Good morning, Morristown.

New Jersey was ranked the nation’s second happiest state thanks to low depression rates and strong community ties.

The study evaluated indicators (like household earnings and relationship support) and placed the Garden State behind only Hawaii and ahead of Utah.

Retired Secret Service agent Dennis Letts, who witnessed the 9/11 attacks, will speak at the Morris County 9/11 Memorial on Sunday, Sept.

13 at 6:30 p.m. in Parsippany (he will share his firsthand account and honor the victims).

Vets Summer Music Fest returns to Vasa Park in Budd Lake on Sunday, Sept.

13 to support Operation Chillout with live music and motorcycle displays. Local residents can expect a lively community event that highlights local talent and energy.

Students and families will explore more than 125 colleges and universities at the free Morris County Regional College Fair on Sunday, Sept.

20 from noon to 3 p.m. at CCM (214 Center Grove Road in Randolph) where college representatives and CCM staff will answer questions.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds have left New Jersey to fly up to 500 miles for winter in Florida + Central America, with migration starting late July and returns expected by mid-April.

Residents can keep feeders out for late migrants while following cleaning guidelines.

The USDA announced a recall of over 1,500 pounds of ready-to-eat pork products due to potential listeria contamination, including items distributed in New Jersey food service outlets.

Retailers and consumers are urged to dispose of or return any affected products.

Despite a spring frost that threatened the apple harvest, several local farms remain open for apple picking this season—Wightman Farms in Morristown welcomes weekend visitors and Mood’s Farm Market will host an Apple Festival on Sept.

12. Call ahead for hours and ticket info.

A food feature highlights North Jersey’s top sandwich spots (including Smokin’ Mo’s on Route 206 in Sandyston, Millburn Deli at Millburn Ave, and Town Hall Deli in South Orange) as the article reviews favorites from brisket cheesesteaks to Italian subs.