PARSIPPANY — Rosa had been struggling with serious dental issues for many years. She approached nourish.NJ to ask for help finding affordable care.
We referred her to numerous places, but they offered no affordable solutions. Hearing of Rosa’s plight from the Outreach team, our Director of Development, Nancy Rudgers, had an idea.
She reached out to one of our partners, Alan Rauchberg, the owner of Rauchberg Dental Group.
Amazingly, Dr. Rauchberg offered for him and his team of specialists to do the work Rosa needed absolutely free of charge. Rosa was in tears when we told her that she would finally be receiving the life-changing care she’d been waiting for for years.
Everyone is involved with nourish.NJ, including our partners and friends, are an integral part of helping us transform the lives of our guests for the better.
Dr. Rauchberg was featured in nourish.NJ Newsletter
MORRIS COUNTY — The NJ Coalition for Education and Positive Choices is rapidly becoming a household name in Morris County. Word is spreading about the many initiatives being instituted by this unique, powerful group that provides the community with facts and information in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. Everyone is quickly realizing the benefit to families when they sign on. The importance of introducing kids to new activities and promoting substance-free events that keep them occupied (such as sports, exercise, career days, teen dances, and activities with law enforcement) is of paramount concern when it provides ways to uphold a child’s self-esteem. The Coalition is a pro-active team compromised of elected officials, law enforcement, educational leaders, and concerned citizens who are up to date on the latest crazes and abuses that are plaguing our children.
Please join officers and police departments from all over the state at the Coalition’s Annual Law Enforcement Night. It is at this event that youngsters get to see firsthand how law enforcement officers are positive influences in our community. Law Enforcement Night has been known to further develop these relationships often providing career opportunities for teens who might not have ever considered such a path.
The equipment on display at this event is known to even awe adults. Never will one see such an array of machinery like this at one location. Kids are able to ride the horses provided by the Park Police, see the Morris County Hope Van, peruse ambulances, emergency vehicles of every shape and size, wearing riot gear, try on handcuffs and comingle with the law enforcement community in a fun atmosphere.
The important aspect to remember here is that law enforcement is trained to make these kids feel safe and important. Confidence and self-esteem go a long way in helping a child say no to his peers when the time arises.
Law Enforcement Night will be held on March 11 starting at 7:00 p.m. Doors Open 6:45 p.m. Th event will be held at Mennen Sports Arena, 161 E. Hanover Avenue, Morristown.
PARSIPPANY — Nate Hayes, a scout with Troop 39, attended the Parsippany-Troy Hills Council meeting on Tuesday, February 15 to earn his “Communication Badge.” Nate is in the sixth grade at Brooklawn Middle School.
To earn a communication badge, the scout can select from a list of requirements. The scout can choose to attend a public meeting (city council, school board, debate) where several points of view are given on a single issue.
Practice active listening skills and take careful notes of each point of view. Then the scout had to prepare an objective report that includes all points of view that were expressed, and share this with their counselor.
Communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The field of communication promotes the effective and ethical practice of human communication.
This badge is one of the many badges the scout must earn before earning Eagle Rank.
Troop 39 offers a wide range of activities and learning experiences for your child that focuses on their continued growth as they progress through the program. They strive to incorporate education, character building, growth, teamwork, and primarily FUN for our Scouts. They are a “Family Friendly” troop that encourages Moms or Dads to attend our meetings, special events, and camping trips so that everyone can experience the fun, together.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Rotary collaborated with community leaders who want to get to work on projects that have a real, lasting impact on people’s lives. Due to the generous donors, the Parsippany Rotary International Winter Coat Program was a MEGA Success. The outpouring of donations from various families, businesses, Rotary’s Partnered organizations PAL, Gandhian Society, NRIVA, Vasavi Society, GOPIO, and individuals enabled us to provide Up to 400 winter coats and Up to 200 New Winter blankets to children, homeless, and adults and supporting three different organizations of Table of Hope, Hope1 and Hope Hub.
