MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Technical issues galore heavily hampered the May 16 Planning Board meeting.

First heard was PB-01-22. This is the Red Bulls’ proposed athletic training field at 101-103 Columbia, formerly Honeywell property before Honeywell moved to Morris Plains, and eventually North Carolina. The applicants submitted an amendment to their original plan to best abide by the ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown unveiled its 2022 municipal budget during its May 10 Council meeting.

This year’s Operating Fund Total is $44,043,376, a decrease of about 1.5 percent from last year’s $44,718,098, largely due to a decrease in grant money. There is an increase of 2.2 cents to the local property tax rate. The municipal tax rate has increased by 2.2 cents and the school ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here are the highlights - more accurately, highlight - of the May 4 Zoning meeting.

Only one application was heard during the evening, Appeal # 2497 of Morristown Field Club, with all other applications deferred. The Field Club is seeking Major Site Plan Approval with C & D Variances for expansion of the existing tennis Club and associated improvements.

Cathy Ackerman ...

Randolph, NJ: After two years of holding virtual commencement ceremonies due to the pandemic, CCM on Friday returned to the Mennen Arena to hold an in-person celebration for the Class of 2022 to recognize and celebrate its latest graduates. This year’s class consisted of approximately 1,200 graduates.

The Fifty-Third Commencement ceremony took place 10 a.m. to noon and was live ...

Randolph, NJ: In New Jersey, there is a demand for approximately 1,800 additional Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs). According to the New Jersey Hospital Association, that number is expected to grow by an additional 8,200 over the next decade. CNAs generally are employed in full-time jobs with benefits, including both health care and a 401(k). At County College of Morris (CCM), qualified ...

EVANSTON, IL — Two Morristown High School students have been named National Merit Scholarship Winners. Shivani Vel and Milind Bangalore have been chosen out of 15,000 finalists in the 2022 National Scholarship Program.

Vel will focus on a career in pediatrics while Bangalore will focus on a field in computer science.

According to NMSC, “National Merit $2,500 Scholarship ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ – As the warm weather is finally upon us, children have been anxiously waiting for a fun summer for seemingly an eternity with the ongoing pandemic. With the worst of COVID seemingly behind us, there is great anticipation for fun activities.

Success for All Family Programs at St Peter's offers a six-week bible based summer camp each year for the children in ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  The Morris School District has canceled after school activities today, May 16 due to the anticipated bad weather.

The Sunset Program will remain open, said district officials.

Randolph, NJ: Further attesting to its growing national reputation, County College of Morris (CCM) is now one of 10 colleges nationwide – and the only one in New Jersey – to have been selected as a finalist by Lumina Foundation in its Million Dollar Community College Challenge.

A national grant competition to assist two-year institutions with brand building and marketing, the ...

Morristown, NJ  – The end of the 2022 school year is in sight and the Morris Educational Foundation believes the graduating students of the class of 2022 deserve recognition. To celebrate the graduating students’ achievements, the Morris Educational Foundation (MEF), a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - As of April 27, The Morris School District has announced 'Test to Stay (TTS) Protocols.

For more information on the COVID-19 Dashboard, click HERE

Test to Stay Testing Protocol

Testing may be performed using home based tests including self-tests OR at a local testing location using a rapid test. No tests may be administered by staff, administration, parents or ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Fifth-seeded Morristown defeated 12-seed Passaic, 5-0, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 tournament, advancing to meet fourth-seeded Livingston in the quarterfinals.

At first singles, Ekamresh Vasudevan won a 6-0, 6-0 match, Jared Lim and Jack Blaustein won 6-2, 6-0 matches at second and third singles and the doubles pairs of ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morristown High School baseball and softball teams were in action on Monday, May 23.

Softball
The 13th-seeded Colonials took on 12-seed Passaic in the North 1, Group 4 tournament quarterfinals Monday night. Morristown advanced to the sectional semifinals after defeating Passaic, 15-4. The Colonials take on top-seeded Bergen Tech in the sectional semifinals.

MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morristown High School baseball team defeated Hammonton, 9-5, on Saturday, May 21.

