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Soriano swears in Class III officers

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Soriano swears in Class III officers

PARSIPPANY — On Friday, August 17, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano sworn in Michael Puzio and Richard Howell as Special Class III Officers.

These two Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class III, along with John Palardy, who was sworn in on July 3, will begin working in Parsippany-Troy Hills elementary schools as School Resource Officers beginning September 4.

SLEO Michael Puzio and Mayor Michael Soriano

Special Law Enforcement Officer Puzio retired at the rank of Sergeant after 25 years of public service, which included 21 years as a Morris County Sheriff’s Officer. As SLEO Puzio rose through the ranks of the Sheriff’s Office, he held multiple positions, which included working in the Crime Scene Investigation Unit. Prior to becoming a SLEO in Parsippany, he was hired at an area public middle school as a staff assistant.

Special Law Enforcement Officer Howell, a United States Army veteran, retired after 25 years of service, which included 16 years as a Parsippany Police Department Patrol Officer. Prior to his retirement he served in our Patrol Division and also on our Rifle Team.

John Palardy and Mayor Michael Soriano

Special Law Enforcement Officer Palardy retired from the West Orange Police Department as a Sergeant after 27½ years of public service. He held multiple positions in his previous Department such as Detective and Community Services Unit Supervisor.

We wish them the best of luck as they begin a new stage of their career with the Parsippany Police Department as our very first Special Law Enforcement Officer III Officers.

SLEO R. Howell and Mayor Michael Soriano

Longtime Parsippany resident William Waller passed away

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Longtime Parsippany resident William Waller passed away

PARSIPPANY — William R. Waller, 84, passed away on Saturday, August 18 at Morristown Medical Center.

Bill was born and raised in Jersey City. He lived in Parsippany and Whippany before moving back to Parsippany 24 years ago.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict from 1954 until being honorably discharged in 1956.

Bill was a printer for most of his life before retiring from Nabisco in East Hanover in 1998.

He was active in his community. Bill was a long-time member and served on the Board of Directors of the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association and he enjoyed boating on the Lake. Bill was also a member of Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church in Cedar Knolls. He volunteered in many capacities, including working at the Interfaith Food Pantry.

He was an avid sports fan and loved the Yankees and the Giants. He also loved bowling.

Bill was pre-deceased by his parents, William C. and Florence Waller; and his sister, Florence Waller.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Shirley (nee-Fladzinski); his loving children: William “Bill’ & his wife, Valerie and Carol Ann Harold and her husband, Raymond; his grandchildren: Steven Harold and his fiancée, Rachel, Christopher Harold, Jonathan Harold and Will Waller and his sister, Gertrude Waller.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Liturgy of Christian Burial to be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 22, at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church. 75 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls. Cremation: Private.

Visiting hours are on Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home. 95 Parsippany Road.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, (Dept. 300), Memphis, TN 38148 or click here.

Parsippany Native Mary DelloRusso Passed Away

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Parsippany Native Mary DelloRusso Passed Away
Mary DelloRusso

PARSIPPANY — Mary T. (nee-Fornini) DelloRusso, 47, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 17, at Care One at Hanover in Whippany.

Mary was born in Morristown and grew up in Parsippany before moving to Hanover 19 years ago.

She was a loving and dedicated homemaker whose beautiful and bubbly smile would light up any room she walked into. No matter a good day or a bad day, you would never know which Mary was having, she fought the good fight. Her days were centered around her children and her family. Mary was truly one of a kind. She raised her children by teaching them what love, faith and family values were all about. Anyone who knew Mary was truly blessed!

Through it all, Mary continued to stay active, especially with the Whippany Little League, Football and Baseball communities as well as the Mountview Road School in Morris Plains where she was an assistant to the School Nurse. Mary also enjoyed volunteering and being active with the Girl Scouts of America.

Mary is pre-deceased by her beloved husband who left this earth way too soon as well, David V. DelloRusso who passed away on December 18, 2009.

