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Lake Parsippany meeting on Mandatory Easement Assessment halted by Police

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Frank L. Cahill
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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,” said Brian 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:

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

Don Phelps, District 3 (Jorges Beach Area)

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 video was produced by Joshua Canion and used with permission.

Guadagno will enter N.J. governor race, reports say

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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…

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Morris County Freeholders Hold Annual Reorganization Meeting

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Frank L. Cahill
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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.

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.

Gofundme Account set up for victims of Stockton Court fire

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Frank L. Cahill
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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.

Click here to donate.

Editors Note: On January 18, we made a correction to the street address of the home destroyed by fire.

Garbage Truck knocks down two telephone phones

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Frank L. Cahill
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Jamie Barberio

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.

Kiwanis Club holds annual holiday party; honors three members

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Frank L. Cahill
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George F. Hixon Fellowship Recipients

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:

  1. Consistently works for the club on projects and programs.
  2. Has been a member in good standing for at least 2 years.
  3. Attended 60% of the meetings or make ups for the past 2 years.
  4. Serves on a committee, participates in at least one service project.
  5. Worked on a District or International program or project that has brought recognition to our club.
  6. The recipient can be a non member that has served the club in an outstanding manner.

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.

Kiwanis Club donates $10,000 to Camp Nejeda

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Frank L. Cahill
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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.

For more information on Camp Nejeda, click here.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, each Thursday at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast.

For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.

Some of the past and present programs and projects of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany are:

  • Sponsor the Parsippany Hills High School, Parsippany High School and Whippany Park High School Key Clubs.
  • Sponsor the Brooklawn Middle School and Central Middle School Builders Clubs.
  • Sponsor nine K-Kids Clubs in the Grammar Schools in Parsippany.
  • Cook for Homeless Solutions once a month.
  • Co-sponsor a Division Aktion Club.
  • Donate to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Parsippany.
  • Donate to Project Graduation.
  • Donate to Family Promise of Morris County to help homeless families.
  • Donate to Prevent Child Abuse NJ and help raise awareness for their two campaigns:
  • Pinwheel Campaign in April – Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Purple Hat Campaign in October – Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) & Abuse
  • Donate to Jersey Battered Women’s Service of Morris County (JBWS).
  • Donate to the Parsippany Library Programs.
  • Donate to the Parsippany Food Bank.
  • Donate to Programs through grants to our Foundation, such as Craftsman Farms.
  • Donate to the Parsippany Day Care Center.
  • Donate to Autism, Eliminate and Children’s Specialized Hospital.
  • Donate to Camp Nejeda.
  • Sponsor the Parsippany Street Fair.
  • Sponsor Scholarships for Kiwanis Youth Leadership Training, Key leader Training, Hugh O’Brien Camp and Scholarships for further education.
  • Support Little League in Parsippany.
  • Support our local churches through an Ecumenical Breakfast for friendship, fellowship and exchange of ideas.

 

Parsippany Town Hall ReOrganization & Council Agenda Meeting (01/03/2017)

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Frank L. Cahill
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Freeholder Reorganization Meeting – Deputy Director John Cesaro’s Remarks

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Parsippany resident John Cesaro was named to Deputy Director of Morris County Freeholders at their organization meeting held on Friday, January 6.

Senator Joe Pennacchio swearing in John Cesaro, as his wife Melissa holds the bible

The first meeting of the year will be held this Wednesday, January 11. The meetings are held in the County’s Administration and Records Building, 10 Court Street in Morristown.

Additional photos and story will be appearing on Parsippany Focus shortly.

 

Letter to the Editor: Morris County Anti-Competition Resolution

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Dear Editor:

Please help us oppose the Morris County Anti-Competition Resolution, which would mandate federally-registered apprenticeship programs for bidders on public works projects. If you are able to, please consider attending the Freeholder Meeting tomorrow evening to publicly oppose the resolution, which would tilt the favor towards Big Labor and Big Business. 

