The pleasant weather New Jerseyans have enjoyed the past two days isn’t going away quite yet. The forecasts for Friday and Saturday are nearly identical. A chance of rain could complicate outdoor plans for Sunday, though. In the meantime, the next two days are expected to be sunny with highs in the mid 80s, according to…
New photo of Pluto Dazzles in False Color
New Horizons scientists use enhanced color images to detect differences in the composition and texture of Pluto’s surface. When close-up images are combined with color data from the Ralph instrument, it paints a new and surprising portrait of the dwarf planet. The “heart of the heart,” Sputnik Planum, is suggestive of a source region of ices. The two bluish-white “lobes” that extend to the southwest and northeast of the “heart” may represent exotic ices being transported away from Sputnik Planum.
Four images from New Horizons’ Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) were combined with color data from the Ralph instrument to create this enhanced color global view. The images, taken when the spacecraft was 280,000 miles (450,000 kilometers) away, show features as small as 1.4 miles (2.2 kilometers).
Union City Mayor voted most effective mayor; Parsippany’s Barberio near bottom of list
PARSIPPANY — Political insiders across New Jersey look to the Observer Media Group owned website PolitickerNJ.com for daily insights on what is happening in politics across the Garden State. PolitickerNJ recently created a list of 13 well known mayors and asked it’s readers who they thought was the most effective mayor of the group.
Mayor Brian P. Stack of Union City overwhelming won the vote with 30% of the vote with Mayor Jon Hornik of Marlboro coming in a distant second.
Parsippany’s own Mayor James Barberio came in tenth place with 2.12% of the vote just edging out Mayor Vauss of Irvington, and Mayor Guardian of Atlantic City.
For the entire results, click here.
Meadowlands waterpark would dwarf the massive one proposed in A.C.
A proposal to redevelop the former Atlantic Club casino includes a plan to build what would be one of the biggest indoor water parks in New Jersey. The project in Atlantic City by an affiliate of the Pennsylvania-based Endeavor Property Group, which received preliminary and final site plan approval this week, calls for building a roughly…
Truck hits utility pole; down wires and closes North Beverwyck Road
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Nicolas Baskinger, 19, Fairfield, was driving a 2006 Ford LCF (Low Cab Forward) Box Truck, and attempted to park in front of 88 North Beverwcyk Road, when he stuck a utility pole, causing the pole to split in half and brought utility wires down, and spread over the truck and North Beverwyck Road. This incident occurred on Wednesday, July 22 at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Police investigation revealed the driver was at fault for driver inattention. The investigation was conducted by Parsippany-Troy Hills Officer Gian Cacioppo.
The truck was owned by American Jersey Improvement.
There were no injuries reported, and at the time of this article no summons were issued.
The road was closed until JCP&L removed the wires from the truck and the street.
Stacey Slaughter Made Ramapo College Dean’s List
PARSIPPANY — Stacey Slaughter, currently a senior at Ramapo College of New Jersey made the Spring 2015 Dean’s List.
Ms. Slaughter is majoring in Social Work with a Minor in Substance Abuse. She is a graduate of Parsippany High School class of 2011.
Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include nursing and social work.
In addition, Ramapo College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels. The College also offers eight graduate programs as well as articulated programs with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New York Chiropractic College, New York University College of Dentistry, SUNY State College of Optometry and New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
Undergraduate students choose to concentrate their studies in one of five schools with more than 539 course offerings and 36 academic programs. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 18:1 and average class size of 23, affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty.
Township Council passes ordinance for Little Vikings Football
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday, July 21 to Little Viking Football, Inc., to continue its use of Jannarone Park, by a 5-0 vote.
The facilities utilized by the Little Vikings include the concession room and the storage room.
The ordinance was a request from Little Viking for a license to continue the use of certain facilities. The term of the license is for ten years with an option to renew for an additional ten years.
Under the terms of the resolution, Little Viking shall annually (no later than January 1) submit a report to the Business Administrator setting forth the use to which the premises was put during each year, the activities of Little Viking undertaken for the public purpose which the license was granted and an affirmation of the continued tax exempt status of Little Vikings.
The term of the agreement will commence on August 1, 2015, at a nominal fee of $1.00 for the license of the premises, which is to be for the sole purpose of providing recreational activities.
Parsippany Redhawks Football Seeking Donations for Tricky Tray
PARSIPPANY — Wondering what to do with those unopened household gifts and toys that just don’t work in your home?
Worried about re-gifting items received to the same person/family that gave it to you?
PAL Football is planning a Tricky Tray on Friday, November 6 and would love to have any of your new, unwanted items that your family is willing to part with. Don’t forget the baskets they came in, they welcome them as well! If you work for a company known to donate items, money, or services please let us know who to contact.
The money collected from the fundraiser will help support the PAL Redhawks Football program. Their goal is to be able to purchase all new uniforms for the team. They also use the donations to fund upgrading our safety training, equipment, and coaches certifications.
PAL Redhawks Football program is beginning a new culture of Parsippany Football and thoroughly joining the youth teams with the High School as a cohesive sports program.
