PARSIPPANY — The Lake Hiawatha K-Kids sponsored a food drive to benefit the Parsippany Food Pantry. Through their efforts, the school donated many boxes foodstuffs to those in need. What an important way to support and benefit our community!
Special thanks to all families who made donations.
Lake Hiawatha K-Kids carrying out the donations to be delivered to Parsippany Food PantryLake Hiawatha K-Kids displaying some of the items donated to Parsippany Food Pantry
Making a difference within the school and community is what Kiwanis K-Kids is all about! Club members identify needs within the school and community and develop a plan of action to meet those needs. Whether it’s collecting coats and canned goods for those in need or organizing a teacher appreciation event, K-Kids members have the opportunity to work together with Kiwanis-family volunteers to make the community and the world a better place.
K-Kids can provide opportunities for students to discover their heart to serve. When students discover their heart to serve, they decide that serving others is a new, exciting way of life. The service club experience at a young age can help students accept their own ability to make a difference, enhance their knowledge of their own passions and convictions, and develop their ability to empathize with those in need in their communities.
K-Kids is a service club for students in elementary school. It’s led by elementary students and teaches the value of helping others by taking part in community service projects.
Lake Hiwatha K-Kids is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. It is not religious based or partisan in any way. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at the Empire Diner at 1315 Route 46. We are 62 members strong and growing. New members are always welcome. (Click here for more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany).
The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located at the Parsippany Community Center at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donations of non- perishable food items are always needed. Any resident in need of supplemental food are invited to call ahead (973) 263-7163 or (973) 263-7351/52. Ready-made bags of basic food staples such as canned goods, cereal and dried food, are available through donations.
PARSIPPANY — Members of the Parsippany Police and Fire Departments, Office of Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Personnel, Mayor Michael Soriano, Former Mayor James Barberio, Sheriff James Gannon, family and friends honored retiring Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps Wednesday afternoon outside Police Headquarters.
After serving the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills for over 38 years, Chief of Police Paul Philipps, has decided to retire effective tomorrow, March 1, 2018.
Philipps paused at the end of the sidewalk and turned on his radio to contact the dispatcher
Philipps paused at the end of the sidewalk and turned on his radio to contact the dispatcher.
Parsippany Police Headquarters to Operator Two-eight-two.
“Two-eight-two standing by,” he said.
“After 38 years of faithful and dedicated service to the township of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Police Chief Paul Philipps, No. 282, will be out of service for the final time at 1301 hours. “We wish you a happy, healthy and safe retirement. The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, and all its residents, thank you for your service,” dispatcher announced over the radio.
“I love Parsippany and its people, I’ve been blessed and privileged to work in, and for a time lead, Parsippany’s Police Department, the finest department in the state of New Jersey if not the entire United States. Thank you,” said Chief Philipps.
Mayor Michael Soriano stated “Although we did not have the opportunity to work together for very long, I have a deep respect for Chief Philipps.He served our township from the rank of patrolman to chief over the last 38 years, and leaves us with a record of success and community service.”
Chief Paul Philipps retires
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Patrolman David Cavaliere holding the flag
Sheriff James Gannon congratulating Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps on his retirement
Police Chief Paul Philipps
Patrick Minutillo and Mayor Michael Soriano
Philipps paused at the end of the sidewalk and turned on his radio to contact the dispatcher
Parsippany-Troy Hills Business Administrator Ellen Sandman hugging Police Chief Paul Philipps
Chief Paul Philipps gives his son, Paul, Jr., a hug during the ceremony
Karen DeChristoper hugging Police Chief Paul Philipps
Patrolman Damon Farms hugging Police Chief Paul Philipps
Sergeant Ross Cooper
Police Chief Paul Philipps with Davey and Nancy Willans
Police Chief Paul Philipps and Karen DeChristopher
Police Chief Paul Philipps, his wife Grace, and son Paul, Jr.
