PARSIPPANY — The Easter Bunny visited the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills on Saturday, April 1, at 10:00 a.m at the Municipal Building, located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
The Easter Bunny greeted and visited with children. Parents had the opportunity to take their child’s photo with the Easter Bunny and then the children received candy given out by volunteers of Parsippany Recreation Department.
The chocolate eggs may have been on the shelves since January but it won’t be long until it’s time to unwrap them. Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 16.
Six-year old Eddie Chiappa with the Easter BunnyCouncil Vice President Robert Peluso, Little Robert and Ildiko posing with the Easter BunnyVolunteer Alex Zitelli handing candy, color books and crayons to five year old Dominic WolfTwo year old Rani Chandni with the Easter BunnyMarvice Linares, 9, talking to the Easter Bunny at Town Hall
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce will present a breakfast networking event on Tuesday, April 11, titled “Email Marketing – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.”
The event starts at 8:00 a.m. at IHOP, 792 Route 46. Members and non-members are reminded to bring plenty of business cards, since there is an opportunity to network and meet business people of Parsippany.
Everyone uses email these days – but the question is, does it really work? We are all inundated with tens or hundreds of emails every day and every week. Which ones get opened and why?
Come to this PACC breakfast and find out the 10 Facts You Need to Know About Email Marketing. Learn about:
Best and most cost-effective way to reach your target audience
Best subject lines to get opened
How good is your list
How you can use email to grow your social media following
Best times to send emails – it’s changing all the time
Is your email template responsive and why it must be
Ilene Greene and Ted Polmar
Ilene Greene and Ted Polmar, Principals of MarketShare Communications and BizCircles Entrepreneurs Business Network, will present this PACC Breakfast Program. Their firm specializes in marketing strategy, website development, and branding for small and middle market companies.
You won’t want to miss this informative and exciting meeting if you are a business owner, a manager of a department in a large company, or have a professional practice. Make sure you register and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 11 at 8:00 a.m.
PARSIPPANY — Brian Stanton has announced his candidacy for re-election to Parsippany’s Township Council.
“Parsippany’s taxpayers are my top priority, which is why I am running for re-election to the Town Council. I pledge to work for you to improve our community and overall quality of life,” said Stanton.
He continued “If you haven’t noticed, the Republican Party in Parsippany is broken. Without a major change in the June Primary it won’t matter, the Democratic Party will soon take over Parsippany.”
The younger of two children, Brian Stanton has lived in Parsippany for 44 years. He graduated from Parsippany High School in 1990 where he lettered in Baseball, Wrestling and Winter Track.
After attending Morris County Community College and Jersey City State College, Brian graduated from the Morris County Police Academy in 1996. For the past 21 years he has worked for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Edward Rochford and now Sheriff James Gannon. Brian currently works in Protective Services Division. During his 21 years Brian has served his PBA as President, Vice President, and Treasurer.
Brian plans on continuing his education at Centenary College and becoming an elementary school special education math teacher upon retiring from the Sheriff’s Office.
A longtime Republican, Brian has served on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council from January 2010 through December 2015. As a member of the Township Council Brian was the former liaison for the Fire Prevention Bureau, Parsippany Day Care Center, Municipal Alliance Committee, Police Athletic League, and the liaison to the Board of Education which he was instrumental in creating.
Brian is active in many community and political organizations, including the Sons of Italy, The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey, and the Elks Club of Parsippany. Brian was a former member of the PTA’s for both the Rockaway Meadow School and Central Middle Schools.
His track record for voting during his six years on Council speaks for itself. He has never joined forces with any other Council member. He always voted for what was best for the “People of Parsippany.”
“The current Parsippany Council has to remember one important fact, they were voted by the people to do what’s best for the people of Parsippany,” said Brian.
Brian is a resident of Rainbow Lakes section of Parsippany and has three children, Joseph 18, West Virginia University, Justin 15, Parsippany High School, Jessica 12, Central Middle School.
