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• On the article It's Official: Barberio Launches Re-Election Campaign

  Tim Berrios

  7:47 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013

  Upon learning that Councilman Vincent Ferrara is running for re-election on the Parsippany Troy-Hills Town Council, I immediately reference the definition of a leader. A leader is an individual who sets aside personal desires in order to create a more progressive society. When I think of Councilmen Ferrara, this definition does not even come close to how he has acted during his term as town councilman. I will say that I voted for him as well as Mayor Barberio and Councilman Brian Stanton in the previous election and I am disappointed in myself for putting my vote, as well as my trust and support, in a man who is the antithesis of a leader.

  Tim Berrios

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• On the article Dismiss Out-of-Town Students—Now, New BOE Member Says

  

  Tim Berrios

  12:06 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013

  “Ange” Thank you for your thoughts. Yes I do agree with Mr. Carifi and anyone else who feels that the Parsippany tax payers should not fit the bill for out of district students attending our schools. As I’m sure you are aware I believe this practice was stopped in 2010 and these 11 students were grandfathered in. I do remember Mr. Carifi campaigning on this issue so thank you for reminding me. However I must have missed the part about removing these 11 students mid-year without process.
  I also must have missed the campaign promises about going 2.5 hours into a Board of Education meeting and showing off our egos and getting nothing accomplished.

• On the article Dismiss Out-of-Town Students—Now, New BOE Member Says

  Tim Berrios

  10:00 am on Friday, January 4, 2013

  Disgraceful. I couldn’t believe what I was watching. Mr. “Captain” Carifi I was one of the 8200 votes you received in November. I voted for you because after all the “Meet the Candidate” forums I attended I felt you were fresh, energetic, and informed. As a parent of two children in the Parsippany school system I felt they were in good hands. But last night one of your first acts as a new Board member was to make a motion to toss out 11 students of teachers grandfathered in under the old policy. Even after the Board attorney painfully explained the consequences of your motion multiple times you stick with your motion. Sadly enough it was seconded by Mr. Martin. For the second time in 3 years I wish I could take my vote back.
  Mr. Carifi you said you were speaking for the tax payers of Parsippany. You were not speaking for this tax payer. I am asking you to check your ego at the door and move the ball forward for the children of Parsippany. Fight for the right things…push for a fair teacher’s contract now…be fiscally responsible …make the Parsippany School system a model for success and not greed and hubris.

  Madam President it is painfully obvious what has happened here and the big egos are on full display. I am asking you as a tax payer to do what IS NECESSARY to keep the children and our schools in the forefront of these meetings.

  Tim Berrios

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• On the article Little League World Series Run Ends for Par-Troy

  Tim Berrios

  8:43 am on Tuesday, August 21, 2012

  Thank you Par-Troy East All Stars! You guys are great and what a ride! It was so cool looking at the sea of “Red” on ESPN and walking through town with folks wearing their Par-Troy East tee-shirts all because of you guys. Congratulations!

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• On the article Shop-Rite's One Stop for Groceries, Liquor More 'Convenient'

  Tim Berrios

  9:24 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

  If Shop Rite gives Councilman Vinnie Ferrara a Trophy I’m sure he will be OK with this.

  Tim Berrios

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• On the article Valori Disqualified; James Vigilante Wins Council Seat

  

  Tim Berrios

  12:39 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012

  I don't have to check my facts because I was the volunteer who was threatened. And thank you for proving my point!

• On the article Valori Disqualified; James Vigilante Wins Council Seat

  

  Tim Berrios

  11:47 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012

  Yes Brian I know you very well and you are all for the people until you and Councilman Vinnie Ferrara don't get what you want (Soccer Trophy) than you guys threaten a volunteer. Not what a "Leader" does more like what bullies do.

  Tim Berrios