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Joe Walsh returns to his high school for a rocking benefit

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Joe Walsh performed at Montclair High School on Saturday. Note the MHS pennant in the lower right hand corner. “I never planned on living this long, but here I am,” said Joe Walsh on the stage of the auditorium of Montclair High School, Saturday night. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer – who graduated with…

Donate Your Electronics and Help Victims of Domestic Violence

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PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is collecting used smart phones, cell phones, IPADS and IPODS during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

All money earned by recycling these items will be donated to Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) of Morris County.

    Collection boxes are located in

  • Cerbo Lumber & Hardware, 1855 Route 46 Eastbound
  • Atlanta Bread Company, 1711 Route 10 Eastbound in the Kohl’s Shopping Center
  • Green Pond Dry Cleaners, 1 Baldwin Road in the Baldwin Shopping Center
  • IHOP, 792 Route 46 Westbound, in the Arlington Plaza Shopping Center

For additional information on JBWS, please contact info@jbws.org.

For information on the Woman’s Club involvement with JBWS call Cathy Haney at (973) 335-9769.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.    For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at or click here to view website.

A Nightmare on Pigeon Hill Road…A ‘River Runs Through It’

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PARSIPPANY — In May 2010, owners of a home on Pigeon Hill Road in the Powder Mill section of Parsippany, contacted Town Hall to report that water was flowing onto their property and flooding their backyard. When an employee of the Township’s Engineering Department came to their home to investigate their complaints, he performed a test strip on the water. The homeowner claims the test strip revealed the presence of chlorine.

After conducting the test strip, the Engineering Department ordered the Township’s Water Department to shut off the main water supply to Pigeon Hill Road and nearby Skyview Terrace. However, the Water Department identified no problems or breaks in the water lines and turned the main water line back on.

The following month, with flooding continuing onto their property, the homeowner once again contacted the Engineering Department but was advised that further testing revealed that in actuality, no chlorine was found in the water on the property and the water in the yard was ‘natural spring water’ and that ultimately the water problem was the homeowner’s responsibility.

Almost three years after registering their original concern about the water flooding their property, in March 2013, the homeowner once again returned to the Engineering Department to complain about the incessant flooding of their property that by now had continued for almost three years.  That same month, they were told by a Sewer Department employee that the water appeared to be coming from a retaining wall on a neighboring property on Skyview Terrace but the surface water was still attributed to the natural groundwater.

Flooding continued throughout 2013 and into the following year and after one particularly heavy rainfall on April 30, 2014, the homeowner again contacted the township Engineering Department to request that someone come to the property to investigate the cause of flooding.

Two days later, an engineering department employee came to homeowners property and reiterated that the water was natural spring water.

However, on May 9, 2014, nearly four years after the flooding had begun, the water stopped flowing on the property and the flooding problem was completely resolved, as if someone had shut off a water valve.

The next day the homeowner learned that there were two township water main pipes that had been broken and were fixed on May 9, 2014, four years after first learning of the leak.

The homeowner has since filed a lawsuit seeking damages against the Township. Attorney Vijayant Pawar of Morristown is currently representing Parsippany and in court filings, denies the accusations the homeowner claim.

Parsippany Focus asked several members of the Township Council if they were aware of the lawsuit.  All admitted they were not aware of nor ever told of the situation.

Mayor James Barberio did not answer a request for comment.

(Article was sourced through court documents filed in Morris County Superior Court)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join Girl Scouts…Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing

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PARSIPPANY — It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents.

Today the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing.

If you’re 5 to 17 years old, you can be part of the largest organization for girls on the planet!

At Girl Scouts, girls are always counting down to the next adventure we’ll go on together. Maybe it’s artistic. Maybe it’s an experiment. Maybe it’s getting outside or helping the community. With us, you’ll make a bunch of new friends and have a ton of new experiences that show you how exciting the world is, and how awesome you are, over and over again.

And you’ll do it with other girls and caring adults who just might become your friends forever.

Click here to join a local Parsippany Girl Scout group.

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise 

On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to 
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.

 

Missing Dog from Cedar Knolls Mall was found

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sargant-lost-dogCEDAR KNOLLS — After we published this article, we were informed that Sargent returned back to Cedar Knolls Mall, and has been reunited with its owners.

Thank you for your support.

Lost Dog, urgent, please help. “Sargent” went missing from Cedar Knolls Mall. Please don’t chase, call (862) 219-1946.

Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab Mix. Red, neutered rescue dog adopted from a shelter in Colorado.

He’s very fearful and barks at strangers; he’s anxious because he was abused and will run if approached. He had a beautiful collar stitched in primary colors and tags.

Our beloved dog escaped through a car window in the parking lot of the Cedar Knolls Mall, Ridgedale Avenue.

He’s a very fast runner and could be anywhere.

Please call us at (862) 219-1946 if you see him.

Thanks so much for your help!

PAL celebrates 50th Anniversary

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2006-2007 PAL Board of Directors included Carmine Catalano, Joseph Serrao, Jeff Hale, Sharon Magnussen, Joseph Plescia, Mayor Michael Luther, Chief Michael Filippello, Jayne Beline, Andrew Berns, Joseph Bevacqua, Leon Downes, Billy Boes, John Bucciarelli, Kevin Pizzuta, Michael Ruggier, Dr. Philip Santiago, Dick Schlenger, Tom Tuite, James Weathersby, Dr. Joseph Weisberg, Bob Wilhalme and Fred Zimmerman.

PARSIPPANY — The PAL celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary on Wednesday, September 30 at Knoll Country Club West.

The dinner was in honor of the work by the volunteers who conceived, built, and operated the PAL organization over the last 50 years, and they honored specific PAL founders and supporters at the dinner in a brief ceremony.

This year’s honorees included Select – Morris County Building & Construction Trade Unions: Carpenters Local 254, Electricians IBEW Local 102, Laborers Local 3, Asbestos-Insulators Local 32, Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 4, Iron Workers Local 11, Operating Engineers Local 825, Painter Local 711, Pipefitters Local 274, Plumbers Local 24, Roofers Local 4, Sheet Metal Workers Local 22, Sheet Metal Workers Local 254, Sprinkler Fitters Local 696, Tile Marble & Terrazzo Local 7.

2006-2007 PAL Board of Directors: Carmine Catalano, Joseph Serrao, Jeff Hale, Sharon Magnussen, Joseph Plescia, Mayor Michael Luther, Chief Michael Filippello, Jayne Beline, Andrew Berns, Joseph Bevacqua, Leon Downes, Billy Boes, John Bucciarelli, Kevin Pizzuta, Michael Ruggier, Dr. Philip Santiago, Dick Schlenger, Tom Tuite, James Weathersby, Dr. Joseph Weisberg, Bob Wilhalme and Fred Zimmerman.
2006-2007 PAL Board of Directors: Carmine Catalano, Joseph Serrao, Jeff Hale, Sharon Magnussen, Joseph Plescia, Mayor Michael Luther, Chief Michael Filippello, Jayne Beline, Andrew Berns, Joseph Bevacqua, Leon Downes, Billy Boes, John Bucciarelli, Kevin Pizzuta, Michael Ruggier, Dr. Philip Santiago, Dick Schlenger, Tom Tuite, James Weathersby, Dr. Joseph Weisberg, Bob Wilhalme and Fred Zimmerman.

The current Board of Directors of the Parsippany PAL include: Dr. Joseph Weisberg, President; James Garrick, Vice President; Peggy Clayton, Secretary; Beth Tutty, Treasurer; James R, Barberio, Mayor; Paul Philipps, Chief of Police Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills; Brian Stanton, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Liaison; Frank Neglia, Board of Education Liaison;  Tony Bonavitacola, Executive Director; Det. Dan Cicala, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department Liaison; Dr. Karl Alorbi; Rosemary Linder Day; Mike Whalen; Bob Wilhalme and Anthony Abrantes.

Honorary Directors include Joseph P Plescia, National PAL Board Member; Mike Pulsinelli, IBEW Local 102 and Steve Rosacha, TD Bank.

The Parsippany PAL is located at 33 Baldwin Road.

Eastlake PTA Fundraiser to be held at Houlihan’s

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Eastlake Elementary School

PARSIPPANY — The Eastlake Elementary School PTA is holding a fundraiser at Houlihans on Thursday, October 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Eastlake Elementary School PTA.

Valid on to-go orders. No coupon or discounts may be appied to the fundraiser events. No early bird menu. Flyer may not be distributed in our around Houlihan’s property.

Click here to download a flyer.  Must present flyer to your server.

Houlihans is located at 1735 Route 46 East. Please RSVP by October 20 to silvan20@optonline.net.