This program is made possible because of great Teamwork and thorough planning and organizational efforts of all Individuals from Parsippany Rotary International, PAL, Gandhian Society, NRIVA, Vasavi Society, and GOPIO. A special thank-you goes to PAL for generously lending the space to drop off winter coats and accessories. Special thank you to the owners of Rishtaa Banquet Hall for hosting the Winter Coats donation event on February, 12.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Parsippany Rotary, PAL, Gandhian Society, NRIVA, and Vasavi Society for Winter Coats, Blankets and accessories Collections, Organizing and transporting coats between sites. This project was a huge effort collectively by all volunteers who donated their time and energy teams helped to shop, some transported the coats and some spent many hours organizing the coats and event preparations. This program could not have happened without them, we thank all of them.
Coats and blankets were donated to Table of Hope
The Winter Coats and Blankets event was attended by Elect District Governor-Sam Maddali, Parsippany Mayor James Barberio, Council President Michael dePierro, Vice President Loretta Gragnani, Councilmen Frank Neglia, and Justin Musella. Rotary Directors and Officers Santosh Peddi, Ravi Chhabra, Ravi Annadanam, Ylka Padilla, Venkat Bijjala. PAL Director Sam Yodice. Gandhian Society Founder and Directors Mr.Bhutala, Rajendar Dichpally, Mahesh, Vijaya Nadella, Dr.Asha Samant, Bhagavan Pingili, Jigar Shah, Anil Pulligala.
NRIVA Board members and E-Directors: TP (Rao Tummala), Ravi Peddi, Gangadhar Vuppala, Guru Alampalli, Committee leaders-Naga Mahender, Om Maduri. It was a great addition to the Coat Program this year, we’d also like to acknowledge NAPA Organization-Balaji Jilla for their Kind offering hand for any donation on winter clothing project in the future for children, homeless, and adults.
To all of the donors who dropped off coats and donated for the great Cause, all who are too numerous to mention, we send a heartfelt thank-you for supporting the Winter Coat Program and we Continue on Rotary’s mission to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Rotary members look for opportunities to improve our communities today and invest in the next generation for tomorrow.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio with members of Parsippany Rotary Club
PARSIPPANY — A man who wandered out of CareOne, on Friday night was found dead on Saturday, authorities confirmed.
John Eschenbach walked away from the Care One facility located at 100 Mazdabrook Road in Parsippany sometime Friday evening.
His body was found on Saturday morning. It was not clear where, though. He is described as having black hair, a grey mustache, a thin build, and is approximately 5’5 feet tall. He was last seen wearing a grey long-sleeve T-shirt with a green horizontal stripe across the middle, blue jeans, and white sneakers. He was not wearing a jacket or any headwear. He had no money, credit cards, or access to a vehicle.
Eschenbach suffered from dementia and other medical issues.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Green Team and The Parsippany Environmental Advisory Committee are Going “Jersey Native”!
Did you know that providing habitat for beneficial pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and insects is one of the most important things you can do for the environment? Maintaining sustainable landscapes by promoting the planting of native plants creates an ecosystem that has a far-reaching impact.
The Parsippany Green Team and The Parsippany Environmental Advisory Committee are helping coordinate “The Plants for Pollinators Online Sale”, plantsale@greatswamp.org, which is operated with the promotion and volunteers from Community Plant Sale Partners that include ten towns and seven community organizations.
What are Native Plants?
Native plants are species that were present at the beginning of the European settlement of North America. These plants have evolved and established symbiotic relationships with other native plants, insects, and animals, and many are dependent on one another to succeed. Once established these plants do very well with minimal care.
Why Consider Native Plants?
Native plants have evolved to flourish within their specific ecosystems and thereby, support ecosystems with more diversity than those with exotic or non-native plantings. Exotic plants may offer a nectar source for wildlife, but often their leaves, fruits, pollen, and nectar do not meet the nutritional needs of the wildlife. When a region has too few native plants, the food web, the ecosystem, is jeopardized and flora and fauna decline.
