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.
Gourmet Cafe is one of the many Parsippany merchants participating in Small Business Saturday
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.
Chris Gardner, Chris Worthington, Noah, Rishi Konekesa and Thomas Koehler takes the Eagle Scout Charge and Oath
Noah Andrew Munn
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.
The vehicle was towed from the scene by DeFalco’s Automotive & Towing
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.
PARSIPPANY — While on patrol on Saturday, June 17 at 12:54 a.m. in the area of Parsippany Road and Route 202, Patrol Officer Jesse Hughes observed a 2001 Nissan Sentra make an unsafe lane change and proceed southbound on Parsippany Road.
He conducted a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle and spoke to the driver, Antione Hollis, 29, Newark.
After a brief investigation he was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. He was subsequently charged with the following Traffic Offenses: Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving and Unsafe Lane Change.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
PARSIPPANY — The Goddard School, 311 Smith Road, presented diplomas to it’s graduating Pre-Kindergarten Class of 2017 on Friday, June 23 at Parsippany High School. This marks the 10th Graduating class held by the Goddard School, Parsippany.
Parents, friends, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters all joined for the celebration of twenty-four pre-kindergarten graduates.
The twenty four graduates included Timothy Cortezano, Genevieve Dopson, Dominic Fouche, Nirvaan Geedipalli, Thomas lnauen, Emmanuel John, Smriti Karthik, Sehej Kaur, Aran Kaya, Arjun Krishnan, Siddhant Lakhwani, Sophia LoBello, Saiharshith Manyam, Merih Michael, Aurik Mishra, Madison Molina, Niva Patel, Ridhima Sakpal, Siyona Samal, Tanaya Sheth, Negeen Shushtarian, Kabir Singh, Tanya Trivedi and Joel Vayalunkal.
Goddard School Class of 2017
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Olivia Higgins addressing the attendees
The Class of 2017
Graduates entering the auditorium
Sophia LoBello and Tanya Trivedi, The Pledge of Allegiance
Niva Patel receiving her diploma
Timothy Cortezano his diploma
Tanaya Sheth receiving her diploma
Siddhant Lakhwani receiving his diploma
Madison Molina receiving her diploma
Aran Kaya receiving his diploma
Dominic Fouche receiving his diploma
Negeen Shushtarian receiving her diploma
Merih Michael receiving his diploma
Tanya Trivedi receiving her diploma
Joel Vayalunkal receiving his diploma
Thomas lnauen receiving his diploma
Siyona Samal receiving her diploma
Saiharshith Manyam receiving his diploma
Smriti Karthik receiving her diploma
Congratulations Class of 2017
Through the years
Through the years
Through the years
Timothy, Thomas, Israel, Hershey, Nenita, Tony, Cortezano and Editha Gould
Proud Parents: Pranav and Jooja Sheth with graduate Tanaya Sheth
Sushama and Ravi Patil cutting the celebration cake Celebration Cake
Justin Carifi inside the giant bubble, bouncing around like beach balls, bouncing off his friends. File photo
PARSIPPANY — A night of fun at Branchburg Sports Complex …. Basketball, giant bubble balls, karaoke, volley ball, paddle ball, dodge ball, kick ball, photo booths, casino tables, pool, a huge Arcade game room were all part of the event held for the graduating class of Parsippany High School on Thursday evening, June 22, at Branchburg Sports Complex for an all night Project Graduation Party.
The primary aims of Project Graduation activities are to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking, drugging and driving and to reduce the number of youth involved in alcohol and other drug-related highway crashes. Across the country, Project Graduation and the chemical-free celebrations it inspired are the new tradition for graduating seniors.
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PHHS Graduates having at project graduation with the giant bubble and bouncing around like beach balls, bouncing off your friends
PHHS Graduates having at project graduation with the giant bubble and bouncing around like beach balls, bouncing off your friends
Kim DeStafano and Billy Taylor with DJ Frankie Steel and his brother
PHHS Graduates having at project graduation with the giant bubble and bouncing around like beach balls, bouncing off your friends
PHHS Graduates having at project graduation with the giant bubble and bouncing around like beach balls, bouncing off your friends
Volleyball Match
Brooke Jasiecki having fun at project graduation
Justin Carifi inside the giant bubble, bouncing around like beach balls, bouncing off his friends. File photo
Dodge Ball Match
Graduates playing Kick Ball
Volleyball Match
Graduates playing Kick Ball
Graduates enjoyed a Bouncy House
Karaoke Time
Christina De La Espriella playing volleyball
Dylan McDonald, Kamrin Foworth and Kyle Davis
'Save the last dance for me'
Christina De La Espriella playing volleyball
Volleyball Match
Graduate playing arcade games
Volleyball Match
The students, staff and volunteers wish to thank the following residents and businesses for their support in such a fantastic wonderful event:
It is because of your continued support that Project Graduation in Parsippany is a success. The parents, students, and staff of the Class of 2017 thank you for your continued support!
