Gub. Candidate Kaper-Dale Accompanies Deportee’s Son to Capitol Hill

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Gub. Candidate Kaper-Dale Accompanies Deportee’s Son to Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gubernatorial Candidate Seth Kaper-Dale accompanied 13-year old Joel Massie, the son of a recently deported Indonesian refugee to an America’s Voice Father’s Day event in Washington, DC. Kaper-Dale and Massie were invited by America’s Voice, along with NJ Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Representatives Pallone and Gutierrez to highlight the effects of deportation of migrants. Kaper-Dale is a pastor who most recently gained national attention when Indonesian community members, who previously took sanctuary in his church for 11-months, were deported by ICE.

Kaper-Dale’s speech included the following: “We need to stand up against reckless deportation; we’re experiencing ethnic and racial cleansing, American style.”

The pastor-candidate has been associated for years with his activism. Since becoming a candidate he has been described as “the only progressive running” and “the Bernie of New Jersey”. His platform seeks justice for immigrants, refugees, and asylees, including a single-payer healthcare plan that extends to the undocumented, and a plan for legal drivers licenses for this group. Kaper-Dale is determined to make New Jersey a Sanctuary State by prohibiting state law enforcement from conducting activities on behalf of I.C.E. among other advancements for migrant rights. His policies all are dedicated to dynamizing the state’s economy, in addition to making it a safe place for all residents. He promises a $15/hour minimum wage for all, including people serving jail time, and a plan for renewable energy aimed at lowering NJ’s carbon footprint by 20% during his first term, distinguishing him from the Democratic and Republican candidates.

Senator Menendez had the following to say at the event: “I’m glad we are here to raise our voices, and not be complicit in President Trump’s mass deportation agenda.“ Representative Pallone informed the audience that he and Representative Maloney have reintroduced the Indonesian Refugee Family Protection Act, which Kaper-Dale helped to write in 2012.

After Kaper-Dale participated in his community’s weekly Monday sunrise protest outside of Elizabeth Detention Center, he got word that the NJ Division of Elections certified that he is on the ballot in one of the only two gubernatorial elections in the country November 7, 2017.

Freeholders approve buyout of flood-prone properties in Parsippany

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Freeholders approve buyout of flood-prone properties in Parsippany

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders have approved a $157,500 allocation for the buyout of a flood-threatened residential property in Parsippany. It marks the 20th such purchase in the township under the county’s innovative Flood Mitigation Program, which has previously approved $7.5 million to partially fund purchases of 67 homes in eight towns.

Freeholder Doug Cabana

The freeholders voted unanimously to approve the allocation for the latest Parsippany buyout at the board’s May 24 meeting based on a recommendation by the Morris County Flood Mitigation Committee.

All of the Parsippany buyouts have focused on the Lake Hiawatha area, which developed as a summer community many decades ago and evolved into year-round living. During Hurricane Irene, the flood wall erected more than 25 years ago was overtopped and the community experienced severe flooding.

With approval of this latest buyout, for a home on Mohican Place along the Rockaway River, Morris County will have provided a total of $1.3 million to Parsippany for flood buyouts.

“This is part of our continuing effort to help to get residents from across the county out of harm’s way in places that have been overwhelmed by previous floods and are expected to be struck by future flooding,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.

These buyouts result in creation of new open space that provides flood storage and creates buffer areas that help protect other nearby homes and businesses from flooding,’’ added Freeholder Christine Myers, the board’s liaison on open space issues. “In addition, buyouts ease the burden on first responders, who must rescue flood-threatened families, and Public Works teams who handle post-flood issues and debris.’’

The goal of the county program, which currently has another 24 pending projects, is to help towns secure flood-prone properties from willing sellers and convert the sites to permanently preserved open space, which naturally captures and absorbs flood water.

Additionally, these acquisitions lower municipal costs. Each potential flood buyout is subject to an in-depth benefit-cost analysis to assure that it makes financial and practical sense to remove the home. Morris County’s average benefit-cost ratio for the 68 projects completed is a 7:1 – meaning that for every $1 spent there is $7 in benefits to the towns and county.

The board established the Flood Mitigation Program in 2012 in response to increased, repetitive flooding in the county, especially the excessive flooding caused by Hurricane Irene in 2011. It is an expansion of the Morris County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust, and is funded by the voter-approved county’s open space tax.

Morris County Freeholder Christine Myers

As flood insurance rates rise significantly due to federal legislation, more homeowners are considering flood buyouts as an escape from destructive, repetitive flooding and the increasing cost of homeowners insurance in floodplains.

In 2014, the average flood insurance policy nationwide cost $468; in 2015, this cost jumped to $708. As federal subsidies for flood insurance gradually diminish to zero, insurance premiums will continue to rise until they reach their true actuarial risk.

The Morris County Flood Mitigation Program was the first program at the county level in New Jersey dedicated to acquiring flood-prone homes and land. The state DEP in 2014 awarded the program a Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award.
According to Jennifer McCulloch, coordinator of the Flood Mitigation Program, the program is structured with two basic funding tracks. The “MATCH Program’’ provides a 25 percent county match for projects already underway with agencies, such as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the state DEP’s Blue Acres Program,

The second funding track, or “CORE Program,” is designed to catch homes that have fallen through other agency’s funding nets, with Morris County providing up to 75 percent of the acquisition cost. The latest Lake Hiawatha buyout is in the CORE category. The remaining 25 percent cost share is being provided by New Jersey DEP, Parsippany’s Open Space Trust Fund, and homeowner donation of value.