ROXBURY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Marc Palanchi of the Roxbury Township Police Department announce the arrest of an individual for first-degree possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute.
Members of the Roxbury Township Police Department and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit received information concerning an individual distributing illegal narcotics in Morris and surrounding counties. Roxbury Police Detectives and members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement/Narcotics Task Force initiated an investigation that resulted in the arrest of the individual, and the seizure of 200 grams of cocaine, over $17,000 in US currency, a handgun loaded with hollow point bullets, and a motor vehicle that was being used to transport the narcotics.
As a result of the investigation and seizures, Terrance T. Clemens, 41, Newark, was charged with the following:
One count of first-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine) with the Intent to Distribute.
One count of second-degree Certain Person not to have Weapons (Handgun).
One count of second-degree Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine).
One count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute (cocaine).
Two counts of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine).
On March 30, Clemens was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a first appearance.
Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp wishes to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit (Narcotics Task Force), the Roxbury Township Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office for their efforts related to this investigation.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a Court of law.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County homeowners will pay an average of $18 more annually in property taxes to fund the services and programs provided by Morris County government through the 2017 county budget introduced by the Board of Freeholders Wednesday, March 22.
The proposed $332.1 million budget includes a tax rate increase of 1.79 percent, according to the board.
The 2017 budget remains within a state-set cap provides level spending in most areas except for contractual employee health insurance, which increased by $6 million.
The budget allows the county to remain financially and operationally efficient. It maintains and, in some areas, expands public safety initiatives; sustains all human services programs, and ensures maintenance of all countywide infrastructure projects.
It also, supports countywide economic development and tourism initiatives, protects the county’s long-standing, top-ranked Triple A bond rating; and preserves a stable level of fund balance required for well-run, top-ranked county governments.
In addition, the freeholders have maintained the county’s voter-approved preservation trust fund that finances vital open space, farmland and historic preservation projects, and provides money for recreational trails and flood mitigation.
To view the proposed 2017 county budget, and previous county budgets, click here.
“Through this budget, Morris County will continue to be the premier place in which to live, work, and raise a family in New Jersey,’’ said Freeholder Christine Myers, chair of the freeholders’ budget subcommittee. “Our county will continue to build our vibrant and sustainable economy and preserve our natural resources and history,’’ she added.
Freeholder Katheryn A. DeFillippo
“We will honor our unique quality of life, assure a safe, well-maintained infrastructure and offer cultural and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike,’’ said Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo, a member of the budget subcommittee. “We will continue to offer compassionate support to those in need and maintain our tradition as a caring community.’’
The 2017 Operating Budget represents a “Year of Transition,” featuring initiatives such as outsourcing of the Morris View Healthcare Center and introduction of a county-wide EMS Program.
It also includes a full year of costs related to Criminal Justice Reform, completion of the remaining Renewable Energy Sites in the county’s Solar II Program, are all conservatively presented.
“We have carefully scrutinized all aspects of county operations to make sure we operate in a lean manner, while offering services that maintain Morris County’s quality of life, by running a modern, efficient and cost effective operation,’’ said Freeholder said Freeholder and Budget Subcommittee member Deborah Smith. “At the same time, the board continues to look at the big picture, at county long-term needs such as a new or enhanced court complex, to ensure we properly plan for the future while ensuring the effective, efficient and ethical stewardship of our residents’ hard earned tax dollars.’’
While maintaining a tight rein on spending, the freeholders’ proposed 2017 budget continues to invest in key programs and initiatives that maintain the high quality of life in the county.
