JEFFERSON FOCUS
Jefferson Township Council to Tackle Budget, Ordinances, and Key Resolutions at March 25 Meeting
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Township Council is set to hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building,...
Jefferson Township Graduate Matt Abdinoor Credits Local Sports Programs for Success
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Jefferson Township family is celebrating the continued success of their son, Matt Abdinoor, whose journey from local youth sports to...
Jefferson Township 8th Grade Boys Gold Team Captures Fifth NJJBL Championship with Undefeated Season
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The 8th Grade Boys Gold Team has once again proven their dominance on the court, capturing their fifth championship in the...
Jefferson Museum to Feature Victorian Fern Craze Exhibit
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – The Jefferson Township Historical Society invites residents to explore a unique piece of history with its upcoming exhibit on the Victorian...
Jefferson Police Report Nearly 4,000 Calls for Service in February
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – The Jefferson Township Police Department released its February 2026 Monthly Report, highlighting a busy month of enforcement activity, community engagement, and...
Video: Jefferson Township – Township Council Meeting – March 11, 2026
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Council held its regular public meeting on Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jefferson Township Municipal Building.
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Jefferson Township Council Special Budget Meeting
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- The Jefferson Township Council will hold a Special Budget Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m....
Man Dies After Being Pinned Under Vehicle
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old man died Tuesday evening after he was found pinned beneath a vehicle outside a residence at 81 Longwood Lake...
Lebanon Valley College Recognizes Winter Student-Athletes; Oak Ridge Native Lauren Pennino Part of Record-Setting...
MORRIS COUNTY — Lebanon Valley College recently recognized more than 200 student-athletes who competed for its Flying Dutchmen athletic teams during the winter season.
Among...
How License Plate Readers are Quietly Tracking Drivers
MORRIS COUNTY -- Cameras are everywhere today — on buildings, in stores, and even in doorbells. But there is another type of surveillance technology...
New New Jersey E-Bike Law Now in Effect: What Riders Need to Know
MORRIS COUNTY — New statewide regulations governing electric bicycles are now in effect following legislation aimed at addressing a growing number of serious e-bike...
Driver Charged with DWI After Crashing Pickup Truck into Tree in Jefferson Township
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Lake Hopatcong man was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing his pickup truck into a tree along Berkshire Valley...
Letter to the Editor: Response To Christian Barranco Letter
Dear Editor:
I am writing in response to the recent letters to the editor submitted by Christian Barranco in the Jefferson Focus regarding Atlantic Communications...
Jefferson Township Officers Showcase Equipment at Law Enforcement Night
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Families from across Morris County gathered at Mennen Sports Arena on Thursday, March 6, for the Annual Law Enforcement Night, where...
Lake Shawnee Swim Team to Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Residents are invited to start their Sunday morning with a warm breakfast while supporting a local youth program as the Lake...
Highlands Impact Aid Now Rally – SAVE OUR SCHOOLS!!!
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Students and community members in Jefferson Township are raising awareness about school funding concerns through a new social media campaign known...
Paterson Man Charged After $2,100 Tequila Theft from Liquor Store
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Paterson man has been charged in connection with the theft of more than $2,000 worth of tequila from a liquor...
Letter to the Editor: Jefferson Administration Adds Insult to Injury
Dear Editor:
As if our upcoming school budget nightmare was not a sufficient blast to our property taxes coming in June, at the budget hearing...
Man Charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Route 15
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on Route 15 during the...
Morris County Opens Official Drop Boxes for Congressional Special Election
MORRIS COUNTY -- Mail-In Ballot Drop Boxes are now open for the 11th Congressional District Special General Election. Voted Mail-In Ballots may be deposited...
Jefferson Soccer to Host 3rd Annual Golf Outing at Berkshire Valley Golf Course
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Jefferson Soccer will tee off its 3rd Annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Berkshire Valley Golf Course, 28...
Jefferson Schools Face $4.8M Shortfall as Dunn Pushes Emergency Aid
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- The Jefferson School District faces a potentially significant deficit due to complications surrounding the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act and...
Letter to the Editor: Jefferson Parent Urges State Leaders to Protect Schools Amid $4.8...
Dear Editor:
As a proud Jefferson Township parent of a graduate, I feel compelled to speak out about the proposed cuts facing the Jefferson Township...
Jefferson Superintendent and Mayor Travel to Trenton to Advocate for School Funding Reform
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Superintendent Jeanne Howe and Mayor Eric Wilsusen traveled to Trenton early this week to advocate on behalf of Jefferson Township Public...
Mayor Swears In Sergeant Christopher Smolt
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- On Tuesday, February 17, Mayor Eric Wilsusen had the honor of swearing in Jefferson Township’s newest Sergeant, Christopher Smolt.