What Going “Jersey Native” can do for your Jersey garden?
• Native plants save time. Native plants are hardy, low-maintenance, and well-adapted to the local climate and soil. They have natural defenses to plant diseases, harmful insects, and pests. Once established, native plants flourish with normal rainfall and minimal care.
• Native plants save money. Natives require little or no fertilizers or pesticides, saving you money.
• Native plants attract and support biodiversity. New Jersey, the most densely populated state, has lost a considerable amount of wildlife habitat. Native plants in your yard can create new habitats to help balance the loss. Plant a variety of native plants to provide year-round sources of nectar, seeds, and fruits and diverse types of cover for birds, butterflies, and insects.
• Improve water quality. Native plant roots help prevent erosion by holding soil in place, increasing infiltration of rainwater into the ground, and filtering pollutants like lawn chemicals from the water. Since native plants lessen the need to apply fertilizers and pesticides, they keep our water cleaner and healthier by reducing the amount of pollution that rainwater runoff can carry into our waterways.
Our joint goal is to foster broad adoption of native plant gardens across our area to create necessary habitats for the pollinator insects and bird communities that are foundation elements of our local ecosystem.
The Great Swamp Water Shed Association (GSWA), in conjunction with the sale, is offering a native pollinator plant webinar series in preparation for our Native Plants for Pollinators Sale taking place online April 1-22. Join GSWA for “What’s the Buzz”? the second in a three-part series of free one-hour webinars, as we take a closer look at our native pollinators and the important roles they play in our gardens and in supporting healthy ecosystems. More than 75% of all flowering plants need pollinators to reproduce – and your garden veggies need their help too! Native pollinators have fascinating life histories, so knowing about gardening for pollinators from the insects’ perspective will enable you to truly welcome them to your yard. URL/Signup Link https://www.greatswamp.org/event/native-pollinators-whats-the-buzz/
Contact plantsale@greatswamp.org to request ongoing email updates and reminders.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, February 5, over 300 youth in the Scouts BSA program participated in the annual Fishawack Klondike Derby, a team competition testing Scouting skills and knowledge. The event was held at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Byram Township.
Sled Captain Nicholas Shatynski, of Whippany, is honored to hold the 1st Place Junior Klondike Sled Plaque on behalf of the entire Troop 173 (Parsippany) Junior Sled Team.
Those youth who compete maneuver a Klondike sled with their equipment from one town to the next around the reservation. It is somewhat reminiscent of the Gold Rush of many years past in Alaska, with towns such as Nome, Barrow, and Juneau. At each town, the team and its captain decide how to best utilize the members’ skills to solve a problem within a certain time constraint. Each team was tested on various skills including Pioneering, First Aid, Shelter Building, Orienteering, Shooting, Scout Lore, Cooking, Nature, and Flint & Steel (a.k.a. Fire Building).
The sled teams spent nine hours in 20 to 25-degree weather preparing and pulling their sleds from town to town in the competition on that day.
Junior teams are limited to Scouts 13 years old and younger. Senior teams may include Scouts up through 17 years of age. Troop 173 in Parsippany fielded one Junior and one Senior team.
The Junior team, under the leadership of Nicholas Shatynski of Whippany, and assisted by Andrei Filipescu of Parsippany, placed first out of a field of 16 teams. Additionally, the Senior team scored in the top quarter of its field. The Senior Scouts assisted in the training and guidance that the Junior team used to win in their field.
Troop 173 is one of three Scouts BSA Troops in Parsippany, but all troops may include youth from surrounding areas. More information is available by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec) Team took third place in the New Jersey Region III Competition. Parsippany Hills was one of ten schools that competed virtually on Saturday, January 29, and earned over 45 awards and honors, including a scholarship awarded to Lindsey Lee for receiving the highest overall score in the Region at the Varsity level. The team consisted of nine competitors and seven alternates. The competing members were: Katharine Arthur, Ram Gupta, Lindsey Lee, Adrina Livingston, Catherine Peng, Hrishikesh Reddy, Andrew Song, Ash Stone, and Danial Tanveer. Alternate team members who participated were: Waleed Alim, Kenneth Cheng, Dylan Chiu, Alexa Dela Cruz, Nishanth Makkithaya, Chaitanya Matrubai, and Adomas Vaitkus. The team will now move on to the State competition, which will be held virtually on Saturday, February 26.
