Kimberly Lindner graduated from Purchase College

PARSIPPANY — Kimberly Lindner, a 2014 Graduate of Parsippany High School, graduated Cum Laude from Purchase College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing on May 18.

The graduates were joined by thousands of family members, friends, college faculty, and staff members who came together to celebrate their achievements.

This year’s ceremony honored the contributions of two outstanding alumni. Acclaimed actor Jay O. Sanders ’76 and New York State Assemblywoman Latrice Walker ’01 received the President’s Award for Distinguished Alumni.

About Purchase College, SUNY
Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His aspiration for Purchase was to create a dynamic campus that combined conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Today, Purchase College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about the College click here.

Parsippany Chamber hosts workshop on “Workplace Harassment”

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s monthly “Lunch Dozen Networking Series.” Founder and CEO Taryn Abrahams presented a workshop on “Workplace Harassment: Creating Social Change,” on Wednesday, July 11.

The workshop was designed to dive deep into a wide range of harassment and sexual violence, and helps debunk myths and misconceptions that keep people stuck, teaches problem solving skills, and offered a safe platform for people to address concerns about what constitutes appropriate workplace behavior.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce member, Mark Semeraro, Esq. said “It was a very informative lecture and the group of attendees really added to the experience.”

First time attendee, Joy Taylor, Hilton Parsippany said “Very informative, thank you for inviting me.”

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. We work with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. We promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.

The conference room at Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce listening to President Robert Peluso
Taryn Abrahams, Founder/CEO Empower Behavioral Services
Taryn Abrahams, Founder/CEO Empower Behavioral Services makes a presentation to the members of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce
Parsippany’s Video On The Go filming segments of the presentation
Board Member Ildiko Peluso, Nicolas Limanov, President Robert Peluso, Taryn Abrahams and Executive Board Member Frank Cahill

Join Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce for our next event, Juice up your morning…
held on Thursday, July 26 at 8:30 a.m. Plenty of food, fun and networking. Bring business cards. PACC’s Offices, 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 322. Free Event, please click here to register.

For more information on Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, click here.

Parsippany hires five new Police Officers

PARSIPPANY — Dean Spadavecchia, Leydi Lopez, Adrian Rodriguez, Kenneth Hawthorne, and Luke Krol were recently sworn in by Mayor Michael Soriano and the newest officers of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department

Patrol Officers Krol and Hawthorne are already certified Police Officers and will enter their three month field training program shortly.

Officers Lopez, Rodriguez, and Spadavecchia will begin the 91st Basic Police Academy Class held at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy on Monday, July 16.

Kenneth Hawthorne is a Marine Corp veteran and has a Associates Degree from Passaic County Community College in Criminal Justice.

Dean Spadavecchia is an Army Veteran and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University in Justice Studies.
Leydi Lopez is also an Army Veteran.

Adrian Rodriquez is an Air Force Veteran and holds a Master’s Degree from College of Saint Elizabeth in Justice Administration and Public Service.

We are pleased to have them serve the residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township.
Vinny Gagliastro, Tara Gagliastro, Amanda Baldino, Dean Spadavecchia, Lisa Spadavecchia, Dino Spadavecchia, Grace Baldino and Michael Baldino
Amanda Baldino hold the bible when Dean Spadavecchia is taking his oath of office
William Lopez, Leydi Lopez, Hector, Elizabeth and Ariana
Miryam Rodriguez holding the bible while Adrian Rodriguez taking the oath of office
Maxwell, Luke and Amanda Krol
Kenneth Hawthorne taking the oath of office
Mayor Michael Soriano with the new officers
William Lopez holding the bible while Leydi is being sworn in
Tony Murphy, Catherine Murphy, Chuck Hawthorne, Mayor Michael Soriano, Alanna Hawthorne, Kenneth Hawthorne and Captain Brian Dowd

Family SummerFest to be held on July 21

PARSIPPANY — Family SummerFest  will be held on Saturday, July 21 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. The event is a free event at Living Waters Church, 649 Vail Road, and is designed to bring our community together on a fun summer day. Living Waters Church will be fundraising for District 5 Fire Department. 

They will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Parsippany Food Pantry. Be sure to bring an item.
 
The day with be jam packed with great activities for the whole family.  Come out and have a great time and help support District 5 Fire Department.
 
Event Highlights:
 
Live Band – Market Street Mission Band
Local Food Vendors (food for purchase)
Parsippany High School Cheerleaders
Fire Truck Demonstration
Dunk Tank
Corn Hole Tournament
Hoola-Hoop Contest for Kids
Face Painting
Photo Booth
Trick Tray
50/50
Cotton Candy (FREE)
Water (FREE)
 
Free parking at Parsippany High School and a shuttle bus will transport you.

