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Parsippany congratulates Cerbo Lumber on 70th Anniversary Celebration

Parsippany congratulates Cerbo Lumber on 70th Anniversary Celebration

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board Vice Chairman Frank Cahill, Cathy Cerbo, Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board Chairman Robert Peluso, Adam Gragnani, and Councilman Michael dePierro congratulates Cerbo Lumber on their 70th Anniversary.

Frank Cahill and Robert Peluso presented Cathy with a plaque congratulating their…

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Intervale School PTA President charged with embezzling funds

Intervale School PTA President charged with embezzling funds

PARSIPPANY — After a brief investigation by the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division, Dawn Filippone, 45, Parsippany, was arrested on Thursday, December 6 and charged with One count of Third Degree Misapplication of Entrusted Property, according to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller.

Sources state she was the PTA President and Treasurer of Intervale School.

The…

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Elks Hoop Shoot was held at Central Middle School

Elks Hoop Shoot was held at Central Middle School

PARSIPPANY — Central Middle School was the host for the Elks Hoop Shoot on Saturday, November 17.  There were a total of 36 participants.

The Elks Hoop Shoot is a free Throw Program for Youth Ages 8-13.

The winners for each age group: Girls age 8/9: First Place: Angie Blair 15/25; Second Place: Riya Despande Boys age 8/9: First Place: Siddhant Bansahli 15/25, 5/5  (won on tie breaker); Second…

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PHS to hold 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

PHS to hold 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School will be inducting their 2019 Hall of Fame Class on Tuesday, February 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the Media Center with a brief ceremony at the start of the Boys Basketball game at 7:00 p.m. PHS would like to invite community members, alumni, parents and students to celebrate with us at this year’s induction ceremony. If you know any of the inductees or classmates of…

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Earn Some Extra Credit – Enroll for Online Winterim Courses at CCM

Earn Some Extra Credit – Enroll for Online Winterim Courses at CCM

RANDOLPH — Registration is still taking place for the Winterim semesters at County College of Morris (CCM).

Winterim classes, which are offered online in a condensed format, are a convenient way to earn some extra credit and stay on course to graduate. Two Winterim sessions are offered at CCM, a four-week session that begins Friday, December 21, and a two-week session that begins January 7.

The…

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Choreographed holiday show on Delanco Drive

Choreographed holiday show on Delanco Drive

PARSIPPANY — It may be hard to believe, but Christmas is right around the corner, which means holiday shows, visiting Santa, snowy sleigh rides, and, of course, checking out the amazing light displays throughout Parsippany.

Parsippany really shines during the holidays, with many different ways to see some holiday sparkle, especially at this home on Delanco Drive (between Beachwood Road and Haddon…

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Support Team Parsippany PBA 131 Fundraiser

Support Team Parsippany PBA 131 Fundraiser

Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor

PARSIPPANY — During the month of November, the members of Parsippany PBA Local #131 participated in “No Shave November.”

One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, including more than 164,000 throughout the U.S. this year alone.

Each officer who wishes to grow a beard during November will be donating to “Zero-The End of Prostate…

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Parsippany Town Hall Agenda Council Meeting (12/04/2018) PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Town Hall Agenda Council Meeting (12/04/2018). Part 2

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Senator Pennacchio’s Holiday Toy Drive Collecting Gifts for Children 

Senator Joe Pennacchio

MORRIS COUNTY — State Senator Joe Pennacchio, once again, this year will be collecting toys for families and children in need. In the past, working in concert with many of the schools in his district, the Senator has collected thousands of toys.

Senator Joe Pennacchio is hosting a holiday toy drive for children and families in need. Donations of unwrapped gifts will be…

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Hanukkah ceremony at Parsippany Town Hall

Hanukkah ceremony at Parsippany Town Hall

PARSIPPANY — Members of Temple Adath Shalom, Temple Beth Am, Temple Shaya Ahavat Torah, Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, Parsippany residents joined for a Hanukkah ceremony at Town Hall on Sunday, December 2.

Rabbi Andrew Sklarz, Temple Beth Am

Mayor Michael Soriano lite the shamash (9th candle) on the Chanukah menorah.

Mayor Soriano lighting the…

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Sophie is a six-month old Border Collie-Spaniel mix looking for a warm home

Sophie is a six-month old Border Collie-Spaniel mix looking for a warm home

PARSIPPANY — Sophie is a six-month old Border Collie-Spaniel mix, currently weighing 30 pounds. She will be a medium sized dog when fully grown.

She is a complete love bug! She will cover your face in kisses and gently hug you! Sophie has never met a person she hasn’t liked. She is extremely friendly and has a tail that never stops wagging!

Sophie enjoys going on walks and running around the…

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St. Gregory’s Church all set for “Cookies & Creches 2018” Annual exhibit of Nativity Scenes and Cookie Sale

St. Gregory’s Church all set for “Cookies & Creches 2018” Annual exhibit of Nativity Scenes and Cookie Sale

PARSIPPANY — For one day only, Cookies & Crèches, the exhibit of nativities and crèches from around the world will once again take place at the historic Smith-Baldwin House next to St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Parsippany, on Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The collection has been featured on NJN television and in numerous publications.

In what has become an annual tradition…

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Two Charged with Drug Possession and Distribution

Two Charged with Drug Possession and Distribution

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson Jr., and Rockaway Borough Police Chief Conrad Pepperman announce the arrest of two individuals for drug-related charges in connection with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances in Rockaway Borough.

Natalia E. Zyga, 30, with a last known address in Rockaway Township, and Ryan J.…

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Stigma Free Morris County: Wellness Thru Creativity Event set for December 12

Stigma Free Morris County: Wellness Thru Creativity Event set for December 12

PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday December 12, a special community event to foster mental health recovery, “Wellness Through Creative Expression,” will be held at the Morris Wellness Center in Parsippany.

The free event, sponsored by the Collaborative Support Programs of N.J. and Life Center Stage, will feature music, arts, poetry and drumming, as part of an effort to explore the role that creative…

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Rutgers group wants to honor alumni who have served

Rutgers group wants to honor alumni who have served

PARSIPPANY — In December 2015, Jim Simos, a Parsippany Hills High School in 1972, combined the holiday spirit with his devotion to Rutgers as he led fellow alumni affiliated with the Rutgers Club of Washington, D.C., to Arlington National Cemetery to place American and Rutgers flags on the graves of alumni veterans.

Remember the Fallen. . . Honor those who Serve. . . Teach our children the value…

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Acrow Bridge Appoints Russ Parisi as Vice President / General Manager

Acrow Bridge Appoints Russ Parisi as Vice President / General Manager

PARSIPPANY — Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced the recent appointment of Russ Parisi as Vice President/General Manager U.S. and Canada.

In this newly-created position, Parisi will report to Acrow President Mark Joosten and will be based in the company’s Parsippany headquarters, located at 181 New Road.

“Russ brings solid experience in the…

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Rotary Offers Scholarship for International Graduate Study

Rotary Offers Scholarship for International Graduate Study

MORRIS COUNTY — The Rotary Clubs in our area are offering an international scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing further study abroad.  Applicants must live in Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union or Warren Counties, and must be interested in planning a career in one of the following subject areas:

Peace and conflict resolution

Disease prevention…