Parsippany Applebee’s features new Grey Goose Neighborhood Drinks

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Parsippany Applebee’s features new Grey Goose Neighborhood Drinks

PARISPPANY —  Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar located at 1057 Route 46, Troy Hills Shopping Center has new Neighborhood Drink specials this month that are unlike anything you’ve seen before. The new $3.00 Grey Goose Vodka and Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail – also known as 3 DOLLAR Goose and Cranberry – is handmade with Grey Goose Vodka, a top-ranked, ultra-premium vodka, and mixed with Ocean Spray® Cranberry Cocktail, and the $5.00 Grey Goose Vodka Cosmopolitan is mixed with Grey Goose Vodka, Cointreau, Sun Orchard Lime Juice and cranberry juice.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® also celebrates the summer with $10.00 Bacardi Rum Buckets at participating New Jersey and Long Island locations with outdoor patios. Now through Labor Day, guests 21 and over can enjoy their choice of two deliciously refreshing summer staples – each 32 ounces –  including:

  • Rum Punch Bucket – Bacardi Light Rum, Bacardi Coconut, orange juice, cranberry juice, grenadine
  • Arnold Palmer Bucket – Bacardi Rum, lemonade, iced tea

Applebee’s July Neighborhood Drinks are available at Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in New Jersey, Long Island, Florida and Georgia. In New Jersey, Applebee’s is located in Parsippany, Brick, Bridgewater, Butler, Clark, Clifton, East Hanover, Edison, Flemington, Garfield, Hackensack, Hackettstown, Hillsborough, Howell, Jersey City, Jersey Gardens, Kearny, Lacey, Linden, Manahawkin, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Milltown, Mt. Olive, Newark, Newton, North Bergen, Northvale, Ocean, Paramus, , Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Rockaway, Tinton Falls, Toms River, Totowa, Union, Wall and Woodbridge.

Participation and hours or availability may vary by location, and guests must be 21-years old or over to enjoy responsibly. Void where prohibited. As always, Applebee’s reminds you to please drink responsibly.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.
Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises, Inc. is recognized as the 68th largest privately-held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business and the 11th largest franchisee in the United States as ranked in the Restaurant Finance Monitor, operating seven restaurant concepts including: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, Quaker Steak & Lube, Noodles & Company, and two of its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In 2017, Nation’s Restaurant News ranked Doherty Enterprises as the 78th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States. To date, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates over 150 restaurants in northern, southern and central New Jersey, on Long Island, as well as locations throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and sections of Florida and Georgia. The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow Our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” (www.DohertyInc.com).

About Applebee’s®
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. All Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to serving their communities and offering quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service. Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands; as of December 31, 2017, there are nearly 1,970 Applebee’s franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 14 other countries. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

Conagra Brands to Acquire Pinnacle Foods for $10.9 Billion in Cash and Stock

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Conagra Brands to Acquire Pinnacle Foods for $10.9 Billion in Cash and Stock

PARSIPPANY — Pinnacle Foods Inc. and Conagra Brands, Inc. announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which Conagra Brands will acquire all outstanding shares of Pinnacle Foods in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $10.9 billion, including Pinnacle Foods’ outstanding net debt.

For complete details on the transaction click here.

Under the terms of the transaction, Pinnacle Foods shareholders will receive $43.11 per share in cash and 0.6494 shares of Conagra Brands common stock for each share of Pinnacle Foods held. The implied price of $68.00 per Pinnacle Foods share is based on the volume-weighted average price of Conagra Brands’ stock for the five days ended June 21, 2018. The purchase price reflects an adjusted EBITDA multiple of 15.8x, based on Pinnacle Foods’ estimated fiscal year 2018 results excluding synergies, and 12.1x adjusted EBITDA including run-rate cost synergies.

The combination of two growing portfolios of iconic brands will serve as a catalyst to accelerate value creation for shareholders. The transaction will enhance Conagra Brands’ multi-year transformation plan and expand its presence and capabilities in its most strategic categories, including frozen foods and snacks. With annual net sales in excess of $3 billion, Pinnacle Foods’ portfolio of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products includes such well-known brands as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Earth Balance, EVOL, Erin’s, Gardein, Glutino, Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips, Hungry-Man, Log Cabin, Tim’s Cascade Snacks, Udi’s, Vlasic and Wish-Bone, among others. Based on both companies’ latest fiscal year results, pro forma net sales would have been approximately $11 billion.

