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Trinity Rehab celebrates Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening Celebration

Frank L. Cahill
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Trinity Rehab celebrates Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening Celebration

PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, October 9, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano cut the ribbon during the grand opening celebration of Trinity Rehab, located at 131 New Road.

Joining Mayor Soriano were Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso, Tonya Gavrielides, Director of Operations Trinity Rehab, Keith Scott, Northern Regional Director Trinity Rehab, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Committee Chairperson Barbara Freda.

Vice Chairman Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board presented Keith Scott with a plaque welcoming Trinity Rehab to Parsippany
Keith Scott, Tonya Gavrielides and Vienna Mouzon during the Grand Opening Celebration of Trinity Rehab

Trinity Rehab Northern Regional Director, Keith Scott, MPT, OCS, the on-site team providedvaluable prevention tips and rehabilitation treatment options, including one of the greatest safety risks when winter weather looms ~ slips, trips and falls. Attendees of the open house had an opportunity to tour the facility, meet the center staff, test the state-of-the-art AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill® and schedule a one-on-one wellness consultation. Guests enjoyed light refreshments.

Trinity Rehab not only treats injuries but strongly believes in prevention through education. It is inherent in the Trinity Rehab Three T – Technology, Teamwork and Tailor-Fit – Approach taken with all patients but equally for the community as a whole. Programs are designed to discuss the broad nature of physical therapy in a way that addresses that every ‘body’ is unique and each person has a different cause for their symptoms even if the diagnosis is the same. “I have always been committed to providing the highest level of care by custom-designing patient programs that meet one’s specific needs and goals,” says Scott, MPT, OCS. He goes on to say, “This open house is a great way to introduce area residents to the Trinity Rehab culture and our pledge of excellence as well as become integral members of the community working together to make a difference.”

Founded in 2001, Trinity Rehab is an all-inclusive physical therapy and rehabilitation center that treats patients of all ages, walks of life and fitness levels for back and neck pain, orthopedic injuries, post-operative rehab, sports related injuries, auto or work accidents, hand therapy and other common or rare conditions. State-of-the-art technology, including the highly effective, non-invasive EPAT® treatment, video monitoring and AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill®, is complemented by its teamwork approach and tailor fit treatment plans unique to each patient’s needs. Trinity Rehab is located at 131 New Road in Parsippany, New Jersey with flexible appointment scheduling Monday through Friday. Trinity Rehab has a growing list of convenient locations throughout New Jersey and participates with Medicare and most commercial insurances. For more information click here or call (800) 518-0977.

Equipment at Trinity Rehab
Equipment at Trinity Rehab
Equipment at Trinity Rehab

Car fire at Green Hill Plaza

Frank L. Cahill
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Car fire at Green Hill Plaza

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Dean Spadavecchia responded to the parking lot of the Green Hill Plaza on a report of an active vehicle fire at 5:41 p.m. on October 3.

Upon arrival the officer observed a white sedan with flames emanating from the hood.

The vehicle, a 2006 Ford Model 500, owned by John J. Desalvo, Riverdale.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers Appel and Krol also arrived on the scene and began to locate the owner of the vehicle. Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6 extinguished the flames.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6 extinguished the flames.

Desalvo said “he was driving to work when the check engine light appeared. I pulled over into the Green Hills Shopping Center to investigate the issue. He opened the hood and observed flames in the engine compartment and immediately asked bystanders to call 911.”

According to the officers, DeSalvo’s cell phone and various clothing and vehicle documents were destroyed in the fire.

Powder Mill Towing removed the vehicle from the scene.

Firemen from Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6 extinguishing the flames.

Letter to the editor: Darling Condemns Online Bullying

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Dear Editor:

Yesterday, I attended a press conference where an app was introduced in furtherance of our RSVP-3 Program designed to keep students safe by monitoring “red-flags” through an anonymous reporting system. The purpose of this program is to prevent problems from starting in the first place, and one of the reasons students act out against other students in instances of school violence is bullying.

The internet has made bullying a commonplace occurrence, as it allows individuals to hide behind a computer screen, and often a fake persona, from which they can comfortably attack another without fear of retaliation.

They subjects of bullying suffer greatly, both at the time the bullying occurs and for the rest of their lives from the emotional scars it leaves behind.

Right here in Morris County we have had people take their own lives because of the cowardly torment of bullies.

In Chatham, less than a month ago, the Out of the Darkness Walk took place to raise awareness about suicide and help prevent the suffering that leads to this end. We have all heard stories of the impact of bullying and torment on individuals throughout the county, including elected officials who have had the courage to come forward and speak about racist attacks or harassment because of their sexual orientation that nearly caused them to take their own lives. No one should ever find themselves contemplating suicide as the result of the prejudice, jealousy or hatred that is manifested in torment by others.

I am absolutely disgusted by something I saw on social media today, directed toward one of our citizens, that is completely contrary to our efforts in Morris County to prevent bullying and the harm it causes. In Morris County, we have people who are of different genders, religious beliefs, sexual orientations and ethnicities.

