Morristown Minute

New Jersey joins lawsuit accusing Amazon of manipulating ad auctions

September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

FTC and 22 states allege Amazon’s ad auction reserves raised costs by billions. Amazon denies deception and says its system improved results.

Prospect Park councilman admits directing gambling proceeds to his campaign

September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Shah is one of 42 people who have been indicted since the initial arrests in April 2025 following a two-year investigation into illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, and money laundering tied to the Lucchese crime family.

New Jersey Requires Data Centers to Disclose Water and Energy Use

August 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey now requires data centers to disclose water and energy use, with new reporting rules and guidance for local governments.

New Jersey Issues Measles Warning as Pennsylvania Outbreak Reaches 393 Cases

August 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey Measles Warning as PA Cases Reach 393

New Jersey urges families to check MMR vaccines as Pennsylvania reports 393 measles cases and two deaths amid a major U.S. surge.

DHS Confirms 12 Arrests Near Morristown but Leaves Seven People Unidentified

August 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

DHS ICE Arrests Morristown: 12 Arrested, 7 Unnamed

DHS confirms 12 arrests near Morristown, identifies only five, and leaves seven detainees unnamed with key case details undisclosed.

Judge Temporarily Blocks USPS Mail-Ballot Rule Challenged by New Jersey

August 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey joins a challenge as a federal judge temporarily blocks USPS mail-ballot rules ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Meta Agrees to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion and Restrict Teen Accounts

August 26, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Meta agrees to pay up to $17.1 billion and impose new Facebook and Instagram teen restrictions under a proposed settlement.

Allaire submits sole $27.05 million bid for Morris View Property

August 25, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

The company has operated the county-owned nursing home since 2017. The proposed sale covers 10 acres, preserves the facility’s long-term-care use and leaves the surrounding public campus outside the deal. … Read more

Montville study estimates $10.35 million to restore former Condurso farm

August 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Montville estimates $10.35 million to restore buildings at the former Condurso farm at 96 River Road, excluding environmental cleanup.

Morris County Spends Millions on AI Technology, From Drone Detection to License Plate Readers and AI Cameras, Without One Public Inventory

August 28, 2026August 20, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Public records show nearly $12M in Morris County spending on counter-drone systems, ALPRs and cameras, with no countywide inventory.