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Jul 20, 2015

MONTVALE – Thousands of New Jersey workers will soon be out of jobs following the announcement that 10 supermarkets in the state will be closing down, and another 15 stores in other states.

The company also says it wants to close additional stores in order to pay its creditors and save jobs. Based on available information, Pathmark of Parsippany, 1157 Route 46, Troy Hills Shopping Center will remain open.

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, parent company for A&P and Pathmark, announced that it has filed for bankruptcy and wants to sell 120 of its stores.

On July 20, 2015, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company’s (A&P) announced that it executed asset purchase agreements covering approximately 120 stores at a purchase price of approximately $600 million. In addition, A&P secured financing of $100 million and voluntarily filed for chapter 11. For the majority of our customers, they do not expect this to have any impact on your shopping experience.

The vast majority of our stores are operating normally and will be fully stocked during this process. While some stores will close in the near-term, the vast majority will continue providing customers with the same high-quality products and exceptional customer service. They will also continue to honor all existing customer promotional and loyalty programs.

The company says on its website that a vast majority of the stores will remain open and will continue to operate normally and be fully stocked.

The following 25 will be closing:

A&P (2101 Route 35, Holmdel, NJ)
A&P (325 Highway 35 South, Cliffwood, NJ)
Pathmark (1764 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY)
Pathmark (115 Belmont Avenue, Belleville, NJ)
Pathmark (450 West Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA)
Pathmark (2150 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY)
Pathmark (85 Ackerman Avenue, Clifton, NJ)
Pathmark (895 Paulison Avenue, Clifton, NJ)
Pathmark (50 Racetrack Road & Route 18, East Brunswick, NJ)
Pathmark (561 Route 1, Edison, NJ)
Pathmark (420 McDade Boulevard, Folsom, PA)
Pathmark (651 North Stiles Street, Linden, NJ)
Pathmark (1043 Route 9 North, Old Bridge, NJ)
Pathmark (840 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA)
Pathmark (85 Franklin Mills Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA)
Pathmark (1256 Indian Head Road, Toms River, NJ)
Pathmark (300 South Best Avenue, Walnutport, PA)
Pathmark (3901 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE)
Superfresh (1301 Skippack Pike, Center Square, PA)
Superfresh (2105 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE)
Superfresh (863 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA)
Superfresh (1851 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA)
Waldbaums (2 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY)
Waldbaums (3620 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY)
Waldbaums (1510 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY)

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea operates food stores under numerous names: A&P, Pathmark, Food Basics, Food Emporium, Best Sellers, Super Fresh and Waldbaums.

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company announced that it has entered into an agreement with The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company to acquire 25 stores in Greater New York for $146 million. The agreement relates to the following stores:

A&P, Closter, NJ
A&P, Mount Kisco, NY
Pathmark, Butler, NJ
Pathmark, South Orange, NJ
Pathmark, Greenvale, NY
Pathmark, Springfield Gardens, NY
Pathmark, Brooklyn, NY
Pathmark, Flushing, NY
Pathmark, Seaford, NY
Pathmark, Ozone Park, NY
Pathmark, Franklin Square, NY
Pathmark, Brooklyn, NY
Pathmark, Bronx, NY
Pathmark, Bronx, NY
Pathmark, Bronx, NY
Pathmark, Staten Island, NY
Waldbaum’s, East Hampton, NY
Waldbaum’s, Southampton, NY
Waldbaum’s, Baldwin, NY
Waldbaum’s, Massapequa, NY
Waldbaum’s, Belle Harbor, NY
Waldbaum’s, Bayside, NY
Waldbaum’s, Howard Beach, NY
Waldbaum’s, Long Beach, NY
Waldbaum’s, Huntington, NY

The agreement is subject to further terms and conditions set forth therein and subject to court approval in A&P’s bankruptcy case filed on July 19, 2015, which include the potential of a subsequent auction under which other higher bid or bids could be received and accepted by A&P for these stores. The agreement is also conditioned on regulatory requirements, including expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.

“Stop & Shop is always looking for convenient locations to better serve our customers,” said Don Sussman, Stop & Shop’s New York Metro Division President. “We are very happy to have the opportunity to expand our presence in greater New York and serve new customers. We look forward to providing customers with delivering unmatched selection, quality and value that they have come to expect from Stop & Shop.”

Upon completion of the transaction, Stop & Shop plans to convert these Waldbaum’s, Pathmark and A&P stores into Stop & Shop stores. Additional details regarding the conversions will be announced at a later date. The sale is currently expected to close within the second half of 2015.

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PHHS Football Parents Association held a car wash fundraiser

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Jul 19, 2015

Russell Hohn and Alex Mucciolo were promoting the event

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.

Ronald Venbenzak and John Sincak washing cars during the fundraiser

The cars were spotless after leaving the fundraiser

Two car collision at Parsippany Road and Littleton Road

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Jul 19, 2015

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.

The 2004 Hyundai was towed from the scene by Corigliano Towing

The 2009 Dodge Avenger was towed from the scene by Corigliano Towing

Pieces of the vehicle were in the roadway after the crash

PHS Bands holds car wash to raise money to attend Ms. America Parade

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Jul 19, 2015

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.

Members of PHS Bands washing cars to raise funds

Noah Lustig will do anything to make sure the cars and SUV’s are washed.

Members washing the vehicles to raise funds

Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 5 holds car wash

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Jul 19, 2015

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.

Fire Chief Robert Campbell, Jr., was out with the members washing the cars during the fundraiser.

Firewoman Melissa Martin washing a vehicle during the annual car wash

Members of Fire District 5 was drying off Councilman Michael dePierro’s car during the fundraiser. Mr. dePierro is a supporter of Fire District 5 and attends all of their fundraising events.

Both drivers charged with careless driving; traffic light hit

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Jul 19, 2015

trafficlight — Mr. Trabucco struck the traffic light

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.

Both drivers were charged with careless driving.

Master bedroom ransacked on Barbara Street

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Jul 19, 2015

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

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Jul 19, 2015

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.

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