New photo of Pluto Dazzles in False Color

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New photo of Pluto Dazzles in False Color

New Horizons scientists use enhanced color images to detect differences in the composition and texture of Pluto’s surface. When close-up images are combined with color data from the Ralph instrument, it paints a new and surprising portrait of the dwarf planet. The “heart of the heart,” Sputnik Planum, is suggestive of a source region of ices. The two bluish-white “lobes” that extend to the southwest and northeast of the “heart” may represent exotic ices being transported away from Sputnik Planum.

Four images from New Horizons’ Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) were combined with color data from the Ralph instrument to create this enhanced color global view. The images, taken when the spacecraft was 280,000 miles (450,000 kilometers) away, show features as small as 1.4 miles (2.2 kilometers).

Union City Mayor voted most effective mayor; Parsippany’s Barberio near bottom of list

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Union City Mayor voted most effective mayor; Parsippany’s Barberio near bottom of list

PARSIPPANY — Political insiders across New Jersey look to the Observer Media Group owned website PolitickerNJ.com for daily insights on what is happening in politics across the Garden State. PolitickerNJ recently created a list of 13 well known mayors and asked it’s readers who they thought was the most effective mayor of the group.

Mayor Brian P. Stack of Union City overwhelming won the vote with 30% of the vote with Mayor Jon Hornik of Marlboro coming in a distant second.

Parsippany’s own Mayor James Barberio came in tenth place with 2.12% of the vote just edging out Mayor Vauss of Irvington, and Mayor Guardian of Atlantic City.

For the entire results, click here.

Meadowlands waterpark would dwarf the massive one proposed in A.C.

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Meadowlands waterpark would dwarf the massive one proposed in A.C.

A proposal to redevelop the former Atlantic Club casino includes a plan to build what would be one of the biggest indoor water parks in New Jersey. The project in Atlantic City by an affiliate of the Pennsylvania-based Endeavor Property Group, which received preliminary and final site plan approval this week, calls for building a roughly…

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Truck hits utility pole; down wires and closes North Beverwyck Road

Frank L. Cahill
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Truck hits utility pole; down wires and closes North Beverwyck Road

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Nicolas Baskinger, 19, Fairfield, was driving a 2006 Ford LCF (Low Cab Forward) Box Truck, and attempted to park in front of 88 North Beverwcyk Road, when he stuck a utility pole, causing the pole to split in half and brought utility wires down, and spread over the truck and North Beverwyck Road. This incident occurred on Wednesday, July 22 at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Police investigation revealed the driver was at fault for driver inattention. The investigation was conducted by Parsippany-Troy Hills Officer Gian Cacioppo.

The truck was owned by American Jersey Improvement.

There were no injuries reported, and at the time of this article no summons were issued.

The road was closed until JCP&L removed the wires from the truck and the street.

Parsippany Police Officers investigating the scene
Parsippany Police Officers investigating the scene
Parsippany Police had the road closed due to the wires down crossing North Beverwyck Road
Parsippany Police had the road closed due to the wires down crossing North Beverwyck Road

Stacey Slaughter Made Ramapo College Dean’s List

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Stacey Slaughter Made Ramapo College Dean’s List
Stacey Slaughter
Stacey Slaughter

PARSIPPANY — Stacey Slaughter, currently a senior at Ramapo College of New Jersey made the Spring 2015 Dean’s List.

Ms. Slaughter is majoring in Social Work with a Minor in Substance Abuse. She is a graduate of Parsippany High School class of 2011.

Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include nursing and social work.

In addition, Ramapo College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels. The College also offers eight graduate programs as well as articulated programs with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New York Chiropractic College, New York University College of Dentistry, SUNY State College of Optometry and New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

Undergraduate students choose to concentrate their studies in one of five schools with more than 539 course offerings and 36 academic programs. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 18:1 and average class size of 23, affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty.

 

Parsippany Town Council Agenda Meeting 07/14/2015

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Parsippany Town Council Agenda Meeting 07/14/2015

Township Council passes ordinance for Little Vikings Football

Frank L. Cahill
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Township Council passes ordinance for Little Vikings Football
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday, July 21 to Little Viking Football, Inc., to continue its use of Jannarone Park, by a 5-0 vote.

The facilities utilized by the Little Vikings include the concession room and the storage room.

The ordinance was a request from Little Viking for a license to continue the use of certain facilities. The term of the license is for ten years with an option to renew for an additional ten years.

Under the terms of the resolution, Little Viking shall annually (no later than January 1) submit a report to the Business Administrator setting forth the use to which the premises was put during each year, the activities of Little Viking undertaken for the public purpose which the license was granted and an affirmation of the continued tax exempt status of Little Vikings.

