Parsippany Recreation Department seeking applicants for Summer Staff
The Parsippany Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Summer Program Staff.
We are looking for applicants to fill these openings:
- Volunteer positions – children who will be completing 8th grade June 2016 and entering ninth grade in September 2016. Approximately four hours max per day.
- Paid Positions – applicants who are ninth grade 2015-16 and above. Full Time & Part Time Positions.
- Director & Assistant Director Positions – Adults with previous child care or teaching experience. Part Time and Full Time Positions.
For an application packet click here.
For questions, email us at recreation@parsippany.net
All applications are due no later than Thursday, January 21.
Eastlake School for Alex
PARSIPPANY — Eastlake students and staff showed an outpouring of support and well wishes for former student, Alex Gallego, as he fights to recover from recent devastating injuries, on Friday, January 15.
They were a sea of blue and white to honor Alex and his love of his former college, Penn State. Through generous donations from the Eastlake families and the staff, they raised a total of $1,250 to help Alex’s family with his recovery.
Alex suffered injuries and is in the ICU fighting to get better. He and his family will undoubtedly have innumerable medical bills and any support that we can give, especially this time of year, will never be forgotten.
Early morning fire displaces residents
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a structure fire at 64 Midvale Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, at 3:47 a.m. on Friday, January 15.
Multiple Parsippany Police Officers, along with the Lake Hiawatha Fire Department District #4, Rockaway Neck Fire Department District #5, Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad, and the Town of Boonton Fire DepartmentRapid Intervention Crew responded to the scene.
Upon arrival of Patrol Sergeant Earl Kinsey and Patrol Officer Michael Sprung, along with Deputy Fire Chief of District #4 C. Cleary they found one resident, 23 year old female, outside the house, who reported the other resident, a 61 year old male, had just entered the structure.
Shortly after learning the male entered the residence, he emerged from the structure. The residents advised the Officers that three cats and three birds were still inside the residence. Due to the heavy smoke responding Officers were unable to enter the residence to locate the pets.
The responding Fire Departments were able to bring the fire under control and extinguish it. The fire was contained to one bedroom, but the rest of the interior of the house sustained heavy smoke damage. Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad evaluated both occupants, who refused further medical treatment.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery arrived at the scene to fill air bottle, and to board up the house.
Three of the resident’s birds and one cat perished in the fire. Parsippany Animal Control responded to the scene and took control of the two surviving cats.
The structure is uninhabitable and the Red Cross was contacted and responded to assist the victims.
Morris County CIS responded to the scene and processed the area. This incident is still under investigation by Fire Investigator Det. M. Czajka.
If anyone has any information about the fire, they are asked to call the Investigative Division at (973) 263-4313.
Free Diabetes Education Program Coming to ShopRite of Parsippany
PARSIPPANY — The Diabetes Foundation in partnership with Morristown Medical Center Community Health Department and ShopRite of Parsippany, will sponsor a free monthly diabetes education program at ShopRite, 808 Route 46 West. Majority funding for the events will be provided by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.
Sessions will be held the first Wednesday of each month, with the first one scheduled for Wednesday, February 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A “teachable” dinner will be served at each session.
The program is designed to assist those individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes (or with a family history of diabetes) to maintain or improve their health. Program topics include proper nutrition, appropriate medications, blood sugar control and physical activity. Complimentary health screenings will include A1C blood sugar, cholesterol, etc. One-on-one nutrition and diabetes care coaching will be offered along with prizes and giveaways.
“For those individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes this program is a perfect opportunity to help realize your New Year’s Resolution to strive for better health,” said Roberta Schmidt, executive director of The Diabetes Foundation. “We strongly encourage residents to take advantage of this chance to educate themselves and their families about diabetes and, should they or a loved one have diabetes or pre-diabetes, to learn what they need to do to manage it effectively.”
There are nearly one million adults and children in New Jersey with diabetes. People with poorly controlled diabetes are at high risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, amputation and death. Diabetes is the third leading cause of death among Americans, and the number one cause of blindness and non-traumatic amputations.
The Diabetes Foundation (www.diabetesfoundationinc.org), in 1990 to assist people with diabetes throughout the state of New Jersey, is dedicated to improving the care and quality of life for children and adults with diabetes. The organization offers diabetes medications and supplies to uninsured and underinsured individuals with diabetes; provides patient advocacy whereby DFI staff, interns and volunteers connect with patients to offer educational information and resources for them to move forward; educates the public on preventing diabetes, identifying it, and learning to cope with the disease; and provides the funding to send needy children from the tri-state area to Camp Nejeda, a diabetes camp in Sussex County.
Registration is required and space is limited. To register, contact the Diabetes Foundation at (201) 444-0337 or (800) 633-3160.
Annual Martin Luther King Celebration at Temple Beth Am
PARSIPPANY — Temple Beth Am’s annual service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be graced by a special guest, Robert Azriel Devine, who will speak about his unique experience growing up as both a black man and a Jew, on Friday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m.
On August 23, 1969, when Robert Azriel Devine celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at the south side’s well -known Congregation Rodfei Zedeck on Hyde Park Avenue, he was the first black child to achieve this milestone in Chicago’s Jewish community. At the time, the Chicago Tribune headline read, “Bar Mitzvah Planned for Negro Boy, 13”.
The accompanying article went on to share his path to the bima, which included the same four years of study that every young Jewish child undergoes. and was quoted by the paper as “not being a stunt.” Mr. Devine’s spiritual growth was especially nurtured by his father, who was serving as the Rabbi of the House of Israel Hebrew Cultural Center and was also the Chairman of the United Leaders’ Council of Hebrew Israelites, an organization of black Rabbis from Chicago, Illinois and Gary and Indianapolis, Indiana.
