PARSIPPANY — Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19 a motorcycle accident occurred on Route 80 East at the Route 280 East exit. New Jersey State Police and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department was on the scene. Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance transported the driver of the motorcycle to Morristown Memorial Hospital. Additional details are not available at this time.
Par-Troy West Little League Baseball and Softball registration
PARSIPPANY — Par-Troy Little League West has been existence in Parsippany since 1952 and was the first Little League association in Parsippany. They have provided baseball and softball for the children of Parsippany for many years.
Registration is still open for the 2017 season and time is running out.
Eligibility requirements for your child to participate in Par-Troy West Little League Baseball and Softball, your child must be:
- A resident of Parsippany-Troy Hills
(proof may be required), andAt least four years old, but not more than 16 years of age by April 30, 2017 for Baseball players born on or before August 31, 2005; - August 31, 2017 for Tee ball/Baseball players born on or after September 1, 2005; or
- December 31, 2016 for Softball players (Farm League and above).
Online Registration – Spring registration runs early September through mid February. All registrations must be submitted online. Click here for online registration.
In addition to payment of registration and candy fundraiser fees, the following items are required to complete registration:
- Work bond ($100 per family, dated May 1, 2017, separate check from fees)
- Medical form* for each player
(available in the FORMS section of the PTWLL website - Birth certificate* (new players only).
*Birth certificates and medical forms may be scanned and emailed to volunteer4ptwll@gmail.com.
2017 Registration Fees Registration fees are $85 per child, including a non-refundable administration fee. Family Discounts are available only if all children are registered and paid for at the same time. Each child must also participate in the candy fundraiser. ($30.00 to buyout or $60.00 to sell a box of candy, paid at registration.) All fees are due at registration and can be paid online (Visa or MasterCard) or via check (payable to PTWLL). Checks and documents can be mailed to: PTWLL, Attn: Registrations, PO Box 206, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.
Questions – Please contact PTWLL Player Agent Sandra Neglia via email at Sandra4A@aol.com or (973) 326-1694.
Need Help Registering? Please contact PTWLL Secretary Amanda Jusino via email at volunteer4ptwll@gmail.com
Visit the PTWLL Website for additional information, by clicking here.
Spring registrations for Minors and Majors received or completed after February 23, 2017 cannot be guaranteed a spot on a team if teams exceed 12 players after the draft at the end of February.
Spring registrations for Tee Ball and Farm received or completed after February 28, 2017 cannot be guaranteed placement with requested friends or coaches, depending on team sizes as of that date.
2017 District 6 wrestling recap: Parsippany High crowns 4 champs en route to overall team title
DISTRICT 6 AT FAIR LAWN Team Champion: Parsippany won District 6 with 187 points, crowning four champions, to pull away from second-place Mount Olive (174) and third-place Fair Lawn (173.5). Parsippany sent six wrestlers to the finals and came away with four wins from Sean Gentile at 126, PJ Gohn at 132, Naseem Sawalhi at 145…
Council VP Peluso will challenge Mayor Barberio in upcoming primary
PARSIPPANY — Although Mayor James Barberio hasn’t officially announced his candidacy for third term as Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor, Council Vice President Robert Peluso formally announced he will challenge him in the June primary. Joining Peluso was his two candidates for Parsippany Council,Township of Hanover Police Officer Chris Martino and Former Parsippany Planning Board Chairman Casey Parikh. The event which drew a large standing room only crowd at Embassy Suites on Friday, February 17 was attended by many local Politicians, family members and supporters of the team.
Introducing Peluso was Councilman Paul Carifi Jr., with whom Peluso has provided opposition to the Barberio administration. Both councilmen have criticized Barberio for what they term a “lack of transparency” and excessive spending, particularly on excessive township legal fees by current Township Attorney John Inglesino.
Carifi said, “”He does his due diligence, does his homework, he’s very meticulous and very thorough. And he’s very transparent, always looking out for the residents, and always available to them.”
