Luck of the Irish Prevails in Morristown

Frank L. Cahill
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Luck of the Irish Prevails in Morristown

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of New Jersey’s biggest, returned last weekend with a longtime volunteer and dedicated fundraiser leading the procession. Ryan Dawson served as grand marshal for this year’s parade. The weather forecast was weary, but the St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers decided to go on with the show!  The weather was cold and windy, but hundreds of crowds lined up South Street.

Grand Marshall Ryan Dawson and his wife, Melinda.

Ryan has been an integral member of the parade and finance committees, assisting in raising money for the parade as Finance Committee Chairman.

Mr. Dawson is a member and former president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Morris County.

He is a realtor for Weichert Realtors in Morristown and resides in Mendham with his wife, Melinda.

Family and Friends of the Grand Marshall
Morris County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff James Gannon is in the center.
Sheriff James Gannon’s vehicle.
200 Club of Morris County
A float promoting the 2013 Grand Marshal, Ryan Dawson
St. Patrick Patron Saint of Ireland
The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Morristown’s Mayor Timothy P. Dougherty his wife Mary, and other local dignitaries
Morris County Police Pipe and Drums
Morris County Board of County Commissioners
Morristown Medical Center
Rotary Club of Morristown
The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Provident Bank
Rotary International
The Seeing Eye
Market Street Mission
Chic-fil-A Morris Plains
Morris County Democrat Committee
The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Madison Fire Department
The Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade

 

 

Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – March 6, 2023

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – March 6, 2023

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – March 6, 2023.

Click here to view the agenda.

The Planning Board members are:

Mayor Barberio                      12/31/2025                                         I Mayor

Michael de Pierro                   12/31/2023                                         III Council Rep.

Tom Dinsmore                        12/31/2025                                         IV Regular

Dominic Mele*                        12/31/2023                                         IV Regular

Gordon Meth*                        12/31/2025                                         IV Regular

Nick Napolitano                      12/31/2024                                         IV Regular

Ted Stanziale                         12/31/2023                                         Alternate No. 1

Jennifer Vealey*                     12/31/2023                                        II Muni, Rep.

John Von Achen*                    12/31/2023                                         IV Regular

Vincent Aperawic                    12/31/2024

Stuart Wiser                           Board Planner, ARH

Andrew Cangiano                   Board Engineer, Keller & Kirkpatrick

Joseph Garcia                         Board Attorney, Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs

Nora O. Jolie                           Board Secretary

Parsippany Board of Education Student Awards – March 9, 2023

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Parsippany Board of Education Student Awards – March 9, 2023

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Board of Education Student Awards – March 9, 2023.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – March 7, 2023

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – March 7, 2023

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – March 7, 2023.

Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings. Council meetings are held at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.

Click here to download the agenda.

Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours before the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to request auxiliary aid.

Click here to download the 2023 agenda schedule.

Mayor and Council

Mayor James R Barberio
Council President Loretta Gragnani
Council Vice-President Michael J. dePierro
Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
Councilman Frank Neglia
Councilman Justin Musella

Navigating Hope Facilitates “Cover All Kids” Community Outreach

Frank L. Cahill
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Navigating Hope Facilitates “Cover All Kids” Community Outreach

MORRIS COUNTY —  Morris County’s unique Navigating Hope mobile outreach program will be joined by an outreach specialist from the New Jersey State Department of Human Services to advance a state initiative to reach all uninsured children in New Jersey.

The outreach specialist will try to connect with disadvantaged children under the age of 19 and their families to help educate them on NJ FamilyCare, a federal and state-funded health insurance program created to provide qualified New Jersey residents of any age access to affordable health insurance. The outreach will include two upcoming community visits scheduled for:

    • March 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Dover Board of Education

March 22, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Netcong School District

Since Morris County has an established outreach program through Navigating Hope, the state Human Service’s Office of New Americans asked to join their two regularly scheduled trips in their mission to travel and educate the public about the state’s “Cover All Kids” campaign.

