PARSIPPANY — There is a fault in JCP&L’s main feeder cable that supplies power to the Township’s Powder Mill booster station.
Due to the lack of power to the station, the Township’s Water Utility is unable to pump and distribute water from it. Water is currently being supplied to residents via the Klondike booster station.
Until the power is restored to the Powder Mill booster station, we ask that residents residing in the Glenmont and Powder Mill North and South areas conserve water. Water usage should only be used for needed activities, i.e. consumption, cooking and medical. Residents in these areas should not water lawns and ornamental shrubbery, fill pools or wash cars.
Township Water Utility crews are working closely with JCP&L to fix the problem as soon as possible. It is expected to be fixed by early this evening. We ask that you continue to conserve water until further notice.
PARSIPPANY — In 1989, when Frank Priore learned that his drivers license had long since expired, he not only renewed his license immediately, but he suspended himself as Mayor of Parsippany for one day.
“I think that is the fairest thing I could do with myself,” Priore said at the time.
After a reporter had informed the former mayor that his license had lapsed, Priore leaped into action and demanded that the Chief of Police issue him a summons to ‘set an example.’
“He was kind of shocked,” Priore said at the time. “He said ‘I can’t give you a ticket,’ and I said, ‘You’re being ordered to give me a ticket.'” Priore paid the fine and docked himself a day’s pay.
Last week Parsippany Focus received text messages along with several photos attached from two Lake Hiawatha residents. Both residents, neighbors of Mayor Barberio, complained that a large pickup truck remained parked smack on the middle of Hizzoner’s front lawn.
“I don’t know who to complain to,” one resident lamented, “how do I ask housing [officer] or the police to knock on their boss’ door and say ‘hey move that truck off your [expletive] lawn.'”
Parsippany Code 213-19 (7) states: The parking of any motor vehicle by an owner, occupant or operator on the lawn of any residential property is strictly prohibited. All vehicles must park on an improved surface, either paved by asphalt or similar-type material or stoned as a parking area in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 225, Land Use, Subdivisions and Site Plans.
The pickup truck in question according to the mayor’s neighbors has been parked on his lawn since at least last Wednesday and as of early Monday evening, continues to remain on his front lawn.
Parsippany Focus emailed both Police Chief Paul Philipps and Mayor Barberio what they feel should be the appropriate action taken. We will update when either the mayor or chief respond.
What do you think?
UPDATE: Parsippany Focus received a message that as of 9pm Monday, the truck was removed from the lawn and is now parked on the street.
MORRIS COUNTY — For the 13th year, Morris County’s Annual National Night Out event was held on Tuesday, August 4.
The local take on the national event was held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township and offered a variety of free attractions, including food, drinks, live entertainment, ice-skating, and giveaways.
Fire, police, and rescue personnel was on hand to demonstrate a range of skills and equipment used in helping protect Morris County residents.
“This is a perfect event to bring together our police, fire and county rescue teams with county residents, to have them explain what they do, talk about important community crime and safety efforts, and also to have a good time at the ice rink on a hot summer night,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Douglas Cabana in a statement.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery and Denville Fire Department extricated a vehicle as part of the demonstration.
The Morris County Park Police offered registration for their Child ID cards, an initiative launched in 2000 that has registered more than 1,000 children annually.
Mennen Arena is located at 161 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township.
National Night Out, which began in 1984, is an annual nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and better places to live. It provides an opportunity to bring police and residents together in a positive setting, while promoting a countywide sense of community.
The event is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, neighborhood watch and other anti-crime programs.
Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.
The National Night Out event in Morris County had will a special focus on families, and the police, rescue and emergency services available to them.
Visitors were able to investigate the essential equipment of police, fire, and emergency teams, including motorcycles, ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, and squad cars.
The horses of the Morris County Park Police’s award-winning Mounted Equestrian Unit also was on hand.
“The Morris County National Night Out for the past seven years has received national recognition because it offers a comprehensive array of participating agencies to educate the public on available community services,” said Park Police Lt. Gabriel DiPietro.
Each year since 2007, the National Association of Town Watch has named the Morris County’s National Night Out event a national award winner.
Chief Dave Doyle and the Morris County Park Police, who co-sponsor the event, will be on hand to detail their role in law enforcement in Morris County. The Park Police Department currently patrols park facilities in cars and on motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and horses to ensure public safety.
