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Ann Grossi appoints Campaign Manager

Local News

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 14, 2018

PARSIPPANY — Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi, the “People’s Clerk,” announces that Nicholas P. Tworischuk will manage her reelection campaign,

Campaign manager Tworischuk has political experience dating back to his days as a student at Marquette University in Milwaukee, when he was chair of the university Republican club and was elected the chair of the State Wisconsin College Republican organization.

He holds a PhD in higher education administration from Seton Hall University and a Masters in Public Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Tworischuk spent 45 years as a public research university and municipal finance executive and is an adjunct instructor in management, public finance and cyber security risk.

Looking ahead, Tworischuk said Grossi plans an active, informative campaign.

The Headquarters for the Reelect Ann Grossi County Clerk organization is located at 1711 Route 46 East, Suite 200. The office phone number is (973) 588-5957.

Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey to Host Shredding Fundraiser

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Frank L. Cahill

Sep 14, 2018

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey will be hosting a shredding fundraiser on Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to shred those important confidential documents at the Parsippany Elks Club, 230 Parsippany Boulevard. There is a requested donation to the Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey.

You can bring it all – checkbooks, papers, hanging files, magazines, books, notepads – and there is no need to remove staples or paper clips. All are encouraged to attend!

Webber bill expanding crime victims’ rights advances

Local News

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 14, 2018

Webber bill expanding crime victims’ rights advances

PARSIPPANY — Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Jay Webber expanding crime victims’ rights was unanimously advanced today by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

“The trauma resulting from a crime extends beyond the immediate victim,” said Webber (R-Morris). “The physical, emotional, and financial harms of crime cascade to family and friends of the immediate victim, so those close individuals become victimized too from the crime. Allowing family and friends to tell their stories gives a judge the full picture of the devastating impact the crime has had on everyone involved so the judge can determine the proper sentence.”

Current law allows crime victims to tell a judge prior to sentencing the physical, emotional, medical, or financial impact the crime has on their lives. Webber’s bill (A1015) expands this right to people who have a close relationship with the victim, consistently allowing the testimony. Most courts will allow such statements, but some have been denied.

The bill also allows sexual assault victims and survivors of homicide victims to attend post-adjudication hearings that determine: if a sex offender’s name may be removed from the Megan’s Law registry after serving 15 years; a sex offender’s risk of committing another crime when released; and whether a person acquitted of a crime by reason of insanity should be civilly committed. Victims currently are excluded from such hearings.

“This measure literally gives victims and their families more of a voice in the courtroom so they receive full justice and criminals get the punishment they have earned,” concluded Webber.

Letter to the editor: The McMansion next store

Letters to the editor

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

parsippany focus Dear Editor:

Suddenly, the sun is gone, you’re in its shadow, it’s coming closer and closer. You can feel it’s poorly portioned eyes glaring down at you. You try to make the creature out, but its stucco front and vinyl siding sides confuse you, and there’s the artificial stone surrounding its mouth.

No, this is not an early Halloween tale, it’s the McMansion next store.

It’s odd that is this day and age, when people are more environmentally conscious and older American architecture is celebrated, that new construction is in high demand in Lake Parsippany.

Why is the bulldozer the answer? Why can’t contractors improve on an existing structure? Because charm and individuality are not desired in Lake Parsippany, square footage is. New square footage and whatever you call that big ugly window in middle.

This is America, and no one should dictate to you what you can do with your property, but when you choose to have every tree cut down, use every inch of a lot and build a home 3 times the size of the original dwelling, that disrupts other people’s lives and infringes on their rights.

I would have never bought my home knowing the house next to me would be knocked down. Why would I think, a perfectly fine 3 bedroom home would be destroyed? What attracted me to the street was that each house was a little different, and each home had a yard and mature trees.

I’ve been told it’s a way to showcase your wealth, but I only see ignorance and bad taste. McMansions do not make good neighbors, they’re downright scary.

“There’s enough on this planet for everyone’s needs but not for everyone’s greed” – Mahatma Gandhi

Bridget Cazzetto

Burglary on Fernwood Place

Police and Fire

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

PARSIPPANY — Officers responded to a residence on Fernwood Place on a reported burglary.

Upon their arrival they spoke to the victim who advised the officers that she arrived home and entered the residence through the garage. She then observed that the front door had been forced open and called 911.

After a brief investigation it was determined that the burglary occurred between 9:00 a.m. and 8:38 p.m. on Monday, September 10.

The victim advised that currency and jewelry were stolen from the residence.

