PARSIPPANY — The weather was nice, but everyone flocked inside Lake Parsippany School for the annual Family Fun Day, on Saturday, March 19.
There was an assortment of games, activities, Tricky Tray, 50/50, Lottery Apron and Pocketbook Wheel, Blood Drive and a large selection food.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department’s Communication Center received a call reporting a disturbance at Pure Restaurant and Lounge, 707 Route 46, at 11:39 p.m. on Saturday, March 19.
Upon arrival of multiple Patrol Officers they spoke with the complainant who worked at the restaurant and Abel Manzo, 30, Oakland, CA, was the party involved in the disturbance.
After a brief investigation, Mr. Manzo was advised he needed to leave the restaurant. Mr. Manzo began to shout at the Officers and refuse to leave the restaurant.
Mr. Manzo was then placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing. Mr. Manzo was issued a summons for Disorderly conducted and released on his own recognizance pending his court appearance.
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-Troy Hills Police Department’s Communication Center received a call reporting a motor vehicle crash on Lord Stirling Drive at Faber Road at 10:58 p.m. on Thursday, March 17.
Patrol Officer R. McGinnis arrived on scene and found a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon that crashed into a 2016 Mercedes Benz, which was parked on the roadway.
He then made contact with the driver of the Hyundai, Gregory Brennan, 25, Parsippany, who was standing outside of his vehicle.
After a brief investigation Mr. Brennan was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, Failure to Maintain Lane and Reckless Driving. He was released on his own recognizance into the custody of a family member pending his court appearance.
Patrol Officer R. McGinnis completed the crash investigation and determined that Mr. Brennan, the sole occupant of the vehicle, crashed into the parked Mercedes Benz after he failed to maintain his lane as he turn left from Faber Road onto Lord Stirling Drive.
MORRISTOWN — Following four hours of closing arguments Wednesday, a jury will begin deliberations Thursday in the trial of a Parsippany woman charged with killing popular East Hanover community activist Ralph Politi, Jr. in a 2012 drunk-driving accident. During closing arguments, defense attorney Edward Bilinkas questioned the prosecution’s case against Vanessa E. Brown, stating there was…
PARSIPPANY — On Thursday, March 17 during the evening rush hour there was a six car chain reaction accident on Route 46 West, in the left lane leading to the ramp for Route 80 West, approximately 500 feet west of Edwards Road.
All vehicles were travelling west in traffic on Route 46 in the left lane, leading to the ramp for Route 80 West.
Vehicle 1 attempted to stop in traffic, hydroplaned and struck Vehicle 2.
Vehicle 2 left roadway left, struck guardrail, passed Vehicle 4 on the left.
Vehicle 2 struck Vehicle 3 on the driver side, removing the driver side mirror.
Vehicle 4 accelerated and struck the rear of Vehicle 3.
Vehicle 2 then struck the driver side of Vehicle 5, and continued and struck the rear of Vehicle 6.
Elizabeth Crouse, 25, was driving in Vehicle 1, a 2012 Chevy; Cheryl Panian, 33, was driving a 2010 Hyundai in Vehicle 2; Zachary Loss, 24, was driving a 2013 Chevy in Vehicle 3; Robin Zweig, 22, was driving a 2006 Hyundai identified as Vehicle 4; Shilpa Desai, 50 was driving a 2010 Toyota Sienna in Vehicle 5 and David McGettrick, 57, was driving a 2013 Kia in Vehicle 6.
None of the occupants required any medical attention. According to police records, there were no summons issued at the time of the incident.
The accident was investigated by Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman R. McGinnis.
Vehicle 3, 4, 5 and 6 were towed by Powder Mill Towing and vehicle 1 and 2 was able to drive away from the scene.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus has received word that the Easter Bunny will be staying in Parsippany this weekend to make sure all the children receive their baskets. Did you know in 2015, the Easter Bunny delivered over two billion Easter baskets?
