Students have two additional days off for Easter Vacation

Frank L. Cahill
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Students have two additional days off for Easter Vacation

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills School District voted on Thursday, March 10 to give the students and teachers two of its unused inclement weather days by closing for an extra long weekend at the end of March.

The district was already scheduled to be off Friday, March 25 for Good Friday. That weekend will now be extended to include Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29.

The school district allotted five inclement weather days for the calendar year, and none of them were used thanks to a mild winter.

Other dates may be announced for later in the year if the school is able to escape additional inclement weather days. According to the district’s calendar, unused inclement weather days will be added to the three-day Memorial Day weekend in May.

Thursday, June 23 is the last day of school for students, and Friday, June 24 is the last day of school for teachers, according to the 2015-2016 calendar. Both Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School will hold graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 23.

Former Attorney Sentenced To State Prison

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Former Attorney Sentenced To State Prison

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Neil Gross, 47, Livingston, has been sentenced on charges of Theft (second degree), Unauthorized Practice of Law (third degree) and Bad Checks (third degree).

Gross is a former partner in the Mount Olive law firm of Ward & Gross.

Gross was sentenced by the Honorable Stephen J. Taylor, P.J.Cr. to three years in State Prison on the charge of Theft (second degree) with concurrent three year sentences on the charges of Unauthorized Practice of Law (third degree) and Bad Checks (third degree).

This matter was referred to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office from the New Jersey Lawyer’s Fund for Client Protection. An investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit disclosed that while Gross was suspended from the practice of law, he conducted real estate transactions for clients. In one transaction, Gross received $150,000.00 into his Trust account to hold pending receipt of a Tax Clearance Certificate. Gross immediately began to withdraw those funds and convert them to his own personal use.

Gross was suspended from practicing law in October 2012 and subsequently disbarred in October 2014 for a series of violations of professional conduct.

Criminal charges against Gross were signed on October 23, 2015, by Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Joseph Soulias and the matter was prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Michael Rappa.

Prosecutor Knapp thanks the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit, whose efforts contributed to this result.

Gross was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1994. He was also temporarily suspended on February 28, 2011, for failure to cooperate with a disciplinary investigation.

You can read more on a Disciplinary Review Board decision, by clicking here.

Kiwanis Club to host “Trivia Night”

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Kiwanis Club to host “Trivia Night”

PARSIPPANY — It’s back again, for the 13th consecutive year. The Ultimate Trivia Contest will be held on Saturday, April 16. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. Gather your friends, family, co-workers and come out for a night of fun. Each team can have up to eight people.

The 2015 Winners were Jim Hecht, Jayne Beline, Ginny Sherinates, Kiwanis Club President Mimi Letts, Chris Fedda, Joe Sheemaets, David Schappert, Tom Beline and Emily Beline.

Bring your own food and BYOB. Soda, coffee, dessert, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils will be provided. 

Please bring an extra, non-perishable food item to be donated to our community food bank.

To play fair there are a few simple rules: The use of ANY electronic device whatsoever during competition will immediately disqualify the offending team. This includes but is not limited to I-Pod’s, PDA’s, ICBM’s, drones, etc. The use of printed material such as encyclopedias, almanacs, National Geographic, and the like, is strictly prohibited and of course no tweeting!


The fee is $20.00 per person. The event is held at Parsippany PAL, 33 Baldwin Road.

For more information or to download a flyer, click here.

NewBridge opens 15,320-square-foot center in Troy Hills Office Centre

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NewBridge opens 15,320-square-foot center in Troy Hills Office Centre

PARSIPPANY — Health care professionals, government leaders and area residents attended an open house at NewBridge Parsippany Center, which provides mental health counseling, addiction treatment and wellness programs to the community. “Access to quality, affordable behavioral health care remains one of the biggest challenges in our state and the nation’s health care systems,” NewBridge Services CEO Robert L. Parker said. “We are happy to be addressing that issue here in the greater Parsippany area.”

