Pennacchio Calls for Action on Property Tax Relief Legislation

Frank L. Cahill
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Pennacchio Calls for Action on Property Tax Relief Legislation

NEW JERSEY — Senator Joe Pennacchio called for action on legislation he sponsors to increase property tax relief for New Jerseyans through the elimination of the $10,000 limit on the property tax deduction that can be claimed by state income tax filers. Yesterday, Governor Christie expressed support for allowing homeowners to fully deduct their property taxes, saying it’s something the state can afford to do. Pennacchio said the Legislature should pass the measure now, with Christie’s support, or in the early days of the upcoming Murphy administration.

Senator Pennacchio calls on Governor-elect Murphy to committee to eliminating cap on property tax deduction.

“Governor-elect Murphy has been critical of the national restriction of the SALT deduction. If he is to be consistent, he should support eliminating New Jersey’s $10,000 cap,” stated Pennacchio. “Although asked for comments by various media groups, Governor-elect Phil Murphy has yet to say he will support the elimination of the $10,000 cap. I am asking for the Governor-elect’s commitment, yea or nay. If nay, that puts great urgency on the Legislature to pass S-3598 and have Governor Christie sign it.”

Pennacchio’s legislation, S-3598, would allow New Jersey homeowners and renters to fully deduct their property taxes. The maximum deduction that can be claimed under the New Jersey Gross Income Tax for property taxes is currently $10,000.

“Seizing this opportunity to provide immediate property tax relief should be the top priority in Trenton,” Pennacchio stated. “My bill, S-3598, provides solutions to Governor-elect Murphy’s concerns of Washington and focuses on supporting our hard working families in New Jersey.”

Two Arrested in Connection with Police Pursuit

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Two Arrested in Connection with Police Pursuit

MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Morris Plains Borough Police Chief Jason A. Kohn announce the arrests of Meshach Whagar, 28, Newark,  and Tione Davis, 35, East Orange, on charges related to a police pursuit that occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 19.

On Tuesday, December 19, at approximately 1:15 a.m., law enforcement identified a vehicle in the area of Hanover Avenue and Speedwell Avenue in Morris Plains with a registration tag that was not assigned to the vehicle.

When officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop, the vehicle accelerated and attempted to flee.  The pursuit continued into Morris Township, where the driver ultimately lost control and crashed into a telephone pole on Hanover Avenue.

Both occupants fled the car on foot.  Whagar, later identified as the driver, was located hiding in a garage in Morris Township shortly after the pursuit.  Davis was apprehended on the morning of Wednesday, December 20 at his place of employment.

During a search of the car, law enforcement officers recovered two handguns.  One of the handguns contained dum-dum bullets.

Whagar was charged with one count of Eluding, a crime of the second degree, two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, crimes of the second degree, one count of Burglary, a crime of the third degree, one count of Resisting Arrest, a crime of the third degree, one count of Hindering Apprehension, a crime of the third degree, and one count of Possession of Dum-Dum Bullets, a crime of the fourth degree.  Whagar was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility on a warrant-complaint in accordance with the Criminal Justice Reform Act.

Davis was charged with two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, crimes of the second degree, one count of Resisting Arrest, a crime of the third degree, and one count of Possession of Dum-Dum Bullets, a crime of the fourth degree.  Davis was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility on a warrant-complaint in accordance with the Criminal Justice Reform Act.

Numerous law enforcement agencies assisted in the investigation, including the Morris Plains Borough Police Department, the Morris Township Police Department, the New Jersey State Police, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Hanover Township Police Department, the Morristown Police Department, the Morris County Park Police, the Madison Police Department, and the Florham Park Police Department.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200 or the Morris Plains Police Department at (973) 538-2284.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Comedy Night is Coming to Morris Catholic High School

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Comedy Night is Coming to Morris Catholic High School

DENVILLE — Morris Catholic High School will be hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser to support the MCHS Athletic programs, on January 20. The night will include three comedians, a silent auction, a tricky tray, a 50-50 raffle and the ever popular Lottery Apron.  The comedians are Uncle Floyd, Bobby Gonzo and Brad Trackmen. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

The price of the ticket is $25.00 and the event is a BYOB and a BYOF.  Coffee and Dessert will be provided.

