Early Voting Locations for June Primary

MORRIS COUNTY — Early voting for the 2022 Primary Election begins Friday, June 3. There will be early voting machines throughout Morris County. All registered voters in Morris County are eligible to vote early.

Starting on Friday, June 3 (from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.), Saturday, June 4 (from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) and Sunday, June 5 (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), Parsippany residents can go to any of the eight sites and vote on a voting machine. Voters may also mail in their ballots or use the drop boxes located in Morris County.

The locations in Morris County are:

  • Morris Plains – Central Park of Morris County; 2 Executive Drive
  • Boonton – The Boonton Township Municipal Building; 155 Powerville Road
  • Denville – Denville Town Hall Community Room; 1 St. Mary’s Place
  • Whippany – Hanover Community Center; 15 North Jefferson Road
  • Madison – Madison Hartly Dodge Memorial; 50 Kings Road
  • Morristown – Morristown Municipal Building; 200 South Street
  • Mount Arlington – Mount Arlington Civic/Senior Center; 18 North Glen Avenue
  • Mount Olive – Mount Olive Municipal Building; 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake

Click here for detailed information.

Can I still choose other voting options?

Yes. You may select, instead, to:

  • Apply for a vote-by-mail ballot and return it one of the following ways:
    1. Mail: It must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 and be received by your county’s Board of Elections on or before Monday, June 13.
    2. Secure Ballot Drop Box: Place it in one of the county’s secure ballot drop boxes by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7.
    3. Board of Elections Office: Deliver it in person to the county’s Board of Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7.
  • Or, vote in person at your polling place, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, June 7. Accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities.
  • Party Change Deadline- April 13, 2022
  • Voter Registration Deadline – Tuesday, May 17, 2022
  • Election Day – Tuesday, June 7, 2022

NOTE: Vote-by-mail ballots CAN NOT be returned to your polling place for this election.

In-Person Polling Locations in Parsippany on Tuesday, June 7 are from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To find your current polling location, check your sample ballot for your ward and district as shown in the example above.

Election Official: Khaled Madin, Municipal Clerk

Phone: (973) 263-4357     Fax: (973) 263-2051

Polling Locations in Parsippany Troy-Hills Township:

District Location
1, 4, 11, 13, 39
Brooklawn Middle School
Girls Aux Gym Room
250 Beachwood Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
15, 16, 19
Board of Education Bldg
Meeting Room
292 Parsippany
Parsippany, NJ 07054
22, 23 Central Middle School
Old Gym
1620 Route 46 West
Parsippany, NJ 07054
32 Community Center
Meeting Room B
1130 Knoll Rd
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
14, 17 East Lake School
Gym
40 Eba Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
2 Fire House – Powder Mill
Squad Room
60 S Powder Mill Rd
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
3, 8, 18 Intervale School
Gym
60 Pitt Rd
Boonton, NJ 07005
29 Knollwood School
Gym
445 Knoll Rd
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
33, 34 Lake Hiawatha Library
Lower Level Meeting Room
68 Nokomis Ave
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
30, 31, 38 Lake Hiawatha School
Gym
1 Lincoln Ave
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
10, 12 Lake Parsippany Fire House
Meeting Room – Rear Entrance
255 Halsey Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
6, 7, 9, 37 Littleton School
Gym
51 Brooklawn Dr
Morris Plains, NJ 07050
5 Mt. Tabor Firehouse – Simpson
Engine Room
0 Simpson Ave
Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878
21, 28 Northvail School
Gym
10 Eileen Ct
Parsippany, NJ 07054
25, 35, 36 Rockaway Meadow School
Gym
160 Edwards Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
26 Rockaway Neck Fire House
Meeting Room
180 Old Bloomfield Ave
Parsippany, NJ 07054
20 St. Ann’s Church
Hospitality Room
781 Smith Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
24, 27 Troy Hills School
Gym
509 S Beverwyck Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054

 

Legislature Extends Plastic, Paper Bag Ban Deadline for Food Banks

MORRIS COUNTY — Food banks and community pantries could continue using single-use plastic and paper bags for an additional six months under a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn and passed by the Assembly and Senate on Thursday.

New Jersey’s strictest-in-the-nation single-use bag ban goes into effect on May 4. Stores and food service businesses will be prohibited from selling or providing single-use plastic or paper carryout bags to customers. Dunn’s bill (A2065) gives food banks until November to come into compliance with the law.

