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Mar 7, 2025

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) Women in Business hosted an energizing morning event on “How to Build the Perfect Boundaries in Life & Work—Without Guilt!” The event occurred on Thursday, March 6th, at 8:30 a.m. at PACC headquarters, 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 322.

Attendees enjoyed a complimentary networking session over coffee and bagels, followed by an engaging and practical learning experience led by Ana Jorge, a Work-Life Harmony Expert, Executive Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker.

Jorge shared her expertise in helping professionals establish balance, maximize productivity, and set effective boundaries in their personal and professional lives. Her dynamic approach provided actionable strategies that empowered individuals to control their time, energy, and commitments without guilt.

“Learning to set boundaries effectively is crucial for success,” said Jorge. “This session provided practical steps to help attendees confidently navigate work-life harmony.”

The Women in Business initiative by the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce continued to offer high-value events that foster networking, collaboration, and professional growth for women in all industries.

Parsippany Hosts Free Shred-It Event for Residents

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Mar 7, 2025

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany residents are invited to participate in a Free Shred-It Event on Saturday, May 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Town Hall, located at 1001 Parsippany Blvd.

This initiative provides residents with a secure and convenient way to dispose of sensitive documents, ensuring personal information remains protected from identity theft and fraud. Two trucks are available, and there is no weight limit, so attendees can bring as many documents as needed for safe and efficient shredding.

The event is open to all Parsippany residents, and participants are encouraged to arrive early to take advantage of the free service. Residents should bring paper documents only, as binders, plastics, and non-paper materials will not be accepted.

This initiative is part of the town’s ongoing efforts to support environmental sustainability and data security. It ensures that confidential materials are properly disposed of while also encouraging recycling.

Parsippany Lions Club Hosts Free Vision Screening Event

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Mar 7, 2025

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Lions Club, in collaboration with the Parsippany Library, offers free vision screenings through its “Vision of Hope” program, ensuring everyone deserves 20/20 vision. The event is open to residents of Parsippany and neighboring towns. It will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Parsippany Troy-Hills Library, located at 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany.

This initiative is aimed at individuals, families, and children without vision insurance and families earning up to 200% of the poverty line. A photo ID is required for participation.

How to Register

Residents are encouraged to register in advance for priority check-in by clicking here.

How You Can Help

The Parsippany Lions Club is also seeking donations for eyeglasses to help those in need. Financial assistance for eyeglasses will be provided based on proof of income and available sponsorship funds.

Mail Checks to:
Parsippany Lions Club
1081 Parsippany Blvd., Suite 101
Parsippany, NJ 07054

Send Digital Payments via Zelle:
Parsippany Lions Club
Phone: 862-579-8822

Community Support & Partners

This event is made possible with the support of America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Innovation Intelligence Impact (i3), and New York Life.

For further details, contact Meena A. Upadhyay at (732) 529-5814 or mupadhyay@ft.newyorklife.com.

Join the Parsippany Lions Club in making a visible difference in the community by ensuring better vision for those in need!

Parsippany Neighborhood Watch Partners with Mt. Tabor Fire Department for Fire Safety Presentation

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Mar 7, 2025

Memorial-Day-Parade89 — Mt. Tabor Fire Department

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Neighborhood Watch (PNW) is partnering with the Mt. Tabor Fire Department to host an informative fire safety and emergency response session. The event will occur on Wednesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. at 909 Tabor Road, Morris Plains (District 1 Firehouse).

This collaborative effort aims to educate residents on practical fire safety tips, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to protect their families in emergencies. The Mt. Tabor Fire Department will conduct a live demonstration, offering insight into the rapid response strategies employed by firefighters in critical situations.

“Community safety is a shared responsibility, and by working together, we can ensure that everyone is prepared for the unexpected,” said a representative from the Parsippany Neighborhood Watch. “We encourage residents to join us for this important event and learn to take proactive steps in emergency preparedness.”

Attendees will also be able to engage with local firefighters, ask questions, and receive guidance on home fire prevention, escape planning, and emergency response techniques.

