PARSIPPANY — On January 23, 2017 at 9:26 p.m. Patrol Officer C. DeLoatch responded to the Parsippany Police Department’s lobby to speak with the victim of a vehicle burglary.
While speaking to the victim, it was determined that between 5:45 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. an unknown suspect gained access to her vehicle parked at LA Fitness, 1159 Route 46, and stole her purse and gym bag.
She did not realize at the time her purse was stolen and went to her residence. Once at her residence she received multiple transaction alerts from different credit card companies totaling over $4000.00 at which time she responded to Police Headquarters to report the incident.
After a brief investigation Detective M. McAuliffe was able to identify the suspect as Marshall Moreira, 23, Hillside.
A Complaint-Warrant for Third Degree Burglary and a Complaint-Summons for Third Degree Credit Card Theft were issued for his arrest on Thursday, June 22.
He was subsequently arrested on Monday, June 26 by Hillside Police Department and transported to the Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing.
Once processed he was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility 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.
PARSIPPANY — On Thursday, June 22, with the assistance of Denville Police Department’s Detective Bureau, Det. J. Pledger identified Quincy Penn, 26, Parsippany, as the suspect in a burglary on Monday, June 19 at Wendy’s, 2099 Route 46.
He was subsequently arrested and charged on a Complaint-Warrant with the following: Burglary in the third degree and Criminal Mischief (a Disorderly Persons Offense).
He was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his 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.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders last night passed a resolution consenting to the lease of the Morris View Healthcare Center, and authorizing the Morris County Improvement Authority to finalize an agreement with Allaire Healthcare Group of Freehold to lease the facility.
The MCIA expects to conclude negotiations with Allaire in the coming weeks. The private company should take over Morris View operations in the fall.
The tentative contract calls for Allaire to pay the county $2.3 million annually, to lease Morris View, which is a 283-bed county owned and operated nursing home and sub-acute rehabilitation facility located in Morris Township.
The initial proposal submitted by Allaire included providing Morris County $2.7 million per year. During contract negotiations, Morris County’s Proposal Review Committee recommended that staffing and program enhancements at Morris View, which were identified as priorities by residents and family members, be incorporated into the final contract.
The Freeholder Board’s commitment to ensure quality of resident care concurred with these enhancements and reduced the annual lease payment by $400,000, to $2.3 million.
Combined with a reduction in costs to the county to operate Morris View, the $2.3 million annual lease could result in an initial total annual savings to Morris County taxpayers of $4 million to $6 million, and up to $8 million a year by the end of the decade.
However, even with the positive financial outlook, the freeholders stressed again yesterday that a continued high quality of patient care will be essential to the continuation of any lease arrangement.
“It is important to note that during the lease agreement Morris County will continue to own Morris View and we will closely monitor the quality of care offered by Allaire,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “The health and welfare of the residents at Morris View remains our priority.’’
Meanwhile, in the short term, Allaire will assume management of Morris View starting on July 1. That is when the county’s existing management contract for Morris View with Premier Healthcare expires.
However, during the interim period, and until the lease arrangement with Allaire takes effect in the fall, the county remains ultimately responsible for day-to-day operations and decisions regarding Morris View.
Allaire CEO Ben Kurland
Allaire CEO Ben Kurland and Director of Care Management Brie Gallo briefed the Morris County Freeholders on his company’s current operations and plans for Morris View.
Kurland said Allaire expects to retain most of the current Morris View staff, has already begun a continuing dialogue with patients’ families, will meet quarterly with county officials to review operations, and has begun a dialogue with hospitals and the medical community in Morris County.
In addition, Kurland said Allaire will emphasize continuing education for the staff and administration, with an emphasis on new technology. He also promised an enhanced slate of programs and activities for patients.
“This is their home – it needs to run like a cruise ship for them,’’ Kurland said. “We may not be the county, but we hope to be the best alternative to running Morris View for our residents.’’
Director of Care Management Brie Gallo
In May, with approval of the Freeholders, the MCIA selected Allaire as the company best qualified from eight applicants to lease and run Morris View based on evaluation criteria approved by the State Comptrollers’ Office. Factors considered by the panel, included staffing capabilities, operational practices, quality control, and financial viability.
Allaire previously purchased and is successfully operating the former Monmouth County John L. Montgomery nursing home, a 174-bed facility that had been owned and managed by Monmouth County government.
For more information on Morris View click here. For more information on the Allaire Healthcare Group click here.
PARSIPPANY — The Class of 2017 was special for Dr. Denis Mulroony. Dr. Mulroony arrived to Parsippany High School to begin his career as Principal with the incoming freshman class four years ago. This graduating class was with Dr. Mulroony for their entire high school year.
The Class of 2017 Officers were Matthew Michalik, President; Alexandra Tymikiw, Vice President; Zahary Imp, Secretary and Spencer Huang, Treasurer.
Parsippany High School Class of 2017
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PHS Graduate receives her diploma from Board Member Andy Choffo
PHS Graduate receives her diploma from Board Member Timothy Berrios