Ongoing Investments in Education, Recreation, and Human Services, include:
• $13.7 million: Morris County Park Commission
• $11.8 million: County College of Morris
• $7 million: Community Based Human Services Agencies
• $6.2 million: Morris County School of Technology
• $5.1 million: Morris County Library and Heritage Commission
• $400,000: Economic Development and Tourism
The 2017 capital budget strategically authorizes $27.1 million to responsibly deal with critical infrastructure needs, with a continued emphasis on:
• $7.8 million: Road improvements, to continue upgrading the county’s road network;
• $4 million: Building and Structure Improvements, including Criminal Justice Reform;
• $2.4 million: Bridge design and replacement projects;
• $2.3 million: Law and Public Safety Equipment;
• $2.2 million: Educational facilities;
• $2.2 million: Public Works Equipment
• $1.5 million: Information Technology
The 2017 Morris County budget also will fund a wide variety of vital Human Services that county residents expect, including more than 500,000 meals annually provided to Morris County’s senior citizens, operation of the Morris View Healthcare Center, which remains home to 283 individuals, a wide variety of Human/Social Service programs, including Aging, Disabilities, and Veteran Services; Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Services, Emergency Assistance Services and Transportation Services.
The freeholders will consider adoption of their budget at 7:00 p.m. at their Wednesday, April 22 meeting at the Morris Plains Borough Hall, 531 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains.
RANDOLPH — The Testing Center at the County College of Morris was recently awarded with a Test Center Certification by the National College Testing Association for serving as a nationwide leader in testing practices.
The County College of Morris Testing Center is only one of two National College Testing Association certified post secondary testing centers in New Jersey and only one of 159 certified centers in the United States and Canada.
“We are grateful to everyone at CCM who has played a role in our achieving this status,” Testing Center supervisor Kevin Chen said. “This recognition is provided only to those centers that have demonstrated exemplary practices in testing. We are pleased and honored to have gained that recognition as part of providing CCM students with a quality educational experience.”
The Testing Center is responsible for all basic skills placement testing on campus and for proctoring exams for online testing for online and hybrid courses.
In addition, the center provides proctoring services for other schools and organizations as needed.
The center is a member of and adheres to National College Testing Association professional standards and guidelines and is an active participant in the Consortium of College Testing Centers.
The National College Testing Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of professionalism and high-quality service in the administration of testing programs at the post secondary level.
PARSIPPANY — Nearly twice the amount of bowlers came out for the Randolph Kiwanis Club‘s second annual Pins 4 Pets fundraiser than last year. The event was held at the Rockaway Lanes bowling alley on Sunday, March 26. Members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany were the winners. The winning team members were Deborah Mellinger-Young, Bob Young, President Gregory Elbin, Karen DeChristopher and Joanne Rich.
Almost 100 bowlers participated in the event which raised over $1,200 which included funds raised from the event itself and donation by the Kiwanis Club to benefit the animals at the Eleventh Hour Rescue.
Last year, over fifty bowlers turned out for the event, which raised a total of $1,140 to benefit the Friends of Randolph Animal Pound.
Eleventh Hour Rescue takes in cats and dogs that have medical issues and help return them to full health and find a home.
Eleventh Hour Rescue is a no kill animal rescue and has their shelter located at 861 Route 10, Randolph Township. For more information, click here.
The organization also has a store in Rockaway Mall called Annie’s Pooch Pets and just opened a location in the Roxbury Mall where the rescue brings animals on Saturdays and Sundays in the hope of finding them a home.
A $50 gift certificate to the Randolph Diner was awarded to the team with the highest score.
Everyone is invited to attend a meeting every Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, Parsippany. For more information click here
PARSIPPANY — The fifth grade students from Northvail Elementary School performedthe musical “No Strings Attached,” which is an adaptation of Pinocchio. Geppetto, the old woodcarver, and his marionette son Pinocchio came to life amidst a cast of clever, talented characters during the production. Once a “real” boy, curiosity and temptation gets Pinocchio into trouble and he learns about the consequences of his actions. Ultimately he also learns of his capacity for change.
Basic Skills Math teacher Mrs. Serrao, Second Grade teacher Mrs. DeGeorge, and Principal Mr. Jeff Martens graciously assisted the fifthgraders purely on their free time prior to the production. In addition, they arranged the special effects, music, and custom costumes in cooperation with the fifth grade parents.
