NEWARK — The New Jersey chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists awarded Parsippany Focus and it’s publisher Frank Cahill the prestigious ‘Courage Under Fire’ award on Saturday, June 27 at the NJ Historical Society in downtown Newark.
Cahill successfully fought a subpoena issued by Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Township Attorney John Inglesino to reveal his sources for a then unpublished article involving Former Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Captain James Carifi.
The Courts found that Parsippany Focus, an online news site, was awarded the same “shield law” protection afforded to print media (see NJ.com). In his ruling, Judge Honigfeld stated that “newspersons are allowed to protect the confidentiality of sources and news or information gathered during the course of their work.” He went on to say that Frank Cahill “is a credentialed newsperson,” and “the record demonstrates that the Focus is dedicated to disseminating information regarding the political activities of the Township.”
In light of these facts, Judge Honigfeld concluded, “the Court is satisfied that Cahill has overcome the threshold issue of whether he and the Focus are parties that may be entitled to the protection of the Shield Law.”
NJ-SPJ 2015 AwardsFrank Cahill, Bob Shapiro, President of NJ-SPJ, Jana Winter, formerly of Fox News
After the event Cahill told reporters “I don’t need to tell you that the wherewithal to fight the almost unlimited funds of a large municipality are daunting. Even though I knew I was on firm ground fighting the subpoena to reveal my sources, I was confident I would prevail. The Township of Parsippany’s mayor and it’s township attorney, John Inglesino sought to bleed me dry in the courts with legal fees, and they nearly succeeded. The absurd argument they made was that Parsippany Focus was not a newspaper, and thus I was not afforded certain protections.”
In addition to Cahill, Jana Winter of Fox News and Andrew Flinchbuagh, a reporter for The Lacey Reporter who underwent arrest, rather than turn over his camera to police without a warrant earned the coveted award. All three ultimately won their cases.
PARSIPPANY — Mack-Cali Realty Corporation announced that it has sold its commercial office property located at 14 Sylvan Way, in Mack-Cali Business Campus, for approximately $81.4 million to Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT II, Inc. In addition to the sales price, Griffin is assuming responsibility for approximately $2 million in future tenant improvement allowance.
14 Sylvan Way was developed in 2013 pursuant to a long-term, net lease to serve as the extension of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation’s headquarters. The three-story, 203,506-square-foot class A office building is fully leased to Wyndham.
Mack-Cali was represented in the transaction by Jose Cruz and Kevin O’Hearn, both of HFF.
Mitchell E. Rudin, chief executive officer of Mack-Cali, commented, “This was an excellent opportunity to monetize the value of this class A corporate headquarters. The proceeds will be reinvested into more strategic growth opportunities.”
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) providing management, leasing, development, construction and other tenant-related services for its class A real estate portfolio. Mack-Cali owns or has interests in 279 properties, consisting of 260 office and office/flex properties totaling approximately 30.5 million square feet and 19 multi-family rental properties containing approximately 5,700 residential units, all located in the Northeast. The properties enable the Company to provide a full complement of real estate opportunities to its diverse base of commercial and residential tenants.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2015 celebrated their graduation on Thursday, June 25. The commencement was held at County College of Morris.
Among the students graduating were Mohamed Salam Abdulla, Humza Abid, Luis F. Abrajan, Mariah Michele Acree, Melissa Nicole Agostinho, Ryan Ahlberg, Muhammad Bilal, Ahmad Kazi, Fariha Ahmed, Saif Ahmed, Camila C. Albuquerque, Kimberly Michelle Aldana, Neena Andican, Angelo Gino Andrada, Talia Maria Antonacci, Olivia G. Arcilla, Saddaf Asghar, Lauren Elizabeth Astor, Anthony M. Azzizzo, Alexandra Irini Bakalis, Ashwin Balani, Pooja Hetal Banker, Anthony Vincent Barlotta, John Belote, Thomas Andrew Berardo, Arpan Bhavsar, Ryan Blake Gregory, William Bollman, Conan Bradley, Johnna Rae Brooks, Richard Michael Bruno III, DaiJanae Ajaih Bryant, Christian A. Buitrago, Nazier Lamar Ravon Burns, Morgan Elizabeth Burwell, Jason Sean Byrne, Vincent James Calabrese III, Sally Andrea Campuzano, Jessica Canales, Diego Carvajal, Vincent Michael Castellana, Guillermo Antonio Castillo, Eva Rose Cavanaugh, Alison Jeanne Cerri, Emily Ann Cerri, Catherine S. Chen, Kristen Chen, Jeevat Kaur Chhatwal, Earl Victor Christofferson III, Elliot W. Cocke, Carter Carsten Cooper, Eric Scott Courtney, Erin Maureen Crystal and Curtis M. Curio.