Academic Decathlon is a ten-event scholastic competition for high school students. The events include math, science, social science, literature, economics, art, music, speech, essay, and interview. This year’s theme is Water: A Most Essential Resource. Team coaches are Jaclyn Bevacqua, an Italian teacher, and Jacqueline Forte, a Spanish teacher.
PARSIPPANY — Daniel Kempf was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2021 semester.
Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors.
Daniel is a 2017 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.
Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university that prepares its students to meet tomorrow’s most daunting challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. Through 33 undergraduate majors, more than 30 advanced degree programs, and nationally recognized community partnerships, Clark fuses rigorous scholarship with authentic world and workplace experiences that empower our students to pursue lives and careers of meaning and consequence.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Judi Chase was one of the newest members to join the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
Club President Connie Keller said “Kiwanis is something so good that each of us loves to share it. What better way to show our love for our club and our community than to welcome a new member to our club? Today we’re very pleased to welcome Judi to our club. We welcome Judi to our global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
The New Jersey District of Kiwanis International currently has 80 active Kiwanis Clubs, with a total of 1395 members. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has a total of 70 active members.
During the pandemic, Kiwanis ‘Feeding our Neighbors” has distributed over 358,400 pounds of food, to 8,980 families, over 17,000 children with a retail value of over $600,000. The next food distribution is scheduled for Saturday, March 19. Any resident that needs food can register at kiwanishelps.org. The registration is 100% confidential and is used to make sure we have enough food at each location. Other locations include Roxbury, Rockaway, Livingston, South Orange, and Maplewood.
“Kiwanis Feeding our Neighbors” was started in December 2019 by Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury President Cain Pope and has spread to many Morris County Kiwanis Club and other clubs in New Jersey as far away as Asbury Park, South Orange, Maplewood, Clifton, and Bridgewater.
Kiwanis does not ask for proof of income. The only thing we ask for is name, email address, the town of residence, and the number of children. The information is 100% confidential and is used to make sure we have a sufficient supply of food at each location and for informing the public of future food distributions. We are always looking for donations to support this operation. Click here to make a donation.
“Kiwanis club members believe in service,” said Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Connie Keller. “They care about children. They’re interested in the community around them because the community matters to them. They’re people like you. Friends. Neighbors. Volunteers who want to make a difference.”
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. It is not religious-based or partisan in any way.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany supports ten K-Kids clubs, Lake Parsippany Elementary School, Eastlake Elementary School, Intervale School, Mt. Tabor Elementary School, Littleton Elementary School, Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, Troy Hills Elementary School, Northvail Elementary School, Knollwood School, and Rockaway Meadow Elementary School, two builders clubs, Central Middle School and Brooklawn Middle School; two Key Clubs, Parsippany Hills High School and Parsippany High School and one Aktion Club.
Interested in learning more about the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, contact President Connie Keller. Click here to view the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany website.
MORRIS COUNTY — Held in any kind of weather, the family-friendly golf event and chili sampling raised nearly $40,000 to help ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and households in poverty — those struggling to afford the basics even before the pandemic hit.
Hosted by United Way of Northern New Jersey in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Branchville, Newton, and Wallkill Valley, the event also featured food from local restaurants, raffle prizes from local businesses and community members, and live music by Sussex County band R.E.NO.
The event was made possible in part by Name a Nine sponsors Franklin Mutual Insurance and Thorlabs and Habanero Sponsors ADP TotalSource, Edem Title Agency, Homebridge Financial Services, Lakeland Bank, navitend, Newton Medical Center Foundation, and Selective Insurance.
