Accelerant Sales Group Par-Troy Little League Champions … Won 12-2 against Sons of Italy

PARSIPPANY — Accelerant Sales Group team are Par-Troy Little League Champions, winning 12-2 against Sons of Italy.

3rd row: Coach Brosnan, Coach Ramani, Patrick Donaldson, Neil Bhatt, Robert Frei, and Coach Jack Picado. 2nd row: Patrick Brosnan, Shriraj Ramani, Christopher Roman, Darius Pars, Damon Silva, and Coach Carlos Picado; 1st row Carter Silva, Christian Bouman, and Alex Matacotta.

Accelerant Sales Group is a local business and supports youth sports in Parsippany and Morris Plains

Nancy Pelosi & Mikie Sherrill’s failed leadership is deadly to New Jersey

MORRIS COUNTY — Paul DeGroot, the bold, tough-as-nails former Passaic County prosecutor, won a clear victory in the Republican Party primary, securing him the nomination to litigate the failed record of his Democrat incumbent opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, M-Montclair.
“Mikie isn’t just some fun-loving liberal with a big heart who is generous with other people’s money; she is the Biden/Pelosi ever-faithful vote in Congress,” stated Republican Paul DeGroot. “She backed failed pandemic policies that put people’s lives at risk, jeopardized people’s livelihoods, and even fomented violence and lawlessness with her policies.”
“Real lives are on the line in our country. Livelihoods are at stake. It isn’t politics as usual or Sunday morning talk show bickering from the chattering class that will solve our issues. Mikie Sherrill votes with Nancy Pelosi 99% of the time – that means she’s 100% against New Jersey families.”
“I will be an independent conservative voice for the 11th District. I will work to make our communities safe, put an end to the Biden/Pelosi/Sherrill economic turmoil and inflation, and get our New Jersey families back to work. Mikie Sherrill stands with Biden and Pelosi, but I’ll stand with the hard-working New Jerseyans who have been left behind by this Administration’s failed agenda.”
“The campaign’s success through the primary was made possible by my supportive family, dedicated volunteers, and contributors. We have the momentum and Republican party unity behind us to get our country moving in the right direction.”

“Computer Chaos: Keeping Calm While Living in a Digital Age” Presentation at Library

PARSIPPANY — Timothy Berrios, the owner of On-Call Computer Services, LLC, is putting some last-minute touches on the “Lunch and Learn” presentation for the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce entitled “Computer Chaos: Keeping Calm While Living in a Digital Age.”

Whether you are tech-savvy or still use carrier pigeons, there is something for you to learn!

We hope you will join this free event on Wednesday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m. at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Road.

‘Ilene’s Sharing Library’ Unveiled at Hoffman Beach

PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Book Club members unveiled ‘Ilene’s Sharing Library’ on Lakeshore Drive near Hoffman Beach. Ilene Sanford was a very special person. So the club wanted to create something meaningful in her memory.

About 18 years ago a book club was formed in Lake Parsippany. At open houses, they had a little table with a clipboard sign-up sheet and a little invitation that said ‘Ask Us About Book Club.’  Ilene was drawn to that word –  BOOK.  Ilene loved books and enthusiastically signed up!

“The funny thing was, she acquired all the books. They met once a month for 18 years: that’s quite a few books.  BUT…she rarely had time to actually READ a book,” said book club member Christie Hegyi-Gardner.

Michael Sanford places a book in ‘Ilene’s Sharing Library’ Photo by Daniel Gardner 

Ilene was BUSY! how could she? She was one busy lady. She was the wife of Bob, mother to sons Paul & Michael. She was also a daughter, sister, and friend. She worked full-time at  Pearson, a publishing house (note the theme of books).

She always volunteers and helps with all sorts of local events at Eastlake Elementary School, Brooklawn Junior High, and Parsippany Hills High School, where her two sons attended.  She attended many Tricky Trays to support local causes. And of course, buying books! She was Busy!

Although not much time to read, she rarely missed a book club gathering. And she usually brought a Diet Pepsi and donuts to share with the group.

She found the time, found a way, even when it became quite a bit harder. She was there. She showed up. Books bring people together.

