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The Hit Men Live! to perform at MPAC

Frank L. Cahill
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The Hit Men Live! to perform at MPAC

MORRIS COUNTY — The Hit Men, starring musicians and singers who performed and recorded with Elton John, Cat Stevens, Journey, Jim Croce, Three Dog Night, The Rascals, The Turtles, Carly Simon and more, perform music from the 60s and 70s at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 20, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $39.00 to $59.00.

THE HIT MEN – a supergroup consisting of Lee Shapiro, Jimmy Ryan, Jeff Ganz, Russ Velazquez and Steve Murphy – either played, sang or performed on stage with one or more of these artists, creating or recreating live, some of the most memorable hits of the era, including “Who Loves You,” “Oh What a Night,” “You’re So Vain,” “The Loco-motion,” “Mony Mony,” “Joy to the World,” and many more, on which they used their musical alchemy to spin songs into gold and platinum.

Lee Shapiro is a producer, arranger, singer and musician who not only arranged some of the Four Seasons biggest hits as the Music Director of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, but also collaborated with artists ranging from Barry Manilow, Tony Orlando, and Tommy James.

Jimmy Ryan began his career in the 1960s as lead guitarist, singer and a songwriter for The Critters. He was Carly Simon’s music director for twenty-one years, and his guitar is heard on works by Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney and Elton John and many others.

Jeff Ganz is a bassist and singer who has worked with an eclectic array of artists including Blood Sweat & Tears, Johnny Winter, Cheap Trick, Lou Reed, Dr. John, Vanilla Fudge and jazz greats including Gerry Mulligan, Tito Puente and Larry Coryell.

Russ Velazquez is a singer, composer and arranger whose credits read like a musical Who’s Who. He has collaborated with everyone from Sting, The Ramones, and LL Cool J to Luther Vandross, Korn and Paula Abdul. He has earned four Emmy Award nominations for his songs on Sesame Street and his song “2BA Master” hit the top of the children’s music charts on Radio Disney.

Steve Murphy is a drummer, singer, who has toured with The Alan Parsons Project, Jack Bruce, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Felix Cavaliere (The Rascals), Dave Mason, Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), The Turtles, Mickey Dolenz, Gary Puckett, Mitch Ryder and over a dozen more major artists from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

THE HIT MEN connect with audiences on a level rarely seen by today’s musical artists. From the classic songs we all know and love (such as “Oh What a Night” & “You’re So Vain”) to the backstage stories never told until today, a HIT MEN show is like no other, as they combine the music & the memories alongside exciting multimedia footage & visuals, evoking an unforgettable musical and visual experience. “We can say whatever we want about our legacy with complete legitimacy,” Lee Shapiro said. “We have an emotional connection with the audience that tribute bands and soundalike bands can’t have.

When we share our experiences and tell stories, we aren’t reciting a script. We were there. When we tell you how Warren Beatty got thrown out of Carly Simon’s dressing room at the Troubador in LA in 1971, we know it’s true because Jimmy Ryan was the one who did it!”

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2018-2019 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.

Dhaba Express Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Frank L. Cahill
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Dhaba Express Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

PARSIPPANY — Dhaba Express held a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, March 21. The new Indian and Indo Chinese restaurant is located at 1521 Rt 46 East.

Owner, Ankush Punhani owns four other Indian restaurants in New York City and is excited to bring his expertise to Parsippany.  Ankush is also an attorney.

Click here to download a complete menu from Dhaba Express.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Vice Chairman Frank Cahill presents owner Owner, Ankush Punhani with a plaque thanking him for choosing Parsippany for his new business venture.

Mayor Michael Soriano proudly cuts the ribbon. Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani along with Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill and Board Members Ildiko Peluso and Nicolas Limanov, along with family and friends of Ankush Punhani

Parsippany student named MPAC Music Student of the Month

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Parsippany student named MPAC Music Student of the Month

MORRIS COUNTY —  Students from Parsippany, Boonton, Randolph, Morristown, Mendham, Succasunna, and Roxbury were honored as Mayo Performing Arts Center’s February Music Students of the Month – Outstanding Percussionists — prior to the Thursday, March 14 performance by the Kodo Drummers of Japan.

The students were recognized for their achievements on stage prior to the concert and had the opportunity to meet the performers.

