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Countywide Household Hazardous Disposal Event

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has scheduled a free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event this Saturday, May 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Parsippany to help Morris County residents properly discard unwanted hazardous household products that have accumulated in their homes.

The MUA also has set up three additional disposal events: June 9 and September 15 in Parsippany, and October 13 at Chatham High School, to make it easier for residents from all 39 municipalities to get rid of unwanted items.

IMPORTANT E-WASTE NOTE: E-Waste (used consumer electronics) will not be accepted. Call (973) 829-8006 for e-waste disposal information.

This Saturday’s rain or shine event will be held at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave. in Parsippany, at the border of Morris Township.

“These events are designed to provide county residents with a free and relatively easy opportunity to properly dispose of household items that can be harmful to the environment, and which should not find their way into the regular trash disposal stream,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Christine Myers, who is the county governing board’s liaison to the MUA.

“We are pleased the MUA provides free drop-off programs for Morris County resident to make getting rid of household hazardous waste safe, convenient and free,” she added.

Morris County residents who have done their spring cleaning projects can drop-off, at no charge, unwanted hazardous materials.

The list of acceptable hazardous materials include, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, oil-based paints, stains, paint thinners and removers, solvents, automotive fluids, lead acid and rechargeable batteries, pool chemicals, and darkroom chemicals. (For complete list click here.)

Also accepted are aerosol cans (not empty), propane and helium cylinders, small quantities of asbestos (wetted, double bagged and sealed with duct tape-100 pound limit), driveway sealant, roofing tar, fluorescent bulbs, PCB-ballasts, mercury thermometers and switches, household cleaning products, muriatic acid.

Latex paint is not considered hazardous, so it is not accepted. Explosive or highly reactive materials, such as picric acid or nitro compounds, also will not be accepted.

It is important to note that these events are for residential household waste. Businesses are not permitted to attend these disposal events.

Visit the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority website for information and directions, by clicking here. The MUA also accepts household hazardous waste by appointment only at its Mount Olive Transfer Station. For information click here.

Questions? Call the MUA at (973) 829-8006 or click here.

Women’s Theater Company Presents “Our Mother’s Brief Affair”

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Frank L. Cahill
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Meridith Johnson, Lauren Moran Mills, Tait Ruppert, and Scott Tomjack

PARSIPPANY — The Women’s Theater Company, a professional theater company in Parsippany, presents Our Mother’s Brief Affair written by Richard Greenberg.

Our Mother’s Brief Affair by Richard Greenberg: On the verge of death for the umpteenth time, Anna makes a shocking confession to her grown children: an affair from her past that just might have resonance beyond the family. But how much of what she says is true? While her children try to separate fact from fiction, Anna fights for a legacy she can be proud of. With razor sharp wit and extraordinary insight, Our Mother’s Brief Affair considers the sweeping, surprising impact of indiscretions both large and small.

Our Mother’s Brief Affair: Starring, Meredith Johnson* Lauren Moran Mills, Tait Ruppert* and Scott Tomjack. Director Barbara Krajkowski, Artistic Associate Patricia Durante (*denotes member of Actor’s Equity Association).

Our Mother’s Brief Affair runs May 18-27 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $20.00 for seniors. To purchase tickets online click here or call (973) 335- 3038.

The Women’s Theater Company is located at the Parsippany Playhouse at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha. For GPS driving directions, please enter the town of Boonton, 07005.

The Women’s Theater Company’s mission is to provide a fertile environment for the advancement of professional women theater artists and to provide quality theater for the community at large. Through their main stage, educational outreach, and new works development programs, the Women’s Theater Company supports the development of new women artists, promotes new works in the American theater, and provides entertaining and enriching productions for growing audiences. Women’s Theater Company is located at The Parsippany Playhouse, 1130 Knoll Road, Parsippany. For more information contact (973) 335-3038, or email info@womenstheater.org.

The Women’s Theater Company is proud to be a member of the New Jersey Theater Alliance Funding for the Women’s Theater Company has been made possible in part by funds for the Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Art/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Women’s Theater is proud to be a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Letter to the editor: Resident question Focus and TapInto regarding political roles

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

As a former journalist, it is unsettling to see that both our township’s hyperlocal news outlets, TAPintoParsippany and Parsippany Focus, are run by people who have organizational political roles.

