Parsippany Police Seeking Special Law Enforcement Officer Class III

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer. The Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer shall conduct school safety and security duties within the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District.

Applications are due by August 13, 2021

Minimum Qualifications:
• The applicant must be a retired law enforcement officer less than 65 years of age, who served as a duly qualified, fully-trained, full-time officer in any municipality or county of this State or as a member of the State Police and was separated from that prior service in good standing, within three years of appointment to this position. “Good standing” shall exclude a retirement resulting from injury or incapacity.
• Provide a Letter of Good Standing issued by the Chief of the Department you retired from listing the date and type of retirement the applicant received.
• Possess an NJ Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification of NJ State Police Academy Certification.
• Be a resident of the State of New Jersey during his or her term of appointment to this position.
• Be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty as would make the applicant unfit to perform his or her duties.
• The applicant must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• The applicant must successfully pass a background investigation.

• Any applicant offered a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.

Starting Salary for the Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer will be $35.00 per hour and they will work a schedule of up to 40 hours weekly, which will be determined upon hiring. The Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer will only work when school is in session.

For a complete list of minimum qualifications required by law, please refer to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10.

Applications can be obtained at Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall located at:
1001 Parsippany Blvd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
or
Click here for the application.
Applications must be submitted to Town Hall.
Please contact socialmedia@parpolice.com with any questions.

Parsippany Police Department Seeks Public Safety Telecommunicator

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator. Applications are due by August 31, 2021.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must pass a background check

Workweek: Follows 4×4 work schedule, days/nights. Mandatory overtime may be required to accommodate ongoing shifts.

Definition: Supervised Trainee receives and responds to incoming telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services, and/or dispatches appropriate units to response sites. This titled position may not perform all duties listed in this job description and duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Skills/Duties: Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand, and communicate sufficiently in English to perform the duties of this position. Applicants will learn how to use 911, CAD, CJIS, NCIC, and other various systems used by the Police Department.

Maintains a reassuring, calming manner with callers to obtain the required information. Persuades emergency callers to stay on the line. Seeks guidance from supervisory personnel when circumstances warrant significant deviation from preestablished response plans.

In response to medical emergencies, is/will be trained in EMD-Emergency Medical Dispatch to stabilize the medical condition of persona until the arrival of professional medical assistance.

In nonmedical emergencies, may provide precautionary instructions and advice to help ensure the personal safety of persons and/or to minimize loss of property pending arrival of fire, police, or other assistance.

May dispatch nonemergency personnel or equipment. Relays information or instructions to field units via radio or mobile data terminal. As instructed, coordinates the dispatching of units involving two or more government jurisdictions.

Maintains a constant update on the status of emergency units in the field via CAD and radio.

Applications can be obtained at Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall located at:
1001 Parsippany Blvd Parsippany, NJ 07054
or
Click here to download the application.

Applications must be submitted to Town Hall.

Please contact socialmedia@parpolice.com with any questions.

Letter to the Editor: On the Delayed Budget Parsippany Who is Responsible Council or Mayor, Is it Really a Crisis or a Fabrication? 

Dear Editor:

Can not help to think, the Budget is being used as a mechanism to impede the Soriano Administration. Why has not the municipal budget been approved? Ask the republican council.

The town is still functioning; and at least we stopped raiding the water/sewer surplus which should be held in trust for those purposes only; which apparently they were not. (The former Christie Administration used raiding State Funds held in trust for certain purposes for tax fixed; notability Open Space Monies; Barberio was a big Christie supported).

Without seeing COVID’s background in all this is simply using the pandemic for political mind-bending.

If Par rating was AAA, how could this have suddenly changed; “by Council holding up a budget”? A former Soriano Administrator proposed a $4.32 a month average tax hike rejected by the council, that would have done the trick…Why was this rejected?

Council may reduce any item or items in the mayor’s budget by a vote of a majority of the council, but an increase in any item or items therein shall become effective only upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of Council…

August 3, 2021 meeting should be interesting on the subject of the Water System Update; which was in a state of entropy; how much is that costing, and is it depending on a deficit in the surplus caused by former raiding of those funds by the former administration? ( Councilwoman McCarthy explained this in detail)

Is the 15% tax raise Councilman dePierro referring to the water/sewer rate increased voted on by Council to financially manage the degraded water infrastructure? (The slight monthly tax increase would of cover it, along with letting the water/sewer surplus not be raided for other purposes. The senior state tax freeze would have returned this tax raise to resident taxpayers the fee imposed does not.

