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Around Parsippany: Mixed Views On Vaccine Proof At Restaurants

Also: Spotted Lanternflies Sighted In Town / Budget With 4.28% Tax Increase Advances / PD Reported No Major Infractions In 2nd Half Of 2020

If a restaurant started asking patrons for vaccine proof, would you be more or less likely to dine there? Parsippany Patch asked its readers.
If a restaurant started asking patrons for vaccine proof, would you be more or less likely to dine there? Parsippany Patch asked its readers. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Patch reviews this past week's top stories around Parsippany.

Vaccine Proof At Restaurants? Parsippany Has Mixed Opinions

If a restaurant started asking patrons for vaccine proof, would you be more or less likely to dine there? We asked our readers.

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Spotted Lanternflies Sighted In Parsippany

A few residents have reported seeing the spotted lanternfly. Officials say you should stomp it out and report it.

Find out what's happening in Parsippanyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Parsippany Budget With 4.28% Tax Increase Advances

The tax increase would result in the average tax bill rising by $202, according to officials.

Parsippany PD Reported No Major Infractions In 2nd Half Of 2020

3 Morris Co. police departments reported officer misconduct, but none from Parsippany were subject to 'major' discipline in the timeframe.

Parsippany Filmmaker Wins Awards For Film On COVID

Bob Messinger's 'LOCKDOWN' focuses on quarantine and the emotional aspects of the coronavirus. Here's how to watch.

Morris Co. 9/11 Ceremony To Feature Slain Firefighter's Daughter

Rebecca Asaro and her three brothers joined the Fire Department of New York in honor of their father.

Parsippany's Capital Grille Earns 2021 Wine Spectator Award

Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year's list.

Parsippany Animal Shelter 'Overflowing' With Adoptable Kittens

All are spayed and neutered, up to date on vaccines and come with an adoption fee of only $70.

Many Await Unemployment Benefits In Morris County District: Bucco

State Sen. Anthony Bucco wants to meet with the Department of Labor, which says it's working to verify each NJ claimant.

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