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Final day to register; Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 17

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Final day to register; Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 17

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills announced the annual Fall Festival will take place this year on Sunday, September 17 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. on North Beverwyck Road. Reminder today, Friday, September 8 is the final day for registration to participate in this event.

Payton Saltenberger, 6, and Sydney Strumolo, 5, enjoying coloring at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany display

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

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

Parsippany’s 16th Annual Fall Festival promises to be one of the most successful festivals yet. There will be entertainment, rides, and other attractions to help bring out people to the event.

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

All registration forms must be received at the Recreation Dept. office or postmarked by Friday, September 8. Late registrations will NOT be accepted and returned. If you or your group wishes to participate, please complete the agreement by clicking here and mail to Parsippany Recreation, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany New Jersey 07054.

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

Please note: The township reserves the right to limit the type and number of vendors and/or displays. You must submit a separate form for each location if you require more than one location/space. Please make checks payable to: Township of Parsippany, Fall Festival 2017.

Burglary to home on Hamburg Road

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Burglary to home on Hamburg Road

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — On Friday, August 25 at 1:48 p.m. Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Police officers responded to a burglary that had just occurred at a residence on Hamburg Road near Everett Road in the Lake Parsippany section.

Upon arrival of Officers, they spoke to the resident, who advised them that she went to check on the rear door after hearing a rumbling noise come from that area.

As the resident went to check the area she observed a white male forcing his way into the home. The resident further advised she began to yell and the suspect exited the residence.

The suspect was not located after a search by a Morris County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit and responding Officers.

The scene was processed by the Morris County Sherriff’s Department CIS. The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 5’8, slim build, bushy hair, and wearing a blue short sleeve shirt.

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

Prostitution Arrest at Hilton Hotel

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Prostitution Arrest at Hilton Hotel

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — After receiving numerous complaints of prostitution occurring in township hotels, an investigation was initiated by members of the Parsippany Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit.

On Friday, August 25 at 12:57 p.m. after a brief investigation Alexis Troupakis, 27, East Rutherford, was placed under arrest at the Hilton Hotel, One Hilton Court. She was transported to the Parsippany Police Department for processing and charged with one count of Prostitution, a Disorderly Persons Offense.

She was released on her own recognizance pending her court appearance.

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.

Residential Burglary on Dickerson Road

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Residential Burglary on Dickerson Road

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to a residence on Dickerson Road for a burglary at 5:41 p.m. on Friday, August 18. After a brief investigation it was determined that the unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence, ransacked the bedroom and removed cash. The burglary occurred between 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Detective Sergeant Joseph Puso, Detective Marcin Czajka, along with detectives from the Morris County Sheriff’s Department CIS assisted in the investigation.

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

Kiwanis Club to host 21st Annual Grand Tasting

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Kiwanis Club to host 21st Annual Grand Tasting

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Michael Mulhaul, Chairman of the “Annual Grand Tasting” has announced this years event will be held on Thursday, October 12 at Hanover Manor, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation will be hosting its 21st Annual “Grand Tasting” benefitting Camp Nejeda, serving children with Type 1 Diabetes since 1958; NJ Sharing Network, a non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant and other charitable projects at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover.

There is a very diverse selection of wines from all parts of the world with descriptions, recommendations and ratings available on display at Joe Canal’s

This year wine selection will be provided by Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet, 799 Route 46 East.  Joe Canal’s is known for sizable selection of discount wine, beer and spirits.

There is a very diverse selection of wines from all parts of the world with descriptions, recommendations and ratings available on display at Joe Canal’s.  This is super helpful and takes the intimidation of selecting wine a breeze for any novice.

Cost for the fun-filled event is only $60.00 per person and includes a Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner Buffet, Coffee, Tea, Desserts, Fine Wines, Craft Beers, Single Malts, Select Spirits, Silent Auction and much more.

If your business would like to contribute to the Silent Auction, please contact Michael Mulhaul at 973-549-4185.  Tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany member or online at  https://21stannualwinetasting.eventbrite.com.

For information on advertising in our Ad Journal, click here or to be a sponsor of the event, click here.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, each Thursday at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast.

For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.

