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Chris Connors Jr.

Founder of Morristown Minute & TheMinuteman.org. Best-selling playwright with Off the Wall Plays.

Denville Preserve 57 Acres at Former St. Francis Site and Pocono Fields

May 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Denville Preserve 57 Acres: Major $5.7M Open Space Win at St. Francis & Pocono Fields

Denville preserves 57 acres at St. Francis and Pocono Fields with a $5.7M grant, securing historic land for parks and recreation.

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New Jersey Seeks Delay of Federal SNAP Cost Shifts Tied to Error Rates

May 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
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Federal SNAP policy could shift millions in food assistance costs to New Jersey, raising concerns for counties and vulnerable residents.

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Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project: Major New Jersey Contract Set to Boost Rail Reliability in 2026

May 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project moves forward with a major New Jersey contract expected in June, improving NJ Transit and Amtrak reliability and easing the Hudson River rail bottleneck.

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Schuyler Place to Close Monday Afternoon for Courthouse Work

May 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Schuyler Place to Close Monday Afternoon for Courthouse Work from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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This Week in Morristown: Honoring Tim Jackson, $155.7M School Budget, and Mt. Kemble Housing Suit Settled

May 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Morristown NJ local news Podcast

The community balanced honoring the legacy of a late civic icon with navigating major shifts in school funding, local housing settlements, and statewide affordability initiatives.

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Fatal Morristown Crash Renews Focus on Pass-Through Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

April 30, 2026April 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Fatal Morristown Crash Renews Focus on Pass-Through Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

Fatal Morristown crash exposes growing pass-through traffic dangers, pedestrian safety concerns, and urgent transportation challenges in one of New Jersey’s busiest regional hubs.

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Sherrill Orders Statewide Housing Review as New Jersey Faces High Housing Costs

April 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
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Gov. Sherrill orders a statewide housing review as New Jersey confronts rising housing costs, affordability challenges, public land development, and housing policy reforms for 2025–2035.

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Career Pathways Night Set for May 7 at Morris County School of Technology

April 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
Career Pathways Night

Career Pathways Night is for students, parents and adults considering a career change, with representatives from more than 40 organizations expected.

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Randolph Ordinance Updates: New Fees, Lot Grading, Food License and Pay Rules

April 27, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Randolph Township posted new ordinance notices covering fees, lot grading, food licenses, employee pay, and Sussex Turnpike zoning actions.

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NJ Opens $250k Municipal Tree Maintenance Grant Program

April 27, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.
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New Jersey offers $250K in municipal tree grants for pruning and removal projects through its Urban & Community Forestry Program.

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News Briefs

  • Randolph Township Proposes $90K for Randolph Lake Improvements and Police Cameras
  • NJDOL Stop-Work Orders Hit NJ Restaurant and Urgent Care Employers Over $240K Wage Violations
  • New Jersey Signs Mercury-Free Flooring and Restaurant Reservation Protection Laws
  • Rockaway Event Lands NJ World Cup Grant in Major $5 Million Community Program
  • New Jersey Reports Gains in Graduation, Dual Enrollment and Career Readiness Measures

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May 13
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Morris Plains 39th Annual Golf Classic

May 15
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Arts in the Park

May 27
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