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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:

  • How a Morristown clinic helped nearly 50 residents seek a fresh start
  • How a new RA treatment at Overlook could benefit Morristown patients
  • New Atlantic Health CFO could shape Morristown's hospital system future

Also on today's calendar: KNIFE: The Attempted Murder of Salmon Rushdie (documentary) and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower; warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Free expungement clinic in Morristown assists nearly 50 people (wrnjradio.com) — Nearly 50 people recently received free help clearing eligible nonviolent convictions at an expungement clinic hosted in Morristown, connecting residents with volunteer attorneys and local support organizations. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office and partners like Calvary Baptist Church, nourish.NJ, and reentry services used the event to link attendees with legal guidance, social services, and information to support a fresh start.
   

2. Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center is 1st in NJ to use SetPoint System to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (newswise.com) — Residents who rely on Atlantic Health's Morristown facilities may be interested that its sister hospital, Overlook Medical Center in Summit, is the first in New Jersey to use the SetPoint neurostimulation system for difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. The device-based therapy, already FDA-approved, could eventually complement care across the Atlantic Health network, which includes Morristown Medical Center and Goryeb Children's Hospital.
   

3. David Nosacka joins Atlantic Health as executive vice president and CFO (hfma.org) — Atlantic Health, the major health system based in Morristown, has appointed veteran finance leader David Nosacka as its new executive vice president and CFO, overseeing finances for eight hospitals and hundreds of care sites. His experience guiding large health systems nationwide could influence how Atlantic Health manages resources, invests in services, and navigates financial challenges that ultimately affect Morristown-area patients and providers.
   

4. Morris School District begins new year with upgrades — and concerns over ICE (morristowngreen.com) — Morris School District families in Morristown face both big facility upgrades and fresh concerns after voters approved a $158.4 million bond that will raise local school taxes while funding improvements across all 10 schools. At the first board meeting of the year, officials highlighted new projects like Frelinghuysen's turf field, while residents questioned an ICE operation near Morristown schools that frightened students and immigrant families.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Newmark Associates CRE Welcomes Isabella Florio to Its Commercial Real Estate Team —anne schwab Read on Patch
  • Hi neighbors.
    Can anyone recommend a house painter? Looking for living room and entryway. Hoping to have it done in October. Let me know! (Nextdoor Hillcrest)
  • I'm looking to give away baby and children's toys and books and stuff- infant car seat, high chair, stroller, etc.
    I usually donate to the Market Street Mission, but the website says they don't accept baby/children stuff. I called and left a message to verify. Any… (Nextdoor Arboretum)
  • Atlantic Health System posted a job opening for Medical Office Associate I, Full Time - 8am-4pm, Endocrinology, Morristown in Morristown. Apply here.
  • Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Morristown - Core Team Member in Morristown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morristown here.

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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