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Dover to Consider New Redevelopment Designations and Contract Increases at Upcoming Council Session
DOVER — The Mayor and Town Council will hold their regular meeting Tuesday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Mayor James P. Dodd will open the...
Kiwanis Club of Greater Dover Hosts Clothing Giveaway
DOVER — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Dover held a highly successful Community Clothing Giveaway on November 15 at the Meridia Transit Courtyard, bringing...
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...
Dover Launches Annual Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
DOVER — The Town of Dover has officially kicked off its annual Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive, running now through December 5. Residents...
Dover Welcomes the Season with Festive Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
DOVER — The Town of Dover is gearing up for one of its most cherished holiday traditions as residents prepare to gather on Monday,...
Morris County Division of Mosquito Control Hiring Inspector Trainee
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Department of Public Works, Division of Mosquito Control, is currently accepting applications for the position of Inspector Trainee,...
Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill to Resign CD11 Seat on November 20
MORRIS COUNTY -- Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced that she will resign her seat representing New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District effective 11:59 p.m. on Thursday,...
Morris County Commissioners Honor Kiwanis Governor Frank Cahill
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented a framed Resolution of Honor on Monday, November 17, to Frank Cahill in recognition of his...
Towns That Build, Win Big: New Jersey Links Affordable Housing to Grant Funding
MORRIS COUNTY -- New Jersey lawmakers are sending a clear message to municipalities across the state: fulfill your affordable housing obligations—or risk losing out...
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...
Dover Awarded $60,000 Trail Design Grant from Morris County
DOVER — The Town of Dover is set to receive a $60,000 grant from the Morris County Trail Construction Grant Program to fund the...
Democrats Sweep Dover Council Races
DOVER — Dover voters turned out on Election Day to re-elect and elect Democratic candidates in all four wards, according to unofficial results released...
Morris County to Honor Veterans at Annual Ceremony on November 5
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Morris County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to attend the 2025 Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the...
‘Get Out to Vote’ Initiative Brings Together County Officials and Supporters
MORRIS COUNTY — The energy was high and the room was filled to capacity as Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi hosted her annual “Get...
Dog-Sitter from Dover Accused of High-End Theft Spree Totaling Over $235K
DOVER — A Dover woman has been charged with stealing more than $235,000 worth of luxury goods from a Bernards Township home where she...
Morris County Prepares for Pause on SNAP Benefits
MORRIS COUNTY -- Morris County is alerting local authorities and the public to resources identified by the Morris County Department of Human Services to aid families...
Interfaith Food Pantry Network Assists Residents Amid Federal Shutdown and SNAP Delays
MORRIS PLAINS — The Interfaith Food Pantry Network has announced emergency measures to support local residents affected by delays in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
St. John’s Episcopal Church Hosting Pasty Sale
DOVER — St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold its popular Pasty Sale on Saturday, November 1, with pick-up beginning after 12:30 p.m. at...
Investigation into Commercial Fire on Richards Avenue in Dover
MORRIS COUNTY -- Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney confirmed a commercial building fire...
BREAKING NEWS: Massive Fire Erupts at JD Automotive & Truck
DOVER — Firefighters from several departments are on the scene tonight battling a massive blaze at JD Automotive & Truck Inc., located at 331...
Former Dover Police Officer Sentenced for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
DOVER -- Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally confirmed the sentencing of Anthony Kelly, 37, of Ledgewood. Kelly was...
Missing Adult Female Last Seen in Dover is Found
DOVER -- Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Human Services Police Chief Brian Lee confirmed that 26-year-old Destiny...
Hunter Braun Named Muhlenberg Resident Advisor
DOVER -- Hunter Braun has been named a Resident Advisor at Muhlenberg College this fall. A graduate of Morris Hills High School, Braun is...
Dover Resident Accused of DWI After Route 46 Stop
DENVILLE — A Dover man was arrested after allegedly running a red light on Route 46 East at Franklin Road around 3:50 a.m. on...
Police: Dover Woman Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated
DENVILLE — A Dover woman was charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 West at approximately 10:53 p.m....
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...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Hosts Free Outdoor Concert Featuring Parsippany’s Allegro Orchestra
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA invites residents to enjoy an evening of music and community at a free Outdoor Summer Concert...
Ciattarelli Picks Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as Running Mate
BOONTON — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has selected Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon as his running mate for lieutenant governor, solidifying a...
Mountain Lakes Security Firm Barred from Government Contracts Over Unpaid Wages
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Clover 427 Security Group LLC, a local security firm based in Mountain Lakes, has been added to the New Jersey Department...
Lakeland Hills YMCA and Allegro Academy to Host Global-Themed Outdoor Summer Concert
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Residents from Parsippany and surrounding communities are invited to enjoy an evening of music, culture, and community spirit as the Lakeland...
Andrew Barrasso Named to Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll at University of Mississippi
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Andrew Barrasso, a resident of Mountain Lakes, has been named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll.
Barrasso, who...
Amalia Duarte Reflects on Accomplishments and Welcomes New Leadership Team for Morris County Democratic...
MORRIS COUNTY — Following a successful reorganization meeting, the Morris County Democratic Committee (MCDC) announced its newly elected Executive Board, set to lead the...
Local Students Named to Dean’s List at Miami University
MORRIS COUNTY — Michael Berger of Boonton and Sammy Simon of Mountain Lakes have been named to the Dean’s List at Miami University for...
Unofficial Primary Election Results for Morris County Commissioner
MORRIS COUNTY — The June 10 Primary Election for Morris County Commissioner drew a highly competitive field, with six candidates—three Republicans and three Democrats—vying...
Community Excellence to Be Celebrated at YMCA Annual Dinner
MOUNTAIN LAKES – Lakeland Hills Family YMCA announces the recipients of its annual community and service awards, which will be presented during its Annual Dinner...
Three Exceptional High-School Seniors to Receive Community Service Scholarships
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The prestigious William Kogen Award for Community Service has named three outstanding high school seniors this year’s recipients. With an overwhelming...
Jacqueline Edwards to Graduate from WPI, Leads NASA-Funded Space Cleanup Project
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Jacqueline Edwards will graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Edwards, an aerospace engineering major, will receive her...
Discover the Luxury of 34 W Shore Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ: A Dream Lakefront...
Nestled in the picturesque community of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, 34 West Shore Road is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle. This...