(07/18/06) PARSIPPANY ? Residents say Parsippany?s placement on Money Magazine?s list of best places to live is well deserved.

Parsippany, the only New Jersey town to make the top 20, came in 17th. Residents say town officials go the extra mile to make sure parks and fields are always well maintained. They also enjoy the friendly and diverse atmosphere within the community.

Residents also say the best just keeps getting better. Parsippany recently opened an $8 million library in April. It includes a children?s reading room and a computer lab.