“People who cannot afford food also can’t afford to pay for a bag to carry the donations they rely on to feed their families. As costs rise due to inflation, people are making sacrifices, but feeding your family shouldn’t be one of those,” Dunn (R-Morris) said.

Under the bill, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is required to proportionally distribute 500,000 reusable bags to food banks and pantries like soup kitchens throughout the state.

“This bill prevents the plastic and paper bag ban from having unintended, but negative impacts on those who are struggling. Examining the real-world consequences of our laws is imperative to find a solution that supports these nonprofits and the communities they serve,” Dunn added.

Joe Nametko, the mayor of Netcong, says the town’s community food bank provides meals and supplies to 150 to 175 people on average each week since the second week of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kiwanis Clubs in Northern New Jersey, including Parsippany, Roxbury, and Rockaway have been supplying food since COVID-19 and have distributed 478,400 pounds of food serving 11,980 families, 23,121 children with a retail value of over $800,000.

“During weeks leading up to holidays, the number of meals we provide in the way of pre-bagged food items goes much higher,” Nametko said. “Currently, residents who can afford to purchase their own food are kind enough to bring their used plastic bags to our foodbank where they are inspected and eventually re-used. As a member of the Morris County Solid Waste Advisory, I do my best to ensure packaging that finds its way to our foodbank is recycled, reused, or repurposed. This measure gives us the gift of time to adopt new ways to ensure our operations are not only meeting the law, but our community needs.”

Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – March 23, 2022

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – March 23, 2022.

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment
2022 Members and Term Dates

  • Robert Iracane    Chairman    12/31/22
  • Dave Kaplan    Vice-Chair       12/31/23
  • Bernard Berkowitz    Member      12/31/24
  • Scot Joskowitz    Member        12/31/25
  • Nancy Snyder    Member        12/31/23
  • Sridath Reddy    Member        12/31/22
  • Davey Willans    Member        12/31/24
  • Casey Parikh    Alt. No. 1        12/31/23
  • Chris Mazzarella    Alt. No. 2        12/31/23
  • John Chadwick, Planner, John T. Chadwick IV P.P.
  • Chas Holloway, Engineer, Keller & Kirkpatrick
  • Peter King, Attorney, King Moench Hirniak & Collins, LLP
  • Nora O. Jolie, Board Secretary

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – March 15, 2022

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – March 15, 2022.

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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

 

Morris County/Parsippany Sons of Italy Lodge 2561

PARSIPPANY — There was not an empty seat in the trattoria at the March monthly meeting of the Sons of Italy as members came out in force to celebrate the swearing-in of Lodge 2561’s new slate of Officers for 2022-2024. The Lodge was honored to have in attendance the National Financial Secretary and Past State President, Lou Santoro, and N.J. State Trustee, Joe Saetta, who together administered the Oath of Office to all the newly elected Lodge Officials.

Assuming the reins of Office from Immediate Past President, John Lonero, was long time Lodge member and Parsippany resident, Robert Adamo. President Lonero, who was credited with a highly productive term of office commented, “It’s been an honor to serve as Sons of Italy President for the past two years.  COVID 19 presented challenges, but I’m proud of how our Lodge stepped up and raised funds for the charities we support.”

The slate of new Officers include:
Robert Adamo – President
Joseph Jannarone, Jr. – First Vice President
Michael Fazzio – Second Vice President
Michael Zambito – Treasurer
Nicholas Jannarone – Recording Secretary
Sean Clark – Sargent at Arms
Philip Parziale – Orator

Trustees: James Torsiello, John Gangone, Frank Campisano, Robert Wilhalme, and Edgard Mercado.

Trustees: James Torsiello, John Gangone, Frank Campisano, Robert Wilhalme, and Edgard Mercado.

Committee Chairs include Michael dePierro, Scholarships; Louis Amato, Food/Special Events;  Joseph Jannarone, Jr., Fundraising/Philanthropic; James Torsiello, Golf Outing; and Patrick Minutillo, social media.

On a local level, Lodge 2561 is an affiliated member of the Supreme Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America, the largest and longest established Italian American organization in the United States, founded in 1905 in Little Italy, NYC as a support system to assist Italian immigrants assimilating into their new Country. Today the organization has over 600,000 current members and supporters throughout the Country.

