Driver makes a sudden turn; Motorcycle slams on brakes and flips

Frank L. Cahill
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Driver makes a sudden turn; Motorcycle slams on brakes and flips

PARSIPPANY — Mr. William Woytkin, Pine Island, New York, was travelling east on Route 46, on a 2009 Green Honda Motorcycle, when a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Ms. Maryann Bajwa, Saddle Brook, made a right turn into the parking lot of 149 Route 46. She stated at the time she was making the right turn, Mr. Woytkin, made contact with the rear passenger side of her vehicle.  Mr. Woytkin stated he had to slam on his brakes causing him to flip over the handle bars of his motorcycle, making contact with Ms. Bajwa’s vehicle.

There were no injuries and no summons were issued.

The incident happen at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 27.

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The motorcycle lays on the shoulder of Route 46
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The 2014 Jeep operated by Ms. Bajwa was making a right turn into 149 Route 46.

Morris County Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft of County Equipment; Forfeits Public Office

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft of County Equipment; Forfeits Public Office

PARSIPPANY — The Office of the Morris County Prosecutor announces that James Masker, 30, of Mine Hill, pleaded guilty today to Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-3(a), a Disorderly Persons Offense, in relation to his unauthorized taking of six (6) radios that belonged to the County of Morris.

The investigation revealed that the defendant, an employee with the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, removed the radios from a storage area to which he had access, and then he distributed them to private individuals.  All of the radios have been recovered.  The investigation did not discover any evidence that any public safety agency or any public safety transmissions were compromised by the theft.

The defendant surrendered and pleaded guilty before the Honorable James M. DeMarzo, J.S.C. He was sentenced to one year probation with a condition that he complete 25 hours of community service.  As part of the negotiated plea, the defendant resigned his position and was barred from any future public employment.

The Office of the Morris County Prosecutor would like to thank the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, whose leadership and diligence first detected the theft.

Lake Hiawatha School PTA Rainbow Run Draws 350 Participants

Frank L. Cahill
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Lake Hiawatha School PTA Rainbow Run Draws 350 Participants

PARSIPPANY — The Lake Hiawatha School PTA organized their first 3K Rainbow Run on Friday, September 25 at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Route 46, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of 350 including students, family and friends, along with teachers and administrators.

Lake Hiawatha School PTA’s elected President, Paola Rodriguez, was one of the principal organizers. She said, “We are thrilled with the turnout. It was such a fun event! I really think this exemplifies the role of the PTA—building community connections and promoting wholesome, family friendly activities.” She went on to note her appreciation for the parent volunteers who assisted in planning and executing the event, extending special thanks to the event organizers, Bernadette Kopec and Tara Voto.

The event began with a ribbon-cutting performed by Mayor James Barberio. Volunteers staffed stations along the perimeter of the paved path, liberally dousing runners and walkers with colors that showed vividly against the white t-shirts provided to participants. Each walker also received a string bag that included coupons and a bottle of water.

The event was not timed, but winners emerged in the form of kids’ smiling faces and their multicolored hair and clothes, which they showed off like trophies. Refreshments were available onsite and the Kona Ice Truck was very popular among the students. A DJ was on hand, who helped pump up the crowd with upbeat music throughout the evening.

Funds raised go directly to support student programs. The Lake Hiawatha PTA finances all of the school’s assembly programs and the K-5 field trips. Beyond individual donations, the following local companies supported the school: Applebee’s, Bow Tie Cinemas, Caggiano Orthodontics, Cifaldi Construction, Councilman Michael dePierro, D&B Chinese Restaurant, DDV Mechanical, Houlihan’s, IHOP, Jeremiah’s, John Christian Entertainment, Lavorgna Electric, Rauchberg Dental, Sushi Kuu Restaurant, Stop & Shop, Towne Tavern and Valentino’s Pizza.