Acorn Home Improvements Inc.
Advanced Electronic Medical Billing, Inc.
Advocare, LLC
Anthony Franco
Anthony & Sons Bakery
Applebees
Aristocrat Limousine & Bus Company
Arthur’s Tavern of Morris Plains
Artistic Academy
Baldwin Bagel
Brooklawn Middle School PTA
Central Middle School PTA
Cerbo Lumber & Hardware
Cheesecake Factory
Chipolte of Morris Plains
Cluck U chicken
Custom Decorators Workroom
Cutting Edge Landscaping of NJ
D&B Chinese Food
Dunkin Donuts
Edible Arrangement of Parsippany
Election Fund of Michael J. dePierro
FRWD Logistics LLC
Fuddruckers
GFWC Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Gripp Plumbing & Heating, LLC
Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association
Home Depot of Parsippany
I.B.E.W. Local Union No. 102
IHOP
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Knollwood School PTA
Lakeland Hills YMCA
Wendy’s – (Lenfam Management Company)
Kings Food Markets – (M. Bernstein Sons)
MAC Alliance
Morris County Building Trades
Morris County Primary Care
Morris Hills Veterinary Clinic
Mount Holleran Towne Tavern
New Jersey Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Northvail School PTA
Panera Bread of Parsippany
Par Troy Council of PTA’s
Parsippany Foot & Ankle LLC
Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge No. 2078
Partridge Run Apartments, Inc.
Par-Troy Little League West
Pelican Ski Shop
Priola Funeral Service, Inc.
Robert J. Iracane, CPA
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Robert J. Peluso
Rockaway Meadow School PTA
Denville Dairy (RO-LO Systems, Inc.)
Saint Peter the Apostle Church
ShopRite of Parsippany STARS Program
St. Christopher R.C. Church
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
Super Foodtown of Lake Hiawatha
The Board of Education of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District
The Michael Konner Corporation
The UPS Store
They’re Playing Our Song DJ of Parsippany
Thom-Mist, Inc.
Tilcon New York, Inc.
Veterans of Foreign Wars-Post 10184
Virginia & Arthur Henrickson
Wan Fu Yuan Inc DBA Hunan Taste
Watnong VFW Post #3401
PARSIPPANY — A night of fun at Woodbridge Community Center …. Swimming, basketball, karaoke, ice skating, roller skating, volley ball, paddle ball, photo booths, casino tables, pool, a huge Arcade game room were all part of the event held for the graduating class of Parsippany High School on Thursday evening, June 22, at Woodbridge Community Center for an all night Project Graduation Party.
The primary aims of Project Graduation activities are to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking, drugging and driving and to reduce the number of youth involved in alcohol and other drug-related highway crashes. Across the country, Project Graduation and the chemical-free celebrations it inspired are the new tradition for graduating seniors.
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Alissa Afonso getting of the bus
Nina Chen, Niki Hansen, Jen Huang, Rocky Rocco and Michelle Inn at the Project Graduation
Graduates watching the Hypnotist show
Graduates participating in the Hypnosis show
Members of the PHS Faculty participated in the hypnotist show
Graduates participating in the Hypnosis show
Graduates participating in the Hypnosis show
Kevin Leone playing in the arcade
Joshua Gonzalez ready for dinner
Josh Levine roller skating
Kevin Leon exiting the bus
Graduates roller blading
Graduates roller blading
Lillian Tran and Morgan Villopoto
Volleyball Tournament
Steven Michaels playing pool
Nathalia Giraldo, Rebecca Maciag, Sarah Waffenfield and Alissa Carraro
Graduates have fun on the Roller Rink
Benjamin Rudolph playing Air Hockey
The students, staff and volunteers wish to thank the following residents and businesses for their support in such a fantastic wonderful event:
It is because of your continued support that Project Graduation in Parsippany is a success. The parents, students, and staff of the Class of 2017 thank you for your continued support!
