MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Rudolph Appelmann of the Montville Township Police Department announce that Jason Fennes, 42, of Bloomfield, was sentenced by the Honorable Stephen J. Taylor, P.J.Cr., to 14 years in New Jersey State Prison, subject to the No Early Release Act, Parole Supervision for Life and Megan’s Law.
The Defendant pleaded guilty on September 22, 2016 to two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault, crimes of the first degree in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2(a)1 and N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2(a)2(b), and three counts of Sexual Assault, in violation of N.J.S 2C:14-2(b), crimes of the second degree.
The crimes committed by Defendant came to light in December 2011 when a 13-year-old female reported that she had been sexually abused by Defendant when she was a student in his first grade class at William Mason School in Montville. Defendant was arrested on this charge on March 2, 2012. Thereafter, three additional victims disclosed that they had been sexually assaulted by Defendant while students in his first grade class in William Mason School. The assaults on the victims at the William Mason School occurred between 2005 and 2008. A fourth victim also came forward and reported that she had been sexually assaulted by Defendant when she was 14 years old and Defendant was her track coach at Butler High School during the 1996-1997 school year.
At the time of the plea, Defendant admitted in court to acts of sexual penetration with two victims and acts of sexual contact with the remaining three. All acts occurred while he was in a supervisory position, either as a track coach or a teacher.
Defendant has also pled guilty in Somerset County to a separate count of Sexual Assault upon a child. He is pending sentencing on that matter, which is being prosecuted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.
Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez represented the State in these proceedings.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Montville Township Police Department, specifically Captain Andrew Caggiano and Sergeant Christopher Keezer, as well as the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit for their combined efforts in this matter.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office encourages anyone with additional information related to these allegations and/or this Defendant to contact Lieutenant Steven Brylinski of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit at (973) 285-6200.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Tyhan Lighty, 45, with a last known address in Orange, has been sentenced to ten years New Jersey State Prison with 85% parole ineligibility pursuant to the No Early Release Act following his guilty plea to Armed Robbery, a crime of the first degree. The charges stem from a crime that occurred on May 18, 2014, in the parking garage of the Morristown Medical Center complex on Madison Avenue, Morristown.
The investigation originated from a May 18, 2014, report of an armed robbery in the parking garage of the Morristown Medical Center. Information revealed that a male who was armed with a handgun entered a parking lot complex office and demanded money from an employee. The suspect then fled the location.
During the robbery, the suspect used plastic zip ties to attempt to bind the victim’s wrists. Several of these zip ties were recovered from the scene by investigators and were submitted to the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences for examination. Forensic scientists identified DNA on a zip tie from the scene and concluded that Tyhan Lighty was the source of the DNA. On June 18, 2015, Lighty was arrested on an outstanding complaint-warrant related to this incident and was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility, where he remained on bail until sentencing.
On December 6, 2016, Lighty pled guilty to Armed Robbery before the Honorable Thomas J. Critchley, J.S.C. At the time of the plea, Lighty admitted that he went to a parking garage at Morristown Medical Center, demanded money from the victim, and showed the victim a silver handgun to place her in fear.
Lighty appeared for sentencing before the Honorable Thomas J. Critchley, J.S.C. on January 20, 2017. The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutors Christopher Schellhorn and Sean Gaynor at sentencing.
Prosecutor Knapp stated: “This case was solved by outstanding police work performed by several different agencies. We thank all of them for their cooperation. All are to be commended.”
Prosecutor Knapp would like to acknowledge the Morristown Bureau of Police, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section, the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Victim/Witness Unit for their collective efforts in securing this conviction.
PARSIPPANY — Gregory Chandi Persaud passed away Saturday, January 14 at the U.H.S. Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, New York following an automobile accident in Binghamton, NY. Gregory was 19.
Born in Toronto, Canada, Gregory immigrated to the United States at the age of 4. He had lived in Bloomfield before coming to Parsippany in 2005.
Gregory was a 2014 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School where he had played on the Varsity Soccer Team. He was currently matriculated at the County College of Morris.
He had been a volunteer at the Morristown Medical Center.
