PARSIPPANY — In 1989, when Frank Priore learned that his drivers license had long since expired, he not only renewed his license immediately, but he suspended himself as Mayor of Parsippany for one day.
“I think that is the fairest thing I could do with myself,” Priore said at the time.
After a reporter had informed the former mayor that his license had lapsed, Priore leaped into action and demanded that the Chief of Police issue him a summons to ‘set an example.’
“He was kind of shocked,” Priore said at the time. “He said ‘I can’t give you a ticket,’ and I said, ‘You’re being ordered to give me a ticket.'” Priore paid the fine and docked himself a day’s pay.
Last week Parsippany Focus received text messages along with several photos attached from two Lake Hiawatha residents. Both residents, neighbors of Mayor Barberio, complained that a large pickup truck remained parked smack on the middle of Hizzoner’s front lawn.
“I don’t know who to complain to,” one resident lamented, “how do I ask housing [officer] or the police to knock on their boss’ door and say ‘hey move that truck off your [expletive] lawn.'”
Parsippany Code 213-19 (7) states:
The parking of any motor vehicle by an owner, occupant or operator on the lawn of any residential property is strictly prohibited.
All vehicles must park on an improved surface, either paved by asphalt or similar-type material or stoned as a parking area in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 225, Land Use, Subdivisions and Site Plans.
The pickup truck in question according to the mayor’s neighbors has been parked on his lawn since at least last Wednesday and as of early Monday evening, continues to remain on his front lawn.
Parsippany Focus emailed both Police Chief Paul Philipps and Mayor Barberio what they feel should be the appropriate action taken. We will update when either the mayor or chief respond.
What do you think?
UPDATE: Parsippany Focus received a message that as of 9pm Monday, the truck was removed from the lawn and is now parked on the street.
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