PARSIPPANY — The PAL Redhawk Cheer Program is hosting its First Annual Ashley Cistaro Cheer Fest! All proceeds will go to Autism Speaks in Ashley’s Name.
Children who will be entering Kindergarten this Fall 2016 and older are eligible to participate. The event is taking place on Sunday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Parsippany Police Athletic Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road.
Cost: is $20.00 per child. The attire is T-shirt, shorts, sneakers, hair tied back
Each child will get a Cheer Fest T-Shirt, will participate in arts and crafts, learn basic cheers, an age appropriate stunt, and will perform the last fifteen minutes for the parents all taught by our competition squad and High school coaches.
Deadline to Sign up:is May 1, 2016
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Christine Hurta cheermom24@live.comor call (973)-476-3465.
Ashley Cistaro was a lively nine year old who was taken too early at the age of nine years old. She was a third grade student at Troy Hills Elementary School. She loved dance, softball, friends, her dog Huey and her love for cheerleading. The donation link will allow you to donate to her scholarship fund. Please take the time to read the info and donate to our worthy cause.
Barberio, Robert Peluso, Michael dePierro, Loretta Gragnani, Sharif and Bansal cutting the ribbon
PARSIPPANY — Indus American Bank recently held a ribbon cutting grand opening celebration at it’s new location, 1452 Route 46 West, Troy Hills Village Shopping Center.
The new full service branch offers consumer and business banking services including safe deposit boxes.
Barberio, Robert Peluso, Michael dePierro, Loretta Gragnani, Sharif and Bansal cutting the ribbon
Chairman Anil Bansal with Jigar Shah
Bina Shah greeting customers at the new branch
The interior of Indus American Bank, Parsippany
Mayor James Barberio chatting with Islam Sharif, Branch Manager
The new branch is located in Troy Hills Village Shopping Center
Indus American Bank, is a wholly owned subsidiary of IA Bancorp, Inc, founded in 2004 by local businessmen and community leaders to provide superior financial products and services to its local community.
Our Mission Statement is a testament of our objectives and goals. Indus American Bank is strong and secure and is one of the first commercial bank focused on serving the South Asian community.
Headquartered in Edison, Indus American Bank operates a full service branch in Parsippany, Edison, Jersey City, Plainsboro and Hicksville (NY) and plans to expand to other cities in New Jersey and New York. Indus American Bank has been founded specifically to serve the needs of the South Asians, one of the fastest growing segments of the Asian ethnic group over the coming decade. Presently, Indus American Bank serves both the business as well as the retail customer.
Indus American Bank specializes in core business banking products for small to medium-sized companies with emphasis on real estate based lending as well as all the other products that are offered by main-stream banks.
Indus American Bank’s focus is to establish and maintain long term relationships with its customers by creating mutually beneficial relationships built on trust and integrity.
The Banks’ employees believe personal attention is of utmost importance when delivering sound, friendly and professional financial services that exceed customers’ expectations. Indus American Bank employees are empowered to think outside the box to deliver comprehensive financial services.
You can reach Indus American Bank by calling (973) 402-2467. The branch is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Indus American Bank is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Karen DeChristopher and Frank Cahill at Kafe Mozart
PARSIPPANY —Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is hosting a Dine and Donate fundraiser to support National Child Abuse Prevention on Monday, April 18 at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10, Parsippany.
Ten percent of all purchases from dine-in, take-out, delivery and gift cards will be donated to National Child Abuse Prevention.
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 in February 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.
The Dine and Donate fundraiser takes place all day Monday, April 18 at 2900 Route 10, Parsippany.
Diners must use event fliers to donate to the fundraiser. The fliers are available for download at kafemozart.com.
“Communities have a great influence in families’ lives. Just as plants are more likely to thrive in a garden with good soil and plenty of sunlight and water, families are more likely to thrive in nurturing communities. A safe place for children to play is one feature of a nurturing community. Other features include the availability of food, shelter, and medical care for families, as well as a culture that encourages neighbors to get to know and
help one another. Nurturing communities can help build strong families, said Karen DeChristopher, Young Children Priority One Chairman of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
Fredric Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor supports the family justice center model at a recent planning session
MORRIS COUNTY — Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS), its partner agencies and the Morris County Board of Freeholders and Prosecutor today formally opened the comprehensive center for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Morris County: the Morris Family Justice Center (MFJC). The opening coincides with JBWS’ 40th anniversary.
