County Prosecutors Association of ohe State of New Jersey Announces Scholarships
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 resident Inducted into Cum Laude Society at Oak Knoll
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.
The Morris GOP Celebrates 80 Years
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.
Registration underway for Mount Tabor Music Camp
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.
Parsippany Police issues phone scam alert
PARSIPPANY — Please be advised that there is a phone scam from individuals claiming to be from the Township of Parsippany Water Utilities Division.
The individuals are advising victims that they have outstanding payments on their utilities and require immediate payment by credit card.
The Township of Parsippany will NOT contact our residents by phone for payment and DO NOT accept credit cards.
If you receive this call please do not provide any personal information or payment to the caller.
Hang up and report it to the Federal Trade Commission, by clicking here.
If you have provided payment or are a victim of identity theft, please report the incident to the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.
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.