Julie is available for adoption at Wise Animal Rescue
PARSIPPANY — Meet Julie! This three-year-old Pit mix is just a little peanut at under 50 pounds!
Rescued from the Newark Shelter, it’s obvious that Julie has been through a lot in her life, but she is as sweet as pie! Julie’s favorite activities include snuggling, being held, and cuddling in bed. She won’t leave her foster dad’s side! Julie also loves to roll on her back for belly rubs.
Julie is great with other dogs and can also live with children six and up. She knows basic commands and is housebroken! We are so excited for this little sweetheart to find her forever home. If you’re looking for a little moo like Julie, please fill out an application by clicking here.
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Construction on the new entrance road from West Hanover Avenue to Central Park of Morris County is underway.
PARSIPPANY — Construction crews are beginning to work on the final phases of the new main access road for Central Park of Morris County, with the possibility of a late summer opening of the new Governor Chris Christie Drive.
Chris Christie Drive
This new Central Park access road will run from West Hanover Avenue at a signalized intersection on the Parsippany and Morris Township border to Central Avenue, which is the main road through the county park, near the Morris Plains border.
The new signals have been installed and are ready for the new road opening.
Work crews have put in base stones for new road that could lead to paving next month and then final landscaping and other project requirements. The project was scheduled for November 2018 completion.
“We are moving quickly to complete this much needed access road to Central Park of Morris County,” said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “Once it opens, we expect that it will take much of the traffic burden off local neighborhoods that have borne the brunt of the success of the county park. We look forward to the road’s opening.”
Morris County built Central Park on the former Greystone Park State Psychiatric Hospital campus tract that was acquired from the state in 2001.
Construction on the new entrance road from West Hanover Avenue to Central Park of Morris County is underway.
In addition, last year, in cooperation with the Christie Administration, the Morris County Park Commission worked out a long-term management agreement with the state for 106 undeveloped acres of state land on the former Greystone Hospital campus to add to the Central Park venue.
The new park has developed into a very popular and heavily used recreational venue, which has resulted in sometimes-heavy vehicular traffic through local neighborhoods.
Construction on the new entrance road from West Hanover Avenue to Central Park of Morris County is underway.
The new access road, to be called Governor Chris Christie Drive, should divert much of the park traffic for activities, such as soccer and lacrosse matches, cross-country races, inline skating, softball and a busy dog park, from residential roads in Morris Plains.
In addition to installing new road signs directing park traffic to the new entrance, the county will seek to update GPS data providers to have motorists directed to the new entrance.
The road design, done by Boswell Engineering of South Hackensack, includes a new signaled intersection on heavily traveled West Hanover Avenue. The new signals recently were completed and will be ready for use when the road is completed.
The county in 2015 allocated funds for the design and construction of the new road and the new intersection, which will cost about $1.5 million. However, before the county could move on the locally anticipated project, the Freeholder Board had to get a 14-acre right of easement and other approvals from the state to give the county access to the state-owned property needed for the new park entrance.
That easement required approval of both the State House Commission and the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority. The approvals were received last year, with the support of the Christie Administration. The final design subsequently was completed and construction began in the late fall.
For more information on Central Park of Morris County click here.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor was in the area of Arlington Plaza on Friday, July 13 at 4:50 p.m. when he observed a 2017 Jeep Compass cut through the parking lot of LongHorn Steakhouse to avoid the traffic signal. A traffic stop was initiated. Upon speaking to the driver, Anthony Mastriani, 23, Bloomfield, the officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the vehicle.
After a brief investigation Mr. Mastriani was found to have an active warrant issued by Atlantic City Municipal Court with a bail of $1,500.00. He was advised that he had an active warrant and became agitated and would not follow the officer’s directions to place his hands behind his back.
Officer Taylor and Officer Elston were able to place Mr. Mastriani’s hands behind his back. While being escorted to the Police vehicle he continued to pull away and struggle with the officers.
Mr. Mastriani intentionally struck the hood of the patrol vehicle with his head causing a dent. Officers were able to place him into handcuffs and secure him in the patrol vehicle.
