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Parsippany residents enjoy coffee with a cop

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Frank L. Cahill
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Chief Paul Philipps display drawing made by children from Troy Hills School

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany ShopRite located at 808 Route 46 had a half dozen cops there on Wednesday, March 1. But it was no emergency, no arrests, just coffee and plenty of donuts. It was another successful Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department 3rd Coffee with a Cop event.

Building and maintaining community trust is one of the most important challenges facing law enforcement today. This was the opportunity to engage in an open discussion with members of the Parsippany Police Department.

“It was wonderful to see and speak with so many people from throughout Parsippany at our Coffee with a Cop program, but for me, the highlight of the event was when we received the handwritten THANK YOU pictures from students of the Troy Hills Elementary school. That was unexpected and heartwarming,” stated Police Chief Paul Philipps.

Participating officers included Patrolman Remo D’Alessandro and Patrolman Brian Conover. Also present was Mayor James Barberio, Council President Louis Valori, Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Chief Paul Philipps, Captain John Wieners and Sergeant Allen Griffin.

“The strength of its success comes from it breaking down barriers,” Council Vice President Robert Peluso said. “They talk about everything, they’re not talking to people, they’re talking with people.”

Coffee With A Cop is a national program which has been widely successful. The program is a very informal one, the hope is to bridge the gap between police and community in an open forum to talk about anything.

“‘Coffee with a Cop’ brings our police officers and the residents they protect and serve together, over coffee, to discuss important issues and learn more about each other.  It is all about building valuable relationships one cup at a time,” stated Council President Louis Valori.

Gohn, Ilic and Carifi heading to New Jersey Wrestling State Tournament

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Frank L. Cahill
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Sharif Shamsudin, and Former Council Vice President Robert Peluso congratulating Michael Ilic

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School duo of P.J. Gohn and Michael Ilic came away with Region 2 championships at Mount Olive High School on Saturday, February 25.

PJ Gohn always a winner!

Gohn (132) earned a 3-1 overtime victory over Garfield’s Jordan Robinson in the finals.

Ilic (182), meanwhile, won by forfeit over DePaul’s defending state champion Brandon Kui, who withdrew due to a back injury.

Wrestling has been a big part of Michael Ilic’s life. Pictured when he was part of Par-Troy Wrestling

From little champs to big champs and now moving on to the States. These are three dedicated and hard working individuals. They are wrestlers who embraced the grind of an entire season and continue to work hard.

Most Outstanding Wrestler in District 8:
Parsippany Hills senior Justin Carifi was given the honor after pinning all three of his opponents to win the 113-pound title. In the finals, Carifi pinned top-seeded Kenny Kerwin of Passaic Valley late in the third period. Carifi, a 100-match winner, flattened Kerwin, senior state qualifier, in 5:42. Last season in 2016, Carifi finished 33-3.

Justin Carifi when he was part of Par-Troy Wrestling

Michael Ilic and PJ Gohn from Parsippany High School as well as Justin Carifi from Parsippany Hills High School all qualified at the Region 2 NJSIAA tournament this weekend to participate in the New Jersey Wrestling State Tournament.  The top 3 place winners at their respective districts make it to the regions.  Then the top 4 wrestlers from each region make the state tournament.  There are a total of eight regions in the entire state of New Jersey.  According to Coach Illic (Michael’s father) Michael, PJ and Justin have been wrestling together since they were 6 years old and were always major contributors to the many championship titles the recreation programs have achieved in the past.

They will compete in the state tournament next weekend at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

The state finals will begin Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

Lori Acker Promoted to SVP, Operational Transformation, Delta Dental

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Frank L. Cahill
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Delta Dental is located at 1639 Route 10 East, Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Delta Dental of New Jersey has promoted Lori Acker to Senior Vice President of Operational Transformation. Acker was previously Vice President of Claims and Customer Service. 

Lori Acker

Directing a staff of approximately 200, in this role Ms. Acker will run the organization’s core operations. She will also be responsible for realizing significant changes to DDNJ’s operating and technology roadmap model as the organization continues adapting to the evolution of the healthcare marketplace.

