Wow, imagine the same scenario at a council meeting as we just saw when his brother attended his first BOE meeting. Get the tissues ready if things don’t go their way, couple of cry babies!

I don't care about my sewer bill....work on lowering my taxes...but we all know that won't happen in our lifetime. I still have not found an i in team anywhere.

are we going to let them (carifis) run the entire town?

Seriously??? No change is needed here in Parsippany. Mayor Barberio has done a remarkable job during his first 3 years and I expect nothing less for the next 5 years. Barberio For Mayor 2014!

Don't be fooled by the Carifis. Both brothers, along with goons like Vigilante, are in public service strictly to serve and enrich themselves and turn the township into Carifi-ville. They're getting (and will get) big fat pensions for being "on the job" and they're just looking to pad it. Paul has no reason to challenge Barberio and split the party. It's all about them not getting what they wanted and when.

Barberio was the one to reunite the repubicans several years back. Looks like the Carifi's are looking to split it up once again...here we go again folks.
..there's no need for a primary in my opinion...Barberio has my vote for another term!! He has proved himself well!!

It's like the Joker and Riddler trying to take over Gothem City......be wise Parsippany they are in it for themselves!!!!! Didn't Carifi recently loose for Sheriff, how do you go from wanting to be Sheriff to Councilman and now MAYOR sounds like he is on a power trip ride!!!!!!!!

Residence of Parsippany you have just won the New Jersey Lottery: Paul Carifi, jr

We definitely need an independent candidate for Mayor. The Carifi family running Parsippany isn't the solution. I don't hear this guy objecting to the rezoning over in Intervale and his brother showed how unprepared and his lack of leadership qualities at the BOE meeting by focusing on nonsense and not focusing on real issues.

What a surprise? Did anyone see this coming.... Let's see.. Last I looked Carifis brother strong armed the BOE to push his last place running mate on this week.. Paul agrees to every major issue on council except one, the police dept. He say's Promises were made by This mayor? What about making your brother captain or chief? Well last I looked Capt Carifi was not happy about being only promoted one step. Could this be a reason to run... Maybe... Just the way Paul who was a sheriff officer & was promised to be made under sheriff when he worked for Steve Olympio to remove our long time Sheriff Rochford. The reason this man and family wants so much power is to be questioned! Why so many hats to wear? How many titles do you need to take over a town? Paul is a council member, not good enough. James is a policeman not good enough. Julie runs for council when Paul is on it & Her husband is a police captain. Like someone said earlier this week connect the dots :)

Just think back when Vigilante said to Parsippany residents that if they can't affod to live in Parsippany then MOVE...He's a backer of the "i" team brothers. The voters of Parsippany were warned when Jim ran for BOE and now the voices of Parsippany are warning you about Big Paulie..

What a joke! What possibly could be their ( the Carifi boys) motive? They're on an ego trip all for themselves. There's no "I" in team but there's 2 in Carifi!!!

Taxpayers of Parsippany I am very impressed by Councilmen Paul Carifi.He is a very nice young man who has a beautiful family. For you haters that only want to tear the man down because he wants to run for Parsippany Mayor !! You are all forgetting that he has the God given right to run for Mayor like we all do!! We live in a Democracy!! That's why were the greatest country in the world. Just remember we had given Mayor Barberio four years to prove himself and he has not. The tax payers of Parsippany can not afford Mayor Barberio any longer!! Our taxes have gone up every year since he has been Mayor. WE have law suits based on the Mayors poor decision making process. The most recent, the Tax payers having to pay 250,000 to a clerk that only worked for the town for 4 months. We have legal bills from the Township attorney that cost the tax payers at least 1000,000 dollars a year!! Come on people we can't afford this anymore. Just remember look how many people in this town have loss their houses and jobs. We just can't afford any longer these legal bills and poor decisions by the Mayor. You also have the Field of Dreams that cost the tax payers at least 200,000 in legal bills and engineering planing. All poor decisions on his behalf. You also have the Police promotions that were made were at the expense of the Tax Payers. And to top it all why would our Mayor write a letter for a convicted drug dealer pleading for liencey to the Prosecutors Office. We need a new leader!!!

-"I am announcing my candidacy as mayor of Parsippany-Troy Hills," he said before a standing room only crowd of supporters.

Was this crowd the party faithful or a bunch of out of town police officers?

-"In my time on the council, I've seen opportunities go by," he said. "I've seen businesses leave. And I've seen that as a councilman, you can talk about things, but it is the mayor that has the power to get things done."

In the year plus that you have been on the council, have you talked about anything? Most of us thought your microphone either didn't work or you were a mute.

-He told the crowd that he also wants to focus on being a mayor who will do what he promises.

