Sherrill Secures Funding for Boonton Reservoir Project

Frank L. Cahill
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Sherrill Secures Funding for Boonton Reservoir Project

PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) secured funding for fourteen Community Projects she submitted on behalf of NJ-11 in the House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2023 bill, signed into law in December.

Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced the grant to local dignitaries.

Community Projects are submitted by state or local governments, government-adjacent organizations, and nonprofits. Ranging from townships, counties, hospitals, and community service organizations, each of these fourteen projects will improve the lives of residents throughout NJ-11.

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Sherrill obtained a $600,000 grant to enhance and safeguard the water quality of Boonton Reservoir while creating recreational access with a 7.7-mile hiking trail.

Sherrill obtained a $600,000 grant to enhance and safeguard the water quality of Boonton Reservoir while creating recreational access with a 7.7-mile hiking trail.

“The Morris County Park Commission is part of a recreation initiative supported by Federal, State, County, and municipal governments and spearheaded by the project leader, the Open Space Institute, that will provide an increased recreational opportunity to New Jersey residents and visitors. Supporting federal funding for this project furthers Congresswoman Sherrill’s commitment to parks, recreation, and protection of our natural resources,” said David Helmer, Executive Director of Morris County Park Commission.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James R. Barberio

Mayor James Barberio said, “This project has been in the works for some time, and it is very near and dear to my heart,” the Mayor stated. “The opening of this recreation area will be enjoyed by many of our residents and those of other towns for years to come. I appreciate the dedication of all those who worked to see this come to fruition.”

“The Town of Boonton is proud to have partnered with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, OSI, and the Morris County Park Commission on the Boonton Reservoir Protection and Trail Project. This new outdoor recreation space will be a potential windfall for the town, making Boonton a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. We are grateful for the Congresswoman’s commitment to protecting our natural resources and her dedication to keeping Morris County an incredible place to work, play, and live,” said Town of Boonton Mayor Rich Corcoran.

Town of Boonton Mayor Rich Corcoran

“OSI is proud of our leading role in structuring the long-desired agreement between Jersey City and Morris County and creating the property management plan and formal design for the Boonton Reservoir Protection and Trail Project. We applaud Representative Mikie Sherrill’s recent actions to secure funding toward the completion of the project and appreciate the Morris County Park Commission’s ongoing commitment to realizing the promise of this new outdoor recreational space for area residents and visitors,” said Kim Elliman, president, and CEO of the Open Space Institute.“Once completed, this ambitious but attainable project will provide safe and managed trail access to the site while securing the clean drinking water source for almost 320,000 people.”

Morris County Commissioner Director John Krickus

Other Community Projects are submitted by state or local governments, government-adjacent organizations, and nonprofits. Ranging from townships, counties, hospitals, and community service organizations, each of these fourteen projects will improve the lives of residents throughout NJ-11. The 13 other projects include:

  • Borough of Madison Affordable Housing Development
  • Chatham Police Department Public Safety Information Sharing Technology Improvement Project
  • Collinsville-Tucker Park Improvement Project (Morris Township)
  • Community EMS Physician Response Expansion Initiative at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
  • Family Promise of Morris County’s Housing is Healthcare for Economic Development Project
  • JSDD: Life | Home | Tech Project (Essex and Morris County)
  • McBride Avenue Roundabout Project (Woodland Park)
  • Morristown Medical Center Emergency Department Renovation and Expansion Project
  • Pump Station No. 4 Sanitary Sewer Redirection Project (Parsippany)
  • Rand Well PFOAS and Perchlorate Treatment (Montclair)
  • Student Scholarships to Offset the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic at William Paterson University
  • Whippany River Regional Improvement Initiative (Hanover Township, East Hanover, Parsippany, and Florham Park)
  • Whippany River Watershed Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study (Morris County)

 

 

Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment – March 8, 2023

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment – March 8, 2023

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment – March 8, 2023.

