News Briefs

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

Mine Hill Among Districts Receiving New Jersey High-Impact Tutoring Grants

June 11, 2026

Mine Hill Township receives a $40,000 New Jersey grant to expand high-impact tutoring and boost student achievement in math and ELA.

NJ Transit World Cup Service Changes Will Affect Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton Riders

June 11, 2026

NJ Transit will alter service for World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium. Learn key dates and impacts on Morris & Essex riders.

Randolph Water Main Projects Will Cause Road Closures Through Summer

June 11, 2026

Randolph Water Main Projects Cause Pleasant Hill Road and Millbrook Avenue Closures Through Summer 2026

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.

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