MADISON, NJ - During Monday's council meeting, Mayor Conley reminded the community that council meetings will continue to be livestreamed through the fall and then regular in-person meetings will resume in September.

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TRENTON — New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) customers are advised that the following MVC facilities will be closed Friday, June 18. This is in observance of the state’s inaugural Juneteenth holiday, which is designated the third Friday in June.

Closed Friday, June 18:

Licensing and Vehicle Centers
Regional Service Centers
Road testing sites

Open Friday, ...

MADISON, NJ -  Many resolutions were passed with few comments from community residents at the mayor and council regular meeting on Monday.

Mayor Bob Conley opened the meeting with the reading of a proclamation that recognizes Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19, 2021. 

“Juneteenth is a day for us to reflect on the suffering caused by slavery and commit to being allies to our ...

MADISON, NJ - Madison High School held its in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021 on Friday, June 19 th   at
6:30 p.m. 

Valedictorian Anne Bolt saw her class’ legacy as more than being bookend by Swine Flu and Co-Vid.Anne recalled the meaningful relationships that her class had formed over the years “the bond we created among this class and the ...

MADISON, NJ - Madison residents have graduated from area colleges and universities. 

Billy Lewis has graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and was a Politics & Government major and History minor.

Katlyn Calcaterra, Samuel Maltby, Thomas Sheeleigh and Mary Woolley have graduated from the University of Vermont. Calcaterra and ...

 Washington, DC–– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today that 23 students from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District were appointed and accepted offers to the U.S. service academies.

Rep. Sherrill hosted a virtual reception to honor the students who will be attending the US Naval Academy, the US Military Academy, the US Air Force Academy, and the ...

Most New Jerseyans Support Requiring Vaccinations for Healthcare Workers; About Six in Ten Support Vaccine Passports and Employer- and College-Required Vaccinations

NEW BRUSWICK, NJ — As vaccination rates increase and prospects of normal life return more than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, New Jerseyans differ on various aspects of this “new normal” and how ...

TRENTON, NJ - Governor Murphy signed legislation (S3434/A5366) which offers an additional year of public education and related services to students with disabilities.

According to the Governor's office, this bill will provide a provide a temporary one-year extension of special education and related services to students with disabilities who exceed, or will exceed, the current age of ...

MADISON, NJ - Seventeen Madison residents have earned Dean's and President's List honors at area colleges and universities. The follow students made Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester:

Olivia Esposito, Sydney Fielding and Pearl Rudy have been named to the Dean's List from Moravian College. Students who carry three or more course units during the ...

MADISON, NJ - During the Madison High School Day of Service on Friday, May 28 th , sixty students from MHS, under the leadership of the Madison Rotary sponsored MHS Interact Club, walked a 6-mile route through Madison.

The Interact Club sought to raise awareness of their project to create an international bridge from high school students in Madison, to high school girls from the rural Maasai ...

MADISON, NJ – A number of Madison High School track and field athletes earned honors within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference’s Liberty Division.

Matthew Sales, Aidan Bergin and Adam Angelone received first team honors on the boys’ side. Daniel Klosinski, Christopher Scapati, Andrew Eglevsky, Michael Keller, William Hagerstrom and Christian Adera were named to the ...

MADISON, NJ – The Madison High School track and field team competed at the Group 2 State Championship over the weekend in Franklin.

Aidan Bergin highlighted Madison’s performance after finishing a Group 2 state champion in the 100-meter competition. He won with a time of 11.06. Bergin also won in the Group 2 200 meters on Saturday afternoon with a school record time of 22.11, ...

MADISON, NJ- In the North Jersey Group 1 Sectional Final between the two top seeds, it was 2 nd seeded Glen Ridge pulling the upset over top-seeded Madison 9-6. Glenn Ridge overcame a 2- goal halftime deficit to claim their title and snap Madison’s 6-game win streak.

“We established a culture, and we established who we are as a team,” said head coach Kayla Henderson.

NEW JERSEY -- Just 185 days after the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in New Jersey, the state has reached its ambitious goal of 4.7 million fully vaccinated individuals who live, work, or study in New Jersey, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. 

“Before the arrival of vaccines in mid-December, our Administration set one of the most aggressive vaccination goals in the ...