When the book club was thinking of a way to honor Ilene’s memory, they had a lot of great ideas. They knew it had to involve books – so when they landed on the little library idea, it was a start, but there were still many questions:

What style? What type of material? how big? how to build it? who can build it? Location? Who can access it? How will they pay for it? How do they maintain it?

Dream vs. reality on projects play a big part and as they questioned and discussed the ideas, one of the latest members Meg (who had never met Ilene and only joined recently) happened to hear the idea. She mentioned her friend Marissa was involved with a girl scout troop – Troop 97442 – and they were likely willing to do a project. Bingo! Wonderful!

“The way this all fell into place felt as if it was meant to be. This lake community is special and can come together to do extraordinary things,” said Christie.

Thanks to the wonderful people in the book club for the ideas and enthusiasm.

Thanks to the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association and Pulkit for support.

Thank you to the Ladies Club for providing funds.

Girl Scout Troop 97442 built ‘Ilene’s Sharing Library’ Photo by Daniel Gardner 

Huge Thanks to Troop 97442 for assembling and painting this gift to the community.

To the adult ‘assistants’ Marissa and Craig May, Meg and Joe Mautone,  a heartfelt Thank You.

Very special gratitude to Ilene’s family for sharing her wonderful book collection with Lake Parsippany.

Members joined in the unveiling of ‘Ilene’s Sharing Library’.’ Photo by Daniel Gardner 

We hope that people walk by Ilene’s Sharing Library and that a book sparks their interest and then pass it on and continue to share over and over. No need to bring the book back.  Ilene’s Family and the LPPOA Book Club plan to keep the library stocked.

Continue to share Ilene’s love of books. Ilene would very much approve.

Rest In Peace Ilene Sanford July 19, 1961, to November 2, 2021

The Lake Parsippany Book Club meets to discuss books meets the third Tuesday of the month and is open to everyone. The Book Club is a group of friendly people that share a love of reading. They have informal gatherings in various locations about once a month to chat about our latest selection, as well as various other topics that inevitably arise! Welcome to anyone that loves to read, has an opinion, and can recommend a good book. Click here for more information.

Girl Scouts placing books in ‘Ilene’s Sharing Library’ Photo by Daniel Gardner

 

 

 

Committee Advances Dancer, Dunn Bill Clarifying Disabling Conditions for State Police

MORRIS COUNTY — A bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, clarifying disability retirement eligibility for members of the State Police cleared the Assembly State and Local Government Committee on Thursday.

The bill (A1797) would allow State Police Retirement System members to qualify for accidental disability retirement benefits if a work-related traumatic event triggered a preexisting, asymptomatic condition. Currently, members cannot claim to be totally and permanently disabled, either physically or mentally, under such circumstances.

“No one expects that an asymptomatic condition could result in a permanent disability, but trauma can make that happen,” Dancer (R-Ocean) said. “Our State Police members should not be blocked from receiving the appropriate benefits needed due to physical or mental trauma suffered in the line of duty.”

Members who were denied this form of retirement in the previous 10 years can reapply if they initially applied within five years of the event. Approved beneficiaries will receive two-thirds of their annual compensation at the time of that traumatic event. The bill stipulates that the triggering event must have occurred while the member was performing regular duties, and could not have been caused by the member.

“This legislation will ensure the troopers who need this accidental disability benefit have access to it,” Dunn (R-Morris) said. “The families of those public servants should have peace of mind that they will be provided for in the face of unexpected health challenges that force them out of work.”

The bill unanimously passed both houses of the Legislature last session but was pocket vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Donates $4,500 to Parsippany PAL

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills presented a donation check in the amount of $4,500 to the Parsippany PAL.

Sam Yodice, Executive Director

“We are pleased and delighted to announce that The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills presented a donation check in the amount of $4,500.00 to the Parsippany PAL,” said Executive Director Sam Yodice. “This morning we hosted a check-presentation and a small ceremony to honor, recognize and thank the wonderful civic and cultural efforts of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills” does in our community!

