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Pointers for New Entrepreneurs

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Frank L. Cahill
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Gemma Reeves

By Gemma Reeves

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.

Check out her company here: FindMyWorkspace

Parsippany Teacher Completes 5k for Cancer Research

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Frank L. Cahill
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Team Rhino 2017

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 accomplishment
Team Rhino’s tribute slide on the Yankee Stadium Jumbotron

The Keys to Housing Program Objectives Serve a Spectrum of Needs on the Path to Self-Sufficiency

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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.

Click here to be a part of the solution.

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.

 

Jean Marie Marsicovete Named to Dean’s List

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Frank L. Cahill
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Jean Marsicovete with PHS Marching Band Director Greg Dalakian

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.

Roger Williams University Announces Spring 2017 Dean’s List

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Frank L. Cahill
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Lauren Calabrese

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.

Local Teen Picked for Prestigious Ranger Training School

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“Cadet CMSGT Sloane Liput from Mountain Lakes participating in a recent emergency response training exercise.” Photo Credit: NJ Wing, Civil Air Patrol

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.

Mount Tabor to Crown King and Queen on August 4th

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Frank L. Cahill
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2017 Royal Court of Mount Tabor (l-r): Kimberly Love, Gianna Musto, Hannah Stroh, Joseph Wentworth, Jeremy Aguesseau and Victoria Huss. Photo by Carla Tucciarelli

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.

MADD Honors Local Law Enforcement During its Annual Awards Ceremony

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Frank L. Cahill
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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.”

Investors Bank gives Lakeland Hills YMCA a $5,000 donation

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Frank L. Cahill
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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.

Transwestern Hires Lisa Addeo as Director of Operations for Parsippany Office

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Frank L. Cahill
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300 Kimball Drive is a 400,127 square foot office building that was once owned and occupied by State Farm Insurance

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.

Try Outs for a Winning Swim Team

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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.

Early Learning Center Graduation at the Lakeland Hills YMCA

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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.

 

 

Woman’s Club is Calling all Knitters and Those Who Crochet

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Frank L. Cahill
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Club members with some of the purple infant caps and educational material gathered for the Click for Babies campaign. WCPTH President, Marilyn Marion, Co-Chairman of the Click for Babies campaign, Terry Gerber, club member Diana Freidinger, Co-Chairman Terri Wohld and club member Vicki Golden. Photo Courtesy of Lora Rios-McBride

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.

Mt. Tabor Arts Summer Camp presents “Seussical Jr.”

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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.

To order tickets, click here.

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

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Meet Rita. She is looking for her furever home

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RANDOLPH — Rita is a friendly puppy about eleven to thirteen weeks old. She was rescued along with her sister Roxy from Anguilla. Anguilla is a beautiful island, but life can be difficult for dogs. Fresh water is hard to find as well as food. Furever Home Dog Rescue heard about these siblings and we transported them to the US to live in foster homes.

Rita’s foster family says….”Rita is friendly, playful and sweet! Rita spends her days having fun playing with my dog, exploring outside and cuddling with my children. This easy going puppy loves to be with you! She is winning everyones heart!”

If interested in adopting Rita, please e-mail Furever Home Dog Rescue at FHDR@att.net and request an adoption application.

Freeholders to Unveil Design for New Main Access Road to Central Park

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Frank L. Cahill
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Fields at Central Park. Central Avenue runs along the length (on the left in this photo)

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County will hold a public information session on July 27 in Morris Plains to unveil the design of a new main access road for the popular Central Park of Morris County.

The Morris Plains Community Center at 51 Jim Fear Drive is the venue for 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. session. Residents of Parsippany, Morris Plains, and Morris Township, who are most affected by traffic to and from the park, especially are invited to attend.

This new park access road would run from West Hanover Avenue at a signalized intersection on the Parsippany and Morris Township border to Central Avenue, which is the main road through the county park, near the Morris Plains border.

Freeholder Doug Cabana

“We know that the residents of Morris Plains have been seeking relief from traffic that cuts through their neighborhoods to get to what has quickly become a very popular and busy county park,’’ said Freeholder Doug Cabana. “We are working closely with the state and the towns of Parsippany, Morris Plains and Morris Township to ensure this project is properly designed and gets completed as quickly as possible.’’It should divert much of the park traffic for activities, such as soccer and lacrosse matches, cross-country races, inline skating, softball and a busy dog park, from residential roads in Morris Plains. In addition to installing new road signs directing park traffic to the new entrance, the county would work to update GPS data providers to have motorists directed to the new entrance.

The design, done by Boswell Engineering of South Hackensack, includes creation of a new signaled intersection on heavily traveled West Hanover Avenue. The new road has to skirt some existing wetlands and a still-operating sewage treatment plant for the nearby Greystone Park State Psychiatric Hospital as its cuts through to Central Avenue.

The county in 2015 allocated funds for the design and construction of the new road and the new intersection. At that time, it was expected the final design would be ready in the early summer of 2017, with construction to begin in the fall of this year.

Before they could move on the locally anticipated project, the Freeholder Board had to get a deed of easement from the state, to give the county access to the state-owned property needed for the new park entrance. That easement required approval of both the State House Commission and the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority.

Morris County built Central Park on the former Greystone Park State Psychiatric Hospital campus tract that was acquired from the state in 2001.

