Drug arrest in parking lot of Days Inn

Frank L. Cahill
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Drug arrest in parking lot of Days Inn

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer James Seeger and Ryan Taylor were patrolling the area of the Days Inn, 3159 Route 46, at 4:04 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, where they observed a Ford F150 parked perpendicular to the lined parking spots.

The officers approached the vehicle to see if it was occupied. Officer Seeger observed in plain view on the passenger seat twp bundles of glassine folds of suspected heroin.

After a brief investigation Ronald Hayes, the owner of the vehicle, returned and advised the officers that he parked the vehicle on the evening of Monday, October 8, and he was the sole person that uses the vehicle.

Mr. Hayes was placed under arrest by Sergeant Keiser and Officer Seeger.

A total of 61 glassine folds of suspected heroin and a small quantity of suspected cocaine were found in the vehicle, along with drug paraphernalia.

Mr. Hayes was transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with one count of Third Degree Possession of CDS (Heroin); one count of Third Degree Possession of CDS (Cocaine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense; and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle (Traffic Offense).

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court appearance.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Former Police Officer Sentenced to Six Years Prison for Official Misconduct

Frank L. Cahill
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Former Police Officer Sentenced to Six Years Prison for Official Misconduct

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Wilfredo Guzman, 45, formerly of Rockaway Township, was sentenced by the Honorable Catherine M. Enright, J.S.C. to six years in New Jersey State Prison.

Mr. Guzman previously pled guilty to two counts of second degree Official Misconduct, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:30-2a. Mr. Guzman had been employed with the Rockaway Township Police Department for approximately fourteen years at the time of his arrest in April 2017.

On May 31, Mr. Guzman admitted to engaging in sexual acts with two separate under-age females on two different occasions while on-duty as a police officer.

Mr. Guzman must serve a minimum of five years of the six year term prior to being eligible for parole. In addition, he was ordered to engage in mental health counseling, pay mandatory fines and penalties and to have no contact with the victims in question.

Mr. Guzman had three days jail credit. Mr. Guzman was also required to forfeit his position as a law enforcement officer and is prohibited from obtaining public employment in the future.

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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp

Prosecutor Knapp stated, “The public should, and does, expect the highest level of ethical and honorable behavior of Law Enforcement Officers. The reprehensible actions of this defendant should not tarnish the image of the thousands of honest sworn officers in Morris County”.

He further thanked the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, particularly Sgt. Marshall Wang, Professional Standards Unit, Special Enforcement Unit, High Tech Crimes Unit, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigations Section whose efforts contributed to the investigation and resolution of the matter.

The prosecution of the case was led by Assistant Prosecutor Laura Magnone and Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez.

Teens Learn About Careers in Law

Frank L. Cahill
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Teens Learn About Careers in Law

MORRIS COUNTY — The Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the New York Football Giants, William J. Heller, Esq. will be the guest speaker at the kickoff meeting of Explorer Post 22.  Young men and women, ages 14-20, who are interested in careers in Law are invited to attend.  We will meet on Saturday, October 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Patriots’ Path Council, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls.

Mr. Heller will speak on legal issues such as contract negotiations for players and coaches; licensing, sponsorship and vendor agreements; human resources, workers compensation and privacy issues; legal issues related to operation of Met Life Stadium and Quest Diagnostics Training Center (the Giants’ Training Facility).

This meeting is free but space is limited.  Click here to register.

Law Explorer Post 22 is chartered to the Morris County Bar Foundation.  Post advisors Andrew Jacobs, Esq. and Linda Mainenti-Walsh, Esq. lead monthly meetings and invite guest speakers including judges, prosecutors, and attorneys practicing in fields such as criminal, family, environmental, immigration, and intellectual property.

Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are 14 to 20 years old.  Exploring’s purpose is to provide real world experiences to help young people decide what field, or area within a field, they will pursue as their career.

For further information please contact Al Thomas, District Executive at (973) 765-9322 x229,al.thomas@scouting.org.

Voter registration deadline is Tuesday

Frank L. Cahill
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Voter registration deadline is Tuesday

MORRIS COUNTY — Tuesday is the final day Morris County residents can register to vote in this year’s general elections, happening on Tuesday, November 6.