The Morris Family Justice Center will provide services that a survivor of interpersonal violence and sexual assault needs in ONE place—counseling, protection, legal and immigration assistance, children’s services, and more.
Located on the Fourth Floor of the County Administration and Records Building in Morristown, the Center’s services will be offered by representatives from the partner agencies in a safe, supportive environment.
Volunteers play with the children in the bright, fun play area while their mothers meet with staff in the Center. Also, specialized child advocates will provide individual and group support for children from abusive homes.
JBWS’ partners in this exciting endeavor include the Morris County Freeholders, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Superior Court, Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Morris County Bar Foundation, Morris Cares, Manavi, and the Morristown Police Department.
Within the Morris Family Justice Center, a Morristown Police officer Jermaine Marbley assists victims with their criminal investigations and filing for restraining orders.
“In our 40 years, JBWS has evolved into a full service domestic violence agency and opening a Family Justice Center is the next logical step in improving services,” said JBWS Executive Director Patricia Sly.
“It gives me a tremendous sense of pride to think of how many Morris County families will be helped by this Center, which will stand as a beacon of hope for the victims of domestic violence for years to come,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo, who helped spearhead freeholder board approval of the use of county government space for this new center.
Before a group of 100 Morris Family Justice Center stakeholders, Morris County Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo announces the use of the county government space for the new Center.
“Unfortunately, victims of domestic violence have frequently suffered their abuse in silence with the fear of being alone or that no one would believe their complaints,’’ said Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp. “The Morris Family Justice Center will offer these survivors and their children a pathway out of the darkness. It will undoubtedly aid in the prosecution of offenders to hopefully end the cycle of abuse.
Fredric Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor supports the family justice center model at a recent planning session.
Allocation of space in the county government complex by the freeholders will make it easier for JBWS to obtain grants needed to operate the center, and allow them to use valuable funds for programs rather than allocating funds to rent or lease space.
There are some 2,500 domestic violence offenses recorded in Morris County annually, with only about 25 percent of incidents reported. The new center could encourage domestic crime victims to come forward and seek needed help before situations spiral out of control, leading to more serious assaults and even homicides, said Sly.
Too often, according to the national Family Justice Center Alliance, victims of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, and their children, are forced to navigate complex systems to receive critical services while gripped by fear and heartbreak.
Emily Ryzuk, Lead Clinician for Morris CARES prepares to meet with survivors of sexual assault at her office in the new MFJC
Family Justice Centers bring agencies together to work with victims during the crisis and long after the crisis. Victims are no longer be burdened with traveling to different agencies and telling their stories repeatedly.
In the new Morris Family Justice Center, victims of domestic abuse feel welcomed by staff who are ready help them. Natasha DeJesus, Bilingual Client Service Specialist can provide information and support in Spanish.
“We are only capturing a portion of the domestic violence cases that occur in Morris County,’’ said Marcy McMann, chairwoman of the Morris County Domestic Violence Working Group. “This new center will encourage domestic crime victims to come forward and seek needed help before situations spiral out of control, leading to more serious assaults and even homicides.’’
JBWS executive director Patricia Sly, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, chairwoman of the Morris County Domestic Violence Working Group Marcy McMann and Alliance for Hope International leader, Gael Strack participate in a strategic planning session prior to opening the new Morris Family Justice Center
The initial startup of the project is being funded by a federal grant from the Office on Violence Against Women and The Provident Bank Foundation. The Morris County Freeholders in 2015 unanimously approved an agreement to provide space, at no cost, for the new center.
About the Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) Founded in 1976, JBWS celebrates 40 years of offering hope and safety to victims of domestic violence and their families. The services include a 24-hour hotline; counseling; safe house; transitional living; children’s services; life skills education; vocational counseling; batterers’ intervention; legal assistance; and professional training, education and youth prevention programs. For more information on JBWS, please visit: www.jbws.org or for confidential help call (973) 267-4763.
