News Briefs

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

Montville clears 10 unsafe structures for removal at former Condurso property

August 18, 2026

Montville approved removal of 10 unsafe structures at 96 River Road and $7,600 for asbestos oversight and air monitoring.

New Medicaid Rules Could Affect 540,000 in New Jersey

August 18, 2026

New Medicaid work rules start Jan. 1, 2027, potentially affecting 540,000 New Jersey adults. Here’s what residents should know.

New Jersey Childhood Vaccine Rules Remain Unchanged After Federal Order

August 18, 2026

New Jersey says school vaccine requirements remain unchanged despite a federal order revising childhood vaccine recommendations.

More than 1 million ANCHOR confirmations are going out; some homeowners must file themselves

August 18, 2026

New Jersey is sending ANCHOR confirmations to more than 1 million residents, with some homeowners required to file separately.

NORAD Fighters Escort Two Planes From Restricted Bedminster Airspace

August 11, 2026

NORAD F-16s intercepted two general aviation aircraft in restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Aug. 9.

Morris Township Fire Pay Plans Set Raises, Leave Total Taxpayer Cost Unstated

August 5, 2026

Morris Township fire pay plans raise salaries through 2029, but total taxpayer costs, overtime and pension impacts remain unstated.

Newark Truck Drivers Win $2.22M Misclassification Settlement

August 3, 2026

Newark truck drivers will receive $2.22M in a New Jersey settlement over worker misclassification allegations against STG Logistics.

Takeout utensils now require a request under New Jersey law

August 3, 2026

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

Northwest NJ Rural Health Grants Award $83M for Care Expansion

August 3, 2026

Northwest NJ providers receive rural health grants to expand hospital care, telehealth, mental health and cancer screening.

Morris Avenue Bridge in Denville to Close for Two Months

July 28, 2026

Morris Avenue in Denville will close for about two months starting Aug. 6 as Morris County replaces the Beaver Brook bridge deck.

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