Letter to the editor: Opposed to Retention of Mr. Inglesino

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

At last night’s (December 27) special Parsippany Town Council meeting one of the town councilmen stated that John Inglesino should remain the Parsippany lawyer because he is most familiar with the Carifi cases.  Retention of Mr. Inglesino is opposed by the incoming administration and everyone who spoke on this issue at the meeting.

I disagree with the idea of retaining Mr. Inglesino for his Carifi case knowledge for the following reasons:

1.    These cases will take months and maybe years to wrap up.  The town can’t give an attorney control over all legal issues for years just because of one case, which will be a fraction of the legal work needed by the town.

2.    The Carifi cases are not the most important issues in this town.  The council can’t deny the will of the people for years over this one issue.  I did not hear anyone from the public speak in favor of keeping Mr. Inglesino as the town attorney.  

3.    Mr. Inglesino may be most familiar with these cases but attorneys hand off cases all the time – this is not that complex.

4.    If necessary, Mr. Inglesino could be brought in as a consultant on these cases.  This is a much more reasonable way to use his expertise than forcing the town to keep him for all legal matters for years.  

I believe the vote to hire a new attorney will take place after the inauguration on January 1 at town hall.  I encourage residents with opinions  on this subject to attend.

Ken Dolsky

Members of the Fire Department removing Flag from home destroyed Christmas Day

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Members of the Fire Department removing Flag from home destroyed Christmas Day

PARSIPPANY — Firemen from the various Parsippany Volunteer Fire Departments remove the flag from the home destroyed on Christmas Day. The structure at 29 Southwood Drive was deemed unsafe and a local contractor came in to demolish the home.

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.

Volunteer Firemen removing the American Flag from the destroyed home

At 6:44 p.m. a second 911 caller reported the rear of 29 Southwood Drive was on fire and was not aware if any occupants were inside the residence.

Mayor-elect Michael Soriano confirmed that there were no occupants inside the structure. “They are safe,” Soriano said. “They were not inside. We were very worried, and very happy when we saw them.” He said they will be staying with relatives.

Tax records list the owners of the home as Roger Anderson, 82, and Geneva Anderson, 77. They were the only people living at that address, according to Soriano.

While attempting to extinguish the fire, it was determined by on scene fire personnel that the structure was collapsing and was unsafe to enter.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire Investigator Detective M. Czajka and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office CID unit responded to the scene to process the scene and investigate the cause of the fire.

The remains of the house fire on Christmas Night
The remains of 29 Southwood Drive

Letter to the editor: Michele Sylvin, thank you for your 23 years service

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Michele Sylvin, thank you for your 23 years serving the residents of Parsippany. I personally know your quick response time and diligence in all types of matters that came to your attention.

It was a pleasure dealing with you as a township employee and you were second to none (you were tied with Judy Silver).

There were numerous occasions when residents would tell me that woman in the Mayor’s office she is so nice, responsive, and follows up to make sure the matter was taken of. I would ask did you get her name, yes it was Michele.

What most of the residents do not know about Michele was she did not want to be recognized for  the large number of good deeds. She cares about the town more than anyone can realize. The job is not an easy, the public wants everything, their concerns are paramount, and do not want their taxes increased. She was on the front-line “Mayor’s Action Line.

Remember, three administrations and growing diversified community.

It’s going to be an interesting transition without her, if you call the Mayor’s office after January 1 be patient matters will not be handled so quickly. Michelle will be missed.

Roy Messmer
Former Parsippany Resident

Morris County Young Republicans Executive Slate takes oath of office

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Morris County Young Republicans Executive Slate takes oath of office

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Young Republicans 2018 Executive Board formally took the oath of office its Christmas Party on Thursday, December 21 at the Mountain Lakes Club in Mountain Lakes. This event, sponsored by Representative  Rodney Frelinghuysen was attended by over 120 Morris County Republicans, including numerous Elected Officials. Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani and Councilman Michael dePierro were among the elected officials from Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Filling out the executive team are Kevin Staley of Mendham Borough, Vice Chair; Julie Lapatka of Boonton Township, Treasurer; Joseph Bock of Boonton, Secretary; Justin Musella of Morris Township, State Committeeman; and Tia Fritze of Roxbury, State Committeewoman.

