MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces the recent Community Outreach Program about the Opiate and Heroin epidemic was productive and educational. The event was a joint effort by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Rockaway Borough Police Department to provide valuable information to the community. The event held at the Morris Hills High School in Rockaway was filled with many concerned residents and those affected by the epidemic, was captivated by what they heard.
Rockaway Borough Police Chief Doug Scheer opened the event with passionate remarks about the epidemic, and how the community of Rockaway Borough has been affected. Chief Scheer was followed by Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp.
Prosecutor Knapp conveyed that, as with many counties throughout New Jersey, Morris County has been adversely affected by the Opiate and Heroin epidemic. He emphasized that the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is aggressively pursuing “For-Profit” distributers of Opiates and Heroin with vigorous prosecution and incarceration. Moreover, Prosecutor Knapp is a proponent of intervention and treatment for the nonviolent drug addicted user, rather than incarceration. He agrees that addiction is a disease that many people suffer from and should be treated as such. Lastly, Prosecutor Knapp discussed the relatively new introduction of Narcan, which is now supplied to first responders as a life saving measure, for use on those who overdose on Opiates or Heroin and face imminent death. Narcan reverses the effect of the overdose on the body, and since its implementation in Morris County, has resulted in 44 lives saved by police officers during 2015. Unfortunately, during that same year, 43 people lost their lives due to an Opiate overdose.
PARSIPPANY — The following Parsippany residents graduated from Marist College the weekend of May 20:
Kelsey Bradley, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2012, received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
Subramanya Rohit Karra received a Master of Science in Information Management Specialization.
Vineet Paladi received a Master of Science in Information Management Specialization.
Marist College
Marist-College is located in the historic Hudson River Valley and at its branch campus in Florence, Italy. It is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century. The College is consistently recognized for excellence by top organizations like The Princeton Review, which included it in its latest book, Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers By Going Beyond the Classroom. It has also been recognized by U.S. News & World Report (13th Best Regional University), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (Best Values in Private Colleges), and others. Though now independent, Marist remains committed to the ideals handed down from its founders, the Marist Brothers: excellence in education, a sense of community, and a commitment to service. Marist educates 4,700 traditional-age undergraduate students and more than 1,300 adult and graduate students in 46 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Girl Scout Troop 6229 is working on earning their bronze awards.
The bronze award is the highest award a junior Girl Scout can receive.
The girls picked their project to help collect food for people struggling to afford buying food. The name of their project is “Let’s Fight Hunger Together.”
The troop is having a food drive at their school and two of the girls are doing it at their place of worship as well.
They also raised awareness about reasons that cause people to end up struggling with money and not able to afford food, statistics of child hunger, and how they can help to the second, third, fourth, and fifth graders at their school. All food collected will be donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry, which helps many families throughout Morris County.
Dalia Ibrahim is the troop leader.
The girls are having a food drive at the Parsippany Shop Rite on Saturday, June 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Survivors Lap. Karen DeChristopher holding the Survivors Banner from 2016 Relay For Life
RANDOLPH — 35 teams and 259 participants have raised $38,573.94 for Relay for Life of Central Morris County. In the fight against cancer, silence is the last thing we need. This year, Relay for Life was held at County College of Morris on Saturday, June 4 through Sunday, June 5.
The three top individuals for 2016 are Karen DeChristopher raising $6,680.00; Olivia O’Donnell raising $3,438.00 and Marjorie Forman raising $1,824.04.
The three top teams were Angels for Hope raising $8,545.00; Lakers For The Fight raising $6,080 and Sweet Livy’s raising $3,713.00.
The top company was Western Pest Services raising $8,695.00.
Saint Clare’s Health Systems and Western Pest Services were major sponsors.
Karen DeChristopher was awarded the “Eternal Flame Award.” The “Eternal Flame Award” is presented by the American Cancer Society in recognition of people who have taken their “cancer experience” and turned it into something positive by helping others facing the disease. The chosen nominee will receive an engraved plaque and the nominator will have the opportunity to read a short speech sharing why they submitted their nomination.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement symbolizes hope and our shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. If cancer has touched your life, participating in Relay For Life of Central Morris County encompassing Parsippany, Denville, Dover, Mt. Lakes, Randolph, Rockaway Borough, and Rockaway Township is a great way to take action and help finish the fight. This is your opportunity to honor cancer survivors, remember those we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to fight back and help end cancer forever.
Dover Boy Scouts “Pledge of Allegiance”
Alicia Bozza, Parsippany, sang the National Anthem
Assemblyman Anthony Bucco and Senator Anthony Bucco, Sr.
Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak
Karen DeChristopher and Tara Pettoni receives plaque as Co-Chairs of the event
Tara Pettoni presents Karen DeChristopher with “The Eternal Flame Award”
Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco is a Cancer Suvivor
Vice President Mark Bretz of Western Pest Services was presented with a plaque
Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak and member of Randolph
Survivors Lap. Karen DeChristopher holding the Survivors Banner from 2016 Relay For Life
Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club team captain Carol Tiesi and PHHS Key Club display team poster
The Western Pest Team raised $8695.00.
Parsippany High School Kiwanis Key Club
Camp Coley Cares raised $1415.40 in 2015. Team Leader is Ms. Marissa A Vandenberg
The Empty Table
Hope
Cure
At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds raised truly make a difference in the fight against cancer just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year!
Relay For Life teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Relay for Life Central Morris County is 14 hours long because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times.
The Luminaria Ceremony occurs at every Relay For Life event. As the sun sets, luminaria lining the track light up the night. A hush falls over the crowd that had been overflowing with celebration. Relay For Life participants, survivors, and caregivers then gather to remember loved ones lost to cancer and to honor those whose fight continues.
Karen DeChristopher explained “The Empty Table.” She said “We call your attention to the small table that occupies a place of dignity and honor. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that some of our loved ones are missing from this gathering. They have been diagnosed with cancer, and they are some of the names and faces behind luminaries.
