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Water Testing Rockaway Meadow Elementary School

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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District made the decision to have the water tested in all of the fourteen schools.

As part of the testing procedures, all drinking fountains, food preparation, and Home Economics classrooms were tested. Results for five schools were released on Monday, April 18.

Parsippany High School returned one positive test which came from the boiler room, which has a valve not used by students or teachers, and is only for use by the custodian and maintenance personnel. That test showed a 220 ppb.

It was the same at Central Middle School, where the water pump room – only accessed by maintenance personnel – had a 66 ppb.

The same occurred at Parsippany Hills High School, where the boiler room utility valve returned a test of 100 ppb.

None of those valves are tied to drinking water in any of the buildings. Brooklawn Middle School returned no high results.

The Rockaway Meadow Elementary School returned a 23.2 ppb, or parts per billion, level of lead in its drinking fountain water. The test came from classroom 25, which is used for autistic students. The maximum allowable limit is 15 ppb.

There was an error on the part of the consultant and not all the rooms were tested. The remaining classrooms will be tested, and the results will be reported when available.

The fountain was turned off and bottled water is being provided to students and staff in that classroom. More test results from that school are expected.

All other samples in the school were below the threshold. Please understand that the information we have received is preliminary and not the complete report. The steps taken at this point are precautionary. When additional notifications for the remaining schools and complete testing results for all our schools, information will be posted on the District website, by clicking here.

Click here for NJDEP website on lead in drinking water.

The Township website has the most recent State mandated water quality testing program. To review the water quality testing report, click here.

 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mr. David Corso, Assistant Superintendent of Schools/Chief Financial Officer at dfcorso@pthsd.net.

Relay For Life Honors Cancer Survivors, Caregivers

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Frank L. Cahill
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Mayors, Committee Members, Survivors, Caregivers meet at Denville Town Hall

RANDOLPH — Local cancer survivors and their caregivers will take the celebratory first lap at the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Central Morris at the County College of Morris on June 4 starting at 2:00 p.m. Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer may participate.

The Opening Ceremony, starting at 4:00 p.m., brings everyone together for a high-energy event kickoff that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer and reminds us all that while we are winning this battle, fighting cancer is a year-round priority.  Survivors will take the 1st lap followed by caregivers and then an exciting competitive (poster contest) team parade.  See below for more information about the survivor and caregiver laps.

As the survivors walk, other participants will cheer them on in a demonstration of support and celebration. The five-year survival rate for all cancers has risen to 68 percent, and there are an estimated 14.5 million survivors in America. Following the survivors’ lap, caregivers will be honored.

The Relay For Life is a community event where teams and individuals set up campsites at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Last year, four million people participated in more than 6,000 events worldwide. The money raised supports groundbreaking cancer research, education and risk reduction efforts, and free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them.

The Closing Ceremony at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, celebrates what we all just accomplished together. It’s also a time to remember the lives of those lost, and to commit to continuing the fight against this disease over the next year.

If you are a cancer survivor or caregiver and would like to be part of Relay For Life, or if you would like to join or register a team, visit relayforlife.org or call
Lizzy Givan at 360-201-9037. You can also email her by clicking here.

County College of Morris 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph.

E. Drew Britcher Named One of the Top 10 Attorneys

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britchercirclePARSIPPANY — E. Drew Britcher of Leone in Glen Rock has been named one of the top 10 attorneys in New Jersey for 2016 by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine, making him the only medical malpractice attorney named among the Top 10 for the last five consecutive years.  Britcher is also only one of two attorneys specializing in personal injury law that have been named to the list of the Top 10 for each of the last five years. Britcher is a resident of Parsippany.

2016 marks the twelfth consecutive year that Britcher has been included in New Jersey Super Lawyers and the eleventh consecutive year he has been named among the Top 100 in the state by New Jersey Super Lawyers. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to the general list, but less than 1/1000th are named to the Top 10. 