Bock served as MCYR Chairman for 2016 and 2017.

Ugalde, 21, is a senior at the College of Saint Elizabeth. She is a member of the Municipal Alliance Committee in Randolph and the Randolph Township Republican Committee, and is considering a career in law and policy.

As chair, she plans to work to increase MCYR membership and to encourage existing members to become more involved as campaign volunteers to help elect Republicans candidates in Morris County and throughout New Jersey in 2018.

“Sydney is an outstanding young woman who has the ability to re-energize the young Republicans residents of Morris County, to help maintain the solid Republican leadership that has made Morris County that best place to live in New Jersey,” said Morris County Freeholder Doug Cabana.

These young men and women offer an energy and enthusiasm which portends a great future for continued Republican Party leadership in Morris County for decades to come,’’ said Morris County Sheriff James Gannon.

“Congratulations to Sydney Ugalde, who hails from my hometown, and to the entire impressive slate of Young Republican leaders for 2018,” said Randolph Republican Municipal Chair and former Mayor Roman Hirniak.

The Morris County chapter of the Young Republicans is one of the most influential in the state, and is affiliated with the New Jersey Young Republican Federation and the Young Republican National Federation.

In 2017, the Morris County Young Republicans held monthly meetings throughout the county, including forums featuring Republican candidates for Governor, Freeholder, and the State Legislature.

During the 2017 summer and fall, MCYR members were actively involved in various  Republican campaigns and two members, Brian Bergen of Denville and Michael Inganamort of Chester Township, won seats on their local municipal governing bodies.

The Morris County Young Republicans are actively recruiting for new members. Any registered Republican in Morris County between the ages of 18-40 can become a member of the Morris County Young Republicans by paying yearly dues of $35.00.

For more information on the MCYR click here.

Matt Rooney

Join Morris County Young Republicans for the first meeting of 2018 featuring guest speaker Matt Rooney of Save Jersey on Thursday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.

The event will be held at Vinnie’s Pizzeria and Ristorante, 406 Main Street, Boonton, sponsored by Freeholder John Cesaro.

This event is free and open to the public of all ages and we will be serving dinner and refreshments, guests over 21 may bring their own beverages.

For any questions, please e-mail morrisyr@gmail.com.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council to hold special meeting

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Council to hold special meeting
Council President Lou Valori

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council President Louis Valori scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, December 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss:

  1. Resolution of the Township Council of The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Authorizing The Execution of an Agreement with Morris Corporate Center VI, LLC for the installation and maintenance of landscaping on a portion of the property known as 100 Cherry Hill Road (Block 136, Lot 44) in the Township Of Parsippany-Troy Hills;
  2. Resolution of the Township Council of The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Authorizing a Mobile Intensive Care Unit Affiliation Agreement with Prime Healthcare Services;
  3. Resolution of the Township Council of The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Authorizing a Developer’s Agreement with 700 Mountain Way;
  4. Resolution Canceling 2016 Tax Overpayments.

Any other action reasonably related thereto may also be taken. Formal action may or not be taken.

For additional information contact the Township Clerk, Khaled Madin at (973) 263-4350.

 

 

 

Christmas Fire destroys Powder Mill Home

Frank L. Cahill
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Christmas Fire destroys Powder Mill Home

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.

The occupants lost everything
The remains of the house fire on Christmas Night

Mount Tabor Fire Department, Par-Troy EMS and officers began responding to the area.

At 6:44 p.m. a second 911 caller reported the rear of 29 Southwood Drive was on fire and was not aware if any occupants were inside the residence.

Multiple officers, along with Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1, Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3, Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department District 4, Boonton Fire Department RIT, Cedar Knolls Fire Department RIT, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad and Par-Troy EMS responded to the scene.

Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2 was used for coverage if any further assistance or emergency calls were received.

The remains of 29 Southwood Drive

Mayor-elect Michael Soriano confirmed that there were no occupants inside the structure. “They are safe,” Soriano said. “They were not inside. We were very worried, and very happy when we saw them.” He said they will be staying with relatives.

Tax records list the owners of the home, at 29 Southwood Drive, as Roger Anderson, 82, and Geneva Anderson, 77. They were the only people living at that address, according to Soriano.

