🌱 Patch AM: What the new 250-unit Ballantine Greens project means for Parsippany.

Good morning Parsippany! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What the new 250-unit Ballantine Greens project means for Parsippany.
• How Parsippany Hills sealed its hard-fought 20–13 win.
• Where to slurp standout ramen without leaving Parsippany.

Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 62, low: 43.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ballantine Greens Active Adult Community Underway in Parsippany (parsippanyfocus.com) — A major new 250-unit age-restricted apartment community, Ballantine Greens, is under construction at 1500 Littleton Road in Parsippany, replacing a former country estate and GlaxoSmithKline headquarters. Residents can expect extensive amenities, from a clubhouse and pool to bocce courts and EV chargers, plus a new Life Time athletic club rising across the street, although an opening date has not yet been announced.
   

• Parsippany Hills Holds Off West Milford, 20-13 (parsippanyfocus.com) — Parsippany Hills football fans saw their team edge West Milford 20–13, with a balanced attack and a defense that held firm late. Anthony Capone ran in a short touchdown, while quarterback Nick Napolitano threw two scoring passes to secure the home victory as the Vikings push deeper into their 2026 schedule.
   

• The Best Ramen in Morris County, NJ (shopmorriscounty.com) — Ramen lovers in Parsippany have a local option at Asahi Sushi and Ramen on Halsey Road, highlighted among Morris County's top noodle spots. The guide focuses on small Japanese kitchens in Morristown, Morris Plains, Denville and Parsippany, noting cozy dining rooms, takeout-friendly packaging, and the importance of checking hours before heading out on chilly nights.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parsippany

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge →
  Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Rd, Warren
  10:00 am
• Library Mini Golf Fundraiser →
  Main Library Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Bighearted 5K →
  66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• 7:30pm Council Meeting
  Denville Township Events and Meetings, 1 Saint Mary's Place, Denville
• Yoga - In Person
  Denville Public Library, 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville
  9:30 am
• Genealogy Meeting →
  Morris County Library, 30 E Hanover Ave, Hanover
  6:15 pm
Sunday October 11
• Artisan Market at District 15Fifteen →
  District 1515, 1515 NJ-10, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Friends of Parsippany Library Begin to Accept Donations for Holiday Shop →
  Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  9:00 am
• NJ4S Morris-Sussex Color Blast Fun Run/Walk →
  Vernon Township High School, 1832 County Rd 565, Vernon Township
  9:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Wayne Valley H.S. Fall Craft Show, Sun. Oct. 18, Over 100 Exhibitors, 551 Valley Rd, Wayne →
  Wayne Valley High School, 551 Valley Rd, Wayne
  10:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Support Pink Lightning Dragonboat Team →
  Gourmet Cafe, 136 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  11:30 am
Sunday October 25
• EFMP Annual Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk →
  Simons Memorial Park, Mountain Way, Morris Plains
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Communications Platforms Are Powering New Jersey's Innovation Economy —New Jersey Policy Institute Read on Patch

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Straight Truck Driver in Parsippany. Apply here.
• Wegmans posted a job opening for Cook in Parsippany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parsippany here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hanover

• Newmark Associates Welcomes Isabella Florio to Its Commercial Real Estate Team (morrisfocus.com)

Morris Plains

• Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination to Celebrate Borough's 100th Birthday (morrisfocus.com)
• Nicky's Firehouse to Host Fourth Annual 'Rose House at the Firehouse' Fundraiser (morrisfocus.com)
• Madison Rotary Erects Peace Pole in James Park (morrisfocus.com)

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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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