“The change Parsippany needs is real and is urgent. We can not rely on the old guard or a political establishment to make that change. If they haven’t created the change by now, it is because they are unwilling to do so or don’t know how. Being a genial figure and disengaged no longer gets the day-to-day job done. Township government is not functioning in the way it should. We need to run it like a business and create accountability for the actions that it takes. I want to put crisis in the rear view mirror. My vision for Parsippany is that all of Parsippany will be working together and helping to move our community in the right direction. Everyone has a seat on the bus and can be a part of this journey,” said Peluso.
He continued, “It’s time we elect a mayor who is committed to making ground breaking progress, not just making ground breaking ceremonies. I will declare in detail what we will do better and it will be seen across all parts of Parsippany. We will have conversations about controlling taxes, transparent, open and accessible government, job creation, a cleaner environment, the safety of our schools and all residents, true economic development both in Lake Hiawatha and in our neighborhoods. Leaders need to listen to our voters, they need to hear specifics, not slogans.”
Peluso was raised in Parsippany-Troy Hills, married, worked, purchased his home, and started his family with his wife, Ildiko and son Robert right here in our community. He is a graduate of Parsippany High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Montclair State University and holds a Masters of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He currently is a Parishioner of Saint Peter The Apostle Church and believes in giving back to our community.
As an active community leader, he takes pride in the contributions he makes to enhance the quality of life for those who work, live, and play in our Township. He is passionate about community service and Mr. Peluso focuses on initiatives including the areas of health, education, economic development, arts and culture, and family services.
Mayor Barberio is expected to announce his candidacy for re-election on Monday, February 20, although Parsippany Focus has not been officially informed. Council President Louis Valori and Robert Peluso’s seat is up this election year. Former Councilman Brian Stanton, Dr. Louis Valori and former Councilman Vincent Ferrara have filed registrations with the state as Republican council candidates for nominations in the June primary or have expressed their intent.
Stanton told Parsippany Focus he intends to run and will announce his candidacy on March 1.
Democrat Michael Soriano announced his candidacy for the mayor’s office last week. (Click here to read related article).
Parikh said, “I used to say I come from a big family, five brothers and two sisters, nieces and nephews about 69 of us. But today I can say that my family is not 69. There are a lot more people here who are part of my family.” There were many supporters from the Indian community were in attendance.
“He’s been on the town planning board for over 20 years and was president,” Carifi said of Parikh. “He did great things volunteering in that position, giving a lot of time and effort towards the town of Parsippany and the residents of Parsippany.” When it was rumored that Parikh was considering a Council position, Mayor James Barberio failed to re-appoint Parikh to the Planning Board after serving over 24 years, citing that Parikh wasn’t a Parsippany resident, although he resides in Powdermill Heights, a residential complex built and owned by Parsippany’s prominent builder, Edward Mosberg.
“It’s definitely time for change,” Carifi said. “Our current mayor is not transparent at all. He consistently lies to residents in this town and we definitely need a change.”
“I’m tired of this, and it will get done,” Peluso said. “One way or another, come with me and we will do great things together.”
Casey Parikh is a retired executive and a dedicated public servant who has spent 24 years working to preserve the fabric of our community. Parikh’s commitment to Parsippany will ensure responsible growth while maintaining the standards we expect. He holds a BS Electrical Engineering – Bombay, India; MS Computer Science – Melbourne, FL and MBA – Melbourne, FL.
Parikh has been a Parsippany resident for 29 years and moved to USA in 1978. He is married to Dr. Rita Parikh for 36 years, and they have a daughter Dr. Coral Parikh, Graduate of PHHS. Dr. Coral Parikh lives with her husband Krishna in NYC. They also have a son, Emil Parikh, also a graduate of PHHS and he resides in New York City. Casey worked at Kennedy Space Center, FL as a Space Shuttle launch team member at NASA. He has over 30 years of experience in the Security industry with Management and Budgeting experience. Worked at ADT/Tyco security as a Director. Managed up to 350 technical people in USA and Canada. He retired in 2013 after working for 36 years in the professional field to dedicate my time to volunteer for community services.
Chris Martino is a decorated law enforcement professional. When he says he has your back, he means it. His experience in policing allows him to bring a unique insight to our council regarding public safety and the security of our residents and children.
