PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council is ready to begin work, once the ball drops and 2016 is here.
The Inauguration Ceremony for three Parsippany Council members was held in Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Building on January 1.
Returning Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., and Councilman Michael dePierro along with newcomer Loretta Gragnani was sworn in to serve a four-year term.
Former Councilman Brian Stanton did not run for re-election this year, but sources told to Parsippany Focus, Stanton will be running in an upcoming election.
The oath of office was administered to Council President Paul Carifi, Jr. by Assemblyman Jay Webber, Legislative District 26.
Morris County Clerk and former Councilman Ann Grossi administered the oath of office to Loretta Gragnani and Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce administered the oath of office to Councilman Michael DePierro.
Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Councilman Louis Valori along with Mayor James Barberio were in attendance. Peluso and Valori term ends December 31, 2017.
The Council will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, January 5.
