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Kiwanis Club to hold 22nd Annual Wine Tasting

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — You may be busy raising your family or serving as a caregiver for relatives and regret not having the time to help improve your community. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has a solution to that dilemma. On Thursday, October 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., you can help improve the lives of others and have fun while doing so by attending the Kiwanis annual wine tasting at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.  This wine Tasting is the Kiwanis Club’s largest fundraising event with the goal of supporting programs that benefit children and youth. Through the wine tasting event, the Kiwanis club members support Camp Nejeda, a camp for children with Type 1 diabetes.

A group of children attending Camp Nejeda

The local programs funded by the Kiwanis Club include: sponsored youth programs in the Parsippany Troy Hills school district, such as Key Clubs in both high schools, Builders Clubs in the middle schools, and K-Kids Clubs in all of the elementary schools; Parsippany Day Care Center; Parsippany Library; the Stickley Farms family fun day and numerous other 501(c)3 organizations that serve children and families.  In addition to this financial support of children’s leadership development and service initiatives, the club meets the basic needs of the less fortunate families in our community by providing food and food cards, toiletry items, and blankets through a partnership with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Community Center. The Club also supports state and national organizations that serve the needs of children and their families.

Proceeds from this wine tasting will also provide financial support to the work done by Camp Nejeda, located in Sussex County. This organization has been providing summer camp and other programs for children with type 1 diabetes and their families since 1958. In addition to providing eight weeks of traditional Summer Sleep-Away camp, Camp Nejeda offers Family Camps, Day Camps, Spring and Fall weekend programs, Adult Weekend, Nurse Education seminars and much more. These camps allow children to meet other children like themselves who have to deal with the daily challenges of diabetes.  Many children from throughout Morris County benefit from this excellent program aimed at helping children relax and play during their time at camp and worry less about the pressures associated with this disease.

Joe Canals is a co-sponsor of the wine tasting event. The event includes silent and live auctions; delicious hot and cold buffet; wines and liquors; and an opportunity to help raise money and do good for others.

Tickets are only $65 each. Kiwanis is a 501(C)3 organization and your contribution is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

If you would like to purchase tickets, please click here.

Kiwanis members visiting Camp Nejeda

Morris County Remembers 9/11

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Frank L. Cahill
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Leading a column of first responders are, from left, Park Police Patrol Officer Nick Saleeba (cq), flag bearer Public Safety Training Cadet Ryan J. Lathrop of Cedar Knolls and Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon. On Sunday, Sept. 9, Morris County held its annual September 11 ceremony at the county memorial on West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany. Port Authority Police Officer Will Jimeno, who was pulled from the rubble, was the keynote speaker.

PARSIPPANY — A host of county residents joined the families of 9/11 victims on Sunday evening at the Morris County’s September 11 Memorial in Parsippany to observe the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against our nation.

A ring of Morris County fire, police, and EMTs formed a ring of honor around the memorial, standing at attention for 75 minutes in the rain, as speakers and singers and pipers honored the memory of the nearly 3,000 people who died in attacks on 9/11, including 64 Morris County residents.

Ceremony attendees listen to a speaker. Morris County holds its annual September 11 ceremony. Port Authority Police Officer Will Jimeno, who was pulled from the rubble, was the keynote speaker.

We still mourn those who were so suddenly taken from us, but our goal tonight is to come together – not to reopen wounds – but to show the families of the victims, some of whom are with us this evening, that we have not forgotten,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “By doing so, we repeatedly demonstrate to those who tried to tear this nation apart that we are united.”

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officer and Chester resident Will Jimeno told an inspiring tale of his survival at the World Trade Center site, after he and his partner, PAPD Sgt. John McLoughlin, were buried in the rubble after the collapse of the South Tower of the Trade Center.

He spoke of the “faith, hope and love’” that pulled him through, how he battled with thoughts of his likely death as he was entombed, and how he challenged those thoughts with a stronger desire to live, to do all he could to survive for his family and for his colleagues (37 PAPD officers died on 9/11).

