News Briefs

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

Road Work on I-287, Route 46 and Route 10 in Morris County

May 14, 2026

Road work affects key routes in Morristown, Parsippany, Roxbury, and Randolph through May 21. MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The 511NJ lists several Morris County roadwork items as of Thursday, May

Boonton Begins Temporary Curb-Extension Test on Main Street

May 14, 2026

Boonton’s temporary curb extension on Main Street for Pedestrian Safety Project

Randolph Sets Morris Turnpike Milling and Paving Schedule

May 14, 2026

Randolph Twp Morris Turnpike Milling and Paving will limit access to Sussex Tpk and Dover Chester Rd.

NJ TRANSIT Rapid Action Plan Promises App, Tracking, Safety and Cleaning Upgrades

May 14, 2026

NJ TRANSIT unveils a rapid action plan with real-time tracking, cleaner stations, upgraded safety and a redesigned app.

Randolph Township Proposes $90K for Randolph Lake Improvements and Police Cameras

May 8, 2026

Randolph Township plans $90K for Randolph Lake improvements and police cameras at a May 19 public hearing.

NJDOL Stop-Work Orders Hit NJ Restaurant and Urgent Care Employers Over $240K Wage Violations

May 8, 2026

NJDOL issued stop-work orders to a Flemington restaurant and Jersey City urgent care employers over $240K in wage violations.

New Jersey Signs Mercury-Free Flooring and Restaurant Reservation Protection Laws

May 7, 2026

New Jersey approves mercury-free flooring rules and bans unauthorized third-party restaurant reservations.

Rockaway Event Lands NJ World Cup Grant in Major $5 Million Community Program

May 7, 2026

Rockaway’s Tri-County Fair 2026 received funding through New Jersey’s $5 million FIFA World Cup community grant program.

New Jersey Reports Gains in Graduation, Dual Enrollment and Career Readiness Measures

May 7, 2026

New Jersey schools improved graduation, dual enrollment and career readiness rates, though absenteeism remains elevated.

Morristown Man Admits Small-Business Debt Relief Fraud Scheme

May 7, 2026

Morristown man admits role in $3.7M small-business debt relief fraud scheme tied to gambling and wire fraud charges.