“The acquisition of Pinnacle Foods is an exciting next step for Conagra Brands. After three years of transformative work to create a pure-play, branded food company, we are well-positioned to accelerate the next wave of change,” said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of Conagra Brands. “The addition of Pinnacle Foods’ leading brands in the attractive frozen foods and snacks categories will create a tremendous opportunity for us to further leverage our proven innovation approach, brand-building capabilities, and deep customer relationships. With greater scale across leading, iconic brands, an unwavering focus on driving profitable growth, and a strong balance sheet and cash flow, we are creating a tremendous platform to drive meaningful shareholder value.”

“Today’s transaction provides Pinnacle Foods shareholders with substantial and immediate value, as well as the opportunity to participate in the significant upside potential of the combined company,” said Pinnacle Foods chief executive officer Mark Clouse. “Because of our employees’ incredible work, Pinnacle’s total shareholder return is approximately 275 percent since our IPO, and today marks an important milestone in the company’s journey. The portfolios and capabilities of both enterprises are impressive and complementary. We look forward to working through a seamless transition with the Conagra Brands team.”

Compelling Strategic and Financial Benefits

  • Complementary Portfolio of Iconic Brands: The combined company will have a portfolio of leading, iconic brands within attractive domains such as frozen & refrigerated meals and snacks & sweet treats.
  • Enhanced Ability to Capitalize on Trends in Frozen Foods: The combination will bring together complementary portfolios in the large, growing and on-trend frozen foods category, positioning the combined company to accelerate innovation and benefit from long-term tailwinds.
  • Compelling Growth Profile: Conagra Brands and Pinnacle Foods are two of the fastest-growing companies in the consumer packaged foods industry by consumption, and Conagra Brands expects continued momentum based on the enhanced scale and new opportunities to partner with customers that the transaction will provide.
  • EPS Accretive: On a percentage basis, Conagra Brands expects the transaction to be low single-digit accretive to adjusted EPS in the fiscal year ended May 2020 and high single-digit accretive to adjusted EPS in the fiscal year ended May 2022.
  • Significant Synergy Opportunities: Conagra Brands expects to achieve approximately $215 million in annual run-rate cost synergies by the end of fiscal year 2022, with one-time cash costs to achieve the synergies estimated at approximately $355 million, inclusive of expected capital expenditures of approximately $150 million.
  • Financing Maintains Solid Investment Grade Credit Rating and Dividend Rate: The transaction is expected to be financed by Conagra Brands equity issued to Pinnacle Foods shareholders, new transaction debt and incremental cash proceeds from a public equity offering and/or divestitures.
  • Proven Integration Capabilities: In recent years, Conagra Brands has established a proven track record of executing strategic transactions. The two organizations share complementary portfolios, supply chains, and results-oriented cultures, which are expected to facilitate integration.

Pinnacle Foods is headquartered at 399 Jefferson Road and has nearly 5,500 employees across the U.S. and Canada. For more information click here.

Parsippany held annual concert and fireworks extravaganza

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Parsippany held annual concert and fireworks extravaganza

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills held its annual concert and fireworks extravaganza on Wednesday, July 4.

Overboard at Parsippany’s 4th of July Celebration

The event started at Parsippany Hills High School with an evening of music by “Overboard,” and then brilliant explosions and stunning blasts of colored light filled the skies above Parsippany Hills High School to a huge crowd of over 7,100 attendees. The event was made possible by a generous donation from MCC Blue. Fireworks were provided by International Firework Company.

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Recreation Department planned and organized the event including fireworks, concert, handicap/senior transport etc.

