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And on the Morristown Patch calendar - Hopatcong Celebrates America 250 with a Concert in the Park featuring Who's Johnny!

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Hello Morristown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free Morristown rabies clinic: what pet owners need to know
  • What Morristown is really saying about Sophie's Hot Dogs future
  • How AI glasses are changing walks from Morristown's Seeing Eye center

Also on today's calendar: Hopatcong Celebrates America 250 with a Concert in the Park featuring Who's Johnny! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Morristown Pet Owners: Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic Coming Sept. 19 (tapinto.net) — Morristown pet owners can get free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats at a municipal clinic on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 200 South Street, though officials advise confirming the listed 11 p.m.–1 p.m. time. The clinic is open to all New Jersey residents with no paperwork required, and more free events are planned across Morris County through December. It's a simple way to keep pets and neighbors protected.
   

2. Town of Morristown Clarifies Sophie's Hot Dogs Status Amid Concerns Over State Health Requirements (tapinto.net) — Town officials say Sophie's Hot Dogs is still open on the Morristown Green while they help her meet state health rules for mobile food vendors. After a health division letter sparked fears she'd be forced out, the town emphasized this is about securing a commissary kitchen agreement, not removing a beloved 40-year fixture. Residents recently raised over $17,000 to support her cart.
   

3. AI joins the Seeing Eye team. Bailey's job is safe — for now (morristowngreen.com) — A Seeing Eye graduate recently tested Meta smart glasses while walking from the nonprofit's Maple Avenue training center in Morristown to a nearby 7‑Eleven, showing how AI can complement guide dogs. The pilot program aims to give blind and visually impaired users more information about their surroundings without replacing the core partnership between handler and dog.
   

4. NJ Wants Your Input On Morristown-Area Trails: See Details (patch.com) — State officials are asking Morristown-area residents to share feedback on local trails, including Patriots' Path and the Traction Line Recreation Trail that run through and around town. An interactive online survey lets you comment on specific trail segments, conditions, and improvements, from Speedwell Avenue access points to winter maintenance alternatives. It's a chance to shape how Morristown's most-used paths evolve.
   

5. Morristown Named One of America's Favorite Towns in a New WorldAtlas Ranking of 10 New Jersey Towns (shopmorriscounty.com) — Morristown has been named one of America's favorite towns in a new WorldAtlas ranking of New Jersey communities, the only Morris County spot on the list. The feature highlights the town's Revolutionary War history, Morristown National Historical Park, the Green, Mayo Performing Arts Center, and easy train access to New York. It also nods to the busy fall festival season and a beloved bakery's September closing.
   

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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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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