 “Lori is a results-driven executive who has consistently demonstrated meaningful progress, impactful achievements, and sound leadership since she came to Delta Dental in 1987,” said Dennis G. Wilson, President and CEO, Delta Dental of New Jersey. “Lori will work closely with me, our Executive Management team, and our Board of Trustees to architect and execute a set of solutions that will enable our organization to meet the demands of a rapidly changing market environment.”

Ms. Acker joined Delta Dental of New Jersey nearly 30 years ago, holding a progression of positions in the Premium Billing Department including Supervisor, Manager, and Director. In 1997, Acker transferred to Customer Service and was promoted to Assistant Vice President. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Claims and Customer Service, where she played a key role in all large group implementations and spearheaded major projects that successfully improved self-service capabilities.

Acker graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor of science in business administration. She is a Past President of the Garden State Chapter of the International Customer Service Association. 

About Delta Dental
Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. is New Jersey’s leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 1.6 million people through contracts with groups in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. is a newly licensed insurer that writes dental coverage on an insured basis, and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs. For more information, click here.

Mike Crispi Strongly Considering Run for Morris County Freeholder

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Frank L. Cahill
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Freeholder John Cesaro administers the Oath of Office to Secretary Michael Crispi as Joe Bock holds the bible at a recent swearing in at a Young Republicans meeting
Michael Crispi

MORRIS COUNTY —Mike Crispi, 24, is strongly considering a run for the Freeholder seat formerly held by Hank Lyon (Lyon is now pursuing a run for the General Assembly in Legislative District 26).

Crispi, a Cedar Knolls resident, believes he may be the answer to directly combat the rising issues in Morris County while persevering the aspects that make the county great.

Crispi captured the attention of his Young Republican associates Sunday night when he declared, “We have, in my mind, one of the most enviable places to live in the United States. With that being said it blows my mind that we are experiencing a rise in our median age.” “The question has been asked many times in the past few months by elected officials; how can we reverse this trend? Well the answer lies in true fiscal conservatism,” he continued.

Crispi believes that his youth and experience as well as his unique credentials and perspective may prove greatly beneficial for the citizens of the county. Crispi is a former collegiate athlete at Elon University and currently serves as a member of the Morris County Young Republican Executive Board while also working as the Regional Manager of Allstate Benefits. In his role at Allstate Benefits, Crispi consults with various businesses throughout the state and helps them construct the best risk management strategies in the wake of healthcare reform.

Crispi also comes from a long line of public servants. His father, Paul Crispi, recently retired as Federal Security Director for the US Department of Homeland Security in New York; his mother worked for the Federal Aviation Administration. Additionally, his grandfather worked for the Department of Defense and his grandmother worked for the Veterans Administration.

Parsippany Christian Boys Basketball beat Veritas Christian

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Christian beat Veritas Christian who was 32-0 the past two years and two time defending champs. Parsippany Christian’s last championship was 2013-2014 season. The proud boys play at the regionals in Maryland this upcoming weekend.

Alex Bent hit three 3-pointers and had 16 points for Parsippany Christian in a 55-45 win over Veritas Christian in the final of the Metro Christian Athletic Conference Tournament in Parsippany.

Tied at 43 after regulation, Parsippany Christian outscored Veritas Christian 12-2 in overtime. Michael Jetton and Ryan Crombie each put 11 points on the board in the win.

Jake Doorley scored 19 points while David Lacopo contributed 11, Luke Barber grabbed 13 boards and Tolu Akintunde pulled down 10 for Veritas Christian.

Parsippany Christian School, a private Christian school located in Parsippany, was founded in 1970. Parsippany Christian School consists of PK-12th grades. The purpose of the school is to provide a sound academic education integrated with a Christian view of God and the world. Social activities, athletics, and discipline procedures are also governed by biblical principles. The school is a member of American Association of Christian Schools and the Garden State Association of Christian Schools.

