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Spotted on the Parsippany calendar: A new location, a fresh new vibe

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Greetings Parsippany! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a fire alarm suddenly halted Parsippany's council meeting Tuesday night

Also on today's calendar: A new location, a fresh new vibe and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hot Issues at Council Meeting (parsippanyfocus.com) — A fire alarm abruptly cleared Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Hall during Tuesday night's council meeting, forcing officials and residents outside while firefighters investigated. The alarm sounded around 8:05 p.m., pausing routine township business and public updates. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether there was an actual fire or what triggered the system.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parsippany

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 19
  • Library Chef: Small Knife vs BIG Knife - Virtual Program
    Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
    6:00 pm
  • Library Chef: Meditation Basics - Virtual Program
    Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
    7:30 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Marching Band Camp
    Parsippany Hills High School 20 Rita Dr., Morris Plains, NJ 07950
    8:00 am
  • Rental- Beth
    Rock Ridge Community Club Denville, NJ 07834
    9:00 am
    • Friday August 21
  • Terri Kaag of the Education Association of MP
    Morris Plains Rotary Club 22 Gibraltar Drive , Morris Plains, NJ 07950
  • Marching Band Camp
    Parsippany Hills High School 20 Rita Dr., Morris Plains, NJ 07950
    8:00 am
  • Mah Jongg - In Person
    Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
    10:00 am
    • Sunday August 30
  • Hopatcong Monthly Market →
    Department of Public Works, 120 River Styx Rd, Hopatcong
    11:00 am
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Genealogy Meeting →
    Morris County Library, 30 E Hanover Ave, Hanover
    6:45 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Trading Card Show - The Late Night Show →
    Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Direct Message to the Parsippany Community —Frank Neglia Read on Patch
  • I need to replace my railing on my front step.
    I don't know what type of contractor or a masonry to call. Any advice on who replaces railings? (Nextdoor Lake Hiawatha)
  • Wegmans posted a job opening for Stocker in Parsippany. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Parsippany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parsippany here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mountain Lakes

  • Morris/Sussex Coaches' Confidential: Picks for 2026 season (northjersey.com)

Hanover

  • Hanover Township Snapshot: What is Happening This Week, August 16, 2026 (tapinto.net)
  • Whippany Fire Department's Improved Rating Part of August Chief's Report (tapinto.net)
  • Public Notice: 2026-11 for 1 West Hanover MF LLC (epa.gov)

Morris Plains

  • Free Car Seat Inspections Available in Morristown and Morris Plains to Help Keep Kids Safe (tapinto.net)
  • Morris Plains Planning Board to Meet Monday; Revised Application, Master Plan Review on Agenda (tapinto.net)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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