During the course of the investigation, officers located a marijuana cigarette and rolling papers in the vehicle he was operating. Officers also determined that he was driving on a suspended license
After being transported to police headquarters, he was charged with Possession of Less than Fifty Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Person Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Person Offense;Resisting Arrest, a Disorderly Person Offense; Driving While Suspended (Traffic Offense); Failure to Exhibit a Driver’s License (Traffic Offense); Failure to Exhibit Vehicle Registration (Traffic Offense); and Avoidance of a Traffic Control Device (Traffic Offense).
While at police headquarters Mr. Mastriani stated he was having a medical issue and was transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date for both the warrant and Parsippany charges.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer E. Elston was observing the traffic on New Road when he conducted a random plate inquiry on a 2007 Acura RDX. He was alerted that the vehicle’s registration was expired and he quickly conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Route 46 and New Road.
Upon speaking to the driver, Mariela Jimenez, 30, Newark, he detected the distinct odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the passenger compartment. After a brief investigation a partially smoked marijuana cigarette “blunt” was located in the center console of the vehicle.
Ms. Jimenez was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there she was charged with Possession of Less than Fifty Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Person Offense and Driving with an Expired Registration (Traffic Offense)
She was released on her own recognizances pending her court appearance.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council passed Resolution R2018-089 on May 15, 2018 stating that since the County of Morris is unable to certify the 2018 Tax Rates and the Tax Collector would be unable to mail the 2018 tax bills on a timely basis, the Township would send out “Estimated Taxes”.
The estimated third quarter 2018 Tax bill is based on a 5% increase in the Total Tax Levy. This estimate was calculated in accordance with New Jersey State Statutes.
Taxes are NOT compared quarter to quarter but rather year to year.
The first and second quarters are each 25% of the prior year’s taxes by law.
When comparing the difference between the second and third quarters, it appears to be a 10% increase but in reality the total increase for the year is 5%.
*** Please note that there are six different Tax Rates (Fire Districts) and therefore the percentage increase may be more or less than 5%.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will be meeting on Tuesday, July 24 to vote on the 2018 Township Budget. The meeting is held at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard and starts at 7:30 p.m.
PARSIPPANY — Sons of Italy President Lou Amato stated “I would like to thank all of the lodge members who contributed to this successful day. A very special thank you to Golf Committee Chairman, Jim Torsiello as well as Bob Wilhalme and Joe Jannarone for their significant contributions. Without them, the event could not have taken place.”
The Sons of Italy would also like to thank the 140 golfers who came out for the event, and donated graciously. The event is the lodges biggest fundraiser of the year. Golfers were treated to lunch and dinner, as well as a cocktail reception and a raffle with over 100 prizes.
The events proceeds will go to local families in need, the Valerie Fund, Parsippany Food Pantry, and so many other great causes the Sons of Italy contributes to.
Boy Scout Troop 72, along with their leaders and parents participated in the rain garden clean-up
PARSIPPANY — The rain garden clean up at Parsippany Town Hall was sponsored by the
Whippany River Watershed Action Committee. Boy Scout Troop 72, along with
their leaders and parents, from Parsippany provided the crew along with a
few Morris County residents, including Ingrid Whitty our rain garden expert,
and Don Covart from Fox Hollow Landscaping who donated 2 tons of river rock.
Any Parsippany or Morris County residents who are interested in volunteering
for a future rain garden clean-up can contact Len Cipkins at 973-229-8740 or
lenprguy@optimum.net.
The rain garden clean up at Parsippany Town Hall was sponsored by the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee. This photo is before the work was startedThis photo is the completed rain garden at Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill, Kiwanis Club of Hialeah member Yanelly Pavon and Eduardo Martinez and Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation President Greg Elbin
PARSIPPANY — Joining the members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany last week for breakfast were Yanelly Pavon and Eduardo Martinez from Hialeh, Florida.
Eduardo was in New Jersey to visit the college which he will be attending this fall, Montclair State University. Yanelly joined Eduardo on his journey to New Jersey.
Eduardo has been very active in Youth Coop Key Club, Mater Academy Key Club, City of Hialeah Ed Key Club, Latin Builders Academy Key Club and Lieutenant Governor Division 25A. Eduardo also recently attended the Florida Key Club District Convention.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill welcomed both guests to our club and they were able to see how we do things, then they had the opportunity to tell Parsippany members all of their exciting events happening in Hialeh.