Members joining in the ceremony
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a dynamic group of women of all ages and walks of life committed to volunteerism and service to the community. Our Club is involved in charitable, philanthropic, educational, and recreational activities and has made many contributions to Parsippany and to our state.  The Club works in harmony with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC).
 

Liquid Church Hosted “Kings & Queens Prom” for Teens and Adults with Special Needs

PARSIPPANY — Liquid Church, one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing Christian churches, hosted two Kings & Queens Prom experiences for teens and adults with special needs across the state.

The proms took place at Liquid Church’s Morris County Campus in Parsippany on Friday, June 3 as well as at the church’s new Mercer County Campus in Princeton.

Over 400 guests and 600 volunteers attended, including personal hosts called “buddies” who were tasked with providing guests with special needs one-on-one care throughout the evening.

“Over the past six years, we’ve had the honor of hosting 4,500 guests with special needs at these incredible prom events,” said Kristin Flynn, Outreach Director at Liquid Church. “This is our first time hosting the prom since the pandemic hit New Jersey in 2020, so we’re excited to welcome back hundreds of guests and give them the VIP treatment they deserve.”

The dance floor was packed with guests dancing the night away

Every guest of the Kings & Queens Prom entered this free event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from friendly greeters and paparazzi photographers. Once inside, guests received the royal treatment, including a Beauty Bar with hair and makeup stations, shoe shining areas, limousine rides, karaoke, a delicious dinner, fun games, and a dance floor to dance the night away.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio with members of Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department

“At Liquid, we are passionate about serving families with special needs, and this prom season, we hosted not one, but two incredible prom experiences to give our guests with special needs the royal treatment,” said Tim Lucas, lead pastor and founder of Liquid Church. “Our heart is for every person with special needs to feel a sense of belonging and to be celebrated for their God-given gifts and abilities – rather than defined by their limitations.”

Pastor Tim Lucas with this date walk down the red carpet

For past prom events, Liquid Church has partnered with the Tim Tebow Foundation as a host site for Night to Shine, which is a worldwide movement celebrating people with special needs.

Click here for additional information on the Kings & Queens Prom hosted by Liquid Church.

Liquid Church is one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing Christian churches. Officially launched in 2007 by Lead Pastor Tim Lucas, the church’s vision is to “Saturate the State with the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” with seven physical campuses in Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, and Union Counties. Each week, about 5,000 people experience Liquid Church’s worship services in New Jersey and around the globe through Church Online. As part of its global outreach, Liquid provides clean drinking water to those in need, with hundreds of completed wells in Africa and Central America. CNN, FOX News, and TIME magazine have spotlighted Liquid Church’s innovative approaches to outreach and ministry.

David Michael Samuel III Graduates Drexel University

PARSIPPANY — David Michael Samuel III graduated from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University in Philadelphia on Monday, May 23, 2022. 

He graduated with honors in Business and Entrepreneurship Law Concentration. 

David is a member of the Parsippany High School Class of 2014, and  Monmouth University Class of 2018 where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. 

David is the son of Dr. Cynthia Samuel and the late Dr. David M. Samuel Jr.

Andrew Smith Jr., Celebrates Eagle Scout of Honor

PARSIPPANY — The honor and distinction of the Eagle Scout rank can only be achieved through hard work and commitment to the ideals of the Scouting movement. The achievement is so rare, that only 5% of Scouts earn the Eagle rank. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million Scouts.

Once a Scout advances to Eagle Scout, they will remain an Eagle for the rest of their life regardless of age or participation in Scouting. Eagle Scouts are expected to set an example for other Scouts and to become the leaders in life that they have demonstrated themselves to be in Scouting. As such, they have disproportionately represented in the military, service academy graduates, higher education and academia, major professions, the clergy, business, and politics.

The pathway to Eagle can be described as a steep trail leading up to three peaks, the highest being that of Eagle Scout. Officially, the trail starts with the Tenderfoot rank and continues through Second and First Class ranks. Then, mountain climbing begins. The path is marked by merit badges, leadership responsibilities, service projects, and the practice of Scouting skills and ideals. The first peak reached is that of Star Scout, the second is Life Scout, and, finally, Eagle Scout.