The former administration had no transparency in its payments to former attorney Inglesino, his Aurora Security hiring for the Carifi Fiasco, and the over $4 million of “local open space funding” that was surrendered to RD developer for a buffer called open space at Waterview. The fact that our water infrastructure was in need of upgrades and suffering from age, was ignored. Where were the disturbed minds then?

Our 2-Party system has divided the US; rather than allowing elements of dynamic human possibilities to have a dialogue we limit ourselves to arguments and taking sides. All is the scene for or against; rather than a true Method of enquiring into the bottom of things and impartially judging according to the weight of proper merit. So it’s simple any democrat can never be right about anything, and lies and distortions prevail. Including those stated by Political BOE members against the Mayor accusing Police to be taken from schools.

Faulkner Act (OMCL) Mayor-Council-Administrator NJSA:40:69A-149 et. seq. VOTERS ELECT MAYOR

Presides over Council. Exercises the executive power of the municipality. Votes only to break ties. Has veto subject to override by 2/3 of all Council members. Appoints municipal clerk, administrator, attorney, tax collector, tax assessor, treasurer, and department heads with Council approval. May remove department heads upon written notice to Council.

COUNCIL
Exercises legislative power of the municipality. Approves Mayor’s appointees for municipal clerk, administrator, attorney, tax collector, tax assessor, treasurer, and department heads. May remove department heads for cause after a hearing. Prepares budget with the assistance of municipal administrator and treasurer.

Nick Homyak

Mental Health Stigma In Asian Culture

By: Esha Patel, is a Junior at Parsippany Hills High School

MORRIS COUNTY — Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in another culture’s environment? Well, I’m about to give you the inside scoop on the stigma behind mental health in the Asian community.

To most members, poor mental health simply doesn’t exist. In this case, the Asian community thinks they are helping their members become mentally stronger by encouraging them to suppress their emotions, but in reality, they are creating a mental health crisis for the individuals who are engaged in the suppression. With the stigma around mental health in Asian culture, it is normalized to assume mental health is not much of a significance anymore.

For example, research conducted and led by Abe-Kim et al. in the United States aimed to determine how many individuals in the Asian community were actually getting the mental health assistance they needed. The study noted,  “…only 8.6 percent of Asian-Americans sought any type of mental health services or resource compared to nearly 18 percent of the general population nationwide” (Spencer et al., 2010). With that 8.6 percentage, it proves the clarity of how little the Asian culture views the seriousness of mental help and awareness. It goes to show how they believe that it is okay for people to suffer in silence rather than getting the help that they need. Parents of Asian culture set very clear expectations for their children as they want them to succeed.

However, they fail to realize that the expense of that, comes with a cost of their child’s mental health and how much pressure is put on young kids growing up. Furthermore, in circulation with society and its embedded judgment, people, specifically when it comes to individuals in the Asian community, feel that they are obligated to live up to those stereotypical expectations.

One’s environment can affect their emotions and their way of thinking as one is continuously conditioned to think their mental health is not important enough to be prioritized and rather more of a burden instead. In this day and age, people value holding up their position in society or in school more than addressing mental exhaustion. The fear of being judged based on something that is considered a weakness overpowers the need to address these serious issues that could slowly and ultimately shadow over an individual’s true strength. Because it is not clearly seen and spoken about, much of the society in the Asian community aim to push their children to be the best, but in doing so, also simultaneously downplay the importance of mental health and what that can unhealthy lead to.

Side note: Despite what society has to think or say, your mental health is important! I urge you to put that as your top priority and get help if needed.

Vehicle Runs Off Roadway and Crashes into Woods

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Michael Hallacy, 18, Tenafly, was driving a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta on New Road when he may have fell asleep and ran off the roadway (to the right), and struck a curb. This accident occurred on Monday, August 1 at 11:44 p.m.

The vehicle is in the woods after the crash
Parts from the vehicle laying on the side of the road
The vehicle being lifted up by an Ajjaco Towing crane
The vehicle being lifted up by an Ajjaco Towing crane

After traveling over the curb the vehicle continued across a grass lawn and began to yaw left. Once across the grass lawn, it crossed the asphalt driveway of 229 New Road, before it struck an aluminum fence. The vehicle had gone through the fence, struck a tree with the front driver’s side portion of the vehicle.

This collision separated the driver’s front wheel and suspension assembly from the vehicle and acted as a pivot point to spin the vehicle further. As the spun in a counter-clockwise direction, it then struck another tree with the right rear wheel. The vehicle then vaulted off four feet retaining wall, traveling another 20 feet into a wooded area.

