PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School Girls’ Softball Team received a proclamation from Mayor James Barberio for their outstanding 2015 season and for winning the 2015 NJAC Liberty Division Conference title.
In addition, International House of Pancakes (IHOP) will honor the team on Saturday, June 27.
The proclamation issued by Mayor James Barberio read:
Whereas, Parsippany is a township filled with excitement and spirit because the Parsippany High School Girls’ Softball Team has had an outstanding 2015 season and has won the 2015 NJAC Liberty Division Conference title, the school’s first such title since 1991; and
Whereas, in addition, the team has captured the 2015 North II. Group II State Sectional Championship, the first section title for the softball program since 1986; and
Whereas, excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved only through strenuous practice, team work and a dedicated coaching staff. It is important to recognize these young women, who by achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and brought pride to Parsippany; and
Whereas, the recognition and celebration of our Championship Team serve to bring our community together in honoring our students and their coaches for a phenomenal softball season resulting in an outstanding record of 24 – 6 with the second most wins in program history and the only team to win a State sectional title in Morris County this season; and
Whereas, by achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, the Parsippany High School Red Hawks were ranked #3 in the State for Group II schools by the Star Ledger; and
Whereas, these achievements could not have been reached without the leadership of the coaches and the encouragement of the players’ parents who together instilled in them the value of teamwork, imparted in them a desire for success and helped them to develop a sense of fair play and competition.
Now therefore I, James R. Barberio, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, do hereby proclaim June 16, 2015 as Parsippany High School Girls’ Softball Team Day and hereby extend our expression of pride to the team on their impressive record and many successes in 2015. I further encourage all Parsippany citizens to acknowledge the achievements made by the PHS Red Hawks Girls’ Softball Team and thank them for representing Parsippany as well as the highest ideals of the high school softball program.
Mayor James Barberio with Head Coach Greg Cleary
Mayor James Barberio with Head Coach Greg Cleary
Mayor James Barberio with PHS Assistant Coach Stephanie Fasano
Mayor James Barberio with Fred Piotrowsky
Councilman Brian Stanton with Kaila Migliazza
Senors Kaila Migliazza, Victoria Rossi, Veronica Shaw and Mayor James Barberio
Councilman Brian Stanton with Luisa Barone
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr. with Victoria Rossi
Councilman Brian Stanton and Angelica Link
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr. and Alivia Marie
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr. with Claudia Bennett
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr. with Victoria Rossi
Councilman Michael dePierro and Alyssa Feola
Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Sarah Waffenfeld
Councilman Michael dePierro and Veronia Shaw
Councilman Michael dePierro with Autum Foley
Council Vice President Robert Peluso with Caitlin Brennan
Mayor James Barberio with Megan Leitner
Mayor James Barberio with Julia Delviscio
Council Vice President Robert Peluso with Nicole Ruggerio
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Christoph Gallo, 19, Mountain Lakes, was traveling south on Littleton Road when Mr. Robert Paganus, 44, Morris Plains attempted to stop excessively quick. Mr. Gallo attempted to move around Mr. Paganus by turning into the left lane, when he also abruptly turned left striking the Gallo vehicle. This caused Mr. Paganus to veer off the roadway, hit a curb, fire hydrant, a tree and a rock wall.
This accident occurred near Sylvan Way, on Tuesday, June 2 at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Gallo was driving a 2003 Honda Accord and Mr. Paganus was driving a 1998 Chevy. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Ajaco Towing.
There were no injuries reported, and at the time of this article, there were no summons issued.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman James Seeger investigated the accident and determined the damage consistent with the driver statements and that the crash occurred due to Mr. Gallo’s inattention and improper lane change.
The officer talking to the driver obtaining details of the accident
The 2003 Honda Accord was towed from the scene by Ajaco Towing
The 1998 Chevy was towed from the scene by Ajaco Towing
The 2003 Honda Accord was being driven by Mr. Christoph Gallo.
PARSIPPANY — Colliers International has arranged the Atlantic Health System (AHS) purchase of a two-property, 128,000-square-foot medical office and office building portfolio in Morristown for $22.5 million. The acquisition includes properties at 55 Madison Avenue and 101 Madison Avenue, both of which are located directly across from the Morristown Medical Center, which AHS also owns, elevating AHS as the largest medical system provider in the area.
Colliers International Managing DirectorJacklene Chesler, Executive Managing Director Bryn Cinque, and Managing Director James Bailey exclusively represented AHS in the transaction. Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) represented the sellers, a joint venture of Ivy Realty and Centersquare.