The school has an enrollment of 165 students.

Northvail’s 5th Graders Learn About the U.S. Government

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Frank L. Cahill
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Mrs. DeZao’s and Miss Clark’s class performed the Bill of Rights song to Northvail’s fourth graders.

PARSIPPANY — The final culmination of a unit exploring the United States Government resulted in Northvail’s fifth grade students having a better understanding of the reasons for having protective laws in society. They also learned how these laws are addressed in the U.S. Constitution. They were given the opportunity to analyze and explain the Bill of Rights and interpret the meaning of these first ten amendments. In their own words, illustrations and song the students recognized the significance of the Bill of Rights as well as how citizens are safeguarded by them. They also explored other institutions and features within the government.

 

 Picture: Mrs. DeZao’s and Miss Clark’s class performed the Bill of Rights song to Northvail’s 4th graders.

Fundraiser at the Parsippany Playhouse

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — To raise money for club and state projects, the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) has joined forces with the Women’s Theater Company to present a showing of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), a satire about musical theater written in the style of several musical theater greats from Rogers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim. The special evening is on Thursday, March 23 at the Parsippany Playhouse at the Parsippany Community Center, 11130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha.  WCPTH club members will be selling tickets for an evening of theater, appetizers, wine, and goodies. Tickets are $25.00.  The evening starts at 7:00 p.m. for appetizers and drinks.  At 8:00 p.m. the show starts.  For more information or tickets contact Mary Ann at (973) 285-0762 or maryoochala@yahoo.com.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.   The next General Meeting is Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or visit on the web by clicking here.

Meeting schedule is subject to change.  Please contact Cathy (Membership Chairman) if interested in attending a meeting or to confirm date and time.

973-984-0758 or womansclubofpth@gmail.com . .

Resident Sworn in as Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Lake Hiawatha resident Mae Noonan was recently sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) by The Honorable Maritza Berdote Byrne. CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties, a local non-profit organization, trains and supervises community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

The new volunteers have made the extraordinary commitment to “speak up” for these vulnerable children in court and to ensure that they receive the medical and educational resources they need to thrive, and most importantly that they find permanent, safe, and nurturing homes in a timely manner.

Family and friends gathered in the Morris County Courthouse to watch the volunteers take an oath agreeing to advocate for the best interest of the child and to perform the role of a judiciary volunteer. The new volunteers include Elaine Backer (Randolph), Agnes Clyne (Morristown), Janet Davis (Morristown), Mary Day (Hamburg), Adele Fasano (Morristown), Theodore Groh (West Milford), Karen Gruss (Long Valley), Dawn Haagensen (Morristown), Stacy Harrison (Bernardsville), Marialena Kearns (Mountain Lakes), Thomas Kelleher (Madison), Mary Owens (Sparta), Lisa Pompey (Sparta), Cecelia Puglio (Sparta), Jeanne Seigle (Morristown), and Michelle Sharpe (Towaco).

CASA volunteers participate in an extensive 36 hour training program before officially being sworn in to be assigned a child in the foster care system. The CASA volunteers ensure that these vulnerable children receive the educational and medical resources they need to thrive and that they find safe, permanent, loving homes as soon as possible.

CASA volunteers visit with the child regularly attend court hearings, school meetings, and meet with all parties involved in the child’s case. The volunteers report their findings to the judge and make recommendations for the child’s best interest.

“Our volunteers pledge to stay with each child until the case is closed, and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home,” said Lisa Barsky Firkser, Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties. “The advocate is often the only consistent adult presence in the child’s life.”

About CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties
CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties is part of a statewide network of community-based, non-profit programs that recruit, screen, train, and supervise volunteers to “Speak Up for a Child.” These children have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. CASA is the only program in New Jersey that uses trained volunteers to work one‐on‐one with children, ensuring that each one gets the services needed and achieves permanency in a safe, nurturing home. The next volunteer information session for Morris and Sussex Counties is on Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00 pm. Visit casamsc.org or call 973-998-7590 for more information about CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties.

