The sunny start to Wednesday isn’t expected to last. The relatively mild daytime weather that has settled over New Jersey will exit as well, forecasters say. Expect showers to roll into the area in a few hours, according to the National Weather Service. Strong winds with gusts reaching as high as 50 mph are also possible…
Earth Day – 45th Anniversary
PARSIPPANY — Earth Day is April 22. Earth Friendly Products celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony in Parsippany.
Earth Day is an annual day of action for a greener Earth. Millions worldwide are joining in this movement to help the environment.
It’s easy to take small steps that contribute to a greener Earth every day. Recycle more – some communities have extended recycling capabilities to include certain household plasts and other items that they didn’t accept before. Things like pain, appliances, batteries, light bulbs, cell phones and other electronics can also be recycled, either in your community or though special-drop off points in Morris County.
Earth Friendly Products moved their Northeastern operations to 50 Lackawanna Avenue, and chose today for their ribbon cutting grand opening.
Earth Friendly Products began by making cleaners for industrial use before Corvettes had fins. When your grandmother was wearing a poodle skirt and drinking a float at the soda fountain, we were earning our first patents
Decades later, when Jimi Hendrix turned rock upside down and played guitar with his teeth, they started their own quiet rebellion. We decided: only cleaners that were plant-based. Only paper that was recycled. Only products not tested on animals, period.
Does it sound boring to say they are family owned and operated? Because what it means to us is that it is personal. They have been around, well, seems like forever. They know how to make cleaners that CLEAN, paper goods that work (with 80% post-consumer content, and that is good,) detergents that will not harm a fiber of your clothing, and a phosphate-free auto dish soap that will not etch anything. Ever.
They are earth Friendly Products. Green. Clean.
And really, really good at both.
Go green on April 22, and all year along.
Former Parsippany Resident and Paterson Teacher Pleads Guilty To Official Misconduct And Criminal Sexual Contact
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Paul Phillips of the Parsippany Troy-Hills Police Department announce that Scott A. Van Hoven, 48, currently of Hudson, New York, and formerly of Parsippany, pled guilty to one count of Official Misconduct, a crime of the second degree, and two counts of Criminal Sexual Contact, crimes of the fourth degree.
Van Hoven was a music teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson, when he engaged in various sexual acts with a 16 year-old female who was a student at the school. The acts occurred in both Paterson and Parsippany.
Defendant faces a sentence of seven (7) years New Jersey State Prison, subject to a five (5) year term of parole ineligibility. In addition, defendant is subject to registration pursuant to Megan’s Law, will forfeit his New Jersey teaching certificates and will be prohibited from seeking future public employment.
The Honorable Salem Vincent Ahto, J.S.C. (Retired, Temporarily Assigned on Recall) presided over the plea. The sentencing is scheduled for May 27, 2015.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank Assistant Prosecutors LaJuan Tucker and Vincent Leo III, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, the Parsippany Troy-Hills Police Department, the Paterson Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office-Criminal Investigation Section whose efforts contributed to this arrest.
Budget Hearing Meeting Schedule Announced
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., announced special meeting dates for the 2015 Budget Hearings.
The special meetings will be held at Parsippany Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (973) 263-4357 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.
The Township Council of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct Special Meetings for review and discussion of the Mayor’s 2015 Budget Recommendations on the following dates:
- Thursday, April 23 starting at 6:00 p.m.
| 6:00 p.m. | Administration/Township Clerk | Ellen Sandman and Yancy Wazirmas |
| Governing Body/Committees | ||
| 6:30 p.m. | Parks and Forestry | James Walsh |
| 7:00 p.m. | Recreation | Joseph Plescia |
| 7:30 p.m. | Public Buildings, Includes Street Lighting | Michael Hardie |
| 8:00 p.m. | Human Services, includes Board of Health, Daycare and Ambulance | Michele Picone, Carlo DiLizia and Dean Snook |
| 8:30 p.m. | Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Construction, Housing, Zoning and Fire Prevention | Jennifer Vealey |
- Tuesday, May 5 starting at 6:00 p.m.
| 6:00 p.m. | Public Works, includes Streets and Roads/Condo, Sanitation and Recycling/Tipping Fees | Greg Schneider |
| Engineering / Engineering Cap. | Greg Schneider, Justin Lizza | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Police, includes Animal Control | Chief Paul Philipps |
| Emergency Management | Chief Paul Philipps | |
| 9:00 p.m. | Municipal Court | Al Leal (no attendance required) |
- Thursday, May 14 starting at 6:00 p.m.
| 6:00 p.m. | Library | Jayne Beline and Joseph Weisberg |
| 6:30 p.m. | Water Utility | Paula Cozzarelli and Kevin Ryan |
| 7:00 p.m. | Knoll Utility | Paula Cozzarelli and Glenn Foesel |
| 8:00 p.m. | Finance / Assessing / Collector includes Contingent, Statutory and Deferred |
Ann Cucci |
| Legal / Insurance | ||
| Salary and Wage Discussion |
Note: All times are approximate, with the exception of the start time.