On Sunday, May 22, Parsippany welcomed another scout who advanced to Eagle Scout, Andrew Smith Jr.

Andrew joined Scouts BSA Troop 72 – Parsippany in February of 2018.  Since then he has earned the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and now the highest rank in scouting Eagle.

He has earned the required 13 Eagle Scout Merit badges plus 13 others for a total of 26 Merit Badges. His position of responsibility within his troop is to serve as the Den Chief; where he assists the leaders of Parsippany Cub Scout Pack 215.

Additionally, Andrew was welcomed into the Order of the Arrow (the national honor society of the BSA) in May of 2021.

Andrew is completing his Freshman year at Parsippany High School.

PAL is Expanding Activities: Public Meeting Set For June 16

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL) is expanding to host activities for everyone from the very young to older adults.

They will host a community meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. The PAL is located at 33 Baldwin Road.

Facility use at the PAL includes high school and youth sports, fitness classes, enrichment activities, youth programs, community organization meetings, senior exercise classes, hall rentals, and more. It’s also home to the township’s Recreation Department.

At the community meeting, the topic of discussion will include their vision for recreation and activities in the township. They encourage the community to attend so they can engage, share ideas, and ask questions.

Click here for more information.

Prosecutor’s Office Swears in New Assistant Prosecutor and Detective

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, and Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker announce the hiring of Daniel Roman as Assistant Prosecutor and Alexis Rivera as Detective for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Assistant Prosecutor Roman and Detective Rivera were officially sworn in by Prosecutor Carroll at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office on May 31. Assistant Prosecutor Roman is assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit within the Family Division. Detective Rivera is assigned to the General Investigations Unit within the Courts & Administration Division.

Assistant Prosecutor Roman most recently served as an Associate Attorney for a private firm, and Staff Attorney for the Center for Hope and Safety in Rochelle Park.  He previously served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Miguel A. de la Carrera, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division Criminal Part in Passaic County. He also served as Student Attorney at Seton Hall Law Center for Social Justice, Equal Justice Clinic; a Law Clerk for a private firm in Montclair, and an Intern for both the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Division of Law and the White House Presidential Personnel Office. AP Roman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Monmouth University, and a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Detective Alexis Rivera, and Chief of Detectives Chris Kimker

Detective Rivera most recently served as a Detective for the Newark Police Department’s Major Crimes Division Shooting Response Team, General Crimes Division Auto Squad, and Patrol Division. Previously, he served as a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I for the Carteret Police Department. Detective Rivera is PTC Certified from the New Jersey State Police Academy and is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County. He attended Essex County Community College and Dutchess Community College.

Prosecutor Carroll said, “The past experiences of our incoming Assistant Prosecutor and Detective will prove to be a valuable addition to our ranks, and we are excited to have them join our office.”

Mikie Sherrill Secures Democratic Nomination for NJ-11

PARSIPPANY — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill released the following statement after securing the Democratic nomination for a third term to represent New Jersey’s 11th District in the U.S. House of Representatives:

“Serving in the Navy taught me the importance of working together to accomplish a mission — of teamwork, cooperation, and putting my country’s needs ahead of my own. That’s what guides my work in Congress. I’m grateful to all the voters in New Jersey’s 11th District who share this same sense of purpose and urgency when it comes to the issues facing our communities. Thank you to everyone who took part in our democratic process and made their voices heard by casting their ballot — and to our incredible volunteers who power this team.

“As your Representative, I have worked to secure key victories to save taxpayers money and make New Jersey more affordable for families.

“We funded the Gateway Tunnel Project to improve the lives of commuters and passed a historic infrastructure bill to fix our crumbling roads and bridges. We cut through bureaucratic red tape to jumpstart the construction of an Army Corps flood mitigation project for the Peckman River to protect homeowners and businesses from flooding and financial devastation. We ended surprise medical billing so a trip to the emergency room doesn’t bankrupt families. We clean up our air and water, expand child care, and invest in job training programs to support workers, families, and children. To lower costs, we are fixing our supply chain and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S.

