Parsippany Republican Committee elects new officers

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Parsippany Republican Committee elects new officers

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Republican Committee elected Dr. Louis Valori as the new Chairman and Freeholder John Cesaro as Vice Chairman.

Former Chairwoman Nicole Green decided not to run again for the 2018-2019 term. Lou Valori said “We are grateful for her leadership and insights and thank her for years of dedicated service to the Republican Party.”

“As your Committee Chair, I will be steadfastly focused on and committed to strengthening our party base, advocating on behalf of our party’s principals and working toward making a positive impact to our residents’ quality of life while protecting our taxpayers’ interests,” said Valori.

Freeholder John Cesaro

The full slate of newly elected Parsippany Republican Committee Officers are as follows:

Chairman:  Dr. Louis Valori
Vice Chairman:  Freeholder John Cesaro
Recording Secretary: Angela Stanton
Corresponding Secretary: Isabella Alfano
Treasurer: Jeff Golderer
Parliamentarian: Councilman Michael dePierro
Sgt. At Arms: Former Councilman Vincent Ferrara

Lou Valori, former Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President, lost his attempt for re-election to the Township Council in November 2017. In addition Valori challenged “Team Morris” in the 2016 Morris County Freeholder race and lost to Tom Mastrangelo, Doug Cabana and Kathy DeFillippo.

Current Freeholder John Cesaro recently lost the Republican nomination for Freeholder to Deborah Smith, John Krickus and Stephen Shaw. Cesaro’s term on the Freeholder Board ends on December 31, 2018.

Troy Hills Elementary School’s K-Kids put together “The Kindness Project”

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Troy Hills Elementary School’s K-Kids put together “The Kindness Project”

PARSIPPANY — Troy Hills Elementary School’s Kiwanis K-Kids put together a week of kindness during the first week in June called “The Kindness Project.” Prior to its start, students in 4th and 5th grades who are in K-Kids made posters and went around to all of the classes to talk about the week.

Students and teachers kicked off the week by wearing pink and purple to brighten our school and our hearts. Each student painted a rock with a motivational word or phrase. During the week, classes took their rocks out and put them in our Kindness Rock Garden, which is located near the entrance of our school. 
Throughout the whole week, we made our Kindness Tree bloom with hearts of kindness. Whenever a student saw a random act of kindness, they wrote it on a heart, and we put the hearts on our tree. Students announced 4-5 acts of kindness each day from the hearts over the loud speaker, and they motivated everyone to be kind towards one another.
The tree was in full bloom by the end of the week, and the rock garden looks fantastic. They are reminders for us to be compassionate and generous towards others. The students have been working on demonstrating positive character traits all school year, and this was a great way for them to apply what they learned. It was a great way to end the school year!

Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2018 Provost’s List Students

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Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2018 Provost’s List Students

PARSIPPANY — Hofstra University is proud to announce the Spring 2018 Provost’s List, which recognizes students who have earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Parsippany residents named to the Provost’s List include:

Jessica Ferguson

Jessica Ferguson a 2017 Graduate of Parsippany High School. She is studying Speech-Language Pathology.

Lucas Folan, Parsippany Hills High School Jazz Band (File Photo)

Lucas Folan, a 2017 Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School. He is studying Music Education.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

Freneau Road will be given the honorary name of “Chief Marty Rosen Way

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Freneau Road will be given the honorary name of “Chief Marty Rosen Way

PARSIPPANY — On June 17 at 2:00 p.m. the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be dedicating a street to honor a 48-year veteran of the Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad.

Freneau Road will be given the honorary name of “Chief Marty Rosen Way” in a ceremony to be held at the Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad (PVAS) building, 397 Parsippany Road, Parsippany.

The PVAS building sits on the corner of Parsippany Road and Freneau Road. Mayor Michael A. Soriano will preside over the event.

Marty Rosen and his family

Marty Rosen was a volunteer with the Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad for 48 years and was still an active member when he unexpectedly passed away on June 3, 2017 at the age of 89. Mr. Rosen joined the squad in 1968, three days after the squad was called to his home, for an injury to his youngest son, and circled the neighborhood three times not being able to find the new address. Mr. Rosen came home after joining and told his wife “they will never not find us again.” Having accomplished what he set out to do, Marty stayed with the squad for the next 48 years helping others. Over that period of time he held every rank and office the squad had to offer except Chief. The squad awarded him that rank posthumously in January 2018. It is estimated Marty went on over 12,000 calls in his time with the squad.

This included delivering two babies in the town. Marty was also squad liaison to the New Jersey First Aid Council District Six. Most current squad members who rose through the ranks were instructed how to do things “Marty’s way.” This became a rallying cry on how to get things done properly. When Marty passed away in June, the squad transported his casket to the cemetery in the ambulance for “one last ride.” The township also broadcast a final farewell over the police radio for all to hear. Not wanting to let go of a beloved member or lose his memory and what he meant to them, the squad petitioned the town for the street dedication.