In addition to Parsippany, the county has provided grant funding for buyouts in Boonton, Denville, Lincoln Park, Long Hill, Morristown, Pequannock and Riverdale.

Grant applications are considered through municipalities only for acquisition of flood-affected residences from willing sellers. All county funds go directly to municipalities, which purchase the properties and must maintain the land as public open space in perpetuity, said McCulloch.

Additional information is available by clicking here, or by calling (973) 829-8120.

Fatal Crash in Long Hill Township

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Fatal Crash in Long Hill Township

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Long Hill Township Police Chief Michael Mazzeo confirm a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday, June 11, in Long Hill Township.

On Sunday, June 11, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Long Hill Township Police Department was notified of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred in the area of 342 Valley Road, Long Hill. It was determined that two motor vehicles, a car and a motorcycle, had been involved in a motor vehicle crash.

The operator of the motorcycle, a male, age forty-eight, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. No additional information will be released at this time.

Numerous law enforcement agencies have been involved in this investigation, including the Long Hill Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Parsippany Town Hall Council Agenda Meeting, June 8, 2017

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Parsippany Town Hall Council Agenda Meeting, June 8, 2017

Part 2 of the Council Agenda Meeting, June 8, 2017

Part 3 of the Council Agenda Meeting, June 8, 2017

Ryan Chmura receives proclamation from Boonton Mayor

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Ryan Chmura receives proclamation from Boonton Mayor

PARSIPPANY — Matthew DiLauri, Mayor of the Town of Boonton and the Board of Alderman recognized Communications Officer Ryan Chmura, Patrolman Michael Gulla and Sergeant Royce Stafford and Boonton Fire Department members, Lieutenant Shane Dencker, Firefighter Robert Destefano, Past Chief Peter Herbert, Firefighter Scott Hollinghurst, Battalion Chief David Kaplan, Firefighter Michael Mullaney, Past Chief Richard Osborne, Captain Chris Petonak, Lieutenant Nick Petonak, Fire Chief R.J. Ryerson, Firefighter William Wallace, Past Chief Carl Wendt and Firefighter James Westura for the excellent work they did in saving a life at the cliffs on the Rockaway River on October 2, 2016.

The Proclamation read:

WHEREAS, on October 2, 2016, the Boonton Police Department received a report that someone had fallen down a cliff in Grace Lord Park. Fire Chief R.J. Ryerson heard the dispatch from Communications Officer Ryan Chmura and quickly joined Police Officer Michael Gulla and Sergeant Royce Stafford who had already begun a search. Soon Past Fire Chief Carl Wendt was on the scene manning the command vehicle; and

WHEREAS, searchers spotted a teenager clinging to the rocks about 30 feet above the Rockaway River rapids. Battalion Chief Dave Kaplan threw the boy a line which was then anchored to a tree by Past Chief Richard Osborne and a rescue plan was quickly formulated. Carl Wendt rappelled down the embankment to the boy. Fire Lieutenant Nick Petonak and Firefighters Mike Mullaney and Bill Wallace set up line systems which were used by Firefighter Bob Destefano and Fire Lieutenant Shane Dencker and Past Fire Chief Peter Herbert to rappel to help secure the teen. Firefighter Scott Hollinghurst lowered the basket and a hauling system was set up by Fire Captain Chris Petonak and Firefighter James Westura. Toe boy was brought up to safety and to a waiting ambulance.; and

WHEREAS, these individuals worked together and with other members of the Boonton Police Department, the Boonton Fire Department and the Kiwanis Ambulance Service to bring a happy resolution to the dangerous situation. We admire their teamwork, advanced training, quick wits and sharp skills. We salute them for their bravery and their dedication to the safety and well-being of the public.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Matthew DiLauri, Mayor of the Town of Boonton on behalf of the Board of Alderman and the People of Boonton do hereby recognize Boonton Police Department members, Communications Officer Ryan Chmura, Patrolman Michael Gulla and Sergeant Royce Stafford and Boonton Fire Department members, Lieutenant Shane Dencker, Firefighter Robert Destefano, Past Chief Peter Herbert, Firefighter Scott Hollinghurst, Battalion Chief David Kaplan, Firefighter Michael Mullaney, Past Chief Richard Osborne, Captain Chris Petonak, Lieutenant Nick Petonak, Fire Chief R.J. Ryerson, Firefighter William Wallace, Past Chief Carl Wendt and Firefighter James Westura for the excellent work they did in saving a life at the cliffs on the Rockaway River on October 2, 2016. Thank you all for a job well done.

Ryan Chmura (right) receives a proclamation from Mayor of Boonton along with other members of the community

Progressive Grassroots Summit was held on Sunday

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Progressive Grassroots Summit was held on Sunday

PARSIPPANY — BluewaveNJ and the Morris County Democrats Club are hosted Grassroots Progressive Summit & Rally. More than a dozen progressive groups and candidates for public office gathered at Parsippany PAL on Sunday, June 10 to hold a rally to gear up for the general elections in November.

