Letter to the editor: I am in favor of the easement assessment
Dear Editor:
This is my response to “Resident Sounds off about Proposed Lake Parsippany Easement Assessment”. An important issue which the letter failed to mention, is how many people use the lake’s property for free.
I grew up in Lake Parsippany, I was a member of the lake as a child, that’s where I learned to swim. I may no longer want to swim in the lake but I do enjoy its beauty. It’s still beautiful to look at and it’s the reason I moved back to this section of Parsippany. Even though I moved here because of the lake, I opted not to become a member. Would you like to know why? Because now a days people just roam all over the private property. Why should I pay a membership to walk on the grounds when a large percentage of residents use the lake property without being members? This is why I am for the mandatory assessment fee. The truth is the lake needs money to maintain, to remain viable and it is understandable that people who do not want to swim in it, do not want to join the association but it’s not fair that people refuse to abide by the rules, take advantage and continue to use the lake’s grounds. In the past, I have blamed the LPPOA for that, but I guess they can only do so much.
The letter mentioned property sales. Currently, Indian Lake’s assessment fee is $135. Let me tell you, that community’s property sales are not hurting. Also, that community is not cutting down all its trees and tearing down all its 2/3 bedroom homes. 2/3 bedroom homes actually sell for decent prices in that neighborhood. If my home was located in that lake community, I could sell it but in Lake Parsippany, it’s considered a “Tear Down”. That part of Denville, like so many other Morris County lake communities, has a thriving real estate market and also maintains the integrity of its homes and the health of its lake. Not every tear down in Lake Parsippany in recent time has been a derelict property. These new construction homes are just about square footage, not quality or craftsmanship. This trend hurts my property value. It’s all related. I’m sure people will say I am against change. Well, if embracing change means we‘ll be walking around a dried up pit, surrounded by treeless lots and soulless McMansions, then yes, I have a hard time accepting change.
And with regards to our tax money being used to keep up the dams, dikes, spillway, spillway bridge, detention and retention basins, as the letter states, let’s be clear, our storm drains run into this lake’s catch basins, tax money must go towards that maintenance or it would be a real mess for everyone who lives in the area. That’s not us contributing to or helping the LPPOA. The association’s cause is admirable. They want the lake healthy and clean so it can be enjoyed by generations to come – swimming, fishing, sailing, walking, jogging . . . this means extra care and support is needed.
Or maybe we should just let it become a state run cesspool?
I work two jobs to make my mortgage payment and let me tell you, I will scrape, save and sacrifice to make that $115 assessment fee. I recently asked my 96 year old Grandmother, who lives off my Grandfather’s modest pension, her opinion. She said, “Something’s in life are worth the price”. That summed it up for me. One of her only enjoyments is being driven around that lake, watching the sunset, looking at the swans. If there is not enough funds to ensure the health of that lake, we as a community should intervene. Lake Parsippany should be maintained by the residents that live here, like all the other nearby lake communities. I do not want that lake turned over to the state. It will become a hole in the ground. A smelly hole in the ground. That lake deserves a longer life span and I think we owe it one. And if people are going to continue to walk on LPPOA’s property, have picnics, sit on its benches, pose for selfies . . . then they should contribute.
Something’s are worth the price. Let’s try to hold on to what little beauty is left in this town. As we all know, Lake Parsippany is a man-made lake, and it must be maintained properly or it will die. I like to end this letter with a small list of some uncommon birds that either reside or visit Lake Parsippany from time to time. In these present times, where nature is not respected nor welcomed, it is humbling and reassuring to witness wildlife benefitting from man.
Thank you
Bridget Cazzetto
Resident sounds off about proposed Lake Parsippany Easement Assessment
Dear Editor:
The following was confirmed by the Township at the Thursday, October 6, 2016 Township Council meeting.
The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills maintains and restores The Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association’s (LPPOA) dams, dikes, spillway, spillway bridge, detention and retention basins at no cost to the LPPOA. The township has been paying the bill since the 1980.
Lake Parsippany Property Owners remember that when the Lake Parsippany Board of Directors presents you with a mandatory assessment fee of $115.00 next year.
The largest part of any lake budget is the maintenance of the dams and dikes.
