PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Town Hall Council Agenda Meeting, Monday, May 8. This video is in two parts. The second part of the video appears below.
PACC held Informative Networking Meeting
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce held a networking meeting on “Social Media & Why We All Need to Engage.” The event was presented by Ilene Greene and Ted Polmar, Principals of MarketShare Communications and BizCircles Entrepreneurs Business Network.
“There was a time when social media was considered by some as a passing fad. Something that “the kids” were using, that businesses could never really benefit from. Today roughly eight-in-ten online Americans (79%) now use Facebook, a 7-percentage-point increase from a survey conducted about one year ago,” said Ilene Greene.
Popular social platforms have become marketing giants, offering businesses valuable data about their customers and a (mostly) free way to reach them. Social media for business is no longer optional.
The attendees had an opportunity to find out who is using social media, how often they engage and which ones. Social Media helps you get: Exposure • Brand Awareness • Customer Loyalty and more.
The event was held at IHOP, 792 Route 46.
For more information on Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, click here.
Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, May 16
MORRIS COUNTY — The deadline to register to vote in New Jersey’s 2017 gubernatorial primary election is Tuesday, May 16. In addition, there are a host of a state legislative, county elections and in Parsippany, Mayor and Council to be decided on Tuesday, June 6.
You may register to vote in Morris County if:
- You are a citizen of the United States
- You will be 18 years of age on or before the next election
- You are not incarcerated, on parole, or on probation due to a conviction for an indictable offense under any federal or state laws
- You are a Morris County resident 30 days before the election
- You are a resident of the election district in which you expect to vote at the time of registration
You can obtain voter registration applications from Khaled Madin, Township Clerk’s Office, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard or from the Morris County Board of Elections Office in Morristown. The form can be downloaded by clicking here.
The Board of Elections Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It will stay open late on Tuesday, May 16, until 9:00 p.m. to accept voter registrations.
Voter registrations cannot be submitted online, emailed or faxed. Original applications must be hand delivered or postmarked on or before Tuesday, May 16.
In the Tuesday, June 6 primary election, you may only vote for a candidate in your declared party (Republican or Democrat).
If you are a registered voter who has never declared a party, you will complete a Political Party Affiliation Declaration at your polling place on the day of the Primary Election. This declaration must be made before you will be permitted to vote in that Primary Election.
The General Election is the only time you can cross party lines.
You may not vote in a primary election if you are a declared US Constitution, Green, Libertarian, Natural Law, Reform, Socialist Party of New Jersey or Conservative Party member.
For a wealth of information on voting, please visit the Morris County Elections by clicking here.
To get a voter registration form and more information call (973) 285-6715 or click here.
Also, if you are not going to be in Morris County or can’t get to the polls that day, mail-in ballots can be obtained through the Morris County Clerk’s Office. The application can be downloaded by clicking here. The deadline to apply for mail-in ballots through the mail is May 30. The deadline to apply in person is June 5 at 3:00 p.m.
If you have a question regarding mail-in ballots or require a ballot mailed to your residence, please call (973) 285-6715.
Patriot Award presented to Larry Pascale of Hercules
PARSIPPANY — The United States Patriot Award was presented to Mr. Lawrence Pascale, Regional Sales Manager for Hercules. The company is located at 8 Eastmans Road.
The United Stated Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented Mr. Pascale with the Patriot Award for his support to Sterling Schwab, Hercules Account Executive, during his deployment to Afghanistan from August 2015 thru August 2016. Mr. Gerard Felt of the ESGR presented the award at Hercules Parsippany terminal on April 26.
The Award recognizes individuals at a company that support employees who are members of the US Guard and Reserve. The award reflects the efforts of Mr. Pascale to go above and beyond in his support of Guard and Reserve members.
Lawrence Pascale has been with Hercules Forwarding since November, 2009 managing the sales and operations of Hercules New Jersey terminal and the northeast region.
Hercules Forwarding is an award winning asset based motor carrier specializing in US to Canada LTL shipments. The carrier offers the service advantages and flexibility of a regional carrier, with the coverage of a national carrier; a crucial difference that has made Hercules one of the fastest growing LTL carriers in the market. Utilizing the latest “green” fleet technology advancements available to truck carriers, Hercules is a responsible partner with both the Canada Border Services Agency, and US Customs and Border Protection.
