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Coming up on the Hanover Patch calendar: Friends of the Madison Public Library Announce New "Minicourses" for Fall 2026

Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Hanover! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Whippany's new ISO rating affect your insurance bill?

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Madison Public Library Announce New "Minicourses" for Fall 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Whippany Fire Department's Improved Rating Part of August Chief's Report (tapinto.net) — Hanover Township residents should know their Whippany Fire Department just improved its ISO rating from 4 to 3, which can influence insurance costs and reflects stronger fire protection. Acting Chief Derrick Shearer's August report also detailed call volumes, EMS saves, inspections at sites like Hanover Mills, upcoming equipment needs, and training plans that could further boost the township's safety rating.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 18
  • Exploring our US National Parks with Chris McCormack
    Whippanong Library
    6:30 pm
  • Planning Board Meeting
    Hanover Township Board & Commission Meetings Municipal Building > Main Public Meeting Room - 1000 Route 10 Whi
    7:00 pm
  • Recreation Commission Meeting →
    Hanover Township Board & Commission Meetings Hanover Township Community Center > Lounge Room - 15 North Jeffers
    7:30 pm
  • Wednesday August 19
  • Raptors! (Grade K - Adult)
    Whippanong Library Town Hall Meeting Room
    2:00 pm
  • Lake Hopatcong's Rise as a Great Resort →
    Morris County Library, 30 E Hanover Ave, Whippany
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday August 20
  • Stoney Brook Community Farm & Garden Committee Meeting →
    Hanover Township Board & Commission Meetings Hanover Township Community Center > Conference Room - 15 N Jeffers
    10:00 am
  • CANCELLED: Stoney Brook Community Farm & Garden Committee Meeting →
    Hanover Township, NJ Calendar, 15 N Jefferson Road, Whippany
    10:00 am
  • Friday August 21
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
    Hanover Township Board & Commission Meetings Municipal Building > Conference Room A - 1000 Route 10 Whippany N
    8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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🗞 Nearby News

Parsippany

  • Parsippany Week in Review: Missing Resident Found Safe, Summer Concert Rocks Veterans Park and Community Events Take Center Stage (tapinto.net)
  • Parsippany Farmers Market Extended Through November 20th (tapinto.net)

Morris Plains

  • Morris Plains Planning Board to Meet Monday; Revised Application, Master Plan Review on Agenda (tapinto.net)

Morristown

  • NJ Teens Stuck On Mountain Also Stuck With Rescue Bill, Officials Say (patch.com)
  • 2 Paddle Boarders Found Dead In 2 North Jersey Lakes (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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