“The Joy of Others: Walk-Run 2022” Raised Funds for Breast Cancer

PARSIPPANY — Over 300 participants came together to raise funds and support Susan G. Komen and their efforts to raise awareness and research treatments for breast cancer at “The Joy of Others: Walk-Run 2022” organized by BAPS Charities on Sunday, June 26.

$7,289 was raised from this event and was donated to Susan G. Komen and the fight for breast cancer awareness and research.

BAPS Charities serve communities in five specific areas; Community Empowerment, Educational Services, Environmental Protection and Preservation, Health and Wellness and Humanitarian Relief.
Mayor James Barbero greets the over 300 participants

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Paul Degroot (Congressional candidate CD 11) were also present and participated in a walk around Lake Parsippany.

Over 300 participated in a walk around Lake Parsippany.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S. and around the world. Across all walks of life, women and even men, breast cancer are directly or indirectly affected. Since its inception, Susan G. Komen has invested more than $2.9 billion in research, community health outreach, advocacy, and programs in over 60 countries.

Walkers and runners were connected through their shared goal of supporting their local community and supporting the message of “In the Joy of Others.”

Over 300 participated in a walk around Lake Parsippany.

 

38th Annual Wifflemania Tournament Raises Money for Local Charities

PARSIPPANY — Smith Field was a fun-packed with Parsippany’s Wifflemania XXXVIII held on Saturday, June 25. The event was sponsored by the Parsippany PAL and the Order Sons of Italy In America – Lodge 2561.

Families and friends enjoying the day.

This is the 38th Annual Wifflemania tournament as 30 teams participated in a March Madness-style event to determine this year’s Champion.

All proceeds from the event are donated to charitable endeavors. This year’s charities include the Parsippany Food Pantry, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter.

Congratulations to this year’s Champions, Harry Ballers, who had to overcome many very talented teams to walk away with the Championship Cup. Also, to Joe Casale, this year’s MVP, Fred Amato, whose seven Home Runs led the field, and Wiffle X on a great second-place finish.

Congratulations to this year’s Champions, Harry Ballers, who had to overcome many very talented teams to walk away with the Championship Cup
Second Place Winner -Wiffle X
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio throwing out the first pitch during Championship games.
Nick Jannarone making announcements

Congrats to Nick Jannarone for all his hard work and efforts in putting this tournament together.

Lou “Lunchbox” Amato pitching for Boobie’s Bombers
Joe Jannarone and Nick Jannarone
Bert Carluccio, Boobies Bombers
Lou Amato at-bat
Harry Ballers had to overcome many very talented teams to walk away with the Championship Cup
Tyler Wilhelme, from the Wise Guys, grilling up some burgers.

Weichert Community Moves to Fight Hunger

MORRIS COUNTY — Colleagues at the Weichert Corporate Headquarters Campus and various sales offices recently completed 2.5-mile Fun Walks to help fight food insecurity. In all, 63 walkers hit the pavement with the miles walked converted into 481 meals.

Weichert’s Fun Walk was part of a companywide MOVE 2 Fight Hunger Challenge presented by Weichert Workforce Mobility and Nelson Westerberg. The Challenge supports Move for Hunger, a national nonprofit organization that aims to offer a sustainable solution to reduce food waste and feed the hungry.

“At Weichert, we have always stressed the importance of giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said Aram Minnetian, president of and COO of The Weichert Family of Companies. “It was great to see so many of our colleagues join together for a little exercise and camaraderie as we moved to fight hunger.”

The M2FH Challenge runs from June 1 through July 5. Colleagues can provide meals to feed the hungry by participating in any activity – from walking and running to cooking, dancing, or even reading a book. Their progress is tracked using atlasGO, a hybrid activity/social media app. The activities earn points that will be converted to meals at the end of the Challenge. The challenge goal is to earn 75,000 meals to support the cause.

Sales associates and colleagues at Weichert’s Rumson and Middletown sales offices participated in their own M2FH Challenge Fun Walks.

“We met at Popamora Point, which is a beautiful part of the Henry Hudson Trail in Atlantic Highlands,” said Christina Weiner, sales manager of Weichert’s Middletown office. “It was a great opportunity to enjoy nature and enjoy each other’s company away from the office while logging miles for meals to support a great cause.”

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Ex. RLVFC Chief Doug Reighard Retirement Party

PARSIPPANY — The Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company (Parsippany Fire District Two) hosted a retirement party for Ex. RLVFC Chief Doug Reighard recognizes him for his years of dedicated volunteer service and outstanding leadership, on Friday evening, June 24.