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment
2023 Members and Term Dates

  • Robert Iracane    Chairman    12/31/25
  • Dave Kaplan    Vice-Chair       12/31/23
  • Bernard Berkowitz    Member      12/31/24
  • Scot Joskowitz    Member        12/31/25
  • Nancy Snyder    Member        12/31/23
  • Sridath Reddy    Member        12/31/25
  • Davey Willans    Member        12/31/24
  • Casey Parikh    Alt. No. 1        12/31/23
  • Chris Mazzarella    Alt. No. 2        12/31/23
  • John Chadwick, Planner, John T. Chadwick IV P.P.
  • Chas Holloway, Engineer, Keller & Kirkpatrick
  • Peter King, Attorney, King Moench Hirniak & Collins, LLP
  • Nora O. Jolie, Board Secretary

 

Luck of the Irish Prevails in Morristown

Frank L. Cahill
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Luck of the Irish Prevails in Morristown

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of New Jersey’s biggest, returned last weekend with a longtime volunteer and dedicated fundraiser leading the procession. Ryan Dawson served as grand marshal for this year’s parade. The weather forecast was weary, but the St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers decided to go on with the show!  The weather was cold and windy, but hundreds of crowds lined up South Street.

Grand Marshall Ryan Dawson and his wife, Melinda.

Ryan has been an integral member of the parade and finance committees, assisting in raising money for the parade as Finance Committee Chairman.

Mr. Dawson is a member and former president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Morris County.

He is a realtor for Weichert Realtors in Morristown and resides in Mendham with his wife, Melinda.

Family and Friends of the Grand Marshall
Morris County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff James Gannon is in the center.
Sheriff James Gannon’s vehicle.
200 Club of Morris County
A float promoting the 2013 Grand Marshal, Ryan Dawson
St. Patrick Patron Saint of Ireland
The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Morristown’s Mayor Timothy P. Dougherty his wife Mary, and other local dignitaries
Morris County Police Pipe and Drums
Morris County Board of County Commissioners
Morristown Medical Center
Rotary Club of Morristown
The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Provident Bank
Rotary International
The Seeing Eye
Market Street Mission
Chic-fil-A Morris Plains
Morris County Democrat Committee
The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Madison Fire Department
The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade

 

 

Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – March 6, 2023

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – March 6, 2023

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – March 6, 2023.

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The Planning Board members are:

Mayor Barberio                      12/31/2025                                         I Mayor

Michael de Pierro                   12/31/2023                                         III Council Rep.

Tom Dinsmore                        12/31/2025                                         IV Regular

Dominic Mele*                        12/31/2023                                         IV Regular

Gordon Meth*                        12/31/2025                                         IV Regular

Nick Napolitano                      12/31/2024                                         IV Regular

Ted Stanziale                         12/31/2023                                         Alternate No. 1

Jennifer Vealey*                     12/31/2023                                        II Muni, Rep.

John Von Achen*                    12/31/2023                                         IV Regular

Vincent Aperawic                    12/31/2024

Stuart Wiser                           Board Planner, ARH

Andrew Cangiano                   Board Engineer, Keller & Kirkpatrick

Joseph Garcia                         Board Attorney, Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs

Nora O. Jolie                           Board Secretary

Parsippany Board of Education Student Awards – March 9, 2023

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Parsippany Board of Education Student Awards – March 9, 2023

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Board of Education Student Awards – March 9, 2023.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – March 7, 2023

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – March 7, 2023

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – March 7, 2023.

Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings. Council meetings are held at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.

Click here to download the agenda.

Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours before the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to request auxiliary aid.

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Mayor and Council

Mayor James R Barberio
Council President Loretta Gragnani
Council Vice-President Michael J. dePierro
Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
Councilman Frank Neglia
Councilman Justin Musella

Navigating Hope Facilitates “Cover All Kids” Community Outreach

Frank L. Cahill
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Navigating Hope Facilitates “Cover All Kids” Community Outreach

MORRIS COUNTY —  Morris County’s unique Navigating Hope mobile outreach program will be joined by an outreach specialist from the New Jersey State Department of Human Services to advance a state initiative to reach all uninsured children in New Jersey.

The outreach specialist will try to connect with disadvantaged children under the age of 19 and their families to help educate them on NJ FamilyCare, a federal and state-funded health insurance program created to provide qualified New Jersey residents of any age access to affordable health insurance. The outreach will include two upcoming community visits scheduled for:

    • March 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Dover Board of Education

March 22, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Netcong School District

Since Morris County has an established outreach program through Navigating Hope, the state Human Service’s Office of New Americans asked to join their two regularly scheduled trips in their mission to travel and educate the public about the state’s “Cover All Kids” campaign.

Morris County is the first to partner with the state in the outreach effort.

Navigating Hope, a mobile outreach initiative designed to provide social services by going into communities where the services are most needed is a partnership between the Morris County Department of Human Services and Family Promise of Morris County. It is a complementary service to the Morris County Sheriff’s Hope One van, a novel program that provides mobile mental health and addiction services across our county.

