🌱 Patch AM: What Parsippany residents should do while today’s power outage continues

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In today's newsletter:

• What Parsippany residents should do while today's power outage continues
• How Parsippany's new county complex could change local emergency response

Also on today's calendar: Morris Knolls Thespian Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Power Outage Hits Parsippany as JCP&L Crews Work Toward Afternoon Restoration (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Sunday afternoon power outage is affecting homes and businesses across Parsippany, with JCP&L crews aiming to restore electricity by around 5 p.m. Police are urging residents to report outages directly to the utility and reserve 911 for true emergencies while restoration estimates may shift as damage is assessed.
   

• Morris County Dedicates Public Safety Complex Expansion, Honors Trades Workers (parsippanyfocus.com) — Morris County officials have opened an expanded Public Safety Complex in Parsippany, bringing the Division of Public Health next door to emergency operations and freeing space for the Sheriff's Patrol Division. The 65,540-square-foot facility, funded largely by the county with federal support, is meant to strengthen emergency response for Parsippany and surrounding towns while spotlighting the role of local trades workers.
   

📸 Around Parsippany

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parsippany

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Morris Knolls Thespian Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser →
  MKHS Cafeteria, 50 Knoll Dr, Rockaway
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Fall Craft Show →
  St. John's Episcopal Church, 226 Cornelia St, Boonton
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Step Into Fun! Beginner Square Dance Lessons →
  9 Two Bridges Rd, Montville
  6:30 pm
• POSTPONED - Big Impact Plants: Gardening with Keystone Species - In Person
  Denville Public Library, 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Angamardana →
  Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Rd E, Princeton
  4:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Fall Family Day at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms →
  The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2352 NJ-10, Morris Plains
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Artisan Market at District 15Fifteen →
  District 1515, 1515 NJ-10, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• NJ4S Morris-Sussex Color Blast Fun Run/Walk →
  Vernon Township High School, 1832 County Rd 565, Vernon Township
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Walk to End Alzheimer's: October 3 →
  5 Sylvan Way, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  10:00 am
• MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
  Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
  10:00 am
• Jamtoberfest '26 Brings a Full day of Music to Morris County →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  1:00 pm

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• Rolling Hills Recovery Center — (973) 606-9170
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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This shelter works so hard to keep all of the animals clean, well fed, healthy and happy.
  I try to donate whenever I can. They run wonderful donation specials and the volunteers work so hard to make all of this happen. Hats off to Randolph… (Nextdoor Westminster)

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Parsippany. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in East Hanover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parsippany here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hanover

• Data Centers Come Into Focus at Hanover Township Committee Meeting (tapinto.net)
• Whippany Park Played Their First Home Game of the Season on a Day of Remembrance (tapinto.net)

Morris Plains

• Fall Family Day Returns to the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in Morris Plains on September 19 (shopmorriscounty.com)
• Morris Plains Mayor Updates Residents on Proposed McDonald's Following NJDOT Denial (tapinto.net)

Ok Parsippany! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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