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Parsippany Businesswoman honored at Tribute to Women Award Luncheon

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Frank L. Cahill
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Marisa Spagnoletti, Casey Gocel, Nicole Barone, Shari Verrone, Shari B. Veisblatt, Esq., Marcella Gencarelli (Committee Co-chair), Clelia Pergola (Committee Co-Chair). Photo by Nick Corrente

PARSIPPANY — Shari Verrone, Boss Lady! President Stackable Sensations located in Parsippany was honored at a luncheon during the 2019 Boy Scout of America Tribute to Women and Mary A. Mulholland Service awards held on Friday, November 15 at the beautifully newly renovated Morris Golf Club in Florham Park, honoring outstanding women who have contributed to the local community.

Among other honorees included: Shari B. Veisblatt, Esq. Partner, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP, receiving the Mary Mullholland Service Award; Nicole Barone, partner and founder of Strategic Agility Group, Peak Performance Strategist and Certified Health Coach; Karolina Dehnhard, Esq. New Jersey Matrimonial & Family Law Group at Norris McLaughlin and Founder Divorce Dynasty; Casey Gocel, Partner Mandelbaum Salsburg P.C.; and Marisa Spagnoletti, Founder, The Maurice J. Spagnoletti Foundation Owner, Lucy’s Gift.

Shari Verrone

Shari Verrone
Boss Lady! President; Stackable Sensations

Stackable Sensations is an award-winning, women-owned, WBENC-certified promotional product expert. Since 2003, company founder, Shari Verrone and her elite team of dedicated marketing specialists (who collectively have more than 110 years of combined industry experience) have built the company into a multi-million dollar, global go-to source for unique, logo-branded giveaways of all kinds.

Shari believes in giving back to the community. She encourages her staff to volunteer at an organization that has meaning to them by offering them a paid day to spend volunteering once a month in the summer months. Shari and her team have helped with Habitat for Humanity projects and she even went to Guatemala with her daughter to help build houses for a week. She is an active mentor and leader to other businesses in the promotional product industry.

Shari was recently honored with a Best Boss Award from the nation’s largest promotional product association, PPAI. She also won the most done deals for 2019 with women owned businesses, making it the fourth year in a row to receive the honor. Shari co-authored a book focusing on entrepreneurialism for women. She has won numerous other awards such as a National Pyramid Award for successful solution-based selling combined with creative inspiration for a Microsoft project and selected as a 2018 Enterprising Women of the Year Champion, to name a few. Stackable Sensations was also named “One of The Best Places to Work” by two different publications within the promotional industry.

For complete story on other honorees, click here.

Knoll Country Club is seeking a Membership Sales & Marketing Director

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Frank L. Cahill
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The golfers enjoying a nice day of golf at Knoll Country Club

PARSIPPANY — Kemper Sports, the management company serving Knoll Country Club is seeking a full time Membership Sales & Marketing Director.  The individual will report to Osner Charles, General Manager. Interested applicants should send resume to Ed Jackman, Regional Sales and Marketing Director via email to ejackman@kempersports.com.

Situated on 360 wooded acres, the Knoll Golf Club consists of two 18-hole golf courses, the Knoll East and Knoll West. The semi-private Knoll Golf Club West was established in 1929 as a championship course designed by Charles H. Banks. It is a par 70 course playing 6,878 yards from the back tees and 6,479 from the forward tees. Knoll West features rolling, tree-lined fairways, elevation changes and undulating putting greens. Known for its consistently high-quality turf conditions, Knoll West is a favorite for local golfers and players from New York.  The Knoll Golf Club East, established in 1961, was designed by Hal Purdy. It is a par 70 course playing 5,884 yards from the back tees. Knoll East is a park-style golf course with tree-lined fairways and gently contoured putting greens suited to the novice golfer and those looking for a purely recreational round of golf.  A newly remodeled driving range with 22 hitting bays opened in 2017 rounding out the golf offering at The Knoll Golf Club. The 45,000 square foot clubhouse at the Knoll Golf Club features a 125-seat grill, 250 seat banquet room, men’s and woman’s lockers and golf shop.  KemperSports will manage golf operations and work closely with the food & beverage caterer to deliver consistently high-quality customer service throughout the club.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies, plans, and programs primarily designed to increase membership revenues, effectively communicate with membership, and promote a positive image of the facility to the community.   Responsibilities include the implementation of various strategies including direct and/or telephone sales, direct marketing communications, advertising, special event promotions, and public and community relations.  Responsibilities also include conducting periodic market research to provide information essential for revising current programs, which enhance the facility’s competitiveness in the marketplace, as well as for fiscal and operational analysis as appropriate.

