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Video: Jefferson Township Special Council Meeting – August 17, 2026
JEFFERSON -- Jefferson Township Special Council Meeting - August 17, 2026.
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Jefferson Township Deputy Clerk to Become Rockaway Borough’s Municipal Clerk
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Amanda Nevins, currently the deputy clerk in Jefferson Township, has been appointed municipal clerk in Rockaway Borough, according to an announcement...
Jefferson Township Council Appoints Yvonne Ioffredo to Fill Vacant Seat
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Council voted 4-0 Monday to appoint Yvonne Ioffredo to fill the council seat vacated by former Councilman Dan...
Naughty Humphrey Set to Close Out Jefferson’s Summer Gazebo Concert Series
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Arts Committee invites residents, families, and music lovers out for the final show of another summer of free concerts...
Focus Invites Families to Share Baby Announcements
MORRIS COUNTY — Focus is celebrating the newest members of the community and inviting families to share the joyful news of a new arrival...
Jefferson Township Council to Hold Special Meeting Monday to Fill Vacant Seat
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the...
Sherrill Administration Launches Statewide School Funding Outreach Effort
TRENTON — New Jersey is launching a statewide effort to strengthen its school funding system and ensure every student has access to the opportunities,...
Jefferson Arts Committee to Host Gazebo Concert Featuring Some Guys & a Broad
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Arts Committee will host a free summer concert Friday, August 14, at the Jefferson Township Gazebo, located at the...
Jefferson Township Council Still Needs to Schedule Meeting to Fill Vacant Seat
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Township Council has not yet scheduled a meeting to fill the seat vacated by Councilman Dan Schultz, even as a...
Video: Jefferson Township Council Meeting – August 5, 2026
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Jefferson Township Council Meeting - August 5, 2026
https://youtu.be/XCLzph5dyxE?si=gJE0qLz1qnW9r4C9
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Eric F. Wilsusen (R) – Mayor
Republican Party — Term expires December...
Longtime Jefferson Township Principal Dr. Michael Valenti Dies
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Township school community is mourning the loss of longtime educator and administrator Dr. Michael Frank Valenti Jr., who died on...
Mosquito control treatments scheduled in Jefferson Township, Florham Park
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Division of Mosquito Control has scheduled truck-mounted mosquito spraying Wednesday night in Jefferson Township and Florham Park due...
Jefferson Township Council to Consider Three Republican Nominees to Fill Vacant Seat Wednesday
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- The Township Council is expected to fill the seat vacated by Councilman Dan Schultz when it meets Wednesday, August 5, choosing...
Jefferson Township Gets NJ Funding for Moosepac Wells PFAS Treatment Project
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Jefferson Township has received authorization from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to move forward with financing for a permanent PFAS filtration...
Jefferson Township Council to Meet Wednesday
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Township Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 5, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers...
Diversified, Gottesman Lease Up 32-Unit First Phase of New Jefferson Rental Property
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Diversified Properties announced that Jefferson Place, its luxury apartment community in the Lake Hopatcong section of Jefferson Township, has achieved full...
Madeline Balogh of Oak Ridge Named to Kean University Dean’s List
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Madeline Balogh of Oak Ridge has been named to Kean University's Dean's List for the Spring semester. Balogh is studying Interior...
Meet Winger, a Puppy Looking for a Loving Home Through WISE
MORRIS COUNTY — Winger is a female puppy, a mix of Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua and Shih Tzu, born April 27, and available for adoption...
Three Rivers Drive Bridge Replacement to Begin Monday in Jefferson Township
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Three Rivers Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, August 3, after the morning rush hour, for the replacement...
American Red Cross Declares National Blood Shortage, Urges Donations
MORRIS COUNTY — The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood supply crisis in its history after blood donations fell to...
Video: Jefferson Townhip Special Town Council Meeting – July 30, 2026
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Jefferson Townhip Special Town Council Meeting - July 30, 2026.
https://youtu.be/ykV1lUpOcyM?si=4cZX0OZJ8-aWhyvY
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Eric F. Wilsusen (R) – Mayor
Republican Party...
Jefferson Township Appoints Joanna Myung as Township Clerk
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Council has appointed Joanna Myung to serve as Township Clerk, according to Resolution #26-231. Myung, who currently serves...
Pepe’s Pawlor Opens in Oak Ridge, Offering Personalized Dog Grooming
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Pepe’s Pawlor, a new dog-grooming business owned by Nichole Pepe, opened Sunday, July 26, at 5716 Berkshire Valley Road, Suite 8, in...
