It’s Official – Cinépolis Is Not Reopening

Frank L. Cahill
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It’s Official – Cinépolis Is Not Reopening

PARSIPPANY — Although the rumors were circulating, it is now the fact that Cinépolis is not reopening.

Cinépolis, located in the Morris Hills Shopping Center, was closed due to COVID, but it has been confirmed that it will not reopen.

Although the signs painted on the building indicate they are open during renovations, the doors are locked. A view of their website also states they are open during renovations. When renovations were announced in May 2019, Cinépolis Parsippany the 38,865-square-foot project will encompass 12 film screens and 719 seats.

Theater seating in Mansfield. (Editor’s Note: I personally visited and sat in this seat during a movie preview)

Cinépolis announced a multi-million dollar renovation to enhance its existing New Jersey theater locations in Parsippany and Mansfield. Mansfield renovations were completed in August 2019 which now features a 13-Screen Movie Theater, In-Seat Food Delivery Service, Fully Reclining Leather Seats, a Full Menu and More.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council renewed the Retail Liquor License for Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas at its regular council meeting held on October 20, 2020.

Cinépolis Succasunna closed permanently on January 5, 2020.

These three locations were the only Cinépolis owned in New Jersey. In July 2016, when Cinépolis announced their acquisition of the three theaters, located in Morris and Warren counties, April Mendoza, then-vice president of Cinépolis USA, said the Parsippany location was a “good place” to introduce the company’s new theater concept, noting that it was chosen due to its “suburban atmosphere” located outside of a city area.

The theaters once operated as the Clearview for several years before it was purchased by Bow Tie Theatres in 2013. Cinepolis USA Purchased Five Locations from Bow Tie Cinemas in in summer of 2016.

  • Cinépolis West Hartford — West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Cinépolis Mansfield — Hackettstown, New Jersey
  • Cinépolis Parsippany — Parsippany, New Jersey (now closed)
  • Cinépolis Succasunna — Succasunna, New Jersey (now closed)
  • Cinépolis Chelsea — New York, New York

Cinepolis now has 27 locations in California (10), Connecticut (1), Florida (4), New Jersey (1), Maryland (1), New York (1), Ohio (1), and Texas (8)  under the Cinepolis, Cinepolis Luxury Cinema or Moviehouse and Eatery brands. The Luxury Cinema locations offer reclining leather seating with in-theater food and drink service and a full bar.

Parsippany Focus left a message for the owners of Morris Hills Shopping Center, but at press time they did not return calls.

The exterior walls are painted “We’re Open, but We’re Getting a Facelift”
The interior of Cinepolis
The interior of Cinepolis

 

Fedex left a note on the door, after trying to deliver a package

Five Candidates Submitted Petitions for Board of Education Positions

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Five Candidates Submitted Petitions for Board of Education Positions

PARSIPPANY — Five candidates have filed to run for three available seats on the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District’s Board of Education, according to the Morris County Clerk’s Office.

According to the list posted on the website of the Morris County Clerk’s Office, Current Board members Judy Mayer and Susy Golderer along with newcomers Jack S. Raia, Robert Quinn, and Sheethal M. Abraham have all filed to run for the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District’s Board of Education.

Mayer, Golderer, and Frank Neglia’s term end December 31, 2021.  Current Board President Frank Neglia, chose not to run for Board of Education but is seeking a position on the Township Council.

The election for each seat will be held on November 2, 2021. Each seat will be held for three years.

The Board of Education is made up of nine members who are elected by registered voters of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township.

Members are elected to three-year terms. The Board President and Vice-President are elected by the majority vote of their fellow Board members.

Current Board members are:

Mr. Frank Neglia, President (2021)
Mrs. Alison Cogan, Vice-President (2022) 
Mr. Timothy Berrios (2023)
Mr. Andrew Choffo (2022)
Mr. Matthew DeVitto (2023)
Mrs. Susy Golderer (2021)
Mrs. Judy Mayer (2021)
Mrs. Deborah Orme (2023)
Mrs. Kendra Von Achen (2022)

  • Board members voluntarily and generously contribute their time and expertise to the district. They do not receive any payment or benefits for their service. We are fortunate to have specialists from several professional fields represented on our Board.
  • In addition to their attendance at public board meetings and committee meetings; Board members are also required to attend NJSBA (New Jersey School Boards Association) training sessions.
  • Members of the current Board: have attended our schools; had children who graduated from Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Public Schools, and have children or grandchildren who currently attend our schools.  Our decisions affect not only your family but our own as well.
  • Board members have no legal authority, except when acting as a group at official Board meetings.
  • The Board works hard to deliver the best education that it can within the financial constraints imposed by the State of New Jersey.

Delta Dental 31st Annual Golf Classic Raises Over $82K For Special Olympics

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Delta Dental 31st Annual Golf Classic Raises Over $82K For Special Olympics

PARSIPPANY — Eighty-eight golfers hit the course at the Essex Fells Country Club on May 14 to participate in Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ)’s 31st Annual Golf Classic, raising more than $82,000 for Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ).

