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In today's newsletter:

• Could your Parsippany tax assessment be higher than it should be?
• Charges filed after head-on collision at busy Parsippany intersection
• Which movie will Parsippany residents pick for the second park screening?

Also on today's calendar: Hopatcong Monthly Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Can Parsippany Homeowners Still Appeal Their Tax Assessment? (parsippanyfocus.com) — Parsippany homeowners can still appeal their property tax assessments, but only if they can show the township's valuation is higher than true market value. This explainer walks you through what "overassessed" really means, which records to gather, and how appeals differ from state relief programs like Stay NJ, ANCHOR, and Senior Freeze so you can decide your best move.
   

2. Head-On Crash In Parsippany Leads To Charges For Woman (patch.com) — A recent head-on collision at Littleton Road East and Smith Road in Parsippany has led to charges for a driver accused of running a red light. Police say a northbound van struck a southbound Jeep that had the green, and the van's driver now faces careless driving and traffic signal violation charges.
   

3. Parsippany Announces Free Outdoor Movie Mini-Series at Veterans Memorial Park (tapinto.net) — Parsippany is hosting two free outdoor movie nights at Veterans Memorial Park, starting with the Bollywood classic "Sholay" on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. A second screening on Saturday, Sept. 12 will feature a New Jersey–connected film chosen by residents, with families encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for a relaxed evening under the stars.
   

4. Florham Park Figure Skating Club Wins 14 Medals at U.S. Nationals; Two Skaters Qualify for World Team (parsippanyfocus.com) — Two young Parsippany skaters helped the Florham Park Figure Skating Club bring home 14 medals from the USA Roller Sports National Championships in Nebraska. Nine-year-old Aadhira Venugopal defended multiple national titles, while 12-year-old Shrinidhi Bingi earned silver and reached the finals in another event, showcasing strong talent from right here in Parsippany.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parsippany

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Monday August 24
• PHS - Senior Portraits
  Parsippany Troy Hills Township Schools 292 Parsippany Rd,, Parsippany , NJ 07054
  8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• Yoga - In Person
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  9:30 am
• Knitting & Crochet Group - In Person
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  1:30 pm
• Virtual Author Talk: Beronda Montgomery
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  2:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Morris Plains School District 500 Speedwell Avenue, Borough School STEAM Lab
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Canasta - In Person
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  1:30 pm
• Henri Matisse: Master of Color, Magician of Modernism - Virtual Program
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  7:00 pm
• Craft Night - In Person
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  7:00 pm
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
Friday September 11
• Friends of Parsippany Library Book and Media Bag Sale →
  Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  12:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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