Parsippany Focus was first released as a monthly printed newspaper product on October 1, 1989 mailed to every resident of the Township of Parsippany.

At that time, Parsippany Focus was named the "Official newspaper of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC)". Publisher Frank Cahill, was named on the Board of Directors of PACC in 1989, eventually elected Vice President, and then President-elect (but due to commitments with Focus did not continue as President, just remained on the Board of Directors.)