PARSIPPANY — The wall surrounding Waterview Marketplace collapsed this morning due to the heavy rainfall.
Waterview Marketplace is located at the intersection of Route 46 and Waterview Boulevard, across the street from Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.
The right lane of Route 46 West at Waterview Blvd. is currently closed due to a partial collapse of the retaining wall adjacent to the roadway. We currently do not have a time frame on when the lane will reopen.
Parsippany Township Engineering personnel are currently on scene evaluating the situation.
According to RD Realty all stores are looking to open in the summer of 2019.
Whole Foods, Shake Shack, Ulta Beauty, Orangetheory, Homesense, The Paper Store, B.Good, DSW and MedFirst are tenants that signed leases in the new shopping plaza.
As details are released Parsippany Focus will update this article.
PARSIPPANY — In December, after working tediously for three years and waiting six long months for the final results, Mrs. Joanne Hirsch, teacher of English at Central Middle School and a 40 year veteran of the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District, received the news that she was waiting and hoping for. It was in an email, splashed across the screen, “Congratulations! You are a National Board Certified Teacher!”
Joanne with Mark Gray
National Board Certification is the highest award in the nation intended to recognize excellence in teaching and is regarded as the “gold standard” in teacher certification. There are four components that are required addressing 1) content knowledge; 2) differentiation in instruction; 3) teaching practice and learning environment; and 4) effective and reflective practitioner, all of which must be attempted within three years. If a candidate does not pass one or more of the components, he/she has a total of two additional years within which to complete the process. The four components include an online exam with both multiple choice and written response elements to assess the teacher’s content knowledge, video tapings of students in the classroom engaged in the learning process, analysis of student growth and progress through various writing assignments and assessments, evidence of instructional strategies which include best practice teaching methods along with differentiation techniques and their impact on student learning and achievement, and finally, self reflection on one’s teaching practices. All submissions must be uploaded to the National Board website and submitted by a specific due date in May and scores are not posted until December of each year. Candidates are all scored anonymously by the National Board which includes highly trained professionals, many of whom are National Board certified teachers.
At a recent faculty meeting, one of Mrs. Hirsch’s colleagues, Sarah Hare, honored her with a beautiful tribute in which she stated, “…besides Mrs. Hirsch’s superb work ethic, immediate feedback to students on their written work, deep respect and calmness in responding to and interacting with her students, she is one of those talented teachers who simultaneously finds ways to make work seem like fun, actually makes it fun, while maintaining the highest of expectations.”
Mrs. Hirsch started in 1979 at Parsippany Hills High School where she worked for over twenty five years. She has also worked at Parsippany High School, and for the last decade or so at Central Middle School. Her various roles throughout her time in this district have included advisor for the PHHS literary magazine, assistant director of PHHS school productions, advisor for the PHS Voice of Democracy speech competition during which several students placed first in the county, coordinator of the CMS school wide spelling bee, and recipient of several grants. In addition, in 2015, one of Mrs. Hirsch’s students won first place in a nationwide writing contest sponsored by Ringling College of Art and Design which awarded both her and her student a substantial prize.
When asked why she would choose to pursue the challenge of National Board Certification so late in her career, Mrs. Hirsch responded, “I didn’t do it for any accolades. I did it solely for myself as affirmation of my vast content knowledge and pedagogical techniques, my veritable commitment to students to strive for academic excellence, and most importantly, my infinite love of teaching.”
In New Jersey, only .25% of teachers hold this certification and less than 3% in the nation. Mrs. Hirsch is the only teacher in the entire district who holds this certification.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School has just kicked off another year of DECA, a student business competition that creates professional business development through role-play and test based events.
Parsippany Hills has a long lasting pattern of success in DECA. Each of the last two years, dozens of Par Hills students have qualified to compete in the New Jersey DECA State Career Development Conference after performing well at the regional level. Each of those two years, seven students from the school have also advanced to the International Career Development Conference, where they competed against other highly skilled students from across the globe.