Laura Ali, Parsippany TAPinto’s publisher and editor-in-chief, has been listed as communications director for the Morris County GOP, a position she’s held as a volunteer. She was also listed in a campaign ad as a supporter of NJ 11th congressional candidate Jay Webber, a Republican.

Frank Cahill, publisher of Parsippany Focus, is a Parsippany GOP Committee member.

These kinds of political roles and relationships are normally forbidden in journalism because they violate the principal of editorial objectivity. I understand that in today’s media landscape, where municipal coverage has suffered so much, ethical standards like these might carry less weight than they used to — especially if they make it harder for towns to have in-depth local media at all. But it’s important for readers to know about these kinds of relationships. Disclosing them would also clarify any misinformation about Ali and Cahill’s editorial and political roles and how that does or doesn’t affect coverage.

This is  especially important in such a bitterly divisive political climate. No matter how objective you are, or strive to be, involvements like this create an appearance of conflict, at the very least. So I would like to see this info added to the mastheads or “about” sections of both TapInto and Focus. Readers should be aware of these things.

This letter was sent to both, Parsippany Focus and TapIntoParsippany.

Sincerely,
Carrie Stetler
Mount Tabor

Editors Note: Frank Cahill has never hidden the fact that he was elected as a Parsippany GOP Committee member. Also Parsippany Focus has given equal and fair coverage to all political parties.

Police Chief Andrew Miller speaks at Kiwanis Club

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hill’s newly appointed Police Chief, Andrew Miller, spoke to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany on Thursday, May 10.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano introduced Miller to the Kiwanis Members and was proud to say “Miller is the eighth chief in the history of Parsippany.” Soriano discussed with the members all of Miller’s accomplishments, awards and commendations.

Police Chief Andrew Miller was officially sworn in on Thursday, March 15.

Miller appointed as Acting Chief on March 1, officially takes the position of Parsippany’s top brass.

Captain Miller has served with the Parsippany Police Department for twenty-six years, most recently serving as commander of the Investigative Division. In addition to eight years of honorable service in the New Jersey Army National Guard, he holds a Master’s Degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is also the recipient of eleven awards and commendations from the Parsippany Police Department, including the Exceptional Duty Medal and Life Saving Award.

Miller replaced Paul Philipps who retired on February 28.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany raises funds and donates to the Parsippany Food Pantry, Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, Parsippany PAL Youth Center, Parsippany High School Scholarship Program, Parsippany Hills High School Scholarship Program, Parsippany Child Day Center, Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey, Camp Nejeda, NJ Sharing Network, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Parsippany, Parsippany Project Graduation, Jersey Battered Women’s Services, Family Promise of Morris County, Parsippany Little League West, Parsippany Little League East to name a few.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Guests are always welcomed.

Kiwanis Club Trivia is a night of success

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Frank L. Cahill
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First place winners

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany recently held another very successful Trivia Night.

It was back again, for the 15th consecutive year. The Ultimate Trivia Contest was held on Saturday, April 14 at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center. Friends, family, co-workers gathered for a night of fun.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany holds a night of Trivia

The event was a bring your own food and BYOB. Soda, coffee, water, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils were provided.

There are a few simple rules: The use of ANY electronic device whatsoever during competition will immediately disqualify the offending team. This includes but is not limited to I-Pad’s, PDA’s, ICBM’s, drones, etc. The use of printed material such as encyclopedias, almanacs, National Geographic, and the like, is strictly prohibited and of course no tweeting!

Mayor Michael Soriano was one of the judges
Greg Elbin, Joyce Garrow and Frank Cahill
The wine tote bags were door prizes
Master of Ceremonies Greg Elbin
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany holds a night of Trivia
Greg Elbin
Gordon and Susan Meth
Judges Howard and Mimi Letts
Debbie Young
Bob Young
Joanne Rich holding her sign at the table

Jai Ganesh Yoga Studio hold Mother’s Day event

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dr. Pat Selimo, Owner Rama Jonnalagadda, and May Kay Cosmetics Representative Doreen Brennan

PARSIPPANY — Jai Ganesh Yoga Studio, 138 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha, held a Mothers Day on Thursday, May 10.

The event included presentation by Dr. Patrick Selimo, Synergy Chiropractic and a Make Up Demo and free gift by Doreen Brennan. Refreshments were also provided.