A hurricane and a blowhard: Chris Christie tries to fly on Joaquin’s wind | Mulshine

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If ever a man needed a hurricane, it was Chris Christie. That was painfully evident Friday as our part-time governor made a tour of the Jersey Shore to try and get some air time courtesy of Hurricane Joaquin. Christie had spent the earlier part of the week in Iowa, where he’s been camping out in the…

Nursery Rhyme Time Storytime For Babies

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PARSIPPANY — Nursery Rhyme Time Storytime for Babies under 24 months are held on Wednesdays at the Lake Hiawatha Library from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Little ones will enjoy simple stories, interactive songs, and action rhymes.

No registration necessary. Please, only babies under 24 months old (Older siblings welcomed).
This program will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and Wednesday, November 4.

The Lake Hiawatha Library is located at 68 Nokamis Avenue.

U.S. Figure Skating Recognized Mennen Sports Arena’s ‘Learn-To-Skate’ As One Of The Top Five In The Country

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image003MORRIS COUNTY — Mennen Sports Arena ‘Learn-To-Skate’ program has been cited by U.S. Figure Skating as one of the top five programs in the country and is recognized for their high participant enrollment in the Basic Skills Programs. Mennen Sports Arena, a facility of the Morris County Park Commission is continuously recognized both nationally and locally for their exceptional skating programs.

Each year U.S. Figure Skating commends the basic skill programs which enroll over 1,000 skaters annually. Since 2008, Mennen Sports Arena’s ‘Learn-To-Skate’ has exceeded the 1,000 skaters benchmark, and during the 2014-2015 season enrolled over 1,300 students.

Reynold Fauci, Director of Recreation for the Morris County Park Commission, explained, “Our growth is a direct result of the tremendous coaching staff which consists of Olympians, esteemed hockey coaches, and show skaters with years of experience and all have a passion for instruction. Mennen’s step-progression approach realizes the individual goals of each skater and provides support to reach those goals.”

“Also the accessibility and variety of ‘Learn-To-Skate’ classes are major contributing factors to the program’s appeal,” he continues.

Mennen Sports Arena, located in Morristown, offers sessions year-round, with a variety of levels and concentrations for all ages and abilities, from tots to adults, and beginners to a more serious skater.

Jackie Kulik, Skating School Administrator or better recognized as the spirit and energy behind  the program’s success stated, “’Learn-To-Skate’ skaters develop a love for the sport. Gradates of our programs have become show skaters, ice dancers in productions, such as Disney on Ice and the Ice Capades, Division I hockey players, and ice skating enthusiasts for life.”

Since 1975, ‘Learn-To-Skate’ has shaped figure and hockey skaters. With over 25 unique basic skills programs per session, classes for beginners to advanced skaters, and children to adults, Mennen has one of the most comprehensive programs in the nation.

To commemorate this achievement, William G. Mennen Sports Arena’s ‘Learn-To-Skate’ program will be featured in the October issue of Skating magazine, and Reynold Fauci will be presented with a plaque from U.S. Figure Skating.

For more information, and ‘Learn-To-Skate’ registration, click here or call William G. Mennen Sports Arena at (973) 326-7651.

Coastal flooding, high wind warnings issued for parts of N.J.

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Although the latest forecasts show Hurricane Joaquin heading out to sea, New Jersey residents can still expect a rainy weekend with the threat of coastal flooding. A coastal flooding warning is in effect for most of New Jersey along the Atlantic and Delaware Bay until 6 p.m. Sunday. Heavy rain and 6-to 10-foot waves will contribute…

Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar to Unveil its Largest Restaurant

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Kobe Burger (with Vermont Cheddar & Wild Mushrooms)

PARSIPPANY — Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, the upscale burger restaurant which offers gourmet burgers combined with perfectly paired wine selections, will open its fourth New Jersey location – and the brand’s largest – on Tuesday, October 6 at 1900 State Route 10, Parsippany.

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Corporate Chef David Maini, showing off Zinburger’s first test kitchen

The restaurant will feature Zinburger’s first test kitchen where executive chefs will work on menu development, test new technology, create training videos and hold conferences for General Managers and chefs.

The new location also features a private dining room, which seats up to 32 and an additional 21 on the private patio.  The private dining room and patio will allow Zinburger to host holiday parties, sporting event parties, weddings and business lunches for larger groups.