How does the Easter Bunny travel around the world? A question on the mind of many children is how the Easter Bunny travels around the world. Like Santa’s remarkable sleigh, some things just can’t be explained by science. Despite extensive studies and research, researchers have not been able to pin down how the Easter Bunny travels around the world in 24 hours.
What is known is that the Easter Bunny is a hare and not a rabbit.
Hares are generally faster and larger than rabbits and have very long and strong hind legs. The physical characteristics give the Easter Bunny an advantage and allow the Easter Bunny to hop fast and far.
Before the Easter bunny makes its travel to your home, he will stop at IHOP, 792 Route 46 on Saturday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. You can enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
On Sunday, March 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. he will visit Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10, to pose and take pictures with the children You can enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny would never expect you to leave a treat, but if you do, carrots are always a good choice if you have them available. The Easter Bunny also loves drinking water. However, if you don’t leave anything, that’s OK. The Easter Bunny understands because the Easter Bunny has prepared for Easter weekend all year long and has to move quickly.
PARSIPPANY — Over 1,800 Easter eggs were hidden on the property of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Children of all ages had fun finding the eggs. Eggs were filled with surprises for children of all ages.
After the children found over 1800 Easter Eggs, Pastor Fred and Kiersten Koch passed out treats at the end of the Easter Egg Hunt at St. Andrew Lutheran Church.
The very successful event was coordinated by Tina and Mark Levorse, and donations for the eggs came from all the parishioners.
Saint Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church is an inter-generational and inclusive congregation which is mission-driven, Christ-minded and open to new ideas. They are a fun mix of ages, characters, individuals, families, orientations, vocations, abilities and callings.
Saint Andrew is a joyful place with a heart for mission to people in need … locally, nationally and globally. Saint Andrew is a welcoming place where being there is more important than what you wear; and where you’re going is more important than where you’ve been.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church is located at 335 Reynolds Avenue. For more information, click here
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is hosting its Annual Golf Outing, on Tuesday, May 10 at Knoll County Club, Parsippany.
Golfers will enjoy a day of golf, golf cart, lunch and dinner for $125.00 per player, or $500.00 per foursome. Click here to download the event flyer.
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. A full continental breakfast will be available for you to enjoy luncheon at 12:30 includes wine and beer. All fees are included in your registration. There will be additional raffles and 50/50s. The golf course requires a collared golf shirt.
Score a hole-in-one on Hole 3, a par 3, and win a new car. Make it to the green on the 17th hole and earn a chance to enter a special 50/50 drawing. Standard playing rules apply.
Sponsorships are available.
For more information contact Steve Dickens, Golf Committee at (201) 412-1613 or email steved031@optonline.net.
For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany visit www.parsippanykiwanis.org.
Knoll Country Club is situated on 360 beautiful wooded acres in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, the Knoll Golf Club consists of two 18-hole golf courses, the Knoll East and Knoll West. Conceived in the Roaring Twenties by a few extremely wealthy men who wanted a superb private course for their personal pleasure, the 339-acre Knoll Golf Club West is today one of the finest golf courses in the state of New Jersey. The Knoll Golf Club West was established in 1929 as a champion course designed by Charles H. Banks. It is a par 70 course playing 6,752 yards from the blue tees and 6,479 from the white tees. This course is semi-private. Over the years, The Knoll Golf Club West has grown to more than 900 members strong and while it has gone through some minor alterations, the course remains virtually unchanged since its beginning.
Kiwanis International is an international, coeducational service club founded in 1915.
Kiwanis clubs focus on changing the world by serving children, one child and one community at a time.
MORRIS COUNTY — Last week, former Director of State Pensions Fred Beaver confirmed in the Daily Record that of the two candidates for Morris County Sheriff, only John Sierchio has a plan that will result in actual savings for taxpayers. Sierchio called upon fellow candidate James Gannon to sign on to his plan and join him in pledging to accept only the minimum Sheriff’s salary required by law.