Barney Collins and Paul Anderson
Barney Collins, Paul Anderson, Risto “Chris” Savanovic, Jake Beg, Joe Bellardino and Francisco Munoz from Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Connor Lynch, 8, and Tyler Zeis, 12, was inside the Rescue and Recovery truck
Meredity Petrilo, Jessica Soto and Al Goldberg, Morris County Animal Response Team
Morris County OEM Director Jeff Paul, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Member Jake Beg and Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany OEM Member Nicolas Limanov with Eddie from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office
Karen DeChristopher with Eddie from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office
Parsippany Police Patrolmen Remo D’Alessandro and Brian Conover had a display of illegal drugs
The Peluso Family
Howie Forman, Sue Rosenthal, Karen DeChristopher, Bonnie Rosenthal and Margie Forman from American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
Thousands come out for the annual National Night Out
Robert Peluso Jr checking out the rescue truck
Karen DeChristopher with Remo D’Alessandro and Patrolman Brian Conover
County of Morris Mass Care Unit
The big toys
Rescue and Recovery Members preparing to demonstate a vehicle extrication
Members of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery extricating a vehicle as part of a demonstration
Members of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery extricating a vehicle as part of a demonstration
Hundreds watch the first responders do a vehicle extrication
Jake Beg communicating with fellow members of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Members of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery extricating a vehicle as part of a demonstration
Members of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery extricating a vehicle as part of a demonstration
Members of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery extricating a vehicle as part of a demonstration
Members of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery extricating a vehicle as part of a demonstration
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills announced a significant collaboration between the Township and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio met with Morris County Undersheriff William Schievella, to discuss numerous opportunities in community outreach with the Sheriff’s Department. One important initiative that has worked well in the past is contact with the Asian community to provide education and awareness programs about specific crimes and scams inherent to their population. They are planning to continue the program again this year and possibly to include other groups as well.
Another of the upcoming collaborative law enforcement community policing programs that has had a positive outcome is Operation Take Back. Co-hosting with the DEA and the Morris County Sheriff, Parsippany will actively participate in setting up a location to collect unwanted medications.
The strategies set forth by the partnership between the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office are meant to develop and implement recommendations and ideas that can help to establish public safety while building public trust. Community policing emphasizes proactive problem solving and developing solutions to conditions pertaining to public safety. Rather than simply responding to crimes once they have been committed, community policing concentrates on preventing crime and eliminating the fear that it creates.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany teen Shreya Durbha who was recently crowned as Miss Teen India International participated in the FIA Indian Independence Day Parade held in New York City on Sunday, August 16.
Sunday’s walk down Madison Avenue, from 38th Street to 27th Street is expected to make the Guinness record as the biggest Indian parade held outside India. More than 30,000 people participated in the parade. Movie stars, cricketers and politicians from India wowed the crowd. The parade was full of color, dance, music and festivities marking the 69th birthday celebration of Indian Independence.
PARSIPPANY — Street Hockey Clinic 2015-2016 Middle School Ice Hockey Signups will take place at this event. If your child will be attending sixth, seventh or eighth grade they are eligible to participate. The clinick will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Parsippany Roller Rink (Route 202 / Parsippany Boulevard) (Parsippany Boulevard, North of Waterview Boulevard on left).
If interested you must bring the following equipment: Helmet, Gloves, Hockey Stick, RollerBlades, Knee and Elbow Guards / Shin Guards.
All players will receive A Parsippany Regional hockey shirt when at the event.
The Township hired a vendor to clean up the home that was abandoned by the homeowner
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills received a complaint on Friday, April 17 and subsequently conducted an inspection at the property of 17 Cherokee Avenue, Lake Hiawatha.
The inspection confirmed an overgrown lawn; bushes, weeds and fallen branches.
The last known owner of record of the property is Stanley & Diane Yotka.
The property is identified as Block 550, Lot 4 on the tax map of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
A Notice of Violation was mailed to Stanley & Diane Yotka on April 21 and June 4, which was returned unopened on June 12, 2015.
The township made attempts to obtain mail forwarding information from the mortgage holder, Assurant Field Asset Services, with no success. In addition, the Township Tax Collector has no mail forwarding information on file.
