PARSIPPANY – The Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference’s All-Independence Division Team for 2023 includes the following wrestlers from Parsippany High School:
First Team:
Honorable Mention:
PARSIPPANY – Cerbo Lumber & Hardware is a vibrant, family-owned gem in the world of independent building materials suppliers. The company’s incredible journey began in 1948 when Salvatore Cerbo, an Italian immigrant, World War I veteran, and skilled carpenter, founded the business. His vision and hard work paved the way for his sons, Rocco and Nick, to take over after World War II. Today, Cerbo Lumber proudly stands as a third-generation family-owned establishment.
Frank Cahill, Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development stated, “Seventy-five years of excellence, dedication, and service to our community – what an incredible achievement! As we gather to celebrate this momentous occasion, we can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude. Cerbo Lumber and Hardware has been more than just a store; it’s been a cornerstone of our community, a place where dreams were built, and projects came to life. Your unwavering commitment to quality products, exceptional customer service, and a genuine passion for helping others have made you a trusted name in the industry.”
At Cerbo Lumber, the company isn’t just a business; it’s an integral part of the community. Cerbo Lumber is thrilled to be a member of both the Parsippany and Montville Chambers of Commerce, and they’re honored to be a Mission Partner of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. The company has always been a champion of vocational education, proudly supporting the Morris County School of Technology. Over the years, Cerbo Lumber has lent a hand to numerous Eagle Scout projects, reinforcing their commitment to the community.
Cerbo Lumber’s valued customers range from homeowners to contractors and commercial building managers. The company has built enduring relationships with trusted vendors like BlueLinx Corp, Garden State Lumber, and American Lumber. As a proud member of the PRSCO buying group, Cerbo Lumber ensures their customers have access to the best. The company offers a diverse range of products, from Benjamin Moore Paint and Old Masters stains to decking, windows, plywood, Sheetrock, doors, and mason supplies. And let’s not forget their seasonal items like snow removal and ice melt products, driveway sealer, and roof patch.
PARSIPPANY – Unity Bank has once again demonstrated its commitment to community development and affordable housing by donating $500 to Morris Habitat for Humanity, a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to constructing homes for underprivileged families in our local area.
Morris Habitat for Humanity has been a steadfast advocate for affordable housing, working tirelessly to create decent and affordable homes for those in need. Unity Bank’s generous donation will contribute directly to its mission and help make the dream of homeownership a reality for low-income families in our community.
The partnership between Unity Bank and Morris Habitat for Humanity is rooted in a shared vision: a world where everyone has access to suitable housing. Unity Bank’s ongoing support reflects their dedication to making this vision a reality.
“We deeply resonate with Unity Bank’s shared vision of a world where everyone has access to suitable housing, and we are privileged to back their noble endeavors,” said a representative from Morris Habitat for Humanity.
This contribution not only showcases Unity Bank’s commitment to social responsibility but also highlights the bank’s strong ties to the local community. It serves as a testament to the positive impact that collaboration between businesses and nonprofits can have on addressing critical societal issues.
Unity Bank and Morris Habitat for Humanity are united in their belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live, and their partnership continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families striving for stable and affordable housing.
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PARSIPPANY – Recent Parsippany Hills High School graduate Joe Flamio’s unwavering commitment paid off as he secured a position at 3D Pets in Boonton.
In his role, Joe contributes to crafting prosthetics for disabled animals, significantly improving their quality of life. The exceptional internship programs at local high schools made his journey possible.
3D Pets is located at 408 Main Street, Suite 507, Boonton.
3D Pets set out with the mission of bringing animal mobility devices into the 21st century. No more shall dogs be left in technologies dust. We are the creators of the advanced 3D Printed Full-Limb canine prosthetic and carts.
PARSIPPANY – Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., of Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and Parsippany, will potentially be laying off 79 employees, the result of shutting down the Ferring Research Institute.
A WARN notice filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor states that 79 employees in Parsippany will be affected, with layoffs in March 2024.