NEW JERSEY, NJ - This Friday, June 18, the state of New Jersey, for the first time, will celebrate Juneteenth as a state holiday. 

"On Juneteenth, we must commit to doing more to ensure equal access to all aspects of society – education, health care, housing, jobs, justice", said Governor Murphy.

In Madison, Mayor mayor Bob Conley proclaimed that the town will ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Governor Murphy today signed an Executive Order ending the moratorium on utility shutoffs as of July 1, 2021. However, a grace period will run through December 31 which will protect customers facing shutoffs, he said.

"This grace period is for customers to enroll in payment assistance plans, and this is something that we’re taking very seriously", ...

TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy has nominated Judge William A. Daniel to fill the role of Acting Union County Prosector, a vacancy that will be created when Lyndsay V. Ruotolo leaves the post next month to head up the state Division of Criminal Justice. The governor’s nomination of the Superior Court judge now heads to the state senate for ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Murphy’s once-skyrocketing ratings have now returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Forty-seven percent of residents currently have a favorable impression of the Governor (down from 54 percent in October 2020), while 36% have an unfavorable one (up from 28 percent).

TRENTON -All U.S. and New Jersey flags will be flown at half-staff today, Wednesday June 9 to honor Private First Class Dalton Beals. who passed away last week in a training accident at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina, announced Governor Murphy

“Private First Class Beals was beloved by his family, his community, and his state,” said ...

NEW JERSEY — In an effort to encourage the revitalization of vacant properties statewide, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will award 15 grants worth up to $50,000 each to eligible towns, counties, and redevelopment agencies.

The NJEDA opened applications for its 21st Century Redevelopment Program on May 24, allowing interested parties 45 days to submit a proposal ...

Madison, NJ- The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Night on Tuesday, June 8. The year-end celebration awards were given in eight categories to include business improvement, community service and the Extra Mile award.

"The Chamber's Annual Awards Night celebrated the outstanding achievements of a carefully selected group of distinguished ...

Hackettstown – Summer Campers will receive a much-needed boost of financial aid this summer in response to the lock-down from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Health Service Commission announced $15 million in grants for eligible families in need of assistance for youth camps this summer. In a press release from Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman, summer youth camps will get a boost to upgrade ...

MADISON, NJ - Madison's Extra Mile Awards ecognizes Madison employees who provide outstanding customer service and is the only Chamber honor determined by the general public. This year's winners are....

Francisco Irene of Cleaners Advantage, a delivery dry cleaning service that services Madison and the surrounding area 
Patrick Bray & Jackie Korn Bray ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - New Jersey’s first Juneteenth observation was celebrated by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and Art in the Atrium (ATA) with a virtual exhibit and sale of African American art entitled “Into the Light,” 

Into the Light” is the title of the Juneteenth celebratory exhibit as well as the title of the signature piece on display ...

MADISON, NJ -  It's going to be a great weekend! Here's a ton of fun activities we found happening in and around town! What do you have planned?

Friday June 18

Hope One Van will be at NourishNJ, 36 Sussex Avenue; 9am - 2pm

Hope One Van will be at Interfaith Food Pantry; 4pm - 6:30pm

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt; June Bugs; Frelinghuysen Arboretum; 9am - 3:30pm

Free ...

EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL - With over 100 billion views across all platforms, Friends remains one of television’s biggest hits, and for the millions of fans who have been clamoring for a reunion for years, their wish was finally granted.

“Friends: The Reunion” began streaming on HBO Max on May 27. According to Variety, the special was viewed by an estimated 29% of U.S.

JUST egg flavored plant-based bites are being recalled to undeclared allergens, announced Cuisine Solutions. The company announced the recall of a limited number of 2 pouch packages because the packages may contain an incorrect sealed pouch containing whole egg and milk products, they said.

The 8.4 oz recalled products have “Best Before” dates from FEB-22-2022 to APR-09-2022.  ...

Who said cocktails couldn't be healthy? Try this energizing and delicious summer cocktail, created by The Chambers Center for Well Being nutritionist, Sharon.