“I will tell you that there is a constant battle between good and evil, and that good people cannot idly sit by and let evil triumph,” said Jimeno.

Public Safety Training Cadet Ryan J. Lathrop of Cedar Knolls was the flag bearer for the parade of first responders who marched to the county memorial. State Senator Tony Bucco led the contingent in the Pledge of Allegiance. Morris County School of Technology students Brooke Shanley and Meghan Muth sang the National Anthem. Pastor Sidney Williams of Bethel A.M.E. Church of Morristown gave the invocation.

In addition, the Morris Choral Society braved the weather, as did the Police Pipes and Drums of Morris County, bugler Michael DelVecchio, and officers of the Morris County Sheriff’s Department, which fired a 21-gun salute.

“We also come here this evening to remember the courage demonstrated on 9/11 by countless firefighters, police, EMTs, and other rescue workers,’’ said Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon.

“We here in Morris County are truly blessed to have an exceptional group of first responders.  These police officers, firefighters, and Emergency Medical Service members regularly put their lives at risk to protect and save ours.’’

Morris County’s September 11th Memorial, which is located in Parsippany, at the Morris Township border, pays tribute to all of those who died in the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, with a special emphasis on the 64 victims from Morris County whose names are etched in plaques affixed to the Memorial.

Port Authority Police Officer Will Jimeno, who was pulled from the rubble, was the keynote speaker at Morris County’s annual September 11 ceremony held Sunday, Sept. 9, at the county memorial on West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany.

Freeholders Christine Myers read each of the 64 names at Sunday’s event, and Tom Mastrangelo, with a bell sounded for each victim.

The names of all of the nearly 3,000 people who died on 9/11 are engraved in ruby-colored paving stones that have been set in the ground as a walkway surrounding the Memorial.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Remo D'Alessandro, Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani and Patrolman Matthew Ruggier. File Photo

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department was taking back unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, September 8 in front of the Harmon Face Values Store, 3189 Route 46, located in the Morris Hills Shopping Center.

They did not accept liquids, needles or sharps, patches and pills. This drop off was only for individual citizens. Businesses that deal with pharmaceuticals, doctors, health care providers, and pharmacies are prohibited from disposing of pharmaceuticals at the collection site under FDA guidelines.

During the drug take back event, members of the Parsippany PBA Local 131 sold pink ribbon pins with the Parsippany Police Department patch on them for $5.00. The money raised through the sales of the pins will be donated to multiple cancer related charities at the end of October.

If you did not attend the event and would like to purchase a pin, please email parsippanypba@gmail.com and they can assist you.

Letter to editor: Plastics; Over-Engineered Products of Convenience Out-of-Control

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Parsippany Council needs to support by resolution the pending State legislation now being proposed in the Senate No.2776 and the Assembly as No.4330. An Act concerning plastic carryout bags, expanded polystyrene food service products, and plastic straws, and supplementing Title 13 of the revised Statutes.

When it comes to plastic waste and pollution it appears the free market lost control of itself in the over promotion without proper foresight or consumer protections Concerning the impacts that have occurred and are exponentially progressing; as now rather than less plastic being produced more is being made. This is as if no one sees or wants to see the obvious trash and litter phenomena; it would not be inappropriate to refer to this plastic plaque as a form of climate change in its magnitude locally and worldwide. At the very least as plastic is a petroleum derivative product we may see it as a form of oil spill escaping into our American and Planetary landscapes, waterways and oceans.

The only hope of bringing this phenomenon under control is strict common sense laws of disallowing further product productions and sales of this harmful substance. We must combine this legislation with the realization that humans lacking conscience discipline, and being encouraged to consume in a free market society of thoughtlessness; but for “corporate” enticement for profits that lack and evade responsibility for the results of these unnecessary and overly engineered convenience products must come to an end for the benefit of all.
 The ban must however be in unison with media attention to the magnitude of the problem and encouragement and promotion of “conscience disciple” in our own behaviors in resource separation and good sanitation practices. The other element would be an absolute effort in enforcements of the codes and rules in sanitation recycle laws. Those not complying in aspects of best practices and clean community principles must suffer the consequence, until change occurs.
The State law rather than local municipal ordinances is definitely the only possible remedy, too many weak links of others not passing similar laws would make it difficult. This way municipalities invoking supremacy law principals can have more clot in enforcements. In reality plastic bans require additional federal and worldwide laws forbidding production.

