🌱 Patch AM: Why a fire alarm suddenly halted Parsippany’s council meeting Tuesday night

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• Why a fire alarm suddenly halted Parsippany's council meeting Tuesday night

Also on today's calendar: A new location, a fresh new vibe and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hot Issues at Council Meeting (parsippanyfocus.com) — A fire alarm abruptly cleared Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall during Tuesday night's council meeting, forcing officials and residents outside while firefighters investigated. The alarm sounded around 8:05 p.m., pausing routine township business and public updates. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether there was an actual fire or what triggered the system.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parsippany

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• A new location, a fresh new vibe →
  Smith Field Park, US-46, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  3:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Fall Exhibit - Calling All Artists →
  11:59 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Library Chef: Small Knife vs BIG Knife - Virtual Program
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  6:00 pm
• Library Chef: Meditation Basics - Virtual Program
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Marching Band Camp
  Parsippany Hills High School 20 Rita Dr., Morris Plains, NJ 07950
  8:00 am
• Rental- Beth
  Rock Ridge Community Club Denville, NJ 07834
  9:00 am
Friday August 21
• Terri Kaag of the Education Association of MP
  Morris Plains Rotary Club 22 Gibraltar Drive , Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• Marching Band Camp
  Parsippany Hills High School 20 Rita Dr., Morris Plains, NJ 07950
  8:00 am
• Mah Jongg - In Person
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Hopatcong Monthly Market →
  Department of Public Works, 120 River Styx Rd, Hopatcong
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Genealogy Meeting →
  Morris County Library, 30 E Hanover Ave, Hanover
  6:45 pm
Friday September 4
• Trading Card Show - The Late Night Show →
  Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale
  5:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A Direct Message to the Parsippany Community —Frank Neglia Read on Patch

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🗞 Nearby News

Mountain Lakes

• Morris/Sussex Coaches' Confidential: Picks for 2026 season (northjersey.com)

Hanover

• Hanover Township Snapshot: What is Happening This Week, August 16, 2026 (tapinto.net)
• Whippany Fire Department's Improved Rating Part of August Chief's Report (tapinto.net)
• Public Notice: 2026-11 for 1 West Hanover MF LLC (epa.gov)

Morris Plains

• Free Car Seat Inspections Available in Morristown and Morris Plains to Help Keep Kids Safe (tapinto.net)
• Morris Plains Planning Board to Meet Monday; Revised Application, Master Plan Review on Agenda (tapinto.net)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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