Energizing Strawberry Mojito Recipe:

Strawberry Mojito: 1 serving

2 strawberries- fresh or frozen

4 small mint leaves

1 lime wedge

1/3 cup crushed ice

1 tsp stevia (if desired)

1 ½ oz. white rum

8 oz.

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope's free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday June 17 from 2pm - 3pm. at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown).

Parsippany and Dover have temporary locations at Smith Field in Parsippany and Crescent Field in Dover

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NEW JERSEY, NJ — There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported overnight in Madison, announced officials. The total number of cases remains at 874.  Today marks the seventh day in a row of no new cases. The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

There were 195 new positive PCR tests and 7 new confirmed deaths (6 more ...

NEW JERSEY, NJ — There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported overnight in Madison, marking the sixth day of no new cases for the town, announced officials. The total number of cases is 874.  The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

There were 224 new positive PCR tests and 7  new confirmed deaths (6 more since ...

NEW JERSEY, NJ — There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported overnight in Madison, announced officials. Today marks the fifth day in a row of no new cases. The total number of cases remains at 874.  The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

There were 278 new positive PCR tests and11 new confirmed deaths (6 more ...

CHICAGO, IL — During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer’s Association enthusiastically announced the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of aducanumab (Biogen/Eisai) for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. 

As this is the first FDA-approved drug that delays decline due to Alzheimer’s disease, ...

MADISON, NJ - The Madison Health Department will the last of three COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics on Tuesday June 15 from 9am - 11am 

The J&J Janssen COVID-19 vaccine will be given which is approved for anyone over 18 years of age.

There is no cost for the vaccine but appointments are required. Sign up at www.rosenet.org/covid

ROCKAWAY, NJ - Morris County and Atlantic Health System (AHS) will be phasing down operations at the Morris County Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Center at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall over the next month as New Jersey closes in on its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of adults in response to the pandemic, announced county officials.

The Morris County vaccination center will remain ...

MADISON, NJ - The Madison Health Department will hold three COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics during the month of June. The dates of the clinics are:

Thursday June 10 from 5pm - 7pm
Saturday June 12 from 8:30am - 11:30am 
Tuesday June 15 from 9am - 11am 

The J&J Janssen COVID-19 vaccine will be given which is approved for anyone over 18 years of age.

There is no ...

Human Services to Work with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Free Online Tool Will Bolster Efforts Help Consumers Find Trusted and High-Quality Addiction Treatment Options Across New Jersey

 (TRENTON) – New Jersey Human Services Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman announced today that New Jersey will be enhancing access to information about its addiction treatment ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Approximately $150,000 has been raised by the Women's Association for Morristown Medical Center during their Blue Skies Virtual Spring Fundraiser, announced the WAMMC. The money raised will be used to support the mental health initiatives for Atlantic Behavioral Health at Morristown Medical Center, they said.

“We are so very grateful to the Women’s Association ...

Morristown, NJ – After more than a year of holding virtual events and fundraisers, Good Grief returned to an in-person format for its annual 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, June 6 at Giralda Farms.

The event drew more than 800 registrants to run, walk and volunteer and helped raise $160,000 to support free programs for grieving children and families.

“We were thrilled to be ...

MADISON, NJ - The Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MVAC) annual spring fundraising campaign is underway.

Residents and businesses have received donation letters in their mailboxes and members are hoping that residents will continue to support the organization. Past responses have been very generous, said the MVAC.

"In the past 12 months, MVAC’s expenses have risen ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope's free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday May 27 from 2pm - 3pm. at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown).

No additional distributions will take place this week.

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MADISON, NJ - The 2021 Farmers Market will begin on Thursday, May 20, announced borough officials.  The Market will be located at Dodge Field, located between Central and Greenwood Avenues (use 49 Central Avenue for GPS purposes). The market will run from Thursday, May 20 until Thursday, November 18

The hours are 1pm - 6pm.

The 2021 season will feature all your favorite, ...

Morristown, NJ -- A group of young people gathered in front of Bank of America on South Street in Morristown last week to protest the Line 3 tar sands pipeline being built in northern Minnesota.

Miles Gorman, the organizer of the protest, has been protesting near-daily outside of the Morristown bank for 30 days. According to Gorman, Bank of America along with JP Morgan Chase and TD Bank ...

