PARSIPPANY — Funnybooks Comics & Stuff — The Iconic, Red-Brick Comic Shop located at 98 North Beverwyck Road, in the Lake Hiawatha section of Parsippany, will host the “Annual Free Comic Book Day” on Saturday, May 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop by and join the fun.
This year’s freebies include great pop culture and all-ages titles, including a free, Guardians of the Galaxy Comic from Marvel Comics, and a free, Wonder Woman comic from DC comics (Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy sequel hits theaters on May 5, and DC’s New Wonder Woman movie is set to hit theaters on June 2).
Also look for free comics starring Spider-Man, DC Super Hero Girls, Betty & Veronica, the Simpsons, Spongebob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. There’s even a free Rick & Morty comic this year.
For the complete FCBD list, visit Funnybooks’ click here, and go to the promotions page. Funnybooks has also set-up a Facebook event page for all the latest free comic book day news.
“Free Comic Book Day is always the most exciting day of the year for Funnybooks, and the best day of the year for local comic book fans.” notes Funnybooks owner, Steve Conte. “We pair free comic book day with a huge storewide sale, and it’s always a fun-filled comic book celebration.”
Speaking of celebrations… Funnybooks will celebrate its milestone 25th birthday in June.
PARSIPPANY — The proposed Waterview Marketplace (with Whole Foods occupying 47,558 square feet) to be built on Waterview Boulevard is moving forward through the system.
Site Plan of Waterview Marketplace
According to RD Realty Management they describe the property as “Waterview Marketplace is located in Morris County at Bloomfield Avenue Route 46 and Waterview Boulevard in Parsippany. The site is situated in a high density, high income trade area with numerous office parks surrounding it.”
Whole Foods will occupy 47,558 square feet and have 4,100 square feet of indoor and outdoor seating totally 203 seats.
The remainder of the site hasn’t been leased. It states the following units are available: 21,540 square feet, 15,600 square feet, 14,520 square feet, 13,260 square feet, 11,140 square feet, 10,010 square feet, 7,260 square feet, 4,270 square feet and a proposed 3,550 square feet bank pad with a drive-thru.
The center will have a total of 679 parking spaces.
Tenants in other RD Management properties include Chili’s, TGIF Friday’s, Sears, Best Buy, Ruby Tuesday, Lowe’s, KMart, Marshalls, Barnes & Noble, The Home Depot, BJ’s, Staples, PetSmart, PepBoys Auto, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Kohl’s, Party City and McDonalds. They have properties in 24 states. They are currently constructing a new approximately 120,000 square foot BJ’s Shopping enter in Hanover on Hanover Avenue between Horse Hill Road and Martin Luther King Avenue. BJ’s will occupy 89,770 square foot, with two remaining sites available.
On Tuesday, April 25, The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township council was presented with resolution (No. R2017-065) to approve a “Developers Agreement with RD Realty.” The resolution was passed 5-0.
The resolution stated “Developer applied to the Township Planning Board requesting minor subdivision and preliminary and final major site plan approvals with waivers and bulk “C” variances (Planning Board Application No.: 16:504), to permit the subdivision of the Property into two individual lots, with one lot consisting of approximately 16.01 acres being for the construction and operation of a new development containing approximately 153,510 square feet of retail and other nonresidential uses, related parking, and on-site and off-site improvements, and one lot consisting of approximately 10.63 acres of undeveloped land to be transferred to the Township for open space in accordance with the Settlement Agreement.”
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board took jurisdiction and conducted public hearings on the application at its meetings on March 21, 2016, April 4, 2016 and April 18, 2016, at which time the Planning Board considered the application materials submitted and plans and reports presented; and the Planning Board voted to grant Developer minor subdivision approval, preliminary and final major site plan approval, “C” variance relief and waivers, with said approvals being memorialized by way of written resolution adopted by the Planning Board on May 9, 2016.
Then, the Developer applied to the Planning Board for amended preliminary and final major site plan approval (Planning Board Application No. 16:504), to reduce the square footage of the Shopping Center to approximately 150,150 square feet, and permit other design revisions to on-site and off-site improvements relating to the Shopping Center, with no changes to the subdivision of the Open Space Parcel.
