PARSIPPANY — 3 Daze Til Sunday Band will be performing on Thursday, July 20 at Parsippany’s Summer Concert Series held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1839 Route 46 East. The band starts at 7:30 p.m.
3 Daze Til Sunday Band is the Tri-State’s Party Powerhouse Covering Journey, Jeff Beck Deep Purple, The Stones, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Van Halen. It’s an eclectic mix for sure.
In addition Parsippany Recreation Department will be accepting donations to the Parsippany Food Pantry. All items MUST be unexpired and nonperishable items only. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Recreation Department at (973) 263-7257, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors at Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive.
PARSIPPANY — Dewberry, a privately held professional service firm, announced that Rob Foley, PE, based in the Parsippany office and David Hill, PE, based in the firm’s Bloomfield office, have been promoted to associate. Dewberry is located at 600 Parsippany Road.
A senior civil engineer who has been with Dewberry for more than 20 years, Hill has extensive transportation design experience, specializing in highways and complex interchanges. Additionally, his expertise covers preparation of studies, evaluations, and contract documents for highway- and roadway-related transportation projects that include geometric and drainage design, traffic engineering, right-of-way plans, utility relocation, maintenance and protection of traffic, detailing, and estimating. Hill is currently involved with various projects throughout the Northeast, including the Route 206 Bypass, I-80 Westbound Rockfall Mitigation, and improvements to Interchange 163 along the Garden State Parkway.
Hill earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University (1996). He is a licensed engineer in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Foley has 30 years’ experience and currently serves as a senior project manager responsible for the management, design, regulatory approvals, and construction oversight of site/civil engineering projects. His expertise includes computer data center facilities and performing work for worldwide financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, entertainment and broadcast companies, and major healthcare providers. Additionally, Foley has extensive transportation agency design experience with the New York State Department of Transportation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He is currently working on the civil engineering scope of data center developments in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Rockland County, New York.
Having earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (1987), Foley is a professional engineer in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. He is a member of the 7X24 Exchange and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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 click here.
PARSIPPANY — Kaboom Softball is a year-round softball club program based in Northern NJ. They field 12u-18u competitive teams that play PONY, ASA, USSSA, regional tourneys, and leagues. The teams play at the highest level against other tough competition in the region.
Kaboom Softball offers athletes in the Northern New Jersey area the opportunity to train and learn the game of softball with accomplished softball and sports performance coaches in a positive environment that fosters player education and development.
Their focus is on developing the ‘complete athlete’ which is founded in technical skill development, player education, strength, and agility training, plus personal growth. The team works hard to develop an enthusiastic, dedicated, and engaged athlete that is determined to personally improve while learning how to be part of a cohesive, supportive team. Our passion is to see our players succeed, which drives every part of our program. Kaboom Softball has all personally experienced the benefits a young athlete enjoys when being part of a positive sports program and we strive to be that place for our players.
Coaches/trainers are professionals that have coached travel, club, high school, and college levels. They have played the game at the collegiate level and are ready to share their experience.
Fall 2017 Tryout information: 10-14U Softball Tryout #1 Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
16-18U Softball Tryout #1 Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
10-14U Softball Tryout #2 Date: August 7, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
16-18U Softball Tryout #2 Date: August 8, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
10-18U Final Kaboom Fall Tryout Date: August 12, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Burg – 46 Main Street, Ogdensburg
PARSIPPANY — The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 raised over $10,000 from its annual golf outing held at Knoll West Country Club on Thursday, July 6.
Proceeds from the outing will be used to purchase gift cards from area stores to donate to local charitable organizations, including Parsippany Day Care Center, Parsippany Food Pantry, the Valerie Fund, and Jersey Battered Women’s Service. The Sons of Italy also awards many scholarships to graduating students of both high schools.
Sons of Italy recently held their annual golf outing
To become a member contact President Joseph Jannarone at (973) 632-4765.
RANDOLPH — Morris Habitat for Humanity and members of the Netcong community will work with Lowe’s and the Borough of Netcong to impact the quality of life in the community for older residents through Morris Habitat’s Aging-in-Place project.
The scope of the project includes improving accessibility in Arbolino Park and helping senior homeowners in the borough with necessary home repairs. Modifications to the park will enable seniors and those with disabilities to take advantage and enjoy recreational activities in the park.
