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The Moving Wall Is Coming to County College of Morris

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MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) Plant & Maintenance staff and volunteers from Home Depot have been busy preparing the site for The Moving Wall that will be on display on the campus to pay tribute to Vietnam veterans and those who the made the ultimate sacrifice.

The half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., The Moving Wall will be on display until July 11 on CCM’s campus at 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, near Parking Lot 1.

Home Depot in Dover has generously donated to the project, contributing plywood for the walkway, flag poles, lighting and other materials, as several of its employees also are giving their time to serve as volunteers.

The wall will arrive at CCM on Thursday, July 7, it was accompanied by a motorcade led by Warriors Watch Riders, which will first travel through Randolph. The wall was assembled that day by volunteers and opened for viewing. The wall is being brought to the campus by VFW Post 7333 of Randolph.

The ceremonies began on Friday, July 8, with proclamations from Randolph Township and Morris County.

The Grand Opening takes place Saturday, July 9, starting at 2:00 p.m., opening with a prayer and including the reading of federal and state proclamations. There will also be a tribute to Gold Star families and a wreath laying ceremony.

Sunday, July 10, the ceremony starts at 2:00 p.m. and will include a prayer from Rabbi Asher Herson from the Chabad Center of Northwestern New Jersey and the singing of God Bless America.

July 8 through July 10 also will feature rifle salutes and then the playing of Taps each evening at 8 p.m.

The closing ceremony takes place Monday, July 11, starting at 11:00 a.m. with a prayer from Reverend Timothy Clarkson from Union Hill Presbyterian Church in Denville, the Retiring of Colors and the collection of wreaths and any mementos left at the wall.

“Thanks to the efforts of State Senator Anthony Bucco and VFW members like Emerson Crooks and Jack Sassaman and so many other supporters, we will be able to experience the Vietnam Wall and honor our fallen service members,” said Bill Menzel from VFW Post 7333, the project coordinator. “Our goal is to help bring healing to veterans, families and friends who suffered through this divisive conflict. The Moving Wall additionally is intended to educate youth about the Vietnam War and its impact on the nation and veterans.” A listing of those supporting the project can be found in the Program Booklet.

“We are honored to have been asked to host The Moving Wall at CCM to recognize all veterans, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to teach the next generation about the impact and lessons learned as a result of this time in our nation’s history,” said CCM President Anthony J. Iacono.

Also supporting the efforts to bring the wall to the college are the Morris County Board of County Commissioners.

“All Morris County residents should take advantage of this unique opportunity to see the traveling version of the Vietnam wall. I would especially urge parents to bring their children, and high school and college students to come and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as a big thank you to our Vietnam veterans,” said Deputy Director John Krickus of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, a Marine Corps veteran.

There are 58,281 names listed on the Vietnam Memorial and The Moving Wall. The names of the fallen are arranged in the order in which they lost their lives. The largest age group – 33,103 – were 18 years old. There are 1,563 names from New Jersey and 69 from Morris County.

Emma Swan Named to Hamilton College Spring 2022 Dean’s List

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Emma Swan

PARSIPPANY — Emma Swan has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have carried throughout the semester a course load of four or more graded credits with an average of 3.5 or above.

Swan, a rising senior majoring in literature, is a graduate of Parsippany High School.

Hamilton College, a leading liberal arts institution located in Clinton, New York, is where exceptional students explore passions through an open curriculum and robust research, internship, and off-campus study opportunities. Students graduate ready to lead purposeful lives thanks to highly regarded faculty mentors, generous resources that support each student’s interests, and a loyal alumni network. The College’s need-blind admission policy ensures access for talented students with limited financial means. For more information click here.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine – July 2022. Click here to read complete magazine.

Police Need Your Help…Can You Identify This Person?

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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers is asking residents to help identify this man. According to police, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. on June 29 and 2:00 a.m. on June 30 a suspect pried open the door with a tool and entered a series of office and commercial buildings.

The suspect covered up security cameras or turned them off, according to police.

One office had a credit card that was stolen and used. That card was used at Platinum 2 Cell Phone Store in Paterson and Targets Closeout in Paterson.  At the Target location, the suspect purchased three motorcycles using the credit card.