  • Manage the Knoll marketing budget and marketing activiti Assist with developing annual marketing plan and budget.
  • Develop and implement sales, marketing and communication plans and strategies that serve to increase membership sales, promote a positive club image, and maximize revenues according to overall fiscal and operational budgeted goals.
  • Monitor marketing spend and suggest alternative spending that drives revenues or brand aw
  • Lead Monthly Knoll Birdie Newsletter creation and distribution
  • Serve as liaison with local organizations such as Chamber of Commerce
  • Plan and execute all marketing efforts at Knoll, including:
    • Public relations
    • Social media
    • Conventional media
    • Events (internal and external)
    • Advertising
    • Digital advertising
  • Design, build, and maintain Knoll’s social media presence, which includes but is not limited to, updating Knoll’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube account
  • Oversee website content.
  • Coordinate and facilitate tours at
  • Work with KemperSports on all PR activities
  • Work with the team and assist with managing outside agencies to develop creatives and negotiate marketing spend with key publications and vendor
  • Oversee brand/storytelling style and voice to social platforms creating shareable content that remains true to the bran
  • Create Email blast design and placement for communicating with our guests and future guests while promoting the Knoll. Oversee the design of loyalty communications and placement.
  • Generate creative ideas that will shed positive light on the Knoll and drive incremental revenue
  • Manage digital assets including all high-quality images and video of Knoll.
  • Create, manage, and book all in house events such as; Member Guest Events and member social events.
  • Respond quickly to all incoming leads/requests.
  • Utilize sales software to track leads, deposits/payments, contacts and log communication.
  • Have an open line of communication with the General Manager.
  • Review and analyze internal and external market information, which reflects customer purchase, usage, and satisfaction with Company products and services. Monitor and track results sales efforts, analyze budget variances and recommend revised action plans to achieve budgeted goals.
  • Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary, and related sales reports.
  • Cross train other key staff members regarding the general sales process and important components as appropriate to facilitate the overall success of the team.
  • Perform other duties as appropriate.

Education/Qualifications/Certifications

  • Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
  • BA or BS degree preferred.
  • 3 years applicable sales and management experience, preferably in the golf, wedding or hospitality industry.
  • Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management and sales.
  • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends/holidays.

Position Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to:

  • Give verbal and written instructions
  • Read and write (English)
  • Communicate verbally with staff and customers
  • Visually inspect all work areas
  • Retrieve information from technical sources
  • Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time
  • Lift up to 50lbs occasionally, 20lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly

Working Conditions

Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends.  Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.  May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement.  Injury may result because of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed at all times.

Machine/Equipment/Tools Used

General office machines such as personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, etc.  Golf clubs, golf cars.

Classification: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt, Non-seasonal

 

CCM Receives Impact 100 Garden State Grant for Dover College Promise

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dr. Pam Marcenaro, dean of Learning Support and Opportunity Services at CCM, and Ed Lopez, an Educational Opportunity Fund counselor at the college, at the Impact 100 Garden State awards dinner

MORRIS COUNTY — Impact 100 Garden State has awarded County College of Morris (CCM) an $110,000 grant to launch the Dover College Promise (DCP), which will prepare students for college, along with providing them with scholarships to cover tuition at CCM.

Working with The Educational Center in Dover, DCP will provide low-income middle and high school students in the community with college readiness training and support, along with guaranteed scholarships to attend CCM provided they graduate from high school in good standing. Scholarship funding will be provided by the CCM Foundation.

DCP builds upon CCM’s mission to provide exceptional programs and services to the larger community. It also stems from the college’s Dover Initiative that CCM launched earlier last year to learn how it can better serve that community.