The play was a huge success and enjoyed by everyone. Our fifth grade students should all be applauded for their fantastic job performing the musical.
PARSIPPANY — The Home Depot Kids Workshop is a free class for kids held the first Saturday of every month at the Home Depot, 780 Route 46. It’s one of the favorite free activities for kids and you won’t want to miss it.
When a child goes to the Home Depot Kids Workshop, they’ll get a free project kit they can complete during the workshop and then take home when they’re finished. In addition to the free workshop and project kit, they’ll also get a free kid-sized orange apron, certificate of achievement, and commemorative pin for a job well done.
You can drop in with your child anytime during the workshop class but make sure that they’ll have enough time to complete their project before it ends. An adult will need to stay with the child during the entirety of the Home Depot Kids Workshop.
Shown above is six year old Parsippany resident Eddie Chiappa, who completed his own Bunny Basket.
You’ll want to register for the Home Depot kids workshops to make sure your child has a spot and there are enough building materials to go around. These sometimes fill up quickly, so if you think you’re child may like the class, be sure to sign up as soon as you can.
On Saturday, May 6, the children will build a Flower Pot. Click here to register for this event.
MORRIS COUNTY — United Way of Northern New Jersey Caregivers Coalition will hold a Caregivers Conference on Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, providing area caregivers with access to information and resources critical to their role of caring for a loved one.
The free conference will provide presentations and resources to help unpaid caregivers who assist loved ones of any age who are ill, frail or living with a disability or mental illness. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
The 10th annual Caregivers Conference in Morris County will explore topics that provide family caregivers with valuable information from local experts and connections to local resources.
“Caregivers often find themselves in this role without preparation or education and all while juggling their own lives,” said United Way Caregivers Coalition Manager Stephanie Howland. “United Way is dedicated to ensuring caregivers within our communities have access to the supports and resources they need to sustain themselves as caregivers.”
During the conference caregivers can attend the following presentations:
Have You Updated Your Documents Based Upon the New Estate Taxes?: Robert Bernstein, of the Morristown-based Bernstein Estate Law firm, will discuss how the changes in estate taxes will affect documents such as wills and trusts.
Are You Legally Prepared?: Debra Eckert-Casha, partner and attorney-at-law, Casha & Casha, LLC, will speak about the importance of an advanced directive, power of attorney and special needs trusts for loved ones.
The Coalition brings together caregivers, medical professionals, social service agencies, businesses and other community groups to support unpaid caregivers.
Copies of the recently updated United Way Caregivers Coalition’s “Pathways for Caregivers” will also be available. This free guide contains information, ideas and support for providing care for loved ones. There are separate sections on aging, disabilities, and mental health issues, as well as information on veteran services. The guide is also available online by clicking here.
Caregivers are the family members and friends who help their loved ones with a range of tasks from paying bills or driving to doctors, to personal care such as bathing and dressing, to medical care such as administering medication.
In addition, United Way thanks Gold Sponsors Arbor Terrace Morris Plains and Comfort Keepers for helping to make this conference free for caregivers.
Conference space is limited. Register by clicking here.
The event will be held at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, 60 North Jefferson Road, Whippany.
PARSIPPANY — Relay for Life of Central Morris County recently held its kick-off celebration at American Cancer Society Headquarters, 7 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls. The attendees had a chance to learn about the opportunities about joining the 2017 Relay of Life event. They learned how to celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers, and how to remember those lost and how to “Make a Difference.” Relay for Life is looking for people to get involved. Cancer touches us all in one way or the other.
Relay for Life of Central Morris County encompasses support from eight towns: Parsippany-Troy Hills, Denville, Rockaway Borough, Wharton, Mountain Lakes, Rockaway Township, Dover and Randolph Township.
