Morristown Local News – Sunday, May 4th, 2025

Morning Morristown

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The 12th annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party will take place on May 17 at Hopatcong State Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the free, rain-or-shine event, presented by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, will offer food, boat rides, and family activities from over 200 vendors. WRNJ Radio

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ A year-long investigation revealed that New Jersey group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have seen unexplained deaths, overburdened staff and a lack of accountability — a $1.5 billion system that puts residents at risk. Daily Record

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Atlantic Health System's three hospitals—Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, and Chilton Medical Center—earned A grades from The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades; Morristown Medical Center has held an A since Fall 2015 and Overlook Medical Center has maintained an A since Spring 2021. WRNJ Radio

MORRISTOWN EVENTS

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MORRISTOWN REAL ESTATE

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MORRISTOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS

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