“Through the Dover College Promise, we can help uplift a community for generations by providing students with support and access to a quality higher education so they can pursue rewarding careers,” said Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, CCM president.

“Now, we can officially begin a path of college readiness – which is wrapped with support systems for not only the student, but also their families – to prepare students in the Dover community to attend CCM,” said Dr. Pam Marcenaro, dean of Learning Support and Opportunity Services at CCM, who will be serving as project director.

DCP will provide students with tutoring, college preparation classes, mentoring and community based service learning programs. Once enrolled at CCM, they will continue to receive support services. They also will be able to apply to take part in the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program, which provides comprehensive resources to foster academic success.

“Dover Promise offers the students of our community a unique opportunity to progress their skills, build increased credentials and gain preparation that will position them for competitive careers that will benefit both their own lives and the greater community to which they will contribute,” said Dr. James McLaughlin, Dover schools superintendent. “We are immensely grateful to County College of Morris for their interest and investment in our students.”

CCM will work with The Educational Center to identify students most likely to benefit from the DCP program and to offer its support services at that location. The center has been involved with assisting students and families in Dover for over 20 years.

“We’re so excited that we can now do more for the Dover community,” said Ed Lopez, founder of The Educational Center and an EOF counselor at CCM, who will serve as DCP project coordinator. “The best impact you can have in a community is through education. We’ll now have even more Dover students earning college degrees and lifting up their families. That’s transformational for the community.”

In the first year, slated to begin fall 2020, DCP will enroll thirty 10th grade students. At full capacity, the program is expected to serve 146 students annually.

Impact 100 Garden State is a women-led, all-volunteer, philanthropic organization where each member contributes $1,000 a year to award grants to nonprofits that assist underserved populations in Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Union counties.

Kiwanis welcomes new member William Close

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Frank L. Cahill
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Kiwanis new member William Close and Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill

PARSIPPANY —Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill welcomes new member William Close on Thursday, November 7.  Mr. Close was sponsored by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce.

Club President Frank Cahill presented Bill with his membership plaque and official Kiwanis membership pin.

Cahill said “We welcome Bill to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany supports ten K-Kids clubs, Lake Parsippany Elementary School, Eastlake Elementary School, Intervale School, Mt. Tabor Elementary School, Littleton Elementary School, Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, Troy Hills Elementary School, Northvail Elementary School, Knollwood School and Rockaway Meadow Elementary School, two builders clubs, Central Middle School and Brooklawn Middle School; two Key Clubs, Parsippany Hills High School and Parsippany High School and one Aktion Club.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is the one of largest Kiwanis Club in the State of New Jersey with 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.

 

Two Middle School Students Honored For Outstanding Talent

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Frank L. Cahill
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Front Row: (Left to Right): Lindsay Bush, Grade 8, Rockaway Valley School; Boonton. Samantha Schnur, Grade 7, The Peck School; Morristown. Mia Cicarelli, Grade 8, Ridgedale Middle School; Florham Park. Amelia Diaz, Grade 8, Randolph Middle School; Randolph. Alexa Giacoio, Grade 12, Kinnelon High School; Kinnelon; Second Row: Grace Fleischer, Grade 12, West Morris Mendham High School; Mendham. Jalan Royal, Grade 8, Brooklawn Middle School; Parsippany. Katilin Brown, Grade 8, Harding Township School; New Vernon. Not pictured: Aisha Rehan, Grade 8, Central Middle School; Parsippany. Elizabeth Scharfenberg, Grade 8, Mountain View Middle School; Mendham. Lars Olsen, Grade 12, West Morris Central High School.

PARSIPPANY — Two students from Parsippany schools were among several honored by the Mayo Performing Arts Center as a November Music Student of the Month for being an outstanding vocalist.

Two eighth graders, Aisha Rehan from Central Middle School, and Jalan Royal from Brooklawn Middle School, were honored on stage before the November 8 concert at Mayo PAC.

The students were nominated by their teachers and chosen by Mayo PAC’s education department. At the end of the year, all honored students will be invited to perform in a recital.