The vehicle came to a final rest in the woods, facing the opposite direction in which it was traveling.

Hallacy was conscious and alert upon arrival and suffered from multiple facial lacerations as well as a visibly fractured lower right leg/ankle. The windshield on the driver’s side was impacted from the inside and broken outwards. The driver’s seatbelt was fully retracted.

Open containers of alcohol were discovered inside the vehicle, but Hallacy did not display signs of impairment, due to alcohol or narcotics.

The vehicle being lifted up by an Ajjaco Towing crane

Hallacy stated that he did not recall what happened, but he awoke to the vehicle crashing. Officer Daniel Ross determined that Hallacy may have fallen asleep while traveling down the roadway and this was the primary cause of the crash.

The vehicle being lifted up by an Ajjaco Towing crane

Hallacy was transported to Morristown Medical Center by Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance.

Hallacy was charged with 39:4-88, Failure to Observe Traffic Lanes, and 39:4-51B, Possession of open, unsealed alcoholic beverage containers.

Damage on the property of 229 New Road consisted of a cobble curb, grass lawn, Black Aluminum fence, Tree on the property, and wooden retaining wall.

Mr. Hallacy’s vehicle was towed from the scene by Ajaco Towing.

The area where the vehicle landed in the woods
The fence was destroyed by the accident

Parsippany-Troy Planning Board Meeting – July 26, 2021

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Planning Board Meeting – July 26, 2021

Click here to download the agenda.

Department of Community Affairs to Assess Penalties to Township Council

PARSIPPANY — In a letter dated July 15 to the Mayor and Members of the Governing Body, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) stated “failure to comply with the Local Budget Law subjects you to penalties. These penalties consist of a PERSONAL PENALTY in the amount of $25.00 each day that a budget has not been introduced by July 30.”

The township budget should be introduced in February and adopted in March.

As of today, Monday, August 2, the budget has not been introduced by the Township Council.

“The submission of the budget is now three months overdue, as the Local Finance Board granted an extension to March 30 (or your next regularly scheduled meeting thereafter),” said the DCA.

Mayor Soriano submitted a revised budget to the Township Council at the Tuesday, July 20 meeting.

“The Parsippany Township Mayor and Administration worked on the budget for seven months. They expect the Township Council to complete its job in one week … not going to happen. The Administration has solved its deficit problems by pushing a lot of its problems into 2022. The Council needs to understand the effects of kicking so much of the can down the road. We need to try to find a balance so we pay down some of that deficit in 2021 and not just push it all into 2022. It seems odd that Parsippany is the only town in New Jersey to receive a threatening letter from DCA. We are not the only town that has not yet adopted a budget,” stated Council President Michael dePierro.

Mayor Michael Soriano responded to Parsippany Focus “I presented a budget that was worked on in conjunction with the State to ensure it followed all state and township regulations. The budget presented to the Town Council is balanced, includes improvements for the town, police overtime, and does not raise taxes by nearly 15% as Council President Michael dePierro had proposed. This has been a hard year for everyone and I would not put forward a budget that would hurt the people of Parsippany. This Budget must be proposed during tomorrow’s Town Council meeting. In our form of government, the Mayor presents a budget, and the Council may edit it. The Mayor does not have a veto over the Council’s changes. This budget must be presented tomorrow in order for us to move forward as a town and start the recovery process from COVID.”

Councilmember Janice McCarthy stated “It’s unfortunate the Budget was presented by the town to the council so late in the year leaving very little opportunity to analyze the complexities and the impact of the one-time special relief that the DCA (State) granted the town in order to address the town’s ongoing financial issues. While the DCA’s special allowance on appropriations allowed a balanced budget to be presented there are questions on whether it’s a sustainable budget for the township going forward.”

Former Council President Dr. Louis Valori said “We need to get with the times and validate information before we make a public statement the residents of our town will lose trust in our government if not provided with accurate information. Concerning a 2-1/2 % tax increase, this is a no-brainer to approve this budget instead of a 15% tax increase. Let’s work together as a team and Work diligently next year the town will recoup revenues when businesses are fully operational. So please on behalf of the residents stop playing politics and do what rights for the residents of Parsippany.”

“Mayor Soriano did not produce a budget until late July several months after it was due. Mayor Soriano’s neglect has denied the public an opportunity to review his budget. He knows his budget will not survive scrutiny. It’s clear that Mayor Soriano is ruining Parsippany’s financial future,” said Former Mayor James Barberio.