Martino was born in Brooklyn, New York where his parents lived at the time and shortly moved to West Paterson. His family moved to Bloomingdale in 1986 when he was just 14 years old. He attended Butler High School and graduated from the County College of Morris.
Shortly after graduating college Martino was accepted into the Morris County Alternate Route Police Academy Program in August, 1993. Once he graduated the Morris County Police Academy he was hired by the Hanover Township Police Department on March 1, 1994. He has been with the Hanover Township Police Department for the past 23 years. During his 23 years he has worked in all aspects of law enforcement, which requires a great deal of dedication. He has been involved with numerous investigations that require a high level of discipline and attention to detail.
Chris has resided in Parsippany for the past 14 years originally moving into the Troy Hills section of Parsippany in 2003 with his wife Shreya. He currently resides in the Powder Mill Estates section of Parsippany, since 2014. This is where his wife Shreya, seven year old twins Ella and Deven, along with their family pet, Marley call home.
The primary will be held on Tuesday, June 6. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
You are eligible to vote if you are a citizen of the United States, are a Morris County resident 30 days before the election. You can register is you are at least 17 years of age, but cannot vote until the age of 18. You can not be incarcerated, on parole or on probation due to a felony conviction.
If you don’t know if you are a registered voter, you can click here to find out.
If you are not a registered voter, you can fill out the application form (click here), and mail a completed form to Morris County Board of Elections, Post Office Box 9000, Morristown, New Jersey 07960. You must register 21 days prior to the election which you wish to vote. Your registration will remain valid, as long as you do not move out of Morris County.
Once you are registered you will receive a ballot in the mail. If you need to find out where you go to vote, click here.
Parsippany Focus has reached out to all candidates that have filed their registrations, asking when and where they are announcing. Parsippany Focus will give equal coverage to all candidate running for office. Candidates can contact us by sending an email by clicking here.
Parsippany Contractor accused of cheating immigrant workers out of wages
PARSIPPANY — K.S. Contracting Corporation, based in Parsippany, and owned by Paresh Shah, is accused of cheating dozens of immigrant works out of $1.7 million in unpaid wages and benefits under the New York State Labor Law. Their office address is listed as 29 Phillip Drive.
According to New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, 36 workers lost $1.7 million in wages and benefits. Most of the employees affected earned $90.00 a day. Shah claimed rates for workers started at $50.00 an hour. Shah would issue paychecks to half of his workers, requiring them to cash the checks and return the cash back to him. Shah would then redistribute the cash to all of the employees, underpaying employees while creating the appearance of fair wages.
The video above shows how it worked.
Stringer fined K.S. Contracting Corporation $3.2 million and has barred the contractor from all city or state work for five years.
Over four years, K.S. Contracting Corporation was awarded $21 million in contracts by various departments of the New York City government. A 2010 employee complaint to the Comptroller’s office started the investigation, which uncovered the scheme to underpay immigrant workers.
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer said. “Contractors might think they can take advantage of immigrants, but today we’re sending a strong message: my office will fight for every worker in New York City. This is about basic fairness and accountability.”
Whole Foods is closing stores
PARSIPPANY — Whole Foods is shrinking its store count for the first time since the recession, as reported in Business Insider.
According to the report, the grocery chain plans to close nine stores in the current quarter, which ends in April, while opening only six new stores. None of the stores closing are in New Jersey.
The closings represent a tiny fraction of Whole Foods’ 440 stores in the United States, but they signal a new era of potentially stagnant growth for the troubled chain amid growing competition in the organic- and natural-food market.
Whole Foods is proposing a new store at future Waterview Marketplace, Route 46 and Waterview Boulevard. The proposed store will occupy 49,000 square feet. The total shopping center will consist of 157,410 square feet and provide 679 parking spots. (Click here to see diagram of proposed shopping center). Meanwhile there is a vacant 65,106 square foot former PathMark Store less than two miles east of the proposed location.
Parsippany Focus contacted their corporate office in Austin, Texas, but did not receive a return call.
