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New Jersey Hits the Jackpot with Record iGaming Revenue in May, but Land-Based Casinos Reclaim the Throne

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New Jersey’s gambling market saw another blockbuster month in May, setting a new record for iGaming revenue while also witnessing a notable comeback from traditional, land-based casinos. The state’s total gambling revenue for the month surged to $614.7 million, reflecting a 20.5% increase year-on-year and climbing 14.6% above April’s total, according to the latest data from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Online platforms continued to make headlines, especially those offering alternatives like Sweep Slots, which allow players to enjoy games with the thrill of real prizes without spending actual money. On the other hand, May marked the first time in several months that brick-and-mortar casinos brought in more revenue than any other gambling sector.

iGaming, though, didn’t step aside quietly. The digital segment posted a record $246.8 million in revenue, its best showing ever. That figure was 28.5% higher than in May 2024 and managed to beat the previous all-time high from March by 1.2%. Month-on-month, it rose by 4.9%. Online slots and table games alone contributed $244.2 million to that total, marking a 28.6% increase from last year. Internet poker, while a smaller slice of the pie, also performed well with $2.7 million in revenue, up 22.8%.

Leading the digital charge was FanDuel and its partner Golden Nugget Atlantic City, taking in $54.5 million. DraftKings, working alongside Resorts Casino Hotel, wasn’t far behind with $48.1 million. BetMGM and Borgata secured third place, collecting $32.5 million. Borgata’s standalone platform brought in $20.8 million, while Caesars Palace and Tropicana Atlantic City reported $18 million in combined iGaming revenue. The growth in the online sector continues to be buoyed by innovation, accessibility, and the rise of options like Sweep Slots, which give casual players a chance to win prizes in a more relaxed, legal environment using virtual currency.

Sports betting also had a strong May, generating $102.5 million in revenue, up 30.2% from last year and 13.3% higher than April. Online wagering was responsible for the lion’s share at $98 million, representing a 26.2% increase from the same month in 2024. Retail betting had a particularly eye-catching jump, up a staggering 326.6% from the prior year, finishing at $4.5 million. The total handle for May reached $1.01 billion, with online platforms accounting for $967.1 million of that and retail sportsbooks taking in $43.5 million. The state’s hold rate stood at a robust 10.14%, signaling solid profitability across the board.

In terms of individual operators, FanDuel and Meadowlands continued to dominate the online sportsbook space, bringing in $44.3 million. DraftKings and Resorts Casino Hotel followed with $28.3 million. BetFanatics and Bally’s generated $6.2 million, just ahead of Bet365 and Hard Rock with $6.0 million. ESPN Bet and Resorts rounded out the top performers at $4.9 million. For retail operations, Meadowlands led decisively with $4.8 million in earnings.

Despite the digital dominance, May belonged to the land-based casinos. After playing a secondary role for several months, they came roaring back with $265.3 million in revenue, which is a 10.9% increase year-over-year. Slot machines did the heavy lifting, contributing $194.8 million, which was up 7.5% from May of last year. Table games brought in $70.5 million, marking an impressive 21.9% gain. This resurgence reflects not only seasonal foot traffic increases but also perhaps a growing nostalgia for the physical casino experience, complete with its lights, sounds, and social ambiance.

From a tax perspective, New Jersey netted a tidy sum. The state collected $66.8 million from all gambling activities in May. Online gambling accounted for the largest share at $37.1 million, followed by $16.5 million from land-based casinos. Online sports betting generated $12.7 million in tax revenue, while retail betting contributed $454,318. These contributions underline how vital the gambling sector has become to the state’s financial ecosystem.

Year-to-date, the state’s total gambling revenue reached $2.74 billion, 6.6% higher than at the same point in 2024. iGaming accounted for $1.16 billion, land-based casinos brought in $1.12 billion, and sports wagering added $460.2 million to the tally. This upward trajectory highlights not only the maturity of New Jersey’s gambling market but also its resilience and adaptability across various platforms.

The month of May served as a clear reminder that while online gambling continues to push the envelope, traditional casinos still hold a strong emotional and economic sway. New Jersey’s gambling scene is proving that both worlds can thrive, sometimes in competition, often in harmony.

30-Year PILOT Agreement Paves Way for New Industrial Growth in Parsippany

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Frank L. Cahill
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Rendering of the planned 128,000-square-foot industrial facility at 7 Campus Drive in Parsippany, set to replace a vacant office building as part of a major redevelopment project by Saxum Real Estate and Penwood Real Estate Investment Management.

PARSIPPANY — Another vacant office building in Parsippany is set to come down as part of a joint venture’s plan to construct a new 128,000-square-foot speculative warehouse just north of Route 10. The project, which includes a 30-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, aims to bring long-term economic benefits to the property and its future tenants.

The developers, Saxum Real Estate and Penwood Real Estate Investment Management LLC, announced they’ve acquired the 10-acre tract at 7 Campus Drive. They plan to raze the existing 156,000-square-foot office building and have received all necessary site plan and outside agency approvals to begin construction this summer.

Completion is slated for the fourth quarter of 2026. The new warehouse will feature 36-foot clear ceiling heights, robust power capacity, and advanced design elements tailored for warehouse, distribution, light manufacturing, and assembly uses—appealing to a growing market of sophisticated industrial tenants.

“7 Campus Drive’s strategic location, proximity to high-quality labor, and market-leading building specifications position the project as a premier headquarters destination,” said Steve Feinberg, Director of Investments – Industrial at Saxum. “We are very excited to launch our Penwood relationship with this closing and continue our growth together.”

Cushman & Wakefield’s David Bernhaut, Gary Gabriel, Kyle Schmidt, Ryan Larkin, and Seth Zuidema brokered the sale to the joint venture, which includes Summit-based Saxum and Penwood Select Industrial Partners VII LP. According to a post by Traded NJ, the seller was The Birch Group, which purchased the building from Mack-Cali Realty Corp. approximately five years ago. The transaction closed at roughly $16.3 million.

“The entire Penwood team is thrilled to close our first partnership deal with Saxum,” said Andrew MacDonald, Senior Vice President for Acquisitions at Penwood. “We look forward to transforming this site into a sought-after logistics facility.”

The developers highlighted the site’s ideal location—just minutes from Interstates 287 and 80, within 30 miles of New York City, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Port Newark-Elizabeth—placing more than 11 million consumers within a one-hour drive.

Overnight Milling and Paving Scheduled on Route 46

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Frank L. Cahill
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Crews prepare for overnight milling and paving on Route 46 in Parsippany, with work scheduled nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department has announced upcoming overnight roadwork on Route 46. Over the next few nights, the New Jersey Department of Transportation will mill and pave select sections of the highway between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Drivers are urged to use caution and plan alternate routes. Work schedules may change depending on weather conditions.

Please refer to the image below for specific work zones and updates.

District 15Fifteen Welcomes First Residents as Retail Leasing Surges

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Frank L. Cahill
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The Smyth at District 15Fifteen, Parsippany's newest luxury apartment building, welcomes residents with modern design, upscale amenities, and retail just steps away.

PARSIPPANY—A major mixed-use development is rapidly taking shape along Route 10, where the newly opened District 15Fifteen is home to its first residents and attracting a surge in retail leasing activity.

Replacing a once-vacant 290,000-square-foot office campus between Johnson Road and Dryden Way, the ambitious project envisions a walkable, town-square-style destination featuring 498 luxury apartments, 58,600 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and a Residence Inn by Marriott. The first of three residential buildings is now open, with the remaining two set to be completed later this year.

The development is a joint effort by Stanbery Development Group, Claremont Development, and PCCP LLC. Leasing momentum has been strong: more than 26,530 square feet of retail space has already been signed, bringing the project’s commercial component close to 50 percent leased. Pierson Commercial is leading the retail leasing strategy.

A Burtons Grill & Bar typically spans ~6,200 sq ft, seats ~200 guests inside and ~40 outside, combines an open, exhibition-style kitchen with a central bar, offers a blend of communal, booth, and private seating, and dedicates about one-third of its space to kitchen and service operations.

New additions to the space include:

  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar offers a unique, tech-driven dining experience. Fresh sushi is delivered via conveyor belts and served tableside.
  • Burton’s Grill & Bar is a polished American restaurant with 22 locations. It offers scratch-made dishes, allergy-friendly menus, and stylish dining. It emphasizes exceptional service, fresh ingredients, and consistent quality.
  • Meximodo, a trendy Mexican eatery from LeMalt Hospitality Group, is recognized for its Guinness World Record tequila selection.
  • Al-Basha, a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean concept previously featured in USA Today
  • Haraz Coffee House, known for its authentic Yemeni coffee and food
  • Brunswick Burger House, a new offering from the Dream Big restaurant group
  • Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar, the state’s largest full-service beauty destination
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar combines modern technology with Japanese dining tradition—featuring a conveyor belt sushi system, touch‑panel ordering, and “eatertainment” elements for a fun, interactive experience

Another seven leases totaling more than 15,000 square feet are nearing finalization. Retail spaces from 1,200 to 6,000 square feet remain available.