With a new chapter leadership team and several excited first-year members, Parsippany Hills DECA looks to continue this success in the 2018-19 school year. The club currently holds roughly 45 members and is led by the leadership team of:
Meagan Bostek (12th) – President
Tirth Patel (12th) – President
Aryam Padhiar (12th) – Vice President of Leadership
Winnie Shin (12th) – Vice President of Hospitality
Maddie Cantrell (12th) – Vice President of Marketing
As the club continues to work towards a successful and progressive outcome this year, please support the students by coming out to the various DECA fundraisers throughout the year, and by following the club on its social media at @parhillsDECA on Instagram. Go vikings!
PARSIPPANY — One of the Seven Grand Initiatives of the 2018-2020 General Federation of Women’s Clubs Administration is for 1000 Clubs to do a service project on Martin Luther King Day, January 21. With so much in the news about human trafficking the Parsippany Woman’s Club decided to help with the S.O.A.P. (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) Project. After purchasing a case of 1,000 bars of soap, members of the club got together and put “hotline” labels on each bar of soap. The soap was then given to a representative from a local group that collaborates with the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) for distribution to area hotels.
WCPTH Club members hard at work from lower left: Lois Preis White, Diana Freidinger, Janet Reilly, Teri Wohld, Betty Lagitch and Cathy Cerbo
S.O.A.P. stands for “Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution” and is a hands-on outreach to fight sex trafficking at large events and in communities.
S.O.A.P. was founded by author, advocate and survivor, Theresa Flores. On her worst night, after being auctioned off to nearly two dozen men in a dingy, dirty, inner city Detroit motel, Theresa recalled the only item that would have reached out to her, a bar of soap. With that in mind, she created S.O.A.P. — Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution — to help reach out to other victims.
Click here to learn more about S.O.A.P and how you can help
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of NJSFWC, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. General Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month from September to April at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Marilyn at (973) 539-3703, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or click here for their website.
WCPTH Club Member Marilyn Marion. Photos courtesy of Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy HillsWCPTH Co-President Joan Garbarino, CAN Representative Rev Mandy Bristol-Leverett and WCPTH Co-President Diana Freidinger “delivering the soap” Photos courtesy of Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano will be delivering a State of the Township Address for 2019 on Thursday, January 24 starting at 8:00 p.m.
The State of the Township will be held at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
If you have any questions, please call the Mayor’s Action Center (973) 263-4262.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High and Parsippany Hills seniors are encouraged to apply for the $1,000 scholarships open to both male and female students. Multiple scholarships will be awarded. Apply through your school’s Guidance Department and follow their timeline and procedures. The scholarship application is also available on the club’s website by clicking 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 September through April at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Marilyn at (973) 539-3703, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com www.parsippanywomansclub.org or click here for their website.
MORRIS COUNTY – The Morris County Vocational School District in partnership with County College of Morris (CCM) is offering two new Share Time programs, Culinary Arts & Hospitality, and Horticulture & Landscape Design, for Morris County high school students. These programs will provide students the opportunity to prepare for careers in these fields of study.
Culinary Arts & Hospitality is designed for students with an interest in the hospitality industry and in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food, usually in the form of meals. Students will learn through college-level work and hand-on activities. The courses will provide a solid foundation of knowledge for the Restaurant and Culinary industries and a good understanding of management principles that will lead to a more successful career. These studies may eventually take students into diverse fields such as hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, amusement parks, destination marketing, convention centers, country clubs, travel, tourism, event planning and other related industries that practice hospitality principles on a regular basis.
Horticulture & Landscape Design is a program for students interested in the green industry. This program has a strong foundation in plant and soil science partnered with rigorous hands-on training in landscape design, construction, maintenance and greenhouse production techniques. Students will complete projects using the greenhouses on CCM’s campus, the plant preparation laboratory, the landscape design studio, the computer laboratory and the horticultural shop. Studies will prepare students for many opportunities for rewarding and high-paying careers, such as a Landscape Designer, Landscape Contractor, Greenhouse and Nursery Manager, Sports Field Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, among others.
