Community Corner
🌱 How could Whippany’s new ISO rating affect your insurance bill?
Coming up on the Hanover Patch calendar: Friends of the Madison Public Library Announce New "Minicourses" for Fall 2026
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!)
- 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. 
📸 Around Hanover
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hanover
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★ Featured events ★
- Friends of the Madison Public Library Announce New "Minicourses" for Fall 2026 →
Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St, Madison
1:30 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - 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 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
Hanover Township Board & Commission Meetings Municipal Building > Conference Room A - 1000 Route 10 Whippany N
8:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Marching Band Camp
Parsippany Hills High School 20 Rita Dr., Morris Plains, NJ 07950
8:00 am - Yoga - In Person
Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
9:30 am - [CANCELLED] Mahjong Tuesdays: Free and Open to All →
Madison Borough, NJ Calendar, 10 Kings Road, Madison
1:00 pm - Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee Meeting →
Madison Borough, NJ Calendar, 50 Kings Road, Madison
2:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 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)
Ok 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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