In the United States the largest consumer of any nation only 33% of all materials are recycled. Over 70% of the plastics go to waste in landfills, in New Jersey alone. (Not counting the litter).

Plastic never biodegrades but only breaks down into smaller micro-particles infecting our soils, water and actually entering the anatomy of plants, animals and humans. (especially the Polystyrenes or styrofoam).

Next time someone says God Bless America take a look around; is plastic a sign of this blessing?All of us should be alarmed and angry at what we see, and how it gets there. There may very well be more plastic debris cast upon Mother Earth than stars in the universe.

SHAME!
Nikolaus Hopstock
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034

A Day of Remembrance of 9/11 to be held in Parsippany

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold “A Day of Remembrance of 9/11” on Tuesday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m. at Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

The Master of Ceremonies will be Matt Clarkin, Chief of Staff to the Mayor and Keynote Speaker will be Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.

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.

Mt. Tabor Fifth Grade Class car wash

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Frank L. Cahill
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5th Grade Class promoting the car wash

PARSIPPANY — The Mt. Tabor Fifth Grade Class held a car wash on Saturday, September 8 at the Parsippany Elks, 230 Parsippany Road.

The boys and girls cleaned the vehicles from top to bottom for a suggested donation of only $5.00.

Alex Vadas washing the vehicle
Ayat Ahmed washing the vehicles
Elijah Tirrell spaying the vehicles
5th Grade Class promoting the car wash
The crew washing vehicles
The crew washing vehicles
The crew washing vehicles
The crew washing vehicles

Parsippany Teachers to Rally at Board of Education Meeting

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dr. Frank A. Calabria Education Center

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Education Association (PTHEA) members will gather to demonstrate at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Building on Thursday, September 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. prior to BOE closed session meeting.

About 150 PTHEA members will attend the open meeting at 7:00 p.m., wearing black Association shirts.

The teachers will march, carrying signs, on the sidewalks adjacent to BOE office building to make the Board of Education, at its regularly scheduled meeting, aware that the professional staff expects fair compensation.

“In response to a private and internal memorandum to fellow PTHEA members, the Parsippany Board of Education has published on its web site a “response to a PTHEA statement concerning job actions.” Although the PTHEA were not ready to take the contract negotiations public, thy feel they must respond. Whether or not one would identify the Board’s proposals as “fair” or “generous” (as they do), the basic and incontrovertible fact is that their offer would result in yet another year of reduced take-home pay. They cannot deny this; it is simple math. Their statement does correctly note that one of their offers would actually allow slightly more take-home pay, but only if we accepted a health care plan that required greater out-of-pocket costs. In other words, it offers a slight increase in take-home pay, but necessitates that we quickly give that money (and more) away to doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies. It is another offer to work for less money masquerading as generosity,” stated PTHEA members in a press release.

“These offers came after eight months negotiations, during which time the PTHEA accepted numerous concessions, moved away from its original proposals, and told the Board it would accept any deal that led to even a small increase in take-home pay. During this time they didn’t protest, hold rallies, or make statements. They presented evidence that such a deal was both affordable and practical and were given indications that agreement was close. And then, at the 11th hour, just as their old contract expired, the Board came back with the offers noted above. And that is why the 750 members of the PTHEA across all 14 schools feel they have no choice, and have overwhelmingly decided that they can no longer volunteer their free time for activities that go beyond contracted responsibilities. The teachers are not willing to divert time from their own families for voluntary and/or uncompensated work as long as they continue to realize less real income year after year. During this time, teachers will continue to discharge their duties fully and completely, according to the contract with the Board of Education. They will perform all the functions required of them during class, duty, and contracted meeting times. The professional dedication that parents and students have come to expect from the Parsippany education professionals will remain unchanged, and the level of instruction, coaching, counseling, and care that Parsippany schools are known for will not be curtailed.”