The Planning Board took jurisdiction and conducted a public hearing on the application at its meeting on November 7, 2016, at which time the Planning Board considered the application materials submitted and plans and reports presented; and the Planning Board voted to grant Developer amended preliminary and final major site plan approval, with said approvals being memorialized by way of written resolution adopted by the Planning Board on November 21, 2016.
In a settlement agreement with RD Realty dated November 10, 2015 it requires RD Realty to convey the Open Space Parcel to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. On November 11, 2015, Parsippany Focus reported “The rear and western side of the property which totals 10.63 acres will be sold to the Township for $3.5 million. Parsippany will use funds from its Open Space Trust Account to make the purchase. The area of land the Township will purchase will forever be deed restricted from ever being developed.” The Township Council will present Ordinance No. 2017-17 for second reading and final passage thereof at a Meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. (Click here to review Ordinance)
In September 2014, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township applied to the Morris County Open Space Committee for the 9.26 acre triangular buffer and appraised it at $3.5 million in the open space application. Eventually the Morris County Open Space Committee denied the application.
At this point the Mayor is authorized to sign the “Developer’s Agreement,” and to take possession of the open space. Sources close to the project state construction is in the planning stages.
PARSIPPANY — As reported in Parsippany Focus on April 10, ” Tarn Drive and Moraine Road slated for road reconstruction,” the work has begun. (Click here to read previous article)
The Township Council voted unanimously on April 4 on Resolution R2017-053 for the road reconstruction project for Tarn Drive and Moraine Road for a total bid price of $1,015,889.10.
Construction has started in Glacier Hills
The project includes replacing granite block curb and resurfacing the roadway as well as replacing numerous fire hydrants.
PARSIPPANY — Amelia Shappell, Abigail Thurkauf, Ava Turrisi and Chloe Young were selling girl scout cookies in front of Quick Chek, North Beverwcyk Road for Troy Hills Junior Troop #5089 on Saturday, April 29.
Abilgail Katz and Saloni Shah was advertising the Girl Scout Cookie Sale on North Beverwyck Road.
Abilgail Katz and Saloni Shah was advertising the Girl Scout Cookie Sale on North Beverwyck Road
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is fun for girls, but also helps girls develop their leadership and entrepreneurial skills. As the largest girl-led business in the country, the program allows girls to earn proceeds which can help girls reach their dreams. Cookie proceeds are often used to fund service projects right in the community. Girls also learn goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.
PARSIPPANY — Fourth and Fifth grade students were out on Saturday, April 29 at the Mount Tabor Fire Department washing cars to help raise funds for Sean Ries, a 4th grade classmate, friend and community member who was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2012 and has been ‘winning’ every day.
Funds will help support Sean and his family with medical related expenses as well as donated to the Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation, registered 501(c)(3), 50/50 split.
Lani Duffy was in line to have her car washed. Brenda Reis was collecting the money for the Mt. Tabor Car WashAmy Trella, Sean and Devin Patel were holding signs up promoting the car wash on Route 53Raina Parikh was helping washing the vehicles at the Mt. Tabor School Car WashAll hands! Uma Sofia Srivastra was washing cars with two hands to make sure she got all the dirt off the vehiclesSean Reis was washing the cars at the Mt. Tabor School Car Wash
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department was taking back unwanted prescription drugs in front of the Harmon Stores, Morris Hills Shopping Center, on Saturday, April 29.
Pictured above is Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Remo D’Alessandro, Officer Michael Ruggier and Sgt. Craig Brooks, Morris County Sheriff Officer.
The Prescription Drug Take-Back Program is focused on alleviating the health and safety concerns from the diversion and abuse of prescription drugs by helping our citizens properly dispose of unused prescription medications. Many young people who abuse prescription drugs take them from medicine cabinets. Keeping unused opioids or other common drugs of abuse in a medicine cabinet is no longer safe or responsible.
Prescription drug misuse, abuse and overdose are growing concerns across the nation. According to a 2015 survey 41.0% of prescription-drug-using students indicated taking the drugs from a family member living in their home, 41.8% indicated that a friend or family member gave them to the student, 26.9% indicated that they bought them from someone, 14.1% indicated they took them from someone not related to them, and 12.9% indicated they took them from relatives who were not living in their home.