Attorney E. Drew Britcher
Attorney E. Drew Britcher

As head of Britcher Leone’s trial practice, Drew has successfully prosecuted or resolved hundreds of complex medical, negligence, liability and other personal injury claims. Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney, he has served as either counsel of record or amicus counsel in more than 30 reported decisions of the United State Supreme Court, the New Jersey Supreme Court and New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division.

Britcher has also been named one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Lawdragon Magazine and among “Bergen’s Best” by 201 Magazine.  In addition, he has received numerous awards for his service to the American Association for Justice, as well as its New Jersey Chapter. In 2015, he was honored with a Professional Lawyer of the Year Award by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law. 

He is a past-president of the New Jersey Association for Justice and has served as the chairperson of its Amicus and Medical Malpractice Committees for over a decade. Britcher is also a member of the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice.

Britcher was a founding member of the Board of Trial Lawyers Care, an organization that provided pro bono legal representation to victims and families of victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. He also helped shape the language of New Jersey’s Patients’ First and Patient Safety Acts and is an adjunct professor at Seton Hall Law School, where he teaches courses in medical malpractice law and litigation. 

He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, as well as before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

He earned a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. from Rutgers College, where he has been inducted as a Loyal Son.

 

Jewish Historical Society to honor Joy Kurland

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey will honor Joy Kurland at its annual gala on Sunday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Rishon, 585 Russell Avenue, Wyckoff.

Tickets to the event are available to the community for $60.00 per person. Profits benefit the Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey, a 501 (c) 3 organization.

‘It will be a night of celebration as we share our memories over a haimish dinner,’ the invitation promises. Kurland is the Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey and former Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (1990-2015). She served in a number of Jewish community service and public relations positions throughout her career. Kurland was born in Paterson and lives in Parsippany with her husband Leon.
‘Joy is the perfect person to be honored by the JHSNJ at its Annual Gala and why I was so happy to nominate her,’ said Treasurer and last year’s honoree, Moe Liss. ‘Joy has devoted most of her adult life, both professional and personal, to furthering Jewish intragroup and intergroup relations. As Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey she was instrumental in fostering understanding and mutual respect among the many racial, ethnic and religious groups in our northern Jersey area.’

For tickets and more information contact: Ina Cohen Harris at inahar@optonline.net; Anne Friedman Meyers at anne.f.meyers@gmail.com; Mireille Schuck at mjls90@aol.com; or JHSNJ (201) 300-6590.

Make checks payable to the JHSNJ and mail to: Mireille Schuck, 90 Harding Road, Glen Rock, N.J. 07452.

The Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey exists to collect, protect and celebrate the wealth of Jewish history in Bergen, Passaic and Hudson counties. Formed over 30 years ago initially to collect oral histories, the society’s continuance was championed by President Emeritus, Jerome Nathans and recently moved into a new home in Fairlawn. It is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit and financial donations are always welcome. Also, the society is always interested in adding items reflecting local Jewish history to the collection.

Parsippany PBA to hold annual Beefsteak Dinner

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Frank L. Cahill
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Comedian Ruperto Vanderpool

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany PBA 131 will be holding their annual Beefsteak Dinner on Friday, May 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The event will be held at the Knoll West Country Club, 999 Greenbank Drive.

Food will be provided by Knoll Catering. Entertainment will be Comedian Ruperto Vanderpool. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are now available for $50.00 each (Sorry, no children.)

Please call Joe Kornas at (973) 713-8059 or email dcavaliere@parpolice.com or jkornas@parpolice.com for additional information.

Comedian Ruperto Vanderpool is known to come out on stage dressed as a Jamaican only to later tell the crowd that he is just lying and that he is really Dominican. He has appeared in many films and done many shows such as “The Bad Boys of Comedy” presented by P. Diddy, he also had a small part in a movie with P. Diddy as well as acted on the movie “The Cookout”.

Tyler Olcott asks Nikki Messina to the prom at Kafe Mozart

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Frank L. Cahill
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Tyler Olcott and Nikki Messina

PARSIPPANY — With the lyrics of “Let It Be Me” by The Everly Brothers being performed by Glover Kemble, it was the perfect opportunity for Tyler Olcott to ask Nikki Messina to the senior prom.