Morris County Teen Arts Festival at CCM Brings Together Students, Educators and the Public

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Mar 7, 2025

MORRIS COUNTY — The 2025 Morris County Teen Arts Festival will be held on Friday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at County College of Morris (CCM). The day-long festival celebrating youth arts will bring together nearly 1,000 middle and high school artists, musicians from across Morris County, and educators for a full day of creative workshops, performances and exhibits. It also provides a platform for students to showcase their work, receive critique and earn an invitation to the prestigious New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival. The public is also invited to enjoy student artwork and performances at the event.

Each year the festival centers around a thought-provoking theme and the 2025 focus is “Art & Consumerism.” This theme encourages students to explore how consumer culture influences their creative work, from the artist’s perspective to the broader reception in the art world.

The festival’s keynote speaker is Anthony Marques, a prominent comic book artist, educator and local business owner. A graduate of the iconic Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in New Jersey, Marques began working as an editor for publishers DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment. A true student of the medium, he has brought new and exciting visions to life as an artist for beloved characters such as Batman, the Green Hornet and the Ghostbusters. In addition to working on numerous projects with these companies, Marques became an instructor at the Kubert School before eventually becoming president and owner of the institution.

Following the keynote, CCM faculty, visiting artists, and current students will offer various activities for participation across CCM’s scenic campus. These include classroom workshops, pop-up performances in the college’s state-of-the-art Music and Technology Building, and outdoor interactive stations on the lawn (weather permitting). This year’s Teen Arts Festival is not to be missed!

Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 and runs through May 1. Space is limited. Visit www.ccm.edu/teenarts/ for more details. Email questions to teenarts@ccm.edu. CCM is located at 214 Center Grove Road in Randolph. The festival is sponsored by Morris Arts, whose mission is to engage and build community through the arts.

Letter to the Editor: Traffic Warning in 2023 Compared to $3.7 Million Buffer called Open Space Scandal Waterview 2013-2017. Statute of Limitations need not apply.

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Mar 7, 2025

Dear Editor:

If a traffic stop from 2023 has no statute of limitations on its ability to be prosecuted, then neither should the Waterview No Rezone fiasco or the open-space scandal.

The depths of Inglesino corruption at Waterview and the Open Space betrayal of the grassroots accomplishment No Rezone have been ignored.

May, 2015. Open Space was promised in October 2013.
In Court to Witness this strange judicial estoppel. That the Judge should have thrown out.
The RD developer’s frivolous lawsuit against the Waterview Mall was then dismissed without prejudice by Inglesino in Morristown Court, allowing the setup he needed to allow RD to return. So, while in the service of Parsippany taxpayers, Inglesino, by dismissing without prejudice, allowed the RD developer to return again to threaten and betray the No Rezone Vote!

The use of Public Housing, as a fear tactic, which Parsippany was also sued for during this time period.
June 2014 R2014-102
Inglesino ended Highlands Regional Conformance process in 2014, which he had suspended, also in favor of his developer buddies, and for false reasons that did not apply to Highlands Conformance Criteria. PTH officials performed no due diligence at the time. (Mayor Soriano restored us and completed Highlands Conformance, which helps check large developers)

February 2015.
On Tuesday, a Morris County Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by RD Realty against Parsippany-Troy Hills seeking to overturn a decision by the township council blocking the construction of a retail development project at Waterview Plaza. (However, the developer was dismissed by Inglesino, while in the pay of Parsippany taxpayers “without prejudice”)

NJDEP Green Acres explains
As background, Parsippany Township applied for a Planning Incentive grant in 1999, which was awarded in 2000. This project allowed them to purchase properties that align with the Township’s Open Space and Recreation Plan, but they were not required to identify specific properties in the application. Once a property becomes a priority acquisition, the township identifies it and sends Green Acres a project reference map.

Please note that the township did not apply for funding for this property in 2013. The township identified Block 421 Lot 29 as a priority acquisition in February 2017. The project reference map submitted to our office in November 2017 identified Lot 29 as 26.64 acres, however, a line was placed on the map delineating the area that would be held for open space as 9.26 acres. It was understood by Green Acres that our participation would be for the 9.26 acres, and not the entire 26.64 acres
As you know, the township ultimately withdrew this parcel from the project.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Green Acres Program. the Highlands Regional Conformance process in 2014, which he had suspended in favor of his developer buddies

So from October 2013, after Barberio’s promise in front of hundreds of people after the No Rezone, no actions occurred for this to come to tuition. Inglesino had another plan.