At Jai Ganesh Yoga Studio, yoga helps transform your life by connecting your mind and body through stretching and strengthening. Sun Salutations, Hatha Yoga, Chair Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Power Yoga, Laughing Yoga, Vinyasa and Mudras is a few of the Yoga techniques offered at Jai Ganesh Yoga Studio.

Nora Lustig said about Jai Ganesh Yoga Studio “A wonderful yoga experience! This is an intimate, comfortable studio. The classes are challenging while not impossible and the instruction is clear and friendly. After 20+ years of practicing yoga inconsistently, I’ve started going regularly and it feels great. It’s local and the price is right. Check it out!”

For more information call (973) 339-3222 or click here.

Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury Presented at Annual Conference

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Frank L. Cahill
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Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury

MORRIS COUNTY — On Thursday, May 10, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury delivered a presentation on the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic at the New Jersey Association of Counties Annual Conference in Atlantic City. They were joined by county government representatives and elected officials from all twenty one counties throughout the state. The Heroin and Opioid Epidemic is a major issue across New Jersey and it is necessary for all of the counties to work toward their common goal of combatting this problem.

The presentation educated the audience on the various strategies that the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has implemented throughout the county. One of the main tactics utilized is the Narcan 2.0 program, in partnership with the Morris Center for Addiction Recovery Education and Success (CARES). Narcan 2.0 connects people who have been administered a dosage of Narcan to reverse an overdose, with a Peer Recovery Specialist who provides counseling options and services. It has been extremely successful since its implementation in May of 2017, as 71% of Narcan recipients over that time frame have accepted the services of the Addiction Recovery Response Team.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury also emphasized that law enforcement maintains its focus on treating those suffering from substance abuse disorder, while prosecuting for-profit illicit drug dealers for their involvement in the epidemic. This includes Strict Liability Death Prosecution, which holds these illicit dealers responsible if someone overdoses and dies from drugs that they distributed.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and its community partners continue to have a major impact in combatting the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic. Education and prevention are keys to the success, and the New Jersey Association of Counties Conference gave the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office the opportunity to share with community leaders throughout the state the strategies that have been successful to this point.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury

PHHS students artwork on display at library

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Visit the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 449 Halsey Road and see this wonderful display of artwork created by students in the Art Education program at Parsippany Hills High School. The exhibit will on display for the month of May.

A special thank you to Erica Pizza, Kathleen Gallagher and Rachael Krehel, Art Education, Parsippany Troy Hills School District for loaning the library with these wonderful works of art so the public may appreciate the Parsippany School Districts talented students.

The PHHS Art Department offers a diverse range of lcasses to students allowing them to explore many different media and grow as young artists.

Classes offered are AP Studio Art, Honors Art Portfolio, Painting, Drawing, Multi Art, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Animation, Ceramics, and Advanced Ceramics.

Bucco bill strengthening fire safety commission clears committee

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Frank L. Cahill
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State Assemblyman Anthony Bucco

MORRIS COUNTY — An Assembly committee advanced legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco (R-Morris) adding four new public members to the state fire safety commission.

The measure (A2987) cleared the Assembly Homeland Security committee by a 6-0 vote. An identical bill passed both houses unanimously last session, but was pocket vetoed by Governor Chris Christie.

“The introduction of four new members will bring a fresh perspective to discussions about fire safety,” said Bucco (R-Morris). “The new voices will be welcome additions to the organizations already well-represented on the commission. The group can benefit from original ideas and priorities.”

The four new appointments would be members of the general public who are knowledgeable and experienced in matters related to fire safety.

The governor will appoint two members, and two will be joint appointments of the Senate president and speaker of the Assembly.

Candidate Tamara Harris Receives National Endorsement of Congressional Black Caucus

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Frank L. Cahill
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Tamara Harris, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District

MORRIS CONTY — Tamara Harris, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, was endorsed by the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee.

Tamara Harris

The organization is the political arm of the Congressional Black Caucus and is focused on electing candidates to office who support and reflect a progressive legislative agenda for African-Americans.

“I am pleased to announce that the Congressional Black Caucus PAC enthusiastically supports Tamara Harris’ candidacy for congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District,” said Congressman Gregory Meeks, Chair of the CBCPAC. “We are confident that Tamara has everything it takes to be a dynamic and impactful representative for her constituents.”

The announcement was released today on the national committee’s website by clicking here. Click here for more about Tamara Harris for Congress.