Council meeting rescheduled
PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori has rescheduled its regular meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
The rescheduled date will be Monday, May 22, 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.
Two cars collide on Smith and Littleton Road; both vehicles sustained damage
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, May 6 at approximately 7:20 p.m. Mr. Geovanni Barrientos, 22, Clifton was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry, heading south toward Littleton Road (off Route 46), when a vehicle driven by Ms. Olivia Matts, 17, West Orange, struck the front of his vehicle.
Ms. Matts ran the red traffic light on Smith Road heading toward Route 46 when she struck the vehicle. Ms. Matts was driving at 2017 Toyota Yaris.
Patrolman Clarence Deloatch investigated the accident and determined Ms. Matts was at fault for failure to observe a traffic signal.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Hiawatha Towing. At the time of the police report there were no summons issued.
Meet the Candidates Night
PARSIPPANY — The Puddingstone Community Club will be hosting a “Meet the Candidates Night” on Tuesday, May 23 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
There are four candidates running for Mayor and eight candidates running for the two open Township Council Seats.
Democrats and Republicans will be discussing their qualifications and platforms as well as taking questions from the audience.
Republican candidates for Mayor are James Barberio and Robert Peluso. Candidates for Township Council are Brian Stanton; Christopher Martino and Casey Parikh (Peluso Team); and Louis Valori and Vincent Ferrara (Barberio Team).
Democrat candidates for Mayor are Michael Soriano and Thomas Fulco. Candidates for Township Council are Janice McCarthy and Emily Peterson (Soriano Team); and Katherine Cassidy.
The Puddingstone Community Club is located at 24 High Ridge Road.
For additional information and RSVP please call Phil Eden at (862) 251-0281 or email at phil.eden@edenscastle.com or Tom Williams at (973) 540-9691 or email at tomwms@optonline.net.
The primary will be held on Tuesday, June 6. To find your voting location, click here.
Lauren O’Herlihy Named to Elmira College Dean’s List
PARSIPPANY — Lauren O’Herlihy, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany High School, has been named to the Elmira College Dean’s List for the Winter 2017 Term. Full-time students who achieve a grade point average of 3.600 or higher at the end of any Term I or Term II are placed on the Dean’s List at the college. Lauren is majoring in Speech And Language Disabilities.
Elmira College is a private, coeducational, Phi Beta Kappa college founded in 1855, located in Elmira, New York. The College has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,200 full-time mostly-residential students, and is the guardian of Quarry Farms where Mark Twain summered for decades and where he wrote many of his most iconic novels and is today a research center for visiting Twain scholars. The College has been ranked as a Best College in the Northeast by the Princeton Review and a Top Tier national liberal arts college by U.S. News & World Report, which also ranked Elmira College as a leading college, nationally, for student internships. The Philadelphia Inquirer cited the Elmira College campus as ‘picture postcard perfect.’
$50,000 Winning Ticket purchased at Baldwin News & Food Store was almost garbage
PARSIPPANY — Anup Patel, Piscataway, was cleaning out his car when he stumbled across a Powerball ticket he bought six months earlier in a cup holder.
He nearly threw it away. It’s a good thing he had second thoughts.
The ticket ended up being worth $50,000 by matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball.
He had purchased the ticket in July but forgot to check the numbers.
Patel claimed the ticket on February 3 — 190 days after the Powerball drawing. The ticket was purchased at Baldwin News & Food Store.
Winners have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
Board of Ed reportedly layoff 14 teachers, cut reading and writing program
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills School District plans to eliminate 14 teaching positions from the middle school and cut the school’s reading and writing program, according to the Daily Record. The district adopted the proposed cuts at the Thursday board meeting in response to severe budget deficits resulting from the hard cap limit of 2-percent increase…
Seven Parsippany residents honored “2017 Parsippany Good Scout Award” by Boy Scouts of America
PARSIPPANY — Boy Scouts of America, Patriots’ Path Council honored seven local citizens at the 2017 Parsippany Good Scout Award Dinner held on the evening of Tuesday, May 9 at Embassy Suites.
The event recognizes these seven outstanding citizens for their community service, as evidenced by their leadership and interests within the Parsippany community, and for their embodiment of the values of the century old Scout Oath and Law in their personal and professional lives.
The event chair was Council Vice President of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Robert Peluso.