Here is what Addam Aguanno had to say about Aisha Rehan:

Aisha has been in Central’s chorus for all of 6th, 7th, and now 8th grade. Her passion for singing and performing has been evident since day one. She’s starred as Miss Hannigan in Annie Jr. and Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz at CMS. She’s also auditioning for Frozen Jr. this year. Not only is she talented beyond her years, but she’s always musically prepared and willing to sing in any setting. As a vocal leader, she’s an excellent music reader both in chorus and in band as well. She also auditioned for and made North Jersey Junior region chorus as a 7th grade Soprano 1. Her dedication and humility is valued.

Here is what Tiffany Schifano had to say about Jalan Royan:

Jalan is one of the most talented young baritones that I have had the privilege of having in choir in my nine years of teaching at the middle school level. He has a beautiful voice, reads music extremely well and loves to sing all genres of music. Last year he was accepted into the NJSMA region choir as a tenor and he is planning to audition for the NJSMA honors choir as a bass this year. Jalan is very active in our drama club and participated in last year’s production of Guys and Dolls in the role of Rusty Charlie. He is currently in the fall drama production. Jalan also shares his love of music with his peers and community by participating in the school talent shows and singing the national anthem at our school pep rally.

Lincoln 1st Bank participates in “Staples Small Business Showcase”

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Frank L. Cahill
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Nicolas Bronzino, Associate Relationship Manager, Commercial Lending, Lincoln 1st Bank, Staple's Zamir Ahmed and AnnaMaria Fabiano, Business Development Officer, Lincoln 1st Bank

PARSIPPANY — Lincoln 1st Bank recently participated in “Staples Small Business Showcase.”

In an ongoing member benefit  Lincoln 1st Bank displayed their products at Staples Parsippany during the “Staples Small Business Showcase” on Wednesday, November 13.

Lincoln 1st Bank is located in the beautiful rolling hills of historic Morris County, Lincoln 1st Bank dates back to 1923 when a group of local civic minded business people established Lincoln Park Building and Loan Association to serve the financial needs of the local community. They outgrew their first location at 245 Main Street and moved to their current location at 31 Boonton Turnpike in 1963. Recognizing the need to serve their customers more efficiently, the bank remodeled and doubled its facilities in 1989 to accommodate the ever-growing customer base. In June of 2007, they opened their first branch office in Montville located at 193 Changebridge Road which has subsequently been converted to the Bank’s new Mortgage Center. As of July 2017, the Montville branch office has been relocated just down the street to 223 Changebridge Road in the new Tuscany Village Shopping Center.

In an effort to continue its growth, in March of 2016 the bank rebranded its name and tagline as Lincoln 1st Bank, “Your Bank Your Neighbor”. As such, they look forward to continuing the long standing tradition of personalized customer service while offering their customers today’s modern banking conveniences.

Lincoln 1st Bank still retains the home town flavor and takes pride that the vast majority of their customers are from the local communities of Lincoln Park, Montville, Pequannock and Wayne. However, they continue to focus efforts on growing their customer base by rolling out new deposit and loan products, in addition to enhancing their service offerings, to new banking communities which will improve their future profitability.

With the many decades of banking experience to draw upon, Lincoln 1st Bank’s management and staff has implemented an innovative marketing plan to help generate new banking relationships, not just transactions, and to provide guidelines that will enable us to better serve our customers.

Come to Lincoln 1st Bank, “Your Bank Your Neighbor.” and experience the quality of our friendly, personalized service.

Lincoln 1st Bank is a member of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents and volunteers that provides education, information and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area.

For more information on Staples Small Business Showcase contact Executive Board Member Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400.

Parsippany proclaims November 21 as”World Pancreatic Cancer Day”

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Frank L. Cahill
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Michael A. Soriano, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, proclaimed November 21 as "World Pancreatic Cancer Day"

PARSIPPANY — Michael A. Soriano, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, proclaimed November 21  as “World Pancreatic Cancer Day.”

Elmas holds Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening Celebration

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Vice Chairman Frank Cahill, Chairman Robert Peluso, Adnan Sarkj, Co-Owners Mini Ismail and Syed Abdulhai, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Nicolas Limanov, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Ildiko Peluso, and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Committee Chairperson Barbara Freda celebrating the grand opening ribbon cutting of Elmas

PARSIPPANY — Elmas, located at 1561 Route 46, held a Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, November 9.

