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PARSIPPANY — *arsippany Focus recaps the top stories from the previous year.*
The top stories of 2021 are:
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James Carifi Awarded 1 Million Dollars in Settlement Against Township of ParsippanyCaptain James Carifi settled a 10-year lawsuit with the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and held a press conference in DecemberClick here to read the article**
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Parsippany Hires Frederick Carr as Business AdministratorMayor Soriano Hired a new Business Administrator to replace the outgoing Ellen Sandman in AugustClick here to read the article**
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Police Chief Andrew Miller RetiresParsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller Retired effective July 1. He held that position since 2018Click here to read the article.**
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Justin MusellaCouncil Candidate Musella’s Statement on Soriano Budget CrisisCouncil Candidate Justin Musella takes a stab at Soriano’s Budget Crisis in JuneClick here to read the article.**
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Multiple Individuals at PHHS Tested Positive for COVID-19COVID-19 was the leading story in 2021, schools in the Parsippany-Troy Hills School district was forced to virtual learning, split sessions, and canceling of many extra extracurricular activitiesClick here to read the story.**
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39% Increase Scheduled for Water and Sewer UtilitiesThe hot topic on every resident’s mind was the 39% increase in Water and Sewer UtilitiesClick here to read the story**
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Parsippany’s Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban goes into effect February 6Township Council passed Ordinance No. 2019:33 prohibiting retailers from providing single-use plastic carry-out bagsClick here to read the story**
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Parsippany: Changing of the GuardsJames Barberio wins the Election for MayorClick here to read the article