Wegmans Alerts Consumers to Facebook Scam

Frank L. Cahill
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Wegmans Alerts Consumers to Facebook Scam

ROCHESTER, NY – Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is alerting consumers to a scam that involves a fraudulent Facebook post bearing the company’s name. The company became aware of the scam earlier today when an employee questioned the validity of the post.

 The Facebook post shows the image of a Wegmans storefront with a false claim that the company is giving away a free $200 grocery coupon. This giveaway is neither affiliated with nor supported by Wegmans.

Jo Natale, Wegmans vice president of media relations, said, “We’re actively working to have this fraudulent post removed from Facebook. We urge consumers not to click it, share it, or provide any personal information.”

Wegman’s will be opening in Hanover, on the border of Parsippany in early 2017. (see related article.)

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is an 88-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for 18 consecutive years, ranking #7 in 2015. The company also ranked #1 for Corporate Reputation, among the 100 ‘most-visible companies’ nationwide in the 2015 Harris Poll Reputation Quotient ® study.

 

Letter to the editor: Why were Parsippany schools open on Monday, January 25?

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Letter to the editor: Why were Parsippany schools open on Monday, January 25?

MailboxsmallDear Editor:

My wife and I did not take the car out on Monday out of respect to our fellow residents, road crews and emergency /police personnel. You, Mr. Seitz, Superintendent of Schools put our students and staff at risk. Parsippany’s population due to business environment increases tremendously Monday thru Friday. I’ve seen you close schools with two inches of snow. The hills, winding roads and low areas in Parsippany make for very dangerous driving in normal conditions. Did you, Mr. Seitz make your decision after speaking with Parsippany’s Police Chief and Mayor?

The previous Monday schools were closed to make for a much needed three day weekend, I’m being sarcastic, two weeks earlier was the ten day holiday break. By the way, in my opinion, schools should be open to celebrate the day for Martin Luther King Jr’s life so that this generation can be exposed to what this country was like in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Obviously, I hope nobody was hurt or in an accident due to Mr. Seitzs poor decision. The current Board of Education better start making common sense decisions as to the welfare, safety and education of the students.

Roy Messmer

Where’s Mayor Barberio? At ShopRite

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Where’s Mayor Barberio? At ShopRite

Was Mayor Barberio’s article of Wednesday January 27, 2016 in response to the undersigned’s article of the previous week “Parsippany is going downhill” or was it just a coincidence? Just like a few years back he had a town meeting at Parsippany High School a week before my annual town meeting.

How disrespectful Mayor Barberio was when he set-up a table next to mine at town hall petition signing regarding the huge surplus in the utilities fund that I wanted returned to the user payers. Which by the way, the Mayor has used approximately $3,000,000.00 over the last six years so he could say he stayed below the 2% mandatory cap. Mayor Barberio has taken care of his sycophant followers, friends and family on your tax dollars.

Reminder, very soon every single-family house will be a boarding house or over occupied. Your home property values are plummeting. There are only a handful of residents at town council meetings who ask questions, ask for information and make comments about the town and almost all go unanswered.

In Mayor Barberio’s article of January 27, 2016 he states he will make himself more available by holding regular meetings at ShopRite. That’s right ShopRite!!!!!!! The undersigned could go on and on (look for my weekly letter). Please get involved, please get in touch with undersigned regarding problems in town before it’s too late.

It’s February 1, 2016, not a call back from Mayor Barberio from December to schedule a meeting.

Times up.

Economic Development Advisory Committee greets Bagel City Grille

Frank L. Cahill
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Economic Development Advisory Committee greets Bagel City Grille

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory greeted a business which opened recently in Parsippany.

Chairman Frank Cahill congratulates Bagel City Grille Owner Henry Delgado on his new business located at 998 Tabor Road. Bagel City Grille is open seven days a week.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is to serve in an advisory capacity and shall, upon request of the Township Council, provide information, advice and recommendations relating to the promotion of Economic Development in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. The Committee shall consist of eleven members, five of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor, and six of whom shall be appointed by the Council. Members shall be Township residents who have knowledge of or have demonstrated an interest in the economic well-being of the Township. Each member shall be chosen with a special view to qualifications and fitness for service on the Committee. Members shall serve without compensation.

Frank Cahill was appointed Chairman and Eric Seguin is Vice Chairman. John Beehler serves as secretary. Tom Williams, Raviram Medapati and Ganesh  Persaud are also members of the group.  Council Vice President Robert Peluso serves as a liaison to the committee.

 

PACC welcomes Bagel City Grille to Parsippany

Frank L. Cahill
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PACC welcomes Bagel City Grille to Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Bagel City Grille, 998 Tabor Road, held a ribbon cutting grand opening celebration on Friday, January 29.

Bagel City Grille is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bagel City Grille is also located in Flanders and Chester.

Bagel City Grille is a member of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.  Bagel City Grille also participates in the Greater Parsippany Rewards program, offering a 10% discount to all card holders.

Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey holds Fundraiser at Applebee’s

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Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey holds Fundraiser at Applebee’s

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey Booster Association held a fundraiser at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill on Sunday, January 31.

The Parsippany Regional Players served breakfast to the guests.

Tickets for the breakfast was $10.00. The meal included pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverages.

The Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey team was established in 2012 and consists of players from both Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School student athletes. Prior to 2012 the two high school played as independents from 1998 to 2012 and they began MCSSIHL league play in 1999-2000.

For more information click here.