“This strong leasing activity underscores District 15Fifteen’s positioning as a key Morris County destination,” said Ryan Starkman, Vice President of Pierson Commercial. “We are strategically building a retail tenant mix that will serve District 15Fifteen residents and the broader community over the long term.”

The residential portion is off to a strong start. The first building, Smyth at District 15Fifteen, opened this past spring with 262 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 554 to 1,240 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, two courtyards with a pool, a sports simulator, coworking spaces, a pet spa, and more. Bozzuto Management Co. oversees property operations.

Claremont Development Partner Jeff Bastow noted Smyth’s “exceptionally strong” leasing velocity and expressed excitement over the growing community. Two additional phases—Mason and a 55-and-over residence called Mason East—are expected to debut later this year.

Slated for full completion in early spring 2026, District 15Fifteen is poised to become a new downtown destination in Parsippany, revitalizing a key stretch of Route 10.

District 15Fifteen Unveils Growing Lineup of Retail and Restaurant Tenants

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Frank L. Cahill
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A Burtons Grill & Bar typically spans ~6,200 sq ft, seats ~200 guests inside and ~40 outside, combines an open, exhibition-style kitchen with a central bar, offers a blend of communal, booth, and private seating, and dedicates about one-third of its space to kitchen and service operations.

PARSIPPANY — District 15Fifteen has announced a slate of new retail and restaurant tenants set to open in 2025 or early 2026. Seven additional leases totaling over 15,000 square feet are nearing finalization. Retail opportunities ranging from 1,200 to 6,000 square feet remain available.

The development features 58,600 square feet of commercial space and quickly becomes a culinary and lifestyle hub. Confirmed tenants include:

  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar – A tech-driven Japanese dining experience where fresh sushi arrives via conveyor belt and is served tableside.
  • Burtons Grill & Bar – A polished American restaurant with 22 locations nationwide, offering scratch-made dishes, allergy-friendly menus, and exceptional service.
  • Meximodo – A trendy Mexican concept from LeMalt Hospitality Group, famed for its Guinness World Record tequila collection.
  • Al-Basha – A Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant previously recognized by USA Today.
  • Haraz Coffee House – A specialty coffee shop known for authentic Yemeni coffee and fresh, flavorful offerings.
  • Brunswick Burger House – A new burger and chicken concept from the Dream Big restaurant group.
  • Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar – New Jersey’s largest full-service salon and beauty destination.

With its strategic location and dynamic mix of tenants, District 15Fifteen continues to shape a new downtown for Parsippany.

Cooling Centers Open in Morris County

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Frank L. Cahill
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Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Extreme Heat Warning

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning through Wednesday June 24 until 8:00 p.m. with temperatures of up 100 degrees.

Stay safe from the heat by drinking plenty of water and staying indoors. If you see someone suffering from a heat emergency, call 911. 

Signs and symptoms of heat-related illness include: high body temperature (103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher); hot, red, dry, or damp skin; a fast, strong pulse; a headache, dizziness, nausea and/or confusion, and losing consciousness.

The Morris County Office on Aging, Disabilities, and Community Programming reminds senior citizens and vulnerable Morris County residents that the level of heat and humidity expected may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

Residents are encouraged to check on elderly family members and neighbors during this time. Please do not leave children, adults or pets in vehicles.

If you are having difficulty dealing with the heat, please check with your municipal Office of Emergency Management or police department in each of the county’s 39 towns to find a cooling shelter in your community.  You also can call NJ 211.

The Morris County Office of Emergency Management will closely monitor the excessive heat advisory and coordinate with municipalities to offer any needed assistance over the next few days.

If you have not already done so, please take the time to register with Smart 911, a free emergency call service available to Morris County residents that provides first responders key information about you and your family members during an emergency.

Golden Age Club of Saint Peter Church to Host “Summer Fun” Luncheon

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Golden Age Club of Saint Peter Church is bringing the community together for an afternoon of music, food, and friendship at its upcoming “Summer Fun” celebration on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The event will take place at the East Hanover Manor, located at 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Attendees can look forward to a delightful luncheon, one complimentary drink, and live entertainment provided by the talented Joe Zisa and Friends. Known for their engaging performances, Zisa and his band promise to bring energy and enjoyment to this special summer gathering.

Tickets are priced at $57.00 for members and $65.00 for non-members. All payments must be received by Monday, July 7. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged to ensure participation.

For reservations and more information, please contact Doris O’Rourke at [email protected].

This fun-filled event offers a wonderful opportunity for seniors and community members to connect, enjoy good food, and celebrate the season together.

Parsippany High School Class of 2025 Graduates

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony was a dignified and heartfelt celebration, honoring the accomplishments of this year’s graduates. The program opened with a stirring performance of “Overture for Winds” by the Parsippany High School Combined Bands under the direction of Erin Neglio, followed by the traditional processional, “Pomp & Circumstance.” Student Council President Eva Schmieder led the Flag Salute and offered warm welcoming remarks, with the National Anthem beautifully performed by the Parsippany High School Choir, directed by Christine Wilson. The Alma Mater, sung by the graduating class, added a nostalgic touch. Salutatorian Ian Ali addressed his peers with thoughtful reflections, followed by greetings from Dr. Denis Mulroony and a special dedication from Board of Education member Michelle Shappell. Principal Melissa Carucci delivered her remarks before Valedictorian Lithra Sankari took the stage. The ceremony featured a touching dedication song, “Great Adventure,” performed by the school choir. Senior Class President Jaan Shahzad passed the senior gavel, symbolizing leadership transition, before Principal Carucci presented the graduates. Board of Education President Alison Cogan and member Timothy Berrios conferred the diplomas. The ceremony concluded with a formal recessional to “Mt. Healthy March,” conducted by Gregory Dalakian, bringing the memorable evening to a proud and celebratory close.

The event marked a significant milestone for the graduates preparing to embark on their next chapter. Below is the complete list of Parsippany High School’s Class of 2025 graduates, presented alphabetically by last name.

Vishwa R. Acharya, Wyatt Adams, Yamie Aguirre, Jawad Ahmadi, Isabel Sabrina Alameda, Ian Ali, Arshan Syed Ali, Thomas J. Allen, Carolyn Rose Allen, Bhavisha Alwani, Omar A. Amin, Sanjana Amudhan, Derek Costa Araujo, Addison Patricia Arcaro, Aashna Arora, Ali M. Asmaeilzadah, Yasemin Nazli Ayaz, Mohamed Said El Sayed Ibrahim Badr, Laila Sophia Bakhtiar, Sahana Anand Balamurali, Gianna K. Balani, Jenna Grace Beck, Ceyla Beg, Gabriella Nelida Bermudez, Aarjun Bodade, Zeshaan Ali Bokhari, Khalil Nasir Bonner, John Bottarini, Jared J. Brot, Tayla Bui and Gabriella Gela-Rose Bukwich.

Bryan David Cali, Margarete Joy Calkins, Brooklyn Alana Cameron, Fabricio Ariel Casco, Amelia Castro, Jadan P Centeno, Leila Jade Chaoub, Tirthraj R. Chauhan, Bhumika B. Chavan, Anisha Chhabra, Marisa Ann Christ, Karla Moreno Clavijo, Lucas Neal Coe, Thomas John Cogan, Nicole Marie Corcino, Alyssa Ann Corforte, Gabriel Gold Correa, Sofia Rodriguez Cruz, Anvi Ganesh Dalvi, Van Dang, Amanda Ann Dean, Samuel S. Gustin Diaz, Paul Thomas Lo Dico, Risha Marathe Dinesh, Mason Joseph Van Dunk, Camila Sierra Esquivel, Arpita Hitesh Goradia, Nicolas Robert Graziano, Lukas Grippo, Jonathan David Gubin, Sean Hansberry, Trey Lukas Hendershot, Michael Charles Henry, Samuel Hsiao, Martin Arjun Hudelmaier, Sidney Harold Huppert, Matthew Khang Huynh, and Khalea Chevonne Hyman.

Evangeline En-Yi Iman, Nikoloz Iveri Inashvili, Shreya Iyer, Shruti Iyer, Christopher Maurice Jackson, Ava Jimenez-Jacobus, Ariana Rose Johns, Manas Joshi, Kevin S. Regan Jr, Andrew Foster Smith, Jr., Georgia Athena Kachulis, Sarvajit Ashwin Karanth, Elisabeth Alexandra Karkanias, Aubrey Gianna Kaye, Olivia Kelley, Dana Joy Krulan, Shiva Lamichhane, Genevieve Li, Edward Dennis Limanov, Fidel Gregorio Lopez, Camryn Renee Lorencovitz, Kelly Lu, Ava Jane Macaluso, Tyler Burton Maloney, Simran Singh Manhas, Benjamin Thomas Mathew, Abel Mathukutty, Yaury Matos, Dennis E. Mesci, Averi R. Monochello, Kathryn V. Montecuollo, Jessenia Mora, Ashton Kennedy Morey, Sarina Mostatabi, Danny Moughrabi, Ryan Murphy, Amrita Nadathur, Yashasvi Nekkanti, Noah Nelson, and Shamili Nimmala.