Morris County School of Technology Senior Tyler Olcott visited Kafe Mozart, Parsippany with Nikki Messina on Thursday evening, April 28.

With arrangements made in advance, flowers were dropped off at the Kafe and he planned what he wanted the staff to write on the plate when they served Nikki her crepe.

It was simple, “Nikki….Prom?” was printed on the side of her Kit-Kat Crepe, filled with Kit-Kat’s and Chocolate Sauce covered with Whipped Cream. When the staff delivered the crepe and flowers, Glover made an announcement and started playing “Let It Be Me.” Nikki was shocked and had no clue what Tyler had in mind for her.  Luckily for Tyler, Nikki did say yes.

Tyler, from Parsippany and Nikki, from Mount Olive, are both seniors attending Morris County School of Technology, Denville.  Tyler will be attending The College of New Jersey in the fall, majoring in Finance and Nikki will be attending University of Pittsburg also majoring in Finance.

Their prom will be held on Friday, June 10 at the Parsippany Hilton Inn.

Sons of Italy donates to Valerie Fund; New officers appointed

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Frank L. Cahill
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President Joe Jannarone, Jr., and Bella Rocco

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany’s Order Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 21 at Angelo’s Restaurant, 94 North Beverwyck Road.  Approximately fifty members were present for their monthly meeting of members.

Besides this being the lodge’s regular monthly meeting of members, Lodge 2561 was proud to welcome New Jersey State Order Sons of Italy President Ralph Capaccio and First  Vice President Frank Gattuso. The State President and First Vice President were present to swear in the lodge’s officers and trustees.

The lodge’s officers and trustees are President: Joe Jannarone Jr.; First Vice-President: Louis Amato; Second Vice-President: Joe Plescia; Treasurer: Robert Iracane; Recording Secretary: Adam Gragnani; Sargent at Arms: Sean Clark; Trustees: Jamie Barberio; Dom Colasuonno; Frank Colasuonno; James Torsiello, Vinnie Ferrara; John Gangone and Joe Serrao.

Lodge 2561 was also humbled to once again have special guest at the meeting, Bella Rocco, a Parsippany High School student and daughter of member Ralph Rocco. Bella accepted a check on behalf of The Valerie Fund from Lodge President Joseph Jannarone Jr.

Bella graciously accepted the donation and told the members at the meeting that she was extremely proud to accept the donation on behalf the Valerie Fund because, she as a survivor knows first-hand the great work The Valerie Fund organization provides to the community.
membersThe Order Sons of Italy in America® (OSIA) is the largest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States.

Founded in 1905 as a mutual aid society for the early Italian immigrants, today OSIA has hundreds of thousands of family members located in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, making it the leading service and advocacy organization for the nation’s estimated 26 million people of Italian descent.

Its missions include encouraging the study of Italian language and culture in American schools and universities; preserving Italian American traditions, culture, history and heritage; and promoting closer cultural relations between the United States and Italy.

The Morris County of the Order of Sons of Italy lodge 2561 is an affiliated member of the Order of the Sons of Italy In America Association.

The Lodge was founded as a non-profit organization which contributes thousands of dollars to worthwhile local charities and families and awards many scholarships to outstanding men and women.

The Grand Lodge of New Jersey promotes it’s Italian culture through many programs

  • Establishing & promoting Italian Language and culture programs in public schools
  • Sponsoring Italian American Awareness Day
  • Participating in Columbus Day Parades and Activities
Sons of Italy is dedicated to upholding respect for all, insuring equal concern & treatment for Italian Americans and other Ethnic groups.
The commission is the only Italian American group committed to fighting anti-defamation of Italian Americans and others. Its goals are:
  • To promote a positive image of Italian Americans
  • To fight bias, bigotry & defamation which has plagued the Italian American Community for many years.
To be eligible for membership, applicants must have been born in Italy or be a descendant or a spouse of one of Italian lineage. Also eligible for membership is one who has been adopted by persons of Italian descent or a spouse of the adopted person

Social membership is provided for non-Italians who believe OSIA goals and wish to participate in its programs.

