Morristown Top Stories
By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
February 4, 2026
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Morristown is mourning the loss of Alice Lloyd, the longtime co-owner of The Grand Café and a familiar presence in the community’s dining scene, who died on Feb. 3, 2026. She was 84.Her passing comes just weeks after the death of her husband, Desmond Lloyd, the Morristown ...
A recall has been issued for two plush toys sold at Hobby Lobby after reports that parts can detach and release small beads, creating a choking hazard for young children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall covers the Giraffe Plush Toy with a clip and the Llama Plush ...
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The TD Bank branch located at 177 Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park has closed, with the shutdown taking effect on Jan. 29, 2026.In a letter sent to customers, Beatrice Romao, Retail Market President, said the bank would maintain existing customer services and account ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown residents have received Dean's List and Honor's List recognition from area colleges and universities. Nicholas Carobene has been named to the Dean's List at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differ from that of most other universities ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — No. 3 seed Morristown-Beard used a fast start and a deep, balanced scoring attack to defeat No. 14 seed Morristown, 81-48, Tuesday night, Feb. 3. in the Morris County Boys Basketball Tournament. The Crimson opened the game with a 27-point first quarter and never let up, taking a ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Sophomore Nawel Ibazatene Lefebvre reached a major milestone Tuesday night, scoring her 1,000th career point as No. 2 seed Morristown pulled away for a 65-52 win over No. 15 seed West Morris on Feb. 3 in the Morris County Girls Basketball Tournament. Lefebvre powered the ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Noah Shaffer, 26, of Paterson, has been charged in connection with an armed robbery reported in Morristown on Feb. 15, 2025, announced the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office officials and the Morristown Bureau of Police .According to authorities, Morristown Bureau of Police ...
EDISON, NJ - Spring may ‘only’ be less than two months away, but in New Jersey, frigid temperatures have homeowners cranking up the heat. According to Scotch Plains resident Mike Iarrapino, owner of Edison Heating and Cooling, ensuring that your home’s heating system is working safely and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A new program at Morristown High School is aiming to help student artists turn creativity into real-world opportunity.The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF), in partnership with the high school, announced the launch of the Artisan Academy, a pathway designed to support student ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: The Department of Arts & Humanities at County College of Morris (CCM) will host a special presentation, free and open to the public, by renowned historian Dr. Maxine Lurie on Thursday, February 12, at 12:30 p.m., in the Learning Resource Center, Room 121. The talk, “250 Years Ago: ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Market Street Mission said it served 156,164 meals and provided 48,637 nights of safe shelter in 2025 across its New Jersey locations, including Morristown, Asbury Park, Newton and Paterson.The Mission reports that 30 men graduated from its Life Change Addiction Recovery Program in ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — New Jersey travelers who arrive at airport security without a REAL ID (or another federally accepted form of identification) could face a new out-of-pocket cost beginning Feb. 1, 2026, according to a public advisory shared by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.The message ...
Cancer prevention starts with one simple but powerful decision: prioritizing your health. Staying up to date on routine doctor appointments, recommended screenings, and prevention practices can save your life. The earlier cancer is detected, the sooner treatment can begin—often before symptoms even ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown girls swim team has grabbed the No. 2 seed in the 2026 NJSIAA North 1, Group A Tournament. The Colonials have a bye in the first round and will face the winner of No. 3 Montclair vs No. 7 Sparta.The brackets are: No. 1 seed Passaic TechNo. 2 seed MorristownNo. 3 ...
MENDHAM, NJ — Morristown boys ice hockey scored in every period and overcame an early two-goal deficit to earn a 3-2 win over Mendham Minutemen ice hockey on Monday night, Feb. 2.Mendham struck first when Kacper Lesiak opened the scoring in the first period, and later added a second tally from ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new, sophisticated operating room (OR) simulation lab for advanced nurse training and education at The Institute for Nursing Excellence, located at the Eisenhower Building in Livingston. The OR simulation lab is designed to replicate real-world OR ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Families looking for an indoor winter activity with a history twist can celebrate Presidents’ Day and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum through a hands-on program designed for children who love trains, mysteries, and interactive learning.The museum is ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 50 Woodland Ave., with the meeting also viewable via Zoom.The board is scheduled to vote on meeting minutes from the Jan. 12, 2026 reorganization ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner. There are lots being discussed this week including Class of '29 Valentine's fundraiser donations needed, Class of '27 Valentines Carnation Sale, MHS Library Labubu contest, MHS Guidance Mock Admissions Night, AP African American ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Groundhog Day delivered a split decision across the region Monday, as New Jersey’s local forecasters — and the nation’s most famous groundhog — issued competing predictions about how much winter is left.At Turtle Back Zoo, Lady Edwina of Essex saw her shadow during the zoo’s ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Need a last-minute Valentine’s gift (or want to plan ahead)? The Hillside Hose Company will again turn its firehouse into a one-stop Valentine’s shop, offering roses, gifts and ready-to-go arrangements in the days leading up to — and including — Valentine’s Day.The sale will be ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Colonial Grill Food Truck will open for special hours on Monday, Feb. 2 to raise funds for Damaris, a friend of the business who is battling cancer, according to the owners of Colonial Grill.The food truck will be open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 3 W. Park Place in Morristown, and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday, February 2 through Friday February 6MONDAY FEBRUARY 2NJSIAA Swim Meet; Morristown vs TBD at Morristown; 4pmMorris Township Planning Board Meeting; Municipal Building; 7pmMorristown Boys Ice Hockey vs West Morris ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Multiple fire departments responded early Sunday morning to a reported structure fire along Route 10 in Whippany after residents called 911 reporting fire coming from the attic area.Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed an active fire involving the attic space. Both residents were ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A stretch of bright skies will dominate the week across Morris County, but it will come with midwinter bite, including wind chills near zero and overnight lows in the single digits. A potential snowmaker could return by Friday afternoon, according to the latest seven-day ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — It’s almost time for one of winter’s most enduring traditions: Groundhog Day, observed each year on Feb. 2. On Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, the spotlight will once again fall on Punxsutawney Phil — joined by several closer-to-home New Jersey forecasters, including Lady Edwina of Essex, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking a tough stand against what she calls “unaccountable, untrained and lawless” US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who have boots on the ground in New Jersey and elsewhere.Sherrill wants these armed and masked federal officers to end raids, ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Local food lovers won’t have to wait for spring to enjoy farm-fresh produce and artisan goods. Grow It Green Morristown's Winter Market, is open today and every Sunday through April at the Convent Train Station in Morris Township.The market will run every Sunday from 9:30 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s wrestling team used a fast-starting lineup and a string of bonus-point wins to earn a 60-18 victory over Belvidere on Saturday morning, Jan. 31.Morristown piled up points early with three straight forfeits at 113, 120 and 126, then quickly turned the dual into a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — No. 14 seed Morristown is moving on in the Morris County Boys Basketball Tournament.Behind a game-high 21 points from Kaidan Martin and a dominant double-double from Jack Hayes, Morristown held off No. 14 seed Whippany Park, 53-50, on Saturday, Jan. 31, to punch its ticket to the ...