Morris Catholic is located at 200 Morris Avenue in Denville.  For ticket information email mccomedynight@gmail.com or call (973) 627-6674 ext. 209.

Click here to download ticket order form.

Click here to download event flyer.

 

Fireman Darryl Jenkins honored for 50 years of service

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Fireman Darryl Jenkins honored for 50 years of service

PARSIPPANY — Mayor James Barberio presented Darryl Lee Jenkins with a certificate of recognition for 50 years of service at the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire District 3. Jenkins joined the Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department on August 17, 1967.

He has provided fifty years of faithful and honorable service as a member of District 3 and has taken his sense of service to his community to an even higher level by serving in all officer positions including Chief from 1972 to 1974 and from 1983 to 1985, and as Commissioner from 2003 to present. He has continually demonstrated bravery, professionalism and commitment to our community.

Darryl Jenkins and his wife Carol live in Lake Parsippany.

He is the father of Darryl, Jr. and Scott, proud grandfather of Christopher, Ryan and Emily, has earned the respect of his family, friends and colleagues

The certificate of recognition read:

Whereas, Darryl Lee Jenkins, a dedicated and skilled firefighter, joined the Lake Parsippany Fire Company District #3 on August 17, 1967; and

Whereas, Darryl Jenkins has provided fifty years of faithful and honorable service as a member of District 3 and has taken his sense of service to his community to an even higher level by serving in all officer positions including Chief from 1972 to 1974 and from 1983 to 1985, and as Commissioner from 2003 to present. He has continually demonstrated bravery, professionalism and commitment to the community; and

Whereas, Darryl Jenkins served as delegate to the 106th, 129th, 131st, 132nd and 134th annual conventions of the State Fireman’s Association. He is currently the Chainnan of the Fireman’s Relief Association; and

Whereas, Darryl Jenkins exemplifies all the attributes of a selfless human being, foregoing his own wants, needs and desires in order to serve residents and businesses of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills for the past 50 years; and

Whereas, the recipient of the Outstanding Civic Contributor and President’s Awards, Darryl Jenkins has demonstrated his further responsibility and service to the community as a volunteer with tl1e Boy Scouts of America and Little League baseball; and

Whereas, , Darryl Jenkins, the proud husband of Carol, father of Darryl, Jr. & Scott, proud grandfather of Christopher, Ryan and Emily, has earned the respect of his family, friends and colleagues.

Now, Therefore, I, James R. Barberio, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, do hereby acknowledge the important contributions made by Darryl Lee Jenkins and express sincere appreciation and gratitude for 50 years of loyal service as a firefighter in the Lake Parsippany Fire Company District #3.

Dated this nineteenth day of December, 2017

Van Dessel moves to new space with Kent International

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Van Dessel moves to new space with Kent International

PARSIPPANY — After a strong year that saw a big increase in dealers and sales, Van Dessel is moving operations into a new space inside Kent International’s 60,000-square-foot warehouse in Parsippany.

Kent has been assisting Van Dessel in its growth, said Robert Vander Veur, Van Dessel’s vice president of sales and development. He said Van Dessel now has about 78 dealers — twice its count last year. Sales were up nearly 40 percent this year.

“Kent has been very important in supporting and backing our efforts, not just so we can produce new models, but to provide better service to our growing IBD base,” Vander Veur said. “We’ve increased our outside sales force with eight new reps. Hardly a sales army like larger brands, but we can begin providing our dealers with the attention they deserve,” he added.

Van Dessel has moved its inventory and assembly team to Parsippany, and the company added a few more assemblers. Every bike Van Dessel sends to dealers is assembled to order in-house.

“Part of the feedback from dealers we are getting is that they really appreciate the no-pressure approach we take. Shops can just order one bike, a frame and build kit or just a frame — we don’t care. And our a la carte build program gives them a unique bike that cannot be cost shopped,” Vander Veur said.

Vander Veur noted that as many larger suppliers have phased out their steel offerings, Van Dessel’s steel sales have increased. Its chromoly Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and WTF 853LTD are top sellers.

Vander Veur said shops appreciate the custom component sizing options and the ability to access a wide variety of build components for a new custom bike from one place.

The company recently added Dirt City Cycle Supply in Edmonton, Alberta, to distribute to Canadian retailers, and it now has a Philippines distributor, My Next Bike in Makati, Philippines. The company is going to display at the CABDA show in February.