A hearing was held on June 11, 2015 in First Floor Conference Room at Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall to discuss the owner’s failure to abate the violations, at which time Stanley and Diane Yotka failed to appear. Due to the lack of response and the condition of the property, the Director of Planning, Zoning, Housing, Fire Prevention, and Construction has determined that the Property has been abandoned. In accordance with Chapter 213, Housing and Property Maintenance, §44, Municipal Intervention, of the Township Code, the Township Housing Department will remied the situation by having the lawn mowed by an outside contractor at a cost not to exceed One-Thousand Seven-Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,750.00).
The Township Code further allows that the expenditure of municipal funds to put the Property in proper condition may be charged against the Property as a lien and shall be added to and become and form a part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon the Property.
The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills hired an outside contractor and at a recent visit to the property, the overgrown lawn was mowed; the bushes, weeds and fallen branches has been cleared.
The Township Council passed a resolution to place a lien on the property at its meeting on Tuesday, July 14. The resolution was presented by Council Vice President Robert Peluso, seconded by Councilman Louis Valori and voted 5-0 by the members of the Council.
Empty beer bottles were left on the back porchThe bushes were trimmedThe Township hired a vendor to clean up the home that was abandoned by the homeowner
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Roxbury Township Police Chief James Simonetti, and Denville Township Police Chief Christopher Wagner announce that Abner O. Irias-Paz, age 24 of Victory Gardens, New Jersey has been charged with multiple counts of armed robbery.
During the months of May and June multiple armed robberies of area gas stations occurred within Roxbury Township and the Township of Denville. Through a collaborative investigation, Irias-Paz was developed as a suspect.
Irias-Pas was taken into custody early this morning as he was observed leaving his residence. This was the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Roxbury Township Police Department, the Denville Township Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Intelligence Unit.
Abner O. Irias-Paz was charged with three (3) counts of Robbery, a first degree offense, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1a(2); three (3) counts of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a second degree offense, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5b; three (3) counts of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, a second degree offense, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4a; three (3) counts of Theft, a third degree offense, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3; and three (3) counts of Terroristic Threats, a third degree offense, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3b.
The Honorable James M. DeMarzo, J.S.C., set a blanket bail of $300,000.00 with no 10% option. A bail source hearing requirement, waiver of extradition, and surrender of passport were further conditions of the bail. Irias-Paz was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility.
The investigation is active and ongoing. No other information is being released at this time.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Roxbury Township Police Department, Denville Township Police Department, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Intelligence Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Randolph Township Police Department who participated in the efforts that contributed to this arrest.
RANDOLPH — County College of Morris (CCM) has an impressive lineup of new and existing noncredit programs to assist individuals with enhancing their professional skills for career success. Classes begin in early September with registration now taking place.
All the details on this fall’s programs can be found in the Fall Continuing Education brochure by clicking here.
Information sessions also will be held on Thursday, September 3, at 6:30 p.m. There will be individual sessions for 11 different programs; and Admissions counselors will be on hand to assist those interested in pursuing a for-credit degree. See the Fall Continuing Education brochure for the location of each session and additional details.
New for this fall, CCM has teamed up with the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) to upgrade its Medical Billing and Coding program. Now graduates will qualify to sit for the AAPC Certified Professional Coders exam – the industry accepted initial certification for employment.
Adding to CCM’s entry-level healthcare programs, the college will be offering the New Jersey Board of Nursing approved Certified Homemaker/Home Health Aidecourse. In just four weeks, students can begin working in the healthcare field.
Additionally, CCM is expanding training programs in one of the fastest growing health fields, addictions counseling, with the Chemical Dependency Associate, Peer Recovery Support Certificate. This course is designed for people already working in the field who lack certification. Best of all, the training hours can all be used toward the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor program.
Another new program is the Toastmasters Basic Business Communications course to help participants gain the confidence to give high-quality, engaging presentations, along with developing basic meeting management, critical thinking and listening skills. Also being offered is the Non-Profit Fundraising Essentials Certificate to help individuals working with nonprofit organizations to create an effective annual fundraising plan and program.
In addition, CCM once again is offering the alternate route to teaching program, known as New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ). This fall, the college is offering the Stage II course for the first time in several years after adding back Stage I training last year. Stage I will be offered again in the spring. And the Introduction to Teaching: 24-Hours Component course will be offered in September, January and June. NPTNJ is best for people interested in K-5, 6-12 subject matter and special education licenses. For more information on this program, click here.
