Fire destroys Marianne Place home

Frank L. Cahill
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Fire destroys Marianne Place home

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a 911 call from an occupant of 4 Marianne Place reporting a fire.

Parsippany Police Officers, along with Rockaway Neck Fire Department, Lake Hiawatha Fire Department, Boonton RIC Team, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Rockaway Township Fire Department Air Truck, and the Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad responded to the scene.

Upon arrival of responding officers, they attempted to utilize their fire extinguishers to put out the vehicle that was on fire inside the garage, but were unsuccessful. The fire spread from the garage and into the residence. The fire was brought under control and extinguished by responding fire personnel.

Parsippany Fire Investigator Patrol Officer D. Cavaliere, Morris County Sheriff’s Office CID, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the resident had just arrived home and parked in the garage. When he exited his 2012 Mercedes Benz C300, he began to smell smoke and then saw flames coming from the vehicle. The residents were unsuccessful in pushing the vehicle out of the garage. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames and spread to the residence.

The 2012 Mercedes Benz C300, a 2016 Acura ILX, and the residence were all heavily damaged by the fire.

There were no reported injuries. The residents are currently staying with family members since the home was left uninhabitable.

The home is a single family home that contains 2,413 square feet and was built in 1985. The home is located near Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5.

Temple Beth Am – Third Friday Speaker Series

Frank L. Cahill
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Temple Beth Am – Third Friday Speaker Series
Rabbi Ellen Nemhouser

PARSIPPANY — The popular Third Friday Speaker Series continues at Temple Beth Am on Friday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m., with a timely and engaging speaker: Rabbi Ellen Nemhouser of the Faith Alliance, who will discuss Jews, Christians, and Muslims working together in today’s political climate. 

Rabbi Nemhouser has served in the Union for Reform Judaism in the National Education Dept., at Hebrew Union College as director of continuing education for rabbis, in both a reform and conservative congregation as director of education, and most recently, under the direction of Professor Ken Stein, she worked at Center for Israel Education developing curricula and workshops on the context and history of Modern Israel. 

Currently, Rabbi Nemhouser works and volunteers for Interfaith Atlanta. Her involvement in this programming includes serving on the board of Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta, as a frequent teacher, speaker, and panelist in interfaith programs, and a trip leader for World Pilgrims.

The Rabbi is serving her fourth year as co- president of the Women’s Rabbinic Network. She is an Executive Committee member of Atlanta’s Jewish Community Relations Council and serves on the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival selection committee.

This important and informative talk at Temple Beth Am is free and open to the public. Temple Beth Am is located at 879 South Beverwyck Rd, Parsippany.

For more information about the Third Friday Speaker Series or Temple Beth Am please contact: Debbie Lesser, Temple Administrator, (973) 887-0046.

Celebrating our 52nd year, Temple Beth Am is a Reform congregation with a diverse membership living throughout Morris County, including the towns of Boonton, Denville, Lake Hiawatha, Mountain Lakes, Montville, Parsippany, Randolph and Rockaway. We open our doors to all adults and youth, singles and couples, Jews-by-birth and Jews-by-choice, and interfaith couples. Led by Rabbi Estelle Mills and Rabbi/Cantor Inna Serebro-Litvak, Temple Beth Am is an inclusive, warm and welcoming place for personal and communal prayer, solace and comfort, joyous celebration, community service, education and sharing as a vibrant Jewish congregation.

Letter to editor: Preschool education is considered important investment

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

In places like New York City, preschool education is considered important enough to make the investment in every child.  In towns like ours, pre-K for three and four year olds is widely available, but the financial responsibility falls on young families.  Knowing how important early education is for later success in school, some families make sacrifices to find the money to send their child to a good quality program.  However, not all families have the resources.

The time may come when New Jersey schools make universal pre-K available, but that will come too late for the children turning three and four years old now.  There is not a broad array of scholarships and financial aid programs available to help the preschool child.

Fortunately, one local non-profit assists local families in affording preschool for their children.  Preschool Advantage, based in Morristown, has been helping Morris and Somerset county families for 22 years now and has funded more than 1300 scholarships for pre-school.  

This year, Preschool Advantage has significantly expanded its services in Parsippany and is looking for additional applications in the community.

Parents and friends concerned about how to pay for preschool for a child turning three or four by October 1, 2018 (the school cutoff date this year) can submit an application to Preschool Advantage starting in January.  The applications can be found on the website by clicking here.