I denounce online bullying and intimidation by anyone and believe that it should be accepted by no one. We all coexist here and there is absolutely no room in our community for intolerance toward others and the clearly documented damage it does to the targets of these cowards. Morris County does and always will promote a stigma-free environment, embracing diversity within our community and denouncing hate in all of its forms. There is absolutely no place in Morris County for bullying of any kind.

Heather Darling

LANJ Senior Program Manager to be Honored at Dining in the Dark

Frank L. Cahill
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LANJ Senior Program Manager to be Honored at Dining in the Dark

MORRIS COUNTY — Linda Groszew took a circuitous career path to becoming senior program manager and volunteer coordinator at Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey.

A certified dental assistant and part-time piano teacher after high school, Groszew decided in her early 20s to pursue a degree in music education. She married while attending William Paterson University, and just as she completed her degree, Groszew gave birth to a son. Four years later, in 1988, quadruplets arrived.

“They kept me busy!” said Groszew, who will be honored for 15 years of service at VLANJ’s Dining in the Dark on October 24 during Blindness Awareness Month.

While her children were young, Groszew owned and ran an independent grocery store with her husband. The couple sold the store 7½ years later, and Groszew began looking for a new opportunity. Through family friends, she learned about New Jersey Foundation for the Blind (VLANJ’s former name). In 2004, the nonprofit hired Groszew as a receptionist, and promoted her to assistant program director within a few months.

Groszew underwent intense training as part of VLANJ’s transformation to becoming the only comprehensive vision rehabilitation program for adults in New Jersey. “I was fascinated by spatial reasoning and mobility, and I found that I really loved this field,” she said. “We created some phenomenal programs.”

Groszew feels especially strong about VLANJ’s wellness programs, which enhance participants’ ability to adapt to their new circumstances. “Our wellness programs are so important for building overall well-being,” she said. “Well-being can open you up to everything you need to learn; it goes hand-in-hand with skill-building.”

For example, participants in djembe drumming have to listen intently to follow sound patterns. Not only is the experience relaxing and social, but it helps them develop listening skills that are key to spatial mapping, she said.

When asked about her favorite memories, the Denville resident said all of them are tied to the people she’s met at VLANJ. “They’ve inspired and taught me so much,” she said. Over the years, Groszew has used her musical talent at VLANJ, teaching one-on-one piano lessons and running a choir.

“Linda is the heart of this organization, and has empathy and respect for everyone who walks through the door,” VLANJ Executive Director Kris Marino said. “We’re proud to honor her for 15 years of devoted service.”

Groszew said she is honored to receive VLANJ’s Service Award at Dining in the Dark. Tony Groszew, her husband of  38 years, and some of her children will attend. The mother of five has four grandchildren and a fifth on the way.

Dining in the Dark guests will enjoy a three-course gourmet meal with all their senses — except sight. They’ll wear black eye shades to briefly experience what it’s like for people who are blind or have low vision. The event at The Meadow Wood in Randolph is VLANJ’s major fundraiser of the year.

Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. and include a cocktail hour, art auction, silent auction and live music. A wine pull has been added this year: guests can pull a cork for $20 and will go home with the bottle that matches the number on their cork.Vision Loss Alliance participants will serve as ambassadors, guiding diners.

Dining in the Dark tickets are $125.00 per person, and tables can be reserved for ten guests for $1,000. Click here. Sponsorship opportunities are still available by contacting Director of Development Jennifer Singer at jsinger@vlanj.org or (973) 627-0055 ext. 1323.

Another way to support VLANJ it to purchase bottles of wine for the wine pull. Cambridge Wines in Morristown is donating 15 percent of every purchase, click here for information. Select “store pickup” and VLANJ will collect the donated wines.

Morris County Sheriff’s Releases Mobile App: RSVP-3

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Sheriff’s Releases Mobile App: RSVP-3

MORRIS COUNTY — In advance of National School Safety Week, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and the Morris County Police Chiefs Association on October 10 unveiled a mobile app called RSVP-3 Morris County through which students can anonymously report threats to school safety and behavior that could disrupt classroom security.

The free RSVP-3 app – which stands for Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, Protection – is one component of a multi-faceted RSVP-3 program that Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon immediately began developing with the Morris County Chiefs of Police Association in response to the February 14, 2018, school shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 people and wounded 17 others.

The creation and activation of the app was announced at a press conference hosted Thursday by Sheriff Gannon, and attended by Morris County Police Chiefs, School Superintendents, Morris County Freeholders, Morris County First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Zelante, and other stakeholders.

The app can be downloaded as follows:

              • Go to the Google Play Store or Apple iTunes Store on your mobile device.
              • Search for RSVP-3 Morris County, NJ.
              • Click Install.
              • Open the application.
              • Enter a unique 4-digit passcode that you will remember and use as a log-in.

