A 2018 Blue Tesla crashed into a tree on Littleton Road.
PARSIPPANY — Ms. Pamela L. Yin, 68, Morris Plains, was travelling south on Littleton Road (Route 202) approaching Dartford Road on Saturday, May 25, at approximately 12:52 p.m. and crashed into a telephone pole, closing Littleton Road for many hours.
Yin, driving a 2018 Tesla S, and veered to the left off the roadway crashing head-on into an utility pole.
She stated to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police, that she fell asleep while driving which caused the crash.
Eagle Towing towed the vehicle from the scene.
Ms. Yin was charged with Careless Driving by Parsippany-Troy Hill Police Officer Pasquale Parisi, who investigated the accident.
MORRIS COUNTY — Kevin Hasenbein, an intern for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, had a memorable weekend and the medal to prove it.
Kevin, who started his internship with the Sheriff’s Office on February 4, participated over the weekend in a Special Olympics Unified Track and Field event, for which he ran the 100-meter race and threw the shot put.
Kevin proudly wore his medal to the Sheriff’s Office on Monday. Great work.
Kevin, in 2018, obtained his Morristown High School diploma after completing his graduation requirements at a school in Chatham.
He returned to Morristown High School in the fall to participate in its Colonial Learning Independence for Employment program, known as the Colonial L.I.F.E. program, which assists 18 to 21-year-old individuals in learning basic employment skills.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department found a large unhappy snapping turtle attempting to cross Route 46 near Police Headquarters on Saturday, June 1. After a quick discussion about using crosswalks, he was safely moved off the roadway.
PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association held their annual open house on Saturday, June 1 at the beautiful Drewes Beach.
The day was full of events including dragon boat, swimming, face painting, food, playing in the sand, live music and the various clubs seeking members. Parsippany CERT, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3 and many organizations were present educating residents, and distributing literature.
Dotting of the eye on The Dragon BoatParsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano dotting of the eye on The Dragon Boat
Lake Parsippany Dragon Boat Club performed a “Flowers on the Water Ceremony” and the “Eye Dotting.”
Flowers on the Water Ceremony.
Flowers on the Water is a special ceremony of remembrance to honor all those who lost eheir battle with breast cancer or still living with this disease and those who are in remission. It is a tradition in dragon boat racing that gives a moment to reflect upon gratitude and joy in the lives and the bravery and memories of those women and men who lost their lives to breast cancer.
Lake Parsippany is home of the New Jersey Dragon Boat Club. Dotting of the eye is an annual ritual of the New Jersey Dragon Boat Club during the open house day. 2019 marks the 19th year in which the NJ Dragon Boat Club has been at Lake Parsippany.
There was plenty of opportunities for Kayaking
NJ’s 1st dragon boat club, started with a recreational crew, added a competitive crew and then a junior crew since their first visit to the Boat House.
This ancient Chinese Eye Dotting ceremony, “The Awakening of The Dragons,” features local and visiting dignitaries painting red dots on the eyes of the ceremonial dragon boat figure heads to officially “wake” them up.
Dan Zalewski, Eric Hubner, Bill Schaible, Mark Adubato and Michael Sheehan, Member of Parsippany CERTLake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3Kayaking on Lake ParsippanyA fun afternoon at Lake Parsippany
You can join the many clubs for fun and community involvement.
Ladies Club meets on the third Monday of every month. The club sponsors programs for its members and guests, contributes safety and recreational equipment to the lake (through its fundraising program), and provide volunteers to the many activities supported by the Association.
Sailing Club meets the 2nd weekend in June at the Boathouse to provide sailing lessons to new members of the Sailing Club or as a refresher for existing members. All members must abide by Coast Guard safety requirements. For additional information, visit the Lake Parsippany Sailing Club website by clicking here.
Fishing Club meets once a month. The club holds special fishing contests, supports a catch and release program and solicits sponsors for our annual lake stocking.
Book Club meets to discuss books frequently during the year and is open to everyone.
