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Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy-Hills Honors American Heart Month

Frank L. Cahill
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Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy-Hills Honors American Heart Month

PARSIPPANY — The February General Meeting of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills featured Dr. Rosa Coppolecchia as the guest speaker. Dr. Coppolecchia is currently the US/Global Medical Director in Medical and Clinical affairs, for the Cardio aspirin/prevention at Bayer HealthCare, Consumer Health in Whippany, New Jersey. Club members learned about the signs of stroke and heart attacks, ways to prevent or reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and questions to ask your doctor. Dr. Coppolecchia also talked about FAST regarding stroke detection. FAST stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call. If you notice any of these things in yourself or someone around you call 911 immediately. The session ended with a questions and answer period.

The Club presented a donation Dr. Coppolecchia to the American Heart Association as thanks for her presentation.

For more information on the American Heart Association click here.

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 pm at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Marilyn at (973) 539-3703, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, visit us on the web by clicking here.

Three Enter Guilty Pleas in Connection with Home Invasion in Victory Gardens

Frank L. Cahill
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Three Enter Guilty Pleas in Connection with Home Invasion in Victory Gardens

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, and Rockaway Borough Police Chief Conrad Pepperman announce the guilty pleas of three males in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred on the evening of October 21, 2018, in Victory Gardens.

On February 11, Victor Hernandez, 20, with a last known address in Rockaway Borough, entered a guilty plea to second degree Conspiracy to commit Armed Robbery.  The Honorable Catherine I. Enright, J.S.C. presided over the guilty plea. The State will recommend that Hernandez be sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison subject to the eighty-five (85) percent parole ineligibility requirements of the No Early Release Act.

On February 11, Marlon Martinez, 23, also with a last known address in Rockaway Borough, entered a guilty plea to second degree Conspiracy to commit Armed Robbery.  The Honorable Catherine I. Enright, J.S.C. presided over the guilty plea.  The State will recommend that Martinez be sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison subject to the eighty-five (85) percent parole ineligibility requirements of the No Early Release Act.

On February 27,, Carlos Rodriguez, 22, with a last known address in Victory Gardens, entered a guilty plea to first degree Armed Robbery. The Honorable Donald G. Collester, J.S.C. (retired and temporarily on recall) presided over the guilty plea.  The State will recommend that Rodriguez be sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison subject to the eighty-five (85) percent parole ineligibility requirements of the No Early Release Act.

In pleading guilty, the defendants admitted to entering a residence located in Victory Gardens on the evening of October 21, 2018.  It is alleged that the residence was occupied by the leaseholder and two guests.  Hernandez and Martinez both acknowledged that they were armed with weapons, specifically metal pipes, and that they had agreed with Rodriguez and one another to enter the residence to commit theft.  Rodriguez acknowledged that he entered the residence with the two other males, both of whom were armed with metal pipes.  Rodriguez further acknowledged that he stole a safe and metal chains from the residence while the other males used the metal pipes to threaten the victims.

All three defendants continue to be lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility.  Sentencing for all three individuals has been scheduled for March 29, before the Honorable Catherine I. Enright, J.S.C. The State is represented by Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Schellhorn in this matter.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the New Jersey State Police, the Rockaway Borough Police Department, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit for their efforts in this case.

M&T Bank donates $20,000 to Community Hope

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M&T Bank donates $20,000 to Community Hope

PARSIPPANY — M&T Bank recently presented a $20,000 grant to Community Hope to help the organization provide housing and support services to veterans through its locations.

M&T Bank is located at 240 Baldwin Road and 18 James Street, Florham Park. M&T Bank is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Community Hope was started in 1985 by families and mental health professionals seeking a safe haven in the community where young adults could continue their recovery from chronic mental illness. For the past thirty-one years, our non-profit organization has provided housing and essential services to individuals in recovery from mental illness.

M&T Bank Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. It operates 780 branches in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Connecticut. M&T is ranked 467th on the Fortune 500

Seton Hall University announces 2018 Dean’s List

Frank L. Cahill
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Seton Hall University announces 2018 Dean’s List

MORRIS COUNTY — Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for Fall 2018 Dean’s list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.

