth-led movement along with supporting adults are marching together on Friday, December 6, at 12:00 Noon, as part of this global event.

The event is a way for the public to demand Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Energy, and Justice for All. This follows the global strike on September 20 which more than 7 million people participated and the momentum has been building since.

NJ Transit has proposed a gas power plant in Kearny using $410M funds from the Hurricane Sandy disaster relief fund. This new plant will emit more than 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually, a number made worse by the fact that New Jersey continues to be among the most polluted states in the country according to the 2018 American Lung Association report. Newark is also at the forefront of lead contamination in our water as we have seen in numerous publications this year.

In New Jersey we already had a huge win with Governor Murphy publicly voicing his opposition to the North Bergen power plant in the Meadowlands on October 9. But there is still much work to be done before New Jersey becomes a leader in renewable and clean energy. Join us in Newark on December 6th as we demand Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Energy and Justice for All.

RSVP by clicking here.

Johan Andrade

Governor Murphy Urges Residents to Prepare for Two-Part Snow Storm

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Frank L. Cahill
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Governor Phil Murphy
MORRIS COUNTY — As winter weather moves into New Jersey Sunday and Monday, Governor Phil Murphy today encouraged residents to prepare for the winter storm and hazardous travel conditions. The Administration is continuously monitoring weather conditions as the holiday weekend ends and the work week begins. New Jerseyans are encouraged to prepare for messy road conditions Sunday and Monday and are strongly encouraged to use public transportation if possible.

“New Jersey is expected to receive significant snow, sleet, and freezing rain that will create hazardous implications for our commuters and roadways,” said Governor Murphy. “My Administration is closely monitoring the snow storm and deploying all necessary resources to keep our residents safe. I urge everyone to travel with caution this holiday weekend and to always use their best judgment on the road.”

“New Jersey’s transportation agencies — the Department of Transportation, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the South Jersey Transportation Authority, NJ TRANSIT and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — are  coordinating our response and prepared for whatever weather comes,” NJDOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said. “If you are traveling today, plan extra time, drive carefully, and move over to give our crews and emergency responders the room to do their jobs to keep the state’s highways clear and safe.”

“Troopers are ready to assist residents and motorists across the state both on and off of the highways throughout this busy travel weekend,” said Colonel Patrick Callahan of the New Jersey State Police. “We encourage everyone to prepare for winter weather. Please use caution when traveling and assemble an emergency kit for use at home and for your vehicle.”

“We are in communication with the utilities and they are prepared and ready in the event of outages,” said Joseph L. Fiordaliso, President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. “In anticipation of the coming weather and potential power outages, we recommend charging phones in advance and having contact information for your utility available. And, as always, never touch any downed power lines.”

“We ask our Interfaith partners to encourage their communities to make the necessary preparations and to check on neighbors throughout the storm,” said Jared M. Maples, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. “Additionally, if you ‘See Something, Say Something.’  Please report any suspicious activity to our Counterterrorism Watch Desk by calling 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ (866-472-3365) or emailing tips@njohsp.gov.”

Important Tips to Remember When Preparing for Winter Weather:
  • Be prepared! Visit ready.nj.gov for information on how to prepare for: home, work, and your vehicle. Have an emergency kit/go-bag for all three locations.
  • Pets are family too! Remember to include them in your emergency plans. Visit animalemergency.nj.gov to find out more.
  • NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger for hours, even after the generator has shut off.
  • Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working before a storm.
  • Know how to report a power outage to your utility company.
  • Have cash on hand. If the power is out, so are the ATMs and credit card machines.
  •  Charge your cell phones and try not to use them if the power goes out. Texting uses less power than a phone call, so send text messages to save power if possible.
  • Be sure to keep an adequate amount of gas in your car.
  •  Be sure to check on friends and neighbors who have access or functional needs.
  • Need a warming center? Call NJ 2-1-1 or visit www.nj211.org to get connected!
  • Be sure to have extra medications on hand and keep them in a water-resistant container.
  • Get all of your vital records and insurance papers together now. Keep them in a water-resistant container. If you can, scan and email them to yourself so you have a copy of important numbers and policies.
  • Discuss business continuity plans now. Whether you are the boss or report to a boss, discuss your game plan for continued business operations.
Here are a few tips if you must drive during or after winter weather:
  • Check 511nj.org for traffic updates before you hit the road.
  • Be sure to have a full tank of gas before you start your trip.
  • Follow directions from local officials.
  • Take it slow!
  • Don’t crowd the plow! Give them plenty of room to work and never pass a snow plow on the right.
  • Keep a winter weather kit in your car, containing an ice scraper, blanket, flashlight with extra batteries, bag of kitty litter, shovel and charged cell phone, as well as reflective triangles or flares, cloth or paper towels and jumper cables.
Weather: 
A mix of snow, sleet and rain will develop from south to north across the state this morning. Most areas will changeover to all rain later this morning and into this afternoon. But the higher elevations of Northwest will likely remain snow or a wintry mix. Any rain/mix will changeover to all snow Monday morning. Periods of snow will continue through the day Monday and will end Monday evening/night. Confidence on the changeover times and amounts is still low and snowfall amounts could change. Preliminary snowfall totals across the state: 6-8″ Northwest; 2-6″ Northeast; Up to 2”Central and Less than an inch South and none Coastal areas.