Board Members congratulate Alyssa Mc Connell
Principal Denis Mulroony congratulates a graduate
Joshua Gonzalez walking to get his diploma
Megan Leitner receives her diploma from Board Member Allison Cogan
Carly Pasquale walking up to get her diploma
Carly Pasquale receiving her diploma from Board Member Allison Cogan
Principal Denis Mulroony congratulates Carly Pasquale
Eric Schlosser receives his diploma from Board Member Timothy Berrios
Sean O'Donnell receiving his diploma
Raquelle Rocco walking to receive her diploma
Raquelle Rocco receiving her diploma from Parsippany High School
Gradates walking up to get their diplomas
Haley Pignatelli congratulated by Principal Dr. Denis Mulroony
Eric Schlosser walking to get his diploma
Eric Schlosser congratulated by Principal Dr. Denis Mulroony
Abby Smith walking to get her diploma
Board Member Judy Mayer presents the diploma to Sarah Waffenfeld
Morgan Villopoto walking to her diploma
Morgan Villopoto
Morgan Villopoto congragulated by Principal Dr. Denis Mulroony
PHS Graduate walking to receive her diploma
PHS Graduate walking to receive her diploma
President of Board of Ed Frank Neglia presents a diploma to a graduate
2017 PHS Graduation
2017 PHS Graduates
2017 PHS Graduation
Friends & Family congratulating graduates
Will Chen with Grace Chen
Josh Levine
Nicollete Villopoto with her sister Morgan
The Rocco Family
Jake Beg, Graduate Kevin Piriano and mom Ceyla Beg
2017 PHS Graduates
Class of 2017
PHS Graduates
Gregory Dalakian - Band Director
PHS Graduates marching
PHS Graduates marching
Josh Levine
Carly Pasquale
Rocky Rocco
PHS Graduates marching
2017 PHS Graduation
The crowd cheering on their gradates
PHS Graduate walking to receive her diploma
Board Member Joe Cistaro presents a diploma to a graduate
Principal Denis Mulroony congratulates Carly Pasquale
Will Chen receiving his diploma
John Burk receiving his diploma
The Parsippany High School Class of 2017 consisted of 247 graduates. The graduates in alphabetical order are:
Mathew Acosta
Alissa Delia Afonso
K waku Osei Agyemang
Sania Ahmed
Esra Iman Ahmedi
Sarang Amin
Daniel Arguelles Rojas
Gianna Amanda Arnaldy
Mujtaba M. Aslamy
Harold Guya Atienza
Mar Jan Fernando Atienza
Timur Atabek Ayaz
Rony Antonio Bailey
Elias A. Bakhtiar
Kevin A. Benjamin
Ashley Victoria Deloris Bethune
Nikhiya Binu
Maria Birth
Kyle Steven Braen
Caitlin Josephine Brennan
Cinthia Marie Brown
Spencer Jeffrey Budd
John Michael Burk
Pavlo Busko
Anthony John Caccavale
Courtney Lynn Calabrese
Sean Peter Callaghan
Madison Carden
Emily Amanda Carlos
Alyssa Marie Carriero
Jenna Rose Cecere
Natee Chada
Chania Chambers
Chennelle T. Chambers
Alan S. Chapman
Jielu Chen
Nina Zhow Chen
Will Chen
Catherine Ann Chiarolanza
Ravi Nilesh Chothani
Michael F. Colasuonno
Nicolas Allen Colella
Max Paredes Corbel
Victoria Antoinette Coronel
Jacob William Curley
Adriana Nicole Di Dio
Brandon Carmen Diaz
Brittany Olivia Diefenbach
Victoria Dobkowski
Matthew Emanuel Doyle
Alexis Marie Dressendorfer
Esraa Farag
Ithaley J. Feliz
Alyssa Nicole Feola
Cristina Marie Fernandez
Fernando Jerod Fernandez
Antonieta Ferrou
Fallon Rose Fleitstra
Joshua Thomas Flood
Ryley James Foley
Arielle Fortes
Vijay Ganti
Sammy Yuan Gao
Mariangel Garcia
Kyle Richard Gaydo
Matthew William Gencarelli
Riya H. Gheewala
Stephen Thomas Giercyk
Rosina Assunta Giordano
Nathalia Giraldo
Rebecca Elizabeth Goddard
Philip Jerrard Gohn
Natalie Gongora
Joshua Ari Gonzalez
Oscar Stanley Gonzalez
Victoria Mei Gu
Emily Guzman
Matthew Michael Haeussler
Miki Olivia Hansen
Anthony Randell Hill
Alyssa Rae Hockey
Robert M. Hockey
Ryan Joseph Hoeler
Jennifer Huang
Spencer Huang
Isaiah Nathaniel Hulse-Carr
Joshua J. Hyatt
Crystal lannetta
Michael Anthony Ilic
Zachary Connor Imp
Li-Hsuan Inn
Abulfazel Iqbal
La-Sanya A.M. James
Dylon Kuver Jamna
Julianna Jara
Justin Owen Jennings
Angelica Ji
Brooke Jones
Cassidy Lynn Jordan
Jenkens Watson Josaphat
Michael Kastrunis
Rohan Singh Khajuria
Rebecca Paige Klausner
Jarrett Connor Kuhn
Kenan Abraham Kwaja
Vivian Kwong
Dominique La Capra
Isidra Elena Labady
Priya Bahu Lad
Eric Yunhau Lai
Jasana Lamichhane
Melissa Langdon
Michelle A. Ledezma
Salena Nicole LeDonne
Megan Ashley Leitner
Janivel Leo
Tyler A. Leon
Kevin Leon-Appelgren
Nicole M. Lepore
Joshua Levine
Kiera Alexandra Lewis
Christine Bewin Li
William Lozada
Melisa Lozada-Hernandez
Rebecca Jean Maciag
Purvang Mahadevia
Haider Abdul Malik
Divij Malkani
Likitha Mamillapalli
Pooja Manhas
Teniya S. Manu
Matthew John Marinas
Marta Markowska
Jake Robert Marlowe
Shahina Mashrabi
Emil Ryan Matti
Jennifer Mazo
Brandon Matthew McGrath
Veronica Yrene Mendoza
Thomas John Mercado
Matthew Stephen Michalik
Kavin M. Mistry
Eddie Morales
Toni Ann Moran
Deepika R. Nagabhushan
Alisalimon Naibzada
Dean A. Naranjo
Taylor Madison Newman
Nicholas Ng
Sean M. O’Donnell
Safiye M. Okuyan
James Patrick Tianes Osea
Shamshrita Pandey
Alessandra Stella Pantaleo
Akshat Parmar
Carly Theresa Pasquale
Arun Pasumpadiyar
Reema Patadia
Ohara D. Patel
Ohara S. Patel
Disha D. Patel
Heenal T. Patel
Krutiben Patel
Nidhee Patel
Purva Sureshkumar Patel
Ria Sundeep Patel
Yash J. Patel
Mohit Prakash Pathak
Vincent Anthony Pellicani
Donald T. Pham
Tingting Piao
Antonio Nino Piccininni
Michael Anthony Piccininni
Haley D. Pignatelli
Ilir Pilinci
Shivani R. Pipalia
Kevin Louis Piriano
Bilal Ashraf Potrik
Connor Daniel Preston
Dylan Pucilowski
Hamza Qureshi
Joseph Henry Radler
Priya T. Ranade
Amy Randazzo
Daniela Rengifo Marmolejo
Shereen Riad
Youssef M. T. Riad
Christian Daniel Riedinger
Salman Ali Rizvi
Raquelle Dianna Rocco
Riley Marie Rosa
Benjamin M. Rudolph
Joseph Gerard Ruggiero
Nicole Marie Ruggiero
Mitchell John Ryzuk, Jr.
Mursal Sakhi
N atalye Salazar
Sofia Marie Santana
Grace Marie Santangelo
Deepika Saravana
Somasundaram Saraswathy
Paul James Scalchi
Anthony John Scannelli
Ian Harris Schey
Eric D. Schlosser
Sabarish Selvarajan
Maitri Dhirendra Shah
Hannah Rose Shoshan
Param Bhavesh Shukla
Christina Rose Shultz
Abhinav Sinha
Alexa Nicole Skladany
Abigail Robin Smith
Alexis Marie Smith
Michael Nicholas Sorresse
Brooke Marie Steele
Kyle Alphonso Steele
Asia A. Tabili
Wyatt Tex Tassillo
Ryan A. Torres
Lilian Tran
Kevin Lu Tsai
Alexandra Lila Tymikiw
Jeffrey Joel Umanzor
Bener Deniz Uygun
Mansi Sanjay Vaghela
Ann Marie G. Van Es
Jessica Jo-Ann Vargas
Joan Manuel Vasquez, Jr.