PARSIPPANY — NanoGurus, Team #4347, the flagship robotics team of NanoGurus Robotics visited the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
The team competed at the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania State Championships, winning the top and most prestigious award in New York, The Inspire Award, and the Winning Alliance in the Robotics Tournament in New Jersey, earning their spot at the FTC Super Regional in Scranton, Pennsylvania and the World Championship.
In addition to helping them learn the hard skills of building and programming, coaches Shikha and Anil Saxena have opened their home to instilling essential life skills such as organization, problem solving and teamwork in these young members. The NanoGurus are supported by generous sponsors and mentors and mark their tenth successful year of robots this season!
Ria Balli, student at Morris Hills High School; Yash Patel, a student at Parsippany High School Mayank Govilla, Morris Hills High School and Sravan Jayanthi, Academy of Math, Science and Engineering.
his year’s team members include Yash Patel and Sabarish Selvarajan, both seniors at Parsippany High School, Mayank Govilla and Sravan Jayanthi, sophomores at the Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering at Morris Hills High School, Siddarth Swaminathan, Parsippany Hills High School, rookie members Ria Balli is a freshman at The Academy of Mathematics Science and Engineering, and Jeffrey Zhang, an eighth grader at Briarhill Middle School.
The NanoGurus is always looking for new parent coaches and mentors to extend more students this fun learning FIRST experience! This season, the team established eight new FIRST Lego League teams, all of which are coached by parents, and mentored by experienced members of this flagship team. New teams start with a training session, followed by mentoring throughout the competition season.
Kavitha, mother of member Siddharth who also coaches a middle school FLL team said that “Coach Shikha takes extra efforts to bring out the best from the kids at the same time gives an opportunity to identify the limitations and improve upon them. Overall this is the place for the young minds to learn and develop important life skills and not limited to communication, organization, presentation skills to help them achieve their dreams and goals. We are proud to be part of Nanogurus.”
PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori has rescheduled its regular meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
The rescheduled date will be Monday, May 8, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany.
Formal action may or not be taken.
At this time there is no agenda prepared for the rescheduled date.
PARSIPPANY — Jaya Minhas, an Albright College senior French/Spanish major presented research at the Higher Education Council of Berks County’s 18th annual Undergraduate Research & Creativity Conference, held at Penn State Berks on April 22. She is a a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, Class of 2012.
Jaya Minhas
Minhas presented “The Condition of Indigenous Women in Bolivia.”
This year’s conference theme was sustainability.
The conference highlights undergraduate research from the five Berks County colleges and universities in the sciences, humanities, social sciences and arts. Students present papers, posters, performances and artwork.
The Higher Education Council of Berks County includes Albright College, Alvernia University, Kutztown University, Penn State Berks, and Reading Area Community College.
The Condition of Indigenous Women in Bolivia This project explores the condition of women and their rights within the indigenous communities of the Andean Region. Within such communities, issues of domestic violence stress the presence of a patriarchal rule, contributing to the present situation of female inferiority and a lack of access to human rights. Domestic violence and sexual abuse, most commonly from male relatives and employers, is normalized for indigenous women. A gap in research in this area results in the status quo and calls for further studies to highlight injustices. Prior to the 16th century arrival of conquistadors, Andean communities were egalitarian, and women held positions of power. The present research references articles exploring the gender identity in Andean society,and patriarchy, which creates financial dependency of the victim on her abuser. Conclusions reflect the condition of indigenous women as a lasting effect of Spanish colonization. The present study analyzes and connects various resources as an impetus to positive social change impacting women’s rights in indigenous communities, as they suffer from cycles of injustice without political or social representation.
The Valerie Fund, a nonprofit that provides support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders is proud to announce Harriet Greenholtz will serve another term on the organization’s Board of Trustees.
The Valerie Fund Chairmen Dominic DiBari said, “Harriet is a passionate champion of the Valerie Fund mission since its origin and her advice and counsel is valued.”
Harriet said, “I am excited about The Valerie Fund Board’s direction and its recent expansion at St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson. The value and importance of our mission is self- evident every day in our centers. It is a joy to be part of this organization.”
Harriet has been involved with The Valerie Fund since it was founded in 1976. In addition to being a past Chairperson of the Board, Harriet has served on the Roast Committee and worked on numerous holiday parties, fashion shows, and the annual Thanksgiving Ball (which was founded while she was Chair). Currently, Harriet serves on the Major Gifts Committee. A long time Short Hills resident, she was an elementary school teacher and now runs her own company, Tagsale Unlimited as well as being very active in the community.