The chair is empty. Many of those who fought the battle with cancer are no longer with us, but rather than mourning their loss, we choose to celebrate their life.
These people are unable to be with their loved ones and families now, so let us join together to recognize and honor them, and to bear witness to their struggle and their memory.
The table is small, symbolizing the frailty of a single patient, sometimes alone in the fight against his or her disease.
The tablecloth is white, symbolic of the medical profession: doctors, nurses, and researchers who help fight the battle for life.
The single rose in the vase signifies the enduring love of their families and friends and the strength of a patients’ will to fight the disease that ultimately claimed many of them.
The pink ribbon on the vase represents the ribbons worn on the lapels of millions who support a continued search for a cure not only for breast cancer, but for other cancers as well — cancers that are expected to kill over half a million people in the United States this year.
A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of the bitter battle against a deadly disease, a battle fought by more than 1.3 million new patients each year.
The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless tears of personal anguish shed by the patient and those shed by family members and friends who have lost a loved one.
The glass is inverted in memory of those people who are not here to join our celebration of successes.
But, the lantern represents the light of hope that lives in the hearts of all of us — hope represented by cancer survivors and the hope for a cure discovered as a result of the detailed work of the medical profession made able through funds generated through events such as Relay For Life.”
It’s not too late to donate. Click here to make your donation to the Relay For Life Central Morris team. Donations are accepted until August 31.
Emergency personnel arriving at the scene. Prom Safety: Dangers of Drinking and Driving written, performed by students
PARSIPPANY — On Friday, June 3, Parsippany High School held their Fifth Annual Anti-Drunk Driving Program for seniors. This program was created to help raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. Parsippany-Troy Hills law enforcement officials worked closely with school administrators, Parsippany Rescue Squads, Parsippany Fire Department and Atlantic Air Medical Unit and other community stakeholders, to help raise student awareness against drunk driving, especially at this time of the year with upcoming prom and graduation celebrations.
The program is so unique from year to year which adds to the impact that is left on the students. The students created the video from beginning to end and take complete ownership of the project. Statements from participating students:
Jessica Phillips said “Being apart of the anti-drunk driving program was an unforgettable experience. During the presentation I had to pretend to be dead and hearing my mom cry over my body was so scary, I would never want her to experience that pain ever again. After it was all over I was very emotional, I didn’t expect it to have such a great effect on me. Teenagers are told all the time by their parents not to drink and drive, but seeing the accident and what emergency workers have to do in this kind of situation is the best way to show them the consequences of drinking and driving. I’m so grateful I was able to participate in this program and I hope it had a great impact on the students because no family should have to lose a loved one due to one horrible mistake.”
Kevin Jones stated “I think the fact that something like this can happen at any moment makes it so important for kids to be aware and to think about things before making a bad decision.”
“I knew going into today that it was going to be emotional, but I didn’t realize how much of an impact it would have on me. Sitting in the cop car after I got arrested, I had this guilty feeling in my gut that I had done something wrong even though it wasn’t real. After today, I know I never want to experience that feeling ever again said Daniella Spillert.
Melissa Novotny stated “When we began recording I knew I was going to be emotionally affected but I would have never thought I would’ve felt the way I did during the accident. It was an amazing experience that really opened my eyes to how extreme the consequences can be.”
The accident scene
Jessica Phillips died during transport to the hospital
Emergency Personnel
Emergency Personnel arriving at the scene
Daniella Spillert talking to the police officers
EMT personnel with the body of Jessica Philips
Jessica Philips died at the scene
The students watching the accident scene
Rescue workers removing the roof from the Green Subaru
Rescue workers with Kevin Jones
Emergency personnel removing Melissa from the vehicle
Melissa Novotny on a stretcher being sent to hospital
Doug and Ellen Jones with Det. Lenahan
Kevin Jones on a stretcher being sent to hospital
Workers cleaning up the site
Jessica Philips on the ground on a stretcher while parents, Bonnie and John, look at the body
Kevin Jones was paralyzed and will never be able to walk again; Melissa Novotny died during transport; Daniella Spillert was charged with Driving Under Influence, two charges to vehicular manslaughter and received a prison term of sixty years, and Jessica Phillips died at the scene.
Cast and students participants are: Kevin Jones, Melissa Novotny, Daniella Spillert and Jessica Phillips.
Parents participating are: Ellen and Doug Jones; Bonnie and John Novotny; Michael and Dorotea Spillert; and Annmarie and Robert Phillips.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department; Parsippany Rescue and Recovery 69; Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad; and Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department Districts 4 and 5.
TV Production Teacher: Andy Nicholes; TV Production students: Jacob Feldman and Sarah Di Pippa; Sound and Lighting Advisor: Steve Gilgur; Autos Teacher: Matt Lazzari; Emergency Room Doctor: Dr.William Gluckman; Makeup Artists: Michelle Stanel and Nikki Ilic . Special Thanks to Atlantic Health Systems, Video On The Go, Parsippany-Troy Hills Detective Bob Lenahan and Tyler Smith from Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad.
Due to weather conditions, the Atlantic Air Medical Unit was cancelled for safety reasons.
Don’t drink and drive. If you been drinking, always call someone. Don’t let your friends drink and drive.
PARSIPPANY — Andrew and Lauren Worob welcomed their second child, Emily Madelyn Worob, on May 15 at 6:15 a.m. Emily was born at Morristown Medical Center.
She weighed 5 pounds and eight ounces, and measured 19 inches.
Grandparents are Jeff and Helene Worob, and Joe and Toby Mann.
Emily joins her brother Brandon. Their family dog, Newman, was anxious to Emily.
PARSIPPANY — Katherine Cascioli, Third Grade Teacher at Troy-Hills Elementary School receives the Morris ARC 2016 Teacher of the Year Award.
