MORRISTOWN, NJ-  The seeds for the Morris County Basketball Tournament have been released. The Morristown High School boys' basketball team secured the No. 6 seed, Delbarton grabs No. 1.

After a 5-5 first 10 games for the Colonials, the boys' team has earned a first round bye in the preliminary round and will play the winner of  No.11 seed Randolph ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The seeds for the Morris County Basketball Tournament have been released and the Morristown High School girls'  basketball team  grab the No. 7 seed.

The girls sit at 6-6 and will face No. 26 Parsippany in the preliminary round on Saturday January 26. With a win, the Colonials would face the winner of No. 23 Parsippany Hills and No. 10 St.

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Senior Tim Fell made the most of his first career start, scoring a team-high 14 points as Chatham snapped its seven-game losing streak with a 50-37 win over Morristown-Beard on Friday night.

Not only did the 6-3 Fell lead the team in scoring in replacing the injured Andrew Bergman in the lineup, he said all the right things after the game as well. See the video interview with ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Morristown High School's Girls in STEM Club held their second annual "Girls in STEM Day" on Friday January 11. The Club in partnership with the Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) received a grant from the McGuinn Family Foundation to host the event. Fifty eighth-grade girls from Frelinghuysen Middle School, Morris Plains Borough School, and Unity Charter ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Ten Unity Charter School students were recently nominated to take part in planning a “Mission to Mars” with the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF).  During the summer, NYLF offers students a unique learning experience for bright, forward-thinking middle school students who will evolve into our next generation of innovators, engineers, doctors, forensic ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Unity Charter School has many unique traditions and opportunities to encourage students to enjoy learning, and to promote curiosity about the world they live in.  In the lower school one activity students take part in, is our “For the Love of Reading” (FLOR) project. FLOR is a celebration of literacy that deepens students’ connections to books they are ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Joseph Caputo of Morris Township was among the six Eagle Scouts honored by the Morris County Freeholders on Wednesday January 9. Among the honorees were Caputo of Troop 112, Josh Knowle of Parsippany Troop 72, Anthony Vrhovc of Rockaway Township Troop 160, Galen Wu of Mountain Lakes Troop 173, Michael Olsen of Rockaway Township Troop 113 and Jared Seal of Lake Hopatcong ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Unity Charter School student, Stevie Robinson, will join the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet School, in New York City.  The program she will join is a flagship program for ballet performers and attracts students from all over the world.  Robinson not only auditioned, but she placed in the top 1% of all dancers and will receive a platinum scholarship. 

The ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  For the 2nd consecutive year, Morristown High School is participating in the New York Jets “Upstander of the Week” Program.  In order to be chosen, students must encourage positive dialogue among their peers and work to ensure that all students are respected and valued as members of the MHS community, 

This week, Kai Birch was selected as the ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 21. There are many closures for the holiday in Morristown as well as nearby events celebrating and observing the holiday.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures

Morris County Library is closed
Morristown Town Hall is closed
Morris County Court House is closed
Schools in the Morris School District are closed
Post ...

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J-The Morris County Office of Emergency Management continues to focus on the expected weekend storm which is set to arrive Saturday evening. The data that the weather authority has  reviewed suggests that snow is expected to last into Sunday morning, with an expecting a snow/sleet mix and even some occasional rainfall.

Morris County road crews are ...

TRENTON, NJ – In 2016, 53 people in New Jersey loss their lives in a fire and another 239 sustained injuries from deadly blazes. Legislation sponsored by state Assembly members Annette Quijano, Joe Danielsen and Annette Chaparro hopes to prevent such deaths and injuries as part of the “New Home Fire Safety Act.” 

The measure cleared the Assembly Housing and Community ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Morristown Police are alerting residents that eight blue United States Postal Service collection mailboxes have been vandalized.

According to police, the mailboxes were damaged and/or pried open during the first week of January. There is reason to believe that mail was possibly stolen from the mailboxes during this incident, they said. Morristown Police ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Grab the gloves and shovels....the weekend is here! There are many events on TAP this weekend, but with the snow in the forecast, events may be postponed or cancelled. Please call ahead.

Friday January 18

Friday Morning Yoga with Munah Hayes, Morristown Library; 9:30am

Puppet Theater; Morris County Library; 10am

Friday Films: Adrift (PG13); Morris ...

BURLINGTON, NJ – Four Morristown arts organizations have been nominated for Discover Jersey Arts People's Choice Awards, and the Town of Morrisotwn also has a nomination in the category "Favorite Downtown Arts District."

In addition to Morristown's nomination for Downtown Arts District, the other nominees are:

MPAC: Mayo Performing Arts Center in the Large ...

NEW JERSEY, NJ -- With almost 25 percent of all American adults having no retirement savings or pension, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on “Best States to Retire” list for 2019. To the surprise of few people, New Jersey ranked among the most worst, landing at No. 46 among the 50 states of the U.S.

WalletHub compared every state across 46 key metrics. The ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – With the freezing temperatures upon us, experts state that several key factors play an important role in maintaining a warm and safe home throughout the long, cold winter. 