Morris County is the first to partner with the state in the outreach effort.

Navigating Hope, a mobile outreach initiative designed to provide social services by going into communities where the services are most needed is a partnership between the Morris County Department of Human Services and Family Promise of Morris County. It is a complementary service to the Morris County Sheriff’s Hope One van, a novel program that provides mobile mental health and addiction services across our county.

Navigating Hope offers on-site benefits eligibility screenings, application assistance, and linkage to other community services. With NJ FamilyCare, income-eligible children under 19 can receive the following:

  • Primary and specialty care, including check-ups and other visits
  • Eyeglasses
  • Hospitalization (both inpatient and outpatient)
  • Lab tests/x-rays
  • Prescriptions
  • Dental Services
  • Preventive Screenings
  • Vaccinations
  • Mental Health Care
  • Substance Use Testing and Treatment
  • Vision Services
  • Hearing Services
  • Lead Screening
  • Family Planning
  • Other medically necessary services

For more information on the “Cover All Kids” initiative being sponsored by NJ FamilyCare, please visit nj.gov/CoverAllKids to learn more and apply. Or call 1-800-701-0710 (TTY: 711) with questions or to apply by phone. Language translators are available.

Parsippany Deli Prepping for St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Soda Bread

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Deli Prepping for St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Soda Bread

PARSIPPANY — News 12 New Jersey featured Parsippany Deli/Emerald Gifts Ed Hansberry. “Better yet, stop into the deli for the best-corned beef or sloppy Joe sandwich around,” said News12 Anchor Tony Caputo.

Parsippany Deli/Emerald Gifts is located at 137 Parsippany Road.

Pennacchio Bill Offers Homeowners’ Tax Break to Mitigate Lead, Asbestos

Frank L. Cahill
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Pennacchio Bill Offers Homeowners’ Tax Break to Mitigate Lead, Asbestos

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio’s legislation to help homeowners remedy dangerous lead and asbestos in their homes has been approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

“This bill will make it easier for homeowners to do the right thing and have trained professionals remediate toxins and carcinogens from their property, ensuring a healthy environment for current and future residents of the property,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “For the health of residents, it is crucial to mitigate the risks of lead and asbestos in the home, but hazard abatement is costly.”

Pennacchio’s bill (S-2200) would allow taxpayers to deduct up to $45,000 from gross income for lead paint and asbestos abatement expenses, the cost of replacing water lines that contain lead. Click here to review the bill.

“Asbestos exposure has been linked to lung cancer and other serious conditions. This bill will help eradicate these silent threats from our communities,” added Pennacchio. “These unhealthy issues can still be found in homes across the state. Lead can contribute to behavioral and learning issues, slowed growth in children, problems for pregnant women, and cardiac and blood pressure issues in adults.”

Morris County is Accepting 2023 Open Space Grant Applications

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County is Accepting 2023 Open Space Grant Applications

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation has announced that the 2023 grant application for funding of open space projects under the Morris County Preservation Trust is now available on the Open Space Preservation by clicking here.

“When you drive through Morris County, it’s easy to see why it is one of the most beautiful counties in New Jersey and a place you would call home. At the same time, it is one of the most economically vibrant counties in the country, as many major corporations also choose to call our county home. Preserving open space is essential to maintaining this balance between the beauty that makes Morris County what it is while maintaining the business footprint that helps sustain our local economy,” said Morris County Commissioner Stephen Shaw, liaison to the Office of Planning and Preservation.

The deadline for submitting open space applications and appraisals for 2023 funding is Friday, June 9, 2023.

Last year, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners approved recommendations by the county’s Open Space Trust Fund Committee to award $2.13 million in preservation grants for five open space projects totaling 34.60 acres in five Morris County towns.

The Open Space Trust Fund, part of the county’s Preservation Trust Fund, has helped preserve 17,838 acres throughout the county since 1994, using $294,557,718 generated by a preservation tax Morris County voters approved in November 1992.

