PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills has been selected to receive $250,000 in funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2015 Municipal Aid Program intended for the North Beverwyck Road Improvement Project.
The State Aid Program is one way in which the NJDOT works with county and municipal governments to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s transportation system. It can provide towns with additional monies to renew their aging infrastructure.
The application was submitted in 2014 by Township Engineer, Justin Lizza.
PARSIPPANY — If you drive down Baldwin Road this afternoon and see some horses, camels and other animals they haven’t escaped from the zoo. The Parsippany PAL has two circus shows this evening. The first show is at 5:00 p.m. and the second show starts at 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $15.00, and you receive one child ticket free.
Walker International Events Presents five generations of circus.
The camels outside enjoying the fresh air, eating and waiting for tonight’s showThe animals for tonight’s circus have arrivedThe horse eating lunchWheelbarrows of hay for the animals.
PARSIPPANY — “Broken”, an original play written by Pastor Jeff Edwards with help from the Confirmation Adventure members will be performed on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parsippany United Methodist Church at 903 South Beverwyck Road.
With humor, music and profundity the play presents a unique take on the meaning of the Christian faith.
In rehearsal for six months, the cast consists of the confirmation youth: Earl Christofferson, Kayla Christofferson, Ryan Christofferson, Cassie Cogan, Edward Cogan, Anna Gripp, Erika Gripp, Brendan Laux, Julia Sklow, and Kaitlyn Sklow; child cast members: Frances DiPietro, Maggie Letsch, Abby Matheis, Jake Matheis; and adult cast members: Amy Gripp, Maidie Erickson, Arlene Sklow. Greg Elbin is the musical director, Anthony DiPietro is in charge of lighting, and Anita Laux is in charge of choreography.
Admission is free; there will be a free will offering.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday afternoon April 18 at 2:41 p.m. Ms. Alllison A. Shaffer was sitting at the traffic light in her 2012 Black Kia Optima. Ms. Elizabeth was sitting at the traffic light behind Ms. Shaffer. She was driving a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. According to police investigation, Mr. Franco Colosurano, 53, Parsippany, was traveling south on North Beverwcyk Road in a 2014 Nissan Altima, and due to driver inattenative, he crashed into the 2012 Hyundai, which in turn crashed into the 2012 Kia Optima.
There were no injuries reported. The accident was investigated by Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Gian Cacioppo.
Mr. Colosurano was charged with carless driving.
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra was stopped for the light when it was hit in the rear
The 2012 Kia Optima was stopped for the traffic signal when the vehicle behind her hit her car
The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey announces the availability of the Oscar W. Rittenhouse, Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr., Harris Y. Cotton and the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarships. The County Prosecutors Association of the State of New Jersey Committee, a nonprofit corporation, annually awards scholarships to law students, college and graduate students. Each scholarship is a one-year grant in the amount of up to $3,500.00 paid directly to the recipient. Scholarship recipients from previous years are ineligible.
To be eligible for the Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need.
To be eligible for the Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to a law school or graduate school. The applicant must exhibit an interest in, and commitment to, enhancing the rights and well-being of children through child advocacy programs. The applicant must also exhibit financial need.
To be eligible for the Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor with an emphasis in Domestic Violence or Hate Crime prosecutions. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need.
To be eligible for the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident and sworn law enforcement officer seeking educational advancement on a college or graduate level to improve his or her effectiveness as a law enforcement officer. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need.
Applications must be postmarked by July 15, 2015. Personal interviews of finalists will be conducted. Applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision in October, 2015. Anyone interested in receiving an application can download by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child senior Elizabeth Ocker ’15, of Parsippany, was among 13 students inducted into the Oak Knoll Chapter of the Cum Laude Society Tuesday, April 21, before fellow students, faculty, staff and parents.
The Cum Laude Society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor. Oak Knoll students inducted into the society were part of the top 10 percent of their class.
Seniors who were inducted in addition to Elizabeth are Shaneena Alabado ’15, of Orange; Nicole Baiocco ’15, of New Vernon; Natalie Hench ’15, of Ridgewood; Gabriella Leuthner ’15, of Summit; Margaret Magovern ’15, of Summit; and Courtney Schroeder ’15, of Ridgewood.
Juniors who were inducted include Tara Halter ’16, of Springfield; Grace Jagoe ‘16, of Chatham; Margaret Mumma ’16, of Summit; Audrey Picut ’16, of Warren; Valerie Ricciardi ’16, of New Vernon; and Safia Speer ’16, of Mountain Lakes.
Kaitlin Schroeder ’15, of Summit, was also named the class valedictorian; and Sabrina Solow ’15, of Madison, was named the class salutatorian.
Four of the seniors honored are called “lifers” at Oak Knoll, which means they inherited their educational foundation from Oak Knoll’s coed elementary school. Gabriella Leuthner, Margaret Magovern, Kaitlin Schroeder and Sabrina Solow are Oak Knoll lifers.
Before Tuesday’s ceremony, Head of School Timothy J. Saburn told a story about his own academic journey, instilling in students the importance of following one’s academic dreams and goals.
“Set your sights on that goal and don’t defer,” he said.
Alumna Jeannie Cambria ’05 shared a reflection after the ceremony, talking about her successes in the working world as a marketing and communications manager at technology company SiteCompli.
“There are skills you will learn as you work in ‘real’ jobs — things like being flexible in a fast-paced environment, delegating to other team members, voicing feedback to higher-ups — and those all come in due time,” she said. “But the challenge that Oak Knoll has posed to you in your time here — to be a better thinker and a better person — this will take you so far, that you’ll be amazed later in life, I promise you.”
Cambria credited Oak Knoll for instilling in her an intellectual curiosity.
“Having a better sense of self and a better sense of others. I credit my parents and the Oak Knoll community of leaders, teachers and classmates for fostering these values within me, and for carrying it on with every class who came after me,” she said.
Today you have distinguished yourselves as scholars and as leaders among your classmates — congratulations again,” Cambria said.
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is an independent, Catholic school, coeducational in elementary school from kindergarten through grade six; and all-girls in middle and high school from grades seven through 12. There is no religious affiliation associated with our summer programs. For more information about Oak Knoll, please visit www.oakknoll.org or call (908) 522-8109.
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.