Special thanks to Parsippany-Troy Hills Parks and Forestry, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Parsippany-Troy Hills Youth Explorers Program, Mount Tabor Fire Department District #1, Rainbow Lakes Fire District #2, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire District #3, Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire District #4, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District #5 and Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District #6, Parsippany-Troy Hills Rescue and Recovery, Parsippany-Troy Hills Office of Emergency Management, Parsippany CERT, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Parsippany Fire Prevention Department, Parsippany DPW’s Road Department, Mayor Michael Soriano’s office, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, Parsippany Board of Education.

Campout on the Beach!

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Campout on the Beach!

MORRISTOWN — On Friday, August 3, from 4:00 p.m. to9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 4  join the activity filled, overnight adventure, Campout on the Beach, at Sunrise Lake at Lewis Morris Park in Morris Township.

Start with swimming, boating, and fun on the Wibit, the inflatable obstacle course. Families are welcome to arrive at 4:00 p.m. for free beach admission and water activities. Please note Wibit and Boat use are an additional fee.

Pack your own picnic dinner to enjoy beachside. Once the sun sets, relax, and gather around the roaring campfire, while listening to stories and roasting delicious s’mores. Enjoy fun games throughout the evening for all ages too! S’more making kits and a light beachside breakfast are provided.

Admission to this event is $45.00 per tent site, and pre-registration is required by July 27, as this event sells out FAST! To register, call (973) 326-7616, email recreation@morrisparks.net, or register online at morrisparks.net/slbc under Campout on the Beach. For more information and directions to Sunrise Lake Beach Club or click here.

The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 19,653 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!

American Pickers to film in New Jersey

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American Pickers to film in New Jersey

MORRIS COUNTY — Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to New Jersey.

They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region in AUGUST 2018!

American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.

They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics.

Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure.

If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call (855) OLD-RUST. facebook: @GotAPick

National Night Out to be held on August 7

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National Night Out to be held on August 7

MORRISTOWN – Morris County’s Annual ‘National Night Out’ returns on Tuesday, August 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township. Hosted by the Morris County Park Police and the Morris County Park Commission, this evening overflows with excitement and activities for all ages!

Enjoy free food, free entertainment, free ice skating, free attractions, and giveaways. Explore police, fire, emergency, military, and rescue vehicles, such as motorcycles, ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, and squad cars. Dozens of municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies participate and are available for questions.

Visit the horses of the Morris County Park Police’s award-winning Mounted Equestrian Unit, dance the night away with a DJ, and play fun games to win prizes. The Morris County Park Police are also offering the popular freeChild ID cards, an initiative launched in 2000 that registers more than 1,000 children annually.

With over 5,000 attendees each year, Morris County’s ‘National Night Out’ has been named a National Award Winner since 2007. “We are incredibly proud of the national recognition our National Night Out has received,” says Chief Gabe DiPietro of the Morris County Park Police. “By offering a comprehensive array of participating agencies, we’re able to educate the public on the vast variety of community services available.”

Chief Gabe DiPietro and the Morris County Park Police ensure public safety throughout Morris County, and provide assistance to other area agencies. The department currently patrols park facilities with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and horses.

Admission and parking to this event is free.

For more information and directions to Mennen Sports Arena, click here, or contact the Park Police at (973) 326-7632.

The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 19,653 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!

 

Parsippany’s David Dodd honored by Freeholders

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Parsippany’s David Dodd honored by Freeholders

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders recently honored seven Eagle Scouts from troops in Parsippany, as well as Denville, Morristown and Roxbury for a series of ambitious scout projects that helped them attain Boy Scouting’s highest honor.

Projects done by the Eagle Scouts included work done at Celebrate the Children, a school in Denville for youths with autism and communications issues; the Stony Brook Community Garden in Hanover Township; the Hearts and Hands Pre-School in Parsippany; St. Peter’s Orphanage in Denville; and the refurbishment of the World War II anti-tank gun at the West Orange National Guard Armory, among others.

The projects required hundreds of hours of volunteer efforts by the scouts and their volunteer teams.

“The Board of Freeholders is privileged to highlight the positive work done in their communities by these seven young men who undertook ambitious projects for the benefit of their respective communities,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “They have set an example for all of us, and we thank them for their hard work,” he added.