After the No Rezone Vote, Grassroots Accomplishment, October 2013.

Mayor James Barberio said he would recommend that the township Open Space Committee buy the land to prevent a future developer from trying to force a low-income housing development into Waterview. Note: Affordable Housing by its environmental policies, does not take land in a status of open space or pending open space, nor will it take sensitive landscapes if identified by the municipality.

The theft of the local open space funding for the 300′ buffer called open space, that could of been zoned at no costs. The steep slope protection and tree removal alleged one-time allowance for waterfront, only to be implemented again at 700 Mountain Way. Both sensitive landscapes are important for water protection, Forge Pond was used as a quid pro quo, an already promised wetland that could not be developed was already promised to Parsippany by developer Mosberg

How did officials ignore this, and why did Parsippany pay $3.7 million for a Buffer?

Any land area used as a non-structural stormwater management measure to meet the performance standards in N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.4 and 5.5 shall be dedicated to a government agency, subjected to a conservation restriction filed with the appropriate County Clerk’s office, or subject to Department approved or equivalent restriction that ensures that measure or an equivalent stormwater management measure approved by the reviewing agency is maintained in perpetuity.

During Waterview fiasco the COAH Affordable Housing was suspended, due to Governor Christie’s lack of leadership, and the eventual developer remedy threats for No compliance. RD-Developer issue was against Parsippany’s refusal of another shopping mall, Housing was used a threat.

RD Developer lost to a massive grassroots movement to defend neighborhood character, and preserve a sensitive remaining landscape, steep sloped, forested, and grade A soils the best for groundwater recharge. A Rutgers Troy Brook Study on Stormwater sited this very landscape (Block 421 Lot 29) as a candidate for preservation; it was ignored.,

Finally, what is a traffic warning in 2023, compared to how Parsippany Residents were betrayed by their Town Attorney at the time of his money-machine operating here? There is much more to the story of Inglesino while Town Attorney. Was the local open space funding taken for the buffer a kickback to RD developer for all the inconvenience Parsippany Citizens gave to defend their community?

Honest services fraud occurs when someone violates their fiduciary duty to provide honest services and, in exchange, receives a bribe or kickback. No Rezone means No Rezone. Open Space Promise means Open Space on all 26.+ acres.

Nicholas Homyak

Letter to the Editor: Parsippany Citizen Calls Out Local Government for Prioritizing Political Vendettas Over Residents’ Concerns

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Mar 7, 2025

Dear Editor:

Parsippany is Morris County’s largest town, and its government spends time dealing with the pettiest issues and personal vendettas to serve its cause.

While we hear innumerable voices from citizens in our town hall meetings about not hearing back for lengthy periods on their issue, they seem to have plenty of time for issues that concern themselves.

Most citizens’ issues are addressed with “not our fault” “haven’t heard back from xxx” “not our problem” and the list goes on. Even those on which they state they will get back, there is no timeline or resolution.

Meanwhile, they spend time prosecuting the only responsive council member who promises to put citizens first in his campaign for mayoral office this year – Justin Musella.

There is no arguing that Mr. Musella was wrong if he did speed and use his status to avoid a ticket (a citizen mentioned in the last meeting that the Police Officer appeared to already know him). But to litigate a two-year-old issue and look for punishment from the Attorney General seems like an agenda to blemish and silence him in the mayoral run.

As a citizen who needs to be put ahead of vested interests, I would like to register a protest against this pettiness.

Pay attention to us, not to the gallows you plan to send Mr Musella.

Concerned Parsippany Citizen
The name was withheld by the publisher upon request due to concerns of retaliation.

Letter to the Editor: Town Council’s Censure of Musella is Political Retribution

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Mar 6, 2025

Dear Editor:

The concerted effort by the majority of the Parsippany Town Council to discredit Justin Musella for a speeding incident that occurred two years ago is an abhorrent act of political retribution that most residents will find reprehensible.

