PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill installed new member BettyLou DeCroce on Thursday, October 3.
Club President Frank Cahill presented BettyLou with her membership plaque and official Kiwanis membership pin.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill placing the official Kiwanis pin on BettyLou
Frank Cahill said “We welcome BettyLou to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is the largest Kiwanis Club in the State of New Jersey with 77 members. New members are always welcome. (Click here for more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany). Kiwanis members dedicate more than 6 million volunteer hours and invest more than $100 million in service projects that strengthen communities and serve children every year. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany ensures that all children have the opportunity to lead healthy, successful lives. They believe that by helping one child, you help the world.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.
FLORHAM PARK — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker and Florham Park Chief of Police Joseph Orlando announce the arrest of Carla Tiago, 42, of Plainfield, on Identity Theft, Theft and Credit Card related charges.
On May 14, 2019, the Florham Park Police Department received a complaint from the owners of a local business indicating that since the promotion of the defendant from bookkeeper to account manager in July, 2015, the defendant had been making numerous fraudulent transactions using their client’s credit card accounts.
Due to the defendant’s job function, she had access to their client’s personal and financial information.
The complainants indicated the defendant’s responsibilities were limited to making and authorizing payments for their company and their client’s businesses only. The defendant did not have the authorization to use any of the accounts for her own personal transactions.
Upon review of credit card statements and subpoenaed materials, it was found that the defendant utilized eight credit cards, in the names of two clients of the company, for personal purchases and living expenses.
Additional money was also sent from the credit cards in question to her PayPal account(s). The subsequent credit card balances were then paid off by the defendant by making Electronic Fund Transfers from the victims’ bank accounts to satisfy the outstanding balances.
Three of the eight cards that were utilized were also found to be applied for by the defendant under the victims’ names and utilized for the same personal and living expenses.
The total theft from both victims is in excess of $700,000.00.
The defendant has been charged with the following offenses:
One count of Identity Theft, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17a(1), a crime of the Second degree;
Two counts of Theft, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3a, crimes of the Second degree;
Two counts of Identity Theft, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17a(1), crimes of the Third degree;
Eight counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-6h, crimes of the Third degree; and
Three counts of Fraudulent Statements Made in Procuring a Credit Card, in violation of
N.J.S.A. 2C:21-6b, crimes of the Fourth degree.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes, Fraud Unit and the Florham Park Police Department whose efforts contributed to the investigation of this case.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — Whole Foods Market will open its new 47,000 square-foot Parsippany store, located at 60 Waterview Boulevard, at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6. Opening day celebrations will include complimentary Allegro coffee and pastries from local supplier, Balthazar Bakery, before the store opens. Additionally, the first 500 customers will receive a custom Whole Foods Market Parsippany reusable tote bag.
“We can’t wait to welcome the Parsippany community into their new Whole Foods Market,” said Scott Earl, Store Team Leader. “We’ve worked hard to create a store that our neighbors will love, from its responsibly-sourced, local, fresh and innovative product offerings, to its wide variety of grab-and-go options, to its in-store fast casual restaurant, Market Garden.”
All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company’s rigorous quality standards, which prohibit hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners. In addition, all beauty and body care products must meet the company’s body care standards, which ban animal testing and more than a hundred commonly used ingredients.
