Man accused of beating goose to death with golf club

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Man accused of beating goose to death with golf club

PARSIPPANY – A Parsippany man has been charged after he allegedly beat a goose to death with a golf club near the 18th hole of a local golf course.

According to Detective Paul Williams of the Morris County Park Police, at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Monday, May 16, Morris County Park Officer Casey Petrocy and Conservation Officer Robert Driscoll of the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife were dispatched to the Sunset Valley Golf Course in Pompton Plains on a report that a Canada goose had been killed there the prior day.

“Witnesses had reported to golf course personnel that a golfer had struck the goose with his golf club until it was dead near the 18th hole,” said Williams. “Officers observed and removed the dead goose from a pond.”

After a joint investigation by the park police and the division, William L. Mitchell, 54, was charged on May 17 with killing waterfowl.

“Incidents like these, thankfully, are rare, but when they do occur, we take them seriously and respond accordingly,” said Williams.

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.

Police Explorer Program to Hold Open House

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Police Explorer Program to Hold Open House

PARSIPPANY — The new and exciting opportunity coming to Parsippany-Troy Hills for youngsters curious about law enforcement will hold an Open House for those interested.

The Parsippany Police Explorers program is open to residents ages 14 to 20 and will give Explorers the ability to learn more about law enforcement by working and training with members of the local police force.

The program emphasizes academics, character development, and self-discipline as well as encouragement to give back to the community.

An open house for the program will be held Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the municipal building at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

Anyone with question can contact the Mayor’s Office at (973) 263-4256.

PHS Students receive Peer Buddy Award

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PHS Students receive Peer Buddy Award

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blockquote>PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School students Josh Levine, Michael Colasuano, Tyler Leon, Ryan Weiss, Sarah Waffenfeld, Jeff Wear and Lilian Tran were honored and received a “Peer Buddy Award.”

Peer Buddies began at Parsippany High School in 2005 with four members. The goal was to help a newly formed class of of multiply disabled students integrate into the high school setting. Currently they have 35 members from the general education and multiply disabled population who range in age from fourteen to twenty. As club members, these students hold regular meeting and fundraisers.

Peer Buddies also assist multiply disabled students in academic activities such as preparing for the DECA Regional Competition and using computer programs in health class.Peer Buddies participate in job exploration activities which include filling out applications, mock interviews, and simulated job skills.

Man Indicted for Causing the Death of Three on Route 80

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Man Indicted for Causing the Death of Three on Route 80

ROCKAWAY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that the Morris County Grand Jury has returned an Indictment against Bhavuk Uppal, 23, with a last known address in Mountain Lakes, charging him with various crimes related to the July 11, 2015 motor vehicle crash that left three dead and two injured.

During the early morning hours of July 11, 2015, a motor vehicle crash occurred involving multiple vehicles on Route 80 westbound in Rockaway Township.  Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that Defendant crashed his motor vehicle into the rear of one vehicle, a Kia, which then caused that vehicle to collide with the vehicle in front of it, a Jeep. Uppal was driving a 2014 Cadillac Escalade.

The crash resulted in the death of the three occupants in the first vehicle struck, a Kia, and injuries to the two occupants in the second vehicle, a Jeep.  It is alleged that Defendant operated his vehicle recklessly, and under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life. It is also alleged that at the time of this incident, Defendant was operating a vehicle recklessly, in part, by speeding, driving while having a suspended license, and being under the influence of alcohol and narcotics.

The impact of the collision sent the 2004 Kia Sedan crashing into a Jeep located in front of it. Flames consumed the Kia, killing Briana Mae Anderson, 21; her fiance, Edward Russell Hitt, 24, and their 18-month-old daughter, Charlotte Reagan Hitt, all of Jeffersontown, Kentucky. Anderson was 18 weeks’ pregnant at the time of the crash, a fact which her family only discovered via news reports of her death.

The occupants of the Jeep were treated for minor injuries.

Uppal’s prior criminal history includes six arrests since 2009 on charges ranging from theft to failing to turn over a controlled dangerous substance to law enforcement, Troiano said.

On May 19, 2016, the Morris County Grand Jury returned an Indictment formally charging Defendant with three (3) counts of Aggravated Manslaughter, crimes of the first degree, three (3) counts of Death by Auto, crimes of the second degree, three (3) counts of Death Caused While Driving with a Suspended License, crimes of the third degree, two (2) counts of Assault by Auto, crimes of the fourth degree, and two (2) counts of Unlawful Taking of Means of Conveyance, crimes of the third and fourth degree.  Defendant was previously charged by way of a summons-complaint with Possession of Hypodermic Needle, a disorderly persons offense, which is also related to this incident.

Defendant remains in the custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility, with a bail set at $750,000 cash, bond or property.

Members of the New Jersey State Police and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit contributed to this ongoing investigation and prosecution.

If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are encouraged to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200.

The family of Anderson has retained an attorney to file a lawsuit against the driver believed to be responsible for the crash. While the attorney does not plan to file a lawsuit immediately, he described his intentions to protect the family’s interests throughout the criminal investigation, and to ensure that evidence of Uppal’s responsibility remains protected until a civil trial can move forward. The attorney will also be investigating other possible causes of the accident and deaths, including whether or not Uppal was served an excess of alcohol before driving that night, such that the bar might be responsible in part for the deaths, or if the Kia was defective in some way, leading to the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames in an accident that may otherwise have been survivable.

