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Halloween Costume Swap at Parsippany Library

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Frank L. Cahill

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Oct 2, 2022

Halloween Costume Swap at Parsippany Library

PARSIPPANY – Do you have costumes you no longer need? Are you looking for a costume? Children, Teens, and Adults costumes welcome!

If you have Halloween costumes or accessories in good condition, drop them off at the Children’s Department, Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 449 Halsey Road, by Tuesday, October 18.

Costume Swap will take place:
Thursday, October 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

They cannot guarantee specific sizes or styles will be available. Please note that if not enough costumes are collected, this program may be canceled.

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Parsippany’s Trunk or Treat Returns

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Frank L. Cahill

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Oct 1, 2022

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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Annual Halloween traditional returns. Trunk or Treat will take place on Monday, October 31 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 1855 Route 46.

Trunk-or-treating is pretty simple. Instead of going from home to home, children collect candy from vehicles that are often festively decorated. It’s often regarded as a safer alternative to trick-or-treating and has grown in popularity around the nation in recent years.

Parsippany’s event has no admission fee. But each child attending must supply a bag of factory-sealed candy in a factory-sealed bag, or non-food treats. The township is asking residents, organizations and businesses to attend with decorated vehicles and help make the event a success for the children.

Registration for trunks and tables is required. Click here to register. The top three displays, trunks or tables will win a prize.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Ethics Presentation 2022

Frank L. Cahill

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Oct 1, 2022

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PARSIPPANY — Katherine A. Gilfillan, Esq. presents the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Ethics Presentation 2022.

Parsippany Police Department Honors Two of Their Own at Retirement Walkouts: McCarthy and Armenti

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Sep 30, 2022

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Parsippany Police Department Honors Two of Their Own at Retirement Walkouts: McCarthy and Armenti

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department honored two of their retiring Officers with a ceremonial walk-out, on Friday, September 30.

Detective Patrick McCarthy, a 25-year veteran, and Officer Thomas Armenti, with 22 years, will be officially retiring effective October 1, leaving the department with a complement of eighty-five active Officers.

Det. McCarthy was most recently assigned as the School Resource Officer for Brooklawn Junior High School, and Officer Armenti was assigned to the patrol division. Both well liked Officers leave following many years of honorable service to the community, and their accumulated knowledge and experience will certainly be missed among their law enforcement family.

Det. McCarthy began his law enforcement in Parsippany where he was hired as a Special Officer in 1993, from there he became a Police Dispatcher, finally being sworn in as a full time Officer in 1997. Parsippany Acting Police Chief Richard Pantina was clearly sincere in his comments praising both Officers and expressed that he is personally going to feel the void with the retirement of McCarthy as both a respected colleague and friend.

Officer Tom Armenti with fellow officers.

Officer Armenti began his career in 2001 with the Orange Police Department and transferred over to Parsippany Police Department in 2004, where he has been primarily assigned to the patrol division through his time in Parsippany. Armenti comes from a law enforcement background, as his father was a Captain with the Newark Police Department. Acting Police Chief Pantina praised Officer Armenti for his service and presented him with a plaque.

There was plenty of pageantry and smiles at the walk-out ceremony, complete with traditional pipes and drums, a sign off radio call from Headquarters signaling the end of a career, the presentation of P.B.A. Silver Cards by P.B.A. Delegate David Cavaliere, plaques, shadow boxes, honorary salutes, and accolades from fellow officers, and of course, a gathered crowd of family, friends, and co-workers enjoying the ceremonies.

Despite the fanfare, retirement is always a bittersweet event for both the retiree and those co-workers they have spent so many years working, and bonding with, in all sorts of situations, good and bad. Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James R. Barberio was also on hand to recognize and thank both Officers for their many years of service.

As mentioned at the beginning of this article, it was noted that the Police Department presently has eighty-five active officers, despite a Table of Organization calling for a full complement of 113.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Officer Thomas Armenti and Acting Police Chief Richard Pantina

Speaking to Mayor James Barberio regarding the understaffing of the agency, which was created over the past several years due to various reasons, he acknowledged the need for more sworn officers in the Township and stated that he has been working on that issue since taking office this past year, and that the Township is currently in the process of hiring ten Officers. That is certainly good news for the Township and for the police department.