Julia Peterson
Barbara Demarest

Little Vikings Competition Cheerleading Comedy Night

Frank L. Cahill
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Little Vikings Competition Cheerleading Comedy Night

PARSIPPANY — Little Vikings Competition Cheerleading will hold Comedy Night on Saturday, February 10 at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road.

The night will feature two comedians, Derrick Knopsnyder and Michael Dean Ester.

This is an event for the parents and grownups to enjoy and have some fun. Let’s enjoy big laughs to benefit Little Vikings Competition Cheerleading.

Door open at 6:30 p.m., silent auction called at 9:00 p.m. 21 and older, bring your own food and drinks.

Purchase tickets for only $25.00. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Include your full name, email address, number of tickets, names of people in party (8-10 per table).  Cash or checks made payable to “LVCC.” You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of payment. Mail payment to Michelle Lutkowski, 22 Friar Road, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 or Danielle Mautone, 25 Colonia Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.

Derrick Knopsnyder

Derrick Knopsnyder officially made his start doing stand up comedy after his freshman year in college, at the age of 19, and he never looked back. Since then Derrick has become one of the fastest rising comedians in Pittsburgh, and is the youngest comedian to be a regular feature act at his home club, the Pittsburgh Improv.

Being a young comedian, Derrick uses his boyish charm and quick wit to connect with audiences all over, but it’s his awkwardness that keeps them laughing all through the night, making him a fan favorite wherever he takes the stage. In 2010, Derrick started out with a dream of being a stand up comic, and four short years later he’s living that dream. Since then he has had some success in the comedy industry, such as winning The Stand Up To Cancer Comedy Competition in Huntington WV, and was most recently named a finalist at the Cleveland Comedy Festival.

During the four years Derrick has been performing stand up, he also completed his bachelor’s degree in Professional Golf Management, and a master’s degree in science. Balancing school and comedy was a difficult process during his first four years. However, he was able to do so successfully earning dean’s list every semester, and performing stand up at clubs and colleges all over the east coast.

As a recent college graduate he is able to use his experiences as a student to entertain this generation of college students in a hilarious way. Now that he is finished with his education he is ready to jump into the comedy scene to pursue his dream of becoming a national club and college act. This is one comic you don’t want to miss! Neon Entertainment has some of the funniest stand up comedians in the country available to book anywhere in the United States.

According to the IRS, Michael’s occupation is a “Professional College Student!” His perky blend of campus comedy has been served up at over forty NACA and APCA Showcases. Two time nominated NACA’s, “Comedian of the Year,” and  “Best Male Performer!” by Campus Activities Magazine, Michael has over 1,800 live performances to his credit. His crowd-pleasing talents are matched only by his professionalism. Maybe that’s why his upbeat humor is a repeat success at so many schools across the country, often as the first face new students see. Penn State University and the University of Maryland entrusted Michael with ‘Welcome Week’ audiences as large as 10,000 students – – two years in a row!

Two Fundraisers for Home Fire Victims

Frank L. Cahill
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Two Fundraisers for Home Fire Victims

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills would like to invite residents to come out and support a Parsippany family who tragically lost their home in a fire on Christmas Day. There will be two fundraisers in the coming weeks to raise funds for the family.

The first is at Applebee’s on 1057 Route 46 on Saturday, January 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $10.00 admittance to the breakfast fundraiser. The breakfast includes flapjacks, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea, milk or orange juice.

The other will take place at IHOP on 792 Route 46 on Saturday, February 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (click here to download flyer to present to server). A percentage of the meal proceeds during that time will go to the family.

Mayor Soriano encourages all of Parsippany’s residents to come out and support our fellow residents during this difficult time.

WHEN: Saturday, January 27, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Applebee’s Parsippany, 1057 Route 46, Parsippany

 

WHEN: Saturday, February 3, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

WHERE: IHOP Parsippany, 792 Route 46, Parsippany

 

Planning Board holds Reorganization Meeting; Keller nominated Chairman

Frank L. Cahill
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Planning Board holds Reorganization Meeting; Keller nominated Chairman

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board held a reorganization meeting on Monday, January 8. The following appointments were made:

John Von Achen was pointed as a Class IV member, Alternate Number 1, of the Planning Board for a term ending December 31, 2019.

John Von Achen taking oath of office for Planning Board member

Bruce Frigeri was pointed as a Class IV member of the Planning Board for a term ending December 31, 2021.

Bruce Frigeri taking oath of office for Planning Board member

Judy Hernandez was pointed as a Class I member of the Planning Board for a term ending December 31, 2021.