Possible Residential Burglary on Orston Court

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the residence on Orston Court for a possible residential burglary.

Upon their arrival they spoke to the victim, who advised them that they arrived home and found the front door ajar and the door jamb damaged. The house was checked by responding officers, but they did not locate any suspects inside.

After speaking to the victim it was determined the attempted burglary occurred between 9:00 a.m. and approximately 10:55 a.m.

It did not appear that anything was stolen from the residence. The scene was processed by Parsippany Police Department Detectives and the area was canvassed by responding patrols.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Parsippany resident arrested for DWI

PARSIPPANY —  Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer J. Hughes was patrolling Route 46 West near Central Middle School area when he observed a 2012 Subaru Impreza change lanes and improperly overtake a vehicle and then proceed West on Route 46 at a high rate of speed.

Officer Hughes activated his emergency lights at the intersection of Route 46 and Vail Road, however the vehicle swerved to the left and right and then proceeded into the turn lanes for Smith Road at which time he struck a curb and finally stopped. Contact was made with the driver, a 22 year old from Parsippany.

After a brief investigation the resident was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with the following Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated in a School Zone, Reckless Driving  and Improper Passing on the Right.

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

Counterfeit $100.00 bills passed at Rite Aid

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer P. Kolln responded to Rite Aid, 480 North Beverwyck Road, for a person who purchased a Green Dot prepaid Visa Card with counterfeit currency.

Upon his arrival he spoke to the employee who advised him that a black male in his mid-twenties, wearing a baseball cap, a black long sleeve shirt and blue jeans entered the store and purchased a $200.00 prepaid Visa Card, with a $1.95 purchase fee, with three.

The unknown suspect was given his change and then left the area in a silver colored sedan. The employee did not realize the bills were counterfeit until after the male left the area.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Robert Barthelus arrested for marijuana; outstanding warrants

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded 200 Baldwin Road for a disturbance.

After a brief investigation it was determined that the two males engaged in a mutual physical altercation.

Officers found that one of the involved parties, Robert Barthelus Jr, 28, Parsippany, had an active warrant for his arrest for Failure to Appear with a bail amount of $250.00 issued by the Parsippany Municipal Court.

After he was placed under arrest he was found to be in possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with the following: Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense.

He was released with a Complaint Summons for the Possession charge, however he was unable to post the $250.00 bail for the active warrant and was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his court date.

Burglary at Bangiola’s Deli

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to Bangiola’s Deli, 1209 Littleton Road on a reported commercial burglary.

Upon arrival they spoke to the owner who stated he arrived at the business at approximately 5:30 a.m. and found the front window was forced open.

Parsippany Police Department Detectives, along with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to the scene to assist.

After a brief investigation it was determined that the burglary occurred between 4:30 p.m. on July 5 and 5:30 a.m. on July 6. The unknown suspect(s) stole over $800 in cash.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Alexa Skladany has been named to Caldwell University’s Dean’s list

Alexa Skladany

PARSIPPANY — Alexa Skladany has been named to Caldwell University’s Dean’s list, spring semester. Alexa is a psychology major and a graduate of Parsippany High School class of 2017.

Students named to Caldwell University’s  Dean’s list must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

At the core of a Caldwell University education is our liberal arts curriculum, designed to guide students to develop critical thinking skills, appreciate diverse cultures, and acquire a moral and civic awareness. Students develop the whole self as they absorb learning through our liberal arts core: the humanities; the physical and biological sciences, and mathematics; and the social sciences.

The knowledge, intellectual skills, sensitivities and creativity you acquire transcend any major of study and profession for a lifetime of growth.

Located in the picturesque town of Caldwell. Recently, Caldwell was voted the third best place to live in all of New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Offering a stunning campus setting, Caldwell University is only a short walk from town, where students find shops, coffee houses, restaurants, a movie theatre, and anything else a student could want.

Another advantage to Caldwell University’s location is its proximity to New York City, just twenty minutes away.  Our students use New York city as a place to learn, where they can engage in internships and shadowing opportunities, experience cultural events, shop or catch a game!

Hopping on a bus takes you to lots of great sites in New Jersey, too. A short ride offers a great selection, from the Meadowlands arena to the Prudential Center and, in just an hour, the Jersey shore.

No matter your interest, Caldwell University offers you experiences beyond the classroom.

For more information click here.