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Football playoffs start this Friday for the Vikings

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Frank L. Cahill
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Nick Verducci

PARSIPPANY —  Parsippany Hills Vikings Senior Nick Verducci’s dream of returning to MetLife Stadium for the third time in four years starts this Friday Night as the Vikings play against Cranford Cougars, the No. 7 seed in North 2 Group III.

The game will be played at Parsippany Hills and starts at 7:00 p.m. Parsippany Hills High School is located at 20 Rita Drive, Morris Plains.

The winning team will play against the winning team between Vorhees and Nutley.

Parsippany Hills Vikings

2017 Record
Overall 8-1
Conference Division 5-1

 

Parsippany Hills Vikings 2017 Season

Date Opponent Location Result Score
09-08 at West Morris Wolf Pack West Morris HS W 31 – 27
09-15 Chatham Cougars Parsippany Hills HS W 41 – 12
09-22 @ Roxbury Gaels Roxbury HS W 28 – 14
09-28 @ Barringer Blue Bears Newark Schools Stadium W 43 – 20
10-06 Jefferson Falcons Parsippany Hills HS W 35 – 7
10-13 West Essex Knights Parsippany Hills HS L 24 – 21
10-21 @ Orange Tornados Bell Stadium W 34 – 28
10-28 Nutley Maroon Raiders Parsippany Hills HS W 42 – 14
11-02 @ Ferris Bulldogs Caven Point W 42 – 7


Cranford Cougars

2017 Record
Overall 6-3
Conference Division 3-2

 

Cranford Cougars 2017 Season

Date Opponent Location/Directions Result Score
09-08 @ Somerville Somerville HS L 36 – 16
09-15 @ Voorhees Voorhees HS L 35 – 0
09-22 Rahway Memorial Field W 24 – 14
09-28 @ North Plainfield North Plainfield HS W 28 – 6
10-07 @ Scotch Plains Scotch Plains HS W 43 – 42 (OT)
10-13 Summit Memorial Field L 31 – 13
10-20 @ Gov. Livingston Governor Livingston HS W 38 – 0
10-27 Hillside Memorial Field W 34 – 21
11-03 Delaware Valley Memorial Field W 28 – 18

 

North 2 Group III includes No. 1 – West Essex; No. 2 – Parsippany Hills; No. 3 – Voorhees; No. 4 – Summit; No. 5 – Rahway; No. 6 – Nutley; No. 7 – Cranford and No. 8 – Ridgefield Park.

North 2 Group III 2017 Season Results

Team Win Loss Tie Power Points*
West Essex Knights 7 1 0 140.0
Parsippany Hills Vikings 7 1 0 136.0
Voorhees Vikings 7 1 0 119.0
Summit Hilltoppers 6 2 0 107.0
Rahway Indians 5 3 0 95.0
Nutley Raiders 4 4 0 93.0
Cranford Cougars 5 3 0 90.0
Ridgefield Park Scarlets 4 4 0 87.0
Newark West Side Roughriders 5 3 0 81.0
Snyder Tigers 4 4 0 59.0
Cliffside Park Red Raiders 3 5 0 56.0
Chatham Cougars 1 7 0 46.0
Governor Livingston Highlanders 1 7 0 40.0
North Plainfield Canucks 0 8 0 34.0
Palisades Park Tigers 0 8 0 31.0

Please note: as per the NJSIAA’s official power points formula, “The power ranking system will be the sum total of the best seven of their eight completed games played up to and including the cut-off date.”

Letters to the editor: Barberio’s back room deals

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parsippany focusDear Editor, 

Jamie Barberio’s election funding report shows that in 2017 Jamie Barberio accepted a whopping $104,000 from Parsippany Developers and Building Trades.  Not only that, throughout his eight years in office he received nearly $800,000 from these same donors.

In a Parsippany Focus story it was revealed that the taxpayers of Parsippany paid $3.5 million for a total of 10.63 acres of land, while the developer RD Realty, retained the remainder of the property or 16.01 acres for $4.0 million. So Parsippany paid approximately $320,910 per acre for the buffer zone, while RD Realty paid $250,000 per acre for the prime portion of the property, facing Route 46 and Waterview Boulevard. (Editors Note: Click here for complete story)

It doesn’t take eight years of government experience to know that this is bad math.  It looks like developers support Barberio so he can stay in office and he “helps” them acquire property far below its value – at the taxpayers expense. 

