Parsippany Focus Magazine - February 2023

2022 Woman’s Club

Spelling Bee Winner

Woman’s Club Honors Spelling Bee Winners

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) held its Seventh Annual Spelling Bee at Parsippany Hills High School auditorium on Friday, January 13.

Twenty-five fifth-grade students representing all ten of the Parsippany Elementary Schools participated in the Spelling Bee. Enthusiastic parents, family members, and teachers watched the students as they approached the microphone to spell each word.

Judging the event were Melissa Kuzma, Director of Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System, William Westhoven, a Gannett NJ Daily Record reporter, and Dr. Matthew Thompson, Parsippany Hills High School Principal.

Mary Ann Coyne, WCPTH club member and chairman of the Seventh Annual Spelling Bee, was the Moderator and club member Marianne Burke was the Pronouncer.

After 29 nail-biting rounds, a winner was declared. The winning word was “addition!”

Taking First Place was Yogita Pansare from Knollwood Elementary School. Rishaan Sharma from Northvail Elementary School captured Second Place. Vaikha Bheemana, from Knollwood Elementary School, came in Third Place.

All three winners are invited to participate in the New Jersey State Federated Women’s Club (NJSFWC) Highlands District Spelling Bee on Saturday, February 11, in Rockaway. The district winners will be invited to the State Championship at the New Jersey State

Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) Headquarters on Saturday, March 18, in New Brunswick.see if the club is right for you.

Events like these are made possible by the various fundraising activities the Woman’s Club conducts throughout the year. Please consider supporting the club with these efforts so they can continue to support various community organizations.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC, which are the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the country/state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. New members are always welcome! Come to the next General Meeting on Monday, February 27, to see if the club is right for you.

For more information, call Ginny at (973) 8870336, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail. com, visit on the web at www.parsippanywomansclub.org, or follow the club on FACEBOOK, Twitter, or Instagram.

Taking First Place was Yogita Pansare from Knollwood Elementary School

Melissa Kuzma, Director of Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System, William Westhoven, a Gannett NJ Daily Record reporter, and Dr. Matthew Thompson, Parsippany Hills High School Principal.

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Taking First Place in the 2022 Woman’s Club Spelling Bee was Yogita Pansare, a fifth grade student at Knollwood Elementary School Twenty-five fifth-grade students representing all ten of the Parsippany Elementary Schools participated in the Spelling Bee. Enthusiastic parents, family members, and teachers watched the students as they approached the microphone to spell each word.

Message from the Mayor | 6

Famous author Sidney Sheldon once wrote, “My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place – police, firefighters and members of our armed forces.”

A Special Gathering for Ukrainian Students | 8

Like many communities in New Jersey, Parsippany has been a safe haven for Ukrainian families fleeing their home country as a result of Russia’s invasion. Parsippany Schools have welcomed nearly 20 new students from Ukraine.

Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant: “Your Bridge to Turkey” | 10

The proprietors of a popular eatery in downtown Lake Hiawatha state on their website, “Bosphorus Restaurant has been open since 1995. Everything we offer is made from scratch in our kitchen, and it’s made fresh every day.

Supporting New Business | 12

Mayor James Barberio, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and Frank Cahill, Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development welcomed two new businesses to Parsippany. Milagros Mexican Cuisine and NXT LVL Barbershop celebrated a grand opening ribbon cutting recently.

Jameson Snyder Among Area Students on Dean’s List | 18

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Two Parsippany students are among those recognized as achievers Dean’s List at Centenary University. Jameson Snyder and Madison P. Miller both received these honors for this past semester.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Organization conducted Yogathon | 22

The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) organization conducted a Yogathon(Yoga Marathon) event to encourage/promote health/ fitness awareness at the PAL Youth Center.

Taking 1st Place was Yogita Pansare from Knollwood Elementary School

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Junior High Students Performed at Board of Education Meeting

The Central Middle School and Brooklawn Middle School orchestral students performed phenomenally at the Board of Education Reorganization meeting.It was a wonderful collaboration between Ms. MacAdams and Mr. Austerlitz, who programmed beautiful musical selections to highlight the talents of their students.