Co-Chairwoman Karen DeChristopher with Council Candidate Brian Stanton
This year, the event will be held on Saturday, June 10 with registration starting at 2:00 p.m. and continues through Sunday, June 11 at 6:00 a.m. at Veteran Memorial Park, 1839 Route 46 at Vail Road, Parsippany. Western Pest Services is sponsoring the event.
As the nation’s largest fundraising event, Relay For Life of Central Morris County rallies families, friends, businesses, schools, hospitals, service and faith-based organizations in communities throughout Morris County and beyond and is asking you to participate in the event by: starting or joining a team, making a donation, sponsoring the event, purchasing a track sign or just coming out to show your support to those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and by providing an opportunity for everyone to fight back against the disease. They are also looking for survivors and caregivers, as we would love for you to join us so that we can celebrate and honor you during our special Survivor activities and dinner, as well as during the Luminaria Ceremony.
Austin Desavino showing guests Mary’s Wig Room – The American Cancer Society thanks the family of Mary F. Marvin for their generous support to the wig program and honors her memory by dedicating many of the wig rooms in New York and New Jersey as Mary’s Wig Room.
In attendance was Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Rockaway Borough Mayor Russell Greuter, Randolph Township Mayor Christine Carey, Denville Mayor Thomas Andes, Denville Councilman Douglas N. Gabel, Parsippany Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Parsippany Council Candidates Casey Parikh and Brian Stanton, and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill. Applebee’s of Parsippany provided the delicious food for the evening.
Council Gabel is the team captain of Denville Township Council Cruisers. To join Gabel’s team, click here.
Council Candidate Casey Parikh (left), Council Candidate Brian Stanton and Mayoral Candidate Robert Peluso (right) congratulate the committee of the 2017 Relay for Life Central Morris
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day. Please join us and take action against a disease that has taken too much!
Laura Donnelly discusses the Mission of American Cancer SocietyKaren DeChristopher with Parsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill
For more information about getting involved, making a donation, sponsoring the event and/or purchasing a track sign, contact Karen DeChristopher, Event Co-Chair, at karen.dechristopher@gmail.com. Visit their website by clicking here or like their Facebook page for event details.
Karen DeChristopher provided the opening remarks and welcome
The American Cancer Society is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
PARSIPPANY — A Littleton School fifth grader has cut and donated her hair to benefit children with hair loss– for the third time.
Janey Smith has donated her hair three times in just eleven years
Janey Smith, 11, has donated her hair three times in just eleven years, an impressive feat considering that’s how old she is. That’s about 30 inches of hair.
This time she donated her hair to Children With Hair Loss, a charity that makes wigs for children with medical conditions that cause hair loss. In 2016, the organization made wigs for 528 children.
Children With Hair Loss is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides human hair replacements at no cost to children and young adults facing medically-related hair loss.
When a child’s hair is lost due to Cancer treatments, Alopecia, Trichotillomania, Burns, etc., the painful effects are far deeper than just cosmetic. Each year, the number of children requesting our hair replacements increases and with support, they can continue to increase the number of children they are able to help in the future.
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills announced the annual Fall Festival will take place this year on Sunday, September 17 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. on North Beverwyck Road.
The town-wide celebration not only provides an opportunity to highlight township programs, services, organizations and businesses, but also encourages community spirit.
The generosity of the business community has played a large role in the success of the past festivals. For those businesses and organizations wanting to participate click here and print a registration form. Please be sure to submit your forms as soon as possible.
Diane and Sara Manganelli, Lake Hiawatha Daily
Parsippany’s 16th Annual Fall Festival promises to be one of the most successful festivals yet. There will be entertainment, rides, and other attractions to help bring out people to the event.
The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is offering spaces on a first come first serve basis. Display spaces vary depending on location and intended use. Vendors that are selling food will be distributed along the entire area with priority given to local food vendors and local organizations selling food. Lake Hiawatha merchants have first preference on the space in front of their establishments as long as a completed registration form and the required fee are received at the Recreation Department by August 25.