“In my first three years as Sheriff, my plan will save Morris County taxpayers $141,000, while Mr. Gannon’s plan will save $0,” said Sierchio, whose candidacy has been endorsed by retiring Morris County Sheriff Ed Rochford. “As the fiscal conservative in this campaign, I’m calling upon Mr. Gannon to join me in putting tax dollars back into the hands of our county’s residents by pledging to accept only the minimum Sheriff’s salary.”
The Daily Record compared the plans of John Sierchio and James Gannon. Upon being elected, Sierchio pledged to accept only the minimum Sheriff’s salary of $113,000, as required by law. Conversely, Gannon will “accept a sheriff’s salary that the Morris County freeholders deem appropriate” – which could be as high as $160,000 – and plans to freeze his state pension.
“Listen to the former Director of State Pensions: Mr. Gannon’s plan will not save any tax dollars,” said Sierchio, who served as Chairman of the state’s Police and Fireman’s Retirement System. “Morris County residents deserve a Sheriff who fights everyday to save tax dollars, cut unnecessary spending, and do more with less, and that’s why I’m asking Mr. Gannon to sign on to my plan.”
Last week’s Daily Record reported that Fred Beaver, who served as Director of State Pensions and Benefits for eight years, agreed with Sierchio’s assertion that only his plan would save taxpayer dollars: “Fred Beaver, a past director of the state Division of Pension and Benefits, agreed with Sierchio that a candidate’s freezing of a pension would result in no savings to taxpayers because his pension already has been funded, with contributions no longer being given by the governmental employer.”
John Sierchio served 27 years in the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, the Essex County Police Department, and as Detective Sergeant on the Bloomfield Police Department. John served as Chairman of the state’s Police and Fireman’s Retirement System, where he was called a “crusader” by the Star-Ledger for saving millions of dollars for taxpayers by exposing fraudulent pension claims. John is a Member of the Boonton Township Board of Education and is a Life Member of the National Rifle Association.
PARSIPPANY — Valley National Bank located at 800 Route 46 West, hosted a bank tour for the Moms Club of Parsippany Area-East.
The children cashed in their coins, visited the teller and received Valley National Bank nap sacks with gifts. They also had a chance to enjoy some snacks with the branch team. Valley Territory Sales Manager Ildiko Peluso is on the Board for the Moms Club.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany’s Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad conducted its installation dinner on Saturday, March 5, at Knoll Country Club West.
The officers and town officials attending were, from left are President Bob Heinzerling, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Senior Lt. Eileen Brown, Councilmen Michael dePierro, Recording Secretary Gina Pasquale, Corresponding Secretary Michael Jones, Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Treasurer Matt Nicosia, Vice President Tyler Smith and Cpt. Don Bragg.
MORRIS COUNTY – 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—formally announced their candidacy Tuesday morning at Jefferson Diner. The three will be challenging incumbents Douglas Cabana, Tom Mastrangelo and Kathy DeFillippo.
“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.”
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 during the June 7 primary.
PARSIPPANY — JMC Remodeling has been recognized with two Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards by The North Jersey and Central Jersey chapters of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).
JMC Remodeling is located at 12 Ludlow Road, and can be reached by calling (973) 386-0707, or click here to visit their website.
They were awarded top honors in the categories of Residential Interior $75,000 – $150,000 and Residential Bath $50,001-$75,000. The two winning projects, a master bedroom remodel and master bathroom remodel, are both custom design solutions that were crafted with our clients’ input and the JMC team’s expertise. We share this award with our clients who were the inspiration behind these two beautiful projects.
All projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure in New Jersey. To be considered for a CotY Award, a company must be a NARI member in good standing. Projects are judged based on overcoming difficulties on the project, use of innovative construction methods or materials, and meeting the needs and/or desires of the homeowners. Judging is anonymous and performed by remodeling contractors who understand the methods used to create the projects.
“Receiving a CotY award is a big honor and being recognized for both projects was especially rewarding,” said John MacDougall, President of JMC Home Improvement Specialists. “We were greatly inspired to provide practical solutions for a family with changing needs by creating a master design suite while maintaining the integrity of the design and elegance of our client’s home. The JMC Design team used some very creative approaches to surpass our client’s needs.”
