Morristown Local News – Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Morning Morristown

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Local food lovers are invited to vote for the best North Jersey crumb cake in an online poll that started on Jan. 14 and closes today at 11:59 p.m. (one vote per device); residents can choose their favorite bakery treat. Daily Record

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ On Monday, the NJ Assembly approved a bill to protect privately owned woodlands by creating a state fund—financed by federal dollars, state funds and private donations—to purchase easements on properties with at least 5 contiguous acres, allowing owners to conserve land without forced public access. WRNJ Radio
➤ NJ TRANSIT is offering a language survey on its website for customers with limited English proficiency to assess and improve service tools. The survey takes 10 minutes and enters respondents into a drawing for a free monthly pass or a $100 gift card and is available in eight languages. WRNJ Radio

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Ambriola cheese products from West Caldwell were recalled in New Jersey due to a potential listeria risk — no illnesses have been reported so far. Consumers are advised to discard or return any purchased Pecorino Romano to the store for a full refund. Daily Record

SPORTS NEWS

➤ The 2026 high school football schedules for the Super Football Conference in Essex, Morris and Sussex counties have been set with Week 0 games starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and public teams finishing on Friday, Oct. 23 while non-public teams will end on Friday, Oct. 30. Daily Record

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MORRISTOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS

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