Navigating Hope offers on-site benefits eligibility screenings, application assistance, and linkage to other community services. With NJ FamilyCare, income-eligible children under 19 can receive the following:

  • Primary and specialty care, including check-ups and other visits
  • Eyeglasses
  • Hospitalization (both inpatient and outpatient)
  • Lab tests/x-rays
  • Prescriptions
  • Dental Services
  • Preventive Screenings
  • Vaccinations
  • Mental Health Care
  • Substance Use Testing and Treatment
  • Vision Services
  • Hearing Services
  • Lead Screening
  • Family Planning
  • Other medically necessary services

For more information on the “Cover All Kids” initiative being sponsored by NJ FamilyCare, please visit nj.gov/CoverAllKids to learn more and apply. Or call 1-800-701-0710 (TTY: 711) with questions or to apply by phone. Language translators are available.

Parsippany Deli Prepping for St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Soda Bread

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Deli Prepping for St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Soda Bread

PARSIPPANY — News 12 New Jersey featured Parsippany Deli/Emerald Gifts Ed Hansberry. “Better yet, stop into the deli for the best-corned beef or sloppy Joe sandwich around,” said News12 Anchor Tony Caputo.

Parsippany Deli/Emerald Gifts is located at 137 Parsippany Road.

Pennacchio Bill Offers Homeowners’ Tax Break to Mitigate Lead, Asbestos

Frank L. Cahill
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Pennacchio Bill Offers Homeowners’ Tax Break to Mitigate Lead, Asbestos

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio’s legislation to help homeowners remedy dangerous lead and asbestos in their homes has been approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

“This bill will make it easier for homeowners to do the right thing and have trained professionals remediate toxins and carcinogens from their property, ensuring a healthy environment for current and future residents of the property,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “For the health of residents, it is crucial to mitigate the risks of lead and asbestos in the home, but hazard abatement is costly.”

Pennacchio’s bill (S-2200) would allow taxpayers to deduct up to $45,000 from gross income for lead paint and asbestos abatement expenses, the cost of replacing water lines that contain lead. Click here to review the bill.

“Asbestos exposure has been linked to lung cancer and other serious conditions. This bill will help eradicate these silent threats from our communities,” added Pennacchio. “These unhealthy issues can still be found in homes across the state. Lead can contribute to behavioral and learning issues, slowed growth in children, problems for pregnant women, and cardiac and blood pressure issues in adults.”

Morris County is Accepting 2023 Open Space Grant Applications

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Morris County is Accepting 2023 Open Space Grant Applications

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation has announced that the 2023 grant application for funding of open space projects under the Morris County Preservation Trust is now available on the Open Space Preservation by clicking here.

“When you drive through Morris County, it’s easy to see why it is one of the most beautiful counties in New Jersey and a place you would call home. At the same time, it is one of the most economically vibrant counties in the country, as many major corporations also choose to call our county home. Preserving open space is essential to maintaining this balance between the beauty that makes Morris County what it is while maintaining the business footprint that helps sustain our local economy,” said Morris County Commissioner Stephen Shaw, liaison to the Office of Planning and Preservation.

The deadline for submitting open space applications and appraisals for 2023 funding is Friday, June 9, 2023.

Last year, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners approved recommendations by the county’s Open Space Trust Fund Committee to award $2.13 million in preservation grants for five open space projects totaling 34.60 acres in five Morris County towns.

The Open Space Trust Fund, part of the county’s Preservation Trust Fund, has helped preserve 17,838 acres throughout the county since 1994, using $294,557,718 generated by a preservation tax Morris County voters approved in November 1992.

“Resident tax dollars preserve open space in Morris County, which is directly evidenced by everything our county offers: well-maintained public infrastructure, top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, the best park system in the state, and a vast network of hiking trails. When you consider we also have one of the lowest county tax rates in the state, the value your tax dollars provide is even more obvious,” Commissioner Shaw added.

In addition to open space projects, the county’s Preservation Trust Fund also helps finance farmland and historic preservation, county parkland acquisition, recreational trail projects, and purchasing residential properties prone to flooding.

The review process for grant applications is handled by the Open Space Trust Fund Committee, which visits the proposed sites and makes final recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by fall.

“Any of Morris County’s 39 municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies are eligible to apply for grant funding,” said Barbara Murray, Morris County open space program coordinator.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Office of Planning and Preservation at (973) 829-8120.

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