Primary Election TODAY! Rem. to Vote for Catanzaro, McCarthy & Wyka
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Today, Tuesday June 7th is the Primary Election! If you are a registered democrat in Parsippany, or an unaffiliated voter that would like to declare a democratic party affiliation, you are eligible to vote today for Catanzaro, McCarthy and Wyka. Polls will remain open from 6am to 8pm. Click here for a list of polling locations.
And just in time for the polls to open, the Parsippany Patch profiled all candidates for Parsippany Township Council. Click any of the links below to be directed to the Patch Website to read more about Catanzaro, McCarthy and Wyka:
Kicking off Our Weekend on Parsippany Road
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Annelise, Janice, and Tom will be walking tonight on and around Parsippany Road to meet residents and raise awareness about the upcoming Planning Board meeting where they will make a recommendation about the 272 Parsippany Road property. The meeting is THIS Monday, June 6th at 7pm. If you’ll be home – keep a look out for us!
Update on Parsippany Road High-Rise
Posted in: Development, Featured, View All Entries by admin on May 17, 2011 | No Comments
Yesterday the Parsippany Planning Board met, heard additional presentations from the property-owner as well as testimony from members of the public who attended to voice their concern about the proposed project. After more than three hours of testimony, the Planning Board opted to “digest” information presented and testimony from the public and instead make their final recommendation about the rehabilitation zone at their next scheduled meeting — Monday, June 6th at 7pm.
The Project
Although not yet an official re-development proposal, the building as presented would stand at 65 ft high and six stories as compared to the current limit of 35 ft and only two stories. Additionally, with 50 condominiums in the proposal development, the density would be 39 dwellings per acre, as compared with the currently permitted 12 dwellings per acre. Many neighbors in and around the proposed development site on 272 Parsippany Road expressed concerns about traffic, aesthetic concerns, loss of privacy (especially for residents in Colonial Heights), and potential implications for drainage and water runoff since many trees will be removed for the project.
Tax Relief?
Additionally, though some including the Mayor and the property-owner made the case that the development would help bring in more rateables and ease the burden on tax payers, after closer consideration — it actually seems that even in a best case scenario the project would either break even or lose money. Based on the planners projections, the proposed project would bring in an estimated $266,000 in annual tax revenue. However, with an estimated 8 school age children (at $14,000 per child) and about $5,000 per household for township services (like police, recycling, etc), the town would actually be losing ~$96,000 per year. Not exactly a relief for tax payers.
Next Steps
Following the June 6th meeting, the Planning Board’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Township Council who will make a final determination about various elements like height and density. We’ll keep you posted on future meetings that will decide the fate of this project — and potentially set a precedent for dozens of new development sites in the future.
Important Planning Board Mtg TONIGHT-Fate of Parsippany High-Rise
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Tonight the Parsippany Planning Board will make a decision on a development project that could drastically effect the layout of Parsippany Road and set a precedent for dozens of properties in Parsippany. This project began this past January, when the Parsippany Township Council voted to declare 272 Parsippany Road as in need of “rehabilitation.” As such, the developer is in front of the Planning Board requesting a number of variances to build five-story building with a bank in front and 50 condominiums set back behind. This area within throwing distance of three other pre-existing developments — Colonial Heights, Parsippany Gardens and Westgate.
When asked to reduce the size of the building and the number of total units, the developer resisted and said that 50 units is the only way to receive a return on investment.
- Read more about the proposed development on Parsippany Patch
- Review Council Minutes of 1/11/11 when the Council voted to declare the property on 272 Parsippany Road in need of rehabilitation.
**Please come to Planning Board Meeting TONIGHT, May 16th at 7:30pm when they will make their final decision on this controversial project. The meeting will be held at Parsippany Municipal Building - 1001 Parsippany Blvd.
Campaign Kickoff April 2, 2011
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Before friends, family, and many other supporters we started our campaign on April 2nd, 2011 at the Knoll East Country Club. We set forth a clear theme of open and honest government that encourages citizen involvement without regard of old political games.
Kickoff One Minute Recap
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Here’s a short take on our standing-room-only kickoff at the Knoll East on Saturday April 2nd.
(Longer video to be posted this week.)
Welcome to the Vote for Parsippany Website!
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We are thrilled to announce the re-launch of the Vote for Parsippany website. On our site, we’ll do our best to keep you informed about township issues, alert you of upcoming VFP events, and share stories from the campaign trail.
We appreciate you visiting our website, and please do not hesitate to contact us with comments, questions, or concerns.
**Remember a Vote for Catanzaro, McCarthy and Wyka is a Vote for Parsippany.
Campaign Kick-Off Planned for this Saturday
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Catanzaro, McCarthy and Wyka will officially announce their candidacy for Parsippany Township Council this Saturday, April 2nd at 10am at the Knoll East Country Club. The Knoll East is located at 1190 Knoll Road
Boonton, NJ 07005. All are welcome to attend. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions about the event.