Special features of the store include:
Fresh produce department featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables and selections from more than 15 local growers, as well as variety of items with Whole Foods Market’s Whole Trade® Guarantee, which supports suppliers that are committed to ethical trade, working conditions and the environment
Full-service butcher department with a variety of ready-to-cook options, such as made in-house sausages and freshly ground, dry aged and whiskey dry aged beef, as well as selections from seven local suppliers
Seafood department featuring fresh offerings from five local suppliers and a large selection of packaged and frozen fish, as well as in-house made salmon burgers, stuffed salmon filets and lobster macaroni and cheese
Specialty foods section with a self-serve, fresh pasta bar offering seasonal varieties and a selection of chocolates and cheeses featuring 30 local suppliers
Prepared foods department featuring a variety of self-serve hot and cold food bars, including stations for in-house made signature sandwiches, pizza, rotisserie chickens, sushi, stir fry noodles and Dish & Saucery, which features seasonal proteins and sides for a taste of home cooking on the go
Full-service coffee and tea bar offering nitro cold brew and tea and a variety of signature drinks
Build-your-own acai bowl station and a self-serve juice bar with six juice blends on tap
Beauty and body care department featuring products from 15 local suppliers
Market Garden: in-store fast casual restaurant featuring artisanal salads, sandwiches and soups with indoor and outdoor seating
Amazon Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market have access to a number of benefits year-round, like deep discounts on dozens of select popular products each week and an additional 10 percent off hundreds of in-store sale items. In addition, eligible Prime members receive five percent back on Whole Foods Market purchases when using the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card.
To celebrate joining the community, five percent of the store’s net sales on opening day will benefit the New Jersey Highlands Coalition, an organization that aims to protect, restore and enhance the water and other natural and cultural resources of the New Jersey Highlands for the benefit of all citizens and businesses in the state of New Jersey.
Whole Foods Market Parsippany will employ approximately 200 full and part-time team members. The store will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
Whole Foods Market has 20 additional stores in New Jersey.
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Health Department was notified that a raccoon found on Park Place has tested positive for the Rabies virus.
Rabies is a fatal disease of warm-blooded mammals caused by a virus, most frequently spread through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. An infected animal has the rabies virus in its saliva and infects other animals or people through bites and contact with saliva. Once infected animals become ill, they may bite or attack other animals or people.
Common carriers of the virus are raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks, bats, and feral (stray) cats. You are advised to stay away from wild animals and animals that you do not know. Please DO NOT FEED STRAY ANIMALS. Do not make pets of wild animals. Be certain that your dog is properly licensed, vaccinated and up to date on their rabies vaccination. If you know of any stray cats, or dogs or any other animal in the area acting strangely, please contact the Parsippany Animal Control at (973) 263-7083.
Please keep garbage in a container with a tight fitting lid to prevent attracting animals. Clean up spilled bird seed. Do not leave pet food out for extended time periods.
If you are exposed (either bitten or scratched) by any suspected animal; please act promptly. Immediately wash the bite wound with soap and water and call your physician and the Health Department. If your pet is bitten or in a fight with a wild animal, please contact the Parsippany Health Department at (973)-263-7160 and your Veterinarian.
MORRIS COUNTY — A public Remembrance of the life of state Sen. Tony Bucco, open to all residents, is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, at 2:00 p.m. at County College of Morris in Randolph.
The service will feature remarks by state Senate President Stephen Sweeney, Senator Tom Kean Jr., Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, a video message from Governor Chris Christie, and remarks by Senator Bucco’s grandchildren, Anthony “Rocco,” Lauren, and Jenna.
Senator Bucco’s career in public service began when he served as an Alderman in the Town of Boonton and later as Mayor. He served on the Morris County Board of Freeholders and the General Assembly. During his time in the Assembly, Senator Bucco was the Assistant Majority Whip. Senator Bucco has been a member of the State Senate since 1998 and is currently the Republican Budget Officer. He has previously served in the Senate as Deputy Minority Leader, Assistant Minority Leader, Co-Republican Majority Leader and Assistant Majority Leader.
PARSIPPANY — The next phase in the creation of a property management plan to protect the Boonton Reservoir and improve passive recreational access at the site will formally begin this month, as the Open Space Institute (OSI) and its partners begin a series of scheduled meetings with local municipalities.
The “Boonton Reservoir Protection and Trail Project” property management plan will create a blueprint for passive recreational access and water quality protection for the 1,300-acre Boonton Reservoir site in Morris County which has been the primary water supply of Jersey City since 1904.
