PARSIPPANY — Gary Martin, of Rainbow Lakes section of Parsippany, and Danny Desai, from Lake Parsippany, announce they are teaming up and running as Republican Candidates for Township Council in the June 2023 Primary.  There are two vacant positions available with the retirements of longtime council members Michael dePierro and Loretta Gragnani.

“We are running for the vacant positions because property taxes are simply out of control in Parsippany,” said Martin.  “13% tax increase in one year is not fiscally conservative, prudent, or sustainable. The actions of this Council are forcing long-time residents to move out of town.  This is unacceptable and must change.”

“Water and sewer bills are choking the financial pocketbooks of our seniors and residents,” said Desai.  “As a successful small business owner, I understand the importance of fiscal discipline and prudent spending.  I will bring this much-needed perspective to local government as a Township Councilman.”

Martin, a retired Police Captain with 25 years of service, has lived in Parsippany for 48 years.  He is a former Board Member of Education, 32 Degree Master Mason, past Shriner, Republican Club Member, and Republican Municipal Committee in District #8. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Police Medal of Honor and 200 Club Recipient.

Desai is a successful small business owner who has lived in Lake Parsippany for almost two decades.  He is married to his wife Rita and has two children, Beejal and Neil, both of who are successful physicians.  He is a Republican Club Member and member of the Parsippany Republican Municipal Committee in District #13.  He has also volunteered with Township on the Traffic Committee and Recreation Advisory Committee.

The team Desai and Martin will bring back the fiscal responsibility to Local Government and the Parsippany Township Council. This is the time to break away from the Old Republican Organization and vote for the New Republic Party.  This new party will be the future of your CHILDREN. They are the future Citizens that will make our community better.  Citizens of Parsippany, please register to vote!

The Republican Primary will be held on Tuesday, June 6.

MORRIS COUNTY — For Autism Acceptance Month, the Morris County community can help Rose House residents without costing a cent!

Answer multiple-choice questions about your shopping experiences, and Rose House will receive automatic donations from HundredX of up to $150 per participant from now until May 2, 2023. ($2 per survey, up to 75 surveys)

Sign up today by texting “contribute” to 90412, or click here on any device. Please share this info with friends and family members aged 18 and up.

Your personal information is safe and secure, as HundredX Causes will not give it to any third-party company.

If you have any questions about this campaign, please email contact@therosehouse.org.

PARSIPPANY — Registration for Parsippany’s Memorial Day Parade is now available. The parade will be held on Monday, May 29, starting at 12:00 Noon. Details for lining up will be emailed upon registration.

To register your company or non-profit group, click here.

For questions, email the Recreation Department at recreation@parsippany.net.

PARSIPPANY — Parsipany-Troy Hills Township Council will introduce the 2023 Municipal Budget on Tuesday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

A resolution is on the public agenda to introduce the budget formally.

You can access the meeting agenda by clicking here.

Council Meetings are videotaped and aired on Public Access Channel 21 at 7:00 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays and are available at www.parsippany.net. You can also view it on Parsippany Focus.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting will be held on April 18, 2023.

Regular Township Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings. Council meetings are held at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. 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 before the meeting date. Please call (973) 263-4351 to request auxiliary aid.

Click here to download the 2023 agenda schedule.

Mayor and Council

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

PARSIPPANY — Mary Anne “Psomi” Psomas-Jackloski was installed as the new Pastor at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. The Presiding Minister was The Rev. Tracie L. Bartholomew, Bishop of the Synod.

She was sponsored by The Rev. Wendy Abrahamson, Pastor, Our Saviour, Pompton Plains, and The Rev. Christa Compton, Pastor, Gloria Del, Chatham.

Mary Anne “Psomi” Psomas-Jackloski was born and raised in the Catholic tradition on Staten Island, NY.

She was very involved in the church, and by the time she was in college, she was convinced that God was calling her to be a priest. From this time on, Psomi “flirted” with the Lutheran church. She founded an ELCA congregation in Wilkes-Barre, Pa, in college and almost moved toward ordination.

In her 30s, she searched Staten Island for a good Lutheran Church. Her forties were filled with raising her daughter and doing youth minis­try. Once Maire Frances finished college, Psomi looked again.

Each time it became clearer to her that God was calling and patiently waiting.

Finally, in her late S0s, Psomi pursued spiritual direction with the purpose of figuring out how to make peace with this unrelenting God. Psomi began seminary at Drew Theological in Madison, then transferred to United Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia, where Psomi could fully immerse herself in being Lutheran.

COVID had other plans, and Psomi never got to ULS. Despite this, through online classes and a group of seminarians from New Jersey, Psomi got steeped in the ELCA.

The good people of St. John’s, Summit, and St. Andrew, along with Pastor Gladys Moore, have taught Psomi how best to be a pastor.

The dream of ordination is finally here, and Psomi thanks God and all God’s people for supporting her and affirming her in this call.

St. Andrew Lutheran Church is located at 335 Reynolds Avenue. Sunday Worship is held at 9:30 a.m. For more information, click here.

PARSIPPANY — It’s time to do away with all those old documents cluttering your home!

The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is hosting a Shredding Day on  Saturday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. No weight limit! Rain or Shine!

Please call (973) 263-7273 for additional information.