                Once the user has entered the passcode, do the following:

          • Select your location
          • Select the Town
          • Select the Affected School
          • To then report an incident or threat:
          • Select the action/tip you would like to report. There is a list.
          • You can add screenshots and attach documents.
          • Fill out tip report with all available information.
          • Click submit. Tips to the app are monitored in real time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by law enforcement professionals working cooperatively with school officials.

          The app was developed by Anderson Software’s P3 Campus, a tip reporting solution designed for the educational community. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office received $16,500 in start-up funding for the RSVP-3 application from the Sheriff’s Office CrimeStoppers program. Unlike CrimeStoppers, there are no rewards attached to making tips through RSVP-3.

          “The app is a practical tool to help prevent school violence and allow for the sharing of critical information between police, school leaders and mental health providers,” Sheriff Gannon said.

          So far, two public school districts in Morris County have committed to forming teams that will help law enforcement agencies investigate the tips. The app is available for anyone – students, parents, teachers and staff – to report a tip about school safety or a troubling school environment. All 36 municipal police departments in Morris County have signed on to the program.

          Ciro Chimento, Butler Police Chief and President of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association

          “Sheriff Gannon and the Chief’s Association have again successfully collaborated on the RSVP-3 program in congruence with the recommendation of the United States Secret Service “Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted Violence.” In particular, this app addresses step 3 of their 8-step platform, which recommends the creation of a central reporting mechanism,” said Butler Police Chief Ciro Chimento, president of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association.

          Morris County Deputy Freeholder Director Heather Darling expressed support for the entire RSVP-3 program.

          Darling said “As a freeholder who is committed to keeping Morris County as safe and appealing as possible, support a proactive measure like this app.”

          “We want to be ahead of any violence and we want to reach the person who is making threats, or behaving erratically, or whose grades are plummeting, and get them the help they may need,” said Freeholder Darling.

          Morris County Deputy Freeholder Director Heather Darling

          The app is one element in the overall RSVP-3 initiative that brings together police, educators and mental health professionals in a multidisciplinary approach to stopping violence before it erupts in the classroom.

          The Morris County Board of Freeholders and the federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) have each contributed funds used to pay for behavioral threat assessment curriculum and the costs of training school leaders and mental health professionals who work with schools.

          Morris County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Ashley Craig

          The curriculum, authored by Sigma Threat Management Associates, guides school leaders, mental health experts and police on how to evaluate and respond to threats to school safety in a scientifically reliable manner.

          “We are training people to distinguish between the child who shouts in a moment of anger that he will kill someone and the student whose grades are dropping, who is socially isolating himself or making disturbing comments. We need to be ‘left of bang.’ We want to reach that student – before the bell rings – and get him or her the professional help they may need,” Sheriff Gannon said.

          An author of the curriculum, Dr. Marisa Randazzo, in November 2018 trained 75 Morris County police, school and mental health professionals on how to develop assessment and evaluation tools.

          Dr. Randazzo is CEO of SIGMA and an international expert on threat assessment, targeted violence and violence prevention. She served for 10 years with the U.S. Secret Service and most recently was its Chief Research Psychologist.

          In May 2019, Dr. Randazzo and Dr. Melissa Reeves, the past president of the National Association of School Psychologists and former Chairman of the NASP National School Safety and Crisis Response Committee, trained another 40 teachers and school staff in May 2019 on how to scientifically assess troubling behavior to determine whether school safety is at risk.

          Additional training of educators and police on behavioral threat assessment is planned in Morris County this November.

          Former Denville Police Chief Christopher Wagner, now the Director of Public Affairs for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, spoke at the event. Chief Wagner and Steve Forte, Denville’s Superintendent of Schools, said they are longtime proponents of the overall RSVP-3 program.

          “I don’t want to send a kid to school with a cell phone because they need to get hold of their mother because there’s been a violent encounter at school,” Chief Wagner said. “I don’t ever want a kid to have to send a note to their parents that ‘I’m scared because there’s a bad person in our school.’”

          State Assemblyman Anthony Bucco, also present at the event, noted that he continues to push in the New Jersey Legislature for support for A-5242, a bill that would fund a pilot RSVP-3 program specifically in the counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic and Union and the first class cities of Newark and Jersey City – all part of the UASI zone.

          Assemblyman Bucco said: “This is about our children. This is about our future. This is about the safety of our schools.”

Accreditation Assessment Team will examine Sheriff’s policies and procedures

Frank L. Cahill
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Accreditation Assessment Team will examine Sheriff’s policies and procedures

MORRIS COUNTY — “A site-based assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®), will examine all aspects of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, starting on Monday, October 21,” stated Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon.

Verification by the team that the Morris County Sheriff’s Office meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation — a highly prized recognition of public safety professional excellence, Sheriff Gannon said.

As part of the assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Tuesday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. The session will be conducted in the Freeholders Public Meeting Room located on the Fifth Floor of the County of Morris Administration & Records Building, 10 Court Street, Morristown.

