News Briefs

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

Randolph Lists 5.65 Miles of Roads for 2026 Milling and Paving

May 6, 2026

The township says residents considering underground utility or storm drain connections should act before July 10 because newly repaved streets cannot be excavated for three years except in emergencies. RANDOLPH,

Route 46 Overnight Lane Closures Begin for Morris County Pavement Project

May 6, 2026

The work affects Route 46 between Mine Hill and Denville and is expected to continue overnight on weeknights for about two weeks. MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Overnight lane closures began

NJ Warns Medicaid and SNAP Changes Could Cut Benefits for Thousands

May 6, 2026

NJ warns that federal Medicaid and SNAP changes could reduce coverage, increase costs, and affect food assistance for thousands of residents.

NJ Finalizes New Rules on Independent Contractor Classification

May 6, 2026

New Jersey finalized new regulations clarifying how employers must classify workers under the state’s independent contractor and ABC test standards.

Schuyler Place to Close Monday Afternoon for Courthouse Work

May 4, 2026

Schuyler Place to Close Monday Afternoon for Courthouse Work from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Career Pathways Night Set for May 7 at Morris County School of Technology

April 28, 2026

Career Pathways Night is for students, parents and adults considering a career change, with representatives from more than 40 organizations expected.

Randolph Ordinance Updates: New Fees, Lot Grading, Food License and Pay Rules

April 27, 2026

Randolph Township posted new ordinance notices covering fees, lot grading, food licenses, employee pay, and Sussex Turnpike zoning actions.

NJ Opens $250k Municipal Tree Maintenance Grant Program

April 27, 2026

New Jersey offers $250K in municipal tree grants for pruning and removal projects through its Urban & Community Forestry Program.

NJ Construction Labor Violations Halt Newark Projects

April 27, 2026

New Jersey construction stop-work orders hit New York contractors on a Newark apartment project over wage, payroll, and labor violations.

Morris Twp 2026 Budget and Cap-Bank Ordinance Approved

April 23, 2026

Morris Twp 2026 municipal budget and ordinance to exceed state budget cap and create a cap bank were approved.