Students were nominated by their teachers and were chosen by the Theatre’s Education Department based on their commitment to and excellence in the performing arts. The Theatre will honor a group of students every month throughout the season and invites area teachers to nominate students for this honor. Students will be invited to perform at a year-end recital in June.

The 2018-2019 Music Student of the Month program is supported by The Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation, Inc.

Music Students of the Month are:

Ethan Chen
Grade 12, Parsippany High School; Parsippany; Nominated by Gregory Dalakian
Ethan Chen has been a dedicated member of our instrumental music program at PHS since his freshman year. He has participated in Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Pit Orchestra. Ethan also served as our Drumline Section Leader and Snare Captain for the Marching Band this past year. Since his freshman year, Ethan has always been determined to become a true multi-percussionist, and through countless hours of dedicated practice and training he has achieved that goal. He is a great role model to his peers and always leads by example. Ethan is someone we can always count on whenever help is needed and always carries himself with pride, honor, and spirit in everything he does. It is my great pleasure to recommend Ethan Chen for the Outstanding Percussionist Student of the Month award.

Jack Liska
Grade 8, John Hill School; Boonton; Nominated by Yvonne Manca
Jack has been a part of the JHS band since 4th grade.  He is in the advanced band and has no trouble reading any rhythms.  He plays in the harmony band outside of school (which is the town band). Jack has taken private lessons outside of school because he has a passion for percussion. Jack is well rounded on all percussion instruments and can play any part at first sight. He truly is an asset to the band.

Dylan Curnow
Grade 10, Randolph High School; Randolph; Nominated by Carmine Fusaro
Dylan Curnow is in the 10th grade at Randolph High School. Dylan has participated in the Randolph music program since the 4th grade starting with chorus, and joining band in 5th grade. Dylan chose percussion and has been with it ever since. In 7th grade, he joined the schools percussion ensemble and continues with it today. In the 9th grade, he joined the Randolph High Schools Marching Rams marching band. He started off in the front ensemble playing bells and vibes and in 10th grade moved up to the drumline playing Bass Drum 4.  Outside of school, Dylan participates in local groups. He helps his father at the local firehouse, Randolph Chemical Engine Co. 2 with Christmas Tree sales, cleanups, and renovations. Dylan also participated with the local cub scouts for 5 years. In school, he participated in the Model UN Club for 2 years, won 3rd place at the Stem Junior Solar Sprint, participated in sports including baseball, soccer, and track and field for multiple years, and won the schools citizenship award in 5th grade.

Colin Elgarten
Grade 12, West Morris Mendham High School; Mendham; Nominated by Timothy Beadle
Colin is the hardest-working student I have ever taught. He has transformed himself from the student who struggled the most as a freshman to the leader and most accomplished percussionist in our program. Whether he is working on jazz ensemble, concert band, pit orchestra, percussion ensemble, youth orchestra, or marching band music, you can find Colin in the band room doggedly working through tough licks and difficult passages. Colin has been a ubiquitous presence in the practice room for the past four years and this has given him unending credibility as a leader in the percussion section and band as a whole. He was the natural choice for drum captain in the marching band this year and is almost a co-teacher in the percussion section of our advanced wind ensemble. I cannot recommend Colin Elgarten enough for outstanding percussionist!

James Fourie
Grade 8, Mountain View School; Mendham; Nominated by Leigh Carpenter
In 5th grade, Jame Fourie started out as a trumpet player. He came in at every opportunity for extra help and to practice his instrument. He did very well and was my top trumpet of his grade. But he also longed to play the drums. I tried to discourage this as I had plenty enough percussionists, but James was persistent. He took up both instruments and I let him do both for a while hoping he would go back to the trumpet. But it was not to be. James really had it in his heart to play the percussion and there is not fighting the heart. I let him focus fully on his passion and I am glad I did. James has continued to improve as a percussionist. He has made unbelievable growth always challenging himself to get better and better. He asks for the difficult parts and challenges himself with mallet instruments for example, or the bass drum which the rest of the bucket solo drums rely on. James is a team player and works well with the other percussionists in our band; he shares his camaraderie and leadership as the drummers challenge each other to new heights. As a percussionist myself, I am inspired by James’ passion and drive for learning. I am fortunate to have such a wonderful musician and young man as my student.