If for any reason an individual cannot speak at the public information session but would still like to provide comments to the assessment team, he/she may do so by telephone. The public may call (973) 285-6053 on Tuesday, October 22 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon.

Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to ten minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA Standards. A copy of the standards is available at the main Sheriff’s Office located in the Morris County Courthouse, 56 Washington Street, Morristown.

The local contact is Accreditation Manager Detective/Captain Denise Thornton at (973) 285-6675.

Persons wishing to offer written comments about the Morris County Sheriff’s Office’s ability to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA®), 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office has to comply with 361 standards in order to gain accredited status, Sheriff Gannon said.

“The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Law Enforcement first achieved prestigious CALEA Accreditation in 1998 and has continued to maintain excellence and compliance with Accreditation standards that have increased in number over the past two decades.  Accreditation helps to ensure consistency in top-level service and accountability to the public,” Sheriff Gannon said.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office was first accredited in March of 1998 when the agency was found to be in compliance with 337 standards. The agency was re-accredited in 2004, 2007, 2009, 2012 and again in 2016.

Accreditation is for four years, during which the agency must submit annual reports, and participate in annual remote web-based assessments attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. please write the Commission at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155; or call (703) 352-4225 or email calea@calea.org.

Morris County Law Enforcement Announces App for Students to Report Threats to their School

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Law Enforcement Announces App for Students to Report Threats to their School

MORRIS COUNTY — On Thursday, October 10  at the Public Safety Training Academy, Morris County First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas A. Zelante, on behalf of Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, joined Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Butler Police Chief Ciro Chimento, President of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association, and other Morris County law enforcement and school officials to announce the launch of a free mobile app called RSVP-3 Morris County, NJ. Students, school staff and parents can use the free app to anonymously report threats to school safety and behavior that could disrupt classroom security, such as bullying, harassment, substance abuse or potential violence.

RSVP-3 – which stands for Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, Protection – is a component of a multi-faceted program between the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and the Morris County Police Chiefs Association, in response to recent school shootings that that occurred in our country.

The mobile app is live and can be downloaded as follows:

  • Go to the Google Play store or Apple App Store on your mobile device.
  • Search for RSVP-3 Morris County.
  • Once installed, open the application
  • Enter a unique four-digit passcode that you will remember and use as a login.

Tips to the app are monitored by law enforcement professionals working cooperatively with school officials in real-time, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Funding for the app was made possible by the Morris County Sheriff’s Crimestoppers program, and the behavioral threat assessment curriculum on behalf of the Morris County Board of Freeholders and the federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).

“The app is a tool that students, who may not be comfortable reporting disturbing information in person, can reliably inform the police and school personnel to avert a tragedy,” Sheriff Gannon said.

First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas A. Zelante said the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office congratulates Sheriff Gannon, Chief Chimento and Morris County Sheriff’s Crimestoppers Chairman John Sette, and the other law enforcement officials involved in launching this important preventive step. First Assistant Prosecutor Zelante said “This app will save children from injury and the after-effects of injuries.”

Also speaking at the announcement were Assemblyman Anthony Bucco, Morris County Freeholder Deputy Director Heather Darling, Chairman John Sette of the Morris County Sheriff’s Crimestoppers, Sheriff’s Investigator Ashley Craig, Denville Superintendent of Schools Steve Forte, and retired Denville Police Chief Christopher Wagner.

Barbara Freda installed into Kiwanis Club

Frank L. Cahill
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Barbara Freda installed into Kiwanis Club

MORRIS COUNTY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill installed new member Barbara Freda on Thursday, October 3. Freda is a resident of Hanover Township.

Club President Frank Cahill presented Barbara with her membership plaque and official Kiwanis membership pin.

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

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is the largest Kiwanis Club in the State of New Jersey with 77 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.

Heather Darling Poised to make history as Morris County’s First Female Surrogate

Frank L. Cahill
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Heather Darling Poised to make history as Morris County’s First Female Surrogate

MORRIS COUNTY — Republican nominee for Morris County Surrogate, Heather Darling is poised to be Morris County’s first female Surrogate.  Darling, currently serving as Deputy Director of the Morris County Freeholder Board, has long viewed holding public office as a way to inspire civic involvement among young women and girls.

“Growing up, I could not imagine many of the opportunities available to young girls today. If elected to the Surrogates office, I will use my platform to inspire civic involvement among young girls in Morris County.” Stated Darling. “Throughout my time in time in politics, I have seen great strides forward, with young women and girls getting more involved in politics and public life, and I hope to continue the forward momentum by being elected as Morris County’s next Surrogate.”

Darling’s addition to the Morris County Freeholder Board made history as, at the time, Darling became the fourth woman to join the board of seven and, for the first time in history, women held the majority of the seats on the board.