Elmas serves a Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisine. “Elmas” means diamond, and like the name, the restaurant is one of a kind.

They are a business all about family. So, when you enter the restaurant, they hope you feel like you are in the kitchen while still experiencing fine dining. The chefs carefully craft their bread, kebabs, and desserts to give you a taste of what it is like in Adana, Turkey. Above everything else, they guarantee fresh and high-quality Turkish food.

The kitchen is available to take orders Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, the kitchen will be able to take orders from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. We hope to see you soon! Click here to view their menu.

Elmas is located at 1561 Route 46 East. For more information call (973) 917-4700 or click here.

Elmas is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee welcomes Elmas to Parsippany. From left to right, Mayor Michael Soriano, Chairman Robert Peluso, Vice Chairman Frank Cahill, owners Mina Ismail and Syed Abdulhai. Little Robert Peluso stands in front.
Safa Syed, daughter of the owners, presents Mayor Michael Soriano with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of his support.

Wirths blasts legislation as an affront to law-abiding citizens

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblyman Hal Wirths said legislation granting parolees and probationers the right to vote (A5823) and providing student financial aid to prisoners (A3772) is an insult to New Jerseyans who follow the laws and get stuck picking up the tab. Wirths also criticized a bill that would appropriate money to Planned Parenthood (A5802) calling it immoral and fiscally irresponsible to grant money to an organization that turned down federal funding.

“We should be so ashamed of ourselves that we weren’t worried about the victims at all today and now we’re not worried about the unborn. All the bills for the convicted criminals, who didn’t get there by being boy scouts and girl scouts, they got there by doing bad things. Everything today was benefiting them and now we’re going to fund this. It’s really a sad day in Trenton today and I will be a strong no,” said Wirths (R-Sussex).

Rep. Sherrill’s Bipartisan Election Security Bill Approved by the House Science Committee

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Frank L. Cahill
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Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill

PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Chairwoman of the House Science Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, applauded the committee passage of her Election Technology Research Act of 2019 (H.R. 4990). This bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Representatives Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), and Frank Lucas (R-OK), will give the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) new resources to conduct research to promote the security and modernization of U.S. voting systems.

“Election security is a bipartisan concern, and our committee is working together to address vulnerabilities with our voting systems,” said Representative Sherrill. “Our democracy only works if all eligible citizens can participate in elections and be confident that their ballots have been accurately cast and counted. The Election Technology Research Act of 2019 will help to ensure that the technical underpinnings of our election architecture are solid.”

 The Election Technology Research Act of 2019 will authorize new research and standards activities to strengthen the technology supporting elections systems. Specifically, this bill will:

  • Authorize research activities at NIST on cybersecurity, privacy, auditing, and other important areas of research related to the security and integrity of elections;
  • Establish an Elections Systems Center of Excellence at NIST to foster collaborations between NIST, universities, state and local governments, and private stakeholders;
  • Authorize new research grants for elections systems research and education at NSF;
  • Direct NIST to carry out specific tasks supporting secure elections, including providing technical assistance to state and local election officials on implementation of cybersecurity and privacy standards;
  • Require a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to assess the impact of NIST’s activities; and
  • Amend the Help America Vote Act definition of “voting systems” to include not just the voting machines but also electronic poll books and voter registration systems.

On June 26, 2019, House Science Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairwoman Mikie Sherrill held a hearing with voting technology and election administration experts to discuss U.S. election system technologies and research recommendations made in the 2018 National Academies report Securing the Vote: Protecting American Democracy. The report and the expert testimony from that hearing helped informed the development of the Election Technology Research Act of 2019.

Representative Mikie Sherrill is a former federal prosecutor and a U.S. Navy veteran. On her last tour, she served as a Russia policy officer, and handled interactions between the United States Navy and the Russian Federation Navy. In June, Representative Sherrill announced her endorsement of a series of bipartisan bills in the House and Senate to address foreign interference and election security.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Agenda Meeting – November 12, 2019

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Agenda Meeting – November 12, 2019

St. Gregory’s Church all set for “Cookies & Crèches 2019”

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Frank L. Cahill
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Caption: Nativity display at the Smith-Baldwin House Credit: D Sica Cookies & Crèches

PARSIPPANY — For one day only, Cookies & Crèches, the exhibit of nativities and crèches f will once again take place at the historic Smith-Baldwin House next to St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Parsippany, on Saturday, December 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Admission is free. Parking is available at St. Gregory’s Church.