Men’s Club meets socially on a consistent basis and the group assists with various LPPOA events.
Kayak Club The Kayak Club is an informal, participatory, seasonal gathering of interested paddlers.
NJ Dragon Boat Clubis not a LPPOA sponsored club. 2017 marks year 17 in which the NJ Dragon Boat Club has been at Lake Parsippany.
NJ’s 1st dragon boat club, started with a recreational crew, added a competitive crew and then a junior crew since their 1st visit to the Boat House! Contact Ellen Law via the Dragon Boat website www.njdragonboat.org
Lake Parsippany is a private lake community quietly nestled in the center of Parsippany-Troy Hills, in Morris County. This 168 acre lake and grounds is fully funded and maintained by membership fees and member volunteers. They receive no State, County or Township funding. The Community welcomes everyone to join our association, regardless of where you live and enjoy a piece of the lake.
PARSIPPANY — Members of the Parsippany High School Key Club joined Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany for breakfast on Thursday, May 30.
The students were excited to tell the Kiwanis members of their achievements and activities during the school year.
Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Our members make the world a better place through service. In doing so, we grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany sponsors students in all the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District. Parsippany Hills High School Key Club, Parsippany High School Key Club, Brooklawn Middle School Builders Club, Central Middle School Builders Club, Lake Parsippany Elementary School K-Kids, Littleton Elementary School K-Kids, Intervale Elementary School K-Kids, Rockaway Meadow Elementary School K-Kids, Eastlake Elementary School K-Kids, Northvail Elementary School K-Kids, Lake Hiawatha Elementary School K-Kids, Troy Hills Elementary School K-Kids, Knollwood Elementary School K-Kids, and Mt. Tabor Elementary School K-Kids. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany also sponsors a Circle K club at Seton Hall University.
PARSIPPANY — Lauren Calabrese, a 2015 Graduate of Parsippany High School, has been named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester.
With campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I., Roger Williams University is a forward-thinking private university committed to strengthening society through engaged teaching and learning.
At RWU, small classes, direct access to faculty and guaranteed opportunity for real-world projects ensure that its nearly 4,000 undergraduates – along with hundreds of law students, graduate students and adult learners – graduate with the ability to think critically along with the practical skills that today’s employers demand.
Roger Williams is leading the way in American higher education, confronting the most pressing issues facing students and families – increasing costs, rising debt and job readiness.
PARSIPPANY — Shuba Prasadh, a junior at Parsippany High School, and for as long as she can remember, she has been incredibly interested in computer science and technology. Thus, it wasn’t long before she realized that there is a gender gap in those fields – an issue that she knew had severe implications – and she knew she wanted to be a part of closing that gap.
In June 2018, Shuba applied for a grant from the National Center for Women in Information Technology’s (NCWIT’s) AspireIT program, which is a program that is designed to teach K-12 girls programming fundamentals and computational thinking in fun, creative, and hands-on environments. Her proposal was selected and she was awarded a $1300 grant from the organization to run an AspireIT program in Parsippany.
Shuba’s program, FemSTEM: Intro to Computer Science! (Click here) consisted of three Saturday sessions, each 4 hours long, and served 20 middle school girls. The program was free of charge for the girls, and they were also provided lunch, snacks, and free swag.
Many of the girls came in without prior computer science experience, but that certainly changed over the course of the program.
Shuba, along with her two co-instructors – Carolyn Reagan and Neha Deshpande – who are both seniors at Parsippany High School, taught the girls programming logic, coding with Scratch, creating webpages with HTML/CSS, and even cybersecurity.
However, they wanted their program’s content to go beyond just technical skills, as they recognized how significant a role computer science plays in our world today, and even more so in our future. Thus, they taught their participants the concept of interdisciplinary computer science (CS) – or how to combine computer science with their individual interests such as biology, art, and business. Additionally, Shuba and her co-instructors informed the program participants that women are a minority in CS, and that it can be challenging and intimidating at times. But they also made sure to explain how being part of an empowering community of women in CS can help so much. Lastly, they also taught the participants how to use CS to create positive social impact. The participants employed their technical skills towards this goal in creating and coding their final projects, which consisted of everything from interactive animations to creative web pages – and spread awareness of causes from battling climate change to promoting feminism.
