Welcome to Patch: Living La Vida Local

Hello everyone. I'm editor Kathy Shaskan, and I'm very excited to unveil the newest Patch site, covering Morris Township and Morris Plains.

Patch is a revolutionary approach to news. We call it "hyper-local," meaning that we write about things that happen right here–and only here. My goal is to make Morris Township-Morris Plains Patch the place to visit for news, views, events and announcements relating to our little corner of the world.

Want to know what's on display at the Morris Museum? Who's performing at the Bickford Theatre? What classes you can take this week at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum? Check out our stories and our comprehensive events calendar.

Did someone in your family get engaged? Promoted? Did you win an award or celebrate a special anniversary? I want to celebrate all those little victories in life that are considered too small by other news outlets. E-mail me at Kathy.Shaskan@Patch.com, or submit an announcement directly to our site.

You'll see me at local sports event, cultural activities and government meetings. So, if you see anyone carrying a laptop with a big green "Patch" sticker on it, stop and say hello. I can't wait to meet you.

Sincerely,

Kathy Shaskan