PARSIPPANY — The University at Albany congratulates the more than 2,800 students who graduated in May 2016.
Albert Foo graduated with a degree in Philosophy. Albert graduated from Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2012.
About the University at Albany Educationally and culturally, the University at Albany-SUNY puts the world within reach for its more than 17,300 students. A comprehensive public research university, UAlbany offers more than 120 undergraduate majors and minors and 125 master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs.
UAlbany is a leader among all New York State colleges and universities in such diverse fields as atmospheric and environmental sciences, business, criminal justice, emergency preparedness, engineering and applied sciences, informatics, public administration, social welfare, and sociology taught by an extensive roster of faculty experts. It also offers expanded academic and research opportunities for students through an affiliation with Albany Law School. With a curriculum enhanced by 600 study-abroad opportunities, UAlbany launches great careers.
PARSIPPANY — Despite hot temperatures yesterday, Home Depot of Parsippany employees donated their resources and time at the Parsippany Community Center on August 11.
Home Depot employees enhanced the inside and outside of the Community Center by donating soil, flowers, and other materials.
The danger of Accumulative Impacts and Susceptibility to Contaminations of Both Our Environment and our Humanity.
Parsippany is foolishly paving over its last remaining ground water recharge areas.
If, when given “strict scrutiny” we must see Parsippany is running out of “ground water recharge areas” and is now experiencing as in past times a water deficit. Parsippany depend on two private sources to maintain its need for water without which there would not be sufficient supply. At present 65% or less of Parsippany’s water comes from the “Buried Valley Aquifer” which suffers from drawdown in summer months and beyond. With continued loss of Environmentally Sensitive Landscapes loss of ground water recharge only increases along with its susceptibility to contaminations with accumulative effects in water quality and quantity issues, which will surely lead to future costs increases and human health issues.
Our present Administration has no Environmental resource Inventory and does not protect ground water recharge areas; as they are not recognized or considered sensitive in themselves. The recent loss of two major such “sensitive Areas” the waterview landscapes, and the UPS office complex both of which under higher standards would be recognized as such, in future long term sustainability scenarios. Instead we have private economic interest; engineering replacements that cannot and will not give to us what nature has provided at no costs.
Under Parsippany’s form of “Home-Rule” we have somehow been made second class citizens rather than first class, as large corporate landowners subvert and change our master plan; waterviews suspension and elimination of the Steep Slope Protection Ordinance is a good example. Parsippany seems to think that when developers or landowners make bad investments in property, creating hardships for themselves, through desires of market driven speculation developments; not actual needs knowing that for example; steep slopes, forest, wellhead protection areas or ground water recharge areas will be permanently erased or forever degraded by impacts, they have more rights than the citizens of this town. Under the Title of Home Rule therefore Parsippany’s citizens are placed in a second class status over outside corporate forces; the exact opposite of the original intention of so-called Home Rule.
With the denial of science climate change seems not to be part of the decision making process, this is said being water is life and its health directly related to our welfare and safety. Already we are discovering our water has been compromised by many environmental factors; developing “remaining sensitive landscapes like the present one here in question along with the others for private economic interest over public interest is a form of sanctioned business over life and the right to profit at the expense of others. Our government; our home rule continues to ignore the people and science itself. Waterview still remains as the greatest example of this, when overwhelming public opposition with sound just cause and the elected Council vote of No was overturned on in closed session with the use of bully law suit tactics and fears of public housing. Public Housing cannot be built in environmentally sensitive landscapes, nor should any other type of development especially that not actually needed.
We must realize an economy desperate for work cannot allow work for the mere sake of dirty deals and landscapes lost forever while already existing developments stand idle, empty or abandoned. We are destroying the future for others and this we have no right to do.
Parsippany’s further loss and degradation of our ground water recharge, well protection area’s allowing increased impacts; environmentally sensitive areas, lost forever, are a crime against the environment and the future generations. More and more impervious surface spells less and less available clean water and future problems, all this for short term results. This is not a matter of politics but science and beyond reason and doubt what we surely can expect. We are sadly experiencing in our time a war against science and reason in the name of money. We have turned freedom and liberty itself into the prerogative of making money beyond what anyone individual or corporations actually has need for that money in any advancement of the common good.
PARSIPPANY — Anirudh Kakkaramadam, a 2012 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School earned a Bachelors in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May, 2016.
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is America’s oldest technological research university. For nearly two centuries, the Institute has been a driving force behind breakthroughs in engineering and science in virtually every arena-from transportation and infrastructure to business, medicine, outer space, and cyberspace.
As it approaches its bicentennial anniversary, the Institute continues to define The New Polytechnic, a new paradigm for teaching, learning, and research that uses advanced technologies to enable fresh collaborations across disciplines, sectors, and regions, in order to answer the global challenges of our day.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA hosted a meal-packing event to support the efforts of STOP HUNGER NOW. According to this organization’s website, “Stop Hunger Now gets food and life-saving aid to the world’s most vulnerable people, and works to end global hunger in our lifetime. Established in 1998, they have provided over 225 million meals in 74 countries. Based in Raleigh, N.C., they operate throughout the U.S. and through affiliates in developing countries.”
Meal Packing Truck
Carol Herring, a member of the Y’s Board of Governors organized this event, which included 62 volunteers and 19 student members of the Y’s teen Leaders Club, supervised by the Y’s Community Service Director, BreAnne Law. The goal was to assemble and package 10,000 meals (each including rice, flour, dehydrated vegetable blend, and vitamins) in two hours for needy people!
The STOP HUNGER NOW truck arrived early containing hundreds of pounds of food, containers, hairnets, gloves, boxes and equipment for the event that the volunteers brought into the gymnasium, which served as the packing center. After some basic instructions from Bruce Ladson, STOP HUNGER NOW coordinator, the volunteers moved to their assembly line stations working in teams as they filled bins and meal bags with food ingredients, weighed and sealed the bags and finally boxed and put them on pallets which were then loaded on the truck.
At the end of two hours, the goal of packaging 10,000 meals was realized. This project was both a fun and educational experience that provided all of the volunteers a greater awareness for global hunger.
Lakeland Hills YMCA is located at 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.
Some of the school supplies collected in last year’s Annual Collection of New School Supplies
PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany – Troy Hills (WCPTH) is conducting its Annual Collection of New School Supplies for the children at Jersey Battered Women’s Service residences.
During August, there is a collection box at Boiling Springs Savings Bank at 66 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha. Or school supplies can be given to any member of WCPTH. Contact information is below. Deadline to drop off school supplies is Tuesday, August 31.
The school supplies will be donated to the children living at Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) of Morris County residences. JBWS provides a safe house and transitional living accommodations for victims of domestic abuse and their children. The collection helps to provide these children with the things they need to perform their school work and enrich their education. For additional information on JBWS, please contact info@jbws.org. For information on the Woman’s Club involvement with JBWS call Cathy Haney at (973) 335-9769.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. The next General Meeting is on Monday, September 26.
Intense rain takes down branches and trees in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY — Short but intense rain, wind, and lightening storm hit Parsippany on Friday evening. Sections of Parsippany had down trees or fallen branches. Sections of Parsippany are without power. At 9:00 p.m. Jersey Central Power and Light reports a number of residents without power.
There was also power outage, wires down and traffic build up at Route 53 near Park Road. Parsippany Office of Emergency Management responded to help with traffic control.
Clouds over Troy Garden Apartments on Littleton Road and Parsippany Boulevard
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.
Wyndham Worldwide associates celebrate the company's 10 year anniversary at a special celebration
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.
Royal Court 2016: King Liam Anderson and Queen Teagan Wittig
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.
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