Famous author Sidney Sheldon once wrote, “My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place – police, firefighters and members of our armed forces.” Today’s world is a very volatile place where we are consistently being barraged by news that can alarm even the bravest of people. Safety, and the feeling of being safe, is paramount to everyone’s piece of mind. We want to know that our families, homes and property are protected. Unfortunately, no longer do we live in a sheltered world like Mayberry. Even though that peaceful era of leaving doors unlocked on homes and cars no longer exists, we can still provide people with the assurance that they can rest at night knowing there are men and women on the road patrolling the streets, keeping them safe and secure.

When I took office last year, I knew that our police department was sorely depleted. The number of officers that we employed was far below what we should have had. The past administration allowed the department to dwindle down to a bare bones force. This was totally unacceptable. It was extremely concerning to me, especially as residents made it known to me that they no longer felt safe in their neighborhoods. Action needed to be taken to bring back the confidence that residents are in safe hands. Trust in the ability of our municipality to protect its residents needed to be regained.

I am happy to say that we have made measurable strides in bringing our police force back to where it needs to be. I have officially appointed Rich Pantina as our Chief of Police. I believe under his guidance and leadership Parsippany’s Police Department will once again rise to the caliber of what it once was. Furthermore, I have sworn in nine new patrol officers. The addition of these new officers will dramatically raise the number of cars patrolling our neighborhoods. You will once again see an increased police presence on the streets in the community. Residents have stated that this was a noticeable void, and I hope that their minds will be set at rest knowing their voices have been heard.

I would like everyone to know that this is just the beginning to replenishing the department. I will not be satisfied until we are back to a fully staffed force. This is a work in progress, but I am happy to state that we are headed in the right direction. As residents you have a right to protection and the knowledge that you are secure, and as Mayor it is my job to make sure it is done. And without a doubt, I can assure you that it will be done, as safety is and always will be a priority for my administration.

Mayor James R. Barberio

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A Message From the Superintendent A Special Gathering for Ukrainian Students

Like many communities in New Jersey, Parsippany has been a safe haven for Ukrainian families fleeing their home country as a result of Russia’s invasion. Parsippany Schools have welcomed nearly 20 new students from Ukraine. In an effort to support the students and connect them with fellow Ukrainian peers, the district partnered with the Police Athletic League (PAL) to host an afternoon of games and pizza for the students. Our goal was for the students to meet each other in a friendly and informal setting to ease the transition to a new country and welcome them into our school community.

The students were excited to be there and make new friends. They played games like ping pong, basketball and frisbee and enjoyed a pizza lunch. The district gifted them books with a squishy stress toy and Ukrainian stickers.

Special thanks for the kind donations offered by Parsippany’s Best Pizza on Route 46 and to the PAL staff for providing such a fun and welcoming location. Parsippany staff members Emily Holmsen, Debbie Korn, Jenna Brennan, Kristen Didimamoff, Betty Wang-Goarke, Jennifer Cruz, Maureen Odenwelder, Tracey Caso, and Olga Maryn assisted the students by serving as translators and game directors. Supervisor of World Languages/ESL Vicky Santana spearheaded the planning.

Brooklawn Middle School secretary Olga Maryn led the children in two folk songs at the end of the event. The first song, “Chervona Kalyna”, a Ukrainian song that has become the symbol of Freedom and Resilience. “Chervona Kalyna” is a deeply patriotic song about defending Ukraine from invaders. The second song, “Dobryy Vechir Tobi”

(“Good Evening To You”) is a popular Christmas carol in Ukraine. The students enjoyed their time together and returned to their schools with happy hearts and full stomachs.

For any Parsippany families needing assistance with school services, please contact your child’s school counselor or principal. We are committed to helping all our students have a caring and successful school experience.

Dr. Barbara Sargent

Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant: “Your Bridge to Turkey”

By Patrick Minutillo

The proprietors of a popular eatery in downtown Lake Hiawatha state on their website, “Bosphorus Restaurant has been open since 1995. Everything we offer is made from scratch in our kitchen, and it’s made fresh every day. We hope that the warm, intimate atmosphere and our delicious homemade food will make your experience delightful.” That’s saying a lot; don’t say it if you can’t live up to it. I’m glad to report that based on my visit to this long-standing, family-owned and operated Turkish / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern restaurant, they can clearly back up this claim and even exceed it in many ways.