“I have stood up to protect veterans who served our country. I fought to have the PAWS Act signed into law to provide service dogs to veterans suffering from PTSD, and I am working to get burn pits legislation across the finish line in the Senate so veterans exposed to toxic chemicals get the care they deserve.

“Each election cycle has felt more important than the last. With so much at stake — voting rights, women’s rights, the environment, safety from gun violence — November’s election will determine the direction of our country. We have laid an incredibly strong foundation for our future and our children’s future. We must keep going forward, and that starts with holding the House and the 11th District.”

Mastrangelo beats Neibart in a Nasty Commissioner Race; DeGroot Leads in CD11 over Selen

MORRIS COUNTY — Former Passaic County Assistant Prosecutor Paul DeGroot received 12,130 votes in the Republican bid for NJ District Congressional District 11 over his challenger Morris County Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen.

Selen received 10,838 votes. (Selen was the high vote-getter in the Morris County election, where he was the favorite and had the Republican line.) DeGroot was leading Selen by over 2,000 votes in Passaic County more than enough to close the gap in Morris County where Selen was ahead by 954 votes.

DeGroot will now face off incumbent Mikie Sherrill in the general election in November.

In the highly contested Morris County Commissioner race Thomas Mastrangelo received 15,334 votes against Sarah Neibart’s 14,410.

Neibert was on the county line with Doug Cabana and Christine Myers. Not only was Mastrangelo not endorsed by the Morris GOP Committee, but some of his colleagues also campaigned against him.

These numbers are unofficial and not certified by Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi.

Parsippany Ex-Superintendent Accused Of Sexual Harassment

PARSIPPANY — The former superintendent of Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools was accused of sexual harassment by a former secretary where he was recently employed.

Seitz served as interim superintendent of Holmdel schools from May 2020 to December 2021. He resigned for “personal reasons.”

Marie Deane, who has worked for Holmdel Township Public Schools since 2014, claimed in the lawsuit that Seitz repeatedly made misogynistic, sexually harassing, and discriminatory comments to Holmdel’s board of education staff members.

The lawsuit filed in Monmouth County Superior Court on March 15, also named district human resources manager Elena Jaume and the board of education.

It seeks unspecified punitive and compensatory damages and back pay and benefits following Deane’s reinstatement to her executive secretary position after being reassigned to Holmdel High School.

It also requested the defendants undergo anti-discrimination and harassment training.

On September 24, 2021, Seitz informed the Holmdel board of education’s interim director of student services, Carolyn Marano, that several women who attended a recent meeting with him dressed provocatively in an attempt to persuade him on various topics discussed at the meeting, the complaint alleged.

The complaint also alleged that on October 18, 2021, Seitz inappropriately discussed a school nurse’s concern with a parent’s request to provide cream to a student’s genital area, saying, “Oh, come on Carolyn, we’ve got to have several pedophiles on staff that would volunteer to put Desitin on the child, haha. I want to see the job description for this, haha.”

The lawsuit said that when Deane spoke up about the harassing and discriminatory comments, she was “forced to work from home while Seitz, remarkably, suffered no consequences and/or discipline whatsoever.”

Seitz obtained Deane’s work passwords and rummaged through her accounts while she was working from home in an attempt to learn the details of her complaints about his comments, the lawsuit said.

“Even worse, Defendant Seitz ultimately locked her out of her work accounts, effectively prohibiting her from completing her work assignments,” the lawsuit said.

Former Governor Chris Christie imposed a superintendent salary cap of $175,000 that took effect in February 2011 and criticized the Parsippany Board of Education for approving a 2009 amendment to Seitz’s contract that raised his salary for the 2009-10 school year to a base of $212,020. With additional stipends and increases over the terms of that five-year contract, Seitz stood to collect as much as $234,065 in the final year.

Christie publicly criticized the move, referring to Seitz as “The poster boy for greed.” Faced with the potential loss of $2.3 million in state aid for the next school year, the board on July 12, 2011, passed a resolution to rescind the contract.