While attempting to extinguish the fire, it was determined by on scene fire personnel that the structure was collapsing and was unsafe to enter.

A construction company was contacted and the house was demolished.

The fire was brought under control and extinguished and all personnel departed the scene by Tuesday, December 26 at 1:20 a.m.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire Investigator Detective M. Czajka and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office CID unit responded to the scene to process the scene and investigate the cause of the fire.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department 6 Chief Scott Serrecchia on the scene.

One firefighter was transported to Saint Clares Hospital by Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad after falling on some ice and injuring his leg.

The occupants are currently staying with family. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.  

Letter to the editor: Déjà vu all over again in Parsippany

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Back to business on December 27, 2017 4:30 PM: Council President Louie Valori called for a special meeting regarding the Hold-over status of Township Attorney John Inglesino.

On November 7, 2017, the voters of Parsippany voted out Mayor Barbiero because of Township Attorney John Inglesino. I have stated in previous letter to the editor, just watch September 12, 2017 council meeting tape.

Open question, (I think I know the answer): How did Mayor Barbiero and John Inglesino comprise Louie Valori? 

Parsippany Life reporter, Cindy Forrester, covered on December 28, 2008 7:30PM a special meeting where basically the town council for political reasons rip-off the taxpayers for $750,000 joining Morris County Joint Insurance Fund in lieu of being insured by Fortune 500 Company. Mr. Michael dePierro was also on the council at that time.

Now, this meeting, John Inglesino is not only trying to keep his $800,000 per year fee (which can not be replaced easily) his firm will be billing the town for this resolution, it’s absurd!

I am not a fan of Govern-Elect, but the first matter his Attorney General should address is corruption, mismanagement, and self serving politics in Parsippany

Residents get to the meeting tomorrow, December 27, at 4:30 p.m.

If only U.S. Attorney William Fitzpatrick sent an operative because Chris Christie can not protect Inglesino anymore and President Trump knows better.

Roy Messmer
Former Parsippany resident

Man Found Guilty of Sexual Assault of a Five Year Old Child

Frank L. Cahill
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Man Found Guilty of Sexual Assault of a Five Year Old Child

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Roxbury Police Chief Marc Palanchi announce that Cameron Muir, 23, Stanhope, was found guilty of two counts of Sexual Assault, crimes of the second degree, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, crimes of the third degree, after a jury trial before the Honorable Sohail Mohammed, J.S.C. (Passaic Vicinage).

On March 25, 2012, the then five year-old female victim disclosed to a family member that the Defendant had sexually assaulted her on two occasions. The first act occurred when the victim was four years-old and the Defendant was 17 years-old.  The second act occurred when the victim was five years-old and the Defendant was 18 years old.  Mr. Muir was babysitting the victim at the time of the acts in question.

On the afternoon of December 21, 2017, the jury returned a verdict in this matter.  In addition to the verdict of guilty on the charges of Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, the jury acquitted the Defendant of charges of first degree Aggravated Sexual Assault.  Defendant was remanded to the Passaic County Jail and is expected to be sentenced on April 25, 2018.

Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez and Assistant Prosecutor Alyssa DiSturco represented the State in these proceedings.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Roxbury Police Department, specifically, Lieutenant Dean Adone, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, specifically, Sergeant Marshall Wang, for their efforts in this matter.

Letter to the editor: Another Promise Broken; Smooth Transition to Soriano

Frank L. Cahill
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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Parsippany has a mayor–council system under the Faulkner Act. The MAYOR presides over Council. Exercises the executive power of municipality. Votes only to break ties. Has veto subject to override by 2/3 of all Council members. Appoints administration, attorney, tax collector, tax assessor, treasurer, and department heads with Council approval. May remove department heads upon written notice to Council.  

In the recent past a council-vote was taken in which town attorney John Inglesino was voted not to continue as township attorney due to conflicts of interest with Councilman Paul Carifi and other matters concerning his association with corporate developers. At this time the council voted Inglesino out. Mayor Barberio then through his “executive privilege” informed the council after the vote, that Inglesino would be staying. The council then asked; why was a vote allowed in the first place?