“The Boonton Reservoir Protection and Trail Project lays the groundwork for creating a key public recreational opportunity that will be enjoyed for generations to come, while ensuring long-term protection of Jersey City’s drinking water,” said Terrence Nolan, OSI’s senior vice president.
At the public meetings, which will take place starting in October, local officials will be presented with a proposed, full property management plan, outlining details including the creation of an approximately eight-mile trail loop around the reservoir for walkers and nature lovers; installation of new drainage solutions and native plantings to reduce stormwater runoff; and making the land publicly accessible to the approximately 15,000 local residents who live nearby.
October 2, Jersey City – 6:30 p.m. (280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302)
October 21, Boonton – 7:30 p.m. (100 Washington St, Boonton, NJ 07005)
Additional meetings will take place in Jersey City. The times and dates of these meetings will be announced via the OSI Twitter account (@openspaceinst).
During the final meeting at the Jersey City Council, council members are expected to conduct a final vote on whether to move forward on the project. At each meeting, experts from the environmental consultancy Greener by Design, OSI’s consultants in developing the plan, will be in attendance.
In September 2018, the Jersey City Council passed a city ordinance authorizing the execution of a 40-year lease agreement with the Morris County Park Commission to develop and manage a trail at the Reservoir. The ordinance also authorized creation of a master plan to determine public use of the property.
The Boonton Reservoir site is located in Boonton and Parsippany-Troy Hills Townships. Fed by the Rockaway River, the 700-acre reservoir serves as the primary source of drinking water for Jersey City. On its way to Jersey City, the water passes from the reservoir through a treatment facility which purifies an average of 50 million gallons a day.
For decades, OSI has been a leader in conserving land for drinking water protection. OSI has protected over 11,000 acres through easements in the Beaverkill Valley and over 20,000 acres of New York City’s watershed lands in Delaware County — including around the Ashokan Reservoir, New York City’s deepest drinking water reservoir, which is also ringed by scenic, celebrated hiking, and biking trails.
Within the Delaware River Watershed Basin, in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, OSI has also built upon this decade-long experience using scientific knowledge to drive on-the-ground land conservation work.
Through its Delaware River Watershed Initiative, OSI has approved grants totaling over $7.6 million to protect almost 20,000 acres of land to ensure water quality in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In addition, OSI has supported efforts to integrate watershed science in public and nonprofit planning initiatives to channel funding to protect important watershed lands.
PARSIPPANY — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the non-partisan and non-profit voice of small businesses for over 75 years, announced its endorsement of Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce for re-election because of her work to help small businesses thrive in New Jersey.
“Your election is not only critical to the small-business owners in your district, but also to protecting free enterprise across the state. On behalf of all NFIB members, we look forward to standing with you this November,” said Laurie Ehlbeck, State Director of NFIB New Jersey, in a letter to the Assemblywoman announcing the endorsement.
BettyLou DeCroce not only has a strong legislative record of supporting New Jersey’s businesses and job creators, but also an extensive experience in managing small businesses. She served as President and Owner of ERA Gallo & DeCroce Realtors, a Morris County-based real estate firm that was owned and operated by the Assemblywoman and the late Assembly Leader Alex DeCroce, her husband. She also is president of ABL Holding Company, LLC, a home consulting and investment company.
“This endorsement by the National Federation of Independent Business is greatly appreciated. Having run small businesses and coming from a family of small business owners and operators, I fully appreciate the challenges they face, which is why I have worked in the Legislature to stop public policies that stifle business growth and kill jobs in New Jersey. Most businesses in our state are small businesses. The only way to keep our economy vibrant and grow jobs is to support the small business people,” said Assemblywoman DeCroce.
The Assemblywoman is member of both the Parsippany-Troy Hills Satellite Rotary Club and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, and she has received numerous business-related awards, including the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Legislator of the Year. She also has been honored with the Defender of the Taxpayer Award for her advocacy of common-sense measures to reduce taxes and create jobs, and she was a two time finalist for the Leading Women Entrepreneur Award.