Caption: cookies for sale at “Cookies & Crèches” event Credit: D Sica Cookies & Crèches

In what has become an annual tradition in our area, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the enchanting display set up throughout the Smith-Baldwin House. The personal collection of hundreds Nativities or “crèches” belonging to the Rev. Susan Sica, come from around the world.  As different cultures interpret the timeless story of Jesus’ birth in their own way, different perspectives of the story come to the forefront, be it in the materials used, the characters or animals included, or the scenery provided.  A scavenger hunt for children encourages them to learn more about each piece, as they must find the different materials used in the making of the set, a particular animal featured, or the country where the set was made.  At the conclusion, participants get special holiday treat!

The Smith-Baldwin House will be fully decorated for Christmas, adding a touch of nostalgia to the Christmas tradition of displaying a nativity set in a home. A “Christmas Shop” featuring vintage ornaments and decorations will also be open for business. The Smith-Historic Baldwin House, part of Parsippany’s Historic District. The House was purchased by the Township of Parsippany in 2013 for the purposes of education and preservation. (Please note: The Smith-Baldwin House is not handicap accessible).

Christmas “cookie walks” grow in popularity every year, providing visitors with an enjoyable way to get a head start on their holiday baking. The home-baked cookies will be available for purchase at the price of $12.00 per pound. The proceeds are to benefit the ministries of the Church.

Senator Pennacchio Speaks Out Regarding Impeachment Testimony

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Frank L. Cahill
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Senator Joe Pennacchio. File Photo

Statement following first day of public impeachment testimony.

After hearing testimony based on second and third party hearsay it is vital that the Congressional Committee hear directly from the Whistleblower. Complicating his ability to testify is that The Chairman of the that Committee, Adam Schiff, claims he has no knowledge of who the Whistleblower is??? Seriously??? That the American public is suppose believe that Schiff does not know who the Whistleblower is but a direct Statement from the Ukrainian President that our President did not pressure him in anyway is discounted by the very same Adam Schiff. Schiff feels a need to keep the supposed Whistleblower shielded for protection, yet the same supposed Whistleblower has no problem going public to create a GoFundMe Page with over a quarter of a million dollars in that account. Americans are paying attention and they don’t like what they see.

Senator Joseph Pennacchio
New Jersey’s 26th Legislative District

Morris County Sheriff Gannon and Hope One Team Honored at National Event

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MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon and founding partners in the Hope One mobile substance use recovery program this week received an award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Morris County Sheriff Gannon and Hope One Team Honored at National EventOn behalf of Hope One, Sheriff Gannon accepted the 2019 IACP/Security Industry Association Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public/Private Cooperation Award on October 29, at the IACP’s Annual Banquet in Chicago.

“Hope One was based on a simple concept of treatment providers and specialists bringing critical recovery and resource services directly to people who may be too exhausted, frightened or overwhelmed by addiction to seek help on their own,’’ Sheriff Gannon said in accepting the award. “Hope One, with its steadfast, compassionate team, has saved lives and is committed to keep doing so,” he added.

The Sheriff’s Office and its Hope One partners – Rockaway-based Center for Addiction Recovery Education and Success (CARES), Daytop New Jersey, Prevention is Key and the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris – are the collective recipients of the award named in honor of retired University of Washington Police Department Chief Michael Shanahan.

Family Promise of Morris County, which specializes in finding emergency and permanent housing for homeless individuals and families, came aboard Hope One after its launch to make sure clients had essential toiletries and assistance in finding housing.

Sheriff Gannon was joined at the awards event by Undersheriff Mark Spitzer; Corporal Erica Valvano, who is the coordinator of Hope One; and Madine Despeine-Udoh, the Director of Self Help, Advocacy and Education for the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris. Hope One is a mobile substance use recovery and resource outreach vehicle. It travels to locations in Morris County that are known for opioid overdoses, homeless encampments, community soup kitchens, and areas where at-risk populations are known to congregate.

