MORRIS COUNTY — Young men and women, ages 14-20, who are interested in careers in aviation are invited to join Aviation Explorer Post 523 on Wednesday, October 30 at Morristown Airport. The goal of the post is to help teens experience different career paths in aviation.
On October 30 the meeting will focus on an airplane’s instrument panel.
The post is chartered to DM Airports Ltd. and will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month. New Explorers are welcome and can register by clicking here.
Exploring is a worksite-based program of Learning for Life, a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America. Exploring units, called “posts”, usually have a focus on a single career field, such as police, healthcare, law, aviation, engineering, fire/rescue or the like, and may be sponsored by a government or business entity
For further information please contact Al Thomas, District Executive at 973-765-9322 x229, al.thomas@scouting.org.
Colin Georges Aguesseau and Timothy William Metcalf
PARSIPPANY — The final ascent on the Eagle trail is the longest and the hardest. It is not unusual for this rank to take several years, and many Scouts never make it, but for Timothy William Metcalf and Colin Georges Aguesseau that was different. They worked hard and long and achieved the rank of Eagle. On Sunday, October 20 Troop 173 B.S.A. held an Eagle Court of Honor in which Timothy William Metcalf and Colin Georges Aguesseau were honored with their Eagle Badge.
Scoutmaster Michael Catapano was the Master of Ceremonies. Invocation was by Father Joseph G. Buffardi, Saint Christopher R.C. Church. Tyler Catapano, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader performed the Flag Salute and recited the Scout Oath and Law.
Advancement Chair Chris Modin read the certification of the Eagle candidate. Eagle Badge Presentation was presented by Daniel V. Metcalf (for Timothy Metcalf) and Christine Aguesseau (for Colin Aguesseau). Eagle Charge was read by Past Scoutmaster John Worthington and the Benediction was by Father Michal A. Falgowski from Saint Christopher R.C. Church.
The Eagle Scout Award is Scouting’s highest rank and among its most familiar icons. Men who have earned it count it among their most treasured possessions. Those who missed it by a whisker remember exactly which requirement they didn’t complete. Americans from all walks of life know that being an Eagle Scout is a great honor. The award is more than a badge. It’s a state of being. The Eagle Scout may have received the badge as a boy, but you earn it every day as a man. In the words of the Eagle Scout Promise, they do their best each day to make their training and example, their rank and their influence count strongly for better Scouting and for better citizenship in the troop, in their community, and in their contacts with other people. And to this they pledge their sacred honor.
Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men. An average of only 4% of the Boy Scouts actually earn this rank.
The requirements for the Eagle Scout rank are as follows:
Be active in your troop and patrol for at least six months as a Life Scout.
Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life.
Earn 21 merit badges, including the 12 that are required-First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Personal Fitness, Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving, Environmental Science, Personal Management, Swimming or Hiking or Cycling, Camping, and Family Life.
Serve actively in an approved position of responsibility for a period of six months after becoming a Life Scout.
Plan, develop, and lead others in carrying out a service project worthy of an Eagle Scout.
Take part in a Scoutmaster conference
Appear before a board of review of prominent persons, and satisfy them that you have done your best to understand and live up to the Scout Oath and Law and, in all ways, qualify for the Eagle Scout Award.
COLIN GEORGES AGUESSEAU
Colin Georges Aguesseau
Colin began his Scouting career as a Tiger Scout in Cub Scout Pack 5, earning his Arrow of Light and crossing over to Boy Scout Troop 173 in March 2011.
As Colin progressed through Scouts, he held the role of Patrol Leader four times as well as Scribe. Colin attended BSA National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) in the summer of 2013.
Many of Colin’s best summer memories were made at BSA Camps: Camp Wheeler, which he attended every summer as a Cub Scout and later worked as a Camp Counselor for five years – and Camp Winnebago, which he enjoyed attending with Troop 173 each summer. Among the many highlights there were winning the mile swim in 2016 and the earning “greasy watermelon” for his Troop two years in a row. With his Troop, Colin completed a total of 102 nights of camping, and 31 in a cabin, including on Big Trips to Lake George, Boston and Washington DC.
While in Troop 173, Colin participated in 95 community service hours. Colin has continued this tradition of service in his community: joining Explorers Post 131 of the Parsippany Police Dept when they relaunched in the summer of 2016 (promoted to the rank of Sergeant in Jan 2019) and the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, District 2, Parsippany-Troy Hills, in 2018.