Running this program was a transformative experience for Shuba, as many of her participants expressed how much they enjoyed it and were inspired and empowered by it.
Shuba Prasadh is passionate about technology – specifically combining it with various disciplines to create positive impact in the world. She is the founder of STEMFuture (Click here), an initiative that is creating accessible, next-level STEM education for the youth generation – centered around innovation, safety, diversity, and impact – to ensure that the STEM-filled future is safe and bright. Recently, she was selected as 1 of 25 national winners of the Ashoka and General Motors STEM for Changemaking Challenge, through which she attended an all-expenses paid summit to the General Motors World Headquarters in Detroit, presented STEMFuture to GM executives, and was awarded a $1000 grant from GM towards STEMFuture. Additionally, Shuba has received a Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award and she has also been named a national Daily Point of Light through the Points of Light Foundation.
PARSIPPANY — On Sunday, May 24, Parsippany PAL Youth Center hosted a “Cars & Croissants” Car Show.
First time ever ‘Cars & Croissants’, the informal club of automotive aficionados met at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center to show off a large variety of classic cars.
Parsippany PAL Youth Center hosted a “Cars & Croissants” Car ShowParsippany PAL Youth Center hosted a “Cars & Croissants” Car ShowParsippany PAL Youth Center hosted a “Cars & Croissants” Car ShowParsippany PAL Youth Center hosted a “Cars & Croissants” Car ShowParsippany PAL Youth Center hosted a “Cars & Croissants” Car ShowParsippany PAL Youth Center hosted a “Cars & Croissants” Car ShowParsippany PAL Youth Center hosted a “Cars & Croissants” Car Show
PARSIPPANY — It’s time to talk summer–the sun is finally shining and the temperatures are rising, which means it’s time to find your go-to summer cocktail. Look no further, because starting tomorrow and for the whole month of June at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, located at 1157 Route 46, Troy Hills Shopping Center, and sip on the latest Neighborhood Drink of the Month, the $1 Vodka Raspberry Lemonade.
Served in a 10-ounce mug with vodka, TROPICANA® Lemonade, raspberry and fresh lemon juice, this drink will give you even more reasons to wish summer lasted all year long.
“Our guests always enjoy a refreshing vodka and lemonade cocktail, and we’re delighted to add raspberry to the lineup for the first time,” said Patrick Kirk, vice president of beverage innovation at Applebee’s. “The $1 Vodka Raspberry Lemonade is sunshine in a glass and light on your wallet – put that extra money toward your summer vacation.”
Or when dining in, put that extra money you’re saving on cocktails toward Applebee’s NEW Loaded Fajitas. Smothered with hot queso and sprinkled with crispy Applewood-smoked bacon, it’s fajitas like you’ve never seen before.
Price, participation and availability of the Neighborhood Drink of the Month may vary by location, and guests must be 21-years old or over to enjoy responsibly. Void where prohibited.
As always, Applebee’s reminds you to please drink responsibly.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill presented Michael Mendes with a certificate welcoming Technical Integration Services to the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Joining Cahill in the presentation was Board Member Dr. Patrick Selimo, President Robert Peluso, and Board Member Alan Golub, Esq.
Michael Mendes said “Managed Service Providers can decrease the overall IT support costs of small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) by as much as 30% to 50%.”
“While a managed service provider can most assuredly assume full responsibility for IT operations, and operate as a remote IT department if desired, they can also be a valuable asset to an in-house technician or team. MSPs can support existing internal IT staff by taking on the more routine proactive and reactive daily responsibilities,” he continued.
For more information on Technical Integration Services click here, or call (973) 244-7844.
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 Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce click here.
