PARSIPPANY — Morris County residents interested in serving on the County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees are invited to send their resumes to a special trustees’ search committee of the Morris County Board of Freeholders.
Resumes must be received by that search committee by September 15. The committee will review all of the applicants and then submit recommendation to the freeholders, who will make the appointments this fall.
Two four-year terms of freeholder-appointed trustees expire at the end of October. The two sitting trustees also must reapply by the September 15 deadline if they wish to be considered for reappointment.
To qualify for consideration by the search committee, a candidate must be a resident of Morris County for at least four years, and may not hold a current elected office in Morris County or be an employee of Morris County government or CCM.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate independent judgment, distinction in their profession, knowledge of higher education, and a firm commitment to serving the college. A candidate must be willing to commit at least 15-20 hours a month to his or her duties as a college trustee to be considered for appointment.
Duties of trustees include appointing, supporting and evaluating the college president; clarifying and, if necessary, revising the college’s mission statement; ratifying long term plans; approving the college’s educational program; insuring fiscal viability; and maintaining the college’s physical plant.
The CCM search committee requests that resumes be accompanied by a background statement from each applicant outlining why he or she wishes to serve as a trustees and what specific skills the applicant would bring to the board.
Applicants are asked to send eight copies of their resume and that brief background statement to the Office of the Morris County Counsel, County of Morris, P.O. Box 900, Morristown, N.J. 07963-0900.
The County College of Morris Board of Trustees is composed of eleven Morris County residents from business, education, law and other professional fields, who volunteer their services in four-year terms.
By statute, eight members are appointed by the Morris County Freeholders and two members are appointed by the Governor. The Morris County Superintendent of Schools is also a member of the Board by statute. One non-voting CCM graduate member is elected for a one-year term by each year’s graduating class. In addition, the CCM President serves as an ex-officio member.
The Board of Trustees sets policy and has final authority over budgets and expenditures, and the President is responsible for internal administrative operations.
PARSIPPANY — Ten years ago, the launch of Wyndham Worldwide created a new type of hospitality company – one that brought together some of the most iconic travel brands, united by a set of core values, and a vision to create great experiences for every type of traveler. To recognize its first decade serving travelers, the hospitality powerhouse announced today a new global philanthropic partnership with Save the Children.
Parsippany Township Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno
“For the past ten years philanthropy and volunteerism has been central to our culture and we have consistently strived to do business in a way our associates, partners and shareholders can be proud of,” said Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and chief executive officer. “It made sense to us to celebrate our anniversary with a focus on serving others, especially children and families.”
With operations in over 120 countries including the United States, Save the Children is the leading global non-profit organization focused exclusively on the wellbeing of children around the world. In its first global philanthropic partnership, Wyndham Worldwide will support Save the Children across its corporate locations around the world through workplace giving events, disaster relief and emergency fund raising, and promotion of the Save the Children signature child sponsorship program. The Company’s initial donation of $250,000 will be focused on educational programs, helping to transform over 7,500 classrooms with learning materials to reach 250,000 students globally.
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno addressing the audience
While this new partnership will create a way for all Wyndham Worldwide associates to make a more collective impact on a global scale, it’s only the latest in the company’s history of community support and volunteerism. Since 2006, the company has provided its US-based associates with a paid day off “Wish Day” to volunteer in the community, as well as a company match for personal charitable donations. Most notably, the Company holds annual campaigns and volunteer efforts supporting Christel House International, founded by Wyndham’s RCI brand founder Christel DeHaan; made community support a centerpiece of the annual Wyndham Championship on the PGA TOUR, and supported local efforts for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Special Olympics, community food banks, and more. Recently, the company also launched a youth scholarship program in the United States.
Wyndham Worldwide associates celebrate the company’s 10 year anniversary at a special celebration
To kick off the new Save the Children partnership, associates at the company’s New Jersey headquarters will assemble hundreds of emergency preparedness kits for Save the Children, as well as clothing, food, and school supply drives for various local organizations.