Glory Akoh of Florham Park
Neena Andican of Boonton
Pooja Banker of Parsippany
Andrea Berman of Parsippany
Shawn Berry of Morris Plains
Sarah Bright of East Hanover
Gianna Canella of East Hanover
Liam Cassidy of Boonton
Saadet Ceynek of Boonton
Antonio Chirichiello of Parsippany
Ishani Chowatia of Parsippany
Rachel Cuevas of Florham Park
Kevin Dauber of Mount Tabor
Abigail Deffler of Boonton
Kavan Desai of Morris Plains
Adriana Di Dio of Lake Hiawatha
Victoria Dobkowski of Lake Hiawatha
Shamil Dzhatdoyev of Florham Park
Nicholas Ebel of Parsippany
Kimberly Ebel of Parsippany
Axel Esquivel of Lake Hiawatha
Cristina Fernandez of Parsippany
Erney Fertile of Morris Plains
Kathryn Garafano of Lake Hiawatha
Kyle Gaydo of Boonton
Francis Gencarelli of East Hanover
Daniel Goetz of Boonton
Joseph Grabowiecki of Parsippany
Alexandro Granata of East Hanover
Aidan Higginbotham of Morris Plains
Sabrina Huresky of Boonton
Dominique Imes of Morris Plains
Li-Hsuan Inn of Lake Hiawatha
Disha Jani of Parsippany
William Jayne of Madison
Christina Johnson of Morris Plains
Kalliopi Kebabjian of Cedar Knolls
Vibha Khare of Parsippany
Joseph Kloss of Parsippany
Sarah Lynch of Madison
Joseph Manno of East Hanover
Vannesa Martinez of Parsippany
Griffin Mehl of Florham Park
Peter Mitrakos of Morris Plains
Masood Mohayya of Parsippany
Meghan Murphy of East Hanover
Carolyn Murray of Boonton
Gianna Pallis of Morris Plains
Michelle Pan of Cedar Knolls
Rocco Pascale of Parsippany
Shivani Patel of Parsippany
Radha Patel of Parsippany
Joseph Paul of East Hanover
Grace Petinakis of East Hanover
Francesca Petracco of East Hanover
Jocelyn Rogalo of Boonton
Brielle Runfeldt of Boonton
Matthew Schaaf of Morris Plains
Justin Schaefer of Boonton
Milena Scrobanovich of East Hanover
Natalie Sliwowski of Boonton
Dean Spenzos of Florham Park
Nicholas Thomas of Boonton
Angela Trejos Villacres of Morris Plains
Brian Tross of Madison
Michael Volante of East Hanover
Nicholas Volante of East Hanover
Katherine Walsh of Morris Plains
Thomas White of Morris Plains
Yuzhen Zhang of Parsippany

As one of the nation’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall has been showing the world what great minds can do since 1856. Home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 80 rigorous majors, Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, US News & World Report and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Seton Hall, which embraces students of all religions, prepares its graduates to be exemplary servant leaders and caring global citizens. Its attractive main campus is located in suburban South Orange, New Jersey, and is only 14 miles by train, bus or car to New York City, offering a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The university’s nationally recognized School of Law is prominently located in downtown Newark. For more information click here.

Parsippany’s Office on Aging announces a new service for 2019

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany’s Office on Aging announces a new service for 2019

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills now offers rides to ShopRite and Walmart for ambulatory residents who cannot drive themselves. Rides are on a first come first serve basis and can be cancelled due to inclement weather. Our ride service will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Drivers will pick up residents and drop them off at their location. The drivers will then return in an hour and a half for pick up and then bring residents back to their homes.
Please call the Office on Aging to schedule your ride, we can be reached at (973) 263-7352 or (973) 263-7351

Please note: You must be able to manage your own packages, the driver will not be able to assist you.

Sherrill Statement on National Emergency Resolution

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Sherrill Statement on National Emergency Resolution

PARSIPPANY — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after voting in favor of a bipartisan resolution to block President Trump’s national emergency declaration:

“As a veteran, I am deeply concerned with the harm this unwarranted emergency declaration does to our military readiness, military families, and construction projects needed across the country and at Picatinny Arsenal. I supported the bipartisan resolution to keep military construction funds for military missions authorized by Congress and needed by our warfighters.”