After a successful...
Juvenile Faces Charges Following Alleged Knife Threat at Morris County Restaurant
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- A 17-year-old juvenile has been charged after allegedly threatening a former restaurant employee with a knife last month in Mountain Lakes...
Homeless Solutions’ 26th Annual Dream Builders’ Bash
MORRIS COUNTY — Homeless Solutions will celebrate its 26th Annual Dream Builders’ Bash on Friday, March 27 at a spectacular new venue, The Mansion at Mountain Lakes in...
Applications Now Open for the 2026 William Kogen Community Service Award
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Lakeland Hills Family YMCA announced that applications are now open for the 2026 William Kogen Community Service Award. This annual award...
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Announces New Art Exhibit Scholarship Award for Graduating Seniors
MORRIS COUNTY — Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is proud to introduce a new scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors: the Art Exhibit Scholarship...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Renovated Health and Wellness Center
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA marked a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to community health and wellness with a ribbon-cutting...
Out With the Old, In With the New: Lakeland Hills YMCA Unveils New Health...
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Lakeland Hills YMCA has officially opened the doors to its newly upgraded and reimagined Health and Fitness Center, marking a bold...
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA and Sunrise Senior Living to Host Winter Jazz Concert
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, in partnership with Sunrise Senior Living, will present a Winter Jazz Concert on Thursday, March 26,...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Celebrates Praesidium Accreditation®. Raising the Bar for Youth Safety
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- As a leading youth-serving organization, the YMCA has a responsibility to provide safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for the 6.5 million...
Morris County Reorganizes in Nation’s Semiquincentennial Year
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Morris County Board of County Commissioners convened tonight for its annual reorganization, installing new leadership and swearing in reelected county officials as...
Police: DWI Suspect Nearly Hits Patrol Car
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Boonton Township man was arrested following a late-night traffic stop in Mountain Lakes after police said his vehicle crossed into...
Honors Choir Selection Marks Major Achievement for Morris County Vocalists
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Morris Area Choral Directors Association (MACDA) is the professional organization for music educators in Morris County. The MACDA is best...
The Wait is Over: Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Opens Renovated Health & Fitness Center
MOUNTAIN LAKES – Lakeland Hills Family YMCA proudly announces the grand opening of its reimagined Health and Fitness Center on Monday, December 22 at...
A Look Inside the Mountain Lakes Library Makerspace
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- When you walk into the Mountain Lakes Public Library’s Makerspace, you can immediately sense the energy of creation with 3D printers...
Sherrill’s Resignation Triggers Two Special Elections in CD11
MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy has issued a writ of election to fill the vacancy in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District (CD-11), created...
Bartlett Raises More Than $500,000 in First Five Days of NJ-11 Campaign
PASSAIC COUNTY — Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett (D–Wayne) announced that his campaign for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District has raised more than $500,000...
80-Year-Old Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Member Makes History at Ironman World Championship
MORRIS COUNTY — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA proudly celebrates member Natalie Grabow, who on October 11, became the first 80-year-old woman in U.S. history to complete the Ironman...
Boonton Elks Launch Special Needs Children Social Club
BOONTON — The Boonton Elks Lodge has launched its new Special Needs Children Social Club, a welcoming and inclusive program designed to provide children...
Boonton Man Arrested Following Police Pursuit That Ended on I-287
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Boonton man was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop and leading Mountain Lakes Police on a pursuit that concluded on...
Free Rabies Clinic Offered in Boonton
BOONTON — The Town of Boonton Board of Health will sponsor a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00...
SNHU Announces Summer 2025 Dean’s List – Mountain Lakes Student Recognized
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced that James Thompson of Mountain Lakes has been named to the Summer 2025 Dean’s List.
The...
A Race Against Time: The Story of Macie and Mackley
MORRIS COUNTY -- Macie and Mackley are just 8 months old—still babies, full of sweetness, innocence, and boundless love. But instead of knowing the...
Fall Registration Now Open at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
MORRIS COUNTY -- Fall is around the corner, and the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is ready to kick off a season full of energy,...
Lakeland Hills YMCA and Juventus Team Up for Community Soccer Fun
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, in collaboration with Juventus Academy New Jersey, invites local families to take part in Juventus Open...
Boonton Township Man Charged After Eluding Traffic Stop in Mountain Lakes
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Boonton Township man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop in Mountain Lakes last...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Launches “Grit ’n Climb” to Build Youth Resilience
MORRIS COUNTY — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is introducing a new youth development program, Grit ’n Climb, as part of its award-winning resilience...