Whole Foods Market will be opening its newest location in Newark situated in the recently renovated and historic Hahne & Company building at 633 Broad Street on Wednesday, March 1 at 9:00 a.m. Whole Foods Market Newark will boast 29,000 square feet of space providing the Newark community access to the highest quality produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, body care, grocery offerings and healthy eating resources in the area. The store marks Whole Foods Market’s third location in Essex County and 17th overall in New Jersey. Other New Jersey Whole Foods stores include Morristown, Madison, West Orange, Union and Montclair.
The company’s same-store sales have declined in each of the past six quarters.
The chain saw a 2.4% decline in that metric during its most recent quarter, the company stated.
Whole Foods is now scrapping its plans to eventually expand to expand to 1,200 stores across the United States.
Company executives said they are going to wait and see how recently opened stores perform before making any long-term commitments on future growth.
ADP gives back to the community
PARSIPPANY — A $2,000 donation was presented by ADP to each the following Parsippany organizations at a recent Township Council meeting.
· Parsippany-Troy Hills Free Public Library
· Parsippany Police Athletic League
· Police Benevolent Association Local 131
· Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire Association District 6
· Parsippany Ambulance Squad
A total of $10,000 was donated by ADP to local organizations.
The presentation was given by David White, Division Vice President, Tools and Technology for ADP’s Global Business Solution.
The headquarters for its Major Accounts Division – which supports companies with 50-999 employees – is located right across from Parsippany Town Hall at One Waterview Boulevard. ADP’s other key location at 99 Jefferson Road houses over 1,000 associates and is considered one of ADP’s largest service and implementation centers on the East Coast.
David has been attending and giving back to the community for the fourth consecutive year. David shared one of ADP’s core values of giving back to the communities where we work and live. ADP is the largest Human Capital Management provider in the world and is proud to have two major sites located in Parsippany.
White indicated that ADP’s CEO and President Carlos Rodriquez has always been a big advocate of giving back to communities, and has made it part of the ADP culture. One way that he demonstrates this is by giving each full time ADP associate eight hours of paid volunteer time per year, to be used in the form of volunteer work or community service to make the world a better place to live and work.
PHS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School inducted the new members of 2017 Hall of Fame Class on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in the Media Center. The ceremony was attended by community members, alumni, parents and students that celebrated this year’s induction ceremony. This year’s class consists of five impressive inductees.
Fei-Fei Li – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – Presented by David Sabella
When Fei-Fei Li moved to New Jersey from China when she was 16 years old, she couldn’t speak a word of English. However, despite this disadvantage, and through an incredible amount of diligence, she graduated sixth in her class gained acceptance to Princeton University where she received a BA in Physics. She then earned her MS and her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. Fei-Fei has had a successful career teaching at the college level: Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in both the Psychology and Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments; Assistant Professor at Princeton
University in the Psychology and Computer Science Departments; and Assistant Professor and, currently as an Associate Professor at Stanford University in the Computer Science Department. Fei-Fei’s accomplishments are astounding. She is currently the Director of Stanford’s Artificial Intelligence Lab (SAIL), and she is one of the Directors for the SAIL OutReach Summer Program, designed to reach out to rising 10th grade girls and expose them to the world of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Fei-Fei also leads the partnership between Stanford and Toyota, along with MIT, where the focus of the partnership is on A1 – assisted driving. She is also the Director for the Stanford Vision Lab, which explores issues in computer and human vision.
In March of 2015, Fei-Fei gave a TED talk describing the way we teach computers to understand pictures as humans do; this video has been viewed over 1.7 million times. She was recently named one of our country’s 2016 Great Immigrants by the Carnegie Corporation, and she was interviewed by CNN about her life story. Fei-Fei has given dozens of keynote speeches, talks and seminars around the world. She has been the Chair, Co-Chair, or organizer of more than two dozen committees and workshops. She has co-authored more than a hundred papers, journals and book chapters in addition to numerous.