Among the groups in attendance were Blue Wave NJ, Action Together NJ, and NJ-11 for Change.  Major Candidates included Mikie Sherrill, Ex-Navy pilot and prosecutor challenging incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen for NJ-11 Congressional seat,  Jack Gebbia, national guardsman and native of Boonton, also challenging Frelighuysen, and Michael Soriano, Democratic candidate for Parsippany Mayor, along with running mate Janice McCarthy.  

The theme focused on resistance against the agenda of the Trump administration and bringing reform to local government. The groups and candidates came together in an afternoon of networking to mobilize and build momentum for November.

Each group or candidate had a table at the event to distribute information and to meet with voters.  Groups and candidate came together in one location to make it easier for people to find out how they can join the movement for change. To meet candidate and groups who are organizing communities for common sense solutions to some of our toughest challenges.   Whether you’re ready to join the fight to save health care for millions or rise-up against attacks on the rights of women, immigrants and working families, or to work help in the election of candidates with common sense and progressive ideas, you will be able to find a group to join.

Declan Carney, BluewaveNJ, the event organizer said of the event “There is a lot of grassroots energy in New Jersey with lots of new groups forming to help direct this energy into change.  The summit offers these groups, their leaders, membership and new people who want to join the movement for change, an opportunity to meet with likeminded groups and people and to form new or stronger working relationships. The Far Right Republican agenda is a real and present threat to our New Jersey community values and we recognize we must come together to fight for our values and our communities against this threat.”

Congressional candidate Mikie Sherrill speaks to the crowd at progressive rally Sunday
Progressive activists gather near the Action Together New Jersey information table
Potential volunteers speak to NJ-11 for Change leader Elizabeth Juviler
Democratic candidates assemble with progressive volunteers at the PAL Sunday

Redstock 2017 was a huge success; followed by Powder Puff Football, Hawkeye Awards and Central Middle School Flag Football

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Redstock 2017 was a huge success; followed by Powder Puff Football, Hawkeye Awards and Central Middle School Flag Football

PARSIPPANY — The weather was very warm for Redstock 2017. It was a great day to get on the long times and buy a Kona Ice. Kona Ice donated a percentage of its sales back to Parsippany High School.

Redstock was held on Saturday, June 10, with the public participating in many sports activities and games behind the high school. The highlight of the festival was the Powder Puff flag football game between the senior and junior girls.

Following the event was the Central Middle School Flag Football game then the Hawkeye Community Awards and the annual Juniors vs. Seniors PowderPuff Football game.

Trailer owned by SalSon Logistics flipped on the exit ramp from 287

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Trailer owned by SalSon Logistics flipped on the exit ramp from 287

PARSIPPANY — Traffic was delayed on Route 287 South on Saturday morning at exit 42, Parsippany Road due to an overturned trailer owned by SalSon Logistics. Identity and condition of the driver was not available.

SalSon Logistics local address is listed as 888 Doremus Avenue, Newark.

The road was covered with fuel from the overturned truck
Parsippany Volunteer Fire District 6 was at the scene

Valerie Fund Walk and 5K Run raises over $900,000

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Valerie Fund Walk and 5K Run raises over $900,000

PARSIPPANY — The 2017 Valerie Fund Walk and 5K Run was held on Saturday, June 10. 204 Teams, 704 Runners, 2281 Walkers and 2,985 Participants raised $911,234.46 (as of 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 12). Stand Tall For Hall was the #1 team with a total of $34,105.00 raised.

The Valerie Fund relies on the dollars raised to help the children who live in our community. The Walk and 5K Run will support our mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step you walk or run and every dollar you raise helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. Our philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.

Bella Rocco, Parsippany, a 15 year-old former patient has been attending the Walk since 2009 and each year her team, Bella’s Bunch has the distinction of fielding the most participants. Bella’s Bunch raised $6,222 during this years event.

The Valerie Fund relies on the dollars raised to help the children who live in our community. The Walk and 5K Run supports their mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step you walk or run and every dollar you raise helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. Their philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.

The Valerie Fund’s 2017 Goal is $1,000,000.00, and you can still donate to Bella’s Bunch by clicking here or Annie’s Army by clicking here.

The Walk and 5K Run will support our mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step you walk or run and every dollar you raise helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. Our philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.

Annie’s Army

Annie’s Army – Annie Bush

Annie’s Army fundraising goal was $6,500 and they almost made it with $6,420.00.

Annie Bush

As you all know our lives were changed forever in June 2016 with Annie’s (Leukemia) diagnosis. Throughout the last seven months Annie has had to endure numerous procedures and treatments, nearly all of which took place at the Valerie Center. Their hope is that instead of negative memories of chemotherapy, spinals and injections, Annie will look back at this time with only fond memories of all the fun that she had at the Valerie Center. Whether it was “messy” (that was always a request) art projects or mothering the baby dolls (including giving them their own IV and medicine and feeding them playdoh), there was always something fun to do there. When she was a little sad, she often got a little happier with foot massages and “seed” earrings (acupuncture). She even went to “school” at the Valerie Center, receiving her preschool tutoring during treatment visits. But beyond all of the activities, lessons, games, friends, and art projects is the fact that Annie would often be found snuggling up in the lap of pretty much any of the staff there. These people have become part of their family over the last seven months.
The Bush family cannot express how grateful they are for this organization and the people that work there!