 

DeCroce’s bill consolidating suicide prevention programs into one office at Health Department clears committee

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Frank L. Cahill
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Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce

PARSIPPANY — Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce consolidating the state’s two suicide prevention programs into one office won committee approval today. The bill (A3645) creates a suicide prevention council in the Health Department. It passed the Assembly Human Services Committee 6 to 0.

“Searching for information can be very frustrating when you aren’t sure exactly where to look,” said DeCroce (R-Morris). “Consolidating two existing suicide councils into one will result in a more efficient and effective program to help people in crisis. Better access to education, data sharing and greater public awareness of this mental health issue is key to its prevention.”

BettyLou DeCroce

DeCroce’s bill creates the New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in the Health department. It replaces the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in the Department of Children and Families and the New Jersey Elderly Person Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in the Human Services department.

“Suicide is heartbreaking. The devastation it leaves in its wake for family members and the community can be unbearable,” concluded DeCroce. “The real tragedy is there are resources available, but often people aren’t sure where to find them. This legislation will provide easier access.”

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34 and the eleventh leading cause of death overall in New Jersey, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. A person commits suicide every 11 hours in the state on average.

Touch-A-Truck to be held Saturday, June 16

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Frank L. Cahill
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Liam Kinsey sitting comfortably in the tire of the backhoe

PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany presents “Touch-a-Truck,” an interactive, hands-on event at which children and their families can see emergency and construction vehicles close up. The event will be held at 1515 Route 10 East (just before Dryden Way) on Saturday, June 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Touch-a-Truck creates a learning experience for kids, allowing them to look, see, touch, ask questions of the operators of the trucks, and it gives them the opportunity to meet some of Parsippany’s first responders. From big rigs to emergency vehicles, children of all ages are encouraged to explore and investigate.

This year there will be Police Cars, Fire Trucks, Ambulances, Tow Trucks, Cranes, Garbage Trucks, Taxi’s and so much more…  Face Painting, a balloon artist, music and refreshments available for purchase.

Every child will receive a goody bag full of surprises including a free child’s meal at IHOP, free ice cream cone and much more.

This is a family event. Admission $5.00, or $20.00 maximum per family.

Aside from being a great time for the family, this event helps support our major initiatives. Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Our Parsippany based group supports and sponsors many community causes.

For more information click here, or contact Touch-a-Truck Chairman Nicolas Limanov at Ndlimanov13@gmail.com or (917) 499-7299.

Dogs Gone Wild Spring Break in Denville

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Frank L. Cahill
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DENVILLE — “Dogs Gone Wild” swimming party will be held on Saturday, May 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cook’s Pond Denville Recreation, 19 Entrance Way, Denville.

Off leash swimming and playing for your dogs enjoyment, picnic area and playground for your enjoyment the entire facility is fenced in and safe for your dogs. Fee for the event is $20.00. Third Annual Pup Wet T-shirt contest is a $5.00 per entry dress your pup up in a fun decorated T-shirt and then all the dogs will meet on the beach for the wet down.
Fun prizes to be won!!! Starts at 1:00 p.m. on the beach.
Dogs Gone Wild Spring Break entry fee is $20.00 for family and two dogs.  All money goes to support the Denville Dog Park and Animal ShelterYappy Hour for Small dogs begins at 10:00 a.m. Feel free to stay and play all day or just enjoy an hour of play free from the big boys.

Hot Dog, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers and Drinks will be available for purchase.

All dogs must enter facility leashed and will be let off leash once inside. All dogs all shapes and sizes are invited.

Saturday is “Stamp Out Hunger” Day

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is the outgrowth of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ tradition of community service, a tradition exhibited repeatedly by members of the letter carriers’ union over the years. These carriers, who go into neighborhoods in every town at least six days a week, have always been involved when something needed to be done, whether it be collecting funds for a charity like the Muscular Dystrophy Association, watching over the elderly through the Carrier Alert program, assisting the American Red Cross during time of disaster, or rescuing victims of fires, crime, and other mishaps.

Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is set for Saturday, May 12. Leave out non perishable food by or in your mailbox for the mail carrier to collect on Saturday, May 12.

For many years, a number of NALC’s branches (locals) had collected food for the needy as part of their community service efforts.