10 years of Global Growth When the company was launched in 2006, it was instantly one of the largest hospitality companies in the world, and the only company providing travelers with access to a collection of local and global hospitality brands in hotels, vacation ownership, as well as unique accommodations, such as vacation exchange, holiday parks, and managed home rentals.
Over the past 10 years the company has successfully grown its core businesses by “embracing the everyday traveler,” and maintaining focus on making travel more accessible to more people in more places than any other hospitality company.
Wyndham Worldwide Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen P. Holmes welcomes associates at a special 10 year anniversary celebration announcing its new global partnership with Save the Children at the company’s global headquarters in Parsippany
Today, Wyndham has over 120,000 places to stay around the world, through such iconic hotel brands as Ramada and Super 8, innovative brands like Microtel by Wyndham and Tryp by Wyndham, upscale brands like Dolce and our namesake Wyndham Hotels. Beyond hotels, Wyndham is home to the world’s largest vacation ownership portfolio with brands serving nearly 900,000 owners across the US, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Brazil, Asia and the South Pacific. And, in capturing the increasing market for travelers seeking unique experiences, the company’s Destination Network offers industry-leading brands across vacation exchange, holiday parks, and private home rentals, including RCI, Novasol, Hoseasons, and Wyndham Vacation Rentals.
Since 2006, the company has continually added to this global portfolio in size, scale, and depth of options. From welcoming brands like Shell Vacations Club, Baymont, ResortQuest, and James Villas to adding new types of travel experiences like Margaritaville themed vacation ownership resorts, RCI offering the first vacation exchange travel to Cuba, and everything from castles to houseboats and treehouses through its European and US rental brands.
Tying this “house of brands” together is Wyndham Rewards, the company’s re-imagined loyalty program, which has achieved wide acclaim since its relaunch in 2015 which made the program simpler for members to earn and redeem points faster.
Doing What’s Right for Business by Doing What’s Right for Others Fueling its decade of global growth that now encompasses unique places to stay across 100 countries, is the company’s focus on creating a unique culture that drives value for others and aspires to care for people, preserve the planet, and provide places to stay that are socially, environmentally, and economically responsible.
The company’s award-winning Corporate Social Responsibility programs and initiatives have resulted in Wyndham Worldwide being named the among DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity, FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies, World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Magazine, the global industry leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and listed as one of the Top 100 Greenest Companies in the World by Newsweek.
“For the past decade, we have offered travelers something no other hospitality company could – the opportunity to have great travel experiences, no matter the location or type of accommodation, and we’ve done it in a way that delivers value for our shareholders, opportunity for our associates and partners, and support for those around us,” said Holmes. “As we look ahead, I see the next ten years creating even greater opportunities for a company like ours. The consumer landscape is changing, and we’re making bold moves to meet the needs of the future traveler. For wherever they want to go, and however they want to stay, Wyndham Worldwide is ready.”
ABOUT WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) is one of the largest global hospitality companies, providing travelers with access to a collection of trusted hospitality brands in hotels, vacation ownership, and unique accommodations including vacation exchange, holiday parks, and managed home rentals. With a collective inventory of more than 120,000 places to stay across 100 countries on six continents, Wyndham Worldwide and its 38,000 associates welcomes people to experience travel the way they want. This is enhanced by Wyndham Rewards®, the Company’s re-imagined guest loyalty program across its businesses, which is making it simpler for members to earn more rewards and redeem their points faster. For more information, please visitwww.wyndhamworldwide.com.
ABOUT SAVE THE CHILDREN Save the Childrengives children in the United States and around the world a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We invest in childhood — every day, in times of crisis and for our future. Follow us on TwitterandFacebook.
CHATHAM — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chatham Borough Police Chief Philip J. Crosson, Jr. announce that two men have been charged with various crimes in relation to an armed robbery that occurred on July 28, 2016 at Crescent Jewelers, located at 251 Main Street in Chatham Borough.