Payton Saltenberger, 6, and Sydney Strumolo, 5, enjoying coloring at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany display at the 15th Annual Fall Festival Street Fair
Discounts apply if registration is received at the Recreation Department office or postmarked before August 4. All registration forms must be received at the Recreation Dept. office or postmarked by September 8. Late registrations will NOT be accepted and returned. If you or your group wishes to participate, please complete the agreement by clicking here and mail to Parsippany Recreation, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany New Jersey 07054.
Please note: The township reserves the right to limit the type and number of vendors and/or displays. You must submit a separate form for each location if you require more than one location/space. Please make checks payable to: Township of Parsippany, Fall Festival 2017.
Morristown police are investigating the report of a man who said he was struck by a car on Sunday morning near the Morristown United Methodist Church. The victim, 27-year-old Daniel Walsh of Parsippany, complained of minor injuries but declined a hospital trip after being evaluated at the scene by emergency medical technicians from the Atlantic Ambulance…
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council approved a resolution on March 7 confirming the appointment of Dean Snook, MICP, NR-P, as head of the Department of Emergency Management.
Dean has been an employee of Parsippany-Troy Hills and assigned since the inception of Par-Troy Emergency Services in 2002 and has served as Chief of Par-Troy EMS since 2005. Dean also possesses the requisite skills, qualifications, license and credentials to oversee the Department and Par-Troy EMS operations.
Par-Troy EMS was re-assigned from the Department of Human Services and made a division of the recently created Department of Emergency Medical Services.
The powers and duties of the Division of Par-Troy EMS are to:
(1) Exercise the functions, powers and duties of a New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services licensed ambulance provider;
(2) Provide 9-1-1 and on-demand emergency medical response throughout the Township and surrounding communities as required and in coordination with Township volunteer ambulance and rescue squads;
(3) Plan and administer emergency medical response protocols, procedures, guidelines, and standards;
(4) Coordinate and update mutual aid response plans;
(5) Provide training and competencies to Department personnel and Township employees;
(6) Maintain Department vehicles and equipment for maximum operational readiness;
(7) Administer the Township’s Third-Party Payment Plan for Emergency Medical Services, as well as billing and partnership agreements with participating hospitals and health care systems;
(8) Provide clinical oversight of emergency medical operations;
(9) Provide programs designed to promote the awareness of child passenger safety and educate the public regarding the same;
(10) Liaison with Township volunteer ambulance and rescue squads to coordinate on issues including, but not limited to operations, training and safety, and to maintain a current Township Emergency Medical Response Plan; and
(11) Provide special programs and initiatives promoting community health and safety, which special programs and initiatives may be in conjunction with other Township Departments or agencies.
The Par-Troy EMS doesn’t have a permanent home to call its own. It operates out of the Parsippany Community Center and the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department on South Powder Mill Road.
In 2014 The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills considered purchasing the home of late Councilman James Vigilante at 19 Littleton Road East but the proposal never materialized.
PARSIPPANY — The first Starbucks in Parsippany is on its way! Soon you will be able to drive-up and order your Iced Carmel Macchiato or Caffè Americano in Parsippany, instead of driving to Denville or elsewhere. The new location will be located at 1719 Route 10.
Plans were submitted in late 2015 to the Parsippany Troy-Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment, applying for a variance for property located at 1719 Route 10 East and is designated as Block 200, Lot 1 on the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Tax Map. The building is known as the Octagon 10 Office Center.
According to the plans, the café with a drive-thru will occupy 2,000 square feet, the daycare or fitness center will occupy 13,689 square feet and the restaurant will occupy 8,740 square feet.
During a Zoning Board meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2015, Board Chairman Robert Iracane asked the Applicant’s Attorney, Joe O’Neill, who will be occupying the cafe? A Dunkin Donuts? Mr. O’Neill replied, the only thing I can disclose it will be an “upscale coffee cafe.”
The Board of Adjustment met again on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 and approved the cafe with a drive through. It was also disclosed that the tenant would be Starbucks. The other two buildings received preliminary approval since there was no pending tenant. The board voted unanimously to approve Starbucks.