MORRIS PLAINS — The long wait is finally over. Chick-Fil-A will open its doors to the public on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 a.m. The new restaurant is located at 1711 Route 10 East, Briarcliff Commons Shopping Center, Morris Plains.
The new restaurant will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Like all Chick-fil-A restaurants, it will be closed on Sunday.
The new restaurant will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Like all Chick-fil-A restaurants, it will be closed on Sunday.
Chick-Fil-A has selected Drew Blind as the local franchise owner of the chain’s Morris Plains restaurant and they are hiring of up to 125 new Team Members.
Drew, 34, grew up in East Hanover and currently resides in Morris Plains with his wife, Colleen and two daughters. He graduated Hanover Park High School and Lock Haven University. He was the former owner of Chick-Fil-A in the Garden State Plaza.
Blind is excited to return to his hometown where numerous family members reside and where his Chick-Fil-A career began. A Team Member at the chain’s location in Howell, Blind worked at Chick-Fil-A as a teen and during breaks while attending college at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania.
After graduating with a degree in business management, Blind and his wife, Colleen, moved to South Carolina where he worked on the leadership team at a Charleston Chick-Fil-A restaurant until his wife’s career brought them back to Pennsylvania.
A single drive-thru ordering lane will divide into two lanes for ordering to enhance the chain’s award-winning drive-thru service before merging back into a single lane for pickup
Blind knew early on that Chick-Fil-A’s focus of freshly prepared food, genuine hospitality and having a positive impact on the communities it serves matched his entrepreneurial goals. Blind became director of operations at the chain’s location in Nazareth and began his pursuit of owning his own restaurant while also serving on corporate teams helping open new locations around the country. His dream of owning his own restaurant was realized when he was selected to operate Paramus location in 2015.
The new 4,700-square-foot Chick-Fil-A location in Morris Plains will offer indoor seating for 102 and patio seating for 20 as well as a two-story playground for children. The interior will feature the chain’s heritage restaurant interior design that showcases handmade, authentic materials for a vintage-inspired interior, including subway tiles, large windows to let in natural light and a large gathering table made from reclaimed wood. A single drive-thru ordering lane will divide into two lanes for ordering to enhance the chain’s award-winning drive-thru service before merging back into a single lane for pickup.
The interior of Chick-Fil-A
Named one of the “best places to work” by Glassdoor, Chick-Fil-A is known for hiring and retaining talent and offering a supportive workplace with opportunities for leadership development, respect for work-life balance and competitive wages.
Chick-Fil-A Team Members are eligible for the chain’s initiative, Remarkable Futures. In 2019, more than 6,000 Team Members will be awarded with $15.3 million in scholarships, one of the highest unrestricted per employee scholarship investments in the industry. Team Members, who are beginning or continuing their higher education, are awarded scholarships in the amount of $2,500 or $25,000 which can be applied to any area of study at any accredited institution. In addition, Team Members have access to tuition discounts and other educational benefits at more than 100 colleges and universities nationwide.
Atlanta-based Chick-Fil-A, Inc. is a family owned and privately held restaurant company founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. Devoted to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate, and known for its original chicken sandwich, Chick-Fil-A serves freshly prepared food in more than 2,428 restaurants in 47 states and Washington, D.C. Chick-Fil-A reported more than $10 billion in revenue in 2018, which marks 51 consecutive years of sales growth. A leader in customer service satisfaction, consumers voted Chick-Fil-A, Inc. fourth in Harris Poll’s annual corporate reputation survey, ranking the company fourth out of 100 in 2018. Chick-Fil-A was also recognized for customer experience again in the 2018 Temkin Experience Ratings survey, was named “Best Franchise Brand” in 2018 by Airport Revenue News and was named one of the top 100 best places to work by Glassdoor in 2017. Continuing its founder’s legacy of generosity and service, in 2019 Chick-Fil-A’s Remarkable Futures initiative awarded $15.3 million in scholarships to restaurant Team Members nationwide. In 2018 the company’s philanthropic Chick-Fil-A Foundation awarded $1.23 million to 22 not-for-profit organizations across 18 states through the True Inspiration Awards. More information on Chick-Fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com.