Assemblywoman DeCroce also has been declared one of the 50 Best Women in Business by NJBIZ and was a New Jersey Monthly finalist for Leading Woman Entrepreneur and Business Owner.
The NFIB has been advocating in the 50 states and in Washington D.C. on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners since its founding in 1943. The NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses, speaking out on the most pressing small business issues, such as taxes, healthcare, and regulations.
PARSIPPANY — Emma Swan recently matriculated as a first-year student at Hamilton College.
Swan, a graduate of Parsippany High School, was selected from a pool of 8,339 applicants to the college, and joins a class of 474.
Originally founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, Hamilton College offers an open curriculum that gives students the freedom to shape their own liberal arts education within a research- and writing-intensive framework. Hamilton enrolls 1,850 students from 49 states and 49 countries. Additional information about the college can be found by clicking here.
MORRIS COUNTY — Rainbows For All Children is a peer support program for children who have experienced grief through a death or divorce in the family.
Fall registration is now being accepted. Sessions will continue every Tuesday through November 19.
The meetings are held at Saint Francis Residential Community Center from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 122 Diamond Spring Road, Denville.
Small groups are formed for children ages five years and up. There are no fees to parents. Call Diane Thormann at (973) 627-2134 or Wendy Spector (973) 625-3352 for registration information or click here for more information.
Rainbows for All Children is dedicated to being the premier source of support for all youth as they navigate grief and heal from loss, whether from death, divorce, deployment, or other trauma. Rainbows fosters awareness that youth require support to heal. They nurture a community of effective Rainbows-trained Facilitators, supported with a repository of resources designed to guide youth in their grieving process.
PARSIPPANY Mayor Soriano has scheduled a Parsippany Town Hall for the Powder Mill neighborhood on Monday, October 28. Doors to Temple Adath Shalom will open at 6:30 p.m. and the Mayor and his panel will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Temple Adath Shalom is located at 841 Mountain Way.
If you have any questions, please call the Mayor’s Action Center at (973) 263-4262.
PARSIPPANY — Denise Diessner was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Diessner was initiated at Brenau University. Denise is a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2013.
Diessner is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
More About Phi Kappa Phi Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. Some of the organization’s notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards nearly $1 million to outstanding students and members through graduate and dissertation fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, funding for post-baccalaureate development, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi click here.
PARSIPPANY — The official “Law and Order” Tour visited Parsippany on Thursday, September 26.
Their first Parsippany stop was at the Empire Diner where they talked to diners about the upcoming election in November.
The Law and Order tour stopped at the Empire Diner
Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro is seeking re-election and is running with Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani.
Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce and Every Dollar Store” owner Mehul Shah
Their next stop was in Lake Hiawatha where they had the opportunity to meet the new business owner of “Every Dollar Store” Mehul Shah. After a few stops in some of the other stores in the shopping center, they ventured into the Spa Restaurant where they met Lucille Link who was celebrating her birthday. Joining Lucille was her son Steven, and daughter Gail Napolitano and friend Maureen McDermott.
Michael dePierro, Maureen McDermott, Sheriff James Gannon, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, Gail Napolitano, Lucille Link and Steven Link
Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce is a distinguished legislator with extensive local and state government experience, an unparalleled behind-the-scenes perspective on government functions, and a long history of problem solving through bipartisanship cooperation.
DeCroce serves on several legislative committees and commissions including: NJ Legislative Select Oversight into Murphy Administration Hiring Practices, Transportation & Independent Authorities, the Joint Committee on Public Schools, Banking and Insurance, Science & Technology, Pre-trial Services Review Commission, the Intergovernmental Relations Commission, and the Manufacturing Caucus.