Annie’s mom, Stacy Bush is a guidance counselor at Parsippany High School.

To read more about Annie, click here.

JAG Physical Therapy under the leadership of John Gallucci Jr., President & CEO, has been the exclusive run sponsor since 2007 donating more than $300,000 over the past ten years. JAG Physical Therapy has 15 locations throughout New Jersey and New York.

JAG Physical Therapy is a comprehensive outpatient physical therapy company which provides physical therapy care for general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries, Workers’ Compensation cases, and Medicare patients.

The Learning Experience holds Summer Kickoff event

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The Learning Experience holds Summer Kickoff event

PARSIPPANY — The Learning Experience, 1159 Parsippany Boulevard, held an “Summer Kick Off” event on Sunday, June 11. The children had fun in the bounce house, with face painting, the bubble show, train rides, animal balloons and so much more. They also had an outside barbecue with plenty of food for everyone.

The Learning Experience is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Driver crashes into fire hydrant; take hydrant with him

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Driver crashes into fire hydrant; take hydrant with him

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer J. Garza responded to a residence on Edwards Road regarding property damage.

Upon his arrival he determined that a motor vehicle crash had taken place and the vehicle had fled. He determined that the unknown vehicle had crashed into the victim’s mailbox and that a fire hydrant was also struck. The Officer was unable to locate the struck fire hydrant.

Officer Garza followed the fluid trail from the crash to a residence on Norman Avenue. After a brief investigation he located the vehicle involved, a 1999 Nissan Quest, parked at the residence.

While there, Officer’s also located the missing yellow fire hydrant lying among garbage cans. They also determined that the crash occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. and the driver was Domingo Moreno, 27, Parsippany.

Mr. Moreno was located at a nearby diner and placed under arrest. He was transported back to Police Headquarters were he was processed.

While there, he was charged with one count of 3rd Degree of Criminal Mischief ; one count of 4th Degree Hindering Apprehension; one count of 4th Degree Tampering with Physical Evidence; Failure to Report an Accident (Traffic Offense); Unlicensed Driver (Traffic Offense); Careless Driving (Traffic Offense) ; Reckless Driving (Traffic Offense)
and Failure to Maintain Lane (Traffic Offense).

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.

Driver crossed double yellow line causes accident

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Driver crossed double yellow line causes accident

PARSIPPANY — Ms. Vandana Parekh, 47, Parsippany, was driving a 2011 Honda Pilot, on Route 202 traveling south. Mr. Vikyath Banhihatti-Manjunm 29, was driving a 2008 Black BMW, and attempting to turn left from Route 202 north from the parking lot of 300 Littleton Road. Ms. Parkekh crossed the double yellow line in order to turn left at the intersection of Route 202/ Parsippany Boulevard and Littleton Road and caused the crash. The accident occurred on May 25 at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Witnesses at the scene corroborated with Ms. Parekh account. Ms. Parekh caused the crash due to improper passing.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Hiawatha Towing.

Ms. Parekh was charged with 39:4–86, Improper passing in no passing zone.

Parsippany Police Officer Edward Elston investigated the accident.

PHHS seniors celebrated their prom in elegance

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PHHS seniors celebrated their prom in elegance

PARSIPPANY — It was a night to remember for Parsippany Hills High School students as they celebrated their prom on Thursday at the The Manor, West Orange.

Dressed in elegant gowns and stylish tuxedos prom-goers socialized, posed for photos and danced the night away.

Parsippany Hills High School Senior Awards Presentation

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Parsippany Hills High School Senior Awards Presentation

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School held its Annual Senior Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 7. The following students were awarded. The list is in alphabetical order of the name of the Scholarship or Award. The Parsippany Hills High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Michael Iapiccca, performed while guests were entering the auditorium. The Flag Salute was conducted by Ross Magparangalan, President, National Honor Society and the National Anthem was performed by the 2017 Chamber Choir, Mrs. Kathleen Muka, Choral Director.

Refreshments were served in the Cafeteria courtesy of Wegman’s and ShopRite Food Markets.

