Vote for Julio Tatis of PHHS for the Morris/Sussex Football Player of the Week

Frank L. Cahill
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Vote for Julio Tatis of PHHS for the Morris/Sussex Football Player of the Week

PARSIPPANY — Julio Tatis of the Parsippany Hills Vikings is nominated for Morris/Sussex player of the week.  The winner will be decided after voting closes on Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. Julio is a Sophomore, Graduating in 2024 and is 5’9″ 160 pounds.

Julio is a Running Back for PHHS. He rushed 22 times for 149 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-14 win over Montville on Friday night. Tatis rushed for three of those touchdowns in the first half to grow a 35-7 halftime lead. Tatis also had an interception on defense for the 2-1 Vikings in their opener within the SFC Liberty Blue.

You can vote for Julio by clicking here.

Letter to the Editor: Lake Hiawatha Library New Building Project

Frank L. Cahill
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Letter to the Editor: Lake Hiawatha Library New Building Project

Dear Editor:

I would like to alert all Parsippany residents that our Town Council is facing a decision right now that will affect the quality of our lives for years to come.

In 2020, the Parsippany Library System was awarded a three million dollar New Jersey State Library Construction Bond Grant to build a new library in Lake Hiawatha. Matching funds were approved by Town Council and architectural plans were completed.

But COVID arrived at just the wrong time, causing the cost of construction to increase.

So, after exploring every other option available, Library Director Melissa Kuzma asked the Town to increase its share of the funding. She is currently waiting for an answer. As anyone who has been in the Lake Hiawatha Library knows, the building is very heavily used. The building is also falling apart and does not meet current construction code in multiple areas. It needs a new roof, fire alarms, and heating and air conditioning systems. But perhaps more important, the building’s design limits the ability of the staff to provide the services that are basic to a 21st Century Library. Adults and children in Lake Hiawatha will be left behind without these services.

I know that our Mayor and Town Council try their best to keep the tax burden on our community as low as possible. But I also believe that if our residents knew what was happening, they would tell them to do the practical thing, accept the grant funds, and build a Library that will have a positive effect on Parsippany for years to come. The opportunity to obtain one of these library grants is only offered every twenty years, and there is a waiting list of towns who want the money if we turn it down. In addition, costly repairs will still have to be made, but without the grant.

If you care about this issue, please let our Mayor and Town Council members know by speaking at a meeting or by contacting them. Their emails and phone numbers can be found by Clicking here.

If you would like more extensive information, a copy of Melissa Kuzma’s presentation to Town Council is available on the Lake Hiawatha Library Page of the Friends Website by clicking here.

I would guess that no elected official wants to be remembered for an expensive and short sighted decision, but they cannot know what you are thinking unless you speak up.

Peggy Smith
President, Friends of Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting 09-21-2022

Frank L. Cahill
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting 09-21-2022

PARSIPPANY — Zoning Board of Adjustment Meets 09-21-2022.

Click here to download the agenda.

Click here to download the Regular agenda.

Paul DeGroot Renews Debate Challenge to Mikie Sherrill: “It’s Been Over Two Months”

Frank L. Cahill
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Paul DeGroot Renews Debate Challenge to Mikie Sherrill: “It’s Been Over Two Months”

PARSIPPANY — Former Passaic County prosecutor and Republican nominee for Congress in NJ-11, Paul DeGroot, has renewed his debate challenge to Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill. He is calling for a series of debates, starting whenever Congresswoman Sherrill will make herself available. Paul DeGroot is willing to participate in a debate in each county in the district. He first publicly challenged Mikie Sherrill to a debate on July 12, 2022.

Paul DeGroot said “Mikie Sherrill, get off your mansion’s tennis court and face the voters. Congresswoman Sherrill is running from her record and using her millions to spread lies. She votes with Biden and Pelosi 99% of the time. With hard-working Americans STILL struggling from the pump to the grocery store, it’s past time for accountability. We still have no SALT relief, but she has continued relief from her stock trades…for which she has been fined. Crime is still high in CD11. That clearly doesn’t affect Money Mikie in her mansion, because she’s shown no interest in discussing it. It’s been over two months since I proposed one debate, at a minimum, in each county throughout the 11th. As I first said 70 days ago, voters deserve to hear where we stand on the issues and on our records. The Congresswoman seems to care more about lying to her constituents than debating me in front of voters.”

New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District consists of: For the 113th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2010 Census), the district contains all or portions of four counties and 54 municipalities.

Essex County: Bloomfield (part; also 10th), Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Montclair (part; also 10th), North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell, West Orange (part; also 10th).

Morris County: Boonton Town, Boonton Township, Butler, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Denville, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson Township, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown Town, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Pequannock, Randolph Township, Riverdale, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township and Victory Gardens.

Passaic County: Bloomingdale, Little Falls, North Haledon, Pompton Lakes, Totowa, Wanaque, Wayne and Woodland Park.

Sussex County: Byram Township, Hopatcong, Ogdensburg, Sparta Township and Stanhope.