Michael Reed, 46, Newark, and Raiys Grimes, 35, West Orange, have both been charged with Robbery, a crime of the first degree; Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, a crime of the second degree; Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, a crime of the second degree; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a crime of the second degree; Theft, a crime of the second degree; Conspiracy to Commit Theft, a crime of the second degree; Burglary, a crime of the second degree; Conspiracy to Commit Burglary, a crime of the second degree; Criminal Restraint, a crime of the third degree; Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Restraint, a crime of the third degree; and Aggravated Assault (pointing a firearm) a crime of the fourth degree. Reed was also charged with Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons, a crime of the second degree.
It is alleged that on Thursday, July 28 at approximately 10:54 a.m. Reed and Grimes entered Crescent Jewelers and stole jewelry and cash valued in excess of $75,000.00. During the robbery, a handgun was produced and a store employee was physically restrained.
During the course of the subsequent investigation, law enforcement recovered various proceeds from the robbery, as well as the handgun that is alleged to have been used during this crime.
Reed is currently being held at the Morris County Correctional Facility in lieu of a $250,000 bail with no 10% option. That bail was reviewed by the Honorable Paul Armstrong on Monday, August 8 and was not changed at that time.
Raiys Grimes remains a fugitive and is currently being sought by law enforcement. Anyone having information related to his whereabouts is encouraged in contact the Chatham Borough Police Department at (973) 685-8000, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, or Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at (973) 267-2255. Callers may remain anonymous.
This matter continues to be investigated by the Chatham Borough Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit. No additional information will be released at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Chatham Borough Police Department at (973) 685-8000, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, or Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at (973) 267-2255.
The charges and allegations are merely accusations, and the Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
PARSIPPANY — Mt. Tabor celebrated the 147th Annual Children’s Day Weekend, starting on Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7.
The royal court lead the parade which featured marching bands, community groups, costumes, decorated bicycles and wagons, maypoles and an array of people-created floats.
Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department
Royal Court 2016: King Liam Anderson and Queen Teagan Wittig
Grand Marshall Carl and Betsy Pauli
Councilman Michael dePierro
Mayor James Barberio, Angela Barberio and Brenda Barberio
Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr.
Jr. Fire Chief Robert Peluso with his parents Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Ildiko Fekete Peluso
Board of Trustees
Enjoying the Mt. Tabor Childrens Day Parade and Festivities
Enjoying the Mt. Tabor Childrens Day Parade and Festivities
Fell asleep on the job
St. Ann’s of Hampton Pipes and Drums
Enjoying the Mt. Tabor Childrens Day Parade and Festivities
United Methodist Church of Mount Tabor
Enjoying the Mt. Tabor Childrens Day Parade and Festivities
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Dept. District 5
Rainbow Lakes Fire Chief Dist. 2
Rainbow Lakes Fire Department
Dan Morgan, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Lake Hiawatha Fire Department
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Eric Hubner, Coordinator of Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Vehicles
Andrew Ludwig, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Chief
Louis Yuliano
The 147-year-old celebration, which kicked off Thursday with the Howard Bell Run and the parade, concert and fire works took place Saturday throughout the historic Parsippany neighborhood. On Sunday there was a 11:00 a.m. worship at the Tabernacle with the offering going toward NJ Special Olympics.
Presiding over the special day is the led by King is Liam Anderson and Queen isTeagan Wittig. The monarchs and their court was crowned at the yearly coronation ball held for Mt. Tabor residents and guests Friday evening.
The centerpiece event of the day is the annual Midway Parade.
The parade kicked off at approximately 7:00 p.m. This event featured the prize winners and Parsippany’s Volunteer Fire Districts, Ambulance Squads, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Parsippany Rescue and Recovery.
The evening ended with a concert featuring “Buster Poindexter” at the country club and then fireworks.
The concert and fireworks are funded by Margaret and Francis X. Wentworth.
Other weekend events, since their inception 146 years ago, have been funded by the residents who volunteer their time, effort and money through fund raising events including a bake sale, pancake breakfast, car wash, hoagie sale and house to house collections.
The Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department provided a barbecue dinner to all of the local emergency responders who participated in the parade.