The Octagon 10 Office Center is located in Morris County’s Fortune 500 District, this octagon shaped building has an outdoor courtyard and fountain. Unique octagonal design, Internet fiber optic SONET rings,Full service cafeteria, Basement storage, fine local business hotels (Hilton and Marriott) and restaurants abound in the area, Interior court with fountain. The building is located directly across from the Mack-Cali Business Campus.
The office building is approximately 97% rented. It contains 192,660 square feet, on three floors, with 4,938 square feet currently vacant. Some of the current tenants include Internal Revenue Service, Chase Bank, Net Access, Law Offices of Thomas Buonocore, Manpower and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The building was constructed in 1975 and renovated in 1996.
The building is owned by Commercial Realty Group, the same company that owns 100 IMS Drive.
PARSIPPANY — It’s back again, for the 14thconsecutive year. The Ultimate Trivia Contest will be held on Saturday, April 22. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. Gather your friends, family, co-workers and come out for a night of fun. Each team can have up to eight people.
2016 First place winners: Jen Walters, Michele Reutty, Richard Tester, Arlene Sahraie, Joanne Roukens, Steve Vega, Michael Maziekien and Connie Keller. Will you be our 2017 winner?
Bring your own food and BYOB. Soda, coffee, water, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils will be provided. Specialty cupcakes will be available for purchase.
To play fair there are a few simple rules: The use of ANY electronic device whatsoever during competition will immediately disqualify the offending team. This includes but is not limited to I-Pod’s, PDA’s, ICBM’s, drones, etc. The use of printed material such as encyclopedias, almanacs, National Geographic, and the like, is strictly prohibited and of course no tweeting!
The fee is $20.00 per person. The event is held at Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road.
For more information or to download a flyer, click here.
Please bring an extra, non-perishable food item to be donated to our community food bank.
Bring non-perishable foods to be donated to a local food pantry
PARSIPPANY — The Sedgefield Civic Association drew a large crowd for its annual Wine and Cheese social on Friday, March 24 held at the Mount Tabor Fire Department.
The room was packed with guests
Sedgefield Association President Carlos Guzman speaking to the audience
Mayor James Barberio speaking to the audience
Lt. Keith Lefferts
Lt. Keith Lefferts, Carlos Guzman and Remo D’Alessandro
Council Vice President Robert Peluso talking to Sedgefield resident
Council candidates: Katie Cassidy and Brian Stanton
Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., Sedgefield Association President Carlos Guzman and Casey Parikh
Sedgefield Association President Carlos Guzman, Brian Stanton and Glacier Hills President Brian Tappen
Sedgefield Association President Carlos Guzman and Katie Cassidy
Sedgefield Association President Carlos Guzman and Janice McCarthy
Ruben Cortes, Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano and Sedgefield Association President Carlos Guzman
Chris Martino, Carlos Guzman, Poppa Joe and Robert Peluso
Lt. Keith Lefferts discussed traffic issues concerning the residents of Sedgefield. Most of the discussions were centered around speeding motorists and people running stop signs.
Patrolman Remo D’Alessandro discussed phone scams and identity theft.
Other concerns of the residents are the repurposing of commercial buildings by Mack-Cali on Littleton Road and Campus Drive.
Wines from around the world were offered to the guests attending the event. Sandwiches and cheeses were supplied by The Daily Joe, 56 Fanny Road.
Boy Scouts Troop 173 was chartered by the Sedgefield Civic Association in 1957 and the Association still sponsors the Troop.
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, grasslike 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 — Wayne L. Kasbar, a leading transactional broker in New Jersey commercial real estate, has joined Colliers International Group, Building C, Morris Corporate Center I, 300 Interpace Parkway, as a Managing Director, announced David A. Simon, SIOR, Executive Managing Director and New Jersey Market Leader.