A national, coordinated effort by the NALC to help fight hunger in America grew out of discussions in 1991 by a number of leaders at the time, including NALC President Vincent R. Sombrotto, AFL-CIO Community Services Director Joseph Velasquez and Postmaster General Anthony Frank. A pilot drive was held in 10 cities in October of 1991, and it proved so successful that work began immediately on making it a nationwide effort.

Input from food banks and pantries suggested that late spring would be the best time since by then most food banks in the country start running out of donations received during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday periods.

A revamped drive was organized for May 15, 1993 — the second Saturday in May — with a goal of having at least one NALC branch in each of the 50 states participating. The result was astounding: More than 220 union branches collected more than 11 million pounds of food—a one-day record in the United States.

From Alaska to Florida, from Maine to Hawaii, letter carriers did double duty on Food Drive Day—delivering mail and picking up donations. The Food Drive just grew and grew from that point.

In 2010, the food drive surpassed the 1 billion pound park in total food collected over its history.

Man Found Guilty of Possession with the Intent to Distribute One Kilogram of Cocaine in Parsippany

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announced that a Morris County Jury found Juan E. Liranzo, 33, Bayside, New York, guilty of one count of first-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute (cocaine), one count of second-degree Conspiracy to Possess a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute (cocaine), and one count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine). The jury returned its verdict after deliberating on Tuesday, May 8 and part of Wednesday, May 9. The Honorable Salem V. Ahto, J.S.C. presided over the trial.

This prosecution stemmed from the arrest of Mr. Liranzo in November 2015 by Narcotics Task Force Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Office and members of the Parsippany Police Department. A kilogram of cocaine was located and seized from a concealed compartment in a vehicle belonging to the defendant. The street value of the seized narcotics was valued at $36,000.

The defendant faces up to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison on the first-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute verdict, up to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison on the second-degree Conspiracy to Possess a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute verdict, and up to five years in New Jersey State Prison on the third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance verdict.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Bradford Seabury and Assistant Prosecutor Noelle Fiorentino, assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, represented the State during the trial.

Prosecutor Knapp stated, “I would like to thank the jury for its service to the community and all of our law enforcement partners for removing such a large quantity of illegal drugs from the streets”.

Prosecutor Knapp would specifically like to thank Chief Andrew Miller of the Parsippany Police Department for his department’s involvement in the investigation, the Narcotics Task Force of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Task Force Officer George Tsimpedes and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Detective/Supervisor Thomas Joiner.

This matter is scheduled for sentencing before the Honorable Salem V. Ahto, J.S. C. on Thursday, June 7, 2018. 

Mule Tavern celebrates with Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Mule Tavern Bar & Grill was joined Friday evening, May 4, by the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso, Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, Board Members Ildiko Peluso and Nicolas Limanov, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Councilman Michael dePierro, Lake Hiawatha residents Gordon Meth and Al Goldberg for a ribbon cutting grand opening event.

Ildiko Peluso, Frank Cahill Robert Peluso, Rita Poole, Michael dePierro, Russell Poole, Michael Soriano, Gordon Meth, Al Goldberg and Nicolas Limanov

Robert Peluso also presented to Rita and Russell Poole, the owners, a plaque on behalf of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, and Frank Cahill, co-chairman of Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Board presented a welcome plaque on behalf of Parsippany-Troy Hills to Rita and Russell.

Vice Chairman Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board presents Mule with a welcome to Parsippany plaque
The Moscow Mule, a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice. Garnished with a wedge of lime, served in a copper mug

The Mule Tavern is named after Rita’s favorite drink, the Moscow Mule, a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice. Garnished with a wedge of lime, it’s served cold  and refreshing in a copper mug. Currently, there are a dozen variations of “Mule Madness” drinks on the menu. Rita said “I just love them. The copper cup keeps the drink so nice and cold. It’s such a crisp, awesome drink and there’s just so many different things you can do with it. Ever since I had one, I fell in love with them.”

The party continued Saturday with a free Cinco de Mayo celebration that includes tacos and margaritas.

Owners Russell & Rita Poole are local to the area and were inspired to create an establishment where the community could gather to enjoy great meals, creative cocktails and live entertainment with friends and families.  There is great pride in the quality of the menu which consists of scratch made meals that accommodate a wide range of tastes.