Earlier in the day, the members joined Doug at his “walkout ceremony” at Morristown Municipal Airport where he celebrated his last day as the Airport Fire Chief.

Doug is relocating to South Florida and is opening a limousine service.

Doug Reighard was recognized by the Morristown Municipal Airport
Members of Rainbow Lakes Fire Department join Doug Reighard at the Morristown Airport during his walkout ceremony

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and the municipal council prepared a resolution honoring Doug for his service to the township which was presented by Fire Company President Frank DeRienzo.

Numerous friends of Chief Reighard attended this special evening, shared past experiences, and wished Doug well in his future endeavors.  Doug will be missed. — at Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company.

Celebration Cake at Doug’s Retirement Party

Kyle Phillips Named on Susquehanna University Dean’s List

PARSIPPANY — Susquehanna congratulates its dean’s list of students. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. Kyle Phillips, of Parsippany, Class of 2022, majoring in business data science was among the honorees. Kyle is a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2018.

Susquehanna, a liberal arts university offering more than 100 majors and minors in business, humanities, arts, and sciences, focuses on intellectual development, global competence, and career success. Students develop critical thinking, writing, teamwork, and communication skills which, combined with internships and research opportunities, prepare them for a lifetime of personal and professional success.

The university is recognized nationally for its commitment to off-campus study through the Global Opportunities program. Small classes enable faculty members to serve as mentors and teachers.

Ninety-six percent of Susquehanna graduates are employed or in graduate or professional school within months. For more information click here.

Parsippany OEM RACES Participating in “Field Day”

PARSIPPANY — The Emergency Management RACES team is called to maintain vital communications in large emergencies. This weekend, volunteers test skills in a 24-hour nationwide contest called Field Day sponsored by the American Radio Relay League.

Mayor James R. Barberio and OEM Coordinator, Captain Jay Wieners would like to invite residents to visit the team! They are at Jannarone Park from Saturday, June 25, to Sunday, June 26, until 2:00 p.m.
OEM Members Daniel Zalewski and Mike Zadoroznyj testing skills in a 24-hour nationwide contest called Field Day

During this 24-hour annual amateur radio event, the Parsippany OEM RACES member will contact fellow radio operators from across the US and Canada.

RACES stands for Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service and is the communications section of the Office of Emergency Management which is aided by over 45 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers.

Former Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce and Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Michael dePierro join members of RACES on Field Day

To learn more about RACES or the Office of Emergency Management visit Parsippany CERT online or contact Eric Hubner, Director by emailing ehubner@parsippany.net.

To learn about becoming an amateur radio operator visit the Amateur Radio Relay League click here.

An antenna is used to contact fellow radio operators from across the US and Canada
Information table set up to learn more about RACES

Bill Banning Body Armor Possession Could Have Consequences for Veterans and Schoolchildren

MORRIS COUNTY — Republican members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee slammed Democrats for moving a bill banning body armor possession that could carry criminal consequences for veterans and prohibit parents from buying bulletproof backpacks.

Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Morris), holding up his U.S. Army-issued body armor he wore as an Apache helicopter pilot while serving in Iraq, argued the bill could hurt veterans who have similar tokens from their service.

“You’re creating criminals out of Americans who helped defend our very freedom. At one point this served to protect me, but now it serves to potentially put me in jail. Who am I hurting and who are my brothers and sisters in arms hurting?” asked Bergen (R-Morris).

Click here to watch: Dems’ body armor ban could make veterans criminals

Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney moved an amendment to exempt bulletproof backpacks from the bill.

“The moms and dads across New Jersey are going to find that it is partisan and that we are rushing a bill that now doesn’t protect their children,” Rooney (R-Bergen) said.

Click here to watch Rooney proposes exempting bulletproof bookbags from the ban on body armor

Assemblyman Antwan McClellan, who works for the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office, countered Democrat criticism of a Republican’s attempt amends a bill.

“If we all care about our kids in our schools, then why can’t we all just sit around and talk about that? A backpack may seem not protective enough, but it is protected if the kid turns it around and hides behind it. If we want a common-sense approach then we need to have a common-sense conversation,” McClellan (R-Cape May) said.

Click here to watch McClellan: A common-sense approach needs a common-sense conversation.

Assemblyman Jay Webber also expressed his disappointment in the amendment being tabled by Democrats.

