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🌱 Patch AM: What Parsippany residents should do while today’s power outage continues
Coming up on the Parsippany Patch calendar: Morris Knolls Thespian Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser

Greetings Parsippany! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Parsippany residents should do while today's power outage continues
- How Parsippany's new county complex could change local emergency response
Also on today's calendar: Morris Knolls Thespian Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Power Outage Hits Parsippany as JCP&L Crews Work Toward Afternoon Restoration (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Sunday afternoon power outage is affecting homes and businesses across Parsippany, with JCP&L crews aiming to restore electricity by around 5 p.m. Police are urging residents to report outages directly to the utility and reserve 911 for true emergencies while restoration estimates may shift as damage is assessed.
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• Morris County Dedicates Public Safety Complex Expansion, Honors Trades Workers (parsippanyfocus.com) — Morris County officials have opened an expanded Public Safety Complex in Parsippany, bringing the Division of Public Health next door to emergency operations and freeing space for the Sheriff's Patrol Division. The 65,540-square-foot facility, funded largely by the county with federal support, is meant to strengthen emergency response for Parsippany and surrounding towns while spotlighting the role of local trades workers.
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📸 Around Parsippany
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parsippany
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★ Featured events ★
- Morris Knolls Thespian Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser →
MKHS Cafeteria, 50 Knoll Dr, Rockaway
10:00 am - A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
12:00 pm - Fall Craft Show →
St. John's Episcopal Church, 226 Cornelia St, Boonton
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Step Into Fun! Beginner Square Dance Lessons →
9 Two Bridges Rd, Montville
6:30 pm - POSTPONED - Big Impact Plants: Gardening with Keystone Species - In Person
Denville Public Library, 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville
7:00 pm - Angamardana →
Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Rd E, Princeton
4:30 pm - Fall Family Day at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms →
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2352 NJ-10, Morris Plains
12:00 pm - Artisan Market at District 15Fifteen →
District 1515, 1515 NJ-10, Parsippany-Troy Hills
12:00 pm - NJ4S Morris-Sussex Color Blast Fun Run/Walk →
Vernon Township High School, 1832 County Rd 565, Vernon Township
9:00 am - Walk to End Alzheimer's: October 3 →
5 Sylvan Way, Parsippany-Troy Hills
10:00 am - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - Jamtoberfest '26 Brings a Full day of Music to Morris County →
Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
1:00 pm
Monday September 14
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
📣 Parsippany Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Parsippany PatchAM possible:
- Celebrity Classic Car Show - Sept 19 & 20 — (973) 417-1741
- Vincent Matrisciano for Congress — (862) 258-7783
- Green Heat NJ.Com - Pest Control — (973) 932-2092
- Feldspar & Flint — 9084177800
- The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
- PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
- Mark's Paw Pals — (929) 418-6781
- Rolling Hills Recovery Center — (973) 606-9170
- Wellness Hills Mental Health Treatment New Jersey — (973) 532-5139
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This shelter works so hard to keep all of the animals clean, well fed, healthy and happy.
I try to donate whenever I can. They run wonderful donation specials and the volunteers work so hard to make all of this happen. Hats off to Randolph… (Nextdoor Westminster)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Parsippany. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in East Hanover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parsippany here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hanover
- Data Centers Come Into Focus at Hanover Township Committee Meeting (tapinto.net)
- Whippany Park Played Their First Home Game of the Season on a Day of Remembrance (tapinto.net)
Morris Plains
- Fall Family Day Returns to the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in Morris Plains on September 19 (shopmorriscounty.com)
- Morris Plains Mayor Updates Residents on Proposed McDonald's Following NJDOT Denial (tapinto.net)
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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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