Gregory is survived by his mother, Janet Persaud of Parsippany; his father, Vish Mangru of Toronto, Canada; his maternal grandparents, Deo and Kowsilla Persaud of St. Petersburg, Florida; his paternal grandmother, Rose Mangru of Toronto, Canada; his aunt, Annette Persaud-Jairam and her husband Amar; his uncle, Premanand D. Persaud; his aunt, Sunita Singh and her husband Rajin, his uncle, Radha Persaud and his wife Ram, his aunt, Pearly Rambhaj and her husband Harold, and his aunt, Joan Ackloo and her husband Rudy; and his cousins, Ryan and Kevin Jairam, Sean, Nicole and Christine Singh, Andrew and Natasha Persaud, Anthony Rambhaj, and Sabrina and Kenny Ackloo.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gregory Chandi Persaud click here.
Visiting hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20 at Stephen J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service, 60 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, January 14,Selimo Chiropractic and Eye Level participated in “Staples Small Business Showcase,” sponsored by the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.”
Once a month, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the “Staples Small Business Showcase” where local merchants have a table and can greet the customers of Staples and talk about their products and services and give out samples.
Dr. Patrick Selimo, Selimo Chiropractic, is pictured above talking to area residents about the services his practice offers. Selimo Chiropractic is located at 125 Madison Street, Boonton and can be reached by calling (973) 917-8451.
Dr. Patrick M. Selimo is Structural Chiropractor serving a number of towns in the County. Dr. Pat did his undergraduate coursework at William Paterson College, focusing on studies in Communication. He then attended Life University in Marietta, Georgia, where he graduated in 2001 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic.
Taking an engineer’s approach to analyzing and correcting spinal deficiencies, he sets his practice apart from other healthcare professionals. The typical approach with doctors, physical therapists, massage therapist and conventional chiropractors, is to focus on addressing pain and symptoms. At Selimo Chiropractic the focus is on stabilizing & correcting the underlying problem, which is often the cause of your secondary conditions (symptoms). By creating a strategy centered around precise structural and radiographic analysis, 3-dimensional postural analysis, specific spinal adjustments, corrective exercises and patient education, the goal is to improve function and ultimately keep you healthier.
Dr. Selimo is a native of New Jersey and currently resides in Lake Hiawatha with his wife Tricia and their two cats. In his free time he enjoys public speaking, kayaking, spending time outdoors and reading.
Dr. Pat has also had the good fortune of being able to give back to the community on several occasions with volunteer activities.
Selimo Chiropractic is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Robert Peluso, President Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, said “This is a great opportunity for chamber members to display their goods and services to the customers of Staples and to increase their brand awareness.”
This monthly event, “Staples Business Showcase” is available to all PACC members and local non-profit groups.
For more information on “Staples Small Business Showcase” please contact Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400 or email flcahill@parsippanychamber.org.
PARSIPPANY — Freedom Quilt Project – In honor of Martin Luther King Day, children of any age colored a paper quilt square to add to the bulletin board in theLake Hiawatha Children’s Department.
The quilt square patterns represent secret messages designed to help slaves travel safely to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
At theParsippany Library on Wednesday, January 17, the Children’s Department held the program – All About Martin Luther King, Jr., children listened to stories about Martin Luther King, Jr. and made the attached Peace themed craft.
Parsippany received an "A" for outdoor activities;
PARSIPPANY — On Tuesday, January 9, 2017, Brian M. Rader, Esq., on behalf of a number of plaintiffs, filed a Verified Complaint and Order to Show Cause seeking an injunction of the Lake Parsippany assessment program.
On Tuesday, January 17, 2017, the parties appeared in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris Vicinage.
The Court granted the injunction and suspended the assessment program. Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association (LPPOA) is not permitted to send further bills, invoices or engage in collection actions against individuals.
Any payments that the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association receives in connection with the assessment program from any lot owner will be held in an attorney escrow account pending the final outcome of the case.
“This is a tremendous step in the right direction because prior to granting an injunction, a court must consider the merits of the case, and determine whether the plaintiffs have a reasonable likelihood of success. Our position remains legally meritorious. Simply, there is no basis to implement an assessment against property owners who do not own property in a common-interest community, and who derive no benefit from facilities that can be utilized by any individual, whether they reside in Lake Parsippany or otherwise. The LPPOA cannot benefit from its own destruction of Lake Parsippany, ” said Brian M. Rader, Esq.
WCPTH Club President Marilyn Marion with the three winners. From Left - Second Place Winner Ronin Wani, Third Place Winner Kimberly Lan and First Place Winner Kaydine Gonzalez
PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills (WCPTH) held its Second Annual Spelling Bee, on Sunday, January 15.
