PARSIPPANY — The New Jersey Senate has approved Senator Joe Pennacchio’s legislation to increase New Jersey’s maximum income tax deduction for property taxes to $15,000.
“By increasing our state income tax deduction for property taxes from $10,000 to $15,000, we’re providing real property tax relief to New Jersey residents,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “This was a bipartisan effort that I was glad to lead the charge on.”
Pennacchio proposed increasing the state’s deduction for property taxes following the passage of tax reforms in Washington that limited the federal SALT deduction for state and local taxes to $10,000.
His legislation, S-64, increases the maximum deduction that residents could claim for property taxes when they file their state income taxes to $15,000, a 50 percent increase.
“It would be hypocritical of us to criticize the federal limitation of the deduction for property taxes to $10,000 when New Jersey has long had an identical limit,” added Pennacchio. “While I had hoped to make all of our property taxes deductible, today’s Senate vote represents a good step in our efforts lower New Jersey’s crushing tax burden. I’m glad that after being the first to discuss this proposal last year, I was able to convince my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together to move this initiative forward for taxpayers.”
PARSIPPANY — If you drove to Mama Louisa’s Deli, in the Greenhill Shopping Center, you will notice a little white sign on the door. After three short years, Frank and Louisa decided to move on to the next chapter in their life. Retirement. From the staff at Parsippany Focus and the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce we congratulate you on your retirement and enjoy your life.
If you just stopped by for a quick drink, or one of their home made specialities, you were alway greeted with the cheerful Louisa at the counter.
Many times you would go in the morning and you would see a gathering of school crossing guards eating breakfast, or in the afternoon you would find some of the local residents just stopping by for their Grilled Chicken Broccoli Rabe or Baked Zucchini fresh out of the oven.
On their FaceBook page the following announced appeared: “It is with excitement and mixed emotions to announce that Mama Louisa and Frank are starting a new chapter in their lives as they head into retirement. We would like to thank our Parsippany, NJ community for your business and we will genuinely miss your camaraderie and friendship. Thanks again!” Customer Alexandra Galvin stated “Best Italian Deli in town! Excellent food and great service!” They will surely be missed.
PARSIPPANY — Project Graduation has become a proud tradition at Parsippany High School. It is an exciting all-night event that is tobacco, drug and alcohol free. PHS has continued it’s tradition with Project Graduation being held at Woodbridge Community Center and was available for all Parsippany High School graduating seniors. The seniors left Parsippany High School on Thursday, June 21 at 10:00 p.m. and arrived at Woodbridge Community Center just after 11:00 p.m. for a night of fun, food and entertainment.
The primary aims of Project Graduation activities are to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking, drugging and driving and to reduce the number of youth involved in alcohol and other drug-related highway crashes. Across the country, Project Graduation and the chemical-free celebrations it inspired are the new tradition for graduating seniors.
On behalf of the students, parents, and staff members involved with Project Graduation for the Class of 2018 they would like to thank the supporters for their continued support to this activity. All contributions are used to defray the costs of supplies, rental fees, and entertainment.
It is because of your continued support that Project Graduation in Parsippany is a success. The parents, students, and staff of the Class of 2018 thank you for your continued support!
Acorn Home Improvements Inc.
Action Carpet Care and Maintenance Co.
Advocare, LLC
AF Food LLC DBA Anthony Franco
Alan Jay Rich
Anthony & Sons Bakery
Applebees
B&G Foods
Baldwin Bagel
Barnes & Noble of Morris Plains
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Bedding Shoppe
BJ’s of Ledgewood
Bordeaux Estates
Brooklawn School PTA
Caggiano Orthodontics, LLC
Central Middle School PTA
Cerbo Lumber & Hardware
Cheesecake of Rockaway
Cheesecake of Wayne
Chevy’s
Chipotle of Morris Plains
Colonial Heights, LLC
Costco
Custom Decorators Workroom
Cutting Edge Landscaping of NJ
CVS Denville
D&B Chinese Food
DePasquale the Spa
Dunkin Donuts
Election Fund of Loretta Gragnani
Fuddruckers of Parsippany
Gripp Plumbing & Heating, LLC
Habit Burger
Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association
Home Depot of Parsippany
Houlihans’
IHop
iPlay America
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation
Knollwood School PTA
Lakeland Hills YMCA
Wendy’s of Parsippany (Lenfam Management Company)
Littleton School PTA
Longhorn
MAC Alliance
Manhattan Bagel
Martha Rauch
McDonalds
Michael J. dePierro, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council
PARSIPPANY – Project Graduation has become a proud tradition at Parsippany Hills High School. It is an exciting all-night event that is tobacco, drug and alcohol free. This year, Project Graduation was held at iPlay America, Freehold, and was available for all Parsippany Hills High School graduating seniors. The seniors left Parsippany Hills High School on Thursday, June 21 at 10:00 p.m. and arrived at iPlay America just after 11:00 p.m. for a night of fun, food and entertainment. A total of 222 graduating students attended with 13 volunteer chaperones.
