PARSIPPANY — Teddy Comora, a 2014 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, has been placed on the Dean’s List of the Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences at for Excellence in Scholarship, for the Spring Semester of 2015. Teddy is majoring in Economics with a minor in Music.
Click here to view a copy of the certificate Teddy received.
Dear Editor:
This is a letter sent to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman.
It also appears some contract has already been drawn up before any public debate?
Parsippany’s open space monies should be used for remaining prime habitat preservation for wild animals; primarily birds, migrating and permanent residence. Councilman Peluso spoke of teaching children concern for animals through direct contact; however Westbrook favor “domestic” animals and an artificial setting, not a true farm. Domestic animals already have plenty of advocacy in many spheres of life.
It is not on the list as “Historic” nor as outstanding natural area. That is why it was mentioned Parsippany has no Natural Resource Inventory, so in reality we don’t know where to look. Visiting Block 136 Lot 43.3 on June 9th, may I state this small landscape is quite a gem, its loss for another office complex seems almost sinful. If the owner of Westbrook was that devoted in a deep valued sense he would simply donate the property, and most likely still make out quite well as he already has in life. Too many other critical landscapes important to quality of life, in various neighborhoods exists or are forgotten.
Regional Plan Conformance would help us in many of these aspects of keeping a place worth living, called Parsippany. Some people look at a landscape and see emptiness, some see life in its diversity of nature. Some image a place of peace and tranquility for other life forms, some see another opportunity to make short-term profit for another place to shop or eat, with its impacts of noise, traffic, litter and trash, which they do not find of consequence in their self-serving schemes.
Nick Homyak
Lake Hiawatha
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PARSIPPANY— Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps promoted two officers at Parsippany Municipal Building on Tuesday, June 9. Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio administered the oath of office to both officers.
Lieutenant John Wieners III received a promotion to the rank of Captain
Captain Wieners, 39, and a native resident of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
He is a 1993 graduate of Parsippany High School and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 1997 from the Mansfield University in Pennsylvania.
Captain Wieners was a Police Explorer for the Parsippany Police Department in 1990 before being hired as a Dispatcher in 1997.
He was hired as a Police Officer in 2000. He has served his assignments in both the Patrol Division and Investigative Division.
He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in March, 2006 and Lieutenant in September, 2011. Captain Wieners received a Life Saving Medal, two Exceptional Duty Awards, and two Unit Citations from the Parsippany Police Department. He also received a Valor Award from the Morris County 200 Club and NJ State PBA.
Captain Wieners also volunteers with the Lake Hiawatha Fire District 4. He is married to Irene and his father is a retired Detective from the Parsippany Police Department.
Officer James Auriemma was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Sergeant Auriemma, 48, began his law enforcement career with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in 1998.
He was hired as a Patrol Officer by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department in 2000 after graduating the Morris County Public Safety Academy ‘s 56th class for Basic Police Officers.
Sgt. Auriemma was assigned to the Patrol Division before being transferred to the Traffic Section in 2006.
He is a Crash Investigator and Radar Instructor for the department. He also serves on the department’s Tactical Rifle Team and Honor Guard and is the supervisor for the Township’s Crossing Guards. Sergeant Auriemma also received a Life Saving Award and Exceptional Duty Award during his time at the Parsippany Police Department.
“It is truly an honor to celebrate the exceptional service John (Jay) Wieners and Jim Auriemma continuously provide to our community. Jay and Jim’s tireless work ethic is unparalleled and sets a true model for all law enforcement in New Jersey and throughout the country. Our township is so grateful to Jay, Jim and all our police officers who risk their lives every day to protect us from harm,” said Councilman Louis Valori.
PARSIPPANY — Police Officer Jesse Hughes graduated from the 84th class of the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. Officer Hughes will begin training immediately with the Patrol Division.
Hughes, 25, is a former Marine who had been assigned to the Ninth Engineer Support Battalion in Cherry Point, North Carolina and Okinawa, Japan.
He is a graduate of High Point High School in Wantage and Sussex County Community College where he obtained an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He is an active volunteer with soup kitchens at the Manna House in Newton and Harvest House in Sussex.
PARSIPPANY — The spirit of giving takes many forms and should pervade all year round. This was a common sentiment as individuals gathered at the BAPS Charities Blood Donation Drive on Sunday, May 31.
A staggering rise in the number of individuals requiring blood and an existing shortage of it coupled with recent natural calamities has escalated the need for donors now more than ever before. According to the American Red Cross, currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America donate blood but this falls short of the more than 38,000 donations that are needed daily.
