Staff-written local alerts, briefs, notices, and quick updates for Morristown-area readers.
Waste collection support transition effective April 1
April 1, 2026
Summary of the update: Town public works pages provide a new phone/text number (973-868-8496) and direct residents to an online complaint form hosted by the contractor portal. An official social post snippet additionally indicates there are no
Partial Track 2 platform closure at Morris Plains Station
April 1, 2026
Summary of the update: NJ TRANSIT reports that the west end of the Track 2 platform is closed due to ongoing repair work, while the east end remains open to access trains toward Newark Penn
Why Morristown-Area Power Outages Keep Lasting Days After Wind Storms
March 24, 2026
Why do outages from a common wind event still stretch into days, and what real accountability exists when they do?
Explaining the Contoversy Surrounding Affordable Housing in Morris Township
March 20, 2026
A quick rundown of the recent controversy surrounding affordable housing in Morris Township.
Morristown photographer Xiomaro to release new book on the Wildwoods
March 19, 2026
Morristown Photographer Xiomáro Captures the Hidden Side of the Jersey Shore’s Wildwoods in New Book Coming March 31.
14-Court Indoor Pickleball Center Opening in Florham Park on March 28
March 19, 2026
New climate-controlled venue at 8 Fernwood Road expands year-round court access for Northern New Jersey players, coaches and beginners alike.
Gobbling and Strutting: Wild Turkey Mating Season
March 19, 2026
The Outside Story Presents: Gobbling and Strutting: Wild Turkey Mating Season. Stories from the northern woodlands.
Lafayette Avenue reduced to one lane of travel
March 18, 2026
Lafayette Avenue will be reduced to one lane of travel from Ridgedale Ave to Morris St from 7am to approximately 4pm Today.