 

Parsippany welcomes MANE USA Corporate Headquarters

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — On Thursday, September 6, The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills welcomed MANE USA, Fragrance Development Center, to the township.

In welcoming the over one hundred employees in attendance to Parsippany were Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Council Vice President Janice McCarthy, Councilman Michael dePierro, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Vice Chairman Frank Cahill, and member Thomas Williams, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board members Nicolas Limanov and Alan Golub, Esq.

Mane USA, a French fragrance and flavor company, acquired 339 Jefferson Road from Prism Capital Partners in May 2017.

The new state-of-the-art, 100,000 square feet facility located at 339 Jefferson Road is home to MANE’s Commercial, Creative, R&D and Corporate Teams. The expansive space is fully equipped with cutting-edge robotics, a 2,000 square feet consumer insights testing centre, sensory odor booths and extensive testing laboratories. Its third floor houses a full-service hair salon and commercial grade laundry facility. The office space is continuously replenished with 100% fresh air allowing for an odour-free fragrance creation environment. The contemporary, full service salon contains four sinks and four drying/styling stations to evaluate haircare product usage from start to finish. From shampoos and conditioners to styling products and raw materials, they are able to test through all phases of product development. The salon is designed for both internal fragrance testing and customer on site product evaluations.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Alan Golub, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Vice Chairman Frank Cahill, Councilwoman Janice McCarthy, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee member Thomas Williams
Michel Mane, President at Mane
MANE USA Corporate Headquarters, 339 Jefferson Road

Prism’s in-house construction team fitted out Mane USA’s 70,000-square-foot space. The full-service commercial real estate owner/operator will continue as property manager for the fully occupied, 102,000-square-foot property, which also serves as home to Hollister Construction and Ascend Laboratories.

MANE’s Global President and CEO Mr. John Mane
Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Vice Chairman Frank Cahill making a presentation to MANE USA
Mr. Michel Mane, MANE’s President of the Americas, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Vice Chairman Frank Cahill and MANE’s Global President and CEO Mr. John Mane
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Councilwoman Janice McCarthy, Councilman Michael dePierro, John Mane, Mayor Michael Soriano, Economic Development Vice Chairman Frank Cahill, Michel Mane and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani cutting the ribbon of MANE’s new USA Headquarters, located on Jefferson Road

The project included a complete overhaul of the building’s three-story atrium lobby and upgraded finishes throughout. Prism also incorporated enhanced building services including a fitness center and grab-and-go café.

A flexible, Consumer Insights Center, 2,000 square foot facility to accommodate a variety of research needs. The space is host to focus group sessions, in depth interviews and our proprietary P2C Perfumer to Consumer Workshops. The testing room is fully equipped with audio and video capabilities and a large one way observation mirror. Adjacent to the focus group room are six sensory testing booths and four sinks that allow for on-site consumer product testing. MANE has assembled an extensive, diverse demographic consumer database and retains in house management of all data collection and analysis.

Situated on five acres, the granite-clad building offers underground parking in addition to surface lots. It is strategically located near the junction of I-80 and I-287, just minutes from the Parsippany Sheraton and Hyatt House hotels.

 

Gannon Earns “Most Influential People in Security” Top Ranking

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Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Sheriff James Gannon

MORRISTOWN — Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon earned national recognition from Security magazine as one of 2018’s Most Influential People in Security, joining just 16 fellow top security executives and industry leaders in America who are positively impacting the security field, their organization, their peers, and the national and global security landscape.

Sheriff James Gannon

“It is always humbling to be recognized by your peers and fellow professionals who understand the incredibly complex and sophisticated world of security in today’s day and age,” said Sheriff Gannon. “I have been incredibly blessed to work with so many elite men and women in law enforcement and corporate security over the years. They share this award with me.  It’s a tough business made up of tough individuals. To be recognized in their company is a true honor.”

