Monday, May 6, 2013
Lots happening in the township.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board meets Monday to consider building development applications that may run afoul of the municipal master plan. The gathering takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The second Tuesday of the month usually means a Town Council agenda meeting, and this May is no exception. The governing body meets at 7:30 p.m. at Parsippany High School. No advance agenda was provided for the meeting by press time. Caring for a loved one dealing with illness is a very difficult pursuit. That becomes doubly true when that loved one is struggling with dementia. Journalist Alex Witchell shares the story of her experiences with her parent in the book All Gone: A Memoir of My Mother's Dementia. Witchell will appear for what …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
A busy week lies ahead for Parsippany.
Patch continues its weight-loss campaign and wants you to consider the benefits of getting fit too. As part of our continuing efforts to spread the word regarding ways to get fit in the township, we turn again to Zumba: Atlantis Sports Club & Spa in the Parsippany Sheraton, 199 Smith Road, continues featuring Zumba with Diane every Monday at 7:30 p.m. The introductory class offer is over, but Diane is offering a $10 drop-in rate for those who aren't regular class members. Meaning: You can try this entertaining, exhausting, exhilarating and (in our experience—and we're down 38 pounds since Jan. 3) effective workout for just a ten-spot! For more info, call 973-560-5410. It's registration time for parents interested in sending their child to …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Lots happening in the township this week
The township focuses today on Alcohol Awareness Month with a special event. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of New Jersey presents a speaker program Monday night allowing an open dialogue between parents, young people and community leaders on alcohol and addiction. Mayor James Barberio will present a proclamation designating April as Alcohol Awareness Month in Parsippany. Also speaking will be Sam Archambault, a recent alum of Parsippany High School who has a compelling story about his victory over addiction. The free public event takes place at 6 p.m. at the Parsippany Police Athletic League, 33 Baldwin Road. Preschool registration opens Monday for public schools in Parsippany. Registration takes place at three …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Get ready for another busy week in the township.
Fitness is all the rage these days, and as we are learning via our Patch Takes It Off challenge, Parsippany is teeming with ways to get and stay fit. This week, we'll share our experience at Parsippany's new Title Boxing Club (and we'll try out the new Crossfit Lake Parsippany too!). And Monday at 8 p.m., you can try another form of exercise: belly dancing. Parsippany High School, at 309 Baldwin Road, offers an advanced beginner/intermediate course in Middle Eastern Belly Dancing. The cost of the course is $50 and you must be 16 or over to participate. The class kicked off in February, so contact the teacher regarding registration at 973-263-7180, ext. 4342. The Parsippany Township Council meets for its monthly business meeting at a …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Lots happening in the township this week
On Monday and Tuesday this week, Parsippany and North Caldwell will say goodbye to U.S. Army Sgt. Derek McConnell, who died March 18 of still unknown causes. A viewing takes place from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 92 Parsippany Road. A funeral mass will be held in North Caldwell at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 359 Central Ave. The Parsippany Township Council meets for its second special budget session at 6 p.m. Monday. The public is invited for the Town Hall gathering, in which council members go through various line items of Mayor James Barberio's proposed 2013 municipal spending plan. The third and final session is scheduled for Saturday at 9 a.m. The Zoning Board of Adjustments is scheduled …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Lots happening in the township this week
Passover begins at sundown Monday to commemorate the events that led to the biblical exodus of Jewish slaves from Egyptian bondage. But the observance begins early at Temple Adath Shalom. At 6:45 a.m. Monday, the congregation holds a special Siyum Service followed by a festive meal and a telling of the Exodus story of special interest to all first-born children. Passover events will take place at the shul all week long through the 31st. Tax day, April 15, is getting ever closer. If you live in Parsippany and are a senior citizen or someone who is disabled or with a low income, free tax assistance is available, but time is running out. The service offered Tuesdays ends April 9, so this week's session will be the one before last. Don't miss…
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The event comes from a county's Natural High Initiative, an effort to keep kids away from illegal drugs and encourage healthy choices.
The Morris County Partners in Substance Abuse Prevention program continues the Natural High Initiative it began six years ago with an evening of free family ice skating at the Mennen Arena, 161 East Hanover Ave. in Morris Township, on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Morris County Municipal Alliance Coordinator Steve Nebesni said the event is intended to show children and teens that they can achieve highs naturally—without the aid of drugs or alcohol—by engaging in fun, uplifting activities like the skating event. Other ideas the Natural High philosophy suggests for uplifting activities include a family movie or a game night at home complete with popcorn and soft drinks. Resource tables will be available at Thursday's skating party, and the evening’…
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Biggest stories from the week that was
He said-he said poitical battle heats up as mayor's rival calls for an official investigation into alleged job offers. Council president: 'The allegations of bribery are not true.' Police probe into drug distribution led to Tuesday arrest near Knoll Gardens Apartments. School board looks for ways to reduce the 2013-14 spending plan; will hold special public budget meeting on March 19. Some friends and loved ones of Andrew Quinn took to the Internet to pay tribute.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
What to expect in the week ahead
Last week, the Parsippany Zoning Board of Adjustment began consideration of a long-underway effort to build affordable housing for veterans at Zandy's Acres on Old Dover Road. Monday, we'll learn more about the project and later in the week hear from the power behind the project, 83-year-old Seymour Zandell. He says he's taken on what could be a herculean task for one reason: "I'm a veteran." Tuesday brings March's Township Council agenda meeting, in which the panel of five will firm up the work for its March 19 business meeting. The session is open to the public and begins at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Band students from Littleton Elementary, Brooklawn Middle School, and Parsippany Hills High School will be performing an inter-scholastic …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
What to expect in Parsippany in the next seven days
Monday is the start of registration for kindergarten in Parsippany schools for 2013-14. Parents may enroll their 5-year-olds at their home school Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Registration packets may be found on the school district website, or picked up in the Main Office of your neighborhood school. Completed registration papers should be brought with you at the time of registration. For more info, call Joni Benos in the superintendent’s office at 973-263-7200 ext. 7250. The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education meets for another special Tuesday meeting to discuss the proposed budget for the next school year. Mum on the subject so far, administrators finally may give some perspective into the effects the …
VietNam Vet
4:52 am on Monday, April 15, 2013
So where is the mention of the sewer fees? Are they going to lower them to where they should be, so we aren't overcharged for them every quarter? I won't hold my breath waiting for that to happen. more ›