Good morning to you Morristown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Annual Carnival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Morristown Installs New Cigarette Receptacles to Help Keep Streets Clean (tapinto.net) — Morristown has installed six new stainless steel cigarette receptacles around town to cut down on butt litter and keep streets and sidewalks cleaner. Provided through the Clean Communities Program, the receptacles aim to protect local waterways and improve public spaces, and officials are urging smokers to use them as part of broader anti-litter efforts.
2. Morristown Community Asked to Rally Around Retired Lieutenant Facing Heart Transplant (tapinto.net) — Morristown residents are being urged to support retired police lieutenant Matthew Rawding, a longtime local figure now hospitalized at Morristown Medical Center and preparing for a possible heart transplant. A GoFundMe seeks to help his family manage travel, medical, and recovery costs as he's transferred to Columbia in New York City, with organizers asking neighbors to donate, share, and keep the family in their thoughts.
3. Voters resoundingly approve Morris School District $158M bond referendum (morristowngreen.com) — Morristown voters have approved a $158 million Morris School District bond that will fund air conditioning, expanded cafeterias, new classrooms, and major renovations at Morristown High School and Frelinghuysen Middle School. The measure brings $46.4 million in state aid but also raises taxes, with the owner of an average Morristown home facing about a $38 monthly increase.
4. Folk Legend's Son To Play On Morristown Stage (patch.com) — A.J. Croce is bringing his acclaimed "Croce Plays Croce" show to Morristown's Mayo Performing Arts Center on October 22, celebrating his father Jim Croce's music alongside his own songs. Local fans can expect stories, humor, and classic hits like "Operator" and "Time in a Bottle," plus a look at A.J.'s evolution as a respected artist.
5. These are the best children's hospitals in NJ, says U.S. News (dailyrecord.com) — Families in Morristown can take pride that Goryeb Children's Hospital at Morristown Medical Center ranks among the nation's best for neonatology and diabetes and endocrinology. A new U.S. News & World Report survey also spotlights three other New Jersey children's hospitals, reflecting decades of investment in specialized pediatric care across the state.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Morristown PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Morristown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Morristown Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.