MORRIS COUNTY — Meet Bolt, an approximately 6-8 year old Maltese! This little cutie is FULL of life and is looking for his forever family!

He loves to play and is a super happy-go-lucky boy! He was abandoned by some people who left him in an awful condition. His dew claws had grown into his leg by the time we got him. We are so happy that Bolt can now find his real forever family that loves and cares for him unconditionally!

Bolt is potty-trained and is good with cats and dogs! He can live with other dogs and children 10+. He’s a spunky guy that will love to play all day then cuddle up with you on the couch to watch a show. He loves to follow his foster mama around and gives plenty of kisses.

Bolt enjoys car rides, playing with his foster siblings, and getting attention. He would prefer not to be without his people more than a couple hours at a time though. What can we say, he loves getting love!

If you’re looking for a little cutie to add to your family, apply to adopt Bolt!

If you are interested in adopting Bolt, please fill out an application by clicking here.

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MORRIS COUNTY — Sandy is about two years old and weighs about 15-20 pounds.

This is what her foster mom has to say about her… Sandy is a sweetheart! She is great with everyone….people, other dogs and kids. When we come home she is so happy  she will run over to meet us.  Anywhere we go, Sandy will follow! She likes being with people. When you go to pet Sandy, she will roll over on her back for tummy rubs. And, Sandy has a stuffed toy that she carries around. She is just so darn cute! Sandy enjoys running around outside and she enjoys her walks.  She is calm, gentle and sweet. Every ounce of her sweetness.”

Sandy ended up in an over-populated high kill shelter because someone saw her running around NC and they followed her into an abandoned building.  Inside the building they found Sandy along with her puppies so they were taken to a shelter.  When FHDR found out about how sweet Sandy is, we rescued her along with her puppies and transported them New Jersey to live in a foster homes.  Sandy is hoping you have a furever home for her!

Sandy is so sweet you can’t help falling in love with her!

If interested in adopting Sandy, please email FHDR@att.net and to see more photos and a video clip, click here.

PARSIPPANY — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill applauded the passage of H.R. 8, a bipartisan universal background checks bill, the first piece of legislation co-sponsored by the Congresswoman. The bipartisan measure closes a loophole in current law by requiring universal background checks for gun purchases, with specific exemptions for family transfers and recreational hunting.

“I constantly hear from residents throughout my community about the need for common sense action in Congress to reduce gun violence,” said Congresswoman Sherrill. “I’m incredibly proud that the first piece of legislation I co-sponsored passed with bipartisan support. As a veteran trained in firearms in the U.S. Navy, and a former federal prosecutor who worked to keep illegal guns off the streets of New Jersey, I know this bill is urgently needed.

“Now the Senate must vote and show the American people we can work together and pass bipartisan legislation – legislation that reflects the overwhelming support in this country for universal background checks.”

Congresswoman Sherrill is a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

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.

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

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.

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.”

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!

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.

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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.