Congratulations to Detective McCarthy and Officer Armenti. Have a long, healthy, happy, and productive retirement.

Bagpipe and Drum: Steve Moran, Jeff Korger, Joe Puso, and John Fox.

Justice Department Secures Agreement with Lakeland Bank to Address Discriminatory

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 30, 2022

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Justice Department Secures Agreement with Lakeland Bank to Address Discriminatory

MORRIS COUNTY — The Justice Department announced an agreement to resolve allegations that Lakeland Bank (Lakeland) engaged in a pattern or practice of lending discrimination by “redlining” in the Newark metropolitan area, including neighborhoods in Essex, Somerset and Union counties in New Jersey. This resolution is part of the Justice Department’s nationwide Combating Redlining Initiative and represents the third-largest redlining settlement in department history.

“Financial institutions that refuse to provide mortgage lending services to communities of color not only contribute to the persistent racial wealth gap that exists in this country, but also violate federal law,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “The agreement with Lakeland announced today represents the Justice Department’s continued commitment to addressing modern-day redlining, and to ensuring that all Americans have equal opportunity to obtain credit, no matter their race or national origin.”

“Ending redlining is a critical step in our work to close the widening gaps in wealth between communities of color and others,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “This settlement demonstrates our firm commitment to combating modern day redlining and holding banks and other lenders accountable when they deny people of color equal access to lending opportunities. Through this agreement, we are sending a strong message to the financial industry that we will not stand for discriminatory and unlawful barriers in residential mortgage lending.”

“Redlining creates an unequal playing field that unfairly prevents many persons of color from achieving the dream of home ownership, and this type of systemic and intentional discrimination cannot and will not be tolerated,” said U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger for the District of New Jersey. “It is wholly unacceptable that redlining persists into the 21st Century, and this case demonstrates our commitment to combating redlining and hold banks and others accountable when they engage in unlawful discrimination. Through this agreement, we are taking a major step forward by removing unlawful and discriminatory barriers in residential mortgage lending.”

Redlining is an illegal practice in which lenders avoid providing credit services to individuals living in communities of color because of the race, color or national origin of the residents in those communities. The complaint filed in federal court today alleges that from at least 2015 to 2021, Lakeland failed to provide mortgage lending services to Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in the Newark, metropolitan area, that all its branches were located in majority-white neighborhoods and that its loan officers did not serve the credit needs of Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in and around Newark.

Under the proposed consent order, which is subject to court approval and was filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey along with a complaint, Lakeland has agreed to do the following:

Invest at least $12 million in a loan subsidy fund for residents of Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in the Newark area; $750,000 for advertising, outreach and consumer education; and $400,000 for development of community partnerships to provide services that increase access to residential mortgage credit.
Open two new branches in neighborhoods of color, including at least one in the city of Newark; ensure at least four mortgage loan officers are dedicated to serving all neighborhoods in and around Newark; and employ a full-time Community Development Officer who will oversee the continued development of lending in neighborhoods of color in the Newark area.
Maintain an expanded Community Reinvestment Act Assessment Area that includes Essex, Somerset and Union counties.

Lakeland has agreed to settle this matter without contested litigation and worked cooperatively with the department to remedy the redlining concerns that were identified.

In October 2021, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland launched the Justice Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative, a coordinated enforcement effort to address this persistent form of discrimination against communities of color. The initiative is expanding the department’s reach by strengthening partnerships with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices around the country, regulatory partners and its partners in state Attorneys General offices. Since the initiative was launched, the department has announced four redlining cases and settlements with a combined $38 million in relief for communities that have been the victims of lending discrimination. This includes the $20 million settlement with Trident Mortgage Company — the second largest settlement in Justice Department history.