This was the first large-scale in-person event DDNJ held since New Jersey began lifting its COVID-19 restrictions this spring. Proceeds enable thousands of SONJ athletes across the Garden State to resume their in-person competitions for the first time since 2019.

DDNJ associates who volunteered at the 31st Annual Golf Classic

Steve Adubato, a broadcaster/columnist/author, was the emcee, with Dennis Wilson, President, and CEO of DDNJ, Heather Andersen, President, and CEO of SONJ, and Heather Schwam, a SONJ athlete, also making remarks. Over the past 30 years, New Jersey’s leading dental benefits company has raised more than $1.58 million for SONJ.

“The opportunity to empower Special Olympics athletes to compete and achieve their athletic dreams is priceless,” said Dennis Wilson. “We’re proud to support such a tremendous organization who goes above and beyond for their athletes.”

Kimball Dancker served as the event’s Featured Sponsor, along with other major event supporters including, MWW, Summit Health, New Jersey Dental Association, Brown & Brown Insurance, and Delta Dental of New Jersey Board of Trustees. Raffle prizes and golfer gifts supported New Jersey small businesses. DDNJ worked with Just Jersey, Morristown, NJ to put together each golfer gift that highlighted various small businesses through New Jersey including, Bellview Winery, Popcorn for People: Gourmet Popcorn, Jersey Boys Jerky, and Mt. Lebanon Soap Company.

Raffle table containing the gift baskets supporting NJ small businesses

“For more than 30 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has benefitted from our partnership with Delta Dental of New Jersey,” said Heather Andersen. “More athletes can participate and be strengthened in mind, body, and spirit, because of Delta Dental’s generous support.”

Highlights from this year’s Golf Classic can be viewed on SONJ’s dedicated Golf Classic event recap page.

About Delta Dental
Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. is New Jersey’s leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 1.7 million people through contracts with groups in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. is a licensed insurer that writes dental coverage on an insured basis, and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs.

Offering dental benefits since 1969, Delta Dental of New Jersey’s mission is to promote oral health to the greatest number of people by providing accessible dental benefit programs of the highest quality, service, and value. We are a not-for-profit service corporation and, as a member of Delta Dental Plans Association, we’re part of a network that provides national dental coverage to more than 73 million people. For more information click here.

About Special Olympics New Jersey
For over 50 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge. Through the joy and power of sports, athletes are provided opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. Click here for more information.

Dear Editor: The District at 1515 Will Pay No Fire Tax

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

The District at 1515 is a proposed development located at 1515 Route 10 located in Fire District 6. The owners of this property currently pay taxes to support the budget of Fire District 6. Unfortunately, earlier this year, the development was granted a PILOT agreement with the Township thereby exempting the site from paying real estate taxes of any kind.

Instead, the agreement stipulates that they make payments solely to the municipality based on the gross income of the development.

The Planning Board is scheduled to hear their application on Monday, July 26, 2021, where they are requesting approvals to demolish the existing office building and construct 498 apartments and 62,000 square feet of retail area.

Not only will they be paying $0 in real estate taxes; they also will be paying $0 taxes to support Fire District 6’s budget.

This will result in the subsidization of fire protection for a multi-million dollar development by everyday residents in this district, many of whom are struggling to keep up with constant tax increases and major utility rate hikes. These areas include homes located in Intervale, Druid Hill, Mazdabrook, Eastbrook Village, Normandy Village, and other homes located in Fire District 6.

It really is only fair that the owners of The District at 1515 help support Fire District 6’s annual budget and pay a minimum of $50,000 per year to the district.

For reference, last year the owners of the Lanidex site located on Parsippany Road were granted approvals by the Planning Board to demolish six office buildings and construct 525 apartments and 75 townhomes to be branded as the PARQ.

There is no PILOT agreement with the township and the owners of this development will be paying full real estate taxes unlike the owners of the District at 1515. They will also be paying taxes to support Fire District 3’s budget. In addition, they agreed to transport/bus all students residing in the development, to and from Parsippany schools, at no cost to our taxpayers.

In all fairness, and for the good of the Township, I believe that the owners of the District at 1515 should also agree to transport/bus all students residing in the development, to and from Parsippany schools, at no cost to our taxpayers.

Kris (Krishant) Patel
Parsippany

Evagelia Zois Named to Spring 2021 Provost’s List at Hofstra University

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Evagelia Zois Named to Spring 2021 Provost’s List at Hofstra University

PARSIPPANY — Evagelia Zois, a 2020 Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Spring 2021 semester, earning a spot on the Provost’s List at Hofstra University.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012, and 2016). Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities.

They offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology, and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options and 175 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions, and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Hofstra University is a dynamic community of 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence, and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

Mount Tabor Porch and Garden Tour

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Mount Tabor Porch and Garden Tour

PARSIPPANY — The Mount Tabor Historical Society welcomes back visitors for a special, reimagined Covid-safe Tour. The tour will be held on Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Experience the unique qualities of this historic community through its exuberant Victorian gingerbread porches and charming cottage gardens. As an added bonus, a limited number of house interiors will be open for viewing!

This walkable, self-guided tour of the Mount Tabor Historic District tour highlights some of Mount Tabor’s most delightful and unique “hidden gardens” and showcases a variety of garden types, plants, and settings. Enjoy the view from select period porches and see how they help define the character of our community.

Porches and gardens can be visited in any order at any time during the event window, allowing guests to go at their own pace. All tours begin at the check-in table located at the Old Firehouse on Simpson Avenue where printed tour booklets with the self-guided map can be picked up or purchased on the day of the tour. Box lunches are only available by ordering in advance with your ticket online using Paypal/credit card.

Encounter the rich heritage of the community by stepping inside a furnished replica Camp Meeting Tent and visiting the remarkable period interior of the Richardson’s home, now a camp meeting cottage museum. Inside the historic Tabernacle, you will find displayed a large and diverse quilt show.

Parking will be provided at the Mount Tabor School, located on Park Road, Morris Plains, off Route 53 (GPS: use 864 Park Road, Morris Plains) where a shuttle bus will be available for transport to the Tour Check-in area.

This event is the largest fundraiser for the Mount Tabor Historical Society. The non-profit organization puts all event proceeds back into the community through educational and preservation projects, including the restoration of the Richardson History House.

Advance Ticket: $25.00

Note: advance online orders will close at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021.
Advance orders by mail must be received by noon on Thursday, September 23, 2021.
You will not receive an electronic ticket or a ticket by mail. Please bring your receipt to the check-in table.
To order tickets by MAIL, send your check along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:
Mount Tabor Historical Society – House Tour, P.O. Box 271, Mount Tabor, NJ 07878

Advance Ticket with Box Lunch: $35.00 

Choose turkey sub or veggie sub when ordering your ticket.
Note: Box lunches must be ordered in advance. Box Lunches are from Subway and include your choice of Turkey Sub or Veggie Sub, plus a bag of chips, a cookie, and a bottle of water. 

Day of Tour Ticket: $30.00

Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the tour at the check-in table located in the Old Firehouse on Simpson Avenue. The parking shuttle will drop you off at this location.

TO ORDER TICKETS, click here.

Coffee With A Cop Returns

Frank L. Cahill
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Coffee With A Cop Returns

PARSIPPANY — Coffee With A Cop returns on Friday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join the Parsippany Police Department at Spencer Savings Bank, 1699 Littleton Road between 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Coffee With A Cop. To find out more about the National Coffee with a Cop program click here.

The 200 Club Welcomes 45 New Members

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The 200 Club Welcomes 45 New Members

MORRIS COUNTY —The 200 Club of Morris County announced that it welcomed 45 new members at a recent recruitment event at Jersey Girl Brewing in Mount Olive.

The nonprofit continues to support local and state police, fire, and EMS personnel who protect the families in Morris County. Since 1971, The 200 Club has given more than $5 million to first responder families, either in the form of death benefits and dependent awards when a first responder dies in the line of duty, as well as college scholarships to high school seniors of Morris County first responders, or seniors who are Morris County first responders themselves.

“Our members help us keep our promise to the first responders who protect and care for our families,” said Jim Rizzo, who is the president of The 200 Club of Morris County. “We will continue to grow our community so we can give back to all the police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel that sacrifice themselves for us.”

The recruitment event included a tour of the 10,000-square-foot brewery where all members enjoyed specialty craft beers generously provided by Jersey Girl Brewing owner Chuck Aaron, who is also a board member of The 200 Club, along with abundant appetizers and light fare, courtesy of Enzo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria of Mt. Olive. As an event-planning destination, Jersey Girl Brewing Co. provided the perfect venue for the evening’s event, boasting a sample room with high-top tables and an outdoor beer garden.

Rizzo thanked the well-deserved efforts of Vice President Rob D’Emidio, Membership Committee Chair V.P. Joe Jannarone, Chairman of the Board Bill Lockwood, board and club members, and supporters for a successful event.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, July 2021. Click here for the complete article.

Council Candidate Musella Holds Successful Fundraiser

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Council Candidate Musella Holds Successful Fundraiser

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Republican Council Candidate Justin Musella held a fundraiser “Beer and Politics” at Tommy’s Tavern + Tap with guest speaker NJGOP Chairman Bob Hugin on Thursday, July 22.

Musella, who is running with former Mayor James Barberio and fellow council candidate Frank Neglia, contends that with Trump out of office, Democrats lose the main campaign point – running against Trump.

Morris County Republican Chairwoman Laura Marie Ali and Senator Anthony M. Bucco

Barberio won the Republican Primary nod against former Council President Dr. Louis Valori. Barberio lost the election in 2017 to current Democratic Mayor Michael Soiano.