LEROY COLLINS, JR. (’78) – MILITARY SERVICE Presented by Ron Foreso (former teacher)
Roy graduated from PHS with academic honors as a member of the National Honor Society, earned 7 Varsity Letters and held leadership positions in several after school activities, including INTERACT, Institute for Political and Legal Education (IPLE), and Student Council, and contributed to the Daily Record’s publication of “None Outsings Parsippany”, a history of Parsippany-Troy Hills. Upon graduation, he reported to the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, where he earned a BS degree in Ocean Engineering and was commissioned an Ensign. During his ten-year Coast Guard career, he received several personal and unit awards; at the age of 24, was one of the youngest sea service officers to assume command afloat; and was selected to serve as a military Aide to Presidents Reagan and Bush. He subsequently transitioned to private industry where he has assumed executive leadership positions in the defense/aerospace industry, pioneered the delivery of internet services via satellite, and earned an MBA. He currently serves as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Senior Advisor contributing to the agency’s space-based environmental monitoring mission (i.e. weather) by managing satellite acquisition programs, international partnerships, and science-based climatic research. Roy is an international cycling enthusiast who has competed in numerous endurance cycling events, such as the Race Across America (RAAM), where he and his team hold the world record for the Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD (3010 miles) race in under 5.5 days, has served as the US Naval Academy’s cycling team Head Coach for the past 9 years, earning 6 ACC Division 1 Conference Champion and National Championship Titles, and mentors his Nationally ranked son (or is mentored by him). He, his wife Kim, and son, Ryan, currently reside in Annapolis, MD.
JOE BERNABE -TEACHER Presenter: Greg Dalakian (former student, colleague)
Joe Bernabe served as the PHS Band Director for thirty-one years (1977-2008), instilling a love of music in thousands of students and inspiring dozens to pursue careers as professional musicians or music teachers.
As Band Director, he prepared and conducted over 150 concerts with his students. At various times of his career, he also worked with the Pit Band, Marching Band and North Jersey Area Band in addition to serving as coach of the Golf Team for many years. In his retirement, he has managed to keep in touch with PHS, attending every concert and Hall of Fame ceremony and continuing to mentor and assist the music department in any way that he can including the school’s 60th Anniversary. Mr. Bernabe was beloved by his students and colleagues for his talents, passion and his neverending sense of humor.
BOB SABELLA – Teacher. Presented by Jean Sabella (wife, colleague)
Bob Sabella was a Mathematics teacher in the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District for 31 years; he taught at Parsippany High School for 23 of those years serving as Lead Teacher of the Math Department for all of them. An accomplished teacher and lead.er in the District, Bob held numerous positions and won numerous awards over the years, including the Distinguished Faculty Award in 2001, Vice President of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Education Association, Co-Director of the Iron Hills Conference Math League; chairing the Parsippany High School Middle States Steering Committee in 1989-1990. Bob was also a published writer, with numerous articles in the New Jersey Mathematics Teacher, Who Shaped Science Fiction and co-edited Nanking 1937: Memory and Healing. But where Bob really stood out was in his love and advocacy for his students. Despite the fact that his standards and expectations for his students were extremely high (his students’ AP scores can attest to that), he was beloved by the students he taught and/or mentored. A long-time advisor to the Indian Cultural Club and the Asian American Club (in addition to the Math Team, of course), he celebrated the diversity that is the student body of PHS.