The President’s proposal would strip $3.6 billion for military construction projects, including $41 million for the Munitions Disassembly Complex at Picatinny Arsenal, the Joint Center of Excellence for Armaments and Munitions.

Brightest Star School of Performing Arts Offers Merit Scholarships

Frank L. Cahill
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Brightest Star School of Performing Arts Offers Merit Scholarships

HANOVER TOWNSHIP – Brightest Star School of Performing Arts is holding  “Merit Scholarships Auditions for all Summer Musical Theater Programs.”

There will be 3 tuition awards, valued at $500 each, given to the three students who audition on Sunday, March 3 and receive the highest scores in the following areas:

1.    ability to “tell the story” while singing a song of his/her choosing

2.    ability to stay on pitch throughout entire length of 32 bar cut of the musical theatre song

3.    has song and short monologue (30 seconds) memorized

4.    Is on time for reserved time slot and registered, as per instructions below

    • There will be an accompanist, provided. However, you may use a background track from your own device.
    • No “walk ins” will be allowed. All those auditioning must have appointment.
    • If winner has already paid summer tuition, this award will be in the form of a reimbursement.
    • The decision of the judges is final and will be announced by March 10.

Auditions are a “closed”, that is, no one will be present except the judges. Please do not arrive to the parking lot more than 10 minutes earlier than your appointment time and please do not enter studio until your appointment time, please.

For more information click here to sign up and choose your reserved time slot. You will forfeit your time and opportunity to audition if you are late for your scheduled time.

Brightest Star School of Performing Arts brings the strategies required in the learning of the arts to be applied to everyday life.

Improvisation helps us think on our feet and is used in all of our acting classes to enhance other methods.

Rigorous Practice aids us in understanding what is necessary to achieve the highest level of any goal.

Memorization massages the brain and keeps us alert.

Dance works our bodies, giving us exercise, spatial awareness, and coordination.  All of this is done in an environment of successful accomplishment, creating true satisfaction.

Brightest Star has been evolving since 1977, when they began as Newark Academy Summer Musical Theatre and later became the Vecchio School of Performing Arts, Morristown-Beard Summer Musical Theatre, and finally, Brightest Star School of Performing Arts, formally housed at the Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum.

Brightest Star School of Performing Arts is an independent school of performing arts, encouraging all students to “learn arts for life”.

Brightest Star School of Performing Arts is located at 16 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, and can be reached by calling (973) 829-1973.

Rainbow Lakes Fire Department members were recognized

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Rainbow Lakes Fire Department members were recognized

PARSIPPANY — Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company, Parsippany District 2, held its annual Fire Company Dinner Dance and Awards Ceremony at the Mansion at Mountain Lakes on Saturday, evening, February 9. The evening was well attended and guests included community leaders and officers from neighboring fire companies, EMS and other emergency services.

Mayor Michael Soriano acknowledged the members of District 2 for their outstanding volunteer service to the residents and businesses of Parsippany. Chief Doug Reighard proudly summarized the past years activities and thanked the members for performing hundreds of hours of firematic and community services.

Numerous members were recognized for their years of service and contributions to the Fire Company.   Maryia Lysak was presented a certificate for her successful completion of Fire Fighter 1 at the Morris County Fire Academy. George Appel and Russ Grueter were recognized for 40 years of service to the fire company.  Joe Reeber was honored for his service as Deputy Chief and will continue serving the community in a line officer position as Captain.  Charles Iantosca was recognized by Chief Reighard and Company President Frank DeRienzo as “Rainbow Lakes Firefighter of the Year”.

The Fire Companies next special event will be the annual fish and chicken fundraiser dinner on Friday, March 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with take out available. Tickets are $16.00 for adults and $12.00 for children. Please call (973) 652-0851 or fishandchips@rlvfc.org for tickets.

In addition an information table will be available for those interested in becoming a member as a firefighter or in a support position as an auxiliary member.