Katherine celebrated this honor with many students and parents, her Father Vito, teachers, friends and parents. Katherine humbly spoke about the various, ‘teachers’ in her life. With passion, she spoke about the work of the Morris ARC and her dedication to the organization.
Among the 17 nominations, the most ever for the ARC Morris Teacher of the Year Award, were her principal, teachers and parents.
Katherine’s mother, Diane Cascioli was dedicated to the mission of the ARC Morris. Katherine is an embodiment of her mom’s values of inclusion, love, and family. When Katherine’s mom passed seven years ago, she was asked to become involved with the ARC Morris as a board member. Katherine will become the president of the ARC Morris next year.
PARSIPPANY — Robert N. Miceli, 36, passed away suddenly on Sunday June, 5 at his home.
He was born in Paterson and raised in Lake Hiawatha where he lived all his life.
Robert was an Emergency Medical Technician for Cardinal Ambulance Service in Totowa prior to that he worked for Atlantic Ambulance in Livingston.
He was a dedicated and life member of the Rockaway Neck Ambulance Squad in Lake Hiawatha where he served as Past Senior Lieutenant and current Duty Lieutenant.
Robert is pre-deceased by his mother Ann Marie (nee-Picarillo) who passed away on September 2001.
Survivors include his father, Gino; his Step-Mother: Eva; his sister Deanna Miceli; his Maternal Grandmother Christina Picarillo and his niece: Evamarie Schwartz; his very best friend Peter Blin. Robert is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral on Thursday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. from the Par-Troy Funeral Home. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, 179 Baldwin Road.
Visiting hours are on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Rockaway Neck 1st Aid Squad, P.O. Box 41, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034.
Parsippany resident Louis Matos leaving the polling location at Lake Parsippany Fire House
PARSIPPANY — Get out and vote. The polls in Parsippany opened this morning at 6:00 a.m. and so far voter turn out has been very low. Remember polls are open until 8:00 p.m.
In addition to Presidential Primary local Parsippany primaries include:
11th Congressional District:
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Republican, is running to win his 12th term as Congressman for most of Morris County and the 11th District.
Rick Van Glahn, a Republican, is making his second attempt to end Rep. Frelinghuysen’s 22-year reign.
Joe Wenzel is a Democratic front-runner for Congress in the 11th District.
Morris County Sheriff:
John G. Sierchio and James M. Gannon are running to replace 23-year Sheriff Edward V. Rochford.
Morris County Freeholder Board:
Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary election for seats on the Morris County freeholder board. Winners will face their Republican counterparts in the November general election. Three Democrats — Mitch Horn, Montville, Rozella Clyde, Chatham Borough and John Von Achen, Parsippany — are running as a team with mostly common goals but their viewpoints diverge on a few issues. Also running are two candidates affiliated with the Bernie Sanders for president campaign — Carl Fenske, Morristown and Charles Bogusat, Rockaway Township.
The seven Republican candidates for Morris County Freeholder include three incumbents: Thomas Mastrangelo, Montville; Kathy DeFillippo, Roxbury Township; Douglas Cabana, Boonton, three challengers, Dr. Louis Valori, Parsippany; Peter King, Esq., Parsippany; and Roman Hirniak, Randolph and conservative John Krickus, Washington Township, who served a three-year term which ended in December 2015.
County Committee Seats:
In each of the voting districts in Parsippany County Committee elections are up for a two year term.
Voting polls are open until 8:00 p.m. this evening.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Seniors celebrated their prom at Valley Regency in Clifton on Thursday, June 4.
One charted bus bringing 25 students from Parsippany to The Valley Regency broke down on Route 80 in Fairfield, and the students had to wait about an hour for a replacement bus to pick them up, thus missing the cocktail hour.
Tatiana Portugal and Anderson Marte
Kaitlin Michels, Rachel Natoli, Erika Kull and Leona Jagiello
Matthew Ferrante
Joe Primamore and Joey Marotta
Anthony DeSpirito and Danielle Taylor along side Route 80 when their bus broke down
Richard Schoner, Leona Jagiello, Olivia Frawley, Erika Kull and Parry Kow
Katie Pinto and Anthony Espinoza
Matthew Ackerman, Diedrich Friedinger and Gail Napoliello
Shane Stone with Principal Michael DiSanto
Mikaya Acree and Alyssa Borino
Alyin Estrada and Noel Soto
Nick DiFrancesco and Tara Antonacci
Jay Kilpack, Daniella Brecka, Jimmy Hart, Katrina Kilpack, Barbara Anastasi, Amir El Hendry
Anthony Ioppolo and Angelica Sniadach
Avi Shah with Principal Michael DiSanto
Justin Chimoff, Emily Rogers and Rebecca Rodriguez
Ethan Tsirulik and Stephanie Sudit
Parker Close and Kelsy Webb
Ricardo Cortez and Andrew Topitz
Leah Bataille and Ammera Soliman
Annie Zitelli and Matt McLaughlin
Masha Rutenbeg and Reed Osterman
Brittany Pomroy and Anthony Salazar
Renna Patel and Ruchi Patel
Nichole Raia, Kaitlyn Gallagher and Steven Krolian
Sebastian Amaya and Natalia Caraveral
Pareen Desai, Rushabh Lagdiwala, Haren Ramani, Sebastian Amaya, Parthik Patel, Sahil Vekaria and Randy Mcnulty
Ruchi Patel, Shelby Steere and Alex Hein
Ronald Cupitt, Andrea Lucia Alfonso and Dylan Adubato
Adam Pavese, Mikada Dredden and Robert Weinstein
Mrs. Sturm, Justin Lu, Albert Chen, Tim Lin, Patty Kou, Mahan Ahmad
Tatiana Portugal and Anderson Marte
Rochelle Blair, Jahahd Payne
Some of the students posing for the camera along Route 80 in Fairfield
Tatiana Etienne, Richard Ermeous
Michael Montaya and Paola Perez
Anderson Marte and Tatiana Portugal
Anthony DeSpirito and Danielle Taylor
Students during the cocktail hour
Students during the cocktail hour
Students during the cocktail hour
The banquet hall
Students during the cocktail hour
Students during the cocktail hour
The bus arriving at Valley Regency
Students along side Route 80 when their bus broke down
Frank Cahill, Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Board Chairman, presents Manager Russ Caratenuto with a certificate welcoming Habit Grill to Parsippany
PARSIPPANY — Frank Cahill, Chairman of the Parsippany Economic Development Committee congratulates The Habit Grill Manager Russ Caratenuto, on the recent opening of the new location in Parsippany.