If you have any information contact the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at www.copcall.org, call 973-COP-CALL.

No one will ask your name. You could receive a reward of up to $1,000.

It’s not too late to give blood….

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Justin Musella at the PAL blood drive. File photo

PARSIPPANY —  There is a critical need for blood donations and so the Parsippany PAL is teaming with the New Jersey Blood Services to host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 6 at the PAL building.

You can still donate today until 2:30 p.m.

Everyone who donates blood will receive a voucher for two Mets tickets and a t-shirt.

The Parsippany PAL is located at 33 Baldwin Road.

Supplies at the PAL
Donors lined up giving blood

Funny Books Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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Funny Books is celebrating its 30th Anniversary

PARSIPPANY — it’s official. Funny Books turned 30 on June 20. Mayor James Barberio, Council President Michael dePierro, Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani, Councilman Justin Musella, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Vice-Chairman Dr. Maheta, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso and Gordon Meth stopped by to visit Steve Conte, and congratulate his for the success of Funny Books.

Mayor James Barberio, Council President Michael dePierro, Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill, Gordon Meth and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso celebrating Funny Book’s 30th Anniversary
Happy 30th Birthday Funny Books
Mayor James Barberio, Council President Michael dePierro, Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill
Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill presented a plaque congratulating Funny Books for 30 years in business

Funny Books Comics & Stuff is located in a charming red-brick storefront at 98 North Beverwyck Road in the Lake Hiawatha section of Parsippany. Funny Books has a rich history – and so does our location! Formerly, a lone log cabin, the building was once the site of the original Lake Hiawatha Post Office!

Steve Conte has been the owner and operator of Funny Books since the very beginning – back in 1992! Known as “Funny Steve” to all the locals, he often jokes, “If I knew naming the store would result in my own nickname, I would have called the store, “Handsomebooks.”

Funnybooks’ owner doesn’t just sell comics; he also writes and draws them! Steve’s Self-published comic book series, Action Figure Kingdom (currently on issue #13) is really taking-off! Visit actionfigurekingdom.com to find-out more!

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine – July 2022. Click here to read complete magazine.

 

Porsche and Pooches Day at Paul Miller Porsche

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Pets from Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter were part of the event

PARSIPPANY — Porsche and your pooch to family day was held at Paul Miller Porsche.  People enjoyed some fun and games and adoptions were available from Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter and North Star Pet Rescue.

There was also a bouncy house, face painting for everyone and delicious food and refreshments, including soft pretzels. 

Kids had fun in the bouncy house
Customers were able to test drive the latest and greatest
Volunteers from Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter were on hand with dogs ready to be adopted
There was also a bouncy house, face painting for everyone and delicious food and refreshments, including soft pretzels
Mia’s Professional Pet Grooming is dedicated to making your pet feel at home. With state of the art equipment and certified groomers, they make every effort to return your pet to you happy, healthy and stylish. They are located in East Hanover.
NorthStar Pet Rescue is a group of passionate volunteers committed to saving these innocent dogs and finding them a new forever home. NorthStar Pet Rescue was founded in 2017, and although they might be a relatively new name among New Jersey animal rescues, you may recognize some of them from the work we’ve done volunteering with other rescues to help animals over the past decade.
Celia Wang just had her face painted while her parents were exploring a new Porsche.
Many choices to choose from. Shindigs Events were entertaining children with face painting

Paul Miller Porsche is located at 3419 Route 46, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Bubbles Big Top Carnival Event

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PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, June 15, The Learning Experience hosted the “Bubbles Big Top Carnival Event” and open house.

Children were able to play games, take pictures with Anna and Elsa, and eat snow cones and cotton candy!

The Learning Experience is located at 1159 Parsippany Boulevard.

For more information on The Learning Experience click here.

The Learning Experience is located at 1159 Parsippany Boulevard

Parsippany High School Graduates Participate in Project Graduation

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Over 160 graduates attended the Parsippany High School Project Graduation held at Woodbridge Community Center.

PARSIPPANY — Over 160 graduates attended the Parsippany High School Project Graduation held at Woodbridge Community Center.