“We are truly blessed to live in a community where so many people give so much back and serve as outstanding role models for our future leaders. I am honored to bring back the Parsippany Good Scout Awards after 15 years. The Scouting community considers service as one of its core values and I congratulate all of Parsippany’s honorees who display these values. Boy Scouts of America, Patriots’ Path Council considers all honorees heroes of character and compassion, dedication and devotion, selflessness, and service to the betterment of others. Scouting supports a world class Anti-Bullying Program and I am proud to be part of these youth programs” said Robert Peluso, Chairman of Good Scout Awards.
Peluso continued “Over 360 youths are served by nine scouting units under the leadership of 148 volunteers. In Parsippany we have five Packs for Cub Scouts two Troops for Boy Scouts sponsored by Saint Peter the Apostle Church, and Sedgefield Civic Association, one Venturing crew, and one police explorer post. Scouting teaches the passion for reaching goals without a me-first attitude of self-importance, and how to be a team member along with lifesaving First Aid skills that can save a life anywhere. Scouts use the EDGE Method by explaining, demonstrating, guiding, and enabling. This youth movement provides ideals that speak to life-values and teaches skills. The Boy Scouts of America provides a solid STEM program for first through twelfth grades. As Scouts, our children can pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and their sub-disciplines with in each of these as career paths or hobbies.”
This years honorees were Frank Cahill; Tony Cerbo III, Cindy Cooper, and Joe Cerbo; Karen DeChristopher; Frank Iannetta, MD, FAAFP; and Casey (Kaushik) Parikh.
Frank L. Cahill, Publisher, Parsippany Focus
Frank Cahill has been an outstanding individual serving the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills for over 25 years. He volunteers his time with the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, Homeless Solutions to name a few. Frank is owner and publisher of Parsippany Focus. Parsippany Focus was first published on October 1, 1989.
Frank is dedicated to Parsippany. He attends many high school football games, Plays, Concerts, Pancake fundraisers for organizations raising funds, Boy Scout events, Girl Scout events, and elementary school through high school. He is there making sure everyone gets the coverage and publicity they deserve.
He also donates website design and hosting to numerous Non-Profit Organizations such as Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills, American Legion, Kiwanis Club, Parsippany Chamber of Commerce and others.
On September 30, 1992, The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills named that day as “Frank Cahill Day” in Parsippany. Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen congratulated Frank Cahill on January 30, 2012 as being selected recipient of the 2012 Board Member of the Year Award from Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
On October 1, 2015, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Council named that day as “Parsippany Focus Day.”
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Rotary nominated Frank Cahill as Small Business Person of the Year and was honored on February 28, 2015. Cahill was honored with a prestigious ‘Courage Under Fire’ award on Saturday, June 27 from Society of Professional Journalists.
Frank Cahill has volunteered on the following non-profit organizations:
- Board Member of New Jersey Chapter of Cooley’s Anemia Foundation for over ten years
- Board Member, Vice President, President-elect Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce
- Volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
- Volunteer Homeless Solutions
- Volunteer Children’s Cancer Foundation
- Current President-Elect Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, and Past Vice President Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Frank Cahill has the ability to relate to all ages and has open ears to listen to everyone and never closes a door on any individual.
