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Good day Morristown! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Morris County honors longtime First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood's retirement.
  • Want a family-friendly holiday opera experience right here in Morristown?
  • Teen dies after skateboard fall; investigation continues in Morris County

Also on today's calendar: Town-Wide Garage Sale and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Longtime Morris County First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood retires (wrnjradio.com) — Morris County's longtime First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, based in Morristown, has retired after a 31-year career in prosecution and 28 years with the county office. Local and state leaders honored her extensive trial work and leadership over major investigative units during a walkout ceremony recognizing her impact on the county's justice system.
   

• Light Opera of New Jersey presents "Amahl and the Night Visitors" (newjerseystage.com) — This holiday season, Light Opera of New Jersey is bringing the family-friendly opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" to Morristown, offering residents a live, intimate take on the classic story. With a professional cast and accessible staging, it's designed to welcome both opera newcomers and longtime fans.
   

• 14-year-old dies after skateboard fall in Morris County (wrnjradio.com) — A 14-year-old boy from Pequannock Township died Friday evening after falling from his skateboard and suffering a severe head injury, despite emergency treatment and transport to Morristown Medical Center. Police say the exact circumstances remain under investigation, and the teen's identity is being withheld to protect his family's privacy.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Morris

  • Morris County teen killed in skateboard accident (njherald.com)

Morris Plains

  • Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination to Celebrate Borough's 100th Birthday (morrisfocus.com)
  • nourish.NJ Receives Grant to Fight Hunger in Morris County (morrisfocus.com)
  • Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 10/2/2026 (insidernj.com)

Hanover

  • Newmark Associates Welcomes Isabella Florio to Its Commercial Real Estate Team (morrisfocus.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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