Swimming, basketball, karaoke, hypnotist, ice skating, roller skating, volleyball, paddle ball, photo booths, casino tables, pool, a huge Arcade game room were all part of the event held for the graduating class of Parsippany High School on Thursday evening, June 23, at Woodbridge Community Center for an all night Project Graduation Party.

The primary aims of Project Graduation activities are to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking, drugging and driving and to reduce the number of youth involved in alcohol and other drug-related highway crashes. Across the country, Project Graduation and the chemical-free celebrations it inspired are the new tradition for graduating seniors.

On behalf of the students, parents, and staff members involved with Project Graduation for the Class of 2022 they would like to thank the supporters for their continued support of this activity. All contributions are used to defray the costs of supplies, rental fees, and entertainment.

Because of your continued support, Project Graduation in Parsippany is a success. The parents, students, and staff of the Class of 2022 thank you for your continued support!

All Cyber-System Inc – Mr. Godfrey Church
Anthony and Sons
Applebee’s of Parsippany
Baldwin Bagels
Baldwin Pizzeria Group, Inc.
Bedding Shoppe
Brooklawn Middle School
Caggiano Orthodontics, LLC
Central Middle School
Christine Karpack
Dr. Randy A. Spector
Dunkin Donuts
Eastlake Elementary School
EL&N – RT. 10
Election Fund of Michael J. DePierro
Empirical Labs, Inc.
Family Medicine of Morris
Foodtown
Frank Neglia, Town Council
FRWD Logistics, LLC
Fuddruckers
GFWC Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Gourmet Café
Gripp Plumbing & Heating, LLC
Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association
I.B.E.W. Local Union No. 102
IHOP
Intervale Elementary School
Investor Savings
Irene & Thomas Morris
James N. Greenlees
Jerry & Kelly Lustig
Kathryn & William Masters
Kiwanis Club of Parsippany Foundation, Inc.
Lake Hiawatha Swim Club, Inc.
Little Vikings Football, Inc.
Littleton School PTA
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
Lake Parsippany Elementary School
M&T Bank Parsippany
Michael Konner Corporation
Mt. Tabor Elementary School
Northvail Elementary School
Onyx Equities
Parsippany Municipal Alliance Council
Parsippany Foot & Ankle, LLC
Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge No. 2078
Patricia & Christopher Giro
Paul Miller Porsche
Pomptonian Food Services
Priola Funeral Service, Inc.
PTF Sports
Qin House, LLC
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
Saint Peter the Apostle Church
Senthil Mahalingam and Kavipriya Senthil Kumar
Severna Operations, Inc.
Shoprite of Parsippany STARS
Starbucks of Parsippany
Stop & Shop of Morris Plains
Target
Troy Hills Elementary School
Veterans of Foreign Wars – Post 10184
Virginia Henrickson
Wegman’s

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Parsippany

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PARSIPPANY — American Cancer Society is hosting the 26th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk of Parsippany on Sunday, October 23 at 4 Century Drive.

In prepration for the walk, they will be hosting a Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, August 4, at White Meadow Lake Country Club. Calling all past, current and prospective supporters — Join us to kick off Making Strides of Parsippany for 2022! You will have the opportunity to celebrate survivors, register for the Walk, network with other participants, win fun prizes, and be the first to hear all of the exciting plans we have for October 23.

Both events are free and open to the public!

Reservations are required for the kickoff event, by clicking here.

For more information or to register for the Walk, click here.

Owner of Tommy’s Tavern, Tommy Bonfiglio Dies at 62

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Thomas J. Bonfiglio, Esq with his wife Yvette DellaValle Bonfiglio

PARSIPPANY — Thomas J. Bonfiglio, 62, passed away on Friday, July 1. He established Tommy’s Tavern + Tap restaurant in Parsippany and other locations despite the COVID-19 pandemic closing comparable enterprises. His birthday was on June 23.

Longtime lawyer and certified public accountant Bonfiglio said that his restaurants’ size helped them survive the pandemic because, once indoor dining became legal, they could hold hundreds of customers while still maintaining their social distance.

