real bunch of winners...

How about they attend a Board of Ed meeting before a Tea Party meeting so they have an idea of what the position they're running for is all about!

So two candidates who have never worked in the private sector their entire adult lives are now the darlings of the Tea Party. God help Parsippany.

Ha ha Frelinghuysen was on my list to vote OUT, but several others have now joined him...thanks Patch for revealing the idiots on the Board.

Let's see these two cops opt out of their police union before we start calling them tea party darlings. Unbelievable.

I'll apologize in advance for the snarkiness of my writing but wow, this is just bizarre on so many levels that I don't even know where to begin. Two active union member BOE candidates that will receive benefits for life on the taxpayer's dollar, who have not attended more then 2 hours between the two of them at a school board meeting since they announced their candidacy, and one of which who has filed a lawsuit against the town will be endorsed by an extremely conservative political party for what is supposed to be a non partisan elected position? And a member of the BOE who is a republican committee member and who campaigned on fiscal responsibility yet has not made one move to save any money other then to make the ridiculous suggestion that the schools cut corners on instruction by hiring a curriculum director at a salary below most principals will be at the podium to address this fiscally conservative party gathering? I can't for the life of me imagine how all this played out but my only guess is that the Tea Party doesn't spend much time at all on research or, their message and their mission are actually two different things.

The BOE and its meetings have become way too politicized in recent years, and it is to the detriment of the town and the children.

The Tea Party is such a sham, I feel sorry for anyone who has been fooled by a movement that has been co-opted by very wealthy interests in order to misdirect people's anger.

What I find really sad is that the BOE is not supposed to be party politics, thus no party affiliations on the ballots or campaigns. Way to go Parsippany lets take a big step in the wrong directions yet again.

Mr Choffo, Since you are on a fact finding mission is there any arrests regarding present boardmembers you would like to divulge?

Mr.Choffo, I am wondering why you deleted your earlier post ? I am aware that you were formely on the BOE, and you did mention your concern of compromised ethics,I have received some e-mails regarding your last run for the Board and support being reached out for. I dont believe that to be to ethical quite frankly. Please share your thoughts

I will talk to all who have a vested interest in this community. I'm looking to bring everyone together and heal this town, not divide it. The children of Parsippany are my focus, unity is my message.

Great statement Mr. Delntinis you have my vote.

patchitup1
Careful.....
By now you must know that Carol M doesn't like people who are snarky and sanctimonious and you must know how much she cringes when comments are made (like the ones you have made on this post) that she may determine to be of a personal nature. I am sure that given Carol M's stellar sense of fair play that you and all of us will soon hear from her as to what you should and should not be saying and how you should be saying it. And if you (and we) don't hear from her than what are we to think? Remember that old saying "what is good for the goose is good for the gander".

Mr. Choffo, I’ve read your earlier comments about Mr. Weingarten and the candidates running against your pals. Many people were told by Mr. Weingarten, at public meetings, of his past record, which goes back to his youth. He never hid it.

On an allied matter, are you sure that ALL of the people you "pal" around with and support on the BOE were not also convicted felons in their youth? The public was told by Dr. Calabria that ALL members of the current PTH BOE had submitted the required background check information demanded by the State DoE. Since I have found that our BOE leadership has not always been fully truthful with the public, I am asking once again, if the required documents were fully, truthfully and correctly submitted to the proper authorities for all current members of the BOE? You or Dr. Calabria can answer that here so all citizens could know the truth. If you are offended by my comments here, remember that it was you who spoke so strongly for the correctness of your friend, Mr. Mancuso's handling of the Seitz contract, until it was found that Mancuso did not handle the Seitz employment contract either correctly nor as he said he had. In fact, you were the chief apologist for Mancuso and Seitz during your tenure on the BOE and that is why the people of Parsippany voted you out. It looks like you are preparing to make a “come-back”. That would be a mistake. By the way, your Dad was right. He is wise. You ARE judged by the company you keep.

Hank I agree with you that "we" are all judged by the company we keep. I also agree that all BOE members should have full background checks run. However I might add that what does this say about many of Parsippany's own elected officals. Is there not a former convicted felon ex-mayor that most (can't say all) pal around with? Wouldn't this make them guilty by association? Just saying.....

Mr. Dantes, You bring up an excellent point and it should be addressed. Many people have made mistakes in the past. If they have paid their debt to society and live according to the laws of our country and state after paying that debt, I have no problem with that person. What I do have a problem with is those who hide their past mistakes and take "holier than thou" positions while still trying to subvert the laws of the country and state for their own devices. I think that is happening here.
The former Mayor you refer to made a stupid mistake years ago and has paid the price many times over. Jeff Weingarten also made a stupid mistake years ago and paid the price many times over and admitted it to all who would listen.
My problem is with people like Andy Choffo, doing his best to smear people and candidates with disingenuous allegations to benefit his buddies on the BOE. He did this in his prior tenure on the BOE and he is trying to do it now. I do not respect this approach. This is the behavior that has brought great harm to Parsippany and its citizens. I do not know Carifi nor Deintinis at all. I do know Suzy Golderer. She is a very hard-working member of the BOE and I know she would go anywhere and meet with anyone in order to better inform the taxpayers of Parsippany about school issues. I cannot and do not say that about Choffo, Neglia, Orme nor Calabria. I have seen how they have worked hard to lull the people of Parsippany to sleep to our disadvantage.