“Resident tax dollars preserve open space in Morris County, which is directly evidenced by everything our county offers: well-maintained public infrastructure, top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, the best park system in the state, and a vast network of hiking trails. When you consider we also have one of the lowest county tax rates in the state, the value your tax dollars provide is even more obvious,” Commissioner Shaw added.

In addition to open space projects, the county’s Preservation Trust Fund also helps finance farmland and historic preservation, county parkland acquisition, recreational trail projects, and purchasing residential properties prone to flooding.

The review process for grant applications is handled by the Open Space Trust Fund Committee, which visits the proposed sites and makes final recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by fall.

“Any of Morris County’s 39 municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies are eligible to apply for grant funding,” said Barbara Murray, Morris County open space program coordinator.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Office of Planning and Preservation at (973) 829-8120.

Truck Driver Drifts Over Lane and Crashes into Lexus

Frank L. Cahill
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Truck Driver Drifts Over Lane and Crashes into Lexus

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Frank Pichirallo, 73, Parsippany, was traveling westbound on East Halsey Road in the right-hand lane. He was looking for a street sign to complete a delivery. He admitted to drifting from his lane when he struck Ms. Karen Rotola, 55, Randolph, attempting to pass in the left lane. This accident occurred on Tuesday, March 7, at 8:50 a.m.

After Mr. Pichirallo struck Ms. Karen Rotola’s vehicle, she went over the eastbound curb and rested on the grass at 90 East Halsey Road. Ms. Karen Rotola was driving a Red Lexus NX3.

Mr. Frank Pichirallo’s inability to maintain a lane contributes to the crash.

Mr. Pichirallo was driving a 2016 Ford F25 and could drive his vehicle from the scene. The Lexus was towed from the scene by C&L Towing.

There was also minor grass damage to the property of 90 East Halsey Road.

Patrolman Paul Christal investigated the accident, and no summons was issued at this article’s time.

March Madness at Lakeland Hills YMCA

Frank L. Cahill
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March Madness at Lakeland Hills YMCA

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Where can you have two hours of free, fun activities for the entire family? Why, at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, of course! Everyone can enjoy two hours of free family fun on Saturday, March 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Discover the activities, games, and interactions waiting for your family. The afternoon includes a family long-jump competition, Connect Four basketball inflatable challenge, temporary tattoos, a hot shot contest with beach balls, basketball knockout, and hot-shot contests. That’s not all! There is also a family dance party, water hoops in the pool (bring your swimsuits), open swim time, and basketball-themed arts and crafts.

The Ys summer camp directors will be available to answer any questions regarding their summer camp program. Additionally, member-service associates will gladly provide tours of the Y facility, including the health and fitness center, free-weight area, teen training center, aquatic center, and Early Childhood Learning Center. In addition to all the great activities, you will also have the opportunity to meet our community partners, including SportsCare Physical Therapy, Sunrise Senior Living at Mountain Lakes, Mental Health Association, Edge, Love More Judge Less, and M&T Bank.

From sports competitions to arts and crafts, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The hot shot with beach balls and water hoops in the pool also sounds like a great way to have fun. It’s also nice that community partners will be present, which allows families to learn more about local organizations and resources. Overall, it’s a great way to spend quality time with family and have fun together.

The YMCA is a nonprofit organization aiming to build community, develop youth, and create a safe experience for all. The Y strives to strengthen individuals, families, and communities by promoting wellness, mental health, and enrichment through various programs and services. Lakeland Hills Family YMCA focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. As a result of their dedication to these three areas, the Y impacts the community by providing quality services to everyone. The Y doesn’t just focus on physical fitness; it strives to improve mental and emotional health by offering programs and resources that promote overall well-being.