Recognizing this need, BAPS Charities organized its 7th annual blood drive with this year’s drive in partnership with the Red cross and other blood banks nationwide. Often commended as the “gift of life,” blood donation is a great way for individuals to give back to their communities. BAPS Charities sincerely believes in this cause and actively organizes blood donation drives for the benefit of one and all. Just one unit of blood can save up to three lives!
At the blood drive held in Parsippany, over 30 donated nearly 27 pints of blood and gained satisfaction of possibly saving someone’s life.
“You have to donate. If you don’t think of it as helping someone, think of it as ensuring a future supply for you and your loved ones. What if you were to need blood tomorrow? Wouldn’t you be thankful that someone had donated theirs?” Dr. Hiren Makwana, a long time blood donor from the area said. “BAPS Charities is doing a tremendous service by organizing these drives and encouraging people to donate.”
Many like Dr. Hiren Makwana at BAPS Charities consider blood donation their duty rather than an optional choice.
“The fate between life and death of millions in the U.S. depends upon blood availability, and if BAPS Charities can inspire even one more individual to donate blood then these drives can be considered an incredible success,” said Tejas Patel, a BAPS Charities spokesperson.
In the last 5 years BAPS Charities Blood Drives were organized at 113 centers collecting over 5000 pints of blood helping to save up to 15000 lives. This year too, BAPS Charities will continue their commitment to helping save lives by organizing blood drives across the nation.
BAPS Charities has treated over 2 million patients worldwide. Through various activities such as, health fairs, bone marrow and blood drives, nationwide walkathons, and disaster relief operations, BAPS Charities sincerely serves the world by caring for individuals, families, and communities.
About BAPS Charities
BAPS Charities is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit international charity organization committed to sincerely serving the world by caring for individuals, families, and communities. It is affiliated with BAPS as an independent charity and social services arm. The 55,000 BAPS volunteers networked in over 3,300 centers around the world provide over 12 million volunteer-hours of service annually.
Among social service charities, BAPS Charities is a well-respected and trusted name. It has amassed over 50 years of firsthand experience in initiating, managing, and sustaining 160 humanitarian operations throughout the world in such diverse fields as: medical services, environmental services, community services, tribal services, and disaster relief services.
For additional information on BAPS Charities and its international and local philanthropic activities, click here.
PARSIPPANY — Anna Rose Detaranto, 86, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 4, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, following a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Born and raised in Boonton, she had been a resident of Parsippany for over 55 years, living briefly in Cedar Knolls, followed by 6 years in Denville at Franciscan Oaks retirement community.
Anna had relocated to the Desoto Palms Assisted Living Community in Sarasota, Florida in March.
Born on September 4, 1928, the daughter of Salvatore and Stefanina (Perrotta) Cerbo, sister of the late Filomena Cerbo, the late Rocco A. Cerbo, and Nicolas J. Cerbo,.
Anna married Joseph R. Detaranto, Jr. of Morristown on June 5, 1948.
Loving mother of five, and devoted wife of 60 years, Anna was predeceased by Joseph on May 6, 2009.
Survivors include brother, Nicolas Cerbo of Parsippany; five children, Joe Detaranto of Rockaway, Nina Martinelli of Sarasota, FL, Frank Detaranto (Peggy) of Sterling, VA, Mary Rose Younghouse, and Stephanie Eckert; nine grandchildren, Steve and Mark Younghouse, Nicole, Laura and Dan Martinelli, Tina and Michael Detaranto, Kevin and Julia Eckert; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Evelyn, Liliana and Giada Younghouse; and Maureen Detaranto and Frank Martinelli, her “forever” daughter-in-law and son-in law.
Anna was a graduate of Boonton High School and attended The College of St. Elizabeth. A dedicated homemaker, she was also active in the PTA and Golden Age Society. Anna worked part-time in her family’s business and enjoyed her volunteer time at Cheshire House in Madison. Her warm and loving nature earned her the name “mom” from many of her children’s friends. Her natural, subtle sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, June 12, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at S.J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service, 60 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 13, 9:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Boonton.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Click here to make a donation).
Community Blood Services is encouraging all eligible donors to donate blood to help save lives in their community in recognition of World Blood Donor Day, which will be celebrated this year by countries around the world on Sunday, June 14.
“Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, yet a very small percentage of those who are eligible to give actually donate on an annual basis,” said Karen Ferriday, community affairs director at Community Blood Services. She said Community Blood Services hopes to raise awareness about the need to donate during the upcoming summer months and to thank its volunteer donors for their life-giving donations.
World Blood Donor Day comes at an important time each year. During the summer months, the nation’s blood supply is strained due to fewer donations because of increased vacation schedules and other seasonal distractions. World Blood Donor Day reminds people around the world to donate and enables them to help make an impact in ensuring an adequate blood supply during this time of year.