1977 FOOTBALL TEAM – ATHLETICS. The 1977 Football Team is widely regarded as the best football team in PHS history. Coming off a 2-7 season the previous season, expectations were not high for this group. Fortunately, they worked hard and banded together to finish their regular season with an Iron Hills Conference title and a perfect 9-0 record. They won their first state playoff game to advance to the Group 3, Section 2 State Finals at home versus state powerhouse Phillipsburg. In front of the largest crowd in PHS history, they lost a tough game but left their mark on the school and community. They were ranked the 2nd best team in Morris County and were heralded as one of the area’s
top defenses. They succeeded under the direction of Head Coach/PHS Hall of Famer Bob Martin, and his Assistant Coaches: PHS alumni/teacher Mike Yesunas, and former PHS Athletic Director Joe Grippaldi. The roster consisted of the following players and coaches: Bob Mainardi, Steve Pucilowski, Steve Kaufman, Robert Fulton, Bill Freeman, B. Picinich, Bill Stivaly, Timothy Pucilowski, Michael Caruso, Steve Russo, John Spagnola, K. Connell, Richard dePierro, B. Dalrymple, H. Horowitz, Terry Pine, J. Molinare, T. Gonzales, R. Scrivani, R. Aber, S. Furini, N. Stone, T. Blazier, B. Knott, J. DiGiacinto, T. Pescherine, Jim Miele, R. Krush, V. Mini, S. Simonetti, G. Lepre, S. Miczak, M. Hopkins, M. Brady, K. O’Connell, Al Paradise, E. Weinstein, F. Paradise, C. Pizzi, B. Matthias M. Plath, K. Miele, E. McGarry, M. Pignatelli, T. Behrle, Charles Lategano, Tony Santangelo, Peter DelGazio, D. Tubby, F. Bolcar, Pat Fahy, John Burke, J. Schkolnick, M. Thompson, B. Snedberg, Darrel Knops, Coach Grippaldi, Coach Yesunas, Coach Radice, and Coach Martin.
Morris County Launches New Emergency Medical Service Program
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Office of Emergency Management has launched a new Emergency Medical Services program designed to supplement the first-responder needs of the county’s 39 municipalities when assistance is required.
Development of this county funded initiative resulted from discussions with officials of several municipalities who asked for Morris County support for the daytime EMS response challenge throughout the county.The goal of this initiative is to provide a mutual aid ambulance during weekday hours for use in Morris County municipalities when other ambulance service is unavailable.
“We understand the stress put on towns that rely on volunteers, especially during weekdays when volunteers are mostly at work, to handle ambulance and first responder needs,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “We have heard their concerns and we hope to supplement their volunteer services and fill gaps in service through this county effort.’’
The new county service was launched on February 6, offering service on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and using experienced emergency medical technicians hired by the county.
At the direction of the Freeholders, the new Morris County program has been developed on a foundation of providing professional and exemplary care, and getting an ambulance to a patient in the shortest amount of time, and with the least financial impact on those in need of emergency medical attention.
Since this is a Morris County funded program, the county will only accept insurance reimbursement payments from users, but will not require any other payment.
Services of the county’s new EMS team will come into play when:
- A local volunteer EMS squad is unable to staff a call;
- Local EMS resources are already committed to a call, and are unable to staff an additional ambulance;
- An emergency call goes into a mutual aid mode;
- A contracted/paid billing first responder service is already on a call and/or is outside the coverage area, and our Morris County ambulance is closer to the patient;
- The local volunteer EMS squad schedules county coverage ahead of time.
“Importantly, we also will make sure that our county service will not conflict with EMS coverage provided by the many dedicated Morris County volunteers, who take time out of their busy lives to volunteer with their local and regional EMS agencies,’’ added Freeholder Tom Mastrangelo, who is the county governing board’s liaison on public safety issues.
The county recognizes that some Morris County towns do not utilize contracted EMS services and do not have volunteers to staff an ambulance during the 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. period on Monday through Friday.
Those towns may call upon the new Morris County OEM/EMS if the county ambulance is in a call area and available on that particular day should the need arise.
When the program was in its developmental stage, county officials met leaders of local EMS agencies countywide to discuss this potential program. County officials stressed their full support of the longstanding local EMS model, with local agencies staffing their own ambulances and servicing patients in their respective communities.
Morris County Young Republicans held Governor Forum
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Young Republicans held a Governor Forum on Monday, February 7 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rockaway.
More than 150 attended the event and listened to the candidates, Joseph Rullo and Steve Rogers. The event were moderated by Secretary Michael Crispi, and State Committeeman Anthony J. Somma Jr.
This was a great way to kick off the 2017 GOP Primary.