Karen DeChristopher
Division Marketing and Customer Relations Administrator Western Pest Services
Karen DeChristopher is a resident of Morris Country for over 22 years. She develops life-long mentoring relationships with many of the people she comes in contact with. Inspired by her life experiences, understanding of the needs of people in distress and the desire to encourage others guides Karen throughout her life for a history of giving back. She continuously offers her talents, knowledge, financial, and emotional support to help make a difference in the lives of others for many organizations that she is involved with. Karen is involved in many local community efforts and non-profits. Currently, she is the Senior Community Emergency Team (CERT) Leader for the Parsippany Office of Emergency Management; the Board Vice President of Family Promise of Morris County; Vice President of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany; Chair of the American Cancer Society Luminaria Committee and Event Lead Co-Chair for Relay for Life of Central Morris County; and a member of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy-Hills Karen somehow also finds time to support and advocate for the Jersey Battered Women’s Services, Prevent Child Abuse-NJ, Parsippany Food Pantry, and the Center for Hope Hospice. In her professional life, she has worked for over 24 years as the Division Marketing & Customer Relations Administrator at Western Pest Services in Parsippany. She is the Program Director and Parliamentarian on the Executive Committee of the Rollins Employee Relief Fund. She has been nominated for Western’s “Circle of Excellence” award eight years in a row and won every other year. In 2004, Karen was awarded the “Legion of Honor” award by the Chapel of Four Chaplains, which honors outstanding members of society whose lives model the giving spirit and unconditional service to the community. In September 2011, Karen received the company’s exclusive and prestigious “President’s Club Award,” and in April 2012, she was the recipient of Western’s second annual “Women of Distinction Award.” Outside of work, DeChristopher has just as many accomplishments. In November 2011, Karen was honored as the first recipient of Family Promise’s Community Impact Award and received a citation and resolution issued by Senator Anthony Bucco and the N.J. State Legislation for all that she does for Family Promise and her community. In addition, Karen along with the entire CERT & RACES groups were recognized by the mayor of Parsippany and the town council with a certificate for their efforts during Hurricane Irene. In June 2016, Karen was presented with the “Eternal Flame Award” which was presented by the American Cancer Society in recognition of Karen taking her “cancer experience” and turning it into something positive by helping others facing the disease. Then on January 10, 2017, Karen received the George F. Hixon Fellowship Award presented by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany for all her contributions to the betterment of the club. Being one of ten siblings, an important aspect of Karen’s life is her family — Karen’s tireless and selfless efforts would not be possible with out the support of her husband Ralph and her three children.
Casey (Kaushik) Parikh – Past Chairman Parsippany Planning Board
and Retired Director of Data Communications ADT/TYCO
Casey is a honest, courteous, and generous person with high moral values. He is an active volunteer and provides selfless service to the Parsippany community. He mentors the younger generation and works with seniors to improve their quality of life. He always looks for the opportunity to serve the community. Casey has been a resident of Parsippany for over 30 years. He lives with his wife Rita. His daughter Coral lives with her husband Krishna in New York. His son Emil, also in NY, is an IT professional. Casey graduated as an Electrical Engineer from the University of Bombay, India. He earned his Masters and MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology. Casey worked at Kennedy Space Center, FL for NASA as a launch team member of the Space Shuttle. At Tyco International he served as Director and recently retired to dedicate his full attention to community service. Casey served as chairman of the planning board for 24 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club and currently is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. He is one of the founders of the Parsippany Indian Association. He has served on the Board of Education demographics committee; as board member of the Parsippany Day Care; and the Attorney Ethics Committee and as an advisor to Morris county seniors. He is always looking for opportunities to help others.
Honorees Tony Cerbo III, President; Cindy Cooper and Joe Cerbo, Vice Presidents
Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouse & Garden Center has spent over a century serving the town and surrounding communities. From a simple roadside stand established in 1913, Cerbo’s has grown into full service garden center that takes pride in growing plants and nursery stock that thrive in Morris County. As a family-run business, Cerbo’s takes pride in strong family values instilled by Anthony Cerbo Sr. and his son Tony Cerbo, Jr. Now, as Tony Cerbo III, alongside his sister Cindy and brother Joe, have taken over daily operations, they are working closely with a fourth generation of Cerbos to reinforce the understanding that taking pride in your work and educating the consumer is what makes the garden center thrive. Whether the family is working on plant sales for a local school or encouraging Arbor Day tree plantings, they are conscious of the community. And, with rain gardens and sustainable agriculture, the Cerbo family has the future in mind with environmental awareness.
Frank Iannetta, MD, FAAFP,
Associate Medical Director, Vanguard Medical Group in Montville
Dr. lannetta received his medical degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1987. He then finished a three-year residency at Mountainside Hospital, and was chief resident during his final year. He has been in practice in Montville for over 26 years. He has been a guest speaker on local cable and radio stations on a multitude of medical topics. Dr. lannetta is an assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 72 of Parsippany, and has been involved in Scouting for over 15 years. He is currently a member of the risk management committee. During his free time, he can be found enjoying time with his wife and six children, four of whom were adopted from foster care. They have cared for more than 60 other children since 1996. He also spends time updating his computer skills, reading science fiction and fantasy and tending to his extensive comic book collection.
Police break up wild party on South Beverwyck Road
PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany Police Officers responded to a residence near the intersection of South Beverwyck Road and Edgewood Court for a noise complaint on Saturday, May 6 at 11:40 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers spoke to Adam Gill, 21, Oak Ridge. He was advised of the complaint and that the 400+ guests should disburse.