More than ever, the Town Council’s censure has not only motivated me to more ardently support Musella for Mayor, but it has also convinced me that James Barberio and his cohorts (Carifi, Neglia, and McGrath) are more interested in personal political attacks than working to improve Parsippany. It seems that they are unable to intelligently debate issues important to residents and so they resort to censuring Mr. Musella for an innocuous interaction with a police officer. They quickly identify the speck in Justin’s eye but pay no attention to the plank in their own eye (Matthew 7: 3-5).

I implore Parsippany residents to remain focused on issues important to our Town. Your vote on June 10 will send a strong message that Parsippany deserves a new Mayor and new leadership.

Respectfully,

Richard R. Corbett

Parsippany

Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools to Receive Increased State Aid for 2025-26

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Mar 6, 2025

Frank-Calabria — Frank A. Calabria Education Center

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools is set to receive a boost in state aid for the 2025-26 school year, according to figures released by the New Jersey Department of Education. The district will be allocated $12,300,956, reflecting an increase of nearly 2% compared to the current year’s funding of $12,069,785.

The additional aid is part of Governor Phil Murphy’s record-breaking $58.1 billion proposed state budget, which earmarks $12.1 billion for K-12 education. Murphy described the funding as a testament to his administration’s commitment to building a stronger, fairer, and better-prepared New Jersey.

Of the state’s 392 school districts, 175 will see funding cuts, while others, including Parsippany-Troy Hills, will experience an increase. Statewide, most districts saw funding adjustments of no more than a 6% increase or a 3% decrease.

The 2025-26 school year marks the second consecutive year that New Jersey has fully funded its K-12 school aid formula, initially established under the School Funding Reform Act of 2008 and later revised by S2 legislation in 2017. These measures aimed to phase out adjustment aid for some districts while ensuring others received their fair share of funding.

Governor Murphy’s latest budget also aims to curb dramatic fluctuations in state aid, responding to concerns about unpredictable funding levels for the nearly 600 school districts across New Jersey.

This increase in funding is welcome news for Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools, helping ensure continued investment in student programs, resources, and educational opportunities.

NJMVC Launches ‘REAL ID Thursdays’ to Expand Access to REAL ID

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Mar 6, 2025

TRENTON—With the federal enforcement of REAL ID set to begin on May 7, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) announced additional opportunities for its customers to get a REAL ID, including the creation of dedicated “REAL ID Thursdays” at Licensing Centers across the state.

Beginning Thursday, March 20, NJMVC Licensing Centers will focus on issuing REAL ID, adding nearly 4,500 new appointments for each “REAL ID Thursday” going forward. This will include added license renewal appointments, where customers with licenses expiring within three months can renew their license and upgrade to REAL ID simultaneously, and REAL ID non-renewal appointments, where customers with licenses expiring after three months can upgrade to REAL ID.

“Over the last few months, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in demand for REAL ID from our customers, and we’ve repeatedly added and reallocated appointments to better meet that demand,” said Acting NJMVC Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd. “The new initiative announced will expand access further, helping to service more customers who need or want to get a b. Suppose you have a passport or another federally accepted ID. In that case, you may continue to use it to meet federal REAL ID requirements, or until you can obtain a REAL ID driver license or ID at a convenient time.”

Getting a REAL ID is not mandatory for New Jerseyans. However, starting May 7, 2025, individuals must provide a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID, or another federally approved form of identification, like a passport, to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities. Standard New Jersey driver licenses will remain valid for driving and other identification purposes.

To further expand REAL ID availability, the NJMVC will also host a new slate of REAL ID Mobile Unit events on Saturdays, starting April 5. At these events, more customers can be serviced for REAL ID at mobile license renewal and non-renewal appointments. This new slate of events is in addition to the busy Mobile Unit schedule the NJMVC maintains on weekdays in local communities across New Jersey.

The added appointments for “REAL ID Thursdays” will be available for booking starting Friday morning, March 14, on the appointment scheduler at the NJMVC website. Appointments for the new Mobile Unit events will be added to the scheduler later in March. Customers must bring the required REAL ID documents and request an upgrade to REAL ID when serviced at their appointment.

To learn more about REAL ID in New Jersey, customers should visit REALID.nj.gov.

