🌱 Patch AM: Why East Hanover’s flood zone changes may be delayed until 2027

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In today's newsletter:

• Why East Hanover's flood zone changes may be delayed until 2027
• How Hanover Park honored an East Hanover youth player's lasting legacy

Also on today's calendar: Annual Carnival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
• Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/15/2026 (insidernj.com) — East Hanover residents are being told they may have to wait until 2027 for long‑anticipated flood zone changes that could affect insurance costs and property planning. Buried in a statewide political briefing, this update signals that any local relief or map adjustments are still years away, while other New Jersey towns grapple with taxes, housing, and school controversies.
   

• Morris County football team wears gold jerseys to honor former teammate (northjersey.com) — Hanover Park's football team honored the memory of former East Hanover youth player Johnny Kinney by debuting gold jerseys for pediatric cancer awareness during their home opener. The tribute, tied closely to East Hanover's youth program, included a captain wearing Kinney's old number and personally presenting the jersey to his mother, while a local foundation continues supporting families facing pediatric cancer.
   

📸 Around East Hanover

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Hanover

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Annual Carnival →
  St Margaret Roman Catholic Church, 12 Columba St, Morristown
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
• Sitar Recital Concert - Featuring Chirag And Chintan Katti - →
  The Eisenhower Corporate Park- South Entrance, 290 W Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Florham Park Community Blood Drive - In Loving Memory of Gary Letizia →
  Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad, 60 Felch Rd, Florham Park
  1:00 pm
• FJS Back-to-School Night
  East Hanover Township School District, 20 School Avenue, East Hanover
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Retired Artist Art Sale →
  8 Rickland Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  8:00 am
• Pet Palooza & Food Truck Festival →
  Livingston Memorial Park & Oval, Robert H Harp Dr, Livingston
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception →
  St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
  The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
  Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
  10:00 am
• Jamtoberfest '26 Brings Music Legends to Morris County! →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant in East Hanover. Apply here.
• Dignity Home Care posted a job opening for Server in Livingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Hanover here.

🗞 Nearby News

Livingston

• Pool Party In Livingston For People With Disabilities Draws Eager Crowd (patch.com)

Florham Park

• Florham Park Rehab & Healthcare in Morris County, N.J., Awarded National Recognition from AHCA/NCAL (tapinto.net)
• Two-Midnight Rule: Key Strategies for Observation Patients (medscape.com)
• Reworld, Reduces, Reimagines, and Recycles Waste (bsmmag.com)

Hanover

• Local Gigs & Services: Special Reiki Healing Offer (patch.com)

Ok East Hanover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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