55 Madison Avenue
Of the newly acquired properties, 55 Madison Avenue is an 89,000-square-foot office building, while 101 Madison Avenue is a 39,000-square-foot medical office building, which was renovated in 2008.
“The Madison Avenue portfolio is an optimal location for Atlantic Health System, given its proximity to the Morristown Medical Center,” Chesler said. “The company’s expansion to these buildings will provide ample space for growth as they look to accommodate their operational needs.”
“Our expansion within Morristown demonstrates our continued commitment to the area,” said Robert Peake, Director of Real Estate Facilities and Construction at Atlantic Health System, who noted that AHS was in search of medical office and office space to accommodate their growth. “We look forward to expanding our platform and continuing to provide best-in-class healthcare services to the community.”
The properties at 55 Madison Avenue and 101 Madison Avenue are two miles from downtown Morristown and the Morristown train station, which provides access to New York City’s Penn Station. Additionally, the properties are easily accessible via Interstates 287, 80 and 280, as well as Routes 24, 10 and 202.
“We congratulate Atlantic Health System on their continued success and the growth of their business in Morristown,” added Anthony DiTommaso, CEO of Ivy Realty Group. “They have acquired excellent assets that will serve them well.”
About HFF
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Front Row: Tim Klass, Ricky Steinel, Derek Kaiser, Justin Hagerman, James Riedinger; Back Row: Kenny Johnson, Chris Hagerman, Sabrina Robinson, Tommy Zarro, Landon Weiss, Seamus Hansberry, Justice Fitzgerald; with Councilman, Michael dePierro; Back Row: Coach Paul Riedinger, Manager Ed Weiss, Coach Kevin Hansberry.
PARSIPPANY — Par-Troy East Major’s dePierro’s Defenders outscored their opponent 2-0 in the championship game at the PTE Little League complex on June 10. The game was highlighted by a triple play turned by the Defenders in the third inning. James Riedinger slugged a bases loaded double to bring in the two runs and Landon Weiss pitched a complete game for dePierro’s Defenders.
PARSIPPANY — John Patracuolla, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany High School has been named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Wake Forest University.
Students who achieve a 3.4 grade point average and no grade below a “C” were named to the list.
Wake Forest University was founded in 1834 outside the state capital of Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1941, the medical school moved to Winston-Salem, and the rest of the College followed in 1956.
Enrollment (2014-15): Applicants for first-year admission: 11,119; Freshmen accepted/enrolled: 3,824/1,288; Total undergraduate enrollment: 4,812; Graduate and professional schools: 2,779;
Total University enrollment: 7,591.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School Senior Awards Assembly was held on Thursday, June 11. Hundreds of Scholarships and Awards were presented to the Graduating Seniors.
PS holds this annual event held a few weeks before the end of the school year. It is an event to showcase the awards, honors, and scholarships received, colleges/universities the seniors will be attending, and community services performed by the senior student.
During this inspirational evening, many hard-working and talented seniors were honored for outstanding academic and extracurricular performance, and for service to the school and community. The awards were a surprise to the seniors. Recognition was given for a wide variety of scholarships, prizes and commendations awarded to PHS students by the school, local businesses and non-profit groups.
The Jazz Band performed the Entrance Music
Joshua Lustig playing the guitar at Parsippany High School
Brian Carter on the drums
Member of the Jazz Band performing
Dr. Denis Mulroony during Opening Remarks
The Master of Ceremonies were Juniors Alex Wang and Catherine Lannigan
Andrew Massefski and Zachary Kovacs receiving awards
Dr. Vincent Aniello Peer Buddy Scholarship was presented by Ms. Kathy Williams to Brittany Birth
Ms. Nancy Bayerlein presenting the “Actavis, Inc. Scholarship”
Mr. Joe Kyle presenting “The John Cap Capsouras Memorial Award” to Lauren Durborow
Mr. Jonathan Sibilia presented Joe Kloss with the Police Benevolent Association Scholarship
Nicolas Limanov presenting Andrew Massefski with a Scholarship while Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso looks on.