Aaron Lief/American Legion Post #249 Scholarship Lynch, Alexa
Abe Wolkofsky Scholarship Lynch, Alexa
American Muslum Association Kermalli, Mehdi
Andrew J. Quinn Memorial Scholarship Folan, Lucas
Asian American Club Fedorenko, Tyler
Band Service Award Davis, Danielle
Band Service Award Fedorenko, Tyler
Band Service Award Hamel, Kenneth
Band Service Award Hawkins, Keith
Band Service Award Kertesz, Andrew
Band Service Award Wald, Meghan
Band Service Award Wang, Eileen
Bernard Packin Valedictorian Scholarship Wang, Eileen
Carl L Ordway Memorial Scholarship Ibrahim, Yasmine
Carl L Ordway Memorial Scholarship Musbeh, Lilian
Coaches’ Award for Football Ho, Nick
Coaches’ Award for Marching Band Wald, Meghan
Coaches’ Award Scholarship for Cheerleading Lynch, Alexa
Coccia Foundation Scholarships Gasbarro, Marissa
Coccia Foundation Scholarships Miranda, Amilcar
Coccia Foundation Scholarships Ramirez, Maria
David J. Moore Golf Scholarship Lipuma, Christopher
Dora B. Stolfi Memorial Scholarship Lombardi, Victoria
Dr. Frank A Calabria Memorial Scholarship Sepe, Czar Alexei
Emil Johnson Vocation Award Meigs, Raymond
Essex County Labor Scholarship Lynch, Alexa
Female Athlete Award Restaino, Paige
Greg Puzio Memorial Scholarship Lynch, Alexa
Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association Scholarship Fiorentino, Nicole
Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association Scholarship Lynch, Alexa
Indian Cultural Club Service Award Desai, Kush
Indian Cultural Club Service Award Patel, Nishil
Indian Cultural Club Service Award Patel, Prisha
Indian Cultural Club Service Award Patel, Shivam
Indian Cultural Club Service Award Shah, Dhruvil
Indian Cultural Club Service Award Shah, Shailee
Intervale Leadership for the Future Scholarship Bonin, Brittany
Intervale School/Dorothy Davies Memorial Scholarship Ho, Nick
Jack Dolan Memorial Scholarship Srinivasan, Nayantara
Janet Palatini Friendship Scholarships Bonin, Brittany
Janet Palatini Friendship Scholarships Taylor, Billy
John Phillip Sousa Award Folan, Lucas
Joseph Windish Parsippany Education Foundation Lombardi, Victoria
Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial Scholarship Folan, Lucas
Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial Scholarship Lynch, Alexa
Kanai Lal and Charu Bala Memorial Scholarship Ting, Vanessa
Kate Russell Memorial Scholarship Bonin, Brittany
Kate Russell Memorial Scholarship Lombardi, Victoria
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Ting, Vanessa
Lake Parsippany School PTA Alumni Scholarship Lee, Danielle
Lew Ludwig Memorial Scholarship Samani, Harsh
Little Vikings Football Award Taylor, Billy
Littleton School Alumni Scholarships Caccavale, Julianne
Littleton School Alumni Scholarships Rosenberg, Arielle
Maria T. Santillan ’92 Memorial Scholarship Nair, Shreya
MCAEMSA _ Mildred Townsend Scholarship Folan, Lucas
MCAEMSA _ Mildred Townsend Scholarship Hilsinger, Amanda
Morris County College Fair Scholarship Marroquin-Juarroz, Estefany
Morris County College Fair Scholarship Sayed, Rahman
Morristown Alumnae Chapter – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship Fifo, Faith
Mt. Tabor Band Award Wald, Meghan
Mt. Tabor PTA Scholarship Wang, Eileen
National Merit Gong, Joyce
National Merit Guddeti, Vaishnavi
National Merit Iyengar, Ananya
National Merit Kennett, Johnathan
National Merit Moola, Shreya
National Merit Padhiar, Ishita
National Merit Ting, Vanessa
National Merit Tran, Michael
National Merit Wang, Eileen
New Jersey Council Figure Skating Club Award Davis, Danielle
NJAC Outstanding Scholar Athlete Berry, Shawn
NJAC Outstanding Scholar Athlete Lombardi, Victoria
Northern New Jersey Chinese Association Award Folan, Lucas
Northern New Jersey Chinese Association Award Wang, Eileen
OCA New Jersey – Asian Pacific American Advocates Ting, Vanessa
OCA New Jersey – Asian Pacific American Advocates Wang, Eileen
Parents of the Gifted and Talented for GRO Scholarship Ting, Vanessa
Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships Berry, Shawn
Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships Fernandes, Brandon
Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships Sayed, Rahman
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Carifi, Justin
Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships Kerrigan, Katie
Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships Lombardi, Victoria
Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships Restaino, Paige
Parsippany Police Benevolent Assoc. #131 Scholarship Carifi, Justin
Parsippany Republican Club Scholarship Sepe, Czar Alexei
Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarship Berry, Shawn
Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarship Bostek, Jillian
Parsippany Troy Hills Senior Citizen Fedorenko, Tyler
Patricia Ann Behnke Memorial Scholarship Bishof, Delaney
Paul Piccoli Memorial Scholarship Award Bishof, Delaney
