Officials were on hand to attend the ground breaking of CityMD
MORRIS PLAINS – Mayor Jason Karr recently participated in the ground breaking for City MD in the Brentwood Shopping Center, Route 202 and Route 10.
Prototype of CityMD. Courtesy of City MD
CityMD is the leading urgent care provider in the New York Metropolitan area area, acting as a medical resource for adults and pediatric care. Their locations offers a variety of services for injuries, illnesses and more. Most locations allow drop-ins in the 365 days of the year.
Ground breaking for City MD in the Brentwood Shopping Center, Route 202 and Route 10
They also have state-of-the-art technology, including X-ray and EKG machines. Patients of all ages can be treated for conditions like upper respiratory infections, colds, the flu, asthma, allergies, minor lacerations, sore throats, insect bites, rashes and other conditions.
On-site doctors can diagnose, treat and prescribe necessary medications. Rapid testing for the flu, strep throat, mononucleosis, UTIs and more are available as well.
Anticipated opening is February 2023.
Other area CityMDs are located at 399 Route 10, East Hanover. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
EAST HANOVER — On August 1, East Hanover Mayor Joseph Pannullo and the Township council sworn in two of our newest police officers. Congratulations to officer Jason Evans and officer Jessica Goeltz who recently graduated from The 98th Morris. County Police Academy. Both are already on patrol serving and protecting.
EAST HANOVER — Several suspects were arrested after burglarizing their former employer’s Morris County home while armed with a handgun, authorities said.
Officers responded to the burglary report at a home on Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover on Thursday, August 18.
The officers quickly apprehended one of the suspects in the driveway in a stolen vehicle. Commands were given for the remaining suspects to exit the residence and when they did, they took off running. Our officers gave chase even though one of the suspects had a handgun in his hand as he ran. Giving commands to drop the gun and without thinking about their own safety, our officers quickly caught both suspects and they were arrested.
When the other suspects were asked to exit the home, they took off running, one of them holding a handgun, according to police.
They were caught after a brief foot chase and taken into custody, police said. Their identities were not released.
Christopher F. Cannizzo, Chief of Police
According to a spokesman for the East Hanover Police Department, the suspects were former employees of the victim and wanted to collect money.
“Our officers are out on patrol 24/7/365 and doing the job they were trained to do and doing it professionally,” Police Chief Christopher F. Cannizzo said. “One minute we are handling parking complaints and minutes later chasing suspects with a gun.” Our detective bureau is working with our county and federal agencies to prosecute these three individuals to the fullest extent.
If anyone sees any suspicious persons, cars, or anything else immediately call the East Hanover Police Department at (973) 887-0432 or 9-1-1. Any concerns or questions , please reach out to me or someone from my command staff and we will be in touch. We also have a dedicated detective email set up ( [email protected] ) specifically set for you if you need anything.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office were joined by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners today in delivering 100 bullet-proof vests to the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey in Whippany, where front-line Ukrainian fighters thanked Morris County via pre-taped video.
The delivery was made this morning on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, which commemorates the August 24, 1991 Declaration of Independence by Ukraine from the United Socialist Soviet Republic (Russia). Today also marks six months since Russian forces invaded the European nation, triggering a war that continues to kill innocent civilians and wreak havoc across the Ukraine.
“We would like to say thanks to Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Office … and the people of Morris County for your constant support of Ukraine and your generous donation. Your donations not only provide us with the necessary protection (from) injury, but also assures us we are not alone in this fight for democracy of the entire world,” said an unidentified Ukrainian commander in a video statement shared today by the UACCNJ.
Roksolana Leshchuk, Chairwoman of the UACCNJ, shared the video during an emotional ceremony at the center, where she and others expressed heart-felt gratitude to the people of Morris County as they also described the day-to-day struggles of the Ukrainian people.
“It was all possible because of you, because people of Morris County – regular Americans – feel our pain. They feel what we are going through. They understand democracy,” Leshchuk said. “It’s unimaginable. I don’t know how to express my gratitude and the gratitude of our center, and the people of Ukraine. It’s not enough. I don’t have words to tell you how much appreciation we have. This is helping us to live through another day.”
Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and his staff delivered the bulk of the vests (85), while Sheriff James M. Gannon’s office donated the rest (15). They also donated 2,000 millennium gas masks during a 10 a.m. visit to the UACCNJ center in Whippany that included Morris County Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen, senior staff from the county, prosecutor’s office and sheriff’s office.
“We have all been touched by the valiant efforts made by the citizens and military of Ukraine in fighting for democratic freedom, not only for their country, but indeed for the free world,” Prosecutor Carroll said. “Having received appropriate licensing from federal authorities, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, with the support of our County Commissioners and leadership, Sheriff James Gannon and our Police Chief’s Association, is pleased to announce that we are donating 100 protective bullet proof vests that we hope will help protect the lives of brave Ukrainians from the vicious genocide of the Russian invaders. We all pray for the children, women, men and especially the courageous soldiers defending their homeland and families,” during the delivery.”
During the morning delivery, dozens of Ukrainian American community members greeted county officials and law enforcement, reading poems and playing Ukrainian songs. The community also joined a 4:30 meeting of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners in Morristown, where the donation was made public and some of the vests were displayed.
“Prosecutor Carroll and I each share in the fervent hope that our joint donation of these potentially lifesaving bullet-resistant vests quickly reach our friends in Ukraine, but also that they all go untested by their eventual recipients. I am thankful that was the case when our officers and detectives donned them in their service to this county. May peace return to all in Ukraine very soon,” said Sheriff Gannon.
Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people and their struggle against Russia.
“You are going to win this war because you are not relying on your weapons. You are relying on your hearts and souls,” Director Selen said.
One container of vests being delivered by (front, l-r) Sheriff Gannon and Capt. Robert McNally of the prosecutor’s office with (rear, l-r) Jerry Kuzemczak of the Board of Directors at the UACCNJ, Morris County Prosecutor Carroll and Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker of the prosecutor’s office.
At the public meeting, Deputy Director Krickus noted that the county discovered a great deal while organizing the donation, particularly about navigating the intricacies of federal reviews when sending support for the people of Ukraine. He and others involved in the effort worked with U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill to secure federal permissions to provide the “non-military” assistance.
“From the day this unprovoked war started, Morris County stood with — and stands now — with Ukraine. We are proud of the team effort by the county prosecutor, county sheriff, county administration, and Congresswoman Sherrill’s office in making this donation happen, and we will share our ‘how-to-knowledge’ with other counties, so hopefully more donations can take place,”Krickus said.
“When I visited Ukraine last month, I was proud to tell President Zelensky about the incredible support he and the Ukrainian people have from our community in NJ-11. This donation is a wonderful example of this support, and I thank the Morris County Commissioners and the Prosecutor’s and Sheriff’s Offices for making it possible. I am grateful my team was able to help navigate the federal agencies involved and I would love to see this effort replicated across the state and country,” said U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill.
Securing federal export permissions, as well as gathering the body armor, took weeks.
Lt. Mark Castellano of the Prosecutor’s office was singled out for his tireless efforts in connecting with the Ukrainian community and gathering the bulk of the body armor, as was Lt. Walter Rawa from the Sheriff’s Office. Prosecutor Carroll and Sheriff Gannon also thankedMorris County Administrator John Bonanni, Assistant Administrator Deena Leary and the Commissioners for their work on the project.
Commissioner Director Selen and Deputy Director Krickus with Natalya Pippa, a Ukraine Parliament member, earlier this month during an event at which they discussed the donationcc
Commissioner Krickus had discussed the donation weeks ago with Natalya Pipa, a Ukraine Member of Parliament, when she visited the Whippany cultural center. Gathering vests and other equipment was still ongoing, and the Ukraine representative was very receptive to the proposal, he said.
“She told me that the dividing line between democracy and dictatorships used to be the Iron Curtain. Today, it’s between the Ukraine and Russia,” Commissioner Krickus said.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Republican Committee has decided to politely decline invitations for its Republican candidates to participate in forums hosted and moderated by the Morris County League of Women Voters (LWV).