Ferring is located at 100 Interpace Parkway.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, in Parsippany, is the hub of our U.S. operations, including an on-site manufacturing facility. We’ve invested nearly $160 million in the creation of our U.S. headquarters. This state-of-the-art facility brings together clinical development, product supply, and commercialization groups all under one roof. The complex sits on a 25-acre site and employs approximately 500 people in manufacturing, commercial operations, clinical development, management, and administration. It’s where our people share ideas to ultimately develop, manufacture, and market new therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and fight disease.
HANOVER – Barclays Service Corporation, a subsidiary of global financial giant Barclays, is reducing its workforce at its Whippany campus. A WARN notice filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor states that 244 employees will be affected, with layoffs occurring in two phases: February 13, 2024, and March 15, 2024. This move is part of Barclays’ broader strategy to cut costs globally, aiming to save up to $1.25 billion and potentially eliminate around 2,000 jobs, mainly in back-office operations.
The decision aligns with CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan’s company-wide review to enhance profitability and efficiency. The Whippany campus, which supports various functions within Barclays, is directly impacted by this global shift.
These layoffs reflect the challenges Barclays faces, as it strives to streamline operations and reduce expenses, following previous cuts in retail and investment banking. The Whippany layoffs are part of a larger, strategic realignment within the company.
PARSIPPANY – Lake Hiwatha Student Council organized a Toy Drive to support our community for the holidays! The generosity of our families was overwhelming.
EAST HANOVER – The following is the honor roll for Hanover Park High School for the first marking period.
Distinguished Honors are for grades of 4.00 or above for the marking period. High Honors are for grades of 3.50 to 3.99 for the marking period. Honors are for grades of 3.00 to 3.49 for the marking period.
Distinguished Honors
Grade 12
Arianna Marie Allonardo, Sonya Anderson, Peter Anthony Behrens, Michael Burton Blumberg, Thomas Michael Callanan, William G Carlucci, Ryan Thomas Carrell, Nadia Lana Castaneda, Ryan Joseph Ciasullo, Samantha Cicerone, Sydney Reese Cinquemani, Brandon Nicholas Cohen, Domenic Jack D’Alessio, Valentino Della Grazia, Dylan Thomas DeSena, Nikki YuXiang Ditta, Tyson Driscoll, Anna Maria Dymnicki, Phoebe Sara Feldman, Nicholas Gatsonis, William Getts, Isabella Giorgi, Brandon A. Giuca, Skyler Anne Glodek, Sofia Gossweiler, Nadine Gregorion, Kyle Hahn, Rachel Anne Henning, William Alexander Howden, Caitlyn Huang, Courtney Irwin, Isabella Rose Kowalski, John Thomas Kowalski, Christopher Dominick La Rosa, Diedo Lalvay, Anna Jean Larsen, Jack Lowinger, Cameron Loyal, Francesca Macolino, Alvin Jacob Mathew, Makayli Marie Matias, Hanna Elisabeth Miller, James Mochnal, Madeline Mochnal, Mia Catherine Mullen, Francis Murray, Vrishank Naithani, Mia Grace Nuciforo, Sadie O’Donnell, Austin Joseph Pastena, Ava Carolyn Patanella, Emma Grace Patanella, Krish A Patel, Nikhil P. Patel, Siddh Patel, Samantha Lynn Peters, Ashley Peterson, Alaina Noelle Piscitelli, Brett Michael Pizzano, Jada Rose Quintela, Govindi Shyla Ramcharan, Celine Sofia Ramos-Rodriguez, Gabriella Rescigno, Ryan James Roberts, Gia Rose Rotonda, Eva Noelle Scaglione, Kenneth Joseph Scaglione, Christian Michael Scerbo, Bethany Ivy Sepaul, Katherine Shallis, Leah Christine Solano, David Storch, Ryan Takla, Mya Torres, Kaden Vuong, Luella Walters, Matthew Wang, Carson Ryan Winters, Olivia Anna Zielonka and Martin Zoet.