Mayor Soriano was instrumental in getting the job done. In addition to volunteering for 48 years on the PVAS, after retiring, Marty was a school crossing guard stationed at Parsippany High School.

A decorated veteran of the Korean War, Marty was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in action in Korea during June of 1951. Marty also survived the battle at the Chosin Reservoir. Even though wounded in com-bat and suffering frostbite, Marty remained with the United States Marine Corp for the next 30 years. Again, when others would have left after doing what they had to do, he stayed. The town and squad invite all residents to attend the ceremony to honor a man who defined the spirit of volunteerism.

The Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad has been serving the community since 1942. They are your “Neighbors helping Neighbors.”

They are 100% volunteer, 100% of the time. We do not bill for our services.

Morris County School of Technology’s Performing Arts Dance Students Honored

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Morris County School of Technology’s Performing Arts Dance Students Honored

DENVILLE — Two of Morris County School of Technology’s Performing Arts Dance students were recently honored with prestigious dance awards.

Kierstyn Edore, a student in the Academy for Performing Arts-Dance received the New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education for Artistic Excellence and Leadership in Dance. This award is given to a high school dance student who expressed superlative academic excellence and creativity in essay, skill in performance and originality in choreography.

Edore was also selected by the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) as National Honorable Mention Recipient for the 2018 NDEO Artistic Merit, Leadership, and Academic Achievement Award. She received a certificate of achievement for excelling in three categories: Artistic Merit, Leadership and Academic Achievement.

Leah Suskind, also a student in the Academy for Performing Arts, was selected by the NHSDA as a National Finalist of the 2018 NDEO Artistic Merit, Leadership, and Academic Achievement Award. Leah also received a certificate of achievement for excelling in the categories and a $250 scholarship from NHSDA Preferred Vendor, The Studio Director.

The Student Award for Artistic Excellence and Leadership in Dance is one of the annual Governor’s Awards in Arts Education, and is sponsored by Dance New Jersey, the official state affiliate of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO).

The Morris County Vocational School District provides vocational and enrichment programs that inspire and prepare students to succeed in today’s world and pursue tomorrow’s opportunities. The Academy for Performing Arts is a four-year full-time public arts high school program offering career preparation in dance. Click here to learn about programs, including high school Career Academies, Share Time Programs, and Adult Education programs.

 

DeCroce’s bill capping some out-of-pocket prescription costs clears insurance panel

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DeCroce’s bill capping some out-of-pocket prescription costs clears insurance panel

PARSIPPANY — Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce reducing out-of-pocket costs for some prescription drug coverage holders was approved by the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee by an 11-0-2 vote. The bill (A2431) caps a covered patient’s share of the price of medications.

“Easing the out-of-pocket burden for insured patients can result in reduced healthcare costs in the long run,” said DeCroce (R-Morris). “Many people with high cost-sharing plans don’t take vital medications prescribed by their doctors because they can’t afford their co-pays. The result is poor health outcomes and increased long term costs for chronically ill patients. Capping out-of-pocket payments benefits both patients and insurers.”

Delaware, Maryland, Louisiana, California and the District of Columbia have passed similar legislation. Maine and Vermont have limits on the annual out-of-pocket costs to consumers, and Virginia and five other states require insurance companies to provide notice to consumers of cost-sharing tiers and all changes to the plans.

The provisions of the measure apply to the state’s individual and small employer plans, the State health benefits program and the school employees’ health benefits program.

BAPS Charities hosts Walk Green 2018

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BAPS Charities hosts Walk Green 2018
Annual BAPS Charities Walk Green 2018 on Sunday, June 3

PARSIPPANY — Community members of all ages came out with their families to support the annual BAPS Charities Walk Green 2018 in Parsippany on Sunday, June 3.

2018 marks the third year that the annual BAPS Charities walkathon will benefit The Nature Conservancy and their effort to conserve the lands and waters on earth to sustain life for upcoming generations. BAPS Charities will contribute $165,000, an equivalent of planting 130,000 trees, to The Nature Conservancy to support their initiative to plant a billion trees globally by 2025. In addition to supporting this global effort, this year’s BAPS Charities walkathon also supported Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. Carol G. Simon Cancer Center aims to provide access to renowned specialists, clinical trials, Innovative technology and medical treatments and compassionate services.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.

Altogether, over 300 participants attended the walk. “Coming out to support BAPS Charities is always rewarding, and it makes me feel proud to be helping The Nature Conservancy and its Plant a Billion Trees campaign. It is a great way for me to teach my children about protecting the planet and accepting environmental responsibility,” said Dipakkumar Patel from Parsippany, who has participated in the BAPS Charities Walk Green efforts for the past three years.