“Utilizing cutting edge technologies, in state-of-the-art facilities at CCM, students will be prepared for careers in growing industries, said Shari Castelli, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at the Morris County Vocational School District.
Upon completion of the two-year program, students will earn over 30 credits from CCM and may also earn Certificates within the programs. Students may then enroll for CCM’s Associates Degree, pursue workforce placement or transfer with advanced standing to a four-year college or university.
“We’re delighted to offer Morris County high school students these fast-track programs to prepare them for careers in the rapidly expanding fields of Culinary Arts and Hospitality and Horticulture and Landscape Design,” said Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, President of CCM..
Students in tenth grade may apply via online application by clicking here, click Share Time Programs. The application deadline is March 29.
Share Time programs are half-day sessions providing juniors and seniors in high school the opportunity to receive daily career and technical education training as part of their school program. Horticulture & Landscape Design is currently planned for the morning session and Culinary Arts & Hospitality will be during the afternoon session. Both programs will be held at CCM in Randolph.
For additional information, call the Morris County School of Technology at (973) 627-4600 ext. 277.
PARSIPPANY — Bright Horizons at Parsippany will be holding a Mitten Drive in an effort to collect new mittens or gloves for the less fortunate children in the surrounding areas.
If you would like to contribute, please stop by and drop off donations to the main office. Together we can make a difference. They will be collecting mittens until Friday, January 25.
PARSIPPANY — Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad installed the 2019 officers at a dinner held at The Mansion, Mountain Lakes, on Saturday, January 19.
Lauryn Nolan was sworn in as President; Matt Nicosia as Vice President; Martin Elliott, Chief; Shaun Wellman, Deputy Chief; Gary Razen, Recording Secretary; Sandra Talmadge as Corresponding Secretary and Chris Brown as Secretary.
Amber O’Neil received a plaque for ten years of devoted service and loyal support to Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad from President Chris BrownBob Heinzerling received a plaque for thirty years of devoted service and loyal support to Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad from President Chris BrownMartin Ellicott received the “Bob Deckenback Award” from President Chris Brown. The Bob Deckenback Award, named after Bob Deckenback, (Deceased member) who gave his life towards anything with helping others. The award was created a few years prior to his passing so he could see people that were earning this award named after him.
Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad is located at 25 Crescent Drive. In order to better serve the needs of the rapidly expanding community The Rockaway Neck Fire Department (Parsippany Fire District 5 today) was established the Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad in 1952.
The original ambulance building was located at 119 Old Bloomfield Avenue but was moved to its current location in May of 1972.
Since 1952 the Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad has provided emergency medical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the areas of Eastern Parsippany and Lake Hiawatha. Ambulances are staffed with New Jersey State certified EMTs and Certified Emergency Vehicle Operators.
100% of our members are Volunteers representing the true spirit of the community.
Rockaway Neck First Aid SquadRockaway Neck First Aid Squad Members Justin Bermudez and Kirk FellerParsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano and Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad President Chris BrownParsippany Rescue and Recovery Deputy Chief Paul Anderson and his wife, EliseParsippany-Troy Hills Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani and her husband AdamParsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro and his wife, DeloresRockaway Neck First Aid Squad celebration cake
PARSIPPANY — At it’s annual Reorganization meeting held on Saturday, January 12 at Birchwood Manor, of Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance, Mayor Michael Soriano swore in the following officers: President, Jennifer Thurkauf; Sgt. Earl Kinsey, EMS Liaison and Trustee; Chief Jennifer Sikora and Vice President Melinda Ernst.
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance has been serving the community since 1942. They are your “Neighbors helping Neighbors”.
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance does not bill for their services and all of the members are volunteer. Their only source of income is their fund drive, and a small quarterly stipend from the Township. Some of their average yearly costs are Medical Supplies: $23,000; Vehicle Fuel: $13,000; Vehicle Repairs: $25,000; and Building Utilities: $14,000.
