John Sette holds a proclamation that Senator Dorsey and Loretta Brown gave him 25 years ago
HANOVER — The Morris County Republican Committee celebrated 80 Years Anniversary at a Brunch held at Birchwood Manor, on Sunday, April 12.
The Morris GOP Leadership consists of: Chairman John R. Sette; Vice Chairwoman Patti Page; Executive Director Barbara Dawson; Executive Committee Chairwoman Phyllis Florek; Legal Counsel Anthony M. Bucco, Esq.; Finance Chairman Tim Smith; Treasurer Joseph Ricca; Political Director Frank Vitolo; Information Technology Director Erica L. Klemens; State Committeewoman Christina Ramirez; State Committeeman Larry Casha, Esq.; Sergeant at Arms Michael Petonak; Office Manager Betty Denecke; Administrative Assistant Barbara Kinback and MCRCA President Vincent Schindel.
Parsippany’s County Committee Chair is Hon. Nicole Green. To view other Morris County towns, click here.
The Morris County GOP Headquarters is located at 26 Schuyler Place, Morristown. To learn more click here to view their website.
Rich Babcock, Tim Smith, Patty Page and Gary LaSpisa
Gary LaSpisa, Joe Bock and Paul Tarnawski
Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro, Delores dePierro, Former State Senator Leanna Brown, Assemblyman
Anthony M. Bucco and Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Candidate Loretta Gragnani
Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi, Rodney Frelinghuysen with former Rockaway Township Councilman John Wojtazek
Mount Olive Council President Joseph Nicastro, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and Mount Olive Planning Board Member David Koptyra
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen with Freeholder Candidate Deborah Smith
Paul Tarnawski, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, Joe Bock and Freeholder Candidate Deborah Smith
Thomas Russo, Sr., Bernards Township Committee
Committeeman Thomas Russo and Steven Oroho
Sophomore Jack Nonnenmader, Chatham High School, Seventh Grader Matthew Nonnemader, Chatham Middle School, Mrs. Laura Ali, Chatham Township resident, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco
Freeholder-elect John Krickus with Former State Senator John Dorsey. File Photo (C) Parsippany Focus
Joe Bock with Freeholder John Krickus
John Sette holds a proclamation that Senator Dorsey and Loretta Brown gave him 25 years ago
Steven Brown, Former State Senator Leanna Brown and Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen congratulating Former State Senator John Dorsey and John Sette in 2015. (c) Parsippany Focus
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Webber
Freeholder David Scapicchio with Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Candidate Vincent Ferrara
PARSIPPANY — Online registration is underway for Mount Tabor Music Camp which will celebrate its 62nd year when camp opens on Monday, July 6. In-person registration, where students can try out instruments in which they’re interested, will be held Thursday, May 7 at Brooklawn Middle School, 250 Beechwood Drive.
The camp, which is held at Brooklawn Middle School, is a terrific place for area children to learn a new instrument or improve existing skills. Classes are held weekday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to noon, students receive lessons on their instrument(s) of choice and then come together for full band or ensemble rehearsal. The camp goes through the month of July and concerts are given during the final week.
To be eligible for registration, the youngest students must have completed the third grade, the program welcomes students up through senior year of high school. Classes offered include a Jazz Program, Guitar Program, Music Theory classes, as well as instrumental lessons.
“Mount Tabor Music Camp is a great opportunity to learn a new instrument and achieve a performance level” shared Nora Lustig of Parsippany. “It is a wonderful program with a truly talented staff. This summer will be our seventh year.”
Online registration is now open, by clicking here, in-person registration begins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 at Brooklawn Middle School. Discounts are given for registration before Monday, May 25 and for multiple students enrolling from the same family. For more information email tabordirector@gmail.com or call (201) 452-6063.
The sunny start to Wednesday isn’t expected to last. The relatively mild daytime weather that has settled over New Jersey will exit as well, forecasters say. Expect showers to roll into the area in a few hours, according to the National Weather Service. Strong winds with gusts reaching as high as 50 mph are also possible…
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Treasurer
Robert Greulich, CPA, Rick Wasserman, President Robert Peluso, Executive Board Member Frank Cahill and Board Member Nicolas Limanov at the ribbon cutting of Earth Friendly Products
PARSIPPANY — Earth Day is April 22. Earth Friendly Products celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony in Parsippany.
Earth Day is an annual day of action for a greener Earth. Millions worldwide are joining in this movement to help the environment.
