May's Most-Read Stories in Parsippany

State Seizes Liquor Inventory from Blackthorn

Liquor was seized from Blackthorn Restaurant and about 30 other bars and restaurants throughout New Jersey on Wednesday, May 22.

Opposing views on the Whole Foods Waterview proposal and the influence of "dirty politics" on the local police department provided talking points for Parsippany council and mayoral candidates on Tuesday, May 21.

Candidates Forum Comes to Parsippany Tuesday

Voters get the chance to get to know their municipal candidates better prior to the June 4 primary election. The 2013 Parsippany Candidates Forum, sponsored by Parsippany Patch, Parsippany Life, the Daily Record and NJ.com, will be held May 21 at 6 p.m. at Lake Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, 100 Centerton Road.

Captain Accused of Possibly Stealing Police Information

It appears there is more trouble for Parsippany Board of Education member and retiring police Capt. James Carifi.

Mayor Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Bribery Allegation

The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office will not file criminal charges in connection with a Town Council candidate's allegations that Mayor James Barberio offered him a job in January in exchange for not running for office, NJ.com reported.

Council OKs Mayor's Budget Introduction—But Not Unanimously

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, by a vote of 3-2, approved the introduction of Mayor James Barberio's proposed $62 million 2013 municipal budget at its Tuesday night agenda meeting at Parsippany High School — and the town's top executive is not happy that the vote wasn't unanimous.

Attorney Slams Council Candidate's 'Big Lie'

Town attorney John Inglesino addressed the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office decisionnot to pursue criminal charges against Mayor James Barberio and associates at Tuesday's Township Council meeting at Parsippany High School.

Councilman Paul Carifi Jr., who is running for mayor and at least publicly so far has stayed away from the campaign controversies arising from ticketmate Dr. Louis Valori's accusations of a quid pro quo job offer against incumbent Mayor James Barberio, is speaking out. 

Tears Mark Emotional Parsippany Hills Choir Concert

Tears of joy and sadness were shed by chorus members, music staff, alumni and even attending residents at the conclusion of a very emotional Parsippany Hills High School choir concert held on Wednesday, May 22.

Part of Town's Motion Against Police Captain May Be Withdrawn

Parsippany may withdraw a legal motion that sought to compel Board of Education member and retired Parsippany Police Capt. James Carifi to be deposed in his 2011 lawsuit against the town, according to township Attorney John Inglesino.

Parsippany Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Boy for 7 Years

A Parsippany man is being held at the Morris County Jail on $225,000 bail after being charged Monday with sexually assaulting a boy over a seven-year period, according to a NJ.com report.