Police Chief Paul Philipps and Former Mayor James Barberio
Business Administrator Ellen Sandman, Chief Philipps, Jennifer Sikora and Emma Sikora
The honor guard
Italian American Police Society
Al Goldberg and Nicolas Limanov members of Parsippany's CERT
He began his career in October of 1979, as a member of the 12th Police Academy Class at the Morris County Police Academy. Over the past 37 years he steadily progressed through each of the ranks and cycled through every division. He is a graduate of the West Point Leadership and Command Program, has received training in Leadership and Anti-Terrorism from the United Kingdom’s Police Staff College, and received his Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He assisted during the recovery and cleanup of both 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.
Within the first three years of his career, while investigating a minor motor vehicle crash, he was struck by a pickup truck, which was driven by a drunk driver. He was hospitalized for over a week due the injuries he sustained. Two other notable events that occurred during his career occurred after a man he revived through CPR met him a year later on the anniversary of the event and thanked him for his lifesaving actions. The second notable event was when he prevented someone from harming himself while also preventing the man from harming the other officers on scene. Months later, that man apologized for his actions and thanked him for preventing him from injuring himself.
Chief Philipps has received a multitude of training over his career and participated in many community-based organizations. He has partaken in the following organizations and/or held notable positions in them, such as Director of Parsippany OEM, Company Commander of the Morris County Rapid Deployment Force, Dive Coordinator and Rescue Diver with Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, past President of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany and also served on their Board of Directors. He has also been an active participant since 2007 with the Police Unity Tour, which is a bicycle ride from Northern New Jersey to Washington, D.C. to honor and raise money for fallen police officers.
Throughout his 38 years of service he has earned numerous awards which include a Meritorious Service Medal when he prevented a suspect from stabbing a fellow officer, a Unit Commendation, 3 Command Citations, and an Exceptional Duty Award. He has also received multiple awards for his work with the community and as a police officer such as being named the Kiwanis Club Kiwanian of the Year, Rotary Club Outstanding Officer of the Year, and he received the Lakeland Hills YMCA Community Service Award.
Chief Paul Philipps received an escort from Police Headquarters to his home in the Troy Hills section of Parsippany.
Captain Andrew Miller will be promoted to Chief of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, effective March 1.
Newly appointed Chief Andrew Miller
“Over the past two months, it has been a true honor to get to know the men and women of Parsippany’s police force, including our senior leadership,” Soriano said. “After an extensive decision-making process and careful consideration of every eligible candidate, as well as the recent tragedy in Florida, I came to the conclusion that Captain Miller is my choice to the lead the department, particularly during these troubled times.”
Miller has served with the Parsippany Police Department for twenty-six years, most recently serving as commander of the Investigative Division. In addition to eight years of honorable service in the New Jersey Army National Guard, he holds a Master’s Degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is also the recipient of eleven awards and commendations from the Parsippany Police Department, including the Exceptional Duty Medal and Life Saving Award.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, February 24, the Parsippany Christian boys’ and girls’ basketball teams competed in their conference tournament finals.
The girls’ team defeated Abundant Life Academy of Nutley by the score of 51-32 to claim their first conference tournament title since the 2010-11 season. The Lady Patriots led 18-13 at halftime but opened the game up by outscoring Abundant Life Academy 18-3 in the third quarter to take a 36-16 lead into the fourth quarter. The Lady Patriots were led by League Co-MVP Chloe Milanesi who added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 steals and League All-Star Rose Hockman who also contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds. Other League All-Star Charlotte Milanesi added 8 points and played aggressive defense by securing 5 steals. The Lady Patriots improved their record to 25-3 on the season, having swept through the Metro Christian Athletic Association regular season and conference tournament undefeated. The Lady Patriots will now enter the Mid-East Regional Christian Schools tournament in Maryland on March 1st-3rd as the No. 1 seed. The Lady Patriots will play Calvary Christian (MD) on Thursday, March 1.
Patrick Vance, Jr., Michael Jetton, Chloe Milanesi (League Co-MVP), and Rose Hockman
In the boy’s championship, Parsippany Christian, looking to defend last year’s tournament title, lost to American Christian 57-41. The Patriots were down 29-20 at halftime and could not manage a second half comeback in their bid to repeat. The Patriots were led by senior point guard George Gonzalez who had 15 points on three 3-pointers. Gonzalez also had 3 assists. Senior forward Michael Jetton added 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Michael Jetton and Patrick Vance Jr. received League All-Stars for Parsippany Christian.