Also graduating were Christopher Da Costa, Brianna Michele Dance, Stephanie Marie Datri, Olivia Catherine Dauber, Amanda Kimberley Davis, Nicholas A. Davis, Caitlyn Marie De Vre, Matthew Ernest DeBenedette, Antonios Dedes, Margarita Dedes, Collin Thomas De Lade, Het Jitendra Desai, Rishi M. Desai, Samir D. Done, John F. DuBose, Jakub Samuel Duma, Sheikh Zeeshan Elahi-Siddiqui, Victoria Amy Eng, Caroline Nicole Ernst, Renzo Isaiah Trimaiiez Espinosa, Kaileigh Elisabeth Estler, Daniel Logan Eyerman, Cassandra Erin Fahy, Connor Andrew Fahy, Amanda Marie Farkas, Evan Favia, Andre’ Carlos Fernandes, Mitchell Adrian Folan, Amanda Laureen Foley, William Christopher Foote, Brett Eric Friedensohn, Benjamin Joseph Frigeri, Joceline Fuentes-Maya, Zachary Taylor Fyfe, Angelo Gallego, Shivam K. Gandhi, Yashsvi P. Gandhi, Carissa Joelle G. Ganihong, Michael Garcia, Christopher Thomas Gardner, Joseph Mark Gasbarro, Jasper Anton Gates, Alexandra A. Gilgorri, Michael Logan Ginsberg, Meredith Ann Giovanelli, Angela Carmen Giradelli, Andrew Cullen Goetschkes, Juan Jose Gomez, Sergio Gomez, Frederick Charles Green, Andrew M. Greenfield, Jordan Alexis Gross, Christian Javier Guevara-Rodriguez and Rohan Gupta.
Graduates included Samer E. Habib, Daniel George Haddad, Luke Anthony Haltigan, Maxime Hardouin, Ryan Thomas Hartmann, Zohair Hasan, Rennato Herrera, Ambar Esther Herrera Almestica Nicholas Ryan Hill, Rebecca Ho, Lauren Elizabeth Hopkins, Deanna Nicole lancu, Nina lndyke, James T. Jacob, William Jacobus, James Edward Joyce, John Edward Joyce II, Matthew John Joyce, Ariel Humberto Juarez, Sagar Kadakia, Shayne Kiley Kelly, Parker James Kerrigan, James David Keyes, Anthony Kfoury, Daniel Kinskey-Lebeda, Kevin Pereira Kocanaogullari, Gabriella Heidi Konke, Elizabeth Catherine, Kyle-LaBell Xavier, La Rosa, Francesca S. La Spina, Danelle Kelsey Lang, Tin Thanh Le, Grace Lee, Matthew Wai-Yin Lee, Allison Shea Leonard, Jonathan Enoch Leung, Ethan Levy, Alice V. Liang, Xiong Ying Liang, Annemarie Lillis, Julie Brice Litwinsky, Derek Liu, Justin D. Loder, Matthew Long, Nicholas Alfredo Lopez, Connor Lozaw, Nina Sarah Lyow, Richard J. Madison, Lindsey Anne Magbitang, Muhammad Afuan Malik, Meera J. Mansuria, Isabela Manzano, Bryan Marcus, Jason Andrew Marin, Vannesa Bridget Martinez, Ajanee I. McConnell, Sean Patrick McConnell, Kyle Aaron McGinley, Chelsea McKnight, Tracey C. Miller, Hamid Mir, Nil Mistry, Marina S. Mitrakos, Nicholas Molinaro, Thomas J. Molloy, Bishal Kumar Mondal, Daniel S. Mondschein, Jonathan A. Morales, Margaret Ann Moutis, Catherine Grace Mow, Karl Liang Mulligan, Kaitlyn Ann Murphy, Amrit Jeremy Nagendran, Vincent Anthony Natoli, Nicholas Steven Neglia, Uri Z. Nemirovsky, Luis Jose Neyra Liviapoma, ChanceLevie Ngnengone Mengara, Dang-Huy Francis Ngoc Nguyen, Sang Minh Nguyen, Gianna Rose Norelli-Cicerone, Mark Lowell Novak, Marilyn Margaret Ortiz, Reed S. Osterman, Gianna Nicole Pallis, Dominic Pasquale Paraan, Erin K. Paris, Juliette Parker, Archan Monil Patel, Chandni A. Patel, Dhruv A. Patel, Harshkumar Rajani Patel, Kishan Naren Patel, Krupa G. Patel, Meesha D. Patel, Neil A. Patel, Neil B. Patel, Niki D. Patel, Priyal T. Patel, Raj H. Patel, Yesh Y. Patel, Victoria Justine Paterson, Sneha Sachin Patwardhan, Sharon Penn, Gregory C. Persaud, Grace AnnMarie Petinakis, Genevieve Ann Pica, Nicholas Ricardo Pierson, Christopher David Pietrowicz, Nicole Elizabeth Poccia, James Christopher Pocelinko, Madeleine Hart Pochettino, Adam David Pollack, Anupama Ponukumati, Alyssa Marie Proietto and Cassandra Lace Przyhocki.