Twenty-seven students were selected from area Fifth Grade Elementary Schools to participate in the Spelling Bee, which was held at Parsippany Library.
Over 100 parents and family members watched the students. Judging the event were: Greg Elbin, retired teacher and President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, Dee Ernst, local author, and William Westhoven, reporter at Gannett NJ Daily Record. Diana Freidinger, WCPTH club member was the Moderator and club member Marianne Burke was the Pronouncer.
Marianne Burke explaining the Spelling Bee Rules to the contestants. WCPTH Club President Marilyn Marion assisted
After 11 exciting rounds the First Place winner was Kaydine Gonzalez from Lake Parsippany Elementary School. Second Place winner was Ronin Wani from Troy Hills Elementary School and Kimberly Lan from Lake Hiawatha Elementary School was Third place winner. The winners are invited to participate in the New Jersey State Federated Women’s Club (NJSFWC) Regional Spelling Bee on February Fourth in Rockaway. The Regional winners will then be invited to the State Championship at the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) Headquarters on March 4.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of NJSFWC, 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, which is open to area women, will be held on Monday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Dr., Parsippany. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or click here to view website.
WHARTON — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Wharton Borough Police Chief Anthony Fernandez announce that law enforcement authorities responded to the Brentwood Garden Apartments in Wharton Borough for a death investigation. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office crime scene unit and bomb squad is assisting in the investigation. The bomb squad responded to the scene and rendered the scene safe for law enforcement to conduct its investigation. There is no immediate danger to the adjacent community.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. As such, no additional information will be released at this time.
Alice Limanova, Nick Limanov, and Dr. Denis Mulroony, PHS Principal. Nick was 2016 Parsippany Citizen of the Year
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is once again proud to recognize individuals, groups and organizations for outstanding community service.
Nominations and applications for the annual community service awards for the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA open on February 1 and close on April 1.
Click here to nominate a high school senior; Click here to nominate an eighth-grade student; To nominate for Citizen of the Year Click here. For educators of the year nominations, click here.
All nominations and scholarship applications are available online; the only award eligible by written form is Citizen of the Year. We have made the application process as simple as possible, including direct upload of letters of reference for our student awards.
Our Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation will be held on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Knoll Country Club West, Parsippany.
Please contact Rosemary Linder Day at (973) 334-2820 or email by clicking hereif you require any further information.
This is the time to recognize an individual who has performed community service for any organization, club, non-profit, school, etc.
Additionally, they acknowledge stellar teachers for our Educator(s) of the Year. Winners will be announced on April 15, and will be guests of Lakeland Hills Family YMCA at the Annual Dinner.
HANOVER — Wegmans Food Markets is now hiring and training more than 300 part-time employees for its first location in northern New Jersey. The long-awaited 113,000 square-foot supermarket, plus 15,000 square feet that will be leased to a third-party owner for a wine, beer, and spirits shop,will open in Hanover’s Mack-Cali campus at the intersection of I-287 and Route 10 this summer.
Job openings span a variety of part-time customer service and culinary positions across every department. Hiring for full-time jobs began in 2016 and select full-time openings remain. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.wegmans.com/careers, or call (973) 490-2500 for more information. Applications are not accepted at the store or construction site. Interviews are conducted at a temporary employment office in Parsippany.
“New employees start work soon after they’re hired because we begin training long before the store opens,” said Wegmans Store Manager and 27-year employee Tim Lockwood. “Wegmans is widely known for being a great place to work, offering competitive pay and benefits, and flexible scheduling. Many of our leaders started with the company part time as a first job and went on to attend college with tuition assistance from our employee scholarship program.”
The Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program is a unique point of pride for the family-owned company. Since the program began in 1984, more than 33,000 employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $105 million.
Wegmans Hanover will employ approximately 500 people, 425 of whom will be new to the company and hired locally. The store will feature The Burger Bar, a family-friendly, casual restaurant counter that serves delicious burgers, fresh salads, flavorful sandwiches, specialty milkshakes, soups, and sides.
Wegmans operates seven stores in New Jersey. When the new store opens in Hanover, the company will have created more than 4,800 jobs in the state since opening its Princeton location in 1999. That number will continue to increase with another new store slated to open in Montvale this fall.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 92-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for 19 consecutive years, ranking #4 in 2016.
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chatham Township Police Chief Steven Hennelly announce that law enforcement authorities are currently investigating an early morning report of shots fired in Chatham Township.
