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New Jersey’s ‘Skip the Stuff’ Law Takes Effect August 1, Changing Takeout Orders for...
MORRIS COUNTY — Starting August 1, restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, diners, food trucks, drive-thrus and other food service businesses across Morris County and New...
Morris County Joins Nationwide Reading of Declaration of Independence
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County will join communities across the nation on Wednesday, July 8, for a synchronized public reading of the Declaration of...
Meet Striker: Lake Hiawatha Rescue Seeks Home for Yorkie-Chihuahua Mix Puppy
MORRIS COUNTY — Wise Animal Rescue (WISE), a foster-based, all-volunteer nonprofit headquartered in Lake Hiawatha, is looking for a forever home for Striker, a...
New Superintendent Scot Burkholder Shares Message with Jefferson Township Families
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — New Jefferson Township Schools Superintendent Scot Burkholder, effective July 1, sent a letter to the “Falcon Family” this week, marking just...
Lake Hopatcong Man Charged with DWI After Two-Car Crash at Berkshire Valley Road Intersection
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Lake Hopatcong man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a two-car crash at the intersection of Berkshire...
Jefferson Township Man Charged with DWI After Car Crashes Into Woods
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Wharton man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after his vehicle ended up approximately 60 feet down an...
Morris County 9/11 Memorial to Temporarily Close for Sidewalk Improvements
PARSIPPANY — The Morris County 9/11 Memorial, located at 460 West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany-Troy Hills, will be temporarily closed to the public from...
Jefferson Man Charged With DWI After Route 15 Traffic Stop
JEFFERSON — A Jefferson Township man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on Route 15 South early...
PBA Local 151 Hosting Clam Bake Fundraiser to Support Sheriff’s Officer Battling ALS
MORRIS COUNTY — PBA Local 151 is hosting a clam bake fundraiser in support of Christopher Murarik, a Morris County Sheriff's K-9 officer fighting...
Jefferson Township Woman Charged With DWI After Denville Traffic Stop
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Jefferson Township woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop Monday night, according to...
Alexandra Pallozzi of Oak Ridge Graduates From Shenandoah University
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Alexandra Pallozzi, of Oak Ridge, was among 1,180 graduates who earned degrees and/or certificates from Shenandoah University during the 2025-26 academic...
Jefferson Township to Undergo First Property Revaluation Since 2001
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — By order of the Morris County Board of Taxation and with approval from the New Jersey Division of Taxation, Jefferson Township...
Video: Jefferson Township Council Meeting – June 24, 2026
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Jefferson Township Council Meeting – June 24, 2026.
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https://youtu.be/h0mhKlWLhwY?si=ysZNmR43XMAdi41W
Eric F. Wilsusen (R) – Mayor
Republican Party — Term...
Jefferson Invites Community to Hike Camp Jefferson Heritage Trail
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Residents are invited to step into nature and history during the “Hike the Camp Jefferson Heritage Trail” event on Saturday, June...
Jefferson Lightning Baseball Opens Fall 2026 Registration
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Jefferson Lightning Baseball has opened registration for its Fall 2026 season, giving young players the opportunity to keep the season going...
Jefferson Township Man Arrested on DWI, Drug Charges After Erratic Driving on Berkshire Valley...
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old man was arrested on May 26, after Jefferson Township Police officers observed him driving erratically on Berkshire Valley Road...
PBA Local 298 Rallies Support for Morris County Detective Battling ALS
MORRIS COUNTY — PBA Local 298 is calling on its members and the community to support Detective Murarik of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office...
Jefferson Arts Committee to Present Free Summer Gazebo Concert
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Arts Committee will present a free Summer Gazebo Concert featuring the Jefferson Township Community Concert and Jazz Bands on Friday,...
Boonton Fundraiser Will Support Child Who Needs Wheelchair Van
BOONTON – A local family is getting a big assist from their neighbors.
Ellie Cooper is 3 years old and living with cerebral palsy along...
After 39 Years of Kidney Disease, New Jersey Woman Seeks Lifesaving Donor
MORRIS COUNTY — For nearly four decades, Karen Zabriskie has lived with a disease that has quietly shaped every aspect of her life. At...
Jefferson Township Ambulance Purchase Draws Criticism Over Cost
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Questions are being raised regarding the cost of a new ambulance and related equipment approved by the Jefferson Township Council earlier...
Jefferson Township Schools Honor 20 Retirees With More Than 400 Years of Service
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Jefferson Township Public Schools is recognizing 20 staff members retiring during the 2025-2026 academic year, honoring a group that represents more...
New Jersey Senate Passes Bill Creating Crime of Political Violence
TRENTON — The New Jersey Senate has approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Steinhardt and Sen. Brian Stack that would create a new...
Jefferson Township Board of Education Announces Scot Burkholder as Next Superintendent
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Board of Education announced its intention to appoint Scot Burkholder as the next Superintendent of Jefferson Township Public...
Sparta EMT Dies Following Jefferson Motorcycle Crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Sparta man who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on Route 15 North in Jefferson Township has died...
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...
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...