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NEW YORK -- We are #BetterTogether during this season of giving and CBS New York teamed up with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey for our 2nd annual turkey drive to fight food insecurity on Saturday.

All morning, CBS New York anchors and reporters were out collecting donations at three locations in New Jersey.

Dana Tyler, Otis Livingston, John Elliott, Vanessa Murdock, Kristine Johnson and Chris Wragge among the many CBS New York family spread out across three locations -- the ShopRite in Livingston, Acme Markets in Jersey City and the Smartworld Coffee on Diamond Spring Road in Denville.

CBS New York partnered with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey collecting donations to ensure every family has a happy Thanksgiving.

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The Lee family, who owns Peerless Beverage Company, says the holiday season is all about giving back.

"We've been working with the food bank for over 25 years now, and it's just important for us to be able to give back to community during this special time of year to make sure that everybody obviously has a great Thanksgiving," Ed Lee said.

"March, April, May, July -- food insecurity has no particular month. It's all the time," Tyler said.

That's so true, according to the CEO of CFBNJ, Elizabeth McCarthy.

"Every dollar donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey can provide three meals to a New Jerseyan in need, so your money really goes a long way," she said. "It's a year-round problem. People don't always realize, New Jersey, they think of it as a wealthy state. There's three-quarters of a million people in New Jersey who are food insecure."

"And how's it going so far?" Wragge asked.

"It's going great. People are incredibly generous, and it's just so nice to see," McCarthy said.

If you couldn't make it, don't worry! Click here for more ways to donate.

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Two central Morris County towns have imposed water restrictions expected to last through the summer − Parsippany as part of its annual conservation program and Denville due to a "catastrophic" equipment failure.

Both towns have asked homeowners and businesses to limit outdoor water use on an odd-even schedule.

Here's what you need to know:

Parsippany

In Morris County's most populous municipality, summer lawn watering rules went into effect on June 1 for the town's 56,000 residents. They'll be in place until Sept. 30.

Denville

The township imposed mandatory odd-even water restrictions on May 22 "to ensure an adequate water supply for water customers and fire protection service," according to an announcement on its website. The limits will remain in effect for 90 days unless canceled or extended.

"The restrictions have become immediately necessary as the industrial pump in the township’s primary well suffered a catastrophic failure and as a result has placed considerable stress on the other potable wells in our system," the announcement said. "According to our vendors, the timeframe to have our primary well up and running is approximately two to three months."

Under the restrictions:

Violators will be subject to a municipal summons and fine, the town said.

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Water conservation tips

In its annual water quality report, Parsippany also included several water-saving tips. "You can reduce your water consumption by up to 25% by taking just a few simple steps," the town said.

Tips for inside the home:

Tips for conserving water outside:

Small businesses around North Jersey's downtowns are gearing up for a busy start to the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday — a day to support and celebrate local merchants.

Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov. 25, will feature events across the country and in North Jersey to encourage consumers to shop, eat and play small this holiday season.

To find participating small businesses near you, visit American Express' website. Here is how some North Jersey downtowns are celebrating Small Business Saturday:

South Orange

Downtown South Orange will be hosting its annual Small Business Saturday Street Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., when vendors will gather in Spiotta Park to sell items such as crafted jewelry, apparel, accessories, art, gift items and food.

This year, it also will offer a promotion known as Downtown Dollars: a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more at participating businesses. You can visit the South Orange Downtown Tent and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win one of the coupons. They are limited to one per person and valid only on Small Business Saturday.

Go: Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange.

Denville

Downtown Denville will host its annual Holiday Open House on Ice on Nov. 24 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., kick-starting the holiday season. Local businesses in the downtown area will be open into the evening, offering special promotions and holiday activities, which will continue through Saturday, Nov. 25.

The downtown also is hosting its first-ever hot chocolate contest. Beginning Nov. 24 and running through December, visitors are invited to taste the chocolaty beverages offered by participating locations in the downtown and vote for the most delicious.

Morristown

All year, the Morristown Partnership offers a gift certificate program aimed at supporting small businesses in the community. Gift certificates ranging from $5 to $50 can be purchased for participating businesses in town through the Morristown Partnership, and you can earn a bonus $10 gift certificate with a $50 gift certificate purchase.

From Nov. 15 through Dec. 15, Morristown Partnership is also hosting a gift certificate giveaway. Each week, five winners will be selected to receive $100 in Morristown Partnership gift certificates, as well as varying bonus gift certificates from local Morristown businesses. At the end of the event, one winner will be selected from all of the entries throughout the month to win a $500 Morristown Partnership gift certificate.

