The news is in for Chris Christie, and it’s not good. On Monday, the Monmouth University Polling Institute released a poll of potential attendees at the Iowa caucuses, which represent the first contest in the Republican presidential primary next year. The news could hardly be worse for Christie. Despite numerous trips to Iowa and abject groveling…
Towns with the worst commutes in N.J.
As the most densely populated state in the country, traffic is nothing new for New Jersey. Roads are routinely clogged come rush hour and trains are packed. On average, state commuters spend a little more than an hour coming to and from work, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the vast majority take the…
It’ll feel like 100 again in Parsippany
Brace for another scorcher in New Jersey on Monday. Temperatures are already 80 degrees in many spots as of 6:45 a.m and will climb into to the mid-90s this afternoon under sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. Even at the Shore there will be very little relief with high reaching the upper 80s. RELATED:…
Woman: Parsippany Man molested me for years, said I was his ‘soulmate’
MORRISTOWN — A 58-year-old Parsippany man went to trial Monday on charges that he sexually assaulted a girl in Mount Olive and later in Roxbury over a nine-year period. Guy Parker faces a 14-count indictment that accuses him of six charges of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and eight charges of second-degree sexual assault. The incidents started…
New Roy Rogers opening: What fast food joints should make an N.J. comeback?
Roy Rogers may be making its return to northern New Jersey this week when it opens a restaurant in Sussex County, but we’re wondering what other fast food joints you’d like to see come back to the Garden State. NJ.com readers seem pretty psyched for Tuesday’s planned opening of a Roy Rogers on Route 23 north…
PHHS Football Parents Association held a car wash fundraiser
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills Football Parents Association held a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, July 18. They were raising funds for the teams activities during the 2015 season.
Two car collision at Parsippany Road and Littleton Road
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Anthony Costa, 22, Mount Arlington, was traveling eastbound on Littleton Road through the intersection of Parsippany Road, when Ms. Aparna Balakrishnan, 26, Parsippany, traveling westbound on Littleton Road, turned left onto Parsippany Road and collided with Mr. Costa, on Saturday, July 11 at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Ms. Balakrishnan stated she was behind a third vehicle waiting to make the left turn and she did not see Mr. Costa’s vehicle enter the intersection.
Both vehicles had a solid green light. Police investigation found damage to the vehicles to be consistent with the driver and witness statements and that the collision occurred due to Ms. Balakrishnan inattention and failure to yield to the right of way of Mr. Costa.
Mr. Costa was driving a 2009 Dodge Avenger and Mr. Balakrishnan was driving a 2004 Hyundai XG250L.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Corigliano Towing. At the time of this article no summons were issued. There were no injuries reported.
The accident was investigated by Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman James Seeger.
PHS Bands holds car wash to raise money to attend Ms. America Parade
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School Bands held a Car Wash fundraiser on Saturday, July 18 at the Parsippany HIgh School parking lot. The members are currently raising funds to pay for busses to the Ms. America Parade held in Atlantic City, on Saturday, September 12. The band will be marching in the parade.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 5 holds car wash
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5 held a car wash on Sunday, July 19. The weather cooperated with temperatures up to 100 degrees in Parsippany. The members were washing cars as part of their annual fund-raising activities.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro was in line to have his car wash. Mr. dePierro is a supporter of District 5 and is seen at all of their fundraising events.
Both drivers charged with careless driving; traffic light hit
PARSIPPANY — Mr. David Mecca, 27, Montville was traveling south on North Beverwyck Road when he attempted to make a left turn onto Vail Road and was struck by a 2014 Mitsubishi driven by Mr. Vincent M. Trabucco, 22, Randolph, on Friday, July 10, at 8:15 p.m.
Mr.Trabucco was traveling north on North Beverwyck Road when he proceeded to go around another vehicle that stopped at the light on North Beverwyck Road at the traffic light. Going through the traffic light he was struck on the driver’s side causing him to jump a curb, and knock down a traffic signal.
Police investigation revealed that both vehicles were at fault for attempting to make it through the light on a yellow signal.
Both drivers were issued a summons for Careless Driving by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Clarence DeLoatch.
Mr. Meccas was driving a 2013 Nissan. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.
Master bedroom ransacked on Barbara Street
PARSIPPANY — A Barbara Street resident contacted the Parsippany Police Department to report a burglary to their residence, on July 14 at 6:23 p.m.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer G. Lowe responded to the scene and spoke to the resident who advised him that someone entered the house through a rear exterior door.
The resident further stated that the unknown actor(s) ransacked the master bedroom and stole jewelry and various personal documents.
Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.
Dogs of War: Rock n’ Roll Ball set to raise money for wounded
MORRIS PLAINS — Music promoters Dan Glenn and Joe Gorgolione, along with radio station WDHA, and several of New Jersey’s top bands have joined to raise money for K9s For Warriors and Community Hope with this year’s Rock n’ Roll Ball.