Home Run Derby Competition to be Held at First Responder Day

Frank L. Cahill
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Home Run Derby Competition to be Held at First Responder Day

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The 200 Club of Morris County announced that it will be holding a Home Run Derby Competition that will be open to the public at their First Responders Day on Saturday, September 24.

The event will begin with qualifying rounds at 1:00 p.m. The finals will be held at 4:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Morris/Sussex Sports.

You may be able to sign up on the day of the event, but in order to ensure a spont email Tom Ace Gallagher directly with all of your contact information to acegallagher@gmail.com.

The 200 Club of Morris County is hosting this inaugural event which will bring together first responders, their families, and members of communities throughout Morris County for a day of friendly competitions and fun for kids of all ages.

The event will be held on Saturday, September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Whippany Park High School, 165 Whippany Road, Whippany.

Brookside Senior Complex Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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Brookside Senior Complex Celebrates 40th Anniversary

PARSIPPANY — Brookside Senior Complex celebrated its 40th Anniversary on Thursday, September 15 with a giant outdoor party for the residents, Board of Trustees and local dignitaries.

The Brookside Senior Complex, with 191 units of affordable senior housing, was the culmination of a volunteer effort by the Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizen Housing Corporation.  This organization started in 1970 when Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Jack Fahy appointed a committee to look into providing affordable housing for senior citizens.  The building celebrated its opening in June of 1982.

The project development was financed by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency.  HMFA provided the funding to acquire the property, to construct the building and provide all the site improvements.  The rents for the apartments are subsidized by the Federal Housing and Urban Development Agency’s Section 8 program.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio talking with Susan P. Strechay. She is the longest-serving member of the board of directors of the Brookside Housing Corporation. She started on the board in 1975 and served until August 2015 when she and her husband, Bob, moved to be near her son and grandchildren.On September 26, 2015 the board of trustees named the community room in her honor.

The mid-rise apartment complex for seniors, Brookside offers 191 one-bedroom and one-bedroom “barrier-free” units. Brookside allows seniors to live independent and comfortable lives. One-bedroom units include a living room/dining room area, a kitchen, a full bath, and ample closet space while efficiency units include a dining/living/sleeping area, a kitchen, a full bath, and a dressing room.

Designed with senior citizens in mind, Brookside has handrails in public areas, high-efficiency soundproofing, and a special telephone system to facilitate guest entry. With gorgeous contemporary common spaces, a private library and computer room, convenient access to stores via a township mini-bus, and a full calendar of activities, Brookside is a wonderful place to call home.

A live band entertained the attendees throughout the evening
The tables were elegantly situated under the tent
The celebration cake
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Councilman Justin Musella congratulating Janett Moore, Property Manager

PRD Management staff oversees the day to day operation of the building with Janett Moore, serving as Property Manager, since 1982.

The owners of the facility, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizens Corp and overseen by the Board of Trustees.

Bruce Benson, President of the Board of Trustees, addresses the attendees of the 40th Anniversary celebration of Brookside Seniors Complex
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Michael dePierro presented Board of Trustees President Bruce Benson with a “Proclamation” from Senator Joseph Pennachio, Assemblyman Jay Webber, Assemblyman Christian Barranco and Assemblyman Brian Bergen.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio presented Bruce Benson with a Certificate of Recognition

Brookside Senior Citizens consists of studios, one bedroom and barrier-free Apartment Homes, located at 1111 Parsippany Boulevard. “Independent Living for Seniors”

Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella with Board of Trustee member Janice McCarthy. McCarthy is also a former Councilwoman in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
The residents enjoyed the dinner
The residents danced the night away

Brookside Senior Complex received the following awards:

  • National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)

      Exemplary Senior Housing
  • New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA) 

    Exemplary Elderly Project in the State of New Jersey 

  • New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) 

    Excellence in Property Management
    Excellence in Curb Appeal 

     

Parsippany Rotary Held a Bicycle Ride

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Parsippany Rotary Held a Bicycle Ride

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Rotary held a “Bicycle Ride” to raise funds to support school children projects such as Distributing Dictionaries, Back to School supplies, and Scholarships for high schoolers.

It was the first time ever Parsippany Rotary bicycle ride happened for a great cause! All Parsippany and Morris county residents were welcomed to join the great bicycle ride.

Many Rotarian’s and Parsippany residents registered for being part of the 10 mile ride and supporting the cause!

The Rotary continues to support school kids with above categories. The purpose of this message is to both inform you of the fundraising mission.

The riders were lined up in Smith Field Park
Parsippany Mayor James Barberio with Past Presiden Parsippany Rotary Club BettyLou DeCroce

Members of Parsippany Rotary Club
The bike ride is about to begin

Morris County Hosts Inaugural Nonprofit Networking Event

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Hosts Inaugural Nonprofit Networking Event

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County, state and local elected officials mingled today with leaders of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network, Family Promise of Morris County, the Morris County Continuum of Care, the Morris County Department of Human Services and many other service providers in the county’s first Community Resource Networking Event.