Women who care about local philanthropy and enjoy a round of golf have an opportunity to combine both passions at the United Way Honey Open Golf Outing on Monday, September 12 at the Farmstead Golf & Club, 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette.
In its 39th year, this women’s-onlygolf event will raise funds to support scholarship opportunities for local women and their families who are ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to afford the basics.
Hosted by the United Way Women’s Leadership Council, the event honors the legacy of tournament founder Helen “Honey” Ackerman, a former Sussex County clerk who believed women and children should have access to resources to build a better life, subsequently helping to build a stronger community. The Council brings togetherphilanthropic women across the region to help ALICE women and those in poverty become more financially self sufficient.
“United Way is pleased to carry on Honey’s legacy to support struggling individuals and families who deserve a chance to reach their full potential,” said United Way Community Relations Manager Monica Lemperle.
Event proceeds will go toward three ALICE scholarship programs. United Way partners with child care centers to provide professional development opportunities for educators and to allow families access to quality child care. In addition, United Way and Sussex County Community College provide matching funds to help ALICE students complete their post-secondary education.
To participate in the outing and contribute to these scholarship programs, women can choose one of two ways to play:
A nine-hole scramble lesson for golfers interested in learning more about the game
A traditional 18-hole scramble for experienced golfers
The outing will begin with registration at 7:00 a.m. followed by an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start for 18-hole golfers. The nine-hole lesson will begin at 9:00 a.m. The $125.00 per person registration includes golf, continental breakfast and an awards luncheon.
To date, event sponsors include Platinum Sponsor Thorlabs and Gold Sponsors Bentley Assisted Living and Van Den Heuvel & Fountain Inc.Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
For more information or to register by Monday, August 29, by clicking here, email by clicking here, or call (973) 993-1160, ext. 409.
About United Way of Northern New Jersey
United Way of Northern New Jersey is a nonprofit organization working to improve people’s lives and strengthen communities by focusing on Education, Income, and Health. These are the building blocks for a good life – a quality education that leads to a stable job; the tools needed to achieve financial stability; and good health. We lead caring communities to create long-lasting changes that transform people’s lives. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. United Way of Northern New Jersey serves Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren counties as well as portions of suburban Essex County, including the Caldwells, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Millburn-Short Hills, Montclair, Roseland, and Verona. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED. To learn more, call (973) 993-1160 or visit by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Many of us know the lyrics to the song: ”You’ve got a Friend” but the Friends of the Parsippany Library proved that they really understand the meaning behind it! Due to budget constraints, and the availability of electronic access, the Parsippany Library did not renew all of its newspaper subscriptions this year. One example of a newspaper subscription that we did not renew is the New York Post.
Soon the Librarians received complaints about not providing this newspaper subscription. It seems many people come into the Library on a daily basis to read this newspaper. One gentleman even thought that the Library had discontinued the publication for political reasons! This was far from true since the Library is very objective and is careful to include newspapers, magazines and books which portray the many sides of issues.
When our Library Director told Pat Simon, the chairperson of the Book Nook and vice president of the Friends about this problem, she knew we were “down and troubled” so she and the Friends “lent a helping hand” and decided to pay the $275 so that this newspaper subscription could be renewed.
According to the subscription service, the New York Post should be back on the shelves within four to six weeks. And we hope our regular newspaper reading customers will come back too!
This subscription renewal is just one of many ways the Friends have shown their support for the 3 Library branches through the years. The Friends have used money raised from book sales, the Book Nook, dine out fund raisers, their 30 club promotion and Friends memberships to pay for collections of books, dvds, playaways; to provide toys and books geared to children with autism; to sponsor children’s and adult programs with special presenters and speakers; and for Library equipment and furniture. For example, the Friends have raised funds to sponsor: the stuffed animal sleepover; study and snack program; Zumba for kids; a juggling program; an adult program about FDR; a program for teens; a museum pass for the Yogi Berra museum which can also be used at Cooperstown; and special book collections such as test prep books; consumer health books and books about countries for kids; and book club in a bag kits.