For more information about our club, contact our President Joe Jannarone Jr. at (973) 264-2999 or email by clicking here.

Scouts package 3,000 trees for Arbor Day

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Frank L. Cahill
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Scouts helped package 3,000 trees

PARSIPPANY — Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 72, Cub Scout Pack 177 and Cub Scout Pack 215 helped package 3,000 trees that will be distributed for Arbor Day. This was performed under the direction of Parks and Forestry Superintendent, Jim Walsh. This is the 40th year the Scouts been doing this for Parsippany and only one town, Paramus, holds the honor with Parsippany.

“Run the Palisades” for Diabetes

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Frank L. Cahill
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Runners and walkers, of all ages, are encouraged to participate in the Diabetes Foundation, Inc.’s (DFI) Eighth annual “Run the Palisades” 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Kids Fun Run on Sunday, May 15. Beginning at the Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, this USATF certified course travels through Fort Lee and Cliffside Park.

Run the Palisades originated in collaboration with the late Gerald Calabrese, Mayor of Cliffside Park for 50 years, who was committed to helping residents dealing with diabetes in New Jersey.  Mayor Calabrese enlisted the assistance of Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich, who willingly agreed to support the cause.  Resuming the role from his father, Mayor Thomas Calabrese, who also lives with diabetes, participates in the 5K/10K & supports the work of Diabetes Foundation, Inc.

Awards will be given in all age categories and all participants will receive goody bags and refreshments. Additional activities include health screenings:  blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, diabetes risk assessment, and vision; massages; healthy cooking demonstrations; diabetes health education; and fitness assessments.

Groups and individuals interested in participating in Run the Palisades can register by visiting www.runthepalisades.org or calling (201) 444-0337.   For additional information about services and programs Diabetes Foundation, Inc. offers throughout the year, click here.

Since 1990, the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DFI) has been dedicated to serving low-income, uninsured, and underinsured New Jersey children and adults with diabetes.  DFI improves patient care and quality of life by focusing on four main areas of support:  medication and medical supplies assistance, patient support services, diabetes public education, and Camp Nejeda scholarships. 

Grover Kemble to perform at Kafe Mozart this evening

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Frank L. Cahill
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Glover Kemble StandingPARSIPPANY — Grover Kemble will be performing this evening, Thursday, April 28 starting at 7:00 p.m. at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill Plaza West.

Grover Kemble is a musician, singer, and songwriter, well known for his spontaneous and daring approach to jazz, fun-loving personality, and classic showmanship.

For several decades, Grover Kemble has sought to provide high-quality live music. With a warm personality and keen sense of humor, he easily connects with his audience and keeps them smiling long after the show is over. Kemble displays a high level of sophistication, impeccable timing, and a compelling sense of style.

Kafe Mozart, opened earlier this year, serves delicious home made meals featuring appetizers, crepes, panini’s, homemade soups, dinner entrees, a large assortment of salads and a full service espresso bar.

To make reservations for this evening, call (973) 998-7788, or visit KafeMozart.com.

 

 

Registration underway for Mount Tabor Music Camp

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Online registration is underway for Mount Tabor Music Camp which will celebrate its 63rd year when camp opens on Tuesday, July 5.  In-person registration, where students can try out instruments in which they’re interested, will be held Thursday, May 5 at Brooklawn Middle School, 250 Beachwood Road, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

The camp, which is held at Brooklawn Middle School, is a terrific place for area children to learn a new instrument or improve existing skills.  Classes are held weekday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, students receive lessons on their instrument(s) of choice and then come together for full band or ensemble rehearsal.  The camp goes through the month of July and concerts are given during the final week.  

To be eligible for registration, the youngest students must have completed the third grade, the program welcomes students up through senior year of high school.  Classes offered include a Jazz Program, Guitar Program, Music Theory classes, as well as instrumental lessons.  

“This will be the seventh year my kids are attending Mount Tabor Music Camp” shared Betty Wyka, “it is a great program with a truly talented staff.  My daughter now plays two instruments and is taking theory classes, my son added an instrument last year.  They love it!”