How now can council members Valori, dePierro and Gragnani attempt to pass a similar resolution before the new executive takes office, at the same time disenfranchising a fellow council-member? 

How can council president Valori have more power than the newly elected mayor or any mayor in that the power of appointment is the mayors alone; pending council approval? Valori is being the cart before the horse, most likely a tactic under the guiding light of Inglesino.

 Mr. Inglesino tactics to stay in power under Barberio’s administration as our real mayor has disrupted our mayor-council system of governance; using public funds to stifle his rival through lawsuits paid for by Parsippany taxpayers. The real conflict of interest is Inglesino’s promotion of himself while he improperly advocates for candidates favoring him and his law firm’s interest; of real estate developers power over the people of Parsippany and manipulation of our master plan. Development that ignores environmental resources and best practices in land use to profit corporate developers who sue Parsippany when they can’t get their way, which also benefits his law firm, the same law firm that surrenders Parsippany’s quality of life while Parsippany pays to lose, in the favor of those developers. 

Is this the smooth transition promised by Mayor Barberio? This reminds one of the promises made after the Waterview No Vote and the promise of open space for that fought over environmental constrained and valuable landscape. No doubt the tactics of how to make and break this promise occurred under the guiding light of Inglesino’s law firm, which Barberio, dePierro and Gragnani blindly follow. 

Elected officials duty is to the electorate, however it seems what we have officials whom have placed themselves above the town, in the interest of outside corporate developers, whom are about to continue to use Parsippany for their schemes to accomplish their goals of continued sprawl and speculation development where the rights of property over the right to a future of sustainability, health, safety and welfare are ignored.

During the Waterview episode councilman Valori used the term “corruption” in reference to the Barberio/Inglesino administration and the tactics of the planning board. What happened to change the mind of this official; as to siding now with the very elements of those improper means? 

Nick Homyak
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034

Annual Central Jersey Cat Fanciers scheduled at Parsippany Sheraton

Frank L. Cahill
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Annual Central Jersey Cat Fanciers scheduled at Parsippany Sheraton

PARSIPPANY — Central Jersey Cat Fanciers will be having its sixteenth Annual cat show at the Sheraton Parsippany, 199 Smith Road, on January 5 to January 7.

Show hours will be 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Price for admission is $10.00 adults, $7.00 seniors, $7.00 children (4-12) and children under four for free.

An expected 200 cats will be present and competing at this show. Judging will take place in seven different rings each day.

This will be an opportunity to see many different breeds of cats including Bengals, Sphynx, Maine Coons, Siamese, Oriental Shorthairs, Ragdolls, Munchkins, Persians, Toygers, Savannahs, Siberians, and many more breeds.

There is also a special category for household pets and kittens, which need not be purebreds. Final awards will be presented in each category. People will be bringing their cats to compete from all over the country as well as several people from outside the United States. We will be having feline health presentations around noon on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the cats and kittens, there will be many vendors selling gift items for you and your pet, scratching posts, magazines, jewelry, toys as well as unusual items.

There will also be food available at the hotel. We have invited a rescue group, Angel Paws, to attend the show. They will be bringing homeless pets for adoption. The telephone number for information about the show is (570) 807-0406. You can also send email requests to nycsa@aol.com.

You can obtain detailed directions to the Sheraton by calling (973) 515-2000.

Lakeland Hills YMCA Exceeds Annual Campaign Goal

Frank L. Cahill
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Lakeland Hills YMCA Exceeds Annual Campaign Goal

MOUNTAIN LAKES —  The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is happy to announce the success of their annual GIVE A KID THE Y campaign. More than $220,000 was raised for financial aid scholarships that provide funds for membership, childcare, camp and more to those experiencing financial hardship. Adding a thank-you banner to the campaign thermometer, shown here, staff and board wish to thank everyone who supported this year’s campaign

The Learning Center at the Morris County School of Technology Accepting Preschool Applications

Frank L. Cahill
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The Learning Center at the Morris County School of Technology Accepting Preschool Applications

DENVILLE — Morris County School of Technology’s learning center, located in Denville, will be accepting applications for the Fall 2018 preschool program.