Morris County’s Lodge, one of 29 Lodges in N.J., is a non-profit organization that proudly contributes thousands of dollars to worthwhile local charities and families in need. Among the causes that Lodge 2561 supports are; The Parsippany Food Pantry, St. Peter’s Church, St. Ann’s Church, Battered Woman’s Shelter of Morris County, High School Scholarships, The Valerie Fund, Parsippany Day Care Center, Cooley’s Anemia, and St. Jude’s, among others. The Lodge regularly purchases and dispenses gift cards from locations such as Shop Rite and Walmart to assist families in need.  The group, with some great Italian Chefs, is also known to generously prepare several delicious Italian-style dinners each year to assist local causes.

Lodge 2561 currently boasts approximately 100 community-minded members and meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at a local restaurant, where lodge business and upcoming charitable endeavors and needs of the community are addressed.

The organization’s National Headquarters is located near Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., with a mission to preserve Italian culture in the United States, while identifying solutions to the problems and issues facing Italian Americans today. The charitable arm of the organization has invested more than $164 million in scholarships, medical research, cultural preservation, disaster relief, and other causes.

To learn more about Lodge 2561 and their upcoming events, visit their website by clicking here or “Like” their Facebook page at Order Sons of Italy in America ~ Lodge 2561.

Councilman Frank Neglia and Councilman Justin Musella and Mayor James Barberio congratulate incoming President Robert Adamo
Incoming President Robert Adamo presented Lou Amato and Joe Jannarone, Jr., with a plaque thanking them for their service as President

 

Morris County Public Safety Youth Academy Now Enrolling

PARSIPPANY — Enrollment for the 9th Annual Morris County Public Safety Youth Academy has opened, with limited space available for the intensive week-long course for young Morris County women and men entering grades 9-12.

The deadline to apply is April 18, 2022. Click here for the application.

The academy will be held from July 25 to July 29 at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, Parsippany.

The program, run by the Morris County Department of Law & Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and Morris County Park Police, and funded by the Morris County Board of Commissioners, is a five-day program that is open to all Morris County students who are enrolled in Grades 9-12 in the fall of 2022.

The program is free of charge to the cadets and their families.

The Academy is a uniquely designed program that provides high school students exposure to and a better understanding of the various facets within the field of public safety. This program has been designed to target Morris County’s young adults at a time when they are making decisions regarding their future education and careers.

Commissioner Thomas J. Mastrangelo

“They are in the process of making educational and life commitments that could potentially impact their careers, their character, and their communities,” said Morris County Commissioner Doug Cabana. “We want to give them a chance to see if public safety might be a way for them to go.”

“This is an investment in the youth of our county, and a chance to interest some of the brightest young people who live in Morris County to consider being future leaders in our vitally important public safety team,”’ said Morris County Commissioner Tom Mastrangelowho is the county governing board’s co-liaison to the Department of Law and Public Safety.

Parsippany Green Team Recycles Holiday String Lights

PARSIPPANY — Over 300 pounds of holiday string lights, that would have ended up in a landfill, have been recycled for scrap by the Parsippany Green Team.

In cooperation with Parsippany Town Hall, the holiday string light collection began last December and was set to last just a few months. The response from residents was very positive and the recycling endeavor will continue indefinitely.

Parsippany residents can drop off old (screw-in bulb lights) and new (LED type) lights that work or don’t work at designated collection bins at two locations: Parsippany Recycling Center, 1 Pump House Road, and Parsippany P.A.L., 33 Baldwin Road.

“Residents use holiday lights year-round, not only for popular holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween but for birthdays, anniversaries, and interiors, but they seem to have a short life span,” states Matt Kavanaugh, Parsippany Green Team Leader. “Recycling holiday lights keeps them out of landfills and repurposes them for future use.

The Parsippany Green Team, comprised of volunteer residents, helped the town achieve bronze status for Sustainable Jersey. The string light collection will be submitted as an action for Sustainable Jersey initiatives for 2022. For more information click here.

Parsippany Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany’s native and beloved dad Christopher “Chris” Peter Stephen Findley died suddenly on Sunday, February 27. He was 38.

Born at Hackettstown Memorial Hospital, Findley grew up in Morristown and attended Parsippany Hills and Morristown High Schools.

