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Good morning Morristown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When should Morristown families grab Nutcracker tickets at MPAC?
  • Why Morristown Green tops this list of easy New Jersey day trips.
  • How did Morristown's volleyball squad get edged out of counties?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Trunk-Or-Treat at Dangler's Funeral Home!!! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Nutcracker in Morris County, NJ for 2026: New Jersey Ballet at MPAC in Morristown, Every Show Date and Ticket Price (shopmorriscounty.com) — Morristown families can already plan for New Jersey Ballet's 15-performance run of The Nutcracker at Mayo Performing Arts Center this December, with tickets ranging from $45 to $101 and weekend matinees expected to sell fastest. The guide also highlights a jazz Nutcracker at the Morris Museum and suggests pairing shows with the Christmas Festival on the Morristown Green and nearby restaurants.
   

• 10 New Jersey Day Trips Under Two Hours From Newark That Are Easy To Explore On Foot (takingthekids.com) — Morristown Green gets a prime recommendation as an easy, walkable day trip from Newark, celebrated for its Revolutionary War history, shady trees, statues, and surrounding shops and restaurants. The guide also spotlights nine other New Jersey destinations, but emphasizes how quickly visitors can reach downtown Morristown for relaxed strolls, picnics, and year-round festivals on the Green.
   

• Parsippany Hills Girls Volleyball Advances to Morris County Tournament Semifinals with Win Over Morristown (TAPinto.net) — Morristown High's girls volleyball team fell 2–0 to Parsippany Hills in the Morris County Tournament quarterfinals, ending their run despite two tight sets. The Colonials pushed the Vikings to 27–25 in the opener and 25–21 in the second, with Parsippany's balanced offense ultimately securing a spot in the semifinals against Mount Olive.
   

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Morris

  • Fun Things to do in Our Local Area This Weekend - October 9th (TAPinto.net)

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  • Vote For Morris Plains' Future (TAPinto.net)
  • Attention Madison Commuters: NJ Transit Midtown Direct Service to Be Diverted to Hoboken Beginning October 12th; Changes to Last Five Weeks (TAPinto.net)

Hanover

  • Hanover Township Week in Review: October 5–11, 2026 (TAPinto.net)
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  • The 200 Club of Morris County to Host First Responder Appreciation Night (morrisfocus.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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