Judy Hernandez taking oath of office for Planning Board member

Attorney Scott Carlson, from Carlson, Siedsma and Warner, was appointed to the position of Planning Board Attorney.

Mayor Michael A. Soriano swears in Scott Carlson, Planning Board Attorney

The entire board voted unanimously to appoint Robert Keller as Chairman of the Planning Board. Keller has been a member of the Planning Board for 22 years and has served under three Chairmans, the most recent being Tom Dinsmore.

Robert Keller was nominated for Chairman Planning Board

Tom Dinsmore, former Chairman, was appointed to Vice-Chairman of the Planning Board by an unanimous vote.

Tom Dinsmore was nominated for Vice-Chairman Planning Board

The board then reaffirmed Nora Jolie as Planning Board Secretary; Appointed Susan Favate, BFL Planning as Township Planner; Andrew Cangiano, Keller & Kirkpatrick as Township Engineer.

In addition, former Township Planner, Edward Snieckus, Burgis Associates, was re-appointed as a hold-over to complete all applications the firm has started; and Bryan VanderGheynst, NV5, Board Engineer was also re-appointed as a hold-over to complete all applications the firm has started.

Jennifer Vealey was reappointed to serve as a Class II member with a term ending December 31, 2018.

Other members of the board consist of Vincent Aperawic, Turan Ayaz, Paula Csantaveri and Saurin Pathak.

Janice McCarthy

Township Clerk Khaled Madin confirmed the Council Appointment of Janice McCarthy, Class III Member, term ending December 31, 2018. Ms. McCarthy was not present at the meeting due to illness, and will be sworn in at the next Planning Board meeting.

In addition Chairman Keller appointed the following members to the Minor Site Plan and Subdivision Committee: Tom Dinsmore (Chairman) Jon Von Achen, Paula Csantaveri, Vincent Aperawic and Bruce Frigeri. The Minor Site Plan and Subdivision Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. (when necessary) prior to a regular Planning Board meeting.

After the reorganization meeting, there was one application to finalize on the agenda. Application 17:521, UPS, Block 136, Lot 43.3, 10 Upper Pond Road for Final Major Site Plan was approved by the board.

The Planning Board is responsible for administering, updating and enforcing the Township’s master plan which is a comprehensive, long-range plan intended to direct the community’s growth and development. It also reviews all sub-divisions and site plans.

The Planning Board is comprised of nine members plus two alternates appointed by the Mayor. These include the Mayor, a Council member, a representative from the Administration and six residents from the general public.

For additional information on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board, click here.

Morris County Young Republicans to Host NJGOP Chairman Steinhardt

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Young Republicans to Host NJGOP Chairman Steinhardt
Douglas J. Steinhardt

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Young Republicans are pleased to host newly elected Chairman of the NJ Republican Committee, Doug Steinhardt, at their upcoming Thursday, January 18 Social held at Vinnie’s Pizzeria, 406 Main Street, Boonton.

The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public of all ages. Chairman Steinhardt is a partner at Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt and and Cappelli.

He was the first five-term Mayor in Lopatcong, New Jersey and previously served as Chairman of the Warren County Republican Committee. Chairman Steinhardt will address the crowd about the State of the New Jersey Republican Party going into 2018.

Vinnie’s Pizzeria and Italian to Indian Fusion will be providing delicious appetizers and refreshments. Guests over 21 may bring their own beverages. Ample parking is available on Main Street or on adjacent Mechanic Street and Cornelia Street.

Morris County Freeholder John Cesaro is serving as Event Sponsor. For any questions, please e-mail morrisyr@gmail.com or visit the Facebook Event Page by clicking here.

Doug served on President Donald J. Trump’s Presidential campaign National Finance Committee. After being named to NJ’s Electoral College delegation for President Trump, Doug served as counsel for Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. in the post-2016, general election, provisional ballot counts in Orange County, FL. Since the November 2016 general election, Doug has been a frequent visitor to the White House and Washington D.C. on various matters of client, political and legal interest.

Doug received a BA in History from Gettysburg College, where he was also a four-year member of the Gettysburg NCAA Division III football team. At Widener University Law School, Doug was a member and, later, associate editor of the Law Review.

Doug and his wife Trudy were married in Belvidere in 1996 and live in Lopatcong Township with their two children.

