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 Jack Slocum

New York City Metropolitan Area

Morristown

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Morris Township-Morris Plains

Jamie Gatlin

Madison

East Hanover-Florham Park

Parsippany

Chatham

Randolph

Essex County

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Livingston

Union County

Summit

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Millburn-Short Hills

Bring your carved pumpkins to add to the grand glowing display at the 4th annual Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, October 30th. In celebration of the borough's 100th birthday, this year event host, Downtown Morris Plains, is calling for pumpkin carvers of all ages to add their jack-o-lanterns to a display of centennial proportions!&nbsp;
This FREE event will feature:
<ul><li>&nbsp;Live music</li><li>Grand Pumpkin Display (help us showcase 100 pumpkins!)</li><li>Jack O'Tavern where you can enjoy brews and bites from local vendors</li><li>View and vote onsite for the MP Business Pumpkin Carving Contest</li><li>Live pumpkin carving demo by a master carver</li><li>Visit the Morris Plains Model Train Museum (FREE)</li><li>Spooky fun with local businesses and more</li></ul>
Not carving? No problem. Join to snap selfies at the grand pumpkin showcase, then stick around for music, food and beverages, seasonal fun, and treats and surprises from local vendors. Can't wait to see you there!

Local Event: Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination 

Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination 

Bring your carved pumpkins to add to the grand glowing display at the 4th annual Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination from 6:00...

Morris County Library

Michaeel Martin will be displaying his oil paintings at the Morris County Museum for the month of November. A native of New York City, over the past 40 years, Michael has studied at some of the notable art institutions. the Arts Student League in New York and the Summit Center for Visual Arts. He was also tutored by a variety of private and professional instructors including Everett Raymond Kinstler White House Presidential Portrait Painter..

Local Event: Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit

Michaeel Martin will be displaying his oil paintings at the Morris County Museum for the month of November. A native of New...

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

Join us Wednesday, November 4, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown for NJ Winter Kickoff, featuring Teton Gravity Research’s new ski and snowboard film, “Actually, It Is Rocket Science.”
We’re bringing our winter community together for a night of film, friends and over $20,000 in prizes and giveaways, benefiting Winter4Kids and The Hession Foundation.
Come early to meet the local organizations, coaches, instructors and volunteers who help keep our outdoor community moving. Participating organizations include Winter4Kids, National Ski Patrol, PSIA-AASI, Morris County Parks, JORBA, NJ NICA and NJISRA.
Our local shops, mountains and businesses have stepped up with prizes including skis, snowboards, lift ticket offers and a day of cat skiing at Baldface Valhalla in British Columbia.
Every attendee will also receive a buy-one-get-one lift ticket voucher to Elk Mountain.
Then settle in for TGR’s newest film on the big screen and get excited for the season ahead.
Help support the Market Street Mission coat drive
We’re collecting new and gently used winter coats for men, women and children to help our neighbors stay warm this winter. Bring your donations to the collection point outside MPAC on November 4, from 5:00–7:00 PM. This collection is for coats only.
Coats can also be donated at the Market Street Mission Thrift Store, 25 George Street, Morristown, during donation hours: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, excluding Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 4 Mayo Performing Arts Center — Morristown, NJ
<ul><li>Coat collection outside MPAC: 5:00–7:00 PM</li><li>Lobby &amp; Winter Kickoff: 6:00 PM</li><li>Film: 7:00 PM</li></ul>
Tickets: <a href="https://www.mayoarts.org/shows/guest-attraction-actually-it-is-rocket-science/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mayoarts.org/shows/guest-attraction-actually-it-is-rocket-science/</a> Event information: <a href="https://winterkickoffnj.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">WinterKickoffNJ.com</a>Trailer:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/zvn322bnNgo?si=Hn20wk-zYWlpeFEA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/zvn322bnNgo?si=Hn20wk-zYWlpeFEA</a>
Come hang out, talk winter and help us kick off the season. Bring your friends—and a coat to donate if you can.

Local Event: NJ Winter Kickoff & Teton Gravity Research's, "Actually, It Is Rocket Science"

NJ Winter Kickoff & Teton Gravity Research's,...

Join us Wednesday, November 4, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown for NJ Winter Kickoff, featuring Teton Gravity...

NJ Winter Kickoff & Teton Gravity Research's, "Actually, It Is Rocket Science"

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Pioneer Productions is delighted to announce its upcoming production of Rumors, Neil Simon's celebrated comedy of confusion, deception, and nonstop laughs. Known for its rapid-fire dialogue and relentless comic momentum, Rumors is widely regarded as one of Simon's most ambitious and brilliantly constructed farces.&nbsp; The production will run November 6–15, 2026, at The Stage at Fellowship Hall, located inside the Morristown United Methodist Church at 50 South Park Place in Morristown.
When affluent deputy mayor Charley Brock and his wife Myra host an elegant anniversary celebration, the evening quickly descends into chaos. The first guests to arrive discover a shocking scene: Charley has suffered a gunshot wound to the ear, Myra is nowhere to be found, and the household staff has disappeared. As more guests arrive and rumors begin to spread, a desperate effort to conceal the truth leads to a cascade of outrageous cover-ups and escalating misunderstandings. The result is a fast-paced comedy packed with wit, physical humor, and the signature brilliance that made Neil Simon one of America's most beloved playwrights.<a href="https://www.pioneerproductionscompany.org/seasontickets/rumors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a>
The production is directed by Daniel Peter Vissers and co-produced by Shanna Levine-Phelps and Tom Olori.&nbsp; The exceptional cast that brings Simon's escalating mayhem to life features:
<ul><li>Miriam Salerno as Chris Gorman</li><li>Joel Frank as Ken Gorman</li><li>Bill Barry as Lenny Ganz</li><li>Amy Boardman as Claire Ganz</li><li>Stephen Federbusch as Ernie Cusack</li><li>Sue Mandzik Davis as Cookie Cusack</li><li>Jon Beeler as Glenn Cooper</li><li>Christiane Lange as Cassie Cooper</li><li>Bradford Harris Harlan as Officer Welsh</li><li>Speedwell Amaechi as Officer Pudney<a href="https://www.pioneerproductionscompany.org/seasontickets/rumors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">&nbsp;</a></li></ul>
Dates: November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15, 2026 Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Venue: The Stage at Fellowship Hall Morristown United Methodist Church 50 South Park Place Morristown, NJ Tickets and Information: <a href="https://www.pioneerproductionscompany.org/seasontickets/rumors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.pioneerproductionscompany.org/seasontickets/rumors</a>