For additional information please contact Yancy Wazirmas, RMC Township Clerk at (973) 263-4350.
New development planned for Route 10; hotel, restaurants, retail, office and residential
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, at last week’s agenda meeting, voted to formulate a resolution to designate 1515 Route 10 (Lot 1.2, Block 200) as a Redevelopment Area according to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
The resolution will be presented to the Council at the meeting that starts at 7:30 p.m. at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
The property, Intel Corporate Center, located at 1515 Route 10, was recently sold to Stanbery Development, LLC.
The sale was arranged by Colliers International. It was reported Stanbery Development, LLC., paid $14.1 million for the property. The three-story buildings total 288,742 square feet and are currently triple net leased to the Intel Corporation through December 31, 2015. Intel, a global company and maker of semiconductor chips, has vacated the property.
The first building is 213,742 square feet and features a dramatic atrium with marble floors, while the second is 75,000 square feet. Both assets provide 930 feet of frontage on Route 10 and on-site feature amenities, including a full-service cafeteria, professional gym facility, conference areas, and an outdoor terrace with seating.
On March 12, when Parsippany Focus received the press release announcing the sale (click here for story), the new owners have yet to announce their plans for the property, described as a well-located two-building asset in the heart of the Parsippany market, which will likely draw attention from a wide array of space users.
The property is divided between the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and Hanover Township. 17.052 acres are located within Parsippany, and 5.92 acres are in Hanover Township.
On April 1, 18 days later, the attorneys for Stanbery Development submitted a letter to the Township Council applying to designate the property as redevelopment.
In their proposal, the development contemplates a 50-room hotel, 90,700 square feet of retail space, 45,000 square feet of restaurant space, 61,500 square feet of office space and 180 one-bedroom units, and 62 two-bedroom units.
The project is projected to generate approximately $1.6 million annually, anticipated to accrue to Parsippany Township, which is close to 2.5 times greater than the existing revenues.
According to their proposal, the residential development will generate 410 new residents, including 12 school-age children. This reflects the number of total units and proposed bedrooms within the project.
An affiliate of Stanbery Development, LLC, and the developer/owner of The Shoppes at Union Hill in Denville, acquired the complex.
Their letter to the Township Council included a detailed Fiscal Impact Study and Feasibility Study for Redevelopment Area Designation.
Bullying in Sports: The Injuries We Don’t See
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Municipal Alliance (MAC) invites all coaches and parents to take a night to educate on “Bullying in Sports: The Injuries We Don’t See” presented by Coach Randy Nathan. This event will be held at Central Middle School on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Bullying In Sports is a powerful presentation that increase awareness of bullying and bullying behavior that is associated within sports. Coach Randy addresses the areas where bullying behavior exists, identifies the warning signs of being bullied and/or aggressive behavior, shares effective strategies for dealing with conflict and prejudice and encourages those in athletics to become “Upstanders” and leaders on their team, schools and communities.
Coaches: Coaches play a critical factor in a player’s life. Coaches are encouraged to become aware of their own style and behavior, while simultaneously holding their player’s accountable for their conduct on and off the field. The coach-player 
relationship is one of the most valuable assets in addressing the culture within schools.
Players: Student-Athletes are unknowingly being indoctrinated on the three main components of bullying behavior. They may be critical elements of success in sports, however they are detrimental in the classroom. Raising their awareness of their behavior will encourage them to become leaders and Upstanders.
Parents: A consumer mentality has infiltrated youth sports. Parents invest large sums of money to provide their player an advantage. As a result there is an expectation of a return on that investment. Players experience increased stress, coaches are confronted and spectators go uncontrolled.
Coach Randy is an international keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and edutainer. His high energy and dynamic approach engages participants by introducing valuable strategies to overcome obstacles and inspires them to achieve their personal goals.
Dodge Ram runs stop sign; crashes with Chevy Traverse
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Migel Torres, 68, Lake Hiawatha was traveling west on Lake Shore Drive, when Mr. Harold Wachtel, 60, Montville, proceeded through the stop sign on Knoll Road and crashed into Mr. Torres. Mr. Wachtel believed that the intersection was clear, but struck the 2003 Chevy Traverse.
Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance responded to the scene, but all occupants in the Chevy refused medical attention.
Mr. Wachtel received a summons for failure to observe traffic sign.
Both vehicles were driven from the scene by the owners.
The accident was investigated by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Gian Cacioppo, which happen at 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