ABOUT THE VALERIE FUND: After their nine-year-old daughter Valerie succumbed to cancer, Sue and Ed Goldstein were determined that no family should have to travel great distances to receive superior medical care. Along with a group of close friends, they began fundraising efforts from their living room—tireless work that would lead to the 1977 opening of New Jersey’s first pediatric oncology facility at Summit Overlook’s Hospital.
Forty years later, The Valerie Fund’s mission remains that of supporting comprehensive health care for children battling cancer and blood disorders.
PARSIPPANY — Hard work truly does pay off. The sport of wrestling takes a lot of dedication and sacrifice. PJ Gohn knows the true meaning of hard work, dedication and the amount of time, it takes to get to where he has gotten today.
PJ taking sixth place in the State of New Jersey
Every year, PJ continues to grow and expand his wrestling knowledge. At the start of the summer 2016, PJ wrestled in FILA Cadets in Ohio placing sixth place in Greco-style wrestling. He continued to perfect his wrestling which lead him to place fourth in Fargo. PJ totaled roughly forty-five matches in the off-season. His off season wrestling better prepared him to start his senior year. PJ took the season head on while battling a persistent injury. PJ had many accomplishments his senior year.
PJ wrestled in the Morris County Tournament and walked away with first place and Most Outstanding Wrestler. PJ moved ahead to Districts where he placed first and helped the Parsippany High School wrestling team become District champs which hasn’t happened since 1999. Regions was the next step for PJ where he placed first; gaining his third opportunity to return to states. This time, PJ made it his goal to place in top eight at 132 in New Jersey. Overcoming many obstacles, PJ’s tough wrestling lead him to place sixth in the state of the New Jersey.
PJ will be attending Edinboro University in Pennsylvania in the fall
PJ wanted to thank the Parsippany High school staff and administration for supporting him all four years in his academic and wrestling career. PJ says, “Thank you to coaches and wrestlers who helped me reach my goals in wrestling.” PJ says, “To my Edge Family especially Dave Esposito, Ryan Wilson, and Ernie Monaco, a truly special thanks for everything you all have done for me. I will never forget the time and effort you have given to me. To the Edge coaches, thank you for keeping me focused and mentally prepared.”
PJ says, “To Mike Kennedy at Pinnacle Athletic Development, a very special thank you for always being there since I was eight years old, even when I was down and didn’t think I could do it. You always gave me confidence and knew I could do it. I will always remember all the laughs we had and of course, all the hard work.” PJ wants to express his gratitude to all of his opponents, win or loss, and all the coaches; whether that be duels, tournaments, practices, clinics, etc. because of you, you all have made me a better wrestler and person.
PJ and his family are excited for the next adventure where he will continue his academics and wrestling Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, a D1 school. We are all excited to see what the next chapter in his life has to offer. PJ is very excited to work with Coach Flynn, the other wrestling coaches and wrestlers at Edinboro University.
PARSIPPANY — The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for fall semester 2016-2017:
Harsh Joshi, a 2014 Graduate of Parsippany High School, who is studying in the computer science program.
Jeffrey Karger, a 2014 Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, who is studying in the game design and development program.
Elena Wolfe, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany High School, who is studying in the chemical engineering program.
Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours
Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.
PARSIPPANY — Fairleigh Dickinson University students who have been inducted into FDU’s Phi Zeta Kappa and Phi Omega Epsilon honor societies for the Fall 2016 semester.
Marisa Guragac, a 2013 Graduate of Parsippany High School, has been inducted into the Phi Omega Epsilon honor society. Eligibility for membership in the University’s senior honor society is established by completing at least 90 earned credits toward an undergraduate degree with a CGPR of 3.50. Of these 90 credits, the last 58 must have been taken at the University, and a CGPR of 3.20 must have been maintained for all of them. All the preceding requirements must have been fulfilled prior to the accumulation of 112 credits. Transfer students who are unable to fulfill the prerequisite 58-credit requirement will be able to establish eligibility if they have taken at least 32 credits prior to the accumulation of 112 credits and if they have maintained a CGPR of 3.50 during their entire career at Fairleigh Dickinson.