While speaking to Mr. Gill multiple physical altercations began to occur on the rear deck and inside the residence between partygoers.
When the Officers attempted to break up one of the fights on the deck, they were encircled by the crowd who began pushing the officers.
Additional Parsippany Police patrols responded to the scene, along with other nearby jurisdictions. With assistance from Officers from the below jurisdictions the partygoers were disburse without further issue.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
The jurisdictions that assisted were:
New Jersey State Police, Hanover Police Department, East Hanover Police Department, Morris Plains Police Department, Morristown Police Department, Denville Police Department, Wharton Police Department, Morris County Park Police, Fairfield Police Department, Rockaway Police Department, and Montville Police Department.
Adam Gill along with James Moran, 22, Waldwick, who are both tenants of the premise, were both issued Local Ordinance violations for the Noise complaint.
They were both released on their own recognizance pending their court date.
Unemployment rate falls to 4.2 percent
TRENTON — New Jersey’s unemployment rate continued its decline for the fourth consecutive month in March, falling for the seventh time in the past eight months, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which fixed the rate at 4.2%. It marks the state’s lowest unemployment rate since May 2007, and it was again below the national average, which was 4.5% in March.
The BLS household survey data showed more New Jersey residents, 4,331,300, reported to be working in March than at any other time in state history, and the lowest number of people, 190,700, reporting to be unemployed since July 2007. However, the BLS data was mixed, with preliminary employer survey data for the month showing total nonfarm wage and salary employment contracted by 17,500 to reach a seasonally adjusted level of 4,111,000 (-19,100 private, +1,600 public).
Looking at the longer term BLS data, New Jersey’s private-sector employers have added 54,100 jobs over the past year (March 2016 – March 2017). Since February 2010, the low point for private-sector employment during the most recent recession, private-sector employment in the Garden State has increased by 306,500 jobs.
“New Jersey’s economic recovery continues, with a 10-year low unemployment rate that is better than the national average and a record number of employed New Jerseyans,” said James Wooster, Chief Economist for the state Department of Labor & Workforce Development. “On a month-to-month basis, the payroll employment numbers often demonstrate a certain instability, especially for the initial estimates. However, the overall trend of growth and recovery shows no real sign of abating.”
Based on more complete reporting from employers, previously released February estimates were revised by 1,700, to show an over-the-month (January – February) total nonfarm employment gain of 10,900 jobs. Preliminary estimates had initially indicated an over-the-month gain of 12,600 jobs. The state’s February unemployment rate also was revised from 4.4%, which was originally reported, to 4.5%.
In March, job gains were posted in three of nine major private industry sectors: manufacturing (+300), information (+300), and education and health services (+200). Sectors that recorded losses included: leisure and hospitality (-6,300), professional and business services (-5,000), trade, transportation, and utilities (-4,300), construction (-2,800), other services (-1,200), and financial activities (-300). Over the month, public sector employment was higher by 1,600, with all of the advance occurring at the local government level (+1,700).
Financial advisers achieve Circle of Success recognition
PARSIPPANY — Marco Lima, CFP, and Adam C. Anderson, CFP, CRPC, Private Wealth Advisors with Morris Retirement Advisors, a financial/private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Parsippany and Sparta, have qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement in 2017.
To earn this achievement, Lima and Anderson established themselves as two of the company’s top advisors by consistently demonstrating exceptional commitment to financial planning and superior client service. Only a select number of high-performing advisors earn this distinction.
As Private Wealth Advisors, Lima and Anderson provide financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations, and provided in one-on-one relationships with their clients. Morris Retirement Advisors has served the Parsippany area since 2014 and the Sparta area since 2015. For more information, please contact Carol Kupetz at (973) 917-3905 or visit the Ameriprise office at 3799 Route 46.
About Ameriprise Financial
At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 120 years. With a network of 10,000 financial advisors and outstanding asset management, advisory and insurance capabilities, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of consumer financial needs. For more information, visit ameriprise.com or www.ameripriseadvisors.com/marco.x.lima/
Letter carriers Stamp Out Hunger May 13
PARSIPPANY — Letter carriers across the country will take part in their 25th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” on Saturday, May 13.