PARSIPPANY — GE announced that it has completed the acquisition of Metem Corporation, a U.S.-based provider of precision cooling hole-manufacturing technologies that enable turbine engines to function more efficiently, saving costs, increasing operation time and reducing emissions. The acquisition was closed less than 120 days after GE first announced its intent to purchase in December. Metem Corporation is located at 700 Parsippany Road.
By bringing the Metem cooling hole-drilling capability in house, GE expects to realize supply chain efficiencies and reduce costs as it continues to strengthen its advanced, high-efficiency portfolio. GE’s HA gas turbines can achieve more than 62 percent efficiency. Achieving that level of efficiency subjects heavy-duty gas turbines to very high temperatures during operations, making metals weaker. With heavy-duty gas turbine blades operating under high temperatures and experiencing significant centrifugal stresses, turbine blade cooling is an important component of GE’s next generation of advanced gas turbines.
“Gas turbines coupled with services are the core of GE Power, and Metem’s acquisition will help achieve synergies by improving the overall cost base of products and enhancing the GE Store capabilities for customers,” said Mike Chanatry, VP of gas power systems supply chain, GE Power. “We’re excited to welcome Metem’s employees to GE, and we’re expecting a fast and seamless integration.”
GE and Metem have had a very strong relationship since the 1970s, driven by Metem’s record of innovation and technology development and the strength of its workforce. At the time of the acquisition close, GE was Metem’s largest customer. This acquisition is strategic for GE Power, as demand for advanced manufacturing technologies significantly increases as products evolve.
Chanatry says that GE expects to build out the capabilities and capacity of the Metem network. Metem’s entire workforce of approximately 270 employees, as well as the company’s facilities and resources in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Hungary, will be integrated into GE over the next six to 12 months. Metem’s headquarters in Parsippany, will be transformed into a Center of Excellence for GE Power.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori, Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak and Peter King, Esq., three Republican challengers who are putting themselves up against the incumbent freeholders in Morris County — recently held an open house at their campaign headquarters located at 46 Gibraltar Drive, Powder Mill Plaza.
“Lou Valori, Roman Hirniak and Peter King are an incredible team comprised of three experienced leaders with proven records of success,” said campaign manager Steve Kush in a statement. “Their life and professional experiences, coupled with their community involvement, give them the unique skill sets required to achieve their goals of bringing ethics reform and common sense to the freeholder board, to make Morris County an even better place to live, work and raise a family.”
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Chief Philip A. DiGavero and Heather Darling
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Louis Valori addressing the room filled with supporters
Peter King addressing the room filled with supporters
Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak addressing the room filled with supporters
Karen DeChristopher and Laura Wohland
Freeholder John Cesaro and Karen DeChristopher
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Parsippany Attorney Matthew Petracca and his family
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Sheriff Edward Rochford joined to support the trio
Valori, Hirniak, Parsippany Mayor James Barberio and King
Sheriff Candidate John G. Sierchio with Jonathan Carifi
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Parsippany resident Nicolas Limanov with former Parsippany Councilman Vincent Ferrara
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Music was supplied by Nicky Sibilia
Hirniak said “the time is now” for him to run because he believes some freeholders are divisive and not willing to work cooperatively with the others. “A series of individuals on that board are altogether too focused on their own interests and are not interested in working collaboratively with their colleagues,” Hirniak said. He said he hears others around the county say “it’s time for a change,” and he believes — while declining to name names — that some freeholders are motivated by “vendettas” and have “fluid alliances and allegiances.”
According to Kush, the challengers are the “conservative Republicans who will bring about the changes needed in Morris County’s government.” He also said that, under their leadership, there would “be no more attempts at Democrat infiltration or cronyism.”
Valori currently serves as the Parsippany-Troy Hills council president, Hirniak is the mayor of Randolph and King is an Army veteran and a Parsippany attorney.
The trio are running as the “Morris County United” ticket. They will be facing off against the incumbents, Douglas Cabana, Tom Mastrangelo and Kathy DeFillippo and former Freeholder John Kirkus during the June 7 primary.
Rupesh Patel, Owner of Kona Ice of Central Morris County
PARSIPPANY — To ensure there is no taxation without relaxation this tax season, Kona Ice of Central Morris County will be offering FREE shaved ice on Monday, April 18 to help employers and their employees CHILL out. The truck will be parked at the Corporate Campus at Sylvan Way.
