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Sep 9, 2015

newroadapartments — Burglary happen in the parking lot of 80 New Road

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Sergeant A. Keiser, Patrol Officers G. Tosh, A. Clark, L. Nicos and Z. Koch responded to the parking lot of 80 New Road for a male breaking into a vehicle on Thursday, September 3 at 4:28 a.m.

Upon arrival of the Officers, the caller informed them that he exited his apartment, notified the victim and her boyfriend in the neighboring apartment, at which time they all went outside and verbally confronted the suspect.

The suspect then dropped the items he removed from the victim’s vehicle and fled the area on foot. The Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID responded to the scene to process the vehicle, while a Morris County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit assisted in searching the area.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’07, and wearing grey sweatpants along with a grey shirt. This incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Investigative Division at (973) 263-4313.

New Officer Joins Parsippany Police Department

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Sep 9, 2015

Parsippany-Police-Department — Parsippany Police Department is located at 3339 Route 46.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps held the swearing in of Patrol Officer Pasquale Parisi, on Tuesday, September 8.

Officer Parisi, 27 years old, transferred to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department from the Bloomfield Police Department where he served as a Police Dispatcher for five years prior to becoming a Police Officer in January 2014.

He is a 2006 graduate of the Bloomfield High School. Parisi attended Essex County College and graduated from the Bergen County Police Academy in 2014.

Officer Parisi will be assigned to the Parsippany Police Patrol Division.

Like to write? Interested in an Internship?

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Sep 9, 2015

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PARSIPPANY — Are you a high school or college student looking for an internship experience with a news organization? Are you a parent that follows all the games and likes to write?

Do you study journalism or another writing major and are interested in learning about community news or high school events?

If so, Parsippany Focus is for you. Focus is currently in the process of interviewing and hiring interns for the fall semester. Our interns work hand-in-hand with our editorial staff, photographers, covering news, events, sports and other local stories for an all-online newspaper.

Student-interns will gain valuable experience in the world of community news. We put candidates right into the field where they will gain first-hand knowledge on the ins-and-outs of online newspaper business.

High School interns will be covering news and sports for their own school.

Focus internships are as hands-on as you can get, where no two stories are alike. At first, interns will follow their supervisor as they cover their assigned Parsippany town meetings, events and might even write a feature story on a high-ranking official.

Focus college internships are all unpaid and students must receive academic credit.

During the semester, interns must complete a minimum amount of hours per week that correlates with the requirements of their college or university.

Any student interested in applying for one of internship opportunities should reach out to Frank Cahill, publisher Parsippany Focus, flcahill@parsippanyfocus.com.

Driver Eludes police; crashes into guard rail by Embassy Suites

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Sep 9, 2015

PARSIPPANY — Town of Boonton Patrolman Colombo observed a red Volkswagen traveling at a high rate of speed south on Myrtle Avenue with no headlights, on Sunday, September 6 at 1:59 a.m.

Patrolman Colombo followed the vehicle onto interstate 287 south where the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed. The driver stopped and Patrolman Colombo called in the vehicle stop. Before approaching the vehicle the driver abruptly accelerated away continuing south on 287.

The driver abruptly tried to exit the highway at exit 42 for Parsippany Boulevard. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail and fence located behind Embassy Suites.

The driver was identified as Santiago Maldonado, 23, Denville.

Mr Maldonado was charged with Eluding police, Reckless Driving and Driving while intoxicated. He was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital.

On release from the hospital he was processed and transported to Morris County Jail in default of $50,000 bail with no 10% option.

Rain in the forecast for Wednesday late night

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Sep 9, 2015

The blazing heat across New Jersey is expected to continue for one more day, forecasters says. Much-needed rain is on the way, though. A partly sunny day with highs in the low 90s is likely to give way to rain later Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of showers and thunderstorms will increase…

Operation Giveback Veterans Program Sign-ups at Town Hall

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Sep 8, 2015

PARSIPPANY — The office of the Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi will be on the road making it easier for veterans, many of whom are older, to come to Parsippany Municipal Building to sign up for the program. The dates they will be in Parsippany are Thursday, September 17 and Tuesday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Operation Giveback, is a program initiated by Ann Grossi, County Clerk. The program establishes discounts for participating veterans in Morris County.