As a result of this call, law enforcement responded to the area of Susan Drive. Upon arrival, they encountered a suspect in the roadway. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. As such, no additional information will be released at this time. However, it appears that this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.
This matter is being investigated by members of the Chatham Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Chatham Township Police Department at (973) 377-0100, or the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon confirm the death of an inmate on Friday, January 13 at the Morris County Correctional Facility.
The inmate, who had been admitted to the Correctional Facility during the early morning hours of January 12, 2017, was discovered this morning within his cell by staff members. Medical aid was rendered without success.
The investigation into this incident is being conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.
This investigation is ongoing, and the Cause and Manner of Death are pending the findings of the Morris County Medical Examiner. The identity of the decedent is not being released at this time, pending proper notifications to the decedent’s next of kin.
PARSIPPANY — On Tuesday, January 10, the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association (LPPOA) attempted to hold a meeting regarding the implemented mandatory easement assessment on all properties within the original purchase tract of Lake Parsippany. This includes 2,204 property owners of the original purchase tract of Lake Parsippany whose deeds provide for such access.
The Parsippany Police Department arrived at approximately 8:00 p.m., just a half-hour after the start of the meeting, and told the crowd of over 400 residences to leave because of overcrowding. The gym at Lake Parsippany School has a capacity of 362 people.
There was also a meeting scheduled for Friday, January 13 which has been canceled until a larger venue is secured.
In October 2016 members who paid the membership fees for Calendar Year 2016 voted on the assessment fees. The vote was 101 for the mandatory easement and 16 against mandatory easement. The remaining 2,087 residents were not allowed to attend any of the original meetings and were not allowed to vote. Less than 5% of the residents affected by the mandatory easement were permitted to vote.
Cedarcrest Property Management, hired by LPPOA, sent the 2,204 residents an “invoice as of 12/31/16”, for $115.00. The invoice further states that “payment is due January 31, 2017.” The Invoice was accompanied by correspondence which indicated that if payment is not received by March 15, 2017, “a late notice will be mailed to include a $25.00 late fee asking for payment immediately.” However, there is no contract between the parties, and no statute, that would authorize the LPPOA to charge any late fee. The threat of a $25.00 late fee was intentional and was intended to intimidate and harass the property owners into paying the Assessment.
Lake Parsippany
The LPPOA is a shell of an entity that exists to operate a social club that is comprised, significantly, of individuals who are not even Lot Owners. Under the circumstances, the LPPOA has no authority to levy the Assessment against the Lot Owners and has no authority to institute collection actions against the Lot Owners for non-payment.
A dozen neighbors in Lake Parsippany, including Mary Purzycki, decided in October 2016 after the LPPOA membership voted to impose a mandatory assessment fee on the 2,204 property owners, to form a group to seek legal advise. The “No Assessment Group” decided to pursue a legal representation on this issue.
The group was formed by Lake Parsippany resident, Mary Purzycki who lived here for 46 years and served on the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association Board of Directors for ten years, and was a representative to the Coalition of Lake Associations. At one of the Coalition’s meetings the Easement Assessment Theory was presented, she brought the information back to the LPPOA Board of Directors. The board agreed to investigate the assessment theory.
She said “After much thought, she knew it would put a financial burden on a majority of the people living in the lake. The Broad decided after reviewing not to pursue the idea any further.”
“The conclusion the board came to then, in my mind, has not changed today. The fact that low and moderate-income families moved here because of the affordable housing market, has not changed. In addition, most senior citizens are on fixed incomes, and some families live from paycheck to paycheck that has not changed,” said Purzycki.
She continued “The LPPOA did not take any of these factors into consideration when they voted to impose this mandatory assessment fee. The fact some people cannot afford the extra $115.00 fee expense was not considered. It should have been one of their primary concerns. The fact that the 2,204 voices of the residents were not heard or cared about is unconscionable. It is unfortunate that the association did not realize that people should come first and the association’s possible financial problems are second to that. The community is now divided. This assessment fee has only promoted animosity and hostility. It is time to stop the assessment fee and bring back the united friendly neighborhood, I knew and love.”
After reviewing the options, the group decided to retain the services of Brian Rader, Esq. from the law firm of Jardim, Meisner & Susser to represent them.
On Monday, January 9 a “Memorandum of Law in support of the Owners’ Order to Show Cause” was filed in the Morris County Superior Court.