The primary aims of Project Graduation activities are to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking, drugging and driving and to reduce the number of youth involved in alcohol and other drug-related highway crashes. Across the country, Project Graduation and the chemical-free celebrations it inspired are the new tradition for graduating seniors.
On behalf of the students, parents, and staff members involved with Project Graduation for the Class of 2018 they would like to thank the supporters for their continued support to this activity. All contributions are used to defray the costs of supplies, rental fees, and entertainment.
It is because of your continued support that Project Graduation in Parsippany is a success. The parents, students, and staff of the Class of 2018 thank you for your continued support!
Acorn Home Improvements Inc.
Action Carpet Care and Maintenance Co.
Advocare, LLC
AF Food LLC DBA Anthony Franco
Alan Jay Rich
Anthony & Sons Bakery
Applebees
B&G Foods
Baldwin Bagel
Barnes & Noble of Morris Plains
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Bedding Shoppe
BJ’s of Ledgewood
Bordeaux Estates
Brooklawn School PTA
Caggiano Orthodontics, LLC
Central Middle School PTA
Cerbo Lumber & Hardware
Cheesecake of Rockaway
Cheesecake of Wayne
Chevy’s
Chipotle of Morris Plains
Colonial Heights, LLC
Costco
Custom Decorators Workroom
Cutting Edge Landscaping of NJ
CVS Denville
D&B Chinese Food
DePasquale the Spa
Dunkin Donuts
Election Fund of Loretta Gragnani
Fuddruckers of Parsippany
Gripp Plumbing & Heating, LLC
Habit Burger
Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association
Home Depot of Parsippany
Houlihans’
IHop
iPlay America
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation
Knollwood School PTA
Lakeland Hills YMCA
Wendy’s of Parsippany (Lenfam Management Company)
Littleton School PTA
Longhorn
MAC Alliance
Manhattan Bagel
Martha Rauch
McDonalds
Michael J. dePierro, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council
PARSIPPANY — In June 2017 Former Governor Chris Christie signed a bill to legalize the sale of sparklers and certain novelty devices in the state.
The law allows people who are 16 and older to buy hand-held sparklers and ground-based sparklers. It also allows them to purchase certain novelty items including party poppers and snappers at locations around the state.
Under the legislation, all other fireworks will remain illegal in New Jersey including all explosive and aerial fireworks such as firecrackers, sky rockets and bottle rockets.
A temporary fireworks tent has been set up in the Troy Hills Shopping Center and another one is in the process of being set up in the Morris Hills Shopping Center.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge #2078 were planting trees at Smith Field Park using the $2,000 Beacon Grant from the Elks National Foundation.
The trees planted were being planted by Elks members with the help of Mayor Michael Soriano. This is the second year the Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks received this grant. The guidelines of the grant calls for the members to apply and use the grant for the same purpose each year.
The most active park in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township is Smith Field Park located on Route 46 East, between Baldwin Road and Grange Road. There are two softball fields, a baseball field, and a combination football/soccer field. Smith Field park has one lighted artificial football/soccer field. Additionally, there are four tennis courts and two illuminated basketball courts, two handball courts, a volleyball court, two children’s play areas, a bocce court, horseshoe pits, and a picnic area with a shelter, electricity, and charcoal grills that can be reserved. This park is used for league play in the various sports from early spring until late fall.
Parsippany Elks BPO Lodge is located at 230 Parsippany Road. For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — Mike Pietrowicz presented a check for a generous donation to the Elk’s Camp Moore for Special Needs Children.
The donation was made in the honor of Larry Eckel’s name. For those of you who don’t know, Larry has been an avid supporter and has dedicated countless hours on this committee for many years. He is passionate about this cause and the children are very near and dear to Larry’s heart…he truly cares about each and everyone of these special kids and it shows!!