The board under threat of lost state aid and other sanctions, later reduced Seitz’s salary by $43,000 to comply with the cap. Seitz then sued the Parsippany Board of Education and former Executive County Superintendent Kathleen Serafino for breach of contract. The Board of Education filed a counterclaim to recoup the overpayment of salary to Seitz.

Seitz then retired from Parsippany-Troy Hills in May 2013; and was rehired on December 1, 2015, as an intern Superintendent and received a contract that ran through June 2016. (Click here to view the contract). His base pay is $682 per day, which calculates to an annual salary of $177,580. (Click here to read the related article)

Seitz returned to his former post, which was vacated in September 2015 following another controversy that resulted in the resignation of Superintendent Scott Rixford.

On May 30, 2015, Administrative Law Judge J. Howard Solomon in Newark dismissed with prejudice Seitz’s petition and concluded that the Board of Education was entitled to recoup the salary paid to Seitz over and above the adjusted salary cap of $177,500.

 

38th Annual Giralda Music and Arts Festival

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris Arts invites you to wrap up your June activities with live music and art on the beautiful grounds of the Giralda Farms Corporate Park, (the former Dodge Estate). Along with wonderful musical performances, there will be plenty to see and do including children’s activities, 50/50, food trucks, an art show, and a sale and picnic contest. This will mark Morris Arts’ 38th Giralda Music & Arts Festival – and the return to their normal June time slot.

Under the baton of José Luis Dominguez, the New Jersey Symphony performance will feature a tribute to Sondheim, Sousa’s ode to his time in New Jersey in “The Atlantic City Pageant” and so much more. An inspiring performance by the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Henry Lewis Concerto Competition winner rounds out this concert of favorites the whole family will love.

This year’s pre-show performance is by Chico Alvarez and the Palomonte Afro-Cuban Big Band. This energetic 13-piece band will re-visit the musical culture of the golden era of traditional Cuban music and present it in a modern contemporary setting.

Morris Arts’ Executive Director, Tom Werder, shared: “We are thrilled to be hosting Giralda in its June timeslot again with our usual incredible music, art, food, and family-friendly activities! If we’ve learned anything over these past couple of years, it’s the value of sharing the unique experience of live performance and art together in person. We can’t wait to see everyone and share the excitement of this beautiful outdoor event,” he exclaimed.

Gates open early at 4:00 p.m. for picnics and activities, including an art show/sale featuring 15+ artists, the Montclair Art Museum Art Truck, OMG Bubbles, and the following food trucks: Señor Tacos, Aroy-D the Thai Elephant, and NJ Delicious Vintage Ice Cream.

Covid Statement: Morris Arts will continue to monitor NJ state guidelines, and review and revise these protocols as necessary.

Date: Sunday, June 26, 2022 (rain location: Mennen Arena, Morristown)
Time: Gates open at 4:00 p.m.;
Pre-Show Performance 4:30 p.m.;
Symphony Performance at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Giralda Farms, Dodge Drive, and Madison Ave. (Rt. 124), Madison;
Rain location: Mennen Arena, Morristown
Tickets: In advance: Adults: $20 adults (over 12); Children: $4; under 4, free. (Group sales, 10 or more, $15 adults); At the gate/day of: Adults: $25 adults (over 12); Children: $5; under 4, free.

Click here for tickets. In-person tickets are available at LOKL Café in Morristown.

The NJS program includes:

Francis Scott Key/Damrosch Star-Spangled Banner
Rossini Overture to The Barber of Seville
Florence Price “Juba Dance” from Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
Suppé Poet and Peasant: Overture Mozart Allegro from Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
Sondheim/J. Tunick A Little Night Music: Suite for Orchestra<
J. Strauss Jr. Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214
John Philip Sousa “The Atlantic City Pageant”
Arturo Márquez Danzón No. 2
Robert W. Lowden Armed Forces Salute
John Philip Sousa/McAlister The Stars & Stripes Forever

$50K Lottery Ticket Sold at 7-Eleven

PARSIPPANY — A ticket sold at 7-Eleven, 31 N Beverwyck Road,  won a third-tier prize, generating $50,000 in Saturday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 14, 16, 36, 52, and 60. The Red Power Ball number was 16, and the Power Play was 3X.