He had three restaurants at the beginning of the epidemic in early 2020, and now has expanded to ten. According to the death notification, Rumson resident Bonfiglio passed away at Riverview Medical Center. There was no mention of the reason for death.

Tommy’s Tavern + Tap is located at 1900 Route 10, Parsippany

The restaurants are a family business ― the umbrella company is called Triple T Hospitality Group ― with his wife, Yvette, and two daughters, Andrea and Christina being heavily involved, along with other family members. He founded Tommy’s Tavern + Tap restaurant in Sea Bright, which has grown to include restaurants in Parsippany, Freehold, Edison, Princeton, Clifton, Bridgewater and Staten Island. He also founded the restaurant concept Tio Taco + Tequila, in Marlboro, Clifton and Edison.

Tommy loved to study business and read about other entrepreneurs and enjoyed running his restaurant company. Always working to bring the best food and best experience to his guests.

Yvette’s Linkedin post said “On July 1, I lost my Tommy, words cannot describe my 💔”

Tommy was born and raised in Brooklyn, he graduated from Nazareth High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Pace University and his Doctorate of Law from Brooklyn Law School.

Tommy enjoyed long walks on the beach with his best friend Yvette, whom he married 31 years ago. He was an avid reader, particularly any books that involved business or biographies of business leaders. He was a passionate, smart man, who always put his family before himself. He enjoyed Johnny Cash music, disco, especially Barry White and loved to listen to Yvette play the piano.

He enjoyed Sunday dinner, Thanksgiving in Florida and Christmas in New Jersey, but mostly he wanted to be with his family every day, and create a happy loving environment for all. Today his wife, daughters and sons-in-law all work in the company together.

Tommy with his loving wife, Yvette Dellavalle Bonfiglio

Surviving Tommy is his loving wife, Yvette Dellavalle Bonfiglio; their daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea and Michael Spence, Fair Haven and Christina and Christopher Dietz, Fair Haven.

A mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church in Rumson.

There will be no public visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of traditional remembrances, Tommy’s family asks that contributions to his favorite charity be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by clicking here.

To share a favorite memory or send a message of condolence please visit Tommy’s page of tributes by clicking here.

John Inglesino, Esq. was Featured on Parsippany Focus Magazine

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Parsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill (right) presents a plaque of the April 2022 cover to local attorney John Inglesino, Esq.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill presented a plaque of the April 2022 cover to local attorney John Inglesino, Esq.

Inglesino was featured in the April issue of Parsippany Focus Magazine. In case you missed the article, click here to read the magazine.

John P. Inglesino is the Managing Partner, and a founding partner, of Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC. Mr. Inglesino concentrates his practice in the areas of government law, land use/redevelopment, real estate and governmental affairs. He represents both public and private sector clients.

On the public side, Mr. Inglesino is special redevelopment counsel for the Town of Morristown, Townships of Nutley and Belleville, the Borough of Pompton Lakes and the City of Bayonne. He also serves as a planning board attorney for the Town of Morristown and planning board and board of adjustment attorney for the Township of Fairfield.

Mr. Inglesino also serves as General Counsel for the North Jersey District Water Commission, and special sewer litigation counsel for the Township of Lopatcong. He serves as General Counsel for the Morris County Insurance Fund where he provides a broad range of counsel and manages all litigation. Mr. Inglesino was the Township Attorney for the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills from 2010-2017. He also served as Associate Counsel for the New Jersey League of Municipalities from 2010-2017.

Mr. Inglesino has over twenty-five years of experience representing many of New Jersey’s largest developers. Mr. Inglesino regularly appears before planning boards, zoning boards and other governmental entities on behalf of his private sector clients to obtain various approvals and enter into various agreements. Mr. Inglesino also provides litigation services for his clients in connection with redevelopment and land use related cases. Mr. Inglesino guides his clients through the cumbersome approval process that exists in New Jersey. He is well versed in New Jersey’s municipal land use law and redevelopment law, and counsels his clients regarding the legal and practical aspects of the development and redevelopment process. Mr. Inglesino has successfully negotiated tax abatements on behalf of several clients and he has lectured on PILOTs before the New Jersey State Planning Commission and the Morris County Bar Association.

Mr. Inglesino is very experienced in the area of affordable housing law in New Jersey. He is counsel to several municipalities, property owners and developers in “Mt. Laurel” litigation.

Mr. Inglesino also represents clients before various State agencies, such as the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, on regulatory, approval, permitting and compliance matters.

Sax Wealth Advisors Named to Accounting Today’s 2022 “Wealth Magnet” Rankings of Nation’s Top Firms

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PARSIPPANY — Sax Wealth Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm and financial planning subsidiary of Top 100 accounting, tax, and advisory firm, Sax LLP, has been named to Accounting Today’s 16th annual “Wealth Magnets” list recognizing the Top 150 CPA firms in financial planning nationwide. It is the fifth consecutive year Sax Wealth Advisors has been recognized by the industry’s leading media property.

Sax Wealth Advisors is located at 389 Interpace Parkway, Third Floor.

The award rankings are based upon Assets Under Management (AUM). Sax Wealth Advisors, which reported AUM of more than $1.5 billion, was once again ranked in “The Billion Dollar Club,” the highest category on the “Wealth Magnets” list.

“We are honored to once again be recognized by Accounting Today as a leading firm in the country by Assets Under Management and acknowledged for our success in helping clients navigate the market and their personal goals,” said Kyle R. Stawicki, Partner-in-Charge of Sax Wealth Advisors. “This award is a testament to our team of financial advisors’ financial planning philosophies and strategies and I look forward to continuing our commitment to our clients and their financial growth.” 

Sax Wealth Advisors is an independent registered investment advisor offering financial services built on integrity and meaningful client relationships. The firm is recognized by the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) as a fee-only firm and has offices in Parsippany, NJ, Pennington, NJ, and New York City, NY. The firm provides customized investment and financial solutions for individual wealth management, in addition to employer retirement plans. Sax Wealth Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Top 100 accounting, tax, and consultancy firm Sax LLP. For more information click here.

AWARD DISCLOSURE

The 2022 Wealth Magnets Ranking of the Top 150 Firms by AUM is published by Accounting Today, an independent company unaffiliated with SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC. The ranking is exclusively by assets under management and is based on submissions by over 200 firms. AUM reported is comprised of assets under management as well as under administration. The dates used by firms submitting data vary. Data is provided by Audit Analytics, an online intelligence service that delivers audit, regulator, and disclosure analysis to the accounting community. Information from these sources is deemed to be reliable, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Sax Wealth Advisors did not pay to be included in this ranking. Working with a ranked advisor should be evaluated properly and has no correlation to investment results. Working with a highly-ranked advisor does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience higher performance or results. Third-party rankings are no guarantee of future investment success or performance. This ranking is conducted by a third-party provider and not meant to serve as an endorsement for Sax Wealth Advisors. Rankings should not be considered an endorsement of the wealth manager by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation. Provided for informational purposes only.

Please see the full list of rankings here.

Fireworks Display and Concerts – Road Closing and Information

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Fireworks over the sky at Parsippany Hills High School
PARSIPPANY —  For all those planning to attend the Parsippany Fireworks and Concert, on Monday, July 4, at the Parsippany Hills High School, we want everyone to be safe and enjoy the show, so please take note of the following information:
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Concert at approx.- 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks at approx.- 9:30 p.m.

Note: No parking will be allowed at Littleton Elementary School (located on Brooklawn Drive) or Parsippany Baptist Church (located on Littleton Road) due to construction on the properties.

*Please plan alternate travel routes if you are not attending the event. There will be traffic delays in the area of Rt. 53, Park Road, Brooklawn Drive, and Route 202 during this time.

*Everyone in attendance will proceed through a Police checkpoint prior to entry.
*Intoxicated persons will be DENIED entry.
*All BAGS & CONTAINERS are subject to inspection.
*THE FOLLOWING IS PROHIBITED:
– GLASS CONTAINERS
– ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
– PETS
– PERSONAL FIREWORKS (Even the Legal ones)
– DRONES (or other types of Aircraft)
*PARKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (Proper Placards Must Be Possessed) – Limited Parking at the Tennis Courts. Access can be gained via Glencove Road. Golf carts will be present to assist with transporting people needing assistance on the hill.
*O.E.M. PERSONNEL AVAILABLE FOR ASSISTANCE:
We will have volunteer members of the Parsippany Office of Emergency Management wearing Hi-Visibility Lime/Green Shirts at the event available for directions and guidance.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 5

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Councilman Justin Musella, Frank Neglia, Paul Carifi, Jr. Council President Michael dePierro and Vice President Loretta Gragnani

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 5.

