PARSIPPANY — Edith Dallavalle turned 100 on Sunday, June 24th. She was born on June 24, 1918.
She grew up in Newark and moved to Parsippany over 35 years ago, where she lives with her daughter, Denise Probost.
Edith has two children Charlie Dallavalle and Denise Probst. She has five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Her family celebrated her 100th birthday with a party held at Pucciarello’s Italian Kitchen, 34 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover.
PARSIPPANY — Meet Julie! This three-year-old Pit mix is just a little peanut at under 50 pounds!
Rescued from the Newark Shelter, it’s obvious that Julie has been through a lot in her life, but she is as sweet as pie! Julie’s favorite activities include snuggling, being held, and cuddling in bed. She won’t leave her foster dad’s side! Julie also loves to roll on her back for belly rubs.
Julie is great with other dogs and can also live with children six and up. She knows basic commands and is housebroken!
We are so excited for this little sweetheart to find her forever home. If you’re looking for a little moo like Julie, please fill out an application by clicking here.
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PARSIPPANY — Construction crews are beginning to work on the final phases of the new main access road for Central Park of Morris County, with the possibility of a late summer opening of the new Governor Chris Christie Drive.
This new Central Park access road will run from West Hanover Avenue at a signalized intersection on the Parsippany and Morris Township border to Central Avenue, which is the main road through the county park, near the Morris Plains border.
The new signals have been installed and are ready for the new road opening.
Work crews have put in base stones for new road that could lead to paving next month and then final landscaping and other project requirements. The project was scheduled for November 2018 completion.
“We are moving quickly to complete this much needed access road to Central Park of Morris County,” said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “Once it opens, we expect that it will take much of the traffic burden off local neighborhoods that have borne the brunt of the success of the county park. We look forward to the road’s opening.”
Morris County built Central Park on the former Greystone Park State Psychiatric Hospital campus tract that was acquired from the state in 2001.
In addition, last year, in cooperation with the Christie Administration, the Morris County Park Commission worked out a long-term management agreement with the state for 106 undeveloped acres of state land on the former Greystone Hospital campus to add to the Central Park venue.
The new park has developed into a very popular and heavily used recreational venue, which has resulted in sometimes-heavy vehicular traffic through local neighborhoods.
The new access road, to be called Governor Chris Christie Drive, should divert much of the park traffic for activities, such as soccer and lacrosse matches, cross-country races, inline skating, softball and a busy dog park, from residential roads in Morris Plains.
In addition to installing new road signs directing park traffic to the new entrance, the county will seek to update GPS data providers to have motorists directed to the new entrance.
The road design, done by Boswell Engineering of South Hackensack, includes a new signaled intersection on heavily traveled West Hanover Avenue. The new signals recently were completed and will be ready for use when the road is completed.
The county in 2015 allocated funds for the design and construction of the new road and the new intersection, which will cost about $1.5 million. However, before the county could move on the locally anticipated project, the Freeholder Board had to get a 14-acre right of easement and other approvals from the state to give the county access to the state-owned property needed for the new park entrance.
That easement required approval of both the State House Commission and the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority. The approvals were received last year, with the support of the Christie Administration. The final design subsequently was completed and construction began in the late fall.
For more information on Central Park of Morris County click here.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor was in the area of Arlington Plaza on Friday, July 13 at 4:50 p.m. when he observed a 2017 Jeep Compass cut through the parking lot of LongHorn Steakhouse to avoid the traffic signal. A traffic stop was initiated. Upon speaking to the driver, Anthony Mastriani, 23, Bloomfield, the officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the vehicle.
After a brief investigation Mr. Mastriani was found to have an active warrant issued by Atlantic City Municipal Court with a bail of $1,500.00. He was advised that he had an active warrant and became agitated and would not follow the officer’s directions to place his hands behind his back.
Officer Taylor and Officer Elston were able to place Mr. Mastriani’s hands behind his back. While being escorted to the Police vehicle he continued to pull away and struggle with the officers.
Mr. Mastriani intentionally struck the hood of the patrol vehicle with his head causing a dent. Officers were able to place him into handcuffs and secure him in the patrol vehicle.
During the course of the investigation, officers located a marijuana cigarette and rolling papers in the vehicle he was operating. Officers also determined that he was driving on a suspended license
After being transported to police headquarters, he was charged with Possession of Less than Fifty Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Person Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Person Offense;Resisting Arrest, a Disorderly Person Offense; Driving While Suspended (Traffic Offense); Failure to Exhibit a Driver’s License (Traffic Offense); Failure to Exhibit Vehicle Registration (Traffic Offense); and Avoidance of a Traffic Control Device (Traffic Offense).
While at police headquarters Mr. Mastriani stated he was having a medical issue and was transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date for both the warrant and Parsippany charges.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer E. Elston was observing the traffic on New Road when he conducted a random plate inquiry on a 2007 Acura RDX. He was alerted that the vehicle’s registration was expired and he quickly conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Route 46 and New Road.
Upon speaking to the driver, Mariela Jimenez, 30, Newark, he detected the distinct odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the passenger compartment. After a brief investigation a partially smoked marijuana cigarette “blunt” was located in the center console of the vehicle.
Ms. Jimenez was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there she was charged with Possession of Less than Fifty Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Person Offense and Driving with an Expired Registration (Traffic Offense)
She was released on her own recognizances pending her court appearance.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council passed Resolution R2018-089 on May 15, 2018 stating that since the County of Morris is unable to certify the 2018 Tax Rates and the Tax Collector would be unable to mail the 2018 tax bills on a timely basis, the Township would send out “Estimated Taxes”.
The estimated third quarter 2018 Tax bill is based on a 5% increase in the Total Tax Levy. This estimate was calculated in accordance with New Jersey State Statutes.
Taxes are NOT compared quarter to quarter but rather year to year.
The first and second quarters are each 25% of the prior year’s taxes by law.
When comparing the difference between the second and third quarters, it appears to be a 10% increase but in reality the total increase for the year is 5%.
*** Please note that there are six different Tax Rates (Fire Districts) and therefore the percentage increase may be more or less than 5%.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will be meeting on Tuesday, July 24 to vote on the 2018 Township Budget. The meeting is held at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard and starts at 7:30 p.m.
PARSIPPANY — Sons of Italy President Lou Amato stated “I would like to thank all of the lodge members who contributed to this successful day. A very special thank you to Golf Committee Chairman, Jim Torsiello as well as Bob Wilhalme and Joe Jannarone for their significant contributions. Without them, the event could not have taken place.”
PARSIPPANY — The rain garden clean up at Parsippany Town Hall was sponsored by the
Whippany River Watershed Action Committee. Boy Scout Troop 72, along with
their leaders and parents, from Parsippany provided the crew along with a
few Morris County residents, including Ingrid Whitty our rain garden expert,
and Don Covart from Fox Hollow Landscaping who donated 2 tons of river rock.
Any Parsippany or Morris County residents who are interested in volunteering
for a future rain garden clean-up can contact Len Cipkins at 973-229-8740 or
lenprguy@optimum.net.
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