Politics is not the first time in Darling’s life that she has inspired women and girls.  Darling was a competitive athlete long before women’s sports were as popular as they are today.  Darling proudly recounts that women would often come to her with stories of how she motivated them to pursue their own goals or dreams and the sense of pride she experienced as a result inspiring the success of other women.  Darling believes that the efforts of her predecessors, as well as those of she and her peers, are significant contributors to the fact that today women enjoy significant opportunities in professional sports.

If Darling is elected, she will be sworn into office in January of 2020, nearly 100 years after the 19th Amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920, granting women the right to vote.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5.

 

Morris County Clerk’s Office Expands Passport and Visa Photos

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Clerk’s Office Expands Passport and Visa Photos

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Clerk’s Passport Department has expanded its service to provide photos for passports & visas from 50 countries outside of the United States, according to Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi.

“While we only process United States passport applications, we are happy to provide a convenient location to help those in our community who need this service” said County Clerk Grossi. Our system is designed with the software that meets the regulations required by these countries. The cost for the foreign passport and visa photo is $10.00, just like that charged for the United States photos. Click here to see if your country is on the list.

Follow the Morris County Clerk’s Office on Facebook & Instagram for more updates and services offered to our community. The Morris County Clerk’s Office is located in the Administration and Records Building, 10 Court Street, 1st Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960.

More information and hours of operation can be found by clicking here.

Early Morning Accident closes Parsippany Road at East Halsey Road

Frank L. Cahill
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Early Morning Accident closes Parsippany Road at East Halsey Road

PARSIPPANY — An early morning accident closes Parsippany Road at East Halsey Road on Tuesday, October 9.

Update: As of 9:30 a.m. the road  has reopened.

Parsippany Focus will update this article as details become available.

Accident at the corner of East Halsey Road and Parsippany Road

Shake Shack finally opens its doors!

Frank L. Cahill
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Shake Shack finally opens its doors!

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano welcomed the employees and customers of Shake Shack on Monday, October 7, and then cut the ribbon in celebration of their grand opening.

According to the manager, Michael Heisler, this location hired 57 people, with half of those full-time positions.  Shake Shack opened at 70 Waterview Boulevard, in the Waterview Marketplace.

Vishal and Nilima Patel were the first customers to place an order at the new Shake Shake
Joe Iannini, Adam Frankel, Kal Thakore, Brett Byles, Maxine Gimbel and Laura Papili were the first customers waiting on line for the new Shake Shake to open
Vishal and Nilima Patel was waiting in line for the new Shake Shack to open its door on Monday
The employees were eager and waiting to serve the customers of the new Parsippany Shake Shack
All smiles … waiting to serve the customers at the new Parsippany Shake Shack
The employees were all cheers after Mayor Soriano cut the ribbon of the new Shake Shack

Shake Shack is an American fast casual restaurant chain based in New York City. It started out as a hot dog cart inside Madison Square Park in 2001, and its popularity steadily grew. In 2004, it moved to a stand within the park, expanding its menu from New York–style hotdogs to one with hamburgers, hotdogs, fries and its namesake milkshakes.

Since its founding, it has been one of the fastest-growing food chains, eventually becoming a public company filing for an initial public offering of stock in late 2014. The offering priced on January 29, 2015; the initial price of its shares was at $21, immediately rising by 123% to $47 on their first day of trading.

Shake Shack Inc. owns and operates more than 250 locations both domestically and internationally, typically located in stand-alone restaurants and shopping malls.

The new location in Waterview Marketplace features a 3,620 square-foot restaurant an outdoor patio with ample seating for guests.

Stores already open in the new Waterview Marketplace include DSW, HomeSense, The Paper Store, Ultra Beauty and Shake Shack. Orangetheory, MedFirst Primary and Urgent Care, B. Good will be opening soon, along with Whole Foods. Whole Foods is set to open on November 6 and will occupy 47,558 square feet.

 

Trinity Rehab to Host Open House and Ribbon Cutting

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Trinity Rehab to Host Open House and Ribbon Cutting

PARSIPPANY — Trinity Rehab, an all-inclusive physical therapy and rehabilitation center providing comprehensive treatment for patients of all ages, walks of life and fitness levels, will host a complimentary open house and wellness event on Tuesday, October 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at its newly opened facility at 131 New Road, just off Route 46 and easily accessible from Route 280.

The free event is open to the public and will feature an official ribbon-cutting with Mayor Michael A. Soriano and other guests. It will also act as a start to the company’s grand opening “Welcome to Parsippany” community drive, in which Trinity Rehab will provide free screenings throughout October.

Led by Trinity Rehab Northern Regional Director, Keith Scott, MPT, OCS, the on-site team will provide valuable prevention tips and rehabilitation treatment options, including one of the greatest safety risks when winter weather looms ~ slips, trips and falls. Attendees of the open house will have an opportunity to tour the facility, meet the center staff, test the state-of-the-art AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill® and schedule a one-on-one wellness consultation. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and be entered into a raffle for items offered by other local businesses.