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso, Board Member Nicolas Limanov and Andrew Massefski. Massefski was awarded the PACC scholarship in 2015
Michael dePierro presents Andrew Massefski with the Parsippany Republican Club Scholarship
Michael dePierro presenting Danielle Jannarone with the Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Ron Orthwein, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany presented scholarships to Aleena Kazmi and Elizabeth Tu
Michael dePierro presenting Aarin Feliz with the Samuel Kaplan American Legion “Americanism” Scholarship Award
Mr. Bernard McElwee, Troy Hills Memorial Post VFW Scholarship was presented to Jacob Helmelinger
Mr. Bill Wall, Parsippany Elks #2078, presented the Most Valuable Student Award to Viren Lad
Mr. Bill Wall, Parsippany Elks #2078, presented the Most Valuable Student Award to Viren Lad
Dr. Louis Valori presenting Zachary Kovacs with the “Valori Family Scholarship”
Keith Bush presenting the Science Department Awards
Matthew Ruggiero receiving the “Stephen S. Martino Memorial Scholarship”
Bruce Downing presenting Zachery Kovas with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Rotary Club Scholarship
Ms. Letsch presenting the “Project Graduation Slogan & Award” to Michelle Burdick
Vidyalaya, Inc. Scholarship was presented by Ms. Asmita Mistry and Mr. Anurag Rochlani
Katie Lau receiving the Vidyalaya, Inc. Scholarship
Mr. Keith Bush presenting the “Excellence in Biological Service” to Viren Lad
Zachary Kovacs received a number of awards including “The Valori Family Scholarship”
Dr. Norman Francis presenting Andrew Massefski with “Outstanding Physical Education Student of the Year”
Dr. Denis Mulroony presenting Josh Fortes with his Diploma
Dr. Mulroony and Josh Fortes
Josh Fortes joined the Air Force and will be sent to basic training before the end of the school year
The Top 5 Students: Elizabeth Tu, Emily Wang, Lillian Pang and Parth Chokshi, Phyllis Chou not pictured)
The Kovacs family
Andrew Smith received many awards
Brett McLean holding the “George Bohr Achievement Award”
Zachary Kovas, Nikolajas Grinvalds, Brian Rodrigues and Andrew Smith
Samuel Wu, Smir Ghandi, Jashua Wong and Christopher Yang
Mrs. Massefski and her son Andrew
Omar Bokhari received a Red Hawk Award
Antonio Ybanez received a certificate from US Marine Corps
William Snell, Michelle Burdick, Nicole Scarmazzo, Jenna Scalzo and Lauren Calabrese
Alexis Cavaluzzo and Skylar Gohn receives Red Hawk awards
Dr. Denis Mulroony and Josh Fortes
Aarin Feliz, Dr. Norman Francis and Andrew Massefski
Andrew Massefski, Parsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill, Aarin Feliz and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Nicolas Limanov
David Patracuolla and Malik Francis
Joshua Lustig holding all of his awards
The Red Hawk Award
PHS Salutatorian Award was presented to Emily Weng and PHS Valedictorian Award was presented to Elizabeth Tu.
Mr. Thomas Rizk, Dr. Gretel Perez and Dr. Denis Mulroony presented the “Outstanding Academic Achievement” Silver Cup Awards to Elizabeth Tu, Emily Weng, Phyllis Chou, Parth Chokshi, Viren Lad, Aleena Kazmi, Kentaro Hansen, Jonathan Di Pippa, Sarah Chen, Zachary Kovacs, Regina Jung, Josh Fortes, Sam Wu, Jordan Imp, Varun Chopra, Shrecvidya Nallan, Parth Chokshi, Jennifer Atherton, Niharika Mamillapal II, Katie Lau, Amanda Chan, Taylor Lewis, Nikhil Jiju, Lilian Peng, Joshua Wong and Jenna Chung.
National Merit Finalist was Emily Weng and National Merit Commended Students Vanm Chopra, Phyllis Chou, Aleena Kazmi, Katie Lau, Joon Lee, Lilian Peng, Elizabeth Tu and Samuel Wu.
The Joe Windish Parsippany Education Foundation Scholarship was presented to Victoria Rossi.
Ms. Kathy Williams presented the “Dr. Vincent Aniello Peer Buddy Scholarships to Brittany Birth Emily Fales, Gabriella Davino, Marla Jamna, John Loaiza, Kristina Ollo, Maya Rudolph, William Snell and Elizabeth Stumpf.
Hebberds Heroes was presented by the Family and Friends of Peter Hebberd to Aarin Feliz and Michelle Burdick.
George P. Johnson Memorial Scholarship was presented to Michelle Burdick.
Mr. Andrew Ladas presented the “Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarship: to Erin Hoffman and Andrew Massefski.
