UPS Hiring 2,400+Parsippany COVID Spread+Least Expensive Homes

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Parsippany:

1. It's not clear what path the coronavirus may take this fall. But here's what we've seen in Parsippany lately. Morris County averaged 71.8 cases new cases per day in the past week after averaging 69.2 infections per day the prior week, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. Here's more info on recent COVID spread and hospital capacities around Parsippany. (Parsippany Patch)
2. Looking for work in Parsippany? Even though it may not seem like it, the first part of the holiday season is approaching: gift buying. With an expected uptick in package volume, UPS announced that the company is planning to hire 2,400 seasonal employees this year in North Jersey, a portion of whom will work in Parsippany. (Parsippany Patch)
3. There's a wide variety of housing stock in Fairfield. But today, we're looking at the most affordable homes in town, as listed on Redfin. Here are the five least expensive homes listed in Parsippany. (Parsippany Patch)
4. Morris County Republicans to Host Event Honoring Law Enforcement (TAPinto.net)
5. Chatham's Fishawack Festival Returns from 2-Year Hiatus and Celebrates 50 Years of Community Fun with Retro Weekend (TAPinto.net)

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Today in Parsippany:

• PHHS SPIRIT WEEK - Parsippany Troy Hills Township Schools (12:00 AM)
• Intervale Picture Day - Parsippany Troy Hills Township Schools (12:00 AM)
• Papercraft Pickup - Shark Cootie Catcher Craft for Entering Grades K-3 (9:00 AM)
• Papercraft Pickup- Steve from Minecraft for Entering Grades 4 & Up (9:00 AM)
• Volleyball: Girls Freshmen (Rescheduled from 10-01-21) vs. Hanover Park High School (Away) (4:00 PM)
• Volleyball: Girls Varsity (Rescheduled from 10-01-21) vs. Hanover Park High School (Home) (4:00 PM)
• Football: Boys JV vs. Caldwell (Away) (4:00 PM)
• Volleyball: Girls JV (Rescheduled from 10-01-21) vs. Hanover Park High School (Home) (5:30 PM)
• Woman's Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills General Meeting (7:00 PM)
• Woman's Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills General Meeting (7:00 PM)
• Planning Board Meeting - Township of Parsippany - Troy Hills Meetings (7:30 PM)

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Parsippany Patch Notebook

• Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company: "Congratulations to the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Company on their wet down and building dedication. RLVFC members participate in the wet down." (Facebook)
• Parsippany Soccer Club: "Congratulations to the Team of the Week for Week #2! Great job to all players!! #wearepsc #pscacademy #psctotw" (Facebook)
• Parsippany Police Department: "Check out our new Rapid SOS feature to 9-1-1. Take advantage of the Emergency Profile, but make sure you watch this video first to understand how this system can help save lives." (Facebook)
• Parsippany District 5 Fire Department: "Good Morning! We are moving forward with our plans for our Hazmat Drill this morning! Beginning at 9:00am, you will see a large presence of fire, hazmat, and EMS apparatus. You will also see members in Hazardous materials suits walking i..." (Facebook)
• Parsippany Baptist Church: "Sunday Morning Service - Pastor Briden" (Facebook)
• St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Parsippany, NJ: "A Lutheran Sunday worship service, Wonderful music the Gospel, Confession, Prayers, 2 Hymns, and a sermon all in 25 min - Sunday 9/26/21 - The 18t Sunday after Pentecost" (Facebook)
• Parsippany Baptist Church: "Sunday Bible Study - John Reilly" (Facebook)

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