On Tuesday, January 10 the LPPOA was served the legal documents at 7:00 p.m. The Morris County Superior Court has ordered both parties to appear next week before Judge Brennan.
“For decades, the Lake Parsippany Property Owners’ Association, Inc. (“LPPOA”) has taken every imaginable step to alter, amend and abolish the neighborhood scheme that was originally intended for Lake Parsippany. Now, the LPPOA is seeking to hold all individuals who live within the original bounds of Lake Parsippany financially accountable for maintaining Lake Parsippany and its common facilities. While the LPPOA is attempting to enforce a common-interest based legal theory, the LPPOA itself is responsible for its abolition, and due to the actions of the LPPOA, Lake Parsippany is not recognized as a common-interest community. We allege that the actions of the LPPOA are not only immoral, but improper as a matter of law and equity, and we are seeking a declaratory judgment stating the same,” saidBrian M. Rader, Esquire.
The Cedar Crest Property Management sent out the invoices for the mandatory assessment fee along with notice of late payment details and costs. The invoices were sent to the residents before LPPOA held any meetings to discuss the assessment with the 2,204 affected residents.
If you would like more information on the “No Assessment Group,” you can email noeasment@gmail.com or call (973) 220-2378. Please include in your email your first and last name, address, phone number, and email address. You will be contacted within 24 hours.
Currently, LPPOA has no President. The following is a list of officers:
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco
TRENTON — Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno will soon file paperwork and formally throw her hat in the ring in New Jersey’s race for governor, according to several reports. The Asbury Park Press and Politico New Jersey reported Thursday morning that Gov. Chris Christie’s second in command, long rumored to be vying for the Republican nomination, would…
Parsippany Council Vice President Robert Peluso with Sheriff Gannon
MORRIS COUNTY — Freeholders Doug Cabana of Boonton Township, Kathy DeFillippo of Roxbury, and Tom Mastrangelo of Montville were sworn in to new three-year terms on the county governing board on Friday January 7, with oaths of office administered by New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno at the freeholders’ annual reorganization meeting in Morristown.
Senator Joe Pennacchio swears in John Cesaro and his wife Melissa holds the bible during the reorganization meeting of the Morris County Freeholders
Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco swears in freeholder Douglas Cabana as Freeholder Director
New Morris County Sheriff James Gannon with his 4-month-old grandson Luca after he was sworn
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno swearing in Sheriff James Gannon; His daughter Kate DeSantis, grandson Luca, 4-months and son-in-law Matt looks on
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno with Sheriff James Gannon
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno congratulates freeholder Thomas Mastrangelo after she swore him in to a new term
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno swears in Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo
Freeholder Director Doug Cabana
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno swears in Doug Cabana
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco
Morris Plains Mayor Frank J. Druetzler with Sheriff Gannon
Parsippany Council Vice President Robert Peluso with Sheriff Gannon
Freeholder Cabana was elected by his peers as the new Freeholder Director while Freeholder John Cesaro of Parsippany will serve as Deputy Director.
Also, new Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon took his oath – twice. Gannon, a 55-year-old widower who waged his first political campaign to win the Republican nomination in June for sheriff and the general election in November to succeed retired, 24-year Sheriff Edward V. Rochford as the county’s 77th sheriff. Gannon, who is a retired deputy chief of investigations for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, will be paid $140,364 annually and has frozen his $78,000 annual law enforcement pension so it will not be collected during his three-year term. Gannon also was a member of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and was head of global security risk for the pharmaceutical conglomerate Novartis.
The first was at a ceremony in the historic Morris County Courthouse and was administered by Morris-Sussex Counties Superior Court Assignment Judge Stuart A. Minkowitz and attended by a host of political dignitaries, including former Gov. and State Sen. Richard Cody.
Lt. Gov. Guadagno did the ceremonial honors for Gannon a second time at the freeholders’ annual meeting.
Other members of the 2016 Morris County Board of Freeholders include Hank Lyon of Parsippany, Christine Myers of Mendham, and Deborah Smith of Denville.
“We are all elected to office because of a truest placed in us by those who elect us. A trust to make the right decisions, a trust to keep our promises,’’ said Freeholder Director Cabana.
“My goals and those of my fellow Freeholders in 2017 are to make the right decisions to benefit all residents of Morris County, to keep close watch on spending in while delivering critical public safety and quality of life services for our residents.’’