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

Ruben Gonzalez Charged with Network Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material

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parsippany police
File Photo

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, and Morristown Police Department Chief Darnell Richardson, filed additional charges against Ruben Gonzalez, 19, Morristown.

Mr. Gonzalez was charged with one count of Leader of a Child Pornography Network, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4.1a, 2nd Degree; one count of Possession of Child Pornography with Intent to Distribute, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4B(5)(a)(ii), 2nd Degree; one count of Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(5)(a)(i), 2nd Degree; one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(3), 1st Degree; eight counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(4), 2nd Degree; 11 counts of Invasion of Privacy, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9b(1), 3rd Degree; and three counts of Computer Criminal Activity, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-25e, 3rd Degree.

The defendant was arrested on the above charges on June 27, following an examination of the defendant’s cell phone.

It is alleged that on or between December 2, 2020, and November 5, 2021, the defendant conspired with others to lead a child pornography network, using the Telegram Application to communicate and coordinate the distribution of child sexual abuse material. It is also alleged that the defendant would use the “Screen Record” option on his cell phone to secretly record and save the sexual activity of the victims, without their knowledge or consent.

Some of the victims of the defendant’s conduct were minors. The defendant is currently detained at the Morris County Correctional Facility on the above charges and three separate Morris County Indictments charging him with Aggravated Sexual Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Sexual Contact, and Invasion of Privacy. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 12.

Prosecutor Carroll would like to thank the Morristown Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) for their efforts in the investigation and arrest of this defendant.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Webber Proposes Cutting Sales Tax to 6%

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MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblyman Jay Webber speaks on a bill that would create a pithy 10-day tax holiday on school supplies and proposes taxpayers get real savings by lowering the sales tax to 6%.

Abby Matheis Becomes Parsippany’s Latest Mayor

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Abby Matheis, 13, is Parsippany's "Mayor of the Day"

PARSIPPANY — Abby Matheis became Parsippany’s Latest Mayor on Thursday, June 30.

Mayor James Barberio issued a certificate proclaim “Abby Matheis” Mayor for a Day.

Mayor James Barberio issued a certificate proclaim “Abby Matheis” Mayor for a Day.
Abby was greeted at Parsippany’s Town Hall by members of the Parsippany Police Department as she walked in with Mayor James Barberio.

Abby was greeted at Parsippany’s Town Hall by members of the Parsippany Police Department as she walked in with Mayor James Barberio.

Once in Town Hall she entered the Mayor’s Office and took a seat at the executive empire.

Abby Matheis, 13, is Parsippany’s “Mayor of the Day”
Abby was given orders to James Barberio

Then she had to get to work.  She called a meeting with all of Parsippany’s department heads to give her an update on Parsippany’s happenings. The good news is no one was terminated today during the meeting.

Barberio looks on as Abby heads the meeting of Parsippany’s Department Heads. The Administrative secretary to the Mayor, AnnMarie Ferrara, took the minutes of the meeting.

After the meeting she attended lunch at Gourmet Cafe.

Abby is a student at Central Middle School.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine – July 2022. Click here to read complete magazine.

Missing Dems Cause Tense Moment During Whirlwind Assembly Session

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MORRIS COUNTY — Aides were caught casting votes for missing Democrat lawmakers during a four-hour Assembly session on Wednesday that passed a massive $50.6 billion budget, a controversial gun-control package, and abortion bills fast tracked over three days.

Many passed with only a few more votes than the 41 required. Democrats currently have a 46-34 majority.

Assemblyman Brian Bergen called to use a rare procedural motion to put the house “under call” to compel members back into the chamber and cast a vote.