The island-inspired truck will be driving throughout the corporate campus along Sylvan Way in Parsippany-Trop Hills to hand out FREE cups of tropical shaved ice to local professionals and neighbors. The refreshing treat will ensure that there is no taxation without relaxation this tax season.
National “Chill Out” Day is one of the many ways Kona Ice is encouraging the nation to take a step back, relax and enjoy a Kona. National “Chill Out” Day is one small, yet powerful, way the brand hopes to put a smile on people’s faces. Through partnerships with schools, youth sports leagues and other neighborhood organizations, Kona Ice has given back over $35 million to the communities it serves.
Kona Ice invites members of the community to come and CHILL OUT with a delicious cup of shaved ice and tropical tunes.
ABOUT KONA ICE A true community ally renowned for facilitating endless fundraising options, Kona Ice has given more than $35 million dollars back to neighborhood schools, organizations and teams since its inception in 2007. The brand’s iconic truck offers customers a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring the opportunity to create their own Kona Ice on the self-serve Flavorwave™, while enjoying the soothing sights and sounds from the tropics. Currently, there are 700-plus franchise units in more than 45 states.
Kona Ice of Central Morris County is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced a resurfacing project on I-80 that will require lane closures in both directions in Morris County.
Beginning Tuesday, April 12 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and continuing for the next few weeks, NJDOT’s contractor, Intercounty Paving Associates, LLC. is scheduled to temporarily close one lane of I-80 in each direction for drainage and concrete curb work in Netcong, Ledgewood, Roxbury and Mount Arlington.
Overnight milling and paving will begin from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. weeknights once drainage and curb work is completed. The project will repave I-80 westbound from Route 46 / Ledgewood Avenue to the Route 206 interchange and I-80 eastbound from Route 46 / Ledgewood Avenue to Howard Boulevard / CR615. Additional lane closures during off-peak hours may be necessary.
The $4.2 million state-funded I-80 resurfacing project is expected to be completed by fall 2016. NJDOT has designed the milling and paving project to advance with temporary lane closures, reopening after each shift. Any required detours will be coordinated with the local authorities.
Variable message signs and detour signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with the resurfacing project. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming road or ramp closures.
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info.
CHERRY HILL TWP. — TD Bank, which has locations across the East Coast and its banking headquarters in Cherry Hill, came under fire last week after the accuracy of its coin-counting devices were called to question. Recent reports by USA Today and ABC revealed that the Penny Arcade devices — which count coins and charges a…
MORRISTOWN — Rosemarie Politi said Saturday that the “justice system failed us” in the acquittal of Vanessa Brown in the 2012 crash in East Hanover that killed her husband, Ralph Politi, Jr. Politi said she hopes her husband’s death will cause New Jersey law makers to take a closer look at the laws involving deaths as…
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills announces a comprehensive plan and partnership for safety between the Board of Education and the Township.
For the past 14 years, Student Resource Officers in both area high schools have met with much success.
Through the SRO program, officers have been valuable resources to school staff and have fostered positive relationships with students. They have been helpful in developing strategies to resolve problems and have led by example to promote a positive image of law enforcement officers.
Mayor James Barberio said, “To enhance the current SRO program, the position of Director of School Security has been created to coordinate and provide additional, experienced support in the schools. This appointment is being filled by Police Lt. Brian Dowd. This new position is another example of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department and Board of Education’s determination to support my commitment to improving the quality of life for Parsippany’s children.” Lt. Dowd will be available to the district 24 hours/a day, seven days a week. His job will be to supervise the SROs and any elementary school security personnel in addition to serving as liaison between the schools, the police department and the Youth Counselor. In addition, two patrol officers will become SROs and be will be housed in Central Middle School and Brooklawn Middle School.
These officers have been specially trained and will be integral participants in the elementary schools as well. A juvenile counselor has been added to the program to assist with family and juvenile matters. The strong message to students will be that they are in a safe environment with people who care about them and who are responsible for keeping them safe.
Council President Lou Valori
Council President Louis Valori stated “Parsippany-Troy Hills takes every precaution possible to protect our students and education staff members.”