Prior to becoming Morris County Sheriff in January 2017, Gannon was the Global Head of Security Risk for Novartis following a decorated career in law enforcement.  Sheriff Gannon served in the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force in Newark and investigated sensitive international terrorism and national security matters.  He also worked in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, climbing the ranks from Detective to Deputy Chief of Investigations, eventually starting the Morris County Cold Case Unit in 2003, co-authoring the “Morris County Counter-Terrorism Task Force Manual,” and leading a team of police officers into New York City to assist with the PENTTBOMB Investigation on 9/11.

Security magazine said the following about Sheriff Gannon and his fellow honorees: “These security leaders have been nominated by their colleagues and associates and were chosen based upon their leadership qualities and overall positive impact on stakeholders, enterprises, colleagues, constituents and the general public.”

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Computer Criminal Theft Charges at Chilton Medical Center

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Frank L. Cahill
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Chilton Memorial Hospital

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Brian C. Spring of the Pequannock Township Police Department announce the entry of a guilty plea by Sergiu Jitcu, 39, Saddle Brook, on Computer Criminal Theft charges.

On or about November 8, 2017, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was contacted by Chilton Medical Center Director of Security who reported a theft of computer equipment from the facility by the defendant, now a former IT employee at Chilton Medical Center.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes Division was advised that Chilton Medical Center received information from a resident of Wisconsin that he had purchased a computer hard drive on eBay from the defendant and this computer hard drive contained personal identifying information of individual(s) who may have been treated at Chilton Medical Center.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes Division commenced an investigation into the allegation and, ultimately, executed a Search Warrant on the defendant’s residence and motor vehicles resulting in the seizure of various computer equipment and additional items belonging to Chilton Medical Center.

Subsequent investigation has revealed that at least one computer storage medium, which was sold on eBay by the defendant, contained data/data bases with personal identifying information of patient(s) of Chilton Medical Center.

On or about December 15, 2017, Chilton Medical Center sent notifications to patients, identified as potentially being affected by the theft, who had been treated at Chilton Medical Center advising of the incident.

The defendant has pled guilty to the following offenses based on the defendant’s criminal activity on various dates between January 1, 2015 and November 8, 2017.

  • One count of Computer Criminal Activity, i.e. computer theft by accessing data, data base, computer storage medium or computer equipment without authorization or in excess of the authorization, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-25a, a crime of the Third degree;
  • One count of Theft, i.e. the taking of computer equipment from Chilton Medical Center, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3a, a crime of the Third degree.

Sentencing of the defendant is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 26, before the Honorable Stephen J. Taylor, P.J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris Vicinage.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes Division, Financial Crimes Unit, Pequannock Township Police Department, Saddle Brook Police Department and Chilton Medical Center whose efforts contributed to the investigation and prosecution of this case.

Letter to the editor: Please do not appoint Kavanaugh

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Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Please do not appoint Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

He is against women’s healthcare, cancer screenings and childcare, Men’s cancer screening.

Children need both their parents to become productive voting citizens. Kavanaugh is in favor of making the President immune to being a lawful citizen above prosecution and able to create crimes in every way.

Also Kavanaugh is Pro Cancer. He favors polluting air, water and soil with toxic chemicals.
He has supported EPA rules reduced.

Our future is in grave danger with Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court.
Oppose Kavanaugh!

Sincerely,
Diane Grohn

Sherrill Brings Phil Murphy, Joe Biden to Montclair State University Rally

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Frank L. Cahill
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Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District

MONTCLAIR — In front of a huge crowd of supporters, volunteers, and community leaders, Mikie Sherrill kicked off her fall campaign along with Vice President Joe Biden, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey State Democratic Committee Chairman John Currie, and Montclair State University student and Mikie Sherrill campaign volunteer Naajidah Kahn. Vice President Joe Biden endorsed Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District in April 2018, and joined her at Montclair State University to engage students and residents of the community.

NJ State Democratic Chairman John Currie addresses the audience

“Each new generation has a choice to make: face the challenges head on with the confidence and the certainty that we can lead this world toward something better and, in doing so, provide a better future for everyone,” said Mikie Sherrill.

She continued: “This country has always been at its best, has always lead in the most effective way, and has always achieved the greatest success, when we operate from a sense of confidence and optimism and leadership that looks toward the future.”