Although there are no local Parsippany elections (Mayor or Township Council) you will be voting for Morris County Clerk, three positions on the Morris County Freeholder Board, United States Senator, Member of the House of Representatives  (11th Congressional District) and four board of education members.

You are eligible to vote if you are a citizen of the United States; You are a Morris County resident 30 days before the election; You are a resident of the election district in which you expect to vote on Election Day; You will be 18 years of age on or before the next election; and you are not incarcerated, on parole, or on probation due to a conviction for an indictable offense under any federal or state laws. Note: you can register at 17, but can’t vote until you turn 18.

Complete a registration application form at the Morris County Board of Elections’ office or by mail. Click here to download an application.

To find your polling location in Parsippany, click here. If you have any questions regarding your polling location please contact Khaled Madin, Esq., RMC, Clerk at (973) 263-4357.

Forms are also available at the Township Clerk’s office, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, through the League of Women Voters, or other public agencies.

You can also register to vote at your local Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) office while applying for/renewing a driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

If you have moved, changed your name, or want to change political party affiliation, you need to fill out the appropriate form and submit it to the Board of Elections.

If you’ve legally changed your name, you must complete the Name Change section of the Voter Registration form and submit it 21 days before an election which is also on Tuesday, October 16.

The mailing address is Morris County Board of Elections, PO Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900, or Morris County Board of Elections, 10 Court St, Second Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960.

Fundraiser to support Kyle Gauweiler

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Fundraiser to support Kyle Gauweiler

PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge 2561, in conjunction with the Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department, is proud to be co-sponsors for a fundraiser to support Kyle Gauweiler.

Kyle is the 14 year old brother, son, and grandson of the Pine Brook volunteer firefighters family. Kyle recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor. Proceeds will go directly to Kyle to assist with the expenses of treatment to fight his cancer.

The pasta and meatballs fundraiser will be held at the Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Dept, Station 1, 47 Bloomfield Avenue in Pine Brook on Saturday, October 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The cost is $15.00 per adult, $10.00 per child (5-12 yrs) and free for children 4 and under.

The menu of Sons of Italy cooked pasta and meatballs, will be sure to please all pallets attending. If you have any questions or would like to send a donation, or donate an item for the silent auction that will take place, please contact Chief Jim Schmitt at (973) 809-4324, or email chief371@optonline.net.  Donations can also be mailed to the Pine Brook Fire Dept, PO Box 204, Pine Brook, NJ 07058

There is also a GoFundMe donation page set up. Click here for more information.

Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department to hold Comedy Night and Silent Auction

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Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department to hold Comedy Night and Silent Auction

PARSIPPANY — Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Comedy Night and Silent Auction on Friday, November 9. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m.  The Comedy Night and Silent Auction will be held at Mount Tabor Country Club, 16 Country Club Road, Mount Tabor. Cost $30.00.

Bring your favorite drink and enjoy an evening of laughter and prizes. Recommended for guests 18 and over. Pizza, light snacks, and refreshments will be served.

The comedians include Regina DeCicco and Jackie Byrne.

Many great prizes available from donors and brands such as Applebee’s Grill and Bar, Aervana, Medieval Times, Pelican Shops, Pocono Raceway, Tiger Schulmann’s, New York Giants, Waterford Crystal, Red Bull, Lakeland Hills YMCA, Parrot, Alstede Farms, Calphalon, Instax LG, Wine Enthusiast, and many more.

You will often hear Regina DeCicco long before you see her. Before taking the plunge into stand-up comedy, Regina worked for many seasons behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live (yes, it’s as awesome as you think it is), and then Whoopi, Whoopi Goldberg’s NBC sitcom (Whoopi is as cool as they come). Regina made her television debut on AXS-TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live” (She did this 4 days after my wedding, because when you have the best week, you want to make sure it’s the best week ever). Her stand-up has been featured numerous times on FOX TV’s “Laughs.” She recently had a great time appearing on the The Dr. Oz Show as herself (but she can’t share that clip – thank you, copyright infringement!). She’s performed at colleges all over the United States, and she’s even done comedy in Shanghai, China (She did a show during our honeymoon, because why not?) She’s been a part of the Nantucket Comedy Festival, the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta, Georgia, and Boston’s Women in Comedy Festival.