Service dogs have long been an important part of recovery and rehabilitation for wounded veterans and K9s For Warriors is vital in providing men and women returning from war with these animals. “Wounded veterans sometimes need service animals that can alert on medical symptoms long before they become obvious to human beings…” said Dan Glenn, “these dogs are specifically trained and matched with veterans to aid in their recovery and acclimation to civilian life…” he added.
Community Hope is an outreach program providing housing and many other essential services to transitioning veterans.
“We’re trying to raise as much money as possible for these great causes and we have gotten an amazing amount of support from local businesses and radio station WDHA to make that happen,” said Glenn, “we have the best of New Jersey’s rock bands and expect a great turnout…” he continued.
The outdoor event is slated for Saturday, August 1 at VFW Post 3401, 45 Tabor Road, Morris Plains. Admission to the show is $20.00 (split between both charities) and will feature bands from 1:00 p.m. to to 9:00 p.m. as well as food and prizes. Entertainment will include Audio Empire, Till Now, Subcommittee, Bubba Grouch and Eli as well as other acts to be announced.
For further information on the event contact Dan Glenn at (908) 723-3118.
K9s For Warriors, founded in 2011 is a 501(c)3 organization founder by Shari Duval.
K9s For Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to our warriors suffering from Post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma as a result of military service post 9/11. Our goal is to give a new leash on life to rescue dogs and military heroes, empowering warriors to return to civilian life with dignity and independence.
Morristown company hit with $17.1M penalty after admitting bribing foreign officials
NEWARK – New Jersey-based Louis Berger International on Friday agreed to pay a $17.1 criminal penalty to settle claims that it bribed foreign officials in Kuwait, Vietnam, India and Indonesia to secure construction management contracts, federal prosecutors say. The Morristown-based company admitted it conspired to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) on the same day…
Family of woman killed in I-80 crash retains N.J. attorney
TEANECK — The family of Briana Mae Anderson, the 21-year-old Kentucky woman killed with her family Saturday in a chain-reaction crash on Route 80 in Rockaway Township, has retained a New Jersey attorney to serve as its legal representative and spokesman. The attorney, Steven Benevenisti, is a partner in the Teaneck law firm of Davis, Saperstein…
Springsteen photos to be shown at Monmouth University
PAMELA SPRINGSTEEN This photo, taken by Springsteen’s sister Pamela, will be displayed in “Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey.” Monmouth University in West Long Branch, which houses the historical archive The Bruce Springsteen Special Collection and has a long history of presenting Springsteen-related events, will host “Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey,” in its DiMattio Gallery (at Rechnitz…
N.J.’s newest Roy Rogers restaurant opens this week
FRANKLIN – Roy Rogers makes its return to northern New Jersey Tuesday with its planned grand opening of a restaurant in Sussex County. The restaurant is just one of four locations Roy Rogers plans to launch over the next year in the northern half of the state. Yet-to-be announced sites, which will be in Bergen and…
It could feel as hot as 107 degrees in Parsippany today
While high temperatures in most of New Jersey are forecast in the mid-90s for Sunday, it could feel as hot as 107 degrees in parts of the state. The “very hot and humid conditions” have officials warning residents to take precautions, including limiting time spent in the sun and drinking plenty of water. ALSO: Health and…
Greystone supporters, Parsippany, dealt two heartbreaking losses
Lynn Brunskill was an artist and a graphic designer, and her restored Victorian home in Mount Tabor is a monument to her aesthetic values. “Our house is definitely filled with her spirit,” said her husband, Adam McGovern. “It was all Lynn.” It was Lynn who picked out the classic-looking armoire and ornate lamp sconces that were…
Thunderstorms roll across Parsippany Saturday
A humid Saturday will give way to potentially hazardous weather throughout New Jersey, as thunderstorms roll across the Garden State from Pennsylvania, according to an alert by the National Weather Service. The hazardous weather warning issued by the National Weather Service early Saturday morning said parts of central, southern and northern New Jersey will all see…
Workers at UPS steal cell phones from packages
PARSIPPANY — UPS security personnel contacted the Parsippany Police Department to report they had two employees they suspected of stealing items out of packages prior to loading them into the shipping trailers, on Wednesday, July 15 at 8:11 a.m.
Patrol Officer A. Van Orden and J. Lubeck responded to UPS and spoke to UPS security personnel. Through the course of their investigation, along with evidence received from UPS security, Sean Stevenson, 26, North Haledon and Joseph Meola, 27, Hawthorne, were placed under arrest and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.
Mr. Meola was charged with Theft of Movable Property for the theft of a cell phone. Mr. Stevenson was charged with Theft of Movable Property for the theft of five cell phones.
Both parties were released pending their court appearance.
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