Morristown Top Stories
By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
March 16, 2026
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — The Morris Plains Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 531 Speedwell Ave., with a light agenda that includes resolution memorializations, committee reports and discussion of a revised application process.Among the items ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will offer a virtual look at 19th-century cooking later this month with a free lunchtime program exploring historic coconut dessert recipes once made by local families.The program, “Virtual Farm to Table: 19th Century Style — Baking with Coconuts,” ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County is among 16 counties in New Jersey placed under a tornado watch Monday as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.The National Weather Service issued the watch through 7 p.m., cautioning that a few ...
RARITAN BAY, NJ - Okay, I'll admit it. I grew up hating Irish soda bread. Too dry. Not good toasted. Weird shape. People brought it to my house every St. Patrick's Day, and I graciously accepted it and tried to palm it off on my guests. I made sure that everyone had some to take home. Oy, such a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – A Montville man is under arrest after making threats against law enforcement and pointing what was later found to be a pellet gun at a responding officer, according to a release from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Montville Township Police Chief Andrew Caggiano.According ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris School District Board of Education is set to tackle a wide-ranging agenda at its regular business meeting on Monday, March 16, with presentations on student safety, the preliminary 2026-27 budget and district goals, along with votes on grants, policy revisions, staffing ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday, March 16 - Friday March 20MONDAY MARCH 16Morristown Baseball Scrimmage vs Montville at Montville; 4pmMorristown Softball scrimmage vs Whippany Park at Whippany Park; 4pmMorris Township Planning Board Meeting; Municipal ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A round of showers and thunderstorms, some of them potentially severe, is expected to move through the area today, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts and hazardous travel conditions before a sharp cooldown arrives overnight.According to the forecast, today ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Green filled the streets of downtown Morristown on Saturday as thousands of spectators gathered for the 2026 Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Stepping off at noon on March 14, the annual parade brought together marching bands, pipe and drum groups, Irish dance schools, first ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township police officers conducting an investigation into a local business posing as a health spa uncovered prostitution at the strip mall, according to the agency.The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) says they had received complaints regarding ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Women in Business Network will celebrate women-owned businesses and community leadership later this month at the Morristown Women in Business Awards, scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center’s Starlight Ballroom.The event will run from 5:30 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — It begins soon - the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a t-shirt with that product name written on it. Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — As the Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade approaches this Saturday, officials are reminding residents and visitors to plan ahead for a safe ride home and avoid getting behind the wheel after drinking.In a public safety message issued ahead of the celebration, officials stressed ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morris School District officials outlined long-term building needs across its schools during a “State of Our Facilities” presentation held March 9, offering residents an early look at projects that could be included in a bond referendum expected in fall 2026.The presentation ...
Atlantic Health is home to four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals for 2026, including Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, one of only 38 Gold Standard Hospitals in the nation. The Top Hospitals list is an annual assessment of hospitals across the nation conducted by the health care research firm, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to downtown Morristown on Saturday, March 14, with the line of march featuring pipe bands, Irish dance schools, first responders, veterans groups, community organizations, local businesses and youth sports teams.The parade is ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The arrival of warmer weather means the return of farmers market season across the area, with both Morris Plains and Morristown preparing to welcome shoppers back for another year of fresh produce, local goods and community gatherings.The Morris Plains Farmers Market will open for ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — Puzzle fans in Morris Plains will have a chance to put their teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test this spring at a community jigsaw puzzle event hosted by the borough’s Recreation Commission.The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown High School seniors are being encouraged to apply for a new round of scholarships through the Morris Educational Foundation, which is offering more than 30 scholarship opportunities this year totaling over $400,000.The scholarships are available to graduating seniors ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - After nearly a month of service disruptions that impacted thousands of daily commuters across New Jersey, NJ Transit has announced that trains will resume their normal weekday schedules, bringing relief to riders who rely on the system to travel to and from work.The disruptions, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The weekend ahead offers a wide range of activities for residents and visitors, from live music and theater performances to history programs, markets and one of the region’s most anticipated annual celebrations. The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, returning to South ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown officials are recognizing Officer Eric Steele as DWI Officer of the Year after he made 89 drunk-driving arrests during the 2025 calendar year, according to an announcement from town public safety leadership.Public Safety Director Michael Corcoran and Police Chief Darnell ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Morristown is set for this Saturday, and the Morristown Department of Public Safety is advising residents and visitors to plan ahead for road closures and temporary changes to parking garage access.Road closures will begin at ...
Morristown, NJ — Unity Charter School has been selected as one of only eight school districts across New Jersey to participate in the New Jersey Department of Education’s inaugural Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Innovation Network, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen inclusive ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Officials from Roxbury met this week with a federal government representative and “expressed stern and direct opposition” to the proposed conversion of a Ledgewood warehouse into an immigrant processing center, said Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo.The virtual meeting took place Tuesday, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is looking for a creative part-time teaching artist to help lead hands-on art experiences for children and young adults in its historic gardens.The position is part of the museum’s “Make it! Grow it! Learn it!” program, which blends art, history, ...
NEW JERSEY — The cost of long-term care services in the Garden State outpaces the national average and increased year over year, according to CareScout's Cost of Care Survey, which tracks long-term care costs and highlights the financial impact of aging on families.The 2025 survey found that ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) has awarded $11,600 in grants to support new educational programs and classroom initiatives across the Morris School District, further enhancing learning opportunities for students.The latest round of grants was announced at the January 12 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – March 10, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. 1776 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope is offering their free weekly food distributions. A free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday March 12 from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday March 13 in ...