The Habit Grill is located at 3043 Route 46, Morris Hills Shopping Center, on the corner of Route 46 and Parsippany Boulevard.
The Habit Grill features “Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads and fries.”
The new Parsippany The Habit Burger Grill is located in a 2444 square-foot space, which seats 52 patrons. Approximately 35 new jobs have been created to staff this location.
Mark Lalo, Michael Cerri, Andrew Topitz, Alex Lerman, Luke Ferrante, Kyle Berry and Ammer Soliman
PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, June 1, Parsippany Hills High School recognized the Class of 2016 scholarship recipients at the Annual Senior Awards Ceremony, held this year in the school auditorium. Also acknowledged were the “PHHS Top 25 Students.” Almost 200 awards an scholarships were presented to the Graduating Senior Class.
The PHHS Jazz Band performed at the beginning of the Awards Ceremony
Mr. Michael DiSanto, Principal addresses the audience
Dr. Louis Valori presenting Scholarship to Olivia Piccoli
Dr. Louis Valori presenting Scholarship to Jeffrey Hunt
Davey Willans, Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club
Karen Kinsley presenting the George Puzio Memorial Scholarship
Ms. Mary Ann Coyne presenting on behalf of Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Nicolas Limanov, Robert Peluso, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce presenting to Andrew Topitz
Parsippany Vidyalaya Scholarship Jash Patel
Medhat Soliman, Faten Soliman, Ammer Soliman with Council Vice President Robert Pelsuo
Rebecca Rodriguez and Stephanie Sudit
Cindy Topitz, Nicolas Limanov, Harvey Topitz, Andrew Topitz and Robert Peluso
Ahmad Malik and Samantha Koon
Kimberly Begley, Alexa Porter, Kimberly Ebel and Kellyann Pepe
Nick DiFrancesco and Marie DiFrancesco
Mark Lalo, Michael Cerri, Andrew Topitz, Alex Lerman, Luke Ferrante, Kyle Berry and Ammer Soliman
Scholarships and Awards presented were:
Aaron Lief/American Legion Post #249 Scholarship – Dredden, Mikaela; Abe Wolkofsky Scholarship – Alfonso, Andrea; African American Cultural Club Service Award – Duhaney, Brittaney; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Pi Thea Omega Chapter Scholarship – Dredden, Mikaela; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Pi theta Omega Chapter – Marjorie H. Hebert (HBCU)- Duhaney, Brittaney;Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Pi Theeta Omega Chapter Bookership Award- Blair, Rochelle;
Andrew J. Quinn Memorial Scholarship – Kou, Patricia; Asian American Awards – Gao, Daphne; Asian American Awards- Wu, Sarah;Atlantic Health System Blood Donor Services Scholarship Award -Patel, Reena.
Bernard Packin Valedictorian Scholarship – Soliman, Ammer; Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany Troy Hills Scholarships – Iuspa, Danielle; Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany Troy Hills Scholarships – Salgado, Jared; Carl L. Ordway Memorial Scholarship – Nimbvikar, Anushi;
Catherine McClusick Memorial Scholarship – Bellardino, Brittany; Cedar Grove Elks Scholarship – Tolosi, Kayla; Coaches’ Award for Football – Lerman, Alex; Coaches’ Award for Marching Band – Koon, Samantha; Coaches’ Award Scholarship for Cheerleading – Porter, Alexa; Coccia Foundation Scholarships – Alfonso, Andrea; Coccia Foundation Scholarships – Bedoya, Daniela; Coccia Foundation Scholarships – Delgado, Clara.
Dance Drill Step Team Award – Rojas, Amy; Dora B. Stolfi Memorial Scholarship – Koon, Samantha; Dr. Frank A. Calabria Memorial Scholarship – Alfonso, Andrea; Elks Most Valuable Student – Lu, Justin; Emil Johnson Vocation Award – Griscti, Carlyn;
Excellence in Community Service Award – Iuspa, Danielle;
Female Athlete Award -Fulmore, Erin.
Greg Puzio Memorial Scholarship – Pepe, Kellyann.
Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association Scholarship – Ebel, Kimberly.
Indian Cultural Club Service Award- Desai, Darshan; and Desai, Pareen; and Patel, Dharti and Patel, Reena; Intervale Leadership for the Future Scholarship – Dredden, Mikaela; Intervale School/Dorothy Davies Memorial Scholarship – Kuo, Calvin;
Jack Dolan Memorial Scholarship – Kou, Patricia; Janet Palatini Friendship Scholarships – Hunt, Jeffrey; Janet Palatini Friendship Scholarships – Ebel, Kimberly; John Phillip Sousa Award – Chen, Albert; Joseph Windish Parsippany Education Foundation Scholarship- Ebel, Kimberly;
Kate Russell Memorial Scholarship – Bedoya, Daniela; Kay Memorial Scholarship – Willis, Michael; Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Scholarship – Lu, Justin.
