PARSIPPANY — Indus American Bank recently held a ribbon cutting grand opening celebration at it’s new location, 1452 Route 46 West, Troy Hills Village Shopping Center.
The new full service branch offers consumer and business banking services including safe deposit boxes.
Barberio, Robert Peluso, Michael dePierro, Loretta Gragnani, Sharif and Bansal cutting the ribbon
Chairman Anil Bansal with Jigar Shah
Bina Shah greeting customers at the new branch
The interior of Indus American Bank, Parsippany
Mayor James Barberio chatting with Islam Sharif, Branch Manager
The new branch is located in Troy Hills Village Shopping Center
Indus American Bank, is a wholly owned subsidiary of IA Bancorp, Inc, founded in 2004 by local businessmen and community leaders to provide superior financial products and services to its local community.
Our Mission Statement is a testament of our objectives and goals. Indus American Bank is strong and secure and is one of the first commercial bank focused on serving the South Asian community.
Headquartered in Edison, Indus American Bank operates a full service branch in Parsippany, Edison, Jersey City, Plainsboro and Hicksville (NY) and plans to expand to other cities in New Jersey and New York. Indus American Bank has been founded specifically to serve the needs of the South Asians, one of the fastest growing segments of the Asian ethnic group over the coming decade. Presently, Indus American Bank serves both the business as well as the retail customer.
Indus American Bank specializes in core business banking products for small to medium-sized companies with emphasis on real estate based lending as well as all the other products that are offered by main-stream banks.
Indus American Bank’s focus is to establish and maintain long term relationships with its customers by creating mutually beneficial relationships built on trust and integrity.
The Banks’ employees believe personal attention is of utmost importance when delivering sound, friendly and professional financial services that exceed customers’ expectations. Indus American Bank employees are empowered to think outside the box to deliver comprehensive financial services.
You can reach Indus American Bank by calling (973) 402-2467. The branch is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Indus American Bank is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
PARSIPPANY —Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is hosting a Dine and Donate fundraiser to support National Child Abuse Prevention on Monday, April 18 at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10, Parsippany.
Ten percent of all purchases from dine-in, take-out, delivery and gift cards will be donated to National Child Abuse Prevention.
The fundraiser is one many planned at Kafe Mozart for non-profit groups. “Being involved with fundraising for many non-profit organizations over the years, I am happy to make it easy for groups to raise the needed funds for their organization, said Co-owner Frank Cahill.”
Kafe Mozart opened in February serving savory crepes, panini’s, home made soups, entrees, sandwiches, breakfast and sweet crepes and has an extensive espresso bar serving cappuccino’s, latte’s, coffees and more.
The Dine and Donate fundraiser takes place all day Monday, April 18 at 2900 Route 10, Parsippany.
Diners must use event fliers to donate to the fundraiser. The fliers are available for download at kafemozart.com.
“Communities have a great influence in families’ lives. Just as plants are more likely to thrive in a garden with good soil and plenty of sunlight and water, families are more likely to thrive in nurturing communities. A safe place for children to play is one feature of a nurturing community. Other features include the availability of food, shelter, and medical care for families, as well as a culture that encourages neighbors to get to know and
help one another. Nurturing communities can help build strong families, said Karen DeChristopher, Young Children Priority One Chairman of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
MORRIS COUNTY — Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS), its partner agencies and the Morris County Board of Freeholders and Prosecutor today formally opened the comprehensive center for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Morris County: the Morris Family Justice Center (MFJC). The opening coincides with JBWS’ 40th anniversary.
The Morris Family Justice Center will provide services that a survivor of interpersonal violence and sexual assault needs in ONE place—counseling, protection, legal and immigration assistance, children’s services, and more.
Located on the Fourth Floor of the County Administration and Records Building in Morristown, the Center’s services will be offered by representatives from the partner agencies in a safe, supportive environment.
Volunteers play with the children in the bright, fun play area while their mothers meet with staff in the Center. Also, specialized child advocates will provide individual and group support for children from abusive homes.
JBWS’ partners in this exciting endeavor include the Morris County Freeholders, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Superior Court, Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Morris County Bar Foundation, Morris Cares, Manavi, and the Morristown Police Department.
Within the Morris Family Justice Center, a Morristown Police officer Jermaine Marbley assists victims with their criminal investigations and filing for restraining orders.
“In our 40 years, JBWS has evolved into a full service domestic violence agency and opening a Family Justice Center is the next logical step in improving services,” said JBWS Executive Director Patricia Sly.
“It gives me a tremendous sense of pride to think of how many Morris County families will be helped by this Center, which will stand as a beacon of hope for the victims of domestic violence for years to come,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo, who helped spearhead freeholder board approval of the use of county government space for this new center.