In addition to the Waterview development, projects like Forge Pond, Smith Glaxo Kline and 700 Mountain Way, have moved forward under the Barberio administration, making it obvious that the mayor never met a development deal he didn’t like all while claiming to be pro Open Space. 

Once again Barberio is talking out of both sides of his mouth telling anyone and everyone what they want to hear in public, all the while giving away Parsippany piece by piece in “off the record” back room deals!

If you want to keep to stop your tax dollars from disappearing down the development donation hole and if you want to keep Parsippany from becoming a concrete jungle, it’s time to end Barberio’s development dynasty.

Pat Simon
Parsippany

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Teens Exploring Careers in Theater and Performing Arts

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PARSIPPANY — Young men and women, ages 14-20, who want to explore careers in theater and performing arts are invited to an open house for our new Explorer Post, chartered to Soul Search Records. Open house is Sunday, November 5, at 5:00 p.m., at Patriots’ Path Council, 1 Saddle Road in Cedar Knolls.

Exploring is the career education program of Learning for Life.

For more information, please call (973) 876-1225 or email [email protected].

Railroad-crossing repairs begin next week on Eden Lane in Hanover

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Frank L. Cahill
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HANOVER— New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced a railroad crossing rehabilitation project that will require the closure and detour of Eden Lane in Hanover, Morris County.

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, November 6, until 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 10, the two-way traffic on Eden Lane is scheduled to be closed at the railroad crossing intersection between Boulevard Road and South Jefferson Road. The existing railroad crossing will be removed and replaced with a new concrete crossing and asphalt approach. The following detours will remain in place:

Eden Lane eastbound Detour:

  • Motorists traveling eastbound to Eden Lane will be directed south on Ridgedale Avenue
    Turn left onto Cedar Knolls Road
    Turn left onto South Jefferson Road
    Continue to Eden Lane

Eden Lane westbound Detour:

  • Motorists traveling westbound to Eden Lane will be directed south on South Jefferson Road
    Turn right onto Cedar Knolls Road
    Turn right onto Ridgedale Avenue
    Continue to Eden Lane

The detour will be coordinated with the local police.

In order to provide safer and smoother railroad crossings in Hanover, the existing crossings will be replaced with new concrete crossings and new asphalt approaches. This federally-funded project is included within NJDOT’s railroad grade-crossing safety program, which repairs, upgrades, or removes approximately 30 crossings each year, statewide.

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.

Guest Readers at the Parsippany Library

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, located at 449 Halsey Road

PARSIPPANY — Celebrate Picture Book Month at the library with local educators! Children ages 4 to 8 are invited to listen to stories read by guest readers. Principal Hershkowitz from Eastlake School and Nicole Bakirtzis will have wonderful books to share with students.

This event will be held on Monday, November 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., located at Parsippany Public Library, 449 Halsey Road. For more information call (973) 887-5150 ext. 233.

Lake Parsippany Vol. Fire Co., Dist #3 Ladies Aux. Pancake Breakfast

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Frank L. Cahill
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Carol Carifi serving pancakes and sausage

PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company, District #3 Ladies Auxiliary will host the 15th Annual Pancake Breakfast.

The breakfast will be held at the Lake Parsippany Firehouse, 255 Halsey Road, on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults: $6.00, Seniors and Children under 5: $4.00, Children under two years old are free.

Redhawks loses to Montville, 35-0

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Frank L. Cahill
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The Redhawks lost to Montville, 35-0

PARSIPPANY — On Friday, November 3, Parsippany High School featured Senior night for Marching Band, Cheerleaders and Football at the football game last night.

The Redhawks lost Friday’s home non-conference game against Montville by a score of 35-0.

Mike Burke of Montville scored three touchdowns, two on the ground and another through the air.