Wayne L. Kasbar
In his new position, Kasbar will focus on the retail sector. An active broker in Manhattan, he moved his real estate practice to New Jersey in 2002. He was a member of Trammel Crow’s retail leasing team and continued in that role after CBRE acquired the firm. Just prior to his new position at Colliers, Kasbar was a top producer at Silbert Realty & Management Company, Inc., where he had oversight of the brokerage team. He has more than 27 years of transactional brokerage experience and, over the past decade, has been involved in $50 million annually in lease transactions. He is a resident of Summit.
“The retail industry continues to evolve,” said Kasbar. “And the retail real estate service community needs to keep pace. Historically, the retail brokerage landscape was defined by regionalized, boutique brokerage houses. As National retail brands expand their store presence and face increasing pressure to open stores in the tier one markets/properties, the legacy transactional service community is often challenged to keep up with the information, software and personnel demands.
“Additionally, the ‘new owners’ of the retail brands (private equity firms) are seeing the value of a national single point of contact and a vertical integration of service lines (brokerage, logistics, industrial, project management etc.). In short, we are seeing more and more that national occupiers of space are idea driven and the national real estate service companies are best suited to provide the resources and perspective as a single-source solution. Colliers provides that platform. It’s an exciting time to be on their team.”
“We are committed to growing our retail practice, and we are excited to have Wayne help us achieve this objective,” said Simon.
PARSIPPANY — Thomas J. O’Connell, president of International Financial Advisory Group Inc., a retirement planning, wealth management and insurance services firm based in Parsippany, received a 2016 Advisor of the Year Award. Presented at an event in Laguna Niguel, California, the award is given to select financial professionals as recognition to those who represent true excellence in their practice. David Gaylor and Gary Reed, leaders of 3-Mentors, a mentoring group within the organization, and Steve Bates, president of GamePlan Financial Marketing, LLC, a field marketing organization (FMO) dedicated to helping independent insurance and financial professionals through advanced training on financial planning, presented O’Connell with the honor.
According to GamePlan, O’Connell was chosen for this prestigious honor as someone who consistently performed as a financial services industry leader and one of the top ranked financial professionals within the organization, exemplifies the philosophy of always putting his client’s needs first and truly embraces his responsibility for helping clients’ protect, grow and distribute their wealth with a focus on strategic balance.
About Thomas J. O’Connell Thomas J. O’Connell is the president of International Financial Advisory Group, Inc., which offers a variety of retirement planning, wealth management and insurance services. Based in Parsippany, O’Connell has been a part of the financial services industry for more than 30 years, and is active in speaking and training in life insurance nationwide. He is part of Ed Slott’s Master IRA Advisory GroupSM, the Infinite Banking Institute and the Wealth and Wisdom Institute, and is also a member of the board of directors and second chairman-elect for the New Jersey Better Business Bureau. O’Connell is part of the local edition of the nationally syndicated radio show “Your Game Plan to Retirement which airs every Monday at 6:00 p.m. on WCTC AM Radio 1450 and every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on WMTR AM Radio 1250. He also holds Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 24 securities licenses, along with a life and health license in 12 states, including New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. For more information about Thomas J. O’Connell and International Financial Advisory Group, click here or call (973) 394-0623.
Investment Advisory services are offered through Comprehensive Capital Management, Inc., (“CCM”), a SEC-Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through Comprehensive Asset Management and Servicing, Inc., (“CAMAS”), a registered broker/dealer. Member FINRA/SIPC/MSRB. 2001 Route 46, Suite 506, Parsippany, NJ 07054, Phone (800) 637-3211. International Financial Advisory Group, Inc. is independent of CCM & CAMAS.
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“The retail industry continues to evolve,” said Kasbar. “And the retail real estate service community needs to keep pace. Historically, the retail brokerage landscape was defined by regionalized, boutique brokerage houses. As National retail brands expand their store presence and face increasing pressure to open stores in the tier one markets/properties, the legacy transactional service community is often challenged to keep up with the information, software and personnel demands.