Lake Parsippany Scholarship – Steinberg, Zachary; Lake Parsippany School PTA Alumni Scholarship – Alfonso, Andrea; Lew Ludwig Memorial Scholarship – Aslan, Stephany; Little Vikings Football Award – Mucciolo, Alex; Littleton School Alumni Scholarships – Castelli, Taylor; Littleton School Alumni Scholarships – Chimoff, Justin;
Madeline L. Loftus Memorial Scholalrship – Steinberg, Zachary; Maria T. Santillan ’92 Memorial Scholarship – Alfonso, Andrea; Morris County College Fair Scholarships -2 year – Nguyen, Thinh; Morris County College Fair Scholarships -4 year – Barrese, Robert; Mt. Tabor Band Award – Hamel, Richard; Mt. Tabor PTA Scholarship – Napolitano, Alfonse;
National Merit Scholarships Commended – Ebel, Kimberly; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Hamel, Richard; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Lu, Justin; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Nimbvikar, Anushri; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Patel, Jash; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Patel, Parthik; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Porter, Alexa; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Ren, Ellen; National Merit Scholarships Finalist – George, Rachel; National Merit Scholarships Finalist – Li, Austin; New Jersey Dance & Cheerleading Coaches Association Scholarship- Sudit, Stephanie; NJAC Outstanding Scholar Athletes – Cerri, Michael; NJAC Outstanding Scholar Athletes – Dredden, Mikaela; Northern New Jersey Chinese Association Award – Lu, Justin.
Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships – Berry, Kyle; Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships – Cerri, Michael; Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships – Manci, Kevin; Par-Troy West Little Legaue Scholarships – Taylor, Kelsie; Par-Troy West Little Legaue Scholarships – Vekaria, Sahil; Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship – Topitz, Andrew; Parsippany Hills Boys’ Basketball Booster Club Scholarship – Manci, Kevin; Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships – Blair, Rochelle; Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships – Dredden, Mikaela; Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships – Fulmore, Erin; Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships – Santos, Kiara; Parsippany Police Benevolent Assoc. #131 Scholarship – Salgado, Jared; Parsippany Republican Club Scholarships – Alfonso, Andrea; Parsippany Republican Club Scholarships – Dredden, Mikaela; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarships – Berry, Kyle; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarships – Blair, Rochelle; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarships – Manci, Kevin; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarships – Steinberg, Zachary; Parsippany Vidyalaya Scholarship – Patel, Jash; Parsippany-Troy Hills Rotary Scholarship – Chimoff, Justin; Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizen Scholarship – Lin, Timothy; Patricia Ann; Behnke Memorial Scholarship – Rodriguez, Rebecca; Paul & Phyllis Chu Charitable Trust Scholarships – Art – Irlbeck, Allison; Paul & Phyllis Chu Charitable Trust Scholarships- Biology -Sharma, Rhea; Paul & Phyllis Chu Charitable Trust Scholarships – English – Parikh, Zalak; Paul Piccoli Memorial Scholarships – Baxter, Kristina; Paul Piccoli Memorial Scholarships – Mucciolo, Alexander; PGT Scholarship – Chimoff, Justin; PHHS Cheerleading Parent Association Scholarship – Porter, Alexa; PHHS Cheerleading Parent Association Scholarship – Taylor, Danielle; PHHS Choir Scholarships -Duhaney, Brittaney; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Mccarthy, Fiona; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Patel, Jayna; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Patel, Riddhi; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Pepe, Kellyann; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Willis, Michael; PHHS Faculty/Staff Scholarships – Ferrante, Luke; ; PHHS Faculty/Staff Scholarships – Jablonka, Cara; PHHS Faculty/Staff Scholarships – Saeed, Hina; PHHS Field Hockey Booster Club Scholarship – Rodriguez, Rebecca; PHHS Football Parents Association Scholarship – Lerman, Alex; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships -Chang, Michael; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Freindinger, Diedrich; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Iuspa, Danielle; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Koon, Samantha; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Malik, Ahmed; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – McDougall, Kyle; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Steere, Shelby; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Summa, Rachael; PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship – Bedoya, Daniela; PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship – Delgado, Clara; PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship – Dredden, Mikaela; Principal’s Award – Eng, Matthew; PTHEA “Cap” Awards in Memory of John Capsouras – Mann, Maia; PTHEA “Cap” Awards in Memory of John Capsouras -Tolosi, Kayla; PTSA – Begley, Kimberly; PTSA – Chang, Michael; PTSA Di Francesco, Nicholas; PTSA – Hunt, Jeffrey; PTSA – Lu, Justin; PTSA – Mann, Maia; PTSA – Napolitano, Alfonse; and PTSA – Rodriguez, Rebecca.
Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of Robert Chezem -Stone, Shane; Richard C. Davis, Jr. Scholarship Fund – Piccoli, Olivia; Rocco A. Cerbo Memorial Scholarship Award – Campbell, Justin;
Salutatorian Award – Lu, Justin; Service Awards in Band – Hamel, Richard; Service Awards in Band – Lin, Timothy; Service Awards in Band – Lu, Justin; Service Awards in Band – Wu, Sarah; Service Awards in Band Yu, Dennis; Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships – Ebel, Kimberly; Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships – Piccoli, Olivia; Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships – Summa, Rachael; Spencer Savings Bank Scholarship – Raia, Nichole; Student Council Awards – Ashour, Yasmine; Student Council Awards – Dredden, Mikaela; Student Council Awards – Hunt, Jeffrey; Sunrise ShopRite Continuing Education Grant – Piccoli, Olivia.
The 200 Club of Morris County Scholarships – Rodriguez, Rebecca; The 200 Club of Morris County Scholarships – Sudit, Stephanie; Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarships Fund of the Community Foundation of NJ – Alfonso, Andrea.