Musella was the Top Republican Council voter getter in the recent primary. His teammates Gary Martin and Lou Valori lost in the primary.  Musella has teamed up with Barberio and Neglia to compete against the Democrats in the General Election to be held on November 2.  The Democratic ticket includes Mayor Michael Soriano, newcomer Cori Herbig and Planning Board member Judy Hernandez.

An impressive turnout of over 100 attendees including local dignitaries

The significance of the Parsippany race was symbolized by an impressive turnout of over 100 attendees including local dignitaries at Musella’s fundraiser. Two of the GOP senators representing Morris – Joe Pennacchio and Anthony M. Bucco – were there. As was former Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Frank Priore, past and perhaps future CD-11 candidate Rosemary Becchi. Also attending was Sheriff James Gannon, Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw, John Krickus, Tayfun Salen, Boonton Council member Joseph Bock, Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Paul Carifi, Morris County Republican Chairwoman Laura Marie Ali, Vice-Chair Peter King, Esq., and Corresponding Secretary Lou Valori.

Sridath Reddy, Bob Hugin, Morris County Republican Chairwoman Laura Marie Ali, and Just Musella

In addition, Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board Chairman, Robert Iracane was in attendance.  Iracane is a huge enemy of current Mayor Michael Soriano. He has made it known to the public since he was reappointed by three Republican Councilmembers.

Former Mayor James Barberio and Rosemary Becchi

In contrast, Hugin said Republicans “have the values of New Jersey,” which include liberty, freedom, and support for small businesses.

NJ Insider Correspondent Fred Snowflack talks with Senator Joe Pennacchio, while Rosemary Becci looks on.

Musella’s professional experience in the private sector and service on the township’s Economic Development Committee gives him a fresh, unique perspective to help the local businesses recover from the protracted impacts of the COVID pandemic and revitalize economic activity throughout the township. “Having worked in sales for small, medium, and large private companies, Musella understands what’s important to any business. Therefore, he is committed to ensuring that every taxpayer-funded service and township employee is working as lean and efficient as possible.

Recently, Parsippany resident Rich Zawisha said “For a young man, I was quite impressed with his knowledge, maturity, and fresh perspective on many important issues that are clouding the future of our city. For our township to improve, we need intelligent, dedicated, and ambitious young people to help guide us as our current climate has seen much dilapidation, especially in the apartment and condominium complexes. Justin would make a great addition to the Parsippany Township Council.”

Mendham Boro Mayor Christine Glassner presents Boonton Council member Joseph Bock with a Birthday cake during the fundraiser
Former Mayors: Priore and Barberio

Planning Board Meeting of June 21, 2021

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Planning Board Meeting of June 21, 2021

PARSIPPANY — Planning Board Meeting of June 21, 2021.

Click here to download the agenda.

Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – July 20, 2021

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Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – July 20, 2021

PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – July 20, 2021.

Click here to download the agenda.

 

Plastic Bag Ban Returns to Parsippany

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Plastic Bag Ban Returns to Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Mayor Michael Soriano announced on Tuesday during the council meeting that  Parsippany’s ban on single-use plastic bags will return on September 8.

The township placed a moratorium on enforcing the ban in March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Many towns paused their plastic bag bans during the pandemic, because of concerns about the virus clinging to reusable surfaces.

Parsippany’s council had voted in 2019 to ban single-use plastic bags, as well as paper bags that aren’t 100 percent recyclable. The ban went into effect February 6, 2020, as the township encouraged the public to bring their own reusable bags to businesses.

Mayor Soriano Delivers Revised Balanced Budget to Township Council; 2.15% Tax Increase Proposed

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Mayor Soriano Delivers Revised Balanced Budget to Township Council; 2.15% Tax Increase Proposed

PARSIPPANY – Mayor Michael Soriano and the members of the Township administration received a revised balanced budget proposal on Tuesday evening, which continues township services and avoids any layoffs or reductions to the township workforce.

The revised budget includes a municipal tax increase of 2.15%, which complies with both the appropriation cap and the levy cap, and does not utilize monies from either the sewer or water utilities for the first time in over 10 years.

“This budget is balanced, fiscally responsible, and meets both the Council and the Department of Community Affairs requirements,” said Business Administrator Fred Carr. “At the end of the day, it’s our duty as township administrators to continue providing the services that our residents depend on while keeping costs down. This budget meets every one of those requirements.”

The budget includes the $2.3 million Special Emergency Note appropriation, as well as $2.7 million allocated from the American Rescue Plan to offset the budgetary shortfall Parsippany encountered in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting municipal budgets across the country.

Reductions across every department, while difficult decisions to make, help to avoid reducing or eliminating any essential services. The Township also avoids any utility surplus transfers to offset unforeseen budget shortfalls, opting instead to explore canceling appropriation reserves and treating township utilities as self-sustaining entities. This change will ensure that utilities are both responsible for their own budget status, and transparent in the township budgeting in the future.