The Parsippany Christian boy’s team will accompany the girl’s team in Maryland this upcoming weekend as the No. 2 seed in the Mid-East Regional Christian Schools tournament. The Patriots will play Temple Christian (VA) on Thursday, March 1.
PARSIPPANY — Meet Zucchini, Zucci for short! This precious girl is a two-year old American Staffordshire Terrier mix. She has never met a person she hasn’t liked! She does great with dogs, cats, and kids above the age of age. She is a gentle soul who just wants to be loved!
Meet Zucchini
If cuddling were an Olympic sport, she would win gold! Nothing makes her happier than being in the company of people. She has the most loving personality and is a complete mush! She is house trained and crate trained. Zucci is not destructive when left alone. She would make an amazing companion for a young family.
Zucci was dumped by her owner with a prolapsed rectum. W.A.R immediately took her in and she went into emergency surgery. She is recovering in her foster home and she is doing fantastic!
If you are interested in adopting this sweet doll, please fill out an application by clicking here. Wise Animal Rescue (WAR)” is a volunteer-based group and want to ensure that all applicants are as serious about the adoption process as we are.
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W.A.R.’s goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place our dogs in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of our dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.
Our adoption process starts with filling an application, home visit, meet and greet and then finalizing with an adoption contract and fee.
Adoption fees range from about $300.00 to $600.00. These fees help defray costs of veterinary and foster care and are tax deductible.
PARSIPPANY — Mr. James Parodi, 66, Pine Brook, was travelling west on Edwards Road toward Vail Road on Saturday, February 24 at approximately 8:15 p.m. when a 2006 Silver Pontiac Torrent was travelling east on Edwards Road. The 2006 Silver Pontiac Torrent was being driven by Mr. Santos Flores-Alfaro, 31, Parsippany.
The 2006 Silver Pontiac Torrent was being driven by Mr. Santos Flores-Alfaro
Mr. Flores-Alfaro attempted to pass a parked vehicle, into the opposite lane of travel and struck Mr. Parodi’s vehicle. Mr. Parodi was driving a Black 2011 Jeep Cherokee.
Mr. Flores-Alfaro admitted to passing over the double yellow line, in an attempt to pass the parked vehicle. A Witness at the scene also stated he was passing over the double yellow line.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Ryan Taylor investigated the accident and determined Mr. Flores-Alfaro was at fault for improper passing.
Additionally, Mr. Flores-Alfaro was charged with (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10) Driving Without a License and (N.J.S.A 39:3-40) Driving While Suspended.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Ajaco Towing.
PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany cooked dinner for the clients of Homeless Solutions on Saturday, February 24.
The Kiwanis Club has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past eleven and have served over 7,000 meals. Members volunteer their time to shop, cook and serve the dinner.
This month, volunteers Dr. Julie Scarano-Debrossy, Nicolas Limanov and Kiwanis President Frank Cahill prepared a nice hot delicious dinner. Edward Limanov also joined in helping the group.
Meatballs, Meatballs… 280 of them!Vanilla Cheesecake was served to the guestsDr. Julie Scarano-Debrossy preparing toss salad for the guestsDr. Julie Scarano-Debrossy, Edward Limanov and Nicolas LimanovNicolas Limanov and Edward Limanov preparing the fruit saladDelicious Baked Ziti prepared by Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany purchases all the food used by the volunteers.
The group of volunteers meet at Homeless Solutions to start preparing dinner for the guests in the transitional housing program. The group prepared a fresh fruit salad, tossed salad with numerous dressings, baked ziti with meatballs and rolls and served chocolate cake for dessert. They also served iced tea and coffee. Other volunteer groups such as St. Ann’s Church, Kiwanis Club of Morristown, prepares dinner for the shelter on other days of the month. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past eleven years.
Interested in learning more about the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, contact President Frank Cahill, by emailing flcahill@parsippanykiwanis.org.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Join us for breakfast to learn more about our group of volunteers.