Alberto J. Vega
Morgan Ashley Villopoto
Hetasvi S. Vyas
Rolksar Fatima Wafa
Sarah Nicole Waffenfeld
Zayn Abdul Wahab
Katie A. Walker
Daniel T. Wang
Linzhe Wang
Amir Timothy Watson
Jeffrey Michael Wear
Ryan Edmund Weiss
Victoria Ann Wilhalme
Jackson T. Wolfe
Christina Xu
Katherine Yuwei Yang
Fatima H. Yaqoobi
Sabria Yaqoobi
Lillian Ye
Furkan Yildirim
Sena Z. Yuksel
Katelyn Rose Ziskind
MORRIS COUNTY — IPhones and iPads are empowering people with vision loss, providing them technological tools to more easily manage daily living.
Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey, one of the longest-serving nonprofits for adults with vision loss, will host an open house on Tuesday, July 11 to showcase its 13-week technology program.
The training teaches people how to use their iPhones and iPads to read food labels, organize cash, read emails and letters, download audiobooks and apps, record voice memos, identify color of clothing, and more.
“I feel like I have so much independence because of this phone,” said Vision Loss Alliance participant Ursula Rucki.
The open house, featuring a iPhone/iPad demonstration, will be held 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Vision Loss Alliance’s Denville location, 155 Morris Avenue. The event is free but registration is required. Call (973) 627-0055, ext. 1312 or send an email to programs@vlanj.org to sign up.
Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey, formerly NJ Foundation for the Blind, offers a full continuum of programs that address each stage of adjustment to vision loss in a friendly, supportive environment in Denville. Wellness programs, including yoga, horticultural therapy, Djembe drumming and fitness classes are also offered in Montclair and Ridgewood.
The National Eye Institute estimates that more than 13 million U.S. residents will have some type of vision impairment by 2050.
ABOUT VISION LOSS ALLIANCE OF NEW JERSEY
Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3) that provides practical training and emotional support to help those who have experienced profound vision loss regain self-esteem and self-reliance. Since its founding in 1943, Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey has used a holistic approach to empower those with profound vision loss to live engaged, productive and independent lives. Click here for more information.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School Senior Awards Assembly was held on Thursday, June 8. Hundreds of Scholarships and Awards were presented to the Graduating Seniors.
PHS holds this annual event held a few weeks before the end of the school year. It is an event to showcase the awards, honors, and scholarships received, colleges/universities the seniors will be attending, and community services performed by the senior student.
During this inspirational evening, many hard-working and talented seniors were honored for outstanding academic and extracurricular performance, and for service to the school and community. The awards were a surprise to the seniors. Recognition was given for a wide variety of scholarships, prizes and commendations awarded to PHS students by the school, local businesses and non-profit groups.
Parsippany High School Senior Awards Presentation
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Parsippany High School Jazz Band
Parsippany High School Jazz Band
Parsippany High School Jazz Band
Parsippany High School Jazz Band
Parsippany High School Jazz Band
Parsippany High School Jazz Band
Dr. Denis Mulroony addresses the audience
Dr. Vincent Aniello Peer Buddy Scholarship to Nicole Lepore
Dr. Vincent Aiello presenting the Joe Windish Parsippany Education Foundation Scholarship to Megan Leitner
Ms. Rose DeFilippo presents the Dora B. Stolfi Memorial Scholarship Alpha Delta Kappa/Mu Chapter Scholarship to Sarah Waffenfeld
Mr. Kevin Johnson presents the George P. Johnson Memorial Scholarship to Cristina Fernandez
Mr. Andrew Ladas presents the Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarship to Katelyn Ziskind
Mr. Hari Kunderen presents the Parsippany Indian Association Scholarship to Param Shukla
The Dr. Frank A. Calabria Memorial Scholarship was honored to Matthew Marinas
Mrs. Judy Kret presents the Patricia Ann Behnke Memorial Scholarship to Matthew Marinas
Mr. Birenda Pramanik presents The Kanai Lal & Charu Bala Memorial Scholarship to Miki Hansen
Mr. Birenda Pramanik presents The Kanai Lal & Charu Bala Memorial Scholarship to Ryan Hoeler
The Cistaro family presented the "I Love Like Ashley Memorial Fund Scholarship" toMatthew Marinas
Dr. Louis Valori presented "The Valori Family Scholarship" to Dhara S. Patel
Dr. Louis Valori presented "The Valori Family Scholarship" to Matthew Marinas
Mr. Stephen Priola presented the "Montville Unico Scholarship" to Kyle Gaydo
Mr. Stephen Priola presented the "Montville Unico Scholarship" to Megan Leitner
Mr. Joe Kyle presented The John "Cap" Capsouras Memorial Award to Dominique LaCapra
Mr. Darryl Pierre presented the Sunrise ShopRite Continuing Education Grant to Cristina Fernandez
Ms. Aimee Doyle presented the Parsippany PBA 131 Scholarship to Matthew Marinas
Nicolas Limanov, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, to Lillian Ye
Ms. Naomi Rotter presented the Parsippany Republican Club Scholarship to Grace Santangelo
Michael dePierro and Joseph Jannarone, Jr., presented the Sons of Italy, Michael Barnhart Memorial Scholarship to Thomas Mercado
Michael Colasuonno
Michael dePierro and Joseph Jannarone, Jr., presented the Sons of Italy, Michael Barnhart Memorial Scholarship to Megan Leitner
Michael dePierro and Joseph Jannarone, Jr., presented the Sons of Italy, Michael Barnhart Memorial Scholarship to Michael Colasuonno
Michael dePierro presented the Samuel Kaplan American Legion "Americanism" Scholarship Award to Miki Hanson
Michael dePierro presented the American Legion George Bohr Achievement Award to Harold Atienza
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Gregory Elbin presented the Kiwanis Scholarship to Miki Hansen and Jennifer Huang
Mr. Bernard McElwee and Mr. Richard Kunz presented the "Troy Hills Memorial Post #10184 VFW Scholarship" to Ian Schey
Ms. Aimee Doyle presented the Stephen S. Martino Memorial Award to Kevin Leon-Appelgren and Mitchell Ryzuk
Mrs. Stacey Bush presented the "Excellence for School Success Scholarship" to Alyssa Hockey
Mrs. Stacey Bush presented the "Excellence for School Success Scholarship" to Natalye Salazar
Marilyn Marion, President, Womans Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills presents a Scholarship to Adriana DiDio
Marilyn Marion, President, Womans Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills presents a Scholarship to Dhara S. Patel
Marilyn Marion, President, Womans Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills presents a Scholarship to Grace Santangelo
Marilyn Marion, President, Womans Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills presents a Scholarship to Asia Tabili
