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Three Fatalities Confirmed in Connection with Motor Vehicle Crash on Route 80

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Ongoing investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in Parsippany-Troy Hills. Photo Copyright Zoomus Marketing, LLC.

PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Patrick J. Callahan announce and confirm an ongoing investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in Parsippany-Troy Hills.

One of the vehicles being remove from the scene on Friday morning

The driver who caused the crash was taken to the hospital and police are looking into the possibility the man was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a law enforcement source.

On Friday, October 18, at approximately 1:45 a.m., law enforcement was dispatched to Route 80 Eastbound near mile marker 45.2 on a report of a multi-vehicle crash.  The fatalities of two adult females and one adult male have been confirmed.

Jalen Davis

One of the victims was identified as Jalen Monet Davis, 20.  There is a donation page set up for Jalen, click here for more information.

Her mom, JoAnn Merritt said “Jalen just turned 20 two weeks ago and was working on her music career. She was such a loving spirit with the heart to serve and help people. She was the most unselfish person known. She was loyal to a fault and opened her heart to everyone. She always saw the good in everyone.” Jalen currently lives in Atlanta Georgia but previously was from Parsippany attending Central Middle School.

The investigation remains ongoing and further information will be released at a later time. Information on the other two victims have not been released at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200.

The scene of the accident at mile maker 45.2 Route 80 East on Friday morning, October 18. Photo Copyright Zoomus Marketing, LLC.
One of the vehicles involved in the deadly crash on Route 80. Photo Copyright Zoomus Marketing, LLC.

Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Launches Second Phase of Operation Helping Hand Initiative

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Frank Cahill
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Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, Sgt. James Bruno, First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas A. Zelante, Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, and Lt. Jan Monrad

MORRIS COUNTY — On Thursday, October 17, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas A. Zelante, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury, and members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division briefed municipal law enforcement participants for the next phase of Operation Helping Hand.

Operation Helping Hand, first launched in Bergen County, is an initiative where substance abuse treatment is offered to those arrested for possessory drug offenses. In the summer of 2018 Prosecutors’ Offices from five counties, including Morris County, participated in a statewide phase of OHH, alongside many municipal police departments and sheriff’s offices.  Morris County instituted its own OHH program in 2019.

Morris County will roll out the next phase of Operation Helping Hand, which will start in October and continue through August, 2020. A coordinated and collaborative operation comprised of local and county law enforcement partners will participate. If an individual is arrested for a controlled dangerous substance offense during an OHH operation, they will be offered the opportunity to avail themselves of recovery resources. If accepted, the individuals will be referred to a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from the Center for Addiction, Recovery Education and Success (CARES).

Prosecutor Knapp said “This program is all about saving lives. It is about getting people into treatment where they will hopefully take advantage of the resources offered to them to combat the illness of addiction.”

During the first phase of the Morris County Operation Helping Hand, Morris County law enforcement made 45 arrests, four of which included charges for possession of controlled dangerous substances with the intent to distribute. Of the 35 individuals deemed eligible for Operation Helping Hand Services, 27—or 80% of them, accepted treatment. The operation also resulted in the seizure of over 1,000 folds of heroin, more than two ounces of cocaine, and more than two pounds of THC-related substances, including marijuana, hashish, and vape pens and cartridges.

One individual arrested during Operation Helping Hand spoke at the briefing about her experience, and described how the connections forged through the program have allowed her to enter treatment and begin the road to recovery.

Holy Family School seeking donations for Tricky Tray

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FLORHAM PARK — Holy Family School in Florham Park is looking for donations for their annual Tricky Tray on Friday, November 22.

They would be delighted if your business would consider contributing to it by making a monetary donation or by donating a gift certificate, individual items, or a gift basket that we will raffle at our auction.

Holy Family School is located at 17 Lloyd Avenue. For additional information call (973) 377-4181.

Nolan Collier receives degree from Miami University

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — Nolan Collier received a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Economics.

Considered one of eight original “Public Ivies” in the country, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio.

The university is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and is the number one college town according to Forbes.

Celebrity Motor Car’s Distinguished Lexus of Route 10 Wins Lexus Best of the East

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The Best of the East award represents the pinnacle of service achievement for a Lexus dealership. Dealerships earning this coveted distinction represent the absolute best of what the Lexus brand has to offer. Lexus recognizes the efforts of its dealer organization to provide its world-renowned customer care, achieve service performance goals and dealership growth.

This 8x achievement of Lexus’ Best of the East award has not been obtained by any other Lexus dealership nationwide ever. The Eastern Area that Lexus of Route 10 resides in had 61 stores competing. The New Jersey dealership has won in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

In addition to winning The Best of The East in 2019, Maoli’ s Lexus of Route 10 dealership also won the exclusive Lexus Crown Jewel Award in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019.