Naajidah Khan, Montclair State University student and Mikie Sherrill intern speaks

A U.S. Navy veteran, former prosecutor, and mother of four, Mikie Sherrill is running for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Mikie Sherrill is focused on bringing new leadership to Congress, and will work with Republicans and Democrats to restore the full state and local tax deduction for New Jersey taxpayers, work to fix the Affordable Care Act to bring down health care costs, and focus on creating good paying jobs in New Jersey.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy

Sherrill said “We are fighting to ensure the economic future of New Jersey – that our federal tax system doesn’t punish our state, that we drive innovation, and create good-paying jobs so all of you can have a bright future right here in New Jersey. That families don’t go bankrupt if a loved one has a pre-existing condition, or needs prescription drugs. That we protect women’s healthcare, and we don’t rollback the protections on marriage equality.”

Vice President Joe Biden

Sherrill is the Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, a seat that has been held by Republican Representative Rodney P. Frelinghuysen for over twenty years. A seat thought so solidly Republican that it seemed folly for any sensible Democrat to seek it (or any Republican to challenge Frelinghuysen). There was so little competition for the seat over the years.

“When I first met Mikey over a year ago I met a great candidate, today I saw someone who will be a great Congresswoman,” said Mayor Michael Soriano.

“We are in a battle for the soul of America,” Biden added. “That is not a Democrat or Republican thing.” And then, Biden got blunt, reminding the audience that he graduated college in the same year as the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy, events that seemed to put an end to the Civil Rights Movement that he had been drawn to as a young man. “Don’t tell me you’re demoralized,” Biden scolded the audience. “Get off your rear ends and vote.”

The event attracted a huge crowd of supporters, volunteers, and community leaders

Kiwanis Club donates to Craftsman Farms

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Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill, Vonda Givens Director of Education at Stickley Museum at Craftsman, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation President Greg Elbin

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation made a donation to The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms to help fund the activities of the Fall Family Day.

The Fall Family Day will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2352 Route 10 West, Parsippany.

Join in celebrating the fall harvest and Craftsman Farms’ agricultural past at our 12th Annual Farm Family Day.  This traditional fall festival is the museum’s biggest family program of the year.

Fall Family Day features seasonal fun with hayrides around the grounds of Craftsman Farms, and pumpkin painting.  Indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts encourage children to explore the landscape that was once the Stickley family’s home and farm. Craft activities and handicraft demonstrations exercise young minds and hands.  Bring the whole family and arrive early for a picnic on the grounds!  And inside Stickley’s Log House, tours will be suspended for the day and families are invited to stroll through the museum Open House at their own pace.

Activities offered on the grounds during Fall Family Day include:

  • Hayrides
  • Pumpkin painting
  • Craft activities
  • Games & races
  • Scavenger hunts
  • Hand craft demonstrations

Meet Rocco! I want to go home with you

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Frank L. Cahill
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Rocco

Meet Rocco! This 3-year-old German Shepherd is ready to find his forever home! Rocco is about 90 lbs and is still gaining weight–there’s a lot of him to love!

Rocco was abandoned, tied to the fence of a local, municipal animal shelter. He struggled immensely in the stressful shelter environment but is now thriving outside of it!

Rocco is currently undergoing professional training and is a star student! He listens well and will need a committed owner who will continue his training in his forever home. Our trainer will provide guidance and a strict plan to make sure Rocco continues to become the confident dog we know he can be!

The ideal home for Rocco would be an active one as he loves physical and mental exercise. Rocco will love going for hikes, long walks, and playing lots of fetch in your backyard!

If you are looking for a buddy to explore the world with please fill out an application by clicking here.

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Three First Ladies will visit Parsippany

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Betty Ford
Lady Bird Johnson

PARSIPPANY — What’s it like being a First Lady of the USA? Find out when actress Elaine Bromka practices her craft on Sunday, September 16, 10:00 a.m. at the Parsippany Public Library as she takes on the roles of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford. Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat and Betty is a thought-provoking perspective on the politics of love, devotion, and being the First Lady. The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library is located at 449 Halsey Road.

