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A Rockaway man, John W. Fessman, 40, faces multiple charges including Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) after a late-night stop in Parsippany. Police observed him making an improper turn, and subsequent tests indicated impairment; he refused breath samples at the police station. Fessman is scheduled to appear in court on September 4.
Parsippany Mayor James R. Barberio announces the annual Fall Festival will take place on September 21, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Smith Field Park. The event will include family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and local vendor participation.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills School District’s Italian Department hosts Italian Night on October 15, offering cultural activities and culinary demonstrations at the Parsippany PAL Center. The free event aims to engage families, especially those with elementary-aged children, in Italian heritage. Community sponsors support the celebration, providing food and entertainment.
Parsippany Hills High School will host Freshman Orientation and Freshman Parent Night on August 27, providing students and parents with essential information for the upcoming school year. The orientation offers students a chance to tour the school and meet staff, while the parent event will take place in the PHHS Auditorium at 6:00 p.m.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will meet on August 19, 2025, to discuss several key redevelopment initiatives and capital purchases. Notable agenda items include amendments to vehicle and traffic regulations, agreements for emergency services, and the adoption of new redevelopment plans.
The Kiwanis Club of Livingston hosted its 34th Annual Golf Classic on August 11 at Knoll Country Club West, benefiting the new West Essex YMCA facility. Participants enjoyed a day of golf, lunch, and a celebratory dinner, emphasizing community support for families and children.
Sheriff Gannon swore in seven new correctional police officers at a ceremony held on August 19, 2025, in Parsippany. This event marks a significant addition to local law enforcement, enhancing public safety and community service. The new officers will undergo training to prepare for their roles within the Morris County Correctional Facility.
Veterans from Morris County were honored at the Second Annual Veteran Appreciation Day with over 100 attendees at Watnong VFW Post 3401. County officials, including Commissioners Thomas Mastrangelo and Christine Myers, emphasized the importance of recognizing veterans beyond traditional holidays. The event featured the Morris County Veterans Compendium, which documents local veterans' stories and encourages submissions from veterans of recent conflicts.
A Parsippany man, Marion Polo, was arrested on August 14 after a road rage incident in a Target parking lot, where he allegedly displayed a handgun. Officers later stopped his vehicle, recovered a black Sig Sauer handgun, and found Polo intoxicated with an open bottle of vodka in the car. He faces multiple charges, including possession of a weapon and driving while intoxicated.
A late-night crash on Vail Road led to the arrest of Ubaldo Lopez-Lopez, 24, for driving while intoxicated after police detected impairment and found cannabis in his vehicle. Lopez-Lopez, with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.24%, faces multiple motor vehicle violations and is scheduled to appear in court on September 2, 2025.