About the Winning Projects:
Residential Interior $75,000-$150,000
Universal Design Master Suite
Their clients were looking to remodel their master bedroom and bath to accommodate their changing mobility challenges. It was important to maximize functionality to allow accessibility in a space that was elegant, refined and felt like home. The design plan included converted two smaller bedrooms, a small bath, and walk-in closet into a spacious master suite with a wheelchair accessible bathroom and three closets.
Custom, double pocket doors invite you into the 25-foot wide, light-filled bedroom with generous floor space to maneuver around the bed and furniture. Hardwood floors, recessed lighting and window views to the owner’s gardens make this bedroom particularly warm and inviting.
In the bathroom, the 5 x 7 roll-in shower features natural marble tile with a custom rug pattern and a new accessible vanity with an accessible sink and plenty of storage. Wider hallways and pocket doors were installed throughout as well as a completely updated seated chairlift that allows access from the garage to the second floor.
Residential Bath $50,001-$75,000
An Elegant & Traditional Master Bathroom
We transformed an oddly configured, 80’s contemporary-style bath into a stunning space that now blends with the traditional look of the rest of the home.
Though the existing master bath was large, it did not optimize its space for utility or aesthetics. JMC removed the walls that separated the toilet, an existing platform tub, and an oversized linen closet that was eating up space. In place of the platform a tub, a beautiful freestanding tub becomes the focal point under the vaulted ceiling with skylight. A new two-person shower with storage shelves replaces the former dark shower stall. An expansive custom vanity offers plenty of light and storage including rollout trays and drawers. Next to the vanity, a ½ wall provides privacy for the toilet area, yet doesn’t impede on the overall flow of the bathroom. And now, a beautiful custom furniture piece functions as linen storage.
We carefully added traditional details throughout that would enhance and compliment the existing contemporary vaulted ceiling, yet blend with the rest of the home. Custom paneling, moldings, and a corner wall column create beautiful traditional details.
About JMC Remodeling
They are a professional home improvement contractor, located in Parsippany, working with clients in Morris, Sussex, Somerset, Bergen and Essex counties. Since 1977, JMC Home Improvement Specialists has completed thousands of projects, including Bathrooms, Kitchens, Alterations, Basements, Additions, Design / Build projects, and Exteriors, as well as home repairs. Our customers speak for our quality. The majority of our business comes from people who have invited JMC Home Improvement Specialists back time and time again to work on their most important financial asset.
About NARI
NARI is a professional association whose members voluntarily subscribe to a strict code of ethics. NARI members outpace the industry norm in sales, production and employees, when compared to professionals represented in the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) 2014 Remodeling Professional Study.
PARSIPPANY — Goodyear Auto Service Center, formerly located at 740 Route 46, Arlington Shopping Plaza is officially closed.
The sign posted on the window states, “This location has moved to 1570 Route 23, Butler.”
STS Tire and Mavis Tire recently opened in Parsippany.
PARSIPPANY — The Par Troy Wrestling Club has been fundraising over the last year to purchase a much needed wrestling mat.
The mat in use was old and became a hazard. The NJ Blue Collar Association Local 1 heard of their plight through then President Sam Poff, who is one of the wrestling coaches with his son Sammy, in the wrestling program.
He relayed this to Paul Breslauer and his fellow union members and very soon after our Program was presented with a $5,000 donation to get the group started toward their $13,000 goal, the cost of a new mat.
We are very excited about it, because it embodies the symbols of the two wrestling programs which combined in 2010, making it “One town, One team,” said President Angela Wasilewski. Thanks to PAL Director Tony Bonavitacola, they hold their matches and annual Holiday tournament at the Parsippany PAL.
Other major contributors to our fundraising goal are Par-Troy Wrestling Club’s former Coach Peter Justo, who attended and wrestled for Parsippany High School, Gabelli Funds, and the Sons of Italy.