Pat Nixon

Elaine Bromka has acted in leading roles at regional theatres across the country which range from Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing to Shirley Valentine. She has also done television work in The Sopranos and Sex and the City. She co-wrote Tea for Threewith Eric H. Weinberger and, since its successful off-Broadway run, she has continued to tour with it across the country. Bromka is a member of the Actors Studio and a faculty member of Smith College and NYU. She has taught one-day acting workshops at over 100 colleges and prep schools.

Registration for Tea for Three is now available. You must register to attend. Please visit the Parsippany Library website by clicking here to find out more and to register.

Parsippany Middle and High School will have half day on September 6

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Due to the excessive heat secondary schools Brooklawn Middle School, Central Middle School, Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School will be on a half day for Thursday, September 6.

All elementary schools and preschool programs will be on a normal regular school day.

Temperatures from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. will range from a low of 89 degrees to a high of 98 degrees on Thursday, September 6.

Morris Retirement Advisors Become ‘MRA Advisory Group’

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in the New Jersey financial services arena has unveiled a major rebranding, designed to bring the organization forward and better reflect its recent growth and expansion of comprehensive range of financial advisory services available.

Previously known as Morris Retirement Advisors, the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firm will begin doing business as ‘MRA Advisory Group’. The announcement comes after the firm decided to capitalize on its recent growth and already established strong reputation in the niche, to further expand the range of financial services available to clients. MRA’s newly realigned service offering includes:

  • MRA Personal Planning: MRA will provide individual clients with one-on-one ongoing wealth advisory services through a monthly subscription service. Starting at $69/month, clients will be able to tailor their service experience based on their needs, and combination of meetings per year, number of goals and net worth structure. MRA uses an extensive service approach designed to simplify their clients’ financial lives, instil confidence with a financial plan and pursue growth. MRA Personal Planning clients will also be able to hire the firm’s tax planning and preparation services offered by its in-house CPA. Tax planning and preparation subscription services start at $49/month.
  • MRA Wealth Management: MRA will deliver personalized professional investment management tailored to each of its clients’ needs. With a minimum of $2,000 to open an account, clients will be able to choose to invest using WealthBuilder Investing, which offers a set of risk-based investment portfolios designed to align with our clients’ risk tolerance and long-term investment objectives. For clients with investable assets of $250,000 or higher, MRA will offer additional portfolio customization that includes individual stocks, bonds, alternatives and/or private equity. MRA does not charges trading commissions for investment  accounts. The firm charges an annual investment advisory fee ranging from 0.40% to 1.50% based on service model selection, portfolio complexity and assets under management.
  • MRA Business Services: MRA’s advisors will help businesses with annual revenue from $ 1 million to $10 million evaluate or explore the implementation of tax strategies and benefits programs. From business tax planning and preparation to business risk management strategies, MRA’s advisors will focus on helping business owners maximize their tax savings while helping them implement long-term strategies to mitigate risk, protect their businesses and pursue growth.
  • MRA Insurance Solutions: MRA can work with its clients to help protect what they can’t afford to lose, such as their ability to earn an income or a loved one from a premature death or illness. MRA Insurance Solutions make up one of the foundations of a solid financial plan.

MRA’s vision is to simplify financial planning and wealth management across generations. ‘MRA Advisory Group’ will draw on a foundation of experience, fiduciary mind-set and a team behind the new name boasting most of its Wealth Advisors have over two decades of financial services industry experience. To help deliver on its vision, MRA will begin offering for free, its branded financial planning tool – WealthBuilder Planning. The idea is to offer the public a digital financial planning tool to help them create investment plans based on their financial goals, with or without the support of a Wealth Advisor. WealthBuilder Planning will help answer the who, what, where and when as it relates to financial goals and help build paths toward achieving the goals of users.

To sign up for WealthBuilder Planning click here.

CEO, Wealth Advisor, Marco Lima, CFP® commented: We are reinvigorated and eager to introduce both existing and new clients to our realigned service offering, and we’re thrilled to be operating under the new MRA Advisory Group name.

