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🌱 Patch AM: New Pickleball Courts, Cannabis Policy, & More On Parsippany's Docket

Spotted on the Parsippany calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge

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Morning Parsippany! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Parsippany council to weigh pickleball courts, cannabis rules, and fees
  • How one Parsippany leader shaped GOP politics across Morris County
  • See how Parsippany rallied to fight Alzheimer's together last week

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny much of the time, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Pickleball Courts, Cannabis Policy, & More On Parsippany's Docket (patch.com) — Parsippany residents can weigh in as the Township Council considers seven new competition pickleball courts, a $2 million water tank improvement plan, and possible changes to local cannabis regulations at Tuesday's agenda meeting. Officials will also address Vail Road upgrades, construction and subcode fees, and updates to animal control rules, shaping several quality-of-life issues in town.
   

• Parsippany Republican Club Honors Vinny Schindel With Lifetime Achievement Award (parsippanyfocus.com) — Parsippany Republicans recently honored longtime club president Vinny Schindel with a Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing more than 25 years of local party leadership and community service. County officials joined the celebration, highlighting how his work in Parsippany helped strengthen Republican organizations across Morris County and build collaboration among local clubs.
   

• Hope in Every Step: Parsippany Community Walks to End Alzheimer's (TAPinto.net) — Parsippany residents recently came together for the local Walk to End Alzheimer's, raising awareness and funds while honoring loved ones affected by the disease. Colorful Promise Garden flowers symbolized participants' personal connections, as families, volunteers and supporters highlighted the community's commitment to research, care and support services.
   

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  • Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township Collects Food for New Hope Food Pantry
    JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township conducted a food collection at the Acme on Berkshire Valley Road in Oak Ridge… (Nextdoor Lake Parsippany)
  • UniFirst posted a job opening for Production Team Partner - Mat Roller & Order Builder - UniFirst in East Hanover. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Overnight Crew Member in Montville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parsippany here.

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  • 2026 Voting Reminders For Livingston Residents: Town Clerk's Office Shares Info (patch.com)
  • 'Go Pink For Breast Cancer' Event In Livingston Raises Awareness (patch.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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