Grade 11
Trevor Anderson, Visa Annamalai, Cory Peterson Apgar, Jack Berman, Danielle Bulbin, Jaime Morgan Canzonieri, Grace Chang, Derek Tzuhsuan Chuang, Jillian Alyse Ciprich, Giovanni Michael Conte, Amanda Cosentino, Halle Cox, Nicolas Michael Del Vecchio, Mia DePinto, Thomas E DeTitta, Sophia Isabella Duarte, Emilio Farina, Christian Farrell, Abbie Jean Franco, Samantha Ann Frasca, Sara M. Krajkovich, Alexis Francesca Langereis, Tina P. LaRosa, Julianna LaSala, Vincenzo Joseph LaValle, Luke Andrew Lemongello, Abigail Meredith Liebhauser, Jessica Adrianna Ling, Sabrina May Lorette, Steven Harris Marlin, Elisa D. Mayan, Isabelle Grace Medich, Aleksander Scott Merrick,Cristina Angelina Messana, Peter Vincent Nemeth, Neely McKenna O’Connell, Cadence Elizabeth O’Connor, Ryan Emma O’Leary, Nando Ott, Adam Ouksili, Nicolette Francesca Peluso, Connor Perillo, Daniella Concetta Piscitelli, Ashley Antoinette Pomante, Fjolla Qosaj, Michael S. Rinaldi, Richard Charles Sannito, Joshua Nicholas Santo Domingo, Levi King Sherry, Selah Yearwood and Charlize Zhang.
Grade 10
George Joseph Abdy, Daniel James Amalfitano, Madison Barros, Lindsay Marie Behre, Natasha Kiersten Blumberg, Jack Botwin, Ava Caccavelli, Jonathan Christopher Callanan, James Carney, James Richard Casola, Sabrina Casola, Kayla Isabel Chung, Daniela N. Cicalese, Sophie Cicerone, Tanvi Vadhri Daita, Ava Marie Damurjian, Tara DeFazio, Christopher J. DeTitta, Christina Rose DiGrazio, Julianna DiRienzo, Margaret Lee Dolan, Elisha Banez Domingo, Piotr Jan Dymnicki, Ava Esposito, Alexa Gabrielle Gagliardo, , Cristina C Galhofo, Jared Ryan Gerben, Joshua Ho, Cory Hueston, Ishan S. Kapadia, Harlan Jungho Kim, Samantha Mary Larena, Michela Domenica Le Rose, Audrey Yun-Jee Lee, Matthew Chun-Ning Lei, Kelly Lu, Juliana Madigan, Valentino Michael Martinez, Allison Massarano, Salvadore Vincenzo Mazzuca, Gabriella Caterina Messana, Ian J. Monks, Brenda Moreno Arias, Chinwe Adaeze Orjiekwe, Ella Ava Santos, Sydney Marie Shepard, Julia Shrager, Matthew Hyoeun Suh, Darya Tarasevich, Emily Thach, Caden Thomas, Thi T. Tran, Heidi C. Tsai, Nina Tsai, Hailey Underwood, Kaitlin Delilah Vitti, Ryan Vodala, Fiona Wang, Jessica Lynn Yang, Iclal Gokce Yapici and Sandy W. Zhong.
Grade 9
Maria Adesso, Angel Ajish Yohannan, Ishan D. Ajvalia, Aakar Annamalai, Antonio Arceo, Anvitha Bharathkailash, Diva Bhardwaj, Lily Danielle Bogardus, Carinna Ivianna Romero Bolante, Madyson Bronsnick, Sofia Bumazhnaya, Alexandra Elizabeth Burmeister, Cody Stephen Capizano, Gabriella Carlucci, Parvati Chiarella, Nicholas Cicarelli, Melissa J. Coniglio, Gabriella Karla Conte, Evan Cushman, Jaedyn G. D’Ambola, Luke Douglas David, Neil Thomas DellaTorre, Francesca Devane, Darius Firooznia, McKenzie Lauren Fouozing, Gabriel Garcia, Lucas Gatsonis, Tory Josephine Henning, Braden B. Huang, Lillianna Incognito, Cheyanne Johnson, Amber Jones, Andrew Joshua Katz, Michael V. Keegan, Lucas De Barros Kerr, Victoria W. King, Liana Mia LaValle, Ava M. Madine, Vanshi Naithani, Alexander Niu, Cambria Marie O’Connor, Stella Roberts, Adriana Lynn Rosa, Presley Sacher, Gianna Marie Schiavone, Francesco Anthony Scrocco, Patricia Shallis, McKayla A. Sommerville, Camryn Sidney Sward and Sofia Grace Viegas.