“It’s great having Van Dessel in-house,” Kent International president Scott Kamler said. “We’re happy to offer any assistance we can, fulfillment, warehousing, art needs — we’re here to support their growth and keep the brand moving forward.”

Van Dessel’s new address is 60 East Halsey Road. Telephone is (973) 543-2599.

Parsippany Elks donates new nozzles to Fire District 6

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Parsippany Elks donates new nozzles to Fire District 6

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Elks Lodge #2078 was able to secure a grant to purchase three Task Force Tips Fire Fighting Nozzles for Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6.

These are a new light weight compact nozzles. With the capability to change gallons per minute on the nozzle in seconds. These new nozzles helps the local firemen more efficient in fighting fires.

The District 6 Fire Department is Extremely excited for these new firefighting tools.

The new nozzles were purchased using the Elks Anniversary Grant. This grant is a one-time opportunity to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Elks through service. This $1,500 grant offers an opportunity for Lodges to do even more charitable work.

The new nozzles donated to Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6
Joseph Serrecchia, Assistant Chief Vincent Petito, Jake Rozell, Parsippany Elks; Tom Burns, Parsippany Elks, Sean Rice, Michael Markoski, and Scott Serrecchia, Chief Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 6

Letter to the editor: Disrespecting the flag and our National Anthem

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

This letter expresses the feelings of most who are proud to be called Americans. I, Jay Pearson of Orangeburg, hope retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffery Powers’ letter sends a clear message to the commissioner of the NFL. I made a call to Col. Powers. He’s for real in Vista, California, and did write the wonderful letter that follows:

I’ve been a season pass holder at Yankee Stadium, Yale Bowl and Giants Stadium. I missed the ’90-91 season because I was with a battalion of Marines in Desert Storm. 14 of my wonderful Marines returned home with the American Flag draped across their lifeless bodies. My last conversation with one of them, Sgt. Garrett Mongrella, was about how our Giants were going to the Super Bowl. He never got to see it.

Many friends, Marines, and Special Forces Soldiers who worked with or for me through the years returned home with the American Flag draped over their coffins.

I observed a player getting a personal foul for twerking in the end zone after scoring. I guess that’s much worse than disrespecting the flag and our National Anthem. Hmmmmm, isn’t it his 1st Amendment right to express himself like an idiot in the end zone?

Why is taunting not allowed yet taunting America is OK? You fine players for wearing 9-11 commemorative shoes yet you allow scum on the sidelines to sit, kneel or pump their pathetic fist in the air. They are so deprived with their multi-million dollar contracts for playing a freaking game! You condone it all by your refusal to act. You’re just as bad and disgusting as they are. I hope Americans boycott any sponsor who supports that rabble you call the NFL. I hope they turn off the TV when any team that allowed this disrespect to occur, without consequence, on the sidelines. I applaud those who have not.

Legends and heroes do NOT wear shoulder pads. They wear body armor and carry rifles.

They make minimum wage and spend months and years away from their families. They don’t do it for an hour on Sunday. They do it 24/7 often with lead, not footballs, coming in their direction. They watch their brothers carted off in pieces not on a gurney to get their knee iced. They don’t even have ice! Many don’t have legs or arms.

Some wear blue and risk their lives daily on the streets of America. They wear fire helmets and go upstairs into the fire rather than down to safety. On 9-11, hundreds vanished. They are the heroes.

I hope that your high paid protesting pretty boys and you look in that mirror when you shave tomorrow and see what you really are, legends in your own minds. You need to hit the road and take those worms with you! Time to change the channel.

Jay Pearson
Orangeburg

Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury honored by Morris CARES

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Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury honored by Morris CARES

MORRIS COUNTY — On December 18, 2017, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp was joined by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, at an award ceremony for ‘Morris CARES’. ‘Morris CARES’ is a non-profit, recovery oriented sanctuary, based in Rockaway,mthat works to change the lives of those suffering from an opioid or heroin addiction. They focus on utilizing peer support throughout the community as a tool to help those in need from Morris County. Numerous community partners and Law Enforcement personnel attended the event at the ‘CARES’ offices.

Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury were recognized, along with Sheriff James M. Gannon, for their ongoing efforts in further educating our community about the opioid and heroin epidemic. Their partnership with ‘Morris CARES’, which stands for, Center for Addiction Recovery Education & Success, has helped dissolve the stigma around drug addiction in the Morris County community.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has coordinated with the Board of Freeholders, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, as well as local police departments and school districts to raise awareness about opioids and heroin. Informational meetings held at various high schools and other local venues have allowed parents to get a wealth of information from professionals, who deal with it first-hand. Sheriff Gannon was also recognized for his work to fight addiction and attendant stigma in Morris County. The Sheriff received his award for fighting addiction through the production of Hope One, a mobile access recovery system and the Hope Wing in the Morris County Correctional Facility for addicted inmates.

Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury’s efforts in coordination with ‘Morris CARES’, have sought to benefit the entire community through education and a better understanding of the opioid and heroin epidemic. As members of the Morris County community continue to learn more about how to properly help those suffering from addiction, they will play a larger role in stemming the tide of heroin and opioid related casualties and crimes. With a better education across the board, parents, teachers, and local leaders will ultimately have more power.

Township Clerk presents outgoing Councilmen with a plaque

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Township Clerk presents outgoing Councilmen with a plaque

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Clerk Khaled Madin presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” to outgoing Council President Louis Valori and Council Vice President Robert Peluso, at the regular council meeting held on Tuesday, December 19.

The certificate stated “In appreciation for your service and dedication to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and its Residents.”

Council President Louis Valori served on the council from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017. Valori sought re-election but lost in the general election. Valori was appointed to serve as Council President for one term, starting in January 2016.

Council Vice President Robert Peluso, who also served on the council from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017. He also served as Vice President for two terms.  He didn’t seek re-election to the Council, instead he challenged Mayor Barberio to become Mayor, and lost in the primary election.

P3 Properties Acquires Morris Corporate Center III

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P3 Properties Acquires Morris Corporate Center III

PARSIPPANY — Facilitating the trade of a Morris County landmark office property, commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale and purchase financing for Morris Corporate Center III (MCCIII). P3 Properties acquired the 541,466-square-foot, Class A asset from institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

The MCCIII complex includes four interconnected, Class A buildings on a 27-acre, amenity-rich campus at 400 Interpace Parkway. The park is 62 percent leased to four occupants with an average remaining lease term of more than six years, including global credit tenants TEVA Pharmaceuticals and Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide.

“With this purchase, P3 Properties added to its portfolio a best-in-market, headquarters-quality office park with in-place, financeable cash flow and substantial upside,” noted Gary Gabriel of Cushman & Wakefield’s Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group, who headed the assignment with Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut, Kevin Donner, Brian Whitmer and Andrew MacDonald. Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity Debt and Structured Finance Group, led by John Alascio and Sridhar Vankayala, arranged $58.8 million in purchase financing, including approximately $15 million of future funding earmarked for property upgrades.

The MCCIII purchase is the fifth transaction Cushman & Wakefield has completed on behalf of P3 Properties. “Working with P3 Properties is a pleasure,” Bernhaut said. “CEO and Founder Harvey Rosenblatt has a reputation as a creative dealmaker who keeps his word and brings tremendous energy to reaching agreement on terms. Those qualities were instrumental in making the acquisition of MCCIII go smoothly.”

Throughout its history, Morris Corporate Center III has benefited from the involvement of institutional owners, also including Equitable/Lend Lease, Prudential and TIAA. Bloomfield, NJ based P3 Properties, which focuses on value-driven acquisitions and property operation.

“We seek real estate opportunities where we can add value, and MCCIII presents an exciting repositioning play,” said Harvey Rosenblatt, P3 Properties CEO and founder. “We immediately will focus on leveraging the attractive acquisition cost basis to launch a significant capital plan and robust leasing program.”

MCCIII is ideally located at the intersection of interstates 80 and 287, and routes 46 and 202, providing convenient local and regional access. Retail and hotel amenities and a wide range of executive and workforce housing alternatives surround the property.

“In today’s improving suburban office market, as the aging millennial workforce increases its migration to the suburbs to raise families, it is apparent that corporate users are increasingly focused on providing a superior work environment that will enable them to attract and maintain talent,” Bernhaut noted. “The size, amenities and location of Morris Corporate Center III positions P3 Properties to capitalize on this trend by creating and offering a product that meets and exceeds that requisite.”

