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40-Year Council Member Won't Seek Re-Election: Around Parsippany

Also: 2 Of 3 Township Homes Have 'Potential' Risk Of Lead Exposure: State / Help Patch Recognize Star Students / Girl Scout Cookies

Parsippany Council President Michael dePierro announced Tuesday he won't seek re-election. He's completing his 40th year on the Township Council.
Parsippany Council President Michael dePierro announced Tuesday he won't seek re-election. He's completing his 40th year on the Township Council. (Josh Bakan/Patch)

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Patch reviews some of this past week's top stories around Parsippany.

40-Year Parsippany Council Member Won't Seek Re-Election

Michael dePierro also stepped down from the council presidency, with Loretta Gragnani taking the position.

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2 Of 3 Parsippany Homes Have 'Potential' Risk Of Lead Exposure: State

Houses built before 1978, like two-thirds of those in Parsippany, carry a higher chance of lead exposure without abatement.

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Star Students: Help Patch Recognize Students Excelling In Parsippany

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in Parsippany with contributions big and small.

Find Girl Scout Cookie Sales Around Parsippany

If you don't know any Girl Scouts and you're wondering how you can get your hands on some treats, here's how to find some.

Child Care Costs Eat Up More Of Morris County Parents' Income

A new report calls prices "untenable for families," even for those who live in areas where rates are lower.

Fundraiser Launched For Family Of Dead Man Found In Morris Co. Woods

Anthony Zaccaro, 33, of Sussex, was found dead in Lincoln Park on Saturday afternoon, leaving behind his fiance, Hannah, and two kids.

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