“On the majority party side I now count twelve staffers in seats and I’m concerned,” Bergen (R-Morris) noted on the Assembly floor. “We have so much important stuff to debate and discuss today and the members are not available to hear all our sound arguments before they vote.”

The procedure was last used by the Legislature in 2015 as the Democratic majorities attempted to override Gov. Chris Christie’s conditional veto of legislation on expunging mental health records.

Morris County Prosecutor’s Public Safety Announcement For Parents and Children

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Children must be mindful of what they post and share through electronic means

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to educating the general public about the risks and potential hazards relating to Child Sexual Abuse Material Child Pornography and the misuse of technology by children.

They also continue to promote increased awareness of the recommended safeguards that can help to prevent the victimization of our children. During the past several years, there has been a dramatic increase in online activity among our nation’s youth. Law enforcement agencies across the country are seeing a rise in sexually explicit material by children of all ages. This material includes activities such as “sexting” and sending or soliciting nude photographs.

With a generation of youth utilizing electronic means of communication and engaging online as content creators, it is important for parents to have open communication with their children about content sharing and exercise good judgment when it comes to how they interact with others online or through other electronic means, such as email, text messaging, and social media.

With boys and girls involved in these potentially dangerous behaviors, parents should have age-appropriate conversations with their children beginning as soon as they have access to any technological device.  Conversations with children should include a clear explanation as to why it is so important not to send, not to ask others, and not to share sexually explicit images, videos, or other content.

Children must be mindful of what they post and share through these electronic means, because social media and technology document everything, even photos and messages a child may assume was deleted or temporary, or that were intended to be private.  Data shared through electronic means can be accessed and potentially disseminated to others even after being deleted.  Moreover, individuals communicating with children through electronic means can misrepresent their true age, gender, or identity.  The dissemination of electronic data may subject the child to harassment or ridicule, and even create the potential for extortion or kidnapping.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said, “We at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office want to enable our youth to make smart choices about how they interact online and through electronic means, as poor decisions can have unfortunate consequences.”

Anyone with any questions can contact the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit or the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200.  Persons may remain anonymous.

Parsippany Hills High School Graduation 2022

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PARSIPPANY — Principal Dr. Matthew Thompson announced the graduates for the Class of 2022.

The graduates include Ayodeji Adeyanju, Thomas Adubato, Alexa Aguirre, Noelia Aguirre-Reyes, Kazi Ahmed, Antonetta Albano, Shehryar Ali, Waleed Alim, Schenia Denielle Alvarez, Shantel Dominique Alvarez, Matthew Amadio, Michael Amadio, Vaishnavi Amin, Arnaz Amin, Kinzaa Anis, Joseph Antonacci, George Apostolopoulos, Damian Appice, Tyler Arnold, Katharine Arthur, Laaiba Asghar, Brooke Bacile, Akpene Badasu, Katelyn Badke, Aditya Bajaj, Madison Ballesteros, Jenifer Barahona, Rachael Beehler, Saryu Bhupathi, Sarah Campbell, Lauren Carter, Fabian Carvajal, Dean Castellana, Jayson Castillo, Aman Chahal, Kunal Chauhan, Akshat Chavan Patil, Evan Chin, Gianna Chraca, Joshua Christian, Dominick Ciccotelli, Julianna Cirilo, Dhanovan Clinton, Ava Cohen and Joshua Corrales.