The Learning Center is an on-site preschool program taught by students in the Academy for Education and Learning and supervised by two certified teachers. Lesson plans are developed using the New Jersey Department of Education’s Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards and address a plethora of topics, which infuse mathematics, literacy, language, social studies, and science concepts. Fine and gross motor skills are developed through a variety of daily activities. 

The program runs Mondays through Thursdays for two sessions each day from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. School is in session from the end of September to the middle of June.

Children must be three years old by October 1, 2018 and residents of Morris County. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Tuition for the year is $1400, which is broken into four equal payments. The first ¼ payment is non-refundable and due at the time of enrollment to secure a spot.

For more information on how to enroll a child in The Learning Center click here and visit  under the Programs tab (The Learning Center).

Fireman from District 2 accompanied Santa to St. Elizabeth

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Fireman from District 2 accompanied Santa to St. Elizabeth

PARSIPPANY — Fireman from Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 2 accompanied Santa to St. Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School on December 22.

Every year the Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 2 firefighters bring Santa to St. Elizabeth and the children perform songs and dance for Santa and the firefighters. 

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 2 firefighters and Santa at St. Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 2 firefighters gives out candy canes to the children as the children tell Santa what they want for Christmas

Santa visits IHOP on Christmas Eve

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Santa visits IHOP on Christmas Eve

PARSIPPANY — Santa was giving out candy canes and children had the opportunity to tell Santa what they would like for Christmas on Christmas Eve at IHOP, 792 Route 46.

IHOP employee Nick Lopez telling Santa what he wants for Christmas.
Nico and Ciava Prestifilippo talking to Santa
IHOP customer Al Goldberg, Manuela Serna with Santa
General Manager Edgar Ortega, Santa and Manager Jonathan Lemus

Rainbow Lakes Fire Department Santa Tour

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Rainbow Lakes Fire Department Santa Tour

PARSIPPANY — A Christmas eve tradition, Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2 tours the neighborhoods of Parsippany and hands out toys to the children before he starts his nightly tour across America.

The Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2 serves fire protection to the Rainbow Lakes, Interpace Commercial Zone, Lower End of Park Road and the Parsippany Hills High School Area.

Breaking news: Working house fire at 29 Southwood Drive

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Breaking news: Working house fire at 29 Southwood Drive

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3, Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2, Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1 and Cedar Knolls Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) were called to a working house fire at 29 Southwood Drive on Monday evening, December 25.

Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department District 4 Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) team was also dispatched as well as Parsippany Rescue and Recovery.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department Arson Officer, Morris County Prosecutors Office, Morris County Sheriff Department is currently investigating the scene.

In addition Rockaway Neck Volunteer Fire Department, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services were also at the scene.

Mayor-elect Michael Soriano was at the scene and speaking to the residents of the home, and they are safe and were not home at the time of the fire.  He said they will be staying with relatives.

Additional details to follow.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department 6 Chief Scott Serrecchia on the scene

Par-Troy Wrestling Club held Holiday Tournament

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Par-Troy Wrestling Club held Holiday Tournament

PARSIPPANY — The Par-Troy Wrestling Club is a township program for kids K-8 to learn the sport of wrestling. The program is a direct feeder program for both Parsippany Hills and Parsippany High wrestling teams. They have close to 100 children in the program currently and compete in various leagues across northern New Jersey. This past weekend, they held our annual Holiday tournament at the Parsippany PAL building.

The Par-Troy Wrestling Club held two separate tournaments, one a K-6th grade duals and the other a K-8th grade duals tournament.

The K-6 team went 4-0 on the day and took home first place for the first time in over four years. The children competed extremely tough and made Parsippany proud!

The K-8 team wrestled well in the afternoon session and looks to compete for a year end title in the Grade School league. The team competes though the winter season culminating with the state tournament!

Wrestling is the world’s oldest sport and a great way for kids to learn self-motivation, hard work, exercise, and most of all have fun and make new friends from all over this great town.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, would like to register, donate, etc. click here , or contact Head Coach Albert Fornini atAlbert.Fornini@wyn.com.

Letter to the editor: DePierro, Gragnani and Valori need to listen to the people of Parsippany

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

During the months just prior to their re-election or election to office, dePierro, Gragnani and Valori will attend every event that they can and pretend to listen to the people who speak with them.  Then when they are elected to office, they turn their heads to the people who voted for them and don’t even have the time to talk to them when seen out in public during non-election times.