“While our schools have safety plans in place — the SRO program will ensure school emergency response efforts are well coordinated among students, school officials and the police and departments. The SROs will be effective school-based partners for students, teachers and school support staff in enhancing security for everyone in our schools,” said Valori.
The wide range of responsibilities of the SRO’s will also include: investigations; assisting with bullying and harassment prevention; cyber-bullying; conflict resolution; mentoring; assisting students and families; education in the areas of drug abuse, social media; drivers ed.; programs to identify and manage students with behavioral issues before such students become involved with the criminal justice system; and the practice of safety drills.
“Our number one priority is our children. We are taking steps to maximize school safety and security by engaging in our shared services agreement with the Board of Education,” said Barberio.
Parsippany-Troy Hills is at the forefront and I take great pride in being the first such shared services agreement of this magnitude in the State. This could not have been accomplished without the cooperation of Council President, Dr. Louis Valori and Council members, Michael DePierro, Loretta Gragnani and Paul Carifi.
Mayor Barberio said “I also want to thank Dr. Leroy Seitz for his vision and support with this project along with Business Administrator, Dave Corso, the Board of Education including: President, Frank Neglia; Vice President Andy Choffo; Fran Orthwein; George Blair; Tim Berrios; Judy Mayer; Suzy Golderer, Allison Cogen and Joe Cistaro.”
Their roles were equally instrumental in getting this program up and running in the school system. By working together, we have achieved a wonderful thing for the students of Parsippany.”
Ferrero U.S.A. Inc. signed a new lease for 50,069 square feet at 7 Sylvan Way
PARSIPPANY — Mack-Cali Realty has completed 82 leases totaling more than 1.1 million square feet during the first quarter of 2016, consisting of 82,093 square feet in Parsippany.
The Edison-based real estate firm said in a prepared statement that its leasing activity has increased by 45 percent, from 758,919 square feet, for the same period last year.
Of the 1.1 million square feet, 386,000 square feet, or 35 percent, were new leases and 740,000 square feet, or 65 percent, were lease renewals and other tenant transactions, Mack-Cali said.
“Our portfolio performed strongly this quarter with significant new leases and renewals. We estimate the GAAP roll up for this quarter to be in excess of 18 percent and cash roll up to be approximately 10 percent,” Mitchell E. Rudin, CEO, said in a prepared statement. “The momentum we are seeing, as exemplified by these leases, is due to real improvement in our key core markets, as well as our continuing focus on providing tenants superior amenities and ideally situated properties with convenient transit options.”
Some highlights of the quarter include:
Ferrero U.S.A. Inc. signed a new lease for 50,069 square feet at 7 Sylvan Way in the Mack-Cali Business Campus.
B&G Foods Inc. signed a lease renewal for 32,024 square feet and expanded by 14,419 square feet at 4 Gatehall Drive in the Mack Cali-Business Campus.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch signed a lease renewal for 334,835 square feet and also expanded by 53,372 square feet at 101 Hudson St. in Jersey City.
Hackensack University Health Network Inc./Meridian Health Systems Inc. signed a new lease for 61,069 square feet at Metroview, 343 Thornall St. in Edison.
GBT signed a new lease for 49,563 square feet at 101 Hudson St. in Jersey City.
Brian Decillis is the Vice President of Leasing handling transactions in Parsippany.
MORRIS COUNTY — A fun loving group of single seniors age 55 plus that are single, divorced, widowed or never married looking to meet folks with similar interests to join their next get together. Come share leisure time activities and develop new friendships with singles your age.
This is a social group of men and women from all areas. This is not a dating service of any kind.
The group frequents local restaurants. Meetings are the fourth Sunday of the each month. No dues, No fees.
The group has been around for 17 years. This is NOT a business, just bringing single seniors together.
To learn more about Townsquare Senior Singles call Marilyn, President, at (201) 400-8300 cell for details.
PARSIPPANY — This dog was found on Barbara Street (off South Beverwyck Road) around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.
If you recognize it or may know the owner, please contact Parsippany-Troy Hills Animal Control (973) 263-7083.
The Parsippany Animal Shelter is located at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard.
Parsippany Animal Shelter is also looking for foster homes for kittens without mothers are needed mostly during the spring and summer months.
Some of these kittens need bottle feeding, while the older ones need socialization.