Yanelly is an active member of Kiwanis Club of Hialeh, Florida.
Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of County College of Morris, speaks to a group of Girl Scouts at the college’s Center for Cyber Security during the launch of new national Girl Scout badges including several in cybersecurity.
RANDOLPH — The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey today announced the launch of 30 new national Girl Scout badges exclusively for girls ages 5–18 at County College of Morris (CCM), a nationally designated center of excellence for cybersecurity education.
Dr. Bette Simmons, vice president of Student Development and Enrollment Management at County College of Morris and chair of the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, speaks at the reception held at CCM announcing the launch of new national badges in cybersecurity and other STEM fields
The badges, which are immediately available, not only enhance the one-of-a-kind Girl Scout experience, but also address some of society’s most pressing needs such as cybersecurity, environmental advocacy, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science and space exploration.
Brownie Emilee Sajban of Vernon, Dr. Bette Simmons of County College of Morris (CCM), Brownie Cecilia Sajban of Vernon, CCM Trustee Chair Paul Licitra, Daisy Zulmarie Briceno of Dover, CCM President Anthony J. Iacono, Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco, Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey Chief Program Officer Charisse Taylor and Brownie Campbell Burns of Newton cut the cake at the reception announcing the launch of new national badges by the Girl Scouts.
The announcement was made in partnership with CCM in recognition of the college’s designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. CCM is the only community college in New Jersey to hold that designation.
Nine of the 30 new Girl Scout badges focus on cybersecurity, and local Girl Scouts from Northern New Jersey worked on those badges at the launch event. As part of the rollout, CCM and the Girl Scouts plan to work together to offer program activities at the college’s Center for Cyber Security that will help girls earn their cybersecurity badges.
“At Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, we are working to give girls the skills they need to succeed in the real world and give them the opportunity to practice their leadership skills so they change the world,” said Betty Garger, Chief Executive Officer for Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey. “We feel it is important to help fuel the pipeline for women leaders in the future. In order to do that, girls and young women need to participate in program activities that show them that they can become leaders in the STEM field and see their potential in changing the world.”
“CCM welcomes the opportunity to join with the Girl Scouts to educate girls and young women about the field of cybersecurity,” said Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, President of CCM. “Career opportunities in this well-paying and rewarding field are growing, as the need for protecting information only becomes more critical. Teaching girls about this field at an early age is one of the most effective ways to increase the number of women in cybersecurity, while also showing them how to protect themselves and others online.”
Girls in grades K–5 can now earn badges in:
Cybersecurity, introducing girls to age-appropriate online safety and privacy principles, information on how the internet works, and how to spot and investigate cybercrime.
Space Science, enabling girls to channel their inner NASA scientist as they learn about objects in space and how astronomers conduct investigations.
Environmental Stewardship, through which girls learn how to respect the outdoors and take action to protect the natural world.
Mechanical Engineering for Girl Scout Juniors, through which girls in grades 4 and 5 design paddle boats, cranes, and balloon-powered cars, learning about buoyancy, potential and kinetic energy, machines, and jet propulsion.
The new programming for girls in grades 6–12 includes:
Environmental Stewardship badges, GSUSA’s first-ever badge series focused on environmental advocacy. Girls in grades 6–12 prepare for outdoor experiences and take action on environmental issues.
Badges that teach girls how to program, design and showcase robots, completing the suite of Robotics badges GSUSA first introduced for grades K–5 last year.
The College Knowledge badge for Girl Scouts in grades 11 and 12, the first badge completely dedicated to college exploration. By showing girls how to research the admissions process, financial aid and other factors, the badge fills a specific need that girls asked for—and that many do not have support for outside of Girl Scouts.
Two Girl Scout Leadership Journeys: Think Like a Programmer Journey provides a strong foundation in computational thinking and the framework for Girl Scouts’ first ever national Cyber Challenge, coming in 2019. The Think Like an Engineer Journey exposes girls to design thinking to help them understand how engineers solve problems.
Prepare your girl to unleash her inner strength. To join or volunteer click here.
To learn more about cybersecurity and other IT programs at CCM click here.
Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development program for girls. In Girl Scouts, girls discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to create positive change in their own communities. For more information about Girl Scouts, call the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey at (973) 248-8200.
