Staff-written local alerts, briefs, notices, and quick updates for Morristown-area readers.
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.
Chatham Twp to Begin Safe Routes Sidewalk Construction on Spring Street and Lafayette Avenue
June 17, 2026
Chatham Twp begins a $599K Safe Routes project adding ADA sidewalks, crosswalks, and safer school walking routes through August 2026.
Morris County Road Work Closes Lanes on Routes 10, 23, 46, 202, NJ 15 and I-80
June 15, 2026
Morris County road work causes lane closures on Routes 10, 23, 46, 202, NJ 15 and I-80. Expect delays in Morristown and nearby areas.
Morris County Honors Kelly Stephens Upon Retirement After 30 Years Leading Housing Authority
June 15, 2026
Morris County honors Kelly Stephens as Housing Authority director retires after 30 years, with Gregory Brown appointed successor.