Parsippany Police Detectives, along with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

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

Mercedes on Woodcrest Road burglarized

Local News

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer G. Cacioppo responded to a residence on Woodcrest Road for a reported burglary to a 2018 Mercedes Benz E-Class.

Upon his arrival the victim advised him that between 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 9 and 12:58 a.m. on Monday, September 10 an unknown suspect(s) entered their vehicle and stole a purse, along with its contents, which was valued at approximately $4000.00. The vehicle was believed to have been unlocked while it was parked.

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

Driver charged with DWI

Police and Fire

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the parking lot of Harbor Freight, 745 Route 46, for a reported vehicle that appeared to have been involved in a crash. This incident occurred on Friday, September 7 at 11:31 p.m.

Upon arrival of Patrol Officer S. Kurza, he observed a 2007 Dodge Durango in the parking lot with heavy front and side damage, both passenger side tires missing, and debris lodged throughout the undercarriage of the vehicle. He then spoke to Andrew Butz, 52, East Hanover.

He advised the officer that he had pulled into the parking lot due to car trouble.
After a brief investigation Mr. Butz was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters. While there he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated; Reckless Driving; Failure to Observe Traffic Lanes; Improper Use of Divided Highway and Wrong Way on a One Way Street.

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

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

CCM Offers Certifications to Help Achieve Career Goals

School News

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

CCM Offers Certifications to Help Achieve Career Goals

RANDOLPH — In Morris County there are a variety of careers that are in demand, and County College of Morris (CCM) can help you take advantage of those opportunities. The Workforce Development Continuing Professional Education at CCM offers a variety of non-credit courses, training and certifications in a multitude of disciplines. Here is a snapshot of what is being offered at CCM this fall.

COMPTIA NETWORK+ Certificate provides students with a basic understanding of emerging technologies including unified communications, mobile, cloud and virtualization technologies. This course will enable IT professionals with job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer to prepare for the Network+ certification exam. In Morris County, a network technician’s starting salary is $50,700 with a median salary between $77,800 to $83,300. Take your career to the next level and obtain the COMPTIA NETWORK+ Certificate. The 40-hour certificate program begins September 17 and runs through November 26. Class are 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Obtaining a Web Design and Development Certificate enables students to obtain solid skills in web and digital design. This certificate offers basic hands-on skills and knowledge that a professional is expected to understand and use. Certification also demonstrates digital expertise for those working, or interested in working, as digital web designers or web marketing/business specialists.

In Morris County, the entry level web designer salary is around $45,600. The average salary of a web designer is between $75,200 to $77,300, and the top 25 percent in this field can make over $100,000. CCM offers several sessions in Certificate of Web Development and Design, the first running Saturday, September 22 – October 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Companies look for specific job skills and continuously listed in the top three is Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office Essentials Certification is being offered in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Gaining Microsoft Certification enables students to confidently enter the workforce with proven technical skills and an industry-recognized certification, both of which can significantly increase chances of finding employment. Most jobs today require some degree of technology skills and this only increases over time. To earn a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification for Office 2016, pass one of the following specialist exams: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

In PowerPoint Essentials, students learn how to create presentations, using slide layout, text and lists, master slides, templates, graphics, charts and tables, animation and media, along with how to set up a show. The session runs September 19 – October 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Every business requires project management to produce successful outcomes. The Certificate of Project Management (PMP or CAPM) offered at CCM delivers documented and practical skills to help students initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects. The certificate program consists of six courses, comprising 81 hours of training. The first course in the series is Planning for Project Success, running from September 18 – October 3. It is not necessary to enroll in the full certificate program to benefit from these courses.

CCM also offers training in health occupations, professional development and online learning. For a complete list of all non-credit courses available for this fall, visit www.ccm.edu/workforce, email cpp@ccm.edu or call (973) 328-5187. To enroll in workforce development courses, visit https://webadvisor.ccm.edu. Apply today for enhanced training and take your career to the next level.

DeCroce bill expanding crime victims’ rights clears committee

Local News

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

DeCroce bill expanding crime victims’ rights clears committee

PARSIPPANY — An Assembly panel advanced legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce expanding crime victims’ rights by allowing their relatives and friends to speak during sentencing. The bill was unanimously approved today by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

“Crime victims deserve justice, and in matters of such importance as this judges should have as much information as possible when deciding sentencing,” said DeCroce (R-Morris). “Their family and friends know better than anyone the suffering they have endured. This bill provides consistency so that everyone who wishes to be heard has the opportunity.”