UNICO Montville Chapter Scholarship – Piccoli, Olivia; US Marien Corps Semper Fidelis Band Awards – Kou Parry; US Marine Corps Award for Scholastic Excellence – Sincak, John; US Marine Corps Patriotism Award – Santos, Kiara; US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Band Awards – Espinoza, Anthony; US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Band Awards – Kou, Parry; US Marine Corps. Distinguished Athletic Award – Steere, Shelby; US Marine Corps. Distinguished Athletic Award – Steinberg, Zachary; US Marines Corps Semper Fidelis Band Awards – Kou, Patricia;
Valori Family Scholarships Hunt, Jeffrey; Valori Family Scholarships Piccoli, Olivia
Vincent Lorenzo Male Athlete Award – Saldado, Jared;
Wegmans Scholarship – Mann, Maia; William Lu (Claire Pompei Education Scholarship) – Pepe, Kellyann; William Lu (Ed Heilmeier Education Scholarship) Songun, Deniz; Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Scholarships – Alfonso, Andrea; Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Scholarships – Chimoff, Justin; Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Scholarships – Delgado, Clara.
Congratulations to the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2016.
I’ve again done a level of due diligence on the coming election, and I focus on the freeholder race in this email.
The Bottom Line: The Valori, Hirniak and King team is the one to choose.
Rationale: There are several incidents and issues that argue strongly against the Cabana, Mastrangelo and DeFillippo team, and they are serious enough that I cannot, in good conscious recommend voting for them in any case
1. Assault Charges: The article below indicates that Mr. Thomas Mastrangelo is presently under investigation for assaulting and threatening a citizen during the Montville Republican Club’s Morris County Freeholder Candidate Debate. The article goes on to say that Mr. Eric Rebels has filed a criminal complaint.
Mr. Rebels described Mr. Mastrangelo’s behavior as that of a bully’s. Mr. Rebels also said that he planned to ask the Morris County freeholder Board to review Mr. Mastrangelo’s past and current altercations and to request that he undergo a psychological competency review.
The article is careful to point out that these are allegations, which must be proven in a court of law. While this is true, my research has revealed that this is not the first time that Mr. Mastrangelo has been so accused. Assault Charges Filed Against Thomas MastrangeloClick here to read complete article.
2.Childish Sign Tampering: The Mastrangelo team has been caught tampering with Team Valori, Hirniak and King campaign signs. The next article indicates that Valori and King literally retrieved their stolen signs from the Team Mastrangelo headquarters.
This is appalling behavior. I cannot tolerate the thought of such petty, dishonest behavior in any politician that I hire. The article below contains much more information. Team Mastrangelo Continues to Tamper with Campaign Signs Click here to read full article.
3.Lies, Lies, Lies: It looks like more dirty tricks from Team Mastrangelo and then, like any naughty child, lies to cover them up. After reviewing the article, my reaction was, “Is this for real? Is THIS the best that we can do? Team Mastrangelo Caught in a Lie. Click here to read full article.
4.Expunged Records: Here, Mastrangelo is said to have “filed criminal complaints” against the Valori, King and Hirniak team for allegedly releasing expunged records pertaining to Mastrangelo’s past. I could not find any such records or any information that such records were actually released. Moreover, I cannot see how it is even possible that the Valori, King and Hirniak team could have gotten its hands on such records.
In filing a criminal complaint with respect to this issue, Mastrangelo effective confirms that such records exist. While the article contains no more information on the supposed records, one wonders what it was in Mastrangelo’s past that had to be expunged.
That he didn’t want them released can only lead to the conclusion that they would have hurt his campaign, reputation or both. Without details, we can draw no reliable conclusions, except that this is just one more potential negative in a chain of suspicion. Character Matters, Stop Protecting The Status Quo. Click here to read full article.
In the interest of fairness, I’ve searched for negative information on the team of Valori, King and Hirniak. I was surprised to find that I could locate none. My decision is therefore made. I’m voting forValori, King and Hirniak.
1. I hereby assert that I have received no remuneration for this email. Nor have I written this email at anyone’s request or direction. I am a private citizen and am following my conscience.
MADISON — A former deputy chief in the Parsippany Police Department accused of driving while intoxicated was found not guilty last week, officials confirmed. On Monday, May 23, Judge Gary F. Troxell, sitting in Madison Joint Municipal Court, found William Makowitz, 72, of Sparta, not guilty on the DWI charges, Court Administrator Frank Ciampi confirmed Wednesday…
MORRIS COUNTY — The Montville Republican Club’s Morris County Freeholder Candidate Debate was hosted at the Montville Senior Citizen’s Center on April 25.
During that event, Mr. Thomas Mastrangelo “purposely assaulted Eric Rebels causing pain and a stinging sensation, specifically by slapping his right chest to push him out of his way,” according to police records. In addition, “Mr. Mastrangelo did knowing speak to Mr. Eric Rebels in a loud aggressive voice, by becoming visible angry and in a barking aggressive tone asking him his name, and stated that he will find him and he will regret this, in violation of NJSA 2C:33-4B, a disorderly persons violation.”
Parsippany Focus has received a copy of a “Criminal Complaint” filed by Eric Rebels, Kinnelon against Freeholder Thomas Mastrangelo, Montville.
The complaint charges Mr. Mastrangelo with 2C:12-1A(3) and 2C:33-4B.
A June 13, 2016 court appearance is required at Montville Township Municipal Court.
According to the complaint, Mr. Rebels sat in the front row during this debate. After the debate, Thomas Mastrangelo walked toward him, and Mr. Rebels then said to him “Sir, do you know the Morris County Jail has been a mess since the takeover by the Freeholders”. He expected Mr. Mastrangelo to do, as a concerned, public servant was to listen to his concern, hand me a business card ask me to call him at a better time when they could discuss the matter.