 

Assembly approves DeCroce bill protecting insurance buyers and sellers

Frank L. Cahill
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Assembly approves DeCroce bill protecting insurance buyers and sellers

PARSIPPANY — Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce’s legislation to relieve insurance brokers from costly, over-burdensome requirements was approved by the Assembly. The bill (S2475/A2034) alters the standard of care for agent malpractice liability.

New Jersey law protects policyholders against errors by insurance professionals. The courts, however, established a fiduciary standard that increases broker liability.

The fiduciary standard of care requires financial professionals to put their clients’ interests above their own. The current standard in New Jersey requires insurance agents to purchase more expensive coverage than other states.

“It’s an unnecessarily rigid standard,” said DeCroce (R-Morris). “It increases the cost of doing business for brokers, driving the cost of malpractice protection through the roof. Consumers in New Jersey have some of the best protections in the nation. This standard is a belt and suspenders for policyholders that is unwarranted.”

DeCroce noted the bill ensures protections for both policy-buyers and businesses.

“Insurance is not one-size-fits-all,” said DeCroce. “Removing the need for high-cost coverage that threatens to drive brokers out of business allows consumers to retain access to insurance professionals who are familiar with their needs.”

Letter to the editor: Parsippany Tax Troubles

Frank L. Cahill
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Dear Editor:

On February 19 this writer attended a meeting at Parsippany Town Hall to listen to the introduction of our new budget and to listen to the discussion on 1515 Route Ten and the plans for it.

Our new Business Administrator Keith Kazmark, also the Mayor of Woodland Park, a community five times smaller than Parsippany, started the meeting with a slide show presentation, with the usual slides, showing this and showing that, telling us that “I have worked with the instructions that the Mayor has given me that not one person who works for the town will lose their job!”

He went on to say that starting with the Police Department which will receive a 7% salary increase, plus any cost of living increase, to the white collar workers who will receive only 2% increase. There was the usual blaming the past administration, with the Mayor sitting there observing as if he had never seen any financial data on the town when he was running his 2017 campaign – although the budget and all expenditures are available for anyone to read as they are Public Information.

After blaming everything on the previous mayor, we finally reached the point where Mr. Kazmark dropped his bomb. THE NEW BUDGET WILL CARRY A 4.75% INCREASE for the next years property taxes. The State mandate is that budget should NOT exceed a 2% increase to attempt to keep the property taxes at least more affordable. This did not deter Mr. Kazmark.

At no time did Mr. Kazmark or the Mayor say that if they reduced the number of employees by just one person per department this increase would not occur, there was never a mention that Townhall has more employees now than it ever has and most of those new employees are in the Mayor’s Office.

Mayor Soriano is a good Union man, he is a member of the electrical Trades union in New York City, and also a good democrat, that combination leads inevitably to what he has done in Parsippany. Add unneeded employees to the payrolls, make a promise to not reduce the number of employees in town, no matter how much of a tax increase we have to support those employees, and add to this his apparent desire to bring “Affordable Housing” to Parsippany and we see a man who ran of the slogan “BRING CHANGE TO PARSIPPANY”. The change will drive those people on fixed incomes right out of town.

I suggest to Mr. Kazmark that you go back to the drawing board and bring a REAL LIFE budget to the Town Council, because unlike your job the people of Parsippany VOTE for the people who sit on the Town Council as well as the mayor job. We saw in the last election a bad decision by the previous mayor regarding an unwanted shopping center on Route 46 and he is now employed somewhere else but NOT here in Parsippany, he was joined on the unemployment lines with two councilman who supported the shopping center. I hope that our Council Members, including the two new democrats will have the Hutzpah to tell the Mayor and Mr. Kazmark where they can put this very BAD BUDGET … People of Parsippany deserve a budget they can afford, not some pie in the sky nonsense.

Vito Sacco
Parsippany

Parsippany Child Care Day Center held fundraiser at Painting with a Twist

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Parsippany Child Care Day Center held fundraiser at Painting with a Twist

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Child Care Day Center held a fundraiser at “Painting with a Twist.”  The Parsippany Child Care Day Center raised over $200.00

Painting with a Twist® painting sessions are fun art, not fine art. Invite your friends, sip your favorite beverage and enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic local artists. It’s a colorful, casual party atmosphere where you’ll leave your cares behind and go home with a one-of-a-kind painting created by you.