 

Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting (02/22/2017)

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — There are two videos for the Township meeting of Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Although the Township labeled the video’s Agenda Meeting, it was actually a Regular Meeting.

Here is part 2

Calling all Peace and Dessert Lovers

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Frank L. Cahill
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This young baker gets a bit of an assist from Dad. Dylan came in third place in the junior division for her Harmony cake

ROCKAWAY — Sweet Peace Baking Contest and Tasting is coming to Rockaway on April 1. To celebrate peace, friendship and delicious desserts, Women in Unity is inviting amateur bakers, ages seven and up, to create a baked treat. All dessert items are welcome, including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, ethnic desserts and dessert bars. The theme is kindness and creative expression is encouraged in the decoration and presentation of the dessert.

An equal-opportunity event — plenty of guys entered their baked goods in last years contest. Luke is always reading.

Prizes will be given to the top bakers in three divisions: Junior, Teen & Adult. Judges are local business owners. There will also be a people’s choice award. The grand prize winner will receive the title of Rockaway Sweet Peacemaker!

Don’t bake? Don’t worry! Dessert lovers are welcome to attend for tasting, prizes and the awards ceremony. Come out for a fun afternoon celebrating peace, friendship and of course, great desserts!Peace – how sweet it is!

The contest and tasting will take place on Saturday, April 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 153 Chestnut Terrace, Rockaway (across from Parks Lake). For more information email by clicking here.

$5.00 entry fee for tasters. Proceeds to support The Jersey Battered Women’s Service.

Sweet Peace is sponsored by Women in Unity, a group of women from diverse backgrounds who have come together to build and support community through unity, friendship and service. On Facebook at Women in Unity Rockaway, NJ.

Latin American Flavors Come Alive at CCM

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Frank L. Cahill
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RANDOLPH – The Legacy Project, an interdisciplinary initiative at County College of Morris (CCM) that delivers engaging lectures for faculty, staff and the community, will present its third event of the 2016-17 academic year on Latin America. This event promises to be a treat for the senses, featuring a mini concert by Cubano Be Cubano Bop, a local seven-piece band, and a lecture by Ronaldo Linares, local chef and contestant on Food Network’s “Chopped.”

The event takes place Tuesday, March 21, 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m., in the Student Community Center, Davidson Rooms A-D, on CCM’s Randolph campus, 214 Center Grove Road. The event is free and open to the public.           

From noon to 12:45 p.m., Cubano Be Cubano Bop will welcome attendees with a mini concert, playing Afro-Cuban music featuring two horns, keyboard, bass and three percussionists (timbales, bongos, congas).

At 12:45 p.m., Linares will deliver his lecture. He has been in the kitchen since he could walk and has thrived with his different ventures – from being a Marine, to graduating from culinary school, to performing mixed martial arts, to authoring a book – all while running his restaurant with his family, balancing fatherhood and being a husband.

Born in Colombia during the turbulent cartel wars of the 1980s, Linares turned to cooking as his main ingredient in his journey from young immigrant, to rebellious teen, to successful chef and media personality. His cuisine is rustic/refined, drawing inspiration from the traditional dishes of his Colombian mother, an accomplished home cook, and his Cuban father, a French-trained chef.

From 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., attendees can enjoy another performance by Cubano Be Cubano Bop, as Linares signs his new cookbook, “Sabores de Cuba,” which will be on sale at the event.

The Legacy Project launched at CCM in 2013 with a panel discussion on civil rights. Over the years, the lecture series has grown in size and regularly gathers crowds of more than 300 people. The committee of faculty and staff who choose speakers and topics have focused on important issues, including the genocide in Rwanda, the Holocaust, Hurricane Katrina, prison reform and Latin American culture.

Visitors must obtain a parking pass from the Public Safety office, which is located across from Parking Lot 10 (a campus map can be found by clicking here). To reserve a seat, send an email to legacy@ccm.edu.