Road Closures and Heavy Traffic for Saturday

Frank L. Cahill
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Road Closures and Heavy Traffic for Saturday

PARSIPPANY — Parisppany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps advised that Mazdabrook Road is being paved on Saturday, October 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed from Baldwin Road at Troy Road to Smith Road. Detours will be posted.

Also on Saturday, October 10 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. expect traffic delays in the area of Parsippany Hills High School (Route 202 and Rita Drive) and St. Christopher’s Church on Route 202 due to the town-wide Soccer Tournament and Parsippany Hills Hig School Homecoming football game.

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No Parking signs will be posted in adjoining neighborhoods.

Letter to the editor: Health hazards associated with turf fields

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lettersDear Editor:

Late last week the NBC Evening News with Lester Holt provided an update on the story it had run earlier about the potential health hazards associated with the use of ground up car and truck rubber tires in the construction of crumb turf fields. After watching the NBC reports, the one conclusion that can be reached is that people on all sides of the issue, including the companies that create and install the turf fields, regulatory bodies of the Federal government, and schools, parents and student athletes do not know if the rubber crumb turf fields are actually safe or unsafe to play on.

What is known from the NBC reports is the following:

That the number of girl soccer goalies, known to Amy Griffin, a Washington State soccer coach who was featured in the NBC story, has increased from 44 to 63 with 15 of those soccer players dying from cancer including lymphoma and leukemia.

That Federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency continue to refuse to investigate potential safety issues relating to tire crumb fields and continue to refuse to comment on the potential risks stating that field safety, unlike cigarette warnings and seat belt regulations, is a local and not a Federal issue. Simply put the EPA refuses to declare turf fields safe or unsafe.

That Montgomery County, Maryland which is a suburban county with one million residents has banned the construction of new rubber crumb fields and 50 cities in 17 states have conducted or are conducting in depth studies to try to determine whether or not to proceed with the construction of new turf fields and/or rip up existing turf fields.

That rubber tires used in crumb fields contain a number of carcinogens. What is unknown is whether or not those carcinogens are released during the rubber grinding process and if they are do they exist in the tiny black dots that serve as a cushion among the artificial blades of grass on a crumb turf field?

That non toxic alternatives to rubber crumb fields readily exist including turf fields that are constructed using cork and coconut fibers instead of pulverized rubber tires

What is not known is the following:

What, if any independent studies the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education conducted prior to approving the construction of tire crumb turf fields at PHS and PHHS?

Which facts derived from those independent studies convinced the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education that student athletes would be absolutely safe playing on tire crumb turf fields?

What discussions the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education had in Open and/or Closed sessions regarding the potential health risks associated with constructing tire crumb fields and what information was presented at those sessions to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education and by whom?

The turf fields at PHS and PHHS have been constructed but questions remain regarding how safe it is to play on those multi million dollar crumb rubber fields and those questions need to be answered immediately. Hopefully BOE President Orthwein and/or BOE Vice President Neglia will provide the answers. If they do not then their silence will tell parents all they need to know.

Bob Crawford

Zumba for a Cure event will benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Frank L. Cahill
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Zumba for a Cure event will benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

makingstridesPARSIPPANY — 5th Annual Zumba for a Cure event will raise funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Sunday, October 11 starting at 11:00 a.m.  This event will be held at Parsippany PAL, 33 Baldwin Road.

Zumba Fitness Partners Mary Massey and Lisa Engersgaard will treat participants to 90 minutes of heart-pumping dance moves.

This year, they will also have Jennifer DeLorenzi, Magda Santiago, Kevin Garcia and Jeanette Thomas.

No pre-registration is required. Just show up with a water bottle and towel. They will provide water as well and will have giveaways and raffles. Minimum donation of $20.00, cash or checks payable to American Cancer Society (ACS).

The current line up of instructors include Mary Massey; Lisa Engersgaard; Jennifer DeLorenzi; Leah Bank; Jeanette Thomas; Kevin Garcia; Deepa Gaitonde; Kelly Falcone; Magda Santiago and Maria Calabrese.