Marilyn Marion, President, Womans Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills presents a Scholarship to Alexandra Tymikiw
Marilyn Marion, President, Womans Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills presents a Scholarship to Lillian Ye
Mrs. Jennifer Hrobuchak presented the "Gard and Anne O'Hara Scholarship" to Sean Callaghan
Ms. Lisandra Gatson presented the "Wegmans Scholarship" to Michelle Inn
Ms. Aimee Doyle presented the Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizens Scholarship to Jennifer Huang
Ms. Aimee Doyle presented the Morris County College Fair award to Nathalia Giraldo
Ms. Aimee Doyle presented the Morris County College Fair award to Antonieta Ferrou
Ms. Aimee Doyle presented the Central Middle School Faculty Scholarship to Lillian Tran
Parsippany High School Faculty Scholarship awarded to Pooja Manhas
Parsippany High School Faculty Scholarship awarded to Youssef Riad
Parsippany High School Faculty Scholarship awarded to Salman Rizvi
Mrs. Amy Gripp presented the "Project Graduation Slogan & Artwork" award to Michelle Inn
Mrs. Barbara Srivastava presented the "Parents of the Gifted and Talented" Scholarship to Shubha Kapuganti
Student Council Awards
Mrs. Stacey Bush presented the Lake Hiawatha School Alumni Scholarship to Grace Santangelo
Mrs. Stacey Bush present the Northvail School Alumni Scholarship to Thomas Mercado
Mrs. Stacey Bush present the Northvail School Alumni Scholarship to Ryan Weiss
Mrs. Ellen Belarmino presented the Troy Hills School Alumni Scholarship to Sarah Waffenfeld
Mrs. Ellen Belarmino presented the Rockaway Meadow School Alumni Scholarship to Nathalia Giraldo
Mrs. Ellen Belarmino presented the Knollwood-Melvin Roth Memorial Scholarship to Victoria Dobkowski
Parsippany-Troy Hills Parent/Teacher Student Association Awards
Mr. Fred Douglas presented the Morris County Professional Counselor Association Caring Student Award to Kyle Gaydo
Congratulations to Class of 2017
Congratulations to Senior Award Winners
Dr. Denis Mulroony presents a diploma to Joseph Ruggiero who left before graduation day to attend to technical college
Red Hawk Awards
Lilian Tran feeding Kwaku Agyemang cake after the Senior Awards
The Levine's: Debbie, Jordana, Kim, Josh and Jeff
Miki Hansen showing all of her Scholarships and Awards
Michelle Inn showing all of her Scholarships and Awards
Param Shukla showing all of his Scholarships and Awards
Eric Schlosser and Christina Xu
The Roccos: Pat, Domonic and Raquelle
Salman Rizvi, Kwaku Agyemang, Bener Uygun, Emil Matti, Michael Sorresse and Haley Pignatelli
Jenniefer Huang and Nina Chen
Josh Levine with Dr. Denis Mulroony
National Merit Finalists
Rohan Khajuria
Daniel Wang
National Merit Commended Students
Natee Chada
Will Chen
Victoria Gu
Miki Hansen
Spencer Huang
Vivian Kwong
Salman Rizvi
Param Shukla
Abhinav Sinha
Kevin Tsai
Katherine Yang
PHS Top 25 Students
Miki Hansen
Katherine Yang
Christina Xu
Ryan Hoeler
Eric Schlosser
Salman Rizvi
Daniel Wang
Param Shukla
Spencer Huang
Rohan Khajuria
Alexandra Tymikiw
Victoria Gu
Raquelle Rocco
Deepika Nagabhushan
Nina Chen
Zachary Imp
Lillian Ye
Sabarish Selvarajan
Deepika Saravana Somasundaram Saraswathy
Sammy Gao
Ravi Chothani
Abhinav Sinha
Likitha Mamillapalli
Jennifer Huang
Rebecca Goddard
PHS Valedictorian Award
Miki Hansen
PHS Salutatorian Award
Katherine Yang
The Joe Windish Parsippany Education Foundation Scholarship
Megan Leitner
Dr. Vincent Aniello Peer Buddy Scholarships
Tyler Leon
Nicole Lepore
Josh Levine
Ryan Torres
Jessica Vargas
Ryan Weiss
Hebberd’s Heroes
Nathalia Giraldo
Sarah Waffenfeld
George P. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Cristina Fernandez
Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarship
Katelyn Ziskind
Parsippany Indian Association Scholarship
Param Shukla
The Dr. Frank A. Calabria Memorial Scholarship
Matthew Marinas
Patricia Ann Behnke Memorial Scholarship
Matthew Marinas
Sunrise Shoprite Continuing Education Grant
Cristina Fernandez
John “Cap” Capsouras Memorial Award
Dominique La Capra
Police Benevolent Association Scholarship
Matthew Marinas
Parsippany Republican Club Scholarship
Grace Santangelo
Sons of Italy, Michael Barnhart Memorial Scholarship
Michael Colasuonno
Megan Leitner
Thomas Mercado
Samuel Kaplan American Legion
Miki Hansen
George Bohr Achievement Award
Harold Atienza
Alberto Vega
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Scholarship
Jennifer Huang
Miki Hansen
The Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial
Miki Hansen
Ryan Hoeler
The Love Like Ashley Memorial Fund Scholarship
Matthew Marinas
Montville Unico
Kyle Gaydo
Megan Leitner
Troy-Hills Memorial Post #10184 VFW
lan Schey
The Valori Family Scholarship
Matthew Marinas
Dhara S. Patel
Stephen S. Martino Memorial Scholarship
Kevin Leon-Appelgren
Mitchell Ryzuk
Woman’s Club of Parsippany Scholarship
Adriana Di Dio
Dhara S. Patel
Grace Santangelo
Asia Tabili
Alexandra Tymikiw
Lillian Ye
Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizens Scholarship
Jennifer Huang
Morris County College Fair Committee
Nathalia Giraldo
Antonieta Ferrou
Central Middle School Faculty Scholarship
Lilian Tran
Parsippany High School Faculty Scholarship
Pooja Manhas
Youssef Riad
Salman Rizvi
The Dora B. Stolfi Memorial Scholarship Alpha Delta Kappa/Mu Chapter
Sarah Waffenfeld
MCPCA Caring Student Award
Kyle Gaydo
Project Graduation Slogan & Artwork
Michelle Inn
Gard and Anne O’Harra Scholarship
Sean Callaghan
Wegmans Scholarship Program
Michelle Inn
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Award
Lillian Ye
Student Council Awards
Nikhiya Binu
Cristina Fernandez
Rebecca Goddard
Zachary Imp
Rebecca Klausner
Alexis Smith
Michael Sorresse
Alexandra Tymikiw
Jackson Wolfe
Fatima Yaqoobi
Parents of Gifted & Talented Scholarship (PGT)
Shubha Kapuganti
Troy Hills School Alumni Scholarship
Sarah Waffenfeld
Lake Hiawatha School Alumni Scholarship
Grace Santangelo
Northvail School Alumni Scholarship
Thomas Mercado
Ryan Weiss
Rockaway Meadow School Alumni Scholarship
Nathalia Giraldo
Knollwood-Melvin Roth Memorial Scholarship
Victoria Dobkowski
Parsippany-Troy Hills PTSA
Cristina Fernandez
Megan Leitner
Matthew Marinas
Thomas Mercado
Param Shukla
Alexandra Tymikiw
Emil Johnson Vocational Scholarship
Janivel Leo
Rocco A. Cerbo Memorial Scholarship
Joshua Flood
Excellence for School Success Scholarship
Alyssa Hockey
Natalye Salazar
Exceptional Ceramic Artist
Esra Ahmedi
Cassidy Jordan
Fine Arts Award
Courtney Calabrese
Julianna Jara
Outstanding Photographer
Marta Markowska
Riley Rosa
Visual Design Award
Thomas Mercado
Reema Patadia
Outstanding Senior English Student
Katherine Yang
Excellence in Journalism
Spencer Budd
Senior Drama Award
Carly Pasquale
Totem Award
Salena LeDonne
Voice in Writing Award
Natee Chada
Excellence in Biological Science
Katherine Yang
Excellence in Chemistry
Miki Hansen
Excellence in Physics
Ryan Heeler
Excellence in Mathematics
Ryan Hoeler
Eric Schlosser
Math Team Award
Daniel Wang
Math Student of the Year
Miki Hansen
High Note Awards
Catherine Chiarolanza
Joshua Gonzalez
PHS Choral Parents Association Scholarship