Habitat Affiliates Meet in Washington DC to Share the Importance of Their Work

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Frank L. Cahill
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Karen Allen - Morris Habitat Homeowner, Blair Schleicher Bravo- Morris Habitat CEO, and Liz DeCoursey-Morris Habitat COO at the 2017 Habitat on the Hill in Washington, DC.

MORRIS COUNTY — For three days in February every year, Habitat affiliates across the nation convene in Washington D.C. bringing one voice to increase support for safe, affordable homes throughout the U.S. with an emphasis on affordable homeownership opportunities, meeting with their local representatives and senators. This year nearly 300 people from around the country participated in the conference which chose the theme “One Vision-Many Voices!

During the conference, Habitat launched their first network-wide National Advocacy Agenda which will create a network of nearly 1,400 local affiliates in the U.S. pursuing a common advocacy agenda.

Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen

This year Blair Schleicher Bravo, Morris Habitat CEO and Liz Decoursey, the COO were joined by Karen Allen, a recent Morris Habitat homeowner, who brought our program to life by sharing her story of the positive impact affordable homeownership has had on her life and that of her family. They were glad to have a chance to meet with Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen at his office. Frelinghuysen has been a longtime supporter of Morris Habitat’s work.

According to Blair Schleicher Bravo, “It was an exhilarating week to meet with our legislators and join with other Habitat affiliates to advance better housing policies to ensure everyone in Morris County as well as in every community across the nation have a safe and affordable place to live. It was especially poignant to hear Karen tell our government leaders what our program has meant to her and her family.”

Habitat enables families to have access to affordable homes in a county where rents and home prices are high and continue to escalate. Living in Morris County, one of the nation’s wealthiest counties, is an unreachable goal for most low and moderate income families. Therefore, individuals who work in Morris County supporting our businesses, hospitals, and retail stores are unable to live in the area. Through Morris Habitat, some of these families are able to realize their aspirations of owning an affordable home in the county where they work.

“It made our job to advocate for support of HUD funding requests; increases in the HOME, SHOP and National Service (Americorps and Vista) programs, as well as to ensure tax reform, does not undermine access to adequate, affordable housing or non – profits’ abilities to meet critical needs.”

Karen, reflecting on the conference added “My weekend in DC, attending Habitat on the Hill 2017, was an eye-opening experience.  I did not know the full extent of the passion that this group has for people with a story similar to mine.  I learned a lot on the various needs being advocated for by them, for us.”

Mike Naughton’s Yankee Doodle Circus returns to Parsippany

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Frank L. Cahill
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Mike Naughton's Yankee Doodle Circus will be held at Parsippany Hills High School

PARSIPPANY —  Mike Naughton’s Yankee Doodle Circus will be held at Parsippany Hills High School on Sunday, March 12.  There will be three performances, 12:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Intervale PTA.

You can order exclusive pre-sale Tickets. Adults $18.00, and get two free children or teen tickets. Additional children tickets are only $7.00 Get your pre-sale tickets now before they go on sale to the general public.  Click here to purchase tickets or you can download the form by clicking here. Tickets day of show are Adult $18.00; Child or Teen $7.00

The performance will be at Parsippany Hills High School Gym, 20 Rita Drive.

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Coffee with a Cop to be held at ShopRite

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Frank L. Cahill
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Patrolman Brian Conover and Remo D'Alessandro

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany ShopRite located at 808 Route 46 is hosting Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department 3rd Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, March 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Coffee With A Cop is a national program which has been widely successful. The program is a very informal one, the hope is to bridge the gap between police and community in an open forum to talk about anything.

Update: Mack-Cali plans to “repurpose” 1633 Littleton Road

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Frank L. Cahill
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1633 Littleton Road is located on the corner of Campus Drive and has been vacant since 2014 when Skanska moved to Interpace Parkway. The building is a total of 57,722 square feet on two floors.

