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Hey there, Morristown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Morris County's top detective honored at Morristown retirement walkout
  • How high can Morristown field hockey climb after last year's breakout?
  • Morristown alum killed in random Times Square stabbing shocks local community

Also on today's calendar: Hockey Heritage Exhibit- Pucks & Pixels and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a shower in places, with a high of 72 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Morris County Chief Walks Into Retirement After 30-Year Career (patch.com) — Morristown residents saw a changing of the guard as Morris County Chief of Detectives Robert "Bob" McNally retired after more than 30 years in law enforcement. A walkout ceremony at the county administration building in Morristown honored his service, with top county officials recognizing his leadership, investigative work, and prior service as a U.S. Marine.
   

• Morristown Field Hockey Preview: High Expectations Surround Colonials After Breakthrough 2025 Season (tapinto.net) — Morristown High School's field hockey team enters the 2026 season with big expectations after last year's 16-6-1 record and a sectional semifinal run. With most starters returning, including top scorers and strong senior leaders, Coach Katherine DeBiasse says the Colonials are better prepared, more experienced, and eager to prove themselves in a tougher conference schedule.
   

• Slayed Bank of America exec was new mom who'd just returned from maternity leave (scallywagandvagabond.com) — A Chester, NJ Bank of America executive with deep local ties, including attending Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown, was fatally stabbed in a random Times Square attack after recently returning from maternity leave. The 32-year-old lawyer and new mother had just celebrated her daughter's baptism and second wedding anniversary. Authorities say the alleged attacker, a Queens woman, had posted increasingly disturbed messages online before the incident.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Morris Plains

  • Morris County marks 25th International Overdose Awareness Day, honors longtime advocate (wrnjradio.com)
  • FirstEnergy Foundation presenting $175K grant to Interfaith Food Pantry Network to fight hunger in Morris County (roi-nj.com)
  • The hidden scale-out problem behind CAR-T's growth (pharmavoice.com)

Hanover

  • Hanover Park Football Set for Friday Night Home Game Against Kinnelon (tapinto.net)

Madison

  • Madison Exhibit Has Something To Say Without A Word (patch.com)

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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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