Team 1 2 3 4 Final
Montville
 6 22 7 0 35
Parsippany
 0 0 0 0 0
  • 1st: Montville: Grant Shine 7 run (pass failed)
  • 2nd: Montville: Deen Ninche 13 pass from Mike Burke (Dom Trifari pass from Mike Burke)
  • 2nd: Montville: Mike Burke 6 run (pass failed)
  • 2nd: Montville: Mike Burke 12 run (Anthony Manna pass from Mike Burke)
  • 3rd: Montville: Mike Riola 70 run (Matt Caprio kick)

2017 Record
Overall  0-9
Conference – Division  0-5

Rockaway Township Police Officer Indicted on Charges of Sexual Assault

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Wilfredo Guzman

ROCKAWAY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Wilfredo Guzman, 40, of Rockaway Township, has been charged with in two separate indictments.  The first indictment charges Mr. Guzman with two counts of Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2(c)4, crimes of the second degree; four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a)1 and 2C: 24-4(a)2, crimes of the third degree; and eight counts of Official Misconduct, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:30-2a and N.J.S.A 2C:30-2b, crimes of the second degree.  The second indictment charges Mr. Guzman with two counts of Official Misconduct, in violation of N.J.S.A 2C:30-3a and 2C:30-3b, crimes of the second degree; and Possession of Child Pornography, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(5)(b), a crime of the third degree.

The Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child charges relate to alleged conduct between Mr. Guzman and two minor females, one of whom was between the ages of 16-17 years-old, and another who was 15 years-old during the time in question. It is alleged that Mr. Guzman engaged in acts of sexual penetration with the two females on various dates in 2014 and 2015, and that Mr. Guzman provided both females alcohol and prescription medication during the same time frame.

The acts of Official Misconduct relate to actions taken by Mr. Guzman while employed as a police officer with the Rockaway Township Police Department.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, Professional Standards Unit, Special Enforcement Unit, High Tech Crimes Unit, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigations Section whose continued efforts have contributed to this investigation and prosecution.

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.

 

Third Friday Speakers Series features Sara Zyto

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Frank L. Cahill
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Temple Beth Am
Temple Beth Am
Sarah Zyto

PARSIPPANY — The popular Third Friday Speaker Series continues at Temple Shalom in Succasunna on Friday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. with Sarah Zyto, who will speak about the global migrant crisis, the refugee resettlement program and the effect of the travel ban in the United States.

Sarah is a refugee Americorps member at Church World Service, an organization that, among many things, helps refugees resettle and rebuild their lives. Focused on this effort, Sarah provides refugee orientation and assistance on health care and housing related matters.                                                              

Sarah is a descendent of members of the Bielski Partisans, a group of Jewish partisans who fought against the Nazi occupiers in German-occupied Poland in World War II. Sarah has always had a passion for human rights. In 2016, she graduated from Ramapo College of NJ with a BA in international studies, with concentrations in anthropology and human rights and genocide studies. In Spring 2016, Sarah studied abroad in Karnataka, India, where she researched the effects of displacement on the Jenu Kuruba tribe.   

Sarah Zyto’s informative and engaging discussion on the refugee crisis and challenges to resettlement is free and open to the public.

Temple Shalom is located at 215 Hillside Avenue, Succasunna.

Celebrating the 52nd year, Temple Beth Am is a Reform congregation with a diverse membership living throughout Morris County, including the towns of Boonton, Denville, Lake Hiawatha, Mountain Lakes, Montville, Parsippany, Randolph and Rockaway. We open our doors to adults and youth, singles and couples, Jews-by-birth and Jews-by-choice, and interfaith couples. Led by Rabbi Estelle Mills and Rabbi/Cantor Inna Serebro-Litvak, Temple Beth Am is an inclusive, warm and welcoming place for personal and communal prayer, solace and comfort, joyous celebration, community service, education and sharing as a vibrant Jewish congregation.

CCM Students Gain Real-World Experience Creating Music Videos

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Jon Morales in the Alex DeCroce Media Center at County College of Morris where he is working on an interdisciplinary project to build a portfolio for himself and music students at the college. Photo credit John Hester.