Painting with a Twist® is located at 440 Main Road, Montville.

Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint along with their artist to create your own work of art that you will take home at the end of the evening.

They provide all painting supplies and artist instructions. No art experience is needed. Simply be ready to have a Twisted good time!

 

 

Son of Italy 2561 prepares food for Par-Troy Wrestling Club Fundraiser

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Son of Italy 2561 prepares food for Par-Troy Wrestling Club Fundraiser

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, February 23, The Par-Troy Wrestling Club sponsored a “Pasta Dinner” held at Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5, 180 Old Bloomfield Avenue.

Members of Sons of Italy 2561 graciously prepared the pasta, gravy and meatballs; sliced the bread and served the meals to all the attendees during the fundraiser.

The Par-Troy Wrestling Club would like to thank the following sponsors and donors: Verde Restaurant, Tabor Pizza, Bagel City Grille, Eccolla, Joe Canal’s, Mule Tavern, Sports Clips, PTWC, Little Viking Cheer, Little Viking Football, Par Troy West Little League, Cinepolis Theatre, Pinnacle Athletic Development, Scorpions Wrestling Club, Jazzercise, Riola Printing, Parsippany Lacrosse, Zinburger, Outback Steakhouse, Shoprite of Parsippany, Funplex, The Costello, Stevens, Madia, Ridzyowski, Stanziele, Andersen and Skennion families; and of course to The Sons of Italy 2561 for the delicious pasta dinner.

Over 200 attend Morris County Republican Unity Breakfast

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Over 200 attend Morris County Republican Unity Breakfast

MORRIS COUNTY — Great turnout for the Morris Republican Team Unity breakfast where over 200 dedicated Republicans were in attendance at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Road, East Hanover.

A special prayer went out for Senator Tony Bucco for a quick recovery from throat cancer and to Marie Fragomeni on the loss of her husband, John, this week.

The Unity Breakfast was for this year’s Morris County incumbents running for re-election which include Assemblyman Anthony Bucco, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, Sheriff James Gannon, Freeholders Tom Mastrangelo, Douglas R. Cabana and Kathryn A. DeFillippo. Also Michael Patrick Carroll is seeking to fill current Surrogate John Pecoraro who is retiring at the end of his term. Michael Patrick Carroll is current Assemblyman in Legislative District 25.

”It was great to see such dedicated hard working Republicans coming out on a Saturday morning to support our incumbent candidates on their re-election. We will definitely be doing this event every year and hopefully adding more interested candidates in the future,” said Rob Zwigard.

Parsippany PAL competition cheer program is hosting a competition

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Parsippany PAL competition cheer program is hosting a competition

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany PAL competition cheer program is hosting a competition at Parsippany High School on Sunday, March 3. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. $10.00 admission.

The PAL cheer program and the high school program will both be performing and the Little Vikings cheer team will be competing.

Parsippany High School is located at 309 Baldwin Road.

Breaking News: Little Viking Cheer Competition Team won National Champs

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Breaking News: Little Viking Cheer Competition Team won National Champs

PARSIPPANY — Little Viking Cheer Competition Team won National Champs at the Reach the Beach National Competition in Ocean City Maryland.

During the two day competition, Little Viking Cheer Competition Team competed on Saturday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m. and competed again on Sunday, February 24 at 10:30 a.m. Each girl received a national champ jacket. They competed in the Level 2 Youth division. They competed against teams from New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Little Viking Cheer Competition Team consists of Abbey Collings, Addison Martell, Ava Vicenzino, Briana Kelly, Emma Lutkowski, Gabriella Albano, Gianna Imperati, Hannah Simoni, Isabel Oliveira, Jackie Baumann, Kaitlyn Napolitano, Kayla Simoni, Kayla Mautone, Kiki Toribio, Mackenzie Forgatch, Maya Spencer Ali, Nola Anderson, Peyton Poff, Sofia Garcia, Sophia Vico. Coaches Alyssa Brennan and Ally Warner.