Lina Estrada, a 2014 Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, has been inducted into the Phi Omega Epsilon honor society. Eligibility for membership in the University’s senior honor society is established by completing at least 90 earned credits toward an undergraduate degree with a CGPR of 3.50. Of these 90 credits, the last 58 must have been taken at the University, and a CGPR of 3.20 must have been maintained for all of them. All the preceding requirements must have been fulfilled prior to the accumulation of 112 credits. Transfer students who are unable to fulfill the prerequisite 58-credit requirement will be able to establish eligibility if they have taken at least 32 credits prior to the accumulation of 112 credits and if they have maintained a CGPR of 3.50 during their entire career at Fairleigh Dickinson.
Selene Godinez of Parsippany, has been inducted into the Phi Omega Epsilon honor society. Eligibility for membership in the University’s senior honor society is established by completing at least 90 earned credits toward an undergraduate degree with a CGPR of 3.50. Of these 90 credits, the last 58 must have been taken at the University, and a CGPR of 3.20 must have been maintained for all of them. All the preceding requirements must have been fulfilled prior to the accumulation of 112 credits. Transfer students who are unable to fulfill the prerequisite 58-credit requirement will be able to establish eligibility if they have taken at least 32 credits prior to the accumulation of 112 credits and if they have maintained a CGPR of 3.50 during their entire career at Fairleigh Dickinson.
Devoted to the preparation of world citizens through global education, Fairleigh Dickinson University is New Jersey’s largest private university and features more than 100 liberal arts and professional degree programs, two international campuses, dozens of partnerships with internationally renowned institutions and special programs and status within the United Nations. For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — Global Youth Service Day is a community service event planned, promoted, and led by youth volunteers to benefit local organizations.
Teen Services librarian Samantha Insetta and Children’s librarian Melissa Okerblom, hosted Global Youth Service Day at the Parsippany Main Library on Saturday, April 22.
Global Youth Service Day
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Madhura Karekar and her dad Manoj
Teen volunteer Albert Wang, participant Lauren McLaughlin assist Carina, 8, and Victoria, 6, Maroldi with making cards for seniors
Teen volunteers Cindy Lam, Medha Patil, Hyun-Jung Kim making tissue paper flowers to be given to seniors
The Vavilala family proudly show off their finished placements
Alamo Veerappan proudly shows her finished card
Azzy Sakrak, 6, and his sister Farrah, 4, Sakrate with their finished placements
Children in grades K-7 helped teen volunteers complete service projects for The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry, Parsippany Animal Shelter, and senior community. Several stations were set up for the children to visit and make projects.
Children helped with decorating place mats that were made by the teen volunteers for the Food Pantry. Pieces of fleece and string were used to create toys for cats and dogs at the Parsippany Animal Shelter.
Bouquets of flowers were created out of brightly colored tissue paper and cards were designed to give to seniors. 43 children participated guided by 13 teen volunteers in making the service projects and many of the 21 adults attending also participated.
Fifty place mats were made and given to Michele Picone, Director of the Parsippany Township Human Services Department, to be added to the bags of food people pick up at the food pantry. Thirty pet toys will be taken to the Parsippany Animal Shelter. Cards and bouquets of tissue paper flowers will be distributed to the senior communities.
PARSIPPANY — The children visited the many departments within the Parsippany Library assisting with processing new materials, helping staff check in and out materials at the front desk, and reading to young children in the Children’s department during Storytime.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library is located at 449 Halsey Road. The Lake Hiawatha Branch is located at 68 Nokomis Avenue and the Mount Tabor Library is located at 31 Trinity Park.
PARSIPPANY — Dr. Alan Rauchberg of Rauchberg Dental Group will host a free Invisalign seminar and open house on Tuesday, May 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will take place at Rauchberg Dental Group, which is located at 199 Baldwin Road, Suite 120, in Parsippany. The event is open to anyone interested in learning more about Invisalign clear aligners.
Rauchberg have helped hundreds of teens and adults improve their smile without the time/inconvenience that traditional braces require.
Partaking in the evolution of dental enables Rauchberg Dental Group to produce smiles within the Parsippany community and beyond.
Invisalign clear aligners are removable; patients do not experience the irritation that comes with metal braces. Being easier to brush and floss, patients experience a reduced risk of cavities. Invisalign also decreases wear on the edges of the teeth. Most importantly, Invisalign provides patients with a straighter, more confident smile. The better the smile, the greater the confidence.