Front Row: Gregory Elorette, Patrick Herbert, Christopher Merring, Stephen Fowler, David Dodd, Thomas Paglinco, and Joseph Homsi. Back row: Freeholders Deborah Smith, Kathy DeFillippo, Heather Darling, Director Doug Cabana, Tom Mastrangelo, and Christine Myers. Photo credit: Morris County, Karen Mancinelli

The freeholders, at their June 27 meeting in Morristown, awarded county certificates of achievement to:

  • David Lewis Dodd, Troop 173, Parsippany
  • Joseph Homsi, Troop 118, Denville  
  • Thomas Guy Paglinco, Troop 118, Denville
  • Gregory Alden Elorette, Troop 34, Morristown
  • Patrick Joseph Herbert, Troop 34, Morristown
  • Stephen Douglas Fowler, Troop 188, Landing
  • Christopher Merring Jr., Troop 188, Landing

Each of the scouts who received county certificates have impressive personal resumes, featuring outstanding family, school, scouting, and personal achievements.

David Lewis Dodd is a recent graduate of the Morristown High School class of 2018 and plans to attend Stockton University as a biology major.

For his Eagle Scout Project, David built a pollinator garden to benefit the Hearts and Hands Pre-School at the Parsippany Presbyterian Church.  Dave’s garden consists of multiple raised beds in a fenced in, gated area. The preschoolers will be able to use the garden to learn about nature and pollination as they plant wildflowers, care for them, and watch them grow.

Joseph Homsi will be a senior a Morris Knolls High and is currently exploring colleges, with thoughts of majoring in engineering.

For his Eagle Scout project, Joseph did remarkable work at St. Peter’s Orphanage in Denville. After seeing that the pool area’s retaining wall was falling down and needed to be replaced with new railroad ties, and the perimeter of the pool was overgrown with weeds, he took action.

Joe’s project consisted of replacing the three-tier railroad tie retaining wall, weeding the three other sides of the pool area, laying weed paper, planting shrubs and laying river rock. It provided the boys who live at the orphanage a pleasant and safe area to swim and enjoy a meal or snack sitting by the pool.

Thomas Guy Paglinco is a 2018 graduate of Oratory Prep in Summit, where he was a four-year honor student, member of various community service programs, a member of the campus ministry, art club, and two varsity sports, tennis and fencing.

Tom’s Eagle Project focused on Celebrate the Children, a nonprofit school in Denville for youths ages 3 to 21 who have autism and other communications challenges.

Tom cleared and landscaped a wooded area near a pond on the school’s property, removing rocks, leveling the ground, spreading mulch, and building benches made of oak tree stumps and planks. He created outdoor benches that convert easily into picnic tables. For a third classroom. He also built a teepee to act as a safe space for the students to relieve anxiety.

Tom will attend Lehigh University in the fall, and major in finance.

Gregory Elorette is a 2018 graduate of Morris Catholic High School, and will attend County College of Morris in the fall to study computer coding and cyber security.

For his Eagle Scout project, Michael targeted the Stony Brook Community Garden in Hanover Township, and focused on making it easier for disabled or injured residents to participate in gardening.

Greg constructed a handicap accessible raised garden bed planter to allow those who are wheelchair bound or unable to bend over due to back issues, to grow plants along with other, more able-bodied residents. He also constructed a multipurpose worktable that handicapped persons can use to wash and cut plants they have harvested.

Patrick Joseph Herbert will be a second year student at Seton Hall Prep, where he is an honors student, member of the Gaelic Society and Knights of Setonia, and a member of the football and lacrosse teams.

For his Eagle Scout Project, Patrick constructed an 18-foot pedestrian bridge that connects the National 9/11 Memorial Trail that runs through Morris County to Patriot’s Path. In selecting that project, Patrick sought to honor men and women in law enforcement, including his dad, who is a police officer and former PBA President in Livingston.

Patrick hopes to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Stephen Douglas Fowler is a 2018 graduate of Roxbury High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, and participated in the wrestling program for all four years.

For his Eagle Scout project, Stephen showed his love of nature and birding and the outdoors. Using donated cedar wood, he constructed 15 nest boxes for endangered Screech Owls and Kestrel Hawks. The boxes were hung in locations that best suited the birds in Stephen’s, Allamuchy and Hopatcong State Parks.

