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In today's newsletter:

• Why Parsippany's mayor is pushing back against PILOT tax deals
• How Parsippany's Human Services Complex became Morris County's overdose awareness hub

Also on today's calendar: Achilles Chapter, Morris County, launches run and walk program for Special Needs adults and kids and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 8/31/2026 (insidernj.com) — Parsippany residents should know their mayor is opposing the use of PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreements, according to a local report, which could affect how future developments are taxed. The broader briefing also scans political, education, and infrastructure news from towns across New Jersey, but the Parsippany item stands out for its potential impact on local finances and development deals.
   

• Morris County Marks 25th International Overdose Awareness Day, Honors Advocate Carol Egan (parsippanyfocus.com) — Parsippany Township hosted Morris County's 25th International Overdose Awareness Day at the Human Services Complex, where officials, families, and advocates honored the late Carol Egan and renewed efforts to prevent overdose deaths. Speakers highlighted declining overdose fatalities, successful programs like Hope One and Recovery Court, and powerful personal stories of loss and recovery that continue to shape countywide addiction services.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parsippany

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 1
• Achilles Chapter, Morris County, launches run and walk program for Special Needs adults and kids →
  RVA Fields, 353 Powerville Road, Boonton Township,
  9:00 am
Friday September 4
• Trading Card Show - The Late Night Show →
  Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Genealogy Meeting →
  Morris County Library, 30 E Hanover Ave, Hanover
  6:45 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Canasta - In Person
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  1:30 pm
• Informational Google Meets for all Fall Sports →
  Central Middle School 1620 Route 46 West, Parsippany , NJ 07054
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Senior Parent Night
  Parsippany Hills High School Auditorium
  6:00 pm
• Back To School Night
  Brooklawn Middle School 250 Beachwood Rd, , Parsippany , NJ 07054
  6:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Robert Ricafort Denville businessman owner
  Morris Plains Rotary Club 22 Gibraltar Drive , Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• A new location, a fresh new vibe →
  Smith Field Park, US-46, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  3:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Friends of Parsippany Library Book and Media Bag Sale →
  Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  12:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Step Into Fun! Beginner Square Dance Lessons →
  9 Two Bridges Rd, Montville
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Morris Knolls Thespian Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser →
  MKHS Cafeteria, 50 Knoll Dr, Rockaway
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Mountain Lakes

• Morris/Sussex high school football schedule: Week 1 (northjersey.com)

Hanover

• Hanover Township Public Schools Announces $69.8 Million Bond Referendum (tapinto.net)
• Hanover Township Week in Review: August 23-29, 2026 (tapinto.net)
• Morris County Vote-By-Mail Ballots Set to Begin Mailing (parsippanyfocus.com)

Morris Plains

• What's on TAPinto in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains for the Week of Monday Aug. 31 (tapinto.net)
• Solstice Shares Climb 12.8% after $14.5 Billion Tie-Up Collapses, $500 Million Stock Buyback Gets Green Light (ts2.tech)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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