The LPPOA does not have to worry about these maintenance and restoration costs. Your tax dollars already go to the maintenance and the restoration of the LPPOA’s dams, dikes, spillway, spillway bridge, detention and retention basins.
This IS YOUR FAIR SHARE obligation to the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association.
The Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association has presented a plan to assess the 2,204 home owners who live within the lakes boundaries an assessment fee each year. This assessment would be passed down to any person who will buy their house in the future. Great selling point! Don’t think so!
Their budget proposed for 2017 states the mandatory assessment fee would be $115.00. The Association states that they would will keep that rate in future years. Sound like the same rhetoric you hear about your TAX BILLS. The resolution of the Board of Trustees of Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association (if passed) states: A collection policy will be established for property owners who refuse to pay the assessment, which will include late payment charges, attorney’s fees and costs of collection and a lien on the delinquent property. The association should not demand money from area lake residents. They need to realize everyone does not have the time to sit on a beach in the summer. The residents are people who work hard for their money just to pay their bills. Residences don’t need another bill because an association thinks they need more money.
Call or email the Board of Directors of the LPPOA. JUST SAY NO TO THIS UNFAIR ASSESSMENT before the October 19, 2016 vote.
Very truly yours
Name withheld
(on file at Parsippany Focus)
Donate Your Electronics and help Victims of Domestic Violence
PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is collecting used smart phones, cell phones, IPads and IPods during October, Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
All money earned by recycling these items will be donated to Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) of Morris County.
Collection boxes are located at:
- Cerbo Lumber & Hardware at 1855 Route 46 Eastbound
- Atlanta Bread Company at 1711 Route 10 Eastbound in the Kohl’s Shopping Center
- White Stone Dry Cleaners at 484 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
- IHOP, 792 Route 46 Westbound in the Arlington Plaza Shopping Center
For additional information on JBWS, please contact info@jbws.org,
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. Area women are invited to attend the October General Meeting on Monday, October 24 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 by clicking here or visit their website by clicking here.
Employment Horizons Welcomes John J. Cox to Board of Trustees
MORRIS COUNTY — Employment Horizons’ Board of Trustees recently welcomed John J. (Jack) Cox, Chief Financial Officer of Apos Medical and Sports Technologies, LTD. (New York) and Founder of NorthBridge Business Advisors (Morristown), as its newest member. Cox has held numerous executive positions, including Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Weichert Family of Companies and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with Casio America, Inc. He began his career with Price Waterhouse in Morristown after attending the University of Scranton.
Cox is a member of the Knights of Columbus and active in his church community, St. Virgil’s Parish, Morris Plains, a member of the Diocese of Paterson Finance council and the Board of Adjustment for the Borough of Morris Plains.
Volunteerism has always been important in his family. “Devoting time and effort to Employment Horizons has the dual benefit of contributing to the community by promoting the benefit of employing our clients and also fostering the self-esteem of our clients,” states Cox.
President Kennedy once said, “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” And, Cox adds, “We also must find time to be the people to thank.”
Cox resides in Morris Plains with his wife, Lisa. He has two adult children.
Employment Horizons is the premier not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive employment, training and job placement services to persons with disabilities and other disadvantages in the greater Morris County area. For more information about Employment Horizons and to learn about upcoming events, click here.
Lake Parsippany Easement Assessment Information Session to be held
PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Easement Assessment Information Session will be held on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Parsippany Club House, 701 Lake Shore Drive.
Information sessions are open to all 2016 LPPOA members. To gain admission you must have a current 2016 photo badge. There will be no guest badges allowed or any other exceptions.
The Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association (LPPOA) is in the process of attempting to pass an easement assessment which will allow them to collect money from 2,204 homeowners who live near the lake under the guise of the lake view increases the property value therefore the home owner should pay to upkeep the lake appearance
The LPPOA has already invested vast funds to pay for lawyers to pass this easement. The meetings are to explain to the members the easement assessment and have the general membership to vote to move forward.
In the event a homeowner decides not to pay the easement assessment a Lein will be placed on the property.
Since the public will be impacted by these votes it is imperative the public be informed of these secret meetings.
Should the LPPOA be held accountable to the sunshine laws?