Thanks to the generosity of some companies, all donations will be matched 100 percent.

For more information, contact Joan Donahue Van Soest via email at vansoest@optonline.net or call (201) 310-7081.

Back to the future? Seitz Sighting

Frank L. Cahill
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Back to the future? Seitz Sighting

PARSIPPANY — The recent resignation of Parsippany Schools Superintendent Scott Rixford has created a vacancy for the school system’s top position.  Rixford, embroiled in a Middle School scheduling controversy will be on medical leave through December with his resignation becoming final in January.

At Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, several sources told Parsippany Focus that former Superintendent Leroy Seitz was seen leaving the building shortly before the evening’s meeting began. Seitz, no stranger to controversy himself, became the target of Chris Christie in 2010 when the board approved a new contract for Seitz which was rescinded more than a year later under pressure from the state Department of Education.

As Parsippany Patch reported at the time, “the brouhaha that grew to a fever pitch over the disputed pact, which violated a superintendents’ salary cap imposed by Gov. Chris Christie in Feb. 2011, media were awash in stories of BOE squabbles, lawsuits and Christie’s labeling of Seitz as a “poster boy of greed.”

A source not authorized to speak on the record told Parsippany Focus that Seitz interviewed to become the next interim Superintendent.

Morris County Young Republicans held monthly meeting

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Morris County Young Republicans held monthly meeting

DENVILLE — The Morris County Young Republican Committee held their month meeting on Thursday, October 8, at Charlie Browns Fresh Grill, 67 West Main Street, Denville.

They inivted Republican Candidates for elective office in Morris County to the meeting to give a presentation and answer questions from and network with our members.


The Morris County Young Republicans are one of the most active chapters in the State of New Jersey. With their increased membership and fundraising this past year, including for charity, the Young Republicans take pride in improving their community and working on key races.

The current board consists of Chairman: Will Felegi, Riverdale; Vice Chairman: Jordan Chester, Kinnelon; Secretary: Bill Delaney, Morristown; Treasurer: Julie Lapatka; General Counsel: David J. Bruno, Morris Plains; State Committeeman: Joe Bock, Mt. Olive; and State Committeewoman: Sue Driscoll, Madison.

Morris County Young Republicans (MCYR) are individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 that are interested in taking an active role in Morris County Republican Party politics. We are organized as a special group because, as young people, having different opportunities and situations to incorporate into our political activity.

For more information click here.

Zinburger holds ribbon cutting ceremony

Nicolas Limanov
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Zinburger holds ribbon cutting ceremony
Kobe Burger (with Vermont Cheddar & Wild Mushrooms)
Kobe Burger (with Vermont Cheddar & Wild Mushrooms)

PARSIPPANY — Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, the upscale burger restaurant which offers gourmet burgers combined with perfectly paired wine selections, opened its fourth New Jersey location – and the brand’s largest – at 1900 State Route 10, Parsippany.

The Parsippany location features Zinburger’s first test kitchen where executive chefs will work on menu development, test new technology, create training videos and hold conferences for General Managers and chefs.

The location also features a private dining room, which seats up to 32 and an additional 21 on the private patio.  The private dining room and patio will allow Zinburger to host holiday parties, sporting event parties, weddings and business lunches for larger groups.

The new Zinburger is doing incredible business.  As a result, they are still looking for additional employees, specifically line cooks and bartenders who have experience working in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

Interested applicants can apply online by clicking here.

Ribbon cutting ceremonies for PHS Turf fields

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Ribbon cutting ceremonies for PHS Turf fields

PARSIPPANY — The rain was coming down hard on Friday evening, October 2, but that didn’t stop the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new turf fields at Parsippany High School. The event was attended by many board of education members, Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Mike dePierro and Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Principal Dr. Denis Mulroony.

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