Marco Lima, CFP® continued: “Our recent growth is a result of our unwavering focus on providing our clients with the best service possible and we feel the rebranding was an essential step to continuing the brand’s future. Careful planning, industry experience and due diligence in all that we do are the key drivers behind MRA’s future success.”

For more information, please visit the official website by clicking here.

MRA Advisory Group (“MRA”) is an Independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm that employs comprehensive financial planning and risk management strategies as core principles of its advisory process.  Since 2012 MRA’s advisors have been successful financial planning and wealth management professionals associated with an unaffiliated broker-dealer. In 2017, the team transitioned the MRA team to become a fully independent RIA. With a fiduciary mind-set, our team includes seasoned professionals, specialists, and a friendly supporting staff. Most of our Wealth Advisors have over two decades of financial services industry experience.

Frozen, Raw Beef Dumpling Products Recalled

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Frank L. Cahill
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One of the products recalled

CLIFTON — Bahar LLC., a Clifton establishment, is recalling approximately 2,344 pounds of frozen, raw beef dumplings products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The frozen, raw beef dumpling items were produced from May 2, 2018 to August 29, 2018. The following products are subject to recall:

  • Various weight sealed plastic packages containing “Bahar MANTI Gourmet Mediterranean Brand Beef Dumplings” and Expiration Date of 05/20/19 through 08/29/19.
  • 1-lb. square plastic sealed packages containing “Bahar MANTI Gourmet Mediterranean Brand Beef Dumplings” and Expiration Date of 05/20/19 through 08/29/19.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 51290” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributor and retail locations in New Jersey.

The problem was discovered by FSIS during a review at the establishment.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Berk Berkman, Bahar LLC, at (862) 571-7890.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

 

Parsippany Woman Charged with Murder of Her Mother

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Frank L. Cahill
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Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens

PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller announce that Lila Lucariello, 33, of Parsippany, has been charged with first degree Murder, and other related crimes, for the stabbing death of her mother at her Parsippany apartment.

Additional charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon were also authorized. On September 1, 2018, at approximately 8:27 a.m., members of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department were dispatched to 3579 Route 46 East, Apt. 57B, Meadowbrook Gardens for a 911 call.

Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens
Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens

Upon arrival, first responding officers located a deceased woman’s body inside the apartment. The deceased woman was subsequently identified as Salwa Kahn-Tamr, 58, of Prospect Park.

The Defendant’s husband had contacted 911 after returning home that morning and locating the deceased victim. The Defendant, who was identified as the deceased victim’s daughter, was also located inside the apartment. The Defendant was taken into the custody of law enforcement from the apartment. A knife believed to be used by the Defendant to inflict the injuries was also collected from the apartment. Investigators determined that the Defendant had been in the apartment with her mother and the Defendant’s infant daughter during the overnight hours.

Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens

On September 2, 2018, an autopsy was performed on the victim’s body by Dr. Carlos Fonseca of the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office. The victim’s Cause of Death was determined to be Multiple Stab Wounds and the Manner of Death was determined to be Homicide. As a result of the investigation into this incident, the Defendant was charged with Murder, a crime of the first degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a crime of the second degree, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, a crime of the third degree, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a crime of the fourth degree.

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.

Crime Scene at Meadowbrook Gardens

Riverdale Labor Day Street Fair was a success

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Frank L. Cahill
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Assemblyman Jay Webber, Freeholder Heather Darling, Riverdale Mayor Paul Carelli and Pompton Lakes Councilman Ek Venin

RIVERDALE — The Annual Riverdale Day Street Fair was held on Monday, September 3. Plenty of vendors, food and fun for the entire family.

Street Fair was held along the Turnpike in Riverdale. Over 100 merchandise vendors, a special crafters’ corner, kiddie rides, live music, entertainment, great food, local organizations and businesses, and much more! Fun all day!

Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi and Riverdale Mayor Paul Carelli
Fun for everyone
Live bands performing
Live TaeKwonDo demonstrations
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