 

 

 

T-Mobile is giving away Netflix service to its family-plan customers

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T-Mobile is giving away Netflix service to its family-plan customers

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — T-Mobile customers will soon be getting Netflix service for free, compliments of the wireless company. T-Mobile Corporate Office is located at Four Sylvan Way.

Starting Tuesday, September 12, customers with at least two lines on T-Mobile’s One family plan will be able to activate a standard $10.00-a-month Netflix subscription at no extra cost, T-Mobile announced Wednesday on its corporate website. The deal is open to existing and new T-Mobile customers, as well as to those who already have a Netflix account and those who don’t.

“The future is mobile, over-the-top and unlimited,” T-Mobile CEO John Legere said in a press release.

T-Mobile is positioning the announcement as yet another one of its “Un-carrier” moves that differentiate the company from its much larger competitors, AT&T and Verizon. Those carriers have had a difficult time maintaining the speed of their networks as Americans watch more video and use more data on mobile devices, according to T-Mobile.

When asked whether T-Mobile was concerned that Netflix binges would slow speeds on its network, a company representative said: “Hell no. Our network was built for the video era!”

To activate the complimentary Netflix subscription, T-Mobile customers can go to the company’s website, visit a T-Mobile store, or call a customer service agent. The Netflix service includes access to high-definition videos and allows customers to stream videos on up to two devices simultaneously.

But customers can apply the $10.00 monthly credit from T-Mobile to Netflix’s $12-a-month premium plan, so they would pay $2.00 a month for that service, which offers ultra-high-resolution 4K video streams and allows subscribers to tune to Netflix videos on up to four devices at once.

By default, T-Mobile streams videos in standard-definition, 480p resolution, though it allows customers to choose instead to stream in a higher resolution, which requires far more bandwidth. The company’s standard service plans promise unlimited data, but T-Mobile warns customers that it may slow their network speeds if they consume more than 32 GB in a month.

T-Mobile and Netflix did not disclose the details of their agreement, but T-Mobile indicated it would be paying Netflix on behalf of its customers.

“This is not something Netflix is giving us for free,” Legere said on a conference call with reporters, according to The Wall Street Journal. “We’re taking care of your Netflix bill for you.”

Staples Small Business Showcase

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Staples Small Business Showcase

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Recently members of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) participated in Staples Monthly Small Business Showcase.

The merchants participating in the August event were Mary Kay Cosmetics and Carousel Of Learning Pre-School & Nursery.

Once a month, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the “Staples Small Business Showcase” where local merchants have a table and can greet the customers of Staples and talk about their products and services and give out samples.

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Tina Hulsman (NSD) representing Mary Kay Cosmetics

Robert Peluso, President Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, said “This is a great opportunity for chamber members to display their goods and services to the customers of Staples and to increase their brand awareness.”

This monthly event, “Staples Business Showcase” is available to all PACC members and local non-profit groups.

For more information on “Staples Small Business Showcase” please contact Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400 or email flcahill@parsippanychamber.org.

Parsippany schools are open!

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Parsippany schools are open!

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills School District opened this morning for the school year 2017-2018.  The students arrived eager to meet their new teachers, see their friends and start learning in their freshly painted classrooms.

Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School opened for the 2017-2018 school year at 7:40 a.m. and classes end at 2:25 p.m. (Click here for Parsippany High School Bell Schedule and Click here for Parsippany Hills High School).

Brooklawn Middle School and Central Middle School opened at 7:55 a.m. and classes end at 2:46 p.m.

All Elementary Schools start at 8:55 a.m. and classes end at 3:25 p.m.

Schools will end on June 21, 2018.

For additional information, click here.

Grades K-12 are scheduled for 184 days, which allows for four snow/emergency days. If the number of snow/emergency days used is either more or less than four, the calendar will be adjusted accordingly. If more snow days are needed they will be taken from the April Break beginning with April 6.

The calendar includes important dates such as winter and spring vacations, religious holidays, federal holidays, early dismissals and parent-teacher conferences.