When: Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. (Plan to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to pick up an AFP t-shirt for solidarity)

Where: The County Administration Building, Floor 5, 10 Court Street, Morristown (Click for directions here)

Why: To oppose the union initiative mandate, which would increase costs to taxpayers

There was also a Freeholder Work Session tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m., held at thesame location, where the Freeholders will meet to debate the mandate and hear from industry and Department of Labor representatives. No public comment is allowed, but you are encouraged to attend.

This resolution is an initiative by unions to lock up construction business at the county, as many small businesses cannot afford the cost of setting up an apprenticeship program. According to county staff, costs would rise 30-40%. Moreover, many merit shops have workers with 15-20 years of experience in their respective industries and it does not make sense to go back and become a certified apprentice. 

Additionally, please share with your network our e-mail Action Alert with simple talking points, which automatically goes to all seven (7) Freeholders.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via e-mail at EJedynak@afphq.org or text (862) 229-4953.

Breaking news: House fire on Stockton Court

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10 Parsippany Police Department was notified of a “working house fire” on Stockton Court, in the Powder Mill Section of Parsippany.

Initial reports indicate Mt. Tabor Fire District 1, Lake Parsippany Fire District 3, Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department, Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 6, Cedar Knolls Volunteer Fire Department, Boonton Fire Department, Rockaway Fire Department and New Vernon Fire Department as well as Parsippany Rescue and Recovery are at the scene.  Morris County Fire Marshall and Morris County Fire Task Force was also called to the scene.

Upon arrival of responding personnel multiple occupants and pets were evacuated from the adjoining units. The structure consists of five adjoining units. One female occupant was transported to Saint Barnabas Medical Center by Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad and Atlantic Ambulance Paramedics for treatment due to smoke inhalation. Her current condition is not known.

Parsippany Emergency Medical Services, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance and Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance is also at the scene.

All roads in the area are closed.

As details become available, Parsippany Focus will update this story

You can see the smoke from the fire on Route 10 and beyond
House fire on Stockton Court
House fire on Stockton Court

Jason Marin Named to Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania

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Frank L. Cahill
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York College of Pennsylvania

PARSIPPANY — Jason Marin, a 2015 graduate of Parsippany Hills high School and currently a sophomore Public Relations major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

A private college located in South Central Pennsylvania, York College offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences and humanities to its 4,600 undergraduate students. The College also offers master’s programs in business, education and nursing, and a doctorate in nursing practice. York College students enjoy a high-quality education that emphasizes practical application and a community invested in their success. The College provides a personal plan to help students focus their passions and attain their goals so they are prepared for a lifetime of meaningful careers – ready to meet the challenges of their profession and feeling confident and proud of their achievements.

Betsy Teusch to speak at Temple Beth Am

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Frank L. Cahill
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Betsy Teusch

PARSIPPANY — Temple Beth Am in Parsippany’s popular Third Friday Speaker Series continues on Friday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. with Betsy Teusch, Author of 100 Under $100: Tools for Empowering Global Women.

Ms. Teusch will provide powerful and vital insight into “Global Tikkun Olam: Expanding Our Impact to the Planet’s Poorest”.

In her book and presentation, Ms. Teusch explains the challenges faced by the world’s billion plus most impoverished women. These women work extremely hard, held back by a dearth of resources and education, little access to health care, and discriminatory legal and financial services. Ms. Teusch will emphasize the point that with better tools and expanded access, women’s hard work will be more productive, yielding better outcomes for them, their families and their communities. Tools will be highlighted that can be used to help provide women a toe-hold to climb the ladder out of extreme poverty.

Betsy Teutsch is passionate about mobilizing resources for the world’s poorest women. She has pursued Encore Careers as blogger, columnist, community organizer and eco-activist. In addition to her profession as a Judaica artist, she served as Communications Director of GreenMicrofinance, promoting affordable paths out of rural poverty. She is a founding Board Member of the award-winning Shining Hope for Communities and the Kibera School for Girls. Ms. Teutsch launched three local chapters of Dining For Women, a national network of giving circles supporting women’s grassroots initiatives. Ms. Teutsch contributed extensively, based on research from her book, to the Atlantic’s series What Works: Straightforward Solutions to Complex Problems. Married to Dr. David Teutsch, their first grandchild, Shulamit, arrived before the book’s publication. A Fargo, ND, native, she lives in Philadelphia, PA.