Each attendee will receive a $500.00 gift card towards Comprehensive Invisalign Treatment when they book an appointment by May 23. In addition, attendees will enjoy an exclusive offer: a free Invisalign consultation, impressions, x-rays, and photos, a take-home teeth whitening gift for after Invisalign and flexible long-term payment options. This is an event that you don’t want to miss! We bet a smile on it.
Space is limited. To take advantage of this educational opportunity and special offers, please RSVP to (973) 321-4173. You can also click here for any inquires.
Rauchberg Dental Group is a multi-specialty practice in northern New Jersey, providing general and restorative dentistry as well as treatment for root canal, gum disease, oral surgery and orthodontics — all under one roof. This second-generation practice offers state-of-the art technologies, modern comforts and amenities, and a focus on education and dental innovation. Rauchberg Dental Group participates in most major dental insurance plans and offers a dental savings plan for those without insurance.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Elks Lodge 2078 donated safety equipment to Little Vikings Football players. Pictured above is Keith Porcelli, ER Sean Rice, PDD Ed Rice, Joe Serrechia, Eric Bisch, PDD Jim Burnes, Little Vikings Treasurer Brenda Ries and President Kelly Simpson.
The cost of the safety equipment donated to the Little Viking Football was $2,000 using a Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation. Gratitude Grants offer an opportunity for Elks to think about how best to strengthen their community. Gratitude Grants are the Elks National Foundation’s way of saying thank you to every Lodge that meets the National President’s per-member-giving goal.
The Parsippany Elks Lodge is located at 230 Parsippany Road.
PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, April 26 at 7:20 a.m.The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center was contacted by the manager of the Red Roof Inn, who advised the dispatcher that an occupant was refusing to leave their room.
Upon arrival of Patrol Officer R. Appel and G. Tosh, spoke to the manager who advised them that Jessica Rosewall, 30, Fairfield, was told the prior day that she was no longer allowed in or on the hotel property, but she failed to leave.
When Officers made contact with Ms. Rosewall at her room, she had a Rottweiler on a leash, which the Officers requested multiple times that it be secured in its crate.
Ms. Rosewall refused the officers request to do so. While officers were assisting her remove belongings from the room, the Rottweiler snapped at Patrol Officer Appel’s hand, making contact, but not causing any injury.
Upon arrival of Patrol Sergeant R. Carrozzino, he attempted to speak with Ms. Rosewall at which time the Rottweiler lunged at him, but did not make contact with him.
Parsippany Animal Control was dispatched to the scene to assist in securing the dog.
Ms. Rosewall continued to refuse to place the dog into the dog crate and positioned the dog in between herself and the officers.
Upon arrival of Parsippany Animal Control, the dog was secured and officers placed Ms. Rosewall under arrest. She was then transported back to Police Headquarters at which time she was processed and charged with the following:
Obstruction the Administration of Law
Defiant Trespass
Disorderly Conduct
She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date and was advised she can pick up the dog at the Parsippany Animal Shelter.
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 — Brooklawn Middle School supported the New Jersey Clean Communities (NJCC) litter abatement program “Slam Dunk the Junk” Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day).
In an effort to keep the Brooklawn campus litter free, the seventh grade science teachers organized a group of students, parents, teachers and administrators that were willing to give up a few hours on a weekend to collect and sort litter and recyclables from the grounds around the school building, walking paths around the ball fields, and parking lots. They collected just over 1000 pounds of trash and recyclables.
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Participation in the Earth Day activity contributed toward a grant opportunity from the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA).
The grant will provide money toward obtaining outdoor and indoor receptacles for recyclables and trash. In addition to the campus clean up project, the MCMUA is also offering a poster contest called “Keep Morris County Litter Free!”.
This year’s freebies include great pop culture and all-ages titles, including a free, Guardians of the Galaxy Comic from Marvel Comics, and a free, Wonder Woman comic from DC comics (Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy sequel hits theaters on May 5, and DC’s New Wonder Woman movie is set to hit theaters on June 2).
“Free Comic Book Day is always the most exciting day of the year for Funnybooks, and the best day of the year for local comic book fans.” notes Funnybooks owner, Steve Conte. “We pair free comic book day with a huge storewide sale, and it’s always a fun-filled comic book celebration.”