The grant from Lowe’s to the Morris Habitat Aging-in-Place is one aspect of five-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. The partnership has been instrumental in helping more than 6,500 families nationwide improve their living conditions. Each year, Lowe’s supports Habitat’s National Women Build Week and conducts hundreds of how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills.
Morris Habitat’s Aging-in-Place program is dedicated to helping seniors remain in their homes and neighborhoods for as long as possible. Learn more about eligibility guidelines on our Neighborhood Revitalization & Home Repair click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — The unveiling of the first trail blazes on the new September 11th National Memorial Trail, a 1,300-mile tribute to first responders and victims of the 9/11 attacks on our nation, was held over the weekend in Morris County, which lost 63 residents in the 2001 attacks.
Officials of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, in conjunction with the Morris County Park Commission, held a ceremony in Randolph to show off the new blazes on a section of Morris County’s Patriot’s Path, which serves as part of the route of the national trail.
Scene at 9-11 Trail blaze unveiling in Randolph
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana, Park Commission President Betty Cass-Schmidt, Randolph Mayor Christine Carey, and Sheriff James Gannon were among the dignitaries who participated in the event.
“Our vision for both this alliance and the memorial trail is to unite fellow Americans, trail enthusiasts, organizations, and the families of those lost in the attacks, and work together to make this a reality,” said Andy Hamilton, President of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance.
“The trail is shaped as a triangle to forever connect these locations, and serves as a symbol of resiliency and character,” said David Brickley, Founder and President Emeritus of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance.
Beginning in 2004, the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance was formed to establish a memorial trail that links both the planned and existing memorial sites dedicated to September 11th, including the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93 Memorial. The board currently consists of 12 members, each with their own unique tie to the cause.
In addition to linking the three national memorials, the continuous trail also passes through over 50 landmarks such as the Eastern Continental Divide, Delaware Water Gap, and Morristown National Historical Park, and is accessible to automobiles, hikers, and bikers.
“Morris County is proud to have the honor of unveiling the first blazes on this national trail that honors all of those who perished on September 11, 2001, and those who bravely responded to the attacks,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.
“We thank those who have put in incredible amounts of time and effort into making this trail not only something for people to enjoy, but also to continue to recognize the people and families impacted by the event,” said Dave Helmer, Executive Director of Morris County Park Commission.
Helmer attributed the Morris County’s prominent role in this initiative to the efforts of Russ Nee, Assistant Superintendent of Trails & Special Projects for the Park Commission, who serves on the board of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance.
The September 11th Trail (Click here to see the map) runs through parts of New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. It employs existing trails, such as the Liberty Water Gap Trail, Patriots’ Path, and the Highlands Trail, and includes some areas specifically carved out for September 11th Trail.
For more information on the September 11th National Memorial Trail click here.
In starting a business, it always pays to have a knack of knowing how much to charge for your services that can draw customers and gain more profit.
However, for beginner entrepreneurs, this can be a daunting task.
Knowing how to price requires practice, and the more you learn, the more confident you can be in knowing that your price is just right.
PRICE = COSTS + PROFIT
The equation above may seem easy at first glance. But pricing your services need a lot of thought and consideration. So let’s begin by defining those keywords: Price, Costs, and Profit. Price is the amount of money needed to purchase a good or service. While cost refers to the value of your effort, risks, time, materials, and utilities used to produce and deliver a service. All expenses made in the production are considered as costs, though not all costs made can be expenses. Once a sale is made, the amount of money earned minus the costs for providing the service is your profit.
Do your research
It is always best to start by learning how marketable your services can be. Study the pricing trend of those who sell the same services as you and learn the price range of their services. Evaluate yourself and see how well you can provide your service in comparison and you can have an idea where your price should fall on the scale. Discounts are usually effective in drawing in customers by making them think that they have gained more. However, this can backfire in the long run as consumers will then question the quality of your service for such a low price. Overcharging can also put off customers, especially if there is no significant difference in the quality of your service from that of your competitor. Undercharging will make you lose profit and might push you to lower your quality just to break even. Make sure you balance your price with the quality of service you can offer.
Compute your costs
Remember that your costs cover ALL the expenses needed in the production of your services. This would include but not be limited to the labor costs for your employees, the utilities used, the office rental, the transportation, and the materials and resources consumed in production.
Determine the profit margin
Now that the costs have been determined, you can decide how much you want to profit from your services. The profit margin is the percentage of your costs that you would want to earn. This is where your research comes in. By having a gauge on the price for a similar service from your competitors, you have an idea how much your profit margin should be.