Online registration begins April 25 by clicking here, in person registration begins at 5:00 p.m. on May 5 at Brooklawn Middle School.  Discounts are given for registration before May 23 and for multiple students enrolling from the same family.  For more information email tabordirector@gmail.com or call (201) 452-6063.

Radiography Program at CCM Gains Reaccreditation Extension

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Frank L. Cahill
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RANDOLPH — The Radiography Program at County College of Morris (CCM) recently had its reaccreditation extended from five to eight years by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) based on a successful site visit by the committee.

JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education for the accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance and medical dosimetry.

In notifying the college, JRCERT noted, “The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology directors and staff congratulate you and the program faculty for achieving the maximum award of accreditation from the JRCERT and wish you continuing success in your efforts to provide a quality educational program.”

“We’re delighted to receive this extension, which recognizes our program as a quality educational opportunity,” said Denise Vill’Neuve, professor and chair of the Department of Allied Health at CCM.

CCM offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in radiography that prepares students for direct entry into the job market.

For more information on the Radiography Program at CCM, click here.

Pinnacle Foods names Clouse CEO and Director of the Board

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Frank L. Cahill
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Mark A. Clouse
Mark A. Clouse

PARSIPPANY — Pinnacle Foods announced that its Board of Directors has named Mark A. Clouse as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 23, 2016, replacing Bob Gamgort, who is leaving the Company at the end of this month.  Clouse will also serve on the Company’s Board.  Craig Steeneck, Chief Financial Officer of Pinnacle, will assume the additional role of interim-CEO of Pinnacle, upon Gamgort’s departure and through May 22, 2016.  Pinnacle Foods is located at 399 Jefferson Road.

In making the announcement, the Company also reaffirmed its outlook for adjusted diluted EPS for 2016 in the range of$2.08 to $2.13, which will be discussed in detail tomorrow on the Company’s previously-scheduled earnings call for the first quarter.

Clouse, 47, is currently Chief Commercial Officer at Mondelez International, Inc., where he has held a broad range of leadership positions involving iconic brands such as Oreo, Nabisco, Cadbury and Trident during his 20-year tenure at Kraft Foods Inc. and the subsequent spin-off of Mondelez.  In his current role, Clouse oversees the company’s commercial execution for all of its five geographic regions, as well as the global sales function.  Prior to this, Clouse was Chief Growth Officer for Mondelez, where he was responsible for the company’s growth strategy and oversaw key areas such as corporate strategy, global marketing, global sales, and research, development and quality.  In addition, during his tenure, Clouse also led smaller, entrepreneurial businesses in emerging markets, such as China and Brazil, and held leadership roles involving the integration of acquisitions.

Before joining Kraft Foods Inc., Clouse served in the United States Army as a pilot and completed his service as a Captain.  He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, with a degree in economics.

Commenting on the appointment, Pinnacle Chairman Roger K. Deromedi stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to Pinnacle as our new CEO.  He assumes the leadership of a very strong company with an exceptionally talented team and bright future.  Mark’s strong operating background and proven track record of success, combined with his broad experience in both the North American market and more entrepreneurial developing market businesses, make him the ideal candidate to lead Pinnacle and drive the continued success of our business model and strategy.”

“I am delighted to be joining Pinnacle and honored to take the helm of such a well-run and admired company.  I believe the Company’s proven business model and strategy will continue to deliver consistently strong results, and I look forward to leading the organization through its next stage of attractive value creation,” added Clouse.