Jackie Byrne is a stand-up comic, actor and host who brings her quick wit, bubbly energy and sassy Jersey girl attitude to audiences all over the country. You can typically find her (and her Johnny Cash inspired wardrobe) at any comedy club or venue throughout the tri-state area.

She can be seen in the feature film, Seclusion released on Amazon and recently filmed the comedy sketch, Conspiracy Farms featured on FunnyorDie.com and the webseries, Modern Man-Hers. Jackie has performed and studied improv and sketch comedy at UCB. She wrote and starred in Buzzfeed’s “The Ode,” and has been featured in the webseries, It’s Funny I’m Just Saying, the short film, Blue and the television pilot, Water with Lemon.

To sign up and purchase tickets, click here.

Vote-By-Mail Process Explained

Frank L. Cahill
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Vote-By-Mail Process Explained

PARSIPPANY — Based on a recent article in NewJerseyGlobe.com, it was reported that “Grossi Rejects High Rate of Vote-By-Mail (VBM) Applications of Asian Indian Parsippany Voters.”

Based upon a number of inquiries concerning the processing of Vote by Mail (“VBM”) applications, the following procedure required by NJ State Law are explained and stringently followed by the Morris County Clerk’s Election Office.

Vote-By-Mail applications and ballots are governed by N.J.S.A. 19:63-1 et al., commonly known as the Absentee Voter Act (“ACT”).  The purpose of the ACT is to “facilitate exercise of franchise of voters, while preventing fraud and preserving secrecy and integrity of voting process.” Barrett v. Monmouth County Bd. of Elections, 307 N.J. Super. 403, 403 (1997).

In compliance with the ACT, the Morris County Clerk’s Election Office is responsible for processing all VBM Applications, reviewing the application to ensure that it meets certain criteria, if not, the VBM Application must be rejected and, if verified, the Vote-By-Mail Ballot is mailed to the voter.  Once these steps are completed, the County Clerk’s Office is no longer involved with processing the actual VBM ballot.  That is the responsibility of the County Board of Elections, which is a separate entity from the County Clerk’s Office. All completed VBM Ballots, by law, should be returned to the County Board of Elections and not the County Clerk’s Office.

Concerning the Vote-By-Mail Applications, the County Clerk’s Election Office is required to input every VBM Ballot application it receives into the New Jersey State Voter Registration System (“SVRS”) and is required to compare the “signature block against” what appears in the “SVRS”. N.J.S.A.19:63-8.

The SVRS contains a list of enumerated reasons why an application shall be rejected.  Those reasons are as follows:  not registered in the county, name does not match the registration files, no “X” on application, no witness on application, not at address given on application, application received after deadline, changed party after 55 day deadline (refers to primary elections), county address required, criminal conviction, damaged application, incomplete assistor portion, moved out of county, signature does not match, other, voter status – deleted, power of attorney not allowed, and over 3 voters per messenger (refers to vote by mail ballot received by the Board of Elections).

By way of example, in the 2017 Parsippany election cycle, VBM Applications were rejected for the following reasons: signature on application does not compare with the signature of record, birth dates did not match, assistor portion not filled out or not completed properly, application not signed, registered at a different address, application received after deadline, signature missing, on the criminal disqualification list, registered under a name other than one listed on their application, etc.

In the event that a Vote-By-Mail Application is rejected, the voter is notified in writing and provided with an explanation of the reason for the rejection. 

This way the voter is given the opportunity, if possible, to cure the defect and resubmit a corrected VBM Application.  However, even if the voter does not cure the defect and provided that they are a registered voter, they are always permitted to vote at their local polling location.

The most important thing to note is that no one is ever disenfranchised or denied the right to vote.

 

European Wax Center to hold Grand Opening

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European Wax Center to hold Grand Opening

PARSIPPANY — David Coba, CEO and co-founder of European Wax Center, the leader in the beauty waxing service industry, announced the opening of its Parsippany location in the State of New Jersey, its 52nd in New Jersey. The new center will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

European Wax Center is “The Experts In Eyebrows” and as such, they will be offering complimentary eyebrows to all! Stop in to experience the difference! A raffle and samples are also in store. Reservations are not required, but are suggested. Call (973) 352-0505.

European Wax Center is located at The Troy Hills Shopping Center and will bring its premier quality services to residents and local businesses in the Parsippany area.