As of Oct. 28, Hope One has logged 1,629 hours on the road in 356 stops. The staff has made nearly 10,000 contacts with individuals, trained 2,075 people in how to reverse an opioid overdose with Narcan, assisted 154 people in getting into rehab and recovery programs, and linked another 118 people with mental health services.

With a stigma-free approach and toiletries, snacks and beverages to put visitors at ease, the Hope One staff from the start has made a new contact every 10.8 minutes.

For more information on Hope One click here.

 

Dwipi Patel Named to Summer 2019 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dwipi Patel

PARSIPPANY — Dwipi Patel has been named to the Summer 2019 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the summer of 2019.

Patel is a Doctor of Pharmacy student. She is a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 2014.

University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go at usciences.edu.

Parsippany hiring Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer. The Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer shall conduct School Safety and Security duties within Parsippany-Troy Hills School District.

Minimum Qualifications:
• The applicant must be a retired law enforcement officer less than 65 years of age, who served as a duly qualified, fully-trained, full-time officer in any municipality or county of this State or as a member of the State Police and was separated from that prior service in good standing, within three years of appointment to this position. “Good standing” shall exclude a retirement resulting from injury or incapacity.
• Provide a Letter of Good Standing issued by the Chief of the Department you retired from listing the date and type of retirement applicant received.
• Possess a NJ Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification of NJ State Police Academy Certification.
• Be a resident of the State of New Jersey during his or her term of appointment to this position.
• Be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty as would make the applicant unfit to perform his or her duties.
• The applicant must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• The applicant must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Any applicant offered a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.

Starting Salary for the Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer shall be $25.00 per hour and he/she shall work a schedule of up to 40 hours weekly, to be determined upon hiring. The Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer shall only work when school is in session. Successful candidates will begin employment immediately for the current school year.
For a complete list of minimum qualifications required by law, please refer to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10.

Applications can be obtained at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Please contact Captain Brian Dowd at (973) 263-4328 with any questions.

Letter to the Editor: Thank you from dePierro, Carifi Jr., and Gragnani

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Councilman Michael dePierro and Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.

parsippany focusDear Editor:

On behalf of my running mates and I, Thank you all … for your support during a very unusual campaign. Thank you for your votes, your phone calls, your emails, and your financial support. And thank you for visiting our facebook pages and entering comments of encouragement. And lastly, thank you for all of your congratulatory comments.

Making a difference is what public service is all about. A significant portion of our lives has been dedicated to serving the Parsippany Community. We have supported efforts to improve our quality of life at the lowest possible cost. Working together, we have accomplished much. Thanks to our combined efforts, Parsippany is a great place to live and work. We look forward to continuing our efforts to prepare Parsippany for future challenges.

As the Holiday season approaches, we would like to offer our best wishes to you and your family for health and happiness.

Michael J. dePierro
Councilman
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township

Morris Dems Celebrate Successful 2019 Election Cycle

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano with Chatham Boro Mayor-Elect Thaddeus Kobylarz at Parsippany's Purple Stride

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Democratic Committee announced their many successes at the local level. In what is typically a bad year for Democrats in New Jersey, the Morris County Democrats picked up nine local seats, including two mayoral seats in the Town of Boonton and Chatham Borough, while protecting most of our previously held Democratic seats.

“We could not be more proud of our accomplishments this year,” stated Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson, “By knocking on tens of thousands of doors and engaging voters, we brought many of these local candidates over the finish line and flipped towns that have not been in Democratic control for decades, if ever.”

Morris Democrats picked up seats in Boonton, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Madison, Morris Plains, and Morristown, gaining control in Chatham Borough and Chatham Township.

In addition to flipping these seats from red to blue, the Morris County Democrats also flipped the town of Dover from an entirely oppositional government to a truly Democratic and representative slate. In an astonishing victory, all five organization-backed candidates in Dover defeated Mayor James Dodd and his team of Alderman candidates. “In the span of two election cycles, we brought strong Democratic leadership to the town of Dover and defeated Dodd’s Democrats in Name Only. Dover residents will finally have a local government that truly represents them and will work with other Democrats at all levels of government,” said Chairman Chip Robinson.