This month’s review led me to Bosphorus and my usual crew of enthusiastic foodie friends. I had always heard positive comments regarding Bosphorus, and I cannot explain why it took me so long to get here, especially since I live within walking distance. But like they say, better late than never.

Located on North Beverwyck Road (across from the 7-Eleven), you will find this relatively small restaurant on the end of a small group of businesses. The exterior is simple but attractive and

welcoming. Step inside, and you are immediately met with a spotlessly clean, warm, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. The cute little eatery has a welcoming ambiance, with about ten tables and a capacity of 35 people.

The ten tables are carefully situated around the room, offering comfortable spacing for diners. Tables covered with white linen tablecloths, floral Turkish table runners, sparkling glasses, small dishes, and a soft color scheme of wood and faux

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Step inside, and you are immediately met with a spotlessly clean, warm, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere.

Parsippany Celebrates Two Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

Milagros Mexican Grill celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill cut with ribbon on Saturday, January 14, Milagros Mexican Cuisine is located at 3835 Route 46 East.

Milagros, a taste of fusion Mexican with unique, rich latin flavors & exquisite drinks.

NXT LVL Barbershop located at 335 Smith Road recently celebrated their grand opening. Celebrating and cutting the ribbon with owner and Master Barber Brian Halpin was Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Michael dePierro, Council President Loretta Gragnani, Councilmen Paul Carifi, Jr., Frank Neglia, and Justin Musella. Representing Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee were Chairman Frank Cahill, Vice Chairman Dr. Bhagirath Maheta, and Secretary Raj Dichpally. In addition, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso and Board members Nicolas Limanov and Ildiko Peluso. Morris County Commissioner Director John Krickus, Commoners Stephen Shaw, and Tayfun Selen.

NXT LVL Barbershop is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor James Barberio cutting the ribbon at the grand opening celebration of Milagros Mexican Cuisine

Parsippany Economic Development Committee presented Milagros with a plaque welcoming them to Parsippany

Parsippany Economic Development Committee Chairman Frank Cahill presented Master Barber Brian Halpin with a plaque welcoming NXT LVL to Parsippany. Council President Loretta Gragnani looks on.

Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant: “Your Bridge to Turkey”

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brick enhance the experience and set a calming mood. Wall decorations, hangings, and accents are simple, except for the large, framed picture of Turkey’s significant Bosphorus Bridge, which is the focal point of one wall. The picture of the suspension bridge is certainly appropriate since the restaurant takes its name in recognition of that bridge. It is one of three suspension bridges in Istanbul, which spans the Bosphorus strait and connects Europe and Asia. Since Faruk and Serap Sahin, owners of the establishment, fare from Istanbul, the honored photo on the wall is certainly understandable.

Two large windows on the face of the building provide comfortable natural lighting, as soft music plays in the background as you peruse Bosphorus’ tantalizing menu. Our very personable and friendly server, Yahya Pinar, immediately addressed our needs as he prepared our chosen table. Service was quick, attentive, and professional. As the group looked over the lunch and dinner menus, Yahya was happy to answer any questions we may have had. By now, this group was familiar with this cuisine based on our previous visits to many of the general area’s

excellent choices of Turkish/Mediterranean restaurants.

The menu offers a wide selection of soups, salads, appetizers, hot appetizers, entrees, combinations (lamb, chicken, or a combo of both), sautés (which require a 30-minute cooking time and includes choices of chicken, spinach, calamari, and shrimp), and desserts. Many of your traditional Turkish dishes are listed: Manti, Falafel, Kibbeh, Kebab,

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Step inside, and you are immediately met with a spotlessly clean, warm, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere.

The Hummus (Mashed Chickpeas seasoned with fresh garlic, lemon, tahini, and herbs)