Joshua Flood
Raquelle Rocco
PHS Band Boosters Association Scholarship
Will Chen
Nicolas Colella
Tess Franchini
Miki Hansen
Mitchell Ryzuk
Alexandra Tymikiw
Katherine Yang
Eddie Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Mitchell Ryzuk
Mt. Tabor Outstanding Music Award
Nicolas Colella
Civics Award
Alberto Vega
Excellence in Writing Award
Katherine Yang
“Theodore Roosevelt Award” Outstanding Social Studies Student
Raquelle Rocco
Excellence in French
Daniel Wang
Excellence in Italian
Ryan Hoeler
Excellence in Spanish
Christina Xu
Outstanding Physical Education
Joshua Flood
Raquelle Rocco
Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarship
Maria Birth
Crystal Iannetta
Jackson Wolfe
Par-Troy Little League East Scholarship
Caitlin Brennan
Alyssa Feola
Megan Leitner
Joshua Levine
Emil Matt
Connor Preston
Bener Uygun
Sarah Waffenfeld
Ryan Weiss
U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athletics Award
Cristina Fernandez
Bener Uygun
U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award
Kwaku Agyemang
Lilian Tran
Northwest Jersey Athlete Conference Award
Megan Leitner
Eric Schlosser
NJSIAA Scholar Athlete
John Burk
The Michael R. Codella Female/Male MVP Trophy
Salena LeDonne
Emil Matti
Morris County Scholar/Athlete Award
Michael Ilic
Haley Pignatelli
Red Hawk Awards
Kwaku Agyemang
John Burk
Anthony Caccavale
Nicolas Colella
Cristina Fernandez
Spencer Huang
Michael Ilic
Dominique La Capra
Salena LeDonne
Kiera Lewis
Rebecca Maciag
Emil Matti
Haley Pignatelli
Christian Riedinger
Eric Schlosser
Alexis Smith
Lilian Tran
Bener Uygun
Sarah Waffenfeld
Jeffrey Wear
PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Departments announces that applications are now being accepted for the 2017 fall session for our Citizen’s Police Academy.
The Citizen’s Police Academy is a free ten week program held on Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. beginning September 7 to November 9 at the Parsippany Police Headquarters.
The Citizen’s Police Academy is limited to twenty applicants and is available on a first come, first serve basis by completing the application. Applicants should be 18 years of age or older and be a resident of Parsippany. However, they will be allowing Township employees and Parsippany business owners who do not live in town to apply on a limited basis.
The goal is to increase communication and partnership between the citizens and the police through education and discussion in order to establish a safer community. The classes provide an in-depth view into various areas of law enforcement such as criminal investigations, firearms, use of force, officer safety, motor vehicle stops and advancements in technology utilized in law enforcement today. Information is gained through classroom and practical scenarios.
Applications for our Citizen’s Police Academy can be downloaded by clicking here.
Once filled out and signed they can be emailed to Community Relations Officer Remo D’Alessandro at socialmedia@parpolice.com.
For more information or to receive an application by mail, please call Officer D’Alessandro at (973) 263-4383.
Applications will be accepted until August 25, 2017 or until the class is filled.
Note: A minimum attendance of eight classes is required in order to attend graduation.
NORTH JERSEY — New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) and its parent company, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency and is asking the public to please find time to donate blood at a NJBS donor center or convenient blood drive to help replenish the community’s blood supply. Recent national tragedies are reminders that it is imperative to always have an adequately stocked blood supply to respond when communities are faced with patient traumas or other events that require life-saving blood products.
To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, please call Toll Free 800-933-2566 or click here.
In order to maintain a safe blood supply a seven-day inventory of all types must be continually replenished. Companies, organizations, and community groups are also encouraged to step up to host a blood drive in July or August to help rebuild the blood supply. Hosting a blood drive is easy and New Jersey Blood Services staff will help you every step of the way.
O negative blood donors are considered “universal,” and their blood type is needed most readily in trauma situations and emergency departments across the country. Due to its high demand, O negative blood is in short supply and NYBC encourages individuals with this blood type to consider stepping forward and donate today. Our local blood supply has reached a critically low level, with under a two-day supply of O negative, B negative, and A negative.
As we head into the summer months, we are reminded of how essential it is that our community maintains steady participation in blood donation. The best preparation for an unpredictable tragedy is having blood on the shelves ready to be transfused. This is key to saving lives.
“Spread the word, host your own blood drive and invite family and friends or find a local blood drive and donate. Your immediate action will save lives!” said Andrea Cefarelli, Executive Director of New York Blood Center. Cefarelli adds, “We are in dire need of O negative blood with a reserve that is currently below a two day supply, and that is just too low.”
Summer months are marked by long vacation periods with schools in recess and vacation time but the need for blood never takes a takes a break. NJBS urges individuals to seek out blood donation centers and engage in the selfless act of giving blood.
About Blood Donations The entire donation process takes less than an hour and a single donation can be used to save multiple lives. Donors with O-negative blood type, or “universal donors,” are especially encouraged to donate, as their blood can be used in emergencies. Nearly 2,000 donations are needed each day in New York and New Jersey alone. About one in seven hospital admissions requires a blood transfusion, and with a limited shelf life, supplies must be continually replenished.
If you cannot donate but still wish to participate in bringing crucial blood products to patients in need, please ask someone to donate for you, or consider volunteering at a local blood drive.
Any company, community organization, place of worship, or individual may host a blood drive. Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (parental consent is required for 16-year-olds), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People age 76 or older may donate if they have a doctor’s note on file with New York Blood Center or if they bring one on the day of the blood drive.
PARSIPPANY — “It has been a lifelong goal to own and operate my own restaurant,” said Matt Pierone. The dream came true on June 7, 2007 when, with the blessing of his wife Rosemary, he purchased the Gourmet Café. At that time, the restaurant had already been in operation for fifteen years. While Matt retained the name, he made the restaurant his own.