The law allows crime victims to tell a judge prior to sentencing the physical, emotional, medical or financial impact the crime on has on their life. DeCroce’s bill (A1015) expands this right to people who have a close relationship with the victim, consistently allowing testimony. Most courts will allow such statements, but some have been denied.

The bill also allows sexual assault victims and survivors of homicide victims to attend hearings that determine if a sex offender’s name may be removed from the Megan’s Law registry after serving 15 years, their risk of committing another crime when released, and whether a person acquitted of a crime by reason of insanity should be civilly committed. Victims are currently excluded from such hearings.

Driving using cellphone; arrested for possession of drugs

Police and Fire

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

Driving using cellphone; arrested for possession of drugs

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer D. Ross was patrolling at the Route 46 and North Beverwyck Road Intersection observed the driver of a 2006 Jeep Commander using a cellphone.

After conducting a motor vehicle stop, he approached the vehicle from the passenger side and detected the odor of marijuana coming from the interior. The driver, Anthony Venacio, 25, Paterson, was advised of the reason for the stop and that the odor of marijuana was detected.

After a brief investigation, Mr. Venacio was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing.

While there he was charged with Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense ; Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle (Traffic Offense) and
Use of a Cellphone While Driving (Traffic Offense).

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

Back to School Night at Parsippany Schools

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

Back to School Night at Parsippany Schools

PARSIPPANY — Students, Parents and Teachers attended Back to School Night at Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools on Wednesday, September 12.

Along with shopping for school supplies and adopting earlier bedtimes, back-to-school night is an important ritual marking the beginning of the new school year. On this night, your child’s teacher explains their goals for the class and for your child. … Then parents separate to visit their child’s classroom.

Maria Gakos Littleton teacher with parent

Parsippany’s Successful Water Quality Preservation Efforts

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Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

Parsippany’s Successful Water Quality Preservation Efforts

PARSIPPANY — In June of 2017, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department took account of elevated levels of the chemical PCE in a township water well. Although the amount of PCE present in the water was at a level allowed under the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s standards, and lower than an amount that could cause any harm to humans, the well was shut down out of an abundance of caution.

This occurrence was not a random or unexpected event. The Water Department had been monitoring the well for some time, as is done with all sources of our water, and a shutdown had been planned for a time when the water quality was still completely safe, but beginning to decline. The search for an additional source, a long-term process, has been progressing for over a year.

The quality of water provided to Parsippany residents continues to be high under the supervision of the township’s dedicated and experienced Water Department. The shutdown of this well was a routine operating procedure for the presence of a minor issue. The proactive approach the township has taken to preserving our water quality should not be misinterpreted or misreported as an emerging situation. It is no different than trimming a tree with an errant branch.

Parsippany Water Superintendent John Wieworka stated, “The Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department must provide safe drinking water to the public. Our water system is regulated by the USEPA (federal) and the NJDEP (state) safe drinking water standards. If our utility was ever in violation of the standards, we would have been required to provide public notification. Our Utility has always provided safe drinking water that meets both federal and state standards. As a utility, we are required to routinely sample for contaminants. Our results can be seen in our annual consumer confidence report which can be found on the Township website; a copy can also be obtained in the lobby of Townhall.”

School Resource Officers and Special Law Enforcement Officer Shared Service Signing at Parsippany Schools

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

School Resource Officers and Special Law Enforcement Officer Shared Service Signing at Parsippany Schools

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and Parsippany Board of Education met on Thursday, September 13 to finalized and signed a shared service agreement, officially increasing the amount of School Resource Officers stationed in our school system.

The focus of this is to continue to provide a safe environment for our children to learn in.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education President Frank Neglia signing the shared services agreement

Mayor Michael Soriano signing the shared services agreement

Dr. Barbara Sargent signing the shared services agreement

Richard Howell, John Palardy, Michael Puzio, Luke Costigan; Mayor Michael Soriano, Dr. Barbara Sargent and Keith Lefferts at the shared services signing held at the Board of Education offices on Thursday, September 12

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education President Frank Neglia

Michael Puzio, John Palardy, Richard Howell, Dr. Barbara Sargent and Mayor Michael Soriano at the shared services signing held at the Board of Education offices on Thursday, September 12

RD Management signs lease with DSW

Business News

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

PARSIPPANY — RD Management LLC, one of the nation’s largest privately held real-estate development and management organizations, has signed a lease with DSW at Waterview Marketplace.