And Mary E. Rainero, Jose A. Reano, Christian Darrell N. Reyes, Justin Ricker, Sasha Rider, Thomas Clifford Riley, Matthew James Roca, Julia Marie Rodriguez, Rebecca Lynn Russell, Christina C. Russo, Simone Isabella Russo, Dikshant Sahay, Sonia Samantha Samtani, Madeline Sanchez, Eshan Saran, Shirley Saylor, Jasmine Schroeder, Brian Westley Schultz, Matthew Anthony Scopellito, Veronica N. Serkowska, Ashley E. Sgambati, Reema K. Shah, Brendan Patrick Shanahan, Ryan James Shaw, Madeline Haley Skovronek, Avyaktan Srinivasan, Brittney A. Stark, Brianna Tamara Starke, Ryan Nielsen Stensgaard, Jasmina Stojanoska, Edward Joseph Strocchia, Trevor Y S Tang, Cynthia L. Tello, Agni Kiran Thadikonda, Priya Thakar, Jeeba Thomas, Katharine Ann Thomasen, Sanjana Thorat, Laila Diane Tlack, Sebastian Torres, Tu Anh Tran, Robert Vincent Turner III, Parth V. Vachhani, Ronald M. Vasilik, Kaylie Vazquez, Krupa Vekaria Dinh Trong Vo, Vishwa Kalpesh Vyas, Shane Douglas Vyskocil, Alexandra Morgan Walek, Annie S. Wang, Ashley Wang, Tiffany Wei, Kira Emilie Welenc, Marion Elizabeth White, Teddi Renae White, Megan Elizabeth Willson, David Scott Wilton, Alezander Lin Wu, Michael Wu, Varshita R. Yerva, Neha Zahid, David Wu Zhong, Katelyn J. Zicker and Ryan Christopher Ziobro were among the graduates.
The Diplomas
Superintendent of Schools Scott Rixford
PHHS Principal Michael DiSanto
Shane Vyskocil
Graduates Nick Hill, Nick Molinaro and Nicholas Lopez
Jasmnina Stojanoska, Christina Russo, Richie Bruno and Simone Russo,
Mark Novak, Matt DeBenedette and Reed Osterman
PHHS Graduate waves to the crowd
PHHS Graduates
Graduates raising their hand
Jeeba Thomas speaking about the History of Class of 2015
Jeeba Thomas takes a “selfie”
Board Vice President Frank Neglia
Board Vice President Frank Neglia presents Angelo Gallego with his diploma
Board Vice President Frank Neglia presenting a diploma to his son Nick Neglia
Board Vice President Frank Neglia presenting diploma to Christina Russo
Board Vice President Frank Neglia presenting Mariah Acree with her diploma
JD Keyes recives his diploma
Graduates waiting on line to recive their diplomas
Kaileigh Estler walking up to get her diploma
Graduate receiving diploma
Board member Michael Pietrowicz presenting diploma
Matt Joyce recieving his diploma from Board Member Michael Pietrowicz’
Matt Joyce happy to recive his diploma
Teddy White receiving her diploma fromMichael Pietrowicz’
Graduate holding up her diploma
Nicholas Davis recieving his diploma fromMichael Pietrowicz’
Nicholas Davis
Anthony Barlotta
The Class of 2015
Eddie Strocchia and Anthony Barlotta
some Students were emotional after the graduation
Matt Joyce with his mother
Simone Russo and Mary Rainero
Dinh Vo recives flowers from Elaine Rivera
Caitlyn DeVre and Mariah Acree
Talia Antonacci and Mariah Acree
Sheila Almestica, Auba Herrera and Juan Herrera
Parents and Friends congragulating their children
Flowers and bears were for sale outside the facility
Class officers were Jebba Thomas, President; Shane Vyskocil, Vice Presidents, Alison Cerri, Secretary and Benjamin Frigeri, Treasurer.
Within hours of Friday’s historic Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage, most social media websites changed their logos or homepage to celebrate. Parsippany Focus was able to take these screenshots:
Mark Zuckerbook and millions of others changed their profile photo to include the rainbow flag with it’s own “celebrate pride” tool.A google search for “marriage equality” turns up this rainbow.Tumblr changed it’s logo.Twitter’s new rainbow logo.Vimeo.The White House official website proudly displayed the rainbow flag.The White House Facebook page.The official Youtube channel page.The Linkedin logo showing off it’s new colors.
The vehicle flipped and the driver had to be extricated
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Angelo Beneduce, 68, Parsippany, was traveling in the left lane on Route 46 West, approaching the Beverwyck Road intersection, when Mr. Joshi Neeraj, 32, was traveling parallel to Mr. Beneduce, in the right lane on Route 46 west. Beneduce stated put on his left hand signal to merge onto the stack lanes on Route 46 to turn onto South Beverwyck Road. He stated that Mr. Bobby Shizas, impacted his vehicle in the rear causing Mr. Shizas vehicle to overturn onto the passenger side, taking up the west bound lanes. The accident occurred on Friday, June 19 at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Shizas was entrapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated from the vehicle by Parsippany Rescue and Recovery and Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5. He was then transported by Parsippany Emergency Medical Services to St. Clares Hospital with minor injuries.