Jordan Imp received the Actavis, Inc. Scholarship.
Parsippany Indian Association Scholarship was awarded to Varun Chopra.
Mrs. Angela Calabria presented “The Dr. Frank A. Calabria Memorial Scholarship” to Katie Lau.
Mrs. Carmella Foehner and Mrs. Judy Kret presented the “Patricia Ann Behnke Memorial Scholarship” to Kyle Ting.
Sunrise Shoprite, Inc. “Continuing Education Grant” was presented to Lilian Peng by Mr. Andrew Leaman.
Mr. Joe Kyle presented the “John ‘Cap’ Capsouras Memorial Award to Lauren Durborow.
Joseph Kloss received the “Police Benevolent Association Scholarship.”
Councilman Michael J. dePierro presented Andrew Massefski with the “Parsippany Republican Club Scholarship.”
Councilman Michael J. dePierro presented the “Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarship” Sons of Italy to John Bucciarelli, Giancarlo Colasuonno, Danielle Jannarone, Kaila Migliazza, David Patracuolla, Victoria Rossi and Matthew Ruggiero.
Samuel Kaplan American Legion Americanism” Scholarship Award was presented to Aarin Feliz.
George Bohr Achievement Award American Legion was presented to Brett Mc Lean and Antonio Ybanez.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Scholarship was presented to Aleena Kazmi and Elizabeth Tu by Ronald Orthwein.
Troy-Hills Memorial Post #101 84 VFW Scholarship was presented to Jacob Helmlinger.
Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany-Troy Hills presented to Elizabeth Tu
Jacqueline Scura “Chance for Success Scholarship” was presented by Mr. Bennett Epstein to Amber Moore.
Mr. Bill Wall presented the Parsippany Elks #2078 Most Valuable Student Award to Viren Lad.
The Valori Family Scholarship was presented to Zachary Kovacs and Danielle Jannarone by Dr. Louis Valori.
Northern NJ Chinese Association Scholarship was presented to Phyllis Chou.
Stephen S. Martino Memorial Scholarship was received by Michele Burdick and Matthew Ruggiero.
Women’s Club of Parsippany Scholarship was presented to Jennifer Atherton, Erin Hoffman and Nicole Scarmazzo by Ms. Penny Radosin.
Mary Ann Augusta Memorial Scholarship was presented to Julianna Kadian.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizens Scholarship was awarded to Danielle Jannarone.
Morris County College Fair Committee presented to Brianna D’ Alessio and Nicolas Galvis by Mrs. Aimee Letsch.
Central Middle School Faculty Scholarship was presented to Samir Gandhi, by Ms. Aimee Doyle.
Parsippany High School Faculty Scholarship was received by Joshua Lustig and Malcolm Udoh.
The Dora B. Stolfi Memorial Scholarship was presented to Jenna Chung.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Rotary Club Scholarship was presented to Zachary Kovacs by Bruce Downing.
Project Graduation Slogan & Artwork was won by Michelle Burdick.
Vidyalaya, Inc. Scholarship was presented to Katie Lau by Ms. Asmita Mistry and Mr. Anurag Rochlani.
Gard and Anne O’Harra Scholarship was presented by Ms. Jennifer Hrobuchak to Joseph Kloss.
Joshua Lustig and Aarin Feliz was presented with “The Dr. Rudolph L. Schonfeld Scholarship.”
The Belleville Political and Social Club Award was presented to John Bucciarelli.
Air Force Academy Scholarship was presented to Joshua Fortes.
Board Member Nicolas Limanov and President Robert Peluso presented the “Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Award” to Andrew Massefski.
Student Council Awards were presented to Erick Abinader, Brittany Birth, James Brennan, Michelle Burdick, Jessica Chapman, Aarin Feliz, Danielle Jannarone, Zachary Kovacs, Andrew Massefski and Kaila Migliazza.
PGT Scholarship Parents of the Gifted & Talented was presented to Lilian Peng by Mrs. Barbara Sirvastava.
Troy Hills School Aluni Scholarship was received by Lauren Durborow.
“Lake Hiawatha School Alumni Scholarship” was given to Lilian Peng.
Northvail School Alumni Scholarship was presented to Julianna Kadian.
Rockaway Meadow School Alumni Scholarship was received by Zachary Kovacs.
Knollwood-Melvin Roth Memorial Scholarship was received by Andrew Massefski.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Parent/Teacher Student Association (PTSA) was received by Jennifer Atherton, James Brennan, Michelle Burdick, Lauren Calabrese, Julianna Kadian, Joseph Kloss, Katie Lau, Andrew Massefski, Victoria Rossi and Jenna Scalzo.