In a conversation with Township Clerk Khaled Madin, he stated “At this time there is no introduction of the budget on Tuesday’s (August 3) agenda.” The next Council Meeting is on Tuesday, August 18.

Stop & Shop Provides Electric Vehicle Fueling Stations to Shoppers

MORRIS PLAINS — Stop & Shop is now providing electric vehicle fueling stations for shoppers. Customers now will be able to charge their cars free of charge while shopping. Stop & Shop is located at 245 Littleton Road, corner of Route 10 East.

Stop & Shop has partnered with Volta Industries to install electric vehicle charging stations at its stores across the Northeast. Stop & Shop is among the first in the Northeast to partner with Volta Charging, an industry leader in electric vehicle charging networks. Volta charging stations can also be found outside Stop & Shop stores located in East Brunswick, New Jersey; Walpole, Massachusetts; Willimantic, Connecticut; and Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Customers with electric vehicles can park in the designated spaces and charge while they shop. On average, a Volta Charging station can deliver up to 30 miles of range per hour. There will be two electric-vehicle charging stations featuring Volta Charging’s signature high-resolution, two-sided, large digital displays at all participating locations.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Volta Charging and offer our customers the benefit of electric vehicle charging at no cost,” said Gordon Reid, President of Stop & Shop. “Providing this convenience allows us to do more than make things easier for our customers; it allows us to also make things better for the environment.”

The company is expected to launch 50 additional Volta Charging stations across five states in the Northeast by the end of 2021.

“We’re proud to expand our partnership with Stop & Shop to provide greater access to open, reliable and convenient charging infrastructure as we see the shift in electric mobility,” said Scott Mercer, Founder, and CEO of Volta Charging. “Volta Charging’s mission is to offer reliable fueling solutions for drivers at the places they visit daily. Working with Stop & Shop allows us to do just that, and help drivers fuel where they already go.”

Family Festival Coming Soon to Lakeland Hills YMCA

MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA’s Family Festival will be held on August 11. For $20.00 for the entire family, the public can enjoy a variety of activities.

The event takes place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the YMCA, 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes. The evening is open to all.

Activities will include a petting zoo, henna tattoos, cultural arts and crafts, archery, giant games, and more. Rides will include a Dixie Whirlwind, bungee trampoline, rock-climbing wall, and vertical rush mega slide.

Food trucks will be on-site serving different types of food — sold separately. Parking will be available at the Y and Mountain Lakes High School parking lot, Powerville Road, with shuttles available.

Click here to register. Click here to download the event flyer.

Surrogate Darling Recognizes National Make-A-Will Month

MORRISTOWN — Surrogate Heather Darling kicks off August by recognizing National Make-A-Will Month with her Surrogate’s Session “Simple Steps to Make Your Will” and by introducing the Morris County Surrogate’s new booklet “The Personal Record” which will be made available through the Surrogate’s Office and in downloadable format at the Surrogate’s website.

“I cannot reinforce enough that EVERYONE needs a Will. A clearly written Will leaves your family and friends with your exact wishes,” said Surrogate Darling.

The Surrogate’s Session “Simple Steps to Make Your Will” is planned for August 18, 2021, at 12:00 Noon. You can register for the online video seminar at the Surrogate’s website which you can participate in from the comfort of your home or office at no cost. The Surrogate will discuss in specifics exactly what you need to make your will and how to do it. It can be as simple as 1. Who do you want as executor? 2. Who do you want to be the legal guardians for your minor children? And 3. What do you want to be done with both your tangible and intangible property?

The Surrogate introduced “The Personal Record” booklet to provide citizens an easy and convenient place to organize and record their personal information. This booklet can serve as a roadmap for family members in the event of an emergency. “I have provided this guide to help Morris County citizens in this important life task and to help them think through what is important to them as well as provide direction in an emergency for friends and family members,” said Surrogate Darling. “This booklet goes as far as to list pets and who should care for them.” Surrogate Darling went on to say “The world today has become extremely complicated. As a Surrogate and as an attorney, I have seen many situations that have left family and friends without the necessary information to handle important personal business in an emergency. I hope this booklet can be of assistance both as a guide to estate planning fundamentals and in emergency situations to help the citizens of Morris County.”

Registration for the Surrogate’s Session and the downloadable booklet “The Personal Record” are available at www.morrissurrogate.com.