To get discounts, veterans would be required to show an ID card which can be obtained by going to the Office of the County Clerk in Morristown.

As a courtesy to the courageous men and women that have served in the armed forces, the Morris County Clerk’s Office is proud to offer free ID cards to honorably discharged veterans. All that is required is one form of identification proving Morris County residency and the original or certified copy of the DD 214 discharge papers. If there has been a legal name change from the name found on the discharge document, a certified copy the legal name change document, such as a marriage certificate or final judgment from the court, will be required. If the DD 214 is already on file with our Registry Department, the original is not necessary. We will be happy to look up the record.

These cards not only provide an additional form of identification but also discounts at many businesses in Morris County. County veteran ID cards are not designed to replace the federal veteran identification needed to access government programs such as VA hospitals and clinics.

If the original discharge document has been lost or damaged and is not already on file with us, you may obtain a certified copy with a raised seal by contacting the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO, by clicking here or calling 1-866-272-6272. For discharge records prior to 1953, click here.

All original or certified copies of discharge papers that are not already on file with our Registry Department will be permanently recorded and returned to the veteran. All discharge documents filed with our office are considered confidential and can only be accessed by the veteran or a member of their family.

Visit the Morris County Department of Human Services website for more information on services and resources offered to veterans by clicking here.

Update: Driver crossed median and crashed into utility pole

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Sep 8, 2015

PARSIPPANY — As previously reported in Parsippany Focus (click here for previous article), Mr. Mitchell Morris, 54, Parsippany, was traveling south on Littleton Road when he crossed the median, continued in the on-coming lane of traffic, and left the roadway to the left striking a utility pole and coming to a stop. Ms. Linda Carubia, 57, Basking Ridge, was traveling north and was unable to avoid striking the Morris vehicle. Mr. Morris was driving a 2015 Black Jeep Cherokee, owned by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Ms. Carubia was driving a 2012 Volkswagen Passat.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene by C & L Towing. There were no summons issued at the scene.

The road remained closed until after Midnight while Jersey Central Power and Light were repairing the down wired and replaced the utility poles.

Jersey Central Power and Light were at the scene repairing the wires

Jersey Central Power and Light were at the scene repairing the wires until after midnight

Two car accident on Littleton Road takes down wires

Update: Express check-in? Vehicle crashed into hotel lobby windows

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Sep 8, 2015

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department responded to the Fairfield Inn Suites, Route 46 and Cherry Hill Road on Saturday morning after a vehicle crashed into two lobby windows near the entrance to the hotel.

Mr. Michael Williams, 61, Brewster, MA was driving a 2009 Honda CRV when his foot slipped off the brake while parking. He drove over the curb and into a plate glass window causing damage to both his vehicle and the glass windows.

The accident occurred some time at 10:21 a.m. on Saturday, August 29. A Parsippany police officer responded to the scene along with a Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance squad.

A hotel employee said two window panels were damaged. No one was injured.

Boonton carnival ends with a blast!

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Sep 8, 2015

BOONTON — It was a busy four days over the Labor Day weekend in Boonton. Starting on Thursday and Friday, the carnival was in town at the Boonton High School.

Then on Saturday, the parade started at 1:30 p.m. (click here to read article) and then trophies were awarded at 6:00 p.m. (click here to read article), along with the carnival and the final day on Sunday, the carnival was open until midnight and there was a Pig Roast at 5:00 p.m., Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. and the Super 50/50 drawing was held at 10:30 p.m.

Each night also featured a live band.

The carnival was very busy on Sunday night.

Parsippany Volunteer Fire District 5 and Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department District 4 wetting down the roof of Boonton High School after the fireworks

The Massefski family enjoying the carnival and fireworks

Fireworks in the sky over Boonton High School

Alyssa and Robbie Hockey enjoying the evening

Man faces vehicular homicide trial in 2012 death of Parsippany man

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Sep 8, 2015

MORRISTOWN — A 61-year-old Dover man is headed for trial later this month on a vehicular homicide charge in the death of a pedestrian in 2012 on Route 10 in Parsippany. Fabio Aristizabal was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he struck and killed Richard Oberst, 64, of Morris Plains on Dec. 22, 2012. Oberst…

Heat records fall in Parsippany as early September sizzles

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Sep 8, 2015

Mother Nature seems determined to squeeze every last drop out of the last few weeks of summer. Temperatures soared into the upper 90s today, breaking daily high temperature records in places like Newark and New Brunswick as the Garden State’s bout with hot, dry conditions continued. Newark reached an unofficial high of 97 degrees, which would…

New substance abuse counseling center opens in Parsippany

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Sep 8, 2015

Amy Sheppard, supervisor of NewBridge Jobs Plus, looks at framed photos waiting to be hung in the new building.

