🌱 Patch AM: Could a freight mega‑merger slow down your Morristown Line commute?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could a freight mega‑merger slow down your Morristown Line commute?

Also on today's calendar: The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 50.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Freight railroad mega-merger draws scrutiny from NJ Transit, commuter agencies (nj.com subscription) — NJ Transit is warning that a proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern mega‑merger could affect commuter service on several lines, including the Morristown Line many locals rely on. While the railroads insist train counts will not increase, NJ Transit says it still lacks data on how added freight rights might impact schedules and reliability for New Jersey riders.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Morristown

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE! →
  Princeton Seminary Chapel, 64 Mercer St, Princeton
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  12:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Eleventh Hour Rescue Par 4 Paws 2026 Golf Outing →
  81 Pleasant Hill Rd, Mt Olive
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Book Sale →
  The Morristown & Morris Township Library, 1 Miller Rd, Morristown
  10:00 am
• SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SCAC) MEETING →
  Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Ave., Morristown
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Why Independent School? The Incredible Advantages of an Independent School Education →
  Zoom
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• The Seeing Eye Walk & Learn →
  14 Maple Ave, Morristown
  9:00 am
• Troubadour Concerts: Ellis Paul and Winners of the 2026 FP Songwriting Contest →
  Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Somerset Hills Community Festival: Celebrating 30 Years →
  141 Seney Dr, Bernardsville
  3:00 pm
• Fosterfields Barn Dance →
  Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd, Morristown
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Envision 5787 in the Sukkah →
  60 Overlook Rd, Morristown
  9:00 am
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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