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New Jersey Opens School Funding Overhaul as Morris Districts See Uneven Aid Changes

August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Morris School District referendum

New Jersey opens a school funding overhaul as Morris County districts see uneven state aid increases and cuts for FY2027.

Categories News Tags Morris County, morris school district, schools Leave a comment

Court Approves $2.5 Billion New Jersey PFAS Settlements, Including Pompton Lakes Cleanup

August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Pompton Lakes PFAS settlements

Court approves $2.5B in PFAS settlements involving DuPont and 3M, including cleanup obligations at the Pompton Lakes site.

Categories News Tags environment, law enforcement, lawsuit, Passaic County Leave a comment

New Jersey Opens Civil Rights Investigation at Delaney Hall After Detainee Death

August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Newark’s Delaney Hall

New Jersey investigates Delaney Hall over detainee treatment, medical care and alleged civil rights violations at the Newark ICE facility.

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Get Covered New Jersey Keeps Jan. 31 Deadline as Premium Pressures Mount

August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Get Covered NJ Keeps Jan. 31 Deadline as Premiums Rise

New Jersey’s 2027 health insurance open enrollment runs Nov. 1 through Jan. 31 as premiums and costs remain uncertain.

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NJ Retirement Plan Rules Now Apply to More Employers

August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
New Jersey retirement plan requirements

More NJ employers with 10+ workers must now offer a retirement savings option or enroll in RetireReady NJ.

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NJ Supreme Court Requires Experts for Insanity and Diminished-Capacity Defenses

August 6, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
NJ Supreme Court insanity defense expert testimony

New Jersey Supreme Court rules expert testimony is required for insanity and diminished-capacity defenses in criminal cases.

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Mendham Suspends Wastewater-System Sale Process

August 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Mendham Suspends Wastewater System Sale Process

Mendham Township suspended its wastewater system sale process after New Jersey American Water became the only qualified bidder.

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Morristown-Area Water Rates Rose 10% as SMCMUA Plans $18.2 Million in PFAS Work

August 3, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Morristown Water Rates Rise 10% Amid PFAS Upgrade Plans

Morristown-area water rates increased 10% as SMCMUA plans $18.2M in future PFAS treatment projects through 2030.

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Morris County warns of jury-duty callers spoofing the sheriff’s real number

August 3, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Morris County jury duty scam

Morris County Sheriff warns of jury duty scam calls demanding payment through crypto, gift cards and wire transfers.

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New Jersey directs $4.28 million to Morris County open-space and park projects

August 3, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey awards $4.28M for Morris County parks, open space, Boonton Reservoir Trail, and Roxbury playground projects.

Categories News Tags Boonton, Madison, Mendham, Morris County, Roxbury Leave a comment
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News Briefs

  • NORAD Fighters Escort Two Planes From Restricted Bedminster Airspace
  • Morris Township Fire Pay Plans Set Raises, Leave Total Taxpayer Cost Unstated
  • Newark Truck Drivers Win $2.22M Misclassification Settlement
  • Takeout utensils now require a request under New Jersey law
  • Northwest NJ Rural Health Grants Award $83M for Care Expansion

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