Here is the full list of dates to know for this school year:

September

  • Friday, September 1: Teachers Report, Professional Development
  • Monday, September 4: Labor Day
  • Tuesday, September 5: Teachers, Grades 6 and 9 Orientation
  • Wednesday, September 6: First Day for Students
  • Thursday, September 21: No School (Rosh Hashanah)

November

  • Tuesday, November 7: No School for Students (Professional Development for Teachers)
  • Thursday, November 9: No School (NJEA Convention)
  • Friday, November 10: No School (NJEA Convention)
  • Wednesday, November 22: Half Day
  • Thursday, November 23: No School (Thanksgiving)
  • Friday, November 24: No School (Thanksgiving holiday)

December

  • Friday, December 22: Half Day
  • Monday, December 25 through Friday, December 29: No School (Christmas Recess)

January

  • Monday, January 1: No School (New Year’s Day)
  • Monday, January 15: No School (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

February

  • Monday, February 19: No School (Presidents’ Day)

March

  • Monday, March 12: No School for Students (Professional Development for Teachers)
  • Friday, March 30: No School (Good Friday)

April

    • Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6: No School (Spring Recess)

May

      • Monday, May 28: No School (Memorial Day)

June

    • Tuesday, June 5: No School for Students (Professional Development for Teachers)
    • Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20: Half Day for Students
    • Thursday, June 21: Last Day for Students and Teachers, Half Day for Students, Graduation

Click here to download the entire calendar.

Safe Driving Tips from AAA
Every fall, over 55 million children across the United States head back to school. With 13 percent of those children typically walking or biking to their classes, AAA warns drivers to be especially vigilant for pedestrians before and after school hours. The afternoon hours are particularly dangerous – over the last decade, nearly one in four child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Launched in 1946, AAA’s School’s Open – Drive Carefully awareness campaign was created as a way to help reduce child pedestrian fatalities and injuries. Here are several recommendations from AAA regarding ways drivers can help to keep kids safe:

  • Slow down. Speed limits in school zones are reduced for a reason. A pedestrian
    struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster.
  • Come to a complete stop. Research shows that more than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods. Always come to a complete stop, checking carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding.
  • Eliminate distractions. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing. And children can be quick, crossing the road unexpectedly or emerging suddenly between two parked cars. Reduce risk by not using your cell phone or eating while driving, for example.
  • Reverse responsibly. Every vehicle has blind spots. Check for children on the sidewalk, in the driveway and around your vehicle before slowly backing up. Teach your children to never play in, under or around vehicles.
  • Watch for bicycles. Children on bikes are often inexperienced, unsteady and unpredictable. Slow down and allow at least three feet of passing distance between your vehicle and a bicyclist. If your child rides a bicycle to school, require that he or she wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet on every ride. Find videos, expert advice and safety tips at ShareTheRoad.AAA.com.
  • Talk to your teen. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, and nearly one in four fatal crashes involving teen drivers occur during the after-school hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Get evidence-based guidance and tips at TeenDriving.AAA.com

Parsippany Boy Scout Troop 72 attended Summer Camp

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Parsippany Boy Scout Troop 72 attended Summer Camp

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany Boy Scout Troop 72, under the leadership of Mr. Adam Sonzogni, reports a successful week this summer at Camp Somers of the Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation. Thirty-six Boy Scouts earned over 110 merit badges in total. These included Environmental Science, Lifesaving, Camping, Cooking and Wood Carving. Troop 72 was Honor Troop of the Week and the camp’s Best Gateway Award.

Boy Scout Troop 72 meets at St. Peter’s in Parsippany.

For over 60 Years Troop 72 has served the youth of the general Parsippany area, including Boonton, Denville, Parsippany, and Morris Plains. Boys from ages 11 to 18 are invited to join.

For more information click here.

Parsippany was represented in Boonton Annual Fireman’s Parade

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Parsippany was represented in Boonton Annual Fireman’s Parade

BOONTON — Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteers were out in full force at the Boonton Annual Fireman’s Parade. Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance, Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance, Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1, Rainbow Lakes Fire Department District 2, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3, Lake Hiawatha Fire Department District 4, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6 and Parsippany Rescue and Recovery all had vehicles in the parade.

The parade began at 1:30 p.m. It assembled in the West Boonton area and proceeded down Main Street to Grant Street to Old Boonton Road and ending at Boonton High School.

Thousands of people gathered along Main Street for Boonton’s Annual Fireman’s Parade. Tom Corigliano was the grand marshal of the parade marking its 126th anniversary.