Know your price
With your cost computation and your profit margin, you can now determine how much you should price your services. Get the profit first by getting the percentage of your profit margin from your cost. Then add that amount to your cost, and you get the price. An example would be: if your costs total to 500, and you decide on a profit margin of 25%, then your expected profit would be 125. Add that to your costs, the price of your services would be 625.
When to adjust your price
There is never a fixed price for any product or service. The variables are constantly changing and it would not be wise to fix your pricing based only on your computation. You need to study the trends and change your price accordingly. Here are some tips when adjusting your pricing:
1. Raise your price in small increments and do it discreetly. This is so your customers will barely notice the change and will continue to avail your services. When you are offering a range of services, you can do this by increasing the price of one service, and not go overboard by changing the price list for everything you offer.
2. Make your price competitive. If your competitors’ prices have gone up, this is a good indicator that you should too. This means that there is a demand for your services and this demand can easily sustain the increase. If you price yourself too low and your customers are calling your services a bargain, then that is also a sign that you need to consider an increase. Remember that there are pitfalls to undercharging your services. This can greatly affect the quality of what you have to offer.
Gemma Reeves is a seasoned writer who enjoys creating helpful articles and interesting stories. She has worked with several clients across different industries such as advertising, online marketing, technology, healthcare, family matters, and more. She is also an aspiring entrepreneur who is engaged in assisting other aspiring entrepreneurs in finding the best office space for their business.
PARSIPPANY — Tracy Carroll, Parsippany teacher, led a team of 35 family and friends to complete the annual Runyon 5k at Yankee Stadium for cancer research. This is the 8th year Team Rhino participated in the 5k.
Parsippany teachers Meghan Proto, MaryEllen Iradi, Tracy Carroll, Kelli Costa, Heather Craner, Natalie Marano, and Vicki Mastrangelo
Joined by several of her Parsippany colleagues, Carroll’s team, Team Rhino, raised $1,817 including a generous donation from the Eastlake School staff. This brings Team Rhino’s fundraising total to $20,830 since they began participating in the 5k.
The event raises money for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation to fund the research being performed by scientists in how to best prevent, diagnose, and treat all forms of cancer. Carroll became involved in the event in 2010 shortly after losing her dad to esophageal cancer. “Not only do I love that 100% of the money raised goes directly to cancer research, but I can’t say enough wonderful things about the incredible people at Damon Runyon who organize the event. It is such a terrific day for everyone who participates,” Carroll explains.
So far this year’s event has raised a total of $302,785 for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. Donations are still being accepted until August 11 by clicking here.
Carroll’s niece celebrating the team’s accomplishmentTeam Rhino’s tribute slide on the Yankee Stadium Jumbotron
MORRIS COUNTY — Family Promise of Morris County (FPMC), a social service provider assisting Morris County neighbors in a situation of homelessness has launched their “Keys to Housing Program” Campaign.
The agency was awarded new permanent housing vouchers from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) which covers the cost of rent for 15 prospective tenants but not the initial one-time costs of $3,000+ for additional expenses.
The tenants may need any or all of the following: Realtor fees, Moving cost, Storage, Clean up / Set up, Inspections / compliance, Apartment Repairs, Transportation, Furniture and household items, Case Management and Housing Stabilization. This unique Morris County Program implements the strategy of employing a Housing Resource Program Coordinator and Licensed Social Workers to help families and individuals build a sustainable community by addressing job training, employment, financial literacy, physical and mental health, child care, legal issues and obtain safe, affordable, permanent housing.
“We are prioritizing the immediate need of stable housing as it is a critical milestone in achieving the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency. We help locate, obtain, and retain permanent housing for our families and individuals and act as a liaison between clients and landlords to make safe, affordable housing a win-win situation for tenants and landlords.” said Executive Director Joann Bjornson, LSW.
The Goal Is To Raise $60k To House Up To 15 Families With Your Assistance.
This request is TIME SENSITIVE as Family Promise has families ready to be housed and their vouchers expire by September 30, 2017. A match opportunity through Help Us Move In (HUMI) will match donations, bringing families even closer to having a home.
FPMC is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the crisis of homelessness faced by Morris County families by partnering with other public and private agencies, religious congregations and community volunteers to provide shelter, case management and mentoring services leading to self-sufficiency. FPMC is a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. To learn more, contact: Dominique Tornabe, Director of Development & Community Relations, d.tornabe@familypromisemorris.org or (973) 998-0820 ext. 107.