Public Hearing About Superintendent of Schools Contract

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the employment of the Superintendent of Schools at its regular meeting to be held on Thursday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to comment upon the proposed amendment, modification, and/or alteration to the Superintendent’s contract.

The Board, pursuant to Open Public Meetings Act, specifically N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b), shall not publicly discuss personnel matters and shall not respond to comments made by members of the public. However, the Board will give all comments appropriate consideration.

The meeting will be held at the Calabria Education Center, Board of Education, 292 Parsippany Road.

 

Sgt. Brian Stanton Retires from Morris County Sheriff’s Office

PARSIPPANY — After over 25 years of service, Parsippany resident Brian Stanton has retired from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office. “The Morris County Sheriff’s Office wishes Sgt. Brian Stanton the best the future has to offer him upon his retirement service to the agency and citizens of Morris County.”

During his career, Sgt. Stanton worked in numerous roles throughout the agency. He spent the majority of his time within the Protective Services Courts Division both as an Officer and eventually returned and finished his journey as a Sergeant within.

Sgt. Stanton also spent fifteen years with the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT) and six years as a Detective and Supervisor in the Warrants Section. Congratulations and best wishes! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Morris County.

The younger of two children, Brian Stanton has lived in Parsippany for 48 years. He graduated from Parsippany High School in 1990 where he lettered in Baseball, Wrestling, and Winter Track.

After attending Morris County Community College and Jersey City State College, Brian graduated from the Morris County Police Academy in 1996. He recently received a Bachelor’s Degree from Centenary University.

Brian Stanton

Brian has served on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council from January 2010 through December 2015. As a member of the Township Council, Brian was the former liaison for the Fire Prevention Bureau, Parsippany Day Care Center, Municipal Alliance Committee, Police Athletic League, and the liaison to the Board of Education which he was instrumental in creating.

Brian is active in many community and political organizations, including the Sons of Italy, The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey, and the Elks Club of Parsippany. Brian was a former member of the PTA’s for both the Rockaway Meadow School and Central Middle Schools.

Brian and his bride, Michele Lupenski-Stanton, recently celebrated their one-year anniversary. Brian has three children from a previous marriage.

The 200 Club of Morris County Kicks Off Sponsorship Drive

MORRIS COUNTY — The 200 Club of Morris County announced the kickoff of their annual canvassing drive for sponsorships for the year 2022. Unique to canvassing this year will be a change in the time frame of the sponsorships. To address and answer the COVID-19 restrictions and dilemmas of the past year and a half, The 200 Club of Morris County will be extending the term of new sponsorships to include the remainder of 2021 as well as all of 2022. This added benefit to our sponsors will give them several additional months of value without any additional outlay of investment.

To add even more benefit to your annual sponsorship commitment, The 200 Club of Morris County will be celebrating our 50th  Anniversary of serving the first responders in our county in May of 2022. Plans and preparations are now being solidified to make this celebration a memorable one. Additionally, the Board of Trustees has enlisted the services of CMA, an established marketing firm, to help expand our organization’s exposure, visibility, and awareness. This injection of public relations and energy, coupled with the 50th  Anniversary Celebration, will create a buzz for The 200 Club around Morris County and beyond. In so doing, exciting new and fantastic opportunities will be available for our sponsors. Your sponsorship in our organization and mission will expand your business’s outreach to a much greater population of residents in our communities and our increasing membership and first responder family.

Please give great thought to your sponsorship of The 200 Club of Morris County to help us sustain and grow the programs that support our first responder family. Your sponsor benefits will cover the period of September 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. A list of benefits for each level is below for your review. Please join us and continue to honor our first responders and in so doing, receive the opportunity and benefit to bring new awareness and visibility to your business. If you have questions, please call Rob D’Emidio at 201-919-2536 or Lori Richmond at 973-630-7933.

2021-2022 200 Club Sponsorships and Benefits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 to DECEMBER 31, 2022

Platinum Sponsorship: $2,500

  • Full page platinum bordered ad in the 50th Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital and printed Journal
  • Two memberships in the 200 Club of Morris County for 2022
  • Logo recognition on the inside back cover of 50th  Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital and printed Journal
  • Logo on posters displayed at all first responder Morris County locations
  • Logo placement at the top of the sponsor page on our website, with web-link
  • Recognition and prominent signage with logo at all 200 Club events for a year
  • Platinum sponsor recognition on all 200 Club e-blasts
  • Electronic form recognition throughout 200 Club social media platform blitz
  • Short promotional video (1-2 min) (at sponsor’s expense) on 200 Club website
  • Possible video segment (at Sponsor’s expense) at the 50th  Anniversary Celebration*