“This budget process was a challenge, to say the least, but making big decisions are rarely easy,” said Mayor Michael Soriano. “Part of the reason I ran for Mayor is that I felt that the township’s financial discipline needed improvement. Now, with some fine-tuning and precision, our Township’s finances can finally start to improve. This budget is not some overnight fix, but it contains details that will set us on the path to sound fiscal practices. We owe it to our residents to be frank and open about what their local government is doing to improve the quality of life in Parsippany. I think we’ve done just that with this budget.”

“Despite the multiple challenges surrounding it, the budget is well structured, which is rewarding in the end,” added Township Chief Financial Officer Juan Uribe.

Now that mayor has submitted the budget, it will be up to the Council to introduce and approve it.

Local Artist Exhibits “Urania’s Mirror” at County College of Morris

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Local Artist Exhibits “Urania’s Mirror” at County College of Morris

MORRIS COUNTY — Joseph Losavio, a contemporary, visionary painter, is exhibiting, ‘Urania’s Mirror’ at the County College of Morris (CCM) Art & Design Gallery.

The collection of 32 astronomical star chart cards incorporate illustrations based on Alexander Jamiesons’s “A Celestial Atlas,” also known as “a view of the Heavens.” Losavio’s works will be exhibited from July 29, through September 23.

Losavio lives and works in Sussex County. He connects on a deep level with the environment and finds the earth to be “an extension of self, with its glorious diversity and mysterious inner force.” After teaching art in public schools for 27 years, he now pursues painting full-time, “exploring the realms of art, psychology, and spirituality.”

There will be a reception on Thursday, September 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission to both the reception and gallery is free.

For more information about the Art and Design programs offered at CCM click here.

Parisi Speed School Opens in Parsippany

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Parisi Speed School Opens in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — You may see people moving a little quicker around Parsippany in the coming weeks with the opening of Parisi Speed School’s newest location.  Parisi Speed School of Morris-Parsippany is located at 33 Baldwin Road inside the Parsippany PAL.

This location is the latest franchise in the Parisi Network and they are opening their doors for the first time in the Police Athletic League of Parsippany.

“I have always had a huge passion for fitness, coaching, and helping athletes reach their goals. Now I get to do that every day,” said the Program Director, Luis Silva.

What’s different about Parisi, is that it focuses on building an athlete’s athletic foundation, speed, agility & strength, instead of just the skills for a particular sport. Programming is designed to improve the overall skill level of athletes between the ages of 7-22+ so that no matter what sport they play, they can see improvement and increased results on the field.

Their proprietary methodology, the Parisi Youth Training System, has programs designed to work with athletes of various skills and abilities, starting with the Parisi Evaluation. During the evaluation, the athlete is taught Parisi’s signature Active Dynamic Warm-Up, they’re examined during their Running Analysis procedure, and tested in a battery of physical speed and strength movements.  After the evaluation is complete, their Performance Coach reviews the results and selects the appropriate program for the athlete.

Some of the world’s best athletes benefited from the Parisi Youth Training System, including Chris Long, former No. 2 overall draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft and two time Super Bowl Champ, as well as Tobin Heath, midfielder for the US Women’s National Soccer Team and two-time World Cup winner and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist.

“Whether a child wants to make a team, or just get in shape, Parisi has a program that will help them achieve their goals and increase confidence on and off the field.”

About Parisi Speed School of Morris – Parsippany:

Parisi Speed School of Morris – Parsippany is located in  The Police Athletic League at 33 Baldwin Road, Parsippany. For more information about programs and classes, please visit www.parisimorris.com or call (973) 539-2000.

About Parisi Speed School

Founded in 1992 by CEO Bill Parisi, our mission is to strive to be the industry leader in performance enhancement and continue to deliver a positive training experience that improves the speed of movement and strength in character regardless of ability or economic status.  Over the past 25+ years, Parisi Speed School has grown to over 100 locations in 35 states and has trained more than 1 million athletes.  For more information on joining a Parisi Speed School or owning your own franchise visit www.parisischool.com.

 

 

Morris County Honors JBWS on 45th Anniversary

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Morris County Honors JBWS on 45th Anniversary

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County honored JBWS for 45 years of service in combating domestic violence and aiding survivors of abuse during an anniversary dinner hosted by the organization in Florham Park.

JBWS, founded in 1976 as a hotline by a small group of domestic violence survivors, has since expanded its services to shelter and assist all people dealing with domestic violence. The organization works to protect and empower its clients as well as to rehabilitate family members, advocate for social change to prevent partner violence, and educate the public about domestic violence and its consequences.

Morris County Commissioner Tayfun Selen, a liaison to Human Services operations in the county, presented a resolution on behalf of the entire Morris County Board of County Commissioners. It declared that “JBWS be recognized and commended for its 45 years of outstanding service to the community and that all residents support those working diligently to end violence in our lives.”