PARSIPPANY — Jean Marie Marsicovete, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany High School, has been named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List at Kutztown University.
More than 1,660 students have been named to the list. To be eligible for Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.
Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown, Pennsylvania. KU is just two hours from New York City; 90 minutes from Philadelphia. As the region’s center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU’s programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery. KU students select from more than 100 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 21 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery. For more information, please visit us at www.kutztown.edu.
PARSIPPANY — Select students have been named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester.
Nick Gaudio
Nicholas Gaudio, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 2014, currently majoring in Engineering.
Lauren Calabrese, is a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2015, currently majoring in Creative Writing.
With campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, Roger Williams University is a forward-thinking private university committed to strengthening society through engaged teaching and learning.
At RWU, small classes, direct access to faculty and guaranteed opportunity for real-world projects ensure that its nearly 4,000 undergraduates – along with hundreds of law students, graduate students and adult learners – graduate with the ability to think critically along with the practical skills that today’s employers demand.
Roger Williams is leading the way in American higher education, confronting the most pressing issues facing students and families – increasing costs, rising debt and job readiness.
MORRIS COUNTY — Seventeen year old Mountain Lakes High School student Sloane Liput, who will be a senior next year and hopes to attend West Point, was chosen to attend the prestigious Hawk Mountain Ranger Training School in Kempton, Pennsylvania. Ms. Liput is a member of the Picatinny Squadron of Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary where she holds the rank of Cadet Master Sergeant.
Hawk Mountain Ranger School is the longest running Search & Rescue School in the nation. For over 60 years, the school has provided some of the best wilderness SAR training throughout the country. Courses include leadership training, compass and map reading, shelter construction, basic first aid, inland search and rescue, wilderness survival, and rigorous physical obstacle course exercises. To be qualified for the school an applicant must meet strict requirements that include physical conditioning and specialized classroom and practical skills. This year 140 teenagers from across the United States are participating in the nine day course.
The Picatinny Composite Squadron NJ-093 of the New Jersey Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, the nation’s official United States Air Force Auxiliary, celebrates 45 years of service this year.
During the past 45 years the New Jersey Squadron has helped locate lost hikers, tracked down and recovered missing planes, ferried sick children for specialized hospital treatment, and trained hundreds of young men and women in military customs and courtesies, powered and glider flight, aerospace history and the basics of flight, emergency services, and search and rescue.
Like its predecessors, today’s Picatinny Squadron is providing young people with the opportunity to experience flying, receive STEM training in aerospace, cyber-security, and scientific advancements, as well as supporting the community in Northern New Jersey with search and rescue and emergency service preparedness.
The national organization of Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP has 58,000 adult and youth members nationwide, and maintains more than 500 aircraft throughout the country. In 2014, Congress awarded CAP members who served during World War II with a Congressional Gold Medal recognizing their contributions towards the war effort stateside.
The Picatinny Composite Squadron is part of the CAP Northeast Region, New Jersey Wing. Its members are comprised of adults as well as teens from 13-17 from Morris, Warren and Sussex Counties. The group meets every Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information click here or click here.
PARSIPPANY — In keeping with a longtime community tradition, a new king and queen will be crowned in Mount Tabor on Friday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. to kick off Children’s Day weekend.
The community of Mount Tabor will celebrate its elected royal court and crown the King and Queen of Children’s Day the evening of Friday, August 4. The 148th annual coronation is held in the historic Tabernacle, where afterwards the children of Mount Tabor perform a show for their new royalty. Later that evening a tour through the cozy town affords an opportunity to view elaborate house decorations, many of which will reflect this year’s theme of “Tabor Toons” (or “Tunes.”) Other homes may display more traditional lights and lanterns.
The 2017 queen is Hannah Stroh, who will be a sophomore at Parsippany Hills High School. Hannah enjoys playing the clarinet and bassoon, and is a member of the PHHS Marching Band.
This year’s king is Joseph Wentworth, also a PHHS sophomore this fall. Joseph plays drums and the trombone, and enjoys swimming and travel.
First attendant Gianna Musto plays volleyball and enjoys time with friends and her cats. She will be a sophomore at the Hills this fall.
First attendant Jeremy Aguesseau is a First Class Scout in Boy Scout Troop 173 and runs track and cross-country for Parsippany Hills High School, where he will be a sophomore this fall. He also enjoys cooking and camping.