The Y builds relationships, celebrates achievements, and inspires a healthier community. For over 100 years, Lakeland Hills Family YMCA has been the leading community organization serving thousands of people. For more information on Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, please visit their website by clicking here, or email Rosemary Linder Day, Vice President of Marketing and Membership, at rosemaryl@lhymca.com. No one serves the community as powerfully as the Y does every day.

The EUR/USD Currency Pair: Ins and Outs of Trading

Frank L. Cahill
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The EUR/USD Currency Pair: Ins and Outs of Trading

MORRIS COUNTY — Binary options offer a variety of assets to trade. Among those, currencies are one of the highest-traded assets all over the world. There are a variety of currencies you could base your trade upon. However, the EUR/USD currency pair is the most prominent and renowned currency.

The EUR/USD currency pair is the most traded on almost every trading platform due to its high liquidity and tight spread. It is also one of the most popular assets on www.binaryoptions.com. Despite its popularity, many traders are still afraid and intimidated to trade in this currency pair. This is why, in this article, we will be helping you with the ins and outs of the EUR/USD currency pair so that you may find it a bit easier to trade this asset.

How to Trade Eur/USD Currency Pairs?

EUR/USD is the short form of euro against the US dollar or the trade of currencies between the European Nations and the USA. The euro is the base currency, whereas the US dollar is the quoted currency. Trading across these currencies occurs in a system where a certain amount of dollars is required to purchase 1 euro. For example, if the currency pair is trading against 1.35, then $1.35 is required to purchase one euro.

When trading the EUR/USD currency pair, you will come across two types of price lists given by the broker. The first is the asking price, which is the amount of money you can buy the currency pair for. The second is the “bid price,” which is the price for which you will be selling your currency pair. The difference between these two prices is known as the “spread.”

The quote of the currency pair is measured in pips. One pip is equivalent to the quoted spread times 0.0001. For example, if the bid is 1.21246 and the ask is 1.21255, then the spread will be 0.9 pips. You must remember this when trading as for you to win, the spread will have to move by at least 0.9 pips.

Why Should You Trade the Eur/USD Currency Pair?

The EUR/USD currency pair is among the most popular trading currencies in the forex market. This is due to several reasons. The first is that these currencies come from very strong economic powerhouses. The US dollar is the national currency of the USA and holds an important value in 10 territories like Panama, Ecuador, and East Timor. 

Similarly, the euro is the national currency of 20 countries out of the 27 in the European Union. Also, this currency is legal tender in many other places in Europe, like San Marino, Andorra, the Vatican City, and more.

To add on, the Euro and the US dollar, along with a few other currencies, serve as the international reserve currencies. This means that banks all over the world hold these currencies as a part of their foreign exchange reserves (forex). However, to break it down, there are three main reasons why trading the EUR/USD is beneficial for traders.

  1. Market Movements: The exchange rates for this currency pair are constantly evolving due to a number of different factors such as investor sentiment, economic data releases, central bank policy announcements, and more. 
  2. Liquidity: As this currency pair is one of the highest traded all around the world, it allows its traders to easily get in and out of their positions, resulting in high liquidity.
  3. Trading hours: As this currency pair is a part of forex, this means that it can be traded 24 hours a day. However, at certain times the liquidity of the pair will be much higher than at other times at which trading it will be the most beneficial for the trader.

Strategies That Could Be Used While Trading Eur/USD Currency Pair

Being the most popular forex asset in the world of digital trading, there sure is a lot of competition when it comes to trading the EUR/USD currency pair. However, with perseverance, commitment, diligence, and patience, you can surely devise a strategy that will help you gain the most amount of profits.

You can use many types of strategies when it comes to trading the EUR/USD, like fundamental and technical analysis, or both. The kind of strategy you use would depend on your preferred approach toward trading, risk tolerance, and experience. However, for your ease,
I have listed below a few trading strategies that you could use to master your game at forex.

  1. News Trading Strategy

This is one of the easiest strategies to use, as all you have to do is keep an eye on recent events, most notably regarding economic readings and bank announcements that affect the euro or the dollar. This will help you decide when to buy or sell your currency pair.

