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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Morristown Community Rallies For Colombian Earthquake Victims

And on the Morristown Patch calendar - Fall Exhibit - Calling All Artists

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Hey hey Morristown! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Morristown neighbors race to ship crucial aid to Colombia
  • What we know about the latest ICE sweep on Morristown streets
  • What could replace the ghostly Century 21 by the Morristown Green?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Exhibit - Calling All Artists and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Morristown Community Rallies For Colombian Earthquake Victims (patch.com) — Morristown residents, local businesses, and churches are mobilizing to support Colombian communities devastated by a recent 7.3-magnitude earthquake, focusing especially on rural coffee-growing areas. Donation drives at Rey Sol Coffee Roasters and the Potter's House Church now urgently seek financial contributions to cover shipping costs so supplies collected in Morristown can reach families in need.
   

2. Mayor: More ICE arrests in Morristown (morristowngreen.com) — Federal immigration agents conducted another enforcement sweep in Morristown on Friday, with Mayor Tim Dougherty confirming at least two arrests on Lincoln Street and reports of activity on MLK and Speedwell Avenue. Local and federal officials, along with Rep. Analilia Mejia, are responding to growing concerns about enforcement patterns and detention conditions affecting Morristown-area families.
   

3. M Station developer poised to tackle long-stalled redevelopment around the Green (morristowngreen.com) — A major redevelopment of long-vacant storefronts around the Morristown Green is moving forward as SJP Properties, builder of M Station, is poised to be named redeveloper. The proposed projects could bring more than 200 new apartments plus significant office and retail space, replacing the shuttered Century 21 site and other "blighted" properties, while the town negotiates details like design, financing, and potential PILOT tax arrangements.
   

4. Morristown lands $758K state grant to plant nearly 500 trees (morristowngreen.com) — Morristown has secured a $758,735 state grant to plant nearly 500 trees and restore natural areas in the Second Ward and Burnham Park, with council approval expected for the 2026 budget. The Shade Tree Commission will use the funds for new street trees, invasive-species removal, reforestation, and wildflower plantings, partnering with local environmental groups and volunteers.
   

5. Free Car Seat Inspections Available in Morristown and Morris Plains to Help Keep Kids Safe (tapinto.net) — Families in Morristown can get free help installing and checking child car seats at Shade Tree Garage on Washington Street, with monthly Saturday morning and Tuesday evening hours. Additional inspection times are also available nearby in Morris Plains, giving local parents regular access to trained technicians who can confirm proper fit, answer safety questions, and guide decisions about new seats.
   

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  • Well, it is confirmed.
    Received our Stay in NJ tax rebate today and 50% of what was previously received for the first 2 quarters. (Nextdoor Butterworth Farm)
  • Harvest Restaurant Group posted a job opening for FT BARTENDER - ROOTS STEAKHOUSE IN MORRISTOWN- MUST HAVE YEAR ROUND, OPEN AVAILABILITY (~$30-$40+/HR, inclusive of tips) in Morristown. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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