Returning programs include an array of healthcare professional certifications, basic and advanced PC skills courses, New Jersey construction official courses, a full complement of business skills certificates and much more. CCM is a rich resource for Morris County residents. Be sure to take a look at the Fall Continuing Education brochure by clicking hereto learn about all that is being offered.
PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy is extremely grateful to Provident Bank for sponsoring the concert by “Time Machine” on Thursday, August 13. This amazing band had the audience dancing on the lawn and rocking to an array of selections both old and new.
The sale of Time Machine tee shirts was successful with all proceeds going toward sending a little cancer victim to Disney World.
Adding to the success of the evening was the always delicious barbecue sponsored by Parsippany ShopRite with proceeds being donated to the Parsippany PAL.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps, Parsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill and Recreation Superintendent Joseph Plescia
OEM Volunteer Karen DeChristopher, Dawn Keimel and OEM Volunteer Edy Toussaint
Allison and Sara Larger, Sabinet and Olivia Haeupl and Kathy Larger enjoying the sounds of the Time Machine
Kiwanis Action Club member Brian Daly
Kiwanis Action Club member Brian Daly
Nancy and Davey Willans enjoying the music
The crowd enjoying the Time Machine
Joyce Garrow enjoying the concert
Mayor James Barberio addressing the audience
Mayor James Barberio addressing the audience
Pledge of Allegiance
OEM members Pradip Trevedi, Nicolas Limanov, Karen DeChristopher and Claus Finke volunteering during the concert at Vetrans Park
Provident Bank, 401 Smith Road, was the main sponsor of the concert
The Time Machine
Provident Employees Ylka Padilla, Kati Orahood, Naima Reig, Mercedes Covert–Muzio and Christine Matthews were giving out popcorn to the crowd
Parsippany Woman’s Club President Marilyn Marion and Betsy Lowry, President Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance
Madison Thiel, Jennifer Thiel, Dylan Deuer, Omar Santos and Ryan Chmura
Toni Bosskay, Shop Rite’s Catering Coordinator, Tony Bonavitacola, Execuritve Director PAL, Allison Ferguson, Store Manager, and Brian Hyland
Parsippany Recreation Superintendent Joseph Plescia and Tony Bonavitacola, Executive Director PAL
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit (PR&R) and Lake Parsippany Fire Department held their 5th annual car and truck show at Lanidex Plaza off Parsippany Road. This event was held Saturday, August 15.
The show featured unique cars, trucks, motorcycles and vehicles.
Proceeds will go to Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit and Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3 to help continue their service to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
LEMONADE STAND: The lemonade stand was staffed by the Wives and Daughters of Rescue and Recovery. From left to right are Ceyla Beg, Ruby Beg, Kelli Neidel, Chrisanne Sandford, Vicki Sandford, Bea Niclaus, Jessica Niclaus and Judy LarickFormer Councilman Jonathan Nelson and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul PhilippsParsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps and Parsippany Focus Photographer Nicolas LimanovCouncil Vice President Robert Peluso and Robert, Jr., were listening to Andrew Ludwig demonstrating the dive and swift water rescue equipment at the Car and Truck ShowThe trophies for the winnersChrisanne Sanford, 11 and Gio Collins were listening to Andrew Ludwig demonstrating the dive and swift water rescue equipment at the Car and Truck ShowJake Bae, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., and Chief John Tranculov, with the Carifi twins Jonathan and TylerJake Bae, Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro, Council candidate Loretta Gragnani and Rescue and Recovery Chief John TranculovPradip Trevedi, Al Goldberg and Claus Finke
MORRISTOWN — The Fifth Annual Morristown Jazz and Blues Festival was held on Saturday, August 15 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.
The line up included Swingadelic, Bria Skonberg, Bucky Pizzarelli Guitar Summit with Frank Yignola, Vinnie Raniolo and Ed Laub, Roomful of Blues and Charlie Musselwhite Band.
The Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival has become one of the most popular events in the region for so many reasons. Of course, Morristown has a wonderful town center with a beautiful Green, but is also offers plenty to do when the music stops. But the music is the main attraction and the talent has been top-notch.