While the LWV states on its website that it is “proud to be nonpartisan,” the organization’s recent track record has unfortunately demonstrated a distinct and overwhelming bias against Republicans and the issues that they stand for. The national LWV organization has ostensibly adopted a progressive, leftist platform over the last several years. Here in Morris County, the LWV Board, which is largely comprised of registered Democrats, have become advocates of these causes that have little to no relevance to local governance. Also of concern is the fact that the President of LVW is running on the Morris Township Democrat ticket this year, in violation of the policy that precludes Board members from running for or holding political office. She stepped down from the LWV leadership only after securing the Democrat party’s nomination. Finally, the typical design and format of the LWV’s “Forum” favors Democrat candidates, with questions vetted by the LWV Board and topics steered toward the progressive national agenda, in favor of those with local relevance.
“Opting out of the League forums is on me, not the local candidates. As the leader of the party, I see no benefit to the Republican candidates to participate in this type of forum hosted by a League that has spent the last year advocating for progressive, leftist causes,” stated the Chairwoman of the Party, Laura Marie Ali. “We look forward to other opportunities to debate in forums that are balanced and fair and that give all candidates equal time to communicate their platforms and positions on local matters. Morris County is the best-run county in the state of New Jersey, and that’s a credit to consistent Republican leadership, policies and fiscal prudence that our candidates intend to continue to serve our residents.”
Any questions should be addressed to Chairwoman Ali at (973) 998-4955 or [email protected].
MORRIS COUNTY — In the ongoing efforts to secure our schools and promote a safe learning environment, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Homeland Security Unit provided School Security Assessment Training (Train-the-Trainer) to 60 Morris County law enforcement officers, the New Jersey State Police, and several officers from surrounding counties on July 19th and August 16th at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. The School Security Assessment Training is designed to guide law enforcement in conducting school security assessments within their jurisdictions. The Director of Morris County Critical Infrastructure/Risk Mitigation Planner, Patrick J. Owens, the Union County Risk Mitigation Planner, Michael Boyle, and the Middlesex County Risk Mitigation Planner, Anthony Hazlhoffer, instructed both classes.
The course was designed and presented by the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program, Risk Mitigation Planners. The mission of UASI is to ensure the sustainment and enhancement of counterterrorism capabilities and to plan for and respond to catastrophic events. The UASI region includes Jersey City and Newark, as well as the counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, and Union.
Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll stated: “there is no more important security assignment than protection of our children and teachers in the school facilities. Regrettably, we are faced with evildoers who wish harm to our precious children and protective and intelligence gathering measures as outlined in these programs will help harden our defense of our schools.”
The first class was held in 2013 after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. In 2018 after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, classes were conducted statewide with the assistance and collaboration of the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. With the success and demand for the program, the New Jersey State Police has adopted the program and will be tailoring it to train Troopers in September. Hundreds of officers have been instructed over the past ten years.
File Photo. Photo for illustration purposes only. The actual incident may not reflect the photo.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, New Jersey Transit Police Chief Christopher Trucillo, and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson announce that Lamar Harris, 34, last known address 1 Jean Street, Morristown, has been sentenced to 18 years in New Jersey State Prison.
At approximately 12:29 a.m. on March 29, 2021, law enforcement received information regarding a deceased male at the Morristown Train Station, Morris Street, Morristown. Subsequent investigation confirmed that the male’s body was located on a stairway at the train station. The male had sustained head injuries and a brick was located next to the body. An autopsy was performed by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the manner of death was certified as homicide. The victim was previously identified as Matthew Palla. Subsequent investigation, including video surveillance, revealed the victim and Lamar Harris were together in Morristown and in the vicinity of the Morristown Train Station prior to the homicide. The investigation also revealed that Matthew Palla was in possession of approximately $800 prior to the homicide.
On June 15, 2022, Lamar Harris pled guilty to first degree Aggravated Manslaughter and third degree Theft by Unlawful Taking before the Hon. Stephen J. Taylor, P.J.Cr.
On August 11 Judge Taylor imposed a sentence of 18 years in New Jersey State Prison subject to the No Early Release Act, which makes the defendant ineligible for parole until he has served 85% of the sentence, on the Aggravated Manslaughter.