It’s easy to take small steps that contribute to a greener Earth every day. Recycle more – some communities have extended recycling capabilities to include certain household plasts and other items that they didn’t accept before. Things like pain, appliances, batteries, light bulbs, cell phones and other electronics can also be recycled, either in your community or though special-drop off points in Morris County.
Earth Friendly Products moved their Northeastern operations to 50 Lackawanna Avenue, and chose today for their ribbon cutting grand opening.
Earth Friendly Products began by making cleaners for industrial use before Corvettes had fins. When your grandmother was wearing a poodle skirt and drinking a float at the soda fountain, we were earning our first patents
Decades later, when Jimi Hendrix turned rock upside down and played guitar with his teeth, they started their own quiet rebellion. We decided: only cleaners that were plant-based. Only paper that was recycled. Only products not tested on animals, period.
Does it sound boring to say they are family owned and operated? Because what it means to us is that it is personal. They have been around, well, seems like forever. They know how to make cleaners that CLEAN, paper goods that work (with 80% post-consumer content, and that is good,) detergents that will not harm a fiber of your clothing, and a phosphate-free auto dish soap that will not etch anything. Ever.
They are earth Friendly Products. Green. Clean.
And really, really good at both.
Go green on April 22, and all year along.
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Robert Greulich, CPA, Board MEmber Rick Wasserman, President Robert Peluso, Executive Board Member Frank Cahill and Board Member Nicolas Limanov at the ribbon cutting of Earth Friendly Products
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Paul Phillips of the Parsippany Troy-Hills Police Department announce that Scott A. Van Hoven, 48, currently of Hudson, New York, and formerly of Parsippany, pled guilty to one count of Official Misconduct, a crime of the second degree, and two counts of Criminal Sexual Contact, crimes of the fourth degree.
Scott A. Van Hoven
Van Hoven was a music teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson, when he engaged in various sexual acts with a 16 year-old female who was a student at the school. The acts occurred in both Paterson and Parsippany.
Defendant faces a sentence of seven (7) years New Jersey State Prison, subject to a five (5) year term of parole ineligibility. In addition, defendant is subject to registration pursuant to Megan’s Law, will forfeit his New Jersey teaching certificates and will be prohibited from seeking future public employment.
The Honorable Salem Vincent Ahto, J.S.C. (Retired, Temporarily Assigned on Recall) presided over the plea. The sentencing is scheduled for May 27, 2015.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank Assistant Prosecutors LaJuan Tucker and Vincent Leo III, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, the Parsippany Troy-Hills Police Department, the Paterson Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office-Criminal Investigation Section whose efforts contributed to this arrest.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., announced special meeting dates for the 2015 Budget Hearings.
The special meetings will be held at Parsippany Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (973) 263-4357 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.
The Township Council of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct Special Meetings for review and discussion of the Mayor’s 2015 Budget Recommendations on the following dates:
Thursday, April 23 starting at 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Administration/Township Clerk
Ellen Sandman and Yancy Wazirmas
Governing Body/Committees
6:30 p.m.
Parks and Forestry
James Walsh
7:00 p.m.
Recreation
Joseph Plescia
7:30 p.m.
Public Buildings, Includes Street Lighting
Michael Hardie
8:00 p.m.
Human Services, includes Board of Health, Daycare and Ambulance
Michele Picone, Carlo DiLizia and Dean Snook
8:30 p.m.
Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Construction, Housing, Zoning and Fire Prevention
Jennifer Vealey
Tuesday, May 5 starting at 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Public Works, includes Streets and Roads/Condo, Sanitation and Recycling/Tipping Fees
Greg Schneider
Engineering / Engineering Cap.
Greg Schneider, Justin Lizza
7:00 p.m.
Police, includes Animal Control
Chief Paul Philipps
Emergency Management
Chief Paul Philipps
9:00 p.m.
Municipal Court
Al Leal (no attendance required)
Thursday, May 14 starting at 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Library
Jayne Beline and Joseph Weisberg
6:30 p.m.
Water Utility
Paula Cozzarelli and Kevin Ryan
7:00 p.m.
Knoll Utility
Paula Cozzarelli and Glenn Foesel
8:00 p.m.
Finance / Assessing / Collector includes Contingent,
Statutory and Deferred
Ann Cucci
Legal / Insurance
Salary and Wage Discussion
Note: All times are approximate, with the exception of the start time.
For additional information please contact Yancy Wazirmas, RMC Township Clerk at (973) 263-4350.
