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May 17, 2015

NEWARK — A doctor with a medical practice in Montclair was sentenced Friday to 14 months in prison for accepting more than $100,000 in bribes in exchange for test referrals as part of the $100 million scheme operated by Biodiagnostic Laboratory Services of Parsippany, authorities said. Franklin Dana Fortunato, 65, of Montville, pleaded guilty in July…

Warm, humid weekend with scattered thunderstorms

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May 16, 2015

Much of the Garden State can expect temperatures in the 80s this weekend, but residents shouldn’t stray too far from their umbrellas. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for New Jersey due to scattered thunderstorms late Saturday that “could produce poor drainage flooding and minor flooding in low lying areas.” The probability…

New Jersey Gang Awareness, Identification & Prevention training class offered

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May 15, 2015

In celebration of its 15 year Anniversary, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Correction’s Security Threat Group Unit, in conjunction with the Violence Institute of New Jersey and Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network (MAGLOCLEN) is proud to offer a FREE civilian based training that will focus on the recognition, identification and prevention of New Jersey gangs that have infiltrated our communities.

The “New Jersey Gang Awareness, Identification & Prevention” training class will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at the Morris County Public Safety Academy. This specialized training event is highly recommended for Educators, Medical Staff, Health Care Professionals, Security Officers, Community Outreach, Law Enforcement Officials, School Resource Officers, Social Workers, EMS, Criminal Justice professionals, Probation/Parole Officers, Psychologists and Community/Faith Based organizations.

Registration for this training event will take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with instructions allotted for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Certificates of attendance will be issued at the conclusion of the training.

For further information and/or registration/sign-up, please contact:

Morris County Sheriff’s Corporal E.L. Santana at: E-Mail: esantana@co.morris.nj.us and/or Office: (973) 631-5422.

Parsippany Town Council Agenda Meeting 05/12/2015

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May 15, 2015

Google’s new self-driving cars to hit the streets

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May 15, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — After a year of testing its bubble-shaped driverless cars on the empty roads of a shuttered military base, Google is about to deploy its fleet on the busy streets of Silicon Valley. For now, the cars must have safety drivers ready to grab the wheel or hit the brakes if something goes…

Post Cereal to shut down Parsippany Office

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May 15, 2015

Post Cereal — Photographer: JB Reed/ Bloomberg News

ST. LOUIS — Post Holdings is consolidating its Post Foods and MOM Brands cereal businesses, with its headquarters to be based in suburban Minneapolis, and closing an office in New Jersey. MOM Brands’ president Chris Neugent will lead the newly named Post Consumer Brands business, reporting to Rich Koulouris. Koulouris, the former president of food product…

Chance of rain all weekend

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May 15, 2015

While it should be a dry, comfortable day on Friday, the threat of rain on both weekend days could hamper outdoor activities. Forecasters are calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures in the 70s later today. It’s a cool start to the day with the mercury mostly in the 40s across New Jersey as of 6:45…

Become an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteer

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May 15, 2015

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Morris County tax preparation and assistance service, is preparing for the coming tax season and invites you to join now.

Work your mind. Warm your heart. Become a AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteer.

To become a volunter, please sign up:

In Morris County contact Nancy Niemann – morristaxaide@gmail.com or (973) 539-3195
Elsewhere, email taxaide@aarp.org or call Toll-free Nationwide 888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277)
On the web, by clicking here and fill out the online application.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide started in 1968 with just four volunteers at one site preparing 100 tax returns. There are now more than 35,000 volunteers serving 2.6 million taxpayers annually at nearly 6,000 sites nationwide. In fact, we’re one of the most effective volunteer programs in America. But even though we’ve grown a lot, we’re still all about the grassroots. Get the joy and satisfaction of helping people in your own community with a much-needed service that’s free, individualized and has no strings attached. Your expertise will be appreciated more than you can imagine.

Whom will you help as a volunteer? Adults of all ages with low to medium income turn to AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. For many of them, a tax refund could mean they won’t have to choose between paying for groceries and keeping the lights on. Make a difference in your community.

Who volunteers? People like you.

There’s a role for everyone. (All ages and backgrounds; AARP membership not required.)
Use existing skills or learn new ones while providing an invaluable service to those who need your help.
Make a difference in your community.
Apply to join the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer team today!

For more information about the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program click here.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, a charitable affiliate of AARP, is offered in conjunction with the IRS.