PARSIPPANY — In a recent article published on Parsippany Focus, regarding repurposing of office buildings in the Mack-Cali Office Complex, we have been told by a representative of Mack-Cali, “Apparently, 1633 Littleton is being repurposed.  Nothing on the other property.” (Editors note: The other property in question is Two Campus Drive, which is vacant and directly behind 1633 Littleton Road.) Roseland Residential Trust, Mack-Cali’s multi-family subsidiary, acquired Two Campus Drive in Mack-Cali’s Business Campus for approximately $5.5 million.  The strategic acquisition will pave the way for the execution of the mixed-use master plan for the Campus in Parsippany.

Two Campus Drive is located directly behind 1633 Littleton Road and is totally vacant. The building was previously occupied by Securitas Security Services USA. The building contains 128,045 square feet of office space and was recently purchased.

Recently, it has been rumored that Mack-Cali will repurpose office buildings off of Route 202 and Route 10. The plan, according to some, is to turn one of the Campus Drive buildings into 97 apartment units and store-fronts at the main level. There was also talk about bringing a upscale restaurant within the complex.

Parsippany officials won’t say if any empty Mack-Cali office buildings are being considered for housing complex. 1633 Littleton Road, built in 1978, formerly occupied by Skanska has been vacant since 2014 and 2 Campus Drive, which is directly behind 1633 is also vacant. Both properties, have a for-lease sign posted, but a review of the Mack-Cali website, shows no information for these two buildings. Loopnet.com indicates both properties are off the market. 1633 Littleton Road is directly across from the entrance to Sedgefield Civic Association (Sherwood Road).

The Highlands at Hilltop is similar to a development they are constructing in Morris Plains

In neighboring Morris Plains, Mack-Cali held a ceremonial ground breaking, in August 2016, for its newest luxury residential community, Signature Place at Morris Plains. This new complex is located approximately one-half mile from 1633 Littleton Road.

Signature Place on Littleton Road, Morris Plains

The new multi-family community will feature 197 luxury apartment homes and is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017.

This site was previously a vacant Mack-Cali office building that is being repurposed into a multi-family residential community. (Click here for article).

Council Vice President Robert Peluso

On February 7, 2017, The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council approved a liquor license transfer to Hanover Hospitality Corp, a subsidy of Mack-Cali. The vote passed 3-2. Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., and Council Vice President Robert Peluso voted against the transfer.

At the time of the hearing, Council Vice President Robert Peluso said “The request to transfer a plenary retail consumption license to the premises raises a concern for me without knowing the plans for the premises. The location where they request to move the license is approved as an office complex, a use that has one of the lowest impacts on surrounding properties. Without knowing the purpose of the transfer, I am concerned that this is a precursor to conversion to a use with greater impact on our community. I would like to see the full plan for the use of this license, and the property, before being asked to approve this application. The community has a right to know what is being proposed at the premises. I will not be a rubber stamp on an application without full disclosure to our community.”

The application indicates it will be used for a restaurant, and will be issued in the name of Hanover Hospitality Corp, and will remain a pocket license until such time a physical location is secured to transfer the license. A license which becomes inactive and is no longer sited at a business premises becomes a “pocket” license. At the time a pocket license is reactivated, the licensee must file an application for a place-to-place transfer of the license so that it may be sited at the new active business address. A spokesman for Mack-Cali stated “Nothing we can report. No leases signed.”

Mack-Cali, the state’s largest office landlord, is pushing ahead with plans to re-energize its 2.2 million square feet of space in Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Doing so means investing in new amenities such as cafeterias, fitness rooms and conference centers across roughly a dozen buildings, but also enhancing the area with new uses such as a hotel, a supermarket and new apartments, according to an article published in Real Estate New Jersey.

In recent years, Mack-Cali has bolstered its portfolio in Parsippany through both addition and subtraction. In January 2016 they acquired 3 Sylvan Way (click here for article), a 150,000-square-foot property, while selling four others on Century Drive and 600 Parsippany Road. (Click here for article).

