News Briefs

Staff-written local alerts, briefs, notices, and quick updates for Morristown-area readers.

New Jersey Urges Residents to Review Insurance Coverage as Hurricane Season Begins

June 9, 2026

NJ reminds residents to review insurance coverage as hurricane season begins; most homeowners and renters policies do not cover flood damage.

NJ Expands REAL ID With Digital Proof of Address Now Accepted

June 9, 2026

NJ issues 300k REAL IDs in first four months of Sherrill administration as it begins accepting digital proof of address.

Morris Plains Blood Drive Scheduled Amid Critical Supply Warning

June 9, 2026

Morris Plains Blood Drive on June 11 as New York Blood Center warns of a critical blood shortage, with less than one day of type O blood available.

NJ Creates Affordable Housing Registry for Manufactured Home Park Sales

June 9, 2026

NJ launches an affordable housing registry to help preserve manufactured home parks by connecting residents and nonprofits during park sales.

Morristown High School Art Show and Film Fest Close Out the School Year

June 3, 2026

Morristown High School Art Show and Film Fest celebrates student talent with its 2026 Art & Design Show and “Out of Order” Film Fest ahead of graduation.

Morristown Asks Residents to Weigh In on New Parks and Open Space Plan

June 3, 2026

Town launches Open Space and Recreation Plan update with June 4 Park Night events at four community parks.

Randolph Rental Owners Face June 30 Lead Paint Inspection Deadline in NJ

June 3, 2026

Randolph landlords must schedule lead-based paint inspections by June 30, 2026, to comply with New Jersey law.

New Jersey Cannabis Regulator Announces Recall of ButACake Peach Elixir Beverage

June 3, 2026

New Jersey regulators announced a recall of ButACake Peach Elixir cannabis beverages over possible packaging defects.

Madison Man Charged With Assaulting ICE Officers During Delaney Hall Protest

June 3, 2026

Federal prosecutors say the Madison man kicked and bit ICE officers near Delaney Hall detention center.

New Jersey Declares Statewide Emergency After April Freeze Causes $300M in Crop Losses

May 27, 2026

New Jersey declares a statewide emergency after April freezes caused $300M in crop losses and severe damage to farms statewide.

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