Volunteers are welcome year-round to help with cleaning the shelter and socializing the animals.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program.
The work shall be conducted during the overnight hours when water consumption is at a minimum.
Our flushing operation is expected to conclude on or about May 6, 2016. During which time you may experience some discolored water when they are working in your neighborhood. Do not be alarmed, this is not a health hazard.
If you do experience discolored water run your cold water tap until it runs clear before drinking or washing cloths.
If you have any specific questions about the hydrant flushing in your area you can contact the Water Department at (973) 263-7099 Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Karen DeChristopher and Frank Cahill at Kafe Mozart
PARSIPPANY — Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill West Shopping Center, joined with Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club “April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.”
The pinwheels represent our commitment to safe, healthy childhoods for all children in our community.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is participating in the annual Pinwheels For Prevention event. Karen DeChristopher, Young Children Priority One, has placed signs and pinwheels throughout Parsippany. These pinwheels represent abused children of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Why Pinwheels for Prevention? For decades, market research consistently has shown that the public views child abuse and neglect as a serious problem. As a national organization whose mission is “to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children,” Kiwanis’ emphasis is to transform that awareness into action. We now have that opportunity through the pinwheel, which reminds us of childlike notions and stands for the chance at the healthy, happy and full lives all children deserve.
Kiwanis views this as part of their mission statement “changing the world one child and one community at a time” When you drive throughout Parsippany and see these pinwheels, take time to reflect on all the abused children in the world.
The Parsippany Police Department is seeking the public's assistance with identifying this man
GMC Jimmy possibly late 1990’s to early 2000’s
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the men in these pictures. They were last seen operating a GMC Jimmy possibly late 1990’s to early 2000’s. Detectives would like to speak to them regarding the incident below-
Parsippany Police Department was contacted by the victim who stated they had arrived home and found the rear door open to their residence on Parsippany Boulevard, on January 19. Patrol Officer J. Mendez and T. Armenti responded to the scene and spoke to the victim.
Detectives would like to speak to them regarding the incident on January 19
A check of the interior by Patrol Officer T. Armenti and J. Mendez revealed that the master bedroom had multiple drawers open and the contents scattered around the room. Detective Sgt. T. Lesiak, Patrol Sergeant M. LaManna, Detective D. Conte, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID arrived on scene to assist in the investigation. It was determined that entry was gained by breaking glass panes on the exterior door and jewelry was stolen from the residence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Departments Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
Detectives would like to speak to them regarding the incident happening on January 19
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-based law firm Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor donated $10,000 to Community Access Unlimited for general support of the agency’s programs, services and members. Partner John Inglesino is Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Attorney.
According to Income Tax returns filed by Community Access Unlimited, the Executive Director, Sidney Blanchard, earned more than $278,000 in compensation and benefits and the Associate Director earned more than $200,000 in 2013. The organization had a revenue of $48,569,766.000 in contributions and grants during the same period. (See attached). The organization employs almost 1,300 people with 65% of the gross revenue being paid in salaries. The filing shows an address at 80 West Grant Street, Englewood.
In February Community Access Unlimited (CAU) has received a total of $27.5 million line of credit from Valley National Bancorp. Of that, $20 million will help finance CAU’s growth and $7.5 million is for a owner-occupied construction-to-permanent mortgage for the agency’s new office.
The agency owns more than 250 units of affordable housing throughout Union County, comprising apartments, condos, single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, all privately financed. Many are mixed-use properties, providing an additional revenue stream to support and enhance CAU’s service capacity.
CAU is a statewide Elizabeth-based nonprofit providing support programs and services to adults with disabilities as well as youth served under the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to enable them to live independently in the community, in areas including housing, vocational skills and life-skills training, education, advocacy and recreation, according to a press release from the law firm.
Valley National was honored by CAU at the agency’s 2015 Gala with the Ira Geller Award for the Financial Literacy Program the bank runs at the agency for its members. The award recognizes an individual or organization that has a significant commitment to CAU.
“We want to support the wonderful things Community Access and its people are doing,” said Lisa Taylor, a partner in the firm. “The name says it all. It’s about serving the community, helping people live within the community who might not be able to otherwise, about providing access to a quality of life they might not have access to otherwise, and about unlimited opportunities.”
Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor is a law firm with areas of practice that include municipal, real estate, land use and redevelopment, litigation, aviation, property tax appeals, labor and employment, and health care.
Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor is located at 600 Parsippany Road.
Blanchard founded CAU in 1979 with a $90,000 grant and the mission to move people out of institutional living and into the community. Today the agency serves more than 6,000 members throughout the state.
Kiwanis President Connie Keller, Robert Keller, Gordon Meth, Michele Dabal, NJ Sharing Network and Kiwanis Secretary Karen Gajewski
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation made a donation to NJ Sharing Network on Thursday, April 7.April is National Donate Life Month.
NJ Sharing Network encourages all communities throughout the state to join us to celebrate National Donate Life Month in April and National Donate Life Blue and Green Day. Through your participation, you will join thousands of businesses, hospitals, schools, community groups and elected officials across the nation who demonstrate their support of organ and tissue donation and bring much-needed attention to this critical issue.
Kiwanis President Bob Keller, Gordon Meth, Michele Dabal, NJ Sharing Network and Kiwanis President Connie Keller. Bob received a kidney transplant and his donor was his wife, Connie.
NJ Sharing Network is a non-profit, federally designated organ procurement organization. This means they are responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for the nearly 5,000 New Jersey residents currently awaiting transplantation.
They are also part of the national recovery system, which is in place for the more than 122,000 people on waiting lists.
NJ Sharing Network operates 24/7/365 with a team of over 150 highly trained and dedicated members on staff. The Governing and Foundation Boards are made up of a diverse group of individuals from both public and private sectors, across a variety of disciplines, and many of whom have been touched by donation including donor families and recipients. They bring great experience and insight to the important and life-saving work that we do.
NJ Sharing Network was formed in June 1987 when three New Jersey organ procurement organizations merged.
Later that year, legislation passed by both state and federal governments, known as Required Request/Assured Option, began requiring hospitals to present the option of donation to family members of potential donors.
Since then, NJ Sharing Network and the Foundation has set out to educate the general public about how transplantation can save lives with the goal of increasing the number of organ donors.
By working closely with hospitals and transplant centers, and increasing awareness with education tools and the media, the number of organs recovered in New Jersey for transplant has quadrupled since NJ Sharing Network was founded. Through supporting the hospital partners, medical examiners and funeral directors in the identification, referral and care of potential organ and tissue donors, they realize the mutual goal of saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation.
Their fully accredited “state of the art” transplant laboratory performs histocompatibility testing of organ donors and recipients. The laboratory also plays a critical role in the pre and post-transplant evaluation, and successful transplantation of highly sensitized individuals who would be difficult to treat under general conditions.
The Family Services Division provides care during and after a donor family’s experience. Family Services also addresses unique issues related to seeking consent for organ and tissue donation.
NJ Sharing Network’s goal is to educate New Jersey residents about the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation, so they can discuss donation with their families and make the personal decision to register as a donor. (Click here to register as a donor).
In addition, they work closely with state lawmakers to pass legislation, such as the landmark 2008 Hero Act which mandates donation education in public high school curriculums, for public institutes of higher learning and as a condition for graduation for professional nursing and medical school programs.
Volunteers are at the heart of community outreach. Volunteers help educate the public about organ donation and transplantation by participating in community events, speaking at houses of worship and civic organizations, and encouraging local organizations and businesses to display donor registry brochures and other educational information on organ and tissue donation.
For more information on NJ Sharing Network, click here.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation Inc. awards grants from the proceeds of various annual fundraisers. Applications are reviewed three times during the year at Foundation meetings. If an immediate response is needed, this should be indicated on the grant application. Grant applications can be downloaded by clicking here.
The Foundation does not donate to individuals and awards are not made for purely personal needs such as training courses or scholarships. While reviewing an application, the Foundation may request additional information or an in-person meeting. Programs that primarily benefit young residents of Parsippany or the culture, history or well being of Parsippany will be given priority.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. You are invited to attend a meeting every Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. at
We hope you will be able to join us to learn more about Kiwanis and see how you fit into the picture. Newcomers and visiting clubs always welcome!
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PARSIPPANY — This dog was found on Barbara Street (off South Beverwyck Road) around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.