To make matters worse, when they are acting in their official capacity as Council people they limit the amount of time Parsippany residents can speak during the open public portion at Council meetings. It used to be 5 minutes and now because of DePierro, Gragnani and Valori, Parsippany residents can only speak for 3 minutes.

I hope that the Parsippany residents will remember that DePierro, Gragnani and Valori don’t have time to hear or listen to what Parsippany residents have to say when it comes time to vote during the next election.

With that said, I would encourage every resident who cares about Parsippany to contact these elected members and voice their concerns.

They have no problem talking to the residents when they are running for office.  So, why would now be any different.

Lou Valori,  36 Gatheringhill Court, Morris Plains 973-889-0065

Michael DePierro, 5 Fernwood Place, Parsippany  973-263-3333 

Loretta Gragnani,  11 Rhoda Terrace, Parsippany  973-335-8796

All of this information about these elected people is available online.

Varshaben Patel
Parsippany

Editors Note: We updated this letter to delete the organization. The writer is a member, but the letter was written as an individual and not as a representative of the organization.

 

 

 

Ylka Padilla named Business Development Advocate of the Year

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Ylka Padilla named Business Development Advocate of the Year

PARSIPPANY — Ylka Padilla was named Business Development Advocate of the Year by The Morris County Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce and its annual Awards Holiday Banque on December 13.

Ylka studied Accounting at Pedo Henriquez Urena University in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She presently is Vice-President, Market Manager at Provident Bank where she has worked for 22 years managing the Morris Plains and Parsippany branches.

She previously worked for Baco de Reservas, Dominican Republic for four years, following her immigration to USA at the age of twenty, she started working for Dover NJ Spanish American Federal Credit Union. As a bilingual banker she has helped the Hispanic community achieve the American Dream through guidance and education. She takes pride and honors where she works with this great community and provide advice on how to grow their business.

Mrs. Padilla volunteers for several non-profit organizations such as Housing Partnership for Morris County as a trustee, Parsippany Soccer Club as a soccer coach for several seasons, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, where she has provided financial education for several troops. She is also a member of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Rotary Club.  She resides in Lake Parsippany with her husband and children.

Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce is the embodiment of an idea that arose in the summer of 1989. Little did the founding members realize what the future and importance of this Chamber would become, not only to the Hispanic-owned small business community, but to all of Morris County and New Jersey.

Two of the three founding members remain active in our Chamber; they are former Chamber Presidents Esperanza Porras-Field and John Sanchez. Neyla Porras de Moreno, the third founding member, moved away from Morris County, but still remains active in another Hispanic Chamber.

MCHACC has grown from an idea to a local, county, state, national and internationally renowned Chamber. At the past National USHCC Convention, we signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce that provides for mutual membership in each others respective Chamber.

Letter to the editor: Thwarting the will of the People

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

Council President Louis Valori introduced Resolution No. 2017:187 at the final regular Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 19 to thwart the will of the people who voted him out of office (and the Mayor too).

The People of Parsippany voted for new leadership and to rid the town of the Township Attorney John Inglesino who was appointed by Mayor James Barberio. This move to prevent the new Mayor from starting with a clean slate is an attempt by the losers of the election to handicap the new administration.

John Inglesino is a partisan who will do anything to undercut the new Mayor and the will of the People.  As Town Attorney he is an employee, yet at Town Council meetings he berates residents who speak up against motions or actions he is in fovor of and benefits from.  No employee should be allowed to verbally attack any resident for speaking their mind.  Anyone who attends Council meetings knows that he speaks more than anyone on the Council with the exception of Lou Valori.  His actions make it clear he cannot serve on the council or the people in Parsippany.  He interests are his paycheck and undercutting the will of the People of Parsippany.

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.

The People of Parsippany removed the Mayor and Council President and John Inglesino was one of the primary reasons they had to go.  This attempt by the Council to leave in place an employee who has put his agenda ahead of the People of Parsippany is an affront.  Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani need to be replaced for putting Party before the People.  I will remember this at the next election and I hope others do as well.

Thank you for your time and have a great day!

Brian Tappan

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