Mary leaves behind many loving family members, including her cherished son and daughter, Carman and Isabella ‘Bella’; her devoted parents, Mario L. and Lorraine (nee-Japko) Fornini Jr.; her caring brother and sister: Mario L. III and Denise DiGiacinto and her husband, Anthony; and her dear paternal grandmother, Mary (nee-Gaglio) Fornini; Mary also is survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that are too numerous to name but will forever miss her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Liturgy of Christian Burial to be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, at St. Christopher R.C. Church. 1050 Littleton Road. Cremation: Private.

Visiting hours are on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to the David DelloRusso Family Trust. c/o Par-Troy Funeral Home. 95 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 or you can also donate to the Go Fund Me Page that has been set up Mary’s family for Carman and Bella by clicking here.

Governor signs Space bill broadening HVAC workforce

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Governor signs Space bill broadening HVAC workforce

NEW JERSEY — Assemblyman Parker Space’s legislation bringing more highly skilled workers into the heating and air conditioning trade was signed recently by Governor Phil Murphy.

Space’s measure (A3704/S2550) clarifies that tradesmen who complete apprenticeship programs run by sheet metal workers, steamfitters and pipefitters are qualified to test for a master heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor’s license.

The training has been included in apprentice programs for years, however, regulations have prohibited graduates from other apprentice programs from sitting for the test. 

“There are many skilled and trained tradesmen who are ready, willing and able to do the work, but they have been unable to prove their qualifications on the test,” said Space (R-Sussex). “The new law opens the market for more licensed contractors, filling the void for qualified workers and making project costs more competitive.”

Assemblyman Hal Wirths joins as a co-sponsor of the bill.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany welcomes two new members

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Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany welcomes two new members

PARSIPPANY — At the breakfast meeting of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany of Thursday, August 16, President Frank Cahill had the honor of inducting two new members: Bobby Pellechio and Lisa Thompson.

Lisa Thompson, was sponsored by Kiwanis member Monica Madin and Bobby was sponsored by Frank Cahill.

Thompson, a partner in the law firm Mason Thompson, LLC. is also a Prosecutor in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Court. Pellechio, is owner of Farmers Insurance of Parsippany and also Family Bagels.

Frank Cahill said “We welcome Ms. Thompson and Mr. Pellechio to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is the fastest growing Kiwanis Club in the State of New Jersey with 72 members.

Parsippany IHOP holds Community Day

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Parsippany IHOP holds Community Day

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany IHOP their “First Annual Community Day” on Saturday, August 18 in the parking lot of Arlington Plaza Shopping Center.

The highlight of the day was the First Annual Pancake Eating Contest.  The contest, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery and Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 challenged each other on who could eat the most IHOP pancakes. Volunteer Fireman Taner Uygun won the contest for the fire department by eating ten pancakes within a three minute period. Each participant received a $25.00 IHOP Gift Certificate and Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 received a $200.00 donation from IHOP owners Mo Abdelhadi and Sobhy Abdelhady.

Nicholas Lopez, Nicolas Limanov, Sobhy Abdelhady, Mo Abdelhadi presents a check for $200.00 to Marcus Dalakian, Taner Uygun and Brian Ricci, members of Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5

Children had fun meeting their favorite cartoon characters Gekko and Owlette from the PJ Masks series. There was also a balloon artist and a face painter.

Ava Arthurs after her face was painted at IHOP’s Community Day

ShopRite of Parsippany gave away hot dogs and watermelon, and IHOP provide the ice cones and popcorn.

Children got to hold the fire hose and knock down traffic cones with members of Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5.

Parsippany Boy Scout Troop 72 was selling popcorn and Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Wives was selling their famous lemonade.

Children also had the opportunity to meeting members of the Parsippany Police Department, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery and Office of Emergency Management.

Parsippany IHOP is located at 792 Route 46 in the Arlington Shopping Plaza.