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm with 45,000 employees in more than 70 countries helping occupiers and investors optimize the value of their real estate. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenue of $6 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facility services (C&W Services), global occupier services, investment & asset management (DTZ Investors), project & development services, tenant representation, and valuation & advisory. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.

J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives is the alternative investment arm of J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With more than $125 billion in assets under management and over 800 professionals (as of September 30, 2017), we offer strategies across the alternative investment spectrum including real estate, private equity and credit, infrastructure, transportation, liquid alternatives, and hedge funds. Operating from 23 offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, our independent alternative investment engines combine specialist knowledge and singular focus with the global reach, vast resources and powerful infrastructure of J.P. Morgan to help meet each client’s specific objectives. For more information: www.jpmorganassetmanagement.com. 

NanoGurus hosted a Holiday Meet First Relic Recovery Event

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NanoGurus hosted a Holiday Meet First Relic Recovery Event

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, December 16 Parsippany’s NanoGurus Robotics hosted a Holiday Meet First Relic Recovery Event at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center.

The object of First Relic Recovery Event is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance by scoring Glyphs into the Cryptoboxes and completing rows, column, and ciphers; transferring Relics to the Recovery Zone; retrieving Jewels; parking on the Balancing Stones, and navigating to specific parts of the Playing Field.

First Relic Recovery is presented by Qualcomm and is played on a 12 foot by 12 foot square field with approximately one foot high walls and a soft foam mat floor.

The field is divided in the middle into a “red” and a “blue” side corresponding to the two alliances. In the center of the field is a taped off area that hold the Glyphs. The scoring elements for First Relic Recovery are 48 alliance-neutral Glyphs (24 gray and 24 brown), 8 alliance-specific Jewels (4 per alliance) and 4 alliance-specific Relics (2 per Alliance). There are 4 alliance-specific Cryptoboxes (2 per Alliance) with taped off safe zones in front of each. There are 4 alliance-specific Balancing Stones (2 per Alliance) on which Robots begin and end the game. There are also 2 off-field alliance-specific Recovery Zones where robots place recovered Relics at the end of the match.

Matches have two distinct periods of play: a 30-second Autonomous period followed by a two-minute Driver-Controlled period. The last 30 seconds of the Driver-Controlled period is called the End Game which adds new scoring opportunities for robots to achieve.

Autonomous Period:
During the Autonomous period, Robots operate using only pre-programmed instructions. Alliances earn points by: (1) selecting and removing opponent colored Jewels from platforms, (2) scoring Glyphs into the Cryptoboxes, and (3) parking their Robot in a Safe Zone in front of their Cryptobox.

Driver-Controlled Period:
During the Driver-Controlled period, alliances earn points by: (1) Scoring Glyphs into their Alliance’s Cryptoboxes and (2) Creating Cipher patterns with their Glyphs in the Cryptoboxes.

End Game:
The final 30 seconds of the Driver-Controlled Period is called the End Game. In addition to the previously listed Driver-Controlled Period scoring activities, alliances earn points by (1) moving their Relics to safety in their Recovery Zone and (2) balancing Robots on the Balancing Stones.

The object of First Relic Recovery Event is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance

The competition was won by Glen Rock and the outstanding rookie team was Wood-Ridge.

NanoGurus is a neighborhood organization which competes in First Lego League and First Tech Challenge competitions organized by First (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). The NanoGurus team was founded in 2006 and has since won many FLL and FTC awards.

The NanoGurus is always looking for new parent coaches and mentors to extend more students this fun learning FIRST experience! This season, the team established eight new FIRST Lego League teams, all of which are coached by parents, and mentored by experienced members of this flagship team. New teams start with a training session, followed by mentoring throughout the competition season.

Pedestrian Struck on Route 46

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Pedestrian Struck on Route 46

PARSIPPANY — A elderly female pedestrian was attempting to cross Route 46 when she was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday morning, December 19 at approximately 9:30 a.m.

The accident occurred near the intersection of Route 46 and Summit Street.

The pedestrian was transported to Morristown Medical Center by Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad.

No additional details are available at this time.

Santa will be visiting IHOP

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Santa will be visiting IHOP

PARSIPPANY — Santa Claus will make a visit to the Parsippany IHOP located at 792 Route 46 on Saturday, December 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Santa will be giving out candy canes and children will have the opportunity to tell Santa what they would like for Christmas! Be sure to bring your camera and take lots of pictures to catch that special time you spend on Santa’s lap!