Police investigation revealed that Mr. Shizas was at fault for following too close and driver inattention.
All three vehicles were towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Gerit Tosh investigated the scene.
Mr. Shizas was the driver of the vehicle that flipped.
The traffic on Route 46 was backed up to New Road
The windshield shattered from the vehicle
The vehicle flipped and the driver had to be extricated
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Food Pantry, located at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha is in dire need of restocking.
They distribute food all year-long to needy residents, not just on holidays. Donations of non-perishable food items are always needed. The most needed items are canned goods such as fruit, fruit juices, evaporated milk, vegetables, meat, sardines, tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey, soups and stews. Dry goods such as beans, cereal, pasta, rice, diced potatoes, peanut butter, jelly, prepared tomato sauce, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, powered milk, condiments such as salad dressing, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup; household items such as toilet tissue and laundry detergent. Supermarket gift cards are also readily accepted.
Donations can be brought to the Community Center. The Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, except holidays.
Any resident in need of supplemental food are invited to call (973) 263-7163 or (973) 263-7351/52.
Ready-made bags of basic food staples such as canned goods, cereal and dried food, are available through donations from individuals, schools, scouts and churches.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Health Department is offering a Free Baby Clinic on Monday, August 24 for uninsured children five years old and under.
Your child will receive a wellness checkup and immunizations from our pediatrician.
Call (973) 263-7160 and ask for our nurse, Carmela to schedule an appointment.
Please remember to submit your child’s vaccination records to our nurse prior to
your appointment on August 24.
The Health Depatment is located at Parsippany Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha.
PARSIPPANY — UPDATE TO PARSIPPANY BOULEVARD / LITTLETON ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
The paving project affecting Parsippany Boulevard Northbound lanes is postponed. The construction project at the Parsippany Boulevard and Littleton Road intersection is still ongoing as follows:
From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Littleton Road East of the Parsippany Boulevard intersection will be closed due to construction. The following access is affected:
1) Traffic traveling East from 202 will NOT be able to continue through the Parsippany Blvd. intersection.
2) Traffic traveling South on Parsippany Boulevard will NOT be able to make a left turn onto Littleton Rd.
3) Traffic traveling North on Parsippany Road will NOT be able to make a right turn onto Littleton Road.
DETOURS:
Please use Route 46 East to the Littleton Spur which is located between the gas stations prior to Smith Rd. This will direct you to the intersection at the District 6 Firehouse near the Rt. 287 North on-ramp. Thank you for your patience.
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PARSIPPANY — Demolition of the historic Kirkbride building continues at the former site of Greystone Hospital in the southwestern portion of the township.
PARSIPPANY — Uncle Sam’s Avengers Motorcycle Club (USAMC) recently held a Beefsteak Fundraiser, and the proceeds were donated to Nick Taylor. The fundraiser was held on Friday, June 19 at The Russian Hall, Little Falls.
On Saturday, June 27, USAMC President Dan Bendas and Vice President Ted Anderson presented Marine Nick Taylor with a check for $5,500. Nick’s girlfriend, Emily Ward and his sister Samantha Taylor looks on.
Ted Anderson, Samantha Taylor, Emily Ward and Danny Bendas presenting a check to Nick Taylor
The 21-year-old Marine and Chester resident graduated from Mendham High School and attended Rutgers University for a year. Nick realized his career path was better suited to be clad in fatigues, and set off for Parris Island, South Carolina in May 2014.
He graduated in August 2014, then moved on to the School of Infantry at Camp Geiger in North Carolina for two months before graduating in November 2014 and becoming a Marine.
Taylor moved to the Twenty-Nine Palms Marine base in California to continue his new life when tragedy struck.
According to a recent GoFundMe page set up by Taylor’s family, three weeks after resuming his California training, Nick was in a major car crash with fellow Marines.
As a result of the rollover crash, Taylor’s injuries led him to be paralyzed from the waist down. Those injuries included a broken sternum, multiple broken ribs, a ruptured spleen, a broken hand, and a complete crush to his T4/T5 vertebra.
Taylor returned to New Jersey in mid-December and is continuing rehabilitation at Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Chester. He underwent another surgery in February to rectify the original spinal surgery that took place after the crash.
Taylor was able to spend a week at his parent’s home in March before returning for additional rehabilitation.
“Although Nick has the support of the entire Marine Corp behind him, as well as wonderful insurance, he and his family still have a lot of out-of-pocket expenses,” according to the GoFundMe page set up to help with expenses. “There is a lot of work underway to make the house a home for him and his “new normal” life. Expenses will include medical equipment, ADA home improvements, and car modifications.”
Uncle Sam’s Avengers Motorcycle Club (USAMC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2009 in Morris County.
They support the communities in which they live and work, by organizing and participating in events that assist Active Duty Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and children or families in need of our help. USAMC rides for charity.
Uncle Sam’s Avengers is comprised of active and retired Law Enforcement Officers, U.S. Military, Firemen, and E.M.T.’s.
