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The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council approved several redevelopment initiatives during its meeting on July 22, 2025. Key actions included the adoption of redevelopment plans for 169 Lackawanna Avenue and 4 Gatehall Drive, alongside amendments to the zoning code and flood hazard regulations. The Council also designated Toll NJ I, LLC as the redeveloper for 4 Gatehall Drive.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education held a meeting on July 24, 2025, with discussions documented in a video. This event is now available for public viewing on the Parsippany Focus website.
U.S. AutoForce will occupy a new 122,664-square-foot warehouse at Two Hilton Court in Parsippany, transforming a vacant office building into a logistics facility. The project, part of the Apex Logistics development, aims to revitalize the local economy and is expected to be completed by late 2025.
The Rockaway Meadow School PTA unveiled a vibrant new mural at Rockaway Meadow Elementary School, celebrating creativity, diversity, and community spirit. Hometown artist Cynthia Balajadia designed the 35-foot mural, featuring over 200 hand-painted rainbow hearts and children playing among its branches. The project, funded by PTA fundraising efforts, aims to inspire positivity and kindness among students.
Schools are facing the challenge of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT into education without viewing them purely as cheating methods. Advocates argue that teaching AI literacy can enhance learning and prepare students for a tech-driven future. The Digital Minds Initiative in Parsippany aims to promote responsible AI use in local school districts.
The Parsippany Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing a proposal from the Islamic Community Cultural Center for 12 zoning variances to build a three-level apartment complex. Residents expressed concerns about the project's impact on local traffic and emergency access during a recent board meeting. The center's attorney plans to present additional professional testimony in support of the variances.
Rising mesothelioma cases prompt calls for a review of asbestos safety regulations. Experts express concern over potential health risks associated with asbestos exposure, urging stronger protective measures. Local officials are considering revising safety protocols to mitigate these risks.
A school bus driver in Montville faces charges after a four-year-old special needs student was left unsupervised on a bus for two-and-a-half hours. The child was later found with an elevated heart rate and low blood pressure. Frank J. Blair, 61, is charged with second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Cold Nose Warm Heart Animal Rescue will hold its Tricky Tray fundraiser on October 11 at Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. The adults-only event features themed baskets, a mystery prize, and a 50/50 raffle, with tickets only available in advance. Proceeds support the nonprofit's mission to save animals and find them loving homes.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Morris, Bergen, Passaic, Union, and Hudson Counties, effective from 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. Residents should expect heat index values reaching the upper 90s to low 100s, posing risks of heat illnesses, especially for vulnerable populations.