PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Viking Marching Band took first place in the 7th Annual Tournament of Bands Kickoff Classic held on Saturday, September 19 in Jefferson Township.
The band directed by Michael Iapicca and Assistant Director/Visual Design Mike Ryan created the 2015 field show “Pandora’s Box.” The set consists of Prologue, A Time of Peace, The Box is Opened and A Time of War: Evil vs. Hope.
Color Guard Instructors are Alejandro Gallo and Anthony Calabrese. Visual Instructor is Josh Jenkins. Music Instructor is Michelle Christianson. Assistant Instructor is Lauren Schmitt.
The Band Booster Co-Presidents are Kathy Davis and Isabel Garcia.
Equipment Director is Jerry Calabrese. Drum Majors are Austin Li and Samantha Koon. Color Guard Captain is Jessica Pinto and Drum Captain is Justin Lu.
The equipment being brought onto the fieldSome of the parents in the stands waiting for the band to performA band member practicing
RANDOLPH —Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Township of Randolph Police Chief David Stokoe confirm a fatal shooting that occurred last night at RTSP Shooting Range located at 961 Route 10 East, Randolph.
On Saturday, September 19, at approximately 7:30 p.m. the Randolph Police Department was notified of a shooting that occurred at RTSP. Upon their response, it was learned that a 21 year old male had fatally shot himself while inside the gun range. Although the male was transported to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
This matter continues to be investigated, but is considered to be an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community. No other persons were involved in this incident and no criminal charges are expected.
Due to the nature of this incident, no further details as to the identity of the decedent will be released.
This matter is being investigated by the Randolph Police Department, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.
According to its website, RTSP opened in November 2011 and is a 35,000-square-foot, which includes a 15,000 square foot training facility, 4,000 square foot Shoot House, 900 square foot Digital Simulator, and a 900 square foot Dojo, state-of-the-art indoor facility, including two shooting ranges, a store, and a training facility. Its ranges accommodate handguns, shotguns, and rifles.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Health Department’s Flu and Pneumonia Clinic is for Parsippany Residents Seniors that have never been vaccinated for pneumonia will be held on Friday, October 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. The fee for the flu shot is $10.00 and the pneumonia shot is $15.00, or free with Medicare Part B. You must bring your Medicare Card with you. HMO’s are not accepted.
No appointment required. The shots will be given at Parsippany Community Center
1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha.
If you require additional information, please call the Health Department (973) 263-7160.
PARSIPPANY — Members of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education, Members of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, Mayor James Barberio and Staff from Parsippany Hills High School attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Parsippany Hills High School new athletic fields.
The turf fields were presented earlier this year after the Board of Education approved the expenditure of $2,533,000 to complete the project at both high schools. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in early May.
The Parsippany Hills Vikings played their first football game on Friday, September 19 against Hackettstown. PHHS won 31-7.
Board Vice President Frank Neglia cuts the ribbonMembers of PHHS Staff, Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education and Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council and Mayor James Barberio at the ribbon cutting
Parsippany High School will hold their ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.
PARSIPPANY — The members of the Rotary Interact Club were washing cars during their fundraiser at Parsippany High School on Saturday, September 19. The club is raising money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Making Strides of Parsippany Cancer Walk will be held on Sunday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m. at Mack-Cali Business Campus, 6 Century Drive. To donate or participate click here.
Anthony DiPietro and Samantha Gurth holding the signs promoting the event
The Interact Club
Standing Strong
Joshua Salazar, Advisor Aimee Doyle, Chris Davanzo, Christopher Hill, Alex DePietro and Adam Gurth were the team washing and drying the cars
Gabriella DeMary, Abby Smith, Karissa Nussbaum and Alyssa Hockey
Hold Down Hackettstown
PHS Cheerleaders
PHS Cheerleaders
PHS logo on the new turf field
The football team entering the field
PHS Marching Band
PHS Marching Band
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Red Hawks have a multi-million dollar brand new AstroTurf field, beautiful red uniforms, a second year Head Coach in Jason Hurta and a coaching staff with a great attitude. The only thing else that was needed was a football team that could get the job done. The result was more of the same from the Red Hawks.
The game stated optimistically as Hackettstown fumbled on their third play from scrimmage on their own 19 yard line but the Red Hawks were unable to advance the ball and their field goal attempt was blocked. That was about it for Red Hawk highlights as Hackettstown scored by running the ball for touchdowns on all but their last possession of the first half. The halftime score was 35-0. The only other highlight was a second fumble by Hackettstown that the Red Hawks recovered but were unable to take advantage of. The only positive plays on offense were two fourth down runs by Punter Robert Hockey. One was on a fourth and 15 that fell 1 yard short and a second that gained their only first down of the half. The drive fizzled after that.