Kent Hefele
Grade 12, Morristown High School; Morristown; Nominated by Michael Russo
I have known Kent for the last four years as his Band Director and I have enjoyed seeing him develop his skills as a musician at Morristown High School. He has been involved in many aspects of the Music Department and he has become a respected upperclassman to our younger members. Kent performs as a Percussionist in the Morristown HS Wind Ensemble and is a Section Leader in the Marching Band.  He has also been a Drummer for the Morristown HS “Spectrum” Jazz Ensemble.  Kent has also performed in a Side-By-Side Concert with the New Jersey Wind Symphony and represented Morristown HS in the Boys State Band sponsored by the American Legion.  Kent possesses great desire and works very hard to achieve his goals. He is a very talented young man in many areas. His natural enthusiasm combined with his preparedness for his ensemble rehearsals make him a student I am eager to challenge in my teaching.

Jamie Kim
Grade 7, Eisenhower Middle School; Succasunna; Nominated by Shannon Perrone
Jamie Kim is a talented young percussionist!  He works hard in band class, follows through with practice assignments, and has a positive outlook.  At Eisenhower Middle School, Jamie also auditioned and placed into both of our extracurricular ensembles- Jazz Band and Honors Band.  He’s willing to help out as needed throughout the section and plays an important role in our ensembles.

Nicholas Morris
Grade 10, Roxbury High School; Roxbury; Nominated by Jeffrey Conrad
Nicholas is an outstanding leader in our program despite only being a sophomore.  He auditioned successfully into the NJ Region 1 Symphonic Band on mallets and is an active member of both our marching bands, indoor percussion and is a frequent participant in our chamber music concerts.  Nicholas is not only a hard worker, but is also kind and funny.  He has earned the admiration and respect of his peers as well as our band staff.  He leads by example; always giving his best and always working to be prepared at the highest level.  He is a true asset to the Roxbury Band Program.

Daniel Pinyan
Grade 8, Randolph Middle School; Randolph; Nominated by Carmine Fusaro
Dan has developed a passion for the variety of percussion instruments and a respect for the level of skill it takes to play all of them. He officially started playing percussion at the age of 11 in fifth grade on the snare drum. After continuing in the middle school with the marimba, timpani, bass drum, chimes and auxiliary percussion, he was nominated for the North Jersey Area Band for timpani. Dan had always enjoyed playing timpani because of the wide range of the drums and the occasional solo. He thought it was a great experience to play with so many other dedicated musicians and meet other fellow percussionists. Along with playing the timpani, Dan also played the marimba for the world premiere of the percussion ensemble piece “Octet for Percussion” composed by Matthew Blood.   He is a well-rounded scholar and an active member of his community.  He volunteers at his church as a vacation bible school counselor and is interested in many types of sports.

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2018-2019 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.

Morris County Jury Convicts Connecticut Man for Weapons Crimes

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Jury Convicts Connecticut Man for Weapons Crimes

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that on March 20, a Morris County jury found Mr. Robert B. Wiggins, 33, Hamden, Connecticut, guilty of Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, and due to a previous conviction for burglary, he was also found guilty for being a Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon, both second degree crimes.

He was subsequently remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending sentencing.

At sentencing, the defendant may be subject to a discretionary extended term and thus, he could face up to a total of thirty years in New Jersey State Prison with up to fifteen years being served without the possibility of parole.

The incident occurred on October 19, 2017, when members of the Riverdale Borough Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on Wiggins’ vehicle on Interstate 287, North Exit 53.  Officers smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle, and subsequently searched the vehicle.

They located a loaded Cobra Patriot 9mm handgun in the glove compartment.  Marijuana was also located in the vehicle.

While interviewing Wiggins, he admitted to Officers that the handgun and marijuana belonged to him.  Moreover, during the investigation, it was learned that he had a prior conviction for burglary, which barred him from possessing any weapons in the State of New Jersey.

Assistant Prosecutor Sean P. Gaynor, Esq. and Assistant Prosecutor Reema Kareer, Esq., who are both assigned to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office General Investigations Unit, represented the State during the trial.  Law enforcement personnel from the Riverdale Borough Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the New Jersey State Police all testified during the trial.

The Honorable Donald G. Collester presided over the trial, and will sentence Wiggins in May 1.