DSW will occupy 19,292 square feet of the new 150,150-square-foot shopping center, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019. The popular footwear retailer of designer and name-brand shoes and fashion accessories will be located next to Ulta Beauty. DSW will join Whole Foods Market, Ulta Beauty, Orangetheory Fitness, Homesense, Shake Shack, B.GOOD, and The Paper Store at the center once it’s completed.

“DSW is the fourth major retailer to sign a lease at Waterview Marketplace in the past two months,” said Richard Birdoff, principal and president of RD Management. “Alongside our partners at JMF Properties and Ripco Real Estate, we are forging full steam ahead towards the completion of this vibrant retail destination which will soon offer Parsippany the best in grocery, fast-casual dining, beauty, fitness, footwear, and more. Undoubtedly, Waterview Marketplace will deliver the shopping experience Parsippany residents and employees have been waiting for, and the designer shoe warehouse is yet another, welcomed addition to the center and greater community.”

Waterview Marketplace will be strategically located at the jug-handle intersection of Waterview Boulevard and Route 46. The shopping center will be situated within a high-density and high-income trade area bordered by Mountain Lakes. It will also be surrounded by large office parks and complementary retail, with ample greenery and lakes located near the center. People from well beyond the Parsippany area will be able to enjoy Waterview Marketplace and its shops, as it is accessible from several major highways in North Jersey including Routes 202, 80, and 287.
“A growing list of prominent, brand-name retailers are choosing to become a part of Waterview Marketplace,” said Joseph M. Forgione, Founder and Principal of JMF Properties. “DSW is an exciting addition to that list. We believe the store will flourish in this location, and we remain committed to creating a thriving shopping center with a curated mix of shops, restaurants and other businesses that all Parsippany-area consumers can enjoy.”

“Waterview Marketplace is one of the most highly anticipated shopping centers in the Northern New Jersey region; we have witnessed a great amount of interest from national retailers and expect the center to attract a wide range of consumers upon its opening later this year. DSW’s lease only adds to the appeal of the center and offers consumers in-and-around the Parsippany area a best-in-class experience, whether they are shopping, dining or exercising,” said Alison Horbach, Vice President of Ripco Real Estate.

RD Management owns 21 properties in New Jersey and has more than 150 properties in its national portfolio. Additional anchor opportunities and in-line spaces are available for lease at Waterview Marketplace. Those interested can contact Darren Sasso at (212) 265-6600 x354 or dsasso@rdmanagement.com.

RD Management is consistently ranked among the nation’s largest, privately held real-estate development and management organizations, RD Management owns and operates a portfolio of 150+ assets throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, with properties spanning the mixed-use, retail, office, residential, hospitality, self-storage, senior/student housing, industrial, and government sectors. RD Management specializes in development, redevelopment, and acquisitions in key markets and maintains in-house expertise in leasing, property management, construction, accounting and finance, legal, and information technology services. With more than 40 years of experience, RD Management has a proven track record of enhancing the value of its properties through hands-on management, renovation, and expansion. For more information click here.

JMF Properties is under the leadership of Joseph M. Forgione and his 20 years of experience in the industry, JMF Properties has developed a reputation for creating residential, retail and mixed-use communities of lasting value in some of the state’s most desirable locations. Mr. Forgione has developed more than 2,000 residential units and multiple commercial and retail properties during his career, with more than a dozen current projects in various stages of approval or construction, ranging from transit-oriented developments to urban and suburban retail centers to sprawling office parks.

As a former long-time Commissioner of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and a member of the New Jersey Civil Engineers, Mr. Forgione understands the unique responsibilities and needs of all stakeholders involved in the development process, including local government officials, architects, construction managers, investment partners, community members and end users. This holistic approach to development has been vital to JMF’s success, allowing the company to identify under-valued assets, forge strategic partnerships, and develop dynamic residential and retail properties that enhance their host communities. For more information click here.