“One of the main reasons we opened so quickly after closing was to help get the employees and bands back on payroll.  The prior establishment closed at the end of Dec, leaving many people after work following the holidays. Each employee was interviewed and provided with an employment opportunity.  Our current team consists of about 50% of staff from the prior establishment (Dave, Eddie, Jay, Krystal & Patti and 50% new members include (Christine, Luis, Mary, Michelle, Mickey & Todd). The legacy team has been instrumental in helping bring us up to speed on the facility and operation while the new team has been instrumental in executing our vision. Collectively, we have an awesome team,” stated Rita.

The kitchen staff is new with the exception of Chris who is the resident expert in creating amazing pies. He is a highly skilled sous chef who assists our Head Chef, Miguel who brings decades of experience. Russell is also very hands on it the kitchen and incorporates recipes he has been perfecting for years, including his famous teriyaki sauce, BBQ sauce and fall off the bone ribs.

The Mule Tavern actually opened their doors for business on Friday, February 23, spending working long hours to get everything ready when the Mount Holleran Towne Tavern closed on December 31, 2017, leaving patrons and especially the staff, caught off guard.

The Mule weekly events and specials include:

Monday – Trivia Game from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Customers play for prizes. Steamer Special, 18 clams for the price of 12.

Tuesday – 3 Street Tacos, House Made Salsa and Chips (choice of pulled pork, fish, chicken or beef) just $10.00

Wednesday – Two personal size bar pies and two draft beers only $20.00. (Gluten free add $3.00); or Two large classic pies and four draft beers for $30.00.

Thursday – Karaoke from 8:00 until people stop singing. $2.00 off wings and pies.

Friday and Saturday – Bands start at 9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday Night. Friday, May 11, Carnaby Street; Saturday, May 12 – Overboard; Friday, May 18 – Country Comfort; Saturday, May 19 – PM Ryder; Friday, May 25 Street Hassle and Saturday, May 26 – JM Band.

Sunday – Half off all appetizers. Sunday Fun Day surprise.

Their fabulous menu appetizers include beef sliders, fried calamari, steamers, jumbo fried shrimp, chicken fingers mussels, french onion soup, and lots of favorites. The menu is complete with burgers, sandwiches, signature pies (small and large), salads, entrees, and pastas. They also have a children’s menu.

Make sure you save room for desserts which include carrot cake, chocolate fudge cake, lemon coconut cake and many more. And to top off a great meal try their coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, Irish coffees, Mexican Coffee, and the list goes on.

Lemon Coconut Cake served with vanilla ice cream

Their current hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Prior to expanding the operation, they wanted to perfect the primary shift. They are in the planning stage to open for lunch, launch our catering menu and design an amazing Sunday brunch. The Mule Tavern is located at 450 North Beverwyck Road. For additional information call (973) 588-3564 or visit their website by clicking here.

Mule Tavern Bar and Grill

“It has been a wonderful experience meeting so many amazing people from Parsippany and all the neighboring towns. The support has been amazing and is greatly appreciated. A big perk is that we get to spend each weekend with family and friends (new and old) enjoying good food, mules and live music. Who could ask for more than that,” said Russell.

Cushman & Wakefield Marketing 11 Waterview Blvd. for Sale or Lease

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PARSIPPANY — Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed to market 11 Waterview Boulevard as a headquarters opportunity for sale or lease. The 120,000-square-foot office asset sits immediately off Route 46, at the intersection of Interstates 287 and 80, and represents the largest, Class A user-purchase opportunity in the immediate market.

“This is an outstanding offering for a company that wants to own its headquarters space and, therefore, control its real estate destiny,” noted Cushman & Wakefield’s Jeffrey Prezant, who is heading the assignment with James Frank and Dan Johnsen, based in the commercial real estate services firm’s East Rutherford office. “And because the building is newly improved from top to bottom, it requires no immediate capital infusion. It is gorgeous space, in move-in condition.”

The three-story building features a stately pre-cast concrete façade and a full-height ceremonial staircase connecting its three stories. Each floor is finished with perimeter offices, an open-format collaborative core with work pods, and a bistro-style kitchenette with high-top tables and lounge seating. Building amenities include a full-service, 200-seat cafeteria, fitness center with lockers and showers, and multiple conference rooms. Its future occupant will also benefit from Category six wiring, multiple fiber carriers and an IT room with dedicated cooling.

