History Takes Center Stage at First Night Morris County on Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Programs Connect Visitors to Morris County’s Role in the Revolution First Night Morris County  will place local history at the forefront of New Year’s Eve this year, using its Dec. 31 event to launch  Morris County’s 250 th  anniversary celebrations  with expanded Revolutionary-era programming hosted by community organizations. In addition to  more than 80 performances  across Morristown, this

Route 206 northbound lane closures extended   for priority gas main work in Byram, Sussex County: Traffic shift in place overnight (Trenton) –  The lane closures on Route 206 northbound at Brookwood Road are being extended through January 1, 2026 in Byram, Sussex County.  The right lane on Route 206 northbound was closed at Brookwood Road (mile post 99.35) near the shopping center on November 10 for a priority gas main installation. Access to the shopping center will continue

SCLS Highlights Free Consumer Reports Access   Newton, NJ  – This month, the Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is proud to highlight its premium access to  Consumer Report s both online and in print. Community members can rely on  Consumer Reports’  trusted reviews and expert advice to make smart, informed purchasing decisions across thousands of products.   Library cardholders can easily log in from home through the SCLS website to access the full  Consumer Reports  digita

Mount Arlington Announces Mayor Mike Stanzilis’ Appointment to the Executive Board of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities The Borough of Mount Arlington is pleased to share that Mayor Mike Stanzilis was officially sworn in to the Executive Board of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The NJLM, founded in 1915, represents all 564 municipalities in New Jersey and plays a vital role in supporting local government through advocacy, education, and collaboratio

Route 206 northbound lane closures extended for priority gas main work in Byram, Sussex County;Traffic shift in place overnight (Trenton) –  The lane closures on Route 206 northbound at Brookwood Road are being extended through January 1, 2026 in Byram, Sussex County.  The right lane on Route 206 northbound was closed at Brookwood Road (mile post 99.35) near the shopping center on November 10 for a priority gas main installation. Access to the shopping center will continue to

The EPA Community Service Club visited the Thrift Shop (“God’s Closet”) and Food Pantry at the West Side United Methodist Church in Hopatcong today. Pastor Jinwook Jeong, Ph.D., and Mrs. Dong Jeong warmly welcomed us to their faith community, whose congregation is diverse. They gave us guided tours of the Food Pantry and the Thrift Shop, both of which have been serving New Jersey residents since the early 1970s. Pastor Jeong said, “We are open to all the people in need.” He d

Morris County Joins Second Annual “Picatinny Charge” in Washington Delegation of Leaders Reaffirms Support for Arsenal Morris County Commissioners Tayfun Selen,   Stephen Shaw  and  Christine Myers  recently joined a delegation of state and municipal officials, business representatives and community advocates in Washington, D.C. for the  second annual Picatinny Enhancement Coalition (PEC) “Picatinny Charge”  held Dec. 1-3.  The delegation, led by  State Sen. Anthony Bucco , h

Morris County Hosts Open House for Career Training Center Application Portal for Morris County Vocational School District Share-Time Programs Now Open   The  Morris County Board of County Commissioners  recently joined the  Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) and  County College of Morris (CCM)  in hosting an open house at the new  Career Training Center  on the CCM campus. Student musicians from the MCVSD string ensemble performed as guests arrived at the new  4

Morris County Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary at First Night Morris 12.31 Region’s Largest Alcohol-Free New Year’s Eve Event Features Expanded Historical Programming The County of Morris today announced that the  34th annual  First Night Morris County  will take place on Dec. 31, 2025, offering a family-friendly, alcohol-free evening to welcome the New Year and  officially launch Morris County’s celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary. This year’s event includes

The Ampersand Inn Seeks a Few Good Businesses to “Do Good & Do Well!” in February 2026!   The Ampersand Inn has designated February as “ Love Your Local Non-Profit Month ,” in order to raise $20,000  for the hardworking organizations that support our community. We are giving away our rooms for FREE   for ALL of FEBRUARY to guests who donate $100/night (2 night minimum on Fri/Sat and $200/night on Valentine’s Weekend and Super Bowl Sunday) to a Sussex County Non-Profit  (see a