Local Event: Neil Simon's Rumors

Neil Simon's Rumors

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Pioneer Productions is delighted to announce its upcoming production of Rumors, Neil Simon's celebrated...

Baltusrol Golf Club

The Alumnae/I Association of St. Elizabeth College &amp; University Annual Luncheon.&nbsp; Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Baltursol Golf Club, Springfield, New Jersey at 11:00am - 3:00pm.&nbsp; &nbsp;An afternoon of food, fun, and memories for alumnae/i of the College of St. Elizabeth &amp; University. Outstanding Alumnae/i will receive awards from the Association at the luncheon.&nbsp; All are welcome.
For tickets go to the Alumnae/I Association of the College of St. Elizabeth &amp; University website at <a href="https://www.alumassocse.com/events.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.alumassocse.com/events.html</a> &nbsp; For more information call:&nbsp; 609-876-1138. Tickets go on sale on October 14, 2026.

Local Event: Alumnae/i Association of the College of St. Elizabeth & University Annual Award Luncheon

Alumnae/i Association of the College of St....

The Alumnae/I Association of St. Elizabeth College & University Annual Luncheon.  Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Baltursol...

Alumnae/i Association of the College of St. Elizabeth & University Annual Award Luncheon

Bottle King is hiring across New Jersey.
We are looking for dependable, friendly people interested in retail, cashier, stocking and leadership positions. Whether you are looking for your first job, part time work or your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
Openings may be available in Livingston, Morris Plains, Glen Rock, Hillsdale, Ramsey, Wayne, Hillsborough, Mansfield, Glen Ridge, Ledgewood, Chatham, Middletown, Dumont, East Windsor, Princeton and Springfield.
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Bottle King Is Hiring Across New Jersey

Bottle King is hiring across New Jersey....

My name is Amanda Adams, and I am proud to serve as President of the Randolph Township Board of Education. I am running for re-election because I believe deeply in the importance of public education, responsible financial stewardship, and the lasting value of strong schools.
For many New Jersey homeowners, education begins with a property tax bill. We see the numbers and understandably ask whether our dollars are being spent wisely. But there is another question worth considering: What are we building together through our investment in public education?
In New Jersey, property taxes, alongside state and federal funding, support the educators, programs, services, and facilities that make public education possible.
In Randolph, the results of that investment are visible.
Of the 339 graduates in Randolph High School's Class of 2026, 92% are pursuing higher education. Students completed a record 1,018 Advanced Placement examinations, with approximately 92% earning qualifying scores. Our district has also been recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for 19 consecutive years.
But the value of education extends beyond academic statistics.
Our children experience school as a place where friendships are formed, confidence develops, talents emerge, and possibilities expand. Through specialized education, Unified programs, athletics, the arts, and career pathways, students discover who they are and what they can contribute to the world.
We are investing not only in our children's futures, but in the childhoods they are living right now.
That investment also matters to residents whose children have graduated or who have never had children in our schools.
Research shows that school quality can influence neighborhood desirability and property values. While housing markets depend on many factors, a district's educational reputation is one consideration for prospective homebuyers.
Strong public schools can therefore benefit an entire community, not just the families currently using them.
Our community-approved $41.4 million facilities referendum deepens that investment through renovations and improvements across every school in Randolph. From heating and cooling systems to restrooms and learning environments, these projects address aging infrastructure while helping preserve the buildings future generations will inherit.
This investment also demands accountability. As Board President, I believe fiscal responsibility means carefully managing resources, monitoring expenditures, planning for future needs, and respecting the financial commitments taxpayers make.
I recognize that rising property taxes place real pressure on families, especially those on fixed incomes. Maintaining excellent schools and exercising responsible financial oversight must remain shared priorities.
When previous generations invested in Randolph's schools, they created opportunities that today's children now experience. Our responsibility is to maintain those opportunities while preparing for those who will follow.
What a legacy to leave our children: not simply homes they might inherit, but a community whose value generations before them helped build. A place where they can establish roots, create opportunities, and someday invest in the next generation themselves.
Our schools are part of what we leave behind. Our children are part of what we send forward.
Disclaimer: All views expressed in this article are my own, stated in my capacity as a private citizen. They do not represent the views or positions of the Randolph Township Board of Education or the Randolph Township School District.

More Than a Tax Bill: Investing in Our Children...

My name is Amanda Adams, and I am proud to serve as President of the Randolph Township Board of Education. I am running for re-election because I...

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