Stolen UPS package in Knoll Gardens

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Stolen UPS package in Knoll Gardens

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Scott Baker responded to a residence on Dafrack Drive for a reported stolen package on Thursday, August 16 at 10:51 p.m.

Upon his arrival, he spoke to the resident who advised him that UPS left a package at his door during the day and when he arrived home he had found the box opened and emptied.

The resident advised that the package was a gift sent to him and he would have to contact the sender to get a list of what items were stolen.

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

Burglary to Verizon Wireless Store

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Burglary to Verizon Wireless Store

PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the Verizon Wireless Store located at 745 Route 46 for an activated burglar alarm at 3:17 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15. Upon arrival of responding Officers they found an unsecure rear and front door. A check of the interior was completed and no suspects were located inside.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, along with Parsippany Investigative Division Detectives responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. An inventory of what was stolen is currently being completed.

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

Parsippany celebrates Indian Independence Day and Flag Raising Ceremony

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Parsippany celebrates Indian Independence Day and Flag Raising Ceremony

PARSIPPANY —  Brightly colored saris fluttered in the breeze and traditional music filled the air as India’s 72nd Independence Day and Flag Raising Ceremony was celebrated outside Parsippanys Municipal Building on Saturday, August 18.

Joining Mayor Michael Soriano was the Indian-American Seniors Association of Morris County to celebrate the Indian Independence Day and Flag Raising Ceremony, the first of its kind in Parsippany.

Mayor Michael Soriano was the master of ceremonies with guest speakers Raj Patel, President Indian-American Senior Association, Abhay Patel, Yogi Devine, K. Devadasan Nasir, Consul of India  and Assemblyman Raj Mukherji.

Raj Mukherji is an Assemblyman in the New Jersey State Legislature who represents the 33rd Legislative District, as well as a lawyer, businessman, former Deputy Mayor of Jersey City, and political science professor.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6 member Raj Patel and Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department member Mirhi Patel raised the National Flag of India, a horizontal rectangular tricolour of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its center.

By law, the flag is to be made of khadi, a special type of hand-spun cloth or silk, made popular by Mahatma Gandhi. The manufacturing process and specifications for the flag are laid out by the Bureau of Indian Standards. The right to manufacture the flag is held by the Khadi Development and Village Industries Commission, who allocates it to regional groups. As of 2009, the Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha has been the sole manufacturer of the flag.

India celebrates Independence Day on August 15 each year. India became an independent nation on August 15, 1947, so a gazetted holiday is held annually to remember this date.

Independence Day is a day when people in India pay homage to their leaders and those who fought for India’s freedom in the past. The period leading up to Independence Day is a time when major government buildings are illuminated with strings of lights and the tricolor flutters from homes and other buildings. Broadcast, print and online media may have special contests, programs, and articles to promote the day. Movies about India’s freedom fighters are also shown on television.

The president delivers the ‘”Address to the Nation” on the eve of Independence Day. India’s prime minister unfurls India’s flag and holds a speech at the Red Fort in Old Dehli. Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs are held in the state capitals and often involve many schools and organizations.

 

Honest Restaurant Opens on India’s Independence Day

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Honest Restaurant Opens on India’s Independence Day

PARSIPPANY — Honest Restaurant, a new Indian vegetarian restaurant, celebrated a ribbon cutting grand opening in the Arlington Shopping Plaza on Wednesday, August 16. The opening coincided with India’s 72nd Independence Day.

Independence Day is annually celebrated on August 15, as a national holiday commemorating the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947.

Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert and Owner Lav Patel with other dignitaries cut the ribbon during the celebration.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Vice Chairman Frank Cahill presented owner Lav Patel a plaque thanking him for choosing Parsippany and welcoming him to the community. Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso also presented Lav with plaque accepting their membership in the Chamber of Commerce.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Chairman Robert Peluso, Bollywood Star Anupam Kher, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Vice Chairman Frank Cahill welcoming owner Lav Patel to Parsippany
Bollywood Actress Jinal Pandya, Bollywood Star Anupam Kher, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, Owner Lav Patel and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso
Mayor Michael Soriano with Jinal Pandya, Bollywood Actor
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso receiving a bouquet of flowers in celebration of India’s 72nd Independence Day
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., receiving a bouquet of flowers in celebration of India’s 72nd Independence Day
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Nicolas Limanov receiving a bouquet of flowers in celebration of India’s 72nd Independence Day

Honest Restaurant serves original and authentic vegetarian Indian food.

Honest Restaurant is open Sunday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Honest Restaurant is also located in Edison and Jersey City as well as locations in Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Illinois.

Honest Restaurant is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Burglary at T-Mobile on Route 10

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Burglary at T-Mobile on Route 10

PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the T-Mobile Store located at 1950 Route 10 for a burglary in progress which was called in by the alarm company.

Upon arrival of responding units, they found the front door glass had been smashed in.

A check of the interior was conducted, but the two unknown suspects were not located inside or in the surrounding area outside the building. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and Crime Scene Investigation Unit, along with Parsippany Investigative Division Detectives responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. An inventory of what was stolen is currently being completed.

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

Motorist travelling wrong direction on Route 46 charged with DWI

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Motorist travelling wrong direction on Route 46 charged with DWI

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer S. Kurza and J. Seeger were travelling East on Route 46 near Lackawanna Avenue on Wednesday, August 15 at 12:21 a.m.when they observed a 2013 Mazda CX-9 travelling Westbound in the Eastbound lanes heading towards them.

They immediately activated their emergency lights and the vehicle crossed onto the grass median, continued driving on the median, and eventually crossed back into the Westbound lanes.

The officers caught up to the vehicle and observed it swerving and failing to maintain its lane. As the vehicle pulled to the shoulder it struck the curb, and then abruptly jerked to a stop, due to the driver placing the vehicle into park while it was still in motion.

Officers made contact with the driver, Kenneth Piper, 54, Chadds Ford, PA.

After a brief investigation he was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.

He was transported to police headquarters for processing and charged with Driving While Intoxicated; Reckless Driving; Failure to Keep Right and Failure to Maintain Lane.

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.

Theft of Motor Vehicle from Red Roof Inn

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Theft of Motor Vehicle from Red Roof Inn

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn on Monday, August 13 at 2:13 a.m. on a reported motor vehicle theft. Upon their arrival the victim advised them that he was awoken from his sleep by the sound of his vehicle starting. The Red Roof Inn is located at 755 Route 46.

He further stated that as he exited his room he saw an older white male with a white beard driving away in his 2006 Blue Toyota Tundra.

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

Parsippany PAL Redhawks Football registration is still open

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Parsippany PAL Redhawks Football registration is still open

PARSIPPANY — PAL Redhawks Flag Football Registration is still open.

Flag football is the foundation of our whole program. To make sure we have the strongest program possible, we’re holding registration open through August so there is still plenty of time to invite your friends and neighbors to register and get in on the fun.

PAL Redhawks Flag Football is open to all Parsippany children, from Kindergarten through Second Grade.  They also offer an incentive where if you bring another family into the program, we will waive your $50.00 volunteer and the $50.00 volunteer fee of the new family.  Just send an e-mail with both your name and the family you’ve recruited.

To register click here.

Any questions can be sent via email to redhawksfootballcommissioner@gmail.com.

PHHS Field Hockey Team holds car wash

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PHHS Field Hockey Team holds car wash
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School field hockey team held a car wash fundraiser at Parsippany Elks Lodge.  It was a huge success thanks to the Parsippany Elks and our community. The Team would like to thank everyone for their support!! Go Vikings!!

Governor signs Schepisi/Bucco bill protecting volunteers from furloughs

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Governor signs Schepisi/Bucco bill protecting volunteers from furloughs

MORRIS COUNTY — Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi and Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco allowing local emergency volunteers to continue serving their communities without fear of losing their state pension was signed today by Governor Phil Murphy.