This year and every year, the Friends have provided financial support for the summer reading program, a 3 month incentive that is put in place to encourage the children, teens and adults of our community to read and use the Library. Without the support of the Friends, the Library would be unable to provide all of these special services.
The Friends of the Parsippany is a 501C3 volunteer organization. If you are interested in paying membership dues to help support the initiatives of the Friends, visit the Library website by clicking here.
The Friends are also looking for people interested in giving back to the community. After years of service, some of our Friends leaders plan to retire from officer to member. So the Friends are seeking new officers. If you are interested in applying to be an officer of the Friends, please email by clicking here.
WHIPPANY — Multi-award winning Southern Gospel group “Brian Free and Assurance” will make a rare New Jersey appearance on Sunday, September 4 at10:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Worship Center, 43 South Jefferson Road, Whippany. The event is free, but a free-will offering will be received at the event.
Brian Free is undeniably the most recognizable southern gospel tenor of our generation. Since 1982, he has been at the forefront of southern gospel music since first joining Gold City Quartet, then moving on to form his own group. While Brian and the group have enjoyed tremendous success in their musical careers, their first priority has and always will be their families. Brian and Pam have raised two sons, Ricky and Bryce, who are now heavily involved in the ministry. Their oldest, Ricky, is married to his wife Kelly and has two sons, Jude and Graham. Ricky is a full-time songwriter, drummer, studio musician and produces all of BFA’s recordings. The group has recorded many of Ricky’s songs and continue to use his drumming talents on each of their CD’s. Bryce is a graduate of Belmont University (Nashville, TN) and creates the group’s graphic design and videography. Bill Shivers (lead) resides in Temple, Georgia with his wife Michelle and their three children, Brittany, Sara and Brent. From Sandersville, Georgia, Mike Rogers (baritone) and his wife Bekki have two daughters, Coraline and Everlee. Southern Gospel music has always been Brian’s first love, and fans have responded to his music by honoring him and the group at the Dove Awards for Southern Gospel Performance of the Year, “Say Amen,” in 2014 as well as “Long As I Got King Jesus” in 2006. Brian Free and Assurance has also made a number of notable television appearances, including TBN, Gospel Music Channel, Prime Time Country (TNN), Hee Haw (CBS), The “Today Show” (NBC), 27 of the “Gaither Video” series. In the summer of 2014, BFA was chosen by BBC to represent Elvis Presley’s love of Gospel Music on That’s Alright Mama, a Tribute to Elvis Presley with his arrangement of Peace In The Valley.
These accolades show the consistent response to BFA’s music, how God has used them, and how he will continue to use them. While the guys all come from different backgrounds, they all agree on one thing, and that is to use their God-given abilities to take the message of Jesus Christ to everyone they can.
The mission of Brian Free and Assurance is to lift up Jesus Christ through their music, see souls come to know the Lord as Savior and be an encouragement to Believers across the nation and abroad. They believe in helping others grow in their walk with the Lord by forming exhorting relationships with their fans and investing in them at concerts. Everything is done for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Brian, Bill and Mike are passionate about their calling and they are unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer Joseph Chmura responded to the lobby of Parsippany Police Headquarters at 1:16 p.m. on March 23 to speak to a Baldwin Road business owner regarding a theft.
After speaking to the victim it was alleged that employee Daisy Ramos, 35, Elizabeth, was cashing checks that were made out to the business.
Detective M. Czajka conducted an investigation into the incident and discovered between April of 2015 and October of 2015 Ms. Ramos cashed in excess of $40,000 in checks issued to the victim’s business.
Detective M. Czajka charged Ms. Ramos with Theft on June 18. Shortly thereafter she was placed under arrest and released on her own recognizance pending her court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — While investigating an activated burglar alarm at 7:23 a.m. on July 12 in the Galleria Mall at 2651 Route 10 East, Patrol Officer made contact with Jonathan Robbins, 42, Dover.
After a brief investigation it was determined that he was allowed to be on premise, but had two active no bail warrants.