Additional information about the section’s fair lending enforcement can be found by clicking here. Individuals may report lending discrimination by calling the Justice Department’s housing discrimination tip line at 1-833-591-0291, or submitting a report online. Individuals may also report civil rights violations by clicking here or call the U.S. Attorney’s Civil Rights Hotline at (855) 281-3339.

Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Installs New Executive Board; Honors Members

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 30, 2022

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Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Installs New Executive Board; Honors Members

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio installed the new officers of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery on Friday, September 23 at a dinner held at Hanover Manor.

Mayor James Barberio performing the oath of office to thee Executive Board of Rescue and Recovery and Rockaway Neck Ambulance

The new officers are Billy Sanford, President; Rafael Ortiz, Secretary; Andrew Ludwig, Treasurer and Jack Giannetti, Sergeant At Arms. In addition Louis Yuliano, Chief; John Bota, Deputy Chief; Jack Giannetti, Captain and Paul Anderson, Lieutenant.

Billy Sanford, President, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery was presented with a plaque for 30 years of service. Mayor James Barberio congratulates him for the years of service

Also the following members were honored for their years of service:

5 years of service Andrew Ludwig
5 years of service Josh Levine
5 years of service Dan Morgan
5 years of service Paul Anderson
5 years of service John Bota
10 years of service Louis Yuliano
15 years of service Rafael Ortiz
15 years of service Andreas Zaharopoulos
15 years of service John Tranculov
20 years of service John Walsh
20 years of service Rick Shearstone
20 years of service Rich Niclaus
25 years of service Steve Stratigis
25 years of service Chuck Sorce
30 years of service Billy Sanford
30 years of service Jack Giannetti
30 years of service Brian Sysko
35 years of service Joe Bellardino
45 years of service John Larick
50 years of service Herb Feinstein
SILVER STAR award Lee Keimel (1 year as Chief and 1 year as President)
SILVER STAR award Jack Giannetti (4 year as Chief and 3 year as President)
SILVER STAR award Rick Shearstone (1 year as Chief and 10 year as President)
SILVER STAR award Jack Giannetti (4 year as Chief and 3 year as President)
DOUBLE SILVER STAR award Charlie Bedi (5 year as Chief and 19 year as President)

Pj Thurkauf and Jennifer Kratt Thurkauf on the dancefloor

Nicole Anderson with her husband Paul, Lieutenant,

Paul Anderson, Lieutenant, and Andrew Ludwig, Treasurer, on the dance floor

Parsippany Rescue and Recovery is a 100% volunteer rescue department with an active membership roll of 25 fully trained first responders and heavy rescue. We operate out of two stations that are strategically placed in town which allows for the quickest response time.

The Unit has been serving the town since 1960 and provides heavy rescue, vehicle extrication, dive rescue/recovery, confined space rescue, elevator entrapment, downed tree and limb removal, board ups, pump outs, emergency power generation, lighting and special services to its residents.

They provide mutual aid to six fire departments, two ambulance squads and one EMS in our town. In addition, the Unit assists the fire departments and rescue squads of Denville, Mountain Lakes, Randolph, Morris Township, Morris Plains, Morristown, Hanover, East Hanover, Boonton, Montville, Fairfield, as well as any other requests from any other municipalities in the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania area.

Billy Sanford, President, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery and Louis Yuliano, Chief, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery

Debbie Coppola-Whiting with Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., Debbie Coppola-Whiting, Sandy Neglia and Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Frank Neglia. Standing: Dee dePierro, Parsippany-Troy Hills Vice President Loretta Gragnani and Billy Sanford

Houlihan’s Abruptly Closed Its Doors

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 30, 2022

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PARSIPPANY — Houlihan’s abruptly closed its doors on Thursday, September 30. The sign was removed off the building, the sign on Route 46 was painted white and a sign was posted on window.

The post on the door read “We’re Closed. We are deeply saddened to announce the permanent closure of this location. We value our employees, their dedication to the company and we are working to relocate them immediately to one of our many sisten locations nearby. We are grateful for the support of our community and encourage local patron to visit our sister locations in Ramsey, Secaucus or Paramus.”