A reader submitted to Parsippany Focus: “Hello, recently I’ve been researching the Lake Parsippany Easement Assessment. My main concern is the absolutely disregard in the voting system. With the presidential elections coming up we are all reminded of how the citizens of a location have the most power in the democratic system. However this system is not being honored in the deciding of this Assessment. Around 300 families will vote on the well being of 2,204 families, which I think is the absolute definition of unfair. This vote should be open to everyone in district 1-4. I have contacted all the members on the LPPOA and have gotten no response. I have also contacted Mayor James Barberio’s office with no response. I think as leaders of this community it is their job to make sure everyones voices are heard. The proposal of this idea is fine. Democracy is built off ideas proposed by the common man. However the only people allowed in the meeting are members who hold a lake badge. Which costs over $250.00 for the year.”
Currently LPPOA has no President. The following is a list of officers:
Bill Sempier, Vice President. Email: lppres@hotmail.com
Marilyn Ammirata, Secretary
Phil Berardo, Treasurer. Email: philberardo@optonline.net
Dan Nazzaro, Financial Secretary. Email: member252@optonline.net
Debbie Orme, District 1 (Drewes Beach Area). Email: josephorme@aol.com
Maryellen Iradi, District 3 (Jorges Beach Area). Email: mesprech@yahoo.com
Barbara Allu, District 4 (Hoffman Beach Area). Email: baallu@aol.com
Sebastian Ostolaza, District 4 (Hoffman Beach Area). Email: sebastian.ostolaza@gmail.com
For more information on the Lake Parsippany Easement Assessment, click here.
The Bylaws of Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association would need to be amended to include the appropriate and legal language needed to implement and manage the Annual Assessment/Easement Fee.
Over the past 14 months, LPPOA volunteers have been investigating the possibility of implementing an easement assessment on all 2204 homes within the original purchase tract of the lake.
In addition to the volunteers, with membership approval, LPOAA have secured the services of Eileen Born of Dolan and Dolan Attorneys to investigate the costs, steps and stages that would be needed in the process. The Board has projected that the possibility exists that they may be unable to support the lake from our operating budget within the next 6-10 years.
This projection was confirmed as part of the membership volunteer’s investigation. Over the years, the LPPOA Board has been learning from its participation in COLA (Coalition of Lake Associations) and by observing the efforts of other lakes in the area. Many have begun or are transitioning to a mandatory payment structure. Most recently transitioned are Lakes Arrowhead and Intervale, Many members have asked why the LPPOA doesn’t have a mandatory membership of all property owners in the Lake Parsippany community. The basic premise being that in order to reap the benefit of living in the community you need to help with the burden of cost. The concept is often referred to as an “Easement Assessment”. Basically how it would work is that every property within the boundaries of the original purchase tract of Lake Parsippany would be required to pay an annual assessment fee. This fee would cover lake property maintenance and would include structured lake usage privileges. These specific maintenance and usage privilege are included in this information package for your review, available by clicking here. In addition to the assessment fee, a membership option would be available at an additional cost that would allow full access to all lake activities as a full membership does today.
There will be a special meeting of the membership for the purpose of acting on a proposed recommendation to initiate an easement assessment upon all property owners within the original purchase tract of Lake Parsippany.
The meeting will be held at the East Lake Elementary School, 40 Eba Road, starting promptly at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19. Proof of property ownership and LPPOA 2016 photo badge membership required for entry to the meeting. No guest badges no exceptions.
Parsippany is among the 10 cheapest cities to insure a car in New Jersey
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany premiums were ranked 22% below the average in New Jersey by ValuePenguin. Parsippany car insurance averaged $2,000 per year.
The least expensive places in New Jersey come mostly from the mid-northwestern part of the state, mainly from Somerset and Morris counties. The main exception is Point Pleasant Beach, the study’s least expensive city, located in Ocean County in southern New Jersey. The five cities together were about 26% under the state average with our sample driver paying about $1,902 per year. Compared to the least expensive cities in New York and Pennsylvania, they were 85% and 49% more expensive, respectively.
Quotes were collected from a variety of insurance companies across 99 towns and cities in New Jersey to understand how, and why car insurance costs vary across the state. Here are some of the findings:
- Premiums in Parsippany are 22% below the NJ state average.
