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Morristown
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Jersey communities will celebrate MLK Day on Jan. 19 with events including an interfaith breakfast in Morristown + a commemorative service at the Presbyterian Church and marches in Newark and Paterson; organizers say the free events honor King's legacy + boost community unity. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey homeowners face higher 2026 property taxes with average bills above $10K and some over $13K. The new Stay NJ program will aid seniors by offering 50% credits up to $6,500—with the first check arriving in February—and residents can apply with one form that bundles ANCHOR and Senior Freeze. Daily Record
- ➤ Gov. Murphy signed legislation today classifying tianeptine (gas station heroin) as a Schedule II controlled substance, tightening its regulation for sale and possession to curb opioid-like abuse. The new law is expected to remove these dangerous products from retail shelves. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Gov. Murphy unveiled the New Jersey Youth Mental Health Strategic Plan to expand care and prevention for young people — the plan outlines efforts to train educators, support families and boost digital citizenship while building on new state laws that improve crisis intervention and counseling. WRNJ Radio
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