RANDOLPH — Jon Morales, of Succasunna, knew he wanted to attend County College of Morris (CCM) because of its reputation for providing a high-quality education. What he did not expect was the extent of hands-on training and portfolio-building experience he would receive as a Broadcasting Arts and Technology student.

With the renovation of the college’s Alex DeCroce Media Center in 2015, the facility now features high-definition technology, professional studio cameras and the latest sound and mixing equipment. To provide students with an optimal learning, resume-enhancing experience, Professor Ray Kalas over the last two years has had his TV II students work with Music Recording students and Professors Todd Collins and Dan Palladino to put together videos for current and former CCM music students. The TV and Music Recording students each end up with a video for their portfolios, while the musicians are provided with a promotional piece to market themselves and their music.

“Through this interdepartmental collaboration, students are gaining real-world experience working as teams similar to what they will experience once they leave college,” notes Kalas. “At CCM, they are getting a head start that really can make a difference in their careers.”

Along with serving as president of the college’s Film Club, the video project, says Morales, has made a major difference in advancing his knowledge, skills and ambitions. His hope now is to build a career creating documentaries about mental health issues to help raise awareness.

“Being a student here has given me a lot of faith and confidence,” he says. “As a result, I feel like I am going to be able to do a lot in the future.”

Chris Cuervo, who took the TV II class in 2016, explains that he was able to include the video he created in his portfolio to gain entrance into the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers.

“At CCM, I gained a lot of experience that has made me feel really confident in my classes at Rutgers,” he says.

Paul Machado, the CCM musician Cuervo and his team created a video for, notes that the piece has become one of his best marketing tools.

“I put it up on my YouTube channel,” he says. “I do a lot of weddings and I’m able to tell people to view my video so they can hear my music and learn about me.” That video can be found by clicking here.

To learn more about the Broadcasting Arts and Technology Program at CCM, click here.  To learn about the Music Recording program, click here.

 

14-year old Parsippany boy turns books into “Forever Art”

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Frank L. Cahill
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Landon Weiss making homemade folded book art
Landon Weiss opened an online store on Etsy.com to sell his books

PARSIPPANY — In an age where many are leaning toward digital reading and books that were once loved by many are now being discarded, one 14-year-old from Parsippany is repurposing those books as “forever art” for true book lovers and those who simply like the uniqueness of the craft.

Landon Weiss, an eighth grader at Central Middle School, began to practice the art of book folding in July of 2017.

After creating a few samples, he opened an online store on Etsy.com. Since then, his business has grown allowing him to have a steady flow of online and local orders to fill each week. The experience has taught him to time manage between academics, sports, family, friends and the business. He has learned a great deal about budgeting, costs, and profits, and has had customers from across the country as well as international.

Landon has about 20 samples on his site, but the possibilities of what he can design and make are almost limitless. Some of the most popular purchases are personalized names, Love, Read, and an apple with a heart in the center.

He has sold NY Yankees, NJ Devils, and Boston Red Sox logo books and has costume designed books for very specific orders.

The method involves math, measuring, and above all…patience. You can view samples of his work on Facebook or Etsy.com by searching for BookFoldingFanatic.

He will have a display at the Saint Ann Church craft fair November 17 and November 18 with a selection of premade books and will be taking orders for specialized holiday gift purchases.

The experience has taught Landon to time manage between academics, sports, family, friends and the business
You can see his creations at Saint Ann Church Craft Fair Friday, November 17 and Friday, November 18
Landon Weiss, an 8th grader at Central Middle School, began to practice the art of book folding

Parsippany overpaid RD Realty for the Waterview buffer

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Frank L. Cahill
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More trees demolished

PARSIPPANY — Official documents obtained by Parsippany Focus show that RD Realty, LLC., purchased the property on Waterview Boulevard, for a sum of $7.5 million from Bellemead Development Corporation. The property consists of approximately 26.64 acres. (Click here for copy of deed)

The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills paid $3.5 million for a total of 10.63 acres of land. RD Realty, LLC, retained the remainder of the property or 16.01 acres for the remainder of $4.0 million. Parsippany paid approximately $320,910 per acre, while RD Realty paid $250,000 per acre for the prime portion of the property, facing Route 46 and Waterview Boulevard. (Click here for Parsippany’s Deed)

Parsippany paid $70,910 per acre more than RD Realty.