The crowd enjoying the Jazz and Blues FestivalMorristown Township Attorney Vijayant Pawar, his wife, Jennifer, Morristown’s First Lady Mary Dougherty and Former Parsippany Councilman Jonathan NelsonParsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill with Morristown’s First Lady Mary DoughertySeven month old Collie was enjoying the festival. Collie was a rescue dog adopted from The Last Resort RescueThe crowd was huge at the Jazz & Blues Festival on the Morristown GreenBria Skonberg at the Morristown Jazz and Blues Festival.Peter Gordon from Discover Maps of Morristown was handling out Morristown maps to all of the concert goersMorristown Mayor Timothy P. Dougherty with former Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Jonathan NelsonBria Skonberg at the Morristown Jazz and Blues FestivalParsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill with Morristown Mayor Timothy P. Dougherty
Swingadelic is a ten-piece “little big band” that performs regularly up and down the East Coast. Popular at summer jazz festivals, the group was in residence at Maxwell’s in Hoboken for six years and has recorded six CDs. The band currently is in residence at Swing 46, located in the New York City Theatre District.
With guest guitarists Frank Vignola, Vinnie Raniola and Ed Laub, Guitar Summit has become a tradition for the festival and for good reason. Legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli surrounds himself with extraordinarily talented players and do they swing! At almost ninety, Bucky is playing better than ever and who knows who will show up to jam with him.
Trumpeter/vocalist/composer Bria Skonberg is a star on the rise in the jazz world. Since moving from British Columbia to New York City in 2010, she has attracted attention from DownBeat Magazine, theWall Street Journal and the Jazz Journalists’ Association who nominated her “Up and Coming Jazz Artist of the Year” in 2013. Her current ensemble will be coming to Morristown from their appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival.
For more than 45 years, Roomful of Blues has celebrated jump blues and R&B with their horn-powered ensemble. Led by acclaimed blues guitarist Chris Vachon, the group has received five Grammy nominations, seven Blues Music Awards and was twice selected by the DownBeat Critics Pollas the Best Blues Band. Their infectious swing will have everyone partying.
Harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite is one of the most revered blues musicians in the world. This Blues Hall of Famer has collaborated with an extraordinary list of music legends over his 50 year career, including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Joe Williams and B. B. King to name a few. He has won countless awards, appeared on scores of albums and was the inspiration for Dan Akroyd’s character in the Blues Brothers!
Major sponsors of Morristown Jazz and Blues included Jeff Rawding AIA, Toll Brothers, Hot House, NJ Arts.net, Star Ledger, Riker Danzig Alaimo Group, Atlantic Health System, DeFrancescoBateman, Greenbaum Rowe Smith Davis, LLP, Hampshire, The Herrick Company, Iron Bar, Lindabury, Marchetto Higgins Stieve, McEnerney, Brady and Company, MPAC, Morristown Municipal Airport, Jersey Jazz Society, Porzio, Bijou Properties, Inglesino Webster Wyciskala Taylor, LLC, Jersey Central Power and Light, Normandy, PSE&G, Sherman Wells, Connect One Bank, Grasshopper off the Green and Investors Bank.
Additional sponsors included Headquarters Plaza, Lakeside Consulting, Morristown Inn Best Western, Morristown Parking Authority, Silverman, Sona Thirteen, Weiner Lesniak, David Brady, Esq., Cipollini Carting and Villa Enterprises.
PARSIPPANY — Emma Marie Wyman is a happy, beautiful nine-month-old baby girl undergoing at least one year’s worth of treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a rare type of sarcoma.
Her parents, AJ & Lindsey (Kmit) Wyman, who are lifelong residents of Parsippany, learned of Emma’s tumor in late May and have taken her to Philadelphia to be treated by internationally-recognized pediatric oncologists.
As they await more in-depth results regarding the type of sarcoma Emma has and begin chemotherapy, AJ has begun to take time off from his job as a corrections officer, while Lindsey is on her unpaid summer break from teaching sixth grade social studies at Brooklawn Middle School. During this life-altering time, AJ and Lindsey will incur costs from medical to travel expenses, while keeping up with their regular monthly bills for their cars, home, etc. Please know that even the smallest donation will go a long way to aid baby Emma and her loving parents during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for your love, support, and above all, your prayers.
Wide World of Summer Camp Counselors volunteer their time for this fundraiserTricky tray baskets raised money for the fundraiser, donated by local area businesses
The counselors, leaders, teachers from the Wide World of Summer Camp, gathered together and arranged a fundraiser for Emma. They hosted a movie night and tricky tray at Parsippany High School on Thursday, July 30.