Editors Note: Despite this Indictment, the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

‘Marry Me A Little’ opens at Parsippany Playhouse

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‘Marry Me A Little’ opens at Parsippany Playhouse

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Playhouse, Women’s Theater Company at the Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha, will present “Marry Me A Little,” a musical by Stephen Sondheim, conceived by Craig Lucas and Norman Rene.

The revue sets songs cut from Sondheim’s better-known musicals about the relationship between two lonely New York single people, who are in emotional conflict during an evening in their separate one-room apartments.

Despite knowing of the other’s existence, they never get up the courage to talk to each other, though they imagine what such an encounter might be like.

Runs Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28, June 3 and 4, at 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, May 29 and June 5, at 3:00 p.m.

For more information click here.

Commemoration planned for Decoration Day’s 150th

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Commemoration planned for Decoration Day’s 150th

PARSIPPANY — Experience Decoration Day 1866 with the Parsippany Historical and Preservation Society on Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21. Decoration Day is known as Memorial Day.

Hosted in conjunction with the Parsippany Presbyterian Church, the Decoration Day 150th commemoration will begin on Friday, May 20, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bowlsby/DeGelleke House, 320 Baldwin Road.

Learn about the lives of Parsippany’s Civil War soldiers, their families and homesteads. Garner information about the war’s impact on local farming and industry through photos, memoirs and personal memorabilia of the era.

Chat with period re-enactors about 1860s Parsippany and converse with special guest “Clara Barton” whose Civil War hospital and nursing experiences guided her actions to found the American Red Cross.

As the evening progresses, attend the memorial candle lighting ceremony to honor Parsippany’s Civil War dead. Originally held on Decoration Day 1866, this ceremony is based on actual records and will be recreated by The Rev. Donald F. Bragg, current pastor of the historic Parsippany Presbyterian Church.

The celebration continues on Saturday, May 21, with tours 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bowlsby/DeGelleke House. At 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., the Parsippany Presbyterian Church will host tours of their historic Vail Memorial Cemetery located at the corner of Vail Road and Route 46 West.

A favorite site of historians and genealogists alike, the cemetery predates the American Revolution and is the final resting place for veterans and citizens for nearly 300 years.

Ex-Parsippany teacher sued by student with whom she’s accused of having sex

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Ex-Parsippany teacher sued by student with whom she’s accused of having sex

PARSIPPANY — A former teacher at Parsippany Hills High School is facing a lawsuit from the student with whom she allegedly had a sexual relationship in 2013. The Daily Record reported the now 19-year-old man has filed a lawsuit against Jenna Leahey and the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District for sexual abuse. Leahey, 33, a former English…

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Jersey Mike’s donates to Parsippany Hills Project Graduation

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Jersey Mike’s donates to Parsippany Hills Project Graduation

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation was chosen by Jersey Mike’s, Smith Road, on Wednesday, March 30 to donate 100% of the day’s sales, during the “Day of Giving.”

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, asks customers to eat a sub and help a local charity.

This year, the national sub shop chain joined forces with more than 180 local charities for the company’s 6th Annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. Last year’s Month of Giving raised more than $3 million for more than 150 different charities nationwide and this year Jersey Mike’s hopes to raise even more.

During the month of March, everyone was invited to come into Jersey Mike’s restaurant and make a donation to that location’s designated charity partner, Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation. Other charities at other Jersey Mike’s locations include hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more.

The campaign culminated in the nationwide event, Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 30 when 100 percent of the day’s sales – every single dollar – is donated to the local partner charity. This year Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation was chosen by Parsippany’s Jersey Mike’s location. Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving” donated a total of $6,855.55 to Project Graduation. This included all tips for the month of March, plus 100 percent of all sales for the March 30 Day of Giving.

“I would like to extend a personal invitation to come in and enjoy a Jersey Mike’s sub during our Month of Giving,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO, who started the company when he was only 17 years old.  “This year, as we celebrate 60 years in business, we hope to raise more than $3.5 million to help local charities. It’s gratifying to know that each new location brings more opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives.”

Jersey Mike’s has more than doubled in size in just three years. Last year, Jersey Mike’s opened 197 new locations and exceeded the 1,000-unit mark. Started in 1956, the sub chain now has more than 1,500 restaurants open and under development nationwide.

“Giving…making a difference in someone’s life” has been the mission of Jersey Mike’s from the beginning. Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the country have raised more than $14 million for worthy local charities and have distributed more than 1.5 million free sub sandwiches to help numerous causes.

Project Graduation is a program offered by many high schools in the United States, in which organized, adult-supervised and alcohol-free activities are offered as part of a post-graduation party, as an alternative to student-run events involving alcoholic beverages or other drugs.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council holds budget meeting

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Council holds budget meeting

On May 10, 2016 The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council held a special meeting to review the 2016 Township Budget.

Lyndsay Clark Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

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Lyndsay Clark Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

PARSIPPANY — Lyndsay Clark was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Clark was initiated at Elon University. Lyndsay graduated from Parsippany High School Class of 2013.

Clark is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”

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Since its founding, more than 1.25 million members have been initiated. Some of the organization’s more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist David Baldacci and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. The Society has awarded approximately $15 million since the inception of its awards program in 1932. Today, more than $1 million is awarded each biennium to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards, and grants for local and national literacy initiatives. For more information click here.

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