Before a group of 100 Morris Family Justice Center stakeholders, Morris County Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo announces the use of the county government space for the new Center.
“Unfortunately, victims of domestic violence have frequently suffered their abuse in silence with the fear of being alone or that no one would believe their complaints,’’ said Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp. “The Morris Family Justice Center will offer these survivors and their children a pathway out of the darkness. It will undoubtedly aid in the prosecution of offenders to hopefully end the cycle of abuse.
Fredric Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor supports the family justice center model at a recent planning session.
Allocation of space in the county government complex by the freeholders will make it easier for JBWS to obtain grants needed to operate the center, and allow them to use valuable funds for programs rather than allocating funds to rent or lease space.
There are some 2,500 domestic violence offenses recorded in Morris County annually, with only about 25 percent of incidents reported. The new center could encourage domestic crime victims to come forward and seek needed help before situations spiral out of control, leading to more serious assaults and even homicides, said Sly.
Too often, according to the national Family Justice Center Alliance, victims of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, and their children, are forced to navigate complex systems to receive critical services while gripped by fear and heartbreak.
Emily Ryzuk, Lead Clinician for Morris CARES prepares to meet with survivors of sexual assault at her office in the new MFJC
Family Justice Centers bring agencies together to work with victims during the crisis and long after the crisis. Victims are no longer be burdened with traveling to different agencies and telling their stories repeatedly.
In the new Morris Family Justice Center, victims of domestic abuse feel welcomed by staff who are ready help them. Natasha DeJesus, Bilingual Client Service Specialist can provide information and support in Spanish.
“We are only capturing a portion of the domestic violence cases that occur in Morris County,’’ said Marcy McMann, chairwoman of the Morris County Domestic Violence Working Group. “This new center will encourage domestic crime victims to come forward and seek needed help before situations spiral out of control, leading to more serious assaults and even homicides.’’
JBWS executive director Patricia Sly, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, chairwoman of the Morris County Domestic Violence Working Group Marcy McMann and Alliance for Hope International leader, Gael Strack participate in a strategic planning session prior to opening the new Morris Family Justice Center
The initial startup of the project is being funded by a federal grant from the Office on Violence Against Women and The Provident Bank Foundation. The Morris County Freeholders in 2015 unanimously approved an agreement to provide space, at no cost, for the new center.
About the Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) Founded in 1976, JBWS celebrates 40 years of offering hope and safety to victims of domestic violence and their families. The services include a 24-hour hotline; counseling; safe house; transitional living; children’s services; life skills education; vocational counseling; batterers’ intervention; legal assistance; and professional training, education and youth prevention programs. For more information on JBWS, please visit: www.jbws.org or for confidential help call (973) 267-4763.
PARSIPPANY — GE announced that it has completed the acquisition of Metem Corporation, a U.S.-based provider of precision cooling hole-manufacturing technologies that enable turbine engines to function more efficiently, saving costs, increasing operation time and reducing emissions. The acquisition was closed less than 120 days after GE first announced its intent to purchase in December. Metem Corporation is located at 700 Parsippany Road.
By bringing the Metem cooling hole-drilling capability in house, GE expects to realize supply chain efficiencies and reduce costs as it continues to strengthen its advanced, high-efficiency portfolio. GE’s HA gas turbines can achieve more than 62 percent efficiency. Achieving that level of efficiency subjects heavy-duty gas turbines to very high temperatures during operations, making metals weaker. With heavy-duty gas turbine blades operating under high temperatures and experiencing significant centrifugal stresses, turbine blade cooling is an important component of GE’s next generation of advanced gas turbines.
“Gas turbines coupled with services are the core of GE Power, and Metem’s acquisition will help achieve synergies by improving the overall cost base of products and enhancing the GE Store capabilities for customers,” said Mike Chanatry, VP of gas power systems supply chain, GE Power. “We’re excited to welcome Metem’s employees to GE, and we’re expecting a fast and seamless integration.”
GE and Metem have had a very strong relationship since the 1970s, driven by Metem’s record of innovation and technology development and the strength of its workforce. At the time of the acquisition close, GE was Metem’s largest customer. This acquisition is strategic for GE Power, as demand for advanced manufacturing technologies significantly increases as products evolve.
Chanatry says that GE expects to build out the capabilities and capacity of the Metem network. Metem’s entire workforce of approximately 270 employees, as well as the company’s facilities and resources in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Hungary, will be integrated into GE over the next six to 12 months. Metem’s headquarters in Parsippany, will be transformed into a Center of Excellence for GE Power.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori, Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak and Peter King, Esq., three Republican challengers who are putting themselves up against the incumbent freeholders in Morris County — recently held an open house at their campaign headquarters located at 46 Gibraltar Drive, Powder Mill Plaza.