The Colonials improved to 7-16 on the season. They scored seven runs in the first inning and had 11 hits on the day. Nolan Perry homered and had two hits and two RBI. John
Cowing went 3-for-3 with an RBI, Will Galligan had an RBI and scored two runs and Connor Watson finished 3-for-4 ...

TRENTON, NJ - Due to the ongoing national shortage of baby formula, Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency which allows him to activate State price gouging laws. Executive Order No. 296 is consistent with President Biden's actions at the federal level.

The order also coordinates relief efforts and enables State agencies to take any emergency measures necessary to ...

WAYNE, NJ – New parents have been struggling to find formula to feed their babies ever since one of the largest manufacturers of several popular powdered baby formula products in the nation was shut down in February of this year. Shelves in Wayne grocery stores and pharmacies have been mostly bare, but action from the FDA is providing some hope that the shortage could end within ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy visited the Hackensack Fire Department Monday morning to announce the new American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program. The grant will help local and regional fire departments provide first responders with proper protective, cleaning and sanitation equipment, according to a news release from the Governor's office. 

“Confronted by new ...

TRENTON – With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, Governor Phil Murphy announced renewed efforts to secure abortion rights and bolster access to reproductive health care in New Jersey.

Alongside partners in the Legislature, the Governor announced legislation to protect and expand coverage for reproductive health care, and protect medical providers and patients ...

Atlantic Health System is pleased to announce the arrival of Suja Mathew, MD, FACP, as the system’s new Executive Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer. With decades of experience in clinical leadership and physician development, Dr. Mathew will work collaboratively to deliver innovative and high-quality care for patients across the region.

Working directly with Atlantic Health ...

NEW JERSEY — Gas prices in New Jersey have reached another all-time high.

The average price of a gallon of unleaded reached $4.72 on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. That's up seven cents from the day before, 23 cents from last week and nearly 70 cents from last month. Those figures are according to AAA.

 In Morristown, gas prices are higher than the state averages.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Bobbie Peer is a business owner, a networker, a marketer and a survivor.

"I am a single mother and I made it," Peer said. "I work hard, I'm passionate about what I do, and I form relationships. I am a success."

Peer, the publisher of five TAPinto sites, recently received a Boy Scouts of America Patriots' Path Council Tribute to ...

WAWA, PA — Wawa gas stations are offering Mobile App Fuel Discount for Wawa Rewards members a discount of $0.15 per gallon to help ease the cost of filling their tank.

Originally intended to run through May 8, the deal will now continue through June 12.

Rewards members who use the Wawa app on their phone to activate a fuel pump and pay at any Wawa fuel store ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There were 15 new cases in Morristown since Friday, announced officials. The total number of cases is 4,701. The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

The numbers for Morris County is as ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There were 18 new cases in Morristown overnight, announced officials. The total number of cases is 4,678. The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

The numbers for Morris County is as ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There were 16 new cases in Morristown over the past two days, announced officials. The total number of cases is 4,660. The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

The numbers for Morris County is as ...

SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies are being recalled due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag, announced Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC.

The recall was initiated after the company received reports from consumers. 

Products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Still in need of a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot? Vaccines and booster shots will be available for anyone 12 and older on Tuesdat, May 17 between 9am and 12:30pm at the St. Peter's Church in Morristown.

There is no cost for the vaccine or booster shot. Vaccines and booster shots are available on a first come, first serve basis.

The Pfizer vaccine and ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults worldwide are at risk for hearing loss because of chronic exposure to loud noise.

During the pandemic, young adults were regularly using earbuds and headphones for remote learning, connecting with friends, or wearing earbuds for long periods of time for gaming and listening to music and ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ –– Atlantic Health System, a leading provider of health care in New Jersey, today announced that Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center all earned the highest possible safety rating of ‘A’ by The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2022 Hospital Safety Grades.

“Safety is the foundation of ...

BIBS Baby Bottles are being recalled due to a burn hazard, announced the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bottles manufactured by BIBS Denmark made the announcement on May 5, 2022. 

According to the recall, hot liquids in the bottle can cause the bumper to shrink, making the bottle tilt over spilling out contents and posing a burn hazard.

Consumers are able to receive a ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - If you are unable to readily find formula, please consult the following resources that may be able to help.