Since opening the East Coast’s first Zinburger in Clifton, nearly five years ago to much fanfare, stellar reviews and packed crowds, Zinburger has developed an almost fanatical customer following who enjoy made-to-order gourmet burgers, hand-dipped shakes and floats, decadent pies and 23 wine varieties.

During the grand opening week, Zinburger will be selling a limited edition VIP Gold Package for $100.00 with all proceeds benefiting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern NJ, an organization that builds self-esteem and brings quality mentoring to children throughout northern New Jersey.

For a $100.00 donation, guests will receive a $100.00 Zinburger gift card and a Zinburger VIP Gold Card, which entitles the guest to top of the wait list status plus half price bottles of wine for the next six months.

“We are thrilled for the opportunity to work with organizations like Zinburger that place a strong value on supporting the community they work in,” said Lori Konya, Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters on Northern New Jersey.  “We welcome Zinburger to our community and believe in supporting those who support our mission.”

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Zinburger (with Manchego Cheese & Zinfandel Braised Onions)

All the gourmet burgers at Zinburger are scratch-made and cooked to order on a griddle in their own juices.  The Certified Angus Beef and American-style Kobe Beef are ground fresh twice a day.  Signature burgers include the Zinburger (with Manchego Cheese & Zinfandel Braised Onions) and the Kobe Burger (with Vermont Cheddar & Wild Mushrooms).

Kobe Burger (with Vermont Cheddar & Wild Mushrooms)
Kobe Burger (with Vermont Cheddar & Wild Mushrooms)

Zinburger’s décor is sleek, contemporary, upbeat and playful featuring rich wood and earth tones and stylish, comfortable seating. The 8,633-square foot restaurant features 16 high definition televisions located throughout the restaurant and bar with a seating capacity of 286.  Zinburger also features a huge patio with a fire pit, lounge seating and dining tables.

Zinburger offers a full bar with cocktails, 24 beer selections including 16 on tap and a wine menu that includes 23 varieties affordably priced from $5.50 to $12.50 a glass.

Zinburger offers a full bar with cocktails
Zinburger offers a full bar with cocktails

On Wednesdays, guests can enjoy half-price bottles of wine. Happy Hour, weekdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., features discounts on beer and cocktails, $5.00 Plain and Simple Burger, and half-price sides including Double Truffle Fries, Zucchini Fries, Sweet Potato Fries and Hand-cut Fries.

In addition to gourmet burgers, Zinburger also offers a Turkey Burger, Turkey Sloppy Joe, Ahi Burger, Veggie Burger, two chicken sandwiches and five hearty salads.

A dessert menu features old fashioned, hand-dipped shakes, floats and malts as well as banana cream and chocolate cream pies.

Click here to view a copy of their menu.

Parsippany, the concept’s 11 east coast location, is located at 1900 State Route 10, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950

Operating hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 11:00 p.m.

For more information, call (973) 998-9766 click here.

About The Briad Group®:

The Briad Group is headquartered in Livingston and is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the U.S.  The Briad Group’s entities are: licensed franchisees for Wendy’s, TGI Fridays™, Marriott, Hilton and a licensee for Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar.  The Briad Group is one of the largest TGI Friday’s franchisees in the U.S.

The Briad Group has a licensing agreement with Fox Restaurant Concepts to expand Zinburger and has the rights to develop Zinburger in all 23 states east of the Mississippi. Currently, Zinburger has locations in Clifton, Paramus, Cherry Hill, Nanuet, NY Huntington Station, NY, Durham, NC, Charlottesville, VA, Atlanta, GA, Sunrise, FL and Boca, FL.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission:

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with carefully screened, trained, supervised mentors.

If power goes out, Parsippany Gulf should still be able to pump

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TRENTON — After Hurricane Sandy caused fuel shortages and massive gas station lines across New Jersey, the federal government began a $7 million program to help retailers prepare for another storm. But, with another hurricane headed up the East Coast, only 36 New Jersey gas stations have installed generators through the program so they can keep…

Judge OKs new trial for Parsippany producer in $7.3M Lady Gaga lawsuit

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NEWARK — The producer who worked with Lady Gaga at the start of her career will get another chance in court to fight an earlier judgement ordering him to pay $7.3 million to a talent scout, the New Jersey Law Journal reported Thursday. RELATED: Judge upholds $7.3M verdict against Lady Gaga’s N.J. producer A judge in…

Dedication of Susan P. Strechay Community Room

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Former Mayor Mimi Letts, Susan P. Strechay and her husband, Bob.