- The average cost of car insurance in NJ was $2,551
- Eastern New Jersey is more expensive than Western New Jersey
- The closer to New York City you get, the pricier car insurance is
For more information, click here.
Kafe Mozart donates to Denville Demons Baseball
PARSIPPANY — Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill Plaza West, donated $240.00 to Denville Demons Baseball, as part of their “Dine for Dollars” program.
In a continuing effort to support worthy neighborhood causes, Kafe Mozart invites local non-profit groups to participate in their “Dine for Dollars” fundraiser program. “Dine for Dollars” is a fun and easy way for Kafe Mozart to assist in raising funds for a cause or organization of your choice.
Kafe Mozart is open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Kafe Mozart offers entertainment on Thursday and Friday evenings. Among the local performers are Grover Kemble, Frank Elmo, Hank Sharpio and Anthony Duke Claus. For a complete schedule of performers visit www.KafeMozart.com
To make a reservation call (973) 998-7788.
Tryouts for the Denville Demons Baseball 2017 Travel teams will be held the weekend of October 15 and 16 at Gardner. Tryouts will be for the following teams only: 8U, 9U and 11U. This is based on the player’s 2017 playing age. Players must be registered for the 2017 rec season prior to tryouts in order to be eligible.
Evaluations for the 2017 Spring Rec season will also take place on the weekend of October 15 and 16 at Gardner Field. Players should be registered prior to attending, or may register on the spot.
Please contact denvillebaseball@gmail.com with any questions.
Lake Parsippany Firetruck visits Carousel of Learning
PARSIPPANY — Firefighter Andy brought a Lake Parsippany firetruck to visit Carousel of Learning Childcare Center, on Friday October 7. The children have been learning all about fire prevention this week. It was great that Firefighter Andy brought the truck, explained some fire safety rules, showed the children how he looks with all his gear on, and let them squirt water from a real fire hose. It was the best visit ever! Thank you so much firefighter Andy!
Carousel of Learning Childcare Center is located at 244 Kingston Road.
For more information, click here.
Annual Rabies Immunization Clinic set
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany’s Annual Rabies Immunization Clinic for dogs and cats will be held Saturday, November 5 at the Office of Emergency Management Building at the Recycling Center. There will be no charge for dogs and cats.
Times for the clinic will be 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for dogs and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for cats.
All dogs must be restrained on a leash and accompanied by an adult. Cats must be restrained in carriers or similar carrying devices.
Additional questions please call the Parsippany Health Department at (973) 263-7160.
Annual Trunk or Treat is planned at Veterans Memorial Park
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township has scheduled its “Annual Trunk or Treat” for Monday, October 31, starting at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Families are invited to participate in the annual Trunk or Treat.This event provides a safe and fun place for Parsippany children to trick or treat from trunk to trunk, instead of door to door.
Residents are encouraged to decorate their vehicle and head over to Veterans Memorial Park for the celebration. Participating children will be given a wristband so they can collect candy trunk to trunk.
There’s no fee to participate in Trunk or Treat, but parents or guardians are asked to bring at least one bag of candy containing at least 50 individually factory sealed treats per child. This ensures every child gets a fair share of candy. Due to the high demand of participants last year, any participant that arrive without the candy will be asked to leave and come back once they have the candy.
The event check in will take place from 2:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Vehicles will not be allowed in after 3:45 p.m.
To register your vehicle, visit the Recreation Department Office or sign up online. All vehicles must be registered by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27.
Parking will be provide behind Houlihan’s ONLY. There will be no “Trick or Treaters” parking within Veterans Park. Please follow “Event Parking” Signs. Handicap Parking will be provided at Veterans Park. Please proceed to the entrance of the Park and have your State Issued Handicap Parking Placard visible and staff will direct you to the correct lot. Trick or Treaters will walk down the path from event parking lot, cross the bridge into the park and hand in candy, receive wristband and walk to the lot to participate.
For additional information, click here.
Fundraiser for Noah was a huge success
PARSIPPANY — A beefsteak fundraiser was held at All Saints Academy Gymnasium, 189 Baldwin Road, to raise funds for Noah on Saturday, October 1. The fundraiser was organized by local friends, Gapo and Loida Guzman.