  1. Follow the Trend

Following the current price trends of the EUR/USD using technical analysis and various tools such as oscillators, trend lines, chart patterns, and more to identify the market’s momentum. After identifying the direction of the market, the traders tend to make decisions based on it.

  1. Day Trading

In this type of strategy, a trader makes a guess about an asset like the EUR/USD forex pair based on how volatile exchange rates are in the short term. Then, they use a wide range of technical and fundamental analysis tools to open and close the position within a day. This type of trading is usually good for traders who want to use fast-paced products to get more experience.

If you still have some questions about EUR/USD currency pair trading strategies, you can get all your answers in this comprehensive guide.

Conclusion

The EUR/USD currency pair is the most-traded foreign exchange pair because it is easy to access, has a lot of volatility, has strong liquidity, and can be traded at any time. However, earning success when trading this currency pair will only come when there’s the right approach, timing, and strategy. When trading this currency pair, half of your success depends on choosing the right timing and keeping an eye on the current news events affecting these currencies.

Parsippany Democrats Announce Council Candidates

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Parsippany Democrats Announce Council Candidates

PARSIPPANY — Judy Hernandez, Bernard Clarkin, and Matt Kavanagh announced their campaign for the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council. Judy, Bernard, and Matt are running to increase transparency, implement sustainable practices, and prevent another 14% municipal tax increase, as passed by our one-party local government last year.

Judy Hernandez is a 24-year resident of Parsippany. Judy, an environmental engineer by trade, has decades of local volunteer experience, which has delivered real results for Parsippany residents. Judy has served on the Parsippany Planning Board, the Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Parsippany Child Day Care Center board. Judy is running to bring proven and sustainable environmental and economic strategies to Parsippany, continuing her volunteer service to our community.

Bernard Clarkin is a 35-year resident of Parsippany. He is a certified public accountant and has served as chief financial officer of a mid-size service company for over 20 years. He has owned and operated a small business for the last ten years and will bring decades of financial and budgeting experience to the Council. Having spoken out at several Council meetings, Bernard is running to bring more transparency and strong fiscal oversight to our local government.

Matt Kavanagh is a 10-year resident of Parsippany. A United States Naval Academy graduate, he is the Parsippany Green Team co-leader and currently serves as a chief operating officer of an energy services company. Matt has dedicated his career to the energy sector, including renewable energy, sustainable solutions, and energy services to facilitate a clean and equitable environment. He has written grants resulting in thousands of dollars in funding for Parsippany. He is running to bring that expertise to our governing body.

“I’m excited to endorse this terrific slate of candidates focused on issues that matter to residents!” said Morris County Democratic Committee Chair Amalia Duarte. “They are committed to listening to residents’ concerns and fighting to improve the quality of life in Parsippany.”

Judy, Bernard, and Matt have all served in volunteer roles for the township and see how the policies of this one-party government are draining our community’s wallets and patience. In a joint statement, they said, “We’re running for Council to stop astronomical tax increases and put Parsippany on a path to resilience and stability. Our campaign will be about listening to residents and proposing real solutions based on your feedback. We can’t wait to meet you and listen to your ideas for Parsippany’s future!”

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills General Meeting

Frank L. Cahill
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Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills General Meeting

PARSIPPANY — Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills next General Meeting is on Monday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting is at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building at 100 Centerton Drive.

Curt Springstead

The guest speaker, Curtis Springstead, is a member of the AARP NJ Speakers Bureau. Curtis will present “Fraud Watch Network – Your Identity, Staying Connected & Protected.”

The presentation will be followed by a business meeting, where you can learn more about what we do.

For more information, email us at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, access their website at parsippanywomansclub.org, or call Ginny at (973) 887-0336. Hope to see you there!