Katherine Michelle Orellana, Rafael Osorio, William S. Paguay, Tanush Panuganti, Olivia Sondra Parenti, Matthew James Parker, Shriya S. Patel, Devin Parag Patel, Rishi Patel, Jash Patel, Anya U. Patel, Om Patel, Krish Rajesh Pipalia, Joshua J. Piperato, Sharan Pithwa, Ann Ofoliwa Portuphy, Rithwik Rakesh Pothumudi, Christopher Ever Quijandria, Laila Qureshi, Medina Rahmat, Prasad Ramaradj, Carlos Francisco Ramirez, Roma Rangaswamy, Isabel Monsalve Restrepo, Zachary Villiamaria Reyes, Isabella Grace Rivera, Jonathan Rojas, Yug J. Rojivadiya, Dhruv Roy, Denys Ruchkin, Vanessa Sanchez, Lithra Sankari, Eva Leigh Schmieder, Mallikaarjun Senthil-Kumar, Rishi A. Shah, Sohan Rakesh Shah, Karishma Shah, Suravi V. Shah, Angad Mohit Shah, Jaan A. Shahzad, Meghna Singh, Aanya R. Sinha, Arthur Smith, Emily Lynn Smith, Chandan Sreekumar, Cole James Stauffer, Jake Ryan Stauffer, Zachary Elijah Stockdale-Smith, Samantha Sunga, Bryan Carlo D. Sunga, Jason Robert Swartz, Emma Catherine Swenson, Angelica Marie Torres, Prisha Trivedi, Esma N. Turudu, Nazli Ucar, Denzel Okechi Uhuegbu, Isabella Morales Urina, Krish Vachhani, Jay Vaghela, Brian Cruz Vargas, Jaslyn Vargas, Milan Vega, Sanjeev Venkatachalamurthy, Michael George Vuolo, Mehak Wadhan, Xavier Mark Santos Ward, Sylene Monet Whittle, Hope Hannah-Marie Wiltshire, Ryan Joseph Wink, Dron A. Zaveri, Eric Zhang, Kevin Zheng, Haohang Zheng, Nicholas Gilpathis Zigman and Justin Anthony Zitelli.

Webber Bill Aims to Keep Predators Away from Student Athletes

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Frank L. Cahill
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Assemblyman Jay Webber

MORRIS COUNTY – He authored landmark legislation known as “pass the trash,” signed into law in 2018, to keep sexual predators out of the classroom. Assemblyman Jay Webber wants to keep student athletes safe from predatory coaches.

On Thursday, the Assemblyman introduced a bill requiring anyone working with student athletes to undergo annual background checks.

“This isn’t the Saturday morning Little League of our childhood. This is a multi-billion-dollar industry, with the push to discover the next Shohei Ohtani or Caitlin Clark. The increasing demand for coaches and trainers and the popularity of travel teams has created more opportunities for our athletes while at the same time increasing their chances of being exposed to harm,” Webber (R-Morris) said. “Sadly, men and women who want to harm children find ways to work with children. And the lack of regulation and oversight within many youth sports makes it an attractive opportunity for predators.”

The bill comes on the heels of an explosive NJ.com investigation published this week that found more than 100 coaches, trainers, and sports complex owners have been accused of sex crimes against minors, 57 of those happening since 2020. Many were able to exploit the lack of background checks or inaccurate, out-of-date offender databases to gain access to victims.

A lack of uniform state law has allowed problematic coaches to avoid scrutiny and continue operating in the coaching realm. Despite thousands of youth sports teams across more than 20 sports, requirements for coaches vary drastically from league to league. Some require stringent background checks while others have none at all. The investigation found that some coaches with formal criminal charges are not on these lists. Some are on the list but still actively coaching.

The state sex offender registry, created under Megan’s Law in 1994, does little to deter offenders or prevent sex crimes, according to a 2009 study cited in the investigation. Seventy-two percent of that law’s offenders don’t appear on the registry. Only 14 of the 118 coaches accused of sex crimes since 2015 are registered sex offenders online.

Webber, a father of eight and a volunteer baseball, softball, and basketball coach, said he’s glad the NJ.com investigation has brought this critical issue to light. 

“My children have been in every sport imaginable, and overall, sports have provided our kids with tremendous experiences and incredible opportunities.  Parents perform their due diligence to keep their kids safe while they enjoy youth sports, but the tools are broken,” Webber said. “My bill will create uniform mandates for criminal background checks and tough penalties to encourage compliance for all youth sports coaches, trainers, and anyone working with our young athletes to keep predators away.”

Community Invited to Attend July 24 Board of Education Meeting

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Frank L. Cahill
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Members of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education will hold a meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Here are the details of the meeting:

  • Location: Parsippany High School, 309 Baldwin Road.
  • Closed Session: 5:30 p.m.
  • Regular Session: 6:00 p.m.

Purpose of the Meeting:

  • Student Awards
  • Personnel
  • Award of Bids
  • Payment of Bills
  • Transfer of Funds
  • General Business Items

The Superintendent’s Bulletin for the meeting is available at: Superintendent’s Bulletins

Action may be taken on these and other matters added to the agenda after publication.

Cultural Celebration in Parsippany Honors India’s Vivek Tankha

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Gandhian Society, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Parsippany and the Zakir Husain Study Circle, hosted a special “Meet and Greet” in Parsippany to honor Shri Vivek Tankha, a distinguished Member of India’s Parliament and committed Rotarian, for his extraordinary philanthropic and humanitarian service.

Mr. Tankha, a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India and current Member of the Rajya Sabha, was recognized for his long-standing dedication to advancing healthcare, education, and development in rural regions across India. His leadership and advocacy have positioned him as a powerful symbol of service and justice.

Event organizer Rajender Dichpally of the Gandhian Society joined Rotary Club of Parsippany President Santosh Peddi in presenting Mr. Tankha with official citations of appreciation. Bhadra Butala, founder of the Gandhian Society, also presented a commemorative plaque alongside Mahesh Wani, Niren Choudhary, and Rajender Dichpally. Rotary members Santosh Peddi and Mahender Reddy honored Mr. Tankha with a Rotary pin and additional accolades.

The evening featured a vibrant cultural performance by local youth showcasing traditional Indian dance, adding a festive touch to the celebration. Guests were also excited to learn about the upcoming screening of Renaissance Man, a biopic on Mr. Tankha’s life and contributions. The film will be featured at the New York Film Festival on June 21, offering a cinematic tribute to his impactful work in uplifting underserved communities.

Mr. Tankha previously served as Additional Solicitor General of India and is widely respected for his contributions to public life through the lens of service, law, and advocacy.

The event highlighted the shared values of compassion, justice, and community leadership—core principles of both the Gandhian Society and Rotary International.

Parsippany Hills High School Celebrates the Class of 2025

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Hills High School's Class of 2025 celebrates their graduation, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for 248 proud Vikings.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 in a ceremony filled with tradition, pride, and excitement for the future.

The event began with a formal processional to Edward Elgar’s iconic “Pomp & Circumstance,” performed by the school’s talented band. Athon Ros led the Flag Salute, followed by a stirring performance of the National Anthem by the combined choir and band.

Shyanne Liu, the Class of 2025 Salutatorian, offered inspiring remarks, followed by Gianna Imperati’s heartfelt “History of the Class of 2025.” This year’s Valedictorian, Matthew Ho, addressed his peers with a message of perseverance and vision. Ho, who will attend Carnegie Mellon University, was recognized for his academic excellence, leadership, and dedication throughout his years at Parsippany Hills.

Principal Dr. Matthew J. Thompson led the presentation of graduates, with Superintendent Dr. Robert Sutter making the opening remarks. Board of Education President Mr. Jack Raia participated in the conferment of diplomas, representing the district’s pride in the graduating class.

The ceremony concluded with the Parsippany Hills High School Alma Mater singing and a grand recessional to the “Golden Celebration Overture” by Christopher Bemotas.

A total of 248 graduates from the Class of 2025 shared their post-secondary plans, ranging from top universities and career education to military service and full-time employment. The list reflects this exceptional group of students’ diverse paths and bright futures.

Congratulations to the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2025!

Alexandra Maria Acevedo, Jaylenne Acosca, Gerar Aguirre-Tellez, Larissa Alasmar, Mursal Zahra Alizada, Muhammad Shahzeb Amir, Nola Anne Andersen, Marcin Angelov, Devin Appice, Anika Arora, Ishika Arrunategui, Keyla Gordillo Asitimbay, Sydney Rose Atwell, Prisha Bakshi, Xavier Tiburcio Socarras Ballesteros, Gavin John Barbrack, Andrew Pecer Baumann, Christopher Eric Becher, Sydney Ann Beehler, Joyce J. Bekiet, De’Marco D. Berry, Aaryan D. Bhatt, Shivanshi Bhatnagar, Ananya Bhargava, Mohammad Daniel Bhatti, Madeline Kathryn Bland, Grace Ann Bolcar, Gelia J. Brutus, Andrew A. Cafe, Alison Cai, Lilli Rose Calamita, Eleni Antonietta Calicchio, Joshua Vicente Camero, Louis Edward Caponegro, Nicole Gabrielle Carvajal, Ray Castillo, Abhik Chakraborty, Shamik Chakraborty, Omkar Chandane, Kira Ann Chebishev, Ivan Chen, Christian D. Chiu, Mahima Chowdhary, Daniel Mark Conway, Damian E. Corrales, Ilario Ricardo Cruz, and Jazier Cruz.