Preserve the county’s top-ranked Triple A bond rating, and maintain the county’s prudent and responsible financing and budgeting;
Provide and seek out shared services agreements with our municipalities, independent agencies and authorities, and neighboring counties to make more effective use of taxpayers’ dollars through more efficient government;
Carefully and professionally market the Request for Proposals process in selecting a qualified and responsible provider for future services at the county’s Morris View Healthcare Center, with patient care as the top priority;
Make maintaining and improving the county’s roads infrastructure a continuing priority in 2017, with some 30 miles of roads targeted for work;
Thoroughly monitor and respond to the costly demands of the state’s new bail reform act and its speedy trial requirements. The county will work closely with the New Jersey Association of Counties to ensure that the state pays as much of these costs as possible.
Cabana announced the roll-out of the county’s new EMS Service. It will offer much needed assistance to municipalities in providing basic emergency response, especially during daytime hours when many of our towns do not have enough volunteers or resources to handle emergency medical situations.
In 2017, the freeholder public work sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the regular public meetings will start at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. A list of meeting dates can be found on the county government calendar by clicking here.
Freeholder Hank Lyon of Parsippany is up for re-election this year and Democrat Rozella Clyde of Chatham, part of a team that was defeated in the November election by the incumbents, has already launched her campaign for 2017.
PARSIPPANY — Local resident Michael Banko has set up a Gofundme account to help the victims in the fire that destroyed 31 Stockton Court.
On January 10 a devastating fire destroyed the house and contents at 31 Stockton Court in the PowderMill development.
Additionally several other units suffered either smoke or water damage, which has resulted in the displacement of all residents of these units. One woman is currently hospitalized for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Many residents of PowderMill Village have begun working together to assist the affected victims to get the affected residents back on their feet financially and rebuild their homes.
All contributions are greatly appreciated and will only be used to provide financial relief to the affected residents.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received multiple 911 phone calls reporting a single vehicle accident involving a garbage truck on Dafrack Drive on Friday, January 13 at 7:37 a.m. It was reported that the accident broke two telephone poles and caused the utility lines to lay on the ground. Responding Police units and the Lake Hiawatha Fire Department secured the area and a reverse notification was sent to area residents warning of the live power lines that were laying on the ground. JCP&L immediately responded to the scene and de-energized the power lines.
Approximately 1,500 residents in the area were initially effected, but repairs have begun and the outage current effects approximately 150 residents. Repairs should be completed by midnight. Residents needing assistance due to the power outage can access the Parsippany Community Center.
Initial findings found that the body of the garbage truck became entangled in the utility lines causing them to fall to the ground along with breaking two telephone poles. Traffic Investigator, Patrol Officer Paul Levi is currently investigating the incident and anyone information is asked to contact (973) 263-4336.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held in annual Holiday Dinner on Tuesday, January 10 at the Hanover Manor.
In addition to the Holiday Dinner three members were honored for their dedication to Kiwanis.
Karen DeChristopher was the Recipient of the George F. Hixon Fellowship Award. George F. Hixon Fellowship Awards are given to Kiwanians who have contributed to the betterment of the club. The club is eligible to award a Hixon for each donation of $1,000 to the Kiwanis International Foundation. The Hixon award is named in honor of the first Kiwanis International president.
Since Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany’s inception 26 years ago, there have been 39 other club members who received this honor. This year’s honoree is the 40th member to be honored with such award.
The procedure to choose the Hixon award is forming a committee of all past Hixon recipients. The committee met in October and was chaired by the immediate past honorees.. In this case it was myself and President Greg Elbin.
The selection shall be by a simple majority. In choosing this years honoree, it was very easy to select once the members of the committee heard the accomplishments of this years honoree.
The requirements for the Hixon award are:
Consistently works for the club on projects and programs.
Has been a member in good standing for at least 2 years.
Attended 60% of the meetings or make ups for the past 2 years.
Serves on a committee, participates in at least one service project.
Worked on a District or International program or project that has brought recognition to our club.
The recipient can be a non member that has served the club in an outstanding manner.
