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July 1, 2025

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued an update regarding traffic signal reprogramming going on in town.  See below: Residents,I wanted to update all of you on the progress of our traffic signal reprogramming.  The work has been completed at the following intersections;• Columbia ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - Lucy's Gift Boutique in Florham Park is closing at the end of July, and they are selling all of their remaining fixtures. The fixtures are for sale and can be removed by a carpenter or handyman. The owner previously stated that the business will remain available to customers via ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Members of the community are invited to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Here's your guide to the 2025 firework displays.Sunday June 29Fireworks in Morris Plains; Morris Plains Community ParkTuesday July 1Fireworks in ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have informed residents of traffic restrictions in advance of the 4th of July parade.See their message below:Please be advised in the interest of safety and security, the entire parade route will be CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC beginning at 8:30am on July 4, ...

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Nearly one year after opening its permanent home at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its 2025 inductees. This year's list of 17 inductees includes Grammy-nominated pop rock band Jonas Brothers, Motown legends The Isley Brothers, David Bryan, ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police have issued a road closure announcement for Saturday, June 28th. River Road will be closed to all northbound traffic between Route 10 and Deforest Avenue from 6:30 am to approximately 5:00 pm for paving. Southbound River Road will be reduced to single-lane ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A packed and emotionally charged town meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025, centered on growing concerns about local hotels and motels, public safety, vacant properties, and strained township resources.Police Chief Mark Loock reported a significant spike in calls for service to ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The following news release was communicated to residents from the Florham Park Police on June 26, 2025:In the past three weeks, in addition to regular calls for service, our agency made 3 DWI arrests, 1 drug arrest, 1 burglary arrest, and 2 NCIC “Wanted Person” warrant arrests we ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - I-287 southbound lanes are expected to reopen by the Thursday morning rush hour, stated the NJDOT. However, emergency repairs will continue into next week. The roadway joints expanded due to the recent extreme temperatures and caused the concrete to buckle, they said.The left and ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - Families and friends of the Hanover Park High School Graduating Class of 2025 can view the commencement ceremony live from the comforts of their own home or computer. Please see the following link for the livestream of the Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony scheduled for ...

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WHIPPANY, NJ — Young adults with disabilities are finding new opportunities for growth, independence, and meaningful employment thanks to The Calais Adult Transition Program, a specialized program supporting high school graduates with disabilities (age 18-30) in their journey toward ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ — The Hanover Park High School boys 4x100 relay team and boys hurdles team proudly represented their school on the national stage this past weekend, traveling to North Carolina to compete in the prestigious Adidas National Track Championships.The athletes showcased their talent and ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Four suspects are in custody following a residential burglary on Reynolds Avenue that occurred late Monday morning, according to the Hanover Township Police Department.At approximately 11:14 a.m. on June 23, police responded to a report of a burglary in progress. A witness ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Florham Park Police Department, will conduct a DWI checkpoint in Florham Park the weekend of June 27 through June 29, 2025, officials announced Monday.The checkpoint will be dedicated to the memory of Tim and Bridget ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Pool was scheduled to open for daily operations on Monday June 30th. The Township has announced that they have secured scheduling to begin daily on June 23rd from 11:00am - 4:00pm. On June 30th, daily operation hours will expand to 11:00am-7:00pm.

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MORRIS COUNTY,  NJ — The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert  and an Extreme Heat Warning in Morris County  for Monday June 23. The  Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect through Wednesday June 25 at 8pm.The advisory, issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning from 8am on Sunday until 8pm Wednesday of this week. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 109 are expected in Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  The heat is on! Grab your friends and family and all the cool things happening in and around town! Have a great weekend everyone.Saturday June 21Morris Plains Farmers Market; Merchant Block in Morris Plains; 9am - 1pmHousehold Hazardous Waste Disposal Event; Chatham High ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) will conduct three Household Hazardous Waste Disposal events in the area in 2025. Area residents will be able to drop off household hazardous waste for free on Saturday June 21, September 20 and November 8. Times of drop off ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park High School graduation class of 2025 has received excellent college acceptances. Congratulations to all the graduates!

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are advising residents of a traffic alert for Friday afternoon.Between 1pm and 2pm on Friday, June 20th, both westbound lanes of Columbia Turnpike will be pushed into the turn lane at Hanover Road.  There will be no left turns allowed during that time.   

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park School District's Board of Education is meeting next on Monday, June 23, 2025.The meeting will be held at Ridgedale Middle School, located at 71 Ridgedale Avenue in the Auditorium.Executive Session begins at 6:30pm followed by Public Session beginning at 7:00pm.

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Authorities have announced the arrests of two individuals in connection with a homicide investigation following the June 13 discovery of a deceased man along Patriots Path in Morristown.Enrique “Flaco” Vega, 33, and Cassandra West, 31—both homeless and known to frequent the Morris ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a warning for dangerous heat and severe weather across parts of the state today, including the Morris County area.Heat index values are expected to climb between 95 and 100 degrees, creating potentially hazardous conditions for outdoor ...

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Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated in the United States, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The roots of Juneteenth trace back to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's Chief of Police Joseph Orlando has issued a statement to residents regarding bike and pedestrian safety.You can read the full statement below:Good Evening Residents,Please read this post in its entirety as it contains information related to the safety of our ...

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NEWARK - One of the largest solar power installations at any container terminal in the world has been completed at Port Newark Container Terminal and is an effort to reduce hazardous emissions and safeguard residents’ health by improving air quality in the East Ward.Mayor Ras J. Baraka, joined by ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Morris County Mosquito Commission will be treating an area of Florham Park early Wednesday morning, June 18th.The commission will be using an All-Terrain Vehicle and truck-mounted sprayer to treat a section of woods and surrounding property in Florham Park Borough in the ...

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