The website contains a detailed FAQ and a document selector that helps customers identify what they need to bring to get a REAL ID: 2 proofs of residential address, 1 verifiable Social Security number, and identity documents that add up to 6 REAL ID Points.

Please visit TSA.gov for more information about federal REAL ID enforcement, including any forthcoming phased enforcement plans.

Letter to the Editor: Political Games Over Progress: Parsippany Deserves Better Leadership

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Mar 6, 2025

Dear Editor:

I was shocked to read an article about Barberio’s opponent being censured by PTH Councilmen. I firmly believe that their action and motivation to censure J. Musella showed neighboring townships that those councilmen have nothing else better to do than representing people who elected them into that position to address/resolve “REAL” matters to PTH residents. SHAME on them!!!

Parsippany residents aren’t fools. We see through your desperate tactics. Instead of leading, you intimidate. Instead of serving, you scheme. Instead of fixing problems, you attack the one person who is.

This town deserves better than a thug who fears accountability. It’s time to end the bullying and the dirty tricks. Justin Musella is proving every day what real leadership looks like.

Sincerely,

Elijah

Letter to the Editor: “A Tale of Hypocricy….” Really??

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Mar 6, 2025

Dear Editor:

I understand that Mr. Smith, as a long-time Parsippany Municipal employee, prefers the administration that he currently works for over one that might not be as certain or familiar. That is very understandable to me. In my opinion, what is NOT at all reasonable is Mr. Smith’s equating a Musella traffic stop with, what I think was, a New Jersey Court finding of illegal vote handling by Mr. Shah.

I wrote last week about why I thought the traffic stop experience of Mr. and Mrs. Musella was not important at all in voter evaluation of Mr. Musella’s candidacy for Mayor of Parsippany. I never mentioned, not thought about, the 14-year-old New Jersey State Court case finding that Mr. Shah engaged in, what I believe was, alleged as an attempt to influence an election. So, thank you, Mr. Smith for elevating this discussion and reacquainting me with this information. Frankly, if the Parsippany Republican Party leadership was eager to have a candidate join the Parsippany Town Council from the Indian ethnic community, which is a good idea, I think, Mr. Casey Parikh or Mr. Rupil Shah would have been much better choices, in my personal opinion, since they have never been accused of anything but being good and law-abiding citizens.

If Mr. Smith, or anyone, can find ANY way to fairly compare Justin Musella’s and Jigar Shah’s past actions in matters of judgement OR CHARACTER, as relates to public life, please share that with the rest of the voting citizens of Parsippany. I’d be amazed if Mr. Musella comes up short.

Hank Heller

Letter to the Editor: Is Character Assassination the New Political Strategy?

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Mar 6, 2025

Dear Editor:

I have recently read several articles in your publication, pursuant to Councilman Musella and members of the Township Council. What follows is my understanding of what is taking place regarding the 2025 mayoral election.

1. The most recent article included ‘Lawfare’ in its title. I understand this term in a political context as attempting to damage or delegitimize an opponent. The term also has a legal component since it may describe a tactic to discourage members of society from forming opinions based in truth and facts, alleging that a law was broken. In what way does this traffic stop and a warning constitute what Councilman Musella has had to endure? I would question why something that knowingly happened 2 years ago is now being raised to the level of censure just 3 months before the party primary election. I would ask if Councilman Carifi ever gave out PBA cards to friends and constituents.

2. Then there is the recent ‘Shining Penny’ article in which the substance of Mr Musella’s character was attacked. In my opinion,this was an attempt of a political hit job. FYI…..The United States has never made a Penny.

3. A council member accused Mr. Musella of causing a riot at the PAL Building on December 28, 2023. Allegedly, a Council Member was cursed at and had items thrown at him. Nothing could be further from the truth. The same Council member berated Mr Musella at a Council meeting several months ago. In my opinion, this crossed the line of what should take place at a public Council event.