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Adana, Gyro, Shrimp, Salmon, Bronzini (whole fish), etc., all available. Everything was appealing, and choosing one dish over another was not easy. It was decided to share a couple of appetizers before moving on to the entrees. The hummus was our starting point, with a side of flatbread, Fried Eggplant, and Shepard Salad. The Hummus (Mashed Chickpeas seasoned with fresh garlic, lemon, tahini, and herbs) was melt-in-yourmouth delectable. A Creamy, light, rich garlicky dip oozing with rich umami flavors, which went perfectly with the pillowy soft Turkish Flatbread. No wonder it’s a Turkish staple. The Fried Eggplant (Sliced eggplant, pan-fried in olive oil, and served with yogurt sauce), a classic Turkish appetizer, had a soft, mild, creamy texture and a fantastic earthy flavor. Our other shared appetizer was their highly praised Shepherd Salad (a mosaic of freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers with red wine vinegar and olive oil and topped with feta cheese). The story goes shepherds would go to their farms, taking some of their daily crops, including cucumbers, tomatoes, and other delicious ingredients, and mixing them together into a salad. From then on, this common dish was named after

the shepherds who made them. The salad was light and healthy, and you could clearly tell that the vegetables were as crisp and fresh as the day they were picked. The flavors of the seasonings, lemon juice, and olive oil enhanced this very tasty and refreshing appetizer.

For an entrée, we decided to share a large Bosphorus Mixed Grill (Combination of Shish, Adana, Chicken Adana, Meatballs, Gyro, Cop Shish,

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Server Yahya Pinar, Owner/Chef Faruk Sahin, and Patrick Minutillo.

Fried Eggplant

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Jameson Snyder Among Area Students on Dean’s List

Two Parsippany students are among those recognized among Dean’s List achievers at Centenary University. Jameson Snyder and Madison P. Miller both received these honors for this past semester.

Jameson is a Morris County VoTech Senior with dual enrollment at Centenary.

Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.8 or above and complete a minimum of 12 semester credits.

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, with its equestrian facility in Washington Township.

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Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant: “Your Bridge to Turkey”

vegetables. A highly satisfying dish, and we all agreed, a great selection.

We finished our meal with Kunefe and a Turkish coffee. Kunefe is a classic Turkish dessert. A warm, sweet, crisp, decadent cheese-filled pastry made from shredded dough and topped with powdered pistachios. I’ve never had it before, but I would not hesitate to order it again. The coffee’s strong, bold, bittersweet taste paired well with the Kunefe and was similar to finalizing a meal with an espresso.

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and Lamb Chops). The Bosphorus Mixed Grill is a generously sized platter of food listed on the menu as a serving of three. We made a special request that it be modified to meet the needs of the five of us, and they were more than happy to accommodate our request. Our very impressive and visually stunning platter of assorted delicacies arrived quickly, and there were abundant savory choices to select from. The aroma of the dish itself was a treat. I should note that everything we had was beautifully plated, perfectly seasoned, and expertly prepared. Turkish cuisine is noted as always being hearty, flavorful, and unpretentious, and that was evident in this wonderful meal.

The Mixed Grill included grilled lamb chops that were sweet, juicy, and delicious; fragrant and tender shish kebab; earthy and savory Adana kebab, a spicy, long lamb mince kebab, roasted and beautifully spiced gyros; wooden skewered cop shish, a lamb shish kebab, all marinated to perfection, making every bite flavorful through and through, and perfect to go with the accompanying hot and tzatziki sauces. And all these juicy, tender, and enticing portions of assorted meats came nestled upon a bed of fluffy white rice and

After dinner, I had an opportunity to sit down with Chef/Owner Faruk Sahin. The very personable Mr. Sahin told me that “his greatest satisfaction in owning Bosphorus is seeing his customers enjoy their food and leave his restaurant happy. When customers leave happy, it makes me happy”! Mr. Sahin immigrated to the United States (New Jersey) from Istanbul, Turkey, in 2018, and he and his wife Serap acquired Bosphorus in 2019. He said that he learned everything about the business from his predecessor, Muzaffar Elmas, whose tutelage and mentorship have maintained the same high-quality standards for both the restaurant’s food and service. In fact, Bosphorus has had the same Head Chef, Mehmet Kaja, for the past 12 years.

All the dishes at Bosphorus are homemade and fresh. Their produce is sourced from local farmers’ markets every two days. Their meat is sourced regularly from a couple of different distributors, ensuring quality and freshness. As previously stated, Turkish cuisine, distinctive for its variations in tastes, is known to be inherently healthy, highly seasonal, highly nutritious, and fresh-tasting food. Bosphorus definitely hits home on all those qualities. Bosphorus provides a great dining experience, delicious food, a casual yet classy ambiance, friendly service, reasonable prices, and fresh, healthy food made with care.