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance has a very active Junior Squad, who are between the ages of 16 and 17 who work with the members over age 18 to gain experience in the field of Emergency Medical Services. If you ever have any questions about anything pertaining to the squad, its members or the services we provided, please call the business number (973) 887-3003, Monday through Friday 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Leave a message if no one answers on extension 10, with your name, phone number and the reason for your call.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Honored four individuals at its Annual Holiday Party held at Hanover Manor on Tuesday, January 8.
Past President Frank Cahill was honored with “Kiwanian of the Year,” Nicolas Limanov and Bonnie Sturm was honored with George F. Hixson Fellowship and Gordon Meth received the Tablet of Honor.
Frank Cahill receiving the Kiwanian of the Year award from Connie Keller and President Karen DeChristopher
Connie Keller, and last years Kiwanian of the Year, presented Frank Cahill, with the 2018 Kiwanian of the Year Award. Keller said “This year’s Kiwanian of the Year is being recognized for making significant contributions to our Club last year. Under this person’s guidance our club significantly increased its membership last year, earning us the #2 spot in the State for fastest growing club. He attended every project we had and participated in every fundraiser. He gives our club great publicity and advertising. And because of him and his dedication to our club, Parsippany knows what a “Kiwanis” is. I am proud to award this year’s Kiwanian of the Year to Frank Cahill.”
Kiwanis member Nicolas Limanov receiving the George F. Hixson award from President Karen DeChristopher and President-elect Susan Elbin
In 1983, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund established the George F. Hixson Fellowship. Named for Kiwanis International’s first president, Hixon Fellowships. It’s a way of recognizing people who have contributed significantly to Kiwanis’ history of generosity. In fact, clubs and Kiwanians often give in honor of another person or organization – recognizing others’ help and commitment with a Hixon Fellowship.
For the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, we award the Hixon to a person(s) who have contributed to the betterment of the club and made significant contributions to the club and community. This year, the Hixon Award goes to two very special people.
Nick was supported by many guests at the event
Susan Elbin said “This Kiwanian has been an active member in our club for the past four years. Starting out by volunteering regularly for Homeless Solutions, he quickly jumped in with both feet into many of the other service projects the club performs. Without having prior experience in leading a large fundraising event, this Kiwanian stepped up two years ago to chair the Touch-A-Truck committee. His first year he was mentored by club members – especial Bob Keller. Last year, he began putting his own touches on the event — adding the landing of State Police Helicopter, the K-9 dogs, and Picatinny Arsenal. He worked with Frank Cahill to get local businesses like IHOP and Lake Hiawatha Dairy to donate promotional items to prepare a “giveaway” package upon leaving the event. He is already wheeling and dealing for 2019. He is also involved in non-Kiwanian, community activities such as being a First Responder, a FAA drone Pilot for the Parsippany Office of Emergency Management and working for several townships in Public Safety Telecommunications. He is a Board Member in both the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and Wise Animal Rescue. This Kiwanian, at the age of 23, is credited for saving two lives, one from a car fire and the choking victim. He is also co-chair of the Young Children Priority One committee, the youngest member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany – helping to keep up all young! Thank you and congratulations to Nicolas Limanov.”
Ron Orthwein, Karen DeChristopher, Bonnie Sturm, Davey Willans and Betty Polen
The second George F. Hixson Fellowship was presented by Kiwanis Member Betty Polen. Some Kiwanis Clubs give to honor a non-Club person or organization to recognize their commitment to helping their community. Until now, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has never done that. However, with the second Hixon, we are presenting just that.