The first warrant was issued by the Morris County Superior Court and the second warrant was issued by the Essex County Superior Court.
While being placed under arrest, one partial Suboxone pill and one Suboxone sublingual film were found in his possession.
Mr. Robbins was transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters where he was charged with Possession of a Controlled and Dangerous Substance in the third degree.
Judge Frese authorized the warrant with a bail amount of $5,000.00 with no 10% option. Mr. Robbins was transported to Morris County Correctional Facility until his court dates.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Departments Communication Center received a call from the victim of a car theft on Northfield Road at 10:06 a.m. on Saturday, July 16. Upon arrival of Patrol Officer G. Cacioppo, it was determined that the victims 2013 Dodge Charger was stolen between 3:45 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. It was also determined that the vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside the vehicle.
At 7:28 p.m. Officers responded back to the victim’s residence and advised them that their vehicle was recovered by the Newark Police Department. This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Parsippany Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20 from a passerby about a broken window at Quick Stop, 1446 Route 46, Troy Hills Village Shopping Center.
Upon arrival of Patrol Officers McAuliffe and Ohlsen they observed a broken front window and a metal object laying inside on the floor. Officers checked the interior of the store, but the unknown suspect had already fled. The store owner arrived on scene and advised the Officers that a lockbox with cash was stolen from inside the business. Parsippany Detective John Keiling and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID responded to the scene and assisted in the investigation.
Captain J. Wieners observed a broken front window at 1446 Route 46, Quick Stop, while he was traveling through the parking lot on Friday, August 5 at 6:57 a.m.
He advised Police dispatch of his location and multiple backup units responded to the scene. Once the Officers checked the interior of the building it was determined that the unknown suspect had already fled the area. Responding units found two bricks inside the business which were used by the unknown suspect to smash the window and make entry into the business. Once the business owner arrived on scene he advised the Officers that cash and cigarettes were stolen. Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
These incidents remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Parsippany Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department’s Communication Center was contacted by a concerned motorist reporting a possible drunk driver in a Hyundai Santa Fe who had just pulled into Parsippany Inn and Suites, 2939 Route 10 East on Monday, August 1 at 6:49 p.m.
Responding units located the vehicle at 2939 Route 10 and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Patrol Officer S. Baker made contact with Erik Torgersen, 51, Parsippany, who was driving the vehicle.
After a brief investigation Mr. Torgersen was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.
Upon his arrival, he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. He was released on his own recognizance into the custody of a family member pending his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — The Department of Public Works conducted the 10th Annual Rockaway River Clean-up on Saturday, August 6. Volunteers met at the Lake Hiawatha Swim Club at 8:00 a.m. The Township supplied gloves, garbage bags, grab sticks and safety gear to facilitate in the clean up.
Clean Communities Coordinator Eddie Celardo issuing equipment
Coffee and Donuts were provided to the volunteers & crew
Council Vice President Robert Peluso participated in the removal of trash
Teams preparing to deploy
The team cleaned up areas around the Rockaway River, along Lake Shore Drive, Knoll Road, Vail Road and Greenbank Road.
Over a dozen bags of trash were collected and other debris removed including trash floating inside the river and tree debris blocking the passage ways.
Council Vice President Robert Peluso participated in the clean up as well as Director of Human Services Michele Picone.
Clean Communities Coordinator Eddie Celardo and Department of Public Works Director Greg Schneider directed the efforts.
PARSIPPANY — A deceased body was discovered Friday afternoon, August 5 behind the Michaels Craft Stores, 1099 Route 46. Although the name hasn’t been released by the Parsippany Police Department, the individual was a homeless man in his late sixties, who was frequently seen around the shopping center.
There is no reason for the public to be alarmed, it is believed the individual died of natural causes.
Parsippany Police Officers, along with the detective bureau and the Morris County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigation team were on scene. Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Rockaway Neck Ambulance Squad was also on the scene.
Parsippany Focus will update this article when additional information becomes available.
PARSIPPANY — Realtor Jacqueline Scura (of RE/MAX First Choice in Parsippany) announced the recipient of the 2016 “Jackie Scura’s Chance for Success” scholarship is Sarah Ansari of Parsippany High School.