This award winning, exclusive Lexus dealership was purchased in 2011 by Tom Maoli, philanthropist, serial entrepreneur, real estate mogul, CEO of JoeZone, host of the “Go Big or Go Home” radio show, and the owner of Celebrity Motor Cars. Lexus of Route 10 is centered in the rolling hills of beautiful Morris County, New Jersey, just outside of Morristown, and just 35 miles outside of Manhattan. Lexus of Route 10 is professional yet unpretentious, combining a sophisticated approach with a small-town feel. Lexus of Route 10 is a part of the stable of luxury brands under Celebrity Motor Cars umbrella including Maserati, BMW, Mercedes and Alfa Romeo dealerships.

Since Maoli has taken over, the Lexus dealership has been recognized nationally for several illustrious awards throughout the automotive industry. Lexus of Route 10 has been named as an “League of Elite” dealer, one of 30 stores in the entire nation, and a Lexus Elite dealer for 20 straight years.  Lexus of Route 10 is a top 10 sales volume Lexus Dealer in the US and in the Eastern Area. His dealership is only one of 10 in the entire nation to be awarded the Lexus Circle of Excellence for Finance and Insurance.

Maoli states: “It is apparent by the winning of the Lexus Best of the East that everything we have been doing is working and we are committed every day to create an environment of hospitality for all of our customers.”

About Tom Maoli: Mr. Maoli is the President and CEO of Celebrity Motor Cars, LLC a luxury dealership group based in New Jersey and New York. These dealerships include: Lexus of Route 10, Maserati of Morris County, Alfa Romeo of Morris County, BMW of Springfield, as well as Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge. In addition to his growing automotive empire; Tom is the president and CEO of Real Estate Opportunity Investments, LLC, a residential and commercial real estate development and investment company, along with being founder and CEO of Joe Zone coffee company. Tom also hosts the “Go Big or Go Home” radio show every other Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on iHeartRadio. Listeners may reach him via email him through the website by clicking here.

Family-friendly scarecrows on the lamp posts on Waverly Place

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garden Club of Madison, installed cornstalks and family-friendly scarecrows on the lamp posts on Waverly Place.

The scarecrows were decorated by Chamber-member businesses and organizations and will remain up through Halloween. All are visible from the sidewalks so children, parents and shoppers can enjoy them up close.

“Scarecrows on Waverly is one of our favorite fall projects and we are thrilled to be able to work with the Garden Club of Madison on this.” said Chamber executive director Karen Giambra.  “43 businesses participated and did a great job showing us their creative and fun side.”

The Garden Club of Madison initiates and supports many community projects, both financially and through the volunteer work of their members. Their Civics Committee leads the clubs efforts in restoring and improving common spaces in Madison.

“The Garden Club of Madison’s work is done with a true love and commitment for the improvement and quality of our community.”  said Giambra. “We have enjoyed partnering with them, now for the fourth year, and we plan to continue this annual tradition for all to enjoy.”

Brief Bazar Article for Vicinity

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — The Festive Bazar de Noel, sponsored by the Thursday Morning Club, will offer unique holiday gifts for everyone on your gift list as well as prizes of theater tickets, mall gift cards and gift certificates to popular restaurants and lunch prepared by the Club’s Catering group.

The Bazar will be held on Friday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and November 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Madison Community House at 25 Cook Avenue, Madison.

An added attraction this year is a visit from Santa on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission to the Bazar is free.  For further information, call (973) 377-0244 or email TMCMCH.org.

Early Veterans Dedication at the Whippany Burying Yard

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — You are invited to join an early Veterans Day to honor those who fought in America’s first wars, including one waged before the United States’ birth.  The event will take place Saturday, November 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the 301 year-old Whippany Burying Yard on Route 10.  Please park in the next door Casa de Montecristo parking lot.

The Burying Yard is the historic crown jewel of Morris County, serving as a resting place for American Soldiers from the French & Indian, Revolutionary, and Civil Wars.

Hanover Township Veterans who served in the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq will speak.  They sacrificed in bloody modern conflicts, so understand what those earlier heroes endured.

Whippany was called “The Silent Village” in the Second World War, because all who could serve, did.  Men and women offered to sacrifice their lives so that we all can be free.  Sadly, too many of our residents lost their lives in it and in the conflicts since then.

President Lincoln gave a two-minute speech after the battle Gettysburg to dedicate a portion of that battlefield to the memory of those who fought there.  His immortal words had, “we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.”

Hanover Township’s heroes are remembered by a stone in front of the Municipal Complex.   Deeply carved are the names: Morris, Tuttle, Camp, Dickerson, Mackensie, Cooke, Halko, Tyczkowski, Gulick, Baird, Swala, Korda, Konesny, Quinlisk, Mayer, Slattery, and Cosgrove III.

