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Jefferson Township Library to Host Virtual College Application Workshop
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Public Library will host a virtual program designed to help students and families navigate the college application process.
The...
Video: Jefferson Township Council Meeting – April 8, 2026
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Jefferson Township Council Meeting - April 8, 2026.
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The meeting opened with special presentations recognizing members of...
Letter to the Editor: Where are the Jefferson Township Meeting Minutes?
Dear Editor:
The Jefferson Township Mayor, Administration and Council have a problem with the definition of ‘transparency’. They state on their agenda that their meetings...
Jefferson Township Announces Spring 2026 Town-Wide Garage Sale
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Residents and bargain hunters alike are invited to take part in the Spring 2026 Town-Wide Garage Sale, a community-wide event set...
Nick’s Hope Receives Washer and Dryer Donation from Denville Sunrise Rotary Club
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- A simple but meaningful donation is making a lasting impact for a local nonprofit dedicated to helping those in need.
DNick’s Hope...
Letter to the Editor: State and County Elected Officials Endore Local Primary?
Dear Editor:
Apparently, some elected officials who represent Jefferson don't feel that the residents can make their own decision on who we should vote for...
Morris County Sheriff’s Office Hope One Celebrates Nine Years
MORRIS COUNTY -- Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw joined Sheriff James M. Gannon and Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll at Calvary Baptist Church to mark the ninth anniversary of...
Jefferson to Host Monthly Support Group for Young Widows and Widowers
JEFFERSON — A new support group aimed at helping younger individuals cope with the loss of a spouse or long-term partner will begin meeting...
Jefferson Arts Committee Announces Window Painting Contest for Students
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Arts Committee is inviting students to showcase their creativity during its upcoming Window Painting Contest, scheduled for Saturday, May...
Bucco, Tiver Lead Effort to Shield Highlands and Pinelands from Harmful State Aid Cuts
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-Morris, Passaic) and Senator Latham Tiver (R-Atlantic, Burlington) are introducing companion legislation to deliver long-overdue financial relief to school...
Jefferson Township Receives Funding as Distracted Driving Crackdown Expands Across April
JEFFERSON — Drivers in Jefferson Township should prepare for increased law enforcement activity throughout April as part of a statewide campaign targeting distracted driving.
The...
Summer EBT Program Offers $120 Per Child to Help Families This Summer
MORRIS COUNTY — The Summer EBT Program is providing important support to families across New Jersey, offering a one-time $120 per eligible child to...
Jefferson Township Man Charged with Theft of Transmission
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Police Department announced that a man has been charged in connection with the theft of a transmission from...
Coach Charged with Sexual Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession of CSAM,...
MORRIS COUNTY -- Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mendham Township Police Chief Ross Johnson, confirmed that Troy Roberto,...
Governor Sherrill Signs Proclamation Designating April 2026 as Second Chance Month in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY -- Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed a Proclamation designating April 2026 as Second Chance Month in New Jersey.
“During my time at the U.S. Attorney’s...
Social Support Services Event to Bring Critical Resources to Jefferson Township Residents
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Residents will have the opportunity to access a wide range of essential support services at an upcoming Social Support Services event...
Jefferson Students, Officials Advocate for Highlands Impact Aid During State Budget Hearing
TRENTON — Local leaders and students from Jefferson Township made their voices heard during a recent Assembly Budget Committee hearing, calling attention to...
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...
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...
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...