Parsippany Soccer Club celebrates 45th Opening Day

Sports

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 13, 2018

Parsippany Soccer Club celebrates 45th Opening Day

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Soccer Club held it’s 45th Opening Day on Saturday, September 8 at Veterans Memorial Park. The following chart shows the 2018-2019 Board of Directors:

President	Bob Birth	president@parsippanysoccerclub.org
Vice President of Intramural	Andrew Ladas	intramural-vp@parsippanysoccerclub.org
Vice President of Travel	Al Zalewski	travel-vp@parsippanysoccerclub.org
Vice President of Finance	Angelika Bamert	finance@parsippanysoccerclub.org
Vice President of Purchasing	Mike Kells	purchasing@parsippanysoccerclub.org
Vice President of Facilities	Scott Olsen	facilities@parsippanysoccerclub.org
Registrar	Kevin Wall	registrar@parsippanysoccerclub.org
Treasurer	Alison Cogan	treasurer@parsippanysoccerclub.org
Secretary	Kim Kelley	secretary@parsippanysoccerclub.org

Parsippany Soccer Club - 2018-2019

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The objective of the Parsippany Soccer Club (PSC) is to develop, promote, and govern the game of youth soccer within the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.The Parsippany Soccer Club was established in 1973. Thanks to the Township, the Parsippany Park & Recreation Department and the Parsippany Board of Education for maintenance and use of the fields.Throughout the existence of the club we have been an active partner with the Town in providing equipment and volunteers. Among the items that the club has purchased/donated are:

Soccer Goals at Smith, Veterans, Jannarone, Lake Parsippany Park, Volunteers Park, Parsippany High and Hill Varsity Soccer Fields, Central and Brooklawn Middle School Varsity Fields, Central Middle School Lower Field, Rockaway Middle School, and Littleton School. Virtually every goal, corner flag and netting system was purchased by the club for use by both the children in our program and by township residents when they use the fields.
Netting systems at Veterans and Jannarone Parks
Cleanup/maintenance program at all fields that the club uses. At a minimum of three times annually a full cleanup is done on all fields picking up waste on the fields. Weekly, the club’s volunteer parents/coaches perform the same function after their practices and games.
Parsippany Pride Invitational held Columbus Weekend generates a great deal of increased revenue through sold out hotels, restaurants, deli’s, gas stations and other merchants. The tournament annual brings well over 25,000 players/parents/relatives to Town over the three day period which translates into added income for the Town and the Township Merchants.
Annually the club provides six $1,000 scholarships to Parsippany Soccer Club graduating seniors to be used to assist in their pursuit of College Degrees.

For more information on the Parsippany Soccer Club, click here.

Welcome to a New Year at TBA Religious School

Local News

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 12, 2018

Welcome to a New Year at TBA Religious School

PARSIPPANY — Temple Beth Am, a Reform Congregation is registering new students for its dynamic K-10 Religious School program for the 2018-2019 school year, which begins the third week of September.

In this Sunday and after-school program, children in grades K-10 celebrate Jewish holidays, learn to what our prayers tell us about Jewish faith, learn to read and chant prayers in Hebrew through active learning, and gain exposure to a wide world of Jewish observance, history, life cycle, friendships and more.

Special offerings include a no-tuition Sunday School program for grades K-2; a monthly Torah Tot Time program for children ages 3-6 to enjoy with a parent or grandparent; youth choir; family events and monthly Family Services. Temple Beth Am’s Youth Group begins in grade 3, and continues into our high school NFTY group.

Livingston area families: ask about a midweek Religious School option in Livingston on Wednesday afternoons for grades 3-6!

New families may also qualify for the Gift of Membership program.

Temple Beth Am believes wholeheartedly that each of us has been created in God’s image. They therefore welcome the entire spectrum of our Jewish community: people of all ages, races, cultures or nationalities; interfaith families; those of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, or relationship statuses. They are a vibrant center of Jewish learning for the 21st century, aspiring to provide for each of our children a meaningful Jewish Education that will inspire lifelong Jewish learning.

Contact Lynn Anne Cutler, Education Director, or Debbie Lesser, Temple Administrator, at school@tbaparsippany.org or (973) 887-0046 to learn about the school and our congregation.

Temple Beth Am is located at 879 South Beverwyck Road.

Glacier Hills Lifeguards honored by Parsippany Council

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Frank L. Cahill

Sep 12, 2018

Glacier Hills Lifeguards honored by Parsippany Council

PARSIPPANY — At the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting on Tuesday, September 11, Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., presented a number of certificates honoring three lifeguards, a pool member and the lifeguard trainer.

On Wednesday, August 15 a near-drowning happened around 5:30 p.m. at the Glacier Hills Association pool. A 9-year-old boy visiting the pool with a friend jumped off a diving board into the deep-end, with depths of at least ten feet, and didn’t resurface.

According to Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., pool member Janet Adams was relaxing nearby when she heard other children scream for help, and immediately sprang into action. It only took a few seconds for the on-duty lifeguards to also jump into the pool. Lifeguards Kendall Pachiolo, 15, and Rosie Walek, 16, jumped into the water, pulling the boy out of the deep end of the pool alongside Adams.