Woman’s Club announces winner of Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Winner

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Woman’s Club announces winner of Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Winner
Sayanika Upadhyay, fifth grade student at Northvail School with Woman's Cub of Parsippany Troy Hills President Marilyn Marion
Sayanika Upadhyay, fifth grade student at Northvail School with Woman’s Cub of Parsippany Troy Hills President Marilyn Marion

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills held a “Fifth Grade Spelling Bee” on Saturday, January 30 at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Library.

The winner of the  Fifth Grade Spelling Bee is Sayanika Upadhyay. Sayanika is a fifth grade student at Northvail School.

The over 50 contestants from each of the fifth grade classes in all of the Parsippany Elementary Schools participated in the event.

Ms. Melissa Okerblom, Head of Children’s Services; Parsippany Public Library, Mr. William Westhoven, Reporter, Gannett NJ Daily Record and Retired Teacher Ms. Kitty Lucibello were the judges of the event.

First, second and third place winners in the Spelling Bee are invited to participate in the NJSFWC District Spelling Bee being held on Saturday, February 20 in Sparta (snow date is Saturday, February 27).

The Regional winners will then be invited to the State Championship on March 5 at NJSFWC Headquarters, 55 Liberty Center Way, New Brunswick.

The committee members and volunteers are Jennifer Biondo, Cathy Cerbo, Diana Friedinger, Cathy Haney, Diane Monaco, Mary Ann Coyne, Karen DeChristopher, Joan Garbarino, Betsy Lowry, Marilyn Marion, Lora Rios-McBride and Marianne Burke.

The support of the Spelling Bee is a reflection of dedication to academic achievement.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a non-profit, civic organization for women committed to promoting volunteerism, improving community and fostering friendships.

Winners announced in Intervale School Science Fair

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Winners announced in Intervale School Science Fair

PARSIPPANY — Hayley Kells and Averi Zitelli were winners of the Fourth grade Intervale Science Fair held on Saturday, January 31.

The project was called Underwater Explosion, visually showing how hot water rises.
They created a display board and demonstrated a hands on experiment for the judges.

Amanda Hoffman
Amanda Hoffman

Every part of the project was completed by the girls themselves.

The girls met for a few weekends and even “Face-timed” each other to practice. This is a great way to use technology.

Amanda Hoffman, is a fifth grade winner of Intervale Science Fair.

She tested the cooling effect of mint. She determined that the cooling effect of mint isn’t just a sensation. Mint actually lowered the temperature of water 6 degrees Celsius compared to the control, after 25 minutes

The Intervale School PTA did an amazing job coordinating the event and all the children that participated worked hard and displayed wonderful science experiments.

Intervale is a kindergarten through fifth grade school where staff and parents work together to provide a nurturing environment for our students. The school’s diverse population provides us with wonderful opportunities to learn about many different cultures, traditions and life styles.

Intervale School is located at 60 Pitt Road.

Lakeland Hills Y now Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

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Lakeland Hills Y now Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Each year the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA recognizes individuals, groups, and corporations who have gone above and beyond in service to their communities, students, schools, and neighbors.

The Y is now seeking nominations through April 1 for YMCA Citizens of the Year (one from each service area town), two YMCA Educators of the Year (K-8 and High School), two Bronie Parkins Awards for an eighth grade girl and boy, and two William Kogen Awards for a graduating high school girl and boy.

Awards are presented during the Y’s annual dinner, which will take place on Wednesday, May 11 at the Knoll Country Club West in Parsippany.

Think you know someone who might qualify? Click here for complete details, criteria for awards, and links to nomination forms.

Applications must be returned no later than April 1. Contact Community Relations Director, Rosemary Linder Day, for more information: rosemaryl@lhymca.com.

 

Morris Freeholders Proclaim February 13 as Cupid’s Chase 5k Race Day

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Morris Freeholders Proclaim February 13 as Cupid’s Chase 5k Race Day

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders has proclaimed Saturday, February 13, as Cupid’s Chase 5K Race Day in Morris County in support of an annual fundraising effort by non-profit Community Options in support of people with disabilities.

The mid-winter running event will take place on Valentine’s Day weekend in Morristown starting at 10:00 a.m. on February 13.

“Community Options is already making a difference by providing residential and employment support to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and dual diagnoses,’’ said Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo.  The Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders welcomes all who are coming to Morristown and to Morris County for this outstanding event.’’

“Community Options invites runners, walkers, and rollers in wheelchairs and baby strollers to help raise for that can make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by participating in the Cupid’s Chase 5K,’’ added Svetlana Repic-Qira, New Jersey Regional Vice President for Community Options, told the freeholders.

Repic-Qira was joined at the freeholder meeting by Tracy Mendola, Community Options’ Executive Director for Morris County, Christina Mazza, Media-Events Coordinator for Community Options, and client Ben Pedersen of Boonton, and his father, Buddy Pedersen.

Community Options is a nonprofit agency that works to provide housing, support services and advocacy assistance for people with disabilities nationwide.

Community Options, which is based in Princeton and has offices in Morristown, believes that all people – regardless of disability level – should live and work in the community with dignity, choice, and self-determination.

Cupid’s Chase 5K is an annual event sponsored by Community Options to raise funds and awareness for their mission of dignity and choice for those with disabilities. The very first Cupid’s Chase 5K took place in 2009, with more than 600 participants in Princeton, and was so successful that Community Options decided to make it a national event.

This year, it will be held in 30 towns and cities across the nation, including Morristown, and also Glen Rock, New Brunswick, Pennsauken, Princeton, and Seaside Heights in New Jersey.

For more event information click here.

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