PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus presents its annual 2017 in review. Township Attorney John Inglesino, Mayor James Barberio, Mayor-elect Michael Soriano, Township Council President Louis Valori, Dr. Barbara Sargent, Fire Destroys Powder Mill Home, Waterview Marketplace, Police Chase, Wild Parties were among the most read and searched for stories in 2017.

Soriano crushes Barberio; McCarthy and Peterson also win – November 7, 2017

PARSIPPANY — Early reports indicate that Michael Soriano won the election by hundreds of votes. Results will be published as they become available. Council candidates Janice McCarthy and Emily Peterson also won. Click here for complete story.

Hundreds of trees torn down at 16+ acre Waterview Marketplace – September 25, 2017

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills celebrates being one of two towns in the State of New Jersey to be named “Tree City” for 40 years by the Arbor Day Foundation, yet it granted the builders of Waterview Marketplace to demolish over sixteen acres of trees.

Waterview Marketplace will be anchored by a Whole Foods Market that will occupy 48,000 square feet of the 150,150-square-foot center set to open in 2018. This Whole Foods Market store is set to become the third location in Morris County, and will feature indoor and outdoor dining space for customers. Click here to read complete story.

Council President Valori issues Resolution to stop Carifi from voting on appointment of new Township Attorney – December 21, 2017

PARSIPPANY — In a last minute attempt to save Township Attorney John Inglesino from being replaced by the new Administration at the annual reorganization meeting, Council President Louis Valori introduced Resolution No. 2017:187 at the final regular Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 19.

The resolution was approved 3-0 with two members abstaining. Council President Louis Valori, Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani voted to approve the resolution, while Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., abstained. Click here to read complete story.

Christmas Fire destroys Powder Mill Home – December 26, 2017

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:42 p.m. from Hoovers Tavern reporting some type of a large fire they could see through the woods on Powder Mill Road. Click here to read complete story.

Parsippany residents want Inglesino gone – December 28, 2017

PARSIPPANY — Many residents spoke during the public session of a special council meeting held on Wednesday, December 28.

The residents were voicing their opinion over the dissatisfaction of the resolution presented by Township Council President Louis Valori in a final attempt to save Township Attorney John Inglesino from being replaced by the new Administration at the annual reorganization meeting. Council President Louis Valori introduced Resolution No. 2017:187 at the regular Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 19. Click here to read complete story.

Parsippany Board of Ed Names New Superintendent – May 5, 2017

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education announced the selection of Dr. Barbara Sargent as Superintendent of Schools.

Dr. Sargent has more than thirty years years of experience in education, most recently serving as the Superintendent of Schools in Readington Township. Click here to read complete story.

Mack-Cali plans to “repurpose” 1633 Littleton Road – February 24, 2017

PARSIPPANY — In a recent article published on Parsippany Focus, regarding repurposing of office buildings in the Mack-Cali Office Complex, we have been told by a representative of Mack-Cali, “Apparently, 1633 Littleton is being repurposed.  Nothing on the other property.” (Editors note: The other property in question is Two Campus Drive, which is vacant and directly behind 1633 Littleton Road.) Roseland Residential Trust, Mack-Cali’s multi-family subsidiary, acquired Two Campus Drive in Mack-Cali’s Business Campus for approximately $5.5 million.  The strategic acquisition will pave the way for the execution of the mixed-use master plan for the Campus in Parsippany. Click here to read complete story.

Police break up wild party on South Beverwyck Road – May 9, 2017

PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany Police Officers responded to a residence near the intersection of South Beverwyck Road and Edgewood Court for a noise complaint on Saturday, May 6 at 11:40 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to Adam Gill, 21, Oak Ridge. He was advised of the complaint and that the 400+ guests should disburse. Click here to read complete story.

Teacher arrested at Littleton School for invasion of privacy – April 21, 2017

PARSIPPANY — On Thursday, April 20, a recording device was located inside an adult designated faculty bathroom at Littleton School by a school employee.

The device was removed and the Parsippany Police Department was immediately contacted. Click here to read complete story.

Police chase ends in arrest of Orest Lopadchak – May 15, 2017

PARSIPPANY — Montville Township Police, Boonton Police, Morris County Park Police and New Jersey State Police aided in the pursuit of an alleged drunk driver who led Morris County Park Police across three towns in a disabled vehicle before his arrest.

Sergeant Edward Koster was patrolling The Tourne, Boonton, at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Saturday when he noticed a car parked in the lower parking lot near the ballfield. Click here for complete story.