DeCroce Named Assistant Republican Minority Leader in NJ General Assembly

Frank L. Cahill
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DeCroce Named Assistant Republican Minority Leader in NJ General Assembly

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R-26) was appointed Republican Assistant Leader by Jon Bramnick, the Assembly Republican Leader. Assemblywoman DeCroce has served in the Assembly since 2012.

“I appreciate the Leader’s faith in me for this leadership position”, said DeCroce. “I will continue to work hard for the Republican Party”.

Currently, Assemblywoman DeCroce serves on the Commerce and Economic Development, Transportation & Independent Authorities, Health & Senior Services, Joint Committee on Public Schools, the Intergovernmental Relations Commission and the Pre-Trial Services Review Commission.

Assemblywoman DeCroce previously served on the Education, Higher Education and Women & Children assembly committees.

Assemblywoman DeCroce is a resident of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Ford Econoline Commercial Van stolen; recovered in Newark

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Ford Econoline Commercial Van stolen; recovered in Newark

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS – Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer David Roman responded to a commercial building on a reported vehicle theft. Upon his arrival he spoke to the victim who advised him that between 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7 and 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8 an unknown suspect(s) stole a 2002 Ford Econoline Commercial Van which contained a condenser unit and tools.

The victim further advised that another vehicle had a window shattered and a computer stolen out of it.

A third vehicle was broken into and the door lock was removed. Detective Matthew McAuliffe and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department CIS responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

The vehicle was located by the Newark Police Department on Thursday, August 10.

Theft of batteries from Cell Phone Tower

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Theft of batteries from Cell Phone Tower

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Pasquale Parisi responded to the cell phone tower off South Beverwyck Road for a reported theft at 1:04 p.m. on Thursday, August 10.

Upon his arrival he spoke to the victim’s representative who reported four batteries for the backup generator were stolen. He further advised the theft occurred on August 8. This incident remain under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

UPS worker charged with theft of movable property

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UPS worker charged with theft of movable property

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Patrol Officer Edward Elston and Gregory Lowe responded to United Parcel Service, 799 Jefferson Road on a reported theft at 3:08 p.m. on August 8. Upon their arrival they spoke to building security who advised them that Alexander Decker, 20, Parsippany, was observed removing the contents of a package and concealing it.

After a brief investigation Mr. Decker was placed under arrest for theft of movable property.

He was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and charged with one count of Theft of Movable Property, a Disorderly Persons Offense.

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

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

CCM Exhibition Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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CCM Exhibition Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Marisa Rincon

RANDOLPH — In conjunction with the Counseling and Student Success department at County College of Morris (CCM), the college’s Art and Design Gallery will be hosting an exhibition to recognize National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

The exhibition, titled “Marisa Rincón: An Impression of Life,” will feature the artwork of Marisa Rincón, a 2007 CCM Fine Arts graduate, who died by suicide this past February.

The exhibit consists of more than 20 works by Rincón. Also featured in the show are painted portraits of Rincón created by prominent New Jersey artists Tim Maher, John B. Wolff and Lorraine deSmet. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, runs August 21 to October 13, in Gallery B, which is the outer portion of the gallery.

A second exhibit featuring the work of CCM professors from the Photography Program, titled “Photography Program Faculty Exhibition,” will be held in Gallery A, from August 29 to October 13.

There will be two receptions for the exhibits:

The first reception, cosponsored by the Art and Design and Counseling and Student Success departments, will be held 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12.

The second reception will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14.

The CCM Art and Design Gallery is located in the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource click here.

To read a statement about Rincón, written by her mother click here.

To learn more about the Art and Design programs at CCM click here.

Silver Star Acting Camp was formed for special needs young adults

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Silver Star Acting Camp was formed for special needs young adults

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Silver Star Acting Camp for children through young adults with special needs was created in 2014 by Brittani Vecchia, Jackie and Sarah Pascale. It started out as their Girl Scout Silver Award Project. It was such a great success the girls continued to run the camp each summer with the help of their friends.

The camp was held at the Elks Lodge on Parsippany Road during the second week of August. The camp is run solely by volunteer counselors. The counselors work with the campers teaching them key acting skills which helps the campers to improve their social skills. There are also a lot of dancing, games and arts and crafts which the campers love. At the end of the week, the campers perform a show for family and friends.

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.

Woman’s Club Annual Back-to-School Collection

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Woman’s Club Annual Back-to-School Collection

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany–Troy Hills (WCPTH) recently conducted its Annual Back-to-School Collection to benefit the children at the residences of Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) of Morris County.  JBWS provides a safe house and transitional living accommodations for victims of domestic abuse and their children.  This year, WCPTH club members and friends donated $750.00 in gift cards for Wal-Mart, Target and Kohl’s  so that the children’s mothers can buy them school clothes.  Club members and friends also donated almost  $170.00 worth of snacks and beverages for school lunches and after-school snacking. For additional information on JBWS please contact info@jbws.org

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  WCPTH has demonstrated its commitment to the community through an impressively wide range of community service endeavors.  The Club has served the township and the state with initiatives to support not only education, but also home life, conservation and more.  WCPTH is very proud to have been instrumental in the founding of the Parsippany Library and the Parsippany Child Day Care Center.  Today the Woman’s Club is involved with the Parsippany Food Pantry, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Jersey Battered Women’s Service and Child Abuse Prevention – NJ.  And the club also supports Boatsie’s Boxes for the military serving overseas, UNICEF, Heifer International and other worthy and charitable causes

The next General Meeting is Monday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, or click here to visit their website.

Club members holding some of the gift cards collected for Jersey Battered Women’s Service. Janet Reilly, Marilyn Marion club president and Cathy Haney, club chairman for the Annual Back-to-School Collection. Photo by Lora Rios-McBride

Dog found on Route 46 by Sunoco Gas Station

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Dog found on Route 46 by Sunoco Gas Station

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The Parsippany Animal Control found this dog, on Thursday, August 10 by the Sunoco Gas Station on Route 46. Unfortunately there is no microchip, she just had a flea collar on.

Please call us at (973) 263-7083 if you recognize her.

The Parsippany Animal Control is located at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard. They are open from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Saturday and Sunday.  During all other hours, please contact the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.

Parsippany Police issued a Scam Alert

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Parsippany Police issued a Scam Alert

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hill Police issued the following scam alert: A recurring scam in other municipalities is starting to spread into ours. Scammers will call you and advise you that you failed to pay your tax bill. They will quickly add that you can take care of it over the phone by providing your credit card information.

DO NOT DO THIS

It is a scam and we do not want our residents becoming victims of it. Again, the Parsippany Tax Assessor will not call you and advise you of a missing payment and request you pay the bill over the phone.

Letter to the editor: UPS is a great new neighbor

Frank L. Cahill
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Letter to the editor: UPS is a great new neighbor

Dear Editor:

Enclosed is a letter I sent to Mr. Al Brinkman, United Parcel Service.

 

Al Brinkman
UPS
Parsippany, NJ

Dear Mr. Brinkman,
My wife and I would like to thank you for taking swift action to our concerns with the rotten and fallen trees that you inherited on your property. The trees were draped over our home and had dead limbs falling off and damaging our roof and property. We can now invest in the installation of a new roof without the fear of it being damaged by fallen limbs.

I’d also like to thank you for the professionalism of Rich Eletto from Conservative Construction. He sent out the right people to recognize the danger and had it removed.

We were previously given the run around by the previous land owner, so we know and appreciate your extensive gift that you have given us by removing these trees.

As you can see from the photos, the tree could have crushed our home but for your concerns for our property.

Thanks again,
Your Neighbors,
Raymond & Tracy Webb

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