The mission of Homeless Solutions is to offer shelter, services, and supportive housing to homeless and low-income people. For the homeless and working poor in our community, hope begins at Homeless Solutions, Inc. Homeless Solutions is a private, non-profit organization, helping those in need for past 30 years. In 2012, they served 267 people by providing emergency shelter and transitional housing. Their case managers offer the support needed to help the guests rebuild their lives and successfully return to independent living. They also develop permanent supportive housing that is energy efficient for very low, low, and moderate income families and individuals. They provided homes people can afford to 119 people in 2012. By supporting HSI through financial donations or volunteering, they are making a tangible difference in the lives of those most in need in our community. For more information on Homeless Solutions, click here.
Three Reason to Donate to Homeless Solutions:
When you donate to Homeless Solutions, you make a tangible difference in the life of someone in need in our community. Your donations –
Buy milk for children living in shelter.
Pay for childcare so a single parent can work.
Pay for gas for our shelter vans that take guests to public transportation to get to work and to medical appointments.
Click here to make a donation to Homeless Solutions.
PARSIPPANY — Pancakes. Pancakes. Pancakes. That was the word on the street on Tuesday, February 27 when IHOP, Parsippany, participated in the 13th Annual National Pancake Day. Anyone that stopped in, received a a free short stack of pancakes.
Mo Abdelhadi, co-owner of the Parsippany IHOP said, “We gave away over 3,800 pancakes, and the best part is we were able to raise $10,210.00 which will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, for use of our local children.”
They gave away 1,283 short stacks, or 3,849 pancakes. But there was a purpose of National Pancake Day. IHOP’s signature philanthropic event, IHOP National Pancake Day and all related activities directly benefit charities dedicated to finding cures and eradicating life-threatening diseases that affect children and families, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Parsippany’s goal was to raise $10,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Donations are requested for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Parsippany IHOP has been very active in donating to local organizations and families.
Parsippany IHOP owners Mo and Sobhy Abdelhadi will be opening up their fourth location early Spring 2018 in Cedar Knolls at the Hanover Crossings. (click here for story) They currently have locations in Elizabeth, Ramsey and Parsippany.
IHOP waiter Daniel Arguelles serving short stacks during National Pancake Day
PARSIPPANY — RE/MAX Honors Local Agent for Outstanding Business Performance! Andrea Martone, with RE/MAX First choice, has qualified for the distinguished RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award in 2017, which honors successful agents who have earned at least $500,000 in commissions in the past year. In 2017, the Chairman’s Club Award was presented to less than one percent of all active RE/MAX agents.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this prestigious award,” said Martone. “As a real estate agent with RE/MAX, I am fully committed to my clients, whether it’s getting the highest offer for my sellers, or helping my buyers negotiate the best deal on their dream home. I am extremely proud of this recognition and it’s an honor to be surrounded by an incredibly supportive team.”
Martone has been serving her community as a real estate agent with RE/MAX for 18 years and has extensive experience in listings, buyers, negotiations, and marketing. Among Martone’s list of achievements, she has earned, Top 1% Of RE/MAX Agents In NJ, NJ Circle Of Excellence® 2000-2017, NJ Distinguished Sales Award®, RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, RE/MAX Hall of Fame member, RE/MAX Platinum Club 2005-2016, and NJ Monthly Five Star Real Estate Agent Award 2010-2017 (voted by the public).
K-Kids can provide opportunities for students to discover their heart to serve. When students discover their heart to serve, they decide that serving others is a new, exciting way of life. The service club experience at a young age can help students accept their own ability to make a difference, enhance their knowledge of their own passions and convictions, and develop their ability to empathize with those in need in their communities.
PARSIPPANY — RE/MAX Honors Local Agent for Outstanding Business Performance! Andrea Martone, with RE/MAX First choice, has qualified for the distinguished RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award in 2017, which honors successful agents who have earned at least $500,000 in commissions in the past year. In 2017, the Chairman’s Club Award was presented to less than one percent of all active RE/MAX agents.