Do you promise to promote your brother to Chief? I guess the mayor broke that same promise.

-He also said that he made suggestions to reduce the mayor's 2012 municipal budget that were passed by the council and put into effect.

Thanks to your suggestions Parsippany saved $800 by lowering the police ammunition supply.

-"As the campaign goes on, I will continue to push my agenda to work for solutions rather than pointing fingers and blaming others," he said.

You just blamed the mayor. You are pointing fingers at him. Isn't that why you are running in the first place?

Republicans are going to have to decide whether they want the devil they know or the devil they don't. Two very poor choices. I really hope we are given another choice in this primary.

@Kitkat I have to argue your point the Mayor has proved that he can spend countless tax dollars wastefully and his decisions have and will cost us deeply for the lawsuits that are pending

A former cop mayor. Hmmm... How much more of the candy store will he give away to the very over paid parsippany pd? Will he continue to allow more cops to sit behind a desk instead of being out on the street? I understand they are paid well for the danger in the job but being promoted to sit behind a desk? Whoa, watch out for that dastardly paper cut boys, it might become infected.

Read up on the current Hillside Mayor vs. their chief of pd. They are fighting over the pd budget, promoting cops instead of hiring.

We need that Mayor here now!

what a joke...Let's call it Carifiville!!

Yes, stacking is an issue but how many people are going to use it as a platform to get into office? As a fairly new resident in town I have attended most of the town meetings to become familiar with the town & issues and there is only one issue that I ever heard Mr. Carifi oppose and that was the field of dreams.

Jamie Barberio has my vote. I'm tired of Mr. Carifi taken advantage of his posisition with the police forces to abuse there priveledges such as cutting a 3 hour gas line in a bently when the Mayor himself and also family memebers waited patiently to get gas for the cars-generators. Our current mayor has done a great job during all the tragic storms that have occured and I just dont think Carifi would have been able to handle the storm that way. If you a law enforcement officer thats great because I have family members that are in law enforcement but it doesn't mean you " deserve" to be mayor because being a cop and mayor are to seperate things. Brian Stanton does great as councilman because he devotes everyday to it and helps many people in the township I think the carifis are doing this just to gain there own personal satisfaction.

Paul Carifi says he wants to bring back business's to Parsippany and to be honest with you I dont think a small market on Route 10 is going to bring down tax payers for Parsippany and I dont think either any Fortune 500 company is America would listen to Carifi because hes a " cop " and not a business man but that's just my opinion. Jamie Barberio has my vote and I wish the Carifi brother's the best of luck!!

Why is it that the Carifi's and their cohorts want to run Parsippany? Why are they so power hungry? Is it greed? Dr. Valori (aka "Louie the Lock" attempted at council but lost, Mr. Vigilante was a councilman then he wasn't then he tried again but backed down for Dr. Valori. (Mr. Vigilante I appreciate you joining the military and doing what is best for our country however, I do not appreciate how you abuse the uniform. A real military person wouldn't parade all around town in it). James Carifi ran for BOE and won however, his running mate didn't but was voted in even though he had the least votes. When we were in the middle of the gas crisis due to the hurricane James Carifi abused his privilege as an officer and used his badge to cut the gas line. Do we really want people like this running Parsippany? The Mayor may not be perfect and no one is but he truly does what he feels is best for Parsippany. Mayor Luther did absolutely nothing for Parsippany. Mayor Letts is famous for the Gazebos all over town.

If you think Barberio has done a good job, just ask the people of Lake Hiawatha. He needs to go.

Wow! The Barberio propaganda machine is in full panic mode. Barber was a horrible leader during "Irene" and if you think he did a good job during "Sandy" go ask the residents of Puddingstone if they agree.
Barberio promised to reduce taxes and spending but they have only increased. Barberio promised to fill the vacant ratables but nothing has been done.
Instead, Barberio has bought himself a new truck and given all his buddies raises.
Paul Carifi will be a leader like Frank Priore was. Things will get done and Pride in Parsippany will return.
Don't buy the Barberio "story" look and the facts instead.

Welcome (or welcome back under a different alias) all you fellow anonymous Patch trolls! (….And of course trolls who are Sick of Trolls posting anonymously about your outrage against other trolls)

Ain’t this fun?

I’m looking forward to a lot more stimulating conversation as the Parsippany GOP primary gets into full gear.

And I’m sure Patch is quite fond of the hit counts too!

Question of the Day: Barberio v. Carifi in a mud cage match with a dozen Boa Constrictors. Who wins? Discuss!

Jack rabbit,
I love the fact that you put Paul Carifi in the same category as the former Parsippany Mayor Frank Priore.
I agree, I can see Paul going to priosner for exstortion, embezzlement, and fraud just like Priore.

