Morristown Minute

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.

Morristown conditionally selects SJP for two major redevelopments near the Green

August 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Morristown conditionally selected SJP to negotiate two projects near the Green, with preliminary plans for about 214 homes.

New Jersey law will restrict notifications and adult contact on minors’ social media accounts

August 18, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey’s new online safety law limits notifications, adult contact and data collection on minors’ accounts.

Data Centers Are Driving Up the Part of Your Electric Bill New Jersey Cannot Control

August 17, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey electric bills rise as data centers drive demand, while power plant standby charges make up 15% to 20% of a typical bill.

New Jersey Opens School Funding Overhaul as Morris Districts See Uneven Aid Changes

August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey opens a school funding overhaul as Morris County districts see uneven state aid increases and cuts for FY2027.

Court Approves $2.5 Billion New Jersey PFAS Settlements, Including Pompton Lakes Cleanup

August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Court approves $2.5B in PFAS settlements involving DuPont and 3M, including cleanup obligations at the Pompton Lakes site.