On Thursday, March 3, what started out as a normal school day for 13-year old Noah suddenly turned tragic.
During gym class, Noah excused himself to the locker room. While in there, his heart went into an arrhythmia which ultimately led to cardiac arrest.
A friend found him unresponsive and contracted his teacher who immediately began CPR. The school nurse and EMT’s were summoned to help and administer an AED to get his heart started again.
Noah was rushed to nearby Morristown Medical Center. On the evening of March 3, he was transferred to Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian in New York City and was in the cardiac intensive care (ICU) for almost three weeks. The doctors conducted a successful ablation procedure on Noah and shortly thereafter he left ICU.
However, his fight is not over. Even after five months in the hospital, Noah is expected to have a long road of rehabilitation ahead. Everyone is hopeful that Noah will recover from the trauma so you can hear his voice and see that infectious smile.
All proceeds will go to help the Lorencovitz family as they continue to tackle this difficult situation. They are part of our community and members of Saint Peter the Apostle Church. Noah and his father, Tim, have been part of the CYO basketball program since Noah was in the fifth grade. Let’s all come out together and continue to give support and prayers for Noah and his family so NOAH can wear his #4 jersey on the basketball court with his team mates very soon.
There were over 100 gifts to raffle raffled at Noah’s fundraiser. The baskets were collected and wrapped by Loida Guzman, Danielle Desalvo, Julie Washington, Sandra Bongiovanni Memoli, Maria Pantaleo, Candi DeRoos Breslauer and Gina Fania. Friends, family and local businesses contributed towards the donations.
Shoplifter at Shop Rite
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center was contacted at 4:23 p.m. on October 6 by ShopRite loss prevention personnel, 808 Route 46, who advised that they had stopped a shoplifter who had just exited their store.
Upon arrival of Patrol Officers P. Kolln and J. Williams they spoke to ShopRite loss prevention personnel along with the accused shoplifter, identified as Amanda Morton, 29, Montville.
After a brief investigation it was determined that Mrs. Morton left the store after paying for a few items in her possession and failing to pay for numerous pieces of merchandised that she concealed in a bag.
She was then placed under arrest for shoplifting and transported to Parsippany Police Department Headquarters where she was processed and issued a summons for Shoplifting.
She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date.
Driver Charged with DWI and other traffic offenses
PARSIPPANY — While conducting traffic control duties at a construction site at the intersection of Route 46 east and Cherry Hill Road, Patrol Officer S. Abrusci observed a vehicle, later identified as a 2016 Lexus, drive through the traffic cones blocking the roadway on the Route 46 west and Bloomfield Ave side of the intersection at 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4.
The vehicle then proceeded to crash into the posted road closed sign positioned behind the traffic cones. Patrol Officer Abrusci exited his patrol vehicle and signaled to the driver, identified as Kevin Ellingham, 41, Parsippany, to stop, at which time the driver briefly stopped before fleeing down Route 46 East. Responding units located the vehicle in the parking lot of 3379 Route 46 and made contact with Mr. Ellingham.
After a brief investigation Mr. Ellingham was placed under arrest by Patrol Officer J. Hughes for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing.
While being processed he was issued summons for Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Take a Breath Test, Revocation for Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, and Reckless Driving.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Lakeland Y Holds Successful Chamber Networking Event
MOUNTAIN LAKES — On Wednesday, October 5, Lakeland Hills YMCA held a successful Chamber of Commerce Networking Event.
The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, Boonton Main Street, Denville Chamber of Commerce and Montville Chamber of Commerce members and guests were invited to this free event.
Community Relations Director, Rosemary Linder Day, introduced the members of the audience and explained the event purpose.
For more information on Lakeland Hills YMCA, click here.
CCM Health Coordinator Gains Recognition for Book about World War II Exploit
RANDOLPH — Elizabeth Hoban, of Newton, coordinator of Health Services at County College of Morris (CCM) and author, recently was named one of two finalists in the Declaration of Independents Audiobook Contest for her book “The Final Mission: A Boy, a Pilot and a World at War.”
The contest was sponsored by The Writer magazine to provide a winner with the opportunity to have his or her book fully produced as an audiobook. More than 3,000 entries were submitted.
