Staff-written local alerts, briefs, notices, and quick updates for Morristown-area readers.
Boonton extends tax-bill grace period as Montville opens home-repair aid
July 22, 2026
Boonton delays 2026-27 tax bills while Montville offers up to $25,000 in forgivable home repair assistance for eligible households.
Guilty plea exposes $1.5 million cell phone shipment theft network
July 22, 2026
A New York man pleaded guilty in a $1.5 million cell phone theft ring that targeted shipments using stolen tracking data.
Mars plans to close Newark headquarters as WARN notice covers 307 jobs
July 22, 2026
Mars will close its Newark headquarters by 2027 as a WARN notice covers 307 jobs. Hackettstown operations will remain open.
New Jersey Expands Job-Protected Family Leave Rights
July 20, 2026
New Jersey expands job-protected family leave, lowering eligibility thresholds and extending reinstatement rights to more workers.
Parsippany Man Sentenced for Shooting at Federal Agents
July 20, 2026
Parsippany’s Maloy Amador was sentenced to 24 years for attempting to kill federal officers and committing drug and firearms crimes.
The Grand Café Marks 45 Years in Morristown
July 9, 2026
The Grand Café celebrates 45 years in downtown Morristown, honoring its family legacy, longtime staff and new generation of leadership.
Morris County Awards $4.92M in Historic Preservation Grants
July 9, 2026
Morris County awards $4.92 million in 2026 historic preservation grants to support 35 projects across 20 municipalities and protect local landmarks.
New Jersey Awards Nearly $7 Million for Reentry Grants Across North Jersey
July 9, 2026
New Jersey awards nearly $7 million in reentry grants to 41 organizations providing housing, job training and prerelease support statewide.
Gotham FC Will Shift Home Matches to Queens in 2028, Keep Whippany Training Base
July 9, 2026
Gotham FC will move home matches to Etihad Park in Queens in 2028 while keeping its dedicated training and performance center in Whippany.
Former Hudson County Parks Director Pleads Guilty in $1.5 Million Bribe and Kickback Scheme
July 9, 2026
Former Hudson County Parks Director Russell Fallacara pleaded guilty in a $1.5 million bribery and kickback scheme involving county contracts.