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey serves girls ages 5-18 in 160 municipalities in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Northern Warren counties. There are currently over 25,000 girl members.
County College of Morris (CCM) is a nationally ranked community college offering more than 45 associate degree programs and a wide range of certificate programs. A dedicated faculty of leading experts in their fields provides CCM students with a learning environment that has produced one of the highest graduation and transfer rates among the state’s community colleges. Also included among its distinctions, CCM is the only community college in New Jersey to be named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. PayScale also has placed CCM as the number one community college in New Jersey based on the earnings of its graduates. Additionally, BestColleges.com has rated CCM as one of the state’s best community colleges, while Washington Monthly magazine has recognized CCM as a community college well suited for adult learners.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 is seeking volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be a High School graduate or equivalent required (Unless 16 year old to 18 year old for the Junior Program) and Operating within the standards and guidelines of the NJ Division of Fire and Safety.
All volunteers must pass a physical exam by the District contracted doctor and follow the Board of Fire Commissioner application process.
The volunteer must have a strong desire & willingness to help others and the community; Passion and willingness to learn and understanding that by signing up you are committing to make a difference, no matter how small.
Requirements include : Must be willing to participate in community and/or fire department based events or fundraisers; Must be an active member of the fire department for six months before applying for Fire school; and must be in good standing for one year after joining the department, and possess your Firefighter I, and CPR certifications to be considered a “Full Member.”
All classes and certifications will be paid for by the department. Ability to train in a wide variety of different areas such as Structural Firefighting, Vehicle Extrication, Industrial Foam Firefighting, Hazardous Materials, Swift Water Rescue, Ice Rescue, and many other specialized areas. Ability to write off any expenses (including mileage) on your taxes each year. The experience looks great on any resume.
If you are interested contact us at secretary@parsippanyfiredistrict5.com or call (973) 227-2242 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Not sure about it and want to ask us some questions? No problem. Just stop by the firehouse on a Wednesday Night (rotating between Old Bloomfield Ave and South Beverwyck Road with the last Wednesday being a drill) between 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and talk to the officers and members about joining!
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Office of Emergency Management Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (R.A.C.E.S.) volunteers participated in the National Emergency Communications Field Day Exercise this weekend, Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24. Last year the team took first place in the division. The final results for this year hasn’t been released.
All across North America Ham Radio operators take to the outdoors and set up emergency communication radio stations and operated them continuously for a 24 hour period, with the goal of successfully communicating with as many other stations participating in the event as possible.
Parsippany R.A.C.E.S. set up their emergency communications station at the Veterans Field Gazebo on Route 46, and operated their station from 2:00 p.m. Saturday to 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Tens of thousands of Ham Radio operators throughout the country participate in this annual event, in order to hone their skills in the event of an emergency situation.
Braving the rains as might be the case during a real emergency, members contacted over 1000 other operators around the country even as far away as California, in this grueling 24 hour event.
Assistant Radio Officer Al Goldberg stated “On behalf of the entire team, I would like to thank all the R.A.C.E.S. support for making another successful field day with over 1,000 contacts. I would like to thank Michael Hartmann for his decade of services to the Parsippany R.A.C.E.S. team and wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors.”
Mayor Michael Soriano stopped by both days to observe and wish luck to the operators participating in the contest and check on the results. Councilman Mike dePierro stopped by bringing coffee and donuts for the evening crew. Former Council Vice President Robert Peluso also stopped by to wish the operators luck. Parsippany-Troy Hills Office of Emergency Management Director Captain Jay Weiners operated on the air during the event.
For questions and inquiries, contact Eric Hubner at (973) 390-0192 Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Hand Radio operators Nicolas Limanov and Alan MachbitzInformation about Office of Emergency Management, Community Emergency Response Team and Radio Amateur Communication Emergency ServicesHand Radio Operator Nicolas Limanov, Assistant Radio Officer Al Goldberg and Mayor Michael SorianoAlan Machbitz and Former Radio Officer Michael Hartmann
TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation prohibiting smoking at public beaches and parks in New Jersey. The bill, S-2534, updates the “New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act of 2006.”
“The Jersey Shore has always been one of our state’s – and nation’s – great natural treasures, and a place for families to enjoy,” said Governor Murphy. “Signing this legislation demonstrates my firm commitment to protecting our environment and public health while preserving the quality and cleanliness of our public beaches and park areas.”
