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Monday, February 18, 2013

Police Chief's Retirement Benefit: Over $130K Per Year

Anthony DeZenzo's retirement benefit puts him in the rarefied $100K Club with his two predecessors.

When Parsippany Police Chief Anthony DeZenzo on March 1 steps down after less than 18 months since his swearing in and 31 years on the force in all, he will walk away with a lifetime benefit of about $131,952 per year. The estimate comes from the state Department of Treasury. That figure breaks down to about $10,996 per month and puts DeZenzo into the exclusive "$100K Club," which is made up of former township employees who earn more than $100,000 per year in retirement benefits. In addition to his 31 years with PPD, DeZenzo spent a year working for the Morris County Sheriff's Office early in his career. Of the handful of former employees on the list are former police chiefs Michael Peckerman ($120,015) and Michael T. Filippello ($110,876…

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john p maguire

4:19 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

It Feels AWFUL And The Residents Of Parsippany-Troy Hills Are Paying Dearly For The Incompetence Of This Current Mayor And His Political Co-Horts. The Whole Town & It's Administration Should Be Investigated By The Attorney General's Office For Gross Mismanagement And Deceitful Tactics Used On A Daily Basis. Mossberg Should Be In Jail Along With 15-20 Others, Many Of Which Live In Powder Mill…   more ›

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Parsippany Police Chief to Resign Post as of March 1

Anthony DeZenzo says he'll take some time off before deciding his next professional move.

After 32 years in law enforcement, Parsippany Police Chief Anthony DeZenzo says he's stepping down from his position as of March 1. "It's true," he told Patch, confirming rumors that have been swirling around Town Hall for the past week. "I turned in my papers last Friday." There have been rumors that the chief will move on to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. DeZenzo said that as of now, that is not true. "I have no job offer at this time," he said, adding that he will take some time off to relax, spend time with family and evaluate his options. There is no word yet as to who will replace the outgoing chief, though Deputy Chief Paul Philipps, now second in command, would appear to be next in line. It is possible, however, that Mayor …

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Wilson

2:45 am on Monday, March 11, 2013

Especially Mayor Barberio's children that party and drink at the firehouse on the town's budget surplus.   more ›

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