If Parsippany and RD Realty equally split the purchase price by the amount of land split, Parsippany should have paid only approximately $3.0 million and RD Realty should have paid $4.5 million.

“The Intervale neighborhood will never be the same. $3.5 million for a buffer zone at taxpayers expense not a good outcome. This is also a misuse of the open space funds. It smells of a kickback to RD developer for all the trouble they went through. Never forget the Council voted No Rezone, and the promise was 26+ acres of open space, not the 10 acre buffer zone, that will benefit the waterview mall more than the immediate neighborhood,” stated Nicolas Homyak.

In 2014 the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills applied to the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund for a grant of $3.5 million to purchase the 10+buffer zone.

In November 2014, Freeholder Director Thomas Mastrangelo wrote, “It is with regret that I must inform you that Parsippany Troy-Hills Township’s Waterview project application has not been selected by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders to receive a grant from the 2014 Open Space Trust Fund.  Our decision was based upon a recommendation submitted by the Open Space Trust Fund Committee, a body formed by the Freeholders to evaluate applications submitted by municipalities and/or charitable conservancies.”

Parsippany Focus reported that the Morris County Open Space Committee voted 12-1 against Parsippany’s Waterview application.

The purchase from Bellemead Development Corporation was finalized on May 11, 2017 according to the deed filed in the Morris County Records.

The purchase included the property on the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Tax Map, Block 421, Lot 29, also known at 10 Waterview Boulevard.

On June 22, a deed was filed and a transfer of ownership was transferred to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills for the Lot 29.04, Block 421, for the amount of $3,500,000.

More trees demolished on the Waterview tract
Stumps remaining where trees once stood high on the Waterview tract

Letter to the editor: Council still refuses to answer questions

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

I would like to share with my Parsippany-Troy Hills neighbors questions that were asked at the Township Council meetings of October 2 and October 17 that went unanswered:

1) Has Mayor Barberio ever been employed by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills? (other than Mayor or councilmen). Sanitation maybe?

2)  Was Mayor Barberio ever terminated or asked to resign from said job by former Mayor Frank Priore?

3)  Was a disability involved? If so, to what extent? I would think that Mayor Barberio or John Inglesino (township attorney) would have responded.

Why haven’t they addressed these questions? Where is the transparency?

I would like to remind Parsippany Troy-Hills taxpayers to get out and vote on November 7. This mayoral election will either make us or break us. Mayor Barberio, Council President Lou Valori and Vincent Ferrara are not, in my opinion, being factual or transparent.  Please consider:

1) Is Mayor Barberio being deceitful in stating that Money Magazine has ranked Parsippany-Troy Hills as #5 for “best place to live”? Parsippany was #5 in 2016 however, it has been ranked #33 for 2017. What a difference one year makes under Mayor Barberio. Anyone remember Waterview?

2) 0% tax increase for 2017 – This is true but the Mayor doesn’t acknowledge that without the water/sewer surplus (3 million this year) he would not have been able to do that. Once again, Mayor Barberio has hit the surplus piggy bank. Think about it, how can we not have any tax increase with all the new hires, raises, promotions etc? Can’t wait for the 2018 budget. Next year Mayor Barberio can and probably will raise taxes above 4%.

3) Mayor Barberio states “keeps municipal taxes low through sound conservative fiscal policy”. Mayor Barberio’s policy is to use surplus dollars from water/sewer every year for the past 8 years. I ask you what happens when we don’t have such a surplus? This is what Mayor Barberio considers sound?

4) Shared Service with Rockaway Township- this recently was brought to the council for approval regarding the use of our court. However, I heard that the Mayor of Rockaway is a retired Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer and is still employed by Parsippany as a violations clerk? Is this true? Do we have a conflict here?

5)  Mayor Barberio says he promotes open space- I have one word for the Mayor- “WATERVIEW”

6)  Council President Lou Valori has done a complete about face. It appears all his campaign promises in the 2013 election no longer exist. After Council President Valori accused Mayor Barberio and Brian Stanton of bribery in 2013 (costing the taxpayers of Parsippany over $10,000.00 in legal fees) I cannot understand how they can run together. Let’s give this some thought? Any skeletons in someone’s closet?