“Maintenance is keep when it comes to your home running safely and efficiently,” said Mike Iarrapino, owner of Edison Heating and Cooling. “Ensuring that your home is air ...

Morristown, NJ –Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center has been recognized by the New Jersey Hospital Association with the prestigious 2019 Excellence in Quality Improvement Award for its work to decrease readmission rates for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

“Morristown Medical Center has been diligently assessing and enhancing its ...

UNION, NJ - You're probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pet’s health?

The Westfield Veterinary Group has some tips to keep your pet safe during the cold New Jersey winter.

Limit the time outdoors since ears and toes are prone to frostbite.
Check paws ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The partial shutdown of the Federal Government is now in its third week.

The Interfaith Food Pantry believes that the partial shutdown has impacted the lives of many employees and their families.  As time goes on, the need for additional resources, such as food increases.  The Interfaith Food Pantry, with locations in Morristown and Morris Plains (in the Central ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown High School Fencing Program is holding a fundraiser on January 15 to benefit the program. The program is just coming off a successful weekend tournament where the boys' team took 2nd place in the County Tournament and the girls' team took 3rd.

Community members are invited to eat in or take out lunch and/or dinner at Portofino's Restaurant on January ...

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ -  There are important changes being implemented to the 2019 plastic container recycling rules, stated The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority.

Starting this month in Morris Plains, Boonton, Boonton Township, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Chester Borough, Denville, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Mine Hill, Netcong, Pequannock, Rockaway ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - There is now a No Smoking Policy on 20,197 acres of land managed by the Morris County Park Commission. The policy includes no smoking at 38 facilities, 244.3 miles of trails, including 73.3 miles of Patriots’ Path trail. The ban conform with the New Jersey State’s Chapter Law 64 of prohibition of smoking at public parks and beaches.

The smoking ...

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - This Valentine's Day give the person you love the gift of beautiful roses while helping to support the Morris Township Office of Emergency Management.

Roses will be on sale February 12th from 12 noon - 7 pm, February 13th from 8am - 8pm and February 14th (Valentine's Day) from 7am -6pm at the Hillside Fire House, located at 132 Western ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County Sheriff's officers came to the Malcolm Forbes Amphitheater at the Morristown Medical Center to make a donation and remember one of their own who was lost to breast cancer on Wednesday.

"We don't forget," James Gannon, Morris County Sheriff, said. "Lisa di Palma Bonfiglio was a phenomenal woman who was at CSI, on our crime scene ...

 UNION, NJ – Today’s high is forecasted to be about 12 degrees, but it will feel like -7 degrees.  Aside from keeping yourself, your neighbors and your pets safe, the Red Cross offers the following information on preventing frozen pipes.

Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, ...

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Last night's storm didn't drop as much snow and ice as anticipated but it did knocked out power to some residents in Morris Township.

Jersey Central Power & Light is reporting about 1,500 customers are without power in the area of Raynor Road and Hanover Avenue. The utility company said the cause of the outage is due to tree damage and they ...

Today Republican Donald Dinsmore announced the endorsement of  2017 Republican Lieutanant Governor Candidate Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo. 

Mayor Rendo said, “ I met Don during a campaign trip of New Jersey Republicans to Florida on behalf of Marco Rubio when he ran to  win a U.S. Senate seat in 2016. I was impressed with Don’s  work ethic, intellect ...

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Former Morris Plains resident Stephen Corcoran (51) has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for sexual assault charges, announced Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp.

According to authorities, Corcoran pled guilty to four (4) separate counts of Sexual Assault, all crimes of the second degree.  These charges represent separate acts of sexual ...

TRENTON, NJ— If you have an outstanding arrest warrant for a municipal court case issued before 2003, your case may have been dismissed.

The New Jersey Supreme Court today dismissed over 780,000 minor municipal court warrants that have gone unresolved for 15 years or more. One of the cases dismissed dates back to 1976.

The order comes after a report by a three-judge panle recommended ...

WARREN, NJ -   You may not think that you know Jean Paul Bergeron, II, but you do.  He has been a friend to the families in East Brunswick and the surrounding area for many years.  He loves your kids.  He smiles at you, too.  He is infinitely patient.  He is kind and good-humored.  He is Santa Claus at the Brunswick Square Mall.

Following a path ...

TRENTON, NJ - Legislation signed last summer prohibiting smoking at public beaches and parks in New Jersey goes into effect today. The bill, S-2534, updates the “New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act of 2006.”

According to the American Lung Association, more than 480,000 people die from tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, making it the leading cause of preventable death ...

BELMAR, NJ — Tucked along the east side of Belmar's boardwalk at Fourth Avenue is its newest “dune garden,” adding to the growing beachscape barrier designed to help protect the oceanfront from powerful storms.

Stretching from Fourth to Fifth Avenues, the 1,500-square foot area includes various types of dune grass, native and other suitable plants, and ...

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - Sandals and Beaches resorts will eliminate all Styrofoam from their resorts in the Caribbean starting Feb. 1, 2019. Sandals operates 19 resorts on seven islands including the Bahamas, Grenada, and Turks & Caicos. 

"As we enter the New Year, it's incredibly important to our Sandals family that environmental sustainability remains a key ...