“Lou Valori, Roman Hirniak and Peter King are an incredible team comprised of three experienced leaders with proven records of success,” said campaign manager Steve Kush in a statement. “Their life and professional experiences, coupled with their community involvement, give them the unique skill sets required to achieve their goals of bringing ethics reform and common sense to the freeholder board, to make Morris County an even better place to live, work and raise a family.”
Supporters of the team
Supporters of the team
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Chief Philip A. DiGavero and Heather Darling
Supporters of the team
Louis Valori addressing the room filled with supporters
Peter King addressing the room filled with supporters
Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak addressing the room filled with supporters
Karen DeChristopher and Laura Wohland
Freeholder John Cesaro and Karen DeChristopher
Supporters of the team
Supporters of the team
Parsippany Attorney Matthew Petracca and his family
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Sheriff Edward Rochford joined to support the trio
Valori, Hirniak, Parsippany Mayor James Barberio and King
Sheriff Candidate John G. Sierchio with Jonathan Carifi
Supporters of the team
Parsippany resident Nicolas Limanov with former Parsippany Councilman Vincent Ferrara
Supporters of the team
Supporters of the team
Music was supplied by Nicky Sibilia
Hirniak said “the time is now” for him to run because he believes some freeholders are divisive and not willing to work cooperatively with the others. “A series of individuals on that board are altogether too focused on their own interests and are not interested in working collaboratively with their colleagues,” Hirniak said. He said he hears others around the county say “it’s time for a change,” and he believes — while declining to name names — that some freeholders are motivated by “vendettas” and have “fluid alliances and allegiances.”
According to Kush, the challengers are the “conservative Republicans who will bring about the changes needed in Morris County’s government.” He also said that, under their leadership, there would “be no more attempts at Democrat infiltration or cronyism.”
Valori currently serves as the Parsippany-Troy Hills council president, Hirniak is the mayor of Randolph and King is an Army veteran and a Parsippany attorney.
The trio are running as the “Morris County United” ticket. They will be facing off against the incumbents, Douglas Cabana, Tom Mastrangelo and Kathy DeFillippo and former Freeholder John Kirkus during the June 7 primary.
PARSIPPANY — To ensure there is no taxation without relaxation this tax season, Kona Ice of Central Morris County will be offering FREE shaved ice on Monday, April 18 to help employers and their employees CHILL out. The truck will be parked at the Corporate Campus at Sylvan Way.
The island-inspired truck will be driving throughout the corporate campus along Sylvan Way in Parsippany-Trop Hills to hand out FREE cups of tropical shaved ice to local professionals and neighbors. The refreshing treat will ensure that there is no taxation without relaxation this tax season.
National “Chill Out” Day is one of the many ways Kona Ice is encouraging the nation to take a step back, relax and enjoy a Kona. National “Chill Out” Day is one small, yet powerful, way the brand hopes to put a smile on people’s faces. Through partnerships with schools, youth sports leagues and other neighborhood organizations, Kona Ice has given back over $35 million to the communities it serves.
Kona Ice invites members of the community to come and CHILL OUT with a delicious cup of shaved ice and tropical tunes.
ABOUT KONA ICE A true community ally renowned for facilitating endless fundraising options, Kona Ice has given more than $35 million dollars back to neighborhood schools, organizations and teams since its inception in 2007. The brand’s iconic truck offers customers a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring the opportunity to create their own Kona Ice on the self-serve Flavorwave™, while enjoying the soothing sights and sounds from the tropics. Currently, there are 700-plus franchise units in more than 45 states.
Kona Ice of Central Morris County is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced a resurfacing project on I-80 that will require lane closures in both directions in Morris County.
Beginning Tuesday, April 12 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and continuing for the next few weeks, NJDOT’s contractor, Intercounty Paving Associates, LLC. is scheduled to temporarily close one lane of I-80 in each direction for drainage and concrete curb work in Netcong, Ledgewood, Roxbury and Mount Arlington.
Overnight milling and paving will begin from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. weeknights once drainage and curb work is completed. The project will repave I-80 westbound from Route 46 / Ledgewood Avenue to the Route 206 interchange and I-80 eastbound from Route 46 / Ledgewood Avenue to Howard Boulevard / CR615. Additional lane closures during off-peak hours may be necessary.
The $4.2 million state-funded I-80 resurfacing project is expected to be completed by fall 2016. NJDOT has designed the milling and paving project to advance with temporary lane closures, reopening after each shift. Any required detours will be coordinated with the local authorities.
Variable message signs and detour signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with the resurfacing project. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming road or ramp closures.
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info.
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