The boy was under for about 30 seconds and was unconscious when he was pulled out, so the two lifeguards performed chest compressions as Adams gave mouth-to-mouth. Another lifeguard, 16-year-old Kevin Mulligan quickly called Parsippany-Troy Hills Police. Mulligan was not present at the Council meeting to receive his certificate.

Carifi said “the whole thing happened pretty quickly from start to finish, and the boy was awake by the time police arrived to the scene. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital for medical treatment.”

Their quick actions were based on good training by Kyle Berry, not prior first-hand experience: this was the first time any of the lifeguards in the pool’s half-century in operation have had to truly save a life.

Councilman Michael dePierro, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Council Vice President Janice McCarthy, Rosie Walek, Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., and Councilwoman Emily Peterson

Councilman Michael dePierro, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Council Vice President Janice McCarthy, Janet Adams, Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., and Councilwoman Emily Peterson

Councilman Michael dePierro, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Council Vice President Janice McCarthy, Kyle Berry, Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., and Councilwoman Emily Peterson

Councilman Michael dePierro, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Council Vice President Janice McCarthy,Kendall Pachiolo, Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., and Councilwoman Emily Peterson

Morris County Opens Governor Chris Christie Drive

Local News

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 12, 2018

Morris County Opens Governor Chris Christie Drive

PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders and Morris County Park Commission held a special event this afternoon to open the new Central Park of Morris County main access road, named Governor Chris Christie Drive.

Morris County Freeholders officially opened Gov. Chris Christie Drive today. The new road creates direct access from West Hanover Avenue to Central Park of Morris County, alleviating heavy traffic through Morris Plains neighborhoods.

Governor Christie, who is a former Morris County Freeholder and a Mendham Township resident, participated in the event held at Central Park, along with the freeholders, park commissioners, legislators, and elected officials from Parsippany and Morris Plains, among others.

“We value our history in Morris County. Across Morris County, parks, streets, and schools are named for people who have played a major role in our history,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.

“Governor Chris Christie, as a two-term elected Governor; a United States Attorney for New Jersey, appointed by President George Bush; a presidential candidate; and – of course – a Morris County Freeholder; has earned his place in the state and county’s history books. Now, this important new access road fittingly will carry his name.’’

As part of today’s ceremony, Governor Christie unveiled the new Governor Chris Christie Drive street sign at the intersection of Central Avenue. In addition, a larger hanging street sign was installed today at the intersection with West Hanover Avenue.

After taking the first official spin along Gov. Chris Christie Drive, Gov. Christie chats with, left, Freeholder Deputy Director Christine Myers and Freeholder Director Doug Cabana, who rode in the car with him. Morris County Freeholders officially opened Gov. Chris Christie Drive today. The new road creates direct access from West Hanover Avenue to Central Park of Morris County, alleviating heavy traffic through Morris Plains neighborhoods.

To mark the opening of the road, the former Governor took a ceremonial first ride in a vintage car — a 1922 Franklin — provided and driven by Randolph resident Art Lee, who chauffeured Christie and Freeholders Doug Cabana and Christine Myers along the one-third-mile length of the new road, escorted by a motorcycle detail of the Morris County Park Police.

Led by Morris County Park Police, Gov. Chris Christie takes the first official ride along the street that bears his name, riding in an antique car with Freeholder Director Doug Cabana and Deputy Director Christine Myers.Morris County Freeholders officially opened Gov. Chris Christie Drive today. The new road creates direct access from West Hanover Avenue to Central Park of Morris County, alleviating heavy traffic through Morris Plains neighborhoods.

Governor Christie was feted by Morris Plains Mayor Frank Druetzler, who spoke of his commitment to the state and Morris County, and thanked the Governor for his assistance is getting the much-needed road approved by the state during his tenure in Trenton.

To build the new road across state land, the county had to obtain a 14-acre right of easement from the state and other approvals, and received support of the Christie Administration in those efforts.

The new Central Park of Morris County access road is a one-third mile connector of Central Avenue in the county park to West Hanover Avenue, a short distance from downtown Morris Plains.

It will provide easier access to the park and alleviate much of the traffic that now cuts through residential neighborhoods in Morris Plains, Parsippany and Morris Township to get to the soccer fields, skating rinks, cross country track, dog park, and other popular features of the park.

The contractor for the $1.5 million project was Sanitary Construction of Fairfield, with engineering design done by Boswell Engineering of South Hackensack.

