ROXBURY, NJ - Responding to Gov. Phil Murphy's relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, Roxbury on Thursday reopened to the public municipal playgrounds that have been closed since mid-March.

Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd said the township is adhering to U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance for the playground opening, particularly in terms of signs that instruct users ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury Public Library is happy to announce that starting July 6 it is resuming passport service.

Here's how it's going to work:

Save yourself some time and look through the U.S. State Department's extensive travel hub and passport information page here. Read closely all the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Roxbury restaurants that set up tents recently for outdoor dining, assuming it would be a very temporary way to get back to business, might be using them for longer than they anticipated.

Although he planned to loosen restrictions on indoor dining in New Jersey on July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy announced today he will delay the reopening. He provided no timetable of ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Meeting in the Horseshoe Lake Park pavilion, a structure it built for the township in 1993, the Roxbury Rotary Club on Thursday welcomed local firefighter Bill Diamond as its new president.

Diamond, 50, a plumber and member of Roxbury Company 1 Fire and EMS in Succasunna, replaces Steve Alford as the club's leader. He said he looks forward to continuing the ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The public is invited to a Friday event where inspiring messages will be painted on rocks to be placed throughout Roxbury and beyond in honor of Maya Guberman and Christopher D’Amico, two young people whose deaths inspired movements promoting kindness.

The event, sponsored by the Roxbury Rotary Club, is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the island in Horseshoe Lake ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A motorcade of well-wishers that including Roxbury Police Chief Marc Palanchi recently brought some 100th birthday cheer to Charlie Russo, an Air Force veteran and member of the Roxbury Ever Young Seniors group.

Russo, who lives in Mine Hill, celebrated his big day June 10.

About 30 people, including many members of the Ever Young club, joined in the ...

Hello Gorgeous, we missed you! 

The European Wax Centers of Roxbury, Denville and Parsippany are pleased to announce that we are reopening on Monday, June 22!

In celebration of the reopening, EWC is offering a wide array of promotions to enhance our guests' experiences. 

Now through July 31, eligible Frontline Heroes will enjoy a one-time free service of their choice ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris County Sheriff's Office is crediting both its Project Lifesaver Program with helping one of its officers recently find, in less than ten minutes, a missing older man.

Morris County Sheriff's Officer Travis Somerville found the man, who suffers with dementia, in just seven minutes, said the Sheriff's Office. "Once the man was located, Officer ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The harmful algal blooms are back on Lake Hopatcong but scientists are already fighting back, starting in Landing Channel.

A recent test of the lake found concentrations of harmful algal blooms (HABs) that last summer would have prompted officials to consider closing public beaches and warning people to keep away from the water, said Lake Hopatcong Foundation Chairman Marty ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A private memorial service for Amani Kildea, the adopted son of Redeemer Lutheran Church Pastor Tom Kildea, is scheduled for Monday as authorities continue investigating the cause of the 20-year-old’s Black man's death and activists allege a lynching.

In-person attendance at the service is “by invite only,” due to COVID-19 concerns, ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Quinnipiac University recently gave some Facebook praise to Brendan Dillon, a first lieutenant with Roxbury Fire and First Aid Co. 2 and one of a group of Quinnipiac students who recently formed the school’s first student-run emergency medical service.

Dillon, 21, lives in Mount Arlington and is headed for his senior year at Quinnipiac, where he is studying ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Santino Crosson, a 17-year-old from Randolph who went missing June 10, was found - alive and safe - in Tarrytown, NY, said officials today.

Crosson  was found June 13 by the New York State Police said County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker and Randolph Township ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Students in Roxbury’s public schools, forced to receive remote instruction since March when school buildings were shuttered due to COVID 19, will return to classrooms for 2½  hours each day when school opens this fall, according to the latest plan.

In addition to the 2½ hours of “in-person instruction” each day, ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Quinnipiac University recently gave some Facebook praise to Brendan Dillon, a first lieutenant with Roxbury Fire and First Aid Co. 2 and one of a group of Quinnipiac students who recently formed the school’s first student-run emergency medical service.