Rescue and Recover took First Place Trophy for Best Overall Rescue Truck. Parsippany Rescue & Recovery’s 1987 Chevrolet Swab Heavy Rescue Apparatus (Unit designation 69/4) has taken First Place in this year’s parade. This truck has won First Place in all four events it was entered into this year.

The Rainbow Lakes Fire Company was honored with two trophies. One for second place best appearing aerial platform and second place color guard in parade uniform.

The carnival began on Thursday and concluded Sunday with fireworks at 10:00 p.m.

Proceeds from the carnival, which also offers rides, games and raffles, go to support the fire and emergency companies in town.

Summer of Giving at Moms Club Parsippany East

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Summer of Giving at Moms Club Parsippany East

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The MOMS Club of Parsippany East “Summer of Giving” started with a food drive in June to benefit the Parsippany Food Pantry. The members collected donations through their regular play date events as well as reached out to friend, family and neighbors. Additionally, Food Town of Lake Hiawatha provided a collection site for both members and general public to drop off donations.

The Parsippany Food Pantry serves 35 to 40 families per week with a bag of groceries covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On average they provide 1,800 bags per year, with about 10lbs of food per bag. This is only offered to Parsippany residents meeting specific requirements.  The pantry is always accepting donations, especially in the summer months.  The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located at the Parsippany Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road. They are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or can be reached by calling (973) 263-7163.

Operation backpack. Photo by Beth Marks

Later in July the MOMS Club of Parsippany East reached out to multiple donors, including their own members, to gather school supplies for Operation Backpack. Operation Backpack provides children who are homeless or living shelters with a backpack filled with their back to school needs based on grade.  “A filled backpack relieves parents of a financial burden and provides a sense of normalcy to the otherwise chaotic lives of these children, helping them to look and feel more like their classmates.” This year the Parsippany MOMS Club ® East filled 14 backpacks with all the requested supplies and donated to the Montclair chapter. For more information regarding this organization click here.

The MOMS Club of Parsippany East is a non-profit chapter of the International MOMS Club organization. They offer support for Mothers who stay home with their children, including those who have home based businesses or work part-time. We gather frequently for many activities including playgroups, holiday parties, crafts, charity events, Moms night outs and more. For more information regarding MOMS Club of Parsippany East, click here.

Parsippany resident arrested for threatening to stab someone at Smith Field

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Parsippany resident arrested for threatening to stab someone at Smith Field

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to Smith Field on a report of intoxicated male with a knife threatening to stab someone at 6:33 p.m. on Sunday, August 20. Upon arrival of responding officers, the suspect was located and identified as Edward Bergman, 50, Parsippany.

After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Bergman entered the park and displayed a knife to the witnesses. They further advised that he was going to stab someone who was not presently at the scene. As he walked away from the witnesses they immediately contacted the police. Officers located a kitchen type knife inside the bathroom that matched the description given by the witnesses, along with a bottle of vodka.

Mr. Bergman was placed under arrest and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters. While there, he was processed and charged with one count in the Third Degree of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; one count of Fourth Degree Possession of a Weapon; one count of Third Degree Terroristic Threats; Local Ordinance Violation Summons for Consumption of Alcohol in a Public Park.

He was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending an initial hearing.

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.

Driver asleep at wheel; arrested for Heroin, crack cocaine and more

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Driver asleep at wheel; arrested for Heroin, crack cocaine and more

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the Exxon Gas Station at 3019 Route 46 for a male sleeping in his vehicle at 5:28 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29

Upon arrival of Patrol Officer Andy Van Orden he observed a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe parked near the entrance to the business, but not parked properly within a parking spot.

As he and other officers approached the vehicle, he observed Jeffrey Liptak, 42, Clifton, asleep in the driver’s seat and covered in glass pieces.

He further observed that the vehicle was not in park and the entire front seat of the vehicle had glass pieces covering it.

After knocking on the driver’s window Mr. Liptak awoke and was advised to put the vehicle in park.

It appeared that the sunroof was shattered and that is where the glass came from.

After a brief investigation Mr. Liptak was found to be in possession of three glass pipes, one of which contained a piece of suspected crack cocaine, three folds of suspected heroin, three empty folds of suspected heroin, and an expandable baton.

He was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters for processing.