High Honors
Grade 12
Connor Bender, Liam Bill, Alyssa Vani Brijpaul, Isabella Dina Califano, Justin Christopher Capizano, Kaylee Michele Capodanno, Cameron Bella Caruso, Mia Cicarelli, Robert Ngille Davis, Alyssa Nicole DeMassi, Giselle Lynn DeVecchi, Doria Bella Dyjeczynski, Eliza Brooke Farinhas, Evan Joseph Gongora, Ana Daniella Gonzalez, Jason Mark Grzymala, Karl Brody Halgren, Emma Rose Hawtin, Andrea Maria Ho, Aloysius Albert Kannampilly, Jonathan M. Karpinski, Gina Lagravenis, Delaney Shae Lalor, Fiona Quinn Lavery, Elijah Jacob Luzniak, Braeden Cotter Minkowitz, Antonio Miguel Monteiro, Odera Ogonna Orjiekwe, A’Kosha Damorna Perkins, Dylan Bruce Peterson, Sienna Rose Petro, Joseph E. Piccininni, Luke Riordan, Joseph Francesco Spagnoletti, Kelly Elizabeth Stephen, Natalie Ann Tapia, Vincenza Ucci, Dylan Patrick Welby, Nicholas Anthony Williams and Mia Zirpoli.
Grade 11
Hasan Ali AL-Ziyadat, Cadence Elisabeth Atkins, Juliana Behringer, Gabriella Ann Brady, Aidan John Buneta, Michael Cardella, Geovanni Javier Castro, Adriana Danielle Christianson, Chase Coccia, Sarah Noelle Diamante, Anzor Ali Dzhatdoyev, Berke Baris Ertin, Katherine Loraine Escobar, Olivia Catherine Fusella, Gloria Raquel Hoagland, Jamie Lynn Hofmann, Omer Esat Korkut, Robert Nicholas Mercuro, Johan Manuel Morera Arias, Anthony Daniel Pena, Mya Ruggero, Gabriella Louise Russell, Avani Sohoni, Katja Vasilieva, James Prisco Weakland, Tamara Wingate and Julia Grace Wisniewski.
Grade 10
Ava Adochio, Jolie Marie Casale, Jake Colatrella, Jack Connolly, Carlie Corrao, Anthony Cosentino, Milo Crimi, Amanda Iria Cunha, Nyla Shea Daly, Madison Brooke DeRosa, Allison Joyce DiBrienza, Anthony Joseph DiLauri, Andrea DiSessa, Addison Nicole Doscher, Grace Eilers, Gianna Faith Hastie, Jade Hueston, Nicholas A. Ionete, Hudson Cooper Kelly, Jack Kovacs, Vincenzo Antonio LaSala, Ruby Chava Marlin, Sonny Occhipinti, Chase Olszewski, Theodore Petro, Dante Rosato, Luciana Enrichetta Salvatore, Madison Isabella Viana, Alejo Viera Perez, Eben Tobias Viljoen, Alexa Vitale, Wylder David Wickham and Mia Grace Williams.
Grade 9
Caitlyn Marie Arocho, Ayham M. Bitar, Philip Reed Bogardus, Emma Ciasullo, Mya L. Cleffi, Alyson Mary Crofton, Patrick Dorst, Veronica Ida Drikman, Mia Alysse Gamarra, Jonathan S. George, Lauren Greenhill, Paul Vincent Grieco, Ryan Alexander Cruz Lenci, Alexa M. Lombardo, Aiden Zachary Mathew, Gabriella Elizabeth Mhley, Jonathan Joseph Ortiz, Sutton Michael Paulus, Cristiano N. Pereira, Isabella Rose Piscitelli, Riley Ann Powers, Isabella Rossi, Nicholas Joseph Scerbo, Joseph Takla, Matthew N. Valenti, Garrett William Walters and Heather Simone Yoon.
Honors
Grade 12
Ryan Daniel Dominguez, Sahid Jose Fernandez, Lilly Kathryn Gensch, Michael Dante Malgieri and Makoa M. Smith.
Grade 11
Lindsay Ann Berberian, Prashanna Dahal, Kirollos Khristo and Vinzent August Truglas.
