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Hi Parsippany! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Crane launched into SUV after truck hits Parsippany bridge
  • How Parsippany's animal shelter just reached lifesaving No-Kill status

Also on today's calendar: A new location, a fresh new vibe and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Cooler with rain, some heavy, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Truck Hits Bridge, Sends Crane Into Traffic On Parsippany Highway (patch.com) — Drivers in Parsippany faced major delays after a Mack truck hauling a large crane struck a bridge support on I-287, sending the crane into a Volvo SUV. Two people in the SUV were hospitalized with minor injuries, and police are still investigating the Wednesday morning crash near milepost 39.8.
   

• Parsippany-Hanover Animal Shelter Achieves No-Kill Status (tapinto.net) — Parsippany's local animal shelter has officially achieved No-Kill status, marking a major win for pets and residents who've supported adoptions, fostering, and donations over the years. Shelter leaders say this milestone reflects Parsippany and Hanover's strong commitment to animal welfare and stress that continued community involvement will be key to helping even more animals find safe, loving homes.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Flynn O'Hara Uniforms posted a job opening for Retail Store Manager (Parsippany, NJ) in Parsippany. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Food/Consumables Team Supervisor in Rockaway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parsippany here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mountain Lakes

  • Confusion marks early Morris/Sussex boys soccer Super 10 rankings (northjersey.com)
  • Bob Sambol and Vandelay Companies Team Up On New Intimate Dallas Restaurant in Former Aldemo's Space (papercitymag.com)

Hanover

  • Local Gigs & Services: Special Reiki Healing Offer (patch.com)
  • East Hanover Included In Aerial Mosquito Treatment Wednesday, Thursday (patch.com)
  • Crane Falls From Truck, Injures Two on Rte 287 in Hanover Township, NJ - Robert A. Solomon, P.C. (metrolaw.com)

Montville

  • Montville Rising To Host Township Committee Candidates Forum Oct. 21 (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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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