“Many people ask about my background so I thought I would share some of my story. I began washing dishes at the Cobblestone in West Caldwell, cooked at the Huddle Inn in Fairfield, and Columbo’s in Orange. I graduated from The New York Restaurant School in Manhattan with highest honors. While attending school, I worked at Gracie Mansion. The Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange was my next stop. At the Rainbow Room in New York City, I was the Poissonnier (Fish Chef),” said Matt.
He also worked as Executive Chef at the Racquets Club of Short Hills, Chef de Cuisine at Eccola Italian Bistro, Saucier at Rod’s Steak House, Chef at the Green House & Sous Chef at the Grande Café, Morristown.
“While it was great to work at such quality establishments, perhaps more important was my upbringing. Everyone who entered our home was greeted warmly and offered food and drink. This tradition of hospitality continues…” said Matt.
Matt is proud to offer high quality food at a reasonable price in a friendly Bistro setting.
Patrick Minutillo said “I’m proud to say that I stopped in at the Gourmet Cafe the first week Matt opened ten years ago and was so impressed, I’ve been coming back as a regular ever since.”
Chef Matthew Pierone has the reputation of being both humble and kind, a beloved and attentive chef-owner. Gourmet Cafe has served creative Italian food to loyal customers since 2007. He graduated from The New York Restaurant School. “He says owning his own place has been a dream come true. The Gourmet Cafe is hidden in a strip mall. Fans love the BYOB, warm, casual atmosphere – and of course the fantastic food, served for very reasonable prices,” said Pierone. The Gourmet Cafe is touted as one of the best values in Parsippany, which is why they are almost always booked solid.
Gourmet Cafe 10th Anniversary Celebration
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Diane Thormann and Joyce Garrow
Matthew Pierone and Ally Schlosser
Amanda Walatedt and Matthew Pierone
Joe Follo and Patrick Minutillo
The hors d'oeuvres were delicious
Matthew and Rosemary Pierone
Patrick Minutillo, Matthew Pierone, Joe Follo and Armando Luna
Rev. Msgr. Herbert Tillyer, P.A., St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church joined the celebration
Anthony Picciuto and eight month old Mariella celebrating Gourmet Cafe's 10th Anniversary
The Gourmet Cafe is located at 136 Baldwin Road. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday for Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for Dinner from5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday afternoons and Sundays are available for parties.
Gourmet Cafe Special Dishes
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Shrimp Francaise over Pasta and Linguini with Sausage
Parmesan and Montreal Spice Crusted Beef Tenderloin. Served with Broccoli Rabe and Idaho Potatoes
Pork Chop with fresh Rosemary, Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Cognac Brown Sauce
Cheese Ravioli with Chorizo, Crabmeat, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Peas in a Bourbon Cream Sauce
Fresh Watermelon Caprese Salad
Since May of 2008, Matthew Pierone has made it a priority to utilize his restaurant as a way to raise money for many local non-profit organizations. Prior to opening the restaurant, Matt had always been personally involved with charity donations so he wanted his business to do the same. With the belief that as a part of the community it is necessary to help give back to those in need, “Make a Difference Mondays” donates 10% of the day’s sales to a designated non-profit organization. Matt’s generosity applies to all sales for lunch, dinner, take-out, and even gift certificates purchased that day. To date Matt has donated over $70,000 to non-profit organizations.
Gourmet Cafe is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — The Ohio State University has issued the list of students who earned degrees at commencement exercises on May 7, 2017. The university awarded a record 11,734 degrees at the ceremony, including 279 doctoral, 782 professional, 1,849 masters, 8,196 bachelors, 625 associates and three certificates.
Michelle Marie Allen graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Spanish, Magna Cum Laude. She is also a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 2013.
Jordan Alexandra Ginsberg graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Cum Laude. She is also a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 2013.
Michelle Marie Allen
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU, is a large, primarily residential, public university in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and ninth university in Ohio with the Morrill Act of 1862, the university was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College (Mech).
The college began with a focus on training students in various agricultural and mechanical disciplines but was developed into a comprehensive university under the direction of then Governor (later, President) Rutherford B. Hayes, and in 1878 the Ohio General Assembly passed a law changing the name to “The Ohio State University”. It has since grown into the third-largest university campus in the United States. Along with its main campus in Columbus, Ohio State also operates a regional campus system with regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster.
Jordan Alexandra Ginsberg
The university has an extensive student life program, with over 1,000 student organizations; intercollegiate, club and recreational sports programs; student media organizations and publications, fraternities and sororities; and three student governments. Ohio State athletic teams compete in Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision for football) of the NCAA and are known as the Ohio State Buckeyes. Athletes from Ohio State have won 100 Olympic medals (44 gold, 35 silver, and 21 bronze).
The university is a member of the Big Ten Conference for the majority of sports. The Ohio State men’s ice hockey program competes in the Big Ten Conference, while its women’s hockey program competes in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
In addition, the OSU men’s volleyball team is a member of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA). OSU is one of only 14 universities that plays Division I FBS football and Division I ice hockey.
PARSIPPANY — Noah Munn of Troop 173 had his Eagle Court of Honor on June 24, 2017, which completed his long trail to Eagle Scout.
The pathway to Eagle can be described as a steep trail leading up to three peaks, the highest being that of Eagle Scout. Officially, the trail starts with the Tenderfoot rank and continues through Second and First Class ranks. Then, the mountain climbing begins. The path is marked with merit badges, leadership responsibilities, service projects, and the practice of Scouting skills and ideals. The first peak reached is that of Star Scout, the second is Life Scout, and, finally, Eagle Scout.
The Eagle Scout Award is Scouting’s highest rank and among its most familiar icons. Men who have earned it count it among their most treasured possessions. Those who missed it by a whisker remember exactly which requirement they didn’t complete. Americans from all walks of life know that being an Eagle Scout is a great honor. The award is more than a badge. It’s a state of being. The Eagle Scout may have received the badge as a boy, but you earn it every day as a man. In the words of the Eagle Scout Promise, they do your best each day to make their training and example, their rank and their influence count strongly for better Scouting and for better citizenship in the troop, in their community, and in their contacts with other people. And to this they pledge their sacred honor.
Noah Munn Court of Honor
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Bruce Benson, Chairman, Troop Committee
Pastor Fred Lentz
Sandy Lachman sings "On Eagles Wings"
Presentation of the Colors
David Albin, Senior Patrol Leader, Flag Salute
Chris Gardner and Chris Worthington, Scout Law Candlelight Ceremony
Rishi Konkesa, Troop 173 Eagle Alumni, Scout Law Candlelight Ceremony
Scoutmaster Les Wu
Carlos Guzman, President Sedgefield Civic Association with Noah Munn
Honorable James Barberio presents Noah with a proclamation and a flag
Council President Lou Valori, Councilman Michael dePierro and Noah
Noah with Carol Dadaian, Fishawak Council
Richard Kunz, Commander Parsippany VFW Post 10184 presents Noah with a certificate and check
President Elect Frank Cahill and Joyce Garrow presents Noah with a certificate and a check
Frank Cahill, Executive Board Member Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce presents Noah Munn with a Certificate of Achievement
Scoutmaster Les Wu presents Noah with the National Eagle Scout Association certificate of lifetime membership
Thomas Koehler, Eagle Scout and instructor Veterinary Science, Morris County School of Technology
Chris Gardner, Chris Worthington, Noah, Rishi Konekesa and Thomas Koehler takes the Eagle Scout Charge and Oath
Noah's Mom, Michelle, pins the badge on Noah
Noah hugging his Mom
Noah placing the "dad pin" on his father, Eric
Noah placing the "mom pin" on his mother, Michelle
Noah passes on his knife to David Albin
Christi Munn and Pamela Mott congratulating Noah on his achievement
The Munn Family: Michelle, Noah and Eric
The scout showing support to Noah
Cupcakes for everyone
Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men. Only 4% of the Boy Scouts actually earn this rank.
