The weather the next four days isn’t going to change much. It will be sunny during the day with highs mainly in the 70s. The evenings will be dry with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s, the National Weather Forecast says. Today’s highs are expected to be 73 in Woodbridge, 76 in Hackettstown, 66…
Troop 72 is serving breakfast on Mother’s Day; Come out and support “Our” Boy Scouts
PARSIPPANY — In the past 30 days Troop 72 has done 376 man-hours of service project work, for the community of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation, and Liberty State Park.
Troop 72 is always looking to help our community, and we would like to ask the community to come out to help us.
On Mother’s Day, Troop 72 will be having its annual Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser. Scouts and Leaders will be serving breakfast between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at the Applebee’s on Route 46.
Proceeds from the fundraiser help to sponsor scouts to attend National Youth Leadership Training, provide new equipment for the growing troop, and keep scouting affordable by helping pay for financially challenged families summer camp experience.
Please join Troop 72 on Mother’s Day for breakfast, it’s a great day, and a great cause.
Here are the details of some of their Service Projects they completed in the past month:
Beaver Day – Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation. 16 Scouts and Adults spent 6 hours helping with the demolition of a large cabin. This cabin is being rebuilt and modernized, it will feature bunks for 38 people, propane heat and air conditioning. Camp Somers at MASR is our annual home for Summer Camp.
United Methodist Church Roast Beef Dinner. 12 Scouts and Adults spent 3½ hours serving drinks and cleaning tables. Troop 72 is happy to help with this annual tradition.
Pack 142 April Pack Meeting. 10 Scouts and Adults taught basic scout required knots to the members of Pack 142. After knots they were asked to stay and help with tents, and helped with performance in a campfire program. Initially scheduled for only ½ hour the troop spent 2 ½ hours helping the pack.
Scouts from Troop 72 and other local units participated in a cleanup day at Liberty State Park. In October Troop 72 will join an estimated 5000 scouts at Liberty State Park for the Liberty Jamboree.
Troop 72 has been serving youth ages 11-18 of the Parsippany area since 1954, to join or for meeting information email by clicking here.
To buy tickets, email us at: flapjack@boyscoutsofparsippany.org
James Stefel, 66, Past Chief of Parsippany Rescue & Recovery passed away
PARSIPPANY — James J. Stefel, 66, passed away on Sunday, May 3, at Morton Plant Mease Hospital in Clearwater, Florida.
Jimmy was born in Newark and grew up in Irvington. He lived in West Orange before moving to Parsippany in 1990.
Jimmy worked for the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills as a Senior Maintenance Repairman. After working for the town Jimmy was a past chief and life member of Parsippany Rescue & Recovery.
He was predeceased by his son, Charles Pizzi and his daughter, Deborah Decker.
Survivors include his wife, Ruthann (nee-Frandsen); his son, J.R. Stefel; his sister, April M. Stefel; his daughter-in-law, Lisa Pizzi; his son-in-law, Dwain Decker; his six grandchildren: Jennifer, Nicole, and Christopher Decker; Anthony, Tiffany, and Juliana Pizzi; and his two great-grandchildren: Gabby and Brody Semple.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Par-Troy Funeral Home. Interment: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.
Visiting hours are on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to United Methodist Church, 903 South Beverwyck Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 or Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, Post Office Box 45, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034.
Parsippany High Redhawks take home the Mayor’s Trophy
PARSIPPANY − The Parsippany High School Redhawks Baseball Team defeated Parsippany Hills Vikings on Friday, May 1 in the Mayors Trophy Game with a score of 2-1.
The winners each year:
2006 – PHHS 6 – PHS 0
2007 – PHHS 11 – PHS 1
2008 – PHHS 4 – PHS 1
2009 – PHHS 9 – PHS 6
2010 – PHHS 11 – PHS 0
2012 – PHHS 6 – PHS 2
2013 – PHS 8 – PHHS 4
2014 – PHHS 2 – PHS 1
2015 – PHS 2 – PHHS 1
The Parsippany Redhawks record so far is 8-9 and the Vikings are 0 – 19.
Parsippany Lacrosse Club has over 185 players; Celebrating Annual Lacrosse Day this Saturday
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Girls Lacrosse team played their first home game of the season,on Tuesday, April 21. The U13 team, consisting of Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Graders, played against Pequannock. The final score was 9-8 with Pequannock winning.
The Parsippany Lacrosse program is going into it’s Third Season with 185 boys and girls, on top of that they have over 30 volunteer coaches and are always looking to train more. The teams range from K-8th Grade.
Currently the team is preparing for the girls and boys to play at the high school level in Spring 2016.
Parsippany Lacrosse Club received a First Stick Grant from US Lacrosse.
Parsippany Lacrosse Club will be hosting “The 1st Annual Parsippany Lacrosse Day” on Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Jannarone Field.
There will be food, fun, music and lacrosse. The community can learn more about the game, equipment, how it is played and if interested, can learn how to join for next season.
For more information visit Parsippany Lacrosse Club by clicking here and on Facebook.