7) Mayor Barberio allows township attorney John Inglesino to state on record “that ordinances aren’t real laws just guidelines”. However, the executive function of Mayor is “enforce the charter and ordinances of the municipality”. If Mayor Barberio is not enforcing ordinances brought to his attention than Mayor Barberio is not acting in the best interest of Parsippany. Does Parsippany need a Mayor who makes up his own rules as he goes along? I think not.

I will end here once again urging all Parsippany residents to get out and vote on November 7. I support the Soriano team. Let’s make a difference.

Thank you
Pat Petaccia

The opinions expressed herein are the writer’s alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Parsippany Focus or anyone who works for Parsippany Focus. Parsippany Focus is not responsible for the accuracy of any of the information supplied by the writer.

 

Vikings conquers the Bulldogs 42-7

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Nick Verducci

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills Viking Vincent Bianchi’s fumble recovery in the end zone put Parsippany Hills on the board and sparked a run of 42 unanswered points in a 42-7 win over Ferris in Jersey City.

Vikings win 42-7

Nick Verducci ran in a touchdown from two yards out and minutes later hit EJ Comerford with a seven-yard passing touchdown to put his team up 21-0 in the first quarter. Wilson Done broke free for a 15-yard touchdown run to start the scoring in the second. Verducci then hit Jayson Marte for a four-yard touchdown pass to give Parsippany Hills a 35-0 lead at halftime.

Brandon Vanderber punched in a short three-yard run in the third quarter to end the run before Ferris got on the scoreboard in the fourth on a rushing touchdown.

Team 1 2 3 4 Final
Parsippany Hills
 21 14 7 0 42
Ferris
 0 0 0 7 7

 

  • 1st: Parsippany Hills: Vincent Bianchi fumble recovery in end zone (Anthony Memoli kick)
  • 1st: Parsippany Hills: Nick Verducci 2 run (Anthony Memoli kick)
  • 1st: Parsippany Hills: EJ Comerford 9 pass from Nick Verducci (Anthony Memoli kick)
  • 2nd: Parsippany Hills: Wilson Done 16 run (Anthony Memoli kick)
  • 2nd: Parsippany Hills: Jayson Marte 5 pass from Nick Verducci (Anthony Memoli kick)
  • 3rd: Parsippany Hills: Brandon Verderber 2 run (Anthony Memoli kick)
  • 4th: Ferris: run (kick)

Daylight saving time ends: Set the clocks back Saturday night

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Frank L. Cahill
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Clock switch to winter time (daylight saving time ends)

MORRIS COUNTY — It’s time for that nagging mid-autumn question: When do we set our clocks back again?

Daylight Saving Time ends in New Jersey at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, November 5.

Setting the clock back an hour this weekend means you’ll be able to pack in an extra hour of fun with friends and family on Saturday or languish in bed for an extra hour on Sunday morning.

With the change will come earlier sunsets, an increased risk for car-deer crashes and drowsy driving.

As the days shorten (they don’t begin lengthening again after the Winter Solstice on Thursday, December 21), the loss of an hour of daylight means many Americans in the Eastern and Central Standard Time zones will be leaving their workplaces around sunset. And that can spell some danger.

Daylight saving time used to end in late October, but Congress in 2007 pushed it back to the first Sunday of November. It begins the second Sunday in March.

Enjoy your extra hour of sleep.

Intervale Elementary School PTA to Host Bingo Night Fundraiser

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Frank L. Cahill
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A close-up of a bingo ball on a blue card-face. Low depth of field with focus on ball.

PARSIPPANY — The Intervale Elementary School PTA will be hosting our largest fundraising event of the year, Bingo Night, on Friday, November 17.

The event will be held at the Parsippany PAL building, 33 Baldwin Road. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and they will begin calling Bingo numbers at 7:00 p.m.

