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Morristown
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costello's Ace Hardware is opening its largest New Jersey store at 235 Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls today— the location will have a soft opening Friday, May 8 and a grand opening during Father’s Day weekend, and it may serve as a distribution center to support local sales. Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Morristown's Mayo Performing Arts Center is set to begin its $65 million expansion with a new arts education center and upgraded theater facilities, announced during a groundbreaking on May 6. Construction will last 18 to 24 months and the theater will close for interior renovations this summer. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey officials said public schools improved in 2024-25, with four-year graduation rates rising to 93.2% and chronic absenteeism falling to 14% at a state board meeting on May 6. Full performance details for grades 3 to 9 will be released in June. Daily Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Weather experts predict New Jersey will face a slightly below-normal hurricane season with a 16% chance of a named storm and a 5% chance of a hurricane. Residents are advised to prepare ahead for the season — which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Daily Record
- ➤ The Raptor Trust is asking local residents to help find active nesting Canada goose pairs in Morris, Hunterdon, Middlesex, and Somerset counties so orphaned goslings can join natural families — residents can email senior technician Nikki Nobles for details. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Essex County officials say World Cup venues and fan festivals are no-drone zones as the FAA will enforce flight restrictions during events (violators risk fines up to $100,000 and jail). New Jersey awarded $5 million in grants via its Community Initiative to support local fan events. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ Morris County celebrated Law Day on May 1 in Morristown by honoring the West Morris Mendham High School mock trial team for its continued success — officials recognized their achievements at the event. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ National Nurses Week is offering nurses free items and discounts at chains like Applebee's and Dunkin' from May 6-12 around Morristown (offers vary by location), and valid nurse ID is required for participation. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the NJAC East Championships on May 6 at Rockaway, Morris Hills boys repeated as team champions while West Morris girls earned their first title. Athletes such as Rohan Tucker and Kayla Ewing won multiple gold medals as the meet marked a historic milestone for both teams. Daily Record
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