Noah began his Scouting experience in Cub Scout Pack 5 in 2005. He earned the Arrow of Light award and joined Troop 173 in 2010. He quickly advanced to First Class rank with the guidance of Scoutmasters Ken Galley, John Worthington, and Les Wu.
Noah progressed in leadership responsibility with the troop having served as Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s honor society.
He has earned several awards including: the Complete Angler Award in recognition of well-rounded fishing endeavors, the World Conservation Award, and the National Outdoor Award for Camping with silver and gold devices in recognition for knowledge and experience in camping, and camping 130 nights. In addition, he has accumulated over 119 Scouting-related service hours.
Noah has benefited from excellent training experiences with Woodsman Thong in 2012 and National Youth Leadership Training in 2013. At age 14, Noah became a Counselor in Training at Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation, and worked as a Den Leader/Camp Counselor at Camp Wheeler the following summer.
In 2013, Noah participated in the first National Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. With over 30,000 in attendance, it was a monumental, memorable and muddy experience.
Eagle Scout Project
Noah's Eagle Scout Project
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Building bat houses
Assembling the bat houses
The team of helpers showing off the bat houses
Dave Albin and Noah showing off the bat houses
Getting ready to install a pole to hang the bat house
Installing the bat house
Proudly showing off one of the bat houses
Proudly showing off one of the bat houses
For his Eagle Scout Service Project Noah planned, built and installed 10 bat houses in the Mount Tabor community, combining his passion for animals and his desire to have a positive impact on his own neighborhood by providing habitat for the endangered bat species in our area, bolstering the health of the local ecosystem and reducing the mosquito population.
With the overwhelming support of the community, he was able to fully fund his project and build an additional five bat houses to donate to the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey along with $100 from excess funds. Noah led 22 volunteer who worked over 120 hours to complete this project. Noah is a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. He was an altar server for eight years, and is a member of the youth group with whom he has annually worked to serve Thanksgiving meals in the Dover Soup Kitchen, and worked numerous fund raisers for youth group trips and the national youth gathering.
Noah has been active in Mount Tabor community events his whole life. First as a young participant and evolving over the years to be an active volunteer for Easter egg hunts, Christmas carols, and Tabernacle concerts. For over ten years he has volunteered for the Mount Tabor Historical Society’s annual historic House Tour as a costumed docent. He also assists at the Society’s Richardson History House museum.
A huge community event in Mount Tabor is Children’s Day. This tradition started out as a simple parade 148 years ago, but is now a full weekend celebration of the children and a much anticipated annual event. Noah has been active in Mount Tabor Children’s Day since he was five months old. As a volunteer he has helped with the Fun Run, setting up the midway, midway games, bake sales, and car washes. In 2014 he was an attendant in the Royal Court, and in 2015 he was honored to be elected by the children to be the Mount Tabor Children’s Day King. Noah is a graduate of the Morris County School of Technology in the Veterinary Science Academy where he has participated in the robotics club. In the Fall he plans to attend Elizabethtown College and major in biotechnology.
In the world of sports he recently spent a year exploring the challenges of sabre fencing. He is proud to have earned his black belt in Taekwondo.
Over the last year Noah has volunteered 160 hours at Rizzo’s Wildlife World in Flanders as a self-directed animal care-giver and improving habitat management as an intern. Earning 46 merit badges (and 8 partials!) has allowed him to explore a wide range of interests, and by serving in positions of responsibility, he has learned how to be a leader. One of the things he appreciates most about Scouting is that it helped nurture his love of science and the natural world and fed his desire to pursue a career in the sciences.
Noah’s years in Scouting have instilled an invaluable foundation of outdoor skills, leadership and community service. Thanks to all who guided and encouraged him on his 12-year-trail to Eagle.
Boy Scouts of America Troop 173 Eagle Scout Honor Roll includes Norman Schofield, Jr., Michael Gottschalk, James Searing, Geoffrey Brown, John Chervenak, Guy Corbett, Tim Corbett, Robert Burney, Juan Correa, Richard Lauber, Tim Roche,,Christopher Callahan, Thomas Cook, Stephen Corcoran, Stephan Pirylis, Brian Stewart, Patrick Roche, Edward Chiorazzi, Brian Pomarlen, Simon Healey, Keith Henderlong, David Chezem, Alex Lin, Robert Strechay, Jr., John Oleske, Daniel Strechay, Joseph Strechay, Kevin Smithers, Joseph Stevens, James Ward, Jason Viglione, Michael DeGuarde, Michael Smith, Tim Foster, Christopher Malcolm, Mark Viglione, Gary Hwang, William Barcliffe, IV, Jonathan Cook, Daniel Aguanno, Anthony Valvano, Eric Kratz, David Kratz, Thomas Corigliano, David Kinskey-Lebeda, Ryan Diggle, Mike Fulton, Dan Fulton, Brian Galley, Shane Moravsik, Paul Rossnagel, Jesse Garbarino, Shay Grabinsky, Joseph Stretavski, Brendan Barwick, Eric Galley, Bobby Ebel, Sean Michie, Michael Ludwig, Matthew Luther, Chris Gardner, Chris Worthington, Cameron Boone, Daniel Metcalf, Rishi Konkesa and Noah Munn.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Office of Emergency Management Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (R.A.C.E.S.) volunteers is participating in the National Emergency Communications Field Day Exercise which started on Saturday, June 24 and will end at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 25.
The massive antenna’s were set up for this Communications Field Day Exercise
Alan Machbitz at the communications station in Veterans Park
The objective of the event is to challenge licensed Amateur “Ham” Radio operators across North America to set up an emergency communications station, and operate their radios for a continuous 24 hour period, rain or shine.
In the event of a large scale disaster, Amateur Radio can be the only form of reliable communications out of a disaster zone. This event provides an opportunity for Hams to practice their skills in emergency communications.
The unofficial motto of the Amateur Radio service is “When all else fails.”. Tens of thousands of Ham Radio operators throughout the country participate in this annual event. Last year the Parsippany RACES team spoke to over 650 participating radio stations across North America, including Hawaii and Alaska.
The Parsippany OEM RACES team set up their emergency communications station at the Veterans Field Gazebo on Route 46, and started operating their station at 2:00 p.m. Saturday and will continue until 2:00 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to stop by and observe our efforts.