“You can’t come into the statehouse and say you’re going to protect our kids, you’re going to protect our kids, you’re going to protect our kids, and then a very simple amendment that would allow moms and dads to put a protective backpack on the backs of their children is offered, and at the altar of politics, you vote it down. That is unacceptable,” Webber (R-Morris) said. “I think the country is seeing how upset parents get when you get between them and their kids’ education. Let’s watch how upset New Jerseyans get when you come between parents and the protection of their kids.”

Click here to watch Webber disappointed partisan politics block GOP school safety push

Parsippany Troy-Hills Township Schools Retirees, 25 years of service and Teacher of the Year

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Troy-Hills Township Schools Retirees, 25 years of service, and Teacher of the Year.

Mt. Tabor Moving Up 2022

PARSIPPANY— Mt. Tabor Moving Up 2022

Schools Over: What Lies in the Future of PHHS Graduates

PARSIPPANY — The Class of 2022 graduated on Friday, June 24.  264 students received their diplomas after the Conferment of the Degrees by Principal Dr. Matthew Thompson was presented to the Board of Education.

The breakdown of the Class of 2022 is as follows:

Number of Students Percentage
Four-Year College or University 184 69.70%
Two-Year College 57 21.60%
Career Education 7 2.65%
Gap Year 9 3.4%
Military 3 1.14%
Total Class of 2022 264 100%

POST GRADUATE PLANS – CLASS OF 2022

Destination Student
American University Grace Kugelman
Arizona State University Veronica Hosig-Rendfrey
Artistic Academy

Juliana Guerriero
Elizabeth Trunk

Auburn University Sydney Spindler
Binghamton University Julia Heller
Alexa Stringham
Calvin University Athan Ladas
Case Western Reserve University Vaishnavi Amin
Castleton University

Emma Ludvigsen

Centenary University

Ciarra Launzinger

Coastal Carolina University

Anna Terhune

College of Holy Cross

Gabriel Mansolelli

Colorado State University

Amber Moncada

Cornell University

Mishita Kaja

County College of Morris

Thomas Adubato
Alexa Aguirre
Shehryar Ali
George Apostolopoulos
Laaiba Asghar
Sarah Campbell
Fabian Carvajal
Julianna Cirilo
Dhanovan Clinton
Ryan Dauber
Cole Dneaster
Jorge Espinosa-Nunez
Lennon Fitzgerald
Madison Guarneri
Daniel Henry
Adina Istrefi
Trey Iverson
Brandon Jasiecki
Bryan Jetton
Derek King
Max LaBarbera
Ingeu Lee
Matthew Marin
Jackelyn Martinez
Anya McNulty
Caeden McRae
Sumaiya Mir
Arianna Miranda
Emily Montanari
Theresa O’Neill
Junior Orellana De Paz
Jan Carlo Paredes
Darshan Patel
Krisha G. Patel
Nish Patel
Matthew Pepe
Joshua Picado
Lacie Porcelli
Jelsey Rendon
Edwin Rivera
Dylan Rodriguez
Jack Skennion
Dylan Stock
Omar Takieddine
Shaun Tempelman
Elliot Terrell
Emma Timney
Jose Vargas
Nicholas Velicky
Logan Weaver
Jona Yenzer

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Kelly Fajardo

Drew University

Joseph Antonacci
Ian Davis

Drexel University

Dhruvi Danger
Shivam Desai
Jacob King
Akul Murundi
Kanishka Patel
Seeya Shah

East Stroudsburg University

Gabriella Vazquez

Elon University

Melissa Lalo

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Sanjith Shankar

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Scott Hilsinger

Florida Atlantic University

Gianna Chraca
Samantha Kelly

Fordham University

Sofia Levytsky
Kalash Shah

Georgia Institute of Technology

Sohum Gaitonde

George Washington University

Shreya Mishra
Grace Oppenberg

Hampton University

Mackenzie Gorman

James Madison University

Matthew Memoli

Kean University

Megan Nicita

Kent State University

Isabella Vadas

King’s College

Mario Lamperti
Jolie Shin
Manjot Singh

Lehigh University

William Geiger

Lincoln Technical Institute

Ayodeji (David) Adeyanju

Lock Haven University

Madison Ballesteros

Loyola University Maryland

James O’Dowd
Kyra Stensgaard

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Aarjvi Patel

Michigan State University

Alexa Green
Aidan Gorman-Caravello
Michael Jobst

Montclair State University

Noelia Aguirre-Reyes
Antonetta Albano
Katelyn Badke
Aman Chahal
Jayson Castillo
Alexa Anne Sophia
Dela Cruz
Jessica Ferro
Alessandra Gargano
Samson Rappoport
Roger Rubinetti
Meet Shah
Andrew Thomas
Matthew Thomas
Shannon Tseng
Dominick Verducci