It was obvious that employees in the Parsippany location didn’t know of the closing, because on Sunday, they participated in the Parsippany Fall Festival, advertising for help as well handing out coupons to the public.

A post on Parsippany Focus Facebook page by Cheri Will Costello said “My son got a call Tuesday to come in tonight [Thursday] for a job interview. We show up and the signs are posted. Why were they advertising “Hiring” just this past Sunday at the fair?!

Paul Anderson said “We just got a ton of coupons for free kids meals and other things from them at the street fair!”

Ramsey, Secaucus, New Brunswick, Holmdel and Paramus and well as a location in New York are still open.

The Parsippany location, among others, were previously owned A.C.E. Restaurant Group Inc. and was sold in 2018 to Landry’s. Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc., a diversified restaurant company acquired the 17 Houlihan’s restaurants located in New York and New Jersey owned by A.C.E. Restaurant Group (ACE), ACE was the single largest Houlihan’s franchisee. The location opened in 2014. (Click here to read related article)

Houlihan’s is part of the Landry’s, Inc., located in Houston, Texas.

Parsippany Focus reached out to their corporate office to inquire about the Parsippany location and was told “no comment.”

The sign on Route 46 was painted to remove the Houlihan’s logo

Landry is in the hospitality, entertainment and gaming business. Some of the other restaurant groups owned by Landry include The Chart House, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Bristol Seafood Group, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Joe’s Crab Shack, Landry’s Seafood House, and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steak.

A.C.E. Restaurant Group Inc, in 2018, owned 15 Houlihan’s restaurants across the state and was fined and agreed to pay $5 million in back wages and damages to more than 1,000 workers after allegedly denying overtime pay and forcing workers to pay twice for shift meals. The restaurants were accused by the Department of Labor in 2015 of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The US Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against two companies — one in New Jersey and another in New York — that are owned by Arnold Runestad of Bergen County, who was President of A.C.E.

The New Jersey restaurants include locations in Bayonne, Brick, Bridgewater, Cherry Hill, Eatontown, Fairfield, Hasbrouck Heights, Holmdel, Lawrenceville, Metuchen/Woodbridge, New Brunswick, Paramus, Parsippany, Ramsey, Secaucus and Weehawken, according to the labor department.

A.C.E. Restaurant Group was based in Saddle Brook, while another company owned by Runestad operated two Houlihan’s in New York.

Between the 17 locations, there were 1,471 current and former employees affected, according to officials.

Sherrill Tests Positive for COVID-19

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Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 30, 2022

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PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19:

“This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19 and am experiencing mild symptoms. I am thankful for having received both my COVID-19 vaccine and being current on my boosters for the additional protection they provide. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and get your booster shot this fall.”

Representative Mikie Sherrill’s district office is located at 8 Wood Hollow Road, Suite 203.

Faith Leaders Share the Parsippany Fall Festival

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Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 29, 2022

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Faith Leaders Share the Parsippany Fall Festival

PARSIPPANY — Vicar Psomi Psomas-Jackloski of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Rabbi Moshe Rudin of Congregation Adath Shalom and Pastor Marissa van Der Valk of Parsippany United Methodist Church enjoy a stroll during the Parsippany Troy Hills Fall Festival.

All three clergy are members of the Parsippany Interfaith Council along with other faith leaders in the township. The Interfaith Council fosters dialogue and works with civil leaders in serving the community in a variety of ways.

The Interfaith Council will be sponsoring an Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering at the Parsippany United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Parsippany’s Public Notice – Public Auction

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Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 29, 2022

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Parsippany’s Public Notice – Public Auction

PARSIPPANY — Public Notice is hereby given that the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be conducting an online Public Auction through the Municibid website by clicking here for the sale of surplus property.

The bid will started on Tuesday, September 27 and will end on Thursday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m.

All property is being sold in “as is” condition without express or implied warranties.

It is the Township’s right to reject all bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-45(e) or 40A:11-36(5).

Please click here for a list of the equipment/vehicles for sale.

Those wishing to participate in the online auction should register with Municibid as a buyer.

Questions can be directed to Michael Sifonios at msifonios@parsippany.net or (973) 828-3125.