Betty said “This individual has been active with one of the Sponsored Youth Clubs, now called Youth Leadership Clubs, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, for over twenty years. Many of our Club’s members have had the opportunity to work with this individual on several projects and have witnessed a wonderful interaction with Club officers, general club members and the New Jersey District Board. This individual believes in leading by example and makes it very clear to all of the club members that they are part of a service club, not a social club. Every Club member is required to sign a service agreement that defines the rules that they must follow to remain a club member in good standing as well as a commitment to complete a certain number of service hours during each marking period. The members of this Youth Leadership Club, known as “Key Club” are always to volunteer for anything and everything when they are asked to help, whether it be to support their local Kiwanis Club of the Township in general. She is a tremendous supporter of the New JErsey District of Key Club. Every year she brings as many Key Clubbers as possible to Fall Rally at Six Flags Great Adventure. Her Club always brings a large donation of school supplies or food donations or whatever is requested for that year to support the District Project. During the years that the Eliminate Project was the Kiwanis and Key Club International’s Project, her Key club raised oer $10,000. Please join me in congratulating Bonnie Sturm on becoming a George F. Hixson Fellowship award recipient.
Parsippany Hills High School teacher Bonnie Sturm hugs Betty Polen upon accepting the George F. Hixson Fellowship
The Tablet of Honor was presented to Gordon Meth by Ron Orthwein.
The Tablet of Honor is one of the highest awards bestowed upon an individual from the Kiwanis International Foundation. Along with their plaque, each recipient’s name also appears on a Tablet of Honor accolade in the lobby of the Kiwanis International office in Indianapolis. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has honored eight people for their hard work and dedication to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. The eight current honorees are Harold Gantert (deceased), Karen Gajewski, Michael Mulhaul, Bob Keller, Joyce Garrow, Steve Dickens, Dr. Joseph Weisberg and Ron Orthwein.
The criteria for the Tablet of Honor are the same as the criteria for the George F. Hixson Fellowship with one notable exception, the recipient must have worked every year in the club in all areas of the Hixon criteria for a minimum of ten years.
Ron Orthwein, Karen DeChristopher and Gordon Meth
Orthwein said “I have known this individual for the past 13 years and I can attest to the fact that he meets all of the criteria for this award. It is difficult if not impossible to review this individual’s accomplishments without immediately giving away his identity so instead I will just go through his Kiwanis Resume with you.
Past President Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany and Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation
Past Lieutenant Governor Division 9 New Jersey District of Kiwanis International (Twice)
Past Governor New Jersey District of Kiwanis International
Current Financial Counselor New Jersey District of Key Club International
Current Governor Elect New Jersey District of Kiwanis International
Current President Kiwanis Club of South Orange-Maplewood
Coach for the newly formed Kiwanis Club of Clifton
“I have the pleasure of awarding Gordon Meth with this such high honor,” continued Orthwein.
For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has honored eight individuals with the Tablet of Honor
PARSIPPANY — Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman, LLP is happy to announce that they successfully represented two governmental employees in a hostile work environment/discrimination/retaliation lawsuit which settled under terms of confidentiality, for $1,750,000.00.
The claim involved allegations that a manager discriminated against the employees due to one employee’s immigration status and due to the other having children out of wedlock. It was alleged that the employees were verbally abused over a three year period and ultimately retaliated against when they reported the abuse to upper management.
After extensive discovery including evidential hearings and the deposition of 12 past and current employees, the employer agreed to settle without any admission of liability and under the condition of anonymity and confidentiality.
If you or anyone you know has been the victim of a hostile work environment, discrimination, harassment, retaliation or wrongful termination, please contact Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman, LLP.
Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman has a Parsippany office located at 90 East Halsey Road and can be reached by calling (973) 585-6254.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation donated $7,500 to Camp Nejeda at its annual Holiday and Awards Dinner held at Hanover Manor on Tuesday, January 8.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation President Frank Cahill, and Kiwanis Member/Wine Tasting Chairman Michael Mulhual presented the check to Jennifer Passerini, Development Director Camp Nejeda and Bill Vierbuchen, Executive Director Camp Nejeda. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Karen DeChristopher looks on.
This year wine selection at our annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser was provided by Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet, 799 Route 46 East. Joe Canal’s is known for sizable selection of discount wine, beer and spirits.
There is a very diverse selection of wines from all parts of the world with descriptions, recommendations and ratings available on display at Joe Canal’s. This is super helpful and takes the intimidation of selecting wine a breeze for any novice.