For more than two years, Schepisi has fought to resolve an interpretation of IRS code requiring retiring police officers, teachers and government employees to stop volunteering when they retire from their public jobs.

“Volunteers and communities they serve have been in a state of limbo due to inconsistent opinions from the pension board,” said Schepisi (R-Bergen). “This law protects the dedicated men and women who are the lifeblood of our communities and it protects residents who are dependent on the round-the-clock emergency response they provide. Volunteer firefighters, EMTs and first-responders will no longer be risking their pensions when they respond to an emergency.”

Seventy-five percent of fire departments are all-volunteer in New Jersey, and 18 percent have paid and volunteer responders. There are 579 volunteer fire departments in the state and 49 career fire departments. The volunteers often hold paying jobs with local municipalities.

“Our hard-working volunteers protect lives and property 24 hours a day, seven days a week without compensation or complaint,” said Bucco (R-Morris), a 38-year member of the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department. “Their volunteer service saves millions of tax dollars for our residents and the State. This new law finally allows them to continue to serve their communities without the fear of financial penalty.”

The new law is also sponsored by Assemblymen Robert Auth and John DiMaio.

 

Ildiko G. Fekete, 70, passes

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Ildiko G. Fekete, 70, passes
Ildiko G. Fekete

PARSIPPANY — Ildiko G. Fekete (Csete), 70, passed away Wednesday, August 15, at Morristown Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born in Budapest, Hungary, she immigrated to the United States in 1969 settling in New York, NY. She was a resident of Roxbury Township since 1979.

Mrs. Fekete earned her Masters Degree for Design and Patternmaking while living in Hungary.

She was employed as head handbag pattern maker and designer with the Judith Lieber Company of New York, NY for 25 years; some of the handbags include several First Ladies including First Lady Barbara Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, Sarah Jessica Parker and many others artists.

Mrs. Fekete was a member of the Hungarian Church in Wharton.

As a loving grandmother, she cherished the time she spent with her three grandsons, caring for them, playing, going on adventures and especially enjoyed sleep-overs with them.

Preceded in death by her husband, Steven Fekete in 2010; and her parents Lajos and Rozalia (Szekely) Csete; she is survived by her two beloved daughters, Ildiko Peluso and her husband Robert of Parsippany and Aniko Giampietro and her husband Joseph of Staten Island, NY; three siblings, Lajos Csete of Hungary, Karoly Csete of Germany, and Agnes Csete of Hungary; and her three cherished grandsons, Joey Giampietro,
Little Robert Peluso, and Andrew Giampietro.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stephen J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service, 60 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 21, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 179 Baldwin Road with burial at Presbyterian Cemetery, 95 Main Street, Succasunna.

Don’t forget to register: Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 30

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Don’t forget to register: Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 30

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills announced the annual Fall Festival will take place this year on Sunday, September 30 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. on North Beverwyck Road. Reminder today, Friday, August 17 is the final day for discounted registration to participate in this event.

The town-wide celebration not only provides an opportunity to highlight township programs, services, organizations and businesses, but also encourages community spirit.

Parsippany High School Key Club members Jessica Ho and Segal Murthy during Parsippany Fall Festival

The generosity of the business community has played a large role in the success of the past festivals. For those businesses and organizations wanting to participate click here and print a registration form. Please be sure to submit your forms as soon as possible.

Preparing the Premio Sausage and Pepper sandwiches at the Sons of Italy stand

Parsippany’s 17th Annual Fall Festival promises to be one of the most successful festivals yet. There will be entertainment, rides, and other attractions to help bring out people to the event.

The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is offering spaces on a first come first serve basis. Display spaces vary depending on location and intended use. Vendors that are selling food will be distributed along the entire area with priority given to local food vendors and local organizations selling food.