MADISON, NJ -The Salem Oak, which was considered the tallest white oak tree in New Jersey was over 500 years old when it died.  The historic tree may have died, but it will certainly live on. The NJ Foresters gathered all the acorns of this oak tree and planted one for each municipality in New Jersey.

The Borough of Madison has not received the historic Salem Oak but they have ...

NEW JERSEY -- A new study by WalletHub ranks New Jersey as the Best State to Live In.

The annual listing gave the Garden State high ranks for safety, education and healthcare, and quality of life. It ranked 49th in affordability, however.

New Jersey edged Massachusetts for the top spot, while neighboring New York came in third. New Mexico was rated the worst state. 

“You ...

MADISON, NJ -  The Madison Environmental Commission is encouraging Madison residents to grow milkweed and to do so, they are offering FREE milkweed plants to Madison.

Milkweed is the only plant that monarch butterflies lay their eggs on. Their caterpillars depend on milkweed leaves for food. Pollinators, especially the monarch butterfly, are under threat from pesticide use and ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -- Black bear sightings have been reported throughout Morris County. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife offers the following bear safety tips on its website.

Black bears by nature tend to be wary of humans and avoid people. If, however, you encounter a black bear in your neighborhood or outdoors while hiking or ...

MADISON, NJ -  Madison Fire Department along with departments from Morristown and Cedar Knolls recently completed four days of trench rescue training, announced Maureen Byrne, Public Safety and Madison Council President.

Firefighters worked in an eight-foot trench to remove a mannequin that was buried in a simulated trench collapse, said Byrne.

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BERNARDS, NJ - An officer from the Bernards Township Police Department has seen something he hasn't seen in all his 24 years on the force. Criminals stole a car and then went to the owners residence and burglarized the home.

Here's what happened. According to police, at approximately 3:40pm a Bernards resident went to a sporting event in Livingston. While attending the event, ...

CHATHAM, NJ -- On May 28, 2021, at 9:57 a.m. Patrolman Anthony Campanelli was dispatched to a residence on Fairmount Avenue by the resident because an alleged worker from PSE&G had come to her door reporting a gas leak in the home. The alleged worker, who was wearing a hard hat and carrying a tool bag, presented a violation notice to the resident and requested she evacuate the ...

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Superior Court of New Jersey has denied an appeal by a former volunteer leader at the Eternal Life Christian Center Church in Franklin Township who is currently serving a five-year sentence for criminal sexual contact with a minor. The Appellate Division supports the judge’s sentencing and found no reason to grant the appeal.

According to court documents, the ...

MADISON, NJ - Mayor Bob Conley stated that "opt-out cannabis ordinance" will be discussed at the June 28 meeting. Conley stated that the council is still working on the ordinance. The ordinance will be introduced on the 28 of June and the hearing will be scheduled for the first council meeting in July.

Background Information

Governor Murphy signed into law legislation ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Miguel Botero has been sentenced in connection with the triple fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on October 18, 2019, announced Morris County Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker.

Botero, 30, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 17 years New Jersey State Prison, 12 years of ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - It was a light turn out at the polls for the Primary Election.

For Madison Council, Democrat Eric Range and Debra Coen won the election over newcomer Thomas Haralampoudis. Turnout was light, with only 1,984 votes cast. Coen received 844 votes, Range received 720 votes and Haralampoudis received 417 votes.

At the county level, Morris County Commissioners Deborah Smith, John ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Almost nine in 10 New Jerseyans consider the cost of housing to be a “very serious” (55 percent) or “somewhat serious” (32 percent) problem, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in collaboration with the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.

Similarly, eight in 10 feel it is “very” (49 percent) or ...

Seniors find stress-free and vibrant life at New Jersey senior living community

As spring turns to summer and temperatures begin to heat up, the housing market typically follows suit. This year is no exception, and a strong sellers’ market makes now the right time for seniors considering a move to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-developed and managed community in New Providence, ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The New Jersey real estate market is at a high, with urban dwellers seeking the peaceful calm of suburban life.  While the rest of the state economy slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels, the New Jersey real estate market reportedly experienced “a year we’ve not seen before” with no immediate signs of slowing, according to real estate experts.

A true ...