NAI James E. Hanson Closes Sale of Twin Office Building Complex on Parsippany Boulevard

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May 15, 2015

1140parsippanyblvd — 1140 Parsippany Boulevard

PARSIPPANY — NAI Hanson, a leading New Jersey-based commercial real estate firm, announced that it has arranged the sale of the 44,596-square-foot, class-A Boulevard Common office complex at 1140-1160 Parsippany Boulevard. The buyer, enterprise technology solutions provider Micro Strategies, Inc. will occupy the complex’s two buildings after relocating from Mt. Olive. They will be bringing close to 150 employees to Parsippany.
NAI Hanson Senior Vice President Josh Levering, SIOR and Executive Managing Director Michael Walters, SIOR marketed the twin-building campus on behalf of the property’s previous owner HGF Parsippany Blvd, LLC. The buyer was represented by Cushman and Wakefield.

According to Levering, Micro Strategies was impressed with the recently renovated complex’s overall package of offerings, including its condition and state-of-the-art infrastructure, its window lines, the opportunity to brand through visible building signage and its convenient location — less than one mile from Routes 287, 80 and 46, which enables direct driving access from every direction in Northern New Jersey

Levering also noted that this transaction reflects an emerging trend of companies pursuing opportunities to own the office facilities they occupy.

“We’re seeing increased interest among companies to purchase buildings they intend to occupy,” Levering said. “Buildings as well-maintained as Boulevard Commons have become attractive investment assets especially for growing companies that want to make long-term commitments the region. Property ownership is an expression that companies are committed long term and here to stay. Ownership indicates growth and prosperity with a desire to contribute to civic life in the community they locate.”

About NAI James E. Hanson
Since 1955, NAI James E. Hanson has been a leading independent full-service brokerage commercial real estate and property management firm serving a diverse client list. NAI Hanson offers its clients strategic solutions and provides comprehensive value-added services such as office, industrial and retail brokerage, investment sales, land sales, management, government services and financing expertise.

Rock wall gets in way of drunk driver

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May 15, 2015

IMG_9937-1 — The 2008 Buick was towed from the scene by Lake Hiawatha Towing

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, May 8, at 10:31 p.m. Mr. Stanton T. Vanwinkle IV, 32, Denville, was traveling south on Tabor Road when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a rock wall. Then his vehicle crossed into the opposite lane of travel, left the roadway and struck the rock wall on the opposite side of the street.

Mr. Vanwinkle fled the scene with significant damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle.

During the investigation by Parsippany Police Officer Ralph McGinnis it was determined the driver to be found intoxicated.

Mr. Vanwinkle was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and failure to observe traffic lanes.

Mr. Vanwinkle was taken to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing and his 2008 vehicle was towed from the scene by Lake Hiawatha Towing.

Editors Note: A complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Deer caused human to hit parked car; Human charged with DWI

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May 15, 2015

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Brian Lucchese, 38, Succasunna, was traveling South on Lake Shore Drive, Lake Hiawatha when he stated a deer came out in front of the 1990 Ford he was driving, which caused him to hit a parked vehicle, continuing and striking a curb, driving onto the grass of a Lake Shore Drive residence and then striking bushes.

The parked vehicle was owned by Mr. William Saller, Lake Hiawatha. His 2001 Toyota was towed from the scene by C & L Towing.

Mr. Lucchese’s vehicle was also towed from the scene by C & L Towing.

Mr. Lucchese was charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to maintain in a lane.

This incident occurred on Monday, May 11 at 3:24 a.m., and was investigated by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Michelle Kardos.

Editors Note: A complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Parsippany’s Paul Carifi, Jr. provides police training to national television host

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May 13, 2015

carifi — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.

PARSIPPANY — The calls comes over police dispatch. A man and his ex-girlfriend have called police, because the new girlfriend’s standing in the man’s driveway, and they’re screaming at each other. Someone needs to de-escalate this situation. Here comes Chris Hayes. Wait … that Chris Hayes? The political commentator and host of MSNBC’s “All In with…

Dr. Edward J. Yaw to Retire as CCM President in 2016 Marking 30 Years of His Presidency and Leadership at the College

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May 13, 2015

Dr. Edward J. Yaw, president of County College of Morris. Photo Credit: Life in MoPhoto

RANDOLPH — Dr. Edward J. Yaw, president of County College of Morris (CCM), announced that he has informed the CCM Board of Trustees that he will not seek renewal of his contract when it expires in August 2016.

Yaw told the college community of his decision this morning at CCM’s spring Professional Day for faculty and staff.

“I want to express my deep sense of gratitude for what we have been able to accomplish here,” said Yaw. “I am especially proud of our faculty. It is because of their dedication that our academic programs are so widely recognized in the state and even around the nation.”

Yaw was appointed the second president of the college in 1986, following the retirement of CCM’s first president, Dr. Sherman H. Masten. Yaw first joined CCM in 1980 as Dean of Academic Affairs. Prior to that, he served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Adelphi University in New York.

Under his leadership, CCM has become one of the state’s leading community colleges. As a result of his vision and guidance, the college has one of the highest combined transfer and graduation rates among community colleges in New Jersey. Students and faculty also are regularly presented with awards and honors for their accomplishments.