About Pinnacle Foods Inc.
In more than 85% of American households, consumers reach for Pinnacle Foods brands. Pinnacle Foods is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s 2015 Top 1000 companies list. We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products, which have been trusted household names for decades. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, our business employs an average of 5,400 employees. Our Duncan Hines Grocery segment manages brands such as Duncan Hines® baking mixes and frostings, Vlasic® and Vlasic Farmer’s Garden® shelf-stable pickles, Wish-Bone® and Western® salad dressings, Mrs. Butterworth’s® and Log Cabin® table syrups, Armour® canned meats, Brooks® and Nalley® chili and chili ingredients, Duncan Hines® Comstock® and Wilderness® pie and pastry fruit fillings and Open Pit® barbecue sauces. Our Birds Eye Frozen segment manages brands such as Birds Eye®, gardein™, Birds Eye Steamfresh®, C&W®, McKenzie’s®, and Freshlike® frozen vegetables, Birds Eye Voila!® complete bagged frozen meals, Van de Kamp’s® and Mrs. Paul’s® frozen prepared seafood, Hungry-Man® frozen dinners and entrees, Aunt Jemima® frozen breakfasts, Lender’s® frozen and refrigerated bagels, and Celeste® frozen pizza. Our Specialty Foods segment manages Tim’s Cascade Snacks®, Hawaiian® kettle style potato chips, Erin’s® popcorn, Snyder of Berlin® and Husman’s® snacks in addition to our food service and private label businesses. The acquisition of Boulder Brands adds well-known brands such as Glutino®, Udi’s Gluten Free®, Earth Balance®, EVOL® foods, and Smart Balance® to the Pinnacle Foods portfolio.  Further information is available at www.pinnaclefoods.com.

Parsippany law firm fined $1 Million over abusive debt-collection lawsuits

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The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has fined a Parsippany law firm, Pressler & Pressler, and ordered them to stop filing abusive debt-collection lawsuits. Pressler & Pressler is located at 7 Entin Road

NEWARK — The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has fined a New Jersey law firm and the debt collection company it worked with and ordered them to stop filing abusive debt-collection lawsuits. The bureau Monday announced the actions against the law firm of Pressler & Pressler in Parsippany and New Century Financial Services of Whippany. The…

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Man held ex-girlfriend at knifepoint in Lakeview Gardens

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — A New Brunswick man is facing charges after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment before dawn on Thursday morning and prevented her and another person from leaving by holding the at knifepoint, the Daily Record reported. Edward A. Peters, 33, was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility on $75,000 bail on charges…

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Woman’s Club Honors Parsippany Area Students

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Parsippany School Students including High School Seniors who received scholarships from the Woman's Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Spelling Bee winners from the Annual WCPTH Spelling Bee and a recipient of the Girls Career Institute program.

PARSIPPANY — Area students were honored at the April General Meeting of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills.  Attending were the ten high school seniors who were awarded scholarships, one of two eleventh grade girls who was selected to attend the Girls Career Institute at Douglass College this summer and two of the fifth grade students who participated in the club’s Annual Spelling Bee. The Parsippany High School seniors who were awarded $750 scholarships are: Allison Davanzo, Maurizia DePalma, Zully Delgado,  Declan Deven,  Jessica Phillips, Thomas Pogoda and Megan Wang.  From Parsippany Hills High School; Andrea Alfonso, Justin Chimoff and Clara Delgado.  Riya Patel, Parsippany Hills High School Junior was selected to attend the Girls Career Institute at Douglass College this summer.  Sayanika Upadhyay, fifth grader at Northvail Elementary School and Audrey Kuo, fifth grader at Mt. Tabor represented students from the club’s Annual Spelling Bee.

The club’s educational programs began in 1955, when there was one high school, and Parsippany was not the bustling township it is today. Over the years the club has given nearly $100,000 back to Parsippany’s students through its awards program.  WCPTH was also one of the first donors and driving force behind the establishment of the town library.

WCPTH’S educational programs are made possible through the proceeds from its Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social.   This year the 35th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social will once again be held at  the Knoll West Country Club on Tuesday, July 12  The cost for golfers is $100.00 and includes golf cart and green fees, continental breakfast, hot lunch, door prizes, Tricky Tray and much more. Non golfers can join friends to play cards, socialize and enjoy the continental breakfast, hot lunch and other activities for $35.00.  For more information on the Golf Classic or luncheon, contact Lois at (973) 887-6627 or WCPTH Golf Outing, PO Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054

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.

For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or visit on the web, www.parsippanywomansclub.org.

