Community Corner

šŸŒ± Patch AM: Where to drop childrenā€™s books for Morristownā€™s big fall giveaway

Also check out Hockey Heritage Exhibit- Pucks & Pixels on the Morristown Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Sunday September 6th Patch AM
Sunday September 6th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Cheers Morristown! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to drop children's books for Morristown's big fall giveaway
  • Try this Morristown-approved twist on classic Jersey grilled corn
  • Morristown woman faces DWI and resisting arrest charges on Route 46

Also on today's calendar: Hockey Heritage Exhibit- Pucks & Pixels and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A couple of showers, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Clear Out Those Bookshelves! Morristown Rotary Collecting Children's Books Through Sept. 25 (tapinto.net) — Morristown families are being asked to donate new or gently used children's books through September 25, with all titles later given away free at the Morristown Fall Festival on the Green. The Rotary Club of Morristown is especially seeking preschool through fifth-grade books in good condition, encouraging residents to clear out outgrown stories so local kids can discover new favorites.
   

• Grilling for Labor Day? Add This Grilled Corn with Garlic Chili Butter and Lime (tapinto.net) — Morristown readers get a local twist on Labor Day grilling with a winning "Jersey Freshcipes" recipe for grilled Jersey corn in garlic chili butter and lime. Contest winner and Jersey girl Melissa Raho shares her simple method and enthusiasm for cooking with peak-season New Jersey produce, offering an easy way to spice up backyard barbecues.
   

• Woman Charged With DWI, Resisting Arrest After Route 46 Traffic Stop (morrisfocus.com) — A 49-year-old Morristown woman faces multiple charges, including DWI and resisting arrest, after police say she was stopped speeding on Route 46 Wednesday night and allegedly showed signs of intoxication. Officers report she resisted being handcuffed before being taken into custody and later released pending a court hearing, with all charges remaining accusations at this stage.
   

📸 Around Morristown

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Morristown

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Morristown Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Morristown PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Do you own a missing doggy on Washington Valley Rd?
    Check with the Morris Township Police department. He was picked up by a neighbor. (Nextdoor Washington Valley)
  • I graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, but I still haven't been able to break into that $60K+ income range I've been working toward.
    One of the biggest challenges I keep running into is the same response: "We're looking for someone with more experience," or "We decided to move… (Nextdoor Abbett Avenue)
  • LHH posted a job opening for Legal Billing Coordinator - Temporary, Fully Remote in Morristown. Apply here.
  • British Swim School posted a job opening for Swim Instructor in Morristown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morristown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morris

Morris Plains

  • Labor Day 2026: What's Open and Closed in Morristown (tapinto.net)
  • Buyers revealed in $60.5M purchase of Morris Plains shopping center (northjersey.com)

Hanover

  • Football: Hanover Park Hornets Sting Kinnelon, 38-7, in Home Opener (tapinto.net)
  • Hanover Cultural Arts Committee Gears Up for a Busy Remainder of 2026 (tapinto.net)

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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Morristown