To enter, shop at a Morristown retail or other non-food business, post a picture of your purchased item on Instagram or Facebook, then tag the business and Morristown Partnership: @MorristownPartnership on Facebook and @downtownMorristown on Instagram.

Morristown Partnership also has a shopping guide available, showing what deals local businesses are offering on Small Business Saturday and through the rest of the holiday season.

Montclair

The Montclair Center Business Improvement District is partnering with The Wellmont Theater and Pharmacie Bar+Kitchen to celebrate Small Business Saturday and the holiday season with a Winter Wonderland.

From 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Wellmont Arts Plaza, there will be live music and appearances by special holiday guests — like Santa, Buddy the Elf and the Grinch — as well as kids' crafts, raffles and activity booths sponsored by local nonprofit organizations.

Participating Montclair small businesses will offer promotions that are exclusively available on Small Business Saturday. A holiday shopping guide and map is available, detailing the deals offered by each business.

Go: Wellmont Arts Plaza, 5 Seymour St., Montclair.

Madison

Starting the weekend of Small Business Saturday, Madison will be hosting "Find Rosie the Rose City Reindeer." The monthlong event, which is open to children only, will run until Saturday, Dec. 16. Children can search for Rosie, who is hidden at more than 40 local businesses, and collect a store stamp or signature for every place Rosie is found. The cards can be taken to Tons of Toys or Madison Pharmacy, and children who collect 25 stamps will receive a special prize. Those who collect 40 stamps will be entered into a grand prize drawing. Participation cards can be picked up at any of the participating businesses. The event is meant to help families explore and support local businesses.

The town also put together a local gift guide, which showcases items from different small businesses in Madison.

Maddie McGay is the real estate reporter for NorthJersey.com and The Record, covering all things worth celebrating about living in North Jersey. Find her on Instagram @maddiemcgay, on X @maddiemcgayy, and sign up for her North Jersey Living newsletter. Do you have a tip, trend or terrific house she should know about? Email her at [email protected].

One of the most magical things as a child is getting bundled up on a cold winter night and settling down on the local streets for the annual holiday parade. The decorative floats, the bright lights adorning community vehicles and local bands playing all of the holiday classics are all staples of the holiday season in North Jersey.

This season, there are plenty of local holiday parades taking place across our region. If you're still deciding which one to see this hear, here's a look at the parades taking place:

Nov. 25

Wallington Fire Department's Annual Holiday Parade

A two-mile parade featuring more than 200 decorated fire trucks from the tri-state area, as well as decorated holiday floats. The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Azalea Avenue.

North Arlington Fire Department's Annual Santa Clause Parade

Santa Claus and friends will travel through the streets of North Arlington, ending at the Legion Place Firehouse for photos. The parade begins at 9 a.m.

Rutherford 71st Annual Holiday Parade

The event will feature the Grand Marshall, the Rutherford Volunteer First-Aid Ambulance Corps and Santa, and will be followed by the holiday village and tree lighting. The parade starts at 4 p.m. at the corner of Union Avenue and Santiago Avenue.

Newton Holiday Parade

The parade will include themed floats by local organizations, bands playing live music and other community groups marching. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Spring Street.

Passaic Valley Holiday Parade

The event is cohosted by the Totowa, West Paterson and Little Falls Fire Department, and the parade will run through all three towns. The parade begins at 5 p.m. at Passaic Valley High School.

29th Annual Boonton Fire Department Christmas Parade

The event will feature decorative floats and vehicles. The parade starts at 1 p.m. at the Upper Plane Street Parking Lot at 916 Main Street, and will end at Santa Land at 124 North Main Street.

Nov. 26

Denville Holiday Parade

Presented by Denville's Recreation Department, the parade officially welcomes Santa to his Denville holiday residence at Denville's Santa Land. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and will run down Broadway in downtown Denville.

Dec. 1

Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade

Santa will ride down the streets of Hawthorne, and there will be giveaways, light-up necklaces, holiday treats and ornaments followed by the tree lighting ceremony. The parade begins at 6 p.m. on Vreeland Avenue by Hawthorne High School.

Dec. 2

Westwood Home for the Holidays Parade

The theme of this year's events is Santa's Elves. There will be pre-show crafts and performances, collectible ornament sales, the annual parade featuring Santa and a tree lighting ceremony. The pre-show events begin at 5 p.m., and the parade begins at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Avenue and Lexington Avenue.

Ramsey Fire Department's Annual Home for the Holidays Parade

In addition to a parade with decorated floats, lights and marching bands, there will be food trucks and music at Ramsey Fire Department headquarters on South Island Avenue. Refreshments begin at 4 p.m., and the parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street.