She is member of both the Parsippany-Troy Hills Satellite Rotary Club and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, and she has received numerous awards, including: The NJ Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Legislator of the Year; Defender of the Taxpayer Award, for her advocacy of common-sense measures to reduce taxes and create jobs; two time finalist Leading Women Entrepreneur Award; and was recognized by the Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey.
Prior to serving in the New Jersey State Legislature, DeCroce served as Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in the Administration of Governor Chris Christie. While there, she authored the Best Practices for Municipalities, which became a nationally recognized, statewide model for identifying efficiencies in local government to reduce property taxes.
DeCroce began her government service as a Councilwoman in Mine Hill. She went on to serve as Municipal Clerk, Deputy Township Manager and Planning Board Member in Roxbury. She later served 11 years on the Board of Adjustment in Parsippany, and she served on the Board of Trustees for the New Jersey Crime Victims’ Law Center.
DeCroce also served as the first Chairwoman of the Morris County Joint Insurance Fund, an organization of 40 municipalities, where she achieved savings for the membership through shared services and negotiated healthcare.
DeCroce brings business-savvy and a small business perspective to the Legislature as former President and Owner of ERA Gallo & DeCroce Realtors, a real estate firm in Morris County for over forty-six years; and as Vice President of ABL Holdings, a home construction company. She has been declared one of the 50 Best Women in Business by NJBIZ and a NJ Monthly finalist for Leading Women Entrepreneur and Business Owner.
In addition, DeCroce was selected to participate in The Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business Administration.
DeCroce resides in Parsippany and enjoys spending time with her two sons and four grandchildren.
James Gannon is re-election for his second term as Morris County Sheriff, and BettyLou DeCroce is seeking re-election to the 26th Congressional District. She has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2012, where she has represented the 26th Legislative District after being appointed to fill the seat following the death of her husband, Alex DeCroce.
Jim grew up in Boonton Township in an Irish and Polish Catholic family with two brothers and one sister, who were all raised by his father, mother and grandmother. His passion for law enforcement came from his father, who was a New York City Police Detective. Gannon graduated Boonton High School where he played sports and also was a member of the Boonton Township Fire Service.
Gannon earned his Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement from County College of Morris, and then his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from William Paterson University. After graduation, Gannon started out as a Patrolman in his hometown of Boonton Township, and then Boonton, followed by service as Deputy Chief of Investigations at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the FBI’s elite Joint Terrorism Task Force and Morris County-based Novartis Pharmaceuticals, where he retired as the Global Head of Security Risk.
Along the way, Gannon graduated from the FBI National Academy, earned a Certificate in Supervisory Management from Rutgers and a Masters of Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
During his decorated, 33-year career in law enforcement and security, Gannon served as Commander of the FuncoLand Homicide Task Force and the Walter Contreras Homicide Task Force, formed the Morris County Cold Case Unit, co-authored the “Morris County Counter-Terrorism Task Force Manual,” and has lectured and trained fellow professionals, and conducted investigations, in places like Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Thailand and Uzbekistan, uniquely preparing him for the day-to-day battle to protect Morris County citizens from terror attacks and other crimes.
In addition to his professional career in law enforcement and security, Gannon has given back to the surrounding communities in other ways, including as current President of the 200 Club of Morris County, Adjunct Professor at Centenary College, Life Member of the New Jersey State PBA #327, Co-Founder of the Morris County Chapter of the Emerald Society of the State of New Jersey, and as a Drum Major in the Police Pipes & Drums of Morris County to name just a few.
Gannon was married to his wife, Lisa, for 26 years before losing her in 2010 after a courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis. Jim and Lisa had one daughter, Kate who, along with her husband Matt, are parents to son Luca and a new addition, daughter. Jim is a lifelong resident of Morris County and lives in Boonton.
Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, Steven Link and Morris County Sheriff James Gannon
PARSIPPANY — The driver, identified as James Duva, 54, told the officer he swerved to avoid hitting a deer. The officer suspected Duva was intoxicated and asked him to step out of his vehicle to perform field sobriety tests, which he failed, according to police.