Steve plans to attend the Florida Institute of Technology and major in astronomy.

Christopher Merring Jr. will be a senior at Roxbury High School, where he has participated varsity track, JV football, was captain of the JV hockey team, and is a delegate with the Boys’ State Program.

His Eagle Scout project was unique: refurbishing a World War II 57mm anti-tank gun at the West Orange National Guard Armory. The project involved moving the cannon to the island in front of the armory, then stripping down the original paint to bare metal; and repainting the cannon. He also installed paving stones for the cannon to rest on as a small memorial for those who sacrificed for our nation.

Teva Pharmaceuticals Bringing Nearly 1,000 Jobs, New Headquarters to Parsippany

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Teva Pharmaceuticals Bringing Nearly 1,000 Jobs, New Headquarters to Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Teva Pharmaceuticals announced that they will be moving their North American headquarters to Parsippany.  This move is anticipated to support well over 800 new jobs with a median annual wage of $128,073.  Teva Pharmaceuticals will be expanding their current footprint at 400 Interpace Parkway to accommodate this growth.  The current site will expand to over 350,000 square feet of commercial space.

They expect to transfer and create 843 jobs and retain 232 existing positions.

“We are thankful to partner with Teva Pharmaceuticals and P3 Properties; their leadership in helping to bring more good jobs and commercial ratables to Parsippany is the first step towards stabilizing the township’s tax base moving forward,” said Mayor Michael Soriano. “We are also grateful to the Murphy Administration for their part in these efforts to bring new jobs and opportunity to Parsippany.”

“The presence of global life sciences companies like Teva Pharmaceuticals is critical to New Jersey’s ability to strengthen a thriving innovation ecosystem, said Governor Phil Murphy. “We are thrilled to expand our welcome to Teva, and its more than 1,000 employees, in the Garden State – the place to be for the world’s most competitive life sciences companies.”

Currently headquartered in North Wales, Pennsylvania, Teva Pharmaceuticals sought to consolidate its operations into a more centralized location to drive efficiencies and maximize the advantage of being part of our local, thriving life sciences cluster.

“Ever since this deal started heating up, Mayor Soriano has been a partner at every level,” said Harvey Rosenblatt, CEO of P3 Properties, owner of the building that Teva Pharmaceuticals will occupy.  “He reached out to us, asking how he and his staff could help see this through.  With the anticipation of so many quality jobs coming locally, he has been actively reaching out in the most supportive way possible.  Just recently, he connected us with great housing opportunities for employees.”

Founded in 1901, Teva Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq “TEVA”) is a worldwide leader in the pharmaceutical industry.  The company has a global product portfolio of more than 1,800 molecules and a direct presence in 60 countries, including 30 locations across the U.S.  As a manufacturer of specialty and generic pharmaceuticals, Teva provides both new and innovative therapies, and works to make quality healthcare accessible.

“It’s not every day that a global industry leader moves their headquarters to New Jersey,” Mayor Soriano continued.  “This is a sign of the unique economic strength that our region and our township possess.  I look forward to further partnerships with the business community in the months and years to come.”

Letter to the editor: Our July 4th was better than yours….

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Letter to the editor: Our July 4th was better than yours….

parsippany focusDear Editor:

I drove over the Parsippany Hills High School, about 6:50 p.m., to see the annual July 4th celebration. As usual I was met at a check point by the Parsippany’s Finest, and when they saw my Disabled Veteran placard they directed me to the proper parking area.

When I got out of my vehicle there was waiting for me and others, who might have trouble making the climb to the baseball fields on the upper levels, a modified golf cart, in a minute or so I and my trusty fishing chair were on the upper level of PHHS.

I staked out a spot about fifty yards from the band stand and relaxed, fifteen minutes later the BEST band that we have ever had at a July 4th concert started to play … the band “Overboard” was actually great, and that is coming from a guy who has seen many, many cover bands in his days.

This band played for two solid hours, how the lead singer did not pass out from the heat was beyond me, but he never faltered, after a while I was joined by the largest crowd ever at this event. There was over 7,000 people, all loving the music, a large group of people dancing their hearts out, and the weather cooperating.