Prosecutor Knapp extends his gratitude to all law enforcement personnel who contributed during the investigation and provided testimony in Court, and to the Assistant Prosecutors for their tenacity during the trial.

“From initial contact with the defendant to his conviction of the defendant at trial, this is an excellent display of cohesive teamwork demonstrated by Law Enforcement Officers and Assistant Prosecutors”, stated Prosecutor Knapp.  “Justice was served”, he said.

Intoxicated Male Charged with Identity Theft

Frank L. Cahill
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Intoxicated Male Charged with Identity Theft

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the Capital One Bank, 1295 Route 46, for an intoxicated male attempting to withdraw $5,800.00 from an account that was not his at 5:32 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Prior to the arrival of responding officers, the male fled the scene.

After a brief investigation by Patrol Officers D. Ross and L. Nicos, located Mr. Anthony Miller, 61, Bronx.

He was placed under arrest and transported to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Headquarters. and charged with one count of Third Degree Identity Theft-Impersonation; one count of Third Degree Knowingly Exhibiting a False Government Issued Driver’s License; one count of Third Degree Forgery and count of Fourth Degree Possession of a False Government Issued Identification.

He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Arrest for Shoplifting Expensive Wines at ShopRite

Frank L. Cahill
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Arrest for Shoplifting Expensive Wines at ShopRite

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Sergeant D. Conte, along with Patrol Officers W. Stone and A. Sadowski responded to ShopRite, 808 Route 46, for a reported shoplifting on Thursday, March 21 at 3:08 p.m.

Upon their arrival, they spoke to Loss Prevention personnel who advised them that they stopped Mr. Jaime Montalvo-Pena, 24, West Orange, after they observed him attempt to shoplift a bottle of Glenmorangie and Robert Mondavi Wine.

The items were valued at approximately $218.00.

Mr. Montalvo-Pena was placed under arrest and transported to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Headquarters and charged with one count of Fourth Degree Shoplifting<

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

Batteries from Cell Phone Tower Stolen

Frank L. Cahill
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Batteries from Cell Phone Tower Stolen

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer P. Parisi responded to the Verizon Cell Tower on Littleton Road for a reported theft on Wednesday, March 20 at 2:01 p.m.

Upon his arrival, he spoke to a Verizon technician who stated four backup batteries were stolen from the cell tower, along with copper wiring.

Each battery was valued at approximately $1,000.00. The technician believed the theft occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Mount Tabor Fire Department Supports Autism Awareness Month

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Mount Tabor Fire Department Supports Autism Awareness Month

PARSIPPANY — The Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department is giving back to the community with a new fundraiser which supports Autism Awareness Month!

All proceeds will directly benefit the local chapter of Best Buddies New Jersey. The MTVFD will match the profits from the shirt sales (up to $500) and submit a donation at the conclusion of the fundraiser.

Click here to order your shirt.

Justin Bondarowicz earns Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge

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Justin Bondarowicz earns Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge

PARSIPPANY — Justin Bondarowicz, an eighth grade student at Central Middle School, earned his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge on Tuesday, March 19 by attending a Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting.

One of the requirements in earning the “Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge” is to attend a meeting of your city, town, or county council or school board; Or attend a municipal, county, or state court session; then Choose one of the issues discussed at the meeting where a difference of opinions was expressed, and explain to your counselor why you agree with one opinion more than you do another one.

Justin is a proud scout in Troop 72.

Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., and Boy Scout Justin Bondarowicz

Semeraro secures third multimillion-dollar settlement in 3 months

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Semeraro secures third multimillion-dollar settlement in 3 months
Mark J. Semeraro, Esq.

MORRIS COUNTY — Partner Mark J. Semeraro and associate Scott Fahrney secured a $4.9 million-dollar settlement for their client, Michael Guerrero’s serious personal injuries, including paralysis evolving out of a single car,  motor vehicle/dram shop accident, in the matter of Michael Guerrero vs. Andrew Roe.

While defendant/driver, Andrew Roe only had $100,000 of available insurance, Semeraro secured  substantial evidence that Andrew Roe aggressively consumed a substantial amount of alcohol in a short period of time, from a South Jersey bar/restaurant (which was also a defendant in this matter and whose name is to be kept confidential pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement)  and which continued to serve him alcohol after he was noticeably intoxicated.   Approximately five minutes after departing the bar/restaurant, Mr. Roe apparently passed out, ran off the road and flipped his Ford Explorer several times resulting in the aforesaid injuries.