In May and June, both boys and girls teams participate in lacrosse tournaments and festivals.
The coaches are:
| Robert Brucken | Head Coach |
| Karen Glaser | Assistant Coach |
| Cat Lanigan | Assistant Coach |
| Barbara Anastasi | Assistant Coach |
| Tom Walek | Assistant Coach |
| Kayla Sebastian | Assistant Coach |
Players are:
| First | Last |
| Danielle | Anzalone |
| Madison | Ballesteros |
| Isabella | Barroso |
| Rachael | Beehler |
| Erin | Benson |
| Dominique | Bevacqua |
| Jasmine | Bhavsar |
| Cassie | Borino |
| Haley | Breslaur |
| Stefanie | Conti |
| Caitlin | Crooker |
| Riley | Durborow |
| Christina | Fitzimmons |
| Lauren | Geiger |
| Bethany | Glaser |
| Hannah | Glaser |
| Courtney | Hospes |
| Jessica | Huang |
| Abigail | Jandora |
| Sarah | Katz |
| Briana | Laux |
| Alexa | Lomanoco |
| Sam | Lowe |
| Dakota | Lynch |
| Kelsey | Mogan |
| Emilia | Monrad |
| Caila | Przyhocki |
| Ashley | Radler |
| Allison | Rice |
| Kayla | Scott |
| Isha | Shah |
| Preya | Singh |
| Vatsala | Swamy |
| Kaitlen | Telepko |
| Rosie | Walek |
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter participates in National Adoption Weekend
EAST HANOVER — Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter will be working in cooperation with Petsmart Charities for Petsmart’s National Adoption during the weekend of May 15 to May 17. Please visit the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter will be having a large adoption event in their parking lot and hope to place at least 50 dogs and cats into good homes over the course of three days.
It’s a lofty goal but we know with your support we can achieve it!
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter is located at 194 Route 10 West, East Hanover (behind Petsmart)
If you’re thinking about adding a pet to your family, come on by! Even if you’re not looking for a new pet you can still help – simply share this post with your friends to spread the word.
For more information: please call Suzanne at 973-386-0068 or email suzanne@njshelter.org
Man Charged With Aggravated Arson In Lake Parsippany House Fire
PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps announce the arrest of Andry Mroz, 27, Northfield Road, on charges related to an arson that occurred during an early morning fire at 365 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Parsippany.
During the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 6, police and fire officials were dispatched to 365 Lakeshore Drive on a report of a house fire. Upon arrival, it became apparent that a couch located outside of the residence had been set on fire, which caused damage to the home. First responders were able to successfully extinguish the fire. One of the residents of the home sustained minor injuries during attempts to extinguish the fire. None of the other occupants of the home sustained injuries.
Andry Mroz was arrested on scene and taken into custody. Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Court Judge Anthony J. Frese, J.M.C. subsequently authorized charges against Mroz for two (2) counts of Aggravated Arson, crimes of the second degree, as well as one count of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, a crime of the third degree, and one count of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a crime of the fourth degree. Bail was set at $75,000 cash, bond or property, with various conditions.
Prosecutor Knapp thanked numerous agencies which responded to this incident, including the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, the Arson-Environmental Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department at (973) 263-4300, the Arson-Environmental Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200, or Morris County Crimestoppers at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PHHS Boys Basketball Beefsteak Dinner
PARSIPPANY – The Parsippany Hills High School Basketball Booster Club will be sponsoring a Beefsteak Dinner on Thursday, May 21. The event will be held at Parsippany Elk’s Lodge, 230 Parsippany Road.
The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is promptly served starting at 6:30 p.m. The All-You-Can-Eat Beefsteak includes bread, salad, potato wedges, water and soda. Cookes and brownies are available to purchase.
Checks are to be made payable to PHHS Boys Basketball Booster Club and sent to 27 Whitewood Drive, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950.
For more information contact Jane by emailing here.
St. Andrew’s donates cat food to the Parsippany Shelter
PARSIPPANY – As part of St. Andrew’s 50th Anniversary, they have initiated “50 ways to share our blessings”. Each month the church sponsors a drive to collect 50 or more items to donate to a local cause. In April, over 200 cans and multiple bags of cat and kitten food were donated to the Parsippany Animal Control and Shelter just in time for the spring kitten boom.
In continuation of the program, on May 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s will be hosting a blood drive in Friendship Hall located at 335 Reynolds Avenue.
As part of the anniversary celebration they look to meet or exceed their goal of 50 pints donated. All who donates will have the opportunity to receive 1 of 4 VISA gift cards.”
Free Comic Book Day was held at Funnybooks
PARSIPPANY — Free Comic Book Day was back at Funnybooks, this past Saturday, May 2. The annual comic book celebration, now in its 15th year at Comic Book Shops across the world, and once again, Funnybooks Comics & Stuff in Lake Hiawatha was the local hot spot for this year’s free comics.
