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Hate Crime Accusation + Recycling Center Reversal + Debates

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Parsippany Township Council and Mayor Michael Soriano, second to right, listened to members of Ajaco Towing at Tuesday night's meeting.
Parsippany Township Council and Mayor Michael Soriano, second to right, listened to members of Ajaco Towing at Tuesday night's meeting. (Josh Bakan/Patch)

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First, today's weather:

From the National Weather Service: A chance of showers before 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Here are the top stories today in Parsippany:

  1. We have three articles from Tuesday's Township Council meeting. Here's the first. On video, an employee at the Ajaco Towing building used a racial slur in reference to a Black customer, which resulted in the Township of Parsippany ending their contract with the company. But members of Ajaco Towing claimed at Tuesday's Township Council meeting that their white employees have been victims of a hate crime. (Parsippany Patch)
  2. The Parsippany Recycling Center will stay open on weekends after all. The township reversed on a decision that would have closed the center on Saturdays until November, Mayor Michael Soriano announced. (Parsippany Patch)
  3. Last but not least from the council meeting, Soriano issued a proclamation honoring late Councilmember William C. Taylor Jr. Officials unveiled a plaque in Town Hall. (Parsippany Patch)
  4. Election season is in full swing, and Parsippany's candidates are getting ready to debate. Virtual forums will take place next month for the mayoral and Township Council candidates. The mayoral debate will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 14, while the council forum will start at 7 p.m. Oct. 15. (Parsippany Patch)
  5. Phone scammers are pretending to represent the Parsippany Police Department, authorities say. Here's what to look out for. (Parsippany Patch)
  6. Table of Hope's Free Food Distribution is September 23 in Morristown (TAPinto.net)
  7. One Caught, 4 Sought, Three Guns Tossed In Wild Haledon Police Pursuit, Crash Of Stolen Minivan (South Passaic Daily Voice)
  8. St. Francis looking for 'Living Treasures' recipients before it closes its doors (Daily Record)

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Today in Parsippany:

  • FOL Bag Sale - Parsippany Troy Hills Public Library- Main Branch (9:00 AM)
  • Friends of Parsippany Library Indoor Bag Sale (12:00 PM)
  • Volleyball: Girls Freshmen vs. Madison High School (Home) (3:30 PM)
  • PHS Band Boosters Home Game Dinner - Parsippany High School (3:45 PM)
  • Volleyball: Girls Freshmen (Location Changed) vs. Madison High School (Away) (4:00 PM)
  • Volleyball: Girls Varsity vs. Madison High School (Away) (4:00 PM)
  • Volleyball: Girls JV vs. Madison High School (Away) (5:30 PM)
  • Football: Boys Varsity vs. Caldwell (Home) (7:00 PM)

Parsippany Patch Notebook

  • Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System: "Registration open NOW via our online calendar (dates on calendar to register are 9/29 & 9/30) http://www.libraryinsight.net/calendare.asp?jx=j3&xc=2" (Facebook)
  • Parsippany Baptist Church: "Wednesday Bible Study - Simeon Gottschall" (Facebook)
  • Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System: "LIVE ZOOM PRESCHOOL MUSIC & MOVEMENT! Register here. (Facebook)

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