NewBridge’s 15,320-square-foot center in the Troy Office Centre on Route 46 has 20 counseling rooms and spacious group therapy rooms. Located near routes 80 and 287, the center is also home to NewBridge Jobs Plus, a free program that has helped more than 1,000 young adults earn their high school diplomas and prepare for careers. Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Executive Board Member Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, Frank Cahill, led a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Janice Christensen (left) and Keith German (right), both of Fulton Bank of New Jersey present a check to NewBridge CEO Robert Parker (center)

Fulton Bank of New Jersey, the event sponsor, donated $2,500 to NewBridge Jobs Plus. “Having this reputable nonprofit in Parsippany is a real benefit for our residents,’’ Mayor James Barberio said. “I want to do my part to get the word out about all the wonderful counseling and educational services NewBridge has provided to communities for more than 50 years.” Guests had the opportunity to tour the center and Zufall Health’s Highlands Health Van, which visits NewBridge twice a month to provide medical care to Parsippany area residents, including NewBridge clients.

“True wellbeing requires a healthy body and a healthy mind, so NewBridge partnered with Zufall Health to provide affordable, quality medical care as well as behavioral health care,’’ Parker said. “There’s great mutual respect between Zufall and NewBridge,’’ said Zufall President and CEO Eva Turbiner, one of the guest speakers at the open house. “We believe that integrating primary medical and behavioral health brings benefits for all,” she said. “This patient-centered, collaborative approach is designed to improve health outcomes.” For more information about the services NewBridge offers throughout Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties, visit newbridge.org or call (973) 316-9333.

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Alan S. Golub joined NewBridge CEO Robert Parker, Parsippany Council Vice President Robert J. Peluso, Frank Cahill of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, and Tom Williams of the Parsippany Economic Development Committee.

PACC held success Speed Networking event

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PACC held success Speed Networking event

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) held a “Speed Networking” on Tuesday, March 8.  The event was held at Heroes Journey CrossFit, 5 Eastmans Road.

Members had the opportunity to network with members and discuss their services.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. PACC works with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. We promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.

For more information click here.

Kiwanis Club helps on National Pancake Day

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Kiwanis Club helps on National Pancake Day

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany members Carol Tiesi and Karen DeChristopher helped collect donations at Parsippany IHOP on National Pancake Day.

This year, in keeping with the focus on bringing neighbors together to help the community, local members of Kiwanis International and its affiliated clubs, including Key Club and Circle K, joined volunteers from the charities to help spread the message in the restaurants that every donation matters.

“Every pancake we give away has a purpose on National Pancake Day. Through the generosity of our guests and the hard work and commitment of our team members, we will help fund life-saving treatment and care for children in need,” said Mo Abdelhadi, co-owner Parsippany IHOP. “On behalf of everyone in the IHOP family, we are so grateful to our guests who have turned this into such an incredible event that truly makes a difference in the lives of these kids.”

In what has become a cultural phenomenon, over the last 10 years, National Pancake Day has raised $20 million for meaningful local charities.  Last year alone, IHOP restaurants served 6.6 million free pancakes—which would have created a stack nearly 19 miles high—and raised $3.5 million for children’s charities.

ABOUT CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity’s Miracle Balloonicon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children’s hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals.

ABOUT KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Circle K International for university students, Key Club for high school students, Builders Club for middle school students, Kiwanis Kids for elementary school students and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities, annually dedicate more than 18.5 million hours and raise more than $100 million to strengthen communities and serve children. Nearly 670,000 adult and youth members in more than 80 countries and geographic areas comprise the Kiwanis International family. For more information about Kiwanis International, visit www.kiwanis.org.

The winner is announced

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The winner is announced

PARSIPPANY — The winner is announced. Jefferson resident Pat Cosgrove won the Vizio 39 inch HD flat screen tv at IHOP, 792 Route 46. Parsippany Focus supplied the television to help raise money on “National Pancake Day.”

The raffle netted over $600.00 and will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network.

The raffle was part of IHOP’s Annual National Pancake Day. Now in its eleventh year, IHOP restaurants nationwide gave away millions of free pancakes.

Roys corner: Business Administrator, CFO and Mayor Barberio never answered residents question

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Roys corner: Business Administrator, CFO and Mayor Barberio never answered residents question

Tuesday night, March 1, 2016, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting the Business Administrator, CFO and Mayor Barberio verbally responded to a Parsippany resident questions regarding comments on Roy’s Corner article in February on the townships medical self-insurance. In my opinion, the response was a horse and pony show, the residents two questions stated at the February council meeting were never answered.

Roy’s corner commentary in February was plain and simple. First, why is Parsippany paying well above the going rate per employee for self-insurance coverage and second if Parsippany is experiencing a very favorable claim-loss ratio, what is the surplus and where is the money?