Scott Fahrney, Esq.

As such, KS&L successfully obtained evidence that supported a negligence claim against the bar/restaurant.

The defendant’s argued that Guerrero was not wearing a seatbelt at the time that the injuries were sustained.  While Semeraro and Fahrney argued that Mr. Guerrero was in fact wearing a seatbelt,  through a toxicologist, they also proved the bar/restaurant overserved Mr. Guerrero, to the point where it impaired his judgment and that even if he was not wearing a seatbelt, the defendants could not prove that he was negligent, due to his intoxication, which was  attributable to their own negligence.

As a result of these persuasive arguments, KS&L was successful in negotiating an amicable resolution.

“Cases such as these, are never anything to celebrate” said Semeraro. “I would much prefer that he be completely healed from these catastrophic and permanent injuries, but unfortunately that is outside our control.   At least with this settlement, Mr. Guerrero will have the ability to pay for his future medical expense needs as well as support himself” 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.

Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman is a member of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Sergeant and Civilian Recognized as Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Corrections Employees of the Year

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Sergeant and Civilian Recognized as Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Corrections Employees of the Year

MORRIS COUNTY — When a pipe bursts, the air conditioning shuts down or a boiler breaks at the Morris County Correctional Facility, Warden Christopher Klein calls on two people whose vocabularies don’t include the word no.

The honor goes to Bureau of Corrections Sergeant Shawn Johnston and Civilian Employee Lugene Melchiorri. They received plaques, three extra days off, and allotted parking spots for the duration of this year.Now, Warden Klein also calls the pair 2018 Employees of the Year of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office’s Bureau of Corrections.

Warden Klein said he and bureau captains bestow the award every year on a sworn officer and a civilian employee who, simply stated, “Do a fantastic job.”

“There’s nobody else who knows this building like they do. Every nail, bolt and nut,” Warden Klein said.

Both Sergeant Johnston and Melchiorri work in the Support Services Division, which is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the 524-bed correctional facility that opened in May 2000. Both employees are available around-the-clock to perform or manage emergency repairs or maintenance and have been tackling for the past six months an overhaul of the 75 showers in the facility, Warden Klein said.

For security reasons, the correctional facility operates as a self-contained environment with most maintenance and repairs performed by in-house staff overseen by Sgt. Johnston. The challenges are growing as the facility ages, Warden Klein said.

“It makes me feel appreciated. It’s a real nice honor,” said Sgt. Johnston. He has worked at the Correctional Facility since 2005 and, besides managing maintenance of the facility and serving as its Fire Safety Director, is responsible for OSHA and Workers Compensation issues.

Sgt. Johnston even runs a snow plow around the parking lot in an emergency.

Melchiorri, a licensed plumber and heating/cooling technician, has worked for Morris County for 29 years and expects to retire in August. He worked five years at the antiquated former county jail before the modern correctional facility opened in 2000 in Morris Township.

“I love it here and enjoy all the people I work with,” Melchiorri said.

Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon said the honor rewards two employees with extraordinary work ethics.

“I thank Sergeant Johnston and Mr. Melchiorri for their expertise and commitment to ensuring the Morris County Correctional Facility is kept in tremendous condition,” the Sheriff said.

Warden Klein said Melchiorri never hesitates to stay late or come into the facility when air conditioning, plumbing or heating falters, and that Sergeant Johnston is an officer whose skills and knowledge of the facility he relies on every day.

Parsippany High School Drama Club Presents 9 to 5

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Parsippany High School Drama Club Presents 9 to 5

PARSIPPANY — Join talented Parsippany High School students for the musical: 9 to 5, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick.

Directed by Ester Musilli, the musical is based on the influential 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970’s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot!  While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?

Showtimes are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 28, 29 and 30 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Adults $12.00, Students and Seniors $8.00, Parsippany students free.

For more information regarding 9 to 5, please call Parsippany High School at (973) 263-7001 or email Ester Musilli, Director, at emusilli@pthsd.net.

