News Briefs

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

Rockaway Man Indicted in Alleged $2.7M Insider Trading Scheme

June 25, 2026

Rockaway Twp man faces insider trading charges after prosecutors allege he earned $2.7 million using confidential corporate information.

Morris County Hosts State History Conference for 250th Anniversary

June 23, 2026

Morris County welcomed 400 historians daily for New Jersey’s 2026 History Conference, highlighting preservation and 250th anniversary events.

Morris County Veterans Groups Meet to Strengthen Support Network in Morris Township

June 23, 2026

More than 60 veterans and service providers met in Morris Township to expand support, benefits outreach and community partnerships.

New Jersey Added 2,200 Jobs as Unemployment Fell 0.1% in May

June 22, 2026

NJ added 2,200 jobs in May 2026 as unemployment fell 0.1%, with gains in leisure, construction and public sector hiring.

NJ Schools Must Display Free Meal Application Links

June 22, 2026

New Jersey schools must display free meal application links and videos as Summer EBT benefits reach more than 681,000 children statewide.

104-Unit Lincoln Park Housing Project Chosen for New Jersey Permitting Dashboard Pilot

June 22, 2026

New Jersey’s Permitting Dashboard Pilot includes a 104-unit Lincoln Park housing project, aiming to improve permit tracking and review timelines.

Flood Watch Issued for Morristown and Morris County Through Early Tuesday

June 22, 2026

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could produce flash flooding Monday afternoon and night, especially in poor-drainage and urban areas.

Boonton Main Street Partial Closure Monday for Gas Main Work

June 18, 2026

The 800 block of Main Street is scheduled to be partially closed June 22 from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., with uphill traffic detoured onto Boonton Avenue.

New Jersey Opens Whippany Office for Insurance Fraud Investigations

June 18, 2026

New Jersey opens a Whippany office for insurance fraud investigations, expanding fraud enforcement in northern NJ and protecting consumers.

NJ Labor Department Awards $3M for Worker Rights Outreach, Including Morris County Services

June 17, 2026

NJ Labor Department awards $3M in grants to support worker rights outreach, paid leave assistance, and labor law education.

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