Included in your registration are nine Bingo boards, as well as one door prize ticket. Winners of the Bingo games will be offered a choice per game from a selection of amazing prizes which have been donated by local businesses and our Intervale parents.

The remaining prizes will be offered as door prizes following the completion of the Bingo games. In addition, we will host one 50/50 Bingo game (boards will be sold separately at the event). Registration is $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door.

All attendees must be 18 years or older.

Registration forms and additional information can be obtained by sending an email to [email protected].

Sheriff’s Office K-9s recognized by Assemblyman Bucco

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Sheriff James Gannon, Det/Sgt. Tomasini, Assemblyman Bucco

MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco of the 25th District presented Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Sigmund and K-9 Loco citations for their work that led to the arrests of four Philadelphia men who are accused of breaking into Ledgewood Powerspots in early August.

On August 3, at approximately 2:12 a.m., Roxbury Township Police were dispatched to Ledgewood Powersports located at 1368 Route 46 East, Ledgewood on an activated burglar alarm. Roxbury police officers arrived on scene and observed four individuals running from the building.  A foot pursuit ensued and officers set up a perimeter to contain the subjects.  Officers on scene immediately called for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Section to respond.

Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Det/Sgt. Tomasini arrived on scene and utilized K-9 Sigmund, a certified patrol dog to search for the subjects.  Following a trail of human scent, K-9 Sigmund was able to track over 50 yards in heavy brush and located and arrested two subjects.  K-9 Sigmund then continued to track human scent in the nearby area resulting in the apprehension of two more subjects.  K-9 Loco, along with handler Det. Carbone, also assisted at the scene. A few days later, Roxbury Police recognized the K-9s with steak dinners.

Assemblyman Bucco extended praise and commendations to the K-9s at the K-9 Section’s kennels as he presented the citations and treats.  “I am honored to recognize the officers of the Sheriff’s K-9 Section as well as the dogs that work by their side.  I’m not sure that the residents of Morris County realize how well trained these animals are and how often the dogs are utilized.  The dogs and their handlers are called upon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Like in the Roxbury case, the calls often come in the middle of the night and in all kinds of weather to protect us and keep us safe.  The taxpayers of Morris County are well-served by this Section because municipalities can call when they need assistance, like when Sigmund and Loco were called in the middle of the night in Roxbury to track down four (4) burglars.  They say dogs are a person’s best friend, except if you are a crook in Morris County!” said Assemblyman Bucco.

Sheriff James M. Gannon said, “This citation just proves that Assemblyman Bucco and the New Jersey General Assembly understand how valuable our K-9s are to law enforcement, and how their hard work pays off in keeping the public safe.  I am very proud of the work the handlers and K-9s do to maintain our high level of service to the residents of Morris County.”

Det/Sgt. Tomasini said, “It is not very often that our K-9s receive such a prestigious recognition for the great work that they provide our community every day.  At the end of the day, it is a great feeling knowing that a revered community leader like Assemblyman Bucco supports what we do, and lets us know that we are doing things right at the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 section.”

Sheriff James Gannon, Det/Sgt. Tomasini, Assemblyman Bucco

Holly-Day Fair by Parsippany Historical & Preservation Society

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Frank L. Cahill
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Smith Baldwin House

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Historical & Preservation Society will hold a “Holly-Day Fair” on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Handmade by Local Artisans. Jewelry, Chocolates, Candles, Holiday Decor, Infused Olive Oils, Vintage Ornaments, Knitwear, Unique Gifts, Woodcrafts and Parsippany Authors.

The event will take place at the Smith/Baldwin House, 460 South Beverwyck Road. For additional information email [email protected]

 

16-year old missing boy was found

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Frank L. Cahill
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Missing Child

PARSIPPANY — Approximately twenty minutes after Parsippany Focus published the story we were informed from a reliable source that sixteen year old Levi was found and is safe.

The family thanks everyone that helped in finding Levi.

 

16-year old missing in Lake Hiawatha area

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Frank L. Cahill
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Missing Child

PARSIPPANY — Sixteen year old Levi went missing last night in Lake Hiawatha. He was last seen in the area of Iroquois Avenue. He is approximately five foot, six inches and wearing all black.

If you see him, please call the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.

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