Spotted Lanternfly + Trunk Or Treat + Parsippany Recycling Center

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First, today's weather:

A slight chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

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Here are the top stories today in Parsippany:

1. Watch out for that spotted lanternfly, the pesky creature that's become a growing concern in Parsippany. A presentation on the spotted lanternfly and a vote to authorize $5.7 million in bonds toward sewer utility improvements were among the items on the agenda for Tuesday night's Township Council meeting. A few Parsippany residents reported sightings of the spotted lanternfly, the township reported Aug. 13. After several reported sightings around Morris County, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture added the area to its spotted lanternfly "quarantine." Expect more coverage of Tuesday's meeting this week. (Parsippany Patch)
2. The arrival of fall means many things. But for the littlest among us, it often means Trunk or Treat. But of course, the coronavirus comes into play. Township officials are reviewing locations and discussing the size of Parsippany's Trunk or Treat, which is preliminarily slated for 3-6 p.m. Halloween. (Parsippany Patch)
3. Niche's annual report cards and rankings for school districts are in, and Parsippany got high marks. The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District placed among the top 50 in New Jersey, according to the website. (Parsippany Patch)
4. The Township of Parsippany received a storm of angry comments when it announced Friday on Facebook that its recycling center would be closed on the weekends until November due to budgetary constraints. The decision leaves many residents without access to the Recycling Center at a time when it is most convenient. The closure indeed results from a lack of funds, according to a township spokesperson. (Parsippany Patch)
5. Planning Board meetings can be among the most important moments in shaping the township's future. Parsippany Focus uploaded footage of Sept. 13's meeting. (Parsippany Focus)
6. Morristown coal truck from the '30s was 'buried' in a garage for 60 years. It's now up for auction. (Daily Record)

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Today in Parsippany:

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Town Hall (7:30 p.m.)
• PHHS Pictures Underclass 7:45-2:30 - Parsippany Troy Hills Township Schools (7:45 AM)
• 9th Gr Grow-A-Row Field Trip - Parsippany High School (8:30 AM)
• Volleyball: Girls Freshmen vs. Morris Catholic High School (Home) (4:00 PM)
• Volleyball: Girls Varsity vs. Morris Catholic High School (Home) (4:00 PM)
• Volleyball: Girls JV vs. Morris Catholic High School (Home) (5:30 PM)
• Learn about STEM Careers! For Middle School Students Grades 6-8 (6:00 PM)
• Senior Parent College Application WS (6:30 PM)
• PHS/PHHS BTSN - Parsippany Troy Hills Township Schools (7:00 PM)
• Pajama Storytime Ages 1-4 - Parsippany Troy Hills Public Library- Main Branch (7:00 PM)
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Township of Parsippany - Troy Hills Meetings (7:30 PM)

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Parsippany Patch Notebook

• Parsippany Police Department: "Yesterday, Ptl. Stone enjoyed a refreshing cup of lemonade! Thank you, buddy!" (Facebook)
• Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills: "Due to budgetary constraints the Recycling Center will be closed on the weekends until November It will remain open during the week for regular business hours Residential scheduled curbside recycling will continue We apologize for the in..." (Facebook)
• Parsippany District 5 Fire Department: "This morning, members met with the Picatinny Arsenal Fire & Emergency Services to pre-plan a large scale Hazmat drill in our District. If you are in the area of the Old Kmart next Sunday, September 26, 2021 in the morning hours and see a..." (Facebook)
• Parsippany District 5 Fire Department: "Did you know there is a Food Truck Festival in the Shoprite / Kmart parking lot today? You should stop by to see Ladder 5 and Rescue 5 while you're getting some amazing food! You can't miss us, we have our big American Flag set up over t..." (Facebook)
• Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "It was a fantastic day at today's Mercer-Middlesex #Walk2EndAlz. Especially being with some of our GNJ Board Members - Adam Rubin, Connie Roberson and Beth Beers!" (Facebook)
• Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System: "There's so much you can do with a library card from online resources to ebooks you can download right from your home! We ask that you please share this post to get the word out, and come to the library to get your library card!" (Facebook)
• Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany: "You made a difference. Because you placed this order at smile.amazon.com, AmazonSmile will make a donation to Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation Inc. Your AmazonSmile purchases have supported charity 78 times." (Facebook)
• Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System: "Pajama time is coming! Register here:http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails" (Facebook)

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