Gold Sponsorship: $1,000

  • Full page gold-bordered ad in the 50th Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital and printed Journal
  • One membership in the 200 Club of Morris County for 2022
  • Logo recognition inside back cover of 50th Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital/ printed Journal
  • Logo placement on posters displayed at all first responder locations in Morris County
  • Logo placement as a gold sponsor on the sponsor page on our website, with web-link
  • Recognition and prominent signage with logo at all 200 Club events for a year
  • Gold sponsor recognition on all 200 Club e-blasts
  • Electronic form recognition throughout 200 Club social media platform blitz
  • Possible Video segment (at Sponsors expense) at the 50th Anniversary Celebration*

Silver Sponsorship: $500

  • Full page silver-bordered ad in the 50 Anniversary/Valor digital and printed journal
  • Line listing as a silver sponsor on the sponsor page on our website, with web-link
  • Line listing on posters displayed at all first responder Morris County locations
  • Silver sponsor privileges will be given to in-kind supporters of The 200 Club of Morris County. Examples of in-kind sponsors would be suppliers of centerpieces, signs, and awards plaques, and sponsors of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, Annual Meeting, and Scholarship Awards Celebration. Questions? Contact Rob D’Emidio at (201) 919-2536.

Bronze Sponsorship: $250

  • Full page bronze bordered ad in the 50th Anniversary/Valor digital and printed Journal
  • Line listing as a bronze sponsor on the sponsor page on our website (no web link)
  • Line listing on posters displayed at all first responder Morris County locations

Congratulatory Ad: $100

  • Celebratory message only for friends and family; no business advertising
  • Half-page ad in the 50th Anniversary/Valor Celebration digital and printed journal
  • There is no presence on the sponsor page of the website

*NOTE: WHETHER OR NOT THE 2022 VALOR AWARDS CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD AS A SEPARATE EVENT HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. HOWEVER, THE 50th ANNIVERSARY AND VALOR AWARD JOURNALS WILL BE COMBINED.

Ad Specifications

Full Page Ad Area: 7″ W x 9″ H

Half Page Ad Area: 7″ W x 4⅜″ H

Please note: Sizes listed above are for the advertising area. Artwork should not exceed the advertising area. Page size is 8½″ W x 11″ H.

Acceptable file formats: EPS or JPEG. PDFs are fine if created for high-resolution printing. Must be at least 300 DPI. All photos must be at least 300 DPI. Ads should be camera-ready and in color.

Questions? Call Sponsorship Chairman Rob D’Emidio at (201) 919-2536 or Club Administrator Lori Richmond at (973) 630-7933.

Click here to become a sponsor.

Three Seats Open on County College of Morris Trustee Board

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County residents interested in serving on the County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees are invited to send their resumes to a special trustee search committee of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners.

Resumes must be received by the search committee by August 27, 2021. The committee will review all the applications and then submit recommendations to the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, who will make the appointments.

Morris County is seeking to fill three board seats. One appointment is to fill a vacant, unexpired term that expires on October 31, 2023.  The other two appointments are to fill two four-year terms, which terms will begin on November 1, 2021.

The two sitting trustees must reapply by the August 27 deadline if they wish to be considered for reappointment.

To qualify for consideration by the search committee, a candidate must be a resident of Morris County for at least four years, and may not hold a current elected office in Morris County or be an employee of Morris County government or CCM.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate independent judgment, distinction in their profession, knowledge of higher education, involvement in their community, and a firm commitment to serving the college. A candidate must be willing to commit at least 20-30 hours a month to his or her duties as a college trustee to be considered for appointment.

Duties of trustees include appointing, supporting, and evaluating the college president; clarifying and, if necessary, revising the college’s mission statement, ratifying long-term plans, approving the college’s educational program, ensuring fiscal viability, and maintaining the college’s physical plant.

The CCM search committee requests a resume and a background statement from each applicant outlining why he or she wishes to serve as a trustee and what specific skills the applicant would bring to the board.

The County College of Morris Board of Trustees is composed of 11 Morris County residents from business, education, law, and other professional fields, who volunteer their services in four-year terms.

By statute, eight members are appointed by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, and two members are appointed by the governor. The Morris County Superintendent of Schools is also a member of the Board by statute. One non-voting CCM graduate member is elected for a one-year term by each year’s graduating class. In addition, the CCM President serves as an ex-officio member.

