MORRIS PLAINS
Morris Plains Man Arrested After Brandishing Knife at the Park
MORRIS PLAINS – The Fairfield Police Department confirmed the arrest of Yilmaz Akkoc, 20, of Morris Plains, on weapons charges following an incident that...
Morris Plains Welcomes Gia Chichelo as Secretary to the Police Chief
MORRIS PLAINS — Jason Karr announced the appointment of Gia Chichelo as the new Secretary to the Police Chief for the Borough of Morris...
Getting a Summer Job? New Jersey Teens Need Working Papers First
MORRIS COUNTY -- Every teen under 18 in New Jersey must have working papers before starting any job — including summer and seasonal work. The entire process...
Ian Plott Earns Degree From Flagler College
MORRIS PLAINS — Ian Plott was among more than 600 students celebrated as part of the Flagler College Class of 2026.
Plott earned a Bachelor...
Morris County Residents Turn In 273 Pounds Of Expired Medications
MORRIS COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies across Morris County collected a total of 273 pounds of unused and expired prescription medications during the first...
VFW Post 3401 Hosts Successful Roast Beef Dinner in Morris Plains
MORRIS PLAINS — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3401 welcomed residents and supporters for its annual Roast Beef Dinner on Friday, April 10, bringing...
Seleyna Madison Bautista Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
MORRIS PLAINS -- Seleyna Madison Bautista was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most...
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,...
Watnong VFW Post 3401 to Host 2026 Golf Outing in Memory of Jack O’Brien
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Watnong VFW Post 3401 of Morris Plains will host its annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Farmstead...
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms to Host Free Valentine’s Open House
MORRIS COUNTY — The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, the early 20th-century historic home of Gustav Stickley, is delighted to invite the public to...
Morris Plains Woman Arrested for Alleged DWI in Denville
MORRIS COUNTY — A Morris Plains woman was arrested on multiple motor vehicle charges after police responded to a report of an erratic driver...
Knights of Columbus Charity Poker Night Raises Nearly $6,000 for Local Causes
MORRIS PLAINS — The Knights of Columbus Bishop McLaughlin Council #3495 reported “remarkable results” following its Annual Charity Poker Night, held Saturday, December 6,...
Message from the Office of Mayor Jason Karr
Dear Morris Plains Residents,
We hope you are all doing well. As we and our police department are aware, there have been recent coyote sightings...
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Morris Plains
MORRIS PLAINS -- Morris Plains Police Department confirms a fatal motor vehicle incident that occurred on West Hanover Avenue yesterday evening, November 26.
The incident,...
Morris Plains Man Arrested After Traffic Stop in Denville
DENVILLE — A Morris Plains man is facing multiple charges after Denville Police discovered narcotics and drug paraphernalia during a motor vehicle stop on...
Grand Re-Opening and 5-Year Anniversary Celebration at GEICO Morris Plains
MORRIS PLAINS — On Saturday, November 15, marked an exciting milestone for GEICO Morris Plains as the local insurance office celebrated both its Grand...
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...
Holiday Cheer Returns with “Craftsmas” at The Stickley Museum
MORRIS COUNTY — The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, the early 20th-century historic home of Gustav Stickley, will host two FREE CraftsMas Open Houses...
Morris Plains Man Named Somerset County Prosecutor’s Fugitive of the Month for November
MORRIS PLAINS — The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office has named Matthew R. Venn, 43, of Morris Plains Borough, as its Fugitive of the Month...
H2M Architects + Engineers Welcomes Two New Team Members
PARSIPPANY — H2M architects + engineers is proud to announce the addition of two new professionals to its Parsippany office: Michelle Lutkowski, PHR, SHRM-CP, and Matthew...
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...
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...
Knights of Columbus Council #3495 Hosts Charity Poker Night Fundraiser
MORRIS PLAINS — The Knights of Columbus Council #3495 will host a Charity Poker Fundraiser on Friday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. at The...
Morris Law Enforcement Join Prescription Drug Take Back Day
MORRIS COUNTY -- Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Morris Plains Borough Chief...
A Heartfelt Farewell for Morris Plains’ Beloved Town Clerk, Rosanne Denman
MORRIS PLAINS — The Borough of Morris Plains recently held a warm and meaningful celebration in honor of Rosanne Denman, who has officially stepped...