They are still graciously accepting contributions toward our goal, so if anyone is so inclined please contact Angela Wasilewski, PTWC President Angela.Wasilewski@verizon.net or June Madia jmadia@aol.com.
For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is pleased to offer two scholarship opportunities for on each graduating high school senior at Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School who have exhibited excellence in studies, and plan to pursue a business major or other related field at an accredited institution or acknowledged business school. The individuals must have a 3.0 GPA or greater and be community service oriented.
The Annual Scholarships, in the amount of $500.00 each were created to recognize excellence, encourage business students of the future, and to demonstrate the value of success to the human experience.
Andrew Massefski, a 2015 graduate of Parsippany High School and Ethan Levy a 2015 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School were awarded PACC’s 2015 Scholarship.
Parsippany High School or Parsippany Hills High School seniors graduating in June 2016 who are currently attending are eligible. Applicants must (a) be Parsippany residents, (b) plan to pursue post-secondary studies in business, (c) have demonstrated community service and (d) have a 3.0 GPA grade average or greater.
“The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors are committed to serving our community and encourage our young adults to pursue their unique dreams. We encourage all graduating seniors to continue their education and to participate in our community, said Robert Peluso, President.”
“The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship was established in 2015 and I am very proud to start such program to help the graduating class pursue their education dreams” said Nicolas Limanov, Board Member, Chairman of the Scholarship Program. Limanov, a graduate of Parsippany High School received many scholarship to pursue his college education and is very active in community service programs.
Application information has been sent to the high school guidance offices for distribution. Applications are available through high school guidance offices as well as online by clicking here. For more information, please call Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce at (973) 402-6400. Applications must be postmarked or delivered to the the guidance department or Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, Post Office Box 6205, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 no later than 5PM on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Applicants will be judged by a committee consisting of panelists representing each artistic discipline. All panelists are professionals with a high level of expertise and professional business experience. Winners will be notified at the annual awards presentations at each high school. PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. We work with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. We promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.
For more information on Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce please call (973) 402-6400 or click here.
PARSIPPANY — The Easter Bunny visited the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills on Saturday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m at the Municipal Building, located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
The Easter Bunny greeted and visited with children. Parents had the opportunity to take their child’s photo with the Easter Bunny and then the children received candy given out by the Parsippany Rescue and Recovery wives.
Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, March 27.
The Easter Bunny will be visiting IHOP, 792 Route 46 on Saturday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon.
He will also be taking free photographs at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10, Powder Mill Plaza West on Sunday, March 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
PARSIPPANY — Two Parsippany wrestlers made the podium at the 2016 New Jersey State Middle School Wrestling Championships held in Trenton recently.
Dominick DeIntinis at 128 pounds took sixth place and Nate at 112 pounds took foruth place. Both wrestlers have been best friends since kindergarten and have been wrestling in Parsippany with the Par-Troy Wrestling Club since then.
Both Wwrestlers have also been two time Morris County Champions, representing both Middle schools in Parsippany.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus donated a 39 Inch Flat Screen Vizio TV to be raffled off at IHOP, 792 Route 46, in conjunction with National Pancake Day. Each ticket was sold for $10.00 and all the money raised was donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Pat Cosgrove, with her husband, was the winner of the television. Nicolas Limanov, Parsippany Focus, said “This is an incredible opportunity to raise additional money in conjunction with Parsippany International House of Pancakes. We are pleased to be part of this successful event.”
“Every pancake we give away has a purpose on National Pancake Day. Through the generosity of our guests and the hard work and commitment of our team members, we will help fund life-saving treatment and care for children in need,” said Mo Abdelhadi, co-owner Parsippany IHOP. “On behalf of everyone in the IHOP family, we are so grateful to our guests who have turned this into such an incredible event that truly makes a difference in the lives of these kids.”
The money raised from National Pancake Day was donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospital raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity’s Miracle Balloonicon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children’s hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at CMNHospitals.organd facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
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