Ms. Scura’s scholarship is not strictly a recognition of academic achievement or athletic skill. Instead, this scholarship is an acknowledgement of an exceptional work ethic and drive for personal and professional success. 30 years in Real Estate have taught Jackie the rewards of hard work and determination, and with this scholarship, she hopes to encourage ambitious local students to pursue their own goals.
Parsippany High Senior, Sarah Ansari submitted an application which showed exactly the kind of promise Jackie was looking for. Sarah has excelled academically throughout her high school career, receiving honors and taking college level coursework whenever possible, but what sets her apart is her willingness to go out in the world and act on goals she formed very early in life. After losing her grandmother to cancer, Sarah saw how many other lives around her were touched by the same disease – including a fellow student and a teacher in her school. This led to an interest in studying medicine and the pharmaceutical research being done to combat cancer.
Those are common goals, but Sarah is not a common girl, so she decided to take a more hands on approach to learning about medicine. At 14, she joined the Parsippany First Aid Squad and got a first hand look at what it is to care for people in her community. By 16, she was old enough to join an active duty squad and offer direct support as a Junior EMT. In her time on the squad, Sarah was voted onto the board of the Youth Squad and used her influence to run fundraisers and bring the Youth Squad budget from $20.00 to almost $2000.00.
This experience gave Sarah far more than a look at medicine – it gave her the chance to step outside of her comfort zone and grow as a person. Before joining the squad, Sarah describes herself as a “timid, wavering teenager”, but now “with encouragement from my parents and the acquisition of over 1000 service hours, I’ve flourished as a person and found my calling.”
Sarah will be attending Boston College this coming fall and taking a pre-med course load. She still wants to both practice medicine and engage in cancer research, but most of all she wants to make her contribution in this world. There’s no doubt that she will succeed.
Put down the coffee, bagel or hairbrush and drive! Or else! A bill winding its way through Trenton would impose stiff fines and even a possible license suspension for drivers who eat, drink, groom, read or use electronic devices behind the wheel. Violators could face a $200 to $400 fine for the first offense and a…
PARSIPPANY — Children who read eight hours so far in the Summer Reading Club at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library celebrated at the Halftime Party, the halfway point of the Summer Reading Program with games, an author presentation and an icy treat.
Award winning author for children and teens, Alison Ashley Formento shared some of her stories; This Tree Counts, These Bees Count, These Rocks Count, and These Seas Count to a captive audience. She also presented a special Writing Seeds Workshop for third to seventh grade students. Students were given a prompt then added three words and proceeded to create a paragraph or two. Stories were then shared with the group.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library is located at 449 Halsey Road.
MORRIS PLAINS — Roseland Residential Trust, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation held a ceremonial ground breaking for its newest luxury residential community, Signature Place at Morris Plains. The new multi-family community will feature 197 luxury apartment homes and is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017.
This site was previously a vacant Mack-Cali office building that is being repurposed into a multi-family residential community.
The repositioning of select Mack-Cali office buildings into multi-family communities was a key part of the company’s strategic plan announced last year. The repurposing of certain assets will create significant value and is designed to ensure the highest and best use of those selected properties. Mack-Cali and Roseland are in the process of repositioning several of its underperforming, obsolete assets and continue to evaluate the portfolio for additional repositioning opportunities.
“Today marks a significant milestone for the Mack-Cali and Roseland team as we move forward with another of the cornerstone initiatives we laid out in our strategic plan,” said Michael J. DeMarco, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation. “In order to provide the highest rate of return for our investors, we know that we must optimize the value of each and every property in our portfolio. Creating Signature Place at Morris Plains will accomplish exactly that for this site.”
“This is an incredibly attractive location for a luxury residential community – with excellent transit options and a vibrant surrounding area,” said Andrew Marshall, President and Chief Operating Officer of Roseland Residential Trust. “Bringing 197 apartment homes to Morris Plains is a win-win for both our company and the borough, and we look forward to our continued partnership.”
