Morristown Top Stories
By JAKE NEMCEK
March 11, 2026
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Reminder! As of early March 2026, trails at the Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ, are closed to the public until further notice due to an active, localized outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) affecting wild bird ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township officials are notifying registered voters in Voting Districts 20 and 23 that their polling location has changed ahead of the upcoming Special General Election on Thursday, April 16, 2026.According to township officials, voters who previously cast ballots at ...
The choices we make at the table influence not only how we feel today, but also our long-term health. When it comes to colorectal cancer, diet can play a critical role.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common, yet highly preventable, cancers worldwide.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County will return to Morristown on Saturday, March 14, 2026, stepping off at 12:00 noon and continuing a tradition rooted in local history, Irish culture, and decades of community celebration.Organizers say the annual parade is designed as a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Town Council held a brief but event-filled meeting Tuesday night, March 10, recognizing Women’s History Month, hearing public comments on disability awareness, and receiving an update on a major school tree-planting initiative.The meeting opened with a moment of ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Police Department handled more than 5,000 calls for service in January 2026, according to the department’s monthly activity report.Police responded to 5,083 calls for service during the month, reflecting the wide range of incidents officers manage daily ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown has announced two new exhibits as part of its “America at 250 — One Place, Many Stories” programming.The new exhibitions are titled “Washington, Dolley, Franklin: Voices that Shaped a Nation” and “Thomas Nast Celebrates Independence ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Families in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains will have several chances to celebrate the Easter season later this month, with community egg hunts planned across the three municipalities.In Morristown, the town’s Recreation Department is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt ...
Irish roots run deep in Morris County.They run through Jockey Hollow, where Gen. George Washington declared an army holiday on St. Patrick’s Day to thank his Irish soldiers.They extend to Hibernia (Latin for Ireland) in Rockaway, so named because the region’s iron mines attracted countless Irish ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township has selected Samantha Rothman to fill the vacant Township Committee seat left by the resignation of Committeeman Mark J. Gyorfy, officials announced.Rothman was nominated and approved by the committee to serve in the seat on a temporary basis until the general ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — After a strong response to its inaugural Upstairs/Downstairs Tour last weekend, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is bringing the experience back for a second round on Saturday, March 14.The Morristown museum announced the additional tours after what it described as overwhelming ...
TRENTON - New Jersey law enforcement agencies will participate in the next “Goal: Zero High‑Visibility Enforcement” detail March 10. This month’s enforcement will focus on impaired and distracted driving, with agencies across the state conducting coordinated operations during this period. As Goal: ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — With warmer weather arriving after what he described as a “brutal winter,” Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty used a video message Monday, March 9, to ask residents to help the town address potholes and spring cleanup concerns.Dougherty said potholes have emerged across town following ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Committee approved a series of zoning and redevelopment ordinances tied to the township’s fourth-round affordable housing plan following a lengthy meeting that drew extensive public comment from residents concerned about traffic, density, environmental ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A local appeal is underway to help Karen Zabriskie find a living kidney donor, as family and supporters ask the community to consider a potentially life-changing act of compassion.In a message shared with the community, Donna Tissot urged residents to think about what becoming a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Schuyler Place in Morristown will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, March 10, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews perform excavation work tied to the Morris County Courthouse project.The closure will allow workers to excavate the roadway and install sanitary ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - A 1.3-magnitude earthquake hit about 5 kilometers northeast of Whitehouse Station Sunday evening.The earthquake was felt around 9:04 p.m. March 8, and it was at a depth of about 8.4 kilometers.There have been a number of small earthquakes in the area recently, including a ...
Morristown, NJ—The award-winning Morristown High School Theatre Program’s spring production of Fiddler on the Roof opens this coming Thursday, March 12, with four performances in total through Sunday, March 15. Tickets are still available, but they are going fast, and some performances may sell ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris Museum will celebrate its legacy in the performing arts with an evening of music, elegance, and fundraising at its Annual Gala on Saturday, April 11.The museum’s signature benefit event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature French jazz by longtime Morris Museum ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner. There are lots being discussed this week including Fiddler on the Roof is this week, Project Graduation Fashion Show, SGO Pickleball tournament, National Art Honor Society application, Prom Dress Sale and the Colonial Corner Sports ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s Town Council is set to take up a wide-ranging agenda on Tuesday night, with tax appeal settlements, redevelopment action on Washington Street, affordable housing matters, and several community event approvals among the items scheduled for consideration.The regular ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township officials are set to take up a significant affordable housing package, several zoning ordinances, and the appointment of a successor to a vacant Township Committee seat during a special meeting on Monday, March 9.The meeting is scheduled to begin with a closed ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — Residents will have an opportunity to give back this St. Patrick’s season when a community blood drive comes to the Morris Plains Community Center on Thursday, March 12, 2026.The drive will run from 1 to 7 p.m. at the community center, located at 51 Jim Fear Drive in Morris ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Gardeners, plant lovers, and spring shoppers will have a chance to stock up for the growing season when the Garden Club of Morristown holds its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9 at the New Vernon Fire House.The sale will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 22 Village Road in New ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday, March 9 - Friday March 13MONDAY MARCH 9Morris Township Special Committee Meeting; Municipal Building; 6pmMoonlight Meditation; Morristown and Morris Township Library; 8:30pmTUESDAY MARCH 10Book Sale; Morristown and ...
COLTS NECK, NJ — A proposal to rename one of the Colts Neck Township Board of Education’s elementary schools after Donald Trump is drawing attention and debate within the Colts Neck community…and the news is being shared around the country. The idea was introduced by board member Robert Scales ...
On March 5, 2026, Impact100 Garden State—a women-led philanthropic organization—celebrated reaching its highest-ever membership of 432 women at its 13th Annual Big Reveal, held at Basking Ridge Country Club. Thanks to this milestone, the group will award $432,000 to regional nonprofits during its ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown area is set for a taste of spring to start the week, with sunshine and temperatures climbing well into the 60s and 70s before showers and a cooler pattern return later in the week.Sunny and Warm to Start the WeekMonday will be sunny with a high near 67 degrees, as a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Irish dancing is a longstanding part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in New Jersey, known for its fast footwork, traditional music, and cultural connection to Ireland’s heritage. Performances often accompany parades, festivals, and pub gatherings during the March holiday ...