Around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23, a Sparta Police Officer was patrolling Route 181 in the area of Mara Boulevard when she observed a black Ford that was off the roadway and into a telephone pole. She observed a male attempting to restart the vehicle, according to police reports.
Duva was charged with driving while under the influence, driving while suspended, careless driving, unlicensed driver and a criminal charge of operating a vehicle with a suspended license due to a prior driving while intoxicated charge.
Duva was placed under arrest for drunken driving and transported to police headquarters for processing. His vehicle was removed from the woods and impounded.
After completion of breath testing, Duva was found to have warrants out of Parsippany for $500 and Sparta for $680. He was given new dates for the warrants and for the new charges.
After complaining of shoulder pain, Duva requested transport to Newton Medical Center. He was released to his son at the hospital.
PARSIPPANY — You can now order Central Middle School Swag in time for a holiday gift or a fall hoodie as the cold days approach.
Click here to place your order. Merchandise is available until October 20.
Orders will be delivered to the school approximately four weeks after October 20.
Central Middle School is located at 1620 Route 46, Parsippany.
Central Middle School, located in Parsippany, serves more than 800 students in grades six through eight. It offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as a yearbook, stagecraft, performing arts club, forensics, student council, newspaper and puzzles and games. Its library and media center offers a computer area for electronic informational needs. The school also provides meals that include burgers, sandwiches, buns, rolls, fruits, pizzas and vegetables. Additionally, the school organizes activities, such as trips, band concerts, fairs and chorus. Central Middle School is a part of the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District that provides education to more than 7,200 students in over 15 schools.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Preferred Business Systems, Inc. announced the expansion of their technology services portfolio with the launch of a legal-focused division named Active Trust IT.
Active Trust IT is designed to provide small to mid-sized law firms specialized services and support focused on the unique challenges law firms face today. In addition to core technology and services offerings such as document management and IT services, Active Trust IT has partnered with LEAP, a leader in Legal Practice Management technology as well as their shared partner ConnectSmart and is the exclusive provider of PrintSmart and CallSmart for LEAP.
PrintSmart for LEAP is the only automated tools for Cost Recovery and Scan direct to matter. PrintSmart allows LEAP clients to automatically scan documents to clients matters in one action. It will even OCR the documents making them text searchable while automatically allocating costs to a matter for print, copies, scans and faxes.
CallSmart for LEAP, coming soon, is the only phone add-on for LEAP Legal Software clients. It allows for easy call logging by automatically allocating them to the corresponding matter for easy cost recovery.
In addition to PrintSmart and CallSmart for LEAP, Active Trust IT offers managed IT services including managed workstations, data backup, email hosting, security, and more.
Rich Campbell, Owner of Preferred Business Systems, Inc, said: “We are excited to continue to build upon the services we are able to offer our legal customers. Our collaboration with LEAP Legal Software and ConnectSmart is going to provide law firms a more efficient and productive way to manage critical areas of their practice.”
Ori Segall, IT Manager, said: “I am so pleased with our partnerships with Leap Legal and ConnectSmart! PrintSmart is the only automated software for cost recovery and automated scanning solution for Leap. These offerings are going to give law firms and their staff powerful automated productivity tools that will help drive efficiency and enhance cost recovery revenue within their practice. We are extremely excited about the launch of Active Trust IT and look forward to bringing great services to law firms across the nation!”
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Preferred Business Systems (PBS) has been a trusted partner to their clients for more than twenty years. With its broad portfolio of innovative technology and service solutions, PBS is well equipped to help their customers improve the way they work by increasing efficiency and reducing costs. For more information click here. PBS is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
MORRIS COUNTY — The CCM Center for Cyber Security, Department of Information Technologies and Cyber Security Club at County College of Morris (CCM) will be offering workshops and other events in October as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a national effort to help everyone stay protected whenever and however they connect.