The drive, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), is America’s largest one-day food collection event that provides millions of pounds of food to local hunger relief agencies.
Place non-perishable food items in a bag next to the mailbox before the letter carrier arrives on Saturday, May 13 and the letter carrier will do the rest. Food collected is donated to local food pantries.
In the Morristown area, the food will be donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry. Some of the items most needed are canned soup, canned fruit, canned tuna, evaporated, dry or shelf stable milk, pasta sauce in cans or plastic jars, canned beans, pasta and cereal.
In 2016, the Interfaith Food Pantry served nearly 10,000 people across Morris County, distributing more than one million pounds of food. Food Pantry clients include low-income working families and their children, senior citizens living on fixed incomes, people with disabilities and others unemployed or in crisis.
For more information click here or call (973) 335-2587.
Barking dog results in a Warrant Arrest
PARSIPPANY — Officer Marc Fernandez responded to a residence on Warren Drive for a barking dog complaint at 6:49 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3.
Upon arrival he spoke to Karen Shutta-Cullen, 49, Parsippany.
After being advised of the situation she brought the dogs back into the residence. While walking back to his patrol vehicle the dogs were again let outside and began barking unprovoked for approximately thirty minutes.
While preparing the Local Ordinance violation Summonses, he found an active traffic warrant for Mrs. Shutta-Cullen issued by East Hanover Municipal Court with a bail amount of $1,000.00.
Patrol Officer Fernandez again made contact with Mrs. Shutta-Cullen, issued her two Disturbing the Peace Local Ordinance violations Summonses for the barking dogs, and placed her under arrest.
She was transported back to Parsippany Police Department were she was processed and released on her own recognizance pending her new court date.
Shoplifter at CVS; Suspect fled scene
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Office E. Elston responded to the CVS, 3503 Route 46 on a reported shoplifting on May 3 at 3:40 p.m.
After a brief investigation it was determined that an unknown female suspect exited the store without paying for approximately $200.00 worth of merchandise.
After leaving the store the suspect fled the area with the merchandise in an unknown vehicle.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
Wallet stolen at Planet Fitness
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer C. Deloatch responded to Police Headquarters to speak to a victim of a theft. It was determined that the victim’s wallet was stolen from their unsecured locker at Planet Fitness, 2956 Route 10 between 3:15 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on April 28.
Numerous personal items, gift cards, credit cards, and cash were inside the wallet.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
Joshua Grayson graduates Thornton School of Music
PARSIPPANY — Joshua M. Grayson, formerly of Parsippany, will receive his PhD in musicology on May 12 from the Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California. The subject of Dr.Grayson’s doctoral dissertation is the music of Arnold Schonberg and how his rediscovering his Jewish identity because of Nazism affected the music he wrote.
Dr. Grayson, who graduated from both Parsippany Hills High School and the Julliard School of Music pre-college in 2002, also attended Indiana University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelors of Music in Performance. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
Vernon man sentenced for 2016 fatal crash in Butler
MORRIS COUNTY — Timothy J. Runo, 21, Vernon man was sentenced to 270 days in jail in addition to probation and community service for crimes related to a 2016 fatal motor vehicle crash in Butler in a case brought by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp.
Runo was imposed by Superior Court Judge Stephen Taylor in Morristown. In addition to jail time, Runo will be on probation for four years, must perform 150 hours of community service and pay restitution in an amount yet to be determined to the victims. Additionally, his driver’s license was suspended for one year upon his release from jail.
The charges stem from a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Route 23 eastbound at approximately 11:30 p.m. on July 29, 2016. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that the defendant was driving his vehicle with two other passengers at the time of the crash. The crash resulted in injuries to all three of the occupants.
One of the passengers sustained serious bodily injury. The other passenger sustained serious bodily injuries that ultimately resulted in his death on August 9, 2016. The investigation revealed that Runo had been operating his vehicle recklessly by driving at an excessive speed.
Morris County Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Schellhorn, who represented the state, stressed during sentencing the importance of deterring individuals who drive too fast. Noting widespread concern about those who talk on the phone or text while driving, Schellhorn said, “We have almost forgotten that speed kills.”
The defendant entered guilty pleas in February to two counts of assault by auto, which are crimes of the fourth degree. He was taken into custody at the time of the plea and remanded to jail pending sentence.
Members of the Butler Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit contributed to this investigation and prosecution.