The Queen’s second attendants are Victoria Huss and Kimberly Love. The rising junior of the group, Victoria plays basketball and softball, and enjoys shopping, swimming, fishing and cooking. Kimberly plays the violin, viola and French horn and also enjoys writing. She, too, starts her sophomore year at the Hills in September.
2016’s King and Queen, Liam Andersen and Teagan Wittig, will bestow the crowns at the coronation.
Each year the community of Mount Tabor celebrates the tradition of Children’s Day that began nearly 150 years ago as a simple Sunday school parade. This special event now brings all generations together and fosters a strong sense of community, treasured by all who live in Mount Tabor.
Through the streets of the historic district on Saturday, August 5, the royal court will lead a parade which features marching bands, community groups, costumes, decorated bicycles and wagons, maypoles and an array of creatively designed, people-powered floats. An afternoon midway offers food, games and children’s activities, and an evening concert – traditionally sponsored by the Wentworth family – provides entertainment for the families of Mount Tabor and their guests. The weekend concludes with a non-denominational worship service Sunday morning.
MORRIS COUNTY — Numerous police officers throughout New Jersey received awards for exemplary duty and the sincere appreciation from representatives of Mothers Against Drunk Driving of New Jersey and The New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. These awards were issued for performing above and beyond their call of duty to stop drunk drivers on New Jersey roads. The theme of the event was “Saving Lives by Preventing Crashes.” In addition to the individual awards given out, the audience also had the opportunity to hear speeches from victim advocates, who also praised the efforts by these officers. Numerous County Prosecutors, Police Executives and Chiefs, and Police Officers were in attendance from all 21 Counties.
The ceremony, held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, honored 46 police officers from 30 different Morris County municipalities. Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp had the opportunity to address the audience concerning the achievements of the Morris County Law Enforcement community for their efforts to combat the continued problem of drunk and drugged driving.
Prosecutor Knapp said, “I applaud the efforts by these Morris County Police Officers who recognize the hazards that intoxicated drivers create on our roadways. They have individually turned this recognition into action with their diligence in enforcing the Driving While Intoxicated laws, thus making it safer for the motoring public, bicyclists and pedestrians alike.”
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA recently received a $5,000 gift from Investors Bank, a long-standing supporter of the Y, to help support the Y’s summer camp program.
Shown with some campers, from left to right, are Vik Joganow, CEO of the Y, and Brendan Gross, Branch Manager of Investors Bank, Roxbury Branch, and Omari S. Frazieer, Vice President, Senior Retail Market Manager, Livingston Branch. Vik Joganow adds, “The Y is extremely grateful for the Investors Bank contribution to the Y.
Their support allows local youngsters to take full advantage of summer camp at the Y regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is located at 300 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.
PARSIPPANY — Transwestern announced industry veteran Lisa Addeo has joined the firm’s New Jersey office as director of operations. As the Parsippany office continues its expansion, Addeo will oversee operations, finance and compliance activities, with a special focus on supporting the firm’s brokerage professionals. She will also pursue business development opportunities, and will manage client-service initiatives. Transwestern is located at 300 Kimball Drive, First Floor.
Lisa Addeo
“Lisa has a stellar background and an excellent reputation,” said James Postell, Transwestern partner and city leader. “Transwestern will benefit greatly from her extensive industry knowledge, and as we continue to expand, her energetic personality makes her an ideal fit for Transwestern’s entrepreneurial environment.”
With over 15 years of commercial and residential real estate experience, Addeo was formerly chief financial officer at a New Jersey-based development firm, where she oversaw all aspects of redevelopment projects, in addition to overseeing daily office and finance operations. Previously, she worked at Walsh Company, LLC, and later Avison Young, as vice president of finance and operations, managing budgeting, forecasting, payroll and human resources for the company’s New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey offices.
“The enthusiastic team and creative atmosphere that exists at Transwestern played huge roles in my decision to join the firm,” Addeo said. “There’s a unique culture at Transwestern, which is known for investing time in its employees and fostering growth. I’m extremely excited to join the team, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s future success.”
Transwestern was recently named the No. 2 “Best Place to Work” in New Jersey by NJBIZ and has landed a top spot on the list for four consecutive years.