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Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Closed Mondays. Bosphorus Restaurant (Turkish Restaurant) is located at 32 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha. (973) 335-9690. https://bosphorus-nj.com.

Shepherd Salad (a mosaic of freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers with red wine vinegar and olive oil and topped with feta cheese)

BUILDING ON TRUST

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Organization conducted Yogathon

The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) organization conducted a Yogathon(Yoga Marathon) event to encourage/promote health/ fitness awareness at the PAL Youth Center on Sunday, January 29.  The event’s purpose was to encourage everyone in the North Jersey area, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith, or nationality to participate and achieve personal goals of a healthy lifestyle.

“Yoga for Health; Health for HumanityYogathon” event was participated by more than 100+ people (including children). Where all the participants did continuous yoga (Surya Namaskar - Sun Salutation) for two hours.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio attended the inaugural event and presented a Proclamation to the organization, appreciating the health/fitness event.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin

Musella also participated in Yogathon and did yoga with everyone.

At the conclusion, Musella distributed certificates to all the participating children to encourage them to spend time on exercises and be fit/ healthy actively.

Councilman Justin Musella also participated in Yogathon.

Councilman Justin Musella distributed certificates to the participating children to encourage them to spend time on exercises and be fit/healthy actively.

Medical/Surgical RN Open House at Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health System is committed to recruiting the best and the brightest, and provides its team members with a rewarding career experience.

They are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named to the Fortune “Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For” list for the 14th year in a row. They believe you’ll find that our culture of collaboration and extraordinary caring exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our team members.

Medical/Surgical Nursing Open House will be held on Wednesday, February 22,from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Overlook Medical Center, Bouras Auditorium, 9 Beauvoir Ave, Summit.

Atlantic Health System is comprised of Morristown, Overlook, Chilton, Hackettstown and Newton Medical Centers and welcomes internal movement and growth.

Adopt Piper, 10-Year Old Female Pit Bull Mix

Piper, a 10 year old female Pit Bull Mix is ooking for a new home.

Piper is the sweetest girl who just wants to be in your company! She loves to lay next to you on the couch and soak up your attention. She greets everyone she meets with a wagging tail and smile on her wrinkly face! Piper is quiet and affectionate. While Piper may be a golden girl, she still loves to play tug-of-war and spend time outside

Piper would love a home where her people are almost always home that has lots of human visitors for her to love on!

Piper loves to go for short walks and walks well on leash. Piper is very smart and treat motivated! She has mastered commands “sit,” “wait,” and “paw.”

Piper was found as a stray and brought into a local, municipal shelter before being rescued by WISE.

Piper is currently taking daily seizure medication that she will need for the rest of her life. She will need a committed owner who will make sure Piper is comfortable in her golden years.

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website wiseanimalrescue.org/adoption-application.

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Piper was found as a stray and brought into a local, municipal shelter before being rescued

You must complete the registration process. The gift card will be sent electronically to the phone number used in registration within ten days. Gift cards redeemable only at Parsippany, Kenvil and Cedar Knolls IHOP locations. Not valid with other discounts or coupons. Gift cards are not redeemable for cash. Only one promotional gift card per purchase

This new feature of Parsippany Focus magazine will highlight “then and now” photographic series entitled “The Passage of Time.” Longtime resident Stephen Pellegrino is our contributing editor of this new feature. If you have any photos that you might want Mr. Pellegrino to consider, please send them to news@parsippanyfocus.com

Hanover Trails Steak House was a restaurant located on Route 10 just over the Parsippany-Troy Hills border in Hanover Township. It had imitation Victorian style architecture designed to emulate frontier towns in the Old West, as seen in so many western movies. This establishment didn’t last very long; it was built in the mid-1970s and demolished in 1983, the same year this picture was taken. I remember eating there once—it was considered something special.

In 1984, the new Marriott Hotel was built on the site. The hotel was quite controversial at the time, since no building in the township had ever been erected that was eight stories high! In fact, before construction began, the local fire department brought their ladder truck to the site so its 75 foot ladder could be extended into them air so that local residents could get some idea of what a eight-story building height would look like!

Parsippany Focus Presents Plaque to Envy Sports Club

Parsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill presented Envy Sports Club General Manager, Xa’n Louis, with a plaque of the January 2023 issue of Parsippany Focus magazine.