Their mission is to bring together a group of patriots who share an enthusiasm of motorcycles and promote this enthusiasm throughout the community with our camaraderie through group rides, and charitable events.
For more information on Uncle Sam’s Avengers, click here.
Pictured (left to right) is Michelle Troast, Rosa LoPiccolo, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, holding Oliver, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Robert Peluso, John Camilleri, Pet Valu mascot and Missy Bintlif.
PARSIPPANY — Pet Valu’s new location celebrated with a Grand Opening at the Parsippany store on Saturday, June 27. Pet Valu is located at Morris Hills Shopping Center.
There were complimentary refreshments, face painting, raffle prizes and fun with the Pet Valu mascot.
A variety of animal rescues and organizations were onsite throughout the day facilitating pet adoptions and showcasing pet services: Ruff Rehab Inc., Mind of Dog, LLC, Classy Lassies Mobile Pet Spa, FernDog LLC and Miss Pat’s Cats.
Pet Valu Pet Store is a specialty retailer of premium pet food, treats, toys and accessories. They offer over 7,000 products, including holistic, national and premium brands of pet foods and treats as well as a wide selection of essential and innovative pet supplies for all budgets, purchased from over 200 suppliers in 11 countries. Click here to visit Pet Valu online.
Tons of toys for your furry friend
Tons of toys for your furry friend
Self-serice dog baths
The mural of Greystone is painted on the wall of Pet Valu
Tons of toys for your furry friend
Tons of toys for your furry friend
Michelle Troast, Robert Peluso, Robert Jr and Ildiko Peluso
PARSIPPANY — The graduating class of Parsippany Hills High School spent the evening after graduation partying at MetLife Stadium. The students arrived around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 and boarded the buses at 4:30 a.m. to return back to the school.
Project Graduation, coordinated by Joanie McGinley and the Project Graduation committee is an annual event. The primary aims 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.
The signs outside the Stadium were ready for the Vikings
The party was at MetLife Stadium
Nicholas Neglia getting off the bus at MetLife Stadium
Friends waiting to enter MetLife Stadium
Friends waiting to enter MetLife Stadium
Danny Eyerman, Christian Buitrago and Nicole Poccia
Gianno Norelli-Cicerone, Brianna Starke and Susan Festa
Nicolas Davis is surrounded by girls: Meesha Patel, Sally Campuzano and Lassie Fahy
Juan Gomez hanging with JD Keyes
Reed Osterman and Shayne Kelly
The graduates got to shoot some hoops
Cassandra Lace Przyhocki, Nicholas Lopez and Madeline Skovronek
Segio Gomez, Ambar Herrera, Franki LaSpina, Luis Negra and Guillermo Castillo
Ryan Shaw, Raj Distnct, Anthony Barlotta, Amanda Davis, Christ DaCosta, Angelo Gallego and Neil Patel
Angelo Gallego (#3) on the field of MetLife Stadium
Anthony Barlotta (#7) on the field at Met Life Stadium
Shayne Kelly Jousting with Olivia Arcilla
Rebecca Ho Jousting with Ryan Ziobro
Parker Kerrigan and Morgan Burwell Jousting
The signs at MetLife Stadium
Lexi Bakalis on one of the many attractions during Project Graduation
Graduates enjoying the field at Met Life Stadium
PHHS Principal, Mr. Michael DiSanto
Mr. Todd Ricker, Coordinating Principal Athletics (PHHS & BMS)/K-12 Physical Education and Health (PHHS/BMS/Eastlake/Intervale/Lake Parsippany/Littleton/Mt. Tabor)
The Zipline Experience
Angelo Gallego (#3) on the field of MetLife Stadium
There were many events on the field at MetLife Stadium
Mike Garcia and Shayne Kelly
The Class of 2015 would like to thank the following merchants and families for supporting Project Graduation:
A’Viance
Ward Painting Contractor
Acorn Home Improvements
Advanced Auto Parts
Advocare LLC
Ad-Wear Screenprinting
Ah’Pizz
AJ O’Connor Associates, Inc.
AJACO Towing
Alan Jay Rich, LLC
Alfred Dunner
Anthony & Sons Bakery
Anthony Francos
Any Excuse for a Party
Applebees
Aristocrat Limousine & Bus Co.
Around the Clock Sweeping
Arthur’s of Morris Plains
Ashia
Atelier Country Salon and Spa
B&G Foods
Baldwin Bakery and Bagels
Baldwin News & Food Store
Baldwin Pizzeria & Restaurant
Bedding Shoppe
Blink Fitness
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bumples, LLC
Caggiano Orthodontics LLC
Catherine Artke Cleaning Services
Central Middle School PTA
Century 21
Cerbo Lumber & Hardware
Christine Karpack Agent
Colonial Concrete Co.
Custom Decorators Workroom, LLC.
Cutting Edge Landscaping, LLC.