There were 23,215 other New Jersey players who took home an estimated $133,902 in prizes ranging from $4.00 to $300.00.

Joseph Wentworth on Dean’s List at Lehigh University

PARSIPPANY — Joseph Wentworth, Mount Tabor, attained Dean’s List in Spring 2022 at Lehigh University. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.

For more than 150 years, Lehigh University (lehigh.edu) has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research.

The institution is among the nation’s most selective, highly ranked private research universities. Lehigh’s five colleges – College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health, and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science – provide opportunities to 7,000+ students to discover and grow in an academically rigorous environment along with a supportive, engaged campus community.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, June 2022. Click here.

US Post Office is Holding a Career Fair

PARSIPPANY — The USPS is hiring in Parsippany. They will be holding a career fair on Wednesday, June 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Parsippany Post Office, 3299 Route 46.

Please attend and find out more details and apply for an exciting job at the Parsippany Post Office. They offer excellent wages and benefits.

Immediate openings are available for city carrier assistants in Parsippany, Morristown, Morris Plains, and Surrounding areas.

Click here to register.

$18.92 per hour, Applications accepted onsite; Prescreening/Fingerprinting on site. Must have a minimum of two years of driving experience and a safe driving record.

2022 Parsippany Hills High School Lip Dub

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Rep. Sherrill Announces Appointments to U.S. Service Academies

MORRIS COUNTY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced that 29 students from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, including Sathvik Medapati, Kelsey Mogan, and Tyler Catapano, from Parsippany – who was appointed.

These students will begin their education and service careers this year at the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Rep. Sherrill hosted an event to recognize the students this week in Denville.

“As a graduate of a service academy, I am truly honored to now have the congressional responsibility to nominate students from my district to these distinguished institutions. Each and every one of these students demonstrates impressive levels of commitment to their academics, extracurricular pursuits, and community, which will serve them well as they enter our nation’s service academies. I am proud of their decision to serve our country and wish them the best of luck going forward,” said Rep. Sherrill.

The 28 NJ-11 students attending U.S. Service Academies:

  • Sathvik Medapati, Parsippany – U.S. Military Academy
  • Tyler Catapano, Parsippany – U.S. Military Academy
  • Kelsey Mogan, Parsippany – U.S. Naval Academy
  • Andrew Ross, Morris Plains – U.S. Naval Academy
  • Molly Webber, Morris Plains – U.S. Military Academy
  • Margaret Crimmins, Madison – U.S. Military Academy
  • Grayson Farrell, Madison – U.S. Military Academy
  • Luke Bradley, Madison –  U.S. Air Force Academy
  • Daniel Daly, Wayne – U.S. Naval Academy
  • Fabian France, Woodland Park – U.S. Naval Academy
  • Krish Malhotra, Livingston – U.S. Naval Academy
  • Giovanni Rivera, Morristown – U.S. Naval Academy
  • Aayush Sharma, Montville – U.S. Naval Academy
  • Robert Trafford, West Caldwell – U.S. Naval Academy
  • Ethan Xiao, Livingston – U.S. Naval Academy
  • Connor Ailara, Sparta – U.S. Military Academy
  • Ciaran Bowler, Morristown – U.S. Military Academy
  • Larissa Donohue, Randolph – U.S. Military Academy
  • Travis Ehrenberg, Randolph – U.S. Military Academy
  • Daniel Golgorosky, Towaco – U.S. Military Academy
  • Charlize Lowrie, Byram – U.S. Military Academy
  • Jack Maraziti, Sparta – U.S. Military Academy
  • Thomas McCormack, Wanaque – U.S. Military Academy
  • Shane Percelay, Rockaway – U.S. Military Academy
  • Leonardo Rostello, Wayne – U.S. Military Academy
  • Thomas Sennett, Chatham – U.S. Military Academy
  • Nicholas Tavarone, Denville – U.S. Military Academy
  • Owen Dickson, West Caldwell – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
  • William Schlegel, Mendham – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Rep. Sherrill graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1994 and went on to serve as a Sea King helicopter pilot and Russian policy officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 10 years.