Anisha Das, Charmi Dave, Mariam Davituliani, Andrew Maynard Dehlin, Anthony James Dell, Esha Desai, Vikram Devulapally, Jia Dewnani, Sia Dewnani, Lilith Eve Dowd, Elizabeth Rose Duffy, Daniel Joseph Durso, Sri Maithreyi Edem, Justin Matthew Eisner, Ronald Ellerbee, Nadeen Elmorsy, Mazen M. Elsoukkary, Gabriela Sarah Farah, Simra Farhan, Manha Fatima, Nicholas Manuel Ferreira, Allison Elizabeth Flamio, Satya Samhitha Gabbita, Princy Gade, Jender Harley Garzon Galviz, Lucas Garcia, Owen Zachary Garcia, Sofia Cameron Garcia, Sofia Isabel Gaza, Carin J. Genovese, Danaisha A. Gibbs, Rishika V. Gohil, Yurly Goncharenko, Akshat Goyal, Lara A. Habib, Candace Elizabeth Hardy, Judy Mahmoud Helal, AJ Herre, Zachary Jefferson Holbert-Paszko, Brandon X. Huang, and Sophie Elaine Hutchinson.

Sophia N. Italiano, Deena Ramos Ignacio, Gianna Grace Imperati, Maxwell Egan Ingersoll, Suzanne Michele Irwin, Azmi Tai Istrefi, Shubhii G. Jatkar, Johan Johney, Connor Michael Johnson, Juliana Elise Jolley, Jada Danielle Jones, Nazaiah Elijah Jones, Pablo S. Juarez, Adele Rose Kasper, Isabelle Mae Kelson, Keshav Khandelwal, Parnika Khanna, Vricika Sai Kilaru, Kaylie Brooke Kornreich, Mason Drago Kosovich, Daksh Kotadia, Nathaniel Atcicus Krawchuk, Alexander Aryan Kumar, Acharva Kumar, Olivia Christine Kumburis, Rohan Harish Kurani, Clark Gabriel Laforteza, Maya Lau, Samuel Chung-Yin Lau, Natan Ian Leyzerov, Rafael Josiah Lindsay, Shyanne Liu, Swaci Sudheer Mahajan, Hemashree Mahesh, Cayden Stephen Mahon, Marwah Malik, Sri Naga Pragna Mandava, Addison Catherine Marcell, Amelia Grace Marotta, Aryan Masaldan, Aaron Mathew, Jacob John Mathew, Quinn Shea McNulcy, Valerie Mendez, Brian Thomas Metz, Meghan Riley Metz, Ossian Alejandro Miller, Faiqa Mir, Cooper Talladega Moffatt, Riley Kaelyn Mogan, Elijah Stephen Morris, Shaniya Mott, Zoe Muriente, Arjun J. Narkar, Aaron Victor Nathan, Sofia Nichols, Kaden Gregory Nicolaou, Jade Lucia Nieczkowski, Hazly Solano Nieto, and Ryan Edward Nolan.

Ali Amir Ozaltin, Palki Palki, Raina V. Parikh, Jeremy Park, Aman Patel, Ansh Patel, Deep Pankaj Patel, Dylan Amie Patel, Jiya Manish Patel, Jiya Parag Patel, Krishna A. Patel, Love Vimal Patel, Mahi Patel, Manav Patel, Nikki Patel, Pricci Patel, Shiv Sanjaykumar Patel, Thomas James Pawlusiak, Josie Faith Pellecchia, Nadir Ky’Shon Pettiway, Madeleine Lowri Phillips, Peyton Elizabeth Poff, Krystal Porcillo, Brandon Proctor, Isabella Grace Rabadi, Muhammad Ali Rabbani, Sameeksha Rajeev, Nader R. Rawshani, Vedant Ray, Hrishikesh Vaddi Reddy, Miguel Angel Medrano Reyes, Tyler Jeffrey Rhinesmith, Sean Allen Ries, Sarah Robinson, Isabella Bryanna Rodriguez, Emma Marie Roeder-Salcedo, Athon M. Ros, Daniella Rossec, Samir Saha, Thania Michel Salazar-Morales, Charles O. Saldarini, Marcos A. Santos, Alan Rohic Saravanan, Atilla Togan Savaci, Aadi Shah, Aarya Shah, Krisha Niravkumar Shah, Meshva H. Shah, Christie Shao, Vahishta Sheikh, Arya Mahesh Shewale, Vithun Sivaraj, Trevor James Snellings, Hetvi B. Sojitra, Yash Bhavik Sojitra, Alexander James Spada, Nicholas Robert Spada, Tatiana Sperling, Marcus Stamler, Stefan M. Stojkovic, Alexander M. Stringham, Santos Yair Suazo Joyas, and Sudarshan Surendranathan.

Harini Talluri, Hasini Talluri, Meehira R. Tarpara, Arsha Mirzakhani Fard Tehrani, Rosha Mirzakhani Fard Tehrani, Lidia Jo Terrell, Adison Thieleman, Sydnee Faith Kathleen Thom, Shambhavi Tiwari, Matthew Tortorici, Keegan Douglas Tracy, Do Nguyen My Tran, Jacob T. Tran, Harry Scott Trella, Raymond Trunk, Teesta Tulsyan, Benjamin Lucas Ucab, Kirubhaharan K. Uthanumallian, Devance Andreas Vargas, Diego Antonio Vargas-Paz, Jimena E. Mancia Vasquez, Gabrielle Guendulain Vega, Ava Grace Vicenzino, Shivam Bhagyesh Vyas, Tanish Vyas, Brielle Elizabeth Wallace, Sunny Shi-Rong Yang, Rebecca A. Yanni, Tabitha Danis Ysidro, Andrew Letian Zhang, and Jie Zheng.

Fighting for Life: Jigisha Desai’s Ongoing Battle with Kidney Disease and the Hope for a Transplant

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Anikait Sota
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Jigisha Desai

PARSIPPANY — Jigisha Desai’s journey with kidney disease has never been easy, but the past several months have tested her resilience like never before. A Parsippany resident known for her community spirit and quiet strength, Jigisha has lived with chronic kidney disease for nearly two decades. Yet it wasn’t until last fall that the severity of her illness demanded a major, life-altering step.

In August 2024, her health began to deteriorate sharply. “I just started feeling sicker and weaker every day,” she recalled. “By October, it became clear that dialysis was no longer avoidable.”

After consultations with her medical team, Jigisha made the difficult decision to begin dialysis. The first step—placing a catheter—was delayed by both scheduling and healing time, a physically painful and emotionally draining wait. Once cleared, she opted for home dialysis, a path that offers some control but comes with its own intense challenges.

“Home dialysis isn’t just something you can jump into,” she explained. “It took months of training, trial, and adjustment just to get comfortable with the process.” Her home transformed into what she describes as “a mini-warehouse,” with boxes of sterile supplies stacked floor to ceiling and machines humming throughout the day and night.

But beyond the technical learning curve lies a harder reality: exhaustion. “It’s a full-time job,” Jigisha said. “Physically, I’m often wiped out. Mentally, it’s hard to keep up the fight every single day.” She experiences highs and lows, frequently battling fatigue and nausea while trying to maintain some normalcy in her family life.

Still, perhaps the greatest burden isn’t just the medical regimen, but the effect on her loved ones. “It’s not just my life that changed. My family has had to adapt too. We’ve all had to learn how to live differently,” she said. Her children navigate the emotional weight of seeing their mother in such a vulnerable state, while relatives provide daily support and encouragement.

Despite the hardship, Jigisha remains focused on one hope: a kidney transplant. She is currently listed at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Her transplant coordinator, Alyson Thorward, can be reached at (973) 322-5028. Jigisha’s blood type is O+, but St. Barnabas participates in the paired kidney exchange program—meaning donors of any blood type can potentially be matched through the national network.

Her story has already inspired many in Parsippany. Friends have organized awareness efforts, and neighbors continue to show support through messages, meals, and moral encouragement. Jigisha has become a symbol of perseverance—not through dramatic gestures, but through quiet, unwavering courage.

For now, the machines continue to whir in her living room, and the donor list still holds her name. But Jigisha Desai faces the future with resolve, reminding us all that even in the hardest chapters of life, hope endures.

Parsippany Hills High School Announces Class of 2025 Post-Graduation Destinations

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Frank L. Cahill
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Matthew Ho, Valedictorian of Parsippany Hills High School’s Class of 2025, will attend Carnegie Mellon University this fall.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School proudly celebrates the Class of 2025, with graduates pursuing various post-secondary paths that reflect their talents, ambitions, and diverse interests. Students have committed to programs nationwide, from prestigious institutions like Carnegie Mellon, Emory, Johns Hopkins, and NYU, to respected public universities including Rutgers, Penn State, and the University of Maryland. Many will continue their education at County College of Morris and other community colleges, while others are entering the workforce, the military, or taking a gap year. The comprehensive list of destinations showcases the academic excellence and preparedness of PHHS students as they take the next step in their personal and professional journeys.