MORRIS COUNTY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced on Valentine’s Day that her office collected over 3,250 Valentines distributed to health care providers across New Jersey’s 11th district, written by residents as a part of her “Valentines for Healthcare Heroes” program.
“After hearing from our healthcare providers about how challenging these recent months have continued to be, we wanted to make sure they knew how much NJ-11 appreciates their hard work to keep us safe,” said Rep. Sherrill. “We saw an outpouring of support for this program and I especially want to thank our students for the beautiful cards they made.”
“On behalf of the entire Atlantic Health System team, I want to thank Congresswoman Sherrill for not only bringing these heartwarming Valentine’s Day cards to our team members but for always being there to support us with whatever we need,” said Nikki Sumpter, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Atlantic Health System. “Throughout the pandemic, she has continually stood by our side and helped empower our team to continue providing the highest quality care to our patients and communities.”
“We greatly appreciate Congresswoman Sherrill’s ongoing advocacy efforts to support health care providers, as well as the community’s show of appreciation to providers who pour their hearts into caring for patients on Valentine’s Day and every day,” said Ashish Parikh, MD, Chief of Quality, Summit Health.
“Thank you to Representative Mikie Sherrill and all of the community members who made the thoughtful Valentine cards for our healthcare workers at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Your support and encouragement really touched our hearts,” said Richard L. Davis, President, and CEO, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
“What a wonderful gesture from Congresswoman Sherril and the entire community to share their love and appreciation with our team! Every single card made us smile and will help energize us as we shift our focus back to more wellness and preventative care for our patients,” said Katherine Fowler, Executive Director of Vanguard Medical Group.
“We are grateful that the ongoing efforts of our amazing healthcare heroes are recognized and appreciated by the communities we serve. Our staff does this work every day out of a love for their patients and the community. We so appreciate the heartfelt sentiments shared with us,” said Eva Turbiner, President & Chief Executive Officer, Zufall Health.
“The Mountainside team sure felt the love this Valentine’s Day! The outpouring of gratitude rejuvenates us in our mission to care for our patients, community, and one another,” said Tim O’Brien, CEO, Mountainside Medical Center.
Rep. Sherrill’s “Valentines for Healthcare Heroes” program provided the community an opportunity to say thank you to our healthcare workers for their hard work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Valentines collected by Rep. Sherrill’s office was delivered to the following healthcare providers:
Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
MORRIS COUNTY — Congressional District 11 Candidate Paul DeGroot, Esq., held a cocktail reception at The Mansion in Mountain Lakes.
Paul DeGroot comes from a blue-collar family with conservative values. Born and raised in Passaic County to a firefighter dad and a homemaker mom, he went to public schools in Clifton, commuted to Montclair State College, and went on to graduate from the University of Maryland with a degree in political science. While there, he joined the College Republicans and did a six-month internship on Capitol Hill for a local congressman.
DeGroot attended the Widener University School of Law in Delaware while earning his spurs as a businessman, working as a sports equipment distributor for two major sporting goods companies which helped pay for his tuition. He was awarded his JD in 1993. In 1996, DeGroot found his calling as a prosecutor for the State of New Jersey. “For 25 years, it was a beautiful career,” he states. “I developed the skills needed to debate, argue, persuade, and negotiate. I did close to a hundred trials and I resolved thousands of cases.” DeGroot ultimately was promoted to Chief Prosecutor for the Homicide, Narcotics, and Internal Affairs Corruption units.
Members of Passaic County Prosecutor’s OfficeLisa Chase LoBiondo and Montville Mayor Frank CooneyParsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella and Montville Mayor Frank CooneyFormer Passaic County Prosecutor Ronald Fava, Esq.
Here is Paul’s speech which he delivered to a room of supporters:
Good evening and thank you for coming. I appreciate your support and hope you like what you’re about to hear enough to talk me up to family, friends, and neighbors; because that’s one of the most important ways to get my message out.
One of the questions that I’ve been asked repeatedly is why do I want to run for Congress? To answer that question, you have to go back to my childhood and how I was raised.