The Democratic Chairman also gave a nod to other candidates who ran on the Democratic ticket this November, stating, “I would also like to thank the many candidates who ran for office and didn’t quite get over the line this November. In many of these towns and districts, this year was the first time we had Democrats running serious races. We are so proud of the work they did moving the needle.”

More Apartments For Parsippany?

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Forge Pond Developers has filed an application with the Zoning Board of Adjustment, seeking permission to convert lands and premises known as Powder Mill Plaza West to a multi-story residential apartment building containing 180 rental units, including 27 affordable housing units.  Currently the property is in the O-T Zoning District. The building and land is assessed at $8,325,800.

The plans indicate 144 one bedroom apartments, 30 two bedroom apartments and 6 three bedroom apartments.

The property located at 2900 Route 10 West is known as Powder Mill Plaza West. Currently the location consists of Bruno’s Italian Bistro, Cinnamon Indian Restaurant, Minado Restaurant, Planet Fitness, and other retail businesses.

According to New Jersey Tax Records the property is owned by Pineview Homes, Inc., located at 51 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2D, Morris Plains.

Applicant is seeking the following approvals, variances and waivers: Use Variance for the residential units which are not permitted in the zone under Zoning Ordinance; Variance for building height of 47.17 feet where 35 feet is allowed under Zoning Ordinance; “c” Variances as follows: (a) Building lot coverage of 18.6% where 15% is allowed; (b) Building height of 3-4 stories where 2½ stories is allowed; (c) Lot coverage of 64.1% where 60% is allowed; (d) From requirements of Section 225-61 for retaining walls greater than six feet.

The application was first presented on Wednesday, September 4.

The next hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

According to the State of New Jersey, Forge Pond Developers was formed on June 20, 1997 and the current registered agent is Edward Mosberg, 51 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2D, Morris Plains.

Freeholders Mastrangelo, Cabana and DeFillippo thank voters: Mastrangelo calls for new party leadership

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Freeholder Thomas J. Mastrangelo

PARSIPPANY — Election Day has passed and the voters of Morris County have chosen to maintain a Republican Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Tom Mastrangelo said “On behalf of my running mates, thank you for your continued confidence. Our success can be attributed to the hard work of the candidates who have agreed to serve and stood for election this November. I consider public office a noble calling, as do many of my colleagues. We sacrifice time with our families, our privacy and quality of life to serve our community. Unfortunately, the leadership of our Morris County Republican Party is less interested in recruiting good, solid public servants with the best intentions. Rather, the Morris County Republican Committee has chosen to support the ambitions of opportunists looking for power and title. Much to others’ disappointment, I do not follow the party leaders’ orders but rather embrace good ideas regardless of whose idea it is and encourage spirited debate on the merits. So many logical, smart and innovative ideas die on the vine as a result of our Morris Republican Leadership’s abject failure.”

“Rather than run campaigns based on the shared values of our party: tax fairness, robust economy and support to keep our communities livable and attractive for our families, county GOP leadership would rather push inferior candidates and risk losing elections to others with questionable interests. So flawed and incompetent are these leaders that the primary election cost exceeded our general election campaign by a factor of five. These funds, contributed by our many supporters and friends to promote solid leadership, could have been put to better use such as cultivating future candidates. Despite the obstacles erected by our own party leaders, the incumbent Republican candidates prevailed. This is particularly vexing when the Morris County Republican Committee failed to raise funds or provide meaningful support to the Republican candidates in the general election. In the past, we could count on the Chairman and the Committee to provide funding as well as volunteers to support the Republican cause in November. This year the support was minimal and left most people wondering what had happened to our Grand Old Party. We need true party leaders: consensus builders and those that can effectively and efficiently articulate an intelligent platform based on our shared values. In today’s negatively-charged political environment, voters are tired of nastiness and petty character assassinations too prevalent in our seemingly endless campaign seasons.”

“So today, I am calling for the resignation of our party leadership. As the Morris County Republican Party will meet to select officials to serve in positions left vacant in this past election, the time is right and the need to replace misguided and ineffective leadership is even more necessary. It is time to rebuild our caucus from the ground up, lest we continue to lose positions on the national and local stage,” continued Mastrangelo.

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