Trinity Rehab not only treats injuries but strongly believes in prevention through education. It is inherent in the Trinity Rehab Three T – Technology, Teamwork and Tailor-Fit – Approach taken with all patients but equally for the community as a whole. Programs are designed to discuss the broad nature of physical therapy in a way that addresses that every ‘body’ is unique and each person has a different cause for their symptoms even if the diagnosis is the same. “I have always been committed to providing the highest level of care by custom-designing patient programs that meet one’s specific needs and goals,” says Scott, MPT, OCS. He goes on to say, “This open house is a great way to introduce area residents to the Trinity Rehab culture and our pledge of excellence as well as become integral members of the community working together to make a difference.”

Founded in 2001, Trinity Rehab is an all-inclusive physical therapy and rehabilitation center that treats patients of all ages, walks of life and fitness levels for back and neck pain, orthopedic injuries, post-operative rehab, sports related injuries, auto or work accidents, hand therapy and other common or rare conditions. State-of-the-art technology, including the highly effective, non-invasive EPAT® treatment, video monitoring and AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill®, is complemented by its teamwork approach and tailor fit treatment plans unique to each patient’s needs. Trinity Rehab is located at 131 New Road in Parsippany, New Jersey with flexible appointment scheduling Monday through Friday. Trinity Rehab has a growing list of convenient locations throughout New Jersey and participates with Medicare and most commercial insurances. For more information click here or call (800) 518-0977.

The passing of the Lt. Governor Kiwanis Banner

Frank L. Cahill
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The passing of the Lt. Governor Kiwanis Banner

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany received the Lt. Governor Banner from the Kiwanis Club of Randolph on Thursday, October 3.

Past Lt. Governor District 9 Mary Ann Simonenko “passed the banner” to the new Lt. Governor District 9 Carol Tiesi.  Carol is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.  Kiwanis Club new year starts on October 1.

Joining in the banner transfer was New Jersey District Kiwanis International Treasurer Howard Gordon, Randolph Kiwanis Club President Jon Huston, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank and New Jersey District Kiwanis International Gordon Meth.

The Lieutenant Governor is the leader of the division. The lieutenant governor serves as a leader in the district as well, by expanding Kiwanis’ reach through the opening of new Kiwanis clubs and helping clubs improve the value of the club experience.

New Jersey District 9 includes Kiwanis Clubs in Boonton, The Chathams, Denville, Dover, Greater Parsippany, Montville Township, Morristown, Randolph and Somerset Hills.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is the largest Kiwanis Club in the State of New Jersey with 77 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.

Parsippany Focus Magazine is released

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Parsippany Focus Magazine is released

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano was caught reading the first edition of Parsippany Focus Magazine in his office last week.

Parsippany Focus Magazine was released on October 1, 2019 celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Parsippany Focus.

Copies of the magazine were mailed to 7,000 selected homes within the Township. There are copies also available at Parsippany Community Center, Parsippany Police Station, Parsippany PAL, Lake Hiawatha Library, IHOP, Applebee’s, Staples, Parsippany-Troy Hills Main Public Library, Parsippany Post Office and other locations throughout Parsippany. In addition to the printed version, there is a digital version available by clicking here, or clicking on the image below.

We are always looking for news!  Engagements, Weddings, Birth Announcement, Anniversaries, Celebrations.  Just submit your celebrations to news@parsippanyfocus.com. Remember to include a photo (720 x 480 pixels, high resolution works the best).

If you are interested in advertising in the next issue of Parsippany Focus Magazine, contact Frank Cahill at (862) 295-1300. The deadline for our November issue is October 18. The issue will be in the homes the last week of October.

IBEW steps up for Vets in a very big way

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IBEW steps up for Vets in a very big way

PARSIPPANY — Several months ago, a chance encounter between Project Help’s Executive Director Sandy Mitchell and IBEW Local 102 Treasurer Dave Fiore led to the decision for the union to support the veterans’ charity through their annual IBEW Bike Run and Car Show.

The event, held on the hottest day of the year, took off with a roar of Harley Davidson bikes, ending at IBEW’s Parsippany headquarters.  Not unexpectedly, the heat led to fewer participants than years past, but that didn’t dampen the high spirits of the riders. With fantastic food, awesome tricky tray and silent auction raffles, and rock and roll music playing to keep the crowd moving, the IBEW crew worked through the heat to ensure that everyone had a great time.

At the end of the day, the unofficial tally of funds raised was quietly mentioned to be $30,000.

“I almost fainted when I heard that number,” said Sandy Mitchell, Project Help founder and Executive Director, “but I decided not to believe my ears and waited for the official count from Dave.”

Word recently came down to Mitchell that after some last-minute donations, the total amount raised for Project Help was $33,750, which she called a wonderful surprise. Fiore invited Mitchell to come and receive a check, and they were able to take photos and celebrate.