Temple Beth Am is located at 879 South Beverwyck Road.

Jersey Mikes Introduces Gluten Free Subs

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Jersey Mikes Subs is located at 317 Smith Road

PARSIPPANY — Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, is introducing gluten free sub rolls in its New Jersey, New York Metro and Philadelphia restaurants beginning today. Responding to customer requests, Jersey Mike’s is testing the concept in select sites across the country.

Jersey Mikes Subs is located at 317 Smith Road.

Jersey Mikes Subs is located at 317 Smith Road

Currently, Wild Flour Bakery brand gluten free subs rolls are available as an option for customers in more than 63 Jersey Mike’s locations throughout New Jersey and the metro New York area, as well as six in Philadelphia.

The proof and bake sub rolls, with a delicious Tuscan Herb flavor, come from Wild Flour Bakery LLC of Boulder, Colo. Just like Jersey Mike’s original sub rolls, this gluten free version arrives as dough and is baked fresh in-store each day.

The restaurants have dedicated pans for baking the gluten free rolls, reducing the risk of cross contamination with other subs. Additionally, Jersey Mike’s team members wear new gloves when handling the rolls and use knives and other utensils that haven’t touched other bread products when slicing the gluten free rolls.

“Gluten free living appeals to a growing number of Americans,” said Jersey Mike’s President Hoyt Jones.  “We hear from former sub lovers who are now gluten free that they miss their Jersey Mike’s subs as well as from those who have never eaten a sub sandwich. We’re happy we can now say: welcome to ‘the juice’!”

Wild Flour sells the industry’s only purely yeast-raised, artisan, gluten-free pizza dough ball and sandwich roll portions that bake and taste just like wheat. Wild Four sub roll can be used as a substitute for any hot or cold subs on Jersey Mike’s menu and can be made Mike’s Way® with the freshest vegetables – onions, lettuce and tomatoes – topped off with an exquisite zing of “the juice” – red wine vinegar and olive oil blended to perfection.

In 2016, for the third year in a row, Jersey Mike’s was named the #1 fastest growing chain in the Nation’s Restaurant News Top 100. The company placed #5 in the 25 Best Fast-Food Chains in America (2016) ranking by Business Insider and Restaurant Business. Additionally, Jersey Mike’s was voted the best sandwich chain in America, with more than 10,000 votes cast, in a 2016 poll by Ranker.

Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the country have raised nearly $18 million for worthy local charities and have distributed more than 1.5 million free sub sandwiches to help numerous causes. In 2016, the company’s 6th Annual Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving in March raised more than $4 million for 180 charities throughout the country.

Jersey Mikes Parsippany is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Kaitlyn Partington Named to Dean’s List at Lebanon Valley College

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Kaitlyn Partington

PARSIPPANY — Kaitlyn Partington, Mount Tabor, is one of more than 650 Lebanon Valley College students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Dean’s list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0.

Partington, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in business administration and digital communications at The Valley and won the ACBSP/Rudd Awards.

Lebanon Valley College is a private, coeducational college founded in 1866 and dedicated to the liberal arts. The College offers 40 undergraduate majors plus self-designed majors and a range of minors, concentrations, and pre-professional options, as well as graduate degree programs in athletic training, business administration, music education, physical therapy, science in STEM education, and speech-language pathology.

The College has 1,608 full-time undergraduate students and 108 full-time faculty. Students can choose from more than 90 clubs and organizations, and 12 study abroad programs. LVC awards generous academic scholarships to those whose high school records demonstrate a commitment to challenge and achievement. Learn more by clicking here.

Annville is 15 minutes east of Hershey and 35 minutes east of Harrisburg; Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are within two hours.