Tobacco use is a significant public health threat and a high-risk factor for many diseases, including lung cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), heart disease, stroke and asthma. The use of electronic smoking devices may also pose a health risk due to their smoke vapors. In addition, exposure to second-hand smoke is a health hazard for a majority of the non-smoking public and can lead to illness and premature death.
According to the American Lung Association, more than 480,000 people die from tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, making it the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. In New Jersey, tobacco use takes the lives of nearly 12,000 residents every year.
Furthermore, results of the 2017 beach sweep by Clean Ocean Action showed that the litter collected by volunteers last year contained more than 29,000 cigarette butts, more than 1,150 lighters, nearly 1,900 empty cigarette packs and 7,172 cigar tips. Cigarette butts threaten marine wildlife as a choking hazard and are capable of leeching deadly toxins.
The bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), towns and counties to take measures to educate the public about the smoking ban and associated penalties, which can be $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense, and $1,000 for each subsequent offense.
The ban will go into effect 180 days after the law is enacted.
Bill sponsors include Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senators Vin Gopal and Bob Smith and Assembly members Vincent Mazzeo, Clinton Calabrese, Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Paul Moriarty.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers were advised by police dispatch that they received a report of a vehicle being driven without tires in the area of Route 53. While Patrol Officer Andrew Van Orden was responding to a higher priority call, he observed the vehicle, a 2011 Toyota Prius, stopped on Route 10 East at Johnson Road. This incident occurred on Thursday, July 19 at 10:46 a.m.
Patrol Officer Thomas Armenti arrived on scene and conducted a check on the vehicle plate, which returned a response that the vehicle was stolen.
He observed that the passenger side had two heavily damaged tires, along with considerable damage to the passenger side body of the vehicle.
As Officer Armenti approached the vehicle to check the interior he found Juan Abreu, 31, Freeport, NY, in the fetal position in the backseat of the vehicle attempting to conceal himself.
Mr. Abreu was immediately removed from the vehicle and was placed under arrest. He was also found to be in possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a vapor pen containing suspected T.H.C. oil, and a switchblade knife.
Freeport Village Police (New York) were contacted and advised that vehicle was located. The vehicle was entered as stolen by the Freeport Village Police Department (NY) after it was stolen from the parking lot of an automotive repair shop in their jurisdiction.
Mr. Abreu was transported to police headquarters and processed. During processing he originally gave arresting officers a false name and date of birth. His true identity was confirmed after he was fingerprinted.
He was subsequently charged with the following:
One count of Third Degree Receiving Stolen Property (Vehicle)
One count of Fourth Degree Possession of Prohibited Weapons and Devices (Switchblade)
One count of Fourth Degree Hindering-Giving False Information
Possession of Less than 50 grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Person Offense
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Person Offense
Unlicensed Driver (Traffic Offense)
Operating a Motor Vehicle without the Owner’s Consent (Traffic Offense)
CDS in a Motor Vehicle (Traffic Offense)
He was subsequently transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his court appearance and possible action from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department reports between Monday, July 16 and Tuesday, July 17 numerous vehicles were burglarized or had parts stolen from them. Each incident is listed below.
• 199 Smith Road – Between 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 16 and 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 17 a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLC was broken into. The unknown suspect gained entry through the rear driver’s side window. Victim did not believe anything was stolen.
• 199 Smith Road – Between 9:00 p.m. Monday, July 16 and Tuesday, July 17 a 2005 Lexus LS400 was broken into. The unknown suspect gained entry by damaging the driver’s side door lock mechanism. The victim did not believe anything was stolen.
• 3 Gatehall Drive – Between 10:50 p.m. Monday, July 16 and 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 17 a 2015 Audi A5 had all four of its tires and rims stolen. The items were valued at approximately $5,600 dollars.
• 3535 Route 46 – Between 9:00 p.m. Monday, July 16 and 7:07 a.m. Tuesday, July 17 a 2018 Honda Accord had all four of its tires and rims stolen. No value was given at the time of the report.
• 3535 Route 46 – Tuesday, July 17 a victim reported that their 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 tailgate stolen from their vehicle. No value was given at the time of the report.