Cast:

Myesha Ali
Chelsea Aboagye
Katie Berrios
Abby Bresalier
Esra Cavuslar
Noel Chambers
Cassie Cogan
Elizabeth Cogan
Kyle Contaldi
Ryan Crooker
Dieu Dang
Ashley Estrada
Ellie Golderer
Sofia Gonzalez
Stephanie Hernandez
Anya Kosachevich
Aidan Lafuente
Bella Lavorgna
Jazmin Lee
Kenny Lee
Sarah Lepre
Maya Lerner
Rainie Li
Gianna Masherelli
Maya Ng’oche
Emily Rattacasa
Abby Sanchez
Julia Sklow
Juliana Smith
Laura Swan
Joseph Tremitiedi
Thomas Wertheimer
Karmina Wall
Bobby Wilson
Stephanie Wilson

Woman’s Club Celebrates Women’s History Month

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Woman’s Club Celebrates Women’s History Month

PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, March 20 several members of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills provided a history of the Club and how the projects they do benefit the community.

The presentation was held in the Main Branch of the Parsippany Library. The presentation talked about how the Club is part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) and how the three fit together. It also talked about how Women’s Clubs helped establish the first libraries in the United States. The second half of the presentation talked about the projects the Club does as part of its Education Committee, its’ Civic Involvement and finally a little on the benefits of Membership.

GFWC celebrated its’ 100th Anniversary in 1990. Stop by and see the display case on the lower level of the library which contains four W. Goebel porcelain figurines depicting classic women’s attire representing each quarter century of GFWC history: 1890, 1915, 1940, and 1965. Starting in 1982 then every two years after that leading up to 1990, one figurine was released for two years after which the molds were destroyed.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of NJSFWC, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  General Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month from September to April at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, click here or follow the club on FACEBOOK.

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy members Marilyn Marion, Diana Freidinger, Cahy Haney, Mary Ann Coyne, Joan Garbarino and Marilyn Zarzycki present at the library for Women’s History Month

 

 

Letter to the editor: Rhetoric of the Vito Sacco Letter

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parsippany focusDear Editor:
 
Being at the same meeting I am confused how the experience could be so different. No jobs were created, the jobs 13 in all, would not be filled, if budget passes on April 16. So for a community to pay $4.40 a month, average we will trend on using sewer fees (In trust for water, sewer), while our water infrastructure requires major repairs we will bond and borrow rather than pay up front.
 
These are the “me” people, not the people of a connected organic dependent, tomorrow.. The destruction of our community; as Vito alleges, is inherit in the substance of this political rhetoric. language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.
 
Suppose Cassius suggests we become tax evaders like those in power, the President himself. Our Central Power which can make us all stronger is weakening the whole …The problem lies in an unfair tax system overall on the Highest level; in others words a “weak federal government” undermined by corporate power over the actual needs of ordinary people”. When will we realize as we did once, that government is the solution, not the problem.
 
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
To promote the general welfare: look out for the general well-being of all citizens. Cannot be inherit in a system where corporations are better than people, and leave people with the results of their policies of tax evasion and lack of responsibility for the damage they inflict on the environment in their pursuit of profits and power beyond reason. The demise of the common good starts at home.
Nick Homyak
Lake Hiawatha

Mayor Soriano’s Hills of Troy Town Hall 

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Mayor Soriano’s Hills of Troy Town Hall 

PARSIPPANY —  Join Mayor Soriano as he continues his Parsippany Town Hall series in the Hills of Troy neighborhood on Monday, March 25. Doors to the cafeteria at Brooklawn Middle School, 250 Beachwood Road, will open at 6:30 p.m. and the Mayor and his panel will begin at 7:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call the Mayor’s Action Center at (973) 263-4262.

Freeholder Heather Darling Visits Employment Horizons

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Freeholder Heather Darling Visits Employment Horizons

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Morris County Freeholder and Republican candidate for Surrogate, Heather Darling, visited Employment Horizons in Cedar Knolls last week.

Employment Horizons, originally founded by a group of parents who wanted to expand work and personal growth opportunities for their children with disabilities employs adults with disabilities both on-site and in the community at locations across Morris County and beyond.

“It was a treat for me to meet Bobby, Sean, and many of the other employees working at Employment Horizons.

“Employment Horizons serves many citizens of Morris County by providing jobs, training, referrals and more. I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to visit and learn about this resource,” said Heather.