Joseph R. Rullo was born at Clara Mass hospital, Belleville and lived in Nutley. Early youth lived in Port Reading. He attended St. Anthony’s Elementary School and later, Woodbridge High School. As a teenager, Joseph moved to Beachwood in Ocean County. He graduated from Toms River High School South, and Ocean County College where he earned an Associate Degree. After graduating Ocean County College, he transferred to The College of NJ. He lived in Ewing for two years while attending college, and graduated with a B.A. in political science. Joseph remains a proud resident of Ocean County, living in Little Egg Harbor. Joseph has been an entrepreneur and small businesses owner for two decades. He is also an actor in the TV and feature film industry.
Joseph is past member of both Ortley Beach and South Toms River First Aid Squads and was a volunteer fireman on the Manitou Park Fire Department. He has earned an EMT and CPR instructor certification as well.
Designed curriculum as an Ocean County College instructor for continuing education program for acting, renewable energy, and landscape design. He also instructed courses for the unemployed to reenter the workforce.
After receiving an honorable discharge from the USAF in 1974, Steven Rogers became a police officer in the city of East Orange, New Jersey. In 1976, he left the East Orange Police Department and became a police officer in the Township of Nutley, N.J. until he retired in 2011 as a Detective Lieutenant, Commander of the police department’s criminal investigative division. In 1991, Mr. Rogers was appointed by the NJ Attorney General to teach Community Policing methodologies at the Israeli National Police Academy, Beit Shemesh, Israel.
In 2008, Mr. Rogers was elected to the Nutley, N.J. school district Board of Education, and in 2012, he was elected to the Nutley, N.J. Board of Commissioners, and re-elected to that position in May, 2016. During his tenure as a Nutley Commissioner he established the first municipal government Military & Veterans Affairs Bureau in New Jersey, which has won national acclaim.
Mr. Rogers served in the United States Air Force from 1970-1974. In 1986, Mr. Rogers enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves and served with the Office of Naval Intelligence until he retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 2004. In 2001, he served as the Deputy Director Intelligence Support Group, Homeland Security. In 2002, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff, (N2) Intelligence, assigned as the U.S. Northern Command’s Senior Military Intelligence Officer to the FBI National Joint Terrorism Task Force, Washington, D.C.
Mr. Rogers has a degree in Criminal Justice Administration from William Paterson University, Wayne. He also completed courses of study in military strategy at the United States Naval War College, Rhode Island; and courses on Global Terrorism at the United Nations, New York City.
Mr. Rogers is an author and FOX News guest commentator. Mr. Rogers is married and has three grown children. In 2015-2016, he served as an Advisor to the campaign or President Donald Trump.
The Morris County Young Republicans is a chapter within the New Jersey Young Republican Federation. They are one of the most active Young Republican clubs in the State of New Jersey. In 2016, they were proud to receive the NJYRF’s Award for “Club of the Year.” With increased membership and fundraising this past year, including for charity, the Young Republicans take pride in improving their community and working on key races for Republicans in 2017.
The 2017 leadership team consists of Chairman: Joseph Bock, Esq., Boonton; Vice Chair: Sydney Ugalde, Randolph; Secretary: Michael Crispi, Hanover; Treasurer: Julie Lapatka, CPA, Boonton Township; General Counsel: Bill Delaney, Esq., Morristown and Joseph Franck, Esq., Parsippany; State Committeeman: Anthony Somma, Dover; State Committeewoman: Tia-Lynn Fritze, Roxbury and Immediate Past Chair: William Felegi, Jefferson.
For more information on Morris County Young Republicans, click here.
Several members and former members have run for and won elected office. They continue to support fellow Young Republicans in their campaigns and making a difference.
The Morris County Young Republicans is determined to grow our membership to build strong Republican networks in every one of our municipalities. We would like to encourage YOU to join our club, by donating yearly dues of just $35.00. You may bring a check made payable to “Morris County Young Republicans” to their next meeting, or mail a check to our office at 26 Schuyler Place, Morristown New Jersey 07960. You may also pay online by credit card by clicking here. Membership dues allow our group to survive and to run monthly events. For club voting rights, members must be registered Republicans between ages 18-40 living in Morris County. However, we would be delighted to have any of our other friends who are outside of those qualifications to join as Associate Members, and to attend all of our events.