In addition, Yaw has played an instrumental role in shaping higher education in New Jersey through his work on professional and educational councils. During his service as chair of the New Jersey Presidents Council – representing all of the state’s colleges and universities – he led the effort to enact a statewide transfer agreement to ease the process for students seeking to pursue their educations beyond an associate degree. An active community leader, he has served on the boards of numerous organizations, including the Morris County Chamber of Commerce and the Urban League of Morris County, offering his time and expertise to improving the lives of others.

Yaw earned his Ed.D. from Columbia University, his M.S. from Southern Illinois University and his B.A. from Harpur College, SUNY Binghamton.

Photo Credit: Life in MoPhoto

Redstock returns to Parsippany High School

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May 13, 2015

drmulronny — Dr. Denis Mulroony submerged in the dunk tank. — at Parsippany High School.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School will hold its annual Redstock on Saturday, June 13, inviting the public to participate in many sports activities and games behind the high school. The highlight of the festival will be the Powder Puff flag football game between the senior and junior girls.

This event focuses on bringing local families, students, school-based organizations and area businesses together for a FREE day of entertainment, music, games, food and fun! This year’s festival will feature a vendor area for local businesses to meet and interact with current and potential customers giving them the opportunity to directly distribute samples, promotional items and other marketing material, as well as sell.

The event starts at 12:00 Noon and ends at 4:00 p.m. offers food, live music, face painting, arts and crafts, bounce house, local businesses, dunk tank ($1.00), games and prizes and live entertainment. The PTSA will hold a Tricky Tray and Raffle.

Each business that participates will have their name printed on the back of all Restock tshirts and on sponsorship signage for the event. Parsippany High School will provide tables, chairs and electricity if needed. If any local business would like to participate, complete a 2015 PHS Redstock form, by clicking here and sending it to Chrissy Russell at Parsippany High School, 309 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 with a $25.00 registration fee. Questions can be directed to crussell@pthsd.k12.nj.us.

Due to the fields being worked on, the Central Middle School Flag Football game will start at 5:00 p.m. at Smith Field.

The Hawkeye Community awards will begin at 6:00 p.m., also at Smith Field, and the Juniors vs. Sensiors Powderpuff Football game will start at 6:30 p.m., also at Smith Field.

In addition, they will be collecting canned foods at the gate, so please donate.

Turf Fields at PHS ground breaking

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Nicolas Limanov

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May 13, 2015

PARSIPPANY —On Tuesday, May 12, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools kicked off a ground breaking event at Parsippny High School and now the Turf Fields are becoming a reality.

PHS Cheerleaders and Marching Band performed during the ceremony

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education President Fran Orthewin addressing the audience

Dr. Norman Francis, Coordinating Principal of Athletics

Gregory Dalakian, Alumnus and Band Director

Fran Orthwein during the groundbreaking ceremony

Dr. Denis Mulroony during the groundbreaking ceremony

Norman Francis during the groundbreaking ceremony

Scott Rixford during the groundbreaking ceremony

Board Vice President Frank Neglia during the groundbreaking ceremony

Councilman Michael dePierro during the groundbreaking ceremony

Mayor James Barberio during the groundbreaking ceremony

On Thursday, May 14, Parsippany Hills High School will have a ground breaking event starting at 5:30 p.m.

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, February 19 and a presentation was made by the architect and engineer explaining the proposed turfing of the high school fields, the rebuilding of the Parsippany High School track and the construction of lights towers at Parsippany High School and the refurbishment of the light towers already at Parsippany High School.

Relay For Life receives proclamation from Mayor

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May 13, 2015

RelyForLife-Proclamation — Mayor James R Barberio presented a proclamation to Relay for Life, Cancer Organization, during Tuesday's Township Council meeting

PARSIPPANY — Mayor James Barberio presented the members of Relay for Life of Central Morris County with a proclamation on Tuesday, May 12.

The proclamation read:

Whereas, an estimated 51,410 residents in NJ will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and 16,250 will not survive; and

Whereas, no single non-governmental, not-for-profit organization in the United States has invested more to find the causes and cures of cancer than the American Cancer Society. In fact, The American Cancer Society has helped make possible almost every major cancer research breakthrough since 1946, in 2013 having funded more than $150 million in cancer research through money raised in communities across the United States; and

Whereas, Relay For Life is the signature activity of the American Cancer Society and celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers, remembers loved ones lost to this disease and empowers individuals and communities to fight back against cancer; and

Whereas, more than three million people, about one in 99 Americans, will take part in Relay For Life this year, of which a half a million of the participants are cancer survivors; and

Whereas, the money raised at Relay For Life saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays through funding fighting cutting-edge cancer research, early detection and prevention education, advocacy efforts, and life-affirming patient services; thus people staying well, helping people to get well, and finding cures for cancer by fighting back; and