Letter to the editor: What is Happening in Parsippany?

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

A few weeks ago I attended a Town Hall meeting to listen to the first reading of the 2019 Budget Proposal, it was an outrage!  The new Mayor has made a decision that rather than lay off anyone, even adding more people to his personal staff then the two previous mayors had, he would crush the township residents with an almost 5% tax increase. To my amazement there was only ONE person who stood up to challenge the mayor and his henchman, the Business Administrator, this person did make many points, but when he sat down not one person stood to address this miscarriage being perpetrated on our town.  The entire town council – including the new democrat members sat like the five stone monkeys, Hear no Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil, and stare at the spectators and making not one comment Evil…

When I left that meeting I was so discouraged it is obvious that our mayor puts Union Loyalties before the good and welfare of the community, and it is also obvious that our town attorney is collecting a huge salary and he too does apparently nothing as is obvious by his lack of courage on the 1515 Pilot project.

So why I am writing, well there is a saying I have read about people who live in a democratic Republic where the voters choose who will govern them, it is written in our constitution “Of the People, By the People and For the People shall not perish from this earth”  Unfortunately when the founding fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence I guess people who lived in the original 13 colonies had more Fire in their Bellies then our current residents have..Where is the participation by the civilian population of Parsippany?  Where are the crowds who SHOULD be turning out to protest the insanity of this mayor and his attempts to tax the town to death, and destroy our community with this fair housing crapola that neither he or his town attorney seem to have the guts to challenge…

Where are the residents who should be attending the meetings of the local political clubs?  The democratic club, the republican club and any other group where they express their feelings to the current and future office holders…I attended a political club meeting last week, and if there were fewer people there it would have been a negative number…When citizens do not come to these meetings the office holders or candidates get the ideas that what they are thinking is what the citizenry wants, but in fact the idea that came out of this meeting was 100% off base, but there were no comments from the floor and no recommendations were made and none were considered.

As has been said by Jefferson and Tocqueville, people get the government they deserve. What worries me though is the following quotation penned by Shakespeare in Julius Caesar: “Cassius suggests that the people get the government they deserve…”. This can be a good thing, if (and it’s a big “if”) the people do their homework and vote based on facts, not on rumor or innuendo. Unfortunately our local news media is so bent in one direction it is impossible to get accurate and true information, unless you get out and actually talk to people who hold public office, or those who will seek those public offices…We ARE the citizens, We ARE the ones who control who governs US…

My purpose for writing is to vent at the disgrace we have now as our mayor and business administrator, and their egregious actions and comments regarding our current tax obligations and destruction of our community..If you do not get involved, I suggest you start to consider selling your home and moving to a place where the governing people care more for you then others whose best interest comes before yours…

Vito Sacco
Parsippany, New Jersey

Focused on the Future of Work, Sherrill Tours CCM and Businesses

Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill spent the morning today with students, faculty, and County College of Morris (CCM) President, Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, to learn more about the collaborative efforts taking place between local institutions and businesses. While at CCM, Congresswoman Sherrill learned about how the school’s curriculum provides its students with the education and preparation required in today’s rapidly changing workplace.

Following her visit to CCM, Congresswoman Sherrill headed to Evonik and Metem, a GE Power business, where she toured both company’s facilities, hearing from workers and managers about their respective cutting-edge work in research and development, as well as the need for a workforce versed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

“New Jersey produces world-class talent, and my visits to the County College of Morris, Metem, and Evonik today confirmed that fact,” said Congresswoman Sherrill. “We need to ensure that after our students receive a quality education, there is a path to a good job waiting for them here at home. As a member of the House Science Committee, I will take the lessons learned about education and career development with me back to Congress, and keep advocating for greater opportunities for workforce development.”