According to Frank, 11 Waterview Boulevard’s visibility and location also makes it a strong branding play. “The property sits high on the north side of Route 46 and I-287, enabling prominent building signage,” he said. “The entire site projects a corporate headquarters-quality image. And the surrounding neighborhood creates a truly walkable environment that lends work/play balance, with nearby dining, shopping and recreation.”

11 Waterview Boulevard is coming available this summer. Office, conference room and cafeteria furnishings are available for its future buyer or tenant.

11 Waterview Boulevard marks the third assignment Cushman & Wakefield has spearheaded for the current ownership – a private, family-owned real estate investment firm. The team recently closed on the disposition of a 14-acre land site on Route 23 in Wayne, which CarMax purchased.

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Provident Bank donates to Parsippany Summer Concert Series

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Frank L. Cahill
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Michael Sifonios Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; Ylka C Padilla Vice President, Market Manager; Mayor Michael Soriano and Mercedes Covert Muzio

PARSIPPANY — Provident Bank donated $5000 and is a “Platinum Sponsor” for the Parsippany Summer Concert Series. They will be represented with a stage banner at all the summer concerts and given the opportunity to market and promote any of their products or services to all attendees.

Michael Sifonios, Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano were present when Ylka Padilla, Vice President, Market Manager Provident Bank and Mercedes Covert Muzio presented the check to the Township.

Provident Bank is located at 401 Smith Road.

The Summertime Concert Series is held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1839 Route 46. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.  Please note: Pets are NOT permitted in the park during the concerts.

Thursday, July 12 – Total Soul
Thursday, July 19 – The Infernos
Thursday, August 2 – Street Hassle
Wednesday, August 8 – B Street Band
Thursday, August 16 – Radio Nashville
Thursday,  August 23 – Garden State Radio

Thursday, August 23 is the Special Summertime Barbecue presented by Shop Rite of Parsippany / Sunrise Kitchens starts at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to the Parsippany PAL.

In case of inclement weather for any of the above dates, the concerts will be moved indoors to Liquid Church, 299 Webro Road.

Liquid Church has a state of the art theater room that houses 1280 with professional lighting and sound systems. Parsippany Focus will always update it’s readers on any schedule changes.

Total Soul

Total Soul will be performing on Thursday, July 12. Total Soul plays everything from Motown, to today’s pop and R&B, to the jazz/Big Band standards of the 1940’s. Total Soul performs with the flair of a well-rehearsed show band, complete with front line choreography, exciting lead singers, hot horns, and a groovin’ rhythm section.

Total Soul ranges in size from 8-13 pieces, and is a completely live band (live musicians as opposed to computerized karaoke type background tracks). Total Soul’s music includes a mix of four part vocal harmony. Their vocal front line will mesmerize audiences with slick dance moves and smooth harmonies. Each one of the front singers will be featured as a lead vocalist. They will supercharge a crowd with their extraordinary vocal expertise.

The Infernos

The Infernos will be performing on Thursday, July 19.  The Infernos Band, America’s #1 Show Band and the area’s premier live performance group, has been on the music scene since 1977.

In recent years their fame has grown and they have had opportunities that even the most famous main-stream bands would only dream of. The band has performed for President Obama and past Presidents as well, performed at the Inauguration Gala’s for former New Jersey Governors Jon Corzine and James E. McGreevey, entertained the Spanish Steps and at the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy.

The band Street Hassle performing during Parsippany’s Summer Concert Series in 2015

Street Hassle will perform on Thursday, August 2. Street Hassle is a “Powerful Horn Band” with skilled area musicians that enjoy performing interpretations of Classic Rock, Blues, Motown and Pop. They are energetic and an entertainingly enjoyable band. They also cut from 60’s classic rock to 70’s disco and can ease their way through a 200+ song catalog to excite the most diverse crowd. I heard exhilarating renditions of classic from Chicago, The Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield and Tina Turner. They also choose the right song for the moment, and don’t not fall into repetitious medleys of just number one hits.

The band has turned a lot of heads. When you see a blazing horn section in action, or see and hear the sound of a real Hammond

Organ spinning a whirl of sounds through the air, you can rest assured that  this band is not aiming for the slickness of a cruise ship lounge act. They are a real band playing real songs and sometimes that just takes 12 people to accomplish. “We cant cut corners like our competitors,” jokes the bands leader and founder Steve Hantis.

