Morristown Minute - Morristown New Jersey Local News, Events, Classifieds and Alerts

Morristown Wed. Apr 2 2025

Aging Infrastructure Hits New Jersey Hard as U.S. Scores C in 2025 Report Card

Latest assessment reveals slight improvements in U.S. infrastructure, but long-term underinvestment and climate risks threaten reliability, safety, and economic competitiveness.

Chris Connors Editor

Aging Infrastructure Hits New Jersey Hard as U.S. Scores C in 2025 Report Card

Chris Connors Editor

Morristown Tue. Apr 1 2025

Potential $10 Billion Medicaid Cut Threatens Coverage for 700,000 New Jerseyans

Roundtable in Westfield Reveals Real-Life Impact on Families, Seniors, and Individuals with Disabilities Across Morris and Surrounding Counties

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

Potential $10 Billion Medicaid Cut Threatens Coverage for 700,000 New Jerseyans

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Morristown Mon. Mar 31 2025

Update on I-80 Sinkhole Repairs in Morris County; Westbound Closure Extended

Significant void beneath westbound lanes prompts continued detours; eastbound repairs advancing with reopening expected in seven weeks.

Chris Connors Editor

Update on I-80 Sinkhole Repairs in Morris County; Westbound Closure Extended

Chris Connors Editor

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Morristown Christmas Market - Sat Dec 6 10:00 am
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John Lange Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. Dec 3 2025

Governor Calls for Extradition of Suspect in Double Murders of Mother and Six-Year-Old Son
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Chris Connors Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. Dec 3 2025

Statement from Attorney General Platkin On Supreme Court Arguments in First Choice v. Platkin
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Chris Connors Morristown Alert - Wed. Dec 3 2025

Undercover Operations Targets 29 Unlicensed Contractors and Moving Companies Across New Jersey
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Morristown Council Meeting - Tue Dec 9 7:30 pm
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Santa House on Morristown Green - Sun Dec 21 12:00 pm
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Santa House on Morristown Green - Sat Dec 20 12:00 pm
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Santa House on Morristown Green - Fri Dec 19 3:00 pm
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Morristown Mon. Mar 31 2025

NJ Joins Multistate Effort Urging Trump Administration to Preserve Abortion Access for Veterans

A coalition of six state attorneys general requests a meeting with federal officials over the potential rollback of a VA reproductive health rule.

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

NJ Joins Multistate Effort Urging Trump Administration to Preserve Abortion Access for Veterans

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Morristown Wed. Mar 26 2025

Overdose Deaths Fall Statewide as NJ Expands Harm Reduction Services in All Counties

New Jersey reports the first across-the-board decline in overdose fatalities in a decade, coinciding with major growth in harm reduction infrastructure and access to treatment.

John Lange Morristown Minute

Overdose Deaths Fall Statewide as NJ Expands Harm Reduction Services in All Counties

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Morristown Wed. Mar 26 2025

NJ Joins Legal Effort to Halt Layoffs and Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education

Coalition of 21 attorneys general seeks court order to block Trump Administration’s executive actions affecting federal education services and funding.

Chris Connors Editor

NJ Joins Legal Effort to Halt Layoffs and Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education

Chris Connors Editor

Morristown Wed. Mar 26 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Federal Ghost Gun Regulations, Backed by NJ

Attorney General Matthew Platkin joined 22 states in supporting the rule, which aims to close loopholes by treating ghost guns like conventional firearms.

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

Supreme Court Upholds Federal Ghost Gun Regulations, Backed by NJ

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Morristown Fri. Mar 21 2025

Another Sinkhole on I-80, Pothole Repairs, Construction on NJ-15, & Heavy Traffic

Both directions of I-80 at Exit 34 are fully closed and detoured due to sinkholes and urgent infrastructure repairs, contributing to major traffic delays across Morris County.

John Lange Morristown Minute

Another Sinkhole on I-80, Pothole Repairs, Construction on NJ-15, & Heavy Traffic

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Morristown Fri. Mar 21 2025

NTSB Recommends Safety Risk Assessment for Two Major New Jersey Bridges Amid National Review

Commodore Barry and the Vincent R. Casciano are among 68 U.S. bridges identified as lacking current vessel collision risk evaluations, following the 2024 Key Bridge collapse.

Chris Connors Editor

NTSB Recommends Safety Risk Assessment for Two Major New Jersey Bridges Amid National Review

Chris Connors Editor

Morristown Wed. Mar 19 2025

East Hanover Firearms Retailer Settles Lawsuit Over Unlawful Sales

Point Blank Guns & Ammo of East Hanover Agrees to Comply with State Mandate on Customer Vetting

Chris Connors Editor

East Hanover Firearms Retailer Settles Lawsuit Over Unlawful Sales

Chris Connors Editor

Morristown Mon. Mar 17 2025

I-80 Eastbound in Wharton to Remain Closed for Two More Months Due to Emergency Repairs

NJDOT Finalizing Crossover to Shift Traffic and Reduce Impact on Local Roads as I-80 Eastbound Remains Closed for 2 More Months

Chris Connors Editor

I-80 Eastbound in Wharton to Remain Closed for Two More Months Due to Emergency Repairs

Chris Connors Editor

Morristown Tue. Mar 11 2025

Federal Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Termination of Teacher Grants in New Jersey, Beyond

NJ Attorney General Leads Coalition to Protect Critical Funding for K-12 Teacher Preparation Amid Teacher Shortage Crisis

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

Federal Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Termination of Teacher Grants in New Jersey, Beyond

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Morristown Mon. Mar 10 2025

Governor Declares State of Emergency in Morris County, Requests Federal Funding for I-80 Sinkhole Repairs

State officials work around the clock to stabilize the roadway as multiple sinkholes threaten infrastructure and traffic flow.

Chris Connors Editor

Governor Declares State of Emergency in Morris County, Requests Federal Funding for I-80 Sinkhole Repairs

Chris Connors Editor

Morristown Fri. Mar 7 2025

Murphy Signs Multiple Bills into Law: Education, Infrastructure, and Public Health

New laws include funding for career and technical education, expanded disability benefits, geotechnical testing for transportation projects, and changes to election ballot design.

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

Murphy Signs Multiple Bills into Law: Education, Infrastructure, and Public Health

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Morristown Fri. Mar 7 2025

NJ Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Termination of Teacher Training Grants

NJ joins multi-state lawsuit challenging the U.S. Ed. Department’s termination of grants aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage.

Chris Connors Editor

NJ Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Termination of Teacher Training Grants

Chris Connors Editor