If this continues, by June 10th, the Township voters will have an easy decision. I suspect when the votes come in, the current Mayor will be out,

Respectfully yours;
Patrick Divitantonio
Resident of Parsippany-Troy Hills

Letter to the Editor: The Ethical Pasts of Mayor Barberio, Councilmen Carifi and Neglia

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Mar 6, 2025

Dear Editor:

After seeing the articles regarding the witch hunt against Councilman Musella over a routine traffic stop that happened almost 2 years ago, I should do my research on the ethical past of the leaders of this public lynching. Let’s start with Council President Carifi, who by trade is a police officer. Does Councilman Carifi give out PBA cards to people? What’s the purpose of him doing this? How many cards has he given out that have resulted in people not paying tickets? He should be asked this at the next council meeting, and explain publicly if he participates in this practice.

Parking that aside, if we take a trip down memory lane, who can forget the decades-long lawsuit between the Barberio-Inglesino administration and Councilman Carifi’s brother. When Councilman Carifi ran for mayor against Barberio, he at the time said that the lawsuit was “politically motivated” and Barberio countered that Carifi’s criticisms were unethical at the time and may have risen to the level of official misconduct. Who said this “time and time again, Jamie Barberio resorts to unscrupulous schemes to ascertain an easy campaign victory”? You’d be wrong if you thought it was Musella because this was Councilman Carifi’s words!

Onto Councilman Neglia, who is running for Council alongside candidate Jigar Shah (not “Mr. Patel,” as Neglia hysterically called his running mate at the March 3rd meeting), has not publicly addressed his role in the absentee ballot fraud debacle that took place a few election cycles ago. Even more, there is the rumor that maybe others should investigate Councilman Neglia giving PBA cards so others could get out of speeding incidents.

Lastly, there’s a proverbial all-you-can-eat buffet of ethical issues Mayor Barberio and his handler John Inglesino have faced over the two decades of their involvement in public life. Most concerning was Mayor Barberio’s turning a blind eye to his pal Inglesino in representing the developers and the township for six 30-year agreements representing hundreds of millions of dollars in missed taxes for the Township and School Board. https://www.tapinto.net/towns/parsippany/articles/john-inglesino-s-firm-paid-over-198-000

I agree with all of the people that protested the censure and drafting of ethics charges against Councilman Musella: keep the debate on the issues and not on the sh*t nobody cares about.

Debbie Nemerovich

SAX Recognized Among Top 100 Firms in Accounting Today Annual Ranking for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Mar 6, 2025

PARSIPPANY — SAX LLP has once again secured a spot on Accounting Today’s prestigious list of the Top 100 accounting firms in the nation, marking its fifth consecutive year on the list. The firm advanced five positions, ranking #66. Additionally, SAX has been recognized as a Top Mid-Atlantic Firm for the ninth consecutive year, further solidifying its regional leadership.

SAX LLP’s CEO and Managing Partner, Joseph Damiano, emphasized that this recognition reflects the entire team’s dedication, expertise, and commitment. He noted that as the firm continues to expand, its focus remains on delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and lasting value to its clients.

In 2024, SAX strengthened its advisory services by appointing strategic leaders Jordan Goldman to lead Client Accounting Services and Rob Owen as the firm’s first Chief Information Officer. Owen leads SAX’s digital transformation as Practice Leader of SAX Technology Advisors. These key appointments align with the firm’s ongoing efforts to enhance its advisory offerings and provide comprehensive solutions tailored to evolving client needs.

The firm continues to evolve in response to the dynamic accounting and advisory landscape. SAX remains committed to staying at the forefront of industry changes by embracing innovation and adapting its services to meet the unique needs of its clients. This approach ensures long-term success for both the firm and the businesses it serves.

Accounting Today compiles its annual rankings based on a nationwide survey of accounting firms, providing in-depth benchmarking data and insights from the most successful firms. The 2025 rankings are based on 2024 net revenue.

Parsippany Police Respond to Rollover Crash, Driver Faces Multiple Summons

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Mar 6, 2025

dwi — Photo for illustration purposes only. The actual incident may not reflect the photo.

PARSIPPANY – On February 6, 2025, at 6:53 p.m., Parsippany-Troy Hills Police responded to a report of a vehicle rollover at the intersection of North Beverwyck Road and Chesapeake Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene after a caller reported the accident.

Upon arrival, officers initially did not locate a crash at the intersection but later discovered the overturned vehicle in front of 92 Chesapeake Avenue. The driver, identified as Christina D. Vignola, 38, Lake Hiawatha, was found outside the vehicle, exhibiting signs of injury with fresh blood on her face and shirt.