Acorn Home Improvements Inc.
Advanced Electronic Medical Billing, Inc.
Advocare, LLC
Anthony Franco
Anthony & Sons Bakery
Applebees
Aristocrat Limousine & Bus Company
Arthur’s Tavern of Morris Plains
Artistic Academy
Baldwin Bagel
Brooklawn Middle School PTA
Central Middle School PTA
Cerbo Lumber & Hardware
Cheesecake Factory
Chipolte of Morris Plains
Cluck U chicken
Custom Decorators Workroom
Cutting Edge Landscaping of NJ
D&B Chinese Food
Dunkin Donuts
Edible Arrangement of Parsippany
Election Fund of Michael J. dePierro
FRWD Logistics LLC
Fuddruckers
GFWC Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Gripp Plumbing & Heating, LLC
Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association
Home Depot of Parsippany
I.B.E.W. Local Union No. 102
IHOP
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Knollwood School PTA
Lakeland Hills YMCA
Wendy’s – (Lenfam Management Company)
Kings Food Markets – (M. Bernstein Sons)
MAC Alliance
Morris County Building Trades
Morris County Primary Care
Morris Hills Veterinary Clinic
Mount Holleran Towne Tavern
New Jersey Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Northvail School PTA
Panera Bread of Parsippany
Par Troy Council of PTA’s
Parsippany Foot & Ankle LLC
Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge No. 2078
Partridge Run Apartments, Inc.
Par-Troy Little League West
Pelican Ski Shop
Priola Funeral Service, Inc.
Robert J. Iracane, CPA
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Robert J. Peluso
Rockaway Meadow School PTA
Denville Dairy (RO-LO Systems, Inc.)
Saint Peter the Apostle Church
ShopRite of Parsippany STARS Program
St. Christopher R.C. Church
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
Super Foodtown of Lake Hiawatha
The Board of Education of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District
The Michael Konner Corporation
The UPS Store
They’re Playing Our Song DJ of Parsippany
Thom-Mist, Inc.
Tilcon New York, Inc.
Veterans of Foreign Wars-Post 10184
Virginia & Arthur Henrickson
Wan Fu Yuan Inc DBA Hunan Taste
Watnong VFW Post #3401
PARSIPPANY — Robert (Bob) Logan Perkins, Jr., 89, was born on June 23, 1927 and passed away on June 16, 2017, just a few days short of his ninetieth birthday.
Robert’s legacy is preserving vast freshwater marshland in the central Passaic River Basin from Great Swamp north to Black Meadows, Troy Meadows and Great Piece Meadows.
He is the founding father of Wildlife Preserves, Inc., a private, nonprofit land conservation organization dedicated to the preservation of natural areas, open space, wildlife, and wildlife habitats for conservation, education, and research. He was an avid bird watcher and could recognize thousands of birds and hundreds of bird calls.
He was known for walking through swamps with a pair of binoculars and a canoe paddle to blaze his way. He was one of 105 students attended The Putney Boarding School in Putney, Vermont and graduated Yale in 1955.
In his youth, he raised funds from rich, private philanthropists who loved birds; he charmed hundreds of land owners and bought thousands of acres of natural lands under the name of Wildlife Preserves, Inc.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service praised Bob Perkins regarding his accomplishment for consolidating hundreds of individual lots of land into one contiguous parcel at Troy Meadows; a letter written in 1960 from the Fish and Wildlife Service states, “(He) did what no one else was able to do before him.” Wildlife Preserves donated, sold, and in some cases its lands were taken to create many parks and forests in the Northeast. Parts of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuges, the Fire Island National Seashore and three Morris County Parks were saved and once owned and by Wildlife Preserves.
Mr. Perkins acquired marshlands from the Delaware Bay in Delaware and southern New Jersey, north through the Pine Barrens, along the central Passaic Basin to the Appalachian mountains of northern New Jersey, through New York State, and as far north as New Hampshire and Maine.
He acquired more land than he could keep track of and lost lots of parcels to foreclosure for lack of paying property taxes.
Born on June 23, 1927, in Stamford Connecticut, lived in Riverside, Greenwich, Connecticut, Essex Fells, and Tenafly. Survived by his first cousins, Gertrude (Klenke) Morron, Lafayette, Colorado and Anne (Klenke) Weiss, Meadville, Pa.