On the historical side, Governor Christie is one of a select group of just four persons from Morris County to serve as Governor of New Jersey, and only the second since the late 1800s.

The others are George Theodore Werts (1893-1896), Philemon Dickerson (1836-37), and Mahlon Dickerson (1815-1817) – for whom the Morris County Park Commission’s Mahlon Dickerson Reservation is named.

Parsippany Express Cross Country is having a banner year

Sports

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 12, 2018

Parsippany Express Cross Country is having a banner year

PARSIPPANY — The team has over 100 registered runners – a record since the team’s inception. The youth team includes children between the ages of 7 and 14, and practices and races at Morris County’s Central Park.

The league’s first race of the season took place on Sunday, September 9. The team set a new record with 76 runners in the race, surpassing its prior participation best of 58. Of the runners, 53 young athletes achieved personal best times. 7 PECC runners were Top 20 finishers. Coach Metz said, enthusiastically, “Everyone pat yourself on your back! You should all be very proud of yourselves!”

Lakeland Week 1 PECC 2018 Results

Results include place in race, name, average mile and final time.

Girls 13/14 2977 Meter Run

6 Hoffman, Amanda 6:55.5 12:48.5 (12:40 2017)
31 Lipsky, Emma 8:22.5 15:29.48 (14:37 2017)
38 Vavilala, Saanvi 9:01.7 16:41.89 (15:33 2017)

Boys 13/14 2977 Meter Run

1 Mullan, Albin 5:41.1 10:30.94 Personal best by 32 seconds
24 Hoffman, Justin 6:59.6 12:56.0 Personal best by 6 seconds
38 Lanza, William 7:41.5 14:13.54 (13:58 2017)
42 Cukrow, Brandon 7:50.0 14:29.42 Personal best by 59 seconds
44 Chidella, Anish 7:54.5 14:37.63 Personal best by 26 seconds
46 DeMarco, Dominick 7:58.1 14:44.28 Personal best by 46 seconds
50 Seemakurti, Nagakishan 8:11.5 15:09.16
71 Lui, Larry 9:28.9 17:32.34 (17:12 2017)
Boys team placed 3rd with 85 points, one point ahead of Rockaway Township with a team record time of 1:06:47.55.

11/12 Girls 2977 Meter Run

22 Chebishev, Kira 7:54.8 14:38.15 (13:42 2017)
27 Sisco, Riley 8:17.5 15:20.26 (14:33 2017)
29 Duffy, Elizabeth 8:23.7 15:31.64 (14:02 2017)
33 Metz, Meghan 8:31.7 15:46.44 (15:38 2017)
42 Lui, Shyanne 8:43.1 16:07.49
53 Chithambaranathan, Harita 9:24.3 17:23.80
63 Harmon, Madeline 10:28.8 19:23.06
64 Wheelock, Jillian 10:29.3 19:24.11
65 Bakas, Cassandra 10:29.8 19:24.87
66 Santana, Sophia 10:30.1 19:25.48
70 Pierce, Kelly 10:43.2 19:49.76
The team of Kira, Riley, Elizabeth, Meghan, Shyanne, Harita and Maddie finished in third place, with 68 points, only 3 points behind second place Chatham. They had a team record time of: 1:17:23.98.

11/12 Boys 2977 Meter Run

15 Trella, Harry 6:55.9 12:49.34
39 Metz, Brian 7:55.8 14:40.06 (13:26 2017)
46 Gajjar, Ishan 8:12.6 15:11.21 (14:14 2017)
50 Kosovich, Mason 8:22.0 15:28.45
51 Becher, Christopher 8:26.7 15:37.20 (14:17 2017)
72 Smith, Andrew 9:19.6 17:15.13
76 Katta, Neil 9:53.1 18:17.02
80 Varughese, Nathaniel 10:08.9 18:46.20 (14:48 2017)
85 Tracey, Frankie 10:20.3 19:07.36 (18:01 2017)
97 Rhodes, Silas 11:21.7 21:00.97
Boys placed 6th with 138 points only 8 points behind Mt. Olive and two points ahead of Millburn.