Emil Johnson Vocational Scholarship Parsippany Senior Citizens was presented to Ronald Tudorache.
Rocco A. Cerbo Memorial Scholarship was received by Kishan Patel.
Red Hawk Awards were to students with a 3.0 GPA, minimum of three varsity letters from Athletic participation and community service oriented were David Aloisio, Amanda Angulo, Jennifer Atherton, Brinany Birth, Omari Bokhari, John Bucciarelli, Alexis Cavaluzzo, Phyllis Chou, Giancarlo Colnsuonna, Joshua Crawford, Emily Davis, Emily Fales, Aarin Feliz, Joshua Fortes, Malik Francis, Skylar Gohn, Zachary Kovacs, John Lips, Katherine Lips, Andrew Massefski, Kaila Migliazza, Jane Ooi, David Patracuolla, Nicole Polak, Gabriela Rachmaciej, Brian Rodriguez, Victoria Rossi, Maya Rudolph, Matthew Ruggiero, Veronica Shaw, Andrew Smith, Christopher Tang and Ronald Tudorache.
The academic awards are: MUSIC:
High Note Awards: Maire Burder; William Leys PHS Choral Parents Association Scholarship: Matthew Marinelli; Sarah Ferguson PHS Band Boosters Association Scholarship: Brian Carter, Jenna Chung, Sarah Ferguson, Kentaro Hansen, Joshua Lustig, Samantha Natoli, Henry Shen, Kyle Ting, Joshua Wong and Christopher Yang; Eddie Jackson Memorial Scholarship: Kyle Ting; Mt. Tabor Outstanding Music Award: Joshua Lustig; Alice S. Windish Music Award: Joshua Lustig.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Civics Award: Jenna Chung and Joon Lee; Excellence in Writing Award: Jonathan Di Pippa;
“Theodore Roosevelt Award” Kentaro Hansen;
WORLD LANGUAGES:
Excellence in French: Nicolas Galvis; Excellence in Italian: Nicole Scarmazzo; Excellence in Spanish: Jonathan Di Pippa
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Outstanding Physical Education: Andrew Ybanezefski; Students of the Year: Victoria Rossi.
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany-Troy Hills: Kaila Migliazza; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarship: Brittany; Birth Par-Troy Little League East Scholarship: John Bucciarelli, Giancarlo Colosuonno, Zachary Kovacs, Kaila Migliazza, Ryan Orr, Victoria Rossi, Matthew Ruggiero and Andrew Smith; U.S. Anny Reserve National Scholar: Jennifer Atherton; Athletes Award: Andrew Smith; U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award: Emily Davis and Nikolajs Grinvalds; Northwest Jersey Athlete Conference Award: Joshua Fortes and Katherine Lips; NJSIAA Scholar Athlete: Aaron Feliz; The Michael R. Codella Female/Male MVP Trophy: Andrew Massefski; Victoria Rossi Morris County Scholar/Athlete Award: Gabriela Rachmaciej and Joshua Crawford.
PARSIPPANY — Melanie Jablonka, a Health Science (OT) major was among over 700 students to be named to the Saint Francis University Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester.
To achieve Dean’s List at Saint Francis University students must have full-time status and must attain a quality point average of at least 3.5 for the given semester.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment will be hearing an application for MCRT Investments, on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. MCRT is seeking preliminary and final site plan in connection with a previously granted use variance to construct to construct 212 residential dwelling units on Interpark Boulevard. Interpark Boulevard is located off Route 46, near the newly opened Houlihans Restaurant.
The application is a companion application to use variance approved under Case # 14:30 on April 1, 2015.
On the same property, IMS Health leased 62,000 square feet in the building adjacent to the proposed residential building, which is located at 100 Interpark Boulevard.
The building where IMS is located at 100 Interpark Boulevard is adjacent to the proposed residential dwellings
PARSIPPANY— A Parsippany man was arrested on Monday, June 15, with 750 glassine envelopes of heroin in the Sixth Ward, Paterson, according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik.
Ricky Moncion, 33, Parsippany, was arrested on drug charges following a surveillance operation, authorities said. Detectives observed Moncion as he exited his 2003 Lexus in the Sixth Ward, Paterson. He entered a black Range Rover occupied by Edwin Acosta, 33, Woodland Park.