State Sen. Anthony Bucco and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, both of the 25th Legislative District, also presented honors to JBWS at the event held in the Park Avenue Club.

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Assemblywoman Dunn and Sen. Bucco also presented honors to JBWS CEO Diane Williams

The Morris County resolution noted that, after the hotline calls increased in 1976, the need to help people find safety became more urgent following the tragic murders of two people who had reached out to the organization for help.  The Morris County community responded by raising funds to open the Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter in 1978. The organization later became known simply as the JBWS as its mission expanded beyond a hotline, safe house, and counseling services.

Today, JBWS has more than 200 volunteers and provides transitional living arrangements, support for children and adolescents, and provides batterers’ intervention services. It also provides housing assistance, school-based teen dating abuse prevention programs, professional training, and a multi-discipline family justice center.

More than 113,000 families have been sheltered or counseled by JBWS and 487,000 teens and adults have been educated about domestic violence.

Robert J. Carroll Formally Sworn In As Morris County Prosecutor

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Robert J. Carroll Formally Sworn In As Morris County Prosecutor

MORRIS COUNTY — Robert J. Carroll, appointed in October by Governor Phil Murphy to serve as acting prosecutor in Morris County, was formally sworn into the job on July 9 during a Morristown ceremony after his nomination to the post was cleared last week by the state Senate Judiciary Committee.

Carroll was sworn in by Superior Court Assignment Judge Stuart A. Minkowitz of the Morris and Sussex vicinage, while the prosecutor’s wife, Roseann, and daughter, Kimberly, held the bible in the public meeting room of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners.

“The question that I have been asked by most of my contemporaries is, why did I want to return to criminal justice, yet again, to which I repeated the same answer,” Carroll told the crowd of family, friends, and colleagues who attended. “I was simply not comfortable watching from the sidelines the growing divide between communities and law enforcement — and with the huge added challenge of COVID, which strained and exhausted so many, I believed that with my experience and judgment earned in over four decades of legal practice, as well as law enforcement, I could and should offer to help.”

ormer Morris County Prosecutor Frederic Knapp (right) talked with Attorney General Grewal and Acting Attorney General Bruck prior to the swearing-in.

Among those in attendance were Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and New Jersey’s leading Assistant Attorney General, Andrew Bruck, who will take over as acting attorney general when Grewal assumes a new federal post next week as head of security for the Securities and Exchange Commission.

“This is a great day, not just for this office and not just for the residents of this county, but for the residents of this state as well. Because this is a prosecutor who gets it. He understands what this job is about. He understands that it’s about more than numbers. It’s about delivering justice and it’s about standing up for all of the residents of this county and the state,” said Grewal.

Also in attendance were Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw, Commissioner Tayfun Selen, state Senators Anthony Bucco and Richard Codey, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Surrogate Heather Darling, former Morris County Prosecutor Frederic Knapp, County Administrator John Bonanni, New Jersey Turnpike Executive Director John Keller and Carroll’s long-time law partner, Guy Michael. Staff from the prosecutor’s office, county offices, and court staff also attended.

Carroll has extensive law enforcement experience.

Starting as an Essex County Investigator in the early 1970s, Carroll becomes an Assistant Prosecutor. He initially worked in the Trial and Appellate sections, and later served as Assistant Prosecutor/Supervisor of Organized Crime and Special Prosecutions section in that agency.

Morris County officials who attended the swearing-in included (l-r) Deputy Administrator Deena Leary, Clerk of the Board of Commissioners Debra Lynch, Sen. Anthony Bucco, Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw, and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn

In 1980, he was selected to become a state Deputy Attorney General in the elite Special Prosecutions Section of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, a unit he later headed. Carroll was subsequently appointed in 1986 to Supervising Deputy Attorney General, Organized Crime and Racketeering Task Force (OCRTF) at the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General.

He was later promoted to Chief/Assistant Attorney General of the task force in 1989, when he investigated and prosecuted major New Jersey criminal enterprises and public corruption, including organized crime members, associates, and their criminal “crews.”  Carroll’s cases included the infamous “Iceman” killer, Richard Kuklinski, who was convicted of several brutal murders that have been the subject of many news and history programs.

Prosecutor Carroll and Attorney General Grewal chatted prior to the swearing in, at which Grewal praised Carroll’s appointment.

Carroll also led investigations into five La Cosa Nostra crime families and personally prosecuted the hierarchy of the New Jersey Lucchese Crime Family, achieving a major RICO-murder conviction.

Carroll has acted as an instructor for a number of law enforcement institutions, including the New Jersey State Police Academy and Essex County Police Academy, and has educated hundreds of state and tribal leaders in law enforcement and anti-corruption methods.

Before becoming Acting Morris County Prosecutor, Carroll served as Director of the Law Department for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the largest toll road authority in North America. He also had served as Acting Sussex County Prosecutor and had supervised thousands of background investigations while serving as a Chairman of a Gaming Commission and Compliance Officer for major Native American Gaming Facilities.