Colin’s Eagle Scout Project
Colin completed his Eagle Scout project in the fall of 2017, constructing and installing platforms at the Mt. Tabor Pond, providing residents of his community a place to fish.
On February 13, 2018, Colin became the 74th Scout in Troop’s 173’s 60+ year history to earn the rank of Eagle.
Colin graduated from Parsippany Hills High School in June 2018, but even as he began his college career in Business Administration at the County College of Morris, he continued his Scouting career by joining Troop 173’s Venture Crew, culminating in the once-in-a-lifetime experience of attending Philmont – the BSA’s largest National High Adventure Base – in the summer of 2019, an unforgettable adventure.
Colin earned 24 merit badges: Camping, Chemistry, Citizenship in the Community,
Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Collections Communications, Cooking, Environmental Science, Family Life, Fingerprinting, First Aid, Fishing, Geocaching, Geology, Kayaking, Lifesaving, Metalwork, Nature, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Pottery, Small Boat Sailing and Swimming.
TIMOTHY WILLIAM METCALF
Timothy William Metcalf
Timothy began his Scouting experience in Cub Scout Pack 175. When he was eligible to join Boy Scouts to continue his Scouting experience he became a member of Troop 173.
Timothy quickly started making new friends while rising through the ranks of Scouting under Scoutmasters Ken Galley, John Worthington, and Les Wu; he was very active in the Troop by attending most campouts and Troop meetings. He also attended National Youth Leadership Training and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow. He has a total number of 169 camping nights and has earned a total of 32 merit badges. With his extra merit badges, he also earned a bronze and gold Palm. He has a total of 221 service hours with the Troop. During his time with the Troop he held many positions of responsibility including being Troop Guide Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader. While in the Troop he earned the Scout Scholar Athlete Award and the Pope Pius XII award. He joined Venture Crew 173 associated with the Troop and with that group he attended Philmont in the Summer of 2019.
Timothy’s Eagle Scout Project
For his Eagle Project, Timothy renovated an upstairs storage room in the Smith Baldwin Historical House in Parsippany. His crew cleaned out the room, and painted walls in the room. Tim designed and the crew built two wood storage units for the room. He received guidance and encouragement from his Eagle Coach, Ginny Grabinsky, his family, all the adult leaders in his Troop, and Randy Tortorello, his Project Beneficiary. He also received help from his friends and embers of Troop 173. Timothy is thankful for all the support he received with his Project.
Timothy graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School. While he continued to be active in Scouting; he also played sports, was involved with clubs, performed community service and worked on installing landscaping lights with his dad. He played on the school bowling team and ultimately became Captain. Tim was the President of the Pirates Against Cancer Club and the Vice President of the Service Club. At St. Christopher’s Church, he was an Altar Server, volunteered at Vacation Bible School, and even dressed as the Easter Bunny for the children at Easter time. He is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Timothy’s favorite parts of Scouting were camping, hiking, and white-water rafting. He also gained many different skills and knowledge throughout Scouting that will help him throughout the rest of his life.
Timothy earned 32 merit badges: Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in Nation, Citizenship in World, Collections, Communication, Cooking, Environmental Science, Family Life, Fingerprinting, First Aid, Geology, Kayaking, Leatherwork, Lifesaving, Metalwork, Nature, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Pioneering, Reptile/Amphibian, Small Boat Sailing, Soil and Water, Space Exploration, Sports, Swimming, Weather, Wilderness Survival and Wood Carving.