Also Dhruvi Dangar, Ryan Dauber, Keshav Dave, Ian Davis, Dylan DeChiara, Alexa Anne Sophia Dela Cruz, Tavishi Deo, Ashvi Desai, Shivam Desai, Manali Desai, Ananya Deshmukh, Radha Dhaduk, Cole Dneaster, Jahre’ Dorsey, Arnav Dube, Kiera Duffy, Aidan Elliott, Marwan Elsoukkary, Jorge Andres Espinosa-Nunez, Kelly Fajardo, Shreeya Faldu, Kenneth Farhan, Jessica Ferro, Lennon Fitzgerald, Sohum Gaitonde, Alessandra Gargano, Juliana Gaudio, William Geiger, Lillian Go, Alexavier Gonzalez, Aidan Gonzalez, Mackenzie Gorman, Aidan Gorman-Caravello, Trevor Govelitz, Alexa Green, Jocelyn Grossinger, Madison Guarneri, Juliana Guerriero, Nia Hardy, Shubhay Harnale, Julia Heller, Daniel Henry, Scott Hilsinger, Veronica Hosig-Rendfrey, Eric Hsu, Eshan Hu, Lourdes Ignacio, Walsh Ingersoll, Adina Istrefi, Trey Iverson, Brandon Jasiecki, Bryan Jetton, Michael Jobst, Dev Joshi, Mishita Kaja, Abhinav Karthik Narayanan, Samantha Kelly, Arnav Khanna, John Kim, Jacob King, Emma Korczak, Ashley Kornreich, Anay Kothana, Ashton Kuczka, Dominic Kuduk, Grace Kugelman, Max LaBarbera, Athan Ladas, Melissa Lalo, Mario Lamperti, Elaine Lau, Ciarra Launzinger, Ava Lee, Lindsey Lee, Ingeu Lee, Emily Lei, Sofia Levytsky, Marvin Li, Vincent Licor, Kaitlyn Lin, Adrina Livingston, Sophia Lopez, Moses Lopez, Alan Lopez and Emma Ludvigsen.

Also Hamdaan Malik, Zoe Mann, Gabriel Mansolelli, Matthew Marin, Jackelyn Martinez, Anya McNulty, Caeden McRae, Matthew Melo, Matthew Memoli, Audrey Meng, Abhilash Menon, Sumaiya Mir, Arianna Miranda, Shreya Mishra, Reagan Moffatt, Siddharth Moharana, Amber Moncada, Emily Montanari, Hannah Mow, Devina Munjal, Reagan Murphy, Akul Murundi, Samarth Muthyala, Dev Nakrani, Nicole Narvaez, Megan Nicita, Gary Nigro, Crystal Nunes, James O’Dowd, Theresa O’Neill, Grace Oppenberg, Junior Orellana De Paz, Eric Ostlin, Dylan Ostolaza, Yaksh Pachchigar, Parth Parekh, Dristi Patel, Mohin Patel, Pooja Patel, Dhara Patel, Dimpiben Patel, Nish Patel, Kanishka Patel, Esha Patel, Neel Patel, Swate Patel, Aarjvi Patel, Krisha Patel, Rajvee Patel, Manav Patel, Darshan Patel, Kyle Peacock, Matthew Pepe, Keerthi Peruka, Joshua Picado, Emma Pierce, Joseph Pizza, Nohemi Plata Ramirez, Kate Pohner, and Lacie Porcelli.

Also Naman Rajyaguru, Samson Rappoport, Jelsey Rendon, Ashwathi Renjith, Edwin Rivera, Gereny Rosario Santos, Roger Rubinetti, Lucas Sadowski, Luis Salazar-Morales, Francie Salling, Victoria Sanchez, Kristen Schaffer, Dominic Scola, Kyle Serra, Madison Serrano, Sahil Shah, Kalash Shah, Seeya Shah, Meet Shah, Sanjith Shankar, Laila Shapiro, Rodrigo Shauy, Jolie Shin, Nicholas Sibilia, Jonathan Sierra, Manjot Singh, Kriss Sitapara, Jack Skennion, Isaiah Spencer Ali, Carly Spiel, Sydney Spindler, Kyra Stensgaard, Dylan Stock, Alexa Stringham, Omar Takieddine, Shaun Tempelman, Anna Terhune, Elliot Terrell, Mira Thakor, Ann Thomas, Andrew Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Emma Timney, Melissa Trujillo, Elizabeth Trunk, Shannon Tseng, Joshua Vadakkedam, Isabella Vadas, Alana Valle, Noga Vardi, Meeka Vardi, Jose Vargas, Akshay Varughese, Gabriella Vazquez, Nicole Vecchia, Abhinav Velati, Nicholas Velicky, Dominick Verducci, Coral Viegas, Samantha Villanueva, Ryan Wald, Kylie Wan, Aidan Waters, Logan Weaver Lauren Werfel, Olivia Yang, Jona Yenzer, Kalyna Yurchuk, Nicholas Zigman and David Zilinskis

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