Morristown Local News – Monday, May 4th, 2026

Morning Morristown

Monday, May 4th, 2026

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

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Call Us Clowns has brightened community spaces for 25 years by entertaining hospitals, senior centers and nonprofits with bold costumes and gentle makeup; the group, primarily retirees and former teachers, welcomes new members and offers five+ week training courses. Daily Record

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Three new businesses opened in early April — Handroll House offers sushi handrolls in East Rutherford, Sabores Latinos serves Latin American dishes at 91 Morris St. in Morristown, and the British Swim School provides water lessons at 700 Palisadium Drive in Cliffside Park. Daily Record

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Wildlife officials admitted four bald eagles from Warren County into treatment last Thursday, Apr. 30 and Friday, May 1 — the birds are stable while tests continue to determine if toxicity is to blame. WRNJ Radio

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ County officials honored Cathy Burd on her retirement after 26 years at a luncheon at the Public Safety Training Academy, where colleagues recognized her leadership in public safety and during COVID-19 — a service that strengthened county operations. She now plans to spend more time with family. WRNJ Radio

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Randolph and West Morris lacrosse teams now choose personal goal songs to boost enthusiasm at games. Pastor-DJ Melvin Travis started the trend four years ago and curates pregame playlists featuring hits from classic rock to modern tunes (including choices like the B-52's and Drake) to energize both teams. Daily Record

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