Tennessee Honey to Bring “Campfire Sessions” Country Sound to Jefferson Gazebo Concert
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Tennessee Honey, an acoustic-driven contemporary country cover band known for its “Campfire Sessions” sound, will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Friday,...
Bucco, Corrado Urge State to Notify Counties of Noncitizen Voter Registrations
TRENTON — State Senators Anthony M. Bucco (R-Morris, Passaic) and Kristin M. Corrado (R-Bergen, Essex, Passaic) sent a letter to the New Jersey Division...
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Now Hiring Fall Before and After School Kids Club Staff
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is hiring energetic and enthusiastic staff for its Before/After School Kids Club program for the fall....
Mountain Lakes Woman Charged with DWI After Route 46 Traffic Stop
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A thirty-five-year-old Mountain Lakes woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department officer observed...
Dover Man Charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Child Endangerment After Route 46 Crash
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Mountain Lakes Police patrol was dispatched to Route 46 West on June 21 at approximately 3:56 p.m. for a motor vehicle...
Boonton Man Charged with Assault, Terroristic Threats Following Mountain Lakes Investigation
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Mountain Lakes Police Department was notified by another agency on June 6 of an assault that had occurred inside a...
Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes to Hold Joint National Night Out 2026
The Town of Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes Police Departments will host National Night Out 2026 on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rockaway Valley Athletic Field.
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA to Host Free Summer Concert Under the Stars
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, in partnership with The Music Shop, will host a free summer concert titled "Movie Magic Under...
Mountain Lakes Train Station Awarded $126,000 for Continued Restoration
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The historic Mountain Lakes Train Station has been awarded $126,000 through the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund's 2026 grant round,...
Bucco Statement on Severe Storms in Morris County
MORRIS COUNTY — State Senator Anthony Bucco, a Republican representing Morris and Passaic Counties, released a statement this past week addressing the severe and...
Sultan Almosbeh to Pursue Dual Master’s Degree at Stevens Institute of Technology
BOONTON TOWNSHIP — Sultan Almosbeh will pursue a dual degree Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering as an incoming...
Sammy Simon Named to Miami University Dean’s List
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Sammy Simon of Mountain Lakes has been named to the Dean's List at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for the spring...
Debra Weisberg Honored as New Jersey Professional Lawyer of the Year
MORRIS COUNTY — Debra Weisberg, a founding partner of Hagan, Weisberg & Nunn, has been recognized as the Professional Lawyer of the Year by the...
Mountain Lakes Man Charged with DWI Following Traffic Stop in Parsippany
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Mountain Lakes man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a late-night traffic stop on Route 46 West,...
Mountain Lakes PBA Local 310 to Host Community Block Party
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Mountain Lakes PBA Local 310 will host a family-friendly Block Party on Saturday, June 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m....
Mountain Lakes Students Connect with Police During Special Breakfast Program
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A group of local students recently enjoyed a unique opportunity to connect with members of the Mountain Lakes Police Department during...
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Honors Students for Community Service and Artistic Achievement
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is proud to recognize outstanding local students through its annual Kogen Community Service Award and Young Artists...
Mountain Lakes Man Charged With Criminal Trespass At High School
MOUNTAIN LAKES — On April 30, 2026, patrol units responded to Mountain Lakes High School following reports that a male had entered the school...
Dover Man Arrested On Outstanding Traffic Warrant In Mountain Lakes
MOUNTAIN LAKES — On April 6, 2026, Patrolman Blair of the Mountain Lakes Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot...
Hapgood’s and Saddleback Make Meaningful $20K Donation
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Hapgood’s Restaurant & Bar and Saddleback Real Estate Developers have joined forces to make a meaningful impact, each contributing $10,000 to...
Team Tungsten Qualifies for Nationals!
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Each Wednesday night and Saturday afternoon, in a room filled with the hum of 3D printers and tables scattered with prototypes,...
Mountain Lakes Police Arrest Parsippany Woman on Outstanding Warrant
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Parsippany woman was arrested following a motor vehicle stop conducted by Mountain Lakes Police, authorities said.
On Friday, March 6, 2026,...
Mountain Lakes Police Charge Woman Following Restaurant Incident and Arrest
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A late-night disturbance that began at a local restaurant led to multiple charges and police involvement across two municipalities, according to...
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...