Envy Sports Club was featured on the cover as “Parsippany’s Best Kept Secret.” Envy Sport Club is located inside Parsippany Sheraton at 199 Smith Road.

How to Claim Your Morris Now APP Free Business Listing

Are you a small business in Morris County? Did you claim your free Morris Now listing? What are you waiting for?  It’s easy to claim your free listing by visiting www.morrisnow.com.

Need help? We will have a Zoom meeting on Friday, February 17, at 2:30 p.m.  The webinar is free, and you will receive a valuable guide entitled “2023 Marketing Campaign.”  This guide will help you plan inexpensive local or free advertising opportunities that you may not even be aware of.

You must register for this event by visiting morrisfocus.com/morris-now-app.   Once you register, you will receive the link for the event.

The Morris Now mobile app is more than just  supporting our beloved locally-owned businesses. It’s about our entire community and the local residents making the Morris County, New Jersey area a special place to live and work daily!

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messages will keep you fully informed about everything in the Morris County, New Jersey area. Allin-one, easy-to-use mobile app on your phone at no cost to download.

Our strong passion is also about supporting locally owned businesses, too! We encourage you to download our local app and use it to locate and support the men and women who own local businesses in our town. By working together as a community, we can keep the local revenue from leaving the Morris County, New Jersey area by using our proximity-based technology!

Join us in making the Morris area a smarter community to live in a while creating closer relationships within our community!

Please also know that our mobile app is proudly owned and operated right here in Parsippany, New Jersey!

To download our free app, visit the Apple Store or Google Play or visit www.morrisnow.com

I finally got relief from my chronic pain!

Roberta L. of Morris Plains, NJ found herself living in constant pain. She felt as though she was walking on pins and needles, becoming weaker and weaker every day. “I was beginning to worry that one day I would be wheelchair bound.” Roberta’s story is all too familiar for the over 3 million people in the U.S. suffering from Peripheral Neuropathy (PN). When asked how PN was affecting her quality of life, she responded, “It is difficult to even walk up and down stairs and do other things we usually take for granted. My doctor told me I just had to live with the pain or take more medication for the rest of my life!”

Fortunately for Roberta, Restoration Health Acupuncture & Nutrition combines the time-tested science of acupuncture with technology originally developed by NASA to expedite recovery and healing of this debilitating disease. After a series of treatments, Roberta is taking stairs with stride!

If you’re living life in constant pain and discomfort, are experiencing burning, tingling, weakness or numbness in your arms, hands, legs or feet, or loss of balance or falling, Restoration Health Acupuncture & Nutrition can help!

Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Junior Squad Volunteers

The Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Junior Squad is for individuals that aren’t 18 years of age yet.

PVAS maintains a Junior Squad for anyone interested in riding that is at least 16 years of age.

The Junior Squad rides with a crew of at least two Senior member EMTs on a regular shift once a week: (Monday through Friday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or Saturday or Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

They will assist Senior EMT

members on calls and squad-related business. After a firm commitment Junior members may also be eligible to become certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). To volunteer visit www.pvas.org.

Mayor’s Action Center Mayor James R. Barberio

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Listens: The Mayor’s Action Center welcomes any request for service or information. No matter what the problem or question, every effort is made to give a prompt response. Please use GovPilot to report a concern, the concern can be reported at any time via online form or through the Gov-Pilot App.

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Chef Matt’s Lemon Cello

Chef Matt’s Lemon Cello

Limoncello

• 12 lemons, peel only

• 750 ML Everclear- Grain Alcohol

• 1500 ML water

• 6 Ounces Sugar

Peel the lemon, use just the yellow part, try not to get too much white pith. Place lemon peel in a mason jar and cover with the Everclear.

Let sit 10 days.

Pour water into a stock pot, add sugar and dissolve over high heat. Whisk the sugar while heating, 2-3 minutes. Let cool.

Place strainer over the pot. Pour the mason jar of lemon infused alcohol through the strainer. Discard peel and whisk the water/alcohol mixture. Bottle the Limoncello and serve cold.

Most recipes use a LOT of sugar! What makes my recipe different is the lesser amount of sugar. Try the finished product and you will find it has plenty of sweetness.

Makes a great gift, especially if you can find a fancy bottle.

Chef