Since opening its New Jersey office in 2011, Transwestern has quickly made its mark in the state’s commercial real estate market, leading the leasing, property and project/construction management for several significant projects, including the transformation of 300 Kimball Drive in Parsippany into a first-class, multi-tenant office facility. Transwestern’s team members are dedicated to serving their communities through charitable events such as those sponsored by Susan G. Komen, The American Heart Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the ALS Association.
Transwestern is a privately held real estate firm of collaborative entrepreneurs who deliver a higher level of personalized service – the Transwestern Experience. Specializing in Agency Leasing, Tenant Advisory, Capital Markets, Asset Services and Research, our fully integrated global enterprise adds value for investors, owners and occupiers of all commercial property types. We leverage market insights and operational expertise from members of the Transwestern family of companies specializing in development, real estate investment management and research. Based in Houston, Transwestern has 34 U.S. offices and assists clients through more than 180 offices in 37 countries as part of a strategic alliance with BNP Paribas Real Estate. Experience Extraordinary at transwestern.com and @Transwestern. For updates from the New Jersey office, follow @TranswesternNJ.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Come try out for one of the best teams in the state! The Lakeland Hills YMCA Swim Team (ages 6-18 years) competes in the Northern NJ YMCA Swim League as well as USA Swimming competitions.
The winter season begins in September and runs through February, March, or April, depending on the championship season-end meet for which a swimmer qualifies. With a long tradition of winning and sportsmanship, LHY has a coaching staff dedicated to the development of the all-around swimmer.
There are several dates available for swim team tryouts on Sundays, July 16, July 18, July 20, and July 23.
For complete information click here to view the swim team website at or contact the swim team office at (973) 334-2820 or keirac@lhymca.com.
Y membership is not required to try out. Parents must register children prior to tryouts.
The Lakeland Hills YMCA is located at 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Early Childhood Learning Center at the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA celebrated all of their amazing 50 graduates who will now move on to Kindergarten. Shown above are happy parents capturing memories of their child’s first school experience.
The center offers full and partial day pre-K programs for children 2½ to 5 years and membership is not required.
Financial assistance available. For additional information click here.
The Lakeland Hills YMCA is located at 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.
PARSIPPANY – “Click” your knitting needles together and help prevent infant abuse. The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills (WCPTH) is helping to promote the goal of preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome by creating public awareness of the leading trigger for infant abuse which is the frustration with infant crying.
If parents and caregivers know what to expect from newborns, they can be better prepared to handle this Period of Purple Crying. Under the Click for Babies Campaign purple knitted or crocheted infant caps serve as a visual reminder, when caregivers see the purple cap; they remember what they learned about normal early, increased crying. The caps also help to remind caregivers to look at the educational materials they were given in the hospital.
Since the start of the 2016-2017 club year in September, club members have been busy making purple infant caps. To date, the club has made or collected over 100 purple infant caps. If you would like to donate knitted or crocheted caps, please email womansclubofpth@gmail.com. Or for patterns and additional information on the Period of Purple Crying,click here.
Organized in 1954, the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is an active member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. NJSFWC is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, or click here to visit their website.
PARSIPPANY — For kids to believe in themselves, we need to believe in them first. Local kids at the Mount Tabor Arts summer camp are pouring their hearts into preparing ‘Seussical Jr.,’ a colorful and fun melting pot of the best of Dr. Seuss and the first youth performance of the newly launched Mount Tabor Arts Collaborative.
Give these kids the audience their hard work and zest for theater deserves by putting ‘Seussical Jr.’ on your calendar for Saturday night, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. in The Tabernacle, 26 Simpson Avenue, Mount Tabor.
It’s just $10.00 a ticket to show kids that their community is rooting for them – and to offer an inspiring, low-cost, pressure-free theater experience for your own children of all ages. Bring your neighbors, bring grandma, bring the baby — and bring the encouragement and applause that empowers and rewards youth who are giving their all to something them love.
Join in making Saturday Night’s performance one of the most fun nights of your summer — a celebration of music, dance, costume, painting, story and imagination.
Directed and Choreographed by:
Dawn Ward Lau Music Direction By: Sandi Zimmerman Cast includes: Horton: Vianne Bozza Cat in the Hat: Alison (Squeeze) Paterno JoJo: Rhaya Lau Gertrude: Maya Lau Mayzie: Juliana Johnston Mr. Mayor: Vincent Bozza Mrs. Mayor: Ava Cohen Sour Kanagaroo: Bella Bozza Wickershams: Levi and Soren Morici Bird Girl: Gracie Miller