Grade 10
Nicholas Savino diFrancescantonio, Isabella Christina DiPasquale, Alyssa Giuca, James Hawthorne, Michelle Krook, Mario Marrano, Kayla Mulholland, Cosimo Gavin Politi, Louis Ronald Rowe, Marcello Luca Scalzo and Lauren Addison Schmit.
Grade 9
Kyle Samuel Dunn and Seth Korban Exilus.
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be at the library continuously for four days next month, from Monday, January 2 through Friday, January 5, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
These appointments are specifically for REAL ID and duplicate/replacement title services. Walk-up service is available for registration renewal and handicapped placards.
To schedule a duplicate or replacement title appointment click here.
To schedule a REAL ID appointment click here.
PARSIPPANY – The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting on Tuesday, December 5, stretched beyond five hours as Council members, School Board members, and community residents unanimously voiced opposition to the township’s proposed PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) projects. There was no public support expressed for these PILOT projects during the meeting.
At a previous meeting, Daniel S. Cassese, Tax Assessor said “I am sure that everyone has been informed that I wrote two articles regarding PILOTS. I wrote the first article in 2019, pre-COVID, and the second article in February of 2021. What we have now, November 21, 2023, is a completely different market. I am still not a big fan of PILOT agreements. I have been trained to put ratables on the tax list not take them off but in today’s market municipalities throughout New Jersey are considering and approving PILOT agreements as a way to help redevelop distressed sites. As an example, in Montville Township there are over 1,000 apartments under construction that have PILOT agreements. Morris Plains and Hanover townships have similar PILOT agreements.”
PILOT projects offer tax incentives to developers in lieu of traditional taxes, a topic further detailed here. At the council meeting, four members – President Loretta Gragnani, Vice President Michael dePierro, Frank Neglia, and Paul Carifi – showed support for the PILOT programs, while Councilman Justin Musella opposed them.
Mayor James Barberio advocated for the PILOTs as a solution to what he describes as blight at the proposed project sites. Attorney John Inglesino, who is also representing the developers in these projects, attended the meeting to argue in favor of the PILOTs. This dual role was highlighted as a conflict of interest by resident Michael Espejo in a statement read during the meeting and also submitted as a letter to the editor. (Click here to read his letter)
Parsippany Board of Education members, including newly elected Andy Choffo and Tim Berrios, disagreed with Mayor Barberio and Inglesino. Choffo and Berrios were particularly aggrieved by Mayor Barberio’s earlier threat on 101.5’s morning radio show to “deal with them politically at a later time.” Choffo warned of potential legal action against such threats from an elected official.
Resident Timothy Berrios also expressed dismay over Mayor Barberio’s on-air threats and his frustration with the pushback against his PILOT proposals. Meanwhile, former Assembly candidate John Von Achen joined the chorus against the PILOTs, aligning with Choffo and Berrios on this issue.
The Township had engaged financial expert Mike Hanley from NW Financial to assess the PILOT program. Hanley disclosed his recent involvement, having been hired just two weeks prior.
Residents urged the Township Council to delay the vote on the PILOT ordinances, requesting more time to gather information. However, this plea was overlooked. A motion by Musella to postpone the ordinances lacked support and subsequently failed.
Ultimately, a vote on the PILOT projects at 2 and 3 Campus Drive and 249 Pomeroy Road was passed 4-1, with Musella dissenting. The council is set to consider three additional PILOT projects at its next meeting on December 19, including an apartment building, a Lifetime fitness center on Sylvan Way, and a warehouse at 7 Campus Drive.
More information on PILOT programs can be found in the “Frequently Asked Questions” section by clicking here.
Click here to download the Financial Agreement for 2 Campus Drive.
Click here to download the Financial Agreement for 3 Campus Drive.
Click here to download the Financial Agreement for 249 Pomery Road.
The Mack-Cali Business Campus area alone has nine office buildings totaling 1.2 million square feet either vacant or earmarked for redevelopment. Other vacant office buildings in the area include:
Additionally, three single-tenant leases are up for renewal, potentially adding over 200,000 square feet to this list.
Signs of Discontent: Packed Council Chambers with Residents Opposed to PILOT Programs, Yet Applications Approved 4-1
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