Manufacturer Hotlines

Gerber’s MyGerber Baby Expert: reach a certified nutrition or lactation consultant by phone, text, Facebook Messenger, web chat, or video call, who can help you identify a similar formula that may be more readily ...

Acres and acres of apples grew on the Macculloch property for most of the 1800s. It is not surprising that Louisa Macculloch ((1785-1863) has an early recipe for cider cake among the 160 recipes in her cookbook. Considered to be a classic American dessert, cider cake called for hard apple cider, grown and made in America, which provided an inexpensive substitute to imported brandy.

The ...

Over two thousand frozen pits on Van Leeuwen Oat Milk Brown Sugar Chunk has been recalled announced Van Leeuwen Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY. The recall was initiated because the non-dairy frozen dessert may contain undeclared specific traces of tree nuts; cashews and pistachios.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to specific types of allergen (e.g., peanuts, tree nuts {chestnuts, ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  It's the weekend! And it's going to feel like summer! What will you be doing this weekend! 

Friday May 20

AutomataCon; Morris Museum; 6pm

Food Truck Festival; Malapardis Park in Cedar Knolls; 4pm - 8pm

Morristown Flag Football vs East Orange; At East Orange Football Stadium; 4pm

NJSIAA Softball State Tournament; Morristown vs Passaic; at ...

RANDOLPH, NJ – County College of Morris (CCM) returned to its longstanding tradition of hosting the Morris County Teen Arts Festival, live and in-person, on Friday, May 13. The annual festival recognizes the work of outstanding young student artists and highlights the educators who encourage their creative spirits in the classroom.  

The event, sponsored by the Morris Area Arts ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - What will you do this weekend? Sports, music, rummage sales, food drives and so much more! Have a great weekend!

Friday May 13

Photo Scavenger Hunt; The Nose Knows; Frelinghuysen Arboretum; 8am - 5pm

Morris County Tennis Tournament; Morristown vs TBA; County College of Morris; 3pm

Track and Field Varsity Track and Field Championships; Madison High School; ...

nourish.NJ, a Morris County nonprofit that has worked for over three decades to provide lasting solutions to hunger, homelessness and poverty, hosted its annual Share the Bounty event on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Rockaway River Country Club. Attendees celebrated the organization’s geographic and programmatic expansion plans, highlighting the recent purchase of a building in Victory ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - On Saturday, May 14th Letter Carriers across the country will take part in their 30th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive”. The drive, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), is America’s largest one-day food collection event that provides millions of pounds of food to local hunger relief agencies.

To help, all you need ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday May 12 from 1pm - 2pm. at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). There will be meat, produce, breads, canned and dry foods.

During the Morristown distribution, there will be drive up COVID vaccines. The vaccines will take place between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. (Rapid and PCR)

A distribution ...

SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 6, 2022 – The Overlook Foundation, the non-profit, private organization that supports Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center, kicked off a public campaign to raise funds for a multi-phase expansion and enhancement project that will transform the hospital, positioning it for future excellence.

The campaign, Overlook Ahead, will help to financially ...

Memorial Day Weekend Lifeguard Schedule Island Beach State Park will be staffed with lifeguards from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend. Swimming is only permitted in designated swim areas when lifeguards on are duty.

Additional Swim Areas Opening in June 

The following lakefront swim areas are anticipated to open for swimming in ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The heat is on.

With temperatures expected to soar, Morristown will be under a heat advisory Saturday from noon until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, with heat index values of up to 100 degrees expected. 

The National Weather Service offers the following tips to beat the heat:

Slow down: Reduce, eliminate or reschedule ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - According to WeatherReMarks, there may be dangerous weather headed to our area Monday afternoon.

Today’s line of storms will produce strong to damaging wind gusts (over 58mph) leading to possible isolated power outages, possible hail and may even lead to a tornado watch. 

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm, ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Letting rainwater leave your property can interfere with groundwater recharge and possibly cause flooding, ice slicks in the winter, and pollution of downstream lakes and streams.  Rain gardens are one possible solution available to homeowners. Commercial properties can use them too.