Employees of Marks Paneth donated Holiday Gifts to local families

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Employees of Marks Paneth donated Holiday Gifts to local families

PARSIPPANY — Employees of Marks Paneth, a nationally ranked accounting firm with an office location in Parsippany, spread holiday cheer to Morris County children through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.  The employees’ donated holiday gifts were distributed to local families through the Salvation Army in Morristown.

Marks Paneth is located at 8 Campus Drive in the  Mack-Cali Business Campus.

Bridge construction requires lane closure and traffic shift on I-280 westbound

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Bridge construction requires lane closure and traffic shift on I-280 westbound

NORTH JERSEY — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced a traffic shift on I-280 westbound to allow for construction to advance, as part of the I-280 over Passaic River bridge deck replacement project in Essex County.

Beginning at 9:30 p.m. Monday, December 18, until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, NJDOT’s contractor, Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc., is scheduled to close the existing temporary lane on the right shoulder of I-280 westbound bridge over the Passaic River to restripe the roadway and reposition construction barriers. Traffic will be shifted from the right shoulder onto the newly constructed left lane of the I-280 westbound bridge. The new temporary configuration is expected to be in place for several months.

Two lanes of I-280 will continue to be maintained in each direction by use of the temporary crossover. During the removal and reconstruction of the westbound bridge decks, the I-280 eastbound bridge over the Passaic River between East Hanover, Morris County and Roseland, Essex County is temporarily maintaining two lanes of eastbound traffic and one lane of westbound traffic by using the median as a crossover.

The $7.2 million federally-funded project, which started construction in July 2017, will demolish and replace existing structurally deficient bridge decks. NJDOT has coordinated with local officials throughout the design and construction process. The project is being accomplished in stages and is expected to be completed in spring 2018.

Variable message signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with the bridge deck replacements project. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming road closures.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info.

Northvail Recognizes the Joy of Giving

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Northvail Recognizes the Joy of Giving

PARSIPPANY — Northvail Elementary School students collected canned goods and other food items for our annual winter food drive organized by Mrs. Vento a fourth-grade teacher, and members of the Student Council. Two carloads of bags and boxes of goods were dropped off at The Food Pantry in Lake Hiawatha, which helps to feed hungry children and families. Mrs. Vento said, “At Northvail, we like to expose students to community service and the act of giving back.”

Our second-grade classes organized by Mrs. Hedden, participated in a Pajama and Book Drive sponsored by Scholastic Book Club. Twenty families donated new pajamas. The pajama drive is a great reminder of how important a bedtime storybook can be. The national program provides children who live in shelters, group homes, foster care and other at-risk children with a pair of pajamas and a bedtime storybook. 

We all know how great it feels to receive gifts. Joy comes from helping others to better their lives. Thank you to everyone who donated!

Northvail’s Pajama Drive

CCM Library Offers Free Workshop for Small Business Owners

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CCM Library Offers Free Workshop for Small Business Owners

RANDOLPH — The County College of Morris (CCM) Library is offering a free workshop on research tools for small businesses on Tuesday, January 9.

The workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center, Room 205, on CCM’s Randolph campus, 214 Center Grove Road. Attendees can park in Lot 7.

The purpose of the workshop is to help small business owners find information to help their business grow.

During the session, small business owners will learn about a variety of databases, including Reference USA, Business Source Elite, Regional Business News, Small Business Reference Center and others provided through the New Jersey State Library.

The workshop is free but registration is required. Call (973) 328-5300 to reserve a seat.

Centenary University’s School of Professional Studies Program to Offer New Accounting Degree

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Centenary University’s School of Professional Studies Program to Offer New Accounting Degree

PARSIPPANY — Centenary University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) is coming up to its one year anniversary at its new location at the Mack-Cali Professional Building at Seven Campus Drive.  New classes are starting soon in January.  SPS offers many different programs including a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

This program was developed as a result in growth in the Accounting field and the resulting job demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations.  Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors.  The continued globalization of business may lead to increased demand for accounting expertise and services related to international trade and international mergers and acquisitions.

“This program was created as a result of that demand,” says Frank Longo, Assistant Professor of Accounting at SPS.  “It is our goal to fill that need to for this highly sought after profession.”