PARSIPPANY — The longest-serving member of the board of directors of the Brookside Housing Corporation is Susan P.  Strechay.  She started on the board in 1975 and served until August 2015 when she and her husband, Bob, moved to be near her son and grandchildren.

In appreciation for all of her years of service, on September 26, 2015 the board of directors of Brookside named the community room in her honor.  On hand for the recognition ceremony were her two of her sons, Rob and Dan along with their wives and children.  Also present were members of the board, as well as Alan Rich who has served as the attorney for the board since 1978, as well as the PRD Management team who oversee the management of the building.

Her husband, Bob Strechay,  served as the Township’s business administrator for many years.

The Brookside housing complex, with 192 units of affordable senior housing, was the culmination of a volunteer effort by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizen Housing Corporation.  This organization started in 1970 when Mayor Jack Fahy appointed a committee to look into providing affordable housing for senior citizens.  The building opened in June of 1982.

The project development was financed by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency.  HMFA provided the funding to acquire the property, to construct the building and provide all the site improvements.  The rents for the apartments are subsidized by the Federal Housing and Urban Development Agency’s Section 8 program.

For a period of time the project was stalled due to the fact that all new Federal Section 8 rent subsidy funding was frozen by the federal government. Without subsidy funds, the NJ HMFA would not provide the construction funding.  The board was therefore very grateful that the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills purchased the property and held it until the Section 8 funds were restored at which time the HMFA provided funding for the Board to buy back the property from the town.

Under Sue’s leadership as President of the Board and a dedicated board member, Brookside has remained an attractive, pleasant and well maintained complex.  It has been given many awards for the quality of the maintenance and managements of the building.

Brookside Senior Citizens located at 1111 Parsippany Boulevard is an independent living community. They provide safe and easy-maintenance living for seniors who can still live independently, and enjoy engaging in social activities with other seniors.

Current board members are Mr. Bruce T. Benson, Mr. & Mrs. Robert De Guarde,  Ms. & Mrs. Steven Dilluvio, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Garbarino, Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Huss, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Merola, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Rockland, Mr. & Mrs. John Schlitt and Mr. & Mrs. Elliot Warm.

For more information about Brookside Housing Corporation call (973) 299-1620 to speak with a local Care Advisor.

Economic Development Advisory Committee welcomes Zinburger

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Zinburger Vice President of Operations Chris Crawford, Frank Cahill and Corporate Chef David Maini

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Committee presented Zinburger with a certificate of appreciation for choosing Parsippany as their new flagship restaurant. Pictured is Zinburger Vice President of Operations Chris Crawford, Parsippany Economic Development Advisory Committee Chairman Frank Cahill and Corporate Chef David Maini.

Zinburger will hold a grand opening on Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. at their new restaurant on Route 10 and Littleton Road.

Parsippany Zinburger is the 11th Zinburger to join the Braid Group’s Northeast Division portfolio. Other New Jersey locations include Clifton, Cherry Hill and Paramus.  Zinburger will be opening two more New Jersey locations in the near future, one in Edison and the other in Jersey City. Parsippany Zinburger has a “Testing and Training Kitchen” which will be used through the restaurant group.

The Braid Group also owns many CUPS frozen yogurt locations, Hilton locations, Marriott locations, TGI Fridays and Wendy’s throughout the United States.

Zinburger serves hand-crafted burgers of fresh Certified Angus Beef, and American Style Kobe Beef, all ground daily cooked to order, and Zinfully delicious.

You can build your own burger from the ground up or add more to their signature creations. In addition to burgers they serve Chicken sandwiches, Clint’s “Almost Famous” Veggie Burger, Seared Ahi Sandwich, Chili Burger, Turkey Burger and “Z Best” Chili Bowl, sides and fries, delicious salad choices, shakes and pies.

They have a complete wine selection, 23 wines by the glass or bottle, cocktails and 24 beers, by the bottle, can and drafts.

 

NJDOT announces preparations for Hurricane Joaquin

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TRENTON — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials, alongside other transportation agencies, announced they have begun taking steps to prepare for the impending storm as Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency.

Over the past 48 hours, DOT maintenance forces have been clearing drainage systems on state highways and roads to ensure they remain clear and safe for passage.  Additionally, all regional Emergency Operations Centers have been testing communication systems and will be ready as needed. Throughout the storm, NJDOT will have more than 700 highway technicians, electricians and mechanics activated.  More than 500 dump trucks, front end loaders, bucket trucks, light towers and tree cutting equipment will be activated and pre-positioned for use. 