Dec. 3

Mahwah's Holiday Parade

The parade will feature decorative floats, vehicles and local organizations marching down the streets of Mahwah. The event will be followed by the tree lighting, pictures with Santa, holiday music, food trucks and hot chocolate. The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at Mahwah Fire Company 2 at 60 Island Road, and will run to Mahwah Fire Company 1 at 100 Miller Road.

Fair Lawn Holiday Light Parade

Fair Lawn Emergency Services will escort Santa down Fair Lawn Avenue to help with the official Town Hall holiday lighting. There will also be a holiday marketplace featuring local artists and small businesses. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Fair Lawn Avenue and Pollitt Drive, ending at the Municipal Building at 8-01 Fair Lawn Ave.

Netcong Recreation Holiday Parade

The event will feature decorative floats and vehicles covered in holiday lights, and will be followed by a tree lighting, photos with Santa and refreshments. The parade begins at 5 p.m. on Allen Street and College Road.

Dec. 17

Bergenfield Volunteer Fire Department and Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps Holiday Lights Parade

The parade begins at 6 p.m. at the Prospect Firehouse, 238 W. Clinton Avenue.

Hosting a holiday parade in North Jersey, or know of one in your town that isn't on this list? Send it to [email protected] so we can add it.

Maddie McGay is the real estate reporter for NorthJersey.com and The Record, covering all things worth celebrating about living in North Jersey. Find her on Instagram @maddiemcgay, on X @maddiemcgayy, and sign up for her North Jersey Living newsletter. Do you have a tip, trend or terrific house she should know about? Email her at [email protected].

Shamrock Shakes, apple cider donuts and first-day-of-spring ice cream; there are some foods we wait all year for. Personally, though, no limited-edition treat keeps me counting down the days quite like The Pasta Shop's "Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Ravioli."

And — judging from the cumulative 1,400 likes the dish got on Instagram last year — I know I'm not the only one.

Handmade pasta with unique, seasonal flavors

The Pasta Shop is a cozy neighborhood eatery in Denville that serves high-quality handmade pastas and wood-fired Italian classics. The restaurant's menu is small (like its interior), and changes based on local produce availability and the flavors of the season. Under that design, chef-co-owner Tommy Pollio brought the Sweet Corn Ravioli to the shop in 2017.

"When creating The Pasta Shop," Pollio said, "my goal was to embody the philosophy of simple dishes with amazing ingredients. I apply that thinking to our locale, just as they do in Italy. Sweet Corn is a summertime staple in New Jersey, so we love to feature it while it's here for the season."

And, when that crop does arrive for the season? The public — myself included — goes nuts. I recall an August afternoon last year when I enjoyed an early dinner at the shop. Every party in the intimate space seemed to have at least one order of the artisan pockets on their table. By the takeout counter, lines of to-go boxes stood open, vibrant red "CORN RAVIOLI" stickers on their flaps. Two young women next to me took photos of the dish.

If this hype sounds peculiar to you, then you definitely haven't tried the Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Ravioli yet. Allow me to break them down for you.

A beautifully plated dish with a one-of-a-kind taste

The Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Ravioli is a hearty dish of corn-stuffed pasta (usually 6-8 pieces) served in "truffle sauce" with fresh basil and parmigiana. A shaved summer truffle supplement can be added for $10. When the meal arrives at the table, it comes on a sleek, white plate with the ravioli and accoutrements beautifully arranged in near perfect geometric symmetry. Objectively, it is quite the photogenic dinner.

Looks aside, however, it is the unique flavor (as well as texture) of the Corn Ravioli that truly makes the dish a seasonal showstopper. The "truffle sauce" is rich and buttery, which contrasts perfectly with the corn. The filling is smooth and creamy with distant notes of a sweet, homemade corn bread, and its mascarpone cheese component provides a soft, moist lightness that a traditional ricotta filling could not.

And as for the cook on the pasta? Flawlessly al dente, every time.

Creating a summer classic 'to be known for'

Pollio has been making the ravioli since 2011, and it evolved over the years. "But when I opened The Pasta Shop," he said, "I knew I wanted it to be a summer classic here that we would become known for."

Judging from the response of local diners, and the buzz of the internet, it appears the Chef is well on his way to achieving that goal.

So, if you have yet to try The Pasta Shop's delicious summer dish, head over to downtown Denville. Like the Reese's Peanut Butter Easter Egg, this is one seasonal treat you just don't want to miss.

The Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Ravioli will be served from July through early September at The Pasta Shop. To monitor the dish's seasonal availability, click here.