The Board of Trustees sets policy and has final authority over budgets and expenditures, and the president is responsible for internal administrative operations.

For more information on CCM click here.

Going Away on Vacation? Let Police Department House Watch Program Know

PARSIPPANY — If you are going on vacation or plan to be away from home for an extended period of time, Parsippany Police Department’s House Watch Program can give you peace of mind. Patrol Officers will conduct periodic exterior checks of your home while you are away, monitoring your property for inappropriate activity or emergencies.

Enlisting the police department to keep an eye out for suspicious activity while you are away does not guarantee against loss, theft, damage, or criminal mischief, but it can be a useful deterrent to anyone who may be considering accessing your home for criminal purposes. Please note that enrollment does not create a special duty upon the police department to monitor your home. Patrol Officers will conduct visual inspections of your home’s exterior as time and manpower permits.

  • House checks are not conducted on homes that are occupied for any length of time during the homeowner’s absence.
  • Enrollment is open only to homeowners who will be away for at least three days.
  • The occupant must have established residency at the location.
  • Homes that are vacant or are subject to be shown by a real estate agent are NOT eligible for the program.
  • The residence may NOT remain on House Watch for more than three weeks.

Please fill out the House Watch Request Form and submit it by one of the following means:

All of your information will be kept strictly confidential, and in the event of criminal activity or damage, we will have the ability to contact you.

Click here to download the House Watch Program Request Form.

Parsippany Ballistics Baseball Team Wins the USABL Metro Division Title

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Ballistics baseball team finished a very successful summer season. They won the Summer Slam Baseball Tournament in Howell, New Jersey, and followed that up two days later winning the USABL Metro Division title at Smith Field.

This team, comprised of mostly high school 16-year-olds, went undefeated in a short spring season, ending 5-0.

Mayor Soriano throws out the first ball

The summer regular season ended with a stellar 8-1 record followed by a hard-fought 4-1 victory over the Elizabeth Minutemen at Smith Field the previous week. The championship game saw the Ballistics face a tough Kearny Kardinals team who they beat in extra innings during the regular season. Kearny beat the Garden State Ducks 2-0 to make it to the championship.

The Parsippany Ballistics held a tight 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the 4th inning but after having 4 straight hits and a walk, the barrage of hits continued and with 9 hits in the 4th inning, Parsippany blew the game open en route to a stellar offensive output which put them up 12-0. That ended up being the final score and with that 2 titles in 3 days. The Parsippany Ballistics are led by head coach, Michael Sifonios and assistant coach Keith Sabin. After a three-week break, they will start their fall season in mid to late August. Players are eligible if they are  16 years old or younger as of May 1 and tryouts for fall will begin in mid-August.

Interested players can contact Michael Sifonios at michaelsifonios26@gmail.com.

The summer roster consisted of:

Ryan Sabin
Nick Scerbak
Matthew Colatrella
Dominic Ullman
Tyler Polachek
Wyatt Lang
Ryan Osterhoudt
Jonathan Eichler
Rishab Bamzai
Tyler Helpinstill
Armaan Gupta
Jared Mayer
Matt McCue
Michael Cohen
Nick Jetton
Donnie Keimel

The Parsippany Ballistics have multiple teams from 9u through 18u but age groups vary from season to season.

Spencer Savings Bank Sponsors “Coffee With A Cop”

PARSIPPANY — Spencer Savings Bank Sponsored “Coffee With A Cop” on Friday, July 30.

Spencer Savings Bank is located at 1699 Littleton Road. This event helps the police to continue to build upon their current community policing efforts and foster stronger relationships with the residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

“Coffee With A Cop” was held at Spencer Savings Bank

With the continuous turnout during the event, they addressed topics from simple hellos and introductions to more pressing issues such as traffic concerns and crime around town.

The Parsippany Police Department would like to thank Spencer Savings Bank for coordinating the event.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Dave Cavaliere and Parsippany resident Justin Musella
Remo Dalessandro sampling a donut at “Coffee With A Cop”

Coffee with a Cop is a casual, relaxed way for the community to socialize with their police officers and vice versa. Residents can ask questions, voice concerns, or simply chat with police officers over free coffee and snacks.

Coffee with a Cop is a national program created by Hawthorne Police Department in California that’s strived to close the gap between police officers and the community they serve since 2011. Coffee with a Cop has been hosted in all fifty states and has even expanded to Canada, Europe, Africa, and Australia.

“Coffee with a Cop is on a mission to improve trust and build relationships – one cup of coffee at a time,” their website states.

