Judge dismisses Parsippany election challenge

Superior Court Judge Noah Franzblau today dismissed a legal challenge in the Parsippany-Troy Hills mayoral election, ruling that former Mayor James R. Barberio failed to present factual evidence that supported allegations of voting irregularities and ordering him to pay the prevailing candidate’s legal fees.

“(Barberio) has not provided either a certification or affidavit from any voter asserting that they did not execute and cast their ballot,” Franzblau wrote in his ruling.

The decision paves the way for Democrat Pulkit Desai to become the new mayor of Morris County’s largest. Desai ousted Barberio by 80 votes in the November 4 general election.

Franzlau’s dismissal was with prejudice, which means Barberio cannot refile.




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