Perdue Foods, a Bridgewater, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 31,703 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of bone material, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
The fully cooked chicken products were produced on March 21, 2019. The following products are subject to recall:
11.2 oz. plastic trays containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS – GLUTEN FREE” with a “USE BY MAY 20 2019” and UPC bar code of 072745-001437 on the label.
12 oz. plastic trays containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS – WHOLE GRAIN” with a “USE BY MAY 20 2019” and UPC bar code of 072745-001642 on the label.
12 oz. plastic trays containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS – WHOLE GRAIN” with a “USE BY MAY 20 2019” and UPC bar code of 072745-002656 on the label.
10-lb. bulk boxes of “Chef Quik Breaded Chicken Tenders Boneless Tender Shaped Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat” with Case Code 22143 on the label.
10-lb. bulk boxes of “Chef Quik Chicken Breast Strips Strip Shaped Breaded Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat” with Case Code 77265 on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-369” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after FSIS and the company received consumer complaints.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website by clicking here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County has again received the top-ranked Triple A bond rating from the nation’s two largest rating agencies, Moody’s Investors Services, Inc., and Standard & Poor’s, which once again lauded the county’s stable management practices and fiscal policies.
The Triple A rating, which has been awarded to the county for a 44th straight year, benefits residents by allowing the county to take advantage of the best possible interest and financing rates, saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
“This is terrific news for our taxpayers because it gets the county the best rates on our general obligation bonds, which saves our residents substantial dollars,’’ said Freeholder Heather Darling, who chairs the Freeholder Board’s Budget Subcommittee. “The Triple A rating reflects the value of the county’s strategic planning and budgeting efforts, which have resulted in our long-term stability.’’
S&P, in its analysis of the county, said its top rating for Morris County is based on several factors: the county’s “very strong economy, very strong management, strong budgetary performance, very strong budget flexibility, very strong liquidity, and strong institutional framework.’’
“Extensive, well-integrated management policies and long-term planning have helped Morris County maintain its excellent credit quality, in our view,’’ S&P said in its report.
Moody’s once again touted the county’s history of conservative budgeting, mixed with financially sound initiatives — such as the lease of the Morris View Healthcare Center, designed to improve the financial position of the county, as reasons for the top ranking.
It also praised the county’s sound debt policy, its substantial and diverse tax base and highly dependable revenue streams.
“Management has a history and formal policy of budgeting conservatively and maintaining a healthy level of fund balance … and Moody’s expects the county’s economic tax base and finances to remain stable going forward,’’ according to the latest Moody’s report.
Morris County has had a Triple A rating since 1975. It was the first county government in New Jersey to obtain the prestigious rating and is only the 11th in the nation to achieve it.
The 2019 renewed Triple A ratings were made after a county finance team, comprised of Freeholders, the County Administrator, County Treasurer, and others made presentations to the ratings agencies last month in New York.
Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo
“It is very difficult to achieve a Triple A rating,’’ said Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo, a member of the Freeholders’ Budget Subcommittee. “By giving us a Triple A, the rating agencies are signaling that our government and financial practices are excellent, which is a benefit to county taxpayers.’’
“We are proud to continue this tradition of responsible government in Morris County, providing effective services and programs to county residents while being prudent about our spending and debt,’’ said Freeholder Deborah Smith, also a member of the Budget Subcommittee.
A Triple A bond rating, in effect, means the county has exceptional credit worthiness because the county can easily meet its financial commitments. The county can get the lowest interest rates when borrowing because a Triple A rated government entity is viewed in the financial world as having the smallest risk of defaulting on its debt.
Freeholder Heather Darling
That equates to lower borrowing costs, which allows for lower costs to finance capital projects.
Currently, the difference in interest that Morris County would pay on a 10-year Triple A bond is 35 basis points lower than a lower-ranked Single A bond and 10 basis points lower than a Double A bond.