Eagle Court of Honor
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Invocation by Father Joseph G. Buffardi, Saint Christopher R.C. Church
Michael Catapano, Scoutmaster delivers the welcoming message
Tyler Catapano, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader opening the program
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano and Timothy William Metcalf
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano and Colin Georges Aguesseau
Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro
Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro and Timothy Metcalf
Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro and Colin Aguesseau
Colin, Timothy and Dr. Barbara Sargent, Superintendent of Schools Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Timothy, Bob Roberti representing Sedgefield Civic Association and Colin
Colin, Frank Cahill representing Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany and Timothy
Colin, Al Clark representing Knights of Columbus and Timothy
Colin, Timothy and Kathy Nolan representing the Columbiettes
Timothy, Richard Kunz, VFW Post 10184 and Colin
Timonty, Kathy Haney, Woman's Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills and Colin
Timothy, Keith Porcelli, representing Elks Lodge 2078 and Colin
Colin, Timothy and Carol Dadaian, Registration Assistant at Patriot's Path Council, BSA
Certification of the Eagle Candidates: Timothy, Mr. Chris Modin, Advancement Chair and Colin
Daniel V. Metcalf
Daniel places the Eagle Pin on Timothy
The Eagle Badge Presentation was presented by Daniel V. Metcalf, to his brother Timothy
Timothy places the Dad pin on his father
Timothy places the Mom Pin on his mom, Cathy
Timothy places the mentor pin on Ginny Grabinsky
Colin's mom, Christine Aguesseau, places the Eagle pin on Colin
Colin places a pin on his grandfather, Bernard Frattin
Colin Aguesseau pins John Worthington with the Mentor Pin
Father Michal A. Falgowski, Saint Christopher R.C. Church
Colin Georges Aguesseau and Parsippany Hills High School Teacher Andrew Nicholes
Colin Georges Aguesseau and Timothy William Metcalf
Timothy William Metcalf with Randy Tortorello
The Metcalf Family
Grandparents Rosemarie and Bernard Fratha; Colin, Jeremy, Christine Aguesseau and Tony Bosi
Colin Georges Aguesseau and Timothy William Metcalf cutting the celebration cake
Eagle Scout Timothy William Metcalf, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eagle Scout Colin Georges Aguesseau
Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Remo D'Alessandro, Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani and Patrolman Matthew Ruggier. File Photo
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs Saturday, October 26 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in front of the Harmon Face Values Store, 3189 Route 46, located in the Morris Hills Shopping Center.
They cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, ONLY PATCHES OR PILLS.
This drop off is ONLY for individual citizens. Businesses that deal with pharmaceuticals, doctors, health care providers, and pharmacies are prohibited from disposing of pharmaceuticals at the collection site under FDA guidelines.
According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
PARSIPPANY — Meet Kadrolsha Ona Carole. Real-Life Comic Book Superhero. She is indisputably the first person in comic book history to do what she does in real life between the pages of a comic book.
Kadrolsha Ona Queen of the Paranormal Reg. TM is indisputably comic book royalty by being the first person in comic book history to be a Superhero doing what she does in real life between pages of a comic book. A real paranormal investigator (Ghost Hunter). She will be appearing at Chiller Theatre at the Hilton, One Hilton Court from October 25 through October 27.
Kadrolsha comic character fights evil with the energy of positivity. A refreshing nonviolent approach for comic book superheroes. Helping others is her passion. KO wants to meet you and share her paranormal knowledge with you through her energy reading and conversations. She is the real deal. You will love her. She is amazing!
Kadrolsha Ona Carole is part of Warner Brother’s motion picture history with her contribution to the 40th Anniversary of The Exorcist DVD on Blue Ray. KO is an International Award-Winning Film Producer and Actress with 47 Awards on IMDB. All her films are listed on IMDB imdb.me/kadrolshaonacarole
KO hosts Paranormal 13 News (P13N) on the Galaxy Global TV Network, Roku plus many more and in 195 countries, 50 states, Comcast, SimulTV a total of over 211,436,972 million homes.and in airport televisions services.
Kadrolsha is collaborating on her first children’s book with the legendary 2 time Emmy winner Bill Diamond of Jim Henson and the Muppets for Book 1 in her Children’s series. For Book 2 she is collaborating with Award-winning Guy Gilchrist of the Muppets artist for Jim Henson. KO’s children’s book has a hard-hitting message for growing minds.
Kadrolsha is collaborating with Guy Gilchrist creator of “The Muppet Babies” his work was declared a National Treasure in 1984 by First Lady, Nancy Reagan. The books are a series of hard-hitting issues with a positive message for children. Her second book “Dean is worried for his friend” deals with physical abuse. This is essential for children, parents, and caretakers to fully understand. In the collaboration Kadrolsha Ona and Guy Gilchrist that is exactly what they present. Hard topics presented in a gentle manner with a positive outcome.
PARSIPPANY — Richa Patel 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.
Patel 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.
MORRIS COUNTY — Described by the Village Voice as more than a film, the documentary “Karl Marx City” will be the first of three presentations held at the Morris Museum’s Bickford Theatre by the County College of Morris (CCM) Legacy Project this academic year.
“Karl Marx City,” co-directed by the award-winning filmmaker Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker, “is a fascinating conversation about history itself, the very act of forgetting and the persistence of memory,” according to the Village Voice. The film explores the suicide of Epperlein’ father and the life of her family behind the Iron Curtain.
The documentary will be shown as part of this year’s Legacy Project series focusing on “War, Peace and Healing.”