Dillon, 21, lives in Mount Arlington and is headed for his senior year at Quinnipiac, where he is studying ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury High School graduating class of 2020 - a group of students that saw its final three months of school upended by the COVID-19 pandemic - was honored today in a videotaped "virtual graduation" sendoff.

The 80-minute-long video includes songs by the Roxbury High School choir, speeches by class officers and school district officials and ...

When a New Jersey employee is injured on the job, they may not always be certain on what steps to take to protect their rights and how to receive medical treatment for their injuries.  It is very important to seek the advice of a qualified and experienced New Jersey workers’ compensation attorney who will fight on your behalf. The lawyers at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm have the ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A Morristown lawyer lied about making campaign contributions to Mount Arlington officials in 2016, a year before her firm was awarded a “lucrative contract” with the borough, according to law enforcement officials.

The lawyer, Elizabeth Valandingham, 47, of Morristown, now faces up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $150,000 if convicted, said the ...

RANDOLPH, NJ - Randolph Soccer Club has opened registration for tryouts for the 20-21 season for full year travel soccer teams.  For additional information, please visit RSC's Website. 

Anyone interested in travel soccer with RSC for your child is encouraged to register online at no cost.  A general information sheet on travel soccer with Randolph Soccer Club for 20-21 is ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Ten student athletes from Roxbury High School recently signed letters of intent to play NCAA sports at colleges, said the school district.

The sign-ups were displayed during a "virtual celebratory letter signing" ceremony," it said.

“Only about7 percent of high school athletes have the opportunity to play a varsity sport in college," noted ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Former Roxbury High School field hockey and girls lacrosse goaltender Jordan Segrave graduated recently from Muhlenberg College.

Segrave, of Ledgewood, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and Business Administration from the college, where she also starred as goalie for field hockey and girls lacrosse. 

The College hosted a Virtual Senior Week which ...

MORRIS COUNTY - Morris County is seeking poll workers for the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2. The hours are 5:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

In addition to receiving a stipend of $200 for the day, poll workers perform a valuable civic service by helping to ensure that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote.

“Poll workers are on the front lines of our democracy, so we ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Tayfun Selen, aTurkish immigrant who came to America more than two decades ago and started his career pumping gas in Madison, was elected today to serve as a Morris County freeholder.

Selen's selection took place when the Morris County Republican Committee convened for a special election. The convention was called to choose someone for the freeholder board seat formerly held ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Mendham resident Aura Dunn was sworn-in Monday to the 25th District state Assembly seat that represents Roxbury, a position formerly held by Anthony M. Bucco.

Dunn, who lost a June Republican primary challenge to Bucco and Brian Bergen, was elected to the Assembly seat Nov. 21 in a special county GOP convention. The seat became open when Bucco was chosen by the party ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Roxbury restaurants that set up tents recently for outdoor dining, assuming it would be a very temporary way to get back to business, might be using them for longer than they anticipated.

Although he planned to loosen restrictions on indoor dining in New Jersey on July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy announced today he will delay the reopening. He provided no timetable of ...

ROXBURY, NJ – It took COVID-19 to prompt Roxbury officials to allow something they never before permitted in the township: Outdoor table service at restaurants.

The township this week granted permits to several establishments allowing them to serve customers outside. Indoor dining remains prohibited under Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 restrictions.

Roxbury Township Manager John ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy is a hypocrite for supporting, and participating in Black Lives Matter protests while cracking down on others caught violating his COVID-19 orders against large gatherings, say two state lawmakers representing Roxbury.

State Sen. Anthony Bucco (R-25) and state Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R-25) pointed to summonses issued last week to business owner ...

ROXBURY, NJ - We’ve been cooped up for so long! It’s time to get outside to enjoy some music, the night air and each other.

The Friends of the Roxbury Public Library, in conjunction with Skylands Songwriters Guild, is presenting five free outdoor concerts this summer.