The donation came from an organization called “The Friends of Doug Duchak”. Mike is a long standing member on the board of the foundation which helps raise money for two important causes that were close to Doug’s heart…recreational and social opportunities for individuals with Autism and scholarships for deserving high school students.
The organization, with the help from Mike, decided to choose Camp Moore to donate to this year. The Elks graciously thanks you for your generosity and most importantly, helping our Special Needs Children!!
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Class of 2018 graduated on Thursday, June 21. 216 students received their diplomas after the Conferment of the Degrees by Principal Denis Mulroony. The diploma’s were presented to the Board of Education.
133 students, or 61.6% will be attending four year colleges, 61 students or 28.2% will be attending two year colleges, 12 students or 5.6% will be attending career education, 6 students for 2.8% will be employed and 4 students, or 1.8% will be joining the military.
The breakdown of the Class of 2018 is as follows:
Bergen Community College
Madena Hamidi
Berkeley College Woodland Park
Vanessa Bravo
Ryan Goodreds
Leslie Huatarunco
Binghamton University
Isabella Nicoletti
Bloomsburg University
Patrick LaFerrera
California Polytechnic State University
Rachel Wang
Centenary College
Brenda Sauer
Champlain College
Skyler Sharpell
Coastal Carolina University
Ragan Kelley
County College of Morris
Mildred Agenor
Christian Minaya
Zabihilla Asat Bernasia Moore
Justin Bermudez Ogulcan Odabas
Mathew Botros
Jared Osgood
Abdoullah Bouzaitoun Dirgh Patel
Cyvyl Cabaccang
Kyla Penus
Michele Cacciapaglia
John Portillo
Nicole Calabrese Moustafa Riad
Fabio Castillo
Isis Rodas
Shyann Cheney Malia Rodriguez
Gabriella DeMary Steven Rodriguez
Richard DeMary Daniel Ruggiero
Michael Demonico Bahaadeen Saied
Joseph DiPinto Zahra Sarwari
Nicole Dugan Brandon Schweizer
Amr Elsaid Everton Scott
Camren Fitzsimmons Alexander Serban
Bethany Goordman Ankit Shah
Sioux Green Diti Shah
Ahmed Homsi Abhi Sheth
Fatima Iqbal Samantha Shimabukuro
Romel Jamna Kaitlyn Sklow
Ramanand Kachhia Christopher Smith
Joseph Klein
Julia Smith
Julia Kloss Kerri St. Victor
Michael Lai Danielle Strano
Sabrina Link Matthew Strumolo
Robert Litz Frank Sullivan
Pranav Makadia
Ali Yaqoobi
Aidan McMaster
Drew University
Maliha Mannan
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Sarah Azizi
Christopher Lupo
Lauryn Patracuolla
Georgia Institute of Technology
Marc Hoeltge
High Point University
Julia Del Viscio
Hofstra University
Assunta De Martinis
Nilab Pazhmon
Indiana University at Bloomington
Adam Ye
Iona College
Faith Preziosi
James Madison University
Sydney Clark
Kean University
Sean Van Vliet
Kutztown University
Hailey Amato
Noah Lustig
Lynchburg College
Riley Ferguson
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Mahrukh Malik
Misericordia University
Kate Bernauer
Montclair State University
Alexander Angulo
Kaitlyn Martinez
Jared Bazaral
Anoosha Qureshi
Juliana Branda
Kendrick Slaman
Andrea Delgado
Alice Tatrous
Sarah DiPippa
Brielle Wyka
Navjeet Kaur
Talia Wynzel
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Kandarp Ajvalia
Hamza Naqvi
Jay Amin
Ali Ozdemir
Thomas Diez
Daniel Rodriguez-Appelgren
Kyle Meth
Peter Tran
New York Institute of Technology
Lipi Patel
Sagar Patel
Khushbu Shah
Jeet Vaishnav
New York University
Sebastian Abreu
Bon June Koo
Northeastern University
David Ton
Norwich University
Kevin Holst
Pace University
John Krevis
Pennsylvania State University
Ethan Fang
Alexa Weissberg
Ramapo College
Kaitlyn Holler
Rowan University
Savannah Cerrato
Tiffany Trifari
Rutgers University
Matthew Afonso Mansi Parikh
Mohammad Ansari Aditi Patel
Gerard Burder Bhumiben Patel
Vaishnavi Gandhi
Daniel Pico
Zara Hassan Lauren Slevin
Angeline Jiju Maansi Solanki
Samantha Lee Gary Tsui
Shobin Manappuram Ellen Xu
Sunaina Mukherjee Annie Zhong
Saint John’s University
Jason Calabrese
Sima Patel
Shakhzoda Rakhimova
Saint Joseph’s College
Khalid Alzubi
Saint Peter’s University
Mirzakerim Ayaz