Start looking for those items and then on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 anytime during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. drop them off at PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road.
They promise to put each and every item to good use for a very good cause!
Morris County Prosecutor Announces Extended Scholarship Deadline for Morris County Law Students
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp is advising current and potential law school students from Morris County that the deadline for a series of scholarships has been extended to August 15, through the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey.
The Oscar W. Rittenhouse, Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr., Harris Y. Cotton and the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually by the County Prosecutors Association, which to law students, college and graduate students.
Each scholarship is a one-year grant in the amount of up to $3,500 that is paid directly to recipients. Scholarship recipients from previous years are ineligible.
To be eligible for the Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident who has been accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor. The applicant must demonstrate financial need.
To be eligible for the Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident who has been accepted for admission to a law school or graduate school. The applicant must exhibit an interest in, and commitment to, enhancing the rights and well-being of children through child advocacy programs. The applicant must exhibit financial need.
To be eligible for the Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident who has been accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor with an emphasis in domestic violence or hate crime prosecutions. The applicant must demonstrate financial need.
To be eligible for the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident and sworn law enforcement officer who is seeking educational advancement on a college or graduate level to improve his or her effectiveness as a law enforcement officer. The applicant must demonstrate financial need.
The extended deadline for submitting applications is August 15. Applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision in October, 2015. Applications can be downloaded by clicking here.
Morris County Freeholders and Sheriff Reach Agreement on County Jail Operation
The Morris County Freeholders have reached an agreement with Morris County Sheriff Edward V. Rochford that would allow him to have a key supervisory role in management of the county jail after the county administration assumes control of the county corrections facility on Sept. 1.
Under terms of the discussions, the sheriff and freeholders would work together on a smooth transition of jail oversight to the freeholders.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the sheriff and freeholders was formally approved unanimously by the freeholders last night after a meeting with Sheriff Edward Rochford and some of his top staff.
To view the Memorandum, visit: http://morriscountynj.gov/pdfs/150722res-final.pdf
The Memorandum of Understanding will guide the two parties until a formal contract is signed next week.
The freeholders on Wednesday night also agreed to Sheriff Richford’s request to consider potential measures that could be employed to help retain newly hired corrections officers, to help reduce staff turnover that he says makes it difficult to efficiently operate the jail.
Under terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, the sheriff will supervise and guide the warden, advising him on policy, procedure and personnel matters in the day-to-day operations at the county jail. The freeholders will control finance, labor negotiations and personnel matters.
The freeholder board announced the agreement at their meeting on Wednesday night in Netcong, where they met with Sheriff Rochford. A statement read by Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo and Freeholder Doug Cabana, can be viewed athttp://morriscountynj.gov/pdfs/FreeholdersAnnounceAgreement–7-23-15.pdf
“We are pleased that Sheriff Rochford has agreed to work with the freeholders and will continue to be involved in running the jail, which has long had a positive record of accomplishment and professionalism,’’ said DeFillippo.
“It’s in the best interest of county residents that we have been able to work out an agreement with Sheriff Rochford and to have a smooth management transition at the jail,’’ said Freeholder Cabana
“While the Freeholders and I have had differences on this matter, and I still have reservations about the agreement I will work collaboratively with the Freeholders not only for the benefit of the dedicated correction officers and staff, but also for the benefit of the residents of Morris County,” said Sheriff Rochford.
The freeholders voted on June 24 to take control of the jail – Freeholder John Cesaro abstained, suggesting a need for more review on the issue.
To view the freeholder’s June 24th resolution, please visit:http://morriscountynj.gov/pdfs/resolution%20jail%20takeover.pdf
NASA finds ‘Earth’s bigger, older cousin’
Astronomers hunting for another Earth have found what may be the closest match yet, a potentially rocky planet circling its star at the same distance as the Earth orbits the Sun, NASA said Thursday. Not only is this planet squarely in the Goldilocks zone and where life could exist because it is neither too hot nor…
Morris County working on plans for Greystone property, as demolition continues
PARSIPPANY — With demolition work continuing on the main Kirkbride Building at the old Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Parsippany, Morris County officials are negotiating to gain permanent access to the state property that they expect to own eventually. It won’t be the first time the county has taken over the Greystone property which sits in…
Mendham Twp. police chief says he was sexually harassed
MENDHAM TOWNSHIP — Officials are flatly denying an allegation by their police chief that he was sexually harassed on the job and subjected to a campaign of mistreatment. The allegations were first reported in the Daily Record Thursday, after Police Chief Steven Crawford filed a notice of intent to sue to the township. Crawford has not…
PTE Senior Little League Softball on a Mission
PARSIPPANY — Par-Troy East Little League Senior Softball Team (13-16 year olds) has won the New Jersey State Championship and is raising funds to help defer the costs of travel, lodging and associated expenses to the Eastern Regional Tournament in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The tournament will be held on Saturday, July 25 through July 30, and hopefully beyond to the World Series in Sussex, Delaware (August 2-8).
These girls have been working hard all year to make it to this coveted spot, and we hope you will consider making a donation to help support them. No donation is too small, every little bit helps.