The term of the agreement will commence on August 1, 2015, at a nominal fee of $1.00 for the license of the premises, which is to be for the sole purpose of providing recreational activities.

Parsippany Redhawks Football Seeking Donations for Tricky Tray

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Parsippany Redhawks Football Seeking Donations for Tricky Tray

PARSIPPANY — Wondering what to do with those unopened household gifts and toys that just don’t work in your home?

Worried about re-gifting items received to the same person/family that gave it to you?

PAL Football is planning a Tricky Tray on Friday, November 6 and would love to have any of your new, unwanted items that your family is willing to part with.  Don’t forget the baskets they came in, they welcome them as well! If you work for a company known to donate items, money, or services please let us know who to contact.

The money collected from the fundraiser will help support the PAL Redhawks Football program.  Their goal is to be able to purchase all new uniforms for the team. They also use the donations to fund upgrading our safety training, equipment, and coaches certifications.

PAL Redhawks Football program is beginning a new culture of Parsippany Football and thoroughly joining the youth teams with the High School as a cohesive sports program.

Start looking for those items and then on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 anytime during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. drop them off at PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road.

They promise to put each and every item to good use for a very good cause!

Morris County Prosecutor Announces Extended Scholarship Deadline for Morris County Law Students

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Morris County Prosecutor Announces Extended Scholarship Deadline for Morris County Law Students
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp is advising current and potential law school students from Morris County that the deadline for a series of scholarships has been extended to August 15, through the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey.

The Oscar W. Rittenhouse, Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr., Harris Y. Cotton and the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually by the County Prosecutors Association, which to law students, college and graduate students.

Each scholarship is a one-year grant in the amount of up to $3,500 that is paid directly to recipients. 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 who has been accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor. The applicant must demonstrate financial need.

To be eligible for the Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident who has been 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 exhibit financial need.

To be eligible for the Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident who has been 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 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 who is seeking educational advancement on a college or graduate level to improve his or her effectiveness as a law enforcement officer. The applicant must  demonstrate financial need.

The extended deadline for submitting applications is August 15.  Applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision in October, 2015.  Applications can be downloaded by clicking here.

Morris County Freeholders and Sheriff Reach Agreement on County Jail Operation

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Morris County Freeholders and Sheriff Reach Agreement on County Jail Operation

The Morris County Freeholders have reached an agreement with Morris County Sheriff Edward V. Rochford that would allow him to have a key supervisory role in management of the county jail after the county administration assumes control of the county corrections facility on Sept. 1.

Under terms of the discussions, the sheriff and freeholders would work together on a smooth transition of jail oversight to the freeholders.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the sheriff and freeholders was formally approved unanimously by the freeholders last night after a meeting with Sheriff Edward Rochford and some of his top staff.

To view the Memorandum, visit: http://morriscountynj.gov/pdfs/150722res-final.pdf

The Memorandum of Understanding will guide the two parties until a formal contract is signed next week.

The freeholders on Wednesday night also agreed to Sheriff Richford’s request to consider potential measures that could be employed to help retain newly hired corrections officers, to help reduce staff turnover that he says makes it difficult to efficiently operate the jail.

Under terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, the sheriff will supervise and guide the warden, advising him on policy, procedure and personnel matters in the day-to-day operations at the county jail. The freeholders will control finance, labor negotiations and personnel matters.

The freeholder board announced the agreement at their meeting on Wednesday night in Netcong, where they met with Sheriff Rochford. A statement read by Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo and Freeholder Doug Cabana, can be viewed athttp://morriscountynj.gov/pdfs/FreeholdersAnnounceAgreement–7-23-15.pdf

“We are pleased that Sheriff Rochford has agreed to work with the freeholders and will continue to be involved in running the jail, which has long had a positive record of accomplishment and professionalism,’’ said DeFillippo.

“It’s in the best interest of county residents that we have been able to work out an agreement with Sheriff Rochford and to have a smooth management transition at the jail,’’ said Freeholder Cabana

“While the Freeholders and I have had differences on this matter, and I still have reservations about the agreement I will work collaboratively with the Freeholders not only for the benefit of the dedicated correction officers and staff, but also for the benefit of the residents of Morris County,” said Sheriff Rochford.

The freeholders voted on June 24 to take control of the jail – Freeholder John Cesaro abstained, suggesting a need for more review on the issue.

To view the freeholder’s June 24th resolution, please visit:http://morriscountynj.gov/pdfs/resolution%20jail%20takeover.pdf

 

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