For the first time ever, there will be a reading of the names of those who had served back at the beginning of our nation who repose in the Burying Yard.  These will be read by a retired US Marine who spent the bulk of his life in service to our Country. This will honor those who rest, and by extension, those who served since then, including today.

Members of the Township’s eighth grade will be in attendance.  Unfortunately, they will not be able to say, “I saw him,” of Mr. Charles H. Jones. He served from 1943-46 having secured his mother’s written permission for the US Navy to send him to fight in the Pacific – at age 17. His duties required his wearing asbestos gloves at the battle of Okinawa.  He threw red-hot 40mm gun barrels overboard so they could be changed.

For many years, he embodied Hanover Township’s tradition of service. He always carried U.S. Flags in his baseball cap when he walked about town. He lived a tradition of service.  We will miss him.

The morning’s ceremony will also include a dedication of a cross that replaces one that stood in the Burying Yard.  There will be a guided tour afterwards. Light refreshments will be served.

Neighborhood Urgent Care and the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey celebrates ribbon cutting ceremony

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Frank Cahill
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Hanover Township Mayor Ronald Francioli during the ribbon cutting ceremony

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Neighborhood Urgent Care and the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey recently celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony to their brand-new medical building located at 568 Route 10 West, Whippany.

Several town officials, including Hanover Township Mayor Ronald Francioli, attended the event. Robert Peluso, President of Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and Committeeperson Barbara Freda was also on hand for the celebration.

Neighborhood Urgent Care is locally owned and is focused on individualized care for our patients in our community.

Neighborhood Urgent Care is very unique given its direct access to top Infectious Diseases and Emergency Medicine physicians and their expertise. It is equipped with an X-Ray machine, ECG machine, I-Stat machine for instant labs, and different panels of rapid testing to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis of patients’ complaints.

It also has a fully equipped infusion suite for intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and vitamin infusions. Our new medical facility provides ample parking, and spacious and well-decorated rooms aimed to provide comfort to our patients.

Dr. Manal Youssef-Bessler is the founding member and is the recipient of the Top Infectious Disease Physician Award for many consecutive years by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, Castle Connolly, Inside Jersey Magazine, Millburn & Short Hills Magazine, and New York Magazine. She is the recipient of the Physician Excellence in Health Care Award from Saint Barnabas Medical Center for her efforts in diagnosing a rare case of Lassa hemorrhagic fever in New Jersey and for her tireless collaboration with the CDC in managing complicated infection control issues with this case.

For cases that are difficult to diagnose and treat, Dr. Bessler’s expertise is routinely requested. Her areas of interests include severe sepsis and septic shock, tick borne disorders, pulmonary and intra-abdominal infections, and fevers of unknown origins. Neighborhood Urgent Care is very proud that two of our physicians have received top awards in their respective fields.

Dr. Lejla Mujic received the Top Emergency Medicine Physician Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years, and Dr. Robert Deutsch also received the Top Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years. We are also very proud to announce that the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey’s Dr. Janet Lin and Dr. Marjut Kokkola-Korpela received the Top Infectious Disease Physicians Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for several consecutive years.

Dr. Lin’s areas of interest include infection control and nosocomial infections. Dr. Kokkola’s areas of interest include HIV, women’s health, and tropical diseases. Along with the above-mentioned physicians, both practices are well-staffed with excellent physicians, nurse practitioners, and physicians’ assistants who have invested their careers in public health. Both practices are accepting most major insurances, and work very closely with patients who have large deductibles or no insurance to provide them with excellent and affordable care. You can reach Neighborhood Urgent Care and the Infectious Disease Center of New Jersey by calling (973) 535-8355 or click here to visit their website.

MyCBD Organics Opens in Denville

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Frank Cahill
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Denville Mayor Thomas Andes cuts the ribbon at My CBD Organics

MORRIS COUNTY — My CBD Organics held a ribbon cutting grand opening on Saturday, October 12 at its new location, 45 Broadway, Deville.

The mission of my CBD Organics is simple: to discover, inform about and provide premium Cannabidiol products. The primary purpose of our existence is to encourage others to educate themselves on all the great benefits CBD has to offer.​

​All of the my CBD Organics retail store locations offer an inviting, warm, bright and friendly environment, filled with premium products, a super relaxing buyer experience and helpful customer care representatives that can assist in choosing the right product for every wellness or beauty concern.

CBD is not marijuana. CBD will not make you high: it can enhance your health.                  What is CBD? Find out by clicking here

All CBD is not created equal: CBD quality matters. Our CBD is quality is superior.

It’s official. The ribbon was cut and now My CBD Organics is open in Denville

The owners of Denville MyCBDOrganics are Paul and his wife Sharquana who previously worked as corporate professionals in the financial and social services industries in New York City.

For more information about MyCBD Organics and its many products click here.

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