D & B Chinese Restaurant
Dick & Sara Wilde
DJ Drewsie
Dr. De La Rosa
Dunkin Donuts – Lake Hiawatha
Eccola Italian Bistro
Empire Diner
Firestone
First Managed Care Option
Foodtown
Fuddruckers
Gourmet Café
Hart Personnel, Inc.
Hills of Troy Neighbourhood Assoc.
Hoover’s Tavern
Houlihan’s
IBEW Local Union 102
IHOP
Imhoff Company
J.P. New Construction
James Jewelers, Inc.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet
Joy Nails
KStrength Sports Training
Kabab Paradise
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Knollwood School PTA
Kohr’s Frozen Yogurt
LA Fitness
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Life Size Entertainment
Longhorn Steakhouse
M.A. Jewelers
M&E Soap Company
Mara’s Café and Bakery
Mario’s Express Service
Mary Lou Hale’s School of Dance
Massage Envy Spa
Matthew Dobish
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Morris Hills Veterinary Clinic
Mount Holleran Towne Tavern
Mountain Lakes Auto Spa
Mountain Lakes Bagels Deli & Café
Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Poccia, Jr and daughter
Nail Passion
Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning
NJ Advanced Pain Management
Northvail School PTA
Outback Steakhouse of Parsippany
Papa Johns Pizza
Par-Troy Little League East
Par-Troy West Little League
Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education
Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge No 2078
Parsippany Focus
Parsippany Foot and Ankle LLC
Parsippany High School PTA
Parsippany Municipal Alliance Committee
Parsippany Public Employees Local 1
Parsippany’s Best
Parties Are Us Rentals
Partridge Run Apartments
Paul Miller Audi
Pep Boys
Photo Zone
PNY Technologies, Inc.
Priola Funeral Service
Przyhocki Services Inc.
PTF Sports
Public Works Management LLC
Pure Restaurant and Lounge
K. Hughes
Red Stone Tavern
Restaurant Depot
Retro Fitness
Robert Iracane, CPA
Ro-Lo Systems Inc
Route 46 Park Plaza Association
S Cerbo & Sons, Inc.
Sancon Services Inc.
Sogo
Sound Waves
St. Peter the Apostle Church
Staples
Sunrise ShopRite – STARS Program
Sunrise ShopRite of Parsippany, LLC
Super Scoops
Sushi-Kuu Restaurant, Lake Hiawatha
Teresa Canderozzi
TGI Fridays
The American BBQ Company
The Arena’s at Woodbridge
The Burdick Family
The DaCosta Family
The Durburow Family
The McGinley Family
The Michael Konner Corp.
The Neglia Family
Thermo Express Printing
Thomas and Theresa Pallis
Thom-Mist, Inc.
Tocad/Sunpack
Troy-Hills School PTA
Venice Food Corporation
VFW Post 10184
Vinhas Jewelers
Vitale’s Trattoria
Wan Fu Yuan, Inc.
Wendy’s of Parsippany
William & Kathryn Masters, Jr.
Wine Amphorae Wines & Liquors LLC
Woman’s Club of Parsippany
Special Thanks to: STA-Student Transportation of America
Natalie Hall, Erin Hoffman, Kaila Migliazza, Danielle Jannarone and Lauren Durborow singing a song during a karaoke session
PARSIPPANY — The graduating class of Parsippany High School spent the evening after graduation partying at the Woodbridge Community Center. The students arrived around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 and boarded the buses at 4:30 a.m. to return back to the school.
Project Graduation, coordinated by Ellen Jones and the Project Graduation committee is an annual event.
The Hypnotist entertained the graduates upon arrival at the Community Center.
After the Hypnotist, the students enjoyed swimming, ice skating, roller skating, karaoke, games, basketball, pool, card games and more.
The primary aims 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.
BFF Andrew Massefski and Aarin Feliz
Brian Carter eating some of the delicious food served during the event
Joshua Lustig
Jacob Ryan Helmlinger enjoying the event
Andrew Smith and Giancarlo Michael Colasuonno
Aarin Feliz roller skating
Hayden Cerrato and Stephen Persaud swimming
Events included Ping Pong
Matthew Ruggiero, Kristina Ollo, Gabriella Davino and Erick Abinader
Natalie Hall, Erin Hoffman, Kaila Migliazza, Danielle Jannarone and Lauren Durborow singing a song during a karaoke session
Andrew Smith playing ping pong
The graduates enjoying the evening
The girls were swimming
Shail Patel pushing around Shannon Bayrak
Brian Carter with a serious look
Shannon Bayrak and Shail Patel
She has Hayden Cerrato eating out of her hands
Heenal Gandhi and Anna Chandra enjoying the evening
The Class of 2015 would like to thank the following merchants and families for supporting Project Graduation:
A’Viance
Ward Painting Contractor
Acorn Home Improvements
Advanced Auto Parts
Advocare LLC
Ad-Wear Screenprinting
Ah’Pizz
AJ O’Connor Associates, Inc.
AJACO Towing
Alan Jay Rich, LLC
Alfred Dunner
Anthony & Sons Bakery
Anthony Francos
Any Excuse for a Party
Applebees
Aristocrat Limousine & Bus Co.