Findley then went on to study business administration at the County College of Morris in Randolph before moving to Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 2013, his memorial says.

Findley worked for a roofing company and later studied Humanities with a concentration in Global Interest at Northern State University in Aberdeen.

Findley’s life path then took him to Tampa, Florida, where he launched a business called All-in-1 Repair Pros, LLC, and received a Top Gun Award.

In addition to his daughter, Findley leaves behind his loving mother, Patricia; his father, Tommy; his brothers and sisters, Trischan Findley, Nikita-Symone Arianna Findley, BrittenieBowen, Michael Pastucci, Jose Avila, Amy Avila, Travell Robinson, and Felicia Robinson; as well as numerous extended family members and close friends.

Findley’s funeral was held at Bethel A.M.E. Church on Spring Street in Morristown on Saturday, March 19.

Click here for Trubite to Chis.

Parsippany Holds Ribbon Cutting Celebrating the Grand Opening of Malan Salon & MedSpa

PARSIPPANY — Mayor James Barberio joined owners Ashley Malan, Diego Costa, and Murtaza Khawaja recently to cut the ribbon cutting celebrating the Grand Opening of Malan Salon & MedSpa, located at 281 Littleton Road. They can be reached by calling (973) 585-4074 or visiting malansalon.com.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Chairman Frank Cahill presented Ashley with a plaque welcoming Malan to Parsippany.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Chairman Frank Cahill presented Ashley with a plaque welcoming Malan to Parsippany.

Also in attendance were Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Michael dePierro, Councilman Justin Musella, and Frank Neglia; Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Nicolas Limanov; Economic Development Vice-Chairman Dr. Bhagirath Maheta and Secretary Raj Dichpally.

Celebrating the grand opening of Malan Salon & MedSpa with Ashley (center) are Johanna DeMarco and Mary Mastroeni, long time customers of Ashley

Ashley Malan, a licensed cosmetologist, started at Hair Visions in the Parsippany Green Hill Plaza 26 years ago and worked there for six years. She then moved to Boonton and worked at ArmandRianna for 14 years. After years of garnering a loyal customer base and community, Ashley finally decided to open up her own salon, Malan Hair Salon, with her husband, Diego Costa, in Boonton.

Even though their business is in Boonton, most of their clientele is from Parsippany and surrounding areas. They support the Parsippany Hills High School Football team every year, giving haircuts and more. With over six years of success, Malan has been a staple and thriving small business.

With the support and vision to bring Malan to the next level, with their partners, Murtaza  Khawaja, and Medical Director, Dr. Bulland Zaman, Ashley Malan & Diego Costa built Malan Salon & MedSpa, located at 281 Littleton Road in Parsippany.

Celebrating the grand opening of Malan Salon & MedSpa
Many of the products available at Malan Salon & MedSpa
Malan Salon & MedSpa is located at 281 Littleton Road

Rainbow Wedding Network Hosts LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo

MORRIS COUNTY — RainbowWeddingNetwork.com, a national LGBTQ+ wedding resource, hosted a wedding expo at Hyatt Regency Morristown. The wedding expo featured dozens of gay-friendly wedding vendors including photographers, florists, caterers, jewelers, and DJs showcasing their services and products.

The event also showcased the wedding opportunities available at Hyatt Regency Morristown, which recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation.

About RainbowWeddingNetwork: In May 2004, Cindy Sproul addressed a crowd of three hundred fifty at the Sheraton Commander Hotel in Cambridge, MA, inviting them to mark the moment by raising a glass to toast the passage of the landmark Goodridge Decision. The crowd, gathered for the auspicious occasion at the first annual ‘Same Love, Same Rights’TM LGBTQ Wedding Expo that afternoon, was joyful, attentive and many clung to handkerchiefs: Dozens of couples and wedding professionals alike were teary-eyed and struck with disbelief that the day had finally arrived when same-gender couples would be legally permitted to marry in the Bay State.

Just four and a half years earlier, Sproul and her partner Marianne Puechl had co-founded RainbowWeddingNetwork.com, the first wedding gift registry ever specifically dedicated to the Gay and Lesbian community. The women, planning their own commitment ceremony, saw the need for a website dedicated to LGBTQ unions: having encountered awkwardness themselves as they approached wedding vendors, they decided it would be a wonderful & productive resource to screen vendors so that other LGBTQ couples would not have to experience discrimination.