He continues “What actually happened is he immediately stopped and turned toward me and barked at me in a loud aggressive voice ‘Who are you?’ I then responded calmly that it is not important who I am, but it is important that you understand that Morris County Correction Officers are being over-worked and having to stand post on mandatory overtime shifts. Thomas Mastrangelo then again barked at me, even more aggressively, ‘What is your name?’ I again explained to him that who I am is not important. I then said ‘The Correction Officers in the Morris County Jail are understaffed and overworked and this practice could result in a Sheriff’s Officer or inmate being injured or killed.’ ”
The report states Thomas Mastrangelo was becoming visibly angry and aggressive, he again barked “I want your name and if you work at the jail I will find you and you’ll regret this.” I raised my cellphone adjacent to my shoulder and facing the camera towards him, to show him I was recording our exchange on video and Mr. Mastrangelo looked very distraught and became seedling angry. With me standing at least 2½ feet from Thomas Mastrangelo he stepped toward me with his right foot and raised his right hand with his palm toward me and slapped my right chest/pectoral which I felt pain and a stinging sensation and pushed me out of his way though there was plenty of room for him to step back, away or around me in any direction.
“Mr. Mastrangelo then looked towards the speaking podium where Michael Johnson, Montville Republican Club First Vice President, was standing and ordered Michael Johnson to have me removed from the event. Michael Johnson immediately pointed at me and said you must leave. A short woman with black hair approached me and said “You Must Leave.” I said to her, he (Thomas Mastrangelo) just assaulted me and I would like to talk to a Montville Police Officer. This woman again insisted that I leave so I called out into the room asking if there was a Montville Police Officer present. Lt. Andrew Caggiano quickly approached me, I explained the situation and he walked me over to the police station to file my compliant.”
“This type of behavior has no place in our society at this time, children in schools and play grounds are no longer allowed to be bullied, why should a Senior Morris County Elected Freeholder be able to do this to me,” asks Mr. Rebels.
Mr. Rebels stated “Mr. Mastrangelo’s conduct was unprofessional, discourteous and sheds a very bad light on Morris County as a whole. His behavior was conduct unbecoming a public official.”
Mr. Rebels continued “From what I understand this is not Mr. Mastrangelo’s first time being charged with a compliant of harassment while holding his current position as a Morris County Freeholder. He is short tempered and quick to anger and issuing threats. Therefore, I am going to ask the Morris County Freeholder Board to conduct a review of Mr. Mastrangelo’s past and current altercations while he has held this office and request that he undergo a psychological competency review. Pursuant to the finding of this investigation I would request that they hold Mr. Mastrangelo responsible for his misconduct and if his actions or the finding of his mental health review, he is found to be dangerous, I would request that they censure, reprimand or remove him from this public office.”
Mr. Mastrangelo did not respond to requests for comments.
Morris County Freeholder Candidate Louis Valori said “Not one person should be shocked that Tom Mastrangelo’s negative conduct surfaces once again. This is another example that Mr. Mastrangelo will say and do anything to hide his long history of bad behavior from voters and taxpayers — no matter how unethical and questionable his methods are. The bottom line is Tom Mastrangelo’s negative and volatile conduct and sleazy tactics are bad for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township and the entire county.”
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.
N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1A Simple Assault: Simple assault charges commonly stem from minor alterations, fights and domestic violence incidents. The situation can quickly turn into one with serious consequences.
A person will be charged with simple assault if he merely punches or slaps another individual resulting in bodily injury or if he attempts by physical menace to put another person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. For example, a person could be found guilty of simple assault for merely waving an object that could be used as a weapon but never actually strike the person. You could be found guilty of simple assault even though no actual injury occurred.
A conviction for simple assault could result in fines of up to $1,000 and the potential for up to six months in the county jail.
Harassment is a criminal offense in New Jersey and it is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4, which provides that a person may not make communication in offensively coarse language or in any manner likely to cause annoyance or alarm. The harassment law requires the prosecution to prove that a person made the communication with intent to harass the victim. It’s not enough to simply annoy someone, a harassment charge requires that you are intentionally bothering the party at hand.
Because harassment is usually classified as a petty disorderly persons offense, it can be punishable by a sentence of up to thirty days in jail and a fine of up to $500.00.
After our article was published, Parsippany Focus received the following statement from Team Morris 2016:
“The fact that this ridiculous complaint was filed on the Friday before an election tells people everything they need to know about this baseless allegation. It was a political setup by a hired Valori agitator over a month ago, and it’s just as sleazy today. There were a number of Republican Club members who witnessed just how loud and out of line Mr. Rebels was. This is nothing more than a last ditch effort in Lou Valori’s desperate and sleazy campaign, to distract voters from his own long history of pocketing taxpayer money, padding pensions, and looking for a third taxpayer funded job. With a criminal investigation pending and subpoenas issued in his own town hall, perhaps Valori should be focused on that. The bottom line is these allegations are false, I will fight them to the end, and witnesses have already come forward offering to testify and give statements refuting these baseless allegations.” Editorsnote: The complaint was filed with the Montville Police Department on May 27, 2016.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus has been informed from numerous sources at Town Hall that a number of high ranking township officials were served with subpoenas earlier this week.
Questions to Mayor James Barberio, Business Administrator Ellen Sandman, CFO Ann Cuccci regarding the nature of the subpoenas went unanswered.
Parsippany Focus requested copies of the subpoenas from Acting Township Clerk, Khaled Madin, under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) but as of 10:48 a.m. Thursday, June 2, Parsippany Focus only received a response that our request was received by the Clerk’s Office.
Council Vice President Robert Peluso said “I am shocked and deeply concerned to learn about this matter. This appears to be another example on how matters are not being handled properly by Mayor Barberio. Our taxpayers deserve transparency and we have the right to know what is happening. On the surface his actions will lead to more problems and cost our town more money in legal fees, especially when the Council is left in the dark about these matters.”
Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., stated “What subpoenas? and replied he knew nothing about anyone at Town Hall receiving a subpoena.”
Similar requests to Council President Louis Valori, Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani went unanswered.
As information becomes available, Parsippany Focus will update this breaking news story.
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 — Carl Gould is a business growth expert who advises organizations on how to get to the next level. On Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. Gould is giving an exclusive talk to New Jersey business owners on how to expand their establishments.