Step 1: Decide on rain garden placement

Find out where water is coming ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Macculloch Hall Historical House Tour attracted over 600 visitors this year. The name of this year’s tour was “Meet Me on the Corner of Macculloch and Miller,” because all the homes on the tour were within the neighborhood.

“Welcoming so many people to Macculloch Hall Historical Museum and the historic district really gave us hope. The last two ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police Department along with the Morris County Prosecutor's and Sheriff's departments are seeking help from the public in locating a 52 year old missing person from Parsippany.  The man was last seen on Sunday afternoon and is considered a possible endangered person. There is an updated photo attached.

The full news release issued by the joint ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police Department along with the Morris County Prosecutor's and Sheriff's departments are seeking help from the public in locating a 52 year old missing person from Parsippany.  The man was last seen on Sunday afternoon and is considered a possible endangered person.

The full news release issued by the joint departments is listed below:

Morris ...

MISSING PERSON 

The police are requesting the public's assistance in locating a Missing Person.

Caren was last seen walking out of the JCC on Northfield Avenue in West Orange today (May 20) around 11 a.m. wearing a white shirt and purple pants (see the second photo). She does not drive.

Caren is approximately 5'4' tall and 120 pounds.

If anyone has any ...

NEWARK – As supply chain issues continue to affect prices for new and used vehicles, Acting Attorney Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced separate settlements totaling nearly $400,000 with three car dealerships for alleged consumer protection violations.

The alleged violations included: failing to disclose prior accident history; deceptive ...

NEWARK, NJ – A Newark veterinarian who allegedly provided inadequate treatment that resulted in the untimely death of several animals had his license temporarily suspended, authorities announced.

Ehren Seth Yablon, who owns the Newark Veterinary Hospital, was charged in April by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office with animal cruelty, offering a diseased animal for sale, and ...

NEW JERSEY - Do you recognize the woman in the photo? The New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Transit Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the body of a woman that was fatally struck by a train in Monmouth County, in 2008. Anonymous tips are welcome.

According to the NJ State Police: On June 15, 2008, a female victim was struck by a New ...

CARTERET, NJ – Jack McGreevey, a battle-hardened Marine drill sergeant turned dogged advocate for his fellow veterans, who passed his passion for service to his son, former Gov. Jim McGreevey, died May 12.

He was 93.

Mr. McGreevey, of Carteret, was a constant presence throughout the 19th legislative district, serving in the legislative office since 1998. He proudly wore his ...

St. Mark's Episcopal Church in West Orange opened in 1828 and remained as an active congregation until it closed in 2004. After the church closed it saw only occasional use as a rental property for small fellowships. Over the years however financial resources were lacking to maintain the church, and it fell into a state of further disrepair and neglect. By spring 2015 diocesan trustees had ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Today is the last day to register to vote in the 2022 June Primary Election. The Morris County Clerk's Office will be open today for voter registration.

Residents can register to vote online, through the mail or in person.

Register to vote online HERE
Register to vote by mail. Mail your registration application form to Morris County Commissioner of Registration, PO ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi will draw ballot positions for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election today, Thursday April 14. The drawing will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m. as designated by a recent law which moved it one day earlier due to Good Friday. 

The drawing will be held in the Morris County Clerk's Office. Community members ...

NEW JERSEY - Cranford fourth graders raise money for charity through a lemonade stand. Plus, Glen Rock police discover 150 stolen prescription bottles in a man's car. And, Camden receives an EPA grant to clean up 'Brownfields.' Also, a Somerville pastor makes a request for residents to participate in 'Red Nose Day.'

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has ...

NEW JERSEY - First responders in Jersey City hold an active shooter drill. Plus, the former Ocean Spray plant in Bordentown City could become home to a mariujana business. And, the Montville softball team wins its first county title. Also "'Greta's Run" memorial 5k returns to Westfield, which helps raise money for local charities. 

TAPinto's ...

NEW JERSEY - The Girl and Boy Scouts of Hasbrouck Heights join together to clean their community. Plus, several Girl Scouts in South Plainfield receive scholarships. Also, a Rahway superintendent is honored. And a Westfield Boy Scout proposes a life-saving station near a local pond.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you ...