Dr. Philip Santiago and his wife, Susan, was strolling down North Beverwyck Road

All registration forms must be received at the Recreation Dept. office or postmarked by Friday, September 21. Late registrations will NOT be accepted and returned. If you or your group wishes to participate, please complete the agreement by clicking here and mail to Parsippany Recreation, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany New Jersey 07054.

Stephanis Sawiris and Lauren Currenti, The Max Challenge, East Hanover

If you have any questions, please email recreation@parsippany.net.

Please note: The township reserves the right to limit the type and number of vendors and/or displays. You must submit a separate form for each location if you require more than one location/space. Please make checks payable to: Township of Parsippany, Fall Festival 2018.

Pennacchio Urges Eligible Residents to Take Part in Senior Freeze Property Tax Relief Program

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Pennacchio Urges Eligible Residents to Take Part in Senior Freeze Property Tax Relief Program

MORRIS COUNTY — In light of the affordability struggles many homeowners are currently facing in New Jersey, Senator Joe Pennacchio is strongly encouraging all eligible residents to apply for the Senior Freeze Property Tax Relief Program, before the October 31, 2018 deadline.

Senator Joe Pennacchio

Pennacchio noted that more than 140,000 seniors currently use the Senior Freeze property tax relief program in New Jersey.

“Our seniors have paid more than their fair share of taxes,” Pennacchio (R-26) said. “Retirees in New Jersey who are living on a fixed income often struggle to make ends meet. The Senior Freeze Program places $204.4 million back in the pockets of New Jersey residents, ensuring these homeowners can stay with their families in the state they call home.”

Under the Senior Freeze Program, eligible senior and disabled homeowners with incomes up to $70,000 are reimbursed for increases in property taxes compared to their first year of eligibility in the program.

Currently, the program is expected to provide benefits averaging $222 to new recipients and benefits averaging $1,408 to continuing recipients.

Eligible homeowners must:

  • Be over the age of 65 or receiving Social Security Disability benefits
  • Have lived in New Jersey for at least last ten years
  • Have owned a home for last three years
  • Have paid the full amount of property taxes on your home
  • Live below the require income threshold for eligibility

“I urge all eligible homeowners to reach out to your local municipal or Legislative office if you need any help applying for this vital property tax relief program,” Pennacchio said. “The deadline to apply is October 31, 2018. These are your golden years, you deserve to enjoy them.”

Instructions on How to Apply for the Senior Freeze Property Tax Relief Program

Fundraiser for Shanann Watts

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Fundraiser for Shanann Watts

NEW JERSEY — Police say that Christopher Watts, 33, was arrested in connection with the murder of his wife, Shanann Watts, 34, and two daughters, Celeste and Bella, ages three and four.

A family friend reported Shanann Watts and her daughters missing on Monday.

Shanann Watts’ Facebook account paints a portrait of a happy married life, with a constant feed of photos and videos of friends, relatives and herself. Her comments were typically upbeat, whether she was running errands, playing with her kids or promoting a health program.

The body of 34-year-old Shanann Watts was found on property owned by Anadarko Petroleum, one of the state’s largest oil and gas drillers, where Christopher Watts used to work, police said. Investigators said they have also found the bodies of the two girls, four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste.

Although Shanann Watts was from the Clifton/Passaic area, and still has relatives residing there, she has connections to Parsippany.

A close friend to Shannan, Lauren Arnold said “A lot has changed, especially the needs of the family. I don’t know an appropriate amount, as I’ve never been in this situation before, so it may raise as needed. Thank you for ALL your help and donations.  We need everyone here helping, especially Shanann’s family. I can’t imagine being so far away in this situation. Help me ease the financial burdens they may face and get them to Colorado to get their beloved girls!
I dont know how much they need or how much they will lose having to travel out here, for who knows how long. Even if we reach a goal, keep donating. Everything helps. Travel, food, lodging, bills, etc….. ♡ Thank you all and let’s find them!!!”

You can donated through Facebook by clicking here.

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