Grand Tasting Chairman Michael Mulhaul said “We raised over $315,000 in the past twenty two years, in which Kiwanis Club was able to donate to other non-profit organizations, including Camp Nejeda, New Jersey Sharing Network, Lake Drive Program – Mountain Lakes School District, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Eliminate and Autism.”
At Camp Nejeda youth with diabetes are given the opportunity to live, if only for one or two weeks, in a world where having diabetes is the norm and where there is no need to explain blood sugar testing, finger pricks, insulin injections, ketones, ‘lows’ (insulin reactions), boluses or ‘carb’ counting because everyone here already understands.
Camp Nejeda is fully licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for health, food service, safety, and program quality.
Grand Tasting Chairman Michael Mulhaul said “We are already planning our 23rd Grand Tasting which will be held on October 17, 2019.”
For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.
The majority of all Morris County JCP&L customers have been restored.
We expect rain to continue through the early afternoon before diminishing. We currently have temps in the mid-30s. We are anticipating that the temps will decrease to the low-30s later in the day, with a significant decrease after 6pm this evening, as we head into the mid to upper-teens by 10pm. We are anticipating refreeze issues today and into tomorrow as the frigid low temps continue.
Please be mindful of the temps and conditions. We have wet surfaces that will freeze making conditions dangerous.
Colonel Patrick J. Callahan has announced the commercial vehicle travel restriction will be lifted on all roadways with the exception of northbound traffic on interstate 287 including and between exits 41 (interstate 80 interchange) and 66 (New York State border) effective Sunday, January 20, at 7:00 a.m.
All vehicles previously listed in the restriction will be able to resume normal travel. Commercial vehicles entering the state should take note of possible speed restrictions on some roads.
We urge motorists to avoid unnecessary driving to allow plow crews to continue to clear the roadways.
Please visit www.511nj.org to receive up-to-date information on road conditions statewide.
PARSIPPANY — Gregory Guss, a 2009 Parsippany High School graduate, received a Masters Degree from Montclair State College during a Commencement ceremony held on Saturday, January 19. He graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. He majored in Business Administration.
Guss is employed at Ayco, a Goldman Sachs Company. Ayco is a national leader in company-sponsored financial counseling, investment management and family office services.
Their holistic and personalized approach is at the heart of their decades-long history.
At Ayco, peace of mind is more than an expression. It’s their mission.
Ayco is located at Eight Campus Drive.
Montclair State University is a public research university in Montclair, New Jersey. Montclair State University is the second largest university in New Jersey. As of October 2017, there were 21,013 total enrolled students: 16,852 undergraduate students and 4,161 graduate students.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Board of Trustees of Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center has announced the appointment of Carolyn Lake as the organizations’ new Executive Director.
“Carolyn possesses a deep understanding of and commitment to our mission,” said Gregory J. Supron, President IFP Board of Trustees. “In addition, Carolyn has played a major role in shaping the IFP’s strategy and programs over the years. We are confident that under Carolyn’s leadership the IFP will continue to make great strides toward our vision of ending hunger in Morris County.”Lake will succeed Rosemary Gilmartin, who retired after 24 years on December 31. Lake has been with the organization for 13 years, most recently as associate director, but also as director of operations and director of community relations and development.
“We congratulate Carolyn and look forward to a continued excellent working relationship between Morris County government and the Food Pantry,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo. “They provide a very important service for our countywide community.’’
“It’s an exciting time in our history,” said Lake. “Moving forward, we will build on Rosemary’s legacy by expanding and strengthening our programs, but also look to expand partnerships across our network to fortify the nutrition safety net for all county residents.”
The Interfaith Food Pantry will celebrate Gilmartin’s legacy at its annual Spring Gala, to be held in her honor on April 5 at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. The Gala also marks the Silver (25th) Anniversary of the IFP.
For further information about the gala please contact Sandra Benedict, Director of Development, at (973) 538-8049, ext. 221 or sbenedict@mcifp.org.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Office of Emergency Management – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently accepting applications for certified and experienced Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and/or Paramedics to join the EMS team.
