MORRIS COUNTY — Hi there! My name is Lambchop, but everyone calls me Lambie. I am 17 years young and a purebred Bichon Frise. I am soft and gentle like a Lamb, hence my name.

I am very sweet and loving. I will give you my heart and soul in exchange for a few pets. I never ask for much besides your affection. What more could a girl want?

I adore children and seniors, and everyone in between! I hate to brag but I am extremely well-behaved and a perfect companion! I am housebroken and walk great on a leash.

I am very laid back and easy going. My favorite hobbies include laying next to you on the couch and taking naps in my bed.

I can’t wait to find my forever home where I can live out the rest of my golden years!

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BOONTON — The Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee advanced a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco to help veterans obtain employment in the insurance industry.

The legislation (A1924) waives the initial insurance producer licensing fee for honorably discharged veterans who have passed the licensing exam. A producer is a person licensed to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance.

“Although the unemployment rate for veterans has recently declined, there are still too many struggling to find a job,” said Bucco (R-Morris). “The problem is that sometimes it is difficult to pay for training or licensure when you aren’t employed to begin with.”

The bill also allows the commissioner of Banking and Insurance to waive other fees for disabled vets.

“The insurance industry is a great place to begin a career,” continued Bucco. “It’s a sustainable industry. People will always need insurance. Exempting veterans from these fees can be the jump start they need to a promising career.”

PARSIPPANY — The wall surrounding Waterview Marketplace collapsed this morning due to the heavy rainfall.

Waterview Marketplace is located at the intersection of Route 46 and Waterview Boulevard, across the street from Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.

The right lane of Route 46 West at Waterview Blvd. is currently closed due to a partial collapse of the retaining wall adjacent to the roadway. We currently do not have a time frame on when the lane will reopen.

Parsippany Township Engineering personnel are currently on scene evaluating the situation.

According to RD Realty all stores are looking to open in the summer of 2019.

Whole Foods, Shake Shack, Ulta Beauty, Orangetheory, Homesense, The Paper Store, B.Good, DSW and MedFirst are tenants that signed leases in the new shopping plaza.

As details are released Parsippany Focus will update this article.

MORRIS COUNTY –The Morris County Vocational School District in partnership with County College of Morris (CCM) is offering two new Share Time programs, Culinary Arts & Hospitality, and Horticulture & Landscape Design, for Morris County high school students. These programs will provide students the opportunity to prepare for careers in these fields of study.

Culinary Arts & Hospitality is designed for students with an interest in the hospitality industry and in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food, usually in the form of meals. Students will learn through college-level work and hand-on activities. The courses will provide a solid foundation of knowledge for the Restaurant and Culinary industries and a good understanding of management principles that will lead to a more successful career. These studies may eventually take students into diverse fields such as hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, amusement parks, destination marketing, convention centers, country clubs, travel, tourism, event planning and other related industries that practice hospitality principles on a regular basis.

Horticulture & Landscape Design is a program for students interested in the green industry. This program has a strong foundation in plant and soil science partnered with rigorous hands-on training in landscape design, construction, maintenance and greenhouse production techniques. Students will complete projects using the greenhouses on CCM’s campus, the plant preparation laboratory, the landscape design studio, the computer laboratory and the horticultural shop. Studies will prepare students for many opportunities for rewarding and high-paying careers, such as a Landscape Designer, Landscape Contractor, Greenhouse and Nursery Manager, Sports Field Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, among others.

“Utilizing cutting edge technologies, in state-of-the-art facilities at CCM, students will be prepared for careers in growing industries, said Shari Castelli, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at the Morris County Vocational School District.

Upon completion of the two-year program, students will earn over 30 credits from CCM and may also earn Certificates within the programs. Students may then enroll for CCM’s Associates Degree, pursue workforce placement or transfer with advanced standing to a four-year college or university.

“We’re delighted to offer Morris County high school students these fast-track programs to prepare them for careers in the rapidly expanding fields of Culinary Arts and Hospitality and Horticulture and Landscape Design,” said Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, President of CCM..

Students in tenth grade may apply via online application by clicking here, click Share Time Programs. The application deadline is March 29.