Around the Clock Sweeping
Arthur’s of Morris Plains
Ashia
Atelier Country Salon and Spa
B&G Foods
Baldwin Bakery and Bagels
Baldwin News & Food Store
Baldwin Pizzeria & Restaurant
Bedding Shoppe
Blink Fitness
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bumples, LLC
Caggiano Orthodontics LLC
Catherine Artke Cleaning Services
Central Middle School PTA
Century 21
Cerbo Lumber & Hardware
Christine Karpack Agent
Colonial Concrete Co.
Custom Decorators Workroom, LLC.
Cutting Edge Landscaping, LLC.
D & B Chinese Restaurant
Dick & Sara Wilde
DJ Drewsie
Dr. De La Rosa
Dunkin Donuts – Lake Hiawatha
Eccola Italian Bistro
Empire Diner
Firestone
First Managed Care Option
Foodtown
Fuddruckers
Gourmet Café
Hart Personnel, Inc.
Hills of Troy Neighbourhood Assoc.
Hoover’s Tavern
Houlihan’s
IBEW Local Union 102
IHOP
Imhoff Company
J.P. New Construction
James Jewelers, Inc.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet
Joy Nails
KStrength Sports Training
Kabab Paradise
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Knollwood School PTA
Kohr’s Frozen Yogurt
LA Fitness
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Life Size Entertainment
Longhorn Steakhouse
M.A. Jewelers
M&E Soap Company
Mara’s Café and Bakery
Mario’s Express Service
Mary Lou Hale’s School of Dance
Massage Envy Spa
Matthew Dobish
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Morris Hills Veterinary Clinic
Mount Holleran Towne Tavern
Mountain Lakes Auto Spa
Mountain Lakes Bagels Deli & Café
Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Poccia, Jr and daughter
Nail Passion
Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning
NJ Advanced Pain Management
Northvail School PTA
Outback Steakhouse of Parsippany
Papa Johns Pizza
Par-Troy Little League East
Par-Troy West Little League
Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education
Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge No 2078
Parsippany Focus
Parsippany Foot and Ankle LLC
Parsippany High School PTA
Parsippany Municipal Alliance Committee
Parsippany Public Employees Local 1
Parsippany’s Best
Parties Are Us Rentals
Partridge Run Apartments
Paul Miller Audi
Pep Boys
Photo Zone
PNY Technologies, Inc.
Priola Funeral Service
Przyhocki Services Inc.
PTF Sports
Public Works Management LLC
Pure Restaurant and Lounge
K. Hughes
Red Stone Tavern
Restaurant Depot
Retro Fitness
Robert Iracane, CPA
Ro-Lo Systems Inc
Route 46 Park Plaza Association
S Cerbo & Sons, Inc.
Sancon Services Inc.
Sogo
Sound Waves
St. Peter the Apostle Church
Staples
Sunrise ShopRite – STARS Program
Sunrise ShopRite of Parsippany, LLC
Super Scoops
Sushi-Kuu Restaurant, Lake Hiawatha
Teresa Canderozzi
TGI Fridays
The American BBQ Company
The Arena’s at Woodbridge
The Burdick Family
The DaCosta Family
The Durburow Family
The McGinley Family
The Michael Konner Corp.
The Neglia Family
Thermo Express Printing
Thomas and Theresa Pallis
Thom-Mist, Inc.
Tocad/Sunpack
Troy-Hills School PTA
Venice Food Corporation
VFW Post 10184
Vinhas Jewelers
Vitale’s Trattoria
Wan Fu Yuan, Inc.
Wendy’s of Parsippany
William & Kathryn Masters, Jr.
Wine Amphorae Wines & Liquors LLC
Woman’s Club of Parsippany
Special Thanks to: STA-Student Transportation of America
Taner Uygun, James Brennan, Andrew Massefski and Skyler Gohn
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School Graduates Andrew Massefski and Joseph Zolla held a graduation party so big they had to close off Calumet Avenue to place tables, chairs and tents in the middle of the road.
The rain on Saturday afternoon, June 27, didn’t stop the event. Friends, family members, graduates showed up in the down pouring rain to celebrate with the two graduates.
The two families had a giant delicious array of food: hamburgers, hot dogs, lemon chicken, lasagna, sausage and peppers, salads, fruit salad, watermelon to name a few.
Andrew, Class President, will be attending William Paterson University in the fall, and Joseph will be attending University of Rhode Island.