He is an entrepreneur who built three multi-million dollar businesses by age forty. His consulting firm has mentored the launch of over five thousand businesses in 35 countries, and his team of mentor coaches has conducted over 75,000 sessions with entrepreneurs and executives worldwide.
He has advised over 100 of the Inc. 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies. In his new book Carl explains how business development is often done wrong, and shows business owners how to improve their business. No matter how many techniques entrepreneurs try, many still end up scratching your head – wondering if they got it right or just guessing.
In Biz Dev Done Right Carl shows how to avoid the wasted time, resources and capital that often accompanies failed sales efforts; how to approach the growth of an organization very strategically and methodically. He shows the secrets of successful business development learned, tested, and proven over the past three decades. Scaling business development efforts and consistently finding new sales revenue is the most difficult and frustrating task in business, bar none. Biz Dev Done Right reveals simple, actionable strategies and techniques, which will put you on the path to the cash. Including: the blind spots in the sales process that keep many from achieving the success they deserve, the nine steps to any sales funnel, and how to succeed with each step, the four buying styles, the difference between marketing and sales messages so they can create The Moment of Yes, the checklist for a Rock Star Seller, and the effective way to hire top sales talent, as well as how to fire strategically.
For the past two decades, Carl Gould has served as a coach and mentor to entrepreneurs around the world. An acclaimed author, speaker and advisor to some of the most influential organizations in the world (both small and large), Carl has recognized as the foremost authority on closing the gap between where you are now and where you ultimately wish to end up. His innovative and dynamic approach to business has created significant results for his client. Carl merges timeless principles of success with leading-edge technologies to accelerate achievement. His proven methodologies are both effective and fun! With 90 independently owned-and-operated offices worldwide, Carl has created the farthest-reaching business mentoring organization in the world. Carl and his team of mentor coaches have overseen the development of thousands of small businesses on six continents; and have conducted over 50,000 coaching sessions with entrepreneurs.
Carl Gould has spent the last eighteen years in the personal and professional development field. He has studied under masters in the field of personal and professional development. In 2002, Carl founded CMT International, the farthest reaching “Business Mentoring” organization in the world. Carl’s innovative approach to Business Mentoring and Business Coaching has received acclaim from both his clients and his peers. With more than 90 independently owned and operated offices worldwide, Carl Gould and his world-class teams of mentors and coaches have guided their clients to significant results using their proven methods. What’s more, they all have fun in the process! Carl created and perfected the 7-Stages program through his work with Adizes Methodology and thousands of entrepreneurs and small businesses. Carl’s work with these companies inspired him to realize that there was a model for success, and so, the 7-Stages method was born.
Carl’s dynamic and engaging presentation style has made him one of the most sought after speakers in the world. Audiences will walk away from his presentations with the ability to align their corporate culture, uncover the hidden value of their business, build winning teams, and increase business profits with little or no additional cost.
Kafe Mozart is located at 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill Plaza West. Although reservations are not required, for reservations call (973) 998-7788.
Paul Carifi, Jr., Sheriff Candidate John Sierchio, Mayor James Barberio and Council President Louis Valori
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., unites to support John Sierchio for Sheriff.
“John Sierchio is exactly the what Parsippany needs as Sheriff. His vision on community outreach programs would benefit the residents of Parsippany greatly” said Mayor James Barberio.
“After spending over 25 years with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, I know first hand that John Sierchio is best person to continue the legacies of Sheriff John Fox and Sheriff Ed Rochford” said Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
“Sierchio’s leadership skills will certainly benefit the taxpayers of Morris County and the employees of the Sheriff’s Office,” continued Carifi.
Edward Rochford
Sheriff Edward Rochford said “Over the last two years, I have vetted out a number of candidates looking for who I believe to be best to run this agency in this new era of drugs, criminal activity and terrorism. I firmly believe with full confidence that John Sierchio is the best man for this job hands down. His experience in real law enforcement is by far superior than that of his opponents. Also, his experience in negotiating, having over a decade of experience negotiating from both sides of the table, will allow him to be effective, fair and reasonable. Adding to this his 37 years of volunteer public service, it is an example of his passion to serve; both of which qualities are absent in his opponents’ backgrounds. John’s work ethic and integrity is second to none. I can not say enough about John Sierchio and I hope that you continue to trust me and cast your vote on Tuesday, June 7 for John G. Sierchio.”
John Sierchio, a former Bloomfield police officer, is seeking the Republican nomination for Morris County sheriff, says that if elected, he’ll launch special efforts to combat heroin addiction and abuse of children and spouses.
“There probably isn’t a person who hasn’t been touched in some way or another by the explosion of opiate and heroin abuse in our communities,” Sierchio, of Boonton Township.
Sierchio retired as a police officer in 2014 after working in Essex County for 27 years.
Although the sheriff’s main responsibilities involve overseeing security at the county courthouse in Morristown and running day-to-day operations at the county jail, Sierchio said he intends to begin the two special efforts and also will institute a line-by-line auditing report of the sheriff’s budget to investigate areas to save taxpayer dollars.
As soon as he takes office, Sierchio said, he will appoint a committee made up of law enforcement officials, community leaders and former addicts that will have 100 days to come up with an education plan “to aggressively combat heroin addiction in Morris County.”
During his years as a police officer, Sierchio rose to the rank of detective sergeant. Sierchio worked as an Essex County police officer and an Essex County sheriff’s officer prior to serving for 22 years on the Bloomfield Police Department, where his duties included internal affairs.
Sierchio also served for 17 years as a PBA representative and 12 years as trustee on the state’s Police and Fireman’s Retirement System — five years as chairman.
John is married with four children and lives with his family in Boonton Township, where he has served as a Member of the Board of Education since 2008. John is a member of many organizations, including the New Jersey State PBA, the Italian American Police Society, and is a Life Member of the National Rife Association.