DeGroot Holds Fundraiser at i2i Indian-Italian Fusion Restaurant

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 29, 2022

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DeGroot Holds Fundraiser at i2i Indian-Italian Fusion Restaurant

MORRIS COUNTY — Congressional Candidate CD11 Paul DeGroot held a fundraiser at i2i Indian-Italian Fusion Restaurant on Tuesday, September 27.

The event was sponsored by i2i owner Mickey Chopra and Boonton Town Committeeman Joseph Bock, Jr.

The event was sponsored by i2i owner Mickey Chopra and Boonton Council Member Ward 3 Joseph Bock, Jr.

“Career politicians got us into this mess – lawlessness, runaway spending causing record inflation and economic turmoil, and shortages of food and other basic items from grocery store shelves. I’m a career prosecutor who went after government corruption to keep our communities safe and families secure. I’ll take on the career politicians to turn our country around,” said DeGroot.

Paul DeGroot, Santosh Peddi, Mickey Chopra, Raj Dichpally and Chris Ilic

Paul DeGroot, the son of a firefighter, was a tough-as-nails prosecutor who put criminals behind bars for over 25 years. As an outsider Paul DeGroot will take on the career politicians to do what’s right, for New Jersey, for our country.

Sebastian Criscito, Field Organizer for Paul DeGroot and Chris Ilic

“Rep Sherrill wants the American people to overlook the fact that she supported President Biden’s veto of the Keystone pipeline that cost thousands of Americans their well-paying jobs and reduced oil flow from Canada to the U.S. That was a big win for Russia and China,” noted DeGroot.

Arman Chopra, Mickey Chopra and Paul DeGroot

“Under President Biden, the U.S. went from energy independent to a nation now dependent on foreign oil. We can never stay the world leader in commerce if we are dependent on other countries to produce vital energy products for us,” said DeGroot.

DeGroot, has renewed his debate challenge to Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill. He is calling for a series of debates, starting whenever Congresswoman Sherrill will make herself available. Paul DeGroot is willing to participate in a debate in each county in the district. He first publicly challenged Mikie Sherrill to a debate on July 12, 2022.

New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District consists of: For the 113th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2010 Census), the district contains all or portions of four counties and 54 municipalities.

Essex County: Bloomfield (part; also 10th), Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Montclair (part; also 10th), North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell, West Orange (part; also 10th).

Morris County: Boonton Town, Boonton Township, Butler, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Denville, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson Township, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown Town, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Pequannock, Randolph Township, Riverdale, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township and Victory Gardens.

Passaic County: Bloomingdale, Little Falls, North Haledon, Pompton Lakes, Totowa, Wanaque, Wayne and Woodland Park.

Sussex County: Byram Township, Hopatcong, Ogdensburg, Sparta Township and Stanhope.

Sharon DeGroot, Mickey Chopra,Paul DeGroot, Jim Van Splinter, and Arman Chopra

UPDATE: Township Council Meeting Rescheduled

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 28, 2022

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UPDATE: Township Council Meeting Rescheduled

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Agenda Meeting for Tuesday, October 4, 2022 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany. Formal action may or may not be taken.

Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings. All meetings will be held in the Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.

Click here to download the agenda.

Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.

Click here to download the 2022 agenda schedule.

Mayor and Council

Mayor James R Barberio
Council President Michael J. dePierro
Council Vice-President Loretta Gragnani
Councilman Paul Carifi Jr.
Councilman Frank Neglia
Councilman Justin Musella

Blessing of the Animals at St. Gregory’s

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Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 27, 2022

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Blessing of the Animals at St. Gregory’s

PARSIPPANY — Blessing of the Animals will take place on Sunday, October 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 480 South Beverwyck Road.

All are welcome! For safety concerns, keep pets either leashed or caged. Please bring a can of dog/cat food or paper towels to donate to the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter.

Email admin@stgregorysparsippany.org for any questions.

Public Service Awareness: Phone Scam

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 27, 2022

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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Sheriff’s Office has recently received multiple notifications from members of the public who have been targets of a phone scam.