This new community is located at 250 Johnson Road in a park-like setting with lake views. Signature Place at Morris Plains is ideally situated in the heart of Morris County, in close proximity to numerous recreational, dining, and shopping destinations along Route 10. It also features a number of convenient options for commuters including indoor/outdoor parking, NJ TRANSIT’s Morris Plains train station with hourly service to New York Penn Station, and access to Interstates 287 and 80.
Each of the 197 luxury apartment homes will feature a high-end living experience designed to attract a wide range of residents from young professionals to empty-nesters looking to downsize from their current residence. The property includes one- and two-bedroom units, all with state-of-the-art appliances and finishes. Signature Place will also provide residents with access to a wide range of amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, dog run with dog-washing station, resort-style, outdoor swimming pool with sun deck, barbecue grills, tennis court, golf simulator, resident clubroom with billiards, and conference room.
“Roseland and Mack-Cali are excellent partners and this exciting development will bring tremendous benefits to our already wonderful borough,” said Morris Plains Mayor Frank J. Druetzler. “We look forward to coming back here for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of what I know will be a first-class residential community.”
About Roseland Residential Trust
Roseland Residential Trust (Roseland), a subsidiary of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation (NYSE: CLI) was recently formed to own, manage, and develop Mack-Cali’s luxury multi-family residential portfolio. Roseland is a premier, full-service residential and mixed-use owner and developer in the Northeast with an industry-leading reputation for successful completion, execution, and management of class A residential developments. Roseland’s scalable and integrated business platform oversees the Company’s operating and in-construction assets, geographically desirable land portfolio, sourcing of new development and acquisition opportunities, and repurposing activities on Mack-Cali’s office holdings.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township cleanup has been scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
There is something to do for all participants so bring your friends, neighbors, family, civic group members and anyone else who is dedicated to helping to create a debris-free Rockaway River. Volunteers will meet at River Drive across from the Lake Hiawatha Swim Club.
The rain date for this event will be Saturday, August 13.
For additional information, please call (973) 263-7273.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP – For the 14th year, Morris County’s Annual National Night Out event was held on Tuesday, August 2 at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township.
The local take on the national event was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. offering a variety of free attractions, including food, drinks, live entertainment, ice-skating, and giveaways.
Fire, police, and rescue personnel were on hand to demonstrate a range of skills and equipment used in helping protect Morris County residents.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Chief Louis Yuliano, Morris County Park Police Chief Gabriel DePetro with Parsippany Rescue and Recovery member Joseph Bellardino
“This is a perfect event to bring together our police, fire and county rescue teams with county residents, to have them explain what they do, talk about important community crime and safety efforts, and also to have a good time at the ice rink on a hot summer night,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Douglas Cabana in a statement.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery along with local firefighters extricated a vehicle as part of a demonstration.
The Morris County Park Police offered registration for their Child ID cards, an initiative launched in 2000 that has registered more than 1,000 children annually.
Mennen Arena is located at 161 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township.
Jersey Central Power and Light employees invited children to explore their bucket truck and equipment Photo courtesy of JCPL
National Night Out, which began in 1984, is an annual nationwide communituilding campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and better places to live. It provides an opportunity to bring police and residents together in a positive setting, while promoting a countywide sense of community.
The event is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, neighborhood watch and other anti-crime programs.
Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.
The National Night Out event in Morris County had a special focus on families, and the police, rescue and emergency services available to them.
Visitors were able to investigate the essential equipment of police, fire, and emergency teams, including motorcycles, ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, and squad cars.
New Jersey Transit Police Officers at Morris County National Night Out
“The Morris County National Night Out for the past seven years has received national recognition because it offers a comprehensive array of participating agencies to educate the public on available community services,” said newly appointed Park Police Chief Gabriel DiPietro.
Each year since 2007, the National Association of Town Watch has named the Morris County’s National Night Out event a national award winner.
The Park Police Department currently patrols park facilities in cars and on motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and horses to ensure public safety.
