PARSIPPANY — With demolition work continuing on the main Kirkbride Building at the old Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Parsippany, Morris County officials are negotiating to gain permanent access to the state property that they expect to own eventually. It won’t be the first time the county has taken over the Greystone property which sits in…
Mendham Twp. police chief says he was sexually harassed
MENDHAM TOWNSHIP — Officials are flatly denying an allegation by their police chief that he was sexually harassed on the job and subjected to a campaign of mistreatment. The allegations were first reported in the Daily Record Thursday, after Police Chief Steven Crawford filed a notice of intent to sue to the township. Crawford has not…
PTE Senior Little League Softball on a Mission
PARSIPPANY — Par-Troy East Little League Senior Softball Team (13-16 year olds) has won the New Jersey State Championship and is raising funds to help defer the costs of travel, lodging and associated expenses to the Eastern Regional Tournament in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The tournament will be held on Saturday, July 25 through July 30, and hopefully beyond to the World Series in Sussex, Delaware (August 2-8).
These girls have been working hard all year to make it to this coveted spot, and we hope you will consider making a donation to help support them. No donation is too small, every little bit helps.
Last year they made it to the final game of the State tournament only to suffer a devastating loss and decided they would give it a go for one more year and have come back a stronger, smarter and more dedicated team.
Their motto…We are not just a team, we are a family!! Thank you for supporting this talented group of girls on their road to the World Series!
Please note: You are not donating to the Par-Troy Little League East organization. Your donation is not tax-deductible. All funds will be managed by the treasurer of the team, Ann Berdetta, to offset any expenses NOT covered by the Little League.
The team members are #10 Luisa, #00 Meg, #75 Elizabeth, #13 Alivia, #11 Caitlin, #15 Claudia, #4 Nicole, #26 Alyssa, #1 Julia, #9 Savannah, #7 Lauren, #12 Carly, #2 Anaijh and the manager Rich and coaches Vince and Dermot.
To make a donation to the team, click here.
Parsippany Residents Named To Dean’s List at University of the Sciences
PARSIPPANY — The following Parsippany-Troy Hills residents have been named to the spring 2015 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the spring of 2015.
Sakhi Patel, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a biology student.
Ruchi Trambadia, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is currently a biology student.
Maria Jacob of Parsippany is a biomedical sciences student.
Raj Patel, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a biomedical sciences student.
Shivani Ramolia, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a biomedical sciences student.
Anisha Shah, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a doctor of pharmacy student.
Jay Patel, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is currently is a biology student.
Jinal Patel, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a doctor of physical therapy student.
Amanda Ferrise, a graduate of Parsippany High School, is a doctor of occupational therapy student.
Daniel Fichter, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a doctor of occupational therapy student.
Sapan Patel of Parsippany is a doctor of pharmacy student.
Dwipi Patel, a graduate of Parsippany High School, is a doctor of pharmacy student.
Alisha Shah, a graduate of Parsippany High School, is a doctor of physical therapy student.
Shriya Shah, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a doctor of physical therapy student.
University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to our distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go at usciences.edu.
34th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic Fundraiser Was a Huge Success
PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills (WCPTH) held its 34th Annual Tee off for Education Golf Classic at the Knoll West Country Club on July 14.
The Golf Classic is the primary fundraiser for the club’s educational programs and scholarships. Last year the club awarded nine scholarships to graduating Parsippany area High School seniors and awarded a scholarship in the continuing education program for a woman from the Jersey Battered Women’s Services. The club also participated in several elementary and middle school educational programs.
Seventy-eight golfers, including Parsippany Councilman Michael dePierro enjoyed the day. Two golfers, Dean Gannett and Rich Gannon, won the putting green contest, each having a hole in one in the contest. Club President, Marilyn Marion thought this was a first for the Golf Classic. There were also 40 non-golfers, many from St. Ann’s Church and area Women’s Clubs, who supported the fundraiser.
While the golfers were out on the course, there were several bridge, dominos and pokingo games being played. After the golf and games were finished, everyone was able to consider bidding on the vast Tricky Tray selection which included Yankee tickets, baskets of cheer, theater tickets, Vera Bradley hand bags, signed Jets football, gift cards to local restaurants and much more.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio was able to join everyone for the buffet lunch.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills wishes to thank all of the area businesses who donated money, prizes and more. Their continued support of this annual event helps to make it a success. Next year the 35th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, July 12.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), 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 which is open to area women will be on Monday, September 28. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or visit the club on the web, by clicking here.
Filing deadline for Board of Education Candidates is July 27
PARSIPPANY — The president of the New Jersey School Boards Association is urging citizens with a sincere interest in the education of Parsippany’s children to consider serving on the school board. The filing deadline for candidacy is 4 p.m., Monday, July 27.
Interested citizens can find information about the responsibilities of school board membership, qualifications for office, nominating petitions, and candidacy timelines on the NJSBA website at www.njsba.org/candidacy.
“Local school boards have a direct impact on the education received by New Jersey’s schoolchildren,” said Donald Webster, Jr., NJSBA president. “The board of education sets the goals and policies that represent the community’s aspirations for its public schools. The board selects the district’s superintendent and acts on his or her personnel recommendations. It negotiates collective bargaining agreements with teachers and other employees. And it makes critical decisions affecting curriculum, budgeting and facilities.
“Local school board membership is an unpaid and challenging public service, but it is also a rewarding public service that has a direct impact on the lives of our children and the quality of life in our communities,” he continued.
For their names to be placed on the November 3, 2015 election ballot, citizens seeking school board office must file a nominating petition at the Office of the County Clerk by the 4 p.m., July 27 deadline. A nominating petition must be signed by at least 10 registered voters within the school district.
Three seats are up for grabs this year. Fran Orthwein, Judy Mayer, and Michael Pietrowicz’ terms expire at the end of the year.
Yee-haw! Roy Rogers fans camp out before opening
FRANKLIN – Does absence make the heart grow fonder? For the hundreds that came to the opening of a new Roy Rogers in northern New Jersey, an area of the state where the fast food chain hasn’t had a presence in years, the answer is yes. People began coming at midnight, when a handful camped outside…
Parsippany McDonald’s customer says she found ‘finger cot’ in food
PARSIPPANY — Dawn King wasn’t exactly lovin’ it. The Lake Hiawatha resident said she was surprised Friday, after picking up lunch at the McDonald’s on Route 46 East in the Troy Hills Shopping, to find a so-called “finger cot” stuck to the bottom of her sandwich. And she was more surprised to see how much attention…