Patrolmen Daniel Sisco, Christopher Yi, Ryan McConnell, and Mendez were among the officers on the scene. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 Vignola was driving was found damaged. The investigation revealed that a 2018 Hyundai Tucson parked on Chesapeake Avenue was also sideswiped by the vehicle Vignola was driving.

Christina was transported to Morristown Medical Center for a blood draw. Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance responded to Parsippany Police Headquarters, and Christina was walked over to the stretcher and secured in the back of the ambulance. While en route to the hospital, Christina reported that she had blacked out during the crash but was looking at her phone before losing control on the ice.

Following an investigation, officers determined that Vignola was operating the vehicle while under the influence. As a result, she was issued multiple summons, including:

Driving While Intoxicated (39:4-50)
Driving While Suspended (39:3-40)
Improper Stopping or Parking (39:4-138)
Obstruction of Traffic (39:4-67)
Reckless Driving (39:4-96)
Careless Driving (39:4-97)
Use of handheld wireless telephone (39:4-97.3)
Failure to Possess a Valid Registration (39:3-4)
Failure to Exhibit an Insurance Card (39:3-29)
Failure to Install Interlock/Drive a vehicle without Interlock (39:4-50.19)

Eagle Towing removed the vehicle from the scene,

Officer Jaime Mendez documented the incident, which Officer Luke Costigan reviewed. Despite the severity of the crash, Vignola did not report any serious injuries at the scene. The case remains under review by local authorities.

Editors Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

Letter to the Editor: For Team Barberio, Desperate times call for Desperate Measures

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Mar 6, 2025

Dear Editor:

The March 4^th council meeting was pretty cringe.

Councilman Neglia lectured the room on ethics. In the same breath he expressed his outrage over Team Musella calling attention to Mr. Jigar Shah’s ballot tampering past. Councilman Neglia thinks that has no bearing on the upcoming elections. That event should not interfere at all with Mr. Shah’s political aspirations. Why would you even link the two? What a reach Team Musella! During his tirade, Councilman Neglia referred to Mr. Shah, (his running mate) as Mr. Patel.

People, you can’t make this up!

And then there’s Councilman Carifi, and if you’ve followed past town elections, you’re kinda left scratching your head. Integrity? Does he have any? Let’s move on.

Remember, the council members who voted for the PILOTS did not know they could have negotiated term limits. They didn’t have to agree to 30 years! Parsippany was known for its business parks. With return-to-office mandates on the rise, Parsippany has again missed the mark. Now, we are stuck with all these massive empty apartment buildings. That’s not the American Dream, home ownership is, and that dream is becoming harder and harder to attain in Parsippany. It’s not cheap to live here, so why does it look like it is? The re-zoning of properties has completely uprooted our way of life. More traffic, congestion, and a major strain on our emergency services and schools.

Quality of life is a real issue in this town. What’s wrong with wanting a cleaner Parsippany, a more humane Parsippany?

Two years ago, I sent Councilman Musella an email regarding a property owned by a Slumlord. Because of the state of the property and its many occupants, I could no longer enjoy my home. Councilman Musella not only answered my email immediately, but he also came to my house that evening to see things firsthand. I’ve lived here my whole life, I was shocked. That’s unprecedented.

I’m just a girl from Lake Par that lives in a “tear down”, “value in the land” bungalow. I’m not a major Morris County GOP donor like John Inglesino – but the Morris County GOP missed the memo. The party is changing. The Republicans are now looking out for the little guy, the Republicans are now pushing for more open space and less urban sprawl. The Morris County GOP has not evolved.

Team Barberio’s narrative is that Councilman Musella has no solutions, no substance. You know what Councilman Musella has? The people’s trust, earned through actions. He has motivated people to get involved and have civic pride. I don’t believe in a big government; people do daily work.

Their antics are backfiring. At this point, the only thing that could benefit Councilman Musella more is a mugshot. . .

Bridget Cazzetto

Video: Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – March 3, 2025

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Mar 5, 2025

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – March 3, 2025.

Click here to download the agenda.

Letter to the Editor: Town Hall Spectacle: Political Distractions Overshadow Real Issues

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Mar 5, 2025