Jefferson Place Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Grand opening of luxury apartments marks a new era of upscale living. [Jefferson Township, NJ] — Jefferson Place is excited to announce the successful ribbon cutting event held on November 13th, celebrating the grand opening of its new luxury apartment community. Jefferson Place offers an exceptional living experience with spacious floor plans and state-of-the-art amenities designed for modern renters seeking upscale housing. Pictured

Local Businesses and First Responders Join Forces to Stuff a Boat Full of Toys   Newton, NJ (November 20, 2025) - The twelfth annual “Stuff the Boat” toy collection coordinated by Branchville business  Off Shore Marine  to benefit  Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive  has been launched.  Area residents are encouraged to bring gift cards, funds, and new, unwrapped toys to fill a 24' boat at the dealership, which is located at 357 Route 206 in Branchville.  A wi

GREATER MIDDLESEX & MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ANNOUNCES LEAD ABATEMENT PROGRAM   RANDOLPH, N.J., November 18, 2025 --Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat) today announced the launch of its Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP) for homeowners, tenants and landlords. The program is designed to help protect families and children from the harmful health impacts of lead.    Funded by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and adminis

Beloved Holiday Train Show Returns to SCLS Newton, NJ  –The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is excited to welcome the Sussex County Railroad Club’s annual Holiday Train Show, back by popular demand! A cherished community tradition, this festive exhibit delights visitors of all ages with intricate layouts, miniature towns, and trains that capture the magic of the season. Join the fun at two locations this December: Saturday, December 6 th  at Dorothy Henry Branch in Vernon

Community Connections and Hope One Provide Mental Health and Recovery Support at Roxbury Municipal Court Morris County Sheriff’s Office Programs Aid Individuals in Need The  Morris County Community Connections Program , in partnership with  Hope One , attended Roxbury Municipal Court yesterday to provide mental health and recovery support services to individuals in need. The outreach event educated residents about available resources, as lifesaving Narcan kits were distribute

Lake Hopatcong Commission Awarded $367,000 NJDEP Grant for Water Quality Improvements in Roxbury Township Landing, N.J. - The Lake Hopatcong Commission, in partnership with Roxbury Township and Princeton Hydro, and with support from the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, has been awarded a $367,000 Water Quality Restoration Grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for the Lake Hopatcong Watershed Basin Enhancement Project. The project will retrofit an

Route 15 southbound Bridge over Rockaway River lane closures Friday night in Jefferson, Morris County Traffic to be shifted onto the newly constructed side of the bridge (Trenton) –  One lane on Route 15 southbound is scheduled to be closed tonight to shift traffic onto the newly constructed side of the Route 15 southbound Bridge over the Rockaway River as work advances to replace the 124-year-old bridge in Jefferson, Morris County. Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, Octobe

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information websites  https://dot.nj.gov/transportation/index.shtml   and  www.511nj.org  for construction updates and real-time travel information, or call 609-963-1975 for any questions.

Sussex County Library System Offers Guided Reading Book Lists to Support Young Readers Newton, NJ  – Finding books by reading levels just got easier at the Sussex County Library System (SCLS). Families and educators can now browse new librarian-curated book lists to find reading selections available at the library. Guided Reading Levels, developed by Fountas and Pinnell, provide a simple and effective system for matching children with books that support their developing readi

Morris County Declares Operation Green Light for Veterans Week, Nov. 4–11 Morris County invites everyone to  “Light it Green”   from Nov. 4 through Veterans Day on Nov. 11 by shining one or more green lights outside homes, schools or workplaces in honor of the service men and women who stood ready to defend our freedoms.  The Morris County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution at its Oct. 22 public meeting declaring the seven days leading up to Veteran’s Day 2025