Paul Piccoli Memorial Scholarship Award McDonald, Dylan
PHHS Boys’ Basketball Booster Club Scholarship Chao, Evan
PHHS Cheerleading Parents’ Association Scholarship Gasbarro, Marissa
PHHS Cheerleading Parents’ Association Scholarship Lynch, Alexa
PHHS Choir Anur, Sanjana
PHHS Choir Bozza, Rachael
PHHS Choir Chang, Abraham
PHHS Choir Iyengar, Ananya
PHHS Choir Partington, Brianne
PHHS Choir Sepe, Czar Alexei
PHHS Choir Waligora, Eric
PHHS Faculty & Staff Award Patel, Dhruvisha
PHHS Field Hockey Booster Club Scholarship Bishof, Delaney
PHHS Field Hockey Booster Club Scholarship Bonin, Brittany
PHHS Football Parents Association Taylor, Billy
PHHS PTSA Bishof, Delaney
PHHS PTSA Diaz, Silvia
PHHS PTSA Folan, Lucas
PHHS PTSA Lee, Danielle
PHHS PTSA Lynch, Alexa
PHHS PTSA Sepe, Czar Alexei
PHHS PTSA Ullman, Sabrina
PHHS PTSA Wang, Eileen
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Berry, Shawn
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Bostek, Jillian
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Christofferson, Kayla
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship DeStefano, Kimberly
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Gillespie, Christina
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Gong, Joyce
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Guddeti, Vaishnavi
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Levytsky, Andriana
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Migala, Breanna
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Moola, Shreya
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Muller, Jake
PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarship Velicky, Tristan
PHHS Top 25 Students Bonin, Brittany
PHHS Top 25 Students Bostek, Ashley
PHHS Top 25 Students Bostek, Jillian
PHHS Top 25 Students Davis, Danielle
PHHS Top 25 Students DeMottie, Katherine
PHHS Top 25 Students Folan, Lucas
PHHS Top 25 Students Gangadharan, Alisha
PHHS Top 25 Students Guddeti, Vaishnavi
PHHS Top 25 Students Iyengar, Ananya
PHHS Top 25 Students Kalawadia, Nilam
PHHS Top 25 Students Levytsky, Andriana
PHHS Top 25 Students Lynch, Alexa
PHHS Top 25 Students Magparangalan, Ross
PHHS Top 25 Students Miller, Grace
PHHS Top 25 Students Moola, Shreya
PHHS Top 25 Students Padhiar, Ishita
PHHS Top 25 Students Patel, Amisha
PHHS Top 25 Students Patel, Riya
PHHS Top 25 Students Shah, Dhruvil
PHHS Top 25 Students Shah, Rahul
PHHS Top 25 Students Shweh, Thomas
PHHS Top 25 Students Srinivasan, Nayantara
PHHS Top 25 Students Ting, Vanessa
PHHS Top 25 Students Tran, Michael
PHHS Top 25 Students Wang, Eileen
PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship Zinckgraf, Jessica
PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship Ehrenfeld, Miranda
Princess Anne Millard – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Fifo, Faith
PTHEA “Cap” Award in Memory of John Capsouras Scopelito, Sara
Richard C. Davis Jr., Scholarship Fund Gasbarro, Marissa
Rocco A. Cerbo Memorial Scholarship Award Gillespie, Christina
Salutatorian Award Kalawadia, Nilam
Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships Fiorentino, Nicole
Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships Gasbarro, Marissa
Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships Lynch, Alexa
Spencer Savings Bank Scholarship Bednarczyk, Alex
Student Council Scholarship Award Folan, Lucas
Student Council Scholarship Award Gangadharan, Alisha
Student Council Scholarship Award Parekh, Nicky
Student Council Scholarship Award Wang, Eileen
SunRise Shoprite Scholarship Ullman, Sabrina
The Betty and Thomas Kay Memorial Scholarship Folan, Lucas
The Raymond A. Peterson Scholarship Lynch, Alexa
The Seeing Eye – Puppy Raiser Service Scholarship Kertesz, Andrew
Tom Cook Par-Troy West Scholarship Path, Aryan
Tom Cook Par-Troy West Scholarship Restaino, Paige
Tom Cook Par-Troy West Scholarship Stampone, John
Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarship Folan, Lucas
United States Marine Corps Awards for Scholastic Excellence Bostek, Jillian
United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Bostek, Jillian
United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Tran, Michael
United States Marine Corps Patriotism Award Bradley, Cormac
United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Band Award Janania, Christopher
Valori Family Scholarship Karger, Rachel
Valori Family Scholarship McDonald, Dylan
Vincent Lorenzo Male Athlete Award Taylor, Billy
Wegmans Scholarship DeStefano, Kimberly
William Lu Class of 1977 – Clair Pompei Education Scholarship Pinto, Katherine
William Lu Class of 1977 – Ed Heilmeir Education Scholarship Hilsinger, Amanda
Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills Caccavale, Julianne
Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills Gasbarro, Marissa
Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills Lynch, Alexa
Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills Ting, Vanessa