PARSIPPNAY SHOULD BE SO LUCKY TO HAVE FRANK B. PRIORE BACK AS MAYOR ! NO ONE BEFORE AND NO ONE SINCE HAS BEEN ABLE TO PUT THE "PRIDE IN PARSIPPANY" THAT FRAMK DID. GOOD LUCK ON GETTING SOMEONE WHO COULD HOLD A CANDLE TO HIM ! I DON'T EXPECT MUCH FROM PEOPLE WHO HELPED PUT BURACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IN OFFICE, AGAIN !

I think it is pretty bold of people to suggest that because two brothers are looking for change in this town that the word corruption is even broughtup.
If you look at all of the poor decisions in recent past and friends helping friends motto that seemingly goes on.
Im gonna take the higher road and say especially with their backround in law enforcement we will have a clean and unsullied slate going forward.

No one will be like Frank...and second...go to where the Carifi's work and see how many of them like them....not many my friend

Oh really Mike? Why don't you ask the hundreds of police officers Paul Carifi trained at the academy. Everyone I speak with has a great deal of respect for his work ethic and he is very well liked by his coworkers.

I will vote for anyone who will run against Mayor Barberio. I have been waiting for 6 months for either the mayor or chief of police to respond to my polite requests for a return phone call. Who wants a public official who refuses to speak to his constituents? Time for a wake up call. These guys need to respond - even when the issue is a tough one.

Too much power for one family. Where are the qualified people in Parsippany? This is troubling that these egomaniacs with inferiority complex's are seeking more power. Beware...

Carifi is a joke, wake up people ... it's about power, greed and money. A name for himself and his family, nothing more. Sad that a town like ours has those in power thinking or wanting to be bigger and more important then they really are. This town has a lot of "little people" that deserve better. Not More Corruption.

Rumor has it the current police chief is looking to leave and go with his friend the new county prosecutor ( Fred Knapp ) His position would be chief of detectives with what ever huge perks that job would come with.
Another tidbit of information. The almighty Captain Jmes Carifi has another Law Suit out against the town ( go figure ) He is looking to sue or bully his way to the chief seat. The current mayor was used by James to get promoted to Captain but a falling out happened and know you can bet both James and Paul are plotting against him. Way to go Mr. Mayor. You along with the last chief and the current polcie chief let the Captain get away with crap at the backs of the town people. James thinks he is the almighty by the way he hangs with his money, I mean friend Colangillo.( also a big Barbario supporter until now ) why do you think that is.
One Carifi is backed by civil service and as long as people ( mayor - chief ) are afraid of him he will continue to bully. On the other hand, the town people can stop the madness by not electing brother Paul in November. One Carifi bullying the town is bad enough but having two would be dire.

Linda, you are correct! The lack of return phone calls to residents and taxpayers transcend throughout the Mayor's administration. The head of garbage and recycling and parks and forestry are constant violators as well. You have to show up at offices or corner them in public. And that is AFTER you call the Mayor's hotline.

And the township is looking like crap. Vail Road looks like an ugly display of asphalt patchwork along with other well-travelled roadways. But the less-travelled, side roads seem to be getting paved. Garbage and construction waste are allowed to sit for months on the front lawn of vacant houses. Dead trees and fallen trees on township property/easements lay there for years and years for all to marvel in disgust. Street signs lay on the ground, bent or are installed poorly. The collapsed WB Route 46 billboard sign has been there for years and has shrubs growing around it. Let's not forget that scenic, prison-like Route 46 fence that attract so much litter and do nothing to stop people from crossing the highway. And I would be remiss to not mention the lack of police officers on the street to enforce laws because they are at town hall getting promoted. These middle-of-the-road and "radar in use" signs are woefully taking their place.

And that is just to start on the quality-of-life challenges in this township. There is no pride in Parsippany among the those who work for this township and Mayor holds no one accountable. Anyone but this Mayor!

It's obvious that the few people on here that continue go under fake names are obvious cronies for the mayor. You people are ridiculous. Get with it people Barberio has done nothing except taken care of our town attorney. It was also obvious that the mayors choice was not elected to fill the vacant council seat in November. Barberios people really need to do better than keep saying this is about Councilman Carifi's brother not getting promoted, that's ridiculous. O and one more thing wasn't Barberio the one that asked for leneancy for a convicted drug dealer. Do we really want that guy representing us. With that said Carifi has my vote and I'm sure many others.

Nice try Grace Kelly, you married to George Burns? Lol
Look there are 9 of you "if I counted Paul's votes for mayor right" who are slamming the mayor everyday! Now The table has turned. There are Many people who like the mayor and support him. We don't like cops knowing our names because they have too much power here in parsippany! His brother will do anything to keep power so the few who do not like them don't need to be bullied or ticketed .....

I think township employees (supervisors) should be more outgoing with concerned citizens on issues that arise. If you are in charge of a department, you should take comments or concerns from tax payers and fix the problem in a reasonable ammount of time. Mayor Barberio has been there for many people I know on a variety of different issues and that has nothing to do with me liking they way he runs this town. Regardless of what happened in the last four years within the township every town has bad issues and very good issues. I feel that under normal circumstances most issues around town would be corrected right away but due to tragic storms-events the last four years its almost impossible for every fallen tree to be removed, every single road to be paved, and every fallen street sign fixed. I see many township employees that work hard everyday they go to work and unfotenatly enough most people don't appreciate that. I do and I can tell you without all of our emergency volunteers, cops-emt's, government offices, township employees, and facilities our township wouldn't of been voted #1 In NJ in 2012. Just something to think about before pointing the finger at different township offices and especially the mayor.....

First of all I don't care if James Barberio has a college degree or not. There are plenty of people with degrees that are idiots. If you lack integrity, you can be a Harvard graduate, I'm not voting for you. Second, Paul Carifi does not own a Bentley; nor did he cut in line at a gas station. It's up to the republicans to pick a candidate for November. Rhetoric is counterproductive. Get the facts straight, stick to the issues, and hold your public officials accountable. A well informed, vigilant public is a scoundrel's worst enemy.

I would like to think I am speaking for all the individuals out there that know nothing about the Carifi Brothers and Scott Dean I will refer this to your comment; how could we possible think of corruption just cause two brothers want to be in power positions....maybe you should google corrupted brothers in NJ and you will see the first thing that comes up is The good ole Mayor of Trenton and his brother who were arrested for corruption back in Sept. OH and even better, read this story about the Zisa family that tried to take over the Town of Hackensack STARTING WITH THE POLICE CHIEF http://www.google.com/#sclient=tablet-gws&hl=en&tbo=d&site=&source=hp&q=zisa+brothers&oq=zisa+brothers&gs_l=tablet-gws.3...2117.11237.0.12422.13.8.0.5.0.0.1046.3600.0j4j4-1j0j2j1.8.0.les%3B..0.0...1ac.1.YVml1frLkIM&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&bvm=bv.41018144,d.dmg&fp=c75db0656293163a&biw=1024&bih=660

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some of us expand our horizons beyond the Town of Parsippany to see and learned about the world. Yeah the Carifis might be known for being cops and wanting to do good on the public side but why not speak and learn from the people who have had to deal with them in life situations!!!!! Ask yourself, why is Paul running for Mayor after he just had an interest in the Sheriffs department....why not speak to some folks there to see how he handles situations...and then suddenly he is a perfect candidate for Parsippany Council, imagine that a Sheriff one day, Council the next and hey why not while I am at it might as well go for Mayor!!!!! What did he actual prove while being on the council, did he not agree with the Mayor on many issues, besides ONE?!?!? did he bring up other solutions to maybe give the Mayor and council an alternate route? Has he ever been in a position of power during a natural disater????? Look at the issues Gov. Christie had to deal with on a National basis, for gods sake he was on the phone with the president daily and even had him down the shore BUT STILL had to wait for power companies to get their act together!!!!

I just ask the residents of Parsippany to ask around, talk to the people that the Carifi brothers don't have under their spell...that is the problem, many are afraid to go against them that is why they feel they can take over the town! BE SMART PARSIPPANY AND DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!

T D and H, I respect that people have different opinions,but people need not fear what may not even become a reality.The fear I have is a quiet town unable to have their problems addressed by the good ol boys presently in power, to deny that this goes on right now is crazy... take a look at Huey Dewey and Louie...

How about the business of "good government" stopping dumb development, protecting our aquifers; clean communities; responsible Municipal supervision and advocating for " extended producer responsibility" in the corporate world to create jobs to help clean our landscapes from plastic pollution caused by convenience products. Instead of prison labor have an actual arm of corporate employment helping the community to become clean and caring again. Better, not richer, needs not wants..

The only change required now is the natural one spring: Ah! but the other change ; is the attitude change, toward our last remaining "undeveloped landscapes" Waterview, no rezone; better supervision in the Municipal Workforce; our streets and open spaces are littered almost beyond our available efforts to clean them and keep them clean. Paying taxes is part of civil life; not seeing that they are used correctly, is as bad as not chipping in yourself. Its as simple as cleaning the street in front of your property to prevent stormwater runoff.