Class of 2025 Profile:

4-Year College77.78%
2 Year College12.9%
Continued Education1.25%
Career5.65%
Gap Year2.02%
Military0.4%

Below is a complete list of where Parsippany Hills High School’s Class of 2025 is headed following graduation. A total of 248 graduates shared their post-secondary plans.

CollegeStudent
Albright CollegeRonald Ellerbee
American UniversityCharles Saldarini
Arcadia UniversityMadeline Bland
Arizona State UniversityRay Castillo
Artistic AcademyJaylenne Acosta
Artistic AcademyIsabelle Kelson
Bergen Community CollegeKrystal Portillo
Caldwell UniversitySlater Di Maggio
Caldwell UniversityDanaisha Gibbs
Carnegie Mellon UniversityMatthew Ho
Champlain CollegeOlivia Kumburis
Clemson UniversityKaylie Kornreich
Clemson UniversityChristie Shao
County College of MorrisGerar Aguirre-Tellez
County College of MorrisMartin Angelov
County College of MorrisLilli Calamita
County College of MorrisMahima Chowdhary
County College of MorrisJazier Cruz
County College of MorrisMariam Davituliani
County College of MorrisAndrew Dehlin
County College of MorrisNguyen My Tran Do
County College of MorrisDaniel Durso
County College of MorrisNadeen Elmorsy
County College of MorrisJender Garzon Galviz
County College of MorrisKelya Gordillo Asitimbay
County College of MorrisSophia Italiano
County College of MorrisJuliana Jolley
County College of MorrisNathaniel Krawchuk
County College of MorrisMarwah Malik
County College of MorrisFaiqa Mir
County College of MorrisRiley Mogan
County College of MorrisKaden Nicolaou
County College of MorrisAnsh Patel
County College of MorrisMadeleine Phillips
County College of MorrisMuhammad Rabbani
County College of MorrisThania Salazar-Morales
County College of MorrisArya Shewale
County College of MorrisStefan Stojkovic
County College of MorrisRosha Tehrani
County College of MorrisSydnee Thom
County College of MorrisRaymond Trunk
County College of MorrisDiego Vargas-Paz
CUNY City CollegeMahi Patel
Drexel UniversityEsha Desai
Drexel UniversityVritika Sai Kilaru
Emory UniversityOxford College – Shyanne Liu
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityNadir Pettiway
Full Sail UniversityAndrew Cafe
Indiana University-BloomingtonHasini Talluri
International EducationVikram Devulapally
International EducationSri Maithreyi Edem
James Madison UniversityGrace Bolcar
James Madison UniversityLouis Caponegro
Johns Hopkins UniversityAryan Masaldan
Johnson & Wales UniversityAlexander Spada
Lehigh UniversityNicholas Ferreira
Lehigh UniversityAthon Ros
Louisiana State UniversityNola Andersen
Loyola University MarylandVahishta Sheikh
Marywood UniversityAddison Martell
Mercer County Community CollegeDe’Marco Berry
Millersville University of PennsylvaniaKira Chebishev
Misericordia UniversityElizabeth Duffy
Misericordia UniversityIsabella Rodriguez
Monmouth UniversityGabriela Farah
Monmouth UniversityAllison Flamio
Monmouth UniversityMarcus Stamler
Montclair State UniversityLarissa Alasmar
Montclair State UniversityDamian Corrales
Montclair State UniversityManha Fatima
Montclair State UniversityCarin Genovese
Montclair State UniversityAzmi Istrefi
Montclair State UniversityKeshav Khandelwal
Montclair State UniversityShaniya Mott
Montclair State UniversityManav Patel
Montclair State UniversityBrandon Proctor
Montclair State UniversityShivam Vyas
MilitaryShiv Patel
Moravian UniversityAmelia Marotta
Muhlenberg CollegeGelia Brutus
Muhlenberg CollegeAndrew Herre
New Jersey City UniversityValerie Mendez
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyJoyce Bekiet
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDaniel Conway
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyPrincy Gade
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyLara Habib
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyJohan Johney
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyPablo Juarez
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAtharva Kumar
New Jersey Institute of TechnologySri Naga Pragna Mandava
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyJacob Mathew
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyQuinn McNulty
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAaron Nathan
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDeep Patel
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyJiya P Patel
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyKrishna Patel
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyVedant Ray
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAadi Shah
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyHetvi Sojitra
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyMeehira Tarpara
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyShambhavi Tiwari
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyKirubhaharan Uthanumallian
New York UniversityAnika Arora
Northeastern UniversitySamuel Lau
Northeastern UniversityHrishikesh Reddy
Ocean County Community CollegeElijah Morris
Pace UniversityMohammad Bhatti
Pace UniversityAtilla Savaci
Pennsylvania State UniversityEleni Calicchio
Pennsylvania State UniversityAnisha Das
Pennsylvania State UniversityArjun Narkar
Pennsylvania State UniversityDylan Patel
Pennsylvania State UniversityAarya Shah
Pennsylvania State UniversityKiara Toribio
Pennsylvania State UniversityAva Vicenzino
Purdue UniversityAman Patel
Purdue UniversityIsabella Rabadi
Purdue UniversitySamir Saha
Purdue UniversitySudarshan Surendranathan
Purdue UniversityHarini Talluri
Purdue UniversityJie Zheng
Ramapo College of New JerseyBrian Metz
Rider UniversityLilith Dowd
Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbhik Chakraborty
Rochester Institute of TechnologyShamik Chakraborty
Rowan UniversityLucas Garcia
Rutgers UniversityAlexandra Acevedo
Rutgers UniversityMuhammad Amir
Rutgers UniversityPrisha Bakshi
Rutgers UniversityAnanya Bhargava
Rutgers UniversityShivanshi Bhatnagar
Rutgers UniversityAaryan Bhatt
Rutgers UniversityAlison Cai
Rutgers UniversityNicole Gabrielle Carvajal
Rutgers UniversityOmkar Chandane
Rutgers UniversityCharmi Dave
Rutgers UniversityJia Dewnani
Rutgers UniversitySia Dewnani
Rutgers UniversityMazen Elsoukkary
Rutgers UniversitySimra Farhan
Rutgers UniversitySatya Gabbita
Rutgers UniversityAryan Gajipara
Rutgers UniversityRishika Gohil
Rutgers UniversityGabrielle Guendulain Vega
Rutgers UniversityShubhii Jatkar
Rutgers UniversityParnika Khanna
Rutgers UniversityNatan Leyzerov
Rutgers UniversitySwati Mahajan
Rutgers UniversityHemashree Mahesh
Rutgers UniversityAaron Mathew
Rutgers UniversityZoe Muriente
Rutgers UniversityPalki Palki
Rutgers UniversityJiya M Patel
Rutgers UniversityNikki Patel
Rutgers UniversityPritti Patel
Rutgers UniversityPeyton Poff
Rutgers UniversityNader Rawshani
Rutgers UniversityDaniella Rosset
Rutgers UniversityKrisha Shah
Rutgers UniversityTrevor Snellings
Rutgers UniversityArsha Tehrani
Rutgers UniversityTanish Vyas
Rutgers UniversitySunny Yang
Rutgers UniversityRebecca Yanni
Rutgers UniversityAndrew Zhang
Sacred Heart UniversitySofia Garcia
Sacred Heart UniversityGianna Imperati
Saint Elizabeth UniversitySarah Robinson
Saint Elizabeth UniversityLidia Terrell
Savannah College of Art and DesignJustin Eisner
Savannah College of Art and DesignEmma Roeder-Salcedo
Seton Hall UniversityXavier Ballesteros
Seton Hall UniversityJoshua Camero
Stevens Institute of TechnologyIshika Arrunategui
Stevens Institute of TechnologyClark Gabriel Laforteza
Stevens Institute of TechnologyCooper Moffatt
Stockton UniversityLove Patel
Stockton UniversityAdele Kasper
SUNY Maritime CollegeNicholas Spada
Syracuse UniversitySydney Beehler
Temple UniversityHarry Trella
The College of New JerseyAnthony Dell
The College of New JerseySean Ries
The College of New JerseyAlexander Stringham
The College of New JerseyBenjamin Ucab
The Oberlin Conservatory of MusicJade Nieczkowski
Thomas Jefferson UniversityRaina Parikh
Universal Technical InstituteDaksh Kotadia
Universal Technical InstituteRafael Lindsay
University of ArizonaMason Kosovich
University of ArizonaSofia Nichols
University of California-IrvineChristian Chiu
University of California-San DiegoJacob Tran
University of Central FloridaKeegan Tracy
University of ChicagoIvan Chen
University of ConnecticutDeena Ignacio
University of ConnecticutSameeksha Rajeev
University of DelawareMeghan Metz
University of KentuckyMatthew Tortorici
University of MarylandAkshat Goyal
University of MarylandYash Sojitra
University of MarylandTeesta Tulsyan
University of MassachusettsRohan Kurani
University of MassachusettsMaya Lau
University of New HampshireCayden Mahon
University of New HavenAndrew Baumann
University of PittsburghAlan Saravanan
University of Rhode IslandTyler Rhinesmith
University of RochesterMursal Alizada
University of South CarolinaSuzanne Irwin
University of South CarolinaBrielle Wallace
University of South FloridaChristopher Becher
University of TampaRyan Nolan
University of TampaAdison Thieleman
University of TennesseeThomas Pawlusiak
University of VermontSophie Hutchinson
Vassar CollegeJudy Helal
Virginia TechGavin Barbrack
Virginia TechOwen Garcia
Virginia TechBrandon Huang
Virginia TechConnor Johnson
West Chester UniversityTabitha Danis
West Virginia UniversityTatiana Sperling
William Paterson UniversityMeshva Shah
Career EducationMarcos Santos
Continuing EducationCandace Hardy
Continuing EducationJada Jones
Continuing EducationVithun Sivaraj
EmploymentDevin Appice
EmploymentSydney Atwell
EmploymentCinthya Cristobal Rojas
EmploymentIlario Cruz
EmploymentYurly Goncharenko
EmploymentZachary Holbert-Paszko
EmploymentAlexander Kumar
EmploymentJimena Mancia Vasquez
EmploymentMiguel Medrano Reyes
EmploymentAli Ozaltin
EmploymentJosie Pellecchia
EmploymentOssian Miller
EmploymentFabian Rincon
EmploymentHazly Solano Nieto Santos
EmploymentYair Suazo Joyas
GAP YearSofia Gaza
GAP YearNazaiah Jones
GAP YearMaxwell Ingersoll
GAP YearJeremy Park
GAP YearDevantè Vargas
MilitaryShiv Patel