Street Hassle has open for John K & Steppenwolf, Blood Sweat & Tears and many other national acts. They enjoy a loyal following centered in the NY/NJ Metro Area.

B Street Band will perform on Wednesday, August 8. One of the longest-running tribute bands in the world, the B Street Band, hailing from the same Central Jersey roots as the Boss himself, is the premier Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Performing hundreds of shows all across the country every year, the B Street Band has been one of the most popular acts attracting large audiences. The BStreet Band has been cranking out Springsteen songs since 1980 but also plays tunes from Roy Orbison, Billy Joel, Tom Petty, and John Mellencamp as well as some 1970’s disco and Motown.

Radio Nashville

Radio Nashville will perform on Thursday, August 16. This six piece band hosts three male lead singers, an incredible female lead singer, a beautiful & talented female fiddle player, a pounding rhythm section, and an amazing lead guitarist. Performing the top modern country hits from Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, and Kenny Chesney, just to name a few, plus they play your favorite Country classics as well.

Garden State Radio

Garden State Radio will perform on Thursday, August 23.  Special Summertime Barbecue presented by Shop Rite of Parsippany / Sunrise Kitchens starts at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to the Parsippany PAL. Band starts at 7:30 p.m. Garden State Radio creates the ultimate audio/visual experience. Their signature performances will have every person in your venue not only hearing the music, but seeing and feeling it as well. With a massive state of the art light show that is perfectly sync’d to their musical performance, the band plays everything you know and love, bringing to life the biggest multi- genre anthems of the 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s, and today spanning four decades of music. They mashup and medley a wide array of songs like a world class DJ, while also combining costumes and theatrics for a one of a kind,  electrifying live experience. Get ready for sensory overload, Get ready for Garden State Radio.

State Board of Education Members Visit Morris County School of Technology

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DENVILLE — Members of the New Jersey State Board of Education, New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) and the New Jersey Council of County Vocational Technical Schools (NJCCVTS) recently visited the Morris County School of Technology in Denville, spending an afternoon with students and staff.

State Board Members, Mary Beth Gazi of Somerset County, Kathy Goldenberg of Morris County and Jack Fornaro of Warren County along with Andrew Musick of NJBIA, Roger Jinks, Interim Morris County Executive Superintendent of Schools, Judy Savage and Jackie Burke of NJCCVTS received a firsthand look at how career and technical education programs enhance the high school experience.

After a lunch prepared by students in the Food Services Program, the State Board members toured the school speaking with teachers about their programs, and students who spoke enthusiastically about their hands-on experiences.     

The State Board members wrapped up their afternoon by discussing state policy issues related to career and technical education with the district administration, NJBIA and NJCCVTS.

Pictured first row from left to right: Kathy Goldenberg, NJ State Board of Education; Mary Beth Gazi, NJ State Board of Education; Shari Castelli, Assistant Superintendent Morris County Vocational School District; Jack Fornaro, NJ State Board of Education. Second Row: Jackie Burke, Assistant Executive Director NJCCVTS; Scott Moffitt, Superintendent Morris County Vocational School District; Andrew Musick, NJBIA; Judy Savage, Executive Director NJCCVTS; and Roger Jinks, Interim Morris County Executive Superintendent of Schools.

The Morris County Vocational School District (www.mcvts.org) provides vocational and enrichment programs that inspire and prepare students to succeed in today’s world and pursue tomorrow’s opportunities. The District offers fourteen full-time, four-year high school Academies and fourteen Share Time programs for high school juniors and seniors. Also available are Continuing Adult Education classes.

For additional information, call the Morris County School of Technology at (973) 627-4600 ext. 277, located on 400 East Main St., Denville.

Dwipi Patel was Inducted into Rho Chi, the Academic Honor Society in Pharmacy

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dwipi Naimesh Patel

PARSIPPANY — Dwipi Patel was among the newest members from University of the Sciences inducted into the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Alpha Tau Chapter of Rho Chi, the Academic Honor Society in Pharmacy, on April 21. The Rho Chi Honor Society recognizes and encourages academic excellence.

Patel is a doctor of pharmacy student and a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 2014.

To be nominated for membership in Rho Chi, a student must rank among the top 20 percent of his or her class and have completed at least the fall semester of their fourth year. The society also accepts membership for graduate students, faculty, alumni, as well as an honorary membership. New members are inducted into Rho Chi during the spring semester of each year.

University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go at usciences.edu.

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