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Coffee in hand, Parsippany? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Parsippany residents demand answers after surprise ICE arrests at local shops
  • What investigators want to know after the Parsippany senior home fire
  • Which horror stars are coming to the Chiller Expo in Parsippany?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ICE Arrests In Parsippany Prompt Concerns From Residents (patch.com) — Residents in Parsippany are voicing alarm after masked ICE agents arrested several people outside local Lake Hiawatha businesses, including Tierra Encanto and Vape World. At a packed council meeting, Mayor Pulkit Desai stressed that the township had no advance notice, is working to identify those detained, and is focused on helping affected families understand their rights and locate loved ones.
   

2. Parsippany Senior Home Catches Fire, Prompts Evacuation (patch.com) — A fire at the Brookside Senior Center on Parsippany Boulevard forced an evacuation this week, leaving one fifth-floor resident homeless and another temporarily relocated because of water damage. No injuries from the fire were reported, but two residents were taken to the hospital for unrelated issues, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Parsippany arson investigator.
   

3. Chiller Theatre Expo Brings Horror and Sci-Fi Stars to Parsippany October 30 to November 1, 2026 (shopmorriscounty.com) — Horror and sci‑fi fans in Parsippany can catch the Chiller Theatre Expo Halloween weekend at the Dolce by Wyndham Parsippany on Smith Road, the former Sheraton. The three-day convention features celebrity signings, collectibles vendors, cosplay with strict prop rules, and tiered ticket options, plus free hotel parking and overflow parking nearby.
   

4. Fourth quarter rally lifts Morris Hills football past Parsippany Hills (nj.com subscription) — Parsippany Hills football saw a late 13-3 lead slip away in Morris Plains as Morris Hills stormed back with two fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns to win 17-13. Despite a strong defensive effort and a blocked-punt touchdown by Logan Wilson, the Vikings' two-game win streak ended, dropping them to 4-3 on the season.
   

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    If anyone found a red car key in Parsippany, please let me know. (Nextdoor Lake Parsippany)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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