The EMT/Paramedic will be responsible for leading, directing, and participating in the delivery of Basic Life Support (BLS) and working in partnership with Advanced Life Support (ALS) teams in a prehospital setting. Ideal candidates will remain calm under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions while dealing with emergency situations.
Candidates should have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Candidates should have the ability to multi-task and have proficient keyboard entry skills. Bilingual applicants are highly desirable.
Possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and meet the eligibility requirements for the Emergency Medical Technician job specification as outlined by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
Possess a current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
Paramedics must possess a current ACLS and PALS certification.
Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
Qualifying applicants will be invited to attend a mandatory program orientation and hiring process overview.
Candidates who are interested in pursuing a position with our EMS team will be contacted to complete the Morris County OEM/EMS Realistic Job Preview and will be provided an opportunity to participate in the interview process.
Candidates who successfully complete the steps above will be invited to attend the written examination, physical assessment, and EMS-BLS multiple-station scenario-based practical examination testing date.
Completion and satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
Note: Applicants who possess a higher level of certification such as Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic, or Mobile Intensive Care Registered Nurse Certification, issued by the New Jersey Department of Health, are considered to have met the EMT certification requirement listed above.
Position requires graduation from High School or equivalent, New Jersey residency, willingness to work shifts on a rotating basis including holidays and weekends, and prior experience in EMS with a minimum of two years in 911 EMS response. All candidates must successfully complete all aspects of the hiring process.
Starting salary is commensurate with experience and certifications within the range of $18.00 – $23.41 per hour/annually. The position is per-diem.
PARSIPPANY — A total of 1,513 students have been named to the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Fall 2018 semester of the 2018-2019 academic year, according to Joanne Bruno, J.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Students eligible for the Dean’s List are those who have attained a 3.50 quality point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade “B” earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade “A” earns 4 quality points per credit.
Gabriela Rachmaciej of Lake Hiawatha was among those recognized for this academic achievement.
East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, opened in 1893 as East Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, ESU is a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 55 undergraduate programs, 22 master’s programs and one doctoral program.
More than 6,800 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable, and accessible education ESU provides. Nearly 30,000 ESU alumni live in Pennsylvania.
MORRIS COUNTY — Five Star Professional is pleased to announce Caryl Stollmack-Cozin of RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties, as one of New Jersey’s Five Star Real Estate agents in 2019.
The Five Star award program is the largest and most widely published awards program in the Real Estate industry. The award is based on a rigorous, multifaceted research methodology, which incorporates input from clients, industry experience and a thorough regulatory history review.
“I am honored and excited to be recognized for my client service. My commitment to providing both expertise and ongoing communication to Home Buyers/Sellers remains my single most priority and my clients’ needs are always at the forefront of every transaction,” said Caryl Stollmack-Cozin.
Caryl is a former Marketer/VP in the Cosmetics Industry, having spent over 20 years creating Billion Dollar brands world-wide and even appearing on Home Shopping Channels. She is an award-winning Marketer and, since joining the Real Estate Industry in 2015, has been a consistent award winner in the marketing and selling of homes, servicing all of New Jersey. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Caryl has lived in Montville Twp for over 25 years.
Methodology: The Five Star Professional research team contacts thousands of recent homebuyers throughout the United States, as well as other consumers. Clients may also submit evaluations online. Phone, mail and online respondents rated their service professional on criteria such as overall satisfaction and whether they would recommend the provider to a friend. The research process incorporates a statistically valid sample in order to identify the professionals in the local market who score highest in overall satisfaction. The research methodology allows no more than seven percent of professionals to receive the objective eligibility and evaluation criteria.
Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad is located at 25 Crescent Drive. In order to better serve the needs of the rapidly expanding community The Rockaway Neck Fire Department (Parsippany Fire District 5 today) was established the Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad in 1952.
The Interfaith Food Pantry will celebrate Gilmartin’s legacy at its annual Spring Gala, to be held in her honor on April 5 at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. The Gala also marks the Silver (25th) Anniversary of the IFP.