Special Thanks to Cerbo Garden Center, Mr. Christopher Ramsden, Mr. Michael Iapicca, Mrs. Kathleen Muka, Class of 2018 National Honor Society Members, Wegmans Food Markets, ShopRite Supermmmarket, Parsippany Hills High School Administration, Parsippany Board of Education and Ron Cupitt and the Custodial Staff.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Paraprofessionals resolve contract dispute

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Paraprofessionals resolve contract dispute

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Educational Support Association and Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education reached a tentative agreement during a mediation session on June 7, 2017.  After working under an expired contract since June 2016, members of the PTHESA rallied outside the meeting beforehand to voice their desire to reach a settlement.  Terms and conditions will be announced after both parties ratify the final agreement.

Parsippany’s best kept secret; until now

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany’s best kept secret; until now

PARSIPPANY — Ashia Authentic Chinese and Japanese Restaurant has been Parsippany’s best kept secret.  Ashia offers an all-you-can eat menu, with each item prepared fresh to order. It’s not your usual “buffets” where items sit around for long periods of time, become cold and soggy.

When you arrive, they give you a menu where you can start your journey.  Order one or two items, and then you can place additional orders at any time which are prepared fresh, and served when you are ready to eat.

Just one warning:  Don’t over order, because they will charge you extra if you don’t eat what you order.

The price is reasonable too. Monday through Thursday only $19.95 per person, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday only $21.95 per person, and there is a 10% discount if you pay cash.

Children under eight, Monday through Thursday $8.95 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday only $9.95.

There is a limit of ten pieces of Sashimi and only one per person on chef’s specialities.

But the large assortment of menu items will please any appetite.

You can choose from eleven prepared fresh soups, including Seafood Soup, House Special Soup or Wonton. Salads, Appetizers, including Egg Rolls, Dim Sum, Shrimp Toast, BBQ Ribs and more. There are also Japanese Appetizers. The Sushi Bar Appetizer is limited to one item per person but includes Sushi, Sashimi, Black Pepper Tuna Appetizer, Spicy Tuna or Spicy Salmon Tartar and Tuna Pizza.

There is an assortment of over 60 maki rolls, hand rolls, special rolls and sushi rolls to choose from. There is Ashia Thai specials, Japanese items too!

And all the regular Chinese menu items such as Chicken and Mixed Vegetables, Kung Pao Chicken, Lemon Chicken, Shrimp and Broccoli and eighty other items.

The price also includes unlimited beverages (soda, tea). Orange and Apple Juice is $1.00 extra.

They even have “China Town Style Noodle Soup” which includes Dumpling Noodle Soup, Roast Pork Noodle Soup and others.

They are open Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 Noon to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m.

Ashia Authentic Chinese and Japanese Restaurant is located at 1460 Route 46, Troy Hills Shopping Center, Parsippany. They honor all major credit cards.

If you don’t feel you want to sample their  all-you-can eat menu, they also have a regular menu for your dining pleasure.

Council meeting rescheduled for tonight

Frank L. Cahill
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Council meeting rescheduled for tonight

PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori has rescheduled its regular meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

The rescheduled date is Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 8:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany.

Click here to download today’s agenda. Some of the items include introduction of a bond providing for various sewer utility improvements in and for the township and appropriating $2,475,000; Bond Ordinance providing Various Capital Improvements In And For The Township Appropriating $10,162,703 and a bond ordinance providing For Various Water Utility Improvements in and for the Township and Appropriating $1,075,000 among other items.

Formal action may or not be taken.

Morris County Awarded $1.2 Million In State Clean Communities Program Grants

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Awarded $1.2 Million In State Clean Communities Program Grants

MORRIS COUNTY — The state Department of Environmental Protection is awarding $1.2 million in annual Clean Communities grants to Morris County and its 39 municipalities to help finance litter cleanups to beautify New Jersey’s communities and roadsides.

Statewide, the DEP is providing a total of $20.2 million, with $17.9 million for eligible municipalities and more than $2.2 million to the state’s 21 counties. “These grants help fund cleanups that will further enhance our communities, natural resources and roadways,” said DEP Commissioner Bob Martin. “By taking care of the environment around us, we encourage others to do the same in their own communities and build pride across the state.”

“We appreciate the state funds, which will benefit the county and our towns, which can put the money to good use to help finance volunteer cleanups, equipment purchases, enforcement activities, and education,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.

Activities funded by Clean Communities grants include cleanups of stormwater systems that can disperse trash into streams, rivers and bays; volunteer cleanups of public properties; adoption and enforcement of local anti-littering ordinances; beach cleanups; public information and education programs; and purchases of litter collection equipment such as receptacles, recycling bins, anti-litter signs and graffiti removal supplies.
As required by law, the nonprofit New Jersey Clean Communities Council oversees the reporting requirements for the program. Grants are funded by a legislated user-fee on manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors that produce litter-generating products.
Disbursements to municipalities are based on the number of housing units and miles of municipally owned roadways within each municipality.

“We are hopeful that municipalities and counties will use Clean Communities funding wisely to pay for volunteer and paid cleanups, badly needed equipment purchases, enforcement activities, and education,” said Sandy Huber, Executive Director of New Jersey Clean Communities Council.

“Simple programs such as litter control do a lot for improving New Jersey’s communities, in terms of public health and quality of life,” added Mark Pedersen, Assistant Commissioner for Site Remediation and Waste Management.

Morris County government will receive a grant of $99,208. Morris County municipalities receiving the largest grants are: Parsippany, $108,397; Mount Olive, $63,967; Randolph, $57,598; Jefferson, $54648; Rockaway Township, $54,090; Roxbury, $52, 167; Washington Township, $51,718; and Morris Township, $51,709.

Morris County youths set example in keeping our communities clean

For a complete statewide list of municipal and county grant awards, including all 39 Morris County towns click here.

The funding for Morris County government, which comes through the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, is used primarily for litter cleanups of county roads, litter abatement education, recycling of illegally dumped tires and for enforcement of litter violations.

For more information on Morris County’s Clean Communities Program click here.
Litter comes from a variety of sources, such as pedestrians, motorists, overflowing household garbage, construction sites and uncovered trucks. Litter is often blown by the wind until it is trapped somewhere, such as along a fence, or in a ditch or gully.
People tend to litter when an area is already littered, and when they lack a sense of ownership or pride in their community. In addition to being unsightly, litter is unhealthy and may create a negative public image.