Nicolas Limanov and Skyler Gohn
Nicolas Limanov, Frank Cahill and Andrew Massefski celebrate Andrew’s graduation
(Standing) Mrs. Fales, Skylar Gohn, Emily Fales and Mrs. Brennan. (Sitting) Daniel Campbell, Taner Uygun, James Brennan, Mr. Massefski and Andrew Massefski
Congratulations Joseph Zolla
Congratulations Andrew Massefski
Jorge Guan, Jackie Guan and Ryan Guan
Taner Uygun, James Brennan, Andrew Massefski and Skyler Gohn
Scott Massefski and Parsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill
Coach Greg Cleary, Nicolas Limanov and IHOP owner Mo Abdelhadi
PARSIPPANY — Nicolas Limanov, Parsippany Focus Photograher presented Coach Greg Cleary with a plaque congratulating the Parsippany High School Red Hawks Softball team on their outstanding 2015 season with a record of 24–6 and the second most wins in program history. The team won the 2015 NJAC Liberty Division Conference title, the school’s first such title since 1991. They also captured the 2015 North II, Group II State Sectional Championship, the first section title for the softball program since 1986. The girls were the only team to win a State sectional title in Morris County this season. Parsippany High School Red Hawks were ranked #3 in the State for Group II Schools by the Star Ledger.
Nick arranged with Co-owner Mo Abdelhadi of International House of Pancakes (IHOP) to treat the team to a breakfast.
Mo Abdelhadi of International House of Pancakes (IHOP) supplied breakfast to the team
Nicolas Limanov congratulating the team
Coach Greg Cleary, Nicolas Limanov and IHOP Manager Julianna Lopez
Sara Waffenfeld and Autum Foley
Angelica Link
The plaque will be displayed at Parsippany High School
Coach Greg Cleary, Nicolas Limanov and IHOP owner Mo Abdelhadi
Danielle Kalb, Bob Kalb, Robert Peluso, Paul Kennelly and Linda Kennelly
PARSIPPANY — Horizon Adult Day Center held an Open House on Friday, June 26.
Horizon Adult Day Center Program Coordinators Bob and Danielle Kalb conducted tours of their new facility for all the guests at their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
The super friendly staff created a homelike setting where seniors can spend time in comfort, sharing experiences with their peers. The center contains a library with volumes of written and audio books and publications in easy to read fonts. A sitting area for games and refreshments as well as a spa are where seniors can get and give manicures. They offer exercise therapy, spa sessions, arts and crafts, knitting and scrapbooking, movie classics and continental breakfast and hot lunches are served.
Horizon Adult Day Center is committed to providing support to those who can no longer stay at home without supervision. They offer daytime care where our seniors can thrive in a social setting and feel a sense of independence and respect. Horizon Adult Day Center delivers affordable and quality care, while providing a safe environment in a home-like setting.
Horizon Adult Day Center is located at 3 Green Hill Road, and can be reached by calling (973) 884-Care (2273). They are conveniently located next to Green Hill Plaza (QuickChek) on Parsippany Road.
PARSIPPANY — Color Vibe 5K Run colors Parsippany. Color Vibe is a color blast 5K that is all about having fun and getting covered from top to toe with splashes of color pandemonium. All color is 100% safe, edible, biodegradable, and beautiful. It is D&C approved and non-toxic.
The Color Vibe 5K was held on Saturday, June 27 at Central Park of Morris County, continues on Sunday, June 28. Click here for the runners guide.
Thousands of people participated in the Color Vibe 5K. Waves of approximately 500 runners left the starting line area. Then waves left every 4-6 minutes until all runners were released.
The participants got color blasted with Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple, and Green as they ran, (or walk) through the Color Vibe zones, and they had the feeling like they were floating in a cloud of double rainbow happiness.
There were multiple color stations throughout the course. This is where they were blasted with a variety of colors. Many of our runners choose to wear glasses or protective eyewear to protect their eyes and a bandana to keep the color out of their mouths. Color Vibe was selling snazzy Color Vibe bandanas. The color used is made in the USA and is 100% safe and biodegradeable. There was plenty of color throughout the course and at the finish line party.
The Color Vibe is proud to help our community, not only by bringing a ton of colorful happiness to Parsippany, but also helping out a local charity. Color Vibe is supporting the New Jersey AIDS Services. The mission of New Jersey AIDS Services is to respond compassionately and responsibly to the HIV/AIDS crisis by providing supportive services, housing opportunities, prevention strategies and education to enhance the community we serve. The vision of NJAS is to create a community of acceptance where the social issues of HIV/AIDS can be abundantly met.
One of the color stations
One of the color stations
Kona Ice Truck was there greeting participants. Michelle Neidgenberg and Jennifer Pante were waiting on line for delicious Kona Ice
The finish line is full of colors
The dance party was very colorful
Paulo Mange, Karla Chinchillo, Katie Monge, Annie Monge, Avril Bermudez and Seidy Banantes were participating in Color Vibe
The lines at Kona Ice
Madona Negron, Ilona Reader and Valeru Pholon at the finish line
Joann McEniry, Chief Operating Officer of NJ Aids Services were one of the many sponsors of the event
Color Vibe
Councilman Louis Valori participated in the Color Vibe 5K
Color Run
FDU School of Pharmacy was supplying water at the event. Dr. Pamela Giordano, Parsippany Resident Kallope Damalas (Class of 2018), Sara Angione (Class of 2017) and Adam Carlson
Horizon Adult Day Center Program Coordinators Bob and Danielle Kalb conducted tours of their new facility for all the guests at their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