In neighboring Morris Plains, Mack-Cali held a ceremonial ground breaking, in August 2016, for its newest luxury residential community, Signature Place at Morris Plains. The new multi-family community will feature 197 luxury apartment homes and is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017. This site was previously a vacant Mack-Cali office building that is being repurposed into a multi-family residential community. (Click here for article).

Parsippany has 140 properties with 16,241,867 square feet of office space averaging rentals of $25.70 per square foot.

Burglar Arrested for breaking into Tabor Road residence

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PARSIPPANY — Patrol Sergeant Sean Jasiecki, Detective M. Czajka and Patrol Officer J. Lubeck respond to a residence on Tabor Road for a reported burglary on February 4.

Upon their arrival the victim advised the Officers that numerous pieces of jewelry and electronics were stolen from the residence.

Officers located a garage door that was pried open by the suspect to gain entry.

After a brief investigation the suspected burglar was identified as Denzel Johnson.

Det. M. Czajka charged Mr. Johnson on a Complaint-Warrant with the following charges:
1 count in the 3rd Degree Burglary
1 count in the 3rd Degree Theft of Movable Property
1 count in the 4th Degree Hindering

Mr. Johnson subsequently turned himself in to the Morris County Correctional Facility on February 20, where he is still incarcerated.

Ithaca College Students Named to Spring Semester Dean’s List

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Frank L. Cahill
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Ithaca College

PARSIPPANY  — Ithaca College congratulates students named to Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester.

Lauren Astor, a 2015 Parsippany Hills High School graduate and Emerging Media major, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Communications for the fall 2016 semester. Lauren is an Social Media Marketing Intern at New York Minute Magazine.

Annemarie Lillis, also a 2015 Parsippany Hills High School graduate and Television-Radio major, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Communications for the fall 2016 semester.

From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study. Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, the College is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 460 graduate students.

Driver takes short cut and gets arrested

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — While patrolling the area of South Beverwyck Road and Route 46 at 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor observed a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado drive through a parking lot to avoid a traffic signal.

Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor conducted a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle in the parking lot of 855 Route 46 and made contact with Kevin Bishop, 49, Amsterdam, New York.

After a brief investigation, Mr. Bishop was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana. He was then transported from the scene for processing.

While being processed, Bishop was charged with Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,  Driving While Intoxicated, CDS in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Avoidance of a Traffic Control Signal.

He was released on his own recognizance into the custody of a sober adult pending his court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Lisa Tubbs opens “The Cleaning Authority” franchisee

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Lisa Tubbs recently opened her own business, The Cleaning Authority of Parsippany, after a career working in corporate communications for Solix, Inc. The daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs and small business owners, Tubbs was interested in creating something she could call her own while providing the people of Parsippany a residential cleaning service they could use.

To reach Lisa, call (973) 435-4374.

The Cleaning Authority founded in 1989 has been franchising for almost 20 years and has more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada. Completing more than 1.7 million cleans last year, the company is responsible for the proprietary “Detail-Clean Rotation System” designed to guarantee a thorough clean. The Cleaning Authority is an environmentally responsible residential cleaning franchise committed to using eco-friendly cleaning products. For more information, please click here or follow on Twitter @LiveLifeWeClean.

Lake Parsippany resident sentenced to 364 days in Jail in Multi-Town Motorcycle Chase

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Frank L. Cahill
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Paul Murch

PARSIPPANY  — Sussex County Prosecutor Francis A. Koch announced the sentencing of Paul Murch, who appeared before the Honorable William J. McGovern, III, J.S.C. at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton on February 8, 2017.

Murch, 21, Parsippany, was sentenced to three years Probation on condition that he serve 364 days in the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility and six month loss of his driver’s license.  He must also pay $1,081.00 in fines and fees.

He pled guilty on December 14, 2016, to third degree Eluding and various motor vehicle offenses.

In November of 2015 Andover Police attempted to pull him over for speeding.  He ignored police and continued riding his motorcycle into Newton.  He eventually stopped the bike and tried to flee on foot when he was apprehended by police.

Murch was represented by Daniel Marchese, Esq. and the State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Brent M. Rafuse.

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