Under terms of the management and use agreement, the state would deliver the property to the county in suitable condition for passive public outdoor recreation, such as walking, hiking, picnicking, nature watching, or for conservation purposes. The county could add active recreation uses in the future.

Dog park at Central Park of Morris County

While the park has been a great recreational success for the county, that same success has caused residents in adjacent residential neighborhoods in Morris Plains to become concerned about the increased levels of traffic through their community headed to and from Central Avenue, despite signs that direct traffic around those neighborhoods.

For more information on Central Park of Morris County, click here.

Sabrett Brand Frankfurters Recalled

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NEW JERSEY — Rutherford based Marathon Enterprises is voluntarily recalling approximately 7,196,084 pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The beef and pork hot dog and sausage items were produced on various dates between March 17, 2017 and July 4, 2017. A number of products are subject to recall. [View Labels (PDF only)]

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 8864” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and institutional locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered through FSIS’ Consumer Compliant Monitoring System (CCMS) on July 10, 2017. Complaints stated that extraneous material, specifically pieces of bone, were found within the product.

There has been one reported minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website by clicking here.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact John Terminello, Consumer Relations, at 1-800-SABRETT Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Media with questions about the recall can contact Boyd Adelman, President, at 1-800-SABRETT Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

NAI Hanson Team Completes Leasing of Boulevard Commons Office Center

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PARSIPPANY – NAI James E. Hanson, a leading New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, has brokered a lease for 3,337 square feet of Class-A office space to Huron Valley Financial at Boulevard Commons Office Center located at 1160 Parsippany Boulevard. NAI Hanson’s Josh Levering, SIOR, and Nicholas B. DePaolera represented the landlord, Micro Strategies in the transaction. Boulevard Commons is also currently managed by NAI Hanson Management.

Huron Valley Financial is a Michigan-based mortgage banker specializing in a wide range of loan programs and products. They will utilize the space as a front office for the production and administration of loans and loan documentation.

“Boulevard Commons Office Center was recently acquired by Micro Strategies and is currently undergoing extensive renovations including upgrades to the lobby, bathrooms, common areas and all mechanicals, “said Levering. “We have overseen the building for a couple of years and are very happy to announce we are now at 100% occupancy”.

“Huron Valley Financial was seeking a space that offered them a quick move-in with limited build-out needed to operate their business,” said DePaolera. “1160 met Huron’s requirements perfectly and allowed them to quickly occupy an office with minimal build-out. With the landlord’s assistance, we were able to negotiate a lease to secure this tenant and maintain a high-quality tenant mix within the complex.”

“A focus of the NAI Hanson Management division is delivering a superior and seamless tenant experience at each building we manage,” said Ivette Correa, Chief Operating Officer of NAI Hanson Management. “Through offering each tenant the same high-quality experience regardless of how much space they are leasing, we can build and maintain relationships that enable us to retain tenants and keep vacancy rates low. This lease is emblematic of the success of our focus and a continued testament to the value in hiring the right property manager.”

NAI James E. Hanson’s Property Management Group manages over 6.4 million square feet of space throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Rockland and Orange Counties in New York. To learn more about our property management services, please visit our website or contact, Ivette Correa at 201-488-5800 x157.

Since 1955, NAI James E. Hanson has been a leading independent full-service brokerage commercial real estate and property management firm serving a diverse client list. NAI Hanson offers its clients strategic solutions and provides comprehensive value-added services such as office, industrial and retail brokerage, investment sales, land sales, management, government services and financing expertise.

NAI Hanson is also one of the original members of NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 400 offices spanning the globe. For more information on NAI James E. Hanson, contact William C. Hanson, SIOR, at the company’s Hackensack office at 201-488-5800 or click here.

Parsippany Police Chief Philipps offers Crime Prevention Tips

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Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps offers crime prevention tips.

Due to the numerous cars stolen or broken into over the last few months here are few simple tips to combat these thefts.

  1. Do not keep spare keys inside your vehicle. Almost every motor vehicle theft committed this year, the suspect had the key.

  2. Lock your vehicle. Thieves go through neighborhoods and parking lots pulling on handles of vehicles to find unlocked doors. Why you ask? The car alarm usually won’t sound and they do not have to smash a window to get into your vehicle. If the vehicle is locked, most of the time they will bypass your vehicle unless you do not follow #3.

  3. Any valuables should be removed from the car during the night or hidden out of sight. To further that, do not leave purses,bags or valuables sitting on the seat of your vehicle when you go into work, a store, or the gym. Criminals will shatter your window and take these items.

To report a crime, call Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department at (973) 263-4300.

Campout on the Beach! Pack Your Bags for Sunrise Lake Beach Club’s Annual Campout

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MORRIS COUNTY — Enjoy an activity-filled overnight event on Friday, August 4 at Sunrise Lake in Lewis Morris Park in Morris Township that’s perfect for families.

While Campout on the Beach begins at 7:00 p.m, you can arrive at 4:00 p.m. for free beach admission and swimming.

For an additional fee, you can run, jump, splash and have a blast on the Wibit, an inflatable obstacle course, and explore the scenic lake by renting a paddle or row boat.

Bring your own delicious picnic dinner to eat beachside. As the sun sets, relax and gather around a roaring campfire to listen to stories while making scrumptious s’mores, and playing games. S’more making kits and breakfast will be provided. $45.00 per tent site. Preregistration is required.

For more information, or to register call (973) 326-7616 or email recreation@morrisparks.net.

The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 18,927 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy.

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