I was raised in a blue-collar union household, firefighter father and a homemaker mother. I was born and raised in Passaic County and went to public schools.
I had a wonderful childhood with caring parents, but like all good parents there was discipline and THE RULES– do what mom and dad say, play fair, work hard, and CARE about others…. It could be small things like helping your neighbor paint her steps, helping your dad shovel snow, …or related to my career as a Prosecutor helping the victims of crime, helping bring justice…it might be in relation to a once in a lifetime event like helping deliver 9/11 Red Cross supplies to Ground Zero or even helping chase down a mugger in NYC and holding him for police. Then tonight I am reminded by a dear friend about a day in our youth when he was drowning and I was thankfully there to help. Ken, thank you for your support and for bringing me back to that day when all I cared about was getting to you in time.
Now America Needs Help, and I care enough to do something about it!
In one year’s, time under the Biden administration, we have seen:
Inflation goes through the roof.
China and Russia growing stronger militarily and economically.
Gas prices rising because of energy dependence.
Food costs skyrocketing.
Illegal immigration flooding our Southern Border.
Education that turns from the brilliance of our founding fathers and descends into an endless abyss of self-reflection, doubt, and division of children on their race.
Rising crime rates and Law Enforcement being murdered and made to be the villains instead of the heroes they are.
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is an enabler. She is the bartender that keeps on serving drinks to the alcoholic at the bar. She will keep signing off on all the failed decisions and policies of Biden until we stop her and tell her NO MORE.
On the campaign trail, a gentleman asked me “how much does a congressman make” I replied, “I don’t know”. He asked me “but you get a pension don’t you” again I replied, “I don’t know”. Astounded he asked “What, you never looked it up?” I replied, “NO because it’s not the reason I am running, I am running because I care.”
Too many times candidates run on what they are against …I am running on a platform of what I am for.
I am an American first policy. It’s the first question we should ask of all policies, is this what is good for America?
I am for getting the government off the backs of small businesses through deregulation. Having been and being a small business owner, I know that they are the engine that can fuel our economy if we just stop setting up unnecessary roadblocks. I care about the men and women who get up every morning, devoted to their small businesses.
I am for legal immigration, heck, I married it…or her as the case may be. lol My wife, Sharon, waited for two years to come to our county and when she did she became a citizen, put herself through college and entered the business world….a true success story However, I do forcefully oppose those who try to sneak in through the back door. I care about the millions of legal immigrants that help make up the backbone of America and play by the rules to do so.
I am for common sense energy independence. Energy independence allows us to control foreign policy, and lower prices at home, which in turn lower the price of all things that touch upon transportation. However, I will always look for protecting the environment that our children will grow in. Having camped across the county and seen almost 40 states I appreciate and love all the beauty that our national parks represent. I care about striking the right balance to ensure a bright future for our children…and theirs.
I am for the break up of big tech…these monopolies can not continue to exist in the way they do. They stifle free speech and competition. I care about ALL voices being heard and ALL entrepreneurs having a chance in this industry.
I will always look to cut pork-barrel small-minded projects. Once elected, I will care about the American wallet as if it was my own…and being of Dutch heritage, being frugal is cooked into my DNA.
I will urge our Congress to tackle the big picture of getting seniors hearing, vision, and dental care; not by spending more taxpayer money but by cutting wasteful spending on things like:
Funding Model UN competition I Afghanistan
Funding Research on Zebrafish on Nicotine
Buying statue of Bob Dylan for Embassy in Mozambique
Studying the connection between drinking alcohol and going to ER
Bring Servian cheese up to international standards
I kid you not, these are all items funded by Congress
I will demand that Veterans are treated with more respect and better medical care. I saw firsthand the troubles of eldercare as I assisted in placing my 90 year old uncle into assisted living and watched my father struggle to pay for long-term care when my mother had a stroke. I care about our senior citizens because I believe how we care for them shows who we are as a people.