Seton Hall University
Christopher Yi
Stevens Institute of Technology
Albert Chen
Stockton University
Andrea Jacoby
SUNY Maritime College
Alice Limanova
Susquehanna University
Kyle Phillips
Syracuse University
Alivia Mercuro
Temple University
Tia Ayton
Aastha Jaggi
Aneri Patel
The College of New Jersey
Kelly Coombs
Jason Finkle
Skylar Schey
Stephanie Shen
Zachary Snell
The Culinary Institute of America
Justin TerWaarbeek
The University of Alabama
Olivia Leon
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Udhay Khullar
The University of Scranton
Claudia Bennett
Rachel Hoffman
The University of Tampa
Amanda Stover
Thomas Jefferson University
Ria Patel
University of Maryland, College Park
Aahna Ghosh
Rahul Mody
Neil Shah
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bryan Gong
University of Mississippi
Kyra Reich
University of New Haven
Mario Sinatra
University of Pennsylvania
Ethan Kaplan
University of Rhode Island
Ryan Wisniewski
University of Saint Thomas, Phillipines
Jannel Atienza
University of South Florida, Tampa
Juliana Davanzo
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Priyam Patel
University of Wisconsin
Adam Welch
Utica College
Anthony Johnson
Villanova University
Anthony Martucci
Virginia State University
Elijah Crawford
Wagner College
Luisa Barone
West Virginia University
Tatiana Tello Burlew
William Paterson University
Isabella Cacciottolo
Maxwell Johnson
Alex Cavaluzzo
Dunya Mohamed
Destiny Duffaut
Priya Patel
Christopher England-Ippolito
Vincent Prezioso
Vincenzo Ferraro
Sophia Tamayo
Ralph Jean-Francois
CAREER EDUCATION
Artistic Make-Up Academy
Karissa Nussbaum
HoHoKus School of Trade & Technical Sciences
Tahir Samad
Lincoln Technical Institute
Justin Garcia
Morris County School of Technology
Shane Osgood
Shillington School of Graphic Design
Jeremy Mostillo
Other
Abdul Ahmedi
Edward Cogan
Anya Hughes
MILITARY
U.S. Army
Arzoo Bakhtiary
U.S. Marine Corps
Juan Bernal
Nelson Pichardo
Kevin Zheng
EMPLOYMENT
Apprenticeship Program
Nichoas Garafano
Sean Gentile
Adam Shandra
Employed
Kensy Acosta
Sarah Arias
Ivan DeLeon
Malcolm Green
Cielito Jaecob Ponce De Leon
Matthew Wilson
Editors Note: A previous version of this story was accidentally published when in editing mode and was not finished and was removed from our website until the story was completed. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
PARSIPPANY — Law enforcement sources have confirmed to Parsippany Focus that an investigation is ongoing concerning theft of services in regard to Township Employees conducting election work for Former Mayor James Barberio and Former Council President Louis Valori. (Editors Note: The employees involved are no longer employees of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.)
While it is a policy of the Attorney General’s Office and the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) to neither confirm nor deny ongoing investigations, Parsippany Focus has been shown several documents which clearly show Township employees creating and distributing campaign documents on behalf of Valori and Barberio.
Parsippany Focus will release more information as it becomes available.
Former Paterson Mayor Joey Torres was convicted of similar charges.
“Joey Torres corruptly used his vast power as mayor of New Jersey’s third-largest city to serve his own selfish ends, when he should have been serving the residents of Paterson,” said former Attorney General Christopher Porrino. “This prison sentence demonstrates that nobody is above the law, least of all public officials who brazenly abuse the authority entrusted to them.”
Torres was sentenced to five years in prison for directing city employees to do work at a warehouse leased to family members.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Warriors are back for their third successful summer of Basketball camps to be held at Parsippany P.A.L. Youth Center. PAL Youth Center is located at 33 Baldwin Road.
Please can improve their game during this summer for a week of basketball fun. Open to boys and girls, first grade through eighth grade.
