PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hill Police Patrol Officers responded to a residence on Eileen Court for a burglary reported by the resident on Thursday, March 1 at 8:42 p.m.
Upon their arrival, it was determined that the burglary occurred between 10:00 a.m. and the time she called. The unknown suspects forced entry through the front door and stole jewelry and cash.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Layups 4 Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is founded on the principles of making a difference in the fight against cancer.
Layups 4 Life will hold their 4th annual 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament on Saturday, April 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road.
It is L4L’s mission to help raise vital funds for cancer research and clinical trials. Since 2014, Layups 4 Life has made contributions to leukemia, pediatric and bone marrow research departments and supported clinical trials within Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC).
The event is open to Men/Women, Boys/Girls of all skill levels-starting at ages 13+
(Teams will be organized according to age & skill level).
To register, click here. Cost is $32.00 per person. (Each team member must sign up individually).
Be a part of a fun filled day of basketball, food, music, contests, prizes and fun.
Registration ends on Tuesday, April 24. Cost increases on April 9th. Spectators are welcome.
Proceeds benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Interested in sponsorship and donations opportunities? Contact Dan Exter at layups4life@gmail.com or call (973) 219-1893.
Dan with his parents, Sheldon and Carol Exter
In 2013, after Dan Exter visited a lung specialist to address the shortness of breath he had been experiencing for the previous few months, he found out he had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L) and at the young age of 27 was staring at a diagnosis that would change his life forever.
That experience in a nutshell was the impetus for the launch of Layups 4 Life, a 501(c)(3) organization that raises vital funds for cancer research and clinical trials, founded by cancer survivor Dan Exter. While recovering and laying in his hospital bed, Dan made a promise to himself. That promise was that if he was fortunate enough to make a full recovery that he would be an advocate in the fight against cancer. It was during his recovery that Dan wrote on a piece of paper the idea of creating Layups 4 Life.
“Ten years ago the transplant procedure that I had received to combat my cancer was once a clinical trial and due to generous funding and continued research it is now a proven procedure to treat cancers such as A.L.L.”, says Exter a four year survivor.
Dan received a treatment plan that consisted of full body radiation, chemotherapy and a T-Cell depleted Stem Cell transplant. Dan’s younger and only brother, Jason, beat the 25% chance odds and tested as a perfect match and became Dan’s donor.
“My mission now is to make sure that everyone who is struck down with a cancer diagnosis, not only A.L.L (although that form of cancer remains a funding priority) has the same access to treatment and trials that provide the best chance for remission”, says Exter.
Dan and his wife Dana
Dan is married to his wife Dana who is also the co-founder of Layup4Life. The couple were dating a year and a half when Exter was diagnosed. He works as a Digital Media Strategist in Chatham at Theorem and they reside in Jersey City.
RANDOLPH — County College of Morris (CCM) will be meeting the demand to expand several popular academic areas and offer local businesses greater support in addressing their need for skilled employees through the construction of a $10 million Engineering and Manufacturing building.
The 30,000 square foot building will be constructed on the college’s Randolph campus. Construction of the building will also allow the college to double the space used by its health science programs, allowing for the addition of a state-of-the art virtual hospital and new health programs to meet area employment needs.
Funding for construction of the Engineering and Manufacturing building has been provided by the state, the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders and private donors. The college hopes to break ground on the new building by early fall.
A total of $350,000 has been donated to the CCM Foundation to expand the facilities for the health science programs.
“We are deeply grateful for the funding that has been provided so CCM can both address the need to expand its engineering, manufacturing and health science programs and respond to the workforce demand of regional manufactures and healthcare organizations,” said Anthony J. Iacono, CCM president.
Freeholder Tom Mastrangelo
“Preparing our students for the modern workplace, to provide them with skills and training and technology required by employers in Morris County is vital to the health of our businesses community and the county’s long-term economy, “said Freeholder Thomas Mastrangelo, the county governing board’s liaison to CCM and economic development.
“The new center also will offer important retraining opportunities for the county’s current workforce, to meet the demands of our business community, and give our students and re-trained workers a step-up towards employment.’’
Plans for the new facilities were developed following a series of roundtable meetings last year with engineering, manufacturing and healthcare facilities, along with the Freeholders, the Morris County Economic Development Corporation and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, regarding workforce needs and enrollment growth.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology and Engineering Science programs at CCM have experienced significant growth in enrollment in recent years. Since 2012, there has been a 68 percent increase in students studying Mechanical Engineering and a 14 percent increase in Engineering Science.