Last year they made it to the final game of the State tournament only to suffer a devastating loss and decided they would give it a go for one more year and have come back a stronger, smarter and more dedicated team.
Their motto…We are not just a team, we are a family!! Thank you for supporting this talented group of girls on their road to the World Series!
Please note: You are not donating to the Par-Troy Little League East organization. Your donation is not tax-deductible. All funds will be managed by the treasurer of the team, Ann Berdetta, to offset any expenses NOT covered by the Little League.
The team members are #10 Luisa, #00 Meg, #75 Elizabeth, #13 Alivia, #11 Caitlin, #15 Claudia, #4 Nicole, #26 Alyssa, #1 Julia, #9 Savannah, #7 Lauren, #12 Carly, #2 Anaijh and the manager Rich and coaches Vince and Dermot.
To make a donation to the team, click here.
Parsippany Residents Named To Dean’s List at University of the Sciences
PARSIPPANY — The following Parsippany-Troy Hills residents have been named to the spring 2015 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the spring of 2015.
Sakhi Patel, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a biology student.
Ruchi Trambadia, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is currently a biology student.
Maria Jacob of Parsippany is a biomedical sciences student.
Raj Patel, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a biomedical sciences student.
Shivani Ramolia, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a biomedical sciences student.
Anisha Shah, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a doctor of pharmacy student.
Jay Patel, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is currently is a biology student.
Jinal Patel, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a doctor of physical therapy student.
Amanda Ferrise, a graduate of Parsippany High School, is a doctor of occupational therapy student.
Daniel Fichter, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a doctor of occupational therapy student.
Sapan Patel of Parsippany is a doctor of pharmacy student.
Dwipi Patel, a graduate of Parsippany High School, is a doctor of pharmacy student.
Alisha Shah, a graduate of Parsippany High School, is a doctor of physical therapy student.
Shriya Shah, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is a doctor of physical therapy student.
University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to our distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go at usciences.edu.
34th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic Fundraiser Was a Huge Success
PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills (WCPTH) held its 34th Annual Tee off for Education Golf Classic at the Knoll West Country Club on July 14.
The Golf Classic is the primary fundraiser for the club’s educational programs and scholarships. Last year the club awarded nine scholarships to graduating Parsippany area High School seniors and awarded a scholarship in the continuing education program for a woman from the Jersey Battered Women’s Services. The club also participated in several elementary and middle school educational programs.
Seventy-eight golfers, including Parsippany Councilman Michael dePierro enjoyed the day. Two golfers, Dean Gannett and Rich Gannon, won the putting green contest, each having a hole in one in the contest. Club President, Marilyn Marion thought this was a first for the Golf Classic. There were also 40 non-golfers, many from St. Ann’s Church and area Women’s Clubs, who supported the fundraiser.
While the golfers were out on the course, there were several bridge, dominos and pokingo games being played. After the golf and games were finished, everyone was able to consider bidding on the vast Tricky Tray selection which included Yankee tickets, baskets of cheer, theater tickets, Vera Bradley hand bags, signed Jets football, gift cards to local restaurants and much more.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio was able to join everyone for the buffet lunch.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills wishes to thank all of the area businesses who donated money, prizes and more. Their continued support of this annual event helps to make it a success. Next year the 35th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, July 12.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. The next General Meeting which is open to area women will be on Monday, September 28. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or visit the club on the web, by clicking here.
Filing deadline for Board of Education Candidates is July 27
PARSIPPANY — The president of the New Jersey School Boards Association is urging citizens with a sincere interest in the education of Parsippany’s children to consider serving on the school board. The filing deadline for candidacy is 4 p.m., Monday, July 27.
Interested citizens can find information about the responsibilities of school board membership, qualifications for office, nominating petitions, and candidacy timelines on the NJSBA website at www.njsba.org/candidacy.
“Local school boards have a direct impact on the education received by New Jersey’s schoolchildren,” said Donald Webster, Jr., NJSBA president. “The board of education sets the goals and policies that represent the community’s aspirations for its public schools. The board selects the district’s superintendent and acts on his or her personnel recommendations. It negotiates collective bargaining agreements with teachers and other employees. And it makes critical decisions affecting curriculum, budgeting and facilities.
“Local school board membership is an unpaid and challenging public service, but it is also a rewarding public service that has a direct impact on the lives of our children and the quality of life in our communities,” he continued.
For their names to be placed on the November 3, 2015 election ballot, citizens seeking school board office must file a nominating petition at the Office of the County Clerk by the 4 p.m., July 27 deadline. A nominating petition must be signed by at least 10 registered voters within the school district.
Three seats are up for grabs this year. Fran Orthwein, Judy Mayer, and Michael Pietrowicz’ terms expire at the end of the year.
Yee-haw! Roy Rogers fans camp out before opening
FRANKLIN – Does absence make the heart grow fonder? For the hundreds that came to the opening of a new Roy Rogers in northern New Jersey, an area of the state where the fast food chain hasn’t had a presence in years, the answer is yes. People began coming at midnight, when a handful camped outside…