Kiwanis Touch-A-Truck Returns

Frank L. Cahill
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Kiwanis Touch-A-Truck Returns

PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany will host its annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, June 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Liquid Church, 299 Webro Road, Parsippany. The price is $5.00 per person or $20.00 maximum per family. In 2019 over 1,100 children attended the event.

Touch-a-Truck is a fundraising event to benefit the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. Children of all ages can have hands-on experience with various vehicles and interact with community support leaders like police officers, firemen, first aid squad volunteers, sanitation workers and many more!

Every child will receive a drawstring bag full of surprises and coupons.

Aside from being a great time for the family, this event helps support our major initiatives. Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Our Parsippany based group supports and sponsors many community causes.

Kiwanis Club is looking for additional vendors to participate in this great event and sponsors.

For more information click here, or contact Touch-a-Truck Chairman Nicolas Limanov at Ndlimanov13@gmail.com or (917) 499-7299. Interested in sponsorships? Please contact Frank Cahill at (862) 213-2200.

PHHS Key Club Serves Dinner to Area Seniors

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PHHS Key Club Serves Dinner to Area Seniors

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Key Club had the opportunity to serve dinner to a crowded room of Senior Citizens in the PHHS Cafeteria on Wednesday, March 8.  The Senior Citizens then saw the 2023 PHHS Spring Musical “The Music Man.”

The Parsippany Hills High School Players presented “The Music Man” on March 9 – 11.

A group of senior citizens enjoying dinner before the performance of “The Music Man” presented by the PHHS Players
Parsippany Hills High School Key Club served dinner to the guests
Members of the cast of “The Music Man” performed by the PHHS Players
Members of the cast of “The Music Man” performed by the PHHS Players
Members of the cast of “The Music Man” performed by the PHHS Players
Members of the cast of “The Music Man” performed by the PHHS Players
Members of the cast of “The Music Man” performed by the PHHS Players
Members of the cast of “The Music Man” performed by the PHHS Players
Parsippany HillHigh School Key Club member Arron Nathan served a delicious dinner to the guests before the performance of “The Music Men.”
The dinner served to the guests before the performance

Trailer for the 2023 PHHS Spring Musical, “The Music Man”. Edited and Produced by Asher Paterno.

 

Somma Ends County Commissioner Campaign

Frank L. Cahill
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Somma Ends County Commissioner Campaign

MORRIS COUNTY — It has been reported that Anthony Somma, a Republican County committeeman from Randolph dropped out of the race for Morris County Commissioner after losing the county line last weekend.

Somma launched his campaign to unseat Commissioner Tayfun Selen (R-Chatham) in January, arguing that the incumbent was insufficiently conservative.

Somma said, “To all who voted for me: THANK YOU. The convention results prove that many in our party recognize what our Republican primary voters already know to be true: that we need a genuine conservative voice to lead our party to victory come November.”

Morris County Commissioner 1 Seat Available
Tayfun Selen 341
Paul DeGroot 113
Anthony Somma 95

Somma finished third place with 95 votes, DeGroot with 113 and the incumbent Tayfun Selen won the county line with 341 votes.

Former congressional candidate Paul DeGroot has not decided on his plans. DeGroot and Selen faced off in the 2022 Republican primary for the 11th congressional district, a contest which DeGroot won (though he lost the Morris County portion of the district).

Farmers Market Coming to Parsippany

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Farmers Market Coming to Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — During the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting, it was announced that a weekly Farmers Market is coming to Parsippany.

The Farmers Market will be located at Veterans Memorial Park from May through October.

The Summer Concert series will be part of the new engagement.

Megabyte Events will manage the weekly markets. Megabyte Events has been working with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany bringing the Food Truck festival.

MCPO Holds Bias & Bullying Presentations for Students and Guests

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MCPO Holds Bias & Bullying Presentations for Students and Guests

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri and Sergeant Patrick LaGuerre recently visited the middle schoolers at Memorial Junior High School in the Hanover Township district on March 2 and at the Jefferson Township Middle and High Schools on March 7. Together, they led a presentation on bias incidents, cyber harassment, and making smart choices about social media.