Boys 9-10 2270 Meter Run

20 Bakas, Gabriel 7:12.4 10:09.80
21 Duffy, William 7:14.1 10:12.31
23 Lipsky, Daniel 7:19.7 10:20.17
28 Kosovich, Chase 7:24.2 10:26.50
33 Kalavrouziotis, Evan 7:37.2 10:44.83
35 Affilitto, Charlie 7:42.0 10:51.65
62 Kaplan, Tyler 8:25.3 11:52.74
77 Neito, Alec 9:06.9 12:51.34
79 Naik, Ishaan 9:10.1 12:55.85
84 Pandit, Vedant 9:35.1 13:31.14
88 Smith, Davey 9:44.0 13:43.62
92 Sharma, Rajveer 9:55.0 13:59.15
97 Olsen, Benjamin 10:42.2 15:05.82
The Boys team of Gabe, William, Daniel, Chase, Evan, Charlie and Tyler placed 4th with 108 points – only 7 behind Long Valley. They ran a team time of 51:53.61 which is a new team record!

Girls 9-10 2270 Meter Run

15 Vavilala, Eesha 7:37.5 10:45.23
29 Mullan, Anina 8:06.7 11:26.40
41 Sisco, Callie 8:26.0 11:53.64
47 Thormann, Kaylee 8:49.4 12:26.64
48 Vavilala, Medha 8:56.7 12:37.00
49 Korrapati, Deetya 8:57.4 12:37.93
54 Parada, Isabella 9:02.9 12:45.68
56 Voto, Elaina 9:05.5 12:49.38
57 Estilo, Catherine 9:06.6 12:50.87
65 Maroldi, Carina 9:29.6 13:23.38
67 Hadawale, Nihira 9:35.9 13:32.28
70 Gaviria, Clara 9:57.2 14:02.34
76 Verrone, Giuliana 10:09.6 14:19.80
91 Mauriello, Julianna 11:29.7 16:12.76
The girls team of Eesha, Anina, Callie, Kaylee, Medha, Deetya and Isabella placed 5th with 110 points six points ahead of Mountain Lakes. They ran a team record time of 59:08.91.

Mixed 7-8 1561 Meter Run

13 Whelan, Desmond 7:10.52
22 Kondru, Sohan 7:30.93
25 Bakas, Sebastian 7:33.09
52 Duff, Craeg 8:15.24
54 Novitskie, Franklin 8:24.23
62 Jasinski, Dylan 8:42.55
63 Duff, Ciera 8:45.28
69 McGee, Emily 8:50.02
71 Kalavrouziotis, Maria 8:52.15
72 Bejjipuram, Havish 8:54.35
73 Frei, Andrew 8:55.07
79 Boscarino, Alicia 9:07.26
85 Lavu, Sujit 9:15.15
88 Thormann, Emily 9:24.05
89 Varughese, Miranda 9:27.49
95 DeMarco, Ellie 9:54.72
99 McElroy, Julia 10:09.71

September 11th: A Day of Remembrance

Frank L. Cahill

Sep 11, 2018

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills held “September 11th: A Day of Remembrance” to observe the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the nation.

Seven Parsippany residents died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Many of them were husbands, wives and parents, but all of them were neighbors and friends in the Parsippany community.

As we remember them today, read more about their lives, courtesy of obituaries complied on legacy.com.

Martin Boryczewski
Boryczewski was remembered as a life-of-the-party type, who loved hanging out with friends as much as he loved his trading job. He grew up in Parsippany, and frequently came home to visit his family, whom he was close with. Read more here.

Antoinette Duger
Duger was a devoted mother in a close knit Italian family, who she loved cooking for. She cared deeply for those around her; some of her last words were, “I don’t want them to worry,” her sister said. Read more here.

Michael John Pescherine
Perscherine and his wife were expecting a baby at the time of his death, due in March 2002, something that cause him to “scream in delight.” He was remembered as an athlete who loved watching the Giants. Read more here.

Thomas H. Polhemus
Thomas Polhemus was remember as loving golf nearly as much as he loved his wife and two sisters. He played through rain and snow three times a week, and would travel to Myrtle Beach to play with friends. Read more here.

Maria Theresa Santillan
Maria Santillan was in the middle of planning her wedding to her high school sweetheart when she died. She had long dreamed of working in New York City, and often commuted with her father to the PATH station. Read more here.

Michael C. Sorresse
Sorresse was deeply proud of working in the World Trade Center, something he’d tell people as they spotted the towers from the Turnpike. He was a family man who has just bought a home in Morris County. Read more here.

Jason Kyle Jacobs
Jason Kyle Jacobs worked in the World Trade Center. He was a partner in Fiduciary Trust Co. and worked in Tower 2. Survivors originally listed: Wife, Jennifer; Daughter, Zoe; Father, Charles; Mother, Marilyn; and Brother, Seth. Read more here.