Staff-written local alerts, briefs, notices, and quick updates for Morristown-area readers.
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.
Chatham Township Warns Residents About Scammers Impersonating Government Agencies
May 27, 2026
Chatham Township warns residents that scammers have been impersonating government agencies.
New Jersey Stops Teaneck Limo Company After Audit Finds 80 Drivers Misclassified
May 27, 2026
New Jersey issued a stop-work order against Kismet International after an audit found 80 drivers misclassified.
Morris County Begins Stormwater Mapping Along County Roads in Mount Olive
May 27, 2026
Stormwater Infrastructure Mapping Underway Along County Roadways
India Brook Restoration Project Receives Water and Environment Grant
May 19, 2026
India Brook Restoration Project secures a 2026 Water and Environment Grant to restore stream habitat and improve water quality.
NJ Launches World Cup Labor Law Hub Ahead of FIFA 2026
May 19, 2026
New Jersey launches a World Cup labor law hub to guide workers and employers on wages, overtime, safety and workplace rights for FIFA 2026.
Treasury Mails Second Stay NJ Checks to Seniors: Average Payments Reach $645
May 19, 2026
New Jersey mails second Stay NJ checks averaging $645 to eligible seniors as applications open for 2025 property tax relief benefits.
New Jersey Awards $7 Million for Eviction Prevention Grants Across Morris County Region
May 19, 2026
New Jersey awarded $7 million in eviction prevention grants, including funding for Morris County housing and legal support services.