Stay Informed:
Follow weather news for local forecasts, warnings, and storm watches.  For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area, visit the US National Weather Service New York, N.Y. by clicking here.

Follow New Jersey Office of Emergency Management on social media for important weather updates and safety information:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReadyNewJersey
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ReadyNJ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ReadyNJ

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Welcomes New Member

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Frank L. Cahill
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Newest member, Hetal Desai, shown with Betty Lagitch, Membership Co-Chair, after being installed. Photo by Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills

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.

New Hours For Parsippany Recycling Center

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Frank L. Cahill
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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.

Gratitude Served Up at NewBridge Services’ Thanksgiving Celebration

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Frank L. Cahill
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Volunteers serve the Thanksgiving feast

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

Kiwanis Key Club Members serve Thanksgiving Dinner to Senior Citizens at IHOP

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Frank L. Cahill
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The dining room was crowded with guests eating a Thanksgiving Dinner donated by IHOP

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 appreciation
Most of the seniors were transported to IHOP by Parsippany Transit
A Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie was donated by CareOne to every guest to take home
A Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie was donated by CareOne to every guest to take home
Mo Abdelhadi (center), co-owner IHOP Parsippany with two chefs preparing the Thanksgiving Dinner
The dining room was crowded with guests eating a Thanksgiving Dinner donated by IHOP
The dining room was crowded with guests eating a Thanksgiving Dinner donated by IHOP
The dining room was crowded with guests eating a Thanksgiving Dinner donated by IHOP

CCM Board of Trustees Elects 2020 Officers

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Frank L. Cahill
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Thomas Pepe, who was elected as chairman of the CCM Board of Trustees for 2020 and Jeffrey Advokat was elected as vice chairman of the CCM Board of Trustees for 2020

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.

Commemorates the Gift of the Hancock Highboy by the Jewish Community in 1944

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Frank L. Cahill
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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.

TMorris County History: An Afternoon with John and Dorothy Hancockhe 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.

You can view the highboy chest by clicking here.

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.

Meet Rain, a 1-year-old Plott Hound mix puppy

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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!

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

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Even on Thanksgiving, blood center open in Parsippany

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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.

Beth Robin Furman passed away

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Beth Robin Furman

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-Troy Hills Township Council Regular Meeting – November 26, 2019

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Regular Meeting – November 26, 2019

Kiwanis Club collects over 2,200 pounds of food for Parsippany Food Pantry

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Tracey Peng, Lieutenant Governor of Division 20 at New Jersey District of Key Club International, Carol Tiesi, Lieutenant Governor District 9, and Frank Cahill, President Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany

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.

Fatal Crash on Route 46 and Baldwin Road Under Investigation

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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.

 

Major Accident on Route 46 at Baldwin Road

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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.

Death Investigation in Morris Township

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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.

Mathnasium students provided for 4,578 meals to Community Food Bank of New Jersey

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Ridham Desai (donated 45 cards), Manali Desai (donated 63 cards), Sarvesh Patham (donated 150 cards), Aneesha Bhattachargee (donated 24 cards), and Saanvi Indoria (donated 28 cards)

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.

Pennacchio Welcomes Changes to Independent Contractor Legislation

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Sen. Tony Bucco said a new commercial rental assistance program announced yesterday using CARES Act money wouldn’t help Morris County, showing that Gov. Phil Murphy continues to play favorites through his coronavirus response

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.

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