PARSIPPANY — NewBridge Services has opened a 15,320-square-foot, centralized service center providing counseling, substance abuse treatment and other programs to better serve Morris County residents.

“NewBridge has long served Morris County, but with the opening of this center in the county’s most populous town, near the crossroads of routes 80 and 287, we’ve greatly improved accessibility,’’ NewBridge CEO Robert L. Parker said. “Throughout the region, residents have had to endure long waiting lists to get the care they need, but NewBridge has the capacity to accept new clients immediately,” Parker noted.

Located in the in the Troy Office Center off eastbound Route 46 in Parsippany, the facility has 20 counseling rooms and spacious group therapy rooms, as well as a drop-in center for clients. It’s also the new home of NewBridge Jobs Plus, a free program that has helped more than 3,000 young adults earn their high school diplomas and prepare for careers.

NewBridge has made significant investments in its information technology to meet federal health care requirements and changes to state funding formulas, and expanded its evidenced-based practices. Last fall, NewBridge opened a 13,000-square-foot center in the Haskell section of Wanaque Township, expanding the nonprofit’s presence in Passaic County.

“NewBridge has a strong reputation for innovative programs and community responsiveness, and our new center in Parsippany gives Morris County residents easy, immediate access to our highly regarded services,’’ Parker said.

NewBridge is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4-6 p.m., at the center, located at 1259 Route 46, Building 2. At 5 p.m., NewBridge will dedicate one of the two NewBridge Jobs Plus classrooms to the memory of founder Jim Ryan and his wife, Marie, both champions of people with mental illnesses. For more information, visit newbridge.org or call (973) 316-9333.

Genesis portal is not the issue; Students were given updated copies of schedules

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Sep 8, 2015

schoolschedule — A sample schedule prepared through Genesis provided to students showing their schedule

PARSIPPANY — This afternoon, the Board of Education released the following information: “All Middle School students were given updated copies of their schedules this morning. A small percentage of students still needed assistance in completing their academic core (Language Arts/Reading and Writing, Math, Social Studies, Science) schedules. For the balance of this week students will be given updated schedules that may or may not contain schedule changes. The Genesis student information portal is fully working as expected. We have focused all of our resources on our students and their schedules, said Joan F. Benos, Chief of Staff/Public Information Officer.”

Over the weekend, the district released another statement, claiming the Genesis portal is not the issue, rather a longer-range problem: “We would like to inform you that the issues we are having with our middle school schedules do not have anything to do with our student information system software, Genesis. The design of the middle school schedule presented our district with various problems when it came time for implementation. When solutions were chosen as a means to correct the problem, the staff at Genesis was completely supportive and willing to help. They came to our district, conferenced with key personnel on the phone, and answered questions as they arose. Genesis remains fully capable of handling all of our student information needs, including scheduling, and we are grateful to them for their assistance throughout our efforts to correct this problem.”

Meanwhile, on Friday, September 4, on the second day of the new school year, Dr. Nancy Gigante, Assistant Superintendent, stated Scott Rixford is taking a 30-day medical leave of absence effective immediately. Calls to Mr. Rixford’s cell phone went to voice mail, and the voice mail box was full.

Parents and students were able to obtain their schedules over the weekend, although many have complained to missing classes or missing teachers assigned to classes.

The statements and updates released by the Board of Education regarding the issues weren’t enough for students and parents. Parents didn’t understand the problem since schedules were completed by families in January 2015, giving the district some seven months to iron out the problems.

Parents are urging everyone to attend the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at the Parsippany High School, 309 Baldwin Road.

Spruce Up Your Closet for a Cause with Employment Horizons’ Drive

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Sep 8, 2015

CEDAR KNOLLS — Clothing and fashion accessories for men, women and children will be collected as Employment Horizons holds its annual fall clothing drive September 30 to October 2. The fall clothing drive offers an opportunity to get a fresh start for fall while helping to raise money to assist people with disabilities.