Join us on the library lawn at the Gazebo and at the Gazebo at Horseshoe Lake.

Attendees are encouraged ...

ROXBURY, NJ - As social distancing continues, Roxbury Public Library (RPL) continues to offer inspiration through virtual programs, curbside service as soon as the state allows, and a fun summer book bingo challenge. 

In fact, the library hopes its patrons and friends will use summer to read and to learn new things.  Book Bingo encourages curiosity and exploration beyond reading a ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Zachary Solano of Ledgewood, who just completed 11th grade at Roxbury High School, has won the prestigious Hanover Wind Symphony (HWS) summer music scholarship in the senior division.

He will appear as a tuba soloist with the renowned wind band in the fall.

Principal tuba player with the All-State Wind Ensemble and the North Jersey Region Orchestra, the scholarship winner will ...

ROXBURY, NJ –The Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) this year is using an online system to take orders for its annual native plant sale, but customers will still be able to pick up their purchases in person.

The non-profit organization, based in Landing, is offering more than 40 types of plants, all native to New Jersey. The sale runs until 6 p.m. May 21.

Those who order plants will be ...

ROXBURY, NJ – It took COVID-19 to prompt Roxbury officials to allow something they never before permitted in the township: Outdoor table service at restaurants.

The township this week granted permits to several establishments allowing them to serve customers outside. Indoor dining remains prohibited under Gov. Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 restrictions.

Roxbury Township Manager John ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Restaurants in Roxbury and around the state, continuing to suffer due to COVID-19 restrictions, will get further relief June 15 when the state will begin allowing for in-person outdoor dining.

Gov. Phil Murphy, in announcing the executive order Wednesday, said he himself has a reservation for June 15, although he didn’t say where. “I hope folks with some ...

ROXBURY, NJ – People who suspect the green stuff on their favorite lake is a harmful algal bloom (HAB) - the material that essentially shut-down Lake Hopatcong last year - now have a better way to tell the state about it.

The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the launching of an interactive HAB mapping tool. The tool allows users to provide the ...

ROXBURY, NJ – It’s a rather boring video that might be exciting to those who love - or make their livings off - Lake Hopatcong.

Shot by a drone hovering above Landing Channel in Roxbury, the video shows a weaving boat leaving in its wake a milky zig-zag pattern, sort of like a jet contrail. Piano music supplements the somnolence.

It is the stuff creating that ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County residents who planned to dispose of hazardous materials in Randolph on June 13 will now have to take the stuff to Parsippany.

The county Municipal Utliities Authority (MUA) initially said the June 13 waste disposal would take place at the County College of Morris. However, it recently changed that plan, moving the event to the Morris County Public Training ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Six days after it donated Shoprite gift cards to Roxbury Social Services, the Roxbury Rotary Club was at it again; this time giving a bunch of the cards to a group representing the township's houses of worship.

On Thursday, Roxbury Rotary Club President Steve Alford presented 43 Shoprite gifts cards to the Roxbury Interfaith Clergy Council. The cards were accepted, on behalf ...

MONTVILLE, NJ - For some, music can be just a hobby. But for others like 15-year-old Towaco resident Dylan Nieradka, music is a destiny.

“I picked up the guitar around seven-years-old and have been playing ever since,” said Nieradka, who is a freshman at Montville Township High School. “I was always into music. It just spoke to me. No matter if it was in the car or ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morris County Prosecutor’s Office officials honored a prosecutor’s office detective on June 3 for saving the life of a woman who appeared to be trying to take her own life.

Morris County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) Detective Luis Goncalves was traveling on Route 3 in Lyndhurst on May 20, returning from an investigation, when he observed a female sitting ...

MOUNT OLIVE, NJ - A heads-up to Roxbury motorists who usually take South Hillside Avenue en route to Flanders: Road closures in that area are expected from next week through the end of July.

That's how long it is expected to take NJ Natural Gas to install new gas lines in the Flanders section of Mount Olive, said police. They said the project will require 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekday ...