Ravi Chhabra, Secretary, Parsippany Rotary; Santosh Peddi, Director, Parsippany Rotary at Mrs. O’Conner's Third Grade Class at Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
PARSIPPANY — October being Dictionary month, Rotary Club Parsippany distributed Dictionary to all of the Parsippany Schools 3rd Grade students.
Students were very happy and showed lot of enthusiasm, Lake Hiawatha Elementary 3rd Grade students gave handwritten thank you notes in appreciation to Rotary Club.
Rotary Club Parsippany would also like to extend its thanks to all Parsippany School District Management and Teachers for giving valuable time during school time, so that Rotarians could handover dictionary to each student.
MORRIS COUNTY — On October 21, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, under the direction of Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, provided an “Opiates 101” presentation at Picatinny Arsenal in recognition of the National Red Ribbon Campaign and Army Substance Abuse Program (A.S.A.P.). CAP Seabury was joined by Christopher Moore, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Manager and Andrea Pastuck, Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center.
The presentation was held in observation of Red Ribbon Week, designated to take place October 23-31. In 1990, the Department of Defense joined a national effort to encourage service members to keep communities drug-free and to recognize outstanding outreach programs.
The “Opiates 101” presentation provided the audience with information concerning the heroin and opioid epidemic affecting New Jersey residents, as well as what measures members of law enforcement are taking to fight this scourge. CAP Seabury discussed the Overdose Prevention Act and Drug Court program, criminal justice measures to treat and not just incarcerated individuals suffering from substance abuse disorders; New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP) database; and the New Jersey State Police Regional Operations Intelligence Center Drug Monitoring Initiative, utilizing real-time intelligence.
CAP Seabury noted that since 2014, at least 342 people in Morris County have lost their lives to heroin or prescription overdoses. CAP Seabury enforced that community education is a crucial component to combatting the crisis.
“This disease does not discriminate, it affects people of all different backgrounds,” said CAP Seabury. “We know from this particular community problem that our traditional methodology of arrest and prosecute are not conducive to help individuals suffering from addiction. Instead, substance abuse-affected offenders need treatment to break the cycle of addiction.”
Prosecutor Knapp said, “The heroin and opioid epidemic continues to be a scourge on the citizens of New Jersey. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will continue to combat this epidemic through our various initiatives and our strong focus on educating the public.”
PARSIPPANY — Lionel Zachary Chambers, 23, a 2014 Parsippany High School Graduate traveled more than 7,000 miles across America to surprise his college friends.
Lionel Chambers travels around the world to meet up with his college roommates
At Parsippany High School, Chambers was an all conference/all county player in both basketball and track and field. He was captain of both teams in his junior and senior years.
Chambers at Cornell University – Track and Field
Chambers said “I was lucky enough to run track at Cornell and be a Division I athlete after my success in high school.”
After high school Lionel attended Cornell University graduating in 2018. Chambers, remains living in Parsippany after college, says the hardest thing about graduating from Cornell University is missing his friends.
He drove from New Jersey to Upstate New York before flying to Minnesota, Oregon and California from April to June.
After one successful trip to visit a friend who was having a hard time, Chambers decided to surprise the rest of the group.
But his five classmates were scattered across America.
The crew
Oseoba Airwele lives in Ithaca, New York; Michael and James Smith were in Wayzata, Minnesota; Eason Recto lives in Portland, Oregon and Myles Lazarou lives in Los Angeles.
After speaking to their parents and friends to find out when they were available for a surprise visit, Chambers visited one friend each weekend.
The group became close when they joined the track and field team at the Ivy League college, before living together in their junior and senior years.
He went from seeing them every day at college and then he started a full time job and it was hard to see them because of the distance.
Lionel said “I was extremely pleased with their reactions and how it all went and my college friends were thrilled to see me.”
“When you put time and money into something, I couldn’t be happier that I was able to pull it off,” he said.
After arriving in each destination Chambers would meet with his friend’s family before surprising them. Myles Lazarou can only repeat ‘woah’ when he sees Chambers at his house.
“Is that Lionel? Dude, how? I’m so confused right now is all he manages to say as he tries to process his shock.”
Lionel with Michael and James-Smith in Wayzata, Minnesota
James Smith, in Minnesota, is cooking with his parents when Chambers suddenly appears in the kitchen.
Looking up from the frying pan he says “I hate you. What, no, I hate you, leave me alone’ as he laughs and processes what has just happened.”
Airwele is enjoying a walk along a snow-lined path in New York when Chambers taps him on the back.
He grins as he takes his earphones out to greet his friend with ‘you lie’, seeming to indicate Chambers might have told him he was elsewhere that weekend.
Lionel Chambers with Eason Recto in Portland, Oregon
Recto, in Portland, is in line for the opening of a doughnut shop when Chambers approaches him.
“What the freakin’ way. No way. I am so excited,’ said Recto.
While waiting for Michael Smith, James’s brother, to get back from his run Chambers walks outside to meet him before they pull each other in for a hug.
“Being with the people you care about the most. I just feel like the whole weekend there was just a smile on my face,” said Chambers.
“I feel like that’s because when I’m around all these people I am the best version of myself.”
Later, describing his friends’ reactions, Chambers says they felt ‘between really confused and happy’ which was to be expected.
“Their reactions were what I expected of them to be because of how crazy is it for your friend to fly across the country and then randomly show up in your own house – I would be confused, too,” continued Chambers.
“I don’t think that I have ever received so much positive feedback from something I’ve made – I got DMs, texts, calls, and comments off people telling me that they were crying or tearing up watching the video, which I was really surprised by.”
“People told me how much seeing the video made them smile and appreciate their own friendships, which is unreal to me”
“So Myles, Easten, Oseoba, Michael and James, no matter how many miles separate us, no matter how many days go by that we don’t see one
another. No matter what anyone says, I want to let you know that your friendship means the world to me. I appreciate all of you guys and I love you guys because at the end of the day, after all of these trips, I realized I just wasn’t missing my friends, but I was missing my second family. Until next time boys,” Lionel ended the video.
Chambers graduated Cornell with a BS – Information Science with a minor in Communications. He currently is employed at KPMG LLP as a Digital Technology Producer.
PARSIPPANY — 2019 marks the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany fifth year participating in “CLICK for Babies: Period of PURPLE Crying Caps campaign” lead by Karen DeChristopher, Director and Co-Chair Dr. Julie Scarano-Debrossy and Nicolas Limanov of their “Young Children Priority One (YCPO)” service projects program.
Some of the many volunteers knitting the purple hats: Meg Abrams, Susan Kehr, Vera Borum, Jeanette Walker, Kathy Devonmille, and Theresa StroupNewborn Cayci Fisk was given a purple hat when she was born
Kiwanis members and friends knitted over 520 purple colored hats for infants, which were delivered in October to Prevent Child Abuse NJ, New Brunswick, where they are sent out to be washed, sterilized and prepared in airtight bags then distributed to new parents at participating hospitals across New Jersey during November and December to help educate new parents about both normal infant crying “Period of Purple Crying” and the dangers of shaking the infant “Shaken Baby Syndrome”.
PURPLE stands for an exhausting and frustrating period of increased crying that some infants experience in the first few weeks and months after birth. Although it is hard on babies, it is even harder on parents and caregivers. This crying, which is normal, is so overwhelming to parents and caregivers that sometimes they shake the baby, causing permanent harm.
It is the No. 1 trigger for the shaking and abuse of infants. Shaken baby syndrome has been found to be the most common and most dangerous form of abuse in children under one. Roughly 80% of all infants who are shaken suffer significant brain injuries, and more than 30% die as a result of their injuries. These purple hats can help prevent this, because the campaign aims to raise awareness about normal infant crying and the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma.
DeChristopher explained that, “Increased stress and frustration raises the risk of someone losing control for a split-second and seriously injuring the infant. Parents must be educated on this extremely important issue, as well as the need to have a plan and to share that plan with anyone who may be caring for their infant.”
120 purple colored hats for infants, which were delivered to Prevent Child Abuse NJ by Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Prevent Child Abuse – New Jersey is one in a network of chapters in all 50 states. Prevent Child Abuse-NJ is the only statewide non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in all forms, for all New Jersey children.
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 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 — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano was at the starting line to greet the walkers at Sunday’s “Making Strides Parsippany” event held in the Century Office Campus.
At the time this article was published the Making Strides Parsippany raised $492,283. You can still make a donation by clicking here.
Making Strides Parsippany
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Dark Invader and friends
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Captain Thomas Carney and Mayor Michael Soriano
Mt. Tabor Resident Richard Morgan and Mayor Michael Soriano
Katelyn Tiernan
Survivors Tent
Seton Hall Dancers
Shawn and Cindy Stavrou
Dr. Denis Mulroony and his daughter Sydney
Parsippany High Cheerleaders
PHHS Cheerleaders
Making Strides of Parsippany
The finish line
Parsippany Hills Cheerleaders during a routine
Parsippany Hills Cheerleaders
Katelyn Tiernan, Mayor Michael Soriano and Freeholder Heather Darling
Charlie Gibbs, Justin Givner, Jackson Murphy, Ryan DeKuyper and Carter Pierson
Mayor Michael Soriano, Lydia Wiley, Derick Singley, Sakinah Muhammad, Mike Jones, Katelyn Tiernan and Freeholder Heather Darlng
And the race begins
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events raise awareness and money to save lives from breast cancer. The money you raise and the donations made are helping the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research, 24/7 information and support, prevention and early detection initiatives, and so much more.
Top companies were Atlantic Health System raising $31,200; Toyota Motor North America raising $19,199; GAF raising $15,779; Immunomedics, Inc raising $13,659 Wyndham Hotels and Resorts raising $12,557 and T-Mobile raising $9,636.
Top teams were Rising to the Challenge $18,337; Hakuna Ma-Tatas = No $16,201; GAF $15,779; The Pink Striders $15,596 and Team Tilcon $14,513.
Top participants were Joan Van Soest raising $18,337; Sylvia Samaniego raising $15,108; Frank Saliter raising $9,659 and Mary Rehus raising $9,155.
Apart from skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer type in women. In fact, in 2019, 271,270 new cases if invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed. 62,930 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed in women (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer).
Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer: The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass, but other symptoms are also possible. It’s important to have any breast change checked by a healthcare provider.
For more information about American Cancer Society and all of its programs, click here.
PARSIPPANY — Sonali B. Limbachia was one of the 110 students in Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences received their white coats at a ceremony on Saturday, September 28. The white coat ceremony is an annual rite of passage for students in their first professional year (third year) of USciences’ six-year pharmacy program and symbolizes their dedication to the profession of pharmacy and to the care of others.
Limbachia is a 2017 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.
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 by clicking here.
Blue Foundry Bank employee Justin Puchalski and Leigh DelPorto,
Business Development Coordinator
PARSIPPANY — In an ongoing member benefit, Blue Foundry Bank and Puroclean displayed their products at Staples Parsippany during the “Staples Small Business Showcase” on Wednesday, October 23.
Blue Foundry™ is a bank where businesses are shaped, plans are formed, ideas are refined, solutions are built and stuff gets done. Rutherford-based Boiling Springs Savings Bank, founded in 1939, is now known as Blue Foundry Bank.
Blue Foundry Bank is located at 66 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha. For more information call Branch Manager Silvia Cooper at (973) 257-8882.
Blue Foudry Bank is a member of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Puroclean
PuroClean, a leader in property emergency services, helps families and businesses overcome the devastating setbacks caused by water, fire, mold and other conditions resulting in property damage.
Each of our independently owned franchises pledges to do whatever it takes to respond, restore and rescue properties in all of the communities we serve.
PuroClean is located at 3633B Hill Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054. For more information call Nelson Rivera at (862) 371-7713.
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.
Front: Daniel Gardner of Parsippany; Matt Delavan of Madison; Nick Meurer of Sussex; Back: Carlos Angel of Byram Township; Madisyn Mugavero of Mount Olive, guest artist and graduate from Salve Regina, RI; Marc Chisholm of Dover. Photo Credit: Colleen McArdle
MORRIS COUNTY — The Department of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technology at County College of Morris presents the Fall musical, “Bright Star,” inspired by a true story of the “Iron Mountain Baby,” that features the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.
Directed by Professor Marielaine Mammon, the show runs at the Dragonetti Auditorium from Wednesday, October 30, through Saturday, November 2, 7:30 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m. General admission seating is $15.00, while tickets for CCM students, alumni, children under 12 and seniors 62 and over are $10.00. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
“Bright Star” tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the 1920s and ’40s. The story is a delightful and uplifting tale of a young woman’s triumph over heartache and secrets.
CCM is located at 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ. Patrons are asked to park in Lot 6.
Det/Supv. Patrick LaGuerre, Parsippany Hills High School Teacher Mark Smith, Parsippany Hills High School Resource Officer Gloria Ortiz, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, and Detective Spence Osaigbovo
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Supervisors Patrick LaGuerre and Spence Osaigbovo joined Parsippany School Resource Officer Detective Gloria Ortiz and Parsippany Hills High School officials to host the “Safe Stop” educational program. This two-day program was provided for students at all grade levels at the School concerning contact with law enforcement officers.
“Safe Stop” is a program sponsored by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), which aims to ensure that every traffic stop in New Jersey ends safely for all involved parties. The presentation educated the students on what to do and what not to do during a traffic stop. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has partnered with NOBLE presenting programs and working with the community to develop strong relationships with local law enforcement.
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp attended the presentation and stated: “The value of providing our local youth with the Safe Stop program cannot be undervalued. This program provides the Morris County community with the information they need to ensure encounters with local law enforcement are safe for all parties involved. We will continue to hold community outreach programs to ensure members of the public are provided with the necessary information when dealing with police officers.”
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill welcomes new member Sam Yodice
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill welcomes new member Sam Yodice on Thursday, October 24. Sam is Executive Director at Parsippany PAL.
Club President Frank Cahill presented Sam with his membership plaque and official Kiwanis membership pin.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany places a pin on new member Sam Yodice
Cahill said “We welcome Sam 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 raises funds and donates to the Parsippany Food Pantry, Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, Parsippany PAL Youth Center, Parsippany High School Scholarship Program, Parsippany Hills High School Scholarship Program, Parsippany Child Day Center, Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey, Camp Nejeda, NJ Sharing Network, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Parsippany, Parsippany Project Graduation, Jersey Battered Women’s Services, Family Promise of Morris County, Parsippany Little League West, Parsippany Little League East to name a few.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is the one of largest Kiwanis Club in the State of New Jersey with 68 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 — Boys and girls from Eastlake and Lake Parsippany schools are invited for BB Target Practice with Cub Scout Pack 14 on Wednesday, October 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Christopher’s Church, 1050 Littleton Road.
Instruction will be given in marksmanship and safety.
Pack 14 is year-round fun for Cub Scouts and their families. Pack 14 has separate dens for boys and girls but everyone has the same Cub Scout fun.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano cuts the ribbon celebrating the grand opening of Every Dollar Store
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of Every Dollar Store, located in the Troy Shopping Center at 480 North Beverwyck Road. Every Dollar Store will occupy 2,800 square foot and has everything from birthday cards, balloons, decorations, housewares, halloween goodies, holiday goodies and everything in between.
Robert Peluso, Chairman Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee welcomes the owners of Every Dollar Store to Parsippany, and presents a plaque welcoming the new store to our community.Every Dollar Store is completely stocked for your everyday needs.Every Dollar Store is completely stocked for your everyday needs.Every Dollar Store is located at 480 North Beverwyck Road in the Troy Shopping Center.Every Dollar Store is completely stocked for your everyday needs.
Every Dollar Store is a member of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Morris County Freeholder Kathryn A. DeFillippo cuts the ribbon celebrating Homeless Solutions newest affordable housing project
MORRIS COUNTY — Homeless Solutions (HSI) grabbed their giant scissors and proudly cut the ribbon for their newest affordable housing project. HSI joined their supporters, as well as federal, state, and local officials to celebrate their new eight-unit property located on Martin Luther King Avenue in Morristown, on Friday, October 25.
It’s official. The ribbon was cut at Homeless Solutions newest eight-unit property located on Martin Luther King AvenueHomeless Solutions celebrate their new eight-unit property located on Martin Luther King AvenueThe large spacious units with many closets throughoutBeautiful handicapped accessible bathroomsLarge modern kitchens
“HSI is a leader in affordable housing. The impact on and contributions made to the community are clearly evidenced by its recent projects. Within the last two years, we’ve opened 12 new affordable apartments,” HSI Housing Development Committee Chair Buddy Scott proudly shared.
This project was ideal for HSI. The location is close to amenities including parks, public transit lines, and downtown businesses. And, it provided an opportunity to turn an old, dilapidated building into attractive, affordable apartments, improving the neighborhood.
HSI saw some firsts with this project. It was their first property to offer 4-bedroom apartments. HSI is pleased to be able to provide an option for larger families. It was also their first property built on land shared by two towns – Morristown and Morris Township.
This presented some challenges, but HSI was pleased to have the support from both towns. “I am glad the two municipalities could work together to bring this fantastic project to fruition. HSI is an invaluable resource for many towns and we are grateful for their presence in Morris Township,” Township of Morris Mayor Jeff Grayzel reflected.
Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty concurred and added why HSI is a good partner for the town. “Morristown has a commitment to nonprofits and to preserve and expand a range of housing options for various income levels as part of its larger goal to healthy residential neighborhoods. HSI has shown a proven track record with Morristown in demonstrating project planning, leadership, and completing successful affordable housing projects through a private-public partnership. This fills a critical missing link in the affordable housing community.”
HSI is grateful to community partners, donors, and funders that made this affordable property possible. Not only did they receive grants through the William E. Simon Foundation, TD Foundation, County Home Funds, and Municipal Housing Funds, HSI was awarded the first government housing grant that was offered nationally. The plans for this property were well-aligned with the grant requirements, and HSI was one of only six organizations to receive the National Housing Trust Fund.
HSI looks forward to the next opportunity where they can break out their scissors to provide more homes people can afford.
Dan McGuire Chief Executive Officer Homeless Solutions, Freeholders Kathryn A. DeFillippo and Stephen H. ShawDan McGuire Chief Executive Officer Homeless Solutions
HSI is a private, nonprofit organization with 36 years of experience meeting the needs of those affected by homelessness in Morris County. With a philosophy of, “A Hand Up, Not a Handout,” HSI’s mission is to offer shelter, services, and supportive housing to homeless and low-income people. There are four Shelter Programs and a Transitional Housing Program to help guests develop the skills to successfully return to independent living. HSI also operates the Mt. Kemble Home for senior women of limited means, and develops and manages affordable housing throughout Morris County. For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany IHOP hosted its annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 25.
Children arrived in different creative costumes and enjoyed walking around to all the decorated cars and collecting candy. The best decorated car won $100.00; Kids also were able to eat free during the event.
The Crunch Fitness crew was dancing to the 70’s and 80’sPeople of all ages dressed up for IHOP’s Trunk or TreatGuess who we found at IHOP’s Trunk or Treat?Three year old Fabian TorresPearl E. Gates
We all have important decisions to make on Election Day, and my choice is Cori Herbig for Parsippany Town Council. Cori is always there, observing Council meetings, speaking up on meaningful issues, and connecting with this community. She understands our town, and will do a fine job representing it.
Cori cares about both the big challenges facing our country, and the ones we face every day right here in town. Her experience as Director of State Government Affairs at Everytown for Gun Safety gives her a grasp of the practical legislative process for achieving common-sense measures that improve all our lives.
Cori has a strong background in the law: a degree from Pace Law School, and a certificate in Environmental Law from there too, as well as a certificate in Criminology from Rutgers University. This shows the commitment and effectiveness she will bring to working for Parsippany’s green space, and working with local law enforcement to keep our streets and schools safe.
Cori has protected animals at the ASPCA, and championed families as a lawyer fighting illegal evictions. No matter who needs help, Cori is pledged to give it, and has shown results. In the same way, if elected she will be a representative for all Parsippany residents.
I’ve lived in Parsippany for 26 years, and I want to entrust it to those who will help it thrive for 50 more. That’s why I’m voting for Cori Herbig, Rob Kaminski, and Judy Hernandez for Town Council on Tuesday, November 5.
Senator Anthony M. Bucco taking the oath of office during a session of the New Jersey Senate on October 24
MORRIS COUNTY — M. Bucco took the oath of office today to become the new Senator for New Jersey’s 25th Legislative District. A lifelong resident of Morris County, Bucco was sworn in during a session of the New Jersey Senate at the State House in Trenton.
Senator Anthony M. Bucco introducing his family as he addresses the Senate chamber after taking the oath of office on October 24, 2019
“It is my absolute honor to be sworn in as Senator for the 25th District. I look forward to continuing my fight for the taxpayers of Morris and Somerset counties on the issues important to them – lower property taxes, fair school funding, safer communities, and creating better-paying jobs, just to name a few,” said Bucco. “It is my pledge to the 25th District’s residents that I will continue with my track record of pristine constituent service and a work ethic that they have come to know with me as their Assemblyman.”
Bucco earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and managerial economics in 1984 from Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa. He went on to receive his law degree from Seton Hall Law School in 1987, and was admitted to the New Jersey bar that same year. He is a partner at the law firm of Murphy McKeon, P.C. specializing in local government law.
Prior to joining the Senate, Bucco served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2010 to 2019, including as Republican Conference Leader in his final two years.
The 25th Legislative District includes parts of Morris and Somerset counties.
Senator Anthony M. Bucco pictured with his family on the floor of the New Jersey Senate after taking the oath of office on October 24, 2019.
PARSIPPANY — SCG Advertising + Public Relations, a full-service communications agency, has appointed Stony Point resident, Alexa Cangialosi as account executive. In her role, Cangialosi provides professional support for SCG’s broad spectrum of PR clients, including event management, campaign development, media relations, analyzing performance metrics, and social media managing.
“From planning and coordinating events to executing all aspects of social media for our clients, Alexa offers experience in various sectors of public relations,” says Mike Cherenson, SCG’s executive vice president. “With her enthusiasm, knowledge of the field, and range of skill, Alexa has become a significant asset to our team and to our clients.”
Before joining SCG Advertising + Public Relations, Cangialosi was campaign coordinator at Reach Marketing, where she managed email marketing processes and analyzed program performance. A Ramapo College of New Jersey graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communications, with an emphasis in writing, Cangialosi participated in SCG’s internship program as a fall 2017 public relations intern, a program that she now manages.
PARSIPPANY — The Superior Court of the New Jersey-Morris County has released its opinion in Purzycki, et als v. Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association, finding that all property owners in Lake Parsippany must contribute their fair share to the maintenance of the lake, beach and other common properties.
Judge Stuart Minkowitz, the Assignment Judge for Morris and Sussex Counties, held that Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association, Inc. (“LPPOA”) located in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Morris County, New Jersey can compel property owners to pay dues and assessments pursuant to covenants in the deeds and chains of title of all property owners.
The Court found Lake Parsippany is a common interest community and that each of the 2200 property owners had been granted rights to the use of the common properties, including the lake, by virtue of an easement in their chain of title to their property, and by the fact that their lots are depicted on a map filed with Morris County at the time of the original development of the community. As a result, the Court found that the owners were on notice as to the possibility of an assessment.
LPPOA is a private lake association that maintains the lake, beaches, Clubhouse and other common property for the benefit of the Lake Parsippany community. LPPOA must comply with State regulations relate to lakes and dams. LPPOA also pays for taxes, insurance, lake water quality management and dam inspections, which became increasingly difficult on voluntary payments.
In 2017, LPPOA imposed a mandatory assessment of $115 per year for all residents of the community as a basic maintenance fee. A group of property owners filed the lawsuit in opposition to the mandatory fee, and the entire community was later joined in a class action suit. They argued that LPPOA did not have the authority to assess them, and the community, if it ever existed, had been abandoned long ago.
The Court rejected that argument, finding that all residents benefited from being in the lake community. The Court found that LPPOA’s role in maintaining the lake and recreational facilities enhanced or at the very least sustained value of the nearby properties, and that a poorly- maintained lake would certainly be unattractive to potential buyers and could also implicate public health or safety.
The Court found not only did LPPOA have the authority to impose a mandatory assessment, but that it had administered the assessment fairly.
The Lake Parsippany case follows the trend in lake case law in New Jersey, where the Courts have consistently found that even in lake communities which were not originally formed with mandatory membership, the association may impose a mandatory fee to maintain the common properties.
The Court’s decision is also consistent with Governor Phil Murphy’s recent statement accompanying a conditional veto of A5043/S3661, where he stated that the proposed legislation “could undermine a lake association’s ability to collect the funds necessary to comply with critical environmental, health and safety requirements, such as those outlined in the Safe Dam Act, the Stormwater Management Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Water Pollution Control Act, among others. This would significantly hinder an association’s ability to provide long-term operation and maintenance of dams, …and unfairly shift the cost of upkeep to a smaller group of members, and, potentially, State and local taxpayers.”
LPPOA was represented by Howard B. Mankoff, Esq. of Marshall, Dennehy, Warner, Coleman and Goggin. Plaintiffs were represented by Brian M. Rader, Esq.
PARSIPPANY — This low-rider lived in a home until he was surrendered to shelter in August. We are so happy to help this AMAZING senior find his forever home!
He weighs sixty pounds and is a big hunk of love. He is 100% house trained and is not destructive when left alone. Chester is happiest snoozing on the couch – and snoring!
He is super food/treat motivated and eager to please. Chester knows sit, come, leave it, wait, with me, and here–that big head is holding a big brain! He also loves to play fetch and go for walks.
Chester tends to be a strong puller on-leash, but he is working hard to correct that with his foster mama. He LOVES belly rubs and will often invite you to do so (see picture #2). Chester also loves being scratched on the neck.
His foster mama describes him as a very sweet boy and a good dog – easy!
If you’re looking to welcome a perfect, hunky senior into your home, look no further than Chester!
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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Redhawk Marching Band took first place in the US Bands competition held at North Warren Regional High School on Saturday, October 19.
With their show entitled “Bollywood” – the Band scored 87.363 and won best caption for Color Guard, followed by Lenape High School scoring 86.263, for the division 3A set. The Marching Redhawks also were awarded “Best in Show” for the entire competition for all divisions.
This follows their showing at Mount Olive High School on Saturday, October 12 where they chalked up a first place win over Lenape and Pequannock High Schools, and a previous second place finish at US Bands Yamaha Cup at Metlife Stadium October 5th with the award for best overall music for division 3A.
The Redhawk band will compete this weekend at the NJ State Championships for 3A at Rowan University on Sunday, October 27.
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