Little Viking Cheer Competition Team won National Champs at the Reach the Beach National Competition in Ocean City Maryland
Little Viking Cheer Competition Team won National Champs at the Reach the Beach National Competition in Ocean City Maryland
Little Viking Cheer Competition Team won National Champs at the Reach the Beach National Competition in Ocean City Maryland

Teen Arts Traveling Exhibit Visits CCM Art and Design Gallery

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Teen Arts Traveling Exhibit Visits CCM Art and Design Gallery

MORRIS COUNTY — The County College of Morris (CCM) Art and Design Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming installation of the 2018 New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival Traveling Exhibition.

The touring exhibit runs from March 4 through March 26 in the CCM Art and Design Gallery in the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. The CCM Art and Design Gallery is open Mondays through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Teen Arts Festival exhibit showcases the artwork of 56 New Jersey high school students who received the highest accolades in the 2018 New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival. The award-winning pieces consist of a variety of artistic mediums such as photography, painting and design. The exhibition has been traveling the state since July 2018 and will be conclude its run in May 2019.

Since its formation in 1969, the Teen Arts Festival has encouraged middle and high school students to pursue their artistic passions and build upon their talents. CCM over the past 38 years has served as a host institution with professors and staff conducting workshops in art, design, drama, graphic design, music, theater, photography, video and writing.

For information on the academic programs offered through the Art and Design department at CCM, click here.

Breaking news: Heather Darling to run for Surrogate

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Breaking news: Heather Darling to run for Surrogate

MORRIS COUNTY — STATEMENT FROM HEATHER DARLING

I am announcing my candidacy for Morris County Surrogate. Current Surrogate John Pecoraro is retiring at the end of his term.

My 15 years of legal and business experience in private practice, having provided legal representation to many individuals in the Morris County Surrogate’s Court along with my personal experiences will ensure that the benefits to the individuals served by this office are maximized.

Each and every day the media is replete with stories of seniors being scammed and it kills me when I hear about our seniors being taken advantage of. I grew up with only one parent and he was a senior by the time I was 10 years old. I saw people try over and over to take advantage of him for no reason other than his age.

As a Freeholder, most members of the community who contacted me for assistance contacted me about their elderly parents or children with special needs. I realized that this is an area where I can make a real difference for the people of Morris County.

The senior and special needs populations are often ignored and left to fend for themselves. When relatives do try and help with benefits, housing or medical appointments, they find themselves shut out of the process. A guardian is a person who has been appointed by the court to conduct the general care and control of another person. For seniors and citizens with special needs who are becoming adults, guardianship proceedings are handled through the Surrogate’s Court. Most people do not know much about the Surrogate’s Court, the benefits that can be obtained or how to go about obtaining guardianships.

This vacancy in the Surrogate’s Office offers an opportunity for me to bring new ideas and make significant changes for the benefit of seniors and special needs citizens in Morris County.

Although I love being a Freeholder, there is a need in Morris County that I believe I am the perfect person to fill and through which I can help some of our most vulnerable citizens. The Surrogate’s Office is most often associated with Probate matters but there is more to it. As a legal practitioner representing clients in the Morris County Surrogate’s Court, including having served as a court appointed guardian, I have a strong grasp of the inner workings of the Surrogate’s Office from an attorney perspective and, sadly, I have had opportunities to visit for probate matters within my family. These experiences help me to see where and how the needs of clients and their representatives can be served.

As Surrogate, I will ensure the Morris County Surrogate’s Office has a high level of visibility and becomes a well known and accessible resource for seniors, special needs citizens and their families. I love serving the public and I realize that the Surrogate’s office is where I can benefit the people of Morris County on an individual basis.

Letter to the editor: Denville Board of Adjustment hearing Billboard on Route 10

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

On Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. in  Town Hall Council Chambers the Denville Township Board of Adjustment will continue the public  hearing  for an application with major changes to the large billboard on the Pelican property at the congested intersection of Route 10 west. (Note: Pelican is not the applicant) Several key variances are needed by the sign owner applicant. The public is invited to come out to observe and speak. You don’t have to live in Denville to come out or speak. These approvals are needed before NJDOT can grant a permit.