“We are thrilled to be expanding the European Wax Center experience throughout New Jersey” says Judy Cook, Co-Franchisee of European Wax Center’s 1121 Route 46 location. “We believe what we offer is about helping everyone find their own version of gorgeous that can be incorporated into a regular beauty routine.”

Coba explains, “EWC is a lifestyle brand that is all about revealing beautiful skin and feeling unapologetically confident. With our services and products, we offer guests everywhere the chance to walk into one of our centers and strut out looking and feeling gorgeous.”

The Troy Hills Shopping Center (currently under complete renovation) features Target, LA Fitness, Petco, Michaels, Massage Envy, Panera Bread and Applebees to name a few.

The shopping center located on the corner of Route 46 and South Beverwyck Road.

As the largest waxing company in the U.S., European Wax Center (EWC) believes that revealing beautiful skin is the first step toward revealing the best version of yourself. The brand’s mission is to inspire women to be authentic and unapologetically confident in everything they do.

European Wax Center (EWC), an iconic beauty lifestyle brand, was founded by siblings David and Josh Coba in 2004. The concept was simple: to bring the EWC distinctive waxing expertise and unmatched experience to women throughout the USA.

Today, EWC is a lifestyle beauty brand admired by millions for our all-natural COMFORT WAX®, their exclusive 4 Steps to Gorgeous® process, and propriety collection of services and brow, body, and skincare product collections that enable everyone to feel pampered, confident, and beautiful in their own skin. EWC is so confident that it will be love at first wax, the first wax is always complimentary.

With over 680 open centers, European Wax Center is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the beauty lifestyle services category and continues to outpace the OOH waxing market.

For more information about EWC or to book reservations, click here.

 

Letter to the editor: TIME FOR A NEW FLAG Ecology…remarks on film Ocean of Plastic

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Without doubt the most important issue of our time is environmental and human justice. Economics and Homeland Security mean little in the knowledge that our natural resources and our wildlife heritage is being destroyed or buried and swamped in plastic pollution.

Having direct experience in trash/litter abatements for well over forty years in the Delaware water Gap National recreation Area, and several other places of public use I have experienced impacts from consumption products first hand. Seeing the film “ A Plastic Ocean” at the Parsippany Library October 10th revealed the plastic pollution phenomena is even more drastic and alarming than human imagination. Reminded me of my return to Panama after 41 years in 2006. Panama, 1968-69; was pristine and beautiful in its breath and scope; its worse eye sores were perhaps some manufactured wood or beer bottles seen on its beaches or roads from human consumption. It was a shock and depressing experience at times to see these once beautiful places, beaches and streets in small villages, littered with plastics. It was the same in other places of travels in Central America and the Caribbean.

Our own Homeland is no different, as the magnitude of the phenomena has literally encroached the whole of Planet Earth all in a mere 50-year period of unregulated plastics production. It is truly as a title of a book first printed in 1864 concerning how the land and people relations were impacted and degraded by the Industrial Revolution as it transformed itself from steam to coal. The title of the book, “Man and Nature” subtitled “The Earth as Transformed by Human Action” author a man from New England George Perkins Marsh lost father and founder of the conservation movement. When oil then is added to the industrial equations of impacts, we have its derivative plastic. Actually the first plastic was derived from coal tar in 1862, and its forms increased until in 1907 we had the first totally synthetic man made plastic known as “bakelite”.  No substance perhaps ever has such an impact, and allowed its unregulated spread in the free market of world trade; perhaps the greatest example of earth as transformed by human action.

This sin or crime against nature demands not individual but government concern and action a new anti-plastic cleanup economy. It is time for the not dependent upon individual virtues and discipline, but the interest of good government in the interest of all humanity not corporate profits and escape of responsibilities associated with their waste. The moment all too many plastic products are utilized they become waste. Corporate franchises like Dunkin Donut, 7-11, Quick Check, Starbucks, many more are all, complicit in this crime against nature and humanity. Plastics and especially those like Styrofoam are in the metabolisms of fish, other fauna and humans.

The advance of fossil fuels and their related technology are all related to war in their inception, accelerated by the invention of the combustion engine for motor vehicles. The cumulative effects now stand before us. Time for the new economy, time for government action.