The overarching theme for 2019 is, “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” and CCM is proud to be a champion and support this online safety and education initiative.
All CCM National Cybersecurity Awareness Month events are free and open to the public and take place on the college’s campus at 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph.
The kick-off takes place Tuesday, October 1, with hands-on, fun activities in the Center for Cyber Security in Emeriti Hall, Room 217, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A session on how to “Protect Your Password 2019 Style” will be held on Tuesday, October 8, in the Center for Cyber Security, Emeriti Hall, Room 217, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
The evening of Wednesday, October 16, will be Cybersecurity Movie Night with a film selected by CCM students. That takes place in the Student Community Center, Davidson Room B, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A session on virtual private networks, “Connect Safely – Use a VPN,” will be held on Tuesday, October 29, in the Center for Cyber Security, Emeriti Hall, Room 217, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The closing session will be a Tabletop Cyber Stratego game. Stratego is an old board game using military pieces with the object to “capture the flag” of the other team. Cybersecurity competitions are based on this strategy and outcome. This is a great way to learn more about cyber competitions and about the field of cybersecurity.
CCM is listed as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). CCM is the first community college in New Jersey to hold that designation. The college’s certificate program in Information Security is mapped to NSA and DHS standards. Along with the information security certificate, the Information Technologies department offers degrees in computer science, information technology, game development, media technology and technical studies. Other certificate programs include web development and media technology. To learn more about the degrees and certificates that are offered, click here.
For additional information on the Cybersecurity Month events, email cybersecurityclub@ccm.edu.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Pequannock Township Police Chief Brian C. Spring confirm an active investigation into a bank robbery that occurred this morning in Pequannock.
At approximately 10:43 a.m., law enforcement received a report of a bank robbery that occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank, 523 Route 23, in Pequannock.
The subsequent investigation has revealed that a male entered the bank branch and demanded money. The investigation has revealed that the suspect appears to be an older white male with a black beard, which is possibly fake. He was last seen wearing dark colored pants, a dark colored hooded Adidas sweatshirt with white stripes on the arms, a dark colored ball cap, and glasses.
Numerous law enforcement agencies have responded and are currently investigating this incident, including the Pequannock Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this male, is urged to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200 or the Pequannock Police Department at (973) 835-1700.
PARSIPPANY — Meet Jodi, a 10-year-old French Bulldog/English Bulldog mix!
Jodi is a laid back lady who is looking for a soft bed and a cool breeze to hang out in. She is affectionate, loving, and cannot wait to snuggle with her people!
Jodi’s ideal home would also include a yard as she loves to go in her foster’s yard and just take a sniff around. Jodi is currently living with other pups and would do just fine in a home with another dog(s) who aren’t too rowdy. She can also live with children 10+.
She loves all people she meets and gives lots of kisses! Jodi is looking for a quieter home with an extra comfy couch for her and her big ears. She would really like to spend her day hanging out, meeting new friends, and getting lots of hugs.
If you’re looking for a sweet, easy going girl, apply to adopt Jodi today!
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PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills Field Hockey team held a gold out game to “Stick it to Cancer” on Monday, September 23. The team invited four area pediatric warriors/cancer survivors, Sean Ries, Hannah Cerullo, Peyton Zitelli, and Emma Wyman to join the team as honorary captains.
The team, dawned in gold socks and gold shirts, not only helped raise awareness, but also helped raised $2,013 for the Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation.
Since its inception in 2015, the Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation has donated over $500,000 to pediatric cancer research.
Thank you to everyone who made this evening possible. So much love and support from our amazing community made for a wonderful night for all.
A victory for our team on the field and a bigger victory off the field by raising awareness. Be The Hope. Believe There Is Hope For A Cure.
The team, dawned in gold socks and gold shirts, not only helped raise awareness, but also helped raised $2,013 for the Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation.
Picture credits: Chris J Chambers