These incidents remain under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Gemma Ventola, 7, qualifies as a State Finalist in the National American Miss New Jersey. The Pageant will be held on Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. The pageant is held for girls ages four through eighteen in five different age divisions.
Gemma Ventola
The newly crowned Miss NJ Princess Pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a banquet of roses and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California. She will also tour Hollywood. She has the chance to represent the great state of New Jersey for the entire year.
Contestants will compete in four overall categories including Formal Wear Modeling, Personal Introduction, Interview and Community Service Project.
National American Miss also offers optional contests such as the Top Model Search, Talent, Actress, and so much more.
National American Miss is dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the pageant awards thousands in cash and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young ladies nationwide. AII activities are age-appropriate and family-oriented.
The National American Miss Pageant System is the largest in the Nation. The focus of this organization is to create future leaders and to equip them with real-world skills to make their dreams a reality. The program is based on inner beauty, as well as poise and presentation, and offers an “All-American spirit of fun for family and friends.” Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence and learning new skills, such as good attitude about competition, as well as setting and achieving personal goals.
Miss Gemma Ventola’s activities include “Gem Cheer Stars” alumnus, “Gotta Dance” alumnus, a member of Cub Scout Pack 1749 Bedminster and “Paramount Gymnastics”
She also enjoys reading, singing, making new friends, a true love for horses and swimming with her older brother Michael.
Miss Gemma M. Ventola’s sponsors include family, friends and local businesses.
PARSIPPANY — At the University of Rhode Island’s 132nd Commencement about 3,300 undergraduate and 750 graduate students became the University’s newest alumni.
The following students from your area graduated from the University of Rhode Island:
Victoria Michelle Bond received Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Summa Cum Laude. Parsippany High School Class of 2014
Amanda Nardella received Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology Summa Cum Laude. Amanda is a Graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2014.
Matt Schwarz received Bachelor of Science, Ocean Engineering. Matt is a Graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2014.
Colby Lisabeth Thomas received Bachelor of Science , Biomedical Engineering.Colby is a Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 2014.
The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the University’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. In May 2018, more than 3,300 undergraduate and about 750 graduate degrees were awarded. The University now has more than 120,000 alumni worldwide.
PARSIPPANY — The University of Alabama awarded some 5,436 degrees during spring 2018 commencement.
Samantha Steinberg with Michael Roth
With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made. UA offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
The campus gives students the opportunity to interact with nationally renowned faculty performing cutting-edge research.
Samantha Nicole Steinberg, the daughter of Andrew and Susan Steinberg, and a 2013 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School received her Master of Accountancy.
The University of Alabama, the state’s oldest and largest public institution of higher education, is a student-centered research university that draws the best and brightest to an academic community committed to providing a premier undergraduate and graduate education.
UA is dedicated to achieving excellence in scholarship, collaboration and intellectual engagement; providing public outreach and service to the state of Alabama and the nation; and nurturing a campus environment that fosters collegiality, respect and inclusivity.
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Republican Committee is moving to 51 Gibraltar Drive in the Powdermill Plaza. According to an announced they stated “We did this to keep our promise to build an organization dedicated to serving all 39 Municipalities and winning all elections up and down the ballot. Our new office was chosen with you in mind and offers you the following
Tremendous amount of open space for Meetings, Events and Fundraisers
Plenty of Parking
Easy, Convenient location on Route 10 at the Cross-Roads of Parsippany, Denville and Morris Plains
Ability to use this office for Campaigns and All Campaign Activity
Campaign Headquarters for the 2018 Campaign Season with a place for volunteers and phone banking
Very Economical – We negotiated a great deal.
New Technology – Flat Screen Monitors, Fast Internet, Open Collaborative Co-working space”
The Morris County Democratic Committee moved into the same building on January 1, 2018.
Rescued from the Newark Shelter, it’s obvious that Julie has been through a lot in her life, but she is as sweet as pie! Julie’s favorite activities include snuggling, being held, and cuddling in bed. She won’t leave her foster dad’s side! Julie also loves to roll on her back for belly rubs.
We are so excited for this little sweetheart to find her forever home. If you’re looking for a little moo like Julie, please fill out an application by clicking here.
The first and second quarters are each 25% of the prior year’s taxes by law.