There are several zoning variances to be considered by the Board of Adjustment. …not necessarily approved…

  1. The present traditional  billboard is considered static despite its periodic signage changes. The new billboard will be LED, such as a large TV screen with constant changing and moving scenes. The present bight billboard is only lit dusk to dawn. The new billboard will be in colored motion glowing 24 hours a day, rain or shine, fog or snowstorm, 365 days a year in both directions. It will not be a quick read, but repeated review of new  pictures and words as it changes constantly.
  2. For those living in Denville and Parsippany and can see the present billboard it is 32 feet high with a variance requested for it to go up another 20 feet at 57 feet towering above the trees and Route 10 buildings in order for it to be seen further. Note: Residents  were not noticed, because you do not live close enough. The Historic District on Route 10 and Cooper Road was not noticed due to required distance also.
  3. The proposal includes an increase in the square footage size of the present  billboard on both sides. Again making it more visible.
  4. The fourth variance requests the billboard move forward making it  6 [six] feet from Route 10 west at the intersection of two jug handles, Pelican driveway, a traffic light, and a strip mall, etc……This dangerous location needs no more distractions. Commuters sit in congestion coming east and west. The rule at the light is don’t move too quickly as someone is about to run the light as it changes. Frequently, the intersection is blocked with cars that did not make it. With multiple turns and lane changes another distraction this close to the intersection is another dangerous diversion. This sign will be seen from the bend in Route 10 in the eastbound lane around the Shoppes of Union Hill and as far back in the west bound lane before light at Gibraltar Drive in Parsippany. This area already has many accidents reported by multiple law enforcement agencies. Speeding is an issue. Drivers watch for lane changers, frequent turners, traffic light changes and those who ignore the lights  … will now  hope the drivers surrounding them will not be taking in screen time outside the car. The eastbound lane is known for ice flows and black ice and sun glare.

Route 10 in Denville used to have less traffic and more trees. That character is slowly eroding. There is still dedicated open space and a historic district along Route 10 in Denville and residents from Denville and Parsippany live in close proximity. These approvals could open up Route 10 for more such modern electronic devices. Many areas of the state are in fact protected from these billboards and their proliferation. Much has been written about their impact on a whole range of things from wildlife to senior sight. But no one can debate the purpose of these new billboards …to get your attention repeatedly. What does that mean?? ….taking your eyes off the road over and over again. In this intersection it means missing the sudden stop…the turner…the light…the speeder…the lane changer…traffic slowing… the black ice…adjusting from sun glare and dark skies…How do you make a dangerous intersection and the unpredictable  areas in both directions leading up to it more dangerous? Add another distraction! If you travel or live near Route 10 you know these approvals will cause havoc.

Sue Schmidt

Editors Note: The Denville Municipal Building is located at 1 St. Marys Place.

Emma Lipkin made high honor roll at Gill St. Bernards

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Emma Lipkin made high honor roll at Gill St. Bernards

PARSIPPANY — Emma Lipkin, a Junior at Gill St Bernard’s High School in Peapack-Gladstone, has made the High Honor Roll (Must have all A’s) for the fall semester.

Emma Lipkin

Emma is a lifelong Parsippany resident who went to Littleton Elementary, Brooklawn Middle School and now is attending Gill St. Bernard’s High School in Peapack-Gladstone.

Gill St. Bernard’s High School is an independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving approximately 700 students from age three through grade 12.

They offer a comprehensive and balanced curriculum and work to instill in our students a set of values that include compassion, service, responsibility and integrity.

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Isaiah Lipkin made Dean’s list for Northeastern University

Frank L. Cahill
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Isaiah Lipkin made Dean’s list for Northeastern University

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Isaiah Lipkin, a 2018 graduate of Gill St. Bernard’s High School, has made the Dean’s list for his Freshman Fall Semester at Northeastern University in Boston.

Isaiah attended Littleton Elementary, Brooklawn Middle School and then Gill St. Bernard’s High School In Peapack-Gladstone.

The Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business was founded in 1922 and the Graduate School of Business Administration in 1952.

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