Adath Shalom Holding Pre-Super Bowl Party for People with Special Needs

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Adath Shalom

PARSIPPANY — Adath Shalom, a synagogue at 841 Mountain Way, is sponsoring a party for people with special needs on Saturday, February 4. This “Half-Time Havdalah”, the night before the Super Bowl, is part of the synagogue’s outreach to adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

The synagogue, a conservative temple, also holds an “Open Door Minyan” for special needs individuals on the first Saturday morning of each month. There is also a committee working on inclusion and outreach to people with physical and other disabilities.

The party will begin at 5:0 p.m. with a modified Havdalah service, followed by a dinner party, dancing and games. Guests are encouraged to wear the jersey of their favorite football team. The cost of the program is $8.00 per person or $18:00 per family.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Shari Hoffman at shoffman@adathshalom.net.

Former Police Sgt. Eugene Natoli hired in town hall as a “Keyboarding Clerk”

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Frank L. Cahill
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Derek W. Orth, Denis F. Driscoll, a partner with Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC, with Eugene Natoli and Owen T. Weaver. Weaver and Orth is also with the firm, Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC. The Inglesino firm is Parsippany's Township Attorney.

PARSIPPANY — Retired Police Sergeant Eugene Natoli was rehired by Parsippany-Troy Hills Township on December 19, 2016 at an annual salary of $50,000. The “Request for Personnel Action” report indicates he works in the “Administration Department” as a “Keyboarding Clerk 1.”  The position is a full time, permanent position.

The Personnel Action form was signed by Business Administrator Ellen Sandman.

Parsippany Focus questioned several Council Members and was told they knew nothing about the appointment, and he must have been hired by Mayor James Barberio.

Upon retirement from the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department in October 2015 Natoli accumulated $221,295.00 in unused sick and vacation time. Natoli received $115,475.00 in 2016 and is owed another $105,820.00.

In December 2013 a vacant lieutenant’s spot in the Police Department opened up and Sergeant Eugene Natoli was assigned the role as “acting lieutenant” with a permanent lieutenant’s salary, according to a lawsuit filed by Daniel Bendas. According to the records, Natoli didn’t take the required examination. But Bendas had taken the exam for lieutenant in October 2011 and placed third, but he was first on the list after the sergeants in the first and second spots were promoted. Bendas is a Navy Veteran, and according to Civil Service guidelines, you can’t skip over a Veteran.

Since December 3, 2013, Bendas has continuously complained to the department that he should be promoted because he is first on the lieutenant’s promotional list, has veteran’s preference and there is a vacancy in the rank of lieutenant being filled improperly with an acting lieutenant for the purpose of denying Bendas the promotion to lieutenant.

Sergeant Daniel Bendas was promoted to Lieutenant on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

Eugene J. Natoli was born in 1966 and retired from Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Police Department on October 2015 after being employed for 25 years. Natoli collects an annual pension of $91,560.00, based off a salary of $139,642.00, that is funded by the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System. Natoli’s monthly pension payment is $7,630.00.

Natoli’s annual pension payment is 3.4 times greater than the average pension for retirees from Parsippany-Troy Hills Township and 3.5 times greater than the average pension in New Jersey ($25,983).

Pensioners from Parsippany Troy Hills Township have retired, on average, with a salary of $53,988 and annual pension of $27,079 after 25 years of service.

Email request for comments to Business Administrator Ellen Sandman, CFO Ann Cucci, Council President Louis Valori, Councilman Michael dePierro, Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Paul Carifi and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani went unanswered.

Public invited to forum regarding new Superintendent of Schools

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dr. Frank A. Calabria Education Center

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education invites all employees and local residents attend one of the two forums which are dedicated to establishing criteria for the selection of the district’s next Superintendent of Schools.  The Board seeks to solicit opinions about the strengths and leadership qualities the successful candidate should possess in order to lead our district beginning in July 2017.

The forums will be held on Thursday, January 12 at 4:00 p.m. at Brooklawn Middle School, 250 Beachwood Drive and at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Frank A. Calabria Education Center, 292 Parsippany Road.

In addition to the forums, community members, employees, and students are invited to provide confidential, anonymous input via an online survey by clicking here and click on Superintendent Search Survey.