There was no scoring by either team in the third quarter and both teams traded touchdowns in the fourth.
Final score: Hackettstown 42, Parsippany 7.
The Red Hawks next game is Friday, September 25 at Newton at 7:00 p.m.
JEFFERSON — Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief William Craig of the Jefferson Township Police Department are seeking information from the public concerning an incident in Jefferson Township.
On Saturday, September 19, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a passerby reported observing a person lying in the roadway on Route 15 North, near Edison Road in Jefferson Township. Members of the police department responded and found an injured male who appeared to have been struck by an unknown vehicle.
The victim was transported to St. Clare’s Dover Campus. The victim was later pronounced at the hospital.
A joint investigation between the Jefferson Township Police Department and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has developed information that the critically injured victim is Michael Adams, 24, Jefferson.
The Jefferson Township Police Department and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying anyone that may have knowledge of this incident and/or the circumstances leading to this male’s injuries.
Any person with information regarding this incident is urged contact the Jefferson Township Police Department at (973) 697-1300, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200, or the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at (973) 267-2255. All calls will be kept confidential.
PARSIPPANY — Today is National Thank a Police Officer Day, and we offer a big Saturday Salute to all the law enforcement officers who keep us safe in Parsippany; in Morris County and in the State of New Jersey.
“A simple smile and a ‘thank you’ are all it takes to let police officers know their dangerous and demanding jobs are appreciated,” said Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr. “We are humbly grateful for the thoughts, prayers, and encouragement you continue to give us as we protect and serve you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We care about our communities, and it warms our hearts to see that care returned.”
“I think they deserve more than one day of recognition for all that. I think one of the first things my mother taught me when I was small was that if I got lost or was in trouble to find a police officer. We are taught that we can trust officers of the law. And we should. We shouldn’t tolerate anyone making a target out of them. They deserve our thanks for ensuring our safety at the jeopardy of their own,” said Parsippany resident Nicolas Limanov.
The recent targeted attacks on law enforcement officers have focused attention on how dangerous the profession can be. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, law enforcement careers are consistently ranked among the ten most dangerous occupations in America, and they carry the second-highest injury rate of any line of work. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reports that during the last decade an average of 58,930 assaults were made on law enforcement officers each year resulting in an average of 15,404 injuries. An average of 149 officers are killed in the line of duty each year across the country.
According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, there have been 89 line of duty deaths for officers in 2015, with 26 of those coming since July.
So the next time you see a police officer, make sure you say “Thanks for keeping Parsippany safe.”
This is just one thing we can do to support our law enforcement officers. We all should take the time to do something today to express our appreciation for all they do.
The Parsippany Police Department is a Civil Service organization consisting of over 100 sworn police officers. The department is divided into four divisions: Patrol, Investigative, Support Services and Professional Standards. The Patrol, Investigative, and Support Services Divisions are each led by a Captain and supported by the following chain of command: Lieutenants, Sergeants, Patrol Officers and civilian personnel. The Professional Standards Division is comprised of a Captain and a Lieutenant.
The state of the art police headquarters building became home to Parsippany Police in November 2004. At nearly 33,000 square feet, the building offers more space, privacy and ease of movement than the former building which served as headquarters for 22 years.
Among its features are two private interview rooms for distraction-free interviewing of witnesses and suspects. There is also a private room solely dedicated for members of the Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team, a volunteer organization, where they can speak with victims of domestic violence in a warm, comfortable setting. This is the first of its kind in Morris County.
Evidence and storage lockers are in varying sizes and some of them are refrigerated for perishable evidence items. They directly access the office of the Property & Evidence Sergeant to ensure chain of custody.
The state of the art cell block is NJ Department of Corrections approved and is video and audio monitored. A fourth cell is generally utilized for female offenders and is separated from the cell block. In addition, there is a larger holding cell and a DWI processing room. A completely separate juvenile holding area frees officers from leading around youthful offenders who are monitored via one-way observation glass that connects with the Communications area.
The police “Sally Port” is a garage that is controlled from the Communications area and allows for prisoners to enter and exit the police vehicle in a secured area. Parsippany’s Sally Port accommodates two police cars and has two bay doors allowing for “drive through” capability.
The communications center of the Police Department is staffed 24 hours a day by civilian dispatchers and on-duty patrol officers. Their primary responsibilities encompass answering all incoming emergency calls with a 9-1-1 enhanced system as well as all other calls that come into police headquarters for police, fire and ambulance. The communications area has the capability to talk via radio to all emergency personnel, township departments and other police agencies statewide.