 

 

Heather Darling thanks the Citizens of Morris County; Volunteers

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Heather Darling thanks the Citizens of Morris County; Volunteers

A note from Heather Darling:

I would like to thank the people who came out and selected line 12 in the polls yesterday. The confidence of the citizens of Morris County is not something that I will take lightly and I will do all that I can to win the general election in November and go forward to uphold my campaign promises to return Morris County to prosperity.

I would like to thank my competitors for making the race challenging and I appreciate the fact that David Scapicchio did issue a statement congratulating me on winning the Republican primary.

I’m very excited for Kim Guadagno and her victory in the primary as well as Jay Webber and BettyLou DeCroce who fought hard races.  I look forward to working with all of them, as well as the other candidates who won without challenges, from now until the general election in November.  I think this was a very exciting race from the town level to the gubernatorial level and everyone fought hard whether they ultimately prevailed or not and every candidate in this election deserves respect for the hard work they put in.

What was the best part of this experience?

It was a great experience all the way around but the part I enjoyed most was getting out and meeting the citizens of our County and hearing their different viewpoints and issues. There are people who can’t afford to pay their taxes and mortgages, there are people whose families are suffering with addiction of a family member and a host of other issues and then there are others who are doing so well they don’t notice the issues that are noticed by others. This is a very diverse County that we live in and every day was a different experience in that regard whether going to events or door to door.

I would like to thanks some good friends who really put in a tremendous amount of effort on my part including hosting meet and greets for me, helping to set up my fundraisers, giving advice, and overseeing many functions normally undertaken by a campaign manager.

Wasn’t King Penna your campaign manager? 

After Mr. Penna demonstrated overall unprofessional behavior as well as failed to perform 10 of 14 of his contracted services, I had a serious discussion with him and demanded change and results.  Upon this conversation, Mr. Penna became upset and left my office. I assumed it was just to cool down and compose his thoughts. I arrive the next morning to the office to find all of my campaign documents and materials gone and an email for his resignation with less than two weeks to primary.  Of course, since he failed to perform his services and failed to finish the campaign, he voided this agreement and is only entitled to the partial payment he received.

 At first I was very flustered and trying to find direction, but then I became relieved as a very large source of stress was now gone. After all, he argued frequently with members of my team, was late on tasks and to events, kept volunteers waiting for materials, sent my fundraiser invitations out only two days before the event and I felt the need to have to follow up on everything as his organizational skills were lacking. It took me about a day and a half to come up with a plan to finish the campaign strong and it obviously worked. 

In the meantime, he went to work for another freeholder candidate and proceeded to slander me at events and on Facebook.  Very disappointed. 

Is it true that Mr. Penna was evicted from the Tavern last evening at your request?

 A friend that came out to support me last night called me just minutes before I arrived at the tavern from the clerk’s office saying that she had just run into King at the entrance and he was swearing at her and actually used the F word. She was upset and left at that point. Naturally, that made me very uncomfortable for fear of repeat.  The host of the event noticed I was rather uncomfortable and inquired as to the reason therefore.  When I advise them what had happened minutes earlier with my friend they acted accordingly.

Heather Darling

Ninth annual Runyon 5K to be held at Yankee Stadium

Frank L. Cahill
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Ninth annual Runyon 5K to be held at Yankee Stadium
Lucia Innocent, Tracy Carroll, Natalie Marano (all Eastlake School teachers)

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, July 15 the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation will be hosting their ninth annual Yankee Stadium 5k. 

Last year Team Rhino had 38 team members and over 15 spectators, making us one of the largest teams to be involved in the event and we expect this year to be no different. Seven Parsippany teachers from various schools have joined at Yankee Stadium 5k as members of Team Rhino.

Tracy Carroll, Captain of Team Rhino, lost here dad…her hero, the greatest man she had known…to esophageal cancer after a gallantly-fought, nearly two-year battle in July2008, That first year without him was an unbelievably painful one for my family, and as the first Father’s Day approached, she knew she had to find a way to channel the overwhelming sadness and anger she was feeling. A way to try to relieve that feeling of helplessness, to make a difference, to do something to help people who were still fighting the battle. She grabbed her computer and started randomly searching for cancer fundraising events in my area. She came across a few, but as she looked further into where the money that was raised went, she was disappointed to find that most of it went to “administrative costs.” While certainly wonderful organizations she is sure, this wasn’t the type of difference she needed to make. Finally, she stumbled upon the Damon Runyon 5K website. She loved the fact that 100% of the money raised went directly to cancer research, and while definitely not an expert in the field, she was amazed at what seemed like ground-breaking work that their scientists were doing. To top it off, my dad was a big Yankees fan so the unique venue made it seem like the perfect fit!

One of the remarkable and unique things about this event is that 100% of the money raised goes directly to the research being conducted by scientists everyday to help find treatments and cures for this terrible disease that impacts so many. Through this event, they have raised nearly $4.5 million dollars for cancer research.

This year the Eastlake Staff will also be making a donation to the event as well. On Monday, June 12 teachers who contribute to the staff donation will be allowed to wear jeans as has been done in the past for various philanthropic causes.

For more information on Team Rhino, click here.

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