Natalie, do you know if this meeting is open to the general public? I would be interested in hearing what the two candidates have to say and also what Mrs. Golderer is going to speak about.
On another note, the Par-Troy Council of PTA's will be holding their Candidates' Night on Monday, October 22nd at Central Middle School. See the Patch "events" calendar!

Yes, Mr. Brown, I would like to attend the meeting. Unlike you, I choose to be an informed voter and get my information directly from the candidates, not through comments on Patch or the corner gas station.

Selene, who said anything about the tea party? Did I say I was part of the tea party? I never said anything about it, so I guess you are just like Monica ans Carol looking to start troubles and start a rumor going around. If I was part of the party I would be damn proud to be one of them, don't worry though, if I become one of them, I'll be sure to let you know about it so you acn start that going around too, is that OK with you?....you old biddy! Get a life and stop trying to start rumors and trouble will you?

In a previous post addressed to Paul Brown, Kevin Brancato writes "Why would you try to reason with this man. He does nothing but call people names and make unfounded accusations. He is obviously an angry old man who can't see beyond his own wants and needs and will write and say anything to try and make a misguided point". Kevin then states "stop responding to people who make no sense...". Sound advice.

Hi Hank ~ I did look at the Tea Party website when I first read this article. The article states that the next meeting is on September 28th. The website didn't say whether or not the meeting is open to the general public. I'm glad to hear that it is. That's all I was inquiring about. Maybe I'll see you there! Thanks, Monica

Hi, Monica. Friday nights are tough for me but if I can talk my wife into a dinner date before or after the meeting we might attend too. Hope to see you there.
Hank

BOE candidates and elections are supposed to be non-partisan. Why any of these candidates are lining up with the tea party is beyond me, and certainly does nothing to win my vote.

I'll also never understand why people don't hesitate to call people names on these boards.

I find it odd that the Tea Party would want to back 2 high paid police officers that were always on the side of more for us and less for the private citizens. There is no doubt that the contracts that the teachers will face need to be handled. Do we really want these guys doing it ? A police captain should do his job and let the schools do there own thing.

I would love to have a cop handling the teachers contract. The bullies of the school district like Seitz and Nathan will not be able to BULLY the cops. Besides you never know what bright ideas somebody might bring to the table. We need people on the board who speak the truth and cops will give you explanations and not sit there and say we have no comment.

Interesting. Doesn't the same situation exist on the Town Council assuming that Mr. Stanton and Mr. Carrifi belong to a union. If that's the case then wouldn't the two of them have to recuse themselves from all matters pertaining the Parsippany Police Department. And if that is the case then only 3 Council members have control over a substantial part of the Town's budget. Have I got that right patchitup 1 and where do you stand on that issue?

I agree with you on this Bob. I think that the police on the council should NOT be voting on the police issues. In fact Mr. Carifi has a brother who belongs to the same union ( PBA) I'm glad Lou didn't win for that reason. We would have had 3 cops on council and a possible 4th on the board of Ed.

Like the board we've had the last couple years as any better? The board likes to give out raises raises and more raises. They like to lie to the taxpayers. They like to illegally ban people from meetings. They like to sit there and say no comment. They like to vote on things when they don't even have the authority to do it. What their profession is is the least of my worries. If having a cop on the board will CHANGE things at this point I'm for change. I hope one of them will tell Seitz and Nathan to pack their bags and get out of our school district.

You can vote as you please. However I stand firm as to the salary of captain Carifi is almost as much as Dr.Seitz and the union IS a major issue. If people looked into the facts befor the voted you may be more informed.

@Patchitup, Sounds like someone may have gotten a speeding ticket or two.
The absentee ballot issue has nothing to do with the possible new candidates looking to bring change to the debacle in the current BOE. Follow your own advice and inform yourself that that was a Jinga Shah issue not a Cariifi issue.

@Mr.Choffo, Regarding your concerns of compromise of ethics, are you aware of the lengths your mates went to to try to get you re-elected you may want to question their ethics on your behalf . I am happy to know that you didnt delete your earlier comment, not suprised you reposted it to try to repay the favors done for you in the past. #potcallingkettleblack

I dont think anyone can deny the poor decision making of the current BOE.
ie: Seitz contract / FOD indecision / Infighting amongst members.
I think it would be fair to say that change is never easy but is essential at times.
Definition of Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Wake up Parsheepany, Its time to follow other sheppards

Mr.Choffo is it possible that you again are defending this current administration? Since you quote the Patch and its accuracy have you not been reading the stories in the past 12 months.If we are fortunate enough to change the guard here,wouldnt it be prudent to give the oppurtunity to new folks before you bash them for having a relationship with someone who made a mistake.
Let those in glass houses cast the first stone !