As a 25-year career prosecutor who was chief of homicide, narcotics, and government corruption, I will always support the men and women of law enforcement. When streets are safe, communities thrive. Children go to school and people go to work. I represented the victims of crime and I know firsthand their feelings of helplessness and loss. Mikie Sherrill has never taken the 3:00 a.m. phone call regarding a tragic murder, worked a wiretap trying to stop a shipment of drugs, or prosecuted a government employee for stealing $345,000 from the very people they should be helping at the Board of Social Services. I have!
I am for a limited better government that HELPS its citizens care for their families, the elderly, and Veterans. Not the abuse of government by the liberal left. I’m crazy enough to believe that government should be a helping hand and not an open wallet.
Finally, as a husband to a beautiful wife Sharon who is also a working mom, we understand the challenges facing our children: our son, Alexander, four, and our daughter, Jordan, one. With a vested stake in CD11 where I live and in the country, I love, I want to make sure all children have the benefits and opportunities I had. I care enough to throw my experience, my knowledge, my very self into this race to ensure a better tomorrow.
I hope, with your help, that on November 8 we can together change the future of CD11 and write a new, wonderful tomorrow. I hope you’ll join me in my mission.
I am Paul DeGroot, your next congressman for CD 11.
MORRIS COUNTY — Continuing his momentum heading into the Morris County Republican Committee convention, key Republicans from four of the five largest municipalities among Republican primary voters in the County threw their backing behind Tayfun Selen for Congress. The list includes Mayors of two of the three largest municipalities – Rockaway Mayor Joe Jackson and Jefferson Mayor Eric Wilsusen – as well as Parsippany Councilman Paul Carifi and Republican Chair Lou Valori.
“Last year’s election shows the Democrats are facing real headwinds from the liberal Biden-Pelosi-Sherill agenda in Washington, and New Jersey voters are craving new leadership to provide affordability and get America back on track. Tayfun Selen is the best candidate for Republicans, with a proven conservative record and inspiring life story. I’m proud to support him,” said Parsippany Republican Chairman Lou Valori.
The announcement follows on last week’s major endorsements for Selen of four Republican Morris County Commissioners including Stephen Shaw, Deb Smith, John Krickus, and Kathy DeFillippo. The most recent reports filed with the Federal Elections Commission also show Selen currently leading the pack with the largest cash-on-hand.
“Tayfun’s stopped higher taxes four years in a row by bringing business-smarts to government. That’s what we need in Washington. Less talk, more action, to deliver greater affordability for New Jersey taxpayers,” said Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen. “There is no better way to have Republican fighting to keep the American dream alive, than someone who has actually lived it. Democrats are scared of Republicans like Tayfun Selen.”
“I’m excited about the momentum we are creating to build this campaign from the ground-up, unite Republicans, and be in the strongest position to take on Pelosi’s local rubber-stamp in Mikie Sherrill,” added Selen, who serves as the Director of the Morris County Board of Commissioners. “I want to thank the Mayors, council members, and Republican Party officials who are standing with me in this effort. My agenda in Congress will be to stop higher taxes, reduce our debt, enhance strict border security, fight for our Veterans, and hold adversaries like China accountable. I’m looking forward to sharing more announcements in the coming days.”
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood announce the hiring of Michael J. McDonald as Assistant Prosecutor for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Assistant Prosecutor McDonald was officially sworn in by Prosecutor Carroll at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office on February 14, 2022.
Assistant Prosecutor McDonald will be assigned to the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit that serves to investigate and prosecute sex crime offenders and works to protect our children from exposure to criminal and predatory misconduct.
Assistant Prosecutor McDonald most recently served as a Deputy Attorney General for the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and was assigned to the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability. He formerly served as the First Assistant Prosecutor for the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office (WCPO) since 2012.
Previously, he also was employed as a trial attorney for a private law firm and as an Assistant Prosecutor at the WCPO from 1991 through 1998. He also served as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. John C. Stritehoff, Jr., J.S.C. in Warren County. AP McDonald is a certified instructor at the Office of the Attorney General Advocacy Institute.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts with a Business Major and Classics Minor from Gettysburg College, and a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University. Prosecutor Carroll said, “The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is fortunate to have a prosecutor with such a wealth of experience joining our ranks.”