Carroll earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Wake Forest University, where he was a scholarship football player. He holds a J.D. from the Seton Hall University School of Law. He also holds an Executive Certificate for Leadership Development from Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations.

Carroll also has been recognized and received commendations from numerous federal and New Jersey state law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, ATF, Secret Service, Federal Organized Crime Strike Force, US Marshalls, US Attorney’s Office, NJ State Police, NJ DCJ, and numerous Prosecutor’s Offices for his leadership work on organized crime and effective inter-agency team building.

CCM Builds Upon Its Mission as the Community’s College

Frank L. Cahill
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CCM Builds Upon Its Mission as the Community’s College

MORRIS COUNTY — Coming through the other side of the pandemic, the County College of Morris is poised to continue changing lives and strengthening communities with more momentum than ever. As the community’s college, CCM’s strong student success rates and innovative career-focused programs provide pathways for anyone aspiring to secure a better future and be part of something exceptional.

CCM’s advances in becoming a comprehensive community college have not gone unnoticed. This year alone, CCM gained several new rankings, including:

  • Placing in the top 1.8% of community colleges in the nation

Academic Influence

  • #1 in New Jersey for Associate Degrees

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  • #1 in Alumni Salaries in New Jersey for the fourth year in a row

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  • #1 Choice for Online Business Associate Degree in New Jersey

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  • #5 Business School in New Jersey

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The college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion similarly is evidenced by the increase in the number of scholarships and other aid it awards – now totaling more than $20 million a year, allowing students to graduate with minimum to zero debt. The CCM Foundation also created an emergency fund for students needing money for unanticipated expenses. In addition, CCM obtained grant funding to help students to pay for childcare. The college also operates on-campus food pantries in partnership with nourish.NJ.

“I love the mission of community colleges. We were built for impact by ensuring life-changing opportunities for members of our communities,” says Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of CCM. “We change lives and strengthen communities in ways that have a profound impact on our social, cultural, and economic systems. CCM takes great pride in serving individuals from all backgrounds with various needs and interests while being central to helping make Morris County a great place to live, work and play.”

Throughout the pandemic, CCM continued to focus on becoming a comprehensive school that provides clear pathways for all students to pursue their dreams. CCM’s pathways include helping learners who seek an associate degree, preparing those who desire to earn a bachelor’s degree, and providing certificates and other industry-recognized credentials to gain a well-paying and rewarding career.

Partnering with industry and community leaders and listening to their needs has been a major focus at CCM. The result has led to new programs including paramedic science, built in partnership with Atlantic Health System. Since 2016, CCM has launched 16 new programs, 132 new classes, and dozens of new certificates. With a $4 million USDOL grant, CCM has launched an expansive Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship program that leads to rewarding careers throughout the region. These apprenticeships are developed with industry professionals and offered in CCM’s new regional Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center. Over the past year, apprenticeship programs were also developed to train certified nurse aids and pharmacy technicians. CCM also launched a paralegal program and a data analytics certificate that can be completed in eight months. The college is also preparing to offer a packaging design program. In addition, CCM launched its Dover College Promise program to provide middle and high school students with free afterschool tutoring and mentoring, along with scholarships to attend CCM upon graduation. This initiative will be expanded throughout Morris County to provide maximum opportunities for community members.

“Ensuring all members of the community have access to a great education that leads to rewarding careers and fulfilling life is our mission. Increasing diversity and advancing equitable practices is now the cornerstone of CCM and it is upon this foundation that we build our next, and, I believe, most powerful chapter in our college’s history,” says Iacono. “We are the college for the community, the whole community. We have a seat for everyone with a dream. Our goal is helping you to achieve yours.”

To learn more about all CCM has to offer, visit www.ccm.edu/. You also can follow the college on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Morris County Renters and Landlords: Rental Aid is Still Available

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Renters and Landlords: Rental Aid is Still Available

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County announced that federal rental assistance remains available to qualified families and can assist landlords, as Legal Services of New Jersey additionally warned renters not to ignore court notices related to the settlement of eviction actions.

The announcements come as New Jersey’s COVID-19 moratorium on residential evictions prepares to end in January.

The Morris County Department of Humans Services has received more than $14.6 million in rental assistance to disperse among qualified families. The aid can assist landlords as well as qualified families.

At the same time, Legal Services in New Jersey is warning renters not to ignore notices of mandatory settlement conferences if their landlords already have filed eviction notices. (read more below)

RENTAL ASSISTANCE

“Rental assistance funds are still available in Morris County and the State of New Jersey to people from low- and moderate-income households who had a substantial reduction in income, have qualified for unemployment benefits, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Kasey Errico, Director of Morris County Human Services.

As of last week, 1,541 applications were submitted, with 513 applications being approved to date and those households receiving more than $4 million in aid.

Morris County is urging renters to determine if they qualify and to apply.

Renters may inquire about the program by simply checking the criteria provided at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) COVID-19 Information website. Some of the qualifications also are listed further below.