Parsippany-Troy Hills Teacher of the Year, Retirees and 25 Years of Service

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dr. Matthew Thompson, Principal of Parsippany Hills High School

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Teacher of the Year, Retirees, and 25 Years of Service.

Parsippany High School Class of 2025 Graduates Embark on Bright Futures

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Frank L. Cahill
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Lithra Sankari, the 2025 valedictorian of Parsippany High School, will attend Rutgers University–New Brunswick, where she has been accepted into the Honors College

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas on Friday, June 20, marking the culmination of their high school journey and the beginning of exciting new chapters. The graduates head to various destinations, including prestigious universities, community colleges, military service, and professional careers. From institutions such as Princeton University, Cornell University, and the University of Michigan, to local schools like County College of Morris and Rutgers University, these students pursue diverse paths across the country and beyond. Below is a complete list of where the Class of 2025 is headed.

Class of 2025 Profile:

4-Year College73.20%
2 Year College14.10%
Employment5.90%
Career 4.40%
Military2.00%
Apprenticeship0.50%

Below is a complete list of where Parsippany High School’s Class of 2025 is headed following graduation.

CollegeGraduate Name
Allegheny CollegeAndrew F Smith
Boston UniversityShruti Iyer
Caldwell UniversitySarina Mostatabi
Clemson UniversityLukas Grippo
Coastal Carolina UniversityAddison Patricia Arcaro
Coastal Carolina UniversityIsabella Grace Rivera
Cornell UniversityIan Ali
Cornell UniversityRoma Rangaswamy
County College of MorrisWyatt Henry Adams
County College of MorrisJawad Ahmadi
County College of MorrisGabriella Nelida Bermudez
County College of MorrisJared Joseph Brot
County College of MorrisTayla Bui
County College of MorrisTirthraj Rakesh Chauhan
County College of MorrisNicole Marie Corcino
County College of MorrisGabriel Gold Correa
County College of MorrisYazmin Espinoza
County College of MorrisErhan Ali Feldman
County College of MorrisFaith Marie Gilles
County College of MorrisOlivia Kelley
County College of MorrisDana Joy Krulan
County College of MorrisTyler Burton Maloney
County College of MorrisAbel Biju Mathukutty
County College of MorrisAveri Rowan Monochello
County College of MorrisDanny Moughrabi
County College of MorrisRafael Osorio
County College of MorrisMatthew James Parker
County College of MorrisJash Paresh Patel
County College of MorrisJoshua Joseph Piperato
County College of MorrisJonathan Michael Rojas
County College of MorrisYug Jaykumar Rojivadiya
County College of MorrisDenys Ruchkin
County College of MorrisChandan Sreekumar
County College of MorrisEsma Nur Turudu
County College of MorrisJaslyn Leigh Vargas
County College of MorrisChristopher E Quijandria
Drew UniversityJessenia Mora
Drexel UniversityShriya Patel
Drexel UniversityKrish Pipalia
Emory UniversityKelly Lu
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham CampusMohamed Said Badr
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham CampusDennis Emir Mesci
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham CampusLaila Qureshi
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham CampusNazli Ucar
Fashion Institute of TechnologyVan Dang
Fashion Institute of TechnologyShamili Nimmala
Indiana University-BloomingtonTanush Kumar Panuganti
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceCarolyn Rose Allen
Kean UniversityKrish Vachhani
Kean UniversitySylene Monet Whittle
King’s CollegeKevin Scott Regan
Louisiana State UniversityChristopher Maurice Jackson
Louisiana State UniversityRyan Patrick Murphy
Montclair State UniversityZeshaan Ali Bokhari
Montclair State UniversityLucas Coe
Montclair State UniversityEnrick Das
Montclair State UniversityManas Manish Joshi
Montclair State UniversityBrevin Koeck
Montclair State UniversityAlina Anne Kohut
Montclair State UniversityGenevieve Li
Montclair State UniversityZachary V Reyes
Montclair State UniversityJake Ryan Stauffer
Montclair State UniversityDenzel Okechi Uhuegbu
Montclair State UniversityMilan Evan Vega
New Jersey City UniversityDavid Russo Ferreira
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyVishwa Rushikesh Acharya
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyArshan Syed Ali
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyLaila Bakhtiar
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAnvi Ganesh Dalvi
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyJivitesh Duddu
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyTrey Lukas Hendershot
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyShiva Lamichhane
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyYashasvi Nekkanti
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyRishi Patel
New Jersey Institute of TechnologySanjeev Venkatachalamurthy
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyEric Zhang
Northeastern UniversityRisha Dinesh
Northeastern UniversityShreya Iyer
Northwood UniversityRithwik Rakesh Pothumudi
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main CampusAva Jane Macaluso
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main CampusEmma Catherine Swenson
Princeton UniversityNikoloz Iveri Inashvili
Purdue University-Main CampusAarjun Bodade
Purdue University-Main CampusBryan David Cali
Purdue University-Main CampusSarvajit Ashwin Karanth
Purdue University-Main CampusBenjamin T Mathew
Quinnipiac UniversityDevin Parag Patel
Ramapo College of New JerseyAnisha Chhabra
Ramapo College of New JerseyMarisa Christ
Rider UniversityIsabel Sabrina Alameda
Rider UniversityCristina Isabella Garnica
Rochester Institute of TechnologyEvangeline En-Yi Iman
Rowan UniversityOmar A Amin
Rowan UniversityDerek Araujo
Rowan UniversityJadan Centeno
Rowan UniversitySean Noah Deristin
Rowan UniversityMohamed Fawzi Farag
Rowan UniversityAva May Jimenez-Jacobus
Rowan UniversityAshton Kennedy Morey
Rowan UniversityNoah Nelson
Rowan UniversityWilliam Steven Paguay
Rowan UniversityArthur Smith
Rowan UniversityJustin Anthony Zitelli
Montclair State UniversityZeshaan Ali Bokhari
Montclair State UniversityLucas Coe
Montclair State UniversityEnrick Das
Montclair State UniversityManas Manish Joshi
Montclair State UniversityBrevin Koeck
Montclair State UniversityAlina Anne Kohut
Montclair State UniversityGenevieve Li
Montclair State UniversityZachary V Reyes
Montclair State UniversityJake Ryan Stauffer
Montclair State UniversityDenzel Okechi Uhuegbu
Montclair State UniversityMilan Evan Vega
New Jersey City UniversityDavid Russo Ferreira
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyVishwa Rushikesh Acharya
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyArshan Syed Ali
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyLaila Bakhtiar
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAnvi Ganesh Dalvi
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyJivitesh Duddu
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyTrey Lukas Hendershot
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyShiva Lamichhane
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyYashasvi Nekkanti
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyRishi Patel
New Jersey Institute of TechnologySanjeev Venkatachalamurthy
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyEric Zhang
Northeastern UniversityRisha Dinesh
Northeastern UniversityShreya Iyer
Northwood UniversityRithwik Rakesh Pothumudi
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main CampusAva Jane Macaluso
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main CampusEmma Catherine Swenson
Princeton UniversityNikoloz Iveri Inashvili
Purdue University-Main CampusAarjun Bodade
Purdue University-Main CampusBryan David Cali
Purdue University-Main CampusSarvajit Ashwin Karanth
Purdue University-Main CampusBenjamin T Mathew
Quinnipiac UniversityDevin Parag Patel
Ramapo College of New JerseyAnisha Chhabra
Ramapo College of New JerseyMarisa Christ
Rider UniversityIsabel Sabrina Alameda
Rider UniversityCristina Isabella Garnica
Rochester Institute of TechnologyEvangeline En-Yi Iman
Rowan UniversityOmar A Amin
Rowan UniversityDerek Araujo
Rowan UniversityJadan Centeno
Rowan UniversitySean Noah Deristin
Rowan UniversityMohamed Fawzi Farag
Rowan UniversityAva May Jimenez-Jacobus
Rowan UniversityAshton Kennedy Morey
Rowan UniversityNoah Nelson
Rowan UniversityWilliam Steven Paguay
Rowan UniversityArthur Smith
Rowan UniversityJustin Anthony Zitelli
Rutgers University-New BrunswickBhavisha Pradeep Alwani
Rutgers University-New BrunswickAashna Arora
Rutgers University-New BrunswickSahana Anand Balamurali
Rutgers University-New BrunswickGianna Balani
Rutgers University-New BrunswickJulia Yeh Dworak
Rutgers University-New BrunswickDev Pareshkumar Gandhi
Rutgers University-New BrunswickArya Garg
Rutgers University-New BrunswickKaitlyn Elizabeth Goarcke
Rutgers University-New BrunswickSamuel Hsiao
Rutgers University-New BrunswickMartin Hudelmaier
Rutgers University-New BrunswickHayden Lewis
Rutgers University-New BrunswickAmrita Nadathur
Rutgers University-New BrunswickAnya Utpal Patel
Rutgers University-New BrunswickOm Patel
Rutgers University-New BrunswickSharan Jigar Pithwa
Rutgers University-New BrunswickMedina Marwa Rahmat
Rutgers University-New BrunswickPrasad Ramaradj
Rutgers University-New BrunswickDhruv Roy
Rutgers University-New BrunswickVanessa Sanchez
Rutgers University-New BrunswickLithra Sankari
Rutgers University-New BrunswickEva Leigh Schmieder
Rutgers University-New BrunswickMallikaarjun Senthil-Kumar
Rutgers University-New BrunswickJignasu Ripal Shah
Rutgers University-New BrunswickKarishma Shah
Rutgers University-New BrunswickSuravi V Shah
Rutgers University-New BrunswickJaan Ali Shahzad
Rutgers University-New BrunswickMeghna Singh
Rutgers University-New BrunswickAanya Rahul Sinha
Rutgers University-New BrunswickBryan Carlo Sunga
Rutgers University-New BrunswickSamantha Sunga
Rutgers University-New BrunswickPrisha B Trivedi
Rutgers University-New BrunswickJay Vaghela
Rutgers University-New BrunswickDylan Nicholas Winkler
Rutgers University-New BrunswickDeric Chanyoung Yoon
Rutgers University-New BrunswickHaohang Zheng
Rutgers University-NewarkApurva Vipulkumar Gandhi
Rutgers University-NewarkMehak Wadhan
Sacred Heart UniversityErin Skye Kirk
Saint Elizabeth UniversityAlyssa Ann Corforte
Seton Hall UniversityAli Maksood Asmaeilzadah
Seton Hall UniversityYasemin Nazli Ayaz
Seton Hall UniversityJenna Grace Beck
Seton Hall UniversityJohn G Bottarini
Seton Hall UniversityThomas Colantoni
Seton Hall UniversityEkta Dhotre
Seton Hall UniversityAubrey Kaye
Smith CollegeAnn Ofoliwa Portuphy
Southern Illinois University-EdwardsvilleAmanda Ann Dean
Stevens Institute of TechnologyArpita Hitesh Goradia
Stevens Institute of TechnologyVidhi Parikh
Stockton UniversityAngelica Marie Torres
SUNY Maritime CollegeEdward Dennis Limanov
Sussex County Community CollegeKhalil Nasir Bonner
Temple UniversityCeyla Yasmine Beg
The College of New JerseyCole James Stauffer
The George Washington UniversityCamryn Renee Lorencovitz
Towson UniversityNicholas Robert Graziano
United States MilitaryAmelia Castro
United States MilitarySamuel S. Gustin Diaz
United States MilitaryYaury Matos
United States MilitaryMason Van Dunk
University of Colorado BoulderElisabeth Alexandra Karkanias
University of DelawareGabriella Gela-Rose Bukwich
University of DelawareOlivia Sondra Parenti
University of Maryland-College ParkAngad Mohit Shah
University of Maryland-College ParkRishi Anish Shah
University of Maryland-College ParkEmily Lynn Smith
University of Massachusetts-AmherstIsabella Morales Urina
University of Michigan-Ann ArborLeila Chaoub
University of Mount Saint VincentKatherine Michelle Orellana
University of North Carolina at CharlotteSimran Manhas
University of North TexasMargarete Joy Calkins
University of Northwestern OhioSean Hansberry
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusBhumika Chavan
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaAriana Rose Johns
Vellore Institute of Technology UniversitySanjana Amudhan
Virginia TechThomas John Allen
Virginia TechGeorgia Athena Kachulis
William Paterson University of New JerseyDron Zaveri


