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Spotted on the Morristown calendar: Hockey Heritage Exhibit- Pucks & Pixels

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What's up Morristown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a kid day out? Start with these Morristown favorites.
  • Morris County's top detective steps down—what his retirement means locally.
  • See what's taking shape at Morristown's new veterans Healing Garden.

Also on today's calendar: Hockey Heritage Exhibit- Pucks & Pixels and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 15 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Morristown (njmonthly.com) — Families in and around Morristown can choose from hands-on museums, historic parks, farms, arcades, theaters, lakes, and indoor play spaces, all within a short drive of downtown. The guide also highlights kid-approved spots to eat, from award-winning pizza and burgers to over-the-top waffles and ice cream, helping parents plan full, fun days close to home.
   

• Morris County Prosecutor's Office Chief of Detectives Robert McNally retires after more than 30 years in law enforcement (wrnjradio.com) — Based in Morristown, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office is marking Chief of Detectives Robert McNally's retirement after more than 30 years in law enforcement. Colleagues from across the county praised his leadership in major crime investigations, his Marine Corps service, and his role coordinating with 37 local police departments. His departure closes a long chapter in county policing that directly touches Morristown and surrounding towns.
   

• Veterans Valor Breaks Ground on 'Healing Garden' at Morristown's Frelinghuysen Arboretum (tapinto.net) — Work has begun on a new Healing Garden at Morristown's Frelinghuysen Arboretum, creating a peaceful space to honor New Jersey and Morris County veterans. The first phase, called The Gateway, centers on a massive black granite sculpture symbolizing solace, reflection, and remembrance for veterans, service members, and their families.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Veterans Valor breaks ground ON STAGE ONE OF "THE HEALING GARDEN" AT FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM —Paul Harris Read on Patch
  • Atlantic Health System posted a job opening for Medical Office Associate - Per Diem, Days, AMG Multispecialty - Multiple Locations in Morristown. Apply here.
  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Operations Supervisor in Florham Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morristown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morris

  • Governor Sherrill Signs Data Center Transparency Law, Completes Four-Part Plan (morrisfocus.com)
  • Is Digital Pathology Ready to Transform Hematologic Diagnosis? (cancernetwork.com)

Morris Plains

  • What's on TAPinto in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains for the Week of Monday Aug. 31 (tapinto.net)
  • Solstice Shares Climb 12.8% after $14.5 Billion Tie-Up Collapses, $500 Million Stock Buyback Gets Green Light (ts2.tech)
  • Morris County Vote-By-Mail Ballots Set to Begin Mailing (parsippanyfocus.com)

Basking Ridge

  • Basking Ridge Family, Students Rally For Earthquake-Hit Hometown In Colombia (patch.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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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