“Everyone at Temple Beth Am is honored to have Azriel join us. He will be sharing his personal journey during our annual Shabbat service honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” noted Cantor Inna Serebro-Litvak, who was instrumental in bringing Azriel to the Temple. She continued, “over the years, Temple Beth Am has enjoyed a wide range of distinctive speakers who have shared their extraordinary experiences with us during this special Shabbat – and we look forward to this year being equally as moving at a time when we could all use some inspiration.” Azriel will also help us understand how black history connects to Judaism – revealing a fascinating diversity that is the fabric of modern Israel and Jewry as a whole. If you believe that we are all responsible for one another, then you don’t want to miss this engaging talk entitled “Kol Yisrael.”
About Robert Azriel Devine
Robert Azriel Devine was born and raised in Chicago Illinois and has practiced Judaism since birth. He was a member of Congregation Rodfei Zedek where he also attended Hebrew school and had his Bar-Mitzvah. He also studied briefly at Ida Crown Academy and is an alumni of Camp Ramah. Azriel is currently attending the Academy of Jewish Religion in Yonkers New York. His goal is to become an ordained Rabbi.
Morris County Sheriff’s Office holds Clergy Academy
Morris County Sheriff’s Office held the first of three sessions of its Clergy Academy.
More than thirty different religious institutions from throughout Morris County met at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy in Parsippany to discuss a variety of community and law enforcement issues.
The Clergy leaders also learned about the Sheriff’s Office and various types of law enforcement agencies in our area. The participants also learned about the programs and services offered by Morris County law enforcement that can be useful to protecting their congregations. The Clergy met with members of the Sheriff’s Community Services Unit and learned about the value of promoting and participating in the Morris County Crimestoppers Program.
“It is vital that law enforcement be connected with the community and by partnering with the clergy it is possible to help reduce crime and protect our citizens”, said Undersheriff
of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office who spearheaded the program. This academy, is the first of its kind run by the agency, and partners with the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety as well as the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in future sessions which will be held at the Public Safety Complex and the Correctional Facility.
Traffic stop on Route 80 yields arrest of driver for Forgery and Multiple Warrants
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Officer D. Ross and R. McGinnis conducted a traffic stop on a 2015 Hyundai Accent on Route 80 West which was wanted for questioning for a possible shoplifting out of Hanover Township on Wednesday, January 6 at 12:55 a.m.
New Jersey State Police and Hanover Township Police arrived on scene to assist. After a brief investigation the driver, Rashaun Chambers, 21, Allentown, Pennsylvania, was arrested for four active warrants. The warrants were issued by Irvington Police Department, Sparta Police Department and two from Mendham Police Department with a combined bail amount of $715.00.
Mr. Chambers was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing. While at Police Headquarters Mr. Chambers was found to be in possession of 3 counterfeit $100.00 bills which he intended to use towards paying his bail.
Patrol Sergeant M. LaManna then charged Mr. Chambers with Forgery and the bail was set at $5,000. with no 10% option for the charge. Upon further investigation Mr. Chambers was additionally charged with Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs after he was found to have 3 suspected pills of oxycodone in his possession. He was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility in default of his bail. The reported shoplifting incident is under investigation by the Hanover Township Police Department.
Hotel Guest failed to pay bill; Bail set at $7,500
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department was contacted by an employee of Residence Inn, 3 Gatehall Road, to report an occupant who failed to pay their bill at 4:16 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6.
While investigating the incident it was determined that Michelle Mendoza-Martinez, 49, Parsippany, had multiple active traffic and criminal warrants from Parsippany and Dover with a total bail of $5,700. at which time she was placed under arrest and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.
Ms. Mendoza-Martinez was unable to post bail at which time she was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office until she is able to post bail or her court dates for the warrants.
Aggravated Assault and Armed Robbery at Travelodge
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Headquarters was contacted by a male reporting that he was the victim of an assault at 10:58 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30.
Patrol Sergeant A. Keiser along with Patrol Officer G. Lowe and E. Elston responded to scene to speak to the victim. Upon arrival of the Officers they made contact with the victim who had visible injuries to his face and was bleeding.
The victim advised the officers he was in his hotel room and was punched and stomped on by an acquaintance, identified as Kyle Normandin, 22, Uxbridge, Massachusetts, because he did not have a cigarette to give him.
After the assault, Mr. Normandin fled the room and came back with Tyler Gammon, 20, Parsippany. After a brief conversation Mr. Normandin and Mr. Gammon stole cash from the victim and fled the area in a 2009 Nissan Quest.
Detective A. Morelli and J. Keiling arrived on scene and were able to determine that the suspects may be coming back to the hotel. After a short time the suspect’s vehicle arrived in the parking lot and a traffic stop was conducted. After a brief investigation Tyler Gammon and sole passenger Jomaxy Paulino, 19, Brooklyn, New York, were both placed under arrest. Mr. Gammon and Mr. Paulino were transported back to Police Headquarters. Mr. Normandin was not located inside the vehicle.
Mr. Paulino was charged with Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana and released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Mr. Gammon was charged with Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Theft of Movable Property, Possession of less than 50 grams of Marijuana, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe with a bail amount of $65,000 with no 10% option.
Mr. Gammon was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility until he is able to post bail or his court date.
An arrest warrant was issued for Mr. Normandin for Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Theft of Movable property and Aggravated Assault.
On January 8, 2016 Mr. Normandin was taken into custody by the Ramapo Police Department in New York. Mr. Normandin waived his right to an extradition hearing and was taken into custody by Parsippany Police Department Detectives on January 16. Mr. Normandin was unable to post his $65,000 no 10% option bail and was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility until he is able to post bail or his court date.
Editors Note: Criminal complaints are merely accusations. Despite these accusations, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.