Letter to the editor: Another Promise Broken; Smooth Transition to Soriano

Frank L. Cahill
-
0

parsippany focusDear Editor:

Parsippany has a mayor–council system under the Faulkner Act. The MAYOR presides over Council. Exercises the executive power of municipality. Votes only to break ties. Has veto subject to override by 2/3 of all Council members. Appoints administration, attorney, tax collector, tax assessor, treasurer, and department heads with Council approval. May remove department heads upon written notice to Council.  

In the recent past a council-vote was taken in which town attorney John Inglesino was voted not to continue as township attorney due to conflicts of interest with Councilman Paul Carifi and other matters concerning his association with corporate developers. At this time the council voted Inglesino out. Mayor Barberio then through his “executive privilege” informed the council after the vote, that Inglesino would be staying. The council then asked; why was a vote allowed in the first place?

How now can council members Valori, dePierro and Gragnani attempt to pass a similar resolution before the new executive takes office, at the same time disenfranchising a fellow council-member? 

How can council president Valori have more power than the newly elected mayor or any mayor in that the power of appointment is the mayors alone; pending council approval? Valori is being the cart before the horse, most likely a tactic under the guiding light of Inglesino.

 Mr. Inglesino tactics to stay in power under Barberio’s administration as our real mayor has disrupted our mayor-council system of governance; using public funds to stifle his rival through lawsuits paid for by Parsippany taxpayers. The real conflict of interest is Inglesino’s promotion of himself while he improperly advocates for candidates favoring him and his law firm’s interest; of real estate developers power over the people of Parsippany and manipulation of our master plan. Development that ignores environmental resources and best practices in land use to profit corporate developers who sue Parsippany when they can’t get their way, which also benefits his law firm, the same law firm that surrenders Parsippany’s quality of life while Parsippany pays to lose, in the favor of those developers. 

Is this the smooth transition promised by Mayor Barberio? This reminds one of the promises made after the Waterview No Vote and the promise of open space for that fought over environmental constrained and valuable landscape. No doubt the tactics of how to make and break this promise occurred under the guiding light of Inglesino’s law firm, which Barberio, dePierro and Gragnani blindly follow. 

Elected officials duty is to the electorate, however it seems what we have officials whom have placed themselves above the town, in the interest of outside corporate developers, whom are about to continue to use Parsippany for their schemes to accomplish their goals of continued sprawl and speculation development where the rights of property over the right to a future of sustainability, health, safety and welfare are ignored.

During the Waterview episode councilman Valori used the term “corruption” in reference to the Barberio/Inglesino administration and the tactics of the planning board. What happened to change the mind of this official; as to siding now with the very elements of those improper means? 

Nick Homyak
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034

Annual Central Jersey Cat Fanciers scheduled at Parsippany Sheraton

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Annual Central Jersey Cat Fanciers scheduled at Parsippany Sheraton

PARSIPPANY — Central Jersey Cat Fanciers will be having its sixteenth Annual cat show at the Sheraton Parsippany, 199 Smith Road, on January 5 to January 7.

Show hours will be 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Price for admission is $10.00 adults, $7.00 seniors, $7.00 children (4-12) and children under four for free.

An expected 200 cats will be present and competing at this show. Judging will take place in seven different rings each day.

This will be an opportunity to see many different breeds of cats including Bengals, Sphynx, Maine Coons, Siamese, Oriental Shorthairs, Ragdolls, Munchkins, Persians, Toygers, Savannahs, Siberians, and many more breeds.

There is also a special category for household pets and kittens, which need not be purebreds. Final awards will be presented in each category. People will be bringing their cats to compete from all over the country as well as several people from outside the United States. We will be having feline health presentations around noon on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the cats and kittens, there will be many vendors selling gift items for you and your pet, scratching posts, magazines, jewelry, toys as well as unusual items.

There will also be food available at the hotel. We have invited a rescue group, Angel Paws, to attend the show. They will be bringing homeless pets for adoption. The telephone number for information about the show is (570) 807-0406. You can also send email requests to nycsa@aol.com.

You can obtain detailed directions to the Sheraton by calling (973) 515-2000.

Lakeland Hills YMCA Exceeds Annual Campaign Goal

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Lakeland Hills YMCA Exceeds Annual Campaign Goal

MOUNTAIN LAKES —  The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is happy to announce the success of their annual GIVE A KID THE Y campaign. More than $220,000 was raised for financial aid scholarships that provide funds for membership, childcare, camp and more to those experiencing financial hardship. Adding a thank-you banner to the campaign thermometer, shown here, staff and board wish to thank everyone who supported this year’s campaign

The Learning Center at the Morris County School of Technology Accepting Preschool Applications

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
The Learning Center at the Morris County School of Technology Accepting Preschool Applications

DENVILLE — Morris County School of Technology’s learning center, located in Denville, will be accepting applications for the Fall 2018 preschool program.

The Learning Center is an on-site preschool program taught by students in the Academy for Education and Learning and supervised by two certified teachers. Lesson plans are developed using the New Jersey Department of Education’s Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards and address a plethora of topics, which infuse mathematics, literacy, language, social studies, and science concepts. Fine and gross motor skills are developed through a variety of daily activities. 

The program runs Mondays through Thursdays for two sessions each day from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. School is in session from the end of September to the middle of June.

Children must be three years old by October 1, 2018 and residents of Morris County. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Tuition for the year is $1400, which is broken into four equal payments. The first ¼ payment is non-refundable and due at the time of enrollment to secure a spot.

For more information on how to enroll a child in The Learning Center click here and visit  under the Programs tab (The Learning Center).

Fireman from District 2 accompanied Santa to St. Elizabeth

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Fireman from District 2 accompanied Santa to St. Elizabeth

PARSIPPANY — Fireman from Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 2 accompanied Santa to St. Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School on December 22.

Every year the Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 2 firefighters bring Santa to St. Elizabeth and the children perform songs and dance for Santa and the firefighters. 

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 2 firefighters and Santa at St. Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 2 firefighters gives out candy canes to the children as the children tell Santa what they want for Christmas

Santa visits IHOP on Christmas Eve

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Santa visits IHOP on Christmas Eve

PARSIPPANY — Santa was giving out candy canes and children had the opportunity to tell Santa what they would like for Christmas on Christmas Eve at IHOP, 792 Route 46.

IHOP employee Nick Lopez telling Santa what he wants for Christmas.
Nico and Ciava Prestifilippo talking to Santa
IHOP customer Al Goldberg, Manuela Serna with Santa
General Manager Edgar Ortega, Santa and Manager Jonathan Lemus

Rainbow Lakes Fire Department Santa Tour

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Rainbow Lakes Fire Department Santa Tour

PARSIPPANY — A Christmas eve tradition, Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2 tours the neighborhoods of Parsippany and hands out toys to the children before he starts his nightly tour across America.

The Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2 serves fire protection to the Rainbow Lakes, Interpace Commercial Zone, Lower End of Park Road and the Parsippany Hills High School Area.

Breaking news: Working house fire at 29 Southwood Drive

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Breaking news: Working house fire at 29 Southwood Drive

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3, Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2, Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1 and Cedar Knolls Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) were called to a working house fire at 29 Southwood Drive on Monday evening, December 25.

Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department District 4 Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) team was also dispatched as well as Parsippany Rescue and Recovery.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department Arson Officer, Morris County Prosecutors Office, Morris County Sheriff Department is currently investigating the scene.

In addition Rockaway Neck Volunteer Fire Department, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services were also at the scene.

Mayor-elect Michael Soriano was at the scene and speaking to the residents of the home, and they are safe and were not home at the time of the fire.  He said they will be staying with relatives.

Additional details to follow.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department 6 Chief Scott Serrecchia on the scene

Par-Troy Wrestling Club held Holiday Tournament

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Par-Troy Wrestling Club held Holiday Tournament

PARSIPPANY — The Par-Troy Wrestling Club is a township program for kids K-8 to learn the sport of wrestling. The program is a direct feeder program for both Parsippany Hills and Parsippany High wrestling teams. They have close to 100 children in the program currently and compete in various leagues across northern New Jersey. This past weekend, they held our annual Holiday tournament at the Parsippany PAL building.

The Par-Troy Wrestling Club held two separate tournaments, one a K-6th grade duals and the other a K-8th grade duals tournament.

The K-6 team went 4-0 on the day and took home first place for the first time in over four years. The children competed extremely tough and made Parsippany proud!

The K-8 team wrestled well in the afternoon session and looks to compete for a year end title in the Grade School league. The team competes though the winter season culminating with the state tournament!

Wrestling is the world’s oldest sport and a great way for kids to learn self-motivation, hard work, exercise, and most of all have fun and make new friends from all over this great town.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, would like to register, donate, etc. click here , or contact Head Coach Albert Fornini atAlbert.Fornini@wyn.com.

Letter to the editor: DePierro, Gragnani and Valori need to listen to the people of Parsippany

Letters to the Editor
-
0

parsippany focusDear Editor:

During the months just prior to their re-election or election to office, dePierro, Gragnani and Valori will attend every event that they can and pretend to listen to the people who speak with them.  Then when they are elected to office, they turn their heads to the people who voted for them and don’t even have the time to talk to them when seen out in public during non-election times.

To make matters worse, when they are acting in their official capacity as Council people they limit the amount of time Parsippany residents can speak during the open public portion at Council meetings. It used to be 5 minutes and now because of DePierro, Gragnani and Valori, Parsippany residents can only speak for 3 minutes.

I hope that the Parsippany residents will remember that DePierro, Gragnani and Valori don’t have time to hear or listen to what Parsippany residents have to say when it comes time to vote during the next election.

With that said, I would encourage every resident who cares about Parsippany to contact these elected members and voice their concerns.

They have no problem talking to the residents when they are running for office.  So, why would now be any different.

Lou Valori,  36 Gatheringhill Court, Morris Plains 973-889-0065

Michael DePierro, 5 Fernwood Place, Parsippany  973-263-3333 

Loretta Gragnani,  11 Rhoda Terrace, Parsippany  973-335-8796

All of this information about these elected people is available online.

Varshaben Patel
Parsippany

Editors Note: We updated this letter to delete the organization. The writer is a member, but the letter was written as an individual and not as a representative of the organization.

 

 

 

1...755756757...1,140Page 756 of 1,140