“We never take severe weather events lightly and the Governor has directed us to prepare for the worst, so that’s exactly what we’re doing,” NJDOT Commissioner Jamie Fox said. “I have every confidence in the NJDOT personnel and our preparation efforts. While we can’t stop this storm from coming, we can ensure that, if and when it gets here, we are ready to respond.”

New Jersey’s other transportation agencies are preparing in kind. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has 800 personnel at the ready, along with 400 pieces of equipment. The South Jersey Transportation Authority has 104 personnel and 95 pieces of equipment at their disposal, which include personnel at the Atlantic City Expressway and the Atlantic City International Airport.

New Jersey Transit is actively monitoring the path of the storm, and is fully prepared to implement a rail, bus, light rail and Access Link storm plan to minimize potential service suspensions and delays to the extent possible.   

“We are prepared with our storm management plan which affects all of our modes, rail, bus, light rail and Access Link paratransit service,” NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Veronique Hakim said.  “NJ TRANSIT rail and light rail operations maintenance crews are inspecting equipment culverts, sandbags, drainage pipes and rights-of-way to ensure they are clear of blockages that could exacerbate flooding and disrupt service.   NJ TRANSIT Bus staff is inspecting equipment and facilities and will be on standby 24/7 to respond where needed.” 

“We continue to closely monitor the storm’s path,” New Jersey Turnpike Authority Executive Director Joseph Mrozek said. “Our goal is to ensure that anyone on our roads is safe and, when the storm ends, we are able address any issues as quickly as possible.”

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news and storm preparation efforts follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info.

For information on how to prepare your homes and families for the storm, visit http://ready.nj.gov.

Hurricane Joaquin Remains a Category 4 Storm, Hammers Bahamas; U.S. Landfall Appears Less Likely

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Hurricane Joaquin intensified to an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm Thursday afternoon, and continues to hammer the central Bahamas with hurricane-force winds, storm surge flooding and torrential rain.

The odds of the U.S. mainland seeing its first landfalling hurricane in 15 months are dwindling as the forecast track continues to trend farther to the east. The best chance for an East Coast landfall is now shifting toward New England, but if Joaquin’s center should reach land there, it would likely do so as a tropical storm rather than a hurricane.

The Latest

  • At 5 p.m. EDT Thursday, the eye of Hurricane Joaquin was centered about 15 miles northwest of Crooked Island in the Bahamas.
  • Maximum sustained winds are around 130 mph, making Joaquin a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
  • Hurricane-force wind gusts have been reported on a few of the islands in the central Bahamas, but most weather observation sites near the eye of Joaquin are no longer reporting data.
  • Joaquin has undergone rapid intensification from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane in less than 36 hours, and may still intensify further into Friday.
  • This system is moving slowly to the southwest, and this is expected to continue through Thursday before turning north Friday into Saturday.
  • Hurricane watches and warnings are in effect for a large part of the Bahamas, where life-threatening conditions are occurring in some areas.
  • Tropical storm warnings cover the Turks and Caicos Islands.
  • Joaquin may directly or indirectly affect the East Coast late this weekend or early next week, and a landfall is still possible, though the probability of that is diminishing.
  • Moisture and/or energy associated with Joaquin could enhance rainfall along the cold front in the Northeast late this week. Regardless, the East Coast will see significant impacts from the larger scale weather pattern taking shape.

N.J. weather, emergency social media resources to follow for Hurricane Joaquin updates

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With New Jersey under a state of emergency in advance of an expected Nor’easter arriving ahead of Hurricane Joaquin’s possible arrival this weekend, authorities from various state agencies are asking residents to make preparations. We’ve compiled a social media list of government, weather, emergency, transportation, utilities and other resources to follow to keep up to date…

Community Center to Close Friday for Electrical Upgrades

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PARSIPPANY — Seniors beware! If you’re heading to the Parsippany Community Center on Friday, you’ll have to wait until Monday.

Electrical work is being done by JCP&L to make necessary changes to hook up the emergency backup generator.

The Fire Prevention and Housing Department will work from Parsippany Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard on Friday, October 2 and the Health Department, Human Services Department, Medical drivers and Health Department Inspectors will be working remotely.

The generator has been sitting along side the building for months waiting to be installed
The generator has been sitting along side the building for months waiting to be installed
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