“I was so moved by this, it nearly brought me to tears, but I managed to hold it together,” said Mitchell, “I proceeded to thank them from the bottom of my heart and filled in some of the background information about how Project Help came to be and what our mission is in the support of our vets.”

This money will allow Project Help to assist more vets than ever before. As a grassroots, all-volunteer charity, every dollar is stretched to aid New Jersey veterans and their families. Mitchell said this donation will go a long way towards their mission, but that they can’t take it for granted.

“We have to continue to work,” she said, “We have to squeeze every dollar we get; we can’t sit back and take it easy.”

For more information about Project Help or to get involved, click here or call Sandy Mitchell at (973) 875-2068.  Volunteers are welcome to register by phone or on the website. Project Help is 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and their families by providing financial support and assistance with finding long-term, stable jobs and housing.

Shake Shack to open on Monday

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Shake Shack to open on Monday

PARSIPPANY — Shake Shack will officially open in the Waterview Marketplace on Monday, October 7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony set for 10:45 a.m.

Shake Shack is an American fast casual restaurant chain based in New York City. It started out as a hot dog cart inside Madison Square Park in 2001, and its popularity steadily grew. In 2004, it moved to a stand within the park, expanding its menu from New York–style hotdogs to one with hamburgers, hotdogs, fries and its namesake milkshakes.

Since its founding, it has been one of the fastest-growing food chains, eventually becoming a public company filing for an initial public offering of stock in late 2014. The offering priced on January 29, 2015; the initial price of its shares was at $21, immediately rising by 123% to $47 on their first day of trading.

Shake Shack Inc. owns and operates more than 250 locations both domestically and internationally, typically located in stand-alone restaurants and shopping malls.

The new location in Waterview Marketplace will feature a 3,620 square-foot restaurant an outdoor patio with ample seating for guests.

Stores already open in the new Waterview Marketplace include DSW, HomeSense, The Paper Store, Ultra Beauty and Shake Shack. Orangetheory, MedFirst Primary and Urgent Care, B. Good will be opening soon, along with Whole Foods. Whole Foods is set to open on November 6 and will occupy 47,558 square feet.

Jets Tackle Bullying program will honor Central Middle School

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Jets Tackle Bullying program will honor Central Middle School

PARSIPPANY — In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, the New York Jets and STOMP Out Bullying, through the Jets Tackle Bullying program presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union will honor Central Middle School, on Tuesday, October 15.

Jets Center Jonotthan Harrison along with STOMP Out Bullying will recognize Central Middle School for their commitment to preventing bullying with a fun and informative presentation.

In August, the Jets along with STOMP Out Bullying and Bethpage Federal Credit Union, hosted the 4th annual Jets Tackle Bullying Educators Symposium at MetLife Stadium. More than 200 educators and coaches from the tri-state area attended the event which featured content on digital wellbeing and anti-hazing.

Attendees then had the opportunity to implement the Jets Upstander of the Week program at their school during the season which highlights an upstander on Twitter each week. Schools that implement the program receive 34 tickets to award to students along with a Jets Upstander of the Week t-shirt.

Central Middle School has been selected for their first three Jets Upstander of the Week posts of the season. Any school who posts an Upstander of the Week for the entire season will be eligible for several additional school recognitions in the spring.

Through the organization’s collaboration with STOMP Out Bullying, the Jets and Bethpage Federal Credit Union have made available a Jets branded STOMP Out Bullying Educator’s Prevention Toolkit at no cost to schools in the tri-state area, conducted their annual Jets Tackle Bullying Symposium, created awareness through a robust PSA campaign and annually host an anti-bullying awareness day at MetLife Stadium on game day. With the assistance of Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the Jets will expand the program throughout Long Island this school year.

To join the Jets Tackle Bullying Program please register for a toolkit click here.

Building a Community of Upstanders to Stop Bullying

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Building a Community of Upstanders to Stop Bullying

PARSIPPANY — Bullying continues to take place, causing lasting scars for some children and teens. During National Bullying Prevention Month, NewBridge Services joins in the call for communities to take steps to stop all forms of bullying.

“No matter where you look, you’ll find incidents of bullying,” said Mary Vineis, director of Community Response and Education at NewBridge Services. “It is imperative to create a school culture that embraces people’s differences, addresses underlying issues that lead to bullying, and creates an expectation that the behavior won’t be accepted.”

NJ School Statistics on Bullying
Bullying in New Jersey’s public schools increased to more than 7,500 incidents during the 2017-2018 school year, and more than half of them took place in middle schools. That’s according to the most recent Student Safety and Discipline in New Jersey Public Schools report and an analysis by the Education Law Center. The ELC analysis found a 17 percent increase in Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) incidents between the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. Surveys have found that one in five students is bullied.

Bullying takes various forms, from physical abuse to verbal attacks and rumor-spreading, but always, the intention is to inflict harm. Children’s expanding access to cell phones, social media websites and software applications has contributed to cyberbullying. (Still, most bullying incidents occur on school grounds, the state report said.)

Bullying doesn’t only harm the victim, but also the perpetrator. Studies also show that children who bully are more likely to have problems holding down a job, struggle in relationships, become dependent on alcohol or drugs, and get in trouble with the law, Vineis said.

Learning to Resolve Conflicts
Of the 18,741 HIB investigations conducted in schools in the 2017-2018 school year, about 40 percent were deemed to be bullying incidents, the state report showed. “Often, what appears to be bullying is actually kids trying to solve conflicts without having the skills to do it,’’ Vineis said. “Adults need to teach kids tools to effectively resolve conflict.”

NewBridge offers in-school trainings that teach children ways to handle bullying and deal with conflict, and educators ways to create a safe environment. Students learn coping skills and approaches to building self-image so they are less susceptible to other people’s opinions. Children learn to react non-emotionally to hurtful words and to take power away from a student who is bullying by not engaging him. NewBridge also offers programs for parents, to let them know what the latest threats are and how best to cope with them.

What Students, Schools and Parents Can Do
Classmates can help defuse bullying by simply speaking up. A 2012 study found that when bystanders intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds in more than half of incidents. “When bystanders say or do nothing, the kid who is doing the bullying may interpret that as them endorsing the behavior,” Vineis said.

One of the most important approaches for schools is to implement rules that delineate acts of bullying and the consequences of those acts.

At home, parents can seize on teachable moments, she said. If their child talks unkindly about another child, “call him on it. Ask him how he would feel if someone were saying something like that about him,’’ Vineis said. Doing so “provides an opportunity for him to have empathy.’’

Warning Signs
Here are warning signs from StopBullying.gov that indicate a child is being bullied, and others that a child may be doing the bullying:

Being bullied:
Unexplainable injuries
Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry
Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness
Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating
Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school
Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations
Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem
Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide

Bullying:
Gets into physical or verbal fights
Has friends who bully others
Shows increasingly aggressiveness
Gets sent to the principal’s office or to detention frequently
Has unexplained extra money or new belongings
Blames others for their problems
Doesn’t accept responsibility for their actions
Worries about their reputation or popularity

Here’s how children can help themselves
Treat everyone with respect. Stop yourself from saying or doing something that could hurt someone. And if you think you’ve ever bullied someone, say you’re sorry.
If you’re being bullied, look at the person who’s doing it and tell him or her to stop in a calm, clear voice. If you can’t, walk away. Talk to a trusted adult, who can help you make a plan to stop the bullying. Staying near adults and other kids can help you avoid bullying situations.
Stay safe online. Think about what you post, knowing someone could forward it. Don’t share anything that could hurt or embarrass someone. Don’t share passwords with friends or other classmates (but do share with your parents!) Check your security settings to ensure only the people you want to see your posts see them. If you get a message or see a post that alarms you, talk to a trusted adult.
Stand up for other kids. If you see bullying, let an adult know. Reach out to the person who was bullied so they know they are not alone.

For more information about in-school program provided by NewBridge, contact Vineis at (973) 686-2228 or click here.

Transportation Workers Endorse Cara Parmigiani for Morris Freeholder

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Transportation Workers Endorse Cara Parmigiani for Morris Freeholder

MORRIS COUNTY — Cara Parmigiani, the Democratic challenger for Morris County Freeholder, has earned the endorsement of the Transportation Workers Union of America, Local 100, which represents public transportation employees in the New York City metropolitan area.

“Public transportation is a critical cog in Morris County’s economic machine that allows our residents to commute to their jobs and support their families. We need to improve and expand our public transportation options to improve the quality of life of our commuting residents and staunch the exodus of younger generations out of Morris County because they cannot commute easily to their jobs,” Parmigiani said.

“Additionally, public transportation provides good jobs, and I am proud to have the support of the TWU, which ensures the integrity of these professions,” Parmigiani said. “The TWU makes sure our public transportation workers are properly trained, are protected in their workplace and receive fair compensation and retirement security. We must always be diligent in recognizing the role organized labor plays in sustaining our middle class and protect their rights to collective bargaining,” Parmigiani said.

The Transportation Workers Union of America represents employees working in bus and subway lines, as well as several airlines, nationwide. TWU Local 100 represents 41,000 public transportation employees in the New York City metropolitan area who operate and maintain subway trains and tracks, staff token booths, clean platforms and cars and repair mechanical equipment, such as elevators and escalators; drive and maintain public buses; and perform similar work with many private commuter transportation firms and school bus companies. Local 100 also represents 26,000 retired transportation workers.

Cara has appeared as an attorney in fifteen New Jersey counties in most divisions of the Superior Court. She has also appeared before various planning boards, zoning boards and municipal courts. Cara provided guidance for a Municipal Master Plan re-evaluation and served on her local Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Cara represents patients in psychiatric facilities across the state. Cara is a graduate of Rutgers University and Seton Hall Law School. She lives with her wife and daughter in Morris Plains.

For more information click here.

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