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In today's newsletter:

  • Masked ICE agents detain residents in early-morning Morristown sweep
  • New affordable Morristown apartments opening soon with lottery-based waiting list
  • Why a Morristown burglary suspect turned down a seven-year plea deal

Also on today's calendar: The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
  • Friday: Windy with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Masked ICE Agents Spotted Arresting People In Morristown, Reports Say (patch.com) — Residents in Morristown are sharing videos of masked ICE agents detaining people on Speedwell Avenue, including two men handcuffed near Sussex Avenue early Tuesday morning. The activity follows several ICE sweeps in town this year, even as New Jersey has tried to limit masked operations and local officials seek more information from federal authorities.
   

2. New Affordable Apartments Coming To Morristown: How To Apply (patch.com) — Morristown residents looking for affordable housing have a new opportunity, with four income-restricted apartments opening at Cannon House Apartments on Ridgedale Avenue this fall. The units range from one to three bedrooms with rents tied to income limits, and applicants must join the Morristown rental waiting list by Nov. 23 for a lottery-based priority. Preference is given to people who live or work in Morris and nearby counties, and the complex offers modern in-unit amenities plus shared facilities like a gym and rooftop lounge.
   

3. Morristown's alleged 'Naked Burglar' rejects plea deal (morristowngreen.com) — A Morristown man accused in an alleged QuickChek assault and a separate residential burglary on Miller Road has rejected a seven-year prison plea deal, sending both cases toward a grand jury. Judges previously released him under monitoring, then later ordered detention, and a review hearing next month will track progress as prosecutors seek an indictment under New Jersey's speedy-trial rules.
   

4. The Best Historic Sites in Morris County, NJ (shopmorriscounty.com) — Morristown residents can explore several standout historic sites close to home, from Washington's winter headquarters at Morristown National Historical Park to Acorn Hall and the Schuyler-Hamilton House right in town. The guide also highlights nearby destinations like Historic Speedwell, Fosterfields farm, and Craftsman Farms, offering plenty of fall-friendly outings steeped in local history.
   

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