Donors who help the blood center celebrate by giving the gift of life during the week of June 8 through June 14 will be able to wear a colorful limited-edition Nexcare bandage as their badge of honor for making a difference to patients in their community. Ferriday is asking that donors consider making an automated blood donation during which they can donate multiple products and help save even more patients in one sitting.
Call (201) 251-3703 or click here to learn more about the “Divide and Multiply” automated donation program, for hours/locations of our Paramus, Lincoln Park, Montvale and Parsippany donor centers in New Jersey or a mobile blood drive, and to schedule your next donation appointment.
Community Blood Services, whose headquarters is in Montvale, has been serving the community for more than 60 years. The not-for-profit organization provides blood and blood products for patients in 20-plus hospitals, including HackensackUMC, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System in Paterson/Wayne, The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood and Atlantic Health System hospitals in New Jersey and Orange Regional Medical Center in New York.
RANDOLPH — 43 teams and 314 participants have raised $68,621.38 for Relay for Life of Central Morris County. In the fight against cancer, silence is the last thing we need. This year, Relay for Life was held at Community College of Morris on Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 7.
Saint Clare’s Health Systems was a Gold sponsor and Western Pest Services was a Bronze sponsor.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement symbolizes hope and our shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. If cancer has touched your life, participating in Relay For Life of Central Morris County encompassing Parsippany, Denville, Dover, Mt. Lakes, Randolph, Rockaway Borough, and Rockaway Township is a great way to take action and help finish the fight. This is your opportunity to honor cancer survivors, remember those we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to fight back and help end cancer forever.
At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds raised truly make a difference in the fight against cancer just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year!
Relay For Life teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Relay for Life Central Morris County is 14 hours long because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times.
The Luminaria Ceremony occurs at every Relay For Life event. As the sun sets, luminaria lining the track light up the night. A hush falls over the crowd that had been overflowing with celebration. Relay For Life participants, survivors, and caregivers then gather to remember loved ones lost to cancer and to honor those whose fight continues.
Karen DeChristopher explained “The Empty Table.” She said “We call your attention to the small table that occupies a place of dignity and honor. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that some of our loved ones are missing from this gathering. They have been diagnosed with cancer, and they are some of the names and faces behind luminaries.
The chair is empty. Many of those who fought the battle with cancer are no longer with us, but rather than mourning their loss, we choose to celebrate their life.
These people are unable to be with their loved ones and families now, so let us join together to recognize and honor them, and to bear witness to their struggle and their memory.
The table is small, symbolizing the frailty of a single patient, sometimes alone in the fight against his or her disease.
The tablecloth is white, symbolic of the medical profession: doctors, nurses, and researchers who help fight the battle for life.
The single rose in the vase signifies the enduring love of their families and friends and the strength of a patients’ will to fight the disease that ultimately claimed many of them.
The pink ribbon on the vase represents the ribbons worn on the lapels of millions who support a continued search for a cure not only for breast cancer, but for other cancers as well — cancers that are expected to kill over half a million people in the United States this year.
A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of the bitter battle against a deadly disease, a battle fought by more than 1.3 million new patients each year.
The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless tears of personal anguish shed by the patient and those shed by family members and friends who have lost a loved one.
The glass is inverted in memory of those people who are not here to join our celebration of successes.
But, the lantern represents the light of hope that lives in the hearts of all of us — hope represented by cancer survivors and the hope for a cure discovered as a result of the detailed work of the medical profession made able through funds generated through events such as Relay For Life.”
It’s not too late to donate. Click here to make your donation to the Relay For Life Central Morris team.
PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association (LPPOA) held its annual open house and giant flea market on Saturday, June 6.
The day was full of events including dragon boat, swimming, face painting, food, playing in the sand, live music and a flea market offering many items. Lake Parsippany Fire Department, CERT, R.A.C.E.S., Rescue and Recovery, Parsippany Police Department and many organizations were present educating residents, and distributing literature.
Lake Parsippany is a private lake community quietly nestled in the center of Parsippany-Troy Hills, in Morris County,NJ. This 168 acre lake and grounds is fully funded and maintained by membership fees and member volunteers. We receive no State, County or Township funding. Our Community welcomes everyone to join our association, regardles of where you live and enjoy a piece of the lake.
The Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association members maintain and manage all operations of the lake throughout the year. The membership preserves this beautiful natural resource through its fees and through active volunteer participation in the community.
Membership is required to participate in its many activities that include fishing in a trout stocked lake, sailing, swimming, sunbathing, competitive sports, concerts, dances, family fun nights and much more.