The accelerated classes, which are completed in eight weeks rather than the traditional 15, are held in Parsippany.  Classes run 3.5 hours in the evening and are taught by professionals in the field.  Students participate in courses in-person or can connect remotely.

“This is conducive to accommodating the needs of an adult learner who is juggling many responsibilities,” says Professor Longo.  “These students also have an advantage of having the ability to complete a Bachelor’s degree in much less time than the traditional timeframe of four years.”

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree, other programs that are available starting in January include an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Social Media Marketing, a Master in Business Administration degree with concentrations in Management, Marketing, Leadership and Health Administration.  In addition, we offer certificates in Social Media Marketing, Leadership and Health Administration.

First established in 1999, Centenary University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) provides an entrepreneurial approach to the educational experience by offering professional studies to an adult population, allowing students to select the modality most conducive to their busy lifestyle.  Students can take classes in a variety of formats: one-night-per-week, completely online or through a blended approach, which combines online and in-class methods.

The curriculum combines theory and practical experience, allowing students to apply knowledge acquired immediately.  Having conferred thousands of A.A., B.S.B.A. and M.B.A. degrees, the School of Professional Studies serves as an inclusive and collaborative learning community dedicated to preparing adult students to progress further in society and to contribute directly to the state’s economic engine.

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Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.

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Santa visits Sedgefield on a firetruck

Frank L. Cahill
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Santa visits Sedgefield on a firetruck

PARSIPPANY — The neighbors in Sedgefield gather around the home of President Carlos Guzman, and trimmed the tree, ate delicious cookies and donuts, drank hot chocolate and coffee waiting for the arrival of Santa.

Santa arrived by the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department and joined the crowd, greeted the children and posed for pictures.

The history of Sedgefield:

In the late 40″s Justus Nienaber purchased a 200 acre tract from Peter Freylinghuysen Jr.  This was formerly the Ballantine Estate and included a beautiful two-story white colonial mansion, complete with gazebo, creek, pond and other outbuildings.

In 1949, he started to develop Sedgefield with a group of builders.  The name was taken from a charming and peaceful Carolina resort hotel, The Sedgefield Inn, which is surrounded by a development of gracious homes.

The name Sedgefield itself is derived from two Anglo-Saxon words: secg (a sword), its popular meaning – any course, grass like herb, growing in damp places; and feld – a cleared piece of land.

Carrying on with the Anglo-Saxon Association, all the streets bear the names of English towns, villages or locations.  The three entry streets are Sherwood, Sedgefield and Dartford.  All streets between Sedgefield and Dartford are in alphabetical order.  All streets between Robinhood and Friar are of English origin but are not in alphabetical order.

Development in Sedgefield can be determined by the type of roads in the area.  The first section contained ranch or single story homes built on streets with no curbs.  The second section contained ranch, split-level and two-story colonials built on streets with concrete curbs.  The third and final section contained two-story colonials or split-level homes built on streets with Belgian block curbing and sidewalks.

Long time residents can remember when Littleton Road (US 202) was a two-lane tree-line road with very little traffic.  It passed Rusty’s Hardware Store, the old St. Christopher’s Church (which was housed in the Blue Swan Inn) and a goat farm that used to be in the area of the Littleton Road bridge over Route 80.  Alderney Dairy had a barn and pasture where Gatehall is now located.  Cows and deer used to wander into Sedgefield along Robinhood Road.  A few deer still visit us on occasion.

Back then, the Morris Plains Shopping Center had a Two Guys from Harrison store.  Sip and Sup was located at the intersection of Route 202 and Route 10 where one could enjoy food and dairy products in a leisurely manner and watch the few cars going through the intersection.  The area now covered with commercial buildings (Campus Drive, Sylvan Way and Dryden Way) contained dairy farms and was used by the Civic Association for picnics and fireworks.

In the 1970s, Sherwood Village (the section around Sherwood, Friar, Robinhood and Littlejohn Roads) was included as part of Sedgefield.  Crawford Road was the last area to be developed.

The last home in Sedgefield was erected in 1988, a two-story colonial manufactured in Pennsylvania.  This was the 295th home in Sedgefield.

Parsippany Town Hall Council Agenda Meeting (12/05/2017)

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Town Hall Council Agenda Meeting (12/05/2017)

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Town Hall Council Agenda Meeting (12/05/2017).

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