Parsippany High School Senior Awards

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Frank L. Cahill
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Principal Melissa Carucci opened the Parsippany High School Senior Awards Ceremony with a warm and heartfelt welcome, setting the tone for an evening of celebration and recognition. Her words acknowledged the hard work, perseverance, and achievements of the Class of 2025, while also expressing gratitude to families, faculty, and community members for their continued support. As she concluded her introduction, the audience responded with enthusiastic applause, honoring her leadership and the remarkable accomplishments of the graduating seniors.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School recently held its annual Senior Awards ceremony, honoring outstanding members of the Class of 2025 for their academic achievements, leadership, service, and dedication. Colin Londergan and Allie Hiltz hosted the evening, during which students were recognized with scholarships and awards from local organizations, school departments, and community partners.

The event highlighted graduating seniors’ diverse talents and commitments, with accolades ranging from academic excellence and artistic contributions to athletic performance and community service. Awards were presented by groups including the Sons of Italy, American Legion 249, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, PTA associations, and memorial foundations, reflecting strong community support for the school’s graduating class.

AwardHonoree
PHS Valedictorian AwardLithra Sankari
PHS Salutatorian AwardIan Ali
ADK-Mimi Veres Taylor Memorial ScholarshipAlyssa Corforte
American Legion 249Emily Smith
Central Middle School Faculty ScholarshipSimran Manhas
Central PTA Alumni ScholarshipChristopher Jackson
Civics Award for AwarenessNikloloz Insashvili
Dr. Frank A. Calabria Memorial ScholarshipEmily Smith
The Michael R. Codella Female/Male MVP TrophyAmanda Dean
The Michael R. Codella Female/Male MVP TrophyFrancesco DeMary
Digital Designer AwardLucas Coe
Dr. Mamdouh Kelaid Memorial ScholarshipIan Ali
Dr. Mamdouh Kelaid Memorial ScholarshipAriana Johns
Drumbeat AwardRoma Rangaswamy
The Ed Gattie Memorial ScholarshipGeorgia Kachulis
Eddie Jackson Memorial ScholarshipDeric Yoon
Emil Johnson AwardIsabella Rivera
Essex Watercolor Art AwardLaila Bakhtiar
Essex Watercolor Art AwardPrisha Trivedi
Excellence in Biological ScienceIan Ali
Exceptional Ceramic Artist AwardDana Krulan
Excellence in ChemistryLithra Sankari
Excellence in Computer ScienceVishwa Acharya
Excellence in Computer ScienceRisha Dinesh
Excellence in Culinary ArtsEsma Turudu
Excellence in Environmental ScienceYashasvi Nekkanti
Excellence in FrenchShreya Iyer
Excellence in ItalianBryan Cali
Excellence in MathSarvajit Karanth
Excellence in PhysicsPrisha Trivedi
Excellence in Social Studies Writing AwardIan Ali
Excellence in SpanishPrisha Trivedi
Fine Arts AwardsSamantha Sunga
Frederick Douglass Scholarship AwardGianna Balani
Frederick Douglass Scholarship AwardTayla Bui
Frederick Douglass Scholarship AwardMargarete Calkins
Frederick Douglass Scholarship AwardFaith Gilles
Frederick Douglass Scholarship AwardChris Jackson
Frederick Douglass Scholarship AwardRafael Osorio
Frederick Douglass Scholarship AwardSylene Whittle
Frederick Douglass Scholarship AwardHope Wiltshire
Gard and Anne O’Harra ScholarshipVanessa Sanchez
Gary Vittorio Memorial Scholarship – (athletics)Angad Shah
George Bohr AwardSean Hansberry
George Bohr AwardAndrew Smith
George P. Johnson Memorial ScholarshipEmily Smith
Hawk Nest AwardsAmanda Dean
Hawk Nest AwardsGeorgia Kachulis
High Note AwardSarva Karanth
High Note AwardAanya Sinha
Jace Larry Shollenberger ScholarshipSean Hansberry
Jackie Scura ‘Chance for Success’ ScholarshipAva Jimenez-Jacobus
Jackie Scura ‘Chance for Success’ ScholarshipDhruv Roy
Jack Pruden Memorial Athletic ScholarshipDevin Patel
The Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial ScholarshipBhumika Chavan
The Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial ScholarshipAnn Portuphy
The Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial ScholarshipLithra Sankari
The Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial ScholarshipAanya Sinha
Knollwood Alumni – Melvin Roth Memorial ScholarshipChristopher Jackson
Lake Hiawatha School Alumni ScholarshipNikoloz Inashvili
Lake Hiawatha School Alumni ScholarshipElisabeth Karkanias
The Love like Ashley Memorial ScholarshipSimran Manhas
The Love like Ashley Memorial ScholarshipFrank Mauriello
Mary Powles Art AwardIsabel Alameda
Mary Powles Art AwardSamantha Sunga
Math Students of the YearAashna Arora
Math Students of the YearPrisha Trivedi
Math Team AwardLithra Sankari
Mayor Barberio AwardCamryn Lorencovitz
Military Service AwardAmelia Castro
Military Service AwardYaury Matos
Military Service AwardRishi Shah
Montville Unico Italian StudiesAriana Johns
MCPCAAanya Sinhas
Morris Cty College Fair CommitteeOlivia Kelley
Morris County Secondary School Athletic Directors Scholar AthleteGeorgia Kachulis
Morris County Secondary School Athletic Directors Scholar AthleteBryan Sunga
Mt Tabor Outstanding Music AwardIan Ali
National Merit Commended StudentsIan Ali
National Merit Commended StudentsSarvajit Karanth
National Merit Commended StudentsMallikaarjun Senthil Kumar
National Merit Commended StudentsRishi Shah
National Merit Commended StudentsAanya Sinha
NJAC Conference AwardMarisa Christ
NJAC Conference AwardBryan Sunga
NJSIAA Scholar AthleteGeorgia Kachulis
Northvail School Alumni ScholarshipSahana Balamurali
Outstanding Senior English Student AwardNika Inashvili
Outstanding Painter AwardEmma Swenson
Outstanding PhotographerNazli Ucar
Outstanding Physical Education Students of the YearGabriella Bukwich
Outstanding Physical Education Students of the YearIan Ali
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipIan Ali
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipSean Hansberry
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipGeorgia Kachulis
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipErin Kirk
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipCamryn Lorencovitz
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipAnya Patel
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipDevin Patel
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipAnn Portuphy
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipCarlos Ramirez
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipRoma Rangaswamy
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipLithra Sankari
Parent Teacher Student Association ScholarshipEmily Smith
Parents of the Gifted and TalentedLithra Sanari
Parsippany Chamber of Commerce ScholarshipJenna Beck
Parsippany Education Foundation, Joseph Windish Memorial ScholarshipBhumika Chavan
Parsippany Kiwanis Club ScholarshipShruti Iyer
Parsippany Kiwanis Club ScholarshipShreya Iyer
Parsippany Kiwanis Club ScholarshipLithra Sankari
Parsippany Kiwanis Club ScholarshipPrisha Trivedi
Parsippany Republican Club ScholarshipChristopher Jackson
Parsippany Rotary Club ScholarshipSimran Manhas
Parsippany Soccer Club ScholarshipBhumika Chavan
Parsippany Soccer Club ScholarshipMarisa Christ
Parsippany Soccer Club ScholarshipAubrey Kaye
Parsippany Senior Citizens AwardDhruv Roy
Par Troy Little League East ScholarshipGeorgia Kachulis
Par Troy Little League East ScholarshipKevin Regan
Peer Buddies AwardAlyssa Corforte
PHS Business Co-op AwardSamuel Gustin Diaz

Eastern student Nicolas Iannucci Makes Spring 2025 Dean’s List

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Frank L. Cahill
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Nicolas Iannucci of Parsippany, a junior majoring in Finance at Eastern Connecticut State University, earned a spot on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List for his academic excellence.

