Staff-written local alerts, briefs, notices, and quick updates for Morristown-area readers.
More than 1 million ANCHOR confirmations are going out; some homeowners must file themselves
August 18, 2026
New Jersey is sending ANCHOR confirmations to more than 1 million residents, with some homeowners required to file separately.
NORAD Fighters Escort Two Planes From Restricted Bedminster Airspace
August 11, 2026
NORAD F-16s intercepted two general aviation aircraft in restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Aug. 9.
Morris Township Fire Pay Plans Set Raises, Leave Total Taxpayer Cost Unstated
August 5, 2026
Morris Township fire pay plans raise salaries through 2029, but total taxpayer costs, overtime and pension impacts remain unstated.
Newark Truck Drivers Win $2.22M Misclassification Settlement
August 3, 2026
Newark truck drivers will receive $2.22M in a New Jersey settlement over worker misclassification allegations against STG Logistics.
Takeout utensils now require a request under New Jersey law
August 3, 2026
New Jersey’s Skip the Stuff law now requires customers to request takeout utensils and condiments. Learn what changed on August 1.
Northwest NJ Rural Health Grants Award $83M for Care Expansion
August 3, 2026
Northwest NJ providers receive rural health grants to expand hospital care, telehealth, mental health and cancer screening.
Morris Avenue Bridge in Denville to Close for Two Months
July 28, 2026
Morris Avenue in Denville will close for about two months starting Aug. 6 as Morris County replaces the Beaver Brook bridge deck.
NJ Awards $402K for School Regionalization Studies
July 28, 2026
New Jersey awards $402K for school regionalization studies in Ringwood, North Hunterdon and Guttenberg.
World Cup Transit Review Urges Lower Stadium Ridership Goal
July 28, 2026
NJ Transit review says World Cup operations met targets but recommends lower future stadium transit ridership commitments.
Boonton extends tax-bill grace period as Montville opens home-repair aid
July 22, 2026
Boonton delays 2026-27 tax bills while Montville offers up to $25,000 in forgivable home repair assistance for eligible households.