Held on the grounds of what is known as the Morris County Nonprofit Mall off Central Avenue in Parsippany Township, the gathering included approximately 30 Morris County government and nonprofit agencies that provide support services for most vulnerable residents in the community. The service providers help people in need of housing, healthcare, behavioral health, family services, food security, and much more.

Director Tayfun Selen of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners

“The goal of today is to provide an opportunity for public officials in Morris County to meet and get to know the people behind more than two dozen nonprofits and agencies that serve the neediest people in our community,” said Director Tayfun Selen of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners as he opened the gathering.

“We hope everyone leaves here understanding more about the challenges some of our residents face each day in getting some of the basics in life — such things as having a place to live, getting something to eat each day, transportation, finding medical care and keeping safe from abusers. We also hope our municipal leaders leave here today knowing more about who to reach to assist their residents in need,” Director Selen added.

More than 100 representatives of local government and the nonprofit agencies attended the gathering.

Carolyn Lake of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network said the networking event was crucial, explaining that many of the services provided by the nonprofits and county are not well known to local officials. The event provided an opportunity for them to connect with mayors, health officers and leaders from all 39 of Morris County municipalities.

The event was organized by Lake with Rebecca Butz of Family Promise and both Allison Delcalzo-Berens and Alicia Alvarez of the Morris County Continuum of Community Resource Network 2022 2.jpg Care, with the assistance of Kasey Errico, director of the Morris County Department of Human Services, and members of her staff.

The Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance, Morris County’s Navigating Hope Mobile Unit and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department’s Hope One Mobile Unit joined the networking event.

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Dedicates Welcome Center in Honor of Kris Joganow

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Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Dedicates Welcome Center in Honor of Kris Joganow
Kristine Joganow

MOUNTAIN LAKES — At a ribbon cutting ceremony, Lakeland Hills YMCA dedicated the new welcome center in honor of Kris Joganow.

Kristine Joganow, 71, of Parsippany, a loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville.

Kristine was a long-time front-desk employee of the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA in Mountain Lakes and also volunteered extensively with the Lakeland Hills YMCA Swim Team Parents Association when her son was a member of the team.

Kristine’s volunteer efforts at the Y were recognized by being presented the prestigious Richard M. Wilcox and Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Alejandro (Alex) Martinez, CEO, Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Dr. Viktor Joganow
Dr. Viktor Joganow cuts the ribbon to the new Welcoming Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
The new Welcoming Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
The reception area of the new Welcoming Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
The reception area of the new Welcoming Center at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Kris Corner

Kris was very popular with those early attending Y members because she was always interested in their lives. For those of you that knew and loved this angel, please keep her lively, courageous and giving spirit and beautiful smile in your memory.

She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years, Dr. Viktor Joganow. Dr. Joganow was the previous CEO Lakeland Hills Family YMCA.

The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, a community organization located in Mountain Lakes, serving the towns of Parsippany, Boonton, Boonton Township, Denville, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Montville, Mountain Lakes, Pequannock, and Riverdale. With a mission to strengthen the foundations of community, the Y recognizes individuals, groups, and corporations for their commitment to giving back to others.

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is located at 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.

Resident Miguel R. Lopez, 23, Charged with 12 Violations in Denville

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Resident Miguel R. Lopez, 23, Charged with 12 Violations in Denville

DENVILLE — A Parsippany man drove the wrong way on Route 10 while intoxicated, and was in possession of cocaine, according to Denville Township Police Arrest Report.

Denville Township Police Officers pulled over Miguel R. Lopez, 23, when they observed him driving east in the westbound lanes on Sunday, September 4.

Police said the investigation revealed that Lopez was driving under the influence of alcohol. He also had several bags of cocaine in his possession.

Lopez was driving a 2018 4 Door Honda, which was impounded by the police.

Denville Township Police Officer Julian Melahn issued Lopez eleven summons to appear in court for motor vehicle offenses and an additional arrest for 2C:35-10A, Poss. Schedule I, II, III and IV,  (Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance) to appear in Morris County Superior Court.

Possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV drug in any amount is a third degree crime. This has the potential penalty of 3-5 years in prison and fines up to $35,000.

The summons included 39:4-96 Reckless Driving; 39:4-88 Traffic on Marked Lanes; 39:4-51A Consume Alcohol Beverage or Cannabis in Motor Vehicle; 39:3-29 Failure to possess Driver’s License or Registration; 39:4-97-2 Unsafe Operation of Vehicle; 39:4-85.1 Wrong way on one-way street; 39:4-51B Open Container Alcohol or Unseal Cannabis in Motor Vehicle; 39:4-50 Operating Under Influence of Liquor or Drugs; 39:3-10 Driving without a license; 39:4-56 Delaying Traffic and 39:4-97 Careless Driving Likely to endanger person or property.

The summons has a mandatory court appearance on October 13.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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