PARSIPPANY — Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester, in which 1,302 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs.

Among them is Nicolas Iannucci, a full-time junior majoring in Finance. Iannucci graduated from Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 23.

Nicolas Iannucci of Parsippany, a junior majoring in Finance at Eastern Connecticut State University, earned a spot on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List for his academic excellence. A graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Nicolas was a standout swimmer—serving as team captain his senior year, holding school records in all relays, earning team MVP honors in 2021–22, and receiving the YMCA MVP award in 2020–21. He also ranked in the top five in the conference for the 100 breaststroke and was recognized with academic honors all four years.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 credits in letter-graded courses with an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in the semester. Part-time students are eligible if they’ve accumulated 15 or more credits of letter-graded coursework with an average GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut’s public liberal arts university, serving upwards of 4,000 students annually on its Willimantic campus. A residential campus offering 41 majors and 68 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in various applied learning opportunities. Ranked among the top 25 public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-25 Best Colleges ratings, Eastern has also been awarded ‘Green Campus’ status by the Princeton Review 15 years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.

Hofstra University Recognizes Adrianna DiDomenico on Spring 2025 Dean’s List

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Hofstra University has announced that Adrianna DiDomenico, a 2024 Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, has been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List for her outstanding academic achievement. DiDomenico, majoring in Linguistics, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to qualify for this honor.

Hofstra University is dedicated to providing a high-quality education in an environment that fosters learning, collaboration, and personal growth. With small class sizes, committed faculty, and access to the resources of nearby New York City, Hofstra offers students the tools and support to achieve academic and professional success.

Morris County Officers Receive Scouting America’s Lifetime Achievement Awards

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Frank L. Cahill
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Corporal Erica Valvano, Sheriff James Gannon, Warden Christopher Klein

MORRIS COUNTY — Scouting America, Patriots’ Path Council honored two Morris County Sheriff’s Office officers and other local citizens at the annual Morris County Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner on Wednesday, June 18, in East Hanover.

Among this year’s Lifetime Achievement award honorees are Warden Christopher Klein of the Morris County Correctional Facility and Corporal Erica Valvano of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach and Planning Section’s Hope One team. The event was chaired by Jack Ambrose, a past Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Chief Warrant Officer, and Chief of the Patrol Division for Morris County’s Sheriff’s Office.

This event recognized outstanding citizens for their community service, as evidenced by their leadership and interests within the Morris County community, and for embodying the values of the century-old Scout Oath and Law in their personal and professional lives. Morris County is part of the Scouting America Patriots’ Path Council, along with the counties of Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Sussex. In the council, over 5,000 adult volunteers deliver the values of Scouting to over 12,000 Scouts. The program provided the following biographies.

Warden Christopher Klein began his career with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office/ Bureau of Corrections in September of 1999 as an Officer. Warden Klein worked in various areas of the Correctional Facility, including the Intake/Processing Unit and the Policy and Procedures Unit. In 2007, Warden Klein was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, where he managed the Policy and Procedures Unit, the New Jersey Department of Corrections State Inspection, and Accreditation through the American Correctional Association. In 2012, Warden Klein was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned the role of Administrative Lieutenant. As the Administrative Lieutenant, he managed the Training Unit, Fire Safety Unit, Medical Unit, Policy and Procedures Unit, and Quartermaster Unit. He has overseen the New Jersey Department of Corrections State Inspection and the Accreditation Department, where the Morris County Correctional Facility received its 4th accreditation from the American Correctional Association. In August of 2013, Warden Klein was promoted to his current position of Warden for the Morris County Correctional Facility. As Warden, he is responsible for the daily oversight of over 180 sworn and non-sworn members of the Bureau’s three divisions: Administrative Division, Support Services Division, and Security Division.

Corporal Erica Valvano is a motivated law enforcement professional with over 21 years of experience dedicated to maintaining her agency’s high level of professionalism by improving relationships with the community and developing innovative ways to address community issues. She found her passion for a career in law enforcement as a Boy Scouts of America Police Explorer sponsored by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office. She continues to serve as the lead advisor with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post youth program. Her career began in the Protective Services Division, where she was assigned to access control and later prisoner transportation. In 2010, Corporal Valvano was transferred to the Community Outreach and Planning Section to cover details of community services. The Project Lifesaver Program, CALEA, Crime Stoppers, and the development of policies and procedures. On April 3, 2017, Corporal Valvano assisted with launching the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Hope One mobile outreach vehicle for addiction, recovery, and mental health services. In October 2018, she applied for and received a Bureau of Justice grant to expand the Hope One Project with the launch of the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI). The Hope One Project received the 2019 IACP Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public/ Private Cooperation Award. In 2019, Corporal Valvano was honored to receive the “Community Impact Award” from New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement. She has assisted nine counties in replicating Hope One throughout New Jersey. These law enforcement diversion programs reflect her passion to help people in the community.

Sheriff James M. Gannon and Alan Robinson, Undersheriff for the Bureau of Corrections, recognized Warden Klein and Corporal Valvano. Sheriff Gannon said, “Warden Klein and Corporal Valvano are exceptional Morris County Sheriff’s Office representatives. Chris has professionalism and a demeanor perfect for running the best County Jail in the State. Erica has impacted many and made a difference in more lives than anyone I know. I am so proud of them and their work as officers of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.”

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