Annual BAPS Charities Walk Green 2018 on Sunday, June 3

BAPS Charities uses these opportunities to instill a spirit of service and commitment to preservation and environmental responsibility in community members. Events such as this help instill consciousness in community members surrounding their actions, and, in turn, helps inspire global harmony with nature.

Commenting on activities of BAPS Charities, Dr. Bijal Dave said, “I am always impressed when I attend an event hosted by BAPS Charities. Whether it is their annual walkathon event, Health fair Day, or a blood drive they can engage community members of all ages in the spirit of service.”

Annual BAPS Charities Walk Green 2018 on Sunday, June 3

BAPS Charities is a global charity active in nine countries across five continents. Volunteers drive its efforts, dedicating a portion of their lives in selfless service of others, both in their local neighborhoods as well as globally. Working in five key areas, BAPS Charities aims to express a spirit of selfless service through Health Awareness, Educational Services, Humanitarian Relief, Environmental Protection & Preservation and Community Empowerment. From organizing Walkathons that raise funds for local and global needs, to supporting humanitarian relief in times of urgent need; from hosting community health fairs to sustaining hospitals and schools in developing countries, BAPS Charities provides an opportunity for individuals wishing to serve locally and globally.

Children walk during the Annual BAPS Charities Walk Green 2018 on Sunday, June 3

Girls Scouts Troop #95750 from Littleton School Earns Their Bronze Award

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Girls Scouts Troop #95750 from Littleton School Earns Their Bronze Award

PARSIPPANY — The group of fifth grade Girl Scouts have been together since they were kindergarteners (Daisy Scouts) and have done so much for our community over the past six years.

Last week, these Junior Girl Scouts bridged to Cadettes and are working on their Bronze Award. To earn this award, they are finishing up twenty hours of community service work, such as planting and gardening in front of their school. Their goal is to “Leave Littleton better than they found it.”

As part of this goal, the girls held a recruitment night at Littleton and a new Kindergarten troop was created because of their hard work.  They also hosted an 80’s glow party in their school gymnasium for all the Littleton girls and a few girls joined GS due to this fun-filled event.

The troop leaders, Mrs. Kellie Andersen and Mrs. Ann Marie Atwell, are very proud of the girls for all their hard work and dedication to earn their Bronze Award. They love how independent the girls are becoming, from planning to advertising to hosting, these ladies are great influences for younger girls. They hope to teach other girls what leadership looks like and leave their legacy at Littleton School.

“While working toward our bronze award, I’ve enjoyed gardening with my troop.  Our goal was to help beautify Littleton School and I think we did that.  It makes me feel proud of our achievement,” said fifth grade student Jada Jones.

Fifth grade student, Sara Lemanowicz, said “I am very proud to get the Bronze Award because it is a big achievement that Girl Scouts earn for doing something for their school or community.”

Planking Fundraiser Strengthens NAMI’s Core Mission

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Planking Fundraiser Strengthens NAMI’s Core Mission

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident, Jennifer Pellecchia, was recently featured in the Spring 2018 newsletter for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to discuss her annual Planking Fundraiser.

In 2012 she started an event called “PlanksGiving”. This fall she will attempt to beat the Guinness World Abdominal Female Plank record for the 7th annual PlanksGiving. The event will be in support of the National Alliance for Mental Illness.

This summer as she trains she is running a fun “Plank & Pic” challenge to spread the word and to plank-up support. Click here for attachment.

She is asking people to take a picture of themselves and others planking and to email them to planksgiving@yahoo.com.

Each picture received will be displayed on PlanksGiving to show that we are uniting in support of mental health. For each plank picture received, $1 will be donated to the cause (up to $500).

A fundraising page has been set up and can be found by clicking here.

Every small action…even a simple plank…makes a difference and when added together can make a huge impact.

Silver Star Acting Camp has limited availability for Summer classes

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Silver Star Acting Camp has limited availability for Summer classes

PARSIPPANY — Silver Star Acting Camp is welcoming children, teens and you adults with disabilities to indulge in a week of fun-filled acting and more. The camp will be held at the Elks Club, 230 Parsippany Road. Limited spots are available for $50.00 fee per person.

In 2014. Silver Star Acting Camp was established by Brittani Vecchia, Jackie Pascale and Sarah Pascale for their Girl Scout Silver Award.

The camp was such a success that they’ve come to present the camp again for the third year in a row with new and exciting activities such as art and dancing. The camp will be coordinated by the three founders of the camp with adult supervision and Teen Counselors. The goal is to enhance the campers’ social skills through a variety of activities while having fun and making new friends.

For more information or questions, contact Brittani Vecchia at: vecchia13@gmail.com.

This camp is truly special. To see the counselors volunteer all of their time, to see how kind and patient they are with the campers, and to see the smiles and hear the laughter from the campers, that is what Silver Star Acting Camp is all about.

Click here to download a registration form.

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