Takeout utensils now require a request under New Jersey law

August 3, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey’s Skip the Stuff law now requires customers to request takeout utensils and condiments. Learn what changed on August 1.

Boonton extends tax-bill grace period as Montville opens home-repair aid

July 22, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Boonton delays 2026-27 tax bills while Montville offers up to $25,000 in forgivable home repair assistance for eligible households.

July 22, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Mars will close its Newark headquarters by 2027 as a WARN notice covers 307 jobs. Hackettstown operations will remain open.

July 20, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey expands job-protected family leave, lowering eligibility thresholds and extending reinstatement rights to more workers.

July 9, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey awards nearly $7 million in reentry grants to 41 organizations providing housing, job training and prerelease support statewide.

July 6, 2026 by Eric Blair

Route 10 westbound in Roxbury will have a right-lane closure from July 7 to July 21 for gas main work. Drivers should expect delays.

July 2, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Schuyler Place entrance and exit at Morristown’s Ann/Bank Garage are closed through July 6. Drivers should use the Bank Street access.

June 29, 2026 by Eric Blair

Randolph Township will hold July 23 hearings on sewer grease interceptor rules, craft alcohol manufacturing and a $72,000 capital spending plan.

June 29, 2026 by Eric Blair

NJ’s disability provider oversight law takes effect July 1, strengthening accountability with civil penalties for serious care violations.

June 29, 2026 by Eric Blair

New Jersey is sending $120 Summer EBT benefits to more than 681,000 eligible children to help families buy food during summer break.