Free and open to the public, “Karl Marx City,” followed by a Q&A with Epperlein, will be shown at the Morris Museum Bickford Theatre, on Friday, November 1, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To guarantee seating, please RSVP to leagacy@ccm.edu. The Morris Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown.
The Legacy Project will offer two additional presentations at the Bickford Theatre in the spring. Specific dates have yet to be scheduled.
In March, poet Seema Reza, will introduce the documentary film, “We Are Not Done Yet,” and then participate in a discussion after the screening.
Directed by Sareen Hairabedian and produced by Jeffrey Wright (Emmy winner for HBO’s Angels in America and two-time Emmy nominee for HBO’s Westworld) and David Holbrooke (HBO’s The Diplomat), the film profiles a group of veterans and active-duty service members as they share their experiences and seek to combat their traumas in a United Service Organizations writing workshop.
The project was inspired by the writing workshops for veterans led by poet Reza, chair of Community Building Art Works, a charitable organization that develops arts programs for veterans and their communities.
In April, Eugenie Mukeshimana, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, will give a lecture on “Surviving Genocide.” She will share her experiences, discuss forces in Rwanda that fomented the genocide, and educate listeners about the dangers of hatred, inflammatory language, violence and the dehumanization of others.
For additional information on this year’s Legacy Project programs click here. Specific dates for the spring events also will be announced there.
Over its seven years of existence, the Legacy Project, led by a team of CCM professors and staff members, has presented lectures and programming on a variety of important issues that impact society.
This year’s programming is supported with a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
MORRIS COUNTY — William Schievella, the Democratic challenger for Morris County Sheriff in November’s elections, has announced a comprehensive community safety plan that recognizes that crime prevention involves community partnerships and will reposition the Sheriff’s Department as a resource for residents.
Initiatives include partnering with clergy to reduce violence against religious institutions and improve relationships between law enforcement and members of religious communities; establishing a narcotics enforcement unit to stop the flow of opioids into Morris County; establishing a School Safety Task Force comprised of school administrators, law enforcement members, mental health professionals, clergy and other stakeholders; improving training for law enforcement officers in dealing with persons with mental health issues with programs such as CIT used in other counties. The program also includes a dedicated animal abuse division and initiatives to protect seniors from fraud and improve retention and morale of Sheriff’s Officers.
“These initiatives are designed to strengthen our communities at their foundation by forming relationships between all stakeholders, including law enforcement, and addressing the issues that weaken our communities before they escalate into crime,” Schievella said. “Our current Sheriff’s department is stagnant and trapped in the past. We need new leadership, new ideas and modern law enforcement approaches if we are going to successfully meet the needs of Morris County,” he said.
THE PLAN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & OUTREACH
• Establish a permanent School Safety Task Force comprised of many school administrators, teacher’s, mental health professionals, clergy, elected officials, law enforcement and academic leaders to hold public hearings in different areas of the county seeking input from everyone.
• Create a Sheriff’s Clergy Program to implement community policing throughout Morris County.
• Create a Senior Citizen’s Academy to provide a comprehensive law enforcement program to prevent abuse and fraud
• Host quarterly job fairs at the correctional facility to help offenders returning to our neighborhoods obtain gainful employment
• Implement a free child car seat Installation program to help keep Morris County children safe
• Restore Hero for the Day Program for seriously ill children, a program I began when I was an Undersheriff
• Expand the hours and scope of the Sheriff’s Community Policing Outreach to meet the needs of Morris County’s diverse populations
ADDICTION & DRUG CRIME
• Increase partnerships with area hospitals to have medical personnel play a larger role in providing addiction services to those in need.
• Implement Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD) in County Schools not currently providing this program. LEAD is the largest national evidenced based drug and violence prevention program making a difference in PREVENTING addiction
• Establish a narcotics unit to stop the flow of opioids into Morris County
IMPROVE OFFICER TRAINING AND SUPPORT • Implement Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) to reduce Use of Force incidents and assist law enforcement in dealing with persons with mental illness to deescalate volatile situations. This highly effective program is used in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and many other counties
• Seek accreditation for mental health services from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care for the Morris County Correctional Facility
• Create a working group to address poor retention of Sheriff’s Officers and on-going morale issues.
MODERN LAW ENFORCEMENT • Expand the current Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit to create a true regional crime lab. This could raise revenue from neighboring counties and provide cutting edge technology to our law enforcement officers.
• Establish Unit to combat Animal Abuse
• Utilize Sheriff’s Office resources to support local law enforcement and the Park Police in fighting crime and stopping the flow of drugs into Morris County
• Create a volunteer group of retired law enforcement officers to expand community outreach and educational programs. This allows our retired officers to use expert training and experience to give back to the community while saving tax dollars
• Conduct a full audit of the Sheriff’s department’s budget and operations
During a three-decade career in law enforcement, Bill Schievella has served as a New Jersey State Correction Officer, New Jersey State Parole Officer & Sergeant, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives and as Under Sheriff in the Morris County Sheriff’s Office. He has served on over twelve state, county and criminal justice boards.
Bill has served as President of the New Jersey Police Community Affairs Officers Association, County Chiefs of Detectives/Investigators Association of New Jersey, and as a National Executive Board Member of Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD), the largest national evidence-based drug prevention program of its kind. He is the founder and president of the Italian-American Police Society of New Jersey, a 5,000-member charitable police organization.
Bill’s many awards and recognitions include: Man of the Year by the Morris County Chapter NAACP, Grand Marshal of the Morris County Columbus Day Parade, Man of the Year by the NJ Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association and Law Enforcement Achievement Award from the Peace Island Institute, a Muslim-based organization promoting interfaith dialogue and acceptance. He is a past recipient of the NJ Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association Stamler Award and is proud to be a Lifetime Member of the organization’s Board of Directors. Bill’s professional experience includes Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, Leadership, Terrorism, as well as Homeland Security Task Force Coordinator.
Bill completed his undergraduate degree at Caldwell College and earned a Master of Administrative Science and a post-Masters Certificate in Global Terrorism from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a graduate of the prestigious West Point Command & Leadership Program as well as the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Course at Princeton University. For five years, Bill served as Councilman-at-Large in Rockaway Township.
Bill’s campaign is supported by the NYPD Detectives Endowment Association, NYC Uniformed Firefighters Association, National Coalition of Latino Officers NJ Chapter, Blacks in Law Enforcement Serving the Community (BLESC) and other groups.
NORTH JERSEY — “Out Of This World” will treat you to some of the most heavenly tunes this side of the Milky Way! It will feature the Morris Music Men, Morris County’s premiere barbershop chorus. Under the dynamic direction of Drew University graduate Nate Barrett, the chorus has nearly doubled in size over the past three years and has added a number of exciting new tunes to its already audience-pleasing repertoire.
At 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, the Watchung Hills Performing Arts Center, 108 Stirling Road, Warren, will ring with the exciting sound of 4-part barbershop harmony.
Joining the Morris Music Men as very special guests will be the Performing Artists of Bellville High School, an amazing group of talented teens who will send you to the moon with their irresistible combination of style and energy
Tickets are $25.00 and are available in advance or at the door. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more. For tickets and more information about the show and chorus, call 877-808-8697 or visit the chapter’s website by clicking here.
The Morris Music Men include men of all ages from across North Jersey. They meet at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Road, Chatham, to sing and socialize. New singers are always welcome. Follow the MMM on Facebook and Instagram and visit their YouTube channel.
The chorus is one of 750 chapters of the international 25,000-member Barbershop Harmony Society. In addition to presenting annual shows, and delivering Singing Valentines each February, The Morris Music Men perform at numerous community festivals and summer concert series. To be notified of upcoming events, visit their website.
Made possible by funds from Morris Arts, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
PARSIPPANY — The NJ Police Community Affairs Officers Association in partnership with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department and the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Athletic League recently conducted a Law Enforcement Exam Preparation Course.
This course was free of charge to Morris County area residents and covered areas such as how to excel in the written exam, tips on mastering the interview and background process, physical conditioning and tips on how family members can assist in the process.
This course was conducted over four nights at the Township PAL complex and was taught by Parsippany Police Sergeant Alan Griffin and Chief William Schievella of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office (ret) who is the President of the NJ Police Community Affairs Officers Association.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Hogwash Co-Owner Andrew Dourgarian, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Vice Chairman Frank Cahill, Henry Delgado and Patrick Higgins, co-Owners Hogwash, and Mr. Hog Wash.
PARSIPPANY – Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Committee welcomes Hogwash Car Wash, Detailing, and Lube Center to Parsippany.
Vice Chairman Frank Cahill presented the owners, Henry A. Delgado, Patrick Higgins and Andrew Dourgarian with a welcome plaque. Mayor Michael Soriano was present during the presentation.
Hogwash Car Wash, Detailing, and Lube Center is located at 1600 Route 46 West.
Hogwash Car Wash is easily reached located on Route 46 West and has been completely renovated to provide customers with the best car wash in Morris County.
Prevent dirt, road salt, and oil from permanently damaging your vehicle and it’s value. At HogWash Car Wash you can get an oil change and a car wash at the same location to keep your engine running smooth and car, truck, or SUV looking great.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano conducted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company and attendees.
PARSIPPANY — H.K. Truck Center held a Grand Opening event on Wednesday, October 16, at 11:00 a.m. During the event – located on 10 Fanny Road, Mayor, Michael Soriano conducted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company and attendees.
Clients, staff, members from the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from Hino Trucks were in attendance, celebrating with the H.K. Truck Center family and enjoying a delicious lunch that was provided by The Daily Joe, a local neighborhood tea, coffee, and delicatessen shop. Congratulations to M&J Trucks, the winner of the high definition big screen TV giveaway!
H.K. Truck Center would like to thank everyone who came out to attend the event, as well as everyone who has played a part in making this second location a reality. The Grand Opening event was an exciting, rewarding time and they couldn’t be prouder to be part of the Parsippany business community.
H.K. Truck Center, located in South Plainfield and Parsippany offers new and used commercial medium duty truck sales; commercial medium duty truck service, repair, and maintenance; a dedicated parts department with huge inventory of OEM parts; convenient truck rentals; and exceptional truck leasing opportunities through NationaLease.
Treasurer Casey Parikh; President-Elect Connie Keller; Lt. Governor Carol Tiesi; Immediate Past President Karen DeChristopher; President Frank Cahill and Secretary Karen Gajewski
PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Installed new officers during its installation dinner held on Thursday, October 10.
Installed by Lt. Governor Carol Tiesi was President Frank Cahill; Vice President Connie Keller; Treasurer Casey Parikh and Secretary Karen Gajewski. Ann Cucci was elected to the position of Vice President, but was not present at the Installation Dinner. Cucci will be installed at an upcoming meeting. Karen DeChristopher will hold the position of immediate past president, and Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation President.
President Frank Cahill addresses the members at the installation dinner
Addressing the attendees, President Frank Cahill “I want to thank everyone for attending tonight’s installation dinner and thank Immediate Past President Karen DeChristopher for all her hard work this past year.” We had a record year with new members, and was able to become the number one Kiwanis Club in New Jersey during the 2018-2019 year.
Lt. Governor Carol Tiesi “pinning” Frank Cahill with the President’s Kiwanis Pin
Cahill said “In a few short weeks I will roll out our Membership Plan for 2019-2020 and I hope everyone will cooperate and work on bringing new blood into our club. With every new member, there are new ideas and new leadership opportunities.”
“This year, working with the Parsippany High School Key Club and Parsippany Hills High School Key Club whose mission is all about Hunger NJ, committee chairperson Carol Tiesi will be spearheading a monthly Food Drive. We will hold food drives at the major food stores and collect food for various organizations, with Parsippany Food Pantry as our #1 choice. We will need members to help volunteer with Carol and the Key Club members to make this program successful,” continued Cahill.
Recently, Parsippany Little League East submitted a grant request and the Foundation Board is considering on donating money to help clean up and modernize the playground. I believe we can apply for a matching grant with NJ Kiwanis. I am hoping in the 2019-2020 year, the board members of the Foundation can achieve this goal.
“I look forward in working with the new officers and the board of directors in keeping with the motto of Kiwanis International, “One Child, One Community,” said Cahill.
This is the second term Cahill served as President. He also served the 2017-2018 Kiwanis year.
Cahill was also elected Lt. Governor Elect of District 9 and will serve that position during the 2020-2021 Kiwanis year. New Jersey District 9 serves Boonton, Montville, Parsippany, Dover, Morristown, Randolph and Somerset Hills.
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 Attorney Mark J. Semeraro and associate Scott Fahrney secured a $4.9 million-dollar settlement for their client, Michael Guerrero, who sustained serious personal injuries and paralysis, evolving out of a single car, motor vehicle/dram shop accident, in the matter of Michael Guerrero vs. Andrew Roe, et al.
While defendant, Andrew Roe, who was an intoxicated driver, only had $100,000 of available insurance, Semeraro successfully secured abundant evidence that a South Jersey restaurant/bar, (which was also a defendant in the same lawsuit and whose identity was agreed to remain confidential, pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement) was negligent in over serving Mr. Roe alcohol, well past the point of noticeable intoxication.