Leigh DelPorto, Marketing Sales Coordinator, Boiling Springs Savings Bank joins Kiwanis Club

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Leigh DelPorto, Marketing Sales Coordinator, Boiling Springs Savings Bank joins Kiwanis Club

PARSIPPANY — Frank Cahill, President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, installs new member, Leigh A. DelPorto, Boiling Springs Savings Bank Marketing Sales Coordinator at a recent breakfast meeting.

DelPorto was sponsored by Silvia Cooper, also from Boiling Springs Savings Bank.

Among Leigh’s duties at Boiling Springs Savings Bank are to train, coach, and provide ongoing sales development and mentoring to an eight branch network consisting of 46 team members to ensure branch goals are met; Plan and coordinate business development activities in both the private and 501(C)3 sector; Active involvement in both civic and business organizations to promote our Community Alliance Program (“CAP”) as well as other business lines of the bank; Ongoing collaboration with CAP clients to increase their supporters; Present financial literacy courses to various organizations as community service and prepare monthly reporting on all sales and marketing activities to VP of Marketing.

Frank Cahill said “We welcome Leigh to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.

Silvia Cooper, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill and Boiling Springs Savings Bank Marketing Sales Coordinator Leigh A. DelPorto

Breaking news: Slippery Driveway Causes Vehicle to slide into stairwell

Frank L. Cahill
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Breaking news: Slippery Driveway Causes Vehicle to slide into stairwell

PARSIPPANY — A motor vehicle accident with entrapment occurred at Mountain Club, 2467 Route 10, at approximately 4:27 p.m. on Sunday, January 7.

The Acura slid off the roadway, landed in a stairwell and overturned on its driver side and hit a electrical box, requesting building maintenance to the scene. Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1 was on the scene, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Parsippany Rescue and Recovery.

Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department worked quickly to stabilize the vehicle and remove both passenger doors to gain access to the victim. The male driver was removed from the vehicle. The driver was complaining of back pain, and was transported to Morristown Medical Center.

Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire District 4 provided station coverage for the duration of the call

As details are released Parsippany Focus will update this story.

Parsippany Christian Lady Patriots Hoopsters take Title

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Parsippany Christian Lady Patriots Hoopsters take Title

PARSIPPANY — On Friday, January 5 and Saturday, January 6, Parsippany Christian School hosted the 40th Annual Garden State Association of Christian Schools (GSACS) varsity basketball tournament. 

The first seeded Parsippany Christian girls’ varsity basketball team (10-1) defeated second seeded Gloucester County Christian 36-20 on Saturday to claim the school’s first GSACS championship in 16 years. The Parsippany Christian girls’ varsity basketball team lead 16-12 at halftime. In the third quarter PCS extended its lead by outscoring Gloucester County Christian 11-4, as the girls cruised to their first GSACS title since 2002 and second GSACS championship overall.

Senior guard, Alyssa Chellaraj stated, ” It was very special to win GSACS my senior year and to finally break the sixteen drought!”  

Chloe Milanesi

The Parsippany Christian girls were lead by tournament MVP Chloe Milanesi, a sophomore guard, who had 15 points including two 3-pointers, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals in the final. It is the second year in a row Milanesi has been awarded GSACS tournament MVP.  Freshman forward Rose Hockman contributed 8 points and 8 rebounds in the title game. In addition to Milanesi earning MVP, All-tournament selections from Parsippany Christian included Rose Hockman, Alyssa Chellaraj, and Charlotte Milanesi.

Alyssa Chellaraj
Lily Jules

On top of the championship victory, the girls’ team earned the Christian Testimony award, an honor afforded to the team that exhibits great sportsmanship and high character values during the tournament.

On the boys side, second seeded Parsippany Christian boys’ varsity basketball team (8-4) lost to first seeded and defending champions Solid Rock in the championship by the score of 32-29.  Parsippany Christian, down by 11 at halftime, battled back to get within 3 points with 12 seconds remaining and with possession of the ball but missed at the buzzer.  PCS boys were looking to claim their first GSACS title since 2014. 

Head Coach Armand Milanesi stated, “Credit Solid Rock, playing their second game of the day, to gut out the win. They played great defense, put us on our heels, and made us uncomfortable on offense.  But as we’ve stated all season, win or lose we give glory to The Lord. So we are grateful that The Lord allowed us the opportunity to play in the championship and experience all the challenges that come with trying to defeat a champion. We will re-group and start our league schedule fully prepared.” 

Senior wings, Michael Jetton and Patrick Vance were named to the all-tournament team.  

Parsippany Christian boys and girls varsity basketball teams continue its league schedule at rival Veritas Christian on Tuesday, January 9.

All tournament players
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