Parsippany Warriors offer 2 weeks of basketball camp:
WEEK 1 – Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29
WEEK 2 – Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 20
Camp starts at 9:00 a.m. and until 3:00 p.m. Staff arrives at 8:30 a.m. everyday if early drop off is needed.
Each camper will receive a free camp t-shirt, both male and female coaches, kids are divided up by age/skill level.
Parsippany Warriors also runs year round travel teams for boys third grade through ninth grade.
As a Warrior the child will get the chance to travel to various tournaments and play against top level competition. The program prides itself on developing disciplined, hard working, team oriented basketball players. Your kids will grow and learn about more than basketball, while they practice dribbling, ball handling and shooting, they will also learn about self esteem, teamwork and hard work, which all leads to success on and off the court.
Parsippany Basketball Academy
The vision on the Parsippany Warriors Basketball program is to prepare players for the high school level and beyond. By implementing certain training aspects that are age appropriate will help our players grow and progress each year. A solid feeder program that is focused on improving individual skills, as well as focusing on team play to ensure success on the next level.
PARSIPPANY — At the Parsippany-Troy Hills Council meeting on Tuesday, June 19, Josh Lefferts received a “Certificate of Appreciation” from Mayor Michael Soriano and also a “Proclamation” from Congresswoman BettyLou DeCroce.
Friday, March 2 started out as a normal day for Josh Lefferts. After school he drove to the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, where he wants to become a full member after graduating high school in June.
But as Josh entered the parking lot, he noticed a tree had fallen across the train tracks adjacent to the fire station. Knowing that this train is mainly a commuter line he felt it was critical to stop the trains and remove the tree.
He immediately ran inside the firehouse and told Rainbow Lakes Fire Chief Doug Reighard. “They looked out the window of the firehouse but could not see the tree,” Josh said. Then he and Russ Greuter went outside and located the tree. “Russ said go get everyone else in the Firehouse and get a chain saw so we can clear the tree out the way,” Josh recalls.
At that time they called the New Jersey Transit Police to advise them of the situation and to shut down the railway. They also assigned “spotters” on each side of the tracks to see if there were any coming trains.
Because of Josh’s quick thinking and acting, they were able to cut the tree in pieces and remove it off the tracks before any trains travelled those tracks.
After they were all done clearing the tracks, New Jersey Transit Police arrived and about ten minutes later a commuter train passed through the area, that once contained the fallen tree.
Mayor Michael Soriano said “It is a testament to the vigilance and volunteerism Parsippany’s bravest.”
Had the junior firefighter not identified that hazard no one would know what could have happened, however ten minutes after they cleared the tree off the tracks a commuter train came through at normal speed.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Lieutenant Keith Lefferts said “I’m very proud of Josh. I’m proud of what he did. He did the right thing, reporting what he saw. We don’t know what would have happened if the train hit the tree, but thanks to Josh, we won’t have to find out.”
CEDAR KNOLLS — Almost two years of planning, permits, construction and anticipation, it’s finally here. A new IHOP, also known as International House of Pancakes, opened in Hanover Crossings, located at 102 East Hanover Avenue.
On this official grand opening day, the first order out of the kitchen at IHOP in Hanover Crossings, was not only pancakes but omelette.
The groundbreaking for a stand-alone building that will house two restaurants at Hanover Crossroads marked the final phase of construction for the 107,000-square-foot Morris County shopping center. IHOP and Mangiamo’s, an Italian eatery with catering services, are occupying the 8,650-square-foot structure, according to owner/developer Key Properties. The IHOP is owned by the same owners as Parsippany, Mo Abdelhadi and Sobhy Abdelhady. The brothers also own the IHOP of Ramsey and IHOP of Jersey Gardens.
Located at 102 East Hanover Avenue, at the signalized intersection of Ridgedale and East Hanover avenues, Hanover Crossroads is fully leased to a mix of national tenants. Old Navy and Famous Footwear opened at the property this fall, joining T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Five Below, Ulta Beauty, Auto Zone, QuickChek and MedExpress Urgent Care.
Kim Karnai from Bernardsville the very first customer of the new IHOP was waiting at the door before the ribbon cutting.
Karnai said this is now the closest IHOP to where we live, and we will be a regular customers here.
“Dining is such an important part of today’s retail experience, and the addition of IHOP we introduce that element at Hanover Crossroads,” said Key Properties’ Marc Schlussel, co-managing partner. “Ultimately, the mix we have established at this property will ensure its appeal as a one-stop option for area consumers for years to come.”
