Morristown Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
February 27, 2026
BELMAR, NJ – On Saturday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m., the Irish will not be denied their march down Main Street in Belmar and Lake Como — not by wind, not by snow, and certainly not by a blizzard.After a powerful late-winter storm forced the unprecedented postponement of the 53rd Annual Belmar & ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A South Street dessert café is expanding its schedule for the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to better serve customers looking for a late-night stop after iftar and evening prayers.Semih Ozkaya, owner of The Meltique, a 100% halal dessert café located at 174 South St. in Morristown, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Hope One program and Thrive Morris Gives brought vital support services and donated supplies to the Morristown Green on February 24, 2026, offering relief to individuals in need during the heart of winter.Representatives from Thrive Morris Gives worked alongside Hope One ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Food lovers and community supporters will have a chance to sample dozens of dishes from across the region when the Rotary Club of Morristown brings back its annual “A Taste of Morristown” on Monday, March 2, 2026.The event, scheduled for the Westin Governor Morris Hotel, will ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The No. 7 seed Morristown boys basketball hung close early, but No. 10 seed Ridgewood’s balanced scoring and a decisive third quarter swung Thursday night’s NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Tournament game, as the Maroons defeated the Colonials 64-41 to bring Morristown’s ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — No. 5 seed Morristown boys ice hockey came out flying in its opening-round matchup of the 2026 NJSIAA Boys Ice Hockey – North, Public Tournament, but No. 4 seed Northern Highlands answered with a decisive surge and skated away with a 7-3 victory Thursday afternoon.The Colonials ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — No. 2 seed Morristown wasted no time taking control in the first round of the 2026 NJSIAA Girls Basketball North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Tournament, racing to a 22-3 first-quarter lead and cruising to a 56-20 win over No. 15 seed Memorial on Thursday afternoon.The Colonials ...
MORRISTOWN — The Morris School District will hold an Autism & Neurodiversity Awareness Celebration on Saturday, April 11, 2026, inviting families and community members to an outdoor morning of activities focused on inclusion, awareness, and connection.The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From historic walking tours and winter hikes to live music, dance, family-friendly performances, and cultural celebrations, Morris County is packed with things to do as February turns to March. Residents and visitors can choose from outdoor adventures, arts and entertainment, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation is pleased to announce that Gilead Sciences Inc.’s Gilead Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to create a thriving health ecosystem, has awarded the college a $150,000 grant in support of its forthcoming Center for Health ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Band-Aids. Movies. Color television. Bubble Wrap. Bar codes. What do all of these have in common? They were all invented in the great state of New Jersey! From M&M’s and Graham crackers to solar panels, transistors, flexible film, and even the modern submarine, New Jersey is ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Costco members are being notified by telephone alert and written notice about a voluntary recall of Ajinomoto Foods North America’s Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice due to the potential presence of glass contamination, according to information provided directly to customers.Costco ...
MORRISTOWN — A local insurance agent is using social media to start a conversation many pet owners are already having at home: how to plan for unexpected vet bills while giving pets the care they need.In a recent post, Teri DiGrande, a State Farm Insurance Agent, struck a familiar chord with pet ...
MORRIS PLAINS— Morris Plains Borough officials and residents gathered this week to begin shaping the future of the former Idlewild Pool, marking the first step in a community-driven effort to convert the long-closed, spring-fed swimming facility into a passive public park that could be known as ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown residents have received Dean's List and Honor's List recognition from area colleges and universities. Marcos Garcia has been named to the Honor's List at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck for the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the Honors ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP — The Morris Township Committee opened its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 (7:05 p.m.) with the announcement that former Mayor and Committeeman Mark Dorofy has left the dais to take a new role as chief of staff to the state Commissioner of Banking and Insurance in the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope is offering their free weekly food distributions. A free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday February 26 from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday February 27 ...
MORRISTOWN — The Morristown girls ice hockey team mounted a third-period rally, but the comeback came up short as the Colonials dropped a 10-6 decision to Kent Place in the 2026 NJSIAA Girls Hockey Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 25.Morristown (7-4) was led by Eloise Downes, who finished with three ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — NJ’s biggest and best Mac & Cheese Fest is back — and it’s going to begrate! Mac and cheese lovers, rejoice: the cheesiest day of the year returns on Saturday, February 28,2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM at the Morristown Armory.If you’ve been craving ooey-gooey goodness, your ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner. There are lots being discussed this week including Project Graduation Fashion Show, Life Design Lab Exhibition Night, Interact Club Red Cross Fundraiser, Nourish NJ Food Drive and a Market Street Mission Prom Dress SaleSee the full ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris School District will hold their monthly Board of Education meeting tonight, Wednesday February 25 in the Morristown High School Learning Commons. The public meeting will take place at 7:30pm, after the Executive Session which begins at 6:30pm.To read the full agenda ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Planning Board will hold its regular public meeting Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Council/Court Room on the first floor of the Municipal Building, 200 South Street, according to the posted agenda.While the agenda is labeled as “to the extent now known,” ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A key connector in Morris Township will be closed to through traffic for three months beginning Monday, March 2, as the County of Morris undertakes replacement of the aging Gaston Bridge.Gaston Road, a one-mile stretch linking Sussex Turnpike and Washington Valley Road, will ...
Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center and Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center have been named among the world’s best hospitals according to Newsweek for the eighth consecutive year. Both hospitals were also named “All-Time Champions” for earning a spot on the list every year the award ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A light burst of snow and patchy black ice could make for slick travel during the Wednesday morning commute, with forecasters warning that untreated roads may be especially slippery in the early hours.Light snow was falling early Wednesday, with up to 1–2 inches possible in ...
NEW JERSEY — This brutally cold winter has been hard on everyone, but for New Jersey’s older adults, it can be dangerously isolating. A new national study by Choice Mutual, a life insurance company specializing in final expense coverage, has found that 24% of New Jersey seniors living alone — ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The curtain closed to cheers Tuesday night as the 2026 winners of Morristown ONSTAGE were announced following an evening of standout performances at the Mayo Performing Arts Center.Taking top honors in the 19 & Over category was McKenzie Hegarty, while Ollie Eaton claimed ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Boys Basketball team will be the No. 7 seed in the 2026 NJSIAA Boys Basketball North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Tournament. The Colonials will face No. 10 seed Ridgewood in the First Round.The matchups and brackets are as follows: No. 1 seed Montclair vs No. 16 seed ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Girls Basketball team will be the No. 2 seed in the 2026 NJSIAA Girls Basketball North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Tournament. The Colonials will face No. 15 seed Memorial in the First Round.The matchups and brackets are as follows: No. 1 seed West Orange vs No. 16 ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A night centered on community connection, youth engagement, and public safety is returning to Morris County late winter as the NJ Coalition for Education and Positive Choices hosts its Annual Law Enforcement Night on Thursday, March 6, 2026, at Mennen Sports Arena.Open to ...