Robert Parisi Archives - New Jersey Globe

West Orange residents weren’t told their mail was in a dumpster

October 5, 2020 9:12 pmOctober 5, 2020 10:06 pm

West Orange isn’t getting answers to how some their mail wound up in a dumpster in North Arlington. “We haven’t heard from the post office yet,” said Robert Parisi, the mayor of West Orange. “I think we should have heard...

On second try, former acting governor gets Dover job

September 10, 2020 8:14 pmSeptember 12, 2020 12:17 pm

Former Acting Gov. John O. Bennett III was named interim Dover town administrator after a raucous virtual meeting tonight. Bennett will be paid $127,500 for a nine-month contract, which could be terminated early if the town finds a permanent replacement...

Gopal raises $250k at fundraiser with Sweeney, Coughlin

December 9, 2019 11:39 pm

At a fundraiser headlined by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) raised more than $250,000 tonight for his 2021 re-election campaign. Gopal has raised about $880,000 since ousting three-term GOP incumbent...

Booker offended that Webber won’t say he’s got New Jersey’s back

August 6, 2018 10:10 pmAugust 7, 2018 12:01 am

PARSIPPANY – U.S. Senator Cory Booker and five Democratic mayors joined congressional candidate Mikie Sherrill to oppose a measure that would make the elimination of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction permanent. Booker took aim at the Republican candidate...

Winners & Losers: June Runoffs & Party Races

June 15, 2018 2:22 amJune 25, 2018 4:21 pm

Special Edition: June 2018 Runoffs & Party Races The Year of the Ground Game (Editor’s Note: Most names are listed in alphabetical order. For the most part, candidates who won an election are not listed as winners and those...

Upset in West Orange Dem chair race

June 13, 2018 1:24 am

In a stunning development, Abdur Yasin was elected West Orange Democratic Municipal Chairman on Tuesday night, defeating 21-year-old Andrew Trenk by a 29 to 20 vote. The incumbent, Sal Anderton, told party leaders on Monday that he would not seek...

Linden Mayor tries to fire Freeholder candidate’s husband

March 21, 2018 9:41 amMarch 22, 2018 10:38 am

The rift between Linden Mayor Derek Armstead and the Union County Democrats grew a little wider last night when Armstead tried to fire the husband of a freeholder candidate and replace him with the Mayor of West Orange. George Mouded...