New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNew York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

Waleed Alim
Aditya Bajaj
Paridhi Bhardwaj
Dean Castellana
Arnav Dube
Abinav Karthik Narayanan
Dev Nakrani
Dylan Ostolaza
Swate Patel
Kyle Serra
Kriss Sitapara

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

Ava Cohen

New York University

Akshat Chavan Patil
Tavishi Deo

Northeastern University

Ashley Kornreich
Sahil Shah

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Reagan Murphy

Pennsylvania State University

Ananya Deshmukh
Manali Desai
Abhilash Menon
Dominic Scola
Carly Spiel

Ramapo College

Joshua Corrales
Alexavier Gonzalez
Madison Serrano

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Nicole Narvaez

Rider University

Jade Schaffer
Meeka Vardi

Rowan University

Tyler Arnold

Rutgers University

Kazi Ahmed
Kinzaa Anis
Saryu Bhupathi
Evan Chin
Keshav Dave
Ashvi Desai
Radha Dhaduk
Marwan Elsoukkary
Kenneth Farhan
Shubhay Harnale
Eric Hsu
Eshan Hu
Dev Joshi
Arnav Khanna
John Kim
Anay Kothana
Elaine Lau
Emily Lei
Marvin Lil
Kaitlyn Lin
Hamdaan Malik
Audrey Meng
Siddharth Moharana
Amber Moncada
Hannah Mow
Samarth Muthyala
Eric Ostlin
Yaksh Pachchigar
Parth Parekh
Dhara Patel
Dimpiben A. Patel
Dristi Patel
Esha Patel
Neel Patel
Rajvee Patel
Parth Parekh
Keerthi Peruka
Naman Rajyaguru
Ashwathi Renjith
Francie Salling
Laila Shapiro
Kareem Shella
Nicholas Sibilia
Isaiah Spencer Ali
Mira Thakor
Ann Thomas
Akshay Varughese
Kylie Wan
Lauren Werfel
Olivia Yang

Salve Regina University

Reagan Moffatt

Seton Hall University

Akpene Badasu
Ava Lee

Stevens Institute of Technology

Schenia Denielle N Alvarez
Shantel Dominique N Alvarez
Shreeya Faldu
Lillian Go
Mohin Patel
Noga Vardi
Samantha Villanueva

Stevens University

Vincent Licor

Sussex County Community College

Dylan DeChiara

The College of New Jersey

Matthew Amadio
Michael Amadio
Emma Pierce

The University of Tampa

Victoria Sanchez
Joshua Vadakkedam

Unity College

Sophia Lopez

Universal Technical Institute

David Zilinskis

Universidad de Aconcagua

Matthew Melo

University of California – Davis

Katharine Arthur

University of Delaware

Nia Hardy
Melissa Trujillo

University of Florida

Kiera Duffy

University of Maryland- College Park

Kate Pohner
Devina Munjal

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Arnaz Amin

University of New Haven

Emma Korczak
Kalyna Yurchuk

University of Pennsylvania

Dominick Ciccotelli

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Crystal Nunes
Pooja Patel
Abhinav Velati

University of Rhode Island

Juliana Gaudio

University of San Carlos

Lindsey Lee

University of Sciences

Adrina Livingston

University of Scranton

Rachael Beehler
Alana Valle

University of South Florida-Main Campus

Brooke Bacile

University Technical Institute

Gary Nigro

Virginia State University

Jahre’ Dorsey

West Virginia University

Lauren Carter

William & Mary University

Kunal Chauhan

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Manav Patel

Nicole Vecchia

Career Education

Aidan Gonzalez
Trevor Govelitz
Kyle Peacock
Nohemi Plata Ramirez
Joseph Pizza
Lucas Sadowski
Nicholas Zigman

Employment

Damian Appice
Walsh Ingersoll
Alan Lopez
Ryan Wald

GAP Year

Jenifer Barahona
Jocelyn Grossinger
Ashton Kuczka
Moses Lopez
Zoe Mann
Gereny Rosario Santos
Luis Salazar-Morales
Coral Viegas
Aidan Waters

Military

Aidan Elliott
Dominic Kuduk
Jonathan Sierra