The phone calls are from the phone number 973-291-2679, and an individual identifying themselves as “Sgt. Joe Caruso from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office”.

Each time the caller informs the victim that they have a “Failure to Appear” warrant(s) and could either turn themself in or pay a fine to avoid jail.

An investigation has revealed the phone number comes back to an address in North Carolina. Return phone calls to the number lead to voice mailbox for a “Sergeant Caruso”. Neither this individual nor the phone number are affiliated with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff James M. Gannon wants to remind you to NEVER provide sensitive personal information, money, or access to your assets to any unknown individual. If you have any questions about this advisement or need further guidance on this matter, please contact the Morris County Sheriff’s Office at (973) 285-6600.

Mail-In Ballot Drop Boxes Are Now Open; 30 Boxes in Morris County

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Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 27, 2022

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Mail-In Ballot Drop Boxes Are Now Open; 30 Boxes in Morris County

MORRIS COUNTY — These are the current locations of the Ballot Drop boxes located in Morris County. Additional locations may be added before the next election. You can deposit your ballot approximately 45 days prior to each election. All Ballot Drop boxes will be closed at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

The Ballot Drop boxes are all outside and under surveillance 24/7. They resemble a USPS Blue Mailbox, but are Red, White & Blue and display “Morris County – Official Ballot Drop Box.” The ballots will be picked up by county representatives. All security measures will be followed when collecting and transporting the ballots back to the Board of Elections.

Parsippany: Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ 07054, Parsippany 07054 View Map
East Hanover: Municipal Building, 411 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover 07936 View Map
Florham Park: Municipal Building, 111 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park 07932 View Map
Hanover Township: Municipal Building, 1000 Route 10, Whippany, 07981 View Map
Madison: Public Safety Building: 62 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940, Madison 07940 View Map
Morris Plains Municipal Building: 531 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains 07950 View Map
Town of Boonton: Municipal Building, 100 Washington Street, Boonton 07005 View Map

For a complete list or additional information click here.

Morris Sons of Italy Holds Its Annual Members Fall Picnic

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Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 26, 2022

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Morris Sons of Italy Holds Its Annual Members Fall Picnic

PARSIPPANY — Morris County Sons of Italy – Lodge 2561 held its annual Members BBQ/Picnic this past Sunday, September 25 at Knoll Park in Lake Hiawatha.

The Brownstone once again grilled and prepared an abundant amount of all the usual picnic favorites and fixings for the event, chicken, burgers, dogs, salads, snacks, and much more. No one in the group of approximately seventy plus attendees left hungry! As a plus, it turned out to be a gorgeous, comfortable fall day despite the predicted threat of rain, and everyone had a great time getting together with new and old friends, either playing bocci or just enjoying each other’s company. The event is annually offered as a courtesy to all the Lodge’s members, their families and guests, and potential new members.

Knoll Park offered the perfect venue, with a large wooden covered seating area, with multiple picnic tables, and the availability of electricity for those interested to watch their favorite team lose (Go Jets) on the brand-new large screen television which was raffled off and won by one of our members at the end of the afternoon.

As usual, the Lodge also offered the opportunity for a 50/50 and several raffle prizes. As things were wrapping up for the day, out came a varied assortment of desserts, including of course, freshly made Italian style Zeppole covered in that beautiful, powered sugar.

The Lodge, which is a charity-based organization, holds many events throughout the year. All proceeds from those events goes directly to various, local area charitable organizations. Upcoming Morris County Sons of Italy charitable endeavors include a Wine Tasting Evening at the Hanover Manor on October 20, which is co-sponsored with Kiwanis Greater Parsippany, their Annual Beefsteak and Comedy Night on November 19 at the Bloomingdale Fire Headquarters.

Treasurer Mike Zambito with Brownstone workers

Additional information on these events can be found at their website, www.soi2561.org and/or on their Facebook page.