Through the course of protracted discovery, it was proven, that Roe consumed approximately a dozen drinks within the span of an hour, was boisterous, loud, and (through video surveillance) walking unbalanced. It was also proven that Roe passed out while driving his Ford Explorer within minutes of leaving the restaurant/bar, causing the truck to flip several times and permanently injuring Mr. Guerrero.
However, the case was not over yet. Even after securing the evidence of negligent over-service of alcohol, the defendant argued that Guerrero, was not entitled to recovery, due to his failure to wear a seatbelt at the time of the accident. While Semeraro and Fahrney argued that Mr. Guerrero was in fact, wearing a seatbelt, they also proved through a toxicologist, that even if he wasn’t, it would only have been because the same restaurant/bar, also overserved Mr. Guerrero alcohol, to the point where it impaired his judgment so badly, that he could not appreciate the risk in failing to wear a seatbelt and/or that he mistakenly believed that he actually put one on. In either event, they successfully argued that Mr. Guerrero could not be held accountable for not having one on.
As a result of these persuasive arguments, Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman was successful in negotiating an amicable multi-million dollar settlement.
“Cases such as these, are never anything to celebrate” said Semeraro. “I would much prefer that Michael be completely healed from these catastrophic and permanent injuries, but unfortunately that is outside of our control. At least with this settlement, Mr. Guerrero will have ‘the ability to pay for his future medical and supportive needs” continued Semeraro.
If you or someone you know has sustained serious personal injuries due to the fault of another, please contact Mark Semeraro at (973) 585-6254.
PARSIPPANY — Crunch Fitness opened a temporary enrollment center (next to Staples) on Saturday, October 12, and signed over 200 members the first day! The center is staffed daily to answer any questions, help with signing members up and giving previews of some equipment and views of the future club.
Crunch Parsippany is planned to open January 2020
Crunch is remodeling the former Bed, Bath and Beyond in the Arlington Shopping Center and is planned to open January 2020.
Crunch Parsippany will have tons of Weights (heavy and light), Miles of Cardio, World renown Crunch Group Fitness Classes, The Crunch Ride studio, Spin classes, Babysitting, Saunas, Tanning and Massage Beds, the HIIT Zone (functional training area) and much more!
The Peluso’s were among the first 200 to join Crunch Parsippany
The first 500 to join are getting reduced rates including memberships that start at only $9.95/month and even on the “Results” membership that includes all of these
things for only $29.95/month.
Visit the enrollment center or join online by click here.
Enrollment Center Hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information call (973)
794-3652.
Lucky new Crunch member will receive $1,000 during the enrollment party.Crunch Fitness is planned to open in January 2020
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Annual Rabies Immunization Clinic for Dogs and Cats will be Saturday, November 2 at Office of Emergency Management Building at the Recycling Center, 1 Pump House Road. No charge for dogs or cats.
Dog Schedule – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dogs must be on a leash and accompanied by an adult
Cat Schedule – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cats must be in carrier or similar carrying devices
For more information contact the Health Department at (973) 263-7160.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano cuts the ribbon at the grand opening celebration
PARSIPPANY – Hogwash Car Wash, Detailing, and Lube Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 19.
Mayor Michael Soriano cut the ribbon officially opening the new car wash, detailing and lube center. Joined by Co-owners Henry A. Delgado, Patrick Higgins and Andrew Dourgarian was Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill.
Hogwash Car Wash, Detailing, and Lube Center is located at 1600 Route 46 West.
Co-owner Patrick Higgins with Mr. Hog Wash at the ribbon cutting celebration
Hogwash Car Wash is easily reached located on Route 46 West and has been completely renovated to provide customers with the best car wash in Morris County.
Prevent dirt, road salt, and oil from permanently damaging your vehicle and it’s value. At HogWash Car Wash you can get an oil change and a car wash at the same location to keep your engine running smooth and car, truck, or SUV looking great.
MORRIS COUNTY — Who doesn’t love a good Tater Tot?? Tater Tot is a five-year-old Pug mix who, true to his name, is a compact couch potato!
Tater Tot is a total sweetheart with a calm relaxed soul. He wants nothing more than to curl up right next you and nap.
He is housebroken and crate trained. Tater Tot is great with dogs, male or female, and he loves to play in the yard with his foster siblings!
While Tater Tot enjoys roaming the backyard, he is also great on the leash and wants to follow you wherever you go! He has a great disposition and we think he can also live with young children!
If you’re looking for a cute potato, apply to adopt him today!
