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News and features surrounding Parsippany and the elections of 2011.The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will continue to have one-party rule. As Council Vice President Brian Stanton enthused just after the last district's count was read, "It's nice to be a Republican in Parsippany." The Democratic Vote for Parsippany ticket of Annelise Catanzaro, Janice McCarthy and Tom Wyka earned a very respectable showing in the polling. In the end, however, despite the low voter turnout, the incumbents of Team Parsippany scored easy victories to maintain their seats on the council. Parsippany Republicans gathered at the old Lake Parsippany firehouse on Halsey Road…
Often, choosing between political candidates comes down to a seemingly simple question: Which one do you believe? And so, Parsippany Patch poses a question for the 2011 General Election. The following men and women are running for Town Council. Each candidate's name links to his or her video profile, and you can see a mini-questionnaire addressing most of the candidates' personal stats and statements. The candidates for council are: Paul Carifi Jr.Annelise CatanzaroMichael dePierro Vincent FerraraJanice McCarthyBrian StantonTom Wyka Check out their information, then take the following poll.
The electoral quiet continues at the Rockaway Meadow Elementary School polling place. Turnout for the 2011 General Election continues to be low despite the state, county and municipal races and the presence of a ballot question concerning legalizing sports gambling on the ballot. One of the names on the legislative portion of the ballot is Joseph Raich, who is a Lake Hiawatha-area gadfly and Democratic candidate for the state General Assembly. "Voting looks like it's light today," Raich said, sounding a little disappointed. "I'm eager to get some of my issues resolved that predominate …
It's tough to be a Democrat in a Republican town. That's why the three candidates running for Township Council seats in the Tuesday general election are spending the day together, and accompanying each other to their respective polling places. Patch met up with Annelise Catanzaro, Janice McCarthy and Tom Wyka at Knollwood Elementary School. Turnout is slow here, so far, according to poll workers. Whether that works for or against the Democrats remains to be seen. The three candidates, however, are upbeat when it coes to their quest of making Parsippany's council, in their view, more …
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, one of the sites serving as a polling place for Parsippany's 39 voting districts, is hopping this morning. That's due to parents dropping off children for classes, however—not to people coming to cast their votes in the 2011 general election. "I was number 11," said area resident David Kay, who said he showed up to cast a ballot mostly out of a sense of civic duty. "I really don't have that much interest; I tend to vote for the losing party. And I can't say that I'm happy with the present group in government. We'll have to see if we get a change this year." …
The sun is not yet up, but general-election voters are at up and at 'em at Brooklawn Middle School. Candidates for state Senate, General Assembly, the county Freeholder Board and Parsippany Township Council are on the ballot representing the Democratic, Independent and Republican parties. Early speculation is that a tough battle faces the council candidates in particular, where people on both sides of the political aisle say the finish could be a nail-biter that puts and end to the Republican monopoly on the township's legislative body. Of course, what happens depends on what the voters have …
In honor of Election Day, Parsippany Patch wants to know what's on your mind. Below, we present a series of poll questions. Please participate and talk about your answers in depth in the comments section.
The polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., as candidates vie for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, Morris County Board of Freeholders, New Jersey General Assembly and state Senate seats. The candidates in the Nov. 8 election are: TOWN COUNCIL(Vote for Three)Paul Carifi Jr. - R *Annelise Catanzaro - D Michael dePierro - R *Janice McCarthy - DBrian Stanton - R *Tom Wyka - DTWO-YEAR COUNCIL SEAT Vincent Ferrara - R * **COUNTY BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS (Vote for One)Truscha Quatrone - D Margaret Nordstrom - R *GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Vote for Two) Alex DeCroce - R * Elliot Isibor - DJoseph…
With Election Day (Nov. 8) fast approaching, Patch takes a look at the candidates for the State of New Jersey District 26 Legislature. We continue with Assembly candidate Elliot Isibor (D- Rockaway). Name: Elliot Isibor Age: Not givenOccupation: AdministratorPrevious elected or appointed positions (including previous terms insought position, if applicable): Vice President, Board Of Education (Previous positions sought: Councilman at Large; Board of Freeholders; Investment Board City of Newark; Peoples Festival Committee- Chairman; Municipal Alliance Committee-Chairman; United Nations …
