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Coming up on the Parsippany Patch calendar: MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory

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Good morning to you Parsippany! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What you'll find at Mount Tabor's November craft market
  • How Parsippany's red-hot scorer powered another big Redhawks victory
  • USPS driver accused of DWI after Parsippany crash on New Road

Also on today's calendar: MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy at times with sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Fourth Annual Mount Tabor Craft Market Brings 25+ Local Artisans to the Historic Tabernacle on November 7, 2026 (shopmorriscounty.com) — Mark your calendar for November 7, when Mount Tabor's historic Tabernacle and Bethel in Parsippany-Troy Hills fill with more than 25 local artisans for a free craft market. Residents can kick-start holiday shopping, explore the Victorian cottage village in the middle of Parsippany, and support the Mount Tabor Historical Society while enjoying a short, walkable outing close to home.
   

2. Sairam Balaji Hat Trick Powers Parsippany to Five-Goal Victory (parsippanyfocus.com) — Parsippany High School's boys soccer team exploded for five goals, led by Sairam Balaji's hat trick and captain Christian Castaño's playmaking, in a dominant Redhawks win. The performance builds on Balaji's recent five-goal outing and highlights how this attacking duo is driving Parsippany's strong early-season form for local fans and families.
   

3. Drunk Driving NJ Postal Worker Crashes Van, Police Say (patch.com) — Police say a USPS driver from Parsippany was arrested after allegedly crashing a postal van into a Honda sedan on New Road while intoxicated. Officers reported signs of impairment before charging him with DWI and several traffic offenses, and his supervisor later retrieved the government vehicle as he awaits court proceedings.
   

4. Tiny Bubbles, Big Stakes: Nanobubble Researchers Gather at NJIT (scienmag.com) — A Parsippany-based startup, Pure NanoTech, is helping turn NJIT's nanobubble research into real-world tools for cleaner water, stronger crops, and safer industrial processes. At an international conference in Newark, scientists and companies from 17 countries explored how these microscopic bubbles could transform everything from Passaic River cleanup to global agriculture and water treatment standards.
   

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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
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    MORRIS PLAINS — Morris Plains will light up with the glow of carved pumpkins during the fourth annual Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination on Friday,… (Nextdoor Lake Parsippany)
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    NEWTON — Sussex County Community College, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and National Fitness Campaign are introducing a new outdoor… (Nextdoor Lake Parsippany)
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. posted a job opening for Dock Worker/Forklift Operator in Boonton. Apply here.
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in East Hanover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parsippany here.

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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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