The county’s Triple A rating for an upcoming $32.5 million bond sale will cost county taxpayers about $640,000 less in interest than if the county had a Single A rating and $165,000 less than if the county had a Double A rating.
PARSIPPANY — Jeff Edwards, Pastor Accused In Case Of Mistaken Identity, was featured on Channel 2 News.
As reported in Parsippany Focus on March 19, 2019 (click here) Pastor Jeffrey Edwards, Parsippany United Methodist Church, filed in Morris County Superior Court on Thursday, March 14 a Civil Action Complaint against Wells Fargo & Company, Wells Fargo, N.A. and John Does 1-10 and John Doe Entity 1-10. (Docket No. MRS-L-000568-19).
Edwards has served the community for 29 years and both the Church and Edwards has been a customer of Wells Fargo for more than a decade.
State Police recklessly or intentionally, and with malice, arrested Rev. Edwards and charged him with third degree forgery in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-1a(2), “by depositing fraudulent checks into a Wells Fargo account while utilizing an ATM located at the Wells Fargo located on Route 46, Parsippany on April 16, 2018. The State Police did so despite the fact that they were in possession of overwhelming evidence of Rev. Edwards’ innocence. They fingerprint Edwards, take his mug shots and gave him a court date. Edwards had to hire a lawyer to go to court. He appeared in court three times because for the first two the State Police failed to provide the information they’ve gathered. Finally on the third trip on January 16, 2019 the judge dismisses the charges.
According to the lawsuit, Edwards is seeking damages from Wells Fargo and the State Police for an inexcusable false arrest, malicious prosecution and humiliation of an innocent man, Rev. Edwards.
“I still have not received apologies from either Wells Fargo or the State Police. The postings with my pictures are still out there online. I am suing both Wells Fargo and the State Police. As a pastor, my work is all based upon my being viewed as trustworthy, and their reckless charges threatened my hard-earned reputation as somebody worthy of peoples’ trust,” continued Edwards.
“The carelessness of both Wells Fargo and the State Police is kind of appalling, and I wonder what happens to somebody who might not have the resources to defend themselves,” the pastor said. “I told them yes that was my picture and yes I was in the bank that day. That’s all they needed to arrest me.”
MORRIS COUNTY — Legislation sponsored by Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Anthony Bucco (R-25) to pay tribute to former Morris Plains Mayor and Morris County Freeholder Frank Druetzler for his many years of laudable public service, by ceremoniously renaming a local rail station in his honor, has passed the New Jersey Senate.
“Frank Druetzler’s legacy exemplifies all that makes Morris Plains ‘the Community of Caring,’” said Pennacchio. “From his 15 years as freeholder to his 32 years as mayor, he has dedicated decades of his life to public service. Frank always put people before politics. Renaming the train station in his honor is a fitting tribute.”
Pennacchio and Bucco’s bill, S-3449, would ceremoniously rename the Morris Plains rail station, to designate it as the “Frank J. Druetzler Station – Morris Plains, New Jersey.”
Druetzler, a Morris County native, began his distinguished career in civil service as a member of the Morris Plains Borough Council. In 1986, Druetzler was elected Mayor of Morris Plains and later to the Morris County Freeholder Board.
His achievements include establishing a Memorial Day parade, a local “Family Day,” the town bonfire, and “Uncle Frank’s Fishing Contest.” Under his leadership, Morris Plains opened a Community Center, a borough museum, and erected the Morris Plains September 11, 2001 memorial. As Freeholder, he pushed for and successfully secured the preservation of open space, and built a new county library.
“Mayor Druetzler made the residents of Morris Plains and Morris County his priority at all times,” said Bucco. “He was instrumental in spearheading numerous projects that bettered the local community and New Jersey as a whole. I am proud to support the effort to change the station’s name in honor of Frank. The people of Morris Plains and Morris County are better off because of him.”
The 11u Parsippany Vikings are the 2019 USABL Memorial Day Classic Champions. The Vikings finished 4-0 in the tournament. The Vikings averaged 12 runs per game and showcased their power and speed throughout the lineup. This teams lineup is filled with hard working kids who never give up and are determined to win at all costs.