While there he was charged with one count in the Third Degree for Possession of Heroin; one count in the Third Degree for Possession of Crack Cocaine; one count in the Fourth Degree for Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Being Under the Influence of CDS without a Prescription, which is a Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, which is a Disorderly Persons Offense; Driving While Intoxicated (Traffic Offense); and CDS in a Motor Vehicle (Traffic Offense).

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Lake Hiawatha business reports burglary

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Lake Hiawatha business reports burglary

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to Misaki Sushi, 81 North Beverwyck Road on a reported burglary at 11:12 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30.

Upon their arrival, they spoke to the manager who advised them that an unknown suspect(s) broke into the restaurant through a rear window.

During the investigation it was determined cash, electronics and clothing were removed from the establishment.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Department CIS and Parsippany Police Department Detective Anthony Morelli responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

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

Montville resident charged with DWI

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Montville resident charged with DWI

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — While patrolling North Beverwyck Road at 2:07 a.m. Saturday, August 26, Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor observed a 2016 Maserati traveling north on North Beverwyck Road who veered off the roadway after missing the turn for Claudine Terrace.

The vehicle stopped in the entrance to Super Foodtown and then continued north.

A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver, Hamdam Turan, 65, Montville.

After brief investigation, he was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters. While there, he was processed and charged with Failure to Maintain Lane;
Driving While Intoxicated; Reckless Driving and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test.

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

EMS Council to Honor Veterans During Convention

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EMS Council to Honor Veterans During Convention

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Registration continues for the EMS Council of New Jersey’s (EMSCNJ) October 13-15 symposium and trade show at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Road.

The event will include nearly four dozen EMT education-credit seminars, trade show exhibits and vendors with the latest medical and rescue equipment, a Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit confined-space rescue demonstration, an antique ambulance display and contest, EMS-related merchandise booths, a Tricky Tray auction and 50/50 raffles, Friday night “American Country Buffet” and Saturday banquet with live entertainment both nights, and more.

As part of the EMSCNJ’s annual conference, the weekend will include organizational meetings, leadership elections, a memorial service for deceased members and award presentations. Cadet and youth members also are invited for a special program. Daily registration is free for cadet members under age 18.

In keeping with this year’s convention theme, “Celebrating America: Red, White & Blue and EMS, too,” the group will honor EMSCNJ members who are veterans.

“We have more than a few EMS volunteers in our organization who are U.S. military veterans,” said Joseph G. Walsh, Jr., EMSCNJ president. “They’ve lived lives of sacrifice, dedication and service, first for their country and now for their communities. These selfless individuals surely deserve our recognition and gratitude.”

The October 14 ceremony honoring veterans will immediately follow the 2:00 p.m. memorial service.

In conjunction with the U.S Marine Corps Reserve and the 2nd Battalion 25th Marines at Picatinny Arsenal, the EMSCNJ encourages convention attendees to bring new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots Program.  More than 300 toys were donated last year. Collection boxes will be placed in the trade show area.

“Our annual convention offers so many educational and networking opportunities with other EMS personnel and nationally recognized experts,” Walsh said. “From the opioid epidemic to trauma, respiratory and other medical emergencies, pediatric patients, EMS law, documentation and more, we have it covered.”

For more information, or to register for symposium classes and the trade show, or to book a hotel room click here. EMTs and groups not affiliated with the EMSCNJ are welcome.

Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting August 22, 2017

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Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting August 22, 2017

The meeting was filmed in three sections. Here is section two.

Here is section three.

https://youtu.be/8qLHw_eByMU

Students in Action Club hosts Annual Kids Field Day

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Students in Action Club hosts Annual Kids Field Day

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The Students in Action club (SIA) of Parsippany Hills High School hosted its second annual Kids’ Field Day recently. The event was inspired by the volunteers’ desire to give back to their community and hope to encourage young children to be active and engage in sports. 

The Field Day began with a performance by PHHS SIA volunteer Ravi Parekh, followed by four station rotations, which consisted of track, beach ball volleyball, soccer, and eclipse ball. Top students of each station as well as best overall athletes of each group were then recognized at the award ceremony with certificates and prizes.

The SIA volunteers believed that everyone was a winner and awarded all participants a medal and a small beach ball as a treat.

The afternoon ended with the arrival of the Kona Ice truck and a special demonstration by Miracles USA Taekwondo of Parsippany. The kids left with proud smiling faces and hands full of certificates and medals. All the volunteers had a great time as well and would like to thank everyone who came and made the event a success.