Joining Mo Abdelhadi and Sobhy Abdelhady for the ribbon cutting were Mayor Ronald F. Francioli, Township of Hanover; John Ferramosca, Deputy Mayor, Township of Hanover; Robert Peluso, President of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce; Frank L. Cahill, Executive Board Member Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce; Nicolas Limanov, Board Member of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and David Schlussel, Key Properties and Marc Schussel.
IHOP commanded huge attention earlier this month when it launched an ad campaign to draw attention to its hamburgers in a bid to increase lunch and dinner business. The gimmick: flipping the P in its name to a lower-case b, for burger.
IHOP is open seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
PARSIPPANY — Springfield College has named Aarin Feliz to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2018 term. Feliz is studying Movement & Sport Studies. Aaron is a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2015.
Criteria for selection to the dean’s list requires that the student must have a minimum semester grade point average of 3.500 for the semester.
Founded in 1885, Springfield College is known worldwide for the guiding principles of its Humanics philosophy-educating students in spirit, mind and body for leadership in service to others. With its foundation of academic excellence and rich athletic heritage, Springfield College prepares students with real-world leadership skills for careers that transform lives and communities.
The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of health sciences, human and social services, sport management and movement studies, education, business, and the arts and sciences. It also offers doctoral programs in physical education, physical therapy, and counseling psychology.
The college is ranked in the top 25 in the 2018 edition of “Best Colleges” in the top tier of “Best Regional Universities – North Region” by U.S.News. In addition, the College is ranked one of the top 17 in the North Region of the U.S.News Best Values report. It is also designated as a College of Distinction and a premier Leadership Development Center by the YMCA of the USA.
Nearly 5,000 traditional, nontraditional and international students study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass., and at its School of Professional and Continuing Studies across the country.
PARSIPPANY — For 24 hours straight, from 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 23 until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, volunteer members of the Office of Emergency Management’s RACES team will defend their title in a National Amateur radio contest, known as Field Day.
24 hours of contacting other radio stations across the country and overseas to test emergency radio practices. Last year the team took first place in the division.
The public is encouraged to attend and learn more about the team and other Emergency preparedness plans. This year the RACES Field Day team will be led by former OEM Radio Officer Mike Hartmann. Hartmann retired after 10 years of service to the OEM, where during his tenure swelled the ranks of radio operators to 17, upgraded radio capabilities in the Emergency Operations Center and Mobile FIELD COMMUNICATIONS van, launched the first Emergency Service Drone team, and led the OEM team to Divisional first place in the ARRL National Field Day contest in 2017.
Succeeding Hartman as R.A.C.E.S. Officer, is Lake Hiawatha resident Brian Donlin. Donlin has served as Assistant Radio Officer and a Team Leader on C.E.R.T., the Community Emergency Response Team. Mr. Donlin has previously been a certified EMT and has been a member of the Emergency Rescue team for the Iselin First Aid and Rescue Squad.
The Office of Emergency Management is spearheaded by 50 dedicated volunteer in the Community Emergency Response Team and R.A.C.E.S. team. Free training to all interested persons in the fall of this year. There is no cost to individuals for this training. The R.A.C.E.S. team is also always looking for new members interested in Emergency Communications and Drone operation. All other training will be provided by the OEM.
Contact Eric Hubner at ehubner@parsippany.net for more information in serving your community.
PARSIPPANY — In 2016 Noah suffered sudden Cardiac Arrest while at Central Middle School.
Sadly, this could happen to any kid at any time. It’s how people respond in emergencies like this that make a difference.
The teachers were just amazing lifesaving respondents that day who continue to be instrumental in their support throughout Noah’s journey.
Let’s rally to recognize these amazing teachers and to raise funds for Noah’s physical therapy which has been so instrumental in his ongoing progress. Noah is an inspiration to Parsippany as a community but also to the surrounding area.
Supporting Noahs Comeback will be held on Saturday, June 23 from 4:00 p.m. to closing at the Mule Tavern Bar and Grill, 450 North Beverwcyk Road.
They will be holding a 50 / 50 Raffle and Tricky Tray. Evening entertainment from PM Ryder
Delicious Price Fix Menu (10% of Proceeds will be donated)
PARSIPPANY — One of the legacies of the Barberio administration and the former Township Council was declaring that 1515 Route 10 was an area in need of redevelopment.