Judge Taylor also imposed a concurrent sentence of five years in New Jersey State Prison on the Theft. The defendant was also ordered to pay $800 restitution.
Prosecutor Carroll would like to thank and acknowledge the agencies that participated in the investigation that led to the apprehension and prosecution of the defendant, including the Morristown Police Department, the New Jersey Transit Police, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit.
EAST HANOVER — The New Jersey Department of Transportation has announced that there will be road work on Route 10 in East Hanover tonight, Tuesday, August 23, beginning at 10:00 p.m. The location of the work is at the intersection of Route 10 eastbound and New Murray Road and is part of an intersection improvement project.
They will be working on installing mast arms for a new traffic light. The work is expected to end by 5:00 a.m.
Scott Leighty, FACHE, Executive Vice President, Chief Health System Officer
MORRIS COUNTY — Atlantic Health System is pleased to announce the arrival of Scott Leighty, FACHE, Executive Vice President, Chief Health System Officer. An experienced leader in hospital performance and strategic growth, Leighty will lend his talents to the health system’s unwavering efforts to ensure extraordinary care and experiences for patients and their families.
Leighty will bring a commitment to teamwork and unparalleled community service to the inner workings of the nationally recognized, integrated care delivery system. To ensure every patient has access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place, he will work closely and collaboratively with the system’s medical center presidents and leaders of its service lines and operations, pharmacy, laboratory and respiratory teams.
“Atlantic Health is well known for excellence in patient care and is a leader in safety, quality and workplace culture,” said Leighty. “Our team is committed to increasing value for the patients we serve – not only through closer coordination of care within our system but through new partnerships in our communities. I’m thrilled to support Atlantic Health’s vision to transform health care by improving safety, access and affordability – for all.”
Throughout his 25 years in health care, Leighty has served as an advocate for care integration and patient satisfaction. His dedication to a team-based approach to care and professional development for caregivers has led to improved efficiency and growth. Leighty is also passionate about improving the convenience of care and building better relationships between patients and clinicians.
Leighty previously served as senior vice president, regional hospitals and clinical services for Allina Health, a leading care delivery system with 11 hospitals and 28,000 team members headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He also served as senior vice president, corporate operations for Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina and held leadership positions with Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa and Ohio Health in Columbus.
“Scott’s ability to create innovative, supportive environments that work for every member of the team will ensure our future workforce is as strong as our history as an organization,” said Brian Gragnolati, President and CEO, Atlantic Health System. “At this pivotal moment for health care in our country, he is the ideal leader to advance our mission to build healthier communities while caring for our caregivers.”
Leighty has held board positions at various organizations including Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa and the American Red Cross Central Ohio Blood Services, illustrating a deep commitment to local community service. He is also a fellow at the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, Atlantic Health System serves more than half of the state of New Jersey including 12 counties and 5.5 million people.
The not-for-profit system offers more than 400 sites of care, including its seven hospitals: Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ, Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ, Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ, Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ, Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, NJ, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison, NJ and through its partnership with CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold, NJ.
Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and joins Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners as part of Atlantic Alliance, a Clinically Integrated Network of more than 2,500 health care providers throughout northern and central NJ.
Atlantic Health System provides care for the full continuum of health care needs through 23 urgent care centers, Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Atlantic Anywhere Virtual Visits. Facilitating the connection between these services on both land and air is the transportation fleet of Atlantic Mobile Health.
Atlantic Health System leads the Healthcare Transformation Consortium, a partnership of six regional hospitals and health systems dedicated to improving access and affordability and is a founding member of the PIER Consortium – Partners in Innovation, Education, and Research – a streamlined clinical trial system that will expand access to groundbreaking research across five health systems in the region.
Atlantic Health System has a medical school affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University and is home to the regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers and is the official health care partner of the New York Jets.
TOWN OF BOONTON — DPW began prep work for the new playground at Kanouse Playground. Until further notice, the playground is closed for renovations. The anticipated reopening is in October.
Address of Kanouse Playground is Park Avenue Ext, Boonton