Time for tax dollars to be used for the new transformation economy, direct subsidies to allow for the changes required, time for the power of the state at the highest level to create these economic conditions, time for a new flag in our lives, to be added and displayed in all government and public offices at every level; time for the Ecology Flag as a symbol of the crisis of our time. Not the economy, but the new economy.  In 1941 the United States in matters of months mobilized its economy to fight against the Axis threat; so this transformation is not new and has been proven to be possible. We must question why this world crisis is being ignored. How is America, Great, How is it exceptional and thriving more than ever before? Only in plastics do we believe without our consent and in the bliss of ignorance and sin.

Ecology Flag let it become a symbol and a new awareness let it stand and fly with the stars and stripes. End the scourge of plastics and the fossil fuel economy that has taken us to damnation and apathy. Convenience is not freedom its pollution, as the end result has proven. RESOLUTION TO BAN PLASTIC LET US GET IT ON!

Nik Homyak
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034

Freeholders Proclaim October as “Arts And Humanities Month 2018″

Frank L. Cahill
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Freeholders Proclaim October as “Arts And Humanities Month 2018″

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders has proclaimed October as “Arts and Humanities Month 2018’’ in Morris County, part of a national observance held each October to encourage residents to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives, and to begin a lifelong habit of active participation in the arts.

The freeholders issued an Arts and Humanities Month 2018 proclamation to Tom Werder, Executive Director of Morris Arts, and to Lynn Siebert, Director of Arts Participation & Communications for Morris Arts.

Morris County Freeholder Director Doug cabana presents a proclamation to Morris Arts officials proclaiming October 2018 Arts and Humanities Month in Morris County during the freeholder work session Oct. 10, 2018. From left, Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo, Freeholder Director Doug Cabana, Lynn Siebert, Director of Arts Participation and Communications at Morris Arts and Tom Werder, Executive Director at Morris Arts.

“The Arts play an important part in all facets of our personal and professional lives, and are of great importance in business and government and education, enhancing our quality of life across Morris County,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.

During this month, arts organizations in Morris County and across the state and nation plan and develop events, celebrations and innovative programming to highlight the Arts and Humanities.

“Morris Arts is honored to receive this proclamation and accepts it on behalf of Morris County’s vibrant arts and humanities community. The arts build community and are a major reason that people want to live, work and play in Morris County, said Executive Director Werder. “The arts and humanities enrich, inform and empower us to reach for the best within us.”

Members of the Arts and Humanities Community present in support of the Proclamation, L-R: Amy Curry (Executive Director, Morris County Historical Society/Acorn Hall) and her Research Assistant, Joe Garafolo; Cleveland Johnson (Executive Director, Morris Museum); Ed Kirchdoerffer (General Manager, Mayo Performing Arts Center); Guy Palmiotto (HUB Camera Club); Martin Prentice (Morris Arts Board Member); Dr. Anne Matlack (Artistic Director, Harmonium Choral Society); Terry Scullin (Morris Music Men); Tom Werder (Executive Director, Morris Arts); Tara Skirzenski (Board Chair, Morris Arts); Erin Keating (Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey) in front of artworks by Bascove.

National Arts & Humanities Month was established in 1993 and initiated to encourage Americans to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives, and to begin a lifelong habit of participation in the arts and humanities.

National Arts and Humanities Month’s four goals are to create a national, state and local focus on the arts and humanities; encourage participation of individuals nationwide; provide an opportunity for federal, state and local business, government and civic leaders to declare support for the arts and humanities; and to raise public awareness.

There are a wide variety of arts and cultural event and exhibits scheduled for Morris County in the coming weeks. For example, Paula Abdul, Melissa Etheridge, and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will play at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown.

The Festival of Books is coming to Morristown in October. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison will feature “Charlie’s Aunt.’’  There will be a Frankenstein anniversary exhibit at Drew University. A production of “Tales of Edgar Allan Poe’’ is scheduled at the Pax Amicus Theatre in Mount Olive.

Or you can tour the Gallery at 14 Maple in Morristown or take in the always changing and interesting exhibits and programs at the Morris Museum and Bickford Theatre in Morris Township, among many potential venues in Morris County to seek out the arts.

For much more information click here: Morris Arts; Morris County Tourism Bureau; or Morris County Government.

 

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