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Morristown
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pizza Hut will close 250 underperforming locations nationwide by mid-2026 as part of a broader turnaround effort to modernize its operations. New Jersey’s roughly 76 outlets may see changes, though officials have not said which sites will be affected. Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Morris County held the Build Our History Brick-by-Brick LEGO workshop last weekend at the Hyatt Regency, where 50 teams of families built models of Revolutionary War landmarks with over 100,000 blocks to create a 3D display mapping key historic sites for the 250th anniversary celebration. WRNJ Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five North Jersey school districts are holding public referendum elections on March 10 to approve funding for school construction and budget proposals that may impact local property taxes (with proposals in Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Norwood, Montclair and Netcong). Daily Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Excessive road salt harms local water and soils as winter storms prompt towns to treat roads + Benjamin Harris of Raritan Headwaters Association recommends using brine pre-treatment to reduce runoff and protect freshwater. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey State Police, with local agencies including the Morris County Sheriff’s Department + Sparta Police Department + Hopatcong Police Department, held ice rescue training on Lake Hopatcong Wednesday to boost coordination for emergencies. Officials reminded residents to check ice thickness and avoid unsafe areas on frozen surfaces. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study by America’s Poison Centers found U.S. poison centers saved $3.1 billion in costs while funding dropped 8% since 2011. The New Jersey Poison Control Center handled over 54,000 cases in 2025 and now offers text and live chat services to local residents. WRNJ Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Red Cross advises letting faucets drip in cold weather to help keep pipes from freezing and bursting. Homeowners should drain outdoor lines + add insulation in unheated areas to protect their homes. Daily Record
- ➤ Snake River Farms offers premium American meats for a romantic Valentine’s dinner, giving Morristown home cooks the chance to prepare a meal with selections like Wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork. Orders will save 25% with a promo code through Monday, Feb. 9. Daily Record
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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