The presenters stressed exercising good judgment regarding how you interact with others or what you post on social media, adding this applies to videos or images utilizing song lyrics or meme-ified language. How you conduct yourself online could potentially impact your future.

Social media and technology today document everything. SAP DeNegri explained that taking or sharing explicit photos can lead to legal ramifications and may be viewed/shared by people other than you intended to receive it. She cautioned students often regret taking such pictures as they don’t remain private, adding the MCPO would not hesitate to prosecute those who maliciously share such material.

Sgt. LaGuerre explained the difference between bias crimes and bias incidents, cautioning students that their school administrators can choose to take disciplinary action even if an incident isn’t considered criminal. Having your name associated with a bias incident and the documentation that goes with it can unfortunately follow you into life beyond school.

SAP DeNegri said Morris County takes a zero-tolerance approach to threats of violence, even when students claim their comments were intended as a joke.

The MCPO routinely conducts presentations at public and private schools throughout Morris County to present on these important topics and to talk directly with students. Over the past year, they’ve conducted over a dozen such assemblies in Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties.

Salem County Prosecutor’s Office members attended the Memorial Junior High assembly to learn about and bring the program back to Salem County students.

During the presentations in Jefferson Township, members of the Morris County NAACP attended to learn about the MCPO’s outreach program.

Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said, “I hope our colleagues from the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office and community partners at the Morris County NAACP found the presentations informative and useful. In an age of oversaturated digital communication, the MCPO uses face-to-face visits to make a genuine connection with our students. We want our young people to make smart choices about interacting online and in person.”

Boonton Police Captain Allegedly Steals Computer Towers, Internal Affairs Records

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Boonton Police Captain Allegedly Steals Computer Towers, Internal Affairs Records

BOONTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin confirmed charges against a Boonton police captain who allegedly stole his internal affairs records and computer hardware containing police data from the Boonton Police Department.

Stephen Jones

Stephen Jones, 42, of Toms River, has been charged with computer theft, tampering with public records, and other offenses in connection with the April 2022 incident. The charges result from an Office of Public Integrity and Accountability’s (OPIA) Corruption Bureau investigation.

The investigation revealed Jones removed at least five computer towers from the Boonton Police Department, three of which contained police information, including files on internal affairs (IA) matters. He allegedly stole his personnel and IA files, stashing the computer towers in his Toms River home and the files at his in-laws’ home in Edison.

Then the officer-in-charge of the Boonton Police, Jones, was allegedly captured on surveillance video late at night on April 13, 2022, removing containers and computer towers from the police department. According to the investigation, Jones removed the computer hardware and files without authorization and violated Boonton Police policies.

Jones is charged with one count of each of the following offenses:

  • second-degree computer theft
  • third-degree theft by unlawful taking
  • third-degree tampering with public records
  • fourth-degree falsifying or tampering with records

Second-degree crimes carry a five- to 10-year prison term with a $150,000 fine upon conviction. Third-degree crimes can carry a prison sentence of three to five years and a $15,000 fine. Fourth-degree offenses could lead to up to 18 months in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Deputy Attorney General Eric Cohen is prosecuting the case for the OPIA Corruption Bureau under the supervision of Deputy Bureau Chief Jeffrey Manis, Bureau Chief Peter Lee, OPIA Deputy Director Anthony Picione, and OPIA Executive Director Thomas Eicher.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – March 7, 2023

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – March 7, 2023

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting will be held on March 7, 2023.

Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings. Council meetings are held at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.

Click here to download the agenda.

Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours before the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to request auxiliary aid.

Click here to download the 2023 agenda schedule.

Mayor and Council

Mayor James R Barberio
Council President Loretta Gragnani
Council Vice-President Michael J. dePierro
Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
Councilman Frank Neglia
Councilman Justin Musella

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