Congresswoman Sherrill visits the engineering technology lab at County College of Morris with CCM President Iacono, Randolph Mayor Jim Loveys, President of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Meghan Hunscher, CCM VP for Workforce Development Patrick Enright

Mayor Soriano’s Open Letter to Parsippany Residents on the 2019 Budget Process

Frank L. Cahill
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Mayor Soriano’s Open Letter to Parsippany Residents on the 2019 Budget Process

Residents of Parsippany:

When I made the decision to run for Mayor in 2017, my overriding motivation was to stop the financial mismanagement and budget gimmicks that had been tolerated by our previous Councils for far too long.  You don’t need a degree in finance to know that basing decisions around elections is not only a drain on the community, but creates compounding problems that take years to untangle.  Eliminating important jobs, from emergency services to parks and forestry, will result in service cuts to residents.  I want to get Parsippany to the point where our taxes are stable and our financial house is able to respond to the unique and difficult challenges of the 21st century.  That is not something we can achieve if our current Council continues to base decisions around their own re-election.

Kicking the can down the road is a well-practiced technique in government.  It’s the reason that we in Parsippany were the last police department in Morris County to issue our police officers life-saving Narcan.  It’s the reason that we have not created a new Master Plan since the Gerald Ford administration. And it’s the reason that our budget is dependent on water and sewer surplus and one-shot solutions to stay above water. The Council does not get to rubber-stamp budgets for the better part of eight years, ignore the consequences of those decisions, and come back in 2019 saying, “What happened?”

There have been questions raised about when, and I quote, I will stop blaming the prior administration for our township’s fiscal problems. The answer is when this Council stops perpetuating the mistakes of the past.  In our form of government, I do not have the final say on the budget. That power rests with the Council. The Council has, and has always had, the final say on election-year budget gimmicks. The Council has, and has always had, the final say on spending increases without new sources of revenue.  The Council has, and has always had, the final say on the irresponsible use of water and sewer surplus.  Each and every time, the Council has signed onto the policies that led us down this path.  And now, when the chickens are home to roost, they refuse responsibility for the actions they applauded when their party was in charge.

Kick the can down the road, blame, twist the truth, claim ignorance, and work for short-term electoral prospects over the long-term needs of this community. I don’t know if they realize it, but our Council has brought Washington-style politics here to Parsippany.

The GOP press release of March 12 was the perfect example of those sort of tactics.  When Councilwoman Gragnani suggested that the use of any level of water and sewer surplus in this budget, despite her past votes for over $8 million worth of surplus use in prior budgets, was a non-starter, did she realize that she was suggesting a 9% tax increase on the residents of this township? My suspicion is no. I believe that suggestion, and that quote, came from the high-priced Ocean County political consultant that the Republican campaign has hired to issue press releases and, apparently, craft budget policy. I, for one, don’t believe that Parsippany needs someone from South Jersey to determine our budgets.

It’s time to get serious about finances here in Parsippany.  It’s time to stop thinking around election years and start thinking about multi-year plans toward fiscal stability. Cutting Police Officers and EMTs fails that test.  My formal role in this year’s budget process has largely ended.  What I presented is a budget that begins the difficult work of stabilization and fiscal health.  If the Council chooses to ignore that, that is their right as the governing body.  I began my term as Mayor optimistic that we could craft fiscal policies in a bipartisan way that protects Parsippany’s long-term future.  Today, I am doubtful that any Councilmember can see past the next trip to the ballot box.

Sincerely,
Michael A. Soriano
Mayor
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills

Freeholder Heather Darling Attends STAR Simulation

Frank L. Cahill
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Freeholder Heather Darling Attends STAR Simulation

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Freeholder and Republican candidate for Surrogate, Heather Darling, attended the STAR (Successful Transition and Re-entry) simulation, where she addressed the audience and then took part in the simulation.  The STAR program, administered by the Morris County Sheriff’s office, is designed to get newly released prisoners on a path to success, so they are less like likely to reoffend.

In her remarks, Darling thanked Sheriff Gannon and others for the work they did to make the program a success and confirmed the Freeholders commitment and support of the STAR program moving forward.

Following her remarks, Darling participated in the simulation, where she took the identity of someone who had recently served several years in prison for internet crime, had no money to their name and whose only two sources of immediate funds were to pawn a camera in their possession or sell their blood, a various array of fines to pay and other bounds that most of us do not live within.

“Attending the STAR program was an eye-opening experience, where I had the opportunity to understand the issues facing prisoner re-entry in a simulated first hand situation.  While we must continue to punish those who commit crimes and endanger the public, it is also imperative to allow for rehabilitation and ensure programs are in place to lower the recidivism rate, giving those who have committed crimes for which they have paid the price a second chance at a productive life.”

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