Wide World of Summer (WWS) provides a fun-filled summer for your child and a worry free summer.
WWS is an eight-week camp/enrichment program for in or out-of-district students that is filled with fantastic activities, programs, and field trips. Students swim on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and spend Wednesday’s on an exciting field trip. Afternoons are spent participating in enrichment classes in science, art, computers, physical education and more.
PARSIPPANY — Mt. Tabor celebrated the 146th Annual Children’s Day Weekend, starting on Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9.
The King is Noah Munn; Queen is Hannah Ververs; First Attendants are Rachei Bozza and Harrison Weaver; and Second Attendant are Brianne Partington and Jamaai Parker.
The 2015 Mt. Tabor Children’s Day is all about paying tribute to the children of Tabor.
The 146-year-old celebration, which kicked off Thursday and the parade, concert and fire works took place Saturday throughout the historic Parsippany neighborhood.
Presiding over the special day is the led by King is Noah Munn and Queen is Hannah Ververs. The monarchs and their court will be crowned at the yearly coronation ball held for Mt. Tabor residents and guests Friday evening.
The centerpiece event of the day is the annual Midway Parade.
Another parade kicked off at approximately 7:00 p.m. This event featured the prize winners and Parsippany’s Volunteer Fire Districts, Ambulance Squads, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Parsippany Rescue and Recovery.
The evening ended with a concert featuring “Herman’s Hermits” at the country club and then fireworks.
The concert and fireworks are funded by Margaret and Francis X. Wentworth.
Other weekend events, since their inception 145 years ago, have been funded by the residents who volunteer their time, effort and money through fund raising events including a bake sale, pancake breakfast, car wash, hoagie sale and house to house collections.
The Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department provided a barbecue dinner to all of the local emergency responders who participated in the parade.
Herman’s Hermits performed after the parade.
Grand Marshall Wayne Englehardt
The parade continues
Steve Cisco from Mt. Tabor Fire Department
Jeff Swenson, Ambassador of Good Will of Morristown Fire Department hands Steve Cisco a certificate honoring the Mt. Tabor Fire Department for 105 years of community service
King Noah Munn and Queen Hannah Ververs
First Attendants Harrison Weaver and Rachael Bozza
Second Attendants Jamaal Parker and Brianne Partington
The Magic Dragon: Hudson Catanzaro
The United Methodist Church at Mt. Tabor
Breanne Calabrese and Aaron Bauer, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Dan Morgan, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Paul Anderson and Chief John Tranculov
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Captain Louis Yuliano, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad
Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad volunteers Julia Ruggier and Gina Pasquale
Andres Felipe Giraldo, Parsippany Fire District 5
Karen DeChristopher, OEM
Nicolas Limanov, Al Goldberg and Edy Toussaint
Lake Hiawatha Fire Department receiving a citation from Jeff Swenson, Ambassador of Good Will of Morristown Fire Department
Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire District 4
Lake Hiawatha Fire Department receiving a citation from Jeff Swenson, Ambassador of Good Will of Morristown Fire Department
CHESTER — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announced the arrest of several cocaine traffickers following a two month drug investigation in western Morris County.
Members of the Chester Borough Police Department received information regarding cocaine distribution within their jurisdiction. Thereafter, an investigation commenced and intelligence was developed by members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit, Chester Borough Police and officers assigned to the Morris County Narcotics Task Force.
Multiple individuals were identified as the persons alleged to be distributing cocaine from their residence.
On August 14, a court-authorized search warrant was executed at a residence in the Long Valley section of Washington Township. As a result, about 262 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street retail value in excess of $16,000, various packaging and distribution materials, and some $15,000 in U.S. currency were seized.
The Narcotics Task Force subsequently arrested Arnoldo Castro Balcarcel, 42, Long Valley; Gerson Manuel Castro Balcarcel, 19, Long Valley; and Rolando Cabrera Hernandez, 24, Long Valley.
The trio has been charged with first-degree possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, namely cocaine, in a quantity greater than 5 ounces, plus third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
They were lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility in Morris Township default of $250,000 bail.
A fourth suspect, Oscar Castro Balcarcel, of Long Valley, was charged with third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, cocaine. He was issued a summons and released.