One of the many office buildings currently vacant in Parsippany. File photo
The second building contains 75,000 square feet. This building connects to 1515 Route 10. Currently, Dovetail Systems is a tenant in the building
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, at last week’s agenda meeting, voted to formulate a resolution to designate 1515 Route 10 (Lot 1.2, Block 200) as a Redevelopment Area according to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
The resolution will be presented to the Council at the meeting that starts at 7:30 p.m. at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
The property, Intel Corporate Center, located at 1515 Route 10, was recently sold to Stanbery Development, LLC.
The archway that connects the buildings
The sale was arranged by Colliers International. It was reported Stanbery Development, LLC., paid $14.1 million for the property. The three-story buildings total 288,742 square feet and are currently triple net leased to the Intel Corporation through December 31, 2015. Intel, a global company and maker of semiconductor chips, has vacated the property.
The first building is 213,742 square feet and features a dramatic atrium with marble floors, while the second is 75,000 square feet. Both assets provide 930 feet of frontage on Route 10 and on-site feature amenities, including a full-service cafeteria, professional gym facility, conference areas, and an outdoor terrace with seating.
On March 12, when Parsippany Focus received the press release announcing the sale (click here for story), the new owners have yet to announce their plans for the property, described as a well-located two-building asset in the heart of the Parsippany market, which will likely draw attention from a wide array of space users.
Property is located at 1515 Route 10.
The property is divided between the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and Hanover Township. 17.052 acres are located within Parsippany, and 5.92 acres are in Hanover Township.
On April 1, 18 days later, the attorneys for Stanbery Development submitted a letter to the Township Council applying to designate the property as redevelopment.
In their proposal, the development contemplates a 50-room hotel, 90,700 square feet of retail space, 45,000 square feet of restaurant space, 61,500 square feet of office space and 180 one-bedroom units, and 62 two-bedroom units.
The project is projected to generate approximately $1.6 million annually, anticipated to accrue to Parsippany Township, which is close to 2.5 times greater than the existing revenues.
According to their proposal, the residential development will generate 410 new residents, including 12 school-age children. This reflects the number of total units and proposed bedrooms within the project.
An affiliate of Stanbery Development, LLC, and the developer/owner of The Shoppes at Union Hill in Denville, acquired the complex.
Their letter to the Township Council included a detailed Fiscal Impact Study and Feasibility Study for Redevelopment Area Designation.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Municipal Alliance (MAC) invites all coaches and parents to take a night to educate on “Bullying in Sports: The Injuries We Don’t See” presented by Coach Randy Nathan. This event will be held at Central Middle School on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Bullying In Sports is a powerful presentation that increase awareness of bullying and bullying behavior that is associated within sports. Coach Randy addresses the areas where bullying behavior exists, identifies the warning signs of being bullied and/or aggressive behavior, shares effective strategies for dealing with conflict and prejudice and encourages those in athletics to become “Upstanders” and leaders on their team, schools and communities.
Coaches: Coaches play a critical factor in a player’s life. Coaches are encouraged to become aware of their own style and behavior, while simultaneously holding their player’s accountable for their conduct on and off the field. The coach-player relationship is one of the most valuable assets in addressing the culture within schools.
Players: Student-Athletes are unknowingly being indoctrinated on the three main components of bullying behavior. They may be critical elements of success in sports, however they are detrimental in the classroom. Raising their awareness of their behavior will encourage them to become leaders and Upstanders.
Parents: A consumer mentality has infiltrated youth sports. Parents invest large sums of money to provide their player an advantage. As a result there is an expectation of a return on that investment. Players experience increased stress, coaches are confronted and spectators go uncontrolled.
Coach Randy is an international keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and edutainer. His high energy and dynamic approach engages participants by introducing valuable strategies to overcome obstacles and inspires them to achieve their personal goals.
Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad arrived at the scene, but no one was transported to area hospitals
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Migel Torres, 68, Lake Hiawatha was traveling west on Lake Shore Drive, when Mr. Harold Wachtel, 60, Montville, proceeded through the stop sign on Knoll Road and crashed into Mr. Torres. Mr. Wachtel believed that the intersection was clear, but struck the 2003 Chevy Traverse.
Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance responded to the scene, but all occupants in the Chevy refused medical attention.
Mr. Wachtel received a summons for failure to observe traffic sign.
Both vehicles were driven from the scene by the owners.
The accident was investigated by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Gian Cacioppo, which happen at 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
The Dodge Ram collided with the 2003 Chevy
The front quarter panel and door was crashed as well as the back quarter panel
The 2003 Chevy Traverse was hit while in the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Knoll Road
Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad arrived at the scene, but no one was transported to area hospitals
The front quarter panel and door was crashed as well as the back quarter panel
relationship is one of the most valuable assets in addressing the culture within schools.