When the band finished, on came patriotic music, and the fireworks started, they were AMAZING and the BEST in all of Morris County this year. Close to 10:00 p.m. the fireworks ended and all 7,000 people started leaving at the same time. A slight distraction for three solid hours of music and fireworks.

Now, I know other towns had fireworks, but Parsippany out does them all!! The Police Department, the Fire Department, Emergency Services, Ambulance Squads, CERT, Office of Emergency Management and of course Department of Parks and Forestry and Public Works, they ALL did a great job … Not easy to get 7000 people at different times, but harder to leave..

When the night ended there were over 7,000 extremely happy people celebrating the birthday of this wonderful place, America.

So, next year, if you live in any other town in Morris County and you want to be at the BEST July 4th Celebration, well you have to be in Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Thanks to “Overboard” and to MCC Blue who was a major sponsor for this magnificent event. To all the Town of Parsippany workers on duty last night, a BIG Thank You from someone who enjoyed his July 4th American birthday Party. A longtime resident of Parsippany.

Stephen J. Roman Sr.
Parsippany

Delta Dental Raises $77,000 for Special Olympics

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Delta Dental Raises $77,000 for Special Olympics

PARSIPPANY — Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ) raised $77,000 at the company’s 28th annual Golf Classic, the largest amount raised at a single outing to date, to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ).

SONJ is a nonprofit organization that provides sports training and athletic competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Since the first Golf Classic in 1990, DDNJ has raised more than $1.24 million for this deserving organization.

“The Golf Classic, our most highly-anticipated fundraising event of the year, is just one example of our commitment to enhancing the overall well-being of our local community,” said Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey. “We believe strongly in advocating for and supporting this organization and are proud to help talented Special Olympics athletes achieve their dream of participating in athletic competition and playing sports they love.”

Delta Dental of New Jersey employees volunteered at the event assisting at registration, monitoring contest holes and selling raffles, pictured (left to right): Laura Ruttenberg; David Ginocchio; Teresa Rosario; Gina Rosario, and Lisette Rosario

Hosted on May 16 at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, the outing drew nearly 100 golfers, including SONJ athletes Tom Azilides and Dane Klewsaat, as well as the New Jersey Devils’ Ken Daneyko, a three-time Stanley Cup winner. Putting a spotlight on the event’s mission, Dane shared how being a SONJ athlete has helped him to achieve his goals. He demonstrated his support and appreciation by teeing off with each group at the ninth hole.

Randy Stodard, Delta Dental of New Jersey; Dane Klewsaat, Athlete, Special Olympics NJ; Patrick Wentling, MWWPR; Ken Daneyko, NJ Devils; and Noah Bleibtreu, Delta Dental of New Jersey

Heather Andersen, president and CEO of Special Olympics New Jersey stated, “In this iconic year, as we celebrate our 50th  Anniversary, it is great to see how much partnerships, like the one we have with Delta Dental, have grown throughout the years and continue to raise the bar each year. Our success and ability of the Special Olympics movement to thrive in the future depend on events like this and the great relationships we have with Delta Dental and all of our corporate partners.”

DDNJ employees served as volunteers at the event and funds were raised through event sponsorships, employee and partner donations, and raffles that included a New Jersey Devils’ suite during the 2018-19 season. Sponsors who supported the Golf Classic included 8 West Consulting, Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors, DDNJ Board of Trustees, MWWPR, New Jersey Dental Association, and Summit Medical Group.

Delta Dental of New Jersey employee volunteers, Annette Baker (left) and Sherri Alexander (right) with Ballyowen golf pro Mike Harris at the Beat the Pro contest hole, which helped raise more funds for Special Olympics New Jersey throughout the day

About Special Olympics New Jersey 
Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for more than 25,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Click here for more information. In 2018, Special Olympics New Jersey is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Over the past 50 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has changed the lives and hopes of thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout New Jersey. For more information and to see how you can celebrate click here.

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About Delta Dental
Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. is New Jersey’s leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 1.7 million people through contracts with groups and individuals in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. writes dental coverage on an insured basis, and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs. For more information click here.

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