“While I did not come up with the winning prize, it is an honor to have the book I authored with my father recognized by The Writer magazine,” said Hoban.
Hoban’s book, which was co-authored with her father Col. Henry Supchak, details his courageous actions as a World War II pilot to save an Austrian village and a shepherd boy’s decades-long search to thank him. Published by Westholme Publishing, the book has been described by Col. Christopher Gruber, commander of the Western Regional Medical Command, as a “remarkable story of sacrifice, honor and life-long redemption that provides a rare glimpse into the true drama of human experience.”
Crash shutters lanes on Route 80 in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY — A motor vehicle crash with injuries has closed three lanes of traffic Wednesday morning, state transportation authorities said. The state Department of Transportation reported on 511nj.org the closure of three westbound right lanes on Route 80 approaching Exit 47A for Route 280 as of 9:09 a.m. Motorists should plan an alternate route as delays…
Parsippany Clown was identified
PARSIPPANY — Upon further investigation on Tuesday, October 4, School Resource Officer Detective Lenahan, was able to identify the juvenile that was wearing the clown mask. It was determined that this was a misguided prank and no threat to the community exists. No charges have been filed as of this release. Because the “clown” was a juvenile the name will not be released to the public.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department is addressing the large number of rumors circulating through social media and by word of mouth in the schools.
The rumors of clowns coming to the schools, possible school lockdowns, or any other incident are all rumors based on no factual information.
If you do have any factual information or screen grabs of posts of people threatening anything, please contact the Parsippany Police Department (973) 263-4300.
Did the clowns arrive in Parsippany?
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call reporting a person with a clown mask carrying a plastic machete and scaring people at the Quick Chek at 490 North Beverwyck Road at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Monday, October 3.
Upon arrival of multiple officers the caller stated a male in a clown mask approached her as she was exiting the store and made gestures to her in a manner to scare her, then fled to the side of the building out of her view.
The male was described as wearing a clown mask, black hoodie, black pants, and black hair.
Officers then spoke to a second witness, who advised the Officers as he was walking around the side of the Quick Chek building the male in the clown mask approached him dragging the machete on the ground and attempted to scare him.
The witness stated the unknown male then fled the scene, possibly with two females, through a hole in the fence in the rear of the building.
The area was checked by patrol officers, but the clown was not located.
Centenary University Ranks in The Top 11% Career College Rankings Index
PARSIPPANY — Centenary University recently earned the distinction of being named a 2017 Best Value Top Institution by the Educate to Career (ETC) College Rankings Index. The Hackettstown-based University was ranked in the top 11% in the nation and listed as one of the top two private institutions in the State to earn this ranking. The 2017 ETC College Rankings Index highlights the institutions that have excelled at graduating students on a timely basis at a reasonable cost and preparing them for the workforce.
“I am pleased that Centenary University was recognized nationally for being a top value institution that adds value,” says Dr. David Haney, Centenary University President. “Our commitment to student success is manifested in the many things we do to prepare them for life after graduation. Centenarians are leading productive professional lives largely due to our combination of liberal arts and career-focused education. In fact, 94% of our graduates have jobs or are pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree within a year of graduation.”
This accolade comes just months after NJ.com reported that Centenary University was rated as having one of the highest four-year graduation rates in the State of New Jersey.
Centenary provides many resources to ensure that the success of a Centenary graduate begins from the moment that student commits to enrolling at the institution. This support includes early adviser involvement and Centenary’s First-Year Experience Program, where each student is assigned a more advanced student as a mentor. This mentor, who is called a First-Year Leader, helps guide the student through the adjustment to college life and academic expectations. Centenary University also prides itself on the institution’s proven track record in experiential learning.
These successful results are in alignment with a recent study by the Council of Independent Colleges. According to the “Cost-Effectiveness of Undergraduate Private Nondoctoral Colleges and Universities,” private non-doctoral institutions as a group produce superior graduation rates, a low time to degree for graduates, and excellent value. These significant advantages apply across student demographic categories.
For more information about pursuing a degree at Centenary, call (800) 236-8679 or click here.
About Centenary University
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.
Centenary University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County). The Centenary University School of Professional Studies offers degree programs in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, online and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey. The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.