Share Time programs are half-day sessions providing juniors and seniors in high school the opportunity to receive daily career and technical education training as part of their school program. Horticulture & Landscape Design is currently planned for the morning session and Culinary Arts & Hospitality will be during the afternoon session. Both programs will be held at CCM in Randolph.

For additional information, call the Morris County School of Technology at (973) 627-4600 ext. 277.

MORRIS COUNTY — Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman, LLP is happy to announce that they successfully represented two governmental employees in a hostile work environment/discrimination/retaliation lawsuit which settled under terms of confidentiality, for $1,750,000.00.

The claim involved allegations that a manager discriminated against the employees due to one employee’s immigration status and due to the other having children out of wedlock.  It was alleged that the employees were verbally abused over a three year period and ultimately retaliated against when they reported the abuse to upper management.

After extensive discovery including evidential hearings and the deposition of 12 past and current employees, the employer agreed to settle without any admission of liability and under the condition of anonymity and confidentiality.

If you or anyone you know has been the victim of a hostile work environment, discrimination, harassment, retaliation or wrongful termination, please contact Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman, LLP.

Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman has a Parsippany office located at 90 East Halsey Road and can be reached by calling (973) 585-6254.

Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

MORRIS COUNTY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation donated $7,500 to Camp Nejeda at its annual Holiday and Awards Dinner held at Hanover Manor on Tuesday, January 8.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation President Frank Cahill, and Kiwanis Member/Wine Tasting Chairman Michael Mulhual presented the check to Jennifer Passerini, Development Director Camp Nejeda and Bill Vierbuchen, Executive Director Camp Nejeda. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Karen DeChristopher looks on.

This year wine selection at our annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser was provided by Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet, 799 Route 46 East.  Joe Canal’s is known for sizable selection of discount wine, beer and spirits.

There is a very diverse selection of wines from all parts of the world with descriptions, recommendations and ratings available on display at Joe Canal’s.  This is super helpful and takes the intimidation of selecting wine a breeze for any novice.

Grand Tasting Chairman Michael Mulhaul said “We raised over $315,000 in the past twenty two years, in which Kiwanis Club was able to donate to other non-profit organizations, including Camp Nejeda, New Jersey Sharing Network, Lake Drive Program – Mountain Lakes School District, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Eliminate and Autism.”

At Camp Nejeda youth with diabetes are given the opportunity to live, if only for one or two weeks, in a world where having diabetes is the norm and where there is no need to explain blood sugar testing, finger pricks, insulin injections, ketones, ‘lows’ (insulin reactions), boluses or ‘carb’ counting because everyone here already understands.

Camp Nejeda is fully licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for health, food service, safety, and program quality.

Grand Tasting Chairman Michael Mulhaul said “We are already planning our 23rd Wine Tasting which will be held on October 17, 2019.”

For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.

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MORRIS COUNTY — The Board of Trustees of Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center has announced the appointment of Carolyn Lake as the organizations’ new Executive Director.

“Carolyn possesses a deep understanding of and commitment to our mission,” said Gregory J. Supron, President IFP Board of Trustees. “In addition, Carolyn has played a major role in shaping the IFP’s strategy and programs over the years.  We are confident that under Carolyn’s leadership the IFP will continue to make great strides toward our vision of ending hunger in Morris County.”Lake will succeed Rosemary Gilmartin, who retired after 24 years on December 31. Lake has been with the organization for 13 years, most recently as associate director, but also as director of operations and director of community relations and development.

“We congratulate Carolyn and look forward to a continued excellent working relationship between Morris County government and the Food Pantry,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo. “They provide a very important service for our countywide community.’’

“It’s an exciting time in our history,” said Lake. “Moving forward, we will build on Rosemary’s legacy by expanding and strengthening our programs, but also look to expand partnerships across our network to fortify the nutrition safety net for all county residents.”

The Interfaith Food Pantry will celebrate Gilmartin’s legacy at its annual Spring Gala, to be held in her honor on April 5 at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. The Gala also marks the Silver (25th) Anniversary of the IFP.

For further information about the gala please contact Sandra Benedict, Director of Development, at (973) 538-8049, ext. 221 or [email protected].