MORRISTOWN — A classical pianist from New York who can no longer play at the high level he mastered after suffering an elbow injury in a 2011 crash was awarded $2.5 million in compensation, according to the Daily Record. A jury voted 6-1 earlier this month to award William J. Finizio, Jr., 47, of New York…
Kenneth A. Galley passed away
PARSIPPANY — Kenneth A. Galley, 54, Montville, passed away suddenly on February 22. Born in Englewood, Ken was raised in Pequannock. He married Eileen Wickham in 1987 and the couple lived in West Milford before settling in Montville 28 years ago. Ken was an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts Troop 173 in Parsippany and enjoyed interacting with his gaming group, the “Devil Dogs.”
Ken is survived by his wife of 29 years, Eileen; his sons, Brian, Sean and Eric; his mother, Barb Galley; his sisters, Cindy Schott and her husband Steve, and Jenna Galley; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Arthur G. Galley and his sister, Debra Galley.
Visiting hours will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25 at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Magnificat RC Church, Kinnelon.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken’s memory can be made by clicking here.
The Restoration of the Smith/Baldwin House will be discussed on Saturday
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Historical and Preservation Society will present a public event entitled “The Restoration of the Smith/Baldwin House – Part 1”. This historic home was purchased by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills in 2013 with $676,671.85 in township Open Space funds. The house and artifacts span 3 centuries in the Troy Historic District. In 2015 a $38,376 2015 grant from the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust provided the funds to complete a Preservation Plan for this site.
Now that the plan is complete, the Parsippany Historical and Preservation Society will begin a series of public presentations to inform the citizens of Parsippany of the Restoration Plans and future use of this site.
THE RESTORATION OF THE SMITH/BALDWIN HOUSE: On Saturday, February 27 the Parsippany Historical and Preservation Society will present a public event entitled “The Restoration of the Smith/Baldwin House Part 1”. Come learn about Parsippany’s acquisition and phased restoration of this historic and architectural public treasure located at 460 South Beverwyck Road, Parsippany. A slide show and talk will be followed by a tour of the first floor. Doors will open at noon for the 12:30 p.m. presentation/tour with a 2:00 p.m. presentation/tour to follow. Attendance is by Registration Only due to space limitations. Please call (201) 519-4412 to reserve your seat. Snow date is March 5.
Update: Pedestrian struck on Route 46 and New Road identified
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a pedestrian that was struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Route 46 and New Road. Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad, Traffic Crash Investigator Patrol Officer Michael Sprung along with other officers responded to the scene.
Upon arrival of the officers they located the victim, Jose Dominguez, 23, Morristown, lying in the middle lane of traffic on Route 46 East unconscious and suffering from internal injuries.
Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad along with Paramedics treated the patient and transported him to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, where he is still being evaluated.
Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID and Laser Team responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Esterina Herman, 58, West Caldwell, was driving east on Route 46 in a 2002 Nissan Altima. The Nissan Altima had the right of way and was traveling in the middle lane through the intersection of New Road under a green light. Dominguez proceeded to cross Route 46 East from the south side of the roadway at which time he was struck by the Nissan Altima. The driver did remain on scene and spoke to the investigating Officer.
The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed.
Parsippany Police Department Traffic Crash Investigator Patrol Officer Michael Sprung is investigating the crash and any witnesses are asked to contact (973) 263-4300.
Inglesino “stays” despite Council rejection, AGAIN!
PARSIPPANY — Township Council members voted 3-2 last week not to reappointment Township Attorney John Inglesino. Mayor James Barberio asked the Council to approve a professional services agreement for the year 2016. Council President Louis Valori, Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr, all voted against the reappointment of Inglesino, while Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani voted in favor of his reappointment. (See Resolution 2016-18)
In 2014 and 2015 the Township Council failed to confirm the appointment of Inglesino as Township Attorney, and as a result Inglesino continued to serve as Township Attorney in holdover status, but Mayor James Barberio retained him on as a holdover. Parsippany Focus asked Mayor James Barberio for comment, but he refused to supply a comment.
Resident Pat Pettacia, a regular attendee at Council meetings said, “I hope when each member of the Council places their vote, they explain why they are voting for or against the reappointment.” Council Vice President Robert Peluso was the only one to respond to Pettacia’s request when voting. Mr. Peluso said “I think the costs are astronomical, more than the county actually pays for legal fees and I strongly believe the rate for legal fees should be fixed.”
Council President Louis Valori said “that while the vote against Inglesino was based solely on the law firm’s transparency on the question of the townships legal bills, he added the Council stand committed to working with Inglesino to resolve matters looking toward a regular appointment in 2017.
Valori who is running for the Republican nomination for Morris County Freeholder with Parsippany based Peter King, Esq. added that the Council’s goal is to build on better communications with the Mayor, concluding “If Mayor Barberio wants Mr. Inglesino on board in 2017, I would give him strong consideration.”
While being a holdover for Calendar Year 2015, Inglesino’s firm, Inglesino, Pearlman Wyciskaka and Taylor received $830,112.57, from Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. The firm was issued two different 1099’s since the accounting system changed in Parsippany. (Click here to view 1099-1, and click here to view 1099-2).
Breaking news: Pedestrian struck on Route 46
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Morris County Sheriff’s Department and Morris County Prosecutors Office are investigating an accident on New Road and Route 46, on Tuesday evening.
Initial reports indicate a pedestrian was rushed to Morristown Medical Center by Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad.
Parsippany Focus will update this article as details become available.
MOMS Club planning to host a free, fun event
PARSIPPANY — The MOMS Club of Parsippany will host an open house on Monday, February 29, at 9:30 a.m. at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Library meeting room A and B, 449 Halsey Road.
Circle Time Live will entertain.
Stay-at-home moms and their children, aged birth to 5, are encouraged to attend this free event.
RSVP online at the Parsippany Library’s website, parsippanylibrary.org.
Can’t make the open house but still want to learn about MOMS Club of Parsippany? Email parsippanymomsclubeast@gmail.com.
Worker killed by falling generator at Hanover firehouse site was Montague man
HANOVER – One of two construction workers killed in an accident at the site of the new Whippany Fire Department firehouse Thursday has been identified as a Montague man. Joseph Donahue, 25, was a Newton native who graduated from High Point Regional High School in 2009, according to an obituary. An “avid outdoorsman” and former athlete,…
Resident assaulted by strangers in his backyard
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Dispatchers received a phone call from the victim of an assault, an Sunday, February 14 at 12:09 a.m.
Patrol Officer E. Ebanks and T. Armenti responded to the scene and spoke to the 29 year old male victim.
The victim stated he observed three males jump his fence in the rear of his property. When the victim attempted to find out why they were there, the three males began to assault him and then flee the area. The victim sustained minor cuts and bruises from the assault.
The three suspects were described as follows:
Suspect #1- 6’2 approximately 150 lbs wearing a long sleeved shirt and blue jeans.
Suspect #2- 5’10 150 lbs wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt black t- shirt, and blue jeans. Suspect #3- No description given.
This incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered on Route 80
PARSIPPANY — A Kingston Road resident responded to Police Headquarters to report that his 2010 Toyota Matrix was stolen from his driveway at 8:18 a.m. on February 7.
Patrol Officer J. Lubeck spoke to the victim who stated his vehicle was stolen between February 6 at 8:00 p.m. and February at 7:45 a.m.
At 3:54 p.m. Police Dispatch was contacted by the victim who stated he found his vehicle on the shoulder of Route 80 West at exit 47 while he was traveling on the highway.
Officers responded to the scene and the vehicle impounded pending further investigation. This incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.