ENT and Allergy Associates Mandates All Employees Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

PARSIPPANY — ENT and Allergy Associates (ENTA) announced that starting September 7, 2021, all physicians, staff, and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. ENTA is located at 900 Lanidex Plaza, Suite 300. You can reach them by calling (973) 394-1818.

With the COVID-19 virus continuing to impact the country, and the emergence of the Delta Variant, ENTA’s board determined that mandatory vaccinations are the best way to keep employees and patients protected against ongoing and future outbreaks.

Therefore, in a move that is becoming increasingly prevalent among health care groups, universities, and other companies, employees and physicians must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to provide a safe environment for everyone who walks through their doors.

As healthcare professionals in the fields of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and allergy/immunology, ENTA’s physicians and staff are at an increased risk of being exposed to and contracting the virus. Through several months of research and careful consideration, ENTA determined that full vaccinations are the best way to protect all physicians and staff.

“COVID-19 is something we have taken extremely seriously throughout the pandemic, and this decision is not one that we reached lightly,” says ENTA CEO Bob Glazer. “In approving this requirement, the Board and executive leadership team reviewed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York and New Jersey Departments of Health, our own OSHA Advisory Committee, and other relevant resources.”

Glazer continues, “In accordance with ENTA’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of any and all known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases whose impact and spread can be reduced by vaccinations.”

“We trust the science—and it is our duty to provide a safe and protected environment for any who choose to work for this practice,” says ENTA President Robert Green, MD. “These vaccines have been researched, tested, and proven effective. We want every employee to be able to walk into work knowing that we’ve done everything we can to promote and foster a safe and healthy working environment. Mandatory vaccines are a large part of that.”

To learn more about the benefits of ENT and Allergy Associates, or to conveniently find an ENT or Allergy Doctor and then easily book an appointment at the nearest New York or New Jersey location click here or call 1-855-ENTA-DOC.

About ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP:

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA) has over 220 physicians practicing in 40+ office locations in Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, as well as New York City and northern/central New Jersey. Each ENTA clinical location provides access to a full complement of services, including General Adult and Pediatric ENT and Allergy, Voice and Swallowing, Advanced Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Disorders of the Inner Ear and Dizziness, Asthma, Clinical Immunology, Diagnostic Audiology, Hearing Aid dispensing, Sleep and CT Services. ENTA has clinical alliances with Mount Sinai Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, Northwell Health, and a partnership with the American Cancer Society.

Sons of Italy Present Gourmet Cafe Chef with Magnum of Wine

PARSIPPANY — Officers representing the Sons of Italy~Lodge 2561 visited Chef Matthew Pierone at Parsippany’s Gourmet Cafe Italian Restaurant to present him with a magnum of wine in appreciation for his restaurant’s two-day fundraiser to assist our organization.

Chef Pierone’s fundraiser to assist the organization this past July 12 and 13 allowed him to donate approx. $500 to our local Sons of Italy lodge, who will utilize all those funds to assist various local charities.

On behalf of SOI Local 2561, thank you Chef for all you do, not only for the Sons of Italy but for all your thoughtful and extremely generous contributions to the community throughout the year. That generosity does not go unnoticed.

Murphy and Persichilli Strongly Recommend Masking in Indoor Settings

MORRIS COUNTY — Following the recent announcement by the Centers for Disease Control regarding masking, Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli strongly recommended that both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents wear masks in indoor settings when there is increased risk.  
Examples of such situations include:
• Crowded indoor settings
• Indoor settings involving activities with close contact with others who may not be fully vaccinated
• Indoor settings where the vaccine status of other individuals in the setting is unknown
• Where an individual is immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease 
Governor Murphy and Commissioner Persichilli made the following statement:
“Our metrics are trending in the wrong direction, and new data suggests the Delta variant is more transmissible even among vaccinated individuals, which is why we are making this strong recommendation.  
“Fortunately, our numbers are a fraction of those in many other states, most of which have significantly lower vaccination rates. Should our numbers reach those levels, we reserve the right to take more drastic action, including a statewide mask mandate. 
“We have crushed this virus repeatedly like no other state in the nation, and we are proud to boast among the country’s highest vaccination rates. But at this point, given where our metrics are now, we feel the best course of action is to strongly encourage every New Jerseyan, and every visitor to our state, to take personal responsibility and mask up indoors when prudent. 
“And we equally encourage every unvaccinated resident or visitor to get vaccinated. The vaccines are proven safe and highly effective, and are the surest way we can end this pandemic.”