MORRIS COUNTY — Atlantic Health System appointed Eric Steinberger as Chief Marketing Officer.
Steinberger brings decades of leadership experience in the Finance, Media, and Retail industries, along with a deep skillset for understanding the consumer behavior behind the brand choice. As Chief Marketing Officer, he is focused on refining and implementing a comprehensive and modern strategic marketing plan. He will help Atlantic Health System connect with patients in new and easier ways, reduce barriers to access, and amplify the system’s brand position as a provider of the highest quality care combined with the best experience for patients, families, and caregivers.
“Health care is in the middle of an incredibly challenging and transformative time, but with that comes new opportunities to redefine the ways patients, as consumers of health care, learn about and engage with care providers,” said Steinberger. “I am excited to join an Atlantic Health System team that keeps the patient at the center of every decision, and I look forward to developing new and lasting ways to connect with the communities we serve.”
Steinberger joins Atlantic Health System after seven years with internationally known retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer. Along with overseeing the brand’s entire print and digital marketing, media, creative, content, and public relations operations, he also led efforts to cater specific products, services, and experiences to consumers based upon their unique stage in life (college, wedding, and baby to name a few). Prior to Bed Bath & Beyond, Eric was a Senior Partner at Rosetta, a marketing strategy consulting firm and digital agency, where he held various roles, including managing client relationships, and leading the marketing strategy consulting practice for the organization. He has also held previous leadership positions at global brands AOL, Inc. and American Express, where he successfully managed the Platinum and Centurion card portfolios among other roles
“Eric is a dynamic leader who can break through the noise to focus on what matters,” said Nikki Sumpter, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Atlantic Health System. “I look forward to working with him to increase awareness and engagement among current and prospective patients, referring physicians, and other key stakeholders in our community.”
PARSIPPANY — Township Council of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold an Agenda Meeting on Tuesday, February 15.
Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings. All meetings will be held in the Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.
MORRIS COUNTY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) led ten fellow Frontline Members of Congress in a letter this week to President Joe Biden urging the Administration to support and help negotiate a targeted relief package to assist small businesses currently suffering from the surge in Omicron-variant transmission.
Consumer demand for businesses centered on in-person gatherings, such as restaurants and live venues, has been greatly impacted by the current wave of Omicron cases while workforce shortages for these industries have been exacerbated as transmission and hospitalizations rise. At the same time, the essential small business relief programs available earlier in the pandemic are no longer in place, making it difficult for hard-hit businesses to make ends meet. Combined, the nation could see a new wave of business closures in the coming months without additional, targeted assistance.
“As we have met with small business owners and local elected officials over the past several months, we have heard unanimous concern about the impact of Omicron on the economic health of our communities,” wrote the lawmakers in their letter to President Biden. “To this end, we urge the Administration to immediately work with Congress to pass a targeted small business relief package that focuses on the industries most hard-hit by the Omicron surge.”
In addition to leading this letter, Rep. Sherrill for the past two years has been a strong advocate for enhanced assistance and relief for small businesses, the lifeblood of the nation’s economy and communities. She co-sponsored the original RESTAURANTS Act in July 2020, which was enacted through the American Rescue Plan as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. She also led advocacy to expand funding for the RRF and co-sponsored a bill to replenish those funds for restaurants in need. In addition, she co-sponsored the Save Our Stages Act in September 2020, which was enacted through the December 2020 COVID-19 relief package, and co-sponsored legislation to provide an extension of this support to live venues. Finally, she also led outreach to extend the Employee Retention Tax Credit for hard-hit small businesses.
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“We greatly appreciate Congresswoman Sherrill’s ongoing advocacy efforts to support health care providers, as well as the community’s show of appreciation to providers who pour their hearts into caring for patients on Valentine’s Day and every day,” said Ashish Parikh, MD, Chief of Quality, Summit Health.