To apply click here.

The federal Emergency Rental Assistance funding is designed to help avert a housing crisis for tenants in critical need of such support. The funding also will bring needed relief to landlords, who have been challenged by the financial impacts of the pandemic as well, according to Errico.

Morris County partnered with the DCA, as have other counties, to utilize the state’s program vendor and eliminate confusion for those in need by using one online portal to access the assistance application.

KNOW OF EVICTION ACTIONS & YOUR RIGHTS

While Governor Phil Murphy’s pandemic moratorium on evictions does not expire until January 2022, it does not prevent landlords from initiating eviction court proceedings before then – and New Jersey courts may summon renters for “mandatory settlement conferences” well before the eviction moratorium deadline.

Legal Aid.jpgThe conferences are only designed to determine whether an eviction case may be settled without going to trial and do not obligate any renter or landlord to enter into an agreement.

But appearances are mandatory.

“If you do not appear, a default judgment will enter against you, meaning you will lose the case,” Legal Services warned in a new flyer.

The agency also advised renters that they do not have to agree to settle the case, just appear for the conference.

“You do not have to agree to pay any money. You do not have to agree to move out. Landlords and tenants who do not make an agreement will have a trial scheduled when the court starts holding trials,” said Legal Services.

Legal Services in New Jersey has a hotline and website application for families facing eviction to determine if they are eligible for free legal advice:

Call (908) 231-0840 or apply online by clicking here.

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MORE ON RENTAL ASSITANCE

The umbrella name for the federal rental assistance program is the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Phase II or CVERAP PHASE II. The first phase was launched in July 2020, using $91.75 million in federal funds, which assisted about 15,000 New Jersey residents.  New Jersey has been provided $353 million for the second phase.

The program covers two areas:

Emergency Rental Assistance for Arrears: Applicants may be eligible for up to a maximum of twelve months of emergency rental assistance to help pay for rent arrears and future rent to the extent that funds are available. Families that have already received funding through Phase I of the program, that need additional rent support, and have not yet received the maximum twelve months of emergency rental assistance can apply for additional funding.

Emergency Rental Assistance for Current and Future Rents: Financial assistance is limited to three months based on the application submitted, except that the household may receive additional assistance for additional months subject to the availability of remaining funds and eligibility, not to exceed 12 months (plus an additional three months if necessary to ensure housing stability).

Persons applying must meet all applicable income and eligibility requirements. You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to apply or be an emancipated minor. Only one (1) application per household will be accepted. Applications will be accepted until enough applications have been received to ensure the distribution of all available funds. A computerized selection (lottery) process will be used to select residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 for eligibility determination.

Eligibility Criteria: Selected households must meet the following eligibility criteria to qualify for assistance:

  • Qualify for unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic;
  • Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability;
  • Have a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median income (please see income limits below);
  • Have a lack of assets and savings to pay rent arrears or current and future rent;
  • Be a New Jersey resident; and
  • Obligated to pay rent on a residential dwelling.

The program will only pay for rent arrears incurred after March 13, 2020.

Property managers or owners of a residential dwelling may apply for assistance on behalf of a tenant.

The landlord must:

  • Obtain the signature of the tenant on the application, which may be documented electronically; and
  • Must provide documentation of the application to the tenant to notify the tenant that the application has been submitted.

Rep. Sherrill Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge Launch

Frank L. Cahill
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Rep. Sherrill Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge Launch

PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today that her office is hosting its third annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for students in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, and the registration portal is now open.

“Each year the participants in the Congressional App Challenge blow me away with their ingenuity, creativity, and advanced coding skills,” said Rep. Sherrill. “Throughout the pandemic, technology has played a pivotal role in keeping us connected and our country moving. We have seen the overwhelming potential for technology to do good, help others, and reimagine our world through thoughtful innovation in hard times. We’ve also seen the pathway for creative expression and community engagement that tech can provide for students, whether they continue on their journey in the tech field or choose another path. I am incredibly excited to launch this year’s competition and look forward to seeing what these future tech leaders are able to create.”

The competition is open to middle school and high school students who live or attend school in NJ-11. Students with all levels of coding experience are encouraged to participate. This is an excellent opportunity to develop the skills and innovative spirit needed to create your own apps. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.). The full set of eligibility rules for individual and team entries can be found by clicking here.

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges from New Jersey’s 11th District and honored by Congresswoman Sherrill. Their apps are eligible to be featured on display in the U.S. Capitol building, on www.house.gov, and on the Congressional App Challenge website.

To register for the competition, click here. 

Registration for the App Challenge is currently open and the deadline to submit your creation is November 1, 2021. Click here for more information.

Click here to learn about the 2020 NJ-11 Congressional App Challenge Winner Riya Dadheech of Parsippany and her Plate of Hope app.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Rep. Sherrill’s office at (973) 526-5668, or email the App Challenge coordinator at georgia.turvey@mail.house.gov.

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