As things were wrapping up for the day, out came a varied assortment of desserts, including of course, freshly made Italian style Zeppole covered in that beautiful, powered sugar

Morris County Surrogate Darling Named as COANJ Vice President

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 26, 2022

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Morris County Surrogate Darling Named as COANJ Vice President

MORRIS COUNTY — Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq. was named Vice President of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). After completing her term as Secretary of COANJ and Section Chief of the Surrogate’s, Surrogate Darling was nominated and elected to the new position by the organization and took the oath as Vice President at the Annual Conference held in Atlantic City.

COANJ is the formal organization of New Jersey Sheriffs, County Clerks, Surrogates and Registers of Deeds and Mortgages elected directly by the people of each of the 21 New Jersey counties.

“It is an honor to have been selected as Vice President by my peers in the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. I enjoyed my time as secretary and look forward to taking on the challenges of the position of Vice President as I assist newly elected President Sheriff Michael Mastronardy in his leadership of the Sheriffs, Clerks, Registers and Surrogates of the State of New Jersey,” said Surrogate Darling.

Darling went on to say, “I was proud to serve as the Surrogates Section Chief for the past term and the two-day Surrogates program we put together and held at the annual conference was challenging and productive. I pass the torch to my successor Middlesex County Surrogate Claribel Cortes.” In Surrogate Darling’s words to Surrogate Cortes, she congratulated Cortes on her new position and emphasized how confident she is that Surrogate Cortes will continue to lead the Surrogates in taking on a more active role in improving their association and the way business is done with their offices.

COANJ organized in 1920 and its members work in cooperation to improve services rendered to their respective counties. COANJ members meet regularly on matters of importance relating to the management of their offices; to provide feedback for legislation in relation to the conduct of all the statutory requirements and duties relating to the offices of the Sheriffs, County Clerks, Surrogates and Registers of Deeds and Mortgages in the State of New Jersey and to encourage and maintain high standards of service. Surrogate Darling congratulates outgoing President Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon for her leadership this past term. “I appreciate the time and effort it takes to steward a statewide organization and I thank those who have served. I look forward to working with COANJ’s new President Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy; new Secretary Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter; and Treasurer Cape May County Surrogate Dean Marcolongo,” said Surrogate Darling.

For more information on the Morris County Surrogate click here.

Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Law Enforcement Personnel Participate in Seton Hall University Career Fair

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 25, 2022

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Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Law Enforcement Personnel Participate in Seton Hall University Career Fair

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant Patrick LaGuerre and Detective Larry Krajc of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office participated in the Seton Hall University Career Fair.

The fair, which was held on September 15, 2022, attracted numerous students and others who interacted with many potential future employers representing various professional fields.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office continues to actively search for diverse, quality candidates to join the office.

Information on applying for positions with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office can be found by clicking here.

Det. Larry Krajc at the MCPO Recruitment Table

Parsippany High School Band Boosters Held Carwash Fundraiser

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 25, 2022

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Parsippany High School Band Boosters Held Carwash Fundraiser

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School Band Boosters held a Carwash Fundraiser.

Sarvajit Karanth, Neil Patel, and Deric Yoon

PHS Band Booster members were washing all cars big and small to raise money to help finance the PHSBB Scholarship Fund. Each year, PHSBB awards scholarships to graduating students who have participated in the band programs at PHS.

Parsippany 19th Annual Fall Festival Draws Large Crowd

Frank L. Cahill

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Sep 25, 2022

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Parsippany 19th Annual Fall Festival Draws Large Crowd

PARSIPPANY — The “19th Annual Fall Festival” returned after a three year hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic drew large crowds on Sunday, September 25 on North Beverwyck Road. The rain held out most of the day and the fall weather made it a beautiful day to enjoy the many activities offered.

The township canceled the Fall Festival for the past two years because of COVID concerns. Officials planned to hold one last year but canceled in early September because of a local rise in COVID cases.

The town-wide celebration not only provided an opportunity to highlight township programs, services, organizations and businesses, but also encourages community spirit.

The generosity of the business community has played a large role in the success of the past festivals. Parsippany’s 19th Annual Fall Festival was one of the most successful festivals yet. There was entertainment for everyone, rides for the children, and other attractions.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Fall Festival 2022

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