The Impact of Social Media on Today’s Teenagers

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The Impact of Social Media on Today’s Teenagers

My name is Arnaz Amin, I am an eighth-grade student attending Brooklawn Middle School. I am writing this essay to inform people about how social media has and is still affecting my current generation. Several authors have written about this topic before, but to completely understand how social media affects today’s youth, you need an active social media member’s perspective on the subject. Social media has impacted many lives, and this is how it does.

Currently, the world’s population is 7.5 billion, 3.8 billion are internet users and 2.8 billion of them are social media users. 1.8 billion of the entire world population is made up by teenagers from the ages of 13-19 years old. Instagram alone has 500 million active monthly users. Instagram users have shared over 40 billion photos to date and share an average of 95 million photos and videos per day. Snapchat has 166 million daily users. Although adults do also use some social media, teenagers are the majority of users.

One of the most major impacts that social media has had on teenagers today is how we perform in school. It is one of the most distracting activities of everyday life. Recent experiments at UCLA have shown that nucleus accumbens (a part of the brain’s reward circuitry) was very active when teenagers saw that they had received a lot of likes on their photos that would influence to further use Instagram more often. This affects the loss of brain cells and further decreases better school performance. From my experience, I could be on social media for hours and hours at a time. The first year that I got social media was in 6th grade that was when I got my first smartphone. I did struggle to keep up with my school work and social media at the same time but as soon as I learned to refrain myself, school work became much easier and my grades improved greatly. Now, during the school year, I check social media less often because of homework and extracurricular activities after school. Even when I am doing my homework, it is still a struggle to refrain from checking all the notifications that are constantly being updated on my phone. When state testing time comes around, I am not allowed to have my phone with me after I come back from school because my parents want me to only focus on studying for the following day’s exam. As much as I dislike getting my phone taken away from me, I always come to understand that it has only helped me, especially with my school work.

Some other major impacts that social media has had on teenagers is peer pressure and cyber bullying. On any social media site, you can send a direct message to anyone that you want without even having to their phone number or having to follow them. This makes it so easy to cyber bully someone. Peer pressure has increased ever since social media has become popular. Teenagers look at pictures/videos of their peers doing illegal things such as drugs, drinking, etc. 55% of teens tried drugs for the first time because they felt pressured by their friends. 70% of teens who smoke say that they started smoking because their friends smoke or they felt peer pressure to try smoking. I myself have never been personally victimized by acts of peer pressure or cyber bullying through social media. Today these acts of bullying are taken very seriously and can lead to serious consequences. The school and police do get involved in some situations, but in order for things to be sorted out, the students have to speak up about the actual problem. That is, why our school encourage us to inform an adult about any bullying situations, and I am confident that it has helped.

The impact of social media on the current generation is becoming bigger and bigger every day. In my opinion, social media is just part of regular life now, everyone has it. Aside from all of the negative impact it has and continues to have, we really cannot live without it. We communicate through social media, we find out about important news through social media and so much more.

Peter McCabe Joins Dewberry

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Peter McCabe Joins Dewberry
Peter McCabe

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Peter McCabe, PE, CME, LEED AP, has joined the Parsippany office as a senior project manager.

With more than 30 years of experience as a civil engineer, McCabe is an expert in site and utility engineering; stormwater management and structural design; building and public works construction; and regulatory permitting for residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, and telecommunications projects.

Prior to joining Dewberry, McCabe designed and managed private and public land development projects in the tri-state area. He is knowledgeable in all stages of the land development process from feasibility through construction, and has experience with mixed-use properties; manufacturing facilities and warehouses; religious, higher-education, and medical campuses; hotels; and other commercial sites.

In his new role, McCabe will be responsible for managing and designing both major and minor site development projects in residential, public, commercial, and industrial land development sectors. “We’re glad Peter has joined our team and his extensive background in land planning will be a great asset to our services in New Jersey,” says Dewberry Vice President Chris Cirrotti, PE, PP, CME, LEED AP.

McCabe earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University (1988). He is a professional engineer in New Jersey, a certified municipal engineer, and a LEED accredited professional.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients’ most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 50 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. To learn more

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