PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer J. Williams responded to the Home Depot for a report of a theft at 1:18 p.m. on Friday, April 22.
Upon his arrival, he was met by Home Depot’s Loss Prevention Specialist (LPS) who detained a male individual who attempted to steal six rolls of wire from the store.
The suspect was exiting through the garden center passed all point of sale without paying.
When the Loss Prevention Specialist blocked the suspect’s escape route and identified himself, the suspect pushed the Loss Prevention Specialist with his hands and again with his body in an attempt to flee.
The suspect was detained in the store until Officer Williams arrived and took custody of the suspect, Mr. Patrick Fagan, 21, Lake Hiawatha.
Mr. Fagan was transported to Police Headquarters and charged with Robbery, Shoplifting and Possession of Hypodermic Needle. A $10,000 bail amount was issued against Mr. Fagan, with no 10% option. He was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility, pending a court appearance.
Editors Note: A complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer W. Stone responded to the Delta Gas Station to assist Patrol Sergeant S. Miller with a motor vehicle stop, at 12:16 a.m. on Thursday, April 21. The officers observed a male driver, later identified as Mr. Joshua Feldman, 30, South Orange, with his feet outside the vehicle and his body slumped over the interior.
After waking Mr. Feldman who was asleep in the vehicle, a brief investigation was conducted and resulted in Mr. Feldman’s arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. He was transported to Police Headquarters and charged with Being Under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving.
He was released to a friend, pending a court appearance.
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer D. Farms responded to U-Haul on Route 46 for a report of a burglary to an automobile and simple assault.
Upon his arrival, he spoke with the 25 year old male victim, who was also a U-Haul employee.
The victim advised Officer Farms that while he was parking a returned rental truck, he observed an unknown male suspect standing beside another truck.
The victim approached the suspect who had broken the driver’s side window and was attempting to enter the truck. The victim grabbed the suspect’s shirt to prevent him from entering the vehicle at which time the suspect turned around and allegedly struck the victim with a closed fist.
He then pushed the victim and ran into the wooded area behind the U-Haul lot.
The victim did not suffer injury and the area was checked by assisting Police Officers with negative results for locating the suspect. The suspect is described as wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The incident is classified as a Robbery due to the suspect using force during an attempted theft.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Parsippany Police at (973) 263-4300.
As a high-school student, I realize that some form of standardized testing is essential, in order to monitor and improve education. However, the newly implemented PARCC, fails to properly assess students, and instead, takes time away from actual learning, confuses students with its online format, and poorly designed questions, as well as unnecessarily drains money from our districts.
We can all agree that preparation for tests is important, but when the whole curriculum and school system stars to revolve around testing, it becomes a problem. It’s nice to learn for the sake of being more educated, but when the PARCC was implemented, teachers began to focus more on preparing for the test, and “you need to know this for the PARCC” became a common phrase that ended many lessons. Instead of actual learning, we are forced to complete practice tests and worksheet for the main purpose of doing well on the PARCC. Also, it takes an additional ten hours to administer the test, which could have been used for actual learning.
There were many technological issues during the PARCC, which took time away from our testing time, and often lost some of the answers we had inputted. The online format not only makes the test unreliable, but it is also makes the test more difficult to take. Scrolling was difficult, and it was also very uncomfortable to type in the work done for math problems, as I, and many other students, prefer to draw pictures to represent work.
Another problem that the PARCC arises is its cost. Pearson charges approximately $30 per student, not including practice material and electronic devices to administer the test. All if the accumulating billions of dollars could have been used for better things. The government does not provide grants to cover these expenses.
Some districts have adopted an opt-out policy that allows students to be exempt from testing, our district has not, and it was threatened that there would be consequences for those who choose not to take the PARCC. As a result, I chose to purposely fail the test to show that I do not support the PARCC, as did many other students. I feel that it is important to at least create an opt-out policy for those that are against the PARCC, that would allow students to simply not take the test, instead of resorting to other measures, such as skipping school, or failing the test.
Thank you for your understanding, and I hope that the PARCC will be completely abolished. However, assuming that that option is not very likely, an opt-out policy should be put in place so student have the choice of not taking the PARCC, which does not benefit students in the least.
PARSIPPANY — Twenty youths from the Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey cleaned up the two-mile stretch of South Beverwyck Road on Saturday, April 25.
The clean up began at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 5 firehouse on South Beverwyck and ended at Old Troy Park on Bee Meadow Parkway. One team worked on clearing trash from the north bound side of the road while the other team worked on the other side.
Together, they collected a total of 25 large garbage bags of trash! This was part of the Chinese Christian Church’s annual community service project to serve the township of Parsippany.
Members of the Chinese Church picked up trash along South Beverwyck on SaturdayMembers of the Chinese Church collected 25 bags of trash along South Beverwyck
PARSIPPANY — The Par-Troy Little League East held its Opening Day ceremonies on Saturday, April 25 at the Delio Field.
Parsippany High School Junior Meghan Wisniewski sings the National Anthem. Some of the Little Leaguers recited “The Little League Pledge.”
The Pledge: I trust in God, I love my country, And will repsect its laws, I will play fiar, And Strive to win, but win or lose, I will always do my best.
After throwing some of the opening balls, the fans got to enjoy some food at the snack bar, there was a Tricky Tray and 50/50. Some area vendors had tables set up displaying their products.
Some of the players reciting the Little League Pledge
Mayor James Barberio throws out one of the first balls
Joe Plescia throws out one of the first balls
Dan Delio throws out one of the first balls of the day
Freeholder John Cesaro throws out one of the first balls
Frank Neglia throws out one of the first balls
Councilman Louis Valori throws out one of the first balls
Council Vice President Robert Peluso throws out one of the first balls
Joe Orlando throws out of the first balls
Councilman Michael dePierro throws out one of the first balls
DJ Priore spins the music. DJ Priore is with DBoy Entertainment and donates his time to the Little League. He can be reached at 973-650-9426
Joe Orlando and Daniel Delio, both have fields at Par-Troy Little League named after them
Presidents: Past and Present: John Bucciarelli, Peggy Clayton, Jeff Levine, Tracy Waffenfeld and Joe Plescia
The Plescia Family: Michael, Susan, Joseph and David
Parsippany Council Candidate Vincent Ferrara, Daniel Delio, Loretta Gragnani, Councilman Michael dePierro and Debra Delio
Ashley Jensen, Sports Care Institute was one of the many exhibitors at the event
Aaron Mulinti, 8, and Christian Portillo, 8, part of the Valori Vikings
DJ O’Brien, 10, with Jack the Jackal
Joanne Koch with Jack the Jackal
Josh Levine, Kve Phillips, Matt Strumolo, Ryan Dimmelmeier,and Brandon Schweizer
Joe Orlando, Paul Furfaro and Jeff Levine
Freeholder John Cesaro and his son Jake
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Candidate Aida Visakay, Councilman Louis Valori and Michael Plescia
Tracy Waffenfeld and Eric Hubner
The Little League Playerswith Jack the Jackal
Stull Mechanical Team Players
The Carifi Crusaders
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Team Players
Peluso Pride Team Players
Sons of Italy Players
The dePierro Defenders
The Parsippany High School Baseball Team
Jack the Jackal and Hayden Cerrato
Parsippany High School Junior Meghan Wisniewski signs the National Anthem
Shari Finchler received the Par-Troy East Michael Weist Sportsmanship Award. She exemplifies The “Good Sportsmanship” Attitude and Team Spirit associated with Little League Baseball -2015.
Kevin Preston received the Par-Troy East Michael Weist Sportsmanship Award. He exemplifies The “Good Sportsmanship” Attitude and Team Spirit associated with Little League Baseball -2015.
Joseph Colasuonno received the Par-Troy East Michael Weist Sportsmanship Award. He exemplifies The “Good Sportsmanship” Attitude and Team Spirit associated with Little League Baseball -2015.
PARSIPPANY — Boy Scout Troop 72 and Cub Scout Packs 177 and 215 joined together with the township’s Parks and Forestry Department to continue a longstanding tradition.
It was their biggest year yet. They had 30 Boy Scouts and Leaders from Troop 72, 19 Cub Scouts and family members from Pack 177 and an incredible 55 Cub Scouts and family from Pack 215.
In 1972, then-Parks Director Joseph Jannarone Sr. introduced an idea: presenting every third grader in town with his or her very own tree seedling. Over the passing decades, many trees in this town—a national Tree City USA since 1975—have grown from the plantings made by local school children.
For 2015, the tradition continued as the scouts gathered Thursday evening at the Parks and Forestry building on Knoll Road to prepare pine tree seedlings, which were distributed to third graders Friday, Arbor Day. The scouts have assisted in this endeavor for several years, and in that time have committed several hundred hours to this project alone.
The scouts preparing the seedlings for Arbor Day
Daniel Bamert and Matthew Sonzogni
Matthew Sonzogni working hard preparing the seedlings
The scouts from Pack 215 working on the seedlings
The troops working together
Josh Knowle, Troop 72 holding a seedling he prepared for Arbor Day
Kris Hawkins, Troop 72, holding seedlings he prepared
The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey held its annual sold-out Pasta Night for Special Olympics, on Saturday, April 25. The event was held at Local 464 Union Hall located at 245 Paterson Avenue, Little Falls.
A record crowd attended amd enjoyed a gourmet homemade Italian meal of antipasto, meatballs, sausage, spaghetti, stuffed shells, salads and more than 30 different desserts.
Thanks to the members a very successful Tricky Tray raised a lot of money for this important cause. The attendees were treated to a comedy show and the event was a huge success.
Thanks for the generous food donations as well as to the many volunteers that worked from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. cooking, cleaning, preparing food and serving. What a great way to enjoy an evening together and help New Jersey’s Special Olympics athletes.
PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held its 12th Annual Ultimate Trivia Night, on Saturday, April 25 at the Parsippaly PAL.
The Beline Team won first prize with the most correct answers.
The room was packed! The crowd had lots of fun. The rules very simple: The use of ANY electronic device whatsoever during competition will immediately disqualify the offending team. This includes but is not limited to I-Pod’s, PDA’s, ICBM’s, etc. Furthermore, the use of printed material such as encyclopedias, almanacs, National Geographics, and the like, were strictly prohibited!
In addition, the attendees were asked to bring an extra, non-perishable food item to donate to the Parsippany Food Bank.
You are invited to attend a meeting every Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, Parsippany.
For more information on the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.
Emily King, Seth Samelson, Sam duPont, Joanna Hecht, Amanda Hsiao, Harry Krejsa and Ricky Hortado
Nick Cerbo, Cathy Cerbo sitting, Nick Glorenzo, Adeliade Richardson, Susan Groll, Brad Fiorenzo and Donny Jarvis
Jean Edwards, Steven Dickens, Nancy Dickens, Jim Edwards, Donna Enrick, Jack Emericil and Allison Dickens
Greg Elbin was the Master of Cermonies
Wendy Spector, Jim Allen, Pat Allen, Mary Giannetti and Karen & Ralph DeChristopher
Debbie Mellinger, Bob Young, Linda Kelly, Lucille Uhlman, Marie Sigmann and Joanna Hamilton
Howard and Mimi Letts were two of the four judges
Ronda and Stan Kron were two of the four judges
Michael Maziekien, Emily Weisenstein, Alene Sahraie, Michele Reutty, Steve Vega, Christian Maiullo, Brett Solomon and Luca Manna
Bob Keller, Jack Waslh, Eleanor Walsh, Matt Toplewski, Jean Montecuollo, Anita Baldwin and Connie Keller
PARSIPPANY — With a few weeks until the Police Unity Tour 2015 starts in East Hanover and heads to Washington D.C., Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps received some donations from several local businesses, organizations and invididuals. They will ride approximately 300 miles in the four days.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, The Rotary Club of Parsippany, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, IHOP (International House of Pancakes), Former Mayor Frank B. Priore and the Limanov family all recently donated money to the Police Unity Tour.
The schedule of the Police Unity Tour:
Saturday, May 09 – Police Unity Tour Send Off: Target / Ramada Inn, Route 10 West, East Hanover
Tuesday, May 12 – Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony, 2:00 p.m. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, E Street between 4th & 5th Street, NW Washington D.C.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 – 26th Annual Candlelight Vigil – National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, 8:00 p.m. E Street between 4th & 5th St, NW Washington D.C.
Nicolas Limanov donates money on behalf of himself and his family to Police Unity Tour
Frank Cahill, Nicolas Limanov, Mo Abdelhadi, co-owner IHOP, Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps and Robert Peluso
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief with Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso during a recent breakfast networking event where the Chamber donated to the Police Unity Tour
Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps thanking Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill for the donation to Police Unity Tour
Membership to Police Unity Tour is open to all full or part time law enforcement officers, whether active or retired. Civilians 18 years of age or older, who are employed or affiliated with law enforcement agencies and related organizations or possess specific training or skills required to safely and effectively assist the organization may apply. These requirements include, but are not limited to: dispatchers, first aid personnel, doctors, nurses, lawyers, mechanics (automobile and bicycle) and members of organizations such as the Concerns of Police Survivors, Domestic Violence Response Teams.
In May 1997 the Police Unity Tour, Chapter 1, was organized, by Officer Patrick P. Montuore of the Florham Park Police Department, with the hope of bringing public awareness of Police Officers who have died in the line of duty and to honor their sacrifices. What started with 18 riders on a four day fund-raising bicycle ride from Florham Park to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Has grown into nine Chapters consisting of over 1,800 members nationwide who make the trip annually.
As the original / founding chapter of the Police Unity Tour, Chapter I is still based in Florham Park where Pat Montuore now serves as the Chief of Police.
Although based in New Jersey they welcome members from all other states as well as other countries. In addition to having members represent over 40 states they had members from Australia, England, Israel, Italy, India and Canada.
They are proud to be part of the many accomplishments of the Police Unity Tour which this past May announced that for 2014 they were able to donate over 1.9 Million Dollars to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, bringing our total donations to nearly 16 Million Dollars.
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