Items to be collected also include stuffed animals and hard toys, such as dolls and action figures (must be below 14” in size), as well as household linens (blankets, sheets, curtains, etc – no fabric scraps or carpet). All items should be placed in well-tied plastic bags. Shoes, boots and sneakers will be accepted. No single shoes, please.

All donated items will be distributed to needy families overseas. The clothing will be turned over to a company that will in turn pay Employment Horizons for each pound collected. Our goal is to collect 5,000 pounds!

Bags may be dropped off at Employment Horizons, Inc. at 10 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls from September 30 to October 2, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Donations are to be placed in a box truck marked “Clothing Drive” located in the Employment Horizons rear parking lot. Items may not be dropped off until Wednesday.

Employment Horizons is a local not-for-profit organization which serves individuals with disabilities, empowering them to earn a paycheck and live as productive citizens in the greater Morris County area.

For more information, contact Maria Florio, Director of Community Relations at (973) 538-8822 ext. 240 or at mariaflorio@ehorizons.org.

Woman’s Club donates school supplies to Jersey Battered Women’s Service

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Sep 7, 2015

The Woman's Club donated school supplies to Jersey — The Woman’s Club donated school supplies to Jersey Bettered Women’s Service

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills recently conducted a collection of school supplies, backpacks and lunch packs to donate to the children living at Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) of Morris County residences.

JBWS provides a safe house and transitional living accommodations for victims of domestic abuse and their children.

The Woman’s Club members and friends donated school supplies with a total value of over $735.00 and passed along a check for $20.00 made out to JBWS.

A $25.00 gift card donated by Target was used there to purchase additional school supplies. The total value of the donations was over $780.00.

The collection helps to provide these children with the things they need to perform their school work and enrich their education.

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 membership information call Cathy Cerbo at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or check us out on the web www.parsippanywomansclub.org.

“Feng Shui” seminar to be held at Community Center

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Sep 7, 2015

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills invites all Parsippany Seniors to attend a Seminar on “Feng Shui” presented by Judith Ryan on September 17, 2015 in Room A at the Parsippany Community Center starting at 10:00 a.m.

Feng Shui is an approach to life enhancement by design which dates back over 5,000 years. Feng Shui is the “Eastern Art of Placement.”

Judith Ryan has developed her innate gifts of psychic insight and extrasensory awareness to a very high level of consciousness. As a child she was recognized as having traits that caused her to be able to read people, events, and future happenings spiritually and accurately. Her grandmother, a gifted clairvoyant, nurtured this rare talent. She believed the greatest legacy she could bestow upon her grandchild would be to help her accept and develop her instinctive gifts, so she could use them to help others.

Judith’s career as a professional astrologer and Feng Shui master has spanned over 25 years and six continents. During this time, she has delivered lectures and seminars to audiences in North and South America, Europe, Australia, the South Sea Islands, and North Africa.

Light refreshments will be served.

The Parsippany Community Center is located at 1130 Knoll Road.

The Attic: Antiques, Collectibles & Curios Show and Sale

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Sep 7, 2015

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Historical and Preservation Society will be holding and antiques, collectibles and curios show called “The Attic.”

The members encourages you to visit The Old Littleton School House, located at 1780 Littleton Road near Route 10 on Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Various items will be on sale for purchase.

The Old Littleton School house was built-in 1796. It started as a one room schoolhouse in 1706 and became a Church School in 1810. In 1876 it became the Union School in Public School District 85, School No 5. It functioned as a school or church until 1964.

350 Jersey Songs: The 10 most popular posts

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Sep 7, 2015

Carole King’s 2012 album, “The Legendary Demos,” included her original recording of “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” When the 350 Jersey Songs project hit the halfway mark in March, I did a post on the 10 most popular songs in the series, based on page views. Now that the project is almost over (the last pick will be…

A Simple Blood Test Accurately Predicts Risk Of Alzheimer’s

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Sep 7, 2015

Commonly, we use birth dates to judge whether people are young, qualified, and even healthy. Yet, chronological age often has little to do with biological age or biological ability. Aiming to define what represents healthy aging for 65-year-olds, researchers say they have developed a genetic profile (based on simple blood test) that could be used to…