Authorities said the 750 glassines valued at $3,000 was recovered from Moncion’s trunk.
Detectives located $16,530 inside a shoe box in the back seat of Acosta’s vehicle, Berdnik said.
“The large quantity of money found in the rear of Acosta’s vehicle was seized, as suspected proceeds from illegal activity and he was released pending further investigation, additional charges are possible,” Berdnik said.
Moncion was transported to the Paterson Police Department’s holding cell pending bail.Acosta was brought into headquarters for further investigation and was not charged at this time, according to the report.
Sheriff Berdnik said charges are possible against Acosta.
On Friday I was honored and privileged to attend the Flag Day Ceremony at the BPO Elks in Parsippany. The tuxedo clad Elk officers chronicled the history and sacrifice which shaped each iteration of the US Flag. From the “Liberty tree” to “Don’t Tread on Me” to the Stars and Bars of old Glory. The Boy Scout’s served as standard bearers, proudly parading each flag in turn. The ceremony was a touching and educational tribute to our nation’s flag. The Elk Officers were passionate about our flag and what it represents. As a veteran, I was deeply moved.
My chest was bursting with pride as I left the Elks to continue my weekend. I stepped out onto Parsippany Road, which itself was adorned with flags on each service pole. I walked by neighbors who also proudly displayed the red, white, and blue to my own home in front of which flies old Glory.
I have been to many meetings and school assemblies and my heart smiles as each is started with the Pledge of Allegiance. This Flag day I am happy to see patriotism is still alive and well in Parsippany.
PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Fire District 3 and Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6 were called to Macrosoft, Two Sylvan Way on a report of a fire alarm on Monday morning, June 15.
The fire alarm emptied the building for 30-40 minutes while the firemen checked everything and made sure it was safe for the employees to return to work. The cause of the alarm was a bad fire detector.
Macrosoft thanks the dedicated/brave fireman from Parsippany.
The fire trucks arriving at the sceneParsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6Employees waited in the parking lot for clearance to return to work
On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 the Parsippany Troy-Hills Council, under the Administrations recommendation, voted unanimously to purchase property for $775,000. This property, located at 805 South Beverwyck Road contains 3.45 acres and includes a house and a few other stuctures. With this purchase the township will own five homes (2 homes at Watnong Garden, 1 at the Sheep Farm, and the Baldwin House).
Homes require a great amount of up keep, operating expenses, and management, thus, decreasing our open space tax money for raw land that provides outdoor activity, water collection, and development buffers.
My opinion is that the township should not purchase this property. The Township must also lower our open space tax. Please contact your elected officials with your opinion.
*Roy’s opinions are his own and are not endorsed by those of Parsippany Focus
The wet weather that rolled in Sunday night is expected to continue through the morning and into the early afternoon for much of New Jersey. Scattered showers could turn to heavy rain and thunderstorms at times on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. In addition, some areas could experience strong winds gusts and localized flooding…
HANOVER — A police officer was taken to the hospital and a drunk driver was taken away in cuffs after a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 287. Hanover police said in a Facebook post Sunday that the officer was assisting State Police on Route 287 when the speeding drunk driver, in a Jeep, rear-ended his…
Kristin Chenoweth performs at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, Sept. 11. A Sept. 11 concert by Broadway and film star and recent Tony co-host Kristin Chenoweth will be the official kick-off for the 2015-16 season at the Mayo Performing Arts Center. It’s one of more than 150 events to take place from July through…
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education recently honored the following staff members who have served in the district for twenty-five years: Karen Ambrose, Johanna Andrews, Rosalinda Aveni, Dorothy Barron, Michele Bodtmann, Marguerite Caikowsky, Ann Marie Carrasca, William Cleary,Louise Corforte, Nancy Douglas, Esperanza Garcia-Vallejo, Mario Idrobo, Joann Koeck, Judith Kret, Gloria Lieberman, Ruth Madpak, Louis Miller, Ethel Obenauer, Peter Pettinelli, Denise Pietropinto, Virginia Rivera, Jose Rodriguez, Philip Santiago, Valerie Steward, Nancy Tauriello, Diane Vaglio and Ellen Ventola.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Vice President Frank Neglia, Rosalinda Aveni from Intervale School, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education President Fran OrthweinParsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Vice President Frank Neglia, William Cleary Vice Principal Brooklawn Middle School, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education President Fran OrthweinParsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Vice President Frank Neglia, Judith Kret, Secretary at Parsippany High School and Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education President Fran Orthwein
PARSIPPANY — At age thirteen and ready to enter into High School next year, Jaclyn Carifi an eighth grader, has added to her already impressive softball resume. Predominantly a pitcher, the most noteworthy accomplishment on that resume was pitching a perfect game with striking out all 18 batters in a row against a Rockaway “All Stars” team while playing for Par-Troy West Little League in June 2012.