At the February meeting the resident plainly asked is Roy’s corner correct or not. The twenty minute diatribe from the administration did not answer the simple questions. Fellow taxpayers its obvious we are overpaying. There is a surplus. Parsippany has coverage thru Fairview (Goggle: follow the money) which is making substantial political contributions to PACS that fund some of our local politicians campaigns.

The undersigned contacted NJ State Department of Banking and Insurance and Federal Dept. of Labor, neither requires reporting on statues regarding self-insurance reporting for municipalities. At a minimum, Parsippany should have a Trust account in place for self-insurance separate and distinct from the other operating expenses of the township. Retired police officers, you have a lot at stake here as well a taxpayers and others insured.

Mayor James Barberio with silent consent of several council members is ripping the taxpayers off so he can benefit from political contributions. You, even if you do not vote for him are paying for his political campaign. Keep that in mind !!!!!

 

Tia Scola to perform at Kafe Mozart on Sunday

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Tia Scola to perform at Kafe Mozart on Sunday

PARSIPPANY — Kafe Mozart will be featuring Tia Scola, a Nashville based singer songwriter, from Randolph.  She will be performing on Sunday, March 13, starting at 7:00 p.m.  There is no admission charge, but reservations are suggested.

Kafe Mozart, opened in early February, serves homemade soups, panini’s, savory crepes, sweet crepes, entrees and has extensive list of coffee selections on their espresso bar.

Tia’s music has a heavy influence of artists she’s grown up with like Billy Joel, Shania Twain, and Top 40 pop.

Her catchy melody hooks and interesting phrasing will have you wanting more of her sound and her energy. Performing at some of the most popular venues for live music in Nashville, The Bluebird Café, The Listening Room, The Sutler, and The Row, this artist has really grown as not only a songwriter, but a performer.

“When I first got to Nashville, I realized very quickly I had to step up my game to a whole other level. Everyday I feel that way listening to my friends and those who inspire me. But I think that’s great, you have to let amazing talent inspire you instead of discouraging you because that’s the only way you can get better and be that person who inspires somebody else,” said Tia.

She continued “At the end of the day, Tia says she will always be a writer. “I always want to write songs for other people, but I have performed all my life on different platforms, whether it be a dance showcase, a musical theater performance, etc., and it’s definitely a love of mine that my bones and my heart are making me pursue.”

Be sure to stay up to date with Tia Scola on her social media platforms to be the first to know when she releases new music. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram: @TiaScola and Snapchat: @TiaScola.

Kafe Mozart is located in the Powder Mill West Shopping Center, 2900 Route 10. For additional information call (973) 998-7788.  Reservations suggested.

Other upcoming performers is Teddy Cormora, on Thursday, March 31 and Glover Kemble on Thursday, April 14, Thursday, April 21 and Thursday, April 28.

 

Suspicious incident on Hawkins Avenue

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Suspicious incident on Hawkins Avenue

policebadgePARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Dispatchers were contacted by the mother of an 11-year-old female reporting a suspicious incident on Hawkins Avenue.

After speaking to the juvenile and her mother, the Officers were advised that a silver SUV, possibly a Lincoln Navigator with white stickers on the back, drove up next to the juvenile and attempted to engage her in conversation while walking on the shoulder of Hawkins Ave at approximately 8:25 a.m., on Thursday, March 10.

The juvenile ignored the male’s attempts to speak to her at which time he turned onto a side street and left the area. The juvenile continued to the bus stop and boarded the school bus without incident. The male is described as a white male in his mid to late 30’s with short brown hair, short brown beard and wearing a white t-shirt.

It should be noted at no time did the male attempt to get the juvenile into his vehicle or allude to what his reasons were to speak to the juvenile female.

“Keeping our children safe is always of paramount importance. We urge you to be vigilant in making your children wary of strangers. Please let them know to tell an adult immediately if an incident occurs and to try to get a license number if at all possible. Any incident needs to be reported immediately to a responsible adult and the police should always be notified,” saidDr. LeRoy Seitz.

This incident is under investigation by the Parsippany Police Departments Investigative Division. If you know who the vehicle belongs too, saw this vehicle or incident, or are the driver of the vehicle, we would like to speak to you. Please contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

 

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