News Briefs

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

Randolph Township Proposes $90K for Randolph Lake Improvements and Police Cameras

May 8, 2026

Randolph Township plans $90K for Randolph Lake improvements and police cameras at a May 19 public hearing.

NJDOL Stop-Work Orders Hit NJ Restaurant and Urgent Care Employers Over $240K Wage Violations

May 8, 2026

NJDOL issued stop-work orders to a Flemington restaurant and Jersey City urgent care employers over $240K in wage violations.

New Jersey Signs Mercury-Free Flooring and Restaurant Reservation Protection Laws

May 7, 2026

New Jersey approves mercury-free flooring rules and bans unauthorized third-party restaurant reservations.

Rockaway Event Lands NJ World Cup Grant in Major $5 Million Community Program

May 7, 2026

Rockaway’s Tri-County Fair 2026 received funding through New Jersey’s $5 million FIFA World Cup community grant program.

New Jersey Reports Gains in Graduation, Dual Enrollment and Career Readiness Measures

May 7, 2026

New Jersey schools improved graduation, dual enrollment and career readiness rates, though absenteeism remains elevated.

Morristown Man Admits Small-Business Debt Relief Fraud Scheme

May 7, 2026

Morristown man admits role in $3.7M small-business debt relief fraud scheme tied to gambling and wire fraud charges.

Randolph Lists 5.65 Miles of Roads for 2026 Milling and Paving

May 6, 2026

The township says residents considering underground utility or storm drain connections should act before July 10 because newly repaved streets cannot be excavated for three years except in emergencies. RANDOLPH,

Route 46 Overnight Lane Closures Begin for Morris County Pavement Project

May 6, 2026

The work affects Route 46 between Mine Hill and Denville and is expected to continue overnight on weeknights for about two weeks. MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Overnight lane closures began

NJ Warns Medicaid and SNAP Changes Could Cut Benefits for Thousands

May 6, 2026

NJ warns that federal Medicaid and SNAP changes could reduce coverage, increase costs, and affect food assistance for thousands of residents.

NJ Finalizes New Rules on Independent Contractor Classification

May 6, 2026

New Jersey finalized new regulations clarifying how employers must classify workers under the state’s independent contractor and ABC test standards.

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