Judge Ira Cohen authorized the warrant complaints and bails for the defendants.
“The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit continues to combat dangerous drugs being distributed throughout Morris County,” said Prosecutor Knapp.
“The success of these investigations and the efforts against narcotics related offenses is not possible without our municipal, county and state partners, who not only contribute to intelligence gathering efforts but also supply officers to the Morris County Narcotics Task Force.”
The prosecutor said the following agencies played a prominent role in the investigation: Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit, Chester Borough Police Department, Washington Township Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.
The investigation was led by Captain Michael Rice and Lieutenant V. Harrison Dillard of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division and Chester Borough Police Chief David Jara.
The prosecution is being handled by Assistant Prosecutor Erin Callahan of the Special Operations Division and supervised by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Bradford Seabury.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Matilda A. Mola, 66, of Mountain Lakes, has been sentenced today in connection with the forgery of $136,800.00 worth of checks.
On May 19, 2015, Mola pled guilty to ten counts of forgery, which are third degree crimes.
Superior Court Judge William J. McGovern, III, today sentenced Mola to a five years of probation, after which she must serve 364 days in the Morris County Corrections Facility.
Mola also was ordered to pay the remaining amount of restitution totaling $114,460.00. Prior to her sentencing, Mola paid $22,340 in restitution.
This prosecution stemmed from Mola’s action of forging her sister’s name on ten courtesy checks totaling $136,800.00 from a Bank of America line of credit account. The account belonged to her sister and brother, Mary and Joseph Mola.
Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Francine S. Ehrenberg represented the state during the prosecution.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Financial Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, for their efforts on this case.
It’s a cool start to Friday across New Jersey, but it will get much warmer. Although some parts of northwestern New Jersey are reporting temperatures in the low 50s as of 7 a.m, it won’t stay that way. Forecasters are calling for another sunny, warm afternoon which will lead into an even hotter weekend. PLUS: Early…
PARSIPPANY — For the past several months many Lake Hiawatha residents have lamented to Parsippany Focus that a growing rodent problem is occurring in and around the business district along North Beverwyck Road in Lake Hiawatha. The mayor’s office has been alerted to the infestation problem and any resident observing rats (or rat droppings) should immediately contact the mayor’s action center.
An ordinance that is currently being considered by the Town Council will limit the amount of household and business trash that may be deposited in township trash cans along North Beverwyck Road. Penalties for violating the ordinance include fines of up to $2500 for first offenders and up to $10,000 in fines for every subsequent offense. To read the entire ordinance, click here.
For years, receptacles have overflowed with trash, to the point where they fill up almost as soon as trash is collected by the township.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Joseph Roman meets with Governor Christie at Seaside Park.
Roman, of the Glacier Hills section of Parsippany, was chosen as a Distinguished Alumnus for the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), in 2013.
He is an adjunct professor at NJIT, where he teachers business and management.
Joe is involved in Technology Sales and Marketing, and a local business leader and Trustee at Morris Catholic High School.
Roman attended Saint Christopher School, and graduated from Morris Catholic High School in Denville. Roman earned bachelor’s degree in management at Alvernia University in Reading, PA, and his master’s degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Roman and his wife, Danielle, have three children: Joseph Jr., Christopher and Nicholas.
He is a member of the Parsippany Knights of Columbus and is involved in local politics as a county committeeman. He is also involved in the Parsippany Youth Sports Program as a soccer and Little League baseball coach and as a team sponsor.
Prior to starting the Accelerant Sales Group 13 years ago Roman had worked as a senior manager for Dialogic and later was sales director of Intel Corporation where he was recognized as the leading corporate sales manager and received numerous sales and marketing honors and recognitions.
“I don’t know who to complain to,” one resident lamented, “how do I ask housing [officer] or the police to knock on their boss’ door and say ‘hey move that truck off your [expletive] lawn.'”
The pickup truck in question according to the mayor’s neighbors has been parked on his lawn since at least last Wednesday and as of early Monday evening, continues to remain on his front lawn.
PARSIPPANY — Street Hockey Clinic 2015-2016 Middle School Ice Hockey Signups will take place at this event. If your child will be attending sixth, seventh or eighth grade they are eligible to participate. The clinick will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Parsippany Roller Rink (Route 202 / Parsippany Boulevard) (Parsippany Boulevard, North of Waterview Boulevard on left).