The Engineering and Manufacturing building will house those programs and also will allow for the establishment of new areas of study in such areas as robotics and artificial intelligence.
Similarly, the expansion of the college’s healthcare facilities will allow for the development of additional professional programs to meet area demand.
PARSIPPANY — Current forecast data shows the peak of the storm is approaching our area.
There is an increased snow intensity throughout the afternoon and evening, with the peak of the storm reaching the Parsippany area between now and 7:00 p.m. Parsippany is down to 88 houses without power, with JCP&L working through the storm to ensure that those are cleared up by the end of the night.
During this time, there will likely see one-to-two inches per hour snowfall rates, with the potential for two-to-three inches per hour.
In addition, current forecast data indicates that we may experience white-out conditions, with the possibility of well over one foot of snow across the county, and the potential for up to 16-inches in some areas.
Should you encounter any downed lines or wires, please immediately report them to JCP&L at 888LIGHTSS (888-544-4877).
The Mayor’s Action Center will be operational throughout the duration of the storm. The Mayor’s Action Center be open until 8:00 p.m. to assist with any residential concerns that may arise due to the storm. The number for the Action Center is (973) 263-4262.
PARSIPPANY— Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 has been cancelled due to the inclement weather.
All matters scheduled for this evening have been rescheduled.
The agenda for the cancelled meeting consisted of:
Application 17:109: Erin Murray, 11 Hope Road, Block: 31 Lot: 3 Zone: R-3, “C” Variance to install a 5 ft. high solid fence and 6 ft. high solid fence contrary to Sec. 430-11.A. & B.This application will be heard on March 21, at the Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.
Application 17:108: Piyush Panchal, 640 Vail Road, Block: 479 Lot: 25 Zone: R-3, “C” Variance to install a circular driveway expansion contrary to Sec. 430-35 Col. 13.This application will be heard on March 21, at the Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.
Application 17:88: Amit Patel, 167 Bridgeton Drive, Block: 261 Lot: 5 Zone: R-4, “C’ Variance to construct a driveway expansion contrary to Sec. 430-275X. This application was approved December 6, 2017 but was found to be improperly noticed.This application will be heard on March 21, at the Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.
Application 17:95: Satvinder Manko, 27 Farmingdale Drive, Block: 250 Lot: 15 Zone: R-4, “C” Variance to construct a deck with stairs contrary to Sec. 430-35 Col. 13 and Sec. 430-10.I. This application will be heard on March 21, at the Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.
Application 17:74: Littleton Road, LLC, 240 Littleton Road, Block: 412 Lots: 8 and 9 Zone: O-1, “C”/“D/Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan to develop the property with one building as a 7-11 and one building for an unnamed tenant. (Click here to read related article). This application will be heard on Wednesday, April 4 at the Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.
PARSIPPANY — The popular Third Friday Speaker Series continues at Temple Beth Am in Parsippany on Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m., with a musical and engaging speaker: Rabbi Deborah Zecher, who will discuss the Jewish Songwriters of the Golden Age of American Songbook.
In May 2018, Rabbi Zecher will present her debut solo cabaret show at “Don’t Tell Mama” in New York City, and which will be directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Tracy Stark.
On July 1, 2014, Rabbi Zecher became Rabbi Emerita of Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, in Great Barrington, MA, after having served as Rabbi and Leader of Music there from 1992-2014, and is currently the monthly and High Holiday rabbi at Northshore Jewish Congregation in Mandeville, Louisiana. In the summer of 2017, the Rabbi was accepted as one of six Cabaret Fellows at the Eugene O’Neill Cabaret Conference, where she studied with Barb Jungr, Lennie Watts, Judy Kuhn, Tonya Pinkins and Cristina Bianco.
Rabbi Zecher was part of the leadership of the Reform movement, having completed two terms on the Board of Governors of HUC-JIR, as well as serving as president of the Rabbinic Alumni Association of HUC-JIR. She also served as Recording Secretary of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and was a member of the Board of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (now the Union for Reform Judaism). In 2003, Rabbi Zecher was chosen as one of the sh’lichei tzibor (leader of worship) for the URJ Biennial Shabbat morning service, the first time a Rabbi was chosen to share musical responsibilities for this service.
This interesting and informative talk at Temple Beth Am is free and open to the public. Temple Beth Am is located at 879 South Beverwyck Road.
PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) is hosting their 37th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social on Tuesday, July 10 at the Knoll Country Club West.
The event includes a Golf Classic, Game Social and Luncheon. The fundraiser benefits WCPTH’S Scholarship and Education Fund. Contributions (for door prizes or Tricky Tray baskets) or sponsorships for the Fundraiser are greatly appreciated. All money raised goes back to Parsippany students (open to both male and female students) in educational programs such as Scholarships to graduating high school seniors, Citizenship Awards to graduating 8th graders, and 5th Grade Reading awards.
WCPTH club members Claudia McCarthy and MaryAnn Coyne at the 2017 Tricky Tray Table. Photo courtesy of Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills
If you would like to contribute or attend the event, please contact Marilyn Z. at (973) 539-3703 or WCPTH, Golf Outing, P.O. Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. The next General Meeting is Monday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or click here.
Meeting schedule is subject to change. Please contact Cathy (Membership Chairman) if interested in attending a meeting or to confirm date and time. (973) 984-0758 or womansclubofpth@gmail.com.
PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officers responded to Sonesta Suites, 61 Interpace Parkway, at 2:47 a.m. on Friday, February 23 for a reported robbery in the parking lot.
Upon their arrival, they spoke to the 32 year old male victim. The victim advised the officers that he drives for Lyft and when he arrived at the pickup location he was supposed to have one passenger, but two male passengers got into his vehicle.
He further explained that he informed them that the additional passenger would increase the fare. A verbal altercation ensued and the victim requested the two males to exit his vehicle.
The victim stated after they exited, they pulled him out of his vehicle and he was held by one male, while the other male punched and kicked him. He was then thrown to the ground and struck with a brick, in addition to being punched and kicked.
The suspects stole his Samsung Galaxy cellphone valued at $824.00, along with $60.00 in cash and fled into the building. The victim was treated by EMS for his facial injuries and refused further medical treatment.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office CIS Unit responded to the scene along with Parsippany Detective A. Morelli to assist in the investigation. While on scene Detective Morelli observed two males that matched the description of the suspects.
While speaking to both males, identified as Dewand Proctor, 23, Paterson, and Bobby Rawl, 24, Paterson, they gave officers fictitious names. Both suspects were placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.
Prior to departing the scene, Detective Anthony Morelli was able to recover the victim’s stolen cellphone.
After further investigation Dewad Proctor and Bobby Rawl were both charged with the following: one count of 1st Degree Robbery, one count of 2nd Degree Conspiracy to commit Robbery, one count of 3rd Degree Hindering, one count of 3rd Degree Theft by Unlawful Taking, one count of 3rd Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, one count of 3rd Degree Aggravated Assault, one count of 4th Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and one count of Simple Assault, a Disorderly Persons offense.
They were both transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending their first appearance.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany will be providing curb-side pick-up of storm debris. The scheduled pick-up will be from Monday, March 12 through Friday, March 16.
When placing debris at the curb, please consider the following. Brush or tree limbs only (no logs) should be at least 6’-8’ in length if possible. Please stack the debris at the curb, (cut end), facing the road.
PARSIPPANY — While patrolling Route 46 East, Patrol Officer Arthur Ohlsen observed a vehicle stopped in a lane of travel on Route 46 West in front of Arlington Plaza at 2:46 a.m. on February 24.
He conducted a motor vehicle stop and made contact with the driver, who was standing outside of his vehicle. The driver stated that he was an Uber driver and was just assaulted by the passenger. The driver did not report any injuries.
Officers made contact with the passenger, Elizabeth Suasnabar-Vila, 26, Denville.
Due to her being belligerent towards officers and her level of intoxication, an ambulance was requested to respond to the scene. While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, she attempted to walk away several times. Officers stopped her for her safety at which time she attempted punch Officer Denis DeMuro and also attempted to kick Officer Arthur Ohlsen. For her safety she was restrained until EMS arrived on scene.
Upon arrival of Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad, the officers escorted Ms. Suasnabar-Vila to the ambulance. While transferring her, she spit on both officers faces.
She was transported to Saint Clare’s Hospital for treatment.
She was subsequently processed and charged on a Complaint-Summons with Aggravated Assault-Throwing Bodily Fluids at Law Enforcement Officers. She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
It is L4L’s mission to help raise vital funds for cancer research and clinical trials. Since 2014, Layups 4 Life has made contributions to leukemia, pediatric and bone marrow research departments and supported clinical trials within Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC).