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Hanover Township Mayor Ronald Francioli during the ribbon cutting ceremony
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Neighborhood Urgent Care and the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey recently celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony to their brand-new medical building located at 568 Route 10 West, Whippany.
Several town officials, including Hanover Township Mayor Ronald Francioli, attended the event. Robert Peluso, President of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and Committeeperson Barbara Freda was also on hand for the celebration.
Neighborhood Urgent Care is locally owned and is focused on individualized care for our patients in our community.
Neighborhood Urgent Care is very unique given its direct access to top Infectious Diseases and Emergency Medicine physicians and their expertise. It is equipped with an X-Ray machine, ECG machine, I-Stat machine for instant labs, and different panels of rapid testing to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis of patients’ complaints.
It also has a fully equipped infusion suite for intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and vitamin infusions. Our new medical facility provides ample parking, and spacious and well-decorated rooms aimed to provide comfort to our patients.
Dr. Manal Youssef-Bessler is the founding member and is the recipient of the Top Infectious Disease Physician Award for many consecutive years by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, Castle Connolly, Inside Jersey Magazine, Millburn & Short Hills Magazine, and New York Magazine. She is the recipient of the Physician Excellence in Health Care Award from Saint Barnabas Medical Center for her efforts in diagnosing a rare case of Lassa hemorrhagic fever in New Jersey and for her tireless collaboration with the CDC in managing complicated infection control issues with this case.
For cases that are difficult to diagnose and treat, Dr. Bessler’s expertise is routinely requested. Her areas of interests include severe sepsis and septic shock, tick borne disorders, pulmonary and intra-abdominal infections, and fevers of unknown origins. Neighborhood Urgent Care is very proud that two of our physicians have received top awards in their respective fields.
Dr. Lejla Mujic received the Top Emergency Medicine Physician Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years, and Dr. Robert Deutsch also received the Top Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years. We are also very proud to announce that the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey’s Dr. Janet Lin and Dr. Marjut Kokkola-Korpela received the Top Infectious Disease Physicians Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years.
Dr. Lin’s areas of interest include infection control and nosocomial infections. Dr. Kokkola’s areas of interest include HIV, women’s health, and tropical diseases. Along with the above-mentioned physicians, both practices are well-staffed with excellent physicians, nurse practitioners, and physicians’ assistants who have invested their careers in public health. Both practices are accepting most major insurances, and work very closely with patients who have large deductibles or no insurance to provide them with excellent and affordable care. You can reach Neighborhood Urgent Care and the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey by calling (973) 535-8355 or click here to visit their website.
Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, Sgt. James Bruno, First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas A. Zelante, Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, and Lt. Jan Monrad
MORRIS COUNTY — On Thursday, October 17, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas A. Zelante, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, and members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division briefed municipal law enforcement participants for the next phase of Operation Helping Hand.
Operation Helping Hand, first launched in Bergen County, is an initiative where substance abuse treatment is offered to those arrested for possessory drug offenses. In the summer of 2018 Prosecutors’ Offices from five counties, including Morris County, participated in a statewide phase of OHH, alongside many municipal police departments and sheriff’s offices. Morris County instituted its own OHH program in 2019.
Morris County will roll out the next phase of Operation Helping Hand, which will start in October and continue through August, 2020. A coordinated and collaborative operation comprised of local and county law enforcement partners will participate. If an individual is arrested for a controlled dangerous substance offense during an OHH operation, they will be offered the opportunity to avail themselves of recovery resources. If accepted, the individuals will be referred to a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from the Center for Addiction, Recovery Education and Success (CARES).
Prosecutor Knapp said “This program is all about saving lives. It is about getting people into treatment where they will hopefully take advantage of the resources offered to them to combat the illness of addiction.”
During the first phase of the Morris County Operation Helping Hand, Morris County law enforcement made 45 arrests, four of which included charges for possession of controlled dangerous substances with the intent to distribute. Of the 35 individuals deemed eligible for Operation Helping Hand Services, 27—or 80% of them, accepted treatment. The operation also resulted in the seizure of over 1,000 folds of heroin, more than two ounces of cocaine, and more than two pounds of THC-related substances, including marijuana, hashish, and vape pens and cartridges.
One individual arrested during Operation Helping Hand spoke at the briefing about her experience, and described how the connections forged through the program have allowed her to enter treatment and begin the road to recovery.
MORRIS COUNTY — Who doesn’t love a good Tater Tot?? Tater Tot is a five-year-old Pug mix who, true to his name, is a compact couch potato!
