Good morning, Morristown.

Morris County and Denville Township announced preservation of 57 acres of open space with a $5.7M grant for the St. Francis and Pocono Field sites; ownership transfers in July while a new grant cycle is accepting applications until June 12 (the historic parcels will support both passive and active recreation).

The Morris County Crisis Intervention Team was named the 2025 Program of the Year at a statewide CIT conference held April 30 in Sayreville — the program trains law enforcement, first responders and mental health professionals to better address crisis calls.

Land of Make Believe in Hope Township announced its 2026 pricing plan with all-inclusive admission covering rides, water park, parking, and picnic privileges to help families manage costs.

It will open Memorial Day weekend from May 23 through May 25 and extend hours with daily service starting Father’s Day weekend, June 20.

A Hard Rock Bet study found New Jersey ranked No. 10 among Star Wars-obsessed states after logging over 42,000 related searches within 24 hours ahead of May the 4th.

The study showed 43.2% of fans preferred the prequel trilogy.

Today, New Jersey gas prices reached a record high of $4.42 per gallon—up nearly 40 cents in a week—due to the Iran conflict and a pricier summer gasoline blend, and rising oil costs are pushing up grocery and airline prices for summer travelers.

NJ awarded $25.2 million in Clean Communities grants to support local litter cleanup and public education; Morris County received $118,239 for projects near Morristown.

The funding, drawn from business taxes + fines, will help remove trash and improve parks, roads, and waterways statewide.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is honoring National Correctional Officers Week during the first full week of May — an effort that underlines the round-the-clock work and wellness needs of correctional staff as community members are urged to thank them for their service.

Celebrate mom this Mother's Day with eight unique dining experiences across North Jersey, including a farm to table brunch at Alstede Farms, a Filipino Kamayan brunch at Walnut Street Kitchen, and a mixology class at Franklin Steakhouse and Tavern.

Local sports fans can vote for the Morris and Sussex Athlete of the Week poll which is open until 5 p.m. Thursday.

Coaches nominated athletes like Boonton’s Walter Hedblom-Green and Parsippany Hills’ Kara Herre for their impressive feats at recent competitions.

Travelers heading to New Jersey for the World Cup should budget over $3,000 for tickets, flights, and lodging — estimates vary by game and seating.

Matches begin mid-June with the championship scheduled for July 19.

At its full membership meeting on May 4, the NJSIAA approved a measure to add a 35-second shot clock for high school basketball by a 170+166 vote; the rule will be introduced in the 2027-28 season.