Membership in the Association is not limited to Lake Parsippany Property Owners. Renters and residents from outside of the Lake Parsippany area are also welcome to join. The Association is a not for profit organization.
In addition to all of the activities available with membership, the Association also supports various Clubs and Committees.
For more information on Lake Parsippany, click here.
PARSIPPANY — Students from Parsippany Hills High School were at the IHOP on Saturday, June 6 washing cars to raise funds for Project Graduation.
The seniors participating were Jeevat Chhatwal, Jeeba Thomas, Isabela Manzano, Ambar Herrera, Nicholas Lopez, Anthony Kfoury, Talia Antonacci, Madeline Sanchez, Xavier La Rosa and Curtis Curlo.
Nicholas Lopez a student at PHHS and an employee at IHOP, arranged the fundraiser with IHOP owner Mo Abdelhadi.
The students charged $5.00 for each car wash, and IHOP gave each participant a $5.00 gift certificate to be used at the Parsippany location.
IHOP Parsippany has been involved with many community fundraisers.
If you are interested in any of the fundraising opportunities at IHOP, contact Mo Abdelhadi at (973) 396-8629.
International House of Pancakes (IHOP) is located at 792 Route 46 in the Arlington Plaza Shopping Center.
The primary goal of Project Graduation activities are to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking, drugging and driving and to reduce the number of youth involved in alcohol and other drug-related highway crashes. Across the country, Project Graduation and the chemical-free celebrations it inspired are the new tradition for graduating seniors.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Little League West ended up a very successful season and celebrated with a barbecue on Sunday, June 7.
The children had the opportunity to play on the water slide, in the bounce house, ride on the ponies or take a train ride.
The event was catered by All American BBQ and the menu included, salad, hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue chicken, potatoes, pasta salad and corn on the cob.
For more information on the Par-Troy Little League West contact Frank Neglia at (973) 326-1694. or email by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Recently students from Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School received MCSSADA (Morris County Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association) Scholar-Athlete Awards.
PARSIPPANY — MeWe Art is hosting a Spring Art Exhibition to celebrate the spring art exhibition. To celebrate the spring season, they share the beauty of art and the joy of creating art.
MeWe Art’s Third Spring Exhibition is now showing at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Road.
There are 32 amazing pieces of art work, from artists ranging from four years old to adult. Although several of the artists are quite young and have only attended a few classes in MeWe Art, the results are incredible.
Mewe Art was founded in 2011, with a business model focused on art education for most ages and levels. They have also instituted art collection and art and culture exchange programs. “Art is not only about skill and technique but it also offers an interesting perspective on how people observe and translate their own surroundings and experiences. In my eyes, everything could be related to art in many ways. It is fun to explore and share art with others.” Said Leeann Yang, the founder of MeWe Art.
PARSIPPANY — Cushman & Wakefield has completed the sale of Waterview Plaza, a 130,000-square-foot class A office building situated at 2001 Route 46 East. The firm’s Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group (CMG) team of David Bernhaut, Andy Merin, Andy Schwartz and Nick Karali represented seller Waterview Plaza Associates LLC, which developed the property in 1981. New owner Marcus Partners of Norwalk, Conn. has retained Bill Brown and Jason Tenenbaum of Cushman & Wakefield as leasing agents for the property.
“This transaction highlights the fact that the market has seen an uptick in office investment deals,” said Bernhaut. “Indeed, the highly liquid Morris County market, which benefits from a resilient and diverse business community, has accounted for 25 percent of all Northern New Jersey office building sales in the past 10 years, and that trend is continuing.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group recently won its seventh NAIOP NJ Deal of the Year award. “As a team, we have a number of pending transactions that should close in the next 60 days—including announcements we will be making shortly,” said Bernhaut.
The five-story Waterview Plaza is situated on seven acres near the intersection of I-80 and I-287, just minutes from Routes 202, 10 and 24, with expansive water views of the 775-acre Boonton Reservoir. Morristown and Newark Liberty airports are 15 and 35 minutes away respectively. Key tenants include Hennion & Walsh (23,200 square feet), and HQ Global Workplaces, LLC/Regus Corp. (20,000 square feet), both with long-term leases.
New owner Marcus Partners is set to launch a $2.6 million capital improvement program at Waterview Plaza. The program will include the renovation of the building’s lobbies and common areas, interior and exterior entryways, parking area, landscaping, restrooms and HVAC systems, as well as adding a high-end café on-site.
Based in East Rutherford, Cushman & Wakefield’s Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group specializes exclusively in investment sales of office, industrial, multifamily and retail properties throughout New Jersey, New York, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The team has completed more than $20 billion worth of transactions since 2000.
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