Now, Carifi, a three-year starter and a Captain of the Brooklawn softball team can add another perfect game, the most strikeouts in a game, the most Hits, Doubles, Triples, Homerun’s, RBI’s, Runs Scored, Stolen Bases, Wins, Shutouts and Strikeouts in a season to that resume. Also, the lowest ERA in any season. Although Carifi broke the school record as a sixth grader for the most amount of strikeouts in a game with 15 against East Hanover. Carifi was able to break her own record this year with throwing 18 strikeouts in two different games. One against Florham Park and also in the semi-finals of the County Championship against Long Valley. The previous school record for most strikeouts in a season was 101 by Ali Walek in 2011. However, Carifi far exceeded that by throwing 242 strikeouts in 2015.
Victoria Huss and Jaclyn Carifi
Jaclyn Carifi is pitching the ball
Jaclyn Carifi throwing a pitch to Long Valley
Amanda Lalicata running to second base
Victoria Huss up at bat
Gianna Orricho
Gianna Orricho
Izzy Mansur
Carifi, who bats lefty and throws righty has a total of seven pitches. Her favorite pitch to throw is her Screw ball because “It jumps and moves and hitters have a problem adjusting to it”. Victoria Huss, also an eighth grade Captain on the team is Brooklawn’s catcher. Huss describes Carifi’s pitching as “She makes my job easy, it’s a pleasure catching for Jaclyn but, if I’m not paying attention I pay for it in bruises. So, I have to stay focused because she throws so hard”. Ironically, Huss was the same catcher who caught Carifi’s perfect game with 18 in a row strikeouts in 2012.
Carifi, who trains at Pinnacle Athletic Development in Parsippany, and receives pitching lessons from Holy Cross alumni Erica McCrystal, attributes her success to working and training hard and the motto her father (James) instilled in her at an early age. “If you want to be good at anything in life you have to prepare relentlessly.” “I try to do just that. I’m preparing all the time.” Carifi also credits her teammates. “I wouldn’t be successful if it wasn’t for my teammates. They do an amazing job and without them we wouldn’t be good”.
Brooklawn’s head softball coach Edward Young, says “I tell anyone who will listen that Jaclyn is the best softball player I have ever coached and probably the best athlete in any sport I have coached in 20 years. She has a great competitive spirit, sportsmanship and is also a great leader.” “I will root for her in High School”.
A straight “A” student, Carifi has had offers to play softball at private schools but, wants to stay and play with her friends in Parsippany. “My goal is to play Division 1 softball in college and I believe if you’re good enough, you will be recognized no matter where you play,” said Jaclyn.
PARSIPPANY — In the annual Parsippany High School tradition, the Senior Girls beat the Junior Girls, 26-0, in Powderpuff. Amanda Angulo completed a 110 rush yard touch down and Veronia Shaw had three interceptions and completed a touch down. Both girls were named Co-MVPs.
The senior and junior cheerleaders performed a routine during halftime. The event was a success and well attended by many students and parents.
The Junior players entering the field
Best Friends, James Breenan and Andrew Massefski
The senior cheerleaders marching onto the field
Amanda Angulo and Kaila Migliazza leading the senior players onto the field
The Senior Cheerleaders dragging the pool on the field
Enzo Gaya excited during the game
The Junior Cheerleaders
Logan Van Wingerden taking laps on the track course
Many students and parents came out to support the game
Malik Frances celebrating a touchdown
The Junior Cheerleaders dragging the pool away from the Senior Cheerleaders
Student Council Advisor Melissa Van Wingerden and her son Logan watching the game
The seniors playing the game
Kaila Migliazza on defense
Amanda Angulo makes a 100 yard touchdown
Skyler Gohn and Amanda Angulo are a celebrating a touch down
Mark Castellano, Domenick Castellano and Cherie Castellano walked as part of "The Givers" team
The Givers can change the world!!!!
Domenick Castellano stated “The Givers” last year and participated again this year because Domenick wanted to see how many of his friends really are very kind and care about others. It is a special day to walk together blessed. Domenick’s Uncle Ed and Aunt Sue started the Valerie Fund to honor their very brave daughter.