Both Marvel and DC are in the process of “re-launching” their superhero universes this summer, and Free Comic Book Day gave both publishers a chance to give fans a look at what they’re up to. Marvel Comics offered the free Secret Wars #0, which threatens the destruction of the Marvel Universe, while rival DC Comics gave readers a glimpse of the new Batman costume with their Free Divergence title.
This year’s Pop Culture choices included comics featuring “Doctor Who” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Transformers,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Attack On Titan,” and even “Fight Club,” while the all-ages choices include: “Spongebob,” “The Simpsons,” “Sonic The Hedgehog,” “Avatar The Last Airbender,” “Teen Titans Go” and “Pokemon.”
Funnybooks Comics & Stuff, which will celebrate 23 years in June, is located at 98 North Beverwyck Road in Lake Hiawatha.
Find Funnybooks on Facebook, or click here.
PACC holds “Business before Business” networking event at Valley National Bank
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce members gathered at Valley National Bank, 800 Route 46 on Tuesday, May 5 for another successful “Business before Business” Networking Event.
The Business Before Business Breakfast Meetings are the perfect way to start your day! Join Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce for some early morning networking and learn ways to address the day-to-day challenges that businesses face. You’re sure to pick up a valuable tip or two that you can take back with you to the office to improve your bottom line.
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed this FREE networking event, courtesy of Valley National Bank. Members had the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses and an opportunity to talk to other small business owners.
To learn more about Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, click here, or call Executive Board Member Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400.
PACC members participate in Staples Small Business Showcase
PARSIPPANY — Members of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce has a new way to promote their business.
Members can set up a display table on select days at the Staples, 760 Route 46, Parsippany.
On Monday, May 4, Atlantis Sports Club, American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Wolf Bookkeeping and Tax Service were among the first companies and non-profit organizations to participate in this new and exciting business showcase.
Pictured about is Cris Morun, Atlantis Spots Club, Betty Boyer, Relay for Life, Carol Dadain, Relay for Life, Cristina Leon, Staples Copy and Print Center, Tracy Politz, Staples Copy and Print Regional Manager, Robert Weaver, Staples Manager, Sandy Lopez, Copy and Print Sales Manager, Maxine Wolf, Wolf Bookkeeping and Tax Service and Herb Wolf, Wolf Bookkeeping and Tax Service.
Our next merchants to have a display at Staples will be PageLink – A mobile enabled website designer on Wednesday, May 6, from 11:00 am. to 3:00 p.m.
On Saturday May 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany and Parsippany Focus will be able to participate in Staples Small Business Showcase.
If you are a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and would like to participate in this exciting program, please contact, Frank Cahill, Executive Board Member, at (973) 402-6400.
To become a member of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, click here.
Budget Hearings continue tonight; OPRA request for Proposed Budget denied
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., wants to remind residents that a special meeting for the 2015 Budget Hearings continues this evening, Tuesday, May 5. In addition to tonight, there is a meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 14 starting at 6:00 p.m.
The special meetings will be held at Parsippany Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American 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 prior to the meeting. Please call (973) 263-4357 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.
The Township Council of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct Special Meetings for review and discussion of the Mayor’s 2015 Budget Recommendations on the following dates:
- Tuesday, May 5 starting at 6:00 p.m.
| 6:00 p.m. | Public Works, includes Streets and Roads/Condo, Sanitation and Recycling/Tipping Fees | Greg Schneider |
| Engineering / Engineering Cap. | Greg Schneider, Justin Lizza | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Police, includes Animal Control | Chief Paul Philipps |
| Emergency Management | Chief Paul Philipps | |
| 9:00 p.m. | Municipal Court | Al Leal (no attendance required) |
- Thursday, May 14 starting at 6:00 p.m.
| 6:00 p.m. | Library | Jayne Beline and Joseph Weisberg |
| 6:30 p.m. | Water Utility | Paula Cozzarelli and Kevin Ryan |
| 7:00 p.m. | Knoll Utility | Paula Cozzarelli and Glenn Foesel |
| 8:00 p.m. | Finance / Assessing / Collector includes Contingent, Statutory and Deferred |
Ann Cucci |
| Legal / Insurance | ||
| Salary and Wage Discussion |
Note: All times are approximate, with the exception of the start time.
To view the budget hearings from April 23, click here.
In a related matter, Parsippany Focus filed and was denied an OPRA request for the Mayors Proposed Budget Worksheets 2015, which historically has been given out prior to the start of the Budget hearings, and has been posted on www.parsippany.net under “Transparency” section. Click here to review previous years.
It causes concern as to what the Barberio Administration must be hiding. In previous years, Parsippany Focus, posted the proposed Budget Worksheets to keep the public informed and so the public had an opportunity to review the Budget prior to the hearings. Actually, budget worksheets are available on the township website for years 2008-2014.
Township Clerk Yancy stated “We are in receipt of your OPRA request for “the Mayors Proposed Budget Worksheets 2015.” The document you are seeking is an exemption under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1: “Inter-agency or intra-agency advisory, consultative or deliberative material” so your request is denied.
For additional information please contact Yancy Wazirmas, RMC Township Clerk at (973) 263-4350.