For additional information contact Eric Hubner by clicking here.
Parsippany OEM vehicle is also equipped with radio equipment to use in emergencies
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Department of Transportation, in a public-private partnership with GEICO, this week announced a new, statewide sponsorship of Rest Areas and Scenic Overlooks, rebranding them as “Safe Phone Zones.”
As the summer season begins, with more drivers headed out on the roads, this sponsorship program is aimed at curbing distracted driving on New Jersey’s highways.
Richard T. Hammer
“We have an obligation to raise awareness about distracted driving as a real safety hazard on our roads,” NJ DOT Commissioner Richard T. Hammer said. “Programs such as this partnership with GEICO helps get the message out and reminds every driver who gets behind the wheel they must individually share in that responsibility too.”
As part of a national effort to encourage drivers to pull into a safe location to use their phones for calling, texting and accessing mobile apps, New Jersey has designated 14 Rest Areas and Scenic Overlooks throughout the state as Safe Phone Zones.
Included are trucks-only rest areas on Route 80 in Roxbury and Route 287 in Harding, and others in nearby Warren, Somerset Passaic and Hunterdon counties.
New, informative signs sponsored by GEICO have been installed along the highways leading to these facilities. Additional onsite signage discourages distracted driving and informs visitors about the sponsorship. It is another reminder for motorists to use their cell phones and other communication devices in a safe location.
Attorney General Christopher Porrino
“By working together, we are making New Jersey’s roads safer. The Safe Phone Zones are yet another tool to combat distracted driving,” said New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino.
“Traffic fatalities continue to rise and we know that distracted driving accounts for part of this increase. If you don’t have hands–free technology and you want to answer the phone, send a text message or an email, these safe zones are the places to do it.”
The Office of the Attorney General recently announced traffic fatalities in New Jersey rose from 562 in 2015 to 604 in 2016, an average of twelve deaths a week. Division of Highway Traffic Safety officials have said the increase is in part because of distracted driving, such as cell phone use behind the wheel.
The new GEICO Safe Phone Zone sponsorship is another step in New Jersey’s efforts to combat distracted driving, following the recent #77 initiative as well as the state’s 2017 distracted driving crackdown, called “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.”
“Traffic fatalities in New Jersey took a startling jump last year, making the need to eliminate distracted driving more urgent,” said Tim Lamere, GEICO assistant vice president of underwriting for New Jersey and New England. “GEICO is proud to partner with the New Jersey Department of Transportation to provide these Safe Phone Zones throughout the state where drivers can safely pull off to take a break to check their texts, apps and emails.”
GEICO provides similar support in five other states: New York, Virginia, Arizona, Illinois and Florida. To learn more click here. To join the conversation on social media use #GEICOSafePhoneZone.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, in coordination with County Human Services Director Jennifer Carpinteri, has initiated a new Morris County Identification Card program for residents, from ages 18 to 54, who lack valid forms of ID needed to access essential medical, mental health, social services, and employment programs.
County Human Services Director Jennifer Carpinteri
The Sheriff’s new free ID Program, to start the week of June 26, will operate as a walk-in service on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Sheriff’s Office at the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown.
County residents, from 18 to 54, also can call (973) 285-6600 to make an appointment to get a county ID card. In addition, the Sheriff’s Hope One program, which interfaces with needy and struggling persons, will help connect residents with the new ID card offering.
“We want to help our county residents in the at-risk community, who may have few resources and not much of a support system, get the services they need to make them whole or get them on the road to recovery,’’ said Sheriff Gannon. “Making sure they have valid identification can make all of the difference in the world to our county residents.’’
The county Department of Human Services, through recent discussions with program personnel and clients, found an identification system void for homeless residents and many other persons (in the ages 18 to 54 range) who do not have a valid drivers’ license or some other form of required identification.
Carpinteri’s Human Services team, in searching for a way to assist these county residents, approached the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff James Gannon
“Fortunately, Sheriff Gannon recognized the value of this critical need and with his typical solution-based approach, volunteered to partner with the Department of Human Services to offer county identifications to residents who require them,’’ said Morris County Administrator John Bonanni.
A lack of proper identification can make it difficult for some county residents to obtain needed medical services and psychiatric services, and to participate in alcohol detoxification services or intensive outpatient counseling programs. A lack of valid identification also causes problems for residents seeking housing, temporary assistance benefits, and employment.
It has even prevented persons seeking help through Hope One from getting into treatment programs.
“We needed to take a sophisticated approach to this dilemma, to help find a way to ensure our special needs population has identification needed to open doors to the many services available to our residents here in Morris County,’’ said Human Services Director Jennifer Carpinteri. “We had to find a partner to fill the gap created by the lack of identification and Sheriff Gannon stepped right in to help.’’
To make an appointment for an ID card or learn more about the program, call (973) 285-6600 or click here.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday morning, June 24 at 7:15 a.m. the New Jersey State Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 80 east near mile marker 41.2.
Route 80 West Accident
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DeFalco’s Automotive & Towing
The driver was transported to the hospital by Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance
DeFalco’s Automotive & Towing
Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company District 2 responded to a one car accident with entrapment where the vehicle ran off the road into the trees in the median between the east and west bound lanes.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery was also called to the scene as well as Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery led the extrication doing a modified dash roll using 32 inch spreaders and chain to release the steering wheel off the driver.
The unidentified male driver was transported to Morristown Medical Center by Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad.
The vehicle was towed from the scene by DeFalco’s Automotive & Towing.
Pictures by Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department.
PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, June 21 at 2:47 p.m. Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officers G. Bloete and J. Seeger responded to an apartment at 1480 Route 46 to locate Kevin Kurzeja, 28, Parsippany, who had an active warrant for failing to appear for a previous court date.
While speaking to Mr. Kurzeja at his apartment, officers observed two hypodermic needles and multiple empty heroin folds in plain view.
He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.
While there, he was charged on a Complaint-Summons with Under the Influence of CDS without a Prescription (Heroin), Possession of a Hypodermic Needle for use with CDS,
and Use/Possession with the Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia.
Mr. Kurzeja was able to post bail on his outstanding Warrant and was released on his own recognizance pending his court date on the new charges.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer C. Dittino and D. Ribaudo responded to the Wendy’s, 2099 Route 46 for an activated burglar alarm at 3:31 a.m. on Monday, June 19.
Upon their arrival, they found the window for the drive-thru cashier was shattered by a concrete block. They were able to determine the suspect forced entry into the locked office.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Sergeant J. Kornas, along with Patrol Officer A. Ohlsen and D. DeMuro, responded to Krauszer’s Food Store on North Beverwyck Road for an activated burglar alarm at 11:40 p.m. on Saturday, June 17.
Upon their arrival they observed the front door glass was shattered by a landscaping stone. It did not appear the suspect(s) made entry into the store.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer P. Parisi spoke to a victim of criminal mischief at 300 Parsippany Road. The victim advised him that on Saturday, June 10 he observed that someone scratched his vehicle from the front passenger door to the rear door of his 2009 Toyota Matrix.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.