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Dr. Susan Elbin leading in the Pledge of Allegiance
Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps with the thought of the evening
President Greg Elbin addressing the membership
Last year "Kiwanian of the Year" announcing this years winner
Carol Tiesi was awarded Kiwanian of the Year
Nicolas Limanov and his parents, Denis and Olga
The evening's entertainment
Frank Cahill presenting Karen DeChristopher with the Hixon award
Frank Cahill placing the Hixon pin on Karen DeChristopher
President Greg Elbin, Karen DeChristopher and Frank Cahill
Joyce Garrow announcing the Tablet of Honor award
Dr. joseph Weisberg was honored with the Tablet of Honor, hugs Goyce Garrow
Greg Elbin, Gloria and Joe Weisberg with Joyce Garrow
Kiwanis member Joanne Rich
Michael Mulhaul taking about the successful Grand Tasting
Camp Nejeda Development Director Jennifer Passerini, Wine Tasting Committee Chairman Michael Mulhaul, Kiwanis Immediate Past President/Foundation President Connie Keller, and Camp Nejeda Executive Director Bill Vierbuchen
George F. Hixon Fellowship Recipients
The Tablet of Honor Winners
The Kiwanian of the Year Winners
The Young's dancing
Ian and Loretta Crawford dancing
Jayne Beline dancing
The Elbin's dancing
The Meth's dancing
Karen DeChristopher dancing
Ilidko and Robert Peluso
Denis and Olga Limanov
Casey Parikh, Karen DeChristopher and Robert Peluso
Carol Tiesi was named Kiwanian of the Year. The Kiwanian of the Year Award is given to one Kiwanian each year, at the annual holiday party. The Kiwanian of the Year is designed to honor Kiwanians who have made a significant contribution to the club within the year.
And Charter Member Dr. Joseph Weisberg received one of the highest awards “The Tablet of Honor.” The Tablet of Honor is one of the highest awards bestowed upon an individual from the Kiwanis International Foundation. Along with their plaque, each recipient’s name also appears on a Tablet of Honor accolade in the lobby of the Kiwanis International office in Indianapolis. Previously, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany honored six people for their hard work and dedication to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. Dr. Weisberg is now the seventh member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany to receive this prestigious award.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany now in its 26th year, has over fifty members and meets weekly at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46 on Thursday at 7:15 a.m.
Camp Nejeda Development Director Jennifer Passerini, Wine Tasting Committee Chairman Michael Mulhaul, Kiwanis Immediate Past President/Foundation President Connie Keller, and Camp Nejeda Executive Director Bill Vierbuchen
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation presented a check to “Camp Nejeda Foundation” in the amount of $10,000 on Tuesday, January 10, at its annual holiday party.
The money was donated to Camp Nejeda utilizing funds raised at a recent fundraising event, “The 20th Annual Grand Tasting” held in October at Hanover Manor. The wine sampling was provided by Liquor Outlet Wine Cellars, Boonton.
“Type I diabetes can be a very difficult disease to deal with, especially if you’re just a child trying to do the things that kids do. Camp Najeda has recognized that its summer camp programs help children learn how to cope so they, too, can become everything that is possible. That fits right in with the goal of Kiwanis to change the world one child and one community at a time. It is a joy to be able to support them with this donation,” commented Foundation President Connie L. Keller.
“It just don’t get any better than this working with a great Camp Nejeda and supporting children and teens with type 1 diabetes,” said Committee Chairman Michael A. Mulhaul.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation.
Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.
Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children. Kiwanis service projects range from efforts that help local communities to Kiwanis International’s Worldwide Service Project for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.
Camp Nejeda has been in continuous operation since 1958 and at their present location, 910 Saddleback Road, Stillwater since 1960. We are funded by the Camp Nejeda Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.
At Camp Nejeda youth with diabetes are given the opportunity to live, if only for one or two weeks, in a world where having diabetes is the norm and where there is no need to explain blood sugar testing, finger pricks, insulin injections, ketones, ‘lows’ (insulin reactions), boluses or ‘carb’ counting because everyone here already understands.
This past summer, more than 450 campers enrolled. There were two one-week sessions and three-two week sessions for campers 7 to 16. There were also three Family Camps accommodating 20 families each; these sessions allow families to meet others who share their unique challenges. Camp Nejeda also holds events throughout the school year.
Camp fees are $1,000 per week, but the actual cost to operate one week is $1,800 per child. Charitable giving subsidizes the difference.
At Camp Nejeda children with diabetes are free to be just children. This normalizing of their condition combines with both formal and informal educational moments to promote good diabetes management and healthy, active living.
As the only facility of our kind in New Jersey and its neighboring states, Camp Nejeda hosts children, teens and families from across the region. While most are from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, they have regular campers from Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and elsewhere. Diabetes does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, geography, or class and neither does the Camp Nejeda Foundation. We welcome our campers from all walks of life and all backgrounds.