With Election Day (Nov. 8) fast approaching, Patch takes a look at the candidates for the State of New Jersey District 26 Legislature. We continue with a look at Assembly candidate Michael Spector (I- Mount Tabor) Name: Michael SpectorAge: 72Occupation: Retired New York City Associate Staff AnalystPrevious elected or appointed positions (including previous terms in sought position, if applicable): N/AAny other current elected or appointed positions: N/AOther community associations: N/ATown (and length) of residence: Mt. Tabor (Parsippany) --20 yearsLength of residence in District 26: SameMost…
With Election Day (Nov. 8) fast approaching, Patch takes a look at the candidates for the State of New Jersey District 26 Legislature. We continue with incumbent Assemblyman Alex DeCroce (R- Parsippany-Troy Hills). Name: Alex DeCroce Age: 75 Occupation: Realtor, ERA Gallo & DeCroce Previous elected or appointed positions (including previous terms in sought position, if applicable): General Assembly 1989-present, Assembly Republican Leader 2003-present, Republican Conference Leader 2002-03, Deputy Speaker 1994-2001 Any other current elected or appointed positions: None Other community …
With Election Day (Nov. 8) fast approaching, Patch takes a look at the candidates for the State of New Jersey District 26 Legislature. We continue with incumbent Assemblyman Jay Webber (R- Morris Plains). Name: Jay Webber Age: 39 Occupation: Attorney Previous elected or appointed positions (including previous terms in sought position, if applicable): Chairman, NJ Republican Party (2009–2011); Co-Chairman, NJ Apportionment Commission (2010–2011) Any other current elected or appointed positions: Member, Morris Plains Republican County Committee Other community associations: Trustee, St. Virgil’…
Name: Joseph RaichAge: 65Occupation: Limousine driverPrevious elected or appointed positions (including previous terms in sought position, if applicable): Ran for the same office in 2001. Any other current elected or appointed positions: NoOther community associations: Has been active with and awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Parsippany Democratic County Committee. Town (and length) of residence: Parsippany, on and off since 1968 (43 years).Length of residence in District 26: Same as above.Most pressing issues for this candidate in a coming term, and how they would be addressed: On water…
The general election is Tuesday. To help voters get to know those running for Township Council better prior to casting their ballot, Patch presents a look at the candidates for the council seats: Incumbent Republicans Paul Carifi Jr., Michael dePierro, Vincent Ferrara and Brian Stanton and Democratic challengers Annelise Catanzaro, Janice McCarthy and Tom Wyka. Patch asked each candidate to fill out the questionaire below. Here are the replies of those who responded by the deadline. Paul Carifi Jr. (R) Age: 45 Occupation: Sergeant with the Morris County Sheriff's Office Previous elected or …
Parsippany voters hit the polls Tuesday for the 2011 general election. On the ballot are candidates vying for seats in the New Jersey General Assembly, in the state Senate and on the Morris County Board of Freeholders. There is also a local race that pits the incumbents of Team Parsippany against the Vote for Parsippany ticket over three 4-year seats on the Township Council. An additional race is uncontested: In the absence of a challenger, the 2-year council seat that belonged to Freeholder Ann Grossi goes to Republican Vincent Ferrara, who won his party's nomination in the June primary. …
From his home, Vincent Ferrara, who runs unopposed for the council seat once held by Freeholder Ann Grossi, says he will be loyal to the mayor.
With the Nov. 8 election fast approaching, Patch takes a look at the candidates for District 26 Senate, incumbent Republican Joe Pennacchio (Montville) and Democratic challenger Wasim Khan (Parsippany). Patch asked each candidate to fill out the questionnaire below. Here are Khan's answers. As of this article's publication, Independent candidate Joseph Scafa (Rockaway) had not responded to requests. For Pennacchio's responses, head here. Wasim Khan (D-Parsippany) Age: 56 Occupation/Background: Medical research/physician epidemiologist Previous elected or appointed positions: New Jersey …
With the Nov. 8 election fast approaching, Patch takes a look at the candidates for District 26 Senate, incumbent Republican Joe Pennacchio (Montville) and Democratic challenger Wasim Khan (Parsippany). Patch asked each candidate to fill out the questionnaire below. A representative of Pennacchio sent us this bio. As of this article's publication, Independent candidate Joseph Scafa (Rockaway) had not responded to requests. For Khan's responses, head here. Joe Pennacchio (R-Montville) Age: 56 Occupation/Background: Dentist Previous elected or appointed positions: Morris County Board of Chosen …
From the Parsippany Free Public Library Main Branch, businessperson Janice McCarthy talks about lowering taxes and using her experience in finance to benefit the community.
Name: Joseph ScafaAge: 43Occupation: Self Employed (Homeland Security Design Deploy Company) (Medical Device Company)Previous elected or appointed positions: NoneAny other current elected or appointed positions: NoneOther community associations: St. Simon Church, Private Baseball Coach, Tennis Coach Town (and length) of residence: Rockaway Twsp, 11 years Length of residence in District 26: 11 years Most pressing issues for this candidate in a coming term, and how they would be addressed: When I speak with the people, most of them tell me that "jobs" tends to rank up high on the most …