Domenick’s mom is also the director of the “Mom 2 Mom” program and she and the whole family love to help others.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School held its annual Redstock on Saturday, June 13. The public participated in many sports activities and games at the school’s football field.
The event started at 12:00 Noon and ended at 4:00 p.m. and offered food, face painting, arts and crafts, bounce house, dunk tank, games and prizes and live entertainment. The PTSA will held a Tricky Tray and Raffle.
Enzo Gaya and Phoebe Nelson performing acoustic songs
Thomas Rizk traveling in his Mercedes during Redstock
The Limanov family
Nick Kumburis in the dunk tank
Jimmy John’s was a sponsor of the event. Here they are giving out free sandwiches
Liz Kadian and Tracy Amato
Lexie Tymikiw and Param Shukla
Fortune Teller: Zahra Wallizadeh, Ashley Jankovic and Katie Lau telling Shuhony Chen his fortune at the Global Citizens Club (GCC)
Emily Fales at the Peer Buddies table. The group had a three cup shuffle game.
Brian Rodrigues, Zach Kovacs and Andrew Smith
Coordinating Principal for Athletics K-12, Physical Education & Health (PHS/CMS) Norman Francis, Jr., Ed.D. having a Kona Ice Snow Cone. Kona Ice donated part of the proceeds to PHS
Norman Francis at the Kona Ice Truck
Josh Levine in the bounce house
Isabel Inostroza and Erin Ardin from Parsippany Houlihans
Rick Santana, Matthew Ruggerio, Adil Chaudhri and Erick Abinader
Alex Chauvette and Kiernan Boone from Concussion Clothing, one of the spomsors of the event
Angela Stanton, Justin Stanton and Dr. Denis Mulroony
Oliver Boch, Patrick Lanigan and Justin Stanton
Brian Lanigan, a PHS 2014 graduate, at Redstock
Adam Welch smiling because he just dumped Keith Bush
Keith Bush was dunked by Adam Welch
Sponge and Bucket race
Moco Ring Toss by PHS Model Congress
Ahmed Elsaid
Ryan Olcott and Jared Hurta enjoying Redstock
The PHS Jazz Band going to the school with their equipment
Andrew Aguilera, a 2014 PHS Graduate
Autumn Welch, Brian Carter and Ashlyn Welch
Suprintendent of Schools Scott Rixford with Nicolas Limanov
Josh Levine is smiling because he just dunked Joe Kyle
Joe Kyle in the dunk tak
Joanne Veloz, Jailene Veloz and Melissa Palacois
Josh Lustig and his mom, Nora Lustig
Gabriella Navarro in the Space Walk
Baldwin Pizza was selling pizza and drink at the event
Physical Education Teacher Michael DiBernard was dunked by the students
Physical Education Teacher Michael DiBernard in the dunk tank
Brianna Cooper and Nicolas Limanov
Ryan Lau, Dev Lad and Brianna Cooper
Brett McLean and Carly Pasquale
The Wave Set: Dara, Jared, Brittany and Robin Wohl
Many local business sponsored the event. The sponsors included Anette Ricciardi, Arboone, Applebee’s, Ava’s Cupcakes, Baldwin Pizzeria, Bershire Hathaway Services, Blink Fitness, Boiling Springs Bank, Brian Deegan, Wells Fargo Advisors, C-Town Supermarket, C2 Education, Class Act Embroidery and Screen Printing, DJKB Productions, Gail Napolitano, RE/MAX, Greenspan Family Eyecare, Gripp Plumbing and Heating, Heroes Journey Crossfit, Houlihan’s, Imperial Bag and Paper, Jimmy John’s, Karlital Crafts and Dolls, Kristina Resciniti, Jewels by Park Lane, Last Licks Ice Cream, Math Wizard of Parsippany, Melanie and Fred Hafdelin, Weichert Realtors, Mayor James Barberio, Mount Holleran Towne Tavern, Parsippany Focus, Parsippany High School PTSA, Party Fair, Passaic County Community College, ProMotions Training Academy, Retro Fitness, Sarah Joen, Stella and Dot, SAT by MBA, Susan J. Kroeger, CPA, The Source of Health, The Wave Set and Kona Ice.
Following the event was the Central Middle School Flag Football game, Hawkeye Community Awards and the annual Juniors vs. Seniors PowderPuff Football game.
Parsippany Focus covered all three events, so look for the articles on those events too!.
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