The search process is being facilitated by Judith Wilson, LLC.

Newest board of education member, Kumburis, sworn into office

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Frank L. Cahill
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The Cogan, Cistaro and Kumburis families at the swearing in ceremony

PARSIPPANY — Newcomer to the Board of Education member Nick Kumburis was sworn in by Board Attorney Mrs. Katherine Gilfillan, Esq., along with returning members Joseph Cistaro and Alison Cogan.

Other Board members include Frank Neglia, President; Andrew Choffo, Vice-President; Timothy Berrios, George Blair, Susy Golderer and Mrs. Judy Mayer.

Kumburis, 43, currently resides in the Intervale section of Parsippany, recently moved there from Lake Parsippany in August. He lived in Lake Parsippany twelve years.  Nick is married to Sue Martin, and they have two children Olivia, 9, and Matthew, 7. Both children attends Intervale Elementary. he is a graduate of Montclair State University, BS Biology/Chemistry and has aMBA Pharmaceutical Management from Rutgers University. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt and a Master Certificate in Project Management.

Parsippany Focus asked Nick, “Parsippany will be hiring a new Superintendent.  What qualities will you look for in the new super? What would you do different this search?” He said “I want a high performer with a passion for our children’s education. Someone who has a proven track record of increasing scores while maintaining a diverse and inclusive learning environment.  Last search was conducted by a search firm who may or may not have had our best interest at heart. I feel the search needs to be organic, with input from teachers and parents. Teams of all of the stake holders should have input on the hiring criteria. Once established, we should use these criteria to target high caliber candidates. With the superintendent salary cap, there highly qualified candidates who have their growth and earning potential limited by the size of their district. Parsippany is a large high performing district without many of the issues which plague some of the more urban schools. This would be an ideal landing spot for the right candidate.”

See related story on the hiring of a new Superintendent.

Eagle Court of Honor Ceremonies for Daniel V. Metcalf

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Frank L. Cahill
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In recognition of the many hours of patient guidance given by his mom, Cathy, Dan placed the mother's pin on her

PARSIPPANY — An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on Saturday, January 7 at St. Christopher’s Church for Daniel Vincent Metcalf for achieving the highest rank by the Boy Scouts of America, that of Eagle Scout.

The pathway to Eagle can be described as a steep trail leading up to three peaks, the highest being that of Eagle Scout. Officially, the trail starts with the Tenderfoot rank and continues through Second and First Class ranks. Then, the mountain climbing begins. The path is marked with merit badges, leadership responsibilities, service projects, and the practice of Scouting skills and ideals. The first peak reached is that of Star Scout, the second is Life Scout, and, finally, Eagle Scout.

Pat Foley recited the Eagle Charge:

The Honor, Loyalty, Courage Charge

YOU ARE CHARGED TO BE HONORABLE. Honor is sacred and is the foundation of all character. To show honor you must be trustworthy, the very first point of the Scout Law and for good reason. From this day forward you will be held to a higher code of honor and ethics than most your peers. Honor is truly the measure of a man. Honor is represented by the white of the Eagle badge,

YOU ARE CHARGED TO BE LOYAL, to family, self, Scouting, friends, community and nation. Be also loyal to the ideals of Scouting. The blue of your new rank is to inspire Loyalty.

YOU ARE CHARGED TO BE COURAGEOUS. Courage gives all character force and strength. Have the courage to stand up for what is right and the ideals of scouting. Face each day unafraid and seek your share of the world’s work to do. Let the red on your badge remind you always to have courage.

Danny began his Scouting experience in Cub Scout Pack 175 where he earned the Arrow of Light award; he also earned the Light of Christ award from his church. He joined Troop 173 in fifth grade and quickly advanced through the first few ranks with the help of his patrol leader, Michael Ludwig and Scoutmaster, Ken Galley.

The Eagle Scout Award is Scouting’s highest rank and among its most familiar icons. Men who have earned it count it among their most treasured possessions. Those who missed it by a whisker remember exactly which requirement they didn’t complete. Americans from all walks of life know that being an Eagle Scout is a great honor. The award is more than a badge. It’s a state of being. The Eagle Scout may have received the badge as a boy, but you earn it every day as a man. In the words of the Eagle Scout Promise, they do your best each day to make their training and example, their rank and their influence count strongly for better Scouting and for better citizenship in the troop, in their community, and in their contacts with other people. And to this they pledge their sacred honor.

Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men. Only 4% of the Boy Scouts actually earn this rank.

Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges, although Daniel earned 29 merit badges, and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout.

He became active in other activities in and out of Scouting, such as coordinating Vacation Bible School at Saint Christopher’s Church, playing travel baseball and CYO basketball. Once he earned First Class rank, he became a patrol leader. Being a patrol leader helped Dan to grow as a person and as a leader over the next two years; which included his completion of National Youth Leadership Training.

At age fourteen he became the Troop’s Senior Patrol Leader where he learned about planning, leading others and it also improved his communication skills. He has also served as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Den Chief (Pack 142) and Historian. He was elected by his fellow Scouts as an Ordeal member of the Order of Arrow. Also at age 14, Dan became a Counselor in Training at Winnebago Scout Reservation, working there for two summers in the Dan Beard Program area which was set up to introduce new Scouts to many outdoor skills. Dan earned the BSA National Outdoor Award for Camping having spent over 140 days and nights camping during his Scouting career.

For his Eagle Project, Danny upgraded the 9/11 Memorial at St. Christopher Church, which included the installation of lighting and a flagpole. Unfortunately his Eagle Project Coach and Mentor Ken Galley passed away while Danny was in the process of completing his Eagle Rank, but he knows that Ken would have insisted that he complete his Eagle and he did so with the encouragement of the Galley family, the Troop, other friends, and family. Danny graduated from Seton Hall Prep High School in West Orange (SHP) where he ran cross country for two years, was a member of the Wounded Warriors’ Club and Knights of Setonia Club.

He was manager for the baseball team in 2016 when they won a state championship. He participated in a Kairos retreat in both junior and senior years. During Dan’s junior year, a close friend passed away from brain cancer at the age of twelve. After her passing he became involved in promoting cancer awareness. As the leader of the Pirates Against Cancer Club at SHP, he organized two “Buzz Offs” with the help of an advisor, in which students and faculty would shave their heads for cancer awareness and raised over $3500 each time to help with cancer treatment. Dan has completed his first semester at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, majoring in Counseling and Human Services. Because of his passion to help people who have cancer, he’d like to be a Child Life specialist after college; planning also to give back to the community by staying active in his church community and in Scouting.

Daniel earned 29 Merit Badges: Art, Camping, Canoeing, Citizenship In the Community, Citizenship In the Nation, Citizenship In the World, Collections, Communication, Cooking, Disability Awareness, *Environmental Science,Family Life, Fingerprinting, First Aid, Geocaching, Kayaking, *Leatherwork Lifesaving,  Mammal Study, *Personal Fitness, *Personal Management, Public Speaking, Rifle Shooting, Small Boat Sailing, Space Exploration, Sports,Swimming, Wilderness Survival and Wood Carving. (*Eagle Requirement)

Scouting makes a direct and positive impact on your community by teaching positive values and leadership skills to your son. With over 50 Scouts, they are a very active and fun filled troop.  Troop 173 offers a wide range of activities and learning experiences for your child that focus on their continued growth as they progress through the program.  They strive to incorporate education, character building, growth, teamwork, and primarily FUN for our Scouts.  They are a “Family Friendly” troop that encourages Moms or Dads to attend our meetings, special events, and camping trips so that everyone can experience the fun, together.

Troop 173 was chartered by the Sedgefield Civic Association in 1957. Yet from its beginning, Troop 173 has included boys from all over Morris County in its programs. While most of our members come from the area of Parsippany from Lake Parsippany to Powder Mill, we have had members as far away as Succasunna and Randolph.

Troop 173 consists of boys primarily from Parsippany.  Due to the strength as a Troop and their family centered focus, they also draw from other nearby towns as well.

For more information on Troop 173, click here.

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