Players: Jared Brot, Romeo Cabrera, Nico Companion, Chris Dana, Alex Dragone, Connor Johnson, Jordan Ledesma, Jake Matanin, Trevor Nussbaum, Dylan Patel, Domenico Prisco and Nick Vico. Coaches: Mike Companion, Carmine Verducci, Sr., Carmine Verducci, Jr., and Dave Matanin.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Heather Darling for over thirty years both on a personal and professional basis. For fifty-one years I was involved in public service and most recently served as Morris County Sheriff. Throughout my long career I can honestly say I have never seen a candidate whose qualifications and dedication so perfectly fit the office they are running for. Morris County residents would be making a wise decision by choosing Heather Darling to be their next Surrogate.
As an attorney, Heather has experience dealing with issues of trusts and estates as well as guardianship matters. These areas make up the bulk of the work the surrogate’s office handles. It is important to have a surrogate who has experience in these areas so they don’t need on the job training and can immediately delve deep into the vital work the office performs. In addition to administrative tasks, the Surrogate is essentially an elected judge, so having someone with a thorough understanding of the relevant areas of the law is important for the continued professional operation of the office.
As Surrogate, Heather Darling will be a champion for Morris County senior citizens and special needs residents. Heather is running for office to make a difference in the lives of the county’s most vulnerable residents. To do this she wants to improve outreach and ensure those who can receive benefits from the county surrogate are aware of what they are entitled to. Heather is a constant presence in our communities, attending events almost every day and night and will continue to do so as our county surrogate.
Heather has been on the receiving end of an unprecedented smear campaign by one of her opponents. That same person has also smeared my name even though I am not a candidate or even an elected official. Throughout it all, Heather has held her head high and stayed on message, even when she could have fought back. Heather is an honest and decent person and doesn’t deserve these attacks. I am proud of Heather and know that she will be able to handle everything that comes before her as Surrogate.
I respectfully ask you to join with me in voting for Heather Darling in the Republican
PARSIPPANY — Daniel Girardi graduated from Georgia College at the May 2019 Commencement Ceremony with a Master in Log & Supply Chain Management.
Georgia College, the state’s designated public liberal arts university, combines the educational experience expected at esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education.
PARSIPPANY — Veterans marched, bands played and sirens blared as residents lined the sidewalks of North Beverwyck Road waving the Red, White and Blue during Parsippany’s annual Memorial Day Parade honoring the country’s fallen veterans Monday morning.
Memorial Day is a time to remember the brave military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation, while also honoring those who serve today.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., marched with other dignitaries; Mayor Michael Soriano, Councilman Michael dePierro, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani. Also joining in the parade was Freeholder Heather Darling and Morris County Sheriff James Gannon.
The parade started at 12:00 Noon at North Beverwyck Road at Katherine Drive and ended at the reviewing stand on North Beverwyck Road near Volunteers Park.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Lacey Anderson riding in the Rescue and Recovery truck
Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1
Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance First Responder
Parsippany Hills High School
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 Chief
Troop 72
Cub Scout Pack 215
Troop 173
Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2
Rainbow LakesRainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2 Volunteer Fire Department District 2 Chief
Troop 97482
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Funny Books
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Thomas Roman, Sr.
Morris County Police Pipes & Drums
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Explorers
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parades often involve various groups and organizations that come together to honor and remember the contributions of veterans and fallen heroes. File Photo
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
File Photo
Ava Arthurs and friend from Par-Troy Little League East – Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany team
Sheriff James Gannon
Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department District 4
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Freeholder Heather Darling
Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani
Councilman Michael dePierro
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.
Mayor Michael Soriano
Michael Sifonois
Parsippany High School Marching Band
Honored Veteran Gary Erdmann, VFW Post 10184
The boy scouts were handing out flags
The crowd on the corner of North Beverwyck
Road and Lake Shore Drive waiting for the parade to start