Hanover Township, NJ
Local stories and news for our neighbors
October 2026
Every story and all available source photos from this issue of Hanover Township Press.
October 2026
Hanover Township celebrated another Hanover Township Day on Saturday, September 12, at Malapardis Park in Cedar Knolls. The afternoon brought residents of all ages together for community entertainment, food and family fun.
October 2026
Hanover Township Recreation will host Masquerade at Malapardis on Saturday, October 24, offering local families a seasonal opportunity to gather in costume.
October 2026
Families of victims, first responders, public officials and community members gathered at the Morris County 9/11 Memorial in Parsippany-Troy Hills to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
October 2026
Morris County officials, families, people in recovery and community-service providers gathered at the county’s Human Services Complex in Parsippany Township on August 31 to observe the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day.
October 2026
Morris County eighth-grade students and their families are invited to learn about full-time academy programs offered by the Morris County Vocational School District. Applications are open at mcvts.org/apply through Tuesday, November 3.
October 2026
Three animals from two area rescue organizations are looking for homes this fall.
October 2026
Morris County Prosecutor's Office Chief of Detectives Robert "Bob" McNally has retired after more than 30 years in military and law-enforcement service.
October 2026
October is Rett Syndrome awareness month. Rett syndrome is a very rare disorder that some babies are born with. Girls are affected more but there is a very small percentage of boys that have it also. It affects your brain, muscles, and development because your cells are not able to make the MECP2 gene it needs.
October 2026
Two animals now waiting at Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter offer prospective adopters very different kinds of companionship: Rowan, a young dog with a big presence, and Eggy, a cat looking for the right home.
October 2026
On Sept. 17, 1787, the United States Constitution was signed, providing the framework for a new nation and directing Congress to conduct a census.
October 2026
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will bring neighbors, families, friends and local supporters together for the 2026 Out of the Darkness Morris County Walk on Saturday, October 10, at Cougar Field in Chatham.
October 2026
An unused prescription bottle can be easy to overlook in a medicine cabinet, but New Jersey residents have a simple year-round option for clearing out medications that are expired or no longer needed: Project Medicine Drop.
October 2026
VFW Auxiliary Post 5351 and American Legion Post 155 are collecting new supplies for veterans at Lyons VA Hospital through Oct. 21. Organizers plan to deliver the donations in time for Veterans Day.
October 2026
The Hanover Township Mayor's Wellness Campaign, Hanover Township Police Department and Hanover Township Recreation Department are partnering with Avenues in Motion to host a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Malapardis Park, 191 Malapardis Road in Cedar Knolls. The event is free to attend, with registration available through Community Pass.
October 2026
The library’s newest escape room takes participants back to the Roaring Twenties, when New Age spiritualism was all the craze. For all ages; children 12 and under must be with an adult. Registration required; visit the library website for more information.
October 2026
Whippany Fire Company will hold its annual open house on Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 3 p.m. at the firehouse, 10 Troy Hills Road.
October 2026
National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists. Whippany Park High School students Claire Cho, Audrey Lee and Lucas Wu were named Semifinalists.
October 2026
The Morristown Festival of Books will return to historic downtown Morristown on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, bringing more than 85 bestselling, award-winning and critically acclaimed writers to a two-day celebration of reading, conversation and community.
October 2026
The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to make a blood or platelet appointment this fall as the organization works to rebuild supplies following a summer shortage.
October 2026
Whippanong Library has announced October programs for children, teens and adults. Hanover Township residents must preregister through whippanong.org/events-calendar.