Morris County School of Technology Student Wins NCWIT Award

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Frank L. Cahill
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Yashwee Kothari
Yashwee Kothari

DENVILLE — Morris County School of Technology student Yashwee Kothari has received the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing.  The award, sponsored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), recognizes young high school women for their computing-related achievements and interests as part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology.

Award-winners were selected from high schools across New Jersey for their outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology and computing, solid leadership ability, good academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.

“Encouraging young women’s interest in technology careers is critical: our workforce needs their creativity and their innovation,” said Lucy Sanders, CEO and Co-founder of NCWIT. 

“Morris County School of Technology is proud that one of its own students received this prestigious award, and offers an Academy for Computer Information Science, recognizing its value to students’ future success,” said Shari Castelli, Director of Curriculum and Programs.

The Morris County Vocational School District provides vocational and enrichment programs that inspire and prepare students to succeed in today’s world and pursue tomorrow’s opportunities. Find out more at (www.mcvts.org) to learn about programs, including high school Career Academies, Share Time Programs, and Continuing Education programs.

The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) works to correct the imbalance of gender diversity in technology and computing because gender diversity positively correlates with a larger workforce, better innovation, and increased business performance. Increasing the number of women in technology and computing also has the potential to improve the design of products and services to better serve a more diverse population, and increase economic and social well-being by providing more women with stable and lucrative careers. Find out more at www.ncwit.org.

 

PHHS Future Business Leaders of America is hosting a Dine for Dollars

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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Future Business Leaders of America is hosting a Dine for Dollars fundraiser on Monday, May 9 at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10, Parsippany.

Ten percent of all purchases from dine-in, take-out, delivery orders and gift cards will be donated to Parsippany Hills High School Future Business Leaders of America.

Future Business Leaders of America is the largest career student organization in the world. Each year, FBLA-PBL helps over 250,000 members prepare for careers in business.

Their mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

The fundraiser is one many planned at Kafe Mozart for non-profit groups. “Being involved with fundraising for many non-profit organizations over the years, I am happy to make it easy for groups to raise the needed funds for their organization, said Co-owner Frank Cahill.”

Kafe Mozart opened earlier this year serving savory crepes, panini’s, home made soups, entrees, sandwiches, breakfast and sweet crepes and has an extensive espresso bar serving cappuccino’s, latte’s, coffees and more.

Diners must use event fliers to donate to the fundraiser. The fliers are available for download at kafemozart.com, or by clicking here.

Dine for Dollars fundraiser takes place all day Monday, May 9 at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mills Plaza West, Parsippany.

 

 

Robert “Bo” P. Rizzolo, 76, passed away

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Frank L. Cahill
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Mayor James Barberio, Peter "Bo" Rizzolo, Sr., and Former Mayor Frank Priore

PARSIPPANY — Robert “Bo” P. Rizzolo, 76, passed away on Friday, April 22 at his home.

He was born in Newark and resided there for 32 years before moving to Parsippany in 1971.

Bo was a dedicated Police Officer. He began his law enforcement career with the Newark Police Department where he worked from 1967 until 1971. He then went on to join the Parsippany Police Department where he worked for 27 years before retiring in 1998 as Detective.

Bo was an avid collector of coins and enjoyed fishing on the lake in his backyard. He loved entertaining in his home and spending time with his family.

He was pre-deceased by his mother and father, Lucille and Peter Rizzolo, and his sisters Jovina Simonelli and Marlena Sanchez.

Survivors include his sons, Peter and his wife, Maria of Randolph, Bobby and his wife, Kelly of Mine Hill and Marc of Parsippany; his daughter, Laura of Montville; his step-children, Lori Ann and Frank Badan; his sisters, Rosemarie Bispo of Edison and Porsha Meoli and her husband, Rocco of California; his grandchildren: Kyle, Brandon, Haley, Nicholas, Julia and Ariana; he is also survived by his many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road. Cremation: Private. Visiting Hours are on Monday from 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. 901 E Street, NW (Suite 100), Washington, DC 20004-2025.

 

Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting 04/19/2016

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