Currently the site of two vacant office buildings, Stanbery Development of Ohio had originally proposed a mixed use of of approximately 100,000 square feet of retail along with approximately 250 apartments on the 11 acre site.
An early artists rendering of the project originally shows retail and restaurants with such names as ‘Inglesino Wood Fire Grill’ (John Inglesino is the former township attorney who drafted the redevelopment ordinance) and ‘Garofalo Chop House’ (Robert Garofalo is an attorney representing Stanbery).
According to Stanbery’s website, (click here) the project size has increased to 500 upscale apartments to go along with the 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurants.
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., said “The plan we were presented last year called for 246 apartments. I have no idea where Stanbery is coming up with 500. This is the first time I am hearing this and in no way would be in favor of that many apartments.”
Final approval will still be needed by the Township Council. At this time there is no date set.
Parsippany Focus reached out to Council Members for comment as to whether or not they are in favor of the project. We will update this story as we receive comments.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Correctional Facility has modernized its inmate classroom to offer the technology needed to allow for a more proficient environment for inmates to further their education.
With the installation of new computers and software, inmates can take General Educational Development (GED) preparation classes in a more efficient manner, and provide the educator with quantifiable results regarding student progress.
“This is an excellent upgrade to our corrections facility, one that will give inmates a chance to improve their education so they will have a better chance after incarceration of getting jobs and leading productive lives,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.
With this modernization, the inmate instructor can get a snapshot of the cumulative time spent by students on each educational area. The instructor also can obtain a complete history of students’ scoring percentages to determine their readiness to take the state GED test.
When students are fully prepared, they can apply to take the test and receive a high school equivalency diploma upon successful completion of the test.
To foster support post-incarceration success, inmates who have not completed their GED while in the correctional facility will have the ability to make a seamless transition to outside educational establishments, which offer similar GED programs, to complete the process.
“It is my position that there are four components imperative to inmates’ success upon release from a correctional facility; Housing, Education, Employment, and Aftercare Support Services,” said Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon.
“I am very impressed with the upgrades within the correctional facility and also with the continuity of educational services an inmate will receive post-incarceration. I am confident that a higher level of education will yield a lower level of recidivism within our jails. This is a great step in the right direction to support a productive life style within our community.”
For more information on the Morris County Correctional Facility click here.
PARSIPPANY — On behalf of the students, parents, and staff members involved with Project Graduation for the Class of 2018 they would like to thank the supporters for their continued support to this activity. All contributions are used to defray the costs of supplies, rental fees, and entertainment.
It is because of your continued support that Project Graduation in Parsippany is a success. The parents, students, and staff of the Class of 2018 thank you for your continued support!
PARSIPPANY — Wifflemania XXXIV will be held at Smith Field B on June 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This is an annual charity Wiffleball Tournament which donates 100% of the proceeds to local charities such as The Valerie Fund, Autism, Operation Sunshine, MDA and others.
$100.00 donation includes two game guarantee (Double Elimination Format), Equipment, Food and Soft Drinks, Giveaways, Trophies: Championship Cup to winner; 2nd Place; HR Champ and MVP.
Find us on Facebook “Wifflemania” For additional information, email: Freddiea66@aol.com.
Established in 1984 in Joe Bernard’s backyard on Ser Del Drive, WIFFLEMANIA has grown to be the most established Wiffleball tournament in New Jersey. All of the proceeds go to charity from this great day. With a fun time of playing wiffleball, people fly in from all over the country to play, drink and eat while catching up with old friends. Our Commish, Fred Amato, pulls out all the stops to make sure everyone enjoys the day every year!
PARSIPPANY — Do you love Lucy as much as we love Lucy? Lucy is the sweetest 2-year old Tabby. She is playful and loving!
She is quite the active cat and easily entertained by toys. She enjoys being wherever people are and receiving an infinite amount of pets! Lucy’s foster mom says Lucy is her shadow and never leaves her side!
She is quite the snuggle bug and loves to lay next to you on the couch. Lucy will do anything if treats are involved! She is very intelligent and highly trainable. She does well with dogs and will actually try to play and cuddle with ones on the smaller side! Lucy is litter box trained and does well with other cats after proper introduction. She does great with all people, including kids! Are you Lucy’s purrfect home?
If you are interested in adopting the most loving companion, please fill out an application by clicking here.
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W.A.R.’s goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place our dogs and cats in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of our cats available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.
Our adoption process starts with filling an application, meet and greet and then finalizing with an adoption contract and fee.