Staff-written local alerts, briefs, notices, and quick updates for Morristown-area readers.
Mendham Warns of Fake Land-Use Invoices Sent to Property Owners
September 21, 2026
Mendham Borough warns property owners about fake land-use approval fee invoices and shares steps to avoid phishing and report fraud.
New Jersey Lost 1,700 Jobs in August as Unemployment Fell to 4.3%
September 21, 2026
New Jersey lost 1,700 payroll jobs in August 2026 while unemployment fell to 4.3%, with significant differences across industries.
New Jersey Contractor Rules Approach Oct. 1 Start Amid Dispute Over Their Reach
September 21, 2026
New Jersey’s contractor rules take effect Oct. 1 as officials, businesses and freelancers debate the ABC test and its impact.
New Jersey Erases $90 Million in Medical Debt
September 21, 2026
New Jersey cancels $90 million in medical debt for nearly 20,000 residents as its relief program ends. Find out who qualifies and what happens next.
Thousands of New Jersey Residents Could Lose Medicaid Oct. 1 Under Immigration Eligibility Changes
September 21, 2026
Up to 25,000 NJ residents could lose Medicaid Oct. 1 under new immigration eligibility rules. See who may be affected.
New Jersey Distributes Chip-Enabled EBT Cards Statewide to Reduce Benefit Theft
September 17, 2026
New Jersey is distributing chip-enabled EBT cards statewide to help reduce SNAP and Work First benefit theft. Learn activation deadlines.
NJ Transit Adds Free Wi-Fi and More Accurate Bus Tracking Across Most of Its Fleet
September 17, 2026
NJ Transit adds free Wi-Fi and upgraded tracking to 1,500+ buses, with more accurate arrival predictions rolling out in October.
Developer Pleads Guilty in $13,000 Newark Permit-Bribery Scheme
September 4, 2026
Menashe Davidovitz pleaded guilty in a $13,000 Newark permit-bribery scheme and a separate Homeland Security ID card conspiracy.
New Jersey Legalizes Plug-In Balcony Solar, With Rules Starting in March
September 4, 2026
New Jersey legalizes plug-in balcony solar up to 1,200 watts starting March 1, 2027, with new rules for renters and homeowners.
Rockaway Police Officer Charged With Obstruction, Drug Conspiracy
September 4, 2026
Prosecutors allege Rockaway Township police officer warned the subject of an investigation during a March police operation.