About The Municipal Alliance Committee

The Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC) has been active in Parsippany Troy-Hills Township for over thirty years. The Committee’s mission is prevent alcohol and drug abuse within the Parsippany community. In pursuit of this mission, MAC committee members organize and coordinate the efforts of the public schools, police force, and other organizations to create a stronger community and healthier individual citizens, thereby reducing the likelihood of drug and alcohol abuse.

MAC Meetings are open to the public, and we encourage anyone who would like to get involved to attend our next meeting. You can also send questions or ideas to us directly via email - parsippanymac@gmail.com

For more information visit Morris County’s Municipal Alliance.

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Summary of Municipal Alliance Programs

Elementary Schools

Adopt a Student

This program has evolved into an educational mentoring program due to significant changes in the demographics of the schools. Students meet after school with high school mentors, under the supervision of school staff, to enhance their learning skills. The program will provide basic skills development and practice. The opportunity to improve self-image and reduce the likelihood of becoming at-risk for ATOD abuse is also explored by mentors.

After School Extension

Teachers work with students in this after school program to provide enhancement to those who are having academic or behavioral difficulties. Tutorials are provided in basic skills to enable students to better meet the academic goals required to achieve proficiency at the 8th grade level. Counseling is also provided to help in the development of cooperative, conflict resolution and personal growth skills. There is an emphasis on developing drug resistance and an educational component involving ATOD abuse

Homework Club at Eastlake, Knollwood and Lake Parsippany Schools

The Homework Club is designed to provide after school academic learning for students who have difficulty with academic progress. These students generally come from home environments that are not supportive of education due to family problems, drug and/or alcohol abuse, cultural issues or language difficulties (bilingualism). This enables students to master academics at a higher level and develop positive attitudes toward school both of which contribute to a better self image. The program will implement a counseling component that includes ATOD resistance skills.

Talking to Children

Parent Skills Workshops are open to all township parents and are co-sponsored by the school district, school counselors and joint PTA’s. The program is designed to teach parents not only how to talk to their children, but how to listen to them as well. One of the goals of the workshop includes helping children to express anger appropriately. In addition, they will be taught how to talk to their parents and how to listen to them. Adele Faber, noted author in the area of helping children and parents work together, will address the participants of the workshop. Led by the school counselor, follow-up throughout the year with small group discussions will be conducted in each school to further facilitate this process and monitor problems.

Middle Schools

Brooklawn Bridge/Central Connection

This fifth grade program provides an opportunity for students to learn about and participate in activities at the middle school level prior to their entrance (moving up). The students are assisted by peer leaders in their orientation to middle school activities including how to dress, use of lockers, cafeteria and the many other issues that will confront them as they transition to the next school level. They learn about conflict resolution, meet their future classmates and develop friendships through trust-building exercises.

Parent Skills Workshops

This middle school program is open to all parents for assistance with developing skills for communications and dialogues with their children regarding drugs, alcohol and other issues that can create future problems.

Peer Leadership

The peer leaders are trained to mentor students, provide conflict resolution and are responsible for the Brooklawn Bridge Program activities. In addition, they develop skits on ATOD issues which are presented at their school, the elementary schools and for the Brooklawn Bridge program. The peer program is facilitated by the substance abuse counselor who instructs the students on how to develop their programs.

Talking to Children

Parent Skills Workshops are open to all township parents and are co-sponsored by the school district, school counselors and joint PTA’s. The program is designed to teach parents not only how to talk to their children, but how to listen to them as well. One of the goals of the workshop includes helping children to express anger appropriately. In addition, they will be taught how to talk to their parents and how to listen to them. Adele Faber, noted author in the area of helping children and parents work together, will address the participants of the workshop. Led by the school counselor, follow-up throughout the year with small group discussions will be conducted in each school to further facilitate this process and monitor problems.

High Schools

Project Graduation

This program provides a drug and alcohol-free environment for seniors following graduation.

Parent Skills Workshops are open to all township parents and are co-sponsored by the school district, school counselors and joint PTA’s. The program is designed to teach parents not only how to talk to their children, but how to listen to them as well. One of the goals of the workshop includes helping children to express anger appropriately. In addition, they will be taught how to talk to their parents and how to listen to them. Adele Faber, noted author in the area of helping children and parents work together, will address the participants of the workshop. Led by the school counselor, follow-up throughout the year with small group discussions will be conducted in each school to further facilitate this process and monitor problems.

MAC Committee ByLaws