Whereas, in 2014, within Relay For Life events held in Northwest New Jersey, $1.2 million was raised, there were over 1,100 teams, 10,000 participants, over 780 survivors, and over 1,400 caregivers who were impacted; and

Whereas, Parsippany, one of seven united communities included within Relay For Life of Central Morris County is joining over 5,200 other communities worldwide to host the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, an event to celebrate cancer survivors and remember those who are no longer with us, and

Whereas, Paint the Town Purple is a celebratory activity of the American Cancer Society, a community-wide campaign that promotes cancer awareness, gives individuals and communities an opportunity to show their support and fight back against all forms of cancer, and

Whereas, Parsippany will be part of the Paint the Town Purple initiative within the month of May and schools, businesses and residents are invited to help spread the message of hope by tying a purple ribbon around a tree or light post and posting signs of support as well as about the event!

Now Therefore, I, James Barberio, Mayor of The Township of Parsippany do hereby proclaim the month of May to be Paint the Town Purple within Parsippany and further proclaim June 6 to June 7 to be American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Central Morris County. In doing so, I urge citizens to celebrate survivorship, remember loved ones lost to the disease, honor caregivers and join Parsippany community’s fight against cancer and encourage citizens to help the fight against cancer by participating in these activities. Only together will we find a cure!

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Central Morris County will take place on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 at County College of Morris, Randolph. Registration will start on Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m. with Opening ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. and the festivities continue all night long until 6:00 a.m. on the Sunday, June 7. There is no obligation to stay all day or overnight, so please join as they walk around the track to Fight Back, Celebrate, and Remember those touched by cancer!

There are three points to every Relay for Life Event – Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back. The celebration portion includes a dinner for cancer Survivors and their Care Givers. The remembrance portion includes a moving Luminaria Ceremony in which friends and loved-ones lost to cancer are remembered. The entire event is a way of fighting back against cancer by raising funds for Research. The American Cancer Society funds research for all types of cancer. 93% of all money raised goes to continuing research efforts.

The Theme for this year’s Relay will be “The 80’s” to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the inaugural Relay for Life in 1985. There will be themed laps, Dance Contests, Face-Painting for Children, and other fun events throughout the course of the event, and a survivor’s and caregivers dinner, as well as the evening Luminaria Ceremony starting at 9:00 p.m. Luminaria bags that line the track to honor or remember loved ones in our lives that are touched by cancer can be purchased online, by clicking here.

By supporting Relay For Life, you help the American Cancer Society save more than 400 lives a day, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

For more details, to be a sponsor, sign up a team or to register for the event, click here.

Giving on the Green: Employment Horizons’ Tenth Anniversary Golf Classic

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May 13, 2015

Employment Horizons, Inc. will host its Tenth Anniversary Golf Classic on Monday, June 15 at Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown. This year’s event is sponsored by My Limo of East Hanover, serving as Premier Sponsor with Vision Real Estate Partners and the Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable Foundation serving as Associate Sponsors. The Provident Bank Foundation will serve as our Tote Bag Sponsor.

In our community, hundreds of hardworking people with disabilities dream of earning a paycheck and living as valued, productive members of society. The Golf Classic offers an opportunity for members of the community to help make this dream a reality. All proceeds from the event help fund the agency’s services, which give individuals with disabilities an opportunity to earn a paycheck while receiving valuable training

Golfer registrations and sponsorships will be accepted through May 28 and can be submitted online by clicking here or by contacting Maria Verducci-Florio at (973) 538-8822 ext. 240. Registration includes greens fees, golf cart, lunch, golfer gift, cocktail reception and buffet dinner.

Founded in 1957, Employment Horizons, Inc. is the premier not-for-profit agency providing high-quality competitively priced services to the business community through its commercial operations while at the same time, furthering its mission to assist people with special needs to achieve their vocational objectives and establish self-sufficiency in the community. To learn more, please visit www.emhorizons.org.

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse has launched a statewide awareness campaign

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May 13, 2015

The photo above shows the popular synthetic drug brand called K2. The current batch of K2 has been associated with approximately 400 non-fatal overdoses along the East Costs during the month of April.

NEW JERSEY — The Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA) has launched a statewide awareness campaign, “Addiction Does Not Discriminate” to help fight drug abuse by showing that no one is immune to the deadly drug problem.

This program provides New Jersey residents with information on preventing abuse, Since April 2015, there have been approximately 400 overdoses involving synthetics along East Coast between Alabama to New York. The current brand associated with this outbreak of overdoses